Election Notices. interests of Hokitika, b\it tho wholo of Westland. Being rather pressed for time, I cannot go into details as to my political views ; but I believe to most of you my opinions aro pretty well known. As it is my intention to pay a visit to Victoria, it is not at all probable that I may be able to address you personally, before the election ; therefore, should I be elected, I shall consider the honor all the greater ; should you not do so, I shall be none tho less pleased, but will hope you have chosen a better man to represent your interest. In conclusion, I bog to state that I do not intend the election to cost me ono shilling. And remain, Gentlemen, Yours very truly, RicnD. Reeves. To Messrs Jones, JM'Glnshan & Co., P. W. Eicke, Wilson, Burnoll & Co., and other gentlemen signing tho Requisition. Hokitika, June 11, 1866. pjENTLEMEN,—In answer to the V* ... above Requisition, I beg to state that I havo great pleasure in complying with your request. As my political views are tolerably well known, I consider it unnecessary to make any lengthened statement concerning my political creed. My past career id the Provincial Council is, I hope, a sufficient guarantee that I shall to the best of my ability, advance the general interests of Westland, and itv Mining interests in particular. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Edmund Babff. Hokitika, June 11, 1866. Pi ENTLEMEN,— I havo to thank you for the honor you havo done mo in requesting me to represent tho Goldfiolds of this district in the Provincial Council at tho ensuing session. Unoxpectcd as it was to receive this flattering proof of your confidence, I am not at present prepared to lay boforo you my political views. All I beg to assure you is, that if elected, I shall devote my time to tho general good of Westland, and shall watch eagerly over tho interests of the mining community as over those of the inhabitants of tho towns, with both of ffh'ch I am, as you aro well aware, intimately connected. I hope to have frequent opportunities of communicating with you personally before tho day of election, and conferring with you on the most urgent requirements of the district. I have tho honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Michael Cassius. To Messrs Jones, M'Glashan, & Co., Mark Sprot, Henderson & Bouar, and the other gentlemen signing the requisition. Auction Advertisements. THIS DAY, MONDAY 18th JUNE. ALE, STOUT, CHAMPAGNE, AND COLONIAL WINES. Without Reserve. TIT'LANDRESS, HEPBURN. & CO. will soil by auction, at their rooms, Wharf-street, on MONDAY, 18th JUNE, At 12 o'clock, 7 hhds Bass' ale, duty paid 10 cases Copley's stout 8 „ Doinhard's No. 2 moselle 15 „ Australian white and red wine, pints and quarts N.o fteserre,
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West Coast Times, Issue 233, 18 June 1866, Page 7
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