The Evening Star

Vol. IV.—No, 1,213.;

Auckland, N.Z. TUESDAY, BECEMBEK 2R. 187* ~

Price : ONE PENM Y.



Shipping. ****"" SYDNEY & MELBOURNP TRANSHIPPING TO BRISBANE & ALL OTttvi> The splendid new steamship Wentworth, «50 tons, J. W. Brown, Commander erneM»A .» • about 25th inst., will leave thwfeta"' a?t£^arrfvaf" for particulars of freight or passage a ß p!y to g- M. JERVIS^Agant. *i&k F OE LONDON If>%v DIRECT. Tder Well"knoWn *"* favourfte regular City of Auckland, Capt. G. Ralls. will sail positively nn 97tv. ,-,,»+ i. For freight or passage apply to CRTJICKSHANK & CO., Hsglt- street, Auckland, Agents. Dec. 2, 1873. j^i p O~E LO N D O"N. TO FOLLOW THE FERNDALE. P^H^ShS 16 NeW Zeal^~^PPing Com- Hindostan, 833 tons register, will receive immediate disuatch nn arrival and fail about the 30th January cUspatcll on Wool for shipment by this vessel will be Stored by the Company free or charge. oi.urea "7 JOHN BATGER, Wyndham street, December 3,1873. ASent vjjkafev gIHsXMr~TO~COKO"- Challenis;er. From Aucklakd. Wednesday, December 24, at 1C a.m Friday (Boxing Day), December 20. at 7 a.m. sharp From Coromandkl. Tuesday, December 23, at lpm Wednesday (Christmas Eve), December 24, at 4 p m Saturday, December 27, at 12 noon (Weather and other circumstances permitting) Not responsible for ,vv' lents In shipping, carrying or discharging live stock. ' B' HOLMES BROTHERS, Agents, Wharf. v|vk IfOE LON DO N K^^^^. J-. DIRECT. TO FOLLOW THE CITY OF •■■ra^^ AUCKLAND. The Favorite Ship Chile. This Vessel is now discharging her inward Cargo in excellent condition, and on completion will load with dispatch. For freight or passage apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, , A gents. ifaka^ gTEAM TO EIVEKI sx The twin s.s. Gemini Leaves Auckland daily at 11 o'clock morning. Leves Riverherhead at 3 o'clock afternoon, arriving Auckland at 5 o'clock. Pic-nic Parties landed at Wood's Island on the up triw, and taken off on the down trip without extra charge. Fates: Return Tickets, same day, 3s. J. CASEY. -^.v J^OR HOKIANQ-A. "T^Sonßyv The Schooner Will sail as above on TUESDAY next, the 23rd instant.—b'or freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL. Custom House-street.



0C& pHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The p.s. GOLDEN CROWN WILL RUN EXCURSIONS FOR THE PEOPLE. RETURN TICKETS, Available from 24th December to 2nd January, 1874. inclusive. FARES: Saloon 12s. Steerage Bs. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24. Leaves Auckland. Leaves Thames. 11a.m. 6 p.m. THUKSDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY EXCURSION AMONG THE ISLANDS OF HAUEAKI, Leaving the Queen-street "Wharf at 3 p.m. FARE—ONE SHILLING. After the excursion leaves for Thames at 7 P m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, BOXING-DAY. Leaves Thames. Leaves Auckland 6.30 a.m. 7 p.m. 11.30 p.m.. Eeturn Tickets, for this day only, SIX SHILLINGS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27. " Leaves Auckland Leaves Thames. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. Leaves Quoen-street Wharf in time for the T HAMES REGATTA, 8 a.m. Leaves Thames 7 p.m. Return Tickets, for this day orrly, SIX SHILLINGS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30. Leaves Auckland Leaves Thames. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. CHALLENGE. THE undersigned being satisfied that the Undine lost the Race on Saturday through her ballast shifting and other misfortunes, and that she is by far the faster and in every way the better vessel of the two, hereby Challenges the Fawn to fun another Race round Tiritiri for £25, or any larger sum. M. NICCOL, Owner of the Undine. December 22,1873. •,;; JpipriCE has been given on the K«siVtyh day ef December, 1873, at Opotiki. in Bay sßpsSaS' prohibiting any person or persons from Removing any further Timber from Lots -toft c and 152 Parish of Waioeka, County of OpotiKfl"- It is to be understood that present parties now Sawing Timber on above lots have been allowed bvthe proprietor to saw up what Timber is at present «Saw-pit and to remove the same without delay. *»rther, it is to be understood that from the 2Sth day $ December. 1873, any person or persons found witting, falling or Removing any Timber on the Wotesaid lots will be prosecuted according to law. * JOSEPH KENNEDY, Proprietor-



