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Lata Advertisements, STEAM TO PORT MOLYNGUX, KAITANGATA, AND BALCLUTHA. The ».b, lady op the LAKES will sail for the ► above Porta on MONDAY, 9th August. Cargo and Passengers till 3 p.m. G. F. R | THE NNITER9ARY Of the Opening of the TEMPERANCE HALL Will bo celebrated by SOIREE, CONCERI AND DANCE, ON FRIDAY, 13th AUGUST, 1875. Tea at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, 2s 6d, ss, and 7s 6d each. For particulars see programmes. ROSLYN AND KAIKORAI INSTITUTE. THE adjourned meeting for the election of office-bearers of the above Institute will he held in the Iloslyn Hall on Tuesday evening next, 10th inst., at eight o’clock, when a full attendance is requested. WM. J, ROSS, Secretary, 0 I T Y OF DUNEDIN, ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR FOR SOUTH WARD IN ROOM OF MR HENRY JOHN WALTER, RESIGNED [ELECTED MAYOR). NOTICE is hereby given that the following Candidates have been duly nominated for the office of Councillor, to supply the above-referred-to vacancy:— JAMES BAXTER, of Walker street. JOHN GRAY, of Stafford street. EDMUND EDWARD ELSTON QUICK of Crawford street. ROBERT ROSSBOTHAM, of Princes street. There being more than one Candidate for the office, all further proceedings in the election were adjourned until Wednesday, the 11th August, 1875, when a poll will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Polling-place:— THE SAILORS’ HOME, Princes street, South. HENRY J. WALTER, Mayor. August 6,1875. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF SOUTH WARD. GENTLEMEN, Having recently addressed the Ratepayers of South Ward, and municipal topics having been so much discussed of late, I deem it unnecessary, on the present occasion to hold any public meetings. There'jare several matter-" of considerable importance to the City which will require settlement by the Council during the ensuing year. Foremost amongst these may be considered the future supply of Gas to the City—whether that shall be attained by purchase of the present works or by the erection of new ones. As you are aware, a report by Mr Curtis upon the subject will shortly be published, and until ■ I have had an opportunity of thoroughly considering this, I deem it unwise to utter a positive opinion. One thing, however, is certain —that the present state of things in connection with the gas supply to the City demands a remedy, and the ratepayers may rely upon it that should I be elected my vote will be given only to such a scheme as will be best for the interest of the citizens. With regard to drainage, should funds permit, I should favor a complete system of underground drainage, but under any circumstances I would strongly advocate the immediate completion of kerhiug and channelling of the various streets of the City. The erection of public baths is a subject in which 1 have long taken great interest, hikl should I be returned I will endeavor to obtain this great boon for the inhabitants. Ido not deem it necessary to make any statement with regard to the widening of Princes street, as that matter is now out of the hands of the Council. I may, however, say that should the Supremo Court decide in favor of the tenants. I will not support any further litigation on the part of the Council. The question of the extension of the Water Supply is one of groat importance, and no effort will ho wanting on my part to secure this in the best and moat economical manner. As there are now so many new members in the Council, I deem it of considerable importance to the ratepayers that a person having some municipal experience should be elected by you on this occasion. Having before represented you in the Counoil, I respectfully think it gives me a hotter claim to your support than can be expected by the other candidates. lam also strongly of opinion that your representative should not only have property in the Ward, but that he should also reside in it, as he cannot otherwise so well be acquainted with your requirements. I need hardly point out to you that one of my opponents does not possess this qualification.

In conclusion, gentlemen, I beg to assure yon tint should you do me the honor to elect me, my best services will be at your disposal, and that I will use my utmost endeavors to forward the interests, net only of South Ward, but of the City geneitdlv. 11. KOSSBOTHAM. TO E. C. QUICK, Esq. Sir,— The undersigned Ratepayers «f the South Ward respectfully request yonr sanction to be nominated as Councillor for this Ward. From the large property interest you have within the City, we consider you qualified to deal fairly with all municipal questions that may arise, Especially do we believe that, should you secure a seat in the Council, you will use your influence to repress that desire for works of magnitude, which we think formerly prevailed in excess of our means.

Wo believe you are at one with us in the opinion that water and gas supply, streetchannelling, and the putting of footpaths in order, shovJd have attention in preference to any other subjects. » Wo especially think you will agree with us that the widening of Princes street may be postponed until a very much increased revenue isSavailable. It is a project that was never wanted by the ratepayers, and we look to your well-known experience for help to extricate us out. of the complications into which

have been brought by former City Councils. We are, Sir, yours truly, W. T. Oilmol'P, Walker street. Alexander Cairns,' Walker street. Georoe Elson W. Booker, Walker street. B, K, OILLON, Walker street. A. M'Ponnell, Walker street. James Duthie. Henry Howokth. Jlobeut lllxo, Princes street. James Grey, Princes street. And others.

REPLY. TO MESSRS GILMOUR, CAIRNS, ELSON, and the other Gentlemen signing the Requisition. GENTLEMEN, —If you think that I can forward the int n .xcsfcs of the City by becoming a Councillor for the South Ward, I shall be happy to fulfil the duties of such uu office if the ratepayers see fit to elect me. I am, Gentlemen, Yoprs obediently, E. C. QUICK.