Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-10-17

% uCihS WHOLLY unSpOlI
ed by that process, from which so
many account books, and creditors
suffer. Competent Judges ofKnight-
" skill, say that the tournament was
excellent in every sense of the word.
+. j.. Simpson, Esq, delivered charge
to knights, from the Judges Stand.
The location of that building and its
architectural features conspire to
make it an undesirable one from
which to test voice power in address
ing an audience who are above, below,
and on the right and left wing, for an
acre or so. Once in a while the wind
played telephone, and carried a sen
tence over to the Grand Stand, Just
enough to intimate the eloquent char
acter of the address, and vex one that
they could not hear more. So uniyer-
sal was this regret that Mr.. Simpson
kindly consented to give us the re-
sumo of his address, which follows,
and which needs no encomium from
us:
SIR KNIGHTs.-It would be as easy
for me to snatch from natures artist
his brush and pallet, and enhance the
rainbow's beauty, or render more bril-
liant the g%listening sunbeams, which
to-day fall upon us like bright lances
from the sky, as to give a stronger
definition of chivalry than is convey
ed by the word itself. With regard
to its almost i%ndefinable character,
Chivalry stands grouped with terms
such as Love and Faith. A feeling or
sentiment, as has been we'll said,
which we may know, but which is
difficult to explain. AS an order chiv-
airy was founded in or about the 10th
century, warriors were Knighted with
much form and ceremony. Vows
were taken to succor the weak, shield
the opposed, and to stand ever ready
to place lance in rest in vindication Of
woman's honor, good name and safe
ty. But Chivalry itself existed from
times primeval, when the morning
stars, radiant knights of the sky, first
sang together. II found expression
in the Garden of Eden, when Sir
Knight Adam seized the golden fruit
in obedience to Lady Ewes request.
Chivalry has existed to the present
day, and will continue as long as men
are brave, and Truth and Honor are
respected. Every hill and valley of
our fair land is a monument to the
Chivalry of our countrymen. Bayo-
nets which, a few years ago, bore
upon their shining points the emblaz-
oned glories of a hundred victories
are sheathed in scabbards of flowers
fragrant with peace. The men who
bore them were as Knightly as Arth-
ur and his merry men. The roses of
Chivalry produced were just as rich
as any which bloomed and blossomed
in the bosom of Godfrey or Richard
the Lion Hearted. No truer Knight
was ever found than the brave soldier
at Waterloo, who, when told by the
Iron Duke that no help could be sent
him, turned and looked at his butter
edcommand simultaneously e&chim-
ed: Enough! We'll remain until
every man falls" But where to-day
are Knights of old with their coats of
mail, and chargers weighted down by
trapping's of steel. Proud Knights,
who, with cleaning lance and battle
axe, rode forth search of adventure,
revenge or honor? Placing shield and
helmet, with lance, and axe, and coat
of mail upon the rivers bank, they
have passed over to the other side,
where they now rest meath the shade
of the trees. And to-day, Sir Knight
as you engage in generous rivalry, re-
member those exemplars. They
stroye for love and honor, and oftimes
their proudest victories were won
through the inspiration of bright eyes
and beaming smiles. Go then to the
contest stimulated by eloquent looks
and the plaudits of fair hands, and
may the best Knight win! the smiles
and chances offair ladies who surround
you to-day are far more eloquent
than are any words, therefore, Phi
conclude by simply echoing the dying
words of Marmion, "Charge! Ches-
ter, Charge! On! Stanley, Ont"
After the close of the tournament
the successful Knights and Ladies
fair, INDUCED in the Coronation exer-
cises, with the assistance of Mr.. E. j..
Simpson, who gave the Coronation
address in a genial, happy style.
Following is a list of the Knights:
KNIGHTs.-Knight of Jefferson, r.
T. Lemen; Red Rover, j.. w. Ledan /;
Ivanhoe, T. w. Mattox; Cliff Cot
tage, R. N. Lemen; Berkeley, p. G.
Myers; Maud S, E. S. Leatherman;
Allendale, A. T. Myers; North Noun
tain, VIM. Ellis; Glenwood, G. R.
Robbins; Virginia, J. Myers; Opeq-
uon, Bent. Tabler; Lone Star, Nose
Tabler Berkeley Station, Jno. La
mon.
C. r. Robbins and Nose. Tabler
carried off the first highest honors,
the former captured II out of12 rings,
the latter II out of II rings. 1st prize
(Harness,) CIR. Robbins, Knight of
Glenwood,) crowned Miss Mamie
Sperow Queen of Love and Beauty.
Moses Tabler Knight of Lone Star,l
crowned Mrs. Tabler, This wife, LIST
Maid of Honor. G.. S. Leatherman
crowned Miss Dorm End Maid ofHon-
or, J. w. Ledan crowned Miss Geor-
gle Siler Sd Maid Of Honor. The Ia
dies were handsome and happy, and
looked blushingly and consciously
, sweet under their becoming crowns
of Honor.
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RANDoM DORIS. WHAT BECAME
OF THE Fox CHAsE?-Who was the
gentleman that once applied for posi-
!. ton as Marshal in a parade because
he " had such a fine horse ?"