28 NOTES POPv HUNTIXG-MEN 



CHAPTER III 



THE STABLE 



In describing the hunting stable, I am going in 

 for no luxuries, but propose to detail the essentials 

 for keeping hunters in perfect health and condition 

 without any unnecessary extravagance. 



The necessary conditions for all stables are : 



1. Good drainage, 



2. Proper ventilation, 



3. Dryness, 



4. Light; 



and with these are connected warmth and space. 



The above four are -in what I consider their 

 order of importance. 



Drainage is undoubtedly the most important 



matter connected with stable hygiene. Without it 



the most perfectly built, and best venti- 



Draiiis 



lated, stable can be but a fever trap. 

 I strongly advise you not to have anything to 

 do with underground drains. They are very apt 

 to get out of order, and require more care than 



