an old cynic's view

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The old Dennystown mission

Its now houses but I remember going to evangelist youth clubs when when I was a lad
This is the only bit of history about it I can find

SAMUEL BENNETT, ESQ., LATE PROVOST OF DUMBARTON.

Born at Salcoats, 1815 ; attended Glasgow University, and
laboured for some years as an evangelist in connection with the City
Mission. Here also he commenced to express those extreme liberal,
or Chartist opinions, which he never abandoned, and here also he
acquired that dexterity in political organization which he turned to
such successful ends in his later days. Mr. Bennett removed to
Dumbarton for the purpose of establishing the local "Herald," in
1551, and during the following quarter of a century took an active
interest in all matters concerning the welfare of the district. Elected
Provost of the Burgh in 1871, Mr. Bennett also became Chairman
of the first School Board, and continued to hold that office, along with
the Provostship, until his death, somewhat suddenly, at his residence,
Townend, 30tli October, 1876. Among the local improvements
which distinguished Mr. Bennett's reign as chief magistrate, were the
erection of a Pier at the Castle, and purchase, by the Town Council,
of the Burgh Gasworks

Campbell
Dont ask me to process the shot again I haven't a clue what order I did things in but it suits the photo I think

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