Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-27
(From Sundays DAily.)

I'"'N "" sudy CNcuIHH dt l30 North Mt. Vernon Ave, a, the home of MT. and Mrs. P. 4. Johns when their beautiful daughter Pau line Anita, became the bride of MT. Leo Ballenger of Tucson. This pretty romance began years ago when the bride was a student in the University at Tucson. Like unto Jacob of old, this faithful lover has waited twelve years for the reaiiza- lion of his hopes.
 For the occasion the house was ablaze with lights. and radiant with flowers. The hall was tastefuliy decorated with yellow chrysanthe- muns. and the front parlor was banked with masses of American Beauties. In the back parlor where the ceremony took place, was a wedding bell of white roses and smilax, while pepper boughs and white chrysanthemums formed an effective background for the bridal party.
 Promptly on the stroke of eight o'clock to the strains of Mendei- sshon's Wedding March. the brides maid entered, followed by the ma iron-of-honor, then the bride on the arm of her father. They me, the groom under the wedding bell and Rev. J. Redwood Jenkins solcm- nized the marriage ceremony, using the impressive Episcopal service The bridal couple knelt on cushions of white satin. 70 Perfect Day" was rendered during the ceremony. The bride formed a pretty picture in dainty gown of white charmeuse satin entrain, trimmed with Duchesse lace. A wedding veil of silk tulle was fastened with a wreath of or ange blossoms. Her bouquet of bride roses was tied with spangled net.
 The bridesmaid. Miss Jessie Jean Higley, of Phoenix. was charming in pink silk chiffon over pink mes saline, and she carried pink roses, Mrs. s. Harry Cooper of Tucson, sister of the groom was matron- of-honor. She was attractiveiy gowned in lavender charmeuse satin with an over. .dress of blue crystal net, with pearl ornaments. Her bouquet was pink La France roses.
 Mrs. F. A. Johns. mother of the bride wore black marquisette over peacock blue messaline. The brides brother. Bert Johns, acted as best man. and her father gave her away. After the ceremony was over and inc bride had been kissed and cried over by the ladies, and many of inc gentlemen had gallantly availed themselves of the privilege usually accorded them on such occasions, the bridal party repaired to the din- ing room which was elaborately de- corated in pink roses and smilax. strands of which were iestooned from the electrolier 10 the four cor ners of the table, and around it's outer edge. Softly shaded candles were charming additions and minia- lure bride and groom were favors. Seated at this table. were Mr. and Mrss Leo Ballenesr, Mr. Bert Johns, Miaa Jessie Higiey, Rev. J. Rock wood Jenkins, Mrs. $. Harry Coop CT, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Johns. Mr. and Mrs. s. R, Trengrove, Mrs. A. A. John and Mrs. s. w. Higley of Phoenix. At small tables through out the pariors were seated the oth- CT guests, and delicious refreshments were enjoyed by all The Misses Louise and Lilybelle Campbell. Ny dia Acker. and Elaine Wooster served punch, and the Misses Flor snee Jones and Anna Campbell Jsnss assisted at the brides table.
 Eaesr the bride appeared in a smart going away gown of blue velvet and hat to match. The guests being .ioath to leave the hap py couple, formed merry escort 10 the midnight train, where amid showers of rice. and much cheering, Mir. and Mrs. Ballsneer escaped into their state room, from where would be-followers were barred by an un- yielding porter. The baggage mas ter not having eyes in the back of his head could not be expected to see the banners and inscriptions on the baggage.
 The honeymoon will include n visit to Mir and Mrs. N. s. Balleng- CT, parents of the groom, and later various resorts in California and Oregon.
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