This is a cute twist on Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

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Making a black cat may be the next stunt/game for your Halloween Party.

A large black cardboard cat is cut into as many pieces as there are players.

Each child is given a piece and one by one, as they are blindfolded, they try to pin the pieces of the cat in correct position on a sheet or curtain.

If the party is a large one, there may be two teams, and the team that succeeds in putting together the most anatomically correct cat is the winner.

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Halloween Magic is a stunt that small boys particularly will enjoy to the fullest.

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Here is a different twist on the classic Halloween Game "Dunking for Apples".

This does not involve any water.

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If you are so unfortunate as to lack a wash tub, use a chair, or better still a stool.

A stemless apple should be placed in the center and a boy and a girl, each with hands tied tightly behind them, should, with their teeth, try to capture the apple.

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For older children, Pumpkin Exchange is a good starter, because it gives the guests a chance to mingle with one another.

Seven orange colored cardboard pumpkins are required for each guest. You may purchase them already printed, or, if you prefer, you may cut them out yourself. One letter P-U-M-P-K-I-N should be printed on each pumpkin.

The pumpkins should be shuffled and dealt into as many piles of
seven as there are guests. Each seven should be placed in an envelope. Put the envelopes in a hollowed out pumpkin and, when all the guests have arrived, allow each one to select
one envelope.

Explain that the object of the game is to collect seven pumpkins that will spell the word "Pumpkin." To accomplish this, it will be necessary to exchange undesirable letters for others. Only one letter may be exchanged at a time, and if a person is asked for a letter that he cannot supply he may not be asked for another, but the questioner must go to someone else to try his luck.

The first person who gets the complete word should announce the fact and should receive a small prize. The last two to complete their words may receive some sort of consolation prizes.

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Pour melted wax or colored candle paraffine into a glass of cold water.

A little ingenuity and imagination in the interpretation of the shapes formed in the water will make the future very clear.

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This is another way to find the name, or at least the initials of the future partner in life.

Attach a string to a ring, a wedding ring, if possible.

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Shall we have a party for Halloween? That is no question in the average school. It is a foregone conclu­sion. The one and only problem left is: "Just what kind of party shall we have?" Let us suggest a party for all the wise owls of the rising generation. The invitations might read as follows: Read the rest of this entry

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A Mock Seance as the Dramatic Climax to the Halloween Party

Remember when you were a young­ster how your hair rose on end and chills raced up and down your spine as, spellbound, you listened to the tale of the window that slowly opened and the door that wouldn't stay shut? Well, don't think, for one minute, that you've outgrown that hair-raising game of arctic spinal tag - as long as there is hair to rise, ghost stories will raise it.

As a dramatic climax to the Halloween party, stage a seance with grim visitors from beyond the grave; it's a thrill you can't forget. Explain to the guests that you have engaged the services of a professional medium - Madame Sostill, who will answer all questions about the past and future.

The seance, of course, is a fake. It is merely a blind to start the telling of an uncanny ghost story; but it adds a bit of plausible reality to the tale and brings the guests into the spirit of the thing.

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One verse is to be attached to a straw of a witch's broom favor (like the one pictured here). The rhyme is to be attached to the broom handle.

From straws, you may know which way the winds blow.

So proverbs quite ancient have said;
Witch broomstraws will tell Life's breezes as well,
And so let the future be read!

The straw says,"Quite too long you've tarried,
But cheer upl You will soon get married!"

The straw sailed through the skies above,
And learned that you will fall in love!

A long, long journey you will take.
(Witch broomstraws never made mistake!)

Some day you will be very rich!
The broomstraw told this to the witch!

"Success will surely come to you,"
The straw said this, and straws speak true.

"A legacy will come your way,"
That's what the mystic broomstraws say!

Oh, you'll have happiness galore,
Get all you wish for and some more!

Oh, you will have joy and you'll also have strife,
Beware the evil person who comes into your life!

In your chosen profession, success you will win,
But you'll have to work hard, so you'd better begin.

You'll meet "blue eyes and yellow hair."
The broomstraw warns, "Beware! Beware!"

If you wed a tall brunette
Broomstraw says you'll not regret.

You'll fall in love over and over again,
But never get married, the broomstraw says plain.

This year you will prosper, your path will be sunny,
The broomstraw is sure you will make lots of money.

You'll travel far, you'll travel wide,
And have much happiness beside.

A very great change soon, is coming your way,
'Twill be for the better, that's what the straws say.

You'll often go flying, 'tis strange and 'tis true,
But the old witch's broomstick flies higher than you!

The future will hand you a handsome new car,
In which you will travel so fast and so far!

You want a new house? Well you'll get it so surely.
On the word of the broomstick, just bank real securely.

A brand new position, with pay that is better,
Now wait, and you'll see this comes true to he letter!

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Fortunes in verse form can be used in many fun-producing ways at a Halloween party. Here are a number that the hostess can use as best meets her requirements to foretell the destiny other guests.

Keep in mind, these "fortunes" were first published in the 1920's.  They reflect the views of the sexes at that time.

Fortunes for Boys

West Point you will take by storm-
You look so well in uniform!

Annapolis will be your fate-
You'll wear a middie at any rate!

You'll be a very modern sheik-
But do not let your knees get weak!

Some "Gentlemen prefer a blond"
Of them you, too, are very fond!

A man of business you will be­
You'll make a fortune eas~ily!

As engineer you'll climb to fame­
All the world will know your name!

You'll marrya girl bythe name of Kate-
For the wedding day it's hard to wait!

You'll be a preacher fearless and bold­
And put Billy Sunday out in the cold!

A chauffeur-that's the thing for you­
But be a careful driver, do!

A chain of stores is in your eyes-
Your profits will to mountains rise!

Athletics-that's where you will shine­
Another Babe Ruth may be in line!

Boxing-that's the thing for you-
But I wouldn't tryDempseyif I were you!

Fortunes for Girls

A handsome prince with eyes of blue
Is coming straight from France to you!

I see what is in store for you-
A pretty tea room comes in view!

A beauty parlor you will run-
Making curls is lots of fun!

You'll be happy, I surely know­
With hubby in a bungalow!

You'll have a husband you can rule­
But do not let him know-the fool!

You'll have a husband you adore-
And he will love you more and more!

Just act dumb and cry and whine-
For husbands love a "clinging vine"!

You'll marry a man with eyes of brown,
And he is right within this town!

"Stay,stay at home, dear heart, and rest," Longfellow said-
and he knows best!

You'll find your happiness right at home,
No need around the world to roam!

A few old maids the world still needs­
You'll find your happiness in good deeds!

A masculine girl the men alarm-
So keep your own sweet feminine charm!

Fortunes for Both Boys & Girls

In the movies you will go-
I trust you will not find it slow!

You'll be a student somber and sad­
Cheer up-the world is not so bad!

You'll be a leader in your gang-
One does not hear a thing but slang!

A fortune will be left to you-
Take care of it whate'er you do!

You'll be an aviator bold-
Your stunts will make one's blood run cold!

I think you'll be an acrobat-
Unless you take on too much fat!

Around the world your voice will go,
Announcing for the radio!

A singer-your voice is like a bird­
And over the radio will be heard!

As an editor you will shine-
So much money for every line!

Your married Iife will happy be-
With handsome children, one, two, three!

A pair of twins will be your joy-
A little girl and a little boy!

You only like to spoon and spoon­
Sitting out beneath the moon!

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