
these insects are less injurious than 
those of mosquitoes and gnats, but 
there is always the chance for secon- 
dary infection; so remember that the 
wounds should not be rubbed or 
scratched at any time. The author has 
found that a dab of. alcohol and iodine 
will quickly relieve and cure any ill 
effects from these bites. Mosquito net- 
ting veils have been used by persons 
who were compelled to remain quiet in 
the presence of these flies, but the sim- 
plest and best means of protection are 
repellants. Certain substances that are 
almost as annoying as the insects them- 
selves are used, but these only offend 
our olfactory sense, and do not punc- 
ture our hides. There are a number 
of these, but I have found in my tramps 
and collecting trips through the woods 
and meadows, where the golden-eyed 
flies hold sway, that a rag saturated 
with kerosene was a good preventative. 
This I placed around my neck (but not 
in contact with the skin), around the 
wrists, or pinned on my hat. Another 
bit of advice—always wear a hat when 
in the domain of the Chrysops; it gives 
them a place upon which to roost, and 
helps to save the face and neck from 
attack. 
Of course, the golden-eyed flies are 
nothing compared to certain kinds of 
mosquitoes, black-flies and no-see-ums, 
but that is another story. 
Enjoys Forest and Stream 
DEAR FOREST AND STREAM: 
NCLOSED please find a money or- 
der for $2.00, the cost of this year’s 
subscription to FOREST AND STREAM. 
I enjoy the magazine very much al- 
though I do not fish or hunt, nor travel 
much—I teach; but with FOREST AND 
STREAM before me, I can tramp, if not 
sail, away in fancy. I find it very 
restful. The advertisements alone are 
alluring. From its pages a small boy 
and I secured the most fascinating cat- 
alogues and pamphlets telling of camp 
equipment, portable boats, guns, fish- 
ing rods, flies, lines and baits. 
He read all that came most eagerly, 
and made flies from small feathers. 
He is now in camp in Vermont and can 
pass camp tests easily. I pass my copy 
on to another small boy, now, who tries 
to make the things Nessmuk draws. 
All articles on dogs find me reading 
them over and over. I have just lost 
my handsome Airedale, the son of 
Abbey King Nobbler, and I am so lost 
for a boon companion for my walks. I 
hope to get another soon, but can’t 
hope for one like my lost one. 
This is just to let you know that I 
find your magazine most interesting 
and broadening, so it pleases me to tell 
you so. 
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