THE WAUPACA REPUBLICAN

April 28, 1905

 

ST. MARK’S DAY.

 

Observed by Episcopals and Honored Guests, With a Festival at Castle Hall

 – E. E. Browne Toast Master – A Pleasant Time.

 

            Tuesday was St. Mark’s Day and the ladies of the Guild and Parish furnished a lot of good things, under the direction of a committee consisting of Mrs. A. G. Nelson, Mrs. J. A. Verson, Mrs. W. H. Lord and Mrs. W. O. Ware and ample assistance.  Castle Hall was beautifully transformed into a banquet room with four long tables placed in the form of a letter E., the tables being decorated with Easter lilies and carnations, and covers were laid for one hundred and sixty at one sitting.  Dinner commenced at seven o’clock, the young ladies of St. Margaret’s Guild serving.  During the dinner hour, L B. Allen violin, George Larson cornet and Miss Winnie Bailey piano accompanist rendered excellent music.  At the close there was a number of brilliant toasts toasted.  E. E. Browne was toastmaster and ably performed his duties.

            “The Past of St. Mark’s Church” was assigned to F. F. Wheeler but Mr. Wheeler being absent the toastmaster dwelt briefly on early reminiscences of the church and those who had labored in pioneer days to establish it in Waupaca. 

            Rev. George Hirst responded to “St. Mark’s Parish” in a pleasing and hopeful address giving what losses and gains had taken place in one short year and he hoped for steady progress in the future.  In his mention of things accomplished he complimented and gave credit and praise to all whom merit was due.  Especially did he pay a just tribute to his predecessor the Rev. Lucius D. Hopkins.  He mentioned the fact that this coming year would mark the fiftieth anniversary of St. Mark’s in Waupaca, and he hoped a fitting celebration might be arranged to commemorate the event, and that all the former rectors now living be present at the ceremonies.

            “The Future of St. Mark’s” was pleasantly talked of especially one year hence, by Mr. J. L. Sturtevant.

            “The Ladies of St. Mark’s” was happily remembered by Irving P Lord.

            Mr. George W. Ghoca spoke for “The Men of St. Mark’s”.

            The Crescent