John Marshall
served as Provost for the Town of Maybole
from 1885 to 1994. On his retirement from
this position with the Council he was given
a small silver casket, a term for a small
ornate box for holding valuables. On this
casket was inscribed the the tribute as
shown on the right. |
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This
Casket address presented to
John Marshall J.P. LaurelBank
Provost of Maybole 1885-1894
By the Provost Magistrates Commissioners and Town
Councillors
of Maybole
At a public dinner in his honour
as a mark of their appreciation of his valuable
public services to the town for upwards of 18 years
as well as the esteem in which he is held as a
citizen.
Tuesday, 4th December 1894 |