The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-02

fruit and small ferns and a delicious
menu of chicken and all OF the access
cries was served. About the dining
room jack o'lanterns lent a spirit of
the season and the electric globes were
shade with Halloween crepe paper. A
large number of people called n
serving continued from s o'clock until
IL.
Mrs. 4, J.. CliT arrived in the city
last evening after an extended visit
with relatives at WATERFOWL, S. D., n
saltwater, MINI.
The Baraca class of the First Bap-
fist church gave a very clever Hal
1owe'en social last evening in the par
Tors of the church. A programme of
stunts was the feature of the evening.
Susan's band, which consisted of sever
al pieces played more or less melodious
music and a mock wedding brought
forth much applause. Chester BelCher,
dressed appropriately for the occasion,
made a beautiful blushing bride, al
though in size she entirely outclaSsed
the bashful bridegroom, Clarence
Brown. The flower girls were Grant
dressed in white and they followed the
bridal procession which appeared in re-
verse order, with a pan Of -four, scat
tering the brides path. A political de-
bate created much interest, representa-
ttVes being present from tho democratic
and progressive parties. Apple races,
bobbing for apples and various other
Halloween amuscments completed the
programme. At the close of the even
ing pumpkin pie, and cheese, coffee,
doughnuts, and apples were served.
There were about seventy-fve young
people present.
The first dance of the series was Civ
en- last night by the Arab patrol Of
El Zagal shrine in the Masonic temple
and just as those of last season the af-
Fnty ,ur1H - - Nra .-@n Tl,a
committee Of arrangements was made
up of Harry Rowland, s.. J. ArVold, and
George II. Johnson and each n every
member had worked exceedingly hard
for the success Of the evening. The
company was a most c~ongenial one, and
the attendance was excellent. The
music was delightful. Due announce
ment will be made of the next dance.
The order of Rebekahs which is aft
Hated with the Independent Order OF
d Fellows had a Halloween party
last evening in the Assembly hall which
was well attended and proved to be a
source Of much pleasure to those in at
tendance. The committee on arrange
ments had an excellent programme OF
music and literary numbers that was
greatly enjoyed and this was followed
by games that were suitable to the
occasion. An excellent lunch closed the
evenings entertainment. The Rebekahs
are planning a number of social events
during the winter months.
One of the most enjoyable of Hal
lowe'en parties given in the city was
that last evening at the Y. w. G. A.
The spacious parlors had been trans
formed into a ~veritable witches castle.
the lights being subdued with huge
pumpkin shades. Overhead was a
canopy Of black and. yellow streamers
and at one end of the room, the large
library table was converted into an in
viting fireplace, where Mother Goose
brewed the coffee and a bevy of gaily
attired b~anshees served ample pieces OF
delicious pumpkin pie. Mrs. Mccarthy,
served as Mother Goose. Miss sfaven'
son, general secretary, and Miss Guern~
sey, Junior secretary had charge of a
programme of delightful Halloween
games, which included a series OF