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presided, and the Earl of Dalkeith was croupier. About 

 370 gentlemen were present. Mr Crofton, Holywell, 

 returned thanks for the Judges. Mr Beattie, Newbie 

 House, was coupled with the successful competitors, but, 

 not being present, the duty fell upon Mr Douglas, Athel- 

 staneford, who mentioned, as indicative of the value of 

 stock, that he had that day refused on the show-ground 

 800 guineas for two animals. One of the incidents of the 

 show was a lecture given by the famous horse-tamer, Mr 

 Rarey, who, in a marquee adjoining the yard, gave illustra- 

 tions of his method of subduing- horses. 



