The Archive · 1939

Welch Regiment Holds Annual Dinner

Telegram Dispatched to London Organization

Notwithétanding the fact that no regular battalion has been stationed here for quite some time, no less than seven present and former mêmbers of the Welch Regiment—the lst and 69th and the territorial battalions held a most enjoyable Regimental dinner at the Shanghai Chub last night. The annual Regimental dinner being held in London on May 26, a telegram of greetings was dispatched from those taking part at last night's dinner, "Whilst the green, red and white colours of the Regiment decorated the table, Welsh fags and Union Jacks were in prominence.

Mr. Eric Davies, the oldest member of those attending the affair, spoke at length about the illustrious record of the Regiment, whilst Major J. Corbin suitably replied and expressed the hope that this frst annual affair would be the fore-runner of many such pleasant functions.

"Gwel Angau Na Chywilydd" (Rather Death Than -Dishonour), which is the Regimeptal toast, was chosen as the toast of the evening.

Amongst those' present were Mr. Eric Davies, Major J. S. Eynon, Major. J. Corbin and Messrs, A. H. Samson, Barton, B. H. Puckle and J: A. Bonnyman.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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