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 Whilst under the ownership of Martins Bank Limited, Lewis’s Bank
continues to run as a separate business, and as such has its own board of
directors. Where this arrangement
differs slightly from that ofMartins own structure of district boards, is in
the number of directors who have or are actually also serving as staff of
Lewis’s. The images in our directors’
gallery below are from different time periods, therefore these people did not
all serve at the same time. During the nine years the two Banks are run
together, Martins Bank Magazine runs regular features to make the staff of
Lewis’s Bank feel part of the Martins Bank “family”, and as well as showing
the general staff at work and play, the Magazine also features a number of
the directors and other “top brass”.
This coverage is also given to any new or retiring member of Martins’
won boards, and takes the form of a portrait photo, and a write up giving an
idea of the lives and interests of the directors concerned…
Tea,
more “Tee”, and a toast…
  When Mr. F. W. Hall, Assistant General
Manager of Lewis's Bank, retired on December 30th, after 44 years' service,
the occasion was marked by a cocktail party at Liverpool which was attended
by Mrs. Hall and all ranks of the Head Office and Liverpool staffs. In
proposing a toast to the future health and happiness of Mr. and Mrs. Hall,
Mr. G. A. M. Lee, General Manager, warmly referred to Mr. Hall's long
association with Lewis's Bank and to his previous service with Martins Bank
which began in 1917 at Wyke. In 1928 Mr. Hall joined Lewis's Bank as the
first Manager at Liverpool and in 1945 he was appointed Assistant General
Manager. Three and a half years ago, following the take-over, he again became
associated with Martins Bank. Mr. Hall received a number of gifts, including
a golf bag from Mr. Lee and a portable transistor wireless set from Mr. F. W.
Valentine, Superintendent of Branches, on behalf of the branch managers.
Miss Hallam, Head Office Chief Clerk, presented a 'Tea-o-Matic' set to Mrs.
Hall from the Liverpool staff. Mr. Hall responded to the toast and thanked
all those present with characteristic humour and brevity. It was clear from
his remarks that Caldy Golf Club, of which he has been a member for many
years, will see a good deal of him when climatic conditions are more
favourable for his chosen outdoor recreation. At the close of a most pleasant
function, Mrs. Hall received the beautiful flowers which earlier had decorated
Mr. Hall's office in honour of the occasion.
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