Nominations must be iv writing and signed by two duly qualified Electors of the above District, accompanied by the Candidate's consent in writing, and must be delivered to me, or left at my usual place of abode, not later than Noon on SATURDAY, the 6th day of October, 1900, being fourteen days prior to the date fixed for the election. Dated at Gisborne this 22nd dav of September, 1900. GEO. A. BEERE, Returning Officer. Usual place of abode : Gisborne. 612 HAWKE'S BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL SHOW Will be held at. HASTINGS On THURSDAY & FRIDAY, October 11th and 12th, 1900 ENTRIES close on THURSDAY, 27th September. Programmes and Entry Forms can be obtained on application to — W. F. J. ANDERSON, 485 Secretary. Tp-'iK I -_■«-> NUHAKA BRIDGE CONTRACT. Lands and Survey Department, Wellington, September 13, 1900. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re- ceived at this office until NOON of WEDNESDAY, 10th October, 1900, for the NUHAKA BRIDGE CONTRACT, being the construction of a timber, road bridge, 315 ft, iv three spans of about 80ft each, and three spans of 25ft, over the Nuhaka River, on the Wairoa-Mahia Road. Ten- ders are to be marked on the outside, " Tender for Nuhaka Bridge Contract," and addressed to the Hon. the Minister of Lands, Wellington. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may be seen at the Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, Wel- lington, and the District Lands and Survey Offices, Auckland, Napier, and Gisborne, and the Post-office, Wairoa. Quantities and prices must be stati d in the schedule forms supplied by this Department. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. * By Order. S. PERCY SMITH, 577 Surveyor-General. Public Works Office, Auckland, Sept. 17, 1900. TENDERS will be received at this office till Noon of MONDAY, October 22nd, for the Erection of Platelayer's Cottage and Engine yiied at Gisborne Railway Station. Plans and specifications at this office and Public Works Office, Gisborne. No tender need necessarily be accepted. CHAS. R. VICKERMAN, 593 District Engineer. MAHGATU No. 1. CjEALED Tenders are required on or * before SATURDAY, October 13th, for the Lease of Section 2, Part Mangatu No. 1, containing 1010 acies, situate four miles from Whatatutu Hotel, and lying between the leaseholds of Messrs Guthrio- Sniith, Judd, and Morrison. 