as heretofore. I am
proud to be associated with your regiment as Honorary Colonel of
the 3rd Battalion. I am aware that, perhaps, the old name of the
46th is more dear to you; but I feel sure that, whether under
that name or under the present one, you will continue to bear
the high state of efficiency which has always existed ever since
the regiment was raised.

"Your regiment was raised, as I am aware, in 1741, and you
distinguished yourselves in the War of Independence. In
consequence, in 1777, of your Light Company at Dominica having
gallantly defended General Wayns, you were awarded the privilege
of wearing red feathers, a distinction which you still bear in
the shape of red cloth on your helmets, and of which you feel
very proud. I am also aware that your regiment served with
distinction in the Crimea, and these old colours, which are to
be carried by the old regiment no more, were given to you on
board ship, prior to landing in the Crimea, and have been used
for many years. You have since served in different parts of the
Empire, and especially in the recent campaign in Egypt and in
the Nile Expedition, under the command of the late gallant and
lamented General Earle. There is much more that I could say in
connection with your distinguished services, but, owing to the
want of time and the unfortunate inclemency of the weather, I do
not wish to detain the regiment longer than is necessary on
parade. Let me congratulate you, Colonel Grieve, on the smart
appearance of your regiment and the admirable way in which they
look. I sincerely hope the regiment, as opportunities offer,
though I hope they may not, whether in the defensive or
offensive, will continue as it always has to distinguish itself.
I can congratulate you, Colonel Grieve, upon the honour of
commanding so fine and efficient a regiment."

THE GLASGOW EXHIBITION OF 1888.

_May 8th, 1888._

On the 8th of May, 1888, the Exhibition at Glasgow was opened by the
Prince and Princess of Wales. There have been many Exhibitions,
international and national, since the famous "World's Fair" of 1851, but
few of them have surpassed, in variety of interest, that which the
Glasgow people have successfully carried out, in the spacious and
picturesque building in Kelvin Grove Park. Certainly, not one of the
national Exhibitions has offered so w