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Public Companies, jp rospectus of tub CO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. The object of the Company is the supply of wholesome Meat to shareholders and consumers at less than can be done by private establishments FOR CASH, or guaranteed short accounts. The nominal capital of the Company is .-£4OOO, in 4000 shares of .£1 each, 303 of winch will only bu called op. Arrangements will be made to secure suitable business premises and an efficient manager. Credit will only be given to .shareholders, and only to the extent of the value of shares held, thus providing against the possibility of bad debts. The saving thus effecti d will, it is estimated,_ be sufficiently large to pay 10 per cert interest on capital invested, and a bonus of JO per cent, to consumers; and good wholesome Meat at a less price than can bo done on the credit system. No Shareholder will be allowed to hold more than 100 shares. Above 1200 shares have already been disposed of. As soon as 2000 shares shall have been subsctibed for, a meeting of shareholders will be held, and directors chosen. Early application necessary as business will be commenced with the new year. The 10s will be called up in monthly instalments of A list of shareholders can be seen at A. Dornwell's office, Queen-street, from whom all further particulars may be obtained; also, the rules of the Society. Extract of a letter received from the Co operative Society, Wangarei" With reference to the progress of the Society, I may state that it lias rather exceeded our most sanguine expectations. have been desirous to see the system inaugurated in Auckland, where a sort of bead central s^or ®, should be established.—(Signed) J. T. RKVnuitS." The Secretary of the M ahurangi Co-operative Society writes with regard to that Company : —" It is at present, and has been, doing well. It has brought down prices 20 per cent., and the most liberal of the former storekeepers has reduced his profits considerably, but has done more business in consequence." A shareholder of the Mahura- gi Co-operative Society also writes:—"l fully believe in the system, aud feel confident, where properly and economically managed, there can be no doubt of its success." A gentlemau connected with the Wellington Co-operative Butchering and Cattle Dealing Society writes" It will prove a great success, and similar companies will eventually be established in all the large provincial towns. The Secretary of the Company some time ago started a Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Business on the above system, which has notonly been the means of reducing the price of bread, but also of making many of our old-established meH retire from business." Banks. SAVINGS BANK. ESTABLISHED IN ISI7. I President: | His Excellency the Governor. I Vice-President : f W. C. Wilson, ESQ. | The Bank is open for Receipts and Payments Monday from 12 to *2 o'clock ditto ditto Wednesday ditto ditto Thursday ditto ditto Friday ditto ditto And to receive Money only on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from 7 to 0 o'clock. Any sum from One Shilling and upwards received for which 5 per cent, interest is allowed, | R. CAMERON, Accountant. Insurance. "O OYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. JLV FIRE DEPARTMENT. : Risks on all description of property accepted as heretofore, at Lowest Current Rates. Equitable claims will ever be liberally dealt with, and paid promptly. LIFE DEPARTMENT. In consequence of the restrictions imposed by the ! Colonial Legislature, this branch of the business has been witddratvn, except as regards existing policies. GEO. WM. JONES, Agent. Office:—Hobson's Building, Shortland-street. July 10, 1874. Hotels. ELLERSLIE HOTEL, ELLERSLIE, is situated at the Station half-way between Auckland and Onehunga. As a respectable private Hotel it Is unequalled in the province, and admirably adapted for Invalid?, Captains of Vessels, Travellers, and newly-married Coupies. The House is commodious, neat, clean, and comfor ably furnished. The table is supplied with all the delicacies of the It is adjacent to the Ellerslic Gardens, which are laid off with taste and convenience. Parties requiring comfort and good attendance will find all they require at the Kllorslie Hotel. Strawberries and Cream at short notice. | T. BULLEN. | Photography. OTI c E . R. H. BARTLETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, Begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the public generally that ho has RECOMMENCED BUSINESS IN EXTENSIVE NEW PREMISES OVER MESSRS. J. & J. DICICEY'S, AD.TOINJNO TIIK Cjtv HALL Millers. E O. & .1. THOMAS, STAR Mir.LS, AVHAU. WHOLESALE I'RICKS CURRENT. 12 ton. Best Star Flour, from Adelaide wheat .. £15 0 0 From selected Oamaru wheat .. .. 14 0 0 Silk-dressed Flour 13 0 0 Maize Meal 14 10 0 Wheat Meal 13 0 0 Sharps 8 0 0 Bran 7 10 0 P.S.—Any orders for Flour, Gristing, &c., left "with G. H. Lavers, Wyndliam-street, will be strictly attended to. September 29,1574Conveyances, <&e. COBB AND C O.'S LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, VICTOJII A-STIIEET. For Hire, a great v.ricty of Open and Close Carriages, Broughams, and Wedding Carriages, with Grey Horses, with or without postillions ; Buggies, singlo or double-seated, hooded or open, for single or pair of Horses; Ladies" and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses; Waggonettes for picnic parties; Covered Conveyances for driving parties to out-districts, Hearses and Mourning Coaches. Omnibuses leave the Union Bank, Queen-street, for College Hill and Dedwood every half-hour, and for Newton and Ponsonby Road every hour. Carriages can be ordered for any paTts of the Walkato. F. QUICK. Proprietor. WC R O W T H E R, ffl VICTORIA LIVERY & BAIT STABLES Albert-Btreei. (close to Wyndh&in-street,) Patronised and appointed Livery Stabln-keeper to - H. B. H. the Dnke of Edinburgh and His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen. For Hire, a great variety of Carriages, open and close; Broughams and Wedding Carriages, with Grey Horses; Baggies, single and double-seated, hooden and open, for single or pair of Horteu; Fonr-vheeled Dog Cart 3; Breaks tor picnic parties; Covered Con] vevancea for driving pasacnderi to cv.Vdlstricts; Lfuiies' and Gentlemen',iSaddUt FTcrses etc. etc.,etcCharges moderate.

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New Zealand Herald, Volume XI, Issue 4049, 4 November 1874, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 New Zealand Herald, Volume XI, Issue 4049, 4 November 1874, Page 1

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