Hallowe’en at the Clubhouse

Spend Hallowe’en eve at the clubhouse for a night of spooky fun and community vibes. Come in costume (if you dare!), bring a trick or a treat to share, and settle in for a chilling movie with friends. We’ll also be handing out goodies to the brave souls in costumes wandering the streets in search of candy and cheer—join us in spreading a little Halloween magic!

Thanks to our Books & Records Chair, Blaise Smith for inspiring this event after she discovered an article in our archives that included the very first “Entertainment Event” after the completion of the clubhouse in 1926 was a Hallowe’en Party! Below is a photo of the article and text with Hallowe’en Party in bold (in case it’s difficult to read).

1926 HTMC article excerpt

PRESIDENT OF TRAIL AND MOUNTAIN CLUB PICKS COMMITTEES

Fred Truman, new president of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, which, but the way is affiliated with several hundred similar organizations throughout the world, started the first meeting of the new directors with a lot of action Tuesday night at the Young Hotel.

The initial step was taken by the new body was the naming of seven committees including membership, entertainment, clubhouse, publicity, guide, librarian and automobile.

The membership committee was appointed by Truman, with the approval of the directors. It includes Mrs. Otto H. Swezey, chairman; E. Herrick Brown, Dr. A. O. Scharff, Miss Ann Satterthwaite and Mrs. N. L. Kiskaddon.

The entertainment committee plans for the coming Hallowe’en party and dance to be held at the club’s Waimanalo Clubhouse over the last weekend of October.

Reservations for this gay affair, the first event scheduled for the new clubhouse have already reached 200. This committee includes Mrs. L Stan-Laiggh, Chairman; Mrs. Henry Sales, Vernie Hansborough, T.E. Murphy, Clarine Runyon and Helen Bailey.

The clubhouse committee in charge f all activities at the clubhouse, includes Julius Rosenstein, chairman; A. W. Fish and Mrs. Sophie G. Burns.

The publicity committee includes Clifford Gessler of the Star-Bulletin, Henrietta McKaughan of the Advertiser, William Cogswell of the Hawaii Tourism Bureau, and R. J. Baker, local photographer and president of the old Trail and Mountain Club for the past four years.

Alex Tullock was appointed chief guide, Mrs. Etta J. Rosenstein, librarian, and John R. Bisho, chairman of the automobile committee.

The club will be guests of Mr. And Mrs. R. J. Baker at their home, 1911 Kalakaua Ave tonight.