honored guests, she never seemed troubled and anxious, and received
offered help quietly, never letting her extra duties keep her from the
meetings. Before we spread our blanket beds in the tent, the women
brought us dry grass to make them more comfortable, and we were all
invited into the house each evening for worship before retiring.

On Sunday morning early we gathered in the neat little white chapel,
made bright with numerous bouquets of wild flowers from the prairie. The
grave of Elizabeth Winyan, that noble Indian woman whose life was spent
in earnest missionary work among her own people, is near by, and the
church is a fitting memorial. The Indians came from far and near, and
filled the church till some had to sit on the floor for lack of seats,
but this they did not mind, for, judging by the long hair and Dakota
dress, we know many were but little used to the customs of civilized
life.

The dedicatory prayer was offered by Doctor Riggs, and then followed the
examination of two candidates for the ministry--Edwin Phelps, the son of
Elizabeth Winyan, and her nephew, Elias Gilbert. The services and
examinations were all in the Dakota language, but the intense interest
and earnestness of the audience, as well as of those taking part, made
them very impressive, even to those who hearing could not understand.

After a short intermission for dinner the council convened, and Dr.
Riggs, acting as interpreter, so all might understand, the examination
was concluded, and the two men who have been working so acceptably for
the Master for some time were ordained to the Christian ministry, and
received the right hand of fellowship, extended by Rev. C.F. Reed, of
Pierre. Then followed the double wedding of two couples, who wished the
sanction of Christian marriage to unions entered into according to the