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THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

MR. DBAKSFIKLD BEFORE THE RATBrAYBRfI. Mr. »T. Dransfield addressee a crowded meeting of the ratepayer* at the Newtown Motel last nigbt. Mr. Charles White occupied the chair. Mr. Dransfield said that it was gratifying to see so many ratepayers p esoofc in such a remote place as Newtown. He was also pleased to see that people were now beginning to take a greater interest in municipal affairs. He was sorry that no better person could be induced to come forward ; he was not egotistical enough to say that he was the best man. In referring to the ma' in" of unmade streets he said that nothing could be done until a poll of the ratepayers on the subject was taken. He had always been in favor of opening up the road to ICai'ori through Polhill Gully. It had been stated that if he was elected there would be no Irishmen employed in municipal works. Me would ask those present if they believed a single word of such a statement. He never interfered in the employment of hands • it was left almost entirely under the control of the Corporation Engineer. In refering to the managementof the wharf he maintained that it was the property of the ratepayers—they had paid for it with their own money. It had been said a large sum of money had been taken from the wharf and spent on the streets. It was true, but there had been as much spent on it as had been taken from it. He was sure that those who now had charge of the wharf were doing the best they could to provide sufficient accommodation for shipping. In regard to the extension of the wharf servants’ time he would state most distinctly that he had nothin" ’to do with it ; it had been done purely by the Government The candidate then said that he had been met in the street during the morning and was'told that he was losing a number of votes because ho did not go about like Mr. Hutchison shaking, hands and asking his friends how their wives and families were. He knew for a fact that Mr. Hutchison had made all kinds of promises to fulfil certain works. He (Mr. Dransfield) contended that Mr. Hutchison had not the power to make such promises. Ho tfas only one out of thirteen Councillors. In referring to the drainage scheme, he was not quite clear as to what was best to be done. If the scheme was carried out it was stated that the taxation would just be double what it now was. He was also told that the ratepayers were willing to pay this extra taxation if the works were thoroughly carried oat. If it were judicious to have it, he would impress on their minds the necessity of having it done thoroughly, so that there would be no after expense. Mr. Dransfield next referred to the manner in which he endeavored to conduct the business of the Corporation. He would like it to be known that every letter that came to the Council er any letter that was sent away was always copied. As Mayor he always avoided making any motion, as he thought it was not his duty as chairman. In answering questions, the candidate said that he believed that Newtown had not perhaps been so well looked after as it might have been. He considered that the great drawback to the Adelaide-road was the want of pipes. Colonel Leckiesaid that the inhabitants in that di>trict could not obtain pure wat»r for drinking purposes. In answer to Mr. MofNTYRB, Mr. DRAKariELDsaid that he was the owner of a section of land at Rvans Bay. He denied most positively that he ever had Corporation men upon it repairing the fence*. He thought if a deputation from Newtown waited on the City Council that something would b® done to get the nuisance abated of which they had complained. He thought from the friendly feeling between himself and th® present Councillor* that he would have most of those gentlemen’e votes.

A question was asked relative to the recreation ground at Newtown. Mr. Dra.NSITBLD explained that Councillor Fisher was present, who had been most instrumental in procuring’ it, and suggested that he would be able to explain best. To this, however, the meeting objected. Several other important questions were asked, and the meeting got rather noisy. Mr. Maos moved, and Mr. Brown seconded, that Mr. Dranafield is a fit and proper person to represent the city as Mayor, Mr, Wilson moved as an amendment, and Mr. MolNTraa seconded, that Mr. Hutchioon was the most fit and proper person to be elected as Mayor. Ou the amendment being put SO hand* were held up for it ; for the motion, 18. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. MR. HOTOHI3ON BEFORE TUB ft.VTE7A.TBRS. Mr, Hutchison addressed a meet og in the billiard-room of the City Hotel, Clyde-quay, at 8 o’clock last evening. There was a numerous attendance, the vacant apace in the billiard-room being fully occupied, and the approaches to the room also. The chair was occupied by Mr, Jambs McColl, who called ou Mr. Hutchison to address the meeting, after a few prefaratory observations. Mr. Hutchison,'who was well received, addressed the meeting at considerable length, going over the same ground as on the previous night. On the termination of his address a few questions were asked and answered. On the motion qf Mr. O’Gilliqan, a vote of confidence in Mr. Hutchison was carried unauimoudy; and the meeting dispersed after passing a vote of thanks to the chairman.

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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5507, 20 November 1878, Page 3

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THE MAYORAL ELECTION. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5507, 20 November 1878, Page 3

THE MAYORAL ELECTION. New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5507, 20 November 1878, Page 3

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