This vintage poem titled Halloween Frolic, by Helen Gray Cone, tells of a little witch who tried a merry spell to make the hares come to her from dingle and from dell. The little witch gave the hares names such as Fairy-foot, Sparkle-eyes, Fine-ear, Bob and Bun. When the little with told the hares what she willed, they stamped and leaped in glee. Only the sleepy owlet in the tree knows the secrets the little witch spoke of – but she would never tell. The page includes an illustration of the little witch talking to the hares in the forest and an owl perched on a tree branch. A full moon is in the background illuminating the scene. 
I scanned the original poem from the November 1892 issue of St. Nicholas magazine.
Julie is a vintage enthusiast and a Photoshop addict who loves to take pictures, scrapbook and cook.She collects old books and new recipes.
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theresa forge says
October 26, 2017 at 1:41 pmThank you for always sharing these sweet vintage finds. I recently acquired a St. Nicholas book and find it fascinating!
Julie J says
October 27, 2017 at 7:32 pmYou’re welcome Theresa. I’m happy for you to have recently acquired one of the St. Nicholas books. Such a treasure!
Loretta Houben says
October 26, 2017 at 5:57 pmI love this one!
Julie J says
October 26, 2017 at 6:15 pmIt’s nice to know you love it, Loretta!
Angela says
October 27, 2017 at 6:06 amThis is a fun image, thank you
Julie J says
October 27, 2017 at 7:33 pmYou’re welcome Angela.