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man ; so finding matters so tangled and unpleasant 

 he gave up the idea of being a conjuror altogether. 

 His next move, which has certainly proved the 

 most satisfactory as it has for untold numbers 

 before him was to enter the matrimonial arena 

 and win the heart of a young Eskimo lady. This 

 young person I am glad to say is a Christian, and 

 she has had a marked influence over him for good. 

 In this connection she told me lately (using an 

 Eskimo expression) that ' his mind is being put 

 in order? and that he wishes to follow her and be 

 lieve in Jesus. This is good news. Here we see 

 the drawing influence of Divine and human love." 

 A fortnight later this young man was baptized. 

 But perhaps there was almost more encourage 

 ment than these baptisms indicate in a more general 

 movement among the Eskimos. 



In March Mr. Peck, with his colleague Mr. 

 Greenshield, made an expedition to Kikkerton. 

 This was very largely in consequence of what 

 they had heard about complications that had 

 arisen through some vigorous heathen teaching. 

 A man named Angmalik professed to have received 

 a new revelation from the goddess Sedna. As he 

 seemed to be causing a considerable commotion, 

 and to be gaining some influence, it was necessary 

 to deal with it. 



The conclusion of the matter came a month 

 later. The new revelation had been made known 



