Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-05-22
MAY~UAY.

truly an interesting ceremony, and reflects much
credit upon the taste and good sense oil the Young
Ladies under whose direction it ives gotten sp.
The first day Of May, we believe 10 usually select
ed for this celebration but suppose IL does not
make any material difference. so that It 10 "May.
Dag." The ceremonies Of the Coronation took
place 10 DR.. Mcsherry's yard, where quite taste
fpl Throne had been erected for the purpose. Miss
BxrrIE CosRAp wss selected as Qusen--sn honor
bestowed by her schoo-msies upon her fitness for
the sta,ion--a simple bot besothul tribute Of the
young heart to her worth, her industry, sad her
good sense. How much better for the world. we're
all Qsesas selected upon such principles and quail
ifcstions. All Of the Young Ladies wis pafticiPa-
ted in the ceremony, acted well their parts, and
no doubt will lopg remember the Interesting events
Of the day.
"Her Royal Hishpess" sscended the Throne
with dignity, and was addressed by the LIST Maid
Of Honor, Mise Susan MARTHA BoARsAs, ina
very neat and appropriate speech, and received the
"crown Of affection from affections hand" The
Grown being placed on the brow of the Queen, the
"Now Sisters. homage to our chosen Queen,
oclaimed and Crowned--long live the Queen OF
May"
The interesting scene was then Immediately en-
Iivsaed by singing the following chorus:
.'HaiI! to thee, Queen Of May.
We greet thee with pleasure.
Hail. on this happy day
Joy without measure"
The Queen then made her reply, which we re-
greet our space will not ALLOW us to copy in full
but we canno, refrain from making an extract. She
returned her thanks to her fair subjects, one and
all and regretted that proper observance Of Der
royal dignity forbade her addressing them by the
sentler name of Fricnds-Sisters. She then pro.
ces6od to comment upon other Kings and Queeas
"of high renown," who have boosted wealtlI--va.t
pyramids buill--erected temples--snd to raise a
throne some, madden YET have stained their souls
with guilt and shed the blood OF injured innocence
but declared she had no such ambitun-she wished
in some other way to prove herself "a glorious
Queer of May" She said:-
Our treasury can boast nor gold nor gems.
But it is rich in offerings--Natures own.
Each hill and meadow its fair tribute sends
| Of Jewels 10 adorn my crown and throne.
! This store of wealth. and laws which have framed
Shall make you happy for day
| A boast which never royalty proclaimed.
For in my Court to-day, nor look-nor sound
| Bu; those OF kindness shall be or heard,
And love shall smoothe the accents OF each tongue
Nor thoughts arise. but from affection sprung
| There shall be coin current but which bears
The stamp and image truest friendship wears
| Miss MARTHA GERTRUDE McSHERRY then pre-
sented the Garland to the Queen, with the follow
ing prstty little speech
4'Spring 10 come to sirew its flowers,
| Ger this happy land Of ours
| We have gathered them to day,
| To adoIn our Queen of May.
| Here the rose and myrtle vine,
! Gracefully together Irvine;
| Every flower Of richest hue,
We have brought to offer you.
I See they form a garland gay.
For our chosen Queen of May;
Lady, hopes delight shall be,
| To strew the path Of life for thee"
Thea came the gay little Flora, Miss MARI
vIRGISIA LYLEs, with her pretty boquet in hel
hands, and this nice little speech upon her tongue
! bringing tks tribute OF their love,
! Thy younger sisters greet this day;
And offering thee their homage true,
! Thine own worth and merits due,
| Gladly pSolong the merry lay.
| Which owns and hail thee Queen OF May"
Then stepped forward the Queen Dowsger, Miss
ASAsTAsiA McSHERRg. with her advice, which she
addressed to her Royal daughter with great earnest
ness and soemnily of manner. She counoiIled her
to remember her Creator in the days her youth
and devote her heart in spirit and truth to God
She reminded her that though now the shining
wreath was entwined about her brow, death mast
GENE, and all that nov bright and joyous must
fade. She directed her attention to the Throne
where the "Kipg of Kings" presided, and urged
her to turn her thoughts to His Kingdom where
1.-THE Saviour on thy brow will place
A crown that ne'er will fade.
And in his robes, of puresl grace,
Thy form will be arrayed.
And though with joy, hail thee now,
The Crown of May is given,
What rapture through my heart will aow,
Go bail sbee crowned in Heaven"
What ceremony could be- more beautifully APP
proprate for the young heart, than the one which
have but family and poorly descrihed' What
could be nose full of lasting impression to all ensa
ged in it' What more full of solemnity. truth and
force than the Queen Dowager's advice-both old
and young might appropriate it TO themselves with
profit All OF the Addresses were followed by
singing beautiful little songs adapted the respec
tive parts OF the ceremony,
We admire the observance Of this ancient custom
the celebration of Msy-Day-and hope it may
never be discontinued. We have an old work,
"Moser's Vestiaes Revived" containing history
OF this ancient and beautiful CUSTOM which we shall
copy into our paper q, another time for the Leneft
and instruction of our young readers.
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