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the packed moss, through which they quickly 

 work down. A little fresh milk poured in 

 occasionally is sufficient food. So disposed, the 

 worms soon become bright, lively and tough, and 

 will live long on the hook. The entire moss 

 should be changed once in every three weeks, or, 

 in very sultry weather, once a fortnight. Mean- 

 time, it is well to take out moss and worms now 

 and then, clean out the receptacle, and reverse 

 the position of the contents. If any difficulty 

 arises in procuring fresh moss, the only alternative 

 is to pick out all the worms into a jam-pot, 

 discarding sickly ones (if any) and thoroughly 

 wash the old moss before putting them back. 

 Receptacles should be kept under cover, as heavy 

 rain finding entrance would drown all worms at 

 the bottom, and also kept in a shaded place. In 

 dry summer weather, in addition to gardens, 

 etc., being tilled, it is most difficult to obtain the 

 worms recommended, but they can be always had, 

 post free, from Mr. T. Holmes, 10, Bingley Street, 

 Leeds, at is. 6d. per 300 or 2s. per 500. He 

 requires to be cautioned only to send the size 

 recommended. 



To bait Pennell tackle, the upper hook is 

 simply stuck into the worm about half an inch 

 below its head ; as the worm will certainly extend 



