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Lyttelton Times, Volume XII, Issue 735, 23 November 1859, Page 2

Nov. 23. TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT COURT BART ON FARM, RICCAIiTON, T II E P E E R , T)RED by Captain the Hon. Sianhopo Ilawke--O imported by Edward Moorhouso, feq.; now tinproperty of JE. Jurningham Wakefield, Ksq. THE PJBJEJt is a largo bay horso of iminonxo power and substance, and of tlic very finest temper and constitution j his running for the Chester Cup, 1858 stamped him as a first-elans race-horse. THE PEER, bred in 1855, got by Melbourne, out of Cinizella, ,by Touchstone; grandam Brocade, by Pantaloon • great grandam Bombasine, by Thunderbolt; greatgreat grandam Delta, by Alexander Isis, by Sir Peter, &c, &c. MELBOURNE, sire of the Peer, is also the sire of Sir Tatton Sykes, winner of the St. Leger, 1846; Cymba, winner of the Oaks, 1848; West Australian, winner of the Derby and St. Leger, in 1853, (and sire of Summerside, winner of the Oaks, 1859); Blinkbonny, winner of the Derby and Oaks, 1857; and Marchioness (own sister to The Peer), winner of the Oaks, 1855. TOUCHSTONE, winner of the St. Leger, 1834, and sire of Cinizella, the Peer's dam. Is also sire of the following celebrated horses:—Cotherstone, winner of 2000 Guineas and Derby, 1843; Orlando, winner of the Derby, 1844, Sire of Peddington, -winner of the Derby, 1851; Mendicant, winner of 1000 Guineas and Oaks, 1856; Surplice, winner of the St. Leger, 1848; Newrhinster, winner of the St. Leger, 1851; and Sire of Musjid, winner of the Derby, 1859. The season will commence on October 15: Terms—£ls 15s. —groomage —los. —payable on the 15th February, 1860. ' . As Towton leaves the province per steam ship Prince Alfred, The Peer's subscription will be limited. Early application is recommended. Good paddock accommodation, and delivery will be taken of mares every Wednesday and Saturday, at the Royal Hotel Stockyards. Every care taken, but no responsibility incurred. W. R. CATOR. Sept. 26,1859. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT. HAYTER'S FARM, NEAB CHEISTCHTJECH, The magnificent pure bred draught horse WESTMINSTER. PEDIGREE.— This celebrated horse, imimported by J. W. Moorhouse, Esq., of the Royal Veterinary College, was got by Conqueror, a pure bred Clydesdale, and out of Diana, the best bred Suffolk mare in England; granddam by Euphrates, great grand-dam Old Smolensko who realized by private contract, the sum of £2350. Westminster is a-five-year-old, dark iron grey, \ stands 18 hands high, on short legs, and is allowed by competent judges to be the finest draught horse ever imported into the southern hemisphere. Mares taken into English grass paddocks well watered, at five shillings per week, and every attention paid, but no responsibility incurred.. Westminster will be in Christchurch every Wednesday and Saturday. ' Terms—Mares, 4 Guineas each, payable on the Ist January, 1860. The Groom's fee, 55., to be paid, at the time of | covering. TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT THE STABLES OF THE UNDERSIGNED, mHE Celebrated Thorough-Bred Horse -1- Si ELETO N. PEDIGEEE. " Young Skeleton" is a chestnut horse, branded C H near shoulder; was bred by Mr. Charles Hearne, and was foaled in 1843; was got by the imported horse Skeleton, out of a mare by the imported horse Steeltrap, her sire the imported horse Egremont. Master Robert, the sire of Skeleton, was got by Buffa, out of Small Hopes by Scaramouch, her dam by Blank Traveller; Buffa by Pantaloon, out of a Herod mare. Pantaloon by Match'em out of Curiosity by Snap, Regulus, Brutus, Childers, (vide Sited Book, p. 409 vol. &.) Egremont by Whalebone, out of Talestres, (bred by Mr. Glossip, in 1809), by Alexander, her dam Rival by Sir Peter out of Hornet by Drone. Manilla by Goldfinder, Mr. Goodriche's Old England mare, (vide Stud Booh, p. 310, vol. 4.) (Signed) WILLIAM RUSSELL, Keeper of the Stud Book. Terms £5 and ss. Groom. N.B. —Splendid Paddocks for receiving Mares. JAMES RULE, ' Caversham House. Sept. 13,1859. SHIP ZEALANDIA. Notice to Passengers by the above Vessel. fTIHE undersigned, Commission and General ■*■ Business Agent, begs to offer his services to effect sales of every description of Merchandise, in large or small quantities, for cash. Also to intimate that he has HOUSES AND ROOMS TO LET, Land for Sale, to suit all requirements, both iv Lyttelton and Christchurch. Parties wishing information of the province will do well to apply to HENRY CHARLES COSIER. Office: Canterbury Street, Lyttelton. GOODS STORED. NOTICE. IN consequence of the decease of our late Partner, MR. THOMAS KINGTON, the Business in Bristol and London is now conducted under the title of MILES BROTHEES & CO.; and our Business in Canterbury, New Zealand, and Melbourne, will, on and after the Ist AUGUST Next, bo conducted under the title of MILES & CO. MILES, KINGTON, & CO. Lyttelton, New Zealand, July 30,1859. NEW TAILORING BUSINESS. T) BROOKE, Tailor, begs to inform the AX* inhabitants of Canterbury that he has commenced in the above line, and hopes by superior fitting and workmanship, combined with moderate charges, to merit a share of thoir support, N.B.—TERMS CASH. Temporary residence at Mr. J. Joyco's, Watchmaker, Dampier's Bay, Lyttelton. WORKING BULLOCKS. FOR SALE,—A pair of Working Bullocks, four year old, perfectly quiet. Apply to GEO. COOPER, Head of the Bay.