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continued for some time the chief, Nae'tawab', entered the circle, 

 wrapped in a cotton blanket of large pink plaid. Smiling to all, he 

 took the chair placed for him and threw back his blanket, disclosing 

 a magnificent suit of beadwork. 



Then began the formal reception of the visiting Indians. This 

 took the form of speeches interspersed with war dances, the speeches 

 being impromptu in the old Indian style. 



Nae'tawab' went across the circle to a row of visiting Indians and 

 shook hands with each, giving some ])leasant word of greeting. They 

 did not rise when thus addressed. After Nae'tawab' had returned 

 to his seat the drum gave out the rhythm of the war dance, and w4th 

 an exclamation of How how the men sprang to their feet and danced 

 around the drum, each man dancing alone and using his favorite 

 gestures and fancy steps. This gives unlimited scope for the exhi- 

 bition of individual skill and proficiency. In these dances the men 

 did not all move in the same direction; often those nearest the drum 

 circled toward the east while an outer circle moved toward the west. 



As soon as all were seated a speech was made by an Indian from 

 the White Earth reservation. He said: "My friends, there are many 

 white people in the part of the country from which we come antl we 

 follow many of their ways when we are at home, but I want to tell 

 you that we have come to this celebration as Indians, riot as white 

 men. We wish to be Indians in everything while we are with 3^ou and 

 we want you to think of us only as Indians, like those of the old days. 

 I have done." 



The seated braves said How how how, and then danced again. 



After this another man made a speech saying, ''My friends, about 

 a month ago my little daughter died. I have been very sad ever 

 since; but as I am with you all here to-day I forget my sorrow and 

 am entirely happy again. I have clone." 



The braves said How how how, and danced again. 



There was no apparent order in these speeches. The speakers 

 walked back and forth before their little audience, using simple 

 gestures and sometimes waiting to hear How how after a particu- 

 larly telling sentence. Patriotic speeches were made exhorting the 

 Indians to appreciation of the day and emphasizing the fact that 

 their gathering formed a part of a great celebration which extended 

 all over the United States. 



Nae'tawab' reserved his speech until the last, delivering with great 

 oratorical effect a speech such as a chief should make. He stated 

 especially that there would be no festivities on the following day, as 

 it was Sunday, and he wished his people to show due respect to the 

 Ruler of All by strictly observing the day. 



Then they danced for the rest of the day, singing the various war- 

 dance songs familiar to Chippewa on the several reservations. 



