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Evening Post, Volume XXII, 17 October 1881, Page 4

*sßlfc^. "BENINSULAR A ORIENTAL "3HBG» IT STEAM NAVIGATION CO The company's steamships (under oontrac* with the Viotorian Government for the oon« veyanoe of H.M. mails) will be despatched *9 under, from the Williamßtown Dockyaid Pier, calling off Glenolg and at King George's Sound : — StJEßhfp. 1 Tonß - P»teofS»ilin g r Venktia ... 2726 26th October Ravenka. ... 8372 9th November Htdaspks ... 2984 And thenceforward every alternate week. First-olast faro from Wellington, via Sydney or Melbourne, to Southampton £79 Second-class do, do, do £54 Firßt-olass fare from Wellington to Brindisi or Venioe £71 Seoond-olasß do, do, do £49 Steamers ltave Wellington to oonneotwith the above. Paisengers booked by, and every information obtained from JOHNSTON * CO., Agents. •**» -v. f^i EORGE E. STE VKNS & Co.'s *jsy^>\JT MONTHLY LINE OF "¦"""^ STEAMERS to HONG KONG From Melbourne, via Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Cooktown, and Port Darwin. The magificent steamship CRUSADE E, Captain Rowin, Will be despatched from Sydney ON 18th OCTOBEE. To be followed by thes.a. MEATH, 2500 tons burthen. For freight or passage apply to the agent* LEVIN & CO. WOOL SEASON. NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. Head VkHiH"^% London Offick Vp^*P«^\ Branch : Christchurch WlvStrC^A 84 Bishops. N.Z. i^Y* —^^tj^ gate - Btroet. I FIRST WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON DIRECT, SAILING IN NOVEMBER. £jjv* TB^HE splendid iron Clipper Ship *2**^ WAIR OA , 100A1, 1054 ton register, J. Adams, Commander. This magnificent vessel, built specially for the New Zealand passenger trade, has a splendid Baloon, and her state cabins aro superbly fitted and providod with every requisite for tho comfort of passengers. A limited number of second and third-olaBS passengers will bo taken, who will have Buperior accommodation provided for them. Tho dietary scale is most liberal. Cargo now being received at tho Qaeen's Wharf. To bo followed by tho Company's Ship, PIAKO, 1075 tons. For freight or passago, apply at the offioe of the Company, Cub torn House Qnay. PASSENGER LINE OF PACKETS FOR LONDON DIRECT. SAILING IN ALL OCTOBER. a* npHE Splendid Iron Clipper JL Barque ' " ] GLENLORA, 746 tons, W. Scotland, master. Thi3 veß3ol will bo the First Wool Ship of the season, and will arrive in London in time for the February wool Bales. Cargo is now being reoeived on tho Qneou'fl Wharf. For freight or passage-money, apply to LEVIN & CO. MUERAY, ROBERTS & CO. KRULL & CO. E PEARCE Or to W. & G. TURNBULL A Co., Agents. jgALSALINE. SPECIAL NOTICE. NEW AND CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. 10,000 PACKETS, In 250 varieties, from 3d per paoket, including everything worthy of cultivation. npHIS CHOICE COLLFCTION has been JL mostly grown at our own NORSBRtES. and to our order by the most experienced Gardeners and Amateurs in Wellington, from tho best ENGLISH STOCKS. They may now bo saf oly sown in the opon Borders. Also, SPRING AND SUMMER FLOWERING PLANTS, ANNUALS, &c, In any quantity, now ready for planting out. N.B.— ESCULENT PLANTS s-Cuonm-bora, Marrows, Celorv, Tomatoes, Capsicums, Cabbages, Cauliflowers, &c, &o. F. COOPER, Seedsman & Florist, Corner Herbert & Manners Streets. NURSERIES : Taranaki-street, Te Aro ; and at Alioe Town, Lower Hutt. NEW SEEDS. THE NEW SEEDS have Arrived for 1881 (30th June), and are all of tho Beat and Choicest Sorts ever imported into New Zealand. The same are tested before leaving their establishment. A New Consignment of SEEDS arrived by last mail, consisting of Maorocarpa, Pinna Insignuß, Broom, Corn, Buckwheat, Mangoldwurtzel, Tobacco, &o. All kinds of Nursery and Pot Plants. Seed Potatoes and Flower Pots for sale, cheap. OK ELL AND L I N NEL L , (Opposite Gaßworks) Co OR E AT PLA CB. £LOOO FOR lOS. MELBOURNE AND CrTRRTCffURCH NOVELTY COMPANY. 1000 Members at 10b Each. Four Races. Melbourne Cnp to be run Ist November, And Three Christchurch Races, to be run Bth and 10th November, 1881. 250 HORSES, Melbourne Cup, J. C. Handicap, 120 Horses. 65 Horses. Firßt £1000 First £200 Second ... 40) Second 100 Third 170 Third 60 Starters ... 290 Others 600 Others ... 1000 £2860 £960 Canterburt Derbt, Cantkrburt Cup, 46 Horses. 19 Horses. First £150 First £150 Second 100 Second 100 Third 70 '[hird 70 Otners 300 Others 180 £680 £500 250 PRIZES. Each race to be drawn separately, the winning numbers again being replaced in box till drawing of the four races is com* pleted, thus giving tho holder of each ticket four chances for )os, for which amount the four first prizes can be obtained, valued ab .£1500; or four second £700; or (our third £370. Please send P.O. Order, and Two Stamps for reply and result. Cheques must have la exchange added. I. ABRAHAM, Queen's Cigar Divan j Or, Box 351, P. 0., Dunedin. £1000 FOR lOS. Wellington Agent— Mr. Mandell, Tobac* conist. fN IB BON'S GIFTS, on ihe 'ttanganui \IK Spring Meeting, on 2 1st October. Drawing on the 20th ot the same. JEIOOO divided on tho four principle races, viz : — Wanganui Stakes, Handicap Hurdles, Kailwav Piate. Maiden Plate. S. Glßiii iNS, Treasurer, Marton. Agents, Mes?ra. Martin & Downs, Pier Hotel (Wellington.