1869: Marries Mary Townshend Hutchinson (date)
Jan Q 1869
Married Mary Townshend Hutchinson, c.21, born c.1848, Howden House, Norton, Co. Durham, Jan 1848?. Her father was Thomas Hutchinson, Iron Merchant [1861 Census] born Stockton on Tees, Mother Elizabeth E[?], born Helston, Cornwall.
A glamorous event [add articles or links]. Notice the ceremony is carried ut by EVT's brother-in-law Revd Law, from ETV fled to join up in 1853.
His best men is (I assume) William Edward Dowdeswell, MP for West Worcestershire (1866 - 1876)?, captain of Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry. (See e.g. Wikipedia: William Edward Dowdeswell
Children in the new school in ? [built by his mother?] are given the day off.
The couple honeymoon at Seaham Hall.
Seaham Hall Wikipedia: Seaham Hall.
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser - Tuesday 12 January 1869
The forthcoming Marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest.
The marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest, youngest son of the late Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, and brother of Earl Vane, to Miss Mary Townshend Hutchinson, second daughter of T. Hutchinson, Esq., Howdon House, Stockton-on-Tees, is expected to take place during the present week. At the conclusion of the interesting ceremony the bridal party will repair to Wynyard, where the wedding breakfast will be held.
Afterwards, his lordship and his bride will leave for Hall, by way ef Carriages will be in waiting to convey them to Seaham their arrival, a salute of ly guns will be fired by members of the Seaham Artillery Brigade, of which his lordship is major. A large bonfire will also be lighted on the North-road, rockets fired, and coloured fires burnt, it is also suggested that a public dinner be held. the various flagstaffs in the town, and on the shipping in the docks, bunting will be displayed. Newcastle Chronicle.
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Marriage to Mary Townshend Hutchinson
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Shields Daily Gazette - Wednesday 13 January 1869
MARRIAGE OF LORD EARNEST VANE TEMPEST.
Yesterday morning, the marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest to Miss Mary Townshend Hutchinson was solemnised at Thorpe Church, a secluded village not far distant from Wynyard. His lordship is brother of the Earl Vane, and youngest son of the late Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, and the bride is second daughter of Mr Thomas Hutchinson, county J.P., of Howden House, about three miles from Stockton, on the high-road to the city of Durham.
The marriage was fixed for eleven o'clock in the forenoon, and that time some hundreds of persons had assembled in the vicinity of the church, principally from Stockton and surrounding villages, by far the majority being ladies. Among the bridal party were the Earl and Countess Vane, Lord Seaham, Sir David Wood, Mr Dowdeswell, M.P. for Worcester, &c. The bride was given away by her father. She was attired in white corded silk, wore a white veil and a wreath of orange blossom. The bridesmaid - six in number - were clad in white muslin, each having a veil, and wearing wreaths of holly The ceremony was read by the Rev. E. H. Law, of Croft, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, assisted by the Vicar of Grindon, the Rev. W. Cassidy.
A beautiful arch of evergreens was erected at the entrance to the church, and there were some very tasteful decorations inside the building. As the bride party entered and left the church an interesting group of children, their faces beaming with delight, strewed the road with flowers. After the ceremony the party adjourned to Howden House and sat down to most sumptuous breakfast. the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left the North-Eastern Station, Stockton, for Seaham Hall.
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London Evening Standard - Thursday 14 January 1869
Marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest.
The marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest, youngest brother of Karl Vane, to Miss Mary Townshend, second daughter of Mr. Thomas Hutchinson, J. P., of Howden House, near Stockton-on-Tees, was celebrated on Tuesday morning at Thorpe Church, a small village on the high road to Durham. The ceremony took place at eleven o'clock, and at that time several hundred persons had assembled in the vicinity of the church from Stockton, Hartlepool, and other places in the neighbourhood.
