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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 301, 30 December 1901, Page 4

AFTERNOON TKA! AFTERNOON TEA! STIIAWBFURIES & CREAM! STRAWBERRIES A CREAM! LADIES and Gentlemen are reminded that they can obtain AFT 1111 NOON TE A and a delicious Plate of S T It A \V BERRIES by visiting CRAIG'S REFRESHMENT ROOMS, GLADSTONE ROAD. The Tea Rooms upstairs have been renovated, and the whole cf 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-, BAKEII AND CONFECTIONER, Gladstone Road. H. WARREN, GROCER & GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANT (Corner of Bright street and Gladstone ltoad),

G ISDORNH RACING CLUR SUMMER MEETING, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY February 12th arid J.'Rli, 1!J02 CJ. D. Bennett Ilandicapper. I' R 0 G II A M i\l JO . FIRST DAY. F PLYING HANDICAP, of 10 sovs ’ •second horse to receive r> sovs. iron! stakes. Nomination, 15s : acceptance, las. f; furlongs. 2. MAID lON HACK RACK, of 12 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovs. from stakes. For horses that have wtm a race of any description. I.eight, Bsl. Post entry ins i-mile. a -“rV . handicap iiurdeeRACE, of in sovs ; second horse to receive ~> sovs. from stakes. Nomination, Ins ; acceptance, 20s l> miles.

-1. HHST JJACK FLAT HANDICAP of 2d .sovs , second iior.su to receive 5 sovs. from stakes. Entrance, las • to close Thursday, February (ith at 9 ji.in. (i furlongs. a. SUMMER HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. Second Jiorse lo receive JO sovs. from stakes. Winner of any flat race of 00 sovs in value after llie declaration oi weights to carry albs penalty. Nomination, 20s acceptance, 80s. 11 miles. 0. SHOUTS HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. Winner to he sold by auction with engagements directly after the .ace for a sovs , the surplus to i>e divided equally between the owner of the second horse and the Pace Fund. Silt-ranee, 15 ; to close February 0, 7 furlongs. 7. FIRST WKLTKK HANDICAP, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive a sovs. from stakes. Minimum weight Bst. Entrance, 20s ; to close Thursday, February Gib, at 0 p.m. I mile. 8. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive a Sovs from stakes. Winner of Summer Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. Nomination las ; acceptance las. 7 furlongs. SECOND DAY. 1. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 111 sovs ; second horse to receive a sovs from stake. Nomination, las ; acceptance, 20s. II miles.

BEGS to notify the lie;.id-.nts of Gisborne and Surrounding District that he has a Large well-selected G If OCEEIES 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 of CHOICE CON FECTIONERA. All Country Orders Promptly attended to. 11. AVAIIREN, Grocer and General Provision Merchant. NOTICE. IN Thanking the Residents of Gisborne and surrounding distiiat for the liberal patronage accorded duiing the past 2ti years G. HUMPHREYS Begs to nolify that the WHEELWRIGHT AND BLACKSMITH SHOPS In connection with the Business of HUMPHREYS AND SUNS, IS NOW OI’EN Commodious Premises have been erected nest to the Wesley Church, Bright Street, where the firm trust to receive a continuanco 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 Firm will be in a position to undertake work in All Branches of the Trade.

2. COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 35 so vs ; second liorse to receive o sovs from stake. For horses bred in the Counties of Cook and Uaiapu. Nomination, las ; acceptance, 15s. 1 mile. 3. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 20 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Entrance, Jos ; to close Thursday February Oth, at t) 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, 20s. To close February oth at 9 p.m. 7 furlongs. 0. GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stakes. Nomination, 20s ; Acceptance,, 20s l 1 mile and a distance. 7. DISPOSAL STAKES HANDICAP, of 20 sovs. Winner to be sold by . auction with engagements directly after the lace for 5 sovs., the surplus over Hie selling price to be divided equally between the owner of the second horse and the Race Fund.

G. HUMPHREYS & SONS, WHEELWRIGHTS AND BLACKSMITHS, Next Wesley Church, Bright Street. Telphone No. 149.] [Box No. 74 CASH TIMBER YARD, Gladstone Road. MACKRELL & COLLEY, GENERAL TIMBER MERCHANTS, BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, Have in Stock and £or Sale : AfA AAA EEET OE TIMBER, '/jO'J,UUU Consisting of— Kauri, Totara, Matai, and Rnnu in all classes; Planed, P.T.G.,Rusticated Weatherboards, and Match Lining, Palings, Gothic Pickets, Verandah Brackets and Drops, Mouldings, House Blooks, Carved liimu and Kauri, Mantle Trusses; Totara, Kauri, Itimu 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, Locks, Hinges, Ac., in Stock. Siates, Eire Backs, and Bricks, Hydraulic Lime and Cement. SHIPMENTS OE TIMBER ARRIVINGj WEEKLY

Entrance, 15s , to close at 9 o’clock night of first ilav’.s races. G 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 GLh. For full programme, see Stakes paid in full. M. (x. NASMITH, Secretary.

FHISMSE & LESLII •B ARE OPENING UP SPECIAL SHIPMENTS Op GOLF REQUISITES; And invito tho Inspection oi tho Public. [A First-class Stock ol SADDLERY AND .HARNESS On Hand. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR CASH. PRIMROSE AND LESLIE; Gladstone Road & Peel Street. Gisborne.

By all Coastal Schooners anti Steamers, from Auckland, Mercury Bay, Taiarua, and Napier. Cheap Quotations for Cash. Estimates given Feee. MACKRELL & 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 the Address — MACKRELL & COLLEY, Builders and Contractors, Gladstone Road.

Gr, GOLDS WOK THY & CO., FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS, GREY STREET, Gisborne. OCNERALS furnished in the most Economical or Elaborato manner. EASONABLE CHARGES AND TERMS. G. GOLDSWORTHY was for many years -in the Sydney firm of Messrs Charles Kinsella and Co., from whom ho has excellent testimonials. Country Orders Receive Prompt Attention. WANTED KNOWN. FRED. STEVENSON Ims re-commenced business in New and Commodious Premises on tho old Peel street site. Reliable Horses, Good Accommodation, Honest Feeding, and First-rate Paddocking Guaranteed. Telephone No. 159.

THE BRITISH EMPIRE SIXPENNY STABLES. Entrance by Eirebell, Bright street. TinHE Best Stable in town tor 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 OF FEED. Good raddocking for Horses. FIRST-CLASS HACKS FOR HIRE. tjeown and Tyg"cDONNELL Proprietors.

. RUD6E WHITWORTH GYOLES. jj NEW ZEALAND AGENTS | B. REYNOLDS & CO., jj AUCKLAND. \ Agents Wanted where not Represented. I THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS 5 FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Conducted on Purely Mutual Principles. Accumulated Funds Exceed) ... ... ... ,41,428000 AxxUAL Revenue Exceeds SP ECIA T. FEA TTJRES. 1. Exceptionally Large Reserves, giving Absolute Security to Members. 2. Low Rates of Premium. [ 3. Surrender Values applied to keep Policies in Force. 4. All Profits belong to the Members. 5. Expenses of Management on Most Economical Scale. 6. Claims paid Immediately upon Proof of Death and I itle. 7. Reserves Based upon the “ Severest Standard known to Acturial Science.’’J, NEW SYSTEM 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. LAWLESS, District Agent, Gisborne. H. J. BURNS, Travelling Representative. j