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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 293, 18 December 1901, Page 4

AFTERNOON TEA! AFTERNOON TEA! STRAWBERRIES * CREAM! STRAWBERRIES A CREAM ! LADIES and Gentlemen are reminded that they can obtain AFTERNOON TEA and a delicious Plate of STEAWHERRIES by visiting CRAIG'S REFRESHMENT ROOMS, GLADSTONE ROAD. The Tea Rooms upstairs have been renovated, and the whole of the spacious balcony thrown open to visitore, affording a pleasant retreat on a warm afternoon. The Rooms are open at all hours of the day. An excellent Stock of Confectionery always on hand.

G GISBORNE RACIN'G CLUB SUMMER MEETING, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY February 1-tli and Ritli, IDUR C. D, Bennett. . I landicajjper.

PKOGR A M M E . FIRST DAY. 1. FLYING HANDICAP, of -10 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys, from stakes. .Nomination, 15s ; acceptance,lss. (i furlongs. 2. MAIDEN HACK RAC Is, of 12 soys ; second lior.se to receive 2 soys. from stakes. For horses that have never won a nice of any description. Weight, fist. Post entry, 10s. i-mile. 3. 'FIRST HANDICAP JIURDLERACK, of 10 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys, from stakes. Nomination, 1.55, acceptance, 20s. It miles. •4. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP ol 20 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys, from stakes. Entrance, 15s ; to close Thursday, February lith, at 9 p.m. 6 furlongs. 5. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stakes. Winner of any flat race of 50 sovs in value after the declaration of weights to carry 51bs penalty. Nomination, 20s , acceptance, 30s. lj- miles. 6. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. Winner to he sold by auction witli engagements directly after the , ace for 5 sovs , the surplus to he divided equally between the owner of the second horse and the Race Fund. Entrance, 15 ; to close February ti, 7 furlongs. 7. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from stakes. Minimum weight Bst. Entrance, 20s ; to close 'Thursday, February Gth, at !J p.m. 1 mile. 8. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of •10 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 Sovs from stakes. Winner of Summer Handicap to carry 7lbs penalty. Nomination 15s ; acceptance 15s. 7 furlongs.

JAMES CRAIG, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Gladstone Road. H. WARREN, GROCER & GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT (Corner of Bright street and Gladstone Road), BEGS to notify the Resid nts of Gisborne and Surrounding District that he has a La ge Stock of wed-seleettd GROCERIES of all description, which he is selling CHEAPER than anyone in Gisborne.

A Full Supply of FRUIT AND VEGETABLES always in Stock and Arriving. SMOKED FISH Arrives by Every Steamer, A Ficsh Supply of CHOICE CONFECTIONERY. All Country Orders Promptly attended to. H. WARREN, Grocer and General Provision Merchant. NOTICE. IN Thanking the Residents of Gisborne and surrounding disuict for the liberal pat'Otmge accorded during the past U(i yeurs G. HUMPHREYS

SECOND DAY. 1. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, ot -10 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. If miles. 2. COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 35 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. For horses bred in the Counties of Cook and Waiapu. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s.

Begs to notify that the WHEELWRIGHT AND BLACKSMITH SHOT’S In connection with the Business of HUMPHREYS AND bUl\ 8, IS NOW OPEN Commodious Premises have been orected next to the Wesley Church, Bright Street, where the firm trust to receive a continuance of Public Patronage. As in the past, every effort will be made to give Entire Satisfaction. Due notice will be given when arrangements are completed for the opening of the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, when the Eirm will be in a position to undertake work in All Branohes of thu Trade.

1 mile. 3. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Entrance, 15s ; to close Thursday February 6th, at !J p.m. 7 furlongs. 4. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 35 Sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Nomination, 15s acceptance, 15s. 5 furlongs. 5. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Mimimum weight Bst. Entrance, 20s. To close February 6th at 3 p.m. 7 furlongs. 6. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP_of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Nomination, 20s ; Acceptance,, 20s. 1 mile and a distance. 7. DISPOSAL STAKES HANDICAP, oi 20 sovs. Winner to be sold by auction with engagements directly after the race for 5 sovs., the surplus over the selling price to be divided equally between the owner of the second horse and the Race Fund. Entrance, 15s , to close at 9 o’clock night of first dgv’s races. 6 furlongs 8. FINAL HANDICAP, of 25 sovs. Entrance, 2Us ; to close at 9 o’clock night of first day’s races. Weights to appear after the Grandstand Handicap. 7 furlongs. NOMINATIONS. MONDAY, January 13, at 9 p.m. Weights for first day—Monday, January 27 th. Acceptances—First Day, Thursday, February Gth. For full programme, see posters. Stakes paid in full. M. G. NASMITH, Secretary.

