was used in the town of Littleton, Mass., and we think the pattern was invented by Dr. Franklin. How thankful we should be when we compare our lot with that of the pioneers who had so few comforts and none of the luxuries which we now consider necessities and yet this thought intrudes itself-are we any happier, any more healthy, or wise? With these moden inventions we have contracted the habit of living in a whirl of hurry and excitement and the powers of endurance vouchsafed to our forefathers seems to have been taken from this generation. Let us stop now and then long enough to realize what it means to be living our lives in this century and in this country where all is comfort and prosperity if one has the disposition to grasp the situation and enjoy it.

For 1907.

Ah! never fear to stumble in thy blindness,
Doubt not the Father's care,

For His sure shield of wisdom and of kindness

Is o'er thee everywhere.

Thou knowest not what gifts the New Year hold

eth

What bliss, divinely sweet

What bud of promise 'neath his wing unfoldeth

Thy raptured gaze to meet :

Thou knowest not, but he who loveth knoweth, And be it dark or bright,

The hand that this New Year on thee bestoweth Will order it aright.

Do Our Enemies Hurt Us?

There are times when the evil machinations of our enemies-and who does not have them?-make us stop for the moment and ask ourselves: "Can they injure us?" They certainly can. But it is never a lasting injury. Said a noted writer: "I never knew I was accomplishing anything in my work until one day I awoke to the fact that there were enemies on my track; they were making malicious attacks upon my work and my character, and the assault was fearful. I knew I was popular." But how many of us wish to gain popularity under such trying circumstances?

An evil tongue has a certain amount of influence, but mind you, only with cer

tain persons. People of liberal views never permit another to influence their opinions. A scathing tongue is barbed wire, and it cuts and slashes its victim unmercifully. If a person has the forbearance to overlook the cruel thrusts, to bide their time, there seems to be a special dispensation from some unseen source which smooths out this tangled network of fabrications and evil gossip, and leaves the victim unscathed, and not a blemish remains of the deep wounds inflicted.

A young man once said to a friend of his: "If ever you wish to know anything about me, write to the place where I lived all my life. I may not be safe in saying this, but I know only my enemies would say anything to injure me." The person had been sorely tempted to do so long before, but these few words were like a high fortress, and the simple words and faith in himself built up a confidence which was as strong as the rock of Gibraltar. Do not fear enemies; their reign may extend over a long period, but the weak attacks are never fatal.-Woman's National Daily.

Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Haines of Memphis, Tenn., celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage Monday evening, Nov. 5, at their home on Maryland avenue. Invitations had been issued to relatives and friends. The house was simply but effectively decorated in silver and white. Mrs. F. M. Andrews and Mrs. Champlin and Mrs. T. Williams assisted the hostess in receiving the guests under a beautiful silver bell. Brother and Sister Haines renewed their vows again while Hudson's band played beautifully. Brother Haines was in full dress suit, Sister Haines in gray silk, and carried a lovely bunch of bride roses. After the wedding all repaired to the dining-room where a dainty supper was served. Each guest received as a souvenir a silver bell tied with white satin ribbons.

Brother and Sister Haines received a number of valuable gifts. Among them was a silver tea set given by Div. 23; and

Sister F. M. Andrews, in behalf of Success Div. 159, presented a silver service. After a delightful evening all returned home wishing Brother and Sister Haines might live to celebrate their golden wedding. COR. SEC. Div. 159.

A Peculiar Inscription.

Elihu Yale, the founder of Yale College, at New Haven, lies buried in a little church at Wrenham, Denbigshire, Wales. His monument bears this inscription:

"Born in America, in Europe bred,
In Africa traveled, in Asia wed;
Where long he lived and thrived,
And at London died.

Much good, some ill he did; so hope's all even
And his soul, through mercy, is gone to heaven.
You that survive and read this tale, take care
For this most certain event to prepare,
Where blest in peace; the actions of the just
Smell sweet, and blossom in the silent dust."

Study Club Program for January. Subject-Parliamentary Law as applied in G. I.

A. work.

"The best we can do for one another is to exchange our thoughts freely, and that, after all, is but little."

