144 THE HORSE: ITS TAMING, 



well as myself, was astonished at this result, though 

 some, I dare say, were a little disappointed, having 

 expected some fun ; but the Professor outwitted any 

 such, and plainly proved that ' knowledge is power.' 



"JOHN WADDELL." 



Visit to Aberdeen Agricultural Show, i88j. — " In 

 the afternoon Professor Sydney Galvayne gave two 

 exhibitions of his system of horse taming in a large 

 marquee erected in the showyard. There was a good 

 attendance at both exhibitions, among others present 

 being Lord Lionel Cecil, Colonel Anstruther Thomson 

 of Charlton, and most of the directors of the show. 

 The first animal operated on was a colt belonging to 

 Lord Lionel Cecil, which was very easily handled. 

 The Professor's second subject was an unbroken 

 thorough-bred, which showed a good deal of fighting 

 power, and struck out freely. In less than an hour, 

 however, Mr. Galvayne had the colt so completely 

 tamed that he was able to harness it with perfect 

 safety, while one of his assistants rattled a tin pan at 

 the animal's hind feet. The Professor was frequently 

 applauded during the performance, and the universal 

 opinion was that his system was a complete success." 



From North- Eastern Advertiser, i88^. — " Visit to 

 Birdsall, the Seat of Lord Middleton. — Mr. Galvayne 

 visited Birdsall, by invitation of its owner, to handle 



