THE GIANT OF THE SINGING FOUNTAIN DICK AND THE PUP COFFEE KISSES THE SILVER LOCKET

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 152, 29 June 1935, Page 20

THE GIANT OF THE SINGING FOUNTAIN

DICK AND THE PUP

COFFEE KISSES

THE SILVER LOCKET

(The Story of an Ugly Giant and Two Fair Maidens.) IN the days of old there was a lovely singing fountain, which could sing more sweetlf than any bird. It always sparkled, but hardly ever sang; I shall tell you why. In that magic fountain lived a giant named Bumblingwaters, very ugly, but not cruel. Perhaps if the giant felt lonely his fountain would sing, and then a dragon with fiery eyes would Come and keep him company. But for a long time the fountain giant did not feel lonely, and for a long time the fountain did not sing. One beautifuJ afternoon of spring, when the flowers seemed most magnificent, the birds merrier than usual, the breeze blew more gently, the sky seemed to be tinted with the most delicate colours, the fountain sparkled like jewels and seemed more joyous than it had ever been, Rumblingwaters had arisen from beneath the fountain and was standing on the grassy bank stretching his long arms and legs, inhaling the fragrant air which gladdened the earth. "I'm tired of leading this kind of isolated life," grumbled the giant, as he slowly descended the steps of the fountain to his cave. There were two fair maidens, one had golden hair that shone in the sun as the breeze playfully tossed it about her shoulders; her blue eyes sparkled with pleasure as she moved towards the feuntain with a .basket filled with . roses. Her friend's hair'was not so golden, and was tied in two long plaits; her grey e,yes were also laughing, but as she neared the fountain the sparkle in her eyes changed to scorn, and her small mouth pouted as she addressed the blue-eyed friend, Delliris: "I don't see why you like to put flowers on the fountain. I would rather stay at home." ._i . • Delliris tossed her fair head reproachfully. "It's like this, Eva, perhaps I would make the fountain happy if I do that. I want the fountain to love • me. Mother said when she was a young girl like you arid me, Eva; she always put flowers on the fountain, and one day it did sing." "I would be startled if it sang," retorted Eva; "and, besides, I don't care if the fountain does not love me." : Rumblingwaters heard Delliris's gentle voice, and watched her unseen from beneath the singing fountain. , "I am so lonely and don't want the dragon to keep me company, but I would love to have that blue-eyed, golden-haired gentle maiden," said the giant half aloud. . Instantly the fountain began to sing softly, like the sweetest of bells, trembling like the laugh of a baby. ' Eva hastened away to a far off tree. Delliris folded her hands; tears of joy filled her blue eyes. "The fountain loves me," she murmured, and as if in answer to her words the sparkling fountain separated,'showing the marble steps leading to the cave.. "Enter, dear maiden, no harm will befall you,'' sang the fountain. Delliris descended the steps as though bound by a magic spell ' • The dragon came to keep the giant company, and seeing the maiden go down the steps, turned in rage, saying:— "The giant wants the mortal, and has forsaken me. I shall have revenge some day. Ah, ah, Grr " The dragon went back to his den roaring; his eyes blazing with fury. When Delliris saw the giant she stepped backwards, for Rumblingwaters was so ugly, with red hair, a terrible face, black eyes that stared, big teeth, a red beard, and a dreadfully long nose, but he was a kind giant, and said:— "Don't be afr&id. r would like a friend. lam so lonely, you are so kind to the fountain.' Won't you be kind to me, dear maiden." So Delliris and the giant made friends, and every day Delliris came to help Rumblingwaters to spin the silver thread. The giant told her lovely stories, and they spent many happy days together in the cosy cave. Delliris went home every night, and her friend Eva strayed with her no more. One evening as Delliris and the giant sat in the cave the dragon crept slyly, paused, then with a roar leapt on to the fountain, and the beautiful sparkling fountain turned red; the huge flames tinted the sky with red just as the sun was setting, and up to this day, whenever the sun goes down the sky is,tinted with red from the dragon's revenge. . ' -. "The fountain's on fire! The fountain's on fire! Leave me here to die with my singing fountain alone my friend Delliris," cried the desperate giant. . . ■, "No, I shall die with you, for I love you too much to leave you," said the maiden. / ■'!•.: Luckily the flames died down, but, alas the singing fountain had vanished, and in its place were tall red flag lilies. The roaring flames had ceased, and Delliris peeped out to see no fountain but red. flowers instead. She turned in horror to tell the giant; but no giant was there, but in his place stood a handsome youth, smiling happily. ' "Where is my giant? Oh, Rumblingwaters, come back to me " gasped the frightened maiden. "Fear not. dear friend, lam Rumblingwaters." Oh, Belliris, this was a magic fountain, and whoever would drink of its clear water would turn into a giant I did not know then )f and one day I had a drink from the fountain " and turned into a giant. The only thing that could break the speU was/ that someone would love me and stay with me when I was in any danger So you, dear Delliris, have broken the spell that was cast over me " said the' « handsome youth.

