“Halloween Party,” from the Hickory Daily Record, Oct. 31, 1916
Miss Bess Connolly delightfully entertained at a Halloween
party last night at her home on Twelfth street. Promptly at 8 o’clock silent
white-shrouded figures began to appear from all directions and were met at the
door by a black-robed witch who ushered them into a darkened hall and presented
them to a mysterious figure who greeted them with a cold clammy hand. From the
hall the visitors were directed into an adjoining room where the thrills of
horror were heightened by the inevitable bump on the head of a large apple
suspended above the floor. The house was in darkness save a weird glow which a
few grinning pumpkins cast about the rooms decorated with black cats and autumn
leaves.
Interesting events of the evening were the fortunes told by
the witch in her den lighted by her cauldron and a “Goblin” contest which
afforded much amusement. During the evening a pleasant surprise was sprung on
the assembly by the visit of 25 or more gentlemen spirits who were in session
at a nearby home. Following this the visited spooks decided to return the visit
and on the return from this delicious refreshments in keeping with the occasion
were served, after which the masked figures disappeared into the darkness for
their homes.
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