Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-10-23
CHARGE TO SIR KNIGHTS.
BIG ELKS DOING THEMSELVES
PROUD AT BOUCHER'S.
Gallant Men Ride To The Call of
Chief Marshall Hardy And
Ladies Look On.
CROWDS ATTEND THE MORN
ING FEATURES.

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gave the above command at the big
tournament in progress at Boucher S
woodland under the auspices of an
napolis Lodge No. 622, b. p. o. e..
which sent the first of the gall ant
knights charging at the rings for the
favor Of his fair lady and opened the
riding for the amateur knights.
Prior TO this there were signs which
pointed to gala day for Annapolis
and the fraternity whose hail is
Hello, Bill A an early hour this
morning the county knights were to
be seen making their way to Annapolis
mounted on steeds whose paving and
prancing rs they turned the dust of
the "shell road' bespoke q hearty
sympathy with the rider and his hopes
for victory and the smile and favor
of his particular lady love. Among
those who trod the road between Ye
Ancient Citye and the famous old
Three-mile Oak was Ye knight of
Cherry Grove, Mr.. Charles L. Myers.
who without missing single ring
rode through the gaily decorated
arches, and at the end Of his third
try had captured nine rings and stood
an absolute victor in the contest of
quick eyes, stecdy hand and cunning
horsemanship. His victory was we'll
deserved, and won a worthy mead of
applause from the assembled crowd.
amongst whom were some of the fair
est and purest of Anne Arnndel's many
fair daughters.
The charge to the knights was de-
livered by Ex- Congressman Charles II.
Schirm, of Baltimore. The orations
was in q happy ard witty vein, which
did Jutsice TO the occasion, and dealR
first with the origin and history Of
the fitting among the knights Of old
and then followed the custom down
to the present day, when it has been
taken up and executed so well by the
sturdy Americans, who never do
things by halves and excel in all
they attempt. During the course of
his remarks Mr.. Schirm made one or
two witty thrusts at the chief marshal
of the occasion, Sheriff Samuel b.
Hardy, which we're appreciated as
much by thier object as by the crowd.
The grounds had been fitted up for
the occasion in a manner which sur
passed anything attempted at any of
the many similar events held at va
rious points throughout the county
this fall. The site of the riding course
was TO eastward of the gun club
traps, and was marked at it's begin
ming, center and end by beautifully
decorated arches, from which hung
the rings to be lanced by the knights
The judges and bandstand occupied
position to one side of the center
arch and here were gathered the Off
cials and a portion Of the Naval Acad.
emy band. The decorations were
effected by plentiful supply of bunt
ing, the color scheme being a tasteful
blending of the tri-eolors of the Star
Spangled Banner and the yellow and
black of the Maryland flag.
AS each knight charged through the
rings the chief marshal and the aide
stationed at whichever arch he was
fortunate enough to capture a ring
from, followed him through the course
and escorted him back to the judges
stand, where the coveted rings were
turned in and bis score credited TO
him. The fortunate ones were given
victorious march by the band on
their return down the course TO be
scored In this one class Mr.. Myers
swept everything before him and cap
tured the first place with a score of
nine rings out of three tries of pos
sible three rings each. He was the
only rider to make n straight score.
There was close riding and four
knights tied for second place They
were the knights of st. John, Alton
h. Arnold; Davidsonville, j. w. Suit;
Maryland Boy, Weems Duvall, aud
Anona, Winfred Murray Each of
them captured eight rings on their
three rides In the ride-off of the
ties the result was as follows Knight
of Anona, 70; Knight Of Maryland
Boy, IL; Knight of st. johns, 8. and
Knight Of Dayidsonville, s.
This closed the opening event, which
was scheduled to BEG followed by the
riding of the professional knights, and
after that the ladies class was to be
ridden. In this latter class, which is
| the greatest attraction of the day s
sport, there are only three riders, they
being Miss Pearl II. Duckett, riding
under the title of "Dixie Girl Miss
Miriam Beall, "Blue Bell, and Miss
Ethel 4. Duckett, 'Hiawatha, ali
| fair daughters from among those fair
est of Maryalnd's daughters, who
come from Southern Maryland and the
neighborhood of DagidsonvilIe.
After the days events have been
ridden off aud the winners picked and
these latter have in turn selected their
chosen lady, the queen of love and
beauty. and her three maids cf honor
in each event, will be crowned at the
grand ball
The ball will be held ct the pavilion
| in Boucher's Grove and will be open.
ed by the delivery of the coronation
address to. be delivered by Mr. r. L.
Melvin, Of this city. Follow ing this
address and the crowning Of the two
queens and their respective maids and
attendants, there will be a royal
set, participated in only by these
elect.
Those in charge Of the various events
| today were udges-Thecdore Jones,
W. II. Burns and J NJ Lowmap.
/ Chief Marshal-Sheriff Samuel -.
| Hardy Aides-Mayor John dep
Douw, MaGtin Beard and Oden p.
| Duckett. Timekeepers-E Edan Watts
and T. G. Larimnre.s These did their
work well and discharged their duties
in way that was most fitting where
every act typifies the gallantry and
| chiyalry Of ye olden days. Praise il
also due to the general committee hav-
| ing charge of the tournament, consist
ing Of Messrs. J. j. Murphy, John r.
Strange and Ridgley p. Melvin, as
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