FIRST NOTICE

Lord Chamberlain's Office,

December 16, 1861.

Orders for the Court to go into Mourning for Hls late Royal Highness the Prince Consort :

The Ladies attending Court to wear black woollen Stuffs, trimmed with Crape, plain Linen, black Shoes and Gloves, and Crape Fans.

The Gentlemen attending Court to wear black Cloth, plain Linen, Crape Hatbands, and black Swords and Buckles.

The Mourning to commence from the date of this Order.