Mr. Geyelin, C.E., whose "hygienic spring laths bedstead " we
no- ticed in the Spectator of April 2, 1859, has recently introduced what he calls his "magic horse-taming nose pinchers." The pinchers are con- structed somewhat on the principle of a nutcracker, only they are longer and larger ; having, however, fixed to the inside of each handle, a prong or curved piece of steel, looking inwards, and provided with a knob on each outer end. The hinge part of the pinchers is fixed to the nose band ; and the pinchers themselves lie over the nostrils, so that by pulling the safety-reins attached to rings at the extremities of the pincher- handles, the two prongs or curved pieces of steel are forced against the nostrils. This at once checks the breathing, and instantly subdues the moat restive or vicious animal. The apparatus is said to be an effi- cient std. stitute for those powerful bits which so much distress the horse. We understand that some Indian officers have spoken favourably of the invention.
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