T H E C O V E N A N T E R
healthy, well fed and well dressed, the Army
also sees to it that the ambitious Recruit can
get on in his profession, i.e. gain promotion
by educating and training him to the fullest
extent of his capabilities and his desires.
There is no limit to the advancement of the
really ambitious Recruit.
Being Attested
The Recruiting Sergeant has done his job
Should he want to relax there is a canteen
well. He has convinced Sandy and Jock
where he can enjoy a sing-song and a cup
that the Army does offer opportunity of
of coffee or some other refreshment, all at
advancement to young men. Here we are
very moderate cost.
privileged to see Sandy and Jock taking
Properly Dressed
the Oath of Allegiance to Her Majesty the
Recruits must have uniforms and a complete
Queen.
kit. That often keeps the Regimental Tailor
How about you? Sandy and Jock will be
busy. Here you see Sandy and Jock being
glad to have you as a comrade.
fitted out with clothing. Note how they
When the Recruit takes the ‘Oath of
already appear to be proud of their uniform.
Allegiance’ he gains a new feeling of Loyalty
The plain buttons of their battledress
which makes him throw out his chest and
blouses have already been exchanged for
discover a strength he never had before.
the Regimental black crested buttons. Their
If he is ambitious and of the right type, he
trews are of Douglas tartan. Not only does
has nothing to be afraid of and everything
the recruit receive his uniform and kit free
he could wish for - lots of ‘real pals,’ plenty
of cost, he also receives an allowance (apart
of sport and amusements, well dressed, with
from his pay) which enables him to be
ample food and pocket money combined
‘properly dressed.’ His kit includes working
with the opportunity to advance in his
dress for drills, etc. and when he ‘goes
chosen profession.
to town’ he can always have that spruce
Soldier Comforts
feeling which smart well-fitting and well-
Every recruit on being accepted into the
cared-for clothes give.
Regiment is made to ‘feel at home.’ This is
important, especially in the case of young
recruits, many of whom have probably left
home for the first time. You will note that
Sandy and Jock have soon ‘made themselves
at home,’ and, with the other recruits,
certainly seem to be enjoying a joke.
The Regiment offers each recruit the free
use of the Reading Room and Library.
Apart from the Library and Reading Room
a recruit can always find something that
will interest him during the evening and he
will quickly find that many of his comrades
will be only too pleased to accommodate
him in a game of chess, dominoes, darts or
other indoor games.

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