“IDEAL MAYOR”

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11951, 23 May 1933, Page 4

“IDEAL MAYOR”

MR AND MRS. JACKSON

HONORED

COMPLIMENT All Y SQC1 AL

LARGE GATHERING OF KIJPPORTEPF-

Mauy warm tributes wore tho newly-elected Mayor and M.ajw ess, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacket, a complimentary social hchr by o election committee in ifi'C E'- c -e «* Lounge last evening. There T; as a “ attendance of about 120 suppor ete who twero seated at long J tastefully decorated "with flowers a“fautumn'foliage. Tlio chairman of .«* committee Mr. W, Ibteltefct, presided. and in a brief • welcoming 1 cneeeli extended a warm welcome to the guests. ■ . Following the Loyal mast, Mr. • Lissant Clayton -rose to propose the health of the Mayor and Mayoress. It was his firm conviction, stated the speaker, that Mr. Jackson would prove an ideal Mayor, for ho was « man who could ri p e above parf.s, a man of vision, who would d<» e\ rj thing possible te fur trior the good of the citizens and the town. Untrammelled hy party, Mr. Jack--» 0D could unite the (.own for the common , good, and the speaker believed that ; n unity lay the solution of all tho difficulties facing not only Gisborne, but also the whole Dominion. The doctors were to be warmly congratulated on their discrimination, in electing him, for he was in , every way suitable to fill the office or Mayor. Mr. Jackson had attained his present ideal outlook on life through training in tho best school or all, the university of life. It seemed t° T.hc speaker that Mr. Jackson’s G-nT-iV days on the gold-fields, in the quietness of the bush, h'ad given him time to meditate and build up the philosophy of life which was now such an outstanding characteristic. In Air. Jackson they had a man who whs tho essence of kindness, impartiality, and far-seeing ability, a man admired and trusted by all. That Mr. Jackson had filled hi? position with tlte Labor Department admirably was proved by the fact that throughout. hi s election campaign, not one of the unemployed nor one of the workers had a single unkind word to say about , him. This was a great tribute, far greater than many realised, and it showed he had played fair, that he was a just man. The Mayor was called on to represent the town in a dignified manner, and must he a man whom they could all look up to and respect—in Mr. Jackson they hao. such a man MR. JACKSON IN REPLY. In reply, Mr. Jackson said that ho and Mrs. Jackson were deeply moved by the honor paid them by tho present gathering and he thanked them for the tribute. Mr. Clayton’s remarks- recalled io him the fine old men of The goldfield days, men filled with the milk of human kindness and who had taught him much. Unity was the great necessity of to-day, to bring order our. of the chaos, the unity which was advocated by Richard John Seddon and other great leaders of the speaker’s early days. Tie detailed anecdotes of Seddon day and referred to the high standard of conversation which was carried on by such’ men. "also cieplorfug the absence of it in modern times. Association with such men. Mr. Jackson stated,, had instilled in him a sense of honor and ideals which ho had fostered all his life. When he met- men who were hard pushed, he put- himself in their place and ho attempted to Treat thorn as he knew he would have wished had he been sii uated as they were. The - electors had paid him the honor of returning him and lie could promise than lie would dv> everything re keep his side of the bargain. Ho had met his wife on. the gold-fields and she had proved a, wonderful help-mate—they woro both vorv proud to be where they were to-day.

Mr. Jackson voice'll his gratitude to his hard-working committee and to the chairman, Mr. Hackedt, who had been like a dynamo, always stirring him up. Quo aspect of the campaign he had especially appreciated was that lie had been accorded the utmost attention and respect at all meetings.

When he -had opened his campaign, continued Mr. Jackson, lie felt- that democracy was not- going along as it should he. The difference in the Ho.uso when a measure was nonGovemment as compared with a party one. was very marked and one saw Labor and Reform entering the same lobby, actually representing the opinions of their constituencies. When the party whip cracked, however. there was a very different raleand members were forced to vote against, their own opinions, probably against the opinions of ilieir constituencies. That was tho great trouble with party government to-day. He was pleased to notice a movement was on foot to effect- a chance and this would have all possible help from him.

Mr. Jackson also paid a tribute to the members of the Borough Council, stating they were \V very fine body of men, always with the good of the town foremost in their thoughts. ‘‘On behalf of Mrs. Jacksou and myself,” he concluded," “I thank you for the sentiments expressed and for attending to do Honor to us this evening.” TOKEN OF ESTEEM FOR. MRS. JACKSON. Mrs. J. E. Newton then presented Mrs. Jackson wit'll a beautiful bouquet, adding the hope that the Recipient would join with the ladies in the different works during her term of office. The bouquet, she pointed out,--was a token of esteem in which Mrs. Jackson ivas hold by them' all. Mr. Jackson returned thanks on behalf of Mrs. Jackson, stating that: she would bo very proud to associate herself with the ladies as requested by During the campaign, Mrs." Newton had been a very.

energetic worker and ho appreciated the loyalty and support- she; had’text tended him.

TRIBUTE. TO TRANSPORT

Tho next toast- was to “Transport.”. In proposinng this, Air J. Morrison, referred to tho great) debt of grati, xnde the committee owed to the. many who' assisted in this connection. Undoubtedly*, the transport whs a big factor in the victory secured and an especially pleasing feature was the willing maimer in which the help had been extended. The Kang of England was the greatest man‘in the Empire and the Mayor - was the greatest . man in. Gisborne, but the speaker wished to emphasise ' that it was transport which kept both in their respective positions. He asked tho gathering to drink to the health of those generous and hard toilers, who had assisted in the matter ox transport, coupling the name of Air T. E, Toneyclifro, “to whom wc owe 'te much”, with the toast. In response, Air Toneyclifro stated that be was transported to the West Coast; when Air Jackson was speaking, and recalled the days when he became acquainted with It. J. Seddon. The speaker had known Air 'Jackson since he came to Gisborne, and ho had enjoyed his friendship throughout. He believed Air. Jackson Had been the hardest worked civil servant and was actually doing four men’s work. As citizens they must stand bv the new Alayor, for there was much work to be done m Giebome! They should see that the town was made beautiful and they should use every facility to the utmost. Other toasts honored were tee xollowing • The Ladies, proposed by Air H Holmes, responded to by Air H Alley; “The Artists”, proposed by Air W. Little, responded to by Air G. Smith; “The Chairman”, proposed oy Air E 1 Hampton, respondedto by Air W. Hacliett and “The Press” proposed by Air T. G. Law3Cc.->. During -the evening, enjoyable item™ were contributed by Air E. Sharpies’ orchestra, Air David Lee, AEss E. Cook, Air L. Alawson, Alms A. Hampton Mr C. Edwards, Air T. HU and MKs D Sharp. The accompaniments were played by Messrs E- Hampton and C. Edwards.