The Virginia Gazette

From the GENTLEMAN's MAGAZINE, for June 1752.

London, June 4. Were installed Knights of the Garter at Windsor, his Royal Highness Prince Edward Augustus, by his Proxy Sir John Ligonier; his most serene Highness the Prince of Orange, by his Proxy Sir Clement Cotterel Dormer, Knt. and the Earls of Lincoln, Winchelsea, and Cardigan. The Ceremony which lasted from 11 'til half an Hour after 2, was performed by the Dukes of Marlborough, Kingston, and Portland; after which an elegant Entertainment, with a fine Desert representing in Confectionary all the Devices of the Order of the Garter. In the Evening was a grand Ball in the Castle for the Ladies, which was opened between 9 and 10, by the Earl of Lincoln and Lady Caroline Pierrepont; about 12 the Company retired to Supper, and afterward returned to Dancing till between 3 and 4; there was a most brilliant Appearance of Nobility and Gentry of both Sexes. The Populace attempted several Times to force their Way into the Hall where the Knights were at Dinner, against the Guards, in which some were cut and wounded, and the Guards fired several Times on them with Powder to deter them, but without Effect, till they had Orders to load with Ball, which made them desist.