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Show 4 ers of the Indian fields who met, for the first time, to discuss problems of mutual interest. Missionaries to the Eastern Indians, to the Plains and Southwest, to the Plateaux, shared t heir problems and their joys. Of especial interest was the notable trend of thought in the directions where we, fifteen years ago, were r egarded as pioneers if not actually rebels! Also significant that every missionary brought up, among his varied problems, two matters: alcohol and the activities of irresponsible independent missionaries who seem to regard it their duty to confuse the Indians and draw them away from the Church. What is the proverb about strange bed-fellows? A word to Episcopalians: we have often called attention to this, and feel it important to do so again. Vo,T e as members of this Church have an obligation to support the official Missions which are supported, in whole or in part, by our National Council. This we do through our parishes. St. Christopher's is an "extra" and although we need financial help sorely (for we have only free-will offerings) we hope that all will see that their obligations are taken care of before they try to be generous. And we take this opportunity of begging you all to be generous. We thank those who responded to our appeal for help on our leaky roof. f()lNE time when McElmo Creek was really ~ rampant, the missionaries, after slithering over 50 miles of mud and clay left the jeep and prepared to wade the icy stream, bucking the ice floes. The most essential medical supplies they had stuffed into inadequate pockets. Just then a little Navaho girl came on her horse, and signalled that she would take them over. Sister tried to mount behind the girl but in the middle of attempt discovered that her habit skirt was less than adequately ample. Mid gales of laughter she admitted she had never been so near to a horse before! The ferry functioned nevertheless. On the far bank sat a pretty Navaho woman in her full purple velvet skirt and scarlet blouse trimmed with fine silver buttons, obviously dressed for a ( |