King et al. in Windsor - mid 19th Century

from Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey, page 32:

It is almost needless to add that the anthem was duly performed at the Duke's confirmation. Of this latter event a very vivid recollection is retained by all now living, who, as choristers, took part in the service ; for the kind old King presented them each with a guinea, "to remember," as he said, " that they had been there," and, hearing that one boy, through illness, was unable to be present, the King sent his guinea by a companion, saying that his was " for a remembrance that he had not been there."

cite as

Lady Mary Elvey, Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey (London, 1894), p. 32. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1432895283478 accessed: 5 December, 2024

location of experience: Windsor

Listeners

King
Monarch
1765-1837

Listening to

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Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way
written by George J. Elvey
performed by George J. Elvey

Experience Information

Date/Time mid 19th Century
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors

Originally submitted by Gill on Fri, 29 May 2015 11:28:03 +0100
Approved on Tue, 22 Sep 2015 09:06:46 +0100