The Sun.
London, England, 1860-10-13 00:00:00

SALE OF

;'S STUD.

The theatrical and circus world were on the qui
vive on Tues., in consequence of the announce-
ment that far-famed American equestrian
establishment belonging to the renowned Jem
Myers would be brought to the hammer at the
Barbican Horse Repository, by Mr. Gower. The
stock consisted of 172 lots, and comprised the whole
of the theatrical properties, the unrivalled stud of
horses and ponies, the performing stag and bull,
dogs, and monkeys, the carriages, baggage vans,
trappings, tent—in fact, the whole of the para-
phernalia pertaining to a travelling equestrian
circus; and the reason publicly given for the
sale was that the -renowned Jem was about to
give up the profession and retire into private
life. The sale was announced to commence at
twelve o'clock ; but long before that time the
stables and yard were crowded by persons anxious to
have a look at this celebrated stock, and intending
purchasers ; and among the professionals present
were Mr. Batty, the lessee of Astley's ; Madame
Macarte, M. Jeannett, Messrs. Sangers Brothers, of
Birmingham ; Messrs. Howes and Cushing of the
Alhambra, and several other well-known theatrical
celebrities, among whom were some gentlemen con-
nected with the Paris Hippodrome. A number of
foreigners were also present, and among them was
Captain Lomnowsky, an officer in the Russian ser-
vice, who had come expressly to England for the
purpose of making purchases. Soon after the hour
appointed Mr. Gower mounted the rostrum, and
after observing upon the well-merited popularity
of the renowned Jem Myers, he said that
having for certain reasons made up his mind
to dispose of the whole of his stock, the public,
and those connected with the equestrian profession
particularly, had an opportunity of obtaining pos-
session of some very valuable animals, whose
extraordinary performances and sagacity had ac-
quired for them a world-wide renown ; and he at
the same time announced that the whole stock would
be sold to the best bidders and without the least
reserve. The sale then commenced, the first lots being
as usual some old stagers, which did not realise any
large amount. Lot 4 was a very pretty cream-
coloured mare named Emma, which was described as
an extraordinary trick mare. The first bid was 20
guineas, but there was afterwards a spirited ciampe-
tition for her, and she was at length knocked down,
at 53 guineas, to Madame Macarte. The few follow-
ing lots realised from 15 to 25 guineas each, but for
lot 14 there was a strong competition. This animal
was described as Miss Haswell, a dun mare, a well
known bare-back or pad mare. She was very
quickly run up from 35 guineas to 85 guineas, and
after a short dwell, competition again went on until
the auctioneer's hammer fell at the price of 100 gs.,
the successful competitor being the purchaser of the
former lot, Madame Macarte. Lola Montez, a bay
mare, described as clever in the ring, fetched 43
guineas; and Jem, described as clever in single and
double acts, was knocked down to Mr. Batty at 80
guineas. Lady Mary, a skewbald trick mare,
fetched 55 guineas; she was bought by M. Jean -
nett, Washington. A spotted gelding, a well-known
ring-horse, was also bought by the same gentle-
man for 65 guineas. Beaumont, a skewbald
gelding, a good ring horse, was bought by
Captain Lornnowsky, to be taken to Russia,
for 57 guineas. Tommy, described as a wonderful
performing and trick pony, was purchased by M.
Jeannett, for 81 guineas. There were several other
ponies that fetched from 20 to 25 guineas each.
After the sale of the horses had concluded, Don
Juan, the wonderful performing bull, was placed
in front of the rostrum, and he was "knocked
down," not, of course, literally, at 21 guineas. The
performing stag was then submitted to competition,
and he was purchased by Mr. Batty for 71 guineas.
Tom and Magilta, his performing monkeys, and
Nero, described as an extraordinarily clever dog,
was then put up, but it was understood that they
were bought in. The theatrical properties and
dresses were then put up, but of course they did
not realise a very large amount. The band carriage
fetched 22 guineas, and the large travelling tent,
all complete, was knocked down at 95 guineas. The
total amount realised by the sale was about £1,200