ELECTION DAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1638, 24 September 1887, Page 3

ELECTION DAY.

On Monday the genaral of members of the House of Representatives takes place. Throughout the country tbe greatest interest is being; manifested, and there can be little doubt that the results of the election will be looked forward to with eagernesß. The Returning officer for the Gladstone district has appointed the following polling places : The Courthouse Temuka (principal). Office of the Levels Road Board Plea* sant point. The schoolhouse, Falrhe Creek. Office of Mackenzie County Council, Burke's Pass.

Tbe schoolhouse, Hilton. The schoolhouse, Washdyke. Mr A. Cowan's woolshed, Tekapo. The schoolhouse, Waitohi. The railway goodahed, Albury. In the Rangitata district the polling places will be as follows : Courthouse, Geraldine (principal). Schoolhouse, Peel Forest. Schoolhouse, Woodbury. Schoolhouse, Orari. Schoolhouse, Milford. Schoolhouse, South Katigifcat*. Schoolhouse, Winslow. Sehoolhouse, Flemiogton. Schoolhonse, Wakanui. Schoolhouse, Seafi«ld. Schoolhouse, Pendarves. Library Hall, Cherteey. Road Board Office, Li*more.

The hours during which the polling placet will be open hare not been notified, but ih« custonwy time it from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Escli eleeior can only vote onc« for any pi.rticuJar candidate, although he may by owning properly in various diutricta become entitled to vote therein. Electors will therefore Deed to be careful, as in some instance!) names appear twice upon the roll in respect of different qualifications. It is also well that they should poll early. In Temuka, the principal business places will be closed for the afternoon. The Telegraph offices will be open until midnight, and the result of the election will be known more or less accurately on Tuesday morning.

and have spent aorae of the happiest days of my life here. New Zealand drore me out of the country, as I was not able to make a living there, f lost everything I had, which was a sad c«e. I therefore looked for new pastures and have found theH in the United States, and have found hen every comfort my heart can wish for f »nd live in firat-class style.

Mr Ballancb's Village Sbttlemekts. —Thefollowing letter, referring toapany of small settlers who, on Mr O'Callaghsn's recommendation, took op land on thu Hokianga settlement, has been receive i by that gentleman :—" Dear Sir,—l am instructed to convey you the hearty thanks of the Christchurch Village Settlement Association for the rery valuable aervices rendered tt them in their endeavour* to secure a piece of land whereon to make n home for themselves and families beyond the reach of want of the necessaries of life. The whole working population of New Zealand is under obligation to yon for your efforts in assisting to briog into operation regulations which will enable every man who desires it to make a comfortable home, and acquire a piece of land practically hi« own under conditions which places such a thing within the reach of the poorest. Your pervices Lave bi-en none the less valuable because performed quietly and unostentatiously, few being aware of the work you were doing."