Full text of "The Canadian album : men of Canada; or, Success by example, in religion, patriotism, business, law, medicine, education and agriculture; containing portraits of some of Canada's chief business men, statesmen, farmers, men of the learned professions, and others; also, an authentic sketch of their lives; object lessons for the present generation and examples to posterity Volume 1"

fcfROpF\ STUDY OF

MANKIND is MAN

EX LIBR/S
VINCENT -KENNEDY.

EX l&gt;
NCEN

Entered according to Act of Parliament of Canada, in the year eighteen hundred and ninety-one,

By THOMAS S. LINSCOTT,
in the office of the Minister of Agriculture

LORD STANLEY, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OK CANADA.

Right Honorable Frederick Arthur Stanley, Baron Stanley of Preston, G.C.U., horn 1841.

Appointed Governor-General of the Dominion of Canada

May 1st, 1888.

THE

CANADIAN ALBUM.

MEN OF CANADA;

OR,

SUCCESS BY EXAMPLE,

RELIGION, PATRIOTISM, BUSINESS, LAW, MEDICINE,
EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE-,

CONTAINING PORTRAITS OF SOME OF CANADA S CHIEF BUSINESS MEN, STATESMEN. FARMERS, MEN OF THE

LEARNED PROFESSIONS, AND OTHERS. ALSO. AN AUTHENTIC

SKETCH OF THEIR LIVES.

OBJECT LESSONS FOR THE PRESENT GENERATION AND
EXAMPLES TO POSTERITY.

KDITED BY

REV. WM. COCHRANE, D.D.,

AUTHOR OF FUTURE PUNISHMENT, OR DOES DEATH END PROBATION," "THE CHURCH AND THK COMMONWEALTH.

ETC., ETC.

THE PROPER STUDY OF MAXKIXD IS JLL\~.

VOL. I.

BRADLEY, GARRETSON & CO.,

BRAXTFORD, ONTARIO,

1891.

INTRODUCTION.

^T*HE plan of this work is unique and the conception original. There are biographies
JL in abundance, but this appears to be the only Album on a national scale in this or any
other country- Its title, THE CANADIAN ALBUM : MEN OF CANADA, is suggestive of its
plan and scope, but it might well have been called "The Canadian Biographical Album,"
for this it really is. The usefulness and desirability of such a work can be readily seen.
By that large class of persons spoken of as "the public," it should be highly appreciated.
On every hand it is felt that the sources of information concerning THE MEN OF CANADA
are very limited. Those who are rightly classed among the leaders of thought and action
in the towns, cities, townships, and counties of Canada, as well as in the provinces, and in
the Dominion itself, are not so well known as is desirable or necessary-. How often one s
mind seeks information concerning an individual who has suddenly become conspicuous
in church or state ? Who is he ? Where did he come from ? How old is he ? What are
his antecedents? His age? His business or professional education? His past attainments
and present standing? And, finally, his personal appearance?

This work proposes to answer these questions briefly, but accurately, in sober prose,
and in cold type, like any other condensed biography. But it does not end here by any
means. It brings to its aid the poetry of the artist, with the skill of the engraver, thus
transferring the very image of the man to the printed page, so that he may, as it were,
speak for himself and answer all our queries.

The next best thing to seeing and conversing with a man is to see his portrait, espe
cially if a pen picture accompanies it as in the present plan.

The benefit conferred upon the country by the publication of this work will be the
more readily seen when the plans of the publishers are considered. If carried out in their
entirety, the enterprise will not only be gigantic in its proportions, but a benefit to the
people that can scarcely be overestimated. Taking the population of Canada roughly at
five millions, and supposing that about one man to a thousand of the population is a
representative man, there are five thousand men who ought to find a place in THE
CANADIAN ALBUM. This would involve the publication of seven volumes with a little
over seven hundred men in each. To this task the publishers have set themselves, and
from their past record, they will doubtless succeed. Thus THE MEN OF CANADA, from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, will live in our homes, telling the story of their lives, exerting
the influence of those qualities of head and heart which have distinguished them, giving
inspiration and entertainment to the young, and affording companionship for those of riper
years, giving lessons in experience and a knowledge of human nature which cannot be
found with similar fulness in any other volume. Nor does the value of this work end in
sentiment only, important as that is. It has a business and a professional value. It will
be equally in place in the libraries of the learned professions as on the business man :,
desk. How important to have a knowledge of the men with whom we do business?
Mercantile reports are good so far as they go, but they give a man s financial "rating"
only, and private reports are often necessary to find out who and what the man is. There

is a felt need to know more about men than is indicated by their mercantile standing,
because there are often other than business reasons which make information necessary.
Character, capacity and capital are the qualities which tell the story of a man s worth,
and, as a rule, the second " capacity " is a product of the first, while the third, "capital,"
is generally a result of the second. Still, as capital is only an incident in the life of a
man of character and capacity, and not a necessary part of it, this work deals with the
man himself his character and capacity so that those who desire such information have
only to consult its pages, and by the aid of its copious index, they are at once made
conversant with the man in all the phases of his life.

A man carries his character in his face to a much greater extent than is generally
supposed. One look at a faithful portrait will often tell the story more than many pages
of print. While physiognomy has hardly yet attained the dignity of a science, yet there
is a well founded belief that there is an intimate connection between the features and
expression of the face and the qualities and habit of the mind, and every man is conscious
of instinctively drawing conclusions in this way for himself with more or less confidence,
and of acting upon these conclusions, to a certain extent, in the affairs of life.

The family album has now become a household necessity, and very properly so. For
similar reasons this "National Album" should also be a household necessity. We want
our friends ever with us, and here they ate archbishops, bishops, moderators, general
superintendents, presidents of churches and their various assemblies, synods, conferences,
and conventions, together with our pastors and teachers. Here are our legal friends of the
Bench and the Bar ; those of the medical profession, our educationists, merchants, manufac
turers and leading agriculturists. Statesmen of the Provincial Legislatures and the
Dominion Parliament ; public men and private citizens meet and greet us here from all
parts of our fair Dominion. The East meets the West, and the middle provinces embrace
both ; space is annihilated, and each man visits every other man around his own hearth
stone, in the library or in the office.

This is not a work of fulsome praise, but of facts. The man is a fact ; his birth,
education, professional or business training, early experiences, marriage, present position,
church standing, and relation to the country as regards office or influence. These are
matters not only gratifying to one s friends, but which no good man need blush to read
concerning himself. On the other hand, the public have a right to know these facts con
cerning representative men. This kind of information is furnished within these pages, and
so far as the fads are concerned, they have been verified by the men themselves, with very
few exceptions, and are thus reliable. For the additional comments here and there, the
editor and the publishers are alone responsible. Not every man fitted for a place in these
pages will be found in this first volume, not even, perhaps, from the territory covered by it.
but in future volumes it is the intention to include the entire Dominion and supply defi
ciencies in the territory herein represented.

VI EN

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^ )\ \\M. COCHRAXK, D. p.,
l\ minister of /ion Presbyterian
" V^SN Church, Brantford, Out., was
born in Paisley, Scotland, February 9,
i.S;i. His lather was from Dairy,
^hire, and the family sprung from
the renowned seamen Thos. Cochrane,
Karl of Dnndonakl, or Lord Cochrane.
1 1 is mother was from Arran. He began
his education at the age of fonr and
continued until twelve, when he entered
the publishing house of Murray &
Stewart, and remained ten and a half
years. He possessed indomitable ener
gy and devoted his leisure hours to
stud}-. In his twenty-first year he en

tered Glasgow University | going from
Paisley to attend classes at five a.m.
In his twenty-third year, two gentlemen
in Cincinnati, Ohio, offered him menus
to enter the ministry. Accepting the
proposal, he entered Hanover College,
Indiana, in 1854, and graduated with
the highest honours in 1857. After
wards he studied theology, under Drs.
Hodge and Alexander, at Princeton,
X. ]., and in 1859 was ordained as
pastor in Jersey City. In 1862 he ac
cepted the call to Brantford, where he
has since remained, in spite of invita
tions to Boston, New York, Chicago,
Detroit,Toronto, Xewburyport and other
great cities. In 1874 he

founded Brantford Ladies

College, of which he is go
vernor and lecturer in phil
osophy. For fourteen years
he was clerk of Paris pres
bytery ; for twenty years he
has been clerk of the Hamil
ton and London Synod, and
for about the same period,
convener of the Home Mis
sion Committee. For twenty
years he has been president
or chairman of the Mech
anics Institute and Public
Library. He has had his
full share of honours. Han
over College gave him the
degrees of M.A. and D.D.
In 1869 he represented his
church at the British As
semblies; in 1873 and 1882
he went as deputy to the
North-West and British Co
lumbia; in 1882 he was mo
derator of assembly, and in
1884 and 1889 delegate to
the Pan-Presbyterian Alli
ances in Belfast and Lon
don. In addition to platform
and press contributions he
has published six volumes.

XIKX

CANADA.

N. SIR JOHN ALEX-
AXDER MACDOXALD, K.C.

M.G., B.C. L.,LL.D., was born
in Glasgow, Scotland, on the nth of
January, 1815. He was the second son
of Hugh Macdonald, Sutherlaiidshire,
who emigrated to Canada when John
was in his fifth year. The family first
settled near Kingston, then moved to
the Bay of Quinte, when John, being
in his tenth year, was sent to the Royal
grammar school at Kingston. \Yhen
1 6 years of age, he began the study of
law in the office of George Mackenzie.
One of his first efforts 011 the comple
tion of his course was defending an
unfortunate Pole, captured
in the Rebellion of 37.
His address brought him so
prominently into notice that
in 1844 he was elected for
Kingston, his maiden speech
being a reply to the Hon.
Robert Baldwin. After this
he was made Receiver-
General, and, subsequently,
Minister of Crown Lands.
On the downfall of the
Hincks-Morin administra
tion, he became Attorney-
General under Sir Allan
McNab until its resignation,
when Mr. George Brown
was called upon to form a
ministry. The Governor-
General, however, refusing
to dissolve the House, the
old cabinet was recalled,
with Sir John as leader of
the Upper Canada division,
and Sir George E. Cartier
leader of the Lower Canada
division. Then came the
Sandfield Macdonald and
Tache-Macdonald (John A.I
administrations, followed by
the "dead-lock" or "fatal
balance of parties," that led

to a coalition, when George Brown,
Oliver Mowat and Win. McDougall,
representing the Reformers, entered the
cabinet. In this movement Sir John
displa3 ed signal tact and rendered
eminent service. From that period
until the present (with the exception of
the Mackenzie regime, from 1873 to
1878,) Sir John has remained in power.
Honors have fallen upon him in rapid
succession. A knighthood marked the
completion of Confederation. Then in
1879 he was sworn in as a member of
the Privy Council, D.C.L. came from
Oxford University in 1865, ail&lt; l LL.D.
from Queen s, and D.C.L. from Toronto.

\i i N OF CANAI &gt;.\

Since the foregoing sketch was writ
ten, Sir John A. Macdonald has passed
awa} . On Friday, May 2()ll\, after
taking part in the debate of the even
ing, he left the House of Commons,
where for so long a period he had been
chief actor, never to return. After
lingering until Saturday evening, June
6th, during which period he was almost
unconscious, the heart ceased to beat
and the busy brain rested from its
arduous labors. The tidings of his
illness and death awakened feelings of
deepest sympathy and regret among
all classes and creeds, and evoked the
sorrow of England s Queen and other
Sovereigns in the Old \Yorld. The
land lay under the dark shadow of
a death, that only once in a long cycle
of years can occur in any nation.
Canada has lost many able statesmen
in recent years, but the removal of one
who, for nearly half a century, had
made politics his stud} , and who, for a
large portion of that time, had been
leader of the Government and Premier
of the Dominion, awakened feelings
of sadness in every citixen. Those
indeed who were the most bitter politi
cal opponents of Sir John Macdonald,

: the first to acknowledge his
matchless tact, marvellous control of
men, singular knowledge of human
nature, and surpassing courage and
force of character, that enabled him to
overcome obstacles that would have
crushed weaker minds. The eulogies
passed upon the dc.ul statesman were

legion, and, in many cases, touching
and eloquent. T\vo of these deserve
special mention in this volume the
one by Sir Hector Langevin, the acting
leader of the House, and the other, the
brilliant oration of the Hon. Wilfred
Laurier, the leader of the Opposition,
which will, for all time coming, be
ranked among the noblest efforts of
scholarly statesmen. As was fitting,
the country which he loved so well gave
him a national burial, the like of which
was never before witnessed. In Ottawa
and Kingston thousands of strong men
with tear-dimmed eyes followed the
bier. Faction and party spirit for the
time were hushed as the hero " of a
thousand glorious wars " was laid be
side the dust of kindred.

" Tis little, but it looks in truth

As if the quiet lx&gt;nes were blest,
Anionjj familiar names to rest,
And in the places of his youth."

And so we leave him to the verdict of
posterity, which is for the most part
just. The web of life is often very
tangled and perplexing, but after death
the pattern and colors come out in
bolder relief. Incidental faults and
imperfections are lost sight of in view
of the grand results accomplished.

" Peace while we shrmid the man of men,

Let no unhallowed word t&gt;e spoken ;
He will not answer thee again,

His mouth is sealed, his wand is broken

ie holier cause, some \.i-tc-r trust,

&gt;nd tin- veil In- may inherit,
| eiitly earth receive his ihist.
And lie. i\ en soothe Ills troubled ^pirit

MBX OF- CANADA.

ON. WILFRED LAURIER,
B.C.L., A.C., P.C., M.P., and

^ leader of the Liberal party
of the Dominion, was born November
24th, 1841, at St. Lin, L Assomption,
Quebec. He comes of an old and dis
tinguished family. After finishing his
literary studies at the College L As
somption, he entered the law office of
the Hon. R. Laflamme. He was called
to the Bar of Lower Canada in 1865,
having taken in the previous year the
degree of B.C.L. at McGill University.
In 1880 he was appointed Q.C. From
an early age Mr. Laurier took a deep
interest in public questions, and also

gave his attention to literature and
journalism. He was an earnest advo
cate of temperance, and delegate to the
Dominion Prohibitory Convention of
1875. In 1871 he began public life by
being elected to the Legislative Assem
bly of the Province of Quebec. He
remained there until 1874, when he en
tered the House of Commons. At once
on taking his seat his brilliant abilities
and high character were acknowledged.
When Mr. Mackenzie was called upon
to form an administration, the portfolio
of Inland Revenue was assigned him.
Since that time Mr. Laurier has been
one of the most prominent and highly
respected members of the
House. An unflinching
supporter of the Opposition,
under the Hon. Edward
Blake as leader, whom he
was unanimously called
upon to succeed. Since
that time his exceptional
ability, gentlemanly con
duct, and comprehensive
grasp of public affairs, has
secured for him, not only
the admiration of the
Liberal party, but the
spect of the
now in power,
he appears as
cogni/es responsibility at
taching to ever}- word he
utters. He speaks with a
very pure French accent,
and is a most effective de
bater. During the political
campaign of 1891 his labors
were most abundant and
successful, especialh in his
own province, where he
changed the Government
majority into a minority.
Mr. Laurier was married to
Miss Lafontaine May ijth,
1868.

re-
government
As a speaker
one who re-

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very

T RHV. joiix WALSH,

Archbishop of Toronto, was
burn in tin.- parish of Moon-

n, Kilkenny Countv, Ireland, May
.ml is descended from a
-ld and influential stock. He
received his education at St. John s Col
lege, Waterford, and the Seminary of
the Sulpicians, Montreal. He was or
dained in 1854, when he was appointed
to the Brock Mission, Lake Simcoe.
In 1857 he was appointed to St. Mary s,
Toronto, and soon after the consecra
tion of Bishop Lynch in 1859, he was
summoned to aid him as rector of St.
Michael s Cathedral, which position he
filled for about two years.
After this he resumed his ad
ministration of St. Mary s
as Parish Priest and Yicar-
General of the diocese.
Shortly after this, owing to
the impaired health of the
Bishop of Sandwich, it was
found necessary to appoint
a successor, accordingly the
hierarchy of the ecclesiasti
cal Province of Quebec
unanimously nominated
Vicar-General Walsh as
bishop, which was ratified
by the Holy See. The con
secration of His Lordship
took place November loth,
1867, in St. Michael s
Cathedral, Toronto, with
uM eat pomp and ceremony.
In this exalted office he dis
played administrative talent
of the highest order. In

;, he was removed from
Sandwich to London and
created Bishop of London
in 1869. The new cathe
dral of that diocese may be
termed the great work of
his episcopate. His Lord
ship had long set his heart

upon raising in God s honor a temple
worthy the solemn and sublime rites
of the Church of Christ, and the wMi
of his heart was reali/ed fully, when,
in June, 1885, the cathedral was solemn
ly dedicated. The cost of this splendid
structure being somewhat over $140,-
ooo. In 1882 he visited Ireland, and,
on his return to London, was tendered
a reception, accompanied with a purse
of $1,000, as a testimony of esteem.
After the death of Archbishop Lynch,
Bishop Walsh was made Archbishop
of Toronto, which elevated office he
still holds. He is held in high esteem
by all classes, irrespective of creed.

MEN OK

1 1

^ TON. OLIVER MO WAT, Q.C.,
^TM M.P.P., LL.D., Premier of
^ Ontario, was born at King
ston, Out., July 2 2nd, 1820. His
father carne from Caitheneshire, Scot
land, to Canada in 1816. Mr. Mowat
received his education in Kingston,
having among his fellow pupils Sir
John A. Macdonald and the late Hon.
John Hillyard Cameron. He began
law with Mr. John A. Macdonald, then
practicing in Kingston. In the Rebel
lion of 1837 young Mowat joined the
Royalists. After four years he re
moved to Toronto, and completed his
studies under Robert E. Burns. In
1841 he was called to the
Bar, and entered into part- __^__
nership with Mr. Burns,
and subsequently with Mr.
Vaukonghuet. He soon
acquired a large practice.
On the dissolution of the
firm of Mowat & Vaukong
huet, he was associated with
the firms of Mowat, Ewart
& Helliwell, and Mowat,
Roaf & Davis. About this
time Mr. Mowat began to
take a lively interest in
politics, and entered the
Liberal ranks as a pro
nounced, though constitu
tional, Reformer. In 1856
he was created Q.C., and
appointed to consolidate the
General Statutes of Canada.
He resigned this position in
1857, and was elected to the
House of Assembly for
South Ontario. In the brief
administration of 1858 he
was Provincial Secretary.
In 1861 he was re-elected for
South Ontario. He held
the position of Postmaster-
General under the Sand-
field Macdoiiald-Doriou and

Tache-Macdonald administrations. In
1864 he was appointed to the Bench,
and for eight years adorned the position.
In 1872 he re-entered public life, and
became Premier ot Ontario, and has
been representative of North Oxford
from that date to the present. He en
joys the confidence of Ontario as an
able, patriotic statesman, and despite of
the local Opposition and Dominion
Government, maintains his large ma
jority. The many measures of legis
lation he has carried and his victories
before the Privy Council of England
are known to all. In religion he is a
Presbyterian.

I J

Mi \ -I C \\.\i &gt;.\

=-^TN]-;\ . A. CARMAN. D.D., Gen-
1\ eral Superintendent of the

V^s Methodist Church, was horn
at IriKjuuis, Township of Matilda,
County nt" I Hindus, Ontario, on June
27th. i\;;&gt;, and was married to Mary
-t daughter of James Sisk, on
July igth, 1860. His parents were
Philip Carman, son of Captain Michael

: man, and Emeline Shaver, daughter
of Colonel Peter Shaver, U. E. Loyal
ists. His great-grandparents came in
with Sir Johnston s army after the re
volutionary war, and settled in Matilda
Township. Dr. Carman received his
education at the Matilda Common

School, the Dtindas County r.rainn
School, and then at Victoria Colic.
Cohourg, which he entered in iS^j and
graduated in iS&gt;(- 1 Hiring his busy
professional lite he has occupied many
important positions. From 1854 to
1X57 he was head master of the Dnndas
nty Grammar School ; in 1857 and
i.s^S professor of mathematics in Belle
ville Seminar)- ; from 1858 to 1874 he
was principal of Belleville Seminary,
president of Albert College, and chan
cellor of Albert University. From
1874 to 1883 he was Bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada,
and in 1883 was elected General Super
intendent of the now united
Methodist Church. He has
also been principal of the
Council of Public Instruc
tion for Ontario ; represen
tative of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in Can
ada ; to the Methodist Epis
copal Church in the United
States ; and of the Method
ist Church, to the same
body. Dr. Carman is one
of the most genial of ecclesi
astics, and whether on the
platform, in the presidential
chair, in committee work, or
in the pulpit, commands the
full confidence and esteem of
his brethren. The amount
of work that he attends to
is amazing, for since the
death of the lamented Dr.
Williams, his colleague, Dr.
Carman has attended to the
multifarious details of the
former joint office. He is a
powerful preacher, a writer
of great force, but his dis
tinguishing characteristic-
is probably, as a presiding
officer and administrator, of
ecclesiastical law.

OF- CAXA.DA.

SIR DANIEL WILSON,
LL.D., F.R.S.E., pre
sident of University Col
lege, Toronto, was born
in the ancient metropolis
of Scotland in 1816. After
passing through the High
School, he entered the uni
versity of his native city.
At the age of twenty-one
he betook himself to Lon
don to push his fortunes
there. After a residence of
several years, during which
he relied for support chiefly
on the rewards of literary
work, he again turned his
face northward and conti
nued to wield the pen in
Edinburgh. Sir Daniel was
also then, and still is, dis
tinguished by ail ardent
love for archaeological stu
dies ; and naturally gravi
tated towards the society of
antiquaries. Before his de
parture from Scotland three
works proceeded from his
pen " Memorials of Edin
burgh in the Olden Time,"
" Oliver Cromwell and the
Protectorate," and " The
Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of
Scotland." This volume received the
warmest praise from reviewers, both in
Britain and America. In 1853 he was
invited to accept the chair of History
and English Literature in University
College, Toronto. In 1862 his new
work appeared " Prehistoric Man ;
Researches into the Origin of Civili-
xation in the Old and New World ;"
" Chatterton ; A Biographical Study,"
was published in 1869; "Calitan, the
Missing Link," appeared in 1873, and
during the same year he republished
a collection of poems entitled " Spring
Flowers." In 1878 Sir Daniel issued

his most recent work, " Reminiscences
of Old Edinburgh." In addition to
these works, he has contributed a num
ber of articles, both to the eighth and
ninth editions of the " Encyclopaedia
Britannica." Sir Daniel is connected
with various public institutions in
Toronto, such as the Boys Home, the
Newsboys Home, and in the Young
Men s Christian Association he has
taken an active part, and was for some
years its president. He is an earnest
member of the Church of England and
an ardent adherent of the Evangelical
party, but his sympathies are too broad
to be contained in an} one church.

\i i s &gt;! CANAI &gt;.\.

^T*)IGHT REV. A. SWEATMAN.
IV D.D., D.C.L., Bishop of To-
V^&gt; ron to, was born at London,
Kngland, in November, 1834, He is
a son of Dr. John Sweatman, of the
Middlesex Hospital, London. He re
ceived his early education at the hands
of private tutors. In 1855 he entered
Christ s College, Cambridge, and ob
tained a scholarship the following year,
and in 1X59 graduated B.A., taking
honors in mathematics. The same
\ ear he lained deacon in St.

Paul s Cathedral, and in the following
year was ordained priest at Chapel
Royal, Whitehall, by the late Right

Rev. Dr. Tail, then Rishop
of London, and afterwards
Archbishop of Canterbury.
For some years after this lu
lu-Id, first the Curacy of
Holy Trinity, Islington, and
then a mastership in the
Proprietary School, at the
same time officiating as
curate of St. Stephen s,
Canonbury. Mr. Sweatman
proceeded M.A. in 1862, and
in 1865 he was offered the
position of head master in
the Hellmuth Boys College
in Canada, which position
he accepted and filled with
great satisfaction for seven
years. He then accepted a
position in Upper Canada
College as mathematical
master, but in 1872 resigned
this position to accept the
rectorship of Grace Church,
Brantford, where he minis
tered for two years, when
he was again induced to as
sume charge of Hellmuth
College. In 1875 he was
appointed canon of the
Cathedral at London, and
shortly afterwards was
archdeacon of Brant, and
rector in charge of St. Paul s, Wood
stock. In 1879 he was chosen, by the
almost unanimous vote of the Synod,
to the vacant Bishopric of Toronto,
which high and responsible office he
still fills and adonis by his learning,
his virtues, and his zeal. The capacity
for administration in His Lordship as
a teacher and a priest, finds fuller scope
for its exercise in the episcopal s&lt;
and is there revealed more fully, and
there more brightly shine his intellec
tual gifts. Dr. Sweatman received his
: ee of D.D., inn- dignitatis, from the
I niversity of Cambridge in 1879.

created

OF" CANAT3A.

JOHN H. HAGARTY,
Chief Justice of Ontario, was
born on September i jth, 1816,

in Dublin, Ireland. His father was

examiner of Her Majesty s Court of

Prerogative for Ireland. After the

careful training of a private school, he

entered Trinity College, where he com

pleted his education. He came to

Toronto in 1834, entered the law office

of the late George Duggan in 1835,

and was called to the Bar in 1840.

He at once began practice in Toronto,

and in 1846 entered into partnership

with the late John Crawford. His first

appearances at the Bar gave promise of

a brilliant future, and he

soon acquired a large and

lucrative practice. In 1 850

he was made Q.C. by the

Baldwin administration. In

1856, a vacancy occurring

on the Bench, he was offered

the appointment, which he

accepted. He was not less

distinguished among his

brother judges than he had

been at the Bar, so that

when, in 1868, a vacancy

occurred in the Chief Jus

ticeship of Common Pleas,

he was elevated to that

office. In his judgments
Justice Hagarty
a wide knowledge

of law, a thorough grasp

of principles, and a fear

lessness in the discharge of

duty. They are all marked

by careful thought and ela

borate research. In addi

tion to his high judicial

abilities, his name is not

unfamiliar to the lovers of

belle* lettres in connection

with his poetical contribu

tions from time to time.

Indeed, it has been said,

Chief
shows

that in Chief Justice Hagarty " a good
poet was sacrificed to the lawyer and
the judge." With general literature
he is also thoroughly familiar, and
there is a thrill of literary fervor in
his conversation when he meets with
congenial spirits. Among the many
eminent men who have given grace
and dignity to the Bench in Canada,
Chief Justice Hagarty occupies the
very front rank. Apart from his
eminent judicial abilities, he is held
in the highest esteem by all classes
in the Dominion, and in his position
as Chief Justice he commands the con
fidence of the Bench and the Bar.

Mi:x OF v. \\N.\I..\.

AVID I.F.SUK PHII.ir. M.D.. was
at Richmond, One., on the ^nd of Jan-
nan-, 1X41. HI waa educated at the
High School, Yankleek Hill, and subsequently
at McC.ill College. Montreal, where he gradu
ated in i So;,, obtaining first pri/e for thesis, and
:n clinical medicine. His parents, on coming
:iada. settled in Richmond. On graduating
-tiled in Woodstock, in partnership with
Dr. Torquand. He afterwards went to Plattsville
where, for six years, he enjoyed a very large-
practice, and then removed to Brantford. On
leaving Plattsville, the medical profession, en
tertained him at dinner and presented him with
a handsome case of surgical instruments. Dr.
Philip has been for twelve years member of the
Collegiate Institute board, and for three years,
chairman. In 1884 he was elected vice-president
of the Ontario Medical Association, and in 1885
representative to the Krie and Niagara division
of the Ontario Medical Council, and again in
1890, without opposition, for a second term of
five years. He is a member of Zion Presby
terian Church and of the board of management ;
also a member of various local societies.

Kulil.k T Hi

JiAVIP illl.II . M 1).

RT HKN RV, of the firm of
A. Watts & Co., Brantford, was
45) born on the 3oth of Novem
ber, 1X45, in Perthshire, Scotland, from
whence his parents came in 1X54, and settled
in Brantford. He was educated at the Brant-
ford schools. Beginning business life early he
has, by indomitable energy, raised himself to
a prominent position in the mercantile world.
He was married on the i6th of December, 1879,
to tarrie, daughter of the late Mr. Anthony
Philip, of Vankleek Hill. Mr. Henry has been
president of the South Brant Agricultural Society,
of St. Andrews Society, of the South Brant
Conservative Association, and is a director of
the Brantford Young Ladies College and vice-
president of the board. In religion he is Pres
byterian, and member of the board of man
agement of Zion Church. In 1878 and 187^ In
was mayor of Brantford, and again ek&gt;ud in
1887. In politics he is conservative and at
tion time does yeoman work for his p.nu . There
U DM man held in higher esteem by all

ininunity, or one who is more devoted to
the iir his adopted city.

OF CAXADA..

UGH ROBERTSON, M.D.,
Professor of Anatomy, Trinity
Medical College, was born
in Thorold, County of Welland, Ont.
His parents were John and Jean Taylor
Robertson, natives of Scotland. The
family are descendants of the Robert
sons who acquired Orkney and other
lands in Nairnshire (1450 A.D.), and
also possessed the estate of Strnan in
Perthshire. He entered Victoria Medi
cal College in 1867. In 1870 he
graduated from Toronto University
with honors, and was licensed by the
College of Physicians and Surgeons.
He then went to Europe, studied in

St. Thomas Hospital, London, and
received the degree of M.R.C.S., Eng
land. In 1872 he began practice in
Toronto and was elected professor of
anatomy in Trinity University, and in
1874 examiner of anatomy in the Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons. In
1879 he was elected treasurer of Trinity
Medical College, and in 1887 its repre
sentative on the senate of the Univer
sity of Toronto. In 1880 he w; s
chosen as medical director of the Cana
dian Mutual Life Association, and in
1888 a director of the British America
Assurance Co. Dr. Robertson is a
member of the Presbyterian Church.

1 8

MEN

CAN.\I&gt;.\.

EMKRSOX COATS\VORTH, Jr.,
i _ M.I .. LL.B,, barrister, Toronto,
- was born in that city March
9th. iSvj. . He was educated at the
public schools, and studied privately
for matriculation into the Law Society.
Afterwards he attended Osgoode Hall,
and graduated in law in Toronto
University in 1886. His father, now
City Commissioner of Toronto, was a
builder, which trade his son also followed
until iS73, wlu-n, on his father accept
ing his present office, he, his brother
and cousin continued the business until
1X75, when the firm dissolved. Mr.
Coatsworth be^an the study of law in

1875 with Mr. (now Justice) Rose, and
completed his course in 1879, when he
entered the firm of Rose, Macdonald,
Merritt & Coatsworth. This firm con
tinued until 1883, when Mr. Rose was
made Judge. Air. Coatsworth then
practiced alone, and afterwards entered
into partnership with Frank K. Hodgins.
Subsequently Walter A. (ieddc-s was
added, and it is now known as Coats
worth, Hod.^ins o\: Co. The firm has
now a hijji standing. Mr. Coatsworth
was married September loth, iSS-, to
Helen, daughter of John Robertson, of
U LYw Falls. He was elected M.I ,
for Ka-t Toronto in iSgi.

MEN

CANADA.

ILLOUGHBY STAPLES BREWS-
TER, barrister at law, was born on
the gth of July, 1860, in Haldimand, county
of Northumberland, and was married on the
1 6th of August, 1887, to Mary L. Horning,
daughter of James Horning, librarian, Brant
ford Public Library. He was educated at
Cobourg Collegiate Institute, and finished his
art course at Victoria College, where he took
his degree in 1882. He took several honors,
such as gold medals in classics and Prince of
Wales silver medal. In his early years he
was brought up on a farm and during his
attendance at college worked on the farm
during vacation. Subsequently he studied
law in the office of Fitch & Lees, Brantford,
and on the completion of his law course,
entered into partnership with B. E. Fitch,
where he remained until the latter s death.
Since then he has practiced alone. Mr.
Brewster is a member of the Brant Avenue
Methodist Church ; also of the quarterly
board. He is at present a member of the
public school board in the city of Brantford.

AMES HARLEY was born on the i 5 th
of August, 1850, in the township of Bur-
-^ ford, county of Brant, and was married on
the 2nd of November, 1881, to Miss Annie C.
Manson, of Port Hope, Out. He received his
education at the Brantford Collegiate Institute.
In his early days he worked on his father s
farm, in the township of Burford, until his pre
paration for professional life in January, 1874.
He was called to the bar in February, i8Si,
and has since built up an extensive and lucra
tive practice in connection with the firm of
Harley & Sweet. Mr. Harley is a member
of the Colborne Street Methodist Church and
recording steward. He was alderman for the
city from 1887 to 1889 ; a governor of the
John H. Stratford Hospital for 1888 and 1889,
and is at present a member of the Brantford
Collegiate Institute board. Mr. Harley is held
in the greatest respect by all who know him
in professional life, as a man of the strictest
integrity, a wise counsellor, and an able ad
vocate. He is one of the few men who
possess the confidence of all parties.

CANADA.

GEORC.K r.ORDON MII.I.S, B.A.

EORGE GORDON MILLS, B.A.,
barrister, Toronto, was born on 3oth
of August, 1850, and was married in I .ng-
land in 1882 to Kitty, daughter of T. O.
Jones, Esq., of South Australia. Mr. Mills
is of Irish parentage. His father, who died
in 1876, was a man of great integrity and
force of character. His mother (still living)
is noted for gentleness and piety. He lived
with the family on a farm near Bond Head,
until twenty years of age. He then entered
Brantford Collegiate Institute under the prin-
.-ipalship of his brother James, now of the
Guelph Agricultural College. Here he took
prizes, and in 1874 matriculated
in Victoria with highest honors and two first
scholarships He taught in Brantford Insti
tute then returned to college and
graduated HA. in 1878. Mr. Mills then
studied law, was called to the Toronto Bar
and removed to Winnipeg, where he soon
gained distinction as an equity practitioner.
In 1887 he was appointed Deputy Attorney -
General for Manitoba, ami returning to
Toronto in is-Sy, entered into partnership

ALKXANDKR MILLS.

with his brother. In religion Mr. Mills is
a Methodist and actively engaged in church
work.

ALEXANDER MILLS, brother of G. G.
Mills, was born on 2nd of January, 1856,
and was married in 1888 to Minnie, daughter
of the Rev. Dr. Shaw. His early years were
also spent on the farm until he went to Brant
ford in 1876 and studied under his brother
James, taking the general proficiency scholar
ship. He studied law with Mr. Fitch, of
Brantford, in 1878-1882, and finished under
W. A. Foster, Q.C., in Toronto, having taken
two first scholarships. In is*4 he was medal
list and called to the Bar with honors. Mr.
Mills began practice alone in Toronto, and
afterwards entered the firm of Mills. Heigh-
mgton & Urquhart, ami finally, in i
sociated with his brother George, under tin-
style of Mills cV Mills, and the firm have
already established a large practice. Mr.
Mills, like his brother, is engaged in mis
. work, and ho]. Is important offices in
connection with the MetrojHilitan Church,
Toronto.

MKN

CANADA.

IEV. ABRAM LEONARD
GEE, Ph.B., is the youngest
son of Captain John Gee,
of U.E. Loyalist descent. He was
born in the Township of Gainsboro,
Lincoln County, Ontario, on the 3ist
of March, 1854, and was married to
Martha A., only daughter of M. Parker,
Esq., Basingstoke, Ont., on the i2th of
March, 1878. Mr. Gee had the advan
tage of an excellent common school
education, and, in addition, took up
Latin, physics and the higher branches
of mathematics. At the age of eighteen
he obtained a third-class certificate,
under which he taught two years. At

nineteen years of age he made pro
fession of his faith in Christ, and was
received on trial as a travelling preacher
by the Niagara Conference of the M.E.
Church in 1874, having then just
passed his twentieth birthday. During
his ministry Mr. Gee has labored in
Brant, Saltfleet, Beverly, St. Davids,
"Welland, Brantford, Smithville and
Jerseyville, where he is now stationed,
remaining in each place, since his or
dination in 1878, the full term of
three years. While stationed at Brant-
ford, Mr. Gee carried on evange
listic work, which resulted, under the
blessing of God, in over 600 converts
in and around the city. He
called together the first com
mittee and started the sub
scription list for the erec
tion of the Colborne Street
Methodist Church, and was
chairman of the first board
of trustees. In 1884 Mr.
Gee matriculated as a stu
dent of philosophy in the
Illinois Wesleyan Univer
sity, and while engaged in
regular pastoral work pur
sued higher studies in Latin,
mathematics, history, poli
tical science, natural philo
sophy and science, and hav
ing passed satisfactorily the
examinations, the degree of
Bachelor was conferred upon
him in 1889. As a faithful
pastor and a loyal son of
the Methodist Church, he
is deservedly held in the
highest esteem by his breth
ren. His studious habits and
indomitable perseverance
give promise of much in the
future. He is popular among
the people on the circuits he
has travelled and takes high
rank as a preacher

MEN OK CANADA.

= ^-X(I\.\I.D KWKX CAMERON,

I IV])iity Provincial Treasurer,
lament Buildings. Toron-
to, &lt; &gt;nt., was born at Beavcrtoii, &lt; hitario
Count v, November 1 2th, 1X5 1. His
mdfather, Donald Cameron, emigrat
ed t roin Inverness, Scotland, in iS_ ;,,
when the- fatlu-r of onr sketch, Kwcn
Cameron, was but six years old, and
".led in Glengarry. In 1X^5 he
moved west and settled in Tliorali
township, Ontario Count} , near the
present village of Beaverton. Mr.
Cameron was educated in the public-
schools of his native county and left
home at the age of fifteen to engage in
commercial pursuits. In
1869 he entered the Bank
of Toronto and served suc
cessively in its branches at
Barrie, Toronto, and Mont
real. In 1875 he became
manager of the Exchange
P&gt;ank of Canada at Park-
hill, remaining with that
bank until 1878, when he
started a private banking
institution at Lucknow,
County of Bruce. This he
carried on until May, 1888,
when he received the ap
pointment which he now
holds in the Legislature of
&lt; hitario. His appointment
to his present position is
entirely due to his acknow
ledged fitness and ability
and not for any political
services rendered his party.
Mr. Cameron is one of the
nio.st fluent, forcible and
convincing speakers among
the Liberal young men who
take an active part in elec
tion campaigns. He is one
of the founders of the
Yoi .n- Men s Liberal Club
of Toronto, and takes an

active part in all that appertains to the
social and political advancement, not
only of Toronto, but of the Province
of Ontario. He is well known as a
successful lecturer on the temperance
question and other popular Canadian
topics. Mr. Cameron also takes an
active interest in musical matters, and
is at present President of the Haslam
Vocal Society, of Toronto. He is a
member of the Presbyterian Church,
and also belongs to the Masonic brother
hood. In 1885 he married Mary Eliza
beth \Vhitely, daughter of Robert J.
Whitely, of Lucknow, Bruce County,
Ontario.

MEN

CANADA.

- CHARLES LEYCESTER INGLES,
M.A., was born at Drummondville,
Ont., April 2oth, 1856. His father
was the late Rev. Charles I*. Ingles, M.A., of
Stamford, and his mother, a daughter of General
John Muncey, of the British army. Mr. Ingles
is the fifth generation of Church of England
clergymen, dating back beyond the Head Master
ship of Rugby, which was held by his great
grandfather. He was educated at Trinity Col
lege School at Port Hope, and Trinity University,
Toronto, graduating with honors in 1877. In
1885 he received the degree of M.A., and on the
2ist of September, 1879, was ordained deacon
and appointed to St. Mark s, Parkdale. On the
26th of the September, 1880, he was ordained to
the priesthood of the Anglican Church in
Canada, and has been pastor of St. Mark s ever
since. The parish having become too large, in
1887 another parish was formed as the parish
of the Church of the Epiphany. Mr. Ingles is a
member of the United Workmen. He was mar
ried on the 6th of June, 1882, to Frances
Helen, adopted daughter of James Young,
of Toronto.

CHARI.KS v. SXELGROVE. L.D.S.

REV. C. LEYCESTER INGLES.

/CHARLES V. SNELGROYE, L.D.S., prac-
l ticing Dental Surgeon, Toronto, Ont., was

^ ^"z&gt; born on the i.|.th of February, 1859,
at Ingersoll, Count} of Oxford, Ont. He is a
son of Abram Snelgrove, contractor, of the same
place. He was married on the 27th of October,
1887, to Isabella Sinclair, daughter of John
Sinclair, merchant, Toronto. Mr. Snelgrove was
educated in the public schools of Ingersoll, and
in 1877 entered the office of Mr. Charles Ken
ned)-, Ingersoll, where he began the study of
dental surgery. In 1881 he entered the Royal
College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, where he
completed his course and graduated in 1X84.
He has given several clinics at the meetings of
the Ontario Dental Society, and takes an active
part in the affairs of the conventions hdd in
Ontario and elsewhere. Mr. Snelgrove is very
highly esteemed by his fellow dentists, and is
one of Toronto s enterprising young men in the
highest sense of the word. He is at present
vice-president of the Ontario Dental Society and
a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. He
has a growing practice and enjoys the confidence
of a large circle of friends.

MIX

CANADA.

UKOKC.K I.. HALL.

G^~
EORGE L. BALL, Dentist, Toronto, Ont.,
was born on the igth of August, 1858,
in Uxbridge, Ont. He was married on the ijth
of February, 1885, to the only daughter of the
late Charles vSherriff, Esq., Brussels. His father
is Henry Ball, Esq., Brussels. Dr. Ball received
his education at the Georgetown Academy, with
a view to entering the ministry ; but after Ix-ing
received as a candidate, was obliged, on account
of ill-health, to change his intentions. In 1839
he entered the office of Dr. Watson to study
dentistry, and after the regular examinations of
the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. Toronto,
graduated in i.s.S-i, being one of four to carry off
honors presented by the faculty. After practicing
with eminent success four years in Seaforth. he
removed to Toronto, where he is building up a

and select practice. Dr. Ball is a member
of the Methodist Church, and takes an active
part in Sabbath School and other church work.

at the present time a local preacher, trustee
and Bible class tr.-u her. A man of sterling char
acter ; he has won the confidence and enjoys
the res]x.-ct of a large innnl&gt;er of friends. Such
men leave their impress on the world.

^^T\l-.\. F.r.FXF.ZFR B. I.AXCKI.F.Y.

|\ of Colborne Street Methodist Church.
V^S London. ( int.. was born at Cobotirg.
i&gt;tcml&gt;er iSth, 1*57. and was married &lt; &gt;ctobci
islh. i Mice, daughter of the late &lt; &lt;

Munroe, of the township of London. He was
the youngest of eleven children, his father and
mother coming from England in 1854. He re
moved with his parents from Cobourg to Hamil
ton in 1868, and after attending the public
schools in these places, entered the Wesleyan
Theological College and McGill University,
Montreal. For a time after leaving the public
school he was in mercantile life. At the age ol
19 he was commended by the Quarterly Board
of the Centenary Church, Hamilton, for the
ministry, and in June, 1877, was appointed to
the Stoney Creek circuit. He was ordained in
1882 at Woodstock, and appointed assistant to
Dr. Williams, the President of the Conference.
Thence he served Strathroy one year, London
West three years, Forest one year, and Coll&gt;orne
Street, London, three years. At the
London Conference of 1890 Mr. Lanceley
was journal secretary.

MEN OF* CANADA.

\\/M. FREDERICK WALKER,
V \ M.A., LL.B., O.C., Hamilton,
Out., was born on the 28th of December,
1845, in the township of Clinton,
Count} of Lincoln. He received his
primary education at Beamsville Gram
mar School, and graduated at Toronto
University in 1867, taking also M.A.
in 1869, and LL.B. (and medalist) in
1874. He was called to the Bar of
( )ntario in December, 1871, and at once
entered into partnership with the present
Hon. Mr. Justice Burton, and was sub
sequently created Q.C. by Dominion
appointment in December, 1889. Mr.
Walker continued in his partnership

with Mr. Burton until the latter s ele
vation to the Bench of the Court of
Appeal in Ontario. He is at present
head member of the firm of Walker,
Scott & Lees, Hamilton. Mr. Walker
occupies a distinguished position in the
legal profession, and his firm enjoys a
large practice in the city and surround
ing country. He was selected as Ex
aminer in Law by the Senate of the
University of Toronto, and held that
honorable position for the period of
tour consecutive years, that being tin-
longest term allowed by law for the
same person to hold the office. This
speaks volumes for his legal ability.

MI;N OF* CANADA

LFRED BENNISON ATHER-
TON, B.A., M.D. ; L.R.C.P.

*- Me S., I Edinburgh, was born
January _&gt;jnd, 1843, at Queensbnry,
York County, New Brunswick. His
paix-nts were John and Charlotte Perley
Atherton, both of whose forefathers
cnme from New England to New
Brunswick about 1760, and were of
Puritan stock. lie received the degree
of I .. A. at the I niversity of New
Brunswick in 1X62, and subsequently
studied medicine at Harvard, Boston,
where lie graduated in iSMi. Aft
further course of study in Kdinhurgh,
he received the diplomas of the Royal

Colleges there in i,Sf&gt;~. He began prac
tice in Fredericton in iSd-. and re
mained there till i.SS^, when, after a
visit to the hospitals of London, Kng..
he removed to Toronto. I Ie was a mem
ber of the senate of the I niversity of
New Brunswick from 1X0710 iSS.j, and
a member of the medical connci .
New Brunswick from iSSi to iSS.}. 1 K
also has held the positions oi vice-presi
dent of the Canadian Mcdii .cia-
tion and ])resident of the Toronto Medi
cal Society. He is now lecturer on the
principles of surgery at the Women s
Medical Colle. . ttmtO, and surgeon
toSt. Joinf&gt; Hospital for Womeu.

IVIEN OF CANADA.

H. COX, retired captain
and mayor of Paris, " Clare-
mont " Paris, Ont., was born
on the nth of November, 1852, at
Chatham, Kent County, England, his
parents, however, resided in Dorset
shire, where he calls home. Captain
Cox was educated at King s College,
Sherbourne, Dorsetshire, England, and
afterwards came to this country in the
spring of 1869, where he worked for a
time as a farm pupil, and afterwards
settled on a farm two miles south of
Paris. In the year 1880 he retired
from active agricultural pursuits and
settled in the town where he has re

sided ever since. During recent years
he has not engaged in any business,
but has devoted considerable time to
the interests of the town, filling num
erous offices of importance. He was
married on the lyth of November,
1875, to Annie Saliiia, youngest
daughter of Captain James B. Harris,
late of Her Majesty s 24th Regiment.
Coming from a military race, his father
being Colonel of Her Majesty s 56th
Foot, Captain Cox having passed his
military examinations, joined the volun
teer forces of Canada in 1871. He
commanded the Paris Company for
eight years, and retired with rank in
1882. In politics Captain
Cox is a Liberal-Conserva
tive, and is president of the
Conservative Association
for the South Riding of
Brant. He is also secretary
of the Paris Board of Trade,
and of the Masonic frater
nity, offices which he has
held for some years, and he
is a Past Master of the
latter. He has been con
nected with various local
athletic associations. Capt.
Cox is a member of the
Anglican Church, warden
of St. James Church, Paris,
and delegate to the Synod
of Huron. In the Dominion
general elections of 1891
he received the unanimous
nomination of the Conser
vative Convention to contest
the Riding of South Brant
with Win. Patterson, M.P.,
but was defeated after a
gallant fight. He has ren
dered such service to the
town of Paris that he is held
in the highest esteem by the
residents of this important
and picturesque town.

\n:x or CANADA.

I )OBKRT I KKL KCIII.IX. M.A.,
|V barrister, solicitor, etc., Toronto,
&gt;^z v. as horn on the :&gt;9th August,

-6, in Dundas, Countv of \Yeiit-
worth, &lt; )nt. His father was James

ilin. Kchlinvillc, County Down,
Ireland. The Kchlins are an old
family, tracing their ancestry back to
the i ;th century. His mother was
Jane Robertson, who came of a well-
known family in Glasgow, Scotland.
Mr. Echlin received his education at
Cobourg Collegiate Institute and Vic
toria University, where he graduated
as B.A. in 1878, obtaining the Prince
of Wales silver medal for general pro
ficiency. Three years later
he received the degree of
M.A. While an under
graduate he taught two
years as assistant master in
the Brant ford Collegiate In
stitute, and after graduation
held the position of head
master in the Caledonia
I ligh School. At college he
was a general favorite with
all his fellow students, who
elected him by acclamation,
in his final year at college
as president of the Literary
Society of Victoria Univer
sity. In September, 1880,
Mr. Kehlin entered the law
office of Messrs. McClive,
r.illeland & Pattison, St.
Catharines, and two years
later the office of Messrs.
Rlake, Kerr, Lash & Cas-
sels, Toronto. He was called
to the Mar in the Easter
term of iSS^, and shortly
afterwards commenced the
practice of his profession in
Toronto. While courteous
to all, he is a man of aggres
sive nature. In pr ial
contents he is neither dis-

posed to grant nor accept favors. Tlis
recognized abilities and exceptional
capacity for work must place him
long in the front rank of his profes
sion, and probably lead ultimately to the
Ilciich, which is the desired goal of tin-
legal profession. Mr. Kehlin is a mem
ber of the Ontario Reform Club and
Young Men s Liberal Club, and an
office-holder in the Reform Association,
Toronto. In politics he is an advanced
Liberal. He is an enthusiastic Free
Mason and a member of St. Andrew s
Lodge No. 16 G.R.C., the mother lodge
of the Right Hon. Sir John A. Macdonald
and other prominent Canadians.

MKN OF* CANADA.

THOMAS MILLMAN,

JL M.D.,M.R.C.S.,Eng
land; L.R.C.P., Edinburgh;

F.O.S., London, Eng., etc.,
was born near Woodstock,
Out., on the i4th February,
1850, his father being Thos.
Millman, of Devonshire,
Eng., and his mother Maria
Taylor, of Norfolk, Eng.
Dr. Millman was educated
in the Woodstock Grammar
School until 1869, when he
entered Trinity Medical
College, Toronto, where he
graduated in 1873. He then
received the appointment as
assistant surgeon to the
British North American
Boundary Commission of
1873-75. He then went to
Europe and spent two years
in London and Edinburgh,
passing the examination for
membership in the Royal
College of Surgeons, Eng
land, and became a licen
tiate of the Royal College
of Physicians, Edinburgh.
He was also appointed Re
sident Accoucheur of St.
Thomas Hospital, London,
and was elected a Ecllow of the Obste
trical Society, London. Returning to
Canada he began practice in Wood
stock, and in 1879 received the appoint
ment of assistant physician at the
Asylum for the Insane, London, Out.
In 1885 he was appointed assistant
medical superintendent of the Asylum
for the Insane, Kingston, Out., which
position he resigned in 1889, having
decided to remove to Toronto and re
sume general practice. On his removal
from the London to the Kingston
Asylum, he was presented with a hand
some gold watch by the officers and
emplovces of the former institution,

and on leaving Kingston was presented
with a fine microscope. He has devoted
considerable time to botany and has a
fine collection of the Canadian flora.
Dr. Millman is a member of St.
Philip s Episcopal Church, Toronto, and
holds the office of church warden. He
is a Mason of fifteen years standing
and a Past Master of the Order. He is
also a member of the Independent Order
of Foresters, and for eight years has
been Supreme Physician of the ( )rder,
a position of great responsibility as
well as honor. Dr. Millman married,
in 1 88 1, Helen I). Craig, daughter of
John Craig, Edinburgh, Scotland.

MKN op CAN An A.

\\7iLLiAM FOSTER COCK-*

&gt; V SHUTT, Brantford, Ontario,
was born October i/th, 1855, at Braut-
ford. He was educated at private
schools, the Brantford Collegiate Insti
tute, and at Gait Collegiate Institute.
IK- left school at the age of sixteen
and commenced business with his father,
I. Cockshutt. After four years he
went to England to complete his busi
ness education, first to West Hartle-
pool with Messrs. Tlios. Furness & Co.,
provision merchants and steamship
owners, and then to London; and
through Messrs. Peek Bros. & C
wholesale tea and spice merchants, he-

received instructions in that
liraiu-h of trade. After re
maining in London a few
months he came buck to
Canada and took the man
agement of a branch of his
father s business until iSS;&gt;,
when he commenced busi
ness for himself. He has
now an extensive business
in groceries and provisions,
and also in hardware. For
many years Mr. Cockshutt
was a member of the Far-
ringdon Chxirch, and an ac
ceptable preacher among
them, but latterly he has
been an adherent of Grace
Episcopalian Church, Brant
ford. He has taken great
interest in the Farringdon
Debating Society, being one
of the charter members of
the rc-organixed society, and
for two years its president.
In 1887 he was the Conser
vative candidate to contest
the riding of South Brant
with \Ym. Patterson, M.P.,
but after an able campaign
was defeated. He was pre
sident of the Brantford
Board of Trade in 1888. For about
three years he was president of the
Cockshutt Plow Co., from which he
retired in 1889. He is a member of
the Toronto Board of Trade, and is
well and favorably known to the busi
ness community of that city and also
of Montreal. Mr. Cockshutt visits
Europe once a year, and enjoys the full
confidence of many of the great imr-
cuntile houses in the United Kingdom.
He has been a great traveller, having
crossed the Atlantic twenty-four times,
tile continent four times, and made a
complete tour of Cuba, Mexico. United
States and Canada.

MEN OF" CANADA-

TV LBERT OGDEN, barrister and
.i"\ solicitor, Toronto, was born
^^ agth September, 1847, in the
township of Toronto, Count} 7 of Peel,
Ont. His parents were William J.
Ogden, officer in the York County
Militia, and Rebecca Ogden. His
father s family can be traced back to
the time of Charles II., and one of his
ancestors received recognition and coat
armor for services rendered the king.
He was educated at the public schools,
a commercial college, and the Toronto
Collegiate Institute. In iSyi he en
tered the law office of Cameron,
McMichael and Hoskin, was called to

the Bar in 1876, and became junior
member of the firm. On the elevation
of Mr. Cameron to the Bench in 1878,
the firm became McMichael, Hoskiu &
Ogden. In 1889 Messrs. Hoskin and
Ogden formed their present partnership.
He is a member, and the chief official
for many years, of Queen Street
Methodist Church, also a member of
the I.O.O.F., being a Past Master of
his lodge, and is a member of the Sons
of England Societv and other organiza
tions. In politics he is a Liberal. On
the aoth December, 1877, he was
married to Mary, daughter of Edward
Leadlay, merchant, of Toronto.

MEN OF CAXADA.

"YY/ILLIAM CASE ADAMS,*

* ^ L.D.S., practicing Dental Sur
geon, Toronto, Out., was born on the
i Nth of October, 1823, at Lundy s Lane,
Niagara, and is the son of the late Rev.
a Adams, Methodist minister. In
1857 he married Matilda Osman,
daughter of John Osman, Esq., of
Seneca Falls, X.Y., by whom he has
one daughter. Dr. Adams education
was carried on under difficulties, his
father being an itinerant minister. At
an early a^c lie was left to make his
own living. When only sixteen he left
home and commenced working at the
carpenter s trade, and soon earned

enough money to attend school ; he
afterwards taught school, and finally
attended Victoria College and was
studying medicine, when he was advised
by a dentist to turn his attention to
dentistry. He took the advice and
studied under the direction of an Kn.^-
lish practitioner. In 1852 he began
practice and settled in Toronto in 185.}.
He is now the oldest practicing dental
surgeon in the city. Dr. Adams is a
member of the Methodist Church, and
has been class leader for many years.
He is also a member of the Masonic
( )rder. and is 1 ast Chaplain in the Royal
Arcanum Lodge, Toronto.

MEN

CANADA.

. 33

THE HON. EDWARD
A BLAKE, Q.C., eldest
sor. of William Hume
Blake, was born at Bear
Creek, county of Middlesex,
on the 1 3th October, 1833.
When Edward was a few
months old his father re
moved to Toronto. As a
lad he gave evidence of
great mental powers. He
was an omnivorous reader,
had unusual capacity for as
similation, and an excellent
memory. He was a siic-
cessful competitor for the
Governor - General s prize,
and subsequently entered
the Toronto University.
He was admitted as attorney
in 1856, and the following
Michaelmas term was called
to the bar. He carried on
business for some time
alone, and then entered in
to partnership with Mr.
Stephen Waule Jarvis.
Thereafter, the name of the
firm many times changed.
In 1858 he married Mar
garet, daughter of the late
I! i shop Cronyn, of Huron.
Ever since 1867 the Reform party re
cognized what a gain it would be to add
Edward Blake s ability and high char
acter to its ranks. After much earnest
solicitation he consented to their request
and was elected to the House of Com
mons for West Durham. In December,
1869, he became leader of the Provin
cial opposition. In the Ontario elec
tions of 1871 John Sandfield McDon
ald s Government lost many supporters.
On the assembling of the Legislature,
Mr. McKenzie moved a want of confid
ence and Mr. Blake supported the mo
tion. The ministry being overthrown,
Mr. Blake was called to form a govern

ment, a task which he accepted against
his inclination. In the autumn he re
signed his leadership to take his seat in
the House of Commons. On the down
fall of Sir John A. Macdonald s admin
istration, Mr. Blake entered Mr. Mc-
Kenzie s cabinet, without portfolio, but
resigned on the following February.
In 1875 he accepted office again as
Minister of Justice. In 1877 he re
signed this office and became president
of the council. Shortly after the
downfall of the administration, he was
chosen leader of the Opposition ill
place of Mr. McKenzie, and was suc
ceeded by Mr. Lanric-r.

MK.N OP- CANADA.

(-KORGE KENNEDY, M.A*
LL.D., barrister-at-law, Crown
Lands Department, Toronto, Ont., was
l&gt;&lt;&gt;rn at By town (now the cit} of
Ottawa) on March 1st, 1838. He" was
educated at Carleton County Model
bool, Ayhner Academy, Ottawa
iinniar School, and University Col-
le-e, Toronto. He matriculated in
Ton.nto University in 1853, took first
classical scholarship, and held first-
class honors in classics, mathematics,
metaphysics and ethics, logic, rhetoric,
modern languages, history and English
literature. He was also gold medalist
in metaphysics and ethics. He -radii-

ated B.A. in [857, M..\. in
i s &lt;&gt;". I.I..! .. in iSh.j, and
I.I.I &gt;. in 1X77. He U-camc
head master of ( .rcnville
:nity (Irammar School in
iS^q, and second master of
( &gt;ttawa C.rammar School
in i Son and iSOi, where
he also had at the same time
charge of the branch M, |
rological Observatory. Mr.
Kennedy then studied law
in the office of Messrs.
Crooks, Kingsmill & Cat-
tanach, Toronto, and entered
at Osgoode Hall in 1862,
and was called to the Bar
in 1865. After practicing
in Ottawa from 1865 until
1872, he accepted the posi
tion of law clerk to the
Crown Lands Department
of Ontario. He has been
connected with Toronto
University College Literary
Society (of which he was
oneof theoriginal members),
and the Ottawa Literary
and Scientific Society, of
which he is a life member.
He has been vice-president
of the Canadian Institute,
and is editor of "The Transactions."
He has also been secretary of the
Toronto St. Andrew s Society from the
year 1885 to the present time, and has
written a history of its first fifty years,
from 1836-86. On June 6th, 1883,
he was married to Sarah, daughter
of the late Henry Jackson. H&lt;- was
brought up in the Presbyterian faith,
and attends the Bloor Street Presby
terian Church, Toronto, but is a 1 iii-
tariau in belief. Men of Mr. Kennedy s
attainments are bright exam].
the sin. ISSlble to be secured by

persevering effort, loiij; before the prime
of life is reached.

CANADA.

J\ LHXANDER YOUNG SCOTT,
jt\ B.A., M.D., Professor of Prac-
^ tical Biology in Trinity
Medical College, Toronto, was born on
October i2th, 1859, in Chesterfield,
County of Oxford, Out. His father
was Alexander Scott, merchant there.
On the 6th of August, 1889, Dr. Scott
was married to Margaret S. Ritchie,
daughter of Hugh Ritchie, formerly of
Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland. He begun
his preliminary education in the Strat
ford public schools. From 1878 to
1882 he attended Toronto University,
where he graduated with the highest
honors. After graduating in 1882, he

was appointed to the position of Science
Master in Upper Canada College, and
while engaged teaching there, he en
tered Trinity Medical College, and
graduated in medicine in 1887 with
first-class honors. In 1891 he was
appointed Dean and Lecturer on
Chemistry and Botany in the Ontario
College of Pharmacy, and in the same
year was elected manager of Deer Park
Presbyterian Church. Dr. Scott is also
a member of the Royal Arcanum. He
was an officer in the North-West
Rebellion of 1885 and took part in the
engagements of General Middleton s
column at Fish Creek and Batoche.

MKX OF CANADA.

I )EY. JOHN G. SHEARER, B.A.,
1\ pastor of Erskine Presbyterian
VS Church, Hamilton, Out., was
born in Hlaudford, Oxford, on the gth
of August, 1859, and was married to
Aliss Lixxie Johnston, of Bnrford, Ont.,
on the Sth of August, 1883. Mr.
Shearer was educated at Ratho public
school, Weston High School, Branti
Colk-iate Institute and Toronto Uni
versity, where IK- graduated as B.A. in
JUIK-, iSSo, with high honors in mental
and moral scit-nci-. civil polity and
1C. Ht- -raduaU-d in tlu-ology from
Knox ColU-Mv, Toronto, in iSSS, Jiaving
taken several jirixes and scholarships.

Mr. Shearer left the farm at seventeen,
and having obtained a second-class cer
tificate at eighteen, began teaching
school. In 1879, and again in 1887, in
pursuit of better health, he spent some
months in Europe. He was converted
in 1883 and began his ministry at
Onond .nt County. Subsequent

ly his labors were much blessed in mis
sions at Fort William. Algoma. and in
St.John s Ward, Toronto. Mr. Shearer

was called to Caledonia immediately on
completing his th- .1 studies, and

was ordained and inducted on June 5th.

lie was unanimously called to
Hamilton in January. 1X91.

MEN

CANADA.

GOLDWIN SMITH,
M.A., LL.D. and D.C.L., To
ronto, was born on the I3th
of August, 1823, at Reading, England,
where his father had been for some
time a practicing physician. Like so
many other distinguished Englishmen,
he received his early education at Eton,
which school was soon to receive added
honors by his brilliant university course
at Oxford. He first entered as an
under-graduate of Christ Church, but
on being elected to a deiuyship in Mag
dalen he completed his course in that
college. Two years after graduation,
lie was offered and accepted a fellowship
of University College, of
which institution he became
tutor. In 1840 he was
called to the bar at Lin
coln s Inn, but minds like
his seldom find in the law a
permanent attraction, and
Mr. Smith was won to life
long service to literature.
In 1858 he was elected pro
fessor of modern history at
Oxford. When he visited
America in 1864 he received
from the Brown University
the degree of LL.D. From
his own university at
Oxford he subsequently
had conferred upon him
the degree of D.C.L. He
staunchly advocated the
abolition of slavery, and
warmly sympathi/ed with
the North during the Civil
war. Four years after his
first arrival in America he
was appointed lecturer in
English and constitutional
history in Cornell Univer
sity at Ithaca, N.Y., and
this office he still holds, al
though for the past txvelve
years he has been i resident

of Toronto. In 1872 he was appointed
a member of the Senate of Toronto
University, was elected the representa
tive of the public school teachers on the
council of public instruction, and foi
two years president of the Provincial
Teachers Association. Since coming
to Canada, Mr. Smith has devoted his
time and genius to a furtherance of al!
projects that can advance the people,
intellectually, socially, and morally.
He established Tlie /^nYc/Wr;-, and
took part in establishing The Week.
In 1875 lie married the widow of the
late Wm. Boulton, of Toronto. As
a master of style, he has no superior.

MKN OF &lt;^ "ANA i .A.

ARTLEY DEW ART,

D. 1)., editor of the- ( In;

(,ii(i rif !\in, Tori into, was horn
in county Cavan, Ireland, in iSj.S, and
was married June 25111, 1850, to Miss

Matilda Hunt, of Hamilton. When he
was six years old, he canie with his
parents to Canada, the family settling
in Peterboro county, Ontario. Educa
tional advantages at that time were few,
but voting Dewart was a persistent
student. In 1847 he became a student
of the Normal School, and afterwards
taught school, and, in coming back for
another session, assisted the professors
in teaching. In 1851 he was called to

the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist
Church, of which he had been a mem
ber sin . His ministerial labors
commenced in St. Thomas circuit, he-
then travelled for one year each in 1 ort
Hope and Thorold circuits. On the
completion of his probation he was
stationed in I&gt;nndas, then in 1856 as
superintendent of St. Andrew s circuit
on the Ottawa River, then on the
Odclltown circuit, and in 1860 in Mont
real West. Owing to enfeebled health,
resulting from overwork, he was com
pelled to retire for nearly a year. Re
stored to health, he was for three years
superintendent of the St. John s cir
cuit, and afterwards sta
tioned at Collingwood,
Toronto, and Ingersoll. In
1869 he was elected editor
of the Christian Guardian,
a. position which he has
filled for over twenty-one
years with marked ability.
At the late General Confer
ence he was re-elected for
another term. In 1873 Dr.
Dewart was a delegate to
the English Wesleyan Con
ference, and in 1881 to the
Ecumenical Methodist Con
ference held in London,
England. He was presi
dent of the Toronto Confer
ence in 18X3, and of the
Canadian Press Association
in 1889, and a delegate to
the Methodist Ecumenical
Conference of 1891. Not
withstanding the large
amount of church work and
tonal duties devolving
upon him, he has don-

of enduring work
with his pen, in prose and
verse. He i-. a \igorous
writer, a powerful debate .
and an ab!&gt; her.

MEN OF- CANADA.

FRANKLIN LAZIER, Q.C.,
Hamilton, Ont., was born in Picton,
Prince Edward Count}-, Ont., on the ist of
July, 1841, and is descended from a U.E.
Loyalist. He was married on the 22nd August,
1871 to Alice Maud Mary, eldest daughter of
Joseph Lister, Hamilton. He was educated at
the public and private schools, and entered
Victoria College when 14 years of age, and
graduated B.A. at 18. Afterwards he obtained
the degrees of LL.B. and M.A. He entered the
profession of law at 18, became attorney at 21,
and barrister at 22. In 1890 he was appointed
Q.C. by both the Ontario and Dominion Govern
ments. Mr. Lazier has been leader and trustee
in the Centenary Methodist Church, Hamilton,
and member of two General Conferences. He is
Past Master of Temple Lodge of A.F. and A.
Masons, has been trustee and chairman of the
Board of Education, is a director of the V.M.
C.A., director of the Grimsby Park Association,
and president of the Hamilton Bible Society.
In all good works Mr. Lazier occupies a
foremost place, and he is extending his
influence as the years go by.

KJ-;v. K.

* HE/

S. FkA.NKI.lN I.AZIKK.

EV. RICHARD HARRISON. M A..
rector of St. Matthias Church, Toronto,
was born in that city February 25th,
His father was Richard Harrison, for
of Skegarvey, County of Monaghan,
Ireland. He was educated at Trinity University,
where he graduated in 1861, taking high class
honors, in classics and mathematics. He re
ceived the degree of M.A. in 1864, was ordained
deacon in the Church of England in 1865, and
priest in 1866. In 1867 he was appointed as
sistant curate at St. George s, Toronto, and in
18(17 went to England, and became assistant
curate of the Anglican Church at Stratton, St.
Margaret s. Returning to Canada in 1868, he
became missionary successively at Beverley,
Woodbridge and Vaughan, where he remained
five years. In 1873 lie came to Toronto and
took charge of the mission parish of St. Matthias
-since the "mother" of several churches. In
1877 he was delegate to the Provincial Synod at
Montreal. Mr. Harrison was married to Cealia
Maria, daughter of William Leslie, of Puslinch,
Out., in 1870. He wrote "The British Catholic
Church " and other tractates.

MKN

NORMAN BETHCNE, M.D.

IVfoRMAN BETHUNE, M.D., M.R.C.S..
Q^S London, andF.R.C.S., Edinburgh, prac

ticing physician, Toronto, was born August
1 3th, 1822, at Moose Factory, Hudson s Bay.
In 1851 he married Janet Nicolson, of Edin
burgh, Scotland. His eldest son was drowned
by the foundering of the State of Florida in
.. His youngest son is in the ministry of
the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Bethune was
educated by his uncle, the Rev. Alexander
X. Bethune, mtur of Colxmrg, and latterly
Bishop of Toronto, in Cobourg, and at Upper
Canada College. In 1842 he entered King s
College, now Toronto University, and graduated in
i s , s. IK- then attended King s College Medical
School, and in 1X46 went to England and studied
at Kin nd Guy s Hospital. In 1848

he received the diploma of M.R.C.S. London, and
in 1X50 the degree of M.U. from Edinburgh. He
then returned to Canada, and has been a teacher
in Toronto School of Medicine and Victoria t.
lege, and is t! survivor of the original

members of the faculty of Trinity Medical School
Dr. Hethune is a member of the 1 resbytcrian
Church and a Royal Arch Mason.

cin-:\i-:v WKDKTT. su]*ranmi-

ated Methodist minister of Ridgetown,

&lt; tut., was horn on May is:
England. IK- \&lt;-~l his parents j n V ery early life,
and was left entirely to his own unaided
tions, not only to gain a livelihood, but to pro
cure his education. Notwithstanding, however,
all these drawbacks, by diligence, IHTSI-VC:
and force of character, he acquired solid attain
ments in the departments of s.-k-nce. theology,
ecclesiastical history, and other departme:
study. During the thirty-three years of his
active ministry he was the stationed superinten
dent of eighteen different circuits. Mr. Burd. tt
is an exceedingly forcible speaker, and has been
unusually successful in revival services, and in
the great camp meetings of former years in
Canada. He was married on May 2nd, i
to Nancy Rouse, who died in 1881, leaving four
children, one of whom is Mrs. Dr. Brien. of the
County of Essex, and afterwards was married
to Mrs. Emily McTavish, on November I4th,
&gt;2. Men of Mr. Burdett s stamp have
done much to mould the moral and reli
gious life of this country.

MEN OP CANADA.

V. JOHN KAY, pastor of Wel-
lington Street Methodist

S&gt; Church, Brantford, was born
in Napanee, Out., on the aoth May,
1838. His father was from Ireland
and his mother a native of England.
His father studied for some years in
preparation for the ministry, hut did
not complete his course. He was an
excellent public speaker. He followed
the lumber business in the village of
Newburgh, where young Kay received
the rudiments of his education. When
he had scarcely reached his fourteenth
year, his father died, leaving a widow
and three children, of whom the sub

ject of our sketch was the
oldest. The family shortly
afterwards left Newburgh
and settled in Camborne,
in the vicinity of Cobourg.
Here he consecrated himself
to the church and became a
local preacher, prosecuting,
while still engaged in other
business, his studies in pre
paration for the ministry.
In 1862 he was received into
the Conference and was ap
pointed to assist the Rev.
S. B. Gundy in St. Mary s.
He made satisfactorv pro
gress in his literary curri
culum, taking also a course
in philosophy and theology
under the late Rev. Wm.
McClure. Mr. Kay has,
since his ordination, been
stationed in Ingersoll ( twice) ,
Milton, Waterdown, Tilson-
burg, London, Waterford,
Thorold, Hamilton and
Brantford, where he has
entered upon his third year.
He has occupied important
positions, such as secretary
of the Conference, chairman
of Districts, was representa
tive to the General Conference in
Toronto in 1886, in Montreal in 1890,
and president of the Niagara Confer
ence in 1890. He has always been a
strong friend of the temperance move
ment, and has been a member of the Sous
of Temperance, the Good Templars and
Ro3 r al Templars. In theology he is
progressive, yet conservative. In 1871
he published an interesting biographv
of his father-in-law, the Rev. W. Gundy,
and has on several occasions contri
buted to periodical literature. He also
takes a lively interest in educational
matters, and in everything pertaining
to the welfare of his native land.

MI:X OK CANADA.

:v. B. F. ATSTIN,

M. A., B.I)., Principal
^i of Alma Ladies
Colli gc, St. Thomas, was

born on September 21, 1X50,

in the township of Bright

County of Northumberland,

and was married on the ibth

June, iSSi, to Miss I-Yaii

Amanda Council. Mr. Aus
tin was educated at Albert

I liiversity, Belleville, hav
ing his preparatory training
the Brighton grammar

and common schools. At

the ai^e of sixteen he began

teaching in the township of

Brighton, where he remain
ed three and a half }-ears.

In 1871 he entered the
ministry of the M. E.
Church, and was ordained
in 1877. During his atten
dance at the tiniversit3",
he edited the Temperance
( niini, and in vacation
time lectured and organized
lodges. He graduated B.A.
in 1X77 and B.D. in 1881,
preached a year in the
Brighton circuit, a. year in
Frankford circuit, one 3 r ear
each in Cobourg and Ottawa, three
rs in Prescott, and then went to the
Metropolitan Church in Ottawa, from
which, after a three mouths pastorate,
he was taken to his present position in
Alma College. Since that date (1881),
he has, with singular ability and success,
promoted the interests of this iniportau*
institution. Mr. Austin has been busy
with his pen for many years. In 1879
he published a volume of sermons by
oils ministers, under the title of
"The M. I-!. Pulpit," the profit-

n for mission purposes. In i
he published a small volume, entitled
: ns of the Times;" in 1884, " The

Gospel to the Poor z&gt;s. Pew Rents ;" in
1889, a pamphlet on "The Jesuits,"
which has already run through four
editions ; and in the same year he

ed a handsome volume, entitled
Woman : Her Character, Culture and
Calling." Mr. Austin is much sought
after for the platform and pulpit, and
renders valuable service to churcln
his own and other denominations. IK-

. strong advocate of union between
the Kvangclical churches, and a promi
nent member of the Kqual Rights

tty, ill its efforts to spread sonr.d
Protestant doctrines and thwart Romish
aggression.

MEN OF CANAIDA.

. WM. BRIGGS, D. p., who
lias recently been unanimously
^&gt; elected for the fourth time
as Book Steward of the Methodist
Church, is a native of the Emerald
Isle. His parents were members of the
Wesleyun Church. When about six
years old he was taken to Liverpool,
where he received his early education,
being for some time under the training
of the celebrated Dean Howson. His
diligence as a student gave promise of
great usefulness in the future. In
early boyhood he professed the faith of
his parents and soon began to exercise
his gifts. Eventually his name ap
peared on the local preach
ers list in the Liverpool
circuit. In 1859 he was
called to the ministry, and
introduced to the \Vesleyan
Conference in Canada by
the president, the late Rev.
Dr. Stinson. Commencing
his ministry in the province
of Quebec he came west
ward to such important
centres as Montreal, Belle
ville, Cobourg, Toronto,
London, and Hamilton, in
some of which he was
stationed more than one
term. He has also been
chairman of districts and
president of the Toronto
Conference. Dr. Briggs
early business training has
been of immense benefit to
him in his present position.
Under his management the
book room has become the
largest publishing house in
the Dominion. For well
nigh half a century its head
quarters were in King
street, Toronto, until in
creasing business demanded
greater space. Now Wes

ley buildings is one of the attrac
tions of the Queen City of the West.
In addition to his business engage
ments, Dr. Briggs preaches nearly
every Sabbath in some part of Canada,
and his pulpit ministrations, fresh and
vigorous, are eagerly sought after. He
is a man always ready to help in every
good cause, who has the courage of his
convictions, and is respected for his
manly independence. Rarely do we
find combined in one man such power
to grasp the details of a large business,
and at the same time, a pulpit eloquence
which thrills the large audiences that
constantly greet him.

\l I:N &lt; &gt;i- CAN A: &gt;A

WILLIAM PEARCEHOW-
_ A. LAND, C.B., K.C.M.G., T*

ronto, is of F.njjish di.-si.x-iU, liis
ierican progenitor being one John
1 lowland, a Ouakcr, who emigrated
with tin.- hand of pilgrims who landed
on "the bleak NYw Knglaml six.:
in 1(5.20. He is a native of Pud

:m\, New York, and was born in the
town of Paulinas zgth of May, iSii.
lie was educated at the Kinderhook
Acadeinj*, and came to Canada in 1830,
settling in the township of Toronto and
eiu in business in partnership

with his brother. In 1840 he purchased
the Lambton Mills, and soon after en-

ed in the wholesale grocery trade

in Toronto. He is now extensively cii-

-d in the milling business at several

points in the provin&lt; r \\ illiain

been an influential member of the

into I .oard of Trade, and its ]&gt;r

dent for se\eral years. Jle is also

ideiit of the Ontario llauk, the

Anchor Marine Insurance Coni])anv,

the London and Canadian Loan and

ency Company, the Ontario S
for the Prevention of Cruelty t&lt;&gt; .\nim-
als, and the Confederation Life Associa
tion of Canada. He was a member of
the executive council, July ist,
was sworn in one of the Privy Council
and became Minister ol
land Revenue, holding that
position until July, 1868,
when he was appointed
Lieutenant-Governor of Ou-
tario. From 1857 to 1868
he represented the consti
tuency of West York. I It-
has at different times been
minister of finance, receiv
er-general , postmaster-gen
eral, a member of the Privy
Council, a commissioner to
visit Washington, and to
the London Conference
1866-67, an d in J 873 filled
the position of Lieutenant-
Governor of Ontario. Her
Majesty created him C.B. in
July, 1867, and in May,
1879, conferred upon him
the order of Knighthood.
Sir William has been tu in-
married, first in i s n to
Mrs. Webb, "who died in
1859; again in iSoo to the
widow of the late Captain
Hunt. He is modest and
unassuming in deposition,
honorable in the hijj:

and po- the in

stincts of a true gentleman.

MKN OK

/CHARLES O REILLY, M.D.,
L "" C.M., (McGill College), Medical
^ ^"&gt; Superintendent of Toronto
General Hospital, was born in Hamil
ton, Out., i gth of June, 1846. He is
the eldest son of the late Gerald
O Reilly, M.D., L.R.C.S.I., of Ballin-
lough, County Meath, Ireland, and a
descendant of the ancient familv of
Brefney O Reilly, A.D. 6n. Dr.
O Reilh was educated in Hamilton at
private schools, and, in 1863, matricu
lated at McGill, where he passed
through the regular curriculum of four
years for the degree of Doctor of
Medicine and Master of Surgery. As

he was not of age when he
finished he did not receive
his diploma until he attain
ed his majority, when he
was unanimously appointed
Resident Physician of the
Hamilton City Hospital.
He held this position from
1867 to 1876, when he re
moved to Toronto. In 1 868
he was gazetted Assistant
Surgeon of the i3th Batta
lion, Hamilton, and in 1870
was elected secretary and
treasurer of the Hamilton
Medical and Surgical So
ciety, the duties of which
office he performed for years.
His recognised medical skill
and experience in hospital
management then led to his
appointment as Medical
Superintendent of the To
ronto General Hospital. On
leaving his native city, Dr.
O Reilly was the recipient
of many flattering testi
monials. During his con
nection with the Toronto
Hospital many important
additions have been made.
He is now Clinical Examiner
in Surgery for both the Medical Coun
cil of Ontario and the University of
Toronto, and is also Examiner in Sur
gery of Trinity. In 1890 he received
the honorary ad finnicm degree of M.D.
from Trinity University in recognition
of his services on behalf of practical
medical education. In 1876 he was
married to Sophia, youngest daughter
of the late George Rolph, barrister,
Dundas, and neice of Hon. John Rolph,
M.D., Toronto. Dr. O Reilly has three
brothers Dr. Gerald O Reilly, of
Fergus, Dr. E. B. O Reilly, of Hamil
ton, and Mr. H. H. O Reilly, agent of
the Bank of Hamilton, Owen Sound.

Mix

CAN \i . \.

"M. THKoPim,rs

STUART, M.D.,

practicing physician, To
ronto, ( )nl., son of tin.- late
Rev. JaiiK-s Stuart, Prcsbv-
:an clergyman, was horn
on the- i.uh of May, r
at Markliain, ( hitarin. I &gt;r.
Stuart was educated at the
Urantford Collegiate lusti
tute and Upper Canada C
lege, and in iS;;, entered
Trinity Medical College,
where he graduated with
honors in 1X77. At the
same time he took the Starr
gold medal, the I uiversity
in Toronto Uni
versity, and the University
gold medal in Trinity
University, and also stood
highest in his class for the
faculty gold medal in the
latter University. In 1879
he made a lengthened visit
to Europe and studied in
the hospitals of Dublin,
Kdinlmrgh and London.
For some years past he has
spent several months each
summer in the hospitals
and post graduate medical
schools in New York, devoting special
attention to diseases of the skin and
the kidneys. Immediately after gradu
ation, I &gt;r. Stuart was appointed Pro-
f Practical Chemistry in Trinity
Medical College, Toronto, and is now

1 ieneral Chem
istry. In iSjS he was appointed 1

if Anatomy and Physiology in
the Royal College of I teiital Surgeons.
Ontario, and in i.S-q was appointed
Pr .if Chemistry, which pn

-hip he still holds. Dr. Stuart took
a certificate from the Toronto Military
School under Colonel Dciiison, and still
takes a dee]) interest in military affairs.

*In his youth he was an adherent &lt;&gt;t
Zion Presbyterian Church, Hrantford,
(Rev. Dr. Cochrane sl and is now a
member of St. Andrew s Presbyterian
Church, Toronto. He is married to
Margaret B. Gibson, daughter of the
late Rev. Hamilton Gibson, Presby
terian clergyman. His brother, the
late Rev. J. I.. Stuart, of Trent. m,
Ontario, (who died in the Southern
Statesi.was celebrated for his literary
and poetical productions, and his
surviving brother, Rev. J. (i. Stuart.
is now the successful minister of
St. Mark s Presbyterian Church in
Toronto.

MEN OF* CANADA.

IICHARD CADDICK, solicitor
and attorney-at-law, Toronto,
was born 23rd November,
1833, at Westbromwich, Eng. His
father was Richard Caddick, coal master
and corn merchant there. He was
married February i3th, 1869, to Eliza
beth, daughter of Win. Howe, Norfolk,
Eng. Air. Caddick was educated at
Mackworth College, Derbyshire, and
Sheffield Wesleyan College, Eng. In
1859 he began study of law with his
uncle, Elisha Caddick, of Westbrom
wich, and afterwards studied with the
great Joshua Williams in London, and
was admitted as a member of the Law

Society of England in 1856. He was
commissioner and guardian of the poor
of the Union in his native town, and
for years carried on a large practice.
In 1868, on account of ill-heath, he
came to Canada, and in 1870 entered
the law office of Blake, Kerr & Cassels,
Toronto, and was admitted to practice
in 1872. Mr. Caddick is a member of
the Methodist Church, and takes an
active part in denominational matters,
having filled many important offices,
He has been for many years an inde
fatigable worker in the Sons of Eng
land Benevolent Society, and was elect
ed in 1879 Supreme Grand President.

MKX OF C ANA I. A.

MOFFATT HAY."

M.D., practicing ph) sician, of
Toronto, Out., was born on the ist

of October, 1*57, in Wellington County,
( )nt., and is the son of the late Robert
, of Marylxiro. In 1887 he was
married t, Carrie Ogden, daughter of
I)r. \V. \\ . Ogden, professor in the
University of Toronto, whose biography
appears elsewhere in these pa^es. Dr.
Hay was educated at Listowel, (inelph
and St. Catharines Collegiate Institutes.
In iSSi he entered the Toronto School
of Medicine and graduated in i
from Victoria 1 niversity. He then
went to Europe and studied in the

hospitals of Edinburgh and London.
receiving the degree of I..S.A. from
London, Eng. After this he returned
to Toronto and began the practice &gt;&lt;\
his profession. Although still a young
man, he has gained the confidence of
the medical profession to a very la
extent, and has reached his present
position by well recoyiii/ed ability and
indomitable effort. l)r. Hay is a nieiii-
of (Jueeii Street Methodist Church,
Toronto, a member of the official board
of that congregation, and takes an
active int. rest in all good works con
nected with his church. H&lt;- is also a
member of various fraternal socit

MKN

CANADA.

OHN HAGUE, Fellow of the Royal
Statistical Society, England, was born
at Rotherham, Yorkshire, in 1829,
where he was educated at the Grammar School,
and engaged some years in a local bank. Mr
Hague helped to start the Sheffield I rcc Press,
for which he wrote many editorials. At the age
of twenty-two he left business in order to prepare
for Oxford, and read two years with Dr. Moore-
house, now Bishop of Manchester. He won a
scholarship, but being beyond the statutory age,
he went back to business as sub-manager of a
private bank near Wolverhampton. He has
been delegate to Ruri-Decimal Conferences and
Diocesan Synods of the Church of England, and
has ever been an enthusiastic supporter of social
reforms, universal education, and all efforts to
ameliorate the lot of the poor. He came to
Canada in 1871, and since then has contributed
largely to the press of the Dominion on finance and
social topics, and is the author of well-known
pamphlets. Mr. Hague founded the Philhar
monic Society and the Order of Foresters
in Toronto, of which he was many years
the moving spirit.

JOSEPH HARGROVE.

JOHN HA(. civ.

OSEPH HARGROVE, Hamilton, Ont.,
was born December 24th, 1830, near
Maryborough, Queen s County, Ire
land. He was educated at Maryborough and
worked with his father sixteen years on the
farm. He then joined the British army, enlist
ing in the Third or Prince of Wales Royal
Dragoon Guards, where he remained four years
and one-half. Having purchased his discharge,
he married Mary, daughter of the late William
Mills, County Carlow, Ireland, and grand
daughter of the late John Millbank, of Tnolle,
County Carlow. He then entered the wholesale
shipping house of Kennedy, Sholes & Co., and,
after two years, took the management of the
shipping department of William Graham ,Sc Co.,
Manchester, Eng. After remaining in this posi
tion five years, he came to Hamilton in iS6; v
and has remained there ever since, having been
for the past five years manager of the Singer
Manufacturing Company in that city. Mi.
Hargrove was brought up an Anglican, but is
now a Methodist. He is a number of the Masonic-
body, is a Royal Arch Mason and Knight Templar,
and in politics is an active Conservative.

MEN OF* CANADA.

THOMAS V GKAKINC.

IloMAS VERNON GEARING, Toronto,
was born January ijth, 1853, at Llanga-
dock, Caermarthanshire, South Wales. He was
educated in the National schools of England, and
b^gan life as a telegraph operator in the Great
Western Railway. In 1870 his uncle, Joseph
Gearing, contractor, Toronto, when on a visit
to England persuaded him of the great advan
tages offered young men in Canada, to which he
came in 1871, and entered his uncle s enipTbv-
ment as a carpenter. In 1880 he began as a
builder and contractor, and has built many of
the finest blocks and dwellings in Toronto,
among which may be mentioned the Medical
Hall on Bay street. Mr. Gearing is a member of
the Anglican Church. He also belongs to the
nic brotherhood, is Past Grand Master of
the Canadian Order of Odd Fellows, member of
the Select Knights of the A.O.U.W., of the
land Society, and other organi/a-
In ]&gt;olitics he is a Conservative. In
May, iSSj, he married Miss Mary France-. I&gt;o\v
/ard, of Toronto. He stands high in his line of
busin

THOMAS HKNHKKSON. I..D.S.. D.D.S.,

1 Toronto. Out., was horn on l- ebruary
2;th, iX.s.v in York County, Ontario, and is the
fourth son of Robert and l ; r:mces Watsmi Hcii-
When t\v Id he moved with his

parents to a t.inn in Artemeria Township, County
drey, where he spent his youthful da\s. ] &gt;r.
Henderson received his education in the public
\a and Collegiate Institutes of ( Mitario. At
irly age of eighteen he began teaching, and
taught for nine years, during a portion of which
time he was the successful head master of Alli-
ston public school. In 1881 he entered the Royal
College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and
graduated with honors in March, 1883, receiving
the college gold medal for theory and practical
work. The degree of L.D.S. was also given him,
and in 1889 the degree of D.D.S. was coin
upon him by Toronto University. Dr. Hender
son is a member of Sherlxnirne Street Methodist
Church, a member of the I.O.O.F., the S
of Foresters, the Ancient Order of United Work
men, and other societies. With his pro
fessional attainments, it may be taken for
granted that he has a large pract:

MEN OF* CANADA.

YX/ILLIAM MAGILL, Toronto,
r r Ont., was born in Dublin,
Ireland, on the 8th of February, 1823,
his father, John Magill, being a
resident of that city. He was married
on the 2 ist of January, 1862, to Char
lotte Ballard, daughter of the Rev.
Thomas Ballard, Wesleyan minister.
Mr. Magill received his early education
in Dublin, and served four years in the
study of civil engineering. At the age
of twenty he began his career as a
teacher, having graduated from the
Dublin Normal School, and taught for
seven years. During that period he
was offered a position in one of the

Normal Schools. After this he be
came the manager of estates, continu
ing thirteen years in that occupation.
In 1866 he came to Canada and settled
in Toronto. After a time he took
charge of the Academy, formerly con
ducted by the Rev. Alex. Williams,
M.A. In 1871 he removed his estab
lishment to Simcoe street, where he
opened a boarding and day school, and
gave himself exclusively to the train
ing of boys for the higher walks of
professional life, and preparing them
for the entrance examinations to the
different colleges. Many hundreds of
the chief business men of Toronto
were trained in Mr. Ma-
gill s school, and no man is
more favorably known. In
Mr. Magill s day the faci
lities for higher education,
now provided, were not
within the reach of young
Canadians, and, in the
opinion of some, it is still
held that the individual
training of boys in such
schools was superior to what
is now received in many
cases in government insti
tutions. While the classes
were not so large, and the
competition, possibly, not
so great, there was the ad
vantage of individual con
tact between master and
pupil for a longer period
than at the present day.
In his professional work
Mr. Magill has been ably
assisted by his wife as
teacher of French, music,
drawing, English literature,
etc. Mr. Magill is a
member of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, and
also of various benevolent
societies.

MEN OP CANADA.

"OHX IAM1

t.C.L., iMcr.ilh, LL.I)., (Vfe-

MACLAREN,

JOH:
i)
torial, and &lt;J.C.. Toronto, was
born near I, admit.-, Oucbec, July ist,
1X42. His parents came from IVrth-
shire, Scotland. His father died in
;-, when his mother removed to
Huntingdon, where her son was edu
cated prior to entering Victoria Coll.

MHirg, where lie took the Prince of
\Valcs gold medal. He received the
decree of H.A. ill lS6&gt;, M.A. ill 1866,

and LL-B. in iS6S. He was secretary
of the British and American Joint Com
mission in iSbj-g under the Treaty of
1863 to settle the Oregon claims. He
was called to the Bar of
Lower Canada in 1868, and
in 1878 appointed Q.C. He
practiced for some years in
Montreal, being senior part
ner of Maclaren, Leet,
Smith & Smith. In 1884
he removed to Toronto. For
years he has been a leading
counsel at the Bar. Among
the famous cases in which
he has been engaged are
The Oka Indian Trials,"
" The winding up of the
Mechanics Bank," " The
Allan- Witness Libel Case,"
and those connected with
" The Commercial Travel
lers Association," " The de
fence of the Canada Tem
perance Act," which he
finally won in the Privy
Council. In contested elec
tion cases he is frequently
retained. He had charge
of the legislation ratifying
the union ot the Methodist
churches in iSS.j, and has
been legal adviser of the
Tinted Church (of which
he is an honored member)
ever since. He is at present

leading counsel for the Ifnil in the
Jesuit case, and head of the firm of
Maclaren, Macdoiiald, Merritt & Shep-
ley, Toronto, which has nine partners
and a staff of over v &gt;. Mr. Maclaren
has been a member of all the great
Methodist and Ivcnmeiiical Confercii
and is a trustee, local preacher and
Bible-class teacher of the Metropolitan
Church, Toronto. He is honorary
Law Lecturer in Toronto I nn-ersitv.
trustee of Upper Canada College, and
trustee and director of the Toronto
Y.M.C.A. He has written several
valuable works connected with his pro
fession.

MKN OF-

TV LEX. ANTHONY DAME, M.D.,

JZ~A C.M., Toronto, was born in
^^ North Marysburgh, Prince
Edward County, Out., on the 9th of
July, 1X46. His father was Allan
Me. Dame, C.E., grandson of Colonel
John F. Dame, of the British army,
and cousin of Col. A. John McDonald,
aide-de-camp to General Brock. His
mother was Mary A. Smith. He was
married on the 25th of January, 1877,
to Mary A. Davis, daughter of N. H.
Davis, of Hamilton, who died in iSSi,
leaving one son, Allan Davis Dame,
who still survives her. Dr. Dame was
educated in the public and private

schools, and at the earl} age of seven
teen years began teaching. He entered
the Royal Military College at King
ston and graduated in 1866. During
the Fenian Invasion he was in command
of one of the companies at the frontier.
After this he entered the Royal Medical
College of Queen s University, King
ston, and graduated with honors, receiv
ing a gold medal as a special reward of
merit. After graduating he began his
profession in Lincoln County, and, in
iSSt), removed to Toronto, where he
enjoys a large and lucrative practice.
Dr. Dame has been a member of the
Masonic body since 1872.

MKN &lt;&gt;i CANADA.

- JAMES CRAIG TOLMIE,
I astorof the First Presbyterian
s Cliurch, Brantford, Out., was
born ( K-tobcr 8th, 1862, at Innerkip,

mty of &lt; &gt;xfonl, ( hit. He is the son
of the Rev. A. Tolmie, who, for the last
twenty-seven years, has been pastor of
the Southampton Presbyterian Church.
He obtained his education at Southamp
ton, the Toronto Collegiate Institute,
Toronto I liiversity College, and Knox
College. He took both the arts and
law course in Toronto University,

.duated in iSSq with fr
honors in mental and moral philosophy,
civil polity and logic. lie held the

othce of president of Knox College
Metaphysical and Literary Society.
Mr. Tolmie did very successful work
as a missionary in various fields. In
the summer of iSS; he was assistant
to I)r. Smellie in Fergus, and in iSSS

istant to J. A. Murray, of St. An
drews, London, (hit. During the time
he was assisting in the above-mentioned
fields, he received many desirable calls,
among others, one from the l ; ir-t Pres
byterian Church. Hrantford, which he

-pled, and was ordained and inducted
on tin \pril. iSSi), in which

church he continues to preach with
great acceptability.

MEN OF" C AX ADA.

"VVflLLIAM WHITE MILLER, postmaster,
\ \ Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, was
born in County Cavin, Ireland, August 8th,
1846. In his youth he came with his parents to
Canada and settled at Teviotdale, County of
Wellington, where he attended the public school,
and afterwards assisted his father in the store,
till he was 25 years of age. He began business
for himself in 1871, sold out in 1877 and came
to Manitoba, where he accepted a position with
J. A. K. Drummond at High Bluff. Two years
afterwards he entered the house of Campbell &
Marlatt, Portage la Prairie, and in 1879 was ap
pointed postmaster of the town. Mr. Miller is a
Presbyterian, and has held such offices as Elder,
superintendent of Sabbath School, treasurer of
Knox Church Presbytery, and Synod Convener
of Sabbath School committees. He was treasurer
of the county four years, and is now president
of the Y.M.C.A., member of School Board,
director and treasurer of Lansdowne College,
and president of the Bible Society. He was
married on the ijth of March, 1872, to Annie,
daughter of the Revd. N. Brown, of Listowel,
Ontario.

RKV. JOHN KI.I.IS I.ANCKI.l .V.

\VM. W1IIT1-: MII.I.KK.

. JOHN ELLIS LANCKLKY.
Toronto, was born at Birkenhead,
:S England, loth January, 1X48,
and married on September 27th, 1877,
to Caroline Eli/a Ward, of Niagara Kails.
He came with his father to Canada when eight
years old, and received his education at the
public schools and Victoria College, Cobourg.
At the age of twenty-two he entered the Methodist
ministry. Prior to ordination he spent his time
at Plattsville, Aurora, Chatham and Dundas. In
1874, at Hamilton, he was ordained. He has
served the church at Guclph, Niagara Kails, Lon
don, St. Thomas, Dunnville. Burlington, Thorold
and Toronto. While in the Niagara Conference
he was journal secretary, missionary secretary,
member of the examining board in theology, also
a member of the General Conference in iSS6. He
is now a member of the Toronto Conference and
is financial secretary of the Toronto West dis
trict. He has given considerable time to the
lecture platform, is popular and faithful as ,i
preacher and pastor, full of wit and repartee in
debate, beloved by his brethren, and resjK Cted
by all who know him.

MK.N ( -I ^ \N.\I . A.

185.).

Kl V CHAKI.|.&gt; T.

t. CHARLES TAGGART SCOTT,
West Lome, Ont., was born on the
^S- 22nd of June, 1860, in the village
of Stouffeville, in the County of York. His
father was William Scott, a well known
carriage builder in Milton, Ont. His father
died when he was nine years of age, but he was
carefully trained by an exemplary Christian
mother, to whom he owes much for his religious
training and the influences that led him" to
choose the sacred ministry. He received his
(/duration at McGill College, Montreal, and
Victoria University, Cobourg. In the year 1881
lie .nti red the ministry of the Canada Methodist
Church, and was ordained in June, i.S.Sj, since
that time he has filled but two appointments
Knniskillen and West Lome, both in connection
with the London Conference. Mr. Scott was
married on September 6th, 1887, to Minnie
May White, third daughter of Stephen White.
Chatham, Out. He i- .me of the rising men
in the Methodist Church, and is greatly beloved
U who have formed his ac&lt;|uaintunce. Me
-ives promise of great usefulness to the cause he
loves so well and so ably represents.

-^T^ICHAKD C, NK -I.. UV.HI. IX, L.D.S.,
l\ I). U.S.. Dental Surgeon. Toronto, \\a-~
V^S l&gt;orn in the County of IVel. Ont. in
He is the sou of Joseph and KaU-lla
. comini; of Scotch and Irish parent
Dr. M. I.anghlin \va- educated in the
public school- of Ontario, and received his sub-
unit training at the Hramptoii Collegiate Insti
tute. Fur some years he \\.i-- eii^a^cd as a teachel
ill the public schools of ( hitario, and in isss en
tered the Normal School, Toronto, where In-
completed his studies, taking first-class honors
In the following year he began the study of den
tistry in the Royal College of Dental Surgeons
of Ontario, and graduated with honors in the
spring of 1889. In the same year he was granted
the degree of D.D.S. by the Toronto University,
and at once began the practice of his profession
in Toronto. At the inauguration of the Toronto
Dental Society in 1890, Dr. McLaughlin was
chosen as its first president. He is one of the
rising professional young men of the city of
Toronto, and occupies a prominent place
in the dental profession. He has all the
qualities for a successful career.

11 I.I N.

MEN OP CANADA.

THE LATE JACOB DANIELS,
**- whose portrait appears on this
page, was born in Blenheim Township,
Oxford County, Out., on December gth,
1834, and died September i8th, 1890.
He was married in the year 1854 to
Ellen Moore, who, with one son
and two daughters, survive him. He
learned the business of a saddler and
harness maker at Dundas and became
an expert workman. After his mar
riage he started business for himself at
Drumbo in the year 1855, and carried
it on with growing success for eleven
years. He then lost all he had thnnigh
fire, but with unbounded energy and

good credit started business again. In
the year 1867 he moved to the city of
Brantford and commenced business
there, and from that time to the da}- of
his death, was one of the steady, up
right, much esteemed, and successful
business men of the city. Mr.
Daniels was converted in a revival
meeting and joined the Methodist
Church while at Drumbo early in
his married life. He became an
earnest Christian man, erected the
family altar, on which he never per
mitted the fires to cease burning until
he was called hence. He took a
prominent part in church matters
from the beginning, and, on
^^^^ his removal to Brantford,
he joined the Wellington
Street Methodist Church.
He was trustee, class leader
and steward for many years,
a right hand man to the
various pastors, and a pillar
in the church. He was
always at his post of duty,
and by his sterling, un
ostentatious piety, made
friends of all the members
of the church and congre
gation. In his death the
city of Brantford has lost
one of its oldest and most
respected business men,
and the "Wellington Street
Methodist Church one of
its efficient officials and
most exemplary members,
while the cause of Christ
on earth is deprived of the
example and work of a
true man. It is to be de
voutly hoped that his
mantle will fall upon his
son Arthur, who is now
conducting the business so
long and honorably carried
on l&gt;v his father.

MI.N OF* CANADA

"AMES WASHINGTON
WESTER VELT, CondA,

- ^ ()nt., was txirn at Hrampt&lt;&gt;n,
.inty .if I Vel, ist January, i.s.jS.
He vrafl educated at Bramptoii High
..MI!, uiuk-r John Scath, B.A., head
master, \vlii. after filling several im
portant principalships, was appointed
In- of nigh Schools and Col

legiate [nstitutes, which position he
now holds. At the age of 16 Mr.
\Vcster\ch entered the Registry Office
of the County of Peel, and in four
rs afterwards was appointed Deputy
krLM-.tr.ir. He then again returned to
the High School and obtained a second
class grade certificate and
entered upon teaching. This
he abandoned in three years
for mercantile pursuits, but
alter two years of business
life, he again entered the
teacher s profession, and
was appointed in February,
1^75, Commercial Master of
the Brantford public schools,
which position he held until
^i, when lie resigned, in
order to accept the Princi
pal ship of the Woodstock
I5n.sine.ss College, in con
nection with the Woodstock
College. Beginning the
college with but one pupil,
in four }-ears it had reached
such a position under Mr.
\\ "c-tcrvelt s management,
that the Board had to en-
e an assistant. In 1885
lie replied the Principal-
ship &lt;-f Woodstock Business
College, and organized what
is known as the " Forest City
Business College in the
city of London. The school
was organized with the d
termination to give the in
practical business education

to be had, and that Mr. Westervclt has
succeeded ill this is proved by the l;r
patronage sjveii tile college by the
business community. The growth of
the school has been unprecedented in
the history of such institutions. From
a small beginning, it has grown to im
mense proportions. At present there
are no less than 150 students in atten
dance, which is 30 per cent in advance
of any similar period of the school s
history. Mr. Westervelt was married
28th October, 1870, to Miss Susan
Brooks Learineiit. He is a member of
the Talbot Street Baptist Church, Lon
don, Ont.

MEN OF CANADA.

AMES ARCHER WATSON,
M.D., Toronto, was born ;it
Emery, York County, Ontario,
August 2Oth, 1856. He is a son of
the late William Watson, superinten
dent of schools in West York. Dr.
Watson received his education in the
public schools, in Westou High School
and Toronto Collegiate Institute. After
leaving school lie spent seven years
acquiring a knowledge of mercantile
matters. Entering Trinity Medical
College in iSXi, lie graduated in 18X5,
and immediately began practice in
Toronto. Dr. Watson was appointed
an assistant demonstrator of anatomv

in Trinity Medical College in 1889.
He has for several years held the ap
pointment of physician to the Young
Women s Christian Association ot
Toronto. He takes an active part in
the medical societies of the city of
Toronto and in the province, and is
thoroughly abreast with the literature
of his profession. Having the advan
tage of a thorough training in his
youth, and large experience with men
during his business career, coupled
with a complete knowledge of tin-
different departments of his profession,
and being still in the prime of life, his
future career is full of promise.

MKN OK CANADA

"V^ELSON G

* i r A J 1

GORDON BIGELOW,
Toronto, was born on the
22nd of April, 1840, in the County
of Simcoe, Ont., his father being Hiram
I5i-c-l(.\v, mill owner, there. He was
married to Minerva Edna Calvin,
daughter of the late D. D. Calvin,
M.P.P. of Garden Island, Ont. Mr.
Bigelow was educated in the public
schools in Lindsay, County of Victoria,
and in 1X58 entered the preparatory
department of \ictoria University.
Cobour^, where lie graduated with
honors in iSo.j. He then entered the
law office of the late Jud.^e Macken/ie.
and was admitted to the practice of law

in 1867. In 1866 the degree of M.A
was conferred upon him, and in i
he received the degree of LL.B. In

iSSS lie was created a (J.C.. by patent
from the Governor-General of Canada.
Mr. liigclow is an adherent of the
Methodist Church, and a member in
high standing of the Masonic I .n.t:

d, having held office in the ^rand
bodies o! the various grades. IK- :
most successful ])leader at the liar
His ser\ices are s])eeially sought aitei
in criminal cases, where, as counsel,
lie has acquired B reputation.

Tn politics lie is a Reformer, and :
man ot influence in his party.

MEN

CANADA.

7T LFRED FREDERICK WEBSTER,

;2~\ D.D.vS., L.D.S., practicing Dental Sur-
^-^ geon, corner of Bloor and Yonge
streets, Toronto, Out., son of John Webster,
carriage builder, of that city, was born November
1 2th, 1866, in Toronto. He was married April
8th, 1889, to Jessie Langley, daughter of Henry
Langley, member of the firm of Langley &
Burke, architects. Dr. Webster received his
education in the public schools and Collegiate
Institute of Toronto, and began the study of
dental surgery in the Royal College of Dental
Surgeons of Ontario, where he remained one
year ; he then went to Michigan and spent two
years in the University of Michigan, where he
graduated, receiving the degree of Doctor of
Dental Surgery. He then returned and finished
his course in the Royal College of Dental Sur
geons, graduating in 1889, receiving the college
gold medal for practical work. Dr. Webster is
secretary of the Toronto Dental Society, and a
member of various fraternal organizations. He
is in the prime of life, and from the way he has
begun his career, he will undoubtedly attain
distinction.

F.mVARIJ AI.HKKT FnKSTKK.

AI,]-Kl.;ii l-KJ^KKKK

, D.U.S., L.D.ti.

DWARD ALBERT FORSTER.

barrister and solicitor, Toronto,
^ was born of Irish parentage
in the United States on the aoth of December,
1859. He was educated there in the public
schools, and afterwards at the Toronto Collegiate
Institute and Normal School. In the year 1877
he entered the Ontario Law Society as a student
at law and studied in the law office of Macdonald
& Paterson, and subsequently in that of Francis
iK: Wardrop. Mr. Forster has given special at
tention to the study of criminal and mercantile
law, and is favorably known amongst the leading
builders and contractors of Toronto he being
solicitor for some of the leading men in the
building trade. In November, 1890, he formed
a partnership with Robert Hodge, under the
name of Hodge & Forster. He is a member of
the Church of England, a member of the A.F.
& A. Masons, Master of Boyne Loyal Orange
Lodge No. 173, and is also a member of other
fraternal organizations. In politics he is a Con
servative. He has reached his present proles
sional position by his own personal exertions and
unremitting diligence.

MKN

CANADA,

.VART MfXN THOMSON.

