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ILLUSTRATED 1S03 Its Growth, Resources, Commerce, Manufacturing Interests, I^inanoial Institutions, Educational Advantages and Prospects^ A.lso Sketches of the Leading Business Concerns Tsrhich Contribute to the City's F*rogress and Prosperity t . • ; . ; • •..•••>.•'■•! A Brief History of the City iho^ .jF'Quri^ to the Present Time , J'ubliahed t>y CONSOI^IUATBD JL,Z,USTRATING CO. Tiyttoirro, OAifADA. ■■ i ,•-4, fh VOLUNTEER MONUMENT, QUEEN'S PARK. Mil *OWEUING triumphantly on the northern shore ' o! the majestic Lake Ontario, Toronto not' only figure!) as the capital city of the Province of Ontario, but presents in her commercial history a record of advancement, an epitome of industrial progress and a chapter in itself redundant of indi- vidual and collective instances of energy and enterprise to which few communities of the New World can rightly lay claim. Toronto's career from the date of her foundation by Governor Simcoe in 1794, under the nomenclature of York, has indeed been more than remarkable, her nnn&ls dealing solely with the high water mark of the industrial tide of each successive generation. We point our remarks in this connection by suggesting a mere method of infer- ential discussion. Thus, not many years ago a statistical brochure was issued in America with the view of proving that St. Louis was geographically the central city of the world, and that eventually it must become the commercial center, and 33287 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. very plausible reasons were given to prove the statement. The immense resources of the country of which it was the center in iron, coal, gold, silver and cotton, and its growing manufactures, were used to show its probable destiny. Toronto, on the other hand puts for- ward no such claim, and yet while Winnipeg may be more properly considered the geographical center of the Dominion, a glance at the map will show the splendid position of Toronto as a commercial center, and it is safe to say that in the near future no city on the Canadian continent at least will be more celebrated for general attractiveness viewed from the standpoint of either art, manufactures or general commerce. Who, indeed, some few years ago dared have predicted (with the expectancy of a semblance of belief in such proph- ecy), that a traveler could take the car at the Union Station or at the foot of Yonge street, and check his baggage through to Yokohama or Hong Kong? And yet such a feat in cransportation facilities seems to-day to point, rather to the rule than the exception. The comple- tion of the connection at Callander, making the route from New York to Winnipeg v;i Toronto the most direct, will at once give her all rail communication with the great Northwest and the Pacific, equally good in winter as in summer. Toronto is fast becoming the whole- sale center of the Dominion. Once Quebec enjoyed the good luck, but for some reason or other, a blight fell on the ancient capital, and the business houses that flourished on Saint Peter street forty years ago are there no longer. Montreal for years back did the bulk of the business, but for the last fifteen at least, Toronto has been slowly, yet none the less surely, asserting her commercial sway, and at the present rate of progress, it may be safely augured that Toronto will be well in the van of Montreal from a manufi -^uring and trading point of view in but a few brief years. Toronto possesses one advant- age which alone is sufficient to account for her success. The same advantage comprehends a choice of seaports, and the competition in freight and charges which such desideratum confers. Toronto can receive importations either by the St. Lawrence or by New York, and control the same facilities with regard to exports. If, indeed, Toronto eventually becomes the wholesale center of Canadian trade, many other things of an advantageous charact<:r must necessarily follow, not the least of which to be anticipated is the permanent establish- ment of the headquarters of the Grand Trunk Railway at this point. The present trend of events leading up to the consummation of this idea may be deduced from the statement of the fact that steadily year after year, Montreal houses have been opening branches, or removing their entire business interests to Toronto, and, indeed, it may be regarded as a moot point in this year of grace, 1803, whether the "Queen City of Canada" is not in reality nov marching ahead of the commercial and manufacturing procession of the entire Dominion. STATISTICS OF GROWTH. It will not be deemed out of place to state the present condition of affairs, and then analyze the reason for their growth, the former in itself demonstrating and confirming the latter. Although there is an abundance of romance to be found in the year-to-year chronicles, the history of such a city for business purposes is best written in sober figures. Toronto commenced business as a city iifty-nine years ago with a population of less than 10,000. To-day that population aggregates some quarter million of inhabitants, the returns of the decennial census of the Dominion by the Government in 1801 account- ing for upward of 200,000. Should the rate of increase not diminish, another few decades will see in the site of the present Toronto a city of upward of 500,000, prevailing conditions now enabling Toronto to take rank with the cities of the second class as to population through- out the British Empire. There are only forty-seven larger cities in the British dominions, and England, herself, can only boast of eighteen which have a greater population. Toronto is larger than Aberdeen, Cork, Derby, Greenock, Hal- ifax, Huddersiield, Northampton, Norwich, Plymouth, Preston. Southampton or Stockport. There are only seven larger cit'es in Germany; nineteen in the United States; seven in France, and seven in Russia. It will be easily seen, too, from the position of Toronto that she must continue to extend her borders, reaching out within a comparatively short time to embrace all the present suburbs, which mmm ^^mm TORONTO STREET, SHOWING POST OFFICE. . 1 CORNER OF YONGE AND KING STREETS. The tmlldlni; »«it to Dominion Bank, on Kin^ Street {rontage, ia now being replaced by a modern fbar-atory bulldlniT' TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRXtED. 17 will Rnally become incorporated as one great city. Indeed, already one suburb which some ten years ago was a series of farms, with cottages scattered here and there, was incorporated in 1885, and its large population, its crowded streets, its handsome stores and private resi- dences, well entitle it to the dignity of a town — and this is Parkdale. As an instance in point, therefore, the actual census enumeration of population dwelling within the corporate limits is no exhibit of the population of the community who follow their avocations in what is popularly known as Toronto ; and there can be but little question but that the decennial census of 1891 failed to show the true population of Toronto as a community. Where the aggregation of population, property and imports is so forcibly shown m a period of fifty odd years, during which Toronto has been, from increased manufacturing skill and facilities in commercial influence, gathering magnetic force as well, it is reasonable to believe that similar statistics of Toronto in the future will repeat what the past shows. And we may ask — why should not this be the case ? Ability to receive and distribute quickly and cheaply the multiforms of traffic is a.n all important factor in esti- mating the value of a location as a point for profitable, business invest- ment, and as indicating the possibilities of progress. Now it cannot be gainsaid but that Toronto's geographically superior position not only remains the same, but that hei railway system is more comprehensive than ever. In fact it has to be admitted that the enormous development of Toronto of recent years is largely the result of a liberal policy which has brought the railroads of the Province, and with them a large portion of the northern and western sections, to her doors. There are again to be added to this tho public spirit of the people, the business enterprise of the merchants, the good sanitary condition of the city, and the presence of all those religious and other metropolitan advantages which persons retiring from active business life elsewhere vainly seek. In this increase of population alone, and the businf^ss that will have attracted it, and the business that will be increased by the increase, are there not possibilities for capital, merchants, skilled mechanics and industrious workmen worth thinking of ? It may possibly be a partial pen that indites the sentence, but it certainly seems that, viewed from any and every standpoint, PROGRESS is the indehble handwriting on the walls of Canada's rightly-named " Queen City." From whatever point approached she presents all the elements end aspects ot metropolitan life. On every hand are to be seen unmistakable evidences of matetial wealth and prosperity, of comfort and luxury, of taste, culture and refinement ; while on the principal shopping thoroughfares, lined with mammoth and truly magnificent mercantile establishments, all the features of the metropolis are even still more noticeable. The business portion of the city, too, is admirably laid out, and the streets, which are broad and pleasant, are splendidly paved, regular, and kept in first-class order. Even the street nomenclature is suggestive, appropriate and original, there being nothing whatever provincial about the Torontonians. In the matter of architecture, Toronto is without compare — in advance of any city of equal size in the Western Hemisphere— and the arts and sciences are cultivated and encouraged in a most praiseworthy manner, while in every department of industry, commerce and trade, the activity prevailing hereabouts is especially worthy of note. But above and beyond all other features of progress, Toronto is a city of homes, numbering amongst its citizens more actual householders and more prospective owners than any community of the same area and population in the entire country ; and to this highly gratifying fact, the people — for the workers, the men of energy and enterprise, a« the people here — point with pardonable pride and pleasure. And yet there are those still in the flesh and vigorous here in Toronto, who can remember the time when not one-fourth of the buildings now standing within the present corporate limits of this beautiful and flourishing city, with its vast, varying and ever-increasing industrial, commercial and financial interests, had been erected. The story of the origin, growth and progress of Canada's " Queen City " is brimful of human interest, of stirring incidents and wonderful achievements, and many, names prominently associated therewith will live for ever in the annals of Toronto. THE TALE OF TORONTO'S EARLY HISTORY BRIEFLY TOLD. When it is remembered that at the dawn of the nineteenth century, this place was a veritable swamp, and its existence almost unknown except to the aborigines ; that for a decade later it was the campimg- 18 TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ground of the red man, and Toronto (which signifies a " place of meeting ") was known only as a French stockade and trading post, the subsequent upbililding of the city to the proud position it now occupies as the Queen of Canada's commercial centres, finds no parallel in the history of this or any other country. That the crude and insignificant " meeting place " of French and Indian traders rould, by the brain and hand of man, be transformed in such a comparatively short period to the majestic city of to-day— the products of whose mills, factories and workshops arc shipped all over the planet, is nothing less than marvellous, even in the light of contemporaneous Canadian or American history, and has won for those whose genius and enterprise these notable achievements have accomplished a niche in the temple of fame. THE CITY'S FOUNDER. Writing a history of Toronto, however brief or epitomized, the successful chronicler must begin by paying his respects to the city's founder, and while this honor has rightly been attributed to the first Gpvernor of the Province of Ontario., the loyal Major-General John Graves Simcoe, it is none the less a fact that Toronto had a much earlier history than that directly associated with his name. At least half a century before Simcoe came to enter upon his administrative duties, in what wan iiien a forest wilderness, the French, as already intimated, had establishdd a trading post. This post, which was known sometimes as Fort Toronto and sometimes as Fort Rouilj^, was destroyed in 1756 to prevent its falling into the hands of the Eni^lish. In the interim subsequent to the evacuation of the post by the French till within the 1 'jt ten years of the centu-y, solitude reigned supreme ; the whole region was in a state of nature. In 1791 Pitt had passed in the Parliament of the Mother Country, the measure which divided " France in the New World " into the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada. To give effect to the measure the new province to be wrested from the wilderness was to have its bounds set, it was to be given a Constitution, and a Lieutenant- Governor was to be sent out to call into existence the machinery of governi lent and to administer the Provincial affairs. The choice of a Governor fell upon Major-General Simcoe, son of a naval officer who had served with Wolfe at Quebec, and himself an active and heroic campaigner in the Revolutionary War. As the commander of the " Queen's Rangers," a royalist corps which had been raised in the revolted Colonics, and had there done loyal service for the Crown, the choice was a fitting one. It was this chiefly, since it placed at the head of the Civil Government a tried officer of the King, that had won the confidence of the band of Loyalists which had settled in Upper Canada when the Colonies had achieved independence. THE SITE CHOSEN. At this period, the population of the then unchosen site of Toronto was comprehended in the families of two Mississaga Indians, whose solitary wigwams were pitched on the wooded shore of the harbor and lake. The exact time of the sale of this site does not distinctively appear. It is difficult to determine tlij exact period when the sale of the site of Toronto was actually consummated, but from what we can glean frcm reliable historical sources, it would appear that the exchange of a few shillings and plenty of bad whiskey brought the negotation to an issue between the white man and the aboriginal Indian. The selection of a desirable location also seems to have been a vexed point, Kingston and London being primarily surveyed till even, tually the region encompassed by the rivers Don and Hu.mber was decided upon. EVENTS IN THE TRANSITION OF "MUDDY YORK " TO MAGNIFICENT TORONTO. It would enlarge this book far beyond the prescribed bounds to attempt to narrate m detail the history of Toronto from the selection of her site till she assumed her present well deserved status as the " Queen City of Canada," and space, therefore, is only permitted for the more prominent events. Suffice it to say, then, that when Simcoe made choice of his capital, he went energetically to work to create it. To those who for a moment consider the metropolitan city of 1893, and try and comprehend that a century ago this great hive of industry, commerce and art was represented by the Governor's canvas tent, and two large and crudely constructed halls styled by courtesy the Courts of Justice and TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 10 the Prc.-inciat Legislature, will have to admit that truly marvelloui hai been the transforinatiun. At first t!i? growth of the town was slow, though it was aided by incoming bands oi United Empire Loyalists, who, at the close of the American Revolution, gladly forfeited home and country to live on, even in a wilderness, under the old flag. A portion oi the brain element de- voted itself in the youthful community to professional life and the cares of office; while the muscle-and-fibre contingent took to the humbler, yet useful, tasks of agriculture and trade, and the building of a town to dwell in. On the occasion of the first meet- ing of Parliament in the infant capital, the town was christened York in honor of the King's soldier son, and for years, owing to the marshy surroundings, the future capital city of the Province of Ontario was nicknamed, der- isively, "Muddy York." The city bore the name of York up to the year 1834, when with incorpor- ation, it resumed its old Mohawk designation of Toronto. THE WAR OF 1812. Early in 1812, from the activity in American military prepar- ations it became evident that war was imminent, and very noble is the story of this era in the annals of the young common- wealth. It would appear, indeed, that although war was declared, nominally, against Great Britain, its brunt fell almost wholly upon Canada. Nor was Canadian valour wnting in force or effect through the long and bitter ^■4 ..m .1 'A PARLIAMENT BUILXtlNGS. 20 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. struggle, the conflict, despite the burning and sacking of the town on two occasions, closing with well-won honors for the brave little colony. It was not till the signing of '.he Treaty of Ghent in 1814, that fair oppor- OSGOODE HALL. ♦unity .vas offered for the resumption of peaceful pur<3uits, and for a lengthened period subsequent to that date both city and province suffered severely from the paralyzing effects of the war. With the return of peace, however, despite ham- pering after-effects of this type, York set itself the task of laying anew the foundations of its ma- terial advancement. Immigration set in and increase of numbers not only gave a fresh impulse to the city, but led to the further devel- opment of the province. Attention was also directed to improving the facilities of communicption by land and water, and this period is to be credited with the organ- ization of steam transit on the lakes. Provision for education was also made about this time, with other extensions of the in- tellectual and social life of the community — in a word, the rude nursings of war had cradled the :ity's limbs into lusty life. The year 181 2 gave Dr. Strachan, the zealous and self-sacrificing organ- izer of the " Loyal and Patriotic Society " for the succour of those wounded in the war, and took from the field of honor that gallant English officer Sir Isaac Brock, who fell mortally wounded in the fierce enfngement on Queensxon Heights. