H. IT. a bbott ' : FORMERLY OF THE ;" "WAITEMATA," And more recently of the "CITY CLUB HOTEL,"] Has much pleasure in announcing that he has purchased and taken possession of the UNITED SERVICE V HOTEL, Corner of QUEEN AND WELLESLEY STREETS,1 AUCKLAND. npiHIS SPLENDID HOUSE will be JL found replete with every modern comfort and convenience for visitors, and at the present time is in all respects the MOST LUXURIANTLY - FURNISHED and ELABORATELY APPOINTED HOTEL in the Colony of New Zealand. In order, however, to keep advancing with the times, the Proprietor has determined to spare no trouble or expense to enhance alike his own reputation and the already "well-earned fame of the UNITED SERVICE, hence it is his intention to immediately make EXTENSIVE ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS, which will include— JE3 MAGNIFICENT BILLIARD ROOM, SELECT BAR SALOON UP-STAIRS,' CLUB, COFFEE, READING, and DRAWING-ROOMS. These, when completed, will render the UNITED SERVICE the Hotel par excellence of the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. B3T- BILLIARDS. ■=§& MR. ABBOTT begs to inform the lovers of the " Board of Green Cloth" that he has RETAINED THE VERY EXCELLENT TABLE purchased and personally selected by him during his late visit to England from the worldrenowned manufactory of MESSRS. THURSTON & CO. WHOLESALE FAMILY AND BOTTLE DEPARTMENT. A special feature will be made of this department. Mr. Abbott has had TWENTY-THREE YEARS' COLONIAL EXPERIENCE in the Wine and Spirit Trade, which should offer a substantial guarantee that the requirements of the public will be carefully and faithfully attended to. The Proprietor would respectfully call attention to the . UNSURPASSED STOCK of WINES and SPIRITS now on hand, including the following:— BRANDY— '. ' Hennessy's, Marten's, De Laage Fils (four star), Hennessy's (three star), Bisquit De Bouche and De Laage flasks WHISKEY— Kinahan's LL, Dunv3He's, Scotch—of the best brands and blends RUMRed Heart, White Jamaica, Lowndes, Pine Apple, Rum and Shrub GIN— Henke's stone and white glass, London Unsweetened, Wolfe's Schnapps WINES- . Old Tawny Port, vintage 1851, specially recommended to invalids by medical gentleman; Amontillado Sherry, &c.; Australian,.all kinds OLARET— Margaux, Chateau Pomys, Tod Heatleys, St. EmiHon, St. Julien, &c. MOSELLE— Deinhard's Sparkling HOCK— Deinhard's Still CHAMPAGNE— De Lossy, Roderer's, Moet and Chandons, Cliquot, Seckback's Imperial, &c, &C.l BURGUNDY— Nuits, C. Polack SAUTERNES, very choice, F. Desbonne Vermouth—Noilly Pratt and Co. ...,-, Absinthe. ; CYDER and PERRY, in bottle and wood, rea 1 Devonshire < . LIQUEURS- ■ Curacoa, Aya Pana, Kumnel, Maraschino BITTERS in variety : POCKET FLASKS— Rum, Gin, Wines, Tea ALE and PORTER of the best brands ENGLISH ALE always on draught , : , LATEST NOVELTIES— * La Maladetta, Fleur de Alps, Orange, Cherry and Ginger Brandy, and a very small stock of OLYMPIC NECTAR. m~ HENNESSY'S CASE BRANDY, ss. m And all other quotations equaHy^low. COUNTRY ORDERS, accompanied with Post Office Order punctually attended to. :. Assorted Cases of Wines, Ales, and Spirits at wholesale prices. N.B.—The many friends of JOHN HANDLEY, for seven years Cellarman with Mr. Hancock, will be pleased to learn that Mr. Abbott has retained his services. SPECIAL SPORTING NOTICE. Ail matters connected with the sporting business for so many years- under Mr. Abbotfs direction, will in future be transacted with the same promptitude, regularity and attention at THE UNITED SERVICE. MR. ABBOTT, in conclusion, ventures to hope that in his new house he wil! be favoured with the same kind and liberal support he has for so many years received from the public of Auckland and the travelling community, and which it will ever be his constant study and pleasurable duty to deserve and retain. ABBOTT, . UNITED SERVICE HOTEL, iSri ! AUCKLAND "' \ rfIHE ~CITY OF AUCKLAND DYEJL INTG & CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, Richmond, and WEiXHSLEY-STRKaT East. ; (Established 1864.) W. EDGAR, Proprietor. While thanking the public for their patronage during the paßt 14 years, W. Edgar would beg to inform them that he has now on hand a complete stock of the very best and fastest dyes, and that, with his appliances in which he has adopted every modern improvement, he can turn out his work of a quality not to be: excelled. W. E. has iust received a large stock of the newest dyes foe the most fashionable colours in Shawls, Opera Cloaks, Babies Dresses, Feathers, &c, &c. --■■■-''- Silks and Satin Dresses cleaned or dyed and well finished.. Ostrich Feathers cleaned or dyed any shade and well curled. Gentlemen s Clothing cleaned, dyed, well pressed, and neatly repaired at short notice. Sheepskin cured cleaned, or dyed. Orders left at the City Establishment, Welles-ley-street East, will meet with prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leavin heir address, personally, or by post. mANKS TANKS 1! TANKS!! JL S. PARKER Has Fob Sale SUPERIOR CORRUGATED IROK TANKS, «3" From £2 ss. and upwards, *S* Complete with tap ready for use. ALSO, A Labgk Stock of SPOUTING, RIDGING, DOWN-PIPE ' &c.., ' •' &c. y ■' ;v&c.l :v ;■•-■•; Always on Hand, at his GALVANISED IRON AND LEAI PIPE STEAM WORKS, VICTORIA-STREET BAST?, Auckland. A X iiIRS, OBSERVE !—Day Book i specially made for the Trade. Musi and Magazine, and every other kind of Bini ing. Ledgers, Day Booksand Registers rulej by William Leys., aest Evening Star Offlc Wyndham-street, 3
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Auckland Star, Volume IX, Issue 2676, 15 November 1878, Page 1
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