The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1869-11-03

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for our, podal extrcmities. Judging
from ourfriend, the Raleigh ,Stntinels
remarks, we think the Obserrer Office
had better get a sixteen hand high
horse to take caro- of them feet.
Tournament aud Ball.
Gu Thursday last, we had the plea
sure Of attending the Tournament and
Ball at this place, which, for it's sue.
cess and brilliancy, exceeded our most
sangaino expectations. At an early
hour of the day, we wended our way
to tue field in rear of Mr.. Thomas
Rlbb's. We betook ourselves to the
most prominent part Of the field lit
was yet too early for the "participa-
tors" themselves, SO we had ample
time to notice the arena and its sur
roundings. Over two thousands per-
sons, VIC suppose, were present, rang
cd on each side Of tho course, along
the lines Of c,enrcn:ion, drawn to
keep oif iutiudcrs. The course itself,
was over one hundred and fifty yards
in length. There were three posts,
from which the rings, Of II inches III
diameter (iued) were suspended, set
at fifty yards apart. But nusio's in
spring strains are heard. and in
very short period of time, and in O
very knightly style the actors make
their appearance, escorted by the
Marshals and Herald Of tho day, all
handsomely mounted. On they came,
(everything was expectant) and tho
g!ittering dresses of the Knights aud
their handsomely caparisoned horses,
carried one back to the "days Of
yore," the plumed troop and the big
wars, that.made ambition virtue--of
chivalry and romance. AS they rode
around, that their horses might be.
come accustomed to the splendid band
(U. S. Post Band from Columbia,)
which was in attendance, and the
course, we counted thirty .throe rank
and file. The following are the names
of the Knights and their characters:
J. D. Fraser, Sir William Wallace,
Harold Steel, Bertrand du Guesclin;
7. r. Robertson, Don Carlos; j. Be-
lick, Duke of Orleans; J. A. Fraser,
Duke Of Ro'hsey; G. D. L,dd, Duke
m Normandy: Adger Ellison, Dake of
Lorraine: r. +. Ellison, Edward ";
G.. b McCants, Ed win of Ruthver;
+ w. Aiken. Eigar Of Ravenswood;
p. Purcl er, Earl Of War.ick: a. Y.
Paul, Harry Hotspur: W. G.. Jordan,
Henry of Navarro; w. Heron, Ivan
hoe: ~ Durham, James F;'z jane;
s. K. NJ, Donald, Raven Plume; T. c.
Robertson, Crescent; w. Hardin,
Golden Srar; g. .Bacot, Red Rose; G.
Bulow, White Rose; W.Rabb, Aragon;
j. Q. Davis. Malcolm Graham; w d.
Aiken, Richard Couer de Lion; Il.
McMaster, Rub Roy; j. NJ. Milling,
Robert Bruce: a. fnwell, Rhoderick
Dhu; G. Damzler, Robin Hood; 8.
Wolfe, Sir Walter Raleigh; j. Kenne.
dy, Tancred tn" Valiant; j. II. Brown,
Thaddeus of Warsaw; j. McTntyre,
unknown Knight, w. II. NJ, Phectus,
Leopard; r.. r. Milling, Godfrey Of
Boullon.
On one side the Judges were posted,
Major T. W. Woodward, Capt. S B.
Clowney, and Capt. W. NJ. Dwight.
In front, on the other side, the Herald
took his stand, he wore black Cos
suth hat and plume. Soon in loud
tones he announced the first rider, Sir
William Wallace, on he came with
the fectness of a deer, has passed,
passed the third post, and now follow
Others in quick succession. Several
Knights having tied, now run again.
The last tilt is over, and escorted by
the Herald, the whole body is drawn up
marshal array to hear the decision of
the Judges. The run was to be made
in eight seconds, and but few we're
over the time. The riding was very
fine, and eally it surpassed our ex-
pectations, aud allowing for the pecu-
liar agitation by starry eyes and sweet
smiles, especially when we remember
that the bright particular star was pres
ent, each one acquitted himself with
credit. And now the prizes are to be
awarded. All crowd round in cxpec-
tation aud excitement. The follow
ing gentlemen received the prizes and
rode forward to name their ladies':
lst. Golden Star, having taken the
| Vreatest number of rinpa crowped