One practical objective of the Anglican missionary work was to prepare the remaining groups of Yahgan natives for western civilization. This was to be carried out through education, and training in vegetable-gardening and domestic skills. However, despite the dedicated work, these goals were thwarted by the extremely high mortality rate of both adults and children.

In the photo, the missionary Mrs. Pringle posed with a group of young boys and girls, dressed in western clothes. For more images of this mission, see the Tekenika Album.