1. Daudi M'Raria, MOS 97.

2. Rev. J. W. Arthur, M.D., "A Journey Made in View of Extension," Kikuyu News no. 53 (1915): 4-15, Irvine Papers.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid. Muthambi, in this instance was described as a branch of the Mwimbi peoples.

5. Ibid.; Kikuyu News , no. 58 (January-February 1916), no. 59 (April-May 1916), Irvine Papers.

2. Rev. J. W. Arthur, M.D., "A Journey Made in View of Extension," Kikuyu News no. 53 (1915): 4-15, Irvine Papers.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid. Muthambi, in this instance was described as a branch of the Mwimbi peoples.

5. Ibid.; Kikuyu News , no. 58 (January-February 1916), no. 59 (April-May 1916), Irvine Papers.

2. Rev. J. W. Arthur, M.D., "A Journey Made in View of Extension," Kikuyu News no. 53 (1915): 4-15, Irvine Papers.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid. Muthambi, in this instance was described as a branch of the Mwimbi peoples.

5. Ibid.; Kikuyu News , no. 58 (January-February 1916), no. 59 (April-May 1916), Irvine Papers.

2. Rev. J. W. Arthur, M.D., "A Journey Made in View of Extension," Kikuyu News no. 53 (1915): 4-15, Irvine Papers.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid. Muthambi, in this instance was described as a branch of the Mwimbi peoples.

5. Ibid.; Kikuyu News , no. 58 (January-February 1916), no. 59 (April-May 1916), Irvine Papers.

6. Priscilla Makumi, MOS 95. Data from "Makumi" era are drawn primarily from personal interview.

7. See note 6 above.

8. See note 6 above.

9. See note 6 above.

10. See note 6 above.

11. Ismaili Wangu, MOS 96. Data from the "Wangu era" are drawn primarily from personal interview.

12. See note 11 above.

13. See note 11 above.

14. See note 11 above.

15. See note 11 above.

16. Rev. Dr. Clive Irvine, MOS 4. Dr. Irvine remained in Mwimbi for forty years.

17. Daudi M'Raria, MOS 97. M'Raria was among those conscripted to build the bridges at this time. Intrigued, he remained to work with Irvine on his arrival.

18. Rev. Dr. Clive Irvine, MOS 4.

19. Anthony (Tony) Irvine, son of Dr. and Mrs. Clive Irvine, and the child in the ox-wagon, MOS 9, provided many insights on his father's experiences during the mission's pioneer years.

20. Josiah M'Muntu, MOS 98; Daudi M'Raria, MOS 97; Jotham M'Murianki, MOS 99; early converts, Church of Scotland Mission, Mwimbi.

21. See note 20 above.

22. See note 20 above.

23. Rev. Junius Munyua, written interview transcript, 1967, Saint Paul's Theological Seminary. Munyua was an early convert, Church of Scotland Mission, Mwimbi.

24. The first group of Wasomaji (readers), Church of Scotland Mission, is said to have included the following: Daudi M'Raria, Zakayo Kinirika, Musa M'Muga, Samsoni Kanegeni, Justo Kanampiu, Arthur M'Rucha, Amos Muchara, Jason M'Aranyu, Josef M'Raiche. This list was taken from the private papers of and personal interview with Daudi M'Raria (MOS 97). It was corroborated by other informants.

25. Daudi M'Raria, MOS 97.

26. See note 25 above.

27. Jotham M'Murianki, MOS 99.

28. Germano M'Kirichio, MOS 100.

29. Hezikiah M'Mukuri, MOS 26.

30. Daudi M'Raria, MOS 97.

31. Paulo Gaichau, MOS 93.

32. Bellani, "Da Nyeri al paesi di Meru," Consolata Mission Archives, Turin. Description of Authi by M'Ruiga M'Mbatau, former warrior, Igoji, MOS 59.

33. Samsoni M'Mutiga, MOS 101. The incident described here is as perceived by M'Mutiga; details were corroborated by Igembe elders.

34. See note 33 above.

35. See note 33 above.

36. See note 33 above.

37. See note 33 above.

38. As described by Paulo M'Ituke, MOS 91. The drunken warrior was M'Mutangi of Kaaga (formerly Ka-aga), recently appointed to the tribal police and thus entitled to carry a spear.

39. As described by Samsoni M'Mutiga, MOS 101. M'Mutiga was the youngest among those inside the blazing war hut.

40. Rahab Mbiro, MOS 102.

41. United Methodist Mission Annual Report, 1911-1924 (these reports estimated 65 converts); Dr. Clive Irvine, interviews, 1969-1970, United Church

of Scotland Mission (estimated 12 converts over 1922-1924); "II lento movemento ascensionale nella prefettura apostolica di Meru," Missioni Consolata , 81, Consolata Mission Archives, Turin (estimated 194-224 converts, 1911-1924).