Arizona weekly citizen., 1888-04-28
THE FRRENAN--MAywfIi, WED.
 DING.
The CongregationaI Church filled with
 the Elite of Tuc.on.

o' H'su 'ooNougfcShiional 'oo Churci
 was crowded to its utmost capacity h,
 Tucson's far women and brave men
 all eager to witness the ceremony which
 was to make Mir. Merrill P. Freeman
 and Miss Allene Maxwell husband apf
 wife.
 The groom IS che of the very brioht est of Tucson's young business men. and as the former postmaster of this city
 and as the present cashier and general
 manager of the Consolidated Bank ot
 Tucson, and Tucson's City Treasurer h. IS thoroughly well known, liked and res pected by this entire community. Tn society his culture aud graceful manner,
 have made him ever a favorite and by reason of his well sttested ability and ] integrity he enjoys Bn unusually large share of the respect of his fellows
 wherever he Is known.
 The bride IS sister of Mrs. H. R, Jetfords and although she has been amongst us but few months it is not too much to say that her dainty beauty her wlnsome manner and her true vo- manly dignity and lRrgeness of hear, combine to make one of the most d. sergedly popular and attractive young lR1ies that have ever visited the ancien Inf and honorable pueblo.
 The church wGs beautifully decorated for the occasion. Above the altar rose an arch of woven evergreeps and snowy flowers; depending from the center of the arch was an exquisite floral marriage bell framed of white roses. si,h a simple royal oalla lily for tongue, while bell rnna tUIna1 xrfth rna.a
 Was thrown gracefully over a chair to the left of the minister.
 At o'clock the organ pealed forth Mendelshon's Grand Wedding March. and with the swell of the music came the wedding party. First came the ushers, Lleuts. Reber, Harris, Slavens. Mr. States Morrison, Mir. F. Fl. Hereford, and Mir. Calvert Wilson; next followed Miss Ida fleischer Jeffords, the neice of the bride and her only female attendants ,a blooming little lady of some five summers who bore upon shite satin cushion, the wedding rinR; and last, leaning upon the arm of her brother-in-law. Hon. II. R. JeffOrds. came the bride-a dream of surpssslng lovellness-as modestly she went forward to meet the man who, for the future, was to be ruler of her destiny as well as the lord of her heart. At the altar they were met by the groom-elect and bis best man, MT. Penney, and the Rev. H. Hammond Cole. the officiating minister, Lieuts. Harris Reber ana Slsveus were drawn up in line st the right, Messrs. Hereford, Wilson and Morrison to the left of the altar. Mir, TeDny stood to the right hsnd of the groom whom he SUD- ported with wise courage. To the left of the bride stood her little attendant. While the minister read the beautiful and impressive Episcopal marriage ser vice and to fucson's society was added as sn entirely one more charming family
 The bride WAS attired in an exquisite costume of white fsills franchise and white tulle. mode en tram Y neck and elbow sleeves, with white tulle veil which fell in billowy masses to the floor and a cluster of orange blossoms nestled in her hair. her only ornaments were dia- monds-the groom's gift. Miss Ida Jeffords WAS cOstumed ID a Greek dra- pery of white cashmere made en train. with her sunny hair gathered up in a Psyche knot.
 After the ceremony the bridal party accompanied by 8 few friends repaired to the residence of Mir. and Mrs. H. + Jeffords and at the north end of the spacious parlor and ID front of a screen of willow with treizs of calls lillies and studded with flowers, the bride EDd groom stood as they receIved the con of their friends. Afterwards were served, and the happy couple were toasted with most hearty good will,
 Mrs. G. B. Heney wore a costume of pearl silk, trimmed with silver-embroid- cred lace: ornaments, diamonds.
 Mrs. W. c. Dsvls-Rich black silk. trimmed in steel pssssmen- reTie; ornaments. diamonds.
 Mrs. Judge Bsrnes-HsDdsome ruby velvet; princess front Of troosded satin.
 Mrs. J. 1T. Martin-Black silk V neck drspery of chsntilly lace; ornaments, diamonds.
 Mrs George Rodney Smith-COmbin- stion of white lsce and surab silk.
 Mrs. Herbert Brown-Cresm slbstross cloth, combined with white lace.
 Mrs. B. NJ. Jacobs-A handsome Paris made costume of cream surah cut decol- lette, ChiDs cEape drspery; many dis- mond ornaments,
 Mrs. .Wm. m.Zeckendorf-Ri and hand some black silk, cut decolette aud sleeve less, trimmed ID gold passsmentene or namebts, diamond star suspended from g pearl necklace, end many other dis monds.
 Mrs, H. Fl. Cole-Hsndsome brown 1 silk trimmed in psssamenterie.
 Mrs. R. A. Johnson-Black silk skirt | with ruby velvet waist, cut neck and short sleeves.
 Mrs. c. O. Smith-Rich black silk, cor sage bouquet of white mRrgurites.
 Mrs. B.W, Tchenor-Hsndsome ruby | silk walking costume.
 Mrs. H.R Jeffords--Blsck Lyons vel vet, draperies of black crepe embroider- | ed in oblong blocks of silver.
 The presents were numerous and very | handsome.
 The brides mother gave one dozen | solid silver forks and one solid silver | butter knife.
 D. Henderson - French clock of rare beauty. A hunting scene being exquis- Itely enam slled upon it's face.
 Mir. and Mrs. H R. Jeffords-One doz- en solid silver oyster forks.
 Mir. Calvert Wilson-One dozen solid | silver nut picks.
 The bachelors of Fort Lowell-s silver ,6Tu recelNer or OthutIuI ucciku'
 Mr, and Mrs. R. A. Johnson-Solid .Ilver sugar shell, gold lined.
 Dr. and Mrs. N. H. Mstss-A silver tub Tor broken ice.
 Dr.sud Miss Wsrdvell-One dozen ss- sorted after dinner cups ot great beauty.
 Capt. J. B.:Kerr-Solid silveri berry spoon, gold lined.
 Dr. II. E. Crepin-A handsome onyx sleek.
 Mrs. und Mrs. Wm. Zeckendorf-Two 'old silver coffee cups and ssucers of lnique design.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tichnor- One dozen icimeter-shsped fruit knives. ID silver stand.
 Frank H. Hereford A silver cake IDite.
 Mrs. A. R. Johnson, Mss Lizzie Fisher, Miss Maggie Johnson-H dozen bangle bracelets. Jndge and Mrs, Wm. H. Barnes, and ,ir. and Mrs. J. H. Martin Handsome ,ronze card receiver. of unique design.
 Mrs. Brewster Cameron-SolId silver yrup pitcher.
 Mr. and Mrs. ". c. Dsvis-Hsndsome ,old lined solId silver berry spoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Brovn-Very ,retty Japanese tete-a-tete set.
 Herbert Tenney- One dozen solid