VOLUME L SSL Ue, Bee se Y BELOIT, KANSAS, FEBRUARY, 1900. NUMBER 2 What the Society is Doing. A happy New year to all Camps throughout the jurisdiction, and may the year upon which we are just enter- ing be the most prosperous one in the history of the Society; and I believe, by each member, each officer and each deputy doing their whole dnty in their several stations, that this can be ac- complished. There seems to be an in- creased interest manifested in the So- ciety among the Modern Woodmen of America, judging by the inquiries re- ceived relative to organizing new Camps. Deputies are being appointed in Oklahoma, and those interested there are of the opinion that this new ter- ritory will lead all others in reports of organizations. Idaho is asking for workers, and appointments will be made there soon. Deputy Supreme Oracle, Mrs. Ida Hamblen, re- ports an increased interest in the work in the states of Oregon and Washington. Some difficulty has been ex- perienced in securingde puties in several of the older states of the jurisdiction, but this difficulty has, to a certain extent, been overcome. A few good workers are needed in Northern Indiana and Southeastern Iowa. Miss Kate M. Bright is a newly. appointed deputy in Isphem- ing, in the upper peninsula of Michigan, who expects to devote her entire time to the work. As this is the first resident deputy in this section, we hope for good results from that part of our jurisdiction. The last few weeks have been busy ones among the local Camps, as public installa- tions were the leadingenter- tainments. Many, very many of these were held in joint installation with the Modern Woodmen of America, and were well attended and high- - ly enjoyed, and resulted no ~ doubt in good to the Camps participating and to the So- cieties in general. Reports of seventeen Camps were received at this office for the month of December. Dep- uties! this was not a very good record; no doubt due somewhat to the holiday sea- son; but I hope that each Deputy will now begin an active campaign, and that the work may be advanced rapidly. Who will secure the prize offered for one hundred new beneficiary members secured in the next three months? Let each Deputy strive to win it. But, if failing, win the second. In entering the new year it is com- mon and natural to look forward. Persons ‘‘turn a new leaf,’’ as they phrase it; form resolutions td amend mistakes and make a better record. Let us all, as workers and members, begin afresh, with faces to the future, and with hopes and efforts for a brighter record for our noble Society. Mrs. E. D. Watt, Supreme Oracle, R. N.. A. Anniversary and Installation. CRYSTALLAKE, WIS., Jan. 16, 1900.— Acorn Camp, 1258, celebrated its first anniversary December 27, and invited the Modern Woodmen of America and families. A short program was ren- dered, refreshments served and a very pleasant evening enjoyed by all. January 3 the Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors~ of Saw the Goat MAGNOLIA, WIs., Jan. 15, 1900.—- Evergreen Camp, 1135, gave public installation of officers Friday evening, January 5, to which Footville and Evansville Camps, R. N. A., and our local Woodmen Camp were honored guests. After installation supper was served to over two hundred. Our local Woodmen Camp initiated a candidate for our amusement, and as the goat was one of the most worthy Neighbors garbed to represent his majesty, it took but little persuasion to get the "KISS ME," America had a joint installation, after which we treated ourselves to an oyster supper, and all had a splendid time. We have a Camp of sixty-three mem- bers, all in good standing. We have also members’ and officers’ badges for all. Good interest is taken by all, and /we are growing slow but sure. MRS. CARRIE PACKARD, Recorder. The Germania Town Mutual of Rock- port, Mo., has discontinued business. {. * candidate reseated, after being thrown to the floor,and we all laughed until our sides ached. The goat looked so real, one young lady was so scared when he passed her that she forgot to finish her supper. Ata late hour all went to their homes, declaring it a capital evening. To show you we are alive and working for fraternity, I give you the following: We organized Septem- ber, 1898, with twenty-four charter members; today we have seventy-five members in good standing, and all working for the good cause. a MRS. MAGGIE HUYKE, Oracle. From Wamego. WAMEGO, Kas., Jan. 18, 1900.— EDITOR ROYAL NEIGHBOR: It is with pleasure we note the receipt of the first issue of the official Royal Neighbor paper. All the members of this Camp have expressed themselves well pleased with the paper and it will hereafter be- come a welcome guest to all. Pansy Camp, 413, is still alive. From the fated number of thirteen, which composed the benefici- ary membership for quite a year, we have, by steady, quiet, earnest labor, increased the number to thirty-one bene- ficiary members, with more applications for approval. We hope ’ere the dawning of the new century (?) to reg- ister a beneficiary member- ship of one hundred members. January 4 the Royal Neigh- bors of America, in joint in- stallation with the Modern Woodmen of America, install- ed the officers for the ensu- Ing year. Mrs. Myrtle Latti- morew as installing officer for the Royal Neighbors of America and Mr. A. Chesley instructed the Modern Wood- men of America in their dut- ies. Mrs. Flora Boyd was in- stalled as Oracle, Mr. Perey Weybrew as Venerable Con- sul. A short program of music and recitations was greatly enjoyed by all, and then the banquet, such as Royal Neighbors and Mod- ern Woodmen of America can provide, was appreciated by all present. This was a pleasant evening andone to be long remembered by all. Our Camp holds regular meetings on the first and third Saturday evenings of each month. The Modern Wood- men hold regular meetings Thursday evening \of each . week. Mrs. ARTHA CARL, Recorder. Joint Installation. On Saturday night, Janu- ary 6, 1900, the Woodmen of Quiver Camp, 1160, and the Royal Neighbors of Ever- green Camp, 279, gave a joint installation in the Royal Neighbors’ large hall. As the installation was open, ; the families belonging to both orders were well represented. At the usual time for lunch the Woodmen served oysters, ham sandwiches and hot coffee, free of charge, to the Neigh- bors and all who were present. Every one enjoyed the evening’s pleasure and appeared to be happy. Our Camp, 279, located at Topeka, I1l., begins the year 1900 with all the old officers re-elected — but Outer Sentinel. MRS. FANNIE BIDDINGER, ' Recorder. ~ OR.