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 21 TORONTO FROM THE CLOSE OF THE WAR OF 1812, TO DATE OF THE "SEDITIOUS RISING." In 1815 the census enumerators record the town's possessions as 300 buildings, with a population of 2,500 souls. Ten years later the Canada Land Company, under itscommissioner, John Gaii, began its operations; the sciences of natural history anc^ philosophy burst into local blossom, and society had its first public assembly and grand ball. Presently, Toronto neared the second great episode in its civic life. Sir John Colborni in 1828 had come upon the scene, and four years previously Lyon Mackenzie bad founded the Colonial Advocate. It was a period of great activity; Osgoode Hall was being built ; the foundations of Upper Canada College were laid ; the King's College (now the Toronto University) had received its charter. The little troubles which had, however, tended to mar the progress of the colony now appeared in the shape of widespread poliical strife and dissension. An autrocatic administrative system in time gave birth to evils sure to be resisted in a community c' freemen. The framework of the Province was shaken in its socket, fanned to fever heat by the indiosyncrasies ot personal government and the interposition of a political cabal known as the " Family Compact." Some idea may be formed of the unsettled condition of Toronto at this period from a perusal of the following scathing excerpt from the journal of William Lyon Mackenzie, the then Mayor of Toronto : " Thb settlers are leaving tbs country in thousands for lands less favored by nature, but blessed with free institutions and just government. The merchants are going to ruin one after the other, even sycophancy and degrading scurrility have failed to save them this time." Mackenzie's aim and object seem to have tended towards the establishment of a republic, and the outcome of his inflammatory utter- ances culminated in the rebel Mackenzie rising, the story of which may be briefly summed up, being, as it indeed was, as sl.ort-lived as it was ill- advised. Early in Derember, 1837, an insurgent force gathered to the north of Toronto and for some days menaced the capital. Had the town been at once marched upon, it must h?ve fallen into the hands of the rebeis. Luckily the attack was arrested by procrastination, which gave tiwi for the defence of the town, by the resort to it of a body of loyal militia. The latter met the insurgents, but only to see them run. A responsible government being secured at last, chiefly through the political tact of Lord Durham, gave reign to the activities of industrial and commercial development. A RETROSPECT AND FORECAST. Carved out of the primeval forest and rising from the little primitive settlement i^i the wilderness to the majestic city of to-day, with nearly its quarter million inhabitants, vast wealth, immense indus- tries, commerce and trade, in an incredibly brief period, Toronto has had a glorious past. The story of her rise and progress has no parallel in the history of the continent. The story of the present, too, is but a continuation of the past, and the future is undoubtedly replete with permanent and prosperous promise. Give this bustling citv a few more decades, and it is destined to take rank among the foremost of trans- atlantic cities. JuSt pause, and imagine for a moment, when a ride from the Parliament buildings was a trip into the country ! To-day look at the city confines 1 The little handful of citizens so small that each knew the other by name has grown to a mighty population among whom is spoken every civilized language of the globe. Time and space are practically annihilated and the marqh of progress is upward and onward. And in view of a record of two generations, with her favorable geogra- phical situation, unrivalled natural advantages and splendid facilities, it requites no great draft on the bank of imagination to forsee the fulsome future of this veritable " Queen " of the Canadian provinces. TORONTO'S TRIUMPHAL MARCH OF PROGRESS FROM 1850 TO THE PRESENT DAY. Allowing for the drawbacks superinduced by the stagnation if commerce incidental to the close of the decade of the fifties, and the retarding influences of racial and political strife, Toronto's progress during the past forty odd years may ba said to have been truly triumphal, the year 1867 culminating in the achievement of an ample status of national Alliance from which the " Queen City of Canada " may be said to havo made a fiesh mmmmmmmmm't w^m TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. start in the race for advancement in any and all directions. It may be said, with truth, indeed, that in 1867, a new era of union began for the older Provinces included in the British possessions of North America. In that year an alliance took place, embracing at first the two Canadas and the Provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. This alliance has since been extended by the admission of Prince Edward Island on the east, and British Columbia on the west, and the lately organized territories of the North- West. With this p-^litical compact, and the building of the great highway of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the links of the chain in dominion are now complete from sea to sea. Ottawa has become the seat of the Federal Government ; and in what is now Ontario, Toronto has retained the honor which is her due, of being made the capital of the premier Province. The events since the alliance are fresh in the memory of most citizens. The years comprising the interval have been those in which the city as it is to-day has been buiit up in full view of those now living. Railroads have been coi. structed, the city has extended its limits, the waste places have been turned into busy workshops and beautiful homes ; the telephone, the electric light, and a vast number of conveniences unknown to former days have been added, and the population of the city has increased from some 50,000 in 1867 to nearly 250,000 in 1893. These achievements and activities of the past are happy auguries of the achievements and activities of the future. From what Toronto is, we may judge what Toronto will yet become, and that she is well in the van of her sister cities, any and all readers of this volume will be *brced to admit. Her progress, in point of fact, has at all time partaken of the character of her people, ' and particularly of her mercantile, manufacturing and commercial classes ; it has ever been conservative, deliberate, yet substantial and lasting. Every pubHc building and institution of the city bears the impress of solidity and permanence, and whatever has been sacrified in appearance has been more than gained in real worth. In short, her architects, both material and moral, have built, iike those of ancient Egypt, " for all time." ***** The phases of the transi- tion of Toronto from a French trading post in the virgin wilderness to a modern and magnificent city, occupying a commanding position as a busy centre of trade have been briefly traced in outline in the foregoing pages. The succeeding ones will be devoted to the task of delineation, in a concise manner, of the relations of the city of to-day to commerce and production. A FEW FACTS ABOUT A BUSY CITY. Great cities are never the result of accident, but invariably the out- growth of natural and artificial conditions, clearly defined and unques- tionable in their existence and influences. The .nost important natural conditions are salubrity of climate, convenient geographical location, fertility of soil in the adjacent agricultural region, and above all accessi- bility to navigable waters — for all history bears witness that no rich, populous and prosperous community has ever flourished and grown powerful without commerce, and hitherto, at least, commerce has always been dependent upon riparian communication with the outside world. In all of these things Toronto has been and is peculiarly blessed. Her location, indeed, from a commercial point of view, is a source of constant self-congratulation on the part of those who are so fortunate as to live and do business here. As an agricultural province, again, Ontario is one of the most productive ; pram and other cereals, wool and fruits being an abundant yield. Her lakes furnish fish of the best quality 'n most generous supply, and upon their banks are located pleasure resorts which are annually growing in the favor and patronag'! of seekers of health and recreation from all parts of the Dominion of Canada and the United States. While Toronto herself can hardly lay claim to the striking, picturesque features of the old historic cities of Cf.nada, such as Quebec, Montreal or even Halifax, nevertheless her water front possesses much natural beauty, while the city proper is not lacking in artistic adornment. The approach by steamer on the lake is singularly fine, as is the view from the Island, with the color and the movement of the myriad craft that ply between. One has but to pass from the wharves into the traffic of the streets to gain the immediate impression that right here is a wealthy, metropolitan city, teeming with enterprise and activity. This impression is distinctly magnified when one takes in the widespread area of Toronto, including the chief residential quarters, with their many fine examples of artistic, comfortable homes, and their varied architec- TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. 23 tural beauty. Her broad streets, her generous supply of umbrageous trees, the substantial character of her public buildings and business structures, the symmetry and good taste of her prin- cipal residences, the translucence of her lakeside harbor and the purity of her at.nosphcre combine to make To- ronto in every way a desirabie place of residence. A City of Homes. — Toronto has often been mentioned as a city of homes, and it is a fact that the ratio of house owners to her population is exceptionally high. The advantages KR '" ■■ the "Queen City" offers in a busi- ness, social and educational way fit her in an eminent degree as a place of great attractions for permanent residence, and the course of owners of land, who have, as a general rule, kept wichin the bounds of reason in the prices asked for pioperty, has afforded opportunities and offered in - .* ducements to the thrifty to acquire ^ homes and become identified with the city and interested in its welfare. Working people in Toronto, as a rule, own their own homes, and are interested in the preservation of order and property rights. People so situated are seldom led away by theories which deny the right of ownership, and are not prone to pre- cipitate unnecessary strikes and disturbances. The foregoing facts MANNING ARCADE of themselves furnish the best argu- ments for the future welfare of the provincial capital. Workingmen, who in other places would be com- pelled to crowd their families into unhealthy tenements, here own their homes and feel that they are citizens in every sense of the word ; capitalists employing such men can repose con- fidence in them. The prosperity of the city means better times for them, and it is but natural that they should be inclined to do their best always and in all things. Here also can the man of labor and the man of leisure, the millionaire and the mechanic find repose and comfort. It is not neces- sary for the busy man to neglect his particular calling for three or four months during the summer in order to go to the mountains or the sea shore. He can keep cool and have all the fresh air he wants right at home. Toronto is itself about as fine a summer resort as can be found, with the many fine shade trees to temper the rays of the sun ; with the brisk breeze that blows off the lake almost continually ; with the cool nights and the general healthiness of the climate, it seems as if the people of this city could hardly expect, evf.n though they paid dearly for it, to obtain greater comfort at the accustomed resorts than is to be experienced in their own favored home. 24 Steady Advancement. — Without pretensions to , a " boom ' — a term which has acquired a meaning synonym- ous with an unhealthy inflation of real estate values and a spasmodic attempt to present a temporary appearance of prosperity — Toronto is enjoy- ing a healthy growth in popu- lation, in trade and in pro- ductive energy. During the past eight or ten years of the present century, the popula- tion of the community of Toronto, as already stated, has most visibly increased, even to the superficial view, and is overflowing in all directions outside the surveyor's lines of the corporate limits by reason of the various causes that render it cheaper dwelling just outside the city boundary than witliin. The building of houses is steadily progressing at a lively rate, new manufactures are constantly uoing added, and the city is not falling be- hind in any of those items which go to make up an active and sturdy prosperity Elements of Success. — Toronto has been called a conservative city, and in the sense of refraining from rash TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. .1 i. .^J !f"^ }Qs- "^'r BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING, and feverish speculation, from investing her money and wastmg her energies upon air castles and visionary projects, the city can afford to admit the charge; but that her merchants and manufacturers are lacking in the industry and enterprise necessary to busi- ness success is amply disproved in the steady expansion in the trade of ' he leading houses in the city : the fact that new Busine s enterprises which have .substantial backing are contirually being introduced, operating upon home capital ; and that the volume of the city's trade grows from year to year — each season showing a gain in the aggregate of business transacted. In manu- factures, particularly, the city presents a record of ever in- creasing activity; old manu- facturing establishments show- ing enhanced facilities and augmented output, and new ones constantly adding to the importance of the city as a productive centre. The busi- ness men of Toronto have made her great and prosperous by supplementing her natural and geographical advantages with all the aids of modern pro- gress and enlightened method& ^ip TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. » In manufactures the city holds an acknowledged leadership among the most important industrial centres of the Dominion, and indeed she bears favorable comparison in almost all branches of industry with any other city, proportionably speaking, on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Examples of Success. — That Toronto offers an unsurpassed yield for the best results in return for the exercise of business sagacity and well directed energy is proved by many instances furnished in the history of her industrial development within the last quarter of a century. During that period many of the most successful enterprises in the entire country have earned their standing by a combination of brains and push, some of them advancing to a position where the volume of their business exceeds that of any similar establishments in the world. In the lineof >.abinet-ware manufacture some of Toronto's establishments stand without a peer in the variety of their products. In the manufac- ture of steel rails, Toronto challenges competition as to the reliability of her productions with any city in the Western Hemisphere, while gigantic foundries, distilleries and flour-mills are in active operation. These vast enterprises have in many cases been expanded from beginnings comparatively modest ; all have enjoyed a wonderful growth as a result of the care exercised in their management and the utilization of the unexcelled facilities possessed by Toronto as a centre of production and distribution. Advantages of Toronto. — Beyond the encouragement offered by tho examples of success shown by the record of Toronto in the past, the city has, in addition to every social attraction calculated to invite resi- dence, unexcelled inducements to offer to those seeking to establish themselves in legitimate business and manufacturing enterprises. Rail, lake and canal routes furnish transportation facilities equal to those of the most favored cities of the continent. Fuel is cheap and plentiful, the tax rate is low, real estate is held at reasonable figures, while bank- ing facilities are ample for any probabL or possible increase of business. The record of the recent past has been one of a marked revival of trade in all the great commercial and manufacturing centres of the Dominion. While the prices of goods ruled low the great production industries of the country have shown an enhanced activity which has called for the employment of labor, and furnished a means for the profitable invest- n-ent of capital. In this recent advance Toronto has fully shared, and reports from the leading houses of the city show that almost without exception the volume of transactions in each line of trade has steadily increased. ' Looking Forward. — The past of Toronto having furnished such a record of continuous and sustained growth, a fair presumption is afforded that the future will present results of proportionate advance, or oven accelerated expansion. During this centennial anniversary of the founding of Toronto, the histaric memory will regard with a keen interest the embryo capital of the Simcoe regime. To trace the windings of the road traversed in these hundred years is to trace the annals of a stream of life rich in every element that makes for the well being of a nation. When one thinks of what the city has become, it seems marvellous that its cradling-time was but a century ago. Then the world of Upper Canada centered merely at two points on Lake Ontario — Kingston and Niagara — and when Toronto was founded rude was the political and social life which revolved round these primitive towns. Later on, the area of that little world was enlarged by another landing on the wooded shores of the lake, which was destined to expand from a mere foothold to the space now covered by a great metropolitan city. Remote judged by the achievement seems that natal time ; yet com- pared with the life of nations in the Old World, it is but yesterday. Communities on this continent live fast ; but if all the human life has passed away that had its birth-time when Simcoe's salute was first fired at the christening of the city, interest in the event remains, and must increase as the passing years add to her importance and significance. She has no lack of business men with sagacity equal to the improvement of every opportunity, and it is safe to predict that the historian of the industries of the future will be able to point back to those of to-day as the auspicious beginnings of a greater and brighter destiny. TRADE AND COMMERCE. ; ,^ The advantages of united effort are so many and so great that they are recognized by all. The application of the axiom that " union is strength," to business affairs, is made in every