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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 28, 8 November 1871, Page 3

From one place the absence of the Queen will be felt acutely. To-day the Marquis of Lorn “ brings home ” his bride, tlic Princess Louise of England, and Inverary, of all places Jin broad Scotland, is the one that attracts the most attention on the 24th of August. The MacCallum More is in the ascendant. Any time during the past week hoard and lodging has been at a premium iu Inverary, and last night neither one or the other could be obtained for love or money. Never was there such a “gathering of the claus.” Nuts have been sold on the little quay at Inverary for half a sovereign a pint, and all the whiskey was drunk out a week ago. According to tlic latest intelligence there was a fresh supply ou the way yesterday morning. Yachts arc lying off the shore in dozens, and the man is happy who is allowed to swing a hammock 011 board one of them. Every one is bent 011 hospitable thoughts, but sleeping room is limited, aud macintosh sheets arc at a premium. Many of the “ Old Identity ” of Dunedin will remember that at Inverary, and at some other places in the neighbourhood, it never raius for less than nineteen days together, and that an “ even down-pour.” Last night the glass was falling rapidly, but however it may rain at Inverary, the hearty welcome horns , will more than counter-balance it,