(Original) I Once upon a time there lived a little invalid called Joan. She bad been an invalid since she was four years old. I As Joan was only five she lived a very unhappy life. One day there was going to be a great fair at the Mayor's house, and Joan was very upset at not being able to go, but her brother Dick cheered her up by saying he would bring her something home. As Dick was walking along the street he heard a whining that seemed to come from a meadow nearby He quickly Went over to where the noise was coming from and saw a little brown pom in a rabbit trap. Taking the paw out of the cruel bars he bandaged it with his handkerchief. He didn't knbw where it belonged, so he took it along to the fair with bun. On entering the gate he saw that everybody seemed to be looking for something. Seeing a man working in the- garden he asked him what was happening, and he said they were looking for a little pup that bad been lost '. '■■'■'■•. ' ■ >' . . Suddenly a latly dressed in green came up to Dick and asked, "Is that your pup?" "No."'said Dick. "I found it in a rabbit trap along the road." Tile lady at once rejoiced and said, "It must be my darling pom that I lost last night." Later on in the week Dick received a letter from the Mayoress thanking hiiflivery much''for finding her prize pup and wanted'him to choose what he would.like. for. a reward. Now Dick •waa a very kind-hearted boy, and he was1 thinking of ;his sister Joan, so he thought he would like an invalid chair for her so he wrote arid asked ror one if'it didn't cost too much. Next Monday Dick saw Joan in heri invalid's chair out in the garden. "BLUE ELF" (11). Kelbum. ' ■ ■ (,

Next time you are having some friends to tea, try your hand at making these delicious little cakes for the party. They look like two little coffee-coloured shells placed together, i and taste very good. Take 4oz butter and 3oz castor sugar and cream Jinm together. Sieve |lb flour and a pinch of salt together. Beat one egg and a tablespoon of coffee essence together. Add egg and coffee to the butter mixture and then the flour. The 1 mixture should be quite stiff. Place it' in half teaspoon quantities on an jven slide and bake in quick oven for seven minutes. Join two together with * cream made of 3oz icing sugar. l£oz butter, and a dessertspoon of coffee essence worked well together.

- Long, long ago there lived in a far off ..country a king' who had a very beautiful daughter; the Princess Elizabeth, whose kind -"heart and gentle * nature won the hearts' of all who knew her; Kow the Princess had a beautiful silver locket set with gems which hung on a silver' chain around her neck; it was the only present from her dear Queen .Mother, who died when the Princess was a baby. The locket contained a portrait of her mother, and Princess Elizabeth! loved it better than any of her many treasures. One day a sad thing happened. The. Princess had been out in thel woods, gathering wild flowers on 'the banks of a pretty stream, and as she was returning to the palace, to her horror she discovered the locket had gone. A, great lump rise in her throat, and trying hard to keep back the tears, she put her flowers down and ran quickly back to the place where' she had gr»hered them; but though she searched diligently and unceasingly for a long time she had to give it up in yam, and crying, bitterly, retraced her footsteps homeward. Seeing his daughter's grief, the King asked what the trouble was. tie at once summoned hii people into the great courtyard, and told them what had happened, and, as a reward, the man who found the locket wss to have the Princess for his bride and be made king! after him. The King was very anxious for the locket to be found, for he by the look of his daughter's distressed face, that something very serious may happen if it was not found soon. Now, a certain Prince Rupert happened to be riding along the banks of the very stream where the Princess had gathered her flowers when suddenly he saw something red- shining among the flower's. He dismounted and on parting them, he beheld the silver locket, and the rubies, which adorned the front of it, were flashing in the sunlight. The Prince picked it up, and stood for a while admiring the beauty of it, and on examining it found the words "Princess Elizabeth" engraved, on the inside. Seeing this, he knew where to take It, and carefully putting it in his pocket, he mounted bis horse and set off to the palace where he was shown in to the great hall. The King was overjoyed at seeing the locket again, but when the Princess entered, looking very pale and worried, she saw the locket in the Prince's hand, ran forward, clasped it to her breast, and falling on her knees before the Prince wept for sheer joy. The Prince' knew his reward, and taking the Princess gently by the hand, helped her to he!' feet, and bending over kissed her tenderly. They were married soon afterwards, and after a few years the old King died and Prince Rupert and Princess 'Elizabeth were crowned King and Queen, and lived happily to the end of their days.

> MY SECRET GLADE. (Original.) Right down past the littlo laltc, Under a hlg tree's shade, "•■ I lie hiddon, cosy and snug, Awiiy in my secret glade. A bird is singing overhead, A cat Is sitting near. And all the things that one can dream Are waiting for me here. A little tree is growing near, ' The phlox ato pink and blue, Tuo hollyhocks are over there, A mass of purple hue. But now, the nlsht comes creeping ou. The sky his turned to grey, The little flowers have drooped their hoads, Tho birds have flown away. , "3IV LADY BJSTTI'." <10) Lower Hutt. RAW. ••.•-(Original.) Oh Rain, why do you have to come, And make us stay at home. We" would much rather see the suu, So then wo all could roam. In most sports you're a handicap, Eicept, of course, football. In fact, you do not care a rap. If picnics you do spoil. Tou make it hard to rise from bed, On » cold, a frosty morn. While if the sun shone down Instead, We'd rise Just after the dawn. So wheii It's on an outing day.. And you. bear everyone say, 'Rain, rain, stay away," [Do not chase us through tho day, Attention try to pay. And thon we'll all bo bright and gay. "SOOT" U3),