Local Intelligence.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XII, Issue 721, 5 October 1859, Page 4

Local Intelligence.

EJfSifl deserved Si Til W^ 'condition also

He will iio doubt improve much in the course of another year. Our old friend, Farmer's Favourite, was not in so good trim as wo have seen him ; his appearance was not improved by the elaborate He ot his tail. In this class, as in tho thoroughbreds, we were doomed to bo disappointed, for Mr. Valpy's celebrated horse, Young■ Prince Royal, did nolrput Jti an appearance; we hope that he may be suffi-. ciently recovered from the effects of his voyage to be brought out next Saturday. Altogether the snow, limited though it was, must have been highly ' •gratifying to tho breeders of horses, and with so many to choose from we. think that all may be able'to suit their respective tastes. Wo heartily wish a good season to all. ' • The list of horses paraded, comprised in all the ; three thoroughbreds mentioned above, and the fol-' ■lowing draught horses :-~Mr. Burton's • Farmers' favorite, 1 Mr. Parish's' 'Captain,' Mr. Norman's ! ■joung Canterbury,' Mr. Hayter's • Westminster,'' jVir. .Rowley's 'Ploughman,' Mr. Mcßratney's ' JJuncari,' Mr. Thomson's 'Tramp,' Mr. Donald Umttss 'Comet,' and 'Prince Edward,' a recent importation from Australia.

We may here mention that Towton's name does not appear in the list of thoroughbreds, this famous horse giving place to his brother, the'Peer//or the present -season/and himself retiring to Auckland. ;