Edwinstowe House – Military Wedding 5th December 1913 at Edwinstowe.

Captain Hume & Miss. Wright

A delightfully pretty wedding was that of Capt. Hugh B. T. Hume and Muriel Mary Wright, solemnised in the presence of a large congregation at Edwinstowe’s ancient church on Wednesday afternoon. The contracting parties are well-known over a wide area, for the captain’s association with the 8^th Battalion Sherwood Foresters during the three years he has been the adjutant. The bride too, is a familiar figure in the hunting field, being a regular follower of the Rufford Hounds. It was therefore not surprising to find a large gathering of friends and acquaintances, both inside and outside the church. A covered way had been constructed from the church gate to the south porch, and it was also carpeted. Rain threatened, but happily, it held off, and just as the newly-wedded pair left the church the sun burst through a particularly dark cloud and brought out the colour of the military dress more vividly. The bridesmaids and groomsman did not have long to wait in the porch for the bride accompanied by her brother. Mr. W. N. Wright, arrived, and the procession moved in the direction of the chancel to strains of ‘The Voice that Breathed over Eden’

“The Voice that Breathed o’er Eden” by John Keble, 1792-1866

The voice that breathed o’er Eden,
That earliest wedding-day,
The primal marriage blessing,
It hath not passed away.
Still in the pure espousal
Of Christian man and maid
The Triune God is with us,
The threefold grace is said.

The bride, who is the daughter of the late, Mr. Edward Wright surgeon, and Mrs. Wright. Miss Muriel wore a gown of ivory charmeuse, marquisette, prettily draped, with court train of brocade crepe de chine, on which two large tulle wreaths with orange blossom. The train was carried by a little page, Master Kenneth Bond, who was dressed in white. Her veil was Brussels net and was arranged over a wreath of orange blossom. Captain Hume is the son of Colonel Hume, late commanding 1^st Battalion Sherwood Foresters, and Mrs. Hume, Camberley.

Miss. Isabel Wright (sister of the bride), Miss. Connie Lathloury and Miss. Margaret Wilson were bridesmaids, and they wore white chiffon accordion pleated dresses, scarlet charmeuse coatees, chairmen’s cossets edged with fur, with black velvet hat, with shaded feather to match, and they carried white bouquets, the gift of the bridegroom. There were also three groomsmen – Captain Clarke, Mr. J. K. Lane Mr. Clarke all of the 8^th Battalion Sherwood Foresters.

The officiating clergy were the Rev. K.V. Bond (vicar of Edwinstowe), the Rev. Mr. Hales, chaplain to the battalion, and the Rev. W. Paley Reade, and the service was fully choral. Willing Bandit had decorated the chancel with flowers. Garnet brooches were the bridegroom’s gift to the maids. Captain B. 2^nd Battalion Sherwood Foresters, acted in the capacity of best man, Capt. B.G.V. Way, M.V.O. In addition to the hymn mentioned, ‘O Perfect Love’ was sung, and the address was delivered by the battalion chaplain. The register having being signed in the vestry, the bridal party left the church to Wedding March, and they passed under the arch of crossed swords formed by officers and permanent staff of the 8^th Battalion. The sun shone, and a merry carillon proceeded from the belfry. A reception (RSA provided the catering) was held by the bride’s mother at Edwinstowe House, where the regimental band, under Sergeant Markham, played a selection of music. A large marquee was fixed in the grounds in the grounds adjacent to the house, and the guests assembled there and partook of the wedding breakfast. Later the bride and bridegroom left for Nottingham by motor car en route for London, where the honeymoon will be spent, prior to sailing for India next week. Mrs. Hume’s going away gown was a navy-blue brocade crepe de chine with a broad belt of tango red, and hat to match.

We had almost forgotten to mention that the bride’s Sunday School scholars wafted rose leaves in front of the happy couple as they left church. Lady Cicely and Lady Alice Pierrepoint were among those who assembled at the church, but did not attend the reception, motoring back to Thoresby at the conclusion of the service. Others noticed in church service: Colonel Hume, Colonel Muskatson, Captain Collin (newly appointed adjutant), Mrs. Warner Turner, Captain H. Bradwell (Robin Hoods), Mr. B. Comic, Mr. H. D. Arglea, Dr. Whitingban, Mr. & Mrs. F. Armstrong, Mrs. F. Bradley, the H. C. Gorton, and Major, Mrs. F. Saryll

The following is the list of Wedding Gifts:

Bride to the bridegroom – Silver flask, mother of pearl and diamond waistcoat buttons and studs set in platinum

Bridegroom to bride – Pearl and peridot necklace and earrings, silver card-case and silver fountain pen

Five officers of 8^th Battalion; P. Ashwell, H.G. Wright, J.R. Lane, J.W. Turner and A. H. Quibell – Tea Tattler

Members of the Sunday School – Leather writing case

Officers of the 2^nd Battalion – Tea set

Rev. Cyril Walker – Silver Ink stand

Capt. & Mrs. Wybegn – Silver teaspoon

Mrs. Wetson – Egg stand

Miss Margaret Wilson – Tea cloth

Mr. & Mrs. Whittington – Silver Tea set

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Warwick – Silver tea caddy

Mrs. William Wright – Muffin dish

Mr. W. N. Wright – Hunting crop and 2 paintings

Mrs. Van der Dual – Early morning tea set

Miss I. S. Wright- Wrist watch and pearl & sapphire earrings

Mr. & Mrs. Norman – Riding Whip

Mrs. Oesterle – Manicure set

Ladies Cicely & Alice Pierrepoint – Leather handbag

Mrs. Peel – Early morning tea set

Mr. & Mrs. Paul – Silver candlestick

Miss. Amy Poore – Tea knives

Miss Howe – Nightdress case, pin cushion

Mr. & Mrs. L. Henniker – Silver clock

Mr. & Mrs. Honley –Tea caddy

Col. & Mrs. Hogg – Silver butter dish

Dr. Hon. Mrs. Landlord – Dresden china inkstand

Sir Arthur & Lady Hammond – Muffin dish

Mrs. Bonner Hopkins – Silver bread knife

Mr. & Mrs. Hicking – Silver salver

Hey. H. Lt. & lady Constance Hawkins – Flower vase

Major & Mrs. Huskinson – Tortoise-shell and silver box.

