New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-10-22

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The tournament at Bolivar, on the 18th and
18th instant, MAS largely attended, and was a
grand success. Representatives q the youth ana
from the towns Of Holly Springs and Oxford,
/ Bfiss3 we're present. and old Haraeman had turned
0at en- asse to witness the Exploits of the knighta
cot the new days chivalry, and see the tair ones
EsWhn were there TO encourage them by their
SMILES, a. well Al Ia contribute by their presence
and aid to ths noble object for which the pro-
leeds OF the tournament are assigned.
Tho iFst days performances were opened ny an
1 eloUuent aud impressive address from p. Fl. 0s-
! horne ESQ., who alluded in the most touching
i manner to those when the blast OF the trumpet
Was heard through the land, which called to arms,
/ tbs sons oil tile South had left their homes with
] honest purpose, but who had returned BOT dh l
saccessful competitor in the fitting lists On the rs
day was Mr.. Brewer, of Cnahoma, Alississlppl, tnf
1 prize awarded being d fine horse and trappings
/ The Queen of Love and Beauty selected ny ths
successInl knight was Miss Bette Nicely, who was
4 crowned asitf all the honor becoming her lowell
ness and the high position chosen for her. In tue
Il evening the young ladies OF Bolivar gave mos
entertaining concert which was well attended, INT
proceeds Of which we hear ere to be appropriated
Il 10 the same purpose as the tournaments, which j
Ito build aEtlable and becoming monument Y
be erected iii some suitable place n Bolivar, AMI
TO be dedicated TO the soldiers from Henderson
county, who fell in the Southern cause during tht
slate war; Ih0se only WHO were pKessllb GttlA "
fiale to understand how finished and perfect wer
the most difficult pieces Of the grand masters o
, tfIe ars divine rendered how sweet and enchant
ing were poured fopfth IN ssilyefy showers. an
3 the aching heart of rreporter wall never forge
= how dangerous were the eyes which smiled s
!, brightly, and vet how softly, on those who Ter
: among the ehaFmed listeners.
The performances for the second day eonsisss
of a contest foT 4 riding whip, which was 70 !
81 given to the most graceful horsemanslip, and va
% awarded bysa committee of young ladies', vi
q awarded it 10 Mr. Tucker, of Memphis, A CO.
2 test for a diamond ring, TO be awarded to the sn(
1, cessful champion III the fitting lists which, after
sr prolonged aud exciting contest, was awarded j
4, air NJ. b Cross Of Hardeman county who carrie
q 81 thirty rings, while his competitor carried {
d twsnty.nine. Mr.. Cross was then requested BY n
u grand marshal OF the day, Col, III. q, Polk,
e select qAeensf0f the day and as the madison
1t knjaht rode slowly around the ring, followed /
II his gallant eortege with the crown gliHering
the rays Of the setting sun, OIL eyes Followed ri
y Rith interest, and many a fairmaiden's heart wei
IA IA little faster and yeta little fastegt until feas
i. Iing 4 part Of the vast amphitheaire where Il
8 presence Of tie young and gay showed that son
Il queen was holding her court he paused and gfae
j faly hid his crown at the feet Of Miss irene
/ / Neal. Of Bolivar, who then, attended BY hermai
N Of honor, was escorted to the throne, and bail
81 queen Of love and beauty and the elapping
Hands and the smiles Of satisfaction which sat