They were revived somewhat after the restoration, but they are rarely seen nowadays except among children.

But they are all pretty customs, and the whole subject will well repay reading and study.

I won't continue this lecture now, but before the month of May is over, we will study in school hours some of its characteristics, and we will read the poem of the May Queen, by Lord Tennyson." "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of." "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart is like going to a party every day." And then came the crowning glory of the May party.

This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.

Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.