Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-07-09
FROM WATER VALLEY, MISS.
GRAND TOURNAMENT IN
THAT TOWN ON THE
9TH AND 9TH INSTS,
Large Assem- bIage-Fine Affair
First Days Proceedings.


WATER VALLEY, Miss, July 5, 1867.
MeSsrs. Editors. Yesterday morning
your correspondent, armed with the
proper passes to take him ID. H" over
the railroads, left the Bluff City by the
Memphis and Charleston railroad for
Grand Junction, IN route to this city, in
charge Of Capt. Harry Ryan. We
reached the Junction safely, and there
'ound everything as quiet as il the De-
elaratiOn Of Independence had never
been written. OF once more, l III
myself on the Mississippi Centrds road,
aud after a ride of five hogTsP Bach the
pleasant city or tOw"N9L&
wALAsrmer Il.
This pleasantly situasuId hrg has been
much benefited by the war, tEst is, the
population which was only a6SS four
hundred at the cessation Of hostI <ies,
now numbers about two thousand. 1Gs
rapid increase may be accounted for from
the fact that the headquarters of the
Mississippi Central railroad is located
here with its general offices, machine
and car shops. On alighting from
the train your correspondent was
received with open arms and the guam
tum suficit OF smiles by Col. Ed.
Garland, the editor and proprietor
of the Water Valley Courier, who
speedily made Us feel at home. OF
course the great topic of conversation
among the citizens was the grand tour
uament, which was i-naugurated to-day
under not very favorable auspices. A
heavy rain storm set in about five
o'clock in the morning, and lasted the
greater part of the day, holding up at
intervals. This, however, did not dam
pen the courage Of the gallant knights,
nor keep a large number of ladyes fair
from being present. The tournament
grounds are pleasantly situated about
one mile from the railroad station, and
admirably arranged, enclosed with q
high fence, the grand stand on the right,
r~esreshment stands OF the immediate
left and extreme right, with the
Judges stand in the center. Ow-
ing to the weather, the managers
changed the programme somewhat, de-
ferring the grafton Of MAJ. Bsrksdale
and the contest for the first prize till to-
morrow. The fitting for the Bohemian
set commenced about II O'Clock, and the
following was the score: Joe Phillips,
Knight of Rob Roy, p 3 james Rob
inson, Knight Of the Black Prince, BIZ;
Alex. Robinson, Knight of Released
= 4 = " LGdIsOIr NulEub VI
Fallen Banner, l l /; G.. W. KcKie,
Knight of Fallen Chief, 8 23; A. Clark
Brewer, est. Elmo" Knight lie Bo-
cage Thus giving Mr.. McKie the prize.
Immediately afterward the splendid
saddle and bride, to be given to
the most graceful rider, was
ridden for, and after a contest Of about
two hours, was given by the Judges to
A. c. Brewer. The following gem
tlemen were the contestants NJ. A,
Ross, Joseph Phillips, Alex. Robinson,
James Robinson, George w. MeKie, A.
c. Brewer, Cruise Bowler and North
This closed the exercises of the
day on the grounds. At night,
THE GRAND BALL
Was given at the Simmons house.
Notwithstanding the wet day and
evening, a gOodly number Of the
fair and brave were present, and paid
their devotioBs TO the god "Terpsi-
in the good old-fashioned way.
While your city boasts land justly, too,
Of most beautiful ladies, this rural town
can produce some at least that we
know Of that will compare with any
to be found Ia youF loyal state. in my
next I may have something to say Of
the offices and shops of the Mississippi
Central railroad. an truly, yours,
IENTDvEna