Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-04-16

draperies and Turkish rugs, and on the
floor against the walls, divans, covered
with cushions, were artistically ar
ranged-chairs never being used.
Turkish lanterns hung everywhere and
with the red shades on the lights,
created a very mysterious atmosphere.
Incense burners and sandal oil added
to the oriental effect The Cafe was
done in red aud was Enthusiastically
arranged, refreshments being served on
taborettes which were placed before
the divans. The Turkish menu was
Turkish Coffee.
Turkish Delight
Khushaf. Nugua.
and the Cafe waSin charge of MesdameS
S. NJ. Quaw, Chas. Edgar and F. l..
Hudson. The ladies and gentleman in
Turkish costume, were, Mesdames
Winton and Goodwillie.
Misses Heinemann, Litta Heinemann,
Rowley, Carr, Cady, Amy Rosenberg,
johnson and Wilson.
Messrs. Rob johnson, Gabe Heine-
mann, Walter Flieth and Master Walter
Livingston.
Besides, two native Turks who are
employed at the box factory and who
proved to be very attractive and inter-
esting features of Turkey They met
the guests at the door and greeted them
with the Turkish phrase of welcome.
They also contributed largely to the
musical programme which was made
up entirely of Turkish music, both
vocal and instrumental. Their doings
were in the Turkish language and were
a novel entertainment. The decora-
tons were in charge of Mrs. Goodwillie
and Miss Heinemann.
There were many curios in this which
attracted much attention Among the
beautiful things lent by Mrs. Sexmith,
was an Antique Fran rug, more than a
hundred years old, and the colors are
as bright as if just from the hands of
the Weavers.
DR.. Wilson very kindly loaned a
number of curios from Turkey and
other Oriental countries. They claimed
the attention of many people who are
interested in Damascus blades and
Turkish pipes,
A Bokhara, belonging to Mrs. Slim
mer has peculiar history. 1t was
used as n winding sheet and in it q
dignitary of Turkey was carried to
Mecca
A small Bokhara belonging to Mrs.
Winton, and which she considers the
most valuable in her possession, was
used for many years in mosque as a
prayer rug, and similar things.
JAPAN AND CHINA.
The japanese lanterns and the flag of
China, at the home of Walter Alexan-
der, told the travellers they had reached
the Celestial empire. The boxers were
exceedingly friendly and opened the
doors to admit all foreigners. The en-
peror was on his throne and on good
terms with the dowager empress who
took occasion to tell travellers that she
had not been beheaded. TheWalls were
hung with Chinese stories, pictures of
their various gods, and Chinese art
The exhibit of Chinese handiwork, cary
ings, and curios was good. The music
was furnished by many Chinese gongs
and a genuine Chinese fiddle. The
guests were served with sweets and
"saka," delicious beverage or soup
drunk from dainty saka bowls. The
ladies in the Chinese room were Mrs.
McCullock, Misses Moore, Dexter, Gil
bert, Whayley, LatshaW, Lampert and
Lucille Stone. The emperor was repre-
sented by a number of different people
during the afternoon and evening, and
when on the throne even the Philoso-
pher could not recognize his business
partner. The gentlemen and boys help
ing in this department were Messrs.
Judd Alexander, Van Vechten, Geo.
McNaughton, Ross, Thayer, Don and
Mac Montgomery, Layton Finch, Fred
Wartman, Eddie Fisher, Raymond Will
terding and Jack Mylrea. Across the
hall was Japan, the flowery kingdom.
Here the cherry blossoms and chrysan-
themums were blooming in profusion.
The air was filled with the odor of in
cense, dainty japanese ladies and chill
dren salaamed to the tourists, served
them tea and explained the various
curios and decorations. Those helping
in this room were Mesdames Parlin,
McCrossen, Convey, Head, Maxon, Tur-
ner, Gillian, Stone, Lamont, Alexander
and Book, and Misses Schuyler, Craven,
Belle Murray, Florence Alexander, Ruth
Alexander and Cornelia McCrossen.