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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2446, 27 April 1915, Page 3

ELECTION NOTICES. WELLINGTON HABBOUR BOARD. ELECTION. ; TO THE PATERS OF LTJES OTHER THAN DUES ON SHIPS. /"N ENTLEMEN,— I have been your TeprasentatiTfl on the Board since r April, 1913. ajid-I again fl6k the honour of your support for the same position. On account of my business engagements I have not wen able to pay you ail-a- personal visit, a* I intended; but probably that ie unnecessary, as.l hope' that my attention to the duties of the position has come under your notice, and perhaps you may not deem 'my candidature unworthy, of your further support on this occasion. I understand, however, that some stress has been laid in a certain quarter on the alleged point that lam supposed to be a blind supporter of the present Chairman of the Board, , Mr. R. Fletcher, M.P., and to this statement I give aa unaudited denial. Presumably, the reference is to some matter connected "with Mr. Fletchers selection as Chairman of the Board last year; and, as my action on that occasion is now being called in question, I beg to state emphatically that I voted for Mr. Fletcher then for the following reasons:—(l) Because he was an elected member or the Board. I myself had beaten his opponent at the polls week before the • chairmanship came up for settlement, but before the day the Chairman was elected the former had been placed on the Board as Government member. (2) Because the Board had just emerged from a great crisis, brought about by the strike; and as our finances were likely to be affected by this trouble it'seemed to me that at such a juncture we wanted the services of a man who had a. thorough grasp of the Board's business; therefore I thought that Mr. Fletcher should be retained, m office. I believe he is a thoroughly honest and conscientious man, with a strong grip of the Board's affairs, and one having its best .interests at heart. I appeal to you, as far-seeing business men with a strong sense of justice, to endorse my action, as I think it will be conceded that the members of the Board, having an inner knowledge of ell the actions of the Chairman during the recent 'industrial trouble, were the best judges of his ability.. Doubtless some of you were misled by the vague statements circulating at the time regarding the Chairman s actions, but lam certain from my knowledge of them that no objection could be what he did during that unfortunate time. -And no objection .was taken. Naturally, the proceedings of the.Board, and of its Chairman, .during that protracted period were conducted in committee, and perhaps on that account the misleading statements I have referred to gained a cuiTenoy and on importance that other- . wise they would not have attained. I understand that Messrs. Cohen and Cobbe, the two members elected for the Counties of Manawatu and Rangitikei, have been attacked on similar lines to myself with reference to this matter dunng the present contest. But they have evidently the confidence of their constituents, haying been returned unopposed; and that should be a sufficient answer to the intangible rumours circulated regarding myself..,. I therefore have much confidence m asking for your support next Wednesday. Tours respectfully, ■ ARTHUR D. KENNEDY: ' f Wellington, 26th April, 1915. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD ELECTIONS. VOTE FOR NASH. Wl THE ELECTORS OF WELLINGTON,For over 12 years you have done me the honour of electing me to represent you on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. In that time I have tried to serve, you well, and I have learned something about the Board's work. • I STAND FOR— : i , ECONOMY IN ADMINISTRATION, PURE MILK FOR THE HOSPITAL. , I AM STANDING AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF NO ; SPECIAL ORGANISATION. OR PARTY.' 'IF ELECTED I SHALL REPRESENT THE ELECTORS AS A WHOLE, WHOSE RENEWED CONFIDENCE I ' mPECTFUUISOUCIT. . CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. VOTE FOR VOTE FOR ROBT. HALL, ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC BODIES. IN AUCKLAND, AND REPRESENTED GREY LYNN, \ DURING 1901-1903. ' A RESIDENT IN WELLINGTON FOR TWELVE YEARS,, and has taken a prominent part in matters of local interest as. Chairman of'Worser Bay School Committee, and also in connection with the Chamber of Commerce. Is a'Member of the Council of the Wellington Central Chamber. V 'v IN-FAVOUR OF EXTENSION OF WORKERS' CONCESSION TEAM TICKETS TO INCLUDE • 9 O'CLOCK WORKERS, AND REDUCTION OF SUNDAY MORNING TRAM FARES. " . / HOT WATER BATHS. VIGOROUS TREE-PLANTING POLICY; 'MUNICIPAL CONTROL OF MILK SUPPLY. EXTENSION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCES. IF ELECTED;'*i<WILIr -USEinMY i BEST ENDEAVOURS TO CONSERVE THE' BEST'INTERESTS OF CITIZENS GENERALLY. _—■;j - " - : WAKE UP TO YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES! ' ■ 1 s ■ - 1 VOTE FOR WEDNESDAY; HiLF-HOLIDAYi FOE. SHOPS. \ LADIES! YOU ARE EARNESTLY ENTREATED to .VOTE FOR WEDNESDAY And WEDNESDAY ONLY. r RETAIN YOUR LIBERTY TO SHOP ON SATURDAY. