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with coarse grass, through which runs the little stream that is 
the source of the Nithi River. This pretty, sheltered valley 
might well provide very interesting entomological and botanical 
specimens. From this point to the edge of the glaciers little 
difficulty should be experienced. 
The summit of the mountain presents from the south side 
the appearance of a broken-down crater-lip, with certain peaks 
projecting from it, the highest point being a rocky tooth on 
the western side. To reach this, it would be necessary to 
travel along the western slope below the edge of the snow -field, 
until the western edge is reached ; if the direct line of approach 
should be followed, it would probably entail a considerable 
amount of snow work, though the resultant observations 
might make this worth while. I am, of course, unable to 
give any account of the nature of the snow-field, as I never 
reached the apparent edge of the crater, and I am aware that 
Mackinder makes no mention of the existence of a crater ; 
but this may perhaps be the result of the great difference 
undoubtedly existing between the southern and northern 
or western aspects. A similar explanation may apply to the 
discrepancies between Mackinder’s account of the vegetation 
and my own observations. I understand from Dr. Wollaston 
that he has noticed considerable varieties in the characteristics 
of other African peaks, so in this matter Kenya would appear 
merely to conform to rule. 
Should anyone be contemplating an expedition to Mount 
Kenya, I should, of course, be very glad to furnish any further 
information in my power. 
LAMU CHINA AND POTTERY 
By Captain Cary 
I think it is beyond doubt that Lamu or its neighbourhood 
never produced the articles of porcelain which commonly 
bear its name. The so-called Lamu china comes from China, 
India, and Persia, and none of the articles that I have seen 
appear to be of a very high class. Some of this china may 
