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prescribed sum, not to wear the uniform or badge; 

 and, if he be entitled to wear them, to be particular 

 in doing so, not only with his own but with other 

 packs. If he does not subscribe sufficient to cover 

 the cost of postage he can hardly expect to have 

 cards of the meets sent him, and it is not by any 

 means invariably advisable to advertise them in the 

 local Press. 



So far we have dealt with the duty of the 

 Field in the field. Out of it, on the way to 

 the meet and on the way home after hunting, 

 it is presumed that they will act as ordinary 

 ladies and gentlemen, and especially remember 

 that the wearing of uniform makes them con- 

 spicuous, and that any forgetfulness of the usages 

 of polite society is sure to render them remarkable 

 and to reflect upon the credit of the sport. Nick- 

 names such as that of '^ The Love -and -Lunch 

 Club," once applied to a certain hunt, are not an 

 enviable asset of the establishment. 



One rule which applies to the Field in all descrip- 

 tions of hunting I have not yet mentioned, and that is 

 the necessity of refraining from doing damage to 

 the fences, growing crops, field-gates, &c., on the 

 land traversed during the day's sport. The last 

 man through is bound to close the gate; but if on 

 looking back he sees two or three stragglers coming 

 along at a distance, it is better to close and fasten 



