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(FOR THOSE WHO CAN MEMORISE TEXT) OLD BILL’S OPENING PRAYER (THE MOTH PRAYER.) ALSO KNOWN AS (WHITE KNIGHT) NB….Recited during lights out. *.I shall pass through this world but once, any good therefore that I may do, or any kindness that I can show towards my fellow man, let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again* *RITUAL CRIB NOTES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY MEMORIZING* *For those who have difficulty reciting verse the writer has made up framed crib notes for all executives at the top table placed in front of each executives use at MOTH meetings* .
*With bowed heads in TC-MH & SM let us remember our elder brethren, and those who continue to fight for freedom and justice. They shall grow not old as we who are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and the morning, we will remember them* (MOTH respond)-: ‘We Will Remember Them.’
NB….. THIS IS THE MOTH SALUTE - NOT REVERSE ARMS (Only an Old Bill may order this salute) – Unless delegated to a previous Old Bill to perform on a current Old Bills behalf when he is unable to attend for any reason
.This salute is open Right Hand over an open Left Hand - with the thumb of your right hand in your belly button, this ensuring uniformity on parade. ‘Napoleon - said it all ie Efficient Armies fight on a full stomach’
(ONLY AN OLD BILL INSTRUCTS THE WEARING OF MEDALS) NB…. Old Bill requests action Sgt/Maj ensures his requests are carried out... MOTH dress regulations only make provision for full sized medals to be worn with MOTH Regalia. *Miniature medals are only intended for mess dress and dress suits* . TARNISHED BY WAR It is said – MOTHS are never to polishes their medals as we are all tarnished by war. Handy Andy is one way to clean your medals when grubby, preferably give them an ‘Army-Brasso-Shine followed by a wipe-over using methylated spirits this prevents brass and silver from tarnishing. *Look smart and be smart and clean always*. We are all ex-Military, smartness and pride is what the MOTH should be all about. Note. Our MOTH regalia is the equivalent to your Military number one step-outs. *MOTH AWARDS* M = Merit award is the highest MOTH award - (A Service award)- E = Excellence - (A Service award)- C = Comrade – (Shellhole award) X = Executive Service - (A Shellhole award) *Only One Award may be worn at a time, mounted one pencil width below the Tin-Hat MOTH Dress Regulations are no different to Military regulations. *Find out what you can and can not do then comply with regulations don’t be slack* *Shellhole Civilian Recognition Award* *Nb There is no provision for Civilian Honorary MOTH*. Civilians who show dedication towards a Shellholes causes over many years can be recommended for a Good Comrade Certificate awarded with a ‘G’ button lapel badge. - (THE LIT CANDLE)- (Light of Remembrance)- The only light available to WW1 troops in the trenches was a Wax-Candle that was ‘wax-stuck’ to their Tin-Hats. The MOTH ‘Light of Remembrance’ lit at meetings, is in respect to ‘them’ for all their hardships and dangers they faced during their horrific World War One while they were striving for Freedom and Justice in this world that you and I now enjoy worldwide.. When we light the Remembrance Candle at MOTH meetings, only safety matches may ever be used, never a lighter During WW1 they used safety matches now a MOTH tradition. When we have a Sunset-Call (ie the demise of a fellow MOTH), the candle is allowed to burn throughout the MOTH meeting in respect to our fallen comrade another MOTH tradition. See MOTH funerals later.
The installation of a recruit to become a MOTH is a serious ceremony, similar to being placed on orders in the military when charged for a serious offence the serious part is the Oath we take because it is binding on our conscience... This ceremony may only be observed by fellow MOTH. Visitors are asked to leave the sanctuary to the lounge area, for a short while during the installation, later they will return to witness the conclusion of the MOTH meeting. Nb This ceremony is the Recruits night, it is not a family night hence, non-MOTH and all visitors are removed from the sanctuary for a short while during the recruit’s serious oath taking at HIS installation.
Sgt/Maj marches the recruit in single file accompanied by two selected escorts, one at his front the other behind. Usually, both Escorts are friends or sponsors of the recruit. Sgt/Maj halts this detail in front of the Executive Top Table.- (THE MOTH INSTALLATION RITUAL STARTS) -See Orders for this ceremony later-.
MOTH Regalia may not be copied or manufactured. Supplies are a sole GHQ initiative. MOTH regalia may only be ordered through GHQ in Durban via District then Province. *Orders and Sales to MOTH are controlled through the Shellholes Quartermaster* 
*THE NORTH WALL AND SANCTUARY LAY-OUT* (The wall layout is in tribute to WW1 & WW2 troops) The Top-Table is set in the “North” because our troops during both WW1 and WW 2 were sent ‘Up North’ Up-North was a common term in conversation at the time. This walls positioning selection is preferably located magnetic North. Where this ideal selection is not possible the most suitable position for the Top Table in a Shellhole is then selected. The Top-Tables position selection remains in front of the NORTH WALL. (see overleaf) The North Wall is adorned with two photographs at the left and right extremity On the left PHOTOGRAPH OF MOTH ‘O’ - ( Our left hand being the hand of honour)- .On the right photograph of MOTH Gen Jan Smuts - (Our right hand is our working hand) *THE TOP TABLES SETTINGS* From left to right viewed from YOUR front is Pay Bill, Adjutant, Old Bill and Wee Bill. (At Reveille these chairs are suitably labeled with engraved plaques by donors) -The Royal family sat on these chairs when they visited Reveille on their1947 visit - *THE VACANT CHAIR IN FRONT OF THE TOP TABLE* The Vacant Chair is positioned at the center front of the Top Table. The vacant chair commands every MOTH respect dedicated to unknown soldiers. This chairs connotation with both Jacobs Chair of the Bible and also the Union Flag. (This Union Flag is often incorrectly known by most people calling it the Union Jack)- *(JACOBS CHAIR EXPLAINED)* The Tribe of Jacob, one of the twelve tribes of Israel are said to be ancestors of the British nation, Jacobs’s original chair is currently used at British Royalty Coronations. Reveille has two additional separate chairs dedicated to Rhodesians and our Border Boys. Center of the top-table is a wooden dais Tin-Hat and candle This Dias is placed above the draped MOTH flag on coffins at funerals for those MOTH answering their sunset call. The Vacant Chair previously mentioned stands at floor level centre Rhodies on the left and Border boys on the right. The vacant chair has a WW1 Great-Coat and Gas-mask with our Shellholes Charter. The Unknown Soldier are all soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice during times of war without a grave to call their own while fighting for freedom and justice in this world. *All MOTH’s salute this chair on arrival at meetings in respect for our fallen*
The MOTH Charter displayed on the vacant chair is a Shellholes Authority to recruit and install new MOTH, stage MOTH parades and collect MOTH funds within the rules of the MOTH Constitution and Reveille Shellhole Standing Orders. 
