Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-30

OF the Thistle Club were entertained
to their annual Halloween supper
and party-social. The supper was
served promptly at o'clock, the
menu consisting of cold ham, assort-
ed scaNops, fruit salad, pickles, hot
rolls, cake, coffee and tea, and cocoa
for the kiddies. The table at which
the happy children were seated was
attractively decorated with Halo
we'en colors and features, in the CEN
ter being large yellow pumpkin
dressed up in grand style with hat
and all the extras and lighted by
pretty candles. This feature of the
decoration of course drew mucn
pleasing comment from the little
folks. After the supper, the children
amused themselves with all sorts Oh
games, such as bobbing for the apple,
and many others of amusement.
bag CT candy hung from the ceiling
also made a great deal of fun for the
children, and the groWn-ups who
watched them. The object of this
was that each child, blindfolded,
walked across and made strikes at
the bag in an endeavor to nit it hard.
Prizes were awarded for all the
stunts and games, and they were 81
numerous as to make 1t difficult TO
mention them here and gepthem ail
in order and leave nobody out. Mrs.
Robert Henderson had charge OF the
supper, Mrs. James Nivison had
charge Of the dining room, and Ell
len Thompson and Margaret Ltlnny
were in charge of the amusements.
The party this year was decided
success in every way and the nttle
folks went home tired but very hap
by with their evenings entertalf.-
ment.
E. w. Towle and Harold Taylor
are on hunting trip in the vicinity
of Caribou lake.
Friends of James Witham, who has
been i'll for the past week at the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
II. r. Whitman of First street, will
be glad to learn that he is slightly
improved, and able to be out OF doors
for a short time.
Mrs. Ina Hooper, who teaches in
the high school at Leeds, was
visitor at her home on the CuslIman
road. Thursday, on her way to Ban
gor to attend the convention.
Mrs. Louise Strikefoot is confined
to her home on Bay street by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Amos Gerald of Wa
terville. were in town Friday after
noon to attend the funeral services
of Charles Drummond.
One Of the prettiest Halloween
parties of the season was the one
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Hapwroth of Benton avenue,
last Tuesday evening, when their
daughter, Miss Thelma Hapwroth,
was hostess to several friends. The
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black and Jack O'Lanterns and can
dies. All sorts of Halloween games
were played, following which the
awarding of prizes was held. De-
licious refreshments were served by
the hostess, and the party adjourned
voting a most enjoyable evening
indeed. Those present besides the
hostess, Miss Hapwroth and her
family, were Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Allen,
Miss Dodge, Miss Effie Johnson, Mrs.
White. Mrs Annie Simpson. Mrs.
Edward Brann, Mrs. DeWeir, Miss
Ethel Simpson, Donald Simpson, Mrs.
William Hapworth. and daughter,
Doris and son, William, Jr.
There will be an entertainment and
Halloween social given by the mem
bers of the Juvenile grange, directed
by Mrs. Albert Chamberlain, at
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tonight.
The many friends in town Of Mrs.
Minnie Garland. who is patient at
the Elm City Hospital, will be glad
to learn that she is getting along
very favorably.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Lewis Of China,
and Mr.. and Mrs William Osborne
of Fairfield. were recent visitors at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs, j. II. Bail
ey.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hapworth,
son Harry. daughter Thelma, and
Ethel Simpson have gone to New
Hampshire where they will visit Mr..
and Mrs. S. d. Brann.
Harry Halves of Riverside, was
visitor in town Friday.
Mrs +. +. HIATT of Machias was
guest Friday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Cratic of the Cushman
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Tracey were
overnight guests Friday at the home
of Mrs. TraceY's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. +. E. Reynolds of the Garland
road
Mrs. Harvey Burrill left Thursday
fo- Boston on a business trip.
Charles Wood of Fairfield was a
business caller in town yesterday
Friends in town of w. +. AleXan-
der of Boston VIII be sorry to learn
that she is confined to his home by
blood poisoning. His son. Vinal of