Impounding*. NOTICE IMPOUNDED at Temploton, from the Coal Track, on October 17:— One bay MARE ; no brand visible. If the same be not released before November llshe will bo sold. R. Hawkins, 10-23 Poundkeepar. NOTICE. IMPOUNDED from tho old river bed, near the Templeton Pound, on October 24:— One dark bay MARE, well-bred ; star on forehead; white hind foet ; no brands visible If tho same bo not released on or before Monday, November 18, sho will bo sold. R. Hawkins, Poundkeeper. October 27, 1867. 10-29 NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at Rangiora, from the Church Bush, on tho 19th instant— One red STEER (very wild), rope round horns, piece out under port of near ear ; branded on off side rump like L. If not released by twelve o'clock noon on Monday, the 28th instant, will bo sold. J. W. Heath, 10-25 Poundkeeper, Rangiora. Entire Horses. rpo STAND THIS SEASON MERCURY, Roan colt by Quicksilver out of imported English mare Duchess, twice winner of the first prize for Carriage Brood Mares at tho Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show at Christchurch. Mercury will servo only ton mares this season, except a few of his owner's. Terms : —Five Guineas. Groomage, ss. Enquire of Hans Clabk, 10-29 Merevalo Paddocks. AT THE CAM BRIDGE, NEAR KAIAPOI, JERSEY WILL SERVE MARES THIS SEASON, at three guineas each. His stock are so well-known in the north country districts that comment is unnecessary. Mares can be taken to grace with this horse for six weeks during the season without extra charge. For pedigree and further particulars apply to T. H. Habbison, 10-21 As above. TO STAND THIS SEASON, r p HE ENTIRE HOUSE YOUNG WELLINGTON. His sire, tho well-known imported horoa Wellington. His dam, a first-class mare, the property of J. 0. Watts Russell, Esq. Young Wellington will travel, and be at the following places and time hereunder mentioned weekly:— Mondays—At the Plough Inn, Riccarton, from eight to nine a.m.; at the Whoatsheaf, Shand'e Track, from two p.m. to eight a,m. on Tuesday ; at Loe's, Leeston, from two to five p.m.; at Southbridge, from six p.m. to nine a.m. on Wednesday ; at Shakespore's, Halawell, from three p m. to ten a.m. on Thursday; and at Barrett'B Hotel, Christchurch, for the remainder of tho week. Terms :—£2 10s oaah, or £3 on February 1. Groomage, 2s 6d, at the time of service
For further particulars apply to the owner, Wilhelm Schmidt, 10-18 Barrett's Hotel. mO SERVE MARES THIS SEASON, At the Victoria Stables, Cashel street, QUICKSILVER, Imported Norfolk trotter, chesnut roan, rising five years, excellent temper and constitution, with an immense substance. Bred by Mr James Ooker, Downham, near Lynn, Norfolk j got \>y Old I*rickwillow, champion of England, -and considered, by competent judges to be the best back in his day. Mia dam, by Old Merrilega—by lottery, grandsire—Performer, great grandsire—Pretender. Young Pretender, Quick-Biker's own brother, obtained the first prize at the Hoyal Agricultural Show at Leede, and afterwards sold for £750 to go to France. JTenns !~4JIO j groomage, 10s. More than one mare as per agreom'enk 10-8 J. LADBBOOffif. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE CELEBRATED DRAUGHT ■*■ ENTIRE TOM JONES* TOM JONES will Travel through Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Woodend, Forry and th© Valleyjone day in each week. For particulars 3se- card. TWO PRIZES ©£ FIVE POTJKT>S each will be given for tyro-year-olds mi yearlings the progeny of the above. Entrance tickets to bo obtained at Mr E. W. Bishop's, on or bofcj» Thursday, November 7. 10-17 J. Pasts, STAND THIS SEASON, FIREFLY, A son of the celebrated II Barbiere, dam, Fly. This compact horse is the only thoroughbred eon of 11 Barbiere in Canterbury, and is well known in the Ashburton country aa tho sire of first-rate hacks, many of which haver been sold at high prices. Terms: — Thorough-bred m&iws, £6 6Vj half-bred mares, £2 10s ; groomage, Ss. Enquire of Johk Blake, Manager, Spreydon Form-. For pachgreo, see New Zealand Stud Boot, pag* 14. 10-29 HERALD. THIS IMPORTED THOROUGH-BRET? HORSE, got by Ishmaelite, out cf Henriana, was bred by Mr Bradsbaw, in Ireland, and imported to New Zealand by James Williamson, Esq., of Auckland. Those who examine his pedigree (Stud Book, page 41), will find that this horse affords to racing breeders a very desirable change of blood After racing very well in England* Herald was hunted by the. Marquis of Waterford, at whose death he was sold as a countrystallion. Terms :—-Thorough-bred S&- 4 5s y half-bred mares, £3 3s ; groomage, Ss. Enquire of Mr JomphPaob, A 10-89 At hi*;St«ble«, Cbristokurch. jm