THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA EOT LOS ANGELES THE CTURER. Lat thing, Iu inline h below those OUR THING And for Neatness, Beauty, and Strength, stands quite unrivalled. The Long- cloths used are of Light Silky Finish, and specially adapted for Hot Climates. BABY LINEN DEPARTMENT. In this Department we show an enormous and varied Stock, from the lowest price (compatible with good Fabric, Needlework, and Shape) to the most costly. Over 100 experienced needlewomen receive constant employment in this Department. Corsets in English and French Shapes. Hosiery and Gloves in every size, and in fabrics specially suitable for Warm Climates. Illustrated Catalogues and Sheet of over Fifty Engraving*, post free, of IR,. JLLXjIHST, THE "UNIVERSAL" OUTFITTER, 73 and 78, UPPER STREET, AND 404, KINGSLAND ROAD, LONDON. ADVERTISEMENTS. India & Colonial Outfitters, 126 & 127, LEADENHALL STKEET, LONDON. Known for more than half a century for the high character of their supplies, as also for the care shown in the selection and packing of every variety of manufactured goods. Personal attention is given to the execution of every order, and their constituents have the benefit of manufacturers' best terms. A well assorted stock of articles specially adapted for use in India and the Colonies always on hand, including : Gauze, Flannels, Tweeds, Serges, Oxford Shirtings, Pzjamas, Merinos, General Hosiery, and Woollen Goods, Portable Furniture, Canteens, &c. Bullock and Overland Trunks, Airtight Dress Boxes, Saddle and Book Boxes. Uniforms for the Army, Navy, and Civil Services. UNIFORMS FOR MERCANTILE MARINE. MIDSHIPMEN APPRENTICES. Ac. Agents for the "EVERCLEAN" Collars and Cuffs. Lists, Estimates, and all particulars and information on application. Passages engaged, Insurances effected. Baggage cleared and ware- housed at nominal charge at their Stores, 1, BEVIS MARKS, K.C. ADVERTISEMENTS. S. "W. SH-TVIEDR/ <2c CO.'S INDIA OUTFITS AND COMPLETE EQUIPMENTS FOR EVERY PART OF THE WORLD, FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, INCLUDING EVERY NECESSARY FOR USE ON BOARD SHIP AND ABROAD. CLOTHING, CABIN FURNITURE, BEDDING, DECK CHAIRS, TRUNKS, BOXES, FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, &c. NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, ISO Pages, FORWARDED FKBE ON APPLICATION. SECTIHETJ. Lists of Necessaries for Voyage to and Residence in All Parts of the World. S. W. SILVER and CO.'S HANDBOOKS and MAPS to the VARIOUS COLONIES. PASSENGEB.S' BAGGAGE & GOODS OF ALL KINDS EECEIVED, PACKED, AND SHIPPED. CIRCULAR NOTES, IN DUPLICATE, PAYABLE ALL THE WORLD OVER. S. W. SILVER & CO., 67, CORNHILL, LONDON, E.G. Indian Outfits & Establishments PRACTICAL GUIDE FOE PERSONS ABOUT TO RESIDE IN INDIA; DETAILING THE AETICLES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT, AND THE REQUIREMENTS OP HOME LIFE AND MANAGEMENT THERE. BY AN ANGLO-INDIAN. LONDON : L. UPCOTT GILL, 170, STRAND, W.C. 1882. LONDON : PRINTED BY ALFRED BRADLEY, 170, STRAND, W.C. DS PREFACE. C> THIS book, compiled from articles which have been recently it is be 3^9 inserted in the columns of The Bazaar, will, hoped, l found of considerable service to English people, more especially young married couples, going to India for the first time. Though there are books already published on the subject of housekeeping in India, still, as numerous questions are con- stantly appearing in various papers asking for information respecting Indian life, it is only reasonable to suppose that a book, treating in detail of outfits, voyage and necessaries required for it, railway travelling, bungalow choosing, furnish- ing, management of native servants and their duties, the kitchen and recipes for various dishes, the garden and its produce, the stable and general treatment of live stock, combined with hints and suggestions on the manner of living and social customs, will help to supply an acknowledged want, and so be of use to those contemplating a sojourn in India. ANGLO-INDIAN. ERRATUM. the Peninsular Since the first portion of this book was printed, and Oriental Company have made an alteration in the sailing of their boats, which do not now call at Southampton. They leave Gravesend for Bombay every Wednesday, and for Calcutta every alternate Wednesday. INDIAN OUTFITS AND ESTABLISHMENTS. CHAPTER I. CHOICE OF ROUTE PACKING BAGGAGE. