VOLUME VII. UNION DISTRICT MEETING . Splendid Drills and Excellent Enter- tainment Buchanan, Mich.—It was my priv- ilege to attend a union district meet- ing, held at Toledo, O., November 23, 1905. The meetings were held at the Forest Camp lodge room at the corner of Dorr and Heston streets and were under the supervision of the state or- acle, Mrs. Beatrice Reinheimer, of San- dusky, O. Representatives were present from Fremont, Findlay, Lima, Cygnet, Sandusky, Lyons and Waterville, to the number of ninety-two. The time was spent both pleasantly and profitably in| discussing and exemplifying the ritu- alistic work. The initiatory marches as given by the degree staff of Holly Camp, of Toledo, reflected great credit on those taking part, and all present were impressed with the fact that much study and practice had been given the work by this corps of offi- cers to enable them to present these drills in such a perfect and beautiful manner. As supervising deputy of the state I was especially pleased to be present and meet -these intelligent, capable Royal Neighbors, whose splen- did energy and influence is being felt throughout northern Ohio, and to whom is due, in a large measure, the growth and prosperity of our beloved. society in this state. Great credit is due the state oracle, Mrs. Beatrice Reinheimer, for having arranged and carried out so sucessfully this helpful meeting, and to the Toledo camps for their co-opera- tion and entertainment.. To those in attendance I want. to express.my ap- preciation of the royal welcome ex- tended to me as the guest of honor; also my thanks to the Royal Neighbors of Toledo who, at the close of the day’s pleasures and duties, presented me with the beautiful flowers. I wish that more of these meetings might be held, and would suggest to those interested in the promotion of our work that there is no better way to create kindly feeling and enthusiasm than by hold- ing these union district meetings. Mrs. Ciara RIcHARDS! Me ome ae ' A New Chicago aes : Irving Camp was organized October 14 at Masonic hall, corner Sixty-ninth street and Wentworth avenue, by Dep- uty M. B. Mulcahy, of Rock Island. It is auxiliary to Theodore Roosevelt Camp, Modern Woodmen, and is com- posed mostly of the wives of its mem- bers. It has twenty-one charter mem- bers and first-class prospects for a rapid growth. The degree work, as ex- emplified by the team of Crystal Camp, was presented in a most beautiful man- ner, eliciting the praise of every one; 7 while the new work as proposed at our last meeting gives promise of success. MyrTLe Simmonps, Marshal. ww At Greenville, Mich. It was my pleasure to work in Green- ville, Mich., for Camp 424 a few days in October. With the liberal assistance of the local Neighbors, I procured a class of ten, whom we initiated Thurs- day evening, October 12. The camp in- vited Neighbor Jessie L. Mitchell, of Ionia, Mich., member of the Supreme- Auditing Board, also Neighbor Wick- ham, of Pentwater, Mich., to be pres- sent. Owing to poor railroad connec- tions, much to the disappointment of =e all, Neighbor Wickham did not arrive until an early hour next day. How- ever, Neighbor Mitchell assisted in the ADDRESS ALL LETTERS TO ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS evening’s entertainment by addressing the camp in her usually pleasing and interesting manner. There were pres- ent representatives from six different camps. After the work the doors were thrown open to admit the relatives and friends who had been invited to par- take of the banquet. ~ Mrs. Kate E. McKenz, Deputy. ww Trying to Keep in Sight Durand, Wis.—Myrtle Camp 3171 is trying to keep in sight of the increas- ing throng of Royal Neighbors that are steadily growing month by month. Al- though our camp has not taken in any new members for some time, yet we hold our regular meetings with quite a fair attendance and a good interest is taken by those that usually attend. Each Neighbor seems ready and willing to act their part when called upon and that always paves the way to success. Mrs. OLIvE VAN Brunt, Recorder. we Good Work in Connecticut Hartford, Conn.—As a part of the eastern section of the great jurisdic- tion of the Royal Neighbors, I thought a few words in connection with our progress in Connecticut might be of interest. We instituted our first camp at Bristol with twenty-seven members on March 9. This was closely followed by another at Thompsonville with forty-three members, since which time ], seven other camps have been organized in order as follows: A second camp at Bristol with twenty-one members, Naugatuck with thirty-one, Bridgeport with twenty-two, Stamford with twenty, Hartford with twenty-three, New Britain with thirty-one, and Wa- terbury with sixty-six members, mak- ing nine camps with a total member- ship of 284. This work has been ac- complished with many obstacles, which of course grow less as we progress, and the outlook for future work is very bright. We hope to keep up our aver- age of one camp a month, which, if accomplished, will soon give our order the prominence among the lady auxil- iary societies of Connecticut it so richly deserves. New camps are under way at Ansonia, Rockville and New Britain, while many other places are calling for deputies to come and or- ganize. The great trouble is a lack of sufficient assistants and this seems peculiar when it is such pleasant and profitable employment that any wo- man with a little energy can succeea. I should be pleased to correspond with any such in the state who might de- sire to take up the work. The new camps are already showing their value as auxiliaries to the Woodmen by tak- ing the lead in entertainments. Myrtle Camp, of Naugatuck, Primrose Camp, of Thompsonville, Fleur de Lis Camp, of Bristol, Clara Camp, of New Britain, and Capital City Camp, of Hartford, have all held successful whist and dancing parties at which the attend- ance was large, beyond expectation. These will be continued throughout the winter and will result in great benefit ‘to both the Royal Neighbors and Wood- men. The remaining camps at Bristol, Bridgeport, Stamford and the baby and Banner Camp at Waterbury are making arrangements to entertain roy-. ally the coming season and will be heard