In the 1896 election , he came second against John Graham .
In the 1887 election , the electorate was contested by Henry Levestam , Piper and WB Gibbs ( a son of William Gibbs ) , and he came second .
In the 1896 election , Piper came second against John Graham .
In the 1887 election , the electorate was contested by Henry Levestam , Piper and WB Gibbs ( a son of William Gibbs ) , and he came second .