The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-10-28

ures only excited. ridicule, and furHis hed ma
terial for one Of the most charming books ev
er written in any language ''''
But while We laugh a. the eecentrieiti"s
and useless devotion Of the Knight or La
Mancha, we must acknow ledge that to TIE
true idea, the fundamental principles of
Kni. htbood, we of this day owe great deal
that goes to make up true manhood. To it
in this day, we owe that profound and deli-
cate consi deEatiou for womaa-for her weak
ness and her charming dependence. 1t is
the souvenir of Chivalous deeds that makes
a woman's weakness her greatest protection
Where else, save among those whose anees
tors, wao once wore kn ghtly steel, d. we End
woman occupying her rightfui position in
society," and in the affections Of the stronger
sex. {, II is not in Turkey, or India, o. Chi
ma, where in the religious dogmas women
can lay no claim to !-even soul, and whose
worldly existence is that of toy, to her lord
and master And Christianity, the pure re-
ligion of the Redeemer, indirectly owes a
large debt 10 the institution Of Chivaiiv.:-
Though the Kingdom of Christ is MT If
THE world, yet the many deathly struggles
waged for the possession Of Che spot eor,se-
Grated by the sutferipgs and death of their
Heavenly Prince, testified to the sin certify OF
the iaith of his followers, apd to these Efforts
we Goubsless owe much Information illustra-
tive of the religious spirit OF the times.
have said that man hood, study,vig ,rous
manheod-not a thing OF conventional "a
greement-but true manliness-replete with
honesty and faith ana stubborn courage IN
the pursuit OF conscientious right, and of
gentle consideration for its kind-is Indebted
largely to the genuine underlying principles
of ehivaIry. He is the true knight OF his
day who is man in this sense, whose heart
is open to the call OF distress, and whose
arm is ready, ever ready, to protect the de-
fenoeless who're figure is really what pur-
ports 10 be-a man made after the likeness
OF God.
While the spirit Oh the sgs has very prop
erly discarded the cumbersome forms Of
KnighJhood-ite arnor and ITS now useless
arns-yet pray yoa 10 preserve that more
vitality important nstituen at, which probable
could not better describe than by calling it
a true sense of honor. Not honor, as tech
nieal.y expressed in the code OF the duehst,
and wherein, generally there ia as little true
honor as can be found in things not SO redo
lert OF respect; but that honor " hieh scorps
mcanness, uphold right and justice, and new
or Intentionally wrongs the humb)est of
yonr species, which is charitable and coI-
misserate, ever lending helping hand to
untoTtnnate, and answering in the discharge
OF the duties which youc position entails mp
oatyuu. This is the subtaDce Of that thing
! of which you this day are the type. And we
need reminding sometimes by tor ns o! those
things more properly peculiar TO our inner
selves. he. the form remind you then o.
the duties imposed upon these who have
assumed it. let the display of Kpightly
sport which you this d ay contemplate
promt you 70 the exercise hel eaiter OF those
qualities essential in the character and de-
meanor Of true Knights.
The Gay may not be far distant when you
may be required TO show forth the prompt
ings of knightly spiIit-there is cloud
in the horizon, th0agh DO larger than a
mans hand" which may increase in size and
ominous Importance until it shall shadow all
of this fair land. Then will you be required
to put on You armor for serious combat-no
more of mimic strife in friendly rivalry-no
longer pointed lance and sword of lath-
no more the wreathed smiles of beauty and
the peaceful plaudits Of gay throng land in
the place Of crowns of flowers and genial
hunor th.re may be the smell OF carnage
and the midnight vigil of the soldier.
But pray this this may never be. pray
that at each recurring year, scenes like this
may be witnessed here, when blushiHg Ceres
brings forth her fruits amid scenes of smil-
ing peace and contentment.
May the spirits of this day be remembered
long for the future, and may your skin and
success be commensurate with your desires.
marks the fitting commenced, and the gal
liant Knigh. Of the Blues succeeding in TAX
ing the ring the greatest number Of times,
was entitled to name the Queen OF Love and
Beauty.
The Knight OF the Red Cross was the Sec
ond bes. and won the honor Of naming the
fsrt Maid Of Honor.
The knight of Summerton was third bes:
and won the honor of naming the Second
Maid Of Honor, and when We left three
Knights who were "tie" were contending
for the distinction of naming the third Maid
of Honor.
We noticed upon the ground, MesSrs
John E. Doyle, W. Il. c. Lovett, Richard
Wake, s. r. Borum, W. W. Ives, W. L.
Taylor, and DR.. z. W. Rose, Delegates
from the Seaooard Agricultural Society.
Among the ladies pre- sent we recognized
very many Of the fair daughters of Norfolk
and Portsmouth, and goodly display Of the
active and business portions of the comma
ty. ....-.
The weather was delightful, and we have
yet to see people WHO enjoyed themselves
more than did the large concourse who gath
cred at Suffolk.
THANKS acknowledge the receipt
OF lot of fine oranges sent us this morning
by Messrs Jordan Il Son. We would advise
all persons fond Of this delicious fruit to call
at once and get supply.
BaLL.-We understand that portion OF
our German citizens contemplate having
grand dress ball on Monday evening 7th OF
next month at Concert Hall.