Yesterday morning the Nizam went off by special to join the Delhi Camp. The platform was crowded with Nawabs and Rajahs, in gold-bedizened uniforms. They affect the European diplomatic coat—only much more so—in preference to the picturesque oriental garb, and round the waist is the inevitable jewelled belt and clasp—the sign of office. There were a few Europeans amongst whom were the General and the first assistant Resident, the Resident himself, Sir David Barr, being unable to come as he was to leave by another route a couple of hours afterwards. The Nizam is very small man not more than 5ft. 2in. He dresses according to English fashion when he appears in public, and always in exquisite taste, though the yellow turban, surmounted by the gold tuft, is somewhat incongruous to the European eye when the rest is clothed in the regulation light frock coat and trewsers. Round the right arm was tied a bright coloured riband. a custom amongst Mahommedan travellers, as it is supposed to avert accidents and bring good luck. After inspecting the European Guard.of Honour, he stood for a ing to the various officials whilst the native Nawabs crowded round him offering different coloured ribands and nuzzers of gold coins. The former traffic is also all upside he put in his pocket and the latter he handed to a follower. It is not his habit to touch such presents and " remit' them, and they must -form a very res] item of revenue, though I believe they are regarded as perquisites of the special follower on duty.
Hhtere Bes been s good season, but. too ponding. It is the same thing with coffee.
much rain at the close, with the result that a lot of the crop has been spoilt. Howorer, the coffee planter is always inclined to be sanguine and hopes for a goo time yet.
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