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know that the ceremony had been carried out in accordance with the 

 teacliings given to the fathers in the visions. Its odor reached the 

 abode of Tira'wa, bearing the touch of all faithful participants in 

 the rite. 



After the offering of smoke all traces of the nests were obliterated, 

 the coals nsed for the offering of smoke were returned to the fire, and 

 the lodge once more was open to all the people. 



Third Division. The Dance of Thanks 



nineteenth ritual 

 Part I. The Call to the Children 



The purpose of the rite was recognized l)y the important place given 

 to children in this part of the ceremony. The ponies presented to the 

 Fathers were each lead up by a little child; the acting out of a man's 

 warlike deeds was to honor his child, and the little child with the 

 black covering upon its head and the picture of Tira'wa upon its face 

 I'eceived, with the chief, the .gifts as they were presented. 



In every instance the child was the tie between the two groups, the 

 Fathers and the Children. 



FIRST SONGn 



Diagram of Time 



Rlii/fliiiiii: Hviiditio)L 



Harken! List! We are calling .vou. Come! Come! Children, come! 



Come! We're ready and waitius.yonr Father's waiting. Come! Children, come! 



Hear ns calling, calling yon! Children, come! 



Children, come! Come hither! 



Harken! List as we call you, call to the Children to come. 



SECOND SONG'' 



Diayram of Time 



" Music on page 249. 6 Music on page 250. 



