| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Henry Feldwick | 230 | 51.22 | +51.22 | |
| Independent | James Walker Bain | 219 | 48.78 | +48.78 | |
| Majority | 11 | 2.45 | |||
| Turnout | 449 | ||||
References
- ^ "Invercargill Election". Grey River Argus. Vol. 21, no. 3097. 19 July 1878. p. 2. Retrieved 13 August 2013.