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to the list, and thouf^h this sounds somewhat of a 

 luxury, it is surprising how useful it can be, especially 

 in a standing camp. It need not exceed 7 lb. in weight. 



Table Requisites. — All the crockery should be 

 of earthenware, except such large things as dishes. 



One or two enamelled iron cups and saucers and 

 plates should be added, as breakages may occur, 

 though many native servants are extraordinarily care- 

 ful. The author in Africa used the same crockery for 

 a year or two continuously. 



More crockery than is sufficient for the party alone 

 should be taken, as one may have strangers calling ; 

 and anyway an allowance for losses should be made. 



There are various ways of packing, but they should 

 all be together in one box. 



Messrs. Fortnum & Mason, of Piccadilly, make what 

 they call a " Trek Table " ; this contains articles for 

 more than one person, and the case converts into a 

 table. This is an extremely handy article ; the table 

 and table articles are always together, and the whole 

 packs into a neat package weighing only 48 lb. If the 

 "Trek Table" is decided on, only one of the canvas- 

 topped tables need be taken. 



Tablecloths, serviettes, and dish-cloths should not 

 be left out, as they help the servants to keep the table 

 clean and neat. 



Personal Clothes, etc. — The personal clothes, etc., 

 must be so arranged that when packed the cases do 

 not exceed the regulation load ; that is, with the two 



