Although essentially a cosmopolitan body the Shanghai Volunteers, in pursuance with a General Order previously issued by the Commandant turned out on Wednesday to celebrate the sixty-third anniversary of the birthday ofthe Queen. Theweather, which is always an important consideration in holiday-makings, was all that could be desired. Ju the early morning the sun shone out brightly and there was every prospect of a bright clear day. To make matters still better a fresh breeze was blowing which greatly tempered the extreme heat which would otherwise have been felt. Amongst the virtues of residents in the Model Settlement, punctuality is sometimes not one of them. The troops were ordered to assemble at the Custom House and Gun Shed ay 10.30 am. sharp. But it was nearly 11 before there was a fair muster. Two or three of the officers and a few of the rank and file preferred a drive to march and joined the Companies at the Point. A few minutes after eleven the brigade was formed in the following order Rrtillery fret, Light Horse second, the Town Band third and the two Companies of infantry in rear. The word of command was given, the band struck up a lively marching ale and the troops started on their journey. The force was composed as follows Major Holliday, Commandant.
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