Show American Music For Britishers Halifax N S May 6The second battalion of the Leinster regiment was given an enthusiastic farewell as the trcops marched to the wharf to embark em-bark Long before the hour of departure depar-ture from the barracks thousands of spectators gathered at the navy yard The band played Rule Brittania and The Star Bangled Banner American and British flags were in evidence and one would imagine that the troops were embarking to assist the United States On Water street through which the battalion passed the stars and stripes and the union jack were displayed side by side |