. The Briar patch . ie mass of gaily colored flowers. In the distancewas heard the sound of voices Iiappih announcing the fete of the May the boxwood circle became filled with tlie subjects, who strolled andsauntered about, until suddenly the music began. Instantly the setting pressing forward, the blossoms formed an aisle, faces turned expectantlyin one direction. Slowly and gracefully appeared the procession of girls, clad insoft rainbow hues, strewing flowers in the path of the Queen. She a])peared. anew-found butterfly, a delicate flower, the fair Queen of t
. The Briar patch . ie mass of gaily colored flowers. In the distancewas heard the sound of voices Iiappih announcing the fete of the May the boxwood circle became filled with tlie subjects, who strolled andsauntered about, until suddenly the music began. Instantly the setting pressing forward, the blossoms formed an aisle, faces turned expectantlyin one direction. Slowly and gracefully appeared the procession of girls, clad insoft rainbow hues, strewing flowers in the path of the Queen. She a])peared. anew-found butterfly, a delicate flower, the fair Queen of the May. Graciouslysmiling on her bowing subjects, she gained the flowery throne. The coronationceremonies over, she arose and gave fitting welcome to all, and bade them be merry. Again there was a subtle change. Dancers appeared, and with sinuous arms,skipping feet, and smiling faces, sought favor of their Queen as tlicy danced beforeher throne. The May pole was wound, unwound, braided and unbraided for When all had fiiiishfd. tin- (^ufen arose, and. hctwetn aisles of subjects andirt. passed out under flowery arches. FETE IN HONOR OF THE QUEEN OF MAY The Queen of May Rvth Mairice The Maid of Honor Marion Bacharach Presenter of the Scepter Elizabeth Green Presenter of the Garland Jaxr Tyler the court Caroline OBannon ISIay Foster Ellen Hayes Rachel IoRBrsii flower (tIRLS Rebecca Stout Elsie Palmer
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