The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-29

The persons who will form the brida
| party will be Of the first prominence ir
title, wealth and beauty in England
and this country. Under these circum
stances the wedding will be most i'm
| posing spectacle.
The marriage will unite representa-
tives of one of the Oldest titled families
of England with one of the richest fam
lilies of the New World. Charles Rich.
| ard John Spencer Churchill, the ninth
duke Of Marlborough, in choosing fol
his wife an American girl, is following
the fashion set by his father, who mar
| ried Mrs. Hamersley. and his uncle, the
late Lord Randolph Churchill, who wed
ded Miss Jerome. The duke will be "a
years old in November, having attained
his majority four days after his father
the late duke. died.
He was educated at Cambridge uni
versity. where he showed that he had
reached his proper sphere by flooring
the boldest examiners of whom Trinity
college could boast. He was fine eric
ket player, bold horseman and an ex-
cellent student. history being his IA
vorite study, while for mathematics he
entertained strong dislike.
After the year Of mourning following
his fathers death the young dukes
coming of age was commemorated by a
grand fete in historical Blenheim Pal
ace. in which he had passed almost all
of his life. Then he took his seat in
the house Of lords and began to take an
active part in politics. But he found
some time to devote to literature, and
in January made his debut as writer
with an article on "Blenheim and its
Memories. which was published in
the Pail Mall Gazette.
The duke is an unassuming young
man of pleasing manners. He is some
what below the average height is slen-
der. with a sallow complexion. high
forehead. aquiline nose and dark brown
hair. He has very slight mustache.
In addition to being duke of Marl-
borough. he is the marquis Of Bland
ford, and will be until he is the father
Of son. who will assume that title by
courtesy. He is also earl Of Marlbo-
rough. earl of Sunderland. Baron Spen-
Ger of Wormleighton: Baron Churchill,
of Sandrige: Prince of the Holy Roman
Empire and Prince Of Mindelheim, in
Suapia.
Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt. named af-
ter the duchess of Manchester. who
was Miss Yznaga and an intimate
friend Of Mrs. Vanderbilt. is now about
is years old. she Is strikingly tain
brunette. with black hair and eyes. and
very rich coloring. Her face is small.
She is very slight. but carries herself
we'll. and will undoubtedly be a very
handsome woman. She has unusual
sweetness and charm of manner.
She is one Of the most thoughtful OF
hostesses. and at all the entertainments
at Marble House. in Newport, this sum-
mer. her attentions TO the wants Of her
own and her mothers guests have been
constantly remarked.
She dresses very simply, generally in
white.of crepon or muslin. and her only
ornament is usually a red rose or car
nation in her black hair. At the recent
Marble House ball she wore a filiet Of
red carnations. which was wonderfully
becoming 10 her. She has been e,iu-
Gated at home by private governness,
who is still member OF the family.
She is well read, and while not possess
ing any particular accomplishments, Is
said 10 be unusually cultivated
She is the eldest child. but is not vet
too old to enjoy a game OF romps with
her brothers. William K. Jr, who In
row Is years old. and Harold, who Is
about 10.