See bees i i = SS VOLUME VIL. Picnic at Manito All Royal Neighbor picnics are en- joyable, but the one held at Manito, Ill.. Tuesday, August 7, was made especially so because of the presence of the entire Board of Supreme Man- agers, the Supreme Recorder and sey- eral deputy supreme ' oracles; those present being Mrs. Lina M. Collins, chairman; Mrs. Mary Fay-Hawes, Mrs. Irene E. Bentley, Mrs. Myra B. En- right and Mrs. Eva Childs, members of the Supreme Board; Mrs. Winnie Fielder, Supreme Recorder ; Mrs. Amanda Wilson, supervising deputy, of Chicago; Mrs. Winnie Cole, district deputy, Pekin, Il; Mrs. Alice Gilli- land, district deputy, Springfield, II1., and Mrs. Agnes E. Blazer, of Manito. A committee with wagonette float, dec- orated in the society’s colors, met the Supreme Officers at the station and gave them a ride about the city, then to the picnic grounds where an espe- cially good dinner was served beneath the shade of the trees, even though they did have to dodge the coming raindrops which drove them into the hall where the program was rendered. Mrs. Blazer presided in an able manner. The Peoria male quartette sang, the Woodmen band discoursed sweetest music, and there were baby shows and many other amusing contests. Mrs. Mary Fay-Hawes, member of the Su- preme Board, delivered an interesting and instructive Royal Neighbor address. After the exercises at the picnic grounds there was another ride about the. city to the home of Mrs. Blazer, where light refreshments were served ; then a return was made to the hall, where supper was served out of doors, before the rain again came to drive them away. The visitors then returned to Peoria, where the regular monthly meeting of the Board was being held. Wee EN A Fish and a Fire Stockton, Cal.—Juanita Camp 2313 is still in a lively condition, and since my last report has held a dime social, which netted $15., There was a drill by the Modern Woodmen degree team, after which the hall was cleared for dancing. On Saturday evening, June 2, the Mod- ern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors ac- cepted the invitation of Neighbor Se- crest to go nine miles up the San_ Joaquin river to their place, on a moonlight shad-fishing excursion. A four-horse wagon filled with hay was provided and fifty-two people crowded in along with plenty of good things to eat. Our good Neighbor Secrest pre- _ tended we were to enjoy our banquet out in the yard at some remote place, and after marching ‘us around the house, brought us back to a beautifully decorated dining-room, where the tables were spread with good things, ineluding cakes stuffed with tiny black china dolls and cream pies made of cotton; all of which served to create much merriment. While part of the crowd were fishing the others had mu- sic, and at last all made ready to de- part. The hosts came out to the wagon to see us off, and three cheers had just been given for them, when the house fe we had just left was discovered to ‘be ‘on fire. The men all rushed back-and after quite a fight put the flames out. The Japanese lanterns had burned out and fallen, setting fire to curtains, draperies, and table-cloths, doing about $60 damage. We all felt bad to have our delightful time end in so disas- trous a manner. However, if we had Z “4 : fas LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER, 1906. the as gone without seeing the blaze, whole house would have burned, everything was dry, and help scarce. June 3, Juanita Camp, not having any deceased members, went in company with the M. W. of A. camp and dec- orated graves. We have adopted four new members and have two more names since last month. The hot weather is now upon us, and while we do not ex- pect-to do any great things, we hope to grow steadily. , Mrs. Cora Hous, Recorder. ye we Cheering Words From California San Jose, Cal.—I thought perhaps a few words from Maud Smith Camp 3201 might be acceptable, to let you know how we are progressing after the terrifying experiences we have known. Camp 38201 was in a most prosperous condition, in the early springtime, add- ing members at every meeting, and having a large attendance; the drill team was well up in the work and’ the camp-room full of pretty, bright girls, when the morning of April 18 dawned, bringing with it terror and destruc- tion. After that it seemed for a time as if it never would be possible to get them to attend the meetings again. The. hall was considerably damaged and for a night or two we met at the residence of our recorder, Mrs. Jen- nings. The first night we met in the hall nine members mustered up courage to attend. I was one of the number, and I am free to confess that I went in fear and trembling. One candidate was obligated and in the middle of the obligation the walls creaked, the build- ing shook, and every one knew that we- You | had another earthquake visitor. may imagine what terror it struck to the hearts of those present. It was too much for me and I went home as fast as a car would take me. Our ora- cle bravely stood her ground, however, and finished the obligation. After weeks of disquiet and fear we are be- ginning to feel more like ourselves, and last Monday evening Maud Smith Camp held a basket social, with a very fair attendance of both Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen. Each lady brought a basket of lunch and Neighbor Jennings auctioned them off to the great advantage of our robe fund. A short program was enjoyed, after which every one repaired to the dining-hall, where the tables were prepared, and lemonade served with the lunches. remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing. About a week ago the camp gave a farewell reception to Neighbor Mahaffy, who has gone east to live. We were very sorry to lose her from among us, for she was a good Neighbor. Our society is growing steadily in California. The past. year has seen many camps instituted in this vicinity. Deputy Supreme Oracle Tobey and Assistant Deputy Peterson have done good work in this jurisdiction. Camps have been instituted in Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Morgan ‘Hill, Palo Alto and many other towns in Neighbor Tobey’s territory. Maud Smith Camp is fortunate in having an oracle who is always in her chair and works faithfully for her camp. We shall miss her from her place next month, as Neighbor Tobey contemplates a visit to her relatives in the east. But we wish her a safe and pleasant trip, and hope she will see and hear many things in regard to the Royal Neighbors of America, that will be of interest and help to the camp upon her return. E. L. W. ‘ , - ‘ & The. A Surprise and Social Princeton, Kan.