The above are all iron vessels of the highest class at Lloyd's, built or purchased specially to meet the require- ments oi the New Zealand passenger and carrying trade, and are supplemented from time to time by chartered ships also of the highest class. Vesseb are despatched trom London to each of the principal ports in the Colony regularly every month. Their saloons are fitted with all the latest improvements to ensure the comfort of passengers, and the tables are supplied on a most libe r b 1 scale. Persons wishing to bring their friends or cargo ou« from England can arrange or so doing, at,d the whole or part cost, if necessary, can be made payable on ship's arrival in New Zealand. TO INTENDING PASSENGERS FOR ENGLAND. Haying been appointed Agent for the magnificent Line of vessels now sailing under the New Zealand Shipping Com- pany';.' Flag, fuli particulars regarding the dates of departuje from the various ports ol l>Tew Zealand, together with rates of Passage and any other information, can Le D btained by application to the undersigned. T&s A. BONAR, Aorent. Whar -ptmrt. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. THE PRICE OF nnHE WEST COAST TIMES is REDUCED TO TWOPENCE PER COPT. ONE SHILLING PER WEEK, OS QUAETEELY SUBSCBIFTIOM : Town Delivery 12s 6d Country Subscribers ... ... 15s Od



ACCIDENTAL HOTEL (Late Swan), [Established 1865] WHARF AND REVELL STREETS, HOKITIKA. This magnificent Hotel, having been enlarged to nearly double its former size, thoroughly repaired, painted, decorated, re-furnished, and improved in every respect, is now by far the LARGEST COMMERCIAL HOTEL IN WESTLAND. It commands a splendid view of the harbor, shipping, and roadstead. The house contains public and private bars, dining room to seat 60 persons, and GRAND BILLIARD ROOM, With one of Alcock's Prize Tables. TILE SAMPLE AND SHOW ROOMS Are admitted to be the best in New Zea- land, and are kept for the use of Com- mercial Travellers, free of charge. There are likewise six parlors, inlcuding two large, well- furnished, Commercial Rooms, suites of rooms for private parties and families, bath-room, and thirty-three comfortable bed-rooms, under the careful superintendence of the landlady. The Proprietor, in returning thanks to the public for their patronage for the last sixteen years, begs to announce that while the Comforts are Largely Increased the Tariff is Greatly Reduced. 