Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-12

Phoenix Band.
Shawnee Tribe, No. 10.
Visiting Brethren.
Menters Cornet Band
Great Council Of the State of Ohio.
The procession was formed on Main street,
the right resting on Third, and proceeded west
on Third TO Ludlow, south on Ludlow 70
Fourth, east on Fourth to Main, south on
Main to Fifth, east on Fifth 10 Wayne, north
on Wayne 20 Third, east on Third TO Sears,
north on Sears 10 Second, west on Second 70
Madison, north on Madison to First, west on
First TO jefferson, south on jefferson, to Sec
ond, west on Second to Main, south on Main
10 their Wigwam.
All along the line Of march the streets we're
crowded, considerable interest being manifes-
ted to have a sight of the "warriors, chief and
braves" Many were disappointed, because
of the idea having obtained currency that the
Red Men would appear attired for the war
path but as this was a peace meeting" they
were only clad in the scarf and apron of the
Order. The sweet strains Of MEETER's Band
added considerably TO the effect Of the occa-
sion.
DEDICATION OF SHAWNEE wIGwAN.
Last evening quite n large audience Of la
dies and gentlemen, as well as a large number
of the brotherhood, assembled to witness the
lQtulcbllOu VI GuhWHee lElDt MlVWhIn. 4 ne
hall was appropriately decorated with f~estoons
of evergreen, &c, and at the east end was a
beautiful arch inscribed with the motto of the
Order
FREEDOM, FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY.
The time occupied in waiting for the cere.
monies to was rendered very agree
able by the tones Of MENTER's cornet, and at
the appointed time the membership entered the
room as follows
l. Officers of the Great Council Of Ohio.
2. Building Committee.
3. Heralds, with war clubs.)
4. Chaplain.
8. Chief Marshal.
The brethren were around the room in the
form of a hollow square, the various emblems
of the order resting on an altar in the center
Of the hall, on the center Of the altar was a
Bible, surmounted by a burning taper, signify
ing the Bible as the great light, and the inesti-
mable gift of God TO man. The heralds each
advanced to the altar and deposited their clubs
as an evidence of good will TO his fellow-man.
The Great Prophet then read a portion Of
Scripture, after which the Building Committee
was arraigned in front Of the Great Sachem,
the chairman of which addressed the G.. S. as
follows:
''Having been appointed by Shawnee Tribe,
1 W. TO- lht AmlIONCu OtuCN VI y 1uCn
to superintend and direct the work in the con-
~struction Of this Wigwam, and having, accord
ing to the best of our abilities, discharged the
arduous and pleasing duty, we appear here,
after returning our thanks for the confidence
reposed in us, to surrender into the hands,
from whence it emenated, this branch Of au-
lthority with which we have been invested,
hoping that our efforts will be crowned with
the appreciation Of our Brethren and that as
we have succeeded in this completion Of our
earthly, so may we be successful in the cree
ton and completion of our moral ediice, that
it may receive the appreciation of the Great
Spirit above"
! The Great Sachem replied by saying
I Brethren Of the Committee, in the name Of
! the Great Council of the State Of Ohio, and
Shawnee Tribe No. Is, Of the Improved Order
of Red Men, l congratulate you upon the sue
} cessinl completion Of the work assigned you
/ in the erection Of this Wigwam; your fidelity
: and skill are duly appreciated by your Broth
/ ers, and they award you the praise Of duty
l well performed in the work which was assign
ed you; we have met you this day to receive
) your work and set apart this work for the pur-
poses of Freedom, Friendship and Charity, and
here may we show to the stranger that with
us Peace, Charity, Freedom and Friendship
dwells. Your work is accepted, and may the
Great Spirit bless and protect you"
The Great Prophet then rose, and with an
uplifted tomahawk said-"In the name of
the Great Spirit, unto whom all hearts belong,
and before whom we shall finally answer for
all our deeds, | do most s~olemnly dedicate this
Wigwam to Charity and Benevolence," and
advancing, deposited his tomahawk on the al
tar.
The Master of Ceremonies then said :-"M.
W. Great Sachem, please affirm and proclaim
the same"
The W. G.. Sachem said:-"Brethren, by
authority and in the name Of the Great Coun-
Gil of the United States, and the Great Coun-
ell of the State Of Ohio Of the Improved Or
der of Red Men, / proclaim this Wigwam
! dedicated as a Council Chamber to dissemin-
l ate Freedom, Friendship and Charity to their
, fullest extent to all its worthy members, and
by this solemn act | hereby declare it duly
dedicated"
! The Heralds Of the East, West, North and
) South, then proclaimed the dedication, using
the language of the W. G.. S.
The Master of Ceremonies then said-"The
3 proclamation has gone forth that this Wigwam
!, is dedicated to Freedom, friendship and Char
1 ity."
The brethren responding-"So be it"
3 The Great Prophet then took a bowl Of wa.
ter, and sprinkling the floor, said-"In the
name Of that Freedom that proclaims liberty
7 Z of speech | dedicate this hall" Then sprink-
ling again, said-"In the name of Friendship
as pure as this water / dedicate this hall
here may her instructions in purity be heard,
and the Instructed delight in the practice Of
that ennobling Virtue, which, uniting man
kind in the endearing Covenant Of Broth.
erhood, gives each to feel his Brothers inter
aata aa his own and laada him m waan with