The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-08
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kindness Of Miss Gowan) had tie privi-
lege of partioipat in, must NOT be passed
over in silence Miss MEG. IS sohoolis we'll
known, and too much cannot be said in
praise OF this excellent young lady. who,
early in life, devoted herself to the noble
and trying occupation of teaching. and SO
untiringly and faithfully performed her du,
ties. But not Of her do now purpose to
speak, but that May partyl Mr. Editor, my
head is full Of that May party; and I caught
myself last night several times exolaiming,
"Oh! would were q child again." like the
little fairies who were fitting around me;
or, "Would l were girl againl' like the
rosy, happy maidens who danced gleefully
about; or, ''Would I were that gifted young
teacher" who has 80 greatly assisted nature
In making those children what they are
The day was propitious, and saw several
tiower-decked picnic parties on their way
to the wild woods. to revel there; and we
had glimpses of flower -decked rooms, but
nothing equalled our May party.
Miss McG. 8 school-room was transformed
into perfect bower of beauty. The hand
some throne; the sweet, modest Queen; the
pretty, blushing Maids of Honor; the pro-
fusion of flowers; the bright lights and
brighter smiles, made up picture of ex-
cceeding beauty. But there was something
beyond-aboye all this-something more
enduring than beauty of faces or foWers-a
light more brilliant than myriads of lamps
the light Of intellect! Some little creatures,
who seemed just out of the nursery, made
speeches, and assisted dialogues in q man
nor scarcely to be expected Of young ladies'
l noticed one sweet, curly haired fairy,
who delivered her speech with such extra.
ordinary correctness, and looked 80 intelli-
gent, that said to myself, ''If that child's
wisdom is hereditary, her father must be q
Solomon" And there was another tiny
darling, scarcely larger than the candle fy
which people call a "Miaer," who spoke
with wondrous huency and correctness
l would with your permission, Mr.
Editor,) attempt description of our intel
lectual feast as it progressed. Begin ming
with the opening address, by Miss q. Swy-
gert, which was beautifully delivered. The
sweet face and intelligent blue eyes of
the maiden heightened its effect "Spring,"
by Miss E. Wynn, was also very pleasing,
and drew forth many commentators. '.Eu-
logy on flowers" by Miss L. Gardner,
whose lovely face, blue eyes and wealth of
golden hair, predisposed every one to Judge
her performance partially, even if it had
not been excellent as it was "Flora," by
Miss Katie Ogilvie, an interesting brunette,
who acquitted herself admirably. "May,"
by Miss e. Burton, who did full Justice to
her part. May-pole Bearers-Carrie Hen
nies, whose sweet face beamed with intelli-
gence, and Irene Beard, whose bright black
eyes and short curls of jetty hair made her
beautiful face more remarkable, gained
many plaudits. Crowner-Minnie Swy-
gert. whose beauty, easy, graceful manners
and evident intelligence made her very ut
tractive. Garland-Ella Hendrix, whose
blue eyes, golden curls, lovely form. and
pleasing address, excited universal admira-
tion. Sceptre-Annie Kelly, pretty,
brown-haired little maiden, whose elegant
form and sweet manners will always excite
attention. while her amiability and intelli-
gence will claim respect. Complimentary
addresses, by Sallie Duncan, Ella Joyner,
Erzula Gardner, Ella Tarrar and Ida Gard
resting and pretty, particularly the last,
whose beautiful face and graceful manners
attracted attention, which was enchained by
her appropriate gestures and correct elocu-
tion, which could scarcely be excelled.
Maids Of Honor-Rebecca Glenn, blue
eyed, plump, rosy little creature; Carey Lo-
man, q smart and pretty little girl and Ida
Hendrix, chubby, fve-year old fairy, with
snowy complexion, black eyes and fair hair,
who lisped, in her sweet, childish fashion,
about "buttertups and daisies" Dialogue,
by Marie Kreamer, another ive-year old
fairy, with fair face. blue eyes and lisping
tongue, which prattled of ''Our feet title
Sheen," (meaning, "Our sweet little
Queen. and Matte Hendrix, lovely
little blonde, resembling moro an angel
than an earthly being, and whose speaking
was almost sublime. ''Peas and Flowers
Emma Ladon, delicate, pretty child, who
spoke well. Jessamine"-Ida Phillip, an
interesting, little, dark eyed girl. "Violet'-
Joanna Carter, who spoke beautifully.
"Moss Rose Frances Tarrar, sweet
looking maiden, who was evidently intelli-
gent, and spoke extremely we'll. "The