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and in both instances an underground drain takes 

 the flow thence to the cesspool. 



Some may object to the open gutter, but it is in 

 reahty cleaner (as it must always be noticed if it is 

 not), and more sanitary than the underground 

 system, however well the drains may be laid. The 

 open yard c should be perfectly level (the open 

 gutter R taking the washings from the feeding 

 room), as it is impossible to see a hound properly on 

 flags that are sloped for draining purposes. The 

 room E is a most useful adjunct to a kennel, as it 

 enables the huntsman to give a final look over his 

 hounds, to see if any want drawing again before 

 walking them out, and it also helps to keep the 

 paddock clean. The roughest of the litter can be 

 used for this purpose. 



The lodging room near the grass yard will be 

 found useful for the young hounds, when coming in 

 from quarters. 



A regular supply of good water is most necessary, 

 and this should be laid on to all convenient places. 



All the doorways from the lodging rooms and the 

 room marked E will require divided doors, and they 

 should be covered with zinc 4 feet high to prevent 

 hounds gnawing them. The benches should hinge 

 to the walls, as this facilitates cleaning, and the front 

 spars are better covered with zinc. , The height of 

 the benches should be 2 feet, and they should be so 

 constructed as to prevent hounds being able to get 



