Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-08-17

.Hessrs. Editors :-Appreciaiive Of
the n0hceIin your paper Of the Center
mai Conctrt and Festival, under " We
direction ~ We men and women folks"
at Bashtrd, as also the subloined
Tournaui{pt. notwithstanding the early
morning, loudy and misting, indicative
of giooeE day, many folks, from both
Charles nd ST. Mary's, were promptly
up to del khtfuI anticipation by visiting
the grou1ds at an early hour.
The concert as contemplated, and de-
signing = elegant feature of this enter
tainmenttin so much as having the Sc
lection o(sofne choice vocalist, due to
isrynges soreness suffered by a part of
the muslf1l body, failed to be executed
according 10 the arranged programme;
knowingthe same was eagerly desired,
and woqd have been appreciated by
many, vet think. after the very en-
livening display of the beautiful and
6rare Of chivalry, which fixed the atten-
ton Of The pleasure-serkers on the tilt
ing grounds from $3.50, p. m, till even
ings din twilight overcasting the land
arrayed FOX for her shadowy dominion,
they, rctnrned with willing and glad
hearts to" We dwelling Of Squire Oscar
e. HAYDEN" where fair and faithful
hands 30 wrought very suiting pro-
violence Tor the hungry, feeling quite
remunerated for the disappointment:
and with minds reverted from the con.
cert with no sense of discomfort. But
more to speak of fair ladies, brave
knights and fitting as appeared on this
occasion. Scarcely less dazzling in
some few respects, and more so in many
others, than the brilliant corteges which
were seen in majestic splendor moving
from castle courts of the proud old king
doms OF France and Spain in the DAYS
when the rivalry of the world for the
mastery of chivalrous splendor and pu-
rity so long remained alike to both.-
So fair women from Charles and st.
Mary's were on the fitting field arrayed
in the splendor of their pride and but
equally balanced in the scales Of rivalry.
AT the appointed hour the knights
were marshalled by Chief Marshal, Os-
car G.. Hayden. and the assistant, Geo.
R. Garner. After parading in knightly
style about the grounds a short while.
they were brough: before the Judges.
and with some fitting remarks from their
chief Marshal were submitted to their
charge: and here they received from
DR.. Hammond, their well chosen Ora
tor, all they could have desired in the
following versely sounding lines.
In days of old, when knight met knight,
And sought for Fame's renown,
They tonight with Axe and Sword and Lance,
To gain the Eictor's crown
Against each other srurred their steeis,
And met with fearful clang.
As Shyercd Lance and flashing Sword,
On shield and Armtr rang.
They fought for glory. not rs foes
Yet many a wound was given.
And many drop of life blood flowed,
From Helm and Armor riyen.
They fought fitting Prize 20 gain,
And each Knight did his duty.
Aad stroye to crown some Ladye Fairc,
As Queen of Love and Beauty.
In Modern times. Knights still contend.
But not in bloody strife
And strive 70 crown some Lady Faire
While thinking Of Wife.
They ride with fearless rein and skill,
With speed OF Eagles Hiug,
And bear alott on Lsnce's point
The object sought-the ring.
The Knights of old held Honor dear,
We're bound hy knightly VOW
To punish wrong, 10 help the weak,
At Virtues shrine TO bow;
To give with liberal hand TO Want,
To succor the oppressed
To fight for Truth, while, in this life,
With health and vigor Blessed,
Do you, Sir Knights. pattern take,
From mobiles; Knights Of old:
And seek in Virtues paths to walk,
And prize her more than gold.
Be gentle, loving just and true;
BE gallant. brave and kind
With body pure, and lofty thoughts
With noble heart and mind.
Shun Vice, though pleasing be its form,
Resist Temptations power,
And barter not Eternal hopes,
In pleasures Of an hour.
Onward and upwardTbe your path,
Your lives to Virtue given:
Your Battle cry, when Foes you meet
g. Fog VIRTUE AND FOR HEAVEN
And nov, Sir knights prepare to strive,
To gain the Victor's prize.
And, with II, loving looks Of JOY
From Fairest Ladies eyes.
But strive with greater zeal TO gain,
\ high and noble name;
Reject the wrong. and choose the right
And seek for Virtues fame.
Aftert this the knights were called to the
soul-stirring charge; and It's fitting to
observe how skillfully some Of them
controlled their fiery steeds. Each
knight was allotted four tits at three
rings. The judges of the fitting were,
DR.. ]. r. 7. Reeves, Messrs. John A.
Barber and S. Hayden. The fitting as
occurred is as follows:
KNIGHTS. RIDES.
Charles J. Bean. 1892
Poictou, A. L. Taveau 2a23
The Plains, w Cough. 1913
Swintou, II. ;. Tayeau, 22ll.
pemhigh, W. Garner, 1921
Wicomico, Jas. Bowie, 1891
CrcSsy. Ed Plowden, l322
The Lodge, Ed Hodges, 2222
81. Joseph, ". d. Plouden, cleo
Red Gauntlet, J. II. Thomas, 6l23
Sleepy Hollow, Jas. Thomas, o32l
The Forest, II. Bean. all
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