The Sun.
London, England, 1859-03-14 00:00:00

"'RPATTATION- OF COLOURS TO THE 2.1 ;nAT-
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- ROYAL MILLERS.

(From the Gibraltar bhrO2iiele'bf March 3.)

Yesterday morning this battalion asserntled on
the Grand Parade, at 11 o'clock, in the presence of
Major• General Rumley and Staff, .to have new
colours presented to him.
The Alameda and its walks presented a very
splendid appearance by the presence, on the parade
ground, of the regiment, and the numerous assem-
blage of the elite of the garrison, as well as a great
number of strangers and others to witness the
ceremony.
Shortly after the above hour, the regiment
marched into the square, where heir clean and
soldierlike appearance was the theme of admiration
by all present. Three sides of a square were then
formed, with the new colours crossed on a of
drums in the front. Shortly afterwards Major-
General Rumley, accompanied by Mrs.- Somerset
and the Rev. Charles Moore, Chaplain to the Forces,
rode into the square, when the rev. gentleman
offered up the following prayers on consecrating
the colours :

" Present us, 0 Lord, in all our doings with Thy most
gracious favour, and further us with Thy continual help ;
that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in Thee,
we may glorify Thy holy name, and finally by Thy mercy
obtain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord."
" Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed 'be Thy
name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth as it
is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive
us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against
us, and lead us not not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil."

_ .
" 0 Lord of Hosts, who doest according to Thy will
among the armies of heaven and the inhabitants of earth—
grant us Thy blessing at this time, for the sake of Jesus
Christ, 'the Captain of our Salvation,' who having led
captivity captive' has 'received gifts for men, even for the
rebellious.' "

" Nii-ethank Thee that Thou condescendest to employ
Thy creatures in carrying out the designs of Thy provi-
dence, and that Thou hast said them that honour Thee Thou
wilt honour. Grant 0 Lord that these colours, now to be
presented, may never be unfurled before the enemy, but in
the cause of Righteousness. Be Thou the strength of the
arms that bear them. Be Thou the shield of the warriors
who shall rally around them. And may the officers and
soldiers of this regiment be distinguished for that true
courage which fears God and knows no other fear. Keep
us, we pray Thee, from all vain boasting. ' Not unto us,
0 Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy name give glory for Thy
mercy and for Thy truth's sake, whenever Thou goest
forth with our armies and grantest them the victory.'
" Give Thy blessing to our gracious Sovereign the Queen,
and all in authority under her; especially to Thy servant
the governor of this garrison. Bless him in his public acts
and in his domestic relationships, and be to him at all times
and in all circumstances, the God of his strength and his sal-
vation. Bless our country and its dependencies—our army
and our navy—and give success to every effort for the
decrease of ignorance and oppression and wiokedness
throughout the world. These, and all other need-
ful blessings, we ask in the name and for th•
sake of Him who died for our sins, and ever liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, blessed
for evermore.—Amen.
" The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God
and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost be with us all ever-
more —Amen."

On the conclusion of the prayers, Major Hibbert
and Captain Glyn advanced, and, uncovering the
colours, delivered them into the hands of Mrs.
Somerset, who, after handing them to Ensigns
Griffiths and Smith kneeling, addressed the regi-
ment, in a firm tone of voice, as follows :
" Officers, non-commissioned officers, and men,
" It is with great pleasure that I accede to your request
this day, associated as I shall ever feel myself to be with
this battalion. lam proud to be the medium of presentingto
you the colours sent to you by your Queen. This regiment
has ever borne the highest character, since it was raised in
1668, and I am certain that this battalion will prove itself
worthy of the name it bears, and emulate the gallantry of
the old regiment; and, believe me, soldiers of the Royal
Fusiliers, that a woman's prayer will ever be raised for your
welfare and for your glory."
This address was received by the officers and men
on parade with the greatest emotion.
Col. Somerset then advanced, and, in answer to
Mrs. Somerset, spoke as follows :
" Madam,
" In the name of the officers, non-commissioned officers,
and men of the battalion I have the honour to command, I
beg to thank you for presenting to us, this day, our
colours. It will be an occasion long cherished and remem-
bered by us. The battles incribed on these colours bear
winless to the briVery—and gallantry of the regiment of
which we form a part. This regiment, nearly 'the most
ancient of any m the service, has been on m'any
occasions conspicuous for its devotion to its Sovereign and
country. To talk of the bravery of the British soldier is no
distinction, where all are brave. But I feel confident that I
have not a'brother soldier in my battalion who would not,
with God's help, bear these colours,whenever and wherever
his sovereign requires him to do so. To the Rev. Charles
Moore I beg to tender our best thanks, for the kind and able
manner he has assisted us on this occasion."

After the ceremony was over three hearty cheers
were given for the Queen, three for Mrs, Somerset,
and three for Colonel Somerset. The battalion was
then formed up in open column wheeled into line,
opened ranks and saluted General Rumley, after
which the regiment marched past in slow and quick
time.

In the afternoon the whole of the battalion pro-
ceeded to the New Mole Parade where a variety of
games were got up for the amusement of the men.
In the evening, a fancy and full dress ball, given
by the colonel and officers of the regiment, took
place at the Theatre Royal, the front of which was
brilliantly illuminated with gas on the .occasion.
The elite of beauty and fashion and the majority of
the officers of the garrison were present.
Shortly after 9 o'clock the guests began to arrive
and pour in. They were conducted to the refresh-
ment room by their gallant hosts, and then received
in the principal ball room by Colonel and Mrs.
Somerset, and the other officers of the regiment.
Two bands, those of the Royal Fusiliers and 25th
King's Own Borderers, were in attendance, and
dancing was kept up with great spirit in both rooms
until after 4 o'clock this morning.
The taste displayed by the ladies in the selection
of their fancy dresses was most admirable, nor
must the gentlemen's costumes be passed over with-
out mention, many being well chosen.
The supper provided was of the most recherche
description, and, together with the champagne
frappe a inerveille, was fully appreciated.
The decorations and the whole of the arrange-
ments of this splendid entertainment reflect the
highest credit on the stewards, who, with the other
officers of the battalion, were indefatigable in their
attentions to the guests, and in promoting the spirit
of the ball.

" NOTCHEL CRYING" EXTRAORDINARY.— On.
Wednesday there was at Accrington an extraordinary in-
stance of the disgraceful practice of " notchel crying." The
town's bellman went round the town announcing that a
certain man (an inhabitant of the town) would not, from
that day forward, be answerable or accountable for any debt
which his wife might contract. On the afternoon of the
same day the same important functionary was employed by
the wife to inform the inhabitants of Accrington that as she
was, up to that day, straight with her husband, she would
not be answerable for any debts which he might contract ;
and stated, by way of additional information, that she
had been allowed by him ss. per week to find herself and
him in meat and lodging, and that he was also not a very
constant husbanil, and that if he had brought home the
money which he had given to other women he might have
maintained them in very comfortable circumstancee. Great
crowds followed the bellman up'and down the town during
his oration.—Blackburn Standard.
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