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Hepoi't on the Exhibition of Implements, 
wheat and oats, both in sheaves and in grain ; beetroot on the 
stalk and in seed, also the seed-bearing beetroot. I learnt 
from a note attached to this latter entry, that " a laboratory is 
established in connexion Avith this property for the analysis of 
the beet adapted for reproduction ; also for the analysis of 
feeding stuffs consumed on the property, for manures, and for 
analysing the soil before and after each crop." 
Lastly, there was 3fons. A. Engstrom, 13, Faubourg Poisson- 
niere, Paris, with three exhibits which may safely be cha- 
racterised as both novel and highly ingenious, if not altogether 
suitable for English requirements. No. 1 is an electrical 
apparatus comprising a small battery, which is placed under 
the seat or within convenient reach of the driver, and commu- 
nicating wires to the horse's bit, which has in the centre a pad, 
insuring contact with the surface of the horse's tongue. In 
case the animal proves restive, attempts to bolt, or tries to get 
the bit in his teeth, the battery is put to work, and the horse 
has a very smart shock, which would effectually check his 
impulses. A similar apparatus is used in breaking, shoeing, or 
dressing vicious horses. Article No. 2 is still more ingenious ; 
here electrical agency is made use of to prevent crib-biting. 
A battery charged for six months' use is so connected with the 
metal crib, that whenever the horse's teeth come in contact with 
the surface, he gets a sharp shock which would very soon effect 
a cure. Article No. 3 is a safety buckle for a harness horse, 
so that in the event of the animal falling down, he can be 
liberated from the shafts without cutting the traces. This is 
effected by a simple leverage, the tongue of the buckle being 
attached to a frame which swings upon a central axis. When 
the buckle has to be detached, all that is required is to press 
upon the end of the frame, when the tongue is drawn back and 
liberated from the strap. 
Some further details as to the electrical appliances may be in- 
teresting. The apparatus consists of a single bit, of a bridle 
enclosing two conductors, of a noseband, a curb, and an electro- 
magnetic machine, acting always with regularity and without 
expense. The apparatus may be used on foot, for vicious 
horses difficult to groom, to dress, to clip, or to shoe. It is 
equally applicable to saddling or harnessing horses, whatever 
vice they may possess. The advantages claimed are that the 
horse is not struck or hurt. The correction, which is rather a 
surprise than a chastisement, is instantaneous, it occurs during 
the act of disobedience; more than all, the correction is uni- 
form, it is independent of the character, cool or violent, of tl)e 
person who inflicts it. Carriage accidents are avoided. The 
most vicious horses under this treatment become gentle. Trials 
