THE NEW COUNCILLORS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 129, 1 June 1923, Page 7

THE NEW COUNCILLORS.

NO SURPRISES IN LIST. AGE OF THE APPOINTEES. (By Telegraph.—Owu Correspondent.* WELLINGTON, this day. There were no surprises in the list of new appointments to the Upper House, unless it be regarded as surprising that Mr. Massey should have further endorsed the policy of appointing to the Legislative Council men well past their prime. The splendid public service of the men honoured is generally recognised, but it is a pity that there is not some other method of rewarding faithful service. The native representative is not known locally, but he is said to be a very enthusiastic Reformer in the North Auckland district.

Of the others, Mr. Mander and Dr. Newman are each 74 years of age, while Mr. Craigic is 72, and the average of the four European nominees works out at about 70.

Mr. Frank Mander is well known as one of the staunchest Reformers that has ever sat in the House of Representatives, his occupancy of the Marsden seat having been continuous since he defeated Mr. Robert Thompson in 1902 till he retired last year. An unassuming "but popular member, (Mr. Mander counted his friends on all sides of the House.

Dr. A. K. Newman made several entrances and exits in the popular chamber since his election first for Thorndon in 18S4, having at different times represented besides Thorndon, Hutt, Wellington Suburbs, and finally Wellington East. Ho was always regarded as something of a stormy petrel in politics, and was notable for his independent outlook on many matters, although always a firm Reformer.

Mr. Edward Newman represented Manawatu first and later Rangitikei in the House of Representatives, where his opinion on agricultural questions was always valued by his fellow members. For a number of years ho was chairman of the select committee in the House, which dealt with agricultural matters. He was a stalwart Reformer, but was a man of broad views in political matters, and'was always certain of an attentive hearing when speaking on questions before Parliament.