Arizona citizen., 1879-12-06
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 The Carpenter HasqUez Weddnq.

Inc celeDratlon ot the nuptials of NIT. Sidney W. Carpenter and Miss Josefa Vasquez, at Levin's Hall, Thurs day evening, December 4, was doubt. less the most elaborate affair of the kind ever witnessed in Arizona. About three hundred invitations had been is sued to a large circle of friends, and the most complete and generous ar. engagements made for the entertainment and comfort of the expected guests. At half past seven in the evening, a carnage containing Father Antonio and tue groom and his attendants halted at the residence of the brides parents. The party entered the house and in the presence of a few friends a brief ceremony was performed after the form of the Catholic faith. This being over the bridal party were con- veyed Tn carriages to Levin's Hall where an elegant concourse of the elite of Tucson awaited their coming The bridal party consisted of the bride and groom and two bridesmaids and groomsmen, and were received at the door by Major V. H. Sturm, master of ceremony, and conducted to seats in front of the rostrum, upon which were seated the Sixth Cavalry Band in full uniform. The hall was brilliantly lighted and draped with evergreens and flags of both nations.
 The bride, who is a charming type of the Spanish brunette, just eighteen, tall and graceful, was attired in an ex- quiSite white satin dress with train, a flowing veil bedecked with graceful wreaths of fragrant orange blossoms. and white satin slippers. The groom wore the conventional broadcloth.
 Immediately upon the arrival of the bridal party the guests congregated in the west end of the hall and the bride and groom presented themselves before Chief Justice c. G W. French, who the ceremony after the civil form in most dignified and proper manner. As soon as the Judge had ended his remarks the band struck up the wedding march and Mir. and Mrs. Carpenter received the hearty congra'- ulations of the assembled guests. Then followed the may waltz till the spa cious hall seemed a whirl of merry makers.
 Promptly at eleven o'clock Major Sturm announced the arrival ot the hour 10 sup. As if by magic the ban quet board was spread with the gener- ous bounues of our host. We will not particular ze on the choice viands, the rich delicacies or the sparkling cup. Suffice it 10 say that more pro fuse repaSt was never looked upon in these parts. For the superior excel lence of the supper credit must be giv- cn to the culinary department of our most popular hotel, The Palace.
 The many elegant ladies present were dressed with exquisite taste and presented most charming appear ance.
 Major Sturm accepted the position of master of ceremony at the earnest request of Mr. Carpenter, and to his management is due the credit of the pleasant harmony ot arrange ments which so greatly enhanced the enjoyment of the occasion. At three o'clock the guests dispersed, and the bride and groom were conveyed to their elegantly furnished home on Convent street.
 May their union so happily begun, continue in peace and prosperity and be productive only of the many bene- ! fcial results intended by the sacred institution of marriage.
 THE wife of Dr. Ramon Guerrero died suddenly this morning at her residence. She was attacked with syncope immediately after childbirth, which resulted fatally in few hours. She leaves a husband and four small children to mourn her loss, all Of ] whom have the sincere sympathy of this community in their deep affiic- .lon. The funeral will take place from her late residence tomorrow at 12 o'clock m.
 MR. F. R. GERARD, manager for Sherman, Hyde & Co.,, of San Fran cisco, arrived in Tucson yesterday and will remain here two weeks. Any parties desiring to consult him on the subject of pianos or organs, etc, can see him at MT. Earll's bookstore on Meyers street
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