Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-04
THE NEW YEAR

Those who were able to sleep in
Wausau when the new year was ush-
cred in were some sleeperS indeed
Hundreds were Still up at churches,
clubs, hotels, restaurants and private
homes that they might give the
youngster a royal welcome. Church
bells rung, whistles blew, and passing
autos footed their horns, all to an
nounce the birth of 1916. 1t was an
evening of mirth and enjoyment and
as the time progressed towards the
midnight hour, hilarity increased
where crowds had gathered to watch
the dying hours Of the old year and
the beginning of the new. There were
many dancing parties at the various
halls of our city to celebrate the
occasion and no evening of the year
1915, was so filled with social activities.
On every hand could be heard some
familiar song and the CHEEKY greeting,
ga Happy New Year" 1t was near
break of dawn when things quoted
down and the jewellers sought there
homes.
AT THE HOTEL BELLS
The Hotel Bells was the scene of
a most delightful entertainment on
New Years Eve, when, as is the
custom of the house, the passing of
the old year was celebrated with
banquet and high-class cabaret pro-
gram. The dining room and lobby
were gayly attired in the seasons
colorS. Huge punches of red carna-
tions and candelabra with red shades
adorned the tables, while palms and
holly combined with other greens
formed an attractive setting. A de-
licious eight-course banquet was
served to about one hundred and
twenty-five people with the following
menu:
Oysters Blue Points
Smith Island Boullion
Bread Sticks
Radishes Olives
Fillet of Red Snapper Orleans
Saratoga Chips
Roast Young Turkey with Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffed Celery Green Peas
Lemon Sherbet
Braised SQUAD on Toast
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Ice Cream Cake Coffee
The program given during the din
ner by Misses Irene, May and
Bette Holmes and Verna Mohr and
Messrs. Hayden and Goodwin was
most entertaining, a number
of solos being given, also pleasing
group numbers. Cones orchestra
furnished music throughout the eve
ming. Following the banquet and
program, dancing was enjoyed until
the ringing of bells proclaimed the
death of the old year and the birth of
the new. 1t was merry company
that exchanged the New Y ears greet
ings and shortly after said goodnight.
The program artists were all from
Chicago with the exception of Miss
Verna MOhr who is a daughter of
John MOhr of WauSau. Miss Mohr
has pleasing voice which was appre-
ciated by her hearers.
The dawn of New Years day show
ed sky covered with heavy clouds
A mist hung over the city and there
was mixture of rain and snow fall
ing. Later in the day this turned TO
rain, and it fell in torrents nearly all
This froze upon the
cement walks making them SO Slip
perry that it was almost impossible
for one TO get about without falling.
Weather of this kind in this northern
country is somewhat unusual, as we
are more apt to have bitter cold.
Most, if not all of the factories
were closed. Stores and business
places were kept open until the noon
hour The post office kept open until
noon and one delivery was made by
the carriers. AS on Christmas day
there were many happy family re-
unions and home dinner parties.
Many took the occasion to make
calls and while no one kept open
house especially, as on former years,
everybody was pleased to receive
callers, hence every home was open
for the occasion.
At the Y. NJ. G. A. there was a
large attendance to take advantage
of the pleasures 'open house" afforded.
There were many things pulled off to
see Y. NJ. @. A notes.
AT THE WAUsAU CLUB
The principal event of the day was
the gathering of the members with |
UIlelT IdlullIoS, dO GIlo w duSdu CluD.
After four O'Clock an orchestra fur
nished music and despite the rain, the |
club house was filled with the old and |
young of our city. The club rooms |
were especially attractive in their |
holiday decorations. At six o'clock |
the dining room was thrown open |
and an elaborate dinner served to |
about one hundred. AtS:30 the dance |
hall was opened and all who SO desir- |
ed "tripped the Light fantastic"
Everything was delightfully."- informal |
and it proved one of the very de- |
lightful social events of the holidays. |
Thus ended the festivities of New |
Years eve, and the first Of the new
year of 1916.
While the past year in Wausau has
not been filled with prosperity, it has
held reasonably happy and content |
ed people. The new year opens with |
every indication of brighter prospects |
and many think Wausau in 1915, will |
have the largest growth in its history.
There is a spirit Of cooperation |
abroad. Wausau has always been |
noted for this kind of spirit in the
past, but this year, we are sure, it |
will be hundred fold greater than
oUpr 60 if will no IWauCan The |