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I may mention that Major Giles stands 6ft. 4in., 

 Mr. Edgell 6ft. Aim., Mr. McKay 6ft., Messrs. 

 Mockell and Mybiirgli, the conductors, 6ft. 5in. 

 each : a fine collection of oiants. The orfranizinii' 

 and equipping of an African expedition is an 

 elaborate and costly business, and a detailed ac- 

 count of the work may be of value to those at 



The lonp; and the short of it. 



home who may be contemplating, or who may 

 undertake a similar journey. In London a large 

 outlay had been made. Tents, all camp equip- 

 ment, cooking appliances and utensils had been 

 supplied by a well-known London outfitter. The 

 following rifles and guns had been bought of a 

 London firm: — 1. A double-barrel 'oil B. L. 



