DEFECTION FROM DEMOCRATS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22721, 6 November 1935, Page 10

DEFECTION FROM DEMOCRATS

(Per United Press Association) » AUCKLAND, November 5. Mr T. Lamont, who was previously announced as the official Democrat candidate for the Roskill seat, stated to-day that he was no longer a member of the Democrat Party. Mr Lamont said he did not wish to discuss the reasons for severing his connection with the party, nor would he say,whether he would be withdrawing as a candidate for Roskill. COMMUNIST CANDIDATE (Per United \ Press Association) AUCKLAND, November 5. It was announced to-day by the Auckland section of the Communist Party that Mr H. M. Smith would be the party's candidate for Grey Lynn seat at the general election in place of Mr L. Howson/ who had previously been selected, but owing to unforseen circumstances was leaving the Auckland district. CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON, November ,5. Mr P. B. Fitzherbert announces the withdrawal of his candidature for the Otaki seat. . He explains that he accepted nomination to emphasise the necessity for putting an end to moneylendmg, and withdraws in favour of the Labour Party as it is too late in the day to centre public attention on this issue. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS Mr A. S. Falconer (Dunedin North).— Upper Junction School, at'B p.m. Mr J. W. Munro (Dunedin North).— Coronation Hall, Maori Hill, at 8 p.m. Mr P. Neileon (Dunedin Central). — Mornington tram terminus, at 7.30 p.m.; corner Elgin road and Benhar street, at 8 P-m. ~ „ „ , -r, Mr F. Jones (Dunedin South).—Dunedin South Town Hall, at 8 p.m. Mr D. C. Cameron (Dunedin Central). —Carroll street. St. Andrew's Hall, at 8 p.m. • Mr A. Campbell (Chalmers).—Momona, at 8 p.m. _ Mr A. E. Ansell (Chalmers).— Warrington, at 8 p.m. _ ~ _■ , Dr D. G. M'Millan (Dunedm West).— Leith street, Orange Hall, at 8 p.m. . • Captain R. Fraser (Chalmers).—Waitati. at 8 p.m. Mr W. A. M'Naught (Central Otngo). —Queensberry, at 10 a.m.; Bendigo, at 1 p.m.; Lowburn, at 3.30 p.m.; Cromwell, at 8 p.m. „ Mr N. Knell (Waitaki).—Oteraata, at 5 p.m.; Omarama, at 8 p.m. Mr W. A. Bodkin (Central Otago).— Makarora, at 12.30 p.m.; Hawea Flat, at 8 p.m. ,_ Mr H. K. Edie (Central Otago).— Becks, at 3 p.m.; St. Bathans, at 6 p.m.; Lauder, at 8.30 p.m. _ f Mr J. A. Macpherson (Oamaru) —Maheno, at 8 p.m. Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer (Oamaru).— Awamoko, at 8 p.m. Mr J. A. Roy (Clutha) .—Akatore, at 10 a.m.; Glenledi, at 11 a.m.; Akatore Coast, at 12 noon; Taieri Mouth, at 3 p.m.; Waihola, at 8 p.m. Rev. E. T. Cox (Clutha).—lnch Clutha, at 1.30 p.m.; Wangaloa, at 3 p.m.; Benhar, at 6 p.m.; Stirling, at 8 p.m.