takes out a handful and transfers it, a little at a time, into each of the others, then extracting a few grains from each, she throws it on the ground and sprinkles it with water from the two cups. The remaining rice is returned to the original holder, and the act is repeated eight times. The significance of this seems to be the same as in the _Tangpap_ ceremony, where the life of the individual is symbolized by the rice, which is only partially taken away and is again returned. The next act is always carried out, but its meaning appears to be lost. The eight dishes are filled with rice, and are placed on the frame together with sixteen coconut shells of water, and eight men and eight women seat themselves on opposite sides. First they eat a little of the food, then taking a small amount in their fingers, they dip it into the water and place it in the mouth of the person opposite. The fourteenth day is known as _Palay-lay_--"the seasoning"--and during the next twenty-four hours the people remain quietly in the village while the bamboo used in the _balaua_ "becomes good." Next day is one of great activity. The roofing of the _balaua_ is completed, all necessary repairs are made to the dwelling, for dire results would follow should any part of the house break through during the concluding days of the ceremony. The balance of the day is taken up in dancing and in the construction of the following spirit-houses: the _Aligang, Balabago, Talagan, Idasan, Balag, Batog, Alalot, Pangkew_ and _Sogayob_ (cf. pp. 308-311). Also a little bench is built near the hearth, and on it are placed coconut shell cups and drinks for the use of the Igorot spirits who usually come this night.