The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-25
ROGERS rAu, ON WEDDING.
Beautiful Marriage # Most Popular Couple
in Bennt ttsville 6. G.


Eennettsville, 5. c., May "a
Especial 1.-The Episcopal church was
crowded Wednesday night at the hTst
mai riage TO take place within its walls,
the plighting of the troth of Mr.. Freder-
lex A Rogers and Miss Mary Sprunt
Faison.
The church was tastily decorated with
pottcd plants, palms, ferns, eVerSreens
and cut flowers. The color scheme was
carried out in the decorations OF pink
and white. Rev. c. w. Boyd, rector of
st. Paul's church. performed the cere
mony.
Mrs. w. P. Breeder presided at the or
gan. assisted by Prof Nj. L. Davidson
as viclnist, while several young ladies
and gentlemen composed the choir. Just
at 9 p. nj. as the cfoir SANG the bridal
chorus the party entered tho church in
the following order: The ushers, MessrS.
l M Haige ard w. l.. Kinney, Robt.
Ricaud and A. C. Douglas; then came
the brides maids Miss Minnie Lee Ash
ford, of Kinstcn. n. c., with Miss Allie
Z. Moore, of Benncttsville $. c. Next
followed the groomsmen, Mr.. Nathan
Toms, of Bernettsville, S. c., with Mr..
w. II, Mckay, OF Bennettsville, ). G.
Then came Miss Molle Rogers, of Ben
nettsville, S. c.. with Miss Loula kerr
Zimmerman, of Tallahassee. Fla, follow
ed by the groomsmen, Mr.. J.. l. Guion,
of Columbia, S. c.. with Mr.. Julius T..
Dudley, Of Bcnnettsvlle, s G. Little
Nell Jackson, of Bcnnettsville s. c., the
ring bearer. came next. bearing the ring
ulon silver tray. Next came the
bride, leaning on the arm of her father,
Or. ]. A. Faison, being preceded by the
came of homer. Mrs. Frederic M. Wal
tiers, o: Raleigh. n. c. They were met
at the chancel by The groom with his
best man. Mr. Bromiield T.: Rogers of
Bennettsville. s. G.
The bride was attire3 in white orsan-
die. entrain with applique and gauZe
ribbon ruchings, yelled in tulle. She
carried boquet of brides roses tied with
V hite satin ribbon. The bridesmaids
wore white organdje, en- train and car
ried pink carnations, tied with pinl, ;lb-
| bon. The ring bearer wore pink organ
6ie The dame of honor was daintily
gowncd in white crgandie, en- train, car
ying white carnations tied with white
ribbon.
From the church the bridal party wer4
driven TO the elegant residence of the
brides father. where q charming recep-
tion was given and music was furnished
| by the Pee Dee string band.
The wedding presents were numerous,
useful and handsome, consisting of sill
vefware, cut glass china, pictures, etc.
DR.. Faison and family came to Ben
nettsville from Raleigh, n. c., some five
or six years ago and his ability has won
10: him a splendid practice among the
best and most influential families of this
county, and he and family occupy the
highest, social positions. Miss Mary
Sprunt Faison, the happy bride is one
of the most charming and attractive
young ladies in the eastern portion of
the State, while Mr.. Rogers, the groom,
is young business man OF this town of
recognized ability, and is an honored
member of an old aristocratic family.
The happy couple have gone to Wash
ington, ID. c.. and other northern cities
end Will not be at home until June 9TH
This was a wedding in high life, a most
delightful occasion and for long time
las been the topic of conversation.