Come asyou aren’t.
A Halloween party for grown-ups,hosted by Margot Ashby.
Saturday,October 31
Eight in the evening, until the candles give out.
Even the raftersare coming.
Black tie,or somethingthat died in it.
Costumes encouraged. Three crowns for the brave.
Kindly replyby October 24.
RSVPThe night, hour by hour
- 8:00 pmDoors openBlack Velvet poured at the door. Coats to the cloakroom, masks stay on.
- 9:00 pmSupper by candlelightA long table in the dining room. Sit next to someone you cannot recognise.
- 10:30 pmThe costume paradeOne walk down the hall for every entrant. The judges watch from the stairs.
- 11:30 pmThree crownsWinners announced, crowned and photographed before anyone changes their mind.
- 12:00 amCandles outThe lights go down, the music goes up, and the house belongs to the guests.
Three crowns,one night.
Judging starts at half past ten. The judges’ word is final.
- Most frighteningThe costume that makes someone leave the room.
- Best dressedBlack tie, carried all the way to the grave.
- Best pairTwo costumes that only make sense together.
ThornfieldHouse
17 Larkspur Lane, Salem, MA 01970
Park on the lane after half past seven, then follow the lanterns to the side gate.
Will you come?
Kindly reply by October 24.
Until the candles give out.
Margot Ashby, Thornfield House