20 Centaur ; 



before ; but he has never found the one real ivanty namely, a 

 little less Theoretical and a little more Practical writing 

 upon this very important subject.* 



In the work undertaken I shall endeavour to place before 

 my readers, actual experience and results, in " plain, simple, 

 and unvarnished language," being fully confident of the 

 good- will and indulgence which shall be shown towards me 

 in this my first " Turn out." 



I am. 



Your obedient Servant, 



E. W. GOUGH. 

 Park Hall House, 



Walsall, 



May Id, 1878, 



* It is said that the practical man cannot be a literary man. Should this apply 

 Boniewhut to the present publication, the Author will rejoice, providing his ont- 

 aim is attained, namely, more thoughtful care for, and less inattention to, the 

 Horg« and its surro indings. 



