Evening journal., 1894-11-01


Many Happy Brides aud Grooms.
Parties Galore.
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"a motley crowd, tag. rag and bobtsil"
was out last night. observing Halloween
in the approved, old time fashion Young
sters, and their older sisters and brothers,
as well, danced along the streets in the
most fantastic rigs their ingenuity could
devise. Others. who we're not ambitious,
in regard to costume, chewed gum at
lively rate, and feasted on nuts, apples,
candy land sich
Door bells were rung, tic taeks were
set, and beans and corn were thro wn
against windows, causing the unsus
pecting or nervous ones to lump half
out of their skins" Hideous masks
peered out of hidden corners and hun
dreds of pranks were played, regardless
of age or station. Nicely wrapped par
cells were carefully placed on the streets.
ahd when the unthinking pedestrian
would stoop to lay hands upon them
they would be jerked away by an invisible
strings, amid shouts Of clear, mocking
laughter. One Of the funniest sights
was that Of well-dressed man walking
down the street with great dignity, with
long white streamer pinned to his
coat tail of which he was In blissful
Ignorance
A bit OF boy who experienced happiness
unalloyed, hsd his fair baby features hid
by a frightfully ugly mask and a cooked
hat. He skipped along with his hand
tightly clssped in his father g. and WAS
probably the youngest masquerader out
All over the city there were impromptu
professions of uncouth figures which We'd
with each other in quaint and amusing
antics. and producing dlsoordant dlns
There were any number of Hallow
cen parties Youths and maidens tried
all the weird love charms that are sup
posed to be worked by the fairies and
elves liberated for that purpose on the
eve of All Saints Day. Apples were pared,
chestnuts roasted and dozens of other
formulas and charms were used In the
attempt to delve into the future. These
generally took place later in the evening.
Halloween Masquerade Party.
An enjoyable Halloween masquerade
party was given last evening at the home
of Manuel Richenberger near Newark
An orchestra furnished the music and
everybody had a royal time until late
hour Among those present beside
Manuel Richenberger, wife and son
Reuben we're: Mrs. McGonigal, Mrs.
Robert Connory, Mrs. William Connory,
James Mills and wife, of Philadelphia; I;
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips and the Misses
Kline, Of Elkton; Mr. Gilpin and lady,
Mrs Arthur McCloskey, Robert McCloskey
and wife, William McCloskey and wife
and the Misses Keeley, of Newark /:
William L, Martin and daughter, Louis
Sasse and wife, Thomas McHugh. Fred
w. Neutze, Stephen Partree, Charles H.
Sasse, George Dunbar, WILDER L Sasse,
Walter Snyder, Samuel Barber, John
Saunders, John Pagan and wife. aud the
Misses Pagan, Mckenzie, Murphy and
Maloney.
Miss Mcdaniel Entertains Her Friends.
Miss Edith Mcdaniel, of Seventh an d
Orange streets, gave a Halloween party
to her school mates last evening, at
which there were assembled about forty
gay and happy young people They
amused themselves with various games
until o'clock and then the party sd
journed to the dining-room where fruits,
candies, nuts and cakes were served
More games and seasonable charms were
then in order and another hour or SO
was delightfully."- spent. Miss Edith re-
ceived number OF nice presents.
Miss McKaig's Halloween.
Miss Bertha McKaig gave pleasant
Halloween party last evening, at her
home, No. 1887 Poplar street. The time
was spent In playing games social con
versation and instrumental music. Among
those present were: Misses Mary Missi-
mer, May Bacon, Blanche Layiield,
Gabrielle Senderling, Editha Chambers
and Sallie Jester, Willis Overdeer VIII
liam Mask, Jr., Albert Senderling, Arthur
Chambers and John Strong
Little Folks Play and Feast.
Miss Sarah Bowen, of No. 111S West
street, entertained number of her
juvenile friends last night. The little
folks spent the evening playing Hallow
cen games and feasting.
Masquerade Surprise.
A surprise masquerade was rendered
to Miss Alice E Evans at her home, No.
109 Rodney street, last evening. Music,
dancing. games and Halloween charms
were INDUCED in, and 3 delightful time
was spent. The participants were
Misses Alice E Evans, Elaie Hysore,
Clara Hutson, Katie Snyder, Dora
Wilson, Monte Hysore, Nellie Hescock
Edith Alexander Alice Francis, Maggie
Horty, Anna Melvin, Lillian Meginnis,
Katie Connaway, Lizzie Smith, Ella
May d. Reed, Georgetta De Kline,
Walter McMullen, William Evans,
Ralph g. McColley, Merritt S Hukill, h.
Frank White, Harry e. Reed, Frank O.
Ross, William Torbit Newell, Wilfred
Buckmaster, Clarence Connor, Mr..
Kerwin, Of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs.
Evans and Mrs McColley.
Gave an Oyster Supper.
w. S. Hoffman gave an oyster supper
last evening at his residence, No. 9Ot
West Ninth street. The time was spent
in games, music and various amuse
ments. At IL o'clock the guests present
were invited TO the dining room. The
table was handsomely decorated, anc
after oysters had been served in all styles
cakes and fruits were served. Among
those present we're:
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas A Shannon, Mr.
and Mrs Benjamin L. Spence, Mr.. and