Evening journal., 1917-10-25
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be donated to the National Red Cross
by the Red Men.
Many of the tribes have taken LIB
erty Bonds and they intend to take
more. Delaware has the distinction
OF having the greatest number OF
members in proportion 70 population
and area Of any State in the Union
The reports OF the various officers
as read this moring show thai tne
order is In good condition numericaly
and financially.
The officers as elected this morn
ing are as follows:
Great prophet-Bmory b RgginS
Great sachem-Alexander c. Rod
gers.
Great senior sagamore-Hbrry Z.
Elliott.
Great junior sagamore-Frank A
Gradwohl.
Great chief Of records-Edward
McIntire
Great keeper OF wampum-Edward
Savers.
Great representative-wnllam II.
Ferguson.
This afternoon the chiefs OF the
Great Council we're raised TO their
respective positions by Past Grea'
Sachem Joseph e. Nowry, OF Cam
den. John NJ. Clearv the retiring
great sachem will be presented with
a gold past great sachems emblem
and his tribe. will present him with
a regalia OF his office.
Great Sachem John NJ. Cleary pre-
sented an interesting report OF the
work OF Delaware Red Men during the
year. In his report he says In part
Commencing with this Great sun,
we are to have an annual meeting or
the Chiefs OF Records OF the Tribes
throughout this Reservation. This has
been brought about through the ef-
forts Of our Great Chief OF Records ana
/ believe can see behind the move
ment. an endeavor TO increase the ef-
flclency OF this important Chieftaincy
Donation day for orphans does not
come up 10 what It should and TO take
care OF the deficiency l would recon-
mend that a free WI Offering be
taken I'D az a convenient time during
the session OF this Great Council In
line with the practice established last
year which seemed TO be very popular
at that time. While we expected a more
liberal response from the Tribes and
Councils vet II has gratined us to re-
ceive donations from Tribes. which
had not been in the habit OF contribut-
ing formerly and we have every reason
70 believe that our members will not
see our Orphans suffer for the home
influence and training essential for
o.d
Delinquent committees work has In
some instances shown results, but II
is very evident that some OF the tribes
and councils failed TO appoint such
committee. This Is serious mattei
and should receive the attention
merits from Great Chiefs and IN
chiefs OF every tribe and council Tn
DELINQUENT Committee should be a
regularly appointed as a Sachem Q
Pocahontas Is raised TO his or he
stump. The delinquents should
stirred up and results Will surely 10
low.
"A mothers pension law approve
by us at several Great Councils an
consistently supported by our men
bership and urged upon Legislature
Of our State from time 10 time In varl
JUS lOliilcr Iho HbNN nttil hAi HAo
TO report spread upon the Statutes o
the State OF Delaware, thereby prov
ing the progressiveness of our Stat
along with twenty-nlne other State
now having this very estimable law.
THE Red Mems American Nationa
Red Cross ambulance fund speaks fol
itself. II is only for us TO contribute
We have several tribes and cOuncil
who have done their bit toward thi
very worthy and patriotic object, bu
unless contributions improve we vii
fall short OF our mark. We cannot az
ford TO be slackers. Get busy when yol
return TO your homes and have you
tribes and councils send In their do
nations.
The Identification OF Red Men at IN
front Is a thought which comes TO u
in connection with the ambulanc
fund. Some means should be device
whereby members Of our order can b
definitely identified when found upo
the field Of battle. for many good res
sons. bring this matter to the after
tion OF this Great Council with the rec
.ommendatlon that a suitable coin b
adopted as standard and our member
serving with the colors provided wit
the same.
The roll Of honor has evidentl
Deen overlooked, as, with the exccr
uon OF one tribe no report has bee
received by the Great Chief OF Rec
orus' ms may be due In part 70 IN
,act mat all conscripted men have No
Deeh called and the local Chief OF Rec
oros desires to include all in one tlnF
sbo'., ~ , nne laea Is that all member
VINO VIII serve their country direct
py personal service be entered unon I
Honor Roll. u'0n
regret that during the mast Gro
sun the Grim Reaper has seen m
visit US TO such great extent Our me,
pership at large has been stricl
oown In unusual numbers. All class
ana OF all ages have fallen before
sickle.
The degree OF Pocahontas has 40,
ished in Wilmington under the lead
ship OF Deputy Great pocohontas N
Curry, due in a great measure A
cooperation rendered by other 10
members Of the various councils
TO the wonderful executive ability
pleasing manner Of this excellent Ia
The activity and interest continues
Increase in this branch OF the Orde
The Great Sachem urged meml
and Tribes TO subscribe TO the Lib,
bonds.
Great Senior Sycamore Alexander
Rodgers. IN his Long Talk, ur
Tribes to try and increase their m
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