THE ANNIVERSARY OF AsSOCIA


TION. No. 2. r..
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MEssRs EDIToRs:-The celebration OF the


Anniversary of our Association, (No. 2.) took
place at the Ebenezer church, on the evening
Of the 18th instant; and the public meeting in


which the celebration, consisted, was numer-
ously attended by both sexes. The meeting
was opened with an address TO the Throne OF
Grace by the Rev. Mr.. Eye. After the singing
Of an Ode, our worthy Brother. Joseph Whip
pie was introduced 10 the lists. This esteemed
knight who was for many years, held in dur
ance vile by King Alcbohol, sprang upon his
charger at the sound of The trumpet, and grasp
ing his lance, spured onward TO meet the old
king who was dashing towards him with lance


in rest They met about the centre OF the


lists and the we'll directed lance Of our knight,
struck the helmet Of the king full upon the
visor, his majesty was endorsed, and thus the
course ended Our knight then left the lists
amid the accIamations oil the spectators. As
the old king was borne from the field, he said,
~ am not yet vanquished." All eyes were
now directed TO the barrier, through which a
sturdy horseman was entering with lance and
shield. This was the Rev. Mr.. Ege, who now
for the first time, entered the lists 10 tilt with


the old king, The king being ready, the
trumpets sounded the knights couched thei'
lances, and galoping against each other with
great force, the tough slaves were shattered
against their casques. Our squire (for in this
course he was 10 win his spurs,) declining
another tilt, left ,heJsts wlhthe.assurance that
he would be dubbed a sprightly horseman
was now seen TO clear the barrier at single
oouud Of his ateed. and 70 gsllop around the