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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 8112, 12 May 1880, Page 1

UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY 05 NEW ZEALAND THE steamers of the above Company are appointed to leave as under (circumstances permitting. Napier, G-isborne, and Auckland. Rotorua — Eriday, May 14 Tararna— Friday, May 22 Leave Wellington for tho North. — Via Pioton, Nelson, New Plymouth, and i Manuakau. Wanaka — May 13 *Hawea — May 17 *Picfcon and Nelson only Steamers leaving — : Wellington, Lyttelton, Port Chalmeds, and JBlupi?. Taiaroa — Wednesday, May 12 *Hawea — Friday, May 14 To Anau — Monday. May 17 * Lyttolton only Steamers Leaving Wellington for— • Sydney via Auckland. Tararua — Seturday, May 22 *Wakatipu— Saturday, itfay 29 *For Sydney Direct Leave Wellington for — Melbourne via Sjouth. Te Anau— Monday, May 17 Rotorua — Monday, May 2<t *Call afc Hobart Town Time Table for May of the Union Steam Shipping Company. TAYLOR & WATT, Agents THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). Head London Office : jiv'tll^N Branch : Christ- ,|j yOl^l 84,Blshopachurch. Sp^S|^ gate _ fltreett N.Z. 5 I 13 Within. The Company's Fleet consists of : — Tona. Tohb. The Hurunui 1054 The Waikato 1053 „ Mataura 898 „ Waimatb 1157 „ Opawa 1000 „ Waimea 854 „ Orari 1054 „ Waipa 1071 „ Otaki 1053 „ Wairoa 1054 „ Pareora 879 „ Waitangi 1161 „ Piako 1000 „ Waitara 838 „ Rakaia 1057 „ Wanganui 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 Eor 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 TNT ECOLONIALTJEGATTA, TO BE HELD AT AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, ON JANUAEY 29, 1881. Peooeamme of Pbincipal Events. Champion Eace, for Brigantines, Schooners, and Ketches, 50 tons register and upwards. First prize, not less than £100. Course about 45 miles. Champion Eoue-Oabed Outbiqcieb Eace, with or without Coxswains. Eirst prize, £100, and trophies valued at £5 each (presented by Mr M. Gallagher). Course, 3 miles straight. Champion Eoub-Oabed Ineiggee Eace, with Coxswains. Prize, £30. Course, 3 miles straight. Champion Scullers' Eace. Prize, £20. Course, 3 miles straight. Conditions. Eor the Eowing races, at least three districts to be represented. Entrance Eees, 5 per cent on value of first prize. Entries for Eowing Eaces, accompanied with fees, to be made to the Honorary Secretary, at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Auckland, on or before January 4, 1881, Other events will bo advertised at a Euture date. General Entries, aboufc January 27, 1881. Eurther particulars can bo obtained on application. H. J. ELLIS, Hon, See.