The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-11-12
Correspondence
THE YORK COUNTY TOURNAMENT.

November Sd, we had the pleasure of being
present at tournament, held in York coun-
~, Pennsylvania, which came off on the farm
of Foulk Jones, Esq. The grounds selected
were well adapted for the purpose, giving yisi-
torsample opportunity to sec the riding. The
track was in good order; the stand erected
for the judges and orator of the day was ar
ranged in good style. The day was beautiful
The sun rose in all its briliancy, and con-
tinued to shine throughout the day, except
that now and then passing cloud would
overshadow it. Every thing bid fair for q
good time, and many merry hearts and smi-
ling faces were in attendance, to witness this
manly sport.
At 10 o'clock the grounds began to fill up
with visitors aud vehicles, which continued
to arrive up to ~ o'clock, noon. The crowd
was variously estimated. | suppose some
1000 to 1900 persons were in attendance.
The riding was somewhat delayed awaiting
the arrival of the orator of the day, s. ID.
Rosan, Esq, who, by invitation, had conscn-
ted to address the knights. His appearance
was looked for with great deal Of anxiety
but unfortunately he was detained at home
owing, have learned since, to circumstan-
ces over which he had no control. Weregrct
his being absent, rs his address would no
doubt have added greatly to the pleasures of
the day, and would have inspired the knights
to greater deeds Of valor, by reminding them
of the early days of chivalry.
The Knights some fourteen in number,
were formed in line near the grounds, by the
Chief Marshal, DR.. John Sappington, Jr.,
aided by his assistant Marshals, Messrs j p.
Street,, +. ]. Kirk, j. d. Hawkins and DR..
finely equipped and mounted upon splendid
chargers, The knights were all attired in
handsome dress; and the Heralds, whom we
must not overlook, were also nicely attired,
and appeared ever ready to discharge the du-
ties allotted to them.
The procession made quite an imposing
appearance, First in line came Chief Mar
shall and Heralds, followed by a chariot
drawn by four horses, containing the celebra-
ted brass band of Lancaster county, under
the leadership of Professor Sides, which dis
course1 many beautiful airs. Next came the
Knights, in single file, in charge of Assistant
Marshals. After the procession had paraded
the grounds, the Knights were drawn up in
lire before the Judges stand, and some pre-
liminary arrangements were gone through
with, when the fitting commenced, with the
following result:
Knight of Leona-Saml Whiteford, O;
Knight of Loretta-C. Gus. Macatee, 1 Il
Knight of Hope-F. B. Macatee, 1; Knight
of Frost-John GLADDEN., 1 Il Knight of
Black Pume-Samuel Wilson, 0 0 0; Knight
Green Castle-John w. Galbreath, 90;
Knight of Deer Park-John Snodgrass, O;
Knight of Mount Holly-Wm. McCurdy,
l D; Knight of arrettsville-RQbertL Lamb,
90; Knight of Pleasant Hill-James Amos,
20 0; Knight of the Valley-Hugh Day,
90; knight of York County-Alex Nc.
Curdy, I 0 0; Knight of Locust Grove
90; Knight of Slate Hill-Chase Wiley,
900.
The Knights were formed in line, and APP
mod hafn. T,Io Al
result was announced.
The contest for browning the Queen of
Love and Beauty was with the Knight of
Hope, F. b. Macatee and the Knight of Frost,
John GLADDEN. The track was cleared and
the contest commenced, which resulted in
favor of the Knight of Frost, John GLADDEN..
The contest for browning the Maids ofHonor
was between the Knight of Leona, Samuel
Whiteford, Knight of Loretta, g. Gus Mac
atee, the Knight of Hope, F. b. Macatee, and
the Knight OF Mount Holly, VIM. McCurdy,
which resulted as follows:
For browning first Maid of Honor-Frank
B. Macatee; second Maid of Honor-Samuel
Whteford; Third Maid of Honor-Wm. Nc.
Curdy.
The Judges stand being cleared the sue
cessful knights appeared, accompanied by
the following named ladies, whom they had
selected for the honors Miss Annie Morgan,
Queen of Love and Beauty Miss Glenn,
First Maid of Honor Miss Day, Second
Maid of Honor Miss Stoddard, Third Maid
of Honor, who were duly crowned.
The crowns were very handsome, especial
ly that of the Queen, which was very much
admired by many persons.
We would here note that the Knight of
Pleasant Hill, James Amos, who was the
successful knight at the Bel Air Tournament,
then rode in front of the Judges stand, and
throwing down his glove, offered challenge
for the championship of Hartford county,
The challenge was promptly accepted by the
Knight of Frost, John GLADDEN. The track
was again cleared, and he who had carried
the laurels of the day, still maintained the
honor which he had already so CALAMITY won,
and was again declared to be the victor.
This drew forth another challenge for the
championship of York county, in which the
Knight of Pleasant Hill, James Amos, and
the Knight of the Valley, Hugh Day, were
the contestants; the latter being the success
full Knight at the Bell Farm Tournament
Each rode three times, with the following re-
suit.
Knight ofPleasant Hill, no
Knight of the Valley, / 1 O.
Which we presumed to be tie. Why the
contest was not continued, l am unable to
say. This closed the fitting for the day.
Hc Ill uJlcuuuuCcW1I tne queen,
Maids of Honor and many others, repaired to
the Macone House, where sumptuous din
ner had been prepared by the accommodating
and gcntlemanly proprietor, Mr.. Laird for
the Knights.
At o'clock the ball was commenced, with
the Royal dance, (which was participated in
by the successful knights and the fair ladies
for whose honor they had so CALAMITY con-
tended. At the conclusion of the Royal
Dance, those fond of this innocent amuse-
ment did not fail to enjoy themselves All
seemed to be highly pleased. The most per-
feet order prevailed, and nothing unpleasant
occurred to mar the pleasures of the day
Much credit is due to the committee of ar
rangements for the able manner with which
the whole affair was conducted.
Thus ended one of the most pleasant affairs
OF the kind which ever had the pleasure of
attending; and l cannot refrain from express
ing in this manner, my appreciation of the
generous hospitality and unremitting kind
nesssextended TO strangers, upon this occa-
sion-as well as upon all others-by the
large-heartcd people of York county
TRAVELLER
FUNNY JUDICIAL DEcIsIoN.-A negro
Dogberry of Mississippi has made funny
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