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192 fish has the power of extending and contracting at will. When extended, it takes the form of a hog's snout, hence the name of boarfish. I suspended the fish under a glass shade, and placed a few sea weeds &c. on the stand. When quite completed, I made a painting of it, and succeeded in representing the colours pretty correctly. I shall be most happy for my performance to be shown to any of your correspondents who will call at No. 3, Cranbourn St., Brighton.