Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-20

at the Wausau club last Wednesday
evening by the Bachelor club. TIE
first part of the evening was given
over to an elaborate banquet served
at a table arranged in the form of the
letter e. very appropriate for the oc-
casion, and prettily decorated with
flowers. Mark Scholfield acted as
POSTMASTER, and Mr.. Edgar, E. E.
Johnson, Zeno Speer, Joe Schneider,
Will Spencer, August Kickbusch and
Sol Heinemann were among those
who responded to clever toasts. The
complimented guest was presented
with bronze humidor from the re
naming members of the Bachelor club
with the names of the members in
scribed thereon, and wishing him God
speed. During the banquet hour
until two o'clock, and Cones orches-
chestra pleasing musical selections.
A reception and concert followed
the banquet hour in the club parlors,
with Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ. Wilson, Mr.
and Mrs. H. J. Hagge and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E. Puchner in the receiving
line. Dancing was enjoyed from nine
until two o'clock, and Dana's orches,
ira, with Frank Dana as director, con-
tributed its finest efforts to the pleas
ure of the evening. The club rooms,
with fragrant potted plants, the soft
ening rays of the electric lights, and
the prettily costumed ladies, all COM
bined, produced a scene of animation
and beauty. The occasion was one of
rare pleasure, made especially so by
the geniality of the Bachelor club. Sew
eral out of town guests were expected
for the party, but were unable to reach
here on account of the snow blockade
Clifford Livingston of Merrill, was
among the guests from out of town
present.
Mr.. Edgar departed Thursday noon
for his home in Essex Falls, New Jer-
sey, and later goes to New York City,
where he will be united in marriage
to Miss Linda Stephenson, ON April
18th. The wedding service will take
place at the church of All Angels.
They will make their home in Wausau
at S26 Warren street. They expect to
attend the wedding of Mr.. Edgar's sis
ter, Miss Gretchen, to Miner E. Lille, at
the brides home in Essex Falls, New
Jersey, April 18th.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the First Presbyterian church had an
interesting meeting at the home of
Mrs. A. B. Rosenberg last Wednes-
day afternoon. This being the last
scheduled missionary meeting in the
year book, officers for the ensuing
year were chosen as follows:
President-Mrs, c. G. Kruger.
First Vice Pres.-Mrs. ]. E. George.
Second Vice Pres.-Mrs. S E. Hutchins
Secretary-Mrs. w. E. Hudtloff.
Treasurer-Mrs. A. w. Warner.
Pianist-Mrs. E. c. Allen.
The annual reports were given by
the officers of the society for the past
year, and showed the accomplishment
of much missionary work. Rev. D. j.
Williams gave an interesting talk to
the members along missionary lines.
The society decided to send delegates
to theWinnebago Presbyterian meeting
at Green Bay, April 10 and 20. The
hostesses for the AFTERNOON were Mes
DANES Rosenberg, Gamble, Warner,
George, Milroy, Cowee and Miss Emily
Chubbuck, who served a delicious
lunch
A pretty auction party was given
Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. M. w. Sweet, 104 East Grant
street, by Miss Marguerite Stockwell
aId Miss Catherine McGregor. The af-
fair was given honoring Miss Ruth
Edgerton of the Domestic Science de-
partment, and Miss Marie Flower of
the English department, of the High
school. The complimented guests will
soon become brides. Miss Edgerton
will be married to Frederick c. May
nard of Sheboygan, formerly mem
Der of the Wausau High school facul-
ty. Miss Flower and Frederick Cobb
of Minneapolis, are to be united in
marriage. Favors for high scores in
the game of auction was made by Miss
Ann Kieckhoefer- and Mrs. William
Hart of Chicago. Miss Edgerton and
Miss Flower were presented with guest
prizes.
The following officers were elected
at a meeting of the F. H. L. club at the
Underwood Memorial chapel Wednes-
day evening:
Leader-Miss Katie Kruger.
President-Miss Ida Miller.
Vice President-Miss Alice Pierce.
,Secretary-MissF Florence Bieble.
Treasurer-Miss Irene Kruger.
After the business session, the mem
bers sewed and were served lunch.
Next Thursday evening the members
will have supper and social time at
the chapel.
The auxiliary members of the Y. M.
c. A. decided at their special meeting
held last Tuesday afternoon to give
a benefit concert the first or second
week in May. The Badger Trio,
local talented organization, will give
the program for this concert, assisted
by a chorus of about one hundred
voices. The trio includes Mrs. Walter
Gogg, soprano; Mrs. P. L. Sisson, con-
tralto; w. X. Mitchell, tenor. Miss
Wanda Hopp is accompanist. The
program will consist of some good
spectacular features.
The Monday Evening Study club met
at the home. of Miss Minnie Smith last
evening. The program was given as
published in our last issue.
Miss Smith will entertain the club
again next Monday evening, and the
following program is scheduled:
Roll Call-South America.
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