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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXV, Issue 8274, 20 October 1915, Page 1

STUD NOTICES. TO TRAVEL THE RAKAIA, CHERTSEY, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CLYDESDALE STALLION, THE GOVERNOR. By LORD RANFURL* (303), l«y Lord Salisbury (imp., 66). Lord Ranfurly's dam, Laura Foley, by Vcurg Banker (imp. 1534-70); 2nd dam Laura Macpherson, by Sir Colin (imp.); 3rd dam Jess, by Marquis (imp.). KATE, dam of THE GOVERNOR, by The Mackenzie, bred by the late Robert Charters. Sire, Lion King (45'), jby British Lion (imp.); Ist dam Glasgow Maggie, dam by Taiaroa, Maggie (G.V.L.O. 129), by Nhnmo's Prince (6). (•imported from Australia) ; grand-dam by Lord Haddo, by Young Banker (imp.). THE GOVERNOR'S performances in the Show Ring are—At 2 years of age: At Timaru, 3rd in a ring of eleven \ at Waimate, Ist in a ring of eight; at Dunedin, 2nd in a ring of 22, being beaten by the imported colt Scotland's Conqueror, who also won the Wright, Stephenson Cup of 50 soys. Ashburton Show—lst in three-year-olds, and special mention for United Gold Medal. For further particulars apply to W. BROWN, C 103 Rakaia. TO STAND THIS, SEASON AT LAURISTON, AND TRAVEL THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTSTHE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE 6TALLION - MARTIN MacBETH. Sire, lAN MacBETH; dam, PRINCESS. MARTIN MacBETH is an iron grey, standing 16 hands 2 inches in height, and rising-four years. He is a massive horse, has plenty of bone, and hair of the -best quality, and has superior action. LAN MACBETH was got by MacPhcrson Grant, by Craigellachie, by Craigevar (imp.), bred by Mr John Knox, Foreside, Scotland; Craigevar, by Old Times (S.S.B. 597). MARTIN Macßeth's dam, PRINCESS, sire Royal Prince; g-dam, Bell, by Foreign Policy; g-g-dam by Old Major; g-g-g-dam, Napoleon (imp.). MARTIN MacBETH has descended from the best strains of blood in New Zealand and Scotland, combining, as he does, such horses as Craigevar (imp.), Prince of Wales, Young Vanquisher (imp.), Lord Salisbury (imp.), and Napoleon (imp.), and he cannot fail to make a name for himself at the stud. TERMS : Four Guineas, half guarantee; two guineas payable January 1, 1916, balance when mare proves in foal. Five guineas, full guarantee. AH mares sold or exchanged, first owner held responsible. All care taken, but no responsibility. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to T. S. COLHOUN, Groom-in-Chargo; Or to ALLAN LETHAM, C 98 Lauriston. TO STAND THIS SEASON. AT LONGBEACH. JTHE CHOICELY-BRED IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION. KING'S RECORD. (16183*). "KING'S RECORD" (16183*), imp.; Brown; foaled 1908; bred by R. Riddoll, Blackhall, Renfrewshire, Scotland. SIRE— "King's Champion" (14184*), by "Silver Cup" (11184*). Ist DAM — "Rose of Fashion" (20252*), by "Prince of Fashion" (361). KING'S RECORD is a stylish big horse standing close on 18 hands, full of quality, fine flat bones, grand feet and pasterns, and a capital close mover. He is choicely bred and is directly descended from the best breeding strains of blood, having a double cross of Darnley and Prince of Wales blood. Terms: Four guineas for season; half-guarantee, Three Guineas. All care taken, but no responsibility. Groomage fee, ss. Grazing 2s 6d per week. For further particulars apply to J. GRIGG, C 93 Longbeach.