Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-12

'eAVhlhss could hnd throne in
every human heart--if they could
find expression in the daily acts of
men--they would put new color
into life and new light on the face
OF humanity.
ORIGIN OF THE ORDER.
The order was founded in Bal
timore, Md. February 6, 1873. For
period of about twelve years its
growth was very slow and il was
confined almost wholly to that state
But in 1875 certain prominent eiti-
zens of Philadelphia. and other east
ern cities became interested I'm the
work and undertook the advance
ment. It's progress since then
has been marvellous and unprece-
denied in the history OF kindred or
CARNATIONS. II now numbers $50
castles embracing membership OF
over 10000. II Is in successful OBJ
Grafton In thirty-eight states.
OBJECTS AND AIMS.
The proclaimed purpose OF the
FOUNDERS and the primary objects OF
the order. are to promote the prin-
cples of true benevolence, by as
sociating its members together for
the purpose of mutual relief against
the trials and difficulties attending
sickness, distress and death. so far
as they may be mitigated by SYM
pathy and pecuniary assistance: 10
care for and protect the widows and
orphans; 20 assist those out OF en-
Ployment and TO encourage each
other in business to ameliorate tho
condition OF humanity I'm every nos
side manner; 10 stimulate moral
and mental culture, and by whole.
some precepts. fraternal counsel and
social Intercourse TO elevate and adj
vance It's membership toward /.
higher and nobler life. ant COR thu
incubation and disseminat.on " tho
principles OF charity and benevo.
renee as taught by the order.
The constant aim Is TO promoto
the mutual pleasure and welfare ~
the members. The meetings mr.,
held for the transaction OF business
OF a moral, benevolent anA charitabl,
character. No other Institution IL
better calculated to promote the we'll
being OF a man and his happiness
BY solemn obligation every sir
knight becomes cham pion and de-
fender OF the wife. mother and sis-
ter Of the brother member.
RITUALIsTIC WORK
The ritual portrays. by form
and ceremony. by symbol anc allie.
CORY. the struggles OF Christian
warrior to gain the immortal crown.
and embodies in it's teaching ali The
God-like attributes implanted by
the Great Creator within the heart
OF man. II teaches the heart Of nan
TO emulate and display with herolsn
the sweet charm OF courtesy, kind
ness and brotherly love. to espouse
the cause of helpless Innocence ane
TO defend the weak from the oppres.
sor's wrong. The ritualistic work
consists Of three degrees, namely
First. or Pilgrims degree; second. or
knights degree, and. third. or Cru
sader's degree.
MILITARY BRANCH-DEGREE or
CHIVALRY.
The military branch, with It's
many attractions. was the primary
means of directing the attention Of
tho public 20 our order, and by It's
many brilliant displays In various
cities has brought the Knightq Of the
Golden Eagles prominently before
the public The uniformed com
manderies are separate organizations
formed after the style OF military
companies and equipped with regu-
lation or fatigue uniforms. rs they
may prefer. No member can connpct
himself with a commandery until he
has received the degree Of Chiyq!ry
which IS the fourth degree Of our
ord ct. The degree Of Chivairy be-
longs exclusively to the military
branch and is tho most abrasive
degree In the order
The regulation uniform consists
Of black coat and pantaloons. BLACK
chapeau. trimmed with gold lace and
appropriate ornaments with three
ostrich plumes-whHe purple and
yellow Baldrick or royal purple vel.
vet trimmed with gold lace. bullion
fringe and eI,utcheons BELTS Of
royal velvet or leather appropriate
'ly trimmed with emblema. lc clasp
Sword with crosshandle. purple and
gold striped spread eagle On ton.
gilt scabbord suitably orramented
/ gloves Of bun thread. fatigue cap.
with gold band edged win purple
velvet and crest OF order in front
and military badge
The fatigue costume consists OF
coat pantaloons. fatigue cap. sword
and belt bun gloves and military
badge.
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