*THE MOTH FLAG* The MOTH flag hangs down from the Top Table, held there by three large dice blocks marked separately TC- MH and SM, this in memory of the games of dice played by WW1 and WW2 military personnel. -see Dice blocks explanation later. *RED TIN-HAT*. A Red painted tin-hat is used to collect donations or collections. The red colour is symbolic of spilled blood during war. This tin-hat is placed up-side-down on the table when not in use to avoid damage to the painted surface. Collections taken go towards Reveille Welfare Fund or a pacific projects collection. (Nb. The MOTH flag is never to be laid down like a table cloth)
Many Shellholes do not conform to the above North Wall and Table layout described; obviously not having this information or this tradition has lost meaning for them. Included on the top table are Prompt Cards, ie reminders for the Executive about ritual to follow ie meeting format and ritual wording to be recited... Meaningful Reveille Memorabilia is included scattered on the table donated to us by MOTH from various units they served with displayed like ornaments in ones home, adding some individual uniqueness for Reveille Shellhole. *WW ONE IN THE TRENCHES*. Picture the (1914-1918) First World War in a soldier’s life in the trenches, no light or heat other than a wax candle placed on a tin-hat. The tin-hat also served as a seat on occasions, a wash basin on other occasions even as a toilet for some! The company runner ran the greatest risk of death from sniper fire of all soldiers. Other sniper favorites were re-supply and casualty evacuation personnel while they negotiated from one echelon to the next. All movement was continually the target of enemy snipers, who had a field day every day. Snipers mainly accounted for the most direct hits from their opposites, the enemy sniper. During the lull of battle while ankle deep in mud with the odd rat and a bully beef tin used as a toilet to keep them company. Other hazards were exploding mortars and mustard-gas bombings of poisonous gas under freezing weather conditions. Foot- rot and lung damage were reminders of trench battle in later life. Sleeping if at all possible, required wearing a gas-mask at all times as a means of avoiding skin burns. Other illnesses measles, trench fever, dumbness, blindness, TB and even death. The Cold Weather with all the above hazards were reason for the choice of a Great-Coat and Gas-Mask being placed side by side on the Vacant Chair dedicated to the Unknown Soldier and those who died without a grave to call their own. 
*RESPECTFUL SALUTE* Our salute to this chair on entering the Shellhole is in respect of all unknown soldiers and all our own wars fallen in battle including those MOTH comrades who have answered a peace-time sunset call. Tributes in Sound Memory include our personal war experiences .
There are three OLD BILL logos in circulation; the middle one may have been drawn by Evo or all drawn by separate artists, either way, popularly in use by most Shellholes. *REGIMENTAL BADGES* *The wearing of Regimental badges has become very popular recently*. Some MOTH have looked rather overdone and criticized by GHQ in orders to Shellholes stating that only the tin-hat and a poppy on the left lapel with a MOTH award if applicable is permitted and nothing on the right lapel are recent MOTH DRESS REGULATIONS. The writer finds this recent order out of place after so many years of no comment! Previously military regulations applied. ie No civilian items to be worn. eg Bowls! (Try not to over-do this ornamentation that may make one look like a Christmas tree). Badges are your past and unique to you the beholder. What some of us now wear is from our military past uniquely ours. Remember you were a soldier long before you became a MOTH. Considers your previous Units Dress Regulations when a soldier! *GHQ NEED TO RE-LOOK AT THIS UN-ACCEPTABLE REGULATION*. In this writer’s opinion, defiantly no civilian ornaments eg Club or Bowls badges etc. *Thereafter what is yours won’t change as it became a talking point with new friends*
Jan Christian Smuts was born near Riebeek-West in the Cape on 24th May 1870. He rose from farm-boy to Boer-War General, First World War and General Second World War General Jan Smuts promoted at age 70 to Honorary Field Marshall in the British Army. Nb Honorary Rank is only acknowledged on ‘Official Occasions’ therefore he is always referred to as General or as MOTH General Jan Smuts.and affectionately as “Ou-Bass” The British Empire Service League was formed after WW1 by him and General Lukin and Field Marshal Earl Haig. Now the ‘Royal Commonwealth Ex-Service League’ Now (The South African Legion)-The first ex-servicemen Association formed in RSA. As an Academic and Intellectual of note Gen Smuts was South African Head of State on two occasions and the creator of the Union Defence Force plus he was largely responsible for the establishment of what became the Royal Air Force. He was also the founding father of the League of Nations later becoming The United Nations for which he drafted its covenant. The General was a close friend of British Royalty keeping up correspondence with them until his demise. He remained in politics until his death in 1950 at age 80. MOTH Gen Smuts worked very closely with Evo in the expansion of the MOTH ORDER to make our veterans brotherhood what it is to-day. General Smuts was made an honorary ‘Old Bill’ by MOTH ‘O’ The only other ‘honorary Old Bill’ in MOTH records was MOTH Gen Montgomery –(Viscount Lord Montgomery of Eli Alamein)- he was similarly honored when visiting MOTH Shellholes in Salisbury Rhodesia. Visits to Shellholes that own MOTH property have memorabilia displayed that was donated to the MOTH ORDER by the late Hon (Old Bill) MOTH Gen Jan Smuts. ie Tanks, Guns and Aircraft etc. Never forget, all Military items remain the property of the South African National Defense Force. The MOTH ORDER are the custodians of these previous donations. *Try to keep these relics in original condition as a coat of paint just way-lays history* . *MOTH ACRONYM* M= MOTIVATED O= OBLIGATED T= TRUSTWORTHY H= HONOURABLE *FUN AT HARMONY SETTING-UP CHARGES* Our Sgt/Maj is always looking for infringements by bringing MOTH on charge thereby promoting fun and laughter for us sitting in the columns to enjoy while generating welfare-funds for Reveille. When you are placed on charge ask for a prisoners friend to defend your cause. Only one outcome occurs at trumped-up charge hearings. You are guilty as charged. *.MOTH FINES*. Fines are determined at the rate of pay used during WW1 ie One shilling per days pay. The size of our current Rand is similar to the Shilling of old hence, the fines imposed are one R1-00/day fine to conform to WW1 pay rates. (WW One is MOTH Tradition). Minimum fine 1 day - Maximum fine 10 days. eg .Five days fine = R5-00. Our Old Bill imposes the fine then collected by Sgt/Maj who hands it to our Pay Bill. *Fun is the aim for all MOTH games at harmony*. *DEFAULTERS ON CHARGE* Sgt/Maj Falls-in the defaulter with his two escorts. Marches the detail in single file halting them in front of the top-table then advanced and remain standing at attention. Where a Past Old Bill is placed on charge Escorts must only be Past or Current Old Bills. All defaulters are entitled to defense using a ‘Prisoners Friend’ to promote laughter at the meeting. Preferably choose a born comic as defense not a serious MOTH. All on charge must do smart foot drill. Rag those who are not doing their best .*Those with any form of physical limitations are never raged.
