St. James’s Bright “Hallowe’en" Barty

Wanganui Chronicle, 2 November 1948, Page 7

St. James’s Bright “Hallowe’en" Barty

A very successful “Hallowe’en” party was enjoyed by the members of St. James’ Eadies’ Guild last week. Mrs. Archibald gave a detailed account of its ancient customs and origin, right up to the present day in Scotland. The pulling of cabbages in the dark and ascertaining by shape what a future mate would be like, also the roasting of nuts, dooking for apples and various other methods used, were received witn much laughter. The company was divided into live groups, given scissors, crayons, coloured papers and wailpaper, on which to draw, cut out and paste “Hallowe’en” symbols, such as black cats, witches, owls on trees, moons, lanterns, etc. Swede turnips were scooped out and converted into lanterns, with faces and designs cut into the outer skin. A lighted janclle inside gave the weird look in tn= dark. Supper comprised champit tatties and neeps (mashed potatoes and turnips) with hidden charms, also buttered oat cakes, followed by tea. Scottish duets were rendered by Mesdames Archibald and Mills and elocutionary items in the Doric by Mesdames Quinn and Mills. A unanimous vote was taken to hold future meetings alternately day and night monthly.