The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-11-06

ed than that which was enteYtainet
on Halloween night at the rancl
home of Mr. and Mrs. r. e. Ewing
The original conveyance for trans,
porting the departed spirits" TO thu
appointed rendezvous, hayraek, va,
abandoned because Of the inclemency
Of the elements, and the spooks were
compelled to stoop to the ordinary
auto route. Arriving at the dark and
cherries exterior, the white clad fig
lures were beckoned into the witches
cave, where, midst corn-stalk- bedeck-
ed walls, the frolic began Overhead,
i festoons Of black and orange bats,
cats, witches, etc, and underfoot a
coating of straw, with . Pickering
witch's fire in one corner, over which
hung the big iron kettle boiling up
fortunes for one and all, converted the
living room into an ideal setting for
the mad pranks" which had been
promised the spook guests. Follow
ing the instructions Of the witch
hostess, the guests were allowed not
= moment Of idleness, and " hen lunch
time arrived, were ushered into the
dining room where typical halo
we'en lunch was served from q typical
halloween table. The evening was all
too short and the festivities extended
into the wee small hours, everyone re-
luctantly taking leave Of the delight
full scene.
Friends Of Claude Polly were pleas
antly surprised to receive news Of his
marriage, which occurred October 20,
Miss Alma Long OF Portland being the
lady in the case. The marriage is the
elimination of a friendship of many
years, and mutual friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Polly prophesy for them happy
future. Claude is one of Emmett's
fine young men, one Of the most re-
cent arrivals from overseas service, |
numbers his friends by his acquaint-
ances and will receive the best wishes
of large circle. After a ten days
honeymoon at Seattle and other points
Mr.. and Mrs. Polly will return to EN-
nett, where they will b at home af-
ter Nov. 10.
Marion Coulter was the victim of
a complete surprise Saturday evening
when, hidden by cleverly worded invi-
tations, over so guests, including the
Sophomore class and teachers, an
their intention of spending
he evening with him by bursting in
With the class yell. In ghostly attire
he guests had assembled at the High
ichool building, whence they were es-
.orted by Miss Vera Shaver, in witch
,arb, to the home Of A. Bird. En-
ering the hall, an improvised fire
lace with glowing red lights, partly
hidden by pine branches, gave a
hsery greeting, much more than
he greeting accorded them by the re-
Giving ghosts whom they passed on Z
heir way thru the darkened rooms, as
nth clammy or electrified hand the
rivals were welcomed, and the-
roanings of disconnected spirits
hitch accompanied the shivering
Disc from all corners contributed to
he weird and uncanny atmosphere.
Ifter the formal greetings, lights
ere turned on, softly shaded by black
nd orange, which colors were used
,ru-out the rooms. Halloween
UNITS Of various nature were enjoyed
couple of hours, after which the
,mpany was invited to Serve them
'lves," popcorn balls, doughnuts and
der in quantities having been placed
, the dining room table, gaily decked
halloween symbols, and with
reamers Of black and orange sus-
'nded from the chandelier, giving
the appearance of a booth. WhenI
had seated themselves on the floor
the living room, huge birthday
Ike containing 16 candles was
ought in and placed in the center Of
e room; a knife was handed to the
est of honor, who, with mastery
'oke, carved-or cleaved-the snowy
,ation to the entertainment of the
ests. Marion was presented with
shlight and book by his class as
of the pleasant occasion.
rhe X. r.. that karefree and kul-
ed klub, have reassembled for their
nter's work. and met last Monday
ming at the home of Mrs. Lee
rbes, and having learned that it was
date Of her 10th wedding ami
sary, took mementoes of the event.
E evening was spent with music,
lowed by visiting and a lovely
oh served by the hostess.
IN Saturday evening Mrs. Clarence
inner was hostess at . o'clock din