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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3305, 18 September 1871, Page 1

Shipping Notices. ' Z~~ T\/TESSRS M'MECKAN, 1/k^, IYX BLACKWOOD & CO.'S A^^^ytj^^- steamers are appointed to leave ■^HssKiwrafJS' Wellington on or about the following dates during the month of September 19th— GOTHENBURG-, for Lyttelton, Otago, 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, _. r|PHE NEW ZEALAND l3>ssv X STEAIvISH T PPINGCO'S Mf^ifx^v (Ia"» led ) learners are ap•3gf|lip|§§? pointed to leave Wellington on X'^or about the following dates:— * FRIDAY. 29th SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY, 30th SEPTEMBER, TARANAKI, E. Wheeler, Cominanfler, For PICTON, NELSON, TARANAKI, AND MANUKAU. CITAS. ITARTMANN, Manager^ FOR LYTTiLToFTNTToTAGO. mm fa9t and favorite steam*|gO|k, PHCE BE, ■^^^^^ H. Wobsp, Commander, is appointed to leuve for tho above ports on MONDAY, 25th INSTANT. For freight or passage^pply^^^ Grey street. SHAW, SAVILL & COS PASSENGER LINE OF PACKETS BjSTVSTEBN LONDON AND NEW ZEALAND. =T^x riTH E ships of this line are all $Jtf|s|\ X A.l. at Lloyd's, and are /|||fistY^ specially selected for their supe■iiiSsllllgar rior passenger aecomodation and fast sailing qualities, are commanded by gentlemen of experience, and they cany duly qualified surgeons. The Undersigned are authorised to arrange with settlers here who may be desirous oi bringing ut friends to this Colony. Full particulars maj b> obtained by applyiag to LEVIN & CO., Agents. Government Notices^ _^ TI NDERS are invited for the erection of a General Government Store at Patea, in the Province ot Taranaki. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may be seen at the Offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington ; at the Court House, Wanganui ; and at the Court House, Patea. . , , .i j • a 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. Colonial Architect. 30th Aiigust, 1871. Provincial Secretary's Office, Wellington, September 11, 1871. T7JIGHT respectable young women wish for Jul engagements as female Servants. Apply -on board Lady Bird, alongside wharf. Characters may be seen at this office. HENRY BUNNY, Provincial Secretary. NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES. HpHE Government having been empowered X by special Acts of the Legislature to enter into contracts for Insurances on Lives, and for the grants of Annuities and Endowments, are now prepared to execute any of the usual contracts dependent upon the contingencies of auman life. The following advantages are presented as deserving of Public attention, and especially of the working classes : — 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 any 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 the Australian Colonies south of the 25th parallel of south latitude, and premiums may always be paid on the duo dates at the nearest Money Order Office. 6. Insurances effected for the benefit of, and settled on wife or children are free, to the extent of £2000, from tho claims of creditors. 7. The Consolidated Revenue of tho Colony is liable for all claims, in the event of the receipts at any time being insufficient to meet demands, thus affording the best tecurity to the assured. The fullest information can be obtained on application to any Money Order Poet Office, or to Mr Benjamin Smith, at the offices of B. Smith & Co., Wellington ; or to Mr Joseph Wilcox, Victoria Avenue, Wanganui. W. GISBORFE, Commissioner. J_j__j ." ■ 1 !L" l . ll "T 1 ".""? --T .'-!!'- '-'.' -'.. ~'.V-' Jffiocdlaneous. COLONIAL MUSTCAL^ NO VELT yT' FipHE One Note pareol of New and Standard JL Music, by best composers, sent post free to all parts of the colony. The £1 parcel of Pianoforte Music, Eight pieces selected from best composers, eusv, medium, or difficult sacred or secular, to suit purchasers. j The £1 parcel of Songs ; Eight Eongs selected from best composers, sacred or secular Tho £1 parcel of Dance Music ; Seven pieces selected from the most popular composers, illustrated titles. Or tho £1 assorted parcel ; Eight pieces. Sent by return of post on receipt of £1 note JAMES BERGER, Tho Wellington Music Warehouse, Lnmbton Quay, Wellington. rjHHOMAS H. DAVIDSON, lately^gi^eTv X at Foxton, Manawatu. — If the order given by you to me at Manawatu, and afterwards caused to bo dishonored, is not arranged forthwith, other steps will be taken. ALEX. M'MINN, Commission Agent. Wellington; Sept. 13.