Rod and gun . of the mem-bers are seated in solemn assembly, andafter the master of ceremonies has madecertain mystic passes over their heads andbodies, they are formally received intothe number of the elect, and the transferof property takes place. But it is alsounderstood that there is quite an exten-sive secret ritual involved, including asevere and shocking test of virtue andself-control, in wihich, if the candidatefails, he is believed to die within a year. ingly simple, and would make a Parisianbelle in evening dress feel like a colour-less prude. It consists simply of abreech cloth and
Rod and gun . of the mem-bers are seated in solemn assembly, andafter the master of ceremonies has madecertain mystic passes over their heads andbodies, they are formally received intothe number of the elect, and the transferof property takes place. But it is alsounderstood that there is quite an exten-sive secret ritual involved, including asevere and shocking test of virtue andself-control, in wihich, if the candidatefails, he is believed to die within a year. ingly simple, and would make a Parisianbelle in evening dress feel like a colour-less prude. It consists simply of abreech cloth and moccasins, with a singlefeather stuck in the flowing hair, and afull coat of paint covering the body fromhead to foot. The colour worn by theofficers is a brilliant yellow, while that ofthe rank and file is brick red. The dance, in order to be properly per-formed, appeared to occupy the time ofthe devotees for the greater part of theday and night. The Pigeons begin toassemble in their lodge earlv in the fore-.
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