The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-11

plu thcm speed 10 their duues.
The Knights then proceeded TO the starting
point, and the fitting began, ending with the
following result;
KStaHrS rIrfns Rings rAKKx.
Ellas pearce, Knight Of lyanhoe........i l 81
John 4. fearce, knight Of the Nalley......O 0 I2
r .. {. Gore, Knight Of Locust Cfoye-..l o Is
g. W. Motter knightof Abdailah steed.. o 0 l--2
Jas; + smith, Knight q The Lost Canse-.l 9 o-2
Jas summers, knightof the Wo0deni egl Q I O--e
y; Bruce Boyle Knight Of Carroll 0s
Mm bnfgoon, knseht Of krin-......-...-.Q Q 9 %
J, D. Miller, knight OF Mountain Doy.,l0 o la
W 4. bennett knight OF Wilton Mood...l rs
!. ". Davis knight Of nlooning Dale...-o 0 OIL
w. A. Bennett, Knight Of Wilton Wood,
Of Green Spring Valley, Baltimore county,
achieved the honor oferowning the Queen OF
Love aud Beauty, and also received the silver
tea set, Elias J.. Pearce, knight Of Iyanhoe,
having succeeded in taking the ring four times,
received the second prize-a handsome saddle
and bridle-and crowned the First Maid of
Honor. There being q lie between the Knights
Of Locust Grove, Monocacy and Taneytown--
each having taken three rings-they rode again
for the honor Of GROWING the Second and
Third Maids Of honor. Excellent horseman.
ship was displayed in this tilt, and four at
tempts were made before il closed. j. A.
Miller, Knigh, Of Monoeacy, was successful,
however, and secured the honor browning the
Second Maid Of Honor, whilst $. l.. Rein
dollar, Knight Of Taneysown, being the next
most successful, was entitled to crown the
Third Maid Of Honor. From some cause or
other neither Of the Knights awaited himself
Of the honor his success merited.
The knight Of Wilton Wood choose for
Queen of Love and Beauty Miss Udie Armour,
la, - II 81
and the knight Of Ivanhoe selected as First
Maid Of Honor Miss Kate Shriver, Of Wake
field Valley, daughter Of the late Augustus
Shriver.
After waiting for the other Knights some
time, Hon. John f. Smith delivered the cor
onation address
The races were then called, the first run
ming race, parse 500; SIS to the first and
SIS to the second.
r. W. Stem entered b. M oyster House
Thompson 4 Robinson entered b, Stranger
John Marsh entered b. Dan
Purse won by Stranger, time 81, sc and SO
seconds.
AS the horses were starting for the third
heat small colored boy in the employ Of
Mr.. Ignatius Gore, of Freedom, attempted to
cross the track, and was struck by Stranger
and knocked senseless, causing the horse to
fall and throw his rider. For a time great
excitement prevailed, as II was thought the
colored boy was killed, but several physicians
took him in charge and he was soon in a con
dition 70 be moved, escaping with small
cut on the lips and skinned nose. The rider
Of Stranger was not hurt by his fall, aud the
horse, recovering his feet, started on the race.
For more than half the distance the other
horse was ahead, but as they reached the
home-streteh some one hallooed at Stranger
and he started off at rapid gait, coming in
a length ahead of his opponent. Here was
exhibited the sense Of trained horse: After
passing the stand he continued ON to the place
where they usually stopped, turned and came
back to the stand, and looked up at the Judg-
es with look as il to ask il the heat was over.
Though coming in first the heat was decided
against him, as he came in without rider.
For the trotting race there we're three en-
tries, to wit:
Martin Quinn entered b h......-........ Blue Ridge
John Gruubne entered b. Tom
VIM Richards b. h.....,.,
Purse 500, $50 to the first and s25 to the
second.
This contest was very exciting, and the full
Eve heats we're trotted before the decision
was made, Blue Ridge winning, time 2:5l, 8
and 2.57. Just as the horses were called for
the last heat a thunder gust came up, and in
a short time the grand stand was empty, and
visitors began leaving the grounds. At the
close Of the trotting race the pennies were
scrambled for by the boys in front of the
stand adjoining the Ladies Building, and
much amusement was created thereby.
SABBATH SCHOOL ANxIYERs1RY AID Cox
cERr.-The Anniversary Of the Methodist
Protestant Sabbath School, at Finksburg,
whichwas held on Sunday was largely attended,
and was in all respects very pleasant affair.
Addresses were made by DR.. j. W. Herring, of
Westminster, Rev. Jesse Shreeve, of Wash
ington city, and Mr.. Battle, Of Baltimore, the
exercises embracing both morning and after
noon. The singing was particularly fine, led
by Mr.. g. w. Horner, with his usual corps
OF good singers, aided on this occasion by
some remarkably fine voices from Baltimore.
The School is under the Superintendance of
Mr.. +. L. Herring, assisted by Mr.. William
Gorsuch, and is one of the most energetic and
effective Schools in the county The Rev. Mr..
Treadway, Of Finksbnrg Circuit being present,
had charge of the programme and also partic-
ipated in the exercises.
A correspondent at Enksbure writes The |
a &Qbnnl hall la NJ
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feet as quiet and harmless as the serpent in
nid-winter. The exercises consisted Of sing |
ing, addresses, business of the Society, &c.
s-foi. batle ana . number o. lady yocallsts
I -, pait'more were present unring the day.
me Professor gave US quite a SPICY address
n inc afternoon, also ioretaste, IN the way |
y vocal music, o. what we might expect on
me ioiiowlng night at the Concert.
on Monday night the Concert came OFF at
Mechanics HAL The committee OF arrange
ments published that this concert would be |
gurs musical treat and l can asnre you that
! ever q promise was fgshlled, that surely
shall not attempt to describe i, as it was
considered BY Judges to be beyond descrip- /
non Mr.. Y: II. Cole, Of Clover Hill, de- |
.erses special credit for his indetatigable ef- |
erts % make It grand success. Mr.. G. is
no halfway man.
On thursday, July ~, At 10 clock, a. m.
ne independent Order Of Mechanics will ded- |
cate their hall, after which they will repair to |
ne grove, where dinner, zee cream, &c. will !
be served Eminent speakers will be present
Dn the occasion; AZ night drand Ball will |
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