Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 October 1936 — Page 11
Story of Queen's Aspiration
and Kingdom's
Downfall Adds
Interest to Lace Collection
Banquet Cloth, Part of Mrs. Charles Crosley’ q
Exhibit at John Herron Institute, 5 Has Unusual History. ~*~ °
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BY BEATRICE BURGAN
Society
Editor
HE ‘downfall of a kingdom and the unrealized dreams of a | are but two of the tragedies said to lie behind the making of pieces in Mrs. Charles Crosley’s lace collection now at the Johh Herron Art
Institute.
Originally Mrs. Crosley’s keen appreciation of fine needlework: ims pelled her to start lace collecting, but the romance of lace designing later inspired her to continue the hobby for 10 years. Mrs. Crosley has offered several of her exhibit pieces to the museunt
for a permanent collection,
Probably the most romantic story lies behind the Burano lace banquet cloth, which the Queen Dowager Margherita di Savoai is said to have ordered for her son, Umberto di Savoia, as a gift on his twenty-fifth birthday. Burano, an island near Venice, for many generations was one of the most famous lace making cen-
ters.
Here, talented craftsmen made lace for, the
gowns of grand dames and cloths for courts and
palaces.
Merchants of foreign lands sought to en-| { tice away the most skillful designers, bribing them’
with promises of wealth. Finally the Council of Ten, determined not to have their island’s fame: depreciated, passed a mandate of death upon any. worker who migrated to another land for ihe purpose of making lace,
Miss Burgan
Revived Lost Art.
With decadence of the Republic of Venice, the
art declined and Queen Margherita determined to revive it.
She es-
tablished a school for teaching of the design, obtained lace heirlooms " from the wealthy families to be used as patterns, and placed Commandatore G. Fusetti, a Burano native, in charge. After the school was started, she decided that she wanted a banquet cloth which would combine the themes of music and painting ip
harmonious design, an idea suggested by the paintings on the ceil- . ing of the Academy of Music, Palace Benedetto Marcello. In March, 1906, so the story goes, in utmost secrecy, she commissioned Fusetti to start work on the cloth, to be ready in 1925 for the birthday of the Crown Prince Umberto. But she died in 1924, and Fusetti, without funds to continue and without inclination to commercialize on the venture, killed himself. Before his death, he confided his secret to an elderly cousin, who later revealed the story of her relative’s royal assignment. The cloth, later bought by Mrs. Crosley, iS the work of 12 girls who
worked individually without seeing
the entire design or the others’ workmanship. : Designs Are . Smybolic
Various designs symbolize famous musicians, the inspirations to music, emotions stirred in the soul by music and versions of love and harmony. Burano also figures in the story of the banquet cloth, reputedly ordered by Alfonso XIII, King of Spain. He visited the school and ordered the cloth to be made of 576 different patterns. After 15 years of labor, the workers" told the King of‘ completion of ‘the task, ‘only ‘to learn that he had abdicated and’ was not able to pay the thousands of“dollars it was worth, A Brussels lace bed spread is unique : in pattern. Two sisters’ worked three years on the design described as “The Romance of Real Lace” It depicts the growth of flax which spreads out from a vase, and cupids are seen engaged in harvesting, spinning and weaving the material., No. 240 thread (the finest aver made) was used in the lace. Now Has 135 Pieces
Mrs. Crosley admits that the first examples she bought wouldn't attract her now, but as she studied the needlework, she became more capable of detecting fine and inferior workmanship. To this day, she can't lay down any rule on how to judge lace. The feel of material tells her a great deal, she says. She has 135 items in her collections, not counting individual pieces of sets. The lates offered to the museum are to be added to its already fine exhibit of-textiles, and will be noteworthy, Director Wilbur Peat says, because hand lace making is a lost art.