1. What is meant by parliamentary law? 2. Why are Divisions often run by a few?

3. What is the duty of a president?

4 a. Meetings should be opened on time. Why? b. If president and vice-president are absent who calls the Division to order?

c. How do we provide for a leader for the day? 5 a. What is meant by "quorum ?"

b. How many constitute a quorum in the G.I.A? 6 a. What are the duties of the members of the Division?

b. Is it important for members to understand parliamentary law?

7 a. What is the first thing to do in a meeting before a member can make a motion?

b. How will a member obtain the floor?

c. Has she the floor as soon as she says, "Sister President?"

d. How does a president recognize a member's right to the fl or?

8 a. What is the correct way to put a motion? b. To second one?

c. Is it necessary for one who seconds a motion to wait to be recognized by the chair?

d. Motion properly made and seconded, what next?

e. Motion properly stated by the chair, what next?

f. Should questions be debated without a motion ?

g. Does the call of "Question" compel the chair to take the vote?

9. What should be done if the chair refuses to put a motion properly made?

10 a. In the G. I. A. how do we address our president?

b. To whom do we address all remarks? II. How should secretary record motions? 12. Amendments:

a. If a motion is made and is not satisfactory, what can be done?

b. To what extent may a question be amended? c. What is the form?

d. How many amendments may be entertained to a question at the same time?

e. Which should be voted on first? Reference reading: Pages 10, 11, 12, 13, 32 and 33 of Lillian Cole Bethel Question Book, Also, pages 156, 157, 158 and 159 of her Easy Lessons in Civil Government. Both books can be secured through the Grand Secretary, Mrs. Harry St. Clair. MRS. W. A. MURDOCK, G. P.

A Visit to Division 59.

Dear Sisters, I will tell you in rhyme
Of our pleasant visit to fifty-nine.
October the month, one-thirty the hour,

We were to meet at the Leader and take the street

car.

Seven Sisters arrived at one-twenty-nine,
Well pleased to think they arrived there on time.
They boarded the car to take the long ride,
When they happened to miss poor Sister White-
side;

She had come on a train to Fourth Avenue Station,

Expecting to see some of the delegation;

Then she took a short cut to Second avenue and Try,

Hoping to catch their car when it came by.

She heard a great racket, and turned round of

course,

To see Brother Knox passing on his iron horse;
He gave the salute, and a nice little smile,
As much as to say, "They'll be there after

awhile."

The wind blew from the north and likewise the south,

And nearly rattled the teeth from her mouth.

The wind made her shiver, while fear made her shake,

For she didn't really know what car she should take.

As she stood there alone it almost made her cry
To have so many street cars pass her by ;
At last a big one came down where she stood
And a card on it said, "Take this to Glenwood."
So on it she stepped, and so cold were her feet
That she tumbled right down in the very first
seat;

There sat Sister Porterfield, with dear Sister Ulsh,
Little Sister McFeaters, with Sister McGough,
Kind Sister Knox, with Sister Keenum,
All members of Division Number 381.

Over in a corner sat good Sister King

Giving a man nickels, and a bell he would ring;
They rode on that car to the end of the line,
And there fund the hall of old 59.

They went in at a door and up a long stair,

At the end was a room where they fixed up their hair.

Sisters Appleby and May extended a greeting,
Inviting them in when they opened the meeting;
They ushered them all to a very good seat
And passed around plenty of good things to eat,
Of which all partook, indeed it would seem
As if they never would stop eating cake and ice-

cream.

Indeed it was feared so moene would be ill,
And have to call a doctor and take a blue pill.
Then they had a big bag from which each took a
grab,

Then looked on the card to see what number they had.

Sis'er Keenan's was large and thought none would beat her

When up on her feet jumped Sister McFeater.

She proclaimed herself winner, and with fun in her eyes

She walked up and claimed the very first prize,
A pig holding a basket to put matches in,
Or to use on a dresser to hold the hair pin;
Or daddy might use it to hold his cigar
When he's home of an evening and smokes by the
fire.

They then thanked the Sisters of good 59

For showing them each such a jolly good time,
And invited them all when they wanted a lunch
To come to Carnegie and visit their bunch.
I believe every word of this to be true,
As they told it to me, so I tell it to you.

Since then, Sister McFeaters has had a shindig,
And each guest was given a piece of fresh pig.
We left our dimes at her door if I rightly remem-
ber

On a Tuesday night, the 13th of November.
Dear Sisters, I think I will now say "adieu"
Before you all holler, 23-Skiddoo!

