The Fielding Star. Published Daily. THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 1893. BOROUGH AFFAIRS.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 197, 21 December 1893, Page 2

The Fielding Star. Published Daily. THURSDAY, DEC. 21, 1893. BOROUGH AFFAIRS.

•oIn the address, which we publish elsewhere of the retiring Mayor, Mr Edmund Goodbehere, which he made yesterday on the occasion of the installation of his successor, Mr W. Carthew, a faithful account is given of the history of the affairs of the Borough during his term of office. From that it will be seen that Mr Goodbehere has established a most creditable record, one in fact which is worthy of emulation on the part of the present, and all future holders of the office. While we give Mr Goodbehere every credit of the good work he has done, yet we must also accord a meed of praise to his fellow Councillors who have so loyally supported him. Without unanimity, and a common desire to do good with the means at their disposal, no profitable work could have been accomplished, and as that estimable quality has in all cases been exercised at the Council table, the ratepayers are now experiencing the benefit thereof. In Mr Carthew we believe the ratepayers will find a worthy successor to Mr Goodbehere, and one who will do honor to the position. In his speech he partially indicated what would be his policy during his term of office, in respect of public works, maintenance, drainage, and sinking for artesian water. Tbe question of making asphalt or concrete footpaths is one which, like the drainage scheme, will have to be faced by the owners of property sometime or another, and perhaps for the benefit of the town, the sooner the better. Of course, other new works, the nature of which has yet to be disclosed, will involve an expenditure that will have to be met either by increased rates, or by a new loan, which, as far as the ratepayers are concerned, mean the same thing. However, these are matters which will have to be discussed when they are definitely before the Council and burgesses.