the audience joined in the chorus to a Separation Anthem, written for the occasion, with great effect by Mr. C Young at the rising of the curtain.
and sung
Several of the principal inns had some kind of musical contrivances, which they called bands, playing until a late hour. T h e police paraded the streets, but did not interfere with the frolic and fun of the people ; and owing to the excellent arrangements, the day passed without accident.
THE GRAND SEPARATION PROCESSION.
Friday, 15th November was the grand day; in fact, the day of days—the "whitest" of the immortal three. Business was, as on the preceding day, at a standstill; and Nature herself, as if to aid in the celebration, ushered in the eventful day with asfinea morning as ever Aurora smiled upon. At ten o'clock the several Societies began to collect, some in regalia, and others bearing a banner or some emblem to contribute towards the coming display. T h e Oddfellows were amongst the first on the ground, and were soon followed by the St. Patrick Society, which mustered in very strong numbers, in consequence of the members not having walked in public procession since the memorable occasion of laying the first stone of Prince's Bridge, on the 25th March, 1846. The Grand Marshall (Mr. W . J. Sugden, of the Royal Mail Hotel) had no sinecure. PROGRAMME Of the PROCESSION For the OPENING OF PRINCE'S BRIDGE, In commemoration of the advent of SEPARATION, FRIDAY, 15TH N O V E M B E R , 1850. Mr. W. J. Sugden (Grand Marshal), on Horseback, Chief-Constable on Horseback, Pensioners, Band, Native Mounted Police, Various Schools (Marshalled as they arrive on the Ground), Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society, Tent of Jonadab Rechabites, Rechabite Tent of St. John, Melbourne Philanthropic and Total Abstinence Society, Salford Unity of Independent Rechabites, Journeymen Butchers (blue frocks, white trousers, straw hats, carrying the emblems of their trade), The German Union of Melbourne, The Union Jack and German Union Flags United, The St. Patrick Society, Pupils of St. Patrick's Seminary, under superintendence of teachers Juntor Members of Soc.ety, under direction of a senior member, Band, Union Jack, supported by Wardens with Wands Members (two abreast), with green silk scarves and rosettes, Banner of Harp of Erin, supported by two members with Wands, ^ Members (two abreast), Banner of St. Patrick on the Hill of Tara, supported by members | Members (two abreast), Victoria Separation Banner, supported by members with Wands' p. Members of Comm.ttee (two abreast), green silk scarves, rosettes, gilt harps, and crowns, §' The Auditors in same costume, The Secretary with Scroll, The Treasurer with Bag, the Vice-President, the President. PRINTERS OF MELBOURNE, Press, on a mounted platform drawn by four horses, Banner-Full length portrait of Gottenberg The Inventor of Movable Types, and other Trades in rotation. ANCIENT INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.
Melbourne District, PRINCE OF W A L E S L O D G E B A N N E R , BRITANNIA L O D G E , N O . 984 : -
Conductor, Junior Members (two and two) Ordinary ^ e m b e r S (two a n d tw°>' Warden, Permanent and Elective Secretaries, Supporter, Vice-Grand, Supporter. Guard Dispensation, Guard. Supporter, Noble Grarld, Supporter. Union Jack. Supporter, Noble Father, Supporter. PRINCE OF WALES LODGE, NO. 926 :—
Conductor, Junior Members (two and two), Ordinary Members (two and two),