MRS. T. E. W., Div. 381.

Visit to Columbia Division.

Please allow me space in the JOURNAL to tell of my pleasant and successful visit to T. F. Belden Div. 308. On Wednesday before the first Thursday in November I left home for the city of Columbia, S. C. Was met at the train by Sister Robinson and taken to the home of their President, Sister Brown, where I was agreeably entertained during my visit. The Sisters all called to visit on Wednesday evening, and all had a pleasant time.

On Thursday afternoon I was treated to a regular meeting of the G. I. A. in their large and beautiful hall where I received the instructions I so much needed, as I had not been in a meeting since I left my home Div. 128 at Indianapolis more than two years

ago.

After the meeting we went sight-seeing, as this was my first visit to the city. In the evening more callers and pleasant hours. The next day I returned home with pleasant memories of T. F. Belden Div. 308. May they always prosper. Yours in F., L. and P.,

A. E. H.

School at Ft. Madison, Ia.

Nelly Bly Div. 69, Ft. Madison, Ia., held a School of Instruction Oct. 25 and 26. Our Grand President, Sister Murdock, was with us, also visiting members from Galesburg, Cedar Rapids and Topeka. We held our first session Thursday afternoon, opened with officers' drill, went through the regular form of work and closed with grand right and left penny drill.

Thursday evening an informal reception was given in honor of Sister Murdock and visiting ladies with 250 guests present. After a short program and an address by Sister Murdock, social conversation and dancing was indulged in up to a late hour. The hall was beautifully decorated with autumn foliage and fruits, also the four colors of our order. Frappé was served during the evening.

Friday closed our school, and to say we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it barely expresses it. Sister Murdock complimented us highly upon our drills and work, and gave us a very pleasant and agreeable surprise by appointing our President, Sister Moon, an Inspector.

Div. 69 is steadily growing and very busy with their winter entertainments. If this doesn't find the waste-basket will come again and tell you what we are doing.

MRS. NEZ L. COOPER.

Thanks From San Francisco, Cal.

To the Officers of the Grand Division and all Sisters of the G. I. A.:

If at any time in our lives the blessings of fraternalism were realized it was at the time of the great disaster in April last. Nobly and liberally the Sisters responded to the Grand President's call for aid in our behalf and $2,500 was donated. The promptness with which the call was answered was marvelous, and we feel that it could not have been accomplished by any other than an organization of railroad people. Immediately we needed assistance it was here and in such generous proportion that much suffering, want and privations were averted.

Words cannot express the gratitude we feel and to us it seems cold to only say "We thank you," but Sisters, we do from the bottom of our hearts, and shall ever feel grateful for your noble generosity. May God bless and prosper our beloved order.

I acknowledged each donation as received. Any Division not receiving a receipt for amount sent kindly notify me. Yours in F., L. & P., MRS. BELLE BUSHNELL, Sec. Div. 106.

New Divisions.

I take pleasure in announcing that on Nov. 17, 1906, Sister Chitty, Grand Organizer, of Galesburg, Ill., came to Ottumwa, Ia., and organized a G. I. A. to the B. of L. E., known as Cadle Div. 385, named in honor of Assistant Grand Chief Engineer M. W. Cadle, with 24 charter members present. The meeting was called to order at 2:30. By 6 o'clock the Division was organized, officers elected and installed. An evening session was called at 7:30 and all of the ritualistic work was exemplified by 11:30. At the close of the evening session the Grand Organizer was presented with a testimonial of the ladies' appreciation of her services. Owing to another engagement the Grand Organizer was unable to remain for a Sunday afternoon meeting which had been planned. Mrs. J. W. Dalton was elected President, which was a just recognition of her services in

the interest of the organization. We are indebted to the good Brothers of Div. 643 for our charter, which we appreciate very much. The Grand Organizer was assisted by Mrs. W. O. Corah, of Chicago, who acted as Installing Marshal. All are enthusiastic in their praise of the work, and are looking forward to a visit from the Grand Organizer in the near future.

On Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Springfield, O., another Division was added to our Grand International Auxiliary. Sister Mattie McClerg, President of No. 116, was the organizer. At 10:00 a. m., on the day of the organization she, with fourteen members of her Division, arrived in Springfield. The party was taken in charge by a committee who escorted them to the B. of L. E. Hall, where they met the Springfield ladies, who gave them a hearty welcome and soon were chatting in true sisterly fashion. At 11:30 they were taken to one of the hotels where dinner was served, the entire membership joining the dinner party, a courtesy appreciated by the visiting ladies.

