THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2389, 14 December 1899, Page 20

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

THE RESULTS OF THE POLLING. OTAGO. CITY OF DUNEDIN". MILLAR 9045 ARNOLD 8290 BARCLAY 7363 Mackenzie 6726 Sligo .. 6415 Hnynes 4919 Chapman 1222 Informal, 46-3. \B39rr-On the roll, 20,264. 1897 (by-election, through the death of Mr JPiFh)— A. Sligo, 5045; H. Gourley, 4065; W. Hutchison, 2030. Votes recorded, 11,195 ; on fcha roll, 14,811. 1896— Scobie Mackenzie, 7821; Millar, "6236 ; Fish, 6067; Pinkerton, 5723; Hutchison, 5016..; ft.. C. Begg, 4412; Earnahaw, 2421; Gore, 1300;" Burton, 374; Aston, 272; Lester, 203; Nicol, 196,- Votes recorded, 40,047. 1893— Pinkerton, 6771; Earnshaw, 6066; Hutchison, 5771; Fish, 5447; Gourley, 4031; Gore, »728; Haynes, 2283; Nicol, 407. On the roll, 16,926 ; -vote* recorded, 12,877. 1890-^-Pinkerton t 3209; Fish, 2934; HutchiBon, 2^33; Allen, 2453; Leary, 183SJ Lee Smithy 1835. Votes recorded, 15,134. CAVERSHAiI. MORRISON 2858 Warren -1752 1899— 0n the roll, Q264. 1896— Morrison, 2307, Sidey, 1126; Wardrop, 664 ; Barron, 305. Votes recorded, 4402 ; on the roll, 5632. 1893 — Morrison, 1335; Barron, 1199; Munro, 13. Votes recorded, 2*582 ; on the roll, 3499. 1890 — Dawson, 877; Ross, 457; Wilkinson, 16. . OAMARU. DUNCAN 2500 21'Pherson 1243 Informal votes, 146. 1899— 0n the roll, 4881. 1896— Duncan, 2297; Sievwrighfc, 1526. Votes recorded, 3823 ; on the roll, 4615. 1893— Duncan, 1608; P. B. Fraser, 1193; D. Dunn, 252; Frith, 50. Votes recorded, 3018; »n the roll, 4142. 1890— Duncan, 1105; Hislop, 635. WAIHEMO. 1899 — Hon. J. M'Kenzie, without opposition. On the roll, 4431. 1896— Hon. J. M'Kenzie, 1926; J. Duncan,. 1372. ' Votes recorded, 3298 ; on the roll, 4100. 1893— Hon. J. M'Kenzie, 1796; Scobie Mackenzie, 1472. Votes recorded, 3265; on the roll, 3886. 1890— M'Kenzie, 70S;- Buckland, 356; Bruce, 837. WAIKOUAITI. • ALLEN 1743 White U6O '1599— On the roll, 4257. 1806— Allen, 1427; J. J. Ramsay, 661; Green, 588; A. Thomson, 370; Clark, 57. Votes recorded, 3103; on the roll, 3991. '.953— J. Groan, 1020; G. F. Bruce, 538; A. Thomson, 514 ; T. Smith, 82. Votos recorded, 2188; on the roll, 3227. [Note.— ln Chalmers, the main portion of which is now in Waikoutiiti, J. A. Millar polled 1748 and E. G. Allen »627.] TAIERI. « CARNCROSS 1924 3«gg .. .. T. 1461 1896— Carncross, 1679 ; Graham, 1159. Votes recorded, 2835 ; on the roll, 3859. IS93 — Carncioss, 1402; J. C. Buckland, 1322. Votes recorded, 2724; on the roll, 3565. 1890— Carncross, - 543 ; Snow, 421 ; Barroji, 820; Burns, 118. BRUCE. ALLEN 196G Anderson 1600 1899— 0n the roll, 4665. 1896— Alien, 2039 ; Au!d, 979. Votes recorded, B018; on the roll, 4030. — James Allen, unopposed. "SO2 (by-election)— Allen, 1085; Lee Smith, 520. IS9O— J. W. Thomson, 872; Jamec Smith, 87?. TUAPEKA. BENNET 1753 Rawlins 1372 Fraser 323 1899- On the roll, 4760. IS9B (by-election)— Rawlins, 1118; Ramsay, fi-L; Gilkison, 001; Syiues, 533; Sim (retired), 11. 1896— Larnaeh, 1589; Rawlins, 1563. Votes recorded, 3t57 ; on the roll, 3907. 1691 \ by-election)— Larmich, 1373; Scobie Mackenzie, 1319. 1393— Pyke, 1227; Rawlins, &31; A. Fraser, M 5: Byrne, 159. ■■830— Valcatine, 835; Brown, 813. CLUTHA. -THOMSON 1533 MvLeod 132 Malcolm 605~ j699— On the roll, 4981. i.B96— J. W. Thomson, 1931; Edio, 1076; Ay-

