M. Lyons

Sergeant M. Lyons was a non-commissioned officer serving with the North Lincolnshire Regiment of Foot when the Regiment was posted to the Eastern Frontier of the Cape Colony between 1860 and 1863, shortly after the Xhosa cattle-killing movement and famine (1857-1858). At first, the Regiment was posted to Grahamstown but was later transferred to Keiskama Hoek (Keiskammahoek) in 1862.

Contribution to SA theatre

Sergeant M. Lyons acted in two productions with the Sergeants of the Regiment.

July 21, 26 & 27, and August 3, 1860: Acted in the Sergeants of the Regiment of The Lady of Lyons, or Love and Pride. (First Officer).

(North Lincoln Sphinx, Vol 1, No 2, Grahamstown, September 15, 1860, page 16.)

July 29, 1860: Acted in the Sergeants of the Regiment three-act drama production of Wallace, the Hero of Scotland. (Earl of Athlyn).

(North Lincoln Sphinx, Vol 1, No 2, Grahamstown, September 15, 1860, page 18.)

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