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Dunstan Times, Issue 754, 29 September 1876, Page 3

T HE T HOPvOUOIIBRED HORSE ARCHITECT WILL TRAVEL THE DUNSTAN AND CROMWELL DISTRICTS DURING THE SEASON. Architect iif a rich bay, with black points; stands hands', with great substance and quality, i He has proved himself a sure foalgctter. He was bred by John Field, Esq., of Tasmania, and his stock itt that island have turned out remarkably good on the turf, as hunters, and as weight-carrying hdtike. Ho ;is siro of “Mechanic,” who last year,'as a throe-year old,'[proved himself one of the best colts in Tasmania at two miles, welter weight. Architect’s sire, “ Deter Wilkins,” is the sire also ‘b£ 'the “Quack,” winner of the Melbourne C U P ; “ Benvolio,” winner of the Sydney Derby ; “ Flying Dutchman,” the hero of the Australian Cup of 1872; “ W.F.” the hurdle racer, and other horses ; and is full brother to “ Rose de Florence,” the dam of “ Maribyfnong ” (the inost fashionable sire in Australia), “ Ferrynian,” “ King of the Ring,” &c. Pedigkee : Architect by Peter Wilkins, by the Flying Dutchman from Boarding-school Miss, by Plenipotentiary from Marpessa, the dam • of Pacahontas (Stockwell’s dam). His dam Governess, by Conrad from Bequest, by Snobzer from Medea, by Mozart from Whizgig by Whalebone. For full tabulated pedigree, see Vol. V., New Zealand Stud Book. TERMS - - £4 4S. (payable on or before February Ist, 1877); Groomage, ss, payable at service. A liberal allowance made for mares missed to Architect last season. Guarantees as by arrangement. A Good Paddock provided at Speargrass Flat, the property of Mr James Oliver. Every care taken, but ho responsibility. Sept. 19, 1876. J. J. LAING. Ja The thoroughbred en TIRE HORSE ROEBUCK WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON In Clyde, Cromwell, Blacks, Ida Valley, Alexandra, and Speargrass Flat Districts. TERMS - - £4 4S. Groomage Fee, 55., payable in advance. Paddocks provided for M area from a dis-' tance. Every care taken but no responsibility. Guarantee as per agreement. A reduction made to the bona fide owner of more than three Mares. All fees, if not paid on or before the Ist February, 1877, one £1 extra will bo charged. All information can be obtained of the Groom, W. G. Wells, Clyde, to whom all monies are to be paid, and by whom all debts will be settled. ROEBUCK’S well known and superior pedigree can be seen in the Stud Book, or on the Cards. W. G. AVELLS, Clyde. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE HORSE. SURB&ISE, WILL travel this Season in the Clyde, Cromwell, Alexandra, and Black’s districts. SURPRISE, bred by John Hamilton, Esq., is by that well-known Clydesdale sire Thane of Clyde, imported to Southland by Hugh M'Lean, Esq. Dam bred by A. Clerke, Esq., Longford, Tasmania, and imported into this Province by the Messrs Clerke, Brothers, for brooding purposes on their farm. SURPRISE is a dark, dappled hay, stands seventeen hands high, and is now rising ten years. He is a remarkably compact and powerful horse, with immense bone, fine flat leg, unequalled action, and docile temper. He bos proved himself a sure foal getter, and his stock are not surpassed by the progeny of any horse which has ever served in the Southland district, where ho has travelled three years in succession. SURPRISE took second prize at two, three, and four years’ old at the Invercargill Annual Show, against all comers. A paddock for the accommodation of mares coming from a distance will be provided at Wai Keri Kori, free of charge, without responsibility. The greatest caie taken. Terms, £3, payable on the Ist of February, 1876 ; Groomage, fis. Note.—All marcs tried by "Surprise” will bo considered as served, and the owners will be responsible for tho service fees unless otherwise agreed to by tho groom. X M'ARTHUR, AA'ai Keri Keri.