Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-04
The Chiidrens' May Party.

the parents ana all connected win tne fuDilc
School have reason to feel much qualification at
the result of the chldrens' effort The process
ion moved at the appointed hour from the head
of Main street, and escorted by the Weavervile
Brass Band marched TO the grounds of Mr.. r. A.
Fagg.
TIE GROUNDS.
A staging was erected upon which stood the
throne, orhamented by eYergreens and canopy
surrounded by a crown, the whole surrounded by
pillars gracefully festooned with evergreens. An
arbor for the protection of the ladies from old
Sol ornamented the place, and tent for the ia
bles, which groaned beneath a weight of luscious
ediblcs whose quality gave fattering account
of the culinary talent of the ladies of our town
who contributed so bountifully to the repast
On arriving at the grounds the scholars took
up their line of march to the throne, where the
boys received the Queen, attended by her Maids
of Honor and ladies in waiting. with open files
Arrived at their station they formed in a semi
circle at the foot Of the throne. Master Geo. d.
Craig was introduced as the orator of the day.
aud delivered the very appropriate address in
clear, distinct and very becoming manner, evinc-
ing Judgment and intelligence far above his
years. This was followed by the Festival song,
when the Queen. attended by her Maids of Honor,
Grace, Hope, Prudence and Truth, Miss Ada
Cochel,) ascended the steps of the throne to the
platform.
THE TABLEAU.
In the center stood the Queen in pure white
trimmed with myrtle. On her right, Grace and
Truth on her left Hope and Prudence. Knee-
ing in front page of the cOurt-Mss Kate Little
bearing silver salver containing the crown.
Lady Grace Miss Matte CocheD made an ap-
propriaie address, and the Queen kneeling re-
ceived the crown. Rising, she approached
by Hope, Miss Anna McLain,) who presented her
the sceptre, and by Prudence, Miss Nelly Nor
cross,) who placed the insignia of royalty, con-
sisting of a gold chain, about her neck. The
Queen then responded in neat and appropriate
speech, and took her seat while all joined in the
song of welcome" Welcome to the Shady
Grove"
TIE QUEEN.
Miss CARRIE TRAsK personated Her Majesty
and realized our highest expectations. Perfectly
self possessed, she looked and acted her part with
that case and grace which met the admiration Of
ALL and murmurs of appreciation ran through the
whole assembly, which consisted of some hundreds
Of our most respectable citizens. Free from all
affectation, she sat upon her throne surrounded
by her Maids of Honor with as much dignity as
if this had been her natural sphere.
The Maids of Honor now sang their Coronation
Song" A rosy crown we twine for Thee" and
this was followed by a song by the Queen" All
radiant in beauty appears this gay Crown!"
AS soon as the Court was thus organized, trib-
utes were offered at the foot Of the throne by the
daughters of Flora, while the scholars sang a
chorus" Flowers, wild wood Flowers"
The Band hereupon struck up " Hail Colum-
bia" to enable the boys to procure their offerings
Tribute by the Genius of Liberty.-Master
Wolf Craig. The American Flag. Music
g Star Spangcd Banner"
Tribute by the Genius of Patrotism.-Master
Thos. Bradley. Declaration Of independence.
Music" Hail Columbian
Tribute by the Genius of Amrrca.-Nlastel
Andrew Ruch. \ Globe. Music" Ny country
It's of Theen
Tribute by the Genius of Progress--Mastcr
Arthur Kenney. A Railroad Train Music
8 On the Distant Prairie"
Tribute to the Genius of Enlightenment
Master Terence McLain. A press, type, &c
Music" There's much Good Cheer
Tribute by the Genius of Wisdom. Master G..
D. Craig Library. Music" Come, now
am ready for Study"
Tribute by the Genius of Science.-Mas'er G.
W. Blackwell. A Case of Instruments. Chorus
and Solo" love to go to public School,
(OHgnal)
Tribute by the Genius of Art-Master WILL
Waldorf Pen and Ink. Music" Come to the
Woody Dell"
Tribute by the Genius of Commerce-Master
VIII. Junkans. A Ship. Music" Lightly Row."
Tribute to the Genius of Agriculture Master
Robt. Kellen. Spades and Tools Music" Yield
thee, yield thee, Golden Harvest
Tribute by the Genius Of Mining.-Master F.
Osgood A Pick. Music" I'll awake at dawn"
Tribute by the Genius of Punctuality. Master
f. Reynolds. Slate, Books and Bell. Music
" O come, come away"
Tribute by the Genius of Attention. Master
Jay A. Kellogg School Banner. Chorus and
Solo" Oh, the public school,"
This was followed by solo and chorus
" joyful, Joytul''-at the close of which the
Queen and Maids Of Honor descending from the
throne were joined by the court ladies, who form
ed a circle around the May pole which stood in
front of the throne. They were surrounded by
circle of boys When the dance commenced
round the May pole, the scholars joining in the
chorus Cup the hill on bright sunny morn.n
Having completed their dance the Queen headed
the party, and march round the throne brought
all to their respective places, when the audience
and court were entertained by speeches and dia
logues from the boys, who performed their parts
and spoke their speeches in highly becoming
manner, rejecting great credit on the attention
and advancement of children of so young an age.
The Maids of Honor, Misses Matte Coche
Ada Cochel Nelly Norcross and Anna McLain,
sustained their parts in highly crcditable man
ncr. The whole ceremony, which lasted about
"
ton, exhibiting a degree Of thoroughness in the
training which is not often surpassed, Much
credit is due to the ladies of our town who so
pentfully provided for the festivities in the
shape of cakes, pies, confectionery, &c, and for
the lively interest evinced by them on the occa-
sion in their efforts to render it beacon light of
pleasure to the little folks in their tedious and
lab0rious path Of learning, upon which they may
look back with as much JOY as they must have
looked forward to. The Band, for their kind and
happy intervention. and Mr.. tagg, for his hospit-
able reception at his grounds, deserve to be re-
membered with gratitude by those interested, and
the community at large.
Mr.. Hooker having proffered the gratuitous use
of his hall for.the purpose, large company as
sembled there in the evening, including the school
children, and danced till near midnight.
The exercises were entirely under the control
of Nix. ROBERT DEsTY, principal of the District
School, and we deem this proper time to pay
him deserved tribute. A May Festival was de-
cided on some three weeks ago and Mr.. Desty
lngg gipa.. l,..,s, H.,