The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-09-06

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was held at the appointed time and
place. The day was fine and the
ground peculiarly fitted for an exhibi-
ton of the prowess of the Knights, and
for the festivities that followed the tilt
ing. At an early hour the people of
the neighborhood and many from a
distance began to assemble, and when
the hour had arrived for the exercises
to commence, quite a large crowd had
gathered.
The Knights were formed in line I'M
der the direction of r. H. Stewart,
Chief Marshal, assisted by W. I. Noll
and E. Hoffman. The Knights, about
twenty in number, handsomely mounted,
and many of them elegantly and APP
propriately costumed, were eloquently
and pertinently addressed by E. Boyd
Faulkner, Esq.
Upon the conclusion Of the address,
the fitting commenced, and after an
animated contest of several hours. dur
ing which many daring feats of horse
manship were performed, the following
gentlemen were declared the victors,
and entitled to the honors of the day !:
Ward Stewart, .sKnight of Darkes-
vile, who crowned as Queen of Love
and Beauty, Miss Helen Hoffman, of
Martinsburg.
Marion Henshaw, Knight of the
Twenty-third Regiment" crowned Miss
Mira Henshaw LIST Maid of Honor.
Bolivar Bob Stewart, Knight,
"Congregan," crowned Miss Mollie
Payne, End Maid of Honor
William Burkhart, "Knght of the
Southern Cross, crowned Miss Sue
Bryarly Sd Maid of Honor
The Coronation ceremonies were con-
Quoted by E. Boyd Faulkner, Esq, in
an elegant and felicitous manner. The
lovely Queen bore her honors with be-
coming grace and modesty, and her
beautiful and accomplished Maids Of
Honor were worthy of their Queen and
the devotion of their gallant Knights.
An hour was devoted to dinner, which,
after all, is the most pleasant part of
a Pie Mic, to a hungry man. 1t may
be different with the ladies who can
subsist, ''they say for weeks together
on love, romance and moonshine.
After dinner, dancing commenced
and to the strains of lively music the
deyotees of Terpsichore s.chascd the
glowing hours with flying feet, until
the sun was far down towards the ho-
rizon, when all returned to their homes
highly pleased with the Tournament
and its excellent management.
ITEMS MISCELLANEOUS.
A very unfortunate affair occurred
on the ground just before the riding
commenced, and which gave tinge Of
sorrow to the after proceedings. The
knights were formed in line at the
head of the track, and charged over the
course in order to clear space for the
fitting. In the charge Mr.. Thomas
Bryarly and Mr.. John Janney were
run over and both injured-Mr. Bry-
arly severely. 1t was an unfortunate
occurrence, and deeply regretted by
every one present.
During the day several incidents
which would do for an item, came UNI
der our observation, but we don't like
to s'tell tales out of school. The adj
ventures of the "fshing party were
rich, racy and rare, but they asked us
not to tell-and we won't.
Generally speaking, men are not pro-
verbal for excessive modesty, but We
were witness to an exhibition not often
seen in these 'sfast" times. a young
gentleman met young lady acquain-
lance perhaps cousin, on the ground.
She extended her hand, andat the same
time pair of cherry lips for a kiss Of
greeting. The first he took cordially;
the lattler declined because too many
were present. Oh, dear Now, we
THAT is to say, as, are a remarkably
modest man, but, Notwithstanding, new
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