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9 1ST ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLANDERS. 205In replying to this address, Major Wright1855." returned sincere thanks for the honour done tothe regiment." He stated" that it was aboutfifteen years since the 91st Regimentfirst madeits appearance in Fort Beaufort, and it was noslight gratificationto find that all their exertionshad been appreciated and acknowledged in sograteful a manner. He trusted the daywas fardistant when their peaceful occupations would beagain interrupted by their border neighbours and;the 91st Regiment, which was now leaving,would always be glad to hearof the welfare andprosperity of the inhabitants of Fort Beaufort,amongst whom they had passed so many pleasantyearsof their lives."In marching through Grrahamstown,the battalionreceived a perfect ovation from the inhabitants,and from the other regiments stationed there.About themiddle of the pass,which leads out ofthe town, a sumptuous luncheon had beenprepared for officers and men by the residents,before partaking of which, however, the regimentwas presented with an address in the name of theinhabitants. This was presented by Mr. Gr. Woodand Mr. R. Godlonton, members of the LegislativeCouncil, and it expressed the highsense enter-