DINE IN SHADOW OF GUILLOTINE.
CLUB MEMBERS DEFY SUPERSTITION. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Aus. and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received Februarv 4. 5.45 a.m.) LONDON. February 3. For the purpose of defying superstition members of the Seize Club dined at Dunkirk in circumstances which were as astonishing as any in the ageslong history' of hospitality'. The head of the table was overshadowed by an authentic guillotine with its triangular blade stained with blood. The executioner was impersonated by a wild creature carrying a formidable knife and accompanied by a victim, who was stripped for execution. The basket was ready to receive his head. The diners were seated at tables covered with white shrouds and lighted by ghostly flickering candles. The walls were draped in black. The members of the Seize Club pride themselves in their courage in disregarding superstitions. They* say that the gathering throughout was the gayest, despite the gruesome surroundings.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18380, 4 February 1928, Page 4
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