—Of course we think all Royal Neighbor camps would like to hear from us, especially the Chetopa Camp. Deputy Elsie Giles, of Red- lands, Cal., will say, “Oh, I know Mrs. L.” How I wish I could see many of you, and tell you what a nice camp we have here. Harmony reigns supreme. That is the secret of it. What grand results can be accomplished when we all try to help and do not stand back and find fault. On July 13 we sur- prised our oracle by taking our din- ners and spending the day with her. We reached there at eleven and found her washing, so you know she was surprised. How royally she greeted us, and what a nice day we had! It was our regular meeting day, so we ‘took our camp trunk with us, and I think we had the most interesting meeting I ever attended. While there we planned an ice cream social for the evening of July 18. The M. E. church was holding a week’s meeting at the time, so we decided we would not serve eream until after service. Some of us went to church and helped with the singing, and I think almost the entire audience went with us to the social. The pastor said, “You helped us, and now we will help you.” What a ser- mon in. those few words! One good cause ought always to help another. The church first, then the lodge which provides for the ones who are left to battle with this life, until they in turn pass on to meet those who have gone before. ‘The band gave several choice selections which we appreciated. We cleared nearly $14, and will use part of it for grave markers for four of our members who are resting in the Princeton cemetery. Ester Marig LAURENCE. yw Deputy Rude’s Good Work Carthage, Mo.—Having just finished organizing a nice camp at Neck City, 1 am going to write you a report of it.” I organized the camp with twenty-one charter members after only about three days’ soliciting, and as Mr. Rude, who is a district deputy for the M. W. of A., was also organizing a Woodmen camp at the same town, and being near our home, the charter was left open in my name and we have added in two weeks ten more members. On Tuesday night, July 17, the degree team. and members of Carthage Camp, thirty. strong, drove over in a large tally-ho, arriving about 7:30 p. m. Owing to a mistake both camps, the Woodmen and Royal Neigh- bors, had the hall rented for the same night, and that the only night of the week it was vacant, hence we were in a quandary, but the Woodmen, as usual, proved themselves our friends and hurried through their work ana gave us the hall about 9:30. The Carthage ladies, with their captain, Neighbor R. H. Legg, all dressed in white, took charge of the work and four candidates, all gentlemen, were given our impressive ritualistic work. All expressed themselves as highly pleased with the work and are working hard to secure new members. At the close of the adoption ceremonies Neigh- bor Thorp took a flashlight picture of the new camp and the visitors. The ladies of the new camp, assisted by the men, who did the heavy work, brought in the tables and ice cream freezers, and another happy hour was _ passed. After supper and the last good-bye had been said, the Carthage visitors and * x and we get to meeting in the hall, NUMBER 9. myself and husband and little boy — loaded into the tally-ho and the home- ward drive began amid loud cries of good-bye and invitations to come again. | I will say in conclusion that I love the — work, and although once in a while we meet a person who forgets that other — people have any feeling and say some — harsh things, the people. we meet generally are so glad of the chance to join our grand society that we soon forget the little unpleasantness. I am. the proud possessor of one of the hand- some gold medals given by our gener- ous Supreme Officers, and I want to say to any Neighbor deputy who hasn’t secured one to not stop until they do, for they are certainly a beautiful orna- ment and one of which any person ~ 3 might well feel proud. Mrs. Cora A. Rupg, Deputy. we we & Hold Parlor Meetings =e Elva, Ill—As recorder of Venus. Camp 2212, I will attempt to give an account of our work, The camp is six years old and has had its ups and downs, having seven suspensions, two withdrawals and two deaths. We now. have thirty-three members, whom are non-residents. camps, the social members are very helpful. We had some difficulty in get- ting good attendance at our meetings when they were held in the hall. and find them a success. We now meet twice a month at the homes of the members, in alphabetical. order, we made this change we have adopted six new members. : est and attendance we appoint, a com- mitte to furnish entertainment at each | meeting; it may be music, literary, — work, contest, or any other form the committee may decide. At our last meeting we had a printer’s pi contest, which consisted of a comical verse of - about four lines, with the letters in each word mixed in an unintelligible manner. These were copied on slips of paper which were passed with a pencil to each member, who was requested to solve the puzzle. twenty minutes the first prize was awarded to a visiting Neighbor of Loyal Star Camp 130, Mrs, Roy Wiltsie, — and the second prize to Mrs. Sarah McGirr. After the contest ice cream and cake were served. I wish to state the courtesy extended to us by Loyal Star Camp 130, De. Kalb, Ill., the members of which en- tertained us royally last November, was appreciated, and they have invited five. of - As in many We fe then decided to hold parlor meetings, _ Since : To increase inter- 2 ray At the close of In conclusion, woe us to meet again with them August 7, which invitation we have accepted with pleasure. Detia A, BURKE, Recorder. ye wR How a Little Camp Hept Alive. Belgrade, Mont.—Pleasant View Camp ee 3647 is at last coming out of her trou- bles. We were organized two years ago last February with twenty-two mem- bers; ten beneficial and twelve social. We had only just began to grow and had thirty members when our camp- room was burned, so we met at some of the Neighbors’, till in the fall the Woodmen built a nice hall and gave us free use of it to hold our meetings in, | Well, we had only held camp once in the hall when it also burned down. We lost nearly all of our social members — before the Woodmen could build again - We. had but twelve members left and all. is {ot J sie \ } i? =