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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 298, 24 December 1901, Page 4

AFTERNOON TEA! AFTERNOON TEA! STRAWBERRIES & CREAM! STRAWBERRIES A CREAM ! ~B" ADIES and Gentlemen are reminded S i ti.at they can obtain AFTEItN O 0 N T E A and a delicious Plate of STRAWBERRIES by visiting CRAIG'S REF RE 3H M ENT 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. JAMES CRAIG-, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Gladstone Road. GROCER & GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT (Corner of Bright street and Gladstone Road],

Gusborne racing clch r SUMMER MEETING, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY February 12th and lath, IUU2 C. D. Bennett Ilundicapper. PROGRA M M Id . FIRST DAY. >■ FRYING HANDICAP, of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs. froui Nomination, 15s : acceptance, 15s. 11 furlongs. 2. RIAIDMN HACK RACK, of 12 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovss iron) stakes. For horses that have never won a race of any description, neight, Sst. Post entry D)s i-inile. 3 'J7c‘T r - handi cap HURDLERACE, of -111 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from stakes. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. ]< miles. 1. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 0 sovs. from stakes. Kntrance, 15s ; to close Thursday, February Oth, at 0 p.m. (1 furlongs. 5. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stakes. Winner of any flat race ol 50 sovs in value after the declaration of weights to carry 51!js penalty. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 30s. l:j miles. 0. 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 the second horse and the Race Fund. Entrance, 15 ; to close February 6, 7 furlongs. 7. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of 25 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs. from stakes. Minimum weigiil Xst. Entrance, 20s , to close Thursday, February Oth, at !) 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 7ibs penalty. Nomination 15s ; acceptance 15s. 7 furlongs.

BEGS to notify the liesith nts of Gisborne and Surrounding District that he has a Large well-selected GEOOEEIES 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 Fresh Supply of CHOICE CON Fir CTIONEII Y. AU Country Orders Promptly attended to. H. WAEEEN, Grocer and General Provision Merchant. NOTICE. IN Thanking the Residents of Gisborne and surrounding district for the hberal patronage accorded during the past 26 years

SKCOND DAY

1. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 40 so vs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 20s. lj 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 FLAT HANDICAP, of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Entrance, 15s ; to close Thursday February oth, at !) 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 Sst. Entrance, 2(Js. To close February 6th at 8 p.m. 7 furlongs. 6. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Nomination, 2Us ; Acceptance,, 2Us. 1 mile and a dis-

0. HUMPHREYS Begs to notify that the WHEELWItIGHT AND BLACKSMITH SHOPS In connection with the Business of 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 tne EiSGINKEKIiSG T, when the Firm will be in a position to undertake work in All Branches of the Trade.

tance. 7. DISPOSAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. Winner to bp sold by auction with engagements directly after the race lor 5 .sovs., the surplus over 1 lie selling price to be divided equally between the owner of the second horse and the Race Fund. Entrance, las , to close at 9 o’clock night of lirst dav’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 tli. Acceptances First Day, Thursday, February 6th. For full programme, see Stakes paid in full. M. G. NASMITH, Secretary.

G. HUMPHREYS & SOUS, WHEELWRIGHTS AND BLACKSMITHS, Next Wesley Church, Bright Street. Telphone No. 149.] [Box No. 74 CASH TIMBER YARD, Gladstone Road. fiiIAGKRELL & COLLEY, GENERAL TIMBER MERCHANTS, BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, Have in Stock and for Sale: OKA FEET of timber, AJtvConsisting of— Kauri, Totara, Matai, and Rimu 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; Totara, Kauri, Rimu and su'"‘ ir Fine 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

E ARE OPENING UP SPECIAL SHIPMENTS Of GOLE REQUISITES, And invite the Inspection of the Publio. A First-class Stock of SADDLERY And HARNESS On Hand. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR CASH. PRIMROSE AND LESLIE, Gladstone Road & Peel Street. Gisborne.

Muutelpieces. Kegister Grates, Tnes, and all kinds ol Ironmongery for General Building purposes. Nails, Bocks, Hinges, Ac., in Stock. Slates, Eire Bachs, and Bricks, Hydraulic Lime and Cement. SHIPMENTS UF TIMBER Alt HIVING, WEEKLY By all Coastal Schooners and Steamers, from Auckland, Mercury Bay, Taiarua, and Napier. Cheap Quotations for Cash. Estimates qiven Fbee. MACIvBELL & COLLEY, having a Large Stall of Ellicient Workmen, are in a position to undertake and satisfactorily complete any class of Building Work they may be entrusted with. Note tub Address— MACKRELL & COLLEY, Builders and Contractors, Gladstone Boad.

Gr, GOLDS WOE THY & 00., FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS, GREY STREET, Gisborne. gTTUNERALS furnished in the most b ' 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.

THE BRITISH EMPIRE SIXPENNY STABLES. Entranco by Firebell, Bright street. rfTHE Best Stable in town for Convenience JL and Comfort for Horses. Large and Well-sheltered SHEDS for Vehicles. Customers are treated with Civility and Attention, and Horses with Carefulness and given the BEST Ob' FEED. Good Paddocliing for Horses. FIRST-CLASS HACKS FOR HIRE. jgROWN AND M cDONNELL Proprietors.

FEED. STEVENSON has re-commenced 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. 150.

RUO6E WHITWORTH CYCLES. NEW ZEALAND AGENTS E. REYNOLDS & CO., AUCKLAND. Agents Wanted where not Represented.

T H K AUSTRALIAN A WIDOWS’ LUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Ooaducted on Purely Mutual Principles. Accumulated Funds Exceed! ... ... ... /"1,425,000 Annual Revenue Exceeds ... ... ... £' 2 27> 000 SPECIAL FEATURES. 1. Except •!!>• Large Reserves, giving Absolute Security to Members. 2. Lev.- k -. f Premium. 3. .Su- -. ... V dues applied to keep Policies in Force. 4. A! t . belong to the Members. 5. Ex Dr oe--, of Management or. Most Economical Scale. 6. Claims paid Immediate!;,' upon Proof of Death and Title. 7. Reserves Eased upon the “ Severest Standard known to Acturia! Sr i -nce.”', NEW SYS 1 KM OF LIFE ASS UR \NCE, exempting from Payment of Premiums when u.e Assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated, either by accidental bodily injury, or bv illness, or by mental disorder. H-. ad Office for Nrw Zealand: 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. Directors: John G. W. Aitken, J.P. [Aitken, Wilson and Co.. Merchants], Alexander H. Tmnbt.il [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.