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An experiment in human grafting, by which a violinist has had the first joint of one of his toes transplanted to take the place of the atrophied little fiftger of his left hand, is related by the Paris Journal. The operation , was carried out at a Kiel hospital.; The first joint of the patient's little finger was removed, and the corresponding joint of the second toe of his left foot transplanted, ligaments and" all, the sinews of the stump of the finger being stitched on. 1 The violinist is now able to perform as before. Your Christmas gifts for the boy— why not get him interested in Meccano, the toy that amuses, and instructs, that employs to advantage the boy . who' 11 take pleasure, building ca3tles, bridges, etc., and from 5s you can get a sot at Dixoa's—Adyt. * A straw indicates which -fay, the tide flows. The sale of "Gilruth'? Calf: food increases every mouthy -arid'%*dicfttes the growing p^ipjujtaritv of this food. Ten tons of "Gilruth" Calf Food are sold to every one ton of any other make.—Advt ' 3

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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 20 December 1913, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 20 December 1913, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 20 December 1913, Page 4