The log cabin Democrat., 1912-10-31
KILLIAN-ROGERS.

KILLIAN-ROGERS.
 The marriage of Miss Eliza Watts killian and Mr. Slas w. Rogers was s brilliant social event of last even ing, which was solemnized at the First Presbyterian church at S:30 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 inents developed in white and green.
 The organ and entire background of the rostrum was enveloped in white tulle, over which trailed grace ful vines of hot house smilax. On either side of the rostrum were 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 effec- 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 beautiful musical pro gram, assisted by Mrs. Fred Flu banks and Miss Gertrude Burnett of Spartanburg, who rendered a 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 12 had formed a half circle at the altar.
 The maid of honor, Miss Mary Southard of Union, s. C., preceded the bride, and was lovely in a pink crepe de chine gown, made entraln, and carried an armful of delicate pink chrysanthemums.
 Three of the bridesmaids wore pink and three white gowns, the colors al ternating as they formed the half cir cle. They wore beautiful gowns of crepe meteor, trimmed in draped lace, and their bouquets were 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 70 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.
 The bridal gown was of rich ivory 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 drapery were caught with pearl tassels. The long tulle veil was bound to the head by a slender chap let of orange blossoms. She carried shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley.
 Mrs. Rogers, as Miss Killian, has since her return from college Tn Washington, D. C., been one of the most popular and beloved girls in Greenvlle, possessing an unusually lovable and sweet disposition, and it is deeply regretted that her marriage will take her so far from her home and native state.
 MT. 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 the hundreds of handsome gifts. The elegant silver service was gift of the groom's parents, and the splendid chest of flat silver was from the brides parents, many other beautiful gifts being among the collection.
 Just following the ceremony a large reception was given at the home of the bride, 4 Washington Road.
 The elegant home was beautifully decorated, ivy forming a delicate frieze on the walls, and intertwined along the balustrade, background of palms and ferns, giving an effective setting to the lovely scene.
 The drawing room and reception hall were in green and white. The mantels and cabinets holding silver vases of handsome chrysanthemums;
 The dining room was in pink and silver. The brides table was very daintily and beautifully appointed. The center decoration was stand of duchess roses, and just above was shower of pink ribbons holding tiny baskets of asparagus ferns.
 From a draped bow of tulle under the chandelier garlands of white tulle and sprays of ivy were suspended to the corners of the table, and ending l in boW-knOtS