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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3974, 10 December 1873, Page 3

■VT 0 T I 0 E. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to thank his numer- ! ous friends for past favours, and takes this opportunity to inform them that he has given up business, and is about to proceed to England. All persons having accounts against him are requested to forward the same for settlement ; and all accsunts due to him are to be paid on or before the 31st December next, otherwise they will be placed in the hands of a solicitor for collection. JAMES FARMER, Tailor, Willie street. WELLINGTON SWIMMING BATHS, Clyde Quay. The above are now open to the public. There are separate dressing rooms for the Ladies, — Mrs Meech being always in attendance to secure their comfort. Ladies' Hours — Every day from 11 n.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays excepted, when the hours will be from 10 to 12. j Terms : — j Single season ticket ... ... £1 10 ! Family season ticket ... ... 2 2 0 Single bath 0 0 G HENRY MKKCF, Proprietor. "PUBLIC NOTICE To Residents in Wellington and Other?. During the summer season, Mr Sam Prosser intends running a morning coach to that favorito watering place, Poriria. He has been induced to luy on the extra coach by request of rc6idents, visitors, travellers, and others, to whom sea air, picturesque scenery, and a thorough change are essential. December 6th, and till further noticeCrown and Ani-'hor, 9 a.m. Metropolitan, 9 15 a.m. Leave Porirua, 3.30 p.m. Single tickp's ... ... ... 3s. Return tickets ... ... ss. N.B. — Sundays includtd. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS OF TIIE UNION STEAM SHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). To be incorporated with limited liability under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860. CAPITAL £250,000 In 25,000 shares of £10 each, with power to ircrease and issue Debenture Ftock. Only £4 per share to be called up at present, payable as follows: — 103 per share on application ; 10s on allotment ; 203 in three months after allotmentt ; and the remaining 40s in calls of 10a each succeeding three months. Peoyisional Dibectoks : E. B. Cargill, Esq: (Messrs Cargills and M'Lean) A. C. Strodf, Erg, R.M. J. A. Walcott, E g (Messrs Bright Bros. and Co) P. C. Neill, E<-q (Messrs Neill and Co) W. J. M. Larnach, E,q (National Bank) John Richard Jones, Eeq, Matanaka J. M. Ritchie, Esq (itessrs G. Gray Russell and Co) James Millp, Eeq (Harbor Steam Company James T. Mackerras, Efq (Messrs J. T. Mackerras and Co) T. S. Graham, Esq (Messrs Bing, Harris and Co) Arthur W. Morris, E«q (Ofcago and Southland Investment Company) James Smith, Esq (Messrs Smith and Anderson) Henry Driver, E.=q (Messrs Driver, Stewart and Co) Alexnnder Burt, Esq (Messrs A. and T Burt) Charles M'Queen, E<q (Messrs Kincaid, M Queen and Co) H. P. Murriiy-Ayneley, Esq (Messrs Miles and Co, Christchuroh) George Gould, Eeq, merchant, Christchurch Banebbs : National Bank of New Zealand. Solicitous : Messrs Smith and Anderson. Intebtm SrcRETAEr : James Mills, Esq. This company has been formed for the purpose of providing more efficient steam communication between the different ports of New Zealand — the want of which hus been much felt for some time past, and which ie becoming more perceptible as the growing trade of the colony is developed. It is desired to establish a weekly line of steamers between Otngo and the principal Northern Ports, to put on a Btoatner between Dunedin and the West Cotjst Ports of the | Middle Island, and also to provide for the efficient conduct of the trade to and from tke several smaller ports on the const of Otago an'? Canterbury. For these purposes the following new vessels will be required :— Three first-class steuraers for the trade between Dunedin and Manukau, to be built in Europe, and capable of carrying from 400 to 500 tons of cargo, fitted with compound engines I and the latest improvements, and with superior passenger accommodation, suited to the requirements of the present day. These steamerß will be of such class and speed as will ensure every facility to shippers of goods, and convenience to the travelling public. One boat of smaller capacity and light draft of water, especially adapted to the trade to the West Coast of the Middle Island. With a view to commencing operations without delay, it has been arranged to take over, on the Ist of January next, the steamers Maori, Beautiful Star, a_d Samson, belonging to the Harbor Steam Company's fleet, and also their new stenmer, just built on the Clyde specially for the Timaru and Lyttelton trade, and which is expected to arrive iv the colony early in February. These vessels will at once create a revenue for the comp&ny, and, it is believed, will be sufficient to carry or. the trade of the ports on the coasts of Otago and Canterbury. Mr James Mills, who baa so successfully conducted the business of the Harber Company from its commencement, will continue to act as Manager of this Company. It is estimated that, to carry out these proposals, a capital of £150,000 will be required, and to provide for this it is proposed to call up £_ por share, making a total of £100,000, and to borrow the remaining £50,000 on debentures bearing a low rate of interest. This arrangement will enable larger dividends to be declared on the paid up capital. Out of the total number of f hares, the proprietors of the Harbor Company will take 7500 paid up to the extent of £4 each, and the remaining 17,500 are now offered to investor?. In recommending this investment to the public, the Provisional Directors may state that large profits are now being made by steamers on the coast of New Zealand, and they are therefore confident that, by the employment of vessels of the character indicated, fitted to work with the utmost economy, and meet the growing traffic without undue strain, the Company will be able to secure ample profits, and at the same time promote trade and the convenience of the travelling public, by providing improved facilities and accommodation at reduced rates. Applications for shares will be received by the Interim Secretary, at his office, Harbor Chambers, Dunedin ; and by Messrs Miles and Co., Hereford -street, Christchuroh ; and at the office of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), hero,