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Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 43, 24 September 1889, Page 1

SOMNXJS, (TE KAHUEANGI) FINDING there is a strong teeling to retain the services of SOMNOS 1 in this District, and wishing to use him i ourselves to a greater eitent' than before, the' Proprietors ,' have .arranged to send the son of "The Painter" "to Hun-kes Bay, wliere he will serve at a fee of Seyen Guineas for Thoroujjlibreds, and Fiye G uitieas .fo. 1 Crossbrods. The Celebrated Thoroughbred Champion Prize ;> winner, SOMNUS (sire of Dudu,-Foxton, Cjclone, Minnie,' Waiter, and a host of other' most prohiising youngsters, some of which will, no doubt in the coming racing J season afford additional- proof of the value of tins first cia.ss sire) will therefore stand at the Proprietors' stud stables, Feildins, this 6easorii commencing Monday', the 2nd September. W^e, have stuck, to SO MNUvS, because on his size, breeding, performances, and beautiful symmetry, we- believed he was destineij to become a Great Horse ; and we have, no doubt, whatever now, that like His illustrious sire " Traducer," and the great " Musket,'' Somnus: inherits that great power possessed by so few sires, of transmitting his excellent qualities to his progeny, that we n.ean to stick to him still, notwithstanding the tempting overtures that have been made for him, noi in New Zealand (because he was bred 1 here), but from America, where his old stable. companion arid near relation,," Sir. Mo Jri<d," has attairird such a high reputation as a Sire, and from other parts of the world where tlie fame of Somnus has reached., We" did intend to charge a fee of Ten Guineas all round this season but from representations made by some of our friends that they were unable to pay SO much for Hack marcs, we have de« cided to reduce the fee on the following scale viz : — Ist Class Thoroughbreds, Ten Guineas, Class C., Seven Guineas A limited number of good Hack mares Five Pounds ten shillings. Paddocking (if required) 2s ier week. Ch' ice mares can be* fed as per agreement Guarantees as per agreement. Allowance made for two or more mares the prop rty ot one owner. iVi ares left at the Proprietors' Home stead, Foxccm, will be forwarded to Feilding froe of cost. To insure service, early application should be made. The paddocking accommodation is specially provided for breeding purposes ilie wet and dry mares being kept separate in well watered and sheltered pad docks. Own«TS sending mares in foal can rely uuou the greatest possible care being taken at foaling time and prouer time of service. Also, — THE THOROUGHBRED SIBE DONCASTEE, (Winner o? the Marl borough Cup and Derby, the Nelson Cup and other races, and sire of Stella and other good horses. I'oncaster is by Towton (Brother of The Peer) out of Titania, by Bay Middleton* — Faiiy by Giaucus — Spray b Donizetti, &v. It will thus he seen that he conies of a good racing family Tow ton being by Melbourne 'sire of West Australian, Blink Bonny, &o Titania (is also dam of Sir George) Bay ton (brother to Zoe and Waimea) i> by Sir Hercules, out of Floria A'lclvor, Fairy by Glaucu-= out of that great man* Spray (dam- of Wetspil, Scud, Belle of the Isle, Southern Chief Sic. Pee— T.HJKEK GUINEAS. With the usual allowances. Groomage fee ss. Paddocking as above. For further particulars apply to JOHN CASET, Stud groom in charge, F«ildi g Or to R. HAUWOOD, Manager tor Baker & Co., Foxton. TO STAND -THIS SEA ON in the MANAWATU DISTRICT, The Thoboughbeed Sick, OBEEON. OBERON is 6 years old, is a dark bay with black -points, good bone, plenty of power and good temper. He is by Puriri, dam Fairy, by Giaucus— Spray. Spray by Donizetti — Lady Am., by Whi»ker. Giaucus by Bookworm — Princess by Gratis, Puriri by Towton. He also claims relation-hip to that well known sire 'Southern Chief, Spray, South crn Chief's dam, being his gra'nddam. Puriri is lire sire of the following horses ; Fores' er, Escapade, Eufus. Giriri, Vera, Corsair, and others too numerous to mention. Tkbms .-By P.N. due 4th January, 1890— Single mare, 1 £3 ; two or more as per agreement; 5s groomage fee, to i be paid at first service. I For further particulars apply to VVIL.LTAM MOORE, .0. wrier. Commercial Hotel Stables, Pulmerston E. K. SHAW, (of the late Shaw & Son, Wellington) W ATCH MA X KR &J E W ELLEIi. (Next to Mr Young's, Fruiterer, Kinibolton Eoad.j CLOCKS, Watches, and Jewellery always on hand. A twelve months' guarantee given with repairs. Just received an assortment of 8Day, Striking, Alaium, anu Bee Clocks, Eacretoire Clocks, electroplated Watch Chains. Also, a Barometer 8-day Clock, invaluable to Farmers. Air at. the lowest prices. I H YiN .\ E, LINT ON, & CO Lana Agents and Auctioneers Licensed Custom Hpus Agents ■ FnXTOxN