STRATFORD BY-ELECTION.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1920, Page 6

STRATFORD BY-ELECTION.

MR. HINE'S CAMPAIGN. The following has been supplied:~ Tn spite of the very boisterous weather, over 100 residents attended Mr. Hine's meeting at Kaimata on Monday night. Mr. Capper was voted to the chair. Mr. Hine gave a stirring address to his audience, and twitted Mr. Masters over his advocacy of State shipping, while ho (Mr. Masters) could not trust the Massey Government to control the main arterial roads. Mr. Peterson moved, and Mr. Bracegirdle junr,, seconded: That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded Mr. Hine for his able address, and renewed confidence in Mr. Hine and the Massey Government, which was carried unanimously. The final meeting of the Stratford lady workers' committee was held at the Parish Hall, on Tuesday afternoon, and 30 ladies were present, and reports were presented showing that all the work for polling day is well in hand The candidate gave a short address and expressed his thanks for the cordial support he is receiving from the lady workers throughout the campaign. MR. MASTERS' CAMPAIGN". The following has been supplied:— A representative gathering of settlers met Mr .Masters at Pnniwhakau on Monday evening, Mr. J. B. Norris presiding. The address given was on the lines of other centres- In regard to the .petition, Mr. Masters said he had challenged his opponent to enumerate ; the six charges which he had said were proved against fiim, but, like the | "VToung" debate, he had not come to' light. If there were six charges proved against me and I had to pay the whole of the costs of them then, surely, said Mr. Masters, it would be an easy matter to pubVish them. A resolution of thanks and implicit confidence in Mr. Masters as the Parliamentary representative for this 'district was carried, there being only one dissentient voice. An atmosphere of enthusiasm was evident at Tututjwa on Monday night, the returned soldiers particularly giving Mr. Masters a splendid reception. Although obviously suffering from the effects of a very bad throat the candidate kept his audience intensely interested for U hour? The addrew was punctuated with applause throughout, more particularly when referring to the disabilities under which the settlers were laborin" in reference to want of good roads pnd educational facilities, conditions, said the candidate, that had been obtaining for yeaTS. The time had arrived for the electorate to get hack its i individuality, which had been lost, and this wa= only possible by live representation. -The following resolution, moved bv Mr. Brooking (returned soldier), and I seconded by Mr. Walker (returned P,ldier), was carried amidst much enthusiasm:' "That thin meeting regrets that Mr. Masters has been caused the necessity of (ishting the election over again over such' a trivial matter, and expresses its entire conihler.ee in him and trusts that his majority on May t! will" be such that the electorate will further be convinced that he is a man of integrity and ability. All supporters of Mr. R- Masters are invited to attend the grand rally arranged to he held in the Stratford Town Hall to-morrow (Thursday) at 1.30 p.m. The attendance of ladies is specially iequested. A large assortment of the latest and best novels have just arrived at H. J. Hopkins', bookseller and stationer, Stratford. There are over one hundred titles to choose from, all by the best of authors, and in 5s 0d and 6s editions. Also a splendid selection of new titles in 2s 6d editions. Just to hand:—"Mr. Punch's History of the Great War"—a wonderful book. Call and inspect. Now is the time for motorists to prepare for comfortable and cosy travelling during the winter months, by having the hoods of their cars seen to. C. D. Matthews, Page Street, Stratford, carries full stocks of ■ the best materials for hoods, and will guarantee the best workmanship at the lowest possible price. Every family should have its picture history. How about yours? Photographs of the children never grow up. They will be a never-failing source of Make an appointment with McAllister, of Stratford. You'll never regret it. pleasure and interest in years to come The interest of every woman to whom comfort and correct appearance are matters of concern, will be attracted by our special offerings in dainty summer frocks, for these are the garments that n.ake summer days delightful, both indoors and out. Every one price I at a moderate figure. See our showing.—Shipton's Corner, Eltham. Cold nights are here. The British made "Unique" hot water {bottle will keep you snug and- warm. A cheap investment. Obtainable everywhere.—so