A SPLENDID TRIBUTE

Evening Star, Issue 20019, 9 November 1928, Page 6

A SPLENDID TRIBUTE

SEDDON REGIME ENTHUSIASM DUPLICATED

SIR JOSEPH M HIS HOKE TOWN

[Special to the ‘ Star.’J

IjNVERC ARGILL, November 9

Many tributes have been paid publicly to Sir Joseph Ward in the course of his long and honourable political career, hut none more sincere and warm-hearted than that accorded him by the electors in last evening. From all corners of Southland cars conveyed supporters to hear Sir Joseph enunciate tlic policy of tho United Party, of which he is tho leader, and tho large Municipal Theatre was much too small to accommodate all who clamoured for admission. Half an hour before tho meeting was timed to commence all standing room was taxed to the utmost capacity, while crowds filled the passages, right-of-ways, and main entrance to the theatre. FulLv 4,000 people, inside and outside the theatre, listened to the vigorous address by Sir Joseph Ward on matters of political concern, and the hearing accorded him was most orderly and attentive, not one single interjection being heard during the two hours Sir Joseph was speaking.. At the commencement and the termination of his address Sir Joseph received an ovation which was reminiscent of election days in tho Seddou regime, and the resolution carried by tho huge audience with a unanimous vote was a fitting conclusion. It was tho most impressive political meeting over held in the south—impressive for its orderliness, tiro tense interest manifested, and the fact that no one in the great concourse seemed inclined to leave. All remained till tho last to join in the cheering and plaudits and singing of ‘ Anld Lang Syne.’ No public man could have desired, nor has ever won, so splendid a tribute. ELECTION NIGHT DECLARATION OF RESULTS It has been decided, that on the night of the General Election results of the polling will not be given to subscribers from the “information” section of tho exchange at Dunedin. Similar action is being taken at Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The exceedingly large number of calls for information overloads the apparatus and interconnecting junction circuits between the branch exchanges at Roslyn and South Dunedin and the mam exchange at Dowling street. This renders it difficult for subscribers to obtain the usual rapid communication with the various parts of the system in cases of fire, sickness, urgent business, and similar uses.

The election results will ho broadcast from the Dunedin radio broadcasting station, and this medium is capable of the instantaneous and widespread dissemination of such information concerning public events. The ‘ Evening Star ’ Company does not intend making its usual display in. Crawford street owing to the. disorganisation of internal arrangements caused by preparations for moving into new premises. Part of the staff is busy arranging and testing machinery at the new' office. Arrangements have been made with station 4YA to broadcast results as they come to hand. During tho lunch hour to-day Mr R. Harrison (Labour candidate for Dunedin West) and Mr J. W. Munro i Labour candidate for Dunedin North) delivered an address to the employees of the Roslyu Mills. Last evening Mr Harrison addressed an enthusiastic meeting of electors in the Drill Hall, Kaikorai. There was a large attendance, and the candidate was given a very attentive hearing. At the conclusion of the address a vote of thanks and confidence, moved by Mr J. Prcndergast and seconded by Miss Egan, was carried unanimously. Mr G. Geddes presided. Mr Norman H. Campbell, the Labour candidate, addressed a meeting of Chalmers electors last evening in the Town Hall. Green Island. The mayor (Mr W. Kaler) presided. A largo and enthusiastic audience listened to Mr Campbell, who spoke for an hour and a-lialf on Labour aims and in criticisms of the Reform policy. Several questions were answered to the apparent satisfaction of the audience. At tho conclusion Mr Baird moved—“ That Mr Campbell be thanked for his address, and that this meeting of Green Island electors considers him the only candidate fit to represent the district.” This motion was carried without dissent.

Mr J. Robinson, Labour candidate for Dunedin Central, will address a meeting of electors in the Cavers bam Methodist Church Hall to-night.

Mr Charles R. Smith, the United Party candidate for Dunedin North addressed a meeting of 200 electors in tho Coronation Hall, Maori Hill, last night. The speaker for two hours gave a lucid explanation of matters pertaining to finance, education, unemployment, universal pensions, and the land question. A large number of questions were asked and answered, apparently to the satisfaction of the majority of those present. At the conclusion of his address, tho speaker was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence. Mr H. C. Campbell occupied tho chair.