THE ELECTIONS.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2398, 9 December 1881, Page 3

THE ELECTIONS.

Hr Clark addressed a crowded meeting at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street south, last evening, Mr Edward Pavitt in the chair. At the close of Mr Clark’s address, Mr G. Willtner proposed a vote of thanks and confidence in Mr Clark. Mr B, Evans seconded, and on being put to the meeting it was declared carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting, which was very orderly. Mr J. L. Wilson addressed a meeting of the St, Albans electorate in the schoolroom, Merivale, last night, Mr J. B. Bing in the chair. The attendance was large. Mr Wilson briefly referred to his previous address, and then reviewed the Working Men’s Political Association programme. His sentiments were warmly applauded, the audience being at one with the speaker. The candidate also referred to other matters —law of distraint, small birds nuisance, bankruptcy law, &0,, Ac. Mr Wilson pointed out his past successful efforts in local government, and said he would be a thorough worker. Several questions having been satisfactorily answered, a vote of thanks was moved by Mr H. J. Boss, seconded by Mr H. Peake, and carried by a large majority. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. Mr Holmes addressed a crowded meeting of the electors of Christchurch South last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, Mr C. T. Ick in the chair. After replying to remarks concerning himself which had appeared in the public press, Mr Holmes explained at length his opinions on the leading political questions of the day, and, at the conclusion of his speech, replied to several questions. A motion according a vote of thanks to the candidate, and expressing the opinion that he was a lit and proper person to represent the district in the ensuing Parliament, was proposed by Mr J. O. McWilliams, seconded by Mr Dan Beese, and carried with only one dissentient. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. Mr W. H. Pilliet addressed the electors of Btanmoro last evening at the Phillipstown schoolroom. The hall was crowded, and Mr Jamieson was voted in the chair. The candidate having addressed the meeting at considerable length, Mr Staples proposed, and Mr Olephane seconded—“ That Mr Pilliet was the only fit candidate before the Stanmore electors.” The resolution was carried with acclamation, not a sin gla hand being raised against it. Mr Henry Thomson addressed a meeting of electors at the Gaiety Theatre last evening. There was a fair attendance, and his Worship the Mayor of Christchurch occupied the chair. Mr Thomson quoted from “ Hansard ” to show that Mr Andrews, in spite of his statement to the contrary, had been inconsistent in supporting the Hall Government in certain measures against bis election promise that ha would oppose them. Mr Andrews had voted against a proposal to exempt the wages of the working men in Government employ from the 10 per cent, redaction. Government was not incompetent, as Mr Andrews had said, but they were unable to pass their Bills on account of the stonewalling and other factious opposition. The speaker defended the registration officer against the charges brought by Mr Andrews. To his (Mr Thomson’s) knowledge, Mr G. L. Lee had sent 600 letters to persons about whom there was a doubt as to which electorate they belonged. After the candidate had answered a number of questions, Mr Mason proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Thomson, and of confidence in [him as a representative of the constituency, Mr Hawkins seconded the motion, Mr Rogers moved as an amendment —“ That this meeting considers that Mr Thomson is not a fit and proper person to represent the constituency.” [Uproar and hisses.] Mr Carter seconded the amendment, which was lost, only a few hands being held up in favor of it. The motion was then put and carried, and a vote of thanks was passed to the Mayor for presiding. After which the meeting closed with three cheers for Mr Thomson. Mr Wynn Williams addressed the electors of the Heathoote district last evening at the Sumner schoolroom, and repeated in substance his speech delivered in other parts of the district. In addition, he referred to the question of improving the Sumner bar, and strongly advocated something being done towards carrying out the suggested improvements of that bar, so as to facilitate the navigation for steamers and other vessels proceeding up the river. Lost night the Hon. B. Richardson addressed the electors of Port, Mr. A. Chalmers presiding. He entered into a lengthy explanation of his past actions, and at the close of his address a number of questions were put to Mr Richardson, and a vote of confidence in him passed, the meeting being brought to a close with a vote of thanks to the chair. Mr Lockhead addressed the electors at Dunsandel in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, Mr John Henry in the chair. His speech was much the same as at Leeston and Southbridgo. He also answered a great number of questions to the satisfaction of the meeting, and at the finish received a vote of thanks.

[PBBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS ] AUCKLAND, December 8. Mr Garrard has retired from the contest for City North in favor of Mr Rees. WELLINGTON, December 8. For the Northern Maori district returns from the following polling places, Russell, Kawakawo, Kaihu, Eelensville, Mongonui, Whangarei. Auckland, give Hone Mohi Tawhia, 227 ; Henare Taiwhanga, 160 ; Horo Witi, 5. Results from eleven polling places have yet to come. Eastern Maori District—Returns from the following polling places, Woodville, Opotiti, Mastcrton, Greytown, Oasllepoint, give Henare Tomoana, 71 ; Wm. Rodgers, 95 ; Wipere, 74 ; Paretini Ngata, 73. Results from forty-five polling places have yet to come. Western Maori District—Returns from the following polling places, Coromandel, Shortland, Mangarei, Waitara, Now Plymouth, Opunake, Bulls, Wellington, Waitotara, give Major Te Wheoro, 116; Harrison Mangakahia, 94; Meta Karaka, 10; William Hughes, nil. Results for thirty-seven polling places have yet to come. Further returns for the Eastern district show Tomoana 473, Rodgers 384, Wipere 445, Ngata 138. The polling for the Western district at Alexandra and Cambridge gave Te Wheoro 110, Hughes 31, Karaka nil, Pareteni 1. _ TIMABU, December 8,

Mr E. Wakefield met the electors at Geraldine last night. There was a very rowdy meeting, a few persons making continuous disturbances. A vote of thanks was proposed and rejected.

[PEOM THE OWN CORRESPONDENT OF THE “ PRESS.] ASHBURTON, December 8. To-night, at the Town Hall, Mr Joseph Ivess addressed the electors of Wakanui constituency, Mr Donald Williamson, the Mayor elect, in the chair. Nearly GOO persons were present. Mr Tress received an enthusiastic reception, and on Mr Jas. Brown's motion he was accorded a rote of thanks and confidence, a forest of hands being upheld in its favor, and there being only one dissentient.