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Patea Mail, Volume III, Issue 264, 24 October 1877, Page 3

To Stand this Season, The Pure Clydesdale Entire, BRITANNIA. A RICH Dapple Brown, stands 16 hands 2 inches ; possesses splendid bone and muscle, good action, and staunch in work; was bred by Mr J. Parish, of Canterbury. Won Ist prize in Christchurch as three-year old in 1870 ; Ist prize in Timaru, 1871 ; 2nd prize Hutt Show, Wellington, Is out of Titstono, imported from Tasmania (who fetched 180 guineas at Tattcrsall’s), by imported horse Major, from Scotland. Major took Ist prize in Tasmania three years running ; was bred by Mr Kerr, of Ayrshire, out of prize mare Clydesdale, got by Old Prince Royal, who gained seven prizes in 1859, and took Ist prize as best horse at the great show at Harnett. Britaxxia will travel to Carlyle (Albion Hotel stables) on Mondays; Kakaramca (Wharncliffc Hotel stables) on Tuesdays ; returning to Wairoa (Edwards’ stables) on Wednesdays ; will visit Waitotara on Thursdays; returning to Wairoa on Fridays. Terms—Single mares, £3 ; two or more, as per agreement. Paddocking free for one month; after that 2s per week. All due care taken, but no responsibility. Fees payable Ist January, 1878. ROBERT BROWN. 51G TO STAND THIS SEASON, The favourite Steeplechase and SESurdleracer ST. ALBANS nT. ALBANS is 7 years old, by O Mutton (imported), out of Montrose, by Potentate ; g d Dolly, by Sir Hercules; gg d Dora, the best in Sydney of her day on the turf. Maltou’s pedigree is indisputable, and he is the sire of several first-class horses on the flat and over hurdles. St. Albans won the Maiden Steeplechase at Aramoho last year; won the Hurdle Race at the Hutt this year, weight for ago, boating Tommy Dodd and a large field ; won the Ladies’ Purse at Foxton, welter weight for age, beating Parawenui, &c. His performances over fences in Wanganui have stamped him the best cross-country horse in the Island. St. Albans is a beautiful dark chestnut, stands 1G hands, ami from his size and breeding is in every way suitable for getting roadsters, hunters, or superior hackneys. Terms—Single marcs, £3 ; two or more, as per agreement, St. Albans will travel as follows: Mondays, Erskinc’s Stables, Carlyle, calling at Manntabi; Tuesdays, Welcome Stranger Stables, Waverlcy ; returning on Wednesday to Carlyle ; and remainder of week at Hawora. II ON I PI HAMA & CARROLL, 550 Hawern. To Stand this Season, AT ASHGROYE, Between the Whenuakura and Patea Rivers, THE COACHING ENTIRE SOMERSET. qOMERSET is a bright chestnut, 4 k} years old, stands 16 hands 1 inch high, with good bone and excellent temper. Pedigree—By Traducer, out of mare imported from New South Wales. Terms—Single marcs, £3 ; two or more, as per agreement. Paddocking free lor one month only, after which 2s per week will bo charged. Greatest care taken, but no responsibility. C, & E, SYMES. 5G6 i.i mdt'i i ■ Fmi Tenders for Gravelling* County Council Office, Carlyle, October 3, 1877. TENDERS will be received at this office, until 4 p,m> of Monday, tho sth of November, for GRAVELLING 47 chains (more or less) of the Main Line of Road between Whenuakura and through Waverley, &c. ; and for depositing 1,200 cubic yards of Gravel at several places between Carlyle and Waitotara. Specifications may be seen at this office, where all information may be obtained. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman of the Patea County Council, indorsed “ Tenders for Gravelling.” W. C. WRIGHT, Foreman of Works* 576n3 Patea Education Board* TENDERS will bo received at the Secretary’s office, up to 10 n.tn. sth November, for Building an Addition to the Carlyle School-room. Plans and specifications can be seen on application, W. COWERN, Secretary P.E.B.