The Elections.

Auckland Star, Volume X, Issue 2926, 30 August 1879, Page 2

The Elections.

To-night Mr J. A. Tola will address the electors of the Whau in the local hall, while Mr Whitaker will speak at Morning, side, and Messrs Uamlm and Harris at Otahuhu.

HUNTLY, this day.

One of the largest meetings ever held iv this place assembled to hear Mr Campbell last night, Mr Picket in the chair. After hearing his views iv full, a vote of thanks was proposed, but rejected in favour of a vote of confidence by a very large majority.

WIIANGAREI, Friday

The llev Mr Bruce addressed the electors this afternoon in the Public Hall, E. Eeyburn, Esq., in the chair. The address was not only able and exhaustive, but in conformity with the views of the constituency generally. Mr Bruce conveyed the impression to liis hearers that he was a Christian gentleman. So far as their views are concerned, Mi1 Bruce and Captain Colheck are much alike, but with this important difference : I 'aptaiu Colbeck's interest and ours is identical and Mr Brace's is not. But, however, we give him credit for what he is. MR DARGAVILLE AT WIIANGAREI. Mr Dargaville had a crowded meeting last night at Katno, which was an unqualified success. Sir Robert Douglas spoke tor half an hour before Mr Diirgaville commenced, but he is not receiving much encouragement. Mr Bruce and Mr Dargaville will address the electors at Kaurihohore to-night. ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Mr Dargaville and Sir Robert Douglas met the electors again last night and got roasted. The meeting was very rowdy, being attended by Maoris from the mines and railways. 'When Douglas commenced cries arose' of "Put him out," " Shove him through the window." The uproar continned for some time, when Douglas mentioned Sir George Grey's name, and three cheers were called for and given, followed by three cheers for Colheck. Sir Robert Douglas had to tone down and get a hearing. Mr |Dargaville followed, speaking amid great disorder. He was asked whether he could play bluff, and'such|like|interruptions followed amidst great laughter. The meeting was most disorderly throughout. The bulk of these present were not electors. Votes' of thanks were passed to the candidates. TIMARU, this day. It was rumoured yesterday thatDr Dean, the Liberal candidate, intended to retire in favour of Mr Moody for Gladstone, but it is now authoritatively denied. His expected that he and Mr Moody will split the Liberal votes. ROSS, Friday. The Hon Mr Gisborne was returned unopposed for Totara. GISBORNE, this day. Mr McDonald addressed a meeting last night, and met with an enthusiastic reception. 'A vote of confidence was carried amidst TOiciferous cheering for the Grey Ministry. Tho Masonic Hall was crowded, and the Volunteer band played the Candidate to tho meeting. His return is considered safe.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day

At Selwyn nomination, which took place yesterday at Leeston, the Hon. John Hall was the only candidate nominated, and therefore was declared duly elected. At Lyttelton Messrs Murray-Ayusley, and Allnght were nominated. The show of hauds was in favour of the former, and a poll was demanded for the latter. At Cheviot nomination Messrs Ingles and Saunders were nominated, The show of hands was in favour of the former. A poll was demanded.

A meeting of the supporters of Sir George Grey and Mr Andrews was held nt the Gaiety Theatre last night. The chairman iv his opening remarks said the Liberal Reform Association had plenty of money and would be prepared to fight. Dr. Turnbull, in a laudatory speech of Sir (Jeo.Grey, proposed a resolution that those present lorm a committee to secure the return of Sir Geo. Grey and Mr Andrews, vvhich was seconded by the Rev. Mr Frascr and carried.

W i:LU NGTON, this day

Both Mr Levin and Mr Hunter had large meetings last night. Mr Hunter received a vote of confidence and three cheers. Mr Levin got only a vote of thanks, but the meeting pledged itself to use its best efforts to secure his return.

NAPIER, this day

At the nomination yesterday, Mr Sutton, Captain Russell, Mcksih Buchuunu ami Mancy, were nominated. The .show of hands was in favour or Messrs Buchanan and Mancy. Mr tfiitton demanded a poll. It is authoritatively staled that Mr Sheehan will bo nominated on Monday for Ghve in opposition loMrOrmotul, mid that he (Mr Sheehan) will shortly arrive to address the electors.

DDNEDIN, this day

There is little doubt now that Mr lyko will have a walk over, Messrs Mackellar and S. E. Brown having declined to contest the seat.

Mr Macassey's answer at the nomination yesterday ro education was to the etleot that he virtually acknowledged denominationalism. It is generally considered he has hopelessly mined his chance. There will be a keen contest for the third peat, but it is thought Mr Dick will head the poll. The uoniination for Koslyn took place today. Messts Driver, J. Barr and Henry Hogg were nominees of the Liberal Association.

Mr C. S. Reeves, the principal Greyite candidate, addressed the Dunedm electors. There was n fair attendance. The questioning was very sharp, and at the close a vote was passed to the effect that Mr Reeves was n lit and proper person to represent the city. Mil DRIVER AT DUNEDIN.

Mr Driver received a vote of confidence at Morninßton.

Mr Snow, who opposes Fulton for Taierei, supports the Ministerial programme except manhood suffrage, to whioli lie is violently opposed. The "Times" says the Catholic block vote is to be given to Mr Macassey since Mr Reeves declared himself n secularist. ASHBURTON, this day. Thcra is likely to be a hard light over tho election for Coleridge. Mr Joseph Ivess has been invited by (a resolution of the Canterbury Liberal Association to stand, but declines, us ho has pledged his support to Mr E; J. Wright, who professes Liberal views, and is considered an excellent local representative. Mr Geo. Hart, late member, has just commenced to stump the district.

OTAKI, this day,

MR JOHNSON AT OTAKI.

Walter Johnson held a meeting of electors last night, and spoke strongly against the Grey Government. He admitted having opposed secular education in 1871, but thinks now it is the only system the Government can adopt, although he is not in favour of it. A vote of thanks was passed. NOMINATION FOR OAMARU. OAMAHU, this day. About 500 peoplo attended the nomination to-day. Tho show of bauds was in favour of Hislop, and Shrimski and Steward demanded a poll. NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. NOMINATION FOR EGMONT. Major Atkinson and Mr G. F. Sherwood were nominated for Egmont to-day.