3-021-594 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Lord Lieutenant holding a State Reception at Dublin Castle, [Dublin, Ireland], 1869. 'The state reception...was attended by deputations from the Municipal Council and the University of Dublin, for the purpose of presenting addresses of congratulation on his appointment to the office of Lord Lieutenant. The deputations were received in the Presence Chamber. The Lord Lieutenant [John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer] appeared in full costume...First came the deputation from the Corporation, who wore their civic robes and were attended by the municipal officers, with their insignia. In receiving them his Excellency stood at the foot of the throne - an ancient privilege which they esteem: and, in grateful recognition of the concession, their officers deposited the sword and mace of the city at his Excellency's feet. The Chief Secretary, to the right of the Lord Lieutenant, held the sword of state...The deputation having been formally introduced, the Lord Mayor read the address, to which the Lord Lieutenant made a suitable reply...The Provost informed his Excellency that at a meeting of the Senate, held three days before, it was resolved to present him with the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws'. From "Illustrated London News", 1869.