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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 3077, 11 December 1888, Page 4

FITZ lIKKGI'LES.

FITZ .HERCULES is a dark brown ltorso, standing 10' hands high,'with immenfo liono .mi 1 mtisclo, ps.sscl of a good temper, ami quiet to rido. Ho was broil by tint celebrated breeder, W, Walters, I'sq, of Auckland, who bred nml raced somooltho fastest mid best liorac3 tlia 1 ; over Itod tlio New Zealand turf. Among the ntinibot wOB Fitz Hercules. By winning ilic Aumlniid Derby, eccoihl to tlio Dauphin for the Canterbury Derby, and third to Grip in tlio Canterbury Cup, all weight for ago, ko proved that ho was capable of holding hi.r own with tlio tot of them under uig weights, Having met with on accident, it prcioir.ed him from racing again.

_ b'itz Hercules is liy that worM-rctiowiu Yattemlon, aire ofOrtnd Ftaupui, winn of tlic Meioourno Cup, Champion line Vll C Derby, St Lcgtr, and Austraiii Derby; Lnjy Emma, winner of tl Dmieilin Cup, J C Handicap, und l'oVbui Handicap; Chester, winner of tho Mi bourne Cup, and VR C Derby; Halioii \ ulenn, Merina, nil Maribyruong l'la .winners ; Dagworth and Hesperian, Mctr lit'Htaii winners j nnd Javelin, A JO Deri winner, Chester's stock-eight horses have won among tlieni dining this seasi 85 races of the net value of , £11,940, ai it ie worthy to nolo that sinco tho three clinkers, Ahereorn, Carlyon, ai Cranbrook, commenced their career, tin liavo been responsible for 20 races of I] value of £12,915 IBs, Abercorh claii.. tho'lion's share, viz, £7,290 18s, Carlyon has £1)090 before his name, and Cranbrook follows with £2595. l f itz Hcrculea dam, Peeress, was by tho Petr, dam Miss Howe, by Sir Macules, Miss Miller by Young Wanderer, Tho I'cer by Meibonrno, Cinizelli by Touchstone, Brocade by PantalooD, ilurn Bombazine, by Thunderbolt, Yattendon by Sir Hercules and Cassandra, by Tross, dam Alice Gray, by Bass, Emigrant! dam Gutnare, Sir Hercules by Cap-a-pie, dam Paraguay, by Sir llercnles, dam Paradigan. For pedigree and performances Filz Hercules' dam stands uneipialled in' tho Southern Uemispliero. . Peeress won two Canterbury Cops and Canterbury Jockey Club Hattdicip, besides numerous other races, and was considered tho best ninro of her day. Peeiesa' dam, Miss Itowe, was tho best mare in Australia, and with Bob Bay iii tlio saddlo was never known to be beaten, ' Augur' tho sporting writer of the Austria' lasian, saya ho has known them tl rtfii every race at a meeting in Mr Mwo&l's colours, Afterwards Mr Iteiljj/iTsofd his stud to Mr J. Tate, who won jy Melbourne Cups and two Cliampious#fli tho sauio strain, of blood—all Sir jnjtmlet, Miss l'owe is llio dam of Unif' tho best niaro that over stepped in Cnffierbury, Una, tho dam of AJel. Aiiel winner of tho Canterbury Cup./Dunedin J,O Handicap and Forbury HaiAlicap, threo Auckland •be forgotten-nor will puka-on the Melbourno tho Canterbury Plates ' all tho'best liors-.s in t r.go, two miles. In iof Edinburgh visit to n at tho Thames all itr stakes amouutmg Jlowingat Auckland von all she amounting to I'ho Pier, the of Austrian races last I'eerc cipal i gotta? moro kin tho AllsBjejiy—both TuorougnomTmares iOguincAa; all others 5 guineas, Two or.inoro as per agreement, payable by P.N Ist January, .1889. 2999' • JOHN BUCKERIDGE, EKETAH UNA SMITHY, ' ARTHUR J, CHAMBERLAIN, (IATE OF MJSTERTON,) General Blacksmith and Farrier. HAVING taken ovor tlio abovo busi. ness so efficiently carriod on by Mr Gko. Huokinoham, soiiuits a continuance nf tho patronage that lins hitherto been so liberally extended to bis predecessor, E/ery description of enpineoring and jlacksmitliing work neatly executed, at ho lowosb > trado rates consistent with oncst workmanship, MUCH has been said about the Settlors' friend, and 1 ask tho settlers to judge for themselves who is tho best friend to tho district. Those who have paid thousands of pounds in wages which liavo all been circulated in the placo or those who employ next to no labor nnd solid all thoy can scrnpo out of the district, AS FUR CHEAP BOOTS com. pare quality with price nnd it will bo iimud that

H. PETERSON'S Suoi' is THE PLACE for Cheap and Good Boots. Tlio following list will «ive an idea of the bargains to be obtained : Children's Strong Copper Toes from 3/8 Girls High Leg Lace Boots ~ 6/8 Hoys Strong Lot Bonis ~ 0/8 Youths „ ~ „ „ 7/0 Ladies Strong Leather E. S, ~ 8/• „ Lto Up E, S. ~ 8/6 Mens Bluchers „ 5/9 „ Water Tight „ 10/ li „ Shooting H end T Nail,,ll/6 All other lines EQUALLY OffEAJ' And Remembor Wo Rubbish in Stock, BOOTS & SHOES of all descriptions made to order, sewn or pegged. Repairs done.. Charges Moderate. Country orders will receivo prompt attention. *Note tlio address-" Oppoaito Ross & Muir's Coach Factory." G. L. JENNESS, BEGS to inform his friends and tlio public generally, tliathu has just receiyed n splondid assortment of jewellery of all kinds, also gold and Silvet Watches.. 100 jowe)led 8 Day Brass Drum Clocks, worth 25s each to ho sold at 15s pacli, 300 English Lover Clocks to bo sold from ss; 110 American Lover Clocks to be sold from Gs; 100 American Alarums to be sold irom (is; 250 English Lever Alarums, to bo sold from f)a and 10s each, Also a largo assortment of other kinds American English and French Clocks. Diamond Rings, Bracelets, Brooches and all othef kinds of jewellry made to order at tho shortest notice, Also all kinds of repairs. Skilled workmen kept. All work dono on tho pro mises, fr. L, J, Bogs to inform his country customers that tlioy can for forward their watches by parcel post at a cost of 8d each way registered, Country orders punctually attended to. Note tho address,—(J. L. JENNESS, 0 "NVillis-st. Wellington, , 2791

GEORGE DENTON, watchmaker and jeweller, IRONMONGER. LOCKSMITH AND GUNSMITH, 38 Wilis Street, Wellington. Trout Fishing, Lawn Tenuis, Lawn Bowling mid Cricketing Goodsj'Fiahjpij nets and Hotting twiuo. Caktiuwibs for Bei'olvfjvp, pd sporting guns, all tliegping sigej. HEVOLYEIiS, RIFLES ■ GUNS, asp ALL SPOTTING EEQDISITES.. Watches, Clock, and a largo: stock of Jowcllery all of .-tort quality, j/Mcd ware and genewl •. w®