Indians saw no inconsistency in mixing professed Roman Catholicism with folk curers or indigenous ritual. Many Laotians found no contradiction in consulting both spirit curers and Western-trained medical personnel. Imports of pilchards from the UK, including those from Cornish curers were banned. Among the early Filipino to act as "dental practitioners" and "curers of toothaches" were barbers. Toci was also associated with healing and venerated by curers of ailments and midwives. The fishermen, with the support of the curers, invested in larger boats and additional nets. Nevertheless, mechanical kiln curers also began using the term "smoked" for their process. In the private realm, nearly everywhere diviners ('seers', 'daykeepers') are active, together with curers.