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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 55, 3 September 1881, Page 4

I^HK UNION INSURANCE COMPANY I OF NEW ZEALAND (FIRE , AND MARINE). Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Head Office : Hereford-street, Christchurch. Directors : The Hon. J. T. Peacock (Chairman), W. Montgomery, Esq., M.H.R., W. D. Carrathera, Esq., P. Cunningham, Eeq , G. C. Stead, Esq (Deputy Chairman), J. Palmer, Esq , W. Reeves, Esq., John Studholme, Esq. Bankers : Union Bank of Australia. General Manager : W. Devenish Meares. THE SPECIAL FEATURES that com mend thia Company to notice of intending insurers are, that it is a Local Institution, that the capital is double that of any other New Zealand or Australian Institution, and that cl*imß will be fairly and equitably dealt with, the names of the Directors being a sufficient guarantee on this point. Rates charged are the Lowest Current. Wellington Agents — BETHUNE & HUNTER, Old Custom House street. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1836. The attention of the Public is called to the foil owing points :—: — 1. The Liability of the Company is Unlimited. 2. The Reports and Accounts or tha year 1879 show : Net Fire Premiums for the ear...£l 070,067 Capital paid up ... 245,640 General Reserve Fire Re-insurance Fund 1,350,000 3. The Company is empowered by various Acts of the Imporal Parliament and by separate Acts of the Legislatures of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and Queensland — a feature which belongs to no other Insurance Company. 4. The large resources of the Company should impress the public with a feeling of Security, the main desideration in seeking for insurance. Proposals for all classes of Fire Insurances will be received by EDWARD PEARCE, Agent. f\HE COLONIAL INSURANCE COM1 PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, £2,000,000. HEAD OFFICE, CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, Wellington. All descriptions of Risks, Fire and Marine, icceptod at lowest current ratea. GEO. S. GRAHAM, General Manager. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE BRANCH. Capital £1,000,000 Head Office— Liverpool. Inaiirance against loss by fire on every descriptin of property effected at current rates. JOHNSTON & CO., Agents. IiIPEKIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1803. Capital , £1,600,003. Firo riaka of all claßse3in town and country ¦tocopted at lowest current ratea. Prompt and liberal settlement of claims. Agenta— KßULL 4 CO. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT t\. SOCIETY. Established 1849, FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. Now 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. do B. Brandon, Esq,, M.H.R. ; Charles J. Johnßton, Eaq. ; The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D „>I.L.C. Medioal Officer— Dr. W. G. Kemp, M.R.C.S., (England ,: Annual Revenue exceeds ... £760.000 Accumulated Funds exceeds ... £3,500.000 Intended assurers will please note particularly the name of this, the oldest Established Life Office in the Colonies. The similarity of Title asaumed by aome of tho new offices may lead to mistakes. Prospectusea, forms of proposal, and all other information may b obtained on application to the undersigned. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. TPHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND JL MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limits d). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve Fund, £160,000. TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company is prepared to mako liberal laah advances on Wool Grain Skins Tallow, and Produce placed in its hands for disposal in tho Coloiea or the Homo marketa.Full particulars may bo obtained on appli cation to the agent of the Company, Mr. H fL Lftn?. Custom Housn Quay VVollinartoa Lambton Quay, Wellington, 21st April, 1881. FURNITURE. FURNITURE. Bargains ! Bargains ! WILLIAM JAMES has much pleasure in informing the public that he has received, ex late arrivalß, extensive shipmenta of FURNITURE and CARPETING, the whole of which will be offered at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, in order to effect a SPEEDY SALE. Drawing-room Suiteß, in velvet, rep, broche, tapestry, and cretonnea Dining-room Suites, in morocco, velvet, and hair-aeating Brussels, tapestry, kidder, felt, and other Carpets Hearthruga, Matting, Mats, and Slips Floorclotha, from 18in (bordered) to 18ft wide ; bodycloth Linoleuma, from 27in (bordered) to 6in wide ; bodycloth Iron, brass, and wood Bedßteada Iron and wood cota Spring, hair, pulu, kapok, flock, and flax beda Palliasaea, bolsters, pillows Quilts, sheeting, blankets, &c. Couches and chairs, in great varioty Sideboards, cheffoniers, telescope dining tables Cabinetß, wardrobes, chests of drawers Washstands and toilet tables Chimney and toilet glasses Brass cornices, poles, valances &c, &.c, &c. **#A VISIT OF INSPECTION is respectfully solicited. 1881 SPORTING SEASON. 1881 GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. JOHN DUTHIE & CO., WiUis-street, Wellington, have now opened full stock of the following : — Muzzle-loading guns, single and doub barrel Breech-loading guns, single and double barrel, with modified chokebore, snap action, and rebounding locks Martini-Henry sporting rifles and carbines Snider sporting rifles and carbines. Powder, shot, cartridges, cartridge cases, felt wads, cartridge machines, leather gun-cases (with and without fittings), powder flaska, shot pouches and belts, game bags, &c, &0., &o. Inspection Invited. JOHN DUTHIE & CO., Wholesale and Retail IRONMONGERS & IRON MERCHANTS, WiUis-street, Wellington. April, 1881. QEAMEN'S REGISTRY OFFICE Licensed by New Zealand Government) Officers or men requir'ng employment can record their names at mj office. CHAS. H. ELLABY, Cna^-nrn House Quay.