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North Otago Times, Volume VI, Issue 121, 14 June 1866, Page 3

New Advertisements.

TO THE CITIZENS OF THE MUNICIPAL TOWN OF OAMARU.

r^ENTLEMEN,— At a meeting held a short time since, I stated that I did not intend to offer myself as a Candidate for the office of Mayor; but at the request of a large number of my fellowtownsmen I hare been induced to forego such [intention, and nothing but a sense of public duty, and an ardent desiro to sec the Municipal structure raised upon a proper basis, -would have caused me to do bo. Tho office of Major, I consider, should be -without salary, and only conferred on, and an object of ambition on the part of those, who by a long and disinterested attention to public duties have gained the respect of their fellow citizens. As our means arc limited, our expenditure should bo managed with the strictest economy, consistent with efficiency. There arc many matters which will require tho attention of the Mayor and Municipal Council; such as the Assessment, the completion of the levels of the town, the drainage of Block III., the management of the Municipal Estate, the road to the Beach, the liming, fencing, and planting of our Reserves, and the judicious introduction of Local Acts placed under the control of tho Corporation. Gentlemen, my practical experience of local Polities extends over more than a quarter of n century. For upwards of ten years I filled (under peculiar circumstances) tho position of ActingChurch Warden, during -which time that grand social revolution took place, viz., the abrogation of the Poor Laws of Elizabeth, and the introduction of and establishment of new ones. I was for two years a member of a Municipal Council, "Jwhich, in addition to its duties of looking after the Municipal Estate, Watching, Lighting, and Markets, had the management and control of an Educational Establishment, -whose income was upwards of twelve thousand pounds per annum. I ulso held the office of Parish Overseer, during tho worst of what will always bo remembered as tho Potato Famine. For some years after my arrival in New Zealand, 18 j eai's since, I took an active pai'c in the early struggles of Otago and Canterbury. For more than five years I have been resident in Oamaru and have devoted a considerable portion of that time to our local politics. An active personal canvas I have great objection to seeing introduced into our Muncipal Elections, but I shall be glad of tho opportunity of more fully explaining myself in public. In conclusion, should I obtain your confidence by being elected FIRST MAYOR OF OAMARU, I would endeavor to discharge the duties of tho office with credit to myself and to the approbation of my constituents. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, S. GIBBS. Oamaru, June 13, 1856

TO THE CITIZENS OF OAMARU. r^i ENTLEMEN,— Having been honored with promises of support on the part of a considerable number of you, including not a few men of influence, in the eveut of my being proposed for the responsible post of FIRST MAYOR OF OAMARU, I beg to state that, if elected, it will give me great pleasure to devote my time and bestcnergics to tho interests of tho Incorporated Town. At present it appears to me to be unnecessary to enter upon politics. In fact the future is uncertain and must be allowed gradually to dcvclope itself. I shall however, have pleasure in explaining my views so far as formed, at a public meeting to be held, on some evening to be fixed before the election. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, W. F. INGRAM. Oamaru, June 14th, 1866.

MUNICIPALITY. A MEETING, BY DESIRE, WILL BE HELD AT TUE WHITE HART HOTEL, ON FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, June 15th, at 8 p.m.

TMPERIAL HOTEL, PRINCES-STREET SOUTH, DUNEDIN. This Hotel is situate in the centre of Dunodin, and is replete with every convenience for the use of visitors and commercial men. The accommodations are of first-class order. The Bed-rooms are large and well ventilated. Private suite of Rooms for Families. Tho Billiard-Uooni is large, well furnished, and contains one of Julius Pasers' best Tables. Wines, Spirits, &c., of the first quality. Large and commodious Stabling. JAMES M'GUIRE, Proprietor.