The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-30
KILLIAN-ROGERS.


The marriage of Miss Eliza Watts
killian and Mr.. Sias w. Rogers was
a brilliant social event of last even
ing, which was solemnized at the
First Presbyterian church at $50
o'clock.
This lovely church has never been
more beautifully decorated than for
this occasion, under the supervision
Of few friends of the bride. who
used wonderful taste in the appoint
ments developed in white and green.
The organ and entire background
Of the rostrum was enveloped in
white tulle, over which trailed grace
full vines of hot house smilax.
On either side of the rostrum We're
towering banks of palms and ferns,
out of which emerged, from each side,
three pyramid pedestal candelabras
holding many white candles In front
of his stately picture was an atfec-
tive arrangement of hundreds of can
dies massed in a low, broad pyramid,
and giving a festive touch to the love
ly bridal scene.
An hour before the ceremony Mrs.
R. H. Kennedy, organist of Christ
church, gave a beautiful musical pro
gram, assisted by Mrs. Fred Eu-
banks and Miss Gertrude Burnett of
Spartanburg, who rendered violin
duet and two artistic solos.
The bridal party was announced by
Lohengrin's Wedding March, Master
Jones McAdoo, nephew of the bride,
coming down the side aisle and hold
ing back the ribbons for the party,
which came down the side aisles sin
gly, first bridesmaid then a grooms-
man, until the y had formed a half
circle at the altar.
Southland of Union, S. c., preceded
the bride, and was lovely in a pink
crepe de chine gown, made entrain,
and carried an armful of delicate
pink chlysanthemums.
Three of the bridesmaids wore pink
and three white gowns, the colors al
ternating as they formed the half cir
Gle. They wore beautiful gowns of
crepe meteor trimmed in draped lace,
and their bouquets We're Of handsome
pink chrysanthemums.
The bride came in with her father
and met the groom with his best man,
A. Robert Barber, of Washington, d.
c., at the altar
In the presence of friends, relatives
and out-of-town guests, the impress
sive ring ceremony was performed by
the Rev. W. T. Sloan, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, during
which Miss Gertrude Burnett softly
played 20 Sublime, Sweet Evening
Star
The bride is beautiful blonde and
was particularly lovely in her bridal
gown, which was especially suited to
her slender, girlish type.
satin, made with a long square train.
The bodice was formed almost entire
ly Of pearl trimming, and had yoke
Of rose point lace
The skirt was draped and the ends
of the drapeIy were caught with
pearl tassels. The long tulle veil was
bound to the head by a slender chap
let of orange blossoms. She carried
a shower bouquet of brides roses and
lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Rogers, as Miss KilHan, has
since her return from college in
Washington, d. c., been one of the
most popular and beloved girls in
Greenville, possessing an unusually
lovable and sweet disposition, and it
is deeply regretted that her marriage
will take her 50 far from her home
and native state
Mr.. Rogers is very successful
lawyer Of Conway, Ark, where he is
prominent in the social world, and on
his visits to Greenville has made
many staunch friends.
Their popularity was attested by
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