Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-15

upper end of the glade, and nearly sur
rounded by low hills, on which thousands o.
spectators could sit or stand, was set aside fol
the athletic games. AS the show was to las
three days, kings, queens, princes, princesses
rIcn people and poor ones pitched their tents
far up and down the smooth expanse of the
Dimmer-Glade.
Although the news of the show had created
a great popular sensation throughout Tano-
bar and Nustvria, the excitement among the
inhab tants of Kobol-land was even greater.
The affair was so novel and promised to be
so interesting that even the mighty giant
Jirg, who seldom came out of his lofty
castle, except to hunt in the wild mountains
o. the north, declared his intention of at
tending the show. From the mysterious
labyrinths of the dark gorges came afrites,
black, shiny, and with stealthy tread. And
from the mines and the hills crept many a
gnome, wondering what he was going to see.
As to fairies, there was no end to them.
The Queen and her court were there, and
nearly all her subjects. A troop of dryads
took possession OF grove of oak trees near
the glade, and among some high rocks at the
head of quiet little lake four syrens en-
sconced themselves with their harps.
AS many of the Kobol-landers intended to
exhibit in the flower show and compete in
the games, these mixed freely with the other
exhibitors and the visitors, and it was not
long before a general air of sociability per-
vaded the glade.
Queen Milllce was in her royal tent sip
ping a cup of chocolate, when suddenly the
tent was filled with a sort OF smoky fog, so
dense that she could see nothing about her.
Surprising that the furniture had taken fire,
she was about to cry out for assistance, when
the vapor resolved itself into the form of a
tall genie, who seated himself npon the
divan, crossed his legs, and with a bland
smile, inquired how she liked the country.
AS this individual had never been pre-
sented to her. and for other reasons, the
young queen hesitated little before enter
ing into conversation, but, remembering
natives of the soil, she replied with her
usual courtesy, and the two were soon en-
gagged in a pleasant chat. The genie was
curious to know if this was her first visit to
Kobol-land, and how long she intended to
stay, and with much animation he told her
of points of great interest which she should
not fail to visit before leaving.
The Queen OF the fairies paid royal visit
to Chamlan, and he was so delighted with
her that he said TO some of his courtiers that
if she were bigger, or he were smaller, he
would give up his throne and ask to be
made King of the fairies.
Princess Lista rode directly to Chamian's
stables. where she found a company of
brownies, combing and brushing the horses
till they shone like silk. This greatly
pleased Lista, and she was about to offer the
brownies a permanent engagement in her
L.. h,,%
Guided to wait and see how things turned
out.
Prince Alto had always doubted the ex
istence of grifins, but walking near the
flower pavilion he beheld one of these great
creatures descending from the upper air. and
holding between its fore paws large Dot of
chrysanthemums. Swooping down close to
him the griffin said To Alto: 'rWill Won be
so good, sir, as to take hold OF one side of
this pot, SO that I can set it on the ground
without shaking the earth or ipjuring the
fowers?"
Alto had never been asked to help any,
body to do any sort o. work. and his princely
soul instantly rebeIled at this request, but
after a second look at the griffin he took
hold of one side of the pot and helped the
winged monster to set it gently on the
ground.
When the flower pavilion was opened it
was soon filled with an animated crowd.
The display OF flowers and plants was 20
curious and wonderful that even Chamian
and Lista, who did not care much for such
things, were greatly interested. The first
thing that met the eyes of the people as they
came in at the grand entrance was q double
row of plants Of the Cosmic Bean brought
from Gromline's secret greenhouses
The ripe bean, which mingled with the
blossoms, and pods in all stages of growth,
hung in astonishing profusion from the tall
plants, were freely offered to the visitors.
And as these had delightful flavor when
eaten raw, the people were delighted with
them. and eagerly read the great placards on