MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13268, 27 April 1905, Page 3

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

THE CITY. , . Tho municipal elections ill the city yesterday did not occasion iany undue excitement, and -the polling altogether was small in comparison. to the number on the rolls. There is no doubt'the! absence of a contest for the mayoralty was responsible in some measure for the lack of interest displayed. Mr, J. Braithwaitc, it mil be remembered, was elected Mayor unopposed, while there was no contest, for High Ward. Presuming that each elector-voting recorded votes for threo candidate, the votes recorded, in comparison with' the number of voters on the roll,, was small indeed. Tho polling booths were fairly quiet all day, but during tho luncheon hours and between 6 and 7 p.m. there was fairly goou polling. ■ A feature of tho elections in the city proper was tho rebuff experienced by the Ilatopayers and Householders' Association in tho defeat of 'its president, _ who stood for South Ward, and 0110 .of its nominees for 801 l Ward. Notwithstanding tho chango in the form of voting, tho number of informal votes east was very small. Of the members of the old City Council who stood for election, only two wcro defeated—namely, Or J. Barnes and Cr Dr Gordon Macdonald. Within 20 minutes of the closing of tho polls the result of Bell Ward election was received at the Town Hall, followed very shortly after by Leitli Ward and South Ward, and then :ame South Dunedin—Caversham being considerably behind tho vest. The results were tnnounced from tho Town Hall steps by Mr T. B. Fairbairn, returning officer, in !ho presence of a very large gathering of people—tho wholo street in the vicinity Ming crowded. The placing of the candidates is shown by the following table, the first three in the oaso of each ward being declared elected:— Beii, Ward,. "William Burnett 363 Thomas Scott ... 354 Richard Brinslcy 351 James Neil Ml Stewart A. Scott 84 , Informal ... .„ ... 7 Leith Ward, ■ George Lawrence ... ... 706 James Small ... 695 Frederick! R. Riley ~.. ... 524Jolin Barnes 450 Alexander G. Christopher 296 Informal 7 South Ward. James Gore 236 Henry Crust 235 . James Arkle ... • ... ... 165 Joseph Milnes 129 . Gordon Macdonald 96 Informal ... 2 Cavehsham Wabd.-' Municipal KonOffices. sington. Total. John Wilson 321 157 478 Thomas Colo 242 195 437 R. W. Rutherford 318 118 436 James Rust'on ... 97- 166 263 Geo. F. Burgess ... 95 28 123 Win. H. Middleton 53. 22 75 Informal . 1 3 .4 South Du.vedi.v Ward. Thomas Fiddis 671 James Harrison. 512 John B. Shacklock 490 Thomas Smith 371 William Wardrop 311 Robert C. Procter 177 ' . Informal 6' The numbers of electors on the roll were as follow:—Bell Ward 1773, Leith Ward 2643, South Ward 762, Caversham Ward 1590, and South Dunedin Ward 1569, while, if' the numbers of votes east were divided by three, tho numbers voting were, roughly, Bell Ward 435, Loith Ward' 892, South Ward 287, Caversham 605, and South Dunedin 846. Cr T. Scott, clectcd for Bell Ward, said lie had to thank tho electors for tho honourable position in which they had plaoed him, and they might depend upon it that as far as lay in his power he should not do anything which would not bo pleasing to them. He also thanked a great many members of tho Ratepayers' Association for doing their best to elect him.—(Applause.) He also apologised for the absence of Cr Burnett and of Mr S. A. Seott. Cr Brinsley thanked' tho electors for again placing him on tho council as one of their representatives. During tho short time iie had been in the council he had tried to do his duty, and would endeavour to do so in future.—(Applause.) He regretted that the electors had not turned up at the polls better, but. ho supposed tho reason waE the a bsence of a mayoral con - test. ' Cr Lawrence, who was received with applause. said he thanked tho electors of Leith Ward from his heart for putting him in the proud position at the head of the poll. He felt that the people in Leith Ward appreciated honest and hard work. Ever since he had been in the council he had endeavoured to do what was right on behalf of his constituents, and also in tho interests of the oity.—(Applause.) Next year he intended to seek a higher' position. —(Applause.) Mr J. Small said lie thanked tho electors of Loith Ward for the confidence reposed in him. He would do all he could to safeguard the interests not only of the electors of Leith Ward, but also of Greater Dunedin.