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be made. The dotted line A shows corner of sack that must 

 be cut entirely off. This allows of the head coming through. 

 The solid line B B shows where and how the seam-side of 

 the sack must be cut. At C a slit must be made; through this 

 the animal's hind legs go through; this keeps the blanket in 

 position. At points i, 2, 3, respectively, and at each end of 

 slit C, the blanket will be materially strengthened by tacking 

 or sewing. This prevents tearing. 



The above pattern cannot be well improved upon. In the 

 case of blankets intended for use on the "circuit," however, 

 which of course is made of some good material, I would 

 suggest the fastening of the blanket at the breast of the sheep 

 by buttons, just as we fasten or button our coats; and at C 

 in the place of a slit in the blanket a strap is buttoned, and 

 after being passed underneath or inside of the leg, is secured 

 by another button, at the rear or just above the gambrel 

 joint. 



