It very often happens, also, that after the meeting has been together two hours, there are several who feel that they want to be heard, if but for a few moments." These monthly occasions Mr.
Stoddard enjoyed exceedingly, and came to look upon the "First Monday" as the great day of the month.
In October, Messrs.

Stoddard and Cochran and Miss Fiske made a tour of three weeks in the mountains of Koordistan.

At Gawar they were joined by Mr.and Mrs.Rhea, and visited the districts of Ishtazin and Bass.

From that point Messrs.

Cochran and Rhea extended their journey to Amadiah, and returned to their party at Tekhoma, a week later.