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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 30 September 1907, Page 4

SIRES OP THE SEASON. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT OMATA, The Purebred Clyilesdale Stallion WHAT'S WANTED. Sire, Armadale; gi. sire, Glengyle; g. gr. sire, Prince of the Isles; dam, Duchess of Alexandra, hj St. Alexandra; gr. dam, Queen of the Cranbournes; g. gr. dam, Jenny, by Wait-a-Wec. WHAT'S WANTED is a very superior well-bred colt, G ye'irs old, of the very best quality and true type of the Clydesdale breed, standing 16 hands 2 inches high, on short legs. He is a very massive horse, with clean, flat bones, strong and well-formed joints, beautiful silky hair, and feet of good quality, lie has a beautiful head, neck, and crest, well-sprang ribs, and strong, short-coupled back. Altogether, ha is a most compactly built, well-put-tog.;ther specimen of a Clydesdale horse. WHAT'S WANTED as a yearling gained first prize at the Egmont A. and P. Society's Show, and first prize as a two-year-old at the Taranaki Metropolitan Show. His sire, Armadale, was got by that celebrated breeding and show-ring sire Glengyle, out of the fine breeding inare Nancy, who was shown until 13 years of age, -and was never beaten in her class. She won nine first and four champion prizes. Duchess of Alexander's gr. dam, Jenny, was one of the best draught mares ever bred or imported to the colony, being dam of the New Zealand and Australian champion mare, Flower of Balmoral. His dam, Duchess of Alexandra, was a most successful prize-winner, having gained the following prizes, viz.:— First and champion at Tapanui ('South Island) as a two-year-old. First prize at Egmont A. and P. Society's Show. First and champion at Wanganui. First and champion at Taranaki. First prize as brood mare and champion prize as best draught mare or filly at Taranaki Metropolitan Show. New Plymouth, 1000. From the foregoing it will be seen that WHAT'S WANTED'S breeding cannot be surpassed, and he is certain to prove himself a getter of the very best type of Clydesdales. Terms: £3 10s. Two or more as per arrangement. Good ; 'ddocks provided free for mares, it'w io responsibility. Apply to A, N. MILLS, Barrett Road, Omata, Or Groom in charge.

TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE TARANAKI DISTRICT, The Thoroughbred Entire Horse, GILNOCKIE First and Champion in blood stallion class at Taranaki Agricultural Show, 1900. GILNOCKIE, out of Ilagar by Gipsy King; IJagar out of Escape by The l'ainter, out of Art Unon by The Marquis (imp.), out of Cinizelli by Stockwell. Gipsy King, out of Gitana by Lc Loup, out of Mermaid (imp.), by Traducer (imp.) GILNOCKIE, bred by Mr Jaa. Davidson, of Hawera, is a handsome dark bav, with black points, standing 15 hands 3 inches, with good legs and feet, of sound constitution, excellent temper, and warranted sound. He has proved very fast, winning several races both on the flat and over hurdles, and is a genuine stayer. Attention is directed to his pedigree, which is exceedingly good, descending from the best imported stock on both sides. . Dates and places later. Terms:" £3 10s per mare. Further particulars can be obtained from M. JONES, Owner, Or Groom-in-Charge TO STAND THIS SEASON AT OWNER'S STABLES, And travel Stratford Surrounding Districts, the Standard-bred Trotting Stallion CRAIGARUSKEY. CRAIGARUSKEY is a black horse, standing 10.2 in height, with plenty of bone and splendid temper. He is rising 8 years, and was bred by Mr. G. Geddes, of Christchurch. CRAIGARUSKEY is by Wildwood (imported) from the Blackwood Abdallah mare Mona, bred by Freidlander Bros., Ashburton. CRAIGARUSKEY is half-brother to Ribbonwood, the fastest pacer in Australasia—record, 2.7 for 1 mile. lie is also half-brother to Black Child, the champion trotting stallion in New Zealand—record, 4.37 for 2 miles.

FEE: £4, on or before January Ist, 1908 J. B. and H. JONES, Owners, Crown Stables. rpO Stand the Season at New Plymouth, and will visit Waitara and Urenui on Mondays, returning by Tikorangi, Huirangi, and Sentry Hill on Tuesday; lnglewood on Wednesday, if sufficient inducement offer, THE HACKNEY STALLION LORD KITCHENER By Albury. Dam Isisitk Albury by Master Agues by Cassivelaunus (imported), dam Bijou Isisis, bred by the late Mr. John Grigg, Longbeach. LORD KITCHENER, a dark chestnut, is now eleven years of He is a powerful compact horso standing 15.2 to 3. He is possessed of grand temper, has free action and good bone. He is the type of horse calculated to breed cavalry remounts, light harness horses, milk-cart horses, and hunters if mated with suitable mares. •liis record in the show ring is as follows:—First as yearling, Timaru, 1897; first 2-year-old, 1898; first 3-year-old, 1899; first 3-year-old, Ternuka, 1899; first 3-year-old, Christchurch, 1899; first Christchurch, 1900; first, Timaru, 1902; first, Taranalfi, 1903; first, Taranaki, 1904; two firsts, Taranaki, 1905; two firsts, Taranaki, 1906; with several specials, constituting an unbroken record. Terms: Service, £3 ss, payable Ist January, 1908. Twcor more mares As per agreement. Groomage, 2s 6d, payable at first service. JOB WEST.

MONEY. FOR INVESTMENT ON mortgage of freeholds and on personal securities. R. CLINTON HUGHES, Solicitor. WHITEBAIT SANDWICHES FOR SUPPER? Manufactured by Irvine aad Stevenon, Ltd.. "St George" Preserving Works, IJ jncdii! FOR SALE CHEAP. SECTION r>f seven acres, Waitara with one six-roomed house, aLso a five-roomed house, in good repair, with all necessary and modern conveniences. Also six-roomed house at Lepperton, near school, with or without 14 acres West Coast lease. GEO. HALL, or W. T. lIALU Lepperton.

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