Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-01-02
NEW YEARS.
1900 Ushered in by the Clamor of
Bells.-The Day Mostly Given Up
to Social Pleasures in Wausau.

" OOclal treasures IN w auSau.
January LIST, 1900, was ushered into
existence, in Wansau, by the ringing of
bells, the firing of an occasional gun,
and now and then by the lusty yell of
some OF our more enthusiastic citizens.
There was mixture of cloud and sun
shine, butin the main the day was bright
enough to tend to tighten the spirits of
all, and that which was very acceptable
was the moderation of the intense cold
which had been with US for week.
About all places of business were kept
open until noon when they were closed
up and their proprietors and assistants
wended their way homeward to enter
into the pleasures of the occasion.
The good old custom of making New
Year calls was INDUCED in by many of
the young men, and while only few
kept "open house," they were made
welcome wherever they felt disposed to
go. In some of the churches, services
were held, and in the afternoon and
evening there were many social gather
ings, at which the Pilot makes mention
more in detail in other parts of this
ISSUE
All in ALL January 1st, 1900, will go
down in history as a very gala day in
our ciey
NOTES.
Miss Nellie j. Murray gave recep-
ton to her gentlemen friends on New
Years afternoon, III honor of her visit
ing friends. The home was handsomely
decorated for the occasion. TIE cur
tains were drawn and lights turned on.
1t was a most charming affair Those
who assisted Miss Murray were Misses
Chaffee and Amos, of Rhinelander
Miss Shaw, of NIedford Miss Living
ston, of Chicago Miss Madge Silver
thorn and Miss Stolte, of this city.
Very tempting refreshments were
served.
shooters, given in the Armory in the
evening, was a grand success in every
way About one hundred couples were
present who, no doubt, enjoyed them
selves to the fullest extent. Dancing
began at $50 o'clock. The floor was
crowded at each dance, until about two
o'clock, when the dancers began to de-
part for their homes. Cones orchestra
was in attendance.
AT the residence of c. F. Dunbar,
from four o'clock until six, New
Years reception was held which was
attended by many of our young men.
The curtains were drawn and the rooms
were brilliantly lighted. The decora
tions consisted of cut flowers and smi-
lax, and especially was the dining room
a picture of beauty. Dainty refresh
ments were served 1t was most de-
lightful affair The following young
ladies received: The Misses Nell and
Margaret Dunbar; Misses Edna Reed,
Bertha Trevitt, Winnie Patterson and
Mae Briggs, of this city; Miss Flora
Nicolls, of Appleton; Misses Nina
Briggs and Mayme Boyington, of Osh-
kosh
The only English paper which issued
a carriers greeting was the Record,
but several of the boys who deliver out
of town papers were out with their
greetings
''Wish You Happy New Year" was
the song of the day.
The Y. M G. A. held open house all
day yesterday. In the afternoon
game of base ball was played and in
the evening game of basket ball was
on the program, besides a brief literary
program was rendered The Ladies'
Auxiliary served refreshments. The
association team went to Stevens Point
where they played that city's athletic
team, who defeated the visitors by
score of 40 to 6.
Watch services were held in the M
E. church on Sunday evening from 8
O'Clock until II o'clock During the
first hour Sec. Neil Campbell delivered
a very interesting address. During the
second hour Rev. F. A. Pease spoke.
The hour from eleven to twelve consist
ed of miscellaneous nature, such as
silent prayers, reading poems and sing
ing.
A midnight mass was held in St.
Mary's Catholic church.
The German M f. church held watch
services from until II o. clock, on Sun
day evening, The evening consisted
of a string address by Rev. Mueller,
singing, prayers, etc,