was, perhaps, the most handsomely decorated. Two shades of green crepe paper formed festoons and rosettes, and tiny gourds used as darning balls were strung and festooned all over the front of the booth, some plain, others striped, bright and dark green, and yellow and green. Suspended from the sides were two pretty fancy work baskets, flowers were in profusion, stocking bags, housewives' needle cases, work bags, etc. were on sale. Cider and gingerbread formed the "piece de resistance." Thursday, reception day. The ladies were handsomely attired to receive their guests, to whom they served chocolate and wafers. Here all the fancy work pieces, such as pillows, point lace handkerchiefs, dresser scarfs, and all the other dainty articles were on sale. The decorations were also fitting to the day. Friday, sweeping day, the ladies were attired in sweeping regalia, having donned dust caps and white aprons, and having these for sale, also cheese cloth dusters stitched in colors. They served cake and cream. A large grab bag was found here which gave amusement to young and old. Each lady in the Division contributed several articles to this, and it was understood each article was to be worth 5 cents, the sum charged for a grab, and every one got his money's worth, and many much more than this. Saturday, baking day, was the most loyal of all, for they decorated in the colors of the order, purple, blue, red and white. Here was sold homemade bread, cakes, pies and jumbles, and oyster stew, celery, pickles and coffee were served. I do not know whether it runs in the R. R. line to be good cooks, but it surely is so here. The general committee, Sisters W. A. Flowers, J. C. Eagen and W. P. Carlisle, worked very hard for the success of the bazar. They divided the lodge into six sections, each to work for the day it represented, and all did well. The Sisters donated the fancy work, and home-made bread, cake and pies, but all other expenses were paid from the proceeds, and we netted $78. The Brothers assisted and patronized all the booths, and went away full and thankful. Hope I have not been too lengthy in my description, but if I have I am like the old man who very much desired something, and decided, at last, he would pray for it. After fervently beseeching for the boon he craved he added, “Oh, Lord! I am not like some people, always pestering you, and if you will hear my prayer and grant my request, I promise never to bother you again." So, print this, and I promise not to bother you again, anyway until next time. COR. SEC. Div. 33. Protection. The divine principle of protection has a deeper significance than any other on which our social fabric is reared, except perhaps love. The word protection implies more than self-preservation, the socalled first law of nature, for it is as broad as the world in its scope. It is instructive in the lower orders of life, it is the first impulse of the painted savage, and is the governing thought of the civilized mother whose life is centered in the protection of her helpless babe. The working of the beautiful sentiment is seen at its best in the home and loved ones, where the devoted father is toiling for their protection. Communities are organized for the same purpose, and so on to the great banding together of people into a nation in which protection is had by being prepared to resist the aggression of other nations, the needed protection being furnished by well equipped and manned armies and navies. The record of our own United States in this respect stands pre-eminent, not in point of numerical strength of its navy, but in the brains on the bridge and behind the guns. Our 1,600 ton battleships are a guarantee that we shall be protected on the sea, and we know too well of the prowess of our boys in blue to fear for protection on our free soil. A protection every American citizen is proud to feel he will have wherever the stars and stripes are unfurled. Presi dent Roosevelt, at the head of our happy and prosperous people, has given us the best of proof that our interests shall be protected, by wearing the uniform and fearlessly engaging the misguided Spaniards when our protection of down-trodden Cuba was resented. In the council halls of the nation are the representatives who are constantly framing legislation for the protection of the interests of all. The same is true of all of our representative bodies, and is well exemplified in the efforts of the President of our G. I. A., who is doing such a splendid work for our organization and our protection. It is also true of our loved ones at the throttle, who have not only a care for their own protection but that of those on the train behind them; and also the wife and little ones at home. Protection may be said to be the bulwark of our existence as a people, since without it the weak would go down before the strong, and our tenure of life as a nation would be problematical. proof that it is God's gift is seen in the protection of a loving Providence. The MRS. A. H. WALES, Div. 274. From East to West. I. There comes one day a fairy bright II. I turned my face towards set of sun, III. I sat me down in coach that was fine, That wheezed and puffed, groaned and moaned, In the morning light I caught a glimpse V. As I journeyed on and the nights went by, VI. Cactus and sagebrush, far-reaching sand, As I gazed afar o'er hill and plain, VIII. At last, one day, I was waked from my dreams Into the valley of pure delight, X. How was I greeted in that far off land, The sun it shone with a golden light, The ocean's breath was like new made wine; I dipped my hand in the salt sea brine, XII. For I had reached at last the distant sea, I had drank my fill of pleasure sweet, In the land that is set like a gem where the tide LOUISA TUTTLE ARMOUR. A New Division in Virginia. One more Auxiliary has been added to the list of our fast growing prosperous Order, and happy indeed are its members to tell you that it is located in Old Virginia, at Roanoke, the headquarters of the Norfolk & Western Railway. About a year ago Div. 301, of B. of