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New Zealander, Volume XV, Issue 1428, 24 December 1859, Page 1

SHIP “SHALIMAR” Notice to Passengers for Wellington. THE Steamer “ WHITE SWAN” will be alongside the Ship “ SHALIMAR” at noon THIS DAY, for the purpose of embarking Passengers and their Luggage ■''ss for Wellington. 0. R. December 24, 1839. STRICKLAND & CO., Agents. WHITE STAR LINE. “SHALIMAR” FROM LIVERPOOL. Notice to Consignees. THIS Ship having been entered at the Custom House, Consignees are requested to pass entries, present bills of lading for endorsement, without which no Goods will be delivered, and pay freight to the undersigned. All Goods not entered at the Custom House, and impeding the discharge of cargo, will be entered by the undersigned at Consignees’ risk and expense. Claims for damage cannot l>e acknowledged unless Goods be surveyed before removal. 0. R. STRICKLAND & CO,, Queen-street Wharf. December 24, 1859, For Callao Direct, THE Splendid A 1 Clipper Ship “ SHOOTING STAR,” Edward J. Allen, Esq., Commander. This fine vessel will sail for the above named port about the sth prox. As her accommodation is unsurpassed, she offers a most favourable conveyance for passengers for Europe, See , via Panama For Ireight, which will be taken at moderate rate, or passage, applv to Captain Allen, on board, or to 0. R. STRICKLAND & CO , Queen-street Wharf.

FOR SYDNEY. vt, milE Noted Clipper Barque P. Jones; Commander, will sail puxctui.'srss3iaop ally on the 28th instant. Superior accommodation for Cabin and Steerage Passengers, (Cabin Passengers provided with Bedding, Wines, Beer and Spirits, free of extra charge.) For Freight or Passage, apply to HENDERSON & McFARLANE. Dec. 20, 18.59. For Hobart Town Direct. > mUE Fine Schooner “TYNE,” 91 tons A register, James Kiddle, Master, will sail for the above Port in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply on board, or to C. J. STONE, Queen-street Wharf. December 20th, 1859. FIRST SHIP FOR LONDON. Now Loading’ at the Queen-street Wharf, ,-i mUE Beautiful Clipper Ship 1 “HARWOOD,” r m. Forsayth, Commander. This fine -.-s'sW Vessel and regular Auckland Trader, is now lying alongside the Queen-street Wharf loading for London direct, and having most of her cargo engaged, will leave about 15th January. Capt. Forsayth and his ship are now well known in Auckland, and intending passengers will find her accommodations for all classes unsurpassed. For light freight or passage, having only a few cabins disengaged early application is necessary to CRUICKSHANK, SMART, & CO. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. PRINCIPAL OFFICE: —HUNTER-STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W. Incorporated with Extensive Priviliges by Act of Pailiamcnt of New South Wales. DIRECTORS: John Fairfax, Chairman. Hon. Thomas Holt. George King. Major Christie, Dep.-Ch. M. E. Murnin. Hon. James Mitchell. Bankers. —The Australian Joint Stock Bank. Solicitor. —M, Consctt Stephen. Medical Referee. —Sprott Boyd, M.D. Consulting Actuary.—-Professor Pell, B.A. Actuary and Secretary.—Robert Thompson. BUSINESS OF THE SOCIETY— Life Assurance in all its Departments; Issue of Present, Deferred, and Reversionary Annuities; Granting Endowments for Children and Old Age.

The Second Investigation of the Society’s affairs shewed as the results of the five years’ business, ending February 28th, 1859, a pro fit of more than 50 per cent, on the liabilities. After making an ample reserve, the profit divided among the members amounted to more than 40 per cent, on the value of the policies. In his Report, dated October 3rd, 1859, the Actuary states that “ there is every reason to expect that the existing business will, on future occasions, shew an increaring ratio of profit.” A Policy of Life Assurance effected 0 in June, 1849, by a person then aged 40 for £SOO, now stands as a Policy for £092 13s. od., and on February 28th next, and at the expiration of each year thereafter, it will have a further addition of £l2 Gs 7d, until 1864, when the next division takes place. Another effected in 1853, the age at entrance being the same, now stands as £546 10s., and for each complete year it exists thereafter until the next division, it will have a further addition of £9 <3s. 4d. made to it. A Deferred Annuity Policy effected in 1849, commencing in 1867 for £2O, now stands as for £29 Is lOd. An Endowment of £4OO originally, procured 9 years ago, payable on the majority of a Child in 1870, is now a policy for £SOO 17s. 9d. The Society has Agents and Medical Referees in most of the important places in New South W ales, and the other Australasian Colonies. J. A. GILFILLAN, Agent for the Province of Auckland. WESLEY COLLEGE, AUCKLAND. HEAD MASTER MR. JOHN FLETCHER, (From the Westminster Wesleyan Training College.) rjllllS INSTITUTION is intended to prepare boys X for acquitting themselves well as professional or business men and in general society. The subjects of the ordinary school course are the English language, the elements of Latin, with Reading, Writing, Drawing, Arithmetic, and Book-keeping, Geometry and Mensuration, Geography, History, Physiology and Natural Philosophy. The Scriptures are read daily and lessons given in Sacred History and Antiquities. Fee, to be paid quarterly in advance ... £2 2 0 A reduction made when more than two pupils attend from the same family. Extras. The Classics or Modem languages £1 1 0 Advanced Drawing, under Mr. Burchell l 1 o Boarders can be accommodated by the Head Master at £lO per quarter, in advance. To Carpenters. mENDERS will be received by the Undersigned, X until 31st December, for the erection of a House in Graham-street. Plan and Specification to be seen on application to E. MAHONY, Builder, Chapel-street. s For Sale, E VERA L U SEF U L B OA T S A good light Gig 150 Ash Oars. J. W. CARR, Ray*