ELECTIONS FOR THE MAYORALTY.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XIV, Issue 4007, 25 November 1880, Page 2

ELECTIONS FOR THE MAYORALTY.

The election was carried through quietly and with good feeling on both sides. The canvassers for Mr Watt were very busy bringing up votes from all quarters. Mr Nathan's friends were not idle and cabs were kept constantly busy. Judging from pledges received it was expected that the result would be close, and the expectations were realised when Mr Churton, the Returning Officer, read out the following figures :—: — Watt, W. H 141 Nathan, Henry 122 Both candidates briefly returned thanks. Mr Nathan has every reason to be proud of his position on the poll. He came into the field late, after a requisition had been taken round in favor of his opponent, and in consequence a number of votes pledged, and yet pulled up to within 19 of the winner. It is a defeat which is closely allied to a victory, and the new mayor may return hearty thanks for the happy chance that gave him a strong requisition early in the day. WELLINGTON. Election most exciting. Hutchison, W 561 Young, Andrew 475 Diver, Dr. 191 Dwan, T 161 GRAHAMSTOWN. Wilkinson, proprietorThames Advertiser 326 Rrassey, G. M., solicitor, 250 Colonel Fraser, late R.M., retired from the contest. A voter named McGregor, returning to work in the Moanatairi mine was killed by falling off the ladder way. DUNEDIN. The Mayoral election resulted as follows : Ross 872 Fish 688 There was immense crowd at the declaration of the poll. CHRISTCHURCH. There was a good deal of excitement over the mayoral election which resulted thus :—: — Gapes 558 Ayres 439 LYTTLETON. Allwright 197 Webb 108 INVERCARGILL. The following is the result of the mayoral election : — Johnston 246 Hatch 115 Kingsland 110 HOKITIKA. Mr Learmouth has been elected mayor for Hokitika. KUMARA. There was great excitement over the mayoralty election. O'Haganwas returned by a large majority.