Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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Hrsi May Day Celebration NE of the principal events of the school year at the Polytechnic in l9l0 was the observation of the May day, in which nearly all of the students participated. The celebra- tion as held this year was a revival of the old English custom of welcoming in the glad season of spring. The historical setting of this festival is in the early period of fuedal rule in England, when the bold outlaw Robin Hood and his rustic band of wood dwellers played such an important part. The customs of that time were carried out in one of the happiest and most beautiful festivals of the entire year. winter months the world the fragrance, color and During the long had been asleep to beauty of nature in her most charming garbs. awakened in bright sun- But May day she shine to the song of the birds among green for- ests and fields of sweet scented flowers. Every living object seemed happy and full of en- ergy, and naturally from a pure love of the beautiful should such events be commemorated. In the observation of such May time return- ing we bring boughs and flowers and erect a throne within a bowerg from the distance we hear the clear and winding notes of a bugle, heralds appear announcing the clearing the way for the royal party, who are seen coming toward the throne. It makes a beautiful sight, the May king and queen in the lead, followed by the little train bearers and flower girls, then the matron of honor, the ladies and gentlemen in waiting and behind them the Robin Hood band of robbers and cave dwellers. Upon ascend- ing the throne the matron of honor delivers a short address and then crowns the king. He then delivers an oration to his brave followers that instills patriotism into the hearts of all who hear him. He reviews the past and outlines his plans for the future. The sentiment ex- pressed throughout is one to encourage patriot- ism, chivilry and knight erantry. The king then crowns the queen. In her address to the faithful subjects, she appeals to the beautiful, the artistic and the finer senses. The May pole dance follows the address oi' the queen. This is one of the prettiest features of the celebration. The queen then announces that it is time for the sports. to begin. The heralds in turn announce each event and the victorious winners are presented to the queen who places a wreath of laurel on their heads. The sports are numerous and varied. The young ladies participate in such graceful and skillful games as archery, target shooting and grace hoops. A regular track meet and athletic program is caried on by the boys. With Miss Ruth Wheatley as the queen of the May and Elmer C. Adams as the king, this is the program as it was carried out this year, making one of the most gala days of the entire school year. -o Address of King and .Queen of the May of the Polytechnic Institute 54 N our weak way we wish to express our appreciation for the honors which have been recently heaped upon us. It is our earnest desire that we may ever have the good will of all, and may you never have occasion to regret the choice you have made. The mere words 'NVe thank you,' cannot begin to express our feelings for these highly honored positions you have placed us in. We assure you that our brief stay here has been a pleasant one. We realize the hardships and trials that the founders of this school have had to pass through, in order to give us this great pleasure, and we hope we may prove worthy of the efforts put forth in our behalf. To the students of this new institute we feel that we owe more than we can ever repay in words, but let us hope you may ever be loyal to the great cause,-education,-which has brought us together for the purpose of gaining the necessary knowledge for our future life. As rulers over the Polytechnic realm for a brief time, we, your chosen king and queen, ask for your loyal co-operation in making May Day the most pleasant event of the school year. Vffie pledge our best endeavors towards the welfare of our subjects, and shall strive to make this first reign a memorable one in the history of the Polytechnicf,

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School Calendar, I 909- I 91 0 October 5-Opening day. Rather peculiar place to com mence school. The Polytechnic Institute commenced business in the Odd Fellows' business block, which affords two class rooms. business rooms and some living rooms: with portions of the school in the basement of the library, two blocks away, the Lose- kamp block and Chapel in the Y. M. C. A., boys' dormitories and dining rooms in the Octagon, 26th street and Sixth avenue north. October S-Preliminary meeting for organization of lit- erary society. Fine weather. October 16-Boys entertain girls at the Octogon.-Good time.--Getting acquainted nicely. November 4-Faculty entertains teachers of Yellowstone and Rosebud Counties. Xovember S-Girls entertain boys and faculty at Octo- gon. Dad Yickery opens program in a very humble way by kneeling on a chair and with tears in his eyes he tells of the great political issues of the day. He received his medal. The operatic singing by Messrs. Stocker and Blakeman held the audience at bay and those present will never forget it. November 15-Nice weather. November 25-Turkey day. First holiday. Did our Pil- grim forefathers think the custom would spread to such an extent when they started it? December 1-Rainy weather. Colder in the evening. December 2-Awful blizzard. Tratiic badly delapidated. December 3-The sun shines bright, but Oh, you snow! 20 below zero reported at sugar factory. Boys play basket ball at Laurel, winning first victory 42 to 14. December 5-Talk about cold weather. Here we have it. Sugar factory reports 42 below. December 12-Still cold. Great time for sleighing. December 18-Last day for study until after the holi- days. Many have gone home to see pa and ma. Expect to be in new quarters after Christmas. December 25-.-X few spending Christmas in Billings. December 31-In looking over the industries of Billings we find many manufacturing establishments, and yet not a paint brush factory among them. Mr. Jones, a very considerate young man, seeing the great need of such a factory, selected a number of the most promising in his class and expects to utilize the upper lips to grow them. He is a farmer and knows his business when it comes to irrigation and we wish him well with his new enterprise. Sprout- ed nicely on this date. Nlfe are about to part 1909, a year that has aiforded us much pleasure. W'ith a last sad glance we bid farewell to 1909 and turn our attention to 1910. 1910. January 1-Big blizzard raging. January 8-B. P. I. defeat Billings High School basket ball team 21 to 18. January 14-Ladies of G. A. R. presents beautiful flag to school. January 19--Steam reported in Science Hall and girls' bungalow. January 20-Haye, the Jap cook, arrives. January 22-Students royally entertained by faculty. January 27--Boys drew for rooms in the new quarters. Classes dismissed to meet and welcome the B. B. B.'s home. Girls' drawing in afternoon. No rooms numbered 13. January 29-Students attend basketball game, B. B. B.'s vs. Bozeman Agricultural College. Tripple B.'s won 36 to 13. Mr. Vallentine and bride arrive. January 30-hlrs. Valiton's last day with the boys. Almost cries at thought of giving them up. January 31-Moving day. XVeather iine. Oh, you mud. Supper at 7 p. ni.: 80 present. Tallow candles afford light. Big charivari for Mr. Vallentine and bride. Boys' tracks seen next morning. Speech by the groom. February 1-Button up your coats. Blizzard raging. February 2-Groundhog saw his shadow. Keep on your winter clothes. February 3-Serious operation performed on Mr. Claw- son's hand by Mrs. Valiton. It was successful. Lamps introduced, better than candles. February 4-School opens, 102 present in dining hall. Management busy writing prospective students not to come, all that room will accommodate being pres- ent. New oflicers elected for Alpha society. Fair weather. February 5-Saturday-school held in forenoon. Keep on the' Walks. February 6-First Sunday services in new quarters. Subject, A Young Man of 2,000 Years Ago, de- livered by Prof. L. T. Eaton. February 8-Hoisting of Pioneers' banner over Science Hall. Rush for flag by The Eagles. Eagles lost out. Prospective students turned away. February 9-Electric lights at last. No excuse now for poor lessons. . 'L B. ' an , , Jiilwx' xxx 3255 e ft.. 7i,fl:1' - .gli N, . . I I if 'wg ' sri .ia . : h' . . -, a .L 1 'glib if LL? -H me h, gk- 1:-gf .- I-Q, L --T, 1 .54 , -71 - The bfvdfl