Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-30
RED MEMS TRIBES
'RAISTNG-UP" WORK
The Extended Campaign of the
Dakotah Association - New
Chiefs Elected and Installed

All the tribes with the exception OF three
responded 10 rolcall, and the reports Of
fered indicated an Increasing interest In
the work Of the association and a steady
growth In activity for Redmanship
throughout It's jurisdiction.
Degree Master Stevens is throwing great
energy into the endeavor to duplicate
the degree team. and looks forward to
enlarged successes from that source. He
hns called upon the various tribes 60
send him five men each TO build up this
work, and believes that he will soon be
in a position to exemplify the beautiful
ceremonial work in n manner surpass-
ing anything yet attempted.
The chairman Of the Marching Club
statedt that matters were shaping them
selves very satisfactorily for a grand
demonstration at Mahanoy City next
June, and as a measure OF economy and
convenience suggested that the arrange
ments be made for a one-day trip. The
expense will be well within the limit
nreviousiy announced. A demonstration
was made by p. S. Daniel Cremen, using
the degree master as n model. of how
the marching club would look with Palm
Reach" uniforms. The hit was complete
and the cost within the reach of the
most limited purse. Two tribes, Paconta
and Sioux already have clubs organized
and in preparation for the great event
The Committee on Employment Bureau
reported adversely as to the expediency
Of the association maintaining the pro-
rosed bureau. The general proposition
was submitted tC the association for dis
cuasion but on account of the extra
amount of other business on hand. the
subject was laid over till the next meet
ing The difficulty that confronts the
successful issue of such a laudable pro-
feet is the flnancering. With its limited
scope the Dakotah Association could
acarcely do Il, but extended over the en-
tire city. with its 140 tribes and 60 coun-
ellis of the Degree of Pocahontas, the
contribution of a fraction OF a cent per
capita per week would not seem a hard
ship. Practical work Is the idea and
unity is the word
Officers selected for the coming year
were as follows: President, p. s. Clark.
Of No. 25; first vice president, p. S.
Bruder, of No. 23 second vice president,
p S. Frazer, of No 27S; third vice presi-
dent p. S. Russell, of No. s; secretary.
Benjamin Hertz. of No. ~; treasurer, p.
G. S. Farley, of No. S2S; degree master.
George Stevens, of No. T.
Under good and welfare responses were
made to the call of Sachem Solly by the
great chief OF records, Thames X Dom
alley, and by Brothers thinner, of No.
SIG: O'Neill, of No. 49, Cremen, of No.
$751; and Holt of No. 27S.
The hospitality of Yuba Tribe was then
extended, under the able management of
Brothers William Schwenke, William
Kelly, Charles Fraser and Joseph Clark.
Invitation from Paconta was accepted.
and the next meeting will be held with
that tribe on the third Friday in October.
at 764 South Broad street.
Yuba Tribe was honored by visit from
Great Sachem Samuel H. Walker and, in
enc of his eloquent addresses. he started
q wave of enthusiasm which, followed up
by such earnest workers as Brothers
Solly, Fraser and Holt. should bear good
fruit
Paconta Tribe responding to the appeal of
last Fridays sleep. The wigwam was crowded
owing 20 the efforts of the Delinquent Commit
with the addition OF these new members the
membership contest has been given a great
George w. Nicholson have good lead in the
contest ana ss It viii VIII reguire very big increase
expense of their rivals. Past Sachem John r.
Greegn6algh presented the applications Of Ave
White presented one; Bro Maynard presented
by the members on the committee, It was
agreed by both captains to continue the con-
lIQuents was brought up for suspension, but
through the efforts of p. S. Greenbagh and
soon be reinstated
proved to be the attraction OF the evening
With 1ve brothers running In opposition for
suits on the first ballot Bro. Linus ~ Bro.
necessary for another ballot. when taken uf Bro
John Hughes was elected by a majority vote
seph Paradise; sachem, ]. H d, Waite senior
55ssSSm9Te, 5oSa qs. Hugh Johnson: Junior sagamOre,
elected to serve as trustee for a period Of
Great sachem samuoIsfI. walker was an
interested spectator and congratulated the
h,embers t.,r on their Arrangement, He described
duu
ras,,r waen; IN a severe rainstorm. he addressed
brothers that this was harvest time s he urses tes
mem mem 70 gather IN palefaces and to use the
su methods DDS employed at present by the Philadei-
Deputy Great sachem John M. Gamers urged
lake an active partsin the affairs OF the tribe.
.nrotner Gamers is receiving commendation for
h1me for himself in his district
Past saehem Elwood Wilson and Brother
lions Of ali members upon reseivins The nomi
nation for Common Council and of Magis-
saSem wskr as hss ass ehsrsa Sy Of he 4as
s sSBR 5sa% Ss %hiSR Will do the work at Wa
rl,Ss P,Sseonta A Tribe. will be raised by washita
ana Oi me%ssTs sas ps4eSaTy G Te
oussted to attend. Several OF the great chiefs
y, VII be In attendance and an interesting meet
piuts had large turnout on last Thursdays
Brother William Downle was nominated for
s,hasa ,lhnor sagamore, and there VIII be no doubt
~eteet eiecton. bfOuleI Dill Jones was
been Instructed TO secure a wagonioad OF
buckets which the Entertainment COMMITTEES
VII pass among the visiting brothers from
mlngo Tribe In travelling moon. Brother Dow
ME VIII supervise the distribution.
The election Of chiefs held by Mingo
fellows; Prophet. Maurice Levy; sachem. Mel
nn Perish; senior sycamore, Moe Levy; Junior
sycamore. Harry Gansz. The election was
closely contested. The meeting was largely
attended, and addresses were made by P q.
q, z, connolly p. g. Hope, p. 8. Thompson and
The brothers should not be absent on to-
.morrows sleep and are urged TO bring other
Wbe friends 10 witness the raising OF the
.sthieis. The chiefs OF the tribe reported on
W. state OF the finances which show that
sn,.l,o slnso mas been doing good work and Is In a
The chiefs and members OF Yonah Tribe have
evnee more donned their paint taken up
tner tomaha wks and scalping knives and
sies.ea ssea 3ut 20 gather palefaees for the coming
,tiaAs Initiation, which the tribe will hold ON
sns leth sleep Of Snow Moon. The committee
1.a formed plan which Il expected 10 pro-
we about 700 paefaces and carry Yonah over
~ inoO mark. The committee consists Of such
pqtime leaders aa p. S. Davis. Redfearn, Fred
rom the results achieved IN tho past. sue
ss.s is assured, The degree team. under De-
rse Master Davis. Is again at work ex-
I1npihying the degrees on each Wednesdays
''sgrp ana Will continue Throughout the winter.
~ shf raising team, under T., s. ]. Frank Red
sae chiefs p. 8. Redfesrn will act deputy
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