Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1891-08-20

Although the weather was warm and the
better part OF the afternoon was rainy on
the 18th instant, the tournament, dinner
and supper for the benefit Of St. Michael's
Church was q success in every particular.
Il seems that the early history oil chivalry
is involved in obscurity. The best sup
ported account is that which fixed the date
Of It's origin as regular institution fi5o-
Victory at tournament was almost as
glorious, and perhaps at the moment. more
exquisitely felt, than in the field; for no
battle could assemble such witnesses OF
valor Admitting that tournaments of to-
day are tame affairs in comparison ofthese
animating scenes, we unhesitatingly state
that the gallant knights acquitted them
selves in n very creditable manner Mr..
Geo. w. Joy, of Leonardtown, delivered
the address to the knights, and also the cor
onation address, both OF which were replete
with noble and beautiful expressions, show
ing fertile imagination and thoroughly
cultivated mind. The successful knights
manifested much warmth of feeling during
the crowning ceremonies.
Jno. Clarke, knight of Ivanhone, crown
cd the Venus like Miss Mary Hebb. of Pa
tuxent, Queen. B. Clarke, Knight of Scot
land, crowned the fair Miss Myrtle Bean,
first Maid. Harry Raley, knight of st. In
igo's, crowned the amiable Miss Eugenia
Smith, second Maid. Willie Rawleigh,
knight of Calvert's Rest, Gre wned the Sc
date Miss Rosa Ridgell, third Maid.
Before the katydids commenced their
tell-tale call, the soul stirring strains of the
violin announced that the muse of Terpsi-
chore was waiting TO receive her devotees;
and soon the Queen and her Maids, accom-
panied by their respective knights, entered
the ballroom and the dancing began and
was kept up until a late hour. Many beau
tiful ladies were present, and all appeared
to enjoy the occasion. Many thanks are
due the lady managers for their faithful dis
charge of duty; and also to Mrs. Rosa Yates
for her untiring exertions in soliciting
chances for large iced cake.
Capt w. s. West, Thomas Pembroke,
s. L. Rawleigh, r. NJ. Abel and others are
accommodating numbered summer board
ers.---- 49, =
Corn, since the recent rains, is growing
remarkably we'll. Tobacco gives entire sat
isfaction 70 those who have crops of same.
A young man was overheard to ask one
several years his senior (which was the
most bitter thing that q man could expe-
rience 7" The reply was quickly given,
''unrequitted love-"
Mr.. Frank Ford is gaining friends daily.
The friends of Mr.. Elias G. Milburn, of
Bird district, are pleased to see that he has
consented to become a candidate for Com
missioners' Court.
Miss Martha Hatton, of Prince GEORGES
county, and Miss Barbara Kausseau, of
Washington, ID. Co. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Adams, Of the Pine.
We have been reliably informed that Mr..
j. 7. Miller contemplates erecting store
hause at an early day near his wharf on
Smiths Creek.
Messrs. Herman & Bio, merchants at
the Trappe, are said to have sold 4,2O0 lbs.
of granulated susz r within thirty days, and
other goods in proportion.
PILLOW and Sheet" and "Spook" parties
are running thdir course at the Rawleigh
Summer Resort.
Mr.. JAS. ID. Dunbar, postmaster at the
Ridge, is quite sick. Mr.. ID. makes an ex-
cellent p. NJ. and we trust that he will be
able to attend TO his routine business soon.
Melons are plentiful and cheap. Capt.
w. L. Dickerson is shipping boat loads to
Washington.
The friends OF Mr.. A. Burroughs. of
Chaptico, are anxious for him tn become a
candidate tor the Legislature. Mr.. B isa
gentleman Of SCHOLARLY attainments, and
ms election would reflect cr:lit upon his
county.
The monthly meeting of the NV & B.
Club" viii take place 22nd instant: and we
are informed that the subject for discussion
Is Friendship"
There was Mass at st. MichAel's 9Th in.
slant. Rev. Father DesReibs ofIiciated.
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