Evening journal., 1917-12-18
XMAS PROCLAMATION
OF |. 0. R. N. CHEF
Coin to be Sent TO Each
Man of Order in Nat.
fonal Service
ASKS CHARITY FOR
LITTLE ORPHAN S

Alexander C. Rodgers, great sachem Of
the Improved Order Of Red Men Of Del
aware. has issued a very important and
interesting proclamation 10 all the
tribes in this jurisdiction, dealing with
subjects Of timely interest.
Relative 10 the members Of the order
who have been called into the service Of
the United States. and the many, he
says. he believes will be called later,
the great sachem reminds the members
Of the order that in a short time a very
beautiful coin will be on sale at cost
price TO all the tribes TO be sent TO the
members now serving with the colo-s.
II Is urged that the names Of all No
Red Men who have enlisted, been draft
ed or called on the draft be ascertained,
and that one Of these coins he sent 90
each as a remembrance and a keepsake.
showing 10 them that while they are
lighting the battles the folks at home
are upholding and backing them In
everything they do.
Mr.. RODGERS makes a touching appeal
In behalf Of the orphans especially at
this season Of the year. LET us not
forget our orphans during this season
Of good cheer" he says. Make their
little hearts glad by some slight token
OF remembrance, showing them that Old
Chris has not forgotten them While
we have plenty ourselves, we are prone
to forget the misery and suffering OF
others, and your great chiefs have re-
Gently had an experience which has
forcibly brought TO their attention the
condition of two full orphans, but 3 and
6 years Of age respectively: and VIC
thank God that the Improved Order Of
Red Men does, in measure, relieve the
needs Of these little ones. and we trust
that the little envelopes that are heing
sent out TO each tribe and council viii
be distributed 10 the members. and that
they will az least donate the amount
asked for. Let none falier: let Us have
faith that right makes right. and In that
faith let US dare 90 do our duty as we
understand it,"
The Great Sachem also makes an sp-
peal for the setting aside Of q donation
day for the benefit of the Red Mems
Fraternal Home. In this connection
he says
Generally. all orders having homes.
set aside during the great sun. what Is
known as a donation day. We have
not as yet done so; but nevertheless,
II any Of our members desire 90 make
donations TO the home Of foodsiuff.
clothing, linens or wampum money.
we would be very glad 10 have them
do so, and while our residents are
fairly contented and happy with their
lot and speak Of their treatment 10
glowing terms Of praise, a little Christ
mas remembrance from the members
would tend to brighten their lives and
show TO them that their brother Red
Men are ever mindful OF their well
fare"
It Is announced that Past Sachem
L. Ray Otwell No l5, Laurel. Delaware.
having been assigned Tribes Nos. i3,
49, i6, 10 and p, and declining 90 ac-
cept the appointment on account OF
inability 90 attend 90 The duties. Past
Sachem Norman Goodwin, of Rossa-
katum Tribe. No. ij, has been APP
pointed in his stead. Mr. Rogers cX-
tends TO the members Of all the tribes
the compliments Of the season and
wishes all merry Christmas and a
happy New Year.