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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1677, 18 December 1873, Page 3

Gazetta in Bankruptcy, mAKE NOTICE that the first meeting of -*■ the creditorsof DENNIS M'KENDERY, of Greymouth, laborer, a bankrupt ; and of WILLIAM FENWICK, of Greymouth, boatman, a bankrupt, respectively, have, by reason of non-attendance, been adjourned seven days, and wi 1 each be held on the TWENTY-SECOND day of DECEMBER, 1373, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Court House, Greymouth. A. E. GUINNE3S, Bankrupts' Solicitor, Election Notices. TpLECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OF 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 solicitation of many Electors throughout Westland, and my claims for your suffrages are based in some degree upon my past services in various political capacities since 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 ko numerous that I must confine myself hi this address to those of the greatest importance. The chief of these, and ' upon which, in my opinion, the future prosperity of Westland depends, is the opening up of its lands, and to that end, should you elect me, I shall adopt every means to encourage the construction of roads, tracks, and railways, to afford communication and induce exploration and prospecting, and by judicious subsidies' to vessels aid in developing the reources of tUe 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 afford* ing 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 claims of West* land for a due proportion of the Immigration Fund, for which the Province in the general • 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 prosperity 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 set 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 since has obtained imitation elsewhere. , - Financially, I fear the Provincial Government will be eniharassed, and that economy will be necessary in all departments, 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, 1 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. 1 . : One of the questions which will early engage the attention of the Provincial Council is that of education. ' The sparse funds hitherto devoted iv aid wilf in the future . have to be augraented, and means must be devised for the purpose. In dealing with this important question my substantial aid aud 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 advocate 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. i In conclusion, I cannot refrain from re--1 f erring to the successful working of our |late County institution during the~ brief period of its existence, and I take credit to myself for the partial inauguration of the County system, as it will be remembered that 1 was 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 performing 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 hi every way conducive to the general welfare of the whole without fear or favor. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, C. HOOS. Wanted. WANTED a General Servant Apply v to Mrs M'Lean, Boundary street. WANTED a General Servant. Apply to Mrs M'Millan, Tainui street. WANTED, a smart Man— one acens* tomed to sodawater and lemonade business. Apply iearly, Strike and Blackmore. REAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, CHRISTCHURCH. WANTED 100 NAVVIES. Wa£ea— Eight Shillings per day of Eight Hours. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chrißtchurch. WANTED a smart Boyj one that knowa the towni Apply Mrs Smetherst, Albert street. WANTED a Housemaid. A pply to Mr Splaine, Diggers' Arms Hotel. . IV W. M OSS A N.D 00. B TIPPING & COMMISSION A GENTS, ~ Mackay street " .