Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-01-07

The children's revel took place according TO the
Queens command. kriss was crowned by the
Queen with the evergreen holly, as token of his
constant good nature and kindness. His throne
was erected opposite to that occupied by the
queen, and was decorated with toys made of the
most precious materials. The children clapped
their hands for joy when the queen told them how
they were indebted to KRIS for their present pleas
ure, and that he hereafter to be the patron of
their sports.
"And now, Krss," said she, turning towards
him, " in consideration of your self-denial and
numerous acts ofkindness have resolved to gra It
you any boon which you may ask. What shall it
be 2"
Your majesty" replied Kriss, has already
bestowed your generous gifts so freely on me, that
| have nothing further to desire"
"Well, my good friend, returned the queen, eff
at any time hereafter you desire any boon within
my gift, remember hold myself your debtor and
| charge you on your allegiance to claim your re-
ward"
kriss bowed his thanks, and now, the festival
being over, he distributed the ornaments of his
throne among his children, and they all returned
home satisfied and happy.
The summer passed away, and the cruel Frost
King destroyed the flower homes of the fairies, and
spread the festal halls on the green grass
so they retired to their winter residences in the
caycrnS, far under the ground where daylight new
or comes. The glow-worm, however, accompan-
led them and when the diamond studded walls,
the sapphire ceiling and the columns of ruby re-
fectcd the light their halls glowed with rare lus-
tire.
Inwintcr, however, days sometimes come when
the weather is so mild, the air is soft and balmy,
and the sun so warm that it seems like summer.
At such times the Frost King is absent and the
fairies love to peep forth the earth again; but
they have to be careful not to stay too long, lest
the Frost King should return suddenly and des-
troy them or, at the best, imprson them in one
of his icy forrcsscs.
The day before Christmas was such an one, and
Kriss venturcd back to the earth. Everything
around him seemed calm and happy, yet Kriss was
sad. His usually joyful face bespoke sorrow; and
he walked along with a slow pace, quite different
from his former sprightly step.
Kriss knew that the morrow was Christmas day
the anniversary of the birth of the Savior of
mankind. Now fairies are airy spirits who live
fol- ages; some say they do not die till the earth
is destroyed. But they have not the hope of en-
tcrng Heaven, and dwelling with God as mortas
have Hence good Kriss was sad when he remcm-
bcrcd that he was only poor fairy, and had no
share in the happy memories which Christmas day
brings to moras.
How gladly" murmurcd he would resign
my power a fairy and assume all the cares and
pains TO which mankind are subject could know
that the Holy Saviour was my Rcdccmcr too
But why should l complain Am not already
blessed Then how ungratcful to sigh for that
which is unattainablc."
Still Kriss could not Danish his melancholy
and as he walked pcnsively onward, he thought
how happy mortals must be on the anniversary
which recalled the memory of their greatest bles-
sing to their minds.
Il suppose" solliqused he d" their hearts
overflow with gratitude to God, and kindness TO
their fellows. The poor must rejoice at the com
ing of this festival-for who could look cody on
their suffcrngs in this time of general JOY! Ah!'
exclaimed he, as if a happy thought suddenly oc-
cured will see how generous they can be at
sch time"
Kriss retired behind copsc and when he again
appeared he was greatly changed His face was
pale and furrowcd with care his head was uncov-
cred and his thin white hair foated loosely in the
air. Ills dress was poor and patched in every part,
he supported himself on Crutch, and looked III
every respect, like forlorn and decripit beEgar
In this guisc he sought the town, which was not
far distant. Here he stationed himself in the prn-
cpal street and asked aims ofthe hurrying throngs
who passed by Richly dressed men and women
passed him without apparent notice and when he
venturcd to call their attention by entreating as
sistance reminding them of the morrow's festival,
they fiowned and refused, or else paid no heed
One pursy old gentleman babe him be gone for
vagraut
"Ah," thought kriss, of the love of the Savior
and knowledge of his kind CundcSccnsion cannot
soften their hard hearts, they must he worse than
blocks or stones. l will return TO fairy land and
tell my comrades what I have seem
As he was about to depart the sound of chill
drens voices attracted his attention, and he saw
flock of little girls coming towards him. Krss
paused, and when they came close to him, extend
ed his hand in supplicaton. They Immediately
surrounded him, looking doubtfully at each 9th
er.
ooh, the poor old mani exclaimed one
"What shall we do ! We have nothing to give
him, for, alas we have spent all our money"
If we had only met him before We bought the
swcetmcats and toys continued another.
All, cried third, but perhaps he is hungry,
and we can give him our CONNECTIONS to eat"
They instantly offered him all their little store
of sweetmeats, which kriss thankfully accepted,
his eyes Overlooking with tears.
They still hesitatcd, and at length one of them
said - s..
He is old and poor, and, suppose, has no
pretty things at home. What if we give him our
TOYS We can use our old ones another year"
With many kind words they pressed him to &C
cept their treasurc-the purchases of their long
boarded savings. Kriss took one from each, and
assured them that he would never forget their
kindness and would treasure up these little gifts
as mementoes of their generosity ard self4lenial.
AS they were about to leave him they observed