Loaves of bread were torn asunder in chunks, as bread-knives were not in evidence, while butter was spread by means of a chip.

But the absence of table etiquette was not considered, so long as the purpose was served.

There were no utensils for making tea or coffee, so the men had to dispense with these comforts and content themselves with a drink out of a roadside ditch.
Shortly after 5 o'clock Lieut.-Col.

the Hon.

John Hillyard Cameron (an old-time politician of prominence) arrived at Col.