—(Applause.) Cr Barnes said though a defeated candidate ho bad much pleasure in thanking those who voted for him. Ho did not really think he was going to be defeated, but seeing he was not on the ticket" of the Ratepayers' Association he could hardly expect anything else, seeing -that the Ratepayers' Association represented the ratepayers—(Cries of " No!") He also thanked those who voted against him for possibly liavintr dono him a good turn. He might seek election at some later period.—(Applause.) Cr T. Scott apologised for the absence, owing to ill-health, of Cr Crust. ' Cr Gore thanked the eJectoi's of South Ward for again electing him. He had now represented that ward for 18 years, and it'was exceedingly gratifying to him to bo again placed in the position.—(Applause.) Cr Jiddis said there was nothing that could give liiiu greater pleasure than to be . placed at the head of tho poll for South Dunedin, and he could assure tho electors, v;hom he thanked sincerely, he would do tho work fearlessly and favour no man. While ho sat- in the City Council there would be no crooked work.—(Laughter and applause.) It didn't- matter sometimes how long some men remained in a place, they were no better liked, while the longer others remained the better they were liked, the same as with Fiddis.—(Laughter and applause.) Cr Harrison thanked the electors of South. Dunedin for the honourable position they had placed him in. He .was a comparative strangot in South Dunedin, and was very pleased indeed to note tho confidence reposed in him by the electors. Ho would do his utmost in the interests of the ward he rc-prescntcd. Cr Shackloek said the interests of tho ward lie represented would have his best attention and the liest of his ability.—(Applause.) Mr Smith said though a defeated candidate for South Dunedin he was in no way disgraced. He only caino forward at tho request of n largo number of ratepayers. Ho regretted the fesult of the election in one particular, and that was that t'ie best man had been thrown out—(Dissent); lie referred to Cr Wardrop. who, as far as ability and knowledge of municipal law was concerned, was equal to all the rest of the candidates put together. Cr,J. Wilson thanked the electors of Caversham for placing him at the head of the poll. He would continue to act in tho interests of the electors not only of Caversham, lut of Greater Dunedin.—(Applause.) Cr Colo thanked' tho electors of Caversham very sincerely. He had served them now for 20 years, and had been ono of the first to urge amalgamation.—(Applause.) Durinsr his term of office lie would do his liest to, fulfil his duties in a satisfactory manner. Cr* Rutherford thanked the pcoplo of Caversham for their continued* confidence j in him, and he hoped that by the end of two. years they would still have every confidence in him." Or Ruetou said although defeated he was not disgraced, and he would come forward at somo future time. . Cr Burgess said that, defeated, he had to thank those who voted for him, and'he would still continue to do his best in.thfi interests of that district. He moved a vote of thanks to the returning officer, Jd'r; Fairbairn. for his admirable' arrangements for the election. /:■ •, . / This was seconded by Cr Gore, and carried with acclamation.. A.special meetimr of the executive of the Ratepayers anil. Householders:. Association ! was held • in', the Palace Hotel last night, j when -the members expressed great sittisfaction at tho result of the election, ;10 out'j of 12 6f its nouiiness havin" been-ejected to j the coiincil. This .result, in the opinion, of tho executive, sho.vs that the ratepayers have eonfiflence in tho association.; and they trnsf that as time goes on the association . ■ will' still retain tho confidence it lias, at-V toine.d. • ■.. ■ ■

1 , ROSLYN. . | The municipal elections at Roslyn aroused •a littlo more interest than usual, 'there ' being- a contest, in jjnoh of the '.wards''for j the positions of councillors,;. and . Messrs I L. Kcmnitz and A. Washer >cohtested the ! mayoralty. During the whole; of the day small groups of . candidates and; electors were observable in.the vicinity, of tho polling booths, and canvassers, either in the shape of candidates thamselves'or someone acting on their behalf, were busily employed all day inducing electors to go to tho poll and record their: votes. There was a general opinion during the afternoon that • Mr Washer would _bo the successful candidate for the'mayoralty, and in some quarters it was freely asserted that certain of the old councillors would bo defeated in the wards. These prognostications proved in the main -to be correct, and the results are that some new blood has been infused into the council." The total number of electors on tho mayoral roll is 1400, and half of; this number recorded then- votes. Shortly before 8 p.m. Mr Wedge,, returning officer, announced the result of the mayoral election as follows: L. Kcmnitz. A. Washer. Council Chambers 43 83 Sunnysidc Ward 150 169 Roslyn Institute 41 55 Oddfellows' Hall . 