The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-10
,Woodnen Of the World
 Hold First Sessions

der and said that the. woodmen are just as glad to be in Montgomery as Montgomery was to have them here.
 Tn praising the Ideals and accomp- lishments of the Woodmen. he said he felt a good deal like the Irishman In story that they tell of the fra ternal orders.
 "An Englishman who was an Odd Fellow, Frenchman who was a Ma son, and an Irishman, who belonged to the Woodmen of the World. met together one day and discussed their respective organizations.
 The Englishm was asked: What would you be. were you not an Odd Fellowr
 "A Mason,' was the reply.
 What would you be if you were not Mason, the Frenchman was ask ed.
 "T would be an odd Fellow was the response.
 "And what would you be if you were not a Woodman of the World the Irishman was finally questioned.
 "'And faith, I'd be ashamed of my self he replied.
 Our delegates coming from all over the State are greatly pleased with your hearty welcome to us" continued MT. Petty. There is little danger that We will get tangled up with your near beer. The Woodmen are hearty ex- ponents of temperance. I have been a representative to many Head Camps in many States, but I have. never seen a drunken Woodman at any of them.
 "Our organization does not enter into machine politics. It looks after the vii dows and orphans of SWoodmen. While other orders may also do so, 1t Is only after they have been approached and begged to do so. In wood craft, the clerk of the camp comes to the sor- rowing one with a check In hand An are always taken care of and a stone placed to mark their resting place"
 Sovereign L. B. Holloway followed with a stirring speech showing how the State camps had been built up to such size.
 T know Montgomery" he said in closing. She has never failed me-"
 Rev. W. M. Crawford. sovereign of the order, spoke on the part that women should play in the organization.
 State Treasurer, Hon. W. D. Seed. was introduced to represent the local entertainment committee in its well come to the Head Camp.
 After the noon recess, the Woodmen went into executive session, for the ap- pointment of committees and the hear ing of reports. The auditing of the books was also begun. The only com plete report made during the afternoon was that of S. B. Sightler, Head Con- sul.
 Various committees were appointed for the camp during the afternoon. They are: ...
 Laws-C. w Tompkins. Mobile; Mir. Graham. Anniston; Dr. A. B. Horn, Union Springs.
 Credentials-T. W. Peagler, Green ville E. w. Cahall. Mobile; MT. Par due. Avondale.
 Mileage and Per Diem Expenses Joe Dacey, Tuscaloosa; M. A. Helms, Florala; A. D. Whidden, Dothan.
 Resolutions-C. W. Delhomme, Mo bile; J. w. Bowser, Tuscumbia; L. D. Holloway, Killen.
 The election of officers of the Read Camp will be. held. today. The pres- ent officers are:
 L. D. Holloway. Past Head Consul, Killen.
 s. B. sightler. Head Consul. Mont gomery.
 J. N. Gilmore, Head Adviser. York
 Zac I. Drake, Head Banker, Hunts vile.
 John A. Pruitt. Head Clerk. Florence
 L. A Gravely, Head Escort, Mobile
 H. H. Gholson. Head Watchman, We. tumpka.
 pr. T. A. Jones, Head Sentry, East Lake.
 Dr. William A. Lovett. Head Man. ager, Brewton.
 R. P. Anderson, Head Manager, Selma
 J. M. Tucker, Head Manager, Pratt vile.
 c. T. Moore. Head Manager. Birming- ham.