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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1679, 20 December 1873, Page 4

Election Notices. T^LECTION QF SUPERINTENDENT.; TO THE ELECTORS 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 ray past services in various political capacities since Westland became recognised as; qf sufficient importance to take part in Legislative and admin jstrative affairs. The subjects to be discussed at the forthcoming contest are so numerous that I must confine myself in this address to those of the greatest importance. 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,' l.shajl 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 developing the re ources of the Province in every possible way consistent with economy. The obstruction of water-races is generally recognized as a necessity by every well wisher to Westjand, and 1 am convinced that every facility'shouldibe 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, shsuld charge- itself with the duty of affording substantial aid to the construction of the Mikonui Water-race and such others as -advisable for the general : good;- •' A ~ y^'-i, - ;:-V ■-• .. .- I am of opinion that the claims of Westland for a due proportion of the Immigration Fund, for which ,the Province in the general scheme of the Uovernment is held responsible, should be forthwith urged so as to secure ,the benefit of increased population, find thus conduce to the general prosperity of the Colony as a whole. ■ In connection with this subjGct, 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 embarassed, 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 Wesiland politically, commer. ially, and industrially. This, however, I 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." :" One" of .the questions which will early engagethe attention of the Provincial Council is" -that of education. ~ The sparse funds hitherto .devoted i'u aid will in the future have ,to be augmented, and. means must bo devised for the purpose. In dealing with, this important question my substantial aid ; and'support : will te' given to existing schools throughput the, Pro vincei ; and should it be decided to Lv,y an educational rate, a policy which has been adopted in other parts of the Colony with success, I should ad vocate 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 sucoessful working of our late County institution during the brief period of its existence, and I take credit to myself for the partial inauguration of the County system, as it will be remembered that I was the first elected County Chairman, and as 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 performing 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 I be selected to fulfil the.position of first Superintendent of the Province, my endeavors will be to so conduct affairs in every way conducive to the general welfare of the" whole without fear or favor. I am, gentlemen, 1 • Your obedient servant, ;i ■ •:. : • '■•■ . c. HOOS. Watchmaker. &c. riho the Inhabitants of greymouth and the SURROUNDING .DISTRICTS/ I:,Al :,A LEX A N't) E'R SING ER, Watchmaker and Jewellek, Begs to intimate to them that he has COMMENCED BUSINESS in those large and spesially-built premises adjoining the White Horse Hotel, Mawhera Quay, with a large and well-selecfced 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 hia large assortment oi Clocks — eight-day, thirty hours, and. a variety of striking clocks, of English, French, and American Manufacture. Colonial Gold manufactured on the premises. l ' All work entrusted to him will be promptly executed and workmanship guaranteed. ; • Watches Cleaned and Repaired. n. A •:!..; Note/ the Address — A. SING EX, !' ',.', /. Watchkaker and Jeweller, Mawhera Quay, Greymoufch. -a viN;B.-tNo business transacted on Saturday until 5 p.m. T^EATHER, GRINDERY, ' &c, , &o. Messrs SEDGWICK and GOWLAND,' . ■ ■£ TANNERS'- ana j O QRRIERS, "" Nelson, Beg td"call the attention of Bootmakers,,' Saddlers,..and -the -trade generally, to tb'eir' large and varied stock .of S/)le, , Kip," Calf,' Hflrne*^,' Bnal'ett' : Hb^Skins/Beljba, Lea'ShWy ,&e.. &o j whiph fcbjey, are prepared to sell at xhe^efy'' lowest ratil&iera'tive prip§^ ;'<;•...: Lists «n ' l