285 x 230 mm. After an explanation of the meaning of the protectorate by Commodore Erskine, representatives of the chiefs were selected and given an ebony stick with Queen Victoria's head on a silver florin affixed to the top, as a symbolic representation of their authority. In this picture two chiefs sitting at the front are holding such sticks. Commodore Erskine stands to the right, with hands on sword. Directly behind him, with flowing beard and topee is the Rev. G.W. Lawes of the L.M.S., who translated all speeches during the proclamations. The figure to his right, back to camera, is probably H.H. Romilly. The Chief sitting at the front left is Koepena, a Chief of the Aroma people.