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In a short time the leading singer started the Song of Departure, a 

 signal that the day's ceremony was at an end. The Chippewa 

 returned to their camp without the chief drum. This was placed 

 with all the accustomed respect in the house of the Menominee chief 

 and beside it as of old was the pipe, filled and ready for use. 



On the following day took place the presentation of the warrior 

 drum. This was given by a Chippewa to a member of the Menommee 

 tribe from another part of the Menommee Reservation. The cere- 

 mony, which was not so impressive as that for the chief drum, 

 lasted about the same time. The differences between the ceremonies 

 were but slight. For mstance, the drum was lifted from the ground 

 and placed on the pile of gifts, all being presented together; and when 

 the new possessor of the drum was about to strike it with the long 

 drumstick, two of the leading drummers stood up, holding the drum. 



The fourth day of the ceremony was occupied entirely with dancing, 

 during which the Chippewa presented to the Menominee aU their 

 adornments, consisting of beaded belts and bags, gay headdresses, 

 and other articles. On this day the Song of the Closed Door was 

 sung, after which no one was allowed to leave the mclosure without 

 paying a fee to the aid, who was seated at the entrance. 



No. 71. Song of the Closed Door (Catalogue No. S. 12) 



Sung by Mec'kawiga'bau 

 Voice J = 92 

 Drum J =z 92 

 ( Drum-rhythm similar to No. 2 ) 





Analysis. — ^This song begins on the seventh and the opening meas- 

 ures do not suggest the chord of F, which characterizes the close of 

 the song. It is mteresting to note, therefore, that the several rendi- 

 tions were begun on the same tone, the transition from the close of the 



