Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1913-10-24
HALLOWEEN
ENTERTAINING
Keep the Children Amused and
Occupied, and They Will Not
Want to Play Naughty Tricks
on the Neighbors.


IA elves and imps OF these LAT
ter we have, alis. too many
in almost every community.
Gates that disappear over HallowC, II
night and doors whose denied surfaces
bear eloquent testimony of their or
slaughtS are some of the evidences Of
their existence ana energy.
Just why the small boy or girl should
revel in miscellaneous tricks at this
season is mystery. Perhaps it is b.
rauSe in every Juvenile mind there Is
The inclination to impish FRANKS and
the traditions of All Saints eve make
them for that time lawful amusement.
In some neighhorhoodS these childish
jOkerS are 50 numerous and so abun-
dant that they grow to the proportions
of IA pest. Neigh who resent their
activities are unpopular. ana policemen
who try to keep them within bounds
are looked upon as tyrants.
Parents who permit the prCmiScuous
playing of Halloween jokes are the
ones who should be held accountable.
They should provide for the youngsters
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indoors.
In neighborhOods where a big barn
or stable is available the children of
several families may unite in having
cooperative party. The owner of the
stable should be asked for permission
to use it. and after it is tidied up the
interior may be decorated with autumn
leaves. pumpkin jack-o'-lanterns, ripe
ears of corn with the husks and mot
toes cut out of paper.
The children may each contribute
share to the simple refreshments, and
it will be jolly affair if the party is
masked one. The Mosques may be
cut out Of muslin and the masquer's
costume need be nothing more elab-
crate than sheet. blanket, curtain or
couch cover draped gracefully over his
or her other garments and secured by
safety pins. At certain hour dis
guises may be thrown aside. If one
or two older persons will help the
children they may be depended on to
plan for themselves just the kind Of
party they want and suggest the most
satisfactory games.
In one neighborhood where the dep
relations OF the small boy thad been
particularly annoying in years past a
seacher thought Of the plan Of pro-
viding jolly Halloween entertain
ment for the children.
1t was given in the schoolhouse and
kept the youngsters pleased and
amused until 10 o'clock. when they
went home tired and happy with their
parents, who also had been invited.
The entertainment included an exhi-
bition of the children's work, some
music and stereopticon show. The
children in the higher grades had
helped the teachers in giving Hallow-
cen touches to the hall and school
rooms. There were decorations Of cut
paper from the lower grades and pic
lures in colored chalk on the black
board All the children felt that they
had hand In the affair. Certain of
the older boys We're appointed as spe-
cial officers for the night to see that
boys went quietly home and that none
fingered to cut up in the region Of the
schoolhouse. The success Of the en-
tertainment was such that 1t is to be
repeated with the advantage Of the
experience gained.
In another neighborhood the ladies
of church got up a special Halloween
party. To this they charged small
admission fee. They had Halloween
cake. ice cream In fancy molds. Hal
loween candies, all of which they sold.
Besides, they had Halloween pie.
on the order Of Jack Horner pie;
witch with grab bag and other sea-
sonable diversions. There was music
to give flavor to the affair. and alto
gether it was most enjoyable func-
ton. adding materially to the fund Of
the ladies' society by which it was CIV
en- They found that the fun. which
was of n simple. wholesome kind. was
enjoyed by even the most staid and
elderly Of the congregation.
When giving a Halloween party for
the tiny tots it is good plan to have
It in the late afternoon hours instead
Of evening. Even the most hackneyed
Halloween games and tricks will appeal
to the children. and the hostess who
undertakes to entertain them in this
way will find herself well rewarded
by their enjoyment. A too exciting
party is to be avoided. for small nerves
are delicate. The humorous. pictur-
esque and poetical features Of Hal
loween should be touched upon.
Halloween table decorations and Hal
loween favors have little that Is new
to commend them. From year to year
we are treated to the witches and
their cats. the JACKIE lanterns. elves
and fairies. autumn fruits, nuts. etc.