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MUNICIPAL ELECTION. To Messrs Garrick, W; Laugdown. B. Eeece, Kichard Walton, Cowlisha-Wj W. Manning, 8. P. Andrews, and the ©tiier eighty-six Katepayers signing the Requisition. /"i ENTLEMEN,—-I accept with mnch satisV7T faction your REQUISITION asking mc to become a CANDIDATE for a seat in the Municipal Council of Christchnrch, in which I was for many years an active and energetic member. If you will now do mc the kindness of reelecting mc to the same honorable position, I will be very happy to serve yon as faithfully and with the same energy, activity and practical usefulness which I hitherto have done through a long number of years. I am, pentlem-n, Your obedient servant, 9-6 9185 W. WILSON. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TO THE BATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF CHEISTCHUKCH. fi ENTLEMEN,—Lest I may not have the VF privilege of addressing you before the election on Thursday next, I desire to submit to your judgment certain municipal matters on which I learn from very many ratepayers an expression of opinion is desired. 1. On the matter of rates, of which I am still one of the largest ratepayers in the city, I will endeavor, to the utmost of my power and in your interests, to keep within moderate bounds all rates, believing that the rapidly extending and assessable character of our buildings, together witti our large reserves, should largely diminish our rates and yet maintain in thorough efficiency our city improvements.

2. The Reserves selected by mc in 1861 — especially those on the Sandhills opposite Chtistctanrch Quay, and those right and left of the rood to New Brighton—should at once be j levelled, cultivated and sown down in English grasses, with a view to letting on long leases as sites for suburban residences. These reserves being only fire or so in number, and only abont 120 acres in extent, they are too small for the purposes of recreation (Hagley Park will for a time at least supply ample space for that purpose), and on no account would I ever consent to the alienation of a single acre of Hagley Park .for building purposes. From the Sandhills and other reserves a large income might be received which would tend to the reduction of rates. 3. An improved method of street repairing is an absolute necessity. The present mode of laying on six inches of round shinple which can only be made by three inches of soil, is the most absurd system which has ever been adopted in any city. In winter the coD by rain is converted into mud, and in summer the same soil pollutes the atmosphere with dust. It is a curious fact that High street was in an infinitely ■better condition ten years ago than it is now. 4. The asphalting of footpaths and construction of Portland-cemented channelling I shall endeavour to extend to the very outer boundaries of the city, co that every ratepayer may equally participate in these advantages. 5. 1 shall support the division of the city into wards, in order that each quarter may have the privilege of selecting its own local councillors. 6. The building regulations are extremely imperfect, and generally unsatisfactory; if elected I would feel it my duty to take such steps as would secure a meeting of architects, builders, owners, and lessees of household property, with a view of appointing a competent committee to consider and report to the Council what modifi cations and improvements are necessary, and I would guarantee to obtain respect for their opinions. 7. A public market for'the sale and purchase of agricultural produce, fish, &0., is very mnch needed; this is also a matter in which I would be guided by the public, and I would do my utmost to carry out the wishes of the majority. 8. For the suppression of fires, flushing sewers, and other useful purposes; water must be brought from an elevation, and made available instantly on the discovery of a fire, and with sufficient pressure to speedily suppress it, would be a vast advantage to the city, and must be secured, either by a company or the municipality, even if it has to be effected by money borrowed on City Council debentures, the payment of which might be extended over a long number of years. . 9. A Town Hall, a Farmers' Corn Exchange with new Municipal Offices combined, are also matters which would engage my earnest attention and active support. Generally and in conclusion, I would say there are many other matters to which I might easily refer, especially the need.for greater civility being shown by the Council servants to contractors and others transacting business with the offices. In this I would take care to see , that some reforms were effected. I was very late in presenting myself to your notice, and it was only because I was presented with a largely and infiuentdally signed requisition and promises of a liberal support, as well as to see many useful reforms effected in the conduct of the business of the Council, that I consented to abide the decision of the ratepayers of the city of Christchnrch, in which I have been a resident for the long period of over twenty-eight years. With, the respect dne to my fellow citizens I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, your obedient servant. . • 9-10 9366 W. WTLSTEJ. TO THE BURGESSES OF SYDENHAM. OWING to the MEETING of the Council THIS EVENING, and other Meetings whioh I have to attend TO-MOKttOW uijd WEDNESDAY, I shall be unable to carry but my previous intention of addressing you. I trust, however, that my actions wcilst in the Council may entitle mc to a renewnl of vonr confidence' at the POLL on THURSDAY NEXT. . W. W. CHARTERS. . September 9th, 1878. 9-10 9345

notice. . : ~; J Ames jMLulligan * Co. r Wish to announce to the Citizens of Christchorch, suburbs, and surrounding districts that their ~ ' ; PREMISES WILL BE OPEN FOE BUSINESS ..;.. ' ■■'■•' : ON - • : S A T VR D AT, 3 \BT X NST. Our Stock is very large and well selected, comprising everything in General Drapery, Millinery, Feathers, Flowers, Honitou Point, limerick, Valenciennes, Maltese, and other Laces in all widths. Gloves and Hosiery, Dress Goods in, every material,- including; Black and Colored Silks, Irish Poplins, &c. House Furnishing? of every description. Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing in ail styles. We are Cash Buyers and IMPOET OTJB GOODS DEBECT FEOM THE MANUFACTUBI'BS, thereby saving all warehousemen's profits and home discounts, and placing us in a position to offer many advantages to our customers who will do us the honour of a visit. JAMES MULLIGAN & CO., 8-28 8698 High street, Christchurch. I AM prepared to ADVANCE SUMS of MONEY, varying in amount from .£SO to £4000, on approved freehold security, at current rates of interest. E. D. THOMAS, Solicitor, Hereford street, Christchurch. June 13th, 1878. 6-17 5162 UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. ESTABLISHKD 1837. Paid-np Capital .£1,500.000 Keserve Funds .£780,000 AN AGENCY of this Bank has bean opened atSEPTON. . JOSH- PALMES, 8-34 84S8 Chief Officer for New Zealand. BANE OF NEW ZEALAND. AN AGENCY of this Bank IS NOW OPEN at AMBEELEY for the transaction of general Banking Business. J. L. COSTEB, Manager. ChrMchnreh., 17th August. 1878. 8-19 8279 NOTICE OF EEMOVAI. ~~ _ fYIHE BUSINESS of the Undersigned win X ia future be carried on at their NEW STOKE, Lichfield street, next Messrs Edwards and Bennett. CHAS. COOMBS & SON, Leather and Grindery Merchants. Mm*