The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-26

TORONTO, T. W. August 70, lS6O
The Masonic body making arrangements meet the
Prince Of Wales At Ottawa 70 assst tho ceremony Of
laying the foundation Of the new House Ct Parla
msnt.
Fearful thunder storms have ragged for the last few
days in this vicinity, with hail number Of buildings
have been destroyed.
Our Quebec CORES pondence.
QuBno, August q, 1880.
The Great Field Day-The Princes Leues-rhe Order of
KnghAood- tions-Grand Bals-Aaters and
Things Generally, de-, dc.
THE FIELD DAY.
Today has the grand Geld day of the Quebec
brstion, though sorry say that the audience had
greatly thnned out, and comparatively few persons
NAMED 70 witness tho displays. As wrote yesterday,
Montreal now attracts the crowds and besides this the
wet weather Of the last few days has thrown .
dampencr upon the ardor of the loyal pro.
vincials, who have returned TO their business
aud their wives, and take but little interest generally In
the passage OF the Prince through the streets any
thing but the important features OF the day This
morning rainy and disagreeablc its predeces
sor, It appeared the weather had taken spite
against his Roys Hghnees and meant 70 keep all in
that peculiarly dissatisfied and discontinued state Of mind
which accompanies wet clothing, and renders unable
to pleased by Prince In spite Of the rain and
marched into town and formed lines along the streets
through which the Prince 10 pass in order 70 keep
back crowds which did not make their appearance
and the Seventeenth regiment which is detailed a
guard OF honor marched out TO the Governors residence
Escort the Prince to the Parliament House Meanwhile
every gentleman who could black suit white kids
and white neckcoth-and assure you that II was very
difficult obtain them at any Of the stores In this city
passed the time In arrayng themselves and cursng the
taors while hacks ages and cacches tocd through
the mud and deposited their cargoes 10 full dress with
ornamental mud splashcs relieving the of black
cloth, at the door Of the Parliament House.
The Prince did not start with his usual puncuay this
morning. account, probably Of the fatigue attending
his sieepc chase ride TO the Chaudsre Falls yesterday
II was well that he delay ed however, for when
length be drove or ~ hall past ten, the shone bright.
y OUT the sky cleared The rain ceased falling and the
by bis guard Prince bis drove through the
long bes Of soldery, and he neared the Parliament
House royal salute Numbered from Durham Terrace
band and the people IN front Of tho building well
coined him with faint cheer. There plenty or
r.scs 81 @ So1ps Of hundred or 0ps vsy
oil who could, had sincned themselves in court suits
and entered their nsmes for presentation The entrance
and the Hobbies Of the house crowded with these
gentry, anxiousy awaiting the moment for which they
had prepared SO largely
The coutc chamber has been already described In your
columns II sufficient 10 that II Ia alarge square
room gaudy with scarlet pets, Grim and
git chape eer AT one extremity Of this room Is dais
carpeed with crimson, upon which the Prince took his
seat upon large throne char, bis suite ranging them
ring which the Prince laughed and joked famarly with
those about him. laughing and ecitrg much laughter by
hs remarks he senned his intention OF opening the
levee, and after this order had been repeated about
hundred times by equerry 10 equerry the doors were
opened and the reception and presentation began. After
the Roman Catholic bkhoPs IN their purpsh silk gowns
the Judges In their lor robes and white bands came
the OF the two houses OF Parliament the ad
dresses OF which read by the Speakers both the
French aud F gsh languages. Then the parchment roll
upon which the address written having been handed
80 the Prince by him carefully paced In the hands OF the
Earl 81 Germans by him conhded 10 a secretary, who
threw behind the royal chair process, with
nr the reply into The Princes hand His Hghness read
his reply in both English and French, and the French
men me saa,e,ee were sh us h,rs s WIN ne
pronounced their language Tho Prince read IN low
voice, with very proper emphasis made stu more em
phatc by his noddrT his head and the wtchng
Of his eyes which remarks q, first seht Of his fca
Al the conclusion Of the reply the Speakers Of
lghtly upon the shoulders with his sword, and pro-
nounced those words concerning the doubtful and unhere
diiary honor OF knghthord; arise, Sir Marci Bellsu"
"Rlse Sir Henry smith, ard the favored ones bowed
three times kicking their long robes hside tripping
their trains at each attempt
All 81 the members OF 9TH houses then presented
and this ceremony, which was the same In all cases,
did not 10 worth the trouble and anxiety Of the
preparation for H. line was formed by the officers,
inombsr stepped forward and handed his card 10 an
equerry, who presented 10 o1cer who handed IL 10
one OF the Princes immcdia ate suite, who read
the name TO the Prince. The members then
stefptd forward and bowed, tho Prince leaned
forward and nodded his head and the presentation
was over Then interval, during which the
church bells cbircd, the salute fred, and tho
Prince again ked and laughed with his attendants and
rested little before taking the next batch OF loyal sub
jecs Addresses from the clergy Of the Anglican church.
presented BY venerable aud mild looking bishop, aud
from the mgsiracy, presented by gentleman with only
one arm who 40 much agsted that he could neither
adjust bic sectsclcs nor open bis parchment, followed 10
r. sar ORDER and then the officers OF the army, navy
militia, the foreign copsus and the citizens generally,
nmcrr whom Msssrs. Thompson and Williams. o.
New York, were presented.
he icvee did not break ID until two O'Clock and over
thousand people were presented, 40 that The young
Guelph compelled 70 stand oil this while and nod his
head al every vister.
Always easy graceful and Anableneyer suggesting By
the slightest look gesture that the loyal demonsra
tons OF enthusiastic, know nothing provncas " ut all
ridcuoue-the Prince seems the perfection OF wei
bred gentleman; while his hearty laughter. ready smile
and quick rcparee him the best Of company, and
his artistic and musical taste enables HIN 10 give and
derive pleasure when his private residence out Of the
sight ard hearing Of the crowd who would Dock 10 bear
Paoe play on tie piano just az they would rush 10 see
As rssscd to my caeche saw The Princes baggage
being carried house, and each trunk surrounded
bv sc,re Of pcope who touched nervousy the letters
"V and declared that the boxes shabby things
after ali, and didn't look much like royalty. The
complaint may be made OF the Princes paniaoous which
are iho mou III fitting imaginable. He must be taken 70
Broadway tailor and fitted out Immediately upoa
his arrival in New York.
TIE STATE BRxAKrAsr
took place at The Parliament House, aud was very grand
affair, with bill OF vctuals long arm, aud
The printed ia abomu able French 80 dou't send
ID for readers benefit
The Governor and his usual attendants lord Lyons and
indeed al the party whose names have been often
toned in connection with that Of the Prince
cent, together with the members Of both houses q Par
Bamert After The substantas had been dsposcd o. the
fTst toast, Our Qreen given and all % tber
feet eAcept The Prince, Who remained sitting Amer
asc a .,.ss W nn,ses, u.Il.s ynlh ~ 80 49,