American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1867-07-20
GRAND TOURNAMENT
POSTPONED & REMOVED TO CANTON.


Alta MEETING OF THE RATCLIFr's FER.
n RY TOURNAMENT CLUB, held at Canton,
on July 10Th, it was
/. Resolved, That the Grand Tournament which
was to have taken place at Rstcifs Ferry, on
Thursday, 18th inst, be removed TO Canton, and
postponed until Thursday the 25th inst.
! 2, Resolved, That the tilts should be made In
circle to be Of one hundred yards in diameter.
3. Resolved, That all surplus funds, after the
expenses are paid DO given to the different churches
Of Canton.
L. Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary
be required to write to the Presidents OF the differ,
ent railroads asking them to allow the passengers
an excursion ticket, for five days, for all who
wish to attend the tournament
S. Resolved, That all officers, knights, &C..
who may have subscription lists be required ~
report at Canton on Saturday goth inst, and de-
liver to the Corresponding Secretary all funds that
may have been collected,
| 8. Resolved, That person be allowed TO sell
refreshment within limits designated by the Com.
| mlttee OF Arrangements, except those authorised
| by the said committee.
7. Resolved, That a GRAND BALL and SUP.
PER be given at the Odd Fellows Hall, or tho
evening OF the tournament, and that an admittanee
fee of IS be charged
MANAGERS FOR THE BALL
W. W Rucker, Jehn Dsncey
S. f. Afford
FLOOR MANAGERS.
Capt. Hal Dudley. Glade Dinkins,
John Dawson, Major +. s. Foots.
COMMITTEE OF INVITATION.
Jos W. I.uckett, Ash. Chichester.
W. Chambers, Tbos Priestley,
o. C. Cross, L. F. Adams.
g. Resolved That the time allowed Tor riding
be changed from sixteen seconds 10 twelve ~.
conds.
8. Resolved, That the following additional gen.
tlemen, whose names are hereto affixed. be sp.
pointed to collect the necessary funds for the
fnrrp pnt N.nt
II. Dadiey.
10. Resolved, That committee of three he Up.
poikted to arrange the circle end fix the seats.
me 1oilowlng gentlemen were appointed for ,lis
James Dinkns, Jr., Rev. A. D. Barlov,
j. r. Ftchett.
II. Resolved That the following oomm!t.e. Of
Ladies be appointed az managers OF tbs supper
Mrs Pr Dr., p+1srstloy, Mrs John Griffin.
" Ben. Muse, " John handy
j." Gus Gus mMs,grqder n Y. Cooper.
Mrs. T. g. Sd ackeford.
AT meeting Of the Club held at Ratclir. rer
ry, on Saturday June 22i, the following ofhcsrt
were elected TO preside at the celebration
PKEs DENT Maj. J. S. Wills. Madison county
VICE PRESIDENTS
Hon. W. B. Lott. Madison county
Co. John Grl1ln. ,...,.,....,... "
Dr. W. H. Joyner. .............. "
Singleton Garrett, Esq. .....,., Canton Mail.
Mr.. Il W; Hayes. Madison county.
Mr., s. S. Baker. ....,.......,...
Col John F. Boswolth IAN. Citizen.
Mr. John Is. Moore. ,.,...,..- Camden.
Col. 0. A. Luckett, 6r......... Canton.
Col Willie Lyons.
Sam Milton. ......,..,...,.....Ca Camden.
Capt. Jesse Ratcf ...,....,.. Rankin county.
tol. U. H. Singleton. ........,. Canton.
Capt. 7. J. Richards .,........
Judge W. S. Bailey ..,...,.....
Gen. Richard Winter. ,..........
Col. 8. i. Mcsby.......
Col. Geo. Moorinau 90. ,.......
Col. j. X: Powell. :.,.,.,....... New Orleans.
Capt. 9. T. Nicholson ...... Livingston.
Samuel Scott. Madison county.
TREAsURER-Capt. Aurcellus Dnkins, Madison
comfy.
CoRREsPoNDrNo SEcRErAEY--John C. Pitchford,
Madison county.
JrDeE'--Dr, Gus. Magruder John A. Msgrudsr.
ESQ, Capt. J.. W. Baushn, Col. W c. Love, Capt.
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ORDER OF ExERorss,
John c. Ptchford, VIM. Chichester. DR.. Gus. Ms
yruder, W. J. Prchard.
SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGE.
aENrs.-W J. Prchard, H. F. Adams, VIM. Chi.
.hester, Thomas Williams, Joe Muse, 8 =. Baker,
Dr.. Magruder, s. Scott, Henry Dinkins, H.w
Hayes.
LERAIDs-Benj. Muse, J. L. Finley, Asa M.n,.r
B. l.. Prichard VIM Radcliffe.
CHIEF MARSHAL OF THE DAY-.Capt. William
Chichester.
ASSISTANT MARsHAL.-Wm. j. Prichsrd.
o..
CORONATION ORAroR.-Capt c. l.. Gilmer.
RULES AND ORDER OF EXERCISE.
!. Fitting Will commence at 10 clock, AN.
2. Each Knight shall enter his nom du gurrs
With the Marshal Of the Day before the fitting com
nences, and will not be allowed 10 change the
anne thereafter.
8. Each Knight will be required to appear ia
costume appropriate to the character be represents.
4. There shall DE three rings Of two inches inner
ameter, to be suspended on wires so as to bs
aised or lowered to suit the hight Of the Knight
II horse the rings to be thirty yards apart. and
he first ring seventy-aye yards from the starting
,ont.
S. Each knight will be required to ride with q
ance not under eight feet in length, and to make
he time, from the starting point 10 the last ring.
n sixteen seconds, counted from the tap Of the
rum.
6. Each knight will be allowed three tits, and
n case Of unavoidable accident Ito be decide BY
be Judges) shall be allowed TO repeat the tilt 70
hree tIlls.
T. The Judges shall decide on all points Of differ
nee in the shortest possible time, their decision TO
e inal.
8. The Knight taking the greatest number Of
ings shall be entitled to the first prize, shall have
he honor Of crowning the Queen of Love and
'eaqty. and shall be heralded "Stsr knight OF
he Lance"
0. The second successful knight shall be eut.
edto the second prize, and have the Growing Of
be First Maid of Honor. The third successful
might shall take tho third prize and crown the
econd Maid Of Honor and the most graceful rider
ball be heralded e" knight Of Grace. !" who shall -
ntitled TO a Wreath with which to crown tn
bird Maid Of Honor and the next two most rrses.
u riders shall each DO entitled to a Wreath and
ave The honor Of GROWING the Fourth and fffth
lads Of Honor.
To- The 6rst prize shall be q splendid horse worth
800 the second q diamond ring worth 800. and
le third magnificent saddle and bride worth
is. "0''D
IL. Knights entrance fee SO. to be paid 10 Ii.
rersuTer on the entrance Of bis name.
sFMadison throws down the gauntlet 10 the
orid-iaks Il up ,cho dares!
JOS. W LUCKETT,
Canton, July 20, 1857.