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PUBLIC NOTICES. WALKERS BOT-FLY REMEDY. GJertsey, January 15, 1895 i To Mr HeseUine. Agent for Walker's Bot fly \ Becnedies, Ashburlon Sib, —I consider it my duty to acid my testimony to the mirveloua effects of ihe remedies I got from you on my horae. He got so bad tb it I had o lay him up. No matter what I gava Lira he kept losing condition and became bo we&k that he oouid eoaroely sand. I oarelu'y followed the direc tions on the bottles an«l shortly af er ge't 3Dg the last bottle he passed botß, and at i once bet;an to mend, and in a few daya was | fit for lii* work. lam oorfid-jnt only for the remedy ho would have died. I can highly recommend it, believing it baa no equal.— William Sthinqfellow. Launson, August 18, 1894 Mr Heeeltine, —Sir, I taluk it ia only right that I eheuH tell you »nd my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly eatiefkd with Walker's Bot F y Bemediea I got from you. After feting the state of the stomach of my hot c that died, i became alarmed about the refit of my stook as they all looked bad, I drenohed eigh.% following carefully the direc tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and in a few daya there was a woDderful change for the better I oan highly recommend it and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to be the only safe and oertaiu aura for the suffering of horses Tames Lkmon Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J Hes' Hine. Sir—l em very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse. He was ailing for Bonn daya, Ml coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running si; the nOBB and a very bad cough ; and was soaroaly able to walk about; we quite expeoted he would die. I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot Fly Eemedies, and gava it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly af Set he g< t the last bottle he began to im prove find by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and oan recommend it with all confidence to all horse owners, &b the beat horse remedy in the market. Edward Cobbett Greenwood Farm, Southbridge, August %, 1892 Mr Walker. Sir,—l ata glad to bear testi. taony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly-fly Remedies; One o£ my beet horses be came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life less and a bud color, and got iow in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until he became un able to lift his feet or do any more. We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Eernedies, and tno treatment you pre scribed, and in a lew days he was quite better, and new at his work, hea:ty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You csan use this as yon please. Eobebt Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure in informing you that the bot-ily mixture I f,jt from Mr Headline, your agent, was a wonderful success. I had four borsss seriously ill on December last. After using all the remedies I oou'd think of I was induced to try your mixture. The result was mar vellous, I striotly follower] the directions given and in a week the horees were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenohed two more in February with the same result I'faey all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in : prime orde P. Stewart Chertsey, April 12, 1395 Mr Headline, Ashburton, Ageut for Walker's Bot-fly Removes Sib,—The remedies I get frcm you had a wonderful efftct on my horso, ho (• >t ;o bed that I bad to lay him up qirte expiring to lose him I tiled the usual remedies lut he only got worpe, at last I savo him Wa k^rs with astonishing result?, Pots came aw-iv in handfuls and in a few <fays he was hearty and well from the effects of this remedy en my neighbours horses and my own I consider blessing !o horse owners and could the poor : uSering hnrsee speak ti-ey wou!d ceritinly praise Walkers Bjt-flyltemedi eas the beet ever introduced into this market John Dowsie Anamti, April 3, 1895 Mr EeseHne, Sir,—^l have pUasure i) *v:og to the wonderful effeo s of Walker's Bot-fly Bemedies on my hi rees. They cot very lov? in o >nditio", a <"ry c-af, and very fight skin, and lost ail heart at iheir w.,rk. had to lay them up. Hearing ho much about this remedy I derided to give i a tri-v'. I lollowad carefully the directions en the labels and the results were fueh as to satisfy me that it ib i he only rpm'dy for the tuxf^rin.? horse. lam certain 1 got buk the cost in thci work inside a wetk. I shall certair-ly Bee it in future in preference to anything else as it nm no equal M J TWEEDIK MrGrosß. Burnb<irn, go', the 1U ■■ tdy for horse suffering last year ; en reaching home be waa dead. This season <no -ook bad, also showing the symp'oni?. He 'hrlV mi dy, and the second day Bf'.er, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is dning well. AGENTS FOR ASHBUR YQS—J Hkskl tine, Saddler; Reoakdtjs Henry, Saddler. MAN UFAGT URKR—Robkut Walker, Canal Reserve, Woo la ton SPENCER'S WEEKLY, A Journal of Practical X form, Devoted to the discussion and Exposure of the CAUSES which produce DMMir S TON, And Hinder the JJeturn of Prosperity In producing tl>i< p.'per the Vropiiet r aims at Enb'gbteniot; the Piib.ii- on the Operation of mix. y usages which IMPOVERISH THF. 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In tr.'-nomios tl c pround.-. crk of Its argument i? th.i following ax'oin, j'"" UN EARNED'■'■'GAINS' : • acquired hy tlie Few : : : me.an" : ) i UNRESHRVKJ) i » IMf'OVK^IHHMKXT : ; inflicted on I.ho M;uiy. • \ SPENCKU'S T.\*KEKLY v.-'ii ruiv.^fafi; th> f-r dimi JlfSiimpUou b; t c ia to i\ Un- t" i>t.-;i rurvJ !n r- ! Dlfint in the Valu-; of I.vim]. ir \\i;l :l ].< , ailvcc i>; : the Iteni'iiicti atio'i uf Sih't;'', ii: or U-v to li-movo ■ the crnshiig burien u-hich hns been impn; <1 ujion ! 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public Notices. j J"\KSTIIES to inform the ]'uMic that lie *-^ has purchased the vfcole of the well as-orted Stock in the Assigned P.sut.e of F. N O X X P, At a startling T>if.-.c«iunt for Cash, and will offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. 1 00K AT THE PBIOES. Men's Shooters 8s 6J, form< r'y 12s 6d Men's Fier.ch Calf English Balmorals 14b 6d, foi merly 25s Children's from la Many other lines the same. Call early and secure I'argmis. First come bett served. For thirty days only. At this rate they must bo aold AT J. MOISON, I BOOT DKPOT, ASHUDRTON. 148 REPORT OF WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIBRI, N.Z. /GOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES—It la invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much more beneficial for that purpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro duced. I may compare the Wa'-ron f»oa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombieres, in Franca, where the late Emperor ISapoleon 111 often visited for the purpose of benefiting his health. As the results of my investigation, I am of opinion that, the Wai rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect purity and especiallysuitablefor preparing a high class natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUKTER, Analytical Chemist Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANAEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 9 203 Sole Agent for Ashbnrton C. XL MANNING, REGAL AND VICEREGAL PHOTO GKAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs 10. Recce and Sons.) ryo TBK PUBLIC OF CANTER- X BURY. —I beg to thankyou heartily for the liberal support accorded to my late husband during the past ten years in the above business, and am pleased to be able to ir.form you that T have ENTERED info partnership with mr leonard w. appleby, Who will t>ke entire cha^e of the busi ness as MANAGING IMKIMSISR, which will bti carried on, ss hitherto, at the above ade're.-s, under the tide of C. LI. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly fiva years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Ohirlcston, at. Newcastle, two of the leading studios of Australasia. FIRST-CUSS WORK WILL BE tiUARANTKKD. Miss Manning will centime in of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 245 EMMA L. MANNING. i DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH i;y NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Special'y. