Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

Fourth OF July exploded a torpedo upon his
back, and finally they put him out Of the
house; Mr. April Fool spoiled his chances
of being king.
When Mr. Fourth of July arose there was
loud applause. He began:
Mr.. Chairman. boys and girls, 1 repre-
sent the day when our nation was ated.
We are all SO happy on my day that we
feel we must make a noise. Then 1t is we
ring the bells, fire cannons, throw tor
pedos, make the sky blaze with fire.
works
But just at this point Mr.. Halloween
Night slipped up behind Fourth of July anu
lighted a bunch of firecrackers sticking out
of the old fellows pocket. Instantly there
was a sizzle, then several pops, then a great
tear, and Mr.. Fourth OF July went flying
through the air Ike blazing pin wheel.
Finally some one threw q bucket Of water
upon poor Fourth. and. after a few small
pops and hzzles, he was able to stand Still.
And strange sight he was! The hair
from the other side of the head was gone
now; the bandages and rags had blown in
every direction: his clothes were in tatters.
As he stood in the midst of the curling
smoke he looked like Rip Van Wrinkle inst
waking up. His appearance was so ri,licu-
lous that none could help laughing, and Mr.
Fourth of July left in despair.
Wien order had been restored several
more Speechs Were heard; but none attract
ed much attention until Mr.. Thanksgiving
time came This great, fat fellow arose
slowly, waddled to the front Of the room
as fast as 80 fat man could. and at once
began to tell the children about the roast
turkeys. the plum puddings the pies, the
cakes and hundreds Of other good things
to eat. Many boys and girls determined to
vote for him. But one little lad spoiled II
all While Thanksgiving was in the midst
of his description a shrill voice squealed:
''Oh, yes! You're the man that made me
see strange things the night after | had
eat your big dinner. | know you. | saw
big turkeys trying to get at me: a plum
pudding tried to cut off my ears!
Yes. sir" chimed IN little girl. You
made me see spooks and COLLINS.
Mr.. Thanksgiving Holiday sat dpHsn disap-
pointed.
Other Holidays now spoke; but the boys
and girls were tired of spec hes until MIR
Christmas arose How jolly he looked!
Some little boy yelled, 'Hurrah for Christ
mas and every one took it up The iit-
tie old man bowed to them, and, turning
10 Mr.. New Year. said:
Mr. Chairman, 1 have no speech to
make. l shall just show the boys and girls
what have in this pack.
Then he went back to where the voters
were, and. opening the great bag, began to
hand out gifts He seemed TO KNOW exactly
what each person desired.
Just what wanted" some one shouted.
Yes" said another. II was Just going
to write letter for this very thing
The other Holidays looked on rather
siumly. At length Mr.. Valentine Day com
planned to the chairman that Mr.. Christ
mas was buying votes; but a shout ST.
fenced him. There was very little use of
voting now Every one knew that Christ
mas would be elected king. The chairman.
demanding silence again, asked the young:
people whom they would have for king Of
the Holidays The answer came In a great
shout, "Christmas!' +
christmas is elected king" declared Mr..
New Year, solemnly. "Wiil he please come
forward? I now declare you king Of all the
Holidays, TO be obeyed now and forever
more"
With that he placed crown on the
kings head and everybody shouted:
Long live King Christmasi
Then the meeting adjourned Fourth of
July came back and lighted alt the powder,
firecrackers and fireworks which had not
exploded before. Mr.. Easter passed around
colored eggs and Mr.. Thanksgiving brought
out and generously opened an enormous
basket of turkeys, cakes, pies and buildings,
and allowed every one to help himself.
Thus ended the strange meeting of the
Holidays. I cannot tell you how long ago
1t happened-maybe when your grandfather
was boy.