Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-01
Master Robert Taylor.

tick-taCks at the windows. violent ringing
OF dourbells and thumpety-bumps on the
shutters II was All Halloween and Ju-
venile Washington was celebrating the oc-
casion. Householders this, morning we're
busy gathering up cabbage stalks. sweep
ing together piles OF corn that had been
hall against the windows the night. before
and institutng combination searching par
ties for missing front gates. signs and
front door steps
Throughout the city there were numerous
parties who found their Halloween pleas
ure In masquerade gatherings, and merry
cries from many a well-lighted parlor told
more plainly than words of the sorry fate
of more than one luckless youth in bobbing
for apples. Games that have been associ-
ated with the season for years upon years
were rejuvenated for the occasion. and in
terspersed with the modern partur anuse-
ments that have found favor with the
young folk of the twentieth century.
Whether the marriage license clerk at the
city hall will be unusually busy during the
next few days can only be shown as time
passes, but Il may be taken as assured that
Washington had its share of bashful maids
who clutched the lef' hind foot o. a grave
yard rabbit in one hand. a spiuttering can
die in the other. walked backward down
the cellar steps and turned suddenly In
front of a dusty mirror in the farthest dark
est corner TO find reflected the face of her
life partner. 1t is these ''romances' that
may bring business to the marriage license
clerk.
Police on the Alert
Because in times past Halloween revel-
ers have stepped outside the pale of the
law In pranks of the evening tie police
Were on the alert last night, but Ia disorder
OF sufficient magnitude to call for interfer-
ence by the guardians Of the public veal
was reported. --~: ,l..,-s IS
In honor of the occasion there were a
number of club enter tain alapts, dances and
similar social affairs, one of the most en-
joyable events of the evening being a gath
cring of the Caledonian Club at Costelos
Hall. 9th and G. streets northwest Gaelic
dances were the feature. and applause was
won by Miss NJ ElwooI dancing the high
land fling. Others taking part in the pro-
gram were Misses R'Tord, Leyey. Benzler
and Livingstone. Mesdames Geddes and
WOodhead and Messrs. Sutherland, Stan
ley, Jacobson. Carltn, MacLain. Oates,
Grant, SChaffer and Duncan.
The Farther Lights Missionary Society of
the AnacOStia Baptist Church held Hal
loween social at the home of Miss Blanche
Keifer. 204 18th street northeast.
Members OF the Young Womens Chris
tian Association gathered in the gymnas-
ium of their rooms, at 18th and + streets,
for their Halloween celebration. the gym
being appropriately decorated with autumn
leaves jack lanterns and candles for the
occasion. The entertainment was carried
out on lines planned by Miss Clara Berry
man. in charge of the department of physi-
cal education. and a committee including
Mrs. Sarah Is. DrummOnd, Miss Marian
West. Miss Mabel Thurston. Miss Elizabeth
Stuart. Miss Frances Chickering and Miss
Helen Woodward.
Attired as COLLINS.
Halloween mirth prevailed in the Garden
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Minnesota
avenue, Anacostia, young folks and their
elders entering into the revelry of the oc-
casion. Attired as COLLINS. with sheeted
forms surmounted by grotesquely carved
pumpkins. all aglow. the young members
of the company moved in procession. The
Ladies' Aid Society had decorated the in
terror of the edifce with autumn folia ge
and colored lanterns. In ante room were
provided apples, pumpkin pie and other re-
freshments. Those who took part in the
program were Miss Annie Butler. recita-
ton: Misses Effie Bury and Grace Whalley
vocal duet: Mrs. Daisy Garden and Miss
Marie Simpson. dialogue: Miss Pearl Nor
rs. vocal solo. Miss Robena Faulkner was
the organist. An amusing feature was
pie-eating contest between Willis Harlan
and Howard Norton. MIR. Charles Johnson,
the superintendent of the Sunday school,
made an address
Laurel Tent. No. 11O1. Independent Order
OF Rechabites, entertained its friends last
evening at Its meeting in Haines Hall with
Halloween party. Mrs. Julia Frost the
chief ruler. presided Games were played
and refreshments served,
The home OF Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Tay-
Tor. 1910 Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
was the scene of a masquerade Halloween
party last night when their son and daugh-
ter. Sterling and Melinda. had DIS their
quests twenty-five OF their playmates
ranging in ages from nine to thirteen years.
The children arrived early and soon entered
into the games provided Later re-
freshments. consisting OF homemade
candy. assorted nuts and fruits, were
served. The dining room table was beauti-
fully decorated with autumn leaves, Jack
o'lanterns. fruits and vegetables.
All Of the children masqueraded in at
tractive costumes. The most UNIQUE was
that worn by Master Robert Taylor 1t
consisted of sailor suit made of the head
3ngs Of The Evening Star, A 1lnng he OF her
costumes were: Queen of Hearts" "Prin-
cess knight" Uncle Sam ~ Liberty"
Hiram Gold Brick. from England" "Gyp-
~ Fortune Teller" and a sailor Boy