League of Voters Course Is to End
The Indianapolis League of Women Voters’ final study course meeting is to be at 10:15 a. m. tomorrow at Rauh Library. Mrs. S. N. Campbell, Indiana league president, is to give a talk, “The League Goes to Work, an Oral .Movie.”. A series of short talks on “What the League Is Doing,” is to follow. Other speakers are to be Mrs. Lester Smith, who is to report on the government and its operation committee; Mrs. Thomas D. Sheerin, government and child welfare; Mrs. William "Allen Moore, government . and economic welfare; Mrs. Leonard Smith, government and foreign policy; Mrs. Ross Coffin, government and legal status of women, and Mrs. Oliver Greer, legislative Steering committee.
MRS. KERCHEVAL
IS TO BE HOSTESS
The ° Hoosier Athletic Club Women's ‘Guild is to be entertained with a bridge party tomorrow night at the home of Mrs. T. W. Kercheval, Edwards-rd. . The hostess is to be assisted by Mesdames G. L. Young and Leo Add Lemon to Stew “A teaspuon of lemon juice added te the water in which lamb or veal dor stew is cooking will add to the flavor and tenderness-of-the meat. ak ———————
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Redding-Seeds ‘Wedding Is Set for Saturday
Mr, and Mrs. Henry Benham to- | day announced that their daughter, | Miss Virginia Seeds, Chicago, is to be married to John MacLean Redding, Chicago, at high noon Saturday in the Advent Episcopal Church. Mr. Redding’s parents are Mr, and Mrs. Michael Redding. Miss Seeds’ sister, Mrs. William H. Berri, New Tork, is to be the only attendant. Miss Seeds is a Butler University graduate and member of Pi Beta Phi and Theta Sigma Phi sororities. Mr. Redding is a Brown University graduate.
Patroness Club ‘Meets Tomorrow
Mu Phi Epsilon Patroness Club is to ‘hold its October meeting tomorrow with Mrs. F. E. Glass as hostess. Assisting ‘are to be Mesdames P. T. Kime, Robert S. Kinnaird, James L. Loomis, H. W. Laut, Ralph Wright and Grace F. Mackay. The program is to be as follows: “Auld Land Syne” ..Scotland
“Bonny Doon”
ang’
G. M. Broo as a crystal gazer,
Joe Hackley as a dancing girl are anticipating’ the Persian Night entertainment to be held by the National Association of Women tomorrow night at.
the Columbia Club. Mrs. Hackley is:chairman of ushers, and Mr. Broo is.to be crystal gazer.
and Mrs. ‘Matty
Butler. University Newman Club. . Miller, social chairman. Old Augusta P.-T. A.
- Elsa. Huedner-Olsen Club. 12:30
eon, card: burcs party...
‘Alpha Theta Chi. Gale-st, hostess.
Phi Tau. 8 p. m. today. discussion.
lecture.
committee. . Naomi. Aux...
Bazar
Mrs. Estelle Whitton, hostess.
“bell, chairman,
EVENTS
Wed. Halloween festival. Mrs. Frances Colbe, chairman. Supper, games.
.-bins, 2037 Carrollton-av, hostess. Marion County Chapter, American War Mothers. Columbia Club. . Mrs. Clara May Pohlman, president. Evadne Club. Wed.. Mrs. Russell Cross, 2010 N. Meridian-st, hostess. Jr. Catholic Daughters of America. 7:30 p. m. Fri. Riverside Rink. Skating party. Benefit camp. Loretta Feeney, president. : Social Patter Club. 12:30 p. m. today. Mrs. Frank C. Eugenbéam, 5135 Meplesin, hostess. Luncheon, meeting.
: MOTHERS’ GROUP : Mothers’ Benefit Club. . 12:15 p, m. Thurs. Foodcraft shop. Lunch-
: SORORITIES
Gamma Phi Rho. Tonight. Miss Marjorie Seifert, hostess. 8 p. m. today.
Lambda Chapter, Omega Phi Tau. Miss Mary Lou Grove, iin Initiation -
CARD PARTIES
W. B. A. 140. 12:30 p. m. Wed. Castle Hall, 230 E. Ohio-st. Cov‘ered dish luncheon, card ‘party. Mrs. Louie ‘Hinson, Richmond, Mrs. Darwin Hiatt, chairman.
