THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. "This fact I will chronicle." WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1895.

Hot Lakes Chronicle, Volume 2, Issue 118, 6 March 1895, Page 2

THE HOT LAKES CHRONICLE AND Tourists' Journal. "This fact I will chronicle." WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1895.

A sale of needlework in aid of a new church was held in tho Sanatorium grounds, on Wednesday last, and proved a great success. The day was all that could be desired. There was a good attendance, and the articles offered for sale realised good prices. Mesdames Spencer and Ginders and Miss Thompson, of the Sanatorium, had the management of the needlework, and great credit is due to these ladies for the way in which everything passed off so well. The refreshment department was under the supervision of Misses Corlett and H. Jordan, who officiated in a manner satisfactory to all. The proceeds amounted to about £22.

By the train from Auckland yesterday evening the first contingent of about 60 native visitors arrived, accompanied by the Maori Brass Band, belonging to Pakipfild, (Huwkes Buy). The visitors formed into proenssion and bended by tho band marched from the railway station to the native township Ohinemutu, where they were welcomed by tho resident nativoa and conducted to the Bah. We draw attention to the advertisement of the sale of the residence known as tho Parsonage. Mr Spencer has spared neither pains nor expense to make it a complete home with a well-stocked garden and orchard all in the best of order and thoroughly enriched, it forms tho best private residence in Rotorua. Mr Bpencer is soiling as he is leaving the district at an early date.

At the Testimonial meeting to Mr McFadgen, on Thursday last, Mr Neighbour was unanimously elected librarian and Treasurer. The ' Star,' Auckland, holds a prominent place iii public esteem as a first-class hostelry in Auckland and the excellent illustration of it elsewhere in this issue, coUpled with the name of Mr James Craig, the manager should be sufficient inducement to travellers and tourists to give this hotel a trial when staying in Auckland i Messrs Huddart, Parker ahd Co., elsewhere publish the time-table of their line steamers now trading to and from New Zcalaud and along the coast. Messrs L. D. Nathan und Co., are the agents in Auckland. The Clarendon Hotel in Wakefield St., offers quiet and first-clusu accomodation close to the heart of Auckland J Mr W. Lynch is the proprietor. The value of a grood und cheap disinfectant is too well Known to need expatiing upon, and such an one Messrs Warnock Bros., of Durham St., Auckland, offer in their carbolic powders, soaps, etc. The popular City Hotel of Mr P. Kelly in Hobson, St., " Auckland, with itR numerous bedrooms, hot and cold baths, etc., has just been refurnished throughout and from its position is sure to command a large share of public patronage.

The necessity of keeping the blood pure and thus offering no harbourage to ''he germs of disease is so obvious that all are glad to know a safe and sure means of accomplishing this lnlppy state, and judging by the wonderful number of testimonials, many a sufferer has found what was required in Hitehen's now famous blood restorer, compounded from indigenous roots and herbs. The business announcement appears elsewhere. The Grand Hotel, Princes St., Auckland, under Mrs Gallagher's skillful management lays itself out to offer the best accomodation for families, and has received tho distinguished patronage of Vice-regal and other parties. The names of J. and J. DiYkey aro quite household words in Auckland for cheap und good cutlery, hardware and similar house furnishing goods, and by a notice elsewhere they introduce themselves to the Rotoiua public, who can rest assured that in dealing with this firm they are studying their own advantage. Elsewhere a fine engraving gives a good idea of the extent and style of the Ceiitrul Hotel in High Victoria Streets; Mr Caulton, the proprietor, caters for the comfort of all who entrust themselves to his care whether as travellers for business or pleasure or boarders, and his house affords every accomodation tkut ct*» lw> desired.

Anyone having a fancy to go into tho totalisator business can communicate with Messrs \V. Bloomfield and Co., who have a number of machines for (he use of which they are prepared to make favourable terms. Glenalvon, once the residence of Sir F. Whitaker in Symonds St., now affords superior accomodation with board and residence for ladies and gentlemen, find is under the able management of Mrs Sch erf. Elsewhere the Northern Steamship Co. publishes its timetable of steamers plying between Auckland and Tuuranga, thus affording a pleasant means of making the round trip. The City Buffet in Queen St., Auckland, next the Union Bank, supplies meals at all hours and should be a convenience to country visitors to the city; Mr Thomas MeEwin is the proprietor. Somona, near the Albert Park, Auckland, is becoming quite a household word with those who enjoy a change of air and scenery with all the comforts of a home, for which Mrs Cruiksliand has made her pleasant house famous. Mr G. H. Carter, auctioneer and commission agent, of the Cambridge mart, advertises a nnmber of lines in which he does business, und his list is worth perusul by business people and settlers. Rotorua visitors to Auckland when looking for a comfortable place to stop when in Auckland, can call in at Bella Vista, opposite Government House, where Mrs Norman provides first-cluss accomodation.

Music is now almost an essential of existence and when we have it wo want it good ; this means good instruments and any wanting such should look up Messrs Hoffman and Sons when in town and inspect their npluudid stock. Mr George V. Beck, who was here last year i.i connection with the Bessie Doylo concert eolnpany, arrived in Rotorua, on Saturday last, to arrange for a concert to take place on Saturday next, March oth, with Miss Cicely Stannton who created such a favourable impression with the New Zealand public during her engagement with the Montague Turner Italian Company last year. Miss Staunton is nbly supported by Mr E. Stevenson, a violinist of exceptional ability who lias just returned from Australia where his performances have earned him laurels from both press and public. Also Miss Lizzie Warren, Auckland's popular soprano. Mr "W. Murdock, a singer of exceptional ability whose rendering of nautical songs is a masterpiece. Miss Mabel Soppett who possesses a charming contralto voice, and Herr Goldenstedt, R.A.M., the gifted pianist. The performance will take place in the Pukeroa Hall. The programme consists of Scotch and Irish ballads, nautical songs, selections from the favourite Operas of Maritan, Paul Jones, Faust, Dorothy and Mikado. For particulars sec advertisement and day-bills. Just received—A large consignment of Hudson's celebrated Dunedin Biscuits con - sisting of Wine, Wheaten, Water Crackers, Lunch, Arrowroot and Milk ; also a supply of Beynold's Factory Butter.—W. Botrt-ra. [Advt.]