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holding device (c) (g). Bernard's table is used very exten- 

 sively in France and Germany, and is quite satisfactory. 



MacQueen's Operatiuij Table. 



The table of MacQueen, Figure 287, is similar in many 

 respects to that of Bernard, Figure 2S('). In fact, this is a 

 nioditication of the Bernard apparatus. It is made of v.ood, 

 consisting of four parallel leaves connected by hinges. The 

 two outer leaves may be inclined at any angle toward one an- 

 other, forming a trough to receive the animal's body. When 

 folded it is readily portable. 



Ordinary Metal Flat-Top Table. 



The table. Figure 288, is an ordinary metal table of the 

 flat-top stationary variety. This table is finished in cmamel, 



Fig. 288. Metal Table with Enamel Finish. 



which makes it extremely easy to cleanse and render sterile. 

 AVhen equipped with hobbles it makes a very desirable table for 

 ordinary purposes. 



Tlohday's Operating Tahle. 



The table of Hobday, Figure 289, is made of wood. It is 

 provided with a strong wooden base (i) of the cross-leg variety. 



