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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5825, 29 November 1879, Page 1

Shipping Notices r KIHB NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING sL COMPANY LIMITED. Head Okicice : Christ-•-hnrcb, V.Z. London Branch 84, Bishops WTsY gate-street Within. The Company’s fleet consist of : These magnificent clippers are of the Highest class at Lloyd’s, purchased or built jneciaPy to meet the requirements of the trade between the United Kingdom and New Zealand. The saloons and state cabins are superbly titled 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 j branches In New Zealand. WOOL SEASON, 1879-80. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY’S LINE. FIRST WOOL SHIP. FOB LONDON DIRECT. SAILING AB n UT THE END OF NOVEMBER. THE splendid iron clipper ship, RAKAIA, 100A1, 1022 tons register, E. Metcalf, com3mander. 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 ao ommodation provided for them. The dietary scale is most liberal. To be followed by the WAIROA, 1054 tons. Rates of freight on damped wool: Greasy, {d. per lb.; washed, Jd. per lb.; and Jd. extra for nndumped. For freight or passage, apply at the ofifice of the Company, Custom House-quay. UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). rjIHE Steamers of the above Company are appointed to leave as under (circumstances permitting), for LYTTELTON AND PORT CHALMERS. MELBOURNE, VIA LYTTELTON. PORT CHALMERS, BLUFF, AND HOBART TOWN. Wakatipu* ... Tuesday Dec. 22 p.m. HAWEAt ...| Sunday | Dec. 7) 1 p.m. * Tranships at Port Chalmers into Rotomahana. + Tranships at Port Chalmers into Albion. NELSON, WEST COAST PORTS, NEWCASTLE, AND MELBOURNE. Clapp Hamilton I Tuesday ‘Dec. 21 2 p.m. PICTON, NELSON, TARANAKI, AND MANUKAU. Waitaki* ... Monday I Dec. ll 4 p.m. Taiaeoa* . . Thursday Dec. 4 4 p.m. TAIAROAf ... Sunday | Deo. 7| noon * Picton and Nelson only, f Taranaki and Manukan only. NAPIER, POVERTY BAY, TAURANGA, AUCKLAND, & RUSSELL. Wanaka ... Monday Dec. 1 | noon Tababca* ... Friday I Dee. 5 noon * Not calling at Tanranga. SYDNEY, Tabarua* ... Friday Deo. 5 I noon Wakatipd+... ! Saturday ‘ Dec. 13 I noon • Via East Coast. + I irect. ESBTHS ABB ALLOTTED AT THE OFFICE. LUOQAOB LABELS OBTAINABLE AT THE OFFICE. Company’s time-table can be had on APPLICATION. Shippers are requested to. have all cargo booked and alongside steamer one honr before advertised time of sailing. Offices: Grey-street,Wellington. UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). SYDNEY EXHIBITION EXCURSION TICKETS. FROM the Ist December, 1879, to 31st January, 1880, the following reductions will be made to SYDNEY from any port in New Zealand at which the company’s steamers call : Return Tickets —lo per cent, off ordinary return fares. Families (bona fide) of three adults and over—2o per. cent off each fare. NEW ZEALAND EXCURSIONS. From the 15th December, 1879, to 81st January, 1880, return tickets will be issued between ports within New Zealand at which the company’s steamers call, at a reduction of 30 per cent off the two single fares, available for return until the 28th February, 1880. Office : Grey-street. FOURTH ANNUAL EXCURSION TO WEST COAST SOUNDS. HE STEAMSHIP PENGUIN Will make the Christmas Excursion to the Sounds. She will leave Port Chalmers on WEDNESDAY, 24th DECEMBER, arriving back again early on THURSDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1880. The B.s. Ringarooma will leave Wellington on MONDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, connecting with Penguin at Port Chalmers, and Passengers have the option of returning from Port Chalmers by any of the Company’s steamers during January. Berths will be allotted on SATURDAY, 13th DECEMBER, to Passengers booked up to that date. Fares and further particulars can be obtained from any of the Company's Branches or Agencies. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). NCHOE LINE or STEAM PACKETS. . ,r NELSON, WESTPORT, OREYMOUTH and HOKITIKA —The KENNEDY, THIS DAY, at 9 p.m. For freight or passage apply to C, A.JDEACON, Agent, Steam Shipping Buildings.