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the roof of course shields the larders inside entirely 

 from the rays of the sun. The inside larders have of 

 course the usual perforated zinc windows. Door of the 

 outside framework, as well as the larders inside, being 

 all under lock and key. 



There should be shutters on the outside of the 

 perforated zinc windows, which should be closed in 

 stormy weather, to prevent dust, etc., from being blown 

 into the larder. The shelves inside should be of slate, 

 and, of course, there should be plenty of hooks on which 

 to hang the game, and in regular rotation as to the 

 date of killing. Omission of the latter point is bound 

 to lead to confusion in the mind of the cook. The larder, 

 of course, must be kept thoroughly clean. The best 

 site for a larder is a high mound, shaded, if possible, 

 from the hot sun, and in a position to have the ad- 

 vantage of the prevailing wind and the benefit of any 

 airs that blow. Spots under trees should be avoided, 

 as the drip off the leaves is not favourable to that 

 freedom from damp which is necessary for keeping 

 game. 



Disposal of Game. When game is to be disposed 

 of to dealers, arrangements should be made, before the 

 shooting season, with respectable firms, and a contract 

 price fixed, if possible, for the whole season, as many 

 dealers are apt to return any price they like, varying it 

 according to the character of the sportsman. If the 

 latter happens to be an indifferent, easy-going person, 

 the price is likely to be a small one ; but if he is an 



