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Farewell Ball to Sir Hugh Rose at Simla.

(From the Jltmalaya star atylqian Military Gazette, of

October 5.)

The farewell ball given by the military society of Simla,
on Tuesday last, to Sir Hugh Rose, was one of the most
brilliant gatherings ever seen in this place. It was not the
gay dresses—it was not the brilliant illumination, but it was
the earnest heartiness with which one and all entered into
its object, who were assembled to do honour to its chief, and
the sincere spirit of friendship and pride with which that
honour was received and acknowledged by the chief the head
of the army, which made this ball above all others an em-
phatic declaration of the esteem and respect whieh he has
won for himself since his tenure of office. The whole of the
members of council and distinguished heads of society in
Simla, military and civilians, one and all assembled in an
unanimous gathering .to bid farewell to Sir Hugh Rose.
There was not one who had not received proof of his un-
varying justness, kindness of heart, impartiality, and con-
sideration for the merits or services of the youngest officer
in the army. So far did this feeling extend that officers
from all parts of the country within reach of Simla crowded
up to take their share in token of farewell ; and never has
Simla in the gayest season been so crowded as within the
last few days. The arrival at the Assembly-rooms com-
menced at an early hour. Amongst the earlier arrivals we
noticed Sir Robert and Lady Napier, Lady Trevelyan, and
other distinguished heads of society ; it was much regretted
that his Excellency the Viceroy from his late domestic
aftUction was unable to be present. By 10 o'clock the room
was crowded with the most brilliant and varied assembly.
His Excellency himself arrived at a little past 10 o'clock,
accompanied by his large staff. He was received at the
door by Sir Robert Napier and the officers. On his arrival
in the room dancing commenced, and was continued till 2
o'clock, when supper was announced. Beside the tasteful
and handsome decoration of the ball-room were hung
banners with the names of all Sir Hugh's victories. The
Commander-in-Chief led in Lady Napier to supper, fol-
lowed by Sir Robert Napier and Lady Trevelyan, and all
Vie other distinguished guests. The crowd was so great
that nearly all the officers had to standup eitner in the room
or in the racket court gallery.• This, although probably not
looked forward to by many, added very much to the bril
Haney of the scene.
Sir R. NAPIER, after a short period, then rose amidst
much and general cheering, to propose Sir Hugh Rose's
health. He said—The very gratifying duty has devolved
upon me of representing the military community of Simla
this evening, in expressing our desire to do honour to our
illustrious and gallant guest. That duty has devolved upon
me, not in any civil capacity, as a member of the Govern-
ment of India, but as the senior military officer, and in this
character, equally with my brother officers present, under
the command of his Excellency the Commander in Chief.
It would not therefore be propel. for me to d well on the ad-
ministration of this great army, but this much I may be
allowed to say, never has the army of India had a chief
more earnestly solicitous to ensure its efficiency than his
Excellency Sir Hugh Rose. Never, I believe, has the army
of India been in a more efficient condition than it is at the
present moment. Never has the army of India had a chief
whom it would have followed to the field against a foe
worthy of it with fuller confidence of success than this army
would feel under its present commander in chief. Although
the finger of discipline warns us from forbidden ground, we
may turn without reserve to the achievements of the gallant
Colonel Hugh Rose, who, without a moment's hesitation,
summoned the British fleet to the rescue of Turkey in her
hour of peril. No doubt many of us regret that there was
not a gallant Colonel Hugh Rose at Copenhagen, and a
British fleet within call, to save a kindred race from fall-
ing from their place among nations. There are many rea-
sons why we desire to do all honour to our gallant and
distinguished chief. He led a portion of the army from
Bombay through Central India in a course of brilliant
victories which will illuminate one of the brightest pages of
Indian history. From Ratghur, Baroda, Muddunpoor to
Jhansi and Calpee, culminating in the crowning victory of
G walior, eight bloody assaults and three general actions
were won by our indomitable chief in spite of the greatest
obstacles. But, ladies and gentlemen, we have other reasons
more nearly connected with the present occasion for doing
honour to our guest. I need hardly say I allude to his
constant and generous efforts to promote the happiness and
amusement of the society of Simla. His kind courteous-
: ness and hospitality have been extended equally to those of
high standing and position, and to the youngest officers of
• the army. Sir Hugh Rose has always been ready to en.-
: courage the youngest ensigns, and to draw out any infor-
mation they might possess. Ladies and gentlemen, the
memory of the kind hospitality of Sir Hugh Rose will en-
dure as long as Simla lasts. I propose " The health of Sir
, Hugh Rose,"
The tent was drunk with three Orono three staid QUO