Tournament Near Purley: 1877
Back in the day, tournaments were held in Caswell County, often followed by a ball. Yes, these were somewhat like the tournaments of old held in England -- replete with knights and jousting. However, the jousting combatants did not face each other, but attempted to pick off a ring while riding a horse.
Such a tournament was held 7 September 1877 near Purley in Caswell County. Several hundred people apparently attended, with the "charge to the knights" delivered by Colonel George Williamson of Yanceyville, and the "coronation" address by Ed. M. Page of Danville. Twenty-two knights entered the contest.
Milton Chronicle as reprinted in The Wilmington Morning Star (Wilmington, NC), 19 Sep 1877
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