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better appreciated, and being invited to stand as a candidate for a seat in the new County Council for the Borough of Hokitika he consented, and was accordingly elected.

“Unfortunately for us—his constituents—business of importance called him to England, and we have now to deplore his loss, for a man of more business capabilities, purer disinterestedness, or sterner integrity never trod the shores of Westland.”