Mr George Inglis moved a hearty voto of thanks to Mr Rutherford for his ad dress, and also a vote that he is a fit and proper parson to represent the district of Bruce in the Genei'al Assembly. In a few remarks Mr Inglis referred in highly eulogistic terms to the address to which they had listened and to the-readiness and ability with which the questions had been answered. These, he said gave abundant evidence that the caudidate was fully conversant with the past history of New Zealand and the present position of public affairs. His elocution also he regarded as of very high order. Since Mr Ruther ford had taken up his home amongst them he had, as far as .opportunity. -afforded, taken an active interest in. public affairs. He was a member of their county council, and had made himself useful in connec tion with the local affairs of the district. He now aspired to have affixed to his name the much coVeted letters M.H.R. , and he, Mr Inglis, predicted that he. would return from Wellington with the prefix of " Honourable." — (Loud Applause.) Mr VV. 0. Watt seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation.
. Mr Rutherford acknowledged the com pliment, and a' vote of thanks to the chair concluded the proceedings.
