VOLUME III. EDITORIAL OFFICE, ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Judiana Picnic Association Yee The Hirst Royal Neighbor Picnic Assoriation to Report Organization SSISSSSSSS PSSSSSSSSSISSS SSS SSS SSIES SSSSSSSSssssss Buehanan, Mich.—On June 25 it was my pleasure to attend a picnic at Marion, Ind., given by thé Indiana Royal Neighbor Pienie Association, which was organized a year ago for the purpose of advertising the order and becoming better acquainted. In spite of the day being unfavorable, delegations from neighboring towns poured in until by noon the city was filled with purple and white. On account of the rain it was ar- ranged to hold the exercises in the hall, where a large crowd soon gathered. The address of wel- come was delivered by City Attorney Field W. Sweezey, who, in behalf of the mayor, made the Neighbors very wel- come to Marion, after which he talked on the subject of fraternity, paying a nice trib- ute to fraternal insurance and to the Royal Neighbors. This address was followed by a_response by the writer in which was given general in- formation about our order. At the close of this address the drill contest took place, the ladies from Kokomo cap- turing the prize, which was a beautiful banner. At 4 o’clock, the weather having cleared, we adjourned to the Soldiers’ Home grounds, where the governor and _ his staff welcomed us, and invited us to the theatre building, where, through the kindness of Governor Chapman,we were given a special band concert which was very much enjoyed by all. The greater part of the evening was devoted to de- gree work which was exemplified by the Kokomo team, who are to be congrat- ulated upon the beautiful manner in which they do their work. Before ad- journment a vote of thanks was ex- tended to Governor Chapman, of the Home, for the courtesy and hospitality shown us while at the grounds. The association elected the follow- ing officers for the ensuing years: President, Mrs. Lida Stanford, of Kokomo; vice president, Mrs. Emma Kunzler, of Marion; secretary, Mrs. Emma Griber, of Kokomo. Kokomo was selected as the meeting place of the picnic to be held next summer, and, if interest and enthusiasm indi- cate anything, we predict that the meeting will be a grand success, and the order will have reason to be proud of the Indiana association. Royally, Mrs. Ciara RIcHARDS. we Ladies’ Sword Drill Crawfordsville, Ind.—On May 23, Driftwood Camp 1750, R. N. of A., gave an entertainment and dance in the M. W. of A. hall. The attendance was good and the program excellent. One of the most interesting features of the evening was a sword drill by twelve ladies, with Neighbor L. Ezra as com- mander. The ladies were well drilled and their costumes were beautiful, be- ing of royal purple and white. At the completion of the drill the ladies pres- ented to Captain Ezra a beautiful M. W. of A. pin. Mrs. M. Blanche Spell- man, of Lafayette, deputy supreme oracle for the Royal Neighbors, was present and gave a brief history of our society, and in behalf of Driftwood camp extended to the Woodmen and their lady relatives an urgent request to become members of our camp. Mrs. AUGUST, 1902. PUBLICATION OFFICE, LINCOLN, NEB. NUMBER 8. of life that makes the need of such protection imperative. In the savings institution one gets the amount he has deposited, with a moderate rate of earnings. With a certificate of life protection he is assured of the face of his certificate from the very outstart. By the transaction he has created an estate for himself. If, after he has made such provisions, he has money which he can deposit in the savings institution, certainly no one can gain- say the wisdom of his action. For those who have not a fund set aside, protection certainly comes before a savings institution as a means of cov- ering his needs.—The Guild. Me Me A Protected Home Home is the sweetest word in the Saxon language. It has in it the brightness of sunshine and the fra- cA JERSEY FAMILY—Edwin Douglass Spellman kindly consented to remain with us a few days and by her earnest efforts we were able to almost double our membership. On February 28 we gave a reception to Neighbors James Harlen and wife, who left for Okla- homa to make that their future home, and on March 19, hearing that Neigh- bor Mathews was packing her goods to leave for Indianapolis, we presented her with a nice china dish. Our camp igs in a fine condition. We all enjoy reading the Royal Neighbor paper and look forward to its coming. Yours fraternally, Mrs. Mary Hunt, Chancellor. Ye