The pipes will play, and Her Majesty, with the Royal Family, will retire.
As soon after as it can be got ready, the workmen will proceed to their dinner. After dinner, the following toasts will be given by Mr. Smith:—
“The Queen.”
“The Prince and the Royal Family.”
“Prosperity to the house, and happiness to the inmates of Balmoral.”
The workmen will then leave the dinner-room, and amuse themselves upon the green with Highland games till seven o’clock, when a dance will take place in the ball-room.
We walked round to the spot, preceded by Mackay. Mr. Anderson[40] made a very appropriate prayer. The wind was very high; but else everything went off as well as could possibly be desired.
[40] The Minister of Crathie: he died November, 1866.
The workmen and people all gave a cheer when the whole was concluded. In about three-quarters of an hour’s time we went in to see the people at their dinner; and after this walked over to Craig Gowan for Albert to get a chance for black game.