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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4299, 31 December 1874, Page 2

XT EW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE IM INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES. Persons desirous of Insuring arc requested to call at the Office of the CHIEF POSTMASTER. N.B.—A man of any age, from 10 to GO, can insure for any amount, from £IOO up to £3OOO, by Quarterly, Half-yearly, or Annual Premiums. The Payment of Policies Is guaranteed under the Acts of 1874 of the General Assembly, and all PROFITS are to be DIVIDED amongst the Insured every FIVE YEARS. EXAMPLE. A person may, at the age of 30 next birthday, by the payment of 10s. 4d, per Quarter, secure for his family at his decease £IOO. H. CLAPCOTT, Travelling Sub-Commissioner. MR. LAWSON, DENTIST, Bolton street. Terrace, next to Dr. Kemp’s. Mr. Rawson is at present on a visit to Nelson. JpUBLIC NO' TICE. THE NEW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE OPENED FOR BUSINESS TO-DAY (TUESDAY), DECEMBER 20, WITH A STOCK OF OVER £12,000 "WORTH OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS. Further particulars in a future issue. S. W. ALCORN, Ae»i>kiws— Proprietor. LAMBTO N-Q U A Y, Next Mr. Mulligan’s, Jeweller. Lambton-quay and Willis-street, Wellington, November 14, 1874. ■\TTE beg respectfully to notify to our cusVV tomers and the public gcnerSlly that wo have received over 400 cases new and choice goods for the present season. We arc therefore now prepared with a large and wellassorted stock in every department. Not only is our stock much more extensive this season than formerly, embracing the most serviceable makes and qualities of Drapery and domestic goods, together with a choice collection of the very latest novelties for the summer trade—But in the extent of our trade has enabled us to import many items direct from the manufacturers, thus avoiding all intervening profits, and bringing the consumer into close relationship with the manufacturer. We especially wish to direct attention to our stock of COSTUMES, MILLINERY, and DRESS MATERIALS (see advertisement). AYe Invite the inspection of heads of families before making their season’s purchases. j. McDowell & co. RAN CIS SIDEY AND CO, CENTRAL AGENCY CHAMBERS, Have been appointed AGENTS for JAMES COPELAND, OF THE NEW ZEALAND BREWERY, DUNEDIN. The second shipment, just received, consists of SEVENTY HOGSHEADS OF THE CELEBRATED FOUR-STAR ALE. Hotel-keepers can see samples at the agents. UNION BANK OP AUSTRALIA. Established 1837. PAID-UP CAPITAL .. .. £1,250,000. RESERVE FUND .. .. £400,000. . Liability of Shareholders Unlimited. Rates of Interest on Deposits are now allowed at this Bank as under, namely:— On deposits subject to thirty days' notice, 5 per cent, per annum. On deposits fixed for three months, 5} per cent, per annum. On deposits fixed for six months, 6 per cent, per annum. ALFRED JACKSON, Manager. Wellington Branch, Willia-atreet, December 14,1874. rjMIE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL .. £2.000,000. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL .. £350,000. This BANK will be OPENED for the conduct of general Banking business on or about TUESDAY, the 20th of JANUARY, in the promises, corner of Featherston and Grey streets. J. T. WARREN, Branch Inspector, Wellington, 17th December, 1874,

JgANK H O L I THE BANKS WILL BE ON FRIDAY, Ist JANUARY, DAY. CLOSED 1875.