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AWM.733.029
27 Sep-4 Oct 1733:31, 32 (718)
Hague. July 28. An account of the instalment of the Prince
of Orange in the order of the Garter. [1 1/2 column in all.]
. . . Saturday the 25th was the day fixed for the solemnity
of the installation, and it was accordingly performed in the
Orange-Hall of his Highness's house in the wood near this
place. This hall is one of the finest rooms in the world
for painting, the trophies of the Great Founder of the
Republick being there painted by Rubens. . . [Description
follows of place, crowd, attendees, procession] After his
Highness's master of the horse and the great steward of his
houshold, came the officers of the order in their habits of
ceremony, carrying the collar, the mantle, &c. upon velvet
cushions. After them marched the Herald at Arms, who was
followed by Mr. Finch; and next to him came the Prince. The
silence in the hall was interrupted by nothing but the
martial sound of trumpets and kettle-drums placed on the top
of the cupola . . . [investiture, procession, return to the
hall, repast lasting till 9 p.m.] The ladies are to take
their turn too this week, preparations being in hand for a
feast and ball.
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