LOCAL BODIES ELECTIONS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16982, 19 April 1917, Page 6

LOCAL BODIES ELECTIONS

CITY MAYORALTY. A well-attended meeting of tho men from. Shaddock's and Reid and Gray's foundries and tho tramway sheds was held at noon yesterday to hear an address by Cr Green. About 150 men were present. Mr J. B. Shaddock, who introduced tho candidate, said he believed in tho rolling office, and expressed the hope that Cr Green would bo returned at the top of the poll. Or Green_ addressed tho assemblage on general municipal matters, tramways, and water department being specially mentioned. A hearty vote of thanks and confidence in the candidate was passed with acclamation. Tho residents of Anderson Bay paid Cr Green tho compliment of turning ■• out in goodly numbers last evening. Mr Thomas bomerville, as chairman, introduced Mr Green in a happy speech, pointing out that this was tho first public meeting since Anderson Bay had been merged into Greater Dunodin, and he trusted tho outcome would be that tho needs of Anderson Bay would be well looked after. Cr Green, in a vigorous speech, outlined s the needs of the city, unci promised that any local needs, if placed before him, should ho have the honour .of being elected mayor, would receive proper consideration. Ho was appealing for support on the merit of his long services to the public, and trusted that the recognition of those services would mean his election as mayor for the ensuing term. Cr Green will address the electors in the St. ClaiV Presbyterian Hall to-night. . ' ST. KILDA NOMINATIONS. Tho following nominations were lodged yesterday for the position of Mayor of St. Kilda, and a poll will be taken on the 25th inst.: — James William Dove, proposed by Maggie Hutchison, R. Telfcr, and Ogier Dcnsem. Charles Nimn Scurr, proposed by W. T. M'Farlane and D. O. Cameron, jun. , COUNCILLOBS. Hugh William Allen, proposed by C. N. Scurr and J. W. Dove. Edward Aslin. proposed by J. W. Smith, W. C. Esquilant, and J. K Evans. Allan Anijps Campbell, proposed by W. T. and D. C; Cnmeron, juru Edwin Elias Cayzcr, proposed by J. J. Marlow and E. S Wilson. Ashley William Cooper, proposed by W. T. M'Farlano and D. C. Cameron, jun. Ogier Densom, proposed by G. Garbutt and Frederick C. Evans. Adam David Edgar, proposed by D. C. Cameron, jun., and Frank Mace. Charles James Gore, proposed by B. S. Sooficld and Robert Conn. Robert William Hall, proposed by James Hutchison. W. B. Steel, and William Thompson. Alexander Kilpatrick, proposed by "W. T. JVf'Farlano and C. N. Scurr. Edward Longworth, proposed by G. Garbutt and William Taylor. Charles Joseph Mcade, proposed by J. J. Marlow and J M. Leslie. John Cartsburn Ritchie, proposed by A. Emslie and Frank Maco. Hugh Smoaton, proposed by John Harris and D. C. Cameron, jun. Robert Tlfcr. proposed by R. Tyrie and Robert M'Kenzie. Ten councillors have to be elected. PORT CHALMERS. The following nominations were made for tho Port Chalmers mayoralty yesterday: — Jas. Powell (nominated by T. E, Harrison, and W. Jones). 'ihos. ScoUay (nominated by J. C. Connolly and C. A.. Reeves). John Tait (nominated by A. R. Sutherland and G. Barker). j. en councillors are required, and the following were nominated: — Norm-in Campbell (nominated by M. J. Oottle. and W. Duncan). ■ William George Columan (J. Watson and J. Hewitt). William, G. Fail (A. C. Fullarton and J. B. Shanks). Irvino C. Isbister (D. N. Fletcher and W. M'Ewan). William Jones (J. E. Robertson and N Dodds). Philip Lightbourne (F. Keenan and J. Glengarry, jun.). Robert Charles Lindsay (D. L. Morrison and \V. D. Campbell). William Lovo (E. Knewstnbb and W. M'Ewan). William Lunn (J. A. Howden and W. M. Wilson). David Millar. Matrson (J. M'Lachlan and J. P. Eagar). ' Sydney Septimus Moir (W. Thompson and F. 0. Peters). Daniel Donald M'Donakl (W. H. Madigan and Alex. Bell). John M"LacMan (W. M. Grant and W. H. Borrie). Thomas B. White (W. Peters and J. Thompson). John H. Williamson (R. Prydo and W. Walkenshaw). Mr Scollay reviewed the operations of the borough since last election. Tho most prominent feature was its extension to Mansford Town, Reynolds Town, and Carey's Bay. The lighting and sanitary services bad been extended, and the streets and pavements well maintained. A report had also been prepared for the erection of a supplementary reservoir, with a capacity of 5,000,000 gallons, and water to shipping was still supplied at pre-war rates. The financial position was sound, and the year closed with a substantial credit balance. Dredging was yielding splendid results in the harbour. In this connection it very significant to not© the recommendations of the Dominions Royal Commission' as to tho necessity of larger steamers; and consequently deeper harbours. When tho war was over it was our duty to see that adequate provision was made for disabled soldiers and those needing assistance. This must bo done by the State. Their next duty was to carry out a progressive policy for tho development of Port Chalmers, the seaport of Otago. Mr Powell said ho had served in the council for many years, and now solicited a term in tho mayoral chair. He was against personal canvassing on principle, and thought all should be loft to vote freely as their conscience directed. The decision lay in the hands of the ratepayers. Mr Tait said he had servpd as a councillor for 14 years, and had soon service -on all tho committees. Timo did not permit him to go fully into all the undertakings with which ho had boon connected. He noted with pleasure tho satisfaction afforded by the new water service, and the jrrrator facilities offered by the now dock. ' Those past records should show that he was both willing and ablo to serve tho town to the best of his ability. He believed that economy should bo the present watchword, and that money should bo freoly invested in the Government war loan. n<rainst future needs, whori it would b<? available for necessary public works.

