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Hurricane lamp (burning paraffin). 



Two table lamps for quarters (burning paraffin). 



Deck chair. 



Camp chair. 



Camp bed. 



TravelHng bath with wicker Hning. 



Fitted cook's box. 



TravelHng drip filter with spare candles. 



Folding table. 



Enamel or canvas basin. 

 The following additional articles are recommended but are not 

 absolutely necessary : Sand-fly sleeping net, " road " box. 



It is wise to effect insurance on one's belongings and stores against 

 leakage, breakage, pilferage and all marine risks from Liverpool to 

 Seccondee and against fire, theft and burglary on the Coast. Infor- 

 mation can be obtained from the Crown Agents. 



Guns, Etc. 



Very little shooting except birds can be obtained in the bush and 

 an officer is recommended to bring a 12-bore shot gun and ammunition 

 only with him for the first tour if he is keen on shooting. He will 

 then be able to see what chance of big game shooting he is likely to 

 get and equip himself suitably at a later date. 



Preparations for Landing. 



For the next few years at any rate landing will be effected at 

 all parts of the Gold Coast in surf boats into which one is lowered from 

 the steamer in a " mammy chair." A sun helmet must be worn and 

 if the surf is anything but calm a rain coat or macintosh is useful to 

 keep one from spray. On arrival on shore one must first go to the 

 Customs Warehouse, declare what stores one has and hand over all 

 arms and ammunition. At Seccondee or Accra a representative of 

 the Government transport service will assist in this routine. If a 

 list of boxes with their contents severally priced has been made ready, 

 this may be handed in to the Customs and the opening of boxes avoided 

 All stores and liquors are subject to Customs Duty. It is often advis- 

 able to open boxes of spirits and so avoid paying duty on bottles that 

 have been smashed on the journey. As soon as the Customs au- 

 thorities have assessed the duty the boxes may be withdrawn. For 

 the firearms and ammunition an authority to import must be obtained 

 from the local District Commissioner and the various dues paid before 

 they can be obtained. As most Forest Officers will land at Seccondee 



