confess—
Thy true knight's name I'd have thee guess."
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"Farewell to winter! Now farewell—
We snow-bells rang his dying knell,
And had you but a fine, fine ear,
That could our fairy chiming hear,
Then should you know which friend so true
Has sent this vinter-gjaek to you:
For ever softly do we sing
The name of him whose love we bring."
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"Wouldst find the fair lady Fate chooses for you?
Then search ye this line of wee pin-pricks clear through."
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"For life, as for dinner, chance fixes our mate;
These pin-pricks point you the way to your fate."
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A Hallowe'en Ghost Hunt.

"FR THE GOBBLE-UNS'LL GIT YOU, EF YOU DON'T WATCH OUT."

Have the above words from James Whitcomb Riley's poem printed in large letters over the entrance, the door of which should open with a rattle of chains and a creaking. Ask each guest to wear a false face and a red or black domino. When all have assembled in the parlor, where lights are turned low, have a guide in red with a Mephisto make-up or a witch to instruct the party before it starts on the "ghost hunt." Not a word must be spoken no matter what the provocation, not a giggle must be heard, no one must turn his head or eyes, but look straight ahead. Have goblins in red with big eyes painted on their cotton masks, holding clubs, stationed along the route to watch offenders.

Take the party by a circuitous route, upstairs through dark rooms where open windows and doors make the air cold, up into the attic, lighted only by burning alcohol and salt, then down stairs, around the porches and about the yard. If there is an outside cellar-way, take them down that, otherwise inside the house to the cellar. All along the route have imitation "spooks" placed in corners and unexpected places—grinning Jack-o'lantern heads, with ghostly bodies, immense false faces with lights behind them, witches, grotesque animals including black cats, black bears, etc. From cobwebs of grey cotton or wool ropes suspend bats and spiders. Leave objects about for guests to stumble over and have as many terrifying noises as possible.

In a corner of the cellar, screened by canvas and guarded by fierce goblins, have the Great Chief Ghost and his secretary on a throne. Around the corner have a ring of ghosts manufactured from brooms with sheets and white cowls. The ghost hunters sit on the floor in silence for a few moments. Then the secretary, in terrible tones, calls the name of each guest and gives the list of his pet sins. The secretary should be a person with ready tongue and wit knowing jokes on each individual. When the secretary finishes each case, the Great Chief Ghost asks the defendant what he has to say for himself. If the latter plead his case successfully and solemnly swear that he is prepared to tell a ghost story if called upon, he is allowed to select his own punishment. If, however, he cannot clear himself, the Great Chief Ghost names his punishment. The sentences should be as ridiculous as possible.

The trip back from the cave should be as tantalizing as can be made. Viands should be offered and whisked away. The clever host and hostess can devise many tricks.

The Ghost Hunt should end in a brilliantly lighted dining room with table set for supper and time allowed just before midnight to try the familiar Hallowe'en charms. This party can be given by a club or church using a big house and grounds. Decorate the table in unique arrangement of pumpkins, fruits and candies and serve any preferred menu, or this one: