Background
GEARD, John Reginald was born on February 20, 1861 in Ipswich.
GEARD, John Reginald was born on February 20, 1861 in Ipswich.
Studied at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Ipswich. Articled to chartered accountant, 1878.
Joined staff of Morning Leader for 1st number, May 1892. Dramatic critic of that paper, 1892-1897. City editor of the Morning Leader and the Star, 1892-1909.
City editor The Tatler, 1905-1908. Elected Member of the London Stock Exchange, 1910. Writer on Finance; Honourable Secretary of Savage Club.
Clubs: Savage, City Athenaeum.