Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-10-27
Tournament at Carlin's Spring.

In company with a large number OF ladies'
and gentlemen from this city, we left the Depot
of the Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, at
81 0 clock, a. m. on Thursday last to attend
the Tournament at Carn' Spring, and, under
the care Of that gentlemany and attentive con-
ductor, VIM. F. Carlin, the train arrived at
the Spring il very short time. The time
made on this road is excellent, and the en-
ployees arc attentive and oblging.
Corlins Spring is situated on the Lou'loun
and Hamnshire railroad, aud is six miles from
This citv, 1t IS owned by the Messrs Carlin,
and the tract on which the Spring is located
contains l3O acres. Il bids fair to be a popular
place Of resort. The proprictors contemplate
making considerable improvements; the pa
wilton will be extended, dining room and re-
freshment room separated, and the walk will tie
graded and grayeEed and shade trees set out
from the platform where the cars stop, TO the
grove: seats and tables will also De placed
around the pavilion The proprletors deserve
encouragement, and, no doubt, Will receive 1t.
The riding commenccda at one clock, and by
that time the attendance was very large .he
beauty and fashion from this city, as well a.
from The surrounding counties, being well rep
rCScUlcU. nc ADlSulS kJull vi ~
ber), un Ter the charge of those gallant and &c
complishcd gcnte.ncu, Messrs J. II. Barnes
and YIN, B. Goodng Marshals, marched up
to the stand, where the Judges were seated,
and we're addressed by Capt. ID. i. Smoot, OF
this city
He remarked that after all history is but re-
peating ITSELF and we are passing over the track
| that has been we'll beaten by our ancestors;
that 600 years ago the knights OF England
were fitting at tournaments Tor the self same
reasons, and with the self same objects III view
which, to-day, called them together. The al
fusion to the Radicals was simply tllls that i
political harangue would be NAL apropos for
the reason that they had very kindly relieved
us Of all national burdens, except tayatlon ;
that the Knights Of old not only rode Tor the
laurel, but also for prize, which was generally
the best horse that the country afforded; that
it beh0oved them to discharge, not only their
duties as Knights faithfully, but more especial
~ their duties as citizens Of this old Common
wealth, which they should struggle to make
first again in this Union
The above is a NEE outline Of the Captain 5
specch, which was received with applause, and
was listened to with marked attention.
John Johnson esq, one Of the Judges, then
announced that the riding would commence.
The following Knights entered The lists, viz :
YIN. Wrcnn, Knight Southern Flag; John
+. Hurst, Stars and Bars; Julian Walters,
CONQUERED Banner; Orlando Blch, Despair;
=. N. +. Donelson, Don { Care W. D0nelson,
Golden Circle; Charles Birch, Sunny South;
Amos Payne, Lone Star; John Brown, Mount
Airy; A. G. Tolson, Aspin Hill; II. Bailey, Po-
tomac: +. Cooler, Locust Hill; 1hos Watkins,
Strawberry HILL Yves. Philips, Blue Ridge:
WIN. Bailey, Money; j. G. Roach, Maltese
Cross J. +. Nelson, Sharks; Francis DodSon,
Burke's Station; John II. Thomas, Memorial
Association; c. f. Kirby, Old Dominion; Phil
ip Gooding, Pines; j B. Heath, Raven Plume
w. j. Reed, Langley; Carlton Lewis Rowing
Knight John Tanner, Woodberry; Arthur
Cleveland Golden Cross; B. f, Reed, Chase;
r. Newman, lIooktn Smiley; ". Terrctt,
WoodviIIe; 1T: Reed, Laurel Brigade; Charles
Taylor, Cloud; w. n. Armes Lost Cause;
Ned Javins, Ere; A. Chichester, Captive; j.
R. Javins, Bull Rum Geo. McCrea, Sixth; f.
A. Kirby, Fallen Brave.
After the riding, which occupied some three
hours, the Knights were drawn up in front OF
the Judges Stand, and the successful knights
were announced by Captain Sm"ot. who dc!iv,
cred the Coronation Address, in few beautiful
and wcll-timcd remarks.
The knight Of the Pines, P. Gooding, won
the golden prize and crowned Miss Mamie
Thomas, Queen Of Love and Beauty.
hn'Gnt STARS ana Oars, John IL. HuEsl, cFUWu-
Knight Locust Hill F. Cooler, crowned Miss
Mollie Chapman, ID Maid OF honor.
Knight Blue Ridge, Yves; PhiIlips crowned
Miss Ruena Kirby Bird Maid of Honor.
Knight Burkc's Station, f. Dodson crowned
Miss Georgia skinner, 4th Maid of Honor.
. Knight Of the Chase, 5. +. Reed, crowned
Miss Fannie Wrcnn, 9Th Maid of Honor
Knight Of the Memorial Association, John
H. Thomas, crowned Miss Anna Gunncll, 9th
Maid of Honor.
Knight Hooken Smiley. r. Newman, crowned
Miss Amanda Nelson, It'll Maid Of Honor.
When the crown w%s handed to the Knight
Of the Memorial Association, to be p accd upon
the head of the accomplished lady, he made a
few brief and happy remarks stating that the
lady whom he had selected, belonged to the
Memorial Association Of Fairfax and that they
would have An entertainment commencing the
first Monday night in November ut Fairfax
Court House, for the benefit of the Associa-
help the good work. 1t is good and noble OBJ
icct, and | trust the ladies Of Fairfax county
jand particularly the ladies Of Fairfax G: H.,
who always have had the name Of being kind
hearted and good, and whom many Confeder-
ate will always rcmembcrD Will successfully
accomplish their undertaking.
During the progress of the riding, we were
entertained by delightful music, from Esputa' :
Band.
The audience then adjourned to the Pavili II,
> when the dancing commenced; and time passed
50 rapidly, and everybody enjoyed themselves
so WE'LL that when the car whistle blew at II
@ cloc& p. H., for the Alexandrians to IKE
their departure, they were perfectly surprised
but as best friends must part, VIC reluctantly
left the gay and festive scene.
We arc under obligations to the McsSrs Car
lin and the Judges. for favors.
We arrived home at II O clock, and am sat-
sticd the ladies, particularly. those who were on
the train, will never forget Nat. Hays, esq, for
his t,inJncss in looking after II cir com fort.
Thus passed happy and delightful day, and
one that will be long remembered BY those who
were present. OBSERVER.
| MARRIED.
Ga Tuesday. October 25rd, at the Episcopal