BIG GAME HUNTING

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13921, 27 March 1909, Page 10

BIG GAME HUNTING

MR. ROOSEVELT. AVhen IN i r Uoo 3 evelt begins his llhist African bi^^ame hunting expedition at the end ot April, his equipment will be comprehensive and complete. Apaijt from t-sseentiais, such as tents, and nearly 100 cases of tinned ioods, two wagons were required the other day to take to a London railway itation the essentials of his kit. Messrs Lawn and Alder, who are^-speci-alists in such equipment, have fitted oht the expedition. The ingenuity displayed in devising folding sir tides for the hunter is reniaikablo. The ex-President will be able to sit outside his tent in a^ portable verandah that one native bearer will carry, fie will have a collapsible bathroom ; he will bathe in a folding bath. His wardrobe will fold up intD an extraordinarily small space. His comfortable easy chair will- fall together into a neat parcel, like a conjuring trick; tables and ordinary chairs will do likewise. His mirrors will fold up. Useful tools are arranged in small cases. Even the hunter's reading lamp will fold up, and canvas water bottles, when not in use, will "collapse," so that they may be carried in the pocket. Beds will fall at a touch into handy parcels. The washstand can be folded up so that it looks like a suitcase. The ex-President's weapons will mclude a 12-bore shotgun, mainly to be .used for replenishing the larder ; a small-bo#e rifle for ordinary game ; s»nd a tOO-boro high velocity cordite rifle for elephants and other big game. He will also carry a revolver. . Incidentals in the equipment of the ex-President's party, which is to include his son, an expert guide, and two naturalists, will be tape measures, powders and soaps, field-glasses, folding t x oi let-eases, compasses, mosquito nets, w adiiig boots, cameras, sun helmets and soft hats.

SAMUEL BARRY, D.8.0.A., _ ~ The Eyesight Specialist. 290, (Qtieen <£>heet, """.?;."""-"*" 9Uarc6, /909. Saturdays. 9am to 12 noom Dear Sir or Madam, In notifying you of another visit to be made by us to your district, we take opportunity of emphasising several points in connection therewith, and ask your thoughtful consideration of them. a. Our frequent visits instil confidence, because clients are able to consult us again if desired, and we are always ready to give further attention and advice free of charge . b. All glasses supplied by us are guaranteed for twelve months — that is with regard to sight. Should any change be needed, we gladly make it as the opportunity is given. c. We use the very best quality of lenses and frames, exercising the utmost care in prescribing and fitting. The service we render here and the work done is our very best. d. Our Methods of Sight-Testing have been acquired by long study and experience, and every need of the eye is thoroughly understood. If medical treatment rather than glasses is necessary, we can, and do, advise to that effect. We supply glasses only when they are really needed. c. These visits enable residents of this district t,o save their time, their money, and their sight, and that's all worth consideration. Our visits are necessarily short. We can be in New Plymouth for two days only — Tuesday and Wednesday, March 30 and 31 — and may be consulted at Burlington Tea Rooms, above Theatre Royal. I will personally make this visit, and hope to be of service to yourself or to your friends. I am, Yours faithfully,