ART MUNN THOMSON, mer
chant tailor, Brantforcl, Out., was
born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, on De-
it&gt;er 2 ist, 1844. Mr. Thomson learned the
business of a tailor with his father. He then
went to Glasgow and followed his trade until
the death of his father in 1867, when he
returned to his native place to take charge
of the business there. In 1871 he came to
Canada, and, after remaining a short time
Hamilton and Paris, came to Brantford and
entered the establishment of I. Cockshutt,
where he remained as cutter until 1882, when
he .started business for himself, in which he
has been eminently successful. He was mar
ried on the 26th of May, 1873, to Mary
les, a native of Scotland. Mr. Thomson
is an active member and elder of Zion Presby
terian Church, and an earnest Sabbath School
worker. He was president of the Y.M.C.A.
from is- KIS been president of the

Bible Society, and a memlier of the Board of
School Trustees for tell -id chairman

for two years. 1 1. meml&gt;er of the

I.O.O.F. and kindred organi/ation.s.

if IRANI C.I-1-. tanner. I-isherville, On
Tl was l.ovn on the if.th of April, 1835

Va in the township of Rainham.
County of Haldiinand, and was married on
the ist of June. 1*57. to Mi-^ \\. n \ Ann Hall.
Mr. (iee spi -ut his first twenty lour years on
the farm with his parents. He is a direct
eiidant of 1 .] .. Loyalists, ami is well known
as i :he largest and most successful

fanners in the vicinity where he resides. In
religion he is a member of the Methodist
Church. He has held important civic offices,
having been councillor for thirteen years for
the township of Rainham, and reeve for three
years. He is now license inspector for the
County of Haldimand. He is also a Justice
of the Peace, director of the Fanners Insti
tute of Haldimand, and ex-president of the
Haldimand Agricultural Society. Mr. Gee is
a self-made man, and has reached his present
prominent position by indomitable persever
ance. The positions which he holds indicate
the respect in which he is held.

DWIN HOOVER, fanner, Selkirk, Out.,
was born on the loth of December,
1850, in the township of Rainham.
He was educated at the public school, and
was married on the ist of January, 1878, to
Miss Charlotte Moyer. Mr. Hoover was
brought up on the fann where he resides, and
has steadily applied himself to agricultural
pursuits during his entire life. He is held in
the highest esteem by the farmers of the
district by whom he has been elected to im
portant civic positions. He was a memU-r
of the municipal council for four yea-
for eight years, and, in 1890, was eU
warden of the County of Haldimand. Mr.
Hoover is president of the Kric Mutual In
snrarce Company, a director of the County
icultural Society, and :n. ;delit of

the Township Agricultural Society. By ]&gt;oli
tical convictions he &gt;nncr. I

public-spirited man in the highest the

word. The such men as Mr.

I to ( Intario are of inestimable value.

MEN

CANADA.

TV LLAN McLKAX HOWARD,
_i~\ Clerk of the First Division
V Court in the County of York,
was born in Toronto on the jih of
May, 1825, and was married to Wilhel-
mina Macdonald, of Edinburgh, Scot
land, by whom he has six children,
who are all filling responsible positions.
Mr. Howard received his education in
the Home district grammar school of
Toronto, kept by Dr. McAnlay. At
the age of seventeen he entered the
office of his father, the late James S.
Howard, then treasurer of the Home
district. Here he remained till 1X54,
when he was appointed to his present

office. Mr. Howard in religion is an
ardent churchman, and has occupied
many important positions, such as
church warden, and on several occa
sions has been delegate to the Provin
cial Synod at Montreal. He is a direc
tor of the Confederation Life Insurance
Co., and takes an active part in all
public business matters, and is an able,
intelligent and ardent advocate of Im
perial Federation, a subject which in
recent years has been widely discussed
by many of the leading minds of the
country. Mr. Howard is honest and
outspoken, and he enjoys the confidence
of a large circle of friends.

6 4

MKN OP* CANA.DA.

JOHN D. WILSON, M.D., C.M.,
260 Queen s Avenue, London,
Ont., was born at Morpeth,
( )nt., on the 5th of June, 1858. He
received his early education in a private
school, taught by the late James
Thompson, M.A., well known for his
scholarly attainments and success as a
trainer of youth. Dr. Wilson after
wards attended the medical classes in
Trinity 1 nivcrsity, Toronto, where he
graduated, and at a later date spent a
considerable time in Europe studying
the higher branches of his profession
and attending the famous hospitals in
London, Hug., and on the continent.

On his return he began practice in
London, Western Ontario, where he has
resided since i.S.S^, having now a la
and daily increasing business. In ad
dition to his ordinary professional prac
tice, lie and his brother have established
a private hospital for the treatment of
tubercular diseases, which Dr. Wilson
has for some time made a speciality.
He was married on September ist.

&gt;7, to Flora, daughter of M.
Cameron, ex-M.l .. of C.oderich, Ont.
In religion, Dr. Wilson belongs to the
Anglican Church. He holds a high
place among the many young practi
tioners of Western Canada.

MKN

CANADA,

7\ LEXANDER MILTON ROSS,
Jr\ M.A, M.D., F.E.S.L., Eng-

^ land; Toronto, philanthropist,
scientist and author ; was born Decem
ber 1 3th, 1832, in Belleville, Out. In
early life he went to New York and
served as compositor on the Evening
Post under Bryant, the poet. During
this period he formed the friendship
of Garibaldi, which continued till the
death of the Italian patriot in 1882.
In 1851 Dr. Ross began the study of
medicine under Dr. Mott, and subse
quently under Dr. Trail. After four
years study he received tlie degree of
M.D., and next the appointment of

surgeon in the army of Nicaragua.
At this period he took part in the anti-
slavery struggle, and rendered such
service with John Brown, of Harper s
Ferry, and others, as to call forth the
enconiums of Senator Wade, Vice-
President of the United States, and the
poet \Yhittier. During the rebellion
he was appointed by President Lincoln
confidential agent in Canada. After
the downfall of the Confederacy he be
came surgeon in the Mexican Republi
can army and subsequently returned
to Canada to prosecute his studies as a
naturalist. He has enriched by his
contributions of Canadian fauna and
flora the museums of Paris,

St. Petersburg, Vienna,

Rome, Athens, Dresden,
Lisbon, Teheran and Cairo,
and has written extensively
on every department of
natural science. Besides
the usual medical degrees,
he has been knighted by
the Emperor of Russia, the
kings of Italy, Greece, Por
tugal and Saxony, and has
received Medal of Merit
from the Shah of Persia,
and decorations of honor
from Egypt and France.
Dr. Ross is a Fellow of
Continental and British
Literary, Zoological, En
tomological and Ornitholo
gical societies, and has been
associated with the most
eminent philanthropists of
the age in questions of moral
and physical reform. On
his fiftieth birthday, he was
the recipient of many con
gratulations from such per
sons as Whitticr, "\\Vndell
Philips and Mrs. Beecher
Stowe, who joined in U-stifv-
ing to his labors and worth.

\n-:x

CANADA.

RHY. JOS. .1. McCAXX.
of Toronto. ( )nt., was born mi
the 6th of May, iS.j.j, at Port Hope,
and is descended of Irisli part-lit a.^c.
I ntil the age of fifteen he attended
school, and then entered St. Michael s

!ege, Toronto, where he remained
until 1864, when he entered the Grand
Seminary at Montreal, and spent the
next three years in the study of
theology. On the 2ist of July, 1867,
he was ordained priest in St. Mary s
Church, Toronto, by Archbishop Lynch,
and was then given charge of St.
Catherines, which lie served for nearly
a year, and then was appointed pastor
of the Gore parish, in the
County of Peel. From the
Gore he was transferred to
St. Paul s Church, Toronto,
and, after two years labor
in this field removed to
Oshawa, where he spent
five years, serving the two
churches at Whitby and
Oshawa. During that period
he founded two separate
schools and the presbytery
of Oshawa. In the year
1877 Father McCann came
to Toronto and was appoint
ed Rector of the Cathedral
and Chancellor of the Arch
diocese. In 1882 he was
appointed pastor of St.
Helen s Church, Brockton,
Toronto. During his ad
ministration this parish
rapidly improved, and St.
I lelen s now ranks as one
of the important parishes
of the city. In January,
1891, Father McCann was

.in installed as Rector of
Michael s Cathedral,
Toronto, in which respon
sible position he is at tin-
present time cn^a^rd in ful

filling the sacred duties of his ministry.
In addition to his parochial laK
Father McCann is interested in e\
work that has for its end the highest
i^ood of the community. He is
nixed as an able and* public spirited
citi/en, giving his time and ener-
for whatever is calculated to advance
the common welfare of his fellows.
In 1889 he was created Dean of
Toronto by Archbishop Walsh. As
Father McCann is still in the prime of
life, higher honors are, doubtless, in store
for him, and we may expect to hear his
name in connection with the onward
march of education and Christianity.

OK CANADA

AMES BRANSTON

WILLMOTT, L.D.

S., D.D.S., M.D.S.,
Toronto, Out., son of the
late Wm. Willmott, was
born in the County of
Hal ton, Ont., June i5th,
1837. He spent his early
years on the farm, receiving
his education at the public
school. In 1854 he entered
Victoria College, but failing
health prevented his taking
the full arts course. In
1858 he commenced the
study of dentistry, and in
1860 began practice in the
town of Milton. Taking
an active part in municipal
affairs, he was for three
years a member of the
Town Council, and for two
years chairman of the
Finance Committee. In
1863 he was appointed a
Justice of the Peace. In
1868 Dr. Willmott assisted
in securing the incorpora
tion of the dentists of On
tario as the Royal College
of Dental Surgeons. Since
1870 he has been continu
ously a member of the Board of Direc
tors and Examiners of the College and
secretary of the Board. In 1871 he
graduated from the Philadelphia Dental
College. Removing to Toronto, he
\vus requested in 1875, in association
with Dr. Teskey, to undertake the
organization of a dental school. Since
that date he has been Dean of the
Faculty, filling the chairs of Operative
Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics.
When, in 1888, the Dental College was
affiliated with Toronto University, the
doctor was appointed to represent it on
the senate, a position which he still re
tains. Dr. Willmott is connected with

the Metropolitan Methodist Church,
and lias filled nearly every office open
to laymen. He was a member of the
Toronto Methodist Conference in 1885,
1886 and 1890, and a member of the
General Conference of the Methodist
Church which met in Toronto in 1886
and in Montreal in 1890. In 1864 Dr.
Willmott married Margaret Bowes,
niece of the late Mayor Bowes, of
Toronto. Since iSSS he has associated
with him in his extensive practice his
son, Dr. W. Earl Willmott, L.D.S., a
recent graduate of the Philadelphia
Dental College and of the Dental De
partment of Toronto University.

MIX &gt;!- ^ ANAl ).\.

C I*EORGE M. EVANS-LEWIS,
^ -* barrister, etc., Toronto, was
born at Three Rivers, Quebec, ist
February, 1828. His parents were
Rev. Francis Evans and Maria Sophia,
- daughter of Rev. T. F. Lewis, of
Somersetshire, Eng. Shortly after
their marriage they came to Quebec,
where Mr. Evans was ordained, and
afterwards became Rector of Wood-
house, Upper Canada, where he labored
till his death in 1856. He was a
worthy man, and greatly beloved by
his flock. Mr. Evans-Lewis received a
thorough education first at Upper
Canada College, and afterwards at

s College and Toronto
University, where he took
graduating I .. A.
In [850, he visited England,
Ireland and France, and re
turning to Canada, was ap
pointed Head Master of the
Simcoe Grammar School,
which he held until 1856.
He then received the ap
pointment of third Classical
Master in Upper Canada
College, which he filled till
1860, when the mastership
was abolished. Mr. Evans-
Lewis having decided to
enter the legal profession,
then entered the law office
of Mr. Adam Crooks, Q.C.,
and remained there until
1864, when he was called to
the Bar. From that time he
has practiced in Toronto,
and has acquired for him
self a high standing in that
city. In 1872 he was elect
ed to the Public School
Board, in 1879 alderman,
and re-elected for the years
1880, 1881, 1882 and 1883,
after which he retired.
While in the Council he
was for a time chairman of the Water
Works Committee. Mr. Evans-Lewis
is a member of the Collegiate Institute
Board, and a vice-president of the Irish
Protestant Benevolent Society. He is
an active member of St. Philip s Epis
copal Church, superintendent of the
Sunday School and lay delegate to the
Synod. His busy life is a constant denial
of the assumption that the rendering of
successful sen ice to the public in

ly prohibits activity in religions mat
ters." Hf ai&gt;].i-ars to be able to sen e both
interests well. In iSc^&gt; Mr. Evans took
the name of Evans-Lewis, in accordance
with the terms of a family settlement.

6 9

JAMES REA, M.D., Dovercourt Road,
Toronto, was born on November yth,
1861, in Wellington County, Out., the
son of John M. Rea, farmer. He was educated
in the public schools and Fergus High School,
and afterwards taught three years. In 1882 he
entered Victoria University and graduated with
honors in 1885, and the College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Ontario with honors in 1886.
He then entered into partnership with Dr. Bate-
man, of Pickering, until 1888, when he estab
lished himself in Toronto. In 1887 Dr. Rea was
married to Mary Isabella Robinson, daughter
of the late George Robinson, carriage manufac
turer, Toronto. In addition to his large practice,
he takes deep interest in social and religious
matters. He is one of the managers of the
Y.M.C.A., a member and one of the managers
of Chalmer s Presbyterian Church, a member of
the Independent Order of Oddfellows, of the
Ancient and Canadian Order of Foresters, and
also belongs to the Orange Society and other
fraternal organizations. Dr. Rea served
in the North-West Rebellion as surgeon
in the Field Hospital Corps.

RKY. T. I-:. JIAKTI.KY.

JA.MKS KM.\. M.D.

THOMAS EDWIN BARTLEY,

Davisville, North Toronto, was born at
May, County Tyrone, Ireland, May
1 6th, 1860. He was educated in the National
schools of Ireland. He came to Toronto in
1882, and was appointed to a circuit in connec
tion with the Methodist Church in Dalston.
Barrie district, and subsequently spent two years
at Pickering. In 1885 he entered the Montreal
Weslevan Theological College and the University
of McGill. On the completion of his studies, he
was ordained in iSSj by the Toronto Conference,
and appointed over the congregation of Dover-
court, Toronto, where he remained three years,
his labours having been highly successful in
building up the church and increasing the mem
bership. At the close of his term of service at
Dovercourt, he was invited to Davisville, North
Toronto, where he ministers to an important and
growing charge. Mr. Bartlcy was married on
the 29th of November. iSS;, to Josephine,
daughter of Thomas McBrien. Whitliy. I Yoni
present indications, he is destined to occupy the
foremost positions in the gift of the church he
serves so well.

\li:\ Ol CANADA.

GKORC.K H. SMITH.
X~%*

I EORGE HENRI SMITH, E.A., solicitor,
v^A Toronto, was born in the County of
Peel, Ont., on the 23rd of December, 1853. He-
is the son of Charles Smith and Ksther Jekill, of
Hull, Eng. His preliminary education was re
ceived at public schools and Brampton High
School, after which, at the age of 19, he entered
the University of Toronto and graduated in
1877. He then entered the law office of W.
Mortimer Clark, and subsequently that* of
Nugent and Jamieson. He was called to the
Bar in 1881, and immediately began the practice
of his profession in Toronto. In February, 1876,
he was married to Miss Charlotte Skirran of
that city. In 1890 he formed a partnership
with Archibald Ablxrtt under the name of Smith
Ov Abbott, their special business being convey
ancing and litigation. Mr. Smith is a member
of Trinity Methodist Church and also of the
(Quarterly Board, is one of the trustees and
holds other ini]M&gt;rtant offices. He is a member
of the IndeiH-ndent Order of Foresters and lie-
to the Liberal Club. He is a prominent
meinU-r of his church, as well as popular in
professional and social fin

JOHN MII.l.S. I. I. tat,

born at Cartwright. \\Yst Dnihaiii
County, in November, is^;. IK- is a
brother of ,\. .1:1.1 &lt; , i . Mills, the well known
barristers of Toronto, whose names appear in
this biography, and al-o brother of Principal
Mills, of the . \-iuultiiral College, r.uclph.
From his parents he inherited the strength &lt;&gt;l
character and high moral principles that have
marked his entire- life. He was educated at the
public schools, Cobourg College and Bran 1
Collegiate Institute. He graduated from the
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, at
Toronto in 1880, and immediately commenced to
practice in the city of Brantford. The public
soon discovered that he possessed rare mechanical
genius and adaptation for his profession, and
came to him from far and near, and he has now
one of the finest dental practices in Western
Ontario. He is in politics a Liberal. In religion
a Methodist, and has held numerous offices in the
gift of the church. Mr. Mills was married on
the 5th of October, 1887, to Alice Helen
Lampkin, daughter of the late Peter
Lampkin, of Langford, Ont

JOHN MILLS.

OF" CANADA.

IIAMILTOX HUSBAND,
dentist, Hamilton, Ontario, was
born March i^th, 1855, in the townslii])
of Nelson, and was married on the aoth
of November, iSSg, to Lillie May Hi re
ly, daughter of the late Xorris Birely,
Esq., of Hamilton. Dr. Husband in
his boyhood attended the public school
at Zimmerman, and afterwards the
Georgetown Academy, under Princi
pal Tate, and finished at Rockwood
Academy, under Principal McMillan.
He then attended the Toronto School
of Dentistry, receiving the degree of
L.D.S. in 1878. The following year
he attended the Philadelphia Dental

College and obtained the degree of
D.D.S. In 1880 he entered into part
nership with his cousin. Dr. R. ]. Hus
band, their practice being the first in
Hamilton and one of the largest in
Canada. In religion Dr. Husband is a
Methodist, and a trustee of \Yesley
Church, Hamilton, and he has also
served on the Quarterly Board of that
church. He is a prominent Mason,
having taken degrees np to the thirty-
second, and in politics is a Reformer.
The doctor is skilful in his profession,
a genial and friendly man, enjoying
the friendship and confidence- of a large
number of persons.

MEN OF CANADA

(^KG-RCE A. BINGHAM, M.D.,
M.B., practicing physician, To
ronto, Out., was born on the 28th of
August, 1860, in Durham County,
Out., the son of William and Eliza
beth Mills Biugham. He was edu
cated in the Bowmanville High School,
and having matriculated in arts, taught
for two years in Harriston, Wellington
nty. He then entered Toronto
University, and soon left the university
to be-in professional studies in Trinity
Medical College, Toronto, from which
he graduated with honors. After gra
duation he became assistant anatomical
demonstrator in Trinity Medical C

lege, and in 1889 professor of pract
anatomy in the same university. IK
is now a member of the acting staff,
and pathologist in Toronto General
Hospital. Dr. Bingliam has readied
his present position by his own en
deavors, and as he has hardly arrived
at middle life, will, doubtless, at no
distant day, occupy a prominent ]&gt;.
in his profession. 1I&lt;- is a member of
the Presbyterian Church, also of the
Mas- nic&lt; )rder,the Independent )rderof
( Md Fellows and other fraternal societies.
Bingham s career is an illustration
of what our Canadian youth may at
tain by tlve right use of opportunity

MEN

K CANADA.

JOHN LEYS, O.C., barrister,
Toronto, Out., was born at
Pickering, Ontario County, on
the 27th of January, 1834. His father,
Francis Leys, one of the earliest settlers
in tiie township, came from Aberdeen-
shire, Scotland. He was educated first
at Pickering school, and afterwards,
when he had readied his twelfth year,
at the Toronto Academy, of which the
Rev. Alexander Gale was then presi
dent. Having completed his prepara
tory educational training, he entered
the law office of Angus Morrison and
was admitted to the Bar in 1860. Pos
sessed of no ordinary ability, he soon

succeeded in establishing
for himself a lucrative prac
tice. In addition to his pro
fessional work, he has taken
considerable interest in rail
road enterprises, and was
specially prominent in or
ganizing the narrow gauge
railways. He acted as soli
citor for the Toronto and
Xipissing Railway from its
inception until it was merged
in the Midland. In politics
Mr. Leys is an active, ener
getic Reformer, and in 1886
was elected member for the
city of Toronto in the Legis
lature of Ontario. For sev
eral years he has given
special attention to farming,
and has the finest herd of
Holsteins in the Dominion
of Canada, having taken
first prizes against all com
petitors. In 1890 he was
created a Queen s Counsel
by the Government of On
tario. In religion, Mr. Leys,
as might be expected from
his birth and training, is a
staunch Presbyterian, and
was for several years secre
tary of St. Andrew s Benevolent
Society, Toronto, rendering signal ser
vice to emigrants from Scotland, many
of whom can testify to the kind as. ist-
ance given them on their coming to
Ontario. Though a native born Cana
dian, he is devoted Iv attached to the
land whence his forefathers sprung.
Mr. Leys was married in the year 1805
to Helen, daughter of the late Mi.
William Arthurs. She died on
the 1 8th of November, 1890. He
com mauds the respect, not only of
the profession in Toronto, but &lt;&gt;l

all classes,
nationality.

irrespective of creed or

\i EN - &gt;i CANJU &gt;.\

i I N. WILLIAM I-.
TH SAM- oRD. of
V - Hamilton, Out.,
member of the Dominion
ite, was born in Xcw
York city in 1*40. His
parents dying when he was
quite young, he was sent to
I lamiltonaud brought up by
his uncle, Kdward Jackson,
Esq. At the age of fifteen
he entered the publishing
firm of Franier, Brace &
Co., New York, where he
remained six years, when
he was offered a partnership
in the business, but the
death of the senior partner
prevented the carrying out
of this arrangement. Mr.
San ford then returned to
Hamilton and married his
cousin, Miss Jackson. After
this he engaged in the
foundry business in London,
but upon the death of his
wife, which occurred a short
time after their marriage,
he returned to Hamilton
and engaged in the wool
business. In 1862 Mr.
San ford entered into part-

nership with M. A. Mclnnis in the
manufacture of clothing, and from this
beginning has arisen the great house of
the W. E. San ford Manufacturing Co.,
(Limited). The San ford block on
King and John streets, Hamilton, is an
establishment which speaks for itself
regards the magnitude of the busi
ness. Senator Sanford is certainly to
be classed among the most successful
business men of Canada. He has oc
cupied the position of president of the
I .oanl of vice-president of the

Hamilton Provident and Loan Society,
:io\v one of the I .oard of Regents of
Victoria I niversitv. di: of the

Empire newspaper, and president of
the Hamilton Ladies College ; he was
one of the projectors and vice-president
of the Manitoba and \orth-\\estern
Railway Company. Mr. Sanford was
married, a second time, to Harriet
Sophia, daughter of Thomas Vaux,
! .-()., of the Hon Commons,

Ottawa, a lady of culture and refine
ment, who is prominent in connection
with the charities of the city, in which
she is abb -ted by Mr. S liifonl,

who takes an interest in and contri
butes largely to the sup; arioiis
InMicvolent institutions. His liberality
lias lonj^ si:: .me proverbial.

MEN OK CANADA.

JOHN W. COOUiY, pastor of Col-
borne Street Methodist Church, Brantford,
""as born in Toronto township on No
vember 7th, 1852. His education was received in
the public and high schools, under such masters
as Dr. Tassie and John Seath, B.A. In 1869 he
became a public school teacher, and in 1873 \vas
appointed master of the Senior Boys School in
Guelph. At this date he became a member of
the Methodist Church, and secretary of the
Guelph Y. M. C. A. In 1874, he was appointed
probationer at Elora. Subsequently he filled ap
pointments at Listowel, Hamilton, and Stratford ;
and in 1878 was ordained and stationed at Klmira.
Three years later a throat affliction compelled a
temporary retirement from the Ministry. The
next two years were spent on the Winnipeg Free
Press. In 1882, restored to health, he had charge
of Jerseyville circuit. His subsequent appoint
ments have been Dunnville, Hamilton, and
Brantford. Mr. Cooley was journal secretary of
Niagara Conference in 1890. In 1878 he married
Miss Keeling of Guelph, who died in 1885. Mr.
Cooley is a forcible preacher and a pungent
writer.

JAMI-:S HI XI. d]

KKV. JOHN W. OHJI.KY.

AMI-S DVNLOP, Hamilton. Ont.,

son of J. M. Dimlop, Ayrshire,
Scotland, was born at the latter
place on November ist, 1852. He received his
education at the public school of Binbrook,
County of \Yent\vorth, and afterwards served
apprenticeship in the flour and grain business
with J. Hancock, of Hamilton, with whom he
remained until 1878, when he was taken into
partnership, which continued until issj, when
he bought out the entire business. In 18X7 he
built new premises, in which he now carries
011 the largest business in flour, feed, grain and
seeds in Hamilton, In 1889 he bought the
property in rear of his present store, and built
on it a mill, where he manufactures Graham
flour, pot barley, split peas, corn meal, etc. The
building extends from John to Catherine street-..
a distance of three hundred and fifty feet. Mr.
Dunlop was married on the i^th of November,
1*77. to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of K.
Wilson. Nelson, County of Halton. In politics
he is an active Conservative, a member of the
Presbyterian Church, and also of the A.U.U.W.,
ami Board O; Trade.

M i;\ OF CANA1 &gt;A

|0!;KRT CARROLL, of Carroll

Yick, contractors on new I ar-
^ liamcnt Buildings, Toronto,
horn in Toronto on N"o\emU-r ;th,
iS; v X, and was educated at the old
Model School, King- street, Toronto.
He was apprenticed to the building
trade with Me. Wilson & Forbes.

At the expiration of his apprenticeship
he entered business as a builder on his
own account, in which he continued
until 1878, at which time he retired
from that business and opened out as
importer and dealer in builder s sup
plies, continuing that business xuitil
1 880., when he sold out to Mr. Maguire,
84 Adelaide street West, to enable him
to devote his whole time to the comple
tion of the new Parliament Buildings,
in which he is now engaged.

JOHN BENJAMIN VICK is the
partner of the above-mentioned Robert
Carroll, and together they compose the
firm of Carroll & Yick, contractors
and builders. Mr. Yick was born in
1843 in the city of Hereford, Eng., and
was married in 1866 to Francis Annie
Sadler. He received his education at
the National School in Hereford, and
was afterwards apprenticed to the stone-
cutting business in the same city. An
soon as he completed his apprenticeship
he left his native city and devoted the
next six years to securing employment
on the largest and best buildings in
course of erection at that time in Eng
land. During that period, among
others, he was engaged in building the
new foreign offices, London, for about
one and one-half years. He came to
Canada in 1870, and was first employed
as foreman in Toronto, and in 1872 he
was IT. "ii the new post office in

Toronto under John Elliott, the con
tractor; afterwards he tilled the same
portion for Mr. Benjamin Walton, eon-
tractor, of Toronto. In 1X77 he made

arrangements with Mr. Lionel Yorke to
take the sole management of the ent-
stone branch of his business. In iSSo
lie i-ntcrcd into partnership with Mr.
Yorke, and at his death became partner
with Mr. Robert Carroll, to complete
the Parliament Buildings under the
contract of his late partner. Tl.
buildings, which are now in course of
erection, will long stand as a monument
to the business capacity and professional
ability of the subjects of these memoirs.
Mr. Yick is a member of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, and has held the
office of church warden for the past
five years. Mr. Yick s mechanical skill
and practical knowledge of plain and
ornamental stone cutting, so largely
xised in the better class of our public
buildings, has been one secret of his
success in life, while his integrity and
honorable dealing has given him the
confidence of all who know him, and
made for him a host of friends.

Joli.N IU..NJAM1.S VICK.

MEN OF- CANADA.

RED. BARNARD FETHER-
STONHAUGH, of Fetherston-
haugh & Co., patent barristers,
solicitors, experts, and draughtsmen,
Toronto, was born June 2nd, 1863, at
Paisley, Out. He is the son of Francis
Fetherstonhaugh, of Carrick Place,
County of \Yestnieath, Ireland, and
Fannie Swift, of the celebrated Swift
family. He was educated at the
Toronto Collegiate Institute, and after
studying la\v was called to the Bar in
Michaelmas Term, 1X89. He spent
over nine years with Ridont & Co.,
patent solicitors, during which time he
devoted special attention to the study

of the profession, both from a legal
and mechanical standpoint. He is the
only barrister in Canada who devotes
himself in his office and court practice
exclusively to patents, trademarks, de
sign and copyrights. He has a resident
partner in Washington, D.C., who per
sonally attends to all cases of the firm
before the American Patent Office. Mr.
Fetherstonhaugh was married February
lyth, iSSj, to Marion Arabelle Rutledge,
of Brooklyn, X.Y. In religion, he is
a member of the Anglican Church. In
his profession he commands the confi
dence of a large clientage, and has
already acquired a lucrative practice.

M EN - M-- CANAJ &gt;.\.

EDWIN
2 IE, B.A., M.D.,
Toronto, Ont., son of Alex
ander and Rebecca McKen/ie, was born
at &lt; &gt;ak Ridges, Ont., on the 22nd of
October, 1X51. Dr. McKcnzie was
educated at Cobourg Collegiate Insti
tute and Victoria College. He was the
mathematical teacher at Coboitrg Col
legiate Institute from 1875-77. He
hiated from Victoria College in
7 and was silver medalist in mathe
matics. He studied medicine at Mc(iill
College. Montreal, graduated in i
with the d of M.D.. C.M., and

i-rl the same year by the

Ontario College of Physicians and Sur
geons. After this he began practice
in Aurora, from whence he removed in
1882 to Toronto. In iSX; he went
to New York and studied orthopedic
surgery, and afterwards went to Europe
to continue this line of study in the
hospitals of London, Glasgow, Uerlin
and Vienna. In 1889 he returned t-&gt;
Toronto and was appointed lecturer on
orthopedic surgery in the \Y&lt;&gt;nien\
Medical College and in Toronto Uni
versity, and aKo i..iiMilting orthopedic
surgeon in VictoriaHospital forsick chil
dren. I le Isalsoexaminerin surgery for
Toronto University for the year if

M EN OF- CANADA.

ffi H ARLES H. WATEROUS, senior
( partner of the Waterous Engine

^ -^-s. Works Company, Braiitford,
was born at Burlington, Vermont, on
zgth September, 1814, of English and
Puritan parentage. His father was
then principal of the academy, but two
years afterwards went to St. Louis,
where he shortly afterwards died of
malarial fever, leaving his wife and soil
with but little means. Arrived at the
age of seven, his mother married Deacon
Tripp of New Haven, Vt., with whom
he lived seven years, working on the
farm in summer and attending district
school in winter. At fourteen his
mother died leaving him
alone in the world. He was
then apprenticed at black-
smithing with Thomas Da
venport, of Brandon, Vt.
On his giving up business,
Charles finished his trade
in a machine shop and then
assisted Mr. Davenport in
constructing an electric mo
tor. In 1834 he went to
Ohio, working in Norwalk,
Sandusky & Cleveland, and
then sailing on the lakes.
In 1838 he was chief engi
neer of the steamer " Gover
nor Marcy," employed by
the United States govern
ment to patrol the Straits.
In 1838 and 39 he went to
Xew York, to assist Mr.
Davenport on a magnetic
motor. In 1839, having
spent all his money, he re
turned to Sandusky, Ohio,
and began business on his
oun account. In December
of that year, he married Miss
Martha June, with whom he
lived happily forty years.
Ik- then engaged, with Mr.
J.Edgertou, in building mills

of different kinds, until 1845, when they
lost their all by fire. Mr. Waterous
then removed to Buffalo, in partnership
\vith John D. Shepard. In the fall of
1848 he came to Braiitford to take charge
of Mr. P. C. Van Brocklin s foundry and
machine shops. In 1855 he bought out
Mr. Van Brocklin s interest and conti
nued it under his own management until
1877, when it became the Waterous
Engine Works Company. He and his
sons are now sole owners of the esta
blishment. The business has assumed
gigantic proportions, and the Waterous
engines and saw mills are found in
every part of the new world.

MIX OF CANADA.

JAMKS I.. HIV, I IKS. Inspector
of Schools. T,,ronto. \v;is horn
in I)nrhain County. Out., on

runry 2Oth, 1840. I (Y \\ as educated
in a public school in the township of

Huston, Durham County, which
was taught by his father. At the early
age of twelve years he obtained a certi
ficate, after which he worked on the
farm until he was eighteen, then taught
school for six months, and after this
entered the Normal School, since which
time his career has been a progressive
one. At the completion of his course
in the Normal in 1865, he was appointed
to the position of head master of the

Frankford public school, where he re
mained cijjit months, when he received
the appointment of assistant master in
the Toronto Model School, and was
made principal in 1871, which position
lie held until 1874, when he uas ap
pointed to the important office of In
spector of 1 uhlic Schools, Toronto,
which he still holds. Since his ap
pointment to this position, there has
been a wonderful improvement in the
public school system, which is largely
due to his energy and executive ability.
Mr. Hughes has written a number of
popular and important educational
works. He is a member of the Metho
dist Church, president of
Toronto Teachers Associa
tion, was secretary of the
Provincial Sunday School
Association for three years,
and has been Sunday School
Superintendent for more
than twenty years. He is
an enthusiastic advocate of
out-door sports, and was pre
sident of Toronto Lacrosse
Club for several years. He
has been president of the
Irish Protestant Benevolent
Society, Past County Master
of the Orange Society, and
at present is Deputy Grand
Master of Ontario West, Past
Master of St. Andrew s Ma
sonic Lodge, First Worthy
Chief of Toronto Lodge of
Good Templars, and is
chairman of the Executive
of Woman s En franchise
inent Association, Toronto.
Mr. Hughes has been mar
ried twice first to Annie
A. Sutherland. Toronto
and then to Ada Marean,
of New York. II
busy and useful life speaks
for itself.

MEN OF- CANADA.

EDMl XI) SWKKT. I.I, H.

EDMUND SWEET, LL.B., of Harley &
Sweet, barristers, Brantford, Ont., was
V^ born at L/Orignal on June 2oth,
1860, his father being the late Rev. E. E. Sweet,
of the Methodist Church. Educated at Brant-
ford Collegiate Institute, he graduated in law
at Victoria University, and is an undergra
duate in arts of Toronto University. He
studied law with the late B. F. Fitch, Brant-
ford, and with Bethune, Moss, Falconbridge
& Hoyles, Toronto, and was called to the bar
with honors in 1884. He commenced practice
in Brantford, and in November, 1885, entered
into his present partnership. Mr. Sweet holds
a first-class grade "A" special course certi
ficate from the Royal School of Infantry at
vSt. Johns, and was a captain in the Dufferin
Rifles, resigning in iSS;. On the 3 rst of
May, i xxx, he married Edith, daughter of
( i-orgc Footer. Ksq., Brantford. An active
member of Kraut Avenue Methodist Church,
lie holds oflicc as trustee, steward and Bible-
class teacher. IK- has been lor four years a
member of the Public School Hoard and is
now chairman of the Educational Committee.

IV. CHARLES W. COSENS, Cale
donia, Ont, was born in January,
) 1856, in Blenheim township, County
of Oxford, Ontario. He was married in 1886
to Armintha Haggan. Mr. Cosens was edu
cated at the public schools of his native place,
afterwards at the Cobourg Collegiate Institute,
and finally in Victoria University. He spent
his early years, like man} other of the profes
sional men of Canada, on the farm. In June,
1877, Mr - Cosens was received by the Guelph
Conference of the Methodist Church as a pro
bationer for the sacred ministry, and was
ordained in June, 1883. He has travelled
through the following circuits : Elora, Erin,
Hespler, Stratford, Mitchell, Brussels, Jarvis,
Bright and Caledonia. Mr. Cosens is a dili
gent and faithful pastor, a good, sound Gospel
preacher, and has been eminently successful
in the different fields he has occupied. He
has the faculty of taking good care of maiiv
things, and no duty that falls to the lot of a
Methodist minister is neglected.

E. PATTERSON, engraver,
121 Church street, Toronto, Out., was
born in the County of Frontenac, Ontario, in
1862. He is a son of the late George Patter
son. Mr. Patterson was educated in Toronto,
and in 1877 was apprenticed to T. H. Staples,
engraver, in Toronto. In 1883 he began busi
ness on his own account, giving his special
attention to the manufacturing of stamps and
designs for books and publications of all
kinds. His establishment is the only one of
its kind in Toronto, and. necessarily, his busi
ness from year to year has extended in propor
tion as the publishing business lias increased
in Ontario. Mr. Patterson has prepared
almost all the stamps and designs for the pub
lications of subscription publishing houses
and other large book-selling establishments in
the Dominion. He is a skilful workman, as is
recoil ii/ed by tile extensive business that he
has created. Mr. Patterson is a member of
the Episcopalian Church, and a member of
various societies

MKX

CANAI&gt;A

JOHX \VF.SI.KY OAKLKY. L.D.S.,
D.D.S.. practicing Dental Sir
nto. Out., was ],,,rn on April 241)1,
in the township of IVel. Wellington County,
Out. His father is Abrain Oakley, fruit mer
chant, Southern California. He was married
Septeml&gt;er i6th, 1890, to Bella M. Hay, daughter
of the late Robert Hay. J.P., Man- borough, Out.
Dr. Oakley received his education in the public
schools of Ontario, and matriculated in medicine
in Trinity University. He began the study of
dentistry in 1886 at the Royal College of Dental
Surgeons of Ontario, and graduated with honors
in 1889. In the same year he graduated with
honors from Toronto University, when the degree
of Doctor of Dental Surgery was conferred upon
him. Dr. Oakley is a member of Queen Street
Methodist Church. Toronto, and is closely con
nected with all the departments of Christian
labor. A Christian young man with a liberal
education and broad culture, as well as a
thorough knowledge of his profession, he is
bound to have many friends and at
tain an honorable record in the race
of life

W J \VA1.SH.

J. WALSH, plumber, Hamilton, Ont.,
was born on the ist of February,
1856, in that city. He was educated at the
Hamilton public schools, and afterwards went as
an apprentice to H. Harding, plumber. In 1871
he entered the establishment of Young Brothers,
Hamilton, until 1875, when he became foreman
to Mr. D. McFee. After this he filled important
positions in the same line of business in New
York and Chicago, where he received a thorough
knowledge of plumbing, steam heating, hot water
heating, and ventilation, until in 1885 he re
turned to Hamilton, where he has since carried
on a steadily increasing business as plumber in
all its branches. He takes extensive contracts
for all classes of work, and has given the utmost
satisfaction to all who have favored him with
their patronage. The very marked m
Mr. W.ilsh is a clear illustration of the old
proverb, that "there is always the

top." In politics he i ve Conservative

and in religion a Methodist. He alsn ln-loiigs
to the Free Mason*. He was married in
to J.:. d daughter of Thomas K-.m ol

Hamilton.

MEN OF CANADA

7T LFREDH.MARSH,B.A.,LLB.,
-i"~\ Q-C., Toronto, was born 3Oth
^ May, 1851, near Brighton,
Northumberland County, Ontario. He
was educated at Brighton Grammar
School and University of Toronto, and
graduated B.A. in 1874, called to the
I!ar in 1877, took the degree of IX. B.
in Toronto University in 1882, and ap
pointed Examiner-in-Law in 18X4-85.
In 1877 he entered the firm of
Macdonald & Patton (Sir John A.
Macdonald and Hon. James Patton),
the firm at present being Macdonald,
Marsh .S: O Meara. Collateral to, and
concurrent with this firm, Mr. Marsh,

in 1883, formed a partnership with the
late James Beth line, Q.C., the firm
continuing in existence until his death
as Bethune oc Marsh. In 1884 he en
tered into partnership with Win. Lount,
Q.C., which partnership has continued
down to the present time, the name of
the firm now being Lount, Marsh,
Lindsey ec Lindsey. Mr. Marsh was
Examiner and Lecturer in Osgoodr
Hall for several years, and, upon the
inauguration of the new Law School in
i88c&gt;, was again appointed Lecturer
in Equity. He was married August
loth, iSSo, to Augusta, daughter of
Vice-Chancellor Proudfoot.

MKX

CANADA

GEORGE MURDOCH, of
the firm of Murdoch & Tytler,
Toronto, \v:is born in Port Huron, Mich.,
T.S., July 4th, 1852, the son of George
Murdoch, merchant, a native of Islay,

tland. In 1868 he entered the
office of Scatcherd and Meredith, Lon
don, and subsequently that of Hector

K-ron, Q.C., and M.P. for North
Victoria, with whom he formed a part
nership. In iS^S he w:is called to the
Bar. Afterwards lie became associated
with X. F. Hagcl. Q.C., .ind sir
qncntly with X. Murphy, O.C., until
I.S.S6, wlien he formed his present part
nership with John Tytler, of London.

Mr. Murdoch s success is the result of
continuous strivings, having been cast
upon his own resources at an early
age. During his connection with Mr.
Murphy he was engaged as counsel in
a large number of criminal cases.
chiefly extradition, and is to-day one
of the foremost criminal lawyers ot the
Toronto Bar. Such famon
the " Xewark forgery." " the Lee Cfl
of Cincinnati, and the " Adam M
extradition case," together with a hr
number of trials for murder, have made
his name well known to the public.
Mr. Murdoch is also a member of the
Illinois and Michigan Bars.

CANADA.

\\/E. WELDING,

r r proprietor of the
Brantford Stoneware Works,
was born in Caledonia, Liv
ingston county, New York,
Sept. 17, 1819. At the age
of 1 8 he embarked on the
Erie Canal and " took to the
saddle." He made his third
trip between Buffalo and
Albany as bowsman on his
boat, when, from severe ill
ness, he returned home.
Recovering health, and hav
ing a liberal education, he
taught school, near Brock-
port five winters, and emi
grated to Canada in 1841,
locating at Cainsville, three
miles from Brantford, where
he taught school three years,
and organized the first total
abstinence society ever or
ganized in any rural district
in the county of Brant. At
this date he married Miss
Alary Jane Hawley, and re
moved to Brantford as tra
velling salesman for Morton
& Co., manufacturers of
stoneware. He remained
with that firm and their suc
cessors 15 years, when he and a Mr.
Belding entered into partnership. The
factory was afterwards burned, when
Mr. Welding purchased the old pottery
site; rebuilt in 1873, and has since
carried it on alone, until it now stands
at the head of the list in this depart
ment of industry in the Dominion.
Mr. Welding s religious views by early
training were of the Methodistic order,
with which body he was identified until
1861, when he united with the Congre
gational Church under the pastorate of
Rev. John Wood, and in connection
with which, occupied important posi
tions of trust. In 1875 he identified

^fcflfcLi^

himself with Emmanuel Congregational
Church, and remained a liberal sup
porter until the society disbanded
in 1879. Since then he and Mrs.
Welding have been members of Ziou
Presbyterian Church, under the minis
try of Dr. Cochrane. Mr. Welding
\vas a firm supporter of the republican
party in the United States in its
struggle against slavery, and is equally
a pronounced reformer in Canada.
Through a long and successful business
career he has maintained a character
for the highest integrity, and is the
friend of every cause that has for its
object the good of his fellowmen.

\i i:\ 01

. THOMAS COLLING,
B.A., Plattsville, Out., was born
on the I4th Ma}-, 1840, at
Lowville, Ont., and was married in

^2 to Miss E. E. Hill Ingram. He
was educated in the public schools of
the- province and afterwards at Victoria
University, Cobourg, where he gradu
ated with high standing in 1869. From
the outfit of his college course he

d high in all his classes, taking the
first pri/c for elocution from the Uni
versity Literary Association and the

..ml pri/e from the University for
attainments in English composition.
Like many Canadians of note, he was

born on the farm, and spent
his early days and his \
tions during his course at
the University, in agricul
tural pursuits. An early
taste for a Christian educa
tion shaped his future

career, so that, when about

20 years of age, he was
converted and united with
the Methodist Church, he
was at once appointed as a
local preacher. In 1862 he
joined the Conference as
a probationer, and was or-

dained to the office of the
Holy Ministry at the Con
ference held in Toronto in
1869 by the late lamented
Win. Morley Punshon, who
was at that time president
of the Conference. Before
ordination Mr. Colling
travelled the circuits of
Hullsville and Arran, serv
ing each one year, and spent
five years at the Univer
sity. After ordination he
labored in the circuits of
Dnndas, Oakville, Lachine,
St. Catharines (twice), St.
Thomas, London, Beams-
ville, Welland, Simcoe and Plattsville.
His record in all these circuits, as pre
sented to the several conferences, has
been that of unswerving loyalty to hi.s
church, and signal success. He is well
known as a faithful pastor, an earnest
and able Gospel preacher and noted
church financier. Precious memories () f
his self-denj-ing labours remain in
every locality where he has been
stationed, and large numbers have been
brought to Christ by his earnest ap-
s. Mr. Colling lias been secretary
of the Canada Holiness Association
siii i/atioii in the year i. v

and has also been district chairman.

1V1E.M OK CANADA.

Kl-iV. J. S. HOWARD.

iy. JAMES SCOTT HOWARD, M.A.,
rector of St. Matthew s Church,
Toronto, was born in Toronto on
October 2oth, 1856. He is the son of Allan
McLean Howard, Division Court Clerk, Toronto,
whose biography appears in this volume. Mr.
Howard was educated at Trinity College School,
Port Hope, and Trinity University, Toronto,
where he graduated in 1 88 1 , and took his degree
of M.A. On September 23rd, 1882, he was
ordained deacon in the Church of England by
Bishop Sweatman, and on September 23rd, 1883,
ordained priest at St. James Cathedral, Toronto.
He was then appointed over the Church of St.
Matthew s, and still ministers to that congrega
tion. He has been eminently successful in his
work, as is proved by the largely increased at
tendance both at church and Sunday School.
1 nder his administration the congregation have
built one of the finest churches in Toronto, and
every department of the parochial work is in the
highest state of efficiency. The membership
and congregation of St. Matthew s are to be
congratulated on the great prosperity that has
atU-ixlc &lt;! the administration of the present rector.

^&lt;T*\OBERT STARK, chemist, Hamilton, was
ri^ born in Dundas, April 8th, 1836, son
VS&gt; of the late Rev. M. Y. Stark, A.M.,
Glasgow University, Knox Church, Dundas, and
A. G. Street, Devonshire, England. Mr. Stark s
earliest instructors were his father and Hon.
Robert Spence. He then attended Toronto
Academy, and completed his studies in chemistry,
etc., at Glasgow University, and in French with
Mons. Havet, Glasgow. He learned his busi
ness with English chemists, and carried on a
drug business in Woodstock from 1857 t 1890,
and now manages the business of R. Stark &
Co., chemists, 82 York street, Hamilton. Mr.
Stark is an Episcopalian, has been church warden,
and is also a lay reader by licence of the
Bishop of Huron. He is a P.M. of Oxford
Lodge, Woodstock, and Oak Branch Lodge,
Innerkip, Past ist Principal of Oxford Chapter,
Royal Arch Masons, and Past Collector of Royal
Arcanum, Woodstock. On the 1 5th of August,
1861, was married by the Bishop of Huron to S.

M. J. Revell, daughter of the late Rev.

Henry Revell, A.M., T.C., Dublin.

Rector of Ingersoll.

KOUKKT M AKK.

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JKSSK CHAPMAN, undertaker and em
balmer, Hamilton, Out., w.i^ born on
the nth of February. St. Johns

Antigua. He was educated at the Central
1. Hamilton, after which, in 1X05, he went
to the I nited State*., and in iS;o returned to
Hamilton as assistant to his father, who was then
doing the largest business in the city. His father
died in 1872, when the management devolved
upon him until his mother s death, in 1875,
when the business was divided between himself
and his brother Joshua. In 1878 he bought out
his brother, and has since carried on the business
under the title of W. M. Chapman s Sons. Mr.
Chapman s father was the first on the continent
to dispense with the use of ice for that of
chemicals in embalming the dead. Mr. Chap
man is a member of the Methodist Church, and
in politics a Reformer. He is a member of the
following societies: Free Masons, I.O.O.F.,
I.O.F. and A.O.F., Royal Arcanum A.O.U.W.,
Past Commander of the Select Knights, Orange
Order, Sons of England, and Knights of
Pythias. He was married on the 2jrd of
May, 1870.

JOHN J. VAIV.HAN.

\ in-

OHX J. VAUGHAN, Chief of Police,
Brantford, Out., was born at Bally-
shannon. County of Donegal, Ireland,
on August 22nd, 1851. He was educated at the
National schools and Grammar School of his
native place. In early life he worked on his
father s farm, and was afterwards appointed land
agent on the Donegal estate of the late Thomas
Connolly, M.P. for Donegal in 1872. In 1874
ne came to Toronto with his father and mother,
five brothers and five sisters, and in April of that
year joined the Toronto police force, and after
wards filled various offices, such as patrol
sergeant, acting detective, etc. In November,
1885, he was appointed Chief of Police of the
city of Brantford. Under his direction the
department has been completely reorgani/ed.
every member of which is, not only thoroughly
efficient, but memtiers of churches and all of
them total abstainers. Mr. Yriughan was married
&lt;iftolx.-r ist, 1884. to Nell:. &gt;ml daughter

of the late William N. Cruise-, of Toronto.
Chief Vaughan is a ineml&gt;er of the Brant Avenue
Methodist Cliurrh. and also of the l&lt;-.il Hoard ot
:th.

MEN OK CANAL3A.

&lt;TXR. ROBT. JAS. HUSBAND,
1 corner King and John street,
Hamilton, was born on the
2 ist of May, 1847, i jl the township of
Nelson, Halton County, Out., and was
married on the 26th of October, 1881,
to Margaret A. Bnnton, daughter of
the late Win. Bnnton, of Burlington,
Out. Dr. Husband was educated at
the common school at Nelson, and
afterwards studied at the Philadelphia
Dental College, where he graduated,
and finally at the Royal College of
Dental Surgeons, Ontario. He began
the practice of his profession in the spring
of 1873 at Fergus, from whence he re-

moved to Hamilton in the spring of
1874, and continued his practice alone
until the spring of 1879, when he took
into partnership with him his cousin,
Dr. T. H. Husband. He is a member
of St. Paul s Presbyterian Church, and
also on the Congregational Board of
Management. In politics he is a Re
former. Doctor Husband s practice
has rapidly grown, not only in Hamil
ton, but in the surrounding country,
and is steadily increasing. The firm
is well known for the highest profes
sional work and commands the confi
dence of a large and wealthy circle of
patrons.

Nil N &lt; &gt;! CANADA.

T^RANK COOPER, photographer,
I London, Ont., was born in Lon
don township, December 2ist,
1X45, and married Emily Sclina,
daughter of W. E. Riddle, of St.
Catharines, March 19, 1878, by whom
lu- has two sons and one daughter.
He was educated at the ordinary country
school, which, owing to circumstaii
IK- had to leave at 13, and began the
hattk- of life. Hi- lir.st became i-rrand
bo\- in a confectioner s store-, and two
years afterwards eiiteri-d a dry goods
.l)lishment as parci-1 hoy. After
this 1) 1 for a few weeks in

carriage trimming. His tastes, how

ever, did not lie in such directions, and
at the age of 17 lie began the study ot
photography, for which he had a strong
desire, entering his brothci s studio to
acquire a knowledge of the art, and
remaining until he was 22 years of age.
when he started business on his own
account. His capital at the start was
very small indeed, but by strict atten
tion, close application, and passionate
love for his profession, he has been
very successful. Mr. Cooper is a
trustee of the Dundas Str itre

Methodist Church, and member of the
(Juarterly Hoard, which church he
United with some IS years ago.

MEN OK CANADA.

IKY. JOHN McDOUGALL,
chairman of Methodist Mis-
sions in the Saskatchewan
District, N.W.T., was born at Owen
Sound, Out., on December 2"th, 1842,
and was married in 1864 to Abigail,
daughter of Rev. H. B. Steinhawr, and
after her decease he was married again
in 1872 to Elizabeth, daughter of S. C.
Boyd. He was educated in the mission
schools at Newash, near Owen Sound,
and at Garden River ; he spent one
winter in the old log school house at
Owen Sound, and afterwards two ses
sions at Victoria College between the
years 1857 and 1860. Air. McDougall

spent his earl}- years in the backwoods,
was rocked in log and bark canoes,
pioneered around the Georgian Bay
and Lake Superior, and spoke Indian
before English. He afterwards worked
in a store trading with Indians in Pene-
tanguishene, and also in Orillia during
the years 1855 to 1859. In 1860 he
came to the North -West Territory,
taught school at Norway House, and
then went to the North Saskatchewan,
where he worked for the Rev. Thomas
AVolsley for two years as interpreter,
dog driver, and general roustabout.
He then entered upon mission work,
travelling upon the plains, establishing
missions at Woodville,
Pigeon Lake, and Morley
Bow River, and assisted in
establishing missions at
Victoria, Edmonton, Fort
McLeod, Calgary, Wolfe
Creek, Battle River and
Bear s Hill. He has been
chairman of the Saskatche
wan District for fifteen years,
and was delegate to the
General Conference in 1886
and 1890. He was commis
sioner for the Government
in 1874, preparing the way
among the Indians for the
coining in of the Mounted
Police. He was also com
missioner for the Govern
ment in 1855, preparing the
way for the advance of the
western column at Edmon
ton and Fort Pitt. He was
guide, scout, boat builder,
commissariat officer, chap
lain, etc., to Gen. St range s
column, and a member of
his staff until the comple
tion of his campaign. He
is now superintendent of
Indian Missions in Mani
toba and the North-West.

\n:x OK CANADA

GEORGE READ.

- * M;iyor of the City of Brant-
born there on the I2th
of May, iS.}^, and was married in
to Miss S. A. IVmlk-lmry. He
was educated at the Brant ford public
schools. His father was the Rev.
:nuel Read, for many years an earn
est and respected minister of the Baptist
Church in Ontario. Mr. Read has
been for many j-ears in the real estate
business, and is well known all over
Ontario as a man of shrewd business
habits. In religion he is a Baptist,
being a member of the Park Church,
ntford, and for eighteen years he
lias been chairman of the
finance committee of the

TT 111 1 ff

society. He held the office
of alderman from iSSi to
1890, when he was elected
mayor of the city. He has
held other important posi
tions, such as governor of
the John H. Stratford Hos
pital, member of the board
of Police Commissioners,
member of the Board of
Trade, and is at present
on the Free Library board,
and the board of \Yater
Commissioners. Mr. Read
is well liked by all who
come in contact with him,
either in business or public
life, and has proved himself
exceedingly attentive to the
interests of the city. He is
a strong friend of the tem
perance cause, and can al
ways be relied upon to aid in
its onward march, either by
the influence of his voice in
public gatherings or by the
:tribution of his money.
He is a Lilx/ral in polir.
although in his public life
he has never obtruded un

duly his views upon the community,
and as a citi/cn, as well as the chiet
magistrate of the city, he is equally
popular with all classes and all shade s
of politics. His mother still lives in
the city, and, notwithstanding that she
has arrived at a good old as^e, is a
regular attendant upon the ordinal!
of religion. Like his parents, Mayor
Read is an earnest Christian won.
and can always be found at his post
of duty, both in the church and the
Sunday school. That all our public
offices were filled by such men is great
ly to be desired. May the day soon
come when such will be the CS

CANADA.

WIU.IAM ARCHIBALD YorNC, M.I).

ILI.IAM ARCHIBALD YOUNG, M.I).,
L.R.C.P., (London, Eng.,) Toronto,
Ont., was born of Scotch parentage in January,
1864. Dr. Young received his earliest education
in Scotland, and later 011 moved to London, Eng.,
and entered a Collegiate Institute there. He
came out to Canada in comparatively early life.
In iS,S2 he entered Toronto Medical School, and
in the spring of 1886 headed the honor list at
Victoria University, Cohourg. He then went
hack to London. Kng., and spent over a year
in Middlesex University College and St. Thomas
Hospitals, being licensed by the Royal College
of Physicians in the spring of 1887. Returning
to Canada he began the practice of his profes
sion, where he has continued ever since. In
November, iSSS, he married Annie Marguerite
Jennings, daughter of James Jennings, Esq..
Toronto. Dr. Young is visiting physician to the
Home for Incurables, is also a member of both
the Toronto Medical Society and Ontario Medical
Association. He is highly esteemed by the
medical profession, as well as by all with whom
he comes in contact, and he has a large city
practice.

HAS. FRANKLIN STILWELL, manager
of the Edison Lamp Works, Hamilton,
Ont., was born on the 28th of March,
1861, at Newark, N.J. He was educated at the
public schools of that city. Leaving home in
1874, he became connected with several branches
of mercantile business until 1879, when he went
to Mcnlo Park, N.J., the birthplace of the incan
descent light. Under his brother-in-law, T. A.
Edison, he acquired a thorough and practical
knowledge of the manufacture of incandescent
lamps. In 1881 he started a lamp factory in
Montreal, and in 1883 came to Hamilton, where
he began the present works, the only establish
ment of the kind in Canada. The works employ
thirty hands, and are lighted from their own
plant. They make all kinds of lamps, from the
smallest, giving half a candle power, to that of one
hundred and fifty candle power. The manufacture
of these lamps is most difficult, as they have to pass
through more than two hundred operations. Mr.
Stilwell was married in December, 1881, to Sarah
F., daughter of Prof. S. D. Frazee, Plain-
field, N.J In religion he is a Methodist,
and in politics a Conservative.

C. V. STII.WKl.I..

MEN

CANADA

^ TATTHKW KKATTY. Welland. Out.,
A\ I t&gt;rn in Ireland in tin.- yc.ir IMS.

V ami moved with hi.s parents tn the
Unit in IMS. He came to C mada in

led in St. Catharines. In iM-&lt;i he
removed ti&gt; Wi-Iland and started a machine shop.
From a vcr&gt; small beginning, Mr. Beatty has
luiilt up a very large trade, and the firm are now
shipping their machinery to all parts of the
Dominion, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia.
He has now retired from business, which is car
ried on by his three sons William L., Harvey
L. and Alvin O. Beatty. In politics he is a
pronounced Reformer, and although a manufac
turer, favors reciprocity between Canada and the
t nited States. Mr. Beatty belongs to that re
liable class of Canadian pioneers who have done
so much during the past fifty years in making
the country what it is to-day. His distinguished
business career has been marked from its incep
tion by keen foresight, unusual ability, untiring
energy, sterling integrity, and a thorough know
ledge of the requirements of hi.s trade.
He was married in 1838 to Miss Mary
Leverton, of Kngland.

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HAKLKS HAMMOND ROSS, Police
Magistrate, Barrie, Out., was born on the
cs&gt; i~th of February, 1828, in Hull,
Kngland. When seven years of age he came to
America, and lived for eight years at Staten
Island, N.Y., where he received his education.
After this he lived with his father on the farm in
Innisfil township, County of Simcoe, for two
years. He then engaged in the mercantile busi
ness, and for ten years was in the dry goods
establishment of T. S. McConkey, when he was
taken into partnership, which existed for ten
years. After carrying on this business for a
number of years, he retired and engaged in his
present business, that of private banker. Hi-
keen interest in public questions, and hi.s intcl
sp of matters affecting the welfare &lt;&gt;l
the community, have made him prominent in
public life, as he lias IK.-CII for fi:
meml&gt;er of the Council, during ten of which he
ivccve and Deputy K He w;&gt;s first

1 Mayor of Barrie in iss i. In i-

pointment of Police Magistrate, in

religionMr.lv 1 resbyU-rian. He was mar

ried in i.S^.s to Mary Cowan ( . \\&lt;\.

CANADA.

OHX FRANKLIN ADAMS,
L.D.S., D.D.S., Toronto, Out.,
was born on December 23rd,
1864, in Dray ton, Out. He is a son
of John G. C. Adams, dentist, Toronto.
He was married on the iith of June,
1890, to Edith, daughter of the late
John Young, undertaker, Toronto. I Ie
was educated in the public schools and
Collegiate Institute of Toronto, and at
the age of sixteen entered his father s
office and began the study of dentistry.
In 1883 he entered the Royal College
of Dental Surgeons of ( hitario, and
graduated in 1885. After this he went
to Philadelphia, V.S., and took the

degree of D.D.S. from the Pennsylvania
Dental College, after which he came to
Toronto and began the practice of his
profession. Dr. Adams is at present
vice-president of the Toronto Dental
Society, and a prominent member of
various fraternal organizations. He is
a member of Broadway Methodist
Church, Toronto, and has been closely
connected with various departments of
Christian work, in all of which he
takes a lively interest. The doctor
enjoys a large circle of friends, an
extensive practice, and he is highly re
spected by all with whom he comes in
contact.

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MKN or CANADA.

OLIVER R. AVISON, M.D.,
C.M., M.C.P.&S.O., Toronto,
was born June 3Oth, 1860, in
Yorkshire, Kng., and was married on
July 2-Sth. iSS^, to Jennie Barnes,
daughter of S. M. Panics, Reeve of
.Smith s Falls. Out. lie was educated
in the public schools of Ontario and
in the High School at Almonte. He
an teaching in I.S7.S and taught for
three J .nd during that time at

tended the Ottawa Normal School.
After this he studied pharmacy for
three years, and then came to Toronto
and took a course in the Ontario Col
lege of Pharmacy, where he graduated

in 1884, receiving the gold medal for
" general proficiency," and two other
gold medals for chemistry and materia
medica. He was at once appointed lec
turer in botany in the College of
Pharmacy, in 1885 became also pro
fessor of materia medica, and in i
was also appointed teacher of mi
scopy. He graduated in medicine in
-. and was appointed demonstrator
of materia medica and pharmacy in the
medical faculty of Toronto I niversity.
In connection with his professional col
lege duties he enjoys a large city practice.
The doctor is a member of Sherbourne
Street Methodist Church, Toronto.

MEN OF- CANADA

\\/ALTER B. GEIKIE, M.D.,

V \ C.M., D.C.L., F.R.C.S., Edin
burgh, L.R.C.P., London, Eng., Dean
of Trinity Medical College, Toronto,
was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in
May, 1830. He came to Canada in
1843. After a thorough preliminary
education he entered the medical school
of the late Hon. Dr. Rolph, and passing
the usual examinations, was licensed
to practice in July, 1851. In 1852 he
went to Philadelphia and took the
degree of Doctor of Medicine at Jeffer
son College, and, returning to Canada,
began professional duties first at
Bondhead, County of Simcoe, and
afterwards at Aurora. In
1856 he accepted a profes
sorship in the medical de
partment of Victoria Col
lege, Toronto, and from
that time has been constant
ly engaged in the arduous
duties of a medical teacher.
He has filled at different
periods the chairs of Materia
Medica, Midwifery , Surgery ,
Anatomy, Clinical Surgery,
Practice of Medicine and
Clinical Medicine. In 1867
Dr. Geikie visited his native
land and passed the exami
nations of the Royal Col
lege of Surgeons, Edin
burgh, and also of the
Royal College of Physicians
of London. In 1871, hav
ing resigned his position in
Victoria, he and others in
duced the corporation of
Trinity University to re
organize the " medical de
partment," which, in 1877,
became incorporated under
an independent charter, and
is now Trinity Medical Col
lege. In 1871 IK- was ap
pointed to the Professorships

of Medicine and Clinical Medicine, and,
on the death of Dr. Hodder, to that
of Dean. Dr. Geikie for many years
rendered valuable service on the acting
staff of the Toronto General Hospital,
and has been for a long time one of the
senior Consulting Physicians of that
institution. In 1889 Trinity University
conferred on him the degree of D.C.L.,
in recognition of his eminence as a
medical teacher and his great services
to medical education. Dr. Geikie has
two brothers the Rev. A. C. Geikie,
LL.D., an honored Presbyterian minis
ter in Bathurst, N.S.W., and Dr. Cun
ningham Geikie, the biblical scholar.

MKX OF- CAN.\I&gt;.\.

JnSF.l H HEIGHINGTON,

I rister-at-law, Toronto, was born
~ ^ _ ;th March, iS.pj, at Skircoat,
parish of Halifax, Yorkshire, Kngland.
His father, Thomas Heighington, was
of an old family living at " Heighing
ton," near Darlington, in North York
shire, and his mother, Miss Brearley,
of a respectable family in the West
Riding of the same county. Mr.
Heighington was married August 6th,
1876, to Clara, second daughter of Rev.

His (.-dncation was received at the ordi
nary day schools in Yorkshire and
under private tutors. At the age of
16 he was articled to an accountant and
was taught the science of book-keep:
At 21 he took a situation, having
charge of the accounts of a large busi
ness firm. After this he practiced
an accountant for two years, and
finally, having relations in Canada,
came to Toronto in 1877, primarily on
account of his health, which, having

John Compston, Baptist minister, of speedily improved and his liking tin-
Leeds, Eng., a well-known speaker and country, he determined to stay. He
writer in musical and temperance kept books in Toronto for a time,
circles throughout the British Isles. The firm by whom he was employed

becoming involved in a law
suit, he had frequent occa
sion to consult the lawyers
in the case. One of them
told him that he ought not
to waste his time keeping
books, but should study
law. He at once entered
that gentleman s office and
graduated in 1884, and has
been practising in Toronto
ever since. Although not
seeking notoriety, he has
built up what is admitted to
be about the largest " young
man s business" in Toronto,
paying particular attention
to wills, trusts, administra
tions, investments and gen
eral commercial law. His
partners are Thomas Urqu-
hart and A. J. Boyd, son of
Hon. Chancellor Boyd. Mr.
Heighington, while true to
his native land, enters heart
ily into all that advar
his adopted country. He is
a Baptist and trustee of the
\Vahner Road Church, T---
ronto, largely built through
the lilK-rality of Alans. ,n
Harris. Esq . of I .vantford.

MKN OK CANADA

S. GOTHROI.D PAKKKR, M.B.

M.B.,
Edin

EL GOTHROED PARKER
Toronto, E.R.C.P., L.R.C.S.,
burgh, L. F. P. & S., Glasgow, was born on
the 1 8th of January, 1862, in Toronto. His
ancestors were of the South of England, among
them being distinguished members of the legis
lature and medical profession. Dr. Parker re
ceived a high education in the arts courses of
the University of Toronto. In 1882 he entered
the medical department of the University and
graduated with honors in 1886. He then went
to Europe in the further pursuit of his medical
studies, and spent many months in the hospitals
of Great Britain and I&lt;Yance, receiving the above
decrees and being admitted a Fellow of the
London Obstetrical .Society. On his return lie-
began practice in Toronto, where he soon ac
quired a large and lucrative business. Dr. Parker
is a member of Jarvis Street Baptist Church, and
is regarded by his many friends as possessed &lt;;l
rare abilities that promise distinction in future
years. The doctor s social &lt;|iialities. combined
with his professional and scholarly attainments.
have won for him a host of friends, and the num
ber is continually on the increase.

AA/ILLIAM CREELMAN, B.A., EE.B.,
* V Toronto, was born at Richibucto. X.I!. ,
on the 1 6th December, 1860. He first attended
a private school at Buctouche, N.B., and after
wards the Collingwood Collegiate Institute, and
finally entered the Toronto University at the age
of i-, taking a full course in arts and graduating
in 1882 with the gold medal in philosophy. In
1885 he took the degree of LL.B. and was also
called to the Bar. He first studied law in the
office of McCarthy, Osier, Hoskin and Creelman,
and from 1885 to 1888 practiced his profession
alone in Toronto, and then became partner of
the well-known firm of Blake, Eash and Cassels.
Mr. Creelman is fond of amateur sport, and takes
a prominent part in the management of cricket,
curling, yachting, football and hockey clubs.
He is deeply interested in the prosperity and
advancement of his Alma Mater, is a senator of
the University, (elected by the graduates of the
Law Faculty), and is also clerk of Convoca
tion of Graduates. He has a growing popularity,
and is honored with the friendship of
a large number of persons, both socially
and in his profession.

WII.I.IAM CKI-:I-;I.M.\N.

MKN

CANAOA.

JAMES THOMAS T&gt;E\VSOX, manager of
the Standard Bank, Bradford, Ont.,
was Lorn on the i.Xth of June, 1833, at
Fort Henry, Kingston. His father was the late
.el I&gt;c\vson, of the I sth Foot, in the British
army. He was educated at the public schools,
and afterwards at the Bradford High School, and
OU-rlin College, Ohio, U.S. He spent his first
five years of business life in a dry goods establish
ment, and in 1854 was employed in the engineers
office of the Great Western Railway. He then
devoted several years to farming, and in 1868 be
gan the grain business at Braclford. Upon the
establishment of the St. Lawrence Bank in 1873,
which afterward lx.-came the Standard Bank,
he was appointed manager. Mr. Dewson is
an Kqual Righttr in politics, and in religion
a member of the Church of England. He also
belongs to the Masonic Brotherhood, a member
of the Royal Arch Chapter Cyrene Preceptor) 95
Egyptian Rite, of the I.O.O.F., of the A.O.U.W.,
and also a member of the York Pioneers. He
was married June I4th, 1860, to Mary,
daughter of the late J. Lind, Esq., West
Gwillimtmry, Bondhead, Ont.

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JOSEPH BEAUMONT, barrister,
Gait, Ont., was born on February 28th,
855, at Mirfield, Yorkshire, England.
He was educated at the Grammar School in
Sheffield until he was fifteen years of age, when
he left England for Canada on December 2ist,
1871. His subsequent education was chiefly
acquired by private study, although in early life
he was far more fond of outdoor exercise and
athletic sports than of books. He was admitted
a* solicitor at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, in May,
1879, and came to Gait in 1880, and, after en
countering much adversity, was called to the Bar
in May, 1885. Mr. Beaumont by religion is a
member of the Church of England and served
as vestry clerk for several years. He wa
some time Major of the 29th Battalion, from
which he retired with rank in iS.ss. He
the present time secretary and trustee of the
Gait Public School Board, solicitor for that town.
and has held a mun!x.T of minor offices in con
nection with literary &lt; -i.ilioii.s.
etc. Mr. Beaumont is still a young man, and,
from his push and ability, much may l&gt;c e.\] I
of him.

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101

COLLISON SCOTT,
miller, Highgate, Out., was
^- born in the township of
Orford, County of Kent, on the 22nd
of May, 1849. He was educated at
the district schools near his home.
After spending the first twenty -five
years of his life on his father s
farm, he bnilt the Beaver Oatmeal
and Flour Mills at Highgate, and
afterwards, in 18X3, the Cumberland
Flour Mills at Highgate, the first full
roller mill in Western Ontario, of
which he is now owner. Mr. Scott
has evinced great capacity and energy
since he began business. The first

mill was burned in June, 1887. The
present mill has a capacity of 200
barrels a day, and gives employment
to a large number of hands. His re
putation for upright dealings is univer
sally recognised, and his trade extends
to every part of the Dominion. In
politics Mr. Scott is Independent, sup
porting principles rather than men.
He was solicited by the Third Party to
become their candidate for parliamen
tary honors, but declined. He is a
strong temperance advocate, and an
active member of the Methodist Church.
He was married in iSSoto Miss Knima
A. Gosuell, of Orford.

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MI\ .

CHARLES RICHARDS, general
1 s merchant, of Caledonia, Out.,
^ ^&lt;^&gt; was born April Qth, 1866, in
Ancastcr township. He received his
education in the public schools. His
father is a fanner, and young Richards
spent tin- First twenty years of his life
on the farm. His ambition, however,
could not be satisfied by the daily rounds
of a fanner s duty, and IK- looked out
for more- stirring and profitable employ
ment. II: : iiisiiK-ss venture was
in canvassing for a newspaper ; he
then engaged with the Hamilton In
dustrial Works Co. Then he became
salesman for tea and coffee, and finally,

in June, 1887, bought out a general
merchant at Caledonia, where he has
since carried on a growing and profit
able business. A young man with a
Christian training, fair education, good
habits, and, with untiring industry,
must in the very nature of things In-
crowned with success. He has been
a member of the Methodist Church
from his boyhood, and has taken a
it interest in the welfare of the
young people, having been both SC
tary and president of their literary
ill is also lieutenant of the
Haldimaud Rifles, and enjoys the con
fidence of a large circle of friends.

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103

TTnOMAS EDWIX BOULTER,
JL chemist and druggist, Hamilton,
Out., was born on the 23rd of May,
1857, at Edge-wood Farm, County of
Haldimand, Out. His parents were
English, who came to Canada in 1837
and took up a tract of land in the
township of Walpole, where they have
ever since resided. The country at
that time was a dense forest, now it is
dotted over with fine farms, inhabited
by a thrift}- and prosperous population.
Mr. Boulter s grandfather, Andrew
Wren, was one of the volunteers in
the Rebellion of 37. Mr. Boulter was
educated at the common school in the

township of Walpole, but like most
Canadian boys in the country, his edu
cation was broken up by working on
the farm three months school and
nine months work. He, however,
made the best of the opportunities for
stud}- within his reach, having a desire
for such professional knowledge as
would fit him for something different
from the farm. At the age of eighteen,
he entered the Collegiate Institute,
Hamilton, and afterwards served his
apprenticeship as druggist with Dr.
Smith for three years. He then left
Hamilton for Winnipeg, where he
finished his apprenticeship with White-
head & Co., and passed his
examination with honors in
the Manitoba College of
Pharmacy. In 1884 he
came to Toronto and gradu
ated with honors in the
School of Pharmacy. In
1885 he returned to Hamil
ton as assistant, and after
wards partner, for two years
of the firm of R. X. Taylor
cc Co., druggists. In 1889
he purchased his present
business, which is steadily
increasing, with best pro
spects for the future. In
religion Mr. Boulter belongs
to the Methodist Church in
Canada. In politics he is
an ardent and active Re
former, having served on
committees of management
for three successive elec
tions. He belongs to the
the Independent ( )rder of
Foresters, of which he is
also financial secretary. A
Christian young man with
good habits, studious, and
attentive to business, it may
be taken for granted that
he is a success.

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JOHN COI.UXGS GODDARD,
builder and contractor, Toronto,
was ix.ru at .North Arlington,
Yorkshire, Kng., on the i6th N ovenil)er,
IS.M, and was married to Mary Nash,
daughter of John Nash, Westbury,
\\"ilkshire, Eng., in November, 1854.
Mr. Goddard, in the best sense of the
word, is a self-educated man the only
schooling he received being in the
winter of 1840, when he attended a
night school. At the age of ten years
he entered a stone yard kept by his
father, and, when seventeen, left home
and began work as a journeyman, get
ting the highest wages then paid.
After spending several years
in London, he left England
for Australia in February,
1852, and, in the following
year, started business in
Sydney as builder and con
tractor. For a time he was
employed by the Australian
Government and built sev
eral fortifications and rail
ways. For many years Mr.
Goddard was exceedingly
prosperous, and left Austra
lia for London, where, during
the Franco-Prussian war, he
lost his entire fortune of
nearly $88,000. He then
came to Newark, N.J., U.S.,
but his intense love for
British soil and British in
stitutions led him to Canada,
where he settled in Toronto
in 1X73. Since then he has
built man} of the finest
buildings in that city, such
as the Sissin buildings, cor
ner of "Wilton and Yonge
streets; St. Mary s and St.
Paul s churches, the Memo
rial Church of the late Arch
bishop Lynch, and recently,
what may be regarded as

the crowning work of his life, tlu
Ii &gt;.m! of Trade buildings on Yonge
street, which, when completed, will
cost upwards of 5350,000. To such
men as Mr. Goddard the Oucen City is
indebted for the many stately structures
that adorn its public streets and crowd
ed thoroughfares, and make its drives
and avenues so attractive and beautiful.
What they may lack in the scholarly
culture of the schools that the young
men of Canada enjoy, is more than
made up by their strong individuality,
industry and capacity that renders them
equal to almost any undertaking. In
him such qualities are illustrated.

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105

LBERTDURRANT WATSON,

M.D., L.R.C.P., Edinburgh,
practicing physician, Toronto,
son of Win. Y. Watson, was born in
Peel Count}-, Out., on January 8th,
1859, and was married on Sept. 23,
1885, to Sarah A. G. Clare, daughter
of Samuel Clare, for some time a teacher
in the Normal School, Toronto. Dr.
Watson \vas educated in the schools of
his own county and afterwards in the
Toronto Normal School. He entered
the Toronto School of Medicine in
1879, and graduated from Victoria in
1883. He then went to Europe, at
tending the Edinburgh, London and

Paris hospitals, and in 1884 began the
practice of his profession in Toronto.
In 1889 he received the degree of M.D.
from the University of Toronto. Dr.
Watson is an official member of the
Methodist Church, takes an active in
terest in the welfare of the young, and
conducts a large young people s class-
meeting. For four years he has been
a member of the Toronto Annual Con
ference. He is also a frequent contri
butor on social questions to leading
periodicals. His social views are of a
most advanced character, his motto
being " l ~roni c&lt;u li according to Ins
strength, to cut// utYording to his need." 1

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Ml.N &lt; &gt;K CANADA.

^ATHANIEL PEARSON,
f &gt; L.D.S., practicing Dental Sur
geon, Toronto, Out., was born at Oak-
wood, Out., on January zgth, 1844, and
is the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth
IV; :n son, both descendants of the U.E.
Loyalists. He was married on the gth
of April, I.S68, to Ellen, daughter of
Judah and Klixabeth Lund} , of Sharon,
;., by whom he has five children.
Dr. iVarson was educated in the schools
Aurora and Newmarket, and in
:\ tin- .study of dental surgery
under the- late Dr. Edmunds, of Albany,
N.Y. Ik: graduated in Maivli, 1X69,
and was licensed by the Royal Col

of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Dr.

rson first settled in Newmarket,
where he began the practice ot his pro
fession, but in 1879 he moved with his
family to Toronto, where he still re
sides and enjoys a large and lucrati\&lt;
city practice. He is a member of St.
Andrew s Presbyterian Church, and for
two years was a member of the board
of the Royal College of Dental Sur-

ns, and is now president of the
Ontario Dental Society. He K a gra
duate of the. old Military School in
Toronto, graduating in 1X65, and held a
commission in the York Rangers for
many ycar&gt;.

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CANADA.

107

RKV. J. A KKAY.

|EY. JAMES ASHFIELD KEAY, Dundas,
Ont., eldest son of the late Adam Keay,
of Toronto, was born December 26th,
1 86 1, at Toronto. He commenced his education
at the public schools, Toronto, and finished at
Stratford. He first engaged in farming. He
then learned the carriage making business, at
which he served three years, and afterwards
worked as journeyman at Manitowaning, Maui-
toulin Island. In 1885 he decided to enter the
ministry- of the Baptist Church, and in the fall of
that year commenced his theological studies at
Woodstock College. In 1888 he entered Mac-
Master University, from which he graduated in
the spring of 1891 with honors. During the
summer months of his college course he took
charge of several churches, much to the pleasure
of the different congregations. In the summer of
iSS9 lie was at Rapid City, Manitoba, where he-
did very successful work for his denomination.
On graduating Mr. Keay received a call to
Diuidas, which he accepted, and has just entered
upon his work there. He was married August
I2th, 1891, to Eugenie Millard, only (laughter of
the late Isaiah Becker, of Port Rowan.

"VV/ILLIAM A. ROBINSON, agent for
V \ Canadian and American Express Com
panies, was born in Carlisle, Ontario, on the i =jth
of March, 1857, and was married on the i^th of
December, iX.X2, to Kate Conn, Ciranton, Ontario.
He was educated in the public schools of Listowel.
From 1876 to 1879 he was engaged in the drug
business, in Granton, with Dr. Long. In 1x79
he entered the express sen-ices as clerk and tele
graph operator for the American Express Com
pany, after that he was appointed to Mitchell,
Ontario ; two years later he took charge of the
Post Office there, as assistant, filling that position
for four years. In 1885 he entered again the
express services as clerk in the London office,
where he remained until 1888, when he removed
to Brantford, and on the ist day of April, 1890,
he was appointed agent in that place. He has a
thorough knowledge of all the details of the ex
press business and is a most genial man as well
as an accommodating agent. Under his
able management, this invaluable aid to
commerce is rapidly increasing in the city.

WILLIAM A. Kor.INMiX.

\1 i:\ &lt; &gt;F ^ AN A i &gt;A

GORGE Acm-:s&lt; \. M A .. M.B..Tonto,

\\.is born at ( .alt in [859 His lather,
Rev. RoluTt Acb -. terian clergy

man. In i&gt; \ilu-nn married I.ouic M.

Pin-mister, daughter of Ja&gt;. I hymister. of Mont
real. He was educated in C.alt C.r.ininiar School
under Dr. Tassie, where he won the DufTerin
medal for general proficiency. In 1876 h
tered the University of Toronto, and graduated
in arts in 1880, taking the gold medal in natural
sciences. In 1881 he was appointed Science
Master in the Toronto Collegiate Institute. In
1883 he took the degree of M.A., and, in 1887,
M.B., with first -class honors in the University
of Toronto. After graduating in medicine he
was House Surgeon in the General Hospital,
Toronto. In 1888 he was appointed on the
Examining Board of the Ontario Medical Council
and Lecturer in the Women s Medical College,
and in 1890 Kxaminer in the Medical Faculty of
the University of Toronto and in the University
of Victoria College. He is a memlx.-r of the
Pathological Society of Toronto and other
medical associations. Dr. Acheson is a staunch

;: .&gt;; IlKKIIKKT STKPHK.N

Presbyterian.

GK HERBERT STEPHEN-
BON, barrister, Manning Ai
Toronto, was born at Unionville, York County,
Ont, on the ist of September, 1859, and was
married to Rossanna S. Baillie, daughter of Win.
Baillie, Toronto, on the nth of August, ;
Mr. Stephenson received his education at Trinity
College, Toronto. His father, John Stephenson,
*Clerk of the 2nd Division of the County of York
and Treasurer of Markham Township, was hap
pily in a position to give his son all the advan
tages of a broad and liberal education, of which
he availed himself to the utmost. In May, 1886,
Mr. Stephenson graduated in law, and at once
entered business for himself. In professional life
he has lx.-en abundantly successful, and now en
joys a large practice. In religion he is an at
tendant u|xiii the Christadclphiaii Meetings, and

niemlier of the M I .rotherhood. So

far In ired to no public honors or ofl

hut devote* his whole time to jirolc^ion.-i] duties.
A man of one work, devoting to his profession,
and giving to his clients, the full U-iiefit of his

lion and ability, he is bound to make his
mark in the world.

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109

t R. JOHN S. KING, Toronto,
was born on the 26th of April,
1 843, at Georgetown, Ont. He
is the son of Stephen King and Mar
garet Hess. His father, still living,
came from Wiltshire, Eng., in 1833 ;
his mother was descended from a U.E.
Loyalist family. Dr. King at the age
of seventeen began his life of self-
reliance, studied and engaged in teach
ing, graduating from the Normal School
with a first-class certificate. Subse
quently he engaged in newspaper and
literary work, and was for years a paid
contributor to several leading periodicals
in Canada and the United States. He

was for three years on the
editorial staff of the Toronto
Globe under the Hon. George
Brown. He was also Cana
dian correspondent for the
Chicago Tribune for three
years. Dr. King is a gra
duate of Victoria Univer
sity, Cobourg, and an M.D.
of the University of Toron
to. He has been surgeon
to the Andrew Mercer Re
formatory for Females and
the Industrial Refuge for
Girls since the opening of
both institutions. He has
secured a large and lucra
tive practice in both city
and province. He is a Free
Mason of 27 3 ears standing,
a Knight of Pythias, in
which he was Grand Chan
cellor four different years,
and Supreme Prelate of the
Supreme Lodge of the
World for four years. He
has also been a member of
the I.O.O.F. and of the
A.O.U.W. He assisted in
establishing the first lodge
of the latter organization in
Toronto, and was the first
grand medical examiner of that body.
Dr. King was a member of the first
Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum.
He has been connected with the Sons
of England many years, and is well
known as the compiler of the early
history as well as Ritnal and Cere
monies of the Society. He has also
been grand medical examiner to the
Select Knights of Canada since its
first organization, and director in several
companies. Dr. King s religion is
Presbyterian and politics Liberal. A
man of honor, of unbounded energy and
great force of character, and to these
qualities he owes his signal success

MEN OK CAN \ i. \

EDWIN D. Til. I. SON,
i -i of UK- founder

- of tin. town of
Tilsonbtirg. was bom in the
County &lt;&gt;f Xoriolk, March

His father v.

horn in Massachusetts, and
in 1822 moved to Canada,
and with Hiram Capron and
Joseph Van Norman built
at Long Point the first
foundry erected in the pro
vince. In 1826, when Edwin
was a year old, his father
came to what is now Tilson-
burg, and built a saw mill
and a forge. Here he manu
factured lumber, wrought
iron, and laid out roads, and
acted as count}* commis
sioner for many years. He
laid out Tilsonburg in 1835.
Mr. Tillson attended school
in Ohio for one year, aiid
then, until he was twenty-
one, worked on a farm. He
then taught school for a
short time and worked at
lumbering. In 1847, with
a capital of one hundred
dollars, he, with two other
young men, built a saw

mill, and purchased valuable pine lands
near the mill, from Hon. Robt. Baldwin,
of Toronto, which afterwards became
valuable. Three years afterwards he
built another saw mill in the village,
and, in 1851, selling his interest in the
small mills, he bought his father s mill
and water privileges; pulled down the
old mill and built a fine large double
mill on the old site. His financial suc-
3 from this time onward has been
uninterrupted. Most of the improve
ments in Tilsonburg were initiated and
largely assisted by Mr. Tillson s pri
vate means. In i Su&lt; &gt; lie added to his
properties a planing mill, sash and

door factory, flour, barley, pea and oat
meal mills, and also a large brick yard.
Mr. Tillson was reeve of Dereham
township two years, first mayor of Til-
sonburg, has been postmaster nineteen
years, and magistrate about twenty
years. He is a member of the Metho
dist Church, and also steward and
trustee for eighteen years, and is in
terested in many important cntcrpri
He was married on July 4th, iXv &gt;, to
Mary Ann Van Norman, of Tilson-
burg. They have four children living
and two have died. In the fullest sense
of the word, he has done much to make
Tilsonburg what it is.

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\\/ILUAM EDWIN WINSKEL,
\\ M.D., M.B., M.R.C.S., Eng
land, M.C.P. & S., Ontario, Brantford,
Out., was born June 22nd, 1X53, in the
township of \Yindham, Norfolk Count} ,
and was married June 4th, 1885, to
Mary, eldest daughter of D. Z. Gibson,
Esq., Brantford. He received his edu
cation at the common schools, the High
School, Scotland, and Toronto Colle
giate Institute. He attended lectures
at Trinity Medical School from 1874
to 1877, when he graduated, receiving
the same year a license from the
Ontario Medical Council. He gradu
ated from the Royal College of Sur

geons, England, in 1878, and after
spending two years in leading hospitals
in London, he returned to Ontario and
began practice in Brantford, which is
now large and lucrative. Dr. Winskel
has held the office of president, vice-
president, secretary and treasurer of
the Brant County Medical Association,
and is now a visiting physician to the
John H. Stratford Hospital. He is a
member and trustee Methodist Church,
Brantford. He was assistant surgeon
to the Dufferin Rifles for six years,
and is now on the retired list with
the rank of captain. In politics he is
a Liberal.

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MI-.N

CAN \ i . \

JAMKS J. FOY, Q.C., barrister,
Toronto, of the firm of Foy &
Kelley, was born in that city
on the 22i\d of February, 1847, and is
the son of the late Patrick Foy, mer
chant there. He was married in 1879
to Marie Cuvillier, daughter of Maurice
Cuvillier, of Montreal. Mr. Foy was
educated at St. Michael s College,
Toronto, and at Ushaw College in
Kn.nland. In the year 1866 IK- entered
the- law offices of Crawford oil Crombie,
and subsequently those of 1 atton,
Osier & Moss. In Hilary Term of
r lie was called to the Bar and
entered on the practice of his profes

sion. Subsequently he became a mem
ber of the firms of Thome & Foy,
Foy, Tupper & Macdonell, and Foy &
Kelley. In 1 88 1, upon the agitation
for representatives from the junior Bar,
Mr. Foy was elected a Bencher of the
Law Society of Ontario, and in iX.Xb
was re-elected, lie \\ as appointed O.C.
in i*.\V He is a member of the Roman
Catholic Communion, and takes an active
]&gt;art in many of the financial interests
the city, l&gt;cing a director of the
Toronto General Trusts Company
and of other companies. He is vice-
president of the Albanv Conservative
Club.

OF* CANADA.

SI1KRIKK WATT

A\ /ILLIAM WATT, Jr., B.A., LL.B.,
V \ Sheriff of Brant County, was born
at Brantford, September 29th, 1845, educated
in the Brantford schools and Toronto Univer
sity, graduating in 1866 a silver medalist in
modern languages. He was a member of the
University Rifles, Queens Own, and partici
pated in the engagement with the Fenians at
Ridgeway in June, 1866. He studied in the
offices of Mr. Hiigh (now Hon. Justice)
MacMahon and Strong, Edgar and Grahame,
Toronto, and was called to the Bar in 1869.
In 1874 he became proprietor of the Brantford
I: \ poii!or. On severing this connection, he
was in April, 1890, tendered a public banquet
and laudatory address by the citi/.ens of Brant-
Ibid and Brant County in recognition of his
public services. An ex-president of the Cana
dian Pros Association and for several years
secretary of the Board of Trade. Latterly of
the law firm of Watt &gt;!&lt;: Hewitt, an alderman
of I .rant ford and secretary of the Liberal ASSO
ciation lot-South Brant. AppoiiitcdshcriffApril
- &lt;&gt;. 1891. Married November i&lt;&gt;. 1X75. Uecca,
daughter of Robert Balmer, Esq., Oakville.

GEORGE GODARD, Toronto,
Out., was born on June 4th, 1843, in
Brighton. England, the son of Philip
Godard, contractor, there. He was married
on the 3ist of October, 1867, to Mary Ann
Peacey, daughter of Charles Peacey, Chelten
ham, Eng. Mr. Godard was educated in the
public schools of Brighton. At the early age
of fifteen he became apprenticed to a cabinet
maker and upholsterer, in which capacity he
served seven years. He then went to the city
of London and worked for a time with the
firms of Grace & Co. and Banting & Co., up
holsterers to the royal family of England. In
1870 Mr. Godard came to Canada and settled
in Toronto, where he was employed for three-
years by the well known firm of Jacqtio \-
Hay. He then began business for himself,
and for seventeen years has enjoyed a large
public patronage, which is steadily increasing.
Mr. Godard is an Anglican by religious pro
fession, and a member of Grace Episcopal
Church, Toronto.

TV RTIIUR SIMENTON, farmer, Black-

ji \ heath, Out., was born in Wcstport.
V County of Mayo, Ireland, on Sep
tember 2Sth, IS;,;,, and was married on the
i4th of August, 1855, to Eli/a Ramsay. He
was educated in the public schools in Seneca
township and in Caledonia, County of Haldi-
mand. The first six years of Mr. Simentoifs
life was spent in Ireland at which time he
came to this country with his parents and was
brought up on the farm on which they settled
in the township of Seneca. He is one of the
largest fanners of the district and has made
a specialty of raising Southdown sheep, in
which he has been very successful, and is a
noble example of what may be done to raise
the grade of Canadian cattle, for which there
is (-onstant demand in the markets of the Old
World. Mr. Simcnton is a member of the
Presbyterian Church and chairman of the board
ol management. He has been assessor, eol
lector and councillor for the period of thirty-
oiu- years in the township of Seneca.

MEN OH* CANADA

LIAM ALBERT ROSS. M.D.,
L.R.C.P., London, and L.R.C.S.,
Edinburgh ; Barrie, Out., was bom December
22nd, 1861, in Ontario County. He is the
son of Mr. James Ross, Reeve of the town
ship of Oro. He received his education at the
public school, Barrie Collegiate Institute,
Victoria University, and Toronto School &lt;jf
Medicine. After he graduated in Victoria in
1883, he went to New York and spent a year
in study at Bellevue Medical College. In 1885
he went to Europe and spent another year in
the hospitals in London and Edinburgh, re-
. ceiving the degrees of the Royal College of
Physicians and Surgeons from those schools.
Returning to Canada in i88fi he l&gt;egan the prac
tice of his profession at Barrie. Dr. Ross is a
member of the Presbyterian Church, of the
Masonic Brotherhood, he is also Supreme Medi
cal Examiner of the Sons of Scotland Fraternal
and Benevolent Society. His thorough
scholarship, coupled with his experience in the
large hospitals of the American and Euro;
continent, gives him a high standing in the
medical profession.

^^T\ ^ . HAM LIN St. Catherines, Out.,
\\ only son of R. S. Hamlin, vice-
\^3- president of the Western Bank,
Oshawa, was born at Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A..
on Novemljer 2oth, 1867. He commenced his
education at the Friends College, Pickering,
and finished at the British American Business
College, Toronto. On leaving college he
settled in St. Catharines, where he has since
remained. He has recently gone into the
manufacturing business in that city, where he
is doing a successful and increasing trade,
which promises to become a large industry
in the near future, if a thorough acquain
tance with the requirements of the trade will
make it such. Mr. Hamlin formerly had a
ranche at the head of the Columbia L;&gt;
British Columbia, which he has sii
preferring to live in this part of the Dominion.
In religion he is an Episcopalian. In ]&gt;&lt;
he takes no active interest. He is a member
of the Order of Select Knights. He was mar
1 at Santa Bar : .ifornia, January

Uth, jS.s ;, to May. youngest daughter of E.
Wismer. of Markham, Out.

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CANADA.

LING

RYERSON, M.D.,
C.M., Toronto, Out., was
born in that city in January,
1855. He is the grandson
of Colonel Joseph Ryerson,
U.E.L., son of the Rev. Geo.
Ryerson and Isabella D.
Sterling, daughter of Hon.
Ansel Sterling, Judge of the
Supreme Court of Connec
ticut, and nephew of Rev.
Dr. Egerton Ryerson, late
Chief Superintendent of
Education. He was edu
cated at Gait grammar
school, and afterwards at
the Toronto Medical College,
and graduated in 1875 from
Trinity University. Pro
ceeding to Europe, he studied
at Edinburgh, and took
double qualifications of the
Royal Colleges of Physi
cians and Surgeons. He
then went to London and
studied under Sir William
Bowman and other eminent
surgeons at the Moorfields
Eye Hospital, and under
Sir Morell Mackenzie, throat
hospital in Golden Square.
After this he went to the continent and
studied under Drs. DeWecker and
Galezowski in Paris, Otto Becker in
Heidelburg, and Von Arlt, Von Jaeger
and others in Vienna. On his return
to Canada in 1880 he was appointed to
the Eye and Ear Department of the
General Hospital and Hospital for Sick
Children, and Professor of Eye and
Ear diseases in Trinity Medical College.
Dr. Ryerson was married in 1882 to
Mary, daughter of the late James
Crowther. Dr. Ryerson served through
out the North-West Rebellion as sur
geon to the Royal Grenadiers; took
part in the actions at Fish Creek and

Batoche, and was recommended by Sir
Frederick Middleton for promotion to
Surgeon-Major, with the rank of Lieu
tenant-Colonel for distinguished ser
vices. He is Master of Ionic Lodge
A.F. & A.M., and was chairman of the
Masonic reception to the Duke of Con-
naught. Dr. Ryerson has written many
articles on professional subjects in
journals of the United States and
Canada. His most important work is
in relation to the colour blindness of
railway employees, and defective sight
in public schools; in this connection
he has examined nearly six thousand
children.

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partner in order to cope- with
the work, :md also to afford
an opportunity to di \
nuiiv attention to the special
branch of the profession his
natural taste and talent di
rected him. In tile winter
of 1887 lie went to Philadel
phia in order to obtain a
practical knowledge of I)r.
Weir Mitchell s treatment
of the nervous diseases of
women by Massage, etc.
On leaving Dunda.s he was
presented by the towns
people with an address and
a very handsome token of
regard, besides numerous
individual presentations. In
the spring of 1887 he open
ed a private hospital in
Hamilton for women, which

_^^^^^^ proved so successful that he

decided to remove to Toronto
and give up general practice
altogether. Being the first
in Ontario to establish a
private hospital, lie also be
came the pioneer specialist
in the province in surgical
and nervous diseases of
women. He went abroad

WTOLFORD "TALKER, M.D., for nine months and became assistant
JT I Medical Superintendent of to Mr. Lawson Tait, the most celebrat-
V &gt; Rotherham House, his pri- ed abdominal surgeon of the day. On
vate hospital, 54, 56 and 58 Isabella returning he reopened the hospital in
^street, Toronto, was born in Barrie in Toronto. Success has continued to fol-
iS}6, and married in 1873 Annie Rolph, low him in a marked degree the pro
(laughter of the late George Rolph, of fession showing their appreciation for
Ihindas. He took degrees of M.D. at his enterprise by keeping the hospital,
(Jneen s University, Kingston, and which is one of the, if not the most.
Harvard University, Boston. The sub- complete on the continent in every detail,
ject of this sketch affords an illustra- always full. The dogtor has always kept
tion of what can be achieved by appli- abreast of the times, by making it a
eation and constant higher aim in life, rule from the first of going abroad c\cry
Graduating in 1*07, he settled in Dun- fe\\ the practical work of

das. In a few vcars his practice be- the leading lights in his calling, and at-
came so large he was obliged to take a tributes lr hiefly to that fact

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117

MEN OK CANADA

\ LBERT E. K. GREEK, B.A.,
X~\ barrister, Toronto, was born
^^ December 25, 1860, at " Rose
Lawn," Colborne, Count) of Northum
berland, Out. He was educated at Col-
borne High School and the University
of Toronto, which he entered in 1879,
and from which he graduated B.A. in
1^83. Mr. Greer from his boyhood took
:i i^reat interest in politics, in debating
;&lt;-ties, and in literary pursuits. At
tlu- age of seventeen IK- was elected
president of tin- Literary Institute of
his native town. At UK- age of twenty-
three IK- delivered a series of addre-
throughout Cornwall, Eng.,on Canada,

urging tenant-farmers and others with
means to emigrate. Many of these
availed themselves of the opportunities
presented, and are now happily located
in the great North-West Mr. Greer
studied law with Judge Kctchum in
Colborne, and subsequently with Dela-
mere, Reesor & English. Toronto. I It-
was called to the Bar in isss. II.
solicitor tor several of the most MICH
fill corporations in Ontario 1 1&lt; ;
prominent member of the Young M
Liberal-Conservative A^Mu-iation
member of St. Andrew s Lodge A..F.
v\ A.M., \o. 16 G.R.C., and belongs t..
the Anglican Church.

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119

=&gt;-&lt;J^)OBT. LOTTRIDGE
]\ NELLES, local
V&gt; freight agent,
Grand Trunk Railway, To
ronto, Out., was born on
March 7, 1842, near York,
Count} of Haldimand, Out.
He was educated at the
public school of York, Out.,
and afterwards under the
private tuition of the late
Duncan Cameron and others,
by which he attained a
thorough knowledge of all
the English branches, and
also a fair proficiency in
classics and other studies.
His father, who was exten
sively engaged in lumbering
and farming on the Grand
River, died when lie was
of tender age, so his educa
tion and training were en
tirely under the supervision
of his mother and his uncle,
the late Michael Harcourt,
M.P. After completing his
education, he spent a few
years on the farm before
entering upon business life.
In 1862 he entered the ser
vice of the Buffalo and Lake
Huron Railway Co., now Grand Trunk
Railway, and has remained with the
company ever since, occupying posi
tions of trust in the service at different
points, until from Caledonia he was
promoted to Brantford, and latterly
from Brantford to Toronto. He is
thoroughly well known to the business
public of Ontario. The early religious
training of Mr. Xclles was under that
pioneer missionary, the late Rev. Bald
C. Hill. In later years he was a mem
ber and active Sabbath School worker
in connection with the Presbyterian
Church, Caledonia, of which the Rev.
James Black was pastor. Then, on his

coining to Brantford, he held the same
position in the congregation of Rev.
Dr. Cochrane, and now in Toronto at
tends the ministry of Rev. Dr. Kellogg,
of which church he is not only an
active Sabbath School teacher, but also
a ruling elder. Mr. Nelles has been
connected with the active militia since
the "Mason and Sliclell or Trent"
difficulty, and at present holds the posi
tion of major in the 37th Battalion
under Lieut. -Col. Davis. He is also a
Past Master of St. Andrew s Lodge
A.F. and A.M. He was married on
January gth, i8&lt;&gt;;&gt;, to Agnes Thorburn,
daughter of the late James Thorburn.

MI:N 01- c A NAM A

\\MLLIAM GAWTRESS RAY-
&gt; * MOND, Brantford, Out., was
born in London, England, in 1855.
He received his early education in the
Royal Naval School, and at the Royal
Naval Academy, Southsea. He passed
the competitive examination for naval
cadet in 1868, and remained in the navy
until 1873, when he came to Canada.
Taking up the art of pianoforte tuning,
IK- prosecuted its study with determina
tion to succeed. Perseverance, coupled
with an acute musical ear, produced a
marked success, leading to an engage-
it with the celebrated firm of Mason
oc Riscli, and later as instructor in

tlu- art at the Ontario Insti
tution for the Blind. 1 I,
refers with pardonable pride
to the success of the pupils.
about twenty of whom hav
ing passed under his tutor
ship. The disadvant
of their affliction are so far
overcome that some of them
are to-day recogni/.ed as
among the best tuners in
the province. He com
menced his successful busi
ness career in Brantford in
1877, the year it became a
city. The eclectic know
ledge of pianofortes, gather
ed from a tuner s varied ex
perience, finely cultivated
discrimination of tone qua
lity, with the practical ex
perience of the factory, to
gether with his Stirling in-
j tegrity, renders his assist
ance in the selection of
instruments of peculiar
value to his patrons. These
qualities have enabled him
to include among his cus
tomers the leading people-
in the community, and have
laid the foundation of one
of the most prosperous piano emporiums
in the province. Mr. Raymond im
ports direct from some of the leading
American factories, but he is a staunch
advocate of our own manufactories, be
lieving that the best makers rival those
of New York in quality, and are more
economical in price. He is an aid
man of the city, also member of the
rd of Trade, and was for some
years president of the Farriu-ton 1
bating Society, from which have sprung
many men who have made their mark
as public s: I fe married F.li/a-

beth Ann, daughter of Thou,
in the year i.SMi.

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121

/CAPTAIN WILLIAM
( GRANT, dry goods

^^-^&gt; merchant, Brant-
ford, Ontario, is a native of
Scotland, and was born in
Cnpar, Fifeshire, in 1832.
He came to Canada twenty-
two years later, and located
in St. John, N.B., where he
remained two years. In
1856 he came to Brantford
in connection with the firm
of Taylor & Grant. After
the dissolution of that firm
he began business on his
own account, and is now at
the head of one of the
largest mercantile firms in
Ontario. Captain Grant
has always been a public-
spirited citizen, and has
taken a deep interest in the
growth and welfare of his
adopted home. For many
years he commanded the
Brantford Highland Volun
teer Rifle Co., and served
for several months during
the year 1863-4 at Sarnia
shortly after the St. Albans

Raid, and in 1866 when the

Fenian troubles agitated the
country, he was called again into active
service. Captain Grant was a fine type
of the volunteer soldier, an excelfent
officer, and beloved by his men. He
has ever been active on the Board of
Trade, and has devoted many years of
laborious service on the Board of Public
School Trustees, taking a singularly
active interest in all local educational
ai fiirs. Great credit is due him, along
with other prominent members of the
.School Hoard, for the erection of the
handsome new public school in the citv
of Bruntlonl. In iSo,o he was elected
unanimously to the position of chair
man of the board, a position which he

occupied in former years. In the great
calamity which befell the school by
fire, he proved himself a man of moiv
than ordinary capacity ; faithful, earnest
and untiring in his efforts to promote
the educational interests of the city.
Mr. Grant is ably assisted in his busi
ness by his three sons and a staff of
reliable assistants. He is a member of
Zion Presbyterian Church, and has
been for many years treasurer to the
congregation. He is also an earnest
temperance man, always having the
courage of his convictions. Honest,
straightforward, out-spoken, he com
mands the respect of all.

122

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RCHIBALD FARQUHARSON

MCGREGOR, B.A., Forest,

^ Ont., was born in Scotland
in 1851. He was educated at Montreal,
where he graduated at McGill College
in arts, and afterwards at the Congre
gational Theological College there.
From his earliest years he was devoted
to literary pursuits, and passionately
fond of music. He began professional
life- by teaching in a public school in
UK- County of Ontario for four years.
Immediately after graduation he was
calk-d to tin- ]&gt; of the Cougre.ua-

tioiial Church in Listowel. ()m. i
next charge was that of the Congn

tioiial Church, Spadina
Avenue, Toroiitd, of which
lu- was ]&gt;astor for ten ye.
1 K- is at pn.-st.-ut a member
of the Missionary and Col
lege Hoards, and has also
been a director of the I pper
Canada Bible Society, and
was president of the Toronto
Ministerial Association dur
ing the year 1890. Mr.
McGregor has taken a pro
minent part in the formation
of the Christian Endeavor
Societies, now found in con
nection wth many of the
Evangelical churches of the
Dominion. He organized
the first society in the pro
vince, if not in the Domi
nion, in connection with
the Congregational Church,
Spadina Avenue, Toronto.
This society was estab
lished in 1884, and in 1890
a Junior Section was or
ganized, composed of boys
and girls between the ages
of ten and fifteen. At the
recent meeting of the Con
gregational Union of On
tario and Quebec, Mr.
McGregor was unanimously and very
heartily chosen as Moderator or Chair
man for 1891-92. This is the highest
honor in the gift of the churches to
confer. After a successful pastorate in
Toronto, Mr. McGregor removed last
October to Forest, Out., where he is
now ministering to the Congregational
Church, and doing missionary work in
the surrounding fields. He was mar
ried in 1882 to Miss E. Ashdown,
Toronto. As a contributor to one
the leading Toronto weeklies, his bio
graphical and critical papers on " !
and Poetry," have received wide and
able notice.

MEN OF- CANADA.

123

^fT) E. GALLAGHER, president
1\ of the Canada Business Col-
V^ lege, Hamilton, Out., was
born April 4th, 1853, at East Flamboro,
Wentworth County, Out. He was
educated at the High School, Water-
down, and graduated at the Canada
Business College in 1874, carrying
off the general proficiency prize. He
then taught in the Brantford public
schools as commercial master, and from
that removed to the Normal School,
Ottawa, where he held a similar posi
tion. In 1877 he was appointed teacher
in the Business College where he gradu
ated, and in 1880 Ivcanu- principal of the

same. The college, under his manage
ment has grown to great proportions, and
is to-day the largest and most progres
sive school of the commercial sciences in
Canada. In 1883 Mr. Gallagher was
appointed Dominion Government Civil
Service Examiner for Hamilton and
district, and has been twice elected first
vice-president of the Business Educa
tors Association of America. He is a
member of the Hamilton Board of
Trade, and Past Assistant Grand Secre
tary of the Grand Lodge of Fivr
Masons oi Canada. He was married
January ist, 1877, to Helen, daughter
of the late Jas. Horsburgh, Hamilton.

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\II:N OK CANADA.