Business Cards. T R. OOU EC T -__L_ RFIEL:D st«eet, Auckland. W ARNOC K~¥aOTHE ES, OiIAPEL STREET, AUCKLAND. J A r M E~B H E R^ delivered f™ Co?!;iactor. & <=- Goods cleared and supplied Sl' lP3 0U thfi Goriest notice. Ballast WaterlooMwsie (pupil of Mr Hoffman for five years) MADAME W 1 NIMOI . ROYAL ACADEMICIAN, gives Lessons in Ouart C P rand SV', gin-B- TWO t0 T>'^e Guineas p« &tenTffie. in adVan°e- SCUOOIS atiended g A M V~^-jr~W ~E~Lirs of Re^tT Seh^" dl • l T nd l Cominifion Agtnt, Collector arranged Highway Kates, &c. Loans UrSnßaS QU6eU d°°lS below the 1H EL S~~M I T H -t-• GINGERBEER, CYDER, FRUIT SYRUP and CORDIAL MANUFACTURER. "M". _ KAEANOAHArE RoAD, WEST E.TO Fruit Syrup and Raspberry Vinegar in pint? for the convenience cf Picnic Parties and Schools A I S A A C S, • plumber, gas fitter and tinsmith High street, Near Vtjlcax Lane. Maker of the Patent Enamelled Gas Reflector W " X x R B V > " " « CORNEIt OP QUEEIT *ND WAKEFIELD STREETS. NEWCASTLE COAL (Wholesale and Retail) AT THE LOWEST RATES. BRICKS, LIME, SAND, SHELLS TTLES IRON-BARK SHAFTS, SPOKES, AND RED-GUM FELLOES, Etc., Eto., A.lwavs on and. W r ~R- B~JJ T L E ~K, HOUSE, SIGN, AND DECORATIVE PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, &c, &c. Oil, Colours, Glass, Putty, Canvas, Turpentine, White Lead, &c. Always on Han-d. No. 25. G HEY- STREET. p II O T O Gr E A P H T. Gt. eeFfeen, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER, 193, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Roosts over Mr Kino's Che mist. Cartes-de-visite taken the best styleat 12s 6d per dozen 7s 6d per half-dozen Portraits Painted in Oil and Water Colours in a style unsurpassed in the colonies. GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES CLEANED; ALTERED REPAIRED, and PRESSED at HAE WOOD'S, Tailob, From Melbourne. 49, Hobson-street, near the Governor Browne. P.S.—Gentlemon's Clothes Dyed MODERN LANGUAGES. Mr B. M. O. THEORELL, Member of the Uni versity of Upsala, teacher of French at the Auck land Grammar School University Classes, gives in struction in the French and German languages.— Applications may be made at the Mechanics' Institute Library. TV~E N T" I S T E T. MR. T. TR A FPOfiD, surgeon dentist, Wakefield street. Artificial Teeth, from One to a Full Set, in Gold or Vulcanite. EORGE BLACK & CO, WHOLESALE BOOT & SHOE MANITFAT U R E R S, Lower Queen-street. A Stock of Sewn, Pegged, and Rivetted Goods Always in Stock. ctober 10, 1873. J~ OIT N C. C"L OU G 11, MECHANIST & MODEL ENGINEER, HAS REMOVED FROM ITPPER-QUEEN STREET TO MASEFIELD'S BUILDINGS, ALBERT-STREET. Sewing Machines cleaned, adjusted, and carefully repaired. All kinds of light machines. Repairs undertaken atmoderate charges. Musical Instruments repaired and tuned. Harmonium Reeds made, &c. ttTeFath t o'TFe"! 1 lies. CHEMICAL FLY PAPERS, (Manufactured by J. C. SHARLAND), SIIORTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND. Iv packets, Cd and Is each packet. CHEAP BOOTS FOR- THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T ELLISON is Selling Off his Stock of Boots for One Month at exceedingly Low Prices.to give the public a chance of purchasing during the holidays. Ladies Lasting Boots very cheap. Girls White Boots very cheap.—7B, Quen-street. T^Ts TABLISHED 18 59. PIANOS ! PIANOS ! THE LARGEST STOCK OF INSTRUMENTS To be seen at HOFFMAN'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Shortland street. Pianos and Harmoniums for Sale or Hire and on the deferred payment system from LU to L 25. Every instrument guaranteed, and kept in tune one yea after purchase, free of charge. Instruments of every description Tuned and Re paired, Bought. Sold, and taken in exchange. ~M ELODY ORGANS. TUBT LANDED —Daw's and Rams- J den's Patent Pedal Substitute Organs as supplied tn Her Majesty the Queen and H.R.H. the Princess Louise For description, see lists at Messrs Upton's On Sale-A sLond-hand 20-stop'd Harmonium by Debain (equal to new), L 45 ; also, an elegant Queen s BE™, 10 stops, by Alexandre (a charm ing Drawing-room Instrument). PIANOFORTES. The two shipments of Messrs Ralph Allison and ChappeU, eigler, Bord, Erard, and other emfnent makers. BRO WNE, &; Co. Symonds street. Auckland ' BONES! BONES! fBONES! BOUGHT in any quantities, for Cash, at the Freeman's Bay Bone Mills.