LODGES Bruce P. Robison Unit, American Legion Aux. 3 to 5 p. m. Oct, 20.
Central Christian Church. Tea. Fred .Hasselbring, Miss Margaret Coleman, Miss Helen Buenaman,
O..E. Ss Oct. 28, .M. W. A. Hall, 822 E. New York-st. Chicken dinner noon and 6. p.m. Cards afternoon. Bingo, 8 p. m.
Banner Temple 37. Pythian Sisters. degree staff. 7:30 p. m. today. :
Fidelis Club, North Park Chapter 404 O. E S. Thurs! North Park Temple, Clifton, 30th-sts. Entertain girls’ clubs. - ‘Norman CampGarnes, refreshments.
Oct. 20. Weiner rogst. Harold
Mrs. M. E. Rob-. 1:30 p. m. today.
p. m. Thurs.
Mrs. Mile J.’ Anderson, 1227 N. Wed. night. Spink Arms.
Mrs. Donald H. Smith, Mrs.
‘| rén Benjamin Bromley Sr. Glens
| ing a reception.
: scallops.
{ lined with white bouvardia and
| Milton, Mass., was ‘matron of. hon-
“Within a Mile.of Bdinboro’ | ‘us “The Snowy-Breasted Pearl” “Londonderry Air’—Grainger and rs. Dovie Jones “The Minstrel Boy" Ireland Folk song arrangement by Arthur Foote
Mrs eT. Beh! “All Through She Night” y Mrs. Norman L. Schneider
LOCAL DOCTORS TAKE VACATION
Indianapolis had the largest delegation of any city on the post-con-vention cruise taken to Bermuda | following the recent convention of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Identical in the local party were Dr. E. B. Ellis, Drs. and Mesdames Sidney S. Aronson, Robert B. Dear= min, John K. Leasure, C. H. Mc-
ang
Caskey, Russell A Sage, and Mrs. |
John Carmack and son, John,
Gibson Club Has Party
Gibson Club members recently attended a dinner party and musical program at Whispering Winds.
Club Meetings
WEDNESDAY
Zetathea, 2:30 p. m. Mrs. C. A. Sammis, 256 S. Emerson-av, hostess. Dr. Francis D. McCabe, state probation director, speaker. - Irvington Union of Clubs Contemporary Literature study class. 10 a. m. Mrs. Bjorn Winger, leader. St. Mathews Church parish house. Ephamar Club. Hostesses, Mesdames Cora. M. Raber, Andrew Underwood, Amie Brookhouse. Mrs. Floyd Hughette, “Let Us Be Done with Fault-Finding and Leave Off Self-Seeking.” Mrs. Emery, book review. Mrs. H. J. Scudder, “Books of Today.” Business. ednesday Afternoon Club. Mrs. Andrew Cook and Mrs. John Horne, hostesses. Mrs. B. F. Entwistle, Bible lesson. Mrs. A. E.. Shisley. “Real Dickens Land.”
Several Parties T his Week
to Honor Elizabeth Lupton
Miss Elizabeth Lupton, whose marriage to Frank H. Fairchild is to take place Oct. 24, is to be the honor guest at two parties this week.
Miss Alice Miller is to entertain with a shower and bridge party Thursday evening at her home, 338
{| N. Bolton-av, in honor of Mrs. Har-
Alumnae Club to Make Visit: to I. U. Campus
An alumnae group is to visit the Indiana University campus en masse for the first time in the university's history Saturday when the 1° U. Women’s Club of Indian )
| | return to its Alma Mater.
The trip is to take the place of 2
regular meeting. A luncheon is lo be served at 12:30 p. m: in the Union Cafeteria. Speakers are to be Dr. W. L. Bryan, Dean Agnes E. Wells and Dr. Logan Esarey, - Following i ‘the group. is to be conducted on a tour of the campus and buildings. Reservations may be made with the Indiana University Extension office until Thursday.
