The St. Johns herald., 1897-09-25

The above cards of invitation were sent out to the guests of the approach ing nuptials several days since. A large number of the friends and rela- lives of the bride and groom have been busily engaged at the residence of the brlde's mother, Mrs. Jennie Hunt, on Rive street, preparing for the great even in the lives of these two young people, and making every arrangement for the fiesta incident thereto.
 On Wednesday morning at S:3O 8. m. at the Catholic church, at this place, Rev. Father ?. M. Badilla pronounced the words that made Frank Ruiz and Therssa Hsnt man and wife, and im- medjately sfserward asked the usual blessing on the union. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only ft u friends composed principally of relatives of the igh-Contractlng par ties The young couple were accompan- to the alta. by the following as brides maids and groomsmen Jake R. Ar mljo and Addje Earth, Candelario Apo daca and Regina Armijo, and Monico Garcia and Amelia Hunt.
 Immediately after the ceremony. the wedding party formed procession at the door of the church. and headed by the St. Johns Brass band, marched to the residence Of Mrs. Hunt, on River street. where a reception was held dur ing the greater part of the day. This wal attended by all the friends of both fannie. and included almost the entire population of S. Johns.
 Al elaborate luncheon was deftly served to the guests during the fore-' noon. to which one and all did full jus tice.
 A grand ball, ia honor of the newly welded pair, was held ID Intervening at Armory Hall, and was attended by all their friends in town. i splendid danc- ing programme was executed. and "all went merry as a marriage bell"
 Some 0f the toiIettes of the ladies were handsome vnd elaborate. The bride wore a magnificent dress of white silk, while the bridesmaids were also becomlngly attired . suits of the same fabr1c and color. The groom and groomsmen were neatly clothedin suits of conventional black.
 Frank Ruiz, he groom, is the son of Alfred Ruiz, district attorney of this county. and the bride is the youngest daughter Of the late Colonel James c. Hunt. Both of the young people were born and raised In this place, and have a host of friends and VI Nell-wishers in this community. The HERALD joins with them i1 wishing tbe young couple 9 long aud appy married life, and may every day of it be as bright as the first one.
 The presents were numerous, costly an a very large proportion of them were Of an eminently practical nature and this, more than anything else. evi dences the hearty good will of friends and relatives. We do not remember O. before chronlcling wedding where the lis of presents included so many items of practical utility. Following is tht list
 NJ and Mrs Alfred Ruiz house and lot fur nisnei
 Frank Ruiz, the groom, gold watch and chain
 4 F. Potter, set of silver ierks knives anC spoons.
 Captain John T. Hogue, silver tea set of si' pieces-
 | St George Creagle and wife, hanging lamp
 Ben sehuster and wife, fine clock.
 sol Earth and wife, china tea set of ffty-si, pieces
 Miss Amelia Hunt $50 cash Mrs Jennie Hunt team sHd wagon. Nj and M-s. Alfre d Ruiz, bridal set. lrudeucio Trujlla pair of oil paintings.
 Mrs. AU.oDlo Duran, picture frame.
 Ms Basnio Cooper scarf
 Nouico Garcia, autograph album. l Solc5ad CandelaTia, scarf
 Mss Regina Armijo set of glasses. Jake R Armiio. pair flower vases, pair tooth pie holders, pair dresser ornaments.
 NJ and Mrs. Dionicio Duran, set of toilet ar ticles
 NJ and Mrs. Tioflo Duran picture scarf
 N and Mrs Miguel Duran, set of toilet ar ticles
 Mi and Mrs E. B. stad3r,l. set table linen
 Samuel Sanchez. saddle pony.
 Herndcn 5 Norris. Prescott, set silver te, spoon
 NJ Poloria Co,oma, tooth pick holders.
 st. Johns Drug Company, glass tea set.
 Mi JeSsil -Co.t, cut glass both pick holders
 David Garcia. smoking set.
 NJ ana Mrs. Jose Augel Chavez, fine wooleI shawt
 Mrs Alfred Ruiz god oar-rings and breas pin Of Mexican hisgree.
 Master Ma uel Ruiz gold ruby ling.
 Erminio Garcia. set of silver Fnives ane forks
 Isaac Earth, fine white quil5.
 MT and Mrs. Luis Chavez, toIlet set
 Misses Perez. s.lk mufiers.
 Mrs O'Boyls, Prescott. silver berry spoon. l Ynsz Ruiz. 5ae waist
 Maria Ruiz fue waist
 Ciprisna Ruiz bridal set. ] Nosif0s Truiilo toile. set
 Something 10 Depend On.