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cover an acre of ground, which is shaded by so many- 

 fine trees, as to merit the appellation of tree-garden, com- 

 municating with every street on the block. When illu- 

 minated at night with flaming torches and Chinese 

 lanterns for an out-door concert, and when crowded with 

 people and the gay colors which the Hawaiian ladies love 

 to display, the picture equals the enchanted descriptions 

 of the Arabian Nights. The royal palace, the new Par- 

 liament House, the public square, where the really ad- 

 mirable Hawaiian band plays every Saturday, and the 

 churches of different denominations, are all within a few 

 minutes walk, while the wharves, Custom House, Post 

 Office, business houses and Consulates can be reached in 

 four or five minutes. What more could be desired ? 



The entrance to the Hotel, both in front and rear, 

 is by massive stone stairways, protected by iron 

 railing, that add to the imposing appearance of the 

 building. The visitor, on reaching the top of the 

 ascent, finds himself under the broad veranda, which 

 is supported by wooden pillars, with a promenade 

 of the whole front before him. He finds the office on 

 his left as he enters the cool hall, where a courteous at- 

 tendant is always waiting to supply his wants, answer 

 his questions, and aid in making him comfortable and at 

 home. 



The hotel contains forty-two sleeping rooms, and will 

 accommodate from sixty to ninety guests, who will find 

 the furniture all new, having been imported expressly 

 for it. The beds are provided with springs, and the 

 best of hair mattrasses and linen. The other fixtures 

 are such as a long experience in tropical climate has 

 proved best adapted to promote the comfort and happi- 



