The New York herald., 1873-12-23
A DUKE MARRIED.
Marriage Of the Famous Duke Of
Hamilton to Lady Montagu.
THE CEREMONY AT KIMB0LT0N.
From the London Daily News, Dec. III

and If this saying be as true as 1t Is old there can
be little doubt tnat the lady who Is now Duchess
OF Hamilton will enjoy no common share OF felicity.
Emerging from the gloom OF London yesterday
afternoon, those travellers who were bound for
Kimbolton soon shook or the dispriting Influences
OF premature midnight, and dwelt with sstisiac-
tion upon the cheerful augury of the Frightening
skies. 1t was at Baden, where his mother as
member of the regning family in the Grand Duchy
principally resides that the Duke OF Hamilton first
met Lady Mary Montaqu, who is the eldest
daughter Of the Duke and Duchess OF Manchester;
and the acquaintance soon deepened into arec-
tion. Although this is not the fashionable season
for weddings,
THE CEREMONY
was arranged to take place in December, and by
mutual agreement, at Kimbolton instead OF In
London This announcement was very welcome
one to the Huntlngdonshire people, for they do not
often have the pleasure OF looking forward such
festivities as are now drawing to close. Kim
bolton Castle has been full Of company for several
weeks past, but the actual fetes in connection
with the marriage did not commence until Mon
day, when the white hall OF the Castle was thrown
open for an inspection of the BRIDES wedding
presents, which were SO costly and SO numerous
that an enumeration Of them would ill columns Of
this journal. Her Majesty the queen, the Emperor
and Empress OF Germany, who are
CONNECTIONS OF THE BRIDEGROOM.
the Prince and Princess or Wales and Prince
Edward, of SAKE Weimar, all sent some valuable
gift, which will become heirlooms in the Hamilton
family. Several additions have been made to the
list OF company which assembled az the Castle last
Saturday, and there was goody gathering upon
the lawn yesterday morning, where the Oakley
hounds met by special appointment. Lady Mary
Montagu, who ls a great equestrian, took part in
the hunt, and one OF her bridesmaids elect. Lady
Blanche Somerset also showed that prowess
across country which she has inherited from the
best sportsmen OF whom England can boast.
THE DUKE OF MANCHESTER
as colonel OF the mounted volunteers is In the
habit OF giving annual ball his corps, and it
was arranged that this should take place last
night so that the gallant horsemen who are to do
their share in hurting back the coming invasion
might have an extra treat. The bali was very
brilliant, ana the dancing was Kept up till nearly
four IN. the morning. The guests, indeed, must be
almost glad that the festivities are at an end, for
the work OF the last two days has been very heavy.
The wedding was fixed ior eleven A. M, 30 the
time devoted to sleep was almost nominal 1t
seemed as II the whole country had determined to
be present at Kimb0ltOn this morning. and by ten
O'Clock the streets OF this queer little town-ior,
with a market, suppose one must call 1t town
were crammed with vehicles mostly Of the prim-
tive order.
stands at one end Of the street which leads down
to the church, so all the inhabitants were enabled
to witness the procession, even Il they had been
unable 10 procure admission into the church ITSELF
This was more difficult matter, for the building
is small, and the applications were numerous.
Those who had been favored with tickets took up
their pOsitlonsin good time, and when the cheer
ing outside announced the arrival OF the wedding
party there was scarcely vacant place. The sun
shone brightly, and, glancing athwart one OF the
stained glass windows, 1t lighted up very taste
fully decorated chancel, devoid, however, OF those
rltuallstc ornaments which turn communion
table" into an 'saltar."
accompanied by the Baron de Tuyll, who acted as
best man, was the first 10 arrive, and the gentle
men among the Castle guests were not tar behind
louder shout told us of the brides coming, and she
entered the church leaning upon her fathers arm.
aae wao
entered the church with her daughter, the
Duchesse de I'm Ine Ceremony Always a
more so to-day. because there was no adventitiouS
aid in the shape OF
merely the grand old service OF the Church OF
England, read by the Rev. II. G. Hope-Grant. vicar
Tillbrook. The bride was in white, with veil OF
Brussels lace and profusoD OF orange n0wer-
Louisa and Alice Montagu who are her younger
sisters; Lady Florence Montagu, daughter OF the
Earl OF Sandwich, and Lady Blanch Somerset,
daughter OF the Duke of Beaufort.
LOUD WERE THE HUzzAS
as the newly married pair, after the usual vestry
walked down the aisle man and wife, entered the
carriage on their way back to the Castle. wnither
many OF the neighboring gentry who had been In
vited to the ceremony. The Duke OF Manchester
q r
Castle should be thrown open, and compact
crowd gathered
UPoN THE LAWN AND WALKS.
A deienner was provided for 200 guests In part OF
the tent which had been used as q ballroom the
previous night and here, in addition to the party
staying in the house, most OF the principal tenants
and their wives assembled to drink the usual we'd
nS and the u sun shone bright and clear AZ quartes
TO three p M. special train was timed to leavo
Kimboton for the Duke Of Hamtton's seat in suf.
fol n a In INN o6f a foie
after ones wedding may appear to indicate dis
satisfaction with ones lot here earth the risk
continues to be run. About two O'Clock
A SQUADRON OF THE MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS,
looking remarkably well in their scarlet tunics,
cort the bridegroom and bride 10 the station which
is distant iull two miles from the town. An open
n t 1He aSa s ano
wishes from loving family and the not merely
formal plaqdits OF the assembled crowd, the
took her place. with the Duke by her size. Ond
more cheer, and
rattles down the street and the carriage disap-.
pears out OF sight, The primitive station OF KIM
Duke and Duchess OF Hamilton had been sum-
ciently stared at for the last few hours It must
have been relief as,, to them when the signal was
towards Cambridge and Wickham Market The
first fortnight OF their honeymoon is to be spent as
Easton Park which has undergone great altera-
tions and 1t Is their present intention to pass th
Christmas week at Kimbolton. Afterwards they
THE DUKES STEAM YACHT.
the Thistle, to Egypt; and Lord Vaudeville, tina
eldest son OF the Duke OF Manchester, who, we re-.
gret to say, is In somewhat Indifferent health will
probably accompany them. KimbOltOn Is deters
mined to enjoy itself very thoroughly, for nearly
every house win illuminate tonight, and 1t win
scarcely subside into Its wonted quiet before thai
small hours OF the morning
The wedding has also been celebrated on
THE DUKES SCOTTISH ESTATES
with great eclat A ball was given In the ASSENT
oily Rooms at Hamilton last night to 600 people,
and Kinniel estates were to be entertained ct q
grand banquet In the riding school OF the Duke's
palace. The heights will be bright with b0nnros
and that the feeling OF Affection for the master ID
no mere hp-servce may be gathered from the fact
that among the wedding presents none weroX
more worthy OF acceptance, merely from money
point Of view, than those sent from Scotland.
CALIFORNIA