108 INDIANS OF THE SOUTHWEST. 
There are also twelve fraternities concerned chiefly 
with the curing of disease. Their membership is re- 
cruited by taking in those whom they have treated for 
some ailment. Each fraternity has four directing 
officers one of whom is a bow priest. These fraternities 
assist in the ceremonies, particularly in supplying the 
chorus and the leader of the dancers. Members of one 
Deer Dance. Nambe. 
of the fraternities, the Newekwe, perform as clowns in a 
manner similar to the ‘‘ Delight Makers” of the Rio 
Grande villages. Similar in their activities to this 
fraternity are the Koyemshi, but instead of being lifelong 
members of a fraternity or priesthood they are chosen 
annually. Their leader is appointed by the head rain 
priest and selects nine others, members of his own 
fraternity. ; 
