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Auckland Star, Volume XXIX, Issue 303, 23 December 1898, Page 8

Picnics, Excursions,; Etc. rnHE DEVONPORT STEAM rp'f X. FERRY COMPANY, gimp LIMITED. EXCURSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 25th, 26th, and 27th DECEMBER, 1898. Steamers will leave the Ferry Tee as under:— CHRISTMAS DAY. THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON EXCURSION ROUND AND" BETWEEN THE ISLANDS OF THE HAURAKI GULF. A Delightful Sntooth Water Trip. The Popular P.S. EAGLE, with Hunter's Artillery Band on Board, will leave the Wharf at 2.30 and proceed on a trip round and between the many beautiful Islands of the Hauraki Gulf- returning to the wharf promptly at 6 o'clock. A cheap and delightful smooth water trip with charming scenery. TICKETS: Adults 1/ V V V Children ....6d 6d 6d .6d FOR MOTUTAPU ISLAND. At 9 a.m. Leaving Motutapu 4.30 p.m. Return Fare 2/, Children 1/. FOR LAKE TAKAPUNA. At 2.30 p.m. Leaving Lake 5 p.m. Return Faro 1/, Children 6d. FOR ST. HELLER'S BAY. At 10.30 a.m. arid 2.30 p.m. Leaving St. .-Heller's.- 12,15 and 5 p.m. Return Fare 1/, Single 6d. MONDAY/ 26th,' AND TUESDAY, 27th. FOR LAKE TAKAPUNA. At 10 a.m., 12 noon, and 2 p.m. each day. Returning from Lake at intervals till 5.30 p.m. FOR ST. HELIER'S BAY. At 7 a.m., 9.30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12.30 p.m., ; 2 p.m., each day. Returning at intervals. LasL steamer 5.45 p.m. FOR RANGITOTO ISLAND. At 9.30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12.30 p.m., and 2 p.m. each day. Returning at intervals. , . Last steamer 5.30 p.m. FOR - PINE, ISLAND. 26th—At 7.45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. 27th—At 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. Returning at intervals. Last steamer 5.30 p.m. FARES—Adults 1/, Children 6d, to any of the abovenamed places. FOR MOTUTAPU ISLAND AND THE FISHING GROUNDS. The s.s. DURHAM at 9 a.m. each day. Landing passengers at Motutapu, and thence to the Fishing Grounds, leaving Motutapu for Auckland at 4.30 p.m. Bait and Hot Water provided. Tickets—Adults 2/, Double Ticket (Lady and Gent)' 3/. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. , ?*.Vk.'.:>, >2-".*;■£. <: ..i _'.L_ .1 .'■"i-H-Li^r-xt.--- nn^ r.r.U _>^_^F°^sffg^jßrT^-T^E^rsp ~W\%" fr?!?f^ YEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24. The usual 5.10 p.m. Kaukapakapa train will not leave Auckland till 6.0 p.m. The usual 5.45 p.m. Kaukapakapa to Hclensville will not leave Kaukapakapa till 9.35. A Special Train will run from Auckland to Mercer, stopping where required, as follows:— 'Auckland depart 10.0 p.m., Newmarket 10.10, Remuera 10.15. arriving at Papakura 11.10 p.m., Pukekohe 11.50 p.m., Mercer 12.35 a.m, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26. HELPING HAND MISSION PICNIC AT HENDERSON.. ' Special Trains will leave Auckland at S.O a.m. and-8.30 a.m., returning leaving Henderson at 4.0 o.m. and S.O p.m. Return Fares—Adults 1/6, Children 1/. The usual 4 p.m. Auckland Train will not leave Helensville till 5.10 p.m.,. Henderson 6.25, Auckland arrive 7.26 p.m.* Morning and Evening Trains will runbetween Helensville and Kaukapakapa as ,on Fridays and Saturdays. The usual 3.55 p.m. Auckland Train will not leave Onehunga till 4.20 p.m. The usual 4.15 p.m. Mercer train will not leave Auckland till 5.30 p.m., Racecourse 6.5, Mercer arrive 8.35 p.m. The usual 5.20 p.m. Onehunga train will not leave Auckland till 5.30 p.m., Racecourse 6.5, Onehunga arrive 6.27 p.m. A. Special Train will leave Auckland for Otahuhu at 12.30 p.m., returning leaving Otahuhu at 1.10 p.m. A Special Train will leave Auckland for Onehunga at 11.15 p.m., same as on Saturdays. The usual 11.5 a.m. Auckland to Helensville, 12.30 p.m.' Helensville' to Auckland, 12.50 p.m. Auckland to Mercer, 9.0 a.m. Mercer to Auckland, 5.0 p.m. Auckland to Penrose, 5.45 p.m. Penrose to Otahuhu, and the 6.35 p.m. Otahuhu to Penrose will NOT RUN. NOTICE TO SETTLERS. The cattle train will not run to Auckland on December 26 or January 2. It will, however, run on Tuesday, December 27. " THURSDAY, December 29. The usual 3.55 p.m. Auckland Train will not leave Onehunga till 4.20 p.m: The usual 4.15 p.m. Mercer train will not leave Auckland till 5.30 p.m., Racecourse 6.5, Mercer arrive 8.35 p.m. The usual 5.20 p.m. Onehunga ' train will not leave Auckland till 5.30 p.m., Racecourse 6.5, Onehunga arrive 6.27 p.m. A Special Train will leave Auckland for Otahuhu at 12.30 p.m., returning leaving Otahuhu at 1.10 p.m. The usual 11.5 a.m. Auckland to Helensville, 12.30 p.m. Helensville to Auckland, 12.50 p.m. Auckland to Mercer, 9.0 a.m. Mercer to Auckland, 5.0 p.m., Auckland to Penrose, 5.45 p.m. Penrose to Otahuhu, and the 6.35 p.m. Otahuhu to Penrose will NOT RUN. AUCKLAND RACES. MONDAY, and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26th and 29th. ■Trains will leave Auckland for Racecourse Platform 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 after the last race. A Traiii will leave Racecourse Platform for Onehunga at 0.5 p.m. FARES: Auckland, or . Newmarket, to Racecourse -Platform and return, including admission to course 2/ Do rail only \/ Racecourse to Auckland or Newmarket -. 1/ Reserved Cars for Ladies. The Auckland Goods Shed will bo Closed on December 26 and 27, Goods and live stock traffic will be suspended at all stations on December 26 . For particulars of all train alterations and Special Fares, see posters. BY ORDER. "XTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. RACES AT PAR Av\ At. On MONDAY and TUESDAY. 26th and 27th December, a Special Train win leave Cambridge at 7.25 a.m , Frankion Junction 8.5, Hamilton West 5.11, Morrinsville 9 0, Te Aroha 9.55, Paeroa 10.35, arriving Thames at 11.45 a.m. Special will return le:ivir,«j '1 hames at 6.3: i pm., and will stop where required both ways. Excursion' Fares, as previously advertised. On 26th anc. 27th Decemoi- the Usual 5.25 a.m. tram Cambrid?3 to Frankton Junction t-,'ll run an hour earlier than usual. . . BY ORDER.