commercial city by the ■■■■ M TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. establishing of Boards of Trade, merchants' exchanges, chambers of commerce and other orgaiiizations of a similar character. In the direction of organized effort in behalf of the improvement of the business resources and facilities of the city, Toronto is in no wise behind the other commercial centres of the country. The Board of Trade. — There can be no doubt that much of the present commercial importance of Toronto is due to the fostering care whicn the Board of Trade has given to the varied financial and bus' less enterprises of the city. Organized in 1845 by a few leading citizens, the Board has now a membership of upwards of one thousand, representing as it does the trade and commerce of the metropolis of the premier Province of the Dominion ; many of the matters the Board has discussed and upon which it has taken action, have been of vital importance to Ontario and Canada at large. In 1889 began the movement which resulted in the erection of the present stately Board of Trade building located on the corner of Yonge and Front streets. It was erected under direction of the Board of Trade trustees at a cost of $400,000, and is the property of that body. The graceful style of the building speaks for itself and is praised on every hand, while the members of the Board feel a just pride in not only having the best Board of Trade on the continent but one of the finest buildings in Toronto. The ofiicers of the Board for the current year are as follows: — President, D. R. Wilkie ; ist Vice- President, Hugh Blain ; 2nd Vice-President, S. F. McKinnon ; Treas- urer, J. L. Spink ; Secretary, Edgar A. Willis, J. P. ; Council, W. Christie, Jno. I. Davidson, W. D. Matthews, \V. R. Brock, Warring Kennedy, A. A Allan, Geo. H. Bertram, G. M. Bosworth, D. W. Alexander, F. B Cumberland, H. N. Baird, M. McLaughlin, VV. Ince, Robt. JafTray ; Board of Arbitration, R. C Steele, Jno. Earls, R. J. Stark, W. Galbraith, M. F. Brown, J. D. Laidlaw, S. Crane, J. H G. Haggarty, Thos. Flynn, J. H. Sproule, Chas. Pearson, R. S. Baird ; Rep'' 'itatives on Harbor Commission, J. T. Matthews, W. A. Geddes ; Repi.. ntatives on Industrial Exposition Committee, Jas Carruthers, M. F. Brown, W. B. Hamilton ; SoUcitor to the Board, W. H. Beatty. Committees of the Board. — Examiners in Flour and Meal, W. Galbraith ; J. L. Spink, T. McLaughlan, J. N. Leen and Wm. M. Stark, R. Noble (Norval); Examiners in Grain, W. D.Matthews, H. N. Baird, Geo. A. Chapman, Thomas Flynn, James Carruthers; Examiners in Hides and Leather, E. Leadley, D. W. Alexander, D. Mc- Lean, W. Beardmore, and E. J. Davis, Flour and Call Board Com- mittee, John Carrick, M. McLaughlan and J. L. Spink; Grain, Inspector, E. Adamson ; Flour Inspector, John Todd ; Inspector of Hides and Leather, E. A. Thompson ; Board of Arbitrators and Examiners in Grain for Ontario, Geo. A. Chapman, Chairman ; L. A. Tilley, W. D. Matthews, H. N. Baird, Thomas Flynn. Trade Sections of the Board. — Bankers : Chairman, R. H, Betimne ; Sec.-Treas., Edgar A. Wills. Contractors : Chairman, Richard Dennis ; Secretary, E. Farquhar. Millers and Wholesale Flour Merchants : Chairman, R. J. Stark ; Sec.-Treas., Edgar A. Wills. Coal : Chairman, T. R. Whiteside ; Treasurer, R. E. Gibson ; Secretary, K. C. Marshall. Grain, Malt, and Hops : Chairman, H. N. Baird ; Sec.- Treas., Edgar A. Wills. Wholesale Dry Goods : Chairman, S. Caldecctt ; Sec.-Treas., Edgar A. Wills. Lumber : Chairman, Jos. Oliver ; Sec - Treas., Edgar A. Wills. Wholesale Hardware and Metal : Chairman, A. B. Lee ; Sec -Treas , Edgar A. Wills. Marine : Chairman, F, B. Cumberland ; Sec.-Treas., Edgar A. Wills. Jewellers and Silversmiths : Chairman, M. C. Ellis; Sec.-Treas, Edgar A. Wills. Board of Underwriters. — Office, Board of Trade Building : J. G. Thompson, President ; E. P. Pearson, Vice President ; Robt. Mc- Lean, Secretary. Harbor Commissioners. — Board of Trade Building : Chairman, A. B. Lee ; W.A Geddes, J. T. Matthews, and Alderman James JoUifle and Geo. McMurrich ; Harbor Master, Morgan Baldwin. Mercantile Agencies. — R. G. Dun & Co., Board of Trade Bdg. ; The Bradstreet Company, 29 Wellington street east and 36 Front street east ; The Legal and Commercial Exchange of Canada, Toronto office, 26 Front street west. *♦♦**♦♦ In addition to these organizations having a more general range, there are a number of others, the sccpe of which is more limited, their TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 27 business being the facilitating of trade in special branches of indus- try. While the limits of this volume will not admit of indivi dual particularization, the fact of their existence simply goes to prove that in all the aids of organ- ization the business men of To- ronto are fully alive to the advan- tages of unity. The Board of Trade alone has proved all and more in operation than its advo- cates claimed for it. By a com- plete system of securing infor- mation on all subjects pertaining to the business interests of the city and the issue of accurate reports at stated times, the questions of transportation and exchanges have been greatly simplified, while the represen- tatives of leading interests have been brought closer together and made to feel that the concern of one is the concern of all. Im- migration and the investment of capital here has been encouraged trade, manufactures, railroad building, and activity in all depart- ments of business stimulated, and thousands of buyers and sellers won to this market who formerly went elsewhere. The diffusion of accurate information and statis- tics is a special office of the board and letters of enquiry invariably evoke satisfactory replies. TRANSPORTATION. CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE. It is sate to say that i o city in the Dominion possesses as many or as peculiar advantages as a centre of commercial exchanges as are enjoyed by Toronto, but whatever the city has gained in the past from her unrivalled water highways, and whatever she may hope to acquire in the future, is largely influencfid by the facilities for railway transportation she may possess. The location of the city is geographically superb. Such a position in this era of railroads is of greater or less importance in proportionto its railway facilities. Ability to receive and distribute quickly the multifornis of traffic is an all-important factor in esti- mating the value of a location as a point for profitable business investment, and as indicating the possibilities of progress. A map of the railroads of the country shows that the railway system of Toronto is one of great value as a factor in the progress of the city, while itr< increase in extent hears palpable witness to the natural adaptations of the location as a railroad centre. It would be too great a task to undertake to par- ticularize the various lines of railway that commercially con- centrate at this point. Suffice it, therefore, to say, that the follow- 28 ing are the principal railroads having at present terminal stations in To- ronto:— The Grand Trunk Railway operating the East and West Divis- 'ons, the Southern, Midland and Northern and Western Divisions ; the Canadian Pacific Railway, opera- ting the Toronto, Grey and Bruce, the Credit Valley, and the Ontario and Quebec Divisions. During the season of navigation steamers run to and fro from all salient points, and numerous schooners make Toronto their port of entry and exit. Apart from the Island Ferry boats and excursion steamers there are also the fleets of the following lines of regular lake steamships :— The Richeheu and Ontario Navigation Company, Hamil ton Steamboat Co., Niagara River Line, North-West Transportation Co., Niagara Falls Line, Great North- ern Transit Co., North Shore Navi- gation Co., and the Canadian Pacific Steamers. BANKING AND FINANCE. Toronto's banking interest is per- haps tlTe strongest support of the manufacturing and mercantile inter- ests of the city, and, working in alliance with these interests in all their legitimate phases, each appre- ciably influences and partakes of the tone and methods of the others. Hence the banks of the city, like her TORONTO, THd: QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ^^ ^^1 Wf^x-:"^"- ^l^BP'^^ ■..-,.5<;3^'-!fwr - • '^^ -" " '^. ■- ^ ■' '■:fC:-''--^^-\'' „- ■.' ■' '"'■ ■■ ' ' ■ 5- ••-■'' '■>' -''ill. y, -'>':{■-.■■ V-'-- ■-•i:''bivs FREEHOLD LOAN AND SAVINGS CO.S BUILDING, business enterprises, are noted for their sound, energetic, yet conserva- tive management, command the entire confidence of business men and capitalists, and hold high rank among the financial institutions of the Do- minion. We subjoin the following list of banks and savings banks now flourishing in the provincial capital : — Banks. — Assistant Receiver-Gen- eral's Office, lo Toronto street ; Bank of British North America, cor- ner Yonge and Wellington streets ; Bank of Montreal, corner Yonge and Front streets ; Bank of Toronto, cor- ner Church and Wellington streets ; braTich, 719 King street west ; Cana- dian Bank of Commerce, corner King and Jordan streets; branches, 415 Parliament street, 456 and 463 Yonge street, 798 Queen street east, 546 Queen street west, 128 King street east, and corner College and Spadina Ave. ; Dominion Bank of Canada, corner King and Yonge streets ; branches, corner King and Jarvis, 235 Queen street east, 479 and 1004 Queen street west, and corner Col- lege and Spadina Ave.; Imperial Bank of Canada, corner Wellington street and Leader Lane; branches, 171 and 735 Yonge street; Traders Bank, corner Yonge and Colborne streets: Union Bank of Lower Canada, 17 Wellington street west; TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 29 Bank of Hamilton, Canada Life Building ; Quebec Bank, corner Toronto and King streets ; Standard Bank of Canada, corner Jordan and Wellington streets; branch, 1271 Queen street west; Home Savings and Loan Co. (Ltd.), 78 Church street ; Merchants Bank of Canada, 13 Wellington street west ; Molsons Bank, corner King and Bay streets; Ontario Bank, corner Wellington and Scott streets; branch, 480 Queen street west. Savings Banks.— Government Savings Bank, lo and 12 Toronto street ; Canada Permanent Loan and Savings Co., 18 and 20 Toronto street ; Dominion Savings Bank, 535 Queen street west ; Farmers' Loan and Savings Co., 17 Toronto street ; Freehold Loan and Savings Co., corner Adelaide and Victoria ; Home S vings and Loan Co., 78 Church street ; People's Loan and Deposit Co., 89 Adelaide street east ; Post Office Savings Bank, Post Office Building ; Union Loan and Savings Bank, 30 Toronto street; Western Canada Loan and Savings Co., 76 Church street ; Building and Loan Association, 15 Toronto street ; Canadian Homestead Loan and Savings Association, 44 Church street ; Central Canada Loan and Savings Co., 26 King street east ; Standard Loan and Savings Co., 9 Toronto street ; Toronto Clearing House, 4 Wellington street east ; Toronto Savings and Loan Co., 46 King street west ; Traders' Bank, Yonge and Colborne streets. MANUFACTURES. Notwithstanding that Toronto is concededly a manufacturing centre of the first-class, it is impossible to obtain reliable data upon which to predicate statistics showing the number and extent of her factories, the number of operations employed, or the volume and \alue of annual out-put, all owing to the lack of organization and non-recognition of community of industries among those who, in their individual capacity, do so much toward creating the material wealth and extending the fame of the city. We, nevertheless, subjoin a brief tabulated statement of Toronto's leading manufactures, but it must be borne in mind that there is in these pages no attempt made to present them in enumerated detail. The effort is only put forth to show the progress of Toronto, and through what resources she has grown to her present eminence and will still rep.nh greater prominence ; by the leading industries to indicate the ramifications thereof, through which she is, year after year, acquiring new attractions as a continental storehouse of manufactures, and a prominent commercial city as well. Under such conditions, we are therefore constrained to refer the seeker after know- ledge on this subject to the latter part of this volume, where will be found special mention of most, if not all, the representative manufacturers and tradesmen to whose enterprise and industry the " Queen City of Canada " is indebted for her unquestioned eminence in the mechanic arts. Aliments. — Bakeries, flour mills, meal and feed mills, coffee &nd spice mills, baking powder, extracts, etc., confectionery, preserves and canned goods, vinegar and pickles, sugar refinery. Drinks and Todacco. — Breweries, malt houses, distillers and rectifiers, tobacco and snuff, cigars and cigarettes. Brass, Copper, etc — Brass, copper and plumbers' supplies, tin, stamped and sheet metal ware, jewelry manufactures, watch cases and tools, optical goods, telegraph and electrical supplies, smelting, refining and iron and brass work, miscellaneous. Brick, Stone, etc. — Brick yards, cut stone contractors, marble and granite works, gravel roofers, lime kilns, terra cotta stained glass factories. Iron and Wood Combined. — Wagons and carriages, agricultural implements, car and bridge builders, elevators, sewing machines and cases. Chemicals. — Chemical works, white lead and paint, white lead corroders, varnish, axle grease, glue fertilizers, etc., soap, candles, linseed oil and cake, soda, mineral waters, etc., ink. Iron Manufactures. — Rolling mills, founderies, machinery, malleable iron, boiler works, carriage wheel works, stoves, furnaces and ranges, steam fitting and heating, galvanized iron, tin, slate roofing, barbed wire, wire works, miscellaneous. M TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. Leather. — Farmers' and curriers', boot, shoe and slipper manufac- turers', saddle and harness manufacturers', trunk manufacturers', hose and leather belting makers'. Printing. — Printing, binding and newspapers, lithographing houses, electrotypmg and stereotyping, type foundinf^', printers' ink factories, printers' supplies and presses, printers' furniture, etc., book binderies. Textiles. — Men's and boys' clothing, colored shirts, overalls, etc., men's neckwear, white shirts, furs, cloaks and suitings, cloak and dress trimmings, children's caps, etc., millinery. Miscellaneous. — Toy and bicycle factories, sign makers, brushes, brooms, feather dusters, show cases, glass corks, paper boxes, sails, awnings, etc., shipyards, perfumers. ♦»#♦*# The list of enterprising productive industries might easily be further extended, but without any attempt to particularize individual brani:i]es, it may be said, in all the elements of progressiveness, Toronto iiolds a leading place among the most active cities on the western hemisphere. While it might be said that the city has not yet reached the summit of her development and there may be still room for the inauguration of additional industrial enterprises, the progress in the past has been marked and gratifying, each year showing some advance over its pre- decessor and an increase in the products of capital and labor. CIVIC AFFAIRS. It is only natural that a city of the status of Toronto should require a carefully studied and elaborate system of municipal government. Toronto has had a corporate existence for the past sixty-nine years, and during this period its municipal government haB seen many changes, and during the violent political vicissitudes of years gone by has undoubtedly been misgoverned by unjust legislation, corrupt administra- tion, and the lethargy of her representative citizens ; yet at the present time, probably no municipal government moves more f-noothly and effectively than does that of Toronto. The municipal department of the city government is as follows: — Treasury Department: R. T. Coady, Treasurer; John Patterson, Deputy Treasurer; Walter Sterling, Accountant. Audit Department : William Anderson, W. W. Jones, Auditors. Clerks' Department : John Blevins, Clerk ; W. A. Littlejohn, Assistant Clerk. Solicitors' Department : C. R. W. Biggar, Solicitor ; Thomas Caswell, Assistant Solicitor. Engineers' Department : E. H. Keating, Engineer ; C. H. Rust, Deputy Engineer; John Jones, Street Commissioner. Public Parks : John Chambers, Commissioner. Fire Department : Richard Ardagh, Chief Engineer ; Thomas Graham, Assistant Engineer. Property and Markets' Department : Emerson Coatsworth, Conmiissioner. Health Department : Norman Allan, M. D., Health Medical Officer. Assessment Department : Nicholas Maughan, Commissioner ; J. C. Forman. Police Department : His Honor, the County Judge (Chairman) ; His Worship the Mayor, His Worship the Police Magistrate ; (Commissioners) : Lieut. Col. George T. Denison, Police Magistrate ; Lieut. Col. H. J. Grasett, Chief Constable ; Wm. E. Grant, Deputy Chief Constable. FINANCIAL STANDING OF THE CITY, The following is the amount of the current Assets and Liabilities at the close of the year ended 1892 : Liabilities |2,i6g,9ii 00 Assets 2,136,3^8 46 Leaving a deficit of 133.562 34 Ascertained outstanding liabilities 69,653 86 1103,216 40 The Debenture Debt of the city at the same time was as follows : General Debenture Debt. — City 119.615.59563 Parkdale 282,719 00 Yorkville I33i039 00 Brockton 8,000 00 •".039.353 63 City's share of local improvements 2,698,621 46 •'3.737.973 09 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. tl Local Improvement Debt. — City •5.H3.646 88 Parkdale 382,75624 Yorkvillo 52.703 °« Brockton 10,207 °° From which lum ii to be deducted cash and debentures at credit at the various sinking funding accounts Leaving net debenture debt . •5.369.307 " Ii9.3< .'.38> 31 •2,719,470 68 >i6,587,8ii 53 A FEW FACTS ON TORONTO'S TERRITORIAL AREA, ETC- The area within the city limits, not including the island or portions of city land covered by water, is 10,391 acres, or 16.2 square miles. There are 250 miles of streets, of which 124.57 miles are paved, and 125.83 miles unpaved. Eighty-two and a half miles of lane. Two hundred and sixteen miles and a half of sewers. Four hundred and twenty-eight and three quarter miles cf sidewalks. Two hundred and thirty-eight miles of water mains. Thirty miles of underground electric conduit. Four thousand two-hundred and eighty-eight miles of over- head electric wire. Seventy-eight and one quarter miles of steam rail- way track. Sixty-eight and one half miles of street railway track. The estimated value of property owned by ti.e city is over 812,000,000. In connection with the foregoing items we append the following data : Gas, Electrk: Light, Telephone, etc. — The lighting of the city is effected by the Consumers' Gas Co., the Toronto Electric Light Co., and the Toronto Incandescent Electric Light Co. The works of the present Consumers" Gas Co. consist of three full sets, two for coal and one for water gas, with a combined manufacturing capacity of 3,1:5,000 cubic feet per diem. The Toronto Electric Light Company. — Own and o^rate about 350 miles of overhead wire, which supply current for 960 arc lamps. EyUITY CHAMBERS. 