Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-02-26
MEMS LEAGUE BANQUET.
One of the Most Successful and
Charming Events Ever Given
in Our City.

The banquet given by the Mems
League of the First Presbyterian church,
Friday evening, Feb 22d, was pro-
nounced decided success by all who
attended. Invitations to the banquet
included the Ladies Aid society with
their husbands and all who assisted at
a banquet given one year ago to the
men of the church and also wives OF
members of the League. The plan was
carried through on scale never before
attempted in this church and each
member of the League contributed his
part toward the great success. The
reception and dining rooms were
beautifully decorated with the national
colors. Pictures of Washington were
conspicuously displayed and on the
tables were many unique set pieces
and a profusion of flowers. Guests
were met by a reception committee of
twelve with the pastor, Rev. S. n. Viii
son at the head.
As the guests of honor, the ladies
were seated at the tables first and with
the reception committee, filled the ten
large tables, one hundred and fifteen
finding places. The handsome
souvenir program and menu cards
added to the surprise of the ladies.
Jas. Montgomery had charge of the
dining room and he and his thirty
white coated assistants were ably sup
ported by Chef p j. Hopp and well
trained force in the kitchen The
high school orchestra discoursed sweet
music during the evening.
The following menu was served:
MENU.
Roast Turkey and Dressing.
Cranberry Sauce.
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy,
Rolls and Butter.
Celery
Pickles. Salad.
Sherbet and Cake.
Sailed Almonds.
Coffee.
After the mep had appeased their
hunger the program as here printed
was carried OUT:
bANQO6T FhO6RAM
Mrs. R. B. johns, Toastmistress.
Response. ............s. Mrs. orlaf Anderson
Woman as Factor in Great Moyemsnts r..
The Beginning But Not the End. ID. ............
..............,........A delbert S. Collins
qUARTETTE.
The Washington Ideal. 49,. Mrs s. N. Wilson
Present Day Opportunities. -. Brayton E. Smith
The Marthas of the Church.. Mrs. +. E. Charter
LADIES' TRIO.
Three Minute Speeches by Honorary Members
and Chairmen of Committees.
Their Joys, Sorrows and Hopes"
f. l.. Hudson, the retiring president,
delivered short address of welcome,
introducing Mrs. r B. Johns as toast
mistress, who presided through the
evening with grace and dig nifty that
was charming.
Mrs. Orlaf Anderson, in response to
the address of welcome, aDd Mrs. S. N
Wilson, Mrs. H. j. Evans and Mrs. F.
E. Charter, with their subjects, added
much to the occasion.
To Adelbert S. Collins was assigned
the subject, "The Beginning But Not
Guc III IHOSJ GlOuu6uD
the speaker referred to the impressions
of stranger formed by being present
and partaking of the banquet given q
year ago; of the sentiments then ex-
pressed and after crediting the ladies
for their part in all church work, de-
clared that with the field before the
Mems League Only a Divine Provi-
dence could foretell the end. He
pictured great good to come from the
Mems League and similar organiza-
tons.
Mr.. Brayton E. Smith handled his
subject in a way to encourage the
young men among the audience after
which several committee heads and
honorary members told their joys,
their hopes and sorrows. Rev. S. N.
Wilson came forward and gave force
full address closing with the Benedic-
ton. A feature of the evening was q
quintette of male voices Prof Hoyt
presided at the piano.