I son, 415; Blair, 204. Votes recorded, 3686; on the roll, 4644. 1833— T. Mackenzie, 1971 ; Brugh, 1139. Votes recorded, 3110; on the roll, 4119. 1890 — T. Mackenzie, unopposed. WAKATIPU. FRASER 1823 Kelly 1717 Majority for Mr,Fraser, 169. i 1899— 0n the roll, 4765. •' 1896— Fraser, 1595; George, 1260; Graham, 128. Votes recorded, 2893; on the roll, 4016. . 1803— W. Fraser, 1171 ; J. O'Meara, 841 ; Hon. W. J. M. Larnach, 678. Votes recorded, 2890; on the roll, 4026. 1890 — Hon. T. Fergus, unopposed. MATAURA. M'NAB 2131 Raymond 1977 1899— 0n the roll, 5186. 1898 (by-eelction, through MrG. F. Richard- ' son's resignation) — M'Nab, 1894 ; Ward, 1507. ! 189G— Richardson, 2052; M'Nab, 1851. Votes recorded, 3303 ; on the roll, 4997. ! 1893— M'Nab, 1417; Richardson, 1300; Christie, 361. Votes recorded, 3031 ; on the roll, 4204. 1690 — Richardson, 836; Fraser, 713. . JNVERCARGILL. 1 J. A. HAiVAN 2451 ' j- J. W. Kelly .. .. 2189 Majority for Hanan, 259. 1 1899-^-On the roll, 5874. ! IS96— Kelly, 2238; Sinclair, 1659; Scandrett, ,646. Votes recorded, 4543; dn the roll, 5713. • IS93— Kelly, 2432; Hatch, 1181. • Votes recorded, 3604; on the rojl, 4608. 1690— Kelly, 633; Bain, 517; Feldwick, 366. j AWARUA. / 3". G. WARD 2279 • W. T. Murray 660 ] This election was run On prohibition lines J solely. No change in licensing probable. 1699— 0n the roll, 4151. I 1£97 (by-election, fhrough Mr Ward's resignation)— Ward, 2011; Cowan, 914. I 1896— Ward, 18".6; Cowan. 1051. Votes re- ' corded, 2837; on the roll, 3862. IS93 — Hon. J. G. Ward, unopposed. 1890 — Hon. J. G. Ward, unopposed. . ' WALLACE. GILFEDDER •• 1875 Carmichael 1679 Majority for Mr Gilfedder, 198. lEß6— Gilfedder, 820; Neave, 655; Valentine, 615; Hirst, 510; Mackintosh, 500. Votes re- ' corded, 3030; on the roll, 3927. j 1893— Mackintosh, 1473; Hirst, 1144. Votes ' recorded, 2841 ; on the roll, 4398. ! 1890— Mackintosh, 675; Hodgkinson, * 497 ; Hirst, 346. AUCKLAND. BAY OF ISLANDS. HOUSTON 2002 M'Leod 1935 189G — Houston, 1599; Press, 1003. Votes recorded, 2607 ; on the roll, 3988. • 1893— Houston, 113 L; Trounaou, 1199; F. Dargaville, 398. - 1890 — Houston, 465;.Tr0un50n,.454; Lundon, 385; Dargaville, 352. MARSDEN. THOMPSON 2173 Alderton 893 Macksey 614 1896 — Thompson, 1761; Mason, 1312. Votes recorded, 3073; on-the 1011, 4110. 1893— Thompson, 1528; Harrison, 1372. 1690— Thompson, 803; Elliott, 627. EDEN. BOLLARD 2214' Niccol 2241 1896— Bollard, 1892; Palmer, 1679.' Votes recorded, 3571 ; on the roll, 5203. 1893— Mitchelson, 1511; Niccol, 1187; J. M. Dargaville, 814. 1890— Mitchelson, 723; Greenwood, 470. CITY OF AUCKLAND. NAPIER 6097 FOWLDS 5595 CROWTHER „ 4751 Holland 4657 Hobbs \ .. 4617 Baunie 3792 Rosser 3541 Vaile 2456 Regan , .. .. 1476 French 1366 Quinlan \ . 