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as the " Sanquhar hose," that are sold (and, I believe, 

 were first introduced from Scotland to London) by 

 Mr. Otley, in Sidney's Alley. Having put on the 

 boots, there must then be drawn over all a pair of 

 short loose sailcloth * (or, if cold frosty weather. 

 Flushing-coating) trowsers. This, arid only this, will 

 defy the cold, and have its solid comforts, by not only 

 keeping off the sleet, or snow, but any little spray 

 that may fly from the splash of the oar to windward. 



It is needless to say, that (except the feet, which 

 we have already defended) every part of the body 

 should be clothed in flannel. 



With regard to farther covering for the body, 

 could we ensure not getting wet, leather would, per- 

 haps, be the warmest ; but, at all events, the waist- 

 coat, both before and behind, should be made of 

 either shag, or Bath-coating, which certainly, taking 

 all weather, answers best, and is the most comfortable. 

 Under the waistcoat, should be worn a Flushing- 

 frock, and over it, a short jacket, of either drab cloth, 

 or swanskin. The cap may be made of the same 

 (or any thing that has the same appearance), and, if 

 cold, worn over a Welsh wig. Mr. Lloyd, 13, Old 

 Bond Street, has invented an excellent, though simple, 

 defender for the chest (which he calls an "Anglesey"}', 



* Sailcloth is so strong, so durable, and such a good defence 

 against rain, that it answers better than any thing for making 

 game bags ; or defending the mahogany gun cases of those who 

 would wish to avoid the expense of leather;, and, if dressed with 

 tar, it makes the best possible gun-cover. 



