THE MAYORALTY

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 6489, 8 April 1908, Page 6

THE MAYORALTY

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THE LATEST TACTICAL MOVE,

(Circular.) Wellington, April 6th, 1308. .Dear Sir, —•In connection with tho approaching Mayoral election, it Inis been BUggostod that uumy of the young men of this city who aro favourable to tho aamlidaturo of Mr J. C. W. Aitkon would bo willing to assist him. As you aro awa.ru, Mr Aitkon has at all times boon in entire sympathy with ail those movements having for their aim the well-being of tho young men of .■Wellington, and it would bo a graceful compliment on the part of those young men who believe that Mr Aitken should occupy tho Mayoral ohair, at this stage, if they would come forward and offer their services in connection with this campaign. In order to afford an opportunity of mooting Mr Aitkon, and hoaxing his views on municipal matters, particularly those affecting tho interests of young men, a mooting fox young men .only will bo held at Godbor’s rooms (upstairs), Cuba street, on Wednesday evening next CBth April), at 8 p.m. sharp. Mr Aitkon will bo present, and will deliver a short speech dealing with subjects of special interest to young jnen, such as recreation grounds, swimming baths, tramways, technical education, etc. Those present will be afforded an opportunity of expressing their views, ’and at the conclusion of tho meeting those who axe willing to do so will bo invited to form themselves into a committee to assist Mr Aitkon. You axe particularly invited to ho present, and oven if you do not see your way clear to take any active part, your mere presence at the meeting will bo appreciated. Tours faithfully, J. B. FINLAY, It. A. GOLD, Joint Secretaries.