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Inspector Pointon, who had been ailing for many months, died
on September 20th, 1915, having been engaged in his duties that
day. His long and useful service to the Council extended to nearly
thirty years, and he may truly be described as having died in
harness. Apart from his official duties, his great aim seemed to lie
in advancing the claims to charity of those who were deserving, but
who, failing him, would have had little chance to bring themselves
forward.
In conclusion, I have to express my sincerest thanks to the
whole of my staff who, by extra work out of ordinary office hours,
have done their utmost to combat the difficulties and extra duties
which the war has imposed on us. The record of work and the
sanitary condition of the Borough will, 1 hope, prove that their
efforts have not been in vain.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors,
Your obedient Servant,
FRNCIS STEVENS.