The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-01
THE GOLDEE EAGLE.
The Regular Quarterly Banquet of the
Sir knights.

The regular quarterly banquet Of the
Knights Of the Golden Eagle was held last
night at Wilkinson's Hall. Ninth and Frank
lin street. the home of Richmond Castle
No. 4 Knights Of the Golden Eagle At the
hour for the beginning OF the evenings
ceremonies, $50 o, clock. there had coDgre-
gated in the hall 200 gentlemen, the larger
part invited guests. OF the other orders IN
the city Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 4, led in the
number of guests. ::
h The programme for the evening was
Opening castle in due form. This cere-
mony was beautifully exemplifed by the
officers and knights. Next. welcome ad-
dress by Sir knight and Brother Louis Rich.
Brother Rich held the rostrum Cor about
twenty minutes and said. in beginning his
talk.
Lord Bacon, in one of his essays. OBJ
serves: "A crowd is not company. and
faces but gallery of pictures and talk but
tinklng cymbai where there IS 10 trend-
ship" In the main this is true. But those
of us who embrace the opportunity Of be-
ing present at our regular meetings-as well
as such auspioiOus occasions az these md
more than a tinkling cymbal in our dellber-
atoms: more than gallery OF pictures in
the friendly faces o. our brother knights;
and indeed the very best company when
mingled with our flock of valiant Eagles
From the most ancient times the eagle
has been regarded as the emblem OF
strength and courage. It's extraordinary
power of vision. the vast height TO which 1t
scars. tho granduer and beauty amid which
ii loves 70 make its abode. and perhaps its
longevity have concurred to recommend it
To poetic regard IL was associated with
Jupiter in the Roman mythology its igure
on the standard of the Roman! legl0ns ext
pressed and animated their confidence of
victory.
Let US strive TO emulate the great at
tributes of this great creation. Courage.
power of vision, vast height to which it
scars. beauty and grandeur of the scenery
amid which 1t loves to make its abode.
After knight Rich had delivered his
speech the castle was closed in due form by
the officers, after which the guests were en-
tertalned by the Davis Banjo and Guitar
Club, whose selections were all that could
DO desired.
Next on the programme was the DIa-
mond Quartette Club. of Norfolk, Va.
! They made most excellent music. which WAS
enjoyed. After this pleasant treat Sir
Knight and Brother Cabell Davis an-
nounced that tho feast was waiting to re-
eust bail. whsrs they immediately
repaired and enjoyed the feast Of reason
! and flow Of soul" After two pleasant
hours of feastlng, toastlng and pleasant
conversation the happy company again re-
turned to the castle hall. where the follow
ing gentlemen rendered in mastery style
several solos NJ. b. Ramos, at the organ,
Messrs. Gay l.. Barker. G. L. Williams. O..
| r. Crowder. g. q. Crump and G.. A. Edgar.
Proceedings were carried GU until the
wee sms' hours. and every one expressed
himself rs having enjoyed an evening OF
royal good cheer. To Messrs. Csbell Davis,
| g. p. Collyer. Il. l.. Peters, Edward STRAIT
ton and w. G.. Duke much praise is due
for the excellent arrangements and enjoya-
! bic programme.