ht Infantry at Devonport. On his arrival, an address was
presented by the Corporation. The Prince replied:--

"I have had much satisfaction in receiving your address, and I
thank you for your kind welcome to a borough in which on more
than one occasion I have experienced a very cordial reception. I
have a perfect recollection of the circumstances of my departure
for Canada to which you allude. It is hardly necessary for me to
remind you of the many important events which have occurred in
the history of this kingdom, and in my own life, since the day
on which I embarked for North America from your port,
twenty-seven years ago. Let me express to you my warm
acknowledgments for your gratifying recognition of my earnest
endeavours to encourage all undertakings tending to promote the
welfare of this great country. I am well aware that the position
which I occupy as the eldest son of the Sovereign entails upon
me the performance of duties which it always has been my most
earnest desire to fulfil to the utmost of my ability, and I can
assure my fellow-countrymen that in the future, as in the past,
they will at all times find me anxious to respond to any call
which they may make upon me to aid them in the advancement of
any object either of charity or of public utility."

The Prince then drove to the Raglan Barracks, where the regiment awaited
his arrival.

The usual ceremonies on such occasions were proceeded with, and the old
colours, which had been borne by the 46th, or South Devon Regiment, as
it was formerly called, through the Crimean War and in Egypt, were taken
to the rear to the music of "Auld Lang Syne." The new colours, after the
prayer of consecration by the chaplain of the garrison, were presented
to the lieutenants. The Prince then addressed the troops:--

"Colonel Grieve, Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men of
the 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry,--You have
conferred a great pleasure and satisfaction upon me in having
asked me to give your efficient regiment new colours. I do so
with the greatest pleasure, because I know that, in giving these
new colours, I intrust them to the care of a regiment which has
distinguished itself for many years in every part of the globe,
and that they are certain to be in safe hands, and will continue
to do honour to their Sovereign and country