CHAPTER XX.

1875-1876.--Annual Meeting of 1875.--Homestead Settlement on the Big Sioux.--Interest of the Conference.--_Iapi Oaye._--Inception of Native Missionary Work.--Theological Class.--The Dakota Home.--Charles L. Hall Ordained.--Dr. Magoun of Iowa.--Mr. and Mrs. Hall Sent to Berthold by the American Board.--The _Word Carrier's_ Good Words to Them.--The Conference of 1876.--In J. B. Renville's Church.--Coming to the Meeting from Sully.--Miss Whipple's Story.--"Dakota Missionary Society."--Miss Collins' Story.--Impressions of the Meeting 308