Lord Mayor of London.
The election of Mr G. F. Philips as Lord May orof London recalls to mind he ancient timea that municipal powers date from, aa London waß a place of much importance under the Romans, and from them received municipal institution?. William tho Norman (Conqueror) only gained possession of the city by treaty, and eight years afterward 9 he granted the citizens a charter which is still preserved. At that time the chief officer of London was called portgrave afterwards softened to port reeve, from the Saxon words signifying chief governor of a harbour. He was afterwards called provost, hut in Henry Il'a reign the Norman title of maire (soon after mayor) wa9 brought •nto use. The first mayors were chosen for life, but afterwards for periods of irregular duration. A good many gentlemen have b f m re ekestd to the office of Mayor, th» celebrated 1 Dick Wnittjngtoo, thrice Lord Mayor of London* was ml ly f >ur r.im-» Mayor, having held offioe :o 1997* 1898, 1406, and 1409. No other Mayor has been re-elected more than once.', The prefix "Lord " is peculiar, to the chief civil officer of London, Dublin, Edinburgh and York.
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Manawatu Herald, 3 October 1896, Page 2
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199Lord Mayor of London. Manawatu Herald, 3 October 1896, Page 2
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