The Caucasian., 1913-11-02

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- ter we have. alas, too many
,, In almost every community.
Gates that disappear over Halloween
night and doors whose dented surfaces
bear eloquent testimony OF their on
slaughts are some of the evidences Of
their existence and energy
Just why the small boy or girl should
revel in mischievous tricks at this
season is a mystery Perhaps 1t is be
cause in every juvenile mind there is
the inclination to impish pranks and
the traditions of All Saints eve make
them for that time lawful amusement.
In some neighborhoods these childish
jokers are so numerous and SO abun-
dant that they grow to the proportions
Of a pest. Neighbors who resent their
activities are unpopular. and 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
some diversions that will keep them
indoors.
In neighborhoods where 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
1t will be jolly affair If the p~rty Is
a masked one. The masques may be,
cut out Of muslin and the masquer's
costume need be nothing more eiab-
crate than sheet. blanket, curtain or
couch cover draped gracefully over his
or her other garments and secured by
safety pins. At a certain hour dis
guises may be thrown aside. II 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 ard suggest the most
satisfactory games.
! In one neighborhood where the dep
relations Of the small boy had been
particularly annoying in years past a
teacher thought of the plan of pro
viding jolly Halloween entertain
ment for the children
It was given in the scheolhouse anG
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 chiIdren's work. some
music and a stereoptieon 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 10 see that
boys went quietly home and that none
fingered to cut up in the region of the
sclIoolhOuse. The success of the en-
tertainment wars such that it is to be
repeated with the advantage Of the
experience gained
In another. neighborhood the ladies'
of a church got up special Halloween
party. To this they charged a small
admission fee They had Halloween
cake. ice cream in fancy molds. Hal
Ioween candies. all Of which they sold
Besides. they had a Halloween pie.
ON the order of Jack Horner pie:
witch with a grab bag and other sea
sonable diversions There was music
to give favor to the affair and alto
gether it was a most enjoyable func-
tion, adding materially to the fund of
the ladies' society by which it was CIV
en- They found that the fun which
was of 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 a good plan to have
1t 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 10 entertain them Ia this
way wfll nnd herself well rewarded
by their enjoyment too exciting
party is 10 be avoided. for smats aeryes
are delicate. The humorOas, partur.
esQue and pOetical features sf Hal.
ioween should be touched npop.
Halloween table decorations and Hal |
loween favofs have little that is new
to commend them From year to yesr |
we are treated to the witches and |
their CATS the Jack o. lanterns. elves |