MEN OF THE DAY. No. 184.

GENERAL SIR THOMAS MONTAGU STEELE, K.C.B.

THE son of a General in the Army, Sir Thomas Steele went at eighteen into the Coldstream Guards, in which he was a Captain and Lieutenant-Colonel at the outbreak of the Russian War. He accompanied his regiment to the Crimea, was mentioned in despatches for his conduct at the Alma and Inkermann, and was Military Secretary to Lord Raglan. Henceforth he rose regularly in his profession, until three years ago he was appointed to the command of Aldershot, which he still holds. Sir Thomas is a brave soldier, a reliable officer, and a popular commander. He has great capacity for details, sound sense, a good memory, and excellent traditions, and is fond of shooting.