/ — a ay VOLUME IL. Fooherhorfoedoc de nfooheehende oSoohoegonde Supreme Offlcers 1901-2. SUPREME ORACLE. WITS: Boe Ds W Abb ccc stata aaa seu Omaha, Neb. SUPREM®&® VICE ORACLE. Mrs; Susie M..Boas...: ...i0.c 4 Carthage, Mo. SUPREME RECORDER. Mrs: Winnie Fielder saci cass fews's Peoria, Il. SUPREME RECEIVER. ; Mrs. Myra B. Enright........ Kansas City, Kan. SUPREME CHANCELLOR. ida iM. DICtrick:., ; cicsses wae Indianapolis. Ind. SUPREME MARSHAL. MrsBiva: Chiles ncinecet se geneess axes Hanover, Wis. ; SUPREME INNER SENTINAL. Mrs. Ida Hamblen ss. 5. S2sc.005. es Pendleton, Ore. SUPREME OUTER SENTINEL. Miss Hester Smith...... Cambridge Springs. Pa. SUPREME BOARD OF MANAGERS, Mrs GO: Collins.e.. 2.0... 6.655. St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Mary Fay Hawes.......... Roek Island, Il. Mrs. Irene &. Bentley.......... Oelwein, Iowa. Mrs. Jennie C. Franks..............+5 Peoria, Tl. Mrs. Hattie M Lombard ...Grand Raplds, Mich. SUPREME PHYSICIANS Dr. Susan MeG. Snyder....Council Bluffs, Ia. DP rane MOU bec cscs occa ee od Chicago, J1l. Dr. Elnora Gilson-Whitmore, Blue Rapids, Kan. BOARD OF SUPREM® AUDITORS. Mrs. Alice Nash........ .....Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Florence Brown........ Council Bluffs, Ia. Mrs. Ella R. Irwin.....:.........+ Ellendale, .N. D. No radical changes were made in our laws by the Second Biennial Supreme Camp, held at Springfield, Ill, May 14 to 17. The laws were amended provid- ing for an auditing committee of three members; limiting the supreme re- ceiver’s term of office, so she cannot succeed herself ; providing that the Su- preme Board of Managers shall consist of five women and eliminating the pro- vision of the old law, which required a majority of the board to be residents of Illinois. The new laws retained three supreme physicians, but provided that there shall not be elected more than one from any cne state or terri- tory. The basis of representation to the Supreme Camp was made one dele- gate for each one thousand members, or major fraction thereof, in each state. The delegate-at-large was abolished, but the proviso made, however, that each state or territory shall have at least one delegate. In the election of officers Mrs. G. ©. Collins,of St. Paul, and Mrs. Hattie M. Lombard, of Grand Rapids, Mich., succeeding Mrs. A. E. Blazer and Mrs. C. E. Allen as mem- bers of Supreme Board of Managers. For supreme receiver Mrs. Myra B. En- right, of Kansas City, Kan., suc- ceeded Mrs. Florence Brown. Dr. Elnora Gilson-Whitmore, of Kan- sas, succeeded Dr. Jane Keefer. Mrs. E. D. Watt was re-elected supreme oracle and Mrs. Winnie Fielder su- preme recorder. Mrs. Mary Fay Hawes, Mrs. Irene E. Bentley and Mrs. Jennie C. Franks succeeded themselves as members of the Supreme Board of Managers, and Dr. Susan McG. Snyder and Dr. E. Franc Morrill were retained Second Biennial Supreme Camp A Harmonious Convention of Woman Workers—Yew Officers Slected—Yew Laws Gnacted—Wanagement Gndorsed. rede cdeodoohe oho oboeboreohooke ede hooforgerge rhe obeeke ede oSeotoobe ede efoagookecds rfeageodecgs ofeegengeoheege oho ebe ede obenkeebe che oSoodeoke obs efenhoede ode ckecfeeheate che obs ole efeafeetoode obs as supreme physicians. The full list of officers as elected will be found at the head of this column. CONVENTION IN DETAIL. The Second Biennial Supreme Camp of Royal Neighbors of America, held at Springfield, I1l., May 14 to 17, will forever mark an important epoch in the history of our society. Not because of any great change in policy, or in the personnel of the rnanagement, will the convention be remembered, but be- |. cause of the ability with which our delegates transacted the business; the abilty which has been acquired in the short time since woman became a potent, progressive factor in promoting and perfecting the plan for fraternal beneficiary societies. The expeditious manner in which the large volume of business was tranascted; the cour- ageous handling of important ques- tions ; the wisdom displayed in re-elect- ing experienced officers with the gen- eral harmony of all proceedings, were such practical demonstration of im- provement over the first Biennial Su- preme Camp that one could clearly see that time alone was the one essential requirement to fit our bright women to successfully cope with and solve the fraternal beneficiary problem. The delegates and candidates were early in arriving. Many came Sunday and by Monday afternoon enough were pres- ent, with the visitors,to fill four street cars for a delightful trolley ride about the city,a much appreciated courtesy. The Linceln home and monument were among the places visited. In the evening a delightful reception and ball was also tendered the delegutes at the St. Nicholas hotel by the Springfield camps. The evening was passed in re- newing acquaintances, meetiny can- didates and supreme officers, while those who desired could dance. OPENING SESSION. Tuesday morning the convention was called to order in Central Music hall by Mrs. Lillian Blair, chairman of the Springfield reception committee, who presided during the preliminary exer- cises. Governor Richard Yates wel- comed the members of the Supreme Camp to the state of Illinois. He spoke in a felicitous strain and was warmly applauded when he said that he was a member of Modern Woodman Camp, 912, at Jacksonville, and added: ‘‘It has been said that when the women of America show that they really want equal suf- frage they will get it, and the legislators will fall over the desks in an effort to give it to them. It is plainly demon- strated that suffrage in this case has been the part of wisdom. This audi- ence shows upon the countenances that face me. the greatest intelligence and the highest patriotism, and more than BELOIT, KANSAS, JUNE, 1901. Du ij v2 BOR. pHtetettettet tet tet netee thet eeetteett | that, the