Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
DOINGS OF THE
RED MEN.

The Improved Order of Red Men
throughout the United States of America,
have during the past seven suns. cele-
brated the birthday of the Father of our
country.
In keeping with this general demon
stration the Great Sachem of all the
! tribes of the reservation of Delaware,
Brother James T. Semerteen, issued his
| long talks known as Bulletin No. 3. 1t
speaks in these words:
THE sun approaches which awakens
every American hsa-t- h birth lay of
the Father of his Country America
was his first love, and received his youth
full vigor and energy during the early and
perilous period of her existence, giving
his mighty power on the field of battle
and his counsels of wisdom and expert
ence as President of the Convention that
framed our Constitution, whice he guided
aud directed while the first President of
a free nation, and for which the last
prayer of his earthly supplication was
offered, when the moment came for him,
so calmly to die.
He was the first man of the time in
which he lived, and his memory is first
and most sacred in our love, and in the
last American heart, his name will be a
power of might. About and around him
we have no dissensions and discord, no
sectional prejudice, no party or creed.
And when thou'rt told of knighthood's
shield
And English battles won,
Look up, my son, and breathe one word,
The name of Washington.
':The Improved Order of Red Men be-
ing the first secret benevolent society of
American origin, born of liberty and
reared under the influence of America S
free institutions, should appropriately
commemorate this day, February I'D,
1912, by holding in tribal councils 0r
chambers or public auditoriums recep-
tions, entertainments, or any other form
of demonstration revering the memory
of Washington.
Therefore, 1, James T. Semerteen,
Great Sachem of Delaware of the I'm
proved Order of Red Men, do hereby is
sue this, my dispensatiOn to tribes and
councils D. of P, to commemorate in
some legitimate manner as may suit the
occasion on the I'D sun of this moon
February I'D, 1879; or another sun as
near said date, as may best serve the
purpose, that will fan the flame of pa
triotism that love of country which the
words of Washington commended and
which his example has consecrated.
Remember our order still seeks and
welcomes to membership those whose |
indicates them to be fit asso- !
ciates in the perforance of the fraternal |
duties with which each member is |
and who, by his moral worth, |
strives to live up to the Precepts which |
are taught. We regret the admission of |
any one, who, by his after conduct, |
proves himself unworthy of our conf |
dence. Our order attaches no weight |
to a man social position in life, nor to |
wealth or education, but to his reputa- |
ton, honesty of purpose, upright living, |
and who is willing to assist his fellow
man in the constant struggle incident to |
every career.
Your great chiefs desire that our
shall be materially increased |
during the great sun. and we feel that by |
the united effort of the warriors in coun-
cil this result can be accomplished.
"Our order is entitled to the respect /
Of every American citizen. It strives for
every mans happiness and we'll being,
and its mission will continue for the bet
terment of mankind where friendship, |
charity, and good fellowship abounds. "