89 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED The Toronto iNrANnp.scFNT Electric Light Company. — Have at present in the neighborhood of about 35 miles of electric underground tube, the aggregate mileagn of which exceeds 100 miles. WESTE RN ASSURANCE CO.'S BUILDING. The Great North-Western Telegraph Company.— Control 17 miles of poles with- in the city limits. The Canadian Pacific Telegraph Com- PANY. — Have 17 miles of poles in city limits, and have thirty-five branch offices, and 1,000 call boxes distributed throughout the city. The Bell Telephone Company. — While the headquarters of this colossal concern are situated at Montreal, the Toronto branch to-day controls no less than 1,300 miles of wire, and has no less than 4,000 subscribers. Fire Alarm Telegraph System. — The Fire Alarm Telegraph consists of 71 miles of wire, strung on 38 miles of poles, 15 miles of which belongs to the city and the remainder to the Telegraph, Telephone and Toronto Electric Light Companies. There are 154 fire alarm boxes, 5 bell strikes, 16 alarm gongs and 5 fire alarm bells. MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS. Minister of Militia, Hon. J. C. Patterson ; Major General Commanding the Militia, Major-Gen. Ivor J. C. Herbert, C. B.; District Staff Deputy Adjutant General, Lieut. Col. W. D. Otter ; Brigade, Lt. Col. John Gray; District Paymaster and Supdt. ■■■i TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. of Stores, Hon. Lieut. Col. J. Vance Gravely. Canadian Regiment of Infantry, Royal School of Infantry, Commandant, Lieut. Col. W. D. Otter ; Captain, Major Buchan ; Adjutant, Capt. Macdougall. Cavalry : The Governor General's Body Guard, Lieut. Col. George T. Denison ; Major, Bt. Lieut. Col. F. C. Denison. C. M. G. ; Four Troops, Captains, Bt. Lieut. Col. Orlando Dunn, C. \. K. Denison, J. R. Button, F. A. Fleming; Adjutant, Capt. W. H. Merritt ; Field Batteries, Toronto F. B. of Artillery, Major J. F. Mead ; Captain, W. F. Irving ; Infantry and Rifles, Second Battalion, " Queen's Own Rifles of Canada," Lieut. Col. R. B. Hamilton ; Majors, J. M. Delamere and Villiers Sankey ; Ten Companies, Captains, H. M. Pellatt, J. A. Mu-ray, J. C. McGee, W. G. Mutton, J. B. Thompson, P. L. Mason, E, F. Gunther, Jno. Knifton, C. C. Bennett, R. Rennie ; Paymaster (Honorary), Capt. A. B. Lee; Adjutant, Copt. George Mercer; Tenth Battalion, " Royal Grenadiers," Lieut. Col. G. D. Dawson, A. D. C. ; Major, J. Mason ; Ten Companies, Captains, F. A. Caston, F. F. Manley, R. G. Trotter, C. Grenville Harstone, J. D. Hay, A. C. Gibson, J. Gosling, A. B. Cameron, J. D. Mackay, S. A. Heward ; Adjutant, J. B. McLean ; Forty-eighth Bat- talion " Highlanders," Lieut. Col. Jno. I. Davidson ; Majors, A. M. Cosby and W. C. McDonald ; Eight Companies, Captains. D. M. Robertson, D. MacGillivay, W. Henderson, Wm. Hendrie, R.S. Cassels, J. A. Currie, Chas. Hunter and J. F. Michie ; Adjutant, Walter Macdonald. THE PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE. Lieut.-Governor, Hon. George A. Kirkpfitrick, Q.C., LL.D. ; Official Secretary, F. C. Law ; Private Secretary, Harcourt Vernon ; Speaker, Hon. Thos. Ballantyne ; Attorney General, Sir Oliver Mowat ; Commissioner of Crown Lands, Hon. A. S. Hardy ; Commissioner of Public Works, Hon. C. F. Eraser ; Provincial Secretary, Hon. J. M. Gibson ; Provincial Treasurer, Hon. Richard Harcourt ; Minister of Education, Hon. G. W. Ross ; Minister of Agriculture and Registrar, Hon. John Dryden ; Without portfolio, Hon. E. H. Bronson ; Deputy Attorney-General, J. R. Cartwright ; Assistant Provincial Secretary, Geo. E. Lumsden ; Assistant Commissioner of Crown Lands, Aubrey White ; Deputy Minister of Agriculture, etc., C. C. James ; Assistant Provincial Treasurer, D. E. Cameron ; Deputy Minister of Education, 'John Miller, B.A. ; Clerk of Executive Council, John R. Cartwright ; Clerk of Legislative Assembly, Chas. Clarke ; Sergeant-at- Arms, F. J. Glackmeyer. Members in House of Commons — Toronto Centre, G. R. R. Cockburn, (Gov.) ; Toronto, E. Coatsworth, jr., (Gov.) ; Toronto West, F. C. Denison, (Gov). Representatives in Local Legis- lature — Edward F. Clarke and Dr. Ryerson, (Opp.) ; Jos. Tait, (Gov). Senators in Dominion Parliament— Sir D. L. MacPherson, Hon. G. W. Allan, Hon. Frank Smith, Hon. John O'Donohue. LIBRARIES. In the matter of public libraries, the people of Toronto enjoy exceptionally fine opportunities, and the patronage of these beneficent institutions is such as to evidence the refinement and culture of a large proportion of the inhabitants of the city. There are seven of these establishments (the Public Library having four branches as enumerated), conducted in an admirable manner, as follows : — Provincial Library, Provincial Buildings, Queen's Park ; Public Library, corner Church and Adelaide streets ; Branches : St. Andrew's Maiket ; St. Paul's Hall, Yonge street ; No 6 Bolton avenue ; No, 6 Dundas street ; Canadian Institute Library, Richmond street east, corner Berti ; Educational Department, Gould street, corner Victoria ; Osgoode Han ; Young Men's Christian Association, corner Yonge and McGill streets; Toronto Firemen's Library, Lombard Street Hall. PLACES OF AMUSEMENT, THEATRES, PUBLIC HALLS, ETC. Neither residents in nor visitors to the " Queen City of Canada ," need let time hang heavily on their hands, well managed theaters furnishing the means of gratification for lovers of the histrionic art, and an abundance of public halls providing the opportunity of the reproduction of miscellan- eous entertainment. The following constitute Toronto's leading struc- tures devoted to the consummation of this side of Torontonian metropolitan life: — Grand Opera House, Adelaide street west; Academy of Music, No. 165 to 173 King street west ; 1 oronto m- MB ^mrn'mmmmm. 34 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. Opera House, Adelaide street west; Moore's Alusee, No. 93 Yonge street ; Pavilion, Horticultural Gardens ; The Cyolorama Hall, corner York and Front streets ; St. Lawrence Hall, King jtreet east ; St. Andrew's Hall, Richmond street west ; Y. M. C. A. Buildings, corner of Yonge and McGill streets ; The Auditorium, Queen street west, pear Yonge ; St. George's Hall, Elm street ; Odd Fellows' Hall, corner Yonge and College streets. CLUBS. Mention of the amusements of Toronto would be incomplete without a reference to the v£.rious Clubs, of which the city is deservedly proud, drawing together the various little groups of people, who, in a great city, are congenial to one another, through being P'-isesced of similar desires in mental, social, and physical culture. Of purely socipl and political Clubs, there are seven that may be de«;med the representatives of their type, namely .-—Albany Club, No. 34 Colborne street ; Athenaeum Club, Nos. 167 and 169 Cnurch street ; National Club, No. 98 Bay street ; Ontario Reform Club, No. 8 Adelaide street, east ; Toronto Club, No. ) 07 and 109 ^Vellington street, corner of York ; Victoria Club, Nos. 265 and 267 Huron street ; Granite Ciub, Nos. 511 and .313 Church street. Athletics, and especially aquatic sports, too, hold a prominent place in the social life of Toronto, and there are all manner of lacrosse and golf clubs, boat and yacht clubs, curling clubs, boxing and fencing clubs, cricket clubs, cycling clubs, hand-ball and racquet clubs, racing, fishing, and gun clubs, etc. Thus, in the amenities of social life, the means for the acquirement of kiiowledge, or the pursuit of pleasure, as well as in the broad arena of mercantile and manufacturing existence, Toronto furnishes any and every inducement as a place r^f residence. TORONTO'S CHURCHES. The necessity of supplying the religious wants of so large a popula- tion has led to the erection of innumerable places of worship, as can be readily realized by any visitor who remarks the heaven-pointing spires that rise from every part of the city, and combine to form a leading feature of the place. Under si«ch auspices, if the sons and daughters of Toronto are not as moral and goodly as they can be made, the failing is not by any means due to the lack of churches, nor of divines to teach them to shun the path of the wicked, and cling to that wh: ;h is " lawful and right, and save their souls alive." Many of Toronto's ecclesiastical edifices are well worthy of the greatness of the city, not only in point of mere dimenc'ons, but as regards chaste and appropriate architectural beauty. The varions denominations, in fact, seem to have vied witii each other in building churches of striking architecture, and in no direction have the wealth and public spirit of Toronto's citizens mani- fested themselves more efficiently. Sub-dividing the aggregate of the churches, after a careful census, under the various denominations, we find twenty-eight are Episcopal, twelve Baptist, thirty Methodist, nineteen Presbyterian, ten Congregational, ten Roman Catholic, three Reformed Episcopal, two Unitari"n, two Lutheran, two Catholic Apos- tolic, and eleven miscellaneous. Nor have the adherents of General Booth been idle, for the Salvation Army here have solidly entrenched themselves in barracks, which, for size and completeness, have few equals, and no superiors, on either side of the Atlantic. Among the most noted places of worship is St. James' Cathedral. This fine struc ture is the principal Episcopal Church in Toronto, and is the fourth church which has occupied the same site, the last one being destroyed by fire in 1849. It is of e::rly English gothic architecture, and is beau- tifully executed ; recent alterations, costing $40,000, having greatly improved the appearance of the interior of the church. The corner- stone of the present building was laid on the 20th Nov., 1850. The edifice is 200 feet lor ^ -nd 105 feet wide. During 1873, the massive tower was completed, making it upwards of 150 feet in height. The spire is nearly 140 feet high, and the wrought iron vane 16 feet, making a total height from the ground of upwards of 306 feet, being several feet higher than Trinity Church, New York, and the highest on th? American Continent. The total cost has amounted to about $166,000. including the peal of bells. In 1875 the celebrated chiming and illuminated clock, which took first prize at the International Exhibition at Vienna, was purchased from J. W. Benson, of London, by the citizens of Toronto, and presented to the Dean and Churchwardens of St. James' on Christmas Eve, 1876. Another of the "Queen City's" notable ■m^pwii JUNCTION OF FRONT, WELLINGTON AND CHURCH STREETS. nspupw vmm wp^^f^^ '^f^P'yp^^lspiipP!?^ mm^ mm S6 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ADELA.IDE STREET. churches is instanced in Cooke's Presbyterian Church, situate at the corner of Queen and Mutual streets. This church has been organized upwards of four decades, the present edifice being erected in 1857 and 1858, and opened by the Rev. Dr. Blackwood, of Philadelphia, United States. The church derives its name from the late Henry Cooke, D.D., LL.D., the famous pastor of May Street Church, Belfast, Ireland, and universally recognized as one of Ireland's noblest ciivines. The edifice is a neat, substantial building of brick, and in the Scandinavian style of architecture. The frontage is 55 feet, and the depth no feet. The front is arrar^ed in three divisions, with projecting entrance porch, and towers on each angle, each of these towers being 15 f»et square, and no feet high. The seating capacity is i.oco. In i88g, the internal arrangements of the church were completely changed and an addition of a new lecture and class room, for Sabbath school work, made. Few of Toronto's churches have had more brilliant ministers •:han Cooke's. Among these may be mentioned the late Rev. Dr. Robb and Prof. Gregg, D.D., Knox College, who served the church for twenty years. The present popular pastor, the Rev. W. Pat- terson, has brought together a li>rge con- gregation, the regular worshippers here aggregating upwards of one thousand. As another exemplar of ecclesiastical struc- tural effon may be cited St. Michael's Cathedral, located on the corner of Church, Shuter, and Bond streets, with an entrance on Bond street. It is in the early decor- ated style of English gothic architecture, built of brick and cut stone dressings, being 200 feet in length by 90 feet in width, and with the tran- septs, making a total width of 115 feet, exterior dimensions. The incumbency of this important factor in Toronto's religious status is vestec* in the able hands of the Very Rev. John J. McCann, V.G. Again, ..' •>»Sv ilHWPPP wmimimm. •app ^PiPiPPPPWP wm TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 87 prominent among the " Queen City's " church edifices, ranks the Metro- politan Methodist Church. This fine structure, opposite the St. Michael's Cathedral, is the principal Methodist Church in Toronto, and is situated in the centre of Magill Square, between Church and Bond streets, the square having a frontage of 248 feet by 552 feet. The archi- tecture is of early French style, and is an ornament to the city, as well as a credit to the Methodists. The dimensions of the main building are 72x128 feet, the chan-l in the rear being 63x63 feet, over which are large and commodious class and committee rooms. The church will seat comfortably 1,800, but will contain 2,500 persons. There is prob- ably no more popular ecclesiastic in Toronto than the worthy pastor of the Metropolitan Methodist Church, the Rev. Jno. N. Smith. Of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of King and Simcoe streets, perhaps a glance at our artist's sketch, given on anotljier page, will afford our readers a better criterion of the architectural beauties of the structure than any mere word-painting on our part. The spiritual charge of the large congregation attending this noble place of worship is under the wise ministration of the Rev. D. J. Macdonnell, M.A. As a matter of fact, St. Andrew's Church is rightly considered one of the finest specimens of Norman style architecture in the Western Hemisphere — its entire effect being vividly imposing. Another beauti- ful, if cor^paratively small, church edifice is that of the Holy Trinity, situate in Trinity Square, between Alice and Louisa streets, and was built by a lady whose name has never been made known to the public. The endowment was anonymous, being ;^5,ooo sterling, appropriated at follows : — ;f 3,000 to build the church, and /j'a.ooo as the basis of an allowance for the incumbent. Among other church edifices worthy ol mention, and regarding which we have no space for specific particular, ization as to dimensions, etc., may be cited: the Jarvis Street anq College Street Baptist Churches, the Episcopal churches of the Ascen^ sion, and St. Philip's, the Bond Street Congregational Church, the Richmond Street Jewish Synagogue, the Bloor Street, Central, Knox, St, James' Square, and St. Andrew's (old), Presbyterian Churches, the German Evangelical of the Lutheran persuasion, and the Carlton, Sherboume Street, ELti Street, Queen Street, and Broadway Tabernacle, representing the Methodist element. Hospital, Asylums and Eleemosynary Institutions. — In the almost universally increasing struggle for wealth, position and pleasure, which characterizes the fin-de-siecle period, it cannot by any means be said that Torontonians are unmindful of the words of the Great Nazarene, — " The poor you have always with you." They systematize everything, even to their charities, which are on a generously munificient scale. Toronto has eleven thoroughly equipped hospitals, as follows: Bellevue House Hospital, 87 Bellevue avenue ; Burnside Lying-in Hospital, Gerrard street east, cor Sackville ; Hospital for Sick Children, corner Elizabeth and Sackville streets ; Lakeside Home for Little Children, Hanlan's Point, Island ; Smallpox Hospital, Broadview avenue, north of Gjrrard street east ; St. John's Hospital, 34 to 38 Major street ; General Hospital, Gerrard street east, corner Sackville street ; Andrew Mercer Eye and Ear Infirmary, Gerrard street east, corner Sackville ; Grace Hospital, corner College and Huron streets; Christian Science Free Dispensary, i Brunswick avenue ; St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond street. Add to these noble institutions for the recep- tion of the sick and ailing, the following generously proportioned list of miscellaneously devoted asylums, aid retreats, and some criterion can be formed as to whether or not the dwellers in the " Queen City of the Canadas " believe in the axiom that " charity begins at home." Tlius, there are the Asylum for the Insane, south side of Queen street, opposite Dundas ; the Asylum for the Insane, at Mimico ; Aged Women's Home, McMurrich street ; Boys' Home, 339 George street ; Girls' Home, 229 Gerrard street east ; Girls' Industrial Institute, 33 Shepherd street ; Haven and Prison Gate Mission, 320 Seaton street ; Home for Incur- ables, 130 Dunn avenue, Parkdale ; Newsboys' Lodging and Industrial Home, 59 Frederick street; Old Folks' Home, 221 Elizabeth street; Protestant Orphans' Home, 344 Doveroourt road ; Dr. Bernado's Boys' Home, 214 Farley avenue; Helping Hand Mission, 182 Adelaide street west ; House of Industry, corner Elm and Elizabeth streets. Prisons. — Toronto may certainly congratulate herself on the fact that the delinquent or criminal classes have a smaller ratio in her popu- lation than in that of any town of corresponding size on the American continent. It goes without the saying, however, that in a city of her mmm ^^ffumm i^Pf tmm . B|L»ppgM!l),i.U!J>Hiipi 4.UIWW\'i). ,llfH 11 ^ S8 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. status, provision must be made for the punishment of offenders against the laws, and such being the admitted fact, no effort has been spared to make the penal and reformatorial establishments of the city of Toronto simply models of their type. They are as follows : Central Prison, west side Strachan avenue ; Industrial Refuge for Girls, King, near Dufferin street; Mercer Reformatory, 1155 King street west; Toronto Gaol, Gerrard street, east of the Don River. Places of Interment. — In the matter of burial places Toronto is well in advance of any of the cities of the Dominion, having within her environments, six magnificent and well appointed cemeteries, and he"" citizens certainly have good grounds for the pride they feel in the beauti- ful provision they have made for those of their dear departed — " not lost, but gone before " — in the point of appropriate natural surroundings and location. Of the Toronto places of sepulchre, St. James' Cemetery is the largest and