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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4286, 15 December 1874, Page 3

PORTSMAN'S • ARMS HOTEL, WAI KANAE. Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency Sir James Fergusson and suite. n«r,imv=otiVn m Will WtooBTI two travellers—old acquaintances : " Hullo, Boss, where have you put in the night?" "Why, at Waikanae. I always manage to make a stage there if possible." "Isit a good house ?" —" Not a better on the Coast for cleanliness, civility, and the best of everything to eat and drink." " But how was your horse looked after ?" —"First class ; as much as he could stuff into him, and a dry clean bed.", " I always fancied a fellow would have the miserables in such a lonely spot ; why, I'm told there is no one to speak to ?" —" Don't you believe it; you put in an hour or two with Jim Erskine or old Tom Wilson, and I'll guarantee they'll keep you alive." "Old whaling yarns, I suppose?"—"You bet, and good ones too, of forty years ago." " Can you cross from there to Kapiti ? " Yes, Jim keeps a number of good boats, and will cross you any time in fair weather." " Any shooting V —" Any amount." "By Jove ! I'll put in a week there."—"Do, you won't regret it." " Well, so lone." HP! A. SHIRLEY begs to give notice to JL . the public and owners of raee-hoi'ses intending to visit the forthcoming Wairarapa Races, that his NEW HOTEL will be OPEN. Five new loose boxes for reception of racehorses. Books, Stationery. &c n O ME AND SEE!!! CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! NEW YEAR'S GIFTS ! ! AND SCHOOL PRIZE-BOOKS & REWARDS ! The largest assortme inspection by intending purchasers is eai invited. T. A. BOWDEN AND SONS, Wholesale & Retail Booksellers & Stationers, New Zealand Educational Depository, Featherston-street, Reclaimed Land. Descriptive catalogues may be had on application. /~IHRISTMASPRESENTS,NEWYEAR'S GIFTS, AND SCHOOL PRIZES. The undersigned have just opened a large assortment of the newest Books, suitable for Christmas Presents, School Prizes, &c. Inspection" is invited. LYON & BLAIR, ' Larobton Quay. 1875. T E T T S'S DIARIES, LETTS'S DIARIES, LE T T S'S DIARIES, Fob 1875, In one hundred varieties of form, size, and price. *' LYON AND BLAIR, Lambton Quay. Opposite Bank of New Zealand. *>■ ™ T C A R V E R Music Master, Piano and Harmonium Tuner, Lambton Quay. Singing lessons given privately or in class ; "'lO lessons on the Piano and Harmonium. Terms on application. Musical Instruments Repaired, &o. School requisites, same as at Mr Bowden'a Depot, always on hand at similar prices. Country tunings attended to. R S. JJL TEACHER OP PIANOFORTE AND SINGING, Ghuznee Street. M b *b. TEACHER OF MUSIC, Tory Street, near Vivian street. LOST, between Wellington and the Hutt, on Monday, the 14th December, 1874, a £2O note. Any person finding the same, and delivering it to the undersigned will receive £5 reward from Mr. Fox, Bedfordshire House, Mulgrave-itreet.