Got by Towton, d m Cer- tainty, by II B irbiere — Chance, by Sir Hercules- Finesse, by Foss— Flirt, by Mannion (Arab). Towton is by Melbourne Paddockii g Ifree for three weeks ; afterwards 2s j per week COCKSURE will be run in the paddocks, No 2 Line. I For particulars, apply to. R. HIGGIG. | III" PRELIMINARY NOTICE ! "pRE f~E~NDER, I^^^JQ^^^ pASHLEE, Will travel No. 2 Line thig season. Full particulars luture advertisement. JOHN MIDDLEION. l^^-gp. Q O M N U S. (^s«|r**wjY'iL The above splendid son of __r jLimflinti JSI Traducer (imported), and Ham- rrif|jr^B"Fr aß rr >1 mock (imported)! the Premier Stallion of Australasia, and one of the most magni- ficent of Orest's daughters respectively, will be at the service of Breeders this season at Foxton and Palmerston. For quality, breeding, and everythi ;g requisite in a "sire," by whom first-class thorough- breds are wanted, SOMNUS cannot be beaten in Noav Zealand. Mated with good mares, his stock are already pro- nounced some of the most likely-looking youngsters on this coast. SOMNUS has such a »eputation as a handsome Horse,, and his breeding is so well known through- out Aew Zealand, ihat the proj rietors do not thjlnk it necessary to re-publish his pedigree in this notice Cards giving all particulars of both breeding and performances to be had on application. The fee charged, Five Guineas, is bo low that the services of SOMNUS are within reach of all horse breeders who desire good stock. Great imptovem nta made during the year in the Stud Farm at Foxton, enable the proprietors to place t the disposal of breeders, or owners of brood mares, ftist class paddocks, but every facility is given to those who wish to use other paddocking accommodation. A PRIZE CUP, value £20, with a sweepstake of 1 boy. each added, will be • given for three-year-olds the produce of SOMNUS for the coming season. See Manawatu Racing Club advertisement. Fee £& 6s cash or by P.N, due 4th January, 1886. I Groomage fee 6s payable at time of service. | Apply to R. HARWOOD, Foxton. I _ Manager for Baker and Co., Proprietors. ! y<"*"B&i, travel this season be f£%*/iB 9t 20g£gjififfl tween Whenuakara aud ' The Purebred Clydeßdale KN 0 C X D O N. 