Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-12-18
improved Order of Red Men


visit from East Park Lodge.
Improved Order of Red Men
The Official visitation to Mingo Tribe,
No. 1874. ON the sleep Of the eleventh sun.
was replete with several surprises, the
first being the appearance in the council
chamber of the members Of Hapanna
Tribe, No 70, with their band Of 80
pieces. The second was the presentation
OF the tribe OF the photographs of Great
Prophet Richard p. Tongue and Great
Chief OF Records Thomas X Donnalley
by Past sachem Samuel Henry, OF No.
12i, and the responses to the same by
attended by about 225 members, who list
ened with attention to the excellent talks
delivered by q. Il. of W. Joseph Farrar,
c. S. S. Samuel II. Walker, p. 8. Peter
j. Kite and r. s. ]. Frank Redfern.
Everything considered, the meeting was
one of the best held during this Great
Sun.
Great Sachem Charles z. Pass, accom-
panied by Great sannap Rodenhaver and
others from Harrisburg, trailed to Cayu-
gas Tribe, No. 103 of Annville, on the
sleep of the sixteenth sun. The gath
ering was very interesting, much en-
thusiasm being manifested by the mem
bers. Four palefaces were admitted and
the indications are that the tribe will
have gain at the end OF the fiscal Great
Sun.
wenonah Council, d. Of p. held a re-
ception in honor OF the birthday OF their
Keeper OF Records, Jennie T. Kite An
enjoyable sleep was spent and corn and
venison were served by the Entertain
ment Committee, OF which Past Pocahon-
tas Millie Kates is chairlady.
Hapanna Tribe make monthly visits to
different tribes under the supervision of
the Jollifcation and Visitation Commit
tee. of which r. NJ. Mllligan is chair
man. Hepanna has appointed a press
Fred Haury and William whlteley, for
the purpose OF keeping the news OF the
tribe before the paleface nation.
Cohocksnk Tribe will receive quarterly
dues at the meeting tonight, as there will
be no meeting next Friday (Christmas)
night
Usage Tribe is not only becoming the
largest tribe in the State. but their ef-
forts are now toward becoming the
largest tribe in the United States and.
judging from the way the palefaces are
being brought in by the two contesting
teams headed by Captain William
Schntzer and Captain Frank Weldman,
1t will not bo long before they will sue
ceed Further proof OF the enthusiasm
shown by this tribe is given at the annual
State convention of tribes held through
out the State where Usage will always
be found with the largest and best
dressed delegation, who have generally
carried Off first prize.
Wawatnm Tribe. No. g. of Roxborough,
paid their initial visit toj the Red Mems
Home, located in Cheltenham. A big dele
cation, accompanied by Wawatam Band,
made the visit as preparatory to asso-
ciating with the Home Corporation, and
the brothers that availed themselves OF
the opportunity to investigate the home
were amply repaid for their trouble The
home is placed in charge of n widow of
a member of the order. who assumes the
resigns of authority in such skllful
manner as to bring the results now at
tanned. The investigating in their report
spoke very highly NJ the proposition.
commended the officials of the home on
their success and urged that action be
taken on the question at the earliest
possible time.
on the sleep of the 18th sun, hunting
moon. Peshkewah Tribe trailed to Utah
Tribe, Amber street and Allegheny ave
nue.. where a royal welcome was extended
to the members of No. 22o. The chiefs
degree was performed by the degree
team of Itah Tribe
on the sleep OF the 18th sun there was
a district meeting in the wigwam of Onwe
Hongwee Tribe. District Deputy Past
Sachem William T., Stewart led the tribes
to the meeting. where addresses were
made by members of the Board of Great
Chiefs and others prominent in the order
An eight-club league. to be known as
the / o. r. NJ. Baseball League OF the
Northeast. has been formed, with the
following oficers Robert Hepburn, presi-
dent; James Wheatley, secretary; Harry
Naele. treasurer. The tribes participating
are Nantihalah. zuni. onwe Hongwe
Pinas, Weccacoe, Schuylkil. ltah and
Ioska The schedule committee Is work
ing in conjunction with the publicity
committee. Tribes in other sections are
invited 10 adopt this idea and a post
season series can be played for the cham
pionship OF the city.
Patriotic Order Sons of America
THE sth Philadelphia District Camp held
the drst OF a series OF meetings in the
room OF Camp 800. 4O2s Lancaster avenue.
when Doctor Moore delivered his address
on ssFraternlty and Fellowship" 1t is
the purpose OF the committee TO have
Doctor Moore at some subsequent meet
ing. The next district meeting viii be
beld In the room OF Camp go, s9iT Lam
caster avenue, on January II, at which
prominent speakers OF the order viii take
up subjects assigned. The membership
OF the district is rapidly growing.
Camp s61, OF 1925 Lancaster avenue. had
A iarge class OF candidates last night in
itiated by the crack degree team OF Phil
adelphia Commandery. No 4. in fun uni-
form.
District President Howard Welksr. OF
PHILADELPHIA District No. 8. has mapped
out plan OF activity after the New Year
that will keep each camp in the district
busy, and all camps are hustiing TO make