| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Frederic Jones | 527 | 61.07 | ||
| Independent | Aaron Ayers | 336 | 38.93 | ||
| Majority | 191 | 22.13 | |||
| Turnout | 863 | ||||
References
- ^ "Election". South Canterbury Times. 9 February 1887.
- ^ "Meetings, Amusements". Lyttelton Times. 8 February 1887.