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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 21, 19 December 1916, Page 7

GRUBB'S GREAT DISPLAY Is abrading visilors from all ptrfs c.f the Province. The BIG SHOW WINDOWS are filled with the finest collection of GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY. While it is admitted that GRUBB’S contains the most varied selection of Toys imaginable, from a portable working engine of finest finish to a penny doll, it is NOT ONLY A TOY SHOP! Specially selected importations of highclass art and glass load Grubb’s shelves: in this Department city stocks are rivalled. It has been said that there is “NOTHING LIKE LEATHER” but it would certainly be herd to find a collection of Leather-ware, Britishmade and of perfect finish, in newest shapes and colours, to equal that which may be seen at GRUBB’S. The Music Department is under special direction and though Grubb’s Staff is busy it will find time to hand out a Grand Piano, or any other known musical instrument on the shortest notice. Newest Music is a feature of this Department. CHRISTMAS GIFTS So many, so varied, so suited to all tastes, and so priced as to suit all pockets, are THE GREAT ATTRACTION. The simplest plan to save time, gain pleasure and save money is to VISIT GRUBB’S YOURSELF. There is absolutely no charge for looking at » GRUBB’S GREAT DISPLAY. Telegraphic Address: —GRUBB, Stratford.

I TO STAND THIS SEASON AT STRATFORD AND TRAVEL SURROUNDING DISTRICT, _ 'fr required, Vura-bred Trotting Stallion, hle.il .'i')'! 1 '!. ADVANCE (Bred by the well-known breeder, J. C. N. Grigg.) By Prince Imperial—r ~" j full brother to Prince Randal, 2.21; Advocate 2.20; and Clotah. 2.19. Advance is a beautiful black, of great conformation, and stands 16.2. His stock have won fame in the South whether on the race tract, in the show ring, or on farm work. Advance only raced until 2J years old, and gained a record for the National Cup (Christchurch), two miles, in 4min. 46sec., which is evidence of his great pace, beating amongst others Albertorious and Black Child. Out of nine starts, h© secured four firsts, two seconds, and three unplaced. Advance has sired a number of good performers, including Hedvic, whwent a mile and three furlongs in 8.16 and 3,40. Promotion, a winner over (I mile in 2.18. General Advance, Drum-Major, Rearguard, Tarah, etc., all good winners. TERMS—£6 68. Two or more mares as per arrangement. All care taken, but no responsibility. FEE Payable by ( January Ist, 1917. Will travel as follows:—Douglas (Monday), Cardiff (Tuesday), Inglewood (Wednesday), Eltham (Friday). W. HAWKE, Empire Stables, Stratford. TO stand the season at the County Stables, Stratford, the Trotting Stallion, GENERAL JOUBERT, By Commander (Rothschild—Effie) out of Rose Bloom (Foulshot—Purirl Mare). General Joubert is a rich bay horse, standing 16.3 in height, of great courage and beautiful conformation; thoroughly sound, and possesses great speed and stamina, which he has demonstrated by winning many important races in good time at Auckland, Wanganui, and elsewhere. As will bo seen by his pedigree, this horse possesses- two of the greatest strains of blood in Australia—viz.. Rothschild and Musket. FEE for Season: £4 4s, payable before January Ist, 1917. For further' particulars apply to H. JONES, County Stables, Stratford.