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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 456, 13 April 1912, Page 4

TO THE BUGKESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF TE KUII'I. J A DIES AND GENTLEMEN, - I iL* have for some consiclprsttil;! limn ' fully intended to retire from (hi 1 enuncil at the end of the present 'icnu. I have, however, been persuaded hy the representations of a hug ' number of electors. whoso opinions and wishes 1 am boned to respect, to reconsider my decision. I have, therefor',', do- ; sided to again offer my service:', as Mayor for one more term. In coming to this decision I have been largely influenced by the fact that together with the members of the first Council I was responsible for initiating the loan proposals, ami the various public wo'lks. now being executed by the Council. As some of those works are yet uncompleted, and as the difficult an:l unpleasant duty of striking and collecting the increased rates entailed by those works, and the adjusting generally of the finance of the Council will require to be undertaken during the cdming year, it is only right that I should be willing tc assist in having these matters completed before retiring from the Council. On the question of light, on which there has been considerable difference of opinion, both in the Council and amongst the ratepayers, it is only right that my views should be known. I have hitherto consistently advocated petrol gas, as being, in my opinion, not only an efficient light, but a much safer pruposition fjr the ratepayers than any other. However, a majority of both the Council and ratepayers having decided in favour of electric light, I am prepared to assist in currying out that scheme on the most satisfactory and economical lines, and in this I am sure I should be assisted by a united Council. Unfortunately, there hag, during the past year, been differences of opinion on various matters, resulting in some friction, but I am persuaded that a better understanding exists amongst councillors, and that the Council as presently constituted, will be found working harmoniously together in the interests of the ratepayers, ami that the next year, when the Council and Mayor go all go out of office, ft will be found that the various works will have been completed; the finance of thR borough in a satisfactory condition, and everything in good working order for future Councils. In conclusion, I have only to say that during the two years I have been Mayor I have, at considerable sacrifice to myself, devoted a very large amount of time and thought -to the business of the ratepayers. I have not been absent from one meeting during the two years —which is perhaps a record—but to keep this up must prove to be a serious tax on any one man, and if again returned I should ask the Council to appoint a deputy-Mavur to share the work, and ■ responsibility of the various duties falling to the position. I beileve that this would be in the best interests of both Council and ratepayers, and I have only to add that if vou are pleased to avail yoursfelves of my humble services for another term, it will be my constant endeavour to build up, and advance the progress, of the town on sound and careful lines, aud to conserve and further the best interest of every section of the community. —I have the honour to be, Ladies and gentlemen, Yours faithfully, JAMES BODDIE, MayQP.

Important Clearing Sale. THURSDAY, 25th APRIL, 'At 12 o'clock. IHAVE been instructed by Mr Davis to sell by public auction on bis farm at Aria, on THURSDAY, 25th AFRIL, at 12 o'clock, the undermentioned : 8 dairy cowa (first and second calf) to come in in September, 1 3-year heifer, calf at foot, 12 2| year heifers, to calve in September, 12 calves, 24 15 months steers, 12 18 months steers; 1 half-draught mare aged, 1 half-draught mare 3 years old quiet and staunch, 1 18 months hack filly; 4 pigs; 27 fowls; 1 set disc harrows, 1 2-leaf lever tine harrows, 1 chaff cutter, 2 Oliver ploughs, 1 Massey- ? Harris hillside plough, 1 Deering mower almost new, 1 konaki, 1 single buggy and harness, £*-ton basic slag, 6 cwt bone dust, 4 cwt superphosphate, sledges and harness, chainß, swingle pack saddle, riding saddle, 24 sheets galvanised iron, 150 feet timber, 15 coils galvanised wire, wire netting, wire rope, shackle and blocks, milk and cream cans, aerator, 1 drum linseed oil, fencing post o , and lot of other useful small implements, also carpenters' tools and cut saws, 1 spray pump, 1 double-barrelled shot gun, 1 snider carbine, lot of books including an American Stock Doctor, 1 surveyor's wire. Also the furniture and effects, contained in dwelling, consisting of bedstead, crockery, chairs, tables, etc. J. R. GRAHAM. Auctioneer. Auctioneer's Note. —Mr Davis having sold his farm, I am instructed to clear every linn without reserve, with the exception of the stock on which a very slight reserve has been placed. REFRE Sli M E NTS I'HO VID ED. Sale of Farm Lands by Auction. SATURDAY, .Jth MAY, At l.oOy p.m. INSTRUCTED by Mr Ferguson to offer by public auction, at my rooms, Saturday, Ith May, at ■!.!>') p.m., his very fine properly, section lf\ block (5, Otanake survey district. Tenure 0.R.P.. area IMP acres. Particulars to follow or at my office. i J. R. GRAHAM, j Auctioneer. I