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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 479, 12 September 1878, Page 2

iublic foiitts. NASEBY DISTRICT SCHOOL. f-pHE PRIZE LIST is Jte-opened. Sub- ! scriptions will be received up to the b inst. MENZIES, ", ~$ - ,i*Hori. ; Secretary. IENEVOIiENT'INSTiTDTIbNTCAIINI--5 '"-' ' ** TAX. : :-■■: THE GRAND EXHIBITION, FAIR, AND BRUCE AUCTION, (Heldito supplement the ordinary annual income of , : \ the Benevolent Institution) WILL BE OPENED AT MESSRS. INGLIS'S NEW "WAREHOUSE, • George Street, Uuneclin, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, "during the ensuing, week at •* k \'. r ;-' \i * * ue s3.mp*hour.| iJ' i \€t i % r J-. I«? 3 > r•' ''J *': j -"' 8 '■??*' ' : -- ,: .. ... „ THE ENTERTAINMENTS Will consist of an Exhibition of "Works of Art and Scientific Instruments, including the Microscope, the Graphoscope, &c., &c, Models of Buildings and Machinery, Printing, Lithographic, and other Machinery at "Work, Specimens of Handicraft, the Electric Light, Maori, "Fiji, and other Polynesian Curiosities, with a host-of interesting objects kindly lent for the occasion ; Music (vocal and instrumental), including performances by the Military, Railway, Caledonian, and other Bands; and Dancing from Bto 10 o'clock p.m. : A. "FANCY'FAIR of "Works of Ornament and Utility contributed '-■-■'■ ■.:■■■•:. by the Ladies of Otago; and : - GRAND BRUCE AUCTION of Grain,' Flour. Dairy Produce, and all other imaginable Merchandise, sent in by the Citizens and Rural to aid the funds of this most deserving Charitable Institution. : THE RAILWAY AUTHORITIES have liberally arranged to issue return tickets to Dunedin and back at '. ■ SINGLE PARES to holders of Carnival Tickets, which may be purchased at all Railway Stations in Otago. The Committee earnestly urge the public to second its efforts by contributing any miscellaneous articles of property which they may have to spare towards the accomplishment of this useful work. Farm Produce, Books, Pictures, Toys, Watches, Clocks, Clothing, Confectionery, Tobacco, Pipes, Matches—in fact, anything and everything;—from a Diamond Ring to a Toothbrush, from a Stalled Ox to a Dozen of New Laid Eggs will be thankfully received. " The Railways will receive and convey all goods free of clutrge ; and the Secretary, on receipt of an intimation to that effect, will send for any articles contributed either for sale or exhibition. Million Prices: Admission, Is.; children under fourteen, 6d. JAMES JAMES, Hon. Sec. 'THE 'IMPORTED THOROUGHBRED RACING ! -.>:'«'■ STALLION • ' , ~.,,. "MECHANIC," - "'''i (The property of the SJiag Valley Station) '' ~ ~Will'*Travel- the Naseby, Kyeburn, and Maniototo Districts this Season.

