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| Accession number | 912L : 2124/1 |
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BALL GIVEN AT EXETER BY THE OFFICERS OF THE 9TH LANCERS . THE officers of the 9th Lancers gave a grand ball at the Royal Public Rooms , Exeter , on Thursday se'nnight , which was attended by about 500 of the leading nobility and gentry of the county . The room was profusely decorated with flowers and evergreens , supplied by Mr. Watson , of Bridge - street , the walls being adorned with lances and swords . At the end of the room , encircled with flowers , were the names of the battles in which the regiment had distinguished itself namely , Pannuar , Sobraon , Peninsula , Delhi , Chillianwallah , Gooje rat , Punjaub , Lucknow , & c . The supper was provided by Mr. Cuthbertson , and comprised every delicacy of the season . The band of the Lancers attended , and dancing was kept up with unabated spirit until morning . The following were among the company pre sent : The Earl and Countess of Devon , Sir Stafford and Lady Northcote , Sir Edward and Lady Prideaux , Lady Chichester , Lord Garness , Lord and Lady Courtenay , the Hon . and Rev. Charles Leslie Courtenay and Lady Courtenay , Sir Massey and Lady Lopes , Lord Clinton , Sir John and Lady Duckworth , and Lady Carew . Our Engraving is from a sketch by Mr. G. Townsend , of Exeter . DINNER TO THE 9TH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS AT EXETER . The troops first proceeded to the cathedral to return thanks for their preservation and their safe return . They were addressed by the Kev . E. C. Harington , Chancellor of the Cathedral and Chap lain to her Majesty's Forces in Exeter . After service the troops formed in the cathedral - yard , and pro to the Higher Market , the streets being densely crowded with and decorated with flags . At their entrance into the mark were received by the Mayor in his robes , and several of the men of the committee . The officers were accommodated wit at two raised tables at the head , the men being seated long tables , extending the whole length of the market . An dinner was provided for them , consisting of a baron of beef , heads , 4 raised pies of game , 12 pieces of roast beef ( ri sirloins ditto , 12 rounds ditto , 18 haunches mutton , 6 saddles 24 joints of roast pork , 12 hams , 12 tongues , 24 geese , 48 48 chickens , 40 veal pies , 50 apple tarts , 50 open tarts , 60 of clotted cream , 36 boiled plum puddings ( hot ) , 36 bake 20 dishes salad , 24 dishes celery , 60 plates cheese , 40 dishes ] and hot potatoes . After dinner the men were supplied with punch of the best a number of toasts were drunk , and the party broke up at 5.1 Upwards of one hundred and fifty of the citizens and ge the neighbourhood joined in the dinner , and a platform and erected for the purpose were thronged with ladies and o spectators . Two military bands were in attendance . The Earl of Cardigan , Inspector - General of Cavalry , in the head - quarters of the 9th Lancers , under the command of Little , on Monday . After they had gone through several mov with great precision , the Earl of Cardigan thus addressed the " I am very glad to see so fine a regiment on parade , after su and good services in India . " The noble Earl then proceede spect the men who have applied for their discharge . While you live ( what's there under that cover ? pray While you live ( I'll just taste it ) ne'er keep a she co ' Tis a sound Salic law ( a small bit of that toast ) Which ordains that a female shall ne'er rule the roast For cookery's a secret ( this turtle's uncommon ) , Like Masonry , never found out by a woman . rishe , Mr and Lady Camella Fortescue , Sir I and the Misses Power ( the THIS distinguished regiment , as we reported in our military intel ligence , returned to England a few weeks since , after an unusually long service of seventeen years and upwards in India , during which time they were actively employed in the Sutlej , the Gwalior , and the Punjaub campaigns , besides taking a distinguished part in the suppression of the late rebellion , particularly at Delhi , Lucknow , and Agra . By a singular coincidence they were stationed at the same barracks at Exeter from which they started for India nearly eighteen years ago . The citizens of Exeter and gentlemen of the neighbour - Royal Dragoons ; Colone ford and the Hon Mrs W Sir Nugent and Lady Donell and the Officers c Lucy and Officers of the Hussars ; Mr Davy , Caral Colonel and Mrs Rober Royal Lancers ; Colonel Officers 48th Regt ; Lieu Stuart , Castletown ; Mr Carrick - on - Suir ; Mr , Mr hood determined to receive them in such a manner as should mark their appreciation of the gallant services which the regiment had rendered to the support of our rule in India , and their desire to render honour and thanks to those brave men who had undergone so many privations and hardships on their behalf . Accordingly , a subscription having been made and a committee appointed , the Mayor of Exeter , attended by a deputation , invited , in the name of the citizens , the officers , non - commissioned officers , and privates of the regiment to a banquet , which took place on Thursday , the 13th of October at the Higher Market . Mr F Power , Bellevue ; Valentia , Iith Hussars Guards ; the Officers of t Miller , 3rd Hussars ; C Lady M Chartris ; Mr Go Misses St George ; Captai Mrs W Malcomson , Portl Mr F Malcomson , Woodlo the Misses De Montmore mel ; Mr , Mrs and Miss L Captain and Mrs Marsha Mr and Mrs Roberts Mr AN ARM To the Edi DEAR HORNET , He open the eyes of some ] are not economical . Hope Grant in Edinbu Lancers ) was represent who came from Cant arrival in Edinburgh War Office that they save a few shillings j officer representing to t of the passage , and requ by rail , a concession make use of the mai difference of charge betw of the railway , which are those who maint treated with liberality ! 31 March 1875 You MILITARY ECONO To the Editor SIR , -In reference to a 31st March signed ' An have been misinformed a of the detachment of the to Edinburgh to attend Hope Grant having to charge between the steam railway on the return jo I am the officer who case ; had nothing whatever to pay . I have the honour to be sir , your obedient servant , 14 April 1875 R. S. CLELAND . Captain 9th Lancers Feat b 9TH LANCERS ' BALL , WATERFORD . Irish GROM OUR times Level 68 One of the ever given in Wate Hall to - night , by the 9th ( Queen's ) Roya Carrick - on - Suir . Th got up , and supper w The ball was got supper being prepare sional persons engag commenced at half with spirit to a late of those present : OVE H The Marchiorress of W and Lord Charles Beresf Marchioness of Ormonde and Countess of Bessbor the Ladies Hastings , V the Viscount and Viscou Louisa Tighe , Lord al Wheeler Cuffe and Lady GOS The private stand of the 9th Lancers at the AHT NO 23 I JJA8 29300 GREKI could have brought sucn censure upon the paper from an " Officer and a Gentleman " by recording the simple fact that Prince Arthur did really visit Col chester , and was loyally treated by the townspeople . 19th Sud - 1875s av *** uy the spectators and C case was before the House of Commons a short time sinc is with the regiment at Woolwich . COND £ 939 ALDY MON BALL GIVEN BY THE OFFICERS OF THE 9TH LANCERS AT THE ROYAL PUBLIC ROOMS , EXETER . HONOUR & WELCOME TO THE 9TH QUEENS ROYAL LANCERST SEMPER TIDELIS FEMINS Hav SOBROAN BANQUET TO THE 9TH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS , IN THE UPIER MARKET . EXETER . - FROM A SKETCH BY MR . G. TOWNSEND - SEE PAGE 404 . WURIOS PE0OF THE WORLD MOKLORY |
