ABYSSINIA 270 months with thirty-one days. Moreover, their months and ours do not begin simultaneously, so much mental arithmetic is necessary to determine any given date. Though I was not so fortunate as to reach Addis Ababa in time for Christmas, I heard full details of the festivities from those… … CHRISTMAS AT AUDIS ABABA. {Plioiograph by Captain Powell-Cotton.) ments were very gorgeous, including yellow and purple brocaded velvets richly embroidered, and green or yellow silk coats. All the most magnificent crutches were brought out, incense was swung from copper censers, and graceful…
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