Part 3

"Those who need such aids (and there are few who do not, occasionally, at least,) cannot do better than to supply themselves with this instrument. Every family should possess effectual artificial means of this description, to meet those exigences to which the sluggishness of nature or disordered health may give rise. Were enemata more used in this country, we could safely dispense with much purgative medicine given by the mouth; and when this can be done, we are sure that physicians as well as patients will gladly embrace the opportunity.

"Printed directions accompany each box which contains the syringe. For travellers it is perfectly adapted, not only from its compactness, but from the ease of cleansing it. It is afforded at the very reasonable price of _three dollars and fifty cents_, and it deserves a large sale."

_From the Boston Daily Journal, Dec. 18, 1855._

"LEWIS'S IMPROVED PORTABLE SYRINGE.--This is a new and beautiful instrument, which is worthy the attention of Physicians and families, and which we are confident will come into general use for the purposes for which it is intended. It is perfectly simple in its construction, and very efficient in its action, and it can be used by an invalid without any assistance or difficulty, and is not in the least liable to get out of order."

_From the Boston Daily Chronicle, Dec. 5, 1855._

"VALUABLE MEDICAL INVENTION.--The attention of physicians and others interested, is called to an Improved Portable Syringe, invented and sold by Mr. Thomas Lewis, No. 166 Washington street, of this city. We have seen the instrument alluded to, and although there are many now in use for the same objects, yet we have the authority of several of our first physicians for saying that none approach this invention in perfectedness of plan or execution. The syringe is plainly and simply constructed, not liable to get out of order, and can be used with the utmost facility by the invalid. Directions for its use are plainly and amply set forth on the case, and each instrument is fully warranted."

_From the Boston Daily Evening Telegraph, Dec. 3, 1855._

"PORTABLE SYRINGE.--Our attention was called a few days since to an improved Portable Syringe for domestic use, which is of great value. It is superior to any other which has yet been invented, and must, we think, be preferred by physicians and others who are obliged to use such an instrument. While it is very simple in its construction, it is perfectly adapted for the purposes for which it is designed. Its size is such as to make it a very portable and convenient apparatus for traveller's use."

_From the Worcester Mass. Journal of Medicine, April, 1856._

LEWIS'S IMPROVED PORTABLE SYRINGE: We take occasion to call the attention of our readers to the "Domestic Injecting Apparatus" manufactured by Thomas Lewis, No. 166 Washington Street, Boston. It is decidedly the best construction of metalic syringe that we have ever seen. It has many important advantages over any other form of syringe. Its construction is such that the valvular apparatus seldom gets out of place. It is small and convenient, enclosed in a neat box, and may be conveniently carried in almost any way. The objections commonly urged against the metalic syringe, are in this improvement wholly obviated. Its long flexible tube allows a convenient self-application. Persons having the syringe need not the aid of an assistant.

Connected with the syringe are full directions with reference to its use, and the advantages to be derived from it. The mass of people are but little aware of the great benefits derived from the frequent use of common water injections. This want of practical knowledge arises more from the want of a good instrument than any other cause. We can strongly recommend Lewis's Improved Syringe in this particular. Physicians themselves would always find it advantageous to recommend a good instrument of the kind to their patients.

_From the New Hampshire Journal of Medicine._

LEWIS'S IMPROVED PORTABLE SYRINGE, which is advertised in this number, will be found on examination and in use to be one of the most perfect instruments in the market. It is so simple and its several parts fit with so much accuracy that there is little chance of its getting out of repair, and its price is so low as to place it within the reach of every family who desire an injecting apparatus.

_From the Boston Weekly Dispatch._

IMPROVED PORTABLE SYRINGE, OR DOMESTIC INJECTING APPARATUS; manufactured by Thomas Lewis, Boston.--There has been a great variety of attempts to perfect an instrument of this sort for Domestic Use. The French have led the way. We remember, while in Paris, to have examined a great variety of Syringes, and also while in England. Before leaving Liverpool, we paid £1 for one, which we supposed would never need repair; but it has failed. We have taken great pains to secure the best article in this country; for, to a dyspeptic such as we have been for twenty years, the Syringe is invaluable. In passing through Washington Street, we accidentally met with the instrument now on our table, and which we have tried with complete success. We think we must say that Mr. Lewis has really met the want of the community in producing a Syringe at once portable, simple, and combining all that will be desired. We understand that Dr. Jackson and other eminent physicians of our city have recommended it for general use. We trust Mr. Lewis will be amply rewarded for his excellent labor in the extensive sale of his instrument. Call at 166 Washington Street.

