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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 329, 14 December 1860, Page 2

npo MR. CHARLES PARKER, M.P.C. Sir —We, the undersigned electors, request you t<x allow yourself to be p«t in nomination to represent the district of Motueka in the next meeting of the General Assembly. We do so because wo believe that your political sentiments are in accordance with those of the majority of the electors, and that in yourself we shall be truly represented. In the event of your acceding to our request, wo pledge ourselves by all constitutional means to ensure your election. Bernard M'Mahon Benjamin Strachan William Askew, sen. - Thomas Croucher J. Wilkie R. Holyoake William Mickle John Fowler, sen. Joseph Duncan William Ryder Wm, Douglas John Fowler, jun. Wm. Coppins James Cook (farmer) James Mickle George Wright R. Sutcliffe William Jenkins Wm. Smith, Thomas Austen James Robinson Samuel Gaskell W. T. Little Benjamin S. Allen Wm. Sherman Robert Franklin Adolphu3 Dodson John Brougham John Boys James Egginton, sen. Thomas Rowling S. Egginton John Staples, jun. Charles Lund James Fowler Wm. Wilkie Alexander Drummond Thomas Askew J. S. Edelsten Thomas Poolo Peter Askew Samuel Cook James Drummond Wm. James Inwood George Cook James Deblois John Drummond Thomas Locke John Duncan B. Marshall James Madley John M'Kenzio Wm. Jones J. F. Homann Charles Wise Wm. Taylor f Richard Maund Thomas Clarkson ?: :Wm. H. Jones Wm. Chamberlain Richard Tannant A. Greaves Benjaman Parkes John Chamberlain Charles Limmer Isaac Haines Frederick B. Horneman John M'Conicchie Wm. Askew, jun. Samuel Penny David Goodhall Wm. Southerly Charles Swan Stephen Starnes j David Drummond Robert Pattie William Loader John Inglis Charles P. Pattie Edward Grooby L. Stilwell Frederick Eose. TO THE ELECTORS WHO SIGNED THE ABOVE REQUISITION. Gentlemen—l have to acknowledge the receipt of your requisition inviting me to become a candidate for the representation of the Electoral district of Motueka. If I consulted my own interests I should respectfully decline the honor you offer me; but feeling as I do the battle .has now to be fought in the General Assembly,, a sense of public duty compels me to accede to a requisition of so large and influential a body of my tellow-colonists who have expressed their confidence in me, and accordingly I consent to be put in nomination as a candidate. 1 beg to assure you that^in complying with your request, I entertain a deep sense of the importance of the duties which I shall.be called upon to discharge ; and in the event of. my election, you may rely upon my exerting myself to the utmost in opposing political and promoting your inteiests and those of the colony at large. I trust to have an opportunity before the Election to put you in possession of my views of past proceedings in the General Assembly. I am, Gentlemen, Your obliged servant, CHARLES PARKER. Motueka, December, 1860. 1508 PAINTING. TENDERS will be received by the -a. WAKEFIELD COMMITTEE of EDUCATION on or before 22nd December, for PAINTING Fox Hill School, 20 by 16, studs, 9 feet; Upper Wakefield School, 24 by IG, studa 8 feet; Teacuer's^House, 23 by 11, studs [8 feet, with three coats, by 26th January, 1861. Specifications may be seen, and tenders left with the Chairman, 1502 ■ J- BIRD. NEW MARKET. JOHN PERCIVAL, in returning thanks ** for the liberal patronage he has experienced since opening the butcher's shop in Waimea-street, opposite the Fleece Tavern,'; takes this opportunity to apprise the public that he has taken a stand at the New Market, where he will continue to supply beef, mutton, veal, pork, lamb, &c., &c, of the best description at the lowest rates. 1505 T)~~O^ W N AGA IN . NEW POTATOES At HAKRIS'S, Bridge-street, on SATURDAY, at 2d. per pound. GARDEN PEASE (Champions) At HARRIS'S, Bridge-street, on SATURDAY, at Is. 3d. per peck. RHUBARB At HARRIS'S, Bridge-street, on SATURDAY, Gd. per bundle. GOOSEBERRIES At HARRIS'S, Bridge-street, on SATURDAY, 4d. per quart. CHERRIES At HARRIS'S, Bridge-street, on SATUBIDAY, Bd. per lb. BRIDGE-STREET BAKING ESTABLISHMENT. Owing to the great call for GOOD BREAD, the Proprietor of the above Establishment begs respectfully to apprise the inhabitants of Nelson (especially those customers who have been tamed away unserved) that he will for the future make LARGER BATCHES, so as to meet the greatest demand. CHARLES HARRIS, Proprietor. C. H. takes the present opportunity to return his sincere thanks for the liberal support he has received since his commencing business, and trusts by his continuing to supply the good article, that he will still be supported with their kind patronage. Hot Rolls every morning by Seven o'clock. Meat Pies fresh every day. Tea and Pic-nic Parties supplied on moderate terms. 1518 _ : ___^ NELSON TOWN SCHOOLS, HTHE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION of •*■ PRIZES will take plaw at the MASONIC HALL, on FRTDAY, the 2lst December, at Twelve o'clock. ' 1512