P a yi is | SN a = re 's eee —— a SST Petes} iHBOR. VOLUME I. BELOIT, KANSAS, JULY, 1900. NUMBER 7%. REPORT OF WORK OF DEPUTIES. For Month of May. New camps instituted, 50; distribut- ed as follows: Illinois, 12; Wiscon- sin, 9; Minnesota, 7; Iowa, 5; Missou- ri, 4; Kansas, 3; S. Dakota, 3; Nebras- ka, 2; Washington, 2; Michigan, 1; Oregon, 1; Indiana, 1. The greatest number of camps instituted by any one deputy during the month was 4, by Mrs. Ada M. Lawson, of Champlin, Minn. ; 2 deputies instituted 3 camps each; 10 instituted 2 each, and 20 insti- tuted 1 each. Every deputy in Wiscon- sin has organized more than one camp during the month; the highest num- ber organized in this state being three by Mrs. Essie Burt, of West Su- perior, and the remainder of the depu- ties organizing 2 each. The other deputy who organized three camps was Mrs. Frances M. Ross, of Greenville, Til. License has been secured by our so- ciety to operate in the states of Colorado and Pennsylvania, and Mrs. E. H. Wil- ber, of Beatrice, Neb., has been au- thorized to commence the work in Colo- rado, and Miss Lizzie M. McIntire, of Topeka, [D1L, has been authorized to establish the work in Pennsylvania. These deputies expect to leave for their special fields within the next few days. Their respective headquarters will be reported in the next issue of the offi- cial paper. We wish all the deputies success in their work, and we hope to have a larger number of camps _ report- ed during the month of June. Mrs. E. D. WATT, Supreme Oracle, R. N. A. A Sunbonnet Drill. The members of Rosewood Camp, 670, of Rochester, Minn., celebrated the third anniversary of the organiza- tion of the camp and Mrs. Millie Heinz, the Recorder of the camp, sends in a good account of the event which was published in the Bulletin of Rochester. We add to this article a description of the ‘‘sunbonnet drill’’ referred to, which she kindly furnishes for the benefit of other camps: ‘“‘Rosewood Camp celebrated its third anniversary last evening. A fine pro- gram was rendered in honor of the oc- casion and refreshments served. The regular business meeting of the lodges was held as usual and concluded at about nine o’clock. . Then the hall was turned over to the committee in charge of the celebration. The pro- gram they provided was excellent and worthy of the occasion. Mrs. Harvey L. Gates delivered an interesting ad- dress. Mrs. Gates is a past officer of the camp and thoroughly familiar with its brief but fruitful history. She spoke of the work of the order and particularly that done by Rosewood Camp. Her remarks were well chosen and in a congratulatory strain. She was followed by Robert Riebe. Mr. Riebe's address, consuming about ten minutes in its delivery, was happy in conception. He told in a gossipy way of the value of their organization, and sustained his statements with statis- tics. Like his predecessor, his remarks touching Rosewood Camp, were highly complimentary. Miss Lila Klee sang a solo very prettily. She has a pleasing voice and her song merited the unstint- ed applause it received. Little Miss Laura Toolefson delighted the audience with a recitation. The next number was a drill by twelve little boys. The comical sunbonnet drill, for which the ladies of Rosewood Camp have a repu- tation second to none, was put on to the unbounded amusement of the spec- tators. One of the prettiest numbers on the program was a song, ‘The Dancing Fairy Song,’ rendered by sixteen little girls. Then came the con- cluding number, a number in which the entire company took leading parts —the supper. The Neighbors do all things well, but they do those things which are of first importance to whole staff dressed like this is bewil- dering, indeed, to the audience as they all seem to be bowing and marching backwards. Give some simple march- ing figures with a good deal of bowing, as they appear very funny when bow- ing, seemingly bowing backwards. The marching can be arranged by the marshal. One good thing about this is the little expense necessary to put it on and it is very amusing. Woodbine Reports Progress. Jennie Davy, the Oracle, writes from Dodgeville, Wis.: ‘‘Woodbine Camp, 1166, located at Dodgeville, Wis., was organized October 19, 1898, with twenty- two charter members, and have been adding new members until we now number sixty-nine; forty-five bene- ficiaries. We held a basket social May MAMMA'S DARLING. the inner man best. Every one con- tributed to the excellent supper, and every one enjoyed it, as indeed they