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{ On no account should a Halloween party ,cver break up before 12 o'clock, tor it is 'at that witching hour of all In the year that queer occurrences are moet likely to. ! Apple roasting Is rare fun, both in be- 'half-of the feast that follows and .tho 'frolic before the roast. Each apple la (turned ceven times around on the palm of 'the hand, while a wish is silently uttered 'for the friend for whom It Is named. If the apple roast3 evenly to the core with- out scorching,, and the number, of seeds (is seven or »-nn be divided by seven, noth- ing could b* more favorable for the f u- Iture.^ If the core is lumpy or worm eaten (the fairy folk predict disappointment. If (an apple bursts its skin an4 the jnice over- flows fame and fortune are at hand. If lit fails to cook at all .ot - upon ¦ one side only there'll be . no wedding trzrdl after 'next Halloween. Any conditions not hers named may.be referred to the fairy god- Imother, who, IX clever in foretelling, may ."¦.¦••-.. - . • tii<9 pumpkin, should to ear3 of com, ap- ples, oranges and nuts. The favors are Jack-o'-lanterns* pointed on water color paper, and then cut miU A different expression is given to each face and the name written across tn« 'bottom. At each plate is a bright red appta. ta which stands a small lighted candle, held in place by the tiny fastenings used when placing candles on a cake. Chlcteen -salad is served in scooped out apples* each one standing on a little paper dofr/. With the salad are the triangalar-sftapea sandwiches, olives and elder. After this ccme lemon jelly, having tn it slices of oranges and grapes, Mlet -covered with whipped cream, with the* Jelly is passed the fuck cake, a large Iced pound cake, having a row of glided wish- bones, one for' each guest, standing .around the edge. In the cake have been, placed, before baking, a ring, a thtmbfo and a piece of silver, signifying to lucky finders of e&eh a wedding, a single Ufa or great riches. "When the plates have- been removed nuts, raisins and motto papers are passed, and the guests sit telling stories and breaking wishbones until the candles a?« well burned down and it Is time to xa*Xa ,. the last - wish, when, •. holding the tiny name at arms length, each . ona tries to extinguish his or bers at one blow, da* the dream, may. become a reality. the water ¦well covered -with good-sized apples having very short stems. These are to be picked out by the teeth and each person present must secure an apple in that manner before being qualified to take part in the performances of the evening. In every circle of friends there is al- ways one at least with a home built on the old-fashioned plan as far as big rooms and fireplaces go. In such a house Halloween frolics should be held and the closer the dressing of the guests ap- proaches to that of the old-time "neigh- bors," who dropped In at the farmhouse of an evening, the more of a success the party will be. In order to take the "new" off any people who feel themselves under con- straint, it is usual to have a candy pull In the early part of the evening to provide sweets for those who care to eat them, but more for the purpose of getting ac- quainted and establishing a general ac- cord without which even the best lal-1 plans of host and guest must all fall flat. An old country cerem.ony for divining future fate of a couple was for them to go together to the cabbage garden, both blindfolded, and pull the first cabbage stalk that came in their way; its being big or little, straight or crooked, was prophetic of the size or form of the future husband or wife of the one pulling it. Divining by water was another. Let three small dishes be placed before the blindfolded interrogator of fate. In one put pepper-sauce, in another vinegar ami in the third eau sucre. The blindfolded person then puts out his hand after tho plates have been shuffled and dips a linger Into one of them. The taste of the. linger will Indicate what manner of disposition will belong to the life companion whom fate Is going to award. Melons belong especially to this festival evening, both as a contribution to the menu and as a means of interpreting the future. A melon Is cut Into seven pieces, and a spoonful of seeds is served with each piece. The seeds are then spread upon the plate and taken before the god- mother, ¦who, with her wand, counts them out,, repeating the following lines; "One will be wealthy, two will be healthy Three will seek fortune and fame, Four will grow stingy, five will look dlngj Six will secure a good