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lie between the traveller’s feet in the bottom of the 
earriole. And lastly, a knapsack, which will be found 
very useful in making short tours of a few days. I 
have seen some very good ones in Christiania, fixed on 
a light wooden frame, so as to prevent them rubbing 
- against the back, and thus allowing a free current of 
air to pass between. 
A long waterproof coat, and fishing-boots, or water- 
proof gaiters, and a sou’-wester ; also a brown holland 
over-all, to keep the dust out in hot weather, should be 
taken. And lastly, the services of a large-sized cotton 
umbrella, to be used either as a parapluie or parasol, 
will be found very acceptable. 
As to clothes, each one must please himself; only, 
it is a great mistake not to take warm clothing. And, 
if I may be allowed to add, every gentleman should 
provide himself with a presentable suit. I have seen 
some of our countrymen parading the streets of Chris- 
tiania dressed in the most shabby manner. Indeed, 
it isa current joke among the Norwegians that the 
English come out there for the purpose of wearing out 
their old clothes. 
Mr. Bennett, of Christiania, supplies tourists with 
carrioles, harness, bottle-cases, &c., at a moderate price, 
taking them back when returned at a certain deduction 
previously fixed upon. Thus all the inconvenience of 
having to shift carrioles at different stations i the inte- 