On entering the reception area ie the bar area at Reveille, greet everyone with a firm hand shake. Do the same on departure. This is MOTH manners never to be neglected When called upon to enter the sanctuary at the start of our meetings sign the Register and pay your ration- door- levy, in payment for your Reveille snack offered during harmony the time we socialize and have some boy fun. Jokes and stories always very welcome leave the bull at home as we are vets and not easily fooled. Advance smartly towards the vacant chair, do the MOTH salute with bowed head in Remembrance of the fallen. Fall-out to the right. Take-up any seat where you will be comfortable. Thereafter try to keep the same seat.
It is MOTH tradition to take- up the same seat every meeting however, don’t be offended if your seat is inadvertently taken in error by a visitor- Next time, get to your seat a bit earlier! When all MOTH are seated. Sgt/Maj closes the sanctuary doors and curtains, awaiting a request from the Old Bill to bring the Shellhole to attention. -(Sgt/Maj will be looking for infringements or trumped-up reasons for later charges to be imposed on his unsuspecting victims all intended as some barrack room- fun.)- The Old Bill stands up, then requests ‘Sgt/ Maj’ to prepare the Shellhole.’ -The Shellhole remains seated awaiting instruction from the Sgt/Maj.- Sgt/Maj = ‘Brother MOTH be up-standing button-up and shut-up’. Old Bill = ‘Sgt/Maj bring the Shellhole to attention’. Sgt/Maj = ‘Shellhole- Attention’ Old Bill= ‘Lights please Sgt/Maj’-(The Old Bill now lights the candle on the tin-hat). Old Bill = ‘Brother MOTH -assist me in opening this monthly meeting of Reveille Old Bill =’Wee- Bill’, what is the symbol of Remembrance for The Memorable Order of Tin Hats. Wee Bill = While pointing with an open Right Hand at the tin-hat and candle says: ‘The tin-hat that saved so many lives in times of war, now placed upon the table’. Old/Bill = ‘Adjutant- what is the symbol of the light of Remembrance to our fallen comrades?’ Adjutant = While pointing with open left hand says; ‘The light of Remembrance which is placed upon the tin-hat as a sign, that as the tin-hat protected us ,so shall we protect the memory of fallen comrades.’ Old Bill = ‘MOTH Salute’ -All MOTH salute-. Old Bill = ‘While we are at the pause are there any sunset calls?’ (Where there is a sunset call, the lit-candle remain burning throughout the meeting) – Where there are no Sunset-calls, the candle is extinguished by the Old Bill at the conclusion of this opening ritual with a licked thumb and forefinger to quench flame. NB….. MOTH remain at the salute- Old Bill=’With bowed heads and in true thanks- giving let us remember our Elder brethren, they shall grow not old as we who are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.’ All MOTH- ‘We will remember them’. Old Bill = ‘Drop salute.- Old Soldiers’ – All MOTH - Drop salute and sing ‘Old Soldiers’ -Remember we are still in the dark-. Old Bill = ‘Lights please Sgt/Maj’ – Sgt/Maj turns on the shellholes lights. Old Bill = ‘Sgt/Maj seat the Shellhole’.- Sgt/Maj = ‘Shellhole stand at ease, stand easy, be seated.’ ‘Remove your jackets if you so wish.’ * MOTH MEETING AGENDA* MOTH meetings have a fixed agenda Check the attendance Register for corum of Shellhole MOTH, Visitors and Apologies Minutes of the previous meeting. (proposer and seconder) Financial report. Past events report. Future events report Welfare report District, Province and Cottage Reports as applicable General is for reports and any questions. During general, all MOTHS are given the opportunity to speak, if you have nothing to say –tell a joke –No joke, expect to go on Sgt/Maj orders and get charged and get fined. This is the fun part of the meeting. Proposals require a Seconder. *All proposed expenditure requires floor approval*. *Payment of goods or service require prior three outside quotes, proposal and seconder*. -NO LOANS FOR WHATEVER REASON ARE ALLOWED.- ANY SUSPECTED FRAUD A CASE IS TO BE OPENED & INVESTIGATED WHERE FOUND GUILTY- EXPULSION FROM THE MOTH ORDER .The MOTH sitting in the columns run the ORDER the Executive serve the Shellhole and in turn serve the MOTH ORDER.-The key word is we serve one another-. *MOTH OATH AND THREE IDEALS* All MOTH’s subscribe to the THREE IDEALS on taking this OATH when installed into this exceptional and unique memorable MOTH brotherhood the MOTH ORDER. These three ideals bind us to all MOTH rites, rituals and traditions there being no provision for any deviation from the laid down Standing orders and Constitution.
Additionally and most importantly, remember those friends and comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice during your individual war. *‘We will remember them’*. 
*A MOTH AFTER WAR* Great is the power of might and mind The size of a man is determined by the Only Love can make us Kind depth of his conviction-The height of For all we are or hope to be his ambition-The breath of his mercy Is empty Pride and Vanity and the reach of his love. If love is not part of all By D.N.Jackson. The Greatest man is very small. Author Helen. Steiner-Rice. -RAIDS ON OTHER SHELLHOLES.-
During these raids we attempt to ‘liberate’ some item of memorabilia without being caught prompting the unsuspecting Shellhole we have ‘stolen from’ to visit us and take back what we had liberated. Hopefully when they visit they will be as successful.
