THE RICCARTON ELECTORATE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5751, 21 December 1896, Page 4

THE RICCARTON ELECTORATE.

♦ A meeting of Mr G. W. Russell's Election Committee was held on Saturday evening, at the Temperance Hall, Gloucester Street. There was an attendance of thirty, representatives being present or apologies for absence sent from every part of Riccarton electorate. A resolution was passed — " That the attention of "the Government be drawn to various breaches of the law in connection with the late election." Mr Russell addressed the meeting, and pointed out the necessity for organising the electorate more clroely. It was resolved that a Riccarton Liberal Association should be formed, with the view of co-. opei'ating with any central Liberal organisation that might be formed for the whole j of Canterbury. The following resolution.! was passed :— "That this meeting of representatives of the Liberal electors in Riccarton district heartily thank Mr G. W. Rvtesell . for the services he has performed during the, last Parliament on behalf of the Liberal Party; his devotion to the cause of the people and his fidelity to his election pledges are fully recognised by us, also his independence of judgment and great ability ; that Aye recognise his defeat arose from sympathy evoked for Mr Rolleston, and not from ' any want of confidence in Mr Russell's ability or views; that we especially thank him for securing the reform of the Canterbury College . Board of Governors, the passing of the Female Law Practitioners Act and other measures with which his name is identified; finally, that, having every confidence nr him, we are prepared to support him against all comers for the Riccarton seat at next election." The meeting then adjourned for one month.