Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-11-04
MeSdaneS c. F. Brown A. B. Scatter.
good, John Glass and ". E.
Adams Entertain.
NOVEL INVITATIONS ISSUED
Thirty.Eiqht Of the Guests Disguised In Sheets
and Pillow Cases Visit The vaudette.

Unique invitations printed on brown
paper and sealed with wax
were received bv large number of
Alma ladies. some ten days ago an
a Halloween party to be
given SATURDAY. evening, October 30
by Mesdsmes. Scattergood. Brown.
Adams and Glass. AS a result of the
invitations last Saturday evening
ghost like creatures attired in sheets.
pillow cases and masks could be SEEN
on most anv of our streets headed for
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs John
Glass. where the ghosts were to
first assemble. Thev found the home
beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves, while pumpkins. corn and
other fall vegetables were gen
erously used to complete the deco
rations. The house was lighted with
small candles and with the ghost like
creatures fitting about uttering
groans. means, ETC.. made the en-
tire scene one to cause TIE cold
shivers to run up and down
weakly spine At the Glass home
each guest was given a vegetable to
which was tied piece of ribbon
and the partners of the evening were
secured in this manner. Two of the
party were selected as leaders and
armed with auto horns, the guests
were instructed TO follow wherever
they lead. Partners selected, the
horns blew and the guests followed the
unknown leaders. and were taken to
the home of Mrs w. E. Adams.
The decorations at this home were
yellow and black. while autumn
leaves and other evidences of Halo
ween festivities were to ne seen, which
ever wav YOU looked. "A punch bowl
surrounded by a wealth of autumn
foliage contained generous supply OF
sweet cider which was dipped from
the beautiful punch bowl IA tin pail
with the rainwater dipper This
home like the Glass residence was in
semi darkness and presented weird
appearance.
At the footing of the auto horns,
the guests fell in line and, single file.
marched into the Vsudette, where,
every seat being occupied, thev lined
up against the west wall and divided
the attention of the Vaudette audience
with the pictures, being thrown on the
screen. After 30 minutes at the
vaudette the ghosts left the theatre
In single file and following their
leader soon found themselves at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Brown,
where various and numerous stunts
were pulled of. Witches. bats.
snakes, black cats and hosts of other
objects aided in decorating the room.
the decorations of which was said bv
those present tc be the equal of any
ever seen. After DR.. Sawbones had
removed an apendix. the auto horns
were heard and the guests once more
took their depai ture, this time to the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Scattergood. where the decorations
of yellow paper and crepe curtains
covered with black cats and witches.
together with autumn leaves. pump-
kins. ETC., produced scene of
splendor that astonished the ghosts
and produced expressions of surprise
from all. Up to this time the guests
had refrained from talk. only giving
expression to their thoughts by groans
and means
At this residence like at the Glass.
Adams and Brown residence the guests
were met at the door by the. Misses
Laura Brown. Harriet Farrell and
Louise Hood, who looked after the
needs of tte guests and acted as a
committee of ARRANGEMENTS. At the
Scsttergood home tables had been ar
ranged throughout the rooms and
after the guests were seated thew were
given permission to remove their
masks. and msnv was the surprise as
the masks were removed. Following
removal of the masks. The walters.
nine in numb Der and who were recogniz-
ed as the Messrs. G. +. Brown. w. K.
Adams, W. j. Melchers. Floyd Glass.
John Glass. Elv Brewbaker. Ezra
Smith and A. b. Scattergood, entered
the room dressed rs typical. I" Rubes"
and armed with bowie kni-es and re-
volvers. soon made their presence
known. The guests we're served q
three course dinner. which was