must. The past year has been a most successful one with the camp which is experiencing a healthy and rapid growth. Its membership includes, for- tunately, a large number of persons ex- ceptionally well equipped to make its social side successful beyond what might reasonably be expected, and financially and fraternally Rosewood Camp is a vigorous success. ’’ To put on the ‘‘sunbonnet drill’’ mem- bers of the degree staff should wear white aprons and sunbonnets. The aprons are worn on the back instead of in the front, and the back of the cap, which is of very thin material, comes over the face. (Any old material can be used.) The back of the head is covered with a mask. The sight of a 2, which wasa success, both socially and financially. We have ordered a new set of robes which we expect to have by our next meeting, when we will have two candidates to initiate. We meet the first and third Wednesday of each month and have a good attend- ance. Our members look forward with interest to the arrival of the paper.’’ Woman’s Ability. It has been many years since women were explaining that fraternal co-oper- ation afforded a field in which they were peculiarly interested and that they possessed the ability necessary to bring to a successful issue, enterprises of this character. When one sees the progressive organization now in the field composed entirely of women, and when one sees the prominence they oc- cupy in the counsels of the cause, it TT — cannot be denied that they have a field and that they have entered this field with signal ability and success. There has been great development among wo- men since they have been associated in fraternal work. When thrown upon their own ability and resources they have been able to meet emergen- cies with fully as much vigor and dis- cretion as have men. In view of the progress made in the past, one cannot but believe that woman has a place in fraternal work; nor can one overesti- mate her potency in this vast field. — Bi-Monthly Guild. Played ‘‘Rock Allen.’’ On June 12th Poplar Leaf Camp, 1344, of Kanass City, Mo., gave an en- tertainment consisting of a two-act drama, entitled, ‘‘Rock Allen,’’ fol- lowed by dancing. In many respects this was the most delightful entertain- ment our camp had ever given. The hall was packed with people who had only words of praise for the camp. The drama was presented by Harry Phil- lips, William Warenstaf, Henry Car- men, George Akers, Robert Raiman, Miss Mabel Eplar, Miss Maude Black- burn, Miss Emma Mahon, Miss Jennie Bales. The work of these amateurs de- serve special mention. If space per- mitted I wonld like to make special mention of the work done by each of these young people, for they deserve it, and the large audience testified their hearty approval by frequent curtain calls and roars of laughter. Our camp is the youngest in the city but its future is bright, it is harmonious and grow- ing. We are pleased with the Royal Neighbor paper, its pages are newsy, cheerful and helpful. Mrs. H. M. MCLANR, Oracle. Alive and Up-to-Date. Atwater, Minn.—Summit Camp, 1449, was organized in March, 1899. We have a membership of about thirty- five in good standing and are in a flourishing condition. We have six new applications for our next meeting and several more in sight. We have had the loss of one of our esteemed Neighbors, Mrs. J. A. Bjornberg, who was a beneficiary member, holding a certificate of $1,000. She died the last of March and the husband received the amount of insurance promptly. Our Woodmen have been very good to us since we organized. They at one time gave us $25 to aid in getting badges and robes, and we are trying to show them our appreciation by serving them lunches when they have candidates. At their last meeting they initiated four and we bribed the sentry with a cup of coffee and marched in upon them in a body and their faces showed their surprise ; not one of them having an inkling of it. However, they great- ly enjoyed the treat, as well as the company, and gave a vote of thanks, accompanied by a liberal supply of chocolate creams. We raise money in various ways. We have had a poverty social, and are now preparing to present ‘‘Ten Night’s in a Bar- room,’’ from which we hope to realize a neat sum. We all enjoy reading our ROYAL N&IGHBOR and wish its editor continued success. After reading our copy we hand it to our friends to read, hoping thereby to interest them in our order. We are alive, and endeavor to be strictly up-to-date in our camp work. MRS. A. STENE, Oravle. —