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New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 238, 17 August 1864, Page 2

ON SATURDAY, THE 3hd OP SEPTEMBER NEXT, "WILL BE ITBLraIIED BY JO II iS T V A Pv, TY, BOOKSELLER, PUBLISHER & STATIONER, CANADA BUILDINGS, QxTEEN-STKEET, ArCKLAND, Price Sixpence, THE FIRST NUMBER of an entirely new WEEKLY PUBLICATION, ENTITLED "ENTERTAINMENT." This Publication seeks, through the medium of entertainment to convey instruction, and to that end its contents Trill embrace Original and Select Ta'es of Fact and Fiction, Sketches of Travel and Adventure, —Essays on Subjects of general interest, among •which will appear occasional contributions illustrative of the character and habits of the Maori Race, and descriptive of their remarkable Legends, and Poetry,—Hints on Domestic antl Rural Economy especially adapted to this Colony,—Selections from the worts of the favourite authors of Great Britain, Franco and America, —Notices and Answers to Correspondents, Anecdotes, Enisrmas, Charades, Conundrums ;—the News of the "Week, Reviews of Literary and Artistic productions,—llusic and the Drama, Original Faceting and choice extracts from the Comic Publications of the day, and in addition an IT.T.rSTUATiox of Varied Chahacier will appear weekly on the title page. The features thus enumerated show that great variety is aimed at, but this variety it is hoped will bo pervaded by oneness of design,' each detail having it 3 appropriate place, and its due bearing upon the general result. For the production and conduct of this journal tlie services of a numerous and competent Staff of Literary and Artistic Contributors have been secured, and the several departments indicated will each be presided over by a gentleman of acknowledged ability. The Publisher is also fully conscious of the important advantages to be derived from the litcrarv contributions of the general public, and he will gladlv insert such articles or sketches as may be forwarded to him on subjects of local or general interest. Excellcnce will be at once recognised, though unheralded by a name, and the aspirant for literary fame will meet, with due consideration and encouragement—in a word, no effort will be spared to increase the interest, and extend the popularity of this journal; and the Publisher trusts by a judicious combination of light- and amusing productions, with more solid literature to prove that AVisdom and Mirth are not necessarily—uninarriagcable personages. Subscriptions : 2ls. per annum, 12s. for six months, and 6a. for three months, payable in advance. Subscribers' names will be received at Varty's Wholesale and Retail Bookselling and Stationery Establishment, Canada Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. N.B.—All Communications and Contributions to " Entertainment" should be sent to the above address. TO GENTLEMEN VISITING SYDNEY. t THE POST OFFICE HOTEL, (Late Eptwistle's) IS recognised as the best in Town for keeping A FIRST-RATE TABLE, CLEAN AND COMMODIOUS BED-ROOMS, AND PRICES ECONOMICAL. Also being situated near the Post Office, Banks, and Leading Mercantile Houses. New Zealand papers taken in. JOHN JACOBS. 20 PER CENT. DISCOUNT. fjl II E ANNUAL SALE OF DB APERY AND CLOTHING, AT [ r XE AV ZEAL AN D 11011 SE, Will commence on SATURDAY, 13TH AUGUST. t t I 20 PEE CENT. DISCOUNT 3 WILL BE ALLOWED FOR CASH. TV. EAT TEAT. MULES, EX BARQUE 'BESSIE,' FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. OF these VERY VALUABLE ANIMALS DO FOR SALE, all young and broken w to work. They may be seen on board, and as the vessel is proceeding without delay to Lyttelton, immediate application is necessary to T." H. HALL. Queen-street. PUEE OATEN liAT CIIAEF. OATS, HAY, BEAN, MAIZE, CRUSHED OR "WHOLE. JJI ENT O N & MENDER HAV S E >'. WY>'DIIA3I-STEEET, Opposite Auckland City Flour Mills. 1 T>RIME COLONIAL SEED OATS. X FENTON & MEKDERHAUSEiS, Wyndham-street, Opposite Auckiaud City Hour Mu-=-PRO BONO PUBLICO. SHAVING 3c1., Hair Cutting Gd., Shampooing Bathing, (Tepid or Hot) 25., Cold Is-, b. v .WEBB, No. 4, WyncUinm-street.