Leander Clark College - Cardinal Yearbook (Toledo, IA)

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. ,p,ffi.a, i lf i rad ' A.. 22... W ..g,,.,e1.'-.,n.,,:.f,L:-:gi.g :..r:i.,j' 'Lt i?j.Q.,AliI1LQ1l..QQ.'i'J May Day Fefe The dawn of the eighteenth of May brought to our campus one of the most perfect of days, and it was May Day, the one event of the school year, rivaled only by the commencement itself. From early morning we lived and reveled amid the splendor, in the air of pomp and ceremony, closing our eyes late at night when each was satisfied he had enjoyed the day and done his part to make it a success. The forenoon was spent in busy preparation for the event, the may pole was decorated, the queen's throne and court was banked with loads of flowers and ferns and the ever beautiful campus assumed the grand appearance of a court indeed. Soon after noon the lovers of beauty and nature of Toledo and vicinity gathered on the campus to await the first call of the eourtherald. At the appointed hour the royal procession appeared at the court. This was headed by Merle Green as the Herald, then in order came the Archbishop, Harold Plott with his attendants, John Hufford and Max Ward, Flower girls, Gilberta. Green and Violet McClaskey, Harold Currey, carrying the crown of violets, the May Queen, Ruth Somers, in a beautifully decorated chariot drawn by six small boys dressed in white, accompanied by her attendants, Gay Douglas, Mary and Jessie Muirhead, Augusta Paulu, Marjorie J aekson, and Nilva Smith. Next were the girls in the various drills. Last but not least were the two jesters, Charles Kremenak and Jake Firkins, who deserve very special mention for their funny antics and splendid originality. Repeated applause greeted the procession as it passed in review before the crowd. The queen ascended her throne and was crowned with much ceremony amid the cheers of the court. After all were seated the spring song, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Riggs was given by Eula Lichty, Ruth Hanson, Elsie McAnulty, Gail Randolph, Archie Yonge and Lillian Wagner. This was one of the most beautiful and eifective numbers. The Seasons drill, directed by' Miss Carson of Tama, was an excellent number. The seasons were represented by appropriate costumes, each one very attractive. Miss Euterpe McMahon gave the story of Narcissus in pantomime which was splendid and enjoyed, affording a. contrast to the other drills. The Daisy drill, taken charge of by Miss Ahlbrecht, was repeated from last year by request be- cause of its simplicity and beauty. As a climax came the winding of the Cardinal and Wliite May Pole by all the girls. Their dresses were covered with roses and they made a charming scene as they wound in and out with the streamers. Prof. Foltz at the piano and Prof. Plott with his violin furnished the music. This was most appropriate and added much dignity to the pageant. About sunset, when the drills were over, an invitation was given to all to remain on the campus for supper. Box suppers were prepared by the boys and many remained ,to enjoy the time in picnic fashion. This hour was not the least enjoyable feature of the day, for it was a real pleasure to break into the routine mira? V H -1----f iffy a 'L