MECHANIC was imported from Tasina..nia in 1877; after extraordinary, successes, at the Town Races in 1876-^-his: "first racing season. He is now six years old, and, as will be seen by the following notes of Ins pedigree, comes of the best strains of blood in the" Australasian Colonies. Mechanicis by Architect, out of Black Bess, the dam of the celebrated racing mare Victoria.. Architect by 1 Peter WilMns (imported), out of Governess, by Conrad (imported),'ont of Bequest, by Snozer (imported). Peter "Wilkins by Flying Dutchman, out of Boardingschool Miss, by Plenipotentiary. Peter "Wilkins is the sire of The Quack,. Benvolio, and other celebrated racing' stallions. Mechanic in 1876 won the Maiden Plate and the Hurdle Race, and ran second in the "Welterßace and Trial Race, at Hobart Town, beating on these occasions several Melbourne horses brought .over for tire-meeting. '' In the 'Australasian' of 20th July last it will be found that the highest praise is bestowed by "Augur " on the stoek from which Mechanic comes. Mechanic.isa splendid black. His symmetry, carriage, constitution, and temper are perfect, and he has secured the unqualified approval of those in the Maniototo District who have lately viewed him. See report in 'Mount Ida Chronicle', of 29th August; ' also report in-same paper of speeches at the Ploughing Match dinner. ; TERMS, £3 10s.; or,'guaranteed, £4 10s., with re- , ductions for a quantity. Groom's fee, ss. i For further particular's or special arrangements -, application may be made to the Head Station, or to JOHN REID, Groom in charge. .:. THE COACHING STALLION ;;.V ;'\ '.. "CrEATIS" ;Will stand this Season at Packman's Eweburn Farms, k / and will also visit the districts of Hyde, Macraes, t*;>;Ejeburh, Hill's Creek, St. Bathans, Cambrians, •:, vDrybread, Tinkers,. Blacks,: Serpentine,-and Ha.*■'•:/.'C'nfllton. ' ...... Vji BATIS is a bright bay, with, black points, ALT five years old. stands 16 hands 3 inches. Got by Gratis, by Gratis.(imported), out of. Miss Rubens. Tfcis splendid, animal was bred in New South "Wales, and is alsoHveil known in Victoria, where he had manyadmirers. The dam of Gratis is a well-bred fasttrotting mare, the winner of many fast-trotting matches.. Gratis was imported this season from Melbourne by the proprietor at considerable expense, and was selected personally by him from among some of the finest horses of his class. To offer inducements to breeders, the proprietor is willing to arrange with persons who will guarantee seven mares for tne cost of six, the person so arranging to be responsible for payment, and having the option, at She-same time; of: dividing the maresbetweon Pride of Maniototo, Gratis, and Quicksand. Every convenience for mare's exists at the Eweburn .Farm, where there are-600 acres of land, securely fenced and well watered, and divided into five paddocks, one specially kept for mares with foals at foot. No charge for first six weeks. Everv care taken, but no responsibility. All fees to be paid before removal of mares. .... _ .Any mares missing this season.will be taken at half price next season. . :;•:■:■.• ' :TERMS - -.--.. 3M. : .'U- ---.'-; ; For further particulars apply to the proprietors— PACKMAN AND ELLIOTT. r; v;THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE ir> e o'v. ma ni oto to " ';l 3 JWJII stand this Season at Packman's ; ■-■ ' 'H v; Eweburn Farm. \ ... .....: tTy RIDE OF SIAKIOTOTO is a dapple -L. brown horse, with.black points, foaled on November 26,1875, by the celebrated Pride of Scotland (imported), dam by Thumper' (imported), grand dam by Blackleg (imported). Pride of Maniototo, as a yearling, took first prize at the Geelong Pastoral and Agricultural Show, and as a two-year old carried off first honors at the same Show. This Hplendid animal was imported from Melbourne this season by the proprietor at considerable expense, and was selected personally by him from among some of the finest horsses in Victoria. Pride of-Maniototo has great bone and muscle, a docile temper, and perfect points. To offer inducements to breeders the proprietor is willing to ai-rangenvith persons who will guarantee seven mares for the cost of six, the person arranging to be responsible for payment, and having the option, at the same time, of dividing the mares between Pride of Maniototo, Gratis, or Quicksand. Every convenience for mares exists at the Eweburn Farm, whore are 600 acres of land, securely fenced and well watered, and divided into five paddocks, one specially kept for mares with foals at foot. No charge for first weeks. Every care taken, but no responsibility. All fees to be paid before removal of mares.

Any mares missing this season will be taken at half price next season. TERMS - - £4los. For further particulars apply to the proprietors— PACKMAN AND ELLIOTT. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE HORSE " DTJ t E OE EDIiS B tfKGH " (Theproperty of Patrick Kearney) ■ ' ■' iil ftt.ml this Season at Kearny's Farm, Ewcburn. DUKK OF EDINBURGH is a dark In-own horse, s vrntcen and a-half hands higl), iin! is irui- y-..;ii-< iiiii: lias immense boue, ami splt-n----cii*l iiction. 110 was bred by E. of the rolobrnted mare Nora, imported from Melbourne by Mr. I'. Micchison. Kora was a large prize-take■( in Melbourne. His sire is the celebrated :borse Lofty, imported from Scotland by the Hon. Mathew Holmes. Duke of Edinburgh, as a two-year old, took first prize in liis class at Oamaru. He has a docile temper, is thoroughly staunch, and has prored himself n sure foal-getter in the Oamaru and Mount Ida Districts, TKRMS—£3 ; Groom's Pee, ss. ■Paiiilnckinjr pronViod for mares from a distance, free nf i-hririri' for the first six weeks. Every care taken, but no re.<|ionsil«lity. All fees to be paid l)"for:' iniDpMil of tiim<v=. except s^uai-.iutees. l"or fnrlh t jinrtii'itl.-irs apply to proprietor, or t,h ; b'niau, I'. KKAK.Miyj J'n>]>rietor^