Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-10-26

STONE we reHreEIed that We arrEv-
ed too late TO haar the admirable adj
dress Of the Ornssr Of the Dav. Hon.
Andrew G. Chaplain. but re learned
Of Its substance BEN others, and from
the many compliments bestowed. 1t
vas quite eloqudnt and appropriate.
Nine knightsc0ntended for the honors
Of the day. We give the names OF
the successful knights. via: james NJ
Bean. Of Charles county, knight Stick
About, Stick In and Stick Out: T. o.
Sandy, Va, Knight Of Virginia: Jno.
Leach, Of st. Mary's, Knight Prince
Rupert; George M. Slye, st. Mary's.
knight st. Elmo. The riding com
menced about 8. p. m, and concluded
4.oU, p. m, when the knights were
raarshalled in front Of the grand stand
BY their chief, and Chief Judge Da.
Wis announced the result In substance
as follows: Knight Stick About, Stick
In and Out. | have the pleasure to an
nounce that you. having taken eight
rings, have the honor Of browning the
Queen Of Love and Beauty, and in adj
dition | present you with this cup.
the gift Of THE proprietor. In the
same tasteful manner it was announ-
ced to the knight Of Virginia that he
had the honor Of crcwning the first
maid Of honor nee Rupert the Sec
ond maid and st. Elmo - third maid
OF honor, each being presented with
set of silver spoons. In presenting
the second set, the Judge felicitously
remarked that they were toddy spoons,
but he trusted that the knight would
not use them for any such purpose.
In conclusion, he informed them that
the coronation ceremonies would take
place during the evening in the
ballroom, when they were expec-
ted to exercise their usual gallan-
try, good taste, etc. The company
then adjourned to the pavilion and
enjoyed themselves in the usual pleas
antries of such occasions until near
nightfall, when, after partaking of an
excellent supper prepared by the host,
the browning ceremonies were pro-
ceeded with. Eight seats were ranged
in the rear end OF the ballroom, Just
IN front of the orchestra, and seated
in these were the successful knights
and the Queen and her Maids of Hon
or, all handsomely arrayed, with the
audience in front. d. G. Hammett,
Esq, then proceeded in his usual hap
py style to deliver the coronation ad-
dress. After speaking for a while
upon generalities, he referred in elo-
quent and feeling terms to the fact
that Virginia was so well represented
at this tournament as a recipient of
its honors, and expressed the hope that
as she and Maryland had always be IN
united by a common bond of sympa-
thy In the past, so they would con-
time to be in the future, and the in
cidents of this day would tend to
unite in frner bonds the hallowed
friendship of former years. With APP
propriate speech, interspersed with
the flowers of poetry, he concluded by
presenting the crowns to the respec-
tive victors, who in turn presented
them to the ladies of their choice.
Mr.. Hammett's speech, of which
have only attempted to give in part
the substance, was frequently applaud
ed. The exercises were accompanied
with that harmony of sweet sounds
80 fittingly called the 1.-THE food of
love'-the strains of delightful mu-
sic-and soon after the queen and her
maids led off ina royal quadrille, and
the dance was kept up till about 2
o'clock in the morning.
The lady selected as queen was the pretty
and attractive Miss Jennie Hayden, OF Oma-
ha, Nebraska, and many were the compIi-
ments she received from admiring friends. in
all Ol which We heartily join, and tlink they
were richly merited Miss Fannie Dent, Of
this county, was crowned LIST maid Of honor:
Miss Angie Cotton Of Charles, 2nd maid. and
Miss Edwina Crabh, of Va, Bird maid Of hon
OF. OF the maids Of honor we wal simply
say, they were all beautiful, and with the
queen formed q coterie of ioyeliness seldom
surpassed. But there were other beautiful
young ladies in attendance including the
surprisingly lovely Miss B., now Of st. Glenn
ent's Bay. Miss II. aud the Misses L. Of the
stme place and Others we did not know The
company appeared 90 enter with ablnd IN into
the snjOyments OF the occasion, and al! care,
If any, was lost in q sea Of pleasure. We
were honored oy dince with the queen,
which we enjoyed exceedingly. We also, in
company With Gen. Chapman. Mr.. Davis
the successful knight and hust. had the ~ !.
sure Of breakfasting next morning with Her
Royal Highness, the party, with the excep-
ton Of ourseh aud host starting early tor
Charles county. St Mary's has thu: honor of
being the birthplace Of the queen, Charles that
Of bestowing upon her the emblem Of ROYALTY.
Of the prominent persons present, not incInd-
ing thuse already named, we might mention
Judge 4. Ford, Col John f. bent, Jno Pal
mer aud Daniel Shanks. Gen. Chapman,
candidate for Congress, i q genial, pleas mt
and social gentleman and makes hosts Of
friends wherever ne goes among al sorts Of
people; Of this we had an disqualification du-
ring bis brief stay Al the Pavilion. lie, how-
ever, but confirms the good opinion NE have
always entertained Of him and heard expressed
by others, especially By those who live near
est him and know him best. | have listened
70 persons from bis neighborhood recount b s
praises, and il was edifying TO hear them.
The able and conscientious manner In which
he has acquitted himself in the National Leg
islatnre win doubtless secure his triumphant
return 10 that body.
Blakisione's Pavilion Il beautifully situa-
ted on the left bank Of the Potomac, with an
extensive lawn fronting on the river, afford
ing pleasant walks, while the water affords
inc facilities for bathing, fishing, sailing. etc.
The Pavilion, which Is well fitted mp for
suests and under competent and obliging
management l. extensively patronized during
the Summer season.
Leaving the subject Of the tournament, we
viii endeavor 10 Gull few items Of interest.
The farmers ia this section are now very busy
with their crops Most Of the fodder and tn
Hae~n has f.ussr, a..s-uvnd INT the former was