G. HUMPHREYS & SONS, WHEELWRIGHTS AND BLACKSMITHS, Next Wesley Church, Bright Street. Telphone No. 149.] OABH TIMBER YARD, Gladstone Load. MACKRELL & COLLEY, GENERAL TIMBER MERCHANTS, BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, Have in Stock and lor Sale: 250,000 Kauri, Totara, Matai, and Kimu in all classes; Planed, P.T.G.,Rusticated Weatherboards, and Matoh Lining, Palings, Gothic Pickets, Verandah Brackets and Drops, Mouldings, House Blooks, Carved Rimu and Kauri, Mantle Trusses; Totara, Kauri, Rimu and Sugar Pine Doors; Kauri and Totara Sashes.

PRIMROSE & LESLIE w E ARE OPENING UP SPECIAL SHIPMENTS Of GOLF REQUISITES, And invite the Inspection of the Public. A First-class Stock of S.A.DDIAE BY AND HARNESS On Hand. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR CASH. PRIMROSE AND LESLIE, Gladstone Road & Peel Street. Gisborne.

JOINEBY of any description made from thoroughly-seasoned timber. '.Timber prepared lor Carving a speciality. A Splendid Cine of Enamelled Wood Mantelpieces. Eegister Grates, Tiles, and all kinds ot Ironmongery for General Building purposes. Balls, Locks, Binges, Ac., ill Stock. Slates, i’ire Backs, and Bricks, Hydraulic Lime and Cement. SHIPMENTS UI? XIAIBJS.It WEEKLY By all Coastal Schooners and Steamers, from Auckland, Mercury Bay, Taiarua, and Napier. Cheap (Quotations for Cash. Estimates given Ekee. MACKIIELL & COLLEY, having a Large Staff ot Efficient Workmen, are in a position to undertake and satisiactorily complete any class of Building Work tiiey may be entrusted with. Note tub Addbess— MACKRELL & COLLEY, Builders and Contractors, Gladstone Hoad.

G-, GOLDSWOBTHY & CO., FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS, | GREY STREET, Gisborne. ffTHJNERALS furnished in the most Jtj Economical or Elaborate manner. EASONABLE CHARGES AND TERMS. G. GOLDSWORTHY was for many years in the Sydney firm of Messrs Charles liinsulla and Co., from whom he has excellent testimonials. Country Orders Receive Prompt Attention. WANTED KNOWN. EKED. STEVENSON has re-commenced business in New and Commodious Pit mises on the old Peel street sue. Reliable Horses, Good Accommodation, Honest Feeding, and First-rate Paddoeking Guaranteed. Telephone No. 151).

G- KRONFELD, COMMISSION AGENT AND ISLAND FEDIT IMPOETEB. Sole Agenii “ DAGGER ” Brand Mullet (Zealandia_ Canning Company, Otamatea Kaipara). LITTLE QUEEN STREET, Auckland.

RUBGE WHiTWGRTH CYCLES. NEW ZEALAND AGENTS E. REYNOLDS &■ CO., AUCKLAND. Agents Wanted where not Represented.

AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS 9 FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Conducted on Purely Mutual Principles. Accumulated Funds Exceed. ... ... ... £i, 428,000 Annual Revenue Exceeds ... ... ... ' -FECIAL FEATURES. 1. En-i Large Reserves, giving Absolute Security 1:1 Members. 2. Low K.u.cs of Premium. 3. Surrender Values applied '0 keep Policies in Force. 4. All Profits belong 10 the Members. 5. Expenses of Management on Most Economical Scale. 6. Claims p.tirl Immediately upon Proof of Death and Title. 7. Reserves Based upon the “Severest Standard knotin t« Acturia! Science.”; NEW SYST EM OF LIFE ASSURANCE, exempting from Payment of Premiums when the Assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated, either by accidental bodily injury, or by illness, or by mental disorder. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. Directors: John G. W. Aitken, J.P. [Aitken, Wilson and Co., Merchants". Alexander H. Turnbull [W. & G. Turnbull & Co., Merchants], Walter Fell, M.D., M.R.C.S. Resident Secretary :V. H. Baxter. T. G. LAWLFSS, District Agent, Gisborne. H. J. BURNS, Travelling Representative.