SOLDIERS AND THEIR SPORTS
British-trained troops—Little-known Mr Atkins—Swearing-in
recruits—Hausa and Pagan oaths—Native priests on active
service—Number of wives allowed—Artillery on men’s heads—Gun
drill—Dipping for toroes—Mounted infantry—Signalling
tuition—Teaching the band—Inculcating self-reliance—The
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