Arrive at the Shellhole to be raided just before they are due to cover General on their Agenda so that their Business for the month is not disturbed. Secret visits are the best; some Shellholes prefer to have a planned raid whereby the Executive only have knowledge of the raid. The bulk of its members then have a surprise .*HOW RAIDS ARE TO BE CONDUCTED* The ‘Raiding party’ takes control of your top table by their Executive to run the meeting with as much fun as possible. A formal handing over of a pennant or some other memento is given over formally as proof of the raid. Collecting fines for the raided Shellhole or making a donation by placing MOTH on Charge is all part of the fun. Joint planning of future events is also often decided upon. .The closing of the meeting ie Toasts etc are all completed by the raiders. The liberating of Memorabilia of recent date has been discouraged for safety and security reasons including the prevention of damage to collectables that had occurred in the past. Having fun and harmony with MOTH is the objective now. *THE RED POPPY* A Red Poppy with a black center is recognized world wide as the symbol of Remembrance to the fallen in all wars ie. Remember those soles that have paid the supreme sacrifice for their country in time of war and in all other hostile conflicts. The Poppy Symbol was adopted internationally long after the First World War. The wearing of a ‘Haig Red Poppy’ shows respect for all this and other countries fallen comrades. MOTH and others that wear the Red Poppy is usually only seen by the general public during Remembrance Day Parades or during ‘S.A.Legion’ - Street collections-. MOTH’s wear this poppy to all church parades and also during MOTH funerals. Both (1914-1918) WW1 and (1939-1945) WW2 are Commemorated by us on the 11th November every year at 11hr00 or the Sunday closest to this date. (Remembrance-Day is actually Armistice Day. The end of both WW1 and WW2.)
The battle of Delville Wood during world war one saw the highest number of Rhodesians and South Africans lose their lives in a single war time battle in the military history of both these proud countries. More than 146000 Whites, 83000 Blacks and 2500 Coloureds and Asians served in South African Military Units during World War One. There were over18600 casualties with over 12452 killed, more than 4600 paid the supreme sacrifice in the European theater alone. After this horrific war Northern France and areas of the Somme in Belgium saw the prolific growth of Red Poppy fields the scenes of horrific heinous battles. Prior to these WW One battle phenomenon, white opium poppies were commonly found growing in artic regions. This new ‘Small Haig Type’ poppy was previously found at some battle sites after the Napoleonic wars yet the reasons were not clear. *The Red - poppy had some-how now evolved requiring learned explanation* Previously poppies grew only white in colour when in bloom and were only found in far north artic lands. Poppies had never grown naturally in northern France before. 
POPPY MUTATION. Mutation is a fancy word used academically to explain the changes that took place for the white poppy to turn red or change. This phenomenon is explained as the result of Barbaric Mongoloid plunder where seed was unintentionally spilled by them during their plundering movement into Southern France and other countries of Europe centauries before. The notorious barbarian Gengis Khan first plundered India and China then the Middle East. Much later, his grandson Mantu Khan extended his grandfathers horrific travels by including the invasion of Turkey followed by setting his sights through Europe. In the year (1241 AD) Mantu Khans exploits with his barbaric hordes eventually reached Flanders fields in Belgium, later reaching adjoining battle sites in northern France including where the battle of Delville Wood was fought during WW 1. Mantu’s troops were all addicted to the various by-products of the opium poppy therefore in the habit of obviously carrying poppy seeds on their person. The poppy plants seed is located under the flowers petals in a tapered bulb shaped pod. Seeds are only just slightly larger than dust particles Before these flowers bloom the pod shaped bud when slit using a sharp knife causes a white paste to bleed-out. This white paste-like substance when air dried a powder forms. If then mixed with tobacco then lit and smoked is known as ‘Opium’ a very addictive drug. Habit forming that causes violent behavior with violent mood-swings. Minute size seeds are therefore easily spilt when handled however germination never occurred in season for whatever reason until the conclusion of WW1 six hundred years later. Agronomists concluded that these seeds dormancy escapes accurate explanation other than seeds found in Egyptian tombs that when planted grew after many thousands of years later. The battle of the Somme of which Delville Wood was one of these saw intense shellfire with horrific ordinance explosions, damaged military hardware that later rusted, included in this mix was shattered human and animal flesh that rotted having previously been blown to shreds during extremely heavy cannon bombardment. When this evidence is all added together the most ideal compost ingredients form This combination of diverse humus enriched soil with ample water wet Europe it encouraged germination of the poppy seeds that had laid dormant for centuries according to various joint learned agronomist opinions of the time and never disputed. This fertile soil richness changed the soils structure having the effect of producing a new species through mutation. - (Mutation is a fancy academic word for change)- This ‘new’ Red Poppy had in addition at the flowers center was a black shaped crucifix edged with a white strip at its edge included was a black crown of thorns that appears to be superimposed at the crosses center. Christian Theologians believe this was divine intervention reflecting this wars horrific intensity of carnage that men at that time thought would be the war to end all wars regrettably not so at Flanders Fields, Delville Wood or the other battle sites in these areas. *Ironically Napoleonic battle sites had evidence of red poppies recorded historically.* *POPPIES GROWING IN BRAKPAN* The poppies described above grow in this writer’s MOTH Cottages in Brakpan. Poppy colours include white crosses with a black crown of thorns to white crosses with golden crowns of thorns, included are seventeen other magnificent red pink and mauve derivatives that bloom from August to January when planted May to June in very rich well watered soil. ie Compost manure and chicken manure pellets. These beautiful colours are thrilling to observe yet no explanation is possible for any of the changes that occur other than natural God given mutation! No explanation is offered by the writer for shrunk plant failure that happened in 2013. Examples of these Delville Wood / Flanders Field Poppies flower at our Cosy Corner MOTH Cottages in Brenthurst Brakpan having been cultivated over the years by many previous residents who obtained seed from Brakpan Municipal Parks Dept.. These seeds were originally obtained by South African veteran tourists visiting Frances battle sites at Deville Wood and Flanders Fields in Belgium over the years. The writer has only once grown a single ‘white poppy flower’ from these seeds obviously divine intervention mutation working in reverse back to the originals. -What a pleasure this very small flower gave all who saw it or those who have seen my cell phone photos of it growing side by side with its cousins little red poppies. The Delville Wood Poppy story continues. *-The Khan Modus operandi in detail-* Mantu Khans barbarians continually raped both men and woman at every settlement Attackers killed all life, human, animals and bird, raised to the ground everything that remained. The only witness to these events was ashes that soon returned to nature. These barbaric actions were traced through every country subject to this tyranny now recorded as actions most vile by humans on fellow humans historically.. Had this total killing of all forms of life and destruction by torching modus-operandi not occurred modern-day Europeans would of have had in their genes slant eyes and yellowish complexions. 