_From the Boston Advertiser._

We were shown to-day, an instrument manufactured by Mr. THOMAS LEWIS, 166 Washington Street, which in its operation is superior to any we have ever seen before. It is simple and effective, dispensing altogether with _Leather or Rubber valves_, (which are so liable to get out of order,) and instead round mineral balls are used, these, by the peculiar construction of the parts, can never get out of place, or wear so as to prevent its perfect operation at all times.

It is so constructed that it may be used without assistance, and is well adapted to children, as well as adults. The importance of every family having one of these instruments is fully set forth by the testimony of the medical faculty of this city, which is furnished in a small book, which contains full directions, receipts, &c.

LEWIS'S

IMPROVED

ELASTIC SYRINGE.

View of Lewis's Improved Elastic Syringe.

DESCRIPTION.

A--Elastic Bag.

B--Metallic coupling, joined to C by a screw.

C--Metallic Valve Chamber, containing a Valve.

D--Metallic Tube through which the fluid is drawn into the Instrument.

E--Metallic Valve Chamber, (discharge valve,) containing a Valve to which is connected by a screw, the flexible tube.

F--Flexible Tube to which is attached as they may be needed, the different Pipes.

G--Pipe for Injecting the Bowels of Adults.

H--Small Pipe for Injecting the Bowels of Children.

I--Vaginal Tube, (for Female Uses.)

DIRECTIONS FOR USE--FOR SELF-ADMINISTRATION. The Elastic Bag A should be clasped by the right hand, the end of the metallic tube D resting in the basin containing the fluid intended for use, the left hand being employed in directing the terminal tube G. By compressing the Bag with the hand and then loosening the grasp, it will immediately fill itself with the fluid. By the next compression of the hand upon the Bag, the fluid thus drawn into the Instrument will be forced through the Flexible Tube, and out of the terminal Pipe. By this means either a large or small quantity of fluid can be used without any difficulty or any alteration of the Instrument whatever.

FOR INJECTING THE BOWELS OF CHILDREN. Use the small Pipe H.

FOR FEMALE USES. Attach the Pipe I. (For further particulars see Pages 22 to 37 inclusive.)

THE VALVES, AND THE CARE OF THE SAME. These consist of small _Metallic Balls_, and are operated in an Improved Chamber or cavity, which allows them to always work well in any position, and without that liability to stick and become wedged, which is the case with all valves of different form. They are pronounced by the most eminent judges to be greatly superior to the _flat India_ _Rubber or Leather Valves_, which are so soon acted upon by the fluid as to become utterly useless as well as being often drawn into the body of the Instrument, thereby preventing its working, and causing great perplexion.

N. B. After using any thick injection, all sediment which have collected in the Valve Chambers, C and E, should be thoroughly removed, as it may cause an obstruction to the workings of the Valves. ☞ Be careful and not put the Instrument away wet, or it will injure the Box.

THE FLEXIBLE TUBE. The reader will observe that the couplings to which the Flexible Tube is attached is made with a neck which is inserted into the orifice of the tube, the compression of which, when on, holds it firmly in its place. If the Flexible Tube should at any time be injured so as to be unfit for use, a new one can be obtained of the Proprietor, or his Agents, and forwarded to any place by Express or Mail, and it can be readily attached by any person.

N. B. Price of Flexible Tube 25 cents.

☞ For Formulas for injections, see pages 22 to 37 inclusive.

BUSINESS NOTICE.

LEWIS'S IMPROVED PORTABLE SYRINGE,

Or Domestic Injecting Apparatus;

IS MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY THE PROPRIETOR,

THOMAS LEWIS,

No. 166 WASHINGTON STREET,

BOSTON.

MARK WORTHLEY, 166 Washington Street, } AGENTS. B. S. CODMAN & CO., 57 Tremont Row, }

BOSTON, MASS.

☞_All orders directed as above will receive prompt attention._☜

☞ Also for sale by the Druggists generally throughout the United States and the Canadas.

☞ All Instruments manufactured by the subscriber are put up with great care and attention and warranted perfect in every respect; they are accompanied by a Book of Directions for use, stamped with the Proprietor's Patent Trade Mark. None are genuine unless so stamped, and all persons are hereby cautioned against infringing on the same.

T. LEWIS.