love of home ani family, which always tends to the betterment of a nation. ‘*T have carried my devotion so far this morning that I suggested to Mrs. Yates that she seriously consider the proposition of becoming a member of the Royal Neighbors herself. But just in the same instant that this sugges- tion was made, some evil spirit re- called that in such an event, in case of her death, I would receive a couple of thousand dollars. I hope some of you will be able to show the matter to her in amore favorable light before this convention closes. ’’ At this point,it might be added, that the ladies acted upon the governor’s suggestion, secured Mrs. Yates’ appli- cation the next evening and Thursday afternoon adopted her as a member. Lieutenant Governor Northcott, who is also head consul of the Modern Woodmen, was the next speaker. His address was filled with advice to the delegates as to some of the things they should seriously consider during the business part of the session. He ad- vised them to reconstruct their plan so that it would be mathematically cor- rect and upon a scientific basis, thus insuring perpetual benefits to those who may come within the membership. He congratulated the delegates upon the excellent showing made by the so- ciety during the biennial term, told them they had the largest and best woman’s fraternal beneficiary society in the world and predicted a great future for the society. Head Consul North- cott is a staunch supporter of the Royal Neighbors, is always speaking encouraging words for us, consequently he is held in very high esteem by members of our society. Mrs. North- cott, who was on the platform with Mrs. Yates, is also a member of our society. City Attorney Mortimer, rep- resenting the mayor, welcomed the visitors to the city. Dr. Susan McG. Snyder and Supreme Oracle, Mrs. E. D. Watt, responded to these addresses. The Lyric quartette sang several songs, after which the supreme oracle pre- sided. Miss Hester Smith, Cambridge, Pa., Mrs. Carrie Dibell, Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. Catherine Stedman, Seattle, Wash , were named as a committee on credentials, and their report showed 259 delegates, supreme officers and members of committees, entitled to seats in the convention. Tuesday afternoon was given largely to listen- ing to reports of supreme officers. Other committees appointed were: Resolutions—Mesdames Ida Burn- ham, South Dakota; Anna Bainter, Ohio ; Clara Richards, Michigan. Order of Business—Mesdames Ella Miller, Decatur, Dlinois; Laura Kin- ney, North Dakota; Minnie Watt, Moline, Illinois. Supreme Officers’ Reports—Mesdames Dr. Mead, Oregon; Blanche Spellman, Indiana; Dr. Elnora Whitmore, Kan- sas. Supreme Officers’ Salaries—Masdames Mary Roberts, Illinois; Grace 'ruller, Illinois; Eva Townsley, Iowa. The Supreme Oracle, Mrs. E. D. Watt, reported the society in a flour- NUMBER 6. ishing condition. According to her report, the growth of the order in the past two years has been very large. The net gain in the beneficiary depart- ment alone has been 27,239 members, or more than 1,000 per month. She commended the Board of Su- preme Managers for their efticient and careful management for the best in- terests of the society, the supreme recorder and receiver for the method- ical way in which the business of their offices is conducted, the supreme phy- sicians for their careful examinations, the beneficiary committee for the able and thorough manner of conducting all business pertaining to their depart- ments. The work of the deputy su- preme oracles, or the agents and organ- izers, was discussed at some length, and the importance of their work was point- edout in very strong language. Inspeak- ing of them she says: ‘‘The import- ance of their work cannot be over-es- timated. Since our last report they have borne aloft our banner and planted it in seven new states. The growth in membership of the Royal Neighbors of America must be contin- uous, and to our deputy supreme oracles must we look for our continued growth. ’”’ The report of supreme recorder, Mrs. Winnie Fielder, shows the financial standing of the organization as well as a correct statement of the membership. Her report shows the total receipts of the office in the general fund to have been $136,149.17 for the two years, which added to tne $12,015.02 on hand makes the total accounted for $148, - 164.19. The total disbursements have been $99,533.41, leaving a balance in the hands of the recorder of $48, 630.78. The membership report shows that there are 2,465 camps, with a member- ship of 110,688, an increase in the two years of 1,010 camps and 59,749 mem- bers. She thanked all individual mem- bers, camp recorders, deputies and su- preme officers for the courteous and fraternal spirit that had always been shown her. The books and records ot the supreme recorder's office must, on a moment’s notice, be open to inspec- tion by Neighbors or state authorities. The report of the supreme receiver, Mrs. Florence Brown, shows the same results in the general fund as that re- ported by the supreme recorder, and in reporting the beneficiary fund she shows that there has been received to the credit of that fund, including the $2,170.74 on hand at the close of the last report, $348,379.99. Of this amount $327,916,85 hasbeen paid to beneficiaries of deceased members, and $20, 463.14 remains on hand. She adds that her sorrow for the home circles, saddened by the death of a loved one, has frequently been lessened by the thought that the material relief ex- tended by our society, would come as a ray of sunshine to the grief-clouded and needy home. The beneficiary committee, composed of Hon. J. G. Johnson, Maj. C. W. Hawes aud Hon. J. W. White, report that the death rate in the Royal Neighbors is one of the lowest in the history of (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.)