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For the benefit of Old Bills and Sgt/Maj- what follows, an intended teaching aid. 1 All sign the Register & pay the door levy. (Sgt/Maj counts those on parade & compares numbers with the Register. 2 MOTH’s salute the Chair, remembering ‘Unknown soldiers and he who died during a war or without a grave to call his own. eg. March up to the chair, halt, MOTH salute, pause, right turn, and take-up your seat in the columns. 3. At Shellholes where the MOTH Charter is not suitably mounted on the vacant chair, their Sgt/Maj needs to place the Charter on a suitable hook for display usually at the top table where it remains for the duration of the meeting. The Charter is then returned to its previous position at the end of the meeting. The above Charter movement only occurs at Shellholes frequented by more then one Unit.. 4 The correct seating plan for the Executive etc see North Wall illustration.
O/B - “Sgt/Maj prepare the Shellhole.” Sgt/Maj- “Brother MOTH be up-standing, button-up, shut-up, Shellhole- Attention.” O/B - “Wee Bill, what is the symbol of Remembrance for the Memorable Order of Tin-hats? Wee Bill-‘The tin-hat that saved so many lives in times of war now placed on the table.’ O/Bill- “Adjutant, what is the symbol of the light of Remembrance to our fallen comrades?” Adjutant while pointing with the open left hand says:-“The light of Remembrance which is placed upon the tin-hat as a sign that as the tin-hat protected us so shall we protect the memory of fallen comrades.” O/B Recites the (MOTH PRAYER) “I shall pass through this world but once, any good that I may do, or any kindness that I may show my fellowman, let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way Again”.
O/B - “Good evening Brother MOTH” MOTH respond “Good evening Old Bill.” O/B - “Brother MOTH please assist me to open this monthly meeting of Reveille Shellhole.” O/B - “Lights please Sgt/Maj” – (Sgt/Maj dims the lights) O/B - Lights the candle on the tin-hat (Use only safety matches). O/B – “ MOTH Salute.” All give the MOTH Salute – (Right hand over the left hand-R/H thumb in your belly-button). O/B – “While we are at the pause, do we have any sunset calls?”(Where there is a sunset call the candle will continue to burn for the duration of the meeting. (Where there is no sun-set call the O/Bill quenches the candle.) MOTH PRAYER Nb (All MOTH are already at the salute standing at attention.) O/B – “Let us remember our elder brethren They shall grow not old as we who are left grow old, Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.” All – “ We will Remember them”. O/B –“ Drop salute.” All MOTHS will drop salute. O/B – “Old Soldiers”. (We all sing old soldiers.) eg “Old soldiers never die, never die, old soldiers never die, they simply fade away,(softly)- they simply fade away”. O/B - “Lights please Sgt/Maj “ Sgt/Maj Turns on the lights while O/B quenches the candle or where a sunset-call .is being remembered the candle continues to burn for the duration of the meeting. O/B - “Sgt/Maj seat the Shellhole” Sgt/Maj –“Shellhole- stand at ease- stand easy- be seated. - (If you wish, remove your jackets)- NB.Only an Old Bill may Order the MOTH SALUTE AND DROP SALUTE - (where the O/B is not available for whatever reason he will delegate another MOTH to perform this duty, usually and preferably a Past Old/Bill of your Shellhole. *FIXED MOTH AGENDA FOLLOWS*.
Nb Being placed on charge is intended to promote laughter also it is an honor to contribute towards our welfare funds. Those that can not afford to pay a fine will not be called upon to do so. *MOTH TRADITIONAL ETIQUETE* *When proposing any topic for the benefit of the MOTH ORDER place your left hands index and centre finger over your “lapel tin-hat” with your thumb behind it until such time as your subject talk is concluded. This gesture is a sign of sincerity. - (Think carefully how and what you want to say stand-up speak-up then shut-up)-
Sgt/Maj forms up the Defaulter/s between two Escorts in single file in front of the top table then brings this detail to attention, he reads out the charge/s to the Old Bill. (Charges will only receive a guilty verdict)- Charges are paid at the rate of R1-00 per day with a maximum of ten days pay fine –ie Minimum fine R10-00. Fines are the result of a WW1 privates pay being a shilling per day at that time After fun and games.-Prisoner/s and escorts to your seats fall-out.. Nb. The shilling of old is the same size as the current Rand of to-day.
Sgt/Maj – “Brother MOTH be upstanding, button-up, stand still and keep quiet.” “Shellhole- Attention” O/B – “ Lights Sgt/Maj” - O/B- Lights the candle.- Sgt/Maj. - Dims the Shellhole lights - O/B - “Now that our duties are complete for the time being, assist me in closing this monthly meeting of Reveille Shellhole” –“MOTH SALUTE” ALL MOTHS now Salute. O/B – “Let us remember our elder brethren, they shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and the morning, we will remember them.” All - We will remember them. O/B – “Pack-up your troubles”. All sing- Pack-up your troubles in your kit bag and smile,smile,smile. While you have Lucifer to light your fag smile boys that’s the style Whats the use of worrying it never was worth while, so pack-up your troubles in your old kit-bag and smile, smile, smile O/B - “Lights please S/Maj” Sgt/Maj Turns on the Shellhole lights O/B - Quenches the candle simultaneously. O/B - "Sgt/Maj Dismiss the Shellhole to harmony” Sgt/Maj- Shellhole to harmony and fun – dismiss .
