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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 13 October 1891, Page 3

I _ I TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE Otaki and Foxton Districts, the CoachiDg, Trotting, Hunting, and Steeplechasing Sire TAIVI O'SHANTER. Holder of the Governor's special medal awarded at the Canterbury A. and P. Show, Nov., 1890, for tbe best sire calculated to improve the character of carriage horses -r hunters and horßes for Indian requirements. Tarn O'Shanter, by Messenger (imp.)— Banshee, by Sir Charles; p.d. imported from Tasmania by Mr Michael Studholme, who bred Banshee. Tarn O'Shanter is a grey horse, ten years old, standing 16 hands 2 inches, possessing great bone and strength he gained first prize at Ashburton, 1884, first in 1885 and 1880, second in Christchurch in 1886, first in Christchurch 1887 and 1888, and first in Kirwee in 1888. He took first prize at the Ellesmere A. and P. Show, 1889, in Carriage Class, and special prize for the best Carriage Horse on the ground ; first at Rangiora, 1889 ; second at the C. A. and P. Association Bhow, 1889, and Karl Onslow's (Governor of New Zealand) silver medal for the best Carriage Horse on the ground, the prize being aWcirded to the horse best adapted for improving the breed of carriage horses, and free from all hereditary unsoundness. Tarn O'SnANTER has proved himself a very sure foal getter. Messenger, sire of Tarn O'Shanter, was a bay horse, standing 16 hands 2 inches high, possessing great power, and full of stout and fast blood. Archer, half brother of his sire. Bottler, was the winner of the Melbourne Cup in two successive 3 p ears, carrying the top weights of 9st 71b and lOst 121 b, and was one of the greatest two-mile horses ever bred in Australia. Cinderella, dam of Bottler, was also the dam of Tim Whifiier, winner of both Metropolitan and Melbourne Cup in 1867, and numerous other great races ; while Tarragon, out of Messenger's dam, was the winner of the Victorian Champion Race iv 1866, after a dead heat with Volunteer — the first heat run in omin. 47sec, and the second in smin. 48see., carrying 9st 131 b. Bottler was also a creditable performer on the colonial turf. Terms for the season — £3 10 per single mare ; two or more, £3 Bs, payable the first week in Jauunry, 1892. Groomage Fee, us, payable at first service. All Mares Sold, Dying, or changing hands in any way, to be paid for. For- further particulars, apply to the Gioom in charge. H. HENSON, Proprietor. Summer Suits ! HAVING secured the services of two first-class Tailors, and engaged two more to arrive shortly from Sydney, I am prepared to make up SUMMEM & XMAS ORDERS iv any number at the shortest notice. Customers can rely upon the very best material, a PERFECT FIT, and on getting their orders on the date promised without fail. A Large Stock of Ties and Hardfelt Hats in all styles to select from. Keep Foxton money in Foxton, and patronise THE LOCAL TAILOR, THOS. ENNIS, Honobe's Buildings, Foxton. Waste Paper. pOOD, Clean Waste Paper for sale at the Herald Office, Foxton. WANTED AGENTS~ 'TO take work from us that will *- bring in constant income (even in spare time), easy and pleasant occupation. Apply Novelty Importing Company, Box 976, G.P.0., Sydney, N.S.W. BOATS FOR HIRE. CS. G. BOURKE bogs to inti- « mate to the Public of Foxton that he has taken over the Boats lately belonging to J. Hillary, and hopes by strict attention and civility to gain the same patronage as his predecessor. Hire oi! JBoatß, U per hour, or (Jb per <tey.