We have often had occasion to call attention to the
splendid record of the Imperial Light Horse, and have more than once expressed a hope that some means might be found for per- manently commemorating their achievements. We are delighted to see, therefore, that Lord Kitchener has con- sented to increase the corps with a view to making it a truly Imperial brigade, and that arrangements have been made to add to the existing body squadrons from England, Canada, and Australia. Major Karri" Davies—who, in view of his distinguished gallantry, has been rightly entrusted with the task of organising the brigade—has, with Lord Kitchener's approval, already cabled to Sir John Forrest, the Minister for Defence in the Australian Commonwealth, asking him to send picked men, and will reply by cable or letter to any communication addressed to him at the Imperial Light Horse Depot, Johannesburg. The prospect of serving under such leaders as Colonel Wools-Sampson and Major " Karri " Davies, and in a corps with such a magnificent record, is certain to attract good men from every corner of the Empire.
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