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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5683, 17 June 1879, Page 3

Electoral Notices rjpo THE ELECTORS OF THE HUTT. Gestlemes, —The Presidency of the Legislative Council having been offered me by the Government, I have decided, after a very careful consideration, to accept the offer. This step requires me to resign my seat in Parliament, as member for the Hutt. In thus severing the political ties which have united ns for so many years, I feel a regret deeper than I can well express. In many fierce political struggles I have fearlessly advocated in your midst liberal and advanced views of policy ; and I shall cherish, as long as I live, a grateful memory of the generoi ' ' gave me. UZHEEBEET. nnO THE ELECTORS OF THE HUTT i. ELECTORAL DISTRICT. Gentlemen, —I have the honor to state that I intend offering myself as a candidate for the representation of the Hutt Electoral District, which is now rendered vacant in the Parliament by the elevation of Sir William Fitzherbert, K.C.M.G., to the Speakership of the Legislative Council.

In thus soliciting your suffrages, I am not unmindful that I have hitherto been necessarily debarred from actively taking part in politics, but I am induced to hope that my continual residence of seventeen years in this district, and my career during that period as a public servant of the province, will in some degree compensate for this want of active political experience ; and I beg leave to assure you that if I am so fortunate as to be returned by you to fill the seat in Parliament now at your disposal, my whole time and services shall be devoted to the observance and performance of the duties of the office. I am iu favor of any policy that will cause wealth to bear its fair share of the cost of the Government, and to this end I am of opinion that a property and income tax—exempting incomes falling below a certain amount—is the only measure which can succeed in making the incidence ot taxation fall fairly upon the classes ot the community ; and that therefore such a tax ought to replace the Customs duties which are at present imposed on the necessaries of life. This measure, I believe, would relieve the less wealthy classes of the country from a burden whicli undoubtedly at present falls disproportionately greatest upon them. The unfinished condition of the public works, especially of those in progress in the North Island, renders it, in my opinion, a matter of urgent necessity that further loans should be at once negotiated in the London money market. I shall support measures to this effect. I look upon the connection by railway between the West Coast and this important district as a matter requiring further serious consideration, more especially as the fact is patent that a practical road is already nearly formed through the intended route. At the same time I cannot refrain from remarking that I believe that if the North Island had received its fair share of former loans ; if, in point of fact, the railways and trunk roads of this Island had been pushed on with the vigor and corresponding amount ot expenditure which has been the case for those of the South Island, tire present threatening aspect iu native affairs would in all probability have been obviated, for I consider the true settlement of the native difficulty in this Island to be in the completion of the public works ; and I will therefore endeavor to secure for these works as large a share as possible of future loans. I am also in favor of retrenchment, as far as is compatible with efficiency, in all the branches of administrative departments ; the expenditure iu some of these I believe to have grown in late years beyond any necessity, I shall also be a sedulous advocate for the strictest economy being observed iu all other Government expenditures. The above are broadly the principal political views that I entertain ; but I will take an early opportunity of meeting you iu public, and then further explaining my views on other less important subjects which are likely to engage attention in the coming session of Parliament. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, HENRY JACKSON. The Hutt, 14th June, 1879. rjpo THE ELECTORS OF THE HUTT. Gentlemen, —In compliance with the wishes of my friends I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for the Vacant Seat in Parliament as your Representative. Believing that the prosecution of the Public Works with vigor is essential to the progress of tho Colony, I would urge the necessity of obtaining a loan for that purpose, and as the settlement of the Crown Bands more rapidly is also requisite that the facilities for its occupation on deferred payments should be increased. The native question requires careful consideration, with a view to the permanent solution of the difficulty. With regard to the incidence of taxation I consider that not only land but other property also should bear a fair portion of the burdens. On these and other subjects I hope to be able to address you at an early date. Yours faithfully, THOMAS MASON. Taita, 16th June, 1879.

Education jgl DUCATION BOARD. Tho ANNUAL EXAMINATION of PUPIL TEACHERS in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of Service, and for sth year Pupil Teachers, under 19 years of age in March last, will be held in the Thorndou School, Wellington, and in the Grevtown School, on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, the Bth and 9th JULY next, at 10 a.m. each day. Candidates are requested to forward to the Education Office the certificate of character required by the Board. Pupil Teachers residing in Wellington will attend on Thursday in examination on extra subjects, including reading and recitation. By order of the Education Board. F REE BIBLE SCHOOL Mr. Everiss Has great pleasure in announcing that in JULY NEXT he will OPEN A DAY SCHOOL, In which great prominence will be given to BIBLE READING. The School will be open to all children over five years of age. Separate rooms will be provided for boys and girls. NO FEES WILL BE CHARGED. The School will be entirely supported by voluntary contributions. ALL SCHOOL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED. Applications for admission may be made at once. Written applications will be required, forms of which can now be obtained. A suitable building will be erected as soon as means are provided. The school will be in the district of Te Aro or Mount Cook. Bidwell-street, Wellington, May 1, 1879. Kingston house k a b o r i. MBS. NICHOLSON is prepared to receive four young ladies to board and educate with her own family. Thorough education, with every home comfort. May. 30th, 1579. Wanted RANTED, TEMPORARY PREMISES for the WORKING MEN’S CLUB Tenders to be addressed to the President, care of Mr. S. Brown, contractor. , 'ANTED, 100 good Axemen for Telegraph Line on Mountain-road, Taranaki ; 40 miles of line ; wages, 9s. per day. Apply to John McLean, on the works.