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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4294, 24 December 1874, Page 1

Shipping Notices. EASTERN' AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAM COMPANY (Limited.) UNDER POSTAL CONTRACT with the GOVERNMENT OF QUEENSLAND. rpilE steamers of tins JL company run every four weeks between Melbourne' and Hongkong, calling at Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Somerset, Batavia or Samarang, and Singapore. Arrangements have been made for the conveyance of passengers and cargo from Singapore to London by the steamers of the China, Glen, and Castle lines ; and from Hongkong to San Francisco by the steamers of the China Traus-Paeiiic Steamship Company, and of the Pacific Mail Company. For uassago apply to LEVIN AND CO., Agents for New Zealand. STEAM TO LONDON. ORIENT LINE OF STEAMERS. npiHE now full-powered JL screw steamship ST. OSY TH, Classed 100 A 1 at Lloyd’s 3600 Tons Register, 500 horse-power nominal, 2500 indicated,, R. McN.vbb, Commander, Will be despatched from Saudridgc Railway Pier about the END OF JANUARY, 1575, With Passengers and Cargo.

This magnificent vesselis the most powerful steamship ever despatched to Australia, and is expected to make the voyage in 4 5 DAYS. The accommodation for all classes of passengers is unsurpassed. The cabins are well ventillated, provided with furniture, bedding, linen, &o. The saloon is the whole breadth of the ship, and there is a ladies’ saloon, bathrooms, smoldngroom, icehouse, &e. An experienced Surgeon will accompany the ship. A most liberal table will bo kept, well supplied with fresh provisions. T'or passage, apply to EDWARD PEARCE. "Wellington, November 30. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. NOTICE. PECIAL CABINS in every mail steamer, ■>\ from Melbourne to Point de Galle, are reserved for passengers from this Colony. Eor all further information, apply to JOHNSTON & CO., Agents. & Si SSS N 0 T I C E. McMECKAN, BLACKWOOD & CO.’S STEAMEES. EXCURSION PARES.—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Eetuen TICKETS to Melbourne are now being issued, available in Melbourne till end of FEBRUARY, as under : Saloon ... ... ... <£l7 Os. Steerage ... ... ... 8 10s. MESSES. MoMeckan, Blackwood & Co.’s wr-v-v-vs -...y. steamers are appointed to leave AVellington on or about the following dates during the month of DECEMBER. 23th—ALHAMBEA, for Lyttelton, Otago, Bluff, and Melbourne For freight or passage, apply to AV. BISHOP, Agent. nrr & g. tuenVV • BULL & CO.’S ■steamers will leave as under:— For "WANGANUI—The STOEMBIED, on MONDAY, at 6 p.m. For FOXTON—The NAPIEE, on MONDAY, at 8 p.m. TVT BAV ZEALAND 1M STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED) TIME TABLE—DECEMBER. >9th—AVELLINGTON, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukan. !9th—TARANAKI, for Lyttelton and Otago, JANUARY. 2nd—LAD YBIRD, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 4th—PHCEBE, for Lyttelton and Otago Bth—TAEANAKI, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 9th—'WELLINGTON, for Lyttelton and Otago ,3th—PHCEBE, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau. :4th—LADYBIRD, for Lyttelton and Otago ; oth—'WELLINGTON, for Picton, Nelson, . Taranaki, and Manukau 9th—TARANAKI, for Lyttelton end Otago :3rd—LADYBIRD, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 3rd—PHCEBE, for Lyttelton and Otago 19th—TARANAKI, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau :3th—'WELLINGTON, for Lyttelton and Otago. R, S. LEDGER, Manager. MONDAY, 28tu DECEMBER. EXCURSION TRIP TO QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND. The N.Z.S.S. Co.’s Steamers will MAKE EXCURSIONS 0 QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND, Intering by Tory Channel and returning via the North Entrance. To leave the Wharf at 9 a.m, sharp. FARES, ss. EACH. The Artillery Band has been engaged. E. S. LEDGER, Manager. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. DD FELLOWS’ STEAM EXCURSION i ON JXING DAY (SATURDAY, DEC. 28.) THE s.s. STORMBIRD and NAPIER "will run during the day to SOMES ISLAND, leaving the Queen’s Wharf at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Fares to the Island and back, 3s. Children half-price. Mr. F. Donecker will provide refreshments at moderate prices. Luncheon, Is. 6d. An efficient band will accompany each steamer, and (by the kind permission of Captain Pearce) the celebrated Artillery Band will play dance music during the day on the R, A. MARSHALL, Secretary.