name. But seven elves a lover that's true." This Incantation goes on until the flna\ number has been reached, and that set- tles the fortune of the one to whom the melon .belongs. While palmistry is not really a part of the original Halloween games it has come to take an important place among them and if there are any present. who have a sufficient understanding of It to make Interesting readings from the palms they will 'find their time occupied from beginning to end. To make the affair more- mysterious *and .at the same time truly test the power . of the reader, a heavy pair of portieres should be so hung that the hand, to be read may be passed through between ¦without the palmist see- ing the person to -whomvit belongs. ¦ It will be well for him to explain, though, that he Is under the influence of one ; of the spirits of the evening, so that, if any of his forecasts' are not acceptable the blame shall not lie upon him. There is one performance of Halloween which is often practiced by the people of the fishing villages on the British coasts. It is to catch a - llsh at any time after dark on Halloween and cook and. eat it the first thing after, midnight.; - This is said to assure every. "one who tastes of the fish of all sorts of good luck for. the entire year 'following. " '¦''•'•' It is well to PURgest that all guests come attired in sheet and pillow-case cos- tume Just as for a sheet and pillow-caso party. This much enhances the ghostry effects starts. things in the right di- rection. A small "Japanese paper lantern with sand placed in , the bottom around the candle and slung upon a short wand of light wood or bamboo should be given, to each person to carry, upon arrival. The combination of these lights with the weird sameness of the white costumes will make a scene that will not be soon . forgotten, and add greatly to • the success of thi evening, which is usually ; one , that willj live in the memory of every participant. . The Pitches, the devil and all of his fiock. On Halloween scamper about From six at night till the crowing cock Puts the goblin rabble v» rout. T7 F you do not believe in ghosts you must not read this; It Is only for people who ii d°- " Halloween Is the ghosts* holiday, the one night when they have leave to wan- der through our fancies. Times have been more humfirim since the shadow people have been banished from our life by the smatterings of «cl- «:ee which are just enough to make ur unbelievers, and now we have to travel so far away in search of adventure that It loses its charm in the seeking. Time was. not so very long aero, ¦when respectable citizens could go out any dark night and within three squares of the!r home see enough "things" to stock the chamber of horrors in a museum. Now we travel around the world with no more change of sensation than you may get for 10 cents on a motcr car and ferry-boat trip. The night of the Slst of October will give a chance to welcome back the ghosts that send the chills creeping over us, but there must be proper incantations per- formed to give them welcome: for ghosts are ceremonious and do not appear nor even manifest their presence if they are extended only the ordinary "come In" of welcome, which suffices in bidding a mor- tal to enter. Here are some of the ways In which they may be brought to appear. If a young lady will go alone to a dark room, carrying a dim taper, and there eat an apple while she sits before a mirror brushing her hair, and glancing over her left shoulder at short Intervals; before the last tangle is unraveled the face of her future spouse will have been seen. More sure than this, if not too fearsome fand who would be afraid when so much 5s at stake), is for a maid to go all alone to a well or 6pring. or If none Is conve- nient then to the nearest pond or river, and bending over the bank to repeat the following lines: Fairies, in this mystic place Show isy future true love's face. 6o that when we meet, perchance. 1 ehali know hlrn at a glance. (This to b« three time* repeated.) For the success of this charm it Is ab- solutely neceseary that the young lady ehould go unattended and that she may safely do. for the fairies will protect her from all harm until she returns. Other charms which may be tried with- out going out alone are more numerous. One of them Is to suspend a hoop horizon- tally by a stout cord from the ceiling:. To this are tied short bits of thread,, pieces of candies, bread, red pepper and candle ends. Start the hoop whirling arourd sideways, grasp at the objects with your teeth and the taste of the first bite will give you knowledge of what your future married life will be or wnat the future has in store for you If already married. What should properly be made the firat entertainment of the evening is "the nut tree." Any kird of a. tree will serve, though a real nut tree Is better. Xuts of all kinds in good quantity should bt loosely fastened on the branches. All of the young ladies present then gather un- der the tree and it is shaken vigorously to cause the r.uts Xo fall. The girl wlio catches the most Is declared fairy god.