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and I consequently no longer use it. To supply its 

 place, I had the following very simple instrument made ; 

 and it answers every intention, although it is but seldom 

 required : 



PABTtramON INSTBTTMKNT. 



A tube of polished metal is at one end curved to suit 

 the line of the pelvis, and at the other it is grooved, and 

 also has a small cross-bar. Into the tube a piece of zinc 

 wire is introduced, so as to double and form a loop at the 

 bent extremity, the ends of the wire coming forth at the 

 other. One of the ends of the wire is twisted into the 

 groove, so as to render it fast ; and that being done, the 

 instrument is prepared for use. When required, it is 

 introduced with the loop of wire upon the point of the 

 finger, and the paw it is desired to fix being felt, the 

 finger is withdrawn, and the instrument moved forward. 

 The free end of the wire is then pulled to render the 

 hold secure ; when it is twisted round the projecting bar 

 and made secure. By employing a pliable wire, we gain 

 those advantages which arise from its not becoming 

 flabby and adherent when the part is moist ; but it 

 retains its form, and is therefore more readily directed, 



