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Wellington Independent, Volume XIX, Issue 2076, 18 June 1864, Page 2

WELLINGTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. The attention of the Wellington Rifle Volnnteer ; Company is called to the following Memoran- ! dnzn. i A. A, G. Pilmbr, Captain W.B.V. Memo, for Capt. .Pilmer, Commanding W.R.V. June 17. 1864. THE WELLINGTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS will parade, weather permitting, on Wednesday next at Mount Cook Parade Ground at 2.30 o'clock, p.m., for Battalion drill, instead of on their next government parade day. EDWARD GORTON, Major Commanding Wellington District, j PUBLIC MEETING. REPRESENTATION RE-ADJUSTMENT - BILL. -irXTE, the undersigned, members of the ProVV vincial Council for the City of Wellington, do hereby call a Public Meeting of the Electors, at the Lyceum Theatre, on Monday evening next, June 20, at half-past Seven o'clock, to consider ' the provisions of the Representation Re-adjustment ; Bill, now before the Provincial Council, by which it is intended to reduce the number of Members for the City from TWELVE to NINE, and by ' dividing the Town into wards, reducing the votes of each Elector from TWELVE to THREE ! ! ! W. B. RHODES, I C. B. BORLASB, J. DRANSFIELD, GEORGE CRAWFORD, J. H. WALLACE. R. H. CARPENTER. June 17,1864. npHE Friends of the late Mrs. Wrigglesworth X are respectfully invited to attend the funeral which will leave her late residence, Cuba-street, at a quarter pait Twelve on Saturday, (This Day.) y ' W. NICHOLSON, Undertaker^ June 17, 186 A. MEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION, 1»85. Office of Local Committee, v Wellington, Aprii 21st, 186-t. THE attention of the Settlers of Wellington is respectfully but earnestly called to the neoesBity for hearty co-operation, so that the skill, industry, and resources of the Province may be fairly represented in the forthcoming Rxhibition. The Committee is aware that there are many skilled workmen in various brimebes residing here, that wool, butter, cheese, &c, arc being extensively produced, that timber is being cut to alarge extent, that iron-founding, ship and boat- building, tanning, rope-makiug, and other industrial pursuits are followed, that embroidery Berlin wool work, &c, are tastefully executed by many ladies in the Province, and that the Fine Arts are cultivated, and many valuable specimens of art and art productions are in the possession of individuals. The Committee therefore beg to point out the following as among the articles of which specimeus are desired for the purpose of being exhibited : — RAW MATERIALS. Mining, quarrying, metalling, and mineral products. Substances used for food. Animal aud vegetable substances used for manufactures. MACHINERY. Manufacturing machines asd tools. Machinery in f?eueral. Agricultural and Horticultural machines and implements. Naral architecture and ships' tackle^ or models of such works. Philosophical instruments. Photographic apparatus and photography. ' MANUFACTURES. Flax and hemp. Tapestry, lace, aud embroidery. Skins, fur, feathers, and hair. Leather, including saddlery and harness Articles of clothing, including »oot> and shoes Paper, stationery, printing and book-binding Educational works and appliances Furniture and upholstery Turning aud carving Iron, and general hardware Steel, cutlery, and edge-tools Pottery, including bricks and tiles Manufactures not included in the above Maori, and other aboriginal muuufactures and implements FINE ARTS. Architecture (drawing and models) Paintings in oil and water-colours, atifl drawings Sculpture, models, die sinking, ami intaglios Etchings aud engravings The Local Committee will undertake to pay all the oharges of forwarding any of the übove to Dunedin, and returning them to the exhibitors here (unless otherwise directed.) The Uommittee will take all necessary care for the safety ef articles sent, and will insure them for their declared value, both against risk of loss in transit and Rgniust fire when in Dunedin, but will not be farther responsible for them. It is ulso intended to exhibit the articles for two or three days in Wellington, and prizes will be awarded for merit, of which farther notice will be given. All articles must be sent to the Committee iv Wellington ou or before Saturday, the I.4th of November, 1804, but intending exhibitors are requested to inform the Secretary what spuce they will require, as early as possible. Jjy order of the Committee, J. Woodwabp, Hon. Sec, N.B. — Exhibitors of wool are requested to apply to the Seoretnry for a form which tbe Oommisso tiers require to be filled up, to accompany the wool when exhibited. PASSENGERS' LJNE OF PACKKT3. FOX LONDON. The A.I Baique " E O S E ." 600 Tons Burthen, A. STEPHEN, Esq., Commander. HHlftlS Vessel is now tnkiug in Cargo *° r k° ud *' Q and will meet with l]ffifisfljs& quick despatch. Chibi Cabin Passage .. .. £45 Second Uabin do . . . . M'iO For freight or passage, apply to BETHUNR & HUNTER or LEVIN & CO. April 22nd, 1864. SHAW, SAVJLLE & COS passenger line of packets BETWEEN LONDON AND NEW ZEALAND. Nk& TP HE FOLLOWING Firat clasß ''Wffim\ •*" CLIPPER SHIPS will be continued as regular traders " Astcrope," A. Stuart, Commander, 1200 tons •• John Bunyan," J. Allan, do. JOOO tons " Wild Duck," T. Bishop, do. 15U0 tons " Douglas," W. Smith, do 1200 tons And other Ships to follow. The ships of this Line lire all A.I at Lloyd's and are specially selected for their superior passenger accommodation and fast sailing qualities ; are commanded by gentlemen of experience, and carry duly qualified surgeons. Ihe Uudetsigued ore authorised to arrange with settlers hers who may be desirous of bringiug their friends to this colony. Full particulars may be obtained by applying LEVIN &CO. July 1, 1863, .