THE Wairarapa Age MORNING DAILY. TUESDAY APRIL 17, 1906.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8121, 17 April 1906, Page 4

THE Wairarapa Age MORNING DAILY. TUESDAY APRIL 17, 1906.

The probability of a contest for tbe Maaterfcon Mayuralty is certainly very remote, and tbe present Mayor (Mr, ' J, A. ftenall) mast reoognise in this laok of opposition a silent expression of strong 'approval, on the part'of a great majority df the burgesses, of 'the highly satisfactory manner in whioh he has discharged his responsible duties for the past two yearß. The opinion has been expressed in Masfcerton, and is' pretty generally held, that, as a rule, the citizen eleoted to the honourable position of Mayor should hold office for at least two years in succession. Practice in

everything; tends towards perfection,, and the beat of Mayors is,, no doubt, improved by experience—certainly this has- proved to.be so mMr Ron all's case* Mr Renall has practised in the right kind of wayhe has thrown determination and energy into his work,, while he has displayed qualities which show that he is eminently Acted for the position of Mayor.. Mr Retiali has baeu broad-minded and generous throughout his tenure of office, and has taken not merely a passing official interest in various public questions and functions, but has invariably made it clear by his attitude that he is actuated by a laudable desire to be of real service to the town and bis fellow townspeople generally. Mr Renall is, certainly, a much •'stronger Mayor"—if the term may be allowed—than when ho was first elected to the position' and it would be but poor evidence of his energy and determination to serve Masterton both faithfully and efficiently if he were not so. The Mayor is, to-day, both deservedly respected and popular and if he be returned for a third term of office unopposed after two previous contests he will certainly have reason to feel gratified. Be has been at the head of municipal affairs during a period of great development in the town 'and Has shown a progressive spirit in keeping with the times. It is pretty safe to say that there is no citizen of Masterton who could defeat Mr Renal! at the present time, and there is no one, we feel sure, who grudges our popular Mayor the laurels that he has won in the conduct of municipal affairs. . .. -. '■ y "