WHEN the preservative powder is used, the 

 operator should be very careful not to leave 

 any of it about, lest a domestic animal should 

 get to it and eat it. I once lost a beautiful 

 monkey, which was poisoned by licking up a 

 portion that was incautiously left. 



I WOULD advise the learner to practise on a 

 squirrel, rabbit, fox, &c. and then he will be 

 prepared for the practical difficulties he may 

 meet with in taking the skin from the feet, 

 head, and tail of other animals. The remain- 

 ing parts of the operation are very easily per- 

 formed. 



