Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1860-08-11

/ {Ep MISUNDERSTANDING 10 pre-
yious announcement the quiet monO,ony
Iof our pleasant village and neighhorhood
was agreeably Interrupted by Tourna
ment and Pic Mic which came off on Sat.
urjay last, at Morgan's Spring, that spol
about which the eloquent Boleler so beau.
:hfully descantcd on certain occasion,
which precludes any effort at description
on our part. Abont 10 O'Clock the
."LorGly Combatants," in KnighIy Ar
mour clad, and with Spear and Spur all
ready for the contest. repaired to the field
of their conflict, and under the guidance
IF their Marshals ]. A. JONES and VIM.
A. MORGAN, Esqrs., were arranged as
follows -
WiAian Builer-Robert Bruce.
r. WiImer Latimer- K ghl of Rerke
ley.
WapeI Mines-Knight of Crescent.
Selby H""tromck-knishs oGZ"ave
j. ", Tayior-Unsuccesslul knight.
j. H. Hnst-knght of Jefferson.
Frank BaylOr-Knight Of Charles,
Town.
James Robinson- knight of Tow
PAIN.
Thomas .Aierander-Knghs Of the
Vail y.
Grorge BoyIor-Knight of Golden
Circle.
The arrangement, being completed, The
knights were marched to the spot from
which they were to receive their charge,
where the Presiden, WILLIAM BRI,coE,
ESQ, Of Charlestown, surrounded by
galaxy Of beauty which would have given
Inspiration 10 HE inspired, thus eloquent
~ addressed ihem -
Sir KSIcnrs:
In days Of old, when bosoms bold,
Led forth their followers true
Each gallant Knight in Armour bright
To post of danger flew.
On land and main they did maintain.
IL peace or battles hour
Their high born place with courtIy grace,
AS in hall or lady's bower.
Tho yalor famed has always claimed
'Mong men high degree,
You'll not forget that higher yet
Ranks honor aud true courtesy
And tho sir Knights, the Journeys rites
Have long since passed away
Its spirit true returns to you
And calls you here to-day.
III not alIude TO knights imbued,
In blood for love or ire
Nor need sing Of the mystic ring,
Your courage TO inspire.
The mystic charm, 50 liquid and warm,
That dwells in wOman's eye,
Commends the soul however bold,
And ever draws 1t nigh.
And to-day, III venture to say
There is some lady fair,
" no smiling bright, tells you sir Knight
Her fayors you may wear.
Then to the field, with spotess shield,
And pray the Gods apart,
That woman's glance may steal your lance
And nerve and man each heart.
For valor's guide take England's pride,
And knighthood's bIaveSt SON.
Should courage fail when fears assail,
Remember Occur de Leon.
Now gallant Srs, go win your spurs,
Let Knighthood's smile approve,
And glory crown you with renown-
Dear Woman with her love.
Having received their charge, the con-
lici for the Prize began, and right man
oily was the field contested. Victory al
ength perched upon The lance Of the
Knight Of Berkeley" and The 'Zouave,"
he "Crescenl" and "Golden Circle, "
were in their turn first, second. third ana
fourth victor. They were again marshall
I'd in trent Of the President who address
sed them as follows:
Sir KNIGHTS Another lance has been bro !
ken, another victory achieved i'll the broad and
expansive field Of chIvalry ; aud perhaps too,
Sir Knights, another conquest has been made,
or rather another heart has been enthroned in
Elysian palace, as celestial love, to which |
am sure it will ever be your proudest boast as
ever your fondest desire to render up the ale
glance Of your own.
In manly bearing, in Knightly courtesy, IN
chiyalrous contention, each and all of you have
borne yourselves as true aud loyal Knights, and
though some have fallen they fell gallantIy,