The supreme moment had arrived.  Would Captain Lendy’s efforts end as the others had done?  If so, it is probable that all would have found a watery grave in the Roquelle; for, exhausted though they were, the three other men were far too fond of their commander to have left him to perish alone.

It was for a time a stern fight with death.  But Lendy was cool, calm, resourceful.  Yard by yard the distance between the further shore was lessened, notwithstanding the race of the waters toward the falls.  Foot by foot he drew nearer to safety, though the man lay like a log in the grasp of his rescuer, unable to assist in the struggle that was going on.

At length the shadow of death was dissipated; for the gallant soldier managed to land his burden on the further shore, which the others had already reached.

The end of the stern combat with the waters was particularly gratifying, as several men had previously lost their lives in crossing the same river.

The silver medal of the Royal Geographical Society was awarded to Captain Lendy, and a bronze medal given to his brave followers.

But, alas!  Lendy did not live to receive his medal.  Ere it could reach him he had fallen in a night attack which the French made by mistake upon our forces, supposing them to be natives whom they were seeking to punish.  Ere the error was discovered the loss on both sides was serious, and in the conflict her Majesty was deprived of the services of a devoted and faithful servant by the death of heroic Captain E.A.W.  Lendy.

The little block in this page is a reproduction of Momo Bangura’s statement forwarded to the Colonial Office, duly witnessed by his companions’ signatures.

    Pte Momo.  Bangurah’s Statement.

My name is Pte Momo Bangurah.  I am a private in the Frontier Police Force.  On the 4th instant I tried to cross over the Seli River.  I slung my rifle across my shoulder half way across, the sling slipped and so I could not use my arms.  I sank but Sergeant Smith caught me.  I dragged him down twice and called out for help.  Corporal Sambah and Parkins then kept me up but the stream was so strong, that we were taken under several times.  I thought my last moment had come.  I remember Captain Lendy seizing me and then I forgot everything till I found myself being rubbed on shore.  If it had not been for Captain Lendy Sergeant Smith Corporals Samba and Parkins, I know I should have been drowned and I thank them for their assistance.

    (sd) Momo Bangur

    his mark.

    Witnesses

    (sd) Benoni Johnson Sub Inspr.  F.P.
     " R.W.  Sawyer Sergt
     " S. Jenkins Coker Sergt
     " Emanuel R. Palmer Sergt

A TEMPERANCE LEADER.

THE STORY OF JOSEPH LIVESEY.

The leader of the great temperance movement in England—­Joseph Livesey, of Preston—­had a very bad start in life.