73 139 Totals 307 446 Majority for A. Washer 139. Informal voles, 7 . The annouueement was received with applauso by the 200 electors who had assembled. Mr Washer briefly thanked the ' electors who had voted for him, and stated that, though he had no eommittco, a number of his friends had voluntarily exerted themselves on his behalf, and others, with whom ho was not personally .acquainted, had also worked for his return, and it was largely to these efforts that ho was in the position he held that- evening. Ho would tako an early opportunity of addressing the electors on the finances of tho borough. The councillors. who had been returned with him were a splendid team, and he had no doubt tlicy would assist him to do tho work which he thought should be done.— (Applause.) Mr Kemnitz said lie had not personally solicited a vow, and had not asked anyone to solicit a vote for him. He had left tho matter .entirely in the hands of the ratepayers. No doubt had ho personally canvassed the electors, as his opponent had done, he would have been at the head of the poll. Personally, ho had no wish for tho, position, and it was. only at the earnest wish of a number of the electors that ho had allowed himself to bo nominated. Ho had had the honour of holding tho position for three successive terms, and he had no doubt, tnough he was not at present successful, that the electors at some future time would sgain repose their confidence in him. Holding the opinions whioh he did on the borough finances, he felt ho wns quite justified in coming- forward, and he would come forward again for n similar position or for a seat as a councillor. The policy which he had advocated was a sound ono. The overdraft, had gone up in a manner that should not be encouraged, and it would certainly follow that the rates would go up also.—(Applause.) ( COUNCILLORS. The results of tho ward elections were announced as follows at the various booths by tho deputy returning officers:— . Linden Ward.-John Alex. M'Millan }%'• J^ H '. , V ' Hame| . 160 i F - F. M'Carthv, 137; David Sutherland, 86; informal, '2. Messrs Hamel and Sutherland held seats in tho last council. ' Kilgoui- Ward.—Alex. Mathcson, 78; David Dawson, 69; George Calder, 63; Alex. C. Bcgg, 54; informal 1. The first three were declared duly elected, Messrs A. 0. Bcffg, G. CaUler, and D. Dawson wcro members of tho old council, the firstnamed 1 having been connected ' with tho council, with the exception of one break when on a visit to the Old Country, for 25 years. Mr Bear? is at present on a visit to th© Homo Country. • Wavorley Ward—William Stevenson. 89' John Todd, 82; Alex. M'Millan, 73; James Sim. 52; informal 1. The three first-named candidates were declared duly elected. Messrs A. M'Millan and James Sim held seats in the old council, the last-named having ben a member for 17 years. Sunnyside Ward.—William ' Wilkinson, 194; John Bell, 144; Joseph Hunter. 139; Thomas Howard, 130; David Henderson, 125; John Ovens, 93: informal 4. Messrs Hunter and Howard held seats in the last council.- - - MORNINGTON. Sixty or seventy persons assembled outsido the mam polling booth at Mornington last evening to hear the result of the polling for mayor and councillors declared. It was atwut 8.30 before tho final result was an ; nouueed by the returning officer, Mr ; I>. kelson, ihe total number of Tfltopayers on tho roll was 1604, and of these 574 easttheir votes for the mayoral election, which resulted 111 the return of Mr William- Henderson, who polled 417 votes to Mr Jamesletch Simon's. 152; informal votes, 5. The successful candidate polled 177 votes in xirst Ward out of 673 on the roll, 127 in Second Ward out of 514, and 113 in Third Hard out of 417. Mr Simon's figures were 60 in First Ward, 45 in Second'-Ward, and 47 iu Third Ward. Tho following are the c.etails of the voting- for botli mayor and councillors:— ■ 2UYOR. William Henderson 417 James Petch Simon ... ... 152 Majority for.Mr Hoiidersoii, 265; informal votes, 5. i COUNOU/LOIIS. ! First Ward,-Charles Hadfield Statham, 214; Herbert A. LeCren, 210; Arthur P M'Carthy, 156; Andrew Millar, 83; informal, 1. Second Ward.—John Hopo, 126; David wcol, 118; Francis Anderson, 97; Eobert • Wilson. 72; informal, 1. Third Ward.