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Bary. On further examining the prices attached to tho items by Messrs Wrigloy and Roso, 1 camo to tho conclusion that they were not sufficient, and then not only did I consider "that Mr Moredifch might wish to see what reductions Messrs Williams and Barker would muko on tho same items," but I considered I was bound in loyalty to my employor to obtain another price, and Messrs Williams and Barker came next: had any other contractor been second 1 should have gone to him first. Having done so, tho nutter was entirely in Mr Meredith's hands, to deal with ono of the original tenderers, or to adopt somo other course. As a further proof that I have no animus whatever against Messrs Wrigley and Rose, 1 may state that their tender was not quite formal, insomuch that they .had neglected to have their deposit chequo marked by a banker, but I did not on that account adviso Mr Meredith to reject it. Messrs Wrigley and Hose have themselves to thank for tho position they aro in; they cannot claim that Williams, and Barker had an advantago over them, for tlioy started with 10s in their favor. How can they explain a difference of £4(i. in a siujjj number of well-defined items ? If they say, had they known they were competing with Williams add Barker they would have mado greater reductions, then they condemn themselves by showing that they did not price two items at their proper value. I would here point out that in pricing these proposed reductions the two firms were not competing m the ordinary sense, it was simply a question of pricing items on which they had already tendered. Now as to Mr Thomas Wriglcy's insinuations about fair and open competition. I have a record of all tenders received by, me since I commenced practice here, and I am quite willing to allow any contractor or other person who wishes to inspect it, In the few cases in which tho lowest tender was not accepted, good and substantial reasons can be given for tho course adopted. I challenge Mr Thomas Wrigley to prove any case in which I have overstepped competent men to place a work in the hands of Messrs Willihms and Barker. I am &c„ Geo. Pannix.

mm NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. WELLINGTON SECTION, ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANNIVER. SARYDAY. FRIDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 188 G. THE ordinary Time-Table will bo suspended. Trains will run as under:—

pppoMaacict? hClsi io MCI i-s; OQCIQOOOO ' EXCURSION FARES. Ist 2nd Class Class. f Masterton 14a 10s 6d Wellington ? rfc f on J? 3 J 3 I „„,i Greytown 12s !)s Kaitoki ~,03 4s , ' [Upper Hutt4s 2s fid These Tickets will be issued between the above stations (either way) on 21sfc 22nd, and 23rd January, and will bo available for return journey up to Monday, 25th, DAY EXCURSION FARES. ) (Masterton... 7s 5s 3d Wellington I Carterton... Gs 4s Gd Petono J- and \ Greytown... Gs 4s (id LowerHutt I Featherston 5s 3s Pd J [Kaitoki ...4s 3s ■ These tickets will be issued between the above stations (either way) by ordinary trains on the 22nd and 23rd January, and will be available for return on day of Ibsub only, SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS, issued from any station to any station from January 21st to 23rd inclusive, will 'beavailable for return up to Monday, January "M\i. Goods traffic will be suspended. 2197 BY ORDER, IPHEATEE ROYAL " TUESDAY NIGHT, JAN. 10, The Prosecuted Lecture.

IIE, THOS, WALKER, the famous orator, will lecture on THE POPULATION QUESTION, Or Large Families and Poverty. ® TO MEN ONLY. Admission, Is. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 sharp. rgIHE. regular fortnightly meeting of X the Loyal Masterton Lodge, A.0.0.F,, M.U., takes place at the Lodge Room, Temple Chambers, on Tuesday, January 19th, at 8 p.m. 2197 G.S.W.DALRYMPLE. ' FUiNEML NOTICE, '"IE friends of JFJknjamin Buddbn are i respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late son, which will leave To Ore Ore at 2 p.m. to-morrow. 'T'.JAGO,' 2197 Undertaker. 03T.—Plain diamond ring, on the ) | Uppor Plain road. Anyone return- ' ing same to this officp will be rewarded,