The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 22, 1903, Page 15

TIE WONDERFULLINGDOM OF WonDERFUL T 25 DEN.M<CUTCHEON ALL RIGH TS RESERVED THIRTEENTH INSTALLMENT N the beautiful town of Pumpkinton, on the banks ct the River Zing, All the loyal fruit and vegetable folks honored Pump- kin, mighty king. With wondrous pomp and glory, King Peter, loved by Was escorted by Mayor Parsnip to & great reception hall. For hours and hours the monarch sat in his richest robes of state And was introduced to one and all by the Mayor so sedate. After all had kissed the ruler’s hand, = magnificent ball took place In the chamber of the council, which afforded sufficient space. The gallant Mr. Crookneck Squash was master of the floor, And policeman Pat Potato took up tickets at the door. Promptly at the moment fixed, a burst of music grand om a bank of potted palms from Turnip’s great brass band. Cro ck Squash pranced to the fore, and while the room was still Announced that the first dance number would be a grand guadrille. Salute your partners, balance all,” old Grandpa Prune piped out, issie Peach was whirled by Melon stout. rd,” Grandpa sang out, “and then all hands around, rtners right and left and bow down to the ground. , you all, and balance once again,” on swung Miss Plum was funny to the men. forward, all hands back, and do the Highland fling, And then rush over to the throne and salute your mighty king.” COrRY RIGHT 19034 BEN. MC.CUTCHEOMN Watch for “Captain S THE SUNDAY CALL. / 15 () D R — o> LG T 1903 2r wW. - CHARMAN Grandpa Prune rushed things so fast that King Pumpkin cried out“Stop” Or all the dancers ’1l get so weak that to ths floor they’ll drop.® Old Grandpa made a fine salaam, and said the dance was ended, And the thankful dancers one and all their way to the punchbowl wended. The next dance on the list, my sweets, was a slow and dreamy waltz, And Crookneck danced with a Gooseberry girl, whom he loved with all her faults, Jonathan Apple and Nellis Pear glided gracefully here and thers And so good a judge as Canteloupe said that they wers dancers rare, 0ld Water Melon waltzed around with beautsous Brussels Sprout, TUntil he stepped on her tiny toe and she had to be carried outy After some light refreshments Grandpa Prune announced the lancers, And the spacious floor was crowded with eager, happy dancers, L L . It seems that while the dance was on a robber bad and bold Sneaked into the check-room and of Crookneck’s hat took hold. The theft was not discovered until very late at night, And poor Crookneck knew not what to do in his very sorry plight. Eince Crookneck had no hat to wear, and the air was very chill, Aunty Cabbage thought he might catch cold and become so very L When *twas time to leave the ballroom she told the hatless one That she would wrap around his head her scarf, which was homespun. He thanked her very, very much, but he was a sight to see When hs started away with Miss Eggplant, lbe.ll.einnod.uy. King Pumpkin praised the committee for the success of the great event, And accompanied by the Mayor he from the ballroom went. He announced that at some future time he would confer upon a few Decorations quite important and titles—one or two. harkey,” by A. Conan Doyle, Next Sunday Call |