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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 312, 30 December 1873, Page 3

W. Stavert & Go's Advertisements, ! abridged pr 0 spectus OF THR ! UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANT OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). (To be Incorporated, with Limited Liability aader l the Joint Stock Companies Act, I860). \ CAPITAL-£250,000,in 25,000 Shares of £l& each, with power to increase and issue Debenture Stock. | Oniy £4 per Share to he called up at present, payable as follows :— los per share on application; 10s. on allotment; 20s. in three months after allotment; and the remaining 40u.in<_alls of 10s. each succeeding three months. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. E. B. Cargill, Esq. (Vlessrs Cargills and M'Lean) A. C. Strode, Esq , RM. ' J. A Walcott, Eaq,,(M. c3 aEB Bright Brothers and v/O) S*r C r iU ' Ea *» ( Me39rs Neill and Co) W. J. M. Laroach, Esq (National Bank) John iiicbard Jones, Esq., Matanaka J. M. Ritchie, Ksq. (Mesa™ G. Gray Russell and Lo James.Mills, E?q. (Harbor Steam CompaDy) James T. Maekerras, Esq, (Meases J. T. Mackerras and Co.) T. S.Graham, Esq. (Messrs Bing, Harris, and Arthur W. Morris, Esq. (Otago and Southland Investment Company) James Smith, Esq. (Messrs Smith and Anderson) Eenry Driver, Esq. (Messrs Driver, Stewart, and Co.) Alexander Burt, Esq. (Messrs; A. and T. Burt) Uiaries M'Queen, Esq. (Messrs Kiucaid, M'Queen, and Co.) 11. P. Murray-Anstey, Esq. (Messrs Miles aad Co. Christchurch) George Gould, Esq., Merchant, Christchurch. Bankers : National Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors s Messrs Smith and Anderson. Interim Secretabx : James Mills, Esq. This company has been formed ior the paraoae of providing more efficient steam communication between the differeut ports of New Zealand—the want of which hes been much felt for some time past, and which is becoming more perceptible as the growing tnde of the colony is developed It is desired to establish a weekly line of Steamers between Otago and the principal Northern ports, to put on a steamer between Dunedin and the \V c! *t Coast Ports of the Middle Island, and also to provide for the efficient con(hict of tha fci-ade two and from the aeyeeal .matter Portson the Coasts of OUgo and Canterbury, ior these purposes the following new vessels will be required : — Three first-class Steamers for the trade between Dunedin and Manakan, to be built io Europe, and capable of carryiog irom 40!) to 500 tons of cargo, fitted with compound engines and the latest improvements, and with superior pas- /* J «^ e^f r / attcommo!,at ion, Buite d to the *; / -^#*T roen,s ot thepresent day. These / jy ) ipajpers will be o such class and speed / *"* £ BW^ensnreevery8 W^ensnreevery facility to shippers ' bfjgoGd*. anil conwgnience to the travel- ' lirfg public. I / / One boat of ampler light draft of water, to the trade to the W/at Coast $t the Middle Island. With a view y commencing operations without delay, it ha/ been arranged to take over, on the lst of Jaduary nest, the steamers M ori, Beautiful Ftar, and Samson, belonging to the Harbour Steam Company's fleet, and also tkeir new steamer, juat bi^jgl&e'^lyde, specially for the Timaru and Lyttelton trade, anUwhich is expected to armtfin the colony e»rly fla February. These vessjjls wiil at once create a Ibvenue for the C-Jn-yp-any, and, it is believed, will b| sufficient to caraf on the trade of the ports on tae Coaata of Qeago and Canterbury. \ >Mr James Mills, who has so successfully conducted the business of the Harbor Company from f its commencement, will continue to act as Manager of tbis Company. It ia estimated that, to carry out tbese proposals, a capital of £150,000 will be required, and to provide for this it is proposed to call up £A per share, making a total of £100,000, and to borrow the remaining £50,000 on debentures bearing a low rate ot interest. This arrangement; will enable larger dividends to be declared oa the paid-up capital. Out ot the total number of shares, the proprietors of the Harbor Company will take 7,500 paid up to tbe extent of M each and the remaining 17,500 are now offered to investors. In r< commending this investment to tbe public, the Provisional Directors may state that large profits 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 indicated, fitted to work with, tbe utmost economy, and meet the growing .raffle 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 tor Shares will be received by the Interim Secretary, nthis office, Harbor Chambers, Dunedin; aod by Messrs. Miles and Co., Hereford Street, Christchurch; also, at the Office of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), Or to W. STAVERT & CO., Agents. Nelson, Bth Dee., 1873. 3144, UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited.) THE LIST of APPLICATIONS for SHARES in tbe above Company willbe CLOSED oa TUESDAY, Gth January, 1874. W, STAVERT & CO., Agents. | Nelson, December 19, 1873. 3859 i -"AJATIONAL INSURANOE j COMPANY op NEW ZSALAND. Capital . . . One Millioht. In 100,000 Shares of £10 eachi. Paid-up Capital . . £50,000 Directors : J. L. Butterworth, Esql John Cargill, Esq Henry Driver, Esq W. J. M, Laruach, Esq Richard Oliver, Esq Evan Prosser, Ifsq George Gray Russel, Esq Keitk Ramsay, Esq Robert Wilson, Esq The Company issues FIRE POLICIES ON WOOL while shearing in Woolsheda. Also, Floating Policies on Wool from sheep's baofe, or from Woolshed till delivered in London. Also, Floating Policies to and from Australian and New Zealand ports, saving much trouble to tia insured. *„* ,Ala&. Policies for Time aad Voyage on Hulls of Ships or Steamers Fire Risks are taken at the lowest cutreufe;ratea, Wm. STAVERT & CO., 1 Agents. mt.