DRAUGHT HORSE SALES.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1821, 6 August 1913, Page 10

DRAUGHT HORSE SALES.

By Tclecraph—Press Association—Copyrieht Sydney, August 5. • At tho draught hor.se sales "the top prico realised was 450 guineas for the Now Zealand-bred Craig Willie/ aged thirty months. (Rec. August 5, 8.55 p.m.)' At tho continuation of the horse sales, the prices for Clydesdales slumped, owing to heavy supplies. Excellent colts sold at from GO t0.70 'guineas. T'he New Zealand Laird of Craigicbnrn, a five-year-old, and the winner of the 100guinea premium, was bought' for -375 guineas by Mr. W. 11. Tubman, of: Belfast, Christchurch. ". Five horses sold on account of Messrs. Mitchell and O'Brien, of- Oaniaru, 6old at from 00 to 147.1 guineas; two on account of Mr. P. M'Naughton, of New Zealand, fetched 50 and 5!) guineas; three on account of Messrs. Freeman' Bros., of Waimate, from 01 to 105 guineas; two on account of Mr. D. J. Mitchell, of New Zealand, 00 and 107 guineas; three on account of Mr. .Tames E. Small, of Tinwald, from 58 to 07i guineas; and one on account of Mr. W. ll.' Tubman, 55 guineas.. Notice was given in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. L. M. Isitt to ask tho Minister for Agriculture whether bis attention has been directed to the alleged abuse of milking machines and consequent deterioration in New Zealand butter, also the serious menace to health that may be involved through pollution of milk; and whether the Ministor will inquire as to tho measure of inspection now practised. "Deeds, not words," is what every man looks for now-a-days, more especially tb; Cheese Factory Manager who wnnts equipment that "makes good." The "Victor" Vat. has proclaimed its efficiency in many factories this season, end has helped them to obtain better results—hence better returns. The "Victor" can help you, too. Scud for particulars. Albert J. Fartoa, Carterton— Advt.. Five penco per calf per week for "Gilruth" Calf Food added to the skim milk or whey will rear calves for the Dairy better than whole milk, and at one-third the cost.—Advt.