It will be remembered that plate No. 4 represents a loin of beef, showing the end which joined the ribs, also the kidney suet. No. 12 represents the same loin, showing the end which joined the rump. There are about thirty pounds in a sirloin that has been cut from a large beeve. This makes about three roasting pieces for a moderately large family. The piece next the rump has the largest tenderloin and is, therefore, by many considered the choicest. Steaks cut from it are now served in the principal hotels as porter-house.

The Rump. In plate No. 3 was shown that part of the rump which joins the round. Plate No. 13 represents the end which joins the sirloin.

Plate No. 13.

Rump.

Plate No. 12.

Loin.