ELECTION NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1623, 30 July 1887, Page 3

ELECTION NEWS.

Last night the Oddfellows' Hal), East Belt, Christ ohuroh. was orowded on the occasion of Mr W. Fles her addressing the •leotori. At the close of his address a motion of thanks and confidence wa. diry proposed, aa also one of thanks only. The Chairman declared the former to be oarrled, or rather he said : " I think it will please you best to say that the motion waa carried." Thiß was In coneequenoe of Mr Flosher objecting to tbe Chairman several times asking those present to hold up tbeir hands for the amendment, as he could- not count the number. Mr O'Callaghan addressed the largest Eolitleal meeting on Thursday night that aa been held m Klrwee. Mr T. H. Anson occupied the chair. Sir O'Callaghan waa frequently and loudly applauded during his address, and at the olose answered a number of questions. He waa accorded a vote of thanks for his •ddrew, AuoKLAiro, July 29. Mr J. Maokay has addressed several meetings ln the Coromaudel distriot aad received voles of confidence. AUCKLAND, July 30. Me David Goldie addressed a large audience of City West eleotors last night and reoeived a vote of thanks and ODnfidanoe. The Opposition element m the Bta Hag waa strong and their feelings Were roused by reference to Goldle's very Sou ounoed Orange views. Bags of flour ganto fly about ln the middle of the hall and a free fight arose, but was suppressed by the police. The meeting anally broke up m utter disorder, many fighting to the platform for safety. WxiiiwoTOi?, July 29, Mr [Ballanca addresses a meeting at Masterton to-night, and on Tuesday the Premier will apeak to a Wellington audience. Mr W. W. Johnaton has definitely defined to stand either for Te Aro or the Manawatu seat. Wkilinoton, July 30. At Masterton last night Mr Ballance Addressed a political meeting and received A vote of thanks. One of confidence In the Government was oarrled with acclamation; Christchurch, July 30. Sir J, Yogel probably goes to Dunedin on Tuesday. After remaluing there be will return addressing a meeting at en route. „-: Oas. abu, July 29. •Mr Hlslop reoeived a unanimous vote of confidence at the South of Oamaru tonight.