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always, thus exemplifying that peculiar freemasonry 

 which unites the hearts of sportsmen. 



After a life of rough experience in wild countries, 

 I have found some pleasure in referring to the events 

 of my early years, and recalling the recollection of 

 many scenes that would have passed away had they 

 not been chronicled. I therefore trust that although 

 the brightest days of Ceylon sports may have some- 

 what faded by the diminution of the game, there 

 may be Nimrods (be they young or old) who will still 

 discover some interest in the 'Rifle and Hound in 

 Ceylon.' 



S. W. BAKER. 



