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,Questions. Aniweri. 8. State the purpose for which the light is wanted, whether for a harbour or a sea light, and the distance at which the light should be visible, and the area over which the light is required to be exhibited. - 9. Is there any light within fifty miles of either side of the proposed light, and what is its character, fixed, revolving, bright, or coloured, or other characteristic ? 10. Is there any contiguous hill over which the light will be required to be seen, and if so, state its height above that of the site of the proposed tower and its distance off it? 11. What oil is intended to be used, and form what source will the supply be derived?* 32. What provisions with regard to wicks for the burners should be made for the present and future use ? 13. Will any trained Light Keepers be required ? 14. Is there any particular vessel or conveyance l>y which the Colony wish these materials should be sent out ? 15. State the name and address of the Agent in London who is to be responsible for the payments, and all expenses incurred in caraying out the application from the Colony. 16. State any other particulars that may seem to be necessary. 17. If a Light Vessel be required, say in what water she will ride; and answer the before-going questions so far as they can be applicable to a Light Vessel. * It is of importance that the oil or other material proposed to be used in the lamps, should be of that descript on which can wilh certainty be procured at all times in the Ideality ; the point is one which should be considered and determined in ihe first instance, as the description of lamp an d other apparatus to be used in the lighthouse, necessarily depend upon the nature of the material from which the light is to be obtained.