Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-08-29
SOCIETY ITEMS

One of the most successful charity
affairs given this year was the dance
at Rothschild park last Wednesday
evening by the N. Y X. club. The
success of TINS benefit dance is OF
more than usual Importance as it was
given to help the families of the mem
bers of Company G who are now on
the border. Many OF our citizens have
felt unable to give a certain sum OF
money a month toward the Soldiers
Relief fund and this occasion was an
excellent opportunity to help, as the
admission fee was within the reach
of all. The large attendance plainly
showed the great interest Wausau
people are taking in the welfare of
Company G and their families, and it
undoubtedly gladdens the hearts of
the boys, who are serving their coun-
try, to know what is being done for
them. The N. Y. X. club deserves
thanks for giving the affair with good
results. The club members surely
think OF the Wausau boys on the bor-
der and have done much for them,
Mrs. c. S. Gilbert was hostess at a
well appointed luncheon on Satur-
day at her home on Franklin street
at which time Miss Margaret Murray
was the guest of honor. Eighteen
guests were seated at two tables which
were prettily arranged in a color
scheme of pink and white, roses be-
ing the predominating flower used for
decoration. The favor which marked
each guests place was a pink rose
encircled with plain gold band ring.
Each ring engraved with the names of
Miss Murray and Chester D. Mas
tiers of Gwinn, Mich, announcing the
engagement of this young couple.
The announcement was a complete
surprise to many of Miss Murray's
friends. Following the luncheon the
guests enjoyed a social afternoon
While sewing for the prospective
bride.
Mrs. ]. E. McKahan and Mrs. H. J.
Mckay entertained at an afternoon
auction party yesterday at the Nc
Kahan home, honoring Mrs. Essie
Nickerson and Miss Matte Anderson
OF Menomonie. Prizes in cards went
to Miss Molly Merklein and Mrs.
George Schilling. Guest prizes were
given the complimented guests. This
afternoon the same hostesses enter
tanned again at the McKahan home at
a one O'Clock luncheon and bridge
party
Melville and Charles Barwig gave
an enjoyable dancing party last Fri
day evening in large barn, S0x36.
about ten miles out in the country.
They entertained about one hundred
young people and many out of town
guests were present. Dancing was
enjoyed from nine until one o'clock.
Punch was served and at twelve
o'clock light refreshments were par
taken of.
The Marathon County Federation bf
Catholic Societies had a picinc at the
Shooting park Sunday. Addresses
were given and music was furnished.
All kinds of games, races and contests
were held. The proceeds of this picnic
will go toward defraying the expenses
of the state convention of the Wis
consin Catholic Federation, which will
be held here next Sunday and Mon
day.
Another benefit affair was given for
Company G, the past week. The
court house lawn was transformed in
to. an ice cream parlor on Thursday
evening and several ladies served ice
cream. An entertaining band concert
was held in connection and the pro-
ceeds amounting to about $40 was
turned over to the general fund for
Company G.
Miss Verna Gensmann entertained
at one o'clock luncheon on Satur-
day for Miss Carol Forbes of La
Crosse. Five hundred was played dur
ing the afternoon and the high prize
went to Miss Myrtle Gill. Miss Forbes
received the guest prize. Miss Helen
Kurtz of Merrill and Miss Lorraine
Rather of Green Bay, were out of town
guests.
Members of Wausau Council, United
Commercial Travellers, with their fam
lilies and friends enjoyed a picnic at
Rothschild park Saturday afternoon.
The entertainment included a ball
game and all kinds of races. The
winners received very fine prizes. The
picnic ended up with dance in the
evening.
Miss Gladys Tobey of Even, Mich,
was the honored guest at a party
given by the Misses Myrtle and Evelyn
Gill Thursday afternoon. In the
game of hearts Miss Kathryn Gier re-
ceived the prize. Miss Tobey was
given a guest prize.
Charles Edmonds was the honored
guest last evening at party given at
the Wausau Country club. The occa-