It was of iron, and had been originally about 2 1/2 inches long, by 7/8 inch at its widest part, somewhat reduced at the point and edges by oxidation.

The removal of the stone was facilitated by the use of two pairs of forceps,--one with broad blades, by which I succeeded in bringing the small end of the stone to the opening in the prostate, while the other, long and narrow, seized and held it until the former was withdrawn.

In this way the forceps did not occupy a part of the opening while the large end of the stone was passing through it.

The capacity of the bladder was reduced, and its inner walls were in a state of chronic inflammation.

The patient quickly recovered from the effects of the chloroform and felt great relief, both in body and mind, after the operation, and up to the eighth day did not present a single unfavorable symptom.