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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 14 November 1907, Page 4

SIKES Of THE SEASON. I*o STAND THiS SEASON AT OMATA, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion WHAT'S WANTED. Sire, Armadale; gi. sire, Glengyle; g. gr. sire, Prinee of Hie Isles; dam, J)uehess of Alexandra, i;j St. Alexandra; gr. dam, Queen of the Cranbournes; g. gr. dam, Jenny, by Wait-a-Wee. WHAT'S WANTED is a very superior tvcll-bred colt, 0 yew 3 old, of the' very best quality and true type of the Clydesdale breed, standing IB 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-sprung ribs, and strong, short-coupled back. Altogether, he is a most compa'ctly built, well-put-together specimen of a Clydesdale horse. WHAT'S WANTED as a ycarlin 0 gained iirst 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 mare Nancy, who was shown until 13 years of age, and was never beaten in her elass. She won nine iirst 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. I'irst prize as brood mare and champion prize as best draught mare or filly at Taranaki Metropolitan Show. New Plymouth, 1900. From the foregoing it will be Been that WHAT'S WANTED'S breeding cannot be surpassed, and he is certain to prove himself a getter ol the very best type of Clydesdales. Travels to Stoney River on Monday; to llahotu on Tuesday and remains over Wednesday; Thursday to Stony River and remains Thursday night; reaches Omata again Friday afternoon, and is there rest of week. Terms: £3 10s, Two or more as per arrangement. Good j.rddocks provided free for mares, tat lo responsibility. Apply to A. N. MILLS, Barrett Road, Omata, Or Groom in charge.

TO Stand this Season at his Owner's l'ann, on tlie Mangawhero road, liivcrk'a, the Imported Hackney Stallion VICTORY. By Vanity Fair (0224, E.H.5.8.), out of Vanity (1153!), E.H.5.8.). VTCTOIiy. is a brown horse, witlr'a star and black points, foaled in J.W3, standing 15.2 and showing great quality and substance, His cannon-bone measures Byoin. lie is a very stylish mover and possessed of a beautiful temper. His sire, Vanity Fair, represents the third generation of a brilliant line of sires, bred by Mr. Burdett Coutts, wherein the notorious high-stepping Norfolk blood of old Confidence has been hardened and improved in size, bono, and quality by successive crosses of Triffit's Fireaway, the great Yorkshire, sire. Ilis dam, Vanity, is by Vigorous {1215 E.1L5.8.) out of Lonely (048 E.H.5.8.). Vigorous is also the grandsire of that celebrated hackney, Hedon Squire (14300), the property of Sir Walter Gilbey, Bart. This famous hackney, besides winning innumerable firsts, {•hiimpioJishipg, gold medals, and challenge cups at the principal horse shows in Kurope, scored such phenomenal success at the Paris International Horse Show iu 1900, where, besides winning 3 gold medals, 7500 francs in prizes, and being first and champion of his class, he was awarded the Grand Championship for the best horse at the Show, all classes and breeds included. VICTORY is a sure foal-getter, over DO pur cent, of last season's mares having proved in foaJ. Marcs met at Kltham and grazed free for one month. All care taken, but no responsibility. A limited number uf s )iares booked at a • fee of £4 4s. Pull pedigree, yto., on application to DR. HARRISON, Ellliam,

'jpo STAND THIS SEASON at Mr W. Emslie's farm, Abaaha road, Oakura, he Draught Slailion, Bred by Mr Bremer, of Okaiawa. Sire, General Wheeler, dam Countess 11. (Glengyle), g. dam Countess (Director), g.g. dam Nancy (Sir William Y/allacc), g-g.g. dam Bess (Thaync of Clyde), g-g.g.g. (lam imported from Victoria, will travel to Okato on Wednesdays. Terms: Single mare £2 10s; two or more £2 ss; payable Ist January, 1908. Groom's fee 2s Gd, payable first service. Maree sold or exchanged. Owner at first service held responsible. Paddocking Is per week; no responsibility. M. F. FAWCETT and C. SPENCER, fO STAND THIS {SEASON AT RA- , JIOTU and travel the Surrounding district, — ° The Standard-bred Trotting Stallion, (Brooklyn—Nancy). IAKAPO is a line upstanding brown hoi so, who lias proved his qualities on the track and at the stud. He won the Birthday Trot at Masterton, beating a field of fourteen, including Black "Star], ,-straight Milt, Ploughbov, Elsie liuon Norval (28scc) and several other good performers. As a 2-year-old he was awarded first prize at the Egmont A. and P. Show. TERMS: £3, payable Ist January, 11108. Ilalfguarantec, £2 on Ist January, and £1 l-Os when mare proves in foal. GENERAL GRANT. Owners, Oakura. TAKAPO CIIAS. JONES, Owner.