Shipping NoticesFOR LONDON DIRECT. -kfcfc. fTIHE well-known Clipper Ship 3|||i£ M EL I T A, C. J. S. Geant, Commander, Al, 914 tons register, Will sail from Wellington on or about the 10th MARCH. For Freight or Passnge apply to LEVIN & CO., BETHUNE & HUNTER, Or to EDWARD PEARCE, Agent. Wellington, 11th January, 1871. FOR .NEWCASTLE, N.S.W. Forwarding Passengers to any Australian port. ■kk~k f avor '* Q an^ regular trading rt**§<\ X barque jMsjg, HEVERSHAM, ' "," 489 Tons, Cuptain Yulo, Wll sail for the above port on WEDNESDAY NEXT. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, or to WILLIAM BISHOP, Agent. SHIP MELITA. IS ready to receive cargo for London. Shipping notes must be signed by EDWARD PEARCE, Agent. SHAW, SAVILL & COS PASSENGER LINE OF PACKETS BETWEEN LONDON AND NEW ZEALAND. rTIBE ships of this lino are all ■ A " l * afc -ktoyd' 8 ' and are dj£&lsm& specially selected for their supe'SSTCSkbsj' rior passenger accomodation and fast sailing juahtiep, are commanded by gentlemen of xperionce, and they carry duly qualified surgeons. The Undersigned are authorised to arrange vith settlers here wlu- may be desirous of bringing ut friends to this Coicay. full particulars ma} v < obtained by applying to LEVIN & CO., AeenM. NEW ZEALAND STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY (LIMITED), In Liquidation. THE S.S. WELLINGTON, 365 Tons, 80 Hob3e-Poweb, And the S.S. A H UR I RI, 184 Tons, 50 Hobse-Powbe, Will be sold 'by PUBLIC AUCTION at the offico of tho Company, in Wellington, on TUESDAY, 18th OF APRIL NEXT. The steamers are in excellent order ; they are well found with the necessary bedding, plate, table linen, crockery, &c., and fit for sea at a day's notice. i Unless a private offer be received and accepted, on or before the 3rd of April (which w^be duly notified), the steamers will positivfSy be sold, as advertised, on the 18th of April. Full information can be obtained at the Offices o( the Company in Wellington. WILLIAM ALLEN, ") DAVID ANDERSON, [ Liquidators. JOSEPH BtJRNE, ) 3rd February, 1871. Tenders. fTTENDERS will be received up to noon on Jl Monday, the 6th of February, for tho erection of a gentleman's residence in Abel Saiith street. W. H. CLAYTON, Architect. 24th January. Meetings, &c. WEST COAST WHALING STATION. CO., (LIMITED.) A PUBLIC MEETING in connection •with the above Company will be held at the FERRY INN, Porirua,' on Saturday Evening, 4th February, at half-past 7 p.m., personß wishing to take up shares are requested to attend. W. ROBSON, Manager. Porirua, Jan. 30, 1871. HUTT BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. AN AMATEUR Vocal and Instrumental Concert in aid of tho above Society will be given at the MASONIC HALL, on Tuesday Evening, 7lh Febrnary, to commence at eight o'clock. Tickets : Front Seats, 3s ; Back Seats, 2s, I to be obtained lrom Messrs Burt, Colson, S. Death, Devereux, Hedges, N. Valentine, or any of the Trustees, T. BURT, Chairman. T. C. WILLIAMS, Troasurer. Hutt, Jan. 30, 1871. PORT NICHOLSON MINING INVESTMENT COMPANY (LIMITED). A GENERAL MEETING of the Port Nicholson Mining Investment Company (Limited), will bo held in tho Company's Registered Oflloe on Monday, the 6th day of February, 1871, at half-past seven in the evening. Business : Receiving the Report of the Directors for the half-year ended 31st December, 1870, and declaring a Dividend. By order of the Directors. Wellington, 27th January, 1871. CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. THE Usual Monthly Meeting of tho above Brigade will take pluco at the side room, Odd Fellows' Hall, on Monday, tho 6th instant, at 7.30 p.m. By Order, LIONEL HARRIS, Hon. See. ~ Wanteg. WANTED— Two Staunch Horses, with Harness and Light Polo Wagon. Apply at Barrett's Hotel. _____ W' ANTED, at the Pakaratahi Saw Mill, a good experienced hand to work the circular saw. Good wages will be given. None but good hands need apply. BUTTERIIiuTTER ! WANTED to buy butter, not necessarily this season's or first class. JOHNSTON & CO. January 5, 1871.