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followed by the pipe bearer of the chief drum (pi. 21). When about 

 midway between the two tribes, White Feather made the following 

 speech (see footnote 2, p. 154) : 



This is the day which the warriors named for our meeting. Manido^ commanded 

 us to meet here to-day. We meet in order to have a happy time together. Manido'' 

 gave us this happy time that we might be at peace with each other. We will use a 

 pipe as we meet before Manido^. After we smoke we will all shake hands and enjoy 

 ourselves in the sight of Manido^. 



In response to this speech the Menominee aid stepped forward, 

 shook hands with White Feather, and returned to his place. The 

 Chippewa pipe bearer then advanced and made a somewhat similar 

 speech. A Menominee pipe bearer then came toward hun, the two 

 presented their pipes four times to the circle of the sky, and lit them; 

 the pipes were then crossed, each man puffing the other's pipe. The 

 Cliippewa pipe bearer then approached Wis 'kino and offered him the 

 pipe, Wis'kino puffing it as he held the bowl. The pipe bearer then 

 passed down the lines, offering the pipe to each member of the tribe. 



Meanwhile the company of Chippewa approached Wis'kino. First 

 to shake hands with him was Bi'jikens, from whom he would soon 

 receive the chief drum. Others followed rapidly and greetings were 

 exchanged. Wis'kino had an especially cordial welcome for many 

 whom he had met at previous gatherings (pi. 22). After shakmg 

 hands with Wis'kino the Chippewa passed down the three lines, each 

 member of the Chippewa party shaking hands with each of the 

 Menommee. 



When this was finished Wis'kino led the way to the dancing circle, 

 preceded by the flag of the Menominee, which was returned to its 

 former place, the two flags belonging to the Chippewa being set in 

 the ground outside the circle at the left of the entrance. The two 

 drums brought by the Chippewa were placed within the cu'cle, the 

 chief drum at the left of the entrance and the warrior drum next to 

 it. The drummers seated themselves in their proper places and the 

 drum pipe was laid at the right of the leading drummer, with the 

 tobacco pouch, the turtle shell, and the other articles belonging to 

 the drum (see p. 147). 



Wis'kino then made a speech of welcome in Chippewa: 



My relatives, the Chippewa. I thank Ki^jie^ Manido^ [see footnote 2, p. 143] that 

 we join in peace where we were once at war. We leave all differences behind us as 

 we shake hands. Ki^jie^ Manido^ has seen us shake hands. Let us remain in peace 

 as we are now. My relatives, the Chippewa, when the Indians of one tribe present 

 a drum to those of another tribe they perform that ceremony in the sight of Ki^jie'' 

 Manido''. To-day Ki^jie^ Manido^ sees all that we do. I thank you all. Now I shall 

 wait to see how you will proceed. I hope that you will proceed at once and that we 

 may finish this ceremony by to-morrow. I have work undone. The product of my 

 farm is not gathered, but I prefer to serve Ki^jie^ Manido'' before I finish gathering my 

 harvest. Then I shall return to my work with good spirit. Of course I may expect 

 success by serving Ki^jie^ Manido'' before I finish my harvest. 