^ mother of the evening. If it is not con- venient to arrange the nut tree the nuts may be tossed in the air by hand i dozen at a time and scrambled for. To tell fortunes bv nuts two of , them are placed together or a fire shoyel and placed over tho coals; the name of a boy is given to one and a Rlrl's name is given to the other. As thev burn cuietly to- gether or pop and Jump away from each o:her bo will be the oourtshlp of tho two for wbcm they are ncmed. Apples are a very important part of Halloween. They should be large and rosy, for the red apple is symbolic of love. Cider made from apples is the proper drink fcr the evening. It should be sweet and in unlimited quantity, as no harm can . result from the drinking If it Is fresh made. Apples suspended from strings so as to siring about freely may be bitten at by the young gentlemen present and for each bite of apple which they can secure without using their hand by grabbing with their teeth alone, they are entitled to claim a kiss from any young lady , whom they manage to catch while still holding the bit of apple in the mouth. A tub full of water should also be placed in tho middle of th« floor and the top of Party. ' j?NT*ORMAL Invitations may b* seat f II a dozen friends, the not* paper havtBV U in one corner a pen and Ink sketch of a witch riding on a broomstick. Much pains should be taken with th» decora- tlons of the house, that they may be ef- fective and appropriate to the occasion. Cornstalks tied to tho banister should completely hide the stairs; a screen stand- ing In front of the dining-room door should also be covered -with cornstalks, a- heavy cord at the top and bottom hold- ing them securely. Yellow ears of corn, with husks tnrnad back and tied at equal distance* to heavy twine, form a fringe which Is to b« fes- tooned over windows and In doorways. The only light used must b« that which comes from the grinning races of a doaea Jack-o'-lanterns, some placed on the> chandeliers, over the gas, while other* with candles may be placed oa mantles and tables. In tho hall should stand a tub of water In which Coat rosy apples. temptingly inviting th« guests to "bob. 1 * for them; other apples being placed car tables with fruit knives Invitingly near, that one may take off a long peeling-, swing it three times around the head* then throw It to Bse whoa* Initial It will- form. In front of the op«n fire may be ser*r»l large Iron spoons In which Is to be melted the lead that, when thrown Into cold water, . assumes various shapes, fxorj which the events of coming day* may b« foretold. In the dining-room the same decoration* as these of the hall and parlor should prevail, while a huga Jadc-o'-lintera stands In the center of the table, with «. beaming face turned toward each end of the table. On the table, radiating frecfe add a deal of spie* to the oocasloo. Eating a green apple late at night tS warranted tobe followed by sure-to-coxa** true dreams. An old Scotch sport for this evening la bannock frying. A lass mixes the bsu- ter, and, according to her Ukir.j? for th» lad that is to fry it. she makes It thick. or thin. If it Is too' thin, he cannot try It without breaking, but If he cun torn It successfully he may hop© to win the» girl. The lad wsV> takes a haze! wood branch in his te^th and starts out blindfold Is sure to wander to the lattice of his true love and his voice -will be pitted wtth, m. wonderfully entrancing melody. A good finish for the evening: la to pat out all of the lights when tho fins has burned low. then bring Ina large dish at dry salt, pour a pint or so of alcohol ov«r It.- light It. and In the sickly, ghastly light which is given out. have the most romantic person present tell ghost storltt until all are afraid to go to bed. THE SUNDAY CALL. HOW TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN 13
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{ On no account should a Halloween party,cver break up before 12 o'clock, tor it is'at that witching hour of all In the yearthat queer occurrences are moet likely to.
