POLITICAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 November 1922, Page 6

POLITICAL.

THE STRATFORD SEAT. MR. MASTERS’ CAMPAIGN. After a journey of 12 miles through the mud, Mr. Masters met the settlers of Aotuhia at 12.30 on Wednesday. Practically every settler in the district was present, including a number of ladies. Owing to the number present being more than the hall would provide for, the meeting was held in the open air. Mr. Callaghan, a member of the Whangamomona County Council, presided. As a member of the council, said Mr. Callaghan, he could assure them it was not possible for any person to have done more than their present member; in fa>ct, the council 'had not been in a position to spend all the grants Mr. Masters had got. The candidate dwelt chiefly on the need of development of the back country and the need also of a concentrated road policy, as opposed to the waste that is being perpetrated at the present time on railway construction that can never possibly pay. At the conclusion of the address, which was frenuently applauded, the following resolution was carried unanimously: “That this meeting of baekblock settlers sincerely appreciate the good work done by Afr. Masters in this Mistriet. and expresses confidence in him as their representative; and expresses the wish. also, that he will be re-elected to Parliament.” The To Wera Hall was about three parts full on Wednesday night to hoar Mr. Masters, in spite of the downnour of rain that took place during the afternoon and evening. Mr. Kemp, who presided, said the council had never been better treated in its history. Mr. D.D Mouatt moved the following resolution, which was carried unanimously, amidst much enthusiasm: “That this gathering of the general public of To Wera and surrounding districts tender our most sincere thanks to Mr. Masters for his most interesting and able address; and wo would like to express our approcmDon of his efforts in the interest of the he represents in Parliament. Furthermore, we would like to thank him for this and the Whangamomona district for being instrumental *n opening up the stone quarry .at To Y.’ora. thorebv obtaining a very gAod metal I nt a cheaper rate, which is badlv noed|ed in the hackhlocks of Taranaki, and wo trust and hope that Mr. Masters ; will he returned to Pari’ament, because I he is the man for the Dominion’s wcl- ' f’ are ” __________