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finished and varnished up as those I could have 

 bought at a saddler's for nearly the same price, but 

 the material and work were excellent, and they wore 

 to the very last. I would urge my readers, where 

 they can conveniently do so, to purchase their stable 

 brushes, etc., from some of the blind institutions. I 

 believe all their work is good and sound. I do not 

 think it is very much cheaper than that performed 

 by other workmen ; but it is reliable, and it is a 

 satisfaction to feel that, in addition to obtaining value 

 for one's money, one is also helping those who, being 

 so terribly afflicted, are striving to help themselves. 



Bod '[/-brushes. — A good body-brush costs from 

 5 s. to 6 s. The latter price is ample, though some 

 of the shops will perhaps charge 6s. 6d. for those 

 with polished backs. As the back is just as 

 serviceable whether polished or not, polish is of no 

 consequence, and can be dispensed with. 



Water-brush. — What I have remarked as being 1 

 necessary in a body-brush applies equally to a water- 

 brush. Of course, it is a sine qua non that, the 

 brush being constantly wet, the back should be 

 well screwed on and carefully closed. The price of 

 a good water-brush is from 5s. 6d. to 6s., much 

 about the same as a body-brush. 



Dandy-brush. — Dandy-brushes are used for 

 brushing off the rough dirt. These are made of 