! Apple roasting Is rare fun, both in be-'half-of the feast that follows and .tho'frolic before the roast. Each apple la(turned ceven times around on the palm of'the hand, while a wish is silently uttered'for the friend for whom ItIs named. Ifthe apple roast3 evenly to the core with-out scorching,, and the number, of seeds(is seven or »-nn be divided by seven, noth-ing could b* more favorable for the fu-Iture.^ Ifthe core is lumpy or worm eaten(the fairy folk predict disappointment. If(an apple bursts its skin an4 the jnice over-flows fame and fortune are at hand. Iflit fails to cook at all.ot
-upon ¦ one side
only there'll be .no wedding trzrdl after'next Halloween. Any conditions not hersnamed may.be referred to the fairy god-Imother, who, IX clever in foretelling, may
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tii<9 pumpkin, should to ear3 of com, ap-ples, oranges and nuts.
The favors are Jack-o'-lanterns* pointedon water color paper, and then cut miUA different expression is given to eachface and the name written across tn«'bottom.
At each plate is a bright red appta. tawhich stands a small lighted candle, heldin place by the tiny fastenings usedwhen placing candles on a cake. Chlcteen-salad is served in scooped out apples*each one standing on a little paper dofr/.With the salad are the triangalar-sftapeasandwiches, olives and elder.
After this ccme lemon jelly, having tnit slices of oranges and grapes, Mlet-covered with whipped cream, with the*Jelly is passed the fuck cake, a large Icedpound cake, having a row of glided wish-bones, one for' each guest, standing
.around the edge. In the cake have been,placed, before baking, a ring, a thtmbfoand a piece of silver, signifying to luckyfinders of e&eh a wedding, a single Ufaor great riches.
"When the plates have- been removednuts, raisins and motto papers are passed,and the guests sit telling stories andbreaking wishbones until the candles a?«well burned down and it Is time to xa*Xa,. the last
-wish, when, •.holding the tiny
name at arms length, each .ona tries toextinguish his or bers at one blow, da*the dream, may. become a reality.
the water ¦well covered -with good-sizedapples having very short stems. Theseare to be picked out by the teeth andeach person present must secure an applein that manner before being qualified totake part in the performances of theevening.
In every circle of friends there is al-ways one at least with a home built onthe old-fashioned plan as far as big roomsand fireplaces go. In such a houseHalloween frolics should be held and thecloser the dressing of the guests ap-proaches to that of the old-time "neigh-bors," who dropped In at the farmhouseof an evening, the more of a success theparty will be.In order to take the "new" off any
people who feel themselves under con-straint, it is usual to have a candy pullIn the early part of the evening to providesweets for those who care to eat them,
but more for the purpose of getting ac-quainted and establishing a general ac-cord without which even the best lal-1plans of host and guest must all fall flat.
An old country cerem.ony for diviningfuture fate of a couple was for them togo together to the cabbage garden, bothblindfolded, and pullthe first cabbagestalk that came in their way; its being
big or little, straight or crooked, wasprophetic of the size or form of the futurehusband or wife of the one pullingit.
Divining by water was another. Letthree small dishes be placed before theblindfolded interrogator of fate. In oneput pepper-sauce, in another vinegar amiin the third eau sucre. The blindfoldedperson then puts out his hand after thoplates have been shuffled and dips a lingerInto one of them. The taste of the. lingerwill Indicate what manner of dispositionwill belong to the life companion whomfate Is going to award.
Melons belong especially to this festivalevening, both as a contribution to themenu and as a means of interpreting thefuture. A melon Is cut Into seven pieces,and a spoonful of seeds is served witheach piece. The seeds are then spreadupon the plate and taken before the god-mother, ¦who, with her wand, counts themout,, repeating the following lines;
"One willbe wealthy, two willbe healthyThree willseek fortune and fame,
Four willgrow stingy, five will look dlngjSix will secure a good name.
But seven elves a lover that's true."
This Incantation goes on until the flna\number has been reached, and that set-tles the fortune of the one to whom themelon .belongs.