Business Cards. TO STOREKEEPERS, COASTERS, &c. JUST ~0~ P E N E D, PLAYING CARDS (NEW PATTERNS) Good and Cheap. ACCOUNT BOOKS, Very Cheap, for Coasting Trade. Books suitable for Public or School Libraries, Presents, &c. SCHOOL REQUISITES OF ALL KINDS. LETTS' DIARIES FOE 1874 E. TV A V T E 100, QUEEN-STREET. ' _j2jl£]jilggfl. November 7, 3573. p aktijn g- ton'"s""Bisotrim REDUCED PRICKS : 9n \ n-Bi scuits ISs per lOOlbs. All kinds Fancy ditto .. (id per 1b STONE BROTHERS, A gents. _ "R U I L D E~ ~E, -A-* CARPENTER, & JOINER. W. 11. S X I N N E R, VULCAN LANE. Shop Fronts, Office Fittings, and all branches of the building trade executed. rp "B. OAM• ER 0 N", CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT JJAVIKS 15 X 7 DIKOS, QUEKK-STKEKT „.„. (Adjoining National Bank), Will be prepared to Supply Plans and Correct Esti mates for all descriptions of Buildings on the Shortest jNotice with or-without superintendence. GJti O Jbt Gh Jj aXE XSi FREEMAN'S BAY SOAP & CANLDE WORKS. Cash Buyers of Tallow. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. T P. SAXTBD ER S, " ° TAILOR, ET C, Next to Mr Halliday's, Cabinetmaker SIIORT LA N D STRE XT, Begs most respectfully to inform his customers and the gentlemen of Auckland that In consequence of the late fire he has t.-iken the above premises, and hopes to have a continuance of their support. WP H I L L 1 P PU'SON, • OIL. COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS Importers of Paperhangings, Scrim, Paints, Oils' Turpentine, Colors. Varnishes, French Polish, Gold Leaf, Artists' Colors and Brushes, Plate, Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Irame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses. Glazed Sashes, Doors, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed. 12, Wyndham street. PobektTa i7i7a ah e~r, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, Wvndhajvi-strkkt, AvcKuxTtfrexHthe New Zealand Herald Office. Every description of work in connection with the above business executed with cheapness and despatch riflfiiSTMAs Gr i F~i rs: PIANOS.-A Fine-toned Zeiglcr Piano in rich walnut case. Also, a Dcbain. They will be sold much under the usual price. English Pianos, from 37 guineas. Harmonium, full compass, 12 guineas and 28 guineas, with 10 stops. May be seen at Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Second-hand Pianos from 10 guineas, by Broadwood, and a Cottage 0-3 octave, in rich walnut, £30. yjSfe** A X E "Y ° v I r%tyr>\ WANT OF MONEY |^ LONDON LOAN OFFICE, %$ NEXT CITY HALL. MONEY Advanced on Jewellery, Diamonds, Plate, Wearing Apparel, and every description of available security. The strictest Secrecy observed in every transaction. Fire-proof Safes on the premises for the better se curity of Valuables. MORELS MARKS, 'P'ROP'RT'KTOn



Railway, ""' V __1 _____ _jt /ft - f if1 AUCKLAND AJND ONEHUNGA RAILWAY. REGULAR TRAINS TO THE RACES. ON the days of the Races (2Gth and 27th December, 1873, and Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January, 1874), a train will leave Auckland for Bllerslie Racecourse, at 0 a.m , and will run as frequently as possible, and as maybe found desirable after that hour. It is probable that the train will run about every hour. One traiu only will leave Onehunga for Ellerslie at 0.30 a.m.; and one train only will leave the Racecourse for Onehunga in the evening of each day at 4 45 p.m., and the last train for Auckland will leave the Racecourse at 6 p.m. Passengers will be warned of the departure of the trains by the ringing of a bell at the platform. All train will stop at Newmarket. It is earnestly re quested that the passengers will assist the Railway Authorities as much as possible by not ovei'-crowding, and by obeying the orders of those in authority. Return tickets, including ADMISSION to the COURSE, at 3s each, may be obtained on and after the 24th December, from the Station Clerks, at Auckland, Newmarket, Onehunga, and from Mr Chapman, Bookseller, Mr Upton, Bookseller, Queen street, AuckJand, and from Mr Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. Any person getting into the train without a ticket will have to pay 3s each way. By order. Auckland, December 17, 1873. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA • RAILWAY. npHIS Line will be OPENED for X Passenger Traffic on WEDNESDAY, 24th December, and will run as per Time Table on 25th, 28th, and following days in December. The 2Gth and 27th December, and Ist. 2nd, and 3rd January, 1874, being Race Days, the ordinary time table will be set aside, and.trains will be run according to special advertisement. TIME TABLE. Leave Auckland.. .. 8.0 ..12.0 .. 4.30 Leave Newmarket .. 8.15 .. 12.15 .. 4.45 Leave Penrose Junction 8.37 .. 12 37 .. 507 Arrive Onehunga .. 