276 EXPERIENCES OF SPORT. 



RECEIPT FOE WATERPROOF DRESSING FOR BOOTS. 



One oz. Pitch (Burgundy). 



Two do. Beeswax. 



Two do. Spirits of Turpentine. 



One pint Neats-foot Oil. 



This is a most excellent dressing for all sorts 

 of leather, harness, &c., &c., which it will render 

 as soft as possible. On old saddles and bridles 

 it is invaluable. 



FOR DISTEMPER IN DOGS. 



There are many valuable medicines for this ; 

 " Backhands" is very good ; " M'Callum's Spe- 

 cific" equally so. Both " Backham" and " M'Cal- 

 lum" advertise in " The Field" and other sport- 

 ing papers. I always make my own medicine. 

 And the two following I have found to be 

 very useful. 



Equal parts of jalap and best Stockholm tar 

 made into balls about the size of a small marble. 

 Give one or two balls, as the case may be, 

 every other day oftener if it does not act 

 freely. 