331 1896— Thompson, 7192 ; Holland, 6298 ; Crowther, G301; Kosscr, 4G7G; Button, 4003; Mitchelson, 3G20; Fowlds, 3152; Fawcus, 906; Shorn, 60S); Eugstor, 351. Votes recorded, 36,819; on the roll, 20,201. 1893— Sir G. Grey, 6372: Crowthcr, 4552; Button, 4211 ; Tudehope, 4145 ; T." Thompson, 3942; Napier, 3597; AVithy, 2390; Shera, 793; Vaile, 501 ; Fernandez, 91. At the by-election 1 on the resignation of Sir G. Grey, Mr Thompson was elected. 1890 — T. Thompson, 3560; Rees, 1761; Porter 1501; Napier 1319; Wallis, 748; Farnall, 262. WAITEMATA. MONK 1713 Ford 1259 Newman 366 189G — ifonk, 1715; Jackman, 1514. Votec rccoidcd, 3250: on the roll, -ISBI. 1893 — At the general election R. Monk defeated Jackson Palmer by a majority of 305, but was unseated for bribery and comujtion on the part of hia agents. At the fresh elec-

tion in March, 1894, the voting was — Massey, 1619; Palmer, 1416. 1890-^Jackson Palmer, 752; Monk, 661. PARNELL. LA WRY 2271 Campbell 1423 Allen 846 1896— Lawry, 1773; Vaile, 1303; Withy, 670. Votes recorded, 3746; on" the roll, 5521. 1893— Lnwry, 1801 ; Allen, 1465. 1890— Lawry, 656; Lennox, 447. MANUKAU. O'RORKE 1967 Taylor 936 Buckland 516 Hall 493 1896— O'Rorke, 1702; Buckland, 1487. Votes recorded, 3159; on the roll, 5532. 1893— O'Rorke, 1128; Buckland, 866; Muir, 810; M'Mahon, 4. 1890— Buckland, 766; O'Rorke, • 706 ; Giantf 5. FRANKLIiN". MASSEY 2692 Finlay Wilson 1264 1896— Massey, 2181; Harris, 1710. Votes recorded, 3891 ; on the roll, 4733. 1893— Harris, 1658; W. F. Massey, 1583. 1890— Hanilin, 732; Harris, 680. THAMES. M'GOWAN 2507 Greenslade 1367 Taylor 706 Informal, 63. ' 1896— M'Gowan, 2149; Taylor, 1826. Votes rcorded, 3975; on the roll, 5141. 1893 — By-election : M'Gowan, unopposed. General election : M'Gowan, 1650 ; Taylor, 133 D. 1890— Cadman, 932; Taylor, 876. OHINEMURI. PALMER 1765 Moss 1470 Stewart 763 M'Gulloch 795 Deeble 524 De Bakker 206 1896— Cadman, 2908; Edwards, 871. Votes recorded, 3779; on the roll, 5667. 1893— Cadman, 1136; Coates, 1082. WAIKATO. LANG 2310 Hosking .. > 2016 1896— Lang, 1811; Walker, 799. Votes recorded, 2610; on the roll, 3638. 1693 (Waipa)— Lang, 18S9; Peacock, 984. BA£ OF PLENTY. HERRIES 1989 Lundon 1794 Four small returns to come in ; Henries is safe. 1896— Herriea, 1596; Kelly 1462. Votes recordpd, 3038; on the roll, 39J9. 1893— Kelly, 1135 ; Colonel Burton, 949 ; Rev. C. Jordan, 589; Stewart, 123; Humphreys, 16. 1890— Kelly, 1022 ; Arthur, 1003. WAIAPTJ. CARROLL 3158 Fitzroy' ' 1827 Dunlop .. .". 100 Majority for Mr Carroll, 1331. 1896-^-Carroll, 2142; Fitzroy, 1772. Votes recorded, 3914; on the roll, 4881. 1893— Carroll, 2109 ; De Lautour, 1634. . TARANAKI. TARANAKI. SMITH 2450 Brown 2276 One traveller's vote unknown. 1836— Brown, 2008; Smith, 1852; Bellringer, 386. Votes recorded, 4246 ; on the roll, 4105. 1893— Smith, 1782 ; Trimble, 1289 ; Price, 163. 1890— Smith, 539; Elliott, 516; Hughes, 297. EGMONT. SYMES- 2252 Monkhouse 1985 1896— Symes, 1489; Monkhouse, 1142; Harkness, 665. Votes recorded, 3296; on the roll, 4146. ' HAWERA. M'GUIRE 1743 Major 1691 Astbury 584 M'Guire's majority, 52. 