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as a lost bird, unless the referee finds, upon ex- 

 amination, that the. gun was properly loaded, and 

 the misfire unavoidable, in which case he shall 

 allow another bird. 



Rule 10. Birds on the Wing.' — In double 

 shooting, both birds must be on the wing when 

 the first is shot at. If but one bird flies, and one 

 barrel is fired or snapped, the birds shall not be 

 scored, whether killed or missed, but the party- 

 shooting shall have two more birds ; or, if both 

 birds fly arid are killed with one barrel, he must 

 shoot at two other birds. 



Rule 11. Size of Gun. — The shooter shall not 

 be allowed to use a gun of larger calibre than 

 that known as No. 10. 



Rule 12. Charge of Shot. — There shall be no 

 restriction as to size of shot used or charge 

 of powder, but the charge of shot shall be not 

 to exceed the regular Dixon Measure, No. 1106 

 or No. 1107, 1£ oz. by measure struck, off. 



Rule 13. Penalty for Overloading. — The Club 

 shall provide a standard shot measure, and all 

 guns shall be loaded from the same, except in 

 case of breech-loaders, when the referee may open 

 one or more cartridges,, to ascertain if the charge 

 of shot is not above the standard. Any person 



