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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1678, 19 December 1873, Page 4

Election Notices. • TMLKUTIJiN OF SUPERINTENDENT. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE PROVINCE OF WESTLAND. Gentlemen— lt has already been notified through the Press that I am a candidate for the Superintendency. I have been induced to offer myself at the solicitation of many Electors throughout Westland, and my | claims for your suffrages are based in some | degree upon my past services in various political capacities since Westland became recognised as of sufficient importance to take part in Legislative and administrative affairs. The subjects to be discussed at the forthcoming contest are so numerous that I must confiDO myself in this address to those of the greatest imp»rtance. The chief of thesp, and upon which, in my opinion, the future prosperity of Westland depends, is the opening up of its lands, and to that end, should you elect me, I shall adopt every means to encourage the construction of roads, tracks, and railways, to afford communication and induce exploration and prospecting, and by judicious subsidies to vessels aid in developiug the resources of the Province in every possible way consistent with economy. The construction of water-races is generally recognized as a nece-sity by every well wisher to Westland, and 1 am convinced that every facili'y should be offered by both General and Provincial Governments to proceed with the construction of the most urgent works of the kind as speedily as possible, and that the Provincial Council at the earliest date, ' should charge itself with the duty of affording substantial aid to the construction of the Mikonui Water-race and such others as may be thought advisable for the general good. I am of opinion that the ''lainis of Westland for a due proportion of the Immigration Fund, for which the Province in the general scheme of the Government is held responsible, should be forthwith urged so as to secure the benefit of increased population, nnA thus conduce to the general prosperity of the Colony as a whole. In connection with this subject, it is a matter of regret that no efforts have yet been made to settle the blocks of land set apart for special settlements under the Westland Waste Lands Act, to obtain which I introduced the same, and took a leading part in my place in the Council and as member of the Waste Lands Board, to make it a measure which since has obtained imitation elsewhere. Financially, I fear the Provincial Government will be emharassed, and that economy will be necessary in all departments, aud ways and means will have to be devised, to maintain the efficiency of Government, and at the -same time to advance West land politically, comtner ially, and industrially. This, however, 1 am persuaded can be accomplished, inasmuch as during the last three or four years New Zealand has become known, and has attained, through its present Colonial Ministerial administration, that confidence and importance abroad which will henceforth be enjoyed unchecked. Oue of the questions which will early engage the attention of the Provincial Council ia that of education. The sparse funds hitherto devoted iv aid will in the future have to be augmented, and means must be devised for the purpose. In dealing with this important question my substantial aid and support '.vPI be given to existing schools throughout the Province, and should it be decided to levy an educational rate, a policy which has been od opted in other parts of the Colony with success, I should advocate subsidising existing institutions from < the funds raised in proportion to results, as I have reason to believe that the present schools, through the combined efforts of the clergy and laity of the various denominations, are in such a state of efficiency that if fostered and encouraged by material aid from without, will best secure the wants and requirements of the community. In conclusion, I cannot refrain from referring to the successful working of our late County institution during the brief period of its existence, and I take credit to myseli iorthe partial inauguration of tae County sjsbem, as ib will be remembered that I was ' the first elected County Chairman, and as 1 such was intrusted with the solution of difficulties which surround all new and untried institutions, and, although it would be impossible to have claimed the merit of per- 1 forming that office with satisfaction to political opponents, on the whole my administration was marked with approval of a very large section of the community, and should T be 'selected to fulfil the position of first Superintendent of the Province, 1 my endeavors will be to so conduct affairs iv every way conducive to the general welfare of the whole without fear or favor. I am, gentlemen, Your obedient servant, C. HOOS. Watchmaker, &c. rpo THE INHABITANTS OF GREYMOUTH AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. ALEXANDER SINGER, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Begs to iatimate to them that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS in those large and specially-built premises adjoining the White Horse Hotel, Mawhera Quay, with a large and well-selected stock of Colonial Jewelry, Gold and Silver Watches, Colonial Gold Albert Chains, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Scarf Rings, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fancy Rings, "of superior and varied designs. A. S. desires to call special attention to his large assortment of Clocks — eight-day, thirty hours, and a variety of striking clocks, of English, French, and American Manufacture. Colonial Gold manufactured on the premises. All w<Jrk entrusted to him will be promptly executed and workmanship guaranteed. Watches ' Cleaned and Repaired. .Note the Address — A. SINGER, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Mawhera Quay, Greymouth. N.B. — No business transacted on Saturday until 5 p.m. I T EATHER, GRINDERY, &c, &o. Messrs SEDGWICKand.GOWLAND, TANNERS and CURRIERS, Nelson, Bog to call the attention of Bootmakers, Saddlers,' and the trade generally to their large and varied stcck of Sole, Kip, Calf, Harness, Bridles. Hog Skins, Belts, Leather, he, he, which they are prepared to sell at the very lowest remunerative prices. Lists on application.