Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-01-05
SOCIETY ITEMS

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Social Gatherings of the Past Week
in Wausau and Vicinity
For Pilot Readers.
J. n. Manson, Sr., invitedi in twenty
seven of his gentlemen friends TO par
take of an oyster supper with him
Wednesday evening, at his home on
East hill. Mr.. Manson gives his
friends similar treat annually, the
oysters being sent TO him by E. H.
Stub of Philadelphia. They were
served in various ways, and pro
nounced as usual "just delicious"
John Manson, Jr., Chas. Manson and
Eugene Thayer served the various
courses. The early part of the even
ing was spent in playing bridge whist
and al sat down to supper at 10
O'Clock. Mr.. Stubs praises were sung
to various tunes and languages and
finally vote of thanks was rendered
him, not forgetting to mention the
splendid hospitality of the host of the
evening. All present enjoyed them
selves to the limit
A pretty wedding took place Fri
day evening when Miss Wilma Merk-
lein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
Merklein, and William r. Cowling
were united in marriage at the home
of the brides parents, 904 Second
street. The ceremony was WITNESSED
| by only the immediate relatives and
was performed by Rev j. Nj. Duer.
| The bride was attired in a travelling
suit and hat with pretty corsage
bouquet. The home was beautifully
decorated with palms, carnations and
narcissus for the occasion. Following
the ceremony wedding supper was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Cowling left
| during the evening for Chicago,
where Mr.. Cowling is employed by
the Automatic Telephone company.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Laabs enter
tanned number of friends on WedneS-
day evening in compliment to Miss
| Amanda Huehnerfuss of Little Chica-
go. A pleasant evening was spent in
playing cinch after which refresh
ments were served. The prize winners
were Miss Huehnerfuss, Mrs. S.
Schneider, John Schultz, c. r. Van
Orman and Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Re-
detzKe.
Miss Ruth Albers was hostess at an
informal dancing party, given on
Wednesday evening at the Country
club. The party included forty of
Miss Ruth's young friends, all of
whom spent a most enjoyable evening.
The guests of honor were Miss Helen
Wurdeman of Madison and Miss Mae
Heinemann of Merrill. Both young
ladies were house guests at the
Alber's home.
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The Rotary club enjoyed luncheon
at the Wausau club on Thursday.
Covers were placed for twenty-five
members. The next meeting will be
held on January It'll, where the mem
bers of the club will be guests of M.
| G. Ewing. At that time Mr.. Ewing
will read a paper, after which lunch
will be served.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the
largest fraternal society in the city,
had most enjoyable and successful
dancing party at Elks' hall New
Years Eve, There was large atten-
dance and every one present. embraced
the opportunity to have good time
and succeeded most satisfactory.
A very pleasant birthday surprise
was given Oscar Wehrley at his home
Sunday evening. Music and games
were enjoyed after which light re-
freshments were served. Mr. Wehrley
departed for Chicago last evening to
continue his studies in the American
Conservatory of music.
There was watchnight meeting at
the Presbyterian church New Years
night. There was an excellent pro-
gram carried out by Miss Wanda
Hopp, Miss Consuela Jawort, Rev. j.
NJ. Duer, Mrs. Ray Charter, Mrs. W.
G. Landon, Rev. West, Arthur Textor.
There was family reunion at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Witter
on New Years day, which was at
tended by just the immediate family,
There were fourteen present and fol-
lowing dinner there was music and a
good time had.
! Mrs. L. a. Pradt entertained friends
informally on Wednesday afternoon
at pleasant game of auction. Mrs.
s. c. Woodson of Kansas City, Mo-,
and Mrs. Louis Dessert received the
prizes for highest scores. Mrs. Wood
son was the guest of honor.
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