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32 it may be adapted to the requirements of the figure when on horseback. This is arranged as follows:—From the bottom of forepart to X come down 3½ inches, and with the corner of the square resting on the side body, mark down 9 inches; From this point come out 1 inch, and draw line straight through to bottom of side body, and beyond this add ½ inch of round. To

find the run of front, mark down to the very bottom point of side body to X 3 inches, and square the from of the skirt at right angles to X and bottom of the forepart: hollow the waist 1 inch, and complete as per diagram.

The various points of this garment are found in precisely the same way as described for the D.B. Frock-coat. We are giving a small diagram of this, which is practically the same as the larger diagram for the D.B. Frock-coat, and this shows that the from is finished at the breast line, as this is made to fasten up with hooks and eyes. The dotted line down the front is to represent the forepart turned in, so that the hooks and

eyes down the front may be more securely fastened. The particulars of braid, em, will be found in our illustrations and description.

The general style of Mess jackets worn by nearly all officers is of the roll collar pattern, without buttons or braid on any part of the jacket. One inch slit to be loft at the cuff. The back is finished with a point at centre of bottom, sharply curved over the hips. Collar badges, of the same pattern as worn on the Tunic, are pinned 5 from the shoulder seam. Badges of rank, of the regimental size of embroidery, are placed on the shoulder straps. - Medals etc., are worn with this jacket. The following is a description of the colour of cloth used for the jacket, collar, shoulder straps, cuffs, and waist- coat, by the different regiments:-

Mess jacket worn by Household Cavalry is finished with stand collar at the neck, lace round