Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-04-01

MontUur Castle, No 1856, Knights of
the GJiieI y ga nt rris city, on
! Monday tv,n,ng held the largest ban.
quet ~ tbs h-fury OF the castle, over
100 me nh.r, bai - present aud Broth
er " MnSer, of Bloomsbury. Mon.
tour GA "a La, membership OF over
200. Y couimandry is"making g.
parstions 20 90 to the Grand castle
,es-ion ut Pot,svilie in May.
Dallas Hummer made the address of
the evening at the banquet, taking as
his subject, THE Notices of the
| Order"
Mr. Hummer spoke as follows: Eide
| ilty, \aor. Honor-in these the
knights of the Golden Eagles have a
motto thar is suggestive of mauy
thoughts. and if, perchance, such
! thoughts develop themselves into &C
tions, we may the better court that
noble ard unsullied life which is
within the reach Of us all Each word
teaches Us Fidelity, Valor aud Honor,
words that should dominate our lives
These words give Us integrity, cour-
age, respect, and make US esteemed by
our feIiowmen. They promote prosp.
G ity and good will, alleviate human
trials, aui trhuIations, and strength
en- TIE bond Cf fellowship between
msu and man. 1t is in this regard that
we can appreciate the unity of frater.
nifty derived by organization. We are
glad in our strength, our beueyolenca,
aud, above all. our chiyaIry.
There Is no idesIsm in FiGel ty,
VaIor aud Honor. They are simply
literal terms that makes classes
powerful, masses stronger, and mer
abundautly noble, thus carrying out
the great purpose of mankind.
Fidelity" " This word denotes
faithfulnoss, integrity, veracity, hon
esty, steadfastness, permanence, faith
and loyalty. The sir knight who pos.
sesses Fidelity in its truest and nobiest
aspect, can 90 forth to battle with tie
world. His path will not be a pleas.
ant place to travel in. No one needs
greater Fidelity then the knight We
are vast body firmly bound in Eide
lity, one with the other, always help.
ing each other and assisting each &c
make the most Of our God given tai.
ente,
"Valor. This wcrd signifies to be
strong. personal bravery, courage,
heroic, gallant and fearless. To pos.
sess vaior should be the end and aim
OF every true knight To be valorou,
is to be without fear of any danger
that may threaten. Nalor tends &c
make Us strong to overcome obstacles
valorous deeds performed in any lnt
OF human endeavor are bound to be re
warded. Let valor dominate our live
and eXemplify our actions.
Honor. This word means wor
ship, chastity. respect scorn of mean
ness and mark OF esteem. Be honor
abIe-that is the command OF oul
Great Greater. Be genuinely and un
fiiuChingly honorable. Possess honesty
Be honorable in all your dealings viii
man, aud do not do an overt act TO the
injury of brother Many opDortuni
ties are given US day after day to dis
play the banner of honesty to the
breeze.
Few notices could possess more foot
for reflection, and fewer still poiu
the way for such reflections to daveluI
themselves into aotious. 1t is the key
note to human progress and enlighteu
meut Through its benefcent and pow
srfol teaching men becoue stronger
wiser and brayer, and enjoy to III,
fullest extent the life here below.
Let every sir knight OF our graut
and benevolent order learn the truth,
az taught by our motto; wear it en-
bia2oned on his brow and adhere to il
always, and elevate humanity in gen
eIai, and advance to higher and no
bier life