STANDARD BRED HORSES. I35 



Others who deserve not to be thus humiliated. vSo 

 the distinction of being " Standard-bred," according 

 to an arbitrary register, cannot be flattering to our 

 national pride. 



" After all, madam, it is only a convenient term 

 adopted for want of a better, and to cover possibly 

 many deficiencies. Breeders and owners will want 

 to exhibit such horses as show the true virtues of 

 noble descent, so doubtless the World's Fair Com- 

 missioners will realize the justice of this before it is 

 too late. " 