While palmistry is not really a part ofthe original Halloween games it hascome to take an important place among
them and if there are any present. whohave a sufficient understanding of It tomake Interesting readings from the palmsthey will'find their time occupied frombeginning to end. To make the affairmore- mysterious *and .at the same timetruly test the power . of the reader, aheavy pair of portieres should be so hungthat the hand, to be read may be passedthrough between ¦without the palmist see-ing the person to -whomvit belongs. ¦ Itwill be well for him to explain, though,that he Is under the influence of one ;ofthe spirits of the evening, so that, ifanyof his forecasts' are not acceptable theblame shall not lie upon him.
There is one performance of Halloweenwhich is often practiced by the people ofthe fishing villages on the British coasts.Itis to catch a
-llsh at any time after
dark on Halloween and cook and. eat itthe first thing after, midnight.;
-This is
said to assure every. "one who tastes ofthe fish of all sorts of good luck for.theentire year 'following.
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It is well to PURgest that all guestscome attired in sheet and pillow-case cos-tume Just as for a sheet and pillow-casoparty. This much enhances the ghostryeffects starts. things in the right di-rection. A small "Japanese paper lanternwith sand placed in,the bottom aroundthe candle and slung upon a short wandof light wood or bamboo should be given,to each person to carry,upon arrival. Thecombination of these lights with the weirdsameness of the white costumes willmakea scene that will not be soon . forgotten,and add greatly to • the success of thievening, which is usually;one , that willjlive in the memory of every participant. .
The Pitches, the devil and all of his fiock.On Halloween scamper about
From six at night till the crowing cockPuts the goblin rabble v» rout.
T7 F you do not believe in ghosts you mustnot read this; ItIs only for people who
ii d°-"Halloween Is the ghosts* holiday, the
one night when they have leave to wan-der through our fancies.
Times have been more humfirim sincethe shadow people have been banishedfrom our life by the smatterings of «cl-«:ee which are just enough to make urunbelievers, and now we have to travel sofar away in search of adventure that Itloses its charm in the seeking.
Time was. not so very long aero, ¦whenrespectable citizens could go out any darknight and within three squares of the!rhome see enough "things" to stock thechamber of horrors in a museum. Nowwe travel around the world with no morechange of sensation than you may get for10 cents on a motcr car and ferry-boattrip.
The night of the Slst of October willgive a chance to welcome back the ghoststhat send the chills creeping over us, butthere must be proper incantations per-formed to give them welcome: for ghostsare ceremonious and do not appear noreven manifest their presence if they areextended only the ordinary "come In" ofwelcome, which suffices in bidding a mor-tal to enter.
Here are some of the ways In whichthey may be brought to appear.Ifa young lady will go alone to a dark
room, carrying a dim taper, and there eatan apple while she sits before a mirrorbrushing her hair, and glancing over herleft shoulder at short Intervals; before thelast tangle is unraveled the face of herfuture spouse willhave been seen.
More sure than this, ifnot too fearsomefand who would be afraid when so much5s at stake), is for a maid to go all aloneto a well or 6pring. or Ifnone Is conve-nient then to the nearest pond or river,and bending over the bank to repeat thefollowing lines:
Fairies, in this mystic placeShow isy future true love's face.6o that when we meet, perchance.1 ehali know hlrn at a glance.
(This to b« three time* repeated.)
For the success of this charm it Is ab-solutely neceseary that the young ladyehould go unattended and that she maysafely do. for the fairies will protect herfrom all harm until she returns.
Other charms which may be tried with-out going out alone are more numerous.One of them Is to suspend a hoop horizon-tally by a stout cord from the ceiling:.To this are tied short bits of thread,,pieces of candies, bread, red pepper andcandle ends. Start the hoop whirlingarourd sideways, grasp at the objectswith your teeth and the taste of the firstbite will give you knowledge of whatyour future married life will be or wnatthe future has in store for you Ifalreadymarried.
