THE LAST WORDS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8082, 24 September 1887, Page 5

THE LAST WORDS.

Yesterday evening there was a plethora of political meetings, all the candidates apparently being desirous of saying yet " a fewmore words" before the day of battle. In the majority of cases, their speeches were a mere rechauffe of former addresses, which by this time are " like a twice told tale, vexing tho dull ear of a drowsy man." We concent ourselves, therefore, with briof resumes of what the candidates said last night :— MH. VAILE AT THE CITY HALL. Mr. S. Vaile addressed the electors of Auckland North at the City Hall yesterday evening. Mr. A. Bell presided. Speaking of the education question, Mr. \ aile said that the three objections urged against tho present school system of the colony were : First, its costliness ; second, the exclusion of religious teaching ; third, the absolute way in which it wiped out private schools. Mr. Vaile quoted from the report drawn up by Dr. Laishley, which he deemed a report of considerable value. He dis« senied, however, from Dr. Laishley's contentions in dealing with the question ■ of religious teaching in the schools. He thought that when children from private schools came side by side with children from the Government schools, and won scholarships, it became a question whether it would not be worth while to encourage these private schools by giving them capitation grants, and this would bring up a well-ordered supply of well-ordered boarding-schools. (Cheers.) Scholarships, too, should.be open to all comers. The question of dealing with the native reserves and that of protection to local industries were discussed, and the subjects of land settlement and women's suffrage referred to, and a number of questions having been answered, a vote of thanks and confidence was, on the motion of Mr. Mills, accorded to Mr. Vaile. , WITHDRAWAL OF MR. FARNALL. A meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at Robson's Rooms last evening, when the probable success of Mr. Farnali's candidature was thoroughly gone into. As it appeared that hip return was by no means sure, with the acquiescence of Mr. Farnall,the following resolution was carried : —" That as Mr. Farnall's return as member for City North is by no means certain, and as his continuance of his candidature would possibly eventuate in the return of a member not in accord with the political views of the Council, the Council greatly regrets the j necessity of withdrawing Mr. Farnall, and will exercise its influence to secure the return of Mr. Thompson." It was agreed that had the Counoil not wasted so much time in negotiation with the Radical League and the Industrial Association for the purpose of securing united action in each constituency, and which negotiation at the eleventh hour came to nothing, the Council would have been able to secure the return of their candidate. MR. TOLE AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL.

