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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2497, 4 January 1869, Page 1

Shipping Notices. QUICKEST ROUTE FROM CHRISTCHURCH TO AKAROA. jli T II E Paddle Steamer BETSY DOUGLAS Will leave Peacock's Wharf every TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY At 9.30 a.m., returning from Pigeon Bay at 1.30 sharp, arriving in Lyttelton in time to catch tho 5,30 train to Christchurch, RETURN TICKETS, available for one week, 15s. MrWaeckerle provides horses both at Pigeon Bay and Akaroa for the conveyance of passengers, and also runs a coach to the Head of the Bay. Horsts, 8s each way ; Coach fare, 4s, Good accommodation may be had at J. Pitcaithley’s, Pigeon Bay, for families; dinners ready on arrival of the Steamer.

The Betsy Douglas is licensed to attend Steamers, and is prepared to take off passengers or cargo at one hour’s notice. Bates of charge: £1 and upwards, according to agreement; towage of vessels to the wharves, 2d per ton ; to and from, l}d per ton. Apply to 8940 CAPTAIN J. M’LEAN, on board. TIMARU NEW HARBOUR LIGHT. THE Provincial Government of Canterbury hereby notify that on and after Friday, January Ist, 1869, a light will be exhibited from the Government Flagstaff nt Timaru. The Light will be a fixed Red and Bright Light. It will be elevated 50 feet above tho mean level of the sea, and in clear weather should he seen at a distance of five miles. The Light will be Red to seaward, and Bright either to the North or South; and the following directions are published for the guidance of Masters frequenting the above roadstead:— . Vessels from the Southward, after rounding Patiti Point, about 2 miles off shore, will bring the Bright Light, bearing N.W. Magnetic, and should then steer N. J W., until they open out the Red Light, bearing W.8.W.; then steer W.S.W. and anchor in 4} fathoms, about three-quarters of a-mile off shore. Vessels.from the North must not open the Bright Light of the Red to the northward, but, on sighting the Red Light, steer W.S.W. and anchor as directed above. By His Honor’s command, FREDK. D. GIBSON, 2968 Chief Harbour Master. Business Notices- ' CANTERBURY ROPE, of all sizes, including Clothes and .Plough Lines and WooLlaahing, bn sale by iile Undersigned, or made to order. 3034 COBB & SAWTELL. BEKTHAM, WALKER &CO., Mining Sharebrokers, Surveyors and Arbitrators, Pollen street, Shortland, Thames Gold Fields. Canterbury Agent, F. H. MELVILLE WALKER. Christchurch. cB7ll TO FARMERS. QOOD HAY-MAKING and HARVEST BEER. A. MOORE & CO., 2791 c Phoenix Brewery. SELLING OFF! H FUHRMANN begs to state, that in • order to effect a speedy clearance, The whole of his extensive stock of FURNITURE, CARPETS, SOFT GOODS &c, &c., WILL BE OFFERED AT COST PRICE Parties furnishing will seldom have such an opportunity of securing good furniture, at low prices. H. FUHRMANN, 2592 (Late Baldwin) Colombo Street. ’ SELWYN STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS. WILLIAM LAWRENCE has the pleasure of announcing to the public, that extensive alterations and additions have been completed at the above Station Refreshment Rooms, which wjll add to the comfort and accommodation of his numerous patrons. Private rooms are provided for ladies or families travelling by the Great Southern Railway. Every care will be taken that the cuisine shall merit approval. The Wines, Spirits, &c., are of the best quality. Strict attention will be paid to the general convenience of visitors, and the charges on the most reasonable scale. The Stabling department is in the care of a steady and competent person. Livery of Horses at town prices. Saddle horses on hire. 1189 Good Paddock Accommodation, p H 0 T 0 G R A P II Y. rkductionYn price. FOR ONE MONTH ! AT THE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO Nearly opposite tho Town Hall. CARTE DE VISITES 2s 6d for the first copy, further copies Is 6d each, or 15s per dozen. 11. F. GOUHLAY. 3000 Photographic Arlist. BERMONDSEY WOOLSCOURING WORKS Late Heathcote Wharf. VfESSRS. PALMER & CO., having re--I'l moved to more commodious premises, lately known as the Heathcote Wharf, are prepared to treat with flock-masters mid others for tcouring wool in tiny quantities. Consignors may depend upon particular attention being paid to the proper sorting of their wool. Wool and sheepskins purchased In any 1 quantities for cash. Liberal advances made upon wool sent for scouring and to be consigned to their agents. Apply at the works, Ferry Rond; or to the office Of MR. G. A. MAKEIG, 910 Hereford street, near the Union Bank.