Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-08-04
THE WORK OF
BRIDGETON CASTLE.

The Crusader. the official organ of
the knights of the Golden. Eagle, of
New Jersey, published at Phillips
burg, contained the following article
of local interest
Editor Crusader II will try to give
you. and through you, the Eagles of
New jersey, some news from the first
district.
BridReton Castle is, as usual, get
ting along nicely. Not many new
members have been taken in during
the past term, but there is substantial
progress in all directions. The semi
annual report of the Keeper of Ex-
chequer Kirby shows that Sl82 was
paid out for sick benefits during the
past term, of which just one half
went to one Sir Knight who has been
very unfortunate New swords and
belts have recently been purchased by
the CASTLE, which add, much to the
officers appearance. The Castle is
also considering the matter Of intro
ducing electric lights into this large
and we'll appointed hall to replace the
present gas light. The castle has,
within the past three weeks, initiated
candidate who bids fair to make a
very valuable member Hot as it was
almost stifling-the team wore their
full plush robes and suits of armor,
rightly believing that the candidate
was entitled to the best that could be
given him. submit for your oonsid-
GRAFTON that such spirit always pays
-and wins.
District Grand Chief Charles H.
Allen has been installing the officers
of Cedar Lake Castle, at Cedarville.
and Cumberland Castle, at Port Nor
ris. Cedar Lake badly needs dose Of
elixir. It is getting along nicely but
the members seem utterly Indifferent
to its upbuilding, and. except for a
very few OF them, they don't attend.
1t is painful to relate that on the
night of the installation only one Of
the elective officers was present to be
installed. The trouble seems to be
that most of the members are tied up
too closely to other Orders-their
FIRST love-s. But the knights Of
Golden Eagle stands second to none
and ahead Of most. They should wake
up and learn its worth and beauty.
BridReton Castle has Joined with
Millville and Vineland Castles and
will celebrate Eagle Day at Union
Lake Park. MillviIle, on Wednesday.
August 8. Port Norris, Cedarville
ana Green Greek Castles will be given
special invitation. as will also the
officers Of the Grand Castle. Exten-
sive preparations are being made. a
big day is expected and every Sir
Knight who can possibly do so is
urged to be present. 1t will be an
excellent opportunity to renew and in
crease fraternal friendship. Bridge
ton Castle's portion Of the Joint Com
mittee Of fifteen consists of Past Chiefs
Charles Fl. Allen, William B. Kirby,
William B. Croft. Frank Alexander
and Joseph H. Garwood.
And. by the way, this leads me to
the chief matter I intended to write
you about. It is understood that Past
Chief William B. Kirby will be a
candidate for the post Of Grand Sir
Herald at the next session Of the
Grand CASTLE. Bro. Kirby has been a
member of the Order since 1887 and
the Keeper Of Exchequer of Bridgeton
CASTLE No. 13, for nine years, rarely
missing a session Of the Castle. He
is well versed in the work Of the Or
der, has attended all the sessions of
the Grand Castle for some years past,
and is in every respect thoroughly
competent man. His life work is
journalism and he has been the city
editor and working editor those
in the profession will know what that
means-of the Bridgston Evenin z
News.
Down this way. we all hope he will
win. Moreover, it would only seem
to be in accord with the eternal fitness
of things and for the best interest Of
the Order that the election should
come to the lower end of the State
this time.
And as for Bridgeton Castle-well.
she has not had Grand Chief Of
New Jersey since the days, long ago,
of Joseph Arnold.
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