The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-03-25 00:00:00

TUN DEPARTURE.

As early aa three O'Cin-c1;;;;;;1‘13;;11 to assemble on the
Castle-hill and at the Caitiff gates to 'Fitness the departure of
the bride and bridegroom The carriage way along the chief
street was kept clear by the police, but the footway waa
densely thronged, and the whole population of the town ap-
peared to have poured itself into the streets in outer to bid
the Princese and her husband an affectionate farewell. An
open carriage drawn by four grays, was prepared for the
Marquis and Princess, and another equipage contained Lord
Mountcharles and Lady Churchill. Au escort of the 2nd lAie
Guard.ws,la attendance. After the Bride and Bridegroom had
taken their seats, and as soon as the carriage began to move
(If. a ehower of white satin slipper. was thrown alter them,
amid much laughter and merriment, by the Princes and
Priumases of the E Jul family. Following an ancient 111gb.
land custom, a new broom was also thrown after them as
they ascended the carriage eteps The calvkmde left the (land'
mangle about Len mknifes put four, and drove slowly down
the Castle Hill. along Ilighstreet and Parkktreet. The balco-
nies and windows were thronged with spectators, who cheered
enthuelastically, the ladles waving their handkerchiefs.
The Grand Avenue of the Lone Walk was for nearly a mile
contlauouely lined with sightseers. The Princess, who wore
a white bonnet and white silk drug, seemed to have regained
her usual cheerfulness and good spirits, and acknowledged
the greetings of the crowd with cordial emprcbtlemetif . The
Marquis raised his hat from time to time, but appeared, with
great good taste, to desire that his fair young bride should
be the sole object of the popular demonstration.
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Prince.. 1.-dilee and the 31 arquie of Lorne arrived at
Leber procieely at six o'clock They were received with great
enthusiasm, and an address of welcome was presented to
hem.

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After the enthusiastic cheering which followed the pre-
sentation had aubside 4, during which her Royal Highness
several timm rose and graciously bowed, she said in a very
distinct voice " I thank you very much, on Lord Loine's
part and my own, for your very kind and loyal expresalons,"
and then gave the following further reply
I receive with pleasure the kind welcome of the in-
habitant,. of Esher, who are the rirst to testify their good
wishes tome since my marriage. I beg to express, on turd
tomes part and my own, our great sense of your kindness,
and to thank you very sincerely for extending to me the same
good feeling which for many years you have shown to Mem.
hers of my family at Claremont."
Amid great cheerlig the Royal couple then proceeded
through the triumphal arch on their way to Claremont.
The whole ioute through Esher was most tastefully deco.
rated. There was a long avenue of evergreen, and banners,
alternately placed. The grand triumphal arch was of very
chaste end classic design, and bore well-executed medallions
of her Royal Highness and the Marquis of tome, and also
their coats of arms, the whole surrounded with trophies of
, flags. There was a second triumphal arch erected, by com-
mend of Her Majesty, at the entrance of Claremont. The
whole village was decorated most gaily with Rags and
banners, and at night brilliantly illuminated. Various
bands paraded the streets, and dancing on the greens went
, on merrily. At night there was a magnificent display of fire-
works.
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There were many thousands of visitors to the village. and
up to a very late hour the railway station was crowded to
excess