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at length attain the summit of his wishes, and for a time may 

 reign supreme in his narrow sphere. If the actions of such a 

 man be questioned, an artful tale is ready, the reverse of fact, 

 so that, by a continuous course of unblushing effrontery, the 

 master may in the end be led to believe that the advice and 

 recommendations of his groom are based upon the piu'esfc 

 motives of disinterested service, and are prompted by the desire, 

 that he, as his employer may be rescued from the designs of 

 unprincipled tradesmen ; and he goes away inwardly rejoicing 

 at having so acute, and faithful a servant ; when at the same 

 time the scoimdrel is robbing him at every turn, and aiding 

 others to do the same. 



Geooming. — To properly groom horses, and to keep them 

 in order, certain tools are required, and certain conveniences 

 and essentials indispensable. These conveniences and essentials 

 comprise spacious and suitable cupboards, wooden pegs fixed 

 in the inside walls, and hooks conveniently placed to hang upon 

 them bridles, halters, and other things of a similar character. 

 The essentials are head collars, halters, woollen rugs, surcingles, 

 woollen and linen bandages. 



The principal Tools which are necessary, consist of — 



Curry Comb 



Mane Comb 



Whalebone Brushes 



Hog's Hair Brushes 



"Water Brush 



Fork 



Wooden Box, to contain 



Cow's Dung 

 Sand Can 

 Stable Broom 



Sponges 



Picker 



Dusters 



Scraper 



Buckets 



Shovel 



Manure Basket 



Corn Salver 



Twitch 



