Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-11
Mostly About People

The social season may be said now to
have fairly begun. What with two large
dances and an important wedding TINS
week. as we'll ms the State Fair in progress
during the week, this has been very
busy time.
The near future offers many attractions
u society. particularly the weddings.
more or less. to fill the social horizon.
During the summer many love-knots
we're tied by Cupid. ever on his job, and
some of the engagements Of the last three
months will soon be made public.
Today Every Evening makes the in
teresting announcement OF the engage
ment oi Miss Leah Anderson Burton of
Lewes and DR.. Rowland Gardiner Payn-
ter Of Georgetown.
Miss Burton is the daughter OF DR..
Hiram Rodney Burton, former member
,of Congress from Delaware. and one OF
The States best-known citizens.
As chairman Of legislation in the fight
for ratification of the suffrage movement,
IN Delaware, Miss Burton conducted one
of the most forceful campaigns Of the
suffrage history. She is of striking appear
Ance, and possessed Of the utmost charm
IN manner. DR.. Paynter is a leader IN
the Democratic party and has been promi-
fncntly mentioned for nomination Tor
eovernor. He is one Of the most popular
men Of the State, particularly IN Sussex
county.
No formal announcement has been
snade Of the engagement
The first of tho fan weddings will be
s1hc beautifully arranged nuptials OF Miss
Esther Dallett, daughter OF Mrs. +.
James Dallctt and ". Fletcher Iwombiy
of Reading. Mass, which viii take place
. ,l,,,rr OF ON,
time, in St Andrews Church, Rev. X. W.
Tmpncll officiating.
A charming color effect of orchid, blue
and yellow viii characterize the costumes
of the bride attendants, and many deeply
Interested friends will be present to wit
ness the ceremony. Joseph II. Dallett VIII
give hls sister In marriage, and Mrs.
Joseph Dallett will be the matron of
honor. Miss Helen Thompson Will be the
maid Of honor. The bridesmaids will be
Miss Charlotte Mahaffy, Miss Jeanette
Thomas, Miss Marjorie Speakman, Miss
Dorothy Kay OF West Chester, Miss
Marjorie Caldwell OF Philadelphia, Miss
Priscilla Twombly of Reading, Pa, who
y sister Of the bridegroom.
Paul White, of New Haven, Conn,
will act as best man for MIR. Iwomoiy
and the ushors will include: Lawrence
Crosby, of New York; Lincoln Scholhcld
of Chester; John Marshall of Swarthmore;
DIR. Ralph Barrett of East Summer, Me-,
Merville Thompson Of Carney's Point
and Wendell Swint of this city.
The bridesmaids viii be gowned IN
soft shades Of orchid-colored chiffon,
adorned with Alice blue ribbons, and worn
with hats Of orchid chiffon trimmed IN
blue ostrich feathers. Their flowers VIII
b. dahlias, shading from orchid to yellow.
The maid Of honor and the matron of
honor viii wear orchid chiffon, with trin-
mings II orchid color, and their hats VIII
ba trimmed with orchid-colored feathers.
Their flowers VIII be Opheha roses. The
bride VIII wear a distinctive gown of soft
novelty crepe with collar OF duchess lace.
The train is Of crepe meteor and the hlmy
bridal veil Of tlile is caught with duchess
lace and orange blossoms. Her shower
bouquet is composed of white roses
After the ceremony a reception TO 200
OF more relatives and friends will be held
in the parish building of St. Andrews,
after which the bridal couple viii leave
on honeymoon tour. They VIII reside
nj Penn's Grove, n. ].
The bride has enjoyed very popular
young ladyhood IN this city, and Mr..
Twomhly is most successful IN his chosen
hEe Of work.
Out-of-town guests for the wedding
will include Mrs. ". L. Twombly and