THE ELECTIONS.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 December 1919, Page 5

THE ELECTIONS.

THE TARANAKI SEAT. | MR. S. G. SMITH'S MEETINGS. \ (Published by Arrangement.) Mr. J. 0. Taylor, Lepperton writes: "Mr Smith, at his meeting here to-night, in answer to a question, denied that he | said in addressing the watcrsidcrs at I New Plymouth that industry should be controlled by labor. In answer to another question, Mr. Smith denied that he said at New Plymouth that in the event of a rio-confidence motion ho would vote for Sir Joseph Ward." (From a Correspondent.) Mr. S. G. Smith met the suppliers at Frankloy Road yesterday morning, and, after discussing many points of political importance, he was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. The Lepperton Hall was crowded last night w nen Mr. S. G. Smith delivered an address on similar lines to those previously reported. In a very forcoful manner he dealt with the unfair statements appearing in the press, and eminating from the Lepperton district, and i his condemnation of such tactics was received with lieaTty cheers. Education, defence and Nauru Island were specially dealt with. Mr. Tuck proposed, and Mr. Copestake seconded, a hearty vote of thanks and renewed confidence. This was declared carried amidst hearty cheers. Mr. 11. B. Lepper presided over the meeting, which was most enthusiastic, and concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

to. BUCKERIDGE AT WAIONGONA. Mr. Buckeridge addressed a meeting of suppliers at Waiongona yesterday morning and was given a most attentive hearing. At the close of his address he was accorded ft hearty vote of thanks, and a motion of confidence in the Reform Party was carried unanimously.

THE STRATFORD SEAT, i MR. MASTERS' MEETINGS. At Mr. Masters' meeting at York Road on Friday evening there were a number of ladies present, the schoolroom being crowded. The addrc=3 was frequently applauded- Several questions were asked and answered. At the close of the address, Mr. Masters received cheers, also a vote of thanks and confidence as being the most suitable person to lepresent. the small farmer and worker In Parliament. A nice supper was provided by the ladies, which was appreciated by all present. A large number of electors from both electorates met Mr. Masters on Saturday evening in the Kaimiro Hall. At the conclusion of the address Mr. Taylor moved, and Mr. Gopperth seconded, that Mr. Masters be accorded a vote of thanks for his address and confidence in him as being a progressive man and a suitable person to represent this constituency in Parliament. The resolution was carried unanimously. Mr. Masters addressed a special meetof women on Saturday afternoon at the Town Hall, Stratford, there being about. ■230 present. Mrs. McAllister occupied the chair, and, in introducing the candidate, referred to the fact that in MrMasters they liad a man who had always taken "a keen interest in the wel-

face of their children. Various matters were dealt with, particularly education, defence, workers' compensation, nationalisation of tlio medical profession, old age and widows' pensions, and the saving of child life The address was punctuated with applause throughout, and cheers were given for Mr. Masters. At the conclusion, Mrs. Cnthbert paid a tribute to the work done by Mr. Masters in the cause of education, and moved that, the meeting accord him a vote of i thanks and confidence. This was seconded by Mrs. Muller and carried amidst much enthusiasm.

HON. J. B. HINE AT STRATFORD. The Hon. J- B. Hine addressed a large meeting in the Town Hall, Stratford, last night. The hall was packed to the door.s, and the candidate received an excellent hearing. The Mayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) presided. At the conclusion of his address, which was on the lines of his previous speeches, Mr. Hine was accorded a vote of thanks, but there was also a counter-demonstration in favor of Mr. R. Masters, the Liberal candidate.

On Friday and Saturday last, Major Hine addressed good audiences of electors at Pukeho, Tarata, and Matau. He was well received at all three centres and was given an attentive hearing. At two of the meetings he received votes of thanks and confidence, and at the third the usual vote of thanks was moved and carried unanimously.

E3MONT SEAT. MR. ASTBURY AT KAPUNI. "One of the best attended political meetings ever held in Kapuni," was the verdict of those present at Mr. Astbury's meeting on Saturday night. Mr. Aatburv was in good form, and his audience was plainly in sympathy with him. In speaking of the now well known P.P.A. circular, Mr. Astlmry stated he had shown it to Mr. Hawken who disclaimed any connection with it, but so far, he had not pnbliely disassociated himself from it. A vote of thanks, moved by Mr. Tait, and seconded by Mr. E. Scott, was carried with loud applause. MR. HAWKEN AT KAPONGA. | On Friday night, Mr. Hawken again spoke here to a good and enthusiastic I meeting. His address was much on the same lines as at other places, only much more forceful. During the meeting there were some interjections, from which Mr. Hawken scored. Some of the interjeetors were imported fiom other parts, and when the speaker had finished with them they did not seem overpleased with tlieir visit. A good many questions were asked and answered satisfactorily. A unanimous vote of thanks to Mr. Hawken terminated the meeting.

PATEA SEAT. MB. FITZHERBERT'S CANDIDATURE. Mr. P. B. Fitzherbert addressed an outdoor meeting at Patea yesterday afternoon, and he received a good hearing. In the cveiling he addressed a meeting at the Wavei-ey Town Hall. The hall was packed, ana Mr. Hart presided. The candidate received an attentive hearing, | and at the conclusion of his address he »M gim.three hearty cheers,