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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2441, 4 March 1909, Page 3

To the J Judies of G-ishoTue DEAR MADAM,— - ' - " 2ho object of this announcement is to tell you of the arrival of new goods, avd to mention one or two other things, that will not only interest you, but will be of material service in helping you to dress well. . . . , . Our first shipment, which includes novelties and regular merchandise for every department, is now being unpacked, • These goods come to us direct from the World's principal manufacturers and represent the best values obtainable in correct styles for Autumn and Winter wear, having been selected with special caie by our on on buy cts . ■/ > This is a progressive age, and a progressive business must have a courteous and well trained sale's force. To this end we have secured the services of three ladies, each of whom are specialists. „ , , Miss Smith who made herself so popular with the Christchurch ladies, by reason of her ability, judgment, and refined taste, while being the principal lady in the Mantle and Costume department of W. Strange and Co., now takes charge of our Mantle and Costume Deparfment. / . 7 , „ Miss Ranks] who is in control of cur Millinery room, is without doubt the cleverest artist that oisoorne ■ has ever had. Her six years experience in an important position in the Model room of such a high class house as Farmer and Co., of Pitt Street, Sydney, puts the stamp of excellence on her work, but when we tell you the past three and a-half years Miss Ranks has had charge of the Millinery ro-.m of Tlordern Eros., Fitt tsireet, Sydney, we feci we have said enough. We quote the following extract from keen business friends regarding Miss Rank's ability. - 7 , 7 ~ . “We duly received your letter of Sth inst., in reference to Miss Ranks, It took us some little time to obtain full information about the lady , as we had to go about it,quietly so as not to in any it ay ent anger er position with her present employers. One of the responsible men in the same fir mmformed us, ilia .iss a was in charge of their Model Workroom ; was a very good practical designer, and gave entire satisfaction in every way. From what we have heard we have no hesitation in sen mg you will be very fortunate indeed, i) you secure her services." . . , 7 7 Miss Rarnes, who took charge of the Sales part of our Millmery six months ago, has become so favourably known for her skill in suggesting suitable styles, and her fine bus mess caqahhtics, that it seems mention her name, suffice it to say that Miss Rarnes, Miss / mith, and Miss Ranks will be glad to place their knowledge and advice at your service, any time you can ma!e it convenient to call. _ In conclusion, let us say, we are strenuously striving [to attain the ideal Store service, the past, so in the future our efforts will be fixed upon the fullest demonstration of this policy. With our sincere thanks for past favors. and as in We remain, Yours Faithfully, WILLIAM PBTTIB & CO., LTD. T. E. TOREYCLIFFE. Managing Director. p,S. Opening Display, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

RACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING Mangakanea Itacecourse. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1909. President: K. S. Williams, Esq.; Viee-Pres'idents : Messrs J. Knox, E. Stokes, and D. W. Duff. Handicapper: Mr. J. S. Hicks; Clerks of Scales: Messrs G. S. Travers and G. W. Trimnell; Judge: Mr. Wm. Broderick; Starter: Mr. J. Hickup; Clerk of Course: Mr. J. Hays; Timekeeper :Mr. J. McNeil; Hon. Surgeon: Dr. .C. S. Davis; Stewards: Messrs H. C. Beach, J. J. Spratt, Hami Te Rapu, T. Dick, C. Tyden, J. H. Taplin, F. H. Vile, H. McClutcher, senr., H. Robertson, C. Bracken, A. J. Caddy, R. Jellie, J. Hicks, G. Maddox. PROGRAMME. - (12 noon.) 1. DISTRICT MAIDEN RACE, of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Nomination 10s. Weiglit-for-age. (12.45 p.m.) 2. WAIAPU CUP, of 30 sovs;second horse to receive 3sovs from stake. One mile and a-half. Nomination 20s, acceptance 10s. (1.30 p.m.) 3. HIKURANGI STAKES, of 12 sovs; second horse to receive 2sovs from stake. Five furlongs. Nomination Bs, acceptance 4s. (2.15 p.m.) 4. REPORUA WELTER, of 13sovs; second horse to receive 2sovs from stake. One mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 3s. (3 p.m.) 5. DISTRICT SCURRY, of lOsovs Five furlongs. Minimum weight 9st. Nomination 10s. (3.45 p.m.) 6. FLYING HANDICAP, of lOsovs. One mile. Nomination 10s. Tost entry. <4.30 p.m.) 7. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 10 sovs. One mile. Nomination 10s, Post entry. CONDITIONS. 1. Horses entering for District races to have, been in the district, and the bona fide property of residents, at least three months previous to the 2. Jockeys riding in races to wear C °3° r Protests to be lodged with the Secretary in writing within 15 minutes after the disputed event, accompanied by a deposit of £2 such doposit to bo forfoited if tho protest be not sustained. 4. No nomination or acceptance will be entertained unless accompanied by necessary fees. 5. Nominations for 2,3, 4, and b close oh 27th FEBRUARY, 1909, at Tuparoa Hotel, at 8 p.m. Weights declared 13th March, 1909. . Acceptances for same and nominations tor 1 and 5, close on 17th MARCH, 1909, at Tuparoa Hotel, at 8 p.m. 6. All races to be run under Metropolitan rules. . . , , „ . 7. Committee’s decision to be final. 8. Winners of any race after the weights have been declared to carry a penalty of 71b. Bookmakers’ Fee—£o 3s. J. F. NICKLIN, Secretary W.R.C. DON’T WORRY! f Your SUIT ia SOILED, have W - CLEANED. ded garments DYED mt ' Color by a Practical Dyer sxnfl Dry Gleaner. SUITS REPAIRED. UMBRELLAS RECOVERED REPAIRED, a Speciality gMJTH, CITY DYB WORK^