LET US BE BRIEF.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3327, 20 September 1911, Page 5

LET US BE BRIEF.

NEW COUNCILLORS WELCOMED. A “KINDLY ADMONITION.” Before the Council meeting commenced last evening, Messrs. J. W. Bright and G. Wildish, who were recently elected to fill the vacancies on the Council caused by the resignation of Messrs. W. D. Lysnar and F. Harris, made the usual declaration before taking their seats. The Mayor then welcomed the new councillors, and said he felt sure both would assist the Council to the best of their ability. Cr. Bright had previously held a seat on the Council, and they looked for the assistance .from him that his experience would enable him to give. He felt quite confident that Cr. Wildish would prove a worthy councillor.

Cr. Bright thanked the Mayor for the kindly welcome extended to him, and also for returning thanks to the electors for his election during his unavoidable absence in Wellington. He rejoiced to think that the party feeling which had led to many dreary debates, and sometimes unprofitable recriminations, was rapidly dying at the Council table. Might he be permitted to say lie believed it was dead. It was pleasing to see the quiet determination to carry out the work as expeditiously as possible and with respect for the opinion and views of tnose who did not see eye to eye with them. There were many difficulties with them, but he thought if these were fairly faced they would soon overcome them. During the recent Coronation Services in London the ordinances contained the following significant item for the creed: “The Bishop shall be in his place in the pulpit ready to commence his sermon, whic'h must be short. •

“I hope to take the admonition to myself,” he concluded, “but may I he permitted to mention it for the kindly consideration of brother councillors.” Cr. Wildish said he would endeavor to carry out his duties to the best of his ability and in the best interests of the borough.