8.45 .. 12.45 .. 5.15 Leave Onehunga .. 9.0 ..10 .. 5.30 Leave Penrose Junction 9.11 .. 1.11 .. 5.41 Leave Newmarket .. 9.36 .. 1.30 .. C.OC Arrive Auckland .. 9.45 .. 1.45 .. 6.15 FARES. Return, Ist 2nd Ist 2nd Class. Class. Class. Class. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Auckland to Onehunga ..16 10 23 16 Newmarket to Onehunga ..10. 10 23 16 Other Stations to Onehunga 0 0 0 C 10 0 9 Onehunga to Auckland ..16 10 2 3 16 Penrose to Auckland ..16 10 23 16 Other Stations to Auckland 00 06 10 19 Between any intermediate Stations 0 9 0 0 10 0 9 By order. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA ~ RAILWAY. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. A LL persons are warned against Entering or Leaving the Carriages while theTrainis inmotioD' By order.



Merchandise. TO ARRIVE, 2 TONS OA2STERBTJKI CHEESE. T. H. HALL & CO. PER LADY AGNES, J£EST CANTERBURY BACON AND HAMS, IN CLOTH. T. II HALL & C 0., WYNDHAM STREET. T OAR R I V E, PER BARQUE "FREETRADER," p E I M E OATS, BRAN, BAKERS' FINEST FLOUR, ETC. T. H. HALL & CO. pAPEKHAK&INGS, ETC. .00,000 Rolls Paperhanginsrs, in every quality and variety of design 15 bales Hessian and Scrim . r> cases Tin'd Tacks Varnishes—Coach and House Painters, and Cabinet-makers Gilt and Staked Frame and Room Mould ings Brushes-Kent's, Hamilton's, and other makers Cold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' requisites, and Trade Ironmongery COO cases Sheet Glass Polished Plate, Rough Plate, Photo Class Stained, Fluted, Obscured, and Ornamental Ditto Embossed Borders and Rosettes 20 tons White Lead, in wood and iron Zinc (white), Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, and Carson's Anticorrosive Paint 40 hhds. and barrels Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHILLIPPS & SON oil, color, & cilass merchants, 12, Wynkiiam stkekt. Tenders. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. HPENDERS will be received until X noon of SATURDAY, 27th instant, for the Erection of a Building in Stanley-street. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the Phoenix Foundry. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted __ KUASER & TINNE. TO SHIPWRIGHTS. rpENDEES will be received not later -«- than TUESDAY KK.VT, the 23rdinut., at four o'clock p.m., for Repairs, &c, to Schooner Garibaldi, now lying at Onehunga. Plans and Specifications to be seen on board, or Tenders to be left on board. S. VERNAZANI. Masters. TENDERS FOR MEAT, BREAD, MILK, GROCERIES, &c, &c. TEND EES for the following Supplies for the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children, for Six Months, commencing Ist January, 1574, will be received by the undersigned until noon TUESDAY, the 23rd inst :— Beef and Mutton (free from bone) ; best quality only Piread ; best quality only Milk ; pure Tea, Siigar, Rice. Oatmeal, Flour, Kerosene Coals, Firewood Samples of Groceries to accompany the tenders. GEO W OWEN. December IG, 1873, Public Works OHice, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, October, 1873. LENDERS are invited for a Post X and Telegraph Office at Hamilton, in the Pro vince or Auckland. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings, may be seen at the Office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Post-office, Hamilton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tender for Hamilton Post-office," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Wednesday, the 31st day of December, 1873. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time specified above. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. II: CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. ~ BOARD AND RESIDENCE^ MES MlLLEß'begs to inform the general public that she has removed her private Board and Residence from Perth Villa Moor street, to Cliff House (opposite), lately occupied by Mr C. Canning, of St. Mungo Cafe. EUEN'ISHED Apartments for Lady and Gentlemen, or three or four Gentle men, with., or withont board, in a healthy good situation.—For cards of address apply at Star office FURNISHED APARTMENTS. FUENISHED APAETMENTS for two or three Gentlemen, in a pleasant and healthy uation, commanding an extensive view of the harbour and within easy distance of town.—For cards of address apply at this office. SELLING OFF 1 SELLING OFF ! OWESTPEAHL begs to inform • his Customers and the Public of Auckland, that he is now SELLING OFF his large stock of Boots and Shoes at and under cost price for Cash only. Also, a large assortment of Ladies' and Gentleman's German Boots and Shoes at greatly reduced prices, to make room for fresh shipments.—l 27. Queen-street. NEWCASTLE COALS. HOURLY expected to Arrive, per Drover, 250 TONS OF COAL. On Sale alongside Ship, in lots to suit purchasers. J. BYCROFT & CO. Onehunga, December 17, 1872. HYDRAULIC LIME. . TH E undersigned can supply Dealers or Contractors at .LOWEST PRICES, Further particulars can be obtained from R. C. Dyer, Shortland-eteeet, or by letter addressed to N. Wilson, at the Works, Mahurangi. N.B. —This Lime was used in the Railway Tunnel in the Domain. NATHANIEL WILSON.



