Mr Leary addressed the ratepayers of Bell Ward on Saturday evening at the British Hotel. His address was a repetition of the

oue delivered in fche Oddfellows' Halt---, At the conclusion of hi^address several ques tions were^ put to jthe: candidate^and an swered to the satisfaction of the audience. A ratepayer enquired whether Mr Stewart was still Solicitor to the Church Trustees. Mr Leary Was not prepared to answer that ques tion, but an opinion was freely expressed that Mr Sfcewajfc held'that office: A unani mous vote of confidence was passed in favour of the candidate, and after a vote of thanks to the Chairman the meeting dispersed.