Last night Mr. Tole addressed a largelyattended meeting of Newton electors at St. George's Hall, Mr. Hastings being in the ohair. Mr. Tole, who was received with loud applause, referred at length to'the manifold virtues of his Government. Touching on protection, he said he had read a "pedantic letter written by a gentleman with more learning than he was entitled to," in which he quoted from the Treasurer's financial statement for ISSS, where protection was characterised as unhealthy forcing and bolstering up of industries. That really meant that the colony should not bolster up exotic industries such as could not possibly be successful. They should have such a tariff as would be sufficient to protest their legitimate industries from outside competition. He would he most happy to receive suggestions from manufacturers and others as to the framing of a suitable tariff if he was returned to Parliament. He had interested himself strongly in the new Customhouse for Auckland, and he was happy to say that tenders for it would be called in a few days. Any person who was present at the nomination for Newton would know that a most unfair thing had been done. A man had proposed him (Mr. Tole), although he (Mr. 'i'ole) had his own proposer and seconder. By this means Mr. Withy secured the privilege of speaking last. It was unworthy of the great moral stand he (Mr. Withy) had pretended to take in this contest to have allowed such such a thing to have taken place without disclaiming any connection with it. (Applause.) do then referred in strong terms to a " threatening" circular which was being sent round to the electors warning them if they had made a false declaration in registering their votes to go at once to the registrar and have their names struck off to prevent further proceedings being taken against them. This was a mean and pettifogging act in the extreme, and he would not stoop to such a thing. He also referred to the sending of circulars marked "on public service" through the post office. He continued : Hundreds of these forms have been sent out, intimidating the people broadcast, but I defy them all. (Bear, hear.) I tell these electors not to be afraidgo to the ballot-box, and scout any such threats as these. Say you will take the consequences." (Applause.) in no contest in which he had been engaged had he found under the cloak of moral candour such low and unworthy tricks as in the present plection. In -his political career—(voice, " Wh'ch is about done," laughter and uproar) —ha had won the confidence of the electors, and he hoped he would continue to deserve it. (Loud and prolonged applause.) A number of questions were then asked and satisfactorily answered. To one question about his connection with the native land claims to the Little Barrier, his answer was so satisfactory that Mr. Holloway, the gentleman who asked the question, came on the platform, and apologised for asking the question. A vote of thanks and confidence in Mr. Tole was then passed by a considerable majority, amid cheers, Three cheers were also given for Mr. Withy by his supporters, who were present in considerable force. MR CONNELL AT AVONDALE. Mr. J. Aitken Connell addressed the electors of Eden in the Public Hall, Avoodale, last night. There was a large attendance, and Mr. John Watson occupied the chair. Mr. Connell, who was well received, gave an emphatic denial to the statement " that he intended to sell the North Island, if elected, and attend to the interests of Otago." He also contradicted the rumour current that he had stated "he would shoot all the unemployed through the head." If sent to Wellington, h» would at once set to work and oust the present Government. (A voice: And put Major Atkinson in.")'lt was his intention to endeavour, as far a3 lay in his power, to place Major Atkinson at the head of the new Government, and select him as his leader in Parliament. It was necessary that an old and tried politician should be placed at' the head of affairs when Parliament met. He did not think Mr. Bryce capable of filling such an important position. A vote of thanks and confidence was moved by Mr. Walker, and seconded by Mr. Todd. Mr. Bollard moved, as an amendment, a vote of thanks and no confidence which was duly seconded, and Mr. Bollard, amid some interruption, referred to the term " ignorant fool," which had been applied to him by Mr. Connell, but the latter at once rose, and denied that the word "fool" was uttered. The Chairman also assured Mr. Bollard that he was present at the nomination, amd no such term as]" ignorant fool" was used by Mr. Connell. Mr. Bollard said he had no person who could prove it and he went on to say that Mr. Connell considered himself the boss dog of Eden, and thought all the small dogs should submit to him. On Monday, however, he would find out his mistake. The amendment was then put and declared carried by 46 to 45. Mr. Bollard said the real number wasSS, and Mr. Connell claimed that his number was much larger. The meeting concluded with cheers for both candidates.

MR. C. S, WRIGHT AT PONSONBY. Mr. C. S. Wright addressed the Ponsonby electors last evening in the Ponsonby Hall on "The Future of New Zealand, with a review of the land laws of this and other countries." The hall was well filled, and a number of the members of Mr. Wright's election committee were on the platform. Dr. Beale presided. Mr. Wright said he was born in the colony, and knew nothing of the land laws of other countries save by reading. After i few preliminary remarks he quoted a scries of statistics, also extracts from Wallace's work on " Land Nationalisation," which he highly commended to the attention of his audience. (Some interruption took place, and cries of "Give us your own views.") Well, he would stop reading if they did not want it or like it. He wao in favour if Ballance's and

