The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-07-09
The Anniversary Dinner.

The Anniversary Dinner.
1t was a pretty idea that came to
a bride of year, who did not wish to
be left out. of the summer wedding
festivities, in the giving of an ami
versary dinner, that was charmingly
reminiscent of the real marriage feast.
The table was all in white with plain
damask and dainty china In the center
We're lilies of the valley and smilax,
and a bell shaped covering of smilax
hung over the chandelier, from which
were festoons of tulle, suggesting the
bridal veil. Tall candlesticks We're
also used with bell shaped shades, dain-
tily trimmed with the. same flowers
as in the center-piece.
For the menu fruit cocktail was
served, also chicken bouillon, roast
lamb, little ribs, asparagus and new
potatoes in small balls. The salad
was especially tasteful. A branded
peach in center of plate, beside this
was placed a few Strawberries, either
fresh or Il choice brand of preserved
ones, also a long strip of pineapple
and section of grapefruit; the sauce
was the brandy of the peach and the
juice of the strawberry strained to-
gether.
The ice cream was in yellow and
green, vanilla and pistachio and the
bride cake was surrounded with punches
of sweet peas. A spray of lilies of
the valley was in each fngerbowE
Small boxes of honeymoon cakes We're
also served.
They were arranging their plans sor
the summer.
what l should like" said Gwen
dolin. "is large shady place where l
could stay as long as l wish, regardless
of expense
WELL" responded her father, 'why
don't you put on your hat ?"-Washiug-
ton Star.
Given a Bridal Shower.
Miss Nellie Widell, one of the brides
of the near future, was given a very
pretty bridal shower last evening by
Mrs August Zimmerman and Mrs.
Charles Taylor at the home of the lat
ter. The national colors were used in
decorations, also cut flowers and ferns.
In front of the alcove, a large flag was
artistically draped, concealing sheet,
which contained the shower parcels.
The guest of honor was then blindfold-
ed and led under the flag, where she
received a literal shower when two of
the guests. Miss Mae Widell and Miss
Lucy Taylor, pulled the strings which
allowed the parcels to fall. Five hun
bred was played during the evening and
the prizes won by Mrs. Sapey and Mrs.
,Jache. Following the amusement fea-
lures a delicious course luncheon was
served.
Birthday Party Given for Mrs. Stevens.
A delightful dinner twas given on
Monday at the Jungle, the country
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Strader, in honor
of Mr.. Strader's cousin, Mrs. Harriet
Stevens, whose seventy ninth birthday
anniversary occurred on July 4. Covers
for eight were laid at the round table,
decorated with roses and national flags.
A feature of the dinner, which was in
five courses. was huge birthday cake,
with the initials H. r. c.. S., and COW
cred with seventy-nine flaming red,
white and blue candles. Guests from
abroad were the Misses Cochran from
Chicago and Wilson l.. Gould of Min
neapolis Mrs. Stevens received many
remembrances of the day from friends
in Rusnford, Mimi, and Jacksonville,
Florida
Quiet Wedding
At the German Lutheran Evangelical
church this morning, quiet wedding
ceremony was solemnized, the contract
ing parties being Miss Ottelia A. Weber
and Christian ID. Foelster, both of Man
kato. Rev. A. f. Winter performed the
ceremony in the presence of relatives
and few friends. The bride was be-
comingly attired in gown of white,
and the couple were attended by Miss
Amelia Weber and August Schweim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foelster are well known
Mankato people, and on their return
from short honeymoon trip to Min
neapolis are to locate i'll this city.
where they will be at home to their
many friends.
!. :. :.
C.. L. Alleman of Omaha was i'll the
city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Page of Lock
street, left this morning for ten
days trip to Chicago.
Judge W. l.. Comstock spent yester-
dav at ST paul
Leo A. Hoefer of st. Peter was in
the city yesterday.
o. f. Holley of Madelia was in the
city yesterday afternoon.
Father HI. Sherlock of st. Clair was
in the city last evening
w. p. Marston Jr. of Lake Crystal
was in the city yesterday.
W. ID. Willard returned yesterday
noon from trip to the west coast.
Mrs. David Chambers of ST. Paul
is in the city the guest of relatives
and friends. H
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS