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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 297, 23 December 1901, Page 4

AFTEIiNOON TEA: AFTERNOON TEA! STRAWBERRIES 4- CREAM! STRAW BERRIES A CREAM LADIES and Gentlemen are reminded that they can obtain AFTERNOON TEA and a delicious Plate of S T it A W E E It HIES by visiting C KAIGr'S REFRESHMENT ROOMS, GLADSTONE ROAD. The Tea Rooms upstairs have been renovated, and the whole of the spacious balcony thrown open to visi tore, 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 AND CONFECTIONER, Gladstone Road. 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 La'ge Stockof well-selected GKOCEKIE id of all description, which he is selling CHEAPER than anyone in Gisborne.

G ,: INK RACING summer M EETI CLLIi NC, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY February 12t.ii and LLh, J!jU2 C. D. Bennett Ilandicapper. PUOGU A M M K . FIRST DAY. 1. FLYING HANDICAP, of -10 sov.s • second lior.se to receive 5 sows, from stakes. Nomination, 15s : acceptance, Iss. 0 furlongs 2. MAIDKM HACK RACK, of 12 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovs. from stakes. For horses that have never won a rate of any description. V\eipht, hst. Post entry, itis. 1-niile. HANDICAP lIURDLERACIv.or 10 sows ; second horse to leceite 5 sots, from stakes. Nomina 1 ion, 15s, acceptance, 2(Js. It, ofniles. •1. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP of 20 sows , second horse to receive 5 sovs. from stakes. Kntrance, 15s ; to close Thursday, February oth, at !) p.m. 0 furlongs. 5. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 7U sov.s. Second horse to receive 10 sovs. irom stakes. Winner of any flat race oi 50 sovs in value after the declaration of weights to carry 51Ijs penalty. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, ,'iOs. Li miles. 0. SHORTS HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. Winner to be sold by auction wilii engagements directly after the .ace for 5 sows , the surplus to he divided equally between the owner of the second horse and the Race Fund. Entrance, 15 ; to close February G, 7 furlongs. 7. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of 25 sows ; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from stakes. Minimum weight Bst. Entrance, 20s ; to close Thursday, February 6th, at !! p.m. 1 mile. 8. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of ■lO sovs ; second horse to receive 5 Sovs from stakes. Winner of Summer Handicap to carry 71b.s penalty. Nomination 15s ; acceptance' 15s. 7 furlongs.

A Full Supply of FRUIT AND VEGETABLES always in Stock and Arriving. SMOKED FISH Arrives by Every Steamer. A Fresh Supply of CHOICE CON FECTIONEIIY. AU Country Orders Promptly attended to. H. WARREN, Grocer and General Provision Merchant. NOTICE. iN Thanking the Residents of Gisborne and surrounding district for the liberal patronage accorded during the past 2(i years G. HUMPHREYS Begs to notify that the WHEELWRIGHT AND BLACKSMITH SHOPS In connection with the Business of HUMPHREYS AND SUNS, IS NOW OPEN Commodious Premises have been erected next to the Wesley Church, Blight Street, where the linn trust to l'ccehe a continuance of Public Patronage.

SECOND DAY. 1. SECOND HANDICAP lIUHDLE RACE, of 40 sows ; second horse to receive 5 sows from stake. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. 1J 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, las ; acceptance, 15s. 1 mile. 3. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Entrance, las ; to close Thursday February Uth, at 9 p.m. 7 furlongs. 4. ELECTRIC HANDICAP, of 35 Sows ; 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 9 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, of 20 sovs. Winner to he sold by auction with engagements directly after the race for 5 sovs., the surplus over I lie 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 dav’s races. 6 furlongs 8. FINAL HANDICAP, of 25 sovs. Entrance, 20s ; 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.

