Arizona republican., 1916-12-17
Woodmen of the World


 w. O. w. buttons in blue and req tell the story of q battle royal that
 is now being waged between two sections of the Woodmen of the
 World camp in Phoenix. IL is not q contest for extinction, for that is not rraternalIsm, but just n nice friendly contest to determine which section can secure the greatest number of new members before January first. 1917. What the result has alread5
 been is really surprising. for on last Monday evening twenty four appli- cations for membership were pres
 anted, and there are indications that twice that number will be presented
 II the meeting of the camp tomorrow evening.
 Sovereigns Albert n. Leyhe. and r..
 l.. Prior. having proven themselves energetic workers for Woodcraft. were
 chosen as captains of the blues and
 reds, respectively. and under their
 leadership the camp has become a veritable beehive. Every member is carrying a few application cards in his pockets. and he finds time and opportunity to request his friends to get in while the getting is fine.
 On tomorrow evening after a short business session an oyster supper will be served to memaers and their in- vited friends 1T you enjoy the fruit you had better mention the fact to one of the Woodmen boys. and ge, friendly to him at once. You come and eat oysters with ua, and the goal will be ready for you. and you will 5e ready for the goat No getting away from it. The spirit of Wood craft seems to be infectious and when you once mingle with the boys, its al .Ff ststf \ nt fa .Ha f.ftf ride the goat and you'l be durned glad too. when it's all over.
 Well. the Woodmen boys are now Just bundles Of enthusiasm. Wher the membership contest ends then comes a Woodmen amateur play. an home talent. and under the supervi- sion of that modern Don QuiXote charging flaDDergast -u windmlls. that prince and scion of playwrigh;s and fun producers. Charles Ellis The writer has read the lines. and is ac- quainted with the cast of characters and. therefore has no hesitancy if stating that the play tx assured 8 notable success. The printed pro grams for the occasion will be unique and pretty. and with the number that are to be issued, and the membership of the Woodmen ir Phoenix. the pro- grams should prove a splendid me- iium of advertising.
 We will not undertake. at this time. to tell the readers aboat the amusing and pathetic scenes in this play. but Schltz" will be funny. very funny. and around Mrs. Noble the widow. there will be pathos- The last act will be a Woodman camp scene. and all the notables in and about Phoenix. who are members of the order, play their small part in this act.
 Wednesday night, January 2. 1917. Is the date set for the rendition of the play. and the place IS the Elks theater.
 There will be more than fortA people
 to take part in it's rendition. the best
 possible talent has been selected to
 make up the east Captain John
 Sloan Is in charge of the sale ot
 tickets. and those who desire good seats should make early reservations.
 for soon they cannot be secured fl the present rate of sale continues.
 Remember the date of the oyster supper. Monday evening. December IS. 1916. Remember the date of tho home talent play. Wednesday evening January 2. 1917. and last of all. do not forget to prepare an application for membership in the Woodmen. and hand your card 10 some one wearing blue of red button.