-Samuel Dickson, 103; Alfred Charles Birt, 98: Edward T. Clarke, 98; Alexander Alexander, 65; Henry Robert Mcody, 44. Tho first three named candidates were returned for each ward. Mr Nicol, addressing the ratepayers, said there was a great deal to be done in tho borough .yet, and pointed out that all, or nearly all, of tho £8000 loan had been expended. The council had been very reluctant to raise the rates, but if that had not been done it would have had to borrow money, and ho would draw their attention to the fact that theirs was the lowest rated lwrough about Dunedin. If thoy wanted progress they must have money to pay for it. Mr Anderson said he regarded the trainways as a splendid asset as far as tho main line was concerned. Ho was still againstthe Elgin road extension, which he thought would not pay for many years to come, and would take away from tho earnings of tho main line. Ho thought for last month t! had got about 9s 5d from tho extension liiio -.over working expenses. Mr Henderson, who spoke next, said he would endeavour to discharge his duties as Mayor efficiently, trusted that at the end of his term he would stand as high in the estimation of the ratepayers as ho did at present. He was in hopes that the tramways would soon bo completed and paid for, and that tho borough would be lit by'some means. He thought it was the worst lit borough about Dunedin. Then ho was in hopes they would soon.have a. water sehemo under way. What they now had to do was to raise money to act. Mr Hope said he had not worked to secure his return, as he considered thatif a man had the confidence of the ratepayers there was no reason why he should be put to the expense and trouble of working up an election. Mr Dickson said his -future would bo something like his past—that was, lie would endeavour to do his duty to those who had c'.ected him. Ho stood alone as an independent candidate, and . had had no partv or ticket. Mr LeCren very briefly thanked the ratepayers for electing hinfc and also returned thanks on behalf of Messrs "Statham and M'Carthy. . The proceedings terminated with,a vote of thanks to the. returning officer, who mentioned that ho had to offer an apoloev for the absence of. the late Mayor, Mr Simon, who was away in Christohurch. NORTH-EAST TAUjEY. Consideroblei interest centred in the muni- [ oipal elections at North-Enst Valley," and I there was quite a lam gathering in front of the main booth when the , results were announced shortly after 10 o'clock last evening. Some 1650 names were on the roll, and rather more than half of- tlioee ( .elieiblo' recorded their votes. .In. all, about-14 informal votes were recorded . For the mayoral election iho result whs .'!= follows:— ' > Henry Duncan ... ... ... ... 447 ; .William. King ... ... ... .... 412 V : Majority for Mr Duncan, 35. : Details of voting for the mayoral position at tho various booths wore:—Main boothDuncan, 283.; King, 24°.; Town Hall bcoth ' —Duncan,' 99; King. 122. }Opoho booth-

Duncan, 42; King, 36. ;Pine ; .Hill School— Puncan, 16; King, 1. : Upper Junction — Duncan, 7; King, 5. '. There were 14 candidates for nine positions on: the council, tha successful candi-dates-being as under:— ■ ■ ' ; John Campbell ... ... ... 594 ■Riohard Hotting..'. .588 William I'ryor .... ~, 499 James Farquharson ... 495 William B. Anderson... 4SO Henry Thompson ... 453 Colin Macandrew... ... 442 William. M. 801t... ... ... ... 402 ' William Mowat •.... ... ... ... 333The unsuccessful candidate wore:—Wil'Robinson, 340; Jama? Wilson, 303; William Brittendcn, 297; AVilliam Doyle, 290: and Robert Ferguson, 248. i Mr Duncan, who was received with hearty | applause, said ho was very proud at finding ; himself at : the haad of the poll, He had ] come forward boldly to state his views, and the result of the election showed that the ratepayers had appreciated the stand he took. As for the contest, he had conducted it in tho' purest manner possible. Mr King thanked those who had voted for him, and trusted he could tako his defeat in a proper spirit. He had always tried to do his duty towards the borough to ' the utmost of his ability, and he trusted that the council elected that day and the Mayor would have a happy term of office.—(Applause.) • Tho successful candidates for the council addressed those present briefly thanking them for their election, and a vote of thanks to tho returning officer (Mr Theodore Arnold), moved by Mr Camnbell, brought proceedings to a close. MAORI HILL. At Maori Hill thero was no eontcst for tho mayoralty, and North Ward was the only - ono contested, tho voting being as follows:—James B. Booth, 35; AV. H. Harliour, 27; A. Aaskoy, 26. The two first-, named candidates were declared duly clectcd. Water Supply Poll.