Quills Tops as Trim Quills: -are tops in trimming for the. prevalent Tyrolean hats, giving added height to.their already peaked crowns. . When they are made, of
transparent plastic material in bril=
liant colors they add just the color
acsent needed 40 biighten Up mono:
old Ransburg, formerly Miss Adelaide Wagoner, and Miss Lupton. Other guests are to be Miss Lupton’s mother, Mrs. Marshall Lupton,
Mrs. Ransburg’s mother, Mrs. Wal-"
ter Wagoner, Mesdames James R. Loomis, Richard E. Huggins, Albert Broadlick, George Gable and Misses Jean Southard, Betty and Frances McGraw, Grace Fairchild, Catherine Smith and-Charlene Richardson. The hostess is to be assisted by her mother, Mrs. H. F. Miller. Mrs. Jack Gulling ‘is to give a
| shower and bridge party Saturday
afternoon.
_A kitchen shower and bridge are |
tobe given for Miss Lupton Oct. 21
| by. Miss Elizabeth Jean Martin.
ANCIENT PICTURE RESEMBLES COAT
A Louiseboulanger coat looks as if it were inspired by the garment
in which Holbein painted Henry:
VIII of England; it is of olive green velours, both color and fabric among the significant fashions this season,
and the fur trimming is beaver. ’
Others on Mrs. Hackley’ 5 committee” are. Mesdsmes ; E.R. Bebout, H. Earl Young, H. M. Anderson, Doro- | thy Harrison, P. E. Dettra and ‘Gladys "Taylor and Misses Portia Christian and Elizabeth Loehr. - © Mrs. Demarchus Brown is to lecture ‘on “The Life and Philosophy of Omar Khayyam,” and a mixed quartet is. to present, Ia a. Persian Carden. ” ;
| Bromleys. to ‘Make Home i in
3 ize, Michael Duffecy, John J.
Circus Party ‘Scheduled at Highland Club
| Costumes and Stunts to
Create ‘Big Top’ Bumesphere.
| Golf and
£2: Stunts; ; 0: seal
Mr. “and Mrs. Frank Dowling, general “chairmen, have as assist-
and decorations are
¥ ants: Messrs. ‘and Mesdames L. D. bx Foster,’ George Hilgemeier, Edward
Filion, George. Hoster m ,’Raymond C. Fox, Richard ,, Joseph : Brower, Walter Hess,
Benjamin : Perk,
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Addresses Club Tonight
Mrs. E. C. Rumpler is to address
| Republican ‘women tonight in an
open meeting at the Washington Towashp Rerubjican Club,
‘N ew Rochelle After Nov. 1
Mr. and Mrs. Orren Benjamin Bromley’s Hew home is to be at 534 Forrest-av, : New Rochelle, N. Y., after Nov. 1.
Theit matriage rites were réad by |<
the Rev. Robert H. Dolliver, New York, the bride’s cousin, last night at the Propylaeum Club. The bride formerly was Miss Eleanor Anne Barrett, daughter of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clifford Barrett. Mr. Bromley’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Or-
Falls, 'N. Y. The couple left on a trip’ followThe bride’s going away ensemble included a gray wool dress with wine accessories and a blue: coat, trimmed: with fox. “The bride, given in marriage: by her father, wore’ an antique ivory, satin gown with a bateau neck and long . full train falling ‘into three Brussels lace was combined with tulle worn by the bride's mother at her wedding. A strip of tulle banded the cap in front and was arranged as a coronet in back. Her bouquet of white roses was out-
centered: with bouvardia ung gardenias. -
Attended Bride Mrs. Frank. Boardman Frederick,
or and. the. bride's sister, Miss Florence Fletcher Barrett, was bridesmaid. Both attended in dusty pink gowns, brocaded with silver roses. They were fashioned on princess lines, with fitted bodices, puffed sleeves, square necks "and short trains, They carried large arm bouquets of Countess Vandal roses and single English violets, tied with narrow silver garlands caught with violets. Edgar Waite Averill, Detroit, was best man, and Ernest Clifford Barrett Jr. and Mr. Frederick were ushers. The background for the ceremony was of arbor vitae with a center grouping accented with = silvered trees. At the base were borders of white chrysanthemums and white dahlias. Sixteen: single - cathedral tapers formed an inner circular group, and two tall alabaster pedestals; filled with white chrysanthe-
mums, ‘roses arid dahlias marked
GROCERY
stores |
the entrance. The stairway was entwined with silver and ‘ green smilax, marked . with pockets of white flowers.
