New Advertisement s. Will travel the TAIERI, TOKOMAIRIRO, AND CLUTHA DISTRICTS. The Thoroughbred Trotting Stallion, Blacksmith. Sire, Bothwell, by Mahratta (imp.) ; by Boiarclo, out of Blink Bonny, dam Whalebone. Blacksmith's dam, Kathleen (bred by Mr Grigg, of Longbeach, Canterbury), by the celebrated Trotting Stallion, Spot, out of Bella. BLACKSMITH is a handsome black horse, standing 15.3 hands ; full of life, with splendid bone, undeniable symmetry, and is unequalled as sire. PERFORMANCES.— At Tahuna Park, 1893, won the Mile Trot in 2.34. At Forburv, won Two-mile Trot in 5.9, when he reduced the Colony's record by 9 sees. At Taieri, in 189G, had he not been interfered with, would probably have reduced World's record for one mile and a-half. Terms : £3 (payable at end of season). £4 (half gnarantee). Groom's fee, 5s ; payable at first service. For further particulars apply to LINDSAY & JEFFERIS, 11 Te Houka. ■* To travel this season in the Wangaloa, Matau, Tokomaieiro, W t aiwera, and clutha districts, The Oldenburg Carriage Stallion Delbhin. Delphin, imported direct from the celebrated Oldenburg Stud, Suwurden, near Rodenkichea, Grand Dukedom of Oldenburg, Germany. llor?es from this stud have lately taken over 400 prizes and medals in Europe and America. DELPfllN is the true type of a coaching stallion, and is, in fact the best specimen to be seen in the Hemisphere. He was bred by Edward Lubben, and foaled '22nd April, 1887 ; is a rich blond bay with two white ankles, and stand 16 hands 3 inches high, DELPHTN'S breeding is of the most successful strains, being got by Magnet by Agamemi.nn, by Yellachich, dam by Zernebog by General Garf, Wedel by Boradil. Tho breeding of horsea in Germany is paid great attention to by the Government, as all the stallions at the service of the public have to be passed by the Government Veterinary Surgeon as sound, and of good conformation and constitution. DELPHIN is a handsome blood bay horse, of grand proportions, also splendid conformation. Hn is of a thoroughly sound constitution, most docile temper, and superior action and is a sure foalgetfor. The stock of DELPHIN should command extreme prices when mated with grood mares, such as superior carriage horses, upstanding hacks, cross-country horses, Indian remounts, and csvalry horsos. DELPHIN was the w'nner of the fitsf. prizi at the February Show and also fits* prize and certificate at, the Septembpr Show at Wanganui in 1891 ; first in 1894 as the best horse on the ground. Delphin was also first and champion at Tokomairiro in 1896, and first at Clulha same year, Terms £3 3s. Guarantee 'as per arrangement. . Groom's Fee, 2s Cd. Owners at time of first service held responsible. D. & A.BaLLOCH, Proprietors, Glenomaru. The Carriage and Trotting Stillion Vulcan Will stand this Season at his OWNERS STABLES, BALCLUTHA, (At A. W. Legg, Blacksmith's). VULCAN is a dark bay, risinar four years old, stands over 16 hands highjof superior action and docile temper. Vulcan, by Topthorn out of Jess. Topthorn, by Leotard out of Wattle Blossom, by Caliph out of Currency Lass, by Premier (imported) : Leotard by Teddinaton ; dam, Kitty Cut-a-dash, by Waxy Popo ; Teddington (winner cf the Derby of 1851) by Orlando (winner of the Derby of 1844) ; Orlando by Touchstone, by Camel, by Whalebone (winner of the Derby of 1810) ; Whalebone by Waxy (winner of the Derby of 1793); Waxy by Potß\s, by Eclipse, by Marketsby Squirt by Godolphin Bard. Vulcan's dam. Josh, a splendid mare, bred by W. Pnddy, Esq., of Flag Swamp, out of his famous mare, Polly, by Prince (owned by Mrs Nimmo) ; grand-dam. Polly (from which a lot of, good stock has been reared, mostly thoroughbreds) by England Still, a splendid and wellknown carriage horse (imported by John Jones, Esq.) Vulcan is of great substance and power, showing he has the best strains of blood in New Zealand in him and should leave good stock for the markets — upstanding horses suitable for carriage, army remounts, &c, having plenty of bone, J muscle and metal. Terms : £2, guarantee.All marep sold or exchanged after first service held to be in fool. Paddock provided for mares from a distance at Is per week ; all care taken but no responsibility. Vulcan will be taken to serve mares at owner's place if arranged. A. W. LEGG, Jun., 8 Owner. Ti^NVBLOPES— " The Company " per JUJ 100 6d, 250 for Is 3d ; " Superfine " cream laid per 100 Is, 250 for 2s ; Foolscap 20 for 6d.-~ Clu-jtha Leader Omen;, '
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Clutha Leader, Volume XXIV, Issue 1223, 10 December 1897, Page 3
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738Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 Clutha Leader, Volume XXIV, Issue 1223, 10 December 1897, Page 3
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