Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-13
DICKENS PARTY,
Mrs. Geo. R. Gardner RoyaIly Enteriains the
Woman's Club.

On last Monday evening, an observer
might have noticed, among the throng
passing up High street, sundry
strangely dressed individuals whose
destination seemed to be the residence
of Mrs. Geo. r. Gardner. In the front
window might have been seen a
placard announcing, 'Lodgers
| wanted-single gentlemen preferred
The door was opened by Mrs. Bar
dell, whose glance anXiously scanned
| the cOuntenances of the incoming
people, as she looked for eligible young
men. She gave all, however, an
| opportunity to see and enjoy every
thing.
In the corner of the front parlor was
a fine display Of Ms. Jarley's wax
works, presided over by that enter
prsing and up-to-date show-woman
who distributed her hand bills and
cards and harangued the assembled
crowd in the most approved style
Little Nell, with her golden hair
much in evidence, was also present
and lent her assistance.
Passing through the back parlor,
one entered a dimly lighted room in
which the ghostly figure of Miss
Haversham, in her trailing wedding
robes, passed wearily to and fro,
stopping often before her dressing
table. Frequently did she pause to
| look upon her emaciated features.
Pip, her adopted son and devoted
servant, was in close attendance.
Mrs. MicaWber, carrying the twins,
was constantly reiterating the touch
ing sentiment, Mr. Micawber, | will
never leave you" while Mr.. Micawber,
with mis- bland and open look, prowled
about, always hoping for something
| to turn up"
Poor Barnaby Rudge and his raven
drew forth pitying exclamations and
comments from the onlookers, while
his mother, Mrs Rudge, gazed in
compassion on the antics of her son.
Miss Flight with her bird cage
wandered about, vainly hoping for the
termination of her suit in Chancery.
Mrs. BOffin in her placid andImotherly
| way made repeated flights at
| fashion,"
The stately Stella went about
breaking hearts promiscuouSly, and
Pip, now grown to manhood, was her
most devoted servant. The Artful
Dodger and Charley Bates endeavored
to instruct Oliver Twist 10 the tricks
of their trade, and many pockets were
other portable property.
Sary Camp with her red nose
occupied conspicuous place.
Three beautiful ESthers gladdened
the heart Of Lady Deadlock, and the
lovely Ada SMILED upon the throng.
Cherry and Mary Pecksniff hobuobbed
with the Marchioness. Madam De
Fargo knitted in ominous silence, and
Lucie Manette with an aWestricken
countenance gaZed upon her.
Florence DOmbey, Mrs. Jelleby.
Nancy, Mrs. Glennam, Miss Haredale,
Mrs. Todgers, Mrs. Bedwin and
Dolly Warden, appropriately gowned.
enacted their parts to perfection.
Sergeant BuzzfLz was last to arrive,
but not least among fsle assembly.
Now to the redoubtable PickWick-
no Dickens assemblage could be
complete without him. In his small
| clothes and CATERS. and with a bland
smile he tightening up his benign
features, made the hearts of the
maidenS f1utter with intense emotion.
Following are the names Of the
ladies in attendance and the characters
they represented:
Mrs. Drumb-Lady Deadlock.
Miss Brahany-M -Marchioness.
Miss Laura Duggan-Madam De
Fargo.
Miss Dorothy Fitch-Ollver Twist.
Miss McGrath Mary Pecksniff
Miss Rich-Cherry Pecksniff.
Miss Ella Hasbrouck-Florence
Dombey.
Miss Carrie Briere-Lucie Manette.
Miss Whitcomb-ESther.
Mrs. W Scott-Miss Haversham.
Mrs. }. w. Cochran-Dolly Warden.
Mrs. Denis-Mrs, Boffin.
| Mrs. w. Z. Harvie-Mrs Jelleby.
Mrs. Irving Philleo-Miss Pinch.
Mrs. Chas. Kellogg-Nancy.
Mrs. H. Wipperman-Mrs. Glennam
Mrs. Geo. r. Gardner-Widow Bar
dell.
Mrs. T. A. Lipke-Mrs. Jarly.
Miss Mable Barnaby
Rudge.
Miss Jessie Stetzer-Master Charley
Bates.
Mrs. VIM. Kellogg-Artful Dodger
Mrs. Daly-Mrs. Micawber.
Mrs. Vaughan-Mr. Micawber.
Mrs. S. d. Kellogg-Mrs. Bedwin.
Mrs. W. II. Cochran-Mrs. Boffin.
Mrs. Brundage-Miss Flight.
Miss Alice Nash-Pip.
Mrs. Kruger-Little Nell.
Miss Laura Whitrock-Estelle.
Miss Celia EmmonS-Sarah Camp.
Mrs. Thompson-Mrs. Todger.
Miss Helen KrOmer-Mr. Pickwick.
Mrs. Geo. P. Hambrecht-ESther.
Mrs. Harmon-Ada.
Mrs Biron-Esther.
Mrs. Hill-Miss Haredale.
Miss May Emmons-Sargean
BuzzfuZ.
Laurie Drumb-Little Nell.
At IL O'Clock elegant refreshments
were served. Following was the
menu:
Chicken Salad
Bread and Butter Sandwiches
Pickles
Cold Roast Beef
Currant Buns
Strawberry Jam Apple TartS
Ice Cream
Cakes
Coffee
Fire in Wausau Telephone Office.
We noticed by the "Wausau Central"
that on Thursday evening a fire was
occasioned in the Central office of the
Wausau Telephone Co., caused by a
''live" electric light wire coming in
contact, with a teleOhOne wire AS