The bride is a graduate of Tudor Hall and Smith College ‘and -attended the New York School of Social Work. She is a member of the Junior League and the Christamore Aid Society. Mr. Bromley is a graduate of Cornell University and the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. He is a member of the Harvard Club of New York.
“Country |
ot Hall : ae vitenon i the form of | gaudy posters, call attention to a} “Big Show” ‘which promises “to be}: colossal and stu pendous; don't miss
an atmosphere. of the
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Segal, Cin“cinnati, annourice the engagement ‘of their daughter, Miss “Segal (above), to: Ben Na s “son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nathan-
son. Miss Segal attended the University of Cincinnati; Mr, Nathanson is an Indiana University graduate.
| Dinner, Shower
for Helen: Hicks Set for or Tonight
Miss “Helen Hicks, a bride-to-be,
‘| is to attend a dinner party and
shower. tonight as the guest -of
Miss Sarah Sisson.
The marriage of Miss’ Hicks to Samuel W. Downing is to take place
Saturday.
Miss Hicks is to entertain ‘members of her bridal party at dinner at her home tomorrow night. Misses Martha Jane Banister and Mary Elizabeth Ikerd, assisted by their mothers, Mrs. R. F. Banister and Mrs. W. -C.-Ikerd, entertained last night. for Miss Hicks. Guests with Miss Hicks were her mother; - Mrs. Clark B. Hicks, Mesdames W. C. Downing, Richard Disher, Newell Boles, and Misses Mary Gertrude Killiea, Lois Randolph, Marjorie McBride, Bertha Evans, Denver, Col.; Dorothy Jack, Peggy - Simpson, Anne Redwine, Isabel Downing, Mary Eleanor Cook
and Helen and Rosamond Baker.
Oct. 21 Set by Tri Kappas for Bridge Session
Proceeds to Purchase Equipment for Roberts School.
On the heels of the opening yes« terday of the James E. Roberts School for Crippled Children comes the announcement of a bridge party to be given for its benefit on Oct. 21 in Ayres’ ‘auditorium. The party
is sponsored by the’ Indianapolis Associate Chapter, Tr Kappa Sorority.
The party, to be an annual ‘profs ect, is to provide equipment and ma= terials to be used for the school’s occupational therapy’department. Yesterday 250 children were ene rolled in the school.’ Mrs. Homer = Cockran, general chairman, announced the following committee for the party: . : Tickets, Mrs. Ray Briggs, chair man; Helen Joslin; publicity, Mrs. Elmer Sherwood, chairman; Mrs. Nathan Washburn Jr.; prizes, Mesdames James Beatty, H. A. Vest, Charles Federman, Earl Moomaw; candy, Mrs. Edward Kuntz,.chairman; Mrs, Henley Hottel, Mrs. J. Fred Hole land; donations, Mrs. Elgan Stark, chairman; Mrs. Allan Raup, Mrs. William Straub; pads and pencils, Mrs. Dwight Peterson, chairman; ° Mrs. C. V. Agness. Committee chairmen are to meet at 2 p. m, today at Mrs. Cockran's home.
ALUMNAE GROUP . SCHEDULED. PARTY
An election éve party is to be held by Theta Sigma Phi alumnae Monday, Nov..2, at the home of Miss Dorothy Goldsmith. Mrs. Jessica Brown ' Mannon, program chairman, and Miss Martha Banta, social’ chairman, and their come mittees are in charge. Regular meeting was held last night at the home of. Mrs. Mare | jorie Binford Woods to arrange the party. Miss Mary- Glen Hamilton discussed Bread Loaf at Middlebury, Vt. _
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