—A poll was taken on a proposal to make a contract with the City Corporation for 21 years for a water supply for South Ward and part- of East Ward, the City Corporation to do tho work of reticulation and to charge the same water rates as in the City, and the voting was as follows:—For the proposal, 131; against, 37: .majority for, 94; The. proposal was accordingly declared carried. ST. ICILDA. An election for tho return of five councillors to represent Park Ward in the Borough of St. Kilda was held at the Council Chambers. St. Kilda, yesterday, and resulted in the return of the followini candidates:—Frederick Scanlan, 111; William John Burl;, 100; Thomas Ashton. 99; AVilliam Viekery, 99; and Hugh William Allon, 79. Henry Marcus Lyders, who was also nominated, received 73 votes. Tho total number of votes recorded was 561, none of which was informal. Air Scanlau briefly returned thanks to tho electors for returning him at the head of the poll; while Mr Marlow (who was returned unopposed as Mayor) and Mr C, J. Gore (one of those chosen to represent Mussnlburgh Ward) did likewise. A vote of thanks was passed to the returning officer (Mr J. B. Dick), and Ihe few peonlo gathered round the building dispersed. PORT CHALMERS.' The polling for the election of two councillors to represent South Ward in Port Chalmers Borough Council took place yesterday, the voting being as follows:—AV. M'Donald, 63; J. Shanks, 49; W. Gibb, 48. The first two wcro declared duly elected by Mr M. Limn, tho returning officer. All the candidates returned thanks to their supprters, Mr Gibb intimating that ho would come forward again on some future occasion. AVIiST HARBOUR. The pollins for the office of Mayor of the Borousrh of AVest Harbour, which took place yesterday, resulted as follows: — David Larnanh 113 Samiucl Thomas Bolton 99 Majority for Mr Lurnach, 14. Informal vote, 1. MO3GIEL. Mr Thomas Aitkcn was re-elected Mayor of Mosgiel without opposition. The following councillors were elected, also unopposed:—Messrs John Diclier, Francis Marshall, John Rowan, A. F- Queleh, F. Seaton, Win, C. Brown, Arthur Drakley, Edward Wilson. One councillor has still to be elected. ' : HAAVKSBURY. . . The polline 1 for the election of Mayor for Hawlcshurv '(Wnikouaiti) resulted .in 'the--re-turn of Mr Thomas Smith by a majority of two votes. The voting was us follows: — Thomas Smith, -119; George Maxwells 117. There were two informal votes. The following were-eJcctod to the cfiuncil:—ll AV. Fell, 176; A. Heckler, 176; D. AV. Malloch 175; M. JamicsoD, 148; T. Johnston, 145; N. Stewart, 144; E. Williams, 140; G. J. L. Kerr, 112; J. Kendall, 101. The other candidates were:—A. A. Fleming, 94; D. O'Holloran, 92. The election excited great interest, and out of the 353 on the roll 238 voted, whiln at the declaration 200 people were present. "Those olccted addressed the gathering, and were all well received. CORE. The mayoral election resulted as follows: D. L. Poppelwcll (present Mayor), 350; A. A. Mac Gibbon, 342; majority, 8. The election of three- councillors for South Ward resulted.:—Dr George Copland, 172; D. M'Farlano, 165; A. Hartley, 120. The other candidates were:—O. Kellv. 89; A. J. Pope, 75. MATAURA. : Tho mayoral election resulted as follows: H. Cameron, 146; J. Lowden, jim,, 79 j majority, 67. WELLINGTON. : (Per Uxitki) Piibss Association.) AVELIiINGTON, April 26. Unusual interest was taken in the city mayoral oleetion, There were six candidates, and the voting resulted:—Hon. T. AV. Hislop, 3055; AV. Barber, 2372; J. Devine, 1724; J. Luke, l?o5; W. Wardell, 657; J. Smith, 432. There was a great crowd in front of tliu New Zealand Times office, where the candidates gave addresses after the result was known. In fact, there was nearly as much excitement as'on the occasion o[ the parliamentary election. This was partly duo to tho fact that, there are 39 candidates for 15 spats on the City Council, including a "Labour six." It is not expected the results of the voting for thesa can bo known until early in the morning. Mr Pearce was elected Mayor of Karori, and Mr M'Donald of tho Hutt. Our own correspondent wires:—"The

