The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-07-08
The Celebration.
inauguration Of the Carroll
Co. Agricultural Grounds. J
reported tor the DemOcI,atis Advocate.

| pleasant little city was in a perfect tur-
moil of excitement consequept upon
previous announcement, 70 witness the
ceremonies appropriate to the above Oc-
casion. At early morn, deuse crowds
of persons in every description of We,
hicle, ,hrOnged the Main street, whilst
tho sidewalks were lined with numbers
Of anxious pedestrians vending their
way with rapid steps towards the ap,
pointed place. The first part of the
day looked quite inauspicious, as dark
clouds, for awhile, obscured the horizon
portending rainy aud disagreeable
time. But soon the sun burst forth IN
all its glory and brilliancy, cheering
and Frightening up everything with its
genial influence. Catching the spirit
of curiosity from the passing crowd, We
were not long 10 accepting the kind in
vitation of friend, when quickly We
seated ourselves behind fine pair Of
roadsters, and soon arrived near the
goal at which all the sights were
to be seen. Upon entering the bar
riers, the view presented to the eye
was quite picturesque. A large crowd
OF several thousands had assembled
among whom we observed a goodl,
number Of fair and beautiful ladies
whose sweet smiles aud pleasing holiday
attire added zest and coloring to the
picture. Here gaily dressed Knights,
with their richly caparisoned steeds
were to be seen galloping to and fro
across the green field and along the
shining course; smart grooms we're fix.
ing and harpessing up their fast nags
flags aoated from the booths; side.
showmen bawled out their inducements
to step 10 and get your moneys.worth,
aided by that interminable hurdy -gurdy;
busy managers and aids were strenuous
ly engaged in putting things to rights ;
whilst the music from several excellent
bands softly borne upon the breeze
gave life, and every one seemed intent
upon enjoyment and pleasure. Dis
mounting from the carriage aud tucking
our cotton umbrella under our arm, we
started 10 the direction of the Judges
stand, on the lookout for a good posi-
tion. Fortunately, through the courtesy
Of the polite Secretary, we obtained a
comfortable seat on the platform, and
waited patiently for the opening address.
A few minutes before twelve o'clock
NJ, the President, Hon. John Z.
Smith, appeared and delivered an ele.
gait and very appropriate little speech,
In his usual ready and felicitous man.
ner. A suitable air was then played
by the National Greys' Band, followed
by the reading of the order ofexercises.
rules, etc.
As the Tournament was the first upon
the programme, considerable animation
was manifested amongst the spectators
at the order being given to Lieut.. Geo
NJ. Prugh, the Marshal, to assemble the
Knights for their charge and iustruc-
tons. In a few minutes they came
dashing up ia fine style aud the effect
as they halted to settle the prelimiua
ries was quite pleasing. The costumes Of
many Of them were in excellent taste,
and reflected great credit upon tho con
testants, the majority Of whom we're
gentlemen from New Windsor and Free
dom Districts. The lot having fallen
to Sergeant Joseph Barrett, knight Of
Freedom, he had the honor of opening
the lists. Starting at the bugle note,
he acquitted himself in admirable style.
displaying both superior equestrianship
and skill. The following we're the riders
with their titles: Knightof Freedom
Sergeant Joseph Barrett; knight Of
Black Crook, Philip Babylon |; knight
Of Golden Crescent, Il. G.. Jacobs
Knight Of Locust Grove, j.. r. Gore
Knight Of Dead Level, P. j. Bennett
Knigh. Of White Rock, Al II. Clemson
Knight Of Bull Run, James E. Clemson
Knight of the Forest, Austin Winters
knight Of Red Rose, Oscar shipley
knight Of White Rose, Eli Hibbcrd
Knight Of segilverger Hegeagart, d.
j. w. Englar: Knight Of Reisterstown
II. Powder, and two.others that did no
enter the list, DR. Geo. w. Brown au
Mr. Hardsock. After well con,este
series Of trials, as the majority Of tn
ridsrsgase eyidenceof great proficiency
Mr.. E.G. jacobs, the Knight Of th
Golden Crescent, was adjudged tn
champion, and at the hands of tn
President received the society's priz'
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