In the solemn procession which took place to the church, the company of ladies preceded; the _jefe_ and myself led the line of male friends, and, when we filed into the church, the building was fairly filled.

The special friends, including our party, moved in procession to the high altar, where the ceremony was performed.

The bridal company knelt with candles in their hands.

Other candles, some of enormous size, were burning in various parts of the church.

The priest, with much ceremony, gave the sacrament of the communion to the couple, and then fastened two golden chains, crossing, about both their necks.
A scarf of satin was placed upon them so as to cover both, passing over the head of the woman, and the shoulders of the man.