THE MAYORALTY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2055, 24 September 1880, Page 3

THE MAYORALTY.

To the Editor of the Globe. Sib, —-The thanks of this community are due to you for your fearless and outspoken article on the question of the Mayoralty of this city. It is much to be regretted that the morning papers do not give that attention to municipal matters which their importance to the public demands; they have persistently ignored Council business and Council elections, and it is to this fact, no doubt, so much apathy is exhibited conoering the coming election of our Chief Magistrate. I am not one of those who think it desirable to indulge in strong language against any party. On the contrary, I think the public service is best maintained by calm consideration of every question, having in view only the public good without consideration of persons. Actuated by this sentiment, it is with feelings of absolute disgust that I road the article in the “ Star ” last night. It would appear from the writer of that article that every burgees who does not recognise Mr Ayers as a fit and proper person to |be Mayor of Christchurch is a Snob. I have no hesitation in saying the writer of that article, whoever he may be, is a snob of the worst description, for he is doing his best to breed contention and sot class against class. Such persons are the greatest enemies to society, and do more real harm in a young community than fifty BradlaPghs. I fear, sir, I am' travelling away from the question which first prompted me to write this letter. As one of the oldest colonists, and also one having a stake in this city, I earnestly request my fellow citizans to calmly consider the situation. The Mayor has many very important functions to perform [outside that of the Council Chamber, now that Provincial Government is done away with. He is called upon to take the lead in many social questions which formerly pertained to the office of Superintendent. For this reason, as well as many others, our coming Mayor should bo a man of social position, education, and commercial knowledge. I entreat my fellow citizens to weigh these matters in their merits and not to promise their votes to any person in the meantime, as a suitable candidate will be forthcoming who shall do no discredit to the city of Christchurch. Tours, &c., A WELL WISHER TO CHRISTCHURCH.