When dismissed to Harmony we move into to the bar-area, where we are to charge our glasses with any drink of your personal choice then held in your left hand. Only ever hold your glass in your left hand at all times. Nb the left hand is the hand of honour. .-The hand joke goes like this:- This frees your right hand to shake hands anytime Anywhere or with anyone, never ever spills a drop. When Sgt/Maj has noticed that all on parade have a charged glass in their left hand, he calls fallen-in on parade, form-up in a semi-circle facing me and the Old Bill.. Sgt/Maj stands next to the Old Bill to call the order of toasts in the traditional fixed format. ie MOTH ORDER-SHELLHOLE-ABSENT FRIENDS-SOUTH AFRICA.. Traditional MOTH Toasts are in a set tradition and given order and never varied. *ORDER OF TOAST* 1st The MOTH Order- 2nd Our Shellhole - 3rde absent Friends - 4th.Our Country South Africa. NB…. Every set of MOTH Sgt/Maj:-Brother MOTH and Visitors – Holding your glass in the left hand charge your glass with your favorite drink and form-up in a semi-circle facing me and the Old Bill now. Sgt/Maj checks that all classes are charged. MOTH and Visitors button-up – Detail Attention. (Sgt/Maj selects the senior MOTH eg District old Bill by name asking he proposes a toast to the MOTH ORDER) thereafter select toasters at random. Should any other Toasts have merit to be added they are only to be tagged on at the end of the traditional toasts. - (preferably this toast after a short break.). Traditions format:-. Sgt/Maj calls our MOTH, MOTH Visitors and Civilians to Attention, under the request of the Old Bill-“Sgt/Maj please brings this detail to attention for our toasts” *Nb. MOTH traditions, rites or rituals are never varied* After the toasts Sgt/Maj thanks everyone for their attendance and for putting up with his nonsense and intended good humor wishing all a fun evening with Reveille then gives- Stand at ease- Stand easy. . *It is just good manners* Nb It is good manners to brief visitors in advance how to propose any toast allocated *Use only selected MOTH and visitors who are willing to conform to tradition*. *OLD BILL PROTOCOL TO BE ADHERED TO* *Nb- An Old Bill only REQUESTS his requirements are ORDERS given by the Sgt/Maj. The Old Bill is the Officer in command and does not give direct orders. Sgt/Majors duties are to TURN ALL OLD BILL REQUIREMENTS INTO ORDERS *Old Bill equates to a Lt/Col therefore must conduct himself as an Officer always*. * Treat all civilian Visitors with the above protocols of Officer Requirements.*. The above format applies in every Military and is an expected MOTH requirement* .
We are all ex-Military Veterans and expected to behave appropriately as our founding farther WW 1 Gentlemen would have done. *THE PUBLIC ARE WATCHING US*. *ALL MOTH READERS PLEASE-THIS IS SERIOUS, DO THE JOB PROPERLY*
Sgt/Maj delegates a separate toast responsibility to different Shellhole MOTH, Visiting MOTH, or selected Civilian Visitors. -Chose appropriately not haphazardly. No restrictions apply to whom may be asked to propose any toast; obviously the smarter the job can be done the better, select the toaster carefully as impressions count especially visitor observation allow them to leave us well impressed. All who attend MOTH meetings are expected to partake in MOTH traditions and fun.
*We are ex-Military hence orders are a must*. “Shellhole- Stand at Ease, Stand Easy - Enjoy your evening with us at Reveille” Any job allocated to you in the MOTH do it like a soldier. Remember how you were able to come out of the wilderness into the MOTHORDER. Nb Charged glasses are only to be held in the left hand at all times! *MORE ON HOW TO CALL MOTH TOASTS*
All respond –The MOTH ORDER.
All respond REVEILLE SHELLHOLE.
To absent friends wherever they may be and whatever their reason.
To the land that gives us our sustenance-South Africa All respond. -South Africa our home-. The above wording are the writers examples, use your own wording as you see fit .
*RECRUITS INSTALLATION* The Recruit with his two selected escorts form up outside the Sanctuary entrance door stand in single file ready to be briefed and then marched in by Sgt/Maj. (Non-MOTH are required to vacate the Sanctuary and sit in the Reception area during the Installation, later the visitors are invited to return for our closing Ritual) *Nb. THIS IS THE RECRUITS NIGHT NOT AN OPEN NIGHT* While the Recruit is waiting outside the sanctuary, the Old Bill will discuss the Recruits credentials and suitability to become a MOTH. Nb one NO VOTE excludes the application - no appeals are entertained ever. Note the above is a formality. The Shellhole Executive would already have already done all checks balances during the three month compulsory consecutive Shellhole visits now already accepted by Shellhole MOTH in good standing. ie. The creditability of all submissions of required evidence applicable eg Medals and ex-military paperwork required by the MOTH constitution. See page 114 to116. Qualification for Membership Annexure “B” MOTH Constitution and Standing Orders issued by MOTH General Head Quarters Nb Blokes don’t take short-cuts on this one.
Old Bill: “Having been found wandering in the wilderness and having visited our Shellhole for the mandatory three visits, the recruits full Names and other details of his credentials are detailed. ie Everything having previously been confirmed and vetted by the Executive” eg War time Unit Number Rank Name and areas of war time operations. Nb Had there been a problem with the recruit’s application not being suitably qualified to become a MOTH or the Shellholes vote rejecting the incumbent he would not have reached installation. *ATTENTION ALL MOTH EXECUTIVES* Old Bill and your Executive must abide by the MOTH Constitution, most importantly the completion and checking of sponsorship forms for submission to MOTH GHQ via East Rand District for onward transmission via Province to GHQ for ultimate MOTH acceptability! Ensure an all-clear reply is to hand from GHQ before the incumbent’s installation night is planned. Embarrassment at a later date is unacceptable for all concerned. Ritual continues. Ritual calls for the Old Bill to ask all Reveille MOTH in good standing in advance. Not on installation night, unanimous acceptance by Shellhole MOTH is a must. This question is however still asked at an installation to formalize ritual format without any objections. Nb All incumbents MUST BE ACCEPTABLE BY THE SHELLHOLE . eg Old Bill must ask: “Are their there any objections?” The Shellholes response is complete SILENCE! . *REVEILLE BIRD AND A BOTTLE TRADITION* Reveille calls for a donation from all recruits on their installation night for the supply of ‘A Bird and Bottle donation’ ie a Dressed Chicken and a Bottle of Spirits (750ml). Both these donations are raffled and drawn on installation night during harmony. Tickets are sold to all takers who visit the Shellhole for the installation. All proceeds from ticket sales go toward welfare funds. The Pay Bill, Play Bill and Adjutant are the administrators of these events. A visitor nominated by Sgt/Maj at harmony will draw numbers for the two prizes * MOTH REVEILLE TRADITION*. MOTH Traditions have their roots in WW1 slang and behavior of that period of our Rhodesian and South African history. eg MOTH Rites, Rituals and Traditions. Are we living in the past?