The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1867-05-11

The May party at the 1ngleside school
Osyka Mississippi, was an event long to be
remembered, not only by the pupils, but by
all who were present at that festive scene
As IL to prepare for the occasion Old DO.
reas sent down real storm on the evening
OF tho 30th ult, and swept away all the
clouds that had been darkening the sky for
some days previous, 80 that the first day OF
May was ushered in bright and beautiful as
that day should ever DO In our lovely land
offlswers, Tho air was degree cooler than
usual on this day, but this was, no boubt,
owing to the presence Of tho Royal Ambas-
sador from tho court of the Winter King.
This character was sustained by Master q.
NJ. Harrell, who delivered his speech to the
lovely Queen of May, Miss W. W., with q
manly dignity and ease, that commanded
the admiration of all. Her Majesty's Arch
Bearers, Messrs. j. A. OFT aud j. Cutner,
looked rs If it would afford them infinite
delight to DO permitted also, to make
speeches to the fair Queen, or some Of her
beauteous train, had not their Office COM
PEELED them to take o less active part. 1t
seems impossible to give an adequate des-
cription of this festive scene, nnless one
could describe the happiness that beams
from youthful eyes, and smiled from the
lovely faces of the lads and lassies, that
composed the mimic court Of the floral
queen.
The writer of this article did not arrive in
time to witness the coronation of the queen,
which ceremony was performed by Miss 5.
H. accompanied by an appropriate speech
The scepter-bearer, Miss A. c., and the
Morning Star, Miss NJ. W., had also de-
livered their speeches before our party ar
rived at the grove, but those who had the
pleasure of listening to them, were highly
pleased with the manner in which they ac-
quilted themselves
The Evening Star, little Katie H, was
delivering her address to tho queen when
we arrived, and every one seemed to be de-
lighted with the easy manner, and elegant
language Of the little lady. 1t may be said
truly, that the Evening Star was the star Of
the evening.
However, with so many stars together, 1t
is almost impossible to say who was the
bright particular star" Venus, Miss S.
W, asked permission, in pretty little
speech, to join the floral train. A band of
gipsies came also, with their merry queen,
Miss L c., to offer congratulations to
the Queen of May. and with their presence
greatly heightened the picturesque scene
Then followed the dance around the May
pole, in which the queen, with all her train,
gipsies included, Joined with great glee.
Dinner came next-a sumptuOus repast-
which was rendered more inviting by being
served iu the grove. This being over, some
of the young people joined in dance, and
we left them keeping time with flying feet
to the merry music.
All who were present are indebted to Mrs.
N, the lady principal for the enjoyment
of most pleasant day, and while the happy
voices of the youthful choir still ring in onr
ears,
"Long live our beauteous queen of May"
we apply the sentiment to her, and say,
Long may she live, to exercise her talents in
training the minds and manners of the
young ladies committed to hercare, trust
for which she il nminnntlv nualifnd M