Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1853-09-14

herdstown, and 81 miles from Shannondale
Springs. Mr.. Turner treated me with ev-
ery kindness, giving me my supper. lodging
and breakfast, and in the morning sent me
10 Shepherdsiown, for all of which | feel
deeply indebted, as he would not receive
one cent for all his trouble. From Shep.
berds,own TO Charlesiown / was brough, by
Mr.. Brooks, and at Charlesiown Mr.. Sap.
in gton had horse and buggy in readiness
to convey me 10 the Springs.
CHARLES WISE.
TOURNAMENT AT BUNKER HILL.
The Tournament at Bunker Hill came off
a, Lemons Spring. on Wednesday last
There were quite number Of Knights en-
tered the field, which excited an animated
interest for the success Of the contestants.
The following is list Of the Officers and
Knights:
D. Smith Eichelberger, Esq. President.
VIM. T. Herring, Esq. Marshal.
Levi Henshaw and James Mcclure.
Esqrs.. Judges
DR.. Charles Joliffe and Mr.. Ridgway. Her
aldss
KNIGHTS. Flying Artillery, DR.. Carter; ;
Rhoder,ck Dheu, McGruder Van Doren !;
Knight of the Yard Stick John Nicely;
Knight Of Opequ0n, J. NJ. Mason IoanAoe.
DR.. M. S. Thomas; Richard Cour de Leon
DR.. D. w. Thomas; Knight Of Berkeley, B.
Snider; Bryan du Vois Gilbert. Dr.. John R.
Smith; Guy Frauks. Jacob Thomas; Knight
of Grey Eagle. ]. w. Mcdonald; Harry
Hotspu. DR.. J, D. Hudspeth; Knight Of
the .Archer, Mr.. Nc Cormac; Knight Of Fred
erick. Dr.. Houston ; Knight Of Buttstoson,
Capt. Jno Henshaw Knight Of Hardscrab-
bic. Magill Turner; Knight Of Scampton,
Robert Burkhart.
The Knights having put themselves in
battle array. in front Of the large assemblage,
the President addressed them thus:
Knights and Gentlemen SIX centuries
oso Kn;sh. errsns,y originated for the pur-
pose OF protecting the weak against the
strong, to punish the crimes committed
against innocence aud virtue. to relieve
those who had unjus,ly suffered from the
cruellies praciiced in that barbaric age
II was then an institution Of necessity. and
the only tribunal at which virtue had hear
ing. You, gallant Knights, meet for no such
purposes to-day this vas, and happy ihrong
bespeaks nought but pleasure but catching
the inspiration Of that chivalric age. your
contest is for the offering Of crown to her
whose image is enshrined upon your Utmost
hearts. The very air giving token that all
else is secure. On then. Brave Knights. TO
the contest, and may chivalry be revived
again by your deeds ofgalantry and daring.
After the address the Knights commenced
the trial Of skill with commendable earnest
ness. On the frat Ill, the ling was taken
by Flying Artillery, the Knight Of Hard
scrabble and the Knight Of Butts,own; on
the second tilt by Flying Artillery and the
Knight Of Hardscrabble. and on the third
tilt by Ivanhoe, Knight Of Hardscrabbs,
knight Of Frederick. Knigh. Of Scampion
and Knight Of Bu,tsiown.
The Knight of Hardscrabble having taken
the ring three times successfully was de.
clsred the victor. Flying Artillery having
taken il twice in three Tits had the privilege
Of selecting the first maid Of honor. The
contest for the selection Of the End and Sd
maids Of honor was quite animated and was
adjudeged TO the Knights Of Ivanhoe and
Frederick.
The contest decided, the Knights were
again drawn up 10 make selections from the
array Of beauty before them. The Herald
then proclaimed Mr.. Msgll Turner the sue
cessful Knight, who chose Miss Virginia
Wysong Of Darkesville, as Queen of Love
and Beauty. This yonng lady resting upon
the arm of The First Herald. DR.. Jolliffe, APP
preached the President trembling under the
gaze of the vast assembly Mr.. Eichelberger
thus addressed her:
FAIR LADY I'm placing the diadem
upon thy brow, permit me to crown thee
Queen Of Love and Beauty. II is fit Of.
iering OF Chivalry 10 thy matchless graces.
and were il The gift Of this vas: assemblsge,
it would be none the less unanimous, Sub
jecis. present thee thy Queen. she is wor-
Thy Thy loyalty aud love.
Miss Sophie Siisr. Of New Market, hav-
ing been selected as First Maid of honor,
Miss Snodgrass as Second, aud Miss Gold
as Third; the President in placing the
wreaths upon their fair brows, addressed
them separately in few felicitous remarks
and the whole company then repaired 10
the tables where they pariook of most
plentiful and sumpiuous entertainment.
Ia the evening Grand Ball closed The
pleasures ofthe day.
Too much praise cannot be awarded the
Committee Of Arrangements for their un-
wearied attention in providing for every
imaginable want Of the vast concourse pres
emit. Nothing was left undone that could
conducs to the pleasures Of the day, and
each and all enjoyed the Tournament" az
sunny spot other existence.