MAYORS INSTALLED

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 191, 8 May 1919, Page 8

MAYORS INSTALLED

EASTBOURNE POLICY OP THE NEW COUNCIL. Tho installation of .tha now Mayor of the Borough of Eastbourne, Mr. F. H. Mather, took place' at noon yesterday at tho office of the borough ferry service. Mr. I'. Levi, tho retiring Mayor, conducted tho ceremony, and tho following councillors'wero in attendance s—Messrs. R. E. Manlov, H. Foley, 11. Black, T. Marsdon, W. R. C. MThersou, C. L. Green, 11. G. Mayer, .and S. F. Fisher. In installing Mr. 'Mother, Mr. Lovi said he was perfectly satisfied with tho verdict of tho electors ,at the election, and ho accepted it without tho slightest feeling of rancour or animosity. During his term, of office he (tho speaker) had given his best thought and attention to the work of tho borough, in whoso interests ho had dona his best. He hoped that tho now Mayor would have a successful two years' tenure "of office. Notwithstanding all that had been said, the past council had done their best to carry on tho business of tho borough and to assist him in his duties. Any little heat that arose during the last part, of the contest had evaporated as far as he was concerned. (Hear, hear.) His interest in the borough naturally remained unabated, and, if asked for, his ser. vices would always be at tho "call of the borough. (Hear, hear.) There might be some questions m connection with which he could give some help. For instance, there was the water scheme, which was intricate- in many respects. Ho was suro that Mr. Mather would fill the office of Mayor with" dignity and ability. The council was fortunnte in that it possessed in Mr. S. S, Heath, the Town Clerk, a most excellent executive officer. Mr. Heath had- been with them for about four months, and the speaker was confident that he was a man of outstanding ability, energy, and conscientiousness. Mr. Heath would carry out whatever policy tho council kid down with promptitude and dispatc'h. Mr. Levi concluded by congratulating the new Mayor and council on the fact that, very shortly, they would have backas master of the ferry steamer Duchess Captain Evans, who had been on active servicei Captain Evaus was a splendid officer and his position had been kept open when he went away. , Mr. Mather said he deeply appreciated the remarks Mr. Levi had made, and assured him that he had never entertained anything but a feeling of high regard' for him. The speaker was gratified that Mr. Levi had offered to give the now council any advice regarding borough affairs that might bo needed from time to time. The new council would do their best in the interests of the borough. "We don't propose any 'revolutionising schemes," added Mr. Mather. "We believe that tho Bay has a. great future. It is a very attractive place, and has a lot of natural advantages which tho people of Wellington either fail to appreciate or else are • ignorant abdut. . I hope to 6ee tho time when most of the Wellington peoplo will have a proper 'appreciation of the attractiveness of the Bay; and, in fact, the wholo of the east-, era side''of the harbour. At the back of Muritai we have a natural park that is far superior to the beauties of Day's Bay even. I don't say the Eastbourne Borough Council will 'be able to open it up and make it available to the people, but they may be able to assist in doing it." He thought that amalgamation with the city would be a good thing, both for the borough and the city. He hoped that they would be able to secure another steamer in order that the ferry service might be augmented and improved. Mr Mather finished his re-' marks by stating that he would use his best endeavours in the interests of the borough.

MIRAMAR BOROUGH, . The' installation of Mr. F. M. Stone as Mayor of Miramar took place in tho Borough, Council Chambers last evening. Mr. Stone was returned at the last elections in a contest with the former Mayor (Mr. F. Townsend). The new Mayor congratulated the councillors upon having been returned to represent the borough. ■ The majority wero new members, but their business ability would quickly enable them to become familiar with borough affairs. A question of urgency that would come beforo, the council would be that of amalgamation. If amalgamation' was going to be in the interests of the borough, it could not be effected too soon; if it was going to be contrary to the interests of the borough, the council should not be slow in disposing of it. Tree-planting, the preserving of tho marine parade, and the securing of the coal supply were other matters that would have to be dealt with. Tho thanks of the new council were due to outgoing members for what they had done. > Councillor H. IC. Eobertshaw congratulated the Mayor upon his return to office, and also upon a proposal lie had made for the setting up of committees in the council. Other councillors added their congratulations. Mr. H. A. Smith, chairman of the Seatoun and Bays Progressive Association, and Mr. Pritchnrd, of the Aliramar, Beautifying and Electors' Association, also felicitated Mr. Stone upon his new dignity.

