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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5578, 13 February 1879, Page 1

Shipping Notices fJiHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED. Head Office : Chriatchurch, N.Z. London Bkakch ; 84, Bishops-gate-street Within. The Company’s fleet consist of Tons. The Hcrcnci 1051 „ Matauba 898 „ Opawa 1000 „ Obaei 1054 „ Otaki 1053 „ Pabeoea 879 „ PIAKO 1000 „ Eakaia 1067 „ Ranoxtikei 1225 Tons, The Waikato 1053 „ Waimatb 1157 „ Waimka 854 „ Waipa 1071 „ Wairoa 1054 „ Waitanoi 1161 „ Waitaba 838 „ Wanqasdi 1000 These magnificent clippers are of the highest class at Lloyd’s, purchased or bnilt specially to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand, The saloons and state cabins are superbly fitted and arranged for the comfort of passengers, who are provided with bedding and all cabin fittings. The dietary scale is most liberal. Second-class and steerage accommodation is all that can be desired, and the ships are commanded by experienced masters. Arrangements for the passages of friends, to and from the colony, and also for the conveyance of cargo, can be made at any of the branches in New Zealand, WOOL SEASON, 1878-9. FOURTH WOOL SHIP. FOR LONDON DIRECT, SAILING* ON OR ABOUT THE FIRST WEEK IN MARCH. THE splendid iron clipper ship FERNGtLEN, „ 100 Al, 818 Tons Register, Walter Frazer, Commander. This magnificent vessel, built specially for the New Zealand passenger trade, has a splendid saloon, and her state cabins are superbly fitted and provided with every requisite for the comfort of passengers. A limited number of second and third-class passengers will be taken, who will have superior accommodation provided for them. The dietary scale is most liberal. Bates of freight on dumped wool:—Greasy, jjd. per lb. J washed, per lb. j and extra for undamped. For freight or passage, apply at the office of the Company, Custom House-quay. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). STEAM DIRECT TO ENGLAND. THE Magnificent fullpowered Clyde built Steamer STAD HAARLEM, 2729 tons register, 450 horse power, i appointed to sail from Lyttelton to London i or about the 10th APRIL NEXT. This splendid steamer has superior accomodation for all classes of passengers, having sen built in 1875 for the Dutch East Indian [ail Service, She is fitted with every modern iprovement. Her route will be via Capo orn, or through the Straits of Magellan, and Is confidently expected she will make the issage in 45 days. The route chosen avoids 1 the discomforts of a protracted voyage irough tropical waters, which are inseparable om the voyage through tho Red Sea and aer. Canal. An experienced surgeon will xompany the ship. For full particulars of freight and passage iply to— THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED), CUSTOM HOUSE-QUAY; if to their branches and agencies throughout the colony. iNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). THE Steamers of the above Company are appointed >to leave as under (circumstances permitting), OB LYTTELTON AND PORT CHALMERS. Wanaka* ... Einoakooma ... Taupo Albion Friday Monday Friday Sunday Calls Akaroa. FOR MELBOURNE, VIA LYTTELTON PORT CHALMERS, BLUFF, AND HOBAETON. FOR PICTON, NELSON, TARANAKI, AND MANUKAU. * Piston and Nelson only. FOR NAPIER, POVERTY BAY, TAUBANGA, AUCKLAND, AND BAY OF ISLANDS. FOR SYDNEY, VIA ALL EAST COAST PORTS (Booking Passengers through to Queensland Forts). WAKATIpr* Thursday Feb. 13 noon Taraeua ...'Friday iFeb. 28 I 1 p.m. * To Sydney direct. Passengers' luggage labels can be had on application at the office. Shippers are requested to have all cargo booked and alongside steamer one hour before advertised time of sailing. Offices: Grey-street, Wellington. FOR CASTLEPOINT AND NAPIER. THE favorite screw steamer KIWI Will leave for the above ports ON FRIDAY, At 4 p.m. LEVIN & CO., Agents. (RAILING NOTICES. S.s. TUI and HUIA. W. BISHOP, Agent.