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parts of a coat of the weevil compo., then stack the skins upon a level, dry 
surface, with the flesh side down in every instance, so that the wool may still 
ontinue to be an outside protection to the pelt. In skinning, the sheep have 
Ex/ 
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SS AMEE NINN, 
DOTED LINES INDICATE 
“ OL0 STYLE OF SKINNING, 
THE DARK PEGGED LINE 
THE NEW. 
60 /NCHES 
oat 
S86 /NCHES, 
to be opened in the same manner as kangaroos are skinned, which gives the 
rounded necks and square britch, and ultimately a full square basil from the 
tanner. 
PICKLES, AND HOW TO MAKE THEM. 
The general rules to be observed (says Garden and Field) are— 
1. Avoid the use of metal vessels; when necessary to boil the vinegar use 
a porcelain-lined or agate preserving kettle. Use wooden forks and spoons. 
2. Be sure the pickles are always completely covered with vinegar, and if 
symptoms of mould appear boil the vinegar again, adding more spices; if the 
vinegar is weak, take fresh. 
3. Do not boil the vinegar with spices above five minutes. 
4. Vessels or cooking utensils should be very clean; anything greasy wil 
spoil the pickles; also have the| jars covered, as exposure to the air will render 
the pickles soft. 
