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manly exercises. Not only did the boys
all learn horsemanship as a necessary part
of their education, but the teachers frequently

 

made little excursions in the same way to
greater distances than they could have reached on foot.
One day the two ushers were seen mounting a couple
of bright sorrel horses belonging to Dr. Newman. The
doctor himself was looking on with satisfaction as s they
set forth.

“There are few things,” said Mr. Barry, “ more exhi-
larating than a ride on a fine horse. It puts the blood
in motion, and agitates the frame; it cheers the spirits
and exercises the courage, it carries one rapidly through
changes of scene, and gives much pleasure at little
expense. What a pity its value is so much unknown
to sedentary men!”

«All true,” said Cole, “provided a man is a good
rider. For my part, you -see, I sit on my horse like a