The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
HANDSOME GIFT
 FOR BUCKINGHAM
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 that has existed between us This has resulted in much good and has tended to aid greatly in the develop ment and growth of the present time I also wish to thank the committees for their services and assure then that the conscientious way in which they have performed their duties is g credit to them and the order they rep resent.
 Another pleasing aspect of the last great sun has been the willingness evinced by the Past Great Sachems to assist at all times when called upon and I wish to assure them that this sacrifice of time on their part is only another evidence of the deep appre- citation felt by them for the honors conferred in the past an added incen- 7 tive for those who aspire to chief taincies now and in the future.
 am pleased to report the institu- ton of two tribes, namely, Tounton- emo No. 57, West Haven, on the sleep of 11th Sun, Hot Moon, G. s. D. APO, July 11th, 1911, and Miantonomoh No. 5s, on the sleep of the Sixth Sun, worm Moon G. S. D. 421. March 9th, 1912 Both of these tribes are In a f1ourishing condition and credit to the order in every way. The latter
 
 ing increased their membership from ss to over 100 and also having learn ed to put on all three degrees in tnls short time. I wish to at this time thank all those brothers who assist. ed in any way in the institution of these tribes and to assure them that : the Great Chiefs appreciate their la- bors.
 Thirty dispensations have been granted during my term, most or
 ,o1 no no way radical. I have been com pelled to refuse a few that were, Tn my opinion, contrary to the laws ana : usages of the order.
 Very few decisions have been re- , ouired which is evidence that the ! trihes are familiar with the laws of : the order and these decisions did not !. affect the fundamental law in any The Great Spirit in it's providence has called 45 brothers t to the 7osn great a beyond and we mourn tnelr JOSS as brothers and friends.
 The degree work of the various ! tribes is on a high plane and 1t has {: been a pleasure for the Great Sachem | to witness many teams work in the . working of the degree by visiting de- gree teams is a splendid idea and . should be done much more by the . tribes as 1t helps increase the fra ! ternal and friendly spirit among the {. tribes and adds to the solidity of the order in the reservation.
 The Deputy Great Sachems have |; done splendid work and to their ef- ] forts is due much of the added en- thusiasm among the tribes of this ; reservation. When the Great Cn1eIs l, have visited a tribe, invariably met !; the Deputy for that tribe at the coun- ! cil meeting. which showed the inter- !; est manifested by the Deputy. It IS , the duty of a deputy to know the con- , dition of the tribes within his 5urisd1c- :. of anything occurring affecting their welfare. This was done during the past great sun by most Of the Depu- ties and should be made rule in ev-
 During Cold Moon sent a speak leaf to the various tribes asking for their cooperation in making an in- : crease in the membership of the or- der that would bring it over the G. : 900 mark The response was beyond my expectations and I consider 1t a {, splendid testimonial to the loyalty of I. the member, that the membership has increased from 5,79O. 31st of Hunting Moon, G. s. D. APO. December 31st, 1911 to 6,240, 1st of Flower Moon c. &. D. 421 May 1st, 1912 The report of that there has been very large in crease in the wampum belts of the tribes. Let us work together for the coming Great Sun for an increase eV- en larger both in membership and wampum-
 congratulate Onax Tribe No. Al of Stamford and Compounce tribe No. Is of Bristol upon owning their Wig wams and also Uncas tribe No. 26 or South Norwalk and Nonnowauk tribe No of Seymour upon starting rtli the ie speaks we'll for the push and energy of these tribes and hope other tribes will follow their example, if their financial condition warrants it.
 From the reports have received can state that the order is in splen- did condition to-day. Every tribe is doing good work and taking in pale faces.
 As Great Sachem, I have visited every tribe in the reservation at least once. my total official visitations be- ing 56. In the mayority of my official visitations I have been accompanied by one of more of the Great Chiefs I think this has been productive of the reservation. While this has been done often at quite a sacrifice to some of the Great Chiefs, I believe that these visitations are necessary and the tribes expect them, and it is part of the duty of the Great Chief tO IudAS dS Aidny NiSttdtiOiio oo hC can. The condition of the order to- day shows in my mind the value of a. close touch between the tribes and Great Chiefs. Personally I wish to thank the tribes for their uniform courtesy to me at all times. On some of these visitations I feel that I have formed some life long friendships and I shall look back to this Great Sun : as one of the pleasantest periods of my life.
 trust that at this time you will pardon me if I make a few sugges- !. tions and recommendations that from } my experience I think will work for the benefit of the order.
 During this Great Sun question has arisen relative to collecting on the bond of Collector of Wampum of one of the tribes. The Bonding Company has refused to pay on technical ground and legal proceedings will have to be instituted to collect it . and there Is a question as to the [ financial standing of this company. would recommend that the various chieftaincies, requiring bonding, be bonded as chieftaincies through the Great Council of Connecticut, the pre- miums to be paid by the local tribes. The premiums would be less and there would be no question as to col lecting on any bond through the Great Council. It would be bonding the chieftaincy and not the individual
 In the past there have been granted a number of dispensations for the
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