L. E., moved to this place from Radford, where it had always been located, having as its members the Radford Division Engineers of the N. & W. Sister R. B. Adams, at the request of several of its mem bers, decided to help them to have an Auxiliary at this point (one having been previously granted at another place), so with Sister Derflinger, wife of F. A. E., and several others, withdrew from 68 to organize the new Division, and after two months of watching, waiting and corresponding, the Grand President granted us a charter, so Div. 331 comes into the ranks, having been named Vena Adams, for the only daughter of Bro. R. B. Adams, who is Chief of 301, and Sister Adams, who was formerly Grand Sentinel of the Order. By request of our Grand President we were organized by Mrs. John Carlin, of Creve, Va., assisted by Sisters Jones of 87 as Marshal, Cahill of 68 as Secretary, and German of 68 as Chaplain, to whom we return many thanks for helping to make our organizing day a success. Much credit for the new Division is due to the untiring efforts in our behalf of Brother and Sister Derflinger, also Bro. Glen Smith, and we would be ingrates indeed if we did not make mention of the fact that the money for our charter was given by Bros. Stott and Koontz. We are very proud of the fact that we have so unanimously the good-will of our Brothers, and sincerely hope that we may grow in their esteem and always deserve the confidence that has been given us, and that we will be a credit to our noble Order and the Grand President, who saw fit to entrust to our keeping the much prized charter under which we work. Thanking you for space in your deservedly popular pages, and promising to let you hear from us again, I am sincerely yours in F. L. and P. MRS. ROBERT SPANGLER, Study Club Program for January. 1. Regeneration of Cuba. References: George 3. Current Events. 4. Christmas Carol. By Charles Dickens. 5. Christmas Carol. By Kate Douglas Wiggin. 6. Christmas Customs. References: Holy Days and Holidays. By Edward Deams, M. A. M., Ph. D. 7. Christmas on the Mayflower. References: By E. C. Stanton, St. Nicholas, December, 1900. 8. Christmas in Foreign Lands. References: By E. T. Marsh, Chautauquan, December, 1900. Magazines for December, 1904. The Secretaries of the G. I. A. Study Clubs are requested to send in their reports for the past year as early as possible. Blanks for these reports will be furnished by writing to the Chairman of the Study Club Committee. Division News. IT has been quite a while since anything was heard from Golden Heart Div., 222, Norfolk, Va., and I thought I would tell the Sisters that we are doing nicely. We have lately had four new members to come in, and all seem interested in the work. On Thursday, November 3, we spent a most delightful as well as profitable day with Rock Castle Div., 87, Crewe, Va. Leaving our homes at 7:40 we arrived in Crewe at 11:45, and were met at the depot by Sister Carlin and many of the ladies, who escorted us to Mrs. West's, where we rested and chatted until dinner was announced, and, Sisters, it was a dinner long to be remembered, everything being served in the most tempting way to suit even the most dainty epicure, and saying we did it ample justice would be putting it mildly. Dinner over and it being time for the meeting, we all went down to the hall. We then proceeded to go through all the work, and the time came all too soon for leaving. We returned to Mrs. West's for supper, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Having only a little while left we started for the train, arriving home all right and on time, counting it one of the happiest and best spent days of the year. SISTER H. DIVISION 293, Hoisington, Kan., has long been silent, as we have been organized nearly two years, this being our first introduction, being such we hope it will appear in print to the readers of the JOURLAL, thus escaping the waste basket. We have a very congenial Division, each one working in harmony with the others, and meeting regularly. Our membership is small as is also our town, but some day expect more members as we have several bachelor Brothers who seem to be contemplating matrimony. Have had several socials to replenish our treasury, for our motto, Charity, is ever in the minds and hearts of Div. 293. Have also had social functions which were enjoyed by the families of our Division. The last event was in the nature of a surprise on our worthy President, Sister W. W. WILLIAMS, Memorial Div. 266, Rock Island, Ill., has been silent for some time, not because we have nothing to say, as we could write a large volume if we should tell all we have done in the last year and all to a purpose. Although we are not large in number we are great in self-esteem, and always accomplish what we undertake. Last December we held a sale of fancy and useful articles which increased our treasury several dollars. Although a note of thanks was sent to each one we wish again to thank each Mary Gleadall. The ladies and their fam-Sister Division who so kindly donated to ilies met at the residence of Sister Anderson, our very efficient Guide, and then proceeded to the home of Sister Gleadall. In the darkness one would have thought the crowd was a pack of howling Indians, but when the doors were thrown open and the electric lights turned on Sister Gleadall recognized her friends in various characters. The organ-grinder was there playing the famous songs of the streets; women from the Orient with loose robes and flowing sleeves; the tramp was on hand with his wife and five children starving at home; the ever-crying newsboy made his appearance selling copies of the Hoisington Dispatch; Aunt Catharina on her way to the World's Fair, and the "Dutch Heiress," with her friend, the "Dude," produced a great deal of merriment. The evening passed pleasantly with games and music until 11 o'clock, when a bountiful supper was served. After all were seated our genial Sentinel, Sister Goodwin, arose and in a few well chosen words presented our Sister hostess with a beautiful crescent pin