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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2988, 12 September 1878, Page 3

• . Electoral BOKOUGH COUNCIL J.IJtOTION. TO THE BUHGESSES OF THE SOUTH WARD. HAYING- been a Member of the Borough , Council since the Borough w.us incor- j porated, I am once more a CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELEOTIOiV. The division ojf ,the Borough into wards having necessitated » general election, I have chosen to stand for South Ward, and therefore ask for the votes of the Burgcßses in your'ward. " ! I need not refer to my past services further than to say.that I have always been actuated with a de»ire to promote the welfare of the; Borough j and as there are likely to be important changes during the next period for which Borough Councillors will be elected, I conceive it would be well for burgesses to | elect some men who have had experience in the working of municipal institutions. It iuiwith such a view I again offer myself au a candidate, and, if elected, I shall, while lookiDg well tor the interests of South Wardi keep in ; view the general prosperity and advancement of the Borough as a whole. I need not cay that my irtereHts are so intimately connected with, and dependent on, the progress, of the' Borough, that if no other incentive' to do my duty towards you faithfully existed, regard for my own concerns would induce me to do •o.' . - .;; I I consider that in order to fully carry out the .privileges of local self government,! the different bodies should work, in harmony r>[> ! together. Having the pleasure of a. personal and friendly acquaintance with' the' members of other corporations', I shall Jbe'abiq to) encourage and cultivate a spirit of-conciliation between their sometimes conflicting interests, and it will always be my desire to co-operate with them in any movement for the general good. We have many .interests in, common, and it will only be by united action that we can secure what are really our rights, .'such as endowments for Borough and OountyVHarbor' Works, and Charitable Institutiens, (he Iconstruction of the Thames and Waikato Bailway, and others which I need not enumerate..' Trusting that my former services 'will entitle me t» your consideration at the jpoll on Thursday, I am, yours very obediently, ' , ( „ L. EHRENFRIED. 0 3112 ' ; BOEOUGH COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE BUEGESSES OF THE . SOUTH WAED. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—Ai a JU Candidate - soliciting your support at the ensuing election, I desire briefly to touch on a few matters relating to Municipal politics. ' ; I may say that, as an independent Can-_ didate, nominated by no clique or party, having no interests to serve but yours, I will, if elected, do my best to secure for this Ward its fair share of improvements. . ' I 'Bin in favour of accepting the lowest tenders for all supplies and works required by the Borough, and am also of opinion that Councillors should have as little to do with these contracts as possible. I am not at present in* favour of a water' rate, as it would fall on a considerable number who are not in a position to have water laid on to their premises. ■ . _ With regard to asphalting the footpaths, lighting the streets, and other desirable im-, provements, I apprehend' the Council will - have to be guided by the amount of funds at its disposal. Further taxation is undesirable, more especially so as a large proportion of this Ward is still held under lease from the native owners. I would consider it the dutyof the Council never to cease urging our claims on the Government for some substantial endowment, which wo undoubtedly, need more than any Southern Municipalities, who have received large grants of land. ' t I am in favour of inducing the district of Farawai to become part, and a separate Ward, of the Borough, as I think such union would be of mutual advantage. I am not in favour of voting the Mayor's expenses, for his trip to Wellington, out of Municipal funds—in fact this question I would consider almost unnecessary to answer, as the Mayor was not sent by the Council.' Certain persons belonging to the County clique are now circulating the rumour that I am disqualified from taking a seat in the Council through no.t being born a British Bubjeot; but even were I nob naturalized I would still be qualified for a member in a local governing body. I would respectfully request you to pay no attention to these election dodges. I am opposed to all unnecessary expenses in connection with elections. Burgesses should exercise their privileges uninfluenced and independently, assured that the vote by ballot gives to every one perfect liberty and security to do so. Yours faithfully,' J. E. HANSEN. * Pollen Btreet, September 9th, 1878. 3110. A. O. F. COURT PEIDE OF PAENELL, 4409. i*kifs|Bjk. mHE FORTNIGHTLY MgP X MEETING of the above y3>riQin»a&BL. Court will be held at the rJlogrujMCl Freemasons' Hall, Owen SThKwnKI street, Grahamstnwn, on yjpmgfc*! THURSDAY EVENING, September 12th, at 7.30 o'clock. Chas. Auiee, 3049 Secretary.