OHX L. DAVISON, B.A.,
M.D., C.M., M.R.C.S., England,
Toronto, was born on the aoth
of November, 1853. He was educated
at Newbnrgh Grammar School; and
afterwards graduated from the Normal
School, Toronto, where he took the
McCnbe gold medal. He then received
an appointment in the Provincial Model
School, where he remained ten years,
and during that period graduated in arts
from Toronto University. He then at
tended Trinity Medical College, wli
lie graduated with first-class honors in
Uber this he studied in Edinburgh
and London , and IM.-C.-I me a member of t la-

Ro3 al College of Surgeons, England.
Returning to Canada he began the
practice of his profession, and in 1885
was appointed professor of pathol
in the Women s Medical College,
ronto. In 1 886 he was appointed to the
chair of Materia Medica and Therapeu
tics in Trinity Medical College, and 1 -
came sub-editor of the ( i///,r//,r l.nim-l
under the late Dr. Fulton, and after his
death was appointed editor in chief. In
7, in partnership with Dr. Sheard,
he purchased the journal, which they
still own. In iSS- he was appointed
on the staff of visiting physicians to
the Toronto General Hospital.

MKN OF* CANADA.

TV NDREW H. BAIRD,

^~\ Paris, Ontario, was
^^ born on the ist
of March, 1834, in the city
of Montreal, Que. He is
the eldest son of Nicol
Hngh Baird, Civil Engineer,
and Marj^ Telfer White,
both of whom were born in
Scotland, and were married
at By town (now Ottawa) in
1831. His father practiced
his profession in Russia for
a few years, then came to
Canada in 1827, an d was
employed on the Rideau
Canal under Colonel By,
and after this in the Public
Works Department until
his death in 1849. Mr.
Baird was educated at pri
vate schools in Montreal,
and came to Paris at the
age of fifteen as clerk for
Mr. Chas. Whitelaw, grain
merchant there, and with
the exception of four years,
when he was paymaster on
the Buffalo and Lake Huron
Railway, lias resided there
ever since. He is interested
in several of the Paris in
dustries, such as the Flouring Mills,
the Carpet Co. and the Wincey Mills
Co. He has been a member of the
Paris Town Council since 1863, with
the exception of three years, and has
held, for longer or shorter periods, the
offices of Councillor, Deputy Reeve,

School, and retired as captain in 1874.
In politics he is a Liberal-Conservative,
and takes an active part in political
campaigns, having contested the North
Riding of Brant in 1872 and in 1879.
Mr. Baird was married on the 2oth

of October, 1858, to Cynthia, eldest

Mayor, Warden of the County of Brant, daughter of the late Horace Capnm,
member of Public School Board, Presi- of South Dumfries. In religion , Mr.
dent and Director of the Mechanics
Institute, and President of the Board
of Trade. Mr. Baird was also Master
of Masonic Lodge Xo. 82. He lias

taken a very deep interest in the Cana
dian volunteer service, holds a first-
class certificate from the Military

Baird is a member of the Congrega
tional Church. The valuable services
he has rendered the town of Paris dur
ing his long public career have made
him deservedly popular, and have had
much to do with the prosperity of the
community.

126

MEN op CANADA.

DAM SPEXCE, carriage builder,
^Brantford, Ont., was born in

^ the Orkney Islands, Scotland,
on August Sth, 1830. He was married
on the 24th of January, 1856, to Sarah
Speer, who died on the i6th of Novem
ber, 1858, and was married again on
the i Sth of September, 1860, to Mar
garet vSpence. Mr. Spence was edu
cated in the schools of Orkney, but on
account of the distance he could only
attend in the summer season, so that
his early educational advantages were
:ipnratively limited. He assisted his
father on the farm for a year, and
at fifteen was apprenticed to the trade

&lt;&gt;f blacksmithing. After
serving three years, at the
fly a.^e of nineteen, he
left his native country for
Canada, and served two
years as a carriage black
smith under instructions
with Williams & Cooper, at
Hamilton, Ont. In i
he removed to Brantfonl
and worked as a journey
man for the firm of Smith
& McXaught. In the 3~ear
1857 he commenced busi
ness on his own account,
since which time his busi
ness has steadily increased,
until now it is one of the
best known in Ontario. Be
ginning as a blacksmith, he
added to this the manufac
ture of wagons and car
riages of all descriptions.
In June, 1864, his premises
were burned and his stock
consumed, leaving him with
out anything. He com
menced again, buying the
present site and building
upon it, and with the same
untiring energy that char
acterized his younger years,
he has attained his present position as
a prosperous and reliable business
man. Mr. Spence is a self-made man
and an example for many in Canada
to follow. He is a Presbyterian by
religious profession and a member of
Zion Church, with which he became
identified in 1855. In 1859 he was
elected to the eldership. For main-
years he was alderman of the citv and
a member of the public school hoard.
He is a member of the Masonic body
and of the United Workmen. In such
lives we have an illustration of what
faithful persevering efforts will accom
plish.

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127

: T . JAS. GAMMACK, M.A., LL.D..
East Toronto, Norway, P.O., Out.,
h was born at Turriff, Aberdeen-
shire, Scotland, on the 23rd of April, 1837.
He was educated at Turriff Parish School,
Aberdeen Grammar School, Marischal College
and University, Aberdeen, from which Univer
sity he received M.A. in 1857 anc l LL D. in
1887. He also attended the Theological Col
lege, Glenalmond, Perthshire in 1857-59, then
under Archdeacon Hannah, of Brighton, and
Canon Bright of Oxford. He was ordained
deacon in 1859, and priest 1861, was incum-
!. iit of vSt. Thomas, Tilly morgan, Aberdeen-
shire in 1861, St. John s Drumlithie, Kincard-
dineshire, 1866, and Hon. Chaplain to Royal
Infirmary, Aberdeen. 1887. Dr. Gammack
has contributed articles at various times to
Dr. Smith and Dr. Waiv s "Dictionary of
Christian Biography," Dr. Smith s and Arch.
Cheetham s " Dictionary of Christian Anti
quities," and to the Ctuitufiaii C/nar/ii&lt;ut .
He was married juth April, 1862, to Jane
Amu-, daughter of the late Rev. John Wilson,
M.A.. parish minister, Premnay, Scotland.

M. GRIFFITH. Hamilton, Out., was
born at Kilkenny, Ireland, May
I3th, 1840. He commenced his education in
Ireland, and completed it at the Hamilton
Commercial College. In 1855 he took up
land in Bruce County, where he farmed two
years, then moved to Toronto, where he
learned the shoe business. In 1861 he went
to Bowmanville, and in 1862 removed to New
York and entered a wholesale boot and shoe
house. In 1864 he came to Hamilton and en
tered partnership with his brother in the
manufacturing business. In 18(17 he went to
Kurope, and in 1868 to California, returning
in 1870, when he took a position as buyer for
T. C. Kerr & Co. In 1876 lie started for him
self, and afterwards took his brother into the
present partnership under the firm of Griffith
\- Co.. Hamilton and Quebec. Mr. Griffith is
an Episcopalian, and in politics a Conserva
live. He was alderman from 1885 to 1888.
he is ,i Free Ma-oii, member of the Scottish
Kite, of the A.O.U.W., of the I.O.F., and
Orange Lodge. He married, January, 1870,
Kli/abeth M. Davies, Cardiganshire, Wales.

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CANADA.

^ JOBKRT MARSHALL, Dundas street,
l\ London, Ont., was torn at Lambton
V^&gt; Park, Count)- of Durham, England,
November 2ist, 1852. He was educated at
Wapping school and Penshaw school, and, in
addition to the usual brandies, studied the art
of drawing with the object of becoming an
architect in connection with the Mining Insti
tute of Engineers in Newcastle-on-T\ m .
After spending two years in the practical part
of the business, he came to London, Ont., in
1872, and worked for a short time as a joiner.
He then engaged, like his brother, in the tea
business, and also in the oil producing busi
ness in the town of Petrolia. The business
has now acquired great proportions. extending
from Niagara to Windsor, and from Lake
Erie to the Georgian Bay. Mr. Marshall is a
number of the First Congregational Church,
Ion, Out., also treasurer of the congrega
tion, and teacher in the Sabbath School. He
is unmarried. The success of the Marshall
Bros, most emphatically denies the assertion
that pushing business men have no time lor
the work of tlie church.

EURGE MARSHALL, Dundas street,
* London, Ont., was l&gt;orn at Lambton
Park, County of Durham, England, Novem
ber 2ist, 1852. He was educated at Wupping
school and Penshaw school in the same county.
In his early life he learned the trade of joiner
in England at a town called Chester-le-street,
County of Durham. Afterwards he came to
the United States, and in the year 1873
worked in Chicago. He came to Canada in
1874 and began business in the tea trade in
London, Out., where he has continued ever
since. In 1877 he started in the oil business
at Petrolia, in which he is also now engaged.
Mr. Marshall is twin brother of Mr. Rol&gt;ert
Marshall, whose photograph and biography
appear on this same page. Mr. Marshall is
a member of the First Congregational Church
London, and also holds the "ii.

I Ie was married in 1881 to Miss Annie Sutln r
land, of Toronto. The Marshall ]:

-rably known over a 1 tioti of

( hitario. Their - nit of much

Mil attention t-&gt; business, and a thorough
knowledge of what their customers require.

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129

CHRISTOPHER C. ROBINSON,
I Aurora, Out., was born March

V-^&gt; i 7 th, 1853, at " Sleepy Hol
low," Toronto, son of the Hon. John
B. Robinson, late Lieut-Governor of
Ontario. He was educated at Upper
Canada College, and commenced study
of law with Robinson, Robinson el:
&lt; ) Brien, and passed first for admission
to the Law Society, and subsequently was
called to the Bar. In iSSa lie contested
the Riding of North York in the Con
servative interest against the present
Sheriff Widdifield, and again contested
the Riding in icSgo on the "Equal
Rights " platform. He has been Coun

cillor, Deputy Reeve, and Reeve of
Aurora, and in June, 1890, was ap
pointed solicitor for York. He has a
large practice in Toronto, with offices
in Aurora and West Toronto Junction.
Mr. Robinson was married June 23rd,
i SSo, to Margaret, daughter of Colonel
Norman T. MacLeod, of Drynoch
He is Past W.M. of "Rising Sun"
Lodge A.F. & A.M. 129. Past Master
Workmen of "Stella" Lodge 118
A.O.U.W., Past President " Loyalty "
Lodge S.O.E., and also former presi
dent of the Nortli York Conservative
Association. Mr. Robinson belongs to
the Episcopal Church.

MI-. x OF* CANAI&gt;\

-iTUGH DUNCAN CAMERON,
""^TI Hamilton, Out., was born in
^&gt; Perthshire, Scotland, 26th
July, 1833. His father came to Canada
in 1852 and settled in Huron County.
Mr. Cameron received his education at
the public schools, afterwards at a
private academy in Edinburgh. On his
arrival in Canada, he taught in the
to\\ nship of Williams, and subsequently
in that of Dorchester. In 1855 he was
appointed lu-ad master in (joderich,
which he he Id fifteen years, when he
line head master of (ialt Central
ool. In 1870 lie accepted a position
in the Huron and Erie Savings Co.,

and in 1871 was selected to organixe
and manage the Hamilton Provident
and Loan Society. He organized and
was afterwards president of tin-
Teachers Association of the County of
Huron. In religion Mr. Cameron is a
Presbyterian, and has held the off;
of manager, elder, superintendent of
.bath School, representative elder
at .Synod, and at the I niou of the
Churches. He is a Reformer, a mem
ber of St. Andre- :rty, and vice-
Mclent of the Laud M Co.
He married. April S, 1858, Harriet,
danjjiu-r of Thos. Putnam, Dorchester
townsliip.

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&gt;EV.T.S.LIXSCOTT,
was born in Devon,
England, on June
1846. When twelve
years old, business disaster
overtook his parents and he
struck out for himself, and
from that time has relied on
his own resources. His first
position was in a bookstore,
but other callings engaged
his energies before he joined
the ministry of the Method
ist Episcopal Church in Ca
nada in the year 1875. He
was converted in London,
England, in his nineteenth
year and immediately began
to preach in the parks and
squares of that city. The
Bible Defence Association
engaged his services, to de
fend the Bible against the
attacks of British Secular
ists. For four years, debat
ing and delivering lectures
on the Bible was his religi
ous employment. Mr. Lins-
cptt felt his need of educa
tion, and applied himself to
study with great energy and -^;

success. Under the pressure
of business, study and incessant public
speaking, his health was greatly shat
tered and he started for America. In
Ohio he went into book business again
and came to Ontario as a general agent.
He was induced to join the ministry as
above stated, successfully passing the
Conference examinations and was duly
ordained^ In 1879 he, for family rea
sons, retired from the pastorate and
took charge of the publishing business
of I .radley, Garretson & Co., at I .nnit-
ford, Out., of which business lie lias
still the control. Me is author of
The Path of Wealth" and several
pamphlets; the president of the Society

for the Prevention of Vice, treasurer of
the Evangelical Alliance, and a member
of various church boards. His services
as a preacher are in constant demand
and he is in Christian labors abundant,
in addition to the management of one
of the leading publishing houses in the
Dominion. Mr. and Mrs. Linscott with
their six children reside in the beautiful
suburban villa known as "Seven Acres,"
where, in leisure hours, he dispenses a
.ucuerous hospitality to his friends, lay
and clerical. By his employees lie is high
ly respected, and by his fellow eiti/cns
regarded as a man, tearless in defcudim-
the right and denouncing the w

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U WINSLOW OGDEN, M.B.,
M.D., Professor of Forensic
Medicine, Toronto University, was born
on the 3rd July, 1837, in Peel County,
Ont. His father was Wm. J. Ogden,
an officer of the York militia. On the
_ 7th of May, 1862, Dr. Ogden married
Elizabeth Price, daughter of the late
\Vm. McKeown. His early education
\\;is received at the public schools and
Toronto academy, then connected with
Knox College. He afterwards attended
Victoria College-, where he took the
alar arts course, and in is^x-nteml
the- Toronto School of Medicine, and
:it the- saint- time studied natural sci&lt;

in Toronto University. In
jSi&gt;o In- iM adnatcd with the
highest honors from Toron
to, and at a later date from
Victoria College, Cohourg.
In 1869 he was appointed
lecturer on medical juris
prudence and toxicology in
Toronto School of Medicine,
and in 1887, upon the for
mation of the medical facul
ty of Toronto University,
was appointed professor of
forensic medicine, which
also includes toxicology and
medical psychology. Dr.
Ogden has attained a posi
tion in his profession second
to none in Ontario, and is
known far beyond Toronto
as a public-spirited citizen,
who takes the deepest in
terest in all that affects the
welfare of the Dominion of
Canada. Since 1866 he has
been a member of the Public
School Board of Toronto,
and for some years its chair
man. In politics he is a
pronounced Reformer, and
has rendered valuable ser
vice to his part} . For a
long period he was a member of the
Toronto Reform Association, and also
held the office of vice-president. In
1879 he was nominated by the Reform
party as their candidate for the Legis
lature of Ontario, and although he
failed to secure election, he very great
ly increased the Reform votes usually
polled in the riding where lie ran. Dr.
ien is a member of the Methodist
Church, and has been a member of
nearly all the annual and general con
ferences. He is a member &lt;&gt;t the
Sons of Kngland. and medical director
and examiner for its beneficiary
partnient.

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133

EV. GEORGE \YM.
CALVERT, pas-
tor of the Metho
dist Church, Paris, Out.,
was born in Yorkshire,
England, March 3rd, 1846.
When four years old he
came to Canada with his
parents, and the family
settled near Toronto. In
1855 his father died, and
after two years spent at
Thornhill, young Calvert
found himself on a farm in
the township of Walpole.
Ten years of his life were
spent here, working on the
farm and going to school.
By the ambition and energy
which has always charac
terized him, he secured a
second and first-class certi-
cate, on which he taught
for three years. Mr. Cal
vert was now an earnest
Christian, and began to
show signs of the pulpit
ability which he in after
years developed in such a
marked degree. He began
to exercise his gifts, first as
a local preacher, and then
he felt the Divine call to the sacred
ministry. The caurch, recognizing
his gifts and graces, he was duly re
ceived as a probationer by the Wesleyan
Methodist Church in the year 1869.
The next six years were spent on
Cainsville, Aylmer and Port Stanley
circuits, and at Victoria University, and
in 1875 he was received into full con
nection in the Conference and ordained.
Since ordination he has served the fol
lowing churches Acton, London Hast,
St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Port
Dover, Norwich, and Paris. He re
ceived his education at the public
schools, as above intimated, also at

Cobonrg Collegiate Institute and Vic
toria University. On May i.^tli, 1885,
he married Miss Louie Riddle, of St.
Catharines, a lady of fine accomplish
ments and a beautiful Christian char
acter, who died September i4th, 1887.
Mr. Calvert is one of the able preachers
of the Methodist Church, and wherever
he is stationed attracts large congrega
tions to his ministry. Lie also excels
as a worker among the young people
of the church, and possesses in a marked
degree the rare quality of being able
to preach to children to their delight
and profit. He is also an able and out
spoken advocate of temperance.

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JOHN AUSTIN WORRELL,
M.A., B.C.L., Q.C., barrister,
Toronto, was born on the 2ist
of Jul} , 1852, at Smith s Falls, Lanark
County, Out. He is the son of the Rev.
J. B. Worrell, originally from London,
Eng., (well known as the Episcopalian
clergyman of Oakville), and Elizabeth
J. Lamb. Mr. Worrell was educated in
private schools, Trinity College School,
Wcston, and Trinity College, Toronto.
In iXog lie entered Trinity, and gradu
ated with double honors in classics and
mathematics in 1X7.2, taking " The
\\Vllin holarship" and " Prince

of Wales " pri/e. He tin n became

master of Port Hope Trinity
College School, and in 1X7.)
came to Toronto and be-an
the study of law in the
office of Harrison, ( )sler &
Moss. He was called to tin-
Bar in 1878, and imme
diately afterwards became a
member of the firm of
Crawford & Crombie, and
afterwards of Crombie,
Crombie & Worrell. After
the death of Ennestns
Crombie, the name of the
firm was again changed to
that of Crombie, Worrell
& Gwynne. In 1879 Trinity
College, Toronto, conferred
upon Mr. Worrell the degree
of Bachelor of Civil Law,
and in 1889 he was created
Q.C. by the Dominion
Cabinet of Canada. He is
a prominent and active mem
ber of the Anglican Church,
and has been for a number
of years a representative to
the Synods of the diocese
of Toronto and the Province
of Canada. In addition to
a large and lucrative prac
tice, he holds the position
of solicitor for the Bank of Montreal.
He takes an exceedingly active part in
Provincial and Dominion politics, and
for a number of years was president of
the Young Men s Liberal-Conservative
Association of Toronto, and was also
elected President of the Young Men s
Liberal-Conservative Association
( hitario. Mr. Worrell is one of tin-
most useful and able men of the many
that the Queen City p&lt;
nounced alike in his religious and poli
tical convictions, but at the same time
lending his influence to all enterpr:
that tend to promote the welfare of his
country.

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135

JOHN MARTIN, barrister, soli
citor and notary public, of
Toronto, was born in Mono
township, County of Simcoe, Out., 8th
November, 1841. His father came to
Canada when voting, and settled on a
farm near Orangeville. Mr. Martin
was educated in the public schools and
by private tuition. At the age of four
teen he became assistant book-keeper
in tlie Exchange Bank, Toronto. From
1860 to 1863 he taught public school,
and in February, 1864, came to Toronto
and studied la\v in the office of Knglish
ec Foster, and subsequently with
Larratt \V. Smith, D.C.L. He then

went to London and concluded his
studies in the office of Y. Crowyn,
LL.B., and was called to the Bar in
1873. After this he became partner
with Mr. Crowyn for about five years,
when he finally removed to Toronto,
and has since practiced his profession
there. Mr. Martin was married on the
i jth June, 1874, to Sophia, daughter
of Charles Scadding, who became heir-
at-law of his father, John Scadding,
who accompanied Governor Simcoe to
Canada as private secretary, and neice
of Rev. H. Scadding, I ).!)., Toronto,
Mr. Martin is an Episcopalian, and in
politics a Liberal.

M r. N OF v. \\.\i &gt;.\

was

M. STAEBLER, the present
mayor of the well-known
manufacturing town of Berlin,
born August i6th, 1846, in the
County of Waterloo. When but mere
ly a lad he was obliged to perform hard
manual toil in carving out a pioneer s
house with his father, which, of course,
prevented his attendance at school.
Hut Young Staebk-r was determined to
have an education, and so utilixed his
few spare moments that lie can to-day
talk, read and write the English and
man languages fluently, and is in
the highest scii-c of the word a self-
made man. His general intelligence

and business capacity soon attracted
public attention, and in the year 1880
he was elected a member of the Town
Council, which was soon followed by
the greater honor of the reeveship.
Both of these offices he filled with credit
to himself and satisfaction to the people,
which was made evident by his election
to the mayoralty in 1X0.1 by a hand
some majority. In matters of religion
he is broad and liberal in his views, and
is in sympathy with all who an- en-

;n Christian work irrespecti\&lt;
their creed. Mr. Stacblcr s success is
the result of great industry and per
severance.

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137

EORGE MUNNS BARTON,
-* barrister-at-law and ex-Mayor
of Dundas, Hamilton, Out., was born
at Carrick-on-Shannon, Count}* Leitrim,
Ireland, on the i2th July, 1829, and
was married at Dundas in 1851 to
Elizabeth Alicia, daughter of Major
Thomas Atkins, and granddaughter of
Major-General Atkins, of H.M.S. India.
He was educated privately in Toronto,
and entered the law office of Henry
Eccles in 1847. His father having
died when he was only five years old,
and his mother when he was but six
teen, cast him at an early age on his
own resources. He availed himself of
the Toronto Mechanics In
stitute and improvement
societies in his education,
having as companions the
late Senator John Mac-
donald and Mr. Gordon
Brown. In 1849 ne re ~
moved to Dundas, where,
upon the death of Mr.
Duffield, the junior partner,
he took charge of the law
office of "Win. Notman, Q.C.
In 1852 Mr. Barton was ad
mitted as attorney-at-law,
and entered into partnership
with Mr. Notman, the firm
soon acquiring one of the
largest practices west of
Toronto. In the winter of
1854-55 he was elected a
member of the Dundas Town
Council and served as mayor
in 1855, but refused re-elec
tion, as he did also the
nomination for coalition
candidate in the- North Rid
ing of Wentworth. In 1855-
57 he was connected with
the woollen factory of Dun
das in addition to his law
practice, an enterprise which
was exceedingly successful

and took prizes for their manufac
tures at all the Provincial Expositions.
In 1859 Mr. Barton was called
to the Canadian Bar and opened
a branch Chancery office in Toronto,
and served for seven years as trustee of
the Hamilton Law Association Direc
tory. An offer made by his political
friends of the Judgeship of AYentworth
County he declined, as well as other
proffered honors. Mr. Barton is a
Baldwin Reformer and National Policy
man, an Anglican Low Churchman,
and now spends his later years in
literary and scientific pursuits in addi
tion to his law practice in Hamilton.

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MI--..N t&gt;K CANADA.

-^TXTXCAX MAkons. M.D..

J r.:.intford. Out., \vas born in
the year iN.}J in Ar^yk-sliire,
tland, and \vas married in 1X70 to
Kli/a Brvcc, daughter of Mr. George
ce, of Mount Pleasant, and sister
of Dr. George Bryce, of Manitoba Col
lege. The father of Dr. Marquis clk-d
when he was seven years of age, and
two years afterwards, his mother with
her five children emigrated to New
York, U.S., and located for a year near
Caledonia, New York State. After this
she came to Canada, and with her
family settled in the township of Brant-
ford, County of Brant. Dr. Marquis

spent his early years on the farm. He
was educated in the public schools of
the county, and afterwards at the
.niniar School of the village of
Mount 1 leasant. the head master at
that time being \Yaltcr T. Briggs. to
whose ability as a teacher Dr. Marquis
owes much of his subsequent succc-^
in life. Mr. Briggs was not only sin
gularly gifted in his profession, but
kind and sympathetic as a friend to all
his pupils. On leaving the grammar
school he immediately commenced the
study of medicine under the Hon. Dr.
John Rolph, who was then Dean of the
School of Medicine in connection with
Victoria University. Gra
duating in the year 1867,
he at once commenced the
practice of his profession
in the village of Mount
Pleasant, near the city of
Brant ford, where he re
mained for twenty-two years.
On the death of Dr. Win.
Corson, he received from
the ( hitario Government the
appointment of physician
to the Ontario Institute for
the Blind in Brantford, and
removed from Mount Pleas
ant to that city, where he
now resides. Dr. Marquis
has a very large practice
both in city and country,
and is sought after very
frequently in consultation.
He has repeatedly visited
the New York hospitals,
and is regarded as a special
1st in several intricate dis
eases. I Ie is a member and
manager of Zion Presby
terian Church, and has b&gt;
tor two years president of
Brant County Medical A*
.ation, in which he i--
deservedl v popular.

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V\/ALTER WOODS, senior mem-
V \ her of the well known firm of
\\ alter Woods & Co., manufacturers,
importers and wholesale dealers in
wooden ware, willow ware and grocers
sundries, Hamilton, Out., was horn on
the loth of July, iX.jS, and is the eldest
son of James Woods, for many years
an esteemed resident of Brantford, and
one of the pioneer settlers of Brant
Count}-, having at one time occupied
part of the property now so well known
as "How Park farm on the ( .rand
River. At the age of fourteen Mr.
\Yoods began to make his way in the
world by selecting a mercantile life as

his vocation, and at the age of eighteen
had charge of one of the leading
crockery and china bouses in Ontario.
In 1X71 he began business in a small
way on his own account, and soon after
moved to Hamilton, where, by strict
attention to business, liberal advertis
ing and bard work, he has built up one
of the best known houses in his line in
Canada. His well-known success is
due to the uniform quality of his goods,
and the unflinching integrity with
which he conducts his business. Mr.
Woods is a member of the Presbyterian
Church, and, though not an active poli
tician, is a staunch Reformer.

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Jl LFREDJOHX WILKES, Q.C.,
"2~\ LL.B., of the firm of Hardy,
V^ Wilkes & Hardy, Brantford,
was born in that city, December i5th,
iS.}7. his hither being Mr. Jas. \Yilkes,
who is still the highly respected trea
surer of that city. He was educated
at the Brantford public schools and at
the University of Toronto where he
took the decree of LL.B. He com
menced the stndv of law in Brantford
and completed it under lion. S. H.
Blake, (J.C.. Toronto. He began his
professional studies at sixteen, and
first as barrister at the age of
twenty-one, the first term at which an

examination was held after his arriving
at that age. He is City Solicitor, and,
in addition to a large practice in the
city and neighborhood, has acted as
Deputy Judge for the County of Brant
at different periods, and was created
&lt;J C. in January, 1890. Mr. \Vilkcs
was trustee of the Public School Board
for ten years, and chairman for three
years in succession. He was captain
in the "Ihiffcrin Rifles" for seven
years, and holds a first-class certificate
iu the volunteer corps. I h- \\ as married
June :?rst, 1.^X7. to Esther E. Haycock.
In politics he is a Reformer, and in
religion an . palian.

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141

NDREW J. HARRINGTON,
M.D., M.R.C.S., England,
Toronto, was born at Lind
say, June 24th, 1861. His father was
Andrew Jackson Harrington, of New
York State. He was educated at Port
Perry High School, and then became
apprenticed to the drug business. He
afterwards attended the Ontario School
of Pharmacy, where he received the
Rose Gold Medal for Materia Medica.
In 1885 he went to Chicago and passed
the examinations before the Board of
Pharmacy of the State of Illinois, tak
ing the first place in all his exami
nations. Dr. Harrington pursued his

studies at Toronto School of Medicine
and graduated with honors at Victoria
University, Cobourg, in 1889. In 1890
he went to Europe and spent a year in
further study at London, Edinburgh
and Paris, graduating as a member of
the Royal College of Surgeons, Eng
land. In 1891 he returned to Canada
and began the practice of his profession
in Toronto, where he is now working
up a successful practice. During his
student days Dr. Harrington was in
the office of Dr. Arthur Jukes Johnson.
He was married November nth, 1890,
to Lizzie, daughter of the late William
Caiger, of Toronto.

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=&lt;TN AVID LOWREY, M.D., Brant-
J ford, Out., was born September
i-nh, 1846, in the County of
Hastings, Out. He received his pre
liminary education at the Newburgh
Academy, and afterwards entered
Trinity College, Toronto, where he
duated in 1879. He began public
life as a common school teacher, and
afterwards went into business, at the
"f 21. In 1876 he gave up mer
cantile life and began tile practio
medicine, hut after a short time
ed an appointment from the Canada
Life Assurance Company of Hamilton
to look alter their iir

counties in Western Ontario. At the
present time he conducts a very la-
business in real estate in the town of
Gait and elsewhere, and is also engaged
in extensive lumbering operations in
the Count)- of Bruce. Dr. Lowrcv is
a prominent member of the Methodist
denomination, a local preacher, c ass
leader, steward and Sabbath School
superintendent, and takes a deep in-
-t in all moral and religions work.
He is a prononiH ihitionist and

active in temperance reform. He was
married August i^th. iS;.), to Mary
Cathey, daughter of John Catlu-v. Ks C ,"..
Alderville, &lt; hit.

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143

REV. GEORGE
A. MITCHELL, B. A.,
pastor of Zion Tabernacle,
Hamilton, Out., was born
in North Toronto, January
3 ist, 1841. James Mitchell,
his father, came from the
North of Ireland in 1832.
His mother was a daughter
of the late Jacob Snider, a
U.E. Loyalist of German
descent. Rev. Dr. Scad-
ding, in his volume " To
ronto of Old," refers to the
subject of our sketch and
his brother, William J., and
says they " were to be seen
twice every day, at all sea
sons, traversing the distance
between Eglington and To
ronto, rising early and late
taking rest, in order to be
punctually present at, and
carefully ready for, class
room or lecture-room in
town, and this process was
persevered in for the length
ened period required for a
succession of curriculums."
Both brothers ranked high
among the prize men at
Upper Canada College.
George matriculated with honors in
mathematics at Toronto University,
and devoted himself to the course in
metaphysics and modern languages,
and graduated with honors in the latter
department in 1867. At the age of
sixteen he was converted and entered
the ministry of the Wesleyan Metho
dist Church in 1865. Previous to ordi
nation he was stationed at Clinton,
Cooksville, Sarnia and Chatham ; after
ordination lie labored successively at
Petrolia, Kincardine, Wingham. Kxeter,
Harriston, Niagara Falls South, Tilson-
burg and Hamilton. As a pastor and
an organizer of the elements of the

church into peaceful and united action,
as a patient and persevering worker
with children and young people, and
as an earnest and practical preacher,
securing increased numbers, stability
and spirituality in his various charges,
he has few superiors. He has held
prominent positions in temperance work,
is one of the board of examiners for
Niagara Conference, also local ex
aminer for the American Institute of
Sacred Literature. He has also filled
the offices of district chairman, secre
tary of Niagara Conference, general
president of the Theological Union, and
delegate to the General Conference.

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, -iv

CLAYTON SLATER was born in
^^_^^&lt;^, Banioldswick, Yorkshire, on
January 22, 1839, and was married on
the 20th of February, 1858, to Judith,
daughter of Samuel Proctor. Mr. Slater
was educated, as he himself says : " in
the high school of practical experience."
\\ hen seven years old he commenced
working in cotton ; first, on a bobbin
wheel, then hand loom weaving, after
that power loom weaving up to eighteen
years of age, and since then manufac
turing cotton and woollen goods of
various descriptions. He came to Ca
nada in the year I SS&lt; &gt;, when he built
a 1. !ton mill, at what is called

" llolniedale," on the out
skirts of Hrantfonl. The
first piece of ijoods made in
this mill was wo\eii by Mrs.
Slater to show that there is
nothing degrading in honest
toil. In iSS;, Mr. Slater
built a wince}- mill, which
he is now operating. J I
has been all along a str&gt;
opponent of the high pro-
tective policy of both Canada
and the United States, be
lieving that it works against
the best interests both of
manufacturers and the work
ing classes, and that it is
calculated to ruin any coun
try that adopts and clings
to it. He is well informed
on all questions affecting
trade and the manufacturing
interests both of England,
Canada and the United
States, and can discuss by
the hour the relation of
supply and demand, as well
as the effects of a protective
tariff upon these natural
laws. In religion Mr. Slater
is a Baptist and is a most
liberal supporter of that
church. He was for a time alderman
of the city of Brantford, serving the city
with marked ability in that capacity;
but the pressure of his extensive busi
ness has prevented him accepting any
other public offices. He has all the
characteristics of an honest out-spoken
Englishman, and frequently speaks, on
public occasions, in favor of his political
views. Tempting offers have been
made to him to remove his extensive
wincey mill to Kent, Ohio; but it is in
be hoped that the city of Brantford and
the province of Ontario will not be
called upon to suffer the loss of such
an important industry.

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\\/M S&gt; SPENCER HARRISON,
M.D., C.M., Brantford, Out,
was born in Milton, Halton County, on
the loth of August, 1863. He received
his education at the public school in
Milton, Waterdown High School, and
Hamilton Collegiate Institute. He re
ceived his professional education at
Trinity Medical College, Toronto, and
graduated in 1883 as M.D., C.M., with
first-class honors. His father, who is
still living (1891), is in his S.|tli year,
and one of the oldest settlers of Halton
County. Dr. Harrison spent his early
life on his father s farm. I Ie commenced
the practice of his profession at Cooks-

ville, County of Peel, where he remained
two years. In 1887 he went to Europe,
where he visited the large hospitals in
England and other countries. On re
turning he began practice in the citv
of Brantford, where he has already
acquired a large patronage. He is a
member of Brant County Medical As
sociation, an enthusiast in his profes
sion, and well read in medical science.
Dr. Harrison was married on the 6th
of August, 1884, to Emma Bertha
Skirrow, of Toronto. He is a member
of the Methodist Church, teacher of a
Bible class, and a member of various
benevolent societies.

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~^T\ K V. HOWARD CAvSSlDY, Dean
|\ of Toronto, was born there on
Vss October 4th, 1845. He is
the son of James Cassidy, who came
from Fermanagh County, Ireland, and
settled in Toronto. The Dean received
his education at the separate schools
and St. Michael s College, Toronto, and
in 1866 he entered the Grand Theo
logical Seminary at Montreal, and was
ordained to the priesthood of the Roman
Catholic Church by the late Archbishop
Lynch, at St. Michael s Cathedral,
Toronto, in &lt; )cto!x.-r, iSoS. He then
became assistant ; : the churches

in the parishes of Hrock and St. Catha

rines. In 1871 he was appointed over
the churches at Thornhill and Rich
mond Hill, subsequently he had charge
of the parishes of Pickering and To
ronto townships, Peel County, where
he remained for over ten years, after
which he took charge of the church at
South Adgila. In 1889 he became
1 t-an of Barrie, where lie remained
until January, 1891, u hen lie was ap-

:ited pastor of St. Helen s Church,
with the title of Dean of Toronto.
The numerous churches built by Father

M&lt;ly will stand as monuments of
his affectionate service and untiring
energy in the prosecution of his work.

OF- CANADA.

^&lt;7T) EV - WILLIAM ARMSTRONG
IV HUNTER, M. A., Toronto, was
V born May 23rd, 1855, at
Millbrook, Out. He was edncated at
Peterboro Collegiate Institute, and in
1873 entered the University of Toronto,
where he graduated with honors in
iS~7, taking the gold medal for mental
and moral philosophy. In the entrance
examination, he gained a scholarship
for general proficiency, and took honors
in classics, mathematics and modern
languages, as also several valuable
pri/es during his course in arts. In
1^77 he entered upon the study of
theology in Knox College, Toronto,

where he graduated in iSSo. He also
attended Union Theological Seminary,
New York, where he also graduated. On
November i6th, iSSo, he was ordained
and inducted as pastor of the Parkdale
Presbyterian Church, where he re
mained until 1884, when he accepted a
unanimous call to the church in
Orangeville. In 1888 he was again
called to Erskine Church, Toronto, as
successor to the Rev. John Smith,
where he has been successful in gather
ing around him a large congregation.
He was married i2th October, iSSi, to
Lizzie, daughter of Captain William
Chambers, of Woodstock, Out.

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P WM. ELLIS, Toronto,
was born in that city September
nth, 1856. His father was
W. II. Ellis, C.E., of Liverpool, Eng.
Mr. Ellis was educated at the Toronto
Mode. -1 School and Collegiate Institutes.
At an early age he became apprenticed
to the working jewellery business. In
iS;2,in company with his twin brother.
IK- founded the "firm of I&gt;. W. Elli* oc
Co., wholesale jewellers, his brother.
M. C. Ellis, being now president of the
Canadian Association of Dealers in
American Watches and Ca- The

firm employ over one hundred hands,
and do the largest jewellery bnsii;

of the kind in Canada Mr. Ellis is a
member and steward of the Eglinton
Methodist Church, and takes an acti\e
part in the affairs of the denomination,
lie is also a member of the Board ot
Trade, vice-president of the Canadian
Manufacturers Association, and chair
man of the Industrial Art and Design
Committee, and has also been vice-;
sident of the Toronto Yonn^ Men s

Liberal-Conservative .tion. !!

was married in l88o to J- .li/abeth K..
daughter of the late Jas. (iooderham.
.Streetsville, ( )nt. Mr. Kllis gained his
present honorable position by hoii-
per&gt;e\-ering industry.

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149

. JAMES WOODSWORTH,

uperinteiident of Methodist
Missions in Manitoba and
the North-West, was born in Toronto
on the 3rd of May, 1843. He was
married to Miss E. Josephine Shaver,
of Etobicoke, on the i6th of June,
1868. In June, 1864, he was received
on probation for the ministry of the
Methodist Church, and ordained in June,
1868. He afterwards engaged in pas
toral work in Ontario until 1882, when
he was transferred to Manitoba, and
stationed at Portage la Prairie. Mr.
Woodsworth has during his ministry
held many important offices, such as
chairman of the Bracebridge
district in 1880, and of the
Portage la Prairie district
from 1882 to 1887, and was
a member of the General
Conferences of 1882, 1883,
1886 and 1890. At the
General Conference of 1886
he was appointed Superin
tendent of Missions in the
North-West, to which he
was re-elected in 1890. He
was president of the Mani
toba and North-West Con
ference for 1885-86, and
has been elected one of
the twelve ministerial dele
gates from Canada to attend
the Methodist Ecumenical
Council in Philadelphia in
1891. Mr. Woodsworth is
a clear and forcible preacher,
an earnest and untiring
worker, and has done a great
work in Manitoba and the
Xorth-Wfst. His quadren
nial report to the General
Conference of 1890 showed
a wonderful amount of pros
perity and progress in the
work committed to his
charge, and depicted in elo

quent language the vast possibilities of
that great country, of which he may
be regarded as the Methoclistic official
head. He is a man of deep and ster
ling piety, and enjoys the unqualified
confidence of all his brethren, lay and
clerical. He is enthusiastic concerning
his field of labor, and expects that in
the future Winnipeg will become com
mercially and socially, what it is now
geographically, the centre of the Do
minion. In his addresses in the East,
he has given a great deal of practical in
formation, and disabused many minds of
false notions concerning what he calls
"The Canada of the future."

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"VHWTi &gt;N ALBERT I nWKLL,

- ^ * M.l&gt;., Toronto, was born at
&gt;nt., on tlu- 3 ist January,
&gt;O, and was married to Mary A.
Thomas, May i5th, 1877. Ik- took his
art course at Victoria College, Cobourg,
and his medical course at Trinity Col
lege, Toronto, where he gained the
University medal in 1875. In the
same year he attended Bellevue Hospi
tal Medical College, New York, and
received the " Mott " surgical prize.
His preceptors were Drs. Clark and
Wade, of Cobourg, and Dr. Frank H.
Hamilton, of New York. Dr. Powell
was one of the youngest volunteers at

the Fenian Raid in 1866. After that
lie took a eonrse and was graduated at
the School of r.uuiK-ry. j K- i s a keen
sportsman and lias always 1&gt;een fond
of athletic pursuits. I &gt;r. 1 owell began
])ractice at Fdgar, Sinieoe County,
wlu-re he remained eleven years. In
iSS6 he removed to Toronto, where he
has acquired an excellent practiee. I !.-
is a frequent contributor to medical
journals, and has read many pa].
before medical societies. Dr. Powell
comes of good old Methodist stock and
is an active worker and church member.
He is a thoroughly pronounced tem
perance reformer, one of the founders
and the second president of
the Medical Student s Tem
perance League, an organi-
zatir n to which about half
of the medical students in
Toronto now belong. He was
for three years treasurer of
the Ontario Medical Associa
tion, and for one year its
vice-president. Among the
many professional and re
sponsible positions held by
Dr. Powell, the following may
be named : Lecturer on the
Practice of Surgery in the
Women s Medical College,
Toronto ; Second Demon
strator of Anatomy and
Lecturer on Surgical Appli
ances in Trinity Medical
College, Coroner of the city
of Toronto, curator of the
Ontario Medical Library,
first vice-president of tin-
Toronto Medical Society,
Surgeon to the Mas^i-y
Manufacturing Compauv,
Medical Fxamim-r of the

nfederatiou Li
lion, ineuilK-r of tli&lt;- Torunto
Amateur Photographic A
sociation.

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(-^gi
KORGK I-;. PATTISOX, Electric Street
X Car manufacturer, St. Catharines,
Out., was born September i6th, 1838, at Perth,
Lanark County. He commenced his educa
tion at the public school, Perth, and finished
at the township of Drummond. After leaving
school lie was apprenticed four years to car
riage making, and afterwards followed that
business as foreman of a carriage factory until
1874, when he entered into partnership with
\V. \V. V. Corbin, under the title of Pattison
& Corbin. Their place of business is situated
at Xi&gt;s. 4 and 6 Queenston street. In iXcjo
they abandoned the manufacture of carriages,
etc., and are now making a specialty of
electric tram cars, which are fast gaining a
wide reputation, being used in Hritish Colum
bia, the North-West, and the principal cities
of Ontario. In religion Mr. Pattison is a
Presbyterian. In politics he is a Reformer.
He is a member of the Masonic body, of the
!.().( ).! ., and Home Circle. II,- was alderman
for nine years and school trustee fifteen yi
Hi- was married on February loth, I Xn; v to
Ann, daughter of Jas. Harris, St. Catharines.

\\ / \V. V. CORHIX, Kicctric Street Car

V V manufacturer, St. Catharines, ( )nt.,
was born October i4th, 1X38, i 1 Xew York
State, I .S.A. He received his education at
the public schools of St. Catharines. After
leaving school he decided to follow the mech
anical line and was apprenticed four years
to the business of carriage making, and con
tinued in the same as journeyman and foreman
until 1X65, when he began business on his
own account. In 1X74 he formed a partner
ship with G. Iv Pattison, under the title of
Pattison iV Corbin. In 1X91. they gave up
carriage building for the manufacture of eli-c
trie tram cars, which they have now made a
-Salty. Their buMiicss, which is now very
large, extends to British Columbia, where their
cars are used, and also in prominent cities in
Ontario. Mr. Corbin is in religion a Metho
dist, and in politics a Reformer. He is a
member of the Masonic Brotherhood, also of
the Odd Fellows, and numerous other societies.
He was married on May jSth. iXhn, to Hannah,
eldest daughter of J. Potts, of St. Catharines,
( )ntario.

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EARDLEY H. KOYL, M.A.,-:
Niagara Falls, Out., was born at
Centralia, Out. He is the second
son of Rev. Ephraim L. Koyl, Methodist
minister. He intended entering business life,
but in 1878 felt called to the sacred ministry.
He was admitted to the London district on
probation and afterwards transferred to Brant-
ford, and is thus a member of the Niagara
Conference of the Methodist Church. With
indefatigable energy he pushed his way
through college, graduating with high honors
in metaphysics in 1886. He also obtained the
Pimshon prize, and was valedictorian for that
He was ordained in Woodstock the
of his graduation, and was afterwards
stationed at Paris, Beamsville and Ingersoll.
After which he was laid aside for a time on ac-
nt of ill health, but has since been fully
red. Mr. Koyl as a preacher is more than
ordinarily attractive and impressive, being
gifted with unusual oratorical powers, he can
not fail to rise to a high ]&gt;osition in his church.
He waa married August 2sth. i.ssi,. to Mi-s
Leila Higclow, of Lindsay. Out.

. ,1.\ THOMAS VOADKX, B.A., of
1\ Cathcart, Ont., was lioni December
V 2 9th. "857, at St. Thomas. He
remained at home on his father s farm until
eighteen years of age, after which he com
menced teaching school. He received his
education at the High School in St. Thomas,
and at Victoria University, where he was a
specialist in Hebrew. In 1875 he was con
verted and at once joined the Methodist
Church. It soon became evident to the church
that he had qualifications for the ministry, and
in 1876 was granted a local preacher s license.
In 1878 he was received on probation by the
London Conference. Before ordination he
travelled the following circuits : South Cayu.
Springfield and Bismarck. He was ordai;.
in 1884 and was apjxrintcd to Sheffield circuit.
\vlu-re lie remained two years. He then took
a trip to Midland for his health, and returning,
spent one year in Michigan, when he again
returned to Ontario, and was apjMiintcd to his
nt charge. Mr. Voadi-n : ;V e

work for the church of his choii , . and is
1 l&gt;y his ]&gt;eo])lc.

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153

&lt;T)OBERT JAFFRAY, J.P., Surry
J[\ Lodge, Toronto, was born 23rd
VS&gt; January, 1832, at " Skeoch
Farm," near Bannockburn, Scotland.
He was educated at Stirling Academy,
and, when fifteen years of age, entered
the establishment of J. R. Dymock,
(now Dymock cc Guthrie, grocers,
Edinburgh). In 1852 Mr. J affray came
to Toronto, and in 1859 began business
as wholesale and retail dealer in
groceries and provisions, which he car
ried on till 1883. He was married in
1860 to Sarah, daughter of John Bugg,
Toronto. During his active life he
has been Government director of the

Northern Railway, president of the
Granite Curling Club, and at this date
is vice-president of The Land Security
Co., president of The Globe Printing
Co., and of The Toronto Real Kstate
Investment Co., director of The Toronto
General Trust Co., of the Imperial
Bank, of The Central Canada Loan &
Savings Co., of The North American
Life Assurance Co., and The Toronto
Incandescent Electric Light Co. Has
been for many years member of the
Council of the Board of Trade, a mem
ber of the Masonic- body, and an active
Liberal in politics, being now president
of The Toronto Reform Association.

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IEV. \VM. \VP:BB PERCIVAL,

M.A., Richmond Hill, York
Count} , Out., was born at
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island,
on the 1 5th of November, 1841. He
is descended of Scotch-Irish parentage.
At the age of twelve he entered the
in mar School of the Prince of
Wales College, where he remained six
years, and then studied for two years at
Mount Allison Academy, Sackville,
N.I!. lie received the decrees of P&gt;.A.
and M.A. from a university in the
United State-. Kor four years he was
missionary in Bermuda, and then was
ordained as a minister of the Methodist

Church, on July 2nd, 1866, by the
Rev. George Scott, D.D., of the British
Wesleyau Conference. He held pas
torates in succession in New U runs-
wick, the city of St. John s, Nfld., and
Victoria, B.C., where he remained for
three years. Having changed his views
on doctrine and politv, he resigned his
ministry in the Methodist Church, and
was received into the Presbyterian
Church at the (ieneral Assembh

S " ii after he was called to
his present charge. Mr. Perch al was
married on the 5th of July, iS66, to
Annie, only daughter of Rev. Samuel
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155

LFRED M. COSBY,
Toronto, was born
in the County of
Welland on the nth Sep
tember, 1840. His ances
tors were U. E. Loyalists,
who preferred pioneering in
Canada under the old flag
to citizenship under the
Stars and Stripes. He was
educated in Toronto, and
took away from the schools
ample knowledge for a suc
cessful business life. Bank
ing having most attractions
for him, he entered the
Bank of Toronto as clerk
in 1 86 1, and after giving
proof of industrious habits
and excellent business
ability, he was appointed
manager of the branch at
Port Hope. This position he
held until 1876, when he re
tired from banking life and
was chosen to the manage
ment of the London and
Ontario Investment Com
pany, where he has re
mained as the head of this
important business ever ^f

since. It need hardly be
said that he is regarded by all who
know him as a man of rare business
habits, energetic and pushing, while at
the same time possessed of a clear head
and sound judgment. He has in his
veins a mixture of the Irish and Scotch
elements, which, when properly blend
ed, are of rare value to public men
the impetuosity and fire of the one
being tempered and restrained by the
cool judgment and caution of the other.
Mr. Cosby is a Liberal in politics, but
lias never taken any prominent part,
and sec-ins to have no desire for party
strife. In religion lie belongs to the
Presbyterian Church, as did his ances

tors. He was married in 1870 to Clara
A. Worts, daughter of J. G. Worts, of
the widely known firm of Gooderham
cc Worts, distillers, Toronto. As a
resident of Toronto, he is an important
acquisition to the mercantile and social
life of the city, and in his own sphere
less obtrusive perhaps than that of
many others, has aided in its progress.
Such sterling, straightforward business
men, found at the head of so many of
our monetary institutions, have given
Canada a reputation for integrity and
solidity above that of many other coun
tries, That their number may never
grow less is to be devoutly wished.

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\/ERY REV. GEORGE MIGNON

* IXXES, Dean of the Diocese of
Huron, St. Paul s Cathedral, London,
Out., was born at Weymouth, Dorset,
England, on the 2ist January, 1826.
He was married first in 1854 to Eliza
beth Ann, daughter of Colonel Clarke,
of the 76th Regiment, and second in
7 to Annie, daughter of Daniel
MrCallum, Esq., of Quebec. His
father was the Rev. John Boutet Innes,
an English clergyman, and his mother
Mary Evans. Dean Innes was educat
ed at Mill-Hill ColU-e. England, and
at Sandhurst Militarv College, and is
an M.A. i.f Bishop s College I nr

shy. He entered the army
in iX.jij. and served for over
a period of twelve years in
the Royal Canadian Rifles.
from which he retired as
captain in 1861. He then
studied theology, and was
ordained deacon at London
in 1862 by the Bishop of
Huron, and priest in the
following year. He was
then appointed incumbent
of Christ Church, London,
and in 1863 went to Quebec
as assistant minister in the
Cathedral, returning to Lon
don in 1868 as assistant
in the Cathedral there. In
1869 he was appointed
Canon of the Cathedral, in
1871 Rector, and in 1888
Dean of Huron. He has
held many other important
offices, such as Commissary
and Administrator of the
Diocese of Huron for Bishop
Hellmuth and Bishop Bald
win, and Commissary in
Huron for the Bishop of
Algoma. Dean Innes is a
man of liberal scholarship,
very zealous in the work of
the Gospel, and is beloved and respect
ed, not only by the members of the
Anglican Church, but by every Christian
denomination. I le is a model parochial
pastor, throwing his whole heart and soul
into his work, and sympathising with
his flock in their varied circumstances.
As a preacher he is pleasing and
impressive, thoroughly Evangelical i.i
his theology, and fearless in setting
forth the Gospel. His congregation
is large, and his infltu-nei- for good
felt far beyond the eity of London.
h men are the light of the
world and the. hope of Christian
civilization.

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157

ISAAC JAMES BIRCHARD, M. A.,
Ph.D., mathematical master in the
Brantford Collegiate Institute, was
born at Uxbridge, Out., October nth,
1850. His early life was spent npon
the farm, but being very fond of books,
all his spare moments were devoted to
study. At the age of fifteen he ob
tained a first-class teacher s certificate,
from which time his energies were
devoted to educational pursuits. He
attended the Normal School, Toronto,
distinguishing himself as a teacher,
and winning the Provincial gold medal
in 1874. Six years later he obtained
the B.A. degree, with first-class honors,
from Toronto University,
and the Ph.D. degree from
Syracuse University in 1884.
Since that time he has done
considerable original work
in mathematics, being joint
author of two works in
Algebra, and sole author of
a work on Trigonometry.
His books are extensivelv
used throughout Ontario
and the North-West, and
have received the distin
guished honor of a flatter
ing review in the leading
mathematical journal in
Germany. As a teacher he
has been especially success
ful in each of the positions
he has held. He was prin
cipal of one of the large
public schools in Toronto
for five years, which he te-
signed to enter upon Col
legiate Institute work. He
lias always taken a very
active interest in teachers
associations, both county
and provincial, and is the
present secretary of the
High School Teachers As
sociation for Ontario. He

is an official member of the First
Methodist Church, the efficient super
intendent of its Sunday School, and an
ex-president of the City Sunday School
Association. A diligent biblical student
himself, reading the sacred text in
Greek and Hebrew, he is also an en
thusiastic worker in organizing and
conducting conventions and normal
classes for the improvement of Sunday
School teachers. Dr. Birchard is a
Past Master and the present secretary
of Brant Lodge A.F. & A.M., and also
a Royal Arch Mason. He was married
December ijth, 1870, to Miss Bertha
Chapman, of Kingston, Out.

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T^RED. I 1 .. CTMHERLANI), M.A.,
^1 Toronto, wax horn :it Portsmouth,

Kni;,. on the 5th of August, :
his father being the late Fred. \\".
Cumberland, general manager of the
Northern Railway of Canada. He was
brought to Canada when 10 months old.
I le was educated at the Model Grammar
School, Toronto, at Cheltenham, Col
lege, England, and Trinity University,
Toronto, of which he holds the degree
of M.A. After his college course he
entered the Law Society and became a
student in the office of Osier and Moss.
Preferring business to law, he went
into Railway construction under Alex.

Manning, and afterwards entered the
service of the great Western Railway
. then under the management of \\ .
K. Muir. He was afterwards general
freight and passenger agent of the
Northern Railroad for six years, and
then going into steamboating, organ i/ed
the Niagara Navigation Co., and was
manager of the Collingwood and Lake
Superior Line of Steamships for eleven
years. He established the General
Tourist Ticket office in Toronto, and
is agent for the largest tourist and
steamship companies in England,
America, and in all parts of the world.
Mr. Cumberland belongs to the Episco
pal Church, and is one of
its representatives at the
Synod of Toronto. He is
president of the St. George s
Society, an office-holder in
the Sons of England, vice-
president of the Niagara
Navigation Co., president of
Toronto and Mimico Elec
tric R.R. Co., president of
the National Club, Toronto,
chairman of the Marine
Section, and a member of
the Council of the Toronto
Board of Trade. Mr. Cum
berland is one of the most
prominent and popular citi
zens of the Queen City.
To his fostering hand To
ronto owes a great increase
of the water traffic which
comes and goes from her
docks. He is sort of " guar
dian to the Grenadiers," the
regiment founded by his
father, and in whose ranks
he himself served as prh ate,
and retired as captain. Hi
is a representative Canadian.
His motto is " 1 )&lt;, minion
bet vince Canada

Tinted and Firs;

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159

H|H. STINSON, solicitor, Hamil-
* ton, Out., was born December
16, 1860, in that city. He was educat-
ed at Gait Collegiate Institute under
the well-known Dr. Tassie. Studied
law with Bruce, Walker and Burton,
and enrolled in 1882. He is known
throughout Canada as an enthusiastic
sportsman, an excellent cricketer, and
well up in football, racquet, and aquatic
sports. He is one of the most popular
young men in Hamilton, and has held
the highest offices in the various athletic
associations. He is also one of the
largest property holders in the citv,
and kind and considerate to his tenants.

In 1889 he was elected alderman, and
polled the largest vote ever recorded.
In 1890 he was candidate for the
Ontario Legislature against the Hon.
J. M. Gibson, Provincial Secretary, and
returned by a majority of 86, being the
first Conservative elected for Hamilton
to that body since Confederation. This
election was contested and Mr. Stinson
unseated. At the Bye-election, after a
plucky fight, his opponent was re
turned. Mr. Stinson was married on
the 4th of October, 1882, to Agnes,
daughter of the late Charles James
Hope. In politics he is a Conserva
tive, and in religion an Episcopalian.

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JAMES ARCH. MACDONALD,
barrister, Toronto, was born
on the ist of September, 1863,
in that city. By parentage he is
Scotch. He received his elementary
education at the public schools, and
finished under private tutors. At the
of twenty Mr. Macdonald was one
(it the finest specimens of Canadian
manhood, and considered one of the
best athletes. He was one of the
Toronto Lacrosse Club, when it gained
the championship of the world. lie
began the study of law in iSSa with
the firm of Mo.ss oc Co., :md was called
to the Bar in 1887. He then entered

into partnership with W. B. McMurrich,
Q.C., until 1889, when he began prac
tice for himself. His success at the
Bar has been very marked, and his
services sought after in some of the
most important criminal cases, such as
that of Kane, who murdered his wife in

9, and Byron, who murdered Wade,
in the Mimico tragedy of 1890, which
cases, together with his recent appear
ance in the c&lt; of Taylor

Johnston and Mas^ey, brought him
prominently before the public. His
future promises to be a brilliant one.
In religion Mr. Macdonald is a liberal-
minded Presbyterian.

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161

JAS. BEATY, Q.C.,
D. C.L., Toronto,
born at " Ashdale "
farm, Trafalgar, County of
Halton, loth Nov., 1831.
His father, John Beaty,
came from Ireland in 1818,
died in 1870, aged 80. His
mother, Elizabeth Stewart,
came from Bun Doran, Ire
land, to New York, and in
1812 came with her father
to Canada, who preferred
British rule. James Beaty
was educated at the Gram
mar vSchool in Palermo and
in Toronto, preparatory to
entering as student-at-law
in 1850. Was called to the
Bar in 1855, having studied
under Sir Adam Wilson and
Dr. Larratt Smith. In 1856
formed partnership with
Mr. Wilson and Mr. C. S.
(Judge) Patterson, under
the firm name of Wilson,
Patterson & Beaty. Since
then, on account of the ele
vation of the senior partners
to the Bench, various mem
bers have been received into
the firm, and it is now Beaty,
Hamilton & Snow, but the business,
through Dr. Baldwin, Hon. Robert
Baldwin and others, has continued in
succession for So years. Mr. Beaty
was created Q.C. in 1872, and in 1875
Trinity conferred upon him D.C.L.
In 1877 he was elected alderman for
Toronto, and in 1879 mayor, and re-
elected in 1880. It was during his
mayoralty that the Marquis of Lome,
Governor-General, and the Princess
Louise made an official visit to the city.
In the second year of his mayorallv he
was elected M.I , for \Yest Toronto, and
again in i8,S:&gt; re-elected. Mr. Beaty
has a large practice in the law. Has

promoted many companies some of
them important institutions now. Is a
Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario.
In religion, claims simply to be a
Christian, no creed but the Bible. He
is a versatile and forcible writer and
speaker. Has contributed to political,
legal, financial and religious magazines
and papers, and is author of a notable
book "Paying the Pastor: I T nscrip-
tural and Traditional." He was mar
ried on the loth of November, iXvS, to
Miss Fanny Beaty. Of two daughters
of the marriage, only one is living,
married to Mr. A. J. Russel Snow,
barrister-at-law.

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I jEV. HUGH JOHNSTON, M.A.,
|V D.D., Toronto, was born in the

V^ township of Southwold, Out.,
January 5th, 1840. He attended the
public school at Fingal, and, with
literary tastes and ambitions, entered
the Normal School, Toronto, where, at
the age of seventeen, he obtained a
first-class certificate. He at once took
charge of the Select School, Arkona,
Lambton County, which he taught for
a year very successfully. Here a
change came over his life and he com
menced liis studies for the ministry of
the Methodist Church, entering Victoria
Co! from which he gra

duated in iSu.) as medalist
UK! valedictorian. 1 Ie was
then ordained and appointed
to Toronto. In iS(&gt;(. In- IR--
v"ime assistant to Rev. !
I )oiiglas, Montreal, and the
following three years labored
in Windsor, Out., when In-
received and accepted a
second call to Toronto. His
next appointment was to the
Centenary Church, Hamil
ton. At the end of three
years he became pastor of
Wesley Church in that city,
which church, under his
charge, was erected into a
large and beautiful edifice.
In 1878 an urgent request
was sent from the Quarterly
Official Board of St. James
Street Church, Montreal,
asking for his transference
to the Montreal Conference,
which was granted. In 1882
he was transferred from
Montreal to the Metropoli
tan Church, Toronto. After
completing his term here,
he was called to the Carle-
ton Street Church, and is
now pastor of Trinity
Church in that city. He was president
of the Toronto Conference in 1889, and
secretary of conferences for the two
years previous. He is a member of the
Board and Senate of Victoria University,
and also of the Board of the Montreal
Theological College. Mr. Johnston is
a very forcible and successful preacher.
and he also wields a very able and very
graceful pen. The well-known and
able book, "Toward the Sunrise," is
from his pen, and has already reached tin-
third edition. His " Lite .f I unshon "
has also had a wide circulation. In
1X76 he married Kli/a, daughter of
Aid. Richard Holland, Montreal.

MKN OF- CANADA.

163

G. W. ROSS,

LL.B., M. P. P.,

Minister of Edu
cation for Ontario, was born
near Nairn, in the County
of Middlesex, on the iSth
of September, 1841. He is
of Scotch parentage, a fact
that doubtless accounts for
his indomitable persever
ance in reaching his present
responsible position. In
boyhood he attended the
public schools, and in 1857
obtained a third-class count}
certificate, on which he
taught two years. In 1859
he obtained a second-class,
and in 1876 a first-class cer
tificate. Two years later he
attended the Normal School,
Toronto, and obtained in
1871 a first-class Provincial
certificate. He was then
appointed Public School In
spector for Lambton, and
subsequently also for the
towns of Petrolea and
Strathroy. While inspector
he was the recipient of pre
sentations and addresses for
his marked ability. After
this he devoted his attention to the
establishment of County Model schools,
which have been of such value in late
years. For a time Mr. Ross engaged
in journalism on the Strathroy Age
and If KI-DJI Ji.i-/)ositor, his intimate
knowledge of public questions being of
great advantage to him in this profes
sion. He also conducted, along with
Mr. McCall, of Strathroy, The Ontario
Teacher. In 1879 ne turned his atten
tion to law and obtained the degree
of LL.B. from Albert University, and
more recently has been admitted to the
Mar. In Reform politics he has long
been a prominent figure. He was first

elected M.P. for West Middlesex in
1872, two years afterwards by acclama
tion, and again returned in 1878 and
1882, although in the following year
he lost his seat for the alleged bribery
of agents. In November, 1883, he was
appointed Minister of Education and
elected by West Middlesex to the Local
Legislature. A ready debater, incisive
speaker, a wonderful condenser of facts
and a progressive administrator. He
received the degree of LL-D. from St.
Andrew s University, Scotland, in iSS;.
He was first married to Miss Campbell,
of Middlesex, who died in 1X72, and
again in 1875 to Miss Boston, of Lobo.

Mix OK CANAI &gt; \.

CHARLES CARPMAEL, M.A.,
I w F.R.S.C., F.R.A.S., late Fellow
^^-^s&gt; of St. John s College, Cam
bridge, director of the Magnetic Ob
servatory, Toronto, and director of the
Meteorological Service of the Dominion
of Canada, was born September igth,
1X46, at Streatham Hill, Surrey, Eng.
His parents were William Carpmael
and Sarah, whose maiden name was
Pitt, his father being well known as a
patent agent. Mr. Carpmael was edu
cated at Clapham Grammar School.
IK gave his attention particularly to
the study of mathematics and natural
and experimental sciences. In i

he obtained a scholarship
at St. John s College. Cam
bridge, and went into
deuce in that institution the
same year. His studies
during the next three \&lt;
were almost entirely mathe
matical. In 1868 he ob
tained a foundation scholar
ship, and in January, i, v
he entered for the mathe
matical tripos, and was
classed sixth in the list of
wranglers. The following
year he devoted to the study
of chemistry and physics,
and for the next year and
one-half he studied law.
In 1870 he was elected
Fellow of St. John s College,
and the same year he was
a member of the British
Eclipse Expedition to Spain.
Mr. Carpmael has taken a
deep interest in volunteer
movements, and has been a
member of the corps. He
has also been a great travel
ler, having visited France,
Holland, North Germany,
Switzerland, the North of
Italy and Spain at various
times. He first visited the United
States and Canada in 1871, and re
mained until 1872. During this tour
he visited Toronto, which visit led to
his ultimately settling in Canada. He
was married in June, 1876, to Julia,
youngest daughter of Walter McKen/ie,
of Castle Frank, Toronto, Clerk of the
C&lt;&gt;nnty Court. In religion he is .-in
Anglican. Mr. Carpmael \v:is on the
first council of the Royal Society of
Canada, appointed by the Marquis of
Lome, and in 1886 became president
of Section 3 of that so nd in

3 he was appointed president of the
Canadian Institute.

CANADA.

1 65

7t NDRKW JOS. McDONAGH
~^~\ L.D.S., 274 Spadlna Avenue,
^ Toronto, Out., was born on
I Ybmary i6th, 1867,111 Lanark County,
Out., and is the son of the late Patrick
M. McDonagh, fanner and Justice of
the Peace of that place. Dr. McDonnell
received his earlier education at the
public schools and afterwards at Napanee
High .School. In 1X84 he entered the
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of
&lt; )ntario, Toronto, and graduated in
18X7. [mmediately after completing
his studies he established himself in
his profession on Spadina Avenue,
where he has in a very short time suc

ceeded in building up a large and lucra
tive practice, which is daily increasing.
Dr. McDouagh is a member of the
Roman Catholic Communion, and also
belongs to St. Vincent de Paul and
other charitable societies. On the I2th
of 1 Ybruary, iXXi), lie married Maggie
1C. () ]&gt;yrne, daughter of Lawrence
O Byrne, merchant, of Toronto. Dr.
McDonagh is of Irish parentage, his
father being born in (ialway, Ireland,
but he emigrated to Canada when &lt;|iiite
a young man, and attained honorable
distinction in this country. His mother
was Catherine McDonnell, who also
comes from an Irish family.

MEN 01 CANADA

JA. RADFORD, O.S.A., archi
tect, author and artist, Toronto,
was born in the city of Devon-
port, Devonshire, the garden of Eng
land. For some years he studied draw
ing in the Mechanics Institute, which
:it that time was a branch of the world-
famed South Kensington School of
Art. Coining to Montreal at an early
age. IK- attended the Government School
of Ik-sign, and tlu-re completed his
mechanical education, taking honors.
Mr. Radford as a designer, colorist
and draughtsman, lias few peers, hav
ing won numerous competitions. The
most noted of these, probably, being

the last "Ice Palace," Montreal, of
which large and beautiful photographs
are seen in many Canadian and conti
nental homes. He is a particularly
energetic member of the Ontario Society
of Artists and Toronto s Architectural
Club, and is known as a traveller
and writer of short stories. lu-ing
now in the prime of life, he will, doubt
less, have great opportunities of elect
ing the public mind and taste in the
artistic interior decorations of their
magnificent palatial residences, which
of necessity are bound to be erected
as the opulence and population of our
country advance.

OF- CANADA.

167

M. TRP:ADGOLD.

"11 , TREADGOLD, Mayor of

jL&gt; I Brampton, Out., was born on the 22iid
v&gt; of December, 1841, in Northampton
shire, England. He was educated at the public
schools of England, and the Public High School
and Normal School, Toronto. After teaching-
school in Toronto Gore for ten years, he began
business in Brampton in 1873 as dealer in house
hold furniture, musical instruments, etc., in which
he has been most successful. His intelligent in-
U-ivst in public affairs, and his broad grasp of
matters affecting the welfare of the community,
resulted in his repeated election to the Town
Council for many years, and in iSyi was elected
mayor. Mayor Treadgold is a member, class
1 ader, trustee and superintendent of the Sunday
School in the Methodist Church, has been a local
preacher for thirty years, and has filled every
office of importance open to laymen. lie is in
politics a Liberal, is a member of the Masonic
Brotherhood, the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, A.O.U. Workmen, Select Knights and
Other organizations. In 1866 he was married to
Mary A., daughter of Wm. Dobson, of Toronto
Gore, 1 eel County, Out.

"It 7TALCOLM WEETHE3 SPARROW,
JLV I L.D.S., Toronto, Out., was born on
V~&gt; August nth, 1862, at Athens, Ohio,
U.S.A. He is a son of Thomas W. Sparrow,
M,I&gt;.. and Lydia A. Weethee, B.S. He came to
Canada in 1879. His education began in the
public school of Athens, but at the age of thirteen,
owing to financial difficulties at home, he deter
mined to provide for himself. He learned the
printing business, and finally became associate
editor upon the journal he began with as a news
boy. Coming to Canada, he continued his occu
pation now as a " typo," now as a reporter, then
again as an editor when failing health compelled
him to relinquish his vocation altogether. His
education has been acquired by the faithful
improvement of midnight hours and leisure
moments. He comes of a literary family his
uncle, Rev. J. P. Weethee, LL.IX, being a pro
minent lecturer and author in the United States,
and a contributor to Canadian and American
periodicals. Mr. Sparrow has since become a
member of the Royal College of Dental
Surgeons of Ontario, and has a splendid
dental practice.

\&gt; I.J-.TIU-.I; M .\KKO\V,

MI N OF

I.(-:XAXII:R SCOTT ci&lt;riKSHA\K

i -eiitiully a self- made in. in. He w.is
VS ..MI iii H.uifTshire. Scotland, in
and U-ft the parMi .s,-ho,,l at thirteen to
his father s farm. At twenty ho emigrated t &gt;
ula, where he was first employed as earjx.ii
Ur. then as book-keeper, music master, and
public school teacher. Entering the prof,
with a second-class certificate, three mouths at
Hillsdale College, Michigan, qualified him for a
first, under which he taught in Princeton, Oak
land, Brautford and Ancaster. In 1870 he was
engaged to train, in practical subjects, a division
of unclassified youths in the Central School,
Hamilton. This position he held till 1880. when
he was appointed principal of the Hess Street
1, and head master of a district now com
prising thirty teachers and fifteen hundred pupils.
In 1883 he married Annie, only daughter of
T. Chalmers, merchant, Conihill, Banffshire. He
is a memlier of the Presbyterian Church, and is at
present vice-president of the Hamilton Teacher s
Association. Mr. Cruikshank has lx.-en an
extensive traveller, and a frequent contri
butor to local and educational journals.

Kl .V. K. \VAI.r..\CK.

.&lt;! JKMI KNK

KV. ROBERT WALLACE, Presbyterian
Church, Toronto, was lx&gt;rn at Castle-
- blaney, Ireland, April 25th, 1820.
His ancestors came originally from Ayrshire,
Scotland. He studied during 1838, 1839 and

1840 at Hamilton under Dr. Rae, and during

1841 with Rev. William Rintoul at Streetsville.
He entered Queen s College in 1842, and, at the

disruption in Scotland, left that institution and
joined the Free Church of Canada, formed in June,

1844. He then studied theology under Dr. King
and Mr. Esson the first year of Knox College,
Toronto. He labored in the mission field during

1845, and in July, 1846, was settled at Keene,
then ministered to the church at Niagara during
the summer of 1848, and afterwards was

in Ingersoll in January, 1849. In 1862 1.
cx-pted a call to Thorold and Dniumiondvilk, and
in iso7 to the West Church. Toronto, retiring in

ugularly

I, the memlH.-rship under li viiig

reached seven him. Ire 1 and sixty. Mr. \V

!k r temp jilent

writer for the ;nlx-r

jrd, 1*50, to M.IIA Aiiui

MEN OK CANADA.

169

l-KKDKKICK M MOKSOX.

b&gt;RKI&gt;KRICK
P rister, Ton

MONTYK MORSON, bar-
Toronto, Out., was born October
22iid, 1853, at Chambly, Que., the son of
Frederick Morson, Ksq., M.D., M.R.C.S., Lon
don, Kng. He was educated at Niagara Gram
mar School and Trinity College, Toronto, where
he graduated with honors in 1872. He then en
tered the law office of Blake, Kerr & Cassels.
and was called to the bar in 1877. He after
wards entered into partnership with Martin &
Parker, in Hamilton, and in i*-X with N. Gordon
lii-i-low, Q.C., Toronto, the firm now being
Bigclow, Morson & Smyth. Mr. Morson has
acted for the past three years as Deputy Judge
for UK- County of York during the absence of
the regular judge, and also in the Division Court,
both in the city and County of York. He is a
member of the Knglish Church, a P.M. of Ionic
Knd-e A. F. \- A. Masons, Toronto, Past Grand
Registrar of the Masonic Grand Lodge of
Canada, one of the Principals of Antiquity
Ri Mil Arch Chapter, and Constable in Cyrene
I reccptai v ol" Knight Templars, also a director
of the Albany Club. A man of clear judgment
and sound principles.

"jl /TATTHK\Y HUTCHISON, of the firm
jL_&gt; I of Ogilvies & Hutchison, millers,
V^&gt; Goderich, Out., was born at Largs,
Scotland, May ijth, 1827. He came with his
parents to Canada in 1833, and was educated at
Dr. Black s private school in Montreal. He
worked on his father s farm near that city until
he was twenty-five years of age, when he began
business as a baker in Montreal. He was then
appointed Deputy Flour Inspector, and continued
in that position for 20 years, and, latterly, Chief
Inspector. He then entered into his present
partnership with A. XV. Ogilvies & Co., the most
widely known merchant millers in the Dominion of
Canada, and has charge of the Goderich business.
He has held office in the town and county councils,
and but for his large and increasing trade connec
tions, would have had the highest civic honors
of his townsmen. He is a Liberal-Conservative in
politics, and an active member of the Presbyterian
Church. He \v;:s married on the 25th October,
1854, to Miss Helen Ogilvie, of Montreal. His
family consists of five children three
daughters and two sons all of whom
are living.

MAT HIKVV 1U"IYII|!-.ON.

M i:x

CANAI &gt;A.

I .KXJAM IX LIVINOS1ON
COHOl ton. Out., was bora

S ^~ -it Lobo. He re

-1 his primary education at the public school
of his birthpl. cc, his teacher for

&lt;".. W Ros-.. present Minister of Education
ntario, and finished in classics, mathematics.
etc., at Komoka Seminary, under Messrs. John
and Alexander Moffatt. He obtained teacher s
certificates, on which he taught five years in
London township. In 1871 he entered the
ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church on
probation, and was ordained deacon in 1873, and
Elder in 1875. Since his ordination he has oc
cupied the following circuits : Canlx&gt;ro, Pelham,
Ancaster, Flamboro , Brant, Courtland, Mounts-
l&gt;erg. Before the union of the Wesleyan Metho
dist and Episcopal Methodist churches, he was
for several years secretary of Niagara District M . E.
Church. Mr. Cohoe served five years in the 26th
Battalion of the Canadian Volunteer Force under
Lieut. -Colonel Atwood. and during the Fenian
Raid was quartered at Windsor. He
was married December 27th, 1869, to
Bessie Leng, of Middlesex County.

A. r.AKll;

;r LEXAN

;j-\ Out.,
VJ atD

GARTSHORE, Hamilton,
son &lt;&gt;f John Gartshore, was l&gt;orn
Dundas, Novenilwr i8th, 1839. He
\\ as &lt;_ ilui -ated at the Grammar schools of Ancaster,
Guelph, Hamilton and Dundas. After receiving
a thorough education, he decided to acquire
practical knowledge and entered as apprentice
at West Point foundry, New York, remaining
there from 1854 to 1858. Returning to Dundas.
he went into business with his father, when he
removed in 1870 to Hamilton, where he was first
engaged in making castings for railways, until in
1876 he began the making of cast iron pipes for
water, sewer and gas purposes. The business
has now become very extensive, amounting to
over twelve thousand tons per annum, ami nn-
pl -ying one hundred and fifty men. Mi &lt;
shore is a memtwr of the Central Preshy
Church, was manager for a piri.M &lt;.f five
and is at present a trustee. He u.is ,
June nth. i.sr,6, to M&gt;&gt; N.tUl Heii-lri. . Mr.
r.artshti:. rvative in jM.litii s. and a

member of the Ma-nnie body, and is MIH- of the
most highly i men of the flour

ishing &lt; ity of Hamilton.

MEN OF* CANADA.

171

G-^3&gt;
H. BISBV, of Long & Bisby, Hamil-
ton, Ont., was born at West Win-
field, Herkimer County, New York, on the
2oth of March, 1836. His father was Julius
Bisby, of that place. He received his educa
tion at the public schools of West Winfield.
Leaving school in 1854, he entered with his
father into the general mercantile trade, which
he abandoned in 1857, and was appointed
toller and book-keeper in the Bank of West
Winfield, which position he filled with every
satisfaction to the bank, retaining it until
1862. He then came to Canada and became
hook -keeper for the Canada Felt Hat Works
until the retirement of the firm in 1864. He
then became partner of the firm of A. L.
\Voodruff & Co. until 1867, when it was
dissolved, then entered into partnership with
Mr. Long, whose portrait appears on this
page. The business is now one of the largest
of the kind in Canada. Mr. Bisby is in religion
a Unitarian, and in politics a Protectionist.
He was married on the I5th of December,
iSoo, to Jennie A., daughter of ] . ( ,. I.ong,
of Farmington, ivlo., I .S.

~V\ /ILLIAM DITBART LONG, of the
V \ firm of Long 6t Bisby. wool mer
chants, Hamilton, Out., was born at Farming-
ton, Missouri, U.S., November iSth, 1840.
He is the eldest son of P. G. and Isabella M.
Long, of that place. He was educated at the
public schools of Farmington, after which, in
1854, he engaged in farming and the tannery
business under his father, and was afterwards
engaged for a time in steam-boating on the
Osage River, after which he travelled in the
South-Western States in the interest of
McClurg, Murphy & Co., of Lynn Creek,
Missouri, until 1802, when lie left the United
States for Canada. He then accepted a POM
tion in the wool business, which he retained
until 1807, when the firm retired, and he. with
his present partner, Mr. Mishy, took it up.
and which still continues under the name
of Long \- Bisby. The business under its
present enterprising management has grown
to large proportions, and has held the confi
dence &lt;&gt;f the public for a quarter of a century.
In politics Mr. Long belongs to the Conserva
tive or Protectionist party.

MKN

CANADA.

TRTHUR JAMES HUSBAND, L.D.S.,

_^ \ Toronto, was l&gt;orn on the 22iid of
V June, 1864. His father is G H.
Husband, L.D.S., Newtonbrook, Out., and
his mother s maiden name Ellen McBride.
He was educated in the public and high
schools of Richmond Hill, and afterwards, in
1880, began the study of dentistry in thg
office of R. J. Zimmerman, Barrie. In 1883
he entered the Royal College of Dental Sur
geons, Toronto, and graduated in 1884, but,
on account of his youth, he was not permitted
to practice until 1885, when he received his
diploma. In 1884 he went to the State of
Michigan, and afterwards practiced consecu
tively in Michigan, Kansas and Colorado. In
he returned to Canada and established
himself in Toronto, where he has succeeded
already in building up a very large and most
lucrative business. In reli-i.ui Dr. Husband
\[. thodist and a incmU-r of Ouccn Street
Church, and in ]&gt;liti&lt; s belongs to the Reform
party. He w.is married in July, ixxs, tu
Elizabeth Henry, daughter . I Samuel Henry,
of tl. : Illinois. T.S.A

RAXCIS JAMES ROCHE, M.A., bar
rister, Toronto, was born at \Vhitby,
Ont., on the loth of Octol&gt;er, 1865.
His father was the late John Richmond Roche,
M.A., Professor of Mathematics in Newton
University, Baltimore, Md. He is descended
from the oldest Norman-Irish family, Sir
Richard de la Roche having been one of
Strongbow s invading army Mr. Roche was
educated by private tuition, and afterwards at
the Toronto Collegiate Institute, Trinity and
University Colleges. He graduated in 1886
in Toronto University, taking honors in
natural science, and obtained the degree of
M.A. the following year. During his course
he was first-class honor man and pri/c man.
He studied law with Maclaren, Mardouald,
Merritt & Shepley, Toronto, and was ad
mitt Ik-itor and called to the H.ir in

/. His practice is exclusively confined to
mercantile law, in which he holds a fon i
place. In reli.ui m, Mr. Roche is an Ep:
palian, and in ]&gt;litics a I,i1&gt;eral-C
He holds a commission as captain in the 3
Ontario Battalion of Infantry.

MKN

CANADA.

[HE LATE JOHN
A HARRIS, president
of the firm of A. Harris,
Son & Co. (limited), Brant-
ford, Ontario, was born in
Boston, Townsend Town
ship, Norfolk County, on
the 2ist of July, 1841, and
died in Brartford on the
the 25th of August, 1887.
He was the grandson of the
Rev. John Harris and the
Rev. Thomas Morgan, both
Baptists and men of eminent
ability. In his sixteenth
year his father, Mr. Alan-
son Harris, moved to Beams-
ville; where John attended
the grammar school. In
his eighteenth year lie made
a profession of faith and
united with the Baptist
Church in that place. On
the 1 4th of October, 1863,
he was married to Alice
Jane Tufford, who still
survives him. After his
marriage he entered into
partnership with his father,
under the style of A.
Harris & Son, and the
business having increased
rapidly, they removed in
Brantford, where the firm
larged and styled by its
name. He enjoyed the
tiou of the hundreds of
and, as one remarked

1872

was en-
present
sincere affec-
his workmen,

one remarked at his death,
" Seemed more anxious concerning their
spiritual welfare than their work or
wages." He occupied important offices
in the church, and taught a large Bible
class. He was president of the Young
Men s Christian Association for two
successive years, president of the Bible
Society, alderman, and chairman of the
finance committee of the City Council.
Some years before his death, declining

fct,

health compelled him to desist from
some of his manifold Christian duties.
Hoping that a sea voyage would estab
lish his health, he went to England,
and subsequently to Clifton Springs,
N.Y., but all these efforts were unavail
ing. ( )n the 6th of August he returned
to his home, where lie lingered on the
border land before he crossed the Jordan
of death, speaking loving words to his
family and friends. During his trying
sickness he never murmured, but waited
with Christian patience the time of his
departure. He has left behind a pre
cious memory and an example of honor
and Christian manhood.

MEN

CANADA.

^^TVVrRICK McPHILLIPS, bar-
\ rister, solicitor, notary public,
etc., London, Out., was born
&lt;Sth March, 1857, &gt; n the township of
Markham. He left home at eleven
years of age, attending Fairfield
Academy first, and afterwards St.
Michael s College, Toronto. He also
received additional private tuition in
classics. He matriculated in law, and
ame a member of the Law Society
in 1X75, and was called to the Bar
in iSSo. He was four years in the
office of W. R. Meredith, Q.C. and
M.I . I ., and then entered the office of
Hector Cammm, Q.C., Toronto, as

managing clerk. In ll
lie entered into partnership
with him under the firm
of Cameron cc McPhillips,
which continued nine years.
Mr. McPhillips then prac
ticed alone in Toronto until
1891, when he remo\ed to
London. The firm of Ca
meron & McPhillips v
solicitors for many of t In-
large corporate bodies, such
as the Grand Junction Rail
way, Belleville and North
Hastings Rail way, Canadian
Pacific (during construc
tion), Old Dominion, Mont
real and Great Western
Telegraph Companies, and
Ontario solicitors for the
Western Union Telegraph
Company, of New York.
Mr. McPhillips has been
engaged in some of the
moat important law cases of
the past ten years, several
of which were argued before
the Privy Council in Eng
land, and has had charge
of celebrated divorce and
alimony suits before the
Canadian Senate. He has
been Professor of Law and Examiner
in St. Michael s College four years,
and has taken all but the final exam
ination for LL.B. in Toronto Univer
sity. He has travelled extensively on
the continent of Europe and through
the United States, and from the Atlan
tic to the Pacific, and possesses one of
the finest private libraries in Caua- .
He enjoys a large and lucrative prac
tice, having clients not only here, but
in England and Germany. In politics,
Mr. McPhillips is a prominent Con
servative, and has conducted many
contested election In religion

he is a Roman Catholic.

V. WM. MILER MAGRATH, rector &lt;
Christ Church R. E., Barrie, Out.,
, was born at the Lakes of Killarney,
County of Kerry, Ireland, in the year 1832,
and is the only surviving son of the late James
Lawson Magrath, Esq., of the Irish Poor
Law Commission, and grandson of Lt.-Col.-
James Magrath, of the Syth Royal Irish Regi
ment of Foot, who served for the long period
of fifty-three years in the British army. Mr.
Magrath was educated in Dublin for mercan
tile life, and came to Canada with his family
in 1874, and for the period of sixteen years he
was one of the most prominent and popular
commercial travellers in the Dominion. Re
signing mercantile life in iSSy, he was or
dained to the ministry of the Reformed Epi.s
eopal Church by the Right Rev. Samuel
Fallowes, D.I)., presiding bishop, and was
then appointed rector of Christ Church, Barrie,
which position he still occupies. Mr. Magrath
was married in 1X57 to Emily, daughter of
\Vm. Atkinson Sadlier. Esq., Sea Park, Mala
hide, Counts- Dublin, and neiee of Very Rev.
Frank Sadlier, D.D., Provost, T.C.I).

I XCAX McNABB 1IAUJDAY,
Cheslcy, Out., was born May 2nd,
1837, in the County of Renfrew,
Out. His parents were John Halliday and
Catherine McNabb, of Perthshire, Scotland.
The subject of our sketch received such an
education as the schools of his day afforded.
He first engaged in the lumber business in
Renfrew County. In 1X57 he removed to
Cheslcy and engaged in the general store busi
ness, being the pioneer storekeeper of the
town. Mr. Ilalliday is a public-spirited citi
zen, and has held many trust worths offices in
the town and county. He has been treasurer
of the town since its incorporation, and post
master and Justice of the Peace since 1x7^.
He is a member of the Presbyterian Church,
and has been an elder for ten years. He has
also been secretary and treasurer of the School
Hoard for twenty-four years. Mr. Ilalliday
was married in April, 18(17, to Miss Graham,
daughter of William Graham, of Carlisle,
England. lie his one of the hamNomeM.
residences in Chesley, where he lives happih
with his family.

\II:N OF CANADA.

^
V\ I-:. MII.LWARD, M.D., Grimsby,

V V Out., was bom in April, 1838, in
the township of Grimsby. He was educated
at the public schools of Grimsby and Nelson
townships, and afterwards attended the Salt-
fleet school. He then taught school for a
time, and after taking a second-class certifi
cate, attended for a time the Milton Grammar
School. In 1860 he entered the medical oS-
partment of Victoria College, where he gra
duated in 1864. On leaving college he re
lieved two physicians, who were temporarily
absent from practice, and then began practice
for himself at Grimsby, which he has ever
since carried on successfully. In religion
Mr. Millward is an Episcopalian. In
lies a Lil&gt;eral-Conservativc. He belongs
to the Masonic body, is a mem!&gt;er of the
il Arch Knight Templars, Scottish Rite
up to the thirty-second degree, of the A.O.
r.\V., C.m.ulian Order of Foresters, and
various other societies. He was married on
the nth of February, 1873, to Charlotte R.,
daughter of H. Salisbury, New York State,

D.S

X TYRON WARREI 1 BURR, furniture
\ I manufacturer, Guelph, Out., was
V" born September 23rd, 1840, at
Dover, Yt., U.S.A. He is the son of I.yman
and Elizabeth Rice Burr, descendants of the
earliest settlers in Massachussets. He received
his education at the public schools, and in
1862 came to Canada and settled in Guelph.
For a period of ten years he had the contract
for ornamenting and gilding the well-known
Raymond sewing machines. In 1872 he re
linquished this branch of business and com
menced the manufacture of furniture in com
pany with his brother, F. C. Burr, and F. B.
Skinner, the latter retiring in 1882, a btivi
that from small beginnings has giown to be
one of the largest of its kind in Canada, it
being well known from one end of the Domi
nion to the other. Mr. Burr is a prominent
and active member of the Methodi.st C lnmli
in Canada, and also holds tin
and steward. He was married in i&gt;;o to
IK-leii, daughter of William Mitchell, of
!ph, Out. They have a family of two
.

177

JOHN CHAMBERS, Superinten
dent of Public Parks, Toronto,
was born nth November, 1850,
at Canterbury, Eng. He was educated
in the National and Grammar schools
of Favcrsham, and, after leaving
school, became apprentice to a florist,
and studied landscape gardening and
the nursery business. In 1871 he
came to Canada and became foreman
with the late James Fleming, one of
the first florists in Ontario. After
being seven years in his employment,
IK- was appointed in 1878 by the
Council to lay out the new Exposition
Grounds, and afterwards received the

appointment of Superintendent of
Parks. Many of the beautiful parks
and gardens of Toronto have beeu laid
out under his direction. Mr. Chambers
is a member of St. Mark s Anglican
Church, and in politics a pronounced
Conservative. He is a member of the
Masonic Brotherhood, Past Master of
Alpha Lodge, a member of Ancient
Royal Arch Chapter, and Cyrene Pre-
ceptory, of the Sons of England and
other societies. He is also president of
the Toronto Gardeners and Florists
Society. He was married in 1872 to
EH/abeth, daughter of John Robinson,
Lambeth, London, Fug.

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\H:x or CANADA.

01 IX FRED. CHITTENDEN,
dentist, 1 1 King street East,
Hamilton, Ont., was born in
Hamilton on the 8th of September,
7. He received his education at
the public schools of that city, and
afterwards at the celebrated Collegiate
Institute there, where he was thorough
ly prepared for higher studies. After
his collegiate course at Hamilton was
finished, he matriculated at Trinity
I nivcrsity Faculty of Medicine. T"
roiito. After this he graduated at the
Royal College of I )ental Surgeons.
Tir&gt;iit&lt;,. in 1X90, having studied den-
ti-try under his father, the late I)r. C.

S. Chittenden, of Hamilton, and on his
death took up his practice in Hamilton,
where he still continues, taking a high
place in his profession. In politics Dr.
Chittenden belongs to the Liberal-
Conservative party of the Dominion of
Canada, and by religion he belongs t&lt;&gt;
the Episcopalian Church. As the doctor
is still a comparatively young man in
his profession, he will doubtless in
coming years take a hijji standing
among the dental stir intario.

lie i- like all native Canadians, i:

party, patriotic in regard to
his country and enthusiastic in his
calling.

CANADA.

179

JOHN ELLIOTT, contractor and
builder, Toronto, formerly of
Brantford, was born at Heck, in
the parish of Snaith, Yorkshire, Eng
land, August i5th, 1822, and is a son of
the late Thomas Elliott, a native of
Pontefract, Yorkshire. He left Eng
land 25th May, 1843, for Canada, pass
ing on from Quebec to Montreal,
Kingston, and Toronto. He then
moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and other
parts of the United States, where he re
mained about a year. In September,
1844, ne returned to Toronto, and there
worked at his trade as contractor and
builder till June, 1846. In that year he
entered the firm of Wilson,
Elliott & Metcalf, stone
cutters and builders, which
partnership was dissolved in
two years. He then went
into business on his own
account in Toronto until

July I4th, 1850, when he
came to Brantford with his
brother William, under the

name of J. and W. Elliott.

His brother William subse
quently went to London.

After the decease of his

brother, John took up his

business and built several

public buildings. During

his life in Brantford he

erected the Central Prison,

Toronto, the Post Office in

that city, the Parliament

buildings at Quebec, the

Court House and jail in

Bruce, and an addition to

the county buildings in

Brantford. He also erected

the Hughes Bros, building,

Toronto, did the- mason work

for the county buildings in

Norfolk, and for the Hon.

\Ym. McMasU r s store on

Yongestreet,Toronto built

an addition to the Normal School, the
Mammoth block on King street, and
did the mason work on the Lieut-Gov
ernor s house and other public build
ings in Toronto and elsewhere. He is
at present building the City Hall and
Court House of Toronto, one of the
finest buildings on the continent of its
class. Sylvester Neelon is his partner,
the firm name being Elliott and Neelon.
Mr. Elliott is a Mason, also a devoted
member of the Methodist church. He
has occupied all the prominent civic
offices in Brantford. On his moving to
Toronto he received a public banquet,
an address and gold chronometer.

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CANADA.

WADK. retired mcr-
chant, Brantford, Out., was
born on the loth December,
iSn&gt;, at Moneyniore, County Derry,
Ireland. He was educated in the public
and National schools of Ste\vartsto\vn,
to which his parents had removed in
1813. He studied for a time with a
view to the medical profession. This,
however, he abandoned because of the
prejudice existing against a profession
which was at that time associated with
the names of Burke and Hare, the
notorious murderers. He then learned
the carpenter trade and came to Canada
in 1833. After living at Brockville,

Prc-scot t and Hamilton, he came to
Hrantfonl in i.S^, and lias remained
there ever since, except th-i-e \i
spent at Niagara. &lt; &gt;n coming to
I rantford he worked at his trade, but
shortly afterwards entered on mercan
tile business, in which lie was suco
ful, and retired in 1860. Mr. Wade is
one of the very few remaining land
marks of Brantford city, having lived
there continuously for half a century,
and did much to add to her prosperity
during her pioneer days. He has
crossed the Atlantic several times to
visit his native land. He is a promi
nent member of the "Wellington Street
Methodist Church, and has
for nearly forty years con
tinuously occupied all the
important positions in the
gift of the church. He is a
strong Prohibitionist, was
the first worthy patriarch
of the Sons of Temperance
in Brautford, and has held
other important positions in
temperance organizations.
In the days when he first
led the temperance move
ment, the drinking of alco
holic liquor as a beverage,
and the selling of it, was
considered respectable, and
to seek to curtail the traffic
needed no small amount ot
moral courage. He has out
lived those dark days, and
has now the consciousness
of having done much to
elevate the moral sentiment
of his beloved city. II
was married in Toronto
April :2, to Miss J.

M. Cudmore. of Thornhill,
Out. He has had eleven
children, of whom but
three sons and one daughter
are now livii;

CANADA.

181

JAMKS R. SOrCH.

JAMES 1C. SOUCH, manager of the On
tario Bank, Newmarket, Ont., was born
on the I3th of June, 1858, at Bowman-
ville. He is descended from English parentage,
his father having been born in Devonshire and
his mother in Cornwall. After completing his
education at the Bowmanville High School, he
entered the Ontario Bank at Port Perry in 1877,
rising to the position of teller. In 1881 he was
promoted to the tellership at Guelph, and in
1883 became accountant in the same office. In
iSS4 he was appointed manager of the branch at
Mount Forest, and finally in 1885 was appointed
manager of the branch at Newmarket, which
position he still occupies. Mr. Souch is a pro
minent member of the Methodist Church, and
also of the Board of Management. He is also
Court Deputy II. C. Ranger of the I.O.F., a
director of the Mechanics Institute, and occupies
many other important positions in the community
in which he resides, which is quite complimen
tary to his years. In politics he belongs to
the Reform party. He was married in Scptcm-
ber, issi, to Victoria I)., daughter of Thomas
Shaw, of Port Perry, Out.

TGH BLAIN is a native of Ontario and
was born on the 23rd of June, 1844, in
York County. His parents were
John Blain and Elizabeth McCutcheon. He re
ceived his education in the public schools and in
the Normal School, Toronto. In 1866 he began
business as office manager for Nerlich & Co.,
and remained as such for nine years, when he
was taken into partnership. In 1880 he entered
into partnership with Joseph F. Eby uuder the
name of Eby, Blaiu & Co. This is now one of
the leading firms in Toronto. Mr. Blain was
married on the 2gth of June, 1887, to Miss
Huldah Lee Jones, of Maryland, U.S. He at
tends the Presbyterian Church, and is vice-
president of the Toronto Board of Trade. While
active in business, he gives considerable atten
tion to outside matters. He has been captain
and paymaster of the Queen s Own Rifles, pre
sident of the Commercial Traveller s Association
of Canada, and president of the National Club,
Toronto, an institution to which we are largely
indebted for our Canadian national senti
ment. Mr. Blain is one of the active and
prominent business men of Canada.

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182

Ml.N -.I CANADA

J&lt;&gt;HN WKSI.KY 1&gt;S\VF.I.I., I . A
n.- late Andrew Roswell, of Wind-
li;ini to\viishij&gt;. Norfolk County. Out..
orii on the igth of IKcfinU-r. 1X55, at his
father s home in Windhain. He in early life
developed scholastic tendencies, and olit.iiui.-d a
teacher s certificate while attending public school.
He was engaged as teacher in Cathcart and
Burford over two years, and then attended the
Brantford and Hamilton Collegiate Institutes, in
preparation for a university course. He matri
culated with honors at the University of Toronto
in 1880, and gained the first general proficiency
scholarship in 1881, and graduated B.A. in
1884. After travelling two years he entered
Osgoode Hall as a student-at-law, and was sworn
in as solicitor, and called to the Bar in Septem
ber, 1889. He was married on the 3oth of
September, 1889, to Miss Alice Moore, daughter
of Peregrine Moore, Esq., of Alliston, and short
ly after opened an office in Toronto, where he
now enjoys a growing practice. He is a Re
former in politics, and is a prominent
member of the Young Men s Liberal
Club.

RKV. &lt;;. JOHNSTON.

r. GABRIEL JOHNSTON, B.D., of
Welland, Out., was lx&gt;rn at Edenton,
i North Carolina, in 1843. He was
educated at the University of North Carolina,
where he graduated in 1861. Mr. Johnston
served under General Stonewall Jackson in the
war between the North and South, ami out of
one hundred and fifty who volunteered with him
only eighteen survived. He was through seven
teen of the severest battles of Virginia. After
the war he studied law, which he followed for
two years. He then devoted himself to the
ministry, and was ordained in 1870 at Oswego,
N.Y. In 1877 he came to Canada, and was
stationed first in Jarvis, where he remained until
1885, when he removed to Welland and took
charge of Holy Trinity Church. Mr. Johnston
is a man of more than ordinary abilitv . Henry
Proctor. Principal of the Trainiii.
North Bristol, England, referring to an addi
made by him there, says: " It w.i-- 1. ,ns

of an ordinary t\j&gt;e. It showed intellectual

enuine

He was married in :
Kate Killalv. of Ottawa. Out.

183

V. DANIEL CASWELL
McINTYRE, M.A., Ph.D.,
Beamsville, Out., was born
the 3 ist of May, 1845, at Duart,
Kent Count}-, Out. He received his
education at the public school, Chatham
High School and Victoria University,
where he graduated B.A. in 1872, and
M.A. in 1873. He also took honors in
(icnnan and Hebrew. He taught from
1862 to 1867, and in 1872 became
mathematical master of Tngersoll High
School, which position he resigned to
study for the ministry. He studied
theology at Princeton, N.J., Union
Seminary, Xew York, and the Free

Church College, Edinburgh. He then
travelled in Europe, visiting London,
Paris, Florence and Rome. Returning
to Canada he, in 1878, accepted a unani
mous call to Beamsville and Clinton
churches, where he has remained
ever since, doing effective work. The
membership of the churches has
doubled, and a beautiful manse built
in addition. Dr. Mclntyre took a post
graduate course at the \Veslevan Uni
versity, Bloomington, Illinois, where lie
received the degree of Ph.D. in 18X7.
He was married on the 25th December,
1878, to Eli/a Maud, daughter of the
late Robert Walker, of Whitby, &lt; &gt;nt.

MEN OP

THOMAS JOHN HAMMILL, miii

-*- owner, Barrie, Out., was born on
the i6th December, 1849, in Wentworth
County. He is a son of Robert
Hammill, of the same place. He re
ceived his education at the public
school, or, as it was called, " Bennett s"
school house, Governor s Road, Went
worth County. At an early age he
entered the employment of N. & O. J.
I helps. lumber merchants, St. Catha
rines, where he remained for 19 years.
He removed to Barrie in i.SS.&gt;, and began
business there as partner of the firm of
N. ,\: O. J. IMu-lps & Co. In addition
to their mills at I help.ston and Barrie,

he is also interested in British Columbia
timber lands. Mr. Hammill is a mem
ber of the Methodist Church, and also
steward and trustee of the Collier
.Street Church, Barrie. He is also a
member of the Masonic Brotherhood,
the Independent Order of Oddfellows,
and various other fraternal or^aui/a-
tioiis. He is also a member of the
Toronto Hoard of Trade. In poli;
lie is a Liberal, and in i.SS_&gt; was elected
alderman for St. Catharines. He has
been twice married in iSjn to Miss
Klliott, who died in i.S;- 1 , and in i.S;.;
au.yhter of Noah I helps. of
St. Cathnri:

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185

IKY. JOHN M. WILKINSON,
B.A., Toronto, was bom in
&lt; Markham, on December 5th,
1852. He received his primary educa
tion at the public schools in Toronto.
For a long period he was under the
deepest religious conviction and felt
called upon to enter the ministry,
although having a dread of its respon
sibility and his unfitness for the sacred
calling. Finally, while attending a
cottage prayer meeting, the burden on
his heart rolled away and he returned
to his father in Toronto, telling him of
the great change that had taken place.
He began work under the Rev. James
Hannon, in Toronto, and
afterwards attended the Col
legiate Institute at Cobourg.
Eighteen months afterwards
he matriculated in Victoria
University and entered the
class of 1872. Next year,
on account of family afflic
tion, he was called home,
and in 1874 was received as a
probationer for the ministry
by the Methodist Conference
in Hamilton, and was as
signed to the Port Hope
District. He also travelled
in the Sunderland and Port
Perry Circuits. He then
returned to Victoria, where
he graduated as valedic
torian of the class of 1880.
The same year he was or
dained at Belleville and was
sent to Bradford. After this
he filled appointments at
Toronto, Barrie, and finally
at Agnes Street Church,
Toronto. This church was
at the time of the union
heavily mortgaged, but
under Mr. Wilkinson s pas
torate the debt was reduced
from sixteen thousand to

six thousand dollars, and a thousand
souls converted in three years. After
completing his three years term in this
church, he went to Britain to study
Evangelistic methods, and returning in
1889, opened his favorite Mission
known as the "People s Tabernacle,"
which is crowded to its full seating
capacity of two thousand. The Mission
so far is entirely undenominational,
and is supported by the collection and
the free will offerings of the people.
Mr. Wilkinson was married in Decem
ber, 1 88 1, to Emma, eldest daughter
of R. Philip, merchant manufacturer,
of Toronto.

\n;x OK UANAOA.

C GEORGE H. \RYKY Dorc.I. AS.
* * barrister, 5 Toronto street, To
ronto, ( )nt., was born on Christmas
Day, i So;,, at Chatham, Out. Ik- wa&gt;
educated at private schools and Toronto
Collegiate Institute. A son of William
I "tiglas, Q-C., of Chatham, grandson
of George Douglas, late of Tluirso in
Caithnesshire, Scotland, a descendant
of the Perthshire branch of the Douglas
family, and a Presbyterian Jacobite.
His maternal grandfather was Captain
Richard Harvey Hudson, one of Sir
James Mathisson s commanders during
the Chinese war, arising out of the
English opium trade, and a lineal de-

ndant of Sir Ileudrick Hudson. At
an early ai^e IK- developed a taste for
classics and modern lan^ua^es, and
under the tuition of a gentleman who
had studied Latin under several famins
Jesuit fathers, he became well acquaint
ed with the Latin poets and pi
writers. He was first articled to Hector
Cameron, Q.C., of Toronto, until the
North-West Rebellion in 1885, when
he served first with the Queen s Own
Rifles, was afterwards transferred to
Boulton s Scouts, was then attached as
a supernumerary to the Yorktou Force
under Major Watson, where he served
in outpost and despatch duties. After
the rebellion he was a
student with Douglas,
Douglas & Walker, of
Chatham, Out., with Beaty,
Chadwick, Blackstock &
Gait, also Beaty, Hamilton
& Cassell, Toronto, became
a solicitor in January, 1889,
and a barrister in January,
1890, and has practiced since
in Toronto. He has been
a life-long Conservative, is
now a member of the Young
Men s Liberal-Conservative
Clnb, Toronto, and has
fought for his party on the
platform in three contests in
Western Ontario. He was
gazetted a lieutenant in the
24th Kent Infantry in
October, 1885, and qualified
at the Infantry Sell
Toronto, in 1886, resigning
his commission in i&gt;
after having served four
years as a private, and four
years under commission.
He is an .te of Im

perial ] ( -deration siuee r
and one of the first to

ii/e the Toronto branch
of the League.

MEN OK

187

EPHRAM HORACE MUSSEN,
M.A., Aurora, Out., was born on the
.^ 24th of April, 1842, at Allanburgh,
\Velland County. His father was the late
Sheriff Musseu, of the County of Leeds and
Grenville. He received his education at Belvi-
dere Academy and Thorold Grammar School,
and entered Trinity College in 1862, taking the
fourth scholarship, graduating in 1867. For five
years he was a member of the Queen s Own, and
took part in the Battle of Ridgeway. He then
began the study of theology, and in 1869 was
ordained deacon in the Church of England and
priest in 1870. He received the degree of M.A.
in 1872. After ordination he became missionary
in the township of Manvers, and afterwards at
Caledonia, York and Cayuga. From thence he
went to Niagara Falls, then to Lakefield, and in
1880 to Scarborough, where he remained two
years. He was then appointed to Aurora, where
he has been for nine years. He is a member of the
Masonic Brotherhood, and also of the A.O.U.W.
Society. He married, in 1873, May
Victoria, daughter of L. Schofield, of
Her Majesty s Customs, Prescott, Ont.

AI.KX II. r.KAToN. M.I).

TV LEXAXDKR H.
^-\ Orillia, Ont., v
VS is; v s, in the t

BEATOX, M.I)., of
was born April 2oth,
township of Pickering,
Ontario County. He received his education at
the public school of his native place, and at t he-
age of eighteen obtained a second-class certificate.
After this he taught in the township of Yaughan
and at Duffin s Creek. In 1858 he entered the
office of Ross, Crawford & Crombie, Toronto,
for the purpose of studying law, but owing \.
circumstances, he had to abandon this and re
turned to teaching, which lie followed until 1862,
when he entered the Toronto School of Medicine.
He attended the Rolph Medical School during
the summer sessions, and graduated from that
institution in 1X64. After graduating he began
the practice of his profession, which he continued
until lie received his present appointment as
Medical Superintendent of the Asylum for
Idiots, Orillia, Out., which he fills with much
acceptance. In religion Dr. Beaton ;
1 rc^bytcriaii, and has been for many years an
office-bearer in his church. In politics he is a
Liberal. He was married in iS;o to Margaret
Ann McXivcn, of Bradford, Ont.

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CANADA.

W. BOG AM.

-r-r y^

\ A / KLLINGTON BOGART, photographer,
\ V Newmarket, Out., was born there on
the 2gth of November, 1855. His parents were
Philip and Adeline Gleason Bogart, German and
American parentage. He was educated at the
public schools in Newmarket, and afterwards in
the Commercial College, Toronto. In 1875 he
began the study of photography in Newmarket,
and in 1876, opened a studio in the town of
Aurora. He then went for a time to Munroe,
Michigan, U.S., and subsequently returning to
Canada, entered the establishment of Edy
Brothers, photographers, London, Out. In 1883
^ he "opened a studio at Newmarket, where he has
eded in securing a large patronage. He
: i .very fine collection of Canadian and Ameri
can scenery, including views of Cuba, Florida
and Bahama Islands, where he has travelled ex
tensively. He also has a fine collection of
natural history and marine curios. Mr. I:

Methodist, and also a member of the Inde
pendent Order &lt;&gt;f Odd Fellows, he also 1
to the American and Canadian Photographic
iations and takes a deep interest in every
thing connected with his profession.