Drapery. GEEAT CLEAEING SALE OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS. 0,537 YARDS OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS PURCHASED IN ONE LINE AT A NOMINAL PRICE. H. ATKINS TTAS Purchased, during the past week, from a well-known Wholesale House, THEIR WHOLE STOCK OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS, Containing Six Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty seven Yards AT A TREMENDOUS DISCOUNT. The Stock consists of Every Description of Summer Goods, and will be offered at little more than Half-price. H. ATKINS Will Sell BEAUTIFUL GRENADINES At 11J per yard, worth from Is dto 2s. DRESS MATERIALS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS At lljd per yard, worth 3s 4d to Is Od. SPLENDID FIGURED LUSTRES At lljd per yard. SPLENDID CHENE MOHAIRS At lljd, worth Is 6d. SEE GOODS IN THE WINDOW At lljd per yard, worth Is Cd to 2s. H. A T X I N S * Will also SELL the BALANCE OF HIS SUMMER STOCK OF DRESS MATERIALS In the Fixtures, at Reduced Prices. Special Inducements to Buyers of DRAPERY & FURNISHING During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Silk Jackets, Lace Shawls, Parachutes, Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, Black Silks, &c, FOE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. THE CHEAPEST CLOTHING In Town during the Christmas Holidays. Special CHEAP LINES in all Departments, -more especially THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT During the Christmas Holidays. Cheap Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Black and Blue Paget and Galatea Coats, Alpaca Coats, Dust Coats, Etc., Etc., Etc. for the chri9tmas holidays. just opened, 1 BALE CHEAP PAPERING CALICO. \ Hx ATKI NS, Latb Hay and Honsyman. i



Prospectus. A BEIDGED PEOSPECTUS OF THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). (To be incorporated, with Limited Liability, under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860.) Capital, £250,000 in 25,000 Shares of £10 each, with power to increase and issue Debenture Stock. Only L 4 per Share to be called up at present, payable as follows :—los per share on application ; 10s on allotment; 20s in three months after allotment • and the remaining 40s in calls of 10s eacli succeed ing three months. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. E. B. Cargill, Esq. (Messrs Cargills and McLean) A. C. Strode, Esq., R.M. J. A. Waleott, Esq. (Messrs Bright Brothers and Co ) P. C. Neill, Esq. (Messrs Neill and Co.) W. J. M. Larnach, Esq. (National Bank) John Richard Jones, Esq., Matanaka J. M. Ritchie, Esq. (MessrsG. Gray, Russell and Co.) James Mills, Esq. (Harbour Steam Company) James T. Mackerras, Esq. (Messrs J. T. Mackerras and Co.) T. S. Graham, Esq. (Messrs Bing, Harris, and Co.) Arthur W. Morris, Esq. (Otago and Southland Invest ment Company) James Smith. Esq. (Messrs Smith and Anderson) Henry Driver, Tsq. (Messrs Driver, Stewart and Co) Alexander Burt, Esq. (Messrs A. and T. Burt) Charles McQueen, Esq. (Messrs Kincaid, McQueen and Co) ' 11. P. Murray-Aynsley, Esq. (Messrs Miles and Co Chrfstchurch) George Gould, Esq., Merchant. Christchurch. BANKERS: National Bank of New Zealand. SOLICITORS : Messrs Smith and Anderson. INTERIM SECRETARY : James Mills, Esq. This Company has been formed for the purpose of providing more efficient steam communication between the different ports of New Zealand-the want of which has been much felt for some time past, aud which is becoming more perceptible as the growing trade of the colony is developed. <• It is desired to establish a weekly line of Steamers between 01 ago and the princi>al Northern ports to put on a Steamer between Dunedin and the West Coast Ports of the Middle Island, and also to provide for the efficient conduct of the trade to and