The 65th Regiment.

Thames Star, Volume XIX, Issue 5823, 28 September 1887, Page 2

The 65th Regiment.

X Old soldiers of this regiment now residing in the oolony will be glad to gee by Ihe following that, in peace or war, the old <|sth preserve their good name. On the departure of a wing of the Regiment from Tyoemouth, North Shields, lately for Sheffield, under the command of Lieut.Colonel Dalgety, nearly the whole population of that town turned out to bid them God speed, and on the previous day (Sunday) the Her. H. 6. Hicks, M.A., referred to their departure in these words:—" In conclusion, I am sure I shall be permitted for one moment to wander out of my way to say adieu, in the name of this coogre- j Ration und parish, to our brothers of the 65ih Eegiment, or, as they are now called the York and Lancaster Begiment, who for two years have resided in our midst, and who now, to our universal regret, are on the point of leaving us for another station. I would say to you soldiers, brothers, you had woo our admiration when you came**mongst us by your courage, bravery, and heroism on the field of battle i jou had nobly and boldly carried Old England's flag into the thick of the fight, and brought it out victorious amid the flashing of swords, the flying assegais, and the dread ful hail of bullets, you stood undaunted, as fearless sons of the unconquered British nation, and your country welcomed you borne, to forget your toil,, to heal your wounds, and to wear your laurels; and now that your duty compels you to leave this station, I have pleasure in telling you that as you have won our admiration, so now also hare you won our respect, by quiet, peaceful, and orderly conduct,.and we wish you God speed. If in course of events, you should again be called "upon to face the enemies of your country, we pray that the protecting shield of the Lord of Battles may be over you ; but let me remind you there is ono enemy always at hand, temptations beset the soldier's path in*the peaceful station at borne. Be, I ask you, faithful soldiers of Christ, as well as of your Queen and country's; be true to the honorable traditions of yoar Regiment, and never wilfully sully the beauty of the * red and white rose.' Farewell.'