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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 15 October 1891, Page 3

'no THAVEL THIS SEASON I IN THE Otaki and K^ 011 Districts, the .Coaching,. Trotting, H »*^ n g» an( * SWpleehagfng bu" c TAM &m&BJX'I?B*?*' Holder of the Governotf'i? special! medal awarded at the CantefftiiVy A. and P. Show, Nov., 1890, for the best sire calculated to improve the character of carriage horses —hunters and horses for Indian requirements. Tarn O'Shakteb, by Messenger (imp.)— Banshee, by Sir Charles; g.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 1886, second in Christchurch in 1886, first in Christchurch 1887 and 1888, and first in Kirwee in 1888. He took first prizie at the Ellesmere A. and P. Show, 1889, In Carriage Class, and special prize for the best Carriage Horse on the ground ; first at Kangiora, 1889 ; second at the C. A. and P. Association Show, 1889, and EarlOnslow's (Governor of New Zealand) silver medal for the best Carriage Horse on the ground, the prize being awarded to the horse best adapted for improving the breed of carriage horses, aud free from all hereditary unsoundness. Tarn O'Shanter 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 years, 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 Whiflier, 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 Kane in 1866, after a dead heat with Volunteer — the first heat run in snjin. 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 — j£3 10 per single mare ; two pr more, £3 3s, payable the first week in Jauunry, 1892. Groomage Fee, us, pa) able 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, aud engaged two more to arrive shortly irom Sydney, I am prepared to make up SXJIVIIVIER & 'XIMEJLS ORDERS in any number at the shortest notice. Customers can rely upon the very best material, a PEEFECT 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, Honohe's Buildings, Foxton. Waste Paper. pCOD, Clean Waste Paper for sale at the Herald Office, Foxton. WANTED "AGENTS" I*o take work from us that will bring in constant income (even in spare time), easy and pleasant occupation. Apply Novelty Importing Company, Box 97G, G.P.0., Sydney, N.S.W. BOAT 6 FOR HIRE. CS. G. BOURKE begs 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 of Boats, Is per hour, or 6» tisr day,