Bristol's Horse Show.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 272, 22 May 1897, Page 2

Bristol's Horse Show.

A most astonishing and wonderful exhibition will be giv n at the Assembly Rooms, Feildiug, on Thursday May 27th. It, is the first entertainment here of Prof. D. M. Bristol's eques-curriculum of thirty horses, ponies and mules. This entire troup appears at one time on the stage without bridle or rein in an entertain* merit running two hours and half, being pure in tone and moral and instructive throughout, and one that will linger long in tliß memories of those who witness it. The entertainment ' comes endorsed by popular praises as being the most) unique exhibition of the age. Mind cannot conceive of anything more pleasurable to the admirer of man's best friend, " the horse." The most perfect docility and highest order of intelligence that it would be underrating to say was mere instinct, are all said to be exemplified in this groat troupe of actors. The Anckland Herald of recent "date says "Prof. Bristol's Eques-Cnrricnlum is worthy the attention of everyone who ever loved a horse. Such perfectly trained animals were never seen together before, and they give a far more interesting entertainment than do most of the dramatic companies. The animals prose it none of the cheap tricks that ara so well known in the circus ring, but in every respect perform feats that have never been attempted before. They have a perfect school with which the program open?. They arrange their own school furniture. A. mule acts as 'moni tor, one as teacher, and they do everything that a scholar is supposed to do while in school. The famous horse, Sultan, adds, subtract?, multiplies and divides any number contained within thirty that nro given him by the audience He also tells the time by a watch to the minute. Two other horses, Denver and Dynamite, swing, skip rope, act as waiters, letter carriers, and play ball, as well as perform on the flying swing or trapeze. To describe all that is done by the educated horses, ponies and mules would be impossible, as the programme is a very lengthy one. It is only necessary to say that the exhibition is a most remarkable one, and that the audiences everywhere are fairly carried away with the enterruent given by these dumb brutes. They do everything but talk, and hold the attention of their auditors from first to last. Strictly popular prices will prevail, §3 and 2s. Children will be permitted to any part of the house for 6d at the matinee at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Seats may be booked at Mr Cartbew's.