OPERATING TABLEs. 21 
two inches wide, more than large enough to accom- 
modate the cockerel] and leave plenty of room for 
the tools, and yet light enough to be easily shifted 
about for the sake of getting the light just right 
upon the work. Ifastened some narrow cleats with 
screws all along the margin of the right-handed half 
Fic. 2. GREINER’S OPERATING TABLE. 
of the table, thus rendering this part a safe place 
for the tools and accessories. At the middle of the 
opposite (short) side, screwed into the edge, isa 
screw-eye or hook, which holds the loop of twine 
after the latter is slipped around the wings of the 
victim next to its body. Its legs are held by a strip 
of board, which is padded with flannel on the under 
side, and weighted on top with a piece of iron or a 
brick securely fastened with wire or twine. One 
end of this lever is cut in convenient shape for a 
handle, while the other has a cleat which simply 
hooks over a longer cleat screwed fast upon the 
table. This arrangement allows the lever to be 
moved sideways, according to the size of the fowl, or 
entirely taken off when the table is not in use. The 
cleats may also be removed by taking out the screws, 
and the table be put back where it belongs, in 
kitchen, buttery or cellar. 