What should properly be made the firatentertainment of the evening is "the nuttree." Any kird of a. tree will serve,though a real nut tree Is better. Xuts ofall kinds in good quantity should btloosely fastened on the branches. All ofthe young ladies present then gather un-der the tree and it is shaken vigorouslyto cause the r.uts Xo fall. The girl wliocatches the most Is declared fairy god.^
mother of the evening. Ifit is not con-venient to arrange the nut tree the nutsmay be tossed in the air by hand idozenat a time and scrambled for.
To tell fortunes bv nuts two of,themare placed together or a fire shoyel andplaced over tho coals; the name of a boyis given to one and a Rlrl's name is givento the other. As thev burn cuietly to-gether or pop and Jump away from eacho:her bo will be the oourtshlp of tho twofor wbcm they are ncmed.
Apples are a very important part ofHalloween. They should be large androsy, for the red apple is symbolic of love.Cider made from apples is the properdrink fcr the evening. It should be sweetand in unlimited quantity, as no harm can .result from the drinking If it Is freshmade. Apples suspended from strings soas to siring about freely may be bitten atby the young gentlemen present and foreach bite of apple which they can securewithout using their hand by grabbingwith their teeth alone, they are entitledto claim a kiss from any young lady ,whom they manage to catch while stillholding the bit of apple in the mouth.A tub fullof water should also be placedin tho middle of th« floor and the top of
Party.'
j?NT*ORMAL Invitations may b* seatfIIa dozen friends, the not* paper havtBVU in one corner a pen and Ink sketch ofa witch riding on a broomstick. Muchpains should be taken with th» decora-tlons of the house, that they may be ef-fective and appropriate to the occasion.Cornstalks tied to tho banister shouldcompletely hide the stairs; a screen stand-ing In front of the dining-room doorshould also be covered -with cornstalks, a-heavy cord at the top and bottom hold-ing them securely.
Yellow ears of corn, with husks tnrnadback and tied at equal distance* to heavytwine, form a fringe which Is to b« fes-tooned over windows and In doorways.The only light used must b« that whichcomes from the grinning races of a doaeaJack-o'-lanterns, some placed on the>chandeliers, over the gas, while other*with candles may be placed oa mantlesand tables. In tho hall should stand atub of water In which Coat rosy apples.temptingly inviting th« guests to "bob.1
*for them; other apples being placed cartables with fruit knives Invitingly near,that one may take off a long peeling-,swing it three times around the head*then throw It to Bse whoa* Initial It will-form.In front of the op«n fire may be ser*r»l
large Ironspoons Inwhich Is to be meltedthe lead that, when thrown Into coldwater, . assumes various shapes, fxorj
which the events of coming day* may b«foretold.In the dining-room the same decoration*
as these of the hall and parlor shouldprevail, while a huga Jadc-o'-linterastands In the center of the table, with «.beaming face turned toward each end ofthe table. On the table, radiating frecfe
add a deal of spie* to the oocasloo.Eating a green apple late at night tS
warranted tobe followed by sure-to-coxa**true dreams.
An old Scotch sport for this evening labannock frying. A lass mixes the bsu-ter, and, according to her Ukir.j? for th»lad that is to fry it. she makes It thick.or thin. IfitIs too' thin, he cannot tryIt without breaking, but If he cun tornIt successfully he may hop© to win the»girl.
The lad wsV> takes a haze! wood branchin his te^th and starts out blindfold Issure to wander to the lattice of his truelove and his voice -will be pitted wtth, m.wonderfully entrancing melody.
A good finish for the evening: la to patout all of the lights when tho fins hasburned low. then bring Ina large dish atdry salt, pour a pintor so of alcohol ov«rIt.- light It. and In the sickly, ghastlylight which is given out. have the mostromantic person present tell ghost storlttuntil all are afraid to go to bed.
THE SUNDAY CALL.
HOW TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN13
