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West Coast Times, Issue 321, 3 October 1866, Page 3

Election Notices. TO . THE ELECTORS OF HOKITIKA. Gentlemen — I was so unexpectedly nominated a candidate for Municipal honors, that I have hesitated to ask you for your suffrages, as I should be sorry to occupy the seat of a better man. » My experience in politics is of a very limited character. But if the majority of my fellow -citizens think that I shall be one of the " right men in the right place to watch over their interests,- 1 beg to offer my humble services ; and, if elected, all the various wants naturally arising in a new district shall have my most careful attention. I beg to state that I- am altogether 1 opposed, for many reasons, to the resignation of the't'ouncil after the Rate Roll is made up. \ 1 am, Gentlemen, - Your obdt. servant, 4580 J. B. Claeke. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF HOKITIKA. . Gentlemen — - ' AS I am given to urderstand that an /■£*• impression has gone abroad that it is not my intention to seek your suffrages at the forthcoming election, I feel itnec&esary to address you, altho' at ihe eleventh hour, for the purpose of correcting any statements which have been made to that effect. I beg to say that I shall consider it an honor to occupy a seat in the first Municipal Council of Hokitika ; and, if elected, shall use my influence to promote all measures brought forward for the public welfare^ without reference to any particular parts of, the town in which works may be required. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obdt. servant, 4574 / M. Cassius. nnO the Electors of the Municipality of -*- Hokitika. — Gentlemen, — From some reason or other that I cannot explain, it has been rumored that I did not intend to sit if elected Councillor. I beg leave most emphatically tp contradict such a statement, and further say that if j t ou think me worthy of the honor of a seat, I shall, to the best of my power, forward the interests of* Hokitika. I make no promises. I merely refer to my past career as a member of the Hokitika Improvement Committee — from that let me be judged. I may, however, add tha,t just in proportion to the increased powers that a Council will possess, so will I, if elected, devote proportionate time to the duties that would in that case devolve upon me. » I am, Gentlemen, ' ' Your most obedient servant, 4584 v J. Bonak. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO THE, ELECTORS OF HOKITIKA. ri ENTLEMEN,— Having been nominated a Candidate for the Municipal Council, and having replied to your numerously signed requisition, in which you approved of my past services, I have only to add, if agnin elected, I shall to the best of my ability advance the interests of the citizens generally. I am, &c, 4582 - F. L. Clarke. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS. OF HOKITIKA. - Gentlemen — TTAVING had the honor to be nominated as a candidate for the forthcoming 'Municipal election, I beg to inform you. that if elected, I shall always endeavor to promote whatever improvements may be deemed beneficial to the to the interests of the. town, and I also pledge myself (to the best of my ability) to see the same carried through in the most economical" manner to a practical issue. I am, Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, 4570 Robert Ecclesfield. , MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF HOKITIKA. •i Gentlemen — <• HAVING been nominated as a candidate for the new Municipal Council, I beg most respectfully to inforjn you that should you elect me ac one of your representatives, I will endeavor to the utmost of my ability, to do the best for the general advancement of the town. . ■ , I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, 4567 H. J. Hansen.