“The Fairy Balloon”
Way down the Scottish glen rode fast the fairy men,
Each upon a cricket thoroughbred, sir.
They were quite plainly seen, dressed all in hunter’s green
With thistles in their jockey caps of red, sir.
Kids of Many Colors.
By Grace Duffie Boylan and Ike Morgan.
Hurst and Company Publishers: New York. CA 1909.
Elephant's Picture Book 
This is really cute. This crickets don’t look very happy. I like the fairy men in their formal outfits and the hunting horn. Do you think they could be hunting the stag beetle? 🙂
Yes, undoubtedly the stag beetle!
Elephant
Stag beetles are so beautiful, and a worthy object of a cricket hunt. 🙂 I’m so glad you agree.
A guaranteed smile every time !!!😄
Thank you – hard not to smile at these jockies and their mounts!
Elephant
Love it!!!
I am glad so many are enjoying the race today!
Thanks
Elephant
This is another great one!!
Thank you – I can hear their thundering hooves – crickets racing!
Elephant
There are hordes of them!
Place your bets!
I am glad to see you about again – I was concerned you might be lost in space!
Elephant