National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-28
CHURCH AND CuIVALRY.
GRAND TOURNAMENT IN MONTG ON
cry COUNTY.

T:I..TING OF THE KNIGHTS-CROwNING
or The QUEEN-THE FETE CuAMPETRE-
WHO WERE THERE AND WHAT THEY DID
"A PLEASANT DAY AND GOOD PROFITS
FoRTHE CHURCH.
A grand tournament IN the countryis something
that IS not to be laughed at, because rich and
poor alike attend in their Sunday clothes, some
with esIicOeS and some in silks, who mix together
in the most becoming style. Some people may
think when the announcement is made thAt
tournament and fete champetTe is to be hela ID
country village that it amounts to nothing, oUt IN
this they are greatly mistaken. some months
since proieet was set on foot for the purpose Of
raising funds for the support Of the Carroll chapel
and schools in Montgomery county, Maryland,
and various entertainments were held, such as
pIenics balls SC, which realized aeat sums. a
grand tournament and fete was added TO the list.
This parish is composed Of three churches, IN
der charge Of Father Machin. The church for
the benefit OF which the tournament was held
carries with It an historic name. On the present
site stood the church in which Bishop Carroll, the
brother Of Charles Carroll Of CarrOllton, said MS
first Mass.
The Pensioners and Father Maohin, feeling
inclined 20 aid in the success OF the church, inau-
gurated a tournament and fsie chdmpetre, which
was held at the cottage on the Seventh-street
road in Montgomery county, Maryland, yester
day.
THE ASSEMBLY.
Early in the day large numbers Of vehicles
could be seen vending their way towards Carroll
cottage and by three o'clock the lawn in front Of
Carroll cottage was completely packed with We
hieles, while at the place where the running was
TO take place were hundreds Of people.
At4 O'Clock the judges, Hon. A. H. P. Clarke,
James Pierce, Hon. T. F, COrly, and DR.. Stone,
ordered the assembly to be sounded, when the
knights formed in front OF the judges stand and
were addressed by George Peters, Of Rockville,
nd. On the conclusion Of Mr.. Peters remarks,
the judges announced the knights, as follows:
"MazePpa," John JohnsI mo Name" Frank
Clark; Rock Greek, +" George Mullican; Raven
Plume" VIM. Burit; white Hail." E. Scaggs;
mo one to Love-" P. Scaggs; "Lone Star" J.
Councilman; Of Howard" H. Dorsey; Lime
stone Valley" r. Carr; "Paint Branch, W. B.
Davis; Hope" d. Mullican; "St. John," o.
CLARK; Silver Springs" W. Stewart; Rolling
Green" G. Stewart; Lonely Dove" J. Crsw-
fOrdi Forest Glen" R. S. Andersen; Mont
gOmery," J. Mulllcan; Cottage" J. s. Bohrer;
"Of the Season." G. Thompson; "Sleeping Hol-
lOW," E. q. Stubbsi "WnI If I Can" c. Brown.
THE TOURNAMENT.
The knights were arranged about two hundred
and fifty yards from the rings, 1.-TWO in number,)
and the judges, sfteT being satisfied that all was
right, ordered the marshal to give the command,
knight Of No Name, prepare to charge; charge,
Sir knight" Almost instantly after the order Of
command was given the Sir Knight on his fiery
steed, came flying along the track and threw his
lance for the rings knight sfter knight followed,
until the whole number on the list had ridden the
required number OF times After all the knights
had finished riding they were assembled in front
Of the judges stand, when It was announced that
the Knight Of Howard lir. Howard Dorsey, was
entitled to crown the Queen Of Love and Beauty,
MI Calvin Brown the first Maid Of Honor, Mr..
Pinkney MARROW the second Maid OF Honor, and
Mr.. Dallas Mullcan the third Maid of Honor.
GROWING OF THE QUEEN.
Aner the announcement was made the knights
were formed in line, preceded by the Rockville
band, the committee OF arrangements, the
judges the heralds, Smith, Thompson and Spen-
Ger Watkins, the marshals, Chief II. J. Brown,
S. Cashen and W. W. Comfy, and marched
around the grounds to the coronation stand,
where the knights formed in q hollow square and
crOWning Of the queen and maids took place.
AFTER the ceremony was over Hon. Montgomery
Blair made the coronation speech, during which
he denied that the days Of chiFalry were over,
but asserted that they had just begun. He ad-
vised the young men 10 continue in their sports,
and whenever they desired any one to deliver
the coronation address TO call upon him. He
liked the fun and felt that It was mans duty to
encourage It. ATter further pleasing remarks,
Judge Blair closed by telling those assembled TO
go forward and enjoy themselves in any way that
best pleased them. The party then dispersed and
TO the music Of the good string band began the
merry dance.
