The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-01-28

knights wore sixteen in number, as

" Rocky Greek. II. ". Miller
lvanhoo, Jas. N. Caldwell
Edgar Of Ravcnswood, ". NJ. Harden
Sir Walter Ruleigh, E.". Davis
Birmingham, s. F. Cooper
Knight Of tho Elmo, W. I. Holly
Black Prihcc, J< Il. Craig
! Scrgt. Jasper, JF. Wylio
x. of oIaddon's Grove, +. McCuliouEI
| 6tonewall, j. Y. Ragslalc
X; Of the Round Table, J. N. Caldwell Caldwell,
Indian Chief. Ira s. Scott,
Unexpected Knight, l. +. Pagan,
After some handwriting, tho trial
of skill began. Quo by one the
knights dashed through with poised
lances, and though all did their do
Soirs Lobly, the Goddess Fortune
was, as usual, fickle. We fancied we
could see ladies' changing color, as
their respective champions bore the n,
selves in the lists, now trembling
with apprehension, and again beam
ing with pleasure, or exhibiting dis
appointment ut the result. Space
will not permit detailed account of
the tilting. at the close of the third
essay, it was announced that Black
Prince, sustaining reputation
won in the hard fought battles Of
Crecy and Poictiers ii u edie sal days
when. rances were y, rbed, and
knights wero armed cap-a-pie, had
borne off Lonors with seven rings, and
was entitled to crown the Queen of
Love and Beauty. Tho Knight of
Rocky Creok', was proclaimed second :,
he having taken six rings; and Bir-
mingham with five rings claimed
tho third place of honor. Ravens
wood, Sergeant Jasper, the Uncx.
pected knight and Indian Chief were
competitors for the fourth place, oaoh
having borno off four rings. These
were made to compete a secoud
time, when Ravenswood was Spr o.
nounccd entitled to the fourth honor.
A trial Of horscmanship was then
ordered. Although several of the
knights displayed great skill in the
management of their stccds, we we're
acquainted with but four, Walter
Raleigh, Indian Chief, Ravenswood
and Jasper. After some consulta.
tion, the judges awarded tho gilt
spurs to Walter Raleigh.
The award ofprizcs and the corona
tion were next in order. The prizes
were respectively a silver pitcher,
silver cake has ket, gold lined goblet,
gold lined cup and spurs. After
the presentation of these, tho Black
Prince, in knightly style, placed the
crown upon the brow of Miss Mary
e. Miller, proclaiming her in set
address, the Queen of Love and Beau
ty. Miss Ida B. Mobley was chosen
first Maid of Honor, and Misses
Minnie Coleman and Amanda Davis,
Of Rideway, third and fourth Maids
Honor respectively.
Thus ended tho Tournament. An
inyitationl was extended to tho visitors
to attend the Ball that evening.
by this time the clouds woro be-.
ing dissip"ted iuto thin air,
and the Sun having decided it
not beneath his dignity to be present
on this occasion, came from his hiding
place diifusing a genial glow upon
everything; and that night The moon
she'd her gentle beams upon the JOY.
Gus party.
AS many Of the Visitors we're from
distance, it was decided that tho
ball should begin at an early hour,
and shortly atter night fall, in the
new Masonic Hall, dancing was com.
mcnccd under the enlivcnihg strains
Of Oscar Ellington's colored string
ho nj Fro,S
quadrilles, supper was announced,
and the party. repaired to Carroll's
new Hotel. Here sumptuoos re-
past was furnished. Substantials in
abundance gladacncd the eyes of the
practical while the sentimental por.
tion discussed airy nothings over tho
most tempting Wanda. There must
have been two Hundred and fifty or
three hundred guests at the tables. We
cannot give the number with accura-
cy as our Attention was turned
rather. to the feast than those feasting.
After, supper, dancing was renewed
with zest, and 1uadrillcs, lanccrs,
polkas .galops, waltzes, and ct! cr
dances varied the programme till tho
small hours Of the morning.
The queen was attended by many
fair subjects, each of whom hold
sway over retinue of admirers.
Besides the, Royal Set, We Particular
ly noticed Misses P aand T. ,
Miss s.. Misses Il and
McC----, Miss R-;, and several
others who-c namos We did not learn
in tho excitement of the dance. The
married ladies who wore chaperopes
also added grace and dignity, and
We'd in charms with their younger
sisters.
All things must end, and the
Idurhameut and Bali at last wcro
over. Thoy were complete success
A icm&rEahlc circumstance is that
in all this crowd, there WAS no dis.
thi hante, Saloons were closed, and
nothing occurred to NOR tho pleas,i @