Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1913-05-27

One of the prettiest May parties of
the season was given on yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. G. S. Curtis and
daughter, Mrs. John Curtis, at the
home of the former The party was
given in honor of Mrs. Lou Martin,
who is the guest of her sister, Mrs G
S. Curtis. The home was prettily
decorated with plants and flowers,
and with the bright sunshine of
perfect day, the effect was most
harmonious. The entertainment was
a guessing contest and at the close
was found that Mrs. Sedate Pier had
won the prize for having the greatest
number of correct answers. During
the afternoon Mrs. Martin sang sever
al songs, each one receiving a hearty
encore. An appetizing supper was
served at $50 o'clock. The guests
were seated at small tables. On each
table was a May basket, filled with
spring blossoms and from this basket
ribbons were suspended to each guests
place. A card attached to the ribbon
bore a sentiment, which it's owner
read aloud, causing much enjoyment.
Mrs. ID. L. Plumer, after reading her
sentiment, was presented with
wreath of flowers and crowned "Queen
of May" with unanimous vote.
Forty guests enjoyed the delightful
afternoon. The same ladies enter
tanned friends again today at one
O'Clock luncheon, followed by auction.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Methodist church gave banquet on
Friday evening in the dining room
and parlors of the church. The affair
was given in honor of the Intermedi-
ate and Senior departments of the
Sunday school and the officers of
the Home department of the
church. The rooms were prettily dec
grated with huge punches of lilacs,
apple and plum blossoms and potted
plants. 225 guests sat down to an
elaborate menu after which delight
full program of toasts and music was
given, Rev. Richard Evans acting as
toast master. The following toasts
were responded to:
To the Superintendent X. Bor-
sack.
To the Teachers Mrs. Richard
Evans.
The Lads and Lassies-Miss Helen
Johnson.
Our New West Side Chapel-F. w.
Genrich.
Our Greater Sunday School-A. a.
Hooper.
The toasts were inteIspersed with
music and song. Miss Ruth Wilson
gave piano number and Mrs. E. l..
Boehm, Mrs. Hiram Anderson and
Emery James sang vocal selections.
1t was very successful and enjoyable
evening.
The Misses Ida and Dorothy
Wheeler entertained a. number OF
friends on Thursday in honor of Miss
Florence Crane, the occasion being
Miss Cranes birthday anniversary.
Covers were placed for eight guests.
After dinner a social time was en-
joyed. The guests were the Misses
Florence Crane, Mary Duff, Grace
Stevens, Lucille Hebard, Marie john
son and Georgiana Clark.
On account of the recent cold and
unpleasant weather, the Art and
Literature department of the Ladies'
Literary club has postponed the May
meeting until Monday, the End of
June. at that time the department
will have a social meeting and a picnic
supper at Rothschild pavilion, to
which all members and their hus-
bands are invited.
Mrs. G. 6. Pier pleasantly enter
tanned sixteen of her lady friends at
auction on Thursday afternoon, at
her home on Sixth street. The high
est scores were made by Mrs. j. NJ.
Kuebler and Mrs. T. H. Ryan. At
the close of the game a dainty supper
was served. Mrs. Pier entertained
friends again at auction this after
noon.
The third annual dancing party OF
the Wausau Country club ltook place
on Friday evening. 1t was very de-
ilghtfuI, there being about 10 people
present. The main or dancing room
as decorated with lilacs and the ma
tional col0rs were very effective in
beautifying the balcony This party
was the opening Of the season at the
club
Mrs. G. F. Dunbar and daughters
Miss Nell and Margaret, were hostess
| Is at very enjoyable auction party
on Saturday afternoon, given at their
home on Fifth street. Four tables
were played and the prizes were won
by Mrs. w. III. Mylrea and Mrs.
Agnes Murray A i've O'Clock supper
was served at the close of the game