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) the Municipal Electors of Wellington will be asked to decide on which day of the week the statutory half-holiday is to be observed. In view of the present agitation to have the day changed from Wednesday to Saturday, the retail traders of the City of Wellington desire to express their emphatic opinion that great loss and injury will' rosult to trade and property in ■the City should the proposed alteration be effected. The following reasons are sub-, mitted'why Wednesday should be retained ab the statutory half-holiday:— THAT the Wednesday half-holiday has given general satisfaction. THAT there is more retail trade done in Wellington on Saturday than on any other three days in tiie week combined. ■' THAT Wednesday is a more suitable and convenient day for the half-holiday than Saturday, bpth for buyers and 1 sellers. ' 1 THAT the Wednesday half-holiday constitutes an agreeable break in .the middle of the is greatly appreciated by the majority of tradesmen and their ■ assistants. ■ n THAT a large proportion of the retail trade at present done on Saturday would bo lost or diverted in otiheT directions if a day other than Saturday were ohosen, because no other day suits the country and suburban people so well. The week's work is practically over, the children are not at school, and hence parents and children are free to .come to town to make any purchases necessary; THAT artisans, labourers, factory hands, and others have their holiday on Saturday. hence, if the retailers are closed, a very large section of the pubfio will.have no opportunity of making their' purchases in the day time, but will have to resort to late shopping. ' THAT though-the supporters of Saturday contend that Friday night will do for a late night, they forget that Saturday is followed by Sunday's rest, while Friday is followed by a working morning. THAT with the ever-increasing rates and taxes in the City, tradespeople cannot afford to do a lesser volume of business, and the natural consequence of any decrease will be an increase in the cost of living in the City, which is already too high. THAT, despite statements to die contrary, the retention of the Wednesday half-, holioay will NOT affect any class of workers who at present observe the Saturday. THAT those shopkeepers who prefer to close on Saturday will still the option of closing on that day, as at present, but if Saturday is decided on, no such option is permitted; a position which is surely 'as undemocratic as it ia unfair. THAT the.present Act exempts the following trades:—Butohers, Hairdressers, Tobacconists, Bakers. Chemists, Confectioners, Fishmongers, Florists. Photographers, Refreshment Rooms, Hotels and Fruiterers, so that a large number of the shops in the City, and. ALL the shops outside the district, will still be open on Saturday, while a few of the traders in the. City will be oompelled to close. This is claimed to be'manifestly unjust. .. ' THAT the present accommodation at tennis courts, cricket and football grounds, bowling gTeens, and other sports grounds is, taxed to the utmost on Saturdays, and over-crowding and great inconvenience will result if these pleasure resorts 1 are asked to accommodate nearly double the number on that day. THAT from time immemorial in all civilised countries, Saturday afternoon and evening have been the times at which a large proportion of the community have made their purchases, and it is certain that this custom would not have survived up to the present if it had not proved, for veij many reasons, a suitable and convenient one. It is equally clear that no radioal alteration in any matter affecting the social or business habits of .the community should be entered upon except where absolute necessity for the alteration has been dhown to exist. ' THAT the advocates of the alteration to Saturday have NO OTHER reason to urge than the personal enjoyment, which thev will receive if .Saturday afternoon is made a holiday. They entirely ignore the interests of the general public in the matter. The real-question is; Shall Business give way to pleasure? THAT upwards of 5000 shoppers come into Wellington each Saturday by the Buburban trains, and these will be a distinct loss to the City. THAT in the midst of the greatest WAR in history, it is unwise to make suoh a change. •THAT in Auckland and Ghristohurcb, where the Saturday half-holiday was carried, and where it has stood on trial for two years, steps are being taken in both places to take a vote of the. people with the idea of reverting to the mid-week holiday. Had the Saturday half-holidav been the success that its supporters claim, no euoh. step would nave been taken. IN CONCLUSION, ie it reasonable to ask that the business methods and customs nhich have made Wellington the leading retail City in the Dominion should be disturbed and upset; that a large number of the City traders should suffer serious loss; that the value of the City property should be depreciated, and that two-tlhirds of the population should be subjected to loss and inconvenience, in order that a small section of the community may be able to indulge in week-end excursions and other expeditions? lii every instance throughout New Zealand where Saturday half-holiday has been tried it has proved a dismal failure. It is certain that those interested in the welfare of our City will show by their votes at the Poll that NO sufficient reason lias been advanced to warrant the disorganisation, loss, and inconvenience that will result if the proposed change to Saturday is accomplished, and will assist us in our endeavour to uphold the present arrangomoul, which h0.6 been found ominoatly satisfactory*