In a letter written Sept. 15, 1912, the Brother F. A. Stahl speaks of their work among the Indians of Peru as follows:—
INDIANS BRINGING MATERIAL FROM PUNO, TWENTY-ONE MILES, UPON THEIR SHOULDERS FOR THE NEW MISSION BUILDING
“We are now out at Platiria, finishing the mission buildings, and there is a greater interest than ever at this place. The people now believe that this mission has come to stay, and are more ready to be friends. We have had many evidences of the Lord’s blessing.
“There is a great feast in Akora this week, but the people do not bother us. We live in the new house now, right near the road, but the Indians seem to be our friends, almost without exception.
“A little thing did happen to-day. We sent an Indian brother to Akora to buy some food, and as he was returning a man took the food away from him. We sent a letter to the governor of Akora, who reproved the man severely, and made him give back the food. The governor also sent a soldier with him to see that he did it. A large crowd saw it all. This will do us some good.”
This picture illustrates the keen interest of the Indian brethren in erecting the mission building. Note these heavy loads, and then think of what it means to carry them in this manner twenty-one miles. Surely a display of loyalty to the message.
