The Cedar County advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Iowa) 1853-1856, 1854-05-27
Tho nav Party.

Tho Nav Party.
Wednesday morning broke forth, Clear
bright and beautiful 1t was welcomed
by hundreds OF Joyous hearts. Little
ones hurried out TO take peep at gray
morning, and see If they could divine
what kind Of day they were to have for
their party. Soon the storm clouds gath
cred in the heavens, aud fearful storm
threatens, and the brigh, hopes OF their
days pleasure were bGghted for the
moment. But soon clear sky was a.
gain above them, and preparations for
the days enjoyment went busily on. The
choicest flowers that deck with beauty our
fertile prairies, were plucied and brought,
in TO decorate the May pole around which
the happy party were soon TO assemble.
Md day had passed. Fairy ones, one
after another, gathered at the congrega-
tional church--thc May party is about to
open there, the procession is forming ;
they are moving in grand procession up
Cedar street--all eyes are upon them.
The Queen, with her maids OF honor, on
either side Of her, lead the procession.
Two by two, they trip along with lively
step. Parents ard by-standers are adj
miring tina, little band OF bright, light
hearted girls which are passing, and are
so neatly and lastly alfred. Behold the
Queen. She moves with the ease and
grace OF an eastern princess, and looks,
truly like if she had lcaped from the
moulis OF Juno. They are now on the
selected ground. The lovely green is
spread out il living beauty before them.
They are assembled around the May
pole. The coronation is taking place
and how well the maids OF honor are
performing their parts. A gltter!ng
crown is on her majesty's head--masic is
heard happy hearts are singing. Her
royal highncss has delivered her speech
it is well received ty her subjects
music is again borne on The breeze. Her
majes,y's hand is pressed ~ the warm,
tender lips of her Numerous subjects,
which IS envied BY the tram OF boys that
are gazing on the scene with 50 much in
terest, an! wish their lips were on the
Queens hands TO receive portion OF
the tender impressions.
On the right Of this scene tha; is ia.
king place stands q table, burdened with
the vlanas that arc spread ont in proiu-
sion dinner is aauoancel the party
IS At the table, freely participating IL the
refreshments oil the hour. Dinner Is
over--her royal higbness has ordered hen
subjects TO amuse themselves Us fancy
and inclination may dictate. Hlrk You
can hear tho nerry volees Of near a hun.
bred bright, blooming little girls, in the
midst OF their enjoyment, with eounte-
nanccs 1t pp with the smile Of happiness
then Joyous laugh has driven dull care
from the most disponding, and both old
aud middle age have caught the spirit o.
merrirnent and cheeriulness, and all seem
happy, The romp and the spor, is owe,
the procession Is again tormed-they
are marching through the principal streets
they are again assembled on the greer
her majesty has made her farewell. al.
drcss-ali the participants have gone I,
their homes delighted with tie party.
Al IS over, and they are now no lon
ger under the reign oil Queen, bu; are
the true, sprightly little Hawk-eye lasses
Though they respect and lore then queen
they seofn ,Ac idea Of being called be-
maJ.s'y's satjcefs When they meet IL
have another party, 1t will be- w.h tn
true republican spirit, under the relgI
ana rule o. Presileatess instead oi ,
Qscen. HEMLOCK