CHAPTER XII.
CHANGE.
We now arrive at the period when many changes are about to take place.
The gayest and most gallant regiment ever stationed in Fredericton was under orders to be in readiness for departure.

This was a source of much regret to the citizens, who shared in the extravagant scenes of gaiety so lavishly furnished.

The sportsmen of Fredericton lamented the fact with deep regret.

We cannot let this opportunity pass to relate an incident showing to what excess horse racing was carried in those days.
Captain H----, an officer of the above named regiment, a true sporting character, owned a stud of the best thorough-breds in America.

He annually spent an immense income in horse racing and various sports.