Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... Death Of The Prince Consort.--The Prince Consort died of typhoid fever on Saturday night, December 14th, and an immense sensation was created in the city on the news being announced, next day, from many of the city pulpits. He was forty-two years of age. At a meeting held the following February it was resolved that a national monument should be erected to his memory. 1862. Officer Of Health.--Dr. Littlejohn was elected, September 30th, Officer of Health for the city. Bust Of The Prince Of Wales.--On the 10th November a bust of the Prince of Wales was placed in the High School as a memorial of his residence in Edinburgh in 1859, and of his having been a pupil of Dr. L. Schmitz, the rector. 1863. Lord Cockburn.--A bust of this law lord, the author of the Life of Lord Jeffrey, and of the Memorials of his Time, was placed, January 5th, in the Parliament Hall. Marriage Of Prince Of Wales.--On the occasion of the marriage of the Prince of Wales with the Princess Alexandra of Denmark, 10th March, there were great rejoicings in, and a general illumination of the city. The royal couple visited the city on August 6 th on their way to Abergeldie, and again on 1st October on their way south. On the latter occasion the Princess at Holyrood Palace was presented with a gold casket from the ladies of Edinburgh. Lord Palmerston.--On the occasion of being installed Lord Rector of Glasgow, Lord Palmerston paid a visit to Edinburgh, April 1st, and received the freedom of the city at the hands of Lord Provost Lawson, and was entertained to a banquet in the Music Hall. The Crown Prince And Princess Of Prussia. --The Crown Prince and Princess of Prussia (the Princess Royal of England) visited Edinburgh on October 1st. The Social Science Congress.--Lord...
