On their heads they
wore classic wreaths which Daisy and Hal had made, and which were
really not unbecoming. The procession formed in the hall, and went
out across the lawn to the May Queen's throne.
Hal Ferris and Van Reypen headed the line, Hal being the sceptre-
bearer and Philip the crown-bearer.
Daisy followed these, carrying a silk banner which waved in the
breeze, and she was followed by Baby May, carrying a basket of
blossoms, which she scattered as she went along.
Patty came next, and surely a fairer May queen never went to her
coronation. Patty's blonde beauty was well suited to the costume and
floral decorations she wore, and she looked like a vision of Spring,
incarnate, as she walked smilingly along. Behind her came Kit and
Roger, who were Court Jesters. Their costumes were most elaborate,
of the recognised style for jesters, and they carried baubles which
provoked great merriment.
As Farnsworth had not been expected, there was no part for him on
the program, but he calmly declared that he would be the band. He
had brought a cornet, upon which he was a really fine performer, and
he took up his place at the end of the line and played gay and merry
music to which they marched.
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