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Evening Post, Volume XXI, Issue 57, 10 March 1881, Page 4

ABRIDGED PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS OF THE WELLINGTON AND MANAWATU RAILWAY CO. (Limited). Capital, £500,000 : Divided into 100,000 Shares of £5 each. Provisional Directors: Samuel Brown W. 8. Moorbouse, M.HU James Bull, J P. J. E. Nathan H. Bunny, M.H B. A. K. Newman John Chew John Piimnoer Henry Diver, J.P. G. V. fchannon, J.P. Sir W. Fox, M.H.B. G. M. SneJson James Gear Benjamin Smith Robert Greenfield J. S. M. Thompson A. W. F. HtOcombe, J.P W. T. L. Travera W. Hntchison, M.H.R. Walter Tumbull, JP. C. B. Izard Wm. Whittem W. H. Levin. M.H B. H. C. Wilson James Llnton James A allace James Lockie J. Woodward, J.P. H. F. Logan J. H. Wallace, J .P. John McKenz c Andrew Young Co-operating with local Committees throughout the Provincial District. This Company is formed to complete the communication by rail from Wellington to Hanawatu and New Plymouth. It is proposed to raise at least £50,000 of the capital within the colony, payable as follows : — 28 6d per Bhare on application, 2s 6d per share on allotment, and the residue by calls not exceeding 5s pei\ share, at intervals of not less than three months. The Company propose to acquire the Native Lands through which the line will pass, and will apply to Parliament to obtain the necessary powers to carry out the Tindertaking. The concessions which the Government have made, and other particulars, are fully set forth in the prospectus, which can be obtained from the Secretary, or at any of the branches of the Bank of New Zealand throughout the colony, and to which is annexed a form of application for shares. Immediate application for shares is necessary. The share list will close on the 31st May, 1881. Bankers : Bank of New Zealand. Treasurer: J. Woodward, Esq. Solicitors : Messrs Travers and Son. J. H. WALLACE, Secretary. Wellington, Feb. 16, 1881. WELLINGTON TRUST, LOAN, AND INVESTMENT COMPANY (LIMITED), Lambton Quay, Weliington. Capital £200,000 Paid-up Capital (nearly completed) £100,000 Chairman : Edward Pearce, Esq., J.P. Directors : George Allen J. R. George, A.M.J.C.E. Hon. M. S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C. Thomas Kebbell, J.P. William H. Levin, J.P., M.H.R. James Lockie Charles Tringham James Wallace Solicitors : Messrs. Izard and Bell. Bankers : The National Bank of New Zealand. This Company is always prepared for the ollowing business : — To receive monthly payments from persons desiring to accumulate sums payable at fixed periods in the future. To grant Loans on security of Real Property, Bank, or other shares, Ships, Steamers, &o. To receive money on deposit, for whioh ful ratea of interest are paid. J. WOODWARD, Manager. Wellington, Ist June, 1880. LONDON AND LANCASffIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE BRANCH. Capital £1,000,000 Head Office — Liverpool. Insurance against loss by fixe on every deoription of property effected at current rates. JOHNSTON 4 CO., Agents. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Established 1849, FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. New Zealand Branch Office : CUSTOM HOUSE-QUAY, WELLINGTON. Local Board of Directors : The Hon. Charles Johnson Pharazyn, M.L.C, Chairman. The Hon. Sir William Fitzherbert.K.C.M.G., M.L.C, Deputy-Chairman. A. de B. Brandon, Esq., M.H.R. ; Charles J. Johnston, Esq. ; The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., M.L.C. Medical Officer— Dr. W. G. Kemp, M.R.C.S., (England). Annual Revenue exceeds ... £700,000 Accumulated Funds exceeds ... £3,000,000 Intended assurers will please note particularly the name of this, the oldest Established Life Office in the Colonies. The similarity of Title assumed by some of the new offices may lead to mistakes. ['■■*! Prospectuses, forms of proposal, and all other information may be obtained on application to the undersigned. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. |~MPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COML , PANY. Established 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Fire risks of all classesin town and country Accepted at lowest current ratea. Prompt and liberal settlement of claims. Agents— KßULL 4 CO. 11HE COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, £2,000,000. HEAD OFFICE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, Wellington. All descriptions of Risks, Fire and Marine, accepted at lowest current rates. GEO. S. GRAHAM, General Manager. r IVERPOOL AND LONDON AND Li GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Head Ofwces— Liverpool and jliOndok. The undersignod, agent for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Company, prepared to receive proposals for Fire Insurance on all descriptions of Town and Country Property. EDWARD PEARCE. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN ANDMERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve Fund, £160,000. TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company 1b prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool Grain Skins Tallow, and Produce placed in its hands for disposal in the Colonies or the Home markets. Full particulars may be obtained on application to the agent of the Company, Mr. H. H. Lang, Custom Houae Quay, Wellington. T»EEDELL AND SWAN, Plumbers, Gasfittebs, and Bellhangers, Courtenay Place, Wellington. Water and Gas Laid On at the Lowest Possible Prices. Estimates Given. WELLINGTON AND FOXTON LINE OF COACHES. ■ T NllL further notice, Coaches will run between Wellington and Foxton daily. HASTWELL 4 MACARRA, Proprietora. ON SALE.— Custom Hone* Pcnns, at the Evening Post Office.