THE BY-ELECTION.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CV, Issue 12539, 28 June 1901, Page 6

THE BY-ELECTION.

A meeting of 'Mr Charles Taylor’s supporters was held in the Trades Hall last evening, when Mr J. M’CuHough was elected to the chair, and there was a large attendance' of friends and supporters. A strong committee was formed, and the utmost enthusiasm was shown. The executive was appointed, with Mr J. (D. Taylor as general secretary. The Labour candididate will address, the electors at an early date.

A large meeting of Mr G. J. Smith’s', friends and supporters was held in Trinity Hall, Manchester Street, last night. Mr W. Millar, of Sydenham, was voted to the choir. Mr Smith explained that ho had called the meeting because Mr T. E. Taylor hod announced his intention not to stand for the vacant seat. A great number of Mends had approached him on the matter, and before he could, give a decision ho wanted to hav© a talk with them. Mr T. E. Taylor' addressed the meeting, urging several reasons why : Mr Smith, should contest the election,. A resolution, asking Mr Smith to allow himself to be nominated, was mov. 1 by Mr B, M. Spsirs, and seconded by Mr. F. W. Sandford, and, after being supported by several speakers, was carried unanimously. Mr Smith accepted the resolution, and invited the meeting to scrutinise his six years’ service in the House, and if that had been satisfactory, he would assure (them that, if elected, his future services would be equally so. An executive committee of about twenty ladles and gentlemen was then formed, of which Mr J. A. Flesher was elected chairman, and Mr W. Dobbs secretary. Booms have been engaged from W. J. Hopkins and Co., Bowron’s Buildings, comer of Manchester and Hereford Streets, for committee purposes, where rolls and enrollment forms can be obtained. The executive committee : meets to-night, at 7.46.