NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. < REASONS WHT . the ELECTORS should VOTE FOR. Mr. GRAHAM 1. He is a man^wlio fifst made a success of Ms own business . before he came forward to do OUr3. ?. He had many years experience of Local Bodies before he .was. elected for Parliament. . 3. He has served his District with great success and distinction ■ ;■ lor 15 consecutive years. 4. He is still in full vigor and energy, and while he is willing and able to serve us so well and faithfully it would be folly to -/:,.• . • change for" the mere sake of change. 5. Neither of his opponents can approach him in knowledge, experience! and grasp of. public affairs in -which his success has been most pronounced. 6. TO REJECT MR GRAHAM at THIB JUNCTURE of our POLITICAL AFFAIRS w6ukib^lMl>pLlTlC, INEXPEDIENT, INJUDICIOUS and UNGRATEFUL.
CENERAL ELECTION. B ■;■. ;. .. — — . Hr Graham's r Rnal Mseting, MONDAY,: Nov. 16tli. '■ ' : At the request of numerous electors, - ie .\ ' r The ? DRILL HALL ir -.....- ....•.- . ■• ■ . .-: ..-•;-:->;■.. • has been Secured,' an'd is being - Comfortably Seated to accommor date the electors. at the .Final "^ Meeting— ON MONDAY NEXT, at 8 p.m. • ■ ■ ■ — — All electors, (Lidiea and Gentlemen), are respectfully invited to b 3 present. . •■.'" '-. -o : - 4692 ELECTIONEERING TACTICS. ; : IN an extract from'theT'Telorus Guardian" eulogising a certain candidate the following sentence was omitted:— Mr Moffatt Is expected to poll close upon' 1000 votes and these will probably be taken in equal « proportions from the other candi-, ' dates— his candidature ■ adversely affecting Mr Atmore more than Mr Graham." Re theabovo I respectfully ask that my supporters prove the writer to have under-estimated by at least 2000 ■ * W. J. MOFFATT. . .^ : To the Electors of Nelson. . LADIBS AND GENTLEMEN,— Wiian recording yaur , vote 3on Polling Day, I respectfully ask that you give my candidature your consideration. I have every reason to believe that I shall receive substantial support throughout the Electorate, ana ask that all those sympathetic with my cause register their votes in my favour. 1- am told that many are being induced to believe that i am not in the running, and are asked to'i=- assist in continuing the long existing feud. Aa opportunity is now given you to effectually dispjse of tnis, by giving me suttioient support to at least place me in the Second Ballot, winoh >s almost certain to eventuate, as it is most unlikely that one candidate can poll more than 'the other two. and thus be elected on the first poll. Should I be so far successful, 1 have a "reasonable prospect of being returned, in thafcevent 1 can assure you that your confidence will noli be misplaced, and the Nelson Constituency will not have occasion to regret having elected as its representative Yours faithfully, 4689 W. J. MOFFA;rT. VOTE FOR MOFFATT. and promote Land .Settlement. VOTE FOR MOFFATT.. and Local Government Reform. VOTE FOR MOFFATT. and Liberty for your Representative No License Advotcates be consistent and vote solid for Moffatt; a life - long abstainer. VOTE FOR MOFFATT. and the rapid advancement of ( Nelson's Interests. Friendly Societies, your best interests are safe with Moffatt. WORKING MEN elect Moffatt as your representative. FARMERS, by voting for Moffat Liberal Land Laws and ' cheap Land for your sons. "LEST WE FORGET"! "LEST WE FORGET." * No License Ashburtdn ■wanted" to return to Licenses last Local Option Poll by - a majority of 205. The Southern Electors already regret being led like sheep by imported and garrulous paid agitators— Moral, VOTE FOR CONTINUANCE. FOR God, Home, arid Humanity, STRIKE OUT THE" TOP LINE ONLY. " 4699 THINK! THINK! THINK!' Just as surely as the butter factory re- • quires cream to maintain 'the supply of butter so the liquor traffic requires boys and girls to maintain the annual output of drunkards.- So STRIKE OUT THE TOP -LINE ONLY:. 1 4700 The Nelson Seat MR. W- jTmOFFAIT . . rVITES the Electors to 'meet him at— HAPPY VALLEY, School, SATUEDAY, November 14th, at 8 p.m., ■ 4644 WANTED KNOWN.— In England compensation is granted for loss of license ; in New South Wales compensation is granted; in Victoria compensation is granted ; But -in New .Zealand wo have legalised robbery, therefore, if only for the sake of your conscience, VOTE FOR CONTINUANCE. : ' WANTED TO KNOW.-^What -nation is Britain's greatest rival? Why the Germans, of course, the greatest beer drinkers on this earth. . . ■ FOR YOUR BOYS 1 SAKE AND, FOR YOUR CIRLS' SAKE teach i them moderation in all things ; strengthen their characters and vote for CONTINUANCE, JUSTICE, AND FREEDOM by striking out the TWO _ BOTTOM LINES on "the voting.paper.
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Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12398, 13 November 1908, Page 2
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748Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12398, 13 November 1908, Page 2
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