1896-^M'Guire, 1182; Robbins, 1146; Major, 1055. Votes recorded, 3383 ; on the roll, 4105. 1893 (Egmont)— M'Guire, 1301; Robbia*. 1170; Allsworth, 189. 1890 (Egmont)— M'Guire, 986; Bruce, 913. HAWKE'S BAY. HAWKE'S BAY. 1899— Hon. Captain W. R. Russell, unopposed. 1896— Russell, 23i1 ; Fraser, 1489. Votes recorded, 3930; on the roll, 4746. 1893— Russell, 1374; Reardor, 1304; Tanner, 920. 1890— Russell, 1340; Reardon, 681. NAPIER. FRASER 2006 M'Lean' 1969 189C— M'Lean, 2456; Camel!, 1709. Votes recorded, 4165; on the roll, 5132. 1893— Carncll, 2114; Swan, 1594. 1890 — Swan, 1105; Gannon, 972. WAIPAWA. HALL 2311 Humer 176S One small' return, to come; cannot affect result. 1896— Hunter, 1961; Hall, 1750. Votes recorded, 3711; on the roll, 4387. 1893— Hall, 2021; Hunter, IG4G; Carlile, 322. IG9o— Smith, 1297; Hunter, 918. WELLINGTON. WANGANUI. WILLIS 2578 Carson 21C9 Murphy 110 1696— Carson, 2098; Willis, 2044. Votes recorded, 4142; on the roll, 5252. 1893— Willis, 1517; Carson, 1374; Parsons, 359. 1890— Ballance, 806; Carson, 781. On the death of Mr Ballance in April, 1893; Willis beat Carson by 309 votes. PATEA., HUTCHISON 1541 Remington 1433 Twelve returns to come in. 1896— Hutchison, 1531; Remington, 1258. Votes recorded, 2792 ; on the roll, 3935. 1890— Hutchison, 953; Bryce, 931. I&93— Hutchison, 1G52; Cowern, 979. PAHIATUA. ' J. O'MEARA 2038 G. 11. Smith ICS9 189G— O'lleara, 1000; Manisty, 953; M'Cnrdlc, 818; Taylor, 232; Whitcombe, 116. Votes re-* I corded, 3159 ; on the roll, 4057. PALMERSTON. PIRANI 1980 Wood 14G5 Buick 633 1896— Pirani, 1G0S; Buick, 1518. Votes recorded, 3156; on the roll, 4599. 1893— Pirani, 1751: Snelson. 1541; Lcaiy, 390.

1890— Wilson, 1055; Pirani, 994; Stevens, 1 396. MANAWATU. \ STEVENS 1732 Bruce 1582 -1896— J. Stevens, 1333 ; Bruce, 1261 ; Kellow, 553. Votes recorded, 3150; on the roll, 4170. MASTERTON. HOGG .. .. 2592 Cockburn-Hood ' 1402 1896 — Hogg, 1859; Duncan, 1549. Votes recorded, 3408; on the roll, 4541. 1893— Hogg, 2281 ; Harkness, 1045 ; M'Cardle, 425. 1890— Hogg, 1069; Beetham, 1051. WAIRARAPA. HORNSBY 1968 Buchanan 1019 Phillips A. .. 66 IS9G— Buchanan, 1940 ; Hornsby, 1601. Votes recorded, 3544; on the roll, 4337. 1893— Buchanan, 1526; Fairbrother, 1106; Pownall, 617. 1890 — Buchanan, 987; Bunny, 712. OTAKI. i FIELD IS3B ! Morrison 1533 18S6 — Field, 1799; Newman, 1339. Votes recorded, 3135 ; on the roll, 3920. 1892— Wilson, 1337; D. Fraser, 1133. WELLINGTON CITY. HUTCHESON 7472 ATKINSON 675G . FISHER " 6502 Hislop .. » 6352 Macdonald 6273 Jellicoe .." 4832 Luke .. ..'-., 3865 Carmichael ..'".. ••. •• •• 990 . Earnshaw . . . . •"'-,••* • • • • S4A Duncan . . . . -..'.. 76 1839 '(by-election, Mr Slobn. Hutcheson having resigned, as ho could v no Ibugor follow Mr Seddon)— John Hutcheeon, 6915 •> E. G. Jellicoe, 4971. n! 1898 (by-election, on Sir R. Stou£-«v^ resignation—John Duthie, 7283; R. C. Kirk, 6251. 1396— Hutcheson, 6411; Stout, 6306; Pisher, 5859; Atkinson, 5831; Wilson, 5570; Mentea-th, 5560; Fraser, 1811; Powell, 185; Warburtonj 91 Votes recorded, 37,621 ; oa the roll, 19,301. 