WHAT THE MAYOR SAID

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 16 December 1915, Page 2

WHAT THE MAYOR SAID

THOSE of us who have visited the beautiful and smiling Cambridge district would scarcely dream that its people required new life put into it by the real, live Mayor of the town, Mr Wells, who has evidenlly his heart and soul fived on the welfare of the populace. It is a pity there are not more like him —men who work and talk optimistic of all things — having a tendency to make one and all loyal to themselves, their country, and their town, to the backbone. Much of what Mr Wells says to the people of Cam" bridge might well apply to the people of Helensville —at least, we think so —and it may do some good for the ECHO to repeat what he said on the management of their recent Carnival: —

. " In the present circumstances almost everyone was anxious and willing to do their best, and thus the executive's labours were materially lightened. The chair man then said: " I think the present function should inspire the Cambridge public with a quality they lack, and that is confidence in themselves and their leaders. If the public would take up the attitude that their executive has their confidence and that they believe in their ability, then an atmosphere is created which stimulates and strengthens. The congratulations which I have received, although most numerous and flattering, often express surprise that Cambridge could do so well. I say that Cambridge district can and always has relatively done better than any other district, and it is time the present dismal doubting gave place to sound confidence and healthy optimism. Tennyson's lines : ' Pray God that England may not fail through craven fears of being great' contains the sentiment which applies to Cambridge. The land is good, the stock is good, the climate is the best, the the local shops and trading facilities are unsurpassed, all that is wanted is a spirit of loyalty amongst us and confidence in ourselves and our future. If in addition to the substantial amount paid to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, the Carnival helps to induce this atmosphere of trust, then everyone who has worked and worried during the last three months will be amply repaid,"