THE VOLUME IIL. | EDITORIAL OFFICE, ( ROCK ISLAND, ILL. We, as a camp, appreciate the Royal Neighbor paper, and while we enjoy the articles from other camps, do not want to receive so much pleasure and benefit and contribute nothing to the encouragement of others. : Jefferson Camp 2545, of De Soto, Mo., was organized April 21, 1901, by Deputy Supreme Oracle Mrs. Susie M. Boaz, with a membership of forty-two. This being the largest camp organized up to this time, Mrs. Boaz presented us with’ a floor-cloth. Our membership has inereased steadily. We have at present sixty-six members and five can- didates for adoption. We have lost one member by death, Mrs. Janie F. Price. She was a willing worker and much loved by us all. She carried a $2,000 certificate which was paid to her husband within two weeks after her death. This money greatly helps Mr. Price in. caring for his three little children. We held our ‘installation in January. »Each member was allowed to invite a Woodman. carried’ on in such a manner that it brought forth words of praise and commendation from the visiting Wood- men. Appointed Past Oracle Mrs. Lil- lie B. Mitchim acted as installing offi- cer, with Miss Alberta Landers as grand marshal. Mrs. Effie Fuller Rouggly, who has been oracle of our camp ever since its organization, was unanimously re-elected. her office faithfully, being present at every meeting. She has the interest of the camp truly at heart. At the close of the installation ‘ceremonies, Neigh- bor Lillie B. Mitchim, in a very appro- priate speech, presented our oracle, in ~ behalf of the members of our camp, with a handsome emblem ring, as a small token of appreciation for her un- tiring efforts for the advancement of the camp during the past year. The pre- sentation speech was very heartily re- sponded to, proving that our oracle was not at a loss for words to express her deep appreciation of the offering, assuring the Neighbors she would ever cherish the gift as a reminder of their love and esteem. At our first meeting in March we were waited upon by a committee from the Wood- men camp, who extended to us a cor dial invitation to attend a reception to be given by them, in our honor, on April 12. We gladly accepted. On that night the Royal Neighbors thronged the Woodmen hall, which was béauti- fully decorated for the oecasion. We were greeted by the reception com- mittee, and made to feel at home. The orchestra dispensed music during the evening. The address of welcome was delivered by Mr. Wilson. Judge Frazier, of Hillsboro, delivered a very instruct- ive address, in ‘which he set forth, very clearly, the benefits derived from belonging to these orders. 'The closing ‘speech was made by Mr. Joseph Will- iams, who in behalf of the Woodmen presented the Royal Neighbors with Our work was. She has filled | badges for each mentber. Our oracle responded in a very touching address, which did credit to herself and honor to the Royal Neighbors whom she represented. In her remarks she as- serted the Royal Neighbors had en- deavored to carry on their work in such a manner as to win the high esteem, brotherly love and _ co-opera- tion of the grand order which brought them into existence. She also assured them of our deep appreciation of their beautiful gift, and in these beautiful | anniversary. Nd rats emblems of our order we recognized our triumph. At the close of her re- marks she assured the Woodmen that the night would long be remembered as one of the brightest and happiest in the history of our camp. We felt com- plimented when the Woodmen ac- knowledged ‘that the speech of the evening was made by our oracle. Af- ter the closing address we were in- vited to the banquet hall, where re- freshments were served. The Royal Neighbors proved that De Soto Camp 3605, M. W. of A., certainly know how to entertain. On May 3 we met at our hall and had our picture taken. The picture will be framed and hung in the hall, and each member may buy one for her own home. The spirit of good will and fraternal cheer prevails in our camp and our hearts go out to other camps, wishing them success and prosperity. A MEMBER. Mw ee. Nothing Discouraging There Breeds, Ill—Dear Editor: I have been thinking for a long time I would bers; ON THE HILLSIDE— EuGENE VERBOECKHOVEN, -supper. 