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The first exercise was performed with Blind Billy, a pony stone blind. He 

 sat down as commanded, and walked upright on his hind legs several times around 

 the ring. A handkerchief was thrown down in the ring, and the pony ordered by 

 his master to find it. After walking around a few minutes, the pony came to a stand 

 and seized the article. in its, mouth. Several other interesting tricks were performed 

 by this blind pony, but the most laughable scene took place when the spotted wild 

 horse, Tommy, was introduced. He presented every appearance of a wild steed, and 

 ran restively about with distended nostrils and fiery eye, his mane bristling like the 

 quiljs of a fretful porcupine, but &$ the approach of his master he became as tame as 

 a lamb. Every one was invited to' try their equestrian skill on Tommy, and all who 

 tried were thrown to the ground, tenderly, biit in the twinkling of an eye.' Mr. Mag- 

 ner offered $100 to any one who would ride Tommy one minute. Several tried, but 

 none were rewarded with success. One ambitious gentleman threw oil hat, coat, 

 and vest, and said he " would be d d if he did n*t ride him." Tommy was too 



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-■' ->*■"* Fig. 350.— Tommy in his Vicious Act— Chasing a Boy out of the Ring. 



much for him. He was thrown several times, and finally concluded that he had bet- 

 ter let Tommy have his own way. — CtebeUmd Leader. 



Fun on the Parade. 



The parade yesterday morning presented such a lively scene as has not been 

 witnessed for some time. The occasion was the exercise of some trained horses by 

 Mr. Magner. Straw was plentifully strewn on the ground, and expectation was high 

 while the arrangements were going on. A cordon of boys and men were arranged, 

 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 fo allow himself to be placed astride the animal. Next 

 tome a totally blind animal, which performed miraculous antics at bidding. 



The last feature was the crowning one. f A spotted horse was led 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 

 iorse, a challenge was. sent to the multitude for some one to mount. A large darkey 





