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I3ROSPECTUS OF THE WELLINGTON HARBOUR STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. CAPITAL, IN SHARES OF M EACH. Provisional Directors : Messrs. R. Brown. E. J. Campion. P. S. Downes. Wm. Earp. H. S. Fitzherbert. Jas Gear. ** Captain Grant Messrs. A. R. Hislop. E. Jackson. C. Kohn. P. Laing. J. A. Lennie. — Mills. Hon. John Martin, M.L.C. Messrs J. W. Thompson. Andrew Young. E. Seager. Bankers: Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors: Buckley, Stafford, and Fifczherberfc. Secretary, pro fern. : D. W. Bennett. Temporary Offices .- Offices of Bennett and Co.. Commission Agenfc3, Lambton Quay. Tho object? of the Company are to purchase Steamers, suitable for use in the Wellington Harbour ; to establish direct communicition between Wellington, Petoni, and Lowry Bay ; and to make daily trips round tho harbour. It is intended to have consttucted thoroughly first-class steamers with a high speed, to have elaborately fitted-up saloons, with every convenience : open, clear decks, with canvas awning over, and to carry from 200 to 250 passengers. Estimates have been c irefully prepared by practical gentlemen of the cost and annual working expenses of snch steamers, also an estimate of tho minimum returns, fchowing a large profit to shareholders. The promoters feel confident that thq undertaking will speedily develop into an extensive company. 'Ihe many advantages thi3 harbour has over other places whero these steamboat companies have been such a success, is sufficient guarantee that a similar undertaking mnst pay well here. We have a large number of rpsiden»s residing in the city and suburb 3 who will certainly patronise and support such a desirable undertaking, especially as it will bring within their reach tho mean 3of spending a thoroughly enjoyable day, and that, too, at very little expense. The fares both for ordinary traffic and pleasuro excursions, will be exceedingly small, and suoh as will induce everyone to travel by the steamers. Petoni, wheio it is proposed to erect a substantial wharf, is now a rapidly rising township, and has already a large population. Land there is eminently adapted for bu'lding sites and manufactories. Tho beach at Petoni is undoubtedly one of! the finest in the colony, and during the summer months would attract daily a large number of visitors. Lowry Bay is well known too for its suitableness for pleasuro excursions and picnic 3. The shares have been fixed at such a small figuro, that everyone has an opportunity of taking an interest in this desirablo undertaking. It i 3 proposed to call up only 2s per share on application, 23 per share on allotment, nnd the balance by calls of 2s each, at intervals of not less than two months. Applications for shares will be received by the various member* of the Committee; at tho offices of tho Secretary, Mr D. W. Bennett, Lambton Quay; and at the Bank of New Zealand and its various branches. The share list will close on tho 20th August, 1881. A l ' deposit 5 ! on shares will bo lodged with the Bank of New Zea'atid, af.Wellington, to the credit of a special account. ABRIDGKD PROSPECTUS OF THE WELLINGTON MKAT EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital .£20,000 In 4000 shares of £0 each, to bo pail up as follows :—los: — 10s per phare on application; 10s per share on allotment ; tho balance by calls, not exceeding £, I per share, at intervals of not le-s than three months, and it is not expected tha l ; more than £2 103 per share will bo called up in the first instance. Provisional Directors :— J. E. Nathan, Chairman of Chamber of Commerce, Wellington W. H. Levin, M.H.R., Wellington J. R. Lysaght, Hawora, West Coast Hon. W. W. Johnston. M.H.R., Wellington H. H. Lang, Agent N Z. Loan and .Mercantile Agency Company, Wellington James Gear, Wellington W. C. Buchanan, Tupurupuru, Wairarapa W. Booth, Carterton, Wairarapa James Stuckey, Rangitumua, Wairarapa Sir Wm. Fox, M.H.R., Raugitikei J. Abbot, Wanganui C. Pharazyn, Longwood, Wairarapa H. H. Beetham, Brancopeth, Wairarapa Coleman Phillips, Dry River, Wairarapa, R. S Hawkins, Rowlands, Wairarapa E. J. Riddiford, Hutt, Wellington Geo. Beetham, M.H.K., Hutt. Wellington Hon. J. Martin, M.L.C, Wellington Jchn M'Lenmn, Carnarvon, Manawata J. S. Caverhill, Hawea, West Coast James Bull-*, Bulls, Rangitikei Fraser Donald, Bulk, Rangitikei John Stevens, Bulls, Rangitikei F. R. Jackson, Wanganni H. S. Peacock, Carlyle, West Coast J. P. Russell, Wangai Moana, Waiiarapa F. Maunsell, Tenui, Wairarapa Bankers .- The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs. Izard and Bell. Secretary, tro. tern : Mr. H. H. Woltors. Temporary Offices : Council Chambers, Carterton. This Company is formed with the object of preparing, by tho refrigerating or other process, meat, butter, cheese, &c, &o. ; and of undertaking tho export and sale thereof. Preliminary shipments are proposed to be sent by vessels having tho freezing appliances on board, thus leaving ample timo Jor the selection of most imsiroved shore freezing machinery, and fixing site or sites most conducive to tho interests represented by the promoters It is intended that the ComDany shall have power either to purchase or ship on owners' ac3ount, as may bo found desirablo. Tho promoters confidently rely on tho assistance of all in carrying out what mustnofc only be a profitable undertaking to bharoholders, but also have an immense effect on the prosperity of tho wholo colony, by a largo increase in the market value of several of its main products. As time is of the greatest importance, the Promoters hope no unnecessary delay will occur in taking up tho shares, so that tha Company can be registered and begin operations at once. GOO shares aro already applied for. Forms of Application can bo obtained at tho Company's Temporary Office, Carterton ; at the Chamber op Commerce, Wellington ; from any of the Provisional Directors; a"d at the Various Branches of the Bank of New Zealand. 'Iho Share List will positively close on Tuesday, the 9fch day of August. Carterton, Bth July, 1831. REGISTERED TRADE MARKPYRAMID. BALDNESS IS CURABLE BY USING BARROW'S PYRAMID HAIR PRODUCER. This Great Scientific Discovery, H. SUOTT BARROW'S WONDROUS PYRAMID HAIR PRODUCER, Is a purely Natural Vegetable Restorer of the HAIR ON BALD HEADi. It is also guaranteed to produco the most LUXURIANT WHISKERS AND MOUSTACHIOS, To Soften and Beautify the Hair, TO ERADICATE DANDRUFF, And, with a Single Application, TO ARREST "IHB FALLING OiF OF THE HAIR In the most obstinate cases of FEBKILE DISEASE, DEBILITY, And the many other causes so Fatal to the Growth and Beauty of Nature's Greatest Ornament. Price, in bottles (one month's use) ... 4s Price, in bottles (two months' nse) ... 7s 6d To bo had of all Chemists througho t the Colonies. Agents, Wellington— J. MONTEITH, To Aro ; BARRAUD & SON, Lambton Quay. X AND T. MEEK, MILLERS, AND FLOUR AND GRAIN MERCHANTS, Oamaru and Wellington.

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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 30, 4 August 1881, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 30, 4 August 1881, Page 4

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