most beautiful. It is located at ttie head of Parliament street, and is about eighty acres in extent. The grounds are beautifully laid out and planted, and in this city of the dead the voices of nature breathe comfort into the hearts of the sorrowful, its entire surroundings combining to make it a desirable V"'T'^i--«»^' TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 41 Public Parks, John Chambers. Aldermen : Ward i, C. C. Small, J. K. Leslie, Thos. Davies, W. T. Stewart ; Ward 2, John Hallam, D. Lamb, G. T. Frankland, Edward Hewitt ; Ward 3, B. Saunders, Geo. Mc- Murrich, John Shaw, H. J. Hill ; Ward 4, Wm. Carlyle, Wm. Burns, James JoUiffe, Geo. Verral ; Ward 5, Wm. Bell, Thos. Crawford, J. E. Verral, Jno. Bailey ; Ward 6, Dr. Lynd, Thos. Murray, J. O. Orr, John Maloney. Committees and Chairmen : Executive Committee, Aid. Saunders ; Works Committee, Aid. Lamb ; Fire and Light Committee, Aid. Bell ; Property Committee, Aid. Crawford ; Parks and Gardens Committee, Aid. Orr ; Local Board of Health, etc.. Aid. Carlyla ; Court of Revision, Aid. Carlyle. Police Department : Commissioners, His Worship the Mayor, Chair- man ; Judge McDougall and Col. Geo. T. Denison ; Police Magistrate, Col. Geo. T. Denison ; Chief of Police, Col. H.J. Grasett ; Deputy- Chief, Wm. E. Stuart. Police Stations : Central Station No. i (Tel. 222), Court street ; No. 2, Agnes street ; No. 3, St. Andrew's Market ; No, 4, Wilton avenue ; No. 5, St. Paul's Hall, Yonge street ; No. 6, corner Cowan avenue and Queen street ; No. 7, Ossington avenue. License Commissioners : Office, No. i and 3 Union Block, No. 36 Toronto street j'Chairmen, John Flett, Thos. Flynn and Thomas Thompson ; Chief Inspector, Thos. Dexter ; Inspector West Division, John Wilson ; Inspector EaFt Division, Thos. A. Hastings. Fire Department : Chief, Richard Ardagh ; Secretary, R. J. McGowan ; Assistant Chief, Thos. Graham ; Assistant Chief, west, Joseph Dr.vis ; Assistant Chief, east, John Thompson; Supdt. of Fire Alarm Telegraph, Donald Gibson- Fire Stations : Fire Station No. i, corner of Bay and Temperance streets ; No. 2, corner Farley avenue and Portland street ; No. 3, near corner Yonge and Grenville streets ; No. 4, corner Berkeley and Duke streets ; No. 5, Lombard, near Jarvis street ; No. 6, Queen, near John street ; No. 7, Wilton avenue, near Parliament street ; No. 8, corner College and Bellevue avenue ; No. 9, near corner Queen and Dundas street ; No. 10, Yorkville avenue, west of Yonge street ; No. 11, corner Rose avenue, and Howard streets; Na 12, corner Bolton and Allen avenues ; No. 13, aear corner Brock avenue and Dundas street ; No. 141 Ossington avenue, near Bloor street ; No. 15, Cowan avenue, near Queen street ; St. Lawrence HalL MAIL SERVICE. Of all features that pertain to an enterprising and progressive com- munity, there is not, as it is needless to remark, any more useful or indispensable than the Post Office, and, 3'. a consequence, its manage- ment, efficie ncy and service are matters 0/ peculiar importance. In this, respect Toronto is especially favored, the facilities, management and service being of more than an ordinarily superior character. In the central portion of the city, bounded by Simcoe, Queen, Jarvis and Esplanade streets, there are no less than five deliveries daily. In that portion of the city outside the above limits . there are four deliveries, an aggregate of three deliveries per diem being made in any and all parts of the city. Branch post offices are situated at Parkdale, Brockton, York- ville, Dovercourt, Leslieville, Riverside, 460 Spadina avenue, 154 Dundas street, Bathurst street, corner Queen, 351 Yonge street, 552 Bloor, 491 Parliament, 199 Wellesley, 127 Strachan avenue, 301 Queen east, 357 Queen west and 137 King west. WATER SUPPLY. A subject of importance in any city is the character and quality of its public water supply. We deem this subject of so much consequence that we present the followmg facts concerning the water facilities of Toronto. Toronto is, in fact, possessed of waterworkr. surpassed by none in the Dominion of Canada. The presenl waterworks are beauti- fully situated on the summit of the hill north of Toronto, where a miniature lake of nine acres, floored and walled with stone, serves as a reservoir. The grounds are beautifully kept, and overlook on one side the Mount Pleasant Cemetery and the park-like ravine, which extends in this direction from Rosedale. While the higher elevation of Lake Simcoe has been suggested as being capable of furnishing a purer supply than the water drawn from Lake Ontario, the mortality statist' ..s none the less proclaim that the water now in use is as firee from organic impurities as any natural water ever is. ■ «^ v v, A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE CITY'S PUBLIC BUILDINGS. It would be impossible, within the prescribed limits of this statisti- cal review, to do justice in detail to the myriad of buildings, both public W*?W'^*^A^i.'*'-WW - i|;'ll.fp,.HJJiMJ*. ^fUPPfpiliPPPipOTIBI mm 42 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATEtt and private, which in their individuality and uniformly handsome fea- tures proclaim Toronto one of the premier cities of the Dominion, as viewed from the aspect of ornate architecture. We have, therefore, simply selected at random from a perfect " embarras de richesse " in point of nobly attractive structures, a few of the many which would indelibly endorse our sentiments in the opening sentence we have sub- mitted under this caption. The Parliament Buildings, situate at the southern end of the Queen's Park, are the new Parliament Buildings for the Province of Ontario, and no matter what point of view the building is seen from, it presents an imposing appearance. The view from the front of the building takes in the handsome University avenue. Looking northward, Avenue road, a continuation of University avenue, is seen beyond the group of oaks that adorn the park, stretching as far as the new Upper Canada College. The principal frontage is 435 feet, with a depth of 260 feet, the main entrance forming a double letter E, and enclosing within its walls over 76,000 square feet. In architectural design it is Romanesque, the carved surfaces follow. ng the Celtic and Indo-Germanic schools. The main walls are constructed of Credit Valley sandstone, its reddish brown tinge producing a most pleasing effect of color. The centre fa9ade measures 120 by 125 feet. Among the most striking features of the buildings are the porte cocheres at the eastern and western ends. The stone carving, taken in its entirety,, is, perhaps, to be classed among the chief glories of the building. The largest specimen of carving is ihe sculptured frieze, nearly 70 feet long and 15 feet high, surmounting the three great windows in the centre structure. The stonework represents, in heroic size, allegorical figures of music, agriculture, commerce, art, science, law, philosophy, architec- ture, engineering and literature grouped on either sides of the arms of the province. On the east and west side of the main entrance excellent likenesses are carved in stone of Governor Simcoe, Chief Justice Robin- son, John Sanfield Macdonald, Edward Blake, Timothy Blair Pardee, Sir Isaac Brock, Robert Baldwin and Matthew Crooks Cameron. The main entrance is composed of three noole arches, 18 feet wide by 26 feet high. This entrance is flanked by the great towers with their domes of copper and their wealth of stone design. Magnificent views are obtained from these towers. The structure took six years to complete at a cost of $1 ,250,000. The Government House, the residence of the Lieutenant-Governor Hon. Geo. A. Kirkpatrick, is situate opposite St. Andrew's Church at the junction of King and Simcoe streets, and is designed in the modern style of French architecture. Red brick is the material used in the walls, relieved with Ohio cut-stone dressings. Towards Simcoe street the frontage is about 80 feet, and in the centre it rises to a tower 70 feet high, finished with a handsome wrought iron railing. The frontage of the main building towards King street is about 88 feet. Covering the main entrance, which is under the tower facing Simcoe street, is a large handsome carriage porch supported on clusters of Corinthian columns, resting on cut stone pedestals. The inside cf the building is furnished in most elaborate style, with all modern con. veniences. The grounds have recently been much altered and improved and approaches of Nicholson pavement put to the entrances. The Toronto Post Office is an admirably appointed structure (a capitalvievv of which is shown on page i5of this work), situate on Adelaide street east, facing Toronto street. The style of architecture is Italian. It is 75 feet in front and 60 deep, and is 66 feet to the eaves, but a dome carries it 35 feet higher. The building is of richly wrought Ohio stone, three stories high, and a lofty attic in a mansard roof. The front eleva- vation is composed of a central break, which is reli'^ved with complex columns and pilasters, with polished caps and marble bases, and moulded cornices, at heights corresponding with each floor. In the rear of the main building is another, one story high, with basement. OsGooDE Hall (see illustration, p. 20) is on Queen street at the head of York, and stands in some six acres of ornamental grounds. It was named after the late Hon. Wm. Osgoode, the Chief Justice of Upper Canada, the cost of the building amounting to about (300,000. Here the Law Society for the Province has its home, and here sit the judges of the superior courts. A law school has also been here established, under the direction and tuition of three readers, respectively designated the ^^iilip wmmmm TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 43 Reader on Common Law, the Reader on Equity and the Reader on Real Property. Four scholarships have been established, one for students one year's standing, of £'30 per annum ; one for students under under two years' standing, of £^0 per annum ; one for students under three years' standing, of £'50; and one for students under four years' standing, of £60 per annum. The University Buildings, an admirable front view of which will be found on page 40, are centrally and eligibly located in Queens Park. This magnificent pile was erected during the years 1854 to 1859 to pro- vide accommodation, not only for the University of Toronto (which simply confers degrees), but also for the Uni- versity College, with its various lecture rooms, residences and students' quar. ters. The massive structure was designed by Messrs. Cumberland and Storm. The chief fa9ades of the building are to the south and east, the former of great massive elevation, for distant effect froir the lake and city. The general outline of the building approaches the form of a square, having an internal quadrangle of about 300 feet square, the north side of which is left open to the park. The main frontage of the south is about 300 feet long, with a massive Norman tower in its centre, 120 feet in height, and comprising two stories — that on the ground floor being VICTORIA COLLEGE. devoted to lecture rooms, and the upper story to library and museum. The east side of the building is 260 feet in length and entered by a subsidiary tower. The west end of the quadrangle is about 260 feet in *p^'»f*i1<' ■ 44 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. NEW COURT HOUSE length, and is used as residences for the students. The whole cost was Vibout $500,000. In Feb., i8go, the building was destroyed by fire, caused by the acci- dental overthrow of a lamp, and has since been rebuilt. The Volunteer Monument will be found pictorially depicted in these pages and stands in close proximity to the University and was erected by the public in memory of the volunteers who fell in the act of repelling the invasion of the Fenian marauders from the United States ill 1866. Exhibition Buildings. — A short distance due west of the Lieutenant-Governor's residence will be found the famous Toronto Exhibition Buildings. They were opened by Lord Dufferin, late Governor-General of Canada, in Sept., 1878. The palace is built with solid brick foundations, with sides and roof of glass, and affords admirable accommodations for the advan- tageous exhibition of goods. The whole of the build- ings on the grounds, including the crystal palace building, were erected in the short period of ninety days, and the cost of the whole was upwards of ;^50,ooo. The grounds, occupying some sixty acres, are the finest in the Dominion of Canada. They are most beautifully located on the shore of Lake Ontario, on the western outskirts of the city, and from them a .'Splendid view of Toronto, with the surrounding country and lake, can be obtained. They are easy of access, and can be reached in a few minutes by the Grand Trunk Railway, Street Railway, and a line of steamers which run to the Exhibition wharf. Manning ARCAor ^see page 23) is unquestionably one of Toronto's most imposing business structures, and is located on Kini; street, a short distance west of Yonge. The entrance '< on King street, to the beauty Whi 11 't1 llr TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 46 of which ^(8 magnificent cut stone facade, and its wide archway and tgyptian pillars are a valuable addition. By reason of its central location and superior accommodation office room is in great demand. The new building of the Confederation Life 'Association is a notable addition to the architectural outfit of Toronto, and one which would grace the finest street of the greatest city in the world. It has an extended frontage on Yonge, Richmond and Victoria streets of 427 feet, and covers an area of 31,500 square feet. There are seven stories above the ground level, and a basement under the whole building, the height from the lowest to the highest floor level being nearly 100 feet. The tower in the centre of the Richmond street fa9ade rises to a total height of ;.. ;. feet from the ground line, and two minor towers mark the corners of Yonge and Victoria streets. The base of the building is of Connecti- cut brown'stone, and the remainder of the stone used throughout for dressing is red sand from the Portage Entry quarries. The bricks used are of a rich brown chocolate color, made expressly for this work by the Toronto Pressed Brick Company to harmonize with the stone, and this harmony of tints greatly enhances the beauty of design, sufficient con- trast being obtained by the green slates of the roofs. The design is well conceived, the grouping of parts very effective, and the building has a dignity unusual in a Gothic design. The construction throughout is upon what is known as the slow-burning principle, that is, at each story, solid heavy wooden beams, about four feet apart, carry the flooring, which is in thicknesses of 3-inch plank and one thickness of inch board- ing, leaving the beams open beneath, and having an under side of floor- ing plastered, thus forming a panelled ceiling. In no case is there a beam built into the walls, but each rests on a stone corbel, so that in case of fire they slowly burn or char, and fall free of, and do no injury to, the walls. The vaults, of which there are eighty in the building, are entirely fire-proof, built on solid foundations from the basement. The timber in the constructional woodwork is carefully selected Douglas fir. This was the first introduction of British Columbia timber into Toronto for general building purposes. The interior arrangements of the building provide the largest pile of offices in the city. The Confederation Life Association occupies the whole of the first floor east of the main tower. The main office is a room 60 x 40 feet and 26 feet high, and is enriched with beautiful plaster-oast ornaments, which are quite unique in this country, and the decoration of the room is second to none in the Dominion. In connection with the company's offices is a securities vault. It is 12 X 8 x 8 feet, built of solid metal 4^ inches thick, made up of nine thicknesses of chronic oteel and iron, placed alternately, and, without question, this is the strongest that has ever been built in Canada, and he who would enter it with the aid of a jimmy, flow-pipe, or even explosives, must be an enterprising burglar indeed. The remainder of the building is laid out in offices for renting. These are supplied with all modern arrangements and improvements. One important feature is, that every room has large outside windows, thus giving good light and ventilation. Every suite- of two rooms has a vault, also a lavatory and basin. There is not a dark corner anywhere, all being well lighted and ventilated. The building is heated with steam. Open fire- places are also plentifully distributed throughout each floor. The venti- lating arrangement is worked by an exhaust-fan, driven by electricity, supplying hot air in winter and cool air in summer, and constantly drawing off the vitiated air. Both electric light and gas is supplied to every room in the building. The main staircase is built of iron ; the steps are slate, resting on iron stringers. There are four large elevators, of most recent and modern make, which are run by electricity. On the top floor is a large assembly hall, supper room, and ante-room, janitor's quarters, and a large, handsome lavatory for the general use of tenants (in addition to those on each floor). The building is also provided with a mail-chute, situate near the elevators, and connected with a mail-box, from which collections are made at short intervals. The general inside finish is of white oak. The principal entrance-hall and vestibule are lined with marble, and paved with mosaic. The whole of the building must impress the visitor with the thought that not only good work but careful planning has been put into this structure to make it complete and satisfactory in every respect. There is nothing garish or tawdry any- where ; everything is first- class, and thoroughly in keeping with the character of the place, as a building devoted to business. There are no dark corners which can never be kept clean, no ill-finished woodwork, 01 cheap fittings. Those who are so fortunate as to have their office in Wf^^ ^Wf 'mm^l^mi^ ^^m w"wwpp^l^^«^!PinP^iPfPppP|fP 46 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. the building are sure of comfort and convenience at all times, so that their work, whatever it may be, can be carried on wiin a minimum of trouble, and at a minimum of expense. The main office of the Confed- eration Life Association is one of the handsomest rooms devoted to business. It has a total length, from north to south, of 60 feet, by a depth of 48 feet, the ii.