THE COMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION'S.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11630, 18 April 1901, Page 6

THE COMING MUNICIPAL ELECTION'S.

AUCKLAND CITY. It will be seen by our advertising columns that Dr. J. Logan Campbell announces to the burgesses of Auckland that though, contrary to expectation, there is to be a contest for the Mayoralty, he nevertheless placcs himself in the hands of the electors, so is to allow them the opportunity of carrying, out their kindly expressed wish that he should hold the office of Mayor at the present- juncture. He intimates that no canvass is to be made on his behalf, and that if he is elected "it will be by the spontaneous voice of the community." " BIRKENHEAD.

Nominations for seats on the Birkehnead Borough Council closed yesterday, and the number being in excess of that required, a poll will be held on Wednesday, the 24th, the polling booths being Zion Hill schoolroom and the schoolroom, Chelsea village. The nomination of Mr. J. H. W.itheford, M.H.R., being the only one received for the Mayoralty, that gentleman was declared duly re-elected to the office. The 13 nominations received for the nine Council vacancies are as under :—Wm. Wallace, nominated by Messrs. J. R. McPhail, Alex. Riddell, and Harold W. Hudson. . Chas. Jas. Shaw, nominated by Messrs. Chas. Downs and H. W. Hudson. Henry Day, nominated by Messrs. J. J. Downs and H. W. Hudson. ' Edward Jas. White, nominated by Mrs. Jane Champtaloup and Mr. H. W. Hudson. Harold Frith, nominated by Messrs. H. M. McCarthy and H. W. Hudson. John Hadfield, nominated by Messrs. David Elston and H. W. Hudson. David M.' Heron, nominated by Messrs. Wm. G. Ferguson and H. W. Hudson. Wm. Thompson, nominated by Messrs. David Swindail and 11. W. Hudson. Alex. Keyes, nominated by Messrs. John Thompson and B. T. Hawkins. Harry P. Tayloi, nominated by Messrs. Geo. Wilson and O. Gunman. John G. Kay, nominated by Messrs. A. S. Robertson and H. M. Shepherd. Patrick Donalioe, nominated by Messrs. Jas. Lowe and Wm. J. McCullough. Mr. Hudson signed the nominations to which his name is attached, on behalf of'the Birkenhead Burgesses' Association, in accordance with a decision arrived at at a meeting of the association on the 3rd inst. AUCKLAND RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. The adjourned meeting of the Auckland Ratepayers' Association was held at the Alexandra-street Hall last evening, to consider the question of the candidates the association should support in the various wards at the forthcoming ' municipal elections. Mr. Caleb Wood, who presided, in referring to the Mayoralty, expressed the opinion that Mr. Arkell had acted inadvisedly in coming out in opposition to Dr. Campbell, and putting the city to considerable expense, when his prospects of success were comparatively nil. Mr. R. McCallum pointed out that while everyone recognised that Mr. Arkell had little or no chance,_ it would not be wise to overlook the question of the Mayoralty altogether. In certain of the wards there would be no election of members of Council, and_ if no steps were taken to, arouse interest in the Mayoralty, they might fail to record their votes. Others present supported this view, and on the motion of Mr. Wm. Coleman, it was agreed that the association should declare in favour of Dr. Campbell, and that all possible steps should be taken to forward that gentleman's candidature for the Mayoralty. The candidates for the various wards where contests are to be held were then discussed, and on a ballot being taken it was decided that the association should support the following: South Ward: Messrs. R. Farrell, B. Tudehope, A. Rosser. Ponsonby Ward: Messrs. John Court, C. J. Parr, Jas. Stiohbury: Grafton Ward: Messrs. Jas. Jamieson, J. Hewson, M. Casey. CAMBRIDGE.

Mr. W. F. Buckland was elected unopposed for the Mayoralty. The following were nominated for the positions of councillors Messrs. C. W. Arnold, C. Boyce, Jas. Cargo, W. T. Carr, G. E. Clark, R. Davies, W. Escott, J. Ferguson. J. Howe, F. O'Toole, J. R. S. Richardson, C. Roberts, A. A. Smith, A. Wallace, and T. Wells.— [Own Correspondent.]

THAMES BOROUGH. :[kboh OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Thames, Wednesday. The nominations for the Mayoralty and Council of the Thames Borough closed at noon to-day. For the Mayoralty two candidates have been nominated, viz., Mr. Frank Trembath (the present Mayor) and Mr. Samuel Hetlierington, the former being nominated by Messrs. W. L. Thorburn, John Muir, N. civile, and M. Whitehead, and the latter by Messrs. W. D. Reid and Peter Lamb. This will necessitate a poll being taken, which will take place on Wednesday next. With respect to the nominations received for the various ward seats on the Council, the number received was just equal to the number required, so that no election will be required, consequently the returning officer (Mr. T. W. Clarke) has declared them duly elected. The nominations were as follows:—North Ward: Mr. John W. Poulgrain, nominated by Messrs. Alfred Price and R. 11. Ellis; Mr. (Archibald Burns (new member), nominated by Messrs. John Muir and James Hawkes ; William John Deeble, nominated by Messrs. John. Wilson and A. G. Taylor. South Ward: Mr. Theodore Wood, nominated by Messrs. Win. Culpitt and Ge£. Denby ; Mr. James McGowan Loughlin (new member), nominated by Messrs. Nathaniel Payne and Thos. Donovan; Mr. Robt. R. MenzieSj nominated by Messrs. Fredk. Dann and Geo. Denby. Middle Ward: Mr. Wm. Burton (new member), nominated by Messrs E. McDonnell and Wm. Finlay; Mr. Thos. Radford (new member), 0 nominated by Messrs. E. McDonnell and J. W. Hall; Mr. Wm. Davy, nominated by Messrs. John Rowe and Francis Battson.' TE AROHA. [EY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Te Aiioita, Wednesday. The following, nominations have been received for the positions of Mayor and councillors : For Mayor: Messrs. S. L. Hirst and W. H. Wright. For councillors: Messrs. S. L. Hirst, W. H. Wright, T. C. Bell, E. Smardon, Geo. Davey, J. W. May, A. Laybourn, Geo. Sherlock, W. H. Windsor, A. M. Donald, 0. F. Pilling, and A. F. Thomas. The retiring Mayor (Mr. Gallagher) does not seek re-election. The two candidates for the Mayoral position have been nominated as councillors also. In the event of both being returned as councillors, the one who is elected Mayor will, of course, retire from the Council, in which case a second election to fill an extraordinary vacancy will be necessary. HASTINGS. [BY TELEGRAPH.- ESS ASSOCIATION.] : Hastings, Wednesday. Mr. C. A. Fitzrby, a former Mayor, will contest the Mayoralty of Hastings with the present occupant, Mr. W. Y. Dennett. Ten candidates are nominated for nine vacancies 011 the Council.

HAWERA. [BY TELEGRAM.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Haweba, Wednesday. Messrs. Major and Robbins are candidates for the Mayoralty, and there are only sufficient nominations for the Council to fill the seats.