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 Not infrequently he essayed to apply in practice the theoretical knowledge
that he had acquired. For example, when studying sociology he became a Com-
munist, and addressed both white and black as "Comrade", and eugenics led him
for a time to become a Nudist, or almost a Nudist.
 He was a born Educationist, for he had a passion for passing on information
to others. "Did you know, dear old Officer and Excellency, that the amount of
the National Debt in pennies would, if placed end to end, reach three times
round the world?" As a pedagogue, Bones found Sanders and Hamilton some-
what stony ground. But this did not deter him from trying his skill on the African,
who proved much more receptive. The women of a certain tribe, as a result
of a series of lectures on biology, decided that the methods of the female bee in
dealing with the drones had much to commend them, and took immediate action
on the male population.
 On another occasion Bones translated a number of nursery rhymes into
Bomongo, and taught them to native children. But the broadcasting of "Tom,
Tom, the Piper's Son" led to an epidemic of pig-stealing, and a knowledge of
other rhymes produced equally unfortunate results. The vernacular version of
"Mary had a little lamb" may be of some interest:-
 "Miri-Miri had a small goat, with white hair,
 When Miri-Miri walked by the river,
 The goat also walked.
 It went to all places behind Miri-Miri."

 Bones quite rightly held the view that physical fitness was a necessary con-
comitant of mental development, and accordingly endeavoured to introduce
'Rugger' into the Territories. It is stated that the Isisi and Akasava took quite
kindly to the game. The difficulties that arose were due rather to over-enthusiasm
than to lack of technique. This was the sort of thing with which the trainer had
to contend. "Yesterday," said an Akasava forward, "when we laid our heads to
gether for the little ball to be put under our feet, an Isisi dog pinched me behind.
Now to-day I am taking with me a little knife! etc., etc."
 On one occasion, with the approval of Sanders, who attended in person, it
was agreed that a dispute between the Akasava and the Isisi should be decided
on the issue of an inter-tribal Rugger match, Bones acting as referee. A little
before half-time the Akasava opened the score with a penalty goal, and seemed
likely winners. But shortly afterwards the play of some of their men became
decidedly unorthodox, and before long the local Nakivubo was invaded by the
supporters of both sides, and a general rough-house ensued, which was only term-
inated by the bayonets of the troops and a sudden and most providential down-
pour of rain. Incidentally, in the confusion, Bosambo got away with the Cup, that
had been donated by Miss Campbell Cairns, the daughter of the Administrator
and a flame of Bones, for presentation to the winners.