Grey's Land Bills, so as to prevent in New Zealand the state of things now occurring at home, and he explained their provisions at length, also the land law Moses gave to the children of Israel, whioh he thought worthy of imitation. The Hkrald said he was arrayed against capital ; that was not bo. There was nothing in his address to show that. He thought they should work together. If he got in he would do his best to keep wages up. There was a law of old against usury. What did they see, a ' bank stating that notwithstanding the depression in New Zealand, they were happy to say they could pay a dividend of 12£ per Tent.—a dividend drawn from the over»buiuened people. These institutions were worse than Vogel and all his crew. Many a tradesman regretted getting into their clutches. He could not understand how they got charters. In Eng» land they had none, and officers of friendly societies patting their money in them had to get securities, or become personally 1 fable. Be should like to see a State Bank of Issue lending out money to the people at low rates of interest. A number of questions were asked and satisfactorily answered. One elector handed in a series of questions to the chairman, but he declined to read them to the meeting, as they were personal and relating to Mr. Wright's private transactions. Mr. H. J. Syms moved, and Mr. Thomas seconded a vote of thanks to Mr. Wright for his address, and of confidence in Mr. Wright as a fit and proper representative for Ponsonby. On beiog put a considerable number of hands were held up, and on the motion being pot in the negative no hands were held up, and the Chairman declared the mofctofe carried unanimously. MR. E. W. MORRISON AT CITV WEST. A packed audience assembled last evening at St. James's Hall, to hear Mr. E. W. Morrison address the electors of City West. Mr. T. H. White was called to the chair. Mr. Morrison, who was received with applause on rising, and was attentively listened to throughout his speech, spoke at length upon the various points of his policy, as laid dawn in his political platform. He spoke strongly against the want of cohesion that had been so apparent among Auckland's members, and the dearth of practical men amongst them. He eulogised Mr. Ballance as a man fit to be in any Ministry, and spoke approvingly of the work done by Messrs. Larnaoh and Richardson while in office. Major Atkinson he did not believe in as a politician. He thought that it was the duty of any elected candidate to consult and agree upon a policy with his constituency before going to the House, and then to carry out that programme to the letter. Mr. Morrison complained strongly that the Hkhald had prejudged his chance, describing it as hopeless, and referred to the slur which he said had been cast upon City West throughout the colony by that paper characterising the proceedings at the nomination a.') "disorderly." After Mr. Morrison had answered a large number of questions to the satisfaction of the audieuce, Mr. Deverill proposed, and Mr. Shailer seconded, a vote of thanks and confidence, which was carried without dissent. The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman. MR. MOSS AT THE PARNELL HALL. Mr. Moss addressed a public meeting of electors at the Parnell Hall last night. There was a pretty full attendance, and Captain D. H. McKenzie was called to the chair. The candidate, in a lengthy speech, dealt with the political questions of the day, the breaking up of the coalition Ministry, reduction of public expenditure, protection, etc. He was opposed to the present Ministry, and would vote against them if they did not resign, and would endeavour to have a strong Liberal Government formed. Tint was the party to which he belonged, and which he would go down to support, and nothing would make him deviate from those principles. Mr. Moss was loudly applauded. At the conclusion of his address Mr. Moss was questioned on a great many 'points. One question was whether he was in favour of a duty being imposed on unsorted gum. He replied that was not a question he would like to answer in a hurry.. He did not understand the gum trade ; but if sorting was necessary, and it could be done with advantage in the oolony, he, as a protectionist, should support, as a protectionist, an export duty. He would not support the present Govern-, ment, and he disclaimed the assertion that he was a Government supporter. In reference to the Canterbury pastoral leases Mr. Moss made a lengthy explanation, and said if they resumed Liberals proper arrangements would be made, and ho would take care that the new terms were for the benefit of the whole people. Mr. Oswald moved i. vote of thanks and confidence, and Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. Mr. Naylorrose, asking whether it was not allowed to propose an amendment. He was received with howling, as it was apparently apprehended that he would move an amendment, but he stated that he wished to supplement the motion by adding, "'That this meeting pledge itself to use every legitimate means to secure the return of Mr. Moss." Finally the motion was put with the addition suggested by Mr. Naylor, and carried almost unanimously, only about b*.lf a dozen hands being held up against the vote. Mr. Moss returned thanks and recommended them to vote as early as possible, and expressed his confidence of winning by a large majority, and proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was carried by acclamation.

SIR G. M. O'RORKE AT ELLER3LIE. The electors of Manukau were yesterday evening addressed by Sir G. M. O'Rorke, at Thorpe's Hall, Ellerslie, when about fifty electors wero present, Mr. Wm. Wall presiding. A vote of thanks and confidence in Sir G. M. O'Rorke, which had been proposed and ' Seconded by Messrs. Robinson and A. Turner respectively, was carried by it large majority, an amendment proposed by Mr. Austin lapsing for want of a seconder, MR. OSBORNE AT NEWMARKET HALL. Mr. Osborne, a candidate for Manukau, addressed a meeting of electors at the Newmarket Hall last night. There was a large attendance, and Mr. McNeil was called to the obair, and a large section of Mr. Osborne's committee occupied seats on the platform. Mr. Osborne proceeded to reply to some comments in one of the evening papers, and disposed of the attacks which had been made on him personally. He was not the new ohum represented. He had been in the colony seven years, and amongst his supporters were colonists of 40 years' standing and their sons and grandsons. He then dealt with the political questions of the day, and answered a number of questions. Mr. Carr proposed and Mr. White seconded a vote of thanks and confidence. Mr. Suiter proposed and Mr. Clayton seconded an amendment of thanks only. The motion was declared carried. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. FRANKLIN NORTH. Mr. F. Lawry addressed the electors in the Otahuhu Public Hail last evening. Mr. Alfred Stnrges was voted jo the chair. Mr. Lawry, on presenting himself at the meet» ing was received with loud and prolonged cheering. The first part of the address was devoted to the purpose of dealing with charges and objections to his candidature, aud his defence was reccivod with enthusiastic applause. Some points in the education question not previously dealt with were touched upon, as well as the necessity for retrenchment and purity of administration, besides other matters occupying the public mind. But the psiucipai time of the address was occupied in dealing with the land question, and the expression of Mr. Lawry's opinion was frequently greeted with th'e most enthusiastic applause. The meeting was the largest held in the electorate during the present campaign. At the close of the address a number of questions were replied to in a satisfactory manner. On the motion of Mr. Alfred Harris, J.P., seconded by Mr. Day, the following resolution was passed unanimously, " That the meeting thanks Mr. Lawry for his address, and has every confidence iu him as the future representative of the district, and pledges itself to use every legitimate effort to secure his return.' Upon the motion being declared passed, the cheering was loud and continuous. A hearty vote cf thanks to the chairman terminated a most successful and enthusiastic meeting.

