The County Engineer, Mr D. W. McArthur, is calling for tenders for seven fresh contracts in different parts of the County. These contracts are returnable up till 2 p.m. on December 3.
The Waikato Argus of the 21st instant says that there is a rumour persistently circulated in the district that the Hon. Mr Seddon will be nominated as a candi date in opposition to the return of Mr Lang,- but that the fact will not be divulged till the nomination paper is sent in.
To-morrow evening in the Wharf Street Public Hall a Service of Song entitled " Almost Wrecked " will be given, illustrated by a large number of realistic coloured pictures, shown with a powerful pomphengos lantern. Con nective musical items, solos, and choruses will be rendered by local singers. Half the proceeds realised will be in aid of the local Band of Hope, and it is hoped there will be a good attendance. Ad mission is only Is, children 6d, and ticket admitting a family 2s 6d.
Auckland does not intend to rank second to Wellington hr the Exhibition line. The Exhibition for 1896-97, an advertisement of which appears in another column, promises to be the most success ful ever held in Auckland, and is already an assured success from an Exhibition standpoint Every available foot of space has been allotted, and the exhibits are interesting, educating, and novel. The official opening is fixed for the afternoon o£ Thursday, December 24th (Christmas Eve). . ' . ..
