Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-09-27
WILL BE A DUCHESS.
Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt to Wed
Young Marlborough.
The American Belle VIII Inherit
Fortune Of S1O.OOO,OOO.

Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt. daughter Of Mrs.
William r. Vanderbilt, will before the end OF
the year become the Duchess Of Marlborough
The engagement was quietly announced 70
the families and intimate friends OF the con-
tracing parties. Il was confirmed beyond
any question.
As the engagement is OF such receut date
only few details OF the approaching mar
riage have vet been arranged. The cere-
mony, however, will be held in New York
within the next few months. 1t will be per
formed in accordance with the ritual Of tho
Protestant Episcopal church, conforming
with that Of the Church OF England. Bishop
Potter will probably ofllciate, and the servt-
ces it is thought will be in open church.
The Duke OF Marlborough cab'ed the news
to the members Of his family and intimate
frieds in England aud on the continent In
cluded among those to whom the information
was conveyed was the Prince OF Wales, who
is godfather TO the duke.
The day has net vet been fixed for the we'd
ding, which friends Of the young pair say b
to take place on Nov. IA. In this case cards
OF invitation will be sent out by the middle
Of October. Though all the Vanderbilt fam
ilv have pews in St Bartholomew's Church,
including Mr.. William K. Vanderbilt, and
have been regular attendants when IN town,
II is not expected that this edltce Will De the
scene of tue nuptials, but rather Grace
church The intervening time will be scarcely
more tnan enough for the necessary prep
aratiOns.
Those who should know say that 900
900 will 20 as dowry with the bride. Also
that 5000. 900 will be given outright TO
the Dake to restore the family fort
unes. II was the father OF William
X. who established the SlO,O0O,OOo
standard rs suited to the daughters OF the
house of Vanderbilt. This sum, 1t is said on
good authority. will be tied up, SO that the
Duchess OF Marlborough will receive only the
income to do as she likes with during her
lifetime The principal is TO go, on her de-
mise, to her issue, if any.
Miss Consueio who Is in her nineteenth
year has a number Of Young couslns-MlsS
Gertrude Vanderbilt. Miss Edith Shepard.
Miss Emily Vanderbilt Sloane, Cornelius
Vanderbilt. jr.. and F. r. Shepard There IS
much interest TO know If these will be at
tendants at the coming marriage Miss Post,
who is a niece of Mrs. Frederick Vanderbilt,
is "A fdvorite with Miss Consuelo: so is Miss
Virginia Fair, and these probably will be
selected as bridesmaids. The Duke has
penchant for his cousin, the eldest son OF the
late Lord Randolph Churchill, whom, 1t Is
said. he will call upon to assist him a. best
man.
As the families and intimate friends of
other British bridegroOms of title married on
this side have been somewhat conspicuous
by theirabsence from the caremOny,itis hoped
that at this marriage they will bein evidence.
His mother will no doubt take the trip over.
Miss Consuelo is already the possessor of
some of the most magnificent gems in the
world. Her collection will. of course, be
verv much enriched by her bridal
gifts. The wedding will be the chief
event of what is predicted to he the gayest
autumn ever known in New York. 1t is pos
sible thas Mr.. Almeric Paget will be selected
as an usher. The Duke likes him, and they
came over together. His wedding with Miss
Whitney wilt follow close.