At B. of L. E. Hall all was in readiness and promptly ot 2 o'clock Sister McClerg tapped the gavel for attention; after a few remarks the charter was read and accepted and fifteen members obligated, after which the ritualistic work was exemplified by Sister McClerg and her staff of officers. Beginning with the opening march the ritual was followed in regular order to the end. Installation of new officers took place in their proper order.

The new members were found to be close observers and the general disposition one of interest.

A delicate compliment to their President, Sister Alice Mills, was naming her sponsor of the Division. Where such good feeling prevails success is sure to follow.

A pair of marshals' staffs and a guide's wand was presented by Sister Mary Baker of Div. No. 116. The gift was gracefully acknowledged by the President.

The meeting closed in regular form and the Columbus ladies were taken to their trains. Those who took the later cars

were again taken to the hotel for supper. There is one thing the new members will not have to learn, that is how to entertain. Our best wishes for the success of Alice Mills Div. No. 387.

COR. SEC. 116.

Division News.

WITH the end of the year comes the thought of grand dues, relief fund, officers' salaries and various dutiful obligations that like death and taxes cannot be evaded. Div. 116 of Columbus, O., realizing this and seeing their treasury in close proximity to the bottom, began a month ago to bestir themselves to devise new and easy means with which to speedily replenish their coffers. Many ways were proposed by different Sisters, all of which were set aside on the score of being too old, until our Secretary, Sister Mary Ginley, came to the rescue with this original (?) suggestion, that we have a raffle. A $5 gold piece was to be the prize. This scheme seemed to appeal to the majority. Social Chairman Sister Davis and her committee immediately began to busy themselves, and in a short time the tickets were ready, 10 in each envelope, which ranged in price from 1 to 10 cents.

The raffle was doubly interesting, as with every sale was the excitement of drawing which invariably led to a second sale. Thus much pleasure was experienced while disposing of the chances, which usually is such hard work. So well did the members enter into the spirit of the drawing that everything was in readiness and the raffle was held after our first meeting in November. No. 6 YYY was the lucky number and Sister Mason, our past president, the fortunate possessor. "Many hands make light work." The truth of this was clearly proven by the work accomplished.

COR. SEC. Div. 116.

AUXILIARY No. 74, of Boone, Ia., is in a very flourishing condition although on account of the absence of our corresponding secretary we have had no report.

August 28 the B. of L. E. No. 6 and Auxiliary 74 repaired to the spacious home of Brother and Sister H. S. Barron and completely surprised them, the occasion being their golden wedding. They were presented with 50 gold dollars and dainty refreshments were served. The Brothers and Sisters felt doubly repaid when Mrs. Barron so feelingly thanked us for the fraternal kindness we had shown them both in times of affliction as well as pleasure. At the close of one of the Brotherhood meetings the ladies met in the parlors of the hall and surprised them with a fine supper.

November 2 Mrs. Murdock met with us and conducted a very successful school of instruction for adjoining Auxiliaries. There were nearly 80 present and we all feel greatly benefited thereby.

Altogether we feel that we have had a very prosperous year. The attendance has been good and a most harmonious spirit shown. Finances are well kept up and $25 was given to furnish a room for the R. R. Y. M. C. A.

COR. SEC. PRO TEM.

Div. 280, Bowling Green, Ky., has been in existence only a few months, but would like to make its initial bow to the readers of the JOURNAL.

We are doing fine for so young a Di̟vision, and I wish to tell of a very successful affair we gave on Halloween night. It was in the form of a supper and bazar, and was given for the purpose of putting money in our treasury. The supper served from 4:30 to 11:30 p. m. was a splendid one for which we charged 25 cents a plate. Our people patronized us well. We also had a “country store" to which our merchants donated liberally, some of the articles bringing us as high as $5.00.

The supper and sale netted us $77.25 which we consider well repaid us for our efforts. Music and dancing was allowed the young folks through the kindness of Sister Madden, who loaned us her piano. Her son and daughter did the playing, using the piano and violin.

We are indebted to Mr. Galvin, one of