THERE came to the Plateria Mission, about four years ago, a call for a teacher to be sent to Patanllye, some twenty miles distant, to teach the Indians. A few weeks ago, F. A. Stahl and J. M. Howell and I, with a few Indian workers, went to visit them, to make arrangements for establishing a mission among them. We went on horseback, crossing the large plain in front of our mission, a distance of about seven miles. Then we began to climb steep mountains, until we came to the shores of Lake Titicaca, where we dismounted and ate our lunch. As we started early in the morning, we soon came in sight of the straw-covered huts629of the little Indian village on the side of the mountain, where we expected to meet with the Indians.
READY FOR THE CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE CEREMONY
We were very cordially received by them. All were glad to see us. We found that a small house had been built some time before in which to hold meetings when we came.
Three-Course Dinner with the Chief
The Indians were called together, and Brother Stahl began preaching to them the simple gospel story. After the sermon, we were invited by the chief to take dinner with him. We accepted the invitation. The dinner consisted of soup made of dried mutton, dried potatoes, and plenty of red pepper. The second course was scrambled eggs with red pepper, and the third and last course consisted of barley coffee.
After dinner, another service was held, followed by a testimony meeting, which was very interesting. The chief remarked that God had sent these missionaries from a far country to teach them the word of God. The thing to do now was to accept the gospel and be baptized and join the church.
F. A. STAHL, OUR PIONEER MISSIONARY AMONG THE INCA INDIANS
We made arrangements for a native worker to visit them often and teach them. The outlook for the establishing of a large mission at this place is very encouraging. The people are hungering for the bread of life. We hope by the first of April, 1917, to be able to start a school here, to be taught by an Indian.
Many calls are coming from other places for us to come and teach the word of God to the Indians. These pressing calls should be promptly answered.
