The stand of colors presented by the ladies of the County, to the Ontario Battalion of volunteers are now on view in the store of Mr. Lewis Allin, in this town.
Both colors are of the regulation size and pattern, each surrounded with a heavy fringe of ballion. The poles are polished and mounted at the head with a solid silver crown, lined with the Queen’s crest, a Crowned Lion, also in sliver. The “Queen’s Color” is the Union Jack, in heavy silk, upon the centre is embroidered upon both sides, a crown, underneath which is the number of the regiment in Roman numerals. This color is borne by the senior Ensign and attached to the right wing.
The remaining banner is called the “Regimental Color” and upon it would be borne the “Honors” of the regiment, should it ever distinguish itself as to win these badges. It is the handsomest and most costly of the two silks, having in the upper left hand casion a small Union Jack. In the centre is embroidered, in the richest colors, alike on both sides, a wreath of roses, thistles, shamrocks and maple leaves, inside of which is a garter scroll containing the Royal motto Dieu et mon droit, and surrounding the number XXXIV in Roman numerals. The motto of the
Description of the Colors of the 43th Battalion
Battalion, “Ready with our lives,” is displayed on the lower part of the banner, which is carried by the second senior Ensign, and attached to the left wing. Each is further decorated with a heavy pair of silk cords and tassels, in red, white and blue; and altogether our gallant volunteers possess as handsome a token of appreciation of their service as was ever received from the hands of fair ladies.
While upon the subject, we would respectfully suggest to Col. Fairbanks, and the officers of the Battalion that it would be satisfactory to the subscribers to these colors, if the subscription list (at least as far as the localities are concerned) should be published. We understand that nearly $500 was handed into the treasurer, and that the subscription of the town of Whitby alone was nearly sufficient to pay for the colors. It would only be proper to inform the public, as to the disposition of funds so liberally subscribed, and the contemplated disposition of the large surplus.
