Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-09-02
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St. Clements Bay. Aug. &c. 1880

81. elements BAY aug. 20, 1851.
Messrs. Editors.-I was present at the dinner
and tournament which took place at Kewfown
on Wednesday, the 25th instant. There was
comparatively quite a large company in atten-
dance, fairly rcpresenfing the beauty, manhood
and intelligence Of Newtown and surrounding
country IA usual the city Of Le0nardtown
was well represented and there was also a few
from the Csty Of Washington. The dinner, which
was served in the best manner, consisted Of an
abundance of the various essentials and edibles
of the season, both OF the air and water, pre-
pared in manner rejecting much credit upon the
culinary skill Of the ladies of the congregation.
There was also good supply Of confectioneries OF
choice varieties which were highly paironized
and appreciated by the company, as appears
from The fact that ell were sold, yet there was
plentiful supply Of some Of the more choice
kinds 20 the last. Indeed, who could refrain
from purchasing when the tempting viands and
sweets were dispensed in part BY hands still
swecter one of Newtown's falrest daughters
The dinner over, the company adjourned TO the
tournament grounds, a short distance from the
church The officers Of the day were: J. ID.
Thompson, j. J. Alvey and w. d. Heard,
Judges; Col. ]. r. Crane, Chief Marshal, and
Cliff Catberry, Herald. After being skillfulIy
put through several military evolutions, the
knights were drawn up In front Of the stand,
when the Chief Marshal announced to the Judges
that be had the honor Of presenting 10 them
twelve gallant knights 10 contend for the honors
the Orator Of the Day, Hon. Frank N. Holmes,
who proeeeded 70 deliver an appropriate and
eloquent address, In the course Of his remarks,
giving q suecinct and historical sketch Of the
origin, purpose and effects produced By the
ancient order Of knights, and comparing them
with those Of The present day. Mr. Holmes
address was delivered ia his usual happy style
and at times grew truly eloquent, eliciling fire.
quent rounds Of applause The sentence, Wo-
man, noble woman, whose charms liz up NOR
cal man and whose benign influence raises him
out Of the rats of deprayity and exalts him to
his proper station, deserves 10 be engraved in
letters Of gold and indelibly imprinted upon
every heart Mr. II. concluded bis address as
follows: 81 viii dismiss you 70 the extremity
OF the lists. asking you, each Of you, to remeH-
Der that bright eyes, that the most radiant, ex-
quisite and unmatchable beauties Of this irame-
date neigborhood Of Leonardfown, the garden
spot OF this grand old commonwealth of Mary
land, and Of her formidable rival, Washington
city, behold the valiant deeds Of their valiant
knights, and may
The stoutest heart and the steadiest hand
Crown the fairest lady Of all this land /"
Il Icing nov p. m, amidst perhaps as
bright an array OF beauty as ever gracea q tour
nament ground, aud cheered by the bright eyes
the riding commenced aud ended about D. N /.
when the knights, being again marshalled in
front ct the stand, Judge Thompson announced
the result and delivered 20 The respective viciors
the trophies Of their valor and skill John
Eeneh, Knight Of Prince Rupert achieved the
first honor and bestowed this emblem Of his
salor upon the lovely Miss Susie Herbert as
Queen Of Ioveand Beauty; q. Tippctt, knight Of
Careless boy, won the second honor and crown
ne FIRST Maid Of Homer; Jn0. Cryer, knight Of
Pinafore, won The third honor and selected the
beautiful and attractive Miss Daisy Smith, Of
Washington city, for secoad Maid Of Honor;
last, though not least, May Cusiek knikhi j. r.
b. Stuart havinQ wen the fourth honor, CROWN
Cd the beautiful and lovely Miss Ida Diliahay as
third Maid Of Honor Not the least attractive
part Of the performance was the charge Of the
knight Of Woman's Ranch, whose groiesque
dress, squire and department. were calculated 20
excite the Fisible faculties Of the most passive
The crowning ceremonies over, the company re-
paired 10 The shady lawns and delightful walks
OF the church. 10 enjoy the pheasant sea broeze
and paffake Of the nice ice cream, lemonade and
other eonfeetionaries prepared for the occas;oa
and while away che evening hours Ia the usual
pleasansries Of such ocrasions Night driving
near, the crowd began 10 dispeFse and we
noticed soon after this dark cloud arising
in the Northern horizon, indicating the
near approach uf q heavy fall Of rgin but
wishing 10 reach home as quickly a. ,ossihle NE
concluded TO proceed, and caught ia quite =
heavy shower, from which, however, We we're
partially protected BY . superb umbrella pur-
chased Of I. 81. CamalieF B Co. We trust that
lS5t many were thus unfortunate, bnf fear that
soune were. The amount realized By this tosE-
ney ard festival. we learn, was 10 be applied 10
Heredt The church. p.