THE TOILERS OF THE NILE. 99 best possible time up the river irrespective of each other. The exigencies of theyVarious parts of the|journey also called forth all sorts of contrivances by ch to overcome obstacles. Each cataract had to be passed in a peculiar manner, and each vessel required different handling. The skill of the engineers Avas taxed to the utmost, and many ingenious devices Avere sugested to aid in hauling floats and steamers round difficult bends or through poAverful currents. Not ;seldom a boat with all its stores and many of its crew would be totally lostj, and the narrow escapes which, without exception, one and all experienced Awould of themselves make a thrilling narrative. But all worked with a will. Their hearts were in their Avork. Was not Khartoum and Gordon their goal 1 and of Khartoum held Three lines of underground mines “> Btmr SANDY HILLS Attached May C Counter-/ , attack 23 GRIP CO, ENC RAVERS.

PLAN OF KHARTOUM.