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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 299, 24 December 1897, Page 2

Picnics, Excursions, Etc. _SM___*_ "EXCURSION TO PUTIKI BAY* /IsMm 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 onshore. Return Fare Two Shillings. Lnncheon provided on board, Is. /M«=_: TpXCURSION TO COWES BAY, /fOgY _____ WAIHEKE. (By kind permission of Mr Parrish.) BOXING DAY,~DECEMBER 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. 71 "jnXCURSION TO MOTUTAPU. {2Lsf__s BOXING DAYJDECEMBER 27th The fast and'favourite steamship Akaroa will run to the popular island of Motutapu (landing passengers at Home Bay); leaving Auckland 10 a.m., returning at 6 p.m. Hot water provided. Fares: 2s return. .; MORPETH BROS. P-jUT ON S TER CHEAP EXCURSION ON CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON. AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO EE 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. tfJ QNEHUNGA FIRE BRIGADE. _£_____________ Excursion to Maori Settlement and Blowhole on Boxing Day in the ' S.S. WEKA. Boat leaves Onehunga Wharf 9 a.m. sharp. The Tramway's Diamond Jubilee Brake will leave Queen-street, Auckland, at 8 a.m. sharp, returning on arrival of steamer. Hot water provided at Maori Settlement only. Tickets: Adults, 2s. Children under 12, Is. R. SIMS, Secretary. Xtf AIWE RA, OREWA, WADE. TO WAIWERA IN FOUR HOURS BY ROAD. Messrs PATERSON and CO. will run a Coach from Devonport to the abovementioned Districts. Leave Devonport.—Tuesday. 21st Dec, 1 p.m.; Saturday (Christmas Day). ? a.m. Leave Waiwera—Wednesday, 3 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. -. FARES.—Okura:' Single 3/, Return 5/; Wade: Single, 4/, Return 7/6; Orewa: Single 5/; Return 8/; Waiwera: Single 6/, Return 10/. Arrangements for Specials can be made at our Offices, Auckland or Devonport. JOS. CARRIE, Manager. PATERSON CO.'S SUMMER TIME TABLE. LEAVE DEVONPORTSATURDAY, Ist January, 9 a.m. LEAVE WAIWERA— TUESDAY, 28th, 9 a.m. TUESDAY, 2Sth December, 3 p.m. SUNDAY, 2nd January, 3 p.m. PATERSON AND CO.'S DEVONPORT AND TAKAPUNA BUSES On Christmas and Boxing Days our Ordinary Time Table will be adhered to., EXTRA TRIPS CHRISTMAS EVE AND BOXING NIGHT. Leave Devonport. Leave Takapuna. 8.0 p.m. 9.15 p.m. 10.40 „ 11.20 „ CHRISTMAS NIGHT. 5.50 p.m. 7.50 p.m. The Cheltenham Beach Time Table will be suspended on Christmas Day. rjN AND AFTER THE 25th DEC, a BUS will leave Victoria-street Corner for Howick Daily at 8.45, returning at 5 p.m. J. CRAWFORD. ;,in-- l)t fi "DARKER'S^ ; (Upposite j__tiinborough Castle Hotel). Cabs, 'Buses, Brakes, Waggonettes, Buggies, Vehicles of every description for Hire. Wedding and Funeral Carriages supplied shortest notice. Moderate charges. A six-horse Brake leaves Wharf every Sunday at 1.40 p.m. for Otahuhu, Mangere and Onehunga. A very delightful drive. Return Fare, 2s. Telephone, 244. PARKER'S SIX - HORSE BRAKE leaves Wharf every Sunday at 1.40 p.m. for Otahuhu, Mangere and Onehunga, via Symonds-st. A very delightful i drive. Return fare, 2/. Telephone, 244. LAKE HOTEL. TAITapITn X. 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. TIT AIHE XE. - RUTH'S ISLAND". SEASIDE BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Lovely sandy bays for boating and bathing. Bracing air, grand views. Every home comfort. | Communication daily per Northern Co. j Steamers camping parties allowed. I Terms: £1 per week. For further particulars apply MRS FLORENCE ANDERSON, 319, Victoria Arcade (take elevator); or MRS RUTH. FURNISHED COTTAGE to LET. ■V- MAS HOLIDAYS. WARKWORTH HOTEL, MAHURANGI. First-class Accommodation. Terms, 25s per week. Good Saddle and Harness Horses for Hire. THOS. ANDERSON, Proprietor. WOODSIDE, MAHURANGI HEADS. MRS T. SCOTT Will be prepared to receive Visitors at her Residence, next the Wharf, on and after December Ist, 1897. Handy to Post-office. Steamer Calls Three Times per Week. I Information from ALEX. McGREGOR, I Wharf. I