The New York herald., 1877-11-22
LADY FLORA BECOMES A cArnoLrc.

LADY FLORA BECOMES CATHOLIC.
After the death of her mother Lady Flora
went to bennington Hall, the residence Of
the notorious young Lord Hastings. whose
career had been ended and his death
hastened by dissipation. When this noble
old mansion was dismantled to pay the debts
of the unfortunate lord Lady Flora went to
the Island of Butte to stay with her cousin,
Lord Butte, and while there she formed the
resolution to enter the Catholic Church.
She was received in due time by Monseigneur
Capel.
PERSECUTION WINS A CoRoNEr.
Her family Immediately began to perse-
cute her. The trials she suffered owing to
the attitude assumed by her father threw
her under the protection of the Duchess of
Norfolk, who claimed marriage relation
ship through Lady Butte. the daughter Of
Lord Howard, brother of the present Duke
of Norfolk. Out Of this protection grew the
happy alliance formed yesterday at the Ora
tory. 1t is said the young lady's heart was
captured long before the Duke asked her
hand.
PERSONAL QUALITIES.
She possesses nothing in the way of per-
sonal beauty, though her whole appearance.
height and general department betray her
high origin. Like the Duke. she has no
special literary taste or culture, but she has
inherited the warm heart and good practi-
cal judgment of her mother. She is sin
cere, simple hearted woman.
MARn1AaEABLE YOUNG LADIES DISAPPOINTED.
While her relatives must concede the brill
fancy Of her match, despite her apostacy
from the Protestant Church, several noble
families of old Catholics are offended at her
being selected as o wife by the wealthy
Duke It was rumored at one time that the
Dukes affections were in another quarter !;
in fact, he has been openly admired by
mothers having marriageable daughters.
But the present alliance can scarcely give
rise to any scandal, notwithstanding the
prevailing undertone Of indignation.
SCENE IN THE oRAToRY
When the gas in the chapel was turned
up, after an interval of partial darkness, the
scene was striking. The organ pealed forth
a wedding march. especially composed for
the occasion, and the acolytes marched into
the space within the rails of the altar The
altar was brilliantly lit up. A coup d@il
over the assembled congregation discovered
some Of the wealthiest and most influential
personages in Great Britain. Most of the
titled ladies wore the proverbial black silk,
but there were enough bright headdresses,
flowing colored ribbons and shining, scin-
tillating diamonds to relieve the monotony
occasioned by the prevalence of black.
Rich perfumes pervaded the chapel during
the entire ceremonial.
PROMINENT LADIES PRESENT.
Prominent among the ladies present were
the Marchioness of Butte; Lady Ermyn-
troude Russell, daughter of the Duke OF
Bedford; Lady Maud Grinston, Lady Dud-
ley Stanhope, Lady Ripon and Miss Kir-
wan.
THE OFFICIATING BISHOPS.
The Bishops of Southwark, Nottingham
and Port Louis officiated, the former inton-
ing the first portion of the impressive cere-
mony.
BRIDESMAIDS.
The bridesmaids were Lady Egidia Hast
ings, sister of the bride; Ladies' Anna How
ard and Margaret Howard, Misses Minna
Hope, Josephine Hope and Theresa Hope,
nieces of the Duke; Lady Grinston, Lady
Adelaide Forbes and Miss Clinton, cousins
of the bride; Miss Alice Howard, cousin Of
the Duke; Lady Ermyntroude Russell and
the brides cousin, Miss Kirwan.
HOW THEY WERE DRESSED.
All the bridesmaids wore dresses mado of
ivory poult de sole, draped ivory broche
trimmed with cardinal velvet. Rubens hats
trimmed with cardinal velvet and cream
colored and cardinal feathers. Each brides
maid also wore gold bracelets studded with
pearls and ornamentcd with monogram OF
the Duke and Duchess in pearls and
diamonds, surmounted with coronets in
diamonds. These were presents from the
bridegroom.
THE DUCHESS TRAVELLING COSTUME.
The brides travelling costume was superb.
It consisted of robe of sapphire Lyons
velvet, white ostrich feather, feather muff,