The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-11-07

mond, Va, during their honeymoon
trip.
The trousseau was made In New
York, and is the most elaborate ana
costly outfit ever selected for an Amer
lean bride. The wedding gown was
made by Donovan. and Is an elegant
creation. The material Is very ricn
ivory satin, of a delicate cream tint,
with a fiounce OF point applique ana
Brussels lace, IL inches deep. which Is
arranged in four horizontal rows across
the front and sides of the skirt. entire
" concealing the satin. The train is
the regulation, prescribed by the lord
chamberlain for presentation to the
queen at the court of St. James. ana
the gown, with the addition of a decol-
lette bodice. will be worn by the duch-
ess when she is presented to her ma1es-
ty. ST. Thomas church was converted
into a veritable conservatory OF rare
tropical foliage and vines. The walls
were lined with rare palms. and vines
were used to large extent in the dec
Grafton Of the ceiling and the roof,
which served as a background for the
rassel pink and white blossoms used in
the decorations. Across the chancel
were three lofty arches Of gothic de-
sign, composed of asparagus fern.
which formed frame work. On the al
tar four large vases were filled with
bucharis, amazonica and lilies. In the
pulpit a century old palm was placed,
and around the sides were garlands OF
orchids and maiden hair ferns.
At the home of the bride the decora-
tions were unique. Pink tints predom-
"A
of tall South American tree ferns, more
than 500 years of age, were hung In
front of all the windows facing Madi-
son avenue. Five of these tree ferns
were used as a canopy from which was
suspended a bell OF lilies of the valley
eight feet in circumference. under
which their graces received the guests
bidden to the breakfast. The brides
table, which was laid for IS covers, was
banked through its entire length with
lilies of the valley and orchids.
Charles Richard John Spencer Chur-
! chill. the ninth duke of Marlborough.
| will ibe "a years old on November 13.
He attained his majority four days
after his father, the late duke, died. In
addition to being duke of Marlborough
he is marquis of Blandford. and will be
|
assume that title by courtesy. He is
also the earl of Marlborough, earl OF
Sunderland, Baron Spencer of Worm
leighton, Baron Churchill of Sandridge,
prince of the Holy Roman empire and
prince of Mindelheim in Suabia. Like
his father he is somewhat below the
average size, and slender. with sal
low complexion, and a high forehead
4 a haf
has a light mustache, and his favortte
attitude in conversation is to stand
with his arms crossed on his breast
and one hand stroking his chin. He
went to Cambridge, where he did fair
ly we'll as a student. He plays polo
and cricket, the latter with great pre-
cision and accuracy of style. He is a
bold horseman as well. History Is his
favorite study, while for mathematics
he entertains a strong dislike. He mas
already sat in the house of lords and
begun to take an active part in poll
tics. He has written a magazine arti
Gle or two, which, 1t is only fair TO say
were, following the prevailing maza
zine fashion, accepted more for th'
name than the matter. His father, th'
Duke of Marlborough, took Tor his sec
ond wife Mrs. Hammersly of New
York. formerly Miss Lille Price o
Troy, n. Y, who is now the wife o
Lord Charles Beresford. The late Lore
Randolph Churchill, the present duke
uncle, also married an American, Mis-
Jennie Jerome. daughter of Leonar'
w. Jerome of New York.
Miss Vanderbilt, who is the daughte
of w. X Vanderbilt. was named Con
suelo after the duchess of Manchester
who was Miss Yznaga. and an intimat
friend of Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt. Sh
is is years old, strikingly tall, a darl
brunette with black hair and eyes an
very rich coloring. Her face Is smal
and she Is decidedly japanese in type
She Is very slight, but carries hersel
well. and will undoubtedly be a yer
handsome woman. She has unusua
sweetness and charm Of manner. Sh
is as yet a thoroughly simple. swee
and unspoiled girl. She dresses yer
simply, generally in white. of crepo
or muslin, and her only ornament
usually a red rose or carnation in he
: black hair. She has been educated a
. home by a private governess. who
, ! still a member Of the family. She
| we'll read, and while not possessin
: any particular accomplishment, is sal
( to be unusually cultivated. She Is tn
: eldest child. but is not yet too old
! enjoy a game OF romps with her 'brotl
e ers, william K. jr.. who is now abor
Y Is years old. and Harold, who is abot
/ 10 years old.
|. The acquaintance between the duh
e and Miss Vanderbilt was formed
: London about IS months ago. Durin
; the last two London seasons and
T Paris last spring they met frequent
e in society. and the friendship tht
v formed led to the entertainment
a Mrs and Miss Vanderbilt at Blenhei
h early in the present summer.
; Blenheim palace. the future home
a Miss Vanderbilt. has 200 rooms. q
. army OF servants. and 2.7o0 acres
4 land. II was given to the great Dul
j.. ~ Marlborough in 17O5. in return Il