The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-10-17


bat was ended-the Earl Of Egintoun be-
ing the victor. His iordshp attended by
his esquires and pages, then rode 10 the
front OF the canopy ON the grand stand,
and made lowy obelsance TO the Queen
OF Beauty" who kindly awarded praises
to the gentle knight tor ms knlghtly
behaviour.
The next display Of chivalry was made
by SIR p. Hopkins, the Knight Of the
Burning Tower" and Mr.. Lechmere, the
" Knight of the Red Rose" In the first
encoumre the Knight of the Red Rose
snapped his spear over the helmet OF his
opponent. who rode on scatheless 10 the
end of the barrier. In the second course,
the Knight of the Burning Tower per
forming what was considered a master
piece Of fitting, by dislodging part of the
helmet of Mr.. Lechmere, and making II
spin high into the ar. This was decided
" the hardest hit made during the whole
exhibition. A third onset took place, when
Sir P. Hopkins broke his lance over the
shield Of Mr.. Lechmere, and was the VIC
tor. He then made his obeisance TO the
Queen of Beauty" aud received the ac-
acknowledgements due to the brave.
Lord Glenlyon, the knight of the Ca
Irl,' was then met BY Lord Afford, the
" Knight of the Black Lion" The first
course was miss; the second ditto. In
the third course the Knight Of the Gael :
smotc the pumes from the helmet OF the
Black Lion;' and the " Black Lion, in
return broke his lance over the "Gael,
but on what part OF the armour the TIL fell
wc did not observe. Lord Afford was the
victor, and having paid homage to the
+" Throne Of Beauty was also received
with smile, and an acknowledgment OF
his knlghtly behaviour.
4 combat with the two-handed sword
here took place between Mr.. Mackay,
an actor, and a soldier, when Mackay was
/ declared the victor.
/ The fifth display Of fitting brought once
moro upon the lists the Marques Of Wa
tertord and my Lord Afford. THIS COM
bat differed nothing from the former.
! Waterford broke the most lances and was
/ the victor. The "Queen of Beauty
commended hun = good and courageous
knight and here the tlltlng ended tor the
day.
Long before the fitting concluded, the
immense assemblage had begun to dis
perse. Ii rained heavily the whole time,
Lady Seymour left the ground as she en-
tered II, IN her carriage. The departure
OF the Queen was the signal for the knights,
/ &c. 10 DO 50 likewise.
| We omitted TO mention that he Irvine
Archers we're In attendance at the stand
during the proceedings as guard to the
q Queen Of the Tournament" They were
very handsomely dressed, a Ia Robin Hood
and presented, with their bows and arrows
rather an imposing appearance. We have
also omitted to notice droll looking per
sonage, called the Jester, who was dresseC
IN a conlcal costume, and rode about the
lists eiyfng many dro!l things, which mos
unfortunately however, 50 tar as we have
heard, made nobody laugh.
In very short time after the departure
of the knights, the ground was entirely
cleared; and thus ended the first day a
EglIntouu castle.
1t l. proper to state that the Earl o
Eghntoun showed on tins occasion tn
greatest anxiety toaccommodate the Press
but, through the carelessness Of some per
son or other, Oh whom the duty Of proyld
M il dcyolyed, considerable difficulty va
+ experienced both IN getting accommoda
ton, and the means OF admission to IL.
On Friday the weather was clear an
beautiful, and the whole population agal
turned their steps towards Eghntoun cas-
i tie. The grand stand was occupied as be
fore, and the procession was formed as o.
the first day. The following is a brie
description OF the scene from the Glasgow
Courier Of Saturday.
The Queen OF Beauty and her guard Q
lady archers IN green velvet dresses, trim
med with crmiue, now rode their palfrcy-
j The Queen herself wore coronet ali
. cdul Of gold network, richly gilt, over tn
meek and breast, crimson robe trlmme
, with ermnc. and richly embroidered gaunt
, lets. Miss VI Donald, lady IN waiting O
} the Queen, wore a rich crimson and Dlac
= velvet dress, trimmed with ermine vino
5 was much praised. Lady Montgomer
! was athrcI in black velvet dress richl
. trimmed with gold. The Countess {
| Heyborough wore an eastern costume
] which attracted much attention, As did ais
. very handsome dress worn By Miss Stu
art de Rothsay. Among the Knights, tn
. Marquis of Waterford had the best turn
out. In his retalncrs we're Lord Ingestrle
8 as Turkish doctor, IN dress Of damas
, Turkish silk, bare heels, and yellow slip
. pcrs, cap Of grey tartan-his beard gri,
] ~, 40 keeping with the character. Th
, Pope, or holy friar, an Irish gentleman
+ one Of the best characters present-was i
] 4 dress Of brown serge, and bore hug
. keys, cross, beads, bells, book, and larg
, candle, the instruments Of cxcommunica
8 ton III the Popish church. The "Popc
= was at the head Of Lord Waterford's pre-
=. cesslon, and was followed by Highlan
j chiehaln, Mr.. Thomas Price, in dres