Mr. Ebenezer Sandford represented Christchurch City in the House of Representatives in 1892–1893. A Liberal in politics, he was a strong supporter of the Seddon Government. Prior to his election he was a compositor in the “Lyttelton Times” office, Christchurch, and had taken an interest in political matters in connection with the Liberal party for some years. Subsequent to his retirement from politics Mr. Sandford was appointed to the charge of the Public Works Department in Christchurch. He died in December, 1897.