06 In Great Waters

break of day. Under ordinary weather conditions,
they return to their anchorage early in the evening,
where the fish buyers with fish-carrying boats are
waiting to purchase the catch. As it is impossible
to cook a meal while fishing, the chief meal of the
day is then prepared; after which the boats are then
cleaned up, the engines attended to, and the fishing
gear put in order for the next day. The end of each
day finds the fishermen so tired that they are only fit
torest. This monotonous routine continues without
a break except for bad weather. Such conditions
make it impossible to gather these men together for
a service, and the only way of reaching them is by
personal visitation on their boats. This kind of
work occupies a great deal of time, but it is the most
fruitful. The personal talks have over and over
again revealed that deep down in the hearts there is
a regard for spiritual realities; and the way is thus
opened up for making known the relationship be-
tween God and the individual, and the need for an
intelligent faith.

Caring for the Children. The Indians on this
part of the coast are a peculiar people and require
special attention. The rising generation are being
trained in our mission schools, but the work begun
there requires to be followed up. Unfortunately,
this is not being done. I visit them when possible,
and conduct services whenever they can make the
arrangements.

On the whole mission field there are not more