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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume II, Issue 237, 20 December 1888, Page 3

WAERENGA-A-HIKA JOCKEY CLUB. JgOXING 12) AY (Run under the Metropolitan Club Rules) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1888. PROGRAMME: 1— Maiden Plate, of 20 sovs. 2— Boxing Day Handicap, of M 0 sovs. 3 - Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs. 4— Hack Hurdles Handicap, of 10 sovs, 5— Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs. 6 —Handicap Hack Flat Race, of 10 sovs. 7—Forced Handicap, of 20 eovs. For particulars see circulars. M, G. NASMITH, Secretary. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. THAT VALUABLE ESTATE NEAR GIS BORNE, known as the— PAPATU RUN. THIS PROPERTY consists of 3168 acres of Freehold Land, and 1589 of Leasehold, having upwards of 8 years yet to run. It is most conveniently situated, being about II miles from the Port of Gisborne, by a good level buggy road. A considerable part of the Freehold is rich alluvial Flat, equal in quality to any Land-in. the Poverty Bay District, which is well known as the most fertile in New Zealand. The remainder is good hilly Limestone and Papa country. The whole is well Watered. The Leasehold can be converted into a Freehold without much difficulty, and at a moderate price. THE QUALITY of the Soil is best shown by the fact that although not fully improved, the property is now carrying over 18,000 sheep, besides a number of cattle and horses, and there is abundance of grass. The whole Estate is fenced and subdivided by substantial wire and hard wood fences. There is a small Dwelling House upon the Property : also a large Wool Shed and ether Station Buildings, Yards, <2c. The whole will be sold, with the Stock belonging to it, as a going concern, and the price will be low, as it must be sold. FREEZING WORKS arc to be erected immediately, in Gisborne, thus ensuring a steady market for surplus Stock, and guaran* teeing an ample return for the money invested. For farther particulars apply to— J. B. WHYTE, Wyndham Street, Auckland; Or to the— BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Gisborne. DOES CREDIT PAT? THE PROBLEM* SOLVED 11 WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE PRICES? NO CASH I THE PUBLIC APPRECIATE IT! CHRISTMAS, 1888. PITT AND~MAGUIRE, CASH GROCERS, EMERSON ST., NAPIER, & GLADSTONE ROAD, GISBORNE. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS for month of December, prior to our Annual Stocktaking, which takes place in January 1889. NEW FRUIT, cleaned ready for use. Sultanas, 7|dperlb; Elemes, 7id; Valencias, 8d; Currants, 6)d; Dates, 8d per lb; Nuts, 8d per lb; Shell Almonds, lid per lb; Peel (assorted), Is per lb. Muscatells, Figs, etc. Having received a shipment of New Season’s, which is much better value than old, we can with confidence recommend our Blends at 2s and JJs 6d per lb as being pence per lb better lvalue than any other in Gisborne. With each 121 b of our blended Teas, we present half a dozen white and gold Cups a«d Saucers, a Japanese Teapot, or beautiful ornament suitable for a Christmas Present. Teas—Empire Company’s; Nelson, Moate and Co.’s, and others. Sugars—Best Loaf, 4Jd per lb „ No. 1 Co.’s 10s per bag „ Iceing. Vinegar—ls lOd and 2s 4d per gallon Soaps—Best, 10s per case „ „ 6s per box. „ Brown Windsor, 8 cakes for Is Cora Flour—4Jd; best, 6d per lb Biscuits—Mixed, 6d; Lunch, 51bforls 6d LoHies—6d; Scotch Mixed, 8d; Conversations, 8d; Jujubes, Is; Chocolate, Is 3d. Tobaccos—Juno, Derby, Columba, 5s 6d per lb. Hops—ls per lb. Reductions on the above quotations when purchased in quantities. American Brooms—ls each Scrubs—6d each Aston’s patent Stove Polish requires no brushing, 6d per box. A Large Assortment of Fancy Goods, suitable fob Christmas Pbisents. Crockery Ware kept in stock. Picnic Baskets for Is 6d each. Goods Delivered Daily. PITT AND~MAGUIRE, CASH GROCERS, CLAL./TONE ROAD

ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. -4 HORNSBY’S MOWING MACHINE, in A First-class Working Order. Owner has no further use for it. 1 Johnstone Harvester, with side delivery; hat extra knives, sickle Motions, and reaper sections. 2 Horse Hay Bakes. 1 Universal Wood Working Machine, complete with slot, mortising, and boring apparatus and plane irons. Two Single Seated and two Double Seated Buggies—quite new and faithfully built, WINGATE, BURNS & CO. CENTRAL COBDIAL FACTORY GBEY STREET. B. HOULDEN, HAVING undertaken the businees lately in ths bands of Mr L. Steele, is now prepared to supply the following Temperance Drinks :— HOREHOUND BEER, HOP BEER DANDELION TONIC, SPICED BEER, AROMATIC BEER' GINGER BEER, HOP TONIC. Best Fruit Cordials also Manufactubbd on ths Premises. Families waited on for orders, Daily. A trial will suffice to ensure conviction that these Refreshing Drinks «m the .best in the market. B, HOULDEN.