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PRACTICAL TAXIDERMY. 



desired location. Circumstances have been such that I 

 have found it necessary to cook on a raft having three 

 men, their outfits, and a dog. Of course all this was in- 

 convenient, but one is glad of any make-shift in an emer- 

 gency. 



When going a long distance to a seaport, send all 

 freight by a sailing-vessel, as it is the cheapest transpor- 

 tation. Outfits should be forwarded in advance of a 

 party so they will have ample time to reach their des- 

 tination before wanted. 



