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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 10 of 12 →
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
his Majesty , that strong injunctions were given to all the establishment to keep a strict silence respecting the state of his health . PREPARATIONS FOR THE FUNERAL . The Earl Marshal , attended h y Sir William AA ' oods , arrived at AA indsor on Thursday , to make the necessary arrangements relative to the funeral of the late
King . The state coffin it is to be constructed of rich Spanish mahogany , lined inside with white satin , and the exterior covered with crimson velvet . The mounting , nails , and handles ( the latter of a ricli desi gn ) , are to be of silver gilt . The dimensions of the coffin are—length , seven feet ; breadth across the breast , two feet nine inches ; breadth at the head , twenty-one inches ; breadth at the foot , twenty inches .
The body will lie in state for two days in the AVaterloo Gallery in AVindsor Castle , and the funeral , which will take place on the 8 th of July , will be conducted in all respects in the same manner , and with almost the same formalities , as on the interment of his late Maiesty George IA / . J J
RECOLLECTIONS , ANECDOTES , ETC ., OF HIS LATE MAJESTY . The late King , both in person and address , bore a much stronger resemblance to his Royal father than either of the other sons of George III . The prominent grey eye , characteristic of the House of Hanover , was very remarkable both in father and son . Shortly after his Majesty ' s succession to the throne , Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence , then Captain Fitzclarence , was despatched in the Pallas , to back his sister
bring , Mrs . Fox , now Lady Mary Fox . Previously to his departure , the King signified his intention of dining on board the Pallas , in company with the Duke of Sussex , and offered the gallant Captain a 500 / . note to defray the expenses of the entertainment . The Captain promised a suitable reception to his Royal guests , hut declined the pecuniary offer , observing that , through his Majesty ' s bounty , he was enabled to bear the expense of so gratifying a distinction , and that he was only anxious to solicit his Majesty ' s favour by recommending his first Lieutenant for promotion ; to which his Majesty was pleased to give his early attention .
Some time since the officers of the Horse Guards were honoured with an invitation to dine at the Castle , and on their arrival his Majesty immediately noticed the absence of a grey-headed subaltern , who , after a long career of meritorious service in the ranks , had been rewarded with a commission . On his Majesty ' s inquiring for him , the commandant apologised for his absence , by stating that he was an old soldier , who was more at home in the camp than the court . The King immediately ordered of his
one own carriages to proceed to AVindsor to bring up the veteran , who met with a most warm-hearted and unostentatious welcome from his Majesty . On Sunday ( the anniversary of the battle of AVaterloo ) , a flag was sent to the Castle , as usual , by the Duke of Wellington , in acknowledgment of the tenure by which he holds the estate conferred upon him by the nation ; and the Earl of Munster , thinking the circumstance might have some refreshing effect on his Majesty , carried the flag to him . The King seemed much affected , and said , " God bless the Duke of AVellington ; may he live long to enjoy it . " His Majesty afterwards said—
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The Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
his Majesty , that strong injunctions were given to all the establishment to keep a strict silence respecting the state of his health . PREPARATIONS FOR THE FUNERAL . The Earl Marshal , attended h y Sir William AA ' oods , arrived at AA indsor on Thursday , to make the necessary arrangements relative to the funeral of the late
King . The state coffin it is to be constructed of rich Spanish mahogany , lined inside with white satin , and the exterior covered with crimson velvet . The mounting , nails , and handles ( the latter of a ricli desi gn ) , are to be of silver gilt . The dimensions of the coffin are—length , seven feet ; breadth across the breast , two feet nine inches ; breadth at the head , twenty-one inches ; breadth at the foot , twenty inches .
The body will lie in state for two days in the AVaterloo Gallery in AVindsor Castle , and the funeral , which will take place on the 8 th of July , will be conducted in all respects in the same manner , and with almost the same formalities , as on the interment of his late Maiesty George IA / . J J
RECOLLECTIONS , ANECDOTES , ETC ., OF HIS LATE MAJESTY . The late King , both in person and address , bore a much stronger resemblance to his Royal father than either of the other sons of George III . The prominent grey eye , characteristic of the House of Hanover , was very remarkable both in father and son . Shortly after his Majesty ' s succession to the throne , Lord Adolphus Fitzclarence , then Captain Fitzclarence , was despatched in the Pallas , to back his sister
bring , Mrs . Fox , now Lady Mary Fox . Previously to his departure , the King signified his intention of dining on board the Pallas , in company with the Duke of Sussex , and offered the gallant Captain a 500 / . note to defray the expenses of the entertainment . The Captain promised a suitable reception to his Royal guests , hut declined the pecuniary offer , observing that , through his Majesty ' s bounty , he was enabled to bear the expense of so gratifying a distinction , and that he was only anxious to solicit his Majesty ' s favour by recommending his first Lieutenant for promotion ; to which his Majesty was pleased to give his early attention .
Some time since the officers of the Horse Guards were honoured with an invitation to dine at the Castle , and on their arrival his Majesty immediately noticed the absence of a grey-headed subaltern , who , after a long career of meritorious service in the ranks , had been rewarded with a commission . On his Majesty ' s inquiring for him , the commandant apologised for his absence , by stating that he was an old soldier , who was more at home in the camp than the court . The King immediately ordered of his
one own carriages to proceed to AVindsor to bring up the veteran , who met with a most warm-hearted and unostentatious welcome from his Majesty . On Sunday ( the anniversary of the battle of AVaterloo ) , a flag was sent to the Castle , as usual , by the Duke of Wellington , in acknowledgment of the tenure by which he holds the estate conferred upon him by the nation ; and the Earl of Munster , thinking the circumstance might have some refreshing effect on his Majesty , carried the flag to him . The King seemed much affected , and said , " God bless the Duke of AVellington ; may he live long to enjoy it . " His Majesty afterwards said—