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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1673, 15 December 1873, Page 3

Election Notices, -J^LECTION OF SUPERINTENDEKT. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE PROVINCE OF WESTLAND. Gentlemen— lt has already been notified through the Press that I am a candidate for the Superintendency. I have been induced to offer myself at the solicitationof many Electors throughout Westland, and my * claims for your suffrages are based in some degree upon my past services in various political capacities Bince Westland became recognised as of sufficient importance to take part in Legislative and administrative affairs. The subjects to be discussed at the forthcoming contest are so numerous that I must confine myself in this address to those of ihb greatest importance. The chief of tuesp, and upon which, in my opinion, the future prosperity of Westland depends, is the opening up of its lauds, and to that end, should you s elect me, I shall adopt every means to en-^' courage the construction of roads, tracks^ and railways, to afford communication iand induce exploration and prospecting, aiid by judicious subsidies to vessels aid in develop.- --• ing the resources of the Province in every possible way consistent with economy. The construction of water-races is generally recognized as a necessity by every well wisher to Westland, and 1 am convinced that every facility should be offered by both General and Provincial Governments to proceed with, the construction of the most urgent works of the kind as speedily as possible, and that the Provincial Council at the earliest date^ should charge itself with the duty of affording substantial aid to the construction of the Mikonui Water-race and such others as may be thought advisable for the general good. ■ ' . , &**...: ■>;...'. I am of opinion that 'the ••Jajnis of Westland for a due proportion of the Immigration Fund, for which the Province in the geneial scheme of the Government is held responsible, should be forthwith urged so as to secure the benefit of increased population, and thus conduce to the general prospedty of the Colony as a whole. In connection with this subject, it is a matter of regret that no efforts have yet been made to settle the blocks of land sefc apart for special settlements under the Westland Waste Lands Act, to obtain which I introduced the same, and took a leading part in my place in the Council and as member of the Waste Lands Board, to make it a measure which sinoe has obtained imitation, elsewhere. Financially, I fear the Provincial Government will be emharassed, and that economy will be necessary in all d epartments, and ways and means will have-to be devised to" maintain the efficiency of Government, and at the same time to advance Westland politically, commercially, and industrially. This, however, I am persuaded can be accomplished, inasmuch as during the last three' or four years New Zealand has become known, and has attained, through its present Colonial Ministerial administration, that confidence and importance abroad which, will henceforth be enjoyed unchecked. • One of the questions which will early engage the attention of the Provincial Council is that of education. The sparse funda hitherto devoted iv aid will in the future Jiave to be augmented, and means must be devised for the purpose. In. dealing with this important question my substantial aid and support will be given to existing schools throughout 'the Province, and should it be decided to levy an educational rate, a policy which has been adopted in other parts of the Colony with success, I should a-ivocate subsidising existing institutions from the funds : raised in proportion to results, as I have reason to believe that the present schools, through the combined efforts of the clergy and laity of the various denominations, are in such a state of efficiency that if fostered and encouraged by material aid from without, will best secure the wants and requirements of the community. In conclusion, I cannot refrain from referring to the successful working of bur Jlate County institution during the brief peiiod of its existence, and I take credit to myself for : the partial inauguration of the County system, as it will be remembered that 1 "waa the first elected County Chairman, and as such was intrusted with the solution of difficulties which surround all new and untried institutions, and, although it would be impossible to have claimed the merit of per- . forming that office with satisfaction to political opponents, on the whole my administration was marked with approval of a very large section of the community, and should I be selected to fulfil the position of first Superintendent of the Province, my endeavors will be to so ; conduct affairs in every way conducive to the general welfare of the whole without fear or favor. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, C. HOPS. ; Meetings. 1 jfiREYMOUTH VOLUNTEER FIRE \Jt BRIGADE. NOTICE. The USUAL; MONTHLY PRACTICE takes plaoe THIS (Monday) EVENING, afc 8 o'clock sharp. J. O.MOORE, '■ Bon. Sec. G.V.FiB. Public Notices. O T I C ¥~. . All Accounts owing to the undersigned must be paid before the Ist January, 1874, otherwise they will be handed over to a solicitor for collection. & B. BREMOND. December 12, 1873. lU 7 O • T I (T IT. Tog SHARE LIST of the Standard Fire ?,nd Marine Insurance Company will CLOSE on WEDNESDAY, the 24th DECEMBER instant. Deposits, on application for shares, to be lodged with the Bank of. New Zealand. CHAS. REID, Interim Secretary. TVT O T ICE OF REMOVAL R. TOWNSEND, Saddle and Harness-maker, In returning thanks to his patrons for past favors, would respectfully inform them and the public in general that he Has REMOVED to more central premises, lately occupied by Mr Fraser, grocer, CORNER of TaINUI and MACKAY STREETS, where he is prepared to receive orders for every description. o£ Saddlery, &c, as hitherto. N.B. — Collars made to order &i. the; shortest notice. PRELIMINARY RAQIN& NOTIGEi. . Ist 1874. The GSE^MOUTH JOCKEY CLUB will hold a Race Meeting oa lat January, Programme* &c, in future advertisement. Byorder 4 : JAMES PAYNE, Secretory,