Mr. A. Saunders,

Selwyn.

Mr. A. Saunders,

Alfred Saunders, the "Nestor" of the House, is 75 years of age, having been born at Lavington, Wiltshire, on June 12, 1820. When 21 years of age he emigrated to Nelson, arriving there in 1841, and in 1855 was elected to the Nelson Provincial Council. Subsequently he became Superintendent of the Province, and was returned to the House. In 1867 he returned to England, but after a stay there of about five years came back to the Colony, settling in Canterbury. In 1877 was elected to the House for Cheviot. Was an unsuccessful candidate at the elections of 1881, 1884 and 1887. Was returned for Selwyn in 1890, and has since held the seat.

Votes recorded, 2438; number on roll, 3361. Women on roll, 1207, of whom 1006 voted.