COUNTRY ELECTORATES. WAIKATO.

Mr. (Jr. W. Kufmell addressed the eieotors at Hamilton on Thursday night, in St. George's Hall. Mr. Gelling occupied the chair. Mr. Rusjgll's speech was similar to those already reported. In answer to questions, he said he was not in favour of borrowing £6,000,000, but only so muoh as was needed to taper off. He would hardly like to say on the spur of the moment that he would borrow money to put settlers on the

land, unless to stave off pauperism and destitution. ' He thought that in all cases of making a railway the Government should first acquire the native land or any other land through which it runs. He did not condemn Mr. Ballance. He would not support any motion to lower the wages of the railway and other Government employees. He would not bind himself to every detail of Vaile's railway scheme. In answer to Captain Steele, whether it was not a fact that the present Government had issued a circular cutting down the rate of wages to Government employees," but had been stopped by the Opposition, Mr. Russell said he had never heard of such a thing. Captain Steele moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Russell for his address, seconded by Mr. Tippin. Mr. Steadman moved as an amendment a vote of thanks and confidence, seconded by Mr. Manning. Few hands were held up for either motion, but the latter was declared carried, the chairman stating that there were 17 for the amendment, and 15 against. Mr. Russell addressed toe electors of Huntly yesterday evening. He apparently thinks the Huntly people are not very (favourable to his candidature, as he found it accessary _to bring twenty friends from Rangiriri in order to carry a vote of confidence. *

