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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 294, 19 December 1901, Page 4

AFTERNOON TEA! AFTERNOON TEA! STRAWBERRIES <v CREAM! STRAWBERRIES A - CREAM! LADIES and Gentlemen are reminded that they can obtain AFTEIt X 0 0 X TE A and a delicious I'late of STItAWBE It It IE S by visiting CRAIG'S REP RES ID! ENT ROOMS, GLADSTONE ROAD.

"i LSBORXK RACING CLUB T SUAIAJKR iMKK'J'ING, WKDNKSDAY AM) THURSDAY February 12th and l.'Uli, 1!)(J2 C. I). Bennett Ilandieupper.

P It 0 (; It A M ft] E . FIRST DAY. 1. FLYING HANDICAP, of -10 sovs ; .second horse to receive d sovs. from stakes. Nomination, Ids ; acceptance, Ids. ii furlongs. 2. MAI DI-IN HACK 'lt A CM, of 12 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovs. from stakes. For horses that have never won a race of any description. Weight, list. Post entry, Ids. .f-rnile. 3. FIRST HANDICAP lIURDLEItACJ'I, oi 10 sovs ; second horse to receive d sovs. from stakes. Nomination, Ids; acceptance, 20s. I.', miles. ■l. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP oi 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from stakes Kntrance, Ids , to close Thursday, February oth, at 9 p.m. fi furlongs. 5. SU Mil LOR HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. , Second horse to receive 10 sovs. I from stakes. Winner of any flat race of SO sovs in value after the declaration of weights to carry slbs penalty. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 30s. I I miles. (I. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. Winner to he sold by auction with engagements directly after the ,ace for 5 sovs , the surplus to he divided equally between the owner of flicsecond horse and the Race Fund. Entrance, id ; to close February 11, 7 furlongs. 7. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, olid sovs ; second horse to receive d sovs. from stakes. Minimum weight 3st. Entrance, 20s ; to close Thursday, February lith, at 9 p.m. 1 mile. 8. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 Sovs from stakes. Winner of Summer Handicap to carry 71hs penalty. Nomination Ids ; acceptance furlongs.

The Tea Hoorn? 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. JAMES CRAIG, BAKER AMD CONFECTIONER, Gladstone Road. H. WARREN, GROCER & GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT (Corner of Bright street and Gladstone Road), BEGS to notify the Residents of Gisborne and Surrounding District that he has a Large Stock of well-selected GROCERIES of all description, which ho 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 Fresh Supply oi CHOICE CONFECTIONERY. All Country Orders Promptly attended to. H. WAIIHEN, Grocer and General Provision Merchant. NOTICE.

SECOND DAY. 1. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 40 sovs ; .second lior.se to receive 5 sovs from stake. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. 1| 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. 1 mile. 3. SECOND HACK FEAT HANDICAP, of 3U sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Entrance, 15s ; to close Thursday February litli, at i) p.m. 7 furlongs.

IN Thanking the Residents of Gisborne and surrounding district for the liberal patronage accorded during the past 26 years G. HUMPHREYS Begs to notify that the WHEELWRIGHT AND BLACKSMITH SHOPS In connection with the Business of HUMPHREYS AND IS NOW OPEN Commodious Premises have been erected 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 Branches of the Trade.

4. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 35 Sovs ; second horse to receive a sovs from stakes. Nomination, fas acceptance, las. a furlongs. 5. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive '5 sovs from stakes. Mimimum weight Bst. Entrance, 20s. To close February (itli at 1) p.m, 7 furlongs. G. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive a sovs from stakes. Nomination, 2(Js ; Acceptance,, 20s. 1 mile and a dis7. DISPOSAL STAKES HANDICAP, oi 20 sovs. Winner to be sold by auction with engagements directly after the race for a sovs., the surplus over the selling price to he divided equally between the owner oi the second horse and the Race Fund. Entrance, 15s , to close at !) o’clock

G. HUMPHREYS & SONS, WHEELWRIGHTS AND BLACKSMITHS, Next Wesley Cliuroh, Bright Street. Telphone No. 149.] [Box j No. 74 CASH TIMBER YAitii, Gladstone Road. MAGKRELL & COLLEY, • GENERAL TIMBER MERCHANTS, BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, Have in Stock and for Sale:

night of first (lav’s races. C furlongs 8. FINAL HANDICAP, of 25 sovs. Entrance, 20s ; to close at 0 o’clock night of first day’s races. Weights to appear after the Grandstand Handicap. 7 furlongs. NOMINATIONS. MONDAY, January 13, at !) p.m. Weights for first day—Monday, January 27 til. Acceptances First Day, lhursdav, February 6th. For full programme, see posters. Stakes paid in full. M. G. NASMITH, Secretary.

