NEW COUNCILS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 10274, 8 May 1919, Page 5

NEW COUNCILS

INSTALLED IN OFFICE MAYORS AND CO U X CUilAißtt TAKE THEIR BEATS. The ceremony of swearing in this Mayor and councillors of Bastbourns was heid at noon yesterday. The Mayor is Mr F. H. Matlier, and the newcouncillors are Messrs R.: E. Maniey, H. Foley, H. Black, T, W. F. Marsden, W. R. C. Macphcrson, ■:• C. L> Green," H. G. Mayer, and- »• *;•

Fisher. The outgoing. Mayor, Mr % W who installed Mr. Mather in office re marked that a majority of the elector had decided against mm (Mr 1W During'his term of-office he haag.ve" his hest-thought and energy to the borough. If he had made mistakes—riell all had done that. He--hopea That the new Mayor and councillor, would have a successful term of office, and if ever they sought his adviceJje would-be pleased to give it.■;Notwithstanding - anything that had been; said the past council bad done..ite,,he;?t. an the, interests,.of the borough and to aid him as Mayor. Any little .J»ea* which-arose during the last pari ot the office had now evaporated -as far-as he was concerned. His interest in the borough- was unabated, and..iu* services would always be available on demand. There were one or two important matters for the attention ot the council, for instance, the watei scheme, respecting which he would be pleased to give his advice if it were sought. Mr Mather, the new 'Mayor, -would-fill the office with dignity and ability. The council was fortunate in having an excellent executive officerMr* Sf'S.' Heath, town clerk—who had had been here for over four,, months. •He was a man of outstanding ability, '•* and conscientiousness, and would perform his duties .'and carry out the policy of the cbuncili-witir promptitude and dispatch. Mr Mather said that he appreciated the remarks of Mr Levi, for-whom he had the highest regard. He thanked Mr Levi for offering his advice to the council, tho members of which would do their best for the borough. fhey did not propose any revolutionary scheme, but they believed .that the Bjjyrnji'd a great future. The suburb Vas attractive, with lots of natural ■advantages, which the people of Wellington either failed to appreciate or neglected to' use. At tho -back ot Muritai was" a natural park, which was superior even to Day's Bay. The most important of the borough services was" the ferry service, and they hoped that conditions would improve to such aavieortent that they, might be.able to secure, a steamer to augment in. some tne present service, and thereby secure' a better connction between the Bay and Wellington. ; MffTONE.. The installation of the newly-elected Mayor and councillors of Fetone took place last evening. The ™>™ £ those returned are:—Mayor, Mr John William McEwan; wuncdlorj, .Messrs Douglas Shelley Bedingfield, Chustopher Parker, Alexander Anderson, James Lewelyn ChurchouM, George Cook, William Cox, William Ha> John Kyle, C. P. Brocklebank, and James Edward Tovey. , After the town clerk <Mr W. J. Gardner) had administered the oath as laid down by the Municipal Corporations Act, the newly-installed Mayor Wd he hoped'that during the term the council held office it wem d., carry out-its work in a manner which- woum reflect credit on itself and .on the borough. In order to assist an carrying out &e work of the council, it .would' be necessary to elect several .committees,... and, he suggested that the following be appointed: „ Park.—Councillors Brocklebank, Tovey, and Kyle. . Technical School Board.—Councillors Cbxi- Bedingfield, and Churchouse. ■ v'iFire 'Board.—The Mayor, and Counand Bedingfield. Works.—Councillors Cox, Anderson, .Kyle, Tovey,,.and Hay. . .Recreation,,,, Ground. Councillor* Brocklebank, 'Anderson, Hay, Cook, and Tovey. Motor 'Bus Service. —Councillors Anderson, Bedingfield, Churchouse, Hay, ind/Cook. •. ■* - ' i i.. Gasworks and Coal. —Councillors Brofeklebank, Hay, Cox, Ohurchousa and Kyle. Finance. —The Mayor and Councillor Bedingfield.

MIRAMAR. '- 'Tlie, 'installatidn ceremony -at Mir»mar took place laslnight." Mr S. M. Stone,' the newly-elected Mayor, congratulated the members of the council on their return. He said that » wo yea rs faced-the council. One of the most important- questions of amalgamation /with the city. Whether amalgamation was to i bo for the betterment of the borough or otherwise, the proposal would have ['to. he submitted to the ratepayers first. If it was not in the interests of;the j borough to link up with the city, then ilet the present council make* Miramar [a boroujjh second to none in New 2ealland. An.important work to be Lc6n[sidered was the marine parade seawall at Seatoun. This work had been neglected, and the erosion was a serious matter. The reserves of the borough required immediate attention, ■-• and tree-planting- should he pushed; ahead before .the - season-. was over.' Tli3 ; council would have ,to investigate * a proposal to r.et'ail rcd'Sl tovAtiramar people as shipped direct to-the Miramar wharf. -;'"'lf possible, better means of transit should be arI ranged for Miramar residents—---. Estimates would be placed before the council at its next meeting, and as soon as they were considered a tour of inspection nould have to be made by the hcouncil.;. Immediate attention ..wpuld ! also be given to the matter .of a oei- [ tor water supply. I The Mayor was later congratulated ion his election by councillors and local residents. _ _ ' ■'■ • "-■-'"•£ ;.

■ "the following committees were ''set -up at a meeting of the council.which followed the installation ceremony.Tramways, finance, fire reserres, tree-planting, and new Yftrffcs, !; Conncillor.,Collie was elected deputy .Mayor..~u- ..... . .- ... KABOlll" Thero were present at the installation ceremony at Karori the .Mayor CM.T> B G. H. Burn) and Councillors J, Burns, J. Caughley, J. C. Fulton, E. Harrison, F. F. 'Lameuson. T. A. Hunt, L. G. Porter, and R. L. Tingey." "Senior Councillor J. W. Hen-

derson was unavoidably absent. The Mayor congratulated the new councillors, and hoped that by working amicably together the year would sec much good work done. With regard to the question of amalgamation. " thev could got good terms from the City Council so much tho better, In any case, tho proposal would havo to be submitted to the ratepayers. _ Ht> did not boo how tho borough coui'j progress much unless more money were obtainable for works. He would be glad of any suggestions from councillors as to the raising of very necessary money. Owing to tho reduction in borough valuations 'there would bo less money available this year. Councillor Tingey, the only councillor present from the old council, congratulated the Mayor on his ie-eleotion and assured him of tho whole-hearted support of the council. Councillors were strongly in favour of amalgamation with the city.

The council then proceeded with the setting up of the usual committees.