"Lark" was so named because of her sweet voice and because she loved to sing; "Sweet Tooth," on account of her love for candy; "Quick Silver," because she was quick, bright and witty; "Great Buffalo," a girl who was very strong; Elizabeth Schmidt, "Laughing Water," so named because she laughed and giggled at everybody and everything; "Babbling Brook," because it seemed an utter impossibility for her to stop talking; "Burr," because she sticks to ideas and friends; "Faith," quiet and reserved; "Comet," comes suddenly and brings a lot of light; "Black Hawk," always eager at first, but inclined to let her eagerness wear off: "Pocahontas," because she never can hurry; "Ginger Foot," a fiery temper, "Gypsy," so named on account of her black hair; "Bright Eyes," for her bright, blue eyes; "Rainbow," for her many ways, and because she is pretty.
As "Sunflower" took the matches and knelt by the pile of wood and lighted the fire, she recited the Ode to the Fire: "Oh, Fire! Long years ago, when our fathers fought with great beasts, you were their protector.

From the cruel cold of winter you saved.
When they needed food, you changed the flesh of beasts into savory meat for them.

Through all ages your mysterious flame has been a symbol of the Great Spirit to them.

Tonight we light this fire in remembrance of the Great Spirit Who gave you to us." Then the girls sang the chant or chanted: Wohelo for aye, Wohelo for aye, Wohelo for aye, Wohelo for work, Wohelo for health, Wohelo, Wohelo for love.
Then they recited the Wood-gatherer's Desire: "It is my desire to be a Campfire Girl and keep the law of the Camp Fire, which is 'To Seek Beauty, Give Service, Pursue Knowledge, Be Trustworthy, Hold onto Health, Glorify Work, Be Happy,'" None had yet attained the highest rank, that of Torch Bearer, won by still greater achievement, the Camp having been organized so recently.
Their motto was "The light which has been given to me, I desire to pass undimmed to others." "Gypsy," the secretary, then read the "Count" for the last meeting and called the roll, and the girls handed in the list of honors they had won in the last month.

Some amused themselves playing games, while others gathered more wood.
At five o'clock the corn and white and sweet potatoes were in the fire roasting.