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formed into compartments by nailing par- 
titions to the pole, so that when the 
thatched roof is applied, four compart- 
ments are established. For making the 
thatched roof, the straw is first bound to 
the top of the pole with wire ; it is then 
brought down to the tops of the pots, and 
extends over so as to form a continuous 
eave. The straw composing the thatched 
Skin Preserving— HI. 
(Concluded, i 
QUADRUPEDS are prepared, when 
small, in precisely the same way ; but 
owing to the shrinking of lips, etc., they 
are never satisfactory ; and if required for 
stuffing, had better be packed off at once, 
unless they can be finished on the spot. 
Still, skins are ornamental, and I may 
HOME-MADE BIED HOUSE. 
roof must be firmly sewed together, either 
with wire or strong twine. When the roof 
is completed holes are cut into it for en- 
trance to the compartments. Here again 
the straw must be carefully bound to- 
gether, or it will fray apart. 
A. W. Roberts. 
conclude by one or two remarks as to pre- 
paring them for other purposes than stuff- 
ing, e.g., mats. 
For this purpose I have found nothing 
better than the alum and salt already 
mentioned. Taking the animal, the body 
is laid on its back, a cut made through the 
