THE MAYORAL ELECTION.
The boisterous weather experienced to-day had the effect of damping the ardour of the voters to a considerable extent. Most people seemed anxious to record their vote, and get under cover as quickly as possible. There was, therefore, not much evidence of excitement in the street ; but for. all that keen interest was felt in the result of the contest. Both candidates had posters ont, and were busy during the day doing what they could on their own behalf. Tilings livened up a little during the afternoon, and both sides worked hard for the victory. The arrival of a car from Hawora crowded with voters, created some excitement, The trap,, which was decorated with a white flag, was driven through town, the occupants giving vent to their feelings by cheers for Mr Adams.
Towards the close of the poll, at six o'clock, a large crowd assembled outside the polling place, and amused themselves by jokes and speculations as to the positions of the candidates upon the poll. The general opinion seemed to be that Mr Adams would win, hut Mr Tapi in's supporters were firm in their conviction that lie would head the poll. At 680 the reluming officer, Mr Eyton, made his appearance, and read the numbers as follows: Robert Albert Adams ... 63 Samuel Taplin 45
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Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1082, 5 September 1883, Page 3
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