-Answer yes- that is what the MOTH of to-day is all about. Why this tradition? “Blokes took their birds and hooch to a functions ‘Dutch’ also included was to bring and braais.” - Meaning: - Young fellows took their girl-friends to functions having bought and paid for their own food and drink to every venue. Dutch is not sharing with others the main reason, after WW1 things were very expensive as the world was in recession, historically known as the Great Depression. MOTH installation night being the Recruits night, he is bringing his girl and hooch! NB….. Fulfilling the Bird and Bottle Reveille Tradition must have been confirmed by the Wee Bill that the recruit has complied with the requirement to supply a frozen chicken and bottle of spirit on installation night to celebrate him becoming a MOTH. This then becomes his first contribution to welfare at a Raffle draw during harmony. * INSTALLATION RITUAL* While the recruits acceptance ritual is being carried out in the Sanctuary, the Sgt/Maj is briefing the Recruit and his Escorts how and what is to occur in preparation for the formal installation including the words of commands he will use to control the details movements. -The smarter the better.- Most importantly- Sgt/Maj must ensure everyone in this detail understands what and how they are expected to carry-out all the requirements. Nb British Army words of command are used at all MOTH parades including all drill movements will apply. When ready the Old Bill signals the Sgt/Maj via the ‘Sgt- at -arms’ to be prepared to enter the Sanctuary. ie (The MOTH on door levy and register duty is the sentry) He is the equivalent of a Sgt at Arms. The Sgt/at/arms opens the Sanctuary curtains and entrance door. Sgt/Maj marches in the Recruit with two Escorts in single file. One escort to the recruit’s front, the other at the recruit’s rear. Sgt/Maj being a few paces behind this detail his first command is mark-time then halting them midway of the Top-Table. Sgt/Maj then orders both escorts to ‘one pace backwards march’ This detail remains to Attention facing the Executive awaiting further instructions. The recruit covers his left breast with an open right hand symbolic of covering his awarded medals that enabled his application for selection to become a MOTH also symbolic, in preparation for the recruits eligibility to wear the MOTH badge he will be entitled to wear once installed a MOTH. The above described ‘stance and symbolic simulations’ were previously instructed to the recruit and his escorts during Sgt/Maj briefing of the detail out-side the Sanctuary. Before the above, the Shellhole is already standing to Attention having being ordered there by a MOTH previously delegated to do so usually the sentry- Sgt- at- Arms. Old Bill lights the candle and instructs the Sgt-at-Arms to dim the Shellhole lights. By candle-light the Old Bill and Adjutant leave the top-table to take up their respective positions in front of the recruit. The Adjutant has a tin-hat for issue to the recruit together with the recruit’s membership card for duration of the MOTH year including receipt for Subs and a copy of the MOTH Constitution and standing orders. The tin-hat is handed to the Old Bill when he asks for it. MOTH Membership card and a copy of the MOTH Constitution is given to the new MOTH by the Adjutant who also congratulates the new MOTH by shaking his hand. All MOTH and visitors take turns to shake the new MOTHS hand and wish him well. Conforming to ritual, Old Bill shows and tells the recruit what to say and do. O/B addresses the recruit or Recruits:-“Friend / Friends are you willing to serve the Order and this Shellhole?” - Recruit / Recruits reply – “Yes Old Bill” O/B -Repeat after me –I- your Name - give my comradeship to this Shellhole and my zeal to this order, I give my cheerful service as witness that we live to lighten each other’s burden. In the light of this Shellhole I declare, that he who fought by my side is my comrade still wherever he may be and in his name I solemnly acknowledge by this MOTH Salute” –O/B by example illustrates how recruit is to perform the MOTH salute. O/B-With open hands, right hand over the left hand, the thumb of your right hand in your belly-button. *(Recruit remains at the salute)* The Old Bill says -“We are here to work within the three MOTH ideals. (O/B- points at the three dice blocks in turn saying (TC-MH- SM) “True Comradeship- Mutual Help and Sound Memory, which require our practical expression and sincere endeavour in the work of this Memorable Order”. Old Bill- “Copy me – Drop salute” – The Old Bill pins on the MOTHS Tin-Hat into his blazers left lapel button-hole then congratulates the new MOTH with a hand shake. Adjutant hands-over subs-receipt and copy of the MOTH Constitution to the recruit. Concurrently with the above ritual while the Old Bill conducts the above and pining on the recruits MOTH Tin-hat, the Wee Bill standing at his top-table position, recites the following rites and ritual from the MOTH Constitution on page 111 :“Be it known to all MOTH COMRADES the Center of our Order is the Tin-hat, hallowed by the light of service. Our complete Emblem includes the Crossed Rifles of Sacrifice, surrounded by twelve stars, signifying Mutual Help, the whole within an unending circle expressing life and harmony without End . *(This ritual is directed at the recruit and also serves as a reminder for all MOTHS)* The above being the Oath we all took at our particular installation when we became MOTH now intended as a reminder and wake-up call for all of us!!! -Installations conclusion:-. O/B - “Sgt/Maj -About-turn the New MOTH and his Escorts.” Sgt/Maj- “New MOTH and his Escorts –About turn.” O/B – “In True Reveille Tradition welcome new MOTH-O/B gives his name- We All welcome the new MOTH by clapping.- later we will all shake his hand and wish him well at Reveille for many years of happiness as a MOTH into the ORDER. O/B-“Sgt/Maj seat the Detail” -Sgt/Maj- “New MOTH and Escorts to your seats fall-out.” All visitors are now invited to re-enter the sanctuary by either Sgt/Maj or Sgt/at/arms. O/B - “Sgt/Maj prepare the Shellhole”. -Sgt/Maj – “Brother MOTH - Be up-standing, button-up, stand still -.MOTH- Attention”. O/B -“Lights please Sgt/Maj” (Nb the candle is still burning since installations start.) O/B –“Now that our duties for the time being are concluded, assist me in closing this installation and our monthly meeting of Reveille Shellhole – MOTH salute” -All Salute.-. Old Bill-.” With bowed heads and in true thanks-giving, in true comradeship, mutual help and sound memory, let us remember our elder brethren and those fighting for freedom and justice in the world.” “They shall grow not old as we who are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, We Will Remember Them. All –“We Will Remember Them” O/B- “Drop salute - Pack-up your troubles”. All drop salute.-(we all sing- Pack-up your troubles. O/B “Lights please Sgt/Maj” – ( O/B Quenches the Candle) Sgt/Maj- turns on the sanctuary lights. O/B - “Sgt/Maj dismiss the Shellhole to harmony and fun.” Sgt/Maj – “Shellhole to harmony and fun – Dismiss”. All turn to the right, with a pause of two three- All file-out to the bar area. Order your preferred drink in preparation for the Toasts. Do not forget to hold your drink in the left hand. Ensure visitors also comply. All congratulate the new MOTH wishing him well with many years as a MOTH
Nb-(All hold your drink in the left hand)-ie Hand of Respect to the fallen. Do’s AND Don’ts All MOTH refer to fellow MOTH as blokes-lads or chaps----never ‘Guys’ Guys is a modern term not a MOTH tradition, so if used expect to be charged. Ten days pay fine. (-Don’t ever think the word “Guys” at any MOTH event). Trusting the above explanations give the reader both insight and help to understand our MOTH rites, rituals and traditions within our unique MOTH brotherhood.
