Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-06-13
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RUTH J. MEYER
Lowndes Rogers Wedding
Most Impressive Affai,

one Of the l0veliest and most I'm.
presslvc weddings which has taken
place this season was solemnlzed Thurs.
day morning at the ST. Andrews Epis'
copal church when Miss Dorothy
lowndes, daughter 81 Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
J. y. Lowndes. and John T.. Rogers.
were united In the holy bonds 81 we'd
lock. Rev. l.. e. Seaman officiating.
The interior beauty of the church was
enhanced by the exquisite floral decora'
tons used Tor the occasion. About the
altar rail and the choir loft sprays OF
honeysuckle combined with the glor'
ious tints of June roses were entwined.
while the rostrum was changed into B,
veritable bower In which ferns. bios
snming potted plants. palms and garden
roses seemed to flourish In n riot Of
gorgeous colors.
Preceding the entrance Of the bridal
party. Mrs. L. D. Newly sang % per
feet Love" composed by Miss Julia
i.Ockett Of this city and particular
friend Of the bride. Following this solo
the choir. of which Miss sowndes was
for some time IA member. rendered The
Voice That Breathed Der Eden" and
then into the hushed sacredness of the
hour. stole the soft strains Of the LO
hengrin wedding march. Miss Gertrude
l.owndes. sister Of the bride. at the or
gan.
The groom and his best man. Orvill,
Long, lead the procession, and were fol
lowed by the bridesmaids. Misses Mar
garet kendrick and Margaret Lowndes
the latter sister Of the bride Miss
kendrlck was becomingly attired III
sheer rose colored organize with hat "a
match. while Miss Lowndes was lovely
in a dainty frock OF white.
Miss Betty Lou ozier. maid 81 honor
was becomingly attircd In an organdi,
frock OF burnt orange color. and was
accompanied by little Miss Betty Xiv
ms. ring bearer. whose tripping feet
seemed impatient 81 the slow cadences
Of the march. Her frock was of or
candle also. the palest shades 81 pink
and green combined. and she carried 4
long siemmed Faster lin In whose gold
en- heart rested the marriage ring. Al
uf the. young lady attendants carrie,
dainty baskets II sweet pea blossoms
tied with bows Of pink tulle.
And then last of all came the bride OF
the arm 81 her father. She was be
comingly atiired In travelling suit o
navy blue tricutine with harnonizinl
accessories. which brought out the girl
ish freshness Of her blond beauty. Sh,
carried a bouquet of brides roses tie'
with tulle.
Amid relatives and host Of friend
who have known the bride since child
hood. the young people were united u
marriage. leaving the church TO tn
strains OF the occasional from Men
delssohn.
Following the ceremony an informa
reception was held az the Lowndes res
idence. 1909 Van Buren, street whicl
had been beautifully decorated for tn
occasion with cut flowers. ferns an
Smilax, carrying out the bridal motif o
pink and white. The delicious &c
course served the many guests also cat
ried out the general color sheme.
Later Mr.. and Mrs Rogers left vi
automobile on wedding tour whic
will include various points In Texas
AZ their first stop. Lubbock. which the
reached Thursday evening. they wer
delightfully."- entertained with Dime
rarity by friends In that city. Ate
their return they will be- at home o
West Sixteenth street
Mrs. Rogers was practically raised q
Amarillo. and enjoys unusual popuiarit
among the younger social set 81 IN
city. Mr.. Rogers holds a responsible
position with the Texas Overland con
pany. and Is no, only prominent in bu'
mess circles. hut II also a favorite In tn
social life of Amarillo Their man
friends Join In extending TO them sir
Cere wishes for their future happines,