TTART SOViT. M I&gt; . C.M., New-
market. Out., was born on the J&lt;&gt;th of
I YInua: .it Colhonie, ( )nt. He is de

scended from Scotch parents, his father K-inu; I M .

h S. Scott, of Ganaiioijue. He \vas edu
at CianaiKxrue High School, and in issi en
Trinity Medical College, Toronto, where lie
graduated in 1885 with honors in all Mil
receiving two scholarships. During his gradu
ating year he was assistant demonstrator in
Anatomy in Trinity College. After completing
his medical studies he began practice at Lloyd -
town, where he remained four years, and then
removed in 1889 to Newmarket, where he enjoys
a large and lucrative practice. In 1890, he also
opened an extensive drug business in connection
with his profession. Dr. Scott is a member of
the Methodist Church, and of various fraternal
organizations. In politics he is a Reformer.
He was married February 24th, 1886, to Lizzie,
daughter of Jonathan Dunn, of Brighton, Out.
Dr. Scott is in the best sense of the word a

self-made man and has risen to his present

position by indefatigable perseverance

and industry.

con, M D.

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189

"YX/ILLIAM HENRY PEARSON,
r r general manager and secretary
of Consumers Gas Co., Toronto, was
born on the gih of November, 1831, at
Brisbon, London, Eng. He was edu
cated at John Boyd s Academy, Toronto,
in W. H. Coonibe s, and the District
Grammar School, Kingston, and other
private schools. He received a thorough
English education, and also a course in
Latin. (The late Chief Justice Harri
son and Erastus Wiman were his school
mates at Harte s Academy.) In early
life he had a strong predilection for
music and art, but the death of his
parents prevented the gratification of
his desires. In 1849, under
the appeals of John B.
Gough, he became a total
abstainer. He entered the
Toronto Post Office in 1847,
when fifteen years of age,
the entire staff at that time
consisting of postmaster,
three clerks and a letter
carrier. His salary for three
years was only $160, and
the labor, including Sunday,
severe. He was appointed
chief clerk of the Con
sumers Gas Co. in 1854,
secretary in 1874, and gen
eral manager in 1887.
When converted in 1852 he
refused to work on the
Lord s Day. Mr. Pearson
was until twenty years of
age a member of the Church
of England, but under the
preaching of Rev. James
Caughey, he joined the
Richmond Street Methodist
Church, where he remained
a member for 36 years, till
it was closed in iSSS. He
taught in the Sunday School
six years, and was superin
tendent over thirty. Dur

ing this period the school was signally
blessed by numerous conversions, many
of whom entered the ministry. For
some years the school was the largest
in Canada. Numerous testimonials
presented to him showed how his labors
were valued. Mr. Pearson has been a
class leader for 36 years, trustee and
delegate to Conference, and for 35 years
has given a loth of his income to the
Lord. He has held the offices of direc
tor of the Consumers Gas Co., Lind
say ; vice-president American Gas Light
Association, and treasurer and director
Toronto Philharmonic Society. He mar
ried Miss M. A. Cline March 5th, 1856.

190

MEN

CANADA.

Vfc/ILBUR C. MATTHHWS. of
* * &gt;nto, was born in the

township of \"anghan. Out., in July,
- &gt;. He remained at home on the
farm until twenty, obliged to be content
with such educational advantages as
the district school then afforded. After
this he attended the Commercial Col
lege, Toronto, for a term, and on the
completion of his studies, obtained a
position in the Registrar s Department,
Ottawa, where he remained two years,
when he left and took a position as
ing clerk in the Toronto office of
Dun, Wiman & Co. After a short ap
prenticeship there, he was sent by the

firm to their branch at Albany, X.Y.,
and alter t\v&lt;&gt; years steady, hard work,
as clerk and traveller there, the firm

: ed him the position of mana
of the Memphis, Tenn., office, which
offer he accepted, and after live years
labor, he left it in a flourishing condi
tion. Mr. Matthews was married at
Memphis in October, 1.^73. and the fol
lowing year was appointed manager of
the Toronto office, with Hamilton a
branch. Since taking charge in To
ronto, the entire business has been
more than trebled, and branch offices
have been opened in London, Winni
peg, Victoria and Vancouver. On
leaving Memphis he was
presented with an address
signed by the entire whole
sale trade, bankers, and city
officials, accompanied by a
handsome gold watch. Mr.
Matthews takes an active
part in all athletic sports.
He was mainly instrumental
in getting up the Toronto
Athletic Grounds Company,
of which he was president
for several years. He is
a member of the Granite
Curling Rink, a director
of the Great North-Western
Telegraph Company, and
Poison Iron Works Com
pany, and chairman of the
Gymnasium Committee of
the Young Men s Christian
Association. He is consi
dered an active and pnsl;
member of society, and is
highly esteemed by his fel
low-citizens for his genial
manners and obliging w;.
The career of Mr. .Matthews
is evidence of what determi
nation and perseverance can
do in the absence of many
advantages in early life.

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191

JAMKS NELSON PKER, grain mer
chant, Toronto, was born on the
22iid of July, 1845, in the town
ship of Nelson, Halton Count} , Ontario.
After passing through the public schools he
graduated at the Commercial College, Toronto.
He then engaged as accountant with David
Plewes, of Brantford. At the end of four
years he formed a partnership with \Vm.
Plewes, of London, and for eight years carried
on busi ness under the name of Plewes & Peer.
He then returned to Brantford and spent
years more with his former employer.
In iS*4 he entered the establishment of \V.
P. Him land & Co., Toronto, and in ISM,
became partner in the firm of Pennee iS:
Peer, (Quebec and Toronto. His present
business as Peer i\: Co. was begun in iSSq.
Mr. Peer is an active member of the Methodist
Church, and connected with its various boards.
He is a member of the I. &lt;&gt;.F. and of the
Hoard of Trade. He was married in I Sou to
Theresa Josephine Kenny, who died in March,
1*7", and again, in IN;J, to Rel&gt;ecva, daughter
of James Zimmerman, of Burlington. Out.

JAMKS BUCHANAN, planing mills,
Goderich, Out., was born at Karmun-
nock, Scotland, July 5th, 1836. He
was educated at the parish schools, and came
to the United States at the age of eighteen.
Having been apprenticed in Scotland to the
cabinet-making trade, he worked as carpenter
for a time in Ohio and other places,
until the year 1857, when he settled in
Goderich. He commenced as an employee
of John McDonald in the mill he now owns.
Mr. McDonald having given up the business.
Mr. Buchanan and two fellow-workmen bought
the mills. Some years afterward Mr. Buchanan
became sole proprietor, and has been very
successful in business. He is a liberal giver
to religious objects, and occupies important
positions in the Presbyterian Church, such as
elder, manager, Sabbath School teacher, etc.
He is a friend of the Salvation Army, having
paid the expenses of three of their missionaries
to India, and supports one of them in the field.
He is Master \Yorkman of the A.O.U.W.
He was married on the 2Sth of February. 1859.
to Miss Jannet McKay, of Scotland.

192

MI:X OR CANADA.

. R. N. GRANT, Orillia, Out., was.

Ixirn near Peterl&gt;orough, Out. He
ceived his early education chiefly
at the Grammar School, Stratford, County of
Perth. After leaving the Grammar School
he taught for several years, and also prose
cuted his studies with a view to the Bar.
Having changed his mind, he decided to study
for the ministry and entered Knox College fh
1859, and graduated in 1865. Soon after he
was licensed by the Presbytery of Paris, and
received calls from Markham, Picton, Water-
down and Wellington Square. He accepted
the latter and was ordained and inducted
January 23rd, 1866. After remaining there
five years, he accepted a call to Knox Church,
Ingersoll, where he remained eleven years.
In i ss J he received the call to his present large
and influential charge. In 1891 he was unani
mously elected Moderator of the Synod of
Toronto and Kingston. Mr. Granl is a most
live platform sjicakcr, an able preacher and
diligent pastor. I: &lt;me of the mosl gifted

magazine writers of tin- day. He married, May
9, lS6r,, Marianne McMullen. i &lt; int.

:V. THOMAS LOGAN TURNBl LL,

Presbyterian Church, Oneida, Out.,
was born in 1850, at Berwick -
on-Tweed, Kngland. He received his preli
minary education at the schools of his native
town. He emigrated to Canada in 1889, and
after spending six months in Toronto, was
called to the First Presbyterian Church, Port
Colborne. He was unanimously called to
Oneida June 26th, 1891, after repeated solici
tations from that congregation to K-conie their
pastor. Mr. Turnbull studied at the 1 ni-
sity of Edinburgh, and afterwards .it the
English Presbyterian College in London. II.
was associated, fora time, with the late J rof.
Elmslie at Willisden, and afterwards settled
four years at Whitby, Yorkshire, England,
from which charge he came to Canada. ll&lt;
married in i iiise Jane Hcaumoiil,

of South Elnisall. Yorkshi- ,nd. by

whom he has two daughters. In pol
he lielongs to the Reform party. Mr. T
bull will doubt! fading jxisjtion

in the ministry of his church in th
Dominion,

ON. ARTHUR S. HARDY,
Q-C., was born at Mohawk,
Ontario, Brant County, on
December i4th, 1837. He is descended
from U.E. Loyalists on both sides, and
is a son of the late Russell Hardy,
formerly of Brantford, and latterly of
London, Out. Mr. Hardy was edu
cated at the County of Brant Grammar
School, at the Private Academy kept
for some years by the Rev. W. W.
Nelles, Mohawk, and at Rockwood
Academy. He was called to the Bar of
Ontario in 1865, was appointed a Q.C.
in 1876, and is a Bencher of the Law
Society of Ontario. From the very

outset it was safe to predict a brilliant
and vigorous professional career for
Mr. Hard} 7 , for he had conspicuous
natural brilliancy. He was daring,
and had fire and unusual mental alert
ness. He soon became head of the
Bar in his county. He was first re
turned to the Legislative Assembly for
his present seat in 1873 on the resigna
tion of the sitting member, was re-
elected by acclamation at the general
election in 1875, appointed Provincial
Secretary and Registrar in March,
1877, at which time he was re-elected
by acclamation, and also re-elected at
the general elections of 1879, 1883,
1887, and 1890. Upon the

resignation of the Hon. T.

B. Pardee,hewasin January,
1889, appointed Commis
sioner of Crown Lands.
He is one of the strongest
members in the Mowat ad
ministration, and has no
superior in the House as a
ready and effective speaker.
Mr. Hardy was married on
January loth, 1870, to Mary,
daughter of the late Mr.
Justice Morrison, of Toronto.
He is not only thoroughly
Canadian from both sides,
but is specially a County of
Brant man, his mother s
family having settled in
Brant County about the
year 1800, and his father s
family having come to the
county a few year s after.
Mr. Hardy s children are
the sixth generation of the
family who have died, or
were born, and are living in

f the county. South Brant is
proud of her representative
in the Local House, and from
appearance s will likely con
tinue the honor.

194

MBN OF CANADA

^ I.KXAXDKR BURNS, M.A..
2~~V !&gt;.!&gt;., I.L.D.. pre.-ideiit of the
^" I.adi liege, I I;uiiilton,

&lt; )nt., was burn at Castlewcllan, County
I&gt;u\vn, Ireland, in i&lt;\v). lie was edu
cated at the National Sell.
Ireland, and afterwards entered Victoria
University, Cobourg, in 1^55, and
graduated as Prince of Wales gold
medalist in 1861. He served as tutor
in the University four j-ears, and then
preached three years at Stratford and
Drayton, ( )nt., after which he was called
to the presidency of Iowa Wesleyan
University, then to that of Simpson
College, Iowa, and finally was recalled
to Hamilton, Canada, in
1879, where he has re
mained since as president
of the Ladies College. In
his youth Dr. Burns learned
a trade and earned enough
money to enter the Univer
sity. Hence his practical
sympathy with working-
men. He was raised in the
Presbyterian Church, and
still boasts of his early reli
gious training in that fold.
Under the preaching of
the Rev. James Caughey,
he entered the Methodist
Church, with which he has
been since identified. He
has, however, a warm re
gard for the teachings of
his childhood, and is op
posed to emphasizing any
thing but the essentials of
religion, and has been for
years a strong advocate for
closer union among the
ngelical churches in
Canada. In 1882 Dr. Burns
was tried for heresy, because
of his liberal views and
freedom of utterance, but
was acquitted on all points.

Hr is a specialist in Biblical literature
and criticism, on which and kindred
subjects he is a frequent lecturer. He
is a member of the P.oanl uf Regents
of Victoria, but was strongly opposed
to federation. Although not directly
in pastoral work, he preaches nearly
every Sabbath, and is in constant de
mand for special services. As president
ot the Hamilton College, the oldest in
the country, he has done grand work for
his denomination. Dr. Burns belongs
to the Masonic body, and is a decided
Reformer in politics. He was married
in June, 1863, to Sarah Andrews, of
Devonshire, England.

MKN OF- CAJMA.DA.

195

V. DANIEL ECKER, Tapley-
town, Out., was born in Bin-
^S) brook township, Wentworth
County, May i8th, 1846. He received
his education at the public schools of
his own county. At the age of nine
teen years he obtained a second-class
certificate, on which he taught three
years. In 1870 he entered the ministry
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and was ordained in 1875. Since that
tnne he has occupied the following
circuits: Blenheim, Walsingham, Nan-
tieoke, Stanley, Brussels, Cauboro,
Tort Robinson, Rockford, and Tapley-
town, his present charge, where he has

been two years and returned for the
third. The work ou each circuit Mr.
Ecker has occupied has prospered
under his faithful ministration. \Yhile
unostentatious in his manner, lie is
doing quiet, effectual work for the
Church of God. In the truest sense of
the word, he is a self-made man, having
attained his present position by hard
work and indomitable perseverance.
Mr. Erker is a member of the Ancient
( )nler Tinted Workmen. He was mar
ried August 14, 1872, to Laura II.,
daughter of Rev. David Williams, who
died on April 2ist, 1890, leaving two
daughters.

MI:N

CAXAI&gt;,\.

&lt;TyiIUP HKXRY DRAYTON,
V^ Toronto, Out., was born on
ptember 27th, 1846, at Bar-
})acl&lt;K-s, West Indies. His parents were
inally from Northamptonshire, En.^.
He was educated in Cheltenham Col
lege, Knir. and in tlie Royal Military
ColU-.yc, Knjr. He served as an officer
in Her Majesty s service i6th Foot
R.C.R. Regiment and Army ."-
Corps. After coining to Canada lie
Studied law in the office of Mes-
[ ethn: r i\i M -^, 1 oronto. In

: /ed the appointment
Kxaminer and Lecturer in the old Law
School. Toronto, and in 1X90 he received

that of Lecturer in the new Law Scl.
there, which is an evidence that he is
thoroughly comix-tent for this impor
tant position, and that his valuable ser
vices rendered in the past are ap;
dated. Mr. ]&gt;ravtoii wa-&gt; Alderman
for the Ward of St. Thomas in Toronto
for three years. While in the City
Council he was chairman of the Hoard
of Health, for which position he :

ial adaptations and filled with

lit to himself and the city. I Ic was

married in the year i SON to Miss

urnton, dani;!: C. W. Covern-

ton, late chairman of the Provincial
Ith.

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197

\". FATHER M. J. TIERX AX,
rector of St. Peter s Cathedral
&lt;^&gt; and chancellor of the Lon
don diocese, was born in May, 1846,
two miles from Essex Centre. His
father, James Tiernan, emigrated to the
United States in 1830, and, after resid
ing three years in New York, went to
Kent, in Ohio, where he became ac
quainted with Miss Ward, to whom he
was married in 1834. The same year
they removed to Detroit, and in 1835
came to Canada, where he purchased
one hundred acres of land in Essex
County, and subsequently became
owner of three hundred acres. During

the Rebellion of 1837 he was forced to
leave his family and went to the front,
serving with the rank of sergeant until
the close of the rebellion. His wife
still lives on the old homestead at the
advanced age of eighty-two. Father
Tiernan remained on his father s farm
until he was seventeen }-ears of age,
and after receiving his early education
in the parish school, obtained a first-
class certificate. After teaching six
months he entered in 1863 St. Vincent
College, Latrobe, Pa., U.S.A., to study
for the priesthood. He remained there
four years, and then, on account of his
health, he went to the Seminary of Our
Lady of Angels at Niagara
Falls. From this institu
tion he graduated in 1869,
and on December igth,
1875, was ordained priest in
the old Cathedral of London,
Ontario, by His Lordship
Bishop Walsh, now Arch
bishop of Toronto, and in
six weeks from that day
was made chancellor of the
diocese. For five years he
was secretary to His Lord
ship Bishop Walsh, and
when the erection of the
new magnificent cathedral
was commenced, the finan
cial transactions were placed
in his hands. In less than
five years the cathedral was
practically completed and
dedicated for service. The
sum of $150,000 has already
been expended upon it, but
when the design is com
pleted, it will cost not less
than SiSo.ooo. The success
of this undertaking is main
ly due to the ability and per
severance of Father Tiernan,
who spared no pains to make
it a credit to the Forest Citv.

1 9 8

MI.N OF CANADA

ARRATT WILLIAM SMITH.
C., D.C.L., of Summerhill. in
9 tin.- township of York, was horn
at Stonehouse, Devon, Kii^.. mi the
29th of November, iSjo. He arrived
in Toronto with his parents in 1833,
and entered Upper Canada Collect.- the
same year, leaving it in 1838, after a
successful career, during which, amongst
other numerous prizes, he carried off
the prize poem for 1837. In August,
1838, he entered the Upper Canada Law
Society, and served five years under
articles with the late Chief Justice
I Draper, and was called to the Bar in
Hilary Term, 1844. In 1843 he en
tered the University of
King s College, Toronto,
and matriculating in Arts,
passed on to law, and took
the degrees of B.C.L. and
D.C.L. respectively, the
latter in 1852. He is a life
member of the senate of
Toronto University, and
has occupied the positions
of Pro-Yice-Chancellor and
Vice-Chancellor in that in
stitution. He has been con
nected with several promi
nent legal firms, and is at
present the senior partner
in that of Smith, Rae &
Greer, and has been for
many years a Bencher of
the Law Society. He took
,an active part in the militia
during the Rebellion of
,7, serving in the active
force for a time until quiet
was restored, and retired as
senior major of the 6th
I attalion of Toronto Militia
a after the Trent excite
ment had subsided, having
previously qualified himself
by passing through the
Military School at Toronto.

He lias occupied, and still occupies,
many important position^ in public life,
as president, vice-president, and director
ot numerous companies, besides l&gt;eing
connected with many important public
trusts. In 1876 lie acted as chairman
of the Royal Commission to investigate
certain charges in connection with the
Northern Railway. Mr. Smith is a
Reformer, but has never taken any
prominent part in politics. In religion
he is a member of the Church of Eng
land. He has been twice married and
has ten children still living. He pos
sesses great business capacity, and has
a wonderful grasp of public affairs.

OF- CANADA.

199

;V. DAVID H. TAYLOR, of
the Methodist Church, Port
.^t Colborne, Out., was born in
the year 1X47 at Oldham, Eng. He
left England and came to Canada in
;XXo, and was appointed successively
to London for two years, Charing Cross
for two years, Courtland for three
years, Dnimbo for one year, and to
Port Colborne for three years. In all
these places the congregations greatly
increased under Mr. Taylor s charge,
and his removal from Port Colborne,
the sphere of his present ministry, to
Fonthill, is very deeply regretted by
an attached people. He received his

education at St. Domingo Street
in Oldham, of which the Rev. J.Jackson
"\Yray was principal, and his theological
training for the Methodist ministry in
connection with the Primitive Methodist
Church, in England, and under the
guidance of the Revs. W. Antliff, D.D.,
and James Gamer. He has six brothers
in England and one in the United
States, who are all actively engaged in
mercantile life. His father is also still
alive. Mr. Taylor, has a promising
future before him in the church to which
he has consecrated his talents and
abilities. He was married in 1869 to
.Miss Wild, of Oldham, Eug.

MKN &lt; &gt;i ^ \\ A i &gt; \

JONATHAN ELLIS, Port Dover,
Out., was born January i2th,
1843, at Holmfirth, Yorkshire,
Kng. His parents emigrated to Canada
when he was only eighteen months old,
and settled in Markham, York County.
Here, at the public schools, Mr. Ellis
received his education, and afterwards
K-arued tlie business of printing. In
iS6i he removed to Ancastcr, where he
learned the business of manufacturing
woollen jM ods. For the past eleven
years he has been successfully en^a.^ed
in the manufacture of knitted goods at
Port I)o\-er, where lie owns a la-
mill, giving employment to one hun

dred hands. He is in religion a Metho
dist, and has held most of the offices in
the gift of the church open to laymen.
He has been class leader, recording
steward, local preacher, delegate t"
annual conferences, and was delegate
to the General Conferences of i SSo and
ID. In politics he is a Reformer,
and was the Reform camlidat .ith

Norfolk for Dominion Parliament in
the election ol I.SMI. He was i
eral year- a member of the Municipal
Council of Port I "&gt;th as Coun

cillor and Reeve. Mr. Kllis was inar-

64 to Mary Smith, Ancaster,

( )ntario.

MEN

CANADA.

2OI

EDWIN THOMAS CAMPBELL, mechani
cal dentist, Toronto, was born in that
^&gt;S city on the ijth of September, 1865.
He is the son of George Campbell. He was
educated at the Toronto Model School, and in
1880 began the study of mechanical dentistry in
the office of J. B. How. Since that time he has
given his attention to the higher grades of this
line of dentistry. In 1888 he opened a Public
Dental Laboratory to meet the wants of the
profession, the better class of which have duly
appreciated his efforts to advance this particular
branch of the business, as he now receives work
from not only Ontario, but throughout the
Dominion. So far as known it is the only insti
tution of its kind in Canada that manufactures
gold, rubber, celluloid and aluminum plates,
gold and porcelain crowns, bridge work, and the
various appliances for regulating the malforma
tion of the teeth. Mr. Campbell has already
acquired an extensive business, which is daily
increasing as his laboratory becomes more widely
known. He was married on the ijth of
September, 1889, to Edith Macklin,
daughter of John Macklin, of Toronto.

I!. /. MII.NKK.

I. T l \Mrill-a. I.

&lt;:YKKI,KY ZKY MILNKR, M.D., C.M.,

M.C.P.S.O., Toronto, Out., was born
at Stratford on the 2 2nd of August.
[865. He is the second son of the Rev.
Jo:u:lhan Milner. Methodist clergyman, Toronto.
Dr. Milner is a graduate of Trinity Vniversity.
Toronto. His primary education was received
at the various places where his father was
stationed, and at Woodstock and Barrie High
Schools. He began the study of medicine in
1884 in Trinity Medical College, Toronto, and
after graduating, he proceeded to New York
city and took a post-graduate course at the
1 olyclinic Hospital, in order to be thoroughU
equipped. Returning to Canada he began the
practice of his profession in Toronto in 1889,
where he is fast gaining a reputation tor himsell
as a skillful and successful practitioner. With
hi* thorough course of study, both in Canada
and the Tinted States, and diligent prosecution
of his profession, he has. like many others in the
rapidly extending city of Toronto, an au.-picious
future before him. Dr. Milner is a member of
the Independent Order of Foie.-4ers. and al&gt;o oi
the Ancient Order of United \Yorkmen.

\II:N OK CANADA.

RKV. IV J BRKNNAN.

EV. PHILLIP JAS. BRENNAN, parish
priest of St. Mary s, Out., was born on
the 3ist of January, 1841, at Moon-
coin, County Kilkenny, Ireland, and was edu
cated at the National Schools in Ireland, and St.
John s College, Waterford. Coming to Canada in
1867, he entered the Grand Seminary, Montreal,
and completed his theological education there
in 1868. He was ordained priest the same ^ear
by the Right Rev. John Walsh (now Archbishop
of Toronto), and was appointed as assistant to
the Bishop (in London) for six months. He
was then assigned to Mount Cannel, where he
labored ten years, doing hard pioneer work for
the Church. He built a new church at Centralia,
a priest s house at Mount Cannel, and established
a separate school, during his residence there.
When he left it in 1878 it was a self-supporting
h. He was then appoointed to St. Mary s,
where he has ever since remained, the faithful
r of an attached people. Father Breuuaii
i only popular among his own flock, but
by all i ! : : t work stands

monument of his dee]) interest in the
church he loves so \s ;

KT WILLIAM HILLARY, Ml ,.
AIIMH.I. (int., was born on the ;, i --1 of
Octolter, I*;,- , in Hublin, Ireland.
He \\.is educated in Dublin and at the High
School, Xavan, County of Meath. He !
tile stud)- of medicine in an apprentice

with Sir George Owens, M.D., of Dublin, and
came to Canada in 1856. He was licensed by
the do\ -eminent Medical Board of Ontario in
1857, and immediately afterwards l&gt;egan the
practice of his profession at Laskay, King town
ship, York County. He remained there for one
year, and then removed to Spring Hill (King
Station), where he remained another year. In
1858 he removed to Aurora, where he has en
joyed, for the last thirty-three j-ears, a very
extensive practice. In 1872, on the restoration
of Trinity Medical College, he was one of the
first to join, and took his degree from there. Dr.
Hillary is a memlier of the English Church, is
a Conservative in politics, and a member of the
Ma-onjc Brotherhood. He was married on the
2nd of January, 1861, to Annie, daughter
of the late Colonel Fry, of Aurora, for
merly of Boyle, Ireland.

MEN OK CANADA.

203

GKORGK SMITH.

GEORGE SMITH, M.A., barrister, Wood
stock, Out., was born at Glasgow, Scot
land, in 1852, and in very early youth came to
Canada, and located at Shakspeare, Perth County,
Ont. He was educated at the Normal School,
Toronto, and afterwards while teaching studied
classics under the late Rev. Win. Robertson,
AM., at Chesterfield, Ont. After this he at
tended the Hamilton Collegiate Institute a short
time, and then Toronto University, where he held
the first Blake Scholarship in constitutional law
and civil polity in 1878, obtained the degree of
B.A. in 1879, and while Latin master of the
Canadian Literary Institute, Woodstock, in 1880,
obtained the degree of M.A. He then studied
law at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, from iSSi to
iS.S), and commenced the practice of law at
\Voodstock in 1884, where he has since remained,
having succeeded in gaining the confidence ol
his clients, and building up a steadily in-
ing and lucrative practice. Mr. Smith is a
Liberal in politics, and an ardent Free Tradn.
He is a member of Knox Presbyterian Church,
and secretary of the Woodstock Mechanics
Institute.

vY. JAMES WEBB, Xorthfield Centre,
., was born on the 2ist of April,
1846, in London township, County
of Middlesex. He was educated at the public
schools, and graduated at the Commercial College,
London, taking grade "A" diploma. After
wards he took a first-class teacher s certificate
and taught four years before entering the minis
try. He united with the M.E. Church in 1865,
was licensed as a local preacher in 1873, and
joined the Niagara Conference in 1875. Two
years afterwards he was ordained deacon, and
in 1879 was ordained elder by Bishop Carman.
Mr. Webb has served the following circuits :
London township, Southwold, Norwich, Mount
Elgin, Charlotteville, Troy, Barton, Oakland,
and Kelvin. He was statistical secretary for the
Niagara Conference for seven years. He belongs
to the A.O.U.W., is a member of the Grand
Lodge, and a Master Workman, and also a Royal
Templar. He has been very successful in his
ministerial work. Mr. Webb was married to

Ida A. Mover, daughter of Ryerson

Moyer, County of Oxford, on the 25th

of December, 1877.

KI-:V

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CANADA.

^^ ( ,. TKHlil.I-:. Hamilton s leading mer-
_ A*- * chant in gentlemen s furnuhii

^4. His business is ,, IK - tl, ;lt R .
quires enterprise- and ability to successful:
duct. No man in the city of Hamilton meets
: uircincnts in a higher degree than Mr.
Treble. His store is Im-ated on the corner ol

King and James streets. The business was t-stab
lishcd in iS;; v and has met with unvarying sue-
since its inception, owing to the enterprise of
the proprietor and the uniform excellence of his
He imjjorts direct from the leading
manufacturers, and keeps abreast with the latest
and most fashionable novelties. The premises
.pied by Mr. Treble are 40x56 feet and three
stories high, and it takes thirty-five hands to
meet the requirements of his extensive trade. He
is a Canadian, a gentleman who thoroughly
understands the details of his business, affable in
manner and very popular with the public. This
enterprising house is connected with the Domi
nion Shirt Factory- and the Hamilton Tie Mann
facturing Co. At the Industrial Kxposi-
tion of Toronto in 1883. Mr. Treble
obtained the silver medal.

RKV. G. II. KKNNKV.

..I. I..

KV. GIvO. HKXKV KKNNKV, Mine-
sing, Simcoe County, Ont., was born in
3? the township of Trafalgar, Halton
County. Ont., on the 2nd of July, 1833. He
was educated at the Oakville Grammar School,
and completed his theological education at the
New York Conference Seminary. Before going
to the Seminary, he taught public school for two
* years in Canada, and after leaving the Seminary
in 1857, was appointed Principal of Hobait
Seminar&gt; , and of Plattsville Academy in /
He returned to Canada in 1859, and in l-Ybruai\ ,
1860, was sent by the Rev. R. Jones to supply
the Grand River Mission of the \\Y-!e\ an
Methodist Church until the meeting of the Con
ference. At the Confer In wu

ceived as a probationer for the regular ministry
of the Methodist Chnrrh. and ordained at the
Conference of 1X64. Hi wafl m.iiiied on the
ll of June, is . 4. to I.ydia, daughter &lt; . ] .
McCullough, J-isu., of Navaii and sister of
the lat. A illiam and Jas. I! M, Cnllongh.

Koth are now dead. Mr Kinii

the Ottawa Iiistrid in 1X711, and financial
ina 1 iistrit t in i -

205

MCDONALD, M.D.,

ville. Out., was born in the year 1840
5-. at West Zorra, County of Oxford.
He received his education in the Zorra public
school, and afterwards engaged in teaching for a
period of five years, and then finished at the
Normal School, Toronto. After this he took
a regular course in medicine, and, immediately
after graduation, began the practice of his pro
fession in Fullerton, County of Perth, where he
remained for eight years. He then removed to
Hagersville, where he has practiced for the past
fourteen years. His business is very large and
lucrative, not only in Hagersville, but in the sur
rounding neighborhood. Dr. McDonald is a
member of the Presbyterian Church. He is
Coroner for the County of Haldimand, Master of
Hiram Lodge, No. 319, Masonic Body, and
P.D.D.G.M. of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. In politics he belongs to the Reform
party. He was married in 1872 to Miss Rosilla
Elvin, of Whitby, Out. His long experience as
a medical man gives him an enviable place
in the esteem and confidence of the
public wherever he is known.

Ki;V. J. II COLLINS

K MiDONAI.Ii.

JAMES HUBERT COLLINS, Mer
ritton. Out., was born August 2dth,
1846, in Devonshire, Eng. He came
to Canada at eight years of age, and was con
verted to God when thirteen years old. He re
ceived a teacher s certificate while attending the
public school in Saxon settlement. He taught
school one term, then attended Bowmanville
High School and Victoria College, Cobourg. In
i.So.s he entered the ministry in the Bible
Christian Church. His first appointment was
Exeter, and then I sborne and London succes
sively. For seven years he labored in Summer-
side, P.E.I., three years at Murray Harbor, three
in Hamilton, two at Stoncy Creek, and three a I
Burford. This is his second year at Merritton.
He was chairman of Norwich District for 1890.
and is the Conference treasurer of the Contingent
Fund. Mr. Collins enjoys the confidence of hi&gt;
brethren in the ministry, and is recogni/ed as an
able preacher and a successful pa&gt;tor, and holds
a warm place in the affection of the people to
whom he lias ministered on his various charge-.
He- was married in 1873 to Miss Eli/a M.
I eiihale. of Exeter, Out.

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CANAOA.

CAPTAIN II. J. McULAMIAN.

SNRY JOHN McGLASHAX was torn
in Montreal, July ^ist, 1856, and was
*&&amp;gt; married May the 28th, 1878, to Janet
O Dell. He was educated in the Montreal
High School and for four years with the Rev.
Narcisse Garout, Berth ier, Que. He lived for
twenty-one years in Montreal and vicinity. His
mother died when he was a child, his father two
years ago. Mr. McGla.shan was for some time
with his father, a water-works contractor, for two
years in real estate and commission business, and
for fifteen years accountant with the Grand Trunk
Railway. He is at present city passenger agent,
in Brantford, for the Canadian Pacific Railway ;
manager of the Canadian Pacific Telegraph
Company ; agent for the Dominion Kx press
Company, New York Life Insurance Company,
Royal Insurance Company, Liverpool and London
ami ( ,lnl&gt;e Insurance Company. He is also agent
fur the Allan, Anchor. Iiiman. Dominion and
11 TV. Jr. religion lie attends
the Methodist Church. 11- i member

of the Bnintfnnl I!". ml nt , HI in the

Han Militia, and member of the Canadian
Orde:

"Tt JTORGAN BALDXVIX. n..ri...i- Ma-

JL\ I the Port of Toionto, was Lorn in that

V , ;t\ ,,n tin- jl.th ,,f J,,,; 11,.

is a sun of the late John Spread Baldwin, mer
chant, and brother of the Bishop of Huron,
and a!so of the Rev. A. H. Baldwin, of All
Saints Church, Toronto. He was edr.
at private schools and I pper Canada College,
after which, at a very early age, he con
cluded to gratify his youthful ambition and
went to sea for a short time. In
he was elected to fill the aldermanic chair for
St. Thomas Ward, and was for five years an
active member of the City Council, during
which he filled many important positions. In
f88o he was appointed Harbor Master of the
Port of Toronto, which he still holds, to the
satisfaction of all parties. Mr. Baldwin is a
member of the Church of England. He is also
a member of the Irish Protestant Benevolent
Society. In 1855 he married Frances E., eldest
daughter of \V. C. Ross, merchant, Toronto. He
has two daughters and one son living, the
latter being the well-known minister,
Rev. F. M. Baldwin, of Aylmer, Out.

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207

|KV. THOMAS W. JACKSON,
Beamsville, son of Mark Jack-
son, Durham County, Out.,
\vas Ixirn March 5th, 1843, a t Bilsdale,
Yorkshire, Eng. He spent his early
years on the farm, and was educated at
the public school in Leskard, and the
Normal .School, Toronto, in the same
classes with James L. Hughes, Public
School Inspector, Toronto, and Dr.
Russell, principal of Hamilton Lun;iti&lt;
Asylum. He entered the \\Vsleyan
ministry in 1867, and was ordained in
Belleville, June, 1871, by the late Rev.
Dr. W. Morley Punshon. He has been
stationed at Listowel, Draytou, Erin, St.

George, Otterville, Oxford Centre, Tal-
botville, Brownsville, West Flamboro,
Jarvis and Beamsville. Mr. Jackson
has been repeatedly Secretary of Dis
trict, and in i8S8 was Secretary of
Niagara Conference of the Methodist
Church, and Chairman of Sinicoe Dis
trict. He was a member of the General
Conference of 1890, and on the Execu
tive of the Provincial Sabbath School
Association daring 1889 and 1890. He
i married June 2ist, 1X71, to Janet
Inglis, eldest daughter of Rev. James
Boyd, for twenty-nine years Presby
terian minister at Crossbill, County
Waterloo.

CANADA.

SAMUEL LYLE, B.D.,
Hamilton, Out., was born July
^s i6th, 1841, at Knockanboy,
Count}- Antrim, Ireland. He received
his education at Ballymoney and Cole-
raine High Schools, Magee College,
Londonderry, Glasgow University, and
&gt;\v Free College. His parents
intended that he should take up busi-
3, but he chose the sacred ministry,
and alter a university and theological
course of seven years, was licensed by
the Route Presbytery in iSo.s. The
same year he received a call from
Armagh, and another from Connor, the
largest church in the Irish Assembly,

which latter he accepted. During his
ministration there he was a inembe:
the Mission Board, also of the Susten-
tation Fund, and was sent as a re]

sentative from the Irish to the \V&lt;
Church. While here he received calls
from 1 k-1 fast, Brooklyn, X.V.. and tlu-
Central Church, Hamilton, which latter
he accepted, and was inducted in 1X78.
Since residing in Hamilton lie lias
served on the a Mission Board,

the College Board, ECnOX Senate, b-

vice-president of the Art School, and
president of Hamilton ition. Mr.

Carried in iS;. , to Kli/uheth
, of Dublin, Ireland.

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209

TV RTHUR HEXRY
WELCH, jeweller,
" Toronto, was born
at Barton, Hamilton, Ont.,
May 5th, 1850. He is the
son of the late Henry James
Welch, architect and con
tractor, Toronto. He re
ceived his education in the
public and model schools of
Toronto, and at an early
age became apprenticed to
W. C. Morrison, jeweller.
In 1869 he went to New
York city and spent two
years as journeyman with
Chatelier & Spence, leading
manufacturing jewellers on
Broadway. In 1872 he re
turned to Toronto and be
came a manufacturer for
many of the leading whole
sale jewellers. In 1879 he
entered into partnership
with E. M. Trowern, which
partnership continued for
six years, during which
time they entered more
fully into the retail busi
ness. In 1890 he took into
partnership R. T. Blach-
ford, the firm being known
as Welch & Blachford, manufacturing
jewellers, watchmakers, diamond setters,
etc., at 171 Yonge street, making a
specialty of society presentation jewels,
emblems, badges, etc. He has been
most successful in fine artistic work,
and has been awarded silver and bronze
medals at the various expositions, and
also five first prizes for fine artistic
jewellery. Mr. Welch is a member of
Parkdale Methodist Church, and has
been for many years superintendent of
the Sunday School, class leader and
local preacher, and is most abundant
iu his labors in behalf of the denomi
nation. He is also a member of the

Masonic brotherhood, District Deputy
Grand Master of the Canadian Order
of Odd Fellows, and Vice Chief Ranger
of the Canadian Order of Foresters,
and a member of the Knights of
Honor. He is a phrenologist of extra
ordinary p&lt;&gt;\ver, and has in his posses
sion many certificates as to his mar
velous abilities in this science, from
many of the leading citizens of To
ronto. He gives lectures on this in
teresting science as often as his exten
sive business relations will allow. In
1870 Mr. Welch was married to Miss
Amelia Henning, daughter of the late
Robert Henning, Toronto.

210

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JOSEPH TAIT, Esq., M.P.P.,
Toronto, was born on October
aist, 1839, in K irk ud bright-
shire, Scotland. His father s name
being John Tail, and his mother s
maiden name Miss Williamson Clarke.
Mr. Tail was educated in the parish
school of Kirkpatrick, Durham, Scot
land, and afterwards served his appren
ticeship to a baker and worked for a
time in Edinburgh, and in 1871 came
to the United States. After remaining
IK year in Pennsylvania, he canu
Canada and settled in Toronto, wh
he became manager of a baking estab
lishment. Alter a time he bought &lt;&gt;ut

the business, and lias v
carried it on at the same
place. He lias been j&gt;;-
dent of the Master Hak&lt;
Association for I
and is a member &lt;&gt;f the
Methodist Church. He lias
been a local preacher for
manj- years, and also a
member of the last two
General Conferences. In
1889 he was elected to tin-
City Council of Toronto as
alderman for St. John s
Ward, and in 1890 was
elected representative for
one of the divisions in
Toronto to the Ontario
Legislature. In politics,
Mr. Tail is a pronounced
Liberal, and a most effective
speaker on the platform,
rendering great service to
his party whenever called
upon in connection with
Dominion and Provincial
campaigns. He is a mem
ber of the A.O.U.W., of the
Select Knights, a member
of the Toronto Board of
Trade, and a director of the
Globe Printing Company.
As a member of the Local Legislature
of Toronto high expectations are formed
of Mr. Tail s future career. Ready in
debate, fearless in expression, and pos
sessed of a large amount of practical
knowledge and sterling common sense,
he cannot be but of great service to the
province. Mr. Tait was married in
1863 to Miss Lizzie McKie. of Dum
fries, Scotland, who died in 1X72. In
iS; ) lie married his second wife M
Su :"ord, of Eglinton, &lt; hit. He

has one son living John Williamson
Tait by his first wife, who is engaged
with him in the large and lucrative
Inisi : ibli shell

MEN

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211

FERGUS P. McEVAY,
Rector of St. Mary s Cathedral,
^ Hamilton, Out., was born at
Lindsay, Out., on the 8th of December,
1852. He received his education at
Lindsay separate school, St. Michael s
College, Toronto, St. Francis Seminary,
Milwaukee, and the Grand Seminary,
Montreal. He took the Dowling medal
for literature at St. Michael s in the
class of 1877, and stood high in all his
classes and captured several pri/cs.
He was ordained priest on the 9th of
July, 1882, and was then appointed
parisli priest for Kern-Inn Kails, where
he remained five years. While in this

parish he had charge of
several churches, scattered
over a wide area, and did
much travelling on horse
back, administering the
comforts of religion to the
people and accomplishing a
heroic work. After this he
was appointed rector of St.
Peter s Cathedral, Peter
borough, and Chancellor of
the Diocese. On May ist,
1889, on the occasion of the
translation of Bishop Dow-
ling to Hamilton, it was ar
ranged between the Bishop
of Peterborough and the
Bishop of Hamilton that he
should be transferred to the
diocese of the latter, which
arrangement was subse
quently ratified at Rome,
and he obtained a new
tituJiis for the diocese of
Hamilton. Soon after this
he was appointed rector of
St. Mary s Cathedral, which
position he still holds with
great acceptability. Father
McEvay has been very suc
cessful, not only in the
spiritual work of the Church,
but also in church building and repair-
ing.^ While in Peterborough he ably
carried out the Bishop s idea in erecting
St. Joseph s Hospital and several other
important improvements in connection
with the Church there. Since his ar
rival at Hamilton, he has been in labors
abundant, supervising the erection of
the magnificent new presbytery, St.
Lawrence Church, and a beautiful
mortuary chapel and vault at Rock
Hay Cemetery, as well as extensive
repairs to the Cathedral. His busy
life contains the fullest evidence of his
untiring efforts to promote the interests
of his beloved church.

212

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I.KX. MANNING,
Manning Arcade,
" Toronto, son of
the late William .Manning,
was born in Dublin, Ireland,
May nth, 1819, and edu
cated in that city. He came
to Toronto in 1834, the first
year of its incorporation,
where he resided until
after the Rebellion of 1837.
Business being greatly de
pressed, he went to Ohio in
1838, where he commenced
business as a contractor, con-
timiing until he returned to
Toronto in 1840. Entering
into building operations, he
erected stores, residences
and churches, restored the
Parliament Buildings in
1849, " hen the Government
removed from Montreal to
Toronto, and erected the
first saw-mill and factory in
the city, using the first
large circular saw in cutting
long timber. He erected
the Normal School in 1853
and the Parliament Library
at Ottawa. He built several
railways in Canada and the
United States, also constructed several
sections of the new Welland Canal,
and constructed many other public
works. Having faith in the future
growth of Toronto as a commercial
city, he invested his means in the pur
chase of real estate and the erection of
buildings, becoming a large property
owner. Mr. Manning has taken a deep
interest in matters pertaining to the
city s growth. He was elected alder
man in 1856, serving several years.
He was twice elected mayor, and is a
director in several companies and cor
porations. He is president of the Pro
testant Benevolent Society, National

Club, Trader s Bank and Toronto
Home for Incurables, which he inau
gurated when mayor in 1873. In reli
gion he is Church of England; in poli
tics Liberal Conservative, and is a
Mason. He was twice married first
to Miss Whittemore in 1850, (sister ol"
the late E. F. Whittemore, merchant.
Toronto). Mr. Manning was married
again in iS6i to Miss Smith, daughter
of the late Hon. Hollis Smith, of Slier-
brooke. His long career in Toronto
has been marked by great energy, ;
severance and temperate habits. Hr
has declined nomination to parliament
to represent the Queen City.

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213

EXRY RICHARDS, Mayor of
Botlnvell, Out., was born at
Bingham, Nottinghamshire,

Kiig., in the year 1842. He received
his education at the public school in
England. He left school at the age of
fifteen, and came to Canada in 1861
and settled in Woodstock, where he re-
mained five j-cars. He then removed
to Botlnvell, where he engaged in the
man u factnre of potash , which lie shipped
in large quantities to Montreal and
OtherpointS. 1 Ie also did a considerable
trade in the way of shipping unleached
ashes to the Eastern vStates, to be used
as a fertilizer for corn and other crops.

Mr. Richards was for a number of
years councillor, and is now filling, with
much acceptance, the office of Mayor
of Bothwell for a second term. He is
a member of the Methodist Church,
and in politics is a Conservative. He
belongs to the Masonic Brotherhood,
and also to the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows. He has been twice mar
ried first, in the year 1867, to Martha
Ann Rippon, and again, in 1885, to
Sarah Morrison, daughter of John
Fit/patrick Morrison. He has a family
of three daughters and five sons, his
eldest son being in the -AVrvra office,
Woodstock.

M I-..N ( &gt;i CXNA.1 &gt;.\

HTHRO GERSH. ROBERTS,
L.D.S., D.D.S., of Brampton,
&lt; )ut., was born in Peel County
oi: January I9th, 1863. He received
his elementary education at the Bramp
ton public and High schools, and his
professional training at the Toronto
&gt;ol of Dentistry, Toronto, and the
Philadelphia Dental College and Medico
Chirurgical College of Philadelphia.
I .S. He entered the Royal College in

radnatedwith honors in i&gt;
receiving also the coll, i medal for

the best practical work. After complet
ing his studies, he began practice with
Dr. J. I ,. Wilmott. whose biography ap-

pears in this volume. In 1888 he gra
duated from the Philadelphia Dental Col
lege and received the degree of D.D.S.
That same year he was appointed ] . .
aminer in the Royal Col: I &gt;ental

Surgeons, Toronto, and in the Univer
sity of Toronto. Dr. Roberts is a
member of the MethodiM Church, and
of the Quarterly Board. In poli
tics he is a Conservative. He was mar
ried October ;y&gt;th, iS.S(). to I-Yaiu
daughter of J. T\, of Hramptoii.

Out. Hi- life thus far has been mar ,
throughout by that ability and ene:
which must yet place him at the h-
of his chosen ; on.

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2 15

P. WRIGHT,
B.D., Portage la
) Prairie, Manitoba,
was born at Westruther,
Berwickshire, Scotland, in
1839. He received his
elementary education at the
parish school of his native
village. In 1859 he came
to Canada, and for two years
engaged in agricultural pur
suits, having charge of a
farm near Cobourg, Out.
During this time he was
prosecuting his studies in
private. On examination
he obtained a teacher s cer
tificate of the highest grade,
and for two years devoted
himself with great success
to the teaching profession,
meanwhile preparing for
matriculation in Toronto
University. For three years
after this he was principal
of Norwood High School,
and for one year principal
of St. Mary s High School.
In these positions he was
eminently successful, and
received the highest testi
mony as to his skill and
proficiency from the trustees, and espe
cially from the late Professor Young,
then Inspector of High Schools. But
he felt called to the ministry, and re
signing his position at St. Mary s, re
turned to Knox College, completed his
theological studies in 1870, and in the
same year was ordained and inducted
as pastor of Hrskine Presbyterian
Church, Ingersoll. After being twice-
called to Chalmer s Church, Quebec,
in February, 1875, he accepted the call
and removed there. Three year s after
this he accepted a call to Chalmer s
Church, Montreal, where, in addition to
his ministerial duties, he rendered

wr^*

efficient service in the Presbyterian
College. From Montreal Mr. Wright
was translated to Knox Church, Strat
ford, where he labored most successfully
for nine years. In 1889 he accepted
an urgent call to his present charge in
Manitoba, where part of his family
had already settled, and where his
influence and missionary zeal are a
tower of strength to the Presbyterian
cause in that land. He was married
in 1864 to Agnes McGregor, of Balti
more-, Out. Mr. Wright is an intense
ly earnest, eloquent and evangelical
preacher, and, as a pastor, diligent,
U mlcr and faithful.

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hardship! and privations in
cident to a IH-W and un
cleared country. In early
youth he was employed
n])on his father s farm, and
attended school in tin- ]&lt;&gt;x
school house situated near
his father s home as op]
tunity presented itself. His
education was necessarily
intermittent, sometimes two
days in school and one out
of school, attending to farm
duties, in order to pa) 1 debts
connected with the farm.
With an ambition highly
commendable, and charac
teristic of many Canadian
youths, he applied himself
to acquire such an educa
tion as would fit him for
teaching, and thus qualified
at the age of 18, he began
the teaching profession, and
continued in it for fourteen
years, eight years of which
he taught in his native
section, and six years in
school section No. 8, An-
caster. After this he moved
to Brantford and embarked

J&lt; &gt;HN ARCHIBALD LEITCH, calling, as "hi s^b^teaS* ^2

Brantford, Out., was bom on success crowned his efforts. Through

the roth of October, 1843, in energy and honest dealing he soon

the township of Dunwich, County of obtained the confidence of the public,

Elgin. He was educated first in the and before long made his way to the top

public schools of his native section, and of the ladder among his fellow compcti-

afterwards in the Grammar schools of tors in the race for wealth and position

London and St. Thomas. His parents.
Archibald and Flora Leitch, emigrated
from the Highlands of Scotland, Argyle-
sliire, in 1842, and settled in the
wilds of Dunwich, \Vest Elgin, where
they set out at once to make a
home for themselves i" what was
then a dense forest. It was hen- that
Mr. Leitch was raised under the se-

Mr. Leitch holds a first-class Grade A.
Provincial Certificate. In religion his
views are in accord with that of the &lt; &gt;!d
School or Primitive Baptists. In poli-
tics he is a Reformer, and also a fustic*
of the Peace for the County of Brant.
Mr Leitch was married fnly i.S, 1X71.
to Manha Ann. dau-ht. Thomas

Sha\er. of Ancaster Township.

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217

=&gt;^T^EV. MALCOLM L. LEITCH,
\\ Stratford, Out., was born on
V&gt; the 23rd of August, 1855,
in the township of Metcalf, County of
Middlesex. He is descended from
Scotch parentage, his parents being
H. J. Leitch and Catherine McLaughlin,
natives of Scotland. Mr. Leitch was
educated at the public school in Mid
dlesex and the Collegiate Institute of
Strathroy, Ont. He afterwards entered
McGill University and the Presbyterian
College in Montreal, where he com
pleted his theological course. He was
ordained by the Presbytery of Montreal
in 1885, and became pastor of the Pres-

byterian Church at Valleyfield, Quebec,
In 1889 he received a unanimous call
to Knox Church, Elora, where he
labored for over two years with un
usual success. Says an Elora cor
respondent : " He is a fearless and out
spoken preacher ; an unwearying visi
tor, and lives in the esteem of all classes
here." In June, 1891, he received a
call to Knox Church, Stratford, which
he accepted, and has just entered upon
his work there. Mr. Leitch is a mem
ber of the Order of I.O.O.F. He was
married July I4th, iSS;, to Flora
Stewart, daughter of A. C. Macdonnell,
Williamstown, Glengarry County, Ont.

MI--.N OK CANADA.

1850.

BERT ARMSTRONG ROSS,
B.A., M.D., Barrie, Out., was
^ born in Barrie, October 3rd,
He is a son of the late Robert
Ross, P.L.S., and Elizabeth Wallace,
who were among the first settlers of the
uitv. He received his primary educa
tion in Barrie Grammar School, and in
1*71 entered Toronto University, from
which he graduated in 1874. After this
he entered Trinity Medical College and
.dnated with honors in 1877, taking
the silver medal for general profu-ii-m-v.
He was then appointed Hon^e Surgeon
in the Toronto Genera] Hospital, wl
he remained eighteen months, after

which he went to Europe and studied
in the hospitals of Edinburgh and
London. In 1880 he began practice in
Barrie, where he has had marked suc
cess, and is in the enjoyment of a large
and lucrative practice. Dr. Ross tal
an active part in municipal matti
He is a member of the Council, also of
the Srhool Board. He is also a mem
ber of the Masonic body, of the Inde
pendent ( nler of Foresters, of the
Independent &lt; &gt;nler of" odd Fell
the Amient Order I nited Workmen,
and other fraternal ori;anixations. In
religion he is an : palian, and in

politics a Conservative.

MEN OK CANADA..

219

v - w T L T T A M

M. POMEROY,
^S) Florence, County
of Lambton, Out., son of
the Rev. Daniel Pomeroy,
was bom on the loth of
July, 1849, i 11 the village of
Newburgh, Out. He re
ceived his education first
at the Grammar School of
Newburgh, and afterw r ards
at Albert College, of which
the Rev. Dr. Carman, now
General Superintendent of
the Methodist Church, was
principal for many years.
Mr. Pomeroy made a public
profession of his faith in
Christ at the early age of
ten years, and became a
licentiate and Sunday School
superintendent at the age of
sixteen. In 1868 he was
received as a probationer in
the Ontario Annual Con
ference, and has continued
in the Methodist ministry
without cessation from that
time until the present, re
ceiving every year flattering
certificates as to his accept
ability and success in the
work of the pastorate. During the
twenty-three years of his ministry, he
has been superintendent of twelve cir
cuits in different parts of Ontario, and
has been exceedingly successful in add
ing largely to the membership of the
church, and also in erecting churches
and parsonages in many of the charges
where he has been stationed. He is
well known in the denomination and
among his brethren for his ability in
raising money for congregational and
denominational purposes. Mr. Poiiie-
roy is a thorough student, an able and
fluent speaker, a thoroughly sound
theologian, and inherits, to a large

extent, the well known force and energy
of his father, who was recogni/ed as
one of the foremost preachers of his
day in the denomination. As he is
still in middle age, his well known at
tainments, studious habits, pulpit and
pastoral ability will doubtless secure
for him still more prominent positions
in his church. He was married on the
5th of April, 1871,10 Sarah Alice Bird,
of the township of Sidney. The secret
of Mr. Ponierov s power and success is
due to the fact that while yet in early
youth he gave his heart to the Saviour,
and built deep down on the Rock of
Ages.

MICN or CANADA

YV /ALTER NICHOLL HOSSIE,
* Bursar Institution for the
Blind, Brantford, Out., was born on
December 9th, 1831, at Denny Loan
Head, Stirlingshire, Scotland. His
parents came to this country in 1833
and settled in the township of Moore,
County of Lambton. Mr. Hossie was
educated at the Sarnia public school,
and the Goderich Grammar School.
( )u leaving school he served one season
on board the "Olive Branch," another
on the " Amherstlmrgh," and two
-us on the "Siubad." In those
days there were no railways in Canada,
and while thus employed, he had the

opportunity of visiting all
the leading cities along tin-
water front from Oni bcc
wrst, a privilc; aly

pri/ed. In iX.]i&gt; and i
lie was engaged clearing
timber laud, and in iS^j
was employed in a general
store in Goderich. In 1858
he entered the sheriff s
office at Stratford as clerk
and deputy, and on the
separation of Peel from the
County of York, he received
the appointment of deputy
sheriff, which office he held
from 1867 to 1873, when
he was appointed by the
Ontario Government to his
present position. In politics
Mr. Hossie is a Liberal.
In religion he is an active
member and office-bearer
of the Presbyterian Church.
He united with the church
in Goderich, was elected to
the eldership in Brampton,
and afterwards in Zion
Church, Brantford, which
office he now holds. Mr.
Hossie has been repeated
ly representative at Pres
byteries, Synods and General Assem
blies, and also superintendent of the
Sabbath School. At Goderich, Strat
ford and Brampton he was connected
with the Tract and Bible Societies, was
delegate to the International Sabbath
School Association at Chicago in iSS;
and Pittsburg in 1890, and in 1891
unanimously appointed president of
the Ontario Provincial Sabbath School
Association. Mr. Hossie was married
in 1856 to Emeliue Brace, n^air. in
1867 to Sarah Gordon Mc\Yhinn&gt;
and, in i.S.S.j, to his present wife,
Margaret Reid McCormack, of Cleve
land, &lt; &gt;liio.

OF- CA.NADA.

221

|EV. E. B. CHESTNUT, pastor
of Haynes Avenue, St. Catha-
rines, and St. David s Pres
byterian Church, was born nth March,
1857, i 11 the County of Antrim, Ireland.
He was educated at Queen s College,
Belfast, and afterwards at the Presby
terian colleges in Belfast and London
derry. He entered college at the age
of sixteen years, and in 1880 received
license from the Presbytery of Route,
and was ordained to the ministry in
Second Ardstraw by the Presbytery
of Strabane on the ist of September,
1880. In May, 1884, he received and
accepted a call to the congregation of

Second Monaghan, and was installed
over that congregation on the 8th of
July of that same year. In 1889 he
emigrated to Canada, and after being
received into the Presbyterian Church
of the Dominion, was called and in
ducted to the congregations of which he-
is now pastor. During Mr. Chestnut s
pastorates in the churches in Ireland,
extensive repairs were effected upon the
buildings, and considerable progress
made in church work. His ministry
in Canada promises to be attended with
equally as good results. He is an
able preacher and diligent pastor, and
greatly loved by his people.

Mrcx OP* CA.NADA.

JAMES yUINN, J.P., Orillia,
Ont., was bom April 20, 1816,
at Coothill, County Caven,
Ireland. His parents were John Qninn
and Ann Coulson. He was educated
at the private schools of his native
county in Ireland. His father died
while he was but an infant, and at the
age of sixteen years Mr. Quinn emi
grated to Canada and settled in Medonte,
and has lived chiefly in Orillia for the
last fifty years of his life. He has
been a member of the Town Council
for a great number of years, was the
first reeve appointed in the town of
Orillia, and held the office* at intervals

for the long period of twenty-five years.
In 1883 he was appointed warden for
the County of Simcoe. Mr. Quinn
was for many years a highly re
spected and successful merchant in
the town. He is a member of the
Church of England, and in politics
is a Conservative. He has taken
an active part in the election of repre
sentatives, and on two occasions con
tested the East Riding, County of
Simcoe, and reduced the Liberal ma
ty by four hundred. Mr. Ouinn
was married on the ;,nl of June, iS6l,
to Mary Wilson hter of Mr.

Thorburn, a native of Scotland.

CANADA.

223

THOMAS LEADEN GILLIES, of

-*- Port Dover, Out., was born in
March, 1830, in the town of Gnelph,
Count)- of Wellington. He was edu
cated in the public school of Port
Dover, and being anxious to equip him
self for business life, secured the most
thorough education his surroundings
rind opportunities afforded. He spent
a considerable period of his earlier life
in Australia, but not finding that coun
try quite congenial to his taste, he attain
went abroad and travelled over a large
portion of the globe. lie subsequently
returned to this continent and located
in Port Dover, and being desirous of

embarking in commercial life, he soon
identified himself with the best in
terests of the community, and com
menced a large business in lumbering
and carriage making, in which he was
very successful, retiring with a com
petency. Mr. Gillies was for many
years reeve of Port Dover; in fact he
has occupied nearly every civic position
in the gift of the people, and is univer
sally respected as a man of character
and integrity. In politics he is a Re
former, and in religion a Presbyterian.
He was married in 1859 to Sarah,
second daughter of the late Abraham
Masecar.

or CANAF&gt;A.

KY. FREDERICK VEIT, Tavi-
stock, Ont., was born on the
_ i6th of February, 1845, at
Michelbach, Kingdom of Wurtemberg,
many. He received his education
in Germany, at tlie Lutheran Seminary,
Philadelphia, Pa., and at Thiel College,
iVnusylvania. He was trained for the
ministry, and as soon as his education
was completed, joined the Lutheran
Ministerium of Pennsylvania. He was
ordained on the 2Qth of May, iSyj, and
accepted a call to the Lutheran Trinity
Church, Tavistock, rind was inducted
in June, 1X72. Since his pastorate tl
the membership of the church has

largely increased, and one of the most
beautiful churches in Western Ontario
has been erected. It has a very la
tower, in which are three bells, and
a. clock with four dials. Mr. Veil lias
been twice president of the Canada
Synod, having held that office for tin-
past four years, previous to that held tin-
same office for three years, has been
aminer of candidates for the past 15 years,
and for four years co-editor of tin-
/\, i !h&gt;ibl(itt, the organ of his denomi
nation. Mr. Yrit has been twice mar
ried first on November i, 1X72. to
Eli/abeth Stahlschmidt, and again in
1*77. to Marth Hallccn.

OF* CANADA.

"OHN GEORGE

STEWART, V.S.,

Brantford, Ontario,
was horn March 10, 1853,
in the township of Mari-
posa, Victoria County, Out.
He began his education at
public schools, and com
pleted it at the Commercial
College. He commenced
practical life by learning
the trade of a horse-shoer,
for which he soon developed
such rare skill and fine
adaptation that his time was
fully occupied in attending
to the most important and
difficult work in this line.
His reputation and success
soon warranted him in open
ing up business for himself
in the city of Brantford,
where for years he has done
a large and profitable trade.
Mr. Stewart s ambition soon
led him to take up the study
of veterinary surgery and
medicine, which he pursued,
while carrying on his busi
ness, with such determina
tion and success that, in
1883, ne graduated from the
Ontario Veterinary College, Toronto,
with first-class honors. He immediate
ly entered upon the practice of his pro
fession in the city of Brantford, and
from the start had a large practice,
which has steadily increased. In the
same year in which he graduated, he
was appointed Government Veterinary
Inspector for the County of Brant.
I r. Stewart is also a registered member
of the Veterinary and Medical Associa
tion of Ontario. For three years in
succession i SSS, iXSo., and i~Xo&lt;&gt; he
was alderman for the city of Brant
ford, and during the two last mentioned
years was chairman of the Committee

on Buildings and Grounds. During
his presidency, and under his super
vision, the new Police Court was built.
He w-as also the mover of the resolu
tion, which was carried, offering the
New England Company an annuity for
the two hundred acres, known as Love-
joy s Grove, for the purposes of a park
and cemetery for the city. In politics
he is a Liberal. In religion he is a
P.aptist, and holds the office of deacon
in the Park Baptist Church, Brantford.
Dr. Stewart was married in March,
1879, to Louisa Dimond, fourth
daughter of Nicholas Dimond, builder
and contractor, of Brantford.

226

MKN OK CAN A i&gt; A

P. LEXXOX, St. Basil s
Roman Catholic Church, Brant-
&lt;- s ford, was born in 1846 in
Armagh, Ireland. He came with his
parents to America in 1848, and after a
few years the family came to Canada and
settled near Stratford, Out. After ten
or twelve years they went to Minnesota,
in the Western States, leaving behind
Mr. Lennon in Canada to pursue his
studies. He passed the entrance exami
nation to the Stratford High School at
eleven years of age, and for five )-ears oc
cupied a front rank both in classics and
mathematics. In 1864 he entered the
Colleg. - ; . M outre-! 1 wl..

he took the full cor
ot nine years in six. He
then entered the C.nuid
Seminary, Montreal, to ;
pare for the priesthood by
three years study of theo
logy. He was ordained
priest by Bishop Walsh.
London, in 1873. After
that he labored as curate in

London, Aniherstburg and

Stratford, and then was
transferred to the diocese of
Hamilton, where he became
private secretary to Bishop
Crinnon. He was then ap
pointed assistant to the
Venerable Dean O Reilly,
of Dundas, and at the same
time was prominent in
founding the House of Pro
vidence, which now occupies
the buildings formerly held
by the Methodist Church.
After three years of labor in
Dundas, Father Lennon, on
account of his health, was
ordered by his physician to
visit Europe, and during
his four months absence,
travelled in England, Ire
land, France, Germany and
Italy. Returning to Canada in good
health, he served for short periods
in Caledonia, Walkerton and Arthur,
and in 1882 was removed to Brant-
ford, where he is still stationed. Here
he has given great evidence of his
energy and administrative talent in
completing and reducing the debt of St.
Basil s Church, one of the finest ecck-
1 structures in Ontario. Father
I.&lt; :inon is an able preacher and a dili
gent priest, and while loyally devo;
to his church, is on friendly terms \s-ith
those who differ from him in religion.
While a loyal Canadian, he is still a
cd .son of his native country.

OF- CANADA.

227

TCHAEL STEELE, M.D., Tavi-

stock, Out., son of Thomas
^~ and Joanna Steele, of Avon-
bank, Perth Count}-, was born there
on July 24th, 1861. He was educated
at the public school near his home, the
Collegiate Institute, St. Mary s and the
Normal School, Toronto. After teach
ing for a number of years in rural
schools, he entered Trinity Medical
College for his professional training.
He graduated M.D., C.M., in April,
i SSS. receiving first-class honors. In his
boyhood he worked on his father s farm,
as many of our prominent professional
men have done. A few months after

graduating, lie commenced the practice
of his profession in Tavistock, as suc
cessor to Dr. Rankin, where he has
remained since. He is popular among
all classes, and has a large and a re
munerative business, which is rapidly
increasing. Dr. Steele is a member of
the Presbyterian Church, and takes a
deep interest in all departments of
church work. He is a member and
examining physician for several bene
volent societies, and also medical ex
aminer for several Life Assurance Com
panies. Dr. Steele was married on the
aoth of March, 1889, to Miss Annie
Clarke.

\li--.x OF- CANADA

KTKR DIERLAMM, artist, of
Stratford, Out., was born on
the 25th of December, 1851, at
Schoenberg, Germany, and came to
Canada with his parents when three
years of age. He received his educa
tion at the public schools, and took a
course of mental philosophy afterwards,
and received the title of S.S.D. After
leaving school he gave considerable
time to self-culture. Young Dierlamm
spent his boyhood on his father s farm,
but very early in life he gave evidence
of the great artistic skill which he
has since developed to such a remark
able degree. When a boy of seven

he painted in water colors, and after
wards studied in oil colors, and under
the best artists on the continent, con
tinued to develop and perfect himself
in this art, for which lie lias such
remarkable natural adaptation. 1
nine years he conducted a photograph
gallery in connection with an art studio,
but abandoned it to devote him
wholly lo portrait and landscape paint-
in^. He settled in Stratford in I&gt;
and has ahvadv established a provim
reputation as an artist. H&lt;- bi-lojiys to
the H\. angelical lion, hold 1 -

the of:. -unlay Scl;

superintendent, steward, etc.

\IB.N OF- CANADA.

229

THOMAS RODMAN MERRITT,

J~ St. Catharines, Out., third son of
the late Hon. \V. H. Merritt, was born
October ijth, 1824, at Mayville, Chan-
tanqna Count} , U.S. He received his
education at the Grantham Academy,
St. Catharines, and Upper Canada Col
lege, Toronto. After leaving college
he entered a wholesale house in Mont
real. In 1844 he went into business in
St. Catharines with the late Hon. James
R. Benson, under the title of Benson
& Merritt. In 1846 he engaged large
ly in milling and shipping alone, doing
the first trade in shipping flour direct
to the Lower Provinces in his own ves

sels and bringing return cargoes of mo
lasses, sugar, salt, etc. He also started
a line of boats, in connection with his
lake boats, between St. Catharines and
Brantford, vid the \Yelland Canal and
Grand River, which proved a great suc
cess until the Great Western Railway
was opened. He retired from business
in 1869. Mr. Merritt was elected to
the Dominion Parliament in 1868, and
returned again in 1872. On the dissolu
tion of the House by the Mackenzie
Government, he declined the unani
mous nomination of the Liberal-Con
servative party to stand again. He
was director and president of the
Niagara District Bank until
it amalgamated with the
Imperial Bank of Toronto,
since which time he has
been vice-president of the
Imperial Bank, was manag
ing director of the Welland
Railway until sold to the
G.T.R., at which time, on
his retirement, he was pre
sented with a valuable ser
vice of plate by the share
and bondholders. He is
president of the Security,
Loan and Savings Co., of
the Gas Co., of the Niagara
Falls and Suspension Bridge
Co., and of the Bishop
Riddlcy College Associa
tion. In religion he is an
Episcopalian. Mr. Merritt
was married in 1853 to
Mary, eldest daughter of
the late Thomas Benson, of
Port Hope. His residence,
"Rodman Hall," in St.
Catharines is finely situated,
standing in the midst of
grounds beautifully laid out
and planted with trees by
himself over forty years

ago.

230

MEN

CANADA

JAMKS \VALTKK I.VOX, pub
lisher. Ciuclph, Out., was born
at 1 niondalf, Snsqnehanna
C&lt;&gt;nnty, Pa., I". S. A., mi April _&gt;.}, iS.jS.
His father was Walter Lyon, and his
mother s maiden name was Marie A.
Giddings. He received his education
at the district and select schools. At
the age of nineteen he left home to
canvass for books in Michigan, and at
twenty-two he had made and saved ten
thousand dollars. He was then taken
into partnership by his employer, O.
A. Browning, of Toledo, Ohio, and in
1872 they opened a branch of the busi
ness in Canada, which proved a great
success. In 1874 he dis
solved partnership with Mr.
Browning and started busi
ness for himself, under the
name of " The World Pub
lishing Company." The
title represents the business,
as it has grown to be world
wide, and, like the British
Empire, the sun never sets
on their field of labor. Mr.
Lyon has sent hundreds of
men to such countries as
South Africa, Hindoostan,
West Indies, Mexico, South
America, and has sent five
hundred men to Australia
alone. One local work issued
in the latter country, en
titled " The Picturesque
Atlas of Australia," has
had a sale amounting to
r three million of dollars.
The Oueen accepted the de
dication of this work. Thir
teen engravers from The
..//trr and Jlarftcrs .}faga-
~im- were sent to Australia
to help prepare it. Hun
dreds of thousands of dol
lars were spent upon this
publication, and a marvel

lous work produced. Among the books
which Mr. Lyon lias published and
sold extensively in Canada are the
lowing: %&gt; Kitto s History of the Bible, 1
11 I &lt;.lar and Tropical World," by Dr.
Hartwig, "Wood s Bible Animals;
"Royal Path of Life," "Story of the
Bible," Treasury of Song," Dr. Man
ning s "Stock Doctor," "Practical
Home Physician," etc., etc. He is at
present very extensively engaged in
publishing works iu Spanish, which
find a ready sale in Mexico, Central
America, and South America. He is a
member of the Masonic body, and is an
adherent of the Congregational Church.

MEN

CANADA.

EV. WILLIAM GALBRAITH,
M.A., LL.B., Ph.D., Toronto,

&lt;^&gt; was born in the township of
North Monaghan, three miles from
Peterboro , on July i3th, 1842. His
parents were both natives of Ireland.
From his mother, a woman of great
force of character, he has inherited the
man\ qualities which has made him a
power in the church. He was con
verted at the age of eleven, and then
united with the Wesleyan Methodist
Church. He received his education at
Victoria College, Cobourg, McGill Col
lege, Montreal, and the Wesleyan
University of Illinois, U.S. He was
licensed as a local preacher
at the age of seventeen, en
tered the ministry before he
was nineteen years old, and
was ordained in June, 1865.
While doing the work of a
heavy city appointment, he
studied law in McGill Col
lege, and received the degree
of B.C.L. in 1875, aud in
1 88 1 he received the degree
of LL.B. from Victoria Col
lege. He took the degree
of Ph.N. in 1887, M.A. in
1889, and Ph.D. in 1890.
The course prescribed for
the latter degree covered 36
different subjects and over
17,000 pages, and in addi
tion two thesis. Mr. Gal-
braith has been delegate at
five General Conferences,
chairman of a district for
eight years, was the last
president of the Montreal
Conference of the Methodist
Church of Canada, and the
first president of the Mont
real Conference of the
Methodist Church after the
union in 1884. In addition
to his pulpit duties, lie takes

a deep interest in the educational work
of the church, and has given substan
tial support to its various colleges.
Dr. Galbraith is a popular preacher.
His sermons are convincing, generally
brilliant, and, when he is enthused, are
eloquent and powerful. As a man he
is genial, humble and sympathetic,
which well known qualities of heart
have had much to do with his wonder
ful success in pastoral work. He has
been twice married. His first wife was
Hattie Howell, the only child of Isaac
Reid Howell, of Jerseyville ; his second
wife is Kate, daughter of John Breden,
of Kingston, Out.

Ml \ &lt; .1 U \N A I &gt;.\

\\ ^ILLIAM BfCK was born ,. n
&gt; * tlu- 2_ iul of August, iS_\x, ;it
Aueaster, &lt; )ntario, and was married to
Alice Foster on the ist of October,
1X50. His grandfather was a U. I- ..
Loyalist. In 1X34 Mr Buck moved to
aitford and learned the business
which has now, under his enterprise
and perseverance, assumed such large
proportions. Working as a journey
man for a time, he saved about one
thousand dollars, and at the age of
twenty-four he started a tin and stove
business, which, in 1858, was merged
into the foundry business, until now
his stoves and furnaces ire well known

. ,

in every part of the 1 )oininion of Canada.
Mr. Buck is an earnest Baptist, and
nienil" the I ark Church. Brant

ford. In 1X56 he united with the
iiitford Baptist Church, then under
the pastorate of the Re\d. T. I.
Davidson, D.D., minister of the only
;&gt;tist Church then in Brantford. At
the Baptist Convention, held in St.
Catharines in 1888, he was appointed
one of the governors of McMaster
University. He has for many years
been a director of the Brantford Young
Ladies College, and also vice-president
of the Board. Some years ago he
was appointed treasurer of the Baptist
Church Edifice Society for
Ontario and Quebec. He
has been one of the direc
tors of the Royal Loan
Society from the beginning,
and has also occupied the
position of president of the
Board of Trade. He was
on the committee of the
Brant Memorial, now erect
ed in Victoria Square in
the city of Brantford. The
foundry business of Mr.
Buck is now one of the
largest establishments in
Brantford, employing many
workmen, and with every
prospect of extension in the
years to come, as the ]
ducts of his establishment
have already acquired a na
tional reputation. A man
of strict honor and integrity,
possessing the confident
the entire community, and
ot all who come in contact
with him. either in busiu
affairs or in matters pertain
ing to the church or the
state. Such men add greatly
to the moral and bnsir.
worth of anv community.

CANADA.

233

/CHARLES JOSEPH
(" WILLIAMS, Hamil-
^w-~-^&gt; ton, Out., was
born in that city on the
24th of June, 1843. He is
the eldest son of J. M.
Williams, Esq., Registrar
of the city of Hamilton,
who was also elected the
first Reform member for the
city at the time of Con
federation. Mr. Williams
began his education at the
private academy conducted
by the well known Dr. Wm.
Tassie, who afterwards went
to Gait. From Dr. Tassie s
academy he went to the
Osborne school, and then
finished his education at the
Central school at the age of
eighteen. After leaving
school he spent two years
as bookkeeper in his father s
office, and then went to the
United States for three
years, where he gained ex
perience in mercantile life,
and held prominent posi
tions in Warsaw, New York,
and Chicago. He then re
turned to Canada, and was
taken into partnership with the Cana
dian Oil Company, his father having
the chief interest in the same, and who
is known as the discoverer of Petroleum
oil in Canada, and the first to ship and
manufacture the article in this country.
The name of Mr. J. M. Williams can
IK- found in the Geological Department
at Washington as the discoverer of
Crude Petroleum, the first consignment
having been made to a business firm in
New York city. The Canadian Oil
Company has medals that no other
company in this country have received
for making the best illuminating and
lubricating oils. During an experience

of thirty-five years, not a single acci
dent has occurred where " Williams 1
Safe Oil" has been used, a fact that
speaks volumes for the puritv of the
quality. Mr. Williams is in religion a
Presbyterian, and has been manager
and treasurer of Knox Church, the
oldest in the city, for three years. He
is now a member and trustee of MeXab
Street Presbyterian Church. He is
not a member of any of the many
excellent societies, preferring the con
genial society of home. He was mar
ried on the .jotli of September, 1871,
to .Sarah I,., only daughter of J. C.
Prout, Troy. N.Y.

\II:N i &gt;K CANADA.

if ON. JAMKS ROBT. GOWAN,
Trl ^LL.D.. g.C., Senator, Barrie,
^^ Out., was born on the 3rd of
December, 1817, in Ireland. He re
ceived his early education in Ireland
and finished in Canada, whither his
parents had emigrated in 1832. Upon
the completion of his education, he
entered upon the study of law with the
Hun. James E. Small, Toronto. He
was called to the Bar in 1X39. and then
entered into partnership with Mr.
Small. ] ; &lt;&gt;ur years later lie was ap
pointed Jwl.ye of the judicial district of
Simcoe, the largest in rpfx/r Canada.
He had many hardships and dangers

to contend with in his
pioneer work. In ]Si;
Judge Gowan was appointed
one of the three judges
necessary under " the Art
tor assimilating the Cana
dian law of prolate and
administration to that of
England." He assisted in
the consolidation of the
Statutes of Canada in 1858
and 1859, in the consolida
tion of the Criminal Law
in 1869, and in 1876 in the
consolidation of the Statute
Law of Ontario. In 1871
he was appointed, with four
other gentlemen, a commis
sion to inquire into the
constitution and jurisdiction
of the several Courts of
Law and Equity. In 1873
he was one of the judges
appointed on the Royal
Commission in the well-
known matter of " The
Canadian Pacific Railway
Scandal." Senator Gowan
retired from the Bench in
1883, having occupied the
judicial office over fortv
years. In 1885 he was ap
pointed by the Crown a Senator, Sir
John Macdonald being complimented
upon his choice by the press of the
country. Purity of purpose, entire
freedom from undue influence, and
an earnest desire to do justice, have
characterized him as Judge and Senator
during the whole of his long career.
IK- has been a conspicuous woi i
in the cause of education since iS.j ; v
and tor many years has been chair-
the Barrie Collegiate In-
SenatOT (iowau was married
. to Anna, daughter ol
- !!. Ardagli. A.M .

man of
stitnte.
in July,
the late

rector of I .arrie.

MEN

CANAUA.

235

EBENEZER WILKIE
PANTON, Stratford, Out., was
^_ born July i5th, 1842, at
Cupar-of-Fife, Scotland. His education
was commenced at the public schools
of Toronto, and continued at Whitby
and Oshawa High Schools, Toronto
Cniversity, and Knox College. He
graduated from Knox College in 1X73.
Previous to this he taught school for
seven years. In 1X73 he was licensed
by the Presbytery of ( hitario to preach,
and the same year was ordained and
inducted into Peel Street Church,
Lindsay. In 1875,011 the union of the
Presbyterian churches, he (with Rev.

J. A. Murray, of the old Kirk Church, i
resigned his charge, in order to bring
about practical union in that town. In
1X76 he received a call to Bradford,
which he accepted, remaining there
nearly seven years. In iSS^ he ac
cepted a call to St. Andrew s Church,
Stratford, where he has since remained,
and, under his pastorate, the congrega
tion has greatly increased, and the
membership of the church almost
doubled. Mr. Panton is treasurer of
the Stratford Presbytery, president of
the Bible Society, also president of the
Mechanics Institute. He married
Helen K. White, of ( )sha\va.

MI-IN OF CANADA.

*V. VMUEL KRUPP, Pastor
of Evangelical Association
Church, Tavistock, Out., was
born August i5th, 1832, in \Yilinot
township, \\ aterloo County. He was
educated at the public school, and ob
tained a second-class certificate, on
which he taught six years. He was
converted in 1853 and the church re-
his gifts, called him to its
ministry in 1857. In iS&gt;(; IK- was or
dained deacon by Hishop I v &lt;ni^. and in
I.S M was ordained elder. After ordina
tion lie travelled the following circuits :
I [amburg, Waterloo, Huffalo, Hamilton.
Il.iy, Colbonic, Cani]&gt;dcn and York,

After this, for three years, he was P.
Klder of South District, but owing to
ill-health, had to resign this and go back
to the pastorate. He then served Un
church at Plattsville, Carrick, Colborne.
Niagara. Mildmay, Hamilton again, and
Tavistock, his present charge. I Ie was
tivasnrcr of Conference for a number of
years, also treasurer of Missions. Tin-
churches at Mildmay, Carrick and
Niagara were Iniilt under liis adminis
tration. He is a faithful pastor, and
tin- work of tin- church is prosperous
under him. He was married ( )ctober

i.s^.j, to Miss hfagdalena Wegen

of Berlin, Out.

MEN OF*

JOHN JOSEPH VICKERS,
Toronto, late proprietor of
" Vickers Express," and pre
sident of the Vickers Express Com
pany (Limited), was born in Dublin,
Ireland, in 1818. His father held a
government position in the treasury
department in Dublin for many years.
Mr. Vickers received his education in
Dublin, and, when a young man, en
tered the service of the City of Dublin
Steam Packet Company, where he re
mained several years. He sailed to
America in 1849 an d entered the ser
vice of the Howard Steamship Company
in New York city, where he remained
for two years. Having
heard of the splendid agri
cultural prospects of Canada,
he determined to try farm
ing, and accordingly moved
to the Bay of Cjninte dis
trict, and settled on a farm
in Prince Edward County,
Ontario, but after following
the pursuit for one year, he
abandoned it and moved to
Toronto, and in 1852 en
gaged with the American
Express Company, with
whom he remained two
years. In 1854 the Northern
Railway of Canada was
opened for traffic, and Air.
Vickers embarked in the
express business on his own
account, continuing until
1888, when he sold the busi
ness to the American Ex
press Co. Since his settle
ment in Toronto, he has
taken an active interest in
all that concerns the city s
welfare. He was elected
alderman in 1864 and re
mained in the council until
[870. In 1858 he visited
the Lake Superior district

in the first steamer to Thunder Bay,
and believing that the Kaministiqu ia
River would, in the future, be a great
harbor, he purchased a large portion of
the river frontage, and owing to the
extension of the Canadian Pacific Rail
way, which now runs through the
greater portion of it, he has a very
valuable franchise. Mr. Vickers is
captain in the Sedentary militia. In
politics he is a Conservative. He was
married in 1865 to Catherine Mary,
eldest daughter of the late John W.
Dunbar Moodie, the first sheriff of the
County of Hastings, her mother being
Susanna Moodie, the eminent authoress.

MEN

XY 5 !

x LLIAM PATKRSOX, M.P.
tor South Hraiit, Brantford,
Out., was born in Hamilton on the
igth of Si.-pU-inlx.-r, i-S;,o. He is the
soil of James and Martha Paterson,
who came to Canada from Aberdeen,
Scotland. His parents died in is
after which he was adopted by tlie Rev.
Dr. Ferrier, of Caledonia, an old friend
of his parents, with whom he lived
until nearly fifteen years of age. He
received his education at the schools of
Hamilton and Caledonia, and his studies
embraced, besides the ordinary branches,
English, French, Latin and general
classics. He then entered the estab-

k.*3\

lislinic-nt of Ignatius Cockshntt. Uratit-
iord, where he remained nine years,
leaving it to enter business for himself
in iS Vv when lie formed a partnership
with fl. B. Li-eming. and began tlie
manufacture of biscuits and con:
tionery. Mr. Li-eming retired in 1X70,
leaving Mr. Paterson sole proprietor.
The business is now one of the most
thriving industries in the Dominion.
Mr. Paterson has led a bus}- public life.
He was deputy reeve of Brantford from
1869 to 1871, mayor of Brantford in
1872, elected member of the House of
Commons for South Brant in 1872, and
again in 1874, in 1878, in 1882, in 1887,
and in 1891. Mr. Paterson
is a recognized champion of
the Reform party. His de
bating ability is of the very
highest order, and he has
few equals in the House
of Commons as an eloquent,
pith}-, and telling speaker.
Although he can be, and
often is, severe in his criti
cism of opponents, there is
no malice in his utterances.
The result is that, although
no other member of the Op
position has more frequent
ly, or more effectively as
sailed, the Government of
Sir John Macdonald, he has
the good will of all parties
in the House, Conservatives
and Liberals alike. In re
ligion Mr. Paterson is a
member of the Farringdoii
Independent Church, and
one of the most popular
preachers of that body, but
his parents were strict
Presbyterians. I K- was mar
ried on the loth of Septein-
IM.T, 1X63, to Lucy Clive.
daughter of T. C. I &gt;a\
of Brantford township.

MKN OF* CANADA.

239

JOHN P. GERRIF, B.A.,
Stratford, Out., was born on
_;&gt; December i2th, 1860, in Gara
fraxa, Wellington County. He was edu
cated at the public school, Fergus High
School, and Mount Forest Model School.
In 1879 he joined the Congregational
Church at Garafraxa on profession of
faith, but previous to this felt called
to the ministry. He entered McGill
University, Montreal, 1883, and gra
duated in 1887. He also took a three
years course in theology at the Congre
gational College of Canada, taking the
Robert Anderson Scholarship each year,
and the Calvary Church Medal at

the completion of his course. During
the vacation of 1887 Mr. Gerrie was
selected to visit the churches of Ontario
and Quebec and to present to them the
interests of the college. He received
several calls and accepted one from the
Congregational Church, Stratford, and
was ordained in 1888. Although this
was then a mission, yet, after the first
year, it became self-supporting, and the
membership is steadily increasing, as
are its spiritual and material in
terests. Mr. Gerrie is secretary of the
Western Congregational Association,
Out., and statistical secretary for the
Union of Ontario and Quebec.

240

MEN OP CANADA.

J&lt; &gt;HX HALUDAY KLUOTT,
Chesley, Out., was born on
the 25th of January, 1836, at
Smith s Falls. He is a son of Adam
Scott Klliott and Jeanette Halliday
Elliott. He- was educated at the public
and High schools of Perth. In i
he nio\ed to Chesley, where he has
remained since. He first engaged in
the milling business and afterwards in
general business. Ik- is a pior.
settler, being the second person to li
in the place. He surveyed it, laid it
out, and sold the lots, so that lie may
be truly said to !&gt;e the father of Ches!-
II-- has been very successful in busi

ness and has accumulated considerable
means. lie was a member of Council
for the township of Klderslie for a
number of years before Chesley was
incorporated^ and reeve of the town
years. He owns a private bank in
Cliesley, and is still active in busin.
He has never failed to retain the
esteem of the people by whom he lias
been so long and favorably known.
Mr. Klliott was married June i"th,

v to Mary, daiight.
Colville, of the township of Holland.
Hi- ia a nicmU-r of the Associal
form I 1 -iaii Church, and is t:

r OI tll s i UK

MKX

CANADA.

241

JOHN I,EE

OHN LEE, Highgate, Ontario, was born
on March 5th, 1845, in Orford town
ship, Kent County, Ont. He is the
only son of John Lee, who came to Canada from
Ireland in 1843. He was educated in the district
school of the township of Orford, and has de
voted his life to agricultural pursuits, and is still
living on the farm on which he was born. He-
was married in December, 1865, to Rebecca
Attridge, of the County of Kent. He was town
ship councillor of Orford for two years i.Sfx;
and 1870, deputy reeve in 1872, reeve from 1873
to 1878, and in 1875 was elected warden of Kent
County, the youngest person whohas ever occupied
the chair. He has been Justice of the Peace
since [873, and is associated with the Huron &
Krie Loan & Savings Co. His present honorable
position is due to his energy and strength of
character. He is a pronounced Reformer, and
has declined to be nominated for parliamentary
honors, hut while studiously avoiding publicity
on all occasions, he has never refused to accept
positions of trust when the welfare of the coin
munity required his services. In religion Mr.
Lee is a member of the Methodist Church.

VX/ILLIAM THOMSON, lumber merchant,
\ \ Orillia, Ont., was born in Peterboro
on the i4th of March, 1860. At sixteen he
entered the office of his father, and on his death
in 1 88 1, at the age of 21 he became president
and general manager of The Longford Lumber
Company," which manufactures all kinds of
lumber and woodemvare. The Longford mills
at Longford and woodenware factory at Orillia
employ about three hundred and fifty men. In
1886 Mr. Thomson bought the stock of "The
Rama Timber Transport Company," formed for
the carrying of saw-logs and timber from the
Black River to Lake St. John, and then over
a portage to Lake Couchiching, whence the logs
are towed to different mills, giving employment
to seventy-five men during the summer months.
He was educated at Orillia High School and
Toronto Collegiate Institute. He is a member of
Orillia Presbyterian Church and on the Board
of Management. He was married in 1888 to
Miss Eva Haw, of Port Hope. Mr. Thomson s
success is the result of his special adap
tation to the requirements of a large
business.

\VII.I.IAM THOMSON.

MKN OF

=^&lt;TNKv. JOHX MCINTOSH CAMKKN

\\ -. tcrian Church, Toronto

\^ was born in Strathmorc, Perthshire,
Hi !. He n-ceivcd his preliminary education
in Uairgowrie, Scotland, and was afterwards for
a time in the Royal Engineers and Ordnance
Survey, Scotland. He came to Canada in
and was bookkeeper for two years for a firm in
Hamilton. He then took a course at the Normal
School, Toronto, and afterwards taught for .seven
years. After this he entered Toronto University
and studied theology in the United Presbyterian
Hall under Professor Taylor, and afterwards
finished his course in theology in Knox College.
He was ordained to the ministry of the Presby
terian Church in 1871, and has remained pastor
of the same congregation for over twenty-one
years. Mr. Cameron is an able pulpit preacher
and a diligent pastor. He filled for sixteen years
the position of secretary to the Upper Canada
Bible Society, and was for some years secretary
of the Foreign Mission committee of the Presby
terian Church. He was married October
lyth, 1861, to Miss J. Ewart, daughter of
Roliert Ewart, of Edinburgh, Scotland.

\VII.I.I \M I. I U AN.

LI AM B. COWAN. M !&gt;.. too
pathie physician. C.nelpli, Out., \\.is
born on the 131)1 of March, 1^40, at North
Dumfries township, County of Waterloo. Hi
was educated at the public schools, ami at the
Gait Grammar School, and afterwards U-gan the
study of medicine under Dr. Husband, of (
now of Hamilton. In 1863 he entered the
Homeopathic College, New York, and graduated
in 1866. Returning t. used

by the Royal College of Physic ians and Sin .
of Ontario, and began the ; &gt;( his pi

MOII in Stratford. He then removed to Guelph.
where he has practiced for twenty -fi\ I i .

:i has been m- -sful in his profession.

and has jiateiited several medical and ni
contrivances, by which lie is widely known in
Ontario. He is an ehi- -t. Ami:

Presbyterian Church, a memU-r of the Hoard of
Management, and deeply interested in the deno
mination. He is a ineinU-r of t! \V.,

C.O.1 Knights, and other organuations.

In politics lie is a LiU-ral Hi \vas married on

William Simp ph.

MKX or- CANADA.

243

UCHARD BROWN, of the well-
known firm cf Brown Brothers,
stationers and bookbinders,
Toronto, Out., was born at Newcastle-
on-Tyne, Eng., May i3th, 1834. He
and his brothers were the third genera
tion following this branch of business,
as their father and grandfather were
engaged in the same trade in the old
land. Mr. Brown was educated at the
Royal Grammar School at his birth
place as above, and came with his
parents to Toronto early in the year
1846, where Mr. Brown s father com
menced business as bookseller and book
binder. Shortly after his son Richard

entered upon his apprenticeship, and
served eight years at the same trade
with the house of Thomas Maclear.
Early in 1856 Richard formed a part
nership with his brothers, Thomas and
John, and commenced doing business as
stationers, account book manufacturers
and bookbinders, under the name of
Brown Bros. Owing to their energy
and perseverance they soon took a lead
ing position in the trade, from which
they have never receeded, as their busi
ness will now compare favorabh with
any in the Dominion. For over a
quarter of a century, in addition to
their other business, they have been
the publishers of the Cana
dian Pocket and Office
diaries, and extensive manu
facturers of fancy leather
goods. Richard Brown is
now the sole surviving
member of the firm, Thomas
having died in 1867, and
John in 1882. Mr. Brown
is in religion a Methodist,
and has been a member of
that denomination for nearly
40 years, and is now con
nected with Sherbourne
Street Church. He has
held all the important posi
tions in the church, from
steward to superintendent
of the Sabbath School He
was married March ajth,
i86i,to Elizabeth, daughter
of Dr. Slade Robinson, who
came from England to this
country in 1831. Mr.
Brown s life contains an in
spiration, for it is readily
seen that his present promi
nent position in business is
due to the industry, push
and honesty of purpose that
have marked his long and
successful business career.

MI-:N -i CANAJ &gt;.\.

11. T. CROSSLEY, Evan-
, Canadian of English
js and Irish descent. He was
born in the County of York, Out., on
November igth, iS^o. His boyhood
was spent on a farm. At the age of
nineteen he received a first-class pro
vincial certificate from the Toronto
Normal School, after which he taught
school at Cnlloden for four years. He
continued his education some years
later at Yictoria University, preparing
for his life work. Mr. Crossley was
religiously inclined from a child, and,
at the age of seventeen, was converted
and joined the Methodist Church.
When twenty-three years of
age he entered the ministry
and spent ten years in the
regular work of the church
as pastor. During his pas
torate he saw the fruits of
his labor, many being con
verted, not only on his own
circuits, but on other charges
where he was invited to help
his brethren. In 1884, by
consent of his Conference,
he began the work of an
Evangelist, and from that
time until now he and his
co-laborer, Rev. John E.
Hunter, have been engaged
in union revival services
with the various evangelical
churches in the leading
towns and cities, from Mont
real, Kingston and Ottawa
in the East, to Winnipeg.
Vancouver, and Portland.

on. in the West. He

.ilways addressed large
audiences, and many thou
sands have been addid to
the different chuivh-

nh of tlie-e meetings
Mr. Crossley has special
qualifications for this

work. First, he has a broad catholic
spirit and large sympathy. Second, as
a preacher, he is clear, logical, pointed
and convincing. His language is plain
Anglo-Saxon and free from cant,
slang or coarseness. His sermon on
" Mysteries" has led many sceptics to
become Christians. Third, he sin^s
from the heart to the heart. His voice
is a well-trained baritone, and pos
sesses great clearness, sweetness and
pathos. Every word is distinctly
uttered. Fourth, he has strong confi
dence in God to bless His own word,
when faithfully presented, and to crown
personal effort with success.

MEN OK CAXAIJA.

245

)EV. JOHN E. HUNTER, the
well-known Evangelist, was
^s-. born in Durham Conntv,
Out., July 29th, 1856. His boyhood
days were spent on a farm, where he
acquired the physical vigor necessary
for the arduous labors of an evangelist.
He was brought up a Presbyterian, but
at the age of fifteen was converted in a
Methodist revival, and four years later
was called, like EHsha of old, from the
plough to the pulpit. His circuits be
came the centres of extensive revivals,
and also mail}- other fields where he
assisted in special services. During
his probation, Mr. Hunter spent two
years at Victoria College,
and shortly after his ordina
tion, on the 1 2th of July,
1882, was married to Miss
Jennie Jones, of Essex. He
was then, by his own re
quest, transferred to the
Manitoba Conference, where
he continued in the pastorate
until, the conviction of his
call to evangelistic work be
coming more intense, he, in
July, 1884, joined Mr. Cross-
ley, and the two went
forth, like flaming evangels,
through the principal towns
and cities of the Dominion,
gathering thousands in to the
churches. London, Strat
ford, Belleville, Ottawa,
Toronto, Brant ford, Mont
real. St. Thomas, Winnipeg,
Detroit, Portland, and the
cities of the Pacific Coast
have shanxl in the harvest
of blessings. Mr. Httnter
is of Irish descent, and pos
sesses all that keenness of
perception, nervous sensi
bility and tendency to wit,

so characteristic of "the Irish
people. He is also endowed

with much of that peculiar force called
magnetism, which attracts and holds
attention and constitutes its possessor
a leader of men. He is a man of
power in the pulpit, his Bible readings
are intensely practical and interesting,
and his exhortations, in their melting
pathos and impassioned appeal, are
unique and full of persuasive power.
He shows marvellous tact in managing
a revival meeting, no general on the
field of battle having more perfect con
trol of his forces. God has richly en
dowed him for this special work. His
home is No. 113 Wellington street, St.
Thomas.

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\II.N OF CAJMAI &gt;.\.

IKY. ISAAC TOYKI.L. pastor of
Gore Street Methodist Church,
* Hamilton, was born in Kra-
niosa township, Wellington County,
( hit., on the 8th of November, 1845.
He received his education at the public
school of his native township, at Rock-
wood Academy, and at Victoria Univer-
sit} , Cobourg. In 1866 he obtained a
first-class teacher s certificate, on which
he taught for two years. He was con
verted and joined the church in 1866
while engaged in teaching. Within
three weeks the church, recognizing his
gifts, gave him license to exhort, and
this was followed in three months with

a local preacher s license. I Ic llu-n j.iim-d
tlu- Wesley an Methodist Conference ou
probation. After joining the Con:
ence he preached tor three years mi the
following circuits: Millhank, Merlin,
and Georgetown, then attended Victoria
University for two years. In iS;;^ he
was ordained and appointed to the
charge of Sherbonrne Street Methodist
Church, Toronto, which was then affili
ated with Elm Street Church. Mr.
Tovell has served the following charges
in their order : Millbank, Berlin, George
town, and in Toronto, Sherbonrne
Street, Wesley, Richmond and Berkley
Street churches, and in Peterborough,
George Street and Char-

lotte vStreet churches. From

the latter place he went
to the First Methodist
Church, St. Catharines,
and from there to Gore
Street Church, Hamilton.
He is a most pleasing and
forcible speaker, and when
roused completely, captures
his hearers by his remark
able eloquence. He has
held several denominational
offices, such as chairman of
District, secretary of Con
ference, member of Board of
Examiners, and member of
the Senate of the Wesleyan
Theological College, Mont
real. He was elected dele
gate to the General Confer-
encein i886and 1890. While
a resident of Toronto, IK
was appointed by the Citv
Council for ten years in suc
cession on the Board of i
amim-rs of the city schools.
Mr. To\ell was married on
the 2&lt;&gt;th May, 1874, to Miss
Knima Watkins, of Hamil
ton, a graduate of the \\
levan Ladies Coll-

MI:N OF CAXADA.

Y. FRANCIS WM. SANDYS,
D.D., Archdeacon of Huron,
Chatham, Out., was born at
Ballymahon, County of Langford, Ire-
laud, in the year 1815. His father,
Captain Sandys, was wounded during
an engagement and died when Francis
was an infant. His mother s maiden
name was Grace Russell. The subject
of our sketch received his education in
Dublin, Ireland, under Sidney Smith,
late Fellow of Trinity College, and
professor of Biblical Greek in the same.
Dr. Sandys was ordained in the year
iS)5, and in the same year came to
Canada and settled at Chatham, where

he has continuously resided for forty-
six years. Although now in his 771)1
year, the doctor still holds the position
of Rector and Archdeacon of Huron,
and lives in the affection of his people,
and it was through his instrumentality
that Christ Church was built in Chatham.
Dr. Sandys was married November 16,
1862, to Miss E. A. B. Moeran, daughter
of Kdward and Margaret Moeran, of
Cork County, Ireland. The doctor has
three sons and three daughters, namely,
( .race, Francis Edward, Lucy, Fanny,
Edwin and Benjamin. His eldest son
holds a high position on the Canadian
Pacific Railway.

2 4 8

Ml \ 01 CAJtAl &gt;.\.

~^T) Y -^ ^" M - ED. GRAHAME,

I\ Oakville, Out., youngest son of

V^s- the late John Grahame, of II.M.

Customs, Seaham, Durham, Eng., was

born June zoth, 1841, at East Hartle-
pool, Eng. His early education was
received from tutors in England. After
coming to Canada he followed the teach
ing profession in the Barrie High
School and "Weston. On leaving the
latter place he matriculated in Trinitv
College, where he took a theological
conr.se only, on account of ill-health.
Mr. (irahame was first appointed to
the church in the townslii: ; [rill

and (iarafraxa. \\ ellington County,

and afterwards to the church at Harri-
ston, Clifford and Drew. He was ap
pointed rector at Thorold June ist,
1880, and resigned December, 1886, his
health having failed, and he is now on
sick leave at Oakville. He was a mem
ber of the Committee of Disciples of the
Clergv, but the personnel of this com
mittee has been entirely changed by
the prc-eiif bishop, Rev. Dr. Hamilton,
only the clerg\ in work now

being eligible for the position. Mr.
. liame was married February i&lt;th,
iS^S, to Henrietta I ir
daughter of Hc\. Dr. Caswell.of Salis
bury Cathedral. England.

.X OK CANADA.

249

.-!

&gt;j\HARLES FREDERICK WAGNER,
1 architect. Toronto, was horn June 28,

Vte-~-^&gt; 1862, in that city. He is of Ger
man descent, his parents being- natives of
Germany, who came to America in the year
1838. He received his education at the public-
schools and Upper Canada College, Toronto.
His father being a builder, the subject of our
sketch, considering it quite a necessary adjunct
to be practical, became apprenticed to him,
and spent some time at carpenter work. In
the year 1883 he began the study of architec
ture in the office of Messrs. Gordon & Helli-
\v-ll, Toronto. In 1887 he opened an office on
his own account at 4 King street East, but
business having increased he was compelled to
remove to l:irger premises. Mr. Wagner was
a member of the German Lutheran Church,
but since being married, his wife not under
standing the German language, has joined tin
Church of England. He is also a member of
the ( &gt;nt;ui&lt;&gt; Association of Architects. He was
married in September. iSSS, to Miss Lucy, only
daughter of Major James Bennett, of the Inland
Revenue Department, Toronto.

^|% /T ALCOLM STALKER, M.I)., Walker

JL&gt; I ton, Out., was born in Clark town-
V^- ship, Durham County, -September
3rd, 1854. His parents came to Canada from
Scotland in 1832 and settled in Toronto. He
ived his education at the public schools of
Durham County and at Newcastle Grammar
School. In 1874 he entered Trinity College
and graduated from the University of Toronto
and the University of Trinity College ill 1878.
In 1879 he began to practice in Newcastle.
He afterwards removed to Ripley, where he
acquired a large practice, and removed in
1883 to Walkerton. Here he enjoys a profit
able and increasing practice, and realizing the
necessity for some public improvements, notably
waterworks, he resigned this position to take a
seat at the Council Board of January, iSo, and
was re-elected in 1891. From 18X410 1X89 he
was Medieal I lealth ( &gt;fticer for Walkerton. Dr.
Stalker was married in iXSo to Marguerite
Anna, daughter of J. E. Berkeley Smith,
bursar of Toronto University and Colleges.
In religion lie is a Presbyterian, and in politics
a Conservative.

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EV. THOMAS McKEE. Barrie, Out .
-, born February 6th, 1831, in
&gt;^ Monaghan, Ireland. He is the son
of Heiiry~McKee, of the County of Monaghan,
Ireland. He was educated at the public
schools and private academy of his native
place, and in the Normal School, Toronto,
Knox College, and the University, Toronto,
and afterwards studied medicine at Queen s
College, Kingston. Mr. McKee, after coining
to Canada, taught school for eighteen years,
after which he ceased teaching and turned
his attention to preparing for the ministry.
In 1871 he was ordained a minister of the
Presbyterian Church in Canada, and became
pastor of the church at Essa, succeeding the
Rev. Dr. Fraser, who is so well known as one
the clerks of the General Assembly for
many years. In 1 88 1 he was appointed In-
sj&gt;ei tor of Schools for South Simcoe, and still
peaches m &lt;. aMoiially at mission stations in
the Presbytery and elsewhere as his services
are required. Mr. McKee was married in
- .h Gait, daughter of the late James
!. of Brockvillc, Out.

EV. JOSEPH FENNELL, George
town, Ont., was born March i6th,
_ 1835, at Cobourg. His parents
were SimTon and Martha McCamus Fennell, of
Ireland. He received his education at the
Cobourg public school and Victoria College.
He then began his theological studies in
Trinity University, Toronto. He was ordained
deacon in October, 1873, and was ordained
priest in 1875. He then became a missionary
at Grantham, Queenston and Virgil, remain
ing in the former field for fourteen years, and
the two latter for four years. During these
four years he built the Brock Memorial Church
at Queenston. He also ministered for ten
years to the churches of Homer and Merritton
while in connection with Grantham. In i
he removed to Georgetown, where he became
incumbent of St. George s Church, hi
charge. Mr. Fennell is an old mcin1&gt;er of the
Ancient Order of United Workmen. He was
twice married first in 1*74 to Maltha M.
Cunningham, who died in 1*77. and again in
i to Eli/uU-th Charlotte Jacks.,n, of Berlin,
lormeih of Stratford.

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251

REDERICK KILLMER, D.D.S.,
D.vS., St. Catharines, Out., was
born at Malahide, Elgin Count}-,
on the 24th of September, 1852. He
commenced his education at the
Komoka Seminary, then attended the
. \\liner High School, and afterwards
the Xormal School, Toronto, where he
obtained a second class " A " certificate.
He taught school from 1X77 to iSSi at
Frome and Shcdclen, Elgin County,
and then entered a dental office as
student, where he remained three years,
during which lime he took regular
course s in the Toronto School of Den
tistry. He graduated in i&lt;SS.| as (iold

Medalist, and took the degree of D.D.S.
in Toronto in 1889. He began his
profession in St. Catharines iu iSS.j,
and has been eminently successful in
business. While attending to all
branches of dentistry, he makes a
specialty of operative. He is a mem
ber of St. Paul Street Methodist
Church, a member of the Quarterly
lioard, and also trustee. In politics he
is Reform. He is a member of the
Masonic I ody, also of the I.O.O.E.,
and other societies. He was married
November 27th, 1877, to Mary, eldest
daughter of the late William Harvey,
M.I , for East Elgin.

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-^TXAVID ROBB, Inspector of
J Public Schools for Kast Huron,
Clinton, Out., was boni on the
23rd of December, 1847, in the County
Armagh, Ireland. He received his
education at the Kingston public
schools, at the Normal School, Toronto,
but chiefly in private study. He com
menced teaching on a County Board
certificate, but, in 1871, when the
Scholar Law was amended, he obtained
cond-class certificate, and afterwards,
in iSSi, a first-class one. He taught
school twenty-four years, during nine
of which lie was mathematical master
of the Clinton Collegiate Institute.

which position he filled to the greatest
possible advantage of the pupils, and
with satisfaction to all concerned. In
1890 he was appointed to his present
position as Public School Inspector.
In the various educational appointments
he has held, he has proved himself a
thorough scholar, and he is now a
popular and efficient inspector. Mr.
Robb i* a member of the Presbyterian
Church. In politic* he i&gt; a Reformer,
and is a member of the \ 1 ; . &lt;S: A.M.
Lod-e No. 84, Clinton He uas mar
ried on the ^7th of Ik-ecnibcr, iSSi. to
Mis* Annie Parker, of Hast \Vawauosh,
Countv of Huron.