^^ight being 26 The great columns which support the superstructure are finish<:d in Parian cement, which gives a finish as fine and durable as marble. The columns are surmounted with cast and modelled caps. The work on these caps is unexcelled by anything of its kind in any office building. The subject is a treatment of natural leaves, and in the arrangement and execution of this fine piece of work, the artist has left nothing to be desired. The painted decorations on ceilings and walls are exceptionally fine, and they arc designed so as to overcome the appearance of emptiness which would otherwise neces- sarily exist in a large office-room, where furnishings or ornamentations that would incumber the place, and interfere with the free movements of those at work, cannot be used. The woodwork and furnishings are all of natural oak, the color of which harmonizes with the other features of the building ; abundance of light is admitted from spacious plate-glass wmdows. The Canada Life Assurance Building on King stre'jt west, be- tween Yonge and Bay streets, is one of the finest structures which form the pride of Toronto. It is one of the most costly, as it is also among the handsomest office buildings in the Dominion, and there are few edifices devoted to the purposes of business, even in New York, which can rival it.' architectural beauty. Its design is quite original, and the object kept in view, viz., to provide plenty of light to every room, giving to all offices an outward exposure, has been reached b}' breaking the continuity of the face front of the building by means of a well or court, at the back of which the structure rises to greater height than in other portions, presenting an imposing, tower-like appearance. The building has an elevation of seven stories. The first story presents a massive granite front, the entrance flanked by polished granite pillars, while the second story is of red sandstone, and t tie up- per one of a dark brick. The main entrance is through a court, across the front of which is an immense polished granite block, borne upon polished granite pillars, and leading to the grand vestibule, to the oftices on either side, and to the stairways and elevators in the tower at the rear of the building. The walls of the vestibule are inlaid with Mexican onyx, and the great corridor is paved with old Roman mosaic tile. The building contains about one hundred office suites, and is one of the most perfectly appointed in the world. The building of the Canadian Bank of Commerce is one of Toronto's chief architectural features. Its location at the corner of King and Jordan streets is excellent, and convenient alike to the wholesale and retail districts. The building of the modern Italian Renaissance style is at once substantial and of handsome appearance. It is built of a deep brown sandstone, which gives it a massive appearance, its uniform- ity relieved by delicate chiselwork and other tasteful ornamentation, while the front is broken by an abundance of windows, which give much more than the usual amount of light. It is six stories in height, has a double facade, and a handsome tower fronting on both King and Jordan streets. The interior has t)een laid out so as to afford the maximum of space, while the interior decorations are rich and harmonious. Suites of rooms open out off the main floor, and an entret A, artistically designed, affords ample accommodation for the bank parlors. Massive burglar and fireproof vaults with ample storage facilities add to the completeness of the equipment of the building, and the upper floors are devoted to offices, the latter being among the best appointed and most comfortable in the city. Equity Chambers, at the corner of Victoria and Adelaide streets, is one of the pioneers of the .nany buildings specially erected in this city for office purposes. Mr. Robt. Carswell, the well-known law publisher, conceived the idea of erecting a centrally-situated block which would be specially adapted to the use of the legal fraternity for law offices, and the construction of the Equity Chambers was the result. In its design the principal object kept in view has been the assurance of abundance 3f light and good ventilation, and this building marks an era in the his- tory of architectural progress in Ontario, it being the first designed ■ ^. "'V^ TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. 47 here to provide firgt-class accommodation for law firms, and to offer them a home suitable io their needs and requirements. This was also the first building in Toronto to introduce elevator facilities for the convenience of its tenants. It is heated throughout by hot water, and the elevator is run by hydraulic power. The structure is of the Gothic order, of brick, six stories in height, and has a frontage of 40 feet on Adelaide street, and of go on Victoria. It is in close prox- ir.iity to the post office, and is a valuable addition to the architectural attractions of the city. .. Knox College, located on Spadina avenue, is the metropolitan theolO(i;ical training hall of the Canada Presby- terian Church. It was erected in 1875, and presents a severe; dignified and impressive appearance. It is of the Gothic order of architecture, the material being white brick, with dressings of cut stone. The building has a frontage of 230 feet, each of the wings extending in a northerly direction 150 feet. A massive tower, 130 feet in height, surmounts the main entrance. The interior is fully in keeping with the nature and aims of the institution, and contains numerous lecture rooms, A fine library, a convocation hall, and residential accommo- dation for a number of students. In the Freehold Loan and Savings Building, at the north-west corner of Victoria and Adelaide streets, To- ronto possesses an office structure which would be a credit to any of the great metropolitan cities of the world. Designed expressly to meet the increasing demand for superior office accommodation, it is at once handsome, architecturally beautiful, and eminently fitted for business purposes. The exterior is of red sandstone, and with its elegant tower the building is a noticeable feature in the lavish architectural display made in this city. The main entrance is on Victoria street, the hall and vestibule being lined with marble and marble paved. Elevators driven by electricity connect the CC NFEDERATION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BUILDING. IP wmm^mmmvmmi^ ^»^"W!P^^ PiPPPP^'^'iPfiiiPl m h TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. six floors, gas and electric lights are supplied to every room, and no modern convenience has been omitted. A mail-chute runs from the ground floor to the sixth, from which collections are regularly and fre- quently made. There are no dark rooms, every one having an outside opening, thus assurinf an abundarxe of light and perfect ventilation. The building is heated throughout by steam. The new Couax House, which is still under way of construction, is located on Queen street west, near Yonge street. The dimensions of the building will be 300 feet square, the main building being five stories high with centre and corner bays seven stories, in addition to which there will be a tower 300 feet in height. There will be a court in the centre 120 feet square. When completed it will present a massive and dignified appearance, fully in keeping with the value of the business to be transacted within its walls, and Toronto will justly claim the finest Temple of Justice not only in the Dominion of Canada, but on the whole American continent. A reference should also be made to the magnificent new Board of Trade Building at the corner of Yonge and Front streets. ^ It is a mas- sive structure of stone and brick, six stories in height, with highly orna- mental facades, and is a model building for both Board of Trade and office purposes. Thus far, perhaps, our remarks have been more or less directed to the subje'-t-matter of our various illustrations — a fact, however, which is not by any rneans to be regarded that they embrace anything more than an infini- tesimal portion of the " Queen City's '* notable buildings. Were we to attempt to enumerate in detail the entire collection of noble structures which stand as living monuments to Toronto's progressiveness, such an undertaking would require volumes. The few cited, hcwever, must, with the limit of space at oui command, serve to impress the most obtuse reader that enlightened education and advanced commerce mark their dominion over Toronto in the direction of a vast array of edifices devOted to the maintenance of their ends, of remarkable architectural beauty. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY'S BUILDING. ^I|g||yy|yil^|__ miiiililMi HI'lll ill! wmm mfs^mmmmm TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. 49 TORONTO INDUSTRIALLY CONSIDERED. Much may be truthfully written of the advantages possessed by an industrial town as compared with those of a commercial or agricultural community. The last mentioned was the first in the order of civiliza- tion. Man's first possessions wei j ^he direct products of the soil. That people living continuously in one place might possess the \ ^rious articles resulting from differences of climate and peculiarities of soil, an inter- change of productions became necessary, and thus arose commerce. At this stage of the world's progress, owing to the accumulation of na- ture's products, men first h"d leisure. With leisure came the cultiva- tion of the intellect, when men began to analyze and compare the var- ious commodities in order to learn what changes in character and form and combinations of different article*; were possible, to the end that means might be attained for ^^rr.tiiying the added desires and wants of man. Thus mechanical sliiii was quickened into life and activity, and thence arose indr'tiy. Agriculture, commerce and industry thus are typical of th**'.. grades of civilization, the last mentioned being latest in order of appearance, hut Jirst in culture and refinement. It is then but the fulfilment of nature's edict that the industrial community is peculiar to modern civilization. With the diffusion of knowledge and the ad- vancement of science came the development of manufactures. No coun- try more forcibly illustrates the truth of our first statement than the Dominion of Canada. Here are the finest types of the manufacturing village or city. Nowhere are there industrial communities expressing so high an intellectual and moral tone, and on no city on the American continent shows this to be true more distinctly than the subject of this sketch. From the early settlement, its growth lay in the direction of manufactures. Thus early in the history of Toronto was the founda- tion laid for a healthful growth in the direction of a high social order. The development has kept pace with the city's advancing prosperity. Soon after its inception, the social status and intelligence of Toronto was rbove the agricultural community, and she has always been free from feverish demoralizing influences incident to a commercial city. No one can traverse the streets of Toronto without being struck with the re- currence of factories and buildings devoted to manufactures. You meet with such buildings everywhere. Sometimes it is a long, low structure with a huge chimney ; then an immense, square pile, with some hundreds of windows ; then it is a square or three sides of a square, the centre full of debris, the buildings all around three, four and five stories in height, and the whirr of the saw and the clang of the hammer is heard on all sides. Many of the establishments employ each hundreds of hands, and the comfort and wealth from all of them is of course enormous. To what extent Toronto is provided with all essentials to make it a most favorable point for the operation of all classes of manufacturing enter- prises is shown in the following statement of her advantages : — Toronto is the capital city of the finest agriculturad province in the Dominion. While some localities in Canada e::cel her in certain pro- ducts, yet when the adaptations of soil and climate to the production of wheat, corn, rye, oats and barley are considered, it may be truthfully claimed that Toronto and her vicinity excel as an agricultural district adapted to general produce. 2. Toronto has abundance of ground fit for manufacturing sites, and the offer free, by a number of land owners, of double the requirements for new manufacturing buildings. 3. Good water, large supply, promise of an early increase, both of pumpage and storage, cheaper rates and excellent quality ; abundance of light, gas and electric ; special rates for gas, fuel and electric power. 4. Low taxes, good public buildirgs, rapid decrease of provincial and municipal debt. 5. Agreeable and comfortable social conditions, elevated domestic life, good churches, cheap private and excellent free schools, free col- legiate education, abundance of good dwellings and low rents, profuse and cheap markets. 6. Commercial prosperity, solid banks, good stores and public- spirited tradesmen 7. Cheap and abundant labor, intelligent and well-behaved and orderly working men and women, adaptations of labor to varied light industries. 8. The extraordinary variety of existing industrial establishments, showing the versatility and ready adaptation of the population to new forms of labor. 60 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. YONGE STREET. NORTH FROM FRONT STREET. 9. Unusual healthfulness and exceptionally low death rate ; good sewerage, cleanliness and sanitary conditions, la Cheapness of building materials. IT. Protection from fire and exceptionally low insurance rates. 12. Hospitality of the people, liberality and co- operation fiom business men, practical assistance from the organized Board of Trade. PRACTICAL RESULTS AS DEFINED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE. Tliat these considerations have been finding lodg^ent in the minds of p>ersons on the lookout ibr the location of industrial works is already manifest. In his recent admirable address to the Board of Trade, Hugh N. Bai>d, Esq., the well- known president of that organization, delivered himself thus : " If there have been bounds to our progress, and I recognize that there are some who are not satisfied with the ratio of our prosperity, and who point to the United States as an exem- plar, it is for us, as sensible business men, to find out what is faulty in our present fiscal arrange- ments, and consider how it may He cu ht. But I beg to express my conviction li at ..ohave in Canada as high a level of general welfare and contentment as in any country under the sun. Looking to the future, we have the satisfaction of knowing that the unoccupied lands of the earth are today very largely in Canada, and future emigration from the more crowded centres must flow to the one or to the other. We need more population, and I consider that everything pos- sible to attract a good class of emigrants should be done, not only by Governmental action, but by any other means of effectually influencing the class in the Old World that we wish to reach. It is germane to my present task to deal briefly with a subject to which this Board has at a former meeting committed itself, viz. : Imperial Preferential Trade. With the possibilities of great extension under our '-■■3* ■A- :■:-¥: S^'^ TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 61 own flag, it becomes us not to be too ready to go begging, hat in hand at other doors, for an exchange of products — doors which are being closed in our face. As the excellent report of our delegation to the Congress of Chamber of Commerce, recently held in London, deals specially with the matter, I content myself with thus emphasizing the importance of the report these gentlemen will submit, and expressing for myself hearty approval of their united action. In this trade policy, which we believe would do very much to consolidate the Empire, Canada, with her im- mense wheat fields — the future wheat fields of this continent, her rich mineral deposits, forests and coal beds, and her unrivalled syste.n of railways, is fitted to play a most important part, so important that ' Canada First ' may be made truly consistent with the utmost loyalty to the Mother Lar. " , , . A VATICINATION OF THE FUTURE. Having sketched, briefly it is true, the characteristics of Toronto as shown in her history, her geographical position, her natural resources, and financial, commercial and social advantages, we may now bestow a glance on the line of progress and development as it stretches into the rear future. In 1834, Toronto possessed few advantages save those conferred by nature. These were many and bountiful indeed, but years passed on and left them substantially unimproved. The spirit of the present age, however, is to look forward, not backward, and the tendency is a good one ; and from the pleasing and satisfactory evidences of enterprise and prosperity with which Toronto is teeming at the present time, it is safe tr> anticipate for her a future of commercial, industrial and social advancement as befits one of the most important mercantile bulwarks of the Dominion of Canada. Toronto has ground room for the expansion of her chest and the stretching of her limbs, and the splendid possibilities of her enormous resources and distributive facilities have not yet been put to anything likj an actual test. The iime for that is to come and not far distant. The sun of her own prosperity is ready to sweep higher above the horizon than ever before, and while it is hard to determine to what progressive flights she may soar in the future, it none the less remains a fact that the " Queen City of Canada " has indelibly marked out the course i.: younger Canadian communities to follow. The sketches comprised in the following pages afford an excellent reflection of the extent and character of the business interests of the City of Toronto. A very large proportion of the mercantile, manufactur- ing and professional houses here reviewed will be recognized as representative concerns, alike in point of capital, enterprise, influence and success. Taken as a whole, this industrial record will fairly indicate the advantages and resources possf.ss.^d by this city as a manufacturing, purchasing and distributing centre. . .