The Times. PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1917 COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 326, 13 November 1917, Page 2

The Times. PUBLISHED ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1917 COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.

"We nothing extenuate, nor let down auaht in malice."

With the approach of polling day, viz , to-morrow, for the triennial election of County Councillors interest in the various impending contests is increasing. In the case pi Franklin County polling is to take place in five of the Ridings but inasmuch as in the other four Ridings the retiring members were re-elected with out opposition it can reasonably be assumed that the new Council will be composed of at least a majority of the former representatives. The fact that contests are happening is indicative of good results for too often a local authority becomes " stale " in its administration if tenure of office is unchallenged. Members faced by the probability or certainty that their seats will be challenged are naturally spurred on to activity and public interests benefit thereby. It is for the electors to say whether they wish the representation changed or whether they are satisfied with the discharge of duties by the previousreceiversot their fervours. Circumstances naturally alter cases and particular districts deserve aud require special treatment and attention. Such is practically the issue at stake in the elections but, speaking generally, whether the okl members are returned or new choices are made by the electors it can be taken for granted that progress will continue to be the Council's motto and that both old and new Councillors will combine to promote Franklin's prosperity. It is the duty of the electors to put aside personal feelings or grievances and to record their votes for the candidate who in their opinion is the best fitted and most likely to give general satisfaction to the people lie represents. Franklin with its increasing population and its rich lands promises to be one of the most important Counties in the Dominion and when financial conditions become easier with the close of the war the Council will be called upon to carry out many important works that necessarily have to be deferred for the present. This the electors should remember when casting their votes. In Raglan County an interest- j ing " fight " is iu progress in the Onewhero Riding whilst in Manukau County the seat of the Chairman (Mr H. R. Mackenzie) is assailed.