Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-26
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WNGNAU South Hill street. 1t is not
~ always the flare of tire ana
the blare of bands that dis
tinguish the progressive movement,
but more often ii is the quiet, unosten-
tatious determination to do that in the
end wins. This seems to be the spirit
of Golden state camp and while little
noise is made, yet 1t is gradually NOV
ing ahead 1t has ever been the policy
of this camp to be alive and on the
move, and with one exception the years
of its history have been fairly sue
cessful.
Golden state camp was organized
nine and a half years ago, with Ier' er
than 100 charter members. Since that
time it has had a splendid history, haV-
ing increased its membership to more
than 1850. Since the rst year of its ex-
istence it has been the proud possessor
of the state banner, which marks IL
the largest camp in the state, with the
exception of two years, when 1t lost
the trophy on account of the dishon-
esty of one of it's officials, the camp
losing on account of the discovery. of
his treachery, and the distrust occa-
stoned by it. more than 800 members
from its roster. Altogether it was a
severe shock to the camp, but with
wonderful reserve force it soon recov-
cred and began the work of reconstruc-
ton, the results of which have not only
been gratifying to the membership, but
have been the wonder of the officers OF
the head camp and those watching
from the outside. 1t is doubtful II there
are many camps In the jurisdiction of
Woodcraft today that carry on the
work of their camp in more palms.
taking and businesslike manner than is
done by Golden State camp. The MEM
bers are ever watchful to see that the
work of the camp is properly done, and
are always ready to suggest change
where it is thought an Improvement
might be made in the handling of bust
ness. In compliance with this last
thought, committee is now wrestling
with the problem of revising the by
laws of the camp to better suit the
new conditions and circumstances. the
committee stated that 1T would be
ready with a preliminary report at the
meeting next wednesday night. 1t is
hoped that a large number will be
present so that every point covered by
the report may be thoroughly under
stood by the members
Senator H. M. Hurd was at the camp
last Wednesday night Neighbor Hurd
was given a hearty reception on ac-
count of the work which he, with 9TH
ers, did to prevent special legislation
affecting insurance rates. which was in
tended to take out of the hands of the
membership of fraternal insurance So
cieties the power of selfgovernment.
1t is gratifying to the members of the
fraternal societies to know that SUCH
unjust legislation was prevented In
every state legislature where 1t was
attempted.
Neighbor Hurd gave very interest
ing account of the work of the legisla-
ture, especially on those things touch
ing the interests of our society ana
those of interest to Los Angeles.
Neighbor A. B. Cooper, who has
charge of the program for. the next
open meeting, reported that he had Sc
cured some talent and promised good
entertainment. The date for the open
meeting is Wednesday evening, May 3.
Everybody is invited.
District Deputy J. o. Burgess is Wis
iting camps in and around Santa Bar
bara and Ventura this week.
Vernon camp, No. 1915. is much alive.
New members are adopted every meet.
ing. Two candidates were adopted last
Tuesday night. Much credit is due
CAPTAIN Roberts and his drill team for
the efficient work done.
Captain Roberts soon leaves for Ok
lahoma, his former home, where he will
reside after an absence of two years III
Los Angeles He has been active IN
the fraternal work, having been cap
tain of the camp team the past year.
w. G.. Brewster, banker of the camp,
has been appointed camp deputy by
District Deputy ]. o. Burgess
Tuesday, April 81, will be open meet
ing night.
The members of Ocean Park camp,
No. 1854, are striving to add to the
number of candidates secured for their
great class initiation, to be held May
~ The camp started out March / with
the intention of securing a class or
fifty, and has taken in sixty applica-
lions already, and this without the as
sistance of a deputy.
Consul C. N. Green states that when
he came to Ocean Park five years ago
the camp had twelve members. and
that at present the membership is
ninety. The list of applicants for the
Woodmen degree comprises some of the
most prominent men of the beach.
1t is the intention of the camp to have
Pacific team put on the work, and Ma
tional Lecturer J. o. Davis of Hollis
ter, State Deputy H. V. Reese of Oak
and and District Deputy J. O. Burgess
of Los Angeles have been invited to be
present and speak on the good of the
order.
An elaborate banquet has been ar
ranged to take place Immediately after
the initiation.