VOLUME VII. ° : 7 _ UNION DISTRICT MEETING The second district rally of the-Royal Neighbors of Ohio, held at Akron on Thursday, October 11, was the most successful yet held. The attendance and number of camps represented was nearly double that of a year ago and more Supreme Officers and visiting Neighbors were in attendance. The Board of Supreme Managers held their October meeting in Akron, com- mencing the session Tuesday, October 9, in order to enable them to attend the rally. Besides the members of the Board there were> present Mrs. E, D. Watt, Supreme Oracle; Mrs. Winnie Fielder, Supreme Recorder; Miss Hat- tie Randall, assistant recorder; Mrs. Clara Richarils, supervising deputy; ; Mrs. Beatrice Reinheimer, state oracle and district, deputy; Mrs, Ellen Flynn, district deputy; Mrs. ‘Florence Harris, district deputy; Mrs. Fannie Heidel- man, eity deputy of Cleveland; Mrs. | Carrie Franklin, supervising deputy for ._ New York, and the editor. Tuesday and Wednesday the Supreme Officers devoted to the regular duties | of the Board meeting, attending on Wednesday evening a reception given | re 2 ? iter c : i writing in for information concerning in their honor by the anembers--f Evening Star Camp 2242 at their hall. The evening was devoted to a program of addresses, recitations, music, drills and refreshments. The address of wel- come was delivered by Mayor Kemple, to which Supreme Oracle Mrs. E. D. Watt fittingly responded. were also made by Mrs. Irene E. Bent- sy ley, Mrs*#*Mary Fay-Hawes, Mrs. Clara Richards and Mrs. Beatrice Reinheimer. ‘the faney drill by the Evening Star Camp was highly complimented, as it showed great proficiency on the part With the dainty refreshments served, the evening was pleasantly. affording a of those participating. passed very splendid opportunity for, members and * Supreme Officers to become acquainted. | , jnear her own home city. Thursday forenoon the Board finished its work and were ready for the splen- did) program of the afternoon marked the opening of the rally. which ‘the mayor delivered the address of welcome to the. delegates from the many camps represented, and Mrs. ' iludson, of Sandusky, gave the response and read an interesting paper on the benefit to women of fraternal insur- ance). RE The roll call showed delegates from the following camps: Sandusky, 1282; Canton, 1301 and 2619; Lorain, 2827; Kent, 1980; Akron, 1746 and 2242; New Philadelphia, 2449; Massillon, 2562; Marlboro, 2583; Alliance, 2682; Cleve- land, 4051 and 3754; Steubenville, 3842 ;, Vremont, 1300; Toledo, 1357; Zanesville, » — 618;). Warren, 1433. ‘A roll.call .of the states showed members present from the Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, New York, Iowa, Wisconsin, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio; a total at- tendance of nearly two hundred. ‘At the opening of the session, Mrs. following: sided and introduced Supreme Oracle Mrs. E. D. Watt, who, in a short talk, outlined the early work of the society, telling of -the many difficulties expe- rienced in the years when the society was young and the membership. small, Short talks: Held at Akron, Ohio, Proved a Great Success’ oN } growth, and thought the Ohio members Reinheimer, state oracle for Ohio, pre- La WA Li 2 O LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, NOVEMBER, 1906. : ® then of the splendid growth made from year to year until today it stood the foremost fraternal-beneficial organiza- tion in the United States managed by women. She was followed by Mrs. Lina M. Collins, chairman of the Board of Supreme Managers, who briefly out- lined the work of the Board of Supreme Managers, telling of its many duties and efforts to promote the interests of the society. The Board, she said, had been meeting in different parts of the jurisdiction and found it very beneficial in not only permitting them to become acquainted but the visits of the Board to locality usually’ stimulated the growth and proved beneficial in many ways. Mrs. Mary Fay-Hawes, who fol- lowed, was requested to explain how she happened to be a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, when it was a well-known fact that women to membership in Hawes explained that she had been employed as a ste- nographer in the Head Office of the Modern Woodmen when J. C. Root was a admitted that society. were not Mrs. £ Head Consul. There were several young lady employes, and so many clerks were the secret work that. Mr. Root tone it advisable to obligate taem to keep the secrets, and in this way she was | given the Modern Woodmen obligation. | Mrs. Irene E. Bentley said that while Tiinois now ranked as the largest Royal Neighbor state in point of membership, her state of Iowa had the distinction of having the first camp of Royal Neighbors that was organized, its home being at Council Bluffs. She was pleased to note the increased attend- ance upon the rally and predicted still greater things for Ohio as well as for the society in Mrs, Myra B. Enright spoke of the rank Kansas held in the society, one of the first Supreme Camps having been held in that state She referred to the splendid growth the society was making, and believed such meetings as these rallies ereating general. were in stimulating very valuable interest and were to be congratulated upon the Mrs. Eva Child was proud to bring a greeting from Wisconsin, which state ranked fifth in membership, and believed the many public meetings held had done much to create enthusiasm and aid the growth. Their many picnics, open meetings and public installations had all been found of great help. The editor followed with a few words. It was the occasion of her first visit with the Neighbors in work they were doing. A ‘Ohio and she was enjoying the week and congratulated those in charge for the very successful meeting. The question-box was then opened and Supreme Oracle Watt, answered many questions asked coneerning the ritualistic and secret work. The after- noon meeting closed with the questions and all formed in the grand march led: by Supreme Officers and visiting dele- gates and marched to the dining-room adjoining, where the members of Puri- tan Camp had a royal feast prepared. Over two hundted partook of the re- past. so bountifully provided, after which a social hour was enjoyed be- | ana present. Neighbor Shepherd gave fore the