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TEAVELS IN CENTEAL AFEICA. 
of our Church was read by Petherick ; I could hear his voice ever 
and again^ as I sat weeping in our darkened cabin. When the body 
was lowered into the grave^ a quantity of sticks were closely and 
carefully placed over the smaller aperture^ so that when the earth 
was thrown into the large grave,, it could not penetrate the small 
chamber which formed the coffin. 
On the summit of the high mound shells were placed^ also a tin 
plate,, on which was painted the name of Dr. Clarence Brownell.’^ 
This the deceased had brought with him from the United States : 
it had been on his house door when there in practice of his pro- 
fession. When the arrangements were completed,, a volley was fired 
over the grave, and silently and sadly all returned to the boats. 
At two o^ clock one of the most severe storms we have experienced 
burst forth,, lasting three hours. Dr. Murie removed to the large 
dahabyeh which had come down from Gondokoro,, as it was neces- 
sary she should return thither^ and in her the Doctor would be 
more comfortable. 
May 22nd . — Sunshine and showers alternately. An inventory 
taken of poor Brownell’s efiPects; his money^ watch,, and a few 
articles not perishable packed up to be forwarded to the American 
Consular Agent at Khartoum by one of the return boats. An in- 
ventory was taken of his clothes,, &c.; &c. ; these to be sold amongst 
our people when a fitting opportunity presents itself^ and the pro- 
ceeds to be handed to the American agent^ Petherick holding him- 
self responsible for the value of the same. 
One of the boats needed repairs ; her yard during a storm had 
parted in the centre,, and hung down on each side of the mast. 
Upon examination^ it was found to have been perforated by insects : 
thuSj whilst the outside appeared perfect^ the inside was rotten. 
