Christmas Eve in Ottawa 1880

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John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll and Marquess of Lorne was Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883. His wife was Princess Louise, a daughter of Queen Victoria.

If we are to take the caption of this illustration seriously, somewhere in the picture is the viceregal couple. Is he the one waving the chicken or is he holding the wolf skin full of some nasty liquid? Is she crone wrapped up in blankets and peddling apples? Answers on a post-card please.

Here is a photo of the Marquess, to help in your identification.

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