DEFYING SUPERSTITION
astonishing DINNER GATHER. ING AT DUNKIRK GRUESOME SURROUNDINGS (By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian A N.Z. Cable Association (Received 4th February, 8.45 a.m.) LONDON, 3rd February. For the purpose of' defying superstition, members of the Seize Club dined at Dunkirk in circumstances which were as astonishing as any in the long history of hospitality. The head of the table was overshadowed by an authentic guillotine with a triangular blade stained with blood, the executioner being impersonated by a wild creature carrying a formidable knife, and being accompanied by the victim stripped ready for execution. A basket was ready to receive the head. The diners at tables covered with white sKrouds, and lighted by ghostly, flickering candles. The walls were draped with black. Members of Club pride) themselves in their courage in disregarding superstitions. They say the gathering throughout was the gayest, despite the gruesome surroundings.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 4 February 1928, Page 7
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