Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-12-16
SOCIETY ITEMS
Social Gatherings of the Past Week
i'm Wausau and Vicinity

Miss Nina Kickbusch entertained at
auction bridge at her home on Frank
lin street last Friday afternoon. Ten
tables were in play and other guests
were present with their fancy needle
work. The house was beautifully de-
corated in Christmas colors, and
dainty place cards and souvenirs were
features Prizes were awarded to
Mrs. L. A. Pradt, Mrs. Wylie Samp-
son, and Miss SilverthOrn, and prize
was given Miss Margaret Alexander
for needlework Miss Kickbusch en-
tertained again on Saturday evening
at a formal dinner Prizes were given
after an evening of cards to DR.. Lad
wig, Dr. Green, Mrs. Walter Curtis
and Mrs. Henry Smith.
The Study and Philanthropy depart
ment of the Ladies' Literary club met
at the home of Mrs. G. A. Barwig, AGO
N. Third avenue, Monday afternoon.
The assistant hostesseS were Mes
DANES G. II. Peth, T.. b. Smith, John
BruShert, w. II. Chellis, w. A. Wilson,
and W. e. Zilisch. Current events
were given by Mrs. j. p. Riley. Miss
Corinne Schlegel sang a solo and Miss
Gretchen Morgan gave reading. The
Christmas music was in charge of
Mrs. e. e. Miller. Harry Sisson and
Stanley Howarth gave violin duets.
Wausau Council, No. 1869, Knights
of Columbus, initiated a class Of more
than fifty candidates at a special meet
ing held at st. James hall Sunday
afternoon. State officers were pres
ent TO conduct the initiatory work and
w. Del Curtis. district deputy CON
ferred the rank of Knights on the
class of candidates. A seven o'clock
dinner was served. A number of Wis
itors from Stevens Point, Merrill,
Stratford, Wisconsin Rapids and Tom
ahawk were present
A Magnificent Masque Ball" will be
given at the Wausau Country Club on
the evening of Wednesday. December
10Th, under the auspices of Miss Con-
stance Harger, of "ithica and paris"
and Mr. Louis A. Pradt, Jr., of "wau-
sau and sChofeld" Among the fea
lures of the affair, ii is reported. will
be harmonious music by THE BoS-
ton Symphony Orchestra" The affair
promises to be among the most con
Spicuous of the approaching holiday
festivities.
Miss Jeanette Nequette and Miss
Irene Whalen entertained at miscel-
laneouS shower at the NeQuette home
Tuesday evenin for Miss Esther Oss-
valid. During the evening games
were played and the prize was given
to Miss Helen Schmidt. At late hour
a delicious lunch was served by the
I
be a December bride received many
lovely gifts.
Kellogg Circle, No. IS. Ladies of the
G. A. K. held n meeting at X. c. hall
Monday afternoon ana elected the fol-
lowing officers: President. Mrs. w. A.
Bolin; Senior Vice, Mrs. Della Pa
Quin; Junior Vice. Mrs. George Bull
lion: Treasurer. Mrs. Joseph Tracy:
Chaplain, Mrs. NJ. E. Rood: Conduct
ress, Mrs. Peter Croft; Guard. Mrs.
Celia Brown.
Mrs. G. ID. Jones entertained a small
number of friends at her home on East
hill on Monday afternoon at cards.
Three tables were in play The dec
Orations were in red and white Dainty
refreshments were served during the
afternoon, and prizes were awarded to
Mrs. c. +. Dunbar, Miss Maude Ham
mond and Mrs. +. B. Thayer
The annual ball of the Wausau club
will take place on Friday evening. De-
cember 31st. at the WauSau Club
house Dancing will begin at 900 D.
III. and a buffet lunch will be served
between IL and l. This is the an
nual club formal.
Lloyd II. Mckay of Aberdeen. s. D..
was the guest of honor at a farewell
party given at the home of Lester
Rowland, Thursday evening Music
and cards were the diversions and
later refreshments were served.
The Young Ladies' Sewing society
of Salem Evangelical Lutheran church
were entertained at the home of Mrs
Emil Drummond. Thursday evening.