To Egbert Finlay, Esq., J.P. Mayor of Alexandra. J Sir, WE, r the undersigned rate-payers of Alexandra, have much pleasure in hearing testimony to the large amount of time devoted by you to all matters for the benefit of the inhabitants of thistown and district, and are of opinion that, so long as you are wi ling to occupy your present civic position, in justice to your-elf and the community, it is our duty to retain you in it. We therefore again request you to become a candidate for the office of Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. James Samson Wm. Theyers James Simmonds M. O’Kegan George Eatcliffe J. H. Mason William Beresford William B. Martin John Allan Lewis Cameron Geo. Milne William E. Fawcett Francis Stephens Eobert M. Stewart John Moone Charles Hillhouse William Eobertson Peter Calder Eobert Canes Michael Murphy Charles Morris William Thomson Wm. Hy. Hastedt William Fell William Wilson Anthony Ferguson William Walker Thomas Toms T. Hubbard. Alexandra, July 12, 1869. Manuherikia, July 12, 1869. Gentlemen, I have very much pleasure in complying with your request that I should allow myself to be again nominated as a candidate for the Mayorship of the town of Alexanda, and, in the event of being elected, it will be my utmost endeavour to promote, to the best of my ability, the interests of the town and district. I have the honor to be Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, EOBEET FINLAY. To the Gentlemen Signing the requisition. To Mb. James Eivers. Sir, WE, the undersigned ratepayers in the Alexandra Municipality, request you to become a candidate for the office of Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. In the event of your complying we pledge ourselves to do onr utmost to secure your return, we believing the lively interost you take in the welfare of the place entitles you to our confidence. George Evans Eobert Jones Craven Paget Thomas Stanbrook Patrick Brennan Edward Halladay William Beattie Thomas Hobson J. G. Leslie E. J. Brown L. G. Eyan W. H. Hastedt A. Jack Edward Charnock J. C. Chappie Michael Kelhien and others. To Messrs. Eyan, Evans, and other gentlemen signing the requisition. Gentlemen, I have much pleasure in acceeding to your request, and, if returned, will use my best endeavors to further the interests of the Municipality. JAS EIVEES. HOLLOWAY’S OINTMENT & PILLS— Thousands who live by the sweat of their brows, in all parts of the World, rely upon this great remedy as the best protection against the disorders of the stomach, liver, and bowels, so prevalent in most climates, and especially during the Spring and Autumn. In our crowded towns, our river-side settlements, and throughout the agricultural districts, they are equity indispensable; for wherever internal disease ■ exists at the Cape, either in an endemic or epidemic form, they are taken by the cautious as a preventive, and by the sick as a means of cure.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 378, 16 July 1869, Page 2
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