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THE LATE CAPTAIN M. B. SALMON
(From our own correspondent)
Neemuch, Dec 31
The whole community of Neenuch were inexpressibly shocked by the sudden death of Captain M. B. Salmon, of the 3rd Bombay Cavalry, who met his end by accident at polo on the afternoon of the 30th instant.
It appears he was rendered unconscious by his pony falling, from which he never recovered, and sank at 8 p.m. the same evening.
The deceased was well known throughout the Bombay Presidency as one of the most daring polo players and a good sportsman all around.
He had only lately joined the 3rd Cavalry, but his loss is keenly felt by all in the regiment to which he belonged, and the greatest sympathy is felt by everyone for his poor young widow whom many will remember as a bright and happy bride at Poona only a few months ago.
The funeral took place this afternoon (Saturday) at 5 o'clock.
The escort consisted of 100 rank and file of the 3rd Cavalry, commanded by Lieutenant Edwards.
The principal mourners were the officers of the 3rd Cavalry and Lieutenant-Colonel Carpendale, commanding the station, then came the officers of the Central India Horse, the officers of the 7th Dragoon Guards, and officers of the Garrison, besides Colonel Buller, Major Newill, Captain Pinhey of the Political Department,
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Captain Alexander, Cantonment Magistrate, Mr. A. S. Trevor, and the Rev, Father Inglebert, R. C. chaplain - followed by the native officers of the deceased's regiment.
The coffin, covered with many flowers and wreathes sent by sympathizing friends, was borne on a Gun-carriage horsed by a team of splendid black horses of the Artillery stationed here.
The cortege, preceded by the band of the 7th Dragoon Guards playing the Dead March in Saul, moved off in slow time, the road to the cemetery was lined on either side by dismounted men of the 3rd Cavalry, who presented arms as the gun carriage passed them.
The procession thus continued its march, and amongst all those who accompanied it, there was not one, I believe, but shed a tear for the gallant young soldier and friend cut off in his prime.
The Burial Service was solemnly and impressively read by the Rev. Mr. Scott, and on the conclusion of the service the escort fired three volleys over the grave.
The 7th Dragoon Guards, to which regiment the deceased had lately been attached for some months, marched in to Neemuch in the morning, en route to Camp of Exercise at Rupahellee, and Colonel Grant and officers of the regiment were thus able to pay a last tribute of respect to one who had been associated in arms with them.
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