innumerable extravagancies, as far as relates to drinking, smoking, and gambling, from the constant example before his eyes of his fellow cabinmate and his associates, and from whom he was unable to free himself by retiring to a cabin of his own; the mere chance of such a misfortune should be guarded against, if possible.

The Cadet and Assistant-Surgeon have no allowance from the Company for passage or outfit, but the latter may sometimes obtain a free passage, provided he will perform the medical duties of the ship, or, at all events, obtain one at a more moderate rate; in any case he should provide himself with a complete dressing-case, a small portable medicine-chest, a select little library of the latest and best medical works.

The outfit of the Cadet should neither be extravagant nor penurious. Things which are required merely for the voyage may be purchased at what are termed "cheap shops," but every article required after his arrival in India should be of the best material and make. Having myself been in command of the Cadet Institution for some time in Calcutta, I have, too frequently, witnessed the results of a mistaken economy on the part of parents or guardians in the equipment of the young officer. They are not aware of the injury they do, in so starting a youngster in life. The generality of "ready made" clothes purchased on these occasions seldom do any credit to the out

fitter, and as seldom-do they give satisfaction to the wearer; the consequence is the young Cadet gets disgusted with, and takes no care of them, and on his arrival in India, finds a refit absolutely necessary, and instead of being able to join his regiment with sufficient means in his pocket to procure his camp-equipage, he is compelled either to draw upon his friends in England, or lay the foundation of debts from which it will take years to extricate himself. The Cadet in London can never be at a loss for an outfit of any quality, but there are few persons, excepting those who have themselves been resident in India, that can correctly advise him as to the most useful articles; should the Cadet therefore have no personal friend to whom he can apply, as an Indian Army and Colonial Agent, I shall be most happy to render him every assistance and information on all points connected with India and its Army, in which I had the honor of serving for upwards of twelve years, and having made several voyages to and from that country, China, the Canadas, &c. &c. I have some practical knowledge of the wants of "sea going" travellers; and I may venture to add, that in most cases the expense of outfit, passage, &c. shall be far less than if the Cadet or his parents transacted these matters themselves.

The Cadet or Assistant-Surgeon having secured his passage, applies either personally or by his Agent, at the Secretary's Office, for his certificate

of admission into the Service, having previously named the ship in which he wishes to embark ;for this certificate the Cadet pays a fee of £2, the Assistant-Surgeon £5.

Passengers join their ship either at Gravesend or Portsmouth, but in all cases it is most advisable that all baggage, cabin furniture, &c. should be put on board in the Docks. Every thing should be collected and forwarded at one time, this will save much expence in porterage, and the Cadet should himself, if possible, personally attend their embarkation, and have every thing in his cabin placed and secured with cleets and proper lashings, at least two days before the vessel leaves London. Agents of course will do this, and it may be properly done, but the young traveller should always look to the safety of his baggage himself, and should bear in mind,-a chest, a portmanteau, or a box left behind, will subject him to several months' inconvenience and anxiety, and very probably to positive loss;-(for cabin necessaries see in the Appendix.) If you join at Portsmouth, find out, from the Captain of the ship, the day and the hour he intends to be at the port from which he sails, and be sure to be there beforehand to prevent disappointment; many have lost their passage by being a "little too late," or have had to pay the exorbitant demands of boatmen, who know, perfectly well, you will suffer any imposition rather than be left behind.