Western field . it is so vague they seemto be unable to give any description of itwhatever. Some of their ornaments seemto be worn as charms to prevent sickness and THE PACIFIC COAST MAGAZINE 121 bad luck, but they can seldom be induced totalk of this. A Kikuyu village is built somewhat dif-ferent from those of the Wa-Kamba, for in-stead of being inclosed by a zeriba theground around their conical huts is left openas they are not very much afraid of little villages on the hillside look quitelike patches of mushrooms, for there seemsto be no order or regularity recognized in chiefs
Western field . it is so vague they seemto be unable to give any description of itwhatever. Some of their ornaments seemto be worn as charms to prevent sickness and THE PACIFIC COAST MAGAZINE 121 bad luck, but they can seldom be induced totalk of this. A Kikuyu village is built somewhat dif-ferent from those of the Wa-Kamba, for in-stead of being inclosed by a zeriba theground around their conical huts is left openas they are not very much afraid of little villages on the hillside look quitelike patches of mushrooms, for there seemsto be no order or regularity recognized in chiefs have contracted to furnish certainsuperintendents along the road with men todo their work. These are often met alongthe right of way where cuts or fills are beingmade. These workmen are generally emaci-ated and sullen, and few sadder sights willbe encountered than a broken-spirited gangor such Kikuyu slave men. They do theirwork mechanically, without song or laugh-ter, for this people will never gee accustomed. TYPICAL KIKUYU CCSTUMFJS. placing the huts, each of which invariablyhas an annex in which grain and other sup-plies are stored. All chiefs are tyrants, and rule their peo-ple with a strong hand; petty offenders aredealt with roughly, being sometimes evenenslaved. Often the people feel the effectof their leaders quarrels; the weaker chiefwill be required to send a number of men towork for his stronger neighbor. Since therailroad has started, some of those stronger to servility; their hearts break and they longfor death, which I believe is a relief tothem. It will readny be seen that Kikuyuland isno place for a hunter to go for sport. Nearlyail game has been driven out by the numer-ous inhabitants; true, once in a while a rhi-noceros or elephant emerges from the forestand causes a serious disturbance among thecrops, but it is not worth while stopping hereif on a hunting expedition. 110^ Our. Last Quail sp ^ %> # #>
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