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Dunstan Times, Issue 765, 15 December 1876, Page 2

By the names mentioned lor Councillors to represent the various ridings in the County of Viuoent, it is shown that more interest is taken in the coming election than -some people would be 'lnclined to admit. Tho value of local government is too well -known and appreciate to allow the initiation of the system to fall into the hands of its enemies. It is openly Stated, and we can only imagine with the view of detracting from the interest shewn, that tho term of office of the first council is ton months only, and that of every subsequent council three years;; this latter is 'correct, but the former is wrong, as it is laid down in the Counties’ Act, section 64, “That the first general election of the council shall'be'held on a day ■ to be appointed by the Governor, and the second general election on the second Wednesday in November, in the “year IS7S, and every subsequent general election on the same day in each year.” The first election being on the 22nd instant, the term of office of the first council will therefore bo one year and eleven months. As some question has arisen as to who is entitled to Vote at the first election, We give section Si •of the’ Counties’ Act, as follows: “For the purposes of the first election to be held under this act, the following persons shall he deemed to bo county electors within each riding: Every person qualified to vote for members of the House of Representatives, or any legal holder of a miner’s right, issued not less than three months previous to election within the electoral district which comprises the riding or part thereof.” As to the qualification of candidates, section Cl of the Counties Act says, “ Every elector shall he a councillor”’ and section Tl of the Regulation df Elections Act says, “ No person shall bo deemed to be a candidate unless nominated in the following manner, by having a nomination paper signed by two electors, and by the candidate in token of his assent to such nomination. Such nomination paper to be addressed and delivered Ut the place of nomination before noon of the day appointed therefor.” The following is the form of nomination paper":— To the Returning Officer (name the district). We, A. 8., C. D., being two duly qualified electors for the (name the district) hereby nominate X.Y. as a candidate for the office of Councillor at the present election Signed this day of December, 1876. A.8., Elector. C.D., Elector. I hereby consent to this nomination. X.Y., Candidate. Received at the hour of on the day of December, 1876. Z., Returning Officer. At Hokianga, tho body of a chief, named Wiremu. neglected after death, was entirely eaten by dogs. The Dunstan Times Office Calendar for 1877 ’is now ready, 'parties desirous of having one or more Copies can have them •on application at tho office of this paper. A trial of carbonic acid and sulphate of soda as a fire extinguishing agent has been made in Christchurch with satisfactory results. Our Good Templar friends at Tinker’s Gully advertise a Picnic and 'Soiree for December 28, at the Matakanui ■"ScKoolhouse. The Alexandra Brass Band to be in attendance. Mr Fache notifies that the sale of the Privileges in connection with the Clyde Caledonian Sports to be held oh the 26th instant-and January 1, will take .place to morrow (Saturday) at 5, p.ili. We are requested to draw the attention of Wheelwrights and others to the Sale by Auction on Saturday the 30fch instant, of a lot of new and old material in the Coachbuilders’ and AVhcelwrights’ trade. 'George Fache, Auctioneer. * The Evening Star says— “ We have good authority for stating that a well-known resident of Dunedin, who lately left here on a visit to 'tho did country, has, "since his arrival there, come in for property which at present yields L 3,500 a year.” In the-advertised list of subscriptions to the Dunstau District Hospital, as published incur last weCk’s issue the names of G. Ratcliffe and W. Fraser for El Is each ; and W. M’Leod, 10s, were by mistake omitted. We have been requested to remind owners of cattle, pigs, and other animals roaming about on the Clyde Commonage, that if they trespass On leaseholders’ property any more tboy will be impounded, and damages recovered. Vincent Pyko, M.H.R., during tho week, has been occupied amongst those of his constituents residing at Cromwell and Clyde. He addressed a numerously attended meeting at Cromwell, and was warmly received, an unanimous votebeing passed ih his favor. During the coming week he will address a meeting at Clyde. We are unable to fix date. Mr Pyke, wo understand, has been asked to stand for the office of councillor of Kawarau Riding, and, wo believe, assented, Germany-proposes to hold an International Exhibition at Berlin in 1882. Floriline ! For the Truth and Breath. — A few drops of the liquid “(Floriino ” sprinkled on a wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites -or impurities, hardens tho gums, prevents tartar, stops decay, gives to tho teeth a peculiar pearly-whiteness, and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It removes all unpleasant odour arising from decayed teeth or tobacco smoke. “The Fragrant Florilinc,” being composed in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is delicious to the taste, and tho greatest toilet discovery of the ago. Price 2s 6d, of all dhemists and Perfumers. Prepared by Henry C. Gallup, 403 Oxford Street, London. A Yankee correspondent says there are no daily papers published in his town, but there is a ladies’ sewing meeting, which answers the very same purpose.