we Advantage of Protection Some people are slow to realize the advantages of life protection as com- pared with those of the savings bank. According to their logic, one would naturally think that they had a sure lease of life and could die when it suited their convenience. Every or- ganizer has met this type of man, who takes the number of payments he is supposed to make and figures the total and what it would amount to if the same were deposited in the savings bank at the current rate of interest. Were one assured of the future there would be no oceasion for life protection. It is the very uncertainty grance of flowers. It suggests love and rest and gladness. It calls up pictures painted imperishably on our hearts. It speaks of fatherly care and moth- erly love, the wife’s tenderness and devotion. The home is the safeguard of the nation. It is a nursery where only can be grown manly men and womanly women. But into many homes there often steals a shadow of fear that darkens the sunlight and drops bitterness into the cup of joy. It is the fear that the strong man, whose arms and brains win the bread and create the comfort of the family, may be smitten down by death. The majority of fathers find it al- most impossible to lay aside sufficient from the yearly income to insure the family against adversity and possible want. Life is so insecure. The vig- orous today may be still in death to- morrow. What, then, can lighten the gloom of the widow’s shrouded heart, the grief of the fatherless? It is then that the genuine, honest life insurance society steps in and does its work of beneficence. I tell you a man’s steps are lighter, his spirit more buoyant, as he goes out in the morning to his work if he knows, come what may, in his home lies a paper which seeures his loved ones from poverty and will bear them up until they are able to work for themselves.—Ex. INDIANA STATE LOG ROLLING Modern Woodmen of America to Picnic at HoKomo, Ind., August 5S and 6 We are requested to again call at- tention of the Indiana Neighbors to the picnic to be held at Kokomo, Ind., August 5 and 6. All arrangements for a great time are completed and it is expected a very large crowd will be in attendance. Large prizes are offered in different contests, full particulars of which may be secured by address- ing J. I. Montray, secretary, Kokomo, Ind. Be ye Re A Successful Camp Lancaster, Mo.—Naomi Camp 2868 was organized by Mrs. Minnie King, January 16, 1902, with twenty-one members, of whom ten were benefi- ciary. We have had fourteen initia- tions and now have thirty-two in good standing. There have been three suspensions, one failing to get beneficiary certificate. Our camp is flourishing and in good condition. We have $40 in the general fund. We meet at M. W. A. hall, on the first and third Friday nights of each month. The Wood- men have a new hall here. One. room in front 20x24 feet we use for dining room. They are very kind to us-as they charge us no rent. The M. W. of A. and R. N. A. have bought dishes, table-cloths, ete., and when we have initiations we serve refreshments and show our social members a good time in general. We have bought curtains for the hall and are going to buy robes and floor-cloth at our next regular meeting. We raised our money by giving a calico masquerade ball and giving an entertainment and ing refreshments. We also have the book of Faney Drills and The Side Degree which we find very enter- taining and laughable. The Woodmen gave the R. N. of A. a surprise at our last meeting by treating us to candy and fruits. This is the only fraternal order for ladies in our town and [ think we will do good work here. InA Murpuy, Recorder. Mw Me serv- Fraternity and Business It has been observed that fraternity and business are two distinct ingredi- ents which, properly combined, pro- duce the highest known form of co- operative effect. This is true. Fra- ternity without business methods would become simply charity. No fra- ternalist desires to be considered in this light. He wishes to combine with his brother man for mutual well-being and behoof, but he wishes to do so on a basis whereby he can give as much as he receives. This means the first step toward a business basis. Our fra- ternal system as in operation today, means still further steps in this di- rection, and it further evidences that the two can *be combined on a basis whereby the principles of neither are violated by the practices of the other. Is not this an end toward which all may devote their best energies?—A. L. of H. Journal.