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slices of meat whether ham, beef, mutton, or fowl by 

 themselves ; above these put a sheet of paper, the bread 

 -cut in slices, a little pat of butter, some salt, and dry 

 mustard ; then, with the aid of the pocket knife and a little 

 water, a very fresh and palatable sandwich can be made up 

 on the banks of the stream. A handy sandwich, highly 

 recommended by a hunting man, is made by having slices 

 of bread cut to fit the case. Toast these, and cover with a 

 good layer of potted meat ; then cut up into pieces about 

 one inch square, and pack in layers. This will keep 

 fresh, good, and tasty all day long. Hard-boiled eggs, cut 

 in slices, form a useful adjunct to the lunch; somewhat in- 

 digestible, but the exercise which an angler necessarily takes 

 generally gets rid of any trouble. An apple or pear is also 

 very refreshing, and serves better to assauge thirst than 

 drinking water, which is objectionable. The safest drink is 

 good whiskey and water ; those who object to alcohol must 

 take their chance of procuring a glass of milk at a cottage 

 or farm, taking care to ascertain that no infectious disease 

 is in the house at the time. Typhoid fever is nearly always 

 communicated by milk. Bear in mind that nothing is more 

 apt to disagree with even the strongest stomach than a 

 draught of cold milk taken after hard exercise and long 

 abstinence from food. If possible, let the milk be heated or 

 have a dash of spirits in it. Never drink river water, unless 

 mixed with wine or spirits. A drink in moderation at a 

 spring or well is safe enough, provided the body is not 

 unduly heated. 



SciSSOPS. Every angler should carry a pair of these 

 useful articles in his fly book. They are safer to use than a 

 penknife when cutting a fly out of the mouth of a fish, or 

 clipping off the loose ends of casting line or fly links. 