1893— Sir Robert Stout, 6218; Bell, 5773; Duthie, 4842; Macdonald. 3885; Fmser. 3729;' M'Lean, 3140: H. B. Vogel, 2603; Fisher, 2385; Dwan, 1153; Travers, 1093. j 1892 (by-election, owing to Mr Macdonald's i resignation) — W. M'Lean defeated H. D. Bell. 1830— Fisher, 2828 ; Duthie, 2779 ; Macdonald, 2452; Bell, 2299; Jellicoe, 1837; Fraser, 1755; M'Lean, 1060; Winter, 716. ,j WELLINGTON SUBURBS. v WILFORD • 2298 Newman 1781 Kirk 491 Knight 8 1897 (by-election, Mr Wilford having been disqualified)— C. Wilson, 2036 ; A. R. Atkinson, 1897. 1896— Wilford, 2194; Hislop, 1942. Votss recorded, 4136; on the 1011, 5594. 1893— Newman, 1839; Wilford, 1715. 1890— Newman,. 680; Loudon, 502; Izard, 413. NELSON. NELSON. GRAHAM ' .. .. 2440 Hursthouse 1951 Small returns' to come. 1896 — Graham, 2061 ; Piper, 1718. Votes recorded, 3779; on the roll, 4523. * ■ 1893 — G raham, 1289 ; Hursthouse, 1011 ; Kerr, ! 910; Lock, 74. 1890— Harkness, 672; Kerr, 657; Flowerday, 94. In connection with the polling in the outlying portions of the Nelson Oity \ electorate, which includes Peloru3 Sound, it transpire 3 that the settlers were unaware of the dates fixed for the poll, and that the deputy returning officers had not received notice of their appointment, when a special steamer called iv the early morning with the ballot boxes and voting papers. Notices were j duly sent, but aa there is only communication once a fortnight, and the winds had been contrary, the notices had not been received. At one place the deputy returning officer lighted beacon fires, and many settlers proceeded by boat to the nost office, and were thus able to vote. The returns increased Mr Graham's majority to 572. and it would have been larger had all the settlers voted. MOTUEKA. M'KENZIE 1837 Moffat 868 Six small returns to come. j 1896— M'Kenzie, 1306; Hursthouse, 1180; Franklyn, 452. Votes recorded, 2978; on the roll, 3666. 1893 (Buller)— R. M'Xeazic, 1813; O' Conor, 1603. BULLER. COLVIN 2573 O'Regau - . . .. 2329 Addressing tho electors, Mr O'Rqgan announced his disappointment at the small support received from those in high places, and said he had fought his last battle as a party politician. 1896— O'Regon, 2310; Colvin, 2023. Votes re- ! corded, 4333; on the 1011, 5013. j 1593 (Inangahua)— O'Regan, 1121; Collings, 917; Reeves, frl3. MARLBOROUGn. WAIRAU. MILLS 2600 Cliiford 1362 A few ieturnß to come. 1896— Mills, 2068; Buick, 2015. Votes recorded, 4083 ; on the roll, 5123. . WESTLAND. GREY. Mr Guinness's majority is about 800. A small return to come, but cannot affect result, j 1896— Guinness, 2653; Bell, 786. Votes recorded, 3441 ; on the roll, 4508. " 1893— Guinness, 2405 ; Nancarrow, 714 ; R. F. 8011, 302. 1890— Guinness, 1109; Jones, 1090. WESTLAND. 1339— H0n. R. J. Seddon (unopposed). 1896— Hon. Air Seddon, 2707; Grimmond, 824. Votes recorded, 3531; on the roll, 4614. 1893 — Hon. Mr Seddon (unopposed). 1890— Seddon, 1008; Grimmond, 7GO. CANTERBURY. ASHLEY. MEREDITH 1914 Caverhill .• 1193 I IE 06— Meredith, 1700; Recce, 1328; Renncr, 329. Votes recorded, 3357; on the roll, 4059. 137. 1893— Meredith, 1668; Macfarlane, 1078; Dick, 89. I 1890— Meredith, 6-13; Lance, 611; Knight, KAIAPOI. BUDDO 178G M oorc 14G6 Varraii »•..•«»*.-» 178

