thing to engage their attention; so they became the "Blue Herons," and their war cry Shu-shu-ga.
Another Tribe came to me to be organized in Wisconsin. They had not selected a name and asked me to suggest one. The leader had in his hat a feather from a Flicker's tail, so I suggested the name "Yellow-quills," which they at once accepted.
In the "Book of Woodcraft," pp. 87-92, are a lot of names and totems for use, only no one but the Red Lodge may use the Thunder Bird.
Elect one of the fellows as Chief for the year, another as Second Chief. Then let the Chief appoint a Tally Keeper and a Wampum Keeper: one for the records and one for the cash; sometimes both offices are given to one member. Agree on some regular dues, say 25 or 50 cents a year, which all must pay into the Common Treasury. Provide the Tally Keeper with a blank book (about 7 x 9 or 8 x 10 are good sizes) in which he keeps records of each meeting, and of all the doings. He should be an artist and should aim to embellish the book with sketches, photographs, and symbols.
If the first meeting is in the winter, it will be natural to follow it with hikes across country, and also to begin planning for the summer camp.
Many of the fellows want honorable Indian names very early, but these we do not give until they have been won, sometimes only after long and serious endeavor.
A meeting should be arranged once every month if possible, and if no regular date can be fixed the meetings are called by the Old Guide or by the Head Chief at the suggestion of the Old Guide.
HOW TO FORM A BAND
Notice that it is a different matter to form a Band. Three fellows can form a Band, and at least two full Bands must
