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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 136, 6 November 1877, Page 3

! TO THE | BURGESSES OF AKAROA. aENTLEMEN,— I hve reapedfully to solicit y.'.nr VOTES and INTERESTS at the fortlnoming election for the office of Mnyor of this Borough, for which office 1 am a candidate. I have now been a resident of Akaroa for thirty-seven years, find during the whole of my long residence here, have always taken a part in all public matters tending to advance the interests of the borough and district. My actions in public business have always been dictated by considerations for the public good, and not for personal aggrandisement in any shape or form ; this, my actions in the lat3 Provincial Council, on the original Works Committee, on the Road Board, and in the Borough Council, will abundantly show. If elected, I promise to give every attention to the duties of my office ; to act with thorough impartiality on all matters concerning the borough's weal; to do my utmost in furtherance of the business of the borough, and to, in every way that I possibly can, work for its ultimate good. I am, Gentlemen, Respectfully, &c, J. WAECKERLE. TO THE BURGESSES OF AKAROA. QENTLEMEN, —Having been requested by a number of the leading Burgesses of your Borough, to allow myself to be nominated for the office of Mayor, at the ensuing election. I have great pleasure in acceding to the request, and shall be happy to place my services at your disposal. If elected, it will be my endeavour to at all times further the business of the Borough ; to attend to the duties of the office, and to assist, to the best of my ability, in all matters relating to the welfare and prosperity of the town. I trust that my conduct during the years that I have resided among you will be a sufficient guarantee of my sincerity of purpose, and that it may gain me your confidence and support at the forthcoming election. I am, Gentlemen, Y 7 our obedient servant, W. MEECH. PUBLIC NOTICE. rpHE Pigeon Bay Road Board hereby -L give public notice, that in accordance with clause 93, sub-sections 1 to 12 of the " Public Works Act, 1877," it is their intention to stop that part of the road to Kay's Gully, M'lntosh, Decanter, and Little Akaloa Bays, beginning at the Beach, and running through rural sections No. 172, 2493, 3076, 6580, 6709, and terminating at the upper boundary line of the last mentioned section, as shewn on the map of the Chief Surveyor of the Provincial District of Canterbury, and to substitute in lieu thereof a road through rural section 172, as also,shewn on the map of the Chief Surveyor, and on plans prepared by the Board, which may be seen at the Road Board Office, or at Mr Robinson's store. Given under my hand this sth day of November, 1877. JAMES GILLESPIE Chairman of the Board. J. S. ANNAND HAS JUST RECEIVED a Large STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES, mostly sewn. J. S. A. wants to see the Boot Trade go in its legitimate channel. Buy your Boots from a tradesman, and get them mended where you buy them. NOTICE. VICTORIA FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. MR. MEECH has been appointed Agent for the above Company for Akaroa. Fire and Marine Insurances taken at lowest rates. Claims promptly settled. R. WALTON & CO., Agents for Christchurch. QH E All IN G SEAS ON. Woolpacks Lamp-black Boiled and Raw Oils Sheep-shears, No. 38 Washeta Stone Sewing Twine Raddle GARWOOD & CO. SUPPORT OPPOSITION. BY the request of a large majority of the inhabitants of Akaroa and Bays to re-commence business, the undersigned has again OPENED THE OLD SHOP, where he solicits a fair share of public patronage, by selling Meat at the lowest current rates, as the following list will show :— Beef—from 4d to 6d per lb. Lamb—Hind-quarter, 4s ; Forequarter, 3s ; Side, 6s 6d. Mutton —Hind-quarter, 3d per lb.; Fore-quarter, 2d ; Sides. 2-|d. Sausages—Beef, 6d ; Pork, Bd. All kinds of Small Goods always in stock. G. A. OBORN'S former reputation for keeping only First-class Quality Meat, is a sufficient guarantee that Families may rely on being well served. G. A. OBORN, Jollie-street, Akaroa.