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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 141, 2 July 1937, Page 13

"Possibility of evaluating dress f^brics by performance tests and of setting up standards for serviceability is indicated in the United St^tes of Ameriea national bureau of standards tests of women 's dresses. How inuch wear may be expected, colour fastness, breaking strength and aging characteristics are some of the questions which the bureau answers by means of a machine which subjects fabrics to severe tests. The machine is a recent development of Government experts. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT PAKI PAKI, H.B. and surrounding districts THE THOROUGHBRED IMPORTED SIRE p O M B A L (1) Pombal was sired by the undefeated POMMERN (16) by POLYMELUS (3) by CYLLENE (9) by BONA VISTA (4) by BEND OR (1) by DONCASTER (5) etc., etc. This is a powerful paternal line. Pombal was out of Lindal (1) (dam of Limond) by Kendal (16) from Sunrise (1) by Springlield (12) from Sunray (1) by King of the Forest from Sunshine (1) by Thormundy (4), etc., etc. Pombal was literally starved at the stud njainly owing to the presence at the same establishment of his illustrious half-brother Limond. However, of the fxfty odd mares that were mated with him many winners yere proeured including Esteem, Monastic, Prince Pombal, Farmer, Jutland, Worship, Epigram, Eupator, Alcedes, Davolo and others. Davolo is one of the best handicap horses racing in the Dominion today. Arrangements can be made with the Groom-in-charge whereas Pombal rriB visit any wet mares in the district. Central Hawke's Bay and surrounding district owners please note. TERMSs 15 Guineas per mare. Three or more mares as per arrangement. AU care taken but no responsibility. For further particulars as regards groomage and grazing fees apply — W. A. STEPHENS, Grooui-in-charge, Paki Paki, Hastings. Hastings Telephone No. 6412.