PETONE BOROUGH. The ceremony in connection with tlio installation of the Mayor and councillora of the Pelone Borough Council took placo last evening! The Mayor (Mr. J.'W. M'Ewan) and Councillors D.. S. Bedingfield, C. P. Biockelbank, J, L. Cluirchouse, G. Cook, W: Cox, W. Hay, J. Kyle, J. E. Tovey, and A. Anderson, made the statuary declaration under the Municipal Corporations Act. .

The Mayor said that ho desired to oxpress the hope that during the ensuing term of ofiico all would, as councillors of tlio borouglTof Petono, carry out their work in a manner which would Teilect credit on the borough. In order to assist tho council in its work, it would he necessary to appoint several committees, and tho first would he that of tn« Hutt Park Committee. He would move that Councillors Brockelbank, Tovey, and Kyle comprise this committee. This was carried.

The Technical School Board of Management Committeo was next eloctcd as follows: Councillors Cox, Bedingfield, and Cluirchouse.

Firo Brigade " Committee-: The Mayor and Councillors Cook and' Bedirefieid. ~ Works Committee: Councillors, Cox, Anderson, Tovey, Kyle, and Hay. Eecreation Grounds Committee: Councillors B'-ockelbank, Anderson, Hay, Cook, and Tovey. Motor Service Committee: Councillor Anderson, Bedingfield, Ohurchouse, Hay, and Cook.

Gasworks and Coal Committee.—Councillors Brockelbank , . Hay, Cox, Churcliouse, mid Kyle. Finance Committee: The Mayor and Councillor Bediiigtiebi.

■ KARORI BOROUGH. Some interest was taken by tho residents of Karori in the installation of the Mayor and council, for thoro wero several present to watch the . proceedings lasl evening. ~\ The Mayor (Mr. B. G. H. Burn), who was re-elected, presided, and there were present: Councillors ,T. Burns, J. Caughh; J. G. Fulton, E. Harrison, F. F. Laurensoii, T. A. Munt, ■ L. G. Porter, and R. L. Tingey. Councillor J. W. Henderson, tho senior councillor, was unavoidably absent.

After tho Mayor and councillors had signed the usual declaration, the Mayor congratulated tho new councillors and hoped that they would work together amicably in the future as had been the case in the past. They had been elected to look after the interests of the'whole borough. No'doubt, as they went along, there would- bo differences of opinion, but whatever those differences might be, he liowd they would leave them at the council fable, and not carry them outside. Tho one great subject that the council would have Ho consider was that of amalgamation. If they could get decent terms from the city 60 much tho better, but in any case they would have to submit the terms to the ratonayers nnd residents, who must eventually" decide on tho matter. He was sorry that i 6onio of the old councillors had not been

roturnetl, but new blood was necessary for progress. 110 could not, however, see how there could bo niucn progress unless they had more money to carry out the necessary works. But some of the new councillors might have ideas of raising money, and ho would bo very pleased to fall iu with any idea that might bo shown to be of benefit to the borough. Ho referred lo tho absence of Mr. Bradnock, who failed at the election, and said ho had been a very old member of the council, and-had'done excellent work. Mr. Skcgg also, he said, had proved a very useful councillor. Continuing, tho Mayor said he had been connected with the council for the past cloven years, and ho had seen a great deal of prowess in the borough during that time. This progress would have been greater but for the want of funds. The council had before it a very strenuous year owing to certain reductions in the valuations, which would mean less monoy, and with less money there would be less work done. Councillor Tingoy, who was the only old councillor prcsont, thanked the Mayor for his remarks, and assured him that from what lie could gather the new councillors would give hini their hearty support in all matters having reference to the wolfnre of the borough, and especially as regards amalgamation, the new councillors being very strongly in favour of linking up with'the c-itv: The council then. proceeded to set up the usual committees.