RAGLAN.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2528, 22 September 1888, Page 3

RAGLAN.

Election oi' Councilloks ion the Kaki Hiding.—xVt 1: ik t tin; day of electic (Wednesday, liltli inst.) arrived, nnd tl six councillors, Mossrs Langlev, McDonal Mitcliell, Sutton, Thomson, and Wilso put to tlio test of the bivltot box the varioi promises they, or their friends, might ha' received on their behalf. From the vei first it was seen that an unusually kec contest would be conducted, and the excit mailt increased during the day as the sever; voters arrived on the scone of action fro! Kawliia, Ao'.ea, Ruapuke, Waitetuni Wainui, lvarioi, and all parts of the di trict, even one voter coming from Avici land to lccord his votes. To the student c human nature many a varied lesson m ; gl have been learnt, both amusing and instrui tive. From tho old man of eighty who ha witnessed many a like contest, to theyoun one just entering in his political careei All earnest on their way and anxious t convince, or bte convinced, as the cas might be, " were the men for (Jul way," and as combination alter combine tion was formed during the day, the aspec changed from time to timo as transform? tion scenes in a magic lantern, until tli closing sceno of the grand tableux took place At a little after 11.UO a.m.. Air Suttoi stepped upon a box in front of the polling booth (Council Chambers), and gave an ad dress, which was of some duration, and wa listened to with earnest attention. Afte dinner Mr S. Wilson, one of tho c.indi dates, retired in favour of Messrs Mitchel and Langley, after which the voting becairn more rapid, and tho excitoment was kep up until tho close of tho poll at fi p.m. M l'cglor was the only scrutineer appointed acting for Mr Mitchell. Almost everi voter in the district had used his privilegi and recorded his vote. Whilst the return ing officer, Mr Somerset, was counting tin votes, intense interest and expectation wa. l apparent outide. The poll was declared a; follows A. K. T/inglev, •">; T. Mitchell, 32 ; C. Sutton, 2l>; W. Thomson, l(i; J, K. McDonald, 5j S. Wilson, 2. Deafening cheers arose from the supporters of the successful candidates, as the returning officer declared Messrs Langley and Mitchell elected councillors for the Karioi Riding, and the councillors were lifted shoulder high by their ardent and victorious supporters. Councillor Mitchell thanked them for their kindness, etc., and expressed his determination to do all he could for the best interest of the entire district, etc. Mr Langley also returned thanks, and thus closed a day of excitement. But one ratepayer expressed a hope that they would form themselves into a Ratepayer's Association for tho purpose of keeping in check the expenses of the Council, a most desirable and proper precaution to take, not only in reference to County Council, but also in Parliamentary procedure.