Though the sport is deservedly popular in the Service, it is attended by infinite risk should the specimen be of higher rank than the players. K. R. and A. I. contain no definite ruling as to the legality or otherwise of the game, but a Court-Martial would probably trip an unlucky player on “conduct to the prejudice,” etc.
In civil life (and plain clothes) it is most unusual to be able to score these specimens, hence the different values of Rear-Admirals, Vice-Admirals, etc., is not given, nor those of the various branches of the Service, Executive, Engineer, and the like.
B.
IS A BALD-KING-BEAVER.
That depicted is a magnificent specimen in full winter-coat.
They are not common, but occur frequently—the apparent paradox is explained by the fact that they are usually of an extremely retiring nature, and reside by choice in coigns and nooks.
For a specimen such as that mounted game should be claimed and nothing under three points accepted; rather call off the match and communicate with the Association.
In scoring really fine specimens in full winter-coat extra points can, and should be, claimed for purity of tint, bushiness, etc.