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straw is arranged, and the neatness, cleanliness, and 

 order that prevails through the premises, show that 

 every care and attention is paid to the horses sent 

 here for sale. This business was established by Mr. 

 Osborn, and on his decease it lapsed to Mr. Banks, 

 wdio, I was glad to hear, has obtained a renewal of 

 the lease of the premises ; and his sons, chips of the 

 old block, having the same urbanity of manner and 

 business-like qualities as their father, will, doubtless, 

 long maintain the high character that has been earned 

 by probity and industry. Where next to go was 

 then the question, and remembered that there was 

 another old establishment, one of the institutions of 

 London, namely, " Newman's " of Regent Street, who, 

 by the way, have been instrumental in dragging 

 more people to the altar, I mean the altar of Hymen, 

 than any other people in the whole universe. 



What manner of man is he that does not know the 

 style of turn-out that is to be seen standing at the 

 various churches of the West End, in readiness to 

 bear away the blushing bride to her new home; or 

 on the Epsom and Ascot Cup days are visible at the 

 doors of every club in London, equally ready to 

 convey the guileless youth, who is willing to drop 

 his money ; or the more experienced " Turfite " who 

 is equally prepared to pick it up % Having made my 

 wish known to Mr. Cutbush, the yard manager of 

 this extensive business, he kindly gave up his time 

 to show me over the large range of stabling, tenanted 

 by the first-class lot of animals that are to be seen, 

 ready for hire or job, as well as the celebrated post- 

 horses above mentioned. The number in all, located 

 in Regent Street and Oxford Street, amounts to 







