, 1870-06-18
PRINCE ARTHUR.
E1ts 1nycHtituFc uA n Knight OF 1t.
Michael nnd 81. George.


Ffsrr Tie Montreal Herald, June ls.
Previous to the ceremony, on Saturday, Craig
street and Sictoria Square, opposite tho St
Pat1ick's Hall, and for long distance on each
side OF it, were lined with spectators on foot
aud in cur1ingcs, aud the Hat roofs OF some OF
the houses, and the windows from Which any
vlew OF the hal1 could be obtained, were filled
with spectators Guarda Of honor from the
Rice brigade, and the Victoria and Prince Of
NAlee, were drawn UP in front Of the hall.
From the top Of tho hall Hoated the royal
standard, and in victoria square we're
placed two steel uountain-guns, which, at the
entrance OF tho Prince into the ball, md at
the conclusion Of the ceremony, fred royal
salute.
St, Patrick's Ha]l, admirably adapted to the
ceremony BY its magnificent proportions, be-
gan to I'LL up considerable time previous to
the hour h1ed for the inveatlture. The ar
rnugement was OF rather Quaker-like order,
the ladies being placed by themselves on the
seate running at right angles to tho dais on
which WIS the throne, the gentlemen occupy
ing seatB at the same end as the gallery. IN
the centre Of the hail space leading directly
70 the throne bad beei loft vacant, np. which
It was intended the procession should ADVANCE
The varied colors Of thu ladies' dresses On
each side Of this, set Oh by the black in which
the gentlemen appeared, intermi1ed, it is true.
with the scarlet uniforms md tho dark green
Of the officers of the rile regiments, had
fne effect, In spite, Of tic numerous
which it Was feared might cause crowding, no
Inconvenience was felt, there being plenty Of
titting room for all. About 3 o'clock tho
sound OF the cheers and the strnins Of the Ma
tiona! Anthem gave warning TO those in tho
ball of the arrival OF His Excellnncy tho Gov
ernoE General, and OF His Royal Highneas,
Young entered, conducted by s1r. Kimbei,
Master Of Ceremonies, nud accompanied by
Lieutenant Colonel Irvine, Provincial A. D. G.,
and proceeded 10 tako her place On tho dais.
The Foreign Coneuls, in full dress, next en-
tered, and took their seats, which had boen
following were tho representatives Of foreign
t,owess: Baron Gauthier, Consul General OF
franco; Mr. DArt, Consul General OF the United
States: Mr.. Joseph Consul for Belgium, and
III. F. y. Hcnsbaw, Consul for Spain.
Ihe rasinS OF thoso nearest the Stairway gave
notice Of the approuch OF the procession,
Which entered preceded by tho Master Of Cor
emonies, the band Of the Rifle Brigade, which
md previously taken position in the gallery,
playing slow march.
As the procession reached the open space
opposite the throne. the genslemen composing
tl.1one and III trout OF it. When
all had entered, His Excelency standing on tho
steps OF the throne, the band Of the lille
Brigade played tho national anthem, the thun-
':criDS OF the royal ealute from the royal artil-
lery forming suitable accompaniment. Dur
ing this time His Royal Hghness had takcnhis
position facing His Excellency. Mr. Turville,
the Officer Of Arms, when tie royal salute had
been concluded, read, By command Of His E1-
cellency, the warrant for tho inresture Of His
Royal Highnees the Prince Arthur, Il. G., E.
T., f. p, as Knight Grand Cross of the
most distinguished Order Of st. Michael and
It, George.
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Right Trusty aud Well-bcloved Councillor
Sir John Young, Daronet, Knight Grand
Cross Of Our Most Honorable Order Of The
Bath, Knight Grand Cross OF Our Most Dis
tingnished Order OF Saint Michael and Saint
George, greeting:
"Whereaa We have been g.aciously pleased
70 nominate and appoint cur most dear son,
Arthur William Patrick Albert, Duke o. Sax
ony. Prince Of Cobu1g aud Gotha, to be
Knight Grand Cross Of our said most
distinguished order; and, whereas, in
consequence OF the absence Of our
Eaid most dear Hon from this orr realm, the
ceremony Of investing him with the insignia OF
us, Know Yon that VIC. OF our pr;ocely
grace and special favor, do hereby authorize
and require you, at such time and place aa
may appear to you most proper and expedient,
to proceed in Our Name and on Our Behalf to
lhe Ceremonial Of Investing Our said Most
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BY the knights Commsnders OF the |
9rdeT, Sir Alexander T. Gait and Sir Francis |
ltlncEs, and preceded by the oficer OF Arms
and Esqui!es, advanced to the throne, where /
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