MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 536, 26 July 1872, Page 2

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

ELECTION OPjMAYOR. —o- • ALEXANDRA. Mr. William Beresford, timber merchant, wa3 returned unopposed. CLYDE. The poll took place on Monday, the 22nd inst., with the following result; John Utfill Cambridge ... 41 Benjamin Naylor ... 39 The contest, though an excited one, was still free from anything aproaching to angry feelings, the partisans of each candidate dealing throughout as if the whole affair was a business speculation, and when the result was made known, though disappointment was perceptible in many, a hearty good huzza was given for the victor. Mr. Cambridge briefly returned his sincere thanks for the honor conferred on him, hoping that his conduct in the office would give satisfaction. Mr. Naylor rose and said, as the defeated candidate, he returned thanks to those gentlemen who had recorded their votes in his favor. Me hoped to have been elected, but would hope for better luck'next [time. A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer concluded the proceedings, CROMWELL. From the Cromwell Argus we take the . following:—' The Mayoral contest yesterday, the 22nd inst., created the usual bustle and excitement among the townspeople. There was some very hard canvassing on both sides, and the general opinion before the declaration of the poll seemed to be that the candidates would stand pretty nearly on a level footing as regarded the number of votes polled. Hardly any one, we believe, expected that the successful candidate would score eleven above his opponent. The main street was paraded throughout the day by two rival bellmen, rigged out in grotesque semi-military costumes, and these gentlemen sounded the praises of their respective heroes in stentorian tones, and with untiring energy, for about six hours. For this cause we rejoice that the Mayoral election occurs but once a year. At about twenty minutes past four, the Returning Officer (Councillor James Dawkins) appeared in front of the Town-hall, and announced the result of the election to be as follows : Michael Fraer ... ... 42 James Taylor ... .. 31 He therefore declared Mr. Michael Fraer duly elected Mayor of Cromwell for the ensuing year. QUEENSTOWN. For the Mayoralty of Queenstown there were two candidates, Messrs Malaghan and Warren. The election was warmly contested, resulting in favor of the former gentleman by. a majority of six. Mr. Malaghan’ ... .. 83 Mr. Warren ... ... 77 LAWRENCE. Mr. Edward Herbert was eVcted Mayor of Lawrence by a large majority over his opponent, Mr. F. Meyer, thonum.hers being— Mr. Herbert ... ... 91 Mr, Meyer ... ... 54