As in .tile past, every effort will be made to give Entire fciatisfaetion. Due notice will be given when arrangements are completed for the opening of ttie D-N GINEEIiING DKPAj.iTMKMT, when the Firm will be in a position to undertake work in All Branches of the Trade. G. HUMPHREYS & SONS, WHEELWRIGHTS AND BLACKSMITHS, Next Wesley Church, Bright Street. Telphone No. 149.] [Box_No. 74 CASK TIMBER YARD, Gladstone lioad. MAGKBELL & COLLEY, GENERAL TIMBER MERCHANTS, BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, Have iu Stock and for Sale : OKA { u \ EEET of timber, Consisting of— Kauri, Totara, Matai, and Riinu in all classes; l’laned, P.T.G.,Rusticated Weatherboards, and Match Lining, Palings, Gothic Pickets, Verandah Bracaets and Drops, Mouldings, House Blocks, Carved Rimu and Kauri, Mantle Trusses; Totara, Kuuri, Rimu and Sugar Pine Doors; Kauri and Totara Sashes.

Weights for first day—Monday, January 27 th. Acceptances First Day, Thursday, February bill. For full programme, see Stakes paid in full. M. G. NASMITII, Secretary. PRIMROSE & LESLIEARE OPENING UP SPECIAL SHIPMENTS Of GOLE KEQUISITE3, And invite the Inspection of the Public. A First-class Stock of SADDLERY AND H A RNEBB On Hand. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR CASH. PRIMROSE AND LESLIE, Gladstone Road & Peel Street. Gisborne. G, GOLDSWORTHY & CO., FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS, GREY STREET, Gisborne. ITIUNERALS furnished in the most _I2 Economical or Elaborate manner. EASONABLE CHARGES AND TERMS. G. GOLDSWORTHY was for many years in the Sydney firm of Messrs Charles Kinselia and Co., from whom he has excellent testimonials. Country Orders Receive Prompt Attention. WANTED KNOWN. TTUtED. STEVENSON has re-commenced IP 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.

JOINERY of any description made from thoroughly-seasoned timber. Timber prepared lor Carving a speciality. A Spiendid Cine of Enamelled Wood Mantelpieces. Register Grates, Tiles, and all kinds of Ironmongery for General Building purposes. Hails, Bocks, Binges, die., in Stock. Biates, Tire Backs, and Bricks, Hy draulic Lime and Cement. ; SHIPMENTS Ok' TIMBER ARRIVINGS WEEKLY By all Coastal Schooners and Steamers, from Auckland, Mercury Bay, Taiarua, and Napier. C '/leap Quotations for Cash . Estimates given Free.' MACKRELL & COLLEY, having a Large Stall of Efficient Workmen, are in a position to undertake and satisfactorily complete any class of Building Work they may be entrusted with. Note the Address— MACKRELL & COLLEY, Builders and Contractors, Gladstone Road.

THE BRITISH EMPIRE SIXPENNY STABLES. Entrance by Firebell, Bright street. THE Best Stable in town for Convenience and Comfort for Horses. Large and Well-sheltered SHEDS for Vehicles. Customers are treated witfi Civility and Attention, and Horse 3 with Carefulness and given the BEST OF FEED. Good Paddocking for Horses. FIRST-CLASS HACKS FOR HIRE. ■jgEOWN AND' jyj"cDONNELL Proprietors.

RUBGE 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. ... ... ... Annual Revenue Exceeds ... /^37.°00 SPECIAL FEATURES. 1. ExcejT.-'v • ily Large Reserves, giving Absolute Security to Members. 2. Lo.' it - a Premium. 3. Sin 1:; Values applied to keep Policies in Force. 4. All I ■ belong to the Members. 5. Expenses of Management on Most Economical Scale. 6. Claims paid Immediately upon Proof of Death and Title. 7. Reserves Based upon the “ Severest Standard known to Acturiai Scunce."^. NEW SYS': KM OF LIFE ASSURANCE, exempting from Payment of Premiums when the Assured is ehher temporarily or permanently incapacitated, either by accidental bodily injury, or by iliness, or by mental disotder. 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. LAWLESS, District Agent, Gisborne. H, J. BURNS, Travelling Representative.