Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1873-08-16
The Tournament at Rocky Ridge.

The Grand Tournament and Ball
which is to take place at Rocky
Ridge, on the 23d instant, will be a
capital affair. The one that took
place there a year ago was largely
attended, and was a great success.
This one. it is believed, will far excel
it in all the essentials Of u unique,
gay and elegant as:emblase. a
splendid platform will be nailed to the
ground in the shady grove, where a
succession of Cotillon Parties will take
place of very entertaining and
attractive character.
An elegant dinner will be served
up by Mr.. Hanson Ecker, for the
accommodation Of those who may not
bring with them their baskets filled
with good things. All the delicacies
of the season, ice cream, lemonade,
cakes and CONNECTIONS, pies, water
melons, fruits, etc, will be on hand
at fair prices.
There will be no prize cup offered
for the successful Knight Of the Ring;
but the high honor-an honor con-
silerei in the palmy days of the Age
of Chivalry as worthy Of the best
efforts of the most romantic and
daring Knight-the pleasure Of
browning the Queen Of Love and
Beauty, was sufficient inducement
to quicken the energies of the most
chivalrous Knight. This spirit of
admiration and gallantry has not lost
any Of its charms On the present
occasion it is thought the feeling will
be intensified.
Rocky Ridge is easy Of access by
Railroad from Baltimore, Westmin-
Strr, Frederick, Ilagerstown, fancy
town, Littlestown, and all inter
mediate stations, as well as from
l.mmitSburg, Creagerstown, Lewis
town, and the surrounding country.
1t is pleasant and shady Grove:
Plenty of ice water will be on hand
tocool the inner man.
Some of the best riders and spears
men in the county will be present.
At least dozen Knights will enter
the list for the Crown Of Glory.
The day can be pleasantly spent,
and much amusement afforded the
yotaries Of chivalry and tcrpsIchorean
requirements.
The music by the string band will
be tirst-class and lively.
Life is but short and we should
enjoy it while we live A little fun
now and then will not be out of place.
We should make the "Pic- Me- a day
Of pleasure, mirth and social greeting.
Let the wild bird MARBLE forth its
merry songs and the prancIn8 rosl-
mantle caper gently and niInbly as a
ground squirrel. TO Rocky Ridge
one day in the vcar--a day OF fcstlv-
itv and pleasant recreatlon-tood for
the mind and recreation for the body,
something to rouse and animate the
young, and quicken and reiuvenato
the spirit of the old. All the beauti-
full Young ladies from the valleys Of
Tom creek, Owing5 creek, Hunting
creek, the Monocacy, and Pipe creek,
will be there, and all the admirng
young men will be on hand to Join in
the merry dance--on with the darce
and let music mcrrily resound. "What
more admire and desire ~ and kind
ling into flame. "What more admire
and desire?' The smiles Of the fair
sex and the appreciation Heaven. Go
to the Tournament.
Young ladies who lace themselves
tightly when dressing for dinner,
evidently prefer grace before meat.
ooh, ma, said a little girl who had
been to the show, 1--WE seen the Ele-
plant, and he walks backwards and
eats hay with his tail