(We see something similar in our own progressive, enlightened churches, where women are expected to provide and pack clothing for missionary boxes, attend unfailingly on the stated means of grace, visit and nurse the sick and poor members, deny themselves for charity, listen reverently to stupid discourses on the unknown, delivered with profound certainty that approaches omniscience, but are not allowed to "speak out in meetin'," or to have the honor of being represented by women delegates at denominational conventions, or clubs and councils.

They are to lead heavenward, but earthly pleasures and honors are strictly "reserved"! About the same, isn't it ?) When Father Junipero Sena reached Santa Barbara on his mission-starting pilgrimage, he sent for Mexican artisans, who taught his converts all the industrial arts.

They were taught to support themselves, then a piece of ground was parcelled out to each, with a yoke of oxen and farming utensils.

Serra formed eleven missions; ten were added later.

He built the great aqueduct which is still used in Santa Barbara.