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satj sfaction G uar as teed. G, F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, /shbui-.tok. 9 4 I ! AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Ciiftonihousc-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hnn Monmn S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. ; (Chairman) ! I'ho Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.Ci COcputv Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Efq TheHan ISdwaril Kicliardson, 0.M.0., M.L.C John DuccaD, Bsq Medica 1 Officer: Dr G. E. Anson, iI.D., M.tt.u.ri. (Englnnd) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, ! AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd the LARGEST IN THK BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office which declares a RONT'N "EVFUY YFAK •J he Method of Vii!u:ition adopted by this Society is of the most :->tni;gent Character, and en.-ures a Consi- j fJcra>;!y Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that i held by any othor office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS (TWKLVK iiILLIONSj j Htk kd.no s ANNU AI, Ili C( ) XI v, £ 2,000 000, I (TWO MILLION STKHLiMI). POLICIES IN FORCE ... Ul>,!i.'K Aura Assured ... ... ... 4'59,)3!«,07J i Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,vH' j.,41i j BOJMIJ»K2«« BONUS for ONE year, lttW, X4i8,790, yielding CASH. llevcKioiJiiry .Bonuses iiui<>\\iit'mt> to Jt'9lo,ooo after mukiiig SPECIAL KKSEKVES. CASH UONUSKK declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MlLLlONS,yielding Itevcrsionary Uocuses excooilinc FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE i' OU R LIFE IN THE A- M' ?• SOCIETY And h;curo a tiONTJS EVERY TfEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent on t!ie total income EDWARD W. LOWE, ilesidont Secret irj Prancn Oifice— Cuntoin House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office— Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, L ciil LJroker Aslil urt-oo



Musical ' ~~~™~THE VIOLIK • i MI s S BES SI E SIMMONDSi Teacher of the Violin, I SAUNDEFS' BUILDINGS, Abhburton. PIANOFOKTE^ ~~AMEBIOAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF ; MUSIC. | Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDTERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevorton. Theory Class, Every Friday Afternoon four o'clock -4 75 OalHM'ii t oombc, PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late op London) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 A CARD Mrs A. G. C bridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F.~~MAKMG, WILLS STREET WEST j TpHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN J. MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. "^ MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Fapils could be boarded if re quired. 4 14 lilewcllyn $!wen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE FEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty Collage, London, meeta on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. THE DENHMOKE THE WORLD'S GREATEST TYPEWRITER. ♦HPHKOW away your pens, and conduct you 1 correspondence on Mo^rn Principles A. fortnight* irial will oonvinco you of ihe I superior! y of tho Typewriter over the Pen, | and of tuo Densmobe over all other Type wri'e'S Free nstruotion to Shorthand Writers THE DE^SMORE TYPEWRITER Co, Ld 51, (irioeohuroh St*eet. London, IMPORTANT TO LADIES. Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A LOVELY DISPLAY OF IVOTEJLTIBS JFO Spring* & Sumiiier o KVKHVI IIfKCJ I'AHIJIONAIiLR j AND NEW. •lust Opened, ex s a Gothic. yew j ;s^ %. Now ! \\\\^ IMiliiiiory, j '^V\\ \ Gloves New % \ hi New '^J / Mantles, I I Corsets Capes, ! /V 1 jSunshade?, New k<^ I New I'rcss ' I'.-ii'rics i t4 , Feathers, in all TV I Ribbons, Shades, \ 16^^ c i MiEiMATiSM.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy NUVEii fails in permanently curing rheuma- I tism, lurnbagOjSciatica, gout, etc, one bottle juven relief. Price 10s, post) free, J, W. 0 »yton, P,O Box 284, Dnnadia.



