Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-10-16
SOCIAL EVENTS.

SOCIAL EVENTS.
Successful Gatherings in Various Homes
During the Week.
Cards are out announcing a recep-
tion at the home of Mrs. T. E. Nash
in honor of her daughter Mrs. w. A.
Scott, OF Madison. Friday afternoon,
October Il. from three to six p. IN.
The west side ladies' aid society of
the Congregational church entertained
last Wednesday evening in honor of
Mrs. Barr. Forty-two ladies were
present to help in making the occasion
enjoyable. Refreshments were served.
The home OF F. W. Kruger on High
Thursday, Oct. 9, with American
turtiums in honor of the reception
given by Mrs. F. ". Kruger to her
many friends in Grand Rapids.
to her invitation: Mesdames jacob
and VIM. Kellogg assisted Mrs
were served in the dining room, Mrs
VIM. Scott and Mrs. G. Nj. Hill presid-
ing at the table. ALI who attended
pronounce it delightful social event
which will be long remembered.
Mrs, Emma Brundage' enterta ined
| informally at whist Tuesday after
noon. Oct. Il from two TO five O'Clock
q. m. in honor Of her guest Mrs. Geo.
l.. Williams, of Milwaukee. the
invited guests being chiefly old time
friends Of Mrs. Williams. Six tables
were in use, and at the end of the
ninth game, Mrs. Nels Johnson was
proclaimed the captor of the first
prize, beautiful little jardiniere, and
Mrs. T. A. Taylor received the
consolation prize, very pretty rose
bowl. Delightful refreshments were
served, and all were unanimous in
declaring Mrs. Brundage charming
hostess. The following ladies were
present: Mesdames Geo. L. Williams,
Of Milwaukee, VIM. A. Scott, of Mad-
son, e. II. Harmon, |. E. Philleo, D. B.
Philleo A. NJ. Muir, D. A. Teller, F.
MacKiunon, NeIs Johnson. p. Nc
CamIey, G. A. Corriveau, d. D. Con-
way. j. A. Gaynor, r. A. Taylor.
Beulah G.. Biron, W. H. Cochran. J.
w. Cochran, d. J. Arpin, Ed Lynch,
A. G. Miller, j. E. Daily, A. L. Fon-
taine, G. w. Paulus, w. D. Harvie
and Miss Helen E. Kroner and Miss
MEG rath.
A jolly surprise party was gotten up
Wednesday evening, Oct. Is, by Mrs.
O'Day's old neighbors and friends in
honor OF her thirty-twoth birthday.
At O'Clock p. M, the hour set for
starting some thirty or more OF the
personal friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Day were packed into the Christ
mans roundabout which was kindly
donated for the occasion and sundry
private cOnveyances in waiting and
Wended their way to the scene of
action. AS the teams drew up in
front OF Mr.. O'Day's residence the
church choir lead by Sister Miller
struck up the time honored air, eve
won't go home till morning." this
being the first intimatiOn had of their
coming. 1t was genuine surprise to
the host and hostess, who at first
| thought it must be either a volcanic
eruption or final breaking up of the
coal strike. A more enjoyable even
| ing was never had. First in order was a
gala reception, next came games and
music followed by bountiful supper,
| after which came games, music and
dancing in rapid succession. The
dancing was conducted by floor man
ager Scott, who kept the floor hot
until II O'Clock when the guests
departed after wishing Mrs. O'Day
many happy returns of the day.
The members of the G.. A. R. made
their cOmrade, Orrin Gray, a pleasant
surprise Friday night, October TO-.
Orrin had been working hard all day
and was not looking for company and
| was about to retire for the night.
His surprise was complete and when
he recovered, he gave his comrades a
cordial greeting and turned over the
entire premises for their enjoyment
Mr.. and Mrs. Gray were presented
| with tokens indicative of the esteem
in which they were held by their
comrades, neighbors and friends. The
presentation speech was made by COM
rade NJ. S. Pratt which was feelingly
| responded to by both the recipients.
For the entertainment of the guests,
Miss Nellie Gray delivered a recitation
and Vine Wales sang an army song.
| Refreshments were served and a verv
enjoyable evening was spent by all
present. The following were present:
| NJ. S. Pratt, Il. J. Cooper, d. Bailey.
| l.. Porter. Dave Kammeron, Vine
| Wales, J. J. Hazard, W. II. Gets
and j. B. Grlgnon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gray will leave for their new home
Monday, in the state of Missouri. In
going they take with them the good
will and best wishes of this com