189G— Moore, 2145; Buddo, 18S6. Votes ra» * corded,, 4031; on the roll, 4703. 1893— Buddo, 1587.; Moore, 1500. 1890 — Moore, 939; Hoban, 550. RICCARTON. W. ROLLESTON .. .-. ..1868 G-. W. Russell 1859 Eight shearers rights have to "come in. Ascrutiny lias beon demanded. 1896— Rolleston, 1534; Russell, 1443. Vote* recorded, 3277 pon the roll, 4120. 1893— Russell, 1517, Boag, 1411. 1890— Blake, 774; Stead, 588. AVON. , W. W. TANNER / 2073 A. E. G. Rhodes 1926 1896 — Tanner, 1552; M'lntyre, 1095; Swarm, 307; Burgess, 84. Votes recorded, 3038; on the roll, 4173. IS93— Tanner, 1717; M'lntyre, 1066; Wilson, 405. 1890— Tanner, 854; Rhodes, 612. CHRISTCHURCH CITY. COLLINS v 7685 LEWIS 6343 ELL 0146 Smith 5410 T. E. Taylor 6924 C. Taylor 5209 Greig 1997 "Donnelly .. 4425 1896— Lewis, 6570; Smith, 5940; T. E. Taylor, 5445; Collins, 5309; Ell, 4705; Beswick, 3574; . Dcr nelly, 3709; Cullen, .3363; Marciel, 2982; R- M. Taylor, 555; Partridge, 97. Votes recorded, 42.551; on the roll, 18,439. 1894 — At the by-election 011 the resignation of the Hon. W. P. Reeves, C. Lewis defeated ' T. E. Tnylor and R. M. Taylor. 1893— Rseves, 5131; Smith, 4577; Collins, 3373; Sandford, 3596; Rev. J. O'Bryen Hoare, 3061; Rev. C. H. Bradbury? 2936; " Hoban, 2058; R. M. Taylor, 2039; Davie, 1911; Evieon, 17G5; George, 1647. 1890— Reeves. 2774; Perceval, 2721; R. M. Taylor, 2613; Smith, 1811; Humphreys, 1663; . George, 119. ELLESMERH. RHODES " •.. 1760 Montgomery 1657 1896 — Montgomery, 1806; Anson, 1245. Voles .recorded. 3051; on tha roll, 3127. 1893— Montgomery, 1577; Rolleston, 1252. - 1830— Rolleston, 748; Parker, 548. SELWYN. HARDY 1307 Renni3 1167 Barrett 442 Wilson 429 1896— Wason, 1676; Saundcrs, 1494. Votes recorded. 3170 ; on the roll, 4059. 1893— Sannders, 1239; Anson, 1107. I&9o— Saunders, 536; Anson, 485; Popple, 237. ASHBURTON. M'LACHLAN 2025 Harper 1202 Maslin « 724 , M'Keague * .. 220 1896— Wright, 1320; M'Lachlafl, 1078; Sawle, 981; Ivess, 227. Vot23 recorded, 3606; on the roll, 4851." 1893— M'Lachlan,109; Wason, 1079; Waby, ' 711 ; Purnell, 542. - 1890— Sir J. Hall, 757 ; M'Lachlan, 652. v GERALDINE.. " FLATMAN" 2381 M'lntosh ..... . . .... 775 Fraser "• 431 ' . 1896— Flatman, 1893 ; Rhodes, 1652. . ,V6te« recorded, 3575; on the roll, 4354. TIMARU. HALL- JONES 3088 Keith 916 Mahoney 72 Informal, 114. Majority for the Hon. W. Hall-Jones, 2275. 1896— Hall-Jones, 2181; .Smith, 1541. Votes recorded. 3722; on the roll. 4773. 1893— Hall-Jones, 1914; Kerr, 1507. 1890— Hall-Jones, -172; Kerr, 420; Twomey, 366; Smithson, 218; Thoreau, 9. WAITAKI. •STEWARD 2117 Campbell .-.- -689 Borohnm ■ . . 510 1896— Steward, 2012", Sutherland. 1013; Clarke, 299; Parker. 155. Votes recorded, 8479; on the roll, 4373. 1893— Steward, 1809; T. Pnterson, 746. Votes recorded. 2555 ; on the roll, 3641. 1690— Steward, 747; Hayo3, 451.