THE PATEA SEAT.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 April 1921, Page 6

THE PATEA SEAT.

MR. DIXON’S CAMPAIGN. (Contributed.) Mr. Ale William was in the chair, and the meeting was well attended at St. John’s. A vote' of thanks to Air. Dixon for his address, and a vote of confidence in the Government were carried unanimously. Air. S. Powdrell was elected chairman of committee. A well attended meeting of Air. Dixon’s supporters was- held in Waverley on Friday. It was very enthusiastic throughout. Air. Dixon addressed a meeting of 40 electors at Mr. Hughes’ residence, Papaiti, on Saturday night, Mr. J. Hughes occupying the chair. Before introducing* Air. Dixon, the chairman made reference to the death of 'the late Mr. W. D. Powdrell, and a resolution of condolence was passed with Mrs. Powdrell and family. Air. Hughes, in introducing the candidate, referred to his sterling work in educational matters. Mr. Dixon spoke on the lines of his address at Mokoia. At the conclusion of the meeting Air. Preston moved, and Air. Jef coat seconded, a vote of thanks to the speaker. The motion was carried unanimously. A strong working committee was set up in Papaiti to further Air. Dixon’s candidature. LABOR’S CAMPAIGN. (From a Correspondent.) Air. L. Afcllvride and Air, P. Fraser, M.P., addressed the electors at Rapanui on Friday night, Mr. J. Hodges presiding over' one of the largest political meetings ever held there. The speakers were accorded an excellent hearing throughout and at the conclusion were plied with questions touching the Labor party platform for over half-an-hour. Mr. J. Ross, in moving a hearty vote of thanks, said they were greatly indebted to the speakers for their clear exposition of the policy and platform of the Labor Party, which was a different proposition from what it had been represented the daily newspapers. The motion was carried amidst rounds of applause. What was probably the largest political meeting ever held at Mosstown assembled to hear Air. H. E. Holland, M.P., on Friday night. Air. Rod Smith occupied the chair. Air. Holland spoke for over two hours, and at the conclusion of his speech was accorded an ovation. Mr. Fraser, AI.P., and Mr. McTlvride arrived from Rapanui at the conclusion, and each addressed the meeting for ten minutes. There was not a singie hos-. tile interjection at either meeting and the audiences seemed eager to appreciate the Labor viewpoint. Air. Holland promised that if at all possible Air, Afcllvride would speak again at Alosstown before polling day.