MUNICIPAL STAKES

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2268, 26 April 1921, Page 2

MUNICIPAL STAKES

.WHO’S WHO?

The Municipal tSakes will be run to-morrow. There are twelve candidates for nine seats. The following are the starters: — Knight of the Cleaver, a , sitting councillor, and experienced in civic administration. He is an individu-, alist, cautious, and expresses his own opinions. Somewhat lacking in initiative, but a useful, practical man. George the Growler, bracketed with Little Alat, is tipped to top the poll. He is the father of the Council, both in age and length of service, and is one of the biggest ratepayers. His pseudonym is not strictly accurate. He is an oppositionist at times for the sake of argument, and takes a keen delight in exposing the inconsistencies of friend or foe in somewhat forceful language. He is practical, and freely gives up a great deal of his time in the discharge of his civic duties. AYill battle for a point, but has the saving grace when defeated of loyally carrying out the wishes of the majority. A good alround and useful man.

Harold of the Movies, is the juvenile of the group, and native born. He is anxious to win his spurs, and his ambition to enter the hurlyburly of eivi<' life is a burning one. ITe desires a Fire Board for the town, with a fully equipped Brigade, also public swimming baths. If success does not crown his initial attempt lie will have set a line example to our young men —to take a practical interest in civic affairs.

Edward the Fearless needs no introduction to the public. He is a fearless; forceful and agressive critic, and discards conventionality. Sometimes tires off a held mortal 1 instead of a poeekt pistol. He. is a keen student of industrial problems, and knows more than the average man in economics. This is his first attempt at public life, and if elected would prove a useful and progressive member of the Council.

Secret an —A progressive tyro, possesses plenty of initiative and enthusiasm, somewhat impulsive, and guaranteed to stir up the dry bones. He lias accomplished good work in connection with the Chamber of Commerce and Beautifying Society, and should be a live wire on the Council, under the steadying influence of older heads.

Suet, a genial sitting Councillor, Alore of a follower than leader. Bandsman, also a sitting Councillor, who has not yet got into his stride, but will follow a progressive lead. Hemp is a likely candidate, having been concerned in big industrial pursuits, and on questions of (inance, and in the carrying out of the present water and drainage works his assistance should be most acceptable. This is his first andssomewhnt enforced entry into civic life. Ilis qualifications should appeal to electors. Soft Goods. —A young business man with progressive ideas, late secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and now vice-president. Thorough in whatever he undertakes, and should be useful on any committee. He has not had any previous experience in civic life, and is willing to sacrifice business .selfishness to public service. Was active in the promotion of the Fire Brigade. Smiler. —Sitting Councillor, whose geniality is as refreshing as his grapes. One of the ratepayers whose property on the outskirts of the borough is heavily burdened for the convenience of the more thickly populated centres. Falls in philosophically with whatever is going forward.

„Lillie Mat is a genuinely good alnmnil citizen, and the choice for the next 'Mayoral vacancy. Tie lias taken a keen and intelligent interest in municipal affairs for many years, and is a conscientious, ■straightgoer. . His many good qualities wll bo emphasised when the numbers go up.

Knight of the Hammer, is native born, and maker- his tiist bid for local political life. His journalistic experience has familiarised him with all the intricacies of civic government, backed with those natural qualifications which arc essential to careful administration. He has (he saving grace of only speaking when lie has something to say. He is the type of young man who should be welcomed into public life, for his. ambition is backed by sound common sense.