. Man and beast in eastern Ethiopia : From observations made in British East Africa, Uganda, and the Sudan . Natural history; Indigenous peoples; Ethnology. EASTERN ETHIOPIA VI The gateway of the cathedral precincts is con- structed of sun-dried bricks roofed with elephant grass, and the columns supporting the corners of the roof are the untrimmed stems of palm trees. This unique cathedral was designed by Mr. Borup to replace the older building, which was in an unsafe condition. The new cathedral, built by native labour, was begun in 1901. The Kiibaka laid the foundation stone (June 18, 1901),
. Man and beast in eastern Ethiopia : From observations made in British East Africa, Uganda, and the Sudan . Natural history; Indigenous peoples; Ethnology. EASTERN ETHIOPIA VI The gateway of the cathedral precincts is con- structed of sun-dried bricks roofed with elephant grass, and the columns supporting the corners of the roof are the untrimmed stems of palm trees. This unique cathedral was designed by Mr. Borup to replace the older building, which was in an unsafe condition. The new cathedral, built by native labour, was begun in 1901. The Kiibaka laid the foundation stone (June 18, 1901), and it was consecrated June 21, 1904. The interest evinced by the Baganda in its construction was great and practical. The members of the congregation carried the clay up the hill from the swamps to the brickmakers, and women gathered. The raven wliioh Bishop Hannington taught to tell the peojjle of Hiirstpierpoint to " go and sign the ; This bird snrsived its preceptor seventeen years in the care of l)i'. Hawken. the wood and material required for Ijurning the bricks. The beams were conveyed from long distances by men. Occasionally the Katikiro (Prime Minister) would join the procession and carry a load of clay. (Tucker.) A plot of ground immediately under the shadow of the apse of the cathedral is reserved as a burying ground. It contains the remains of Bishop Hannington, who was murdered Ijy the natives in 1885 at or near Lubu in Usogo by the orders of the superstitious Mwanga. After the murder the bishop's body was interred near the scene of the massacre at Mumias ; it was recovered by Bishop Tucker during his second journey to Uganda. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bland-Sutton, John, Sir, 1855-1936. London : Macmillan and Co. , Limited
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