THE MAYORAL ELECTIONS

Evening Star, Issue 15480, 30 April 1914, Page 8

THE MAYORAL ELECTIONS

MR SHACKLOCK'S EASY WIN. . Several hundied people assembled in front of the Town Hall rhortly after 8 o'clock last evening, when the result of the mayoral election was announced by the returning officer (Mr Lewin). Out of 26,843 electors en the roll 11,023 exercised their right to vote, w.'th the result that Mr Shacklock scored an absolute majority over his three opponents. , The total number of votes recorded id favor of each candidate was as follows : J B. Shacklock • 5,611 J. J. Marlow 2,954 W. Belcher • l» 2 fl I. Green UOB The following are the details of the oolling at the various booths: — o . O £. 14 3 o 2 c j- * us--35 P5 O Presbvtn. Church, Opoho 39 24 20 56 Pine Hill School 1 3 Barron's Hall, X.E.V. 294 112 59 214 Town Hall, N.E.V. 114 49 24 125 Knox Church S.S. Hall 810 370 190 182 George St. School 272 114 64 67 Albany St. School 166 70 57 50 OddfeUows' Hall, Stuart street ... 253 174 64 65 Garrison Hall ... 854 600 156 104 Mission Hall Russell street ... 176 68 36 18 Mission Hall, Walker street ... 310 167 64 16 Oddfellows* Hall, Kensington ... 260 144 99 22 Town Hall, South DnnediK 559 54-1 149 54 Methodist S.S. HaH, Cargill rd. 189 62 36 16 Oddfellows' Hall, Caversham ... 525 163 117 50 Hotel Metropole, St. Clair ... 101 29 8 9 Municipal Offices, Roslyn 316 108 38 22 Wakari Hall, Roslyn 197 101 56 16 Roslyn Institute... 125 38 8 13 St. Albans Mission Hall 70 17 56 15 Informal, 69. Mr Shacklock, who received an ovation, said he had to sincerely thank the ratepayer? for placing him in the high and honorable position of Mayor of the City. Twelve months ago he was particularly grateful to the 3,693 electors who voted for him, unfortunately without success. That night, from the depths of his heart, be was indeed grateful to the voters who had placed him at the top of the poll by sucb an overwhelming majority. His home hai been here for many years. Ha had watched the City's progress with interest, and had been proud to be identified with its public and commercial life. Its welfare was dear to him, and he therefore very distinctly treasured the honor they had conferred upon him. He would do hfs best to worthily uphold the honorj the dignity, and the responsibility of the position in which they had put him. He could not but recognise that the result was due mainly to the large body of willing workers who had labored so heartily I and so effectively on bis behalf. To them i and to all who had assisted in his election he returned sincere thanks. He would ilso like to say that so far as the contest was concerned there had been no ill-feeling shown towards him by the workers on the Dtber side. (Applause.) Cr Marlow, who was warmly received, said that he appeared before them in a new character for him He appeared before them for the first time as a defeated candidate, but he accepted their verdict in the beat of spirit, for he recognised that it took defeats as well as victories to build up human nature. He quite recognised that he had had to carry the wrong's of Waipori that day. It was a splendid tribute to the past services of Mr Shacklock that he should have had such a large ! majority, and he heartily congratulated '• him on his victory. (Apphicse.) He could assure him that he wou'd have no more loyal supporter than himself in the corn- j cil- Next year began the era of the two' Tears' tenure of office, and he trusted that 12 months hence he would be the first to be appointed under the new system. (Applause.) He hoped that when he stood before them again in another 12 months he would be in the position that Mr Shacklock was that evening. (Applause.) Mr Belcher congratulated Mr Shacklock on his success, and said he was sorry thai Mr Marlow was not a little nearer to him in the voting. Now he came to himself. He could see very plainly, so far as he was concerned, that his stock in the market had slumped very considerably indeed. That was possibly owing to several causes. On this occasion he decided to enter the contest to test several things. He wanted to see for one thing whether a man with a name and reputation could win without putting himself to unnecessary expense in a matter of this kind. In his opinion a good deal of the unnecessary flummery attached to these elections should be done away with altogether. Another argument that had been used against i im n« : Sat be had no right to occupy the position of Mayor because he had never been in the council. He had had more experience than many men who had sat at the council table, and he argued that it did not foll.-w because a man was not in the council that he was not fit to occupy the position of Mayor. (Applause.) Cr Green said thai- he ?*ooi far the position because he considered a /.n'nople was involved, and he was to put it before the ratepayers of Dnnedin AH he had to say was *bat although he stood before them defeated he had had no committees. He had -=inip!y trusted to the good opinion and inteHigeu :e of tie ratepayers to determine whether the position he had taken i.r> in ;l-e council wus a i.ght one or not. He congraivrV-ted Mr Shacklock on his victory, aud added that he would again be a candidate for the position of Mayor nest year. (Applause-) MORNINGTON. Out of 2,356 enrolled electors only 977 recorded their votes. The result was announced shortly after 8 o'clock as follows : ss "o o Council Chambers, First Ward 179 194 Council Chambers, Second and Third Wards 136 102 Bantist Church Hall 74 56 Old Council Chambers 116 24 Maxwell Taylor's House ... 26 10 Methodist Church 37 23 568 409 Informal. 9. For the election of a councillor for First Ward caused by the resignation of Cr M'Rae the voting was :—T. K. Moody 142, A. H. Wallace 117, D. Nicol 110, F. H. Hollingworth 80; informal, 23. Mr Bolt, in thanking the electors, said he had served them faithfully as a counsillor, and he would endeavor to advance the beat interests of the borough as Mayor. He could promise them nothing, but he would always try to do what was right. Mr Le Cren said that, although defeated, he was not disheartened. He heartily congratulated Cr Bolt on his success. However, he would say what he said the other night. They did not want a council at all; the town clerk had the Major and councillors in his pocket. (A Voice : " Hot!") Although he had been' lefeated, he thought he had done fairly well in polling the number of votes he had. At the end of another 12 months he hoped to come forward again and claim their support. He thanked all those who had supported him and those who had voted against him.