FETE CHAMPETRE-
On the approach Of shutdown the many lanterns
that were hung around the grounds set apart for
the occasion were lighted, aud, with the assist
ance CT the moon, the grounds were made as light
Rs day. Those engaged in the dance ceased their
gayetIes and repaired to the many booths and
made their purchases for the laudable object foE
which the entertainment was inaugurated. After
7 q casual E,snee over the grounds there was found
to be a confeeHoneTy table, supplied with all
that the heart could desire. This table was pre-
sided over by Mrs Captain ]. S. Waugh, assisted
by Mrs. Wolf and daughters and Mrs. OrendroP,
livery pretty.) Jacobs Well was the next point
Of observation. This was very attractive, and
was presided over by Miss q. y. BohreT, beau
trll blonde the queen Of love and beauty assisted
by Miss Carroll, Of Baltimore.
The fancy table was also very attractive. Miss
Van Riswlck, who had the honor Of being in
charge did her duty we'll The dinner table! Oh,
my! There are not words to express the manner
in which It was supplied. All kinds OF meats,
preserves In abundance, good old Maryland bread,
and every other thing that would please the most
fastIdlous. Mrs. Fenwlck had the honor OF being
the presiding elder, with able assistants as pill
lars, which reminded one Of IN old-iashioned
Methods: dinner to the members OF conference,
where each and every oas tried tEer best to Ell
the inner man.
TIE OUTSIDE ARRANsENESTs.
Asa matter Of course there were ladies, snd
pretty too, who were engaged in realizing money
for the church outside OF the Fste Champetre
Many pretty ladies could be seen selling button
bouquets, cigars, &c, from which they realized
neat profits. AMER the stock for disposal outside
Of the stands had been sold, the ladies resOrled
70 the project OF raining the remainder Of the
stock on hand. Chances were taken readily. The
dance shortly after was resumed and continued
until the announcement was made that the lottery
was open for those holding chances to make their
throws. The result after much amusement,
stood as follows: Three bottles Of very old
wine won by Ida Stewart. A handsome
cologne bottle 10 Miss Laura Fenwck.
Olhcri articles Of great value were won
at the tables OF Misses MOllie Van Riswick and
Rosa McDermott. A very handsome selection
OfVarietics were presented.
Mrs. T. Noland at her table, had a cake pre-
scented by Mr.. Clark, which was won by ratfie,
realizing quite a neat sum. Mrs holland sold
everything on her table
Mrs. Bohrcr had on her table handsome
PRAYER book bound in blue velvet, with solid gold
clasps; also q handsome cake, which was also
rafied, bringing handsome amount.
Mrs. Feuwlck's table was also abundantly sup
plieus inc CyuttlLs u WHICH were al QlEpOseu u
Miss Corinne BOhrer, with her assistants, was
very successful at Jacobs well.
The picture Of Father Machin was won by MI
VIM. Fegan. A rustic cross OF wax won by J.
Van Riswick. A very handsome pincushion was
won By Miss J. Clagett. A set fvases was won
by Mrs CasheIl; also a set OF vases by MT.
Raner. To the ladies in charge great praise is
due, especially to Miss Carrie BOhrer. Mis-
Carroll OF Baltimore, Miss Mollie Van Riswick,
Mics Rosa McDermOtt and Mrs Orendort, who
were untiring in their efforts TO make the occa-
sion both pleasant and profitable.
TIE LADIES PRESENT.
Miss Alexander, Miss Van Riswlck, Mrs. Lam
bert, Mrs Samuel Eormsnt. Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Gordon, 5. Z. Wheauey and lady, Miss McDer-
mott, Mrs. BealI Mrs. Reid, Mrs. SturteVant,
Mrs ThOS. Brown, Mrs. Ecciton. Mrs. S.Wilkins,
Miss ClRgett, Miss Davis, Miss Carroll, Miss
Anderson, Misses Katie and Gertie McNabb,
Miss Shaw, and many others Among the most
noticeable as good dancers were Frank E.Thyson
and Miss BohTOr, the Queen OF Love and Beauty.
According TO the programme, It WAS intended
that Mr.. T. A. Lambert, Of Washington, should
deliver the coronation address but this gentleman
declined In fayer OF Hon. Montgomery Blair
The occasion was throughout most pleasant and
one that will long be remembered