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Updated: June 3, 2025
In a very interesting paper of A.F. Chamberlain, on "The Thunder-Bird among the Algonquins," in the "American Anthropologist," January, 1890, reference is made to the belief in this being among the Passamaquoddy Indians. On my recent visit to Calais I obtained from Peter Selmore a story of the origin of the Thunder-Bird, which is different from any mentioned by Leland.
The best I can make out of the phonographic record given me by Peter Selmore of the words which she sang is, > > > > Er tin le ber nits nah o o o o. Wait for me. Nick ne ar ber yer hay ey. The second line sounds like the English "Wait for me," but is not distinct. The end of the first line is violently explosive. The third line ends in a word expressive of strong feeling, possibly revenge.
And then there was a kissing a hand-shaking a well-wishing a going out to the simple but elegantly arranged collation a disappearance of the bride to put on traveling array a carriage at the door smiles, tears, and good-bys Mr., and Mrs., and Mr. Robert Selmore were off to meet the Western train and all was over. Mrs. Etherege remained a few days longer at Cross Corners.
Brown, who has seen it performed twice, as well as from Peter Selmore, Noel Josephs, and other Indians who have frequently taken part in it. The song was recorded on the phonograph from the lips of Josephs, who is recognized by the Indians themselves as one competent to sing the song. The dance is performed at weddings and other festive occasions.
The stateliness and show were all reserved for Madison Square. Mr. Armstrong pronounced the solemn words, in the shaded summer parlor, with the door open into the sweeter and stiller shade without. Faith stood by her sister's side, in fair, white robes, and Mr. Robert Selmore was groomsman to his brother. A few especial friends from Mishaumok and Lakeside were present to witness the ceremony.
An ordinary conversation between the two Indians, Noel Josephs and Peter Selmore. Modern Passamaquoddy story, introducing many incidents of ordinary life. Story of Pogump and the Sable, and of their killing a great snake. How the former was left on an island by Pookjinsquess, and how the Morning Star saved him from Quahbet, the giant beaver.
I have been told that there is an old custom among the Micmacs, still remembered by many now alive, which is probably a remnant of a ceremony with which was connected an old dance. To this custom is given the name of the "Trade Dance," for reasons which will appear. The account of the custom was given by Peter Selmore, who witnessed it not many years ago.
The original was told into the phonograph in Passamaquoddy by Peter Selmore, in the presence of Noel Josephs. A bark picture of Pookjinsquess leaving the island, representing the gulls, and Black Cat on the back of the Snail, was made by Josephs. A copy of this picture is given at the end of this paper. Mrs.
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