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Lyttelton Times, Volume VIII, Issue 517, 17 October 1857, Page 5

TO THE ELECTOES OF THE TOWN OP LYTTELTON DISTRICT. i^ENTLEMEN,— I have had the honor VX to receive a requsition sig-ned by a (^majority of you—the Electors of the Town of Lyttelton—requesting me to allow myself to be put in nomination at the ensuing election to serve as a member of the Provincial Council. In complying with this request, I can only refer you to my past conduct during the time I had the honor of a seat in the late Council, as a guarantee of my constant attendance and faithful discharge of my duties as a member, and alsoof my anxious desire to promote the advancement and prosperity of this, the most important province of New Zealand, and the best interests of the neglected town and port of Lyttelton. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, ROWLAND DAVIS. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE AVON DISTRICT. r^ENTLEMEN,— Having- been invited vX by a numerous body of the Electors of this District to allow myself to be put m nomination as a candidate for your suffrages in the next Provincial Council, I accept this invitation, assuring you that, if elected, I will use my best endeavours to promote the general welfare of the colony. Remaining, Gentlemen, Yours, obedientlj', JOHN SHAND. Avon Lodge, October 14th, 1857. TO MARK SPROT, ESQ! SIR,— We, the undersigned' Electors and others, beg* to request that you will allow yourself to be put in nomination at the ensuing election, as a member to represent the Port Victoria District in the Provincial Council. We make this request from a firm conviction that if elected you will use jour best endeavours to_ advance the interests of the Port Victoria District and the province generally. We pledge ourselves to support you in the event of your acceding to our wishes, And remain, Sir, Your most obedient servants, ROBT. H. RHODES, J.P., And other Electors. Lyttelton, Oct. 15th, 1857. f^ ENTLEMEN,—A Requisition, such VX as I have received, I must esteem an honour. As you are pleased to overlook my comparatively short acquaintance with this colony, and seem willing to believe I will do what little I can to serve it, I shall put myself in nomination. I assure you that, whether returned or not, it will be my aim, as it is my interest, to promote the advancement and prosperity of the whole Province, and more particularly of the Lyttelton and Port Victoria Districts. In my desire to do so, I shall endeavour to make myself acquainted with the difficulties under which we labour, and will always give my support to measures which promise the speediest and easiest methods for their alleviation. I am, Gentlemen, Your's obediently, MARK SPROT. Diamond Harbour, Oct. 16th, 1857. To Robert H. Rhodes, Esq., and other gentle- . men signing the Requisition. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE KAIAPOI AND RANGIORA DISTRICT. /GENTLEMEN, —At the request of vX numerous Electors of your District, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for your representation. Should you have sufficient confidence in me to return me as one of your members, I shall use my utmost endeavours to promote the interests of your promising district. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, CHARLES ROBERT BLAKISTON. THEATRE ROYAL, LYTTELTOK. Lessee and Manager, Me. Foley. Under the direction of Mes. W. H. Foley. GREAT ATTRACTION. FIRST NIGHT OF THE LADY OF LYONS. THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 22 MRS. FOLEY has the honor to announce to the inhabitants of Lyttelton and its Vicinity that on Thuesday Evening, October 22nd, will be presented for the first time in Canterbury Sir E. L. Bulwer's celebrated Play, in five acts, entitled THE" LADY OF LYONS; on which occasion several gentlemen who have [ not hitherto made their appearance will sustain [ parts, supported by the whole strength of the Company. Pauline Deschappelles . , Mrs. Foley. The performances will conclude with \ A FAVOURITE AFTERPIECE. Doors open at 7 o'clock, the performance to commence at a qnarter to 8 precisely. PRICES AS USUAL.