Part 10

"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.