Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30

piuia he, aS well as Ills HuallY SUCCESSFUL CVu-
petitor, carried away the ring 50 many times
that a smaller one, only an inch in diameter,
had 10 be substituted for the larger one before
the contest could be decided.
The Knight of Marlborough, W. A. Jarboe,
was called by some critics the best rider pre-
sent. lie rode as steadily asif going by rail.
His face full of determination, his hair flying
-forhe disdajuei any head-gear-ho was quite
a spectacle lie will have chat prize horse, %
was the cry. But he didn't get it, or any 9TH
er prize. lie is Clerk Of Prince George )
County. Maryland.
The Knight Of the Blue Ridge, j y. Gala
her. was in velvet, red SASH aud plaid shnt.
The Knight of Montgomery, VIM. Knox,
was in velvet, with white trimmings. lie was
well " slashed as to his gear, but not slash
er at the tourney.
The Knight of Wyoming, J. r. McBlair, in
white, with . white plume and blue sash, was
a youth of most comedy, genial aspect. He
rode eagerly, " a tilt, with his smiling lips
parted, and his fine white teeth firm set. He
was iayorite. Some one who knew him for
doughty knight, said; lie is the fellow
depend on" Another spoke Of his flying sash
es interfering with his success, and proposed
their removal To this replied the stern old
cavalier aforementioned, who had long main
tanned a cOntemptuous silence, in the midst OF
his degenerate companions, his words were:-
- Good God those are his lady's colors. Ask
him not to remove them" 1t is said that one
young friend had not slept for several nights,
preterring other amusement.
The knight Of the Highlands, 7. Mosier, Jr.,
rode the prize horse, and WAS by some consld-
cred the best rider there. He was unfortunate.
The Knight of Maryland ". Marshall, was
really stunning in his attire, being in Lincoln 2
green, with yellow sash. He made one very
good catch, when the ring was turned sideways.
The Knight Of New York City, 5. p. Maury,
did not serve either his city or his body very
stoutly. 1t was said of him that lie " got mad
and didn't see the ribbon" a white ribbon
by the way, is tied to the ring, 50 that it can
/ be seen atar.l
| The Knight Of the Black Plume, j. ". Walsh
| looked handsomely under his black, uoddlng
feather. lie rode steadily, but to no avail
THE PRIZES.
After the prizes were all fairly won, the
knights were gathered before the judges where
upon Col. Dawson said to tie winner Of the
| first prize;
Sir: BY your gallant and skillful riding
you have won the first prize-the beautiful
creature which i, before You. | trust it will
make YOU happy to-day; and make You hap
Ply on Tuesday next, when you will have the
/ qualification Of placing a crown on the beau
| tiful head Of her whom you esteem above all
/ women"
The Knight Of Hereford, winner Of the Sc
| cond prize-a choice between a gentleman's
and ladys watch Of equal ya!ue-spoke up
| boldly in this wise: " Gentlemen, | have 10
sweetheart, | will take the big one The
other prizes were then distributed, and all who
were admissible at the clubhouse hurried Thu
Their. There was a cordial attempt on the part
Of the managers of the tourney TO entertain the
representatives, Of the press. Champagne flow
"a freely and those who were not full Of gIG-
~ managed to obtain more solid replenish-
ment Reporters were soon winding their way
home, rsciting from their ivanhoes.
The contest resembled the battle of Hast
ings for icrocity; aud many good lance was
shjvered upon the mail Of Theodorus,
Whose stalwart form might grace the part of
Ferragus or AscabGrt."
But what boots it? III the chief civil, reli-
gjous and political gladat0rs Were there, from
Ben Butler at Washington through Sweeney
and Fisk, to the small fry Of politics. Very
noticeable were the female warriors, Ike so
many Joaus Of Arc.
The great tournament to begin on Tuesday
next, at the same place, bcsiuujn. at > p. -,
is expected to out do that of tie " Field Of the
Cloth of Gold Then comes one at Long
Branch.