1918 Cedrus Yearbook

19 CEDAR DAY-- Continued 18 the coach were the lovely ladies in waiting, each accompanied by her chiv- alrous, plumed knight. Next in order were the Foresters clad in dark greens and browns, fol- lowed by the sturdy Highland lads and lassies in their Scotch kilts. Behind these capered little white sheep, herded by the brave shepherds and win- some shepherdesses. The Comical jesters in long-eared caps and bell- trimmed suits came next, just ahead of light-footed fairies who were dressed in costumes of rainbow hues. Last but not least in the procession were hobby-horses who made fun for every one. When the procession had passed around the ring to the Queen's throne, the courtiers helped the lovely, dark-haired Queen to alight, and she was then crowned , while all of her followers remained on bended knees. After the queen had ascended to her throne, the dances were given. First the stately minuet, by the ladies in waiting and the courtiers, and next the dance of the shepherds and the shepherdesses, in which they drove the little lambs home; next the Highland Fling, which was performed in a manner very creditable to the participants. The fairy dance was a maze of bright co lors, gauzy wings and flying curls. The fairy solo-dance given by Miss Schneder was a v ery beautiful and difficult one and showed that its author i s an accomplished artist. The merry jesters deserve a great deal of credit for their perfo rm- ance, which ended the program. Immediately after the exercises the guests were taken to the gymnasium where they were all seated at long tables. Before this account w as written orders were sent all over the country to make use of th e war menus just published, and as it was no war menu which was serve d that day by the ladies of the community, it will be better not to describe it. After dinner the usual custom of speech-making by distinguished guests was followed. Then every one assembled on the College camp us while the beautiful flag presented to the College by Dr. M. I. Marsh was raise d, and Dr. McChesney, in an appropriate address of accep tance, thanked the donor, who responded very graciously. As the flag floated out over th e assembly below, the students united in singing the "Star S pangled Banner" and the "Marseillaise." Following the flag-raising the crowd gathered at the ba seball game between Cedarville and Antioch. A smart shower stopped t he proceedings for a short time, but when the game was finally ended Antioch was the victor. The exercises given by the Y.W.C. A.in the Opera House in the evening completed the events of the great day. A large audience attended the program of songs, pantomimes, declamations,impersonation s and sketches. The success of this Cedar Day program was due to the untiring effort s of Miss Schneder and her efficient helper, Miss Alberta Creswell, together with the hearty cooperation of the student body and the Faculty. F.F. T. 43