set with garnets, as a token of appreciation for her interest taken in the Order. About midnight the crowd decided to adjourn, and yet they lingered as if unable to break away from a scene of so much mirth and happiness; finally with one great effort they gathered up organgrinders, band-boxes, newspapers, umbrellas, music boxes and various other articles and bade Brother and Sister Gleadall good night, wishing them a safe and pleasant journey to the World's Fair city. MARY HEATH, Sec. our sale. Later on we had a card party in B. of L. E. Hall, at which we served refreshments, which netted us a neat sum. In August we held our annual picnic on Campbell's Island. The day was perfect, and as many of the Brothers who could, joined us, and as the Sisters are all good cooks it is needless to say our tables were laden with good things to eat, which was heartily enjoyed. As evening came we wended our way home, all saying they were glad to have been there and hoped we could repeat it next year. On November 4th we held an apron sale and served refreshments, and realized a nice sum. The only trouble was we did not have aprons enough for the demand, although we had a large number to start with. Once a month we hold our sewing circles at each other's homes, much work is accomplished, besides the good cheer it brings and increased sociability. On No vember 5th the Sisters planned a neat surprise upon the Brothers of Div. 60, which was triumphantly carried out. After their meeting their Chief, Brother Arnold, who was let into the secret, gave us permission to be admitted. We had all gathered near by and when the signal was given we were admitted, and all filed in the hall headed by our President, Sister Arnold, who carried a mysterious looking package. The Brothers looked rather amazed, as none of them had an inkling what was to take place. When Sister Arnold, in a graceful manner, presented them, in behalf of the Sisters, a handsome set of new regalia, words were inadequate to express their surprise and de light. Brother Arnold, in behalf of the Brothers, in a felicitous speech accepted the gift, and before equilibrium had been restored Sister Carl Williams, in behalf of the Sisters, in a neat manner, presented Sister Arnold with a cut glass berry dish as a small token for her untiring effort in behalf of the Division. To say that Sister Arnold responded, it was almost impossible, but actions were louder than words in this case, being another complete surprise. Another surprise was in store for the Brothers when the Sisters brought forth a dainty lunch, which was heartily enjoyed. After a while spent in sociability all left for their homes, hoping the Sisters would call again, disproving the old theory that a woman could never keep a secret. Yours in F. L. and P., SEC. DIV. 266. It is a long time since Passumpsic Div., 81, Woodville, N. H., has been heard from, but if we have been quiet we are still alive and prospering, and hope to continue so. November 8 we gave a supper and dance in Division Hall from 5 to 7:30. Clam chowder and other good things too numerous to mention were gerved, and our Sisters received many compliments on cooking and serving the supper. At 8:30 came the grand march, led by Past Chief J. W. Buckley, of Div. 572, B. of L. E., and Mrs. Cummings, wife of G. E. Cummings, Superintendent of White Mountain Division, B. & M. R. R. Madam Brock's orchestra, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., furnished good music, and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Ice-cream and. cake was served during the evening. After all the bills were paid we had $37.50 left to put in our treasury, and I assure you we felt quite proud. The committee having charge of the entertainment were untiring in their ef forts for all to have a good time, and that they succeeded was very evident, for it was a very nice, quiet party and all enjoyed themselves. Such an entertainment means lots of work, but the members of Div. 81, Woodville, N. H., are willing to work as well as play. Yours in F., L. & P., J. E. B. A DELIGHTFUL surprise was tendered our President, Sister Noleman, by Div. 84, Springfield, Mo., on July 16, it being her birthday. A good many of the members, with their husbands, were in attendance, and a general good time was enjoyed by all. The most pleasant feature of the evening was the presentation to Sister Noleman of a beautiful jardiniere and pedestal, after which refreshments were served to about fifty. Bright and early on July 20 two large wagonettes, filled with Division members and their husbands and children, wended their way to Mount Pizgah, where a most enjoyable day was spent and two hearty meals eaten on the beautiful picnic grounds. The children were especially delighted with the privilege of wading the creek, and two older ones we know of indulged in the pleasant pastime, too. Just ask Sisters Burns and Du Buque if they know who they were. On October 11, it being our regular meeting day, Sister President called us to order, and was conducting the order of business when a fierce alarm was sounded at the outer door. The Sentinel came in with a frightened look and announced that the hall outside was full of Brothers demanding admittance. She was instructed to admit them, and then Sister President inquired: "Why this intrusion?" Chief Noleman, of Div. 83, responded in his happy manner, and informed us that they had come laden with best wishes, good will and an abundance of ice-cream and cake. Bro. Martin brought along his splendid phonograph and furnished delightful music for our entertainment. Welcome, Brothers. Come again. Just one word for our Sewing Club before closing. Our year for 1904 closed November 8, and this is what we have accomplished: About $57 was given to charity-$10 to the Widows and Orphans' Home, $10 to the Highland Park Home, and the balance to home charities; and $25 we have in our treasury. This we consider a good year's work, all under the able management of Sister Noleman and her efficient assistant, Sister Fitch. SENTINEL, Div. 84. |