“ In the incoming council we have men whose interests in the place are such, and whose success in business has been such, as to ensure that they have both the will and the ability to deal with these important questions in the manner which shall best advance the prosperity of the place. ”

“ The mayor and two members of the retiring council have been re-elected, and their experience will be useful in all matters of procedure, saving time and tending to avoid irregularity, and so leaving less room for criticism. At the same time a majority of new members have been elected, so that if a change of policy in any particular is felt to be desirable it is possible to effect it. There is no doubt that the new members have been elected on the idea that they will secure a more economical efficiency in the municipal service. ”

“ It is a good sign when the heavy taxpayers of the town take an active interest in its public affairs, either by offering themselves for office or by turning out and voting and working for or against the several candidates who may be so offering. ”

“ This is always desirable, and in their efforts in this direction they will have the support of every taxpayer. But there are two or three questions immediately facing them which must be dealt with on other grounds than those of mere economy. ”

“ These are matters which must be dealt with, in one way or another—which will not be ignored. Upon the ability with which they—especially the bridge matter—are handled, depends very greatly the future of the place. ”