from the several smaller Ports on the Coast of Otago and Canterbury. For these purposes the following new vessels will be required: — Three first-class Steamers for the trade between Dunedin and Manukau, to be built in Europe and capable of carrying from 400 to 500 tons of cargo, fitted with compound engines and the latest improvements, and with superior passenger accommodation, suited to the re quirements of the present day. These steamers will be of such class and speed as will ensure every facility to shippers of goods and con venience to the travelling public. One boat of smaller capacity and light draft of water, especially adapted, to the trade to the West Coast of the Middle Island. With a view to commencing operations without delay it has been arranged to take over, on the Ist o 1 January next, the steamers Maori, Beautiful Star, and Samson, belonging to the Harbour Steam Company's fleet, ar,d also their new steamer just built on the Clyde specially for the Timaru and Lyttelton trade, and which is expected to arrive in the colony early In February. These vessels will at once create a revenue for the Company, and, it is believed, will be sufficient to carry on the trade of the ports on the Coasts of Otago and Canterbury. Mr James Mills, who has so successfully conducted the busines of the Harbour Company from its com mencement, will continue to act as Manager of this Company. It is estimated that to carry out these proposals a capital of £1.00,000 will be required, and to provide for this it is proposed to call up £4 per share, making a total of £100,000, and to borrow the remaining £50,000 on debentures bearing a low rate of interest. This arrangement will enable larger dividends to be declared on the paid-up capital. Out of the total number of shares, the proprietors of the Harbour Company will take 7,500 paid up to the extent of £4 each, and the remaining 17,500 are now offered to investors. In recommending this investment to the public the Provisional Directors may state that large pro fits are now being made by steamers on the coast of New Zealand, and they are therefore confident that by the employment of vessels of the character indi cated, fitted to work with the utmost economy and meet the growing traffic without undue strain, the Company will be able to secure ample profits, and at the same time promote trade and the convenience of the travelling public by providing improved facilities and accommodation at reduced rates. Applications for shares will be received by the In terim Secretary, at his office. Harbour Chambers Dunedin ; and by Messrs Miles and Co., Hereford street, Christchurch ; and at the office of the National Bank of ff ew Zealand here. PEELIMI NAEY ANN OUNCEMENT. NEW ZEALAND STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £150,000 In Shares op £10 Each. DIRECTORS : C. J. HARRISON, Chairman WILLIAM ALLEN JOSEPH BURNE JOHN MARTIN ISAAC PLIMMER JOHN SYMONS. It having become apparent that an extension of the Company is necessary in order to keep pace with the growing Colonial and Intercolonial trades, the Directors of the New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited), are now seeking the aid of the public to bring about the achievement of this subject, point witli confidence to the success which has hitherto marked their operations, as a guarantee to intending shareholders that the prospect of a good investment held out to them is a substantial and fair one. Unlike the other Steam Companies now projected the Company actually occupied the field with a fleet of steamers especially built for and adapted to the trade on the Coast of New Zealand, as well as the intercolonial trade. They own the following Vessels, viz.:— Phojbe .. .. 41G2tons register Taranaki .. 299 tons register Wellington .. 262 tons register Ladybird .. 285 tons legister Ranoatira .. 184 tons register Manawatu .. 