THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16908, 6 December 1922, Page 8

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS.

AVON. Air D. G. Sullivan. Labour candidate for Avon, addressed three large meetings last evening. The first was held at the corner of Fitzgerald Avenue and Livingston Street, and the second at the corner of Estuary Road and Bridge Street, South Brighton. The Rev Clyde Carr presided at both these meetings, at which Mr Sullivan received unanimous votes of thanks and confidence. Air Sullivan was also heartily cheered at the conclusion of his address. The third meeting was addressed by Air Sullivan at North New Brighton, Mr E. A. M. Leaver presiding. Air Leaver paid a trUnite to the straightforward way m which Air Sullivan had conducted his campaign. and also eulogised him for his great services to New Brighton during the past three years. The Rev Clyde Carr, minister in charge of the Congregational Church. Lin wood. also spoke in appreciation of Mr Sullivan's high ideals and integrity, and his work for the people of New Zealand. Mr Sullivan received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence, and was very heartily cheered. RICCAR.TON. Air J. A. M’Culiough. Labour candidate for Riccarton. addressed a large meeting in the Town Hall, Clarence Street,‘ last evening. Mr R. Hampton. in introducing the speaker, said that Mr At’Cullough’s name was an honoured one in every working class home in this country. His experience and knowledge of industrial laws would he of inestimable value in Parliament. The candidate was greeted with rounds of applause, and throughout his address much enthusiasm was displayed by the large audience. On the motion of Air C. Fyfo, seconded by Air H. R. Eagleton. a hearty vote of thanks was carried with enthusiasm. CHRISTCH X :RCTT NORTH. Air J. K. Archer, Labour candidate, addressed a crowded meeting at St Afatthews Schoolroom last evening. Mr A. J. Day presided. A motion moved by Air C. Dun ford that a lieartv vote of thanks and confidence .should he accorded to Air Archer was carried with one dissentent. KAIAPOI. Mr R. D. Martin addressed the workers at Andrew Mill, Waikuku. in the lunch hour yesterday ; and also a large open air meeting in Rangiora during the afternoon. Later Mr Alartin addressod a large meeting in the Grand Theatre, Kaiapoi, Mr J. H. Blackwell in the chair. At the conclusion of the address Mr Alartin was accorded a hearty vote of thanks'. on the motion of Messrs T. Harrison and T. Drabble. Air J. H. Blackwell in moving a special vote of thanks to Mrs Alartin for the interest she had taken in the campaign referred to the fact that Mrs Alartin had created a worthy precedent in accompanying Air Alartin throughout the campaign. The motion was carried by acclamation. TO-DAY'S MEETINGS. CHRISTCHURCH NORTH.— Air J. K. Archer—Corner Constance Street and Aikman’s Road. 6.3) p.m. ; corner Winchester and Andover Streets, 7 p.m. ; Carlton Bridge. 7.30 p.m. ; corner Clare and Springfield Roads, 8 p.m. ; corner Cranford and Winchester Streets, 8.30 p.m. : corner Flockton and Warrington Streets, 9 p.m. Atr E. H. Andrews—9t- Albans Park. 8 p.m. Air L. AI. Isitt—St Albans Park (East side). 7.30 p.m.

CHRISTCHURC H EAST. Air W. R. Devereux—Corner Hereford and Barbadoes Streets, S p.m. Air H. !’. Armstrong Wood’s Store, corner Wilson’s and St Alar tins Roads. 7.15 p.m. : Football Club rooms. Lawson Street, 8.15 p.m. Dr Thacker—Peppler’s employees.

CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH Air H. C. Lane—Old Council Chambers, Barrington Street, 8 p.m. Air E. J. Howard—Corner Milton and Frankleigh Streets, 7 p.m. , corner Neville and Plunket Street 1 *, 8 p.m. Air H. G. Ell—Somerfield and Baretta Streets, 6 p.m. ; Stewart Street and Aloorhouse Avenue, 6.30 p.m. ; Walker and Durham Streets. 7.15 p.m. : Dickens Street, 8 p.m. ; Alontreal and Worcester Streets. 8.45 p.m.

AVON Air G. W . Russell—6.3o Harris Store, corner Stanmore Road and North Avon Road. Richmond ; 7.15 p.m.. at Post Office. Seaview Road, New Brighton ; 8 p.m., corner .Buckley’s Road and 'Aldvrin’s Road ; 8.30 p.m,, great monster Liberal rally, to close the campaign. at corner of Stanmore Road and Gloucester Street. Air D. G. Sullivan—Pier Hall. New Brighten, 7.30 p.m.: corqer Stars more Road and Cashel Street, 8.30 p.m. Airs A. E. Herbert—North Brighten corner Bowhill Road and Esplanade. 7 p.m. : corner Stanmore and North Avon Roads. p.m. corner Buckley’s and AldwinS Roads. 8.30 p.m. ; Rolleston Streetand Linwood Avenue, 9 p.m. Lieutenant-Colonel A. E. LoachParish Hall, Phillip Street, S p.m.

RICCA RTOAT.— Air FT. S. S. Kyle—Riccarton Tow>i Hall. 8 p.m. Mr George Witty—Sock burn Saleyards. 8 p.m.

KAIAPOI.— Air D. Buddo—Corner Travis arid Barker’s Roads, 7.15 p.m. ; Shirk?v Hall, 8.30 p.m. Mr R. L). Martin—Ouruhia (Public School). 7 p.m. ; Belfast Town Hall, 8.15 p.m. Air David Jones—Rangiora Hall. 8 p.m.

ELLESMERE.Mr J. C. Free —Leeston, 8 p.m. Hon Sir Heaton Rhodes—Ladbrooks Hall, 6 p.m. : Tai Tapu Hall, 8 p.m.

HTTRUNUL— Air S. Andrew—West Oxford Hall 8 p.m. Mr G. W. Forbes—Amberley, 8 p.m

LYTTELTON.— Air R. Alacartney—-Corner Aldwin’s Road and Canal Reserve. 7 p.m. . Wools ton School, 8 p.m. Air J. At’Combs-—Purau, 5.30 p.m. , Band Rotunda. West Lyttelton. 7.30 p.m.; Excelsior Hal 1, Lyttelton, 8.15 p.m.

j ABSENT VOTERS’ PERMITS. ■ Up to 2.30 o’clock this afternoon ! the number of absent voters’ permits | and seamen’s rights issued in the city and .'suburban electorates was as foli 14 ws : I Permits. Seamen’s

Rig hts. Christchurch North r 408 18 Christchurch Km t 330 29 Christchurch South . 250 19 At o„ 295 11 Riccarton 231 , ROLL TOTALS. The following table s hows the nuinbei- of voters on the rolls, together with number on the rolls for the election of 1919 1922 1919. ('hristchnrch \ o rt 1 i 12,220 12.104 Christchurch Kant 11.552 11,666 Christchurch South 10.822 11,595 Avon U .263 11.3 37 T ’ i of'ci ri on 9,829 8.621 10,600 — Ellesmere 8.260 8..577 Kaiapoi 8,449 7,974