^ - The spirit of a business commutjity is, to a large extent, exhibited in the advertisements of its trade ; in nothing has the mercantile life of Toronto been more thoroughly awakened up, of late years, than in the methods of advertising. In the following pages some of the leading houses of the city are aflbrded space to tell their own story, and to set forth, more particularly, the special features of their own trade, in numer- ous instances accompanied by faithful illustratiors of the business places of the " Queen City." These pages epitomize the commercial and manufacturing activity of a busy, prosperous and progressive community — a community which, among the cities of the Canadian Dominion, rightly aspires to a position in the front rank. The several lines of manufacture and trade are represented by houses whose charac- teristics are such as warrant us in speaking of them in the most eulogistic terms. They are conducted by men who believe that whatever is worth the doing, is worth doing well, and this principle they apply to their daily business. Active, honorable .ompetition has reared the " Queen City's " trade, and the aim of her business men has boen to bind this prosperous city to the rest of her competitors by " bands as soft as silk, yet powerful as steel." '»?»Si9?HT^,-; I I^. PARKEI^ & CO. Merchant and Jobbing Dyers and Finishers ¥ Head Office and Works 787 to 79 1 Yonge Street TORONTO. TELEPHONE No. 3640 and 3037. ONE of our most deservedly popular and successful business enterprises is that conducted by Messrs. R. Parker & Co., merchant and jobbing dyers and finishers, whose head office and works are located at 787 to 791 Yonge street. The business was established in 1876 by Mr. Parker, who is a practical and expert dyer and finisher of many years' experience, and his remarkable success in this city is simply the natural outcome of thorough knowledge, push and enterprise. The pJmt now operated by the firm is one of the most extensive and perfectly equipped of any of its kind in the country, employing regularly upwards of 1 00 hands. The main building is a three-story brick structure, 30 x 150 feet in dimensions, with an extension 35 x 150 feet and two stories in height, also an adjoining building 15 x 107 feet, two stories in height, the entire plant being the property of the firm. Every class of dyeing and refinishing is here scientifically and properly executed, embracing dress goods, ribbons silks, tweeds, yarns, Berlin wools, ostrich plumes, etc. In the dye house are found sixty vats, all of which are in constant operation, and the latest addition to the works is a machine for finishing all-wool and union dress goods. With this machine, good.s such as Bedford cords, merinos, cashmeres, nun's veiling, etc., can be finished in first-class style without any shrinkage in the width. Dress suits, ball dresses, gloves etc. are cleaned and finished with a lustre and beauty that cannot be surpassed m this country or Europe. In the finishing department silks velvets satins, etc., are refinished in the most approved manner by new and special machinery. Outside wearing apparel and garments of both ladies and gentlemen are dyed and cleaned in this establishment without ripping apart. 1 he city offices are located as follows : 209 Yonge street and 50 King street west, with branch offices 475 and 1267 Queen street west and 277 Queen i?treet east. Branches have also been established in Hamilton, Brantford, London, Ont., St. Catharines, Gait and Woodstock. The Telephone calls are 3640 and 3037, 1004, 2143, and all orders receive prompt attention. Mr. Parker is an Englishman by birth and a young man of exceptional business ability who, by close application and carefuUy attending to the interests of his patrons, has built up a business of such magnitude that he finds it now almost impossible to keep pace with the growing demands made upon him. Such a condition of affairs certainly speaks for itself. Itq^ku^ THE PRESBYTERIAN PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY, Limited. TTTpTTfyfw'fJTvr In the beginning of 1871 the first issue of The British American Presbyterian (now The Canada Presbyterian) was given to the public. It was "established to supply a long felt want" and to promote the union of the separated Presbyterian bodies at that time in existence in Canada. So well did it fulfil its mission in the latter connection that nnion, long discussed and anxiously looked for, became nn accomplished fact in June, 1875. This gave the paper a considerable ii .petus and its circulation was greatly extended A book and job printing business was com- menced with the publication of the pai)er, and this gradu- ally increased in importance and volume until, in 1888, it assumed such proportions as towarrant theformation of the Presbvtkrian Printing and Publishing Companv, with an authorized capital of $100,000, to carry it on. Mr. C. Blacxbtt Robinson, the founder of Thb Pkrsby- TBRiAN, who transferred his iiiterest to the company, is President, with Mr. A. W. McLachlan, as Secretary- Treasurer. The operp.tions of the company are carried on in convenient quarters at 5 Jordan street, in the business and banking ccntr;; of the city. The building in which the offices are situated consists of five flats, one of which is occupied by compositors, whoset up the various publica- tions ; another forms a commodious press room ; while in other portions of the building will be found the business office, editorial rooms, book bindery and mailing and shipping departments. About sixty people are constantly employed. Several of the best printed books ever oub- lished in Canada were turned out of this establishment ; and the o"ality of the work continues to be such as to maintain its reputation for first-class book, newspaper, catalogue and commercial printing. As might be expected, the presses, types and general printing plant are all of modern make, carefully selected and well fitted for the production of fine printing, for which the company is noted. The various departments are in charge of experienced workmen, so that patrons may be reasonably certain of having their orders promptly and properly filled. The Prbsbvthrian Printing and Publishing Company are the publishers of the series of Hymnals authorized by the Presbyterian Church in Canada, which have had a large sale. Among their other publications may be mentioned the Forms of Service, by the Rev. Duncan Morrison, D.D.; Hand Book of Sabbath School Manage- ment and Work, by Mr. David Fotheringhara ; History of the Presbyterian Chnrch in Canada, by the Rev. Prof. Gregg, U.D. ; the Presbyterian Year Book for the Dominion of Canada and Newfoundland; the Improved Class Roll for the use of Sabbath School Teachers, and Im- proved School Register for the use of Superintendents and Secretaries, both by Rev. T. F. Fotberingbam, B.D. The Presbyterian Printing and Publishing Com- pany are the proprietors of several well-known periodi- cals. Mention has already been made 01 ThO Canada Presbyterian, soon to enter on n* twenty-third year, and warmly welcomed from week to week in thousands of homes all over tbio broad Dominion. This paper, reaching as it does a moral, well- to-do class of the community, is a recognized advertLiing medium, and is largely patronized by solid business men, not only in Canada, but in Gr^at Britain and the United States. Published at I2.00 per annum. The Week, Canada^s high-class literary Journal, is also published at this office. It reaches a wealthy, cultured class of readers and for certain kinds of adver- tising is invaluable. It is safe to say that The Week's impartial and well-written criticisms of men and measures are more frequently quoted abroad than those of any other Canadian jnurnal, while at home its dignified and moderate tone has had a wholesome influence on the dis* cussion of public affairs. The Week is a handsome, twenty-four page magazine, published every Friday at $3 per annum. It is now in its eleventh year and number* a larger list of friends and admirers than ever before. The Rural CanP.C^'an, an illustrated monthly magazine for the Farm ',>nd Home— one of the oldest and best known farm jorrnals in the country— is a great favorite with pracMCil agriculturists in every Province of the Dominion. It recently entered on its seventeenth year, and promises to be increasingly useful to the£irmer, the stockman, the gardener, the dairyman.the fruit grower and those interested in poultry and pets. The Home Circle department always contains a quantity of reading of an interesting and elevating character. Price, It.oo. The Dominion Odd Fellow is the recognized Canadian organ of a large brotherhood, whose lodge rooms are found all over this continent, and whose beneficent organization extends to many lands. Subwriptioa price, $1.50. awn T.i(miwiK"!t»CTi-»«rt«-'««» ." E. B. EDDY Co. MANUFACTURERS OF PAPER, MATCHES, WOODENWARE, Indurated Fibre Ware, Etc. ^HE/kDQU/tRTEI^S, HUlob, CA^IAD/r. Toronto Branch, 29 Front Street West. This illustration shows the Toronto Branch at 29 Front street west, one of The E. B. Eddy Company's many branches and agencies scattered throughout Canada, in every part of which the name of The E, B. Eddy Co. is known as makers of the ubiquitous " Eddy Match," wooden- ware, indurated fibre ware, washboards, etc., and also as the proprietors of the largest and most flourishing pulp and paper mills in Canada. It is nearly fifty years ago since these people first began the sale and manufacture of matches, after which followed pails, tubs, washboards and woodenware of all kinds, then indurated fibre ware, then sulphite pulp ; and about two years ago 'he company began the manufacture of paper. To-day they have the largest and best equipped paper mills in Canada, with a daily output of over thirty tons of print, book, news, colored poster, tissue, tissue manilla, writing manilla, manilla and brown wrapping papers, wood board, Bristol board, etc., etc., all of which is confidently recommended by the trade as the best and cheapest on the market. It is a great tribute to the energy and business enterprise of Mr. Eddy and his associates, that within two years they have succeeded in disposing of the output of so extensive a plant for the manufacture of paper to the largest and most in^portant newspaper proprietors, manufacturing stationers and paper dealers in the Dominion. They have recently put in, at a large cost, a complete plant of the latest and most improved machinery for manufacturing a superior grade of paper, and are prepared to now turn out a class of paper that cannot be equalled in the Dommion. Of tne articles which first made the name of E. B. Eddy a household word in the land there is little need for us to speak. The nearly fifty years of use and trial by everyone of Fddy's Matches, and their ever-increasing popularity and sale speak more for their excellence than volumes of praise could do, and the same stamp of superiority is on everything turned out of the huge works at Hull. Paper, woodenware, washboards, indurated ware, etc. ; in fact, everything bearing the name of E. B. Eddy has but one quality— the best, and is sold on its merits at a fair price. The Toronto premises, as will be seen by illustration, comprise a spacious building, with o£Sces, sample rooms, storage, etc., where a full line of the company's goods are kept in stock, and whence orders can be filled with the utmost promptness ; nd despatch. The officers of the company are : E. B. Eddy, Presi- dent; S. S. Cushman. Vice-President; W. H. Rowley, Secretary-Treasurer and Director; G. H. Millen. General Superintendent and Director; J. J. Gormully, Q. C., Solicitor and Director. The manager at Toronto is T. A. Weldon, a deservedly popular t>usiness man, noted for sound judgment, untiring energy and careful attention to the wishes of patrons, and who has succeeded in placing the company in the lead in the line of goods manufactured. 66 |J,.V JWiJjpw.P .III , II I! I II iijipilipipffppw .« E. B. EDDY Co. MANUFACTURERS OP PAPER, MATCHES, WOODENWARE, Indurated Fibre Ware, Etc. )HE/tDQUARTEI^S, HUlob, CAJ^AB/lr. Toronto Branch, 29 Front Street West. This illustration shows the Toronto Branch at 29 Front street west, one of The E. B. Eddy Company's many branches and agencies scattered throughout Canada, in every part of which the name of The E, B. Eddy Co. is known as makers of the ubiquitous " Eddy Match," wooden- ware, indurated 6bre ware, washboards, etc., and also as the proprietors of the largest and most flourishing pulp and paper mills in Canada. It is nearly fifty years ago 3ince these people first began the sale and manufacture of matches, after which followed pails, tubs, washboards and woodenware of all kinds, then indurated fibre ware, then sulphite pulp ; and about two years ago 'he company began the manufacture of paper. To-day they have the largest and best equipped paper mills in Canada, with a daily output of over thirty tons of print, book, news, colored poster, tissue, tissue manilla, writing manilla, manilla and brown wrapping papers, wood board, Bristol board, etc., etc., all of which is confidently recommended by the trade as the best and cheapest on the market. It is a great tribute to the energy and business enterprise of Mr. Eddy and his associates, that within two years they have succeeded in disposing of the output of so extensive a plant for the manufacture of paper to the largest and most iirportant newspaper proprietors, manufacturing stationers and paper dealers in the Dominion. They have recently put in, at a large cost, a complete plant of the latest and most improved machinery for manufacturing a superior grade of paper, and are prepared to now turn out a class of paper that cannot be equalled in the Dommion. Of the articles which first made the name of E. B. Eddy a household word in the land there is little need for us to speak. The nearly fifty years of use and trial bv everyone of Fddy's Matches, and their ever-increasing popularity and sale speak more for Iheir excellence than volumes of praise could do, and the same stamp of superiority is on everything turned out of the huge works at Hull. Paper, woodenware, washboards, indurated ware, etc. ; in fact, everything bearing the name of E. B. Eddy has but one quality— the best, and is sold on its merits at a fair price. The Toronto premises, as will be seen by illustration, comprise a spacious building, with offices, sample rooms, storage, etc., where a full line of the company's goods are kept in stock, and whence orders can be filled with the utmost promptness rnd despatch. The officers of the company are: E. B. Eddy, Presi- dent; S. S. Cushman. Vice-President; W. H. Rowley, Secretary-Treasurer and Director; G. H. Millen. General Superintendent and Director; J. ). GormuUy, Q. C, Solicitor and Director. The manager at Toronto is T. A. Weldon, a deservedly popular Dusiness man, noted for sound judgment, untiring energy and careful attention to the wishes of patrons, and who has succeeded in placing the company in the lead in the line of goods manufactured. 65 mmmum ^ff-,»-J> ■■«.! ELIAS ROGERS & CO. -<.C-; -^^ ■^; -DELIAS ROGERS &c Co.,**- i SHIPPERS AND DEALERS IN Coal and \A/ood^ Head Office. 20 Kini^ street West. 'fTT^'Tn^ The centre of the Canadian western trade in coal is admiiedly Toronto, and the high character and standing of the prominent houses engaged in it are the best possible proofs of the magnitude and importance of this branch of the Dominion's commercial interests. In this connection, we desire to refer especially in this commercial review of the Queen City of Canada to the representative and. reliable firm of Messrs. Elias Rogers & Co., shippers and dealers in coal and wood, whose head office is located at 20 King street west, Toronto. They have the largest yards and the most improved facilities for handling coal in Canada. Their retail trade is not only more extensive than any other concern in Canada, but we know of no company in any city in the United States handling so large a tonnage and deliver- ing to consumers direct, in fact this firm seems to be in very much the same position in regard to the coal trade that Wannamaker, of Philadelphia, Macy, of New York, and other large concerns of that kind are with relation to their particular lines of business. The middle men's profit being entirely done away with, they are enabled to supply the highest grades of both coal and wood at the lowest possible prices. Mr. Rogers was for many years engaged in mining coal himself in Western Pennsylvania, and his partner, Mr. F. C. Dininny, is at present a large owner of Anthracite coal interests. Their arrangements for wood supplies are equally perfect, and in addition to the retail trade above referred to, they do a very large business in coal at wholesale throughout Canada, supplying this trade direct from the mines. The reputation of their coal stands second to none everywhere and dealers always take Rogers coal if they can gef it at even prices. The high character of the members of this firm, and the manner in which they have conducted their business for so many years has won for them a position in the trade which is unassailable by competitors. In Toronto, in addition to their head office at 20 King street west, they have offices for the convenience of their customers at 409 Yonge street, 793 Yonge street, 306 Queen street east, 578 Queen street west, 1342 Queen street west, and 419 Spadina Ave., also at their yards, Esplanade, foot of West Market street. Esplanade near Berkeley street and Bathurst street opposite Front street. They also have one of the best arranged telephone systems in the city, all offices being connected, and a number of lines from the central running to the head office, a large amount of business being done by telephone. -,■.".■■ „ ' _ , ' ir^ ^^m^i^mmmmmmmimf^ ^^■uppppiiwpipp * M. F. SMITH, * DENTIST. Canada Life Assurance Company's Buildinf;. Among the leading mein- bersoflhe dental profession . in the city of Toronto is Mr. M. F. Smith, whose parlors and operating rooms are situated in the Canada Life Building, King street west. All the best and most elab- orate fittings, instruments and apparatus are to be found in this dental estab- lishment, including electric supply power, while Mr. bmith uses small incandes- cent electric lights to illu- minate the mouths of his patients when necessary. It is dificult to imagine a set ofopjrating rooms more completely furnished, hav- ing been specially planned and built on the second floor of the Canada Life Building, and easily acces- sible by elevator. There are four operating rooms, and one of them is used exclusively for extracting teeth and is fitted with an operating table and every- thing that is needful. The laboratory is provided with a double bench, one side of which is fitted with motor lathes. M. F. SMITH. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY'S BUILDING. The Parlors aod Operating Rooms of M. F. Smith, DenUst, are located on the Second Floor of this Building. There are placet for workmen in gold, vulcanite and celluloid, and no city in Canada or the United States can show a more completely equipped establishment than this one. All kinds of artificial teeth are made singly or m sets, crown and bridge work betn([ a specialty, and the work in this branch cannot be surpassed for artistic, execnttve and beautiful effects. Filling in gold, silver, etc., also the painless extraction of teeth are given particular attention. Engagements are always promptly met, while the charges are very fair and consistent with first-class work, and to i Mr. Smith's services once is to be his patroa always. P^Pii^PHP"^"^^^^ wmmmmimmimfm^ PARLORS OF M. F. SMITH. