The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-19

rrs WRIST APPEARANCE
IDS and booths were all scenes Of ac-
tivity ,.n,, ~ - A.
ovpibits were being scrutinized by throngs
- ,',sitors. and wherever an especially
o,,ractive feature was presented the
crowd was dense
when the tournament was called the
Grand stand was filled to its utmost ca
oacitv. and long lines OF carriages filled
the ring and space about the paddock.
THE TOURNAMENT.
with commendable promptness the
chief marshal, Mr. John X. Martin. had
the knights assembled at Eighth and
Broad streets yesterday at 1880 A. M,
and the start 10 the Exposition grounds
was made by the way of Broad. Gov
ernor. Main, Fifth, Franklin, Lombardy
and Broad streets TO the grand-stand OF
the Exposition.
There they were drawn up in line.
beautiful sight it was when the cava-
uers sat their horses in front of the
erand-stand, with Judge II. w. Flournoy,
who was in the reporters stand, ready
10 make the charge TO them. There, as
all along the line Of march, the nodding
plumes, caparisoned horses and truly
manly and handsome riders, were OBJ
served of all with great interest.
There was sudden silence over all the
large crowd in the grand-stand and
around the fences of the race track as the
speaker came forward and made brief
but excellent address to those about TO
contest in the tourney.
He reminded them that the knights Of
old were taught TO hold all lost for honor.
and to be ever ready TO defend that honor
La Of the lance The nrlnCi-
pies of chivalry were not or should not
be. dead.
He alluded TO the late modern in
stances OF the beauty Of chivalric prin-
ciples and devotion to duty as evidenced
in the life of General Robert E. Lee, who
wore, in war and peace. the white flower
Of a blameless life. The great military
genius OF Stonewall Jackson was cited
and his achievements held up for imita-
ton, more especially his great faith and
unbending absorption in performance Of
duty.
The speaker was most happy in allu-
sions to the knightly spirit Of the cava-
lier Of cavaliers, the great j. T.. B..
Stuart, who at the head of his surging
squadrons swept over the battle-fields.
He reviewed all these great examples Of
what was manly and brave and noble
in these great Virginians, and asked that
In their lives I0eY WOulu lAOoC VII
tues, and remember, in the words OF the
poet, Bayard Taylor. that
THE bravest are the tenderest-
The loving are the daring.
The speaker exclaimed in conclusion
To your work, then, Sir Knights, and may
the prize be given the most worthy!
THE START.
The riding then began, at l p M. The
conditions were as follows: Length Of
lance, eight feet, and a balance not
nearer the point than one-third length Of
lance. The time. eighty yards in eight
seconds; with two-inch rings with privi-
lege 10 reduce during the ties, If neces-
sary No knight will be permitted, first, to
have a ride over unless he lowers his
lance; then only at rings at which he
lowers it. Second, TO lower his lance for
fault OF himself or horse. Rings to be
delivered to a marshal. to report TO the
judges. who decide all disputes. the
Judges decision to be final.
The judges were Messrs. r. G. Porter.
Norfolk; S. w. Paulett, Farmvllle; IL.
T. Barrow, Farmvile; A. W. Miller.
Richmond. and Thomas Whittet, Rich
mond Mr.. c. F. Woods. Of Richmond,
was time-keeper.
Ii was a novel and interesting sight,
the long line of horsemen, most Of whom
wore some distinctive colors. or costume,
SASH or plumed hat under the bright
October sun. The brightness Of those
colors was reflected in the dresses, rib
bons and parasols Of the ladies who
graced the occasion with their presence.
and the scene from the judges stand
was most inspiring. The dust was chok-
ingly prevalent.
CHARGE OF THE KNIGHTS.
At the sound of the drum the first Of
the sixty-two knights, with flying horse
and levelled lance. opened probably the
best tournament ever held in the State
Two-inch rings were used. and three
rings were exposed at each charge of the
knight. With excellent punctuality each
rider was called. and in every detail the
tournament was splendidly conducted.
The time allowed was eight seconds.
which was very liberal indeed, and. in
fact, was never consumed in a single
instance. The marshals were:
John r. Martin. chief; A. A. Cox. F. NJ.
Bugg. c. S. Bagley. w. d. Cardwell. c.
w. Blanton. Jr.. G. w. Fowlkes and Man
ley Broadus.
Each knight was allowed three charges.
making a possible nine rings TO be taken.
RIDERS AND SCORES.
The following is a list of the riders. their
titles and the score made by each
Craddock, Arthur, .Howden-9
Alternately, w. W.,...............Au Autumn
Walker, J.. M.,.................A lpemarie-I
Pettet, P.,...................'.. Glehpurhe-
Terrell. A. J.,................Buc kingham-y
Willeroy. w. A., r.,............... .ldano-S
Moffett II. T.,..........,.........Fa uquier-S
Jeter. G.. S.. Jr..................Po whatan-S
Swift, j. F.,........................ LOUISA
Thomas N. y. .NITlD---o