DECLARATION OF POLL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1786, 12 September 1884, Page 3

DECLARATION OF POLL.

. There was quite a lively gathering at the Institute to hear the result of the municipal contest which was given at about a quarter past seven last night by the [Returning Officer as follows : Bacon, 203; Cullen, 8; Galloway, U; Gapper, 176; Girdwood, 83; Muir, 207; Kapp, 148; Shute, 61; informal, 8, Messrs Muir, Bacon, and Gapper were declared duly elected amidst considerable cheering, and a small volley of flower bags which did but little harm and caused some aiuusemont. Mr Muir thanked the ratepayers heartily for the honorable position in which they had placed him at the head ,:;, of the poll, Hs would endeavor by his action in the Council to prove himself worthy of their confidence. ' Mr Bac.on followed in the same tfjtttrain and said he would work for the good of the district, i. Mr Gapper said that the returns proved that the old horse was not overweighted and had not got swamp on ; the brain. Ho thanked them for returning bim again and although only third on the list it showed the had not lost their confidence, and he would continue to servo them to the best of bis ability and judgment as before. ■ Mr Eapp said this was his maiden gallop, and he was not ashamed of position he had gained, which was, ■ ; ; fourth place, Possibly when he again sought election to a seat on the Conn- ,..-■•' oil, they would put him in the honorable position which had been obtained that day by Mr Muir. He further informed those present that in a few days •• the prospectus of the Co-operative Gas Consumers Company .would be before them, when be trusted they would one - He again 'ffl: -thanked.them for their votes. • ■ Mc Girdwood next responded to the j&calj, and said he was not ashamed to - • vßtand aB one among-the number of defeated, He had not worked as much as he might have done perhaps to se- •';'..■■. cure his return, (A voice: Oh! it don't ■ • matter,)' No, it did not matter, per- ••■ ,• 'haps yhm they became better apquain- '''''' ' ted he would .be better supported if at . ~ any .time .he. should come forward 'V again. ■■'-: >■■ Mv Mtiny mid although on© of

the defeated he had ninety-three voters who had given him their support, and who were entitled to his thanks, Ho had come forward in response to a request from an influential number of ratepayers who had asked him to take a share in bearing the burdens of office. He submitted to the voico of the majority, and considered they .had well chosen (Hear, hoar.) Mr Oullen thanked those who voted for him, and, he did not care, he would thank those who did not vote as well. He would thank them all. (Laughter and cheers.) » Voices were raised in vain for Mr Shute. He did not appear, ' Mi' Muir proposed and Mr Cullen seconded a vote of thanks to the] Returning Officer and the very 6rderly! crowd dispersed. • I