WOMEN’S RIGHTS. oy 1) they always remain true to the Zandé peculiarities, habits, and customs ; therefore the difference is all the more remarkable which exists between their women and the women of the true Zandé, who are of the same original stock. Whereas the Zandé women possess an extremely retiring and modest disposition, are hardly to be seen upon entering a village, and are greatly respected by their husbands, although they have no women’s rights besides those of performing their household duties, the Makrak&’ women rule the roost and possess every freedom. As soon as you enter one of their villages, the women, who are mostly tall and of a very powerful build, attract attention, and it soon becomes evident that they speak the last word in the affairs of the village. They are, neverthe--less, good, industrious workwomen, and are very much attached to their husbands. I must, however, refrain from touching on the subject of family life, although many interesting customs obtain here, for Dr. Junker, who has lived for a considerable time in this country, will of course be able to treat of this subject in a more thorough and detailed manner than I could possibly do after a stay of only three days. I will only say, therefore, in conclusion, that the dialect spoken by the Makraka-Iddio differs very little from that spoken by the remainder of the Zande, with the exception of a few isolated names for plants and animals. Their love of music and enthusiastic pursuit of it are the same as amongst the other Zandé tribes, and many of their magic practices are also identical. They are likewise excellent smiths and workers in iron, and their elegantly formed knives and delicate wirework are models of excellent workmanship.