Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-01-07
A CHRISTMAS STORY.
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Or, The VeritabIe History of X riss X rim
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BY MRS. HENRY b. HIRST.
In the most beautiful part of Germany, near the
river Rhine, kingdom of fairies had existed from
time immcmorial. They were kind, gentle spirits,
greatly beloved by the people in the country a
round them. No one could ever say that he had
seen one of the good people" the fairies were
called but many could point out the bright green
circles i'll the grass, where they held their reycls
and often a tired housewife on invoking their aid.
found her work greatly light, ned-thc washing
was more easily done the broom grew lighter, and
the cream formed into butter much sooner than
usual. Some even said that on rising in the morn
ing, they had found the floor nicely swept, and
the tins frightened by fairy labor
Once upon a time it was announced, in this lit
tie kingdom Of fairy land, that their queen would
soon hold a grand fcstival--thc like of which had
never been seen even in that beautiful country
All fairy -land was in commotion. The little poo
pie were wild with JOY at the prospect of the rcvc
and each and every one resolved to appear splcn-
did possible at the court of their queen. Amid
all this pleasant anticipation Il troubIe arose
The anticipated festival was to be grand state
affair; to which the fairy children could not be ia
ken. The question now was, who would STAY at
home to take care of them and protect them from
the gnomcs orevil spirits The fairies assembled
together one bright moonlight night to arrange
this important matter. Somebody must give up
going to the ball, but no one was willing to do
so.
Il cannot stay" said ono fairy "for have pro
vidcd new robe made of the spiders web, dia-
mondcd with dew"
q" Nor |, rrioincd another ;"for have also new
dress for the occasion 1t It's made from the clouds
around the setting sun, and is the most beautiful
thing ever seen"
Not more so than mine" cried thrd.I.,
cannot think Of staying away from the ball, for
Ncnturcd forth from my house in the lilly cup, i'm
mcdiatcly after the shower to day, at the risk
Of being drowned by the great drops. to pro
cure piece of the rainbow, of which made NV
dress"
and t. said another, have most exquisite
humming bird, which have never used and
which intend shall draw nay chariot on this oc-
casion."
"And have a gorgeous butterfly for the same
purpose, exclaimed a fifth
"-\nd have new chariot, made from the sea
foam, returned another. 1T is a perfectly new
style, and | must show it at this festival There
fore cannot stay
And so, in turn, they all excused themselves
from remaining at home. The night was fast
waning, and still the question was not decided,
when new parsonage appeared among them
lie was not SO beautiful or elegant in appearance
as his comrades. He was very short, and so stout
that he seemed almost round. His face was round,
fat, and wore good naturcd expression. His
mouth was distended with happy smile, and his
bright eyes twnked with humor His name was
krSs Krngle, This worthy looked greatly as
panionS.
Why, what is the matter friends?" exclaimed
ne. Have the gnomcs injured any of my little
pets, or has the rain destroyed any of your flower
homes 81"
= Net So" replied one; one of US must stay
away from the revel to take charge of the children
and no one is willing to do SO.
is thar all = cried little kriss you need not
trouble yourselves farthcr-I will stay"
Good kriss Kind krSs !" echoed around.
But, said one, 'the Queen VIII miss Kriss.-
You know he is great favorite at court
Tell the Queen" replied KrisS, CHAT nothing
would have induced me to stay away when sum
moned to her presence, except the pleasure DINA
king SO many happy, and thus giving JOY TO her
majesty for we all know she participates in the
happiness snd sorrows Of her subjects"
When all the fairies were assembled 1t the fes-
tival. the Queen asked where was kriss Some
one told her how he had deprived himself of the
pleasure of being there, in order to make others
happy.
t'That is just like Kriss,'' exclaimed the queen
II believe he would sacrifice his very life, if by so
doing he could Tighten the sorrows OF another.
"WeI," continued she, after pause, "hr1ss
shall not suffer by his good nature. My children
have petitoned for festival of their own, and
they shall have it tomorrow. kriss shall be mas
ter Of ceremonies: and all the children of fairy
land he invited TO attend. Do you, said she, tur-
u;ns to the chamberlain, see that everything Be