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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 25 October 1907, Page 4

jo STAND TILE SEASON On the Farm, and Travel between NEW PLYMOUTH &ND OKA'i'O, The Standard-brer* Vrotting Stallion COUNT (By Judge Belden >, 2.17. Dam Countess, imji., v.lT'/a). COUNT BELDEN is a handsome bri n 'iit bay with black points, beautiful conformation, and stands 17 hands high, with a _ most docile temper, while his breeding is undeniable, being closely related to the great American mare Maud S. (2.8%). A reference to his breeding will show him to be a very high-class stallion, and he is related to most of the best trotters in America. Judge Belden (imp.) was sired by Elmo (1891), time 2.17; first dam, Prentus, by Niagara, time 2.15, sire of Fairmount, time 2.22, and Fanny Maker, 2.15; g dam of the great American mare Maud S., time (high-wheeled sulky) 2.8%; Elmo, sire Coino, time 2.2G'/ 2i Alfred, Bire Como, time 2.21; Elma, sire Como, time 2.24; T. C. Lee, 9ire Como, time 2.15. Mohawk (GO4), the sire of Elmo, time 2,12; was also the sire of Clark's Moliawk, time 2.25; and in turn the sire of Yellow Dock, time 2.11, and many others with 2.30 records. Judge Belden, sire of Count Belden, was sold with a public trial of 2.17, and was the most handsome stallion that ever left America. At the Royal Agricultural Show, Sydney, N.S.W., he gained First and Champion Prizes three years in succession. Judge Belden (imp.) is the sire of Bellman, winner of the Auckland Trot. Canterbury Victoria Handicap, and Progressive Handicap in 1898, and the Auckland Electric rot in 1897. Duke C., out of the same dam as Count Belden (imp.), won Epsom Trot of two miles, time 5.7'/ z ; June Handicap and Glasgow Trot, at Auckland. COUNT BELDEN cannot be beaten for getting Carriage Horses and Hackneys of the right stamp, as his size and breeding must prevail in leaving good stock and fast trotters. Countess, dam of Count Belden, and sire's pedigree are as follows:—Countess —by Echo (462) son of Rydks; Hambletonian—from Nita, by Sawel's Hambletonian—from Betsy Austin, by Montreal, a Canadian pacer. Count Belden is a sure foal-getter. Terms: £3 3s. Two or more mares as per agreement. Full guarantees as per agreement. Half ' guarantee, £2 January Ist, and £2 when inaro proves in foal. First-class grazing s per week. TRAVELLING DATES: Tuesday—At Okato. Wednesday—Owner's Farm, Oakura. Thursday—Koru, Friday—On farm. Saturday At White Hart Stables, New Plymouth. For further particulars apply C. AHDEN, Oakura; Or Groom in charge.

si STAJfD THIS SEASON AT RA1101U and travel the Surrounding district, — J lie Standard-bred Trotting Stallion, TAKAPO (Brooklyn—Nancy). TAKAPO ia a line upstanding brown horse, who lias proved his qualities 011 tile track anil at tlie stud. He won the Birthday Trot at Mastcrton, beating a lield of fourteen, including Black Pearl, -oil), Xorval l&jsec) and Severn 1 otlu-i good performers. As a 2-year-old he was awarded first prize at the Egmont A. and P. Show. TERMS: £3, payable Ist January, 1008. llalfguarantee, £2 on Ist January, and £1 l-0s when mare proves in foal. CIIAS. JONES, Owner.

IJO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TEE TAUANAKI DISTRICT, The Thoroughbred Entire Horse, GrILNOCKIE First and Champion in blood stallion class at Taranaki Agricultural Show, I'JOO. GILNOCKIE, out of Ilagar by Gipsy King; II a gar out of Escape by The Painter, out of Art Unon by The Marquis (imp.), out of Cinizelli by Stockwell. Gipsy King, out of Gitana by La Loup, out of Mermaid (imp.), by 'i'raducer (imp.)

GILKOOIiIE, bred by Mi' Jas. Davidson, of Hawera, is a handsome dark bay, with black points, standing 15 hands 3 inches, with good logs 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 ia directed to his pedigree, which is exceedingly good, descending from the best imported stock on both sides. JOE GEORGE'S STABLES, WAITARA, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays. E. JULIAN'S STABLES, INGLEWOOD, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. OAK.URA on Fridays, , And the remainder of the week at CRITERION STABLES, New Plymouth Fee, £3 10s, payable Ist January, 1008. Groom's fee 2s 6d, Further particulars can be obtained fro hi 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. CKAICIAItUSKEY is a black liorsc, standing )(i.2 in height, with plenty of bone and splendid temper. He 13 rising 8 years, and was bred by Mr. G. Geddes, of Christehureh. CRAIGARUSKEY is by Wild wood (imported) from the Blackwood Abdullah mare Mona, bred by Frcidlander Bros., Ashburton. CRAIGARUSKEY is half-brother to Ribbonwood, the fastest pacer in Australasia—record, 2.7 for 1 mile. He 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. R, and H. JONES, Owners, Crown Stables.

HT. BROWN AND CO,, | mokley-street. ! ro PERSONS' ABOUT TO BUILD. • W E HOLD LARGE STOCKS OF WELL-SEASONEO RED PINE. iMATAr, KAURI, TOTARA, AND REDWOOD. SEASONED RUSTIC, LINING, FLOORING, CEILING BOARDS, CHANNEL CEILING. Large Quantities of Mouldings and Plain and Figured Glass. Our Joinery and Mouldings arc mamifaetuml wit)> heart timber thoroughly seasoned, I" ; Pocra with Figured Red Pine. Vrs&iSH'.i MTta HT. BROWN, AND CO. MORLEY-STREET, And at IKGLEWOOD, STRATFORD, AND .WAITARA,