Mr Moody, the successful candidate for First Ward, said that this was his initial affort to gain a seat on the council, and he had found it quite an education. If he achieved only 20 per cent, of what he had set out to do He would consider that he had done extremely welL He was of opinion that quite a number of improvements might be effected in the management of the borough tramways, finance. and firs alarms, and he would in due coarse bring these matters under the notice of tie oonnciL

Mr Nfcol stated that he had congested the seat in response to a number of requests. The electors had not returned Mm at the head of the poll, and he would never give them another opportunity to do so. (Laughter and applause.) MAORI HILL. Only 719 votes were recorded, as compared with 858 12 months ago. Ex-coun-cillor E. S. Clarke was returned by a majority *of 45 votes over the present Mayor {Mr E. Butler). Details of the voting : Butler. Clarke. Wakari 6 8 Council Chambers 199 187 Woodhaugh 77 161 Leith. Valley 55 26 337 382 Mr Clarke very heartily thanked those who had worked and voted for him. It would be his endeavor to look after the interests of the whole of the borough, and any suggestion which he might receive from any elector, no matter from whom it came, would meet with earnest consideration from him. Mr Butler briefly thanked" the electors who had supported him. Certain irregularities are alleged to have occurred in connection with the electi-o, of which more may be heard. PORT CHALMERS. The result of this election, which was keenly contested, was announced by Mr J. W. Fraser, returning officer, from the Town Hall steps at 7.45 p.m. as follows : Thomas Scollay 369 David M. Mawson 347 Joseph Powell 104 Informal, 2. Altogether 822 votes were recorded. Last year the total was 818, and the year before 638. A crowd collected in front of the Town Hall to hear the result. Mr Scollay acknowledged his indebtedness to those who had voted him to the honorable position of Mayor-elect, and those who had not voted for him he thought would also be with him as they got to know him better. Referring bo municipal matters, he said he wished to dissipate any lingering misconception in respect to the electric power being brought to the town for any other reason whatever than that the cheap power tended to develop industries and to start fresh industries, the council being anxious to foster such development. The welfare of the town should be the first consideration, and any blow aimed at any individual should be treated as inimical to the best interests of the whole community. He had received more than one telegram that day wishing him success, and of these he valued none more highly than the one from the Matarae Encampment. Those young fellows were the coming men, and it was regrettable that the discharge of their military duties should, through some blunder, have deprived them of their civic privileges—a thing that ought not to recur. He appreciated the honor -conferred on him, and would endeavor to promote the welfare of Port Chalmers.