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY'S BUILDING. ■■4j'J! 'iiiM'fW" ■ "?-,■*.*••►■, . ■""'^■' ,.; -tm-' .. ;m>. *■ « M i'->i* v?l ■'.-tf ; ■ ^^.'''C . ^m & -■^« '•■ 'L^i^y' ..»■ , • ' • ■ ■..v.>^- -^^S^BH ^) L^-^" • ■ "' ^i!i ' 'T3ir'imH^^B ■,■-*■ .:•''-%.. ' Jf**^ '■^ MHflPvt ' ■. ^'% ' '^ ^^^^^^^^E^HE ^-x- * 3S , ■^.&-':--^--'^ "J^^^H •,^, . >b|^£v>^ t!'.tW^l^lHfl i ' ila^C.'i ^:\:.<.1'4l \ HEif^' ' ■f'" ■HPP-^l ma^m[ .;^|HH '^ IS^I 1 . ' ' " ''"-'■-t^BB 1 ..y . ■ - --. -'''VvMfflH^B 1 'Jfl^iisiki!.. 1 K^^.Jfr.'SitesiJs 'f^ »'":.u. '' ■ ^^■ aB 1 7 -■"■fl^ ^ •("^'^^S^^B Kl ^^HHy^" *''''* ' S| Ujjig-vij*! r''' ' 1 1P?S',^*,^ lir" • V - ^ ^^ ^\ t ''^-^^1 I « - . ' ■•** m t;r- ^Ilppp wmm^immmmmmmiil^ mp ^VAGNEI^, ZEIDLER & (§. SHOW CASES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. \ AI^X W^OODWOI^K ^'^ DWELLINGS, STORES AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS < For< INTERIORS OF t m m TonoNTo jtjitotion IHE production of art woodwork for fine interior decoration has in the last few years grown to be an industry of large proportions, and the most expensive artistic talent and immense capital are employed in its prosecution. A representative house in this line is that of Messrs. Wagner, Zeidler & Co., whose plant is located at Xoi'onto Junction. The business was estp.blished in 1879 by the present proprietors, Messrs. Geo. P. Wagner and Carl Zeidler, both of whom have had long experience in this special line. Their factory at Toronto Junction is very extensive, occupying a four-story building, 54. x 100 feet in dimensions, with numerous side buildings, equipped with all the latest improved woodworking machinery, driven by a seventy-five horse-power engine and three boilers of seventy-five hors' power each. An average of one hundred and twenty expert mechanics and cabinet workers are regularly employed and every department of the business is under the watchful and experienced eye of the proprietors. Special attention is given to the finest class of art woodwork for interiors of dwellings, stores and public buildings. Separate estimates and special attention are given to high art carving and cabinet work, when so desired, only the best and most expensive talent being employed in this department of the business. So thorough and artistic has the work undertaken by this house been accomplished, that its patronage has so rapidly grown that it now covers every portion of the Dominion, from Halifax to Vancouver. The firm also make a specialty of show cases of every description. The works have ample transportation facilities, having side track connections with the C.P.R. The interior work of the Parliament Buildings, the Canada Life Building, the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto University, Central Canada Loan and Savings Co. at Toronto; the Bank of Montreal at Hamilton ; Restaurant, Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls, Ont., and of many other buildint^s in this vicinity wa:. done by Wagner, Zeidler & Co. 81 Toronto Business and Shorthand College 1^ JV. A.. WJLltRINER. Esq_. , Freaiaertt. College Building : 2 1 3-22 1 Yonge Street and 1 and 3 Shuter Street.- -^ A careful survey of the 6eld in Canada shows un- questionably that the Toronto Busi- ness and Shorthand College is uuch the best. This college has been established for many jrears, and early attained a high degree ol efficiency. Early in 1893 it passed under the exceptionally carnble management rfMr.W. A. Warri- i.er. As the foandir atiU principal of (b^ Warriner College of Commerce, Toronto, he won a most envi- able reputation as an expert accountant an expert in dis- puted handwriting before the courts and a marvellously successful business educator. For over eleven years Mr, Warriner has been principal or pro- prietor of one of the leading colleges. He has large ideas re- garditig the possi- bilities of his pro- fession, possesses thorough acquaint- ance with all its fea 62 • ^ , PUStDBNT. W. A. WARRINER, Toronto Business and Smorthakd COLLBOK. N . C. Brrvtjtbii, Miss A, G. G'li.isptf, HEAnS OF DEPARTMENTS. W, A. WarriniKi Miss Aniiib Coomi^ H. W. HSMIT. >;n-:i&» m TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. tares, is fertile in resource and has an indomitable will to carry ont his well-laid plans. As a disciplinarian and far-sighted organizer be has few superiors. These two reliable institutions— the Toronto Business College, with its world-wide patronage, and Warriner College of Com- merrs, with its educational standards, admittedly the highest to be found— have been amalgamated, with head- quarters in the splendidly remodelled college premises at corner of Yonge and Shuter streets. This combination, together with the improvements made, givej the insti- tution the undisputed distinction of possess- ing the largest faculty, the largest attend- ance and the finest equipment and facilities in Canada. We will first d' ect the attention of oar readers to tha building and accommodations. The building is a very handsome modern structare, located moai centrally on tha corner of Yon^e and Shuter streets, easy of access and m di.ect communication by street railroad with every section of the city. The class rooms and lecture rooms are all large, perfectly lit on four sides, thoroughly ventilated ; possessing e\ sty convenience, every comfort and every modern improve- ment. The college prenisea are elaborately fitted up in the highest style of the decora- tors' and cabinetmakers' arts, and students pursue their studies amid elegant, refined surroundings, the counterp.irt of those in our finest offices. There is no question that Toronto is the metropolitan centre tor British Canadians, where they find all the in- dustries and commercial establishments con- ducted upon the most approved, advanced methods. The student who studies and grad- uates in this great centre is much more likely to secure remunerative employment and rapid promotion than if he went elsewhere. This colle>;e has a broad and comprehensive curriculum, cind financial problems than was ever be- fore embodied in a cour^^r ot Instruction. The methods used give the student actual experience in those things he must do, and do right, if he is to sue. ceed when he gets out in the world of men and affairs. These methods are adopted to train students to do for themselves ; the result is the (graduates are competent, and much sought after in business circles. So exhaustive and thorough is this department, that the student begins by visiting a real estate agent (in the college) ; here's bis store or office (represented by a desk), and then with his capital, in money of college issue, begins a business career, the exact duplicate of those pursued in the busy city. Here he actually buys and sells goods, opens bank accounts, draws, receives and negotiates all descriptions of commercial paper, makes out invoices, statements of accounts, balance sheets, etc. There are two banks in the department, one organized after the Canadian form, the other after the form of the National Banking system of the United States. Then there is the great " Merchants Emporium"— the equivalent of the most extensive commercial houses in the Dominion. The Commission House gives thorough drill in this important line, while the students have to act aa 'eal estate and .. urance agents, as postal clerks, notaries, as advertising agents, as exchange brokers, etc. Penmanship i? a first consideration to the student. It is a vital necessity to be able to write a rapid, clear and legible hand, and is acquired under the skilful guidance of Prof. N. C. Brewster, late of New York, conceded to be the most accomplished penman, orna- mental writer and engrosser in the Dominion. He also teaches box-marking, rapid lettering and automatic shadmg for show oards and tickets. The principalship of the Shorthand department is filled by Miss A, G. Gillespie, who ' Is one of the most accom- plished and successful shorthand teachers in .Kmerica. President Warriner, in addition to the sp«;ial talks by the heads of departments, delivers courses of lectures on commercial law, expert accounting, parliamentary law and procedure, and banking. . Mr. Warriner has surrounded himself with a specially sele<.ted staff of experts, masters of the branches taught, and the faculty is the most competent and this institution heads the list of thorough, reliable and progrestive busi- ness colleges in the Dominion. .':^ JOHN J. DIXON & CO. BAJ^KERS&BF^OKERS, Canada Life Assurance Building, «a xnro naBR wmt. A thoroughly representative firm of brokers in To* ronto is that of John J. Dixon & Co., whose office is in the Canada Life Assurance building. The fiini is one of the most enterprising and widely known in this line, having direct private wire connection with New York and Chicago. They buy and sell for cash or on a margin stocks, bonds, grain, provisions, cotton and coffee, and do a strictly commission business. Their close connection with important interests in the leading market centres enables them to furnish early and valuable information regarding the securities and commodities offered on the different American and Canadian exchanges. T^hey are in receipt of continuous quotations over their private wires from all the leading markets, and have earned an enviable reputation for their strict integrity and honor- able manner of transacting business. Mr. John J. Dixon, the active head of the firm, has bad a practical experience extending over fourteen years, and possesses an accurate knowledge of every detail of the stock and grain markets. The firm baa been established in businen since 1S89, and the success which has attended their efforU attests ihe esteem and unbounded confidence reposed in them by thnir patrons. Correspondence is invited and all wmniriw ncaiva immediate attention. THK BROWN BROS, limited. Iiptten, ikoleule iii Mniitctiriii StiUiuri, Bwlibii^tfi. Etc.. 64. 66 AND 68 KING STREET EAST. Toronto is certainly a city of immense business enter- prises and in no department of her commercial activity has there been a more marked growth than in that of stationery manufacturing and its kindred branches. One of the largest and most thoroughly representative bouses is that of The Brown Brothers (Limited), whole- sale and manufacturing stationers, importers, account- book manufacturers, bookbinders, manufacturers of leather goods, etc., whose commodious and finely equipped premises are located at 64, 66 and 68 Kmg street east. This house was established in 1846 by the father of the present proprietors, who suc- ceeded in 1836. The building occupied by the firm ex- tends from King street through to Court, a distance of about 185 feet and is a five story structure 60 feet in width. On the ground floor are the offices and sales- rooms where is carried an immense stock of flat paper and general assorted stationery. The second flat is devoteu to leather goods, leather stock, cloth, colors, thread, marble paper, board, and general assortment of bookbinders' supplies. On the third is located the bindery, equipped with all the latest improved machinery and appliances, operated by a fifteen horse-power engine. On the fourth flat is the pocket-book manufactory and leather goods department, the largest ia the city. Up- wards of one hundred and thirty hands are regularly em- ployed and every department of the business is under the most thorough and careful supervision of competent heads. They deal in everything in the stationery line and an immense and varied stock is always on hand. They make a leading specialty of manufacturing blank books, and in this department ol their business they control the liwding and largest trade in the city. A special feature is flat opening blank books of which they hold the patent. They also manufacture a general line of wallets, pocket- buoks, ladies' hand satchels, and leather stationery goods. Special attention is paid to printers' and bookbinders' materials, these being imported from the leading sources of supply in Europe and the United States. The firm are publishers of the Canadian Office and Pocket Diary, also agents for the Caligraph, Edison mimeograph. Ester- brooks' pens, etc. The are also sole agents in Canada for Arnold's inks. During the past year the business was duly incorporated under the present style with ample capital, the officers and principal stockholders being Richard Brown, President; Robert S. Brown, Vice- President, and J. T. Homibrook, Secretary-Trsasurer. The trade of ihe house now extends to every portion of the Dominion and is thoroughly representative of what indomitable energy, push and entwpriie can accomplish. 64 rH^j.DKiNeeo. (UMITBD) Muifictireri, lipnten ii^ Wktieitle Onlen ii FINE BOOTS AND SHOES 122. 124 and 126 Wellington St WMt. Toronto has long been noted as being the leadiag centre of the wholesale boot and shoe trade of Canada, while the command of large capital, coupled with the well known energy and enterprise of the repres en tative members of this growing industry has permanently retain- ed the supremacy. Prominent among the largest and most progressive houses that give tone and character to this trade is that known asTheJ. D. King Company (Limited), manufacturers, importers and wholesale oealert in boots and shoes, whose offices, factory and salesrooms are titu- ated a: 122, 124 and 126 Wellington street west. This business was established in 1870, and eventualW was incorporated with ample capital, Mr. J. D. King beinK the President and Manager. Mr. King is an able and ex- perienced shoe manufacturer, fully conversant with every detail and feature of this valuable industry and of Ihe reqairerients of jobbers, retailers and the ^neral public. The premises occupied comprise a spacious five-story and basement building, 90x100 feet in area. The various departments are fullv supplied with the latest improved tools, appliances and machinery, operated by a forty-horse power steam engine, and altogether, with the Levis Factory,, five hundred skilled hands are emidoyed, and the trade of the Company now extends from Haufax to Vancouver. *rhe Company uses only the best grade* of leather and findings, and manufactare 7,000 {Mira of fine boots and shoes weekly. These good* are nnrivalled for quality, finish, durability and workmanship, and h«ve no superiors in this or anv other market, while the pirioee quoted by the Company in all cases ne c ewarily attracts the attention of careful and close buyers. The bnainew is strictly wholesale, and six travelling aalenatin repranent the house. Mr. I, D. King is highly esteemed in trade circles for his skill and just methods and has bnUt up a business aud reputation alike creditable io hit industry, energy and enterprise. Orders are promptly and care- fully filled at lowest figures, and all goods are fiilly war- ranted to be exactly a* fifpreseated. The fiwtocy .a Toronto manufactures fine goods escluivdy. w^mmmmiisimmm9'm"^->i'^'i^.-!-'^- E.0.eRAriAM FOX BROS., y. CHEESBROUGH.LIS. NURSERYMAN, 0on Packing p[ousE. [B8TABLISHBD. 1888.] ROCHESTER, - N. Y. st. lawrence street. TORONTO, - ONT. o-^ •- J—- ''"^^^';;^ ^Z^^Z^ "" '"^•' Soofli-East comer of Qaecn and YongeSts. TORONTO BRANCH : 48 KING ST. WEST. This is the Toronto Branch of the famous house of Mr. E. O. Graham, Nurseryman, Rochester, N. Y. The business was established in Rochester in 1873, and the Toronto Branch, at 48 King St. West, was opened in 1888. Mr. Graham owns the finest and best-kept nurseries in America, and is always prepared to fill orders with first-class stock at lowest figures, and to deliver the same in a healthy and thrifty condition. He also has large nurseries at Pelham, Ont., and employs in the United States and Canada 800 persons, including agents. He deals in everything pertaining to trees and ornamental shrubs, and > the bnsiness is both wholesale and retail, extending throughout the entire T'nited States and Canada. The packing and curing of meat is an important in- dustry in Toronto, and is well represented by the Fox Brothers who occupy a two-story building, ju x 50 feet, with a width 30 x 40 feet on St. Lawrence street, cornek' Eastern avenue. The Me>isrs. Fox, who have had an extended experience in their business, commenced opera- tions in 1891, at 219 Sumach street, and in 1893, owing to increasing trade, which necessitated larger quarters, a removal was made to the premises now occupied, and known as the Don Packing House. The building throughout is perfectly fitted with special appliances, the latest improved sausage machinery, and a fifty-horse- power steam engine, and the services of a large force of workmen are brought into requisition. The firm cure and deal in sugar-cured hams, bacon, lard, and smoked and salt meats of all kinds, and manufacture a superior quality of fresh sausage, also Weiner sausage, black and white pudding, etc., and supply dealers, families and a large hotel and restaurant trade, two delivery wagons being constantly busy. The products of the Don Pack- ing House have a wide reputation and are unsurpassed in quality and superior excellence, W. and J. Fox are natives of England and have resided in Toronto many years. They are thorough, active business men, widely known, and the success they enjo;,' has been won by sheer energy and merit and the high standard quality of their producU. A leading dental practitioner in Toronto is A. H. Cheesbrough, L. D. S., a graduate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. He estab- lished himself in this city in 1888. Dr. Cheesbrough is an expert in all branches of his profession; par- ticularly in crown and ' bridge work, and pays special attention to the preservation of the natural teeth— does filling with all the different materials in use, and has at his command the latest and most approved appliances. His offices ar" centrally located at the south-e;at corner of Queen and Yonge streets. Dr. Cheesbrough is an Englishman by birth, and has gained during the five years of his practice in this city an enviable reputation for superior work, while his charges are always reasonable. J • t.i*-v •61s., ■% s >« i ntf. > . „ , .^^ Mii^iMaiMGaiMiiHii Mull ±jSggjggjjjgsag^ The Gntta Percha ft Rubber Nli^ Go. OF TORONTO, Ltd. BURNS & MCCORMACK- OBAIiBBS IN WMiRWii * irnoi, •IMDeaFRONTn.WUT. rMTniiib rUKUUi OIT. Toronto is to be congratulated upon possessing the largest and best equipped rubber belting and fire hose manufacturing establishment in the country, namely, The Gutta Percha & Rubber Manufacturing Cbmpany of Toronto, Limited, whose factories are located at Parkdale, Ont., and office and warehouse 6i and 63 Front street west. The factories at Parkdale are very extensive, occupying several four-storey buildings, the total diraensions of the main building being 65 x 327 feet, ei^uipped with