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Observer, Volume XVI, Issue 924, 26 September 1896, Page 12

AUCKLAND CITY ELECTORATE. A TO THE ELECTORS. Ladies and Gentlemen, — In response to numerous requests, I beg to announce that I am Candidate for your suffrages at the forthcoming General Election, in the Liberal interest. At an early date I shall take the opportunity of laying before you my political views. Yours faithfully, JAS. J. HOLLAND. City Boad, September 18, 1896. TO THE ELECTORS BOROUGH OF DEVONPORT. Ladies and Gentlemen. — I beg to announce that I shall not be a Candidate at the next Mayoral Election, as I find it impossible to devote the time necessary to carry on a contest lasting for over two months. It is with great regret that I have come to this decision, bat in justice to my business I have no other alternative. Thanking those friends who so kindly volunteered their influence on my behalf, I remain, Yours faitdfully, FREDK. J. HAMMOND. Devonport. Sept 21, 1896. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE WAITEMATA DISTRICT. Ladies and Gentlemen,— I beg to announce that lam a Candidate for vote suffrages at the coming Election, and shall go to the poll against all comers. I have the honour to be yours, etc., CHARLES GARDNER. mHE PARNELL MAYORALTY. TO MB J. THORNES, PARNELL. We, the Under -igned Ratepayers of the Borough of Parnell, request that you will allow yourself to be Nominated for the Office of Mayor of this Borough for the coming year, and in the event of your consenting to this request we assure you of our hearty support. (Signed by) Amelia Matson \ Arthdb Weight William Thomas John McConnell nm^^n*-.* Richard S. Briggs John Page John Fitts Harold W. Hudson/ And 52 Other Katepayerb. npO Mrs Matson, Messrs Wright, Thomas, X McConnell, Briggs, Page, Fitts, and Hudson.Councillors of the Borough of Parnell, and the 52 other Ratepayers signing the above requisition. Ladies and Gentlemen.— In response to your invitation, I have great pleasure in consenting to Nomination for this important Office, and thank you for your promised support. Yours faithfully, JOSEPH THORNES. 1 Thornleigh,' Parnell, September 19, 1896. NT> STRAW HATS 'for the • JD« Million. 1 Men's and Boy's Straw Hats, extra strong Club make at low prices at R. HOBBS'. ■nOBOTHY SOCIAL CLUB. GR A.ND CALICO AND FANCY DRESS BALL "Will be held in the CHORAL HALL, BYMONDS-STREET, on FRIDAY NEXT, SEPTEMBER, 25th. GR \ND MARCH at 8.15 p.m. Marriage's Full Band in attendance. BY INVITATION ONLY. SPECTATORS, Is. N.B.— A Special Tram will run from Three Lamps at 7.30 p m., and return • after the ball.'