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qualities. If it has a disadvantage at all it is in 

 being round and having no flat surface to fit against 

 the body ; but this is negligible, and would make 

 difficult the system of unscrewing and cleaning which 

 is its recommendation. This make weighs ij lb. 

 empty. 



If it is intended to use the water-bottle on the 

 saddle, a swivel or swivels must be arranged to clip 

 on to the D's (Fig. 3), and the carrying strap taken 

 off when in use this way. 



Fig. 3. 



Haversacks should be of green rot-proof canvas, 

 very strongly sewn, and with broad webbing for the 

 carrying strap. They should be about 13 in. by 

 II in., weigh just under i lb. and have three 

 compartments — two on the front and one on the 

 back. The flaps should be broad and cover the 

 opening well. 



Saddlery. — Where riding has to be done, take out 

 the saddlery from home ; the bridle, etc., may, if 

 desired, be obtained on the spot. Some writers re- 

 commend the use of the saddle of the country in 

 which they happen to be shooting, but the author has 



