A Retrospect

1896

January 22 Mr. and Mrs. MARTIN gave their usual New Year's treat to the Union Inmates, which was followed by an entertainment.

April 5 the election for five Urban Councillors resulted as follows : Mr. W. A. H. MARTIN (338 votes), Mr. J. DAWES (224), Mr. J. PREECE (223), Mr. W. H. HATTON (222), Mr. J. BANNER (218), and Mr. W. S. LANE (147) ; the defeated candidates were Mr. B. JAMES (114) and Mr. B. BASTOW (76).

1897

January 21 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. H. MARTIN’S annual treat to the Union inmates was given in the evening.

March 29 Mr. MARTIN wrote to the Urban Council objecting to the proposed reservoir, on the ground that it would interfere with his pool. It was decided that a Local Government Board Inquiry be applied for to enquire into the intended work, and also the objection.

April 6 Col. Ord HASTED, R.E., held an inquiry re the reservoir and Mr. MARTIN’S objection thereto.

1898

January 6 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. H. MARTIN gave their annual treat to the Union inmates.

1900

January 7 Mr. and Mrs. MARTIN’s Annual Treat to Union Inmates.

February 8 Mrs. MARTIN distributed the Certificates to successful Students of the Science and Art and Shorthand Classes.

1901

January 10 Mr. MARTIN’s Annual Treat to the Union Inmates.
1902

January 3 Mr and Mrs MARTIN’s New Year’s Treat to Union Inmates.