The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-06-17

the grand Tournament took place on
the old Fair Grounds last Wednes-
day afternoon. At 2 o'clock the
Knights formed in procession at the
University gate, and, headed by the
Great Western Band, rode down
Main street in double file, while the
Band discoursed its most soul-stir-
ring music. Their costumes were
gorgeous in the extreme, and as on
their prancing steeds they came rid
ing down the street, with their sill
very lances glistening in the sun
light, we were forcibiy reminded of
the chivalric warriors of long ago
who delighted to champion the cause
Of the oppressed and win the favor
Of the fair beauties of the East.
At length the battle ground was
reached, where large audience had
assembled TO witness the contest for
supremacy in Craftsmanship.
The Knights assembled in front of
the Judges stand and listened to a
brief and eloquent charge from Hon.
John Barton Payne, of Kingweed,
after which they retired to the lower
part of the lists, preparatory to en-
tering upon the con test.
Prince Albert (Serg't j. C. Sprigg)
was called out from the judges stand,
and after a flourish from the trumpet,
the Knight bounded forward on his
charger with the speed of the wind,
and was rewarded by taking one
Aug Vi the three.
The Black Prince DIR. J. P. Fitch J
came next, and loud were the shouts
of applause when it was observed
thar he had taken all three of the
rings.
Then came the Knight of the Wa
verify III. H. Hayes) taking one ring.
The knight of the Shenandoah
(E. w. Bedinger) did some excellent
riding, but the unsteadiness of his
horse prevented him from taking any
rings the first ride.
Knight Tancred Percy Latham)
was also unsuccessful the first ride.
The Black Knight Ben. Williams
came next, displaying excellent horse
manship, and took two rings, and in
all probability would have taken the
third one had it been up; but by a
mistake it had not been hung. We
think he should have been allowed
to ride again for the single ring, but
the Judges decided that he must
ride for all or none, so he refused to
ride again.
The young knight of the Monon-
gahela, (John w. Johnson) came
next receiving one ring for his ride.
Last came the portly Knight of
Madagascar, (W. X. Hoffman, also
taking one ring.
All had now ridden once with the
Black Prince ahead, but after the
first ride his horse became unman-
ageable and he failed to sustain the
reputation given him by his first ride.
-Four more rides remained and dur
ing their progress the contest grew
quite exciting especially between
Prince Albert and the Black Prince.
When the riding was ended the score
stood as follows: Prince Albert, 9;
Black Knight, 5; Knight of Waverly,
s.; Knight Of Shenandoah, /; Tancred,
A; Black Prince, 8; Knight of Monon-
gahela, 5; Knight of Madagascar, A.
There was a tie between Prince
Albert and the Black Prince neces-
stating another ride in which the
former was victorious taking two
rings to the latter's one.
The judges then announced that
Prince Albert had taken the greatest
number ond was awarded the first
Erize and the honor Of browning the
queen; that the Black Prince had
won the second prize and was enti-
tied to crown the first maid of honor;
that the Knight of Waverly was the
third in rank and was accorded the
privilege of browning the second
maid of honor; and that the Black
Knight was the fourth and entitled to
crown the third maid of honor.
The Knights again assembled in
front of the judges stand, and rs-
ceived an eloquent and impressive
parting address from Col. D. d. John
son, who also presented to Prince
Albert the first prize, pair Of silver
spurs, and to the Black Prince the
second prize, second pair Of
handsome spurs.
Great credit is due to the mana
gers, and especially to the president
of the association, Col. George w.
Johnson, for the eminent degree Of
success that attended the enterprise.
The tournament ball took place at
$50 p. IN. and was a most elegant
affair indeed. Miss Anna johnson
was crowned queen by Sergeant
Sprigg; Miss Mamie Hoge first maid
of honor by Benny Williams; Miss
Maggie Snyder second maid Of honor
by Henry Hayes; and Miss Oracle
Finnell third maid of honor by j. p.
Fitch.
After tripping the eight fantastic
until quite late hour, the company
adjourned to Debolt's ice cream par
lors for refreshments, and all went
home satisfied and voting The tourna-
ment grand success.
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