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VOLUNTEERS FOR THE FRONT. - On Monday forenoon the service company of the E Company 1st Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers left Bellingham for Newcastle Barracks for training previous to embarkation for South Africa. The town's brass band accompanied the contingent to the railway station. The following volunteers left for Newcastle: - Sergt. Bolton, Privates H. Cowen, C. Pigg, and D. Matthews. The second contingent of volunteers from this company will shortly be attested. The Hexham Courant, Saturday 16th February 1901
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ARRIVAL OF YEOMEN. - Two men of the 15th Company Imperial Yeomanry, Privates J. G. Dixon and T. S. Dodd, reached their homes at this place on Wednesday evening. Upon the arrival of the train the station was crowded, and the two men, who look extremely well after their hardships, had a most enthusiastic reception. They were welcomed by the Rev. Joseph Reed. A carriage drawn by willing hands carried them into the town, headed by the Bellingham Brass Band, under the able leadership of Mr Bell. Before retiring into the Railway Hotel for luncheon, Mr Dixon, in thanking those assembled, said the pleasure in coming home was much enhanced by their very kind and welcome reception. - After luncheon Mr U. Charlton of Reedsmouth Hall welcomed the gallant fellows. - Mr Dixon briefly replied, and the evening terminated with a bonfire, round which the newly formed band played a selection of music. The Hexham Courant, Saturday 15th June 1901
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J. G. Dixon went out to South Africa twice. PRESENTATION TO TROOPER DIXON. - There was a large attendance at the Hott School-room on Tuesday evening to witness the presentation to Trooper James Dixon on the occasion of his return to South Africa as a member of the Imperial Yeomanry. Mr Seymour Spencer, The Birks, presided, and said that he was very pleased to preside over the gathering that night. Trooper Dixon was known to them all. When volunteers were first asked to come forward for the Yeomanry he was one of the first to offer himself. (Hear, hear.) As a captain in the volunteers he had proved himself a most capable man. He was well-known as a first-class shot and a first-rate horseman. On the previous occasion when in South Africa he had behaved himself as was only to be expected of a North Tyne man, with pluck and gameness. (Cheers.) He was sure he was expressing the feelings of those present when he wished Trooper Dixon a good voyage and a safe return. (Applause.) - Mr John Robson, J.P., in making the presentation, said his task was a most pleasant one. They wished to show Trooper Dixon the esteem in which he was held. When England in her hour of need called for volunteers Trooper Dixon set an example which might well be followed by younger men. (Cheers.) In South Africa he had already made his mark, and he thought if De Wet only knew that their friend was again coming into the field he would quickly surrender. (Laughter and cheers.) If they were ever in a tight corner Trooper Dixon had always shown a brave spirit. He hoped that when he again returned to his friends the war would be at an end. They very much appreciated his conduct in going back to South Africa, and he was sure that when he again got out he would act as a man. (Cheers.) He then handed over to Mr Dixon a handsome gold watch, on which was inscribed - "Presented to Mr James Dixon in recognition of his services at the Front in South Africa in the war 1900-1902." Mr Dixon, who was received with loud cheers, said he had great difficulty in finding words to thank them. A day or two ago he might have been able to fill a page, but now his task was hard. When he came he expected to find only about five persons, instead of a roomful of most kindly faces. He would rather be in twenty engagements than make one speech. He assured them he much appreciated their kindness. He would treasure their gift and when he again got to South Africa he hoped he would be enabled to again do his duty as in the past. Trooper Dixon's speech concluded with much cheering and the singing of "He's a jolly good fellow." - The Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr Mat Robson for his work in arranging the presentation, &c. - Mr Robson thanked them, but said that their thanks were equally due to Mr Brodie, who had greatly assisted in the matter. Their task had been most satisfactory and pleasant. In soliciting subscriptions they had not met with a refusal, and all had been given willingly. (Cheers.) He was conscious that in Mr Dixon they were sending out a good man, and he wished him a safe and speedy return. (Cheers.) Votes of thanks to the Chairman concluded the proceedings. The Hexham Courant, Saturday 25th January 1902 |
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