The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

the terpslchorean art will keep things
lively and Wlde-a-wake IN the ballroom,
the sweet music ia the corridor dutlns
each meal. being always much enjoyed Oy
the guests.
the tournament. which took place Wed
nesday I'm front OF Green Park Hotel II
was a gay scene, the Visitors auo guess
crowding the Hotel porch, and the Vehi-
cles Of any and all descriptions oeihs
stationed In every direction.
At half past four the contest began
with Mr.. l.. Il jenkins, OF North Caro-
Ina, as master of ceremonies. Just mere
Il should be mentioned that Mr.. jenkins
has been here the entire season. ana
made IL quite pleasant for his many
friends. having brought his surry and fine
span OF horses here. Judges were
Messrs. r. 4. Clark. n. A. Hull. and j.
r. Stewart. with Mr. Clark, Jr, scorer
and time keeper.
List OF Knights.
Knight Of the SWamps-P. y. Ransom.
Knight ofthe Turf-Paul Chatham.
Knight OF Blowing Rock-I. L. Counciel
knight OF High Brlghton-r X. Deal
knight OF Green park-J. r CRAIG.
knight Of Hiawatha-Dr. j. B. Counciel,
Knirht OF Black Belt-C. G.. Elmore.
Knight OF Elk Park. p. Taylor.
Knight OF Blue Ridgc-R. NJ Chatham.
Knight OF Red Garter--M. O. Boyden.
Knight OF Golden Circlo-J. G. Dixon.
Knight OF Launcelot-J. IT. Rufiln.
knight OF the turnpike. b. buchanan
knight OF the silver Strng-W. l. FOLK.
Mr. J. r. Craig. North Carolina, won
for himself golden laurels. the rrst prize.
a handsome saddle, and the honor OK
growing the queen.
Mr.. T. II. Deal on account OF being n
superior equestrian, was only allowed 70
ride for honor OF GROWING first maid Of
honor, and not for prize. So the second
prize a handsome pair or strrups foll
10 Mr.. Paul Chatham.
AS al OF the knights. with the eXcep-
ton OF two. were representatives, or
PIovyinr Rock Hotel. the BAN honor was
awarded TO Blowing Rock Hotel Ar ten
commenced the grand Coronation pan.
Mr. r. ~. Clark. of Columbia. who had
earlier I'm the day delivered the chafse 20
the knights. presenting The crowns in
most humorous and appropriate speeches.
The ballroom was 20 brilliant scene or
gayety and beauty The e'rls in their love-
lv and charming gowns ana me men
wearing the conventional fnlI-lfeNs SUITS
Mr. ]. Il. Craig crowned, as queen or
Love and Beauty. Miss Elizabeth wheat
lev OF Georgia gowned in green orgondle
with white footing trimmings Being a
tall pretty brunette she was, indeed
most regal. go,
mr. r. mi Deal crowned as 1rst Maid
OF Honor Miss n Tate of North Carroll
M becominglv rowned in white 0reandie.
with white bouquet on shoulder, Mr.. Paul
Chatham Miss Thurman. eoWned ~
white organdia. with pink silk bodice
and Mr.. I. IT, C0unCicl MISS Smlfh
gowned In pink silk with grass hnen
Among the guests present from Green
Park were Miss Meyers. in White or
candle gown with yellow ribbon trim
mings with Mr. H. kaker, Miss j. jan
don. Georgia in pink SILK with orsandle
ov.r-drcss. with Mt J. Jonrles Mrs ,a7-
sidev. Florida in handsome Whlte nip-
cada with seal fur trimmings with Mr.
l. Dixon: Miss Annie Williams, hlch-
rnond I'm blue silk, with Dir. George
Stearns. Of Atlanta. e,...,
Mr. Stearns is one M the popular laFo-
rites having been here the entire season.
oD1 ie "a man OF considerable means.
AMONG others were Misses v. Alex
auder Stuart. I'm rol silk with linen over
dress. NcTver. in black hr0c7do ana SILK
with pansv bouquet Mrs. Whcatey, eK-
tromolv pretty in white organdio and rib
bons and Mrs. jenkins. and Mr. j. x.
Stewart
At twelve cll~et was served at a cover.
cd table and then dancing resumed un,i
one Tuesday evening the usual nishtiy
hon programme was slightly Nafl'd ny "
near approach 70 a theatrical perform
ance hv the negro songs OF the band ana
one Of the number eXcclling a - clog-danc-
or. Among the recent arrivals IS Mr.. It.
g. Strings OF Charlotte one NJ the well
known and wealthiest citizens NJ North
Carolina POMONA