TO CAPTAINS AND OWNERS OF STEAM VESSELS. ' " '" T. B. LOUISSON, SHIP & HOUSE PAINTER & DECORATOR, IN reminding owners of steam vessels of the great facilities afforded by the Nelson Harbor for the Repair and DECORATION OF ALL CLASSES OF SHIPS, would at the same time state that, having had many years' experience in the English Shipping Branch of this Trade, and having secured thoroughly skilled workmen, he is prepared to execute with dispatch, and at reasonablt rates, ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SHIPPING WC'SK. He begs to refer to the subjoined TESTIMONI XS in proof of the excellence of the PAINT whit. -. he manufacture! expressly FOR SHIPS' BOTTOMS, and which is universally admitted to be superior to any other kind used. Ransomk's SILICEOUS COATING, for Brickwork, Iron Roofing, Plastering, &c, also on hand. General House-Painting, Graining, Writing, Deoorating, Paperhanging, &c. Estimates and Contracts Summed. T. B. LO U I S S ON, BRIDGE-STREET, Wholesale and Retail Oil and Colourman. TESTIMONIALS. Mr. T. B; Louisson, Deab Sib, —Your paint for keeping ships' bottoms from fouling is the best I have. used. It keeps dean twice as long as Peacock's patent paint. Having tried a great number of compositions, for some years past, for keeping off grass, barnacles, &c, I decidedly prefer yours to any. I am, &c, Thomas Whitwem, Master, s.s. Wallaby. Nelson, January 3,1864. To Mr. T. B. Louisson, Sib, —Having used your paint for a considerable time I can testify as to its adhesive qualities, as well as to the cleanliness of the ship's bottom ; and it is in my opinion about the best I have seen used for the purpose. I am, Sec., ' ' S. A. Leech, Master, p.s. Nelson. Nelson, February 22, 1355. IU6 AH UNT ER, Watch and Clock • Makes, Bridge-street, has just received a splendid assortment of WATCHES & JEWELLERY, Consisting of—Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Watches, Colored Gold Albert and Guard Chains, Colored Gold Brooches and Bracelets, in sets; Colored Gold Necklets, Colored and Bright Gold Earrings, Diamond and other Rings, Gents' Scarf Pins, Colored and Bright Gold Lockets, etc., etc. A large assortment of Eight-day, 30 hour, Marine Lever, and other Clocks; "also, TEN SHILLING Time-Pieces. The whole of the above new stock has been specially selected to suit the requirements of the Nelson public, and can be confidently recommended. Bridge-street, June 22. 1177 NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. MARINE BRANCH. nnHE Company is prepared to INSUEE JL CARGO by STEAMERS ONLY from this Port to HOKITIKA, at Current Rates. CUBTIS BBOTHEBS, Agents. Nelson, June 2-6. 1203 FURNITURE ! FURNITURE !! EX MAGNA BONA.—NOW ON SALE :— 1-2 Cases very superior Scotch-mad* FURNITURE, comprising— Mahogany Chairs, covered in hair „ Easy Chairs, in hair and leather „ Couches and Sofas, in great variety „ Sideboards and Cheffonier* „ Loo and Square Dining Tables „ Chests of Drawers, including one very handsome, with spiral pillari and deep drawers, large size Mahogany and Beech Night Commodes, and About 200 Feather Pillowi. Also on hand — A large assortment of Cane and Wood-seat Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Tables, Looking Glasses, &c. Observe — At HENRY HOUNSELL'S, Bridge-street, Nelson. 725 JUST RECEIVED, EX TARARUA, FROM SYDNEY, AND ON SALE at HODDEE & TALBOT'S, RICHMOND,— 10 boxes Congou 10 half-chests do. 3 casks Currants 3 boxes Tobacco 20 „ Soap 40 mats Sugur 1 case Chocolate 1 „ Potted Meats 2 „ Confectionery 1 crate Crockery 14 kegs American Nails 12 cases (96 gallons) Kerosine Oil 1 „ DRAPERY, containing— Striped Merino Hose, Black Llama Shawls, Ladies' Night Caps, Neckties, Velvet Buttons, Stripe Shirting, Braid, Vests, Linen Collars, &c. Also, JUST ADDED TO STOCKSO boxes Sperm Candles 1 keg Negrohead Tobacco 5 boxes Corn Flour Colonial Cheese and Bacon 5 trunks Boots. HODDEB AND TALBOT, 1156 Importers, Richmond. TTICTOEIA FIEE AND MAEINE T INSURANCE COMPANY, Established 1849, Capitai £200,000} and the VICTORIA LIFE and GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Capitai, £2,000,000. Unlimited "Liability of Shareholders. Head Offices: 82, Collins-street East, Melbourne. Chairman: The Honorable Henbx Milleb, M.L.C. Fire, Marine, and Life Insurances effected at the lowest current rates. Forms of proposal, and every other information to be had at the Office of the undersigned. THOMAB B. FISHER, Agent for Nelson. Bridge-Btract. WQ
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Colonist, Volume VIII, Issue 803, 7 July 1865, Page 1
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