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the rice in question was nearly ready for reaping, and com- 
prised most of the plantings which survived the drought. 
In the opinion of the Liwali, these tides were the highest 
since the days of Seyyid Burgash. It is interesting to note 
that in April exceptionally high tides were also experienced at 
Gazi. 
A report has also been received from Mr. W. McClelland 
from Kismayu, as follows : There is a large flat piece of ground, 
known as the Parade Ground, between the Wireless Station 
and the town. 
During the equinox, September and March, this land became 
flooded, and last September there was a very high tide which 
washed away the gates and fence on the sea front of the Custom 
House. 
In March there was a still higher tide ; but an extraordinary 
thing happened on the 12th, 18th, and 14th of April, when 
high tides were not expected. On these dates the sea came 
over the whole sea-front from the Custom House to the Pier ; 
the water was at least four feet deep on the Parade Ground, 
and several streets in Kismayu were flooded. This has never 
happened before within the memory of anyone here, and this 
high tide came a month after the equinox. 
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN BRITISH EAST AFRICA 
By Editor 
It may be of interest to record the following information 
regarding some recent earth tremors which occurred on May 16, 
1918, at 8.55 p.m. Two shocks were felt at Voi in quick succes- 
sion and lasting about half a minute. These were followed by 
a slighter quiver about two minutes later. 
The stationmaster’s house and dak bungalow were slightly 
damaged. May 17, 8.5 p.m. — Another slight shock at Voi, 
and again another during the night, time not recorded. 
May 17 at about 8.0 p.m. — Shock felt at Masongoleni ; 
the spring forming the source of the Masongoleni River has 
been affected, and it has ceased to flow. 