The intention in making available what follows is intended as working reference for Mothing tasks required by MOTH serving executives and potential executives. Shared now with readers are happenings from the writers varied exposure to MOTH efficiency encountered over the years and remain relevant to-day regardless of ones Shellhole tasking. Try not to invent the wheel over again. MOTH rites rituals and traditions are used in set MOTH sequence to avoid exclusions. *PLANNING AND OFFICIATING AT MOTH FUNERALS* .When receiving the sad news of a fellow MOTHS demise certain information is necessary to plan a funeral ceremony including help his family may require eg. Circulation of funeral, wedding or church parade information includes liaison with the event organizers ie Undertakers-Church Officials and Wedding suppliers. Programs, photos, venue and decor are family choices. Quotes for the varied expenses are often neglected if a budget is not considered MOTH participation at any of these ceremonies permission must be obtained in advance from the family. Bookings must be made for every single event!!!!!!!! My exposure on one occasion the deceased family banned a MOTH funeral because of their religious belief, though not the deceased Moths religious attitude. *Nb. Family wishes will always prevail, so do your homework. *MOTH FUNERAL PLANNING* *WHO DOES WHAT AND HOW AT THE VARIOUS CEREMONIES.* Executives minimum tasking when officiating at all Church related events are the *Old Bill, Wee Bill, Adjutant and Sgt/Maj*.(Co-opt additional MOTH if need be) *GUARD OF HONOUR* Sgt/Maj forms up the Guard of honour outside the venue in two columns ie single files either side to form a passage for the coffin and mourners to pass through. At the head of each of these columns is Old Bill at the head of the one closest to the building entrance the other is headed by the Adjutant. When the hearse arrives pall-bearers take up their positions to carry the coffin to the wheeled carrier for entry to the venue. Sgt/Maj brings the guard of honour to attention... As the coffin approaches the honour guard the Old Bill calls the MOTH salute. – The drop salute is given by the Old Bill as the coffin passes him. Sgt/Maj gives the command-“Honour guard take up your seats -pause- fall-out”
The coffins ‘head-side’ enters the venue coming to rest close to the Altar. Old Bill and Adjutant adorn the coffin as follows, drape the MOTH flag over the coffin equal hanging neatly, rope side at the foot of the coffin. -Congregation side-. Tin-hat and candle is placed centrally on the flag, with a box of matches. Where applicable place Medals and Photograph upright for everyone to see. After the coffin is adorned Old Bill and Adjutant take-up their seats MOTH services commence when Priest, Pastor or Reverend calls upon the Old Bill Nb. The importance of preplanning is speaking with all officials well in advance. *(Ritual readings at MOTH funerals are an Old Bill and Adjutant duty)*
Ceremonial crib-notes have been produced and placed in a picture-frame by this writer for use by Reveille Executive to avoid memorizing ritual text.. Both frames fit easily into a MOTH blazer pocket for carrying ease. .
Separate verse is recited by the Shellholes Old Bill and Adjutant. Old Bill and Adjutant stand side by side at the head of the coffin. MOTH form-up at attention, in a semicircle facing the coffin. The number of MOTH attending dictates one or more ranks forming up around the coffin all wearing a paper ‘Haig Poppy. At all church parades the Haig poppy is pinned below the tin-hat. -This poppy is only removed during a funeral ritual.-. When both spoken rituals are completed, remove ‘Haig paper poppy with pin then Step forward (take your turn) then lay poppy down onto the coffin. - Give the MOTH salute- pause- Fall-out - Step outside, Form-up-(Guard of honour) When the coffin is due to exit the venue Sgt/Maj calls Guard of Honour to attention. Old Bill gives the MOTH salute. The salute is held until the coffin and family members have passed by before drop salute, remain at attention waiting for Sgt/Maj Note- When the coffin arrives at the start of a funeral the family are generally already inside the venue. The salute is therefore given to the fallen on entry to church venue. Sgt/Maj gives further or last instructions. eg .Directions to the wake or cemetery etc . Lastly - Fall-out or Dismiss as Applicable. *TAKE NOTE* *Nb Fall-out means we are not finished yet and Dismiss means we are now finished* *Get this correct or make a fool of yourself* *SEPERATE RITUAL FOR OLD BILL AND ADJUTANT* First ritual -Adjutant’s task – “Be it known to all present that MOTH…full name….has answered the sunset-call and has gone to meet his higher command” Second ritual -Old Bill’s tasks: - “I said to the man that stands at the gate of the year, give me a light, so that I may tread safely into the unknown - he replied- Go out into the darkness and place your hand in the hand of God, so that for you all shall be better than a light and safer than any other way.”
Old Bill – MOTH Salute – Let us remember our elder brethren they shall grow not old as we who are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. We respond. – We Will Remember Them. We remain at attention - signal for the bugler- Bugler blows Last Post Conclusion of Last Post the Old Bill calls -“Drop Salute”- This signals the bugler to blow Reveille - Bugler blows Reveille. Reveille conclusion, MOTH begin to lay paper poppies, taking turns simultaneously your opposite - pause - MOTH salute - pause – Left or Right turn dependant on your side of the coffin followed by briskly moving outside to form-up with honour guard.
*Nb Old Bill and Adjutant remain until last.*. The Old Bill licks his forefinger and thumb in the traditional candle quench. Where applicable the Adjutant will lay any photograph or medals facing upwards. Thereby avoiding breakage on removed by pallbearers. Adjutant to move out first, Old Bill follows last according to MOTH ritual. Both executives take-up position the same as on arrival for honour guard. Sgt/Maj brings the honour guard to attention when all are in position Old Bill calls for the MOTH salute. Drop salute is given after the family passes. Sgt/Maj then gives the Fall-out or Dismiss as applicable. *Nb. Sgt/Maj is usually -Master of Ceremony-* Yüklə 315,71 Kb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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