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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1681, 23 December 1873, Page 4

Election Notices. "CILECTION OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS : OF THE PROVINCE OF WESTLAND. Gentlemen — It 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 Bince Westland became recognised as of sufficient importance to take part in Legislative and administrative affairs. Ihe subjects to be discussed at the forthcoming contest are so numerous that I must confine myself in 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 re ources of the Province in every possible way consistent with economy. The construction of water-races is generally recognized as anece sity 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, sh >uld charge it self 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 claims of Westland for a due proportion of the Immigration Fund, for which the Province in the geneial scheme of the (lovernment is held responsible, should be forthwith urged so as to secure the benefit of increased population, and thus conduce to the general prospetity of the Colony as a whole. In connection with this subjoct, it is a matter of regret that no efforts have yet bean made to settle the blocks of land set auart for special settlements uuder the Wesbland 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 emViarassed, and that economy will be necessary in all departments, aud ways and means will have to be devised to maintain the efficiency of Government, and at the same time to advance Wesiland politically, commerually, 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. One of the questions which will early engage the attention of the Provincial Council is thab of education. The sparse funds hitherto devoted iv aid will in the future have 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 Bchools throughout the Province, and should it be decided to Lvy 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 T have reason to believe thai; 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 w ants and requirements of the community. In conclusion, I cannot refrain from referring to the successful working of our late 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 i was tne 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 iv every way conducive to the general welfare of the whole without fear or favor. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, C. HOOS. Watchmaker. &c. npO THE INHABITANTS OF GREYMODTH AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. ALEXANDER SINGER, Watchmaker and Jewellek, Begs to intimate to them that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS in those large and specially-built premises adjoining tfie White Horse Hotel, Mawhera Quay, with a large and well-selected stock of Colonial Jewelry, Gold and Silver Watches, Colonial Gold Albert Chains, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Scarf Rings, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fancy Rings, of superior and varied designs. A. S. desires to call special attention to his large assortment of Clocks— eight-day, thirty hours, and a variety cf striking clocks, of English, French, and American Manufacture. Colonial Gold manufactured on the premises. All work entrusted to him will fee promptly executed and workmanship guaranteed. Watches Cleaned and Repaired. Note the Address — A. SINOBB, Watchmaker and Jewellek, Mawhera Quay, Greymoutb. N.B.— No business transacted on Saturday until 5 p.m. , T EATHER, GRINDERY, &0., &c. Messrs SEDGWICK and GOWLAND, TANNERS and CURRIERS, Nelson, Bog to call the attention of Bootmakers, Saddleis, and the trade generally to their large and varied stock of Sole, Kip, Calt, Harness, Bridles, Hog Skins, Belts, Leather, &c, &c, which they are prepared to sell at the very lowest remunerative prices. u^ Lists on application,