Amongst the bridal party were the Earl and Countess Vane, Lord Seaham, Sir David Wood, Mr. Dowdeswell, M.P. for Worcester, kc. The bride waa led to the altar by her father, and was attired in a white corded ilk dress, witb a wreath of orange blossom. She was accompanied by six bridesmaids, clad in white mnsiin, with wreaths of holly, all the ladies wearing veils. The ceremony was conducted by the Key. I\ H. Law, of Croft, brother-in-law to the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. W. Cassidi, vicar of Grindon.
An arch of evergreens was thrown over the entrance to the church, and some flags were displayed from windows in the village, and as the bridal party went in snout of church a number of children strewed their path with flowers.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the party adjourned to Howden House, and partook of breakfast. In the afternoon they left Stockton by train for Seaham Hall. At Stockton during the day merry peals were rung from the tower of St. Thomas's Church, in honour of the auspicious event.
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Berkshire Chronicle - Saturday 16 January 1869:
Marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest. The marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest, youngest son of the late Marquis and Marchioness Londonderry, to Miss Mary Hutchinson, daughter Mr. Thomas Hutchinson, Howden Hall, took place at Thorpe Thewlis, near Stockton, Tuesday.
Lord Ernest, accompanied by his best man, Mr. Dowdeswell, M.P., entered the vestry of the little church soon after eleven o'clock, while party of noblemen and gentlemen, driven four-in-hand Earl Vane, from his seat at Wynyard Park, took their places in the allotted pews shortly afterwards. The bridesmaids were the Lady Avarina Vane Tempest, Miss Trotter (Stockton), Miss Hutchinson; and the Misses Bessie, Harriet and Mabel Hutchinson. The bride was conducted to the aitar her father. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. H. Law. Croft, near Darlington, assisted the Rev. W. Cassidi, of Grindon vicarage.
Amongst the party in the church were the Marchioness of Londonderry, Earl and Countess Vane, Viscount and Viscountess Powerscourt. Lord Seaham, Sir David and the Hon. Lady Wood, the Lady Adelaide Law. the Hon. Henry Vane Tempest. Colonel Alexander Wood, and Mr. Yeoman (nephew to the Earl of Zetland,).
Guns were fired and bells pealed after the ceremony, and were continued until after the happy couple departed for Seaham Hall, near Sunderland.
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Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Saturday 16 January 1869:
MARRIAGE OF LORD ERNEST VANE TEMPEST. The pretty little village of Thorpe Thewlis, near Stockton, was Tuesday thrown into state of unusual excitement and bustle in consequence of the union of Lord Ernest McDonnell Vane Tempest, youngest son of the late Marquess and Marchioness of Londonderry, and Miss Mary Townshend Hutchinson, second daughter of Mr Thomas Hutchinson, J.P., of Hall
The church and its approaches were very tastefully decorated with holly, laurel, and artificial flowers; while the graveyard, and the interior of the building were densely crowded with gaily dressed spectators. So immense was the concourse, in fact, that every iiew and corner of the little edifice, dedicated the Holy Trinity, was crowded with vieitois, principally ladies, long before the ceremony was announced to take place; and a very unpleasant scene was witnessed during the clerk's efforts to clear the place for the wedding party.
Lord Ernest, accompanied by Lis best-man, Mr W. E. Dowdeswell, M.P., entered the vestry soon after eleven o'clock, while a numerous party of noblemen and gentlemen, driven four-in-hand the Right Hon. Earl Vane, from his seat at Wynyard Park, took their places in the allotted pews very shortly afterwards.
The bridesmaids were the Lady Avarma Vane Tempest. Miss Trotter (Stockton), Miss Hutchinson, Miss Bessie Hutchinson, Miss Harriet Hutchinson, and Miss Mabel Hutchinson, sisters of the bride, all of whom were arrayed in dresses of white tarlatan, trimmed with white satin sashes and holly, and having tulle vests, surmounted by wreaths chataland and holly. Each wore locket of crystals, with pearls, Ac,, presented the bridegroom.
