ceremonies are generally held in a tipi and require a priest, pastor, or elder to conduct the service. the conductor is referred to as the roadman. the roadman is assisted by a fireman, whose task is to care for the holy fireplace, being sure that it burns consistently all night. the roadman may use a prayer staff, a beaded and feathered gourd, a small drum, cedar, and his eagle feather as a means for conducting services. the roadman's wife or other female relative prepares four sacramental foods and the "second breakfast" that are part of the church services. her part takes place very early, between 4:30 and 5:00 in the morning. the four sacramental foods are water, shredded beef or "sweet meat", corn mush, and some version of berry. to counterbalance the bitterness of the peyote consumed during the services, the sweet foods were added later. the second breakfast is like any other breakfast. it generally includes boiled eggs, toast, hash brown potatoes, coffee, and juice. this meal is served well after sunrise and just prior to the closing of the church services.