Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1875-09-10

ers always abreast with the times. We are
visage of his, and invite him TO call often.
Mr.. w. Stonestreet will accept our heart
felt thanks for large quantity Of peaches.
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TOURNAMENT AT CARROLL CHApEL.-"The
Cottage" a picturesque village, nine miles
from Washington, on the Seventh street road,
being the country seat Of Captain J. A. Bob
rer, was the scene of most joyous gathering
on Wednesday of last week, and the day pre-
vious, it being the occasion OF rural bazaar
and grand tournament, given for the benefit
of the Carroll Chapel, sometimes called St.
Johns Church, the OLDEST place of worship in
Maryland. The first days programme con-
sisting of a fair during the day, and grand
concert of amateur vocalists and Ministries,
passed Off very successfully but the main at
traction was the tournament and coronation
ball which came off Wednesday. There was a
large crowd in attendance, and in addition to
the throng of country people who were pres
emf, there were hundreds of persons from
Washington city who embraced the opportu-
nifty of attending and witnessing a country
festival in all its glory, and well were they re-
paid for their trouble, as all unanimously
agreed that such an enlivening scene as was
presented, had not been witnessed in this
vicinity for a number ofyears. During the day,
the stands, which were deliberately decorated,
and under the supervision of the most beauti-
full and bewitching ladies, for which Mont
gomery county is renowned, were literally
praironized and quite handsome sum of
money realized.
In the morning, a game of base ball was
played on the lawn before an admiring null
titude, between the Montrose and No Name
mines, both composed of young men from the
surrounding country. A its conclusion, the
result was announced as 20 to 2, in favor of
the Montrose nine, and they were presented
with handsome bat and ball by Chief Mar
shall, NJ. J. Brown, on behalf of the interested
ladies In the afternoon, at O'Clock, all
prellmnaries being arranged, the all engross-
ing topic Of the day--the tournament, COM
menced Mr.. Brown, the Chief Marshal, was
assisted by Messrs Samuel Cashell and
Thomas E. France. The judges were, DR.. G.
A. Fox, james Pearce, Jackson Cashcll 7. G.
Connolly, and R. Mullcan; and Messrs. G.
Grady and e. II Perry acted as heralds. The
competing knights were then arranged in line
in front of the grand stand. and were address
ed by I. A. Lambert, ESQ.,, of the Washing
ton bar, the orator of the day
The riding then began, and though the
track was heavy, the exhibitors of skill and
dexterity shown in craftsmanship by the RI
ders, was excellent and highly commended on
all sides There were two rings, the distance
was lao yards, and the time allowed twelve
seconds.
The five knights making the highest score,
all tieing at four rings, then rode off, which
resulted in Mr.. L. II. Thompson winning the
first prize, and the honor of browning the
queen of love and beauty, and he selected
Miss Lerin Mr.. Samuel Cissel, second prize,
who chose Miss Ella Armstead as the first
maid of honor; Mr.. f. B. Clarke, third prize,
who chose Miss Josie Anderson as second maid
of honor; Mr.. ;. H. Nicholson, fourth prize,
who selected Miss Lizzie Kent as third maid oil
and the pleasant duty of browning the beau
teous queen and her fair maid, devolving upon
Hon. Montgomery Blair he made one of his
usual felicitous addresses, making all his lis
teners feel happy and in the best of spirits
The dancing of the queens set closed the
festivities, and all the country people departed
for their homes, well pleased with their visit
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION - The
Montgomery County Democratic Conservative
Convention assembled in the Courthouse al
this place, on Tuesday last. The Convention
was called TO order by Mr.. L. B. Prettyman,
who made a few suitable remarks referring te
the call for the Convention, and announced
that nominations were in order for temporary
Chairman and Secretary.
Captain Vim. O. Sellman. of the Third Dis
trict, received the nomination for President
Mr. Hattersiy W. Talbot, of the Fourth Dis.
trict, and DR.. r. I. Colt, of the Third Dis
trict, were chosen Secretaries
Mr.. Solomon Dowden, of the Second Dis
trict, moved the appointment of committee
upon credentials and permanent organization
Mr.. James B. Henderson, of the Fourth
District, moved that each delegation name one
gentleman as the committee, which was adopt
ed, and the Chair announced the following
committee, viz: Harry Gaiiith, First District ;
Solomon Dowden, Second District; George
Brewer, Third District; James Andrews,
Fourth District; VIM. Bradley, Fifth Distaict.
The Convention then adjourned until o clock
P. NJ
The Convention was called to order at P
NJ, by the Chair, who announced that the re-
port of the Committee upon Credentials and
Permanent Organization was the next bust
ness in order. The chairman of the commit
tee, Mr., Henry Griffith. reported the creden-
tails of the delegates.
Solomon Dowden of the Second District,