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oellent action, gay carriage, and fine expression ; but they were 
light in the bodv, wanting in substance and muscle, and, in most 
cases at least, rather long in the limbs. A few, too, were 
common-looking, and lacked the hardy useful appearance which 
characterises the Anglo Xormans. For general army purposes 
the Austrian Government horses want both weight and muscle, 
but for lighter work they should prove satisfactory. The Austrian, 
like the Russian, stables were largely patronised by the public, 
the attractions of the equine display being enhanced by the odd 
appearance of the grooms, who were attired in their somewhat 
eccentric-looking national costumes. 
RCSSIAN HOKSES. 
The Grand Duke Nicholas had a whole stable to himself ; and 
perhaps no other part of the Show received so much patronage 
from the public. He showed no fewer than 1 7 stallions — 3 pure 
Arabians, 2 Oriental, 1 Anglo- Arab, 5 Orloff, the others being 
mixed-bred. As already stated, the first prizes both in the pure 
Arab and Anglo- Arab stallion classes were won by the Duke for 
horses which he rode during the recent Russo-Turkish war, 
namely, " Rustchuk " and " Drouze." These were both hand- 
some horses, and found manv admirers, but of the others, the 
majority were not particularly fine. 
Other Foreign Horses. 
From Italy a few very good light-legged horses were shown, 
the principal exhibitor being the Count Telfener, Rome. Most 
of them were rather sleepy-looking, and a little plain in form ; 
but they had fair bone, good muscle, and fair quality. Six 
draught horses were shown from Denmark. They were long 
and light in the legs, and round in the bone, and not heavy 
in the body ; but were neat in form, with fair muscle, soft and 
silky hair, and full tail and mane. 
Agricultural Implements. 
Not the least interesting department of the Paris Exhibition 
was that occupied by agricultural machinery. The display, 
en masse, was extensive, and of such a high order that it drew 
large crowds of intelligent and appreciative visitors. The 
■annexes, particularly of Great Britain, the United States, and 
Canada, were carefully inspected, and in each there was much 
to interest and repav close examination. Few implements, 
however, ot importance, entirely new, were to be seen in any of 
the collections. During the past year or two, since the inven- 
