The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-04-07
From Tuesdays Daily.
Italian Luncheon.


Italian Luncheon.
Clio club women were entertained
today at a. charmingly appointed "ltal-
ian' luncheon at the home of the pres
ident, Mrs. j. R. Brandrup, 704 Byron
street, the affair being the annual
meeting of the club. During the past
year study has been made OF Italy,
history, art, and costumes, and the.
general plan of the luncheon was ar
ranged in Italian effect. The menu
was composed of delicious Italian con-
coctions and the centerpiece for the
table was an Immense bouquet OF for
eign flowers, which were secured Tor
the occasion by "aeroplane" delivery
Mrs. Brandrup was assisted in enter
tanning by Mrs Little, and Misses Eth
elwyn Hopkins and Cleo Brandrup,
daughters of the hostess, assisted in
serving. The guests arrived by spe-
cial air line cars direct from Italy
and the distinguished assembly were
seated at luncheon at 1870.
The scene presented was very
quaint and pretty and seemed like a
page from some story OF days long
past. Little Italian flags were worn
by each one present, and hoop skirts
bustles, and fascinating coiffeurs Of
I'VE olden time" added to the gem
eral quaintness of the affair the wom-
en- present having adhered as closely
as they could to early day styles. Mrs.
Brandrup was seated at the head of
the table and Mrs Little at the foot
both ladies being attired in ancient
white costumes, the formers being Of
heavy white brocade, and the latter's
of corded material. A glance at the
place cards revealed the identity Of
the guests seated at table. They were
CARRIED in very striking costumes. Sig
nora III. A. Pattersonini was attired in
a beautiful gray silk creation, with
puffs, hustle and long skirt gracefully
entrained, the gown having been the
wedding dress of Mrs. q. G. Harring-
ton. The lace overdrape was pur
chased by Mrs. Brewster at the Gem
tennial, and the black bonnet had be-
longed to Mrs. Nelson Weed. The lace
cape had been worn by Mrs. wilken-
son, wife of Senator Morton S. Will
henson, during the Lincoln admins
tration. Signora w. w. Davisetto wore
a costume of 1887, with odd puff
sleeves, and basque effect 1t was
made of tan silk, and she wore it
years ago when attending the we'd
ding Of brother in Chicago. Signora
Evan Hughesetto wore costume of
dark gray serge, trimmed with red
braid, immense hoops, conversation"
hose, colonial pumps. The dress had
been worn by Hannah Pierson when
a young woman. Signora Theodore
Williamsello wore an elaborate gown
of taffetta, which had been worn by
Professor j. M. McConnePs mother,
in the days when the professor was
a baby. An ancient cameo brooch,
collar and cuffs whichnwere an heir
loom ofnMrs.I Walter Breeks, a. basket
reticule, and a forty fiveoNeaf old don
completed the outfit. Signpra w. d,
Willardaeeo wore handsome green
taffeta, Which had been her. mothers
wedding gown, a lace shawl which had
been her grandmother's, and carried
a quaint reticule which had belonged
to her great grandmother Signora
Holbrookselli wore a beautiful shawl
of old time design, and a bonnet of
ancient design and modern trim. Sign
orr B. d. Smith wore a number of
heirlooms including an immense tor
toise shell back comb, eighty five
years old, quaint pendant, rare old
cameo, and an old fashioned brooch
barrett sin her hair. Her lace veil
drape was her grandmother's wedding
veil, and is about ninety years old.
Her old fashioned gown was seven
yards around the bottom, and well
sustained by hoop skirts. The sleeves
to the dress were embroidered by her
mother when a young girl. The ven
cradle reticule which she carried was
carried by her grandmother wneff@ a
girl.
! ,Signora Benhamo wore a paisley
shawl, cameo pin, bonnet, and Colonial
curl, her dress being in keeping with
the ancient heirloom pins and shawl.
Signori Charles Wiserini wore a
tiny bonnet, a shawl imported from
Wales, and a costume in accord with
the early day fashions. Signori S.. B