THE KUMARA ELECTION.

Kumara Times, Issue 1619, 5 December 1881, Page 2

THE KUMARA ELECTION.

MR. R. J. SEDDON TO THE ELECTORS AT CALLAGHANS.

Mr H J. Seddon addressed a crowded meeting at the Literary Institute, Callaghan’s, on Friday evening. Mr John Hunter was in the chair. The Candidate was well and heartily received and was frequently ally applauded whilst delivering his address, which lasted for two hours. At the close, Mr Peter Malone proposed “ That Mr Seddon is a fit and proper person to be the representative of the Kumat*a electorate in the New Zealand Parliament.” He (Mr Malone) in moving the resolution must say that for many years he bad carefully watched Mr Seddon’s public career and was proud that from amongst the miners one had sprung who had proved himself, able, honest, and true to them and their interests. He (the speaker) was an, old man and had always taken a large interest in politics. The speech made that evening was the best Mr Seddon had ever made, and far and above the ablest ever previously delivered in Callaghan’s.—[Applause.] Mr Miro Oriola had great pleasure in seconding the motion, he was satisfied with Mr Seddon. Mr Stephen Honey then proposed as an amendment “ That Mr Seddon is not a fit and proper person to be our representative.” His only reason for moving this was that he Was a supporter of Mr Blake’s, and Mr Seddon had by inference endeavored to prejudice Mr Blake’s candidature. If Mr John White had at Mr Blake’s meeting spoken against Mr Seddon, still Mr Seddon should not blame Mr Blake for it. After a long pause Mr Alfred Honey said, “ Well, gentlemen, I wont see my brother Steve stuck j I’ll second the amendment.” The amendment was then put, when only the Honey brothers voted for it. The original motion was then put and carried, only the two dissentients named not voting.—A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meetinig.

MB. EDWIN BLAKE TO THE ELECTORS AT KANIERI FORKS. Mr Edwin Blake addressed the electors at the Kanieri Forks on Saturday evening. Mr W, Hill occupied the chair. It was proposed by Mr J. Perrie and seconded by Mr Adam Grey, Hiat Mr Blake was the most suitable person fo represent the Kumar i district in tlioHon.se of Representatives. The motion was carried unanimously,