6 PUBLICATION OFFICE, } 1902. ~ “LINCOLN, NEB. i write a letter for publication in THE RoyaL Nerteusor, which we all enjoy reading very much. Evening Star Camp 2168 was organized May 11, 1900, by Mrs. M. E. Arnholt, deputy supreme oracle, with twenty-one charter mem- ten beneficiaries and eleven socials. We have adopted eleven mem- bers since, five of whom were bene- ficiaries, but we have lost seven mem- bers, two beneficiaries, who have trans- ferred to other camps, and five socials have dropped out. The Woodmen are very kind to us, with a few exceptions. They give us the use of their hall free. Two years ago they had a pienic and gave us the ice cream stand to run for ourselves, and we made nearly $30 above expenses. They have done us numerous other favors for which we are very thankful. We are now making preparations to celebrate our second We will serve a free We have invited the Woodmen and their families or lady friends. After supper we are to play games of different kinds and have a social time generally. We joined the Woodmen in a public installation, after which we served oysters. Everyone seemed to enjoy the event very much. We some- feel quite discouraged the loss of our members, but I think, taking everything into consideration, we get along as well as most camps times over which are organized in small towns. The most of our members live in the country; some of them a distance of three miles. We are in hopes that our county will be better represented at the next state camp than it was at the last. There are nine camps in our county and there were only two delegates at the state camp from our county. Our |; camp sent a delegate and intend to send one again next year. E. D. R., Oracle. NUMBER 6. MERRY MEETINGS IN MONTANA Woodmen and Royal Neighbors to Picnic at Helena Helena, Mont.—Valentine Camp 2399 was organized a. year ago last St. Val- entine’s day, by Deputy Supreme Ora- ele Ella Austin, with nineteen charter members. We now have twenty-eight members and have had three drop out. We have recently appointed a camp deputy, and hope to.double our mem- bership. At our last meeting we were delightfully entertained by the Wood- men. We were initiating three candi- dates, but adjourned as soon as pos- sible; the doors were then opened and the families and friends of the Wood- men and Royal Neighbors invited into the hall, where the Modern Woodmen team, dressed in their handsome new uniforms, went through their drill and were loudly applauded by all pres- ent. Then the Modern Woodmen quartette sang a comic song entitled “The Bullfrog and the Bulldog,” and responded to an encore with “Aunt Dinah’s Quilting Party,” which was very much enjoyed. The company then adjourned to the adjoining room where dancing was enjoyed till twelve o’clock, when a delicious lunch was served by the Woodmen. The Modern Woodmen state log-rol- ling will be held in Helena July 4 and 5. The largest crowd ever entertained in the city is expected. The committee and the business men’s association will endeavor to make it a grand success. It is needless to say we are looking forward with pleasure to meeting the visiting Royal Neighbors and hope every camp in the state will be well represented. Mrs. JENNIE C, BEACH, Recorder. Wish Meetings Came Oftener Campbell, Minn.—Mistletoe Camp 2535 was organized April 29, 1901, by Mrs. Josie Briggs, with twenty-one charter members. We now have about thirty members, and at our next meet- ing we have three candidates to initi- ate. We also have our badges, floor- cloth and are having our robes made, and a committee is looking for an or- gan for our camp-room. We think we are getting along nicely, although we had quite a struggle from the begin- ning. I must say, we owe a great deal of our success to the Modern Wood- men. They have been real kind to us. They are paying our hall rent for this year, to give us a start. We have given dances and were successful every time. I enjoy our lodge very much, and always wish the meetings came every week, instead of every other week. After our business meet- ing is over, we often have refreshments and a dance, or have a program of musie and recitations. Success to every Royal Neighbor camp. DAGMAR HENRICKSON, Recorder. we Ee several Cost to Secure Members It is equally as important to main- tain your membership as it is to build it up, and it costs less. The loss neces- sarily causes a material increase ‘in the cost of insurance protection, for much of the field workers’ accomplish- ments, which necessitate large ex- penditures, are offset by excessive sus- pensions.—Bee Hive. f