Mr Mawson expresed regret that the ratepayers had on this occasion not seen their wav to follow the long-established precedent by re-electing him for another mayoral term. He was also sorry to find that a good deal of personal feeding had been manifested regarding his candidature. Whatever it was, he could only say that so far as he was concerned it was entirely due to an unfortunate misunderstanding. However, he had always had the courage of his opinions in the past, and would continue to do so in the future. He could only bow to the decision of the ratepayers, and he thanked most heartily all those who had voted for him. (Aoplause.)

Cr Powell returned sincere thanks for the unsolicited votes recorded in his favor. He expected to get a larger measure of supDort, but he was afraid that the fact of his living so far out of the town might have accounted for it. As a councillor he had always done his best to further their interests at the council table, and he would continue to do so. but he was afraid that the result of the noil had killed such ambitions as he possessed to aspire to the position of Mayor, unless perhaps he came to live within the town area. He concluded by moving a hearty vote of thanks to the returning officer, the compliment being carried by acclamation.

GREEN ISLAND. The retiring Mayor Qlr Geddes) was defeated by 5 votes. The Kaikorai drainage question was the factor in the contest. The result was : Votes. E. J. Reeve 2?2 W. Geddes 217 Informal, 3. The r>olling to fill the vacancy on the Borough Council, caused by the retirement of Dr Will, resulted as follows :—J. Ensor 146. H. Clarke 137. W. T. Taylor 68, C. Crimp 65; informal, 26. ___ ELSEWHERE. Wellington.—The election did not evoke great interest, the result being generally considered a foregone conclusion in favor of the sitting Mayor (Mr Luke). The result of the poll was :—Mr .1. P. Luke, 11.501; Mr D. M*Liren (Labor), 4.539; Mr J. Glover (Social Democrat), 4.337. Christchurch.—Mr H. Holland (retiring Mavor) Dolled 7,140, as against 3,840 by Mr R. M. Spiers. Auckland. The suburban mayoral elections resulted :—Mount Eden : Mr Nicnlson fsittine Mayor). 1.938: Mr Davis.. 945. Mount Albert : Mt Murdoch M'Lean, 1.605: Mr M. J. Covle (sitting Mavor), 3.065. Takaouna : "Mr W. Blomfield, 638: Mr A. R. Rnvnes. 296. Taunnga.—Mr B. C. Bobbins, 322; Mr C. E. Macmillan, 222. Gisborne.—Mr W. G. Pherratt, 1,116 votes: Dr Cb've Collins. 1.106. Hawera.—Mr H. K. Wr'ttington (Deputy Mayor), 434: Mr K Dixon. 384. Palmerston North.—Mr .T. A. Nash elected), 1.282: Mr R. Edwards. &(> This is the seventh year Mr Nash has been elected Mayor. Histings.—Mr W. Hart (sittine Mivcr), 1.505: Mr B. C. M'Cormiek 1.041. Wellington.—The suburban contests resulted :—Onslow : Mr C. C. Crump. 333; Mr H. E. Anderson, 239. Lower Hu.t ■ Mr H. Baldwin. 585; Mr T. C. Dur!o,i. 533: Dr Purdv. 301. Blenheim.—Mr .7. J. Corry (ex-Mayor) was elected bv 119 votes over Mr E. S. Parker, the sitting Mayor. Last year Mr Parker had a majority of 44 over Mr Corry. N°lson.—Mr W. Lock (retiring Mayor), 1.050; Mr W. W. Snodgrass. 1.047. 'The result is indefinite in view of a recount. Richmond.—Mr G. E. Chisnall was elected Mayor of Richmond, receiving 180 votes to 171 polled by Mr James Hunter. Motuek*.—Mr P. G. Moffatt, 158; Mr R. Frv. 89. Grevmouth. —Mr Perkins (retiring Mwor), 1,054: Mr Tennent, 1.008. Brunner.—Mr Franklin (retiring Mayor), 170 ; Mr Heslin, 127. ! Timaru.—Mr E. R. Guinness, 2,879; Mr W. Angland (retiring Mayor). 1.559. Gore. —Cr M'Fariane. 661; Mr M'Dougall (retiring Mayor), 546. Invercargiil.—Mr Duncan M'Fariane (retiring Mayor). 2.408; Cr Ott. 1,716. New Plymouth.—Mr J. E. Wilson was elected Mayor by a majority of 91 over Mr G. W. Brown. Tapanui.—Mr "John Fleming easily defeated his opponent. Stratford.—W. P. Kirkwood (re-elected) 572, N. J. King 512. Taumarunui. —Mr E. W. Simmons was elected mayor.