Vernon’s city council, a dapper-looking group of gentlemen, gathers for a photo in January of 1913. Back row, left to right: Alderman H.C. Remnant, Alderman R. Swift, Alderman W.H. Smith. Front row, left to right: Alderman J. Fred Simmons, Mayor J.T. Mutrie, Jr., Alderman R.V. Clement. (Greater Vernon Museum and Archives Photo #178)
No masks required in 1913, but council still cleaned up pretty well
With Vernon council set to meet for the first time in 2021 on Monday, Jan. 11, here’s a look at the council of day more than a century ago in January 1913.
Six dapper-looking gentlemen debated and planned the topics of the day for the city, led by Mayor J.T. Mutrie, Jr., centre, front row.
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