The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-11-03
The Tourns ment at La Grange


We regret very much that it WAS out IF
our pOwer to attend the grand tournament at
La-Grange on last Iuesduy and Wednesday.
We learn from others that it was nice af-
fair, ana reflected credit upon its managers
The prize of n fine horse on the first day
and fine gold watch. the second, was awar-
ded to Capt Wiley Jones, Of Fayette county,
LIE having taken the greatest number Of
rings each day We know Wiley, and can
yoEch for his horsemanshIp and his clever
ness We can never forget his kindness to
us while q soldier, and will always be proud
70 hear Of his distinctions We understand
our young friend Alex Swinebroad of this
place, was second best on each day we
had hoped that Aliek would bring that fine.
horse home " 18th him, bat the fates we're
against him Better luck next time Aliek.
Below we give a synopsis of the see0td
days proceedingS, for which we are indebted
tothe Memphis Avalauche who had repOr-
teron the ground
The Tournament at Ia Grange, yesterday,
was what we anticipated The addition 10
the numbers present the day before, was
not large bat was sufficient to keep up the
interest Of tuesdays proceedings aud meet
the expectations OF al who gave it their
presence The browning ceremonies of the
ladies, favorite Of the Knights, VIII won
the privilege ON Tuesday, was the interesting
feature OF the opening yesterday. 1t was
performed by general Jno L. T. snred, IN d
manner characteristic of that distinguished
orator aud in SO graceful and elegant style
as to win firm the audience that applause
which the effort did not seek, but its appro
priateness won The Resisting Queer
received her crown with the grace tina
become her success, and her Maids o
Honor4full Of all the charms that adorf
the true woman-were wreathed, in spite q
the modest bushes which seemed to shrinl
them from the popular applause. The fol
lowing constitutes the names Of the ehoser
fair; -. .t
Queen Of love and beauty Miss Lucl
Goree, AFkansass-ohnsen by, Knight 0
Harry Percy Captain Lanier
First Maid Of Honor, Miss Lou Norman
La Grange-choseh hy the Rebel Knight o
like, a -Swynhruad
Second Maid Of H.Io Miss Betty Neel
chosen by knight of Rosy Morn, NJ a
Heacham
Third Maid Of Honor Miss Molne Rive
chosen by the Knight of the Sunny Land
Thomas B. Gancy.
Fourth Maid Of Honor. Miss Fannie Firt
chosen by Kuightof Athoibane, T. j. Tucker
Fifth Maid Of Honor, Miss Fanni
Hickerson, Somerville-chosen by tn
knight of ivanh0e, ). B. Porter.
e. ! 6 d..
Ia Grange-ehosen by the knight q
Warwick w II. Tatum
After the CROW ming ceremolies the tiltin
for the Second prize was commented
which, resulted As folluws
Fitting uF SECOND DAY-PRizE, Got.D wATcI
knight Of Old Dominion, a, Clark Brewe
Holly Springs, Miss, 3 rings
knight al Last Night J B. Porte
Riacon Miss S rings.
Knight of the Brnwn- Eyed Lassie Judy
Lane, Memphis, Tenn 9 rings
Knight Of Quid NOnc, Chif Cla
la Grange. Tenn rings
s.r knight of the Blue-Eved Lassie, La Go
ton, la Grunge Tenn rings.
Knight of Sire NOmen K 4. bonner, [
Grange, Tenn 8 rings eriarCTs ia
knight Of Dead Rab it. Alexander Swim
broad, Bolivar Tenn 9 ringsE
KNIGHT Of North Alabsana. sam. Il. MeT
dith 1uscumbia, 9 rings. I Tsau5
Knight of Atholhane, l. ). Tucker,
Grange Penn. I rings. 54arf
knight Of What You will, George Ra
dolph La Grange, Tenn. out of time, i RIM
Knight Of Euseumbia, w II. Name
Tuseumbia, Ala, 8 rings la
Citizen KNIGHT, Joseph Worsham, /
Grange Tenn, 4 Finss.
Knignt Of the Red Rose ~ F. Home
La grange Tenn 9 riRgs sH. -e
knight of Tennessee, ". 4 Stafar
II. (iarange, Tenn, 4 rings
knight of Remember Your Promise
NAacham. Salem Niss rings
knight Of Billy Bowlegs, w HaTdawa
Lamar. Miss rings.
knight If Nontrose. II. F. Lanier,
Grange Tenn. rings
Knight Of Chance, H. n Fails. La GTana
Tenn, Z rings.
Knieh, of the White Plume, Il 3 Cro'
Ia Grange. Tenn 8 rings.
knight of Gagged Eagle,-Tatum,
f7yspge, Tenn, ripgr