103 tons register These steamers are all in the best repair, and some of them equal in every respect to new ships, a sum of upwards of L 40.000 having been laid out on them during the past six months. They represent the plant of the Company, together with a sailing collier (barque Anne and Jane), large hulk, freehold and leasehold premises in the best business situations in Wellington, engineer's and smith's workshop, together with large stocks of material necessary for the working of the steamers, &c, &c. It is now proposed to raise the capital of the Com pany to L 150.000, with power to increase it further. Immediately the necessary sanction of the present shareholders has been obtained in general meeting, and there will be no difficulty, as the present step is taken at their request, the proposed plan of extension will be definitely put before the public. The Directors of the Company aie fully alive to the importance of keeping pace with the rapidly developing trade of the colony, not only so far as the mere caastal traffic is concerned, but also with reference to the trade with the Australian Colonies, the South Sea Islands, and the growing colony of New Caledonia, in all of which a large and profitable outlet may be found for the produce of the colony. The objects of the Company are thoroughly colonial, not local, and therefore the assistance of all parts of the colony is invited. CHARLES HARTMANN, Manager. • Wellington, December 4, 1873. ' S~~t~aTn da c d fiee and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Head Office .. Dunedin. This Company is now prepared to issue Policies against Mre and Marine risk at lowest current rates. G. W. BINNEY, Agent for the Province of Auckland.



_ Money. IyrONEY to Lend, in large or smalL rr ■"" .sums> at a very low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High street. 11/1" ONEY TO LEND on first-class •—-*- freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. Dyer, Shortland street. MONEY to LEND on Promissory Notes, Mortgages, &c. Bills Discounted.^ George Dunnet, 25, Queen street. IV/TONEY to Lend on Promissory -*-*-*- Notes for Two or Three Months, or longer periods; also, £1,000 at current rates, on good security.—Apply to Stewart & ApPLEur, Bill brokers and Commission Agents, West Queen street.?) Prospectuses. PROSPECTUS -*- OP THE STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. To be incorporated under the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Acts. CAPITAL £1,000,000, In 100,000 Shares of £10 each. First Issue, 50,000 Shares. Deposit ; Five Shillings per Share on application Five Shillings on allotment; and Ten Shillings in Four Calls of Two Shillings and . Sixpence, at intervals of three months. Provisional Directors : William Hepburn, Esq. (Messrs McLandrcss, Fep burn & Co.) ' James Anderson, Esq. (Messrs Anderson & Mowat) George Young, Esq., Jeweller The Hon James Paterson, M.L.C. James Curie, Esq. (Messrs Park & Curie) Basil Sievwright, Esq. (Messrs Sievwright & Stout)] David Baxter, Esq. (Messrs D. Baxter & Co.) The Hon. Matthew Holmes, M.L.C. Andrew Mcifarlane, Esq. (Messrs A. & J. McFarlane) David Campbell, Esq. A. J. Burns, Esq. G. Jb\ .Reid. Esq. Arthur Scoullar, Esq. (Messrs North & Scoullar) Robert Haworth, Esq. (Messrs JR. & T. Haworth Donald Reid, Esq.. M.H.R. Carl Steinhoff, Esq. Alexander Rennie, Esq. B. Bagley, Esq. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs. Sievwright and Stout. Interim Secretary : Charles Reid. The success which has attended the establishment of the existing Insurance Companies in New Zealand ; the large and increasing field for Insurance offered by the progressive increase ot buildings throughout the Colony, and shipping on the Coast; and the growing desire evinced by the public to support Local Com panies, furnish sufficient proof that there is ample room for the establishment of a purely Colonial and bond fide Company of Local Shareholders. The Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company has therefore been established, and the Provisional Directors have decided that the following shall be distinctive characteristics of the Company :— 1. A really Colonial and National position, to be secured by an equitable distribution of the Shares over the whole Colony. ', 2. An interested body of Shan holders, to bo secured by the utmost care being exercised in allotting Shares to persons known to lie insurers and bond fide traders ; and 3. Careful and economical management. The promoters believe that an issue of 50,000 Shares will, for some time to come, meet all the purposes of the Company ; and they purpose that of this number 3 i.OOO Shares shall be set apart for allotment over the Northern Provinces. The Directors have unanimously decided to place themselves on an equality with other applicants as to the allotment of Shares. Applications for Shares will be received by Geo. W. Binnev, Queen street, Agent for Province of Auckland, and .deposits to be lodged at the various branches of the Bank of New Zealand throughout the Colony.



