Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-10-28


0f The Tournament.
1ndqes- Rnbl. c. Combe, Col. John
w 1enkinn, ] II. Parsons.
Chef Marshal, Osrar 9. Hayden.
Herald. George Z. Gamer.
sNas nearly dark wheil the filling
was over and the long ssfing OF car
RAGS stretched away 10 Town. Tn
der lhe committees arrangements The
roronaiion would not take place until
The 4~enine al the Society's Hall. III
addilion to The honor Of browning The
Queen Of Love and Beauty. the the sue
cessluI knight was ensitIed TO lance
a. champion Of The four counties, but as
the contest was narrowed down 10 81.
Mars and Charles, The reward vas
givsa. 70 Charles. the knight Of Herds
Monnt having proved himself redoub-
bsal3s knight.
TIE BAIL.
The Hall Of the Society was crowded
with The beauty Of The two conntles
which contested in the Tournament
A Gle string and brass band added en-
Iivenfng strains TO the festivities. The
Hall had been beautifully decorated
With evergreens by the young ladies
81 the Village and pesenied an appear
ance 81 3 fairy bower. Col. Jos. $. ALI
ston The regularly appointed Orator Of
the Eof0nalion. delivered another TASTE
fol address, and In a most becoming
waxhesg0wed the crowns on the choice
/ OF eressful Knights, as follows:
QUEEN or Love and Beauty, Miss Ma
ME Carrico: first maid of honor, Miss
Nelly Hayden; second maid OF honor,
Miss Julia G. Raley: third maid Of hon.
or Miss Philo Gardiner; fourth maid OF
honor, MISS Anna Stone; fifth maid OF
honor. Miss Katie Bowling.
The Ball was kept up until late and
all have voted thai it was au enjoya-
bic affair in every particular, and thus
ended the FIRST day of the celebration.
SECOND DAY.
Another pretty day gave signs Of fun in the
racing programme. The entries had been made
on the evening before and pools were sold by the
committees agent r. j. Moore. Much excite
many cases the fsvorites were the losers in the
races. The crowd, much larger than the day
before repaired to the grounds after an early
dinner The track was in excellent condition
and the weather was inst the thing for good ra-
cling. The three events Of the programme for
the day were all excellent contests and excited
the interest Of all present.
FIRST RACE.
! ola mile dash-entrance S2.50-purse, SIS.
Dr. Charles Combs started the horses, with
Forest King in the lead, Minnie second and Fam
ME last This position was kept until about
half way down the back stretch, when Minnie
locked Forest King, with Fannie closing up the
gap made at the starting. Minnie passed Forest
King at the lower turn and the horses entered
the home stretch well punched. An exciting
race was had home, but Minnie came in AT easy
winner by two lengths, Forest King second and
Fannie last.
SUMMARY.
Minnie. David Hammett, ST. Mary's county,
Forest King, J. G. Howard, Charles 2
Fannie, James Bean,
SECOND RACE.
mile dash-entrance 81 50-purse $50.
The horses started well, with Timber Loo first,
Minnie second, Bug third and Frank Goldsboro'
fourth. Minnie passed Timber Loo on the back
stretch, and was being pressed By Frank Colds
btr0', who had now taken the second place.
The contest was now between Minnie and Frank
Goldsboro, and they entered the home stretch
nearly locked. There was an exciting run up
the home stretch Minnie winning by a neck,
hard pressed, Frank GGldsboro' second, Timber
Loo third.zila Bug fourth.
SUMMARY
Minnie. David Hammelt, St Mary's county,
Frank Goldsboro', F. Goldsboro', " 2
Timber Loo, ID. Coode, 3
Bug, +. Mattingly,
THIRD RACE.
Mile heats-enirance 81 50-purse SIS.
The horses started well, with Charley Winder
leading, Baltimore Jr., second, Blue Dick third
and Kadi fourth. winder led until on the lower
turn Of the back stretch, when he was locked by
Baltimore, Jr., and both horses entered the home
stretch even. An exciting run was had home,
bnt Baltimore was winner by neck, Winder
second, Blue Dick third and Kadi distanced.
AND HEAT.
Winder again took the lead, hard pressed by
Baltimore Jr. This position was held until on
the lower turn where Blue Dick rapidly closed
up the gap and Tapped Winder. The horses en-
tered the home stretch nose and nose and the
race home was very exciting, Blue Dick coming
in an easy winner. Winder second and Balti-
more, Jr., just saving his distance.
This heat had bnt two starters. Blue Dick and
Baltimore, Jr. Baltin or Jr., started IN the
lead and made an effort 10 hold il, but was easily
passed by Blue Dick ON the back stretch, who
came in an easy winner By several lengths.
SUMMARY.
Blue Dick. David Hammett, ST. Mary CO., Pa
Baltimore, Jr, j. c. Howard, Chas. county,
@. winder, J. S. Fenwick, 81, hary's = Q
Kadi, D. COOde, o
At NIGHT.
The main feature of the celebration at night
| was the entertainment given at the Society's
Hall by the Buckley and Morris Minstrels. A
large audience was present and the whole affair
was a success. The Orchestra was very fine and
added greatly 20 che vocal music. These min
strels are justly celebrated, and we regret that
space will not allow Us 70 give more detailed
account Of the entertainment. Anyhow, all
were pleased.
rms THIRD DAY.
An agreeable surprise was manifested by all
70 see the sun rise so beautiful and warm.
Threatening warnings OF the evening before were
indicative that bad weather would interfere with
the last days sport. Another large crowd had
gathered in the Village and at O'Clock took up
the line Of march for the course. Entries for the
races were made on Tuesday evening. and pools
were sold 10 a considerable amount. The three
events had good entries, and great excitement
was anticipated The racing commenced At 2
o'clock, an the horses, with the exception Of
Frank Goldsboro', who was entered in the sec
ond race, eoming to time
lsF RACE.
mile and repeaf-enirance q 5o--purse go.
There were Eve starters 10 this race. A good
start was had, except as TO Revenue, who went in
advance. Bug second aud the Others close up
Revenue held the srst place, bard pressed by
Bug. and came in winner by length, Bug sec
ond, Fannie third, Eugene fourth ara shoo Fly
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