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253

REDBRICK JAS. RASTRICK,
Architect and Civil Engineer,
Hamilton, Out., third son of
John Urpeth Rastrick, F.R.S. and
M.S.C.E., Sayes Court, Surrey, Eng.,
was born at Westbroni witch, Stafford
shire. He received his education in
Yorkshire and London, then entered
his father s office to study civil engi
neering, and afterwards was articled to
Sir Charles Barry, F.R.I. B. A. At the
expiration of his term of five years, he
was elected student of the Royal
Academy. He then went to Belgium
to measure and make drawings of St.
Jacques Church, Leige, for
Quarterly. He afterwards
studied in Paris, Rome
Venice and Munich, and
travelled over Europe, Asia,
and Egypt, perfecting him
self in his profession. He
returned to England in
1848. In 1850 he opened
an office in London, and in
1852 he came to Canada
and located in Brantford.
He removed to Hamilton in
1853, where he has resided
ever since, and has designed
and built many of the most
ornate and substantial public
and private buildings. For
three years he was engineer
for Wentworth Count}-, and
also employed by the Domi
nion Government as inspect
ing architect at the Hamil
ton, London and Orange-
ville post offices, and
other public buildings. Mr.
Rastrick is an active and
honorary member of various
societies. He was P.G.S.,
G.L.C., Hon. M. Acacia L.
66, A.I , oc A.M., president
of St. George s Society four
years, president of the

Mechanics Institute four years, past
and vice-president S.O.E., and hono
rary member of Britannia Lodge S.O.E.
He is now a member of the council of
the Ontario Association of Architects,
Toronto, appointed by the Lieutenant-
Governor, and was instrumental in
establishing the Public Library and
Art School in Hamilton. Mr. Rastrick
was married on the 2ist of July, 1857,
to Anna Mary, daughter of Capt. E. L.
Stephens, R.N., of Southampton, Eng.
He has four sons and one daughter
living, the eldest being in partnership
with him. Mr. Rastrick is esteemed
for undoubted honesty and integrity.

MKN &lt; &gt;r

I.. \\SOX HARRIS. president &gt;f
A. Harris, Son \- C nt-

= -.,;,;. ( &gt;:;t . is a son &lt;&gt;f Rev.

Harris, a pioneer Baptist mini-

"He was born on the ist of April, 1816,
near Ingersoll, Oxford County, Out.
His boyhood days were divided be
tween working on his father s bush
farm and attending the public school.
He commenced to work in a saw
mill early in life. In 1841, in con
nection with his father, he built a
saw mill in Brant County. He
soon bought out his father s interest
and did a thriving business. In 1857
he sold the mill and bought a foundry

in Heamsville, Lincoln Co. Ikiv he
developed that great inventive ability
and wonderful energy which has since
characteri/ed him, and laid the founda
tion for one of the largest agricultural
manufacturing establishments &lt;n tin-
continent. In 1872 he removed to
Hrantford, having admitted his son
John and Mr. J. K. Osborne into the
business. Mr. Harris was converted at
a revival service held at Boston, Out.,
when eighteen years of age, and at
once joined the Baptist Church, of
which he has ever since been an honored
member. He has occupied nearly every
official position in that denomination
open to laymen. There are
few men in the land who
have given more money to
the cause of Christ than
Mr. Harris. The majority
of the weaker Baptist
churches in Ontario have
felt the benefit of his warm
heart and ample capital.
He presented the church
lot, costing $8,000, to the
Walmer Road Baptist con
gregation, Toronto, of which
the Rev. Elmore Harris, his
son, is pastor. He also gave
the building lot to the Sault
Ste. Marie Baptist Church.
But his many benefactions
cannot be enumerated in
the short space of a page.
He was married October 1 1 ,
1841, to Mary Morgan, of
Beamsville, Out. Mr. and
Mrs. Harris have had born
to them six sons and six
daughters only three of
whom are still living.
namely, the Rev. HI more
Harris Mrs. Alfred 1 opple-
well. and Tlios. M. Harris,
treasurer of A. Harris. Son

fc Co.

CANADA.

255

OHX GALT, C.E.,

Toronto, was born

at Kilirmirs, Ayr
shire, Scotland, September
23rd, 1852. He is a son
of the late Captain Alex.
Gait, of Kilmarnock, and
grandson to and named
after John Gait, of Irvine,
relative of the Ayrshire
novelist. He was educated
at the Kilmarnock Academy,
and, after obtaining a Gov
ernment science scholar
ship, took a full university
course, and graduated in
engineering at the univer
sities of Glasgow and Lon
don. For a time he follow
ed his profession in Glasgow,
being engaged in some of
the large railway improve
ment schemes, and was
also Superintendent and
Lecturer in the Government
science schools in Glasgow
for several years. He came
to the United States in
1878, and was engaged in
railway engineering on the
Southern lines for three
years. In 1881 he came to
Canada and accepted the position as
general manager of the Boiler Inspec
tion and Insurance Company of Canada,
which position he held for four years.
Since that time he has been engaged
as consulting engineer, and has a very
large and extensive business. He is
considered one of the most reliable
Hydraulic and Sanitary engineers in
the province. He is regarded as a
high authority on all matters pertain
ing to his profession. He is an active
member of the Canadian Institute of
Civil Engineers, and for the past
three years has held the position
of Examiner in civil engineering

in the University of Toronto. In
this new and rapidly developing
country the profession of civil engi
neer is a most important one, dealing,
as it does, with railways, canals,
water works, and public improvements
of all kinds. He does all kinds
of engineering, furnishes plans and
estimates for sewerage svstems and
water works, and superintends their
Mr. Gait was married

ist, iSS4, to Eli/abeth.

the late Thomas Webb.
He is a member of the
Presbyterian Church, and in politics is
a Liberal.

construction.
on OctobtT
daughter of
Lansdoxvne.

MI\ OF CANADA.

Y/KRY RKV. \YM. BERGIN,
Dean of Barrie, Barrie, Ont,
was born November i6tli, 1X47, at
Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland. He
was educated in Ireland. He began
his classic course at the Abbey, Tip-
pcrary, and completed his Latin and
Greek course at the Diocesan College
of his native diocese. After this he
mine to America and entered the
Vincentian College at Cape Girardan,
Missouri, where he took a philosophical
and theological course. Afterwards
he joined tin- diocese of Toronto under
the- late Archbishop Lynch, and in
-; entered tin- Seminary of St.

Sulpice. Montreal, where
lu- completed liis studies
preparatory to entering tin-
priesthood. In i.S-,1 IH-
was ordained priest at Lon
don, Out., by the present
Archbishop. He was then
appointed assistant at the
Cathedral, Toronto, and at
Barrie. In 1871 he be
came assistant priest at
Catharines. In 1872 1 it-
was appointed parish priest
of Niagara, and subsequent
ly he became priest of Flos,
Simcoe County. In i.S;;
he returned to Toronto and
became rconome and assis
tant rector and chancellor
at the Cathedral. In 1881
he was appointed to St.
Mary s Church, Toronto,
where he remained for near
ly six years. In iSS6 he
became parish priest of
Newmarket, and remained
there until 1891, when he
received his present appoint
ment, Dean of Barrie.
While residing in Toronto
he was financial secretary
and treasurer of the Sepa
rate School Board, during which time
many new schools were erected, and
through his instrumentality the City
Council issued debentures by which
the separate schools received money for
building purposes on the same prin
ciple as the public schools received it.
During his ministration in the various
shcs debts were wiped out and the
different churches renovated, and fnllv
supplied with necessary articles of fur
niture befitting the services of God.
During these years he has made tli
trips to Kurope, and was secretary to
the late Archbishop Lynch on his
journey of 1*70. to Koine.

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257

JACOB K. HOWELL,
M.A., pastor of the North
_ Street Methodist Church,
Goderich, Out., and chairman of the
district, was born in the township of
Ameliasburg, Prince Edward County,
August ist, 1835. He received his
education at the public schools and
Victoria University, Cobourg. He
obtained a second-class certificate at
the age of 1 8, upon which he taught
three years. He graduated in 1863
and then taught a year in Albert
University. He joined the Methodist
Conference in 1864 on probation, and
before ordination, travelled Madoc and

Hungerford circuits. He
was ordained in 1868 in
Kingston by the late Dr.
Punshon, and since that
date has served the fol
lowing circuits : Thurlow,
Bloomfield, Trenton, New
castle, Aurora, Owen Sound,
Seaforth, Berlin and Gode
rich. He has been chair
man of the following
districts : Bradford, Oweii
Sound, Goderich (twice),
and Gait. For a goodly
number of years he was
also financial secretary of
districts. He M-as secretary
of the Guelph Conference
in 1887-88, president in
1889-90, a member of the
General Conference in 1886
and 1890, and representative
from the General Conference
of 1890 to the Evangelical
Association. He is a mem
ber of several important
committees, such as the
Book and Publishing and
the Church Property com
mittees, and that 011 Church
Union. During his minis
try Mr. Howell has built a
number of churches, and, being a most
excellent financier, has extinguished
several heavy church debts. His
ministry throughout has been evange
listic and marked by the ingathering
of thousands of souls. He was mar
ried in the city of Belleville on the
ist of July, 1868, to Lucy, only
daughter of the late James Jamieson,
Esq., County Surveyor for Hastings
County. His family consists of four
sons and three daughters, his eldest
son being employed in the establish
ment of T. Katon & Co., Toronto, and
the next is prosecuting his studies in
the University of Toronto.

\1 EN &gt;i

I KRCIYAL
L. SPENCER, .f

^ = Thorold.Ont.,v.
D at Portsmouth. Kn .
,,11 tlie &gt;5th of March, 1X45.
He came to Canada with
his mother in 1853 and
ted his brothers, who had
. iously emigrated to
Holland township, County
of Grey, a tract then chiefly
forest. He received his
youthful education at Owen
Sound Grammar School.
After obtaining a first-class
certificate before the County
Board, and afterwards at
the Normal School, Toronto,
he tanght school for tea
years in county, village,
town and city. He then
proceeded to Trinity Col
lege, Toronto, at which,
under the late Provost
Whitaker, he took the theo
logical course. At the close
he obtained four volumes of
Alford s Greek Testament,
along with Bishop Moberly]s
Bampton Lectures as " his
moiety of the Hamilton
Memorial Prize for 1873,
and also the prize in the annual ex
amination of the theological class for
the year 1873." He was made deacon
in "St. James Cathedral, Toronto,
on October i8th, 1873, and ordained
priest in St. James Church, Dundas, on
October nth, 1874, by the late Bishop
I .ethnne. After spending a few months
in Ancaster, and three years in Wel
lington Square as curate, he removed
Mierston, where he remained until
In the beginning of that year
he was appointed incumbent of Elora
and Alma, in which parish he con
tinued for sex en years. While he was
in Klora he was made Rural Dean of

Wellington County by the late Bishop
Fuller. He took a deep interest at tins
time in educational affairs, being for
txvo years president of the Mechanics
Institute, a High School trustee, and
president of the High School Literary
iety. In 1887 he was appointed
rector of Thorold and Port Robin
by the present Bishop of Niagara.
( hi leaving Elora he was presented
xvith an illuminated address by the
clergy of the Rural Deanery of Wel
lington County. He was married on
June ist, 187 I 1 - Kimna Selby.

daughter of Thomas Sell.;. Esq.,
. now of Toronto.

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259

^~(~&gt;

THOMAS MOWBRAY, sculptor,

Toronto, was born March 6th,
1^29, at London, Eng. He received
his education at the public schools
there. At the age of ten years he
began bis chosen work with his father,
who was a leading scupltor. He also
studied under the celebrated Patrick
I arkes, who was a pupil of Thonvals-
den, the Danish sculptor. The subject
of our sketch has been engaged on
some of the most important buildings
in Kurope as we ll as in America. IL-
did most of the restoration work on the
old cathedrals throughout Knglaud,
also tlie " Albert Memorial " mouu-

ment and the Indian offices, London,
J. cc C. Watts warehouses, Manchester,
the Liverpool Exchange, on which he
spent seven years, and others. He
spent eighteen months on the celebrated
Yanderbilt mansion, New York, was
engaged on the Metropolitan Church,
Toronto, Hank of 1!.X. A., new Custom
House, St. James Cathedral and St.
. \lbans Cathedral, Toronto. In religion
Mr. Mowbray is an Episcopalian. He
belongs to the Masonic Brotherhood
and to the Ontario Society of Artists.
He has IK-CII twice married first, in
1 s ) ). to Eli/a Bain, who died in iS&gt;|.
and again to E. Oakley, of Mam-he-

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MI:N Ol CANA1 &gt;.\.

-&lt;TNEY. JAS. HENRY KENNEDY,
Iv Glanford, was born April i yth,
V^&gt; 1832, in the township of
Goul bourn, Carleton Count) , Out. He
&gt; received his education at the public
school, supplemented by private study,
and afterwards received a first-class
certificate, on which he taught for a
time. He then entered Albert Co\\&gt;
and, on leaving it, again taught school.
At the- age of twenty he united with
the Methodist Church, and bewail as a
local preacher, and was then received
into the regular ministry by the Niagara
nfercnce of the M.H. Church in the
ir 1867, and, after a two years pas

torate on the Maitland Circuit, he was
ordained a deacon by Bishop Richard
son at London in 1869. He then sup
plied Parkhill and afterwards Florence.
He was ordained an elder at Lyndcn
in 1872, and since that time has been
stationed at High.yate, IVtrolia, Alvin-
ston, Mount Elgin, Saltfl&lt; y, and,

after the Methodist union, i886,atLouth
and (irantham, Tintern, and his present
charge at (ilanford. Eor ten years he
was treasurer .f the Niagara Con
Missionar. S ty. He lias alv.

been a member of Alma Coll( ml.

He married, Januar;. I\ . i ; -

\\oodhall.of Delaware townshij).

OF-

261

JOHN WEATHERSTON, of
Hamilton, Out., was born 3oth
January, 1804, in Berwickshire,
Scotland. He received his education
at Greenlaw, in Berwickshire, and after
wards worked on a farm from 1814 to
1828. He then started contracting for
large public grounds, landscape gar
dening, etc., laying out among others
the extensive policies of Lord Polwarth
and the Duke of Roxburgh, and G.
Belle, Esq. In 1837 he started rail
roading as foreman on the Leeds and
Thust Railway in the North of Eng
land, and was until 1852 employed
on all the principal railways in the

North of England and Scotland. Mr.
Weatherston. then came to Canada and
accepted the responsible position of
Inspector and Superintendent under
George L. Reid, the Chief Engineer
on the Great Western Railway. In a
letter received by Mr. \Yeatherston
from Mr. Reid in 1890, he says : " You
are the only siirvivor of the chief track
and bridge inspectors whom I left on
the line when I retired in 1872. When
I look back to the period when we had
so much anxiety from defective rails in
the winter and spring months, during
many consecutive years, I feel that it
was to your vigilance and foresight and
unusual energy of charac
ter that we were preserved
from serious accidents. I
was particularly fortunate
in having as my chief prac
tical helper one so thorough
ly reliable and efficient."
In 1875 Mr. Weatherston
accepted a similar position
on the Canada Southern
Railway, which he held for
five years. In 1880 he went
to Michigan and built eighty
miles of the Jackson, Lans
ing and Saginaw Railway,
and afterwards became track
superintendent on the Cana
dian Pacific Railway, iintil
compelled by a serious acci
dent to retire. Since that
period he has been manage r
and lessee of the Hamilton
and Dunclas Railway, which
he successfully conducts.
Mr. Weatherston has been
twice married, first to
Frances B. Hall in 1836, and
next to Isabelle Scott in
1872. He is a member of
the Masonic body. He is a
Liberal in politics, and in
religion a Presbyterian.

\1 EN Ol ^ \ N A I A.

vllAkl.HS S. HOTCHKISS

( tlu- Ka^le Cultivator Mam::

^ ^ = turing Company, Brantford,
( )nt., was horn in the year iS^.j in the
Conntv &lt;&gt;f Haldimand, and was married
in i.s-- t&lt;&gt; Jennie P. \Villont;hhy. fourth
daughter of the late Rev. W. \Vil-
loughby, a well-known pioneer Metho
dist minister, whose memory is held in
esteem for his abundant labors in many
parts of Ontario. He was educated in
the public schools of the province.
His father was one of the earliest
settlers in the township of Oneida, and
regarded by all who knew him as one
of the best farmers in Ontario, and one
of the most pronounced Re
formers in the locality
where he resided. Soon
after leaving school, Mr.
Hotchkiss entered the ser
vice of the Grand Trunk
Railway at Caledonia as
telegraph operator and ticket
agent. Aftersomethree years
service at this point, he was
promoted to the Stratford
ticket office, and on Septem
ber 2ist, 1877, was appoint
ed as chief train despatcher
for the Hamilton and North
Western Railway at Hamil
ton. On Nov. ist, 1 88 1, he
removed to Battle Creek,
Michigan, to accept the
position of train despatcher
on the Chicago and Grand
Trunk Railway. After serv
ing in this position for over
a year, he became superin
tendent s secretary, and,
after eighteen months, was
iin promoted to the re-
tion of train

master, which lie held until
August. 1887, when failing
health compelled hi-
nation and his connection

with railroad work, in which he had
been so eminently successful. Mr.
I lotdikiss tlu-n removed with his family
to Brantford, and, after iv-aining his
health, entered the manfactnring busi
ness as one of the partn&lt; tin
gle Cultivator Company, and also
manager of its agencies. Mr. Hotch
kiss is a member of the Colborne
eet Methodist Church, steward,
Bible-class teacher, and also a most
acceptable lay preacher. He is regard
ed by his numerous friends as a man
of the highest integrity and Christian
character, and enjoys the full confi
dence of all who know him.

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~-&lt;7*&gt;KY. RICHARD W. WOODS-

JV WORTH, Niagara Falls South,

V- Out., was bom at Toronto

July 5th, 1846, being the second son of
the late Richard \Voodsworth, architect
and builder of that place, who for forty
years was a local preacher in the
Mt-thodist Church. He received his
education at the public schools and the
Model School, Toronto. At the age of
seventeen he took a position as clerk in
a mercantile house, and after that be
came a clerk in the office of the Canada
Permanent Building and Saving Society
of Toronto. Mr. Woodsworth was con
verted when a young child, and became

a full member of the Metho
dist Church at eleven years
of age. He felt called to
the sacred ministry early in
life, and at the age of
twenty-one consecrated him
self to the service of the
Methodist Church. He was
received as a probationer in
the Canada Conference in
1867. Before he was or
dained he travelled the fol
lowing circuits : Smithville,
Aurora, Thorold, Chatham.
He was ordained a minister
at Belleville in 1871 by the
late Rev. Dr. Win. Morley
Punshon, who was at that
time president of the Metho
dist Conference. During
his ministry Mr. Woods-
worth served the churches
at Wardsville, Ridgetown
and Jarvis, then Ridgetown
again. Afterwards he was
appointed to Dundas. then
Colborne Street Church,
Brantford, from which he-
was removed to his present
charge. The church build
ings at Wardsville, Both-
well, Ridgetown, Morpeth
and Colborne Street, Brantford, were
built under his administration. He is
one of the best financiers in the Metho
dist Church, and, indeed, has scarcely
a peer in the denomination for tha t
special work. He is also an earnest
(iospel preacher, a man of deep and
sterling piety and greatly beloved by
all, and especially by a large number
in the various churches who have been
led by him into a higher and nobler life.
He has held many prominent positions
in the gift of the Conference, and pos
sesses the confidence of all his brethren.
He was married on the nth of July,
1871, to Miss Charlotte J. Bridginan.

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=^TX AMI-I. SPRY,

1 Office Injector, of
*- Barrk-. Out., was
born Novemlx.-r 29. 18
in the township of Marl-
borough, Carlton County,
at He received his edu
cation at the public schools
in his native county and at
the Model School, Toronto.
On the completion of his
studies he was for a time in
a law and land office, then
turned his attention to mer
cantile pursuits. He was
appointed to the Toronto
Post Office in 1854, where
he remained fifteen years,
and was promoted from time
to time, until he was trans
ferred in 1869 to the Post
Office Savings Bank at Ot
tawa. Soon afterwards, ow
ing to ill-health, he was
obliged to resign his posi
tion in the Post Office De
partment, when he engaged
in mercantile business in
Toronto, which he carried
on until 1876, when he
received the appointment of
Post Office Inspector for the
East Toronto Division, and was trans
ferred to the town of Barrie in 1879
and placed in charge of that postal
division. Mr. Spry belongs to _the
Masonic body, and has filled various
offices in that organization, including
that of Grand Master. He is a Knight
Tt-mplar and holds the office of Grand
Chancellor in that order; he has also
received the 33rd degree of the A. &
He has taken part in military
affairs, having served as ensign in the
ii Royal Regimeutancl lieutenant in
the Queen s ( )\vn Rifles, Toronto. I le
has Cecil a director of the Toronto I Ionic
Building .W iation, vice-president of

the Toronto Mechanics Institute, and

president of the Mechanics Institute,

Barrie. He was also president of the

Ontario Literary Society, Toronto, is a

member of the Barrie Public School

Hoard of Trustees, of which he has

Wn chairman. In religion he is an

;&gt;alian, and has been a delegate

to the Synod of Toronto for a number

past. Mr. Spry has la-en

twice married first, on the .V d of May,

59, to Mi&gt;s Mary Jam- Bu and

lin, on April 3oth. 1867, to M

Mary K-. daughter of Chas. G. I-Wtier,

of Sandwich, formerly C I 11 "

land Revenue, Hamilton, Out.

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26.S

THOS. C. \YATKINS,
Hamilton, Out., was
born August gth, 1818,
at Parsonstown, King s
County, Ireland. He is
descended from Welsh on
the one side, and from the
Scottish Covenanters on the
other side, and is the proud
possessor of a Bible printed
in 1648, which descended to
him through a long line
of Scotch ancestors. His
parents emigrated to Canada
before he was a year old,
and settled in Esquesing
township, Halton County.
Here the subject of our
sketch received such an
education as the schools of
those days afforded, but
having a thirst for knowl
edge, and being possessed
of indomitable energy and
perseverance, he succeeded
in obtaining a first-class
education. He remained on
the farm with his father
until he was twenty-two
years of age. He com
menced teaching school in
1841, and taught for two
years. After giving up the teaching
profession, he worked on a farm for a
time, and then engaged in mercantile
business, in which he has been eminently
successful. Mr. Watkins is a member
of the Methodist Church, and has held
most of the offices that laymen are
appointed to in that denomination, as
well as being a delegate to the General
Conference. He is a total abstainer
from the use of tobacco and alcoholic
liquors, and has been a staunch life
long advocate of prohibition, and hopes
to see this act passed by the Dominion
of Canada before he passes away. He
has had published some two hundred

and sixty thousand tracts on the tem
perance question for free distribution,
and intends to run them into the
millions as fast as he can compose
them. These tracts will no doubt have
a very great influence, and do much
to hasten the prohibitory act in Canada.
Mr. Watkins lias been a great traveller,
having visited the United States, Eng
land, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Switzer
land, France, Germany, Holland, Bel
gium, and other parts. He was married
on May 24, 1844, to Elizabeth Ann
Murchison. His successful life fully
illustrates the power of an honest
purpose to succeed.

MIX &lt; I v. A X \ I &lt; A.

jEY. JAMES A. ANDERSON,
|V^ B.A., pastor of Knox Presbj--
X) teriau Church, Goderich,
Ont., son of the Rev. John Anderson,
of Tiverton, was born on the 9th of
February, 1853, in the township of
Napean. Comity of Carleton, Ont. He
rived his education at the public
schools of Ontario, Kincardine High
tool, Ottawa Collegiate Institute,
:iud Mi-Gill University, Montreal. He
matriculated at the "latter, taking a
scholarshi]) in 1873 and graduating
B.A. in iS;;. In the fall of 1^77 he
entered the Presbyterian ^ . M&gt;nt-

te liis theological stn&lt;:

Ik- took the honor i&lt;-nrse
for two years, and secured
a scholarship in each year.
IK- iM aduatcd in iN. s &lt;&gt; as
Valedictorian of his class.
He was ordained and in
ducted into the pastoral
charge of Whitechurch,
County of Bruce, on the
7th of October, 1880, hav
ing declined other calls pre
sented to him at the same
time. After a pastorate of
three years, he received a
call to Elora, which he de
clined, and afterwards, in
1888, accepted a call to his
present charge, as colleague
and successor to the Rev.
Dr. Pre, one of the most
accomplished and able min
isters of the Presbyterian
Church. Early in the year
1891 Dr. Ure, on account of
failing health, was com
pelled to resign, when Mr.
Anderson assumed full
charge of this large and
important congregation, and
filled the important vacancj"
with much acceptance to
the people. Mr. Anderson
is an earnest temperance advocate,
and a pronounced prohibitionist. He
is one of the most prominent and pro
mising preachers of Western Ontario,
an earnest and successful evangelist,
and has been blessed by large additions
to his ministry wherever he has labored.
The town of Goderich, where he is
settled, commands a very large and
thickly settled community of Presby
terians, where his influence and labors
are highly appreciated. Mr. Anderson
was married on the 2oth of April,

[isa C. Isabel, daughter
Hugh Masson, of Hillings Hri&lt;:
iwa.

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267

JOHX H. MOORK,
of the firm of
Bowman & Moore,
Hamilton, eldest son of
Charles Moore, Esq., of
Grinisb}-, Out., was born
there on 23rd of August,
1848. He is a descendant
of U. E. Lo} T alists, his great
grandfather having come to
this country about the year
1790. He was educated at
the Grimsby Grammar
School, and, after complet
ing his studies in 1866,
went to St. Catherines,
where he spent two years
as an apprentice in the
hardware business. He
came to Hamilton in 1868
and completed his appren
ticeship by serving one year
with what was then one of
the leading hardware firms
of that city. In 1869 he
went into business with a
partner under the style of
Bowman & Moore, which
partnership still exists.
There are very few firms
now in existence that began
at the above mentioned date.
During these years the hardware trade
has seen many fluctuations, but this
firm has more than held its own, doing
business on a straightforward and
sound basis, taking in all improve
ments, purchasing in the best markets
from reliable manufacturers, and al
ways providing the best for their num
erous patrons, until to-day it holds tin.-
proud position of, not only being the
leading hardware house in Hamilton,
but also in Western Canada. The firm
make a speciality of builders and con
tractor s supplies, nails, agricultural
tools, paints, oils, beltings, and window-
;lass in all its various thicknesses. Tn

this latter line they are amongst the
largest importers in Ontario. They
are also widely known and appreciated
by men engaged in the cabinet manu
facturing business, for there is no firm
in the province that has so large and
complete an assortment of cabinet
makers hardware as this house is
compelled to carry in order to
supply their extensive trade. Mr.
Moore has been a member of the Cen
tenary Methodist Church for over
twenty years, is a member of the
Hoard of Trustees, and also the Quar
terly Board. In politics he is an
active Reformer.

\II.N Ol v. AN \l &gt;.\.

EV. WM. M. TEEPLE, pastor
of the Methodist Church, Troy,

^= Out., is the son of the late
W. H. Teeple, of Jerseyville, Out., and
- was born at that place on the 8th of
November, 1854. He is of U. E.
Loyalist stock, his grandfather com
ing to this country from the United
States on account of his loyalty to old
England just after the revolutionary
war and settled in the township of
.son. Halton County. Mr. Teeple
was educated at the public schools, and
is also a graduate of Hamilton Com
mercial College. In his twenty-first
year he was convert, d and joined the

M.K. Church in Canada.
He was received as a pro
bationer at the Conference
held at St. Thomas in 1877.
He pursued his theologi&lt;
and other studies with such
energy and success that he
was ordained deacon in i s^u
and elder in jSSi. Be:
the latter he was on the fol
lowing circuits : Tapley-
town, Beverly, Norwich and
Malahide. After ordination
he served the following cir
cuits : Blenheim, Seaforth,
Canboro and Cayuga. As
a preacher, Mr. Teeple has
an easy deliver}-, free from
the mannerisms that depre
ciate the value of many ad
dresses. His sermons are
thoughtful and sufficiently
racy to hold the unflagging
attention of the congrega
tion. Large additions to
the membership and new
churches are to be found on
the circuits he has travelled,
and he is beloved by all
those under his pastoral
care. The ministers who
follow him find all the in
terests of the church well looked
after, both materially and spiritually.
He will doubtless take a leading
place in the church of his choice.
He is also an enthusiastic temperance
worker, and has done good work in this
connection. At Seaforth the teni]
ance societies, as a mark of a]
tion of his worth, entertained him at a
public dinner, and on that occasion
presented him with a flattering illumi
nated address and a well filled pr.
Mr. Tecple was married on the 2-Sth
of July. : " Mi-s Ida Ly:.

daughter of the late Thomas Ly:
of Norwich.

MEX OP CAXADA.

269

. ROBERT WALK.KR, Walkerton,
Out., was born June loth, 1839, near
^ Brockville, in the County of Leeds.
His parents were natives of Ireland and came
to Canada in 1830, settling at Smith s Falls.
He received his education at the public school
and at Strathroy High School. He pursued
the study of theology under the late Dr.
McClure, of Toronto. He entered the minis
try in 1861, and before ordination had four
charges. He was ordained in 1865, after
which he travelled the following circuits :
Durham three years, Melbourne three years,
Burr two years, Omemee three years, Bethany,
Tweed, Stirling, Newcastle, Clifford, and
Walkerton, his present charge. In 1887 he
was appointed chairman of Mount Forest
District, and is at present financial secretary of
Walkerton District. Mr. Walker was married
on June I5th, 1865, to Miss Annie Eli/.a Hath
away, daughter of John Hathaway, of West
Flamhoro . County of Wcntworth. He is one
of the first men of the Methodist denoniina
tioii, and for thirty years has preached the
Gospel continuously.

V\/IL,LIAMMcI,EOD,merchant,Geoige-

V r town, Out., was born November
iSth, 1838, in Caithnesshire, Scotland. He
received his education at the public schools
there. At an early age he decided to follow
the dry goods business, and entered into this
business at Wick, and afterwards at Glasgow.
In 1857 he came to Canada and settled in Oak-
ville, and remained there about three year*,
when he removed to the United States. Re
turning, lived at Rockwood a short time prior
to 1863, then went to Georgetown, and entered
as partner in a dry goods business, which he
now fully controls. Mr. Mcl,eod takes an
active part in politics, and in iSS7 was the
Reform candidate. He was a member of tin-
Town Council eighteen years, was Reeve of
Georgetown for nine years, and Warden for
Haltou County in iSS4. In religion he is a
Presbyterian, and for several years was chair
man of the Hoard of Management. He has
been a Justice of the Peace for Ilaltoii
tiftcen years, is a member of the His;h School
Hoard, of the Masonic Brotherhood, and of the
Ancient Scottish Rite. He- was twice married.

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\1 I \ OF ^ AN A I &gt; V

JAMES FLECK GORDON, L.D.S.,
Harriston, Out., was born May I4th.
1823, at Bonds Lake, York County.
His parents were natives of Pumfrieshire,
Scotland. He was educated at the public
...Is. At an early age he was apprenticed
to the carriage manufacturing business, and
in 1843 started business on his own account
as carriage builder, etc. In 1850 he purchase*
a saw mill and began the manufacture of
lumber, and also engaged extensively in fann
ing. In 1864 he turned his attention to den
tistry- and began the practice of his profession
in Dray ton. In addition to his office in Har
rison, he has an office in Elora, which is
tarried on by his daughter, Mrs. Grigg, who
- the first woman in Ontario to practice
dentistry. She has been associated with her
father in this profession for eighteen years.
Mr. Gordon has a son also practicing dentistry
It i&gt; needless to say that, U-ing
nd having two children grad-
of detiti-t:y. he -tan-K at tin- lu-ad ..f hi-

rricd i:. ii/abeth.

dat:. !

JOHN EDGAR CROLY, Dunnvilk.
Out., was born in the year 1X44, at
Mallow, County of Cork, Ireland.
He received his education at the University of
Toronto, where he was a medalist and took
high honors. He came to Canada in 1850,
and resided for longer or shorter periods at
Belleville, Kingston and Picton. He studied
for the Presbyterian ministry, and after com
pleting his course, was for several years settled
at Millbank, Perth County, where he rendered
efficient sen-ice, and was exceedingly popular
as a preacher and a platform speaker in the
surrounding county. He was then appointed
on the Collegiate Institute staff in S
and in 1890 accepted the position of head
master of the Dunnville High School, which
he has filled with advantage to the pupil*
an ,; ion to all concerned. Mr. Cn.ly

i member of the Board of Management

-i.yterian Church, siiperintcii
of the Sabbat: .nd dip

the Mechanics Institute. In politics he

Hi- wife die .
leaving one -u and Uvo d

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271

JV LHXAXDER McMURCHIE,
jL \ manufacturer of Fanning
^^ Mills, Clinton, Ont., was born
August ist, 1835, i 11 the township of
Yaughan, York County. His father,
the late James McMurchie, was one of
the first settlers in that township. He
received his education at the public
schools, but otherwise is a self-taught
man. Until the age of 24 he worked
on his father s farm, and then, in
1859, moved to Clinton and engaged
with Malcolm McTaggart to sell
fanning mills for the firm, of which
he has now become the head.
In November, 1862, Mr. McMurchie
and Mr. Joseph Chidley
were made partners, and
the business carried on
under the style of Malcolm
McTagart "& Co. until
November, 1882, when the
partnership was dissolved
and Mr. McMurchie became
sole proprietor. Shortly
after this he took two of
the old employees into part
nership with him, and this
arrangement now continues
under the name of A.
McMurchie & Co. This is
the oldest established manu
facturing firm in the town
of Clinton, and one of the
oldest in the Province of
Ontario, having been estab
lished first at Ik-achville
and afterwards in Clinton
in 1849. The firm has
been remarkably successful
throughout the many years
of its existence, and its
operations now extend to
every part of Western On
tario. As many as a thou
sand mills have been manu
factured in a year, and there-
is still a good demand for

them. Mr. McMurchie is a member
of the Presbyterian Church, a trustee,
and has been on the Board of Manage
ment for many years. He is a Reformer
in politics, and has been reeve of the
town for seven }-ears in succession,
being elected most of that time by ac
clamation. He enjoys the esteem and
confidence of the community at large,
irrespective of political or religious
creed. He was married on the 27th
February, 1867, to Miss Agnes Hart,
of the township of East Zorra, County
of Oxford. His career has been marked
by a thorough knowledge of his business
and a strict integrity in his dealings.

\ii \ OF CANADA.

:v. TESSE GIBSON, oi
Catharines, Ont., was born &lt;.u

- :i&lt;l of 1 )ecemlx.-r, 1^57,

at Brantford. He received his educa
tion at the public schools and Collegiate
Institute there, and at Spurgeon s
Pastors College, London, Eng. He
learned the business of a printer, and
for some time was foreman of the press
room of the Brantford Expositor. He
also worked in Buffalo on the Commer
cial Advertiser. He was converted
in 1874 during the revival held in
ntford by Varley, and commenced
Christian work immediately in connec
tion with V.M.C.A., preaching in the

jail, distributing tracts, etc. He was
raised a Methodic, hut changing his
views on the subject of baptism, lie
joined the Baptist" denomination, and
united with the First Baptist Church.
mtforcl. In 1*77 lie felt called f.
the ministry, and gave up his husin-
to take a theological course. The late
John Harris, of Brantford, recogni/iug
his call to the ministr}-, generously
offered to bear the expense of his edu
cation, including a three years course
in England. While in England lie be
came temporary pastor of two churches.
Returning to Canada in 1881, he went
to Plattsville, where he remained one
year, when he received a
call to Portage la Prairie,
Man. He was pastor of the
church there five years and
secretary of the Manitoba
Baptist Missions. Return
ing to Ontario, he was two
j ears at St. George, when
he received a pressing invi
tation to the Queen Street
Baptist Church, St. Catha
rines, his present charge,
which he accepted, much to
the regret of the people at
St. George. Notwithstand
ing the great disastrous fire,
the burning of the church
to the ground, one year
after removing to this cha :
under his leadership and
inspiration, the o.ngn
tion, with commendable
energy, immediately set to

work and erected a la:
and beautiful edifice, and
the church is now in a
prosperous condition, both
spiritually and financially.
He was mar- :i the

1 7th of January,
to Mi . a Stubbs, of

Brantford.

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273

\\7lLLIAM BRUCE, Hamilton,
r * Out., was born on the jth of
November, 1833, at Unst, an island on
the coast of Scotland, and came with
his parents to Hamilton in 1837. He
was educated under the late Dr. Tassie.
As a boy he was noted for his strength,
skill and activity in all outdoor sports
and games. At the age of sixteen he
entered as apprentice in McQuesten &
Co. s iron works, where he soon became
so skillful that the foreman frequently
took his work and exhibited it to jour
neymen, asking them why they did not
do their work as creditably as au ap
prentice. At the close of his apprentice

ship, a rheumatic affection caused him
to abandon the iron business and take a
course in Oberlin College, Ohio, where
he graduated, and subsequently a
course at the Eastman Business Col
lege, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He then
became connected with the public
schools in Hamilton, and remained in
them from 1858 to 1867, when he went
into business. Mr. Bruce is a many-
sided man, possessing the mechanical
and artistical faculties in an eminent
degree. Whether it is in mechanical
drawing, designing, engrossing and
illuminating as a professional, or as an
amateur in water colors, oil painting,
amateur photography, or
public reading, he excels in
all. At the present he is
engaged in making plans
and specifications of new
inventions, and engrossing
and illuminating. He has ex
ecuted an immense amount
of this class of work for
nearly every country in the
world. Many eminent per
sonages possess samples of
his illuminating work,
among whom may be men
tioned Her Majesty Queen
Victoria, the Prince of
\Yales, the Empress of
Germany, the Marquis of
Lome, Lord Dufferin and
many others. Mr. Bruce
was married on the ist of
March, 1855, to Jennette
Blair, a lady remarkable
for mental and physical
activity. The rising Cana
dian artist, \Y. Blain Bruce,
is his son, and Bella C.
Bruce, his daughter, both
of whom are studying art
in Rome at present. He is
a member of the Central
Presbyterian Church.

1 8

MKN &lt; &gt;i CANADA.

OHX \\ F.SI.HY BICKLK was
born in Devon. Kng., on the
4th of July, 1*24. His parents
came to Canada in iS; v j, and after a
\ ear s residence near St. Thomas, re
moved to Hamilton, where for nearly
sixty years the family has taken an
active interest in the growth and pros
perity of that city- He was educated
at the Gore District Grammar School,
Hamilton, and Victoria College, and in
1848 he entered his father s wholesale
and retail drug business, and for nearly
fort) years the firm of T. Bickle & Son
had a wide reputation throughout
Western Ontario. Of late Mr. Bickle
has been in the brokerage

business, which he has car-

ried on successfully. From
earliest years he was an active
member in the Methodist
Church, and was especially
interested in Sabbath School
work. In 1839 was ap
pointed a teacher, then
secretary, and in 1850 a
superintendent, and for
thirty -nine years gave the
earnest efforts of the prime
of his life to the cause he
loved so well. In 1878 he
united with the Central
Presbyterian Church, of
which he is now a member.
Having the interests of the
young at heart, he has
naturally taken part in the
cause of education, and for
ic years was a member
of the Public School Board.
The o]&gt;eration of the Hamil
ton Bible Society early en-
_;ed his attention, and he
is one of the oldest mem
bers of the committee, and
has been its treasurer for
the past twenty years. The
charities of die city have

found in him a /.ealous friend, one
ready to give his time with untiring
devotion to promote their welfare.
As a member of the advisory com
mittee of "The Infants Home," as
the secretary-treasurer of " Trust
of the Girls Home," and as ; rv-

treasurer of "Trustees of Hamilton
Orphan Asylum," he has proved him
self a judicious counsellor and faithful
guardian of the trusts committed to his
keeping. He was married on the i2th
of September, 1848, to Mary Proudfoot,
eldest daughter of the late Robert
Johnston, Esq., of " Annandale," near
Grafton, Out.

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2 75

"AMES AUSTIN, president of
the Dominion Bank, Toronto,
Ont., was born in the year
in the County of Armagh, Ire
land. His parents were John and Jane
Marks Austin. He received his early
education at the public schools of his
native place. His parents came to
Canada when he was in his sixteenth
year, and he was apprenticed to the
printing trade for four years. During
the time he was serving his appren
ticeship, he was constant in his atten
dance at the night schools. After com
pleting his apprenticeship, he worked
as a journeyman printer in various

~ *

parts of Canada and the United States
for ten years. In the year 1844 he
entered into partnership with Patrick
Foy in the wholesale and retail grocery
business. This partnership existed for
sixteen years, during which time the
firm carried on a very extensive busi
ness. Upon the dissolution of the part
nership, Mr. Austin retired from active
business, and shortly after became in
terested in various financial institutions.
In 1871 he founded the Dominion
Bank and became its president, which
position he still holds. He is also pre
sident of the Consumers Gas Co.,
Toronto, besides being president and
vice-president of several in
surance companies, and
chairman of the Canadian
Board of the North of Scot
land Canadian Mortgage
Co. Mr. Austin, in politics,
belongs to the Reform part}-,
but has never taken an
active part in political cam
paigns. In the truest sense
of the word, he is a
self-made man, having at
tained his present prominent
position and circumstances
by indomitable energy and
perseverance. He received
a limited education in vouth,
but fired with ambition and
a thirst for knowledge, he
prosecuted his studies alone
and at night schools, while
serving his apprenticeship,
thus educating and fitting
himself for the higher call
ings of life. Step by step
he reached his present posi
tion, and is now one of To
ronto s most highly esteem
ed and respected citi/ens.
He married, in 1844, Miss
Susun Bright, by whom he
has three children living.

MEN OF CAN A MA.

RKY. I . FRANCIS
CRINNON. 1 &gt;.!&gt;., Bishop of
^s Hamilton. &lt; &gt;nt.. was born
in 1820 in the parish of Collon, County
I.outh, Ireland. Ik- studied classics,
philosophy and the sciences in his
native land, and, after coming to
Canada in iSv &gt;. prosecuted his theolo
gical studies at the Grand Seminary,
Montreal, where he was ordained
deacon. In the year 1854 he was
ordained priest by Bishop De Char-
bonnel in Toronto, and was immediate
ly sent to London as assistant priest.
Shortly after he was appointed parish
priest, and was for many years one of
the only three priests in
what was then known as
the Huron tract. In the
year 1858 he was trans
ferred to Stratford, where,
much beloved and esteemed,
he remained for sixteen
years tip to the time of his
elevation as Bishop to the
See of Hamilton, of which
he was consecrated Bishop
in St. Joseph s, Stratford,
on the 1 9th of April, 1874.
in presence of an immense
congregation, twenty arch
bishops and bishops five of
whom were classmates and
fifty priests. During his
incumbency in Stratford,
the present beautiful church
was built, and the priest s
house, both of which he
left free from debt. His
first official act as Bishop of
Hamilton was to go to Ire
land to secure additional
priest- or students. He suc
ceeded in securing three
priests and eleven student-,
of whom the present parish
priest ofDtmnville, Rev. J. h.
Crinion. was one. Hi-

of ci.nht years was remarkable for ad
ministrative ability and foresight. St.
Patrick s Church. Hamilton, is a monu
ment to his xeal, as well as the farm ot
seventy-tive acres, known as " Rock
," now of almost priceless value as
a cemetery, the site chosen for the
present St. Lawrence Church. 1 k died
November 25, 1882, in Jacksonville,
Florida, U.S., where he had gone in
the hope of recovering his failing
health. The priests and people of
the diocese of Hamilton, his faithful
and beloved parishioners in Stratford,
etc., etc., sincerely mourn his loss and
cherish his memory.

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277

^^XKV. JAMKS KUGENE CRINION, parish
\"\ priest of Dunnville, Ont., was born in
" V&gt;^&gt; t ^ le P ar i- s h f Slane, County of
Meath, Ireland, in the year 1858. He received
his education in St. Finian s Seminar}-, Navan.
County of Meath, Ireland, St. Michael s College,
Toronto, and finally at the Grand Seminary.
Montreal. He came to Canada at the age of
sixteen, and was one of a number of students
who accompanied the late lamented Bishop
Crinion, of Hamilton, when he went to Ireland
for students. Father Crinion was first appointed
as curate of St. John s Church, Arthur, Welling
ton County. Afterwards he became curate of
St. Basil s Church, Brantford, where he remained
three years. He was then appointed as the first
resident pastor of the church in Dunnville, where
he still labors. Since his appointment to Dunn
ville he has built an exceedingly handsome
church and residence, which are not only a credit
to the congregation, but are ornaments to the
town. During his Brantford curacy he was
chairman and treasurer of the Separate
vSchool Board, and much esteemed by all
who knew him.

wii. I.IAM NKIL.

KKV J ;;.

ILLIAM NEIL, Flesherton, Ont., eldest
son of the late Charles Neil, of the
Isle of Man, was born at the latter place in 1831.
He spent his earlier years upon farms until 1850,
when he left for New York, and afterwards re
moved to Rochester. He then attended the
public school for six months, this being the only
regular education that Mr. Neil received. Leav
ing Rochester, he came with friends to Port
Darlington, Out., who took up a farm near
Bowmanville, and remained working with them
some six years. After some years spent in that
neighborhood, he removed to Flesherton. and
bought a bush farm, which he cleared and sold
in i&lt;S8i, when he settled upon his present pro
perty in the village of Flesherton and retired
from agricultural pursuits. Mr. Neil was mar
ried in 1861 to Martha, daughter of the late
Wm. Nay, Ksi|.. County of Durham. He is a
Conservative in politics, and a meinl&gt;er of the
Presbyterian Church, and an elder of the same.
His whole life has been characteri/ed by careful
industry and patient perseverance, and his uni
form integrity fully entitles him to the high
esteem in which he is held.

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Ki:\. K. W. K. .K! :

iKV. RICHARD W. E. GREENE, L.T.,
Incumbent of St. James Church, Orillia,
and Canon of St. Alban s Cathedral,
.to, Ont., was bom June 26th, 1848, at
Roseland, Port Nelson, Halton County, Ont.
He studied for matriculation with his father, the
Rev. Dr. Greene, and afterwards spent five years
at Trinity College, Toronto, where he obtained
the Cameron scholarship, and afterwards toofc tin-
degree of L.T. He was one of the volunteers
in the Fenian Raid, and present at the skirmish
at Ridgeway. He was ordained deacon June
i8th, 1871, and appointed to the new mission of
Byng Inlet, Georgian Bay. In 1872 he was
ordained to the priesthood in St. James Cathedral,
and put in charge of the mission at Byng
Inlet. He next served St. James Cathedral as
second curate for thirteen years, associated
with Dean Grasett, Dr. Rainsford and Canon
Dumoulin. From Toronto he went to Western.
and after two years moved to St. Loin s.
Mi-soiiri. Then returning to Canada, ac-&lt;
his present appointment. He was married August

4th, 1875, to ICli/aU-th Dallas, daughter of Rev.
Canon Saii.son, Toronto.

T oriS J. HRKITHAriT Hi din Out.,

I horn in 1X55 in Buffalo, N.V.. from \v:

"^* he i-aine to Canada. His father

very prominent in business and miuiiei]&gt;il ei:

and mayor of Berlin at the time of his death in

Mr. Breithaupt was married in
Emma Alvarene, daughti : I win.

of Waterloo, Ont. He was educated at Berlin
and Toronto, and is now engaged in the tanning
business, (which trade he learnt practically),
lieing president of the Breithaupt Leather Com
pany, Limited, who have extensive establish
ments in Berlin and Penetanguishene, Ont. He
was seven years a niemlxT of the town Council,
three years in the County Council, and two years
mayor being the youngest mayor Berlin has
had. He is president of the Ontario Bark Com
pany, Limited, of the Berlin Gas Company,
and is also connected with other manufactur
ing enterprises in Berlin. He is a school trustee,
and has recently been unanimously elected
president of the Board of Trade. Mr. Breithaupt
is an active meml&gt;er of the German
Evangelical Church, and is ever ready to
promote its welfare.

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. |EV. JOHN J. MORTON, of the
JV Anglican Church, Port Col-
V^s-, 1)orne, Out., was born in 1846
in the village of Shakspeare, County
of Perth, Out. He received his educa
tion at the public school of his native
place and the Niagara Falls Grammar
School, and studied theology at Huron
College, London, where he graduated in
1X74. He received a scholarship at his
first examination. He was ordained
deacon in iN-.| by Bishop Hellninth, of
London, and priest in the s;mic year.
His first charge- \vas at Markdalc,
County of drey. Then afterwards he
spent six years in Michigan. Return

ing to Canada in 1882, he labored five
and one-half years in Birtle, Mani
toba, with very encouraging success.
After which he was appointed to Low-
ville, and later to Port Colborne and
Marsh ville, in the diocese of Niagara.
These congregations have greatly in
creased tinder his pastoral care. Pre
vious to his ordination, Mr. Morton was
four years engaged in teaching. In
politics he is a staunch Conservative.
He was married in 1X83 to Catherine
Kllen Simpson, daughter of an Knglish
rector. Their family consists of a boy
and girl, who were both born in Birtle,
Manitoba.

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AMKS MACFADDEN, Strat
ford, Clerk of the County
Court, Local Registrar of the
High Court of Justice, and Registrar
of the Surrogate Court for the County
of Perth, was born April 25th, 1821, in
Xissouri township, Middlesex County.
Here he received his early education,
and afterwards attended London Gram
mar School and private schools. He
commenced life as a farmer and con
tinued that \ocation until the age of
twentv-eight. when he commenced the
stiulv of law with the late Janus
Daniell, of London. In dm- time la-
passed his examinations as attorney-at-

law, and began his profession at St.
Mary s in 1855. He remained tli
until 1866, when he was appointed
Clerk of the County Court by the late
Sir John A. Macdonald. He then re
moved to Stratford, and has since occu
pied that honorable position as well as
the other important offices mentioned
above. Mr. MacFadden is an adherent
of the Presbyterian Church. He be
longs to the MascmiC Brotherhood, being

a Past Master of St. James I.&lt;
Mary s, and a chaplin of Stratford
I.odge for many ; H a mar

ried January luth, I.SM.I. to Catherine
A. McLean, of P.rockville.

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281

REDERICK HERBERT LAING,
of Windsor, Ont., son of the late
Alfred Laing, of Cambeswell,
Eng., was born in Toronto in the 3 - ear
1856. He received his early education
in London, and continued it at Port
Hope. He afterwards attended the
Detroit College of Medicine one year.
In 1875 he passed successfully in the
School of Pharmacy. He then com
menced business with, the late Thomas
C. Sutton, where he remained a number
of years, when he was taken into the.
business as a partner. After this for
some time he carried 011 business alone.
In 1887 he entered into partnership

with H. O. Fleming, and the firm is
now doing a successful business, run
ning two stores in Windsor and doing
a large wholesale trade. Mr. Laing in
religion is an Episcopalian, and is
church warden. Since 1885 he has
been senior lieutenant in the 2ist Essex
Fusiliers. He belongs to the I.O.O.F.,
and also to the A.O.U.W. He has
been agent of the Canada Life Assur
ance Company for ten years, and is
secretary-treasurer of the Dominion
Building and Loan Company. He was
married on the 23rd of January, iSSu.
to Edith J. I)., daughter of the "late W.
Benson, Collector of Customs, Windsor.

MEN i ^ AX \i &gt;.\

KY. STEPHEN BOXD, King
Street Methodist Churcli, Lon-
don, Out., was born 6th of
1 )eceinber, 1837, at St. George, Out.
Ik- received his education at the public
schools and by private study. He ob-
taint-d a second-class certificate at the

of seventeen, on which he taught
school for a time. In 1856 he was
received on probation in the old
\Vcsleyan Conference. Before ordina
tion he travelled the following circuits:

Mary s, Mitchell, ( .oderich and
Stratford. He was ordained in 1860,
and since has served the church at
\Yoodstoc , etown, Gait, Franklin

Centre, Que., Mount Forest, Out.,
Wellington, Kemptville, Farmersvilk,
Pakenham, Ganauoqne, Stanstead, One. .
and Montreal Fifth Church. Mr. Bond
has been secretary and financial secre
tary of Districts, chairman of the Stand-
A District and secretary of the Mout-
: Conference. He was a re
tative of the General C)iiferenceo&lt; iS^s.
6 and 1890. He took a lead
ing part iu the advo Methodist
I nion. Mr. 1 ond was married on

ii of June. to Jane, daughter

of i nderson. Esq., of Ki-ni])t-

viV Tlu-y have a fanii
children.

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28;

ROBT. BOLLERT, merchant,
Guelph, Ont., was born Julj- gth, 1850,
at Suhl, Germany, his parents being
natives of that country. He received his edu
cation at the public schools of Waterloo, Ont.
At an early age he entered a general store
as clerk, where he remained seven years. He
then went to Kansas, U.S.A., where he re
mained three years. After this he returned to
Canada and started business in Harriston,
Out., which he carried on for six years. In
1879 he removed to Guelph, and started a dry
goods business, which he still carries on exten
sively in all its branches. Mr. Bollert is a
member of the Methodist Church, and has for
eight years been a delegate to the Annual
Conference. lie is also a member of the
Onarterly Board, and for a number of yean
has been Sunday School Superintendent. H&lt;
has been a member of the School Board for
four years, is president of the Guclph Kraneh
of the Dominion Building ^ Loan Association,
and connected with other institutions. He is
also a member of the Toronto Hoard of Trade.
In politics he is an active Reformer.

|KY. ALEXANDER CORBETT, In
cumbent Designate of the Church
of the Ascension, Paisley, Ont.,
was born in Wexford County, Ireland, on the
gth of November, 1852. Having received his
early education at the local primary schools,
he entered in 1869 the Church of Ireland
Educational Institute, Dublin. Graduating in
1X72, he engaged in tutorial work till 1877,
when he entered St. Bees Theological College,
Cumberland, Eng. Having returned to Ire
land, lie, in 1X79, entered upon evangelistic
work under the auspices of the National
Church. Resolving to take holy orders, he
removed to Liverpool in 18X4 in order to
qualify himself in practical pastoral work,
and to this end he engaged as lay assistant
in the important parish of St. Clement.
Mr. Corbett arrived in Canada in iSSg.
but, before locating, he undertook a live
month s missionary tour through the States of
Wyoming and Idaho. Returning the follow
ing year, he was ordained by the Right Rev.
M. S. Baldwin, D.D., and appointed to his late
incumbencN , St. John s Church, Duiidalk.

Ml-. N &lt; &gt;! ^ AX \I &gt;.\.

, REDBRICK WILLIAM SCHWBNDI-
MAXN, Drayton, (Jut., was l&gt;orn on
March 23rd, 1852, in Waterloo town
ship, County of Waterloo. His parents were
natives of Switzerland and came to Canada in
1850. He was educated at the public school
of Waterloo County. In early life he learned
the carpenter trade, at which he worked nw
various places for a number of years. In 1878
he removed to Drayton, where he began opera
tions as a builder and contractor, manufacturer
of doors, sashes, etc., carrying on an extensive
business. He has built many churches and
&gt;&lt;&gt;! houses throughout the country. He
built the Agricultural College building,
(tuelph. and additions to the London and
Hamilton asylums. In 1884, in company
with W. H. \Vhaley, Esq., Mr. Schwendimann
founded a private bank. He has been a mem
ber of the Town Council for several years, and
reeve in issy and 1890. In religion he is
a I Rbyterian, ami is a respected and influen
tial c-iti/i-ii. He i-- president of tin M
Institute of Drayton. He was married July
lst M--^ Margan-I Mt-ldruin.

*l RTHfR HENRY HARRIS. L.D.S.,
2 \ Toronto, was lx&gt;rn in Yorkshire,
^^ Eng., on the 2oth of August,
1865. His father is the Rev. Henry Harris,
Methodist minister, Toronto. He was edu
cated at the public schools of Toronto and the
Guelph Grammar School. After matriculating
in dentistry, he entered the dental office of J.
H. Clarke, Kingston, in 1882, where he pre
pared for the Royal College of Dental Sur
geons, Toronto, which he entered in 1883,
and from which he graduated in 1886. On
the completion of his course, he l&gt;egan to prac
tice in Toronto, where he has already gaiiu-il
a very large and growing connection. I &gt;i .
Harris is a member of a musical family,
and is an accomplished violinist. He take-
great interest in athletic sports, and is president
: he well known Riverdale CrU-kct Club
of Toronto, He is in jxilitu-s a Conservative,
and takes an active part in election rout
H&lt;- :\}- belongs to the IndejH-ndent Order
of ( )dd Fellows. i : married in i

to Jane, daughter of the late Thomas T-iylor,
m.-intifartiirer, Toronto.

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285

K. SNIDER,
familiarly known
as Conductor Snider, was
born on the ist of March,
1852, in Trafalgar township,
Count} of Halton, Out.
He was educated at the
public schools, the Grammar
School, Guelph, and at
Walker s Academy, of that
city. At a very early age
he commenced his railway
career as a newsboy on the
late Great Western Railway,
and has occupied the posi
tions of brakesman , baggage
man, freight train conductor,
and for many years past
that of passenger conductor,
all of which he filled with
satisfaction to the railway
company and pleasure to the
travelling public. Although
born of Godly parents, and
nurtured in a Christian
home, he led a wordly life
for many years after com
mencing work as a railway
man, but his wife, being a
Christian, ceased not during
all this time to pray for the
conversion of her husband,
and, after eleven years of patient wait
ing and pleading before God, Conductor
Snider responded to the Spirit s call,
was converted, and commenced his now
well-known career of usefulness. His
con version was most genuine. AYith him
old things did indeed pass away and all
things became new. He never grows
weary of speaking in public or private
of this, the greatest event of his life,
and especially desires that this sketch
shall give all possible prominence to
this crowning blessing, for he is not
ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, which
has been the power of God unto his
salvation. Krom that memorable morn-

ing in his own home in the town of
Palmerston, when he took upon him
the Master s yoke, until now, he has
not ceased to tell "the old, old story,"
with marked effect. The Comluctor
has occupied the pulpits of the largest
churches in Methodism from Windsor
to Montreal, and many are the trophies
that have been won for Christ as a
result of his earnest and pungent ap
peals. The G.T.K. have courteously
arranged his route so that he can -ive
all possible time to evangelistic work.
Mr. Snider was married February i/Uh,
iS-6, to Miss Charlotte Milne, daughter
of Thos. Milne, of Fergus, ( &gt;nt.

MI:N OF ^ \\ \i &gt; \.

^f LLEN CLEGHORX, Brantford,
X~\ Out., was born on the 28th of
^^ December, 1822, in Edin
burgh, Scotland. He l^egan his educa
tion in the schools of his native land,
and coining to Canada when eight years
of age, completed his education at the
boarding school of the Rev. Dr. Black,
Montreal. On leaving school, he en
tered the wholesale establishment of
Messrs. Colin C. Ferric & Co., Hamil
ton. Mr. C leghorn came to Brantford
in 1847 and commenced the hardware
business first in retail, and afterwards
in both wholesale and retail. He did
the lending trade until I.S7-S, when lie

sold out and retired. He
has been one of the most
useful public men in the
city, as councillor, chairman
of si-ln &lt;&gt;! boards, and in
many other offices. He has
also been chairman of the
Board of License Commis
sioners for many years.
He was a director of the
Buffalo, Brantford & Code-
rich Railway, and assisted
in the organization of the
Buffalo & Lake Huron
Railway, of which he was
four years director, and for
two years managing direc
tor. He was also an active
promoter of the Interna
tional Bridge, between Fort
Erie and Buffalo. Mr.
Cleghorn began the move
ment for the erection of the
" Brant " monument, which
now stands in Victoria Park,
acknowledged to be one of
the finest works of art on
the continent, and with
which his name is associated
forall timetocome. Asorigi-
nator of the Brant monument
he was presented by the
Brant Memorial Association with an
address and purse. He was also in
strumental in the restoration of the old
Mohawk Church, for which services, at
a meeting of the Indian tribes, he was
made a real chief and named u Karawi-
ho" or "Good News." Mr. Cleghorn
is a nephew of John Allen, MI), a
litterateur Q{ considerable talent, mas
of Dnlwich College, and a prominent
contributor to the Edinburgh l\
whose portrait, by .in Landsccr.

is now in the National Portrait (iallery.

:h Kensington. Eng. In ;
he is a Reformer, and in religion a
11.

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\\ y J. CHARLTON, M.D., of
* * Weston, Out., was born on
March 24th, 1856, at Downsview, York
township. His father is John Charlton,
of \Yestou, one of the early settlers in
that section. The subject of our sketch
commenced his education at the public
school of Cooksville, and continued it
at the High School, Streetsville. In
1874 and 1875 he attended Toronto
University, and, leaving there, he at
tended the School of Medicine four
years. He received the degrees of
M.I), at Toronto University, and M.D.,
C.M., at Victoria University, and
M.C.P.S. Ontario. He spent 1880 and

1 88 1 as House Surgeon in the General
Hospital, Toronto. In 1882 he com
menced his profession at Weston, where
he has remained since. lie has been
most successful in his practice, which
is constantly increasing, and makes
him one of the busiest men of the
town. Dr. Charlton in religion is a
Methodist, and is recording steward of
the Circuit. In politics he is a Conser
vative. He is coroner for York County.
He belongs to the Masonic Brother
hood, I. &lt;).&lt; ).! ., and various other fra
ternal organizations. He was married
June 24th, 1885, to Annie, daughter of
S. McNally, banker, Hanover.

M EN &gt;r CAJMAJ &gt; \.

(

&gt;EY. FATHER JOHN JOSEPH
McENTEE, parish priest of

^s Port Colborne and \Yelland,
Out., was born in Rochester, N.Y.,
I .S.A., in the year 1847. Father
McEntee received his education at St.
Michael s College, Toronto, which he
entered in 1860, and the Grand Semi
nary, Montreal, in 1867. He was or
dained i&gt;riest October iSth, 1870, in
St. Michael s Cathedral, Toronto, by
Archbishop Lynch, being the first
priest ordained by His Grace after
he became Archbishop. He was first
appointed assistant at St. Paul s, To
ronto. November ist, where he remained

four months, after which he filled the
Thorold appointment for eight months,
when he again returned as assistant to
St. Paul s. In March, 1872, he vas
appointed parish priest of Dixie, when
he remained five years, when he was
transferred to Uxbridge. In October,
1X77, he received charge of the parish
of Oshawa and Whitby, where he re
mained over twelve years. Hi- was
then transferred on January 241)1, 1890,
to his present charge. Port Colborne
and \Velland. During his ministry he
has paid off about $20,000 parochial
debts. He is chairman of the School
rd in Port Colborne.

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289

OHN BUTLER JONES, of
Niagara Falls, Out., was born
June 28th, 1818, at Gibraltar.
II is father was Color-Sergeant John
Butler Jones, of the i4th Foot, who
served in the battle of Waterloo. Mr.
Jones received his education at a private
school in Reading, Kng., and at a
boarding school at Feversham, Eng.
At the age of fourteen he was appren
ticed to the- plastering trade-, and after
wards to that of bricklaying. He then
carried on business as a builder in
Kngland. Coming to Canada in 1854
he settled at Niagara Falls, where he
engaged in the same trade. In 1879 lie

commenced the manufacture of brick,
which he still carries on extensively.
He was two years a Councillor and fonr
years a \Yater Commissioner. He was
for five years respectively in the volun
teer force and in the fire brigades. He
was also a member of the band for
several years. Mr. Jones belongs to
the Church of England, and has been
Church Warden since 1889. In politics
he is a Conservative. He was married
December i2th, 1841, to Kli/abeth
Jones, and after her death he married
Elixabeth Ann Cook, whose mother
was the first white female child born at
Cjueenston, Out.

290

Mr. N OK CANADA.

JAS. THOMPSON GARROW,
Q.C., Goderich, Out., was born
at Chippewa, \Yelland County,
Ont., on the nth of March, 1843. His
father was a farmer, and Mr. Garrow
in early life had the usual experience
of farmer s sons in early settlements of
( hitario before the age of railways.
He received his education at the public
schools and Goderich High School.
Ik- afterwards studied law in the office
of Judge Toms, of Goderich, and was
admitted solicitor in May, iShS, bar
rister in November. 1869, and was ap
pointed O.C. in October, 1885. Mr.
Garrow is senior partner of the firm of

Garrow & Proudfoot, which comma:
a large practice in Goderich and the
County of Huron. He was reeve of
the town from 1874 to 1880, and warden
of the county in 1880, and was elected
as a Reformer to represent \\Y^t I Ir.
in the Local Legislature in 1890. IK
is deservedly popular, and, while in&lt;
and retiring in manner, is fully posted
on all matters pertaining to the wel:
of his community and country. Mr.

row was married to Mary, daughl
of the Rev. Charles Fletcl:
Goderich, on the i;th of July.
He [a a member of Knox 1 K -" }

Church.

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291

JT LEX. MILLARD,

JZ~\ undertaker, 347
V Yonge street, To
ronto, is a descendant of

a Welsh family, who, in the

year 1620, emigrated with

the " Pilgrim Fathers" to the

United States. In 1805 his

great-grandfather, Timothy

Millard, who was residing

in Pennsylvania, emigrated

to Canada and settled where

the town of Newmarket now

is, and built the first frame

house there. The subject of

our sketch was born at New
market, Out., on March 9th,

1852. He is the second son

of Joseph Millard, J.P., oi

that town, who has been in
the furniture and undertak
ing business there for many
years. He received his
education at Newmarket
and at Toronto Business
College. At the age of
eighteen he took a position
in his father s business, and
in 1873 was admitted into
partnership. In December,
1880, he retired from the
firm of Millard & Co. and
started business in Newmarket on his
own account. There he remained until

1884, when he removed to Toronto to
assume the position of assistant to the
late John Young, and remained with
him until his death in 1885. He then
purchased the business of his late em
ployer, and carries it on still under the
name of John Young. Mr. Millard has
made a special study of the art of em-
brilming, and is thoroughly posted in
all the most approved methods for the
care and preservation of the dead. At
the same time he has not lost sight of the
importance of having all work done on
thoroughly sanitary principles. Since

the organization of the Undertaker s
Association of Ontario, he has always
taken an active part in the work of the
same, and in 1889 was elected one of
three members of the legislative com
mittee of the Association, and still holds
that position, and in 1890 was placed
on the Board of Examiners of the above
Association. In 1890, and again in
1891, he was elected president of the
City Undertaker s Association, which
office he filled with marked ability. In
the latter year was appointed on the
committee to establish a School of
Organic Chemistry and Embalming in
the citv of Toronto.

Mi:\ &lt;&gt;K CANADA

IEV. JOSEPH WILD, M.A.,
I).D., Toronto, was born on
- z November i6th, 1834, at
Summit, Lancashire, England. He re
ceived his early education in England
in the Methodist College, and com
pleted his theological course at Con
cord, New Hampshire, U.S.A. He
began active life as apprentice to civil
engineering, at which he worked three
years, when he decided to enter the
ministry and gave himself up to study.
( )n January i6th, 1850, he was licensed
to preach in the Primitive Methodist
Church of England, with which bodv
he remained five years, until his com-

ing to Canada in 1855. He
then joined the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and was
first stationed at Hamilton.
After this he again attended
college, taking advanced
studies in theology. After
graduating, he preached at
Goderich for one year, and
then spent a year travelling
on the continent of Europe.
On his return he was sta
tioned at Orono and Belle
ville, remaining in the latter
place nine years. Here, in
addition to the work of the
pastor, he acted as professor
of Oriental Languages in
Albert College. From Belle
ville he went to Brooklyn,
N.Y., where he joined the
Congregational denomina
tion, and, after remaining
there eight years, he ac
cepted a call to the Bond
Street Church, Toronto,
where he has now been
eleven years. His labors
in Toronto have been at
tended with great success.
The church has now a mem
bership of over eight hun
dred, and is largely attended, especially
in the evening services, when Dr. Wild s
eloquence attracts numbers from all
parts of the city. As a lecturer and
platform speaker he is as popular as in
the pulpit. He was chairman of the
Congregational Union in Canada for
1889 and 1890, and takes an active in
terest in all matters appertaining to
the denomination. Dr. Wild was mar
ried August I5th, 1859, to Mary
Victoria Hixson, of Bronte, ( &gt;nta:
Dr. Wild s Sunday evening sermons
are published weekly in the A&lt;];-it&gt;:
and have a very large circulation in
&lt; hitario.

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\ \ WILLIAM MCCABE, LL.B., of

Toronto, Fellow of the Insti
tute of Actuaries of Great Britain and
Ireland, London, Eng., Fellow of the
Statistical Society of Great Britain,
was born at Picton, Out., in 1841. He
was educated at the Grammar School,
and applied himself with such per
sistent energy that, at a very early age,
he obtained a certificate. So successful
was he in the teaching profession, that
he soon occupied the position of princi
pal &gt;f one of the leading high schools
in the Dominion, and was elected presi
dent of the Provincial Teachers As
sociation. Manv gentlemen occupy

prominent positions in
Canada were students under
him. While teaching, he
gave considerable attention
to law, and spent some time
in one of the leading offices
in Toronto, and also took
the LL.B. degree. He then
turned his attention to the
higher branches of mathe
matics, studying under Prof.
Cherriman, AV!IO was the
first superintendent of in
surance in Canada. Becom
ing greatly interested in life
insurance, the subject of
our sketch removed to the
United States to follow that
profession, and in a short
time was promoted to super
intendent of agencies of a
prominentcompany. In 1870
he returned to Canada to
take the management of the
Confederation Life. After
spending three years in that
position and starting that
company on its successful
career, he resigned and spent
some time travelling abroad.
After receiving further
honors and degrees in Eng
land, he returned to Canada, and is now
managing-director of the North Ameri
can Life Assurance Company, Toronto,
which ranks among the leading sub
stantial and trustworthy companies in
Canada. Mr. McCabe" has been con
nected wuh many prominent institu
tions in Toronto, among others having
been president of the Institute of Char
tered Accountants of Ontario, besides
being a Fellow. In religion he is an
Episcopalian. He is a Mason of hjo],
standing, having received his ;_&gt;nd
degree, and is Past District Deputy
Grand Master of the Grand Lod.^e of
Canada.

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[HK I.ATK TOIIX H.
STRATFORD was
born May i^th, jS.jo, ;it
Oswego, N.Y.,died at Brant-
ford, Out., February 12th,
1888. He moved to Brant-
ford at an (.-arlvage with his
parents, and until his death
made that city his home,
contributing largely to its
wonderful prosperity. He
received his education at
Brautford s original Gram
mar School under Mr.
Tyner. After leaving school
he went to Montreal to com
plete his education with the
old established firm of
Messrs. Carter, Kerry &
Co., wholesale druggists.
Returning to Brantford, he
took charge of his father s
retail drug business, which
eventually developed into an
extensive wholesale trade.
In the year 1869 he retired
to give place to his brothers,
Joseph and Charles, and
entered into partnership
with Mr. Henry Yates under
the title of Messrs. Yates ^^^V
& Stratford. This firm did
for years an enormous business with
many of the railways and largest cor
porations in the country. In connection
with Messrs. Nicholson & Chisholm
(Stratford, Nicholson & Chisholm), the
entire Air Line of the G.W.R. from
Simcoe to Glencoe was completed. The
contract price was $900,000, and the
work was finished in nine months.
After this he spent some years in Europe
to recuperate his health. On return
ing to Canada he identified himself with
certain large interests, and continued
in active business to the time of his
death. In the year iSS^ he erected a
monument to his memory that will

never be forgotten, and placed Brant-
ford under a great debt of gratitude, in
the erection and donation to the city of
the John H. Stratford Hospital. This
is a beautiful and substantial edifice,
erected upon an elevation overlooking
the city, furnished and fully equipped
with the latest appurtenances constitut
ing a modern hospital. Since its open
ing in February, iSS^, by Lieuteiiant-
vernor Rohin^on, it has proved an
unspeakable blessing to the city and to
the County of Brant as well. Mr.
.Stratford was married in iS6S t"
Jusoii Harris, of Toronto, who still
survives him.

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OSHPH E. H. STRATFORD,
Glenhyrst, Brant ford, Out.,
born in that city on Septembcr
2nd, 1847. He is a son" of the late W.
H. Stratford, for many years one of
Hrantford s leading wholesale mer
chants. Mr. Stratford received his edu
cation at tlie public schools Brantford,
but the business instinct seems to have
been born in him, and his father took
him from school at the early age of
thirteen, making him one of his com
mercial travellers. For twenty-two
years Joseph was on the mad, and did
a s^reat deal toward building up the ex
tensive business of the house. In 1869

he succeeded his brother,
John H., in the management
of his father s business. In
the year 1875 his father re
tired, leaving the entire busi
ness in his hands, and it has
so continued. In addition to
his large wholesale drug
business, Mr. Stratford has
had other outlets for his
energies. He holds the posi
tion of captain and quarter
master iu 38th Battalion
Dufferiu Rifles, is a mem
ber of Doric Masonic Lodge
121, Sons of England Salis
bury Lodge 42, and Ancient
Order United Workmen No.
71. In 1881 he built the
beautiful structure known
as Stratford s Opera House,
a perfect gem of architec
tural beauty. He also took
over single-handed Brant-
ford Curling and Skating
Rink, an acre of ice under
cover, systematizing and
making one of the finest
rinks in America. Both of
1 these enterprises were subse
quently organized into joint
stock companies, of which
he has ever since been the president.
At the death of his brother, he succeed
ed to the Board of Managers of the
John H. Stratford Hospital for life, a
position generally acknowledged well
held. Since that time he has been an
nually elected president of the Board.
He is now (1891) retiring from mercan
tile business, being interested in three
of the largest stock farms in Ontario.
Mr. Stratford married, May 24, 1881,
Mary E. Killmastcr, daughter of B.
Killmaster, Esq., of Port Rowan, and
with their six children they occupy that
beautiful home, known as " Glenhyrst,"
about \ l /2 miles from the citv.

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,KY. J.S. WILLIAM
SON, Oakville, Out.,
^s an ex-president

of Niagara Conference, was

born July 3rd, 1842, in the

township of Darlington,

Durham County. He re
ceived his -education at the

public school of Ontario

and at Albert College, Belle
ville. He was converted in

1856 and immediately united

with the M. E. Church. In

1865 he was licensed as a

local preacher and appointed

by Bishop Smith to preach

on a circuit under Dr.

Webster as presiding elder.

He was ordained deacon at

Lambeth in 1867 by Bishop

Richardson, and ordained

elder at London in 1869 by

Bishop Smith. Previous to

being ordained elder, he

travelled the following cir
cuits: Brant, Ingersoll, Yar
mouth and Seaforth. Since

that time he has served,

with great acceptability, the

church at London, Hamil
ton, Brantford, Hamilton

again, serving the same

church eight years in all, Norwich,
Paris and Oakville, his present charge.
In 1882 he was appointed presiding

elder of Hamilton District, which posi-
tion he held until the Methodist union
in 1884. Since the union he has been
chairman of the Norwich, Brantford
and Milton districts, was president
Niagara Conference for 1889, was secre
tary in 1886, and has been a member
of every General Conference since he
became eligible for election. He has
been a member of the Board of Alma
liege since its inception, is a member
of the General Conference Special
Committee. Superannuation Board and

General Board of Missions. He was
also minute secretary of the Provincial
Sunday School Association in 1^75.
Mr. Williamson is an earnest and able
preacher, an energetic and successful
pastor, and an efficient church official.
In audition to his ministerial work and
numerous offices, he has been much on
the lecture platform, where he is v
popular. He is now in the full vi
and prime of manhood, and in

labors abundant. He has been t-.
married first, on March i;,th, iS66, t..
Lucy Mnlholland, of Troy, and.
May .Jth, I*;.}, to Ada A., daughter of
the late Dr. Wolverton. of Hamilton.

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OSEPH WHITEHEAD, retired
railway contractor and ex-
mayor of Clinton, Ont, was
born in 1814 at Guisbro, Yorkshire,
England. Mr. Whitehead had few ad
vantages of education, having been
sent to work at a very early age. He
was at first employed on a railway, and
was fireman on the first engine that
ever ran. That was the historic engine
designed by George Stephenson, which
made its first run on the Stockton and
Darlington Railroad on the 2jth of
September, 1825. Mr. Whitehead left
England for Scotland in 1846, having
a contract with the Caledonian Railway,

and then came to Canada in 1849, when
he was engaged in the construction
of the G.W.R. He built a section of
the road west of Copetown, and another
west of London. In 1853 he contracted
for the building of the Buffalo, Brant-
ford and Goderich Railroad. The com
pany failing, work was suspended until
a new company was formed under a
special act of parliament, and Mr.
Whitehead given the contract for the
road from Buffalo to Goderich. At
Confederation, in 1867, he was elected
to parliament and represented North
Huron five years. He then spent nine
years in Manitoba, and built sixty-four
miles of road from the
national boundary to "Win
nipeg, and twenty -two miles
from Winnipeg to Selkirk.
In 1877 he took the contract
to furnish and la}- the ties
and ballast the road from
Selkirk to Cross Lake, and
for the construction of the
road from Cross Lake to
Rat Portage. Having had
the honor of being engaged
on the first locomotive run
in England, he took the
first engine into Manitoba
in 1878, taking it by boat
from Fisher s Landing down
the Red River to St. Boni
face. Mr. Whitehead was
the first reeve of Clinton,
and held the office ten years.
He is the only surviving
member of the first town
council. He was mayor
three years, declining t&lt;&gt;
serve longer. In religion
IK- is a Methodist. He has
been married three times.
By his first wife lie had six
children, who are now oc
cupying important profes
sional positions.

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IKY. JAS. &lt; .&lt;&gt;!&lt; DON FOOTK,
/ainsville. Out., was born on
the 1 5th March. iN.jS, in the
township of Stanley, Comity of Huron.
He received his primary education at
the common schools of his native
county. He then attended the College
for Young Men at Dundas, and finally
concluded his course at Yict
University. He began life on his
father s farm, and at an early age
engaged as clerk in a general store,
where he was successful, and finally
became manager. At the age of twenty-
six he was converted to God, and im
mediately gave up business to prepare
for the niinistr}-, realizing a
special call to that work.
He entered upon the sacred
calling as a probationer in
1876, and filled appoint
ments at Bervie and Dor
chester, then attended Co-
bonrg College for two years,
and received ordination hi
Brantford in 1881, after
which he was stationed at
Port Colborne, St. Cathar
ines third, Troj , Oakland,
and at the Conference in
June, 1891, was appointed
to Cainsville, his present
charge. His entire minis
try has been marked by
an increase in spirituality,
membership and finances.
Among the many monu
ments of his energy, may
be noted the beautiful
church built at Bealton, on
the ( )akland Circuit, in
1890, the total cost of $5,000
being provided at the open
ing services. I le is in every
sense of the word a preacher,
l&gt;eing d of a good

physique, he presents a
pleasing pulpit appear-

ance, and by his untiring energy in
the presentation of his helpful and
practical add; -oinmands the at

tention of his hearers. But it is in
evangelistic services where his powcr
aud tact are seen to best advani
gracious seasons of revival have at
tended his full ministry. He is an
ardent and fearless prohibitionist, and
did grand work in Scott Act con!
in Welland and Lincoln counties, and
against the repeal movement in Brant,
and led to victor}- in the late struggle
for local option in the township of
Oakland. Mr. Foote is married and
has one child living.

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E. HAWKE, M.D.,
Stratford, Out., was born on
the i3th of April, 1866, at
Hawkesville, Out., the place being
named after his father. He received
his education at the Hawkesville public
school and Berlin High School, where
he obtained a second-class teacher s
certificate. He then entered Trinity
College, Toronto, and commenced his
medical training. In 1887 he graduated
M.I)., C.M., taking honors all through
his course. After graduating he en
tered the hospitals of New York to
further perfect himself in his profes
sion. After this he commenced to

practice at Wellesley, where he built
up a large business, which he subse
quently sold out, and then spent some
months travelling through the Western
States. Returning to Ontario in 1889,
he settled at Stratford, where he enjoys
the confidence of the people and has a
growing practice. Dr. Hawke is an
adherent of the Methodist Church, is a
member of the I.O.O.F., C.O.F.,
A.O.T.W.. K.O.T.M., Select Knights
and other societies. He is examining
physician for each of these societies, and
examiner for the Dominion Life, Ontario
Mutual, Sun Life, London and Lanca
shire and other life assurance companies.

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()HN ELGIN TOM, Inspector
of Public Schools, Goderich,
&lt; )nt., was born in Darlington,
Durham County, on the igtli October,
1852, of English parents. In 1853 his
parents moved to S. S. No. 5, Usborne,
County of Huron, where he received
his public school education. At the
Normal School, Toronto, in 1871, he
obtained a second-class certificate. In
1X75, returning to the Normal School,
he obtained a first-class grade "A" &gt;
tific.i! -. Hf \vas then appointed princi
pal of the MI public school,
which he : ;&gt;t the position
of science master in St. Mary s Colle-

giate Institute in January, 1877. He
remained ill St. Mary s until July, 1885.
when he was appointed science master
in Strathroy Collegiate Institute, and
in January, 1886, was made Inspector
of Schools for West Huron and ( .ode-
rich. Mr. Tom is a member of the

sbyterian Church, a Liberal-Con-
vativc in politics, a Select Councillor ot
the Royal Templars of Temperance
and a member of the I. O.O.I- . He was
married in August, iS;n, to Miss M
I.. H.iynes, who died in June, i"
i again March 2-Sth. iSSS. to May
.laughter of James I)ieks .n. Regis
trar of Huron County.

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V. FRANCIS
E. NUGENT,
_ Mitchell, Out.,
was born on the 2ist of
November, 1842, at Tyrone,
County of Durham, Out.
He received such an educa
tion as the public schools of
his day afforded, and after
wards prosecuted study by
himself. He worked on his
father s farm until eighteen
years of age, when he went
to work at the lumber busi
ness in a saw-mill. In 1865
he was converted, and almost
immediately felt called to
the sacred ministry. The
church, recognizing his gifts
and graces, gave him a
license as a local preacher.
In 1867 he joined the New
Connexion Conference on
probation. He successfully
passed his examinations
with honors and was or
dained in 1871 at Owen
Sound. Before ordination
he travelled the following
circuits : Millbrook, Erin
and Waterford, being two
years at the latter place.
Since ordination he has ministered to Miss Anna Graham, of Bethany, and
the churches at Milford, Goderich, again, on May i3th, 1891, to Miss
Harmony, Bayham, Hespeler, Berlin, Celina Graham, his first wife s sister.
Lucknow, Listowel and Mitchell, his He is a pronounced temperance advo-
present charge. Previous to the union cate, is a member of the society of the
of the Methodist churches, Mr. Nugent Sons of Temperance, and was "Deputy
was secretary of District in the New Grand Worthy Patriarch for several
Connexion Church, and since the union years. At the Guelph Conference in
has been chairman of District, and also 1891 he was elected to represent the
financial secretary of District for a Conference at the World s Temperance
number of years. He has been a Convention to be held in Chicago in
member of the Stationing Committee 1892. He is energetic in all church
continuously since 1886, and was a work, is a sound preacher, and is be-
member of the General Conference of loved by his people. He has a family
1890. Mr. Nugent has been twice of five "children two sons and three
married first, on June i;th, 1871, to daughters.

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KTHUR RICH D. DENISON,
architect, 20 King street West,

^ Toronto, was born on the
25th January, 1856, at " Dovcrcourt,"
Toronto. He is a son of the late
Colonel Richard Denison and Maria
Hepburne Denison. His father was
an English officer, and his mother was
a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. The
subject of our sketch received his edu
cation at the Upper Canada ColU
Toronto. He afterwards attended a
military school for one year. In the
; r 1^72 he began the study of
architecture with the late John &lt;
Howard, and subsequently with Walter

R. Strickland and Joseph
Connolly. In r be

came a partner in the firm
of James cc Co., which part
nership existed for two
.rs, at which time lie
an business on his own
account. In 1883 he en
tered into partnership with
George A. Stewart, the firm
being known as Stewart &
Denison, architects and sur
veyors. In addition to the
office in Toronto, thej- also
had a branch office in Win
nipeg, Man. In 1885 Mr.
Stewart received the ap
pointment of Government
Engineer at Banff, N.W.T.,
and the partnership was
dissolved. In 1890 he en
tered into partnership with
Win. King, the firm being
known as Denison & King.
Mr. Denison has built man}
of the chief public and pri
vate buildings in the city of
Toronto. He is architect
for the Dominion Govern
ment for Toronto district,
and he is also architect for
the Board of Police and tin-
Free Library Board. For four years
he was a member of the Public School
Board, Toronto, and also a member of
the Toronto Board of Health. In reli
gion Mr. Denison is a member of the
Church of England, and in politics is
a Conservative. He is a member of
the Masonic Brotherhood, and also
the .Sons of England. 1 Ie was married
on the I5th of June, iSSi, to M
Helen Louisa Stewart, daughter
A. Stewart, &lt; iovernnu-nt Engim
Banff, X.W.T. Mr. 1 &gt;ciiison is making
rapid ; in his n, and is

evidently destined to take a lead

position.

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EV. JOHN MORTON, pastor of the First
Congregational Church. Hamilton, Out.,
was born at Carmunnock, Lanark
shire, Scotland. He was educated at the parish
schools of Carmunnock, Cathcart and Busby,
Scotland, and at the common school. County of
Oxford, Ontario, the Grammar School, Wood
stock, and afterwards at Glasgow University and
Evangelical Union Theological Hall, Scotland.
He emigrated to Canada with his parents when
in his seventeenth year. Mr. Morton was or
dained at Glasgow, Scotland, in 1869, and in the
following year became pastor of the Evangelical
Union Church, Dalkeith, Scotland, where he re
mained eleven years, and in 1880 accepted a call
to Falkirk. In 1881 he came to Canada, when
he received a call to the First Congregational
Church, Hamilton, where he has remained ever
since and has been very successful. In 1888 he
was chairman of the Congregational Union of
Ontario and Quebec. He was married on the
3rd of August, 1871, to Miss Agnes Pettigrew,
of Blandford, Out. In this country, as
in his native land, Mr. Morton is greatly
beloved by both ministry and people.

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KI .V. J, MuKTON.

OBERT ARMOUR BARROX. Principal
of Georgetown High School, was born
July 27th, 1850. ir. Glasgow,
.Scotland. His parents were alsc natives of
Scotland his father being from Morayshirc and
his mother from Ayrshire. Principal Barron re
ceived his education at the Public and High
Schools, Waterdown, and at the Collegiate Insti
tute, Hamilton. \Vhen fifteen years of age he
moved with his parents to Muskoka, and the
same year he opened a school in Bracebridgv.
Out., and was the first teacher in Muskoka
district. He afterwards graduated from Toronto
University in 1881 with first-class honors in
French and German, and subsequently obtained
specialist standing in Classics, Modern Lan
guages and English. After graduating lie was
appointed assistant master of Renfrew High
School. In 1883 he became head master at Port
Dover, where he remained seven years. In t8qo
he took charge of the Georgetown High School,
and is now appointed Principal of Mi-aford High
School. Mr. Barron is a Presbyterian, a member
of the Sons of Scotland, and Associate Examiner
of Toronto University

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ALBERT JAMES RALSTON.
1 son of Robert Ralston,
Ksq., Hamilton, Out., was
born in that city October izth, 1864. He re
ceived his education at the Chestnut Academy,
Hamilton, afterwards at the Rockwood Academy,
near Guelph, and finally at the Canada Busings
College, Hamilton. In 1880, when only sixteen
years of age, he left college and served four years
in the dry goods business to gain a thoroughly
practical experience. In 1884 he left for Mi-
chigan, where he remained until 1886 engaged
in mercantile pursuits, and then returned to
Hamilton, where he commenced the real estate
business. In 1890 he entered into partnership
with O. A. Homing as real estate brokers under
the style of Horning & Ralston. They now
have a very large connection both in the city
and bvyond, and do a large business in the trans-
; city and farm properties. In religion Mr.
Uals .on is a Presbyterian and in politics a
ket" inner. Ik was appointed in 1890 an issuer
of marriage licenses. He was married on tlu-
mber, 1889, to Jessamine (ionlon,
eldest daughter of 1 . C. Allan, Toronto.

ARRV BOXIS i: A H.,,,1 M

::ishy High School, was horn in
the township of r.shorm-. Huron
CotmU Out., ill l86l, Hi- wax e.lui-ated at St.
Mary s ColU-giaU- Institute-, and afterwards i-n
tered University College. Toronto in i.x;,,. gain
ing a scholarship in general profu-ienry at the
University Matriculation Examination of that
year. After spending two years at the Univer
sity, he began fanning in the County of Perth,
but finally resumed study, and graduated with
honors in Classics in 1887. After spending a
short time at the Normal Training School in
Strathroy, he entered upon the profession of
teaching as Classical Master in the High School
at Orangeville. After spending two years there,
he received and accepted the important appoint
ment of Head Master of the Grimsby High
School, which he still retains, and in which he
has been most successful. He is making rapid
strides towards the head of his profession, and
judging from his past record, he will reach a
first place quite early in life. In religion
Mr. Bonis is a member of the Church of
England.

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THOMAS B. GILLARD,

^ burg, Out., was born in Hamp
ton, County of Durham, Canada, in
1845. He received a good common
school education, and, at the age of
twenty-one, he engaged in the lumber
ing business in the township of Logan,
County of Perth. He next engaged
in the printing and publishing business
in St. Mary s, which venture proved a
failure and he lost every tiling. He
then moved to Wallaceburg in 1870,
where he now, as the senior member of
the firm of Gillard & Riddel! , carries
on a large and successful lumbering
banking and real estate business. They

are also engaged in the shipping trade.
Mr. Gillard married, in 1875, Miss Klva
Tsa Macdongall, daughter of Lachlan
A. Macdougall. He has a family of
one son and t\vo daughters. He is a
public-spirited citizen, and has held
high public offices in the town and
county, which he has always filled witli
credit to himself and advantage to the
public. He has been reeve of Wallace-
burg six years and warden of Kent
County, vice-president of the Liberal-
Conservative Association of Kent and
Hothwell. He is a member of Pythian
Lodge, Marmion No. 8, and also of the
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T EOPOLD G. VAX EGMOND, of
,1 Seaforth, Ont., was born there
^^-^ September loth, 1852, son of
A. G. Van Egmond and grandson of
the late Col. Van Egmond, Holland.
He received a limited education at
Egmondville public school, and after-
\vards continued his studies in private.
When only nine years of age he com
menced work in his father s woollen
mill, and at fifteen had the man;.
ment of the same, in which capacity he
remained until iSS,, \vlu-n he bought
his father s business. He then took
into partnership his brother, William
I)., and they have since done an exten

sive trade. They have taken diplomas
and medals from national exhibitions.
such as the Intercolonial Exhibition,
London, Eng., the Universal Exposition,
Belgium, etc., and also from the Domi
nion. Provincial and Toronto Exhibi
tions. The diploma and the Dominion
silver medal of iSS; are worthy of
special mention. Mr. Van Bgmond 5
married August ijth, i.S.s-, to Maggie
I".., daughter of Alderman YanMoiie,
of Stratford. Hi- is an adherent of the
English Church, and in politics is a
Cnst-rvative. He is a Royal Arch
Mason of the Malloch Chapter X&lt;&gt;. 66,
Clinton.

MKN

CANADA.

\ERY REV. W. R- HARRIS,
B.D., Dean of St. Catharines,
was born on the 3rd of March, 1847,
in Cork, Ireland. At an early age he
came to Canada with his parents and
entered St. Michael s College, Toronto,
where he finished his classical course.
He then went to Ste. Anne s Seminary,
Quebec, to complete a course of meta
physics and philosophy. In 1869 he
was appointed secretary to His Grace
the Archbishop of Toronto, whom he
accompanied to Rome when summoned
to attend the Ecumenical Council.
There he entered the College of the
Propaganda, Avhere he finished his
theological course and took
the degree of B.D., and in
1870 was ordained priest.
Before returning to Canada
he visited the principal cities
of Europe. On his return
to Canada, he continued for
some time as secretary to
His Grace, and, in recogni
tion of his services, was ap
pointed to the rectorship of
Adjala. Under his pas
torate a new church was
erected, and many improve
ments were made in the
parish. In 1875 he was
appointed to the rectorship
of St. Michael s Cathedral,
Toronto. Owing to ill-
health and pressure of hard
work, he was compelled to
resign the rectorship of the
Cathedral, when he removed
to the parish of Newmarket,
where he remained eight
years. Here, as in other
places, the work of tin-
Church progressed under
his charge, and great im
provements were made.
Having regained his health,
he was again selected to

fill one of the most important positions
in the archdiocese, and was appointed
to the parish of St. Catharines and
Dean of Niagara Peninsula, which
position he still holds with great credit
to himself, and to the advantage, both
spiritually and temporally, of those
over whom he has been so wisely
placed. He takes a deep interest in
popular education, and was president
of the Association of Mechanics Insti
tute of Ontario for the years 1885 and
1886. He was elected on both occa
sions by acclamation, and was the first
Roman Catholic that occupied that
position in the province.

MI:N

CANADA.

=^TN&lt;&gt;I;KRT GIB s, Sheriff of

1^ the County of Huron, Gode-
\^ rich, Out., was born on the
_ .jth &lt;&gt;f December, 1811, in the city of
usgow, Scotland. He received liis
early education in the private schools
of that great commercial city, and came
with his parents to Canada in the year
1820. He worked on his father s farm
in the County of Lanark until he was
twenty years of age, and then settled
on a farm for himself near the town of
Goderich. He continued farming, in
addition to engaging in the cattle trade,
until the year 1867, when he was elect
ed to the first Ontario Local Legislature

after Confederation had been completed.

Hi- was u-ain re-elected in iS^r, and
sat in the Legislature for two yeai
He resigned in July, 1^73, and in
November of the same year was ap
pointed to his present position as Sheriff
of the County of Huron. Mr. Gibbons
was reeve of Goderich for the IOIIL;
period of nineteen years, was mayor
three years, and for thirteen consecu
tive years was warden of the County of
Huron. He was a member of the Pro
vincial Board of Agriculture for nine
years, and president one year of his
term, following the Hon. D. Christie.
In 1837 he was at the front as sergeant
under Colonel Dnnlop, and
was afterwards gazetted en
sign and lieutenant in the
militia. Sheriff Gibbons is
an honest, upright and
thoroughly reliable man in
all the relations of private
life, and a highly efficient
officer. He enjoys in his
old age the esteem of all
parties and creeds, and is
still hale and hearty. The
Sheriff has enjoyed a long
life, which has been full of
that which is worthy of
perusal and emulation, and
his history stands on th
pages as a matter which
may be studied with interest
and profit by those who desi re
to make life a su I It-

is an adherent of the Pres
byterian Church of Canada.
Mr. Gibbons was twice mar
ried first, on the 22n&lt;:
November, J&lt;\&gt;5. to Miss
Jane Wilson, and a-ain. in
the year [880, to Mrs. Alice
Roddy, who died in 1888.
a family of fi -on

and a daughter ha\e pa-

awav.

MEN OF" CANAUA.

309

JAMES MIDDLEMISS,
D.D., Chalmers Church, Elora,
Out., was born in the year
1823 at Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland.
He received his education at Duns
public school under Mr. Mercer ; and,
after a full arts course in Edinburgh
University, studied theology under Dr.
Thomas Chalmers, then at the head of
New College, Edinburgh. He was also
trained as a teacher in the Normal
School of that city. His father dying
when he was only three months old, he
became the care of his mother s father
and brother until he entered the univer
sity at the age of fifteen. At sixteen

he was appointed tutor to the late
James Clerk Maxwell, the distinguished
physicist. During his university course
he took a high place in mental science,
mathematics and natural philosophy.
After his first session at the university
he maintained himself and paid all the
expenses of his education by private
teaching. He was licensed as a preacher
in 1849, and after laboring some time
as assistant to ministers in delicate
health, he came to Canada in 1855, a "d
has ever since ministered to the con
gregation of Chalmers Church, Elora.
In 1858 Mr. Middlemiss was appointed
clerk of the Presbytery of Hamilton ;
and when the Presbytery
of Guelph was formed, 011
the occasion of the union
of the Free and United
Presbyterian churches in
1861, he was appointed
clerk, and held the office
until 1869, when he re
signed. In the General
Assembly he has from time
to time spoken very effec
tively in cases of general
interest, but will be remem
bered chiefly for his services
as convener of the commit
tee on " The Aged and Infirm
Ministers Fund," from 1877
to 1887. He received the
degree of D. D. in 1886
from Knox College, Toronto.
Dr. Middlemiss is one of
the most scholarly men in
the Presbyterian Church,
is a literary man of high
standing and lias published
pamphlets on " The Evi
dences, on " Calvinistic
Doctrine, etc., besides con
tributing to the church
papers. He was married in
1855 to Mary, daughter of
Capt.l hincan Men/ies, R..\.

\li N OF CANADA.

iir.HT RKY. r. j. n&lt;&gt;wr.i\&lt;;.

Bishop of Hamilton, ( hit., was
rn in Limerick, Ireland,
February _&gt;Sth, 1840. \\"heii he was
ven years old he came to Canada.
In September, 1855, he entered St.
Michael s College, Toronto. He re
mained there seven years, and took an
active part in founding St. Michael s
Literary Association, and still contri
butes, for the encouragement of the
society, an annual prize, known as
The Bowling Silver Medal." In 1861
he was made one of the professors, and
in the following 3 ear entered the Grand
Seminary of Montreal, where he com
pleted his theological stu
dies. He was ordained priest

by the Right Rev. Bishop
Farrell on August 7th,
1864, in St. Mary s Cathe
dral, Hamilton, and in
October following took
charge of Paris, Gait, the
townships of Burford, North
and South Dumfries, the
villages of Ayr, Glenmorris,
and Harrisburg, and the
villages of Hesplcr and
Preston. Mainly through
his indefatigable efforts, the
heavy debt upon the church
at Paris was paid, and it
was subseqnentlv renovated
at an outlay of over twenty
thousand dollars. In 1873
, he purchased the separate
school property and resi
dence for the Sisters of St.
Joseph in Paris. In 1877
Father Dowling accom-

the Canadian pil-

to Rome, taking

the ( &gt;oldeii Jubilee
of I n] a- I ins IX. In
. he built St. 1 ..trick s
Church, Gait, and in Febru
ary, iSSi, was appoint

panied
grims
part in

Yicar-r.eiHT.il. ( &gt;n the I 7th January,
\;, he was elected Yicar-Capitnla
of the diocese of Hamilton. On
the 1st &lt;&gt;f May. lie was con

secrated P.ishop of Peterboro, and
labored successfully in that dim
for two years. ( &gt;n the -Mid of
May, 1889, he was installed Bishop
of Hamilton. Bishop Bowling, while
fervently devoted to his Church, is
held in high esteem by other deno
minations, and the good work done
by him in the many places which
have been blessed by his labours,
stands as a lasting monument of his
worth.

: \

MEN OF* CANAIJA.

RV. THOMAS WEST, parish
priest, Goderich, Out, was

+&gt; born on the 13th February,
1846, in the township of Sheffield,
County of Addington. He received
his education at the public school, at
St. Mary s High School, St. Thomas
High School, St. Michael s College,
Toronto, St. Therese College, Qne.,
and the Grand Seminary, Montreal.
He graduated in theology from the last
named institution in 1876, and was
ordained to the holy priesthood by the
present Archbishop (Walsh) July i9th,
1876. He was first appointed assistant
priest to Rev. Dr. Kilroy, of Stratford,

and after a short period of eight months,
was removed to Dublin as assistant to
the Rev. Dean Murphy. In 1880
Father West was sent to the Mission
of Raleagh and Ridgetown as parish
priest, where he remained four years
and rendered efficient and permanent
work for the church and diocese. In
1884 he received the appointment to
the parish of St. Augustine, and, after
a four years pastorate in this charge,
was appointed in 1888 to his present
field of labor in Goderich. Father
West is greatly respected, not only by
his own parishioners, but by all classes
of the community.

\ll.N OF V. \\ A I &gt; A.

JAMES P. WOODS, Q.C., Judge
of the County of Perth, Strat
ford, Out., was born on April
2nd, 1840, in Devonshire, Eng. He
came to Canada with his parents in the
year 1842, settling in Stratford, where
IK- has remained ever since. He com-
i IK- need study in the first public school
:icd in Stratford, and completed his
education at the High schools of Strat
ford and Cioderich. In the year i
IK- commenced the stud} of law with
Judge Li/ars. Hi- \vas admitted to
practice in iS&lt;&gt;2, and was called to the
in 1*63, and at once began the
practice of his profession. He after

wards formed a partnership with Mr.
James Fisher, M.A., now of Winni;
under the title of Woods it Fisher, and
latterly, Woods, Fisher &. McPhcrsoii.
I Ie received the appointment of &lt;J.C. in
iSS5, and in 1887 was appointed a
judge. Mr. Woods has always taken
an active interest in all matters pertain
ing to the welfare of Stratford. He
was for years president of the Water
Works Company, and also of the &lt;
and Klectric Light Co. Mr. Woods is
a member of the Church of Kngland.
He was married to Miss Maria C
1 1, T. I! .rnu-rly

of St. Thomas. Out. , July 2]

\IK.X

CAXADA.

313

BEAUFORT VIDAL,
major in tlie Infantry School
Corps, was born May i6th,
1843, a t Chatham, Kent. His father
was Alexander Thomas Emeric Vidal,
a vice-admiral in the Royal Navy, and
his mother a daughter of the late Henry
Veitch, for many years H.B.M. sConsul-
General in Madeira. Major Vidal was
educated by private tutors, and at
Trinity College School, Toronto. He
was admitted as student-at-law in 1860,
and was called to the Bar of Ontario in
1872. He entered the militia of Canada
as ensign in the 3rd Battalion, Lamb-
ton, in 1860, and in May, 1862, he
joined the British army as
ensign, became a lieutenant
in the 4th Regiment of
Foot in 1864, serving with
that regiment in the Medi
terranean, India, Abyssinia,
etc. He was present at the
action of Arogie and cap
ture of Magdala. Retiring
from the British army he
at once re-entered the Cana
dian militia as captain of
the yth Battalion Fusiliers,
London. In 1882 he be
came a regimental major in
the 1 2th Battalion, from
which corps he was trans
ferred to the permanent in
fantry. Major Vidal is in
politics a Conservative, and
in religion an Episcopalian.
He was married in January,
1869, to Kate Allen, who
died in 1,884, leaving a son
and a daughter. Charles
Emeric KCIT, the son, was
educated at Upper Canada
College, and at St. John
and Halifax Hu .h Schools.
He matriculated in medicine
at Bishop s College, Lcn-
noxville, in iSS5, entered

the militia of Canada before his six
teenth year as second lieutenant of the
6th Fusiliers, and in 1887 became
lieutenant, and captain in 1889. Hav
ing transferred to the University of
Toronto, he graduated as M.B. in 1889,
and then took a post-graduate course
at his old college, obtaining the degree
of M.D., and the gold medal for highest
marks in March, 1890, and immediately
was appointed a House Surgeon of the
Montreal General Hospital, which posi
tion he now holds. Major Vidal is one
of the few Canadians who, having served
in the Imperial Army, has taken an
active interest in the Canadian militia.

MK.N &lt; &gt;i CANAI \

&gt;5"\EV.GEO.WM. RENDERS

|\ pastor of Wellin^t"-

V^s Mcthodi.st Church, London.
t., was horn on tin- iJtli of May,
^5, at Sparta, Comity of Klgin, ( hit.
Ik- received his primary education at
the public schools, and afterwards con
tinued his studies at Montreal Theolo
gical College and McGill University.
In early life he worked on his father s
farm. Mr. Henderson s early training
was that of a Presbj-terian, but, at the
age of seventeen, he was converted in a
Methodist Church, and united with that
denomination. In the year 1873 he
was given a local preacher s license,

and preached in that capacity for nearly
two years. In 1X75 lie- was admitted
a probationer in the London Con
ference. While on probation, lie spent
t\vo years serving the church at \\ &lt;
minster, and one year at London North,
and the balance of his probationary
term being spent at college. He was
ordained in iSSr, the Rev. John Wake-
field being president of the Conference.
Immediately after ordination he was
sent to the First Church, Hamilton, as
assistant to Mr. Wakefield. Since that
time he has been pastor of the follow
ing stations : Hamilton, Chatham, Lon
don Queen s Park, Dresden and his
present charge. He was
journal secretary of the
London Conference for two
years after the union of the
Methodist churches. He
has been assistant secretary
of his Conference, secretary
of Districts, and has been
five years in succession Dis
trict financial secretary. He
has for years taken an active
part in the work of the
Bible Society, and has al
ways been an active tem
perance worker. Mr. Hen
derson is a faithful pastor
and a successful preacher of
the Gospel, and has risen,
very early in life, to a fore
most position in the work
to which he has devoted
himself. He has been
twice married first, on the
nth of Maj r , 1882, to Miss
Emma Hunt, of Westmins
ter township, who died in
June, iS$6, and, on the 2&lt; &gt;th
of June, iSSS, lie was
again united in marr;
to Miss ( .race Rothwel . .
Chatham. I le lias two chil
dren, a sou and a daughter,

OK CANADA.

3 1 5

&EY.EPH. PATTER
SON, M.A., Rural
^ Dean, Stratford,
Ont., was born in the year
1826, near Perth, County
of Lanark. His father came
to Canada in 1814 with the
37th Regiment Foot, and
took part in the struggle
then going on with the
United States. He after
wards settled in Perth,
where the subject of our
sketch received his educa
tion at the public and Gram
mar schools. He afterwards
studied theology at the
Diocesan Theological Col
lege, Cobourg, which was
tinder the management of
Rev. Dr. Bethune, late
bishop of Toronto. While
in attendance at this insti
tution, he carried off the
Kent testimonial prize in
1849. I 11 that year he was
ordained to the diaconate
by Bishop Stracham, and
was appointed curate of
Cobourg. In 1850 he was
ordained priest and consti
tuted missionary at Ports
mouth and Wolfe Island, Frontenac
County. In 1851 he was transferred
to the pastorate of St. James Church,
.Stratford, where he at once removed,
and lias been incumbent there since
that time. Subsequently he was
made Rural Dean of the County of
Perth by Bishop Hellmuth. On tin
22nd of February, 1887, he received
the appointment, from the Bishop of
1 hi ron, of Canon of the Diocesan Cathe
dral, London, to succeed the late Rev.
Dr. Townley. Mr. Patterson is an
earnest churchman, an energetic worker
and an eloquent and able preacher.
?Ie also takes an active interest in all

matters pertaining to the wclfaiv of
Stratford. He was for many years
chairman of the Grammar School
Board, and of the County Board of
Public Instruction for granting teachers
certificates. He also received from the
Hoard of Education the appointment of
Public School Inspector for the town
of Stratford, which position lie resigned
in iS;^ owing to the pressure of his
parochial work. I le was also repeatedly
appointed by the Council Local Super
intendent of Schools for several town
ships. Mr. Patterson married, in 185^,
Jane Want-hope, youngest daughter of
Donald Macken/ie, Ksq., of &lt; &gt;tta\va.

\I I .N OF v. AN \1 &gt;.\.