from later. Wishing you and our many Royal Neighbors throughout the jurisdiction a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I remain, Ciara B. Prerce, Deputy Supreme Oracle. JANUARY, 1906. > ‘|the members and enjoye NO ASSESSMENT skates JANUARY Suspended Members Should Rein- state If you were in suspension December 1 for non-payment of assessment No, 9, in order to reinstate you will be re- quired to pay assessments Nos. 9, 10 and 1, and dues (to March 31 or June 30 as your camp law provides) before February 1, and a good health certifi- cate will not be required, if you are in good health. If you wait until Febru- ary, then a health certificate, signed by the camp physician, will be necessary also. If you were suspended before December 1, and did not reinstate within sixty days, a health certificate will be necessary, as well as back as- sessments and dues, as first above men- tioned. Attend to this now, that the recorder may report you in good stand- ing to the Supreme Office. Was a Success John South writes that the Royal Neighbors of Salt Lake Valley Camp gave an excellent entertainment on Wednesday evening November 22, the purpose in view being to get out of debt, and was a success in more than one respect. The primary object was |acomplished and the camp is now out of debt. Be ee Never Had a Death Farina, [1l.—December 7 marked one of the most joyous occasions of the season for Camp 2279, it being a called meeting for the purpose of initiating a candidate, after which oysters were served and a general good time enjoyed by all. Although not a large camp, yet JT think none can boast of more friendly feelings than ours. We are rejoicing ever the fact that death has never claimed a member since our organiza- tion five years ago last August. We are glad to note the returning of one of our beneficial members after an ab- sence of four years. THE Roya NEIGH- BOR is a great help to us and we wish it an abundance of success. Think the new form a great improvement. Lettie C. Ferri, Recorder. ee A Story of Progress Valley Camp 1367, Hudson, Wis., is doing well and working harmoniously. We have had our ups and downs like other camps, but the ups are ahead at present. We now number sixty mem- bers and ten of them are Woodmen; thirty-six are social and twenty-four beneficial members. We have four can- didates to initiate at our next meet- ing and will have refreshments after- wards, as we always intend to do if the candidates present themselves at the appointed time. We have our badges, banners, floor-cloth, dishes, staffs and ‘Bible, but our greatest trou- ble is to find an organist from among our members. Our present organist is leaving the place for the present. We pay $25 for our hall with an organ and all warmed and lighted, with kitchen and dining room. We give socials occa- sionally to swell our camp funds, and have very pleasant times. We gave a social last month for one of our mem- bers who had sickness among her chil- dren, and netted $15.15. The Neigh- bor published a card of thanks in the local paper which was appreciated by the camp. We had a very social. time last winter; had eight parties among ourselves very much. We enjoy our Woodmen ~_ PRINTED AT LINCOLN, NEBRASKA | tory that every camp be included in the ‘a grand success socially, but not finan- | Notice to All Members’. In the last issue of our ‘paper a call for voluntary contribu- tion was made for Neighbor Mrs. Ada M. Lawson, and no > doubt many of our Neighbors and camps would gladly re- spond to this call, but God in His tender mercy relieved this Neighbor and called her from _ her suffering December 10, and, all contributions received since her dedth will be returned to the donors, and no further con- tributions are necessary. We certainly appreciate the kindly spirit that our members have always shown toward each other in their time of need, and the fraternal spirit manifested at this time. Sufficient amount was contributed before her death to furnish a nurse and provide for her necessities. The Neighbors will all be glad to learn that Mrs. Lawson greatly appreciated this assistance. Royally, Mrs. E. D. Wart, Supreme Oracle. Attest: Mrs. Lina M. CoLtins, Chairman Board of Supreme Managers. members; there are one or two with us every meeting, and they are hte in regard to advice, which they give — freely. ' RECORDER. : ye Me ye ae MUST HAVE SURETY COMPANY _ BOND Hal © No Personal Bonds Required or Ac- = cepted _ y This year the newly elected recorders 2: and receivers do not have to give per-— sonal surety bonds. By action of the — Topeka Supreme Camp the Supreme — Board was directed to arrange witha surety company to furnish a blanket bond which would bond all recorders — and receivers, or rather bond the offices — of recorder and receiver, and the 2ost_ of same to be assessed against each lo- _ cal camp. Such arrangement has been — made and each camp pays for such bond © from its general fund when called upon — so to do by the Supreme Recorder. It is not left optional with local camps to accept or reject this form of bonding, — as the Supreme Camp made it obliga-_ surety bond. This is proving a much more satisfactory method and insures the camp from any danger of loss. = a Growing at Grafton : ni Camp 3996, Grafton, W. Va., is awake and hustling. We were organized “De-*. cember 17, 1904, with twenty-one mem- ; bers. Our charter was left open until — February 25, when it was closed and ~ we have taken in eight more members, which made us a list of twenty-nine; | since that time we have had several drop out and we have taken in quite a number and now we have about thir- | ty-four members. We have five bene- ficial members ready for examination. Qur oracle, Mrs. Sarah Bragg, has_ never been absent from a meeting; she — is always on time and willing to do whatever is put upon her. This sum- si mer we had a box supper which was cially, although we made enough to pay all necessary expenses with a few cents left. On November 17, 1905, we gave an oyster supper and ball which was a grand success both socially and financially. There was a large crowd ~— in attendance and dancing was in- dulged in until the midnight hour. We cleared above all our expenses $32.75. ~ Etta GALL, Recorder.