INSTALLATION OF MAYORS.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2407, 22 December 1881, Page 3

INSTALLATION OF MAYORS.

LYTTELTON, A special meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday, at noon, present—Mr H. Allwright (the Mayor), and Ore. Macdonald, Stinson, Smith, Webb. There were also present the officers of the Council. Mr ABwright, on signing the requisite declaration to fill the office of Mayor for the ensuing year, said ho would not have sought the position again had one or other of the older oounoillora coma forward. He was looking forward to a holiday for a year, but the burgesses had again honored him by hie re-election. Ho gladly accepted the position, which was nowbecoming one that took up a great deal of time. Ho gave all credit to his colleagues th® members of the Council for the success which in borough matters had been achieved, and the present financially sound condition of the borough. He then referred to some remarks made by Or. Webb with reference to the lato election, and said that he took exception to the remark made that his supporters at the election were working for him because of the pickings they made out of the Council. Or. Macdonald congratulated Mr Allerright on his re-election, and spoke in most complimentary terms of Mr Allwright's past services. Cr. Smith said it was well known that MrAliwright had endeavored to get an old councillor to come forward, and failing that he was again prevailed upon to come forward. Or. Smith congratulated the Council, town and borough on Mr Allwright’s return, and said he did so without any disparagement to the defeated candidate, Mr Webb. Or. Webb said the receipts of the borough were over £SOOO, and he did not congratulate the borough upon its position. He thought seme of Mr Allwright’s supporters bad worked for him because of the prospective pickings to bo got out of the Council. Mr Webb spoke strongly upon the circumstances attending the late election, in which he considered he bad been defeated through certain influences of a not very creditable character. Tho Mayor then proposed the health of the officers of the Council. Mr Bogers, the town clerk, suitably responded. The health of the Press was proposed by the Mayor and supported in flattering terms by Dr. Bouse, the representatives of the Peebb and “Times’ responding. KAIAPOI. On Wednesday, at noon, the annual meeting of this Council was held. Present—The Mayor (Mr Q. H. Blackwell). Crs. Mathews, Parnham, Smith, Moore, Pinching, Kay, Fraser, Woodford, and Stanton. Tho Mayor said the meeting was hold in accordance with section 70 of the Act. Formerly it was tho meeting at which the annual accounts were submitted, but now it was merely held for tho installation of the Mayor. Mr Caleb Smith having made tho declaration required from the Mayor in accordance with the Act of 1876, the Chairman said his last effi -ial cct would be to vacate the chair, thanking the Council for the way in which it had supported, him during tho three years of his office, and hand over the keys ef the safe containing the seal of the corporation, which could only bo used by consent of the Mayor. The Mayor elect (Mr Smith), on taking his seat, said ho thought that, strictly, the Council ought to have, at this meeting, passed a vote of thanks to Mr Blackwell, As that had been formally done last evening, he wished now to say ho had personally to thank that gentleman for the way in which the public business had been managed ; and during the coming year, if bo required any assistance in the duties of hia office, he should certainly hope ho would willing to help him. There were times in which the Council might get warm in debate, but he should strive to act impartially, and when he left the room to forget that any strong words had been need. [Applause.] He should endeavor to do his duty in accordance with the terms of the Act us well as bycustom, for many matters had to be decided by custom, and if ho made any mistakes it would be rathc-r from an error of judgment than by neglect of attention to the office. [Applause.] He trusted that during his term of office the interests of the town would bo advanced to the welfare of the ratepayers ns a body. [Cheers.] —Or. Woodford suggested that the Council ought to obtain the photographs of the Mayors to be put up in the Chamber.—The Mayor thought Mr Blackwell ought to be asked to sit, and a likeness in cil colors, which would be mors enduring, obtained. He had now to ask tho Councillors to adjourn. Tho Councillors then adjourned to Burnip’s Hotel, where, in bumpers of champagne, several toasts were given, Inclusive of the health of Mr Smith, wishing him prosperity during the term of his effien. BANOIOEA. A meeting of this Council was held at noon on Wednesday. Present—The Mayor, Mr John Johnston, Ors. Burt, Orothers, and Good. Mr Johnston, the Mayor elect, having cigned the declaration requited on entering a term of office, briefly thanked the burgesses for tho confidence expressed towards him in electing him to tho position again. Ha assured tho Council of his desire to promote the welfare of the borough, and trusted that the unanimity which had characterised the Council’s proceedings in the past year would continue throughout tho year now ouiront, and concluded by wishing them the compliments c£ the approaching season. Too proceedings then terminated. A9HEUBION. On Wednesday morning a special meeting c£ the Council was held. Present—Tho Mayor, and Crs. Harrison, Bullock, Huberts, Parkin, Williamson, Ivosa, St. Hill and Friedlandei. After a preliminary speech by the outgoing Mayor, Mr Hugo Friedlandor, champagne was dispensed, Or. Bullock proposing Mr H. Friedlander's health. Tho toast was duly honored ; Mr Friedlander then proposing tho toast of the Mayor-eleot, Mr D maid Williamson. Other toasts were proposed. There is a general feeling of satisfaction at the manner in which the outgoing Mayor discharged, his duties, and it is confidently felt that bo will have a worthy successor in the newly installed Mayor, Mr Donald Williamson.