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essayed the task ; but no sooner had he pronounced himself "Ready," than Spotty 

 raised his Undermost legs, lowered his head, and 1. d. went careering through the 

 air. " Golly, boss ! dat hoss can't do dat again ;" and so up he went again, to be 

 treated the same way, only more so. A fairer complexioned auditor then attempted 

 it, but he was treated in like manner. In fact, it is quite impossible for any one to 

 remain seated when that horse takes a notion to unseat, him. The prompt unseat- 

 ing of these two worthies so amused the multitude that Mr. M. thought they had had 

 fun enough for one day, and so announced the show over. 



His class in this city was a large one, numbering over forty members, compris- 

 ing our leading citizens, all of whom acknowledge the superiority of his system over 

 those of other trainers who have visited this locality. 



Fig. 851. — Turco and Giflord, as Driven without Reins. 



His power over untamed horses is said to be marvelous. — New London (Conn.) 

 Evening Gazette. 



A Wonderful Performing Blind Horse. 



Among Prof. Magner's fine troupe of horses is one that is blind. This beautiful 

 pony — for he is beautiful — is a wonder. He seems to understand every word said 

 to him, and will perform the most difficult feats with an ease and rapidity that is 

 surprising. He will go to any part of the ring, find and bring a handkerchief, 

 take it from his leg, or any part of his body, go lame, go right or left, back, go ahead, 

 git down like a dog on either side, squeal like a pig, roll over, walk and kick on his 

 knees, put his ears back and forward, kiss, with 'many other tricks, showing the 

 greatest intelligence and most skillful training. 



He was not touched with a whip during the whole performance. The professor , 

 simply stood at the center-pole, and talked to him as he would to a boy. He is, 

 without doubt, the finest and most remarkable performing horse in the world. — 

 Cleveland Leader. 



An Exciting Incident. 



Mr. Magner's tent is crowded daily to witness the performances of his wonder- 

 ful ponies, and attend his lectures. • One of these beautiful ponies, among other 

 amusing performances, will throw any one from his back. Yesterday, when Tommy 

 was introduced, a crack circus-rider came forward to ride him for the reward of one 

 hundred dollars. He stated that he came to Buffalo to get the money, as he could 