pJ"EW ZEALAND PAPER MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITEE). (To be Incorporated under the Joint Stock Companies Acts.) Capital- ...• £30,000 in 10,000 shares of £3 each, provisional directors: Joseph Howard, Esq.. Stannus Joxes, Esq. Ben.tn. Tonks, Esq. (Messrs B. Tonks and Co.) Geo Fraser, Esq. (Messrs Fraser and Tinne.) Hon.JIENRY Chasiberltn. With power to add to their numbei. SOLICITORS: BANKERS: SECRETARY, Pro.Tern: J. F. Clark. . PROSPECTUS. This Company has been formed for the purpose of . Manufacturing Paper from Phormium Tenax and Other New Zeland fibres. The great demand for rags in excess of the supply In the English Market has led to the use of Esparto grass, old ropes, straw, wood, aud many other sub stances of inferior quality. The chief difficulty experienced by all paper manu facturers is that of obtaining supplies of fibrous materials of sufficient strength at a cheap rate. This Company will enjoy the advantage, possessed by no English manufacturer, of having an unlimited supply of a raw material which ■ for strength and adaptability cannot be surpassed. The Provisional Directors, after much careful in vestigation, are fully satisfied that Phormium Tenax as a staple for the manufacture of paper is unequalled. Very largo quantities of tow are now annually ■ exported from this coluoy, and employed for that purpose. With the aid of gentlemen formerly engaged in the manufacture, estimates^of the cost and erection of the necessary plant, and the expense of production, &c. have been prepared with great care. The Provisional Directors are confident that an article can be produc- d far superior to any imported, at a much less cost, and after liberally allowing for contingencie, that large profits will accrue to the shareholders. The Provincial Government offer every facility for the selection of the requisite flax lands, and steps are being taken to obtain from the General Government an extension of time for the £2.000 bonus offered for this manufacture. The value of the Paper imported into the colony in 1872 was upwards of £40,000. It is believed the Com pany will be able to supply this demand, and produce a very large surplus, particularly of wrapping papers for exportation. It is estimated that the entire cost of the Plant will not exceed £15,000, and that not more than £2 per share will be required. Application for shares to be made to the Secretary at 22, Exchange, Auckland, up to December 20th' Five Shiilingsl>er Share to be paid on application, and Five Shillings per Share on allotment. Further Calls not exceeding Five Shillings per Sh^re will be made as required, twenty-eight days' notice being given. J. F. CLARK, Sec. pro tern. In a volume written by John Murray PSA F.L.S., kindly lent by T Kirk, Esq., to the Secretary of the Company, to be seen at his office, printed on paper made from the New Zealnnd FJax Leaf we ' extract the following :—" Mr Smith, of Morton Paper Mills, Yorkshire, the manufacturer of the Phormium Tenax Paper, writes : ' You will observe the Paper is very strong indeed, in my own opinion nearly as durable as parchment itself of the same thickness Had the raw material been hackled or cleaned previou to manufacture I have no doubt but it would have been equally strong, of a beautiful color, and a first rate Paper, more durable than anything ever seen in and shape ol Paper.' "