Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-04-02
SOCIETY ITEMS.
Social Gatherings of the Past
Week in Wausau.


Today was Founders day in the
Ladies' Literary club. 1t was the
thirty-seyenth anniversary of the or
ganization of the club, and on this
day it is customary each year to hold
a birthday party, with the founders
as guests of honor, and today was no
exception to the rule. An elegant
luncheon was served at 1:30 O'Clock in
the dining room of the club house.
Covers were laid for seventy. The
founders present were Mesdames D..
L. Plumer, j. A. Jones and C. W.
Harger. and these ladies occupied
seats of honor at the table. OF
the Near Founders" called thus be-
cause they joined the club in its early
infancy, Mesdames Walter Alexander
and R. III. Johnson were present. At
the close of the repast the president,
Mrs. A. A. Book, gave an address of
welcome which was replete with dig
nifty, good nature and hospitality.
She told of the birth and growth of
the club, the loyalty of its members,
and gave glowing tribute to its
founders. After luncheon the party
adjourned to the club parlors, where
musical program was given, consist
ing of old-fashioned songs and recita-
tions suitable for the day, and later a
literary quiz was INDUCED in, which
caused much merriment and was a
lifting ending TO most charming
afternoon. The members Of the ex-
ecutive council, who had the affair in
charge, are to be congratulated upon
their successful efforts.
The Friday Afternoon Bridge Whist
club was invited to meet with Mrs.
d. G. Everest, at her home in Roths-
child the past week. At one O'Clock
the hostess received the members of
the club, consisting of twelve ladies,
and soon thereafter they were ushered
iuto the dining room for luncheon.
The shades were drawn and the room
brilliantly lighted with shaded electric
lights and myriads of Japanese LIANT
ems. Apple blossoms and chrysanthe-
NUNS were on the side walls. Above
the table was large inverted jap
aneSe umbrella and underneath a
smaller one covering miniature lake
surrounded by japanese garden. In
the lake were gold fish, swans, etc,
and in the gardens were miniature
Japanese people In picturesque cos
tunes. Just previous to the last
course of the luncheon the ladies were
presented with Japanese souvenirs
consisting of paper caps, hat pins,
whistles, images, etc. Pretty little
otnamented fans were the score cards
for the afternoon.
Bridge whist followed until five
o'clock when all returned to the city,
having greatly enjoyed one of the
most delightful gatherings of the
clubs winter weekly meetings.
Miss Emma Conley was hostess en-
Saturday afternoon to the Friday
Bridge club. An elaborate luncheon
was served at 1:30 o'clock in the din
ing room of the Hotel Bells, after
which the hostess and her guests ad-
journed to the home of Mrs. H. G.
McCroSsen when the tournament was
played. Mrs. McCrossen made the
highest score.
Mrs. Neil Campbell entertained
twenty-five of her lady friends, in
honor of her sister, Mrs. Gray, of
Milwaukee, who is her guest. 1t was
a Kensington party, and at six o'clock
a delicious supper was served. 1t was
pleasant afternoon.
Mrs. NJ. A. Hurley will entertain
the Thursday Bridge club on Thurs
day. Luncheon will be served at one
o'clock in the dining room of the Club
house, and later the club will adjourn
to the Hurley home for the after
noon's game.
Mrs. J. p. Briggs entertained a
number of lady friends on Saturday
afternoon at bridge party. The
prize was won by Mrs. Chas. Vein
field. A dainty supper was served at
the close of the game.
The marriage of Mr.. Guy Kelly
Gooding of this city, to Miss Pauline
Knight of Madison, is announced to
take place in Madison, on Wednesday
evening, April 10th, at s o'clock.
Little Margaret Bells, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Msrk Bells celebrated
her seventh birthday on Saturday
afternoon by inviting in number OF
her little friends.
The Monday Evening Study club
will meet this Monday eveningIat the
home of Miss Virginia Manson. II
will be social session with no liter
airy program.
The Misses Mary Meuret and Mary
Laughlin gave party Friday evening
for a number Of their girl friends in
honor of the Misses Anna and Lucinda