ADVISORY COMMITTKE ON ANTHROPOLOGY l8l 



extended ritual is sung. There are over four hundred and fifty songs 

 in a single bundle. One of the bundles is dedicated to the morning 

 star, and formerly was opened onl)^ when the rite of human sacrifice 

 was performed. 



The object of the suggested research, then, is to complete a study 

 of the culture of the different tribes of the Caddoan stock, special 

 attention being given to (i) the rituals of the Pawnee ceremonies 

 and sacred bundles, and (2) the mythology and linguistics of all four 

 tribes. 



Respectfully submitted. 



W. H. Holmes, Chairman, 

 Franz Boas, 

 George A. Dorsey, 



Committee. 

 October 16, 1902. 



