Newark post., 1910-05-04

OuI HOlIOl dDlC OlNSl, dild nav
been nobly assisted by the other
Great Chiefs and the brothers and |
sisters.
The reports coming in show a
decided increase in membership,
and | wish to commend you for
your Jealous efforts in thus assist
ing me to make my administration
success. DO not let us stop here,
however, but rather put forth Our
strongest efforts for the advance
ment of our noble order. There
is duty for every member to per-
form, no matter how timid he or
she may be.
How to avoid SO many suspen-
sions is a hard problem to solve,
but brothers and sisters let us inn
press upon our members the beau
ties and benefits attached to the
improved Order Red Men, and
thus retain those who enter our
ranks, and our councils cannot
help but be more attractive ana
edifying.
Let lis make the next six moons
greater than the past. The har-
vest is ripe, and our duty is to
gather it in.
| We have more to offer than any
other organization III the Reser-
walton to-day-sick benefits III
J 4.case. Of illness, a warm grasp Of
the brother or siter's hand, funeral
benefits in case Of death, c~-e AND
education of the orphan, a Red
Mems Fraternal Home for our
selves and the wives of our mem
bers, in case we become old and
in the way. What more do we
need through the trails of lifeo
Our Fraternal Home will be
opened for occupancy on the 18th
sun OF Flower Moon (May II,
ToIo), and brothers and sisters let
me urge YOU to be present, in or
der that we may all meet around
this great monument which we
have erected to the principles oi
Freedom, Friendship and Charity
and which the Great Spirit will
surely smile upon.
We expect to make this open
ing day notable event. Come
; and bring your family, even til
little ones. An enjoyable day Car
be had in the grove connected witt
the Home. and in order to hell
meet the expense the women 0
a the Degree of Pocahontas vii
have a lunch for sale at sna,
cost. 1t will be necessary for Ii
2 to have a band and to bring
II speaker from a distance, all O
e which costs wampum. and littl
Il from each Tribe and Council wi
:. be appreciated.
c We are trying to arrange for
i day of social enjoyment, and
IL committee, consisting of about 5
i members, met on the 10th sleep {
l. this moon for this purpose, but W
need your help and encourage
c ment.
n As we approach the anniversar
'e of our Patron Saint, let us cor
IN tinue to do honor to his memor
e and initiate his virtues.
81 Therefore |, Harry B. Sinclai
"a Great Sachem of Delaware, In
lg proved Order Red Men, by Writ
% OF power and authority i'll me yes
20 ed by the Great Council of Del;
ct ware, do grant this my gener
'u dispensation to the tribes al
50 councils, d. of F., in this Reserv;
rs ton, to celebrate the annlversal
IN of Tamnany, with or without II
ld gala, as will best promote the
n interest, except that such demon
stration shall not be contrary
the laws of the order, on the I2t
re sun of Flower Moon, (May T2),
Ill such manner and place, either {
the sun or sleep of 18th of Flow,
rn moon, or the date nearest theret
r as may be selected I will tai
great pleasure in observing Il
ar compliance to this request.
lis The tribes and councils in Il
1t hunting grounds OF Wilmingte
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