Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-29
SOCtETYS WHlRL.
The Past Week Gay with Brilliant and
Elaborate Happenings.

of Mr.. snd Mrs. w. G.. Stone on Wash
ington street was thrown open to abou
eighty friends, who were most delight
fully entertained at a reception and
musicale. The occasion was also the
fifteenth anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs
was unknown until the guests had as
sembled. Assisting Mrs. Stone in re-
ceiving were Mrs. G. a. Skinner, Mrs.
j. s.. Morris, of Wanpun ,and Miss Laura
! Skinner.
Mrs. Stone, attired in her wedding
| gown of fifteen years ago, was a charm
| ing hostess and it is seldom that a more
enjoyable evening is spent than was
! the good fortune of her guests Moth
! ing was lacking to make the affair a
perfect success, since, from the decor
stions of the house to the musical pro-
gram and the refreshments served
every detail was complete. The rooms,
with their polished floors and soft
rugs, their handsome furnishings and
potted palms, their softly shaded lights
and the bright costumes of the ladies,
formed a brilliant and harmonious
picture.
The musical program consisted of
eight selections, given by some of our
local talent assisted by Mrs Morris, as
| follows:
1. HeUin-Doris -, Mrs. Morris
! 2. Co0mbs The journey is long Mr.. Schempf
3, Smat-Down in the dewy dell lI.
Mrs. Weiss, Miss Misegades Mrs. Whiting
4. Liszt-Hark, bark the lark Mrs. Whyte
| o. Mendelssohn-I would that my love ......
-. Mrs. Weiss and Mr.. Schempf
! g. Bdschof-G Good night, sweet dreams ;. -.
-. -. Mrs. Weiss
:. OaOen-Farwell, dear heart. Mr.. Sproesser
s. Smith-CreoIe Love Song. -. Mrs. Morris
OF our home artists it is unnecessary
| to speak, since Watertown people have
| had the pleasure of hearing them many
times, and to praise would be but to re-
peat, but of Mrs. Morris, the guest of
the evening, it is only justice to say
that the charm Of her beautiful, cult
waited voice was ack knowledged and
appreciated by all present That the
selections we're a success was testified
by the enthusiastic encore which each
number received. Mrs Weiss, Miss
Sproesser and Mr.. Sproesser furnished
the accOmpaninlents.
After an interval of pleasant social
intercourse, the guests were served in
formally to a most dainty collation. of
ice cream and cakes, among the latter
being immense brides and groom's
cakes. The lemonade bowl was pre-
sided over by the Misses Laura Skinner
and Matte Mendenhall in pretty
bower off the reception hall
The witchIng hour of midnight was
fast approaching as the guests prepared
to depart, and as good nights were
said many and sincere were the express
slons Of enjoyment to the host and
hostess for the delightful evening Just
passed.
Ferdinand SchmutzIer, of the board
! Of directors of the Merchants bank,
was the host last Thursday evening at
the final banquet Of q series given by
the bank officials to their colleagues,
the affair being held at his residence,
ll5 Washington street. Though last on
the list, Mr.. Schmutzler was by no
means the least as an entertainer, and
the good time eDjoyed at all the pre-
ceding events of this sort was again IN
evidence. An excellent repast was
partaken of, and the balance of the
evening passed in music, social inter
couse and elocution by those so gifted
One of the prettiest and most elabo-
rate house parties ever arranged here
was given last Wednesday evening by
Edward j. Kusel at his home, 3Oc
North Church street. It was in honor
Of his guest, Miss Emile Hansen, O.
Milwaukee, who, with Miss Jennie
Kusel, assisted the host during the re
ception of the hidden company, which
in anticipation of a most happy occa
sion, was gathered at an early hour
The scene which presented itself tc
each guest upon arrival was indeed ar
inviting one. and the spacious parlors
canvased for dancing, brilliantly illum
mated and decorated with smilax, cut
flowers and potted plants, sustained ar
unusually cheerful and attractive effect
All this, combined with the cozily ar
ranged conversation hooks and the gay
animation and full evening dress of the
participants, left nothing lacking to al
ideal affair. Dancing was the essentia
feature, successive waltzes and two
steps being INDUCED in to the excel
lent music of Hardege's trio, stationed
in the baywindow. A delectable menu
consisting of ice-cream, waters, cakes
salted almonds, olives and punch. wa
served in a room adjoining the parlors
&. while large lemonade bowl on thu
dining room buffet proved a popuIa