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tin's IJt'iivrrton firm. Proi)ahly their greatest victory was that scored at the Pan 

 American Exposition in Bnti'alo. l!)()l.when they showed six mares in events for Ameri- 

 can-bred Clydesdales, winninii- five of the classes, and cominji; second in the sixth, 

 while they won tlie cliampionships in the same classes. 



The senior member of the firm. INIr. T. C. Hodi-kinson, was reoarded in his 

 vonn^er davs as one of the best riders and drivers in the conntry. and also an excellent 

 jnd^e of horses. He has acted in the latter capacity on many occasions. Ijeing most 

 fair ill hi- decisions, and estalilishiiig an envialile re])utati(ni. Mr. Tisdale. his nejihew 



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and associate, is a horseiiiaii ol' remarkable popiihirity, who lias always been consid- 

 ered a hrst-ciass driver. Whether displaying oi- judging his liorses. he is entirely in 

 his element, and is thoroughly interested in all pha.ses of his l)Visiness, being a prom- 

 inent figure at horsemen's associations. 



'i'iic farm of llii- prosjierons firm is situated a few miles out of Heaverloii. on Lake 

 Simcoc. all ideal spot for such an extensive l)usiness. The stables are thoroughly 

 modern and u|)-to-date in e({ui))ment. and yearly improvements keep them among 

 the best of these establishments. 



