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fore been, by the insertion of a steel point at the nose or bill. 

 For the information of those who have not seen these toys, it 

 may be said, that when placed in the water, they will sail or 

 swim after a magnet when one pole of it is placed before them, 

 or go from it when approached with the other pole of the 

 magnet. See plate vi., fig. 1. 



QUADRUPEDS AND BIRDS. 



These are also made in moulds like hollow ware, and may be 

 so constructed as to make different sounds, without being so 

 liable as other toys to get out of repair in this particular. 



AIR HOOPS. 



Hoops of all sizes may be made of elastic compound, and in- 

 flated with the self-acting valve tube. See plate vi., fig. 2. 



Solid hoops may also be very completely made of gum-elastic 

 whalebone. 



RATTLE BOXES 



Are made of elastic compound, with the handle of the same 

 material, and a teething ring of elastic compound attached to it. 

 Being quite soft to the mouth, they make a suitable toy for 

 young children. The sound of these boxes is very good, being 

 produced by small metal bells within the box. See plate vi., 

 fig. 3. 



