Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-07-22
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THE WHALES BANQUET.
e'ory OF an Interesting Social Func-
ton Of the Sea.


night. said Mrs. Pickerel
The Stormy Petrol is taking his
revenge for the slight given his fam
lily. replied Mrs. Pike.
wonder If this will interfere with
the Whales carnival?"
hope not. for we are all ready.
and the disappointment would be
great"
But l heard Mr.. Whale spouting
Tor all he was worth this morning be-
cause the Sword Fishes had been in
vited."
what objection should he have TO
tue keen-witted Sword Fishes. when
ne himself invited the Goldfish aris-
tocracy? Indignantly replied Mrs.
Pike.
They claim the distinction OF de-
scerding from the family King Fish.
ana the ancient Indian Saw Fish" said
the demure little Miss Perch, who
mad 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.
Pickerel, that Mrs. Blue Fish and
her family were OF the Gold Fish aris-
tocracy"
%, yes rejoined Mrs. Mackerel.
and they only succeeded in securing
an invitation TO the Whales reception
by reason of their children attending
school. You no doubt have heard of
the great School of Whales?"
ID my childrcp ottonda.l
Whale School," replied Mrs. Bass.
Mrs. Sturgeon rushed in. exclaim-
ing: The Sea Horses are ready"
What primitive way to go TO the
great ball of the Whales" said Mrs.
Stickleback. The Walrus family is
going by cable. but suppose We
should be pleased to get there any
way"
When they arriTed at the gorgeous
submarine palace of the Zeophites.
where the Whales were holding their
wonderful reception, they beheld Il
scene that daZzled the eye.
The brilliant Chetoclors and Bales
TINA. the beauties Of the tropical zone.
were receiving with the host, while
King Crab and the Butterflies of the
ocean held forth with the luminous
Pholodes and the Shark. The Elec.
trio Eel and Phosphorescent AIgar
added to the brilliaacy OF the scene.
During the night Of the festivities
Count Oyster invited the hosts daugh-
ter to take a stroll through Oyster
Park There he presented her with
beautiful pearl Miss Whale was
cverjoy ed; but the act caused a feel.
ing of jealousy IN the Fish family
They resented the attentions of the
count, and the way he monopolized
the belle OF the evening.
The Annelidea. Sea Snails and Star
F1shes were sworn enemies OF the
Oyster family. and succeeded in draw
Ing his fair companion away.
There ensued a battle never to be
forgotten. Count Oyster met death
bravely. The news Of the tragedy
spread rapidly through the BANQUET
hall. and instantly tie festivities
ceased.
The Sea Fish and Sword Fish fsrnfly
attacked the host and hostess. who
we're trying to throw oil ON the trca-
bled waters.
King Crab, followed By the Pixies
Pickerels and MackereIs, made their
escape, as did the celebrated Fish
family. The only one left to witness
the affair was Mrs. Stackleback.
She. with her hostess. stood talking
70 Miss Perch when the trouble start
cd. Miss Perch slipped In with the
Fixes. but poor little Mrs. Suckleback
crawled into a crevice and remained
there till a chance came to escape.
Mrs. Stickleback returned home sat
isfied with her means of conveyance.
and vowed never more to leave the
dwelling place OF her ancestors among
he seaweed.
To-day the Stickletack family can
be seen ruling over the sea grass and
vegetation OF the ocean. III You are
near the shore at the close of day.
listen attentively and you can henr
a whizzing, and see the sea grasses
moving
II is the time when the elder Sickle.
backs aHe relating the story OF Mrs.
Stickleback's remarkable escape from
that famous Whales banquet-Cor.
Delia Ganncy in Boston Globe.