Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-06-18
SOCIETY ITEMS,
Social Gatherings of the Past
Week in Wausau.

| ceremony was performed at the
swedish NJ. E. church at 8 O'Clock p.
m. the Rev. j. A. Anderson district
Supt., officiating. The bride was at
tended by the Misses Alma and Anna
Peterson and Bertha Anderson.
The following acted as groomsmen:
MeSsrs. l. +. Pearson, A. K. Swedby
and /. M. Johnson. Miss Lille Ry-
lander presided at the organ during
| the ceremony. The nuptials were
witnessed by large number of rela-
tlves and friends After the ceremony
the bride and groom. received the
| sincere congratulations and best wish
es of all, in the parlors of the church
and where wedding repast was SER
we'd. The couple were recipients of
! many beautiful presents. They de-
parted Saturday morning for Menom-
I. In 'e, Mich, where they will make
Uneir home.
Miss Hedstrrm is a daughter of
Mr. Ind Mrs. n. Hedstrum and has
resided in Wausau for the past nine
teen years. She is very highly eS-
teemed by large circle of friends.
Rev. Johnson is also we'll known to
our people, having made his home in
Wausau for time. He is now pastor
OF the Swedish M. E. church at Me-
nominee. The best wishes Of all for
their future welfare go with him.
The farewell reception rendered
ReY. and Mrs. Francis III. Brigham,
by the ladies society of the NJ. E..
church at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Alexander on Friday evening
was very largely attended not only by
the members of the congregation but
By our citizens generally. At eight
O'Clock the home was crowded to its
| utmost. Guests were received by
Rev. and Mrs. Brigham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Alexander and Mr.. and Mrs.
+. III. Barden. Large bouquets of
the seasons flowers enhanced the
beauty of the various rooms. An
orchestra in the main hallway dis
| coursed music during the entire even
ing, which added TO the pleasure of
the event. Many handsome gifts
in sterling silver, leather, ETC., to Rev.
and Mrs. Brigham occupied a table
in the rear parlor and attracted much
attention.
Refreshments were served in the
dining room' in charge of the Misses
Nina Kickbusch and Bel Murray.
The event was notable for its entire
absence of formality and while there
was joyous laughter on every i,and,
still there was an undercurrenJ of
sorrow, which would now and theG
come to the surface. In every heart
was the deep regret that Rev. Brig
ham and his most eStimable family
were to depart from our city.
| &
The Ladies' auxiliary of st. Mary's
hospital met last Friday afternoon at,
2:30 O'Clock at the hospital A bust
ness meeting was held presided over
by Mrs. G. B. Bird, president, after
which the ladies were very pleasantly
entertained by the Sisters of st.
Mary's hospital. Tables were arranged
in st. James room and refreshments
served. One high in authority from
Rome was here on an inspection tour
and he took occasion to compliment
the ladies upon their excellent work.
So far this year the free bed at the
hospital has had six patients. The
hospital recently installed a gas plant
of its own which is proving of much
value to the institution. st. Mary'S
is doing great work in the commun-
ity, charitable as we'll as otherwise
and every encouragement possible
should be extended by our citizens.
Mrs. M. A. Hurley was hostess to
number of her lady friends on last
Thursday, the occasion being lunch
con given at one O'Clock IN the dining
room of the club house. in honor of
Mrs. A. w. Mumm and Mrs. James
McCrossen. Thirty guests were
seated at one long table which was
beautifully decorated with baskets of
cut flowers and ferns. A delightful
menu was served and later the party
adjourned 20 the parlor where all par
ticipated in game of bridge. The
prizes wore won by Mrs. John Lull
and Mrs. S. M. Quaw. Mrs. Mumm
was presented with very beautiful
souvenir spoon as guest prize. Mrs.
McCrossen was unexpectedly called to
st. Paul and was unable to be present
much to the regret of her many
| friends.
Announcement was made of the
marriage OF Mr. James Knutson,
| formerly of this city, to Miss Anne
Barnaby of Minneapolis. The we'd
| ding took place last Wednesday even
ing at the home of Miss Barnaby in
| that city. Mr.. Knutson, it will be
remembered, is the son of Rev. K.
| KnutSon who at one time was assist
ant pastor of the First Presbyterian
church of this city, and who died
some six years ago. After his death
| the family moved to Rice Lake, where
ire nj af
| James KnAtSon is in the lumber bust
ness Indianapolis and is acting as
| selling agent for several western and
| southern lumber companies.
The closing recital of the Tuesday
| Musical club was held at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Pradt on
Thursday evening. Like all Of the
| clubs recitals, it was charming
event. The program was carried out
as published in the last issue of the
| PILOT with the exception of the num-
bers which were to have been rem
! dered by Miss Beatrice Ullman, of
| Appleton, on account of illness. She
was unable to be present. Her place
was supplied by Mrs. DeLamarter of
Chicago.
|
Miss Helen Single entertained a
number of friends yesterday at one
o'clock luncheon, given 1T the club
house in honor of visiting guests in
the city. The table was handsomely
decorated with flowers and covers
were laid for ten. Those composing
| the party were: Misses Helen Winton,
Beulah Mumm, Florence Gilbert,
Helen Stewart, Helen Single, Mrs.
| A. p. Woodson, Mrs. ]. d. Mylrea, Mrs.
S. II. B. Smith. Mrs. John Lull, and
Mrs. J. NJ. Kuebler.
Mrs. Karl Mathie entertained a
number of her lady friends at a
bridge party on Saturday afternoon,