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New Zealand Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 4694, 29 November 1876, Page 4

r .Hotels. , ■. , , .. . ; - ri . --f I I■■ "* " ' '• fJIHE GREYHOUND HOTEL, OOBHKR OF QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STBEET9. JOHN DARBY (Late or the Commercial Horat, ShortlandaTiiEET, AyD the Pacific Hotel, Queenstreet), In returning thanks to his numerous friends and customers for past patronage, begs to state that he has lately purchased from Mr. Michael Corcoran the Lease and Goodwill of the above oldestablished Hotel, and trusts that by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit for the future that liberal share of public patronage hlthorto bestowed upon him. The Greyhound has lately undergone considerable Improvement, and is now replete with every convenience for TRAVELLERS and FAMILIES. BEDROOMS. Additions have been made to the number of Bedrooms, and all liavo been furnished in a superb manner, everything being Dew and got up in the besit style. BATHS. Hot and Cold Baths are alwa s available, and every convenience will be found in them for the comfort of travellers. COMMERCIAL ROOM. A commodious room has been opened as ft Commercial Room, having its entrance from Victoriastreet, for the comfort of thoso who do not care to use the Bar or Beer-room, and this has been fitted up in a Btylo that can scarcely be surpassed in this city. BILLIARD-ROOM. The Billiard-ioom is the best in the province, and is fitted with one of the best Billiard Tables ever imported into Auckland. jyj* ICH AE L CORCORAN, In relinquishing the Hotel Business, bcrs to tender j his heartfelt tlianks to his numerous friends and customers for the liberal support he received whilst proprietor of the Greyhound, and respectfully wishes the same patronage to be bestowed upon his successor, Mr. John Darby. WAIWEJJA (HOT SPRINGS) HOTEL. PitoritiETOß„ KOBERT GKAHAM. j Tho Sanatorium of the Colonies, tho Waiwera llotet ij the finest and largest in New Zealand. It is situated 24 miles from Auckland, with which there la daily communication by steamer. The mineral Hot Baths are noted for tho cure of Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, and many other ailments to which human flesh is heir. For the tourist or convalescent there are Ashing, shooting, &c.; for the lovers of nature there is some of tho finest scenery w the colonies. It has now become a fashionable aud favourite resort for invalids seeking health and for ni'U of business requiring relaxation from care or that moderate recreation which is essential to mental and bodily wcll-heing. A Church is being erected, and Government have decided to make it a Telegraph Station. In conjunctiOJ with tho Waiwera, the proprietor baa, at considerable expense, fitted up the Ellerslie Motel, tthieb is situated at the Ellerslie Railway Station, half-way between Auckland and Onehunga, with Hot and Cold Baths, a supply of tho Waiwera is always kept there for bathing or drinking purposes. Kvery information given to tourists or visitors by Mr. Brown, the Manager, and freo access to tho beautiful Ellerslie Gardens. Charges moderate. # The following is one of tlio numerous testimonials which grateful patients have given to the merits of the "Waiwera Establishment: — "We, the undersigned, having visited the Hot ' Springs, "Vaiwera, near Auckland, are unanimous in our praise of the beauty of the place, the luxury of tho baths, and the health-restoring benefits received, and which we have witnessed and felt, through the wonderful curative properties in tho mcdicinal waters of the establishment, much pleasure in recommending the Waiwera Baths to the healthy i seeking recrcution and comfort, to the invalid for a rcj newal of health and happiness, and in no other place ; in our travels have we enjoyed ourselves more or felt more comfortable, in tho accommodation afforded, than at this excellent Hotel, possessing all that the most fastidious could desire. "Samuel Dicke>son*, The Hull, Ashfield, " Sydney. "Ed. B. Stkad, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. "Geo. B. Russkll, Duncdin. "Wm. Tait, Dunedin. "Edwakd Wir.LCocss, Registrar Supremo "Court, Auckland. " W. J. Ollivikr, Christchurch. " Wilkkki> C. Maxwell, Christchurcli. " RoHtijtT J. McFahlank, C.E., Thames. "A. Harcourt, Sydney. " Kobekt AlcDouual, Melbourne. "Mobiuss Taylok, Melbourne." In the early part of this yeat His Excellency tho Marquis of Ivormanby visited the Waiwera, and was so pleased with the establishment that ho requested tho proprietor to furnish a supply of the water for analysis by Mr. Skey, the Colonial Analyst. The following is the result:— Analysis (these results are computed in grains per gallon). "Chloride of Sodium 116.715 " Chloride of Potassium .. .. .091 " Chloride of Lithium .. .. traces ' 4 lodide of Magnesium .. .. traces " Sulphate of soda .383 " BioaTbonate of -'oda .. .. 87.513 " Bi-carbonato of Lime .. .. 10.002 " Bi-carbonate-of Magnesia .. .954 " 81-carbonate of Iron .. .. .083 "Alumina traces " Silica 2.464 Total .. .. 219.55S "The Water is similar to several of the famous Continental Waters; for instance, that from Vichy in France, and Fachingun iu Nassau, both of which are largelvused medicinally. " (Signed) W. Skey." fjl H E KENTISH HOTEL, WAIUKU. Is now replete with every comfort and convenience for Travellers and Visitors. PADDOCKS AND STABLING. T. J. SEDGWICK, Proprietor. S3" Agent for the s.s. ' Ttmi o' Siiant'T Confectioners. rjlO MERCHANTS AND STOREKEEPERS. The Undersigned is prepared to supply Confectionery of every description to Merchants and Storekeepers, in Town and Country, at the lowest Possible Prices. 1). HAMILTON, WHOLES AM: AND retail CONFECIIONEB, Quebn-steebt.