The New York herald., 1870-06-16
PRINCE ARTHUR.
His Royal Highness Invested with the Insignia
Of st. Michael and St. George-Imposing
Scsne at Montreal-A Large Crowd and
Brilliant Spectacle Description
ofthe Ceremonies ofInvestment
MONTREAL. June Is. 1870.

across the waters for his home the other side. He
has great deal to admire since his arrival at
the wharf in Halifax on the 22d Of July last, and
great many have seen and admired him, and In TAX
Ing his leaveh viii carry with him the kind wishes
Of net only the provincial people, but the godspeed
OF thousands In the United States. Here, in Mont
rea where he has renamed during the winter as an
ocer Of the Royal Rifle Brigade, he Will leave very
many who Will not soon forget his democratic quail
tiles and gentlemanly department..
All sorts Of honors and tokens Of respect and ad-
miratlon have been vouchsafed to him from time to
time but the latest reserved until the Of his
departure, and this consisted in making the
young Prince Knight Grand Cross Of the most dis
tnguished order OF st. Michael and st. George.
The ceremonies Of investure took place in st. Pat
rick's Hail this city, Saturday. as has already
been announced IN the HERALDs kilograms. They
were very brief and simple, and yet grand and I'M
posing, and were participated In and witnessed by
several thousand. The occasion was made general
holiday throughout the city, and the royal standard
and the nag OF the BrtOns were literally displayed
everywhere. The ceremonies did not take place
until as late as three O'Clock In the afternoon, but
the whole day was made one OF high carnival. Early
In the afternoon the hall was filled with brilliant
throng Of ladies and gentlemen who whlled away
the time patiently as they could until The nspir-
ing strains Of the national anthem gave warning
that the Prince and other noabilites approach
ing. They came in carriages under escort Of man.
moth procession, and the gushing cheers OF the
crowds In the streets almost deatening as they
passed along Besides hts Royal Highness there
were Sir John Young, Governor General'of the Do
minion and Lady Young; Baron Gauthler, Consul
General OF France; Mr.. Dart Consul General Of the
United states; MIR. Joseph, Consul for Belgium Mr..
E. w. Henshaw the Spanish Consul; the Mayor Of
Montreal; Hon. Sir Q. I. Calf, X. G. NJ. G.; Hon. Sir
Francis Hlncks Sir G. L. Cartier, and various
bers OF the Legislative Assembly, the Legislative
Council and the House oil Commons. The Master Of
Ceremonies and he band Of a,e he Raes preceded the
open space opposite the throne from where the cete
monies OF investure TO take place the procession
filed Off Fight and left forming behind the throne and
When all pad entered Sir John Young ascendea
the throne the band played the national anthem and
the Royal artillery fired q truly royal salute. During
all this the little Prince ANA great hero had taken
position facing the Governor General who was still
upon the throne When the laundering .s the salute
was finished the officer OF arms by command OF his
Excelency, read the warrant for the investture Of
his Royal Hghness Prince Arthur X. G., K r., X. P
as a Knight Grand Cross OF the most distinguished
order OF st. Michael and ST. George. 1t was as fol-
lOws:-
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Tne warraqS having been read the oicer ofArms,
accompanied by his esqures, Lieutenant Colonels
Bernsra ana pgfhesnay bearing the proper insignia
ness was sla1dlng, who, supported by the Knights
Commanders Of The Order. Sir Alexander 4. Calf
ofArms and csqures advanced TO the throne, where
the prescribed oat9 was administered. His Excel
with the ribbon and badge and delivered to him the
Star OF the Order the O1icer.ofArms delivering the
following admonitOn:-
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shall serve as evidence OF your great merit virtue and
loyalty Avail yourself Order to the honor rt Of
densis for the defence thereof '' 0spsn'
The royal license and authority to wear the in
sigma, together with copy OF the statutes of the
order, were presented to his Royal Highness and by
command Of his Excellency the Ofncer-of- Arms de.
A few words concerning the chief British orders
OF knghthood are timely In connection with this
ancient dase "Tne Most Noble order Of the GSrter s
as it Is Styled which ranks first dignity and I'M
portance, was founded in June, 184s, BY Edward I'LL
''The Most Honorable Order OF the Bathn was
founded 1869 by King Henry ". 'The Most Noble
and Most Ancient Order OF the Thistle of Scotland"
the ninth century, and after falling into desuetude
Il was renewed BY king James VII Of scotland and
ma
recently as 1883 by George III. .'The Most
Exalted Order OF the Star Of India" founded by
her present Majesty IN 1884, to honor distinguished
services in the Indian empire. The '.Most Distifi-
guishcd Order Of st. Michael and ST. Georgen is
be said to be founded for eminent colonial services.
There was an old "0rder of st. Michael, Instituted
name and OF birth, and was limited to the number
OF lhlrty,six who could only be degraded for three
c,mes-heresy treason and cowariice At FIRST
knighthood are now the emblems OF rank and worth
IN various departments OF life. They are no longer
employed, as OF old, to distinguish combatants In
the field, but are used marks OF honor for ma
tional service either In civil or military affairs
The Prince left here today for Waterloo where he
VIII remain brief period, ana then spend day or
Two IN fishing in Lake Memphramagog Next
weex De ha ~ gvs VISIT II s U where there WIN be
will proceed down to the York river, and thence to
G;aspe, from w which point he will in about fort.
English troopship Crocodile.
Departure Of Prince Arthur from Canada
He is to Visit Lake NIemphremagOg Before
His Final Sailing from Quebec Address o.
the Montreal Authorities TO the Royal
Scion and His Reply.
From the Montreal Gazette June 14.l
Prince Arthur left town yesterday at lime O'Clock
by the regular train. en- route TO Lake Memphrema.
gog He was accompanied by the Governor General
ana Lady Young, Colonel Ephtnstone, Colonel Earle,
bers Of the Vice Regal suite, Mi. Hugh Allan and
Miss Allan, Miss Starns, Mrs. Wolseley.
His Worship the Mayor was in attendance with
several members Of the City Council, and previous
to- the Princes departure read the following ad.
dress
To Hrs ROYAL HfGHNEss PRINCE ARTHUR WILLIAM
PATRICK:-
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR ROYAL HIGHN Ess-Wc the
Mayor, Aldermen Councillors of the city of Montreal on
behalf of people, whom consttutonally represent
beg leave most respectfully to approach your Royal High