MARRIAGE OF MR J. G. S. KINLOCH.

Clutha Leader, Volume IV, Issue 193, 22 March 1878, Page 7

MARRIAGE OF MR J. G. S. KINLOCH.

On Tuesday forenoon, Jan. 8, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Edinburhg, was celebrated the marriage of John G. S. Kinloch, 8.A., Trinity College, Cambridge, eldest son of Sir George Kinloch, B.art'yof Kinloch, to Jessie Montgomerie, •elder daughter of George Lumsden, Esq., Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh. The Rev. A. S. Aglen, M.A., incumbent of Alyth and Meigle,* assisted by the Rev. R. ,; M. 'Lingard-Guthrie, of Taybank, Dundee, .cousin of the bridegroom, performed* the ceremony. The church was filled, by a numerous party of friends. The' youthful bride, who Avas given away Vy ■ her father, was -attended by seven bridesmaids — Miss Meta Lumsden, sister of the bride ; the Misses Eva and Blanche Kinloch, sisters of the bridegroom ; Misa Scott/ Miss Constance Seller, Miss Annie Macleod, and Miss Florence Silvester. The bride was attired in a rich white priheesse robe, trimmed with orange blossoms and lily of the valley, a wreath of the same flowers, and a tulle veil. She wore a handsome gold necklace and diamond pendant the gift of the tenantry on .the "Kinloch and Meigle estates ; also a massive gold bracelet set with diamonds, frpm the tenants on the Balhary estate. "The* bridesmaids wore dresses of white stik, trimmed with swansdown and holly, and; hoods to match. They carried bouquets of red and Avhite flowers. The bridegroom was dressed in Highland costume. The bridegroom presented each of the bridesmaids with a handsome gold gipsy ring, set with pale pink coral. Mr Johnson, Carsbalton, Surrey, acted as groomsman. < , After the ceremony the wedding guests, numbering about eeA'enty, partook of at Drumsheugh Gardens. The' bride's presents were numerous and handsome, including valuable gifts -from; present and past servants of both families, Mr and Mrs Kinloch are to spend the next few months in Italy. On Tuesday evening a dinner was held in the Kinloch Arms Hotel, Meigle, of ihe tenantry and others on the Kinloch and Meigle estates, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr John George Smyth Kinloch, younger, of Kinloch, to Miss Lumsden, Balhary, Mr David Pattullo, farmer, Fullarton, occupied the chair, and the croupier was Mr John Young, farmer, Bahnyle.' There were also present — the Rev. John "Nieoll, parish minister, Meigle ; the Rev. Alexander Macpherson, Free Church minister, Meigle ; Mr David Murray, banker, Meigle.; Mr James HOI, Braidston ; Mr John Panton, banker, Blai-rgowrie ; Bailie Chalmers, Blairgowrie ** Mr John Scott, Longlogie ; Mr James Adam, Netherlogie ; Mr D. Reid, Ley of Halliburton ; Mr Peter Pattullo, farmer, Eassie ; Mr Adam Storrie, South Fullarton, Meigle ; Mr Andrew Birrell, Cardean; Mr William Tasker, farmer, Camno ; Mr James Oglivie, Blairgowrie ; Mr J. A. Webster, banker, Meigle ; Mr John Butter, teacher, Meigle : Mr John Anderson, Meigle ; Mr D. Campbell, Bankhead ; Mr Wm. Donaldson, Myreside ; Mr James Smart, Meigle ; Mr T. Abels, Alyth ; Mr John Carbour, architect,'Meigle ; Mr Isaac Peterkin, Alyth ; Mr Alex. Shepherd ; Mr Robert Dick ; Mr James Marshall, Coupar Angus ; Mr Andrew Gallatly ;Mr Harry Mitchell ; Mr John Hunter ; Mr George Doig, farmer, Haughend ; and Mr Sylvester Pattullo. After an excellent dinner, served in Mrs Fraser's best style. The Chairman gave the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which wereheartily drunk. He subsequently proposed the toast of the evening— "The health of the "NewlyMarried Couple, Mr and Mrs Kinloch." He read the following telegram : — " From John G. S. Kinloch, Edinburgh, to D. Pattullo, Fullarton. — Best Avishes to you all from my Avife and myself." Miss Lumsden sent the following letter a few days ago : — 30 Drumsheugh Gardens, "Edinburgh, December 24, 1877. Dear Sir, — "Will you kindly convey -my very best thanks to the Kinloch tenantry for their beautiful present. To m« the gift is most precious, both as showing the kindly feeling you have towards niy intended husband and as giving me a hearty welcome amongst you, which T hope you will never regret. With special thanks to yourself and the Committee for the trouble you have ta!ken, believe me yours truly, Jessie M. Lumsden. D. Pattullo, Esq. *. The Chairman passed a high eulogy upon ihe character of the young couple that had that dry been united in marriage, and the roast was received with rapturous applause. The Croupier then gave " The health of Sir George and Lady Kinloch, father and mother of the bridegroom." The Rev. Mr Nicoll gave "The health of Mr and Mrs Lumsden, the father and mother of ihe bride. " Mr Pantort proposed " The health of Sir George Kinloch's second son, the young Laird of Balhary." Mr Murray gave " The health of Mr Lumsden, ,iun., and the other members the family." Mt -Gellatly gave " The Tenantry on Kinloch and Meigle estates," coupled with the name of the Chairman, who, in replying, said -this had been the worst year he had experienced since he commenced farming. Not only wonld the landlord of the Meigle estates nave to do something, for it was well known the tenants were rackrented, (laughter) — but alllandlords all over would need to . do sometliing for the farmers this year else the rents could not be paid. (Applause). The season was to blame for the miserable state of matters, but they must not " throw awa' the luggie when the cow flings." (Laughter and applause). A number of other toasts followed, and the proceedings, which Avere enlivened by songs, &c. , were brought to a close after ten o'clock. In Meigle the day was one of rejoicing. Flags were flying from the principal buildings ih. the Aollage, and the Kinloch Arms Hotel was beautifully decorated with evergreens. In order that the young might rejoice as well as the old, the children attending Meigle Public School were, through the^ kind liberality of Sir George Kinloch, treated to fruits and sweetmeats. Before they were dismissed for a halfholiday the Rev. .John Nicoll proposed three'eheers for the newly-married couple, and Mr Butter (teacher) proposed a hearty vote of ihanks to Sir George Kinloch for his kindness, and interest "in them — both of which were "given with" hearty goodwill by the delighted younsten*.