Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-06
Mostly About People


Everyone IL hoping that the wealth
81 will he perfect next Wednesday SO
that the flower market In Cool Spring
Park may have a lovely setting. The
ladies on the committees have been at
work for weeks so that blue skies and
golden sunshine will be all that Is
needed TO guarantee tho success OF the
affair. Nearly all tho society women
of the city are interested In the mar
kct and those who Will not be there to
sell will be present 10 buy the lovely
flowers and plants that will make the
park blossom like rose.
Mrs. A. Felix du Pont Is chairman
and Mrs. G. Marshall Barton. secre-
tary and treasurer. Miss Madeleine
Draper and Mrs. William G. Spru-
ance also are on the board OF man
ayers. Every one can md something
20 his fancy. from the garden produce,
of which Mrs Josiah Marvel is chair
man and Mrs. Charles l.. Reese. VICE
chairman, to the live puppies and
kittens. little piss. and other pets, of
which Mrs. j. Saunders Taylor and
Mrs. Allen Henry are in charge. Miss
Cornelia Draper and Miss Amy du
lont are chairmcn Of another spot
that will attract the children, the
sand box that will be full OF grab pack
ages. For the person who likes u
dolvc In the earth and make his own
blossoms grow. Mrs. Henderson Weir
and Mrs. Thomas Miller Will have
charge OF n booth where garden acccs-
sorics are sold and for those who want
20 enjoy tho flowers without the
trouble Of cultivation. Mrs. Harry
Haskell and Mrs George Rissell have
arranged ssle OF cut flowers The
amateur gardener can also secure
cuttings from the committee headed
by Mrs Irenee du pont.
For tho hungry wayfarer will hs
tho delicious luncheon served at the
cafeteria. whore Mrs. Frank DE Ar
mond and Mrs Robert Tomlinson are
chairmen. During the day a commit
tee. under the direction OF Mrs. vii.
liam Denhsm and Miss Mary Marvc
Will serve ice cream, and lemonaa,
will be served by the assistants o
Mrs Clement w. Miller and Miss De.
horsh Scott.
Mrs William s. Mitchell announce.
tho engagement Of her daughter, Mari
an Mitchell. and Midshipman Wendell
Smith Taylor, L. s. Naval Academ,
NJ Annapolis
sydney Scott Is giving a house par
ty n, scaview Golf Club. near Atlanti,
City. this week end. Among the loca
guests viii he Mr. and Mrs. Josep,
Dsllett Miss Elizabeth Holiday. Mis-,
Jane Marvel. Miss Sarah Townsend
Simpson Dean. Mr.. Baker. from Har
ward. Henry Scott. Jr.. and his father
Henry 7. Scott.
Mrs Davis Allan Neasc has return
ed 20 her home IN New York City
after spending the winter with Aei
sister. Mrs. Victor Jereris. Will,
hero Mrs. Noase has been delightful,
entertained at dinners. breakfasts an,
parties. She WIFI be remembered b,
wtmingtonians as Miss Edwina Byt,
Adair.
Mrs. John Rsskob left this week 70
Q three weeks visit 20 Hot Spring.
Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Gilletc OF or
ford. England. are being congratulate
on the birth Of a son about A fort
nisht ago. Mrs Gillett Is a daughte
az Mr.. and Mrs william p. Bancrci
81 this city.
MIR. William r. Carnes. formerly {
this city, now OF Bethlehem. Pa,
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Haskell an
Mr. and Mrs. George T. Bissell, hav
zone 20 New York for the week-en
20 see Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Terke
ssii
Mr. ana Mrs. Ernest Taite and Mis-
Virginia Kenny. who have been spenC
ins week with Mr.. and Mrs. Williar
Barr. left yesterday for Washington.
Mr. and MIRA Walter Carpenter al
spending few days in New York.
Mrs. W. X. du pont and Miss Pol
Gu ront are expected home fro
Europe on Tuesday.
Mrs. Harlan Scott is spending a fe
onys IN Washington, d. c.
NJ. and Mrs Leonard Yerkes ss
today for two-months' trip
Europe
Mrs. Joseph II. ooeli and Miss Hels
odsll Will sail on June % for bri
stay IN England.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bancroft al
Niss Esther Bancroft will sail ne
Saturday for England. After spen
inr some time there. they will Wis
France, and will return 20 Ameri
about the middle OF July.
Tho spring golf season for wom
will open on Monday. when handles
medal play will start AT 2 o'clock
the Country club. Many devotees
the sport are expected 10 be prese
60 participate In the tournament a
80 watch. A club luncheon Will
served az / O'Clock and IL is hop
that the bridge players. as well as Z
golfers. will take advantage Of this
Many local persons have been into
estod IN the annual Indoor Horse Sh'
being held IN the Cavalry Squadr
Armory At Philadelphia. the last thr
days of this week. More than
classes OF horses were judged, inclu
ing polo ponies and work hors
Among those donating prizes we
Miss Amy du Pont. William du Po
and X. Y. III. Carpenter.