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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 298, 23 December 1897, Page 12

Picnics, Excursions, Etc. f-M __-*_: T?XCURSION TO PUTIKI BAY, ZJQl||/ -E^ WAIHEKE. By kind permission of Captain Kennedy. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER,. 27, 1897. The fast s.s. Kia Ora will run an Excursion to this beautiful Bay, leaving Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m,, and returning to the Wharf about 7 p.m. Excursionists can rely on a smooth water trip and a comfortable landing with ample time on shore. Return Fare Two Shillings. Lnncheon provided on board, Is. /Mr^ EXCURSION TO COWES BAY, MJ£?\r- -P-* WAIHEKE. (By kind permission of Mr Parrish.) BOXING DAYrbECEMBER 27,1897. The fast s.s. Rose Casey will run an Excursion to this beautiful Bay,, leaving Queen-street Wharf at 10 a.m., and returning to the Wharf at 7.30 p.m. Return Fare 2/6. Luncheon provided on board, 1/alex McGregor, Agent. "Tj TnX'CURSION TO MOTUTAPU. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 27th The fast and favourite steamship Akaroa will run to the popular island of Motutapu (landing passengers at Homo Bay); leaving Auckland 10 a.m., returning at 6 p.m. Hot water provided. Fares : 2s return. MORPETH BROS. o. T4/T ONSTER CHEAP |S^cs • EXCURSION ON. if • CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON. AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED. WAKATERE EVERY TIME. The p.s. WAKATERE (Under Charter to the Newton Brass Band) Will leave Quay-street Jetty No. 3 (weather permitting) on SATURDAY, 25th December, at 2.30 p.m., for an Excursion around the Islands in the Tamaki Straits, via Waiheke and Man-o'-War Passage. THE NEWTON BRASS BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. FARE : TWO SHILLINGS. CHILDREN HALF FARE. rjpHE PLACE TO ENJOY YOURSELF. BOXING DAY. HENDERSONNearest. station to Waitakerei cahs HENDERSONBeautiful Native Bush HENDERSONSplendid Meadows HENDERSONMusic by Brass Band HENDERSONConvention in the Bush HENDERSON Trains leave Queen-street 8.30 and 8.48 Return, 4.30 and 7.30. HENDERSON- - Refreshment Stall. Hot water provided. HENDERSON— Fares, Is 6d ; Children. Is. BOXING DAY. THE HELPING HAND MISSION. "XT E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. THURSDAY, 23rd DECEMBER. The afternoon Te Awamutu Train will run through to Porootarao same tfs on Mondays. A Special Train will leave Helensville for Kaukapakapa and Kanohi at 9.55 a.m. FRIDAY, 24th DECEMBER. The morning Te Awamutu Train will start from Porootarao, leaving there at 5.15 a.m., same as on Tuesdays. A Special Passenger Train will leave Paeroa at 2.30 p.m.. Cambridge 4.10 p.m., arriving Auckland at 9.45 p.m. The usual 3.50 p.m. train Auckland to Penrose will leave at 4.15 p.m. and will run through to Onehunga. The usual 4.15 p.m. Mercer train will not leave Auckland till 6.20 p.m. The usual 4.40 p.m. Kaukapakapa train will not leave Auckland till 5.30 p.m. A Special Train will leave Auckland for Onehunga at H. 15 p.m. SATURDAY, 25th DECEMBER. The only Trains running will be:— The 5.5 a.m. Express Auckland to Rotorua. The 9.30 a.m. Train Auckland to Te Awamutu. The 8.35 a.m. Train Te Awamutu to Auckland. The usual Cambridge and Paeroa Branch trains. The usual Sunday Service between Auckland and Onehunga. MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER. AUCKLAND RACES. Trains will leave Auckland for the Course every few minutes, from 10.30 a.m. to 2.10 p.m., returning as required from 4.30 p.m. up till 15 minutes afterthe last race. RETURN FARES. Auckland or Newmarket to Racecourse Platform (including admission to Course), 2/. Auckland or Newmarket (rail only), 1/. Reserved Cars for Ladies. TRAINS POSTPONED. The usual 4.0 p.m. Auckland Train will not leave Helensville till 5.15 p.m., Henderson 6.32 p.m. The usual 4.40. p.m. Helensville Train will not leave Auckland till 6.0 p.m., and will run through to Kaukapakapa. The usual 4.15 p.m. Mercer Train will not leave Auckland till 6.20 p.m. A Special Train will leave Kaukapakapa for Auckland at 5.4S a.m. A Special Train will leave Auckland for Otahuhu at 12.30 p.m., returning leaving Otahuhu at 1.10 p.m. TRAINS CANCELLED. The usual 10.5 a.m. Train Auckland to Helensville, 11.30 a.m. Helensville to Auckland, 12.50 p.m. Auckland to Drury, 5.45 p.m. Penrose to Otahuhu. 9.0 a.m. Mercer to Auckland, and the 6.55 p.m. Otahuhu to Penrose will not run. HELPING HAND MISSION PICNIC AT HENDERSON. Special Trains will leave Auckland at 5.30 a.m. and 8.4S a.m., returning leaving Henderson at 4.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. RETURN FARES: Adults, 1/6; Children, 1/. For particulars of all Train Alterations and Excursion Fares see posters. Goods and livestock traffic will be suspended at all stations on December 25th and 27th. The Auckland Goods Shed will be closed on December 25th and 27th. NOTICE TO SETTLERS. The Cattle Train will not run to Auckland on December 27th or January 3rd; it will, however, run on January 4th. BY ORDER. npHE GREAT HEALTH RESORT, MARINE HOTEL, HOWICK. Good Accommodation for Visitors and Bridal Couples. Good Bike Road. TWO COTTAGES TO LET, facing the Beach, Furnished. GEO. SELLWOOD, Proprietor. AXE HOTEL. TAKAPUNA. THE FASHIONABLE HEALTH RESORT FOR TOURISTS AND HOLIDAY SEEKERS. The Hotel and Grounds overlook both Lake and Sea, and are pronounced by all Tourists to be the most charming * and picturesque spot they have ever visited. FRESH WATER and SEA BATHING. BOATING, FISHING, etc. Cuisine and attendance first-class. Afternoon Teas. Buses every hour from 7 a.m. to and from North Shore. ■ G. F. LOCKLEY, Proprietor. - ■