Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-12-21
SOCIETY ITEMS
Social Gatherings of the Past Week
In Wausau and Vicinity
For Pilot Readers.

The Misses Louise and Blanche
Dessert entertained informally on
Thursday afternoon for Miss Bel
Murray who marriage to John McVey
Montgomery takes place on Monday.
The rooms were pleaSingly decorated
in holiday attire with Christmas
green's, holly and poinsettias. The
afternoon was pleasant and informah
the guests occupying the time in Wis
iting and sewing for the prospective
bride. A delightful feature of the
afternoon waf a Christmas tree,
brightly trimmed and lighted with
numerous tiny candles, which was
laden with gifts for Miss Murray
from the hostess and guests. The
party included eleven guests, all of
whom were intimate friends of the
bride-tO-be.
Hon. Ford H. MacGregor, chief of
the bureau of Municipal Reference of
the University of Wisconsin, will de
liver his lecture on "City Government
and Citizenship before the Ladies
Literary club of this city and their
friends at the Wausau Club house, on
Monday, January 18th. This lecture
emphasizes particularly the relation
of the woman citizen to city govern
ment and the opportunity for service
offered to women in general. This
lecture has been given before wOmen's
clubs in Minnesota, Illinois and Wis
consin, where they have been very
favOrably received.
One of the many pleasant pre-nup-
tial functions for Miss Bel Murray
was given last Saturday afternoon
when Mrs. w. L. Edmonds and
daughter, Miss Genevieve, entertained
in that young lady's honor. The par
ty included thirty-two guests, eight
tables of auction being played. A
dainty lunch was served after the
game, each table being centered with
Christmas poinsettias. Mrs. H. H.
Scholheld and Miss Cornelia McCrOs-
sen won the favors for scores, and
Miss Murray received handsome
guest prize.
Miss Mary Abel entertained the
'EJolly Boosters Club at the home
of Mrs. Ray Beste at ROthschild by
celebrating her birthday. Favors
were won in four tables Of cinch by Mr..
Walter Drue, Mr. A. W. Schmidt and
the Misses Eva Crest and Jessie Varo.
A delightful supper was served at
six o'clock after which followed
games and music.
Mrs. Herbert Stapleton, state presi-
dent of the National Federation of
Musical clubs, has appointed commit
tees to assist her in making plans for
the getting together of the musical
clubs on state day in February.
Among those who will assist her are
Mrs. L. A. Pradt of this city.
A New Years celebration will be
held at the Hotel Bells again this
year. A dinner will be served from
nine O'Clock until one hour after mid
night. Music will be furnished by
Cones orchestra, and vaudeville
actors will give cabaret entertain
ment.
Last Tuesday afternoon the Auxili-
airy to the Children's Infrmary held a
meeting at the Infrmary. Only rou-
tine business was transacted. Miss
Elizabeth Tessendorf gave her second
quarterly report.
st. Theresa's society of St. Michal's
church had its Christmas sale
yesterday afternoon and evening.
The ladies disposed of many beauti-
full handmade articles. Light refresh
ments we're served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Largay enter
tanned for Miss Anna Howard Last
Tuesday evening. Games and music
furnished entertainment during the
evening. A delicious lunch was
served.
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