DEPARTURE OF THE 65th REGIMENT.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 6, Issue 321, 6 November 1865, Page 1

DEPARTURE OF THE 65th REGIMENT.

(Prom the New Zealand Herald, October 23.) Yesterday afternoon a large concourse of citizens assembled to witness the departure of the head quarters of the old “ Hickity Fif from Auckland. Shortly before 2 o’clock the men were paraded in the Barrack Square, and soon afterwards took the line of march down Shortland-street to the Queen street Wharf, preceded by the splendid band of the 14th Regiment, playing “ Home Sweet Home,” &c. As soon as it was known that the “ Tigers” were on the move, the streets became thronged with spectators, and as the gallant regiment, with their colors flying, Founded Somerville’s Corner, three hearty and repeated cheers were given and returned. As soon as they bad reached the Wharf, the band of the 14th ceased playing, when the band of the 65th struck up the beatiful air “ Jessie’s Dream,” “ Auld Lang Syne,” “ Whistle and I will come to you my lad,” &c. The furthermost T having been reached, the men immediately went on board several cargo boats, which were waiting to receive them, the last to go on board being the Regimental Colours and the band, the latter at the same time playing “ Auld Lang Syne,” which continued until out of bearing. As the boats put off the cheering was loud and prolonged, and three hearty ones were given for Colonel Wyatt. The band of the 14th then struck up the “ Girl I left behind me,” “Good-bye, sweetheart, goodbye;” and “ Auld Land Syne,” and continued until the last boat was alongside, when everybody dispersed, wishing the ship and living freight a hearty GoD-speed.