Public Notices. f I O A L | MOI),\ 'J bUM ER;s ;CO A L C'.)v>L | HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL HIS weH-kn<>wn and favorite House hold Goal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Westei field itailway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railway Station, 16a per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. fder. GEORGE PARK, Moant Somers. itcstrll & Doweling*. COMMISSION AGENTS, BURNETT STREET, O" A V E ON SALE,— Several lines of good OATS, Etc, \ MANURES, MANURES, Duval's Sheep Dip Branding Oil, Lmgworm Drench. Foot-rot Ointment. . Also-CARBOLIC PUMICE SOaP, For Scrubbing Wood-work, Makes Brass shine like Gold, and Tin like Silver.—Should be in every household. DETECTIVE SHEEP BRANDS. Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Wholesale or Retail. AGENTS FOR— The Father of them all—otherwise known as Walter A. Wood. Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society. Duval and Co., Auckland. Accident Insurance Risks effected. Trade Books posted and Accounts collected RESTELL aNDDOWDING, Burnett Street, opposite Orange Hall. £ W, Hanmer. 1 HAVE FOR BALE- Tuscan Seed Wheat Ohevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Colonial White Clover Golden Tankard C Suttton's I Mammoth Long Red | Mangkl Impobted r Prizewinner 1 Seed. Essex Eape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and °eed Oats Cornsasks and Royal Oil Kero sene. E. W. Hanmer. B. Murray & Son, watchmakers, jewellers & opticians. ashburton. The Oldest established house in Ashburton, \\l X still maintain the old name for careful and thorough work in all branches of ilia trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremacy Through -1 out the I'iatrict. E. OWEN COX> T AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING- SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LTUEKAL CASH ADVANCES ON j LIVE STOCK I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHUROII. RULE'S Hydropathic Sanatorium, ASHBURTON. CAN RHEUMATISM BE CURED ? T^IIIS is a universal complaint. By soms ifc is considered to rest merely in the blood. Others think the cause of Pain, Inflammation, and Swelling is owinc* to the sheaths of the Majcks and Nerves wanting the required ssrum derived from the blood, which is necessary to lubricue the sheaths of the muscles and nerves Rheumati m will never be cured whiie the tongue is red or furred, .showing chronic infhimrru^ory action in ihe muc jus membrane lining of the stomach, liver and bowels. OUR REMEDY for this Complaint consists of Fomenting, Steaming, Sweat ing, Rubbing, Blistering, and Bandag ing in their different forms, and i WE NEVER FAIL TO CURE, \void I'ill Stimulants, Ale, Porter, Spirits, Medicine or Tcbacco; little animal food! These precautions and treatment would save thousands from a painful existence. W* H "RULE, PROPRIETOR, HATLOCK HOUSE.



STUD NOTICES. I""0 TRaVFL ASHBfRTON AND i fcUfiIiUUNDiJNG DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE- Black Horse, two white hind feet and whites-tar on forehead, Htnnoitig 16 hands high ; hy Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALI IMuRE won first prize as a two year-old at Uhriatchurch and As-hhurton in 1891, beating large fieHs, and has never bten beaten in tha show linij Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dabh Handicap ac Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom in charge or the owner 9 114 D. McOORMIOK, Valetta j TO stand at T. Harold s Stables, West Belt, near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING S'TAjLLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Colt; Btar in forehead, snip on nosp, both hind pasterna white. Foale-i May 21, 1891. Bred by J. B. Haggin, Rancho del PrtEO Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W,, 11333. Record, 220. Ist dam, Promptresa, by Prompter, 2305 ; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2.20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:175; Dudly Aloott, 3yre, 2.26 i ; and Flowing Tide, 2.14|. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, Lamofct mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08|; Palo Alto, 2.08|; Mazanita, 2.16; An>eso, 2.16J; Adair, 2.17J; Lot Slocum, 2.17|; Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18£; and 145 otherß with records better than 2 30. By Hamble tonan, 10 (Rysdyk's) I hereby oertify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dunn. Sacramento has Etaned three times, and won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton last season. Paddocking accommodation provided for maree, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson rrllE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE I STALLION, Cavalier, Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Methven districts. CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautiful mover, andhas a perfect temper. He is a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Prince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly out of Darliug, sired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various shows in Otago and Southland. Polly was also the dam of the champion horse Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with fcal at foot, while his sire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, and four Champion prizes for either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot *be beaten for breeding and appearauce Number of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas; groom&ge 5s T. ROGERS, 9 182 Dromore and Ashburton fflO Stand at Ashburton, and travel *• the Methven, Alford and surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlborongh. BY ST. GEORGE — FAREWELL, Full brother to Au Revoir. MARLBOROUGH was a rery good performer. During lye racing career he started in 51 races, ~19 of which he won, 11 seconds, and 9 thirds, showing excep tional brilljancy and gameness. For further particulars appy to j. McDonnell, 9 132 Ashburton. 'pHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadogan—Nonsensk, Albany—No Name) Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jdnr., 9 117 Proprietor, Wikanui THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, and Stand at his Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, is a chestnut, stands nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree shows him to be descended j both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buccaneer (who is credited with the fastest mile on record—l.3B), the only time they met j he is also rhe sire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being by Thormanby (sire of Albany), one of Kdgland's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such well-known per formers as B izzard, St Malo, Pique, Con jurer, Emmason, Langley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamstead, Warrington, Jirrington, Kanco-, and Furro'ydon which ran second in the autumn challenge stakes. 1 kk&{s : One Mare, £5 5s ; two or more mares, £4 4s each. Groom's Fee, ss. Owner ac time of servioe held responsible for fee. Mares grazed at Is 6d per weak. All care, but no responsibility. ■For further particulars apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, Wakacui, Ashburton. i



'.i;k'K, TiLK, & Pori'hKV YviiD 1 J. CBUM & SON, MANUFACTURERS. RAVING Purchased from Messrs Frierilander Bros , the whole of rheir Srock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed ; plain and ornameiral Drain Pipes fitld or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Puts, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B —On and after JUNK 1. the price of Bricks will be 55a per thousand. A GOOD DTfCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CAS a. 233 Stud Notices. TO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangitata, Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL—RUTH Terms for Season £210s, payable January 1, 1896. Bor particulars, apply to 1018 R. BURNETT, in charge. Blaekwood Abdallah. THIS well known sire will travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New .Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Four Guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Miss Cave- g.d. Wait-a-While. Both dams are winners of several fast races. This colt stands 16 hands, is powerfully built, splendid temper, and is a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District. TERMS-Three Guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Abdallah Shales WILL stand at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhurst, and travel the Methven District. He is a dark brown colt, rising foar years, by Blackwood A-bdallah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 16 hands, has a perfect temper, and is a very fast mover. TERMS—Three guineas, season. Groomige, sa. Full particulars, and good paddocking, can be had en application to MAX FRIEDLAWDER, or 10 23 The Grooms in Charge. s"t v d horse s. notice 10 hob.se breeders. ~\ JTR J, K. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion HOOllieE'aifg' f'Vill travel the same Districts as last year. 9 180 THAT GRANDLY BHED TROTTING 1 HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable" 1, LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colfc, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribun , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile iD 2 13^ before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood Terms—Three guineas per mare ; groom age ss, payable at first service Mare 3 taken in to graze at Is 6ti per week, livery care taken, but no responsibility DENIS McKENDRY, 9 181 Lauriston SEASON lS95i TO STAND this Season and Travel the LA ORISTON and neighboring JLJlflt'T*lf*f ff The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PROTECTIOHr. PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plenty of hair. He is compactly built, has sp endid sound feet, and is a magnificent mover. He is perfectly quiet and go:d tempered, and is broken to all kinds of work. He has proved himself ci sure foal-getter PEDIGREE PROTECTION was bred by Mr James Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and is by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher. Extinguisher's dam ii Maggie McCormack] by Sir William Wallace, dam Miss McOormack. Miss McCormack by Lincoln , shire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (imported). Miss McCormack was imported by ihe late David Nesbit, from McCormack Bros , 'I asmania PROTECriON'S clam, Maggie, bred by Mr Henderson, Southland, is by Mr ( McKellar's Prince Royal, Christchurch • grand-dam, Old Magpie, by Old Pr nee of Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by Mclntosh's Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It will be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTECTION has descended irom the best and most fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TERMS-On application. Guarantees as ! per agreement. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service All season or guarantee mares, if sold or exchanged, to be held as in foal PETER DRUMMOND, 9 254 Lauriston, '



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