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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3301, 13 September 1871, Page 1

Shipping: Notices. Z n/TESSRS M'MECKAN, IJ^k IVI BLACKWOOD&CO.'S steamers are appointed to leave " I S§3B?'§srassss Wellington on or about the f >Howine datcß durinp the month of September, 16th— GOTHENBURG, for Lyttolton, Otngo, Bluff, and Melbourne. 25th-CLAUD HAMILTON, for Nelson, Greymouth, Hokitika, and Melbourne. NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. Tickets issued in this office at REDUCED RATES by the abovo steamers. 10 per cent extra will be charged on board. For freight or passage, apply to W. BISHOP, Agent. ~ nHBE NEW ZEALAND JU^k I STEAM SHAPING COS "M&l^lix^ (^ imuefl ) learners a™ a P' «*|j|?l*|i~j<fe pointed to leave Wellington on or About the following dates: — \F.rtIIUY,l5lh SEPTEMBER. TARANAKI, E Wheeler, Commander, |FOR LYTTELTON AND OTAGO, i ' SATURDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER, WELLINGTON, A. Kennedy, Commander. FOR PICTONT, NELSON, TARANAKI, AND MANUKAU. ! FRIDAY, 29th SEPTEMBER, WELLINGTON, A. Kennedy, Commander, FOR LYTTELTON & OTAGO. SATURDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER, TARANAKI, E. Wheeler, Commander, For PIC TON, NELSON, TARANAKI, AND MANUKAU. CTTAS. HARTMANN, Manager. '~"nfO^NEWOA3TLEISiRECf. -ii-tv nniTE Barque riffle X ANNE MELHUI9H, S*~&f_ Captain Williams, will sail for ~^ " the above ports ON THURSDAY, 14th INST. Has good accommodation for pasßenger3 at low rates. For particulars, apply to the Master, on board ; or to W. BISHOP, Agent. SHAW, SAVILL &. COS PASSENGER LINE OF PACKETS LONDON AND NEW ZEALAND. T^ E ships of this lino are all f^lrjk -i- A.I. at Lloyd's, and nre ' ]]%ssg&*r' specially selected for their supe•zgsrzrb*??- rior passenger accomodation tmd fast sailing qualities, nre commanded by genii em en of experience, and they carry duly qualified surgeons. The Undersigned are authorised to arrange with settlers here who may be desirous of bringing »t friends to this Colony. I'ull particulars ma} bi obtained by applying to LEVIN & CO., Agents. Government Notices. Provincial Secretary's Office, Wellington, September 11, 1871. EIG-HT respectable young women wish for engagements aa female Servants. Apply on board Lady Bird, alongside wharf. Characters may bo seen at, this office. HENRY BUNNY, Provincial Secretary. T" KDERS ore invited for the erection of a General Government Store at Patea, in the Province ot Taranaki. General conditions, specifications, nnd drawings may be seen at tho Offices of tho Colonial Architect, Wellington ; at the Court House, Wunganui ; and at the Court House, Ptttea. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon on Wednesday, the 27th day of September next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. 30th August, 1871. NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUEANCE AND ANNUITIES. fipHE Government having been empowered X by special Acts of the Legislature to enter into contracts for Insurances on Lives, and for tho grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of tho usual •contracts dependent upon the contingencies of aurnan life. The following advuntages are presented as deserving of Public attention, and especially of the working clashes : — 1. All transactions and Powers of Attorney, and other documents, are free of stamp duty and all taxation. 2. No charge is made beyond the purchase money or premium. 3. Surrender values are granted on the whole or any part of a contract which has endured for three years. 4. The tables of premiums in all the branches are considerably less than in ar,y other office in New Zealand. 5. Residence is permitted in any part of the Globe distant except within 31 ° S., or 33 °N. of the Equator, or in any part of tho Australian Colonies south of the 25th parallel of south latitude, and premiums may always be paid on the due dates at the nearest Money Order Office. 6. Insurances effected for the benefit of, and settled on wife or children are free, to tho extent of £2000, from the claims of creditors. 7. The Consolidated Revenue of the Colony is liable for all claims, in the event, of tho receipts at any time being insufficient to meet demands, thus affording the best eecurity to the assured. The fullest information can be obtained on •application to any Money Order Post Office, or to Mr Benjamin Smith, at tho offices of B. Smith & Co., Wellington ; or to Mr Joseph Wilcox, Victoria Aveuue, Wanganui. W. GISBORNE, Commissioner. Miscellaneous. Z36OLONiAL~ MUSICAL NOVELTY. rjpHE One Note parcel of New and Standard X Music, by best composers, sent post free to all parts of tho colony. The £1 parcel of Pianoforte Music, Eight pieces selected from best composers, easy, medium, or difficult sacred or secular, to suit purchasers. The £1 parcel of Songa ; Eight songs soIrcted from best composers, sacred or secular '.I lie £1 pnrcel of Dance Music j Soven pieces selected from the most popular comillustrated titles. Or the £1 assorted pnrcel j Eight pieces. Sent by return of post on receipt of £1 noto JAMES BERGER, The Wellington Mutic Warehouse, Lambton Quay, Wellington.