256 MISSIONARY LIFE 
ace and had them placed in the walls of the mis- 
sion-house at Shengay. The steps on which the 
people ascend to the residence of our missionaries 
at Shengay were built from stones removed from 
these ruins. J. K. Billhbimer. 
INDUSTRIAL FARM — MRS. GOMER’s CLASS. 
I 
This industrial farm is a pretty big undertaking, 
- — larger than I had expected, — and it requires 
very close watching of both the men and the 
boys; but I believe we shall make it pay this 
year. I find we must have fences — and only live 
fences will do here. I am planting Bahama-grass 
to pasture the cattle, as none of the other seed 
grew. Our blacksmith has made a cart that we 
work the oxen to. We use it to do our hauling, 
and it saves much labor. The smith proves to be 
a very profitable man. Besides doing all our work 
he does a great deal for outside parties, from 
which we get a profit. People come from far 
away to get work done. Our mission is becoming 
very popular in the country. I do very much wish 
that you could come out with Mr. Wilberforce. 
I would be willing to contribute a good part of 
the expenses out of my own salary. If you can 
not come yourself, let some other person come 
who understands farming, and who would visit 
all the stations. And it would be nice ii' while 
