The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22
THE WHALES sAnovGT.
Story u an Interesting Social Fune-
tion Of the esa.

Story ~ an Interesting Soeial Fono-
tion Of the ssa.
How the billows are rolling to-
aight," said Mrs. Pickerel.
The Stormy Petrol il taking his
revenge for the slight given his fam
ily." replied Mrs. Pike.
Il wonder II this will interfere with
the Whales carnival?"
Il hope not. for We are all ready.
and the disappointment would be
great"
But l heard Mr.. Whale spouting
for all he was worth this morning be-
cause the Sword Fishes had been In
vited."
What objection should he have to
the keen-wittsd Sword Fishes. when
he himself invited the. Goldfish aris-
tocracy?" Indignantly replied Mrs..
Pike.
They claim the distinction Of de-
scending from the family King Fish.
and the ancient Indian Saw Fish" said
the demure little Miss Perch, who
had been quietly listening to the
squabble.
The Devil Fish. more likely" re-
torted Miss Shell Fish.
Count Oyster remarked the other
evening" whispered Mrs.. Bass TO Mrs.
Pickersl. that Mrs. Blue F1sk aud
. hsr family were Of the Gold Fish aris-
tocracy."
20. yss," rejoined Mrs. Nackersl.
"and they only succeeded in securing
IN invitation to the whales reception
BY reason Of their children attending
school. You NO doubt have heard Of
the great School Of Whalesf'
20. yes; my children attended the
Whale School," replied Mrs. Bass.
Mrs.. Sturgeon rushed in. exclaim-
ing: THE Sea Horses are ready"
What primitive way to 90 to the
great ball Of the Whales" said Mrs.
1ticklsback. The Wa1rus family II
going by cable. but ! suppose We
should be pleased to get there any
way"
When they arrived at the gorgeous
submarins palace q the Zeophites.
whore The Whales were holding their
wonderful reception. they behsld .
scene that dasxled the eye.
The brilliant Chetoclors and Bales
tinia, tie beauties Of the tropical some.
we're receiving with the host, while
King Grab and the Butterfliss Of the
OCEAN held forth with the luminous
PAolodss and the SHARK. The Elsc-
trio Esl and Phosphorsscent Agar
aAdsd to the briliiancy Of the scene.
During the night Of the festivities
Count Oyster invitsd ths hosts daugh.
TER to take = stroll through Oyster
Park. There he presented her with
. beautiful pearl. Miss Whale was
0vey1oyed: but the act caused . feel.
ing Of Jealousy in the Fish family.
They resented the attentions Of the
count. and the way he monopolised
tho belle Of the evening.
The Annelides, Sea Snails and Star
bishes were sworn enemies Of the
Oyster family. and succeeded in draw
ing his fair companion away.
There ensued battle never to be
forgotten. Count Oyster met death
hravely. The news Of the tragedy
apread rapidly through the banquet
hall, and instantly the festivities
ceased.
The Sea Fish and Sword Fish family
STACKED the host and hostess. who
were trying to throw oil ON the trou
oled waters.
King Crab, followed by the Pikes
Pickerels and Nacksrels, made theil
escape, - did the celebrated Fist
family. The only one left to witness
The affair was Mrs. Stickleback.
She, with her hostess. stood talking
10 Miss Perch when the trouble start
Cd. Miss Perch slipped In with the
Pikes, but poor little Mrs.. sticklebacl
crawled into . crevice and remained
there till . chance came to escape.
Mrs.. Stickleback returned home sat
tsfled with her means of conveyance
and vowed never more to leave the
dwelling place Of her ancestors among
the seAwsed.
To-day the 4tickleback family car
BE- seen ruling over. the sea grass and
vegetation OF the ocean. II You are
near the shore at the close oe day
listen attentively and you can hea,
. Whisxing. and see the sea grasses
moving.
II ID the time when the elder Sickle
backs are relating the story Of Mrs.
8tjckleback's remarkable escape from
that famous Whales banQuet.-Cor
nelia Carney. In Boston Globe.
THESE ARE EASY TO DRAW.