The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-07-14

The chairman called the meeting to order
and stated the object for which it was called
On motion the meeting resolved itself
into committee of the whole, to take action
in the premises, and to draw up a complete
programme for the proposed Tournament for
the benefit Of the Monumental Fund of
Hardeman county.
The committee, after mature deliberation,
beg leave to make the following report,
which is now offered for your approval:
WHEREAS, It is proposed to have Tour
nament for the benefit of the Monumental
Fund of Hardeman county, near the town
of Bolivar, we therefore offer the following
suggestions
That the oath of August next be the day
set apart for the festivities. We suggest an
immediate organization, and that the follow
ing officers be chosen:
One Marshal of Ceremonies,
Three Assistant Marshals,
Five Judges,
One Secretary and Treasurer,
One Committee of Arrangements, to be
composed Of not less than thirty nor more
than one hundred members,
One Orator of the Day.
We also suggest that the following prizes
be offered
One fine horse worth not less than $780,
One fine diamond ring worth not less
than S75
One fine riding-whip.
The entrance fee for the first prize (the
horse) to be SO each; for the second, S.
each. For the whip no entrance fee to be
required, but to be given to the best horse
mantle judges to be a committee of sew
en- ladies from different parts of the county,
| and no one shall be allowed to ride for the
whip except those who have entered for one
or both of the prizes
/ The first two prizes named to be given to
the person taking the greatest number of
rings in three rides The knights to fur
nish their own horses and costumes, and to
choose such costumes as they please
The gate fee to be one dollar for adults
fifty cents for children and nurses each.
We recommend that the Tournament be
held at the old Fair Grounds, and that the
/ proper amount of grounds be enclosed with
a close six-foot fence, the cost of which we
think, and are led to believe, viii not be
over $500; and we are of opinion, with
proper management the lumber could after
wards be sold at very near its cost price, as
it will be damaged but very little, if any.
We recommend also that booths be fitted
up for selling refreshments of all sorts, ex-
Guiding Intoxicating drinks
/ All of which is respectfully submitted
NJ. T. Polk, Chairman
NJ. r. PARRISH, Secretary.
}. G FLEMING,
n HUGHES, C,o,,,,,;+too
ID. 2. DURRETT
A. T. MCNEAL,
Which report being read to the meeting
was, on motion, amended by striking out the
words "24th of August" and inserting
"2lst of September" The report thus
amended was, on motion, unanimously
adopted, whereupon, in pursuance of sale
report and the suggestions of said commit
tee, the assembly proceeded to elect the fol
lowing officers, to-wit:
Col NJ, T. Polk, Marshal, with power t
select and appoint three assistants.
G. S. Robertson Secretary and Treasurer
On motion, NJ. r Parrish, j c. Fleming
Geo NJ Dugan, c. H Anderson, and Johr
T. Graham were appointed a Committee 0
Arrangements, with power to appoint other
to act with them in making all necessar.
arrangements for carrying out the objects o
the organization.
As per motion, the stated meetings of thi
organization are to be held on the Friday nigh
of each week, beginning with the night G
the Goth inst, to which time, the meeting
on motion, adjourned.
GEO. NJ. DUGAN, Chairman.
c. S. ROBERTSON, Secretary.