PLYMOUTH |
The Encyclopaedia of Plymouth History |
|
|
Mr John Thomas Bond was born in Exeter Street, Plymouth, in 1854 and educated at the Public Free School. From school he entered the office of Messrs Eliot Square, solicitor, and rose to become his managing clerk. He later became an articled clerk to Mr Square and subsequently passed his law examinatioins. Following the sudden death of Mr Square, he and a Mr Bridgman took over the practice. They were later joined by Mr Percy Pearce and Mr Bickle. In 1887 Mr Bond was elected to the Council as the represenative for the Sutton Ward. He accepted the office of Mayor of Plymouth on three occasions, 1890-91, 1895-96, and 1897-98 and soon became known for his efforts to clear slum housing from the Town. During his first term the Town experienced the rigours of the Great Blizzard and Mr Bond took upon himself the responsibility of directing the clearance of the snow and ice from the Plymouth Leat. As a result, upon finishing that term as Mayor he was promptly elected as chairman of the Water Committee of the Council. In his third teerm in office, he officiated at the opening of Burrator Reservoir. He was a strong advocate of temperance and founded the Woodland Bible Class at his home, 5 Woodland Terrace, Greenbank Road.
|
