I have already made allusions to the "Sisters' Albums" and the contributions which they levied. Here at McKenzie's Farm, I have struck another style of book. This is run by Sergeant-Major Fownes (10th Hussars) who is in charge of all of the Yeomanry at the base. It is a "Confession Book," containing reasons "Why I joined the Imperial Yeomanry" and "Why I left." It has been contributed to by members of nearly every I.Y. squadron in South Africa. Thanks to the courtesy of its owner, I am able to give you a selection from its contents, omitting the names and squadrons of the contributors only. WHY I JOINED THE YEOMANRY. 1. To escape my creditors. 2. Patriotism. 3. Because I was sick of England. 4. Could always ride, could always shoot, Thought of duty, thought of loot. 5. "England Expects ----" (you know the rest). 6. To injure the Boers. 7. (All Excuses used up.) 8. I considered it was the right thing for an Englishman to do. 9. Because I thought it was my duty. 10. A broken heart. 11. Anxiety to get to South Africa. 12. For the sake of a little excitement, which I can't get at home and didn't get out here. 13. Patriotic Fever!!! 14. I did it during the Patriotic Mania, 1899-1900. Under like circumstances believe I'd do it again. 15. Sudden splash of Patriotism upon visiting a Music Hall. 16. Poetry. 17. "Married in haste." 18. Because I did not bring my aged and respected father up properly. 19. To kill Time and Boers. 20. Because I am Irish and wanted to fight. 21. Love of War. 22. For Sport. 23. My Country's call my ardour fired. 24. Because I was tired of the Old Country. 25. Old England's Honour, Glory, Fame, Such thoughts were in my mind. To die the last but not disgraced, A V.C. perhaps to find. To sound the charge, to meet the foe, To win or wounded lie, My firstborn son and I should fight And, if the needs be, die. 26. Hungry for a fight. 27. Drink and Drink. 28. Vanity. 29. Because I thought: 1 'Twas a glorious life on the veldt, So unrestrained and free. (_Note. Read opposite page._) 2 'Twas grand to lie 'neath the star-lit sky In a blanket warm and nice. 3 'Twas exciting to gallop over the plains To the music of the Mausers. 4 Bully beef and biscuits are all very well, And so, for a time, is jam. 30. To have a lively time. 31. Wanted to see a little of South Africa. 32. Came out on Chance. 33. To escape the Police at home. 34. Had always preached Patriotism and thought it was the time to put theory into practice. 35. Because I had nothing to do at home Bar drinking whiskies and sodas alone, And shooting pheasants which is beastly slow, So I thought I'd give the Bo-ahs a show. 36. Thought I would get the V.C.