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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF 
The tree consists merely of small wrouglit-iron fore arch and hind fork 
fixed to side bars and covered with leather, which if tightly stretched forms 
a good seat for riding when required, stirrups being attached. 
Fig. 3. 
A wrought-iron cradle is also proposed by Mr Bailey, and is to be tried 
to fix on to the Otago saddle and enable it to take the gun or carriage as 
above ; this seems suited to the scheme of draught referred to, for the mules 
that become available for other purposes on putting the guns in draught 
are those that have been carrying the guns and carriages. The load on the 
Otago saddle is secured by a surcingle instead of a “ wantie.” 
The whole of the girths are so placed that they can be readily tightened, 
which is a necessity of frequent occurrence with mules. 
