Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-02-07
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Society Notes
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The members of the Royal Neigh
bors entertained the members OF the
Modern Woodman lodge, at the
ForeSters hall Thursday night. A very
enjoyable evening was spent.
A large number of the high school
friends of Walter Wood, chaperoned
by Miss Genevieve Eaton, pleasantly
surprised him at the beautiful home
of Mr. and Mrs T. J. Wood, on
Washington Ave. Thursday evening.
The time was delightfully."- spent
with vocal and instrumental selec-
tions and dancing, and royal good
time is reported by all who attended.
\ big project in a social way is be-
ing undertaken by the Grand Rapids
Foresters. 1t is planned to have big
meeting in April and initiate large
class of new members. The initiatory
will not be conducted solely by this
court, but Jointly with the st. Lawren-
&c Court, and the Nekoosa Court.
1t is also planned to have the state
team present to do the initatory work,
and unless the program now con-
| templated miscarrieS, there will be a
big time among the Foresters on this
occasion.
The Elks masked party last Friday
was not only well attended, but the
costumes were beautiful and fantas-
| tic. A large number of the masks
were imported from Milwaukee and
| the club rooms presented very
attractive appearance as the maskers
moved gracefully among their friends
Early in the evening the order was
given to unmask, and the dancing
from this time on until the hour for
refreshments was delightful, The
music was all that could be wished
| for. and taken as a whole this party
easily leads the many delightful even
ngs spent in the ElkS room
In its account of the Catholic Order
of Foresters banquet at Nekoosa Mon
day night, Jan. %, the Wood County
Times had the following Item re-
garding Grand Rapids people:
The address of welcome was de-
livered by Rev. Jos. Feldmann, of
this city, followed by addresses by
State Secretary Gustav Keller, of
Appleton. Rev. Father Hugenroth,
Deputy High Chief Ranger J. r.
Raglan, DR.. Pomainvile, Attorney
Louis A. Bauman and Rev. Father
Korczyk, of Grand Rapids, the last
named speaking in Polish.
The Lady Maccabees OF the World
held their annual installation of Off
GERS, at the Forester's hall Friday
evening.
Mrs. Palmatier the retiring Record
keeper, acted as installing officer, and
later in the evening was presented
with a beautiful bOquet or cut flowers
as token of esteem of the lodge and
for the efficient manner in which she
has attended to the lodge business.
The presentation speech was made by
Mrs. Theron Lyon, and teamed with
historical passages of the mysteries of
the hive.
The hall was beautifully decorated
: for this occasion, and two course
luncheon was served by Mrs. Eaton the
Stevens Point caterer. The lunch
consisted of baked beans, pickles, ham
and brown bread sandwiches, coffee,
brick ice cream and assorted cakes.
Miss Edna Muir played the march,
and from 300 until 1900 O'Clock
COINS Orchestra furnished excellent
music for the dance.
Miss Mae Norton was installed as
Commander. and Mrs Theron Lyon
as Record-keeper. There were about
one hundred and fifty presenG, and al
declare that they spent very de-
lightful evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lyon entertained
d. the post office force, including the
city carriers and their substitutes, at
their home Thursday evening Jan
81.
The evening was spent in talking
over post office matters, and especi
ally matters connected with the city
carrier system in this city. The sub
ject of how to improve the service
was discussed at length by all present
Elegant refreshments were served
+ during the progress of which Miss
Winger favored the guests with
several instrumental selections on the
piano. They were nicely rendered
and very pleasing to all who heard
them.
The social relations existing between
the postmaster and his force are very
pleasant and genial. 1t is the con-
slant aim of postmaster Fontaine to
improve the service wherever posi-
BILE. Messrs. VIM. B. Raymond and
5. a. Rintelmamn were the only two
absent, on account of sickness.
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