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Colonial.
BIBLE , ivith Crimson Cover , lying on a beautifully Embroidered Cushion , surmounted with the Chaplain's Jewel , Carried by the oldest Member ofthe Lodge ( Bro . M'Graw ) . The Master of the Lodge ( Chas . Pote ) bearing a Scroll , on which was written , " The remains of Brethren , the late Lieut .-Col . JOHN FORDYCE and Lieut . HEUTZEL CAREY , 74 th Regt ., who fell in action
at Waterkfoof , on 6 th Nov . 1 S 51 , were interred in one grave , on Sunday , 9 th day of May , 1852 , by tho Ancient Fraternity of Freemasons in this Colony . " Ministers of the Wesleyan , Independent , and Baptist Churches , Revs . W . Shaw and H . H . Dugmore , Rev . W . Y . Thompson and Mr . Boulton . The Albany Brethren Benefit Society in costume , bearing a Banner , on which was inscribed the name of the Society . A very large and respectable body of the Inhabitants . Military Officers in Garrison : — .
Ensign Thomas , 91 st . Ensign Lane , 91 st . Lieut . Crofton , 12 th . Qr .-Master Nesbit , 12 th . D .-A .-Com . Shiel . Qr .-Master Rorke , C . M . R . Lieut . Herriek , 12 th . Paymaster Large , Rifle Brigade . A .-Com .-Gen . Clarke . Captain Salis , C . M . R . A .-Com .-Gen . De Smidt . Captain Boyes , B . M . Major Rawstome , Brigade Major . Major Burnaby , R . A ., Comdt . Graham ' s Town .
The flags on Fort Selwyn , and St . George ' s Church , and that of Stubbs ' Rangers , half-mast high . The funeral cars alluded to were covered with mourning drapery , and had several regimental colours placed upon them . The number of the Brotherhood present was about seventy , and immediately after them came the members of the Albany Brethren Society , with their banners and insignia . These were followed by a very large concourse of civilianswho thus showed their respect for the memories
, of the deceased , as well as gave their last testimony to the gallantry of their services in this colony . The rear was closed by the officers of the garrison , as enumerated above . As the procession moved along High-street , the brass band of the 74 th Highlanders continued to play the " Dead March in Saul , " and at intervals the plaintive note of the Scottish bagpipe mingled with the solemnity of the scene . Viewed from the end of the streetwhich is about a mile in length
, , the procession had a most imposing appearance , and the number of persons now congregated as spectators , added to those who were assisting in the ceremonial , has never , we believe , been before congregated in Graham's Town . On reaching the entrance to the burial-ground , the cars halted , and the hody of Lieut . Carey was removed from the car by the soldiers of the 74 th , many of whom we observed were Freemasons . The members of the Lodge , uncovering ,
divided , and passed in single file by each side of the coffin of Col . Fordyce , and took their stations near to that of Lieut . Carey , which was borne to the grave , preceded by the Tyler , Stewards , Deacons , and the Inner Guard , and followed by the Brethren and inhabitants . The Albany Brethren , moving gently forward , took up a position around the grave , as an outer guard , admitting within it the Masonic Brethren , who formed a circle around . The beautifully impressive burial service of the Church of England was now read in the most
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Colonial.
BIBLE , ivith Crimson Cover , lying on a beautifully Embroidered Cushion , surmounted with the Chaplain's Jewel , Carried by the oldest Member ofthe Lodge ( Bro . M'Graw ) . The Master of the Lodge ( Chas . Pote ) bearing a Scroll , on which was written , " The remains of Brethren , the late Lieut .-Col . JOHN FORDYCE and Lieut . HEUTZEL CAREY , 74 th Regt ., who fell in action
at Waterkfoof , on 6 th Nov . 1 S 51 , were interred in one grave , on Sunday , 9 th day of May , 1852 , by tho Ancient Fraternity of Freemasons in this Colony . " Ministers of the Wesleyan , Independent , and Baptist Churches , Revs . W . Shaw and H . H . Dugmore , Rev . W . Y . Thompson and Mr . Boulton . The Albany Brethren Benefit Society in costume , bearing a Banner , on which was inscribed the name of the Society . A very large and respectable body of the Inhabitants . Military Officers in Garrison : — .
Ensign Thomas , 91 st . Ensign Lane , 91 st . Lieut . Crofton , 12 th . Qr .-Master Nesbit , 12 th . D .-A .-Com . Shiel . Qr .-Master Rorke , C . M . R . Lieut . Herriek , 12 th . Paymaster Large , Rifle Brigade . A .-Com .-Gen . Clarke . Captain Salis , C . M . R . A .-Com .-Gen . De Smidt . Captain Boyes , B . M . Major Rawstome , Brigade Major . Major Burnaby , R . A ., Comdt . Graham ' s Town .
The flags on Fort Selwyn , and St . George ' s Church , and that of Stubbs ' Rangers , half-mast high . The funeral cars alluded to were covered with mourning drapery , and had several regimental colours placed upon them . The number of the Brotherhood present was about seventy , and immediately after them came the members of the Albany Brethren Society , with their banners and insignia . These were followed by a very large concourse of civilianswho thus showed their respect for the memories
, of the deceased , as well as gave their last testimony to the gallantry of their services in this colony . The rear was closed by the officers of the garrison , as enumerated above . As the procession moved along High-street , the brass band of the 74 th Highlanders continued to play the " Dead March in Saul , " and at intervals the plaintive note of the Scottish bagpipe mingled with the solemnity of the scene . Viewed from the end of the streetwhich is about a mile in length
, , the procession had a most imposing appearance , and the number of persons now congregated as spectators , added to those who were assisting in the ceremonial , has never , we believe , been before congregated in Graham's Town . On reaching the entrance to the burial-ground , the cars halted , and the hody of Lieut . Carey was removed from the car by the soldiers of the 74 th , many of whom we observed were Freemasons . The members of the Lodge , uncovering ,
divided , and passed in single file by each side of the coffin of Col . Fordyce , and took their stations near to that of Lieut . Carey , which was borne to the grave , preceded by the Tyler , Stewards , Deacons , and the Inner Guard , and followed by the Brethren and inhabitants . The Albany Brethren , moving gently forward , took up a position around the grave , as an outer guard , admitting within it the Masonic Brethren , who formed a circle around . The beautifully impressive burial service of the Church of England was now read in the most