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pattern answer very well ; the table is not so gim- 

 cracky as it looks, while the chairs are both com- 

 fortable and strong ; the canvas part should be 

 bound all round with leather or it is apt to tear ; 

 both tables and chairs should be packed in leather 

 cases. 



The common pattern of camp-bed used in Kash- 

 mir is hard to beat ; it is quickly put together, 

 strong, and easily repaired in case of accident. 

 The length of the side poles is the only draw- 

 back, but patterns which get over this mostly have 

 other disadvantages which outweigh it. Tables 

 and chairs may seem to be luxuries, but no old 

 traveller roughs it more than he can help, and 

 though sitting on the floor is all very well for a 

 few days when away from the main camp, it soon 

 palls upon one. 



A hole in the ground and a waterproof sheet 

 make an excellent bath, or the sheet can be propped 

 up with a ring of stones. 



Lanterns for candles are of many kinds, and are 

 all equally unsatisfactory except to make darkness 

 visible. Globes are all right, but their life in camp 

 is of short duration. As to table equipage it is 

 only necessary to say that all plates and cups should 

 be enamelled iron, and that hot-water plates are 

 invaluable. 



A good waterproof canvas valise for bedding 

 completes the list ; with the exception of this, and 



