Havelock North

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 234, 15 September 1922, Page 5

Havelock North

THE COMING ELECTION. The fact that sixteen nominations have been received for seven seats on the Town Board prgves conclusive# that a healthy interest is being taken in the forthcoming election which takes place on Wednesday next. Some people have an idea that only ratepayers are entitled to vote. Thin is not so. Tne roll contains the names of all persons over 21 years of age resident iq Havelock North, so that the qualification is the same as that for the Parliamentary election. A jopy of the roll to be used may be seen at the Town Board office or at the “Tribune” agency. VIEWS OF RESIDENTS. An occasional correspondent writes: Our usual quiet, peaceiul suburb 1* very much astir just now, by reason of the fact that there are sixteen nominations, all very good men and true, for the seven vacancies on the Town Board. The election is nex* Wednesday, and, according to presen* indications, the poll will be a heavy one. As an old resident and ratepayer, I am bound to express the opinion generally accepted, namely, that th® old board tackled a very big proposition in establishing the recent electric light scheme and water supply, and there is no doubt that they deserve the thanks and gratitude oi the ratepayers, and also their return to the board that they may complete their scheme, and also, within the next term, see some of the fruits of their labour. At this stage, the name of the Rev. R. B. Waugh is much in evidence, by reason ox the knowledg* of the fact, and but for his bringing the scheme before the board, and the board favourably considering it and carrying it out, Havelock North might still have been suffering irom a short supply at a much bigger cost. If Mr U augb could have made the seventeenth candidate, he certainly would be near the other end of the list oi’ Wednesday the 20thSome of the responsible new aspirants for the position of commissioners consider that the price of electric light could be, and should lie. very much reduced, but the more thoughtful resiueutb understand that the light and water belong to the borough, and that there is fifteen or sixteen hundred a year for interest and expenses, and the fairest way to collect that is from the users of the privileges, and that if the light were reduced, it would simply increase the rates, and bo an unfair proposition to those who own property without buildings. At any rate, we are looking forward to a big day on Wednesday the 20th, and many of us regret that Mr. Clarli sun, the late painstaking chairman, could not be induced to come forward again. THE “BURNING” QUESTION. Mr Jno. D. Heenan writes:—Without intent of punning 1 wish to say that the burning question in Havelock local politics at the present time is electricity. Our Maraetotara scheme is capable of producing 200 horse-power, and our Town Board area consumption is approximately 50 horse-power. We are in negotiation with the Hawke’s Bay' County Council the sale of another 50 horse-power at 3d per unit, which is good business. If we could sell the balance of one hundred horse-power at an average rate of 2d per unit it would very nearly cover the cost of production and interest on the whole output, and we could place the revenue from the sale o fthe first 100 horse-power to out credit account. The ratepayers of Havelock are the owners of the whole scheme, and it seems to me that electricity for power and cooking should bo made available to Havelock users on a graduated scale of from Id to 3d per unit according to quantity used. The summer is coining and initial expenses of installation, etc., are pretty heavy and an effort should be made to popularise the use of electricity in the reticulated area, when we havfc as at present about threequarters of our possible production going to waste and being held up by the board at the impossible price of 4d per unit. ADVICE TO CANDIDATES. . “Elector” says: I notice in tonight’s “Tribune” there are sixteen candidates for the seven seats on the Town Board, and as some have not held this position previously it is not possible to know the views of each on the various matters they will have to deal with if elected, 1 suggest that each aspirant should ideas before the electors either through the columns of your paper or by calling a public meeting. HAAELOCK NORTH STEEPLECHASE. (Notes by “Exchange.”) The field for the Village bi ennial steeples numbers sixteen and keen interest is being taken in the result. A reveictv of past form may be of interest to punters: — Joll. —Top weight—knows every inch of the course, and finished first last time; rather nervous at water jump of late, otherwise very safe. Phillips.—Safest conveyance in the field—the Coalition of the team —never been out of a place—a good bet. Cooper—Another old campaigner—rather sore at present, but knows the course, and bound to run well. Mossman.—A fine ’chaser. Takes any obstacle, and has speed to burn —trained to the hour—be on him. Sefton.—Gained a place last time, and has trained on well and improved since. Sound as a bell. Nimon. — Some critics say “too young”— but he gained a place last time, and has done well since. Game as a pebble, though light. The above are the tried performers. Now for the new candidates. Berry.—A tiger for work—scored recently in Brigades and Baths Handicaps—may get in the money. Davidson. —Finished well up last time. Simla Avenue well be on him to a man (and woman). Graham.—Has done a lot of road work, but so far has not faced the barrier on the local track. Heenan. —Ran well last time—since then pulled off the Unimproved Stakes. May find the water jump troublesome on this occasion. Very game. Malden. —Trained in nrivnte. “Exchange” tried to square Scotty, and was to get information, but in vain. Macdonald. —A Havelock born and bred colt. Just put into w’ork. May find the hurdle at “Improved” corner a bit too severe. Only wants time. Priest—A very hard puller and unlikely to see it out. Plenty of pace if he could only jump. Rush.—Slipped out two years ago, but has built up since. Very stylish mover. Tennant. —A. good outsider. Style and appearance right. If labelled by the heads should be very close at the finish. Turner. —The dark horse of the field. Very fit and of good stamp. Worth a small bet. The new* candidates may lose ground at the start. As soon as Starter Complin lifts the barrier, the top weights I*? tIW•,Ji ulessJhe__fresh *uns will never be cauglit. However, anything can happen in a race, and should any of the old division be at all careless in the race, they may bo over hauled and beaten by- Tennant, Berry, Turner or Heenan.