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The fairest maiden is crowned queen of the May Day festival and the dignitaries of the town, surrounded by the cheering populace, music and decoration, are on the huge platform to do her honor. She is entitled to marry the man of her heart with public celebration, and the next scene shows the joyous parade of the gaily attired townsfolk. The bridegroom, apparently beside himself with the joy of the grand occasion, soon after signifies a strong intention to accompany an aeronaut who is to make an ascension in a balloon. He makes his way to the fair grounds and jumps into the basket. Just as he is ascending his bride comes to the scene and attempts the hazardous task of joining her loved one. But she is a few seconds too late, for the aircraft goes with a jerk, and she finds herself caught by its dangling anchor, and thus she rides, struggling and squirming. The balloon goes high into the clouds and is seen sailing serenely along with what now seems a mere white speck hanging below. The people on terra firma realize her plight and try to keep up with the balloon, but find it impossible, after suffering many laughable mishaps. Now the scene changes, and the mayor and dignitaries of the town are seen gathered round the festive board in a large banquet hall. All is joy, the mayor bombastically proposes a toast and the others raise their glasses, when crash, the ceiling caves in and the bride comes tumbling in on the diners. Another greater crash, and the balloon has found its way in. The young couple fall in each other's arms, she is given her crown of blossoms again, and everybody is happy.
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