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Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2922, 26 August 1879, Page 3

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WANGAREI, this day. Capt. Colbeck received quite an ovation I at Kamo, the erstwhile Douglas stronghold. About 100 persons were present, and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed, followed by three cheers. The same was given at Ruatangata. WAIUPC, this day. The Rev. D. Bruce addressed the electors last night and announced himself a candidate for the House of Representatives. He secured a vote of confidence, and it i. believed he will divide the votes here with Captain Colbeck. WAIWERA, this day. Mr George addressed a meeting of electors at Wuinui yesterday, Mr Lloyd in the chair. Upon concluding his address a vote of confidence was carried in his favour. Yesterday evening Mr George addressed one of the largest meetings over held at the German settlement, Puhoi, over eighty settlers being present, Mr Krohn in the chair. Upon a vote of confidence being proposed it was carried unanimously. Three cheers were then given for Sir George Grey and three for Mr George. HELENSVILLE, Monday.

Mr Dargaville and his friends have made a thorough canvass of the Wairoa. Out of 160 electors in this part of the district, 145 have pledged themselves to vote for him. He has now left for Whangarei and neighborhood, where his friends are expecting him. He goes thence by way of Maugapai aud Mangawai to Maungatoroto, Papatoa, Pahi,and Matatohe. TheWairoapeoplewisli him every success, as during the ten years he has been here he has done more for our prosperity that any dozen men in Marsden. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. A numerously-attended public meeting was held at the Academy of Music last evening for the purpose of forming an auxiliary of the New Zealand Liberal Reform Association. The Mayor occupied the chair. The speakers were Messrs Carpenter, McCullough, Denby, Buttle, Hurley, Vidall, McGowan, and three Parliamentary candidates, Messrs Fraser, Ehrenfried, and Brodie. The following resolutions were carried unanimously :— " That an association be formed, to be called the Thames Liberal Association, for the purpose of promoting the Liberal measures indicated in the Governor's speech." " That in order to give effect to the fore-, going resolution a committee of ten be be appointed to receive the names of persons desirous of forming such an Association and convening a meeting thereof at such time and place as may be agreed upon." TAURANGA, this day. Mr Allan, McDonald the Grey candidate, who for the past week has been diligently cau« vassing the Bay of Plenty, left this morning in the Hawea for Gisborne. Mr McDonald's success has been something beyond expectation, and he has left his supporters here full of hope of being returned by a large majority. CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

Messrs Moorliouse and Fondall addressed the electors at Ashley Bay yesterday. Mr Williams, not to split Mr Fendall's vote, retired. A vote of thanks was passed to the candidates.

Mr John Hall spoke at Leeston last night. There was a good attendance, and he was very favourably received.

Mr Richardson received a vote of confidence at Knightstown last night. OAMAKU, this day. Mr W. J. Steward addressed the electors of Duntroon on Saturday night and reoeived a vote of confidence. A Liberal Association has been formed here.

WESTPOHT, this day.

The Buller Liberal Association nominated Mr I. Bickerton Fisher to contest the election in the Liberal iuterests. His success is considered certain, but the election will be close.

PICTON, this day. Mr Kenny addressed a meeting of electors at Picton last night, and received a uuanimous vote cf thauks and confidence. The meeting pledged itself to secure his return. KCMAKA, this day.

Mr Baiff addressed a crowded meeting of electors. He strongly opposed Sir George Grey, although favourable to Liberal measures. A vote of confidence was declared carried by the chairman. The meeting was very noisy and humourous. Three cheers were given for Sir George Grey.

TIMARU, this day.

Mr Woolcombe addressed the electors of Pareora last night. He received a unanimous vote of confidence. A strong committee was appointed after the meeting to work for him.

NELSON, this day.

Mr Acton Adams addressed a very large meeting of electors last night, wliea the Provincial hall was crowded to over-flawing. He made a vehement attack on the Government, alleging that they had made a mess of native aflairs ; on Mr Macandrew for maladministration of public works, and on Sir George Grey for not fulfilling bis promises. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried without a dissentient voice.

Mr Shepherd addressed the Waimea electors on Saturday night. He said that while Sir George Grey had done many things to be condemned, he was the first to briug forward such a Liberal programme, and therefore should be entrusted with carrying it out, but to be able to do this he must be relieved of some of his incapable colleagues. In reply to a question, Mr Shepherd said he would not be a blind follower of Sir George Grey any more than a blind supporter of the Opposition, and that he would pledge himself to oppose any Ministry of which Mr Macandrew was a member. He received a vote of thanks. It is unlikely there will a be contest in this district. PATEA, this day. Sir W. Fox addressed a crowded meeting in tfje Town Hall, last night. He spoke over two hours in strong condemnation of the Grey administration, A vote of thanks was accorded. WELLINGTON, this day.

John Joseph Wallace, secretary of the Hibernian Society, has been committed for trial on a charge of embezzling several sums belonging to the society. DUNEDIN, this day.

The Waikouaiti nomination takes place on the 3rd and the poll on the 6th, and Sir George Grey addresses a meeting at Palmerston in favour of Mr Arklcs' candidature against Mr George McLean, the present member. Mr S. C. Reeves has announced himself a candidate in the Government interest. It is not certain whether be will address his constituents publicly. He may content himself with looking HP admirers of Sir G. Grey. It is'stated Mr C. Macassoy will obtain tjie Catholic block vote. He addresses the electors on Tuesday, and it is understood will state his views very plainly. Mr Thomas Dick, ex-Superintendent of Otago, addressed the electors last evening. He favoured Bible reading in schools and Local Option, and will consequently^ receive considerable support from the religious and temperance popple. Mr Cutter, will not contest Taiert with Mr Fulton, He will oiler himself for Caversham, and as an old resident ou tho Poiiinsula, which is included in tho electoral district, ho should stand a good chance of success.

Mr Clayton, of Tuapcka, promises to run Mr J. C. Brown very closely. Mr H. Finn, at the Lakes, has declared himself a denoniinationalist. He spoke in support of Sir George Grey. The contest, it is said, will be between him and Mr Mason, tho electors having had enough of Mr Mandors for tlio present. Great indignation Is felt jn Dunedln at Sir George Grey's assurance that the railway head-quarters should not bo removed to Dunediti from Christchnrch. His supporters here bftfl stated that the change was autho-.-itativelydcci.leclVTTELToNithiadayi

Sir George Grey met with an enthusiastic reception at Lyttelton last pigbt. Messrs Kolleston and Saunders, who attempted to speak, were howled down and assailed with sundry missies.