FOR SECOND TIME

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 15, 18 January 1936, Page 2

FOR SECOND TIME

MAYOR OF CHIPPENHAM. ALDERMAN E. SWAIN. After a lapse of ten years, Aiderman Edward Swain was recently elected for the second time Mayor of Chippenham, England, states the AViltshire News. Mr. Swain is a first cousin of Mr. A. Swain, of 112 Glasgow Street, AVanganai. Describing the ceremony, the paper states: A full council attended the ceremony, which was witnessed by the new Mayoress and a large number of the general public, including two ex-Mayors. Dr. J. IL Nixon and Mr. E. Thirst >n. A carpenter by trade, although he retired four years ago, much of the new Mayor’s work is to be seen in the churches of Wiltshire and other counties. In proposing Alderman Swain’s election, Mr. A. F. Williams referred to the admirable way in which he filled the office ten years ago. Although he would find things more strenuous now, his good humour, force of character, and sound judgment would stand him in good stead. Seconding, Mr. G. L. Culvcrhousc said Mr. Swain would carry on the high traditions of the office. After his unanimous election, the new Mayor was invested by his predecessor, Mr. AV. G. Lenton, with the robes of office. The oaths were administered by the Town Clerk, Mr. A. Strand. Since he last held office, Alderman Swain remarked, in returning thanks, the legislature had placed a good deal more on the shoulders of the local authorities, and he might find it a little difficult to follow in the footsteps of the ex-Mayor, who was a younger man and who had carried out the duties so ably; but he would endeavour to fulfil whatever tasks fell to him to the best of his ability. For the past 16 years Aiderman Swain has been one of the representatives of North AVard. He became an alderman in 1934. Born at Corsharnside, of an old Chippenham family, lie is a carpenter, having retired four years ago. A real craftsman, much of his work is to be found in the churches over a wide area. In later years he has done -i - great deal to beautify the interior ol St. Paul’s Church, Chippenham, with which he has been associated for many 1 years, lie holds the pt sition of sides man. 1 For over half a century Mr. Swain has been a keen pigeon fancier, and for ' the past eleven years president of the West of England Combine. In his youth he captained the Chippenham Harriers. He has a certificate awarded him for services at the Red Cross Hospital, a' the Town Hall, Chippenham, during the war, and is a member of the Chippcn- ( ham Constitutional Club. A vote of thanks was accorded the retiring Mayor.