return to the camp-room for the evening session. Mrs. Clara Richards, supervising dep- uty for Ohio and Michigan, presided at the evening meeting. The principal feature -of the evening was a class adoption of fifteen members. The can- didates came from camps Canton and, Cleveland. at Akron, The work was exemplified by the officers and degree staff from Morning Star Camp of New Philadelphia.” The work was excep- tionally good, few rituals being in sight and the team work ‘was highly complimented, especially as there were several new members in the team. Fol- lowing the initiatory work the team gave an exhibition drill, showing many fancy. movements which were well ex- ecuted, ’ After the work Mrs. FE. D. Watt again spoke briefly, complimenting the officers and team’ upon the work and the Ohio Neighbors upon the splendid showing they Mrs. . Winnie Fielder, Supreme Recorder, spoke of the were making. great. growth of. the society since she was first- chosen as Supreme Recorder. little handful in a few states their numbers had increased tntil they From a were the largest fraternal-beneficial society managed by, women in the United States. Ohio “members She congratulated the upon the record they were inaking, and felt sure the effect of the rally would be far-reaching. Miss Hattie Randall spoke of the work in the Supreme Recorder’s office. .She had been connected with it long enough to see. the splendid record by the mem- bers'in Ohio since that state had been admitted to the jurisdiction and con- gratulated them upon the success they had made. of the rally, A roll.call of the camps was made and many good short talks given.—even three men members were heard from. At a late hour good-byes were said and the rally closed to hold its next meeting in Canton. _ . RALLY NOTES. Evening Star Camp’s reception was one of the pleasing events of the week. The mayor treated the Supreme Offi- cers to an automobile ride Friday morning. J Puritan Camp is certainly entitled to great praise for the great success of the rally which was given under its auspices. ‘The hall in which the rally was held was very prettily decorated with na- tional emblems and the Royal Neigh- bor colors. “Mrs. Carrie Franklin, _ supervising deputy for New York, which has just been opened to our society, was present to receive instructions and get in close touch with the work. HISTORY OF A LIVE CAMP Interested Officers and Members Cause of Its Success Elsberry, Mo.—Olive Branch Camp 4827 was organized September 3, 1905, with twenty charter members, by Dep- uty Mrs. M. Shepherd of Louisiana. We now have seventy members; thirty-nine beneficial and thirty-one social. September last we gave aif ice cream and oyster sup- per which cleared $20.20. January 25 we held public installation. Deputy Su- preme Oracle Anna Shepherd was pres- ent and installed the officers, with Neighbor Grady, also of Louisiana, act- ing as ceremonial marshal. There were also nine other members from Louisi- }: Supreme Oracle Anna NUMBER 11. a splendid talk and told what a grand work the ‘Royal Neighbors were doing. ~— After a few encouraging words from the deputy and others, Miss Lorena Ellis favored the camp with a recita-_ tion. Fruits were served and a pleas- ant evening spent. March 8 we initia-- ted seven candidates, after which a bountiful supper was spread. We each — have been acting as deputies ever since the camp was organized and had done - splendid. work, until May 16 we decided =. to have a contest and work for a class adoption. The past oracle, Nettie. Gladney, and the recorder were appoint- ed to choose sides, the contest to close Pr : July 4. Both sides went to work with a determination to win, as the losing side was to give the winners a supper. _ When the contest closed the results were seventeen to twenty-four in favor — of the recorder’s side. July 12 the los- ~ ing side gave the winners the banquet and everything that was good to eat was spread and all had a most enjoy- able time. August 2 we adopted thirty- four; nineteen beneficial and twenty- five social members. Deputy Shepherd was present and gave the secret work and conferred the degrees in a perfect ~~ manner. ‘The ritualistic work was un- ~ usually fine and shows great ability — upon the part of the members of the ey ; team. Our, deputy spoke of the prog- ress our society was making; also ~~ complimented the camp upon the excel- lent work the members have acecom- plished. . She prod Sf-Olive Branch as it: is the. first camp organ- ized by her. After the work the mem- bers of the camp were led to the Foley cs S & Mayes hall, where a banquet was . spread, and all had a royal good time. We have our banners, badges and camp-— fire and hope to get our floor-cloth — = ~ soon. One thing to which I believe is due, our success is the constant at- tendance of officers, and the members, | and so long as our hearts Temain loval to the cause we expect to do well. The ladies of Olive Branch cer- tainly deserve much credit for their — on zeal for the good of this noble society. | I would say in closing that we all ap-- preciate THE Royat NeIcHsor.’' e2 MartHA McDONALD, Recorder. 3 vee we MAHE MONEY BY ENTERTAIN- aia MENTS erent ~ { hae 43 is Veiy Have Young People’s Dramatic Club _ x It’s a long time since anything has been heard from Island Camp 2732, lo- cated at Wilmington, Ill, but.we are © not as quiet as we might lead one to suppose. We are an up-to-date camp with live. officers and good members — who not only have their name on the — roster but are regular in attendance. We have sixty-seven members and about twenty-seven attend nearly every | a2 meeting. Some of our members live in other states and others live in the | ay country and are unable to attend very often. Within the past year we’ have ~ bought and paid for a piano. We have — everything an up-to-date camp needs — to properly conduct their work. We | have added a sick benefit department _ wherein each member who is in good standing may receive help. We gave a musicale a year ago to get money for first payment on piano which netted _ $18. The participants were mostly children. In the month of May we — gave. a short drama and a bazaar and _ disposed of a comfortable and sofa pil- — low which brought us $60. We have | formed a dramatic club of the young — people and on September 28, our fift: Pic neq