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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue XXXXIII, 22 April 1901, Page 3

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE OMATA RIDING. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for tlio above Riding at the present Election. If elected I shall favour collecting revenue by way of tolls whilst funds are required other tihuu tliat derived hom rates. Believing:, as I do, that if the present increasing revenue is maintained for the next two years, the Council will then be In a position to do away with tolls, I shall ruse my bet endeavours in that direction.—Yours faithfully, fmww H. OKEY. TARANAKI COUNTY ELECTION TO THE ELEOTORR OF THE PARIHAKA RIDING. HAVING been asked to place before yo« the position of Count; matters, especi ally in relation to finance and general policv, a Public M«ating will be held at the Public Hall, Kahotu, on MONDAY NEXT, the 22nd instant, at 7.30 p.m., when all Electors and Candidates are invited to be present. H. OKEY, td Late Couuty Chairman. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE MOA RIDING.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-I b«g to offer my services as a Councillor for the above Riding, and to stats, if elected, I would use my best endeavour to maintain the ri ads and bridges in an efficient state of repair. To do this it appears absolutely necessary, in the present state of the County's finance, and in view of the liability of £Bl2 for Engine, just incurred, and the nectssary purchase of other labour-saving machicery, to continue the 'lolls for at least a year to give time for the Council to decide upon some more satisfactory arrangement than either Tolls or Wheel Tax. At the last election I was favoured with ccnsiderabls tupport, to the extent that another vote would have made me a successful candidate, and I trust that those who honoured ma on that occasion will do to on this.—Your Obedient Servant, MARK HOPSON. OAK.URA ROAD BOARD. TRIENNIAL ELECTION OF 5 MEMBERS. TOMINATIONS will be received by the _ S undersigned at his residence, from whom nominations may l>e received, uotil noon on TUESDAY, 7th May, for the Election of 5 Members to the above Board. The Eh ction, if any, will take place on MONDAY, 13th May, at the Oakura Hall, from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m : F. LISLK, Retu-niDg ©fficer.

Annual Meeting of KaHpayeis will . be held en TUISD*Y, 7th May, 1301, at 8 p.m., at the Oakura Hall. F. JULIAN, 7m Chairman.

MAYORALTY. Y ADIES AND GENTLEMEN.— Having, in response to the deputation which waited on me, consented to again become a Candidate for the office of Mayor, I hope to receive the favour of your votes on the day of the poll. E. DOOKRILL.

MAYORALTY ELECTION. •„• ADIES AND GENTLEMEN.— L In repponse to a numerously sinned requisition asking mo to becooie a Caodiiliifci for tfio office of Major, I have consented to bo nominated, and trust to receive your support, RICHARD COOK.

LAND FOR SETTLEMENTS ACT. IMPROVED FARMS FOR LEAKE. IV TKHBUKY.—3B33 acres, divided into fifteen sections, for disposal en lease in perpetuity, in areas varying from 139 acres to 391 acres, at rentals from 5s 9d to Ss id per acre per aDnnm. This settlement is part of the well-known Otaio Estate, formerly owned by Mr. T«schemaker; is situated between Timaru and Waimate, twenty miles from the former town and el»ven miles from the latter. Land well adapted for mixed farming; in good heart, has produced heavy crops of wheat and up to GO bushels of oats to the acre. Depth of strong black soil, 7in to Bin. Climate temperate; sufficient rainfall for general farming. Open for application, at ChrißtohnrchandTimarn,on 18th May,l9ol. Ballot to be held at Timaru on the 18th May. MANGAWHATA SETTLEMENT, WELLINGTON (formerly known as Morrison's Estate)—l22G acres divided into seven sections, for disposal on lease in perpntuity, in areas varying from 28g acres to 319 acres, at rentals from 12s 9d to 15s per acre per annum. This settlement is situated between Rongotea and Oroua Bridge Railway Station, in a prosperous district, near important townships. The land is first-class, comprising grassed flats suitable for dairyfarming and fattening stock. Open for application, at Wellington and Palmerston North, on Tuesday, 14th May, 1901. Ballot to be held at Palmerston North on Kith May. d,w20,2T,4,n

THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC, OF LONDON. Ki as trader, viz. : Elements of Music, Harmony, and Counterpoint, on or about the lit June. < Practical Examinations in Vocal and Inetra- ] mental Music, in October or > ovember Gold and Silver Medals will be given to the Candidates taking first and second place on the Honours List in the Colony. All particulars and copies of the rcgu lations can be obtained from the undere'gned. AH entries closo on the Ist Mav. I F. W. RICHMOND, '; myl Hon. Local Representative. TO INVESTORS AND OTHERS. 9 *v tions to sell Education Use o 2J acres, with 4 m-w Cottßpos of 1-room each, returning over £2 per week. Lease about 19 years to run, with right of renewal at £lO per annum. Compensation allowed. Price, £IOSO stg. F. BARB BHOVVN, Land and Kttata Agent, *g Devon-gtrest,