VOLUME II ys We ig ta ADS y . = oS _ . ai Pasa) UY — Pht WH Wi VA 4 BELOIT, KANSAS, JANUARY, 1901. NUMBER 1 Hope to Own a Hall. Sonoma, Mich., Dec. 38.—Hope Camp, 1787, of the Royal Neighbors of America, which meets here every two weeks, on Tuesday afternoon has only had a being since July, 1899, and now at this date has a membershp of Over sixty ladies, whose ages range from eighteen to about sixty. They started a building fund the Fourth of July by making and selling ice cream to a hungry crowd gathered at a Wood- men’s celebration at this little country town. Socials have added to the fund and we hope some day to own a good hall instead of renting as at the pres- ent. A short time since an afternoon was given up to a reception for the lady members and their friends. It began by the ora- cle cordially wel- coming the guests and leading in a short literary pro- gram, after which light refreshments were served. It seemed to awaken new zeal in secur- ing new members to share the joys and benefits of our camp. Mrs. Nellie Burklin and Mrs. Flora Cumming being most suc- cessful in procur- ing candidates for admission, twelve of them were adopted November 24 at a_ special meeting. The adoption ceremon- ies were perform- ed in a beautiful manner by the efficient degree staff of Eureka Camp, of Battle Creek, who came by special invita- tion for the pur- pose. ‘lhirty-two members of Enu- reka Camp were with us from 9 a. m. until6 p.m. Din- ner was served in the hall, after which lodge was opened for business and we noticed several new features were in- troduced which made the beautiful ceremony more solemn and attractive, relieving the monotony of the floor work which we were accustomed to see. Then lunch was served. ‘ A large delegation of our members, on October 5, accepted an invitation from Eureka Camp to _ help celebrate their fifth anniversary,and were highly pleased and reported a grand time—an evening well spent. Our oracle is Mrs. Edith Hoffman, wife of the examin- ing physician; for recorder we have Mrs. Hattie Morgan. We are much interested in the various reports from} other Camps, as stated in THE ROYAL NEIGHBOR, and thought others might likewise be interested in news from ours. We are mostly farmers’ wives and are scattered over a large range of country, often having bad roads and stormy weather to deter us from our lodge meetings. We must add a word of recommenda- tion for our beneficiary recorder, whose prompt answers to letters have been very gratifying. A new rug graces our lodge room— a premium for getting new members, I think. New matting now covers the floor which adds much to the neat ap- pearance of the hall. N. CATHARINE MCNEIL. Wishes Old Delegates Elected. Bald Mound, Ill., Nov. 8.—As the time is fast drawing near for the Roy- al Neighbor annuai election I wish to say a few words for the good of the panne meet were appointed and they chose sides and they furnish the entertainments— also see which side can bring in the most new members. The side that gets beaten is to give the camp a sup- per. A short time ago the gentlemen of our camp gave the ladies a very pleas- ant surprise by treating them to a love- ly supper which was much enjoyed by all. We hope the plan we have taken in choosing sides will furnish us with enjoyable times as well as increase our growth. With best wishes for success of all camps. MRS. MAGGIE Borst, Oracle. Have High Ideals. Rushville, Ill, Dec. 5.—A lively membership of twenty-six ladies and (By special permission G. C. Blakslee, Photographer, Rock Island, Il.) THE TEA PARTY, order. To every camp I would say send back the same delegate so far as you are able to, no matter if she has not done in camp just as you would like to have her. If she is capable send her back. She has just got now where she can do the work at the next state meeting, where if you send anew dele- gate she will have to learn it anew. We want delegates that can do busi- ness; not delay the meetings by tell- ing what ’‘‘my camp sent me here to do, and what they would like to have done.’’ It makes no difference what some little camp wants, work for the good of the whole order. A MEMBER. Member Getting Contest. Pine River, Wis., Nov. 12.—Arbutus Camp, 1972, was organized with twen- ty-three charter members. We now have thirty-four. Our growth has not been very rapid but with untiring efforts we hope to swell our number. At our last meeting, two captain ae” gentlemen of various ages, sizes and dispositions who make up one of the jolliest and brightest camps of Royal Neighbors anywhere to be found. We believe in the principles and precepts of our order and endeavor to practice what we preach. Since we organized in 1899 a few have fallen out but the rest are wide awake and never grow weary or discouraged. We had a visit from members of Olive Branch Camp, Beardstown, Ill., on the evening of November 17. They were made wel- come by the members of our camp and a number of their social friends. A pleasant evening was spent in social and literary exercises, after which a supper was served. All seemed to enjoy themselves royally and we.can but hope that much good will result from the pleasant acquaintances formed and from the fraternal feelings engendered upon this happy ovcasion. We are re- ceiving applications for membership and hope our camp will continue to grow in numbers until we shall be second to none other. This ambition. If we fail to reach our ideal, it shall be no fault of ours. VICE ORACLE. Upward and Onward. Hayes Center, Neb.. Nov. 18.—We have just received a visit from Mrs. C. E. Allen, Supreme Manager. She had few alterations to make in our mode of proceduré and made no suggestions for our improvement. In fact, she was so pleased with all our arrangements that we received nothing out commen- dation from her, therefore, we do not feel that it is necessary to .expatiate upon our merits and modestly refrain from details lest we may be accus- ed of boasting. Mrs. Allen ad- dressed an appre- ciative audience in the church in the evening, after which each one present was invit- ed to partake of a sumptuous’ din- ner, the expenses being defrayed by our order. After dinner we held a regular session in order that Mrs. Allen might in- spect the inner workings of the lodge. She simply proncunced us perfect in routine work and was very favorably impress- ed with our para- phernalia and de- lighted with our captain, and the attainment of our team. We _ were robed and ban- nered and paraded before her for two hours. We have a member- ship of sixty, near- ly all beneficiary and in as excellent stand- prompt payment of dues and regular attendance can make us. Many of our members have literary propensities and make each session very pleasant and _ profitable with their talent. We usually give two or more public entertainments, during each season, that are liberally patronized. Our finances are, there- fore, always flourishing. Taken all in all we think our lodge one of the very best equipped in the state and will yield first place to no one, being al- ways in advance. Our motto is ‘‘On- ward and upward,’’ ever striving for the topmost round where there is room. There is much more we would like to tell, but fear to trespass upon your valuable space. All the Neighbors speak very highly of our publication and enjoy its monthly visit exceeding- ly. ‘‘Long may she wave.’’ JANE HUDSON, Recorder. members, ing as is. onr—