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Tommy was too much for him. He was thrown several times, 

 and finally concluded that he had better let Tommy have his own 

 way." — Cleveland Leader, 



"Fun on the Paeade. 



" The parade yesterday morning presented such a lively scene 

 as has not been witnessed for some time. The occasion was uhe 

 exercise of some trained horses by Mr. Magner. Straw was plen • 

 tifully strewn on the ground, and expectation was high while the 

 arrangements w<?re going on. A cord(jn of boys and men were 

 arrange*], a rope placed in their hands, and a ring formed around 

 the straw, into which soon pranced the first animal. This one cut 

 up all sorts of circus capers, the most notable and most heartily 

 applauded feat being the dexterous unseating of a small colored 

 boy, who had the hardihood to allow himself to'be placed astride 

 tlie animal. Next came a totally blind animal, which jDcrformed 

 miraculous antics at bidding. 



" The last feature was the crowning one. A spotted horse 

 was let into the arena amid the plaudits of the vast assemblage 

 present on the ground, and the Reform Club, which appeared en 

 masse at the windows. After various gesticulations by the horse, 

 a challenge was sent to the multitude for some one to mount. A 

 larger darkey essayed the task ; but no soon(n' had he pronounced 

 himself 'ready,' than spotty raised his hindermost legs, lowered 

 his head, and L. D. went careering through the air. ' Golly, 

 boss ! dat hoss can't do dat again ; ' and so up he went again, to be 

 treated the same Avay, only more so. A fairer complexioned au- 

 ditor then attempted it, but he was treated in like manner. In 

 fact, it is quite impossible for any one to remain seated when that 

 horse takes a notion to unseat him. The prompt unseating of 

 these two worthies so amused the multitude that Mr. M. thouo-ht 

 they had had fun enough for one day, and so announced the show 

 ovei'. 



" His class in this city was a large one, numbering over forty 

 members, comprising our leading citizens, all of whom acknowledge 

 the superiority of his system over those of other trainers who have 

 visited this locality. 



" His power over untamed horses is said to be marvelous." — 

 New-London (Conn.) Eveniiig Gazette. 



"A Wonderful Performing Blind Horse. 



"Among Prof. Magner 's fine troupe of horses is one that is 

 blind. This beautiful pony — for he is a beauty — is a wonder. He 

 seems to understand every word said to him. and will perform the 



