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PP-P.783.060
27 May 1783:21,22 (12/1046)
Dublin, March 18. Ceremonial of the Installation of the
Knights of St. Patrick.
. . . [22 lines on processions to the church]
As soon as his Excellency notified his pleasure, the
procession was made to the choir in the following manner,
viz.
Singing Men.
Prebends.
Messengers.
Kettle Drums.
Trumpets.
Pursuivants.
Pages.
Gentlemen at Large. . .
Upon entering the choir the trumpet, pursuivants, and other
officers attending the procession, proceeded to their proper
places, as did his Excellency's suite. . .
The choir then performed the coronation anthem;
. . . [continuation of ceremonies]
And when these ceremonies were finished, the choir performed
the Te Deum;
. . . [Participants proceeded to dinner]
Towards the end of the first course, when his Excellency
stood up uncovered, the knights rose uncovered, and the king
at arms proclaimed by the sound of trumpet, that the Grand
Master and Knights Companions of the most illustrious Order
of St. Patrick drink the Sovereign's health.
. . . [17 lines describe other courses and toasts drunk in
similar manner]
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