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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4903, 8 December 1876, Page 3

Meetings WELLINGTON, PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. A MEETING will be held in the Lecture Hall, Colonial Museum, on SATURDAY, the 9th INSTANT, at 8 p.m. Papers. L On the Longitude of Wellington Observatory, by Yen. Archdeacon Stock, B.A. 3. On the System of Survey for New Zealand from a Legal Point of View, by W. T. L. Travers, If.L.S. 3. On Anemometry, considered in reference to the recent Storms, by C. 11. Marten, P.M.S. 4. On Cetaceans of New Zealand, by Dr. Hector, F.E.S. 5. Notes on New Zealand Pishes, by Dr. Hector, P.R.S. 6. .Was New Zealand a Post-glacial Centre of Creation, by T. C. Hood, P.G.S., &c., &c. R. B. GORE, Secretary. WELLINGTON GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, An EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ( MEETING wIU be held on Friday, 15th December, at 4 p.m., at the aidoroom, Odd Fellows’ Hall. By order of the Board. J. R. GEORGE, Manager. BUSINESS. To confirm the following resolutions passed at the last meeting:— ' That , the capital of the company be increased to £50,000. That the price of gas be reduced to 10s. per 1000 ft. as soon as the Directors can see their way to do so. Wellington, December 6, 1876. A MEETING of the Wellington Cricket Association will be held at the Pier Hotel THIS EVENING, at 7.30 o’clock, to consider letter received from Napier. T. BOURKE ARMITAGE, Hon. Sec, Government Notices Customs Department, (Marine Branch), Wellington, 29th November, 1876. TENDERS will be received at this office until NOON .of FRIDAY, the 15th DECEMBER next, for the SUPPLY of SHIP CHANDLERY, &c,, for the use of the Government steamers for the year ending 31st December, 1877. Forms of tender and full particulars can be obtained at the Custom House, Wellington. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. , By order. , WILLIAM SEED, Secretary of Customs. N OTICB TO CONTRACTORS. Provincial Buildings, Wellington, sth December, 1876. ALTERNATIVE TENDERS will be received at this office up to NOON of SATURDAY, the 23rd INSTANT, for metalling 320 chains of the Palmerston to Karereroads, with horses and carts, or with use of railway, locomotive, and six trucks. Plans and specifications may be seen at Snelson’s store, Palmerston North, and Provincial District Engineer’s office here. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY BUNNY. TO-CONTRACTORS. BUNNYTHORPE ROADS. Provincial Buildings, Wellington, 2nd December, 1876. TENDERS will be received at this office up to Noon of THURSDAY, the 21st INST., for Falling and Clearing 224 Chains of Bush on Road-line, Bunnythorpe. Plans and specifications may be seen at Snelson’s Store, Palmerston North, Mayamor’s Store, Fielding, and Engineer's Office here. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY BUNNY. TO CONTRACTORS. MUNGAPAKBHA ROAD. Provincial Buildings, Wellington, December 2. SEPARATE TENDERS will be received at this office up to NOON of FRIDAY, the 22nd INST., for the formation of Contract No. 5, about 48 chains, and Contract No. 6, about 163 chains, on above line of road. Plans and specifications may be seen at District Engineer's Office, Masterton, and Provincial Engineer’s Office here. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY BUNNY. A SECOND CABLE BUOY has been put down under the following magnetic bearings, viz.:— Taourakira Head, E. by N. Cape Terawiti, N.W. £ N. Point Palmer, N.E. by N. • G. R. SIMS, Commander s.s. Agnes, Wellington, 9th November, 1876. Legal Notices In the Estate of HENRY B. COOKBURN, Wellington, Coachbuilder, a Bankrupt. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate are requested to PAY their ACCOUNTS forthwith at the office of Mr. SAMUEL CARROLL, Accountant, Lambton-quay, Wellington. Creditors are requested to lodge proofs of their claims at the same place without delay. All accounts remaining unpaid afterithe 21st INSTANT, will be placed in the hands of a solicitor for collection. JAMES WINGATE, Trustee. Wellington, December 5. In the Estate .of JOSEPH lOBNS, of Masterton, Storekeeper, a Bankrupt. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate are . requested to PAY their ACCOUNTS forthwith at the office of Mr. SAMUEL CARROLL, Accountant, Lambton-quay, Wellington. Creditors are requested to lodge proofs of their at the same place without delay. C. E. CAPPER, Trustee. Wellington, December 2. Lost and Found LOST, between the Wharf landing berth and Bishop's house, ■ Mulgrave-street, on Friday last, a double Scent Bottle, gold mounted, and engraved with monogram S.B. A liberal reward will bo paid on its recovery by applying to Mrs. Williams, at Mr. Clayton’s house, Hobson-Btreot,' . ,