Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-17
RED MEN TRIBES
+ CAPTURE PALEFACES
Great Chiefs Seek to Stimulate
Tribal Efforts for a Record
Year of Progressive Work

Tribal Efforts for a Record
Year of Progressive Work
The end OF March will mark the close
of the tribal year In these hunting
grounds, and while the year has been q
remarkable one In many ways and the
hunters and warriors have captured many
palefaces the great chiefs are desirous
OF stiil further stimulating activity that
even greater measure of prosperity may
be recorded when the final records OF the
great sums work Is compiled.
To this end. Great saehem Samuel J.:
copy of his famous speaking ieaiets, in which
he win urge on all members and tribes In the
q boom the fraternity during the closing days
q tbs great sun. Not only are an influx OF
eseeptional EFFORTS be made 70 reclaim the
army q suspended members and that by per
fort shall be made to save members in arrears
membershlp loss in this direction. BY concerted
ehort the final month Of the year may be
otders permanent good.
Tonight tho tribes located in the anthracite
region qi the state in and around sham3kin
Great senior Sycamore John c. 1coombe, Great
Records john Snyder v viii i'nmlS make snort @ talks
Friday, evening the RED Men ana Hed Ladies'
OF Audubon. n. J.. gave a big testimonial and
q BACK Hawk Tribe Tribe. Of this city, and Tor
AZ years an honored aud active Red Man,
half of Els fellow warriors ali the nobler Drin-
S 5S 5 haFsa aBe1 Of ,prned 9s foGGs on to honor
ihls warrior ana to enjoy the incidental en-.
was reaiiaed from the Movement Witch Viii
se be used for charitable purposes. Great sacheImI
dealing with the nobler principles Of the
brotherhood and the lessons inculcateI in the
beautiful ritual Of the fraternity.
Monday evening Klngsessing Tribe 30. o.
held a "get-togetheS' meeting, in which mem;
AZ 57th street gses and S wooGIand AVENUE and en-
1oyed social season together; Brief adj
EsTcR 'qs q sadRSm SaSF S} n
Poore. Deputy James Warner and Chief Of
Monday evening susquehannock Tribe, No.
s20. Of York Haven. held big union meeting,
SoigSbSro Py nd m be bd or YORK RE
chairman OF the meeting, which was enllvened
Ronf sy fu The sPeaars Sf sSe
uel J. Walker Past Great saehS9im H. o. Bart.
believed the meeting will prove an inspiration
70 the work OF RedmanshiD in that section of
the hunting grounds.
Friday evening Great Junior sqgamore T. G;
Beswiek was accorded cordial reGepu9n IN
the wiswam at 1876 West Girard avenue
wseS Eoa haenE o oa hfq b t as ?fna I at
2s49 Lancaster caste avenue on Fridays s, sSep lo
teres IA team s to to
Tribe on the diamond similar to the teams in
1t was With regret that the brothers Of
Minonk learned Of the de2th 3 Of Brother FGT GIdT
at the Womens Homeopathic Hospital Satur-
day last.
Montezuma Tribe. No. 81, had interest
ing election for Junior sycamore at its last
cSE Miller BY Votes 1tS 5s
Captain Z. j. Boucher Is looking forward to
team team S ever given Given. All the principal posts have
understudies, to make up second team and ana
to the the lancaster tribe. De- - 'N - 0'
Great Pocahontas Catharine Guthoff is seek, |
adjunct. TO Rodmanghip by holding series of |
ssrot fiS5TSt meenF %a5 held in tRS wgwa Of
Ponemah Council, No. IS; Tuesday, with |
oens cSaaa No o2 tonight thS meetng
viii Be held in the ,wgwamp. of Gawaines S Goun-
80 lis; Monday. oaage Council. 40. 4, and |
sfidaay February 20. with Itaska Council |
At the meeting Of Mptoaca Tribe. Past
records, was presented with handsome watch
chain. in recognition Of his nine great suns,
Association had large and enthusiastic gath
ering OF companions; long program OF song
and mirth was followed by bountiful supply
Of corn and venison.
More than two-thrds OF the brothers haye be;
come enrolled in the Improved Order Of Red |
Men Funeral Benefit ReInbursinE Association
enrolled are urged % to do SO t'' promptly as the
chiefs are desirous Of having the entire mem
The Social Evening Committee is looking
forward to a large attendance OF members and
% be held in the wigwam, southwest corner Of
Broad and Federal streets. Monday evening,
The following brothers comprise
he Social Evening Committees p. S. John T.
George K Craig, treasurer; Samuel ]. Graves
md P. S. Walter c. List.
Tomorrow evening Iakota Council. No. 226.
viii adopt II palefaces the work being exem-
'lihed BY Great Pocahontas Guthons degree
md is meeting with such gratifying success
hat this term promises to be one OF tho most
successful one in its history.
Paconta Tribe. No. 81. entertained dele
ion on last fridays sleep and had a number
ZEE we're gyeh Fs PaSes Several ana
ioor work was performed in a creditabe man
he character OF prophet in degree work was
present. at the time and gave the prophets
The committee in charge of banquet is max
ng Preparations for large turnout OF mem
jera In celebration OF the ninth anniversary
4, the tribe. At this time It Is requested that
~ Y TshS desire 70 Participa3tss should inform
lations viii be limited as time draws near
Nominations for chiefs In the tribe will be
ied on March 10, and with only a few suns
"a much interest is being manifested in the
election OF members who will keep the tribe |
,rospertng as in the past. At this time the
selection OF chiefs for the great council Will |
'e held. and 1t Is expected that a strenuous
ampaign Will take place in the next few
Paconta Tribe extends It's thanks to the
3reat Sachem Samuel II. Walker for his many
iersonal visits and hearty words or Wisdom |
which have encouraged the chiefs and mem
'ers IN their great work this past sun,
Penobscot Tribe No. 20, mourns the loss OF
ne OF its old and faithful members Past |
iaehem Charles II. Thompson. Brother Thomp- |
on was a faithful worker, having served as |
eeper oI YamPum Tor 35 years.
The Jubilee Association OF PHILADELPHIA and |
Ticinity held its regular monthly business
Meeting az the office of the Great Council, i24
sorth l1th street. with President Alexander
J. Clark IN the chair, number of tribes