The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-08-21

hopes OF tnoSe interested, ana VINO were
counting largely on the pleasures of, the
day, proved very favorable, for though
the morn was not fair, nor the sky clear,
yet no one objected. while the Suns rays
were hidden, and no pattering rain fell,
TO mar the general joy. On no previous
occasion have we seen such widespread
animation as was exhibited, either before
or during the progress Of this grand and
interesting spectacle, and not without
reason, for it vas one that had never be-
fore been enacted in this district, and
besides the zeal and spirit of the ladies,
and gentlemen who initiated it gave it
an impetus and prestige which not many
could resist, and which made the Tourna-
I-alent most complete success.
At the hour appointed the Knights,
who had entered for the contest, appro-'
priately and handsomely costumed, and
splendidly mounted, assembled in front
Of the Court House, formed line, and
proceeded t. the ground selected, where
would be decided who should wear the
victor's wreath. An admiring, eager
crowd of foot passengers, men, boys and
.darkies followed, pressing to. the sides,
and front Of the dashing cavalcade. Ar
irving there, the space selected was. al
ready encircled with carriages and
vehicles of all descriptions, while the
futtering of ribbons and the display of
bright colors, and brighter eyes, was
quite overpowering in their effect upon
the knights, many Of whom bent under
their weight TO the. crupper of their
saddles. They recovered however an
upright position, we are pleased to state,
in sufficient time to enter upon. their
knightly duties. which the judges, de-
cided should now commence. It is not
purposedto give a detailed account of
the riding or Of the number OF rings borne
off by each Knight: bot simply to. state
that the young gentlemen, showed a
superiority in horscmansbip and grace
not to be surpassed, We. believe. We
regret that owing to the before mention
.ed:overpowering emotion many of the
knights failed, in consequences !o%take
the ring as often as they might under
less peculiar and charming circumstances
have done, twas no fault of their oWn,.
but Of the ladies', We cannot help here
paying apassing tribute to the indsfati.
gable marshalls, with huge broad swords
and deep, stern voices, who }abored so
lassiduousiy:to keep, the line clear, and
regret that they we're not more success
full, and although the. little thread ofour
life as well as, of others was several times
threatened to be cut in twain, We forgive
them. Some men are. born to ill i'm
portant positions.in. fife, some are not,
we are one of the latter, and bitterly
lament it, bat the hope is not dead that
the day will yet; come when our. merit
will be recognized, and a ribbon, sword,
or other decoration give us the, !eciat
pow. denied. -. - =. >. =
Well the contest narrowed down to a
tie between the Unknown Knight, Mr..
P. Joiner Of Columbia, and the Knight
of the Golden Cross, Mr.. P. MeGregor, d,
who had the reputation of Newberry on
his lance's point. Each of them had
taken six rings; together with Mn ad,
Master c.. Boyee, and Sir. Arthur Hold
land, Master Joseph Hunter, whe had
four. Another-trial was madc which re-
sulted in Mr.. .McGregers favor who took
seven Of the nine, and in the latter to-
Master HGnter-vith FIVE. x. -
=. 1t remained then to award the prizes, ]
which was gracefully done BY Gen: Gar
lington representing the judges, who de-
livered them in few appropriate re-
marks. The next feature Of attraction
was. the browning of q queen and her at
tendant maids of honor. This of course
fell to the happy lot of the four last men-
toned gentlemen, the first Of whom Sc
lected as the queen of beauty, the accom-:
pished Miss jamie Bonds Of Laurens,.
while the Others selected Miss KateLeav=
ell, Miss Ida Marshall and Miss Octa7ia
Darlington, who were -eminently quali'4
fed by their a,niable manners, accom- |
plishments and beauty for 50 fattering a
position. Thus ended the programme
proper, for here both knights and ladies
fair, and spectators, overcome by hunger,
partook of the barbecue dinner prepared
for everybody, and the rest of mankind.
The Knights were nineteen in num-
Der, their names and the characters rep
resented are as follows:
Jas. Aull-Sir Miles Stapleton; John
Barre-Don Guixotte; g., Boyce-Mu-
rad VIM. Fair-Duke of York; Earnest
Garlington-Lord &ontague's Page;
John HenGerson-Zouave; John Hous.
eall-RictaI*a Fitzsimmons; Joseph Hun
ter-Sir AstAur Holland; P. Joiner-Un-
known might; George Lane-Count
Kharl; 1obt Leaveli-Earl of Derby; Jno
Martini 'anhoe; P. McGregor-Knight
of the G5lden Cross 0sburn Schumpert
-Knighl Orient; Todd Thompson
Young Unknown; John Thompson