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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 10692, 9 July 1913, Page 4

fglQ THE MEMBERS OF> MANA-;i WAX'U A. & P. ASSOCIATION.; ELECTION OE HONORARY TREASURER, Palrnerston North, July 2nd, 1918. j Dear Sir,—At the request of a'. large majority of the Committee .of the A, and P. Association, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for the office of Hon. Treasurer of the Association for the ensuing year. As yon will, doubtless, have noticed my nomination, was signed by seven- ' teen members of the Committee. ; Of the members of the Committee 82 ! hare promised me (heir support, and have urged the advisableness of rny offering my services for the office. In view-of the strong representations'made, I deem it to be my duty to accede to the wishes of those gentlemen who have approached me and, consequently, solicit the favour of your support at the forthcoming election. While I recognise that the gentleman who has held the office for a number of years has rendered valuable services to the Association, yet I would respectfully urge that a time comes in the existence of all institutions when a change would not necessarily be to 'its disadvantage; but, on the contrary, would result in the introduction of newer ideas making for progress and advancement And I feel confident that, in the event of my being elected to the office of Hon. Treasurer I could be of service in the direction. Though I have not had the honour of holding office in this Association, I have, during my many years residence in Palrnerston, taken a keen interest in its welfare and progress; and while it has not been my privilege to take an active part in its internal management, movements for the advancement of the Association have always had my sympathy and support. I respectI fully submit that my lengthy experience as a business man gives me the requisite knowledge of financial matters, and lam confident, if elected to"the position, my qualifications in this respect would justify my appointment.

• I maintain thatanv member of the Association is justified in offering his services for any office, whether it has been held for a lengthy period or not by any one gentleman. Lengthy service surely is not a valid reason why anyone other than the person who has held the position should .be debarred from seeking election to an ottioe. If this were admitted as a principle it is conceivable that it would endanger the welfare of an institution thus affected. In conclusion, I desire to point out that I am contesting; the position at the re uest of a large section of the Committee, who have assured me of their support, and. these influential gentlemen would not have requested me to offer my services if my election were likely to endanger the of the Association £on the contrary, they mxist be confident that my election would be benefioial. Under these circumstances I respectfully solicit your assistance and vote at the forthcoming election.

I remain, Dear Sir, Yours Faithfully, A. B. BENNETT. P.S.—Please note that the voting papers muat be in the hands of the secretary, Mr W. T. Penny, by Saturday, 12th July, 1913. MR A. B. BENNETT was nominated by MR D. THOMAS, and the following gentlemen seconded the nomination: — £ HUGH AKERS, Palmerston N. W. F. JACOB (ex-president), Kiwitea. O. £DUNK Palmerston N. K. W. DALRYMPLE, Bulls. P. A. MoHARDY (ex-president), Palmerston North. T. R. WILLIS, Marton. O. A. J. LEVETT (ex-president), Kiwitea. D. P. BUCHANAN (ex-vice president), Cunningham's. .J.'tT. G. SLACK, Palmerston N. H. D. BUCHANAN, Palmerston N. H, Y. LETHBRIDGE, Turakina. JAMES KNIGHT, Feilding. J. BALSILLIE, Kairanga. M. A. CONWAY (ex-president), Cheltenham. J. O. BATGHELAR (ex-presi-dent), Palmerston North. CHAS. CARR, Palmerston North, j