The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-03-26

Z, MARCH 26, 1904.
assisting sprites Logic and Hearts Interest
dered me powerless and was carried to the castle OF
Ridicule. ragged, the monster heard not Ismplored
he smiled weep would not argued but the potent
little elf possession In whom only there is power
Withstand the terrific blasts torrd ether had de-
serted and was helpless
thought of ali the expedients by which fair
maidens had escaped the hrall of their captor, but
alas was not a fair maiden, therefore had no
courtly cavalier to battle in my honor. not
model, patient child, had fairy godmother to
WELD a wand for me; my domestic training had been
neglected, consequently I unable to magic
OF transformation, feast exquisite culinary
deicacies brew him cups magic ale to tempt him
into freeing What was to be done? Very evident
ly I untitled by nature and art for the part of
Delilah to this shaggy Samsonbut hold! i will make
this difficulty work to advantage will be Delah
caricatured hastily retired to dungeon hearing
ogre exultingy, "Audax femina, vici." I
donned blushfu pink dressing sack, combed hair
down, twisted up the into cartoons of curls,
pinned above my sailed forth I
smiled tenderly. The looking, shrieked convul-
sively, gasped and fed Just he disappeared from
sight shouted, I'D maxine feel pro amore feminarum
suffragii, and he answered with groan which shook
the earth and he continued to Zee --Eita Lenart.
A Tenth Grade, 1908 Washington Av N.
North Side High School
GREATEST THE GREAT.
shrieked when my eyes behed the horrible
dragon like ogre entering the large in which
When he me he opened his fire like eyes, his
jaws expanded yard and harsh growing voice
broke out, You're but small piece Of victua to
bother about but your appearance is very appetite
ing cannot pass you by. Pray, who may be?
At this request bright idea slipped into mind
for thought of what had heard said about this great
that at bidding he could change himself to
shape, and replied, "Altho look to be of worth
to the greatest of the great. overpower
all except those who can change themselves to any
form. But these must first show their skill to me-
ut is who thee then for at bidding
can change to form, said the and to prove
skill you may test me.'&Presto" said I, Change
into mosquito, which, after being stepped on,
never have life again. tiny mosquito appeared be-
fore me. stepped on it and won fame after.
Eighth Grade, Sarah Holton,
Sheridan School. $50 Spring Street Me-
A FEAST OF FOUR
One day as was in the woods with my compan-
ions, large hole in the side of steep cliff
just outside the woods asked my companions what
it and they said it was ogres dem They said
we must get away from there fast could he
would eat.us We had walked but short distance
when met this great giant. He was about twenty
feet in height. He made dash for All of my
companions escaped, but I in the hands Of the
great ogre the youngest in group so could
not as fast as the rest Of companions He
great den which had four rooms He locked
me up in a room which had little window and
bed in
All night thought Of my plans to escape When
morning came he unlocked the door and took out.
begged him to let go. He said he would if L
brought him four deer. took his and in two
hours was back with four He disliked to let
me go but he did never went that forest
Sixth Grade, Ernest La France
Holmes School 526 Second Avenue Sc.
VERY TERRIBLE NOISE
One day i was walking thru the woods when
came to a cave which supposed belonged to a bear
or some other wild animal I determined to go
5 In and When I went in saw a most hdeous
looking animal He walked toward entered and
said. GOOD morning, Mr. Ogre, how you feeling
this morning?" The ogre answered. me in his gruff
voice saying, Tn feeling pretty hungry this morning
and think you will suit appetite" When he said,
this very much frightened and went toward the
door Of the cave, but the followed endeav-
ored to go out but he held back.
49, At last could keep from crying longer. When
the ogre heard cry frightened for he
thought was fairy that had come to harm him
When saw he was frightened cried all the harder