The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-04-18
A NEW SIR WALTER SCOTT.
COPENHAGEN. N. Y.

| Inc recent cable dispatch announcing
the approaching elevation of young Wal
ter Maxwell Scott to the dignity of
knighthood is not only an occurrence of
peculiar Importance to readers but of
special interest to New Workers, who
have had on two occasions the pleasure
of meeting in this city the father and
mother of the young man who is to re-
ceive the rare if not unique honor of
being knighted solely for the accom-
plishments of great great-grandfathe
says the New York Tribune.
The deep affection with which Sir
Walter Scott is held in the hearts of all
Englishmen is evidenced by the fact
that through generations, in spite Of the
absence of the male line, his name has
been perpetuated to the present day
by court DEGREES, permitting the daugh-
tiers Of his descendants to hold the name
of their great ancestor on their own mar
riage. In New York the Hon. and Mrs.
Joseph Maxwell Scott are known by
many; they visited America in 1885 and
1887. On both trips they were for some
time the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott
Roosevelt and Mr.. and Mrs. @. de Gar
mendia and received courtesies from
many representative New Workers. Their
second visit was spent mostly in Florida,
where they we're the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin w. Smith OF Boston, at
st. Augustine. On their return to Alb.
botsford they were profuse in returning
hospitality of their American friends,
who enjoyed at their splendid home
many house parties, comprising leaders
in the social, political ecclesiastical and
literary life of England.
The mother of the present Mrs. Mary
Monica Maxwell-Sco died when she
was chila. Sir Walters daughter So
phia had married John Lockhart, the
historian. Three children were born to
them. The youngest married James
Hope, who by act of parliament took the
name Of Hope-Scott. They also had
three children, of whom the sole surviv.
or is Mary Monica, the present Mre.
Scott. To her have fallen not only the
splendid estates of Abbotsford, but also
the honor of perpetuating the name of
her famous ancestor.
The father Of Mary Monica married in
1860, as his second wife. Lady Victoria
Howard, the eldest sister of the present
duke of Norfolk. Mr.. Hope Scott was
man of high position in the legal and
financial world, and having won the con-
fidence of the late duke of Norfolk, was
upon his death made joint guardian
with the widowed duchess of the pres
emit duke and his sisters. Thus young
Mary Monica spent much of her early
life at Arundel castle, the ancestral
home of the Norfolks, and here she was
carefully reared, surrounded by all the
stately luxury and magnificence of one
of the finest residences in the world.
The present duke of Norfolk is al ar
dent Roman Catholic and secular head
Of that church in England. From Mr..
Hope-Scott's intimate relations with the
present duke he soon became convert
to that faith. Mary Monica was also
trained into it, and enjoyed the compan.
ionship of Cardinal Newman, Cardinal
Manning and the most distinguished
men Of the religious world.
Her debut into society was made the
occasion of special formalities. She was
presented at court by her aunt, the
duchess of Buccleuch, when the queen
was particularly charmed by the per-
sonal beauty of the young girl. Her dis.
distinction, combined with unaffected
nature, soon made her great favorite.
On one occasion the queen kissed the
astonished debutante on both cheeks
before the entire court, exclaiming:
"He is all we have left OF Sir Walter"
After a season Of great brilliancy in
London she returned to Arundel castle
to meet her fate. Descending the stair
case of the great hall as she entered it
on her arrival was Joseph Maxwell, just
arrived for a weeks visit. The young
people were constantly together there.
after, and when he departed to join his
regiment at Gibraltar, he make no secret
of the impression made upon his heart.
The following winter they met again
in Algiers, where Mary Monica was
staying with the duchess of Norfolk.
and there their betrothal was formally
arranged. The wedding took place in
the great chapel of Arundel and two
years after their first meeting the young
heiress of Abbotsford with her hand.
some young husband. installed them
selves on that beautiful, historical es-
tate, amid the bell ringings, bonfires
and triumphal arches which celebrated
the Joy Of the tenantry that the charm
ing young chatelaine had entered into
her own.
The present master of Abbotsford, the
Hon. Joseph Maxwell Scott, is younger
brother of Lord Herries of Everingham
Park. The latter is unmarried and con.
sequently both Mr.. Maxwell Scott and
the coming Sir Walter stand in the di.
rect line to inherit the title and splendid
estates of Lord Herries. The family
consists of seven children. Walter has
been carefully trained for the army.