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through an ordinary-sized mesh, and they are quite as 

 troublesome in some places as mosquitoes. 



Candle lamps are the best for travelling, as paraffin oil is 

 difficult to carry without leakage, and if it gets on things, 

 especially foodstuffs, it is most objectionable. 



Cooking pots are best made of aluminium, as it 

 is very light and strong. Its wearing qualities are most 

 excellent. 



A china or crockery cup or two is a comfort, and the 

 best I know are a German pattern, made very thick and 

 solid. These are seen on the German East African line of 

 steamers. It is wonderful how a china cup will last 

 through much rough travel, and I have had cups remain 

 unbroken for a year or two. Of course, a few enamelled 

 iron cups and plates should be taken, and these latter are 

 more easily cleaned than aluminium. 



The sportsman will likely take a camera, and a Kodak 

 of 3 A size (post card size) is one of the best. 



A pair of binoculars and perhaps a good telescope will 

 prove most useful, in fact necessary at times, and the kind 

 chosen is a matter of personal choice. 



Cartridge bags as well as gun covers are best made out 

 of green or brown canvas. 



As to a shotgun, I think nothing is better than a good 

 quality i2-bore hammer gun, bored right cylinder left choke, 

 and weighing 6Jlb. Such a gun will shoot a round ball 

 true up to 50 yards if care is taken to get a mould that 

 is an exact fit. The best locks that can be purchased are 

 Brazier's and the best barrels are made of Whitworth 

 fluid compressed steel. Such a gun will last a lifetime, and 

 will outlast a dozen cheap hammer or hammerless guns. 



Revolvers and pistols are not much use, except for 

 shooting oneself with by mistake ; but a most useful 

 weapon is a small -220 rifle for use with the " long rifle " or 

 " short " ammunition. It will kill small antelopes if held 

 straight at short range, and is most useful for killing 

 guineafowl, pigeon, or duck for the pot. The cartridges 

 are very light and are little trouble to carry. 



