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Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 706, 30 December 1902, Page 3

1.0.0. F. PICNIC. NEW YEAR’S DAY. NEW YEAR’S DAY. KAITERATAHI ! KAITEKATAHI : First Train, 9..30 a.m.; ’second, 1 p.m. PROGRAMME. 1. ODDFELLOWS’ HANDICAP, 100 yards. 2. GIRLS’ RACE (under 15). Ist Prize, Trophy, presented by Mi S. McLerncn ; 2nd prize, Tropny presented by Mark Way. 3. LADIES’ RACE. Ist Prize. Trophy, presented by Dro. W. S. Collins; 2nd Prize, Trophy, pic sen ted bv Mr- T. Hood ; 3rd Prize, Trophy, ' presented in Adair Bros. 4. BOYS’ RACE (under 15). Ist Prize, Suit oi Clothes, presented by New Zealand Clothing Factory ; 2nd Prize, Medal, presented bv Mr W. Good. 5. BAND EVOLUTIONS, as to „c performed at Masterton Band Contest. (1. 220 YARDS, 0.11. C.

7. TI-IRKE-LEGGKD RACE. Ist 2nd, and 3rd Casli Prizes. 8. OBSTACLE RACE. Ist Prize, £2 ; 2nd Prize, Trophy, present ed by Air W. Miller ; 3rd Prize, lib tobacco, presented by Craw ford and Son. 9. CLIMBING GREASY POLE, Prize at top of pole. 10. CATCHING GREASY PIG (regu lar thoroughbred), presented u> Bro. Con Neenan. 11. FINAL OF 0.H.C., 110 yard.,. Ist Prize, £5, or Suit of Clothes presented by Rosmotham and Searle ; 2nd Prize, £2, or Trophv ; 3rd, £l, or Trophy. 12. BANDSMEN’S RACE HANDICAP. Ist Prize, Cash ; 2nd Prize, Medal, presented by Air It. Seymour. 13. BOYS’ COMIC BUN-EATING CONTEST, Ist and 2nd Cain Prizes. The above is not by any means all tlie Fun. Races for tbe Children, ui the hands of Mr W. Wenb and las stewards. Toys in plenty for prizes ENTRIES for Oddfellows Handicap (open to all-comers) will close wiln Bro. W. Howard, at Miller’s, at 9.30 p.m.\ SATURDAY, 27th December. Handicaps published in Monday s papers. Entrance (with past two > ears’ performances), 3s. 'l'lie Judge’s decision in all events will be linal. All other events, post entries, Is. CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING, in the hands of Bros. Watson (3). This is to lie the day of I lie whole year, so start it well bv coming to the 1.0.0. F. PICNIC, Don’t forget it ! It. ROBB, It. COG Alt, Hon. Secs.

REDUCTION IN PRICE OF GAS, /'gl lII'. Directors of the Gisborne Gas JL Company, Ltd., have pleasure in announcing that, from the Ist JANUARY, 1903, the Price of Gas lor lighting purposes will he REDUCED by TENPENCE per thousand feet. With Gas at the Reduced rate, and with the marvellous results obtained from the Welsbach Burner, every house in Gisborne should adopt Gas for lighting purposes; and, in order to facilitate the fitting up of houses with necessary piping, gaslittings, burners, etc., the’ Company are prepared to underlain this work at COST PRICE, for Cash, or on EASY TIME PAYMENTS. It is hoped that this SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION in price, and the inexpensive and easy method of obtaining fittings, will render Gas still more acceptable to the Public as ail Illume riant-, and tliat it will lead to such a development in its use as will enable a further substantial reduction in price to be made at an early date. A splendid assortment of GASFITTINGS is on view at the Company' s Offices, and inspection is invited. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE. KIA ORA CO-OPERATIVE DAIRYING COMPANY, LIMITED. TIIE STATUTORY MEETING ol the above Company will he held at the Schoolhouse, Makauri, at eight o’clock p.11i., on MONDAY, the find February, 1903, to receive the Report of the Directory THE FIRST GENERAL MEETING of the Company will lie held at the same time and place. BUSINESS, To elect Directors and Auditor, and to transact any other business that may come before the Meeting in accordance wi,Lh the Articles of Association. T. A. COLEMAN, Secretary. Gisborne, December 20, 1902. ORMOND POUND.

IM P 0 U H D E D, By Ranger— One Bay Mare, no visible brand, all saddle marks on back, wire marks on hind legs, unshod. If not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold at the above Bound on Bth JANUARY, 1903. C. NEENAN, Poundkeeper. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. THE ANNUAL GARDEN FETE Will be held on THURSDAY, 12th FEBRUARY, 1903 Instead of January 15th, as previously notified. DENTIS T II Y .; Apprentice wanted, by a leading Auckland Dentist. Premium required.; Full particulars at— GISBORNE TIMES OFFICE. B. Y. LUTTRELL, Y ETERINARY CHILDERS SURGEON, ROAD, GISBORNE. ANDREW GRAHAM, ACCOUNTANT, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT; AGENT lor the— Victoria Insurance Company, Ltd. Fire and Fidelity Guarantee, FIRE RISKS of evey description, including Gisborne Block Risks, taken at Lowest Current Rates. Policies issued Guaranteeing the integritv of Employees in Positions of Trust. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. OFFICE: GLADSTONE ROAD (next to Mr J. Townley's.) TO LET—Small Shop, in Gladstone road. Apply T. G. Lawless, Agent. oTleale—The finest Site or a Store and General Dealer in Poverty Bay (outside of Gisborne), Compensation clause, —Stubbs and Co. pjy Shaving and Hairdressing Saloon, next Morgan’s, Gladstone Road, is now open, and the patronage of the public is nvited. QTOP aVßritish p ~ * | KJ empire Stables! Stand: reeds Is. Gigs and Hacks foi | hire.

EVERYONE invited to inspect the Is and 6d Tables at “The Beehive" Fancy Depot. Wondetful variety.