movea a nearty vote of thanks to Mr. Russell for his address, seconded by Mr. Tippin. Mr. Steadman moved as an amendment a vote of thanks and confidence, seconded by Mr. Manning. Few hands were held up for either motion, but the latter was declared carried, the chairman stating that there were 17 for the amendment, and 15 against. Mr. Russell addressed toe electors of Huntly yesterday evening. He apparently thinks the Huntly people are not very favourable to his candidature, as he found it necessary _to bring twenty friends from Rangiriri in order to carry a vote of confidence. * At Mr. Russell's meeting at Hamilton a person present got up and accused Mr. J. B. Whyte of having promised that if he was returned he would vote for cutting the railway and Government employes' wages down to four shillings a day Mr. Whyte, who was present, emphatically gave the lie to this assertion, which has been industriously circulated by Mr. Russell's friends along the railway lines. The party who made the charge, and Mr. Russell himself, expressed themselves perfectly satisfied with the denial, which was corroborated by several in the room. .AIPA. Mr. Maxwell addressed the Waipa electors at Hamilton on Thursday night; Mr. Potter in the chair. At the conclusion of the address Mr. Fitzpatriok proposed, and Mr, Burnett seconded, a vote of thanks. A vote of thanks and confidence proposed by Mr. D. Coombes, and seconded by Mr. \Y„ Crow, was carried by a small majority. Major Jackson's central committee have been hard at work during the past week analysing matters for the coming polling on Monday. The ticked rolls from outside committee# have been received, and the following are the numbers of votes expected to be polled for Major Jackson at the respective polling places :—Tuakau, 55; Ngaruawahia, 70; Alexandra, 30; Te Awamutu, 65 : Kihikihi, 85 ; Whatawhata, 35 ; Hamilton, 115; L'ateraugi, 15; Pukerimu, 50; Raglan, Mata, and vValtetuun, 75 ; Kawhia, 25 ; Churchill, 5 ; Ohaupo, 40 ; Te Rore, 10 ; Otorohouga, 15; Waiteti, 30; and Porotorau, 10; giving a total of 730 for Major Jackson, or allowing a margin of 10 percent., a total of 657. The man who can poll 600 votes will carry the day, Mr. J. B. Teasdale, one of the candidates for Waipa, writes :—" In the list of nominations for Waipa in your Saturday's issue, it is stated that I say ' I will vote for a reconstruction of the present Ministry.' I never said anything of the kind, but on the contrary have always said I would vote to put every Minister out of office." COROMANDKL. Mr. James Mackay addressed the electors at Paeroa on Thursday night. He received a most enthusiastic vote of confidence. His election is now considered certain. RODNEY. Mr. Josiah Hudson addressed the electors at Kopuru on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance. Mr. Worth occupied the chair. Mr. Hudson objects to being classed as a Ministerialist, and distinctly states himself to be opposed to any Government that would increase taxation, k vote of confidence and thanks was awarded the candidate on the motion of Mr. Joseph Molloy, seconded by Mr. W. Woodhead, without opposition. Thirty-three voted in favour of it. At Tokatoka on Wednesday he was also well received by a good audience in the schoolroom. Mr. Fitness was in the chair. Mr. Hudson addressed meetings at Tatarariki and Red Hill on Thursday. He was very cordially received, in both places and received votes of confidence. COMMITTEE MEETINGS. A large and influential meeting of Sir Maurice O'Rorke's committee was held in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, last night, and a great deal of business was transacted. Tonight Sir Maurice will address the Onehunga electors in the Public Hall, after which the committee will meet and make the final arrangements for Monday's contest. Up to last night, the most satisfactory reports were received. A meeting of Mr. Mitcheleon's committee will be held at Waite's Hall thise/euing. The candidate will be present. A meeting of Mr. Morrison's committee will be held this evening at the rooms, Wellington-street. Mr. Moss's committee hold a special meeting this evening, at half-past seven o'clock, at the Carleton Club, to make final arrangements as per advertisement. Mr. Withey will address Newton electors in St. George's this evening, at eight o'clock. Mr. Garrats will address the Newton electors in the New Protestant Hall, Karangahape Road, this evening, at eight o'clock.

A meeting of the Political Financial Asbo ciatiou tonight at Newmark,et. The Mayor presides, and addresses will be given.

MONDAY'S POLLING. The hours of polling in the City electorates, Parnell and Newton, are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the other suburban and country electorates are from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. There is likely to be a great deal of trouble through thero being but one polliug-booth in the City electorates. Take City North for instance, with 2300 electors on the roll. The .Returning Officer would have to handle and pass an average of nearly four ballot papers per minute throughout the whole day. Unless voters poll early and steadily there is likely to be a block at the close, and as only six voters are allowed in the booth at a. time, the laggards at close on seven o'clock will find themselves frozen out. It is therefore of the utmost importance that electors should not delay voting till late in the day. The ballot paper this time is greatly improved, and provides effectively for secrecy, so that voters can vote " straight" without anybody being a bit the wiser, even the Returning Officer himself. For the information of voters on Monday who may be challenged, we quote the fourth clause of the Electoral Act Amendment Act. :

4. The Returning Officer shall allow any person to vote in respect of a residential qualification in any district if the name of such person is on the roll of such district, unlets his vote is objected to by a duly qualified elector by reason that such person has left the said district, and Is registered as a voter in some other district ; in which case the said Returning Officer may, and if so roquired t>y any scrutineer shall put to the said person the following question* (a) " Do you still reside in the electoral district of [name of district] ?' (b) " Are you registered on the elector*! roll of any district other than this district id

respect of an;? qualification whatever'" If the aforesaid person shall answer the Bret question In the ifHrniittive he shall be allowed to vote, and the second question shall not bo put to him ; but if he shall answer the first question in the negative, then the second question shall be put to him, and if he shall not answer such second question also In *Le negative, ho shall not be permitted to vote.. The penalties for false answers imposed by section twenty-.doe of "The .Regulation of Elections Act, 1881," sh ill apply In respect to the above questions; but otherwise so much of the said scotion as conflicts with this section is hereby repealed.

