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 (usually on opposite sides of the House), both were full of years, and each had a long and honourable record of public service. The prestige of their names gave weight and influence to the movement, and their great experience rendered them invaluable advisers; their unselfish co-operation and generous advocacy lifted the question high above the mire of mere party politics.

Of the pioneer party of settlers who arrived in Nelson by the Fifeshire in September, 1841, Mr Alfred Saunders was the first to land. He was a born reformer. A Temperance worker in England, his principles emigrated with him, and on the voyage he formed the first New