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to Detroit, Micliigaii. At the latter city he won great popuhir favor. 

 Said Tke Detroit Tribune : 



" ' What a magnificent specimen of manhood !' was heard on all 

 sides last evening when, shortly after eight o'clock, Professor Gleason 

 strolled leisurel}' upon the sawdust at the Princess Rink, drawiuo- a 

 long buggy whip carelessly through his left hand. He is very tall 

 and has not an ouuce of superfluous flesh on his entire frame. Hand- 

 ing his broad-brim white felt hat to one of his three assistants, he ex- 

 posed a countenance that he is both handsome and intellectual. His 

 forehead is high and broad, and a long, light-colored moustache almost 

 concealed the mouth that is remarkable for lines of firmness. He 

 looks every inch the man born to command. He was attired in h'gh 

 top boots, light knee breeches, and loose blouse waists customary with 

 horsemen." 



And later on The Detroit Free Press said : 



" There is no doubt that if Professor Gleason continues his instruc- 

 tive and deeply interesting exhibitions for a month to come the Prin- 

 cess Rink would be filled nightly with delighted and astonished spec- 

 tators. Added to the novelty of the entertainments is the fact that 

 they serve as one of the best possible schools, not alone for the training 

 and taming of ungovernable horses, but also for the education of peo- 

 ple who, through necessity or inclination have the handling of the 

 noblest of animals. Last evening's entertainment was simply a repe- 

 tition of former successes, and additional proof that Professor Gleason 

 is the monarch of horse educators." 



A few evenings before the end of his season in Detroit, a pleasant 

 incident occurred, which was described by The Detroit Tribune as 

 follows : 



" After the fir?t part of the entertainment last evening, Lawyer 

 James H. Pound walked into the ring and announced that he had been 

 delegated by a committee of citizens to present Professor Gleason 

 with an elegant diamond stud as a mark of their admiration for him 

 as a horse trainer and their esteem on account of the good which he 

 has done in this city by way of showing how^ dumb animals should be 

 humanely used and cared for. Mr. Pound also alluded to the bill 

 now before Cono-ress to create the office of Instructor General in the 



