The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

/ Inc IOllOWln2 OLcerS were CHOSEN
Chief Marshal. p. J. Davis, Esq.
Assistant Marshal-A. W. Perrie, ESQ.
Judges.-Hon. Richard Grason, Edward Jen
kins, Washington Stevenson and Danl Jenifer
Esqs., and Col. D. G. Mcintosh.
OratOr.-Chas. f. Fendall, Esq, of the Balti
more county Bar.
Heralds -Masters Dan. aud Charley Jenifer.
The names of fourteen knights appeared on the
| programme out of which number but nine were
found willing to try their skill in the joust, viz
DR.. Charles Baldwin. ......... White Rose
John Grason. WiU IF I Can
John Patterson. lVittoao Dale
JeH. Shanklln .. Hatt0n
Thomas Lost Cause
Joseph George. Chestnut Grove
WllHam Grason Uo0d nope
VIM. Risteau. 1oI1Sontolon
joshua I0enhoe
AT o'clock the knights we're drawn up 10 line
in front of the judges stand to receive some in
structiOns, Immediately after which the riding
was commenced, aud resulted in victory for
Knight of "Will if Can" who named as Queen
of Love aud Beauty, Miss Marion Jenifer; the
knight Of clifton" being second, named as First
Maid of Honor Miss 7. A Cromwell of Baltimore
the knight of "Willow Dale' named as Second
Maid, Miss Tiffany of Baltimore, and the Knight
Of "White Rose" crowned Miss Rosa White, also
of Baltimore, as Third Maid
When the contest had been decided the sue
cessful Knights selected their ladies and escorted
them to the judges stand, where, in the absence
of the orator, who was unavoidably detained,
Thos. B. Dorsey, Esq, OF the Howard county
Bar, addressed them in few well chosen and
beautiful remarks, at the conclusion OF which the
GROWING took place.
After this pleasant ceremony had been gone
through with the ladies of the royal party es-
l.. -. e Il.
the entire company, repaired 10 Mr.. Jenfer's res
idenence, and soon pleasant groups were formed
discussing the sports of the day. Thus passed an
hour or more most delightfully."-. 1t was known
that Mrs. Jenier had kindly rendered the use OF
her parlors in which the happy throng were to
chase the fleeing hours in the merry dance, and
all seemed eager that there should be no time
lost in inaugurating this part of the programme.
They had not long to wait for at an early hour
the excellent band took position IN the parlors,
aud 10 the music Of a beautiful 'Eanciers, the
royal party were soon tripping it on the light
fantastic" At the conclusion of this dance al
most the entire company Joined in the exhilera-
ting amusement, which was kept up steadily un-
Ill supper WAS announced at IL o'clock. Ii is
useless for us to attempt description of the sup
per- We did so before and failed so inglorious-
~ that We shall not try il again. Suffice TO say
il was grand that could be wished tor was
there in such abundance, and prepared with such
exquisite taste that il could not fail to tempt the
appetite OF an epicure, and we might say, to all
OF which ample justice was done. After supper
dancing was resumed, and at l O. CLOCK a ire
freshmeut" supper was announced, which, like
the first, was all that could be desired ice creams,
water ices, fruits, and in fact every thing was
there iu endless variety. The company did not
disperse until nearly day light, and even at that
h0ur caamad m rillinn tn the i0YOuc
Apropos to the above we publish the follow
ing, handed US by gentleman of Towsontown ::
When Nature in her brightest hue,
Spreads to the ravished eye, the view
0fwinter leaves in every wood,
On "Good Hopes noble height | stood,
And watched the panoplied array
Of knights and steeds in trappings gay,
That both from near and far away
Came trooping forward to the fray.
Brave Knights were there, whose lance before
Had oft the palm Of victory bore,
While some had never couched a lance
To win his lady's kindly glance.
Aud lovely woman, too, was there,
But cen your minstrel scarce would dare
To try to tell how bright and fair
And lovely all the ladies were.
Nor would he dare to say that one,
In beauty all the rest outshone.
Each Knight, of course, thought her the fairest
But now the Knights prepare to ride
And by their proves to decide
Which ones shall be the pleasing duty
To crown the "Queen of Love and Beauty"
The Marshall cries, "Charge! Charge Sir
Knight
And on his charger, bounding light,
Like arrow shot from henchman's bow
The Knight of the "White Rose" passed our
view.
Then came Sir John, "Will if Cam
And he of "Willow Dale"
Next "Hilton's" Knight, the lists then ran,
When was he known to fail?
Then came the gallant Southern Knight,
And next on sable steed,
Came be of chestnut Grove" in sight
And passed at maddening speed.
Then came Good Hope" whose skillful lance
Had gained him wide renown.
Then passed the lists like lightning's glance,
The "Knight of Towsontown."
The "Knight of Ivanhoe" then passed
At fearful speed-he was the last
Again, and once again they ran,
Then "HiIton's" Knight and "Will if l cam"
Had by their proves tied.
Then each for honor, love and fame
And hoping her he loved to name,
They now prepare to ride.
Sir John rode first, and on his lance
Bore off the slender rings,
Then threw around triumphant glance
And back his trophies brings.
Then swift to win the wished for prize,
The steed of "Hilton's" Knight then flies
And he and Sir John again are ties.
Then Sir Johns steed with slackened rein
Once more came bounding DER the plain,
Now, by Saint George, both rings again.
He won the prize, for "Hilton's" Knight
Bore but one ring away,
And then the smile of ladies bright
Rewarded the victorious knight
The hero of the day.
"White Rose" and "Ivanhoe' charged thrice,
But time is short, tmust suffice
To say that "White Rose" won.
Then each brave Knight received the prize
Crowned the one fairest to his eyes.
The tournament was done.
Then for the groaring festal board,
And for the whirling dance,
Each Knight exchanged his foaming steed
And threw aside his lance.
Zen when the morning planet bright
Gave token of receeding night
The revelry was at its height.
May "Good Hopes" noble roof still stand,
And all within be blessed
With many, many happy years,
Peace, plenty, health and rest.
And now your minstrels song is done.
His harp's untuned, his thoughts are flown,
He folds his cloak and all unknown,
He bids you now good night
O~
BEAUTIFUL SEAsoN.-This is the most beauti-
full season of the year-in the country, not
withstanding the copious fall of the leaves, the
disappearance of the gorgeous summer flowers,