Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-06-19

Cdmto.-John Foley,
Moreden.-H Billings,
StonewaU Brigade.-William Melvin,
iSi2Oer &ar.-James Melvin,
Laurel Briyade.-G George Ronemus,
Steer Cresf.-William Downey,
Libcrty.-Philip Morgan,
Jc6erson.-Jacob Henkle,
Forest.-Frank Russell,
Sunny SouM.-William Stalcy.
Observation-Disclosures Alexander,
Observation-Disclosures Daniels,
CrcScent.-George Lcklider,
UnionUMe.-Adam Hendricks,
Hild Duck- Milton Moler,
HtAtoun.-Luke Strider,
Sn1oketown.-George Moier,
Wild Horsc.-Frank Jones,
Golden Circlc.-Daniel Morrison,
Wood6er7y.-James Allen,
Unknorn.-Charles Roberts,
Might Before LdSt.-James Hamill,
No One to Lo0e.-John r. Gibson,
G"ampian HElls.-Robert Cavalier,
DuntJies,-George Barnhart,
HoPetceN-Thomas Buckley,
Upon the knights being marshalled in
: front of the speaker, Capt. Hess, he thus
eloguently addressed them:-
SIR KNIGHTS; You come to-day arrayed
in scmbiunce of former age to illustrate
scene, that for bold and noble daring, con-
spicuous effort-stern and steady purpose
brilliant and varied achievement, has often
won the applause of fair women and brave
men. You come the representatives of a race
long since extinct, but whose valor and
exploits. rescue the history of the past from
an oblivion to which it would otherwise have
been inevitably doomed. You come, too
to prove that in this busy, unromantic age
the spirit OF true chivalry exists, that
Wrong to her who smiles upon you
Is a trumpe.'s blast to war.
Aye, you come to prove that the chivalry
whose vigorous and resistless lance was ever
ready to protect innocence against violence
liberty against oppression and the hearth
stone against vandalism, is. not dead, but,
lives an enduring virtue in the hearts of all
true and valiant Knights, not, as of old, in
steel clad armor, in coat Of mail, in crested
helmet, III FURNISHED breast plate, nor pom
derOUs battle-aXc, but in free hearts, who dare
Strike for country, glory and rcnoun
With nought bat love to champion.
As such, Sir knights, 1 hail you. You
need no prestige Of ancient renown. no
memory Of knightly fame to urge you on.
To-day you meet but in friendly tourney.
No bold defiance bids you to mortal combat
No injured enemy strikes your shield with
pointed spear. No sordid wealth invites
your tempted valOr-nought but the strength
and manhood Of your country's growth.
Nought but strong hands aud loving hearts
are to be the pledges of the contest and the
bright smiles OF this galaxy Of beauty your
reward
On, on then Sir Knights to the contest.
With firm hearts and true courage,
Dare the Queen to win.
Upon the conclusion of the charge the
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the lists The contest then began in the most
ed was superb, and after many trials Of skill
the knight of "Hopewelp' was declared duly
entitled to the first honor.
Knight 'NO one to Love" the second honor
Z" Lone STAR d" fourth :
The successful Knights then entered the
pavilion of Glove and Beauty" Win d. Bris-
coe, Esq, officiating at the coronation cerc-
monies.
Knight "Hopcwell'' led forward Miss Flor
ence Lucas, and wrcathing her fair brow with
the emblem of royalty, proclaimed her queen
of Lore and Beauty.
Knight "No One to Love" selected Miss
Bette Mix, first Maid of Honor.
Knight of "Canto" selected Miss Hattie
Petit of Frederick, Nd, as second Maid of
Honor, and Knight of the Lone STAR Sc
lccted Miss Rosa Daniels as third Maid of
Honor
The browning of the Queen and her atten-
dants was done in courtly and gallant phrase,
by Mr. Briscoc, and the coronation ceremon-
les over, the Queen with her train, tile Knights
and gentlemen, Master of Ceremonies,
Equerys, Squires, and company, repaired to
the spaciOusrcsidcnce of Capt Hess, and there
in merry twirl on Light fantastic toe" each
wished the day
Gould last forever more"
Nought but enjoyment reigned supreme,
old and young seemed for once to drive dull
care away, and to drink deeply from the fount
Of pure, unselfsh pleasure
We noticed particularly our, aged neighbor
OF the Free Press forgetting that
"Changc, rcverting to the years
What there is in loving tears
And the warmth OF ha nd in hand.'
Whilst others equally as far down on the
autumn side of life's dreary pilgrimage, look
ed on amazed that one
Soaf<1eould be go young
Soylb Of tongue.
The pleasures Of the day wero only closed
with the setting of the sun, all seeming to lin
ger, and 10th to give to lights embrace
The glores of the dance
Upon the green.
The tournament in all''its appointments was
the most successful of the season. and those
having charge of its management deserve all
praise. Nothing was wanting that could con-
duce to the comfort and pleasure of the large
assemblage and each and all enjoyed
pleasure unalloyed.
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