National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-19
TOURNAMENT.
Exciting Sport at the National Park-Large
Attendance Of Ladies and Gentlemen-Post-
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Attendance Of Ladies and Geatlemsn-Post-
ponsmsnt Until To-Day.
Some time since number OF the publicspirited
citizens of Prince Georges county, feeling the
necessity for some such place, concluded to make
an effort for the erection Of public hall In that
county somewhere not far distant from the Dis
trict. The erection Of such hall as they pro-
pose would not be Q very expensive venture, and
their intention was 70 supplement It BY the or
ganfzation Of literary and other societies for the
young men, and In the course Of time the found
ing Of O free public library. They argued that
With yi II
ones, they had been IN The habit Of cOngregating,
and with this
PRAIsKweRTHY OBJECT
In view they undertook the task Of raising the
means necessary for its construction. A meeting
or two was held, and q considerable sum sub
scrfbed, and then as means Of securing the re-
puSc 70 Of The county
city could add their contributions, and At the
same time have some enjoyment for Il; com
HALEY, James p. Kirby, Mrs. James Grimes,
DR.. John W. Bsyne and james E. HALEY were
announcement Of an entertainment covering two
days, to be held at the National Park, near the
Government asylum, on August IL and IS The
gun and pistol shooting and other games, and the
Second Of a grand tournament, to be followed by
the usual coronation ceremonies, orations and
GRAND BALL.
The arrangements for the tournament were ex-
cellent, and but for the unfavorable weather the
event would have been the most interesting and
successful given in this vicinity for years. The
track for the tourney was laid of on the home
stretch Of the track, directly in front Of the
fine balcony of the old hotel, which afforded
ample facilities for sightseers and judges In the
beautiful grove adjoining large platform had
been erected for the dancers, and on this and
beautifully and artistically decorated was the
spot set apart for the coronation ceremonies.
Beyond that, but in easy reach, were tables pre-
sided over by ladies at which Refreshments Of all
kinds were served. The time fixed for the open.
ing Of the tourney was O'Clock, and before that
hour there was an exceedingly large audience on
the grounds, including some Of the best-kRown
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
of the District and Prince Georges county. At
the appointed time the bugle was sounded, and
in response thirteen knights, well mounted and
clad in appropriate costumes, assembled In front
Of the judges stand. These, headed by Chief
Marshal T. Owen Berry, esq, and his aids, (Wm.
B. Bayne, jr., and John b. MarburyO made Q
short march, and again halting in front Of the
judges stand were briefly addressed, after which
as follows: DR.. +. Il. Heiskell, Fenwick Young,
Woodbury. Wheeler, Gen. Hugh Ewing, Hon. s.
T. Suit and Robt. Martin.
The heralds took their position as follows VIII.
fred Marshal, Nelson Brumagin, Livingstone
Henry Nsylor and John Bury. All being In read
iness the signal was given. and amid the applause
of the audience, and after the exhibition Of some
Of the finest horsemanshtp ever shown In this Dis
trict, the three tits accorded each rider were
concluded and the result announced as follows: