Hallowe’en
Witches, ghosts, goblins et al will be on the prowl tonight.
Citizens will be called to “shell-out” with appropriate eatables and haunting
expeditions will become guests for loot. Oddly enough, taking part in
Hallowe’en haunting is apt to be a death blow to superstition in the rising
generation. While ghost stories leave
their mark on the impressionable minds, actually dressing up and taking part in
a carnival of spirits gives the youngster a very matter of fact attitude
towards psychic phenomena. The seriousness of pranks has declined for many
years, very likely because of parties being organized which are much more fun
than wanton destruction. The vigilance of the police has no doubt been another
important factor in bringing about improved behaviour by the spirit world. A splendid innovation has been made by the
Charlottetown Kinsmen in holding annual Hallowe’en parties to which all
youngsters of the city and environs are cordially invited. This event has grown
in popularity from year to year, and tonight’s big party at the Armouries,
starting at 7 o’clock, and including games and amusements, treats and prizes
for costumes, should set a new mark for attendance and enjoyment. This outlet
for junior high spirits is an ideal solution to the Halloween problem, and it
is hoped that parents will cooperate to as wide an extent as possible.
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