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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 7112, 11 May 1880, Page 1

UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND npHE steamers of the above Com- -*- pany are appointed to leave .as under (circumstances permitting. , ', Naedse, GtlSdobne, and AircßiAirD. Eotorua — Friday, May 14 Tavavna— -Friday, May 22 Leave "Wellington for tho North.— Via Vioton, Nelsou, New Pijtitouth, and , Mahuakav. Wnnaka — May 13 *Hawca— May 17 *Picfcon aud Nelson only Steamers leaving — Weiiington, Lrn-EMojj-, Poet Ohamibhs, AND BWJPJ?. Taiaroa — Wednesday, May 12 *Ha\vea — Friday, May 14 To Anau — Monday. May V 7 * Lyttelton only Steamers Leaving Wellington for— Sydnejt via Auckland. Tararua — Scturday, May 2$ *Wakatipu— Saturday, May 20 *J?or Sydney Diroct Leave Wellington for— MEEBOtJBN/E VIA ijOUTH. To Anan — Monday, May 1^ Eotorua — Monday, May 2'i ■*Oall atHobart Tow^ Timo Table for May of the "Onion Steam Shipping Company. TAYLOR & WATT, Agents mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL COMPANY (LIMITED). Head London Offiob : ji'v^-Yi.^ Bbanoh: Christ- Ms .tM^j\ 84, Bishops, church. F.Z. 81' " Within. The Company's Fleet consists of : — Tons. Tons. The Hukunt/i 1054 The Waikato 1053 „ Mataura 898 „ Waimatb 1157 „ Opawa 1000 „ Waimea 854 „ Obari 1054 „ Waipa 1071 „ Otaki 1053 „ Waiboa 1054 „ Pabe^ka 879 „ Waitangi 1161 „ Piako 1000 „ Waitaba 838 „ Rakaia 1057 „ Wanoanui 1000 These Magnificent Clippers are oE the highest class at Lloyd's, purchased or built specially to meet the requirements of the trade between tho 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. Seoond-elass 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 IKT ECOLONIAL "OEGATTA, TO BE HELD AT AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, JANUAEY 29, 1881. Peooramite op Peijjcipal Events. Champion .Race, for Brigantines, Schooners, and Ketches, 50 tons register and upwards. First prize, not Jess than Course about 45 miles. Champion ITotje Oahed Otri'itiGOEH liiGE, with or without Coxswains, First priz3, £100, and trophies valued at £5 each (presented by Mr M. Gallagher). Course, 3 miles straight. ChAJII'ION liWlt-OAKED INEICIGEE Kagb, vvith Coxswains. Prize, £30. Course, 3 miles straight. Citation Soullehs' Eace. Prize, £20. Course, 3 miles straight. Coiromoirs. For the -Rowing races, at least three districts to be represented. Entrance Fees, 5 per cent on value of first prize. Entries for liowing Races, accompanied with fees, to be made to the Honorary Secretary, at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Auckland, on or before January 4t, 18S1. Other events will be advertised at a future date. General Entries, about January 27, 1881. Further particulars can bo obtained on application. H. J. ELLIS, Hob. Sec.