victory of the Hon. T. W. Hislop iu the mayoral election wis well received It is a singular coincidence that Mr Hislop's vot6 numbered just eight more thaa that which put Mr Aitk*n at the head of the poll last year. On that occasion only 6157 votes wcro cast There are 19,705 voters 011 tho roll, and the total number of valid votes cast to-day was 9695; so that, more than 10,000 electors failed to record their votes. Even greater interest was token in the City Council elections than in tho recent parliamentary bye-election. All the candidates and their "friends worked energetically, and in addition to this tho solid organisation of tho labour vote wis responsible for a comparatively heavy poll. A labour ticEct of six candidates is unique in a. municipal election, and the friends of tho cause worked liard on behalf of tho " labour six." Otherwise there were no distinct lines oi party in the election. The voting paper for the City Council, with its 39 names, was an awesomo document, to tie average voter. It was ibout 18in long,- with the names printed ill typo fairly small, so that thoy might, bo crowded into tho available space. Opposite each name was a square space for tho cross to indicate the vote. It was a formidable task to ask tho ekctor. to select 15 names from this' imposing array, and there need not bo much wonder that many of the publio shrank from the ordeal and contented themselves with voting for tho four, six, or eight men whom they happened to know. One elector stood outside a booth and invited each one who came along to name a candidate. In this Way he got his 1.5 names, and east his vote 1 accordingly, ■ It was a novel, mode of selecting a. ticket. but 1 it was accomplished with a sigh of relief. | The greatest trouble was experionml by ..tluy ' returning officer and his deputies because of tlfe extraordinary length of time occupied by some voters. One elector remained in the booth for fully half an hour contem- . platively regarding the paper, and might have been there still had the. returning officer not called his attention to the fact that thcro were other peonle who would : liko to get a chance to vote some' time , that day. ' Oh,' said the elector, imperturb- | ably, 'I was reading the paper and trying to select. 15 names; it's very complicated, you know.' He was typical of manv others who sorely vexed the officials and delayed the rolling.' The . counting'of the. votes for the City Council candidates was begun after the mayoral returns were completed, and is likely to take till daylight." ; 7" [By Teugrahi.] • , AUCKLAND.—Very keen interest was taken in the; mayoral election. for tho city. The candidates were Messrs Arthur M.

Myers, John: M'Lood, and J.-T. Julian, tho two last-named, being members of tho retiring coupqd,/.Tto .running '.was between Messrs Myers and:M'Leod, ; It'was gonerally expected that - Myers would. win, though Mr .M'Lood had a strong following amongst friendly -societies,. the Tempe'ranco" party, and" the. working.'classes, and his supporters'/expressed themselves confident of .victory, rip' till., the'last. .The result was a victory'.for Mr. Myers , by a majority, of 1652, he ..receiving. 5195'; votes, as' against 3541 for Mr-'M'Leod.- Mr Julian secured 627votes. Mr Myers is a native of Ballarat,but has spent practically- bis whole life in Auckland. "He is .38 years of ago. For' 12 scats on the City Council' there are' 24 candidates, and the results .will not be known till after, midnight. '• . PARNELL,—John Fitt was re-elected Mayor.' ; ; THAMES.—Archibald '-Burns (497) defeated the retiring 'Mayor (435). - "WAIHI,—-Tho mayoral election, resulted in tho re-election'" of Mr Thomas Gilmour by a-majority of 369.' y GISBORNti.—Mr ; John Townloy was elected' Mayor; defeating-'Air W. D. Sysnar by 26 votes. . • ■\VANGANUI.—The municipal election resulted in tlie.return of Messrs T. B. "Williams, G. S. ■ Bridge, E. N,. Jj|Biion, T. 11. Battle, H, T. Johns, H.- A, Purser, P. Roll. O. Calnan, aiid R. AV, Green, , MASTERTON.—Mayoralty :' J. Rennall (re-elected). 633; J. Hessev, 473. HASTINGS.—W. J. Dennett, 500; T. J. Thompson, 358; W, 'Lane (present Mavor). 175. PALMER,STON NORTH.-Intenso interest was taken in the mayoral election, which resulted:— Maurice Cohen, 852; Henrv Haydon,'72o. H.VWTSRA MAY OR ALTY.—B. .C, Robbills (re-elected), 274-; J.'M'Aneny. 163. NELSON.—Henry' Baigent, 728; J. Piner (late Mayor), 563, . - : PI®NH.EIM.—For Mayor, Councillor Edward H. Penney defoated Councillor James B. Green by 290 to 268. (rRFiYMOUTH—Mr Pot.rio (tho present Mayor), 816: T)r M'Brearty. 390. Tlw returns for tho election of councillors will not bo declared till an early hour in the morning. There was a very heavy poll, but no excitement. OAM.ARII.—Mayoral election: R. Millig/in, 657: % IT. Frith. '306. TNYERCARGTLL.—Mr Scaiidrett (Hie present Mn.vnr) wasm-nlecWd, wiling 1095 votes. Mr R R. M'Kay, tho oilier candidate, polled 308. .