130 Centaur ; 



The general system adopted by the Midland Railway 

 Company in permanently dispensing with winkers to the 

 hridles throughout their whole system is a very humane and 

 truly laudable act, there being less weight for the horse to 

 carr)'', and the open cheek gives him every opportunity of 

 seeing his wa}^ ; and it likewise means economy in tho first 

 cost and after repairs. 



In the saddler}^ trade, the repairing department is a very 

 important one, and, as before intimated, should command 

 the special attention of both mechanic and principal. Good 

 workmanship, with economical views as to cost and prompti- 

 tude, should be the constant effort. 



Men without reason and forethought have been found in 

 all businesses, but the man who would substitute nails for 

 stitches — where sewing is absolutely recognized as the only 

 legitimate end — is not a fit associate for good workmen. 



The Author has — in his travels and valuation engage- 

 ments — heard of serious results that have arisen from such 

 carelessly executed and bad workmanship. If steady, honest, 

 and sober journeymen could be guaranteed to employers, they 

 would be stimulated and encouraged to pay good wages for 

 a reasonable amount of work ; and it is very desirable that 

 workmen, without distinction being made, should prove 

 themselves conscious of doing justice both to employers and 

 their customers. 



In contracting to keep geats and harness in repair all the 

 year round, no matter whether the work is done on or off the 

 premises, the best and cheapest way in the end is that the 

 workmen should be instructed to do every job as well and 

 promptly as possible, and should be provided with proper 

 materials for that purpose. The old saying, "Once well 

 done is twice done," strictly applies to the contract depart- 

 ment of the saddlery trade, and s generally acknowledged 

 by the trade ; and the Author has no hesitation in saying 

 that his experiences among business men lead to the firm 

 conviction that no profession, trade, or calling requires more 

 care or thought ; and, as a rule, no tradesman is more suc- 

 cesful in giving good value and satisfaction to his customers 

 than the conscientious saddlery and harness manufacturer. 



Under the title of " Stable and Stable Fittings, &c.," the 

 subject of Shoeing and Roughing has been noticed ; still, in 



