The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-05
woopMEx OF THE WORLD.
The Good work of the Choppers
Gops MerriiN On

The determination with which Consul
Commander sehwao. CT Camp S. follows
up MS grand work for WoodcrafE while al
the head Of this thriving camp. elected
again the praise % the members present at
last Fridays meeting. and * must ns said
he deserves al the credit accorded him as
q chopper IN the woods Seattie Camp has
produced some FIRE timber in It's days. but
the members take delight in looking upon
MIN as me pride OF the camp and 10 him IS
largely due the fact that not sihgie meet
ing has passed during IS term without the
initiation OF several candidates and as re
says there never shall 80 long as he holds
the chair. Assisted by his Field captain in
charge Of the different degree teams some
exceilsDs work was performed al the last
meeting A large number OF members OF
Seattle and Home camps and a liberal
spr'nkhng from other camps witnessed the
tnttiaiory ceremony. and the members per-
forming felt compllmented by the COM
ulent made by the candidates and visiting
members as 20 the efficiency with which
this part OF the work Is carried out.
Thus the work goes merrfly on New ap-
pacations are being read al every meeting
and new names are constantly added 10 the
hst OF membership OF the camps. Ii is a
great satisfaction for q new member 20
know that he has Jus, provided for those
who are depending on him for an existence.
The Woodmen of the World provide an in
surance certificate for the members Of
from 1900 10 s. ooo. The amount IS left so
the discretion Of the applicant. but il may
be Increased or reduced at any time to suit
the convenience Of the member. The order
Is conducted on strictly business principles.
The most improved plan IS laid out for its
work. and Il is not TO be wondered at that
the order is so prosperous and rapidly COM
Ing TO the front OF fraternal societies. Sc
- ,fas ha
n4shing OF its own hall in the near future.
IL suitable location can be obtained one
OF the prettiest halls ever seen here will
be fitted out. The plans for a hall are in
the hands OF committee. and when the
location has been decided upon work will
begin at once on the beautiful scenery
which walls and ceiling will represent.
Head Consul Commander r. A. Fa-Asn-
burg. OF Denver. Col. will visit the local
camps some time in May. II possible the
ball will be presented TO the public on the
night of the head consurs visit.
Invitations have been received by che
different camps in this city from Ballard
camp. requesting their presence at an en-
tertainment and social hop to be given
next Wednesday evening. The local Wood
men will attend in a body. accompanied by
their sweethearts and wives. glorious
time is promised.
Home Camp. No. 2s6. is quite active ap-
plleations being received weekly. In fact.
scarcely a week passes without the initia-
ton of from one TO FIVE candidates At
Monday nights meeting one new applica-
ton was presented and referred to an in
vestlgsting committee, and the Amplihed
Protection degree was conferred upon four
candidates. the team work being up TO its
usual high standard OF excellence. The
members of the camp are requested TO
meet little earlier than usual tonight. as
Il is the intention 10 pay a visit 10 South
Seattle Camp. No 175. in a body. Every
member is requested TO attend.
Last "Wednesday night number OF chop
pers from Home Camp. No. 2ss. visited
Ballard Camp. No. f76. and were accorded
a royal good time. The team from Home
camp assisted the Ballard choppers in con-
ferring the Amplified Protection degree on
four candidates receiving many compI-
ments for their work. The visit was one of
great enjoyment.