Arthur Alvis facts for kids

Arthur Alvis (born June 16, 1856) was an important person from Ceylon (which is now called Sri Lanka). He worked as a lawyer and was also a politician. This means he helped make laws and decisions for the country. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon, which was a group of people who helped govern the country.

Alvis's exact death date is not known.

Early Life and Education

Arthur Alvis went to school at S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia. This was a well-known school in Ceylon. After finishing his education, he decided to become a lawyer.

Becoming a Lawyer

In 1878, Alvis became a proctor. A proctor is a type of lawyer who helps people with legal matters, especially in court. He worked in different courts, starting with local district courts and later moving to the highest court, the Supreme Court.

Serving the Public

Arthur Alvis was very involved in public service. He didn't just work as a lawyer; he also helped his community in other ways.

In the City Council

He was a member of the Colombo Municipal Council. This council was like a local government for the city of Colombo. He represented different areas, first the Kollupittiya Ward and then the Fort Ward. Being on the council meant he helped make decisions about city services and improvements.

Joining the Legislative Council

Alvis also became a member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon. This was a bigger group that made laws for the whole country.

• In 1911, he ran in an election and was chosen to represent the Ceylonese people in the council.
• He was re-elected in another election in 1921, showing that people trusted him to represent them.

Family Life

Arthur Alvis was married to Madeleine Cecilia Daniel. They had a daughter named Madeleine Louise Garvin. She later married Sir Thomas Garvin, who was a judge in the Supreme Court.