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THE FORM AND CARE OF THE EAR.

In a horse, an ass, or a dog, we naturally look to the ear as the most expressive feature of the animal. It is less significant in man, but still has more influence on the appearance than we usually attribute to it. While it should be distinctly visible from in front, it should not project from the head, and in its form it should present agreeable curves, and not be angular or pointed.

Thorough cleanliness is the most important rule regarding it. Too often in hasty toilettes this is overlooked. The wax should be removed twice a week with a cure-oreille, or ear pick, of ivory, steel, or tortoise shell, but care should be had not to employ the least violence. If the wax is hardened, warm water containing a few drops of sulphuric ether should be injected with an ear syringe at night.

A growth of bristly hairs in the ears is very disfigur