The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-02-28
LOYAL HOME WORKERS.
Local Circles and What They May Acl

| LoCsii Siftits anu "Dat LHeN may aCnleVGs
In 1890 the c. C. organized for mutual bene-
! fit, and the more practical enforcement of our
principles In organization there is concentra-
| ton of individual abilities; in union there is
strength. In organization there is the founda-
tion for systematzing and facilitating our
work, which, performed by individuals re-
suits in greater expense of time and money,
| through many doing the same thing at the
same time, thus conflicting with one another.
Therefore, the C. G. organized to better accm-
piish our work. ! make this explanation in
answer to the oft-repeated question, why
should join the l.. III. W."
Divisions.
The action Of the Pittsburg Reunion in abol-
ishing Divisions seems to be misunderstood.
Divisions were abolished for the good of all !;
but better substitute was provided in the
Local Circle, which does not conflict with the
Divisions of old, and offers better advantages
for the utilization of members, and the moro
extensive accom- piishment of our work. Under
the old plan, to be member of the Order you
bad to DO a member of the Division in your
State 1t was necessary TO organize a Division
as soon as you had 90 members in your State,
and the Division had to be continued and kept
up without any choice upon the matter.
AS the law stands now, IL is the intention to
have the Local Circle take the place of the
Division. 1t is optional with the members OF
State. however, whether the Division is con-
tinued. The intent of the present Constitu-
ton is, that the Division shall not be com
pulsory branch Of the Order, and therefore not
a legal branch of the Order. If State desires
to continue their Division, they do so upon
their own responsibility, and are not account
able to higher jurisdiction. As the Constitu-
ton stands now the l.. III. W. is simply a na-
tional association. with Local Circles as an op-
tlonal provision, to promote q closer relation.
snip and bring together oftener members living
In q community.
1t required twice much money to sustain
Division as it will to sustain simply a Ma
tional Association, and the benefits were not any
greater than they can be now. With the Divis-
ion yoa bad no choice, either, but to be a men,
Der OF IL or not at all. In the organization Of
Local Circles. those who are members receive
its benefits, and they pay for it.
Another feature of Divisions, and bad one
was the large corps of officers frequency of
designations, etc. The Secretary General could
never tell whether his instructions of to-day to
an officer would be of any purpose to morrow,
as it was just possible that the instructed off.
Ger, when broke in, would resign. Under the
present Constitution, instead OF having repre-
sentstion by delegates from each State, every
member OF the l.. II. w. in good standing is
entitled to voice and vote in Reunions.
Formerly courtesy was extended to mem.
bers present having nc credentials representing
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voice.
! do not believe that . successful Division
meeting was ever held; /. G., where the attend
ance represented every part of the State Divis-
ion Reunions consisted of a worry few acting for
great many. these few living in community
close together, to a great extent. Therefore
the Local Circle which can accomplish better
than the Division the same purposes in differ.
ent parts OF the State can be held if desired
by the members.
LOCAL CIRCLES
Local Circles may be organized in commui-
ties. where the expense of reaching the locality
G the Circle will not be too great for members
of the J.. II. w. in that community, and where
q number of meetings can be held yearly, or as
often as the members may desire in order to meet
together oftener. Such meetings may be held
IN members parlor or elsewhere, and should
be conducted more on the plan of q club than
ritualistic society. with red-tape ceremonies
rules of order, etc
Let the work consist OF informal papers upon
the progress and historic work, addresses
readings, music c. c. chats, and all manner of
social entertainment. Remember at your meet
ings the afflicted, isolated, and the needy, They
need your cheer, comfort, and aid.
Conduct your Circle as you wish, bat let il |
always be patriotic and intellectual, remember |
ing our motto, for Progress and Patriotism.
Amos j.. Seaman, Western Secretary, st. |
PROGRESS COMMITTEE.
An elegant book is offered by the National |
Progress Committee for the best paper on ." Pa |
triotic Teaching" All articles should be as |
short as possible; not TO exceed 1000 words
The following questions are suggested on the |
subject:
i. Should patriotism be made an adjunct of |
the public schools2 Are We not patriotic with.
out it?
2. viii 10 infuse the young American with
patriotism? And If SO, how would you teach |
patriotism so that 1t would take root in the
youthful mindg
3. Does patriotism mean tho monopoly of the
North Does it mean offensive craftsmanship? |
1t is the desire of the Progress Committee
that this and future subjects be discussed at
local Circles.
All papers should be forwarded within liz
days to Lillian Knight. National Progress Com
nittee, Montevideo, Mimi.
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