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RAG.783.027
20 May 1783:24,31 (9/583)
[News from London] The Ceremonial of the Installation of the
Knights of St. Patrick.
On Monday last the 17th of March, being the day appointed
for the installation of the Knights of St. Patrick, proper
precaution having been taken to guide the line of carriages
and of spectators, and the streets being lined with the
regiments on Dublin duty. . . [16 lines describing
procession and scene at the Cathedral of St. Patrick]
As soon as his Excellency had notified his pleasure, the
procession was made to the Choir in the following manner,
viz. Singing men. prebends. messengers. kettle drums.
trumpets. pursuivants. pages.
. . . [17 more groups] Upon entering the Choir, the
trumpets, pursuivants and other officers attending the
procession, proceeded to their proper places, as did his
Excellency's suite.
. . . [7 lines describing order] The Choir then performed
the Coronation Anthem; after which the usher, King at Arms,
heralds and pursuivants. . . [53 lines about ceremony] And
when these ceremonies were finished the Choir performed the
Te Deum; after which a procession was made in like manner as
before the Chapter-Room, and from thence to the Castle, . .
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