V\ MLLIAM LOWELL, Niagara
&gt; r Falls, Out., was born on the
i6th of February, 1811, in the village
of St. David s, township of Niagara,
County of Lincoln, Out. His father
died about the close of the war of 1812
to 1815, when William was four years
of age. Owing to the general devasta
tion of homes, his mother was left with

edingly slender means, but man-

1, with great industry and economy,
to give her son a fair business educa
tion. When fourteen years of u.^e he
entered na-rcaiitile life as a clerk in the
town of Niagara, and afterwards served
tor sonic- time in the same &lt; in

St. Catharines. About
lie went to the London dis
trict, but returned to Dnun-
mondville, no\v the vill
of Niagara Falls, in iS;, i.
and there commenced the
general store business, in
which he continued until
1860. During these years
his business extended, and
was very successful. Since
his retirement from the dry
goods business, he has been
dealing in securities, etc.
In 1842 Mr. Lowell was ap
pointed a Justice of the
Peace, and for several years
discharged the duties of his
office with great efficiency.
He was a Reformer of the
old school, and loved to as
sociate his name with that
of the late Hon. Rol&gt;ert
Baldwin and the prominent
politicians of that day.
During later years lie did
not take an active part in
politics. Mr. Lowell was
in religion a staunch Pres
byterian, and in 1887 built
a church for that congrega
tion, assuming the entire
expense, which generous act was highly
appreciated by the church. This deed
of love appeared to be ordained as the
finale of his kindly life, as he died
very shortly after this, passing away
on the i6th of March, 1888, and was
buried in Drummond Hill Cemetery.
His whole career was marked by an
honest and diligent performan&lt; e of
whatever his hands found to do, and, in
passing away, he left a memory to IK-
cherished by those who knew him b&lt;
Mr. Lowell was married in iS; v j to
Maty, daughter of Christian and Mary

McCarthy Zavitx. who were both nati
of the .State of Pennsylvania. ISA.

CANADA.

3 7

JAMES A. LOWELL, Niagara
Falls South, Out., was born
there April 2ist, 1849. He
received his education at the public and
High schools of his native place. At
the age of seventeen he went to Wis
consin, U.S., and engaged in the dry
goods and boot and shoe business,
where he remained seven years. He
then returned to Niagara Falls South,
where he engaged in the dry goods
business and was eminently successful,
and \vas enabled to retire from business
in 18X2. Mr. Lowell is a member of
the Masonic fraternity, being a member
of Mount Nebo Chapter No. 76 R. A.M.,

also of St. Mark s Lodge No. 105 A.F.
cc A.M., also Murton Lodge of Perfec
tion A. & A.S.R., Hamilton. He is
also a member of A.O.U.W., and of
the Select Knights of Canada. He was
made Justice of the Peace in 1887, is a
Liberal in politics, and president ot the
Liberal Association for Welland County.
In religion he is an adherent of the
Presbyterian Church, and he gives
liberally to the church and benevolent
objects. He was married May 2qlh,
i SS5 % to Miss Maw Whybra, of Niagara
Falls South. The biography of Mr.
Lowell s father appears on the preced
ing page.

\nx OF CAXAJ &gt; \.

,IR THOMAS GALT, Chief
Justice of Common Pleas of
Ontario, Toronto, was born on
the i_ th of August, 1815, in London,
Kng. Mr. Gait s education was com
menced in Scotland, continued in Eng
land until 1828, and completed in
Lower Canada. He returned to Eng
land in 1830, and when in his eigh
teenth year, emigrated and settled in
T .ronto, where he entered the emplov of
the Canada Company, remaining there
from 1833 until i *.&gt;&lt;). Prom September,
9, until April. iS),,, ]R- \ V as in the
office of the Commissioner \\-\\

Lands. In 1X40 he was articled to

the late Chief Justice Draper. He
was called to the Bar in 1845, and at
once entered upon the practice of his
profession. He was elected Bencher in
1855, created a Q.C. in 1859, appointed
e of the Court of Common I leas
in 1X69, and Chief justice in iSS;.
II - appointment was a most creditable
one, a.s he has proven one of the most
able and i--4ecuied judges known to
Canadian Courts, sustaining this hiijh
honor with the ability and dignity
propriate to the position. Chief Jn-;

: is a meml)er of tile Church of
Kn-land. He was marr:

, to M .i Perkins.

MKN OF- CANADA.

319

EV. FATHER RICHARD D.
MALONEY, Markdale, Out.,

_s- youngest son of David
Maloney, of Acton, Halton County,
was born on the 23rd of February,
1867, at Acton, Out. He received his
preliminary education at the public
schools, and afterwards attended a col
lege taught by Father Fleck, S.I., at
Guelph. In jSS3 he went to St.
Jerome College, Berlin, Out., where he-
studied rhetoric, and afterwards studied
philosophy in St. Michael s College,
Toronto. In iXSh he entered the
Seminary of the Sulpidans, Montreal,
for the study of theology, and took the

degree of S.T.L. In the summer of
1889 Father Maloney was ordained to
the priesthood by Archbishop Fabre,
of Montreal, and immediately after was
appointed curate of the church at
Arthur, -Out. Leaving there he was
sent to the widely extended mission of
Priceville, which embraces the charges
of Priceville, Glenelg, Durham, Melanc-
thon, Dundalk and Osprey. Father
Maloney is a member of the C.M.B.A.
That he is one of the most laborious
clergymen in the diocese, is evident
from the large number of stations
under his pastoral care, and the pr
peril} enjoyed by each.

320

Mix OF v. \x.\i \.

HENRY HUSTON,
M.A., Principal of Woodstock
College, was born on the iyth of June,
1859, at Whitby, Out. He received his
education at the public schools and
Collegiate Institute there, matriculat
ing into Toronto University in 1876.
I le was then engaged as teacher in the
Collegiate Institute, Whitby, remaining
there four years, at the end of which
time he was graduated B.A. . it Toronto
University, winning the Gilchrist
bolarship &lt;-f London I England I Uni-
versity. 1 Ic was then appointed I lonsc-
Mastcr of Pickering College, which
ition lie filled one year, wlu-n he

was appointed Principal. Mr. Huston
was married December 25th, 1882, to
Miss Taylor, Fonthill. In 1886 he
was appointed First English Master of
Toronto Collegiate Institute, continu
ing there until 1889, when he accepted
liis present position. l- iom iSS5 to
^9 he was secretary of the Industrial
School, Toronto. He is active in tin-
work of religious and moral re- form.
Hi- was brought up an I .julian,

but is now a loyal Baptist. The col!

r which Mr. Huston presides is
most cnmj.leU-, and lias what is very
unusual in Canadian institutes of learu-
j n . d with it.

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321

JAS. KIRKPATRICK KERR,
Q.C., Toronto, was born near
Guelph, in the township of
Pushnch, on the ist of August, iS 4 i.
He is the son of Robert \Yarren Kerr
fn.m Ttilly Hill, County of SUgo,
Ireland, who came to this country in
S;,2. The subject of our sketch "was
iducated at Hamilton and Gait under
the well-known I &gt;r. Tassie. He selected
law as Ins profession, and was called to
the liar in August, 1862. ] k- com
menced the practice of his profession in

lorontoasamemberofthefirmofBlake
Kerr & Wells. The II,,,,. Kd Blake
the Ho,,. S. II. Wake- then being

t\vo of his partners. This
connection lasted until 1885,
when he became the head
of the firm of Kerr, Mac-
donald, Davidson & Pater-
son. He was created Q.C.
in 1876 by the Lientenant-
Governor, and in 1871 by
the Governor-General, was
elected a Bencher of the
Law Society in 1879, 1881,
1886 and 1891. Among the
man_v important civil and
criminal cases in which he
has been retained may be
noted that of the Queen v.
Hodge, which he argued
before the Privy Council in
England. Mr. Kerr is a
Liberal in politics. Although
avoiding public life, he has
been tendered the nomina
tion of his party on more
than one occasion, and in
1891 contested Centre To
ronto in the Liberal interest.
He has been a most active
and enthusiastic Free Mason
for nearly thirty years. In
1865 he was elected "\Y. M.
of Ionic Lodge, Toronto,
and was subsequently three

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tunes elected D.D.G.M. of the Toronto
district. In 1 874 he was Deputy Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada,
and succeeded to the Grand Mastership
on the death of William Mercer Wilson.
Mr. Kerr has occupied many other im
portant positions in connection with
Freemasonry in this country, and was
regarded as a firm but wise ruler of the
i-ralt. He is a member of the Church
of England. He was married twice
in i So | to the youngest daughter of
Hon. William Hume Blake, and in
iSS^ to the daughter of the late Rev.
George Stanley-Pinhorne, of Cumber
land, England.

Ml N OF CAN A I .A.

. cokXKLirs

&gt;.J HKXDF.klCK-
N KoKTklGHT,
K.C.M.G.. Barrie, Ont,v

burn on the 2&lt;&gt;th of Decem
ber, 1817, in London, Hug.
He is the son of Lawrct.
Kortright, late of the Gren
adier Guards, and Maria
McQueen. He received his
education at the Knglish
schools, afterwards in I ranee
and German} , and also from
private tutors. In 1842 he
went to Australia, and re
mained in that colony ten
years. He then went to
Nassau, Bahama Isles, where
he received the appointment
of Special Magistrate and
Crown Commissioner of the
Isle of Inagua. In 1854
he was appointed by the
Home Government Presi
dent of the Virgin Islands,
West Indies. He afterwards
received the appointment
of Lieutenant-Governor of
GrenadaAVest Indies. After
this he became Lieutenant-
Governor of Tobago. On
two different occasions he
was ordered to assume the administra
tion of the government of Trinidad in
the absence of the Governor, Sir
Arthur Gordon. He afterwards was
appointed administrator of Gambia on
the West Coast of Africa, and after
acting in this capacity for two years,
he was promoted as Goveruor-in-Chicf
of the African settlements, situated at
Sierra Leone. Soon after this he re
ived the appointment of Governor of
IlrilUh Guiana, South America. In
M, ..n account of his health failing
him, In- was compelled to retire from
active service, and i i the Order

of St. Michael and St. George from

Her Majesty Queen Victoria, in re
cognition of his long, valuable and
faithful service. Sir Cornelius Kort
right came to Canada in 1886 and
settled in the town of Barrie, so
beautifully situated on Kempeiifeldt
Day, a fitting place in which to
retire and enjoy tlio closing hours of
a long and useful life spent for his
country in filling the many high
offices to which lie has been from
time to time appointed. He married,
in iS5i, Kmily, daughter of Major
Anderson, and", lly, Then

daughter of Captain diaries For
of the i"th Foot.

MKN OK CANADA.

323

TV ANTHONY LACOURSE,
^rA Judge of the County Court of
^^ the Count}- of Waterloo, was
born in September, "1830, at Berthier,
Province of Quebec. He commenced
his education at the Grammar School,
Pictou, Out., and continued and com
pleted it at Regiopolis College, King
ston. After finishing his education he
began the study of law with the late
Thomas Kirkpatrick, Esq., Queen s
Counsel, Kingston. He was called to
the Bar in the Easter Term in the
yi-ar 1855, and commenced to practice
at Lindsay, where he remained for
some years iu possession of a large

and profitable clientage. While resid
ing in Lindsay, he was elected mayor
for three years in succession. He also
held the office of Clerk of the Peace
and ^ County Crown Attorney until he
received the appointment Of Junior
Judge of the County of Waterloo. In
March, 1888, on the death of the late
judge, he was appointed to the vacant
office, which he has since filled with
the dignity and ability appropriate to
the high position. Mr. Lacourse was
married to Mary, daughter of the late
J. Dormer, M.D*, Kingston. She died,
and he married Frances, daughter of
the late Col. Baldwin, of Toronto.

Mi. x OF CAN AM \

. FRANK SMITH, Minister
of Public Works, was born at
Richhill, Armagh, Ireland,
in 1822. He accompanied his father
t&lt;&gt; Canada in 1832 and settled near
Toronto. He carried on a wholesale
eery business for over forty years,
starting in London in 1849 and retiring
in Toronto in 1891. He was alder
man of London several years, and
mayor in iS66, was president of the
Northern Railroad Co., Toronto Street
Railway Co., Northern and Pacific
junction Railroad Co., and of the
Northern Extension Railroad Co. dur
ing it&gt; existence, president of the

Home Savings and Loan Co., London
and Ontario Investment Co., Ltd.,
vice-president of the Dominion Hank
and of the Dominion Telegraph Co.. is
a director of the Consumers .
the General Trust Co., and the North
American Life Insurance Co., Toronto,
also a director on the. Canadian Hoard
of the ( , rand Trunk Railway. IK-
called to the Senate February 2nd, 1*71,
and sworn in the Privy Council July
29th, iSS2, and sworn in as Minister of
Public Works August i.jth, 1891.
Hon. Mr. Smith is a staunch Conserva
tive. He married a daughter of John
O Higgins. Ksq.. J.P., Stratford, (Jut.

MEN OK CANADA.

325

/^EORGE HENRY HENDERSON, L.D.S.,
V_A Elora, Out., was born in April, 1866, at
Hollin, Maryborough township, Wellington
County. He is the son of the late George
Henderson, of Edinburgh, Scotland, and Harriet
Landerkin, of this country. He was educated
at the Harriston High School. In the year 1888
he began the study of dentistry in the office
of Dr. J. G. Adams, Toronto, and also attended
the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario,
graduating in the spring of 1891. He then
located in the town of Elora, where he opened
an office and began to practice on his own ac
count, and has already laid the foundation of a
desirable and important connection. Mr. Hen
derson is in religion a Methodist, and is Sunday
School Superintendent and president of the
Epworth League. He is a member of the Sons
of Scotland, and also of the Royal Templars of
Temperance. In politics he is a member of the
Liberal party, and takes an active part during
election campaigns. If a thorough knowledge of
his profession and a strict attention to
his clients mean anything, he may expect
a large and profitable practice.

Kl-.V

ROUT. GORDON SrTIIKRI.AXI &gt;.
.A., B.A., Canon of Christ Church
^, Cathedral, Hamilton, Out., was born
August 2 7 th, 1845, at Aberdeen, Scotland. He
came to Canada in 1866. He was educated at
King Edward s School, Birmingham, Trinity
College, Cambridge, and graduated at Trinity
College, Toronto. In 1875 he received the degree
B.A. and in 1878 that of M. A. He was ordained
"ii at St. Stephen s Church, Toronto, in
1870, and priest at All Saints, Whitby, in 1871,
by the Right Rev. A. M. Bethune, Bishop of
Toronto. He was appointed to Pickering from
1870 to IS;,, was curate of Christ Church and
All Saints Church, Hamilton, from i,s 7 , to is-&lt;&gt;
and rector of St. Mark s Church, Hamilton. ;,,
1877. He was then appointed Canon of Christ
Church Cathedral. Canon Sutherland has at
different times held mission services in many
places of the Province of Ontario. He was
elected delegate to the Provincial Synod in 1886,

and even- yea,- since to date. On November 24.
1869, he was married at Bruce Mines by the
Rev. James Chance, to Miss Jane Kemiett.s. of
St. Anstell. Cornwall. Kng.

\1 K \ &lt; &gt;F

W. H. PORTKR.

A\ Tn.LIAM HENRY PORTER, L.D.S.,

\\ Bradford, Out., was born February

27th, 1837, in Dublin, Ireland, and was brought

to Canada in his infancy. He was educated at

the public schools in Canada, and afterwards

learned the carpenter trade. In 1860 he entered

the dental office of N. P. Peck, Newmarket, and

in 1868 was granted a license by the newly

organized Dental Board. For thirty years he

has practiced in Bradford and Simcoe County.

His son, Fred. R. Porter, D.D.S., a graduate of

the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario

and Toronto University, has now succeeded Dr.

Purter. and carries on his father s business. He

member of the Methodist Church, and is a

.n of high standing, being P.M. and Past

I- irst Principal, and Past Grand Superintendent

Royal Arch Masons, Knight Templar, i8th

u-icnt Accepted Scottish Rite, Provincial

e Egyptian Rite, P. Ins:
ryptice Masonry, also Pa-t District
Deputy of the A.().r.\V., and Pa-t

Deptitv ( .rand Commander of the Select Knights.
Dr. Porter married, in i " . daughter of

Capt. K. B. C. 1 layter, Holland s Landing, Out.

JWKSI.KY kl-.DI-T.RN. Owen Sound,
. ()nt., was horn at Picton, Prince
County, on the 2.sth of July, i
IK- ln-gaii his edu&gt;.iti&lt;&gt;n at the jm1&gt;l : ..
and completed it at the High S ln"&gt;l of Owen
Sound. In 1*65 he lx.-gan an apprenticeship of
three years to the hardware business with d. M.
Buchart, and in 1868 took the management of
the establishment as foreman, which p option
he ably filled. In 1874 he Ijecame partner,
which partnership continued until 1879, when
a new business was started under the name
of Red fern and I^epan, which still continues.
The firm does an extensive business, both
wholesale and retail, and is well known to
be the shelf and heavy hardware house of that
section of country. Mr. Redfern was alderman
in 1889, a member of the council of the Board of
Trade for three years, and one of the first direc
tors of the Owen Sound Building and Saving
Society. He is in religion a Methodist, in
politics a Conservative, and a Master Mason.
He was married on the 27th December,
1876, to Jane, eldest daughter of K.
Ferguson, Ireland.

MBN OR CANADA.

&gt;EY. T. ALBERT MOORE,
pastor of Sinicoe Street Metho-
5&gt; dist Church, Hamilton, Out.,
was born on the agth of June, 1860, at
Acton, Out. He received his education
in the public schools of Acton and the
Georgetown Academy. Early in life
he earnestly devoted himself to self
culture, and may fairly be said to be a
self-educated man. Commencing busi
ness as a printer at the age of fourteen,
he became both editor and proprietor of
the Acton Free Press within three years.
With limited experience, yet by in
domitable energy, the paper soon at
tained a provincial reputation, and a
substantial and remunera
tive business built up. In
January, 1879, he was con
verted, and feeling called to
the work of the ministry,
he disposed of the printing
business the following July
to his brother, H. P. Moore,
and began special prepara
tion for his sacred calling.
Licensed as a local preacher
iu 1879, he was received by
the London Conference of
the Methodist Church of
Canada as a probationer in
1880 and sent to London
North Circuit. Before or
dination he labored with
acceptance on the London
North, Belmontand Sal ford
Circuits, remaining on the
latter two years. He was
ordained at the Conference
of 1884, Rev. W. C. Hen
derson, D.I)., being presi
dent for that year, and has
since served the church at
Drumbo, Princeton, and
his present charge, Simcoe
StreetjHamilton. Mr. Moon-
has been blessed with
gracious revivals on every

Circuit, and very successful in adding
to the membership of the church, being
especially useful in his labors among
young people. He is an earnest worker
in behalf of temperance and Sabbath
schools, and is an active member of the
Executive Committee of the Provincial
Sabbath School Association, taking-
deep interest in its work and urging its
mission plans throughout the province.
In June, 1890, he was a delegate to the
International Sabbath School Conven
tion, held in Pittsburg, Pa. Mr. Moore
was married on the i6th of September,
1884, to Miss Lissa Newton, of Wood
stock, Out.

\n \ OF CANAI &gt;.\.

,EY. JOHN LAYCOCK, past*

of Emerald Street Methodist
Church, Hamilton, Out.,
born at Emhro, (Int., on the j i st
of ( )ctober, iX.jX. He received his
education in the public schools of his
native place and Albert University,
Belleville. At the age of 21 he was
converted and joined the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and from that time
began to preach the Gospel. The
church, recognizing his gifts and graces,
granted him a local preacher s license.
For a 3 ear before joining the Annual
Conference, he preached on the Mala-
hide Circuit. In 1871 he joined the

Niagara Conference, WU ordaincu
deacon in the year 1X73 by the i
I .i-shop Riehard.son, and ordained elder
in iX-^ by Hishop Carman. Mr. I,av-
cock travelled succcsshclv the follow
ing circuits: Mount Kl.^iii, Nissouri,
Leamington, Hothwell and Florence,
St. Clair, Glencoe, Wallacebtirg, Essex
Centre, Chatham, London North, and
Park Hill, before the union. Since
that event he has served the church at
Ingersoll, Waterford, and his present
charge. He has held important posi
tions in connection with the church,
having been journal secretary of the
Niagara Conference for eight years
before the tinion, and having
held the same position in
the Conference since. He
has also been financial
secretary of Districts. Mr.
Laycock has built a goodlv
number of churches during
his ministry, and at this
writing (1891) he has under
taken the erection of a
church in the eastern part
of the city of Hamilton, to
be known as the "John
Wesley Memorial Church."
The lecture platform is often
occupied by him, and he is
a frequent contributor to
current literature. During
his ministry he has been
blessed with numerous revi
vals, hundreds of souls
having been converted, and
among them a goodly num
ber who are now preaching
the Gospel. Mr. Layi
was married on the i &gt;tli
of April, iX;n, to Miss
Annctta Marie Dolson,
daughter ,,f Gilbert II.
I )oK,,n, of Chatham, Out.,
a lady of culture and
finement.

IVIEX OH- C AX A HA.

RICHARD MARTIN
MEREDITH, one of the
Justices of the Supreme
Court of Judicature for Ontario, of
London, Canada, was born there March
ajth, 1847. He is the fourth son of
the late John Walsingham Cookc Mere
dith, who was a B.A. of Trinity Col
lege, Dublin, and studied for the Bar in
Ireland. Our subject received his edu
cation at the private schools of Rev.
Charles I . Watson and Rev. T. D.
Luard, M.A., London. In 1864, at the
age of seventeen, he began the studv
of law under his eldest brother, \Y. R.
Meredith. Soon after this lie entered

the military school, and was one of the
first that graduated and received a com
mission. He served during the Fenian
Raid on the frontier at Windsor, and
in all the encampments which followed
until the war feeling had subsided. He
then resumed his law studies, and was
admitted to the Bar in 1869. He at
once entered into practice with his
brother Kdmund, and continued with
him until he received his present ap
pointment. He has always been firmly
devoted to the study and practice of his
profession. In politics Mr. Meredith
was a Conservative, and in religion is
an Episcopalian. He never married.

\IKN . \X\D.\.

CR. ROSS, Niagara Falls
South, Ont, was born July 8th,
= 1818, at Metuchen, New
Jersey, CJ.S.A. His education was re
ceived at the public school of that place
and by private study. He lived on his
father s farm until fourteen years of
, when he came to Drnmmondville,
., to live with his brother, with
whom he was associated in busiii
for twelve years. In i.v;; 1: ;&gt;tcd

an appointment of the American T-
Society and went to Virginia, where In-
engaged in the work of col port..
He was an earnest Christian young
man, and this work was much Ji:

congenial to him than i/nsincss life.
For thirty years he visited Sunday
schools and families, distributing l;il
books and tracts. During the Ameri
can war he was in labors abundant, at
tending to the sick and dying soldi*
conducting religions services and ad
ministering spiritual consolation to the
iuni : the hospitals. Failing

health compelled him to give up tin-
work, and he returned to Canada to
make his home with his brother Alan-
son, who died in iS.S&gt;, since which t :
he has lived a quiet, retired life with
his Mr. a Method

and i&gt; highly d.

OK CANADA.

H. PAHTAHQUAHOXG

CHASE, Sarnia, Out., heredi-
^s tary Chief of the Ojibway
tribe of Indians, president of the Grand
Council, and missionary of the Colonial
and Continental Church Society at
Mnnceytown, Out., Canada, was "born
at Belleville in the year 1818. He re
ceived his early educational training at
the mission school of his birthplace,
and afterwards .attended Genesee Col
lege, New York State, from which in
stitution he graduated in 1839. He
was appointed to the Civil Service by
I-ord Metcalfe, as interpreter to the
Indians on the frontier in 1843. He

remained in this position
for the long period of twenty
years, and was created lieu
tenant in the service, mak
ing his complete term of
service on the borders cover
forty-seven years. Mr. Chase
was married in the year
1852 to Miss Annie G.
Armour. He was ordained
in the year 1863 by the first
Bishop of Huron, and has
remained in Sarnia since
that time. He is now living
retired there. Upon the
Prince of Wales visit to
Sarnia in the year 1860,
Mr. Chase had the honor of
reading the Indians address
to him, and, in return, the
Prince conferred upon him
the Queen s medal, as shown
in his portrait on this page.
He has been in England
four times, and on each oc
casion was Avarmly received
and treated royally. On
July ist, 1885, the Lord
Mayor of London received
him at luncheon at the
Mansion House, where fol
lowed cordial addresses from
Sir Charles Tnpper, Sir T. F. Buxton,
Rev. J. A. Bailey, chaplain of the
Foundling Hospital, and others. He-
was also warmly received by the Prince
and Princess of "\Yales on this visit.
Mr. Chase is not only a very much
respected Indian chief, but has" been a
devoted missionary, and has done much
tor the elevation and Christiani/ation
of the aborigines of Canada. He had
their cause at heart, and so earnest was
he that he never failed to excite sym
pathy for them, wherever he was privi
leged to preach the Gospel. He is
now in his j.jtli year, and retains much
of the spirit of his earlier days.

\1 I N i &gt;l w A X \ I &gt; A.

-&lt;TV :v - ^". r.

JV I. EN. D.D., ]&gt;astor
\^i of Kuox Church,
W ;., ( &gt;nt., was born

on the 9th January, iS;i.
in the North of Ireland.
He is a brother of lames
McMullen, M.P. for North
Wellington. The subject
of our sketch studied in
Knox College under Prof.
Esson, Geo. Paxton Young,
and Dr. Willis. He gradu
ated in the year 1856, and
was ordained at Millbank
on the 5th of November of
the same year. He was
married the following year
to Miss Susanna Gilbert,
of Toronto. In the year
1860 he accepted a call in
Woodstock, where he has
remained since. Dr. Mc
Mullen has always taken
an active part in the discus
sion of the public questions
of the da)-, having a most
intelligent grasp of all such
matters. In 1882 he pre
sided at a Conference in the
Parliament House, Toronto,
representing four Anglican
Synods, two Conferences of the Metho
dist Church, and two Synods of the Pres
byterian Church, convened to press the
matter of the reading of the Scriptures
in the public schools on the attention
of the Government. He introduced
the deputation and addressed the
Premier on this occasion, and the move
ment resulted in the introduction of the
.k of Scripture Readings now in
use. 1 r. McMullen has been M
rator of the Synod of Hamilton and
London, and has been Clerk of I
Presbytery since ( )cto: In

tli, :SSS he was chosen by accla

mation Moderator of th ral A.S-

sembly of the Presbyterian Church in
Canada at Halifax. To show with
what efficiency and satisfaction to the
church he filled this honorable position,
we quote a few lines from the Prcshv-
tcrian Review, of June, 1889: " By
common consent Dr. McMullen has
made a most efficient, dignified and
courteous Moderator." He received the
of I). D. from Kuox College in
the year iSSo.. Early in the same ;
lie presided at one of the sessions of a
aference on Christian I nity held in
Toronto, representing the Anglican,
Methodist and Presbyterian churches
of the I tominion.

CANADA.

kEV. ED. BURKE
KILROY, D.D., of
^ Stratford, Out.,
was born on the 3Oth of
November, 1830, in Ireland.
His parents came to Canada
in the year 1836 and settled
near Windsor, Out. At the
age of fifteen he entered the
University of Notre-Dame,
Indiana, to prosecute his
theological studies, and gra
duated in 1853 with honors.
He then continued his
studies until 1854, when he
was ordained priest. From
1854 to 1856 he was one of
the best known missionary
priests in Northern Indiana
and Southern Michigan. In
1856 he received the ap
pointment of president of
the University of Saint
Mary s of the Lake, Chicago,
Illinois, where he remained
two years. He was then
made pastor of the church
in Laporte, Indiana, and
soon after transferred to the
city of Lafayette, one of the
most important parishes in
the diocese of Fort Wayne,
where he remained till 1864. He was
then transferred to the mission of
Sarnia, Ont., and from that time until
the present has been actively engaged
in mission work in the diocese of
London, during which time he has been
pastor of Sarnia, St. Mary s, rector of
London Cathedral, and parish priest of
Stratford. During the American Civil
War Father Kilroy was appointed
special agent of the State of Indiana to
look after the wounded belonging to
that .State in the armies of the Cumber
land, Mississippi and Potomac. This
appointment gave him an opportunity
of ministering to the spiritual wants of

hundreds of Roman Catholic soldiers
who otherwise must have died without
the rites of their religion. He visited
Europe in 1876 and 1877, travelling
through England, Ireland, Spain,
France and Italy, in company with the
Right Rev. Bishop Walsh, of London.
During his stay in Rome he received
his degree of D.D. from the College of
the Propaganda. Dr. Kilrov is one of
the best known Catholic priests in
Ontario. He is an eloquent preacher,
an able lecturer, and a faithful pastor.
His life has been marked by toil and
sacrifice for others, and he will long be
remembered bv what he has done.

MEN OF CANADA.

\ RCHIBALD McNEE, Windsor,
2~A Out., was born in Perth, County
^^ of Lanark, in the year 1845.
His parents were natives of Perthshire,
Scotland, and came to Canada in 1821.
He received his education at the public
school and at Perth High School. His
early life was spent on a farm, and,
with a view of going- into stock farming,
he- took a course in agriculture at the
Toronto University, and was among
the first who obtained the diploma
Mitario Veterinary College,
Toronto. In (867 Mr. McNee married
Miss Isabella Campbell, of Lanark
County, whose parents came from

Argylshire, Scotland. In
iS;.} he removed to Winni
peg, and for a munbc:

ara was License Inspector
for the Proviiu-e of Mani
toba. Having a strong in
clination for newspaper
work, he joined the staff of
the Winnipeg Free Pi.
and for a period of years
represented that paper in
the Parliamentary Press
Gallery at Ottawa. He was
president of the Gallery in
1885. He was a member
of the Winnipeg Council
for several years, and also
for a number of years a
member of the Public School
Board. During the boom
in Winnipeg he operated in
real estate, in which lie was
fairly successful. For some
considerable time he was
managing editor of the Free
Press. In the year 1888 he
severed his connection with
that paper and purchased
the // cekly Recard in Wind
sor, Out., where he has
remained since. In 1890
he commenced the publica
tion of the Evening Record. In politics
Mr. McXee is a Liberal, although not
a parti/an. He is a thorough Canadian,
believing in Canadian Independence,
and that her political and commercial
course should be shaped so as to secure
her own best interests. In religion he
is a Baptist, and holds the of:
deacon and Sunday School superinten
dent. He is also president of the
Windsor branch of the Young Men -*
Christian Association, and is interest
in all matters pertaining to the moral
and religions welfare of tile community.
He is a public-spirited citi/en, and
highly d by all e

X OR CANADA.

335

J\ LBERT ASA POST, architect,
-2~~\ Manning Arcade, Toronto,
^ Out., was born on January
29th, 1850, at Pickering, Ontario
County. His parents were Asa and
Ann O Reilly Post, his father was born
in Canada and his mother in Ireland.
The subject of our sketch received his
education at the public school and at
St. Michael s College, Toronto. After
completing his education lie began
the study of architecture in the office
of Messrs. I,angly ec Burke, Toronto.
In the year 1879 lie began his pro
fession in the town of \Yhitby. His
business, which is large and increas

ing, is not, however, confined to that
place, but extends over the whole pro
vince and the neighboring Republic,
where he has erected many important
buildings. In 1891 he opened an office
in Toronto, associating with him A. W.
Holmes, of London, Kng., the firm
being known as Post oc Holmes. Mr.
Post in religion is a Roman Catholic
and in politics is a Reformer. He is a
member of the Whitby High School
Hoard, a member of the Ontario Asso
ciation of Architects, and is County
Architect for Ontario County. He has
reached the front in his profession, and
has a brilliant future before him.

M IN OF v. \N.\I \.

ALBERT SHERWOOD,
artist, 54 Toronto Arcade,
Toronto, son of William and EYr/.a.
McBrien Shenvood, was born on the
ist August, 1859, at Omemee, Victoria
Count} , Ontario. He was educated at
the public and Grammar schools, and
from childhood showed great aptitude
for .sketching, etc. At the age of four
teen he began the study of art, and
after a time entered the Pennsylvania
.Wademy &lt;! I ; ine Arts at Philadelphia.
In i.SS; he returned to Canada and
necl a studio in Toronto, where he-
lias 1&gt;e en most successful as a portrait,
animal and genre- painter. In iSX.j he

was elected as a member of the Ontario
Society of Artists, and is one of the
most energetic of the Executive Council.
He organized the Central Ontario
School of Art, and is very active in
promoting the stud} of art in Canada.
He is generally known as the " I oet
Artist." " Otoronton " and " Loretto "
are among his best productions. II
the author of the poem "Lak&lt;- Cou-
chouching," which appears in " Son^s
of the &lt;iveat Dominion." He has ]ir&lt;&gt;-
duced dialectic poems. :

])rodnctions arc pervaded with a spirit
of Canadian nationalism. He is a
member of the H;.;-&gt; opal Church.

MKN

CANADA.

337

&gt;EV. WILLIAM F.
CLARKE, Congre-
_s- gational clergy
man, Guelph, Out., was
born on the 3ist of March,
1824, at Coventry, Eng.
His father was the Rev.
Win. Clarke, who founded
the Congregational Church
in London, Out., in 1837,
and was one of the
pioneer ministers of Western
Canada. Pie received his
theological education in
Toronto at the Congrega
tional College of British
North America, and entered
the ministry in 1844, when
he was only twenty years
of age. His first charge
was Burford, Out., after
which he became pastor of
the Congregational Church
in London, where he re
mained about ten }-ears.
While there he was Super
intendent of Schools for the
city, and secretary of the
County Board of Education.
He subsequently removed
to Guelph and became
pastor of the Congregational
Church, from 1860 to 1872. After this
he was pastor of several churches in
Ontario. In 1888 he retired from the
regular settled ministry. Pie has for
many years been prominent in the pro
motion of agriculture, having been for
thirty years a constant contributor to
the Agricultural and Horticultural
Departments of the Montreal // itness.
He also founded the Canada /Banner,
Ontario J ~ari&lt;-i\ and Rural Canadian ,
and was editor of Tin American ]!&lt;&lt;
Journal of Chicago for two years. F&lt; &gt;r
twenty years he has been a constant
contributor to the latter and to other
journals. He is the founder of the

Guelph Agricultural College, and has
recently founded the Ontario Bee-
Keeper s College. .Mr. Clarke is also
contributor to several of the leading
journals in Canada and the United
States. He possesses extensive know
ledge of the leading questions of tin-
day, and is a writer of great versatility
and power, still retaining his strength
and vigor, and bids fair to spend many
more years in helping his fellows in
the many ways for which he is so
eminently fitted. He was married in
1844 to Mary Ann, daughter of the
late Rev. William Lyle, a minister of
the Primitive Methodist Church.

338

MEN

CANADA.

&lt; . JOSEPH PHILP, B.D., of
Last London, Out., was born
^^ in the township of Manvers,
County of Durham, on the 4th of
September, 1851. He is of English
descent, his parents having come from
Cornwall, Eng., about forty-seven years
ago. His education was commenced at
the public schools, and was continued
by private study, summer schools and
ial courses. He was the first
adian to graduate from the Chau-
tauqua School of Theology, receiving
the degree of B.D. in January, 1890.
He is a graduate of the C.I. S.C.of tin-
class of 18X3, and of the C.X.I), of

He lias also for many
made a sjiedal stiidv

lenoe of in-olo^y.
Mr. Philp. like man\- promi
nent nic-ii of tlu- day, spent
his early life- on his fatli
farm. In 1869, when in his
eighteenth ) ear, he entered
the ministry of the Metho
dist Church. Before ordi
nation he travelled the fol
lowing circuits : Omemee,
Millbrook, Nelson and An-
caster. He was ordained in
1873, and since that time he
has served very acceptably
the church at Manvers,
Blyth, Holmesville, Bel-
grave, Sparta, Talbotville,
St. Thomas Central, Wat
ford and London East, his
present charge. He has
had a large share of District
and Conference honors, and
has been for five years Con
ference treasurer of the
Superannuation Fund. He
is a strong advocate of tem
perance principles, and
practices and takes a special
I interest in the Sunday
School and Bible Societv
work of the present day. He is a
great student, an earnest hard worker,
and has been very successful in build
ing churches and paying off church
debts. He has also been very success
ful in evangelistic work, frequently
doubling the membership on I
charges. As a pastor his kindi:
heart and brotherly sympathy win for
him a place in the affections of all his
parishioners. As a preacher he 1.
feu- equals in the practiral pn-sentation
of the (rospel. Mr. Philp was united
in marriage with Miss Louisa Wright
Bennett, of Copt-town, on the nth
June, r

MEN OR CANADA.

339

4 TON. ALEXANDER

TH MACKENZIE, of

v5 Toronto, M.P. for

East York, and ex-Premier

of Canada, was born near

Dnnkeld, Perthshire, Scot
land, on the aSth January,

1822. He received his earl}

education at the public

school, and continued his

studies at the Cathedral,

Dunkeld, and at Perth. In

1842 he came to Canada,

settling at Kingston, but

soon after removed to Sarnia,

Out., started business as

builder and contractor. Here

he conducted his private

avocations, though all the

while studying public ques
tions. A \Yhig in Scotland,
he brought his Liberalism
with him. In 1852 appear
ed the Lamb ton Shield,
with Air. Mackenzie as
editor, and for two years
with great force he contend
ed through that paper for
the expansion of liberty.
He has always held the
principles of the universal
brotherhood of man, and be
lieves in the extinction of all class legis
lation. In 1 86 1 he was elected to repre
sent Lambton in Parliament, where he
at once attracted attention, and became
head of his party. From 1867 to I S?3
he was leader of the Reform party,
and, in 1873, was placed at the head of
the Liberal party of the Dominion,
rpon the resignation of Sir John A.
Macdonald in November, 187^. Lord
Dufferin called upon him to form an
administration. As an administrator
he was conscientious, there is not one
deed of his that can be stamped with
reproach. During his administration
several important questions, which

threatened the gravest complications,
were adjusted. As a private member,
he is author of many important mea
sures. Mr. Mackenzie is president of
the Sovereign Fire Insurance Company,
of the North American Life Insurance
Company, and a director of the Build
ing and Loan Association. He was
major of the Executive Council, and
treasurer of Ontario in Mr. l!la&lt;
administration from 1X7! to 1872. He
was twice offered the honor of knight
hood, but declined its acceptance. lie
has been twice married first to Helen
Neil, of Irvine, Scotland, and again to
Jane Sym, of Perthshire, Scotland.

340

MBN OF CANAMA.

. ROBERT ALEXANDER
FYFE, D.D., first principal of
s; the Canadian Literary Insti
tute, now so favorably known as Wood-
stock College, was born on the aoth of
October, 1816, in the parish of St.
Philippe, a few miles south of Montreal.
He was of Scotch parentage, and gave
evidence all his life of that virility and
prudence that have characterized the
Scottish Canadian. He was a man of
unusual physical and mental robust
ness. His spiritual nature was warm,
devout and joyous. Dr. Fyfe in his
college career ga\e evidence of the
brilliant and useful future before him.

He received his theological
training at Newton Theolo
gical Seminary. In the

ir is.}2 he was ordained

and be-an work in tin-
Ottawa Valley, which still
remembers him with grati
tude. While laboring here
he organized the Perth
Baptist Church. In the
year 1843 Dr. Fyfe was
married to Jane, daughter
of James Thompson, Esq.,
of Laprairie. In 1844 he
received a call from the
March Street Church, To
ronto, which he accepted.
From this church have
sprung directly and indirect
ly all the many Baptist
churches to be found in
Toronto to-day- I" 1848
he returned to Perth, having
become dissatisfied with the
ultra rigid views of his
Toronto people. He re
mained in Perth until the
year 1853, when he accept
ed a call to the "Warren
Church, and later in the
same year went to Mil
waukee, where he remained
two years. He then accepted a call
from Bond Street Church, Toronto,
where he labored faithfully until the
year 1857, when he was asked to take
charge of the Canadian Literary Insti
tute, Woodstock, which he was instru
mental in founding. He continued
principal of the latter institute until
his death, which occurred on the -}th
of September. 1878. Dr. Fyf&lt;
garded as the Baptist A
( hitario, and his name will be -.

more and in "*"

Church and State, and

of religious freedom, are more fully
apprcci;

OR CANADA.

341

)EV. BENJAMIN D. THOMAS,
D.D., pastor of Jarvis Street
. i Baptist Church, Toronto,
was bora on the 2;th of January, 1843,
near Narberth, South Wak-s. His
father was pastor of the Baptist Church
iu the latter place for over forty years.
The subject of our sketch received his
education at Craig House Academy,
Swansea, and Haverford West Baptist
Collar, Wales. He was ordained in
Neath, Glamorganshire. In iS6S he
came to America. His first settlement
in this country was \vith the Baptist
Church in I ittston, Penn. In October,
1^7.2, he assumed charge of one of the

leading churches of the denomination
in the city of Philadelphia, and main
tained a successful pastorale for eleven
years. In October, iSS:&gt;, he removed
to Toronto, where he still continues
ministering to the largest church of the
denomination in Canada. Dr. Thomas
is the author of several small booklets,
which have had an extensive circula
tion- He was married in Wales in
iS(,( to Mary Jones, who died in 1886,
leaving six children. His present wife,
to whom he was married in March,
1887, was Miss Mariana Be van, daugh
ter of the late Ebenezer Bevan, Ksq.,
I ittston, Penn.

Ml-lN &gt;l MANAMA

XDREW PATTULLO, Wood-
stock, Out., was born in 1850
^ in Calcdon township, Peel
County. He received his education in
the public school of Blenheim town
ship, County of Oxford, Duiidas High
; ,ool, St. Catharines Collegiate Insti
tute, and after taking the Gilchnst
scholarship, he attended London Uni
versity. He commenced the study of
law in London, but had to give it
up owing to ill-health. In 1875 he
entered tin- Sentinel newspaper
Woodstock, as junior partner. In i
he bought out his brother s interest in
the SentincL and shortly after this

amalgamated with the Review, his paper
now being known as The Sentinel-
Review. Since Mr. Pattullo took hold
of the Sentinel the business has in
creased fourfold. The firm now con
sists of himself and his nephew, Andrew
Laidlaw. Mr. Pattnllo is recognised
as one of the most able editors west of
Toronto. He was president of the
Canadian Press Association for iSox&gt;,
,i and 1X92. He is an able platform
.iker, and is a power for the Reform
party during campaigns. In religion
he is a Presbyterian. IK- was married

:- K)tii. : irth

daughter of R. Halmer, &lt; (akville, ( hit.

MEN OF* CANADA.

343

WM. TUCKER TAPSCOTT,
of Woodstock, Out., was born in
Northumberland County, Out.,
on the igth of May, 1852. His father was
the late Rev. S. Tapscott, Baptist minister.
He was educated at Woodstock Seminary and
McMaster University. In 1880 he was or
dained to the ministry of the Baptist Church,
and became pastor of the united charge of
Stouffville and Markham. Afterwards he
accepted the charge of Parliament Street
Church, Toronto, and from thence went to
Aylmer for fo:ir years. Here the church en
joyed continued and increasing prosperity
during his pastorate. Receiving a call to
Brampton, he remained there four and a half
years, during which time the cause doubled
both numerically and financially, and, in 181,1,
moved to his present charge, Oxford Street,
Woodstock. His acceptance of this church
involved leaving a more lucrative field, but
this he did cheerfully, believing his proper
place to be where he was most needed. He
was married &lt;ri August Sth, 1882, to Nellie
K., daughter of A. Rowland, London, Out.

s^^\\ ; .\. CHARI.KS J. DOBSOX, B.D.,
M^ Toronto, was born September igth.
V^ 1852, in the township of Reach,
Ontario County, Out. He was educated at
the public and High schools, where he pre
pared for matriculation in Toronto University.
He became a probationer of the Methodist
Church in 1873, and in 1877 was ordained,
receiving the degree of B.D. from Chatauqua
University in 1891. Mr. Dobson spent his
early years on a farm, during which time he
was converted to God, and spent several years
as a local preacher, being greatly blessed in
his work. He has occupied the following
pastoral charges: Selkirk, County Haldi-
mand, Albion West, Prince Albert, Claremont,
and the People s Methodist Church, Toronto.
Mr. Dobson has been examiner on the Board
for probationers, and has been secretary of Dis
tricts, and on Conference committees. He
has never aspired to the higher positions in
the church, being thoroughly devoted to
pastoral and congregational work. He was
married June 3oth, ^77, to Jennie 1 1., daughter
of David Hopper, of Victoria Square.

344

Mi . \ OF CANADA.

"|JDWIX RICHARD REYNOLDS, bar
rister, Toronto, was born July izth,
~"^J&gt; 1856, near Meaford, Out. He re
ceived his education at the public school and
at Collingwood Collegiate Institute. In 1878
he began the study of law with James J.
Robertson, Owen Sound, and subsequently
with John Hoskin, Q.C., and finished bjs
course with F. M. Morson, now Junior Judge
of York County. He was called to the Bar in
1884 and began the practice of his profession
in Toronto. He was the means of re-estab
lishing the Law School, founded by the late
John Hillyard Cameron, but which was dis
continued about the j-ear 1878. He petitioned
the Law Society to re-establish this school, and
ceded in accomplishing it, and to-day it is
the chief seat of learning for the law students
tntario. Mr. Reynolds is an adherent of
Bond Street Congregational Church. He is
in politics a Conservative, and is an earnest
ad\ Imperial Federation, and is well

versed in all the leading ]x&gt;litical iue-.tio::
the day. lie w.is married in issj to Matti-
Finrh, of Toronto.

REA DICKSON, M.D., C.M.,
was 1x&gt;rn in Kingston, Out., December
1 6th, 1858, of Irish parents. His
father, one of the chief surgeons of his day,
was amongst the founders of the Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Kingston,
and of the Medical Council of Ontario, and
its first president. Dr. Dickson was educated
at Kingston Collegiate Institute, and entered
the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
in 1876, graduated from University of Queen s
College in 1880, spent a year at the Medical
Department of the University of the t-ity of
New York, taking the collegiate as well
the post-graduate course, receiving the dc;
of M.I), in 1881, and attending at the same
time private courses on Clinical Examinations
by Prof. W. H. Thomson, M.D. Hi- l&gt;&lt;
practice on Wolfe Island in i-vsj. removed to
Kingston in 1 886, and to Toronto in 1889.
Having paid &gt;-peeial attention to medical and
surgical electricity, he was appointed Klectro-
Therapeutist to Ton&gt;nt ital

and to . Hospital fc,- iiildretl.

The doctor is in religion a Presbyterian.

OF- CANADA.

345

\\/ILLIAM BUCK-

V &gt; INGHAM was

born in Devonshire, Eng.,
on the 3rd of December,
1832. He was trained to
the printing, publishing and
bookselling business, and
at an early age became as
sociated with leading news
papers in the North of Eng
land as shorthand writer.
Coming to Canada in 1857,
he was appointed on the
parliamentary staff of the
Toronto Globe. He main
tained his connection with
journalism in Canada as
reporter, editor, proprietor
of the Stratford Beacon and
other well known papers
until 1873, when he accept
ed the office of secretary to
the Dominion Prime Minis
ter. Meanwhile he had
undertaken, with a friend,
the enterprise of establish
ing at the Red River the
first newspaper (The Nor" 1 -
Wesicr) published in that
then lone land. This was
in 1860, when the press,
type and every other print
ing requisite had to be taken to Fort
Garry from the nearest point at St.
Paul by ox teams. In other ways Mr.
Iluckingham has made his personality
felt. Twice he has been deputed to
England first in the capacity of
official reporter to the Colonial Con
ference to arrange for Confederation,
and next on immigration business of
the Ontario Government. He subse
quently declined the chief agency of
that province in London, as well as the
office of Inspector of Prisons and
Public Charities. He has filled leading
positions in the Canadian Press Associa
tion, and in the various municipal,

trade, educational, local railway, hospi
tal, church (Episcopal), and other or
ganizations of Stratford, in which city he-
has chiefly made his home. He was a
commissioner for enquiry into the
management of city post offices while
secretary to the Postmaster-General in
1862. When Mr. Mackenxie s Govern
ment went out in 1878, Mr. Bucking
ham received from Lord Dufferin a
commission under the great seal as
Deputy Minister of the Interior, which
Sir John Macdonald revoked after Lord
Dufferin had left Canada. Sir John
offered an inferior office in lieu. This
he declined with indignity.

346

\1 1 . N OF ^ AN \I A

=^TXONALD B. FRASER, M.D.,
) Stratford, Out., was born in
September, 1848, in North
Easthope township, Count}- of Perth.
He received his education, for the most
part, at the public school, and applied
himself with such /eal and persever
ance that, when very young, he obtained
a first-class county certificate. He then
attended the Normal School, and suc-
dcd iii obtaining a second-class cer
tificate, and then taught for about
six years, most of this time being spent
in his native township. In the- year
1X71 he commenced his professional
education at Trinity Medical Coll

Toronto. In iS74 lie gra
duated from tin- latter insti
tution and from Toronto
University, carrying off \
ijold medal from both insti
tutions. He tlu-n went t&lt;&gt;
Europe and spent some time
in visiting the leading hos
pitals there in order to fur
ther perfect himself in his
profession. While there he
spent nearly two years in
St. Thomas Hospital, Lon
don. After this he took a
trip to Australia as surgeon
on a vessel, and spent some
time in that colony. In
1876 he returned to Canada
and commenced his profes
sion at Stratford, where he
still continues. Since settling
there he has built up a pro
fitable business, which con
tinues to increase. He is
held in high esteem by the
medical profession, as well
as by all other classes in
the community, being one
of Stratford s most respected
citizens. Dr. Fraser is one
of the professors of the
London Medical School,
being lecturer in Histology and Path
ology. He has been one of the ex
aminers of Toronto University for the
past six years, and is at the present
time an examiner in Trinity Colic
In addition to his extensive practice,
he is also medical examiner for several
life assurance societies. He is a scholar
ly man, and well qualified to fill the
many offices he holds in his own city
and elsewhere. Dr. Fraser was mar
ried in January, 1888, t&lt;&gt; Miss Kmily
McCulloch, by whom he has I
children a son and a daughter. He
is an adherent of the I : : ian

Church.

IVIKX OK CANADA.

347

&lt;TNEV. JOHN JAMES,
\\ D.D., "Craig Villa,"
Y&gt; Walkerton, Out.,
was born on the i4th of
October, 1825, near Dum
barton Castle, Scotland.
His humble pious parents
often sat at the Lord s table
when three of their sons
were officiating elders and
two were ministers, the
youngest of whom is Rev.
G. F. James, Bristo Church,
Edinburgh. Three grand
sons are also ministers.
Onr subject s school days
were very limited, and in a
great measure he was self-
educated, until entering
Glasgow University in 1850.
At nine years of age he
went to work in his father s
shop, and at twelve was ap
prenticed to tailoring. He
soon became head of the
well-known firm of J. & D.
James, afterwards changed
to D. & E. James, clothiers,
Argyle street, Glasgow.
He took a full arts course
while in active business,
studied theology in U. P.
Divinity Hall, Edinburgh, was licensed
to preach in 1857, an ^ designated to
the Canadian field. Shortly after ar
riving in Canada he was ordained pastor
of what is now Central Presbyterian
Church, Gait, was afterwards pastor of
Dumfries Street Church, Paris. He
then returned to Europe and became
pastor of Merridale Road Church,
Wolverhampton, Eng. Returning to
Canada, he was intercepted and called
to State Street Presbyterian Church,
Albany, N.Y. We quote the following
from "Origin and Growth of Presby-
teriauism in Albany " : " From 1871 it
had six flourishing years under the

Rev. John James, D.D., a man of
Scotch birth and breeding, positive
character, decided influence, and an
able preacher. He did good work for
Christ." Dr. James was married on
the 3 1st of December, 18.45, to Agues
Craig, near Glasgow. In 187.} he re
ceived the degree of D.D. from Union
University, Scheiic-etady, N.Y. In
1877 he accepted a call to Knox
Church, Hamilton, where he remained
eight years, when he resigned with the
intention of retiring, but was invited to
go to Walkerton to unite the two
churches there. Here a most pros
perous pastorate lias been enjoyed.

MI.N OF CANADA-

J-

AMES B. HOLT, hardware mer-
cliant, Brantford, Out., was
born on the aoth June, 1837,
at Walsall, Staffordshire, Eng. He
received his education at the public
schools of England. His boyhood days
were spent on his father s farm, and at
an early age he was apprenticed to the
trade of gold and silver-plating, at
which he served seven years. On the
i ration of his apprenticeship, he
was employed as foreman in the estab
lishment in which he learned the busi-
maining in this capacity for ten
years. 1 11 iSo&lt;) IK- came V&gt; Canada
and settled first at London, Out.,

where he worked at his
trade for one year. 1 Ie then
removed to In-i-r^oll and
started business for himself
as .yold and silver-plater.
While there he was v
successful, doing work for
the largest carriage manu
facturers throughout the
Province of Ontario. Being
ambitious, and wishing t&lt;&gt;
find a broader sphere for his
energies, he removed to
Brantford in the year iS
and opened an establish
ment in his own line of
business, namely, that of
gold and silver-plating.
After a time he engaged
in the carriage hard\\
business, and afterwards
branched out into a general
hardware trade. B} energy,
perseverance and diligent
attention to business, he lias
become one of Brantford s
most successful merchants,
and has accumulated a con
siderable amount of money.
His success has come from
a thorough knowledge of
his business, a strict integ
rity in all his dealings, and the pleas
ing manner in which he always nit
his customers. Mr. Holt is a public-
spirited man, and has been alderman
of the city. He is a member and
trustee of the Methodist Church, and
a member of the Society of th&lt;- Sons
of England. He is a thoroughly
liable man and much respected by all
ses. He was married &lt;&gt;n the otli
November, 1859, to Mi&gt;s Caroline
White, a native of "Walsall, England.
They have had born to them live chil
dren" ,, I1C son and a dan-liter having

away, and two sons an&lt;:
dan till livi::

MEN OF*

349

BY. J. WESLEY SAVAGE,
Bond Head, Out., was born in

_s&gt; 1829 in Yorkshire, England.
He was educated at Woodhouse Grove
Academy, which was started in the
time of John Wesley for the education
of Wesleyan ministers sons. On leav
ing school he concluded to study medi
cine with his brother, but, on his con
version, at once decided to study theo
logy. He first thought of offering
himself as a missionary to China, and,
under the advice of the Rev. Dr.
Hannah, was making arrangements to
attend one of the Wcsleyan colleges to
study the Chinese language, when his

father, a Wesleyan minis
ter, wished and advised his
son to follow him in the
regular work of the minis
try, hence the idea of going
to China was abandoned.
In 1854 he came to Canada
and entered the ministry of
the Methodist Church. His
first circuit was Warwick.
He has since then occupied
the following circuits :
London, Prince Albert, Port
Perry, Uxbridge, Orange-
ville, Albion, Glanford, Stir
ling, Aurora, and others.
Mr. Savage s pastorate on
each circuit has been fol
lowed by great revivals of
religion. He has on differ
ent circuits had twelve camp
meetings in charge. On
eight of the previous cir
cuits occupied, he remained
the full term of three years,
and this year was returned
to his present charge for the
third year by special request
of the Quarterly Board.
Mr. Savage has been finan
cial secretary on two dis
tricts, this being his sixth
the Bradford District. In
was a delegate to London,
Ehig.,to the Memorial Centennial Sab
bath School Conference, and the un
veiling of "Raikes" monument. Mr.
Savage has been twice married first,
in September, 1853, to 1C. Cooper, of
Ripon, Kng., and again, in 1880, to
Jennie McFarland, of Toronto. He is
a writer of considerable ability, and
has contributed to different papers and
periodicals. He is now engaged on a
literary work entitled "Distinguished
Characters of Bible and Ecclesiastical
History," which is regarded as his life
work.

year

1 880

on
he

MI x OF

- TV A . xv - A -
1\

\^s ( )nt., \vas horn
i&gt;n the i i tli (if March, iS.}2.
I Ie is the eldest of seven
brothers, five of whom en
tered the ministry of the
Presbyterian Church. From
the age of sixteen until
twenty-three, he taught
school in Oxford Count)-.
On the ist October, 1863,
he was married to Amelia
Jane, daughter of Joshua
Youngs, a man greatly be
loved for his many .Stirling
qualities by all who knew
him. Mr. McKay graduated
in Toronto University in
1869, standing first in the
honor list in Oriental lan
guages, and taking a high
place among the honor men
in the department of Logic,
Metaphysics and Ethics.
In 1870 he graduated in
Knox College, and was
licensed by the Toronto
Presbytery to preach the
Gospel. In Decemlx?r of
the same year he was or
dained and inducted into
the pastoral charge of Cheltenham and
Mount Pleasant, where he had labored
for two years previous as a student.
On the 4th November, 1873, he was
translated to the pastorate of Baltimore
and Cold Springs in the Presbytery of
Peterboro. In May, 1878, he became
pastor of Chalmers Church, Wood
stock, and in this large and important
congregation he has since continued
t&lt;&gt; labor with fidelity and great suc-
In addition to his pastoral labors,
Mr. McKay takes an active interest in
all public questions of the day. Per
haps no clergyman in the land has
done mon -vork on the plat

form and through the press for tin
cause of temperance and moral reform.
Mr. McKay is the author of several
well-known works, and is a constant
contributor to the press. His book,
" Outpourings of the Spirit," is pub
lished by the Presbyterian Board, Phil
adelphia, and is widely circulated in
the United States. His best known
work in this country is " A Discussion
of Baptism from the Paedo-Baptist
Standpoint." This book has reached a
Canadian circulation in a few years of
twdvi- thousand &lt; Mr. McKav

is in the vigor of his manhood and
! promise of much future ser\

OF- CANADA.

JONATHAN WILKINSON, of
St. Thomas, was born near Hali
fax, Yorkshire, Eng., in 1827.
His father was a Yorkshire farmer.
Pie was educated in Manchester, and at
the age of twenty-one came to the
United States as amanuensis to a
literary gentleman, with whom lie
travelled over the continent. On his
return to England he published an
account of his rambles, which was
highly spoken of by the press. Com
ing to Canada in 1856, he settled in
Hamilton, and was engaged as short
hand reporter and city editor of the
Morning ]i&lt;i&gt;ni&lt;-r. During the parlia

mentary sessions in Toron
to, he went each da}- and re
turned at midnight with the
reports, which were publish
ed in next morning s issue.
In 1858 Mr. Wilkinson pur
chased the Guelph Adver
tiser from the Hon. A. I.
Fergusson Blair, and con
tinued it for thirteen years,
during which time he began
the publication of the daily.
He then removed to Hamil
ton and started the Morning
Standard. After two years
he went to St. Thomas,
where he began the Times,
first as a bi-weekly, and
afterwards, in 1882, as a
daily. The paper has now
a very large circulation in
the adjoining counties. In
1887-88 Mr. Wilkinson visit
ed the Pacific Coast and
published a series of letters
under the title of " Rambles
in California," containing
sketches of the principal
points of interest in the
Golden State, and its min
ing, agricultural and horti
cultural industries, includ
ing also Utah and Colorado. He spent
the summer of 1889 in England and
Scotland, and published another series
of sketches, including the ancient cathe
drals of England, and the famous
haunts and homes of Scott and Hums
and other celebrities. These, like Mr.
A\ ilkinson s former efforts, were highly
appreciated. He is a member of tli e
Scientific and Historic Society of
Klgin, and takes a deep interest in its
work. In politics he is a Liberal-
Conservative, but not a Tory, as the
term is gem-rally applied. He was
married in 1852 to Agnes Luck, of
Bedfordshire, Eng.

Mi \ &lt; ] CANADA.

\\7lIXIAM SCOTT.
&gt; V M.D.. \Y,,,,(U..ck.
( &gt;nt., the oldest physician
in the- County &lt; :&lt;!,
was born November 2-i\\,
: Kxcriiisjiani, York
shire-, Kng. His parents
came to Canada in the year
1830 and settled in Oxford
County, where the subject
of onr sketch aided in clear
ing two farms. \Yhile work
ing on the farm he was a
diligent student, all hjs
spare time being devoted to
study. At length he articled
himself to Dr. J. Samuel
Stratford, \Yoodstock, and
commenced the stud}- of
medicine. At the end of
five years, in the year 1848,
he successfully passed his
examinations in the Medi
cal Department of Toronto
University. He at once
began to practice in \Yood-
stock, where he has conti
nued ever since, and enjoys
the confidence of all classes
of the community. In 1868
he received the honor degree
of Doctor of Medicine from
the Medical College at Castleton, U.S.
Dr. Scott has been very successful in
his practice. He has made a specialty
of the diseases of women and mid-
, wifery, having had of the latter the ex
traordinary number of about eight
thousand cases in his practice of forty-
two years. He now does an office
business exclusively, and such is his
fame far and wide as a specialist, that
patients eoine to him from long dis
tances in Canada, and from the United
well. He has filled a most
important place in the community in
which he ha- long, and has

by his wisdom and skill brought re

lief to thousands of homes. Dr. Scott
has strong inventive ability, and has
invented a number of surgical instru
ments, some of which have been
strongly commended by medical facul
ties. He was surgeon in the 2 2nd
Battalion Volunteer Oxford Rifles for
a number of years, and has been one
&lt;&gt;f the coroners for the County
Oxford for many years. In religion
he is a member of the Church of
Kn^land. The doctor has been tv
married first to M -all M.

:,ins, of I .urford, who died in
and he was again married in i ^ -t&gt; to
lizabetfa H. Martin. P.lcnhcim.

MKN

CANADA.

353

GEO. WM. BURTON,
Senior Puisne Judge of the
Court of Appeal, Toronto,
was born July 2 ist, 1818, at Sandwich,
County of Kent, Eng., being the second
son of the late Admiral George Guy
Ilurton, Royal Navy, of Chatham, Eng.
Our subject received his education in
the old land under the Rev. Dr.
Whiston. He came to Canada in 1836
and commenced the study of law with
his uncle, Edmund Burton. He was
called to the Bar in 1841, and began
the practice of his profession at Hamil
ton. He was appointed a Bencher, and
subsequently twice elected. He was

created a Q.C. in 1863, and in 1874
was raised to the Bench. Judge Burton
has given several decisions in very im
portant cases upon constitutional ques
tions of general interest, which involve
far-reaching results. Justice Burton
was married June gth, 1850, to Eliza
beth^, daughter of the late. Dr. Perkins,
of Ealmouth, Jamaica, and niece and
adopted daughter of the late Col. Chas.
Cranstan Dixon, of H. M. goth Regi
ment. His family consists of six chil
dren four daughters and two sons,
one of the latter being a barrister at
Hamilton, and the other a barrister in
Toronto.

354

MEN OF- CANADA.

EV. J. CRAGG FARTHING,
\\ M.A., rector of the parish of
V&gt; Woodstock, Out., was born
December I3th, 1861, at Cincinnati,
Ohio. He received his early education
at Parkfield School, Liverpool. After
this he attended Gonville & Cains
College, Cambridge University, Eng
land, and graduated B.A. in 1885 with
honors. He then came to Canada and
was ordained to the ministry of the
Knglish Church. He was ordained
deacon in 1885 by Bishop Baldwin, and
was appointed t&lt;&gt; the parish of Durham.
Grey County. He was ordained to the
priesthood in 1880. and, in 1888, was

appointed curate at Woodstock, and sub
sequently rector. He received the
degree of M.A. in 1888. Mr. Farthing
is a member of the Executive Commit
tee of the diocese of Huron, a member
of the Masonic and I.O. F. frater
nities, being chaplain of Woodstock
Court. He was General Secretary of
the Cambridge University Church of
Kn^land Temperance Society, and a
member of the Ely Dioce.san Tern;
ance Committee. Mr. Farthing \vas
married in September, 1891, t&lt;&gt; Kli/a-
l&gt;eth Maiy, daughter of John C. Kemp.
manager of the Bank of C&lt;&gt;mm&lt; :
Toronto.

MEN

CANADA.

355

&lt;7*)OBERT LOGAN, of
JV Seaforth, Ont., was
* V born at Paris,
County of Brant, on the
I4th of June, 1851. His
early educational training
was received at the public
school, Paris, and Gait Cen
tral School, and continued
at Eastman s National Bu
siness College, Poughkeep-
sie, N. Y. He graduated
from the latter institution
in 1867, an d started busi
ness life as a book-keeper
in a mercantile house at
Hamilton. After this he
worked for a time in his
father s mill at Wolverton.
In the year 1871 he settled
in Seaforth, where he was
engaged in the grain busi
ness for a number of years.
In 1879 he went to Portage
la Prairie, Manitoba, and
engaged in speculating. He
then went to Edmonton,
N.W.T., where he remained
only a short time, and re
turned to Portage la Prairie.
After remaining here some
time, he removed to Car-
berry, Manitoba, and engaged in the
triple business of lumber, grain and
banking. In the latter business he
had remarkable success and accumu
lated considerable money. Through
too close attention to business his health
broke down and he went to Banff,
X.W.T., to get the benefit of the
sulphur springs there. This change,
however, did not restore him to health,
and on the advice of his physicians he
came back to Ontario to get the benefit
of his native air and the professional
skill of the province. Notwithstanding
the fact that he was pronounced incur
able, under the skillful treatment of

Dr. J. E. Graham, of Toronto, he has
been restored to his former health and
vigor. He now conducts a successful
private banking business in the to\vu
of Seaforth, where he enjoys the esteem
and confidence of the community. Mr.
Logan married Miss Charlotte Brent,
daughter of the late Dr. Brent, of
Toronto, on the gth of June, 1885, by
whom he has two sons. He is ai; ad
herent of the Presbyterian Church.
His mother, who is in her seventy-
fifth year, is still living. She is a
godly woman, and has been a member
of the Presbyterian Church since child
hood.

MI.N OP CANAMA

JOHN CAMPBELL, M.D.,C.M.,
(McGill). L.R.C. P., (Edin
burgh), of Seaforth, Ont., was
born in North Sherbrooke, Lanark
Count} , on the xoth of February, 1839.
His parents were natives of Scotland,
who came to Canada in the year 1821.
The subject of our sketch received
such an education as the public schools
of his day afforded. He worked on his
father s farm and attended school until
twelve years of age, when he entered a
dry goods store in St. Mary s, and
afterwards was employed in similar
establishments elsewhere. He wearied
of the life of a clerk, and studied for a

teacher s certificate, and was
successful iu obtaining a
ond-class LM ade "A at
the Normal School in i.S6z.
He then taught school in
r-liomc and Blenheim. II -
was a strong advocate of
temperance, and soon
vealed that he possessed un
usual platform ability. He
then began the study of
medicine with Dr. Philip, of
Plattsville, now of Brant-
ford. In 1866 he entered
McGill College, from which
he graduated in 1869. After
receiving his diploma he
commenced to practice in
Seaforth, and has continued
there since in the enjoyment
of a large and profitable
patronage. Dr. Campbell
has always taken a leading
part in all matters pertain
ing to the improvement of
Seaforth. He was a mem
ber of the High School
Board, is president of the
Mechanics Institute, mem
ber of the Masonic frater
nity, of the I.O.O.F.,of the
C.O.F., the R.T. of T., and
of the Y.M.C.A. He is also a member
of the Ontario and Dominion Medical
Associations, and stands high in his
profession. He was chief of the Cale
donian Society of Seaforth for two years.
In 1884 he published his little book,
" The Land of Burns," which was
favorably received by both press and
people. He frequently lectures on
Burns and Scottish literature for the
Caledonian, St. Andrew s, and other
Scottish societies, and has a serie-

v interesting lectures on th&gt;
Sco ttish poet. He was married on the
1 4th of May, 1872, to Jane Laird.
Havsville, Out.

MEN OF- CANADA.

357

\\/nl

ILUAM HENRY SHAW, of
* &gt; Stratford, Out., was born on
the ist of April, 1858, in the township
of Camden , Kent County. He received
his early education at the public school,
and by steady application and perse
verance, succeeded in obtaining a third-
class certificate when only seventeen
years of age. He began teaching in
1875, which he continued until 1883,
with the exception of from April to
July, i87g, when in attendance at the
Normal School, Toronto. He secured
a second-class professional certificate
from this institution, having passed
non-professional in 1878 while teach

ing. After this he gave up
public school work and ac
cepted a position as teacher
in the Canada Business Col
lege, Chatham, where he
remained until December,
1886. He then withdrew
from this institution and
established the Central Busi
ness College in Stratford.
This school was opened for
the reception of students in
January, 1887, and has since
grown to a foremost position
among the business colleges
of the Dominion. The at
tendance each succeeding
year has increased from
twenty-two and one-half to
forty-three per cent., and
now has representatives from
all parts of the Dominion
and from the United States.
This success is due to the
ability and popularity of
the principal, and to the
efforts of himself and his
excellent staff of assistants
to do the very best work
possible for the students.
His school is now thorough
ly and permanently estab
lished, and is an influential factor
among our educational institutions, as
it has no superior in its particular line
of work. Mr. Shaw is a member of
the Methodist Church. He was trustee
of \Yesley Church, Raleigh, and is now
choir master of the Central Methodist
Church, Stratford, also a member of
the Official Board of the latter
church. He is doing a grand work,
not only in the line of his profes
sion, but also in the church. He
was married on the ist of January,
1878, to Miss Charlotte J. ( .ill. of the
township of Raleigh, County of Kent,
Ontario.

358

\1 I \ &gt;!- C \\.\l &gt;.V

,AXIKI, ROSS VAX
AI.I.KX. of Chat
ham, Out., presi
dent and manager ,,f the
Chatham Manufacturing
Company, was born on the
27th of December, 1823, in
Burford township, Oxford
County. When he was five
years of age his father re
moved to Port Dover and
engaged in farming. Here
the subject of our sketch
received such education as
the public school afforded.
In 1833 he went to live
with his uncle in Chatham,
Captain Henry Van Allen,
who was engaged in mer
cantile business there, with
whom he remained until
1838, when he started out to
do for himself. From this
time until 1845 he was em
ployed as clerk in various
country stores. In 1845 he
managed a store for a Chat
ham firm, at the point where
the town of Dresden now
is. While here, being im
pressed with the eligibility
of the location as being de
sirable for a town, he purchased a lot
of land, upon which he founded what
is now the flourishing town of Dresden.
He carried on business extensively
here until 1849. He then removed to
Chatham, where he engaged in the
mercantile business, which he conti
nued until 1858, when he abandoned
this business and embarked in the
manufacture of hardwood lumber, in
which he has continued since with
marked success. In 1882, after the
adoption of the National Policy, Mr.
Van Allen formed a Joint Stock Com
pany for the manufacture of farm
gons, of which the Chatham Manufac-

turing Company is the result. In
1862 he exhibited, at his own expense,
at the World s Fair, London, Eng., a
lot of planks of timber, being speci
mens of the growth and varieties
wood in the vicinity of Chatham. He
was awarded the highest prize in that
exhibition for this remarkable display.
Mr. Van Allen was for many y
school trustee, councillor, reeve, de
puty reeve, and for one year mayor of
Chatham, all of which offices he tilled
with ability. In politics he is a Con
servative. He is an active man, and
has contributed largely to the material
prosperity of that .section.

MEN OR CAXADA.

359

^^Nk

^Hl^k

AMES BENSON WHITELEY,
M.D., C.M., and M.C.P. and S.,
Goderich, Out., was born on
October 8th, 1857, at Goderich. He
was educated at the school of his native
town, and after taking a second-class
certificate "A" in 1876, taught at Port
Albert, Out. He then attended Toronto
University in 1878, and afterwards
studied at the Toronto School of Medi
cine, where he graduated in 1882. Dur
ing his course he took honors in ana
tomy, physiology and the practice of
medicine. lie then took charge of Dr.
Park s practice at Milvcrton, and after
wards of Dr. Morton s practice at \\e\-

lesley, Out. In 1886 he began prac
tice in Goderich, and has remained
there since. Dr. \Yhiteley is popular
with the profession and the community
at large. He has been deputy reeve and
member of the Council for three years.
In politics he is a Liberal-Conservative,
and an adherent of the Methodist Cli urch ,
a member of the I.O.O.F., I. O.K. and
A.O.U.W., and attending physician for
these societies. He is also sole exa
miner for the Canada Life, the Manu
facturers Life, and the London and
Lancashire Assurance Companies. Ik-
was married on August i8th, iSSh, to
Miss Percy Fisher, of Goderich.

MIX OF MANAMA.

G^=
EORGE DRUMMOND.manager
of the Bank of Montreal,
Goderich, Out., was born in Kingston
on the 8th of February, 1851, where
his father carried on business as a
wholesale grocer. He was educated at
private schools and the Upper Canada
College, entering the latter when only
it years old. After seven years
study in that institution, he entered
the "Bank of Montreal, Toronto, and
lias continued his connection with the
bank ever since, occupying every
subordina; ion up to that of

ma: He has been connected with

the branches at Toronto, Peterboro,

Chicago, Montreal, Kingston and
Hamilton, and has occupied his present
position in Goderich since 1886. Mr.
Drummond is an exceedingly affable
and genial man of thorough bush:
habits, and has made the bank which he
represents exceedingly popular in Code-
rich and the surrounding country. 1 Ii--
success in banking is owing t-&gt; his
adaptation to that business. I Ie
is ; rt and ardent cricketer and

fond of the grand old Knglish game.
In religion Mr. I)rnmmond is a I 1 -
byterian. He is unmarried, having
his mother and sister residing with
him.

CANADA.

361

JOHNJUCHEREAU
KINGSMILL, M. A.,
D.C.L., Judge of the
Count} of Bruce, Walker-
tou, Ont., was born in the
city of Quebec on the 2ist
of May, 1829. He is of
Irish descent, and belongs
to a noted military family.
His grandfather was Major
Kingsmill, of the ist Royal
Regiment, and his father
was Colonel William Kings-
mill, who came to Canada
early in the second quarter
of this century. Judge
Kingsmill, our subject, was
educated at Upper Canada
College, the University of
Toronto, from which he re
ceived the degree of B.A.,
and Trinity College, from
which he received the de
grees of M.A. and D.C.L.
He commenced the practice
of law at Guelph in the year
1853, and was for many
years partner of the late
Hon. Adam Ferguson Blair.
Pie was County Crown At
torney from 1856 until 1866,
and during his residence
there was very active in volunteer mat-

daughter of George J. Grange, formerly

ters. In 1867, on the separation of Sheriff of the County of Wellington.

Bruce from Huron, he was appointed She was killed by accident in 1860.

Judge of the County of Bruce, which He was married a second time in iS6r

position he has held since. He is cool to Julia, eldest daughter of Hon. W.

and impartial in his judgments, and H. Dickson, Senator, Niagara. She

his charges to a jury are very clear died in 1869. He again married in

and emphatic, and fills this high office 1871 Caroline Louise, eldest daughter

with ability and dignity appropriate of Samuel Perm Stokes, of Windsor,

to the position. In religion he is a who has since died, and in 1884 he

member of the English Church, has married for the fourth lime Agnes

been a delegate to the Synod of Huron Caroline Grace, daughter of the late

for years, and also a delegate to the Lieut. -Colonel Bernard, of the i^th

Provincial Synod, Montreal. Judge Hussars, ami grand-daugh 1 the

Kingsmill has been married four times late Samuel P. J.-irvis, Esq., of Toronto.

first, in 1854, to Ellen Diana, eldest He has a large family.

Mi \ OF v- AN \i &gt;.\.

M. BUCHART, of
Owen Sound, Out., was born in
Dundee, Scotland, in 1827. He re
ceived his earl} training in that
town, and then became an apprentice
to the business of tinsmith. He then
came to Canada, landing in Quebec
in 1845. After spending some time
in fish packing in Miramichi, he
came to Toronto, and finally reached
11 Sound. He began by making
and selling tinware, and, after a pro
fitable eighteen months stay, went
t&lt;&gt; Indiana, U.S.. where he remained
nine months, and then returned to
Owen Sound. In he began

anew as tinsmith, and
gradually adding to his
stock, and engaging in
other lines, increased his
trade so much that a larger
building was necessary. 1 1 is
business made rapid ]
gress, until the effects of
the Russian war overtook
him and he was necessitated
to suspend payment. In
stead of compromising, he
preferred, if time was given,
to pay in full, which he did,
with interest added, within
ten years. Although three
times burned out, his busi
ness steadily increased, and
the handsome building now
occupied by his sons, is an
evidence of the success that
attended him. Mr. Buchart,
snr., died in 1882, and was
succeeded by his two sous
R. P. and D. M as R. P.
Buchart cc Bro. Under their
skillful management, the
stock has been so greatly
increased and improved,
that it is now recognized as
containing the most com
plete assortment of hard
ware and electro-plated goods in Western
Ontario. They are also largely em
ployed as steam and gas fitters. The
late Mr. Buchart was a member of the
Methodist Church and a liberal sup
porter. In politics he was a Conserva
tive. He was ensign in the Fenian
Raid, and afterwards made captain.
For many years he was a member of
the Town Council, and as a private
builder, added greatly to the property
of the town. Three years belore his
death he opened a store in Rapid
City, Manitoba. His wile was Mary,
youngest daughter of Samuel Chatwin,

of Birmingham, Kngland.

CANADA.

363

01 IN ALEXANDER BOYD,
Chancellor of Ontario, and
President of the High Court
of Justice for the Province of Ontario,
was l)orn on the 23rd of April, 1837,
iu the city of Toronto. His parents
were John and Margaret McCalhim
Boyd. His father was educated in
Glasgow, Scotland, and for sonic time
after coining to Canada, lie taught the
school known as Hay Street Academy,
Toronto. The subject of our sketch
received careful educational training at
the hands of his father, and afterwards
attended 1 pper Canada College and
Toronto University. He studied law

and practiced as solicitor and barrister
from the year 1863 until 1881, when,
in May of the latter year, he received
his present appointment. When ele
vated to this important office, he brought
to the discharge of his duties a clear
intellect, a sound understanding of law,
and a well trained judicial mind, and
he has attended to its duties with singu
lar ability and dignity. In religion
Chancellor I!.&gt;yd is a Baptist. He was
married in the year 1863 l " Miss Hli/a-
l)etli, daughter of David lUtchan, late
Bursar of Toronto University. The
iruit of this union is a large family of
sons and daughters.

364

\n x OF CANADA.

T7 DMUND OLDHAM, M.D., Chats-
worth, Out., was born on the
^V^ i ith of July, 1859, at Kidder
minster, Eng. His father was the late
Professor John K. Oldham, of Man
chester, Kng., and Kingston, Out.
received his early education at Woolwich
:iml Manchester, and came with his
parents in 1874 to Niagara Falls, where
they lived three years, afterwards mov
ing t. Kingston. He attended
Collegiate Institute there, and having
matriculated in medicine, spent lour
yefl &lt; lueen s University, and gra

duated with honors in iSSi. Dr. Old-
ham was the first demonstrator of

anatomy of the Ladies College in
Kingston, and also demonstrator to the
R. C. P. and S. in the session of iSSi.
He commenced practice at Williams-
ford, where he remained a year, and
then removed to Chatsworth, where la-
has built up a very large and remuner
ative practice, and is highly n
by all classes. Dr. ( )ldham is an hpis-
i-opalian and church warden. In poll-
he is Conservative and vice-presi
dent of the North &lt; i cy Conservative
.ition. He v the

township in : H- was marned

June 3rd, iSS.;, to Mary, second daugh
ter of Alex. Kamagi-. Chesley, Out.

OF- CANADA.

365

-*S^

LANK DENTON, barrister, of
Toronto, was born near Rich
mond Hill, York County, on the
1 8th of August, 1858. His father, the
late William Denton, Justice of the
Peace, came from England to Canada
in 1850 and settled near Richmond
Hill as a ocneral merchant. After this
he removed to Mono Centre, where he
had a general .store and farm. In 1885
he came to Toronto, where he resided
until his death in iSSS. Mr. Denton
received his education at the Richmond
Hill High School, the Collino- u - 0( (l Col
legiate Institute, the Toronto Normal
School, and Trinity College, where he

took the degree of B.C.L.
in 1887. He taught in the
Orangeville Model School,
and after that was first
English master of the
Cobourg Collegiate Insti
tute. In 1883 he com
menced the study of law
with W. R. Riddell, Esq.,
Cobourg, and afterwards
studied in Toronto with Mr.
C. H. Ritchie, Q.C., and
subsequently with Mr. D.

B. Read, (XC. He is now
the senior partner of the
firm of Denton, Dods &
Denton, Toronto. On his
commencing business for
himself, he at once entered
upon a large practice. He
was one of the counsel for
the city of Toronto in the
celebrated Toronto Street
Railway Arbitration, and
for some time acting first
assistant city solicitor under

C. R. \V. Biggar, UC. He
was in 1890 appointed by
the City Council of Toronto
one of a deputation of three
to visit the leading Ameri
can cities to secure informa
tion and study the street railway pro
blem from a municipal standpoint.
Mr. Denton is an active member of
the Broadway Tabernacle Methodist
Church, Toronto, and has represented
his church at the Toronto Conference
and elsewhere. He is an active Liberal
in politics and a ready and fluent de
bater. He has succeeded in taking a
leading place in his profession very
early in life, and has every prospect
of a brilliant future before him. In
1884 Mr. Denton was married to
Miss Lixxic Clingan, dan-liter of the
late Fleming Clingan, J.p!, of Orange
ville.

366

MKX 01 ^ ANAI \.

LATE

I .ATTI.H was born
in i$24 in the town of

.lymote. County Sli,
Ireland. He came to Canada
in 1842 and settled at
Thorold, where he has lived
continuously, with the ex
ception of one year, for
half a century. He com
menced life as a day laborer
on the Welland Canal, and
all through his after life
looked back with pride to
the days when he earned
the munificent sum of 62^
cents per day, out of which
he saved the few dollars
which gave him the founda
tion on which he built up a
competency. His first sav
ings were invested in a team,
which he used in towing
vessels on the canal, again
saving from this increased
revenue, he purchased an
other team, and so on until
he became known as the
proprietor of an important
towing line. Having got
this business well under
control, he gave his atten-

VUlll-lUljli*-^ 11 -*^ .

tion to other business matters, and
soon became apparent that John Battle
was to be ail important factor in the
commercial prosperity of the com
munity. In 1860 he became interested
in shipping, building and owning sev
eral vessels and tugs, which he managed
with great success. He was possessed
of a keen insight in all busines
matters, and seemed able to forecast
the future, thereby avoiding many
by dropping an enterprise when
it had begun to wane. About one year
after the estate of the late John Brown
was wound up, Mr. Battle became sole
proprietor of the Cement Mills, which.

under his skillful management, became
known and patronized in all parts of
the Dominion. He was almost entire
ly instrumental in inducing a branch
of the Canadian Bank of Commerce t-.
locate in Thorold, and afterwards be
came a large stockholder in the same.
His many friends testify that moi
making did not by any means absorb
his better nature, and that behind
what a stranger might call an un
sympathetic exterior there was a 1.
tender as a woman s, which n
turned from a case of m-t-d when pro-

ciited. He was never acci
of wron^in^ any man out of a slnll

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367

RKSIIJKN-CK I.ATI-: JOHN- HATTI.K

and very frequently gave employment
to men out of pure kindness of heart
when his works were more than fully
manned. In his own family he was
cherished and reverenced, "receiving
that deference which his years and
efforts for their welfare so richly de
served, and their loving hands were
permitted to do everything that could
possibly lengthen his life, or comfort
his dying hours. For months prior to
his demise, it was well known that he
was prostrated by a malady, from
which he was not expected to recover,
and he gradually sank until he quietly
laid down his life work and peacefully
passed away on the evening of the
26th of February, 1891, at the age of
67 years. His funeral was, as might
be expected, very impressive and con
ducted in a way befitting his well
known career. The casket was borne
by six of his sons, while all along the
route every respect was shown by the

citizens; business was suspended, and
stores and public works were closed,
the Church of Our Lady of the Holy
Rosary was crowded by citizens of all
denominations. The entire services
were most impressive and thoroughly
appreciated, and, after a memorable
sermon by Rev. Dean Harris, of St.
Catharines, the remains were laid away
by loving hands. At the first meeting
of the Town Council after the decease,
that body took occasion to frame a very
kindly worded and complimentary re
solution of sympathy. Wln-n this reso
lution was moved and seconded, the
council arose as one man and showed
with much feeling how heartily they
endorsed it. Mr. Battle was married
in 1851 to Cecilia, daughter of Patrick
and Margaret (Mualonald) CulU-n at
the old historic town of Xiagara. There
were born to them ten sons and two
daughters, all of whom survive but one
son.

3 68

\1 I N OF C AN \l &gt; \.

4 T EXRY RICHARDS, of the
T T~\ firm of Richards Bros., 504
V Yonge street, Toronto, was
born on the i2th of August, 1841, at
Birmingham, Hug. He is a son of
Abram Richards, of Greet, in the same
comity. He received his early educa
tion iii Birmingham in his native land,
and while yet a mere youth, entered
tin.- employ of a gas and steam fitting
ablishment He came to Canada in
island settled in Toronto. In :
he entered into partnership with his
brother Alfred in the plumbing, steam
an .ting business, and succeeded

in building up a large trade. Mr.

Richards is in every respect a self-
madc man, and is thoroughly coir
sant with true business pnncipl*
religion he is a Baptist, and takes an
active part in the work of Emanuel
Church. He is also Past ( .rand Master
of the Canadian Order of Odd I-Yllows.
Manchester Unity, and a member
the Kxecutive Board, and is also a
member of the Masonic &lt; )nk-r. the
Royal Arcanum, etc. In politics he i
;l C ative and a true son ot Ins

adopted country. He was married on

the isth of Decembi the-

vine Hurley, daughter of \Vm. Hnr
Glouct

MEN

CANADA.

3 6 9

v. ALEX. D. MCDONALD,

of the Presbyterian Church,
&gt; Seaforth, Out., was born on
the Qth of November, 1832, in the
Citadel, Quebec. His father was band
master in the jgth Regiment, and was
present at the battles of Coruuua and
Waterloo. After leaving the army he
received a pension and a grant of land
in the County of Durham, and died
shortly after the close of the Rebellion,
when Alexander, the subject of our
sketch, was hardly eight years old.
On his father s death, Alexander lived
with a farmer until he was 18. He
then began study, and atfcjjded the

Toronto Academy, then
under the charge of Prof.
Gale. He alternated his
studies by working on a
farm, and taught school in
Blenheim in 1853 and 1854,
and was employed as a
student catechist in 1855 at
Westport and Xewburgh,
and in 1856 and 1857 at
Collingwood and Bradford.
After completing his theo
logical studies at Knox Col
lege, Toronto, he was assist
ant to the late Dr. Bayne,
of Gait. Having been duly
licensed by the Hamilton
Presbytery, he was ordained
pastor of Willis Church,
Clinton, in 1859, and in
1869 he was settled as
pastor of Knox Church,
Elora, and in 1879 inducted
as pastor of his present
charge in Seaforth. For
eight years he was clerk of
the Huron Presbytery, was
Moderator of the Synod of
Hamilton and London in
1883, and has also been
Superintendent of Public
Schools in Clinton and the
township of Tuckersmith, and chair
man of the Seaforth High School
Board. In 1880 Mr. McDonald tra
velled extensively in Great Britain,
and in 1882 and 1887 in Manitoba and
the North-West. Mr. McDonald was
married June 23rd, 1859, to Agnes
Cavan, daughter of James Cavaii, of
Paris, Out. Four of his sons are em
ployed in wholesale houses in Winni
peg and one in Detroit. He has been
a diligent, laborious and successful
pastor in all the charges in which Ju
lias labored and greatly beloved by his
people. His pulpit ministrations bear
evidence of thorough preparation.

MEN

CANADA.

ML- DONALD
GRAY. Sea forth,
Out , was born on the loth
November, .t Comrie,

.land. He received his
primary education at the
public school there, and
completed it under private
tutors in Glasgow. He
commenced business life in
the wholesale mercantile
business in Glasgow, which
he continued until 1865,
when he came to Canada.
On coming to Canada he
settled in Seaforth for a
short time, and then re
moved to Gorrie, where he
started in mercantile busi
ness. Here he remained
three years, when he re
moved to Seaforth and en
gaged in the manufacture
of salt. In the year 1871
he formed a partnership
with his brothers-in-law
N. H. Young and F. G.
Sparling under the firm
name of Gray, Young &
Sparling. For sixteen years
this firm did a successful
business, extending their
operations to Blyth andAYingham. In
1887, such was the extent of their
operations, that, in order to facilitate
business, they organized themselves
into a joint stock compan}-, of which
Mr. Gray is the president. It is well
understood by the trade that he holds
the leading position in the salt business
of the Dominion. Mr. Gray was mar
ried on the loth of June, 1868, to Miss
Martha A. Sparling, by whom he has
three daughters. Soon after marriage
he \vasconvertecl and joined the Metho
dist Church, of :.-,, icn lie lias been a
prominent member ever since. He has
occupied every position in the gift of

the church open to laymen, such
Recording Steward, Sunday School
Superintendent, Class Leader, etc. Hi
has been a delegate to each annual
Conference since the union, and a mem
ber of each General Conference since
i&gt;&gt;-8. He has been twice appointed by
the General Conferen niembe-

the General Hoard of Missions, and
lias been secretary of the finance com
mittee during the last two General
Con fere- : Su.i I. Mr. Gra;

lias been marked by an honest activity
in the prosecution of his business, and
a strict integrity in his dealings with
his fcllowmcn.

MKN OR CANADA.

IGHT REV. MAU
RICE SCOLLARD

Bishop of Huron, London,
Ont, was born in Toronto
on the 2ist of June, 1836.
He is the fourth son of the
late John Spread Baldwin,
and cousin of the late Hon.
Robert Baldwin. He re
ceived his early education
at the Upper Canada Col
lege, subsequently entered
the University and gradu
ated at Trinity College,
Toronto, in 1859. In 1860
he was ordained deacon by
the late Bishop Cronyn.
His first appointment was
curate to the late Dr. St.
George Caulfield, of St.
Thomas. In 1862 he en
tered upon his first inde
pendent charge as incum
bent of St. Paul s Church,
Port Dover. In 1865 he
was appointed to St. Luke s
Church, Montreal. In 1870
he became assistant minis
ter at Christ s Church
Cathedral, Montreal, and in
the same } r ear was appoint
ed one of its canons. On the death of
the Very Rev. Dean Bethune in 1872,
he was unanimously elected rector of
the parish of Montreal, and subse
quently made Dean of Montreal. In
October, 1883, he was elected Bishop
of the Diocese of Huron, and conse
crated in Christ s Church Cathedral,
Montreal, in Xovember following.
Thus being called to the higher work
of the Episcopate, he returned to pre
side over the diocese which had given
him Hoi}- Orders, and where the first
years of his ministerial life had been
spent. Besides the many important
parochial duties His Lordship has. so

faithfull} discharged, he has written
several pamphlets, and two books en
titled " A Break in the Ocean Cable "
and " Life in a Look," which have had
a wide circulation. These books are
eminently clear and scriptural, and give
a very correct idea of the views and style
of their gifted author. Bishop Baldwin
is a fluent and impressive preacher,
and as a pulpit orator, a logical reasoner,
and a true and faithful ambassador of
Christ, he is widely known and highly
appreciated all over the Dominion. He
is remarkable for his earnestness, his
strong simple faith, and his singular
devotion to the Master s service.

372

MEN OF* CANADA.

J^ f H. GULI.EDGE, Oakville, Out.,
&gt; was boru in that place on the

^&lt;S i yth of November, 1851. He
is the youngest son of Henry Gtil-
ledge, Esq., Somersetshire, Eng., who
came to Canada and settled in Oakville,
and for many years carried on a
saddlery business there. His educa
tion was commenced at the public
school and completed under private
tutors. On leaving school he entered
upon an apprenticeship to the saddlery
business in his father s shop, and
finished his trade in Jamestown, New
York State, U.S.A., on the 3rd of .May.

I. He then returned to Oakville,

nnd on the 51)1 of June,
iS-i, \\-as accepted as a
partner in his father s busi
ness. lu- being at that time
only nineteen years of ai;c.
This partnership continued
until 1X77, -\vlun lie bought
out his father s interest, and
since that time has carried
on the business alone. At
first the making of harness
was the only line to which
attention was given, but the
present owner has added
boots and shoes, trunks,
valises, etc. In fact any
thing in first-class leather
goods can be purchased
there. He has been very
successful, the business in
creasing year by year, until
now it is safe to say that lie
has the most extensive trade
in his line in Western On
tario. Mr. Gul ledge attri
butes his success largely to
keeping reliable goods and
selling them at a reasonable
margin of profit. He has
a ready grasp of all the re
quirements of his business,
and brings to bear upon
every department the skill and experi
ence of a thorough practical training.
In religion he is an Episcopalian,
being a member of St. Jude s Church,
Oakville. In politics he is a strong
Conservative, and takes an active in
terest in all matters pertaining to his
party. He has been a member of the
Oakville Town Council three years,
having been twice elected by acclama
tion, which is an evidence of the esti
mation in which he is held in the
community. He was married on the

2 1st of March, iSSi. to Miss Jane
. \nnanda ( &gt;liphant, daughter of 1 )uiicait
Oliphant, of ( Jakvilie, ( hit.

373

\\ /ARREN TOTTEN,
VV Q.C., Woodstock,
Out., was born in Paris,
Brant County, on the 23rd
May, 1835. He was edu
cated at the Common and
Grammar schools, studied
law at twenty-one, and was
admitted in 1861 to practice
as a Solicitor. In 1862 he
was called to the Bar and
enrolled on the books of the
Law Society, Toronto. He
practiced law at Paris from
1 86 1 to 1864, then for two
years in Brantford. In 1866
he removed to Woodstock,
where he still continues to
practice. Mr. Totten en
tered public life at the age
of forty, when he was elect
ed Deputy Reeve (Town
Council), and has been al
most continuously connect
ed with the same. He filled
the office of Mayor two
years, was Reeve and De
puty Reeve several times
during his connection with

the Council, and is now first

Deputy Reeve. He has
been a member of the craft
of A.F. & A.M. nearly twenty years,
is a member of the A.O.U.W., in which
he has held the various offices of chair
man of Committee on Laws, Grand
Overseer, Grand Foreman and Grand
Master Workman. In 1889 he was
elected by the Grand Lodge of Ontario
its first Solicitor, which office he has
lit-ld continuously since, being elected
by acclamation at each annual session.
In 1885 and 1886 he was elected by the
Grand Lodge of Ontario one of its re
presentatives to the Supreme Lodge.
In iS86 he was elected Supreme
Trustee, which office he filled until the
recent session at Detroit, when he re

tired, and was elected chairman of the
Committee on Appeals. He is also
connected with the Royal Arcanum,
having filled the office of Grand Regent
two years, represented the Grand Coun
cil in the Supreme Council, and is now
a member of the Committee on Appeals
and Grievances in the Supreme Council.
He is Solicitor for Canada for the Order
of Fraternal Guardians. Mr. Totten s
life has been a continued response to
tin-, apparently, unlimited appeals to
assist in the welfare of much that has
bcrn outside of his profession. He is
a member of the Church of England,
and is an ex-warden.

374

MI:N &lt; &gt;i CANADA.

JOHN JOSEPH GKK, M.D.,
C.M., Trinity and Victoria,
F.T.M.C. and M.C.P.S.O.,
Toronto, Out., was born on the ist of
November, 1860, in Rainham township,
H.ildimand County. His parents are
Hiram and Mary Ann Hall Gee, his
father being a prosperous farmer in
Haldimand County. His mother came
from England, and his father is de-
nded from the U. E. Loyalists. The
latter has si.-rvi.-d for about twenty years
in the Township and County Councils
! laldiinaml, and at present holds the
office of In spe ! &gt;r of said

county. The subject of our sketch

received his education under
difficulties, only being able
to attend scliool in the winter
months, but by faithful ap
plication and perseverance.
he obtained a third-class
teachers certificate before
he attained the age oft wen ty .
He then attended the Model
School at Caledonia, and
commenced teaching in iSSi i.
He taught three years, after
which he attended High
School at Caledonia for
eighteen months, preparing
for matriculation in medi
cine. Here he obtained a
second-class grade " A "
certificate, on which he
taught one year. He en
tered Trinity Medical Col
lege in 1887 and graduated
in 1890 with the following
degrees : M. D.,C.M., Trinity
University; M. D., C. M~,
Victoria University ; F. T.
M.C., Trinity Medical Col
lege ; and M.C.P.S.O., mem
ber of the College of Phy
sicians and Surgeons of
Ontario. He was a student
with Dr. W. S. Clark, of
Toronto, and in 1890, when the latter
went to Europe for his health, he took
charge of his practice. Dr. Clark, on
his return, resolved to go to California
to reside permanently, when Dr. ( .
purchased his practice, and now retains
this large and profitable connection.
His office is on the corner of (ierrard
and Jarvis streets, Toronto. Dr. ( ,

u adherent of Methodist Church.
IK- is also secretary of the Younx
People S v ill Bond Street Con
gregational Church, is a member of the
Masonic Hrotlu-rhood. and is medical
examiner in Rainbow Council, Royal
Templars. In politics he is Reform.

MEN OK CANADA.

375

TACHLAN E. McKIN-
Jl NON, St. Catharines,
^ Out., was born on
the i Qth of September, 1854,
at Owen Sound, Out. His
father was the late Rev.
John McKinnon, Presby
terian minister, who served
the church at Carleton Place
and Owen Sound for a num
ber of years. He died when
the subject of our sketch
was but ten years of age,
and the family were kept
together and educated by
the mother, with the help
of the eldest son, who is
now superintendent of the
Industrial School at Minrico.
Mr. McKinnon received his
education at the Grammar
School, Carleton Place, and
Owen Sound High School,
and at the age of fourteen
commenced work at the
hardware business with Mr.
Kough, of Owen Sound.
After serving a term of four
years there, he removed to
St. Catharines and engaged
in the same business with
Mr. Jeffrey, with whom he
remained three years. A partnership
was then entered into under the firm
name of McKinnon & Co., which took
in the carriage hardware department of
Mr. Jeffrey s business. In the year
1878 Mr. McKinnon bought out Mr.
Jeffrey s interest, and formed a partner
ship with Mr. Mitchell under the name
of McKinnon & Mitchell. This firm
existed for ten years, when it was dis
solved, Mr. McKinnon taking the manu
facturing department, which had been
commenced in i8Si. The business is
still carried on by him alone under the
name of McKinnon, I)ash oc Hardware
C&lt;&gt;. .which is also the name of a branch

company in Buffalo, N.Y., which he
established in 1887. Both of these
concerns have been eminently success
ful, owing largely to several patents on
articles manufactured by them, issued
to Mr. McKinnon in Canada and the
United States. The extensive business
now controlled by him is the result of
his thorough knowledge of the require
ments of his trade, the marked ability
displayed in conducting it, and the in
creasing energy so noticeable in his
whole career. Mr. McKinnon was
married in February, iS;S, to Miss
Kmma K. Armstrong, and he is blessed
with a happy home and family.

MI-.N OF CANADA.

graduated with honors in
the year 1X69. After this
IK- entered Victoria Medical
College, Toronto, ai.d gra
duated from this institution
in 187(1, and in the same
year graduated from the
College of Physicians and
Surgeons. He then com
menced the practice of his
profession in the village of
Bhievale, remaining there
nearly four years. In 1874
he removed to Sea forth,
where he continues to prac
tice. Since settling here
he has acquired a very large
practice, the extent of which
necessitated him, in 1891,
associating as his partner
Dr. Charles Mackay, whose
portrait appears on the
opposite page. Dr. Scott
was married to Miss Eliza
beth F. Rath on the 5th
of February, 1873. He
spent his earl} life on a
farm, and still owns a farm,
which he has a deer

JAMES G. SCOTT, M.D., Sea-
forth, Ont.. was born on the
I3th of February, 1842, at
Gait, Waterloo County. He received
his education at the public schools and
Toronto Normal School. At the latter
institution he obtained two Normal
School certificates. After this he
taught in the public school of Petrolia,
in school section No. 6, McKillop town
ship, and in Oil Springs (Lambton
County i public school, of which he was
principal. In the latter place he com
menced his professional studies with
Dr. Savage. In the year 1867 he at
tended the University of Michigan and

park, and which he lias
V stocked with thoroughbred

cattle and horses. He is
also a breeder of imported Shetland
ponies and thoroughbred poultry. Dr.
Scott has been a member of the Pres
byterian Church for many years, and
added to his already busy life is the
position of a trustee of the Collegiate
Institute, and fora number of years was
a member of the Municipal Council.
He is a member of A.F. & A.M. Alex
andria Lodge No. 158, of A.O.l AY.,
Royal Templars of Temperance, and
Ancient Order of Foresters. I or a
number of years he was treasurer of
the Executive Court of thvhf
and is also medical examiner for several
i ranee companies.

OF- CANADA.

377

/CHARLES MACKAY,M.D.,C.M.,
( ^ Seafortli, Out., (nephew of Rev.
Vta^-^z; Dr. MacKay, of the Presby
terian Mission, Formosa, China,) was
born on the i6th of August, 1862, in
McKillop township, Huron County.
He received his education at the public
and High schools, Seaforth, where he
obtained a second-class certificate. He
then taught for two years, after which
he attended the Normal School, Toron
to. After this he taught at Brucefield,
at the same time taking up university
work, and in 18X4 was engaged in
the High School, Seaforth, continuing
there three years. In 18X7 he en

tered Trinity Medical College, Toronto,
graduating in 1891 with the highest
honors. His career at college was a
brilliant one, being gold medalist of
his class, and valedictorian for 1891,
and standing third at the final examin
ation for the degree of M.D., C.M.,
Trinity University. At the annual
dinner given by Trinity Medical Col
lege he was appointed chairman, (hi
the strength of his splendid record at
college, a tempting offer of a partner
ship, which lie accepted, was made him
by the skilful and now well-known
Dr. J. (i. vScott, whose portrait appears
on the opposite page.

MKN &lt; &gt;! CANADA.

I NTHONY FRANCIS FORBES,

X\ Hamilton, Out., was born at
V Annapolis, Nova Scotia. He
is the eldest son of the late Captain
A. \ r . S. Forbes. On retiring from
active service in the army, he was
appointed Sub-Collector of Imperial
Customs at Yarmouth, N. S. The
subject of our sketch commenced his
education in England, and continued
it in this country. He was appointed
Sub-Collector at Shelhurne. X.S.. in
S, and was subsequently removed
to Annapolis, X. S.. as Comptroller of
Customs and Xavi-atioii Laws and
thence to Aricbat. C.I 5., to fill a similar

position. On the transfer of the duties
executed by Imperial Customs offu-crs
to the officers of the Colonial Customs
in 1855, he came to Hamilton. Out.,
where he has since resided, doing a
large and growing business as stork
broker and agent for inland and ocean
marine and fire insurance companies.
In religion lie is an Episcopalian, and
was a church warden ot the Church ot
the Ascension in 1X65 and 1X66. In
politics be is a Libc l Conservative.
Mr. 1 orbeswas married in 1X53. at An-
napolis, N.S., to I. aliali. eldest daughter
of Mr. Justice Ritchie, and widov.
Charles MacColla, barrUcr.

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379

/2JECIL H. FITTON, D.D.S, and
1 L.D.S., Simcoe, County of Nor-

^ ^&lt;s&gt; folk, Out., was born the year
1863 in Toronto. His parents came to

Canada from England in 1858. His
father, on coining to Canada, engaged
in the agricultural business. He has
three sons Cecil H., being the young
est; the oldest is a Surveyor and Civil
Engineer of Orillia; the second is in
the Canadian Hank of Commerce. The
subject of onr sketch received his edu
cation at the public schools, Toronto
Trinity College, and the University of
Toronto. He graduated in 1887, and
the same year opened an office in

Simcoe, where he commenced the prac
tice of his profession, and where he
has succeeded in building up a large
and remunerative business. He has
already gained a good reputation in
dentistry, and bids fair to move in the
front rank of his profession. Mr. Fitton
is a member of the Church of Kngland.
He is president of the society of the
Sons of Canada Brittania Lodge No.
35, is vice-president of the Sons of
England Royal Lodge No. 130, and is
president of the Canadian Mutual Loan
and Investment Company of Simcoe.
Mr. Fitton was married in September,
1888, to Miss Minnie Malone.

MI:N OF CANADA.

LEXANDER ARMSTRONG
HUGHSON, barrister-at-law,
Orangeville, Out, was born
there on the 8th of January, 1861.
His parents were Andrew and Martha
Hnghson, the latter being a daughter
&lt;if the Rev. Alexander Armstrong,
Church of England clergyman. Hi
father followed the teaching profession.
Tiie subject of our sketch received his
education at the public and High
scl; Ol ille. He be -an the

study of law in the year 1*77 with
Judg e McCarthy, Jud.ne &lt;&gt;f the- County
Dufferin. He- was admitted to the
I Jar in the year iSS2, and for two y.

was partner in the firm of McCarthy,
Walsh & Hugh son. Since the year
1885 he has been practicing alone, and
has already secured a large client;
Mr. Hughson is town clerk of ( )rangc-
ville. In religion he is a nu-nibc:
the Church of England, and in politics
a Conservative, and takes an active in
terest in his party, and in all mar
pertaining to the welfare of the country.

IK- u a member of the Independent

ier of r.s, of which he is

hief Ranker, and is also a meiu-

: of the Sous of Ireland Protestant

.ition. of which he is also p:
dent.

MEN OF- CANADA.

f"&gt;

KS ROBINSON, M.D., Brampton,
Out., was born November 4th, 1835, in
"*&gt; Claude, Peel Co. He was edu
cated at Toronto High School, and matricu
lated in Toronto University in 1859. He then
entered the Toronto School of Medicine, and
was licensed by the Ontario College of Physi
cians and Surgeons in 1862. In 1863 he
graduated at Jefferson Medical College, Pa.,
U.S., and then began practice in his native
town. In 1879 he was elected to the Local
Legislature for the County of Cardwell. He
was also coroner for the County of Peel for
many years. Dr. Robinson is an adherent of
the Presbyterian Church, a member of the
Masonic Brotherhood, of the A.O.U.W. and
the A. O.K. In politics he belongs to the
Liberal party. His brother is an eminent
medical professor in New York city and the
author of many valuable manuals, and his
son, who is a graduate of Toronto University.
is his assistant. Dr. Robinson was married
in 1868 to Miss Kllen Standing, who died
in 1884, and, in 1890, to Miss I/&gt;wes, of
Brampton.

