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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4295, 25 December 1874, Page 1

Shipping Notices. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL STEAM COMPANY (Limited.) UNDER POSTAL CONTRACT with the GOVERNMENT OP QUEENSLAND. THE steamers of this company run every St four weeks between Melbourne anil 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 Erancisco by the steamers of the China Trans-Pacific Steamship Company, and of the Pacific Mail Company. Per passage apply to LEVIN AND CO., Agents for New Zealand. STEAM TO LONDON. ORIENT LINE OE STEAMERS. THE new fhll-p.owei-.-l screw steamship ST. OS YT H, svs?’ - Classed 100 .i\.l Jit Lloyd s 3600 Tons Register, 500 horse-power nominal, 2500 indicated, R. McNacb, Commander,

Will be despatched from Sandridgo Railway Pier about the END OE JANUARY, 1875, With Passengers and Cargo. This magnificent vessel is the most powerful steamship ever despatched to Australia, and is expected to make the voyage in 4 6 DAYS. The accommodation for all classes of passengers is unsurpassed. The cabins are well ventillated, provided with furniture, bedding, linen, &c. The saloon is the whole breadth of the ship, and there is a ladies’ saloon, bathrooms, smokingroom, icehouse, &c. An experienced Surgeon will accompany the ship. A most liberal table will be kept, well supplied with fresh provisions. Eor passage, apply to EDWARD PEARCE. Wellington, November 30. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. NOTICE. PECIAL CABINS KJ in every mail steamer, V from Melbourne to Point de Galle, are reserved for passengers from this Colony. For all further information, apply to JOHNSTON & CO., Agents. NOTICE. McMECKAN, BLACKWOOD & CO.’S STEAMERS. EXCURSION FARES.—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EETURN TICKETS to Melbourne are now being issued, available in Melbourne till "end of FEBRUARY, as under : Saloon ... ... ... £l7 Os. Steerage ... ... ... 8 10s. MESSRS, McMeckan, Blackwood & Co.’s steamers are appointed to leave Wellington on or about the following dates during the month of DECEMBER. 28th—ALHAMBRA, for Lyttelton, Otago, Bluff, and Melbourne JANUARY. 4th—OTAGO, for Nelson, Grey, Hokitika, and Melbourne. 11th—OMEO, for Nelson, Newcastle, and Melbourne. 17th—TARARUA, for Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, Bluff, and Melbourne (with Suez mail). For freight or passage, apply to W. BISHOP, Agent. E W ZEALAND STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY SaSAasagfEP* (LIMITED) TIME TABLE—DECEMBER. 29th—WELLINGTON, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau. 29th—TARANAKI, for Lyttelton and Otago. JANUARY. 2nd—LADYBIRD, for Picton; Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 4th—PHCEBE, for Lyttelton and Otago Bth—TARANAKI, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 9th—WELLINGTON, for Lyttelton and Otago 13th—PHCEBE, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau. 14th—LADYBIRD, for Lyttelton and Otago 19th—WELLINGTON, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 19th—TARANAKI, for Lyttelton end Otago 23rd—LADYBIRD, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 23rd—PHCEBE, for Lyttelton and Otago 29th-—TARANAKI, for Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau 29th—WELLINGTON, for Lyttelton and Otago, R, S. LEDGER, Manager. MONDAY, 28th DECEMBER. EXCURSION TRIP TO QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND. The n.z.s.s. cvs ■„~t, ■ Steamers will MAKE EXCURSIONS TO QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND, Landing passengers at Picton, giving them two hours on shore. To leave the Wharf at 9 a.m. sharp. FARES, ss. EACH. The Artillery Band has been engaged. R. S. LEDGER, Manager. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. ODD FELLOWS’ STEAM EXCURSION os BOXING DAY (SATURDAY, DEO. 26.) milE a.s. STORM-grt-a, JL BIRD 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. P. Donecker will provide refreshments at moderate prices. Luncheon, Is. Cd. 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 island, R. A. MARSHALL, Secretary.