CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE CITY OF CHRIBTCHURC d. f'X ENTLRMEN, —Having been requested to offer myself for election as a mein ber of the City Council, I have mu ;h plea sure in announcing my compliance. For some time past I have been a careful observer of the proceedings of the City Council, and having a large interest at stake I shall, if elected, devote whatever time and attention may be required to fulfil the duties of a Councillor to the best of my ability. I am, Gentlemen, Yours obediently, 6558 WILLIAM RADCLIFFE. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE CITY OF CHRIS ICHURCH. GENTLEMEN, —Sixteen candidatesjhavc been nominated. Only Nine Councillors are required. When Voting, kindly remember that I have been Resident in Christchurch more than Sixteen Years, and that my interests are yours. Therefore, I ask you NOT TO RUN YOUR PENCIL THROUGH MY NAME on the Ballot Paper. Yours obediently, 6561 C. E. BRIGGS. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE CITY OF CHRISTC SURCH. G« ENTLEMEN, —Sixteen candidates ' have been nominated, and were you to look through the list with the “ pair o c double million magnifyin’ gas microscopes of Lextra power ” Sam Weller speaks of, you could not see my name among the whole crowd, and the reason is this : —Although my abilities are of a far higher order than any of the gentlemen therein mentioned, I could not allow my name to be associated with Press men. Professors of Learning, and “ sich ” like. Not only that, but as Manager of the Monte de Piete Pawnbroking Company, my time is fully taken up with advancing money at the lowest rate of interest to the Sixteen Candidates before referred to, and any other men in impecunious circumstances that may favor me with their custom. I am also a purchaser largely of every description of household goods, jewellery, &c., &c. That, with the extensive sale business now carried on at my establishment, will pretty clearly show you I have no time to air my native eloquence at your Council Board. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, S. D. NATHAN. Monte de Piete, Colombo street, Sept. 7th, 1875. 6602 DUNSTABLE HOUSE. TAILORING. ORDER DEPARTMENT. FASHIONS FOB SPUING-, 1877. J. Ball ant yne & Co., In Announcing the ARRIVAL of their FIRST PARCELS OF NEW GOODS For this Department, Take the opportunity to say that this Branch of their Business is entirely separate from the Manufacturing for the Ready-made Department. First-class workmen are employed, and nothing but the best Materials and Trimmings used, the whole is under the management of a thoroughly eliicient and economical Cutter, The Stock comprises— New Patterns in West of England, Scotch, and Mosgiel Tweeds, Black Superfine Broad Cloths, Black and Blue Venetians, Fancy Worsted Coatings, Blue Diagonals, &e. The Trouserings and Suitings have been specially selected in short lengths, thereby offering great variety to choose from. We pay particular attention to LADIES RIDING HABITS, for which we keep an assortment of choice and Suitable Materials. We are in receipt of the latest London Fashions by each Suez Mail, ONE SHILLING off every POUND purchased for Cash. J. BALLANTYNE & CO., DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CHRISTCHURCH. 2 Gresham Buildings, , Basinghall street, London. 6565
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Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1002, 11 September 1877, Page 3
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