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by a needle, and the patient is tlien smeared all over with sem-sem oil, whicli operation is repeated daily until his death or recovery. After having heard of the great ravages made by smallpox in Africa, one is astonished to see so few people marked by it ; but this may be accounted for by the fact that so few of its victims recover.

One day while we were at Djour Ghattas, Gcssi Pasha showed us a stool which had just been given to him by a chief in the neighbourhood. It is a great curiosity, and is called the " Signora " ; it is about a foot high, and stands on four legs, the legs being the remarkable part of it. They are made in the form of boots, the artist having copied Mdlle. Tinne's boots to perfection, the shape of the heel, and even the ten buttons, being faithfully represented. I do not think that Mdlle. Tinne will ever be forgotten in this part of Africa, her kindness and generosity are household words amongst the people ; and although sixteen years have elapsed since she was here, every one has heard of her, and her name is always mentioned with respect. This is another instance of the lasting impression which can be produced on the natives by a European.

Before our arrival at Djour Ghattas we had heard that Gessi Pasha shot or hung persons daily ; only one execution, however, took place during our visit, of which the following are the particulars :—Amongst the numerous slaves kept by a gallabah, was a nice