The following are the polling places for the districts in and near Auckland :—

Waitemata. — Borough Council Office, Devonport; Courthouse, Helenßville; Sohoolroom, Henderson ; Public Hall, Kaukapakapa; Schoolroom, Lucas' Creek; Schoolroom, Wade ; Post Office, Waiwera ; Schoolroom, Wainui; Mrs. Lind'a Hall, Northcote Mr. Walter Ellis' house, Kumeu ; Road Board Office, Takapuna ; Zion Hill School, Birkenhead; Schoolroom, Hobsonville ; New Zealand Sugar Works Barracks, Chelsea; Railway Station, Swan son. Eden.—Waite's Hail, Mount Eden ; Schoolhouse, Mount Roskill ; Public Hall, Avondale ; Beetham's Factory. Houderson ; Railway Station, vvaikomiti ; Public School, Titirangi ; Sawmills, Huia ; Old Post Office, Mount Albert; Mr. Dilworth's house, VVaitakerei.

Nkwton. — St. George's Hall, Great North Road ; Victoria Hall, New North Road.

Ponhonbt.—Public Hall, Jervois Komd. Auckland North.—City Hal), Queenjtreet, Auckland. __

Alckland West.—St. James' Hall, Wei-lington-street, Auckland. Parnkll.—Public Hall, Parnell; Mason's, Temperance Hotel, Newmarket; Schoolhouse Parliament-street.

Manokau.—Courthouse, Onehunga ; Public Hall, Epsom; Social Hall, Kemaera; Public Hall, Newmarket. Franklin North.—Public Hall, Otahuhu; Public Hall, Mangere; Public Library, Howiok; Sohoolhouse, Papakara

Valley; Schoolhouse, Waiheke; School* house, Maraetai; Publio Hall, Panmnra ; Schoolhouse, Whitford ; ■ Railway Station, Manurewa ; Old Schoolhouse, Otara ; Publio Hall, Clevedon ; Wilkle'e Workshop, Ellerslie.

Fai.UKi.iji South. —Courthouse, Pomkohe; Volunteer flail, Patumahoe; Courthouse, Waiuku ; New Schoolhouse, Pollok Settlement; Schoolhouse, Awhitu ; Public Hall, Ararimu ; Schoolhouse, Maun gat awhiri Valley; Public Hall, Bombay ; Courthouse, Mercer; Public Hall, Pokeao; Schoolhouse, Waipipi; Schoolhouse, Harrisville; Mr. Kerr's Old Store, Ramarama; Courthouse, Papakura » Gonlsbro's Old Store, Henderson's Corner, Wairoa ; Schoolhouse, Kaiawa ; Publio Hall, Drury. Waikato.—Courthouse, Cambridge ; Walkato County Council Chambers, Hamilton East; Schoolhouse, Taupiri; Schoolhouse, Morrlnsville ; Schoolhouse, Rangiriri; Public Hall, Turua; Schoolhouse, Huntly ; Public Hall, Hukanui ; Mr. Isaac's Buildings, Oxford; Schoolhouse, Wairangi ; Schoolhouse, Lichfield; Schoolhouse, VVaotu; Schoolhouse, Waitoa; Sohoolhouse, Tauwhare; Messrs. Friar and Davis' Store, Mat&mata * Mr. Gillies' house, Ngaruawahia East; Schoolhouse, Tamahere. Waipa. — Courthouse, Hamilton West; Courthouse, Ngaruawahia; Courthouse, Alexandra; Courthouse, Te Awamutu; Courthouse, Raglan ; Schoolhouse, Churchill; Schoolhouse, Whatawhata; Schoolhouse, Te Rori; Schoolhouse, Paterangi; Armed Con« stabulary Barracks, Kihikihi ; Mr. Millar's Pnblio Hall. Ohaupo; Schoolhouse, Pukerimu; Schoolhouse, Waitetuna; Railway Station, Otorohanga; Mr. Hill's Store, Waiteti; Engineer's residence, Poro-o-tarao ; Post Office, Kawhia; Schoolhouse, To Mata; Schoolhouse, Tuakau. ANNOUNCING THE RESULTS. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. At the conclusion of the polling in the different districts, the numbers will be transmitted by telephone or telegraph to the Hkkald Office, and will be at once announced in Queen-street. Persons transmitting returns are requested to send them by telephone, No. 229, editorial department. All other business on Monday evening must be Bent by telephone No. 14, publishing office,