The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-08
Improved Order of Red Men.

Great Sachem o. f. Seavey, accompanied by
several great chiefs, made his official visits to
Osceola and Bald Eagle tribes during the past
week. Osceola adopted a number OF captives
into the tribe, and presented to Past Sachem
James NJ. Lackey very handsome badge as
token of the tribes appreciation OF services by
him. Brother Lackey, during his three year S
utilization, brought over 100 members into the
order. During the progress of the council
Sotoyome and Modoc tribes entered the wig
wan to make a fraternal visit TO Osceola. Great
Sachem Seavey spoke at length upon the prog
ress of the order, and compl;menied the tribe
upon its excellent gain made during the term.
Bald Eagle added seven palefaces 10 the roll
of membership during the great sachem's visit.
large delegation from Sotoyome Tribe was
present, who, with Past Sachem Charles Fow
Ter, assisted in the adoption ceremony. 0. F..
Seavey received very cordial welcome from
the tribe, and spoke words OF wisdom and en-
couragement. Great Chief of Records c. F..
Burgman, on behalf of Deputy Great Sachem
Frederick Brandt presented the tribe with q
very handsomely engraved gold badge, TO be
given by the tribe 10 the member who had rem
dered the most efficient service during the past
term. The tribe had increased from thirty-two
10 nearly 100 members, and the best worker in
the accomplishment of this result was to be
suitably rewarded. Sachem NJ. J. Mcguire, on
behalf of Bald Eagle, thanked Brother Brandt
sincerely for the handsome token presented.
Great preparations are in progress through
out the State to make the Great Council session
most notable event in the history OF Redmen-
ship in this reservation. Orders for the manu-
facture of the teepees for the Indian village to
be erected upon the Courthouse grounds were
given last Tuesday by the committee i'll this
City having the matter in charge. Set pieces
of fireworks, displaying appropriate emblems
and historical events OF the order, have been
added to the programme.
The order viii record quite gain for the
past term. Notwithstanding the depression in
business during the greater part OF the year.
There has been gain OF three new tribes,
three councils and of from $50 to 400 members.
The first anniversary ball and entertainment
of MonteZuma Tribe proved a very pleasant
affair and drew quite a large gathering.
Among those present were Great Sachem .. f..
SeaVey, Great Chief OF Records c. F. Burgman
and Great MiShinewa E. B. Wilson of Sacra-
mento. Montezuma Tribe records a clear gain
in members of thirty during the term.
Modoc Tribe adopted four paletaces at its
last council, transacted considerable amount
of business and adjourned TO make fraternal
call on Osceola Tribe.
Sotoyome Tribe conferred number of de-
grees, drilled their team TO perfect the men,
beers in the adoption work and likewise visited
Oseeola Tribe.
Arapahoe Tribe, at their council of June 81,
adopted nine applicants and on June % con-
ferred the adoption degree upon thirteen pale
faces.
Pohonachee Tribe adopted an applicant on
June 10 and on June II captured two pale
faces. A number OF propositions are still be-
fore the tribe to be acted upon.
A considerable number of members from this
City journeyed to Oakland on July to partici-
pate in the parade there with the tribes OF Ala
media County. The members, with two very
fine floats, presented q very handsome and
striking appearance.