Gore

Southland Times, Issue 12769, 30 November 1893, Page 2

Gore

(fbom oub own cobbespondent). The result of the Mataura election admits of the simplest explanation—viz., organisa* tion against none. Mr McNab, who is a member of the Education Board, visited every schoolhouse and there set tip a committee, no matter how small, to act with his general committee, while Mr Richardson had no organised committee, even in Gore. The voters at Gore, as usual, made a mess of it. If the 135 who threw away their votes on Mr Christie had cast these for Mr Richardson—for they would not be given to Mr McNab in any case—the Gore numbers would then stand ; McNab 430, Richardson 230, phis 135—365—just Gore’s way of returning the other man. There is an entire absence of that bitter animosity which remained after the lost contest, when Mr J. G. Fraser was rejected. Iho staff of the J. G.

WardXjo.'; tHo'company of which the Colonial Treasurer is the head'—were conspicuous for their energy ou behalf of Mr McNab, and it would be pleasing if Mr McNab can authori tatively contradict a rumour that , the Prohibitionists who voted for him would not ;Agree to support, him until ho reduced to writing his pledge re alcohol legislation. It is most undesirable that any member should be returned under a written pledge—if his /word is not good enough he should not be there '; and. the electors look to Mr McNab for an explicit contradiction. It only remains to ? add that the ladies turned out * from an early hour,' and during the whole ■day the main street was lively.. o The Presbyterian congregation held its .anniversary services on Sunday, when the ;Rev."MrGardiner,ofthe Bluff, preached with acceptance, and .the annual gathering was held in the Town Ballon Tuesday eventing, the form, adopted on this occasion being >that of a “ social.” The Rev. Mr Asher 'presided and Mr Brett conducted the musical part, which principally consisted of a few >sacred pieces.. Mr Stewart,and Mr ,i Bowler 'had a recitation /and Misses Macara and : McDonell a song? There was a hand service ~of tea and' ‘' the .usual table games. The meeting concluded shortly after 10 o’clock—every one being highly pleased. ■ :■ 89th Nov. •,