3. No. 1 Column will assemble on ground N.E. of 9th brigade camp at 3 p.m. on 10th December in following formation:-- 9th Lancers. Mounted Infantry. G. Battery R.H.A. Brigade Division R.F.A. and Howitzer Battery. Highland Brigade (in mass). Bearer Company, Highland Brigade. 2nd Yorkshire Light Infantry. Sec. T.B., R.E. Balloon Sec. R.E. The C.R.A. will arrange for a portion of the ammunition column to accompany this force. 4. The advance will be directed on the southern end of Magersfontein ridge. 5. At 3 p.m. the R.H.A., cavalry and mounted infantry will advance covering the front from railway to Modder river; the mounted infantry forming escort to R.H.A. After the reconnaissance the cavalry will withdraw to the right flank of Highland brigade and protect that flank, leaving a party to watch the left of artillery. 6. At 3.10 p.m. the remainder of the column will advance on the southern end of Magersfontein ridge, keeping well under shelter of Outpost ridge (concealed from view of enemy) in following order: Advance Guard--half-battalion; followed at 2.30 p.m. by half-battalion, R.F.A., remainder of force (except 2nd Yorkshire L.I.) in the order of parade. 7. The R.F.A. will, when within range, open fire on the ridge, applying to G.O.C. Highland brigade for an escort. 8. The remainder of column will form up concealed to right rear of artillery in action. 9. The 2nd Yorkshire L.I. will proceed from place of assembly along the northern bank of Modder river (under guidance of Rimington's Guides) to Bridle Drift[199] four miles up river, where they will entrench themselves against attack from all sides--especially from north-east to south.--Entrenching tools to be carried. Signal communication to be established (if possible) with Highland brigade, and with Modder River camp. [Footnote 199: This was another name for Voetpads Drift; the latter name is used on map No. 13.] 10. The Sec. T.B., R.E., will lay a field cable from 9th brigade camp to Highland brigade as they proceed. 11. G.O.C. will receive reports at head of main body of Highland brigade. 12. Half rations for 11th December will be carried in haversacks; and half forage for animals on them. These rations and forage not to be consumed before 11th. 13. One blanket per man will be carried (rolled by dismounted troops). Great coats will not be taken, but will be stored in tents or brigade stores, under charge of details left behind. 14. Tents will not be struck. 15. All horses will be watered immediately before starting. [Sidenote: No. 2 Column.] 16. On the 10th December No. 2 Column, under the command of Major-General Pole-Carew, C.B., composed of 1 battalion, 9th brigade, Naval brigade (with 4.7-in. gun), and Rimington's Guides, will assemble at such hour and place as may be fixed by him, so that the column will be in position at 4 p.m. to co-operate with No. 1 Column, making a diversion against Magersfontein ridge (along the railway).