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PRINCE PURCHASES STOCK His Royal Highness Is Sending Eight Thoroughbreds to His Ranch in Alberta. * CALGARY,. Alta.,. May. 31.— Eight, thoroughbred horses are following in the wake of Professor W. L Carlyle, manager of the Prince of Wales ranch, who arrived back in Calgary, having left England on May 0, by the S. S. Monclare. Professor Carlyle:; visit to England was for the purpose of reporting to hi3 royal highness and discussing with him matters connected with the Princes ranch west of High River. "The prince," said Professor Carlyle, "still has the same keen interest in his ranch here that he always had. He asked about everything, the condition of the horses and cattle, what land was being cropped, the state of the gcneralty. He carried with him his own memories of his trip last year and there is very little that escapes him." Mr. Carlyle made a careful selection of thoroughbred horses for shipment to Alberta, some being purchased in England, and some in Ireland. They are expected in Alh-rta within the next seventeen days. In addition to the thoroughbreds four Clydesdales are being sent with the shipment, all from the best stock obtainable. Herodes Pride is a three-year-old filly, which has already distinguished itself on the racing fields of England. She is by Roi Herode, a well-known stallion, and who today is standing for service at 400 guineas. This filly has won some races and is in excellent training. Enigma is a three-year-old filly, by Great Surprise, and is also classed among the winners. Endurance is a four-year-old /illy from Forfitage by Forfarshire. This is the same strain that Yorkshire Lad was bred from. Then there is a two-year-old filly, not yet named, by Golden — Simontett by St. Simon, the old original strain of winning racers of the English turf. Irish Frieze is a three-year-old stallion, by Irish Marine. This horse has been in strict training at Newmarket all spring, and is now ready for racing. Of three mares bought in Ireland, two are four-year-olds and the other a three-yaar-old. The three-year-old is named Happy Day, by Achtol, by Santol. "It is the intention to sell most of thess horses," said Mr. Carlyle, "as there is a demand for them, and there will be no difficulty of disposing of them in Alberta." Mr. Carlyle met the Prince of Wales in London. He said the prince is feeling very fit, despite his recent accidents in the hunting field. His royal highness, though not knowing what his plans might be, expressed the wish to come to Alberta again as soon as he could possibly manage it, though of course, his next visit is very uncertain.