MILTON. Nominations for tho mayor and councillors for tho borough of Milton closed at noon yesterday, when, contrary to expectations, there were- just sufficient candidates to fill the positions. Mr I Charles King was re-elected mayor unopposed, and enters upon his seventh year of office in the mayoral chair. Mr King had previously served 21 years as a councillor. For . the council the following were elected:—Messrs T. T. Henderson. W H Hitchon, E. Hollick. W. Kirhy. John Moronoy, H. J. Riddoll, W. A. Wilson (retiring councillors), and M. W. Fleming and John R. Wilson. _ Messrs M._ Hitchon and John Taylor (retiring councillors) did not seek re-election. LAWRENCE. Little interest was manifested in the municipal elections, nominations for which were received yesterday. Mr B. W. Wiiui was elected mayor, and Mr J. B. M'Kinlay (retiring mayor) takes Mr Winn's place at tho council table. The personnel of tho council is therefore the same as during, the past two years. STTMNER MAYORALTY. CPEU (!siTF.r> IMIKKS ASSOCIATION.) CHRISTCHURCH. April 13. The Hon. John Barr, M.L.C., has been re-elected Mayor of Sumner. WEST COAST MAYORAL ELECTIONS. Press Association messages state that the following have been re-elected unopposed : Hokitika, George Perry; Kumai.i. James Mu-doch; Ross, Joseph Grimmond; Greymouth. J. D. Lynch. HOSPITAL BOARD. William Thomas M'Farlano was nominated by A. H. Allnn and W. E. Poolo to represent St. Kild-a and Island boroughs and tho Peninsula district on tho Hospif.il and Oharitablo Aid Board, and, being tho only candidate, was declared elected. HARBOUR BOARD NOMINATIONS. The following candidates were yesterday nominated and elected for positions on the Otago Harbour Board :— TAYEHS OF OTT.S ON SHIPS. Harold L. Taploy. proposed by Keith S. R-amsny and W. J. Guthrie. Neil Galbvaith. proposed by Keith S Rameay and H. L, Tapley.

PAYERS OP OTHER HAEBOUB. DUES. Herbert Cecil Campbell, proposed by Edgar C. Hazlctt and J.J. Ronaldson. 1?OKT CHALMEES. Tho following candidates were proposed for tho two seats:— Archibald Campbell, proposed by J. Duncan and Alexander A- Shanks. David 11. Mawson, proposed by R. Young and W. M'Ewan. Joseph Powell, proposed by T. J. Harrison and W. Jones. Thomas Scollay, proposed by J. C. Connolloy and C. A. Reeve. John Tait, proposed by W. B. Morgan and C. Stevenson. Mr Mawson and Mr Scollay arc the retiring members. TO TI3B EDITOR. Sin, —In your issue of the 16th you stato that no discrimination has been mado between tiic candidates for mayoral honours. .Naturally, I accept that statement, and ask how it is that you have twice referred to Mr Clark editorially, and so far have not referred to Cr Green. • Judged from past elections, it has appealed to the press that tho men who have given their services for a lengthened period in civic lifo and who aspire to mayoral honours deserve that tho press will at least give a resume of the public lifo of each candidate, and in ample time, so that, should any errors creep in such resume-, the candidate has trine to &et them right. On looking back I find that you extended this courtesy to the three gentlemen who contested the last election, and at an early date. With regard to specifio lack of fairness, possibly the matters are too small. One speaker at the presentation of a requisition to the Hon. J. T. Paul stated "ho would do all he could to return Cr Green" when Mr Paul did not stand. I mentioned at tho Wakari Hall how the present Mayor had flouted his council, especially tho Civic Reception Committee, in not notifying them, when "our boys" were returning, so that wo could do them honour, and I specifically mentioned last Thursday, when a hiq: attendance of his council attended a sond-off, and when the Mayor told "tho boys" what a -welcome Dunedin would give them on their return, and how soldiers did return within four hours and a-half from his speaking, and how he had not let his council know. Then, again, in tho report of Mr Clark's Wakari meeting, 40 is mentioned as the number of those present. It is a small matter, but were there ten? As chairman of Cr Greon's committees, T have deprecated personalities, and am determined to use my strongest efforts to win this contest on tho merits of tho ca.°e. As a councillor, I claim my right to crtieisp fairly the trtvitment mefrd out to tho Civic Reception Committee, who aro whole-heartedly for "tho boys."—l am, etc., Dunedin, April 18. , *R. S. Black. [And so it is this that constitutes the foundation for tho oharg-e that the newspapers have entered into a conspiracy to suppress matters that are not favourable to Mr Clark's candidature ! —Ed. O.D.T.]