ealize what it means to be a
'Torch Bearer,' you will be put in that rank. The first law which you
learn to follow is one which you must apply to your daily life. It is:
Seek beauty, give service, pursue knowledge, be trustworthy, hold on
to health, glorify work, be happy. 'The Camp Fire' has meant so much
to girls I have known, for their betterment, and has been so helpful
in many ways, you surely will never regret becoming a member of the
organization, or be anything but happy if you keep their laws. There
will be no dues, except what is collected for good times, and no
expense except the cost of your ceremonial costume, epaulettes and
honor beads. The latter are quite inexpensive. The honors are divided
into several classes, and for each honor a bead is given as a symbol
of your work. A special colored bead is given for each class. We shall
meet about once every week. The monthly meeting is called the 'Council
Fire.' I will tell you later about the 'Wohelo' ceremony. By the way,
girls, 'Wohelo' stands for work, health and love. You see, the word is
composed of the first two letters of each word."

The girls appeared to be greatly interested, and Mary felt very much
encouraged. Some of the girls left to talk it over with the homefolks,
while others, wishing to learn more of the organisation, plied Mary
with numerous questions. Finally, in desperation, she said: "Girls, I
will read you the following from the 'Camp Fire Girls' Handbook, which
I received this morning:"

'The purpose of this organization is to show that the common things of
daily life are the chief means of beauty, romance and adventure; to
aid in the forming of habits making for health and vigor, the
out-of-door habit and the out-of-door spirit; to devise ways of
measuring and creating standards to woman's work, and to give girls
the opportunity to learn how to "keep step," to learn team work,
through doing it; to help girls and women serve the community, the
larger home, in the same way they have always served the individual
home; to give status and social recognition to the knowledge of the
mother, and thus restore the intimate relationship of mothers and
daughters to each other.'

"Well, girls," said Mary, as she laid aside the book, "I think you all
understand what a benefit this will be to you, and I will do all in
my power to help you girls, while I am at the farm this summer. It is
too late to tell you any more today. The information I have giv