62 THROUGH STABLE AND SADDLE-ROOM. 



composed of strong canvas waterproofed and lined 

 with ruofo-ina- which is most useful as a nigfht-rusr, to 

 put over the other rugs, and to prevent their being 

 soiled. The roller, which should be made of leather, 

 is sewn on to it. When soiled, these rugs are 

 easily cleaned with soap and water, but the water 

 should not be warm. They should be made full 

 large, so as to allow for the other rugs beneath. 

 The price of them is, for the best quality, and of 

 the pattern I have described, about 17s. 6d. for 

 the full size. 



There are several cheaper varieties of these rugs, 

 but they are very common, do not wear well, and 

 have but little real warmth in them. The best I 

 ever had I bought from Mr. Stone, the saddler at 

 Aldershot, for autumn manoeuvres. I do not know 

 if he still supplies them, but have no doubt that he 

 does ; and here I may mention that I wish the 

 reader to distinctly understand that, where in the 

 present little work I may have occasion to make 

 mention of the name of any tradesman or firm, I 

 do so solely for his (the reader's) benefit, and not, 

 as is so often the fashion nowadays, as an advertise- 

 ment for the tradesman. Such is entirely contrary 

 to my wish or intention. 



Summer clothing is clothing made of linen, and 

 is generally made in the entire suit, similar to the 