^jVfEIIv McCRLV
^ \ citor, Caiui

McCRIMMON, barrister and soli-
Canada Life Chambers, To
ronto, was born June 23rd, 1858, at Vank-
leek Hill, County of Prescott. He was edu
cated at the High School in his native county.
He began life at lumbering on the Upper
Ottawa, and afterwards lived for three years in
Wyoming and Utah territories as agent for the
well known " Star Stage Route," which occa
sioned the celebrated "Star Route Fraud" case.
From 1882 to 1884, with the exception of a
few months, Mr. McCrimmon studied law at
St. Thomas and Ridgetown. He was called
to the Bar at Michaelmas Term, 1887, an d
practised in St. Thomas for nine months,
when the firm of McCrimmon 6t McCrimmon
located in Toronto, and united witli Macdonald
.X: Macintosh, of Cornwall. Since then the
IK-W firm has been known as Macdonald,
Macintosh & McCrimmon, and are building
up a large practice. He is an adherent of
the Presbyterian Church, a member of the
Dominion Court of the Canadian Order of
Foresters, and was elected president of the
Young Men s Liberal Club in 1890.

Mix &lt; &gt;|- k. A MAJ - \.

BRA HAM FULLER ATKINSON,
D.C.L., late rector of St. George s
) Church, St. Catharines, Ont., son
of Aaron Atkinson, Esq., of Moate, County
Westmeath, Ireland, was born at the latter
place April 27th, 1803. Having completed
his education at Trinity College, Dublin, he
came to Canada in 1827, and was soon after
wards ordained by Bishop Stewart, of Quebec.
For eight years he was assistant minister of
Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal, which he
left, amid universal regret, to take charge of
Bath, near Kingston, where he remained four
years. In 1840 he removed to St. Catharines,
where for nearly twenty-five years he was
rector of St. George s Church and parish.
Dr. Atkinson was one of the most eloquent
preachers of his day, gifted with a voice of
great compass and sweetness, which made him
prominent as a reader in pathos, fervency and
dramatic power. He received the honorary
degree of D.C.L. from the University of
Trinity College, Toronto. In 1833 he mar
ried Anne, daughter of Amos Ansl
of Kingston. He &lt;lied February 24th, is

A\ pi. PRYOR ATKINSON. M.A.,bar-
\ \ rister, Toronto, was born on ijth
February, 1836, at Montreal. He is the son
of the late rector of St. George s Church.
St. Catharines, whose biography appears on
this page. Having graduated in 1857 at
Trinity University, Mr. Atkinson entered the
law office of Richard Miller, Q.C., St. Catha
rines, and subsequently that of Messrs.
Cameron & McMichael, Toronto. He was
called to the Bar in 1860. In 1869 he gave
up the practice of law and l&gt;ecame secretary-
treasurer of the Incorporated Synod of tin-
diocese of Toronto, which he held fifteen \ .
He has been Bursar of Trinity College for the
past ten years, was secretary of \Vest York
Liberal-Conservative Association, and in i
organized the Parkdale Liberal-Conservative
Association, of which he wa-
has also been a memlx/r &lt;&gt;f the 1 arkdaU- Muni
cipal Council, and in is&lt;ji was elected a:
man in Toronto. In 1*77 Mr. A OUT-

i Mary Elizabeth, daughter of &gt;rge

Maynard. He is a member of the An :
Church and of the A.F. and A.M.

CANADA.

383

.TAPLETON CAL-
DECOTT,Toronto,
Out., was born on the
1 5th of September, 1836, in
Chester, Eng. He received
his education at Chorlton
High School, Manchester,
Eng. After finishing his
education, he served a full
apprenticeship to the dry
goods trade in Manchester.
He then spent a short time
in Glasgow, after which he
went to London. In 1858
he came to Canada and ac
cepted a position in a mer
cantile house in Montreal.
He immediately connected
himself with the Montreal
Mercantile Literary Asso
ciation, and soon became its
president. He afterwards
helped to found the famous
Mercantile Literarj Society,
which twenty-five years ago
gathered around it some of
the ablest literary and legal
talent of Montreal. Mr.
Caldecott was buyer for A.
M. Ross & Co. three years.
He then entered the firm of
James Claxton & Co., re
presenting them in Western Canada
for several years. In 1878 he formed
a partnership with Messrs. Burton,
Harris & Spence, opening a business
in Toronto under the firm name of
Caldecott, Burton & Co. This firm
now does business from Halifax, X.S.,
to Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Our subject served as a full private
during the Fenian Raid. He is a
member of the Church of England,
has been a warden, delegate to the
Synod, and held almost "every office
open to laymen in the church. He
wus president of Toronto Y.M.C.A.
several years, and vice-president of

Montreal Y.M.C.A. a number of years.
He has been a director of several char
itable associations, leader of Bible class,
and Sabbath School Superintendent.
He is chairman of the dry ooods sec
tion of Toronto Board of Trade. In
politics he is a Liberal, with strong free
trade principles, although attached to
British connection and British form of
government. He has always been a
contributor to the press and to various
magaxines. Mr. Caldecott was married
on the 2nd of December, 1867, to
Emma Mary, daughter of H. Arnold,
Principal of the British Canadian
School, Montreal.

\1 i-.N OF* CANAI . \.

i;\ . EPHRAIM EVANS, D.D.,
London, Out., was born on the

^ 30th of June, 1803, at King-
ston-upon-Hull. His father was Capt.
James Evans, who had charge of
several ships in Her Majesty s Trans
port Service. Our subject emigrated
to Canada in 1820, settling in Lower
Canada. In 1824 he removed to Upper
Canada and followed the teaching pro
fession. He was converted in 1826, and
at once entered the ministry, and was
ordained in 1830 by Bishop Hedding.
Mr. Evans labored on the following
circuits: Augusta, Kingston, Cobourg,
St. Catharines, Niagara, Hamilton, and

was &lt;&gt;ue year soliciting sub
scriptions lor Victoria Uni
versity, Coboiirg. He was
then appointed editor of the
C/ii islidti (itninfidii, which
position he held three years.
After that he was chairman
of the Western District one
year, and, at the dissolution
of the Union, was appointed
Superintendent of English
Wesleyan Missions at Lon
don, and after five years, on
the restoration of the Union,
lie was appointed to Toron
to. In 1848 he was ap
pointed General Superin
tendent of the English
Wesleyan Missions in the
Maritime Provinces, being
four years at Halifax, N.S.,
two years at Charlottetown,
P.E.I., and three years in
the college at Sackville,
N.B. He then returned to
Ontario and was chosen
Superintendent of Kingston
Circuit and chairman of that
District. He was next ap
pointed Grand Superinten
dent of the Missions in
British Columbia. He re
mained there nine years, then returned
to Ontario and became Superintendent
of Hamilton Circuit and chairman ot
the District. After two years service
here, he was appointed Superintendent
of Yorkville and chairman of Toronto
District, remaining there two years.
He then became. Superintendent oi
in Industrial School and chairman
of St. Thomas District. At Brantford
Conference he was superannuated.
Mr. Evans was twice married first, on
t ne 371)1 of June, 1833. to Charlotte,
daughter of Hon. Ma nil Shaw,

and again, in 1X74, to Mary K., daugh
ter of Robert Gunn, Wallace-town.

MEN

CANADA.

385

&gt;EV. JOHN REYNOLDS,
Highgate, Ont, was born in
&gt; Cornwall, Eng., January
30th, 1837. When six years old his
father s family came to Canada first
settling in Cobonrg, and, after several
changes, finally locating in Kent
County. When very young he at
tended school in England, and after
wards in Cobourg, but he never took a
complete course in any institution be
yond the public schools. Mr. Reynolds
is a self-educated man in the true sense
of the word, and is well read in the
highest branches of literature, in addi
tion to his theological attainments.

During the short period he was at
school he made rapid progress in know
ledge, and in 1859 was able to take out
a teacher s certificate, and taught from
1859 to 1865. In 1865, at Strathroy,
he entered the Methodist ministry,
having been received on probation,
with ten others, by Niagara Conference
of the M. E. Church in Canada. He
has served the following circuits from
1865 to 1891, namely: Sombra, Ennis-
killen, Sandwich, Wallaceburg, Park
Hill, Embro, Pelham, Barton, Smith-
ville, Brant, Ingersoll, Avon, Vienna
and Highgate. He was ordained as
deacon in the M. E. Church by Bishop
Smith in 1867, and received
ordination as elder by
Bishop Richardson in 1869.
During his professional life
of thirty years he has held
many important positions
on committees, was a dele
gate to all the General Con
ferences of the late M. E.
Church, held after he was
eligible thereto, and to the
Union General Conference
of 1883. He was also elect
ed a reserve delegate to the
General Conference of the
Methodist Church held since
the union. Mr. Reynolds
was contributing editor
for years to the Canada
Christian Adrocatc. He is
now P. C. and representa
tive to the Grand Council
of R. T. & T., also overseer
of A.O.U.W., chaplain in
I.O.F., etc. He was married
on the 18th of September,
1 86 1, to Miss Lowes, of
Romney, Out., and has a
family of four sons and four
daughters, who will do well
to emulate his energetic
spirit.

386

MEN or- CA.NADA.

^ *EY. JOSEPH R.
W GUNDY, Sarnia,
\^i ( hit., was born in
the year iS; v S at Mount-
melick, Ireland. His father,
. Win. Gundy, was for
fifty years a Methodist
a-her, and three of his
brothers were also in the
ranks of the ministry. His
primary education was re
ceived at the public schools
of ( hitario, and continued
at St. Catharines Academy
and Toronto University.
He was called to the work
of the ministry when but
twenty-one years of age.
His first appointment was
Owen Sound, then Mont
real, Lindsay, Yorkville and
London. Mr. Gundy was
married on September 26th,
1865, to Miss Isabella,
daughter of \Vm. Eveleigh,
Esq., of Cote St. Leonard,
near Montreal. His first
appointment as a married
man was Omeuiee, where
he remained four years.
His subsequent appoint
ments have been : Tilson-
burg, four years; Waterford, Cains-
vine, Harristou, Exeter, Ridgetown,
, Essex Centre, and Sarnia, his
Mr. Gundy was con-
Xew Connexion Church

in 1874. He took an

active part in the union movement at
that time, and also in the subsequent
when all the Methodist

&gt;

une n

luld the office of chairman in the fol-
living districts: Ridgetown, Aylmer,
Windsor -uul Sarnia, and at the Con-
Ire ce of 890 was elected president.
,,,s a member of the first General
Conference of Canada, and of each

General Conference but one since that
time. He has always taken an act, v,
part in the Conference work of the
church. Mr. Gundy is diligent, tei
and faithful, and readily gains he
fidencc and I ol Ins parish

and ^* ^^Trtl^^
lug up the Church of &lt; .-1

and spiritually on the chfterent char

on *** ^ ** ^. ^

charge numljers over fixe
member, and is one of lie bat
pointed churches in the \\ est.
&lt; &lt;,undy has 1 ^fi

With tin e mov,,n,nt and

works hard for rohibil

MEN OK CANADA.

387

VID DOUGLAS WILSON,
Seaforth, Out., was born June
2nd, 1839, in North Dumfries,
Waterloo County. He received his
education at the public schools and Gait
Grammar School. He obtained a first-
class certificate and taught his old school
in North Dumfries for five years. In
1865 his eyesight failing him, he en
gaged in the egg business, which has
now reached gigantic proportions, ship
ping something like a million and a
half do/en per year to New York,
Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal, Liver
pool and London. Mr. Wilson is a
member of the Presbyterian Church,

and has been an elder for twenty-three
years, and Sunday School Superinten
dent ever since the church at Seaforth
was organized. He was reeve of the
town for fifteen years, but declined re
election in 1891. He belongs to the
Masonic Brotherhood, also to the Royal
Templars of Temperance. He was
married in 1859 to Helen Richard
son, of Waterloo, grand-daughter of
Tibbie Shiel, of St. Mary s Cottage,
Selkirkshire, Scotland. Mrs. Wilson
died in 1885, leaving seven children.
He was married again in 1891 to Annie
Duthie, of Jarvis, Aberdeenshire, Scot-
laud.

388

MEN

CANADA.

ROBERT AYLWARD,
B.A., pastor of the First Con-
jS&gt; gregational Church, London,
Ont., was born at Huuston, Sussex
County, England, July 22nd, 1856.
He received his education at private
schools and New College, London,
Hng., and afterwards graduated with
the degree of B.A. at Victoria Univer
sity, Cobourg. He is also an associate
of the SfiujtHS Acadcmicus of England
and Wales in theological science.
Before entering the ministry he was in
a mercantile establishment. He was
ordained to the work of the ministry
pastor of High Street Congregational

Church, West Bromwich, Eng., on June
nth, 1885, where he remained until
1887, when he came to Canada. On
his arrival in Canada he became
pastor of the Congregational Church
at Cobourg. In 1890 he resigned tin-
pastorate of this church to take the over
sight of his present charge, which is the
largest in the I ational denomina

tion in Western Ontario. Ittvas estab
lished in 1*37. The building occti]
an excellent site on Dunclas street, and
is a handsome and comfortable struc
ture. Mr. Aylward was married on
obcr 5th, iS,S6, to Miss Bridget A.
Ritchie, of Havant, England.

MKN

389

V. JOHN POTTS,
).D., Secretary of
Education in
the Methodist Church of
Canada, Toronto, Out., was
born at Maguire s Bridge,
Ireland, in 1836. At the
early age of seventeen he
came to America, first
settling at Kingston, and
subsequently Hamilton,
where he engaged in mer
cantile pursuits. This work,
however, was not congenial
to his tastes, and at the soli
citation of friends, along
with his own natural de
sires, prior to the expiration
of his arts course at Victoria
College, Cobourg, he was
induced to stud}- for the
ministry. His probationary
period was passed at Mark-
ham, Aurora, Newmarket
and Thorold. After ordina
tion, his first appointment
was London, as assistant to
theVenerable Richard Jones,
then Yorkville, and in 1866
was chosen the first pastor
of Centenary Methodist
Church, Hamilton, and such
were his talents, and so forcible his
preaching, that he soon filled the
church. He then accepted a call to
St. James Street Church, Montreal,
subsequently serving there a second
time. Similar success attended him in
this new field. At the expiration of
three years he returned to Toronto, as
pastor of the Metropolitan Church, also
subsequently serving this church a
second time. He also served Elm
Street Church, Toronto, a third time.
In 1878 he received the degree of D.I .
from Ohio Wesleyan University. Dr.
Potts is a member of the Hoard and
Senate of Victoria Vnivcrsitv, and of

the Board of Montreal Theological
College. He is one of the Dominion
representatives on the International
Committee, which selects the Sabbath
School lessons for the world. In 1879
he was appointed chairman of the Home
for Incurables. He is a staunch sup
porter of temperance. Rev. Dr. Potts
is gifted with no ordinary power of elo
quence, possessing a complete master v
over his subject, and a splendid voice
in the delivery of it. A Methodist of
Methodists, he is a man of most liberal
views, and is respected and esteemed
by those outside its pale, both as a man
and a minister.

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THOMAS H. PARKER, ex-mayor

A- of Woodstock, and one of its
most successful business men, was born
in Cumberland, Eng., on the loth of
February, 1828. His parents were
John and Jane (Harrison) Parker.
Both the Parkers and Harrisons are
(.Id Cumberland families. In 1831 the
familv emigrated to Canada and settled
in lYu-rhorough, where our subject
-.it fifteen years in farming and at
tending a public school part of the time.
In ix.}6 his father moved to Zorra town
ship, Oxford County, where he pur
chased a farm and cultivated it for some
vears. At the age of twenty, our sub

ject returned to Peterbo
rough, engaging in the
lumber business in the sum
mer and attending tlie Rev.
Mr. Tavlor s (irammar
School during the winter.
I ; rom 1850 to 1855 he v,
at Brantford and Hamilton
as a merchant s apprentice.
He then removed to Wood
stock and commenced busi
ness for himself. At the
expiration of one year he
formed a partnership with
John D. Hood. He con
tinued in this business until
1873, when, having realized
a competency, he sold out
and retired from active busi
ness. While in trade, Mr.
Parker s excellent business
habits, keen insight and
ready grasp of all matters
pertaining to the welfare of
the community, were patent
to the public, and he was fre
quently called upon to fill
various public offices. He
was in the Council several
years, and subsequently
filled the office of first and
second deputy reeve. In
1878 he was elected mayor, and was
so popular that he was re-elected by
acclamation the next year. He was
president of the Mechanics Institute,
was the first president of Woodstock
Board of Trade, and has always b
identified with all matters pertaining
to the welfare of the town. In poli
tics he is Reform. He belongs to
the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Parker
was married on the ist of June,
iX^&gt;, to Miss Annie, daughter
Jain/ Hood. H-&lt;j.. \c\vcastle-oii-Tvnc,
"sis . John I. Hood, mentioned

abo\e. Their family consist-, ot two
daughfa

MEN OF* CANADA.

^TNUNCAN SMITH,
1 M.B.,Fingal,Ont.,
was born at North
Knapdale,Arg\-lesliire, Scot
land, on the 1 5th September,
1865. He is the son of
Dugald Smith and Mary
McArthnr of that place.
His father was a shoemaker,
and came to Canada for the
benefit of his family, but
lives retired, never taking
up any business. Dr. Smith
was only seven years of age
when his parents left Scot
land. He received his early
education at the public
schools of Belmont, in the
County of Middlesex, where
they settled on coming to
Canada, and afterwards at
tended the Dresden public
school. He then returned
to Belmont and began the
study of medicine, and
matriculated at London in
1884, and graduated in
April, 1 890, taking honorary
certificates in both the
primary and final years.
In. May, 1890, he also
graduated at Toronto Uni
versity with the degree of M.B., and the other to John McTavish, who is
the week after passed the College of engaged, like his brothers, in the flax
Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario, business. Dr. Smith is a member of
At the end of his third year s studies the Presbyterian Church, as all his
Dr. Smith bought out a practice in the ancestors have been. In that part of
northern part of \Yisconsin, U.S. the Highlands of Scotland where he
After graduation he opened an office was born Presbyterianism is the pre-
and drug store in Port Stanley, where vailing religion", and its people are
he now is. His father s family con- tenacious of their creed and church
;isted of eight children the three wherever they are found. In Dr.
eldest sons are now engaged in carrying Smith s religions views and preference
on a large and increasing flax business, is seen illustrated the loyalty of the
and the youngest son is in the clothing people of the Highlands "of Scotland,
and tailoring business. His two eldest no matter where they are scattered,
Bisters, Jessie and Eliza, are married- in standing by the honest and sturdy
the one to John McColl, a farmer, and faith of their ancestors.

392

\1 I \ &gt;l CA.NAl A

ELI AS ROGERS, coal merchant,
Toronto, Out., was born on the
^^ 23rd of June, 1850, and be
longs to one of the oldest families in
the County of York. His great-grand
father, Timothy Rogers, came to this
province from the United States about
the year 1800, bringing with him forty
families and settling near the village
of Newmarket, Out. The subject of
our sketch spent the early years of his
life on the old farm, and, at the age of
twenty-one, made his first commercial
venture in the lumber business, at which
he was successful. A fe\v years later he
became interested ill coal mining oper

ations iu Jefferson County,
Pa., and shortly after this
turned his attention entirely
to the coal trade. About
the year iSjo he came t&lt;&gt;
Toronto, and in partnership
with Mr. F. C. Dinniny, of
Khnira, X.Y., laid the foun
dation of the business which
has now grown to be one ot
the most extensive of its
kind on the continent. Al
though still a young man,
he is probably the best
known dealer iu fuel in the
Dominion. The secret of
his success, so early in life,
is in great measure due to
the strength of character
and determination inherited
from his parents. To this
he added industry and a
good business training,
which, when brought to bear
with his well-known perse
verance, has placed him
where he now stands. Mr.
Rogers is a member of the
Council of the Toronto
Board of Trade, a director
on the Boards of the
Bible Society, Willard Tract
Society and the Y. M.C.A., and takes
an active interest in all matters pertain
ing to the general welfare and pros
perity of Toronto. After serving one
year in the Toronto City Council, Mr.
Rogers was presented with a petition,
signed by over five thousand voters, re
questing him to become a candidate lor
the Mayoralty for iSSS. Though much
against his inclination, he was finally
induced to consent, The contest, which
was one of the keenest Toronto lias
r known, resulted in the election
of his opponent by a small majority
through a third candidate being pla
ill the field.

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393

RTHUR GEORGE WEST-
_^LAKK, photographer, Wood-

^ stock, Ont., was born on the
4th of August, 1867, at Grimsby, Ont.
He received his education at private
schools and at the public schools of
London, Ont. He commenced business
life as a newspaper bo} in London,
which occupation he followed for two
years, at the same time attending school.
At the n.ne of fifteen he entered the
establishment of Frank Cooper, pho
tographer, London, and articled himself
to him to learn the business. He was
employed in this establishment for
about .seven years. In October, 1889,

he opened a studio in the town of
Woodstock, where he has since con
tinued. Since settling here, the char
acter of his work has assured for him
the largest trade in the town. He does
nothing but first-class work, and con
fines himself to photographs alone,
availing himself of all that is new
from time to time in the better equip
ment of his business. Although still
a young man, the citizens of Wood
stock consider him one of the best
photographers in the province. In re
ligion he is a member of the Church of
England. He is also a member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

394

MIC.N OP- CA.NA.DA-

i-w^^

[ROMAS ALEXANDER, Collec-

-^- lor of Inland Revenue, London,
Out., was born on the 301)1 of October,
1845, at Kingston, Out. His parents
were David and Jane (Sleith) Alex
ander. His father died in 1875, his
mother is still living. Mr. Alexander

educated at the public and Grammar
schools and Queen s University of
Kingston. After leaving the Univer
sity, he \\.-is mathematical master of
the Kingston Colk-giati- Institute for

,t three years. In the year 1870
lie received an appointment in the
Inland Revenue service at Toronto,
and afterwards served at King.ston,

Waterloo, London, Sarnia, Brant ford
and other places. He was appointed
Collector of Inland Revenue at London
in 1883, where he has continued ever
since, and has proved himself to be
an efficient officer. Mr. Alexander in
religion is a Presbyterian, uniting with
Zion Presbyterian Chimb, Hrantford.
in iSSi, while located in that city. Ik-
is an official in Knox Church, London,
and for tli: :s has been chairman

of the Board of Management. lie is
a member of the Ma-onic fraternity.
He was married on the 2&lt;)ih I&gt;cceni&gt;
1*75. to Miss Henrietta Henderson, of
Kingston. He has one son.

\1KX T OF" C AX A DA.

395

( K A MANLY BENSON, of
Toronto, Out., was born April
_s&gt; 27th, 1842,111 Prince Edward
County. His parents were Matthew
R. and Nancy Benson, U. E. Loyalists.
He received his education at Newburgh
High School, and for some time fol
lowed the teaching profession. He was
received on probation in the Methodist
Church in 1863, and, before ordination,
travelled the circuits of Romuey, Chat
ham, Windsor and Sarnia. Ordained
at Hamilton in 1867, lie travelled after
wards the following circuits: Ridge-
town, Xewbury, Cooksville, Hamilton,
(Centenary Church), Stratford (Central

Church), St. Thomas (First
Church), Brantford (Brant
Avenue), Toronto (Central
Church), Toronto (Berkley
Street), and Queen Street
Church, Toronto, his present
charge. Here he has the
largest membership, and,
probably, the largest congre
gation, of any Methodist
Church in Canada. Mr.
Benson has been the direc
tor of services at Grimsby
Park, the largest Christian
Assembly in Canada, for
eleven years. Under his
able management this Park
has been an extraordinary
success, and is becoming
more popular year by year.
Mr. Benson has largely en
joyed the advantage of
I travel, having visited Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland,
France, Italy, Switzerland,
Germany, having crossed
the continent twice first,
in 1871, with the late illus
trious Rev. Dr. Punshon,
and again in 1891. On this
latter trip he filled lecture
engagements, and preached
at Long Beach, Lake Tahoe, San Fran
cisco, and Los Angelos, in California.
He is an able lecturer, having delighted
large audiences in the principal towns
and cities of Canada and the United
States by his eloquent orations on
The Wonders Of the Yosemite,"
" Across the Continent," " British
Columbia," "Memories of Rome," and
other interesting topics. Mr. Benson
is an earnest worker in the temperance
cause, and every good object, an eloquent
and practical preacher, and a kind and
sympathizing pastor. He was married
July gtli, 1867, to Julia, daughter of
Hon. Walter McCrea, Chatham.

MI:N &lt; &gt;i- CANADA.

~^T\\ : .\ . \VM. HKNKY

IV WITH ROW. n.i&gt;.

Vi P.R.S.C., Toron
to, editor of tlu- " Canada
Methodist Maga/inc," was
liorn August oth. iS;q, at
Toronto. IK- received liis
education at Toronto Aca
demy, Victoria College, C&lt;&gt;-
bourg, and Toronto Univcr-
sity, graduating from the
latter with the degree of
B.A. in 1863. Previous to
entering college, he spent
three years in the office ot
William Hay, architect, of
Toronto. He was ordained
at Hamilton in 1864, and
served the church at Water-
ford, Montreal, Hamilton,
Toronto, Niagara, and Ham
ilton a second time. He
was originally connected
with the New Connexion
Methodist body, but joined
the \Yesleyan Conference in
1867, and was an ardent ad
vocate of union. In 1874
he became editor of the
"Canadian Methodist Maga
zine " and Sunday School
periodicals. Dr. Withrow
was elected a Fellow of the Royal
Society of Canada in 1883. He is a
member of the Historical Society,
Montreal, of the Senate and Board of
9 Regents of Victoria University, of the

;ate of Wesley an Theological Col-
Montreal, and was formerly a
member of the Senate of Toronto Uni
versity. I Ie is secretary of the Sunday
School Hoard and Epworth League of
the Methodist Church, and has been a
member ot" the last four (k-ucral Con
ferences. In politics he is Reform.
H-- ua&gt; married in 1*^4 to Sarah A.
Smith, Siinc&gt;.e, Out. Dr. Withrow is
the author of a number of works oi

rare merit and literary ability. Per
haps the most notable of these is
"The Catacombs of Rome," which has
now reached its fifth edition in Kn-land,
and has received the highest possible
commendations. His larger \\orks are
his " History of the Dominion of
:iada," and "Our Own Country:
Picturesque and Descriptive." He is
also author of a number of smaller
volumes, among which are " Valeria,
the Martyr of the Catacombs : A Tale

Marly Christian Life in Ron:
"\\-\ille Trueman, the 1 ioiieer

The King s Mcsseni;
The Romance of Mis etc.

MEN OF* CANADA.

397

A/TALCOLM DOUGLAS, mayor
JL\ I of Woodstock, Out., was born
^^ there December 2oth, 1859.
His father, John Douglas, J.P., came
to Woodstock in 1837 ail d lias been
in business there ever since. He was
for many years president of the
Reform Association for North Oxford.
Onr subject received his education at
the public and High schools, Wood
stock. He learned the trade of a
saddler and followed it nine years. In
1885 Jie was elected to the Town Coun
cil, and re-elected in 1886. In 1887 he
was elected third deputy reeve, in i.SNS
second deputy reeve, in 1889 first de

puty reeve, in 1890 reeve, and in 1891
mayor, each election, except 1887, being
by acclamation. He is a Reformer in
politics, and is active in the interests
of the party, and the general welfare
of his country. He is secretary and
treasurer of Woodstock Collegiate In
stitute, chairman of the Water Works
Commission, and a director of the
( )\ford Permanent Loan and Savings
Company. In religion lie is a 1 ivsby-
terian. He is a member of the A. P. iX:
A.M., C.O.I-., O.S.C., A.O.F., and
Woodstock A. A. A. He is a Past Chief
Ranger of the C.O.K. and Trustee of
the High Court, A. O.K.

398

M IN &lt; &gt;K C A NAr&gt;A.

EV. EDWARD N. ENGLISH,
M. A., Vice-President and Prin-

^_ cipal of Hellimith Ladies
College, London, Out., was born in
Brockville on the i;th of June, 1851.
II.- is the eldest son of the late Rev.
X. I . English, London. Mr. English
graduated at Toronto University in
1876, afterwards studied at Huron Col
lege, London, and in 1879 was admitted
to Holy &lt; Jrdcrs in the diocese of Huron
by the Right Rev. Bishop Hellmuth.

carried in 1*77 to Mary
daughter of the late Rev. H. Mulkins,
formerly of Kin.ot..n. I *" r f()lir &gt;
Mr. English had charge of the parish

of Kirkton. In iSS;, ]R- became Prin
cipal of Hellnmth College, since which
date his name has been identified with
the successful history of this Institu
tion for the higher education of young
women. Under his very able man:,
ment, the college has kept up with the
increasing demands of the present day,
.standing foremost among the institu
tions of its kind in the Dominion.
The literary facilities have been made
more compreb md additional :

duating courses in music, art and elocu
tion have been added, while featnn
the relating to the home &lt;

of the students are equally improv

399

Hellmuth College,

London, Ontario,

Canada.

REV.IEDWARD N. ENGLISH, M.A.,

PRINCIPAL.

400

Mix &gt;i CANAI &gt; \.

&gt;KY. WAI.TI-R M.
Rnr.KR, M.A.,
pastor of Kinx
Street Pivsbyterian Church,
London, ( hit., \\ as 1)orn on
the 3ist December, 1839, at
Kincardine O Xcil, Scot
land, at the manse of his
grandfather, \vlio was parish
minister. His youth v.
nt in Peterboro, win
his father, Rev. John M.
Rogi-r, \vas long and veil
known as pioneer Presby
terian minister. His mother
was Eli/a (Morris) Roger.
From the Peterboro Union
School, Mr. Ri;er matricu
lated into the Toronto Uni
versity in 1858, and gradu
ated in 1862. He took the
natural science honor cotirse
throughout, and obtained
honors in other branches,
taking four scholarships in
natural science and gen
eral proficiency. He ob
tained his theological edu
cation at Knox College,
Toronto, and the New Col
lege, Edinburgh. Prior to
ordination he received sev
eral calls, and accepted that of Knox
Church, Perth, being ordained and in
ducted there in the year 1866. He
was married March 23rd, 1867, to Miss
Helen Sarah "\Vallis, daughter of James
Wallis, Esq., Peterboro. He remained
in Perth two years, and then accepted
a call to the Presbyterian Church at
Petrolea. Resigning this charge in
1871, he went to the old country to
advocate the claim of French-Canadian
Missions. Returning to Canada in
1873, he accepted a call to Ashburn,
Ont., where he labored ten years. In
1884 he accepted a call to King Street
Presbyterian Church, London, where

he has continued to labor \vith very
great acceptance since. This church
was founded in 1878, the Rev. John
Knox Wright being the first pastor
and Mr. Roger the second. It has per
formed an important part in supplying
the spiritual wants of the eastern part
of the citv of London. Mr. Ro^-r vas
convener of the Committee on the S 1
of Religion in the Synod of Toronto
and Kingston five years, and has brcii
connected with various other depart
ments of church work. He is at pres
ent president of the London Ministerial
Association, and also of the London
.n Ministerial Association

MEN OK CANADA.

401

: T . DAVID WM.
SNIDER, pastor
of King Street
Methodist Church, Inger
soll, Ont., was born May
2oth, 1859, in the township
of Burford, Brant County.
His father was the late
Samuel Snider, who was for
many years the assessor of
the city of Brantford, and
well and favorably known
in that city both in church
and municipal matters. Mr.
Snider was educated at the
public schools of Paris and
Brantford, Brantford Col
legiate Institute and Victoria
College, Cobourg. Realiz
ing his call to the Gospel
ministry early in life, he
engaged in various avoca
tions to procure the neces
sary funds for his educa
tion. He was made a local
preacher in the year 1878
by the Wellington Street
Methodist Church Quarter
ly Board, Brantford. He
afterwards preached tinder
a chairman for two years,
and, in 1880, was re
ceived on probation in the London
Conference. Before ordination he tra
velled the following circuits : Smith-
ville, Ridgeway, Fonthill and Paris,
and spent two years at College. He
was ordained in the year 1884 at the
last session of the London Conference
of the Methodist Church of Canada,
held at Guelph. Since ordination he
has served the following churches :
Zion Tabernacle Hamilton, Merritton,
and his present charge at King Street
Church, Ingersoll. While at Merrit
ton he built a beautiful new church
and united two congregations that had
worshipped previously at either end of

the town. While at Hamilton the
membership of the church doubled.
His church at Ingersoll is one of the
most beautiful in the Niagara Con
ference, and has been honored with
some of the leading ministers of
Methodism, including Rev. E. H.
Dewart, D.D., and the late Rev. W. W.
Ross. Mr. Snider is an able preacher
and a firm believer in systematic
Christian giving, and an opposer of all
methods of raising money for church
purposes other than direct giving. He
was married on the lyth March, iSS^,
to Miss Lily, daughter of Samuel
Harvey, of Hamilton.

402

MKN

CANADA.

JAS. SHAW SINCLAIR, Q.C.,
Hamilton, Judge of the County
Court of the County of Went-
worth, was born in Ramsay, County of
Lanark, on the jth of April, 1838.
His parents were Alexander and Eliza
beth (Shaw) Sinclair, of Ramsay
township, County of Lanark, his father
being formerly of Caithness-shire, Scot
land. The Judge was educated at Perth
.mmar School and by private tuition.
Ik- was married in 1861 to Henrietta,
daughter of the late Rev. J. Pacific-Id,
of Hurford.Ont. Judge Sinclair studied
law with the late William McXairn
Shaw, and was called to the Bar in

IK- commenced his
profession in Goderich in
partnership with Alexander
Shaw, K.sq., now O.C. of
\Yalkcrton. He was elected
a Bencher of the Law
Society in 1871, re-elected
in 1876, and resigned tin-
same year. He was also
created a Q.C. in 1876. He
conducted for the Crown the
important trial of William
John Deals, at Welland in
1874, for the murder of his
wife at Fort Erie, which re
sulted in a verdict of man
slaughter. He was Crown
counsel in the conviction of
McConnell, for the murder
of Nelson Mills, at the
Hamilton Winter Assizes
in 1876. In this case, the
plea of prisoner s insanity
was set up and strongly
urged by his counsel, and
still forms a theme for dis
cussion among medical men.
The prisoner was convicted
and executed. He also de
fended Joseph France, who
was tried for murder at the
Goderich Fall Assizes in
1874, and Maria Elliott, for the murder
of her child, at the Spring Assizes in
1876. In both of which cases the pri
soners were acquitted. Mr. Sinclair
was appointed to the Bench in April,
1876, and at the time was senior part
ner of the law firm of Sinclair, S&lt;
& Wade, at Goderich, and much &lt;
pied with nisi-priits business. Tin-
Judge is the author of a number ot
important legal works and publica:
among them several works on "Di\i-
sion Courts," " :iding Deb:

Landlord and Tenant," and The
License Law of Ontario." Such men
always an honor to ti h.

MEN OK CANADA.

403

EV. JOHN CAMP
BELL, ALA., Ph.D.,
^) Collingwood, Out. ,

was born in Argyleshire,

Scotland, 1845. His father

was a relative of Sir James

Brown, Edinburgh, and Sir

Colin Campbell, whose name

became immortalized by his

bravery at the relief of

Lucknow and by the " Thin

Red Line " of Highlanders

at Balaklava. His mother

was Margaret Anderson, a

relative of Sir John Dick,

of Glasgow. His parents

came to Canada about the

year 1851. and settled in

Nottawasaga. Dr. Camp
bell was educated at Stayner
public school, Toronto Col
legiate Institute, University
of Toronto and Knox Col
lege. He received the degree
of B. A. at the University of
Toronto in 1873, M.A. in
1883, a d graduated in
theology in Knox College
in 1874. He took a post
graduate course of four
years at Bloomington Uni
versity, obtaining the degree
of Ph.D. in 1885. Of all the honors
he secured during his college career,
the one he valued most highly was the
first prize as public speaker in the gra
duating class at Knox College. Prior
to entering college, he taught school
with marked success for a Yew years.
He was ordained and inducted into the
Presbyterian Church at Canniuoton,
Out., in 1874. In 1878 he accepted a
call to Knox Church, Harriston, and re
mained there until 1886, when he ac
cepted a call to Collingwood. He de
clined a number of calls from the United
States and Canada. Dr. Campbell as
a preacher is eloquent, clear, logical,

evangelical and impressive, and as a
pastor endears himself to his people by
his strong social qualities. He has
been most successful as a minister of
the Gospel, being faithful, conscientious
and energetic, filling every church of
which he has had charge to its utmost
capacity. The roll of his Sabbath
School at Collingwood numbers over
six hundred. He has been Moderator
of three different Presbyteries, a mem
ber of the General Assembly, the Home
Mission Committee and Sabbath Obser-
ance Committee. He is a member of
the A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., A.O.U.W.,
and St. Andrew s Society.

404

MEN OF- CANADA.

TSSAC FRANCIS TOMS, Senior
Judge of the County of Huron,
Goderich, Ontario, was born at
Charlotteville, Norfolk County, in
February, 1840. His father was Albert
Toms, of Devonshire, Eng. His great-
great-grandfather was a Highlander
from Argyleshire, who took part in the
taking of Quebec in 1759- Judge
Tunis was educated at private and
public schools, and then studied law in
Simcoe and Toronto, and afterwards
came to Goderich in 1860, where, in the
following year, he commenced the prac
tice of law. His success soon bror.
him into prominence, and, in 1866,

being tlu-n only twenty-six
years old, he was appointed
I &gt; -puty Judge of I Inron and
Bruce, but resigned in 1^67.
In 1X72 he was appointed
Junior Judge of 1 lunm, and
in 1^79 Surrogate Judge ot
the Maritime Court of On
tario. In March, 1881, he
was appointed Local Judge
of the High Court of Justice
for Huron, in 1882 Senior
Judge of the County Court
of Huron, and, in 1885,
Revising Officer for South
Huron. Judge Toms was
one of the very first share
holders in the company that
put down the first salt well
in Goderich. He is a mem
ber of the Masonic body,
and has held the highest
offices within the gift of
that fraternity, and also be
longs to the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows and
other societies. Previous to
his elevation to the Bench
iu 1872, Judge Toms was a
zealous member of the
Liberal-Conservative party,
and was president of the
South Huron Liberal -Conservative
Association, and afterwards of Centre
Huron Association. He was married in
August, 1875, to Georgina Charlotte,
only surviving child of Dr. John Geo.
Rosonkin, a distinguished linguist and
homeopathist, who came originally from
Prussia, and practiced at different times
in St. Louis, U.S., in London, Kng ..
and in Montreal, where he died in
1859. When at the Bar Judge Toms
was one of the most able chancery
lawyers in Ontario, and had a large
and" valuable practice. A-&gt; a Judge he

iistinguished for his legal kno\vl&lt;
and correct judgments.

MEN

CANADA.

405

. JAS. GORDON,
M. A. .London, Out,

was born on the
22nd February, 1827, * n
Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
His parents were William
and Jean (Piper) Gordon.
His father was a farmer and
an elder in the Church of
Scotland. Our subject com
menced his education at the
parish schools of Scotland,
and continued it at the
public schools of Ontario,
(whither he had come with
his widowed mother), Pal
ermo Grammar School and
Queen s College, Kingston.
Previous to attending col
lege, he taught school four
years. He matriculated into
Queen s College in 1848,
received the degree of B.A.
in 1 85 1, and the degree M. A.
in 1853, and completed his
theological course in 1854.
He then received a call to
St. Andrew s Church, Mark-
ham, and was ordained and
inducted into that church
September 2jth, 1854, and
remained there eleven years.
He then accepted a call to Crumlin, a
few miles east of London. He re
mained here eleven years also, and was
the-n called to St. Andrew s Church,
Niagara Falls, where he was inducted
on August 22nd, 1876. He remained
here until October, 1886, when failing
health compelled him to retire from
active work. He has since resided in
London, and is an elder of St. Andrew s
Church. Mr. Gordon was convener
and treasurer of the Toronto Presby
tery s Home Mission about nine years,
clerk of the London Presbytery ten
years, secretary of the I MMM! of Edu
cation for East and West Middlesex

about ten years, Superintendent of
Public Schools of North Dorchester
seven years, and was Inspector of
Public Schools of Niagara Falls during
the greater part of his residence there.
Mr. Gordon preaches as often as health
will permit, and is constant in Christian
labors, doing an elder s work in connec
tion _ with St. Andrew s Church, con
ducting services in the benevolent in
stitutions in turn with the city pastors,
and is at the present time treasurer of
the Presbytery of London. He was
married in November, 1854, to Helen,
daughter of the late Dr. White, of
Kingston, Out.

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MEN OF CANADA..

JOHN McCLARY, of the
McClary Manufacturing Co.,
London, Out., was born on the
and of January, 1829, in the township
of Westminister, County of Middlesex.
On his father s side he is of the his
torical stock of Adams, his grandmother
being a cousin of the celebrated John
(Jnincy Adams, a name which will long
stand forth as one of the greatest
among American families. His mother,
Sally Stark, who was born in Pennsyl-
\ania on the lyth of March, 1786, was
a descendant of Gen. Stark, of Revo
lutionary fame. Mr. McClary learned
the tin busine-s in London, and in 1850

went to California. He re
turned to London in iS;i.

and, in partnership with his

brother Oliver, started the
present establishment under
the firm name of J. i\: &lt; ).
McClary, which was carried
on until 1871, when a joint
stock company was formed
tinder the name of the
McClary Manufacturing
Co. (Ltd.). The business
has, as is well known,
reached gigantic propor
tions, and their stoves, fur
naces and tin supplies are
handled by the trade in
every town and city in the
Dominion, while they also
do their share of foreign
trade. Mr. McClary in re
ligion is a member of the
Methodist Church, and is a
trustee of Wellington Street
Church, London. He has
always been a Reformer in
politics, but is a strong sup
porter of the National Policy
and a thorough advocate for
developing the natural re
sources of the country. He
is a magistrate, director of
the L. and P. Ry., vice-president of the
Ontario Loan and Debenture Co., vice-
president of the London Life Assurance
Co., and is president and chief stock
holder in the Manufacturing Company
which bears his name. He is a shrewd
business man, and the success of the
company is due largely to his ability.
Mr. McClary has been twice married-
first, in 1853, to Mary Ann, daughter of
I ha-nix I)rake, and again, in iS6n, to
Miss Pavey. He has two datight
by his first wife Mrs. Gnim and Mrs.
Gartshore both of whose husbands
are engaged in the business with Mr.
McClary.

MEN

CANADA.

407

A /T ARSENA MORSE, undertaker
jl\ I and embalmer, Niagara Falls
^^ South, Ontario, was born on
the iSth of April, 1831, at that place-.
He \yas educated at the public school
of his native town. At the age of
fifteen he engaged with his father to
learn the business of cabinet making,
and in iSbi became apprenticed to tin-
trade of carpenter and builder. ( hi
the death of his father in 1X7.4, he
bought the estate and curried on the
undertaking branch of the business,
which he continues to the present
time with every satisfaction to the
large patronage that has come to him.

In 1880 he commenced studying the
art of embalming, and in 1883 received
a diploma from the Rochester school,
certifying to his graduation in that art.
On his conversion in 1X55, he imme
diately united with the Methodist
Church, ot which lie is a prominent
member. He lias occupied many official
such as steward and class-
He is a member of the
I.O.I ).!.. and also of the Royal
Templars of Temperance. Mr. Morse
was married on the iSth of October.
iS=;.|, to Mary A. Gray, dan-liter of
William C,ray, a soldier of the o;,nl
I lighlanders.

positions,
leader.

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MlN &lt;&gt;K CAIMAI3A.

r . CHARLES FISH, Toronto,
Out., was born on the nth of
^S) September, 1820, in Selby,
Yorkshire, Eng. He received his edu-
cation at the schools there, and, at the
age of fifteen, commenced to preach.
He came to Canada in 1848, and en
tered the Methodist Conference the
same year. Gnelph was his first cir
cuit. He was afterwards stationed in
I cterboro, Lindsay, Cobonrg, Owen
.nd. Toronto, and many other prin
cipal towns and cities of Canada. He
served in the active work of the minis
try thirty-eight years, and during that
time was chairman of several important

districts, and was a delegate to the first
General Conference, and to each su
quent Conference until he was su;
animated in 1886. He was agent for
Victoria College twenty years, and since
superannuation has been collector for
the Federation Fund, and has held
evangelistic services in many of the
leading towns and cities of Ontario.
The prominent aim of his life lias li&gt;
the building of churches and the sav
ing, of souls, in which he has been
most SUCCe&sful. Mr. Fish
twice married -first, in
Wilkinson, and again,
Catherine Johnson.

lias been

, to Mary

1860, to

CANADA.

409

ARTHUR WILLIAMS, M.D.,
L.R.C.P. London, M.R.C.S.
and L.M. England, Ingersoll,
Out., was born February 2ist, 1837, at
Queenston, Ontario. His parents were
James and Rebecca (Smith) Williams.
Dr. Williams came to Oxford County
in his boyhood, where he was educated
at the common schools and also by pri
vate tutors. Like many professional
men of Canada, lie spent his early life
on his father s farm. In 1860 he en
tered the Toronto School of Medicine,
and subsequently the Medical Depart
ment of Victoria University, Cobourg,
and graduated M.D. in 1863. Two

years after he received the
appointment of demonstra
tor of Anatomy in Victoria
College, holding that posi
tion until 1867. He spent
some time in New York in
the special study of the eye
and ear, and subsequently
visited England, attending
the leading hospitals and
passing the examinations
for the degrees above men
tioned. Resigning his posi
tion in Victoria College, he
commenced practicing his
profession in Ingersoll,
where he still lives in the
enjoyment of a large prac
tice. Dr. Williams has been
a member of the Ontario
Medical Council since 1880,
representing the Gore and
Thames electoral division,
and is now its president.
In 1869 he was appointed a
trustee of the High School
and a member of the Board
of Education, which posi
tion he held until 1889. He
was a member of the Coun
cil in 1876 and 1878, and
has been reeve of the town
continuously since 1887. In politics
he is a Liberal-Conservative, and was
for a time president of the local Liberal-
Conservative Association. In 1882 he
contested the South Riding of Oxford
with Hon. Adam Crooks, being defeated
by a small majority. In 1885 he con
tested the riding again with Dr. McKay,
and, after a gallant fight, was again
defeated, which is not a matter for
wonder, as it is well known that South
Oxford is a strong Reform constitu
ency. In religion he is a Methodist.
He was married first in 1871, and again
in 1880 to Miss Fullerton, of South
Dorchester, by whom he has one son.

MICN

CA.N\I&gt;A

-J

AMES STEVENS,

Division Court Clerk,

- -^ In-i-rv.il. Out., was

lx.ru July i;th, iS;/i, at

Whitby, Out. His parents

were Thomas and Sophia
1 lough) Stevens, his father

being a well known farmer

in Ontario County, and also

in the County of Oxford for

many years. Mr. Stevens

came to Oxford County with

his parents in 1851. He

was educated at the public

school, "\Yhitby, and Oshawa

High School. He obtained

a second-class teacher s cer
tificate in 1855 from Oxford

County, and also from the

Counties of Middlesex and

Elgin. He taught school

nearly three years near

Vienna, and also for a short

time in Oxford County. In

1859 he engaged in mercan
tile business in Springford,

Oxford County, and subse
quently Mount Elgin. In
1880, after a residence of

two years in Tilsonbnrg, he

removed to Ingersoll, and

soon after was appointed

Division Court Clerk there, which office
he still holds. Mr. Stevens was a
member of the Township Council of
Dereham four years, and was Deputy
Reeve of the town of Tilsonburg one
year. He was alderman in Ingersoll
three years, and in 1891 was elected
Mayor of that town, but, through a
al technicality, lost his seat. He
has been a member of the Baptist
Church since 1868. In politics he is a
K i- former, having previous to his pres
ent appointment taken a very active
part in political affairs, and in all mat
ters pertaining to the welfare of the
country. He was secretary of the K&lt; -

form Association of the County of &lt; )x-
ford for fifteen years. Mr. Stevens was
married September 23rd, 1858, to Eliza
Cerintha, daughter of Norman L
Norwich. His children were three in
number one son and two daughters.
His son, Morgan L., who died June ith,
1891, was a merchant in Ingersoll and an

alderman of that town. 1U- was a lead
ing young man in the community, a
fon-eVul public sjK-aker, an enterprising

bu.siness man, and enjoyed the full coii-

oce "f all who "knew him. His

daughter is Mrs. } .. II. Hugill.

and his youngest, Minerva May. is still

at home with her parents.

MKN OF* CANADA.

411

7T LEX. RIGGS McCLENEG-
Z-V IAN, P.M., Woodstock, Out.,
^^ was bom on October icth,
1823, "i Armagh, Ireland. His fathcr
belonged to Her Majesty s ;th Light
Dragoons, and came to Canada in 1820
settkngin "Little York." Ounmbject
received his education in Toronto pri
vate and district schools. He learned
the trade of a printer at Toronto, and
was afterwards a reporter for the public
press f&lt;,r a number of years, also editor
and proprietor of various papers. Iii
1856 he established the Woodstock
//MV-.V, which he conducted until 1X73,
when he was a])pointed Postmaster

there. Mr. McCleneghan
was appointed a Justice of
the Peace in 1856, has been
a member of the Municipal
Council of Woodstock, was
captain in the Oxford Rifles
for twenty years, and retired
with the rank of major. In
1837 he volunteered to do
garrison duty under Col.
McLean, and was in the
advance guard when the at
tack was made on Montgo
mery s Hotel, Gallows Hill.
He also went with Colonel
Chisholni to Xiagara frontier
in 1838. At the time of
the " Trent affair " he offer
ed his services to Her
-Majesty s Government. In
religion he is an Episcopa
lian, being church warden
and a delegate to the Synod
on different occasions.
Through him and Colonel
John Barwick old St. Paul s
Church, Woodstock, was re
opened. In politics he is a
Conservative, He is a mem
ber of the A.F. & A M
I.O.O.F.,A.O.r.W.,I.O.F.,
C.O.F.,and an Orangema

1 /] . A. _ /" J 1 /V

in v/i IUJC1IKII1 ,

and has held most of the offices in the
gift of these societies. Mr. McClcnco-han
has been twice married first, in 1845

to Emma Nott, of Sussex, Eng., who
died in 1849; and, in 1852, he married
Rosanna Dolmage, of r.ndph. He
has five sons living and occupying
prominent positions: Alexander V*
being a barrister in Winnipeg, of the
firm of Aikens, Culver, Patterson oc
McCleneghan; Thomas A., assistant
P.M. at Woodstock; Frank, iii a lucra
tive position in Kimxville, Teim.
Albert B., in the Imperial Bank, Wood
stock, and Warren H., in the Xorth-
West engaged in agricultural pursuits.

MEN OP- CANADA.

olIX \v. GARVIN,

I ,. A., Principal
-^ Model and Public
, Woodstock, &lt;&gt;nt,
\vas born near Lyndeii,
Wentworth County, on the
1 9th of March, 1859. He
is the eldest of seven sons
of David Garvin, a native
of Armagh, Ireland, now a
well-to-do-farmer of Mid-
hurst, Vespra township,
Simcoe County, and a coun
cillor of the township men
tioned for over twenty years.
His mother, a woman of re
fined tastes and habits, is a
Canadian by birth. Our
subject remained on his
father s farm until twenty
years of age. He then be
gan his studies at Barrie
Collegiate Institute, prepar
ing for his chosen profes
sion. In ten months he ob
tained a non-professional
certificate, after which he
attended the Model School,
and afterwards taught about
three years. He then re
turned to Barrie Collegiate
Institute to prepare for
senior matriculation into Toronto
University. This he accomplished, en
tering the university in October, 1884.
He took the three year honor course in
mental and moral science, logic and
civil polity, and honors for two years
in English and history. He completed
his course in 1887, and subsequently
obtained the degree of B.A. The same
y.-ar he became principal of "\Yelland
"Model and Public Schools, remaining
there a year and a half, when he re
signed to accept his present position.
Mr. r.arvin holds advanced views on
the desirability of paying increased at
tention to the manual arts and to

aesthetic culture in our public schools.
He is already well known as a specialist
in applied psychology and vocal music,
and as the author of a phonic method
of word recognition. He also takes
deep interest in the educational, social
and political advancement of women,
being the first president of the W&lt; .man s

I fi-age Association of Woodstock.
IK- is a member of Chalmers Presby
terian Church, and its choir lea.
II,- is also an active member and an
ex-vice-president of theY.M.C.A. Mr.

win was ma: Q the 23r:

August, iSS;. to Miss I.i/xie A
of Barrie.

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413

&gt;OBERT A. LITTLE, B. A.,
Classical Master of the Col-
_ legiate Institute, London,
Ont., was born December agth, 1860,
in the township of Blandford, County
of Oxford. His parents were John and
Agnes (Craig) Little. Mr. Little re
ceived his early education at the public
schools, continued it at Hamilton Col
legiate Institute, and completed it at
Toronto University. He graduated
from the latter institution with the
degree of B.A. in 1884. During his
university course he won a scholarship
in classics each year, and carried off
the Lome Silver Medal in his second

year. His successes as a student led
to prominence as a professor. His first
position as a teacher was that of classical
master in Ridgetown Collegiate Insti
tute, where he remained two years. In
1886 he received his present appoint
ment. Mr. Little is a member of St.
Andrew s Presbyterian Church, and also
of the Board of Management. He be
longs to the craft of A.F. & A.M., and
the Canadian Order of Foresters. In
politics he is a Reformer. He was mar
ried on December 3ist, 1890, to Miss
Kate Eorsythe, of London, daughter of
John Forsythe, who is well known in
that city.

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Ml \ OF e ANAOA.

A TICHKL jos, KELLY, M.D.,

JL\ I LL.B., School Inspector, of
^^ Brantford, Ont., was born in
the city of Quebec in 1834. His father s
family was connected for many years
with the British navy. His mother
was Kathcrine (Doyle) Kelly, a near
relative of the celebrated Rev. Dr.
James \Yarren Doyle and Chief-Justice
he. Dr. Kelly received his early
education in Quebec, and continued it
at the lli.^li School and French Colu
Montreal, and subsequently at Toronto
Normal School and Toronto UUP, crsity.
He first took up the arts course in
Toronto, and afterwards the medical

and law courses. He received tin-
degree of M.B. with first-class honors.
and subsequently the degree of M.I).
and LL.B. He studied medicine in
Montreal, New York, London, Ku.i;.,
Kdiuburgh, Paris and IIcidell&gt;erg. 1 : .
Kelly commenced his can-rr as a
teacher first in the public .schools, ; uid
then in the Hiijh Schools of the Domi
nion. Many yea lie declined a
mastership in the Montreal Hi.^h
School for private as. He at!
wards taught in I px-r Canada Coll.
for some time. IK- subsequently ]&gt; .
ticed medicine for a short time, and
also edited newspa]

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kEV.CH AS. HENRY

MOCKRIDGK,

ALA., D.D., ii
Ann street, Toronto, Ont.,
was born in Brantford in
the County of Brant, on
December i5th, 1844. He
is a son of the late Rev.
Jas. Mockridge, M. A., rector
of St. George s Church,
Belleville, Ont. The sub
ject of our sketch received
his education at the Brant-
ford High School, and con
tinued and completed it at
Trinity University , Toronto,
where he took successively
the degree of B.A., M.A.
B.D., and D.D., all by ex
amination. He also won
successively the Cameron
and Dickson scholarships
from this institution. He
was successively head mas
ter at Welland, St. Mary s
and Clinton High schools.
He was ordained deacon in
the Church of England in
1868, and priest in 1869 by
Bishop Lewis, of Ontario.
He has since served the
Church at Madoc, Hillier,
Hamilton, Windsor, N.S., and Toronto.
He was rector of Christ Church Cathe
dral, Hamilton, for nine years, and re
signed it on account of conscientious
objections which he had to the pew
rent system. Dr. Mockridge was for
many years Kxaminer of Divinity in
arts course in Trinity University, and
now lectures there regularly on Hoini-
letics and Pastoral Theology. He was
Clerical Secretary of the Synod of
Toronto and also of Niagara, where he
was appointed a canon of the Cathe
dral. He is General Secretary of the
Domestic and Foreign Missionary
Society of the Church of England in

Canada, and editor of the Canadian
Church M. igazinc and Mission News.
He is at present assistant clergyman
at Hoi}- Trinity Church, Toronto. He
is well known as a warm advocate of
the temperance cause, and also of mis
sion work, is a man of liberal views,
high character and fine ability, espe
cially as a preacher, and is highly
esteemed by all denominations and
parties, and he is doing a work in
which all may rejoice. Dr. Mock
ridge was married in October, 1871,
to Sophia, fourth daughter of the late
Rev. John Grier, A.M., rector of Belle
ville.

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MI.N OF- CA.NA.DA..

V\ /ARRING KENNEDY, of Sam-

&gt; V son, Kenned} & Co., Toronto,
was born in the County of Down, Ire
land. At an early age he was sent to
Londonderry, where he received his
education in a Grammar School, quali
fying him for a business career. He
commenced his business life as an ap
prentice in a dry goods store in Kilrea,
Ireland. After serving his apprentice
ship IK- went to Belfast, where he re
mained man} years and gained a
thorough knowledge of business. He
emigrated to Canada in i*5~, settling
in Toronto, win-re, by his energy, in
dustry, exemplary character and know

ledge of business, he soon
attracted the notice of com
mercial men, and his !
vices wei /lit

after. He received rapid
advancement, passing from
one position to another.
until he was in receipt of a
salary of $4,000 per annum.
Thus having reached the
top of the ladder as an em
ployee, in 1869 he formed a
partnership with two of his
former fellow-workers and
established a wholesale busi
ness under the name of
Samson, Kennedy & Gem-
mel. Mr. Samson and Mr.
Geminel are both deceased,
but the firm continues as
Samson, Kennedy &. Co.,
doing one of the largest
wholesale trades in the
Dominion. He also occu
pies a conspicuous place in
religious matters, being a
leading meml&gt;er of the
Methodist Church, a local
preacher, Sabbath School
superintendent and trustee.
He is on many of the Con
ference Committees, and has
been a delegate to several General Con
ferences. He has filled various public
offices, was elected alderman in iSji.
He was president of the Irish Protestant
Benevolent Association in 1872, and in
1873 was first president of the Canada
Commercial Travellers Association.
He is chairman of the Toroir ral

Burying Ground trusts, embracing
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Necropolis
and Prospect Cemetery, and is senior
honorary secretary of the Upper Canada
Bible Society. Lustjnn
ed secretary of the Toronto Con:
and was a dele-ate to the Kcumcnical
Council lately held in Washington. I &gt; X

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417

l STERNBERGH CAMP
BELL, treasurer of Brant
County, Brantford, Out., was born on
the 25th of February, 1840, in the
township of Brantford, on the farm
where he now resides. His parents
were Arch. I), and Catherine (Stern-
bergh) Campbell. Our subject received
his education at the township public-
school, and at a Commercial Coll.
in Buffalo. In connection with tin-
many public positions and offices of
trust held by Mr. Campbell, he follows
the business of farming on an extended
scale, and is well known as a dealer in
live stock and thoroughbred cattle.

He was elected township councillor in
1866 and 1867. He was deputy reeve
until 1873, warden of the county in
1873, and reeve until 1875, when he-
was appointed treasurer of Brant
County and also of Brantford town
ship. Mr. Campbell is a Justice of tin-
Peace, inspector and treasurer of Brant
House of Refuse, and a director of
the Royal Loan and Savings Co., and
discharges his duties with fidelity.
IK- is a member of the I.OO.F.
and A.O.U.W. Mr. Campbell was
married September iSth, 1X71, to Miss
Mary E. Hawley. His family consists
of four boys and two virls.

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MI.N OF- CANADA

JOHN CAMERON, founder and
president of the London Ad
vertiser Printing Co., London,
Ont., was born January 2ist, 1843, at
Markham, Ont. He received his edu
cation at the Stouffville and London
public schools. At an earl) age he was
apprenticed to the printer s trade in
London, and, when only twenty-one,
started the London Advertiser as an
evening paper, which has gone on ever
since, developing into the principal
newspaper in Ontario, outside of To
ronto. Mr. Cameron is president and
controlling owner of the London Ad
vertiser Printing Co. He was for seven

or eight years, after the death of Hon.
George Brown, chief editor of the
Toronto Globe. He has been president
of the Canadian Press Association,
president of the Ontario Temperance
Alliance, and is now officially connected
with temperance and benevolent \\&lt;&gt;ik
in various ways. He is an elder of
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church,
London, and has been a delegate to the
General Assembly. He is also the
author of the book entitled " A Cana
dian in Knr&gt; Mr. Cameron was
married in iSoc; to Kli/.ul&gt;eth. daughter
the lati D and Adjutant David
Millar, Royal Canadian

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419

&gt;EV. FATHER GEORGE R
NORTHGRAVES, Ingersoll,
_s&gt; Out., was born on February
25th, 1834, at Bytovvn, now the city of
Ottawa. He received his education at
private schools, and at the Grammar
School, Belleville. His theological
education was pursued at St. Michael s
College, Toronto. He afterwards taught
for a time in this institution. In the
year i,S6i he received the appointment
of rector of Toronto Cathedral, which
position he occupied for two years. In
[863 he was appointed the Dean of
Barne and in the year 1870 he return
ed to Toronto to the Cathedral, where

he remained until 1874.
when he was appointed
rector of the London" Cathe
dral. In 1878 he was ap
pointed to Stratford, Out.,
and after laboring success
fully a few years there, he
was appointed to Ingersoll.
In the year 1886 he assumed
the editorial control of the
Catholic Record, published
at London, Out., and he has
continued in that position
since. Since his connection
with this paper, it has
greatly improved from a
literary standpoint, and its
circulation has increased to
such an extent that it has
now the largest circulation
of any Catholic paper in
the Dominion. In the year
1885 Father Xorthgraves
published his celebrated
book, "The Mistakes of
Modern Infidels," it being
a reply to Robert Ingersoll.
This book, which bears evi
dence of the highest theo
logical and classical learn
ing, has already reached
three editions, and is re
garded as the best work of the kind that
has been written in defence of Chris
tianity during this generation. It has
received exhaustive commendations,
both from the secular and religion.-,
press of Catholic and Protestant de
nominations, and from eminent scholars
of all creeds as well. This work is in
tended to supply the Christian public
with a handbook which will answer
the most mischievous of modern scep
tics objections against the truth and
inspiration of Holy Scripture, and it
furnishes a reliable synopsis of the
arguments whereby these attributes of
vScripture can be maintained.

420

OP- CANADA.

LBERT BEVERLY
WKLFORD,

-- M.R. Toronto Uni
versity, nn.-inlx.-r of the- Col-

C of Physicians and Sur
geons, and M. R. C. S. Eng
land, Woodstock, Out., was
born on the 2nd June, 1853,
in Blandford township, Ox
ford County. He is the
youngest of a family of
nine. His father was third
son of the late Richard
Welford, of Marlboro, who
practised law at Lincolns-
in-Field, London, Eng., and
who was an author of legal
works accepted by the Eng
lish Bar, and brother of the
late Judge Welford, of Bir
mingham. His mother, who
is still living, was born in
Chester, Eng., and came to
this country sixty years
ago. The subject of our
sketch received his educa
tion at the High School,
"\Voodstock, Trinity College,
Toronto, and London, Eng.,
under the teachings of Sir
William MacConnick and
Sir Morrel McKenxie. He
remained on the old homestead farm
in Oxford County until about eighteen
years of age, when he engaged for a
short period in the telegraph business.
In 1873 he engaged with Stark &
Revelle, druggists, Woodstock, where
he remained three years. He then ac-

tx-d a position with Shapter &
Jeffrey, druggists, Toronto, having

~.ed the chemists and druggist ex
amination be-fore the College of Phar
macy, Toronto, carrying off first prize
out of a class of thirty-five or forty
graduates. He afterwards graduated
in medicine and began his profession in
\Yoodstock in iSSr in partnership with

the late George Locke Beard. 1 &gt;r.
Welford makes a specialty of disea
of the eye, ear and nose. He has been
very successful, especially in surgery,
and has gained a large connection. 1 h
is surgeon to the County Gaol, the ( i rand
Trunk Railway, examiner for Canada
Life, Equitable, and other prominent in
surance companies. He is a member of
the Church of England. Dr. Wei:
has been twice married first, in iSSi,
to Isabel Johnston, eldest daughtei
F. R. Ball, (j C., Woodstock, who died
in iSS6; and in jSsS Margaret HaKon,
eldest daughter of J. II:iK..n I .mwn,

; stock.

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421

JOSEPH E. McDOU-
GALL, Q.C., To-

ronto,County Judge
and Judge of the Maritime
Court of Ontario, was born
March, 1846, at Toronto.
He is the eldest son of Hon.
Wm. McDougall, C.B., the
well-known Canadian jour
nalist, politician and states
man. Our subject received
his education at the Model
Grammar School and Upper
Canada College, winning
two of the college scholar
ships. Upon leaving col
lege he began the study of
law with Messrs. Currie &
Brown, St. Catharines, sub
sequently with Robert Lees,
Q.C., County Attorney of
Carleton, and afterwards
with Messrs. Patterson cc
Beatty, Toronto. He was
called to the Bar in 1870
and commenced the practice
of his profession a partner
with his father, but soon
afterwards organized the
firm of McDougall, English
cc McDougall. After sev
eral changes in that firm,
the firm of McDougall & Gordon was
formed in 1875, with which he remain
ed connected until iSSi. Then, on tilt-
elevation of Hon. Thomas Ferguson/
Q.C., to the Bench, he obtained a part
nership in the well-known firm of Fer
guson, Bain, Gordon & Shepley, the
firm then became Bain, Mcl)o*ii&lt;r a ll
Gordon cc Shcpley. The large busi
ness connection of his new partners
offered him an opportunity for display
ing his rare talents and aptitude for all
branches of legal business, and he be
came concerned in many very important
cases. Judge McDougall was several
years lecturer to the Law Societv and

examiner in the subject of Criminal
Law. In 1882 he was elected president
of Osgpode Literary Society. In 1883
he received his silk gown, and the same
year was appointed Junior Judge of
York County, and in iSSs was ap
pointed Senior Judge and Judye of the
Maritime Court of Ontario. His clear
judgments and just decisions make him
universally respected. He was chair
man of Toronto Public Library f,, r
1890, and is vice-president of Toronto
Homoepathic Hospital Hoard. Judge
McDougall was married in November,
1871, to Jane M.. second daughter of
the late Rex. J. I;. Howard.

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MKN &lt; I ^ AN \1 &gt;A.

I^RANCIS RAMSAY BALL, Q.C.,
_J Count} Crown Attorney and
Clerk of the Peace, Woodstock,
Ont., was born on November 5th, 1827,
in the township of Niagara, Out. His
ancestors came to this continent from
Germany in the year 1826. At the
Revolutionary War in 1776, his grand
father and great grandfather joined the
British service and held commissions
in Butler s Rangers, serving until the
o of the war, and then settled at
Niagara. The subject of our sketch
still holds the farm at Niagara which
was granted to his grandfather for
his services during the revolution.

Mr. Ball recci\cd his edu
cation at the (irammar
iool in the town of
Niagara under I &gt;r. White-
law. Ik- commenced the
study of law with the late
Chas. L. Hall, of Niagara,
and completed his studies
with the late Judge Burns,
of Toronto. He was ad
mitted to the Bar in the
year 1850, and immediately
began his profession at
Woodstock, where he has
continued to practice since.
In the year 1863 Mr. Ball
was appointed Clerk of the
Peace and County Crown
Attorney, which positions
he still holds. In addition
to these offices, he is also
County Solicitor. In 1856
he contested the South Rid
ing of Oxford in the in
terests of the Reform party,
and failed to get elected by
one vote. He was appoint
ed Q.C. by the Ontario Gov
ernment in March, 1876.
He has been such a busy
man in his own profession
that he has had to refuse
many important positions that have
been offered him. During his long
and valuable life he has adorned his
profession by bringing to it his best
thought and effort, supplemented by
energy and perseverance. Mr. Ball
has been twice married first, to M
Millicent C. Thompson, daughter of
Andrew Thompson, late of Port 1 )o
Out., and again to Miss Agues, daugh
ter of the late Captain Baxter, of the
Royal Canadian Rifles. His family
consists of seven children three sons
and four daughters. His son Robert
is a barrister and a partner with his
father.

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423

\\/II!LIAM GEORGE STORM,

^&gt; &gt; R.C.A., Architect and Civil
Engineer, Toronto, Out., was born on
October 2o,th, 1826, at Burton-upon-
Stather, Lincolnshire, Eng. His par
ents were Thomas and Mary Storm.
Mr. Storm received his education at
private schools in Toronto. After com
pleting his education, he studied archi
tecture and civil engineering. lie was
professionally engaged in the erection
of St. James Cathedral, the Normal
School, St. Andrew s Church, Osgoode
Hall, and the University of Toronto,
besides many other public buildings.
He is now engaged in the erection of

Victoria College in Queen s Park,
Toronto. Mr. Storm in religion is a
member of the Church of England.
In politics he is a Conservative, and
formerly took an active interest in poli
tical matters, but does not do so now.
He is a member of the Masonic frater
nity, in which body he was an enthusi
astic worker in early life, and filled all
the important offices of that society,
having been Grand Master of Toronto
district in 1860. He is also a Knight
Templar of hi^h standing. He is pre
sident of the Architectural Association
of Ontario, and is a member of the
Royal Canadian Academy of Artists.

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MEN

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TJ DMUND MEREDITH, Q.C., of
J &gt; London, Out., was born in that

^-^ city on the ist March, 1845.
His father was John Walsmgham
Cooke Meredith, for many years Clerk
of the Division Court, who died in
iSSi. His mother was Sarah (Pegler)
Meredith, who is still living. Our sub-

t was educated at the Grain mar

tool, London, and Baptist College,
Woodstock. He studied law in the
office of Scatchard & Meredith, Lon
don, and was admitted to the liar in

&lt;). He tlu-n commenced to practice
in London with his brother R. M., now
Mr. Justice Meredith. This partner

ship continued until the latter was ap
pointed to the Bench. In 1890 he formed
the present partnership of Meredith,
Cameron & Judd. Mr. Meredith has
been a member of the City Council,
and was mayor in 1883 and 1884. In
politics he is a leading Conservative,
having contested the riding of Nortli
Middlesex in 1884 for the Provincial
Legislature, and, after a gallant light,
was defeated by only thirty-four vol
In religion he is an Episcopalian. He
is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Mr. Meredith was married in i
Miss Theresa McCann, daughter of I*.
McCaun, London.

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425

RALPH MEREDITH,
LL.D., Q.C., London, Leader
of the Opposition of the Ontario Legis
lature, was born in Westminister town
ship, Middlesex County, March ^ist,
1840. His parents were John C. and
Sarah (Pegler) Meredith. His father
was for many years Clerk of the Divi
sion Court for Middlesex County. W.
R. Meredith was educated at the Gram
mar School, London, and Toronto
University. He was called to the
I!ar in 1861, and soon established an
important practice in London. His
knowledge of law is extensive and
sound, and lie is regarded as the lead

Chancery lawyer in Western On
tario. He is solicitor for the city of
London, was elected as Bencher of the
Law Society in 1871, and has been re-
elected at each subsequent election and
created a O.C. in 1876. In 1872 he
was elected for London to the Ontario
Legislature, and has been returned at
every general election since. In poli
tics he is staunch Liberal-Conservative.
Mr. Meredith s private and public char
acter is above reproach, and his ability
in the political sphere is very marked.
In religion he is an Episcopalian. Ik-
was married June 26th, 1802, to Miss
Mary Holmes, of London, Out.

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&gt;^J A. MAYBERRY, B.A., LL.B.,
( . Principal of Stratford Colle-
^ - ^^&gt; giate Institute, was born on
August 1 6th, 1856, in West Oxford,
County of Oxford, Out. He received
his early education at School Section
N &gt;. 2 of his native home, Ingersoll
High School, and Brantford Collegiate
Institute, passing from thence to To
ronto I "ni vc-rsity. He graduated from
the latter institution with the degree of
B.A. in jSSj, with honors in Classics,
and obtained tlu- dc-v-e of I.L.B. fnmi
the same institution in the year 18
His early life was spent on a farm, and
he be^an school teaching at the

twenty. He first taught in School
Section No. 2, West Zorra, and then in
No. 8, East Nissouri, Oxford County,
for some time. In the year iSSo la-
taught in Brantford Collegiate Institute.
In 1882 he began teaching in Stratford
Collegiate Institute as classical master,
and the Board of Trustee-., having a
high estimate of his ability, appointed
him Principal of that institute in the
year 1890. Mr. Maybcrry is an ad
herent of Knox Probyterian Church,
Stratford. He held the office of presi
dent of Perth Teacher s Association in
i.SS). I le \\;is married r 271)1,

1880, to Miss Ktt.i Craig, Brantford.

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427

&lt;=&gt;

EV. ALEX. STEWART, M.A., of
&lt; )rillia, Out., \vas born on the 3rd of
October, 1804, at Huntley, Aber-
decnshire, Scotland. His father was Dr. John
Stewart of that place. He was educated at the
old town college of Aberdeen, and in January,
1841, was ordained priest of the Church of
England, in Canada, at the city of Halifax
by the Lord Bishop of that day. Mr. Stewart
then became curate of Trinity Church, St.
John, N.B. Tn 1856 he removed to Upper
Canada and settled in Toronto, -where he be
came curate to Dr. James \V. Dewolfe. Gray.
He was subsequently appointed over St.
George s Church, Kingston, where he re
mained for five and one half years, and in 1862
became rector of St. John s Trinity Church,
Orillia, over which he presided for the long
period of twenty-seven years until iSSy, when
hi- resigned the charge and was succeeded
by the present incumbent, the Rev. Canon
\\. \\~. E. Greene. Mr. Stewart was married to
Miss Maria Jarvis, of St. John, N.B. , who died
in 1884. His family consists of three daughters
and one sun.

VV^ILLIAM JAMES KNOWLES, of
V V Knowles &lt;!t Nott, hardware mer
chants, Brantford, was born on the 2oth of
March, 1855, at Elora, Out. His father car
ried on a hardware business at Elora, Elmira
and Toronto, and is now living retired at the
latter place. The subject of our sketch re
ceived his education st the public and High
schools of Elora. He commenced the hardware
business with his father at Elmira, remaining
there until twenty years of age, when he bought
out the business and carried it &lt;m alone for
two years. He then removed to Toronto, and
in iSSo he came t&lt;&gt; Brantford, taking a posi
tion in the hardware store of Goold & Agncw,
and, on the death of the latter, entered into
partnership with Mr. Goold. Tn 1887 he pur
chased the business in connection with his
present partner. He is also largely interested
in the Goold Bicycle \Vorks, and is manager
of the same. Mr. Knowles in religion is a
Presbyterian, and in politics a Reformer. Ik-
is a member &lt;&gt;f the Brant ford Hoard of Trade.
lie married Miss Maria Kenning, of Elmira,
on December 26th, 1875.

4*8

Ol ^ ,\x \i &gt;,\

GvS
I". CAMP, St. Catharines, was born
* on the i ;th May, 1857. at Thorold,
Out. lie received his preliminary education
at the public school of St. Catharines, and
afterwards attended the Collegiate Institute,
under the principalship of Dr. Hunter. After
leaving school in 1875, he went to Toronto
and spent three years in learning surveying.
In 1877 he was one of a surveying expedition
to Algoma, and returned the year afterwards
to St. Catharines, where he entered his father s
office as clerk until 1882, when he was taken
into partnership. The partnership continued
until 1888, when his father went to Toronto,
leaving the business, which is still continued
under the title of Camp & Son, in his charge.
The business, which embraces fire, life and

lent insurance, is one of the largest in
&lt; hitario. and is steadily increasing. Mr. Camp
rep: iie leading Canadian, American

and English Insurance Companies. In politics
he i-- a C"iiM-rvat ; .v&lt;-. and in religion a Metho
dist. He was married on the 5th of Juno,

. t.i Mary J.. dam;!: I .ier,

St. Cathari:.

JOHN FERGUSON PAUJNG, M.D.,
Barrie, Ont., was born at Medonte,
Simcoe County, on the i-jth of
August, 1862. He is the son of Charles and
Ellen Ferguson Palling, who were of Knglish
and Irish parentage. He received his educa
tion at Allandale public school and Barrie
Collegiate Institute, and afterwards, in 1884,
entered Trinity Medical College, Toronto,
where he graduated with first-class honors in
i8S8. After pissing the examinations of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ontario,
he began his present practice in Barrie. IK
is a member of the Church of England, of
the Masonic Brotherhood, the Canadian ( tnler
of Foresters, Independent Order of ]
and other organizations. In polilirs he i&gt; a
Conservative. Dr. Palling is a rising man in
his i :i, and has ah

patronage, not only in Barrie, but in the sur
rounding country, and, from present in&lt;!:
tiotis, he will soon take a leading :
medical men. I . married in

Margaret Ann Steele, daughter of Jn-tph
&gt;nt.

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429

"Y\7lUJAM D. EDY,
*" r photographer, Lon
don, Out., was born on the
24th of February, 1832, in
the township of Burford,
County of Brant. He re
ceived his education at
public and private schools.
He started life as a fanner
in the township of Town-
send, County of Norfolk,
on a rented farm, and when
about twenty-two years of
age purchased one in Brant
County. He followed the
business of fanning with
success until thirty-five
years of age, during that
time he had several farms
pass through his hands.
He then joined his brother,
the late J. M. Edy, in the
business of photograph}- in
the city of Brantford, where
his brother had previously
carried on this art for a
number of years. The firm
attained distinction while in
Brantford, and conducted a
large business. They were
the first in Ontario to adopt
the practice of retouching
negatives, which brought them into
prominence. During their stay at
Brantford they produced an oil paint
ing from a minature on ivory made in
England of Capt. Joseph Brant, which
was presented to Prince Arthur through
Lord Dufferin. In the year 1879 the
Kdy Brothers opened a studio in Lon
don, where they have been very success
ful, doing a leading trade with the best
people of the city. For thirteen years
the\ have carried off the first pri/e at
the \Yesteru and Provincial fairs held
at London, and obtained the gold medal
in 1891. The firm is at present com
posed of our subject and his son, E. L.

Edy, and conducted in the old firm
name of Edy Brothers. Mr. E. L. Edy
is said to be one of the most skilful
photographers in Canada, and certainly
the work produced by him possesses
merit of a very high order. There is
a richness and delicacy about his work
rarely seen. Mr. V\". 1). Edy has
been twice married first, in the year
I854i to Miss Melinda Ilaviland, of
Boston, Ont, who died in iS;; v Hi-
was married again, in the year 1875, to
Miss Mary, daughter of the late Capt.
Henry llo\vell. Mr. Edy is an earnest
Christian man, and is esteemed wher
ever known.

M I . N Ol QA NAI . \

\ G. SANDERSON, D.D.,

Methodist minister, London,
Out., was born at Kingston
in 1816. He received a good home
education, and pursued his theological
studies at Upper Canada Academy out
of which Victoria University has
arisen. Before ordination he travelled
the Thames circuit, then Newmarket,
Grimsby and Hamilton. He was or
dained in 1841 and appointed first
to Stamford, then St. Catharines, then
Toronto, where he was elected editor of
the ( lirislian (inardian^ which position
he ably filled for five years. He was
then pastor at Cobourg three years, dur

hich time he was elected

secretary of the Conference,
He was then appointed
Hook Steward at Toronto.
the duties of which he faith
fully discharged for four
years. In 1859 he was sent
to London, remaining there
three years. In 1860 he
was elected chairman of
London district, which posi
tion he held on the several
Districts which lie occupied
afterwards. In 1861 he was
elected Representative to
Wesleyan Conference of
Great Britain, in 1871 Dr.
Puushon s co-delegate, and
in 1872 Representative to
the General Conference of
the M. E. Church in the
United States. After leav
ing London in 1862, he oc
cupied the following circuits,
remaining in each three
years: Port Hope, Picton,
Belleville, Kingston, St.
Catharines, London (Wel
lington Street), London
(Dundas Street East),
Strathroy, and Sarnia from
1886 to 1887. I" t nc latter
year, having been 51 years in the work,
he retired from the active ministry and
settled in London, where he had spent
nine years as a pastor. Mr. Sanderson
was president of the Conference in
1876, and again in 1885, was a delegate
to the First General Conference at
Toronto in 1874, and to the General
Conference at Montreal in 1878. The
honorary degree of D.D. was conferred
upon him by the University of Victoria
in 1877. Although retired. Dr. San
derson still preaches frequently at
special services, church openings, anni-
ver ]! i&gt; a fine specimen

of the Christian minister.

CANADA.

43 1

JOHN CALVIN SMITH, banker,
Seaforth, Out., was born April
nth, 1857, a t Bowmanville,
Out. He is the eldest son of the late
Rev. John Smith, minister of Erskitie
Presbyterian Church, Toronto. The
subject of our sketch received his edu
cation at the public and High schools
of Bowmanville. On leaving school
he entered the bunk at Port Perry,
where he remained for a few months.
Afterwards he occupied positions at
different places, including Toronto.
He then joined the staff of the liank
of Commerce, in which he remained
four years, with much satisfaction to that

institution. Mr. Smith was married to
Miss Belle Taylor, daughter of Chief
Justice Taylor, of Manitoba, on July
3ist, 1883, by whom he has one child.
In the year 1888 he commenced the
business of private banking in Sea
forth, which he still carries on. He
enjoys the full confidence of the busi
ness and farming community, and does
a most successful banking business.
He is a member of the Presbyterian
Church, and takes an active interest in
all church work. He is president &lt;&gt;t
the Christian Endeavor Society, and a
faithful worker in the Sabbath School.
In politics he is a Reformer.

M I.N ( .1 ^ ,\ N,\ I . \.

THOMAS D. FAWCETT, L.D.S.,

-*- London, Out., was born on the
1 3th March, 1866, at St. George, Brant
County, Out. He is a grandson of the
late Rev. Thos. Fawcett, a well known
Methodist minister. His father was a
dentist, and died at St. George in 1866.
His mother is still living, and resides
with her son at London. Dr. Fawcett
received his earlier education at St.
George public school and Dufferin Col
lege. London. He received his profes
sional education at the Royal Coll-
of Dental Surgeons. Toronto, and was
also a student under I 1 . M. Harvey.
L.D.S., London. Out. He graduated

from the College of Dental Surgeons
in the year 1891, and immediately com
menced his profession in London, and
here he has alread} acquired a very
encouraging practice. Mr. Fawcett
attentive and capable, is a young man
of the highest character, of gentleman
ly appearance, and popular with his
patients. With his thorough educa
tion, solid talents, and devotion to his
profession, it is not difficult to foretell
a successful career for this young dental
surgeon. Mr. Fawcett was united in
marriage with Mi&gt;s May. daughter
Jan . &lt;f Hamilton, Out., on

the Ljtl: obcr, 1891.

MEN OF- CANADA.

433

RTHUR L. VAN-
STONE, merchant,
^ Brantford, Ont.,
was born on October 5th,
1857, at Tyrone, in the
County of Durham, Ont.
His parents are Samuel and
Elizabeth (Elford) Van-
stone. His father, who was
a merchant miller in Bow-
manville for many years, is
now living a retired life
there. The subject of our
sketch received his educa
tion at the public and High
schools at Bowmauville and
Port Hope. He matricu
lated into Toronto Univer
sity in the year 1878, and
obtained a second - class
teacher s certificate in the
same year. He afterwards
attended the Normal School
at Ottawa. He then fol
lowed the teaching profes
sion for nearly four years,
when he gave it up to enter
business life. He first en
gaged in the grain and mill
ing business at Bowman-

ville. In the year 1885 he

purchased a grocery and
crockery business in the city of Brant-
ford, which business he is still carrying
on, and has made it one of the inost
important in his line in the city. This
is largely due to his ready grasp of the
requirements of his trade, whether in
buying or selling. He is regarded by
all who have business dealings with him
as an honest and capable man. He is
admirably adapted to meeting the gen
eral public, having a most genial de
portment, and, being possessed of
strong social qualities, he makes him
self agreeable to all with whom he
comes in contact. Mr. Yanstone in
religion is a member of the Methodist

Church, having joined that body in the
year 1874 while attending the High
School at Port Hope. He is at present
a leading member of Wellington Street
Methodist Church, Brantford, being a
trustee and pe\v steward of that church.
Iu politics he is a Reformer, but does
not take an active part in political
affairs. ^ He belongs to the Society of
Royal Templars of Temperance, "and
the Ancient Order United Workmen.
Air. Vanstone was married on the 22nd
of November, 1882, to Mis.s Annie
Sinclair, daughter of Robert Sinclair,
of Bowmanville, Out., where our sub
ject first engaged in business.

MEN

CANADA.

: &lt;rV^ BALLANTYXE,

1\ B.A., pastor of Knox Presby-
V^ terian Church, London, Out.,
was born on the 22nd of August, 1857,
at Stratford, County of Perth, Out.
His father is the Hon. Thos. Ballan-
tyne, Speaker of the Legislative As
sembly of Ontario, and his mother is
Mary, daughter of the late Robert
Ballantyne, of the township of Downie,
Perth County. The subject of our
sketch received his education at the
public school of Downie township, St.
Mary s High School, Gait Collegiate
Institute, (under the celebrated 1 &gt;r.
Tassie), and at Toronto University.

He matriculated into the
University from Gait Colle
ge Institute in iS^u, and
-uluatecl in iSSi &gt; with first-
class honors in modern lan
guages, and also carried oft"
various pri/es during his
college COUne. lie received
his theological education in
Knox College, graduating
from that institution in the
year i SS 3. He also attend
ed the Theological Seminal v
at Princeton, N.J.. for one
year, and spent one- year in
the Theological Halls
Edinburgh, Scotland, and
at Leipsic, Germany. In
April, 1885, he was ordain
ed and inducted into the
pastorate of Knox Church,
London, where he has con
tinued to labor with g:
acceptability since. I It \\-a.s
introduced to his present
charge by the late Kev.
Thomas McPherson, who
was for many years pastor
of Knox Church, Stratford,
and who was the pastor of
Mr. Ballantyiie s parents,
and by whom he was bap-
tixed. He joined the church on pro-
sion of faith in the year 1877. I Ie \
one of the most accomplished scholars of
his class at Knox College, and has been
eminently successful in his pastorate.
The membership of the church and
congregation has very greatly increa-
under his care, and he is held in high
esteem, not only by his own peo:
but by members of other churches and
the public generally. Mr. Uallaiitvne
is still young with a bright futi;
He was married on the uth January.
1886, to Miss Florence Clarke, daugh
ter of the Hon. Charl kc, of
Klora, County of Wellington,

MKN

CANADA.

435

TTLFRED HUTCHINSON

\ D Y M O N D, Principal of the
V Ontario Institution for the
Blind, Brantford, Out., was born at
Croydon, Eng., in August, 1827. He
married, June, 1852, Helen Susannah,
daughter of Mr. John Henderson, of
Southwark. .Mr. Dymond was engaged
for several years in advocating the
abolition of capital punishment and
lectured and wrote extensively on that
question. He joined, in 1857, the
Morning S(a&gt;\ of London, England in
1866 became its manager. As a Liberal
in politics, he took an active share in
many movements formed to promote a

Liberal policy, particularly
the Constitutional Defence
Association, called for by
the resistance of the House
of Lords to the abolition of
the paper duty in 1860, and
the Emancipation Society,
organized to elicit an ex
pression of public opinion
in favor of the Union during
the American Civil War.
In 1869 Mr. Dymond settled
in Toronto, joining the edi
torial staff of the Toronto
Globe. From his arrival in
Canada he identified himself
with the Liberal part} , and
in 1874 was elected M.P. for
Xorth York, which constitu
ency he represented during
the ensuing parliamentary
term. In parliament he was
opposed to all protective
tariffs, advocated the claims
of Canada to make her own
copyright laws, also the
right of defendants in crim
inal cases to give evidence
in their own behalf, and
carried the Common As
saults Act, in which that
principle was for the first
time embodied in legislation. From
1878 to 1880 he was occupied in pre
paring official reports and holding com
missions of enquiry for the Ontario
Government. In 1880 he acted as the
executive member of the Ontario Agri
cultural Commission, and compiled
the voluminous report, in \vhich the
evidence taken was condensed and
digested. In i SSo he accepted the posi
tion he still holds. Principal Dymond
takes a deep interest in the affairs of
the Anglican Church, of which he is a
member and a lay reader. He is also
chairman of the Huron Anglical Lay
Workers Association.

MKN OF- CAN AHA

\\/M! X. ROBKRT-

&gt;&gt; SOX, M.D..C.M.,
L.R.C.T. &S. Edinburgh,
Stratford, Out., \v. , in

the year 1857 at Stratford.
He received his education
at a village hamlet called
Monkton in Perth County.
He was prepared for medical
matriculation at Pickering
College and by private
study. He received a di
ploma from the Hamilton
Business College in 1875,
and afterwards spent five
years as a book-keeper.
While acting in this capa
city and leading a quiet,
studious, and economical
life, he acquired the means
to complete his medical
training. He graduated in
the Toronto School of Medi
cine in 1884, and in Edin
burgh in 1885. After gra
duating in Edinburgh he
went as surgeon on a steam
ship to India, remaining
there only a short time, but
in that time gaining a fair
idea of Oriental life. This
was at the time of the Zulu
war, and there was considerable excite
ment in the army and navy. Return
ing to Glasgow, he acted for a time as
assistant practitioner. Upon the de
cease of Dr. Mothersill, of Stratford,
in 1885, he bought out his fixtures
and at once commenced practice there.
Being a total abstainer from stimulants
and narcotics, and possessed of great
energy and ambition, he has been suc-
Bftu in building tip one of the
largest practices in the county in which
lie : He is also one of the active

staff of the General Hospital, Strat
ford. Dr. Robertson is a faithful mem-
of the Presbyterian Church, and

was an active Sunday School worker
until his extensive practice necessitated
his giving it up. In politics he is an
Independent Conservative, but he takes
no active part in any work outside the
church, his time being fully devoted to
his profession. In his early days he
was very fond of out-door sports, always
desirous of fostering physical culture.
In later 3 ears he has won many laurels
as a bicyclist on the wheel called " The

Dr. Robertson continm
believe that much of the suffering of
the body may be avoided by giving

&gt;er care and attention to the d&lt;
lopment of the physical 1.

437

ALCOLM GRAEME BREM-
\I ,R, editor-in-chief of the
^ Free Press, London, Out.,
was born October nth, 1847, at Hants,
Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He is of
Anglo-Scottish descent. His parents
having emigrated to Canada in 1856, at
an early age he engaged in the printing
business, serving for several years in
its practical branches. At the age of
eighteen he was chosen to fill the posi
tion on the Firr J n-ss editorial staff,
which had been vacated by Mr. Mack
intosh, the present member for Ottawa.
From that time Mr. Bremner steadily
gained in reputation as a studious,

ready and tireless worker on this jour
nal. His history is coincident with the
history of the Fire I ITSS, on which he
lias labored without intermission since
1865 as the trusted assistant and col
league of the late eminent editor, Mr.
Josiah Blackburn. On the death of
Mr. Blackburn in 1890, Mr. Bremner
was appointed his successor in the edi
torial control, a position for which he
had long been designated by his old and
beloved chief. Mr. Bremner has never
aspired to public office, but devotes all
his powers t&lt;&gt; the service of the journal,
in the success and progress of which In-
has been so largely concerned.

MEN OK CA.NAMA.

,E&gt;

London, Out., Rector of Christ
Church, Canon of the Cathe
dral, and Rural Dean of Middlesex,
was born on the 23rd of September,
1841, at Brantford. He received his
education at the public and high schools
there, and Huron College, London.
I hiring his educational course he taught
school three years. In 1 866 he was or
dained 1 )eacon and appointed Incumbent
of Helmont, Middlesex County, and or
dained Priest in 1867. In 1X71 be was ap
pointed Incumbent of St. John s Church,
Strathroy, and in was appointed

Rector of Christ Church, London, his

present charge. In 1873 he was created
Rural Dean of Middlesex, and in iS.Sr
Canon of the Cathedral. Canon Smith
is Registrar and Bursar of the Western
University, Registrar and Treasurer of
the Chapter of the Cathedral ;ry

and Treasurer of the Colonial and Con
tinental Church Society, President of
Huron* iation, President of

the Sunday School Association of Mid
dle . aerv, and a mem iri-
ous imju-rtant church commit Mr.
Smith was married July 12th, i^&lt;&gt;_&gt;, to
Re iiti-r of J. Likins,
. J.P.. I .rantford. He has one son
and four daughter

MEN OF- CANADA.

439

, AVID HAMILTON

HUNTER, B.A.,

Principal of Wood
stock Collegiate Institute,
was born on the 4th July,
1845, near Brampton, Out.
He received his education
at the public school No. 6,
South Dumfries, to which
township the family moved
in 1857, and at Paris and
Gait Grammar schools. He
matriculated with honors in
every department from the
latter institution into To
ronto University in 1862.
After attending the univer
sity one year he obtained
a first-class certificate grade
"A" and taught public
school No. 27, South Dum
fries, one year. He then
became principal of St.
George public school, which
position he held four years,
when he returned to the
university and graduated
B.A. in 1871. After re
ceiving his degree he was
engaged as colleague to Mr.
Alex. McMillan, principal
of Rockwood Academy,
where he remained one year, when he
left to begin his career as a High
School teacher. His first appointment
was to the head mastership of Water-
down High School in 1872. This in
stitution, under his management for
twelve years, was placed in the first
rank of High Schools. In 1884 he
accepted a unanimous invitation from
the Board of Trustees of the Wood
stock High School to become its prin
cipal, entering upon his duties Decem
ber istof that year. His able mana
ment caused it to be raised in 1886
to the status of a Collegiate Institute.
This change necessitated the appoint-

ment of a staff of six masters and an
extension of the programme of studies,
which raised the aggregate attend
ance in 1891 to over three hundred.
Woodstock Collegiate Institute now
ranks among the very best of the edu
cational institutions of Ontario. Mr.
Hunter is a member and an elder of
Knox Presbyterian Church, and is
active in Sabbath School work. Ik-
belongs to the Masonic Brotherhood,
and during 1890 and 1891 wasD.D.G.M.
of Wilson District No. 6 of the Grand
Lodge of Canada. Mr. Hunter was
married July 14, 1875, to Kunice, daugh
ter of J. B. Kitchen, Ksq., Brantford.

440

MKN 01- CANADA.

^ r . JOHN LAING, M.A., D.D.,
Dundas, Ont.,was born March
24th, 1 828, at Tarbet Cottage,
Ross-shire, Scotland. His education
was commenced in Edinburgh, at How-
ington Academy and High School, and
completed in Knox College, Toronto.
He afterwards took an arts course in
King s College and the University,
Toronto. He left Scotland in the year
1X42 and spent one year in Ireland.
In 1843 lie came to Canada and settled
at Danville, ynel&gt;ec. He taught in the
public school for a time, and afterwards
in Toronto Academy. I le was ordained
in June, 1854. at Searhoro, and inducted

pastor of Knox Church.
In 1859 he removed to
Cobottrg, where he remained
until 1X7 i , when he accepted
a position as agent for the
endowment of Knox Col
lege. He went to ( Htawa
in 1872 and opened the
Ladies College there, re
maining one year. 1111873
he accepted a call to Dundas,
where he has continued to
labor with great acceptance
since. Dr. Laing taught in
Knox College as tutor in
Classics, Mathematics, Eng
lish and Hebrew. He was
Local Superintendent of
Public Schools in Scarboro,
Inspector of Schools in
Cobourg, and County Ex
aminer in the Counties of
York, North Northumber
land, and Wentworth for
twenty years. He was con
vener of Home Missions
from 1864 till 1871, was
also Examiner and Chair
man of the Board in Knox
College for many years.
He was Moderator of the
Synod in 1877, an&lt; ^ f the
General Assembly in 1890-91. He has
been Clerk of the Presbytery of Hamil
ton since 1875. Dr. Laing through his
long ministry has rendered very efficient
service to his church, while at the same
time, by pen and voice, he has ad
vocated what he has deemed right on
the great public questions of the dav.
As an all-round scholar and well n
theologian, he occupies a high place in
the estimation of his brethren, and
is greatly respected by all cl
He was married on the 26th O
;, to ! fourth dangh;

James A. Smith, M.A., of Knox Col
lege, Toronto.

CANADA.

441

REDERICK JOHN URE, P.L.S.
and Civil Engineer, Woodstock,
Out., was born on the iSth of
September, 1863, in Essex County.
His parents came from Scotland to
Canada in 1840 and settled in Essex
Connt\-. ( )ur subject received his edu
cation at the public school, Windsor
High School, and St. Catharines Col
legiate Institute. He passed his pre
liminary examination for his profession
at the Crown Lands Department, To
ronto, in 1883. He then articled him
self with Mr. Baird, P.L.S., Leaming
ton, with whom he remained two years,
when he was transferred to Mr. Burke,

Ingersoll, remaining with him tw&lt;/
years. In 1887 he passed his final ex
amination, receiving the degree of
P.L-S. He then entered into partner
ship with his old tutor, Mr. Burke,
opening an office at Woodstock. This
partnership existed three years, when
he bought Mr. Burke out and has since
curried on the business alone. Mr. I" re
in religion is a Presbyterian, is an
associate member of the Y.M.C.A., and
in politics is Reform, He is a young
man of good habits, attentive and" skill
ful in his profession. He was married
on January Sth, 1890, to Miss Bes
Gordon, of Woodstock.

44-

MBN OF* CANADA.

JUDGE A. FINKLE, County
Judge, Woodstock, Out., was
born at that place in the year
1843. He received his education at the
Woodstock public school, and at the
County Grammar School under George
luchon. when he commenced his
ional studies. He passed his
.initiation of the Law Society when
onlv seventeen years of age, and at
once entered the office of D. G. Millar,
UK- of the best known practitioners
throughout Western Canada. IK- was
admitted to the liar in the year 1*64,
and commenced the practice nf his ;
ion with I). ( .. Millar, with whom

he was a student. He was also ad
mitted to the Bar in Winnipeg, Man.,
in the year 1883, and practiced tl:
for a short time. He then returned to
Ontario, and shortly afterwards, on the
death of Judge MacOueen, which
curred in the year 1885, he received his
present appointment as Judge of the
County of Oxford, which important
office he fills with the dignity and
ability which belong to that high ]&lt;
tion, a.s lie brought to the disch
his duties a sound judgment and a well
balanced judicial mind. Judge Pinkie-
in religion is a member of the Church
ol Hngland.

MEN OF- CANADA.

443

kKY. HERBERT GORDON
MILLER, M.A., Principal of

^ Huron College, London,
Out., was born on June loth, 1855, at
Woodchnrch, Yorkshire, Eng. He re
ceived his education at the Royal
Grammar School, Lancaster, and Blun-
dell s School, Tiverton, Devon, passing
thence to Sidney Sussex College, Cam
bridge, of which he was a mathema
tical scholar. He graduated with the
degree of B.A. in 1876. After gradu
ating he was form master successively
at Felsted School, Essex, and Dove r
College. Prior to ordination, he spent
one year at St. John s Hall, Highbury,

London. He was ordained
deacon at Trinity in 1879,
and ordained priest the fol
lowing year by the Bishop
of Gloucester and Bristol.
He first served the church
at Cheltenham nnder Canon
Bell, after which he was
settled in several of the
leading towns of England,
notably Manchester, Birm
ingham , Chester, Northamp
ton, Eastbourne and Clif
ton, Bristol. Mr. Miller
was married in iSSi to Miss
Adelaide Meara, of Chelten
ham, England. In 1891 he
was nominated Principal of
Huron College, London, by
Rev. Albert Peache, D.D.,
and the nomination being
accepted by the College
Council, he left England
for Canada that } r ear to en
ter upon his duties. Mr.
Miller is a man of very
varied experience, having
labored during his minis
terial life among all sorts
and conditions of men. He
is the author of a volume
of sermons, entitled " Vic
tory, Blessing and Song " a memorial
volume published by request of the
congregation of the parish church,
Eastbourne. By his academical train
ing, his profound knowledge of the
Bible, and by his large practical experi
ence, he is most admirably fitted for
his present position, where he has the
training of young men, who are fitting
themselves for the grand work of win
ning souls for Christ. Under such
guidance, Huron College should have
a prosperous future. Since the summer
vacation of 1891, great improvements
have been made in the college, and the
professonal staff largely increased.

444

MI.N OF CANADA-

- 7V-:\- GEO. LAW-
l\

\^s nuatcil Methodist
minister, Ingersoli, &lt; hit.,
was born on the iStli

&gt;ruary, 1822, in the
County of Limerick, Ire
land. He came to Canada
with his parents in the year
1825, sixty-six years ago,
and settled at Little York,
which is now the city of
Toronto. His father was a
captain in one of Her Ma
jesty s regiments, at that
time on service in Ireland.
Mr. Lawrence was educated
at private schools, and Lima
Seminary, New York State,
U.S.A. His course of studies
and the natural inclination
of his mind led him to
prefer religion to business
He felt his call to the
sacred ministry, and was re
ceived on probation in the
Conference of the M. E.
Church in Canada in the
year 1844. Before ordina
tion he travelled the circuits
of Canboro and Toronto.
He was then ordained
deacon at the Yonge Street Church
by Bishop Alley in 1846. He was
then sent to the Niagara Circuit,
and in the following year was trans-
. ferred to the Dumfries Circuit. He
was ordained elder in the year 1848 at
the Brooklvn Conference by Bishop
;ith. Since that time he has served
the following circuits: Nelson, Yonge
eet, Newmarket, Saltfleet, Orono,
Markham. Yonge Street a second time,
Hrin, town, Pickering, Brooke

and Sombra. On account of failing
health, Mr. Lawrence was superan
nuated in the year i.S6o., and since that
time has sustained that relation to the

Conference. He preaches as often as
health will permit, and assists in the
work of the church in all its depart
ments. For some years after his
superannuation he was successfully en
gaged in the publication of religious
books, but for many years he has lived
a retired life. Mr. Lawrence was mar
ried on the 26th of September. 1^50,
to Miss Lucy Reid, daughter of Dr.
A. 1 ; . Reid, of Richmond Hill, Out.
He IMS two daughters one the wile
of J. \V. Cutler, M.D., of New York,
and the other the wife of William
Currie, of vu, Manitoba, Regis

trar of Beautiful Plains County.

CANADA.

445

&gt;ICHARD J. C. DAWSON, Post
master, London, Out., was born
_s&gt; on the 3rd of October, 1835,
at Bathnrst, N.B. His education was
received at a Grammar School in New
Brunswick. He came to London with
his parents in the year 1851. In 1852
he was appointed junior clerk in the
London Post Office, there being only
four employees in the office at that time.
In 1860 he was appointed Assistant
Postmaster until March, iS8i, when
lie was appointed Acting Postmaster.
In June of the same year, after a
period of twenty-nine years of faithful
service as a subordinate, he was ap-

pointed to the highly responsible office
of Postmaster, which he still holds.
Mr. Dawson is a member of Queen s
Avenue Methodist Church, and has
held nearly every office in the gift of
the Church for which laymen are
eligible, including membership in the
General Conference. He is a member
of the A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F. and
A.O.U.W. Mr. Dawson is an efficient
officer, a prominent citizen &lt;&gt;f London,
and is much respected by the general
public. He was married on the 3rd of
October, 1860, to Miss Jane K. Deacon.
His family consists of three children-
one son and two daughters.

446

MKN OF CANADA.

McKENZIE WILSON,
Q.C., Brantford, Out., was
^ born on April gth, 1840, at
Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His parents
\\\-re Stephen and Ann E. (Melvin)
Wilson, natives of Scotland, who came
to Canada in 1847. M f - Wilson re
ceived his education at Hamilton Gram
mar School, and by private tuition
under Rev. John Alexander, Rev. Mr.
:t, Rev. Mr. Fenn, and Rev. Mr.
Montgomery. He afterwards studied
la\v and was admitted to the Bar in
1866. He was appointed O C. by the
Dominion Government in i.s.S.v 1 It-
has officiated as Deputy Judge of Brant

County three times, having been first
appointed to that office in 1872 by the
Dominion Government. He is County
Clerk, Solicitor for the County, and
Solicitor for the Canadian Bank of
Commerce. He is a member of the
Royal Arch Masons and A .! . oc A.M.,
and has filled the offices of W. M. and
D. D. G. M. In religion he is an I .;
copalian, and in politi \ -iservat:
holding office in the South Brant Con-
servati iation. Mr. Wilson v

married May 5th, iS; .}, to Miss Mary
Selina, daughter of A. H. Xelles.
IJrantford. His famil} consists of .
son and two daugh;

MRN

CANADA.

447

GEORGE

McKAY, barrister,
Woodstock, Ontario, was

born there February igth,

1856. He attended the

public and High schools,

where he received his early

educational training, and

finished at New Glasgow

College, Nova Scotia. He

commenced the study of

law with Ball, Matheson &

Ball, Woodstock, and finish
ed with Blake, Kerr, Boyd

& Cassels, Toronto. He

was admitted to the Bar in

1 88 1, and at once began the

practice of his profession in
his native town. In 1882
he entered into partnership
with W. G. Eakins, now one
of the editors of the Mail
newspaper, under the firm
name of Eakins & McKay.
This partnership existed
for one year. The subject
of our sketch then entered
into partnership with H. J.
Finkle, under the title of
Finkle & McKay. This
firm continued for three
years, when, in the year
1886, W. T. McMullen was admitted a
member of the firm, which became
Finkle, McKay & McMullen. Mr.
McKay was married on the agth of
September, 1886, to Miss Jessie Agnes
Campbell, of Woodstock. In June, 1891,
he withdrew from the firm of Finkle,
McKay oc McMullen in order to prac
tice alone. He has been engaged in
some important cases, in which he
gave proofs of great ability and care
ful study. He was one of the counsel
for the defence in the celebrated
Birchall trial. Our subject is a public-
spirited citixen and holds many offices
in the town. He is president of the

Woodstock Electric Light Power and
Street Railway Co., and one of the
owners and a director of the Woodstock
Gas Light Co. He is a member of the
Society of Fraternal Guardians, the
Royal Arcanum, the Independent Order
of Foresters, and the Home Protection
Association, being president of the
latter society. He is a member of
Knox Presbyterian Church in full com
munion. In politics he is a Reformer,
and takes an active interest in the wel
fare of the party. His father, the late
Alexander McKay, was chairman of
the first Reform Convention in Western
Ontario.

M I.N ov CANAI . \.