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steamers Overland Routes The Bombay, Anchor, and other lines Packing Disposal of Baggage The Indian Parcels Post. HAVING determined on proceeding to India, the intending traveller's first consideration will naturally be the means of getting there. Accordingly I begin with the dry, but necessary details for affording a choice of route. Of routes by the P. and 0. Company's steamers the longest is that via the as far as the sea Southampton ; shortest, voyage is concerned, that through Italy to Brindisi. The former, via Southampton, runs as follows : Sail by steamer from Southampton on Wednesday, about 2 p.m., and take the Suez Canal for Bombay, touching at Gibraltar and Malta. Port Said is reached about four days from Malta, the Canal entered, and Suez gained. Bombay passengers are required to change steamers here every alternate week. Then comes the most trying portion of the voyage through the Bed Sea to Aden, where the steamers usually coal. After seven days more Bombay is reached. The voyage by this route occupies about twenty- eight days. The weight of baggage allowed on board free of charge is 3361b. first class, B 2 Indian Outfits and Establishments. and 1681b. for children and servants; excess of baggage is charged at the rate of 1 per cwt. Passengers who prefer embarking at Brindisi can have their baggage conveyed from Southampton by the P. and 0. steamers at the same rates i.e., 3361b. free of charge and payment on excess joining the boat themselves at Alexandria, which port they will have reached via Paris. Thus : Dover to Calais by steamer, to Paris by rail, Macon and Turin by rail (via Mont Oenis) to Brindisi, and from Brindisi to Alexandria by steamer. The time occupied is six days three to Brindisi and three more to Alexandria. The fare, through ticket from London to Paris and Brindisi, by the South Eastern or London, Chatham, and Dover is 11 17s. first or 8 13s. second class the Company, class, ; by Brighton Company 10 13s. first, or 7 13s. second class. By way of Venice the fare is rather less expensive. Passengers proceeding to either Alexandria or Suez can forward their luggage by steamer from Southampton. Between London and Paris on the Dover and Folkestone route charges are made on the excess carried over 5 Gibs., that amount being allowed free, and the same remark applies to the Newhaven and Dieppe route; 661b. are allowed in France to first and second class passengers, but in Italy no allowance is made, and the charge from Modane to Brindisi is 3s. 6d. per 20lb. Besides the P. and 0. mail steamers to Bombay and China (via Canal), which leave London (Victoria Docks) every alternate Saturday, and Southampton every Wednesday, there are the following lines : The Bombay Anchor Line, from Liverpool direct (via Suez Canal), sailings, which are every fortnight, being advertised at least a in advance. First class no other month 50 guineas ; class carried. The Clan Line, Liverpool to Bombay (via Canal), every advertised. First 40 no other class. fortnight, class, guineas ; The Hall Line, Liverpool to Bombay (via Suez Canal), calling at Malta every fortnight. First class only, fare 50 guineas. Calcutta Star Line, from Liverpool (via Suez Canal), landing passengers at Colombo, and embarking passengers, via Naples, at Suez. The Eubatino Line, from Genoa and Naples, for Bombay. first Average passage eighteen days. Fares, class, 50 ; second class 34. Sailings advertised. Choice of Route, &c. There are various other lines ; but whichever be selected care should be taken to write for information respecting fares, luggage, regulations, &c. If an overland route be chosen, it will be seen that but little luggage is allowed free of charge. Since, however, heavy baggage can be otherwise forwarded, this need not prove an obstacle. Unless unusual stoppages are made en route, the journey does not occupy many days, and a large-sized square-mouth bag will hold a good many necessaries. If a trunk be taken, it should not be more than, say, 2ft. Gin. in length, 1ft. Gin. wide, and 1ft. 4in. deep. This, with a hand-bag, should be quite enough for night and toilet requisites, including soap and towels, Eau de Cologne, a flask of brandy in case of illness, smelling salts, a needle book with working necessaries, writing materials, and any odds and ends a shawl and required ; warm waterproof cloak, these strapped neatly together, and a good sized umbrella, -slipped into the bundle, should be also taken. If I were going out again, rather than travel overland, I should prefer the long sea route, as thereby much trouble is saved. You settle your- self down once for all for the whole voyage. But then, I like the sea, am never troubled with that dreadful enemy, sea sickness, and never feel better than when on board ship. For those who are bad sailors and dread the longer period at sea, the overland route is better and even more land ; travelling than I have described can be done by going by rail across Egypt to Suez, and joining the steamer there. Only avoid having much luggage cut it down as much as possible, or you will find it a grievous nuisance and a considerable expense. Closely associated with the method of conveyance is the arrangement and disposal of Baggage, and this, again, involves the consideration of Packing. Married couples taking out linen, glass, china, and other household things should send on heavy luggage of this description, via Suez Canal, beforehand, taking charge of it on arrival at the port of destination.