Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-08
MANETHo WHITE SHRINE

MANETHO WHITE SHRINE
Several hours of merriment were en-
joyed by the members of Manetho
White Shrine No. /, Order of White
Shrine of Jerusalem, which consists
entirely of Eastern Star members, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Gibson,
All Solano avenue, when Mrs. GID
son, a member of the White Shrine,
entertained with a Halloween party.
Mrs. Gibson issued invitations to all
the members that the witch of Hallow-
cen would spend the evening at her
home, and she desired all members to
be present to meet her, but would make
no promises as to whether good or bad
would befall them before the evening
was over.
Pending the arrival of the witch,
who was delaped on account of too
many Halloween frolics. the house was
in total darkness with the exception
of hideous pumpkin lanterns and
Chinese punks burning about the
rooms while from the walls and cell
ing were suspended beetles, spiders,
dragon flies, devils darting needles,
butterflies black bats, owls, with black
cats and even an iguna caught in the
wilds of Encada, and these were all
seen through pretty portieres made of
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per boughs and ferns of all kinds
which made the home most appropriate
for the witch and the many spooks as
sembled resembling fairy land.
AS the guests arrived they were quite
startled with a very hideous face made
from a large pumpkin, but their hor-
rors were soon over when Mrs. Eliza
beth Gausden, the worthy high priest
ess of Manetho Shrine, appeared as
ghost and bid all welcome with a
hearty shake of the hand. With fear
somewhat removed they were ushered
into the parlor, when they were met
by another ghost, Mrs. c. w. Lyke,
noble prophecies of the Shrine, who
impressively warned all entering
spookland that danger was sure to be-
fall them, and advised all to purchase
dimes worth of pennies from her
for fear they would not be able to re-
turn to their homes.
It took but a little while for the
guests to understand the warning, for
two small ghosts then appeared Ruth
Cooley and Ruby Jordan, who soon
commenced Halloween FRANKS and
jokes, and kept all amused until the
witch would arrive to take charge of
the unruly crowd, and during this
time many pennies changed hands and
all entered into the frolics and jokes,
each having the privilege of getting as
many pennies away from each other
by catching them unawares, even to
handing out lemons and walnuts in
side of which were negro babies and
other Halloween novelties.
When all was in the utmost of con-
fusion the rooms were totally dark
ened and the noise suddenly stopped
when warned that the witch had ar
rived and in the distance could be
heard her chant song While she brewed
her pottage for the guests, and as
each greeted her was handed puz-
zle, being warned to allow no one
to see it or know it's nature or trouble
would ensue for the mortals.
Up to the witch's leaving, no one had
solved the puzzle, and it will remain
unanswered until the Halloween of
! 1909 The hostess was thoughtful
| enough to have other entertainment ar
/ ranged for the witch and her followers,
and the following were called upon
/ to add to the evenings pleasure: Miss
Ruth Cooley sang Sweet Bunch of
! Daisies" scattering daisies as she
sang; Miss Ruth Jordan recited an APP
propriate piece also Mrs John Goss,
which were all much enjoyed.
/ The evening passed quickly and it
was with much regret that the hostess
/ realized the lateness of the hour and,
knowing there were many hungry NOR
tails among the witches tribe, invited
all to the dining room, where tables
were spread and refreshments served
I in keeping with the occasion, consisting
of doughnuts, apples, grapes, nuts,
pumpkin pie and cheese with apple
cider. The dining room decorations
were mostly of yellow and white, the
colors of Manetho White Shrine.
| Remarks were made by Mrs. Eliza
beth Gausden, worthy high priestess,
and many thanks were extended to
Mrs. Gibson for the most delightful and
harmonious evening spent, and it will
long be remembered by all those pres
ent.
The following Eastern Star members
and friends were present: Mrs. Eliza
beth Gausden, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Lyke Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel King, DR..
and Mrs. w. e. Pritchard, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. C. Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mathew Richie, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. John Goss,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Chase, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. c. clifford, Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Ray
mond, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. u. G.
| Gibson; Mesdames Allie A Lambert,
Alice M. Knots, A. Gore, Harriet j.
Watson, Mary Roley, Hannah ]. Skill
man, Lydia Webb, ]. M. Patton, Ada
L. Grub, Amah p. Lander Fidelia
A. Beck, Grace Anderson, May Swee-
ney Ruby Cooley and Ruth Jordan,
and Messrs. John Harrison and An
| drew Clinic