In recommending this investment to tho public, the Provisional Directors may state that largo profits are now being made by steamera on the coast of New Zealand, and they are therefore confident that, by tho employment of vessels of the character indi- cated, fitted to work with the utmost economy, and meet the growing traffic with- out undue strain, the Company will be able to eecuro amplo profits, «nd at tho same timo promote trade and tho convenience of tho travelling public, by providing improved facilities tincl accommodation afc reduced rates. Applications for shares will bo received by the Interim Secretary, at his office, Hurbor Chambers, Dunedin ; and by Messrs Miles and Co., Hereford -street, Ohristchurch ; and ut the office of the National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), here. Miscellaneous. TgiHE undersigned has just received a fresh JL supply of American and British Herbs, Composition Powders, &c. WILLIAM FIFE, Chemist and Druggist, Willis street. T) O I L I N. G DOWN On and after December 1, 1872, tho undersigned will boil down sheep at 8d per head. ALFRED TVER, Ngahauranga. rj^HE undersigned are caßh buyors o JL WOOL and other PRODUCE, or will make advances on tho same on liberal terms LEVIN & CO nnHIS undersigned will be happy to receive JL orders for Totara planks, Bcantling, and boards, in any quantity, to be delivered in Wellington as soon as the tramway is open to Fox ton. GEORGE SNELSON. Palmeraton North, Manawatu,



"^^ THIS DAY, " j FRIDAY, 16th JANUARY. MR R. J. DUNCAN has received instruc- tions from H. Green, Esq, on his de- parture for England, to sell by auction, at his residence, Willie street, on Friday, 16th January, commencing at 1 o'clock sharp, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising — A first-class PIANOFORTE, by Hopkin- son, cost £60 Drawing-room suite, vases Framed photographs, by Landaeer and others Dining table, cheffonier, bookcase Plated tea service, cruets, spoons, forks Decanters, glassware Bedsteads, mattra6ses, carpets Cheßtß of drawers 200 vols books Stereoscopic views, engravings, Sec. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2. FITZHERBERT, MANAWATU. MR R. J. DUNCAN has received instruc- tions from Messrs B. Smith and Co, to sell by public auction, on Monday, 2nd Feb, at o'clock, at his Sale Yards, Panama street, 315 sections in the above towr.ship. 