THE MAYORALTY.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW ZEALAND TIMES. Sir, —It is a puzzle to many persons in this city of Wellington why they should be asked to accept as their chief magistrate a civil servant of the Crown, who, whether ho is or not, ought to be disqualified from accepting the position. Is it because that among so many old and new citizens not one can be found worthy of the honor, or cannot one be found sufficiently able, respectable, and willing to accept it? Or is it that Mr. Gisborne is such a transcendental orb, that all other persons must subside into oblivion at the mere mention of his name? Or is it because this gentleman, having the support of a certain religious sect, that none other should presume to offer a candidate? Such are some of the questions which have been repeatedly asked within the last few days. It will be a satisfaction to these enquirers to learn that Mr. Gisborne will not be allowed to walk over a course, for the entry to which he has yet to receive the proper credentials. —I am, &c.. Bon Bon.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4586, 1 December 1875, Page 2
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192THE MAYORALTY. New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4586, 1 December 1875, Page 2
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