Woodmen of the World Our emblems, the dove and olive branch, symbolize peace. Our working tools are the axe, beetle and wedge, characteristic implements of practical Woodcraft and symbolic of our craft. Three raps of the beetle call the members up, two raps call up the officers and one rap calls the Camp to order or seats the members. The log is also an emblem of Woodcraft. It is the relict of a mighty forest, fallen by the hands of sturdy men, that it might serve a useful purpose and be converted into places of shelter or of ornament. It also symbolizes a fallen Woodman, who is borne to his last home by loving hands. We do not forget his dependent ones, but furnish them with a suitable legacy which he has with forethought and faithful observance of his obligations provided for them.
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Woodmen of the World

Our emblems, the dove and olive branch, symbolize peace. Our working tools are the axe, beetle and wedge, characteristic implements of practical Woodcraft and symbolic of our craft. Three raps of the beetle call the members up, two raps call up the officers and one rap calls the Camp to order or seats the members. The log is also an emblem of Woodcraft. It is the relict of a mighty forest, fallen by the hands of sturdy men, that it might serve a useful purpose and be converted into places of shelter or of ornament. It also symbolizes a fallen Woodman, who is borne to his last home by loving hands. We do not forget his dependent ones, but furnish them with a suitable legacy which he has with forethought and faithful observance of his obligations provided for them.

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