This harming group having been gracefully arranged in the chancel, all was expectation fur the bride, who speedily appeared, leaning on the arm of her father, and him was conducted to the altar. Her dress was of rich white Grenoble silk, also trimmed with satin, while her wreath and bouquet were composed of orange blossoms and myrtle.
The marriage ceremony was performed hy the Rev. F. H. Law, of Croft, near Darlington, assisted by the Rev. W. Cassidi, of Grinton Vicarage, and the register was signed by nearly dozen noble witnesses. Amongst the party in the church were the Marchioness Londonderry, Earl and Countess Vane, Viscount and Viscountess Powerecourt, Lord Seaborn, Lady Edwards, Sir David and the Hon. Lady Wood, the Lady Adelaide Law (Croft), the Hon. Henry Vane Tempest, Col Alexander Wood, Mr J. H. Lacker, Mr Yeoman, nephew the Earl of Zetland, Aske Hall, near Richmond, and many other friends.
Guns were fired, and bells pealed after the ceremony, and were continued until after the happy couple departed for Seaham Hall, near Sunderland, where they will reside until arrangements are made for continental tour. Many handsome estate were given the bride, amongst the donors ing all the above named personages, well as the Duchess of Marlborough, Sir Ivor and Lady Cornelia Guest, the Countess of Portarlington.
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Seaham Hall Wikipedia: Seaham Hall
Worcester Journal - Saturday 23 January 1869:
Marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest and Miss Mary Hutchinson.
The marriage of Lord Ernest Vane Tempest, youngest son of the late Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, to Miss Mary Hutchinson, daughter of Mr. Thomas Hutchinson, of Howden Hall, took place at Thorpe Thewlis, near Stockton, on Tuesday sennight. Lord Ernest, accompanied by his best man, Mr. W. E. Dowdeswell, M.P., entered the vestry of the little church soon after eleven o'clock, while a party of "noblemen and gentlemen, driven four-in-hand by Earl Vane, from his seat at Wynyard Park, took their places in the allotted pews shortly afterwards.
The bridesmaids were the Lady Avarina Vane Tempest, Miss Trotter (Stockton), Miss Hutchinson, and Misses Bessie, Harriet, and Mabel Hutchinson, all of whom were attired in dresses of white tarlatan, trimmed with white satin, and having immense sashes of the same material pendant from the waist. Tulle veils, surmounted with splendid wreaths of holly, formed the only headdress; while strings of flowers were arranged on the left Bide of each skirt in a very imposing manner, and streamers of narrow red velvet hung from the neck. Each lady also wore on her breast a handsome casket of crystals, with pearls and red enamel, which had been supplied as a present by the bridegroom.
While the admiring eyes of all present were concentrated on the delightful picture of youth and beauty, and the windows were besieged by many more scores of anxious spectators, an additional attraction was provided by the arrival of the bride, who was robed in a rich dress of white Grenoble silk, also trimmed with satin, relieved on the arms and skirt with myrtle-flowers. In her hand she held a large bouquet of camelias and myrtle, while her handsome Taoe fall dropped from a circle of orange-blossom. She was conducted to the chancel by her father, and being instantly joined by Lord Ernest, the marriage service of the church was commenced, amid a profound silence.
The scene during the ceremony was very striking. The bride and bridegroom stood near the centre of the roils, having Mr. Dowdeswell on the right and Mr. Hutchinson on the left, while the bridesmaids were standing two and two down the centre of the church. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. H. Law, of Croft, near Darlington, assisted by the Rev. W. Cassidi, of Grindon vicarage. The wedding breakfast was provided at the house of the bride's father cannon being in the mean time fired incessantly from the lawn and at two o'clock the happy couple started for a sojourn at Seaham Hall, prior to a tour on the Continent.
The bells of the Stockton parish church rang out merry peals during the day in honour of the auspicious event. In the evening Earl Vane gave a dinner party to numerous guests, and also regaled the various servants on the estate. The presents to the bride were very numerous and costly. Mr. Dowdeswell 'B present was an exquisite brooch, set with onyx and diamonds.
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