Mrs. W. W. Hume – Egg cups

Mr. & Mrs. P. L. Huskinson – China bowl

Capt. Harvey – Silver sugar bowl

Mr. & Mrs. Dalton Holmes – Pearl and sapphire brooch

Capt. & Mrs. Hobbs – Ash trays

Capt. & Mrs. Ibbetson –Entreo (dish)

Miles Johnson – Blotter

Dr. & Mrs. Johnson – Coffee pot

Miss. Jacobs – Nut crackers

Mr. & Mrs. Ringdon – Diamond and sapphire brooch

Miss. Ringdon – Embroidered work

Miss. Eleanor Ringdon – Silver napkin ring

Nurse Keeton – Lace handkerchief

Dowager Countess of Liverpool – Four butter plates and knives

Mr. & Mrs. R. S. Lea – Silver tea spoons and tongs

Major & Mrs. Lombe – Shooting seat

Mira Annie Loadea – Afternoon tea cloth

Mrs. Lushington – Pair silver dower vase

Colonel & Mrs. Lister – Dali rest?

Mrs. & Miss Constance Lathbury – Beaver hand bag

Capt. Lomer (60^th Regt) – One dozen old rum runners (flasks)

Miss. Perimo, Miss A Poore, Ross I, Mr. Douglas Murray – Silver Teaspoons

Miss. Mitchell – Flower vase

Dr. L. Nairn – Silver Napkin rings

Capt. & Mrs. Mears – Silver coasters

Mrs. Mercer – Silver sugar sifter

Mrs. McConnell – coffee set

Mrs. Arthur Murray – silver napkin rings

Col. Mellish – Silver candlesticks

Mr. & Mrs. Maltby – Silver candlestick

Mrs. Mason, Dr. & Miss Andrew – Silver photo frames

Capt., Mrs. & Misses Percival Maxwell – Silver slice

Earl & Countess Manvers – Silver salt cellars

Mrs. Manel – Tenerife cloth and doyleys

Dr. & Mrs. Meek – Clock

Mrs. Maxwell Campbell – Leather letter case

Miss. Maxwell – Iron cover

Mr. & Mrs. Maga Smith – Afternoon tea cloth

Mr. Douglas Murray – Silver spoons

Captain Hugh B. T. Hume of the 8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters was invalided home from France suffering from an internal complaint. He had been conscripted to India just after his wedding to Miss. Muriel Wright of Edwinstowe House. He returned to Edwinstowe House to recover. He died 19th June, 1935 aged 54 at Alton, Hants. He was buried 22nd June, 1935 at St. John the Evangelist Church, Churt, Surrey.

Muriel Mary Wright was Born in April, 1885 at Southwell. Her father was Edward Wright, a surgeon who was born in the Parish of St. Mary’s, Nottingham. He died in 1911. Her mother was Catherine Bellman Wright.  Muriel attended school in Broadstairs, Kent. In 1916, she not only ran the Sunday School, she held a Sunday School Treat at Edwinstowe House for about 150 children with 120 from Edwinstowe and the rest from Carburton and Clipstone. She was a member of the Rufford Hunt and was on the committee for agricultural war work. Meetings were held in the Royal Oak.

Muriel appears on the Electoral Registers 1931 – 39 living at Churt, Surrey. There are no records until her name appears in the Electoral Registers for Edmonton, London from 1946-1953 inclusive at 25, Queen Anne’s Place, Enfield. Possibly, being a widow, she moved to Northern Rhodesia on the marriage of her daughter Diana and Guy.

She died on 7^th July, 1966 at Nazareth House, Salisbury, Rhodesia. Her Will was proved at the London Probate Office and she left an estate worth £22,662. Hugh left £3,574 12s 4d at his death in 1935.

There is no register of the birth of their daughter Diana Mary in Edwinstowe, but as her parents sailed for India shortly after their marriage, it is possible that she was born there.

In 1921, Diana and her parents were resident at 617, Finchley Road, Hampstead, London in what appears to be a property of multiple- occupation, possibly flats.

On the 3rd September, 1928, the Incoming Passenger List for the Port of Southampton gives the following information:

Hugh Hume, retired, age 47, Muriel Hume aged 43 and Diana Mary Hume aged 13. They had sailed 2^nd class from Durban, South Africa on the Carnarvon Castle, owned by The Union-Castle Mail Steamship Company Ltd. Their address is recorded as: c/o Captain W.N. Wright, Ardock Lodge, Lewdown, South Devon. This was Muriel’s brother William Noel Wright.

In 1937 Diana, at age 22, was listed at 42/44, Emperor’s Gate, Kensington, SW7, together with 22 other females. This may have been a college for young ladies.

18^th October 1952, the Outgoing Passenger List records Diana’s departure from London on the P. & O. ship ‘Mulbera’ to the port of Beira, Mozambique.   Her U.K. address was The Cottage, Winkley, Devon.

Her future permanent residence is stated as Northern Rhodesia and her occupation  ‘home duties’.

On January 9^th, 1954, at Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia she married Guy Newland Hornby of Chisamba, Northern Rhodesia.

Acknowledgement – War Bulletin December 1914 & Mansfield Reporter December 1913