250,000 FEET OF TIMBER, Consisting ol Kauri, 'Xotara, Matai, and Riruu in all classes; Planed, P.T.G.,Rusticated Weatherboards, and Match Lining, Palings, Gothic Pickets, Verandah Brackets and Drops, Mouldings, House Blocks, Carved Rimu and Kauri, Mantle Trusses; Xotara, Kauri, Rimu and Sugar Pine Doors; Kauri and Totara Sashes. JOINERY of any description made from thoroughly-seasoned timber. Timber prepared for Carving a speciality. A Splendid Line of Enamelled Wood Mantelpieces. Register Grates, Tiles, and all kinds of Ironmongery for General Building purposes. Nails, Lucks, Hinges, Ac., in Stock. Slates, Eire Bachs, and Bricks, Hydraulic Lime and Cement. SHIPMENTS OF TIMBER ARRIVING <; WEEKLY

w •RIHROSE & LESLIE 'E ARE OPENING UP SPECIAL SHIPMENTS Of GOLE REQUISITES; And invite the Inspection of the Public. A First-class Stock of SADDLERY AND HARNESS On Hand. SPECIAL EEDUCTIONS FOR CASH. PRIMROSE AND LESLIE; Gladstone Road & Peel Street. Gisborne.

By all Coastal Schooners and Steamers, from Auckland, Mercury Bay,'JL'aiarua, and Napier. Cheap (Quotations for Cash, Estimates oiven Fbee. MACKRELL & COLLEY, having a Large Staff of Efficient Workmen, are in a position to undertake and satisfactorily complete any class of Bpilding Work they may be entrusted with. Note the Addeess— MACKRELL & COLLEY, Builders and Contractors, Gladstone Road.

G, GGLDSWOBTHY & CO., FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS, GREY STREET, Gisborne. STIUNERALS furnished in the rposj; _flj Economical or Elaborate manner. EASONABLE CHARGES AND TERMS. G. GOLDSWORTHY was for many years in the Sydney firm of Messrs Charles Kinsella and Co., from whom he has excellent testimonials. Country Orders Receive Prompt Attention. WANTED KNOWN. "HTMIED. STEVENSON has re-commenced ■JU business in New and Commodious Premises on the old Peel street site. Reliable Horses, Good Accommodation, Honest Feeding, and First-rate Paddocking Guaranteed. Telephone No. 159.

G- KRONFELD, COMMISSION AGENT AND ISLAND PEUIT IMPOETEE. Sole Agenfc “DAGGER” Brand Mullet (Zealandiaj Canning Otamatea Kaipara). LITTLE QUEEN STREET, Auckland.

BUDGE WHITWORTH CYCLES. NEW ZEALAND AGENTS E. REYNOLDS & CO., AUCKLAND. Agents Wanted where not Represented.

THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS’ FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd, Conducted on Purely Mutual Principles. Accumulated Funds Exceed ... 1,428,0:10 Annual R: venue Exceeds / 3 37>°2» ; ,P EGIA.L FE A TURES. 1. . : r...!!>' Large Reserves, giving Absolute Security to Members. 2. Low Rates of Premium. 3. Surrender Values appiieo 10 Keep Policies in Force. а. All Profits belong to the Members. 5. Expenses of Management on Most Economical Scale. б. Claims (..aid Immediately upon Proof of Death and litle. 7.' Reserves Based upon the’ “ Severest Standard known to Acturiai Science.”,; NEW SYSTEM OF LIFE ASSURANCE, exempting from Payment of Premiums when the Assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated, either by accidental bociiiy injury, or by l.iness, or by mental disorde.. 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 A Co., Merchants], Walter Fell, M.D., M.R.C.S. Resident Secretary :V. H. Baxter. T. G. LAWLESS, District Agent, Gisborne. H, J, BURNS, Travelling Representative,