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West Coast Times, Issue 394, 29 December 1866, Page 1

SMppingL^dvertisemeD.6. STEAM TUG CHALLENGE 1 Geobge Wilson Master. fTIHE above powerful double-engine Tug L is prepared to tow vessels in and out of the River, as per agreement to be arranged on application to the Captain, onboard, or to Spence Bbos. and Co., Eevell street. 4831 [ PADDLE-STEAMERS "YARRA" AND "PERSEVERE." THE above Steamers are prepared to carry Passengers and Cargo, and TOW VESSELS in and out of the River at current rates. Wo passengers will be allowed to cross the Bar in these Steamers without a ticket from the office of the undersigned. Royse, Mudie & Co., Agents, 3623* Wharf street. STEAM-TUG LIONESS, Geosge Whitfoed, Master. This powerful double-engme Tug, 60horse power, having received a thorough overhaul and new boilers, has returned to Hokitika and resumed her original work, and is now prepared to tow vessels in and out of the river, as per agreement, to be arranged on application to the captain on board, or Caeey & Gilles, Agents, 6123 Wharf street. MARINE INSURANCE. FTIHJD Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hokitika for the SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED), are now prepared to accept Marine Risks coastwise, also to Australian and other Foreign ports. 2501 Rotse, Mudie & Co. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Subscribed and Invested Capital — L 1,600,000. THE undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the Imperial Fire Insurance Company, for the West Coast, are now prepared to accept risks. Scale of rates, and all information may be obtained at our office. HoYeja, Mppn?,-& Co., Agents, 6064 Wharf street. J . NASH, AND COMMISSION AGENT, Bbighton, Fox's Rivee. 5927 SKIFFS and other Boats, from 17s. per foot. Joseph R. Jones, South Yarra Bank, Melbourne. 10 Missing Friends. n EORGE JOHNSON (native of Pol\J lockshaws) is requested to communicate with Mason Bros., of Dunedin. Important news from home. 6112 JOHN SERGENT WINNEY— ShouId this meet your eye, you are requested to return at once to your distressed wife and family in Christchurch. 3859 JOHN LOVETT, late of Auckland, is U requested to write to his mother and brothers, William and James, now residing at Ipswich, Queensland. A letter addressed to James Fulham, Post Office, Hokitika, will reach them. 5592 Hotels. OSBORNE'S Jj^MPIRE HOTEL (Opposite the Bank of New Zealand) HOKITIKA. The^ above magnificent building has been just completed, and is now the largest commercial hotel in New Zealand. Gentlemen visiting Hokitika will find this establishment fitted up similar to the first-class hotels in Melbourne, Sydney, &c. Sho<v rooms are especially set apart for business men. The culinary department is arranged on the most approved principle. The bedrooms are lofty, spacious, and well ventilated, and a perfect view of the offing may be had from the colonnade. The Billiard Room is, without exception, the largest in the colonies, under the careful supervision of an experienced marker. The Bar is supplied with liquors of the very choicest kinds, especially selected by the proprietor. An office for Cobb and Co.'s coaches is attached, where passengers may be booked for all parts of the colonies. 5953 mHE PIONEER HOTEL, -*- Corner of GIBSON'S QUAY & BEALBY STEEET, H. J. EDWARDS, Proprietor (Late of Dunolly, Victoria, and Brisbane, Queensland). H. J. E. begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has just completed the above establishment, and is now prepared to accommodate them on the most reasonable terms. A choice selection of Wines, Spirits, Sparkling Ales and London Stout, always on hand. 5989