4 IOMER P. BROWN, treasurer

Tl of ^ the County of Oxford,

^&gt; Woodstock, Out., was born

on the i jth of February, 1822, in Cat-

taraugus County, New York State,

U.S.A. His primary education was

received in New York State, and

continued and completed in Ontario,

whither his parents came in the year

15, settling at Paris. After leaving

school he worked for a short time on a

farm, and was then apprenticed to the

trade of a moulder. In the year 1844

he became partner in a foundry in the

town of \Y k. Tliis partnership

ted for ten when the sulr

i-f our .sketch became
proprietor, ;U ul for thirteen
years carried the business
on in his own name. In
the year iS6; he sold the
business out and retired.
Mr. Brown was a member
of the Town Council for
about fourteen years, and
in the year iSoi was mayor
of the town. He was ivcvc
of the town for a number
of years, which position he
resigned in the year 1869
to accept the office of tn
urer of the county, the
duties of which he has con
tinued to discharge ever
since. In 1862 Mr. Brown
was appointed magistrate
by the Dominion Govern
ment, which appointment,
he still holds. He lias been
a director of the Oxford
Permanent Loan and Sav
ings Company since its or
ganization, and is at present
its vice-president. He is a
member of the Masonic
fraternity. In religion he
is an adherent of the Metho
dist Church. Mr. Brown is
a public-spirited citizen, is a man of
more than usual business capacity and
sound judgment, and is a very careful
and trustworthy official, in whom the
public have unlimited confidence. His
marked success through life is cine to
careful and painstaking industry, trans
parent integrity and a strong determin
ation to succeed in whatever he under
took. He was united in marriage with
Miss Jennet McDonald, of I ngersoll, on
the 29th of January, 1846. He h;ul a
family of six sons and six datighu
seven of whom arc living- us

and one daughter and ail are living
at home except &lt;

MEN OF- CANADA.

449

Vw ^

JOSEPH ROBINSON, Clerk of
the First Division Court, County
of Brant, was born in the city
of Armagh, North of Ireland, on the
i5th of June, 1818, and is the oldest of
a family of nine children born to Win
and Mary Jane (Little) Robinson. The
parents were both natives of the North
Ireland. Our subject, with his
brother James, came to Upper Canada
in 1832, landing at York (Toronto),
where he remained four years learning
the trade of house-painting, glazing
and paper-hanging. After having made
and saved a little money, he went to
Victoria College, where he remained

two winter sessions. He
then went to Hamilton, and
for twelve years engaged in
painting, glazing, paper-
hanging, etc., and in the
traffic of the goods of his
trade. In 1842 he married
Miss Hannah Sanders, a
native of Yorkshire, Eng.,
by whom he had three chil
dren : Mary Ann, deceased ;
Eliza Jane, wife of John \Y.
Jones, barrister, Hamilton ;
and Hannah A., deceased.
Mrs. Robinson died in 1848.
In 1849 he went to Cali
fornia and continued in the
same line of business in
San Francisco for twenty
years. In 1852 he married
Miss Eliza Jane Jones,
daughter of Stephen and
Mary (Smith) Jones, of
Stony Creek, by whom he
had four children, viz. :
Stephen James, doctor and
graduate of McGill College ;
Clara, Kate, wife of Albert
B. Briggs, banker, Buffalo,
U.S. ; and Josephine, all
surviving. In 1869 he re
turned to Canada, the land
of his predilection, and settled in Brant-
ford, where he bought the Peter Jones
homestead, in which he resided for a
number of years. Soon after locating
in Brantford he received the appoint
ment of Clerk of the Division Court, in
which capacity lie still continues. Some
years previous to 1891 he bought a
desirable property on Brant Avenue in
the city, where he now resides. Mr.
Robinson is a man of wide information,
strong social qualities, and during the
twenty odd years he has held office, he
has been highly esteemed for the kind
and genial way in which he discharges
his duties.

Mi-. N OR CAN A. . ,

,_^ -
MIoS. WOODYATT,

* ice Magistrate

Bruntford, Out., was bom
there on the loth of April,
; 5. His father, James
Woodyatt, has been for
many years the well-known
ty Clerk of Brantford.
His mother was Martha
(Woods) Woodyatt. Mr.
Woodyatt was educated at
the public and Grammar
schools of Brantford. On
leaving school he engaged
in the pottery business with
his father for a short time.
He then decided upon the
legal profession, and com
menced the study of law
in Brantford with George
Morphy, Esq.. and also
studied in the Toronto office
of Mr. Morphy. He began
the practice of law in Brant
ford in 1869, where lie has
continued since. He was
appointed Police Magistrate
of Brantford on the 3ist of
December, 1889. This ap
pointment has given abun
dant satisfaction, as Mr.
Woodyatt brought to the
discharge of the duties of his office a
well trained legal mind and a quick
perception of all the important points
in the many perplexing cases coining
before him. He is singularly apt at
analyzing evidence, and can arrive at
his judgments and deliver them with
an impartiality which cannot be ques
tioned, and being of an affable and
Denial U-mperament, performs the func
tions of his office in a most pleasant
manner. Mr. Woodyatt is chairman of
the Brantford Collegiate Institute
Hoard, of which he has been a member
for ten years. He is a member of the
I.&lt; &gt;.&lt; &gt;.!.. an&lt;i 19 a l a-4 Grand, al-

Past Grand Patriarch of this Order.
In politics he is Reform, and from I&lt; S 74
until his present appointment was se&gt;
tary of the South Brant Reform A^
ciation. It was in connection with this
office that his great executive ability
was seen to best advantage. As an
organi/er Mr. Woodyatt has no JH
and but few equals, and while
tary of the Reform party in South
Brant, the party made him a flattering
acknowledgment of his indefatigable
labors in promotion of tlu- canst-. 1 It-
was married August ic,tl:
Mary, dan-];: Pred C.

Kortuni. architect, of Hamilton.

CANADA.

451

JAS. WOODY ATT, City Clerk,
Brantford, Out, was born on
the 20th of June, 1819, in
London, Eng. His parents were Thos.
and Harriet (Gnmbleton) Woodyatt.
His father was a native of Hereford
shire, Eng. Mr. Woodyatt received
his education at private schools in Lon
don, Eng., and by self-culture. I K-
came to the State of New York with
his father in the year 1834, and in
1835 ca ie to Canada and settled in
Brantford. The next twenty-four years
were spent in business and in travelling,
during which time he saw much of the
world. In 1859 he received his present

appointment of City Clerk.
He has held this office for
thirty-three }-ears, and is
now looked upon as an
authority in municipal and
civic matters. He was a
member of the Town Coun
cil for 1850, 1851, 1852 and
T S53&gt; reeve of the town in
1853, a member of the
Public School Board four
years, secretary and libra
rian of Mechanics Insti
tute twenty-five years, and
was influential in securing
the change from the Insti
tute to the Free Public
Library, for which service
the city owes him a debt of
gratitude. Mr. Woodyatt
is a member of the Congre
gational Church, and has
been a deacon for many
years. He is a member of
the I.O.F., having joined
the Manchester Order of
Odd Fellows in Brantford
in 1846. In the year 1854
he withdrew from that
( &gt;rder, and, in connection
with some others, obtained
a charter to establish the
present Gore Lodge No. 34. He
has been an enthusiastic Odd Fellow
all these years, and has held all the
offices in the subordinate lodge, and
has been Grand Secretary, Grand
Master and Grand Patriarch", and also
Grand Representative to the Sovereign
Grand Lod.^e, having held the latter
office eighteen years. Mr. Wnodyatt
was married on the 22nd June, 1844,
to Miss Martha, daughter of Henry
\\Wls, of Hamilton. He has had a
family of six two sons and four
daughters, all of whom are living ex
cept his son, William II., who died in
Chicago in 1880.

MEN

CANADA

JOHN II. MIU.AKD.of thelate
firm of J. Millard & Co., cabi
net makers, upholsters, undcr-
tak . Newmarket, Out., was burn

there March 4th, 1842. Ik- received
his education at Newmarket High
School, and afterwards learned the
inet business with his father, Joseph
Millard, J.P., who was the leading
cabinet manufacturer and undertaker
in Newmarket. In 1868 Mr. Millard
entered into partnership with his father,
the firm being J. Millard & Co. The
partnership continued until 1891, when
his father retired, leaving the entire
business in possession of his son. The
show rooms occupied by him
are 42x75 feet in dimensions
and three stories in height,
having a beautiful frontage
with four plate glass win
dows, and situated on the
main street in the centre of
the town, and the furniture
manufactured by him is of
the very best quality, and
is beautiful in design and
finish. Mr. Millard s un
dertaking department has a
separate entrance from the
street, and his reception
rooms are elegantly fitted
up with antique oak cabi
nets on the sides where his
caskets and coffins are en
closed, also the floor is rich
ly carpeted and the windows
are heavily draped with raw
silk curtains. He takes full
charge of all the funerals
entrusted to him in the
most satisfactory manner,
and is known as the leading
funeral director, he having
two of the most beautiful
hearses in the county. Mr.
Millard, like his father, is a
native of Canada, and one

of the most thorough-going and enter
prising men of business in the town.
He is exceedingly popular with all
ranks and classes, and has been for
thirteen years a member of the Town
Council, a position which his father
also held for two years at an earlier
date. He is a member of the Methodist
Church, and treasurer of the (Juartcrly
Board, also belongs to the Masonic
Brotherhood, the A.O.U.W., !.().( ).! ..
and is vice-president of the Undcrtak&lt;
Association of Ontario. In politics he
is a Liberal. Mr. Millard in 1870 mar
ried Ellen Isabel, daughter of James
Purdy, of Markham, Out.

453

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[HOMAS C. L. ARMSTRONG,

M.A., IX. 15., barrister, Toronto,
was born near the- village of Millbrook,
in Durham County, Out., and received
his early education in the public schools
of the district, in I!ownianvillc High
School and the Normal School, Toronto.
Ailer teaching a fe\v years lie attended
the High .School at \Yhitby, reading for
entrance into the Universitv of Toronto,
matriculating with honors in 1870.
Alter a successful course, he graduated
in 1875, taking the silver medal in
modern languages, and was in the same
year appointed assistant master in the
Collegiate Institute in I lamilton. Dur

ing the next six years in this school
he won a foremost position as a teacher
and an editor of text books. In iSSi
he chose law and resigned his position
as teacher, receiving as a present a
handsome gold watch and chain. He
then spent two years, 1882-3, i "\Vin-
nipeg, where, besides practicing law.
he took a prominent part in university
and educational matters, and was edi
torial writer (.11 leading daily papers of
that city. Air. Armstrong is practicing
law in Toronto, is an examiner in the
University of Toronto, and a member
of the United Board of Examiners for
the province.

MEN

Y -

H. ANGER, B.A., St. Catha-

fines, Out., son of H. C.
Anger, Bertie, Welland County, was
born at the latter place on the aist of
October, 1846, being of U.E. Loyalist
descent. He received his early educa
tion at tlie public school of Bertie and
High School of Thorold. After a ses-
i at the London Commercial Col
lege, lie served an apprenticeship of
two years to the dry goods busin&gt;
and then entered Albert University,
Belleville, where he graduated I!. A. in
iN7&lt;i, being a medalist in Mental
Science and Political Kcuiioniy. Dur
ing his university course lie was

dained in the Methodist ministry, but,
on leaving college, he chose the pro:
sion of journalism and edited for fi\e
years a newspaper at Niagara Falls.
On December 27th, 1886, he married
Harriet A., third daughter of J. S.
Dell, Stamford, the same year having
been appointed Principal of the St.
Catharines C rinim rce. which

is still under his direction. It is a
chartered institution with a wide and
liberal course of study, planned I
a practical, but a refined and cultn:
trainin business or ] nal

])ursuits. In j)olities Mr. Anger is a
Reformer, and in religion a Methodist.

ME.X

CANADA.

455

slJEXRY GEORGE LACKXER,
ITl M.D., Berlin, Out., was born
on the 25th of December,
1851, at Hawksville, County of Water-
loo. His parents were William and
Juliana (Diefenbacher) Luckner, who
migrated from Germany in 1839 and
.settled in Waterloo County, where his
father became- a very prosperous fanner,
devoting much attention to stock rais
ing. He was for five years a member
Of the Township Council, director of
the County and Township Agricultural
Societies, director and one of the origi
nators of the Farmers Mutual Fire
Insurance Co., Waterloo. 1 &gt;r. Lackner

received his education at the
public school of Waterloo
and Berlin Grammar School,
\\ here he obtained a scholar
ship at matriculation ex
aminations. He then taught
school successfully in Water
loo County from 1868 until
1872. He subsequently at
tended the Toronto School
of Medicine four years. By
passing an honorary exami
nation in 1876, he obtained
his license from the College
of Physicians and Surgeons.
The same year he carried
off the Star Gold Medal and
the First University Silver
Medal. After graduating
at the University of Toron
to, he commenced his pro
fession iu Berlin, where he
has ever since grown in
popularity as a most skilful
physician, and has a large
and growing practice. Dr.
Lackner takes an active in
terest in all matters pertain
ing to the wel fare of the town.
He was appointed physician
to the House of Industry for
\Vaterloo County in t88l,
and Medical Health Officer for Berlin
in 1884. He was elected mayor in 188(1,
having a plurality of votes over both
opponents, and was in the following-
year elected by acclamation. In poli
tics he is an Independent. lie is an
adherent of the Lutheran Church. He
is a member of the C.O.F I ( ) F
A.O.U.W., K.O.T.M., and Royal Arca
num, and is medical examiner for each
of these societies. Dr. Lackner was
married June 171!], 1880. to Miss Helen
A., eldest daughter of John A. Mackie,
J.I . The doctor s family consists
two children a son. Harry M., and a
daughter, May A..

456

MKN

CANADA.

&gt;C LHX. WATSON, of
uT\ the Vulcan Fonn-
V= ^ dry. Woodst.K-k,
&lt; )nt., was 1)orn &lt;&gt;n the sth
of September. iS;&lt;&gt;, at Barr-
head, Renfrewshire, Scot
land. His parents were
Alexander and Margaret
&gt; 1 la-i-rt) Watson, who came
to Canada in 1842. The
subject of our sketch re
ceived his education at pri
vate schools in his native
country. On coining to
Canada with his parents, he
commenced the trade of a
moulder in 1843 with John
Gartshore, Dundas, remain
ing there until 1853. He
then went to Gait, where
he worked at his trade
eighteen months, when he
returned to Dundas and be
came foreman in the foun
dry of Holt & Co., where
he remained three years.
He then went to Norwich
and became a partner in the
firm of Barr & Co., foun
ders, which partnership ex
isted seven years. In 1871
he moved to Woodstock
and became proprietor of the Vulcan
Foundrv, which business he has since
carried on with success. Mr. Watson
was raised a Presbyterian, being an
elder in that church for many years,
and when but eighteen years of age
was an ordained deacon of the Presby
terian Church in Dundas. He is now
a member of the Congregational bod}-,
being one of the first deacons in Wood
stock Congregational Church, and sup
erintendent of the Sabbath School for
many years. He has always been active
in church work, and is looked up to as
an earnest Christian man. He has
held various public offices in the town

of Woodstock, having been a councillor
a number of years, and public sch&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;l
trustee eighteen years. He also held
the office of trustee while residing in
Norwich. In politics he is Reform,
and takes an active interest in his party
and the welfare of his country, and lie
is admired by all for his honesty and
integrity. Mr. Watson was married
December ^rd, iS^, to Margaret, daugh
ter of William R t" Dundas.
He lias five children living three
daught 1 two sons. The eldest
son carries on a 1. :id tinw
business in Woodstock, and the other
is with his father.

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457

\\/ILLIAM HENRY
V V BARTRAM, bar
rister, Dundas street, Lon
don, Out., was born on the
2ist of August, 1848, at
Cheltenham, Gloucester
shire, Eng. He received
his education at the public
schools, Toronto, and the
Grammar School, Sandwich.
Prior to taking up the study
of law, he was employed in
the Essex County Registry
Office at Sandwich, and
afterwards in the office of
the Deputy Clerk at the
same place. On the 7th of
February, 1871, he was ad
mitted as Attorney-at-Law,
and was called to the Bar at
Easter Term following. He
was also appointed a Notary
Public in that year, and be
gan the practice of his pro
fession at London, which he
still continues. In 1883 he
was appointed a commis
sioner for taking affidavits
in Ontario to be used in
Manitoba. While a stu
dent at law and residing at
"Windsor, Mr. Bartram was
on active service during the Fenian
Raid of 1866 as a member of the
volunteer Windsor Garrison Artillery.
He was reeve in Petersville in 1880
and 1 88 1, in which latter year the
name of the village was changed by
act of the Ontario Legislature to Lon
don West. Mr. Bartram worked hard
ior the change of name against a very
determined opposition, which defeated
him in his contest for election as reeve
in 1882, but in the \ ear 1883 he was
again elected reeve. He has since been
solicitor for the corporation. Mr. Bar-
tram was Registrar of the Law Faculty
of the Western University, and has

held various prominent offices in secret,
charitable and benevolent societies, to
which he belongs. In politics he is a
Liberal, and in religion is a member of
the Church of England, and has been
a la} delegate to the Synod of Huron
for vSt. George s Church, London West.
He is a public-spirited citizen, and takes
an active interest in all that pertains to
the welfare of the city and the country
at large. Mr. Bartram was married on
the 24th of March, 1875, to Miss Mary
J. Barker, youngest daughter of the
late William Barker, of London, who
was one of the first mayors of that
city.

MEN

CANADA.

- Y jEY. MUNGO FRASER, M.A.,
K D.I)., Hamilton, Out,

Vs&gt; was born on the nth of
March, 1836, at Guay, Perthshire, Scot
land. His father, Alexander Eraser,
was a well-to-do joiner, contractor, saw
mill owner, etc., on the Duke of Athole s
estates at Kindallachan, mid-way be
tween Dunkeld and Blair-A thole." Dr.
ser received his education at the
parish school of Guay, the Grammar
\Vcston, Ontario, and the
Normal School, Knox College, and the
rniversity of Toronto. He received
tin- degree &lt;,f 15. 1), from Knox ColK
ronto, M.A. from Lafayette Coll&lt;

Boston, Pa., T.S.A.. and
D.D. from the South Western

Presbyterian I lmci sity,
Tcnn.. U.S.A. Hcfore coin
ing to America lu- followed
for a time the business of a
joiner. After coming to
this country, lie worked at
the carpenter trade in the
Tinted States for a short
time, and in Canada, before
entering the ministry, he
followed the carpenter trade
and school teaching. He
was ordained on the n.th
of October, iSu-, at Harrie.
which was at that time in
the Presbytery of Toronto.
His first charge was Harrie,
then Knox Church. St.
Thomas, then Knox Church,
Hamilton, where he con
tinues to labor with great
acceptance. Here he has
built up a very large con
gregation, and" is highly
esteemed by all classes in
the city. Dr. Fraser was
married on the agth of
October. 1867, to Miss Mary
E., daughter of Edwin
Hunter, yeoman, Newmar
ket, Ontario. His family consists of
four children one son and three daugh
ters. His eldest daughter was for one
year a missionary teacher at Las
Vegas, New Mexico, U.S., for the
Presbyterian Board, New York. He
has been Synod Convener of Sabbath
schools, and was also School Tin-
for a time. He is a member of St.
Andrew s Society, of the A.O.CAV.,
the Sons of Scotland, and was :( t one
time a member of the I. O. ().! . ;
held the office of chaplain in th&lt;
various .societies. He is a Liberal,
but abstains from taking an act:
part in politics.

CANADA.

459

until 1853, when he was ap
pointed County Judge. He
was appointed Master in
Chancery in 1875. He is
considered one of the ablest
and most satisfactory county
judges in the province.
While residing in Hamilton
he held the position of ad
jutant of the 3rd Gore
Militia. Judge Jones is
chairman of the Board of
County Judges for Ontario.
This Board consists of five
members Messrs. Jones,
Brantford ; Hughes, St.
Thomas; Sinclair, Hamil
ton ; McDonald, Brockville,
and Senkler, St. Catharines.
He is a member of the
Methodist Church, being
steward and trustee of Brant
Avenue Church, Brantford,
and has alwa}-s been active
in the general work of the
church. He was a delegate
to the first General Confer
ence, held at Toronto in
i&lt; s 74, and each General
Conference since. He was
a strong advocate for the

TAAlKq Tnv^c TT federation of the Victoria

L J University with the Provincial Univer-

a=rb=s?rJhs^ iS^sS^

LL.B., barrister, Hamilton; Col. Chas.
S., barrister, Registrar of the Crown
Lands Department, Toronto; Jennie,
wife of George Kerr, of the firm of
Kerr, Bull ec Duggan, barristers, etc.,
roronto; Major T. Harry, City Kn-n-
neer, Brantford; Will D.", LL.B.. bar
rister, Craiitfonl, and S. Alfred, LL.B.,
of the firm of Jones oc Arnold, bar-

-:PHEN

* .*. o 1 1 J &lt;&gt; 4 j . rllS

parents were Stephen and Mary (Smith)
Jones, descendants of U. E. Loyalists
he Judge received his education at
the Grammar School, Hamilton. He
began the study of law with the late
Judge O Reilly, of Hamilton, and sub
sequently with S. B. Freeman, O.C of
that city. He was called to the Bar in
846, and commenced his profession
with Mr. Freeman, continuing there

risters, Toronto.

4 6o

AlK.N OK

. \\cis \VAI.TKR

MKRCIIAXT.M.A ,
Principal of tlie L
iate Institute, London.
&lt; &gt;nt., was born on the 2&gt;tli
\ii\ember, 1X55, at ( )il
ings, Out. His parents
were Moses and Mary
(Miller) Merchant, his
father being a farmer in
the County of Lambton.
Mr. Merchant received his
early education at the public
school, passing thence to
Albert College Grammar
School, and Albert Univei-
sity. He graduated from
the latter institution with
the degree of B.A. in 1878,
and received the degree of
M.A. in 1880. He began
teaching in the }-ear 1876,
his first position being as
sistant in the Port Dover
High School, where he re
mained for three years. It
was during this period that
he qualified himself for his
degrees. In 1880 he was
appointed to the mathema
tical mastership in Inger-
soll High School. Soon
afterwards he accepted the principal-
ship of Port Dover High School. In
the year iSSi he returned to Inger-
soll High School as its principal, re
maining for nearly five years. He then
accepted the position of principal of
the Collegiate Institute, Owen Sound,
where he remained four years, when he
received the appointment of principal
of the- Collegiate Institute, Stratford.
In the year 1891 he received his present
ointment as principal of London
Collegiate Institute. Mr. Merchant
has had rapid promotion, and now oc
cupies the front rank in his profession.
He was united in marriage with M

Jane McKay, of Ingersoll, sister of
Dr. McKay, M.P.P. for South Oxford,
on December 22nd, 1881. He is a
member of the Presbyterian Church,
and was an elder of that church in
Owen Sound, and, while residing at
Ingersoll. was a member of the Hoard
of Management of the church th&lt;
He is also a member of the (
Fellows Society. In politics he bclo:
to the Reform part}-, but is not acr
in political matters, although he i
public-Spirited citi/eu. He is greatly
interoted iii the welfare of the city in
which he resides and the count
jaccnt.

OF*

461

"OSEPH STANLEY,

president of the

Y.M.C.A., of Stan
ley, Robertson & Co., dry
goods merchants, Brantford,
Out., was born near Belfast,
Ireland. His parents were
Henry and Isabella (Hig-
gins) Stanley, of the County
of Antrim, Ireland. His
ancestors went to Ireland
with King William during
the war between that mon
arch and King James, and
were engaged in that war,
and, after it was over, re
ceived desirable estates for
services rendered to the
country at that time. Mr.
Stanley was educated at the
public schools of Belfast
and the Model School of
that city. After leaving
school, he commenced the
dry goods business with a
celebrated Scotch house at
Belfast, remaining there for
about three years. He then
came to Canada and engaged
in the dry goods business
as a clerk in Toronto, after
which he removed to St.
Catharines, engaging in the mercantile
business there. In the year 1884 he
removed to Brantford, where he bought
the large stock and business plant of
Williamson & Co. In the year 1887
he took into partnership with him Mr.
R. W. Robertson, since which time
the firm name has been Stanley,
Robertson & Co. Much of the firm s
success is due to Mr. Stanley s com
plete knowledge of the requirements
of the business. Mr. Stanley is a
member of the Church of England
and a lay reader in connection with
( .race Church, Brantford. He is also
a member of the Vestry of St. Jude s

Church, a member of Huron Anglican
Lay Workers Association, and a mem
ber of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew s,
a society in connection with the Church
of England. He has been an active
member of the Y. M. C. A. for many
years, and is now president of the As
sociation at Brantford, having been
unanimously elected to that position at
the annual meeting of 1891, and is
also a member of Farringdon Debating
Society. He is a Conservative in poli
tics, but takes no active part in poli
tical matters. He is an earnest tem
perance man and highly respected in
the community.

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\i i N oi CANAI ..\.

W. C. MEYER, Q.C., Wing-
ham, Out., was born at Har-
^* purhey, Huron County, on
May 24th, 1843, whither his parents
had emigrated in 1833. His father
was a native of Rostock, Mecklenburg.
His mother was a daughter of the late
John Thornton, British Minister at
Hamburg. Mr. Meyer received his
education at the public schools, Code-
rich Grammar School, and private
tuition by the late Rev. W. Cresswell.
&lt; )u leaving school he studied law with
Me SMS. Hurt on, Sadler & Bruce,
Hamilton, and subsequently with
Matthew Crooks Cameron, Toronto.

In I.S6S he was railed to
the Bar, and commenced his
professional Seaforth. After
practicing there about eivht
years he took a trip to I &lt;
mark, Germany, Sweden.
Switzerland and I rar
visiting his large circle of
relatives. On his return to
Canada he opened a law
office in \Vingham. where,
by his high moral character,
sterling honor, and business
ability, he has acquired a
large practice. Mr. Meyer
was married on the 3rd of
September, 1878, to Helen
E., eldest daughter of Hon.
A. M. Ross, ex-Treasurer
of Ontario. She died in
1887, leaving three daugh
ters. He has held many
prominent positions in the
county, having been coun
cillor, deputy reeve, reeve
Jand mayor of Wingham.
During his mayoralty he
was the means of securing
to Wingham the Canadian
Pacific Railway, and intro
ducing the manufacture of
salt. He resigned his posi
tion of mayor (second term) owing to
the sudden death of his wife, and again
visited the land of his forefathers.
\\ hile there he was presented, among
other valuable presents, with a cup. at
one time the property of Charles XII
of Sweden. He returned after six
months absence, and since then has
been actively engaged in town improve
ments. He is solicitor for the Bank
Hamilton. Mr. Meyer was recently
appointed a Q.C. In" religion he is aii
Episcopalian, and in politics a staunch
.servative. He lias always taken an
interest in maul; . and in mili-

tarv matti

MKN

CANADA.

DGAR HERBERT
HUGILL, photo-
&gt; grapher, Ingersoll,
Out., was born there on the
1 2th September, 1859. His
parents were John and
Lavinnia (Baker) Hngill.
His father being a photo
grapher in Ingersoll for
many years. Mr. Hngill,
Jr., received his education
at the public and High
schools of his birthplace.
He learned the business of
a photographer witli his
father, commencing when a
boy, and thus attaining pro
ficiency in the art very early
in life. He afterwards spent
several years in the large
cities of the United States,
perfecting himself in his
calling. On returning to
Canada, he took over the
business so long and suc
cessfully carried on by his
father, who subsequently
removed to St. Thomas.
Mr. Hngill has a large
patronage in Ingersoll and
vicinity, and is turning out
some of the finest woik
done west of Toronto. He does all
classes of work, from the smallest to
life-size portraits, and keeps fully
abreast of all inventions and improve
ments. The large measure of success
which he has attained in the art to
which he has devoted himself, is owing,
mainly, to the fact that he is a born
artist, and to his marked natural artistic-
ability has been added many years of
careful industry and intelligent, pains
taking perseverance. In other words,
he merits his success. He is a member
of the Methodist Church, having been
converted in 1882, when he joined that
denomination. He is at present a

member of the Official Board of Kin-
Street Church, Ingersoll, and is one
of the representative members of the
congregation. He has been Sabbath
School superintendent, and takes an
active interest in Sahbnth .School and
other church work, and is highly re
spected in the community. He is a
member of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows. Mr. Huuill has been
twice married first, in the year 1883,
to Miss Ida Robinson, who died in
1886; and he was married again in tin-
year 1890 to Miss Minnie Stevens,
daughter of James Stevens, Division
Court Clerk of the town of Ingersoll.

MI.N

CANADA.

, .^~

[HE LATE HON. JUDGE MAC-
QUEEN, of Woodstock, Out.,
was born at Quebec on the i2th of
September, 1811. He was descended
from an old and distinguished Scotch
family. He received his education at
Cornwall under Rev. Dr. Urquhart.
He then commenced the study of law
at Brockville. \Yhile pursuing his
studies there, the Rebellion of 1837
and 1838 broke out in Lower Canada,
and Mr. Macqtieen was sent to Corn
wall with a detachment of men in charge
of arms for the Glengarry militia.
Upon his re-turn from this service he-
was appointed lieutenant in the troop

cavalry commanded l&gt;v
.plain Harvey. Ik- was
llu-n sent to Dickinson s
Landing to bring U p the
headquarters of the ;,_Mid
and S_ud regiments. This
duty accomplished, he as
sisted, under Sir John Col-
borne, in raising a company
of the Queen s Loyal 1
derers, in which regiment
he was gazetted captain in
1838, and served in that
corps at Brockville six
months. While there, sus
picious-looking vessels ap
peared, apparently making
for Prescott, and he volun
teered as a private marine
on board Her Majesty s
steamer " Experiment." His
services were accepted, and
he was on board when she
opened fire at Prescott on
these vessels and upon the
steamer " United States."
The enemy landed at the
Windmill, and Mr. Mac-
queen went on shore and
volunteered on the advance
guard of the attacking force,
under the command of the
late Col. R. D. Fraser, and received the
first fire of the enemy. This division
compelled the surrender of the rebel
commander, who handed his sword to
Mr. Macqueen, a trophy of the victory,
which is still in the possession of the
family. Shortly after this he was called
to the Bar, and, after a brief practi
received the appointment of Jtul-c of
Oxford County. Judge Macqneen v.
greatly beloved, and his memory will
long live in the hearts of the people.
He was married in 1^7 to Fanny
Maria Harriet, daughter of Jan.
Muttlebcrry, M.D., Inspector-General
of Army Hospitals, England.

MEN OF* CANADA.

465

REDERICK WM.
J MACQUEEX, eldest
son of the late Hon.
Judge Macqueen, of Wood
stock, Out., was born there
on the 22nd of May, 1850.
He received his education
at Trinity School, Port
Hope, and afterwards en
tered Trinity College, To
ronto. At the age of twenty-
two, he began the study of
law in the office of Hon.
Edward Blake, Toronto, re
maining there until 1876.
Then, owing to his appoint
ment to the clerkship of the
First Division Court for
Oxford County, he gave up
his legal studies. In 1870
he joined the Queen s Own
Rifles, and served as a pri
vate in Trinity College
Company Xo. 8 three years.
On going to Woodstock he
joined No. 6 Company 2 and
Battalion Oxford Rifles, and
soon received the appoint
ment of staff-sergeant. He
was appointed lieutenant of
No. i Company in 1876,
and in 1878 obtained the
captaincy. It is now twleve years
since his promotion, and he ~ has
always received special mention in the
annual reports of the militia. He was
for seven years secretary and treasurer
of the Woodstock Rifle Association,
and is a director of the Western Dis
trict Rifle Association, London, and
was one of the 22nd Battalion League
team in 1891. He was one of the
principal organizers of the Woodstock
Amateur Athletic Association, of which
he was president for two years, and is on
the executive committee of the Division
Court Clerk s Association of Ontario.
He is a member of the A.O.U.W., of

which he was financier two years and
receiver four } -ears. He is also a mem
ber of the Masonic Brotherhood. In
politics he is Conservative, but is inde
pendent of party, and seeks the welfare
"I the country. In religion he is an
Anglican. In 1883, through an acci
dent, he lost his sight, and, beinif con
sidered incurable, went to London,Eng.,
where an operation was successfully
performed by the celebrated Dr. Bader,
Ins sight being fully restored. Mr.
Macqueen was married on the asth of
September, 1889, to Fanny, eldest
daughter of the late fames Guntt, a
pioneer merchant of Woodstock.

MEN OK C A x\ DA

"&lt;&gt;HX WHITE, ex-mayor and
merchant, Woodstock, Out.,
was born March 4th, 1840, at
Peebles, near Edinburgh. Scotland.
His education was commenced at Edin
burgh and finished at Woodstock,
Canada, whither his parents came in
-4. He entered the dry goods busi
ness when very young, remaining with
his first employer one year and a half.
He then entered the establishment of
his brother David, who was a dry goods
merchant at Ingersoll at that time.
He continued here about one year and
a half, when in iS6o, at the early B
of nineteen, he commenced business for

himself at Woodstock, the
firm being G. K J. White.
After three years his brother
retired from the firm, and
the subject of our sketch
carried on tin- business alone
under the style of John
White & Co. Mr. White
commenced business with
great energy and in a la
way, and by strict attention
to it has been enabled to
keep abreast of the dry
goods business in Wood
stock and the West. He
first visited the European
markets in 1862, and has
been a direct importer ever
since, having crossed the
Atlantic over fifty times.
His marked success is the
result of a thorough know
ledge of his business, gained
by long experience, close
attention to the details of
buying and selling, and a
remarkable adaptation for
meeting the public. Mr.
White has always taken an
active interest in all that
pertains to the welfare of
Woodstock. He was pr&lt;
dent of the Board of Trade for a num
ber of j-ears, a member of the Town
Council for some time, and was mayor
in 1888. He has been one of the dii
tors of the Oxford Permanent Loan and
Savings Company since its organ i/a-
tion. He is a member of Knox Pr
byterian Church, and for some years M;IS
a trustee, and is chairman of the build
ing committee of the new church. In
politics he is Reform, but is a:i advoi.
of Imperial 1-Yck-ratioii, and is a mem
of the Imperial Federation League in
Canada. Mr. White was married on
the 22nd of Aii-ust, 1865, to Jane
MacWhirtcr, of IJirkeuliead, Eng.

MKN

CANADA.

467

TV LEX. DUFFETT CLEMENT,
Ji\ ^Postmaster, Brantford, Out.,
^^ was born March 26th, 1836,
at Hamilton, Ontario. His father was
Joseph D. Clement, Postmaster, of
Brantford from 1850 until 1862,
when he resigned, and his son Alex
ander received the appointment. He
was educated at Brantford public schools
and at a private school at Niagara, Out.
He was then taken into the Post Office
at Brantford at the early age of four
teen, and has remained there ever since.
He was appointed Postmaster in 1862,
and has proved to be a competent and
obliging official. Perhaps there are

fewer complaints of the postal service
of the Brantford office than of any
office in the province doing the same
amount of business. Mr. Clement be
longs to no societies, but for some years
was prominent in the fire department
of the city, and has always been inter
ested in all that pertains to the welfare
of the community. In religion he is a
Congregationalist. He was married on
September i8th, 1871. to Miss Lydia
Emma, daughter of John Kendall,
Brantford. His family consists of one
son and one daughter, the latter is at
tending Brantford Ladies College, and
his son, Joseph K., is in the Post Office.

MEN

CANADA

i-r^^

[HE LATE VERY REV. LOUIS
G. F. H. FUNCKEX, D.D., was
born on the 5th of October, 1833, at
Wanckum, Prussia. He was ordained
priest at Roermond, Holland, on the
1 5th of June, 1862. He graduated as
Doctor of Divinity at the Roman Uni
versity, Sapienza, on the nth of June,
1864. He emigrated to Canada the
same year in which he graduated, ar
riving at St. Agatha, Out., on the ist
&lt;.i September, 1*64. Father Funcken
was the founder of St. Jerome s Coll.
Berlin, an institution of learning for
Roman Catholic youths, which was
opened for the reception of pupils on

the loth of September, 1866. The
Rev. Father Spetz lias been president
of this institution for two years, and
was a professor for a number of years.
Father Funcken assumed the pastorate
of St. Mary s Church, Berlin, in
September, 1866, where he continued
until his return to Holland. In iSSS
he was appointed Provincial of the
"Congregation of the Resurrection of
Our Lord." lie celebrated his silver
jubilee of priesthood in i.SS;. Father
Funcken returned to Roermond, Hol
land, where, January 301)1 , 1890, In-
passed away, comforted with the last
sacraments of the Church.

469

iEY. FATHER THEOBALD
SPETZ, D.D., C.R., president
^g) of St. Jerome s College, Ber
lin, Out., was bora on the i3thof May,
1850, in the County of Waterloo. His
parents were Joseph and Ann (Herres)
Spetz. His father was a native of
Upper Alsace, and his mother of
Rhenish Prussia. Father Spetx, was
educated in the public and separate
schools of Berlin, and in iS66 entered
St. Jerome s College as a student, re
maining there five years, after which
he taught one year in St. Mary s Col
lege, Kentucky. In 1872 he went to
Rome and joined the " Congregation of

the Resurrection." He then entered the
Jesuit University of the Roman Col
lege, graduating in 1878, and the same
vear became assistant of St. Mary s
Church, Berlin, remaining there until
1890. In January, iSgi, he became
pastor of St. Louis Church, Waterloo,
which he was instrumental in building
in 1890, as well as a separate school in
the same place, both of which are a
credit to his enterprise and ability.
Father Spet/ has been a professor in
St. Jerome s College since 1878, and
has been president of that institution
for two years. He is a member of the

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470

MEN

CANADA.

\\7lLLIAM CHARLES FITZ
GERALD, barrister, etc., of
London, Out., was born on the ist of
May, 1865, in the Township of West

souri, Middlesex County. His
father was a farmer in the latter town
ship, being councillor for many years
and reeve for three years. Mr. Fitz-

ild received his education at the
public school and London Collegiate
Institute, and afterwards took a special
Classical course with James Thomp-
M.A., London. In 1883 lie became a
member of the- Law Society of I pper
Canada, and commenced the study of
his profession in the office of \\". \V.

Fitzgerald, Q.C., London, and after
wards studied in the office of M.
Hoyles and Aylesworth, Toronto. 1 1,
was admitted to the Bar at Osgood.-
Hall in 1889, and commenced his pro
fession in London in partnership with
W. E. Fitzgerald under the firm name
of Fitzgerald & Fit/herald. The firm
now have a large, profitable and fast
growing pi They also have an

office at \Yatford, Out. "Mr. Fit/herald
is_a member of the Church of England,
of I M) I- , and Knights of Pythias. In

politics he is a Conservative, and was two

v Young Men s Liberal-

Coiiservati- iation of London.

OF CANADA.

471

THOMAS COFFEY, proprietor and
*- publisher of the Catholic Record,
London, Ont., was born on the 5th of
October, 1843, at Castleconnell, County
of Limerick, Ireland. His parents
emigrated to Canada when lie was very
young and first settled in Montreal,
where they remained only one year,
when they removed to London. Air.
Coffey received his education at the
Christian Brothers School, Montreal,
and afterwards at London. He learned
the trade of a printer in that city, and
for many years held an important posi
tion in the . Idrrrtitcr printing estab
lishment, lie helped to bring out the

first copy of the daily Free
/ /ess, and some j-ears after
wards the first cop\ of the
daily .{dirrtiscr. In the
year 1878 the CatJiolic A c-
rord, a weekly religious
paper, was established in
London, but, after a few
months, the promoters of
the enterprise abandoned it.
Mr. Coffey then bought the
plant, and has since carried
on that paper with very
great success, it being now
a widely read journal, net
ting the publisher a hand
some income. It is the
recognized organ of the
Catholic Church, and, with
the able co-operation of the
editor, the Rev. Father G.
R. Northgraves, of Inger-
soll, is the leading paper of
that faith in the Dominion,
having a circulation of over
ten thousand copies. Mr.
Coffey is admirably fitted
for conducting the work
which he has in hand, as
he brings to the publishing
of the A nnrtf the result of
long years of experience in
journalistic work, thoroughly under
standing all the details, from setting
type to writing editorials. He is a
member of the C.M.P.A., and held the
position of second vice-president of the
Supreme Council for one term, and first
vice-president for two years. In poli
tics he belongs to the Reform party.
He is a liberal-minded man, taking an
interest in all matters pertaining to the
welfare of the community in which he
resides, and is much respected by all
who know him. Mr. Coffey was mar
ried on the 23rd of May, iXou. to Miss
Margaret Hevey, of London, lie lias
one daughter.

472

MEN

CANADA..

-&lt;TV :V - ]) - WATK:

JV D.D.,LL.D.,of the

V&gt; Xorth Reformed
Church, Newark, N J., was
born at I larland, Caitluu
Scotland, January 2oth,
S. His father came to
Canada in 1840, and in
1843 settled in Williams
township. Dr. Waters re-
cd his early education
in Scotland and at Kingston,
Out., where his father re
sided before settling in Wil
liams. He continued his
studies at Toronto Univer
sity, taking B.A. in 1859
and M.A. in 1860. He held
the scholarship in Oriental
languages and won the prize
in that department at gradu
ation. He studied theology
in the Divinity Hall of
the United Presbyterian
Church. Before entering
the ministry, he served in
the Post Office Department
for four years. He was or
dained and inducted pastor
of Southampton and Dumb-
lane in 1861, remaining
there two years, when he

accepted a call to Port Hope. Five
years afterwards he accepted a call to
St. Mary s. In 1883 he became pastor
of St. David s Church, St. John, N.B.
While here the fire of the year 1877
destroyed his house and church, toge
ther with the homes of about eighty
families connected therewith. The
church was rebuilt without delay, a
considerable part of the funds being
collected by the pastor in Canada
and the United States. In 1881 he
was installed pastor of his present
charge, having previously received im
portant calls from Toronto and Ilrook-
lyn. Since bring engaged in the min-

istry, Dr. Waters has taken the degree
of LIv.B. and LL.D. from Toronto
University, and in 1882 D.D. from
Rutger s College. When at Southamp
ton and Port Hope, he was Superinten
dent of Schools and in St. Mary s In
spector. He was clerk of the Presby
tery of Coboitrg, and afterwards of the
Synod of Hamilton and London, and
for many years clerk of the Home
Mission Committee. He was also a
member c.f the Alliance of the Re-

formed churches at Helfast in ixx.j.and
at London in iSSS. Dr. Waters for
many years took an active part in mis
sion and educational work.

MKN

CANADA.

473

V. THOS. ROBT.
CLARKE, Otter-
^s ville, Ontario, was
born December ist, 1848, in
Queen s County, Ireland.
He is the eldest of ten chil
dren and emigrated with his
parents to Canada in 1855.
His father and family settled
in the township of Gara-
fraxa, Wellington County,
Out. In about ten years
they moved to the township
of Peel, the present family
home. He worked on the
farm till he was twenty-two
years of age, when the often
expressed desire to get a
better education was revived.
Being advised by Mr. Chas.
Langford, of Arthur, he en
tered upon a course of study.
He received his education
at Arthur village and Alma
village public schools, and
Fergus High School and
Georgetown Academy. He
is a self-made man, having
had to work and study, hir
ing with farmers during
vacation to provide money
to go to school. Securing
a teacher s certificate, he taught school
one year, when in June, 1875, he en
tered the ministry of the Methodist
Church on probation. He spent a few
months under the chairman on the
Mount Forest circuit, and the four years
of his probation at Holstein, Lucknow
and Brigden two years. At the Con
ference held in London, Out., June,
1879, he was ordained, and returned to
the Brigden circuit for a third year.
During this year, on October gth, he-
was married to Miss Annie M. S.
Shields. Since his ordination he has
filled with great acceptability the fol
lowing circuits : Brigden one year. Oil

Springs three years, Plattsville three
years, Innerkip three years, Bookton
one year, and the united circuits of
Bookton and Otterville, his present field
of labor, one year. During his minis
tration new churches were built at
Brigden, Oil City, Inwood, Haysville
and Innerkip. His congregations in
creased, and the various departments
of chinch work were also much in ad
vance of what they had been previous
ly. At the Conference- held at Inger-
soil he was elected a member ol the
Stationing Committee. He is highly
esteemed by his brethren in the church,
and as a pastor is greatly beloved.

474

CANADA

&KTKR ERB WM. MOVER,
M.A., editor and proprietor of
the Daily Nnvs, Berlin, Out.,
was born October 3rd, 1836,31 Preston,
Waterloo County. His parents were
William and Mary (Erb) Moyer. His
father was born in Pennsylvania in
9, and came to Waterloo County in
1*23, where he was a successful farmer
and speculator. His mother was of
Pennsylvania Dutch descent. Mr.
Mover received his education at the
public schools and Victoria University,
graduating from the latter institution
in iSh^. He taught school successfully
at the early age of fifteen, and con-

tinned it for smiie years.
He afterwards attended
Victoria College four veais.
and spent three years a
probationer, preaching in
the Methodist ministry. In
1866 he purchased the

ll ataloo ( Itnniii l,-, which
he conducted with sno
for over three years, when
he sold out for an advance
over what he paid for it. He
then purchased the Daily
Times, St. Catharines, after
wards merged into the
News. After conducting
this paper for a number of
years, lie sold out, and in
1878 started \\\e Daily .\ rws,
Berlin, it being the first
daily paper in the count}*.
This paper has been a suc
cess from its establishment,
which is entirely due to
the proprietor s energy and
ability. Mr. Moyer is a
public-spirited citixen, and
is active in all matters per
taining to the welfare of
Canada. He has been the
leading advocate in his town
of street railways, electric
light, water works, new factories, etc.,
and is usually successful bringing about
all the reforms and enterprises he ad
vocates. He was town councillor for
some years. In religion he is a staunch
Methodist, and in politics an active
Conservative, but ever independent in
the advocacy of right. He is a mem
ber of the A.O.U.W., I.O.F., R.A. and
C.O.C.F.. holding the oftu r o\ I .isl
Master in all except the I .&lt;&gt;! . Mr.
Moyer was married in iSo.S to HI;
beth Harriet, daughter of the late Win.
Ardagh. Toronto, who was alderman
there some years. His family consists
of four sous and five daughters.

CANADA.

475

^&lt;7XR. WILLIAM F.

I DICKSON, M.B.,

L. R. C. P. and S.,

Edinburgh, L. F. P. and S.,
Glasgow, practicing physi
cian, Ingersoll, Out., was
born August i4th, 1856, at
Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scot
land. His parents were
William and Nickolus Dick-
son, who came to Canada in
the year 1857, bringing
young Dickson with them,
and settled near Ingersoll.
Mr. William Dickson, Sen.,
was a master mechanic. Dr.
Dickson was educated at the
public and Grammar schools
of Ingersoll, Collegiate In
stitute, St. Catharines, and
Normal School, Toronto.
He obtained a teacher s cer
tificate, on which he taught
for nearly six years. While
engaged in teaching he
commenced the study of
medicine under Dr. McKay,
M.P.P., of Ingersoll. In
the year 1880 he entered
Trinity Medical College,
Toronto, from which he
graduated in 1883. He then
began to practice in Fhnbro, Out., con
tinuing there for three years, when he
gave up practice for the purpose of
going to Europe to further perfect him
self in his profession. He first went
to London, Eng., and studied in the
London Hospital, graduating in Edin
burgh in January, 1887. After visit
ing various hospitals in England and
Scotland, he returned to Canada and
settled in Ingersoll, where he still re
sides, having secured a very important
practice. Dr. Dickson is a member of
the craft of the A.F. c\i A.M., I.O.O.F..
A. O.K., C.O.O.F., the Companions of
the Forest, and I.O.F. He is the sur

geon for most of these societies. He is
also coroner for the County of Oxford.
In politics he is a Reformer, and takes
an active interest in his party and also
in the affairs of the community gen
erally. He has quickly secured a fore
most position in his profession, and
bids fair to achieve marked distinction
in his own province. In religion he is
an adherent of the Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Dickson was married on December
iSth, 1889, to Miss Elixabeth G. Oliver,
daughter of the late Adam Oliver,
M.I . P., who represented the South
Riding of Oxford for many years in
the Provincial Parliament.

476

MKN OK

WM. J. HUNTER, D.D.,
pastor of St. Janies Methodist
^ Church, Montreal, Que., was
born on the 26th of February, 1835, at
Philipsburg, Qtie. He received his
education at the public schools of
Ontario, and obtained a second-class
certificate when seventeen years of age,
on which he taught school two years.
In 1X54 he entered Victoria University,
but in 1X56 was pressed into the minis
try before completing his college course.
In iS5,S he returned to college, and
\v;is ordained in iSoo at Kingston by
the late Rev. Dr. Stinsoii. ore

ordination lie served the following

charge*: Newmarket, lirad-
ford and Dundas. Since
that lie has served the
church at Burlington, Clin
ton. London, Richmond and
Otieen Street churches. To-
roiito. Centenary Church.
Hamilton, the Dominion
Church, Ottawa, Central
Church, Toronto, and Queen
Street Church a second time,
\Yesley Church, Hamilton,
St. Catharines, Carleton
Street, Toronto, and his
present charge. Under his
administration the Dominion
Church at Ottawa was erect
ed, and lie was permitted to
remain a fourth year a very
unusual event in Methodism
in order to complete the
edifice and place its finances
on a sure basis. He has
filled every office eligible to
a minister of the Methodist
Church. He has been chair
man of District, secretary
and president of Conference,
a member of every General
Conference since the union
of Methodism, and a mem
ber of many important com
mittees. Dr. Hunter has always been
a diligent student, and in the midst of
a busy pastorate, has pursued special
courses of study in biology, physiology
and kindred subjects. In 1887 he at
tended a course of lectures in the
American Institute of Phrenology and
Anthropology, and took the diploma of
that institution as valedictorian of a
very large graduating class. Dr. 1 lunter
is an eloquent preacher, a successful
lecturer, and a competent administra
tor. He is also a very warm advocate
of temperance, and is at present pastor
of the largest and most elegant Metho
dist Church in the world.

MEN OF* CANADA.

477

S^NOBERT REID, Collector of
T\ Customs, London, Out., was
- V^s- born on the ist of January,
1822, in Paisley, Scotland. His educa
tional advantages were limited, but,
after a hard struggle, he gained a good
education. In 1842 he emigrated to the
United States, and in 1845, came to
Canada and settled in Toronto. In 1 8X4
he removed to London, where he estab
lished a branch of the Toronto East
wood Publishing business. He bought
out the stock and carried on business
until 1878, when he was appointed Col
lector of Customs at London. .Mr. Reid
married, in 1851, Ann Jane McElroy,

a distinguished graduate of Toronto
Normal School. His family consists
of six sons and one daughter, two of
whom carry on the printing and pub
lishing business which he established.
Mr. Reid is a Presbyterian, and in poli
tics is Reform. In 1851 he received a
commission as militia officer, and sub
sequently was appointed a Justice ot
the Peace . He was president of the St.
Andrew s and Caledonian Societies sev
eral years, and was trustee of the Com
mon and High School Board eighteen
years, and has now been for some years
president of the Dominion Saving and
Loan Society of London.

M I. N . .1 ^ \ s \ I , v

UBERT C. McBRIDE, of the
firm of McBride & Jones,

^ architects, surveyors and civil
engineers, London, Ont, was born in
that city on November 5th, 1860. His
father was the late William McBride,
for many years city assessor and secre
tary of the Western Fair Association.
He nu-t his death in the Thames dis
aster in iSSi. Mr. McBride received
liis education at the public school and
Collegiate Institute in London. He
commenced the- study of his profession
in the office of S. Peters cc Q, Lon
don, and afterwards studied for a time
in the United States. He began to

practice at London as a member of the
firm of Peters, Jones & McBride in
1885. This partnership continued until
1891, when Mr. Peters withdrew, the
firm now being McBride & Jones. Mr
McBride has drawn the plans for some
of the leading buildings in London,
and the firm is receiving a constantly
increasing patronage from oilier parts
of the Dominion. Mr. Me Bride was
married February loth, iSS6, to Mi^s
K. Mntclimor, of Ottawa. Ontario. In
religion lie is a Methodist, and in poli
tics i-. Reform. He has been a member
of the ( hitario Association of Archit&lt;
since it was established in iS88.

MKN OF-

479

GEO. BOYD,
pastor of Queen s
_ Avenue Metho
dist Church, London, Ont.,
was born February i3th,
1847, at Grangemouth, Stir
lingshire, Scotland. He re
ceived his primary educa
tion at the public and
Grammar schools, by pri
vate tuition in Glasgow,
and then finished at Mount
Allison College, Sackville,
N.B. When a boy Mr.
Boyd had an ambition to
become a practical engineer,
and worked at that trade
for several years. He,
however, felt called to
the ministry, and in the
year, 1869, became a local
preacher in connection with
the John Street Wesleyan
Church, Glasgow. He was
brought up in the Presby
terian faith, but, at the age
of fourteen, was converted
in the Methodist Church,
and united with that deno
mination. In the year 1872
he went to Newfoundland,
where he joined the Wes
leyan Methodist Conference, and was
ordained in 1877. He continued in
that Conference for eighteen years,
when, in the year 1890, he was trans
ferred to the London Conference. While
in the Newfoundland Conference he
travelled the following circuits : Port-
de-Grave, Cupids, Carbonear, Harbour
Grace and St. John s, remaining on
the two circuits in the latter place for
six years. He then became pastor of
his present charge. At the Conference
of 1891 he was elected chairman of the
London District. Mr. Boyd was twice
secretary of the Newfoundland Con
ference, and its president in 1886. He

was one of the representatives of that
Conference to the General Conference
of 1882 at Hamilton, of the Union
General Conference at Belleville in
1885, and of the Conference at Toronto
in 1886. He has been the representative
of his Conference to the General Board
of Missions on several occasions. He
is an eloquent and earnest preacher, a
diligent and sympathizing pastor, and
is greatly beloved. He is also a strong
advocate of temperance. Mr. Boyd was
united in marriage with Miss Bartlett.
daughter of Isaae Bartlett, of Bay
Roberts, Newfoundland, on the
of August, 1877.

OP CANA i . \

if EXRY MATHE-WSOX, secre-
*~1 tary-treasurer of the London
^^ Free Press, London, Ontario,
was born in Scotland, being reared
mainly at Dundee. In early life he
learned the trade of a baker and con
fectioner, at which he served a regular
apprenticeship. In the year 1841 he
came to Canada, and, upon his arrival,
was shipwrecked off the coast of New
foundland, but reached the shore with
out injury. He first went to Montreal,
where he remained until the year 1842,
when he removed to London, and con
tinues t&lt;&gt; reside there still. Hen-, by a
long term of years of steady and suc

cessful business pursuits
and upright citi/ensliip, lie-
has built up a name and
character without reproach.
( &gt;n going to London he
commenced business at his
trade as a confectioner,
which business lie carried
on until the year 1856. In
1845 l e suffered .seriouslv,
financially, from the great
fire which occurred in Lon
don that year. Subsequent
ly with a partner he engaged
in the manufacture of steam
engines, which he carried
on for some time. After
relinquishing this business,
he became connected with
the London Advertiser, and
remained with that four or
five years. In 1867 he ac
cepted a position with the
Free Press Printing Co., in
1871 was taken in as a
partner, and in 1882 was
elected to his present posi
tion as secretary-treasurer
of the company. The paper
with which he is connected
is an exponent of the great
Conservative principle of
Policy. It is a recognized
opinion, and owes much of
its prosperity to the business qualifica
tions of the subject of this sketch.
Mr. Mathewson has been twice married
first, in the year 1844, to Miss Ann
Smith, a native of England, by whom
he had three sons and one daughter, of
whom only one son is now living. Ik-
was married a second time to Mrs.
Annie Xewcombe, whose maiden name
was Lancaster, by whom he has one
daughter living. Mr. Mathewson is a
man of great energy and ability, and
takes n g;vat interest in matters
public welf;.

National
leader of

MEN OK CANADA.

481

. MICHAEL J.
BRADY, pastor
^ of St. Mary s
Catholic Church, Wood
stock, Ont., was born on
the 29th of October, 1858,
at St. Thomas, County of
Elgin, Ont. He received
his primary education in
the public and separate
schools of that city, and
continued it at St. Michael s
College, Toronto, attending
the latter institution for six
years, and passing from
there to the Grand Seminary,
Montreal, where he com
pleted his philosophical and
theological education, re
maining there four years.
He was ordained priest in
the year 1882 by Arch
bishop Walsh in the chapel
of the Convent of the
Sacred Heart, London, Ont.
Immediately after ordina
tion he was appointed to
the mission of Mount
Carniel, as assistant to the
late Father Kelly, and acted
in that capacity for a short
time, when he was appointed
to Stratford, as assistant to Dr. Kilroy.
In a short period of time he was trans
lated to Woodstock as laureate to the
late Rev. Father Carlin, and at his
death, which occurred in the year 1885,
the subject of our sketch was appointed
to succeed him as parish priest, which
charge he has filled with great accept
ability since. Father Brady has been
very successful in the material as well
as the spiritual upbuilding of tin-
church, having built a handsome new
edifice in Woodstock in 1886, to take
the place of the first church, which was
dedicated by Archbishop Walsh when
he was Bishop of London. He also

built a church at Princeton, Ont., which
was dedicated in the year 1889. Tin-
entire expense of the latter beautiful
structure, amounting to about $9,000,
was donated by Miss Elizabeth Mark-
ham, who now resides in Bridgeport,
Conn., U.S.A. Father Brady is /ealous
in the performance of his duties to his
church. lie is a kind and sympa
thizing pastor, and is genial and popu
lar among all classes of people, irre
spective of party or creed. He has
taken a leading position very early in
life, and appears to be destined to wear
tin- highest honors in the gift of the
Church.

MEN

CANADA.

\ XGUS McKAY, M.B., M.P.P.,
i~\ Ingersoll, Out., was born on
^^ the and of October, 1852, in
Oxford township, Oxford County. His
father was the late Donald McKay,
farmer in North Oxford, and a native
&lt;&gt;f Sutherlandshire, Scotland, who died
in iSS;. His mother is still living and
:des with her son, the doctor. Dr.
McKay was educated at the public
schools of the township and Trinity
College, graduating M.B. in 1872. He
then went to Edinburgh and graduated
L. R.C.I . ec L.M. m 1874 at tin- Royal
^"- :ans there. He spent

some time at Sir M, : -r.-ll McKen/-

Throat Hospital and St.
Thomas Hospital, London.
Hug., and was also a student
at Broiupton Hospital for
Diseases of the Chest. IK
then returned to Can
and commenced his pn&gt;
sion at Ingersoll, where he
has remained ever since in
the enjoyment of one of the
largest medical practices in
that part of the country.
He was examiner of Materia
Medica for the Ontario Col
lege of Physicians and Sur
geons in 1887 and 1888.
Dr. KcKay has always been
an ardent Liberal in politics.
In 1886 he was nominated
by the South Oxford Reform
Convention for membership
in the Ontario Legislature,
and was elected M.P.P. on
the 2.Sth of December,
1886, Dr. Williams, on the
Conservative ticket, and
George A. Cook, the late
member, as an Independent
Liberal, also opposing him.
He was re-elected in June,
1 890, at the Ontario General
Election, Richard Butler,
an Equal Righter, being the other can
didate. The doctor is a Presbyterian
in religion, has been a member of tin
Board of Management, and is now a
member of the Building Committee ..I"
St. Paul s Church, Ingersoll. Dr.
McKay is the Ministerial whip, a mem
ber of the Private Bills. .Municipal and
Railway Committees of the House, and
was the author of the bill regarding
fire escapes in public buildings which
passed in j.SSS. He had charge of the
bill to amend the Ontario Medical Act
in iSgi, and also caused several amend
ments to be marie to the Ontario Muni
cipal Act.

483

JONES PARKE. Q.C.. of the
firm of Parke, Mills & Ptmlom,
barristers, etc., London, Out.,
was born at Toronto on the ist of
November, 1823. He is the eldest son
of the late Thomas Parke, \vh&lt;&gt; repre
sented the County of Middlesex in the
t\vo last parliaments of Upper Canada,
and in the first parliament of the Domi
nion. The subject of our sketch was
educated at the London District Gram
mar School, and studied law in the
office of Sir John A. Maedonald and
.Sir Alexander Campbell in Kingston,
Out., and was called to the liar in
He began to practice at \\Ood-

I.S.J7-

stock in partnership with the late
Thomas Scatcherd, O.C., M.P. In the
year 1X5:2 Mr. Parke returned to Lon
don, where he has since remained. He
was influential in obtaining the charter
for the London and Port Stanley Rail
way, of which he is solicitor. He is
Police Magistrate for the city of Lon
don, vice-president of the Law Associa
tion of Middlesex County, was created
O.C. in iSSs, and has been Deputy
Judge oil different occasions. In poli
tics he is a Liberal. Mr. Parke was
married on February 4th, 1X69, to
Miss Mary Helen, daughter of (ieor&lt;^e
Soulhwick, M.I)., St. Thomas.

MEN OK v. A.NAI i A.

&gt;EY. FATHER MICHAEL
CUMMINS, Bothwell, Out,

sou of Win. Cummins, was

born in the year 1850 at Kingston,
Out. He received his earl} educational
training at St. Michael s College, To
ronto, and his theological training in
Montreal College, where he studied
three years. He was ordained to the
priesthood in the year 1878 by Arch
bishop Walsh. His first appointment
was to Irishtown, where he labored for
fifteen months. He was then appointi -d
to Corunna, where he remained nine
months. He then became pastor of St.
Mary s Church. London, remaining

there a year and a half. He was then
appointed parish priest of Woodslee,
where he labored with great accept
ance for five years. The Bishop then
formed a new parish at Bismarck, and
the subject of our sketch was appointed
first pastor, remaining there nine
months. He was then appointed to
the Mission of Raleigh, where la-
labored for over two years, when la-
was removed to Tliamesville, Wards-
ville and I othwell, his present clia:
Hi-re he is held in high esteem by all
classes in the community irrespective
of creed or party. In politics he i
Conservative.

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485

(*
r EORGH ROBINSON VAN
NORMAN, Q.C., Brantford,
Unt., was born on the I2th of March,
1821, at Canandagua, N.Y., coming to
Canada the same year. He was edu
cated at London District School and
Victoria University, and studied lau-
under the late Hon. Robert Baldwin
Sulliven, Toronto. He was called to
the Bar of Ontario in 1847, ;t &lt;l soon
afterwards formed a partnership with
I &gt; -. McMichael, O.C., ,,f Toronto, nnder
tfcenameoJ Van Norman& McMichael.
Mas partnership expiring, lu- and the
late Hon. Michael Hamilton Foley en
tered nito partnership at Simcoe under

the name of Van Norman
cc Foley. He removed t&gt;
Brantford in 1858 and was
appointed County Crown
Attorney the following year.
He became ex-officio Clerk
of the Peace on the death
of the late John Cameron,
both of which offices he has
rilled to the present time.
He was appointed a O.C.
by the Dominion Govern
ment in 1873, and by the
Ontario Government in
1876. Mr. Van Norman
has held retainers as coun
sel in very many important
suits in the Ontario Courts.
Clear and logical in argu
ment, felicitous in expres
sion, calm and persuasive,
though forcible, he readily
secures the attention of the
Bench, which invariably
gives to his reasoning the
respect and weight which,
are due to the "efforts of
superior counsel. Perhaps
the most important case,
from a litigious point of
yiew, in which he has been
engaged, was that of Peart
vs. the Grand Trunk Railway Co., in
which, at the Assizes, at the Divisional
Court, at the Court of Appeal for
Ontario, and before the Ultimate Court
of Appeal in Hug-hind, he secured a
victory for the plaintiff against a large
and wealthy corporation, who were the
defendants. It may be added that IR
IS the first and only counsel as yet from
Brantford who has had the honor of
holding a brief before the Privy Council.
He has been twice married first to
Miss M. A. Berry, Toronto, : ,ml again,
December, 1886, to Miss A. E. Duncan,
Stratford. Mr. Van Norman is a com
municant of the Anglican Church.

MKN

CANADA

4 jKY. THOMAS
]V JOHNSON, First

V- Haptist Church,
I .rantford. Out., was Ix.rn
on the ist uf I Kvember,
: i . near Paris, Brant
County. His parents were
John "and Klk-n i Pike I
Johnson. His father was
fur many years a faniK-r in
I .rant County, also a magis
trate. Mr. Juhnsoii was
educated at the public
schools, Paris High School,
and \Voodst(K-k College,
where he studied theology.
Ik- graduated in 1873 and
accepted a call to Petrolia,
being inducted and ordained
there the same year. In
October, 1874, Mr. Johnson
was married to Adelia,
daughter of James McCon-
nell, of Malahide township,
Count}- of Elgin. He was
the first pastor of Petrolia,
and at the end of two years
had built a new church and
left the cause well establish
ed. He then accepted a call
to Sarnia, which was also a
mission church when he
took charge, but it soon grew under his
administration to be self-sustaining,
and a very fine new building was erect
ed. He remained in Sarnia eight years,
then accepted a call to Adelaide Street
Church, London, where similar results
attended his labors, a small church
being displaced by a fine new structure
and tlu- membership more than doubled.
In 1890, after a pastorate of six years
at London, he aceepted a call to the
First Haptist Church, 15 rant ford, where
he continues to labor with very great
success. Since his pastorate there the
membership of the church has greatly
increased, upwards of o-.:e hundred

having joined, more than one-half of
this number being taken in by baptism.
Mr. Johnson is a remarkably clear and
practical Gospel preacher, and appeals
to the hearts and consciences of his
hearers. This church was founded in
1833, Rev ^Vin. Rees being the first
pastor, who was followed by Re\ . John
Winterbutham, Rev. T. L. Davidson,
D.D., Rev. Thos. Cull (student), Rev.
lohu Alexander, Rev. \Vm. Stewart,
D.D.. Rev. Charles Carrol, Rev. I. C.
Hurd, M.D.. Re\. \Y. H. Porter, Rev.
William I .rookman, Rev. f. I .. Tuttlc,

: G. M. W. Cary. nc.u

&lt; Utawa.

OF* CANADA.

HERMAN BALL, Mer-
ritton, Out., was born there in
1817. He received his educa
tion at the old Grantham Academy,
and spent his early life on the farm.
In those days the educational facilities
were exceedingly limited, and very in
ferior to those of 1891, but our subject
received the best education then pos
sible, and applied it \vith such industry
to practical life, that he soon became a
man of power and influence in the com
munity. For seven years he has occu
pied the responsible "position of Police
Magistrate. In discharging the duties
of his office he brings to bear a clear
apprehension of the matter in hand, a
calm well balanced mind, and an im
partial administration of Justice. In
the delivery of his judgments there is
no nervous apprehension of the possi
bility of having arrived at conclusions
which lack for a basis, the fullest con
sideration. He still lives upon the old
homestead in the village of Merritton,
where he employs his time, when
at home, in cultivating a most beauti
ful garden of the rarest flowers and
choicest fruits. In this delightful em
ployment Mr. Ball finds ample oppor
tunity for the gratification of his love

of gathering from the storehouse of
nature many interesting truths hidden
in botany and horticulture. He revels
in thus obtaining more of the secret
of mother earth than is exhibited in
the fruit and flowers. He possesses a
well selected library, which he not only
makes good use of himself, but is gen
erously placed at the disposal of his
neighbors for consultation. This kind
ly act arises from the remembrance of
those early days in which he so fully
appreciated the rare opportunity of
having access to good reading. " Mr.
BalHs a devoted member of the Church
of England and an Orangeman since
IlS 43- He is one of the oldest residents
of this old-settled part of Canada, and
enjoys the confidence and esteem of
the entire neighborhood irrespective of
religions or political creed. His Ion-
life ha.s been marked by patient in
dustry, perseverance, and a strict in
tegrity in all his relations with his
fellow men. He was married in the
year 1X39 to Miss lane Gertrude Ball
third daughter of J, C. Ball, J. P., o f
Niagara township. Of his family of
two sons and one daughter, the daugh
ter only remains alive, both sons beinij-
dead.

r EORGE THOMSON, merchant
tailor, No. 392 Yonge street,
Toronto, Out., was born on the loth
of April, 1860, at Banchory, Kincar-
dineshire, Scotland. His parents were
William and Barbara (Gray) Thomson.
His father conducted a merchant tailor s
business at Banchory, Scotland, for
over thirty years, and is still living
there. Mr. Thomson received his edu
cation at the schools of his native
parish in Scotland. lie was appren
ticed to the tailoring business at the
age of fifteen. On completing his ap
prenticeship, he came to Canada in
the year 1881, and settled in the citv

oi Toronto. In the year 1885 he
commenced business for himself as
a merchant tailor in that city, and
is now in the enjoyment of a very
large and profitable "trade. He is an
industrious and energetic man, and
has earned for himself a good reputa
tion and business standing since he
came to Canada. Mr. Thomson in re
ligion is a member of the Methodist
Church. He is also a member of the
Caledonian Society, the Sons of Scot
land and the Young Men s Protestant
Benevolent Association, in which socie
ties lie has always taken a very deep
interest

\IKN OF- CANADA.

Jf DIMSoN NORMAN. M.I-:., was
2~"\ born in Yorkshire, Hug., in
^- : v :&gt;. His father, a cabinet
maker by trade, de\ ..ted a lar^e portion
of liis spare time to the study and ap
plication of static electricity for cura
tive and other purposes, and in this
way the subject ot our sketch became
acquainted with the u-es of electricity
at a very early age. In 1X63 he came
to this country, and after travelling
r a portion of Canada and the
United States, staying in various cities
acquiring information and experience
in the ways of the people, finally settled
in Toronto. For nearly twenty years
he has been engaged in the manufac
ture of electro curative, appliances. At

first he commenced to manufacture in
soles for rheumatism in the lower limbs
and for cold feet. Finding them a suc-

5, he extended the idea to other forms,

;hat the electric healing power might
be applied to other parts. This he
found of very great service in the relief
and cure of all kinds of bodily ailments,
particularly those of the nervous sys
tem, such as debility, lumbago, indi-

tion, sciatica, exhaustion, catarrh,
-cxual weakness, etc. These and kin
dred diseases that will not yield to the
influence of medicine he found to He

!y curable by the outward applica
tion of a stead}- flow of mild galvanism
and magnetism. As time went on he
improved on the original principle and
wrought many wonderful cures, as his
many testimonials irom prominent men
abundantly show. About ten years

. he brought out his Acme Klectric
Belt, which combines galvanism and
magnetism in one appliance, and may
be used to carry the current through
or around any part of the body. Tl:
U no other belt in existence that pro-
duc real a quantity of combined

tricity, and it is eMu-dally adapted
for affections of the kidneys, bladder

and scrotem. This appliance requ;
to be moistened with vinegar and w:
when used. This dampening railroad
men and travellers found to be v
inconvenient, and Mr. Norman set to
work to devise an application that would
give off as much curative electricity
when used in dry form. This he at
length succeeded in doing, and the re
sult was the introduction of his Kxcel-
sior Klectric Ik-It, which excels all other
electric body wear in the quality and
quantity of electro galvanism it give^
oft, and, besides this, a i;reat volume of
magnetism is discharged from it con
tinuously. The user is in no way in
commoded, and there is no loss of time
required in the application of electricity
in this form. The difference between
electricity applied in this way and elec
tricity used from a battery is, to use an
illustration, the difference between food
and a stimulant. The intense current
got from a Galvano-Faradic Battery acts
as a stimulant to the nerves and circu
lation, but the pure galvanic or magne
tic current given off from the belts feed
the blood and nerves with vitality, that
is vital force. Electricity and vital
force are the same thing, only slightly
changed in form, just as light, heat and
galvanism are only different form-
electricity. It is manifestly better to
feed and nourish the system than it is
to stimulate it, and particularly so when
we are sick or weak. His establishment
is fitted with various kinds of baths, such
as electric, sulphur, vapor, mercurial and
herbal baths, and applies the cura!
properties ot electricity in all its forms,
both wet and dry, as suits the (
he is treating, and all his patients feel
themselves to In- in the hands of a man
who knows his business Mr. Norman
claims to be the leading medical e
trician of this continent He was mar-
: in iSoS to the daughter of Mr
:, builder, of Toronto.

INDEX.

Acheson, George, M.A., M.B., Toronto.

Adams, W. Case, L.D.S., Toronto. .

A. lams, John F., L.D S., D.D.S., Toronto.

Alexander, Thos., Collector Inland Revenue, London.. .

Anderson, Rev. Jas. A., B.A., Presbyterian, Goderich..

Anger, Rev. W. H., B.A., Educator, St. Catharines..

Armstrong, T. C. L., M.A., LL B., Barrister, Toronto.

Atkinson, Rev. A. F, D.C.L, Anglican, Toronto..

Atkinson, W. P., M.A., Barrister, Toronto. .

Atherton, Alfred B., B.A., M.D., L. R. C. P. & S., Toronto.

Austin, Rev .B. F., M.A., B.D, Prin. Ladies College, St. Thomas

Austin, James, Bank President, Toronto. .

Avison, Oliver R., M.D., C.M., M. C. P. A S. O., Toronto.

Aylward, Rev. R., B.A., Congregational, London

Baird, Andrew 11., Manufacturer, Paris. .
Baldwin, Right Rev., M. S., D.D., Bishop, London.
Baldwin, Morgan, Harbor Master, Toronto .
Ballaiitynp, I lev. .las., B.A., Presbyterian, London
Ball, F. R., &lt;}.( ., County Crown Attorney, Woodstock-
Ball, Geo. L, Dentist, Toronto

Hall, P. II , Magistrate, Merritton.

Barron, Robt. A., Principal High School, Georgetown.

Bartram, W. H., Barrister, London. .

Barton, Geo. Munns, Barrister, Hamilton. .

Bartley, Rev. Thomas Edwin, Methodist, Davisville

Rattle, John, Deceased, Thorold

Battle, John, Residence, Thorold

Beaton, A. H., M.D., Orillia

Beaty, Jas. Q. C., D.C.L., Barrister, Toronto
Beatty, Matthew, Manufacturer, Welland

Benson, Rev. M., Methodist, Toronto

B.-rgin, Very Rev. Wm. Dean, Barrie

B.-thune, Norman, M.D., M.K.C.S., F.R.O.S., Toronto..
Beaumont, E. J., Barrister, Gait. .

Bickle, John W., Broker, Hamilton

( 1*9)

IM.KA

Toronto
liin-hniM. &lt;:,-., rp- A.. .M.D., Ml;. Toronto

hard, isaa,- .1 . M A . l-h. |... M:,th. Muter, BrutfeH

II \V,&gt;,,1 M.-nh:uit. Hamilton.
in, Hutfti. \\ holesal.- Mi-reliant, Toronto
Edward, Q.C3L, Toronto

i hotographer, Newmark.-t
Man but) Hu.-lph.
M.-thodist. Ixjndon.

- ll irry. I: \ . I m,. IJM! II, yl, - ini^.y

I Kdwin. ( lii-inist. Mniiiilton.
Boyd. .loli n A , Chancellor of Ont, T

\li-tln.(list, l/iinlon ,

Hradv. l;. . \l .1 . C:th,,li,.. \Voo&lt;lKto&lt;-k
; . I. -I . M.-mufju-turcr, li.-rlin.
Mri ii.n.-r. M C. K.litor, Ix&gt;ndon

I 1 .L. I .irisl, I ri.-M. St M; lr y-

U illoujjlit.y Staples, B.A., Barrister, Brand ~ ^

Rnggs, R-v. Wm. D.D., M.-th. lirM.k Sti-w ; ,rd. Toronto...
Brown, Ui,-li;in|. M;innf.i. turer, Toronto
Brown, H..I,,,.,- P., c,,,inty Tn-.-isun-r. Woodstock.
Mrui-f, Win, Artist, Hamilton

... ...

Buchart, li-or- M . M.-rchant, Owen Sound..
Buchanan, .James, Planing Mills, ( ;,!. ri,-h.
Buck, Win, Manufacturer. Brantford .
Huckingham, Win . (.Vnt li-in.-ui, Stratford.
Burd.-tr. Rav. 0., .Mi-thmlist. Itideetown .

\ I I

Burns K.-. A . M A |. l&gt; I.I. |&gt; . Ifatbodnt, Hai.iilton.
l: " oraato

M. WMITI-II. M;unif;i ..|p|i.

irk. Hie-hard, Solicitor, Toronto.
( al i too, M.-n-liaiif, Toronto

a 1 Win. Mi-tli.,di.st. 1 ari-

Cameron, John. K.lit.., ; U ,,i Pul/lislinr, Ijondon. ,,&lt;

ii I linran, Ivlucationist. H.-innlum
i M I .py. Prov. Treasurer, Toroi.-o
lii-v. .loin, M.-hitosli. ! i..sliyt-riiin. Toronto . .,,.,

: . G I Brok 8( &lt;

I.1..-1I. .John, M.li. r M
:i|.l--ll, Kdwin Thomas, l).-ntist. Toronto .
j.MI, Hi-v. .John, MA. I h.li. &lt;od

I.IH-H. W. S.. Counts T. llnntford .

t, Contractor, Toronto
L.DD - lp&lt; M.-tl, Clmr. li, B..ll-xill...

INDEX.

Carpmael, Chas., M.A., F.R.S.C., Magnetic Obs ty , Toronto . 164

Cassidy, Rev. Edward, Dean of Toronto, Toronto

Chapman, Jesse, Undertaker, Hamilton

Chambers, John, Supt. Public Parks, Toronto

Charlton, W. J., M.D., Weston

Chase, Rev. H. P., Missionary, Sainia

Chesnutt, Rev. E. B., Presbyterian, St. Cathaiiws

Chittenden, John Fred., Dentist, Hamilton.

Clarke, Rev. T. R., Methodist, Otterville

Clarke, Rev. W. F., Congregational, Guelph

Cleghorn, Allen, Gentleman, Brantforcl

Clement, A. D., Post Master, Brantford 467

Coatsworth, Jr., Emerson, M.P., LL.B,, Barrister, Toronto. .

Cochrane, Rev. Wm., D.D., Presbyterian, Brantford

Cockshutt, W. F., Merchant, Brantford

Coffey, Thos., Publisher, London

Cohoe, Rev. B. L., Methodist, Freelton

Colling, Rev. Thomas, B. A., Methodist, Plattsville

Collins, Rev. J. H., Methodist, Merritton

Cooley, Rev. John W., Methodist, Brantford

Cooper, Frank, Photographer, London

Corbett, Rev. A., Anglican, Paisley

Corbin, W. W. V., Manufacturer, St. Catharines

Cosby, Alfred M., Manager L.O.I.C., Toronto 155

Cosens, Rev. Chas. W., Methodist, Caledonia

Cowan, Wm. B., M D., Guelph

Cox, Peter H., Mayor, Paris

Creelman, William, B.A., LL.B., Barrister, Toronto.

Crinion, Rev. J. E., Catholic, Dunnville

Crinnon, Right Rev. P. F., D.D., Bishop, Hamilton .

Croly, John E., High School Master, Dunnville

Crossley, Rev. H. T., Evangelist, St. Thomas
Cruikshank, A. Scott, Principal, Hamilton .

Cumberland, Fred B., M.A., Toronto

Cummins, Rev. M., Catholic, Bothwell . .

Dame, Alex. A., M.D., C.M., Toronto .

Daniels, Jacob, Saddler, Brantford

Davison, John L, B.A., M.D., C.M , M.R.C.S., Toronto. .
Dawson, R. J. C., Postmaster, London. . .

Dewson, Jas. Thomas, Banker, Bradford

Uenison, Arthur R., Architect, Toronto.

Denton, Frank, Barrister, Toronto

Dewart, Rev. E. H., D.D., Editor Christian Guardian, Toronto. .
Dickson, W. F., M.D., Ingersoll

I N 1

I R-ks,,.,, ObartM 1C , M I ) . c M . Terooto ..........

I --11.1111111, lVt-r, Artist, Stratford.

Dobson, i i , I! .|i, M.thodist, Toront&lt;.

Douglas, &lt;;. .. II ! Toronto

Douglas, M., Mayor, Woodstock . .

howling KightRev. T. J., Bishop, Hamilton

Drayton, Philip Henry, Barrister, Toronto...

Hrunimond, Geo., Banker, Goderk-h

Dunlop, James, Flour and Grain Merchant, Hamilton

l ;-i""i.&lt;i, A. II , Principal, Institution for the Blind, P&gt;riintfoi&lt;l

Echlin, It. P., M A . Barrister, Toronto ............

Erker, Rev. D , Methodist, Tapleytown .............

Edy, \\ "in. !., Photographer, London ..................

Elliott, John H., Banker, Chesley ...............

Elliott, John, Contractor, Toronto .................

Kllis, Jonathan, Manufacturer, Port Dover .........

Ellis, Philip Wm.. Wholesale Jeweller, Toronto ...........

-h, Kev. E. N., M.A., Principal of College, London .
.ng Lewis, Geo. M., Barrister, Toronto ......

s, Rev. E., D.D., Methodist, London

Farthing, Rev. John ( ., M.A., Anglican, Woodstock.
Fawcett, Thos. D., L.D.S., London..

" I &gt; _

nell, Rev. Joseph, Anglican, Georgetown
F.-therstonhaugh, Fred. K, Barrister, etc., Toronto .....

Fitton, c. H., I..D.S. ,v i, !)&gt;., BUDOM, ...... .,), ,

j.-rakl, W. ( ., Barrister, London..
Finkle, A., Judge, Woodstock ......

:i, Kev. C, Methodist, Toronto..

1 1 IN

Forbes, A. F., Broker, Hamilton..
Forst. r. K A, Barrister, Toronto ......

Foy, James J., y ( ., Toronto ..... I . .,

Foote, Rev. J. (. . Methodist, Cainsville

Fraser, Rev. Mungo, M.A., B.D., D.D., Pregl.ytcrian, Hamilton
user, Donald 1! ., M.D., Stratford ...............

Funcken, Very Rev. L. &lt;; F. II., |i.| xleceased), .....

Fyf. . K. -.. It. A., D.D., Baptist (deceased). .

niith. Bar. \\,M, MA. I.I.I: pi, |,, M,thodist, Toronto
-M -r, I -iness College, Hamilton

Gait, John, Civil Engineer, Toronto.
(.alt, Mr Thomas, Chief Justice, Toronto

..uack, Rev. Jas., M.A., LL.O., East Toronto. ,., r

Oarrow, Jas. T, y.C.. M.P.P., God, ri, I,

rtshore, Alex., (iartshore Foundry, Hamilton

INDEX. 493

Carvin, John W., B.A., Principal Public School, Woodstock 412

Gearing, Thomas V., Contractor, Toronto 50

Gee, John J., M.D., C.M., Toronto .&gt;7 I

Gee, Hiram, Farmer, Fisherville 62

Gee, Rev. A. L ., Ph. B , Methodist, Jersey ville _&gt;!

Geikie, Walter B., M.D., C.M., D.C.L., F.R.C.S., Toronto 97

Gerrie, Rev. John P., B.A., Congregational, Stratford 239

Gibbons, Robert, Sheriff, Goderich 308

Gibson, Rev. Jesse, Baptist, St. Catharines 272

Gillard, Thomas B., Banker, Wallaceburg 305

Gillies, Thomas L., Gentleman, Port Dover 223

Godard, Philip G , Cabinet Maker, Toronto .- 113

Goddard, John C., Contractor, Toronto 104

Gordon, Rev. Jas., M.A., Presbyterian, London 405

Gordon, J. F., L.D.S., Harriston 270

Gowan, Hon. J. R., LL.D., Q.C., Senator, Barrie _ ;$ 1

Grahame, Rev. Wm E., Anglican, Oakville 21*

Grant, Capt. William, Merchant, Brantford 121

Grant, Rev. R. N., Presbyterian, Orillia 192

Gray, Wm. McDonald, Manufacturer, Seaforth 370

Greene, Rev. R. W. E., L.T., Anglican, Orillia 27S

Greer, Albert E. K., B.A., Barrister, Toronto 1 IS

Griffith, Wm., Merchant, Hamilton 127

Gulledge, E. H., Merchant, Oakville 372

Gundy, Rev. J. R., Methodist, Sarnia 3SG

Hagarty, Hon. John H., Chief Justice, Toronto 15

Hague, John, Author, Toronto 49

Halliday, D. McNabb, Postmaster, Chesley 175

Hamlin, R. W., Manufacturer, St Catharines Ill

Hammill, Thos. J., Mill Owner, Barrie 1*1

Hardy, Hon. A. S., Q C., M.P.P., Com. Crown Lands, Brantford 193

Harris, A. H., L.D.S., Toronto 2K4

1 1 arris, Alanson, Manufacturer, Brantford 25 I

Han-is, Very Rev. W. R., B.D., Dean, St. Catharines 307

Harris, John A. (deceased) 173

Harrison, Rev. R., M. A., Toronto : , .!

Harrison, Wm. Spencer, M.D., C.M., Brantford 14.")

1 1 urgrove, Joseph , Mang. Mfg. Co., Hair il ton ... I .t

Harley, James, Barrister, Brantford 19

Harrington, Andrew J., M.D., M.R.C.S., Toronto 1 II

Hawke, Benjamin E., M.D., Stratford 2H9

1 1 ay, Stephen M., M. D., Toronto 48

Heighington, Joseph, Barrister, Toronto 98

llcllmuth College, London

Henderson, Ki-\ . ( 1. \V., Methodist, London . (It

ll.nderson, &lt;;. II., L.D.S., Elora. .

ll-nderon, Thos., I. I &gt; S . Toronto. .

Henry, Robt.. -urer, Brantford. |, ;

Hillary, Robt. W., MR, Aurora .,,,.,

Holt, James B., Merchant, Brantford...

1 1. .-if, \VnltiT. N., Bursar, I .runtford .,.,,,

Hotchkiss, Charles S., Manufacturer, Brentford. .,; &gt;

HOOMT. K . F.inn.-r. Selkirk

Howard, A. McLean, Div Court Clerk, Toronto

Howard, Rev. James Scott, M A., St. .Matthew s Ch., Toronto 87

H. .well, Rev. J. K., M.A., Methodist, Cod-rich

Rowland, Sir Win. P., C.B . K ( M , , Toronto , ,

Hughes, James L., Inspector of Schools, Toronto. 80

Hu^hson, A. A , Barrister, Orangeville 3^0

, K. H . Photographer, Ingersoll lt , (

Hunter, Rev. John E., Evangelist, St. Thomas

Hunter, Rev. \V. Armstrong M.A , Presbyterian I ,7

Hunter, Rev. Win. J., D.I)., Methodist, Montreal, ijue !;,;

Hunter, D. II., 11 A., Principal Col. Inst., Woodstock. l.i;i

Husband, Arthur Jas., Dentist, Toronto i;..

Husl^and, Thos. Hamilton, Dentist, Hamilton 71

Husband, Roht. Jas., L.I) S, Hamilton

Huston, Wm. II . M.A., College Principal, Woodstock ;; L &gt;o

Hutchison, Matthew, Mill-r, (Joderich 1C9

Ingles, Rev. Chas. L, M. A., Toronto 03

Iniics, Very Rev. 0. \l , Dean of Huron, Lon l.,n i;, ( ;

Jackson, Thos. W., Methodist, Heamsv ille ..,,7

Jaffray, Robt, J.I ., Toronto I -,.;

.1 .lines. Rev. John, D. I).. Presbyterian, NValkertifr. .

Johnson, Rev. T. S., Baptist, Brantford

.lolniston. Rev. Hugh, M.A., I). I)., Methodist, Toronto |t;-J

Johnston, Rev. Gabriel, B.D., Anglican, Welland )*:

JOIIM, S. J., Judge, Biantford l.-,;i

Jons, John Butler, Manufacturer, N ills.

Rev. John, Methodist, Dundas . . II

Keay, Rev. James A., Baptist, Dundas Io7

Kelly, M. J., M.D.. I.Li:, I. P. Schools, Brantford . 41 |

Kennedy, Geo., M.A., LI, D., Barrister. Toronto

Kennedy, Warring, Merchant, Toronto .j J r,

Kennedy, Rev. Jas. H , Methodist, Glanford

Kenney, Rev. (J. II., Metlnxlist. Minesing . -ill

K err, . I. K., Q.C., Toronto.

Killmer, Frederick. D.D.S., I. l&gt; aharines.

INDEX. 495

Kilroy, Rev. E. B., D.D., Catholic, Stratford 333

King, John S., M.D., Toronto 109

Kingsmill, John J., M.A., D.C.L., Judge, Walkerton 361

Knowles, W. J., Merchant, Brantford -427

Kortright, Sir 0. H., K.G.M.G., Gentleman, Barrie : &gt;2i

Koyl, Rev. E. H., M.A., Methodist, Niagara Falls 152

Krupp, Rev. Samuel, Evangelical, Tavistock 236

Lackner, H. G., M.D., Berlin 455

Lacourse, A., Judge, Waterloo 323

Laing, F. H., Druggist, Windsor 281

Laing, Rev. John, D.D., Presbyterian, Dundas 440

L-vnceley, Rev. E. B., London . 2i

Lanceley, Rev. John E., Toronto 55

Laurier, Hon. Wilfred, B.C.L, A. C., P.C., M.P 9

Lawrence, Rev. Geo., Methodist, Ingersoll 444

Laycock, Rev. John, Methodist, Hamilton . !-*

Lazier, S. F., Q.C., Hamilton 39

Lee, John, Agriculturist, Highgate -41

Leitch, Rev. M. L., Presbyterian, Stratford 217

Leitch, John A., Insurance, Brantford 216

Lennon, Rev. P., Catholic, Brantford 226

Leys, John, Q.C., Toronto T. i

Linscott, Rev. T. S., Publisher, Brantford 1 . ! 1

Little, R. A., B.A., Classical Master, London 413

Logan, Robert, Banker, Seaforth "&gt;"&gt;"&gt;

Long, W. D , Wool Merchant, Hamilton 171

Lowrey, David, M.D., Brantford 1-1-

Lowell, Wm., Gentleman, Niagara Falls S : &lt;\(&lt;

Lowell, James A., Gentleman, Niagara Falls S., 317

Lyle, Rev. Samuel, B.D., Presbyterian, Hamilton _&gt;OS

Lyon, J. \V., Publisher, Guelph 231 &gt;

Miicdouald, Sir John A., K.C.M.G., D.C.L., LL.D 7

Macdonald, James A , Barrister, Toronto 1 i

Macfadden, James, County Court Clerk, Stratford JM&gt;

Mackay, Charles, M.D., C.M., Seaforth 877

Mackenzie, Hon. Alex., M.P., Toronto 3S!

Maclaren, John J , D.C.L., LL.D., Q.C., Toronto 52

Macqueen, Judge, Woodstock 1 i 1

Macqueen, Fred. W., Div. Court Clerk, Woodstock If!;.

Magill, Wm., Educationist, Toronto

Magrath, Rev. W. M , Anglican, Barrie 1 7"&gt;

Maloney, Rev. R. D., Catholic, Markdale 31 !

Manning, Alexander, Bank President - 1 -

II . I: A . 1.1, I: . c M-, Toronto..

tferohwt,

V trahd IV i Men-hunt. London

liartin, John, Solicitor, Toronto .

M,r T ,i,. Hun. ,. M h, Rrantford.

Q, H., 8&lt; lYea-urer, London
thewg, Will.u, . i,,,,, V &gt; (JQ) Top

M l; A -I- l ; Principftl Col. Inst., Stratford
MwdMuit, K. \V., MA, principal Collegiate I .don

Meredith, l-:. Q.O, London." ,

Me.edith. W. K, M P.P, leader of Opposition^ Toronto
Meredith, H..n. k. M.. Justice, Toronto ,
M.Tntt. Thomas li . I ;,-url/-ina mrines

r, H. VV. I \Vin K h : i.M.

Mi l llfiiM &lt;, |i|&gt; , PratbTterira, Klora .

Miln.-r, I! /, .M I.. Tor- I
Millanl, John II. CiilMm-t .M^iker, Newmarket. . . . ", v ,

Mill. i .ucl.T. In.: 1 , -i taker, Toronto

Miller, \V. Whit.-, l ,,.st ortaije la Prairie,

.. H.I,. M A. Principal 1 1 iimn ( ,,]],-,. I,.,,,,!,,,! . i :

MUllnmn, Thomu, M.H.. M.k.cs.. L.R.G.P., P.O nto!

Mill- i--r, Barrister, Toronto

Mills, (Jror-.- Cordon, I! A., Barrister, Toroi,
Mills, Jo],,,. L D.S., Brantford

Millwanl. \\. K , M !&gt;.. OrimAv. . , -,

Mn. l,.-;i. Bar. Oea A . I: A . M -th-.-l, &gt;

ridge, Ber. c II., M.A., h.H., Ajwliowi, Toronto

MOI.S,., M.irsena, Undertaker, Niagara Falls South .,,,;

M..r&gt;oii, Ki-.-&lt;l.-ri,-k M.. ll-irri&gt;t.-r, Toronto..
Morton, l{.-\ .1 , ( ..n-r.^Mtioiml, Hiunilton
Morton, U.-v. John J . Anxlic-an. Port Colbon.&lt;-

, Iti-v. T. A , M.-th&lt;.-li.st, Hamilton

Moor.-, John 11., Merchant, Hamilton

Mow.it, Hon. Oliver, O..C, M.1M ., LLD.. Toronto... ]|

Mowt.r.iy, Thomas, Sculptor, Toronto

MOV.T. i . K \V., MA, K&lt;litorand Publish.-r. P.-rhn

Murdoch, Win. (J, orj, p, Barrister, Toronto.. 1 (

Mussen, Rev. K. II . MA, Anglican, Auror i

M.-Kriil.-, H. C., Architect, London

UoCabe, Wm., LL.I!., Life Insurance Director, Toronto. ..

M. ( ann, \ ,-ry Rev. Jos. J., St. Mich i.-dral, Toronto. .

M &lt; Mary, John, Manufacturer, London. In,,

M. &lt; l.-ne^ han. A R . Post Master, Woodstock ... HI

M - rimmon, Neil. Bairister, Toronto

M I &gt;onai. h, Andrew Jog., Dentist, Ti&gt;nnio

M.-1 ..nal.l. ElV. A. !&gt;., l |. ,t,,rth

M. -Donald. Rol*-rt, M.D. 1 1 ajersville

M. Dougall, Joseph K, Judge, Toronto ]..|

M I ougall, liev. John, Metluxlist, M,,rl.-\. N U ] .. ~ t |

M.i:,: ,.,.. K. . .1 .1, atholic, Port Oolt

M. livay, Kev. f. P . Hamiltrm .J[ |

Mi -Cl.i.-han. ( apt. H. J.. P.rantford ~, tll ;

M, (ire-^or. Rev. A. K . P. !

M -l M A . Pi, D, Pi

M, Kay, R--v W. A . P. A , Pr, -i,\ (,-,,;, n. Woodstock

M.-k .;.!,. M i&gt; p. [ngersoll , , ,

M Kay, &gt; ister, Woodstock

M -l P. A . Ml . T..ronto. .

INDEX. P. 7

McKee, Rev. Thomas, I. P. S. Barrie 250

McKinnon, L. E., Merchant, St. Catharines M7."&gt;

McLaughlin, Richard, G., L.D.S., D.D.S., Toronto 56

McLeod, Win., Merchant, Georgetown v -MUt

McMurchie, Alexander, Manufacturer, Clinton -7 I

M, Mullen, Rev. W. T., D.D., Presbyterian, Woodstock 332

McNee, Archibald, Editor, Windsor 334

McPhillips, Patrick, Barrister, London 171

Neil, Wm., Gentleman, Flesherton 277

Nelles, Robt. L., G. T. R. Freight Agt., Toronto 110

Norman, Addison, Medical Electrician, Toronto 488

C AC -^ ort - n n raves i R ev - G. R., Editor, Ingersoll 419

Nugent, Rev. F. E., Methodist, Mitchell 301

Oakley, John Wesley, L.D.S., D.D.S., Toronto 82

Odgen, Wm. W., M.B., M.D., {Toronto 132

Odgen, Albert, Barrister, Toronto . 11

Oldham, Edmund, M.D., Chatsworth, 364

O Reilly, Chas., M.D., C.M.. Supt. T. G. H., Toronto 45

Palling, J. F., M.D., Barrie 428

Panton, Rev. E W., Presbyterian 235

Parke, E. J., Q.C., Police Magistrate, London 483

Parker, Thos. H., Gentleman, Woodstock 390

Parker, Samuel G ., M.B., L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., Toronto 99

Patterson, Wm., M. P., Manufacturer, Brantford 2.".S

Patterson, Rev. E., M. A., Rural Dean, Stratford 315

Patterson, George E., Engraver, Toronto &gt;- 1

Pattison, Geo. E , Manufacturer, St. Catharines 151

Pattullo, Andrew, Editor, Woodstock .112

Pearson, Wm. H., Mangr. Con. Gas. Co., Toronto 189

Pearson, Nathaniel, L D.S., Toronto 106

Peer, James Nelson, Grain Mcht., Toronto 191

Percival, Rev. Wm. Webb, M. A., Presbyterian, Richmond Hill 154

Philp, Rev. Joseph, B.D , Methodist, London 338

Philip, D. Leslie, M.D., Brantford 16

Pomeroy, Rev. Wm., Methodist, Florence 219

Porter, W. H., L.D.S., Bradford : ,2ii

Post, Albert A., Architect, Toronto 335

Potts, Rev. John, D.D., Methodist, Toronto :is;i

Powell.N. Albert, M.D., Toronto 150

Quinn, James, J.P., Gentleman, Orillia i L 2

Rit.lford, J. A., O.S.A., Architect, Toronto 1 66

Ralston, Albert J., Broker, Hamilton 304

Rastrick, F. J., Architect, Hamilton 2 ."&gt;. !

Raymond, William G., Music Emporium, Brantford 120

Rea, James, M.D., Toronto (i .i

Read, Samuel George, Mayor, Brantford

Redfern, J. W., Merchant, Owen Sound .".2r.

Reid, R., Collector of Customs, London 1 7 7

Reynolds, K. R., Hamster, Toronto - . Mil

Reynolds, Rev. John, Methodist, Highgatc, &lt; &gt;nt

Richards, Charles, Merchant, Caledonia h , 1

Richards, Henry, Merchant, Toronto

Richards, Henry, Manufacturer, Bothwell : 1 :1

INDIA

Clinton, Out

1 . &lt;;.. LD.a, D.D.8., Brampton .V, ~ {

ronto

rtaon, \\ m. N , \I l&gt; . Stratford , ;, ;

pli. Div. Court Clerk, Bnintfonl I,.,

Itoliinson, Charles, M D., I .ramjiton . . - is |

., Barrister, Aurora I ._.,,

i.vm, Win A., Express Agent, Brantford lu;

Roche, Francis J., M A., Barrister, Toronto \--_&gt;

A . M.. MA , 1 ,, O.uerian. Ix&gt;nclon |ni)

Ron* ,nt, Toronto

-, &lt; h is. K., retired, Niagara Fulls South

-S Charles II., Police Magistrate, Banie &lt;, I

, A . I: L, M.D., Carrie . 2 18

Ross, A. Milton, MA.. Ml), F.F.S.L., Author, Toronto .

. Wm. All.ert, M,D, LRO I .. Murrie. j , (

Ross, Hon. (J. \V.. I.I, I: , M.P.P., Min. Education, Toronto 1C,:!

Roswell, John \V., I:. A , llarrister, Toronto

Rotherhiini House (I &gt;r. Walker s Hospital), Toronto . \\-

M D., 0.1L, Toronto 1 1.-,

idys, Rev. Francis Wm., D.D., Archdeacon, Chatlrun _&gt; j;

Sanderson, Rev. G., D. I" ., M.thodist, London

ford, Hon. Wm. K., Senator, Hamilton 71

Savn. .1 W , Methodist, Bond Head.

Schweiiiliinaiiii, F. W.. Hanker, I &gt;rayton

M . Newmarket J-x

Scott, HoU-rt ( ., Miller, llighgate |l,|

M.-thodist, West Lome ;,i;

. .las . (;.. M.D , Seaforth

Mex. Y., HA.. M I)., Toronto. .

\\ !n.. M I", Woodstock ............... :i v_&gt;

Shaw. Wm. H., Business College, Stratford

Sheai I i ;., I , A., Hamilton

Sher WIK id. Wm A , Artist, Toronto

- Q.OL, .lud^e. Hamilton

Sinieiiton, Arthur, Fanner, Black heath U;{

.i\toii. Manufacturer, Brantford j I I

Smith, Duncan, M.li, Finj^al

Smith, Hon. Frank. Senator, Toronto ;S-_&gt;1

Smith, i too. Henri. 1! A , Solicitor, Toronto. . 70

Smith, Pn.f. (Joldwin, M A , I.I.D., D.C.L., Toronto ,. 87

Smith, (Jeori;i-, MA. BunitW, Woodstock -. -JIIH

Smith, Rev. ,1. W. 1 ., Anglican, London.

Smith, John C., Hanker. Seaforth i;i 1

Smith, Larratt William, Q.C., D.C.L., Toronto

;rove, Chai \ , L.D.8., Toronto

Sniii. ! i. \\ . Methodist, Ingersoll 401

Snider. W K ist, Toronto

Souch, James E, Banker, Newmarket.... . ]S1

Sparrow, Male.jlm. W., Dentist, Toronto , ]r,7

Spence, Adam, Carriage Builder, Brantford .... 1 -ji;

Spencci. !; i P. L., Anglican, Thorold...

Spetz, Rev. TheoUld, D.D., O.B., Catholic, Bvlin

iel, p. ( . In-; ri ........

Stalker, Malcolm. M D , Walkerton. .. .

i.iirii llonoraVjle Frederick Arthur, Gov. Gen. Canada, Frontispiece. _

Stanley, Joseph, Merchant, Brantford till

k, Robert, Chemist, Hamilton ... 87

INDEX. 499

Staebler, .1 . M.. Mayor, Berlin 1 36

Steele, Michael, M.D., Tavistock

Stepbenson, Geo. H., Barrister, Toronto 108

Stevens, Jas. Div. Court Clerk, Ingersoll

Stewart, Rev. A., M.A., English Church, Orillia 427

Stewart, J. G., V.S., Brantford

Stilwell, Chas. Franklin, Manufacturer, Hamilton 93

Stinson, T. H., Solicitor, Hamilton 159

Storm, W. G., Architect, Toronto 423

Stratford, John H., Gentleman, Brantford 294

Stratford, Joseph E. H., Gentleman, Brantford 295

Stuart, Wm. T., M.D., Toronto 46

Sutherland, Rev. R. G., M.A., Canon, Hamilton 325

Sweatmiin. Right Rev. A., D.D., D.C.L., Bishop, Toronto 14

Sweet, Edmund, LL.B., Barrister, Brantford 81

Tait, Joseph, M.P.P., Toronto 210

Tapscott, Rev. W. T., Baptist, Woodstock 343

Taylor, Rev. David H., Methodist; Fonthill 199

Teeple, Rev. Wm. M., Methodist, Troy 268

Thomson, Geo., Merchant, Toronto 487

Thomson, S. M . Clothier, Brantford 62

Thomas, Rev. B. I)., D.D., Baptist, Toronto

Thompson, Wm., Lumber Merchant, Orillia 241

Tiernan, Rev. Father M. J., Catholic, London 197

Tillson, Edwin D., Manufacturer, Tilsonburg 110

Tolmie, Rev. J. Craig, B.A., Brantford 54

Tom, John Elgin, I.P.S., Goderich 300

Toms, Isaac F., Judge, Goderich 404

Totten. Warren, Q.C., Barrister, Woodstock, 373

To veil, Rev. Isaac, Methodist, Hamilton 246

Treadgold, Manton, Mayor, Brampton 167

Treble, S. G., Merchant, Hamilton 204

Turnbull, Rev. T. Logan, Presbyterian, Oneida 1! 2

I re, P. J., P. L.S., Civil Engineer, Woodstock 441

Van Allan, L&gt;. R., Manufacturer, Chatham

Van Egmond, L. G., Manufacturer, Seaforth 306

Van Norman, Geo. R., Q.C., Brantford 4S. .

Vanstone, A. L., Merchant, Brantford 433

\ an&lt;rhaii. John J., Chief of Police, Brantford 88

Veit. Rev. K.. Lutheran, Tavistock 224

Vick, John Henjamin, Contractor, Toronto 7ti

Vickers, John J., Gentleman, Toronto 2 . 1 7

Vidal, Henri B., Major, Toronto 313

Vea.len, Ilex. Thomas, B.A., Methodist, Cathead, 152

Wade, Henry, Retired Merchant, Brantford 180

Wagner, Charles P., Architect, Toronto 249

Walker, Wm. F., M.A., LLK. i t ) C., Barrister, Hamilton

Walker, Rev. Robert, Methodist, Walkerton 2 V.i

Walker, Hoi ford, M.D., Private Hospital, Toronto I It)

Walsh, W. J., Plumber, Hamilton

Walsh, Right Rev. John, Archbishop, Toronto

Wallace, Rev. Robert, Presbyterian, Toronto . 168

Waterous, Sr., Chas. H., Waterous Engine Works C&lt;&gt;.,l &gt;iantiord 79

Waters, Rev. David, D.D., LL.D., Newark, N..I " 472

50&lt;&gt; INI

Kins, Thos. (. ., Merchant, Hamilton...
Watson, James A . M l&gt; , Toronto ...
W.,tson, Albert I , M I , 1. I; ( } , Toronto!."

, A . Manufacturer, Woodstock
: .Jr.. W.ll.an,, I: A. l.l. p, . sh-riff. Br.oi
\\eatherston, .I,,hn iK I: Man.^.-,-.. Hamilton
W,.Ut,- r . A K. D.D.a, M.S., Toronto ......

Methodist, Northtit-1,1 (Vntr,-
W - |lii "o . W *-ar,- Work.-. 1 .....

Welch, Arthur Henry, J.-weller, Ton
ford, A B. G., Mi:. \Voodstoc-k....

n ...... , Omtholio, &lt;;,,l ( . r ich ............

, ............

Wwtwvelt, .1. \v . Prinoipd BMU i :,.... .

u - ik,-, A 0. E*hoto) k. .

. .

Whit,-. John, M.-rvhant. \\,H,,K
w "i wph, Retired

r \i

. .

Wid, I;. . Jowph, M A . I. I.. , Coronto

N lk l.i.l:.,

WUkuuoo, Jonathan, K.litor, St. Thomas .......

Wilkinson. I;,.. .l,,h,. M., |-,.\ , Method
\\illiani8, Chas. .1., ManutactUM,. Hainiltciu ...
Willia,,,,. .1 A . M.I).. ,
Willianuon, 1; .M,.tho,li,t. i lakvill,-

Wl11 " .-unston, LD.a, D.DJ8., Ml -. Toronto

- r Daniel, LL.D., F.B.8.E., Toronto

n, John D., M.It, C.M., Ix)ndon

i, Hu-h M,.-K,.n/i,., Q.O., lirantford..

, I I . Exporter, &gt;,-aforth
Winsk.-!, W. K.. Ml.. M B., M.R.C.8., Bntntford

Wi throw, W. ]|.. D.D., K,l ,,to

Wooda, Jiim.-s P., Q.C., Judge, Stratfonl
Woods, Walter, Manufacturer, Hamilton

\\...ls worth, H.-v. U. U AMI,, ,|,

\\oodsworth, Rev. James, M&lt;-th...li-t. Manitoba...
City Clerk, I .rantford

Ivntt, Thomas, I ,,!,,,- Ma-,
Worr.-ll, John Austin M.A. li.C.L., Q C. I Toronto.

\\n-lit, K.-v. P. l:|&gt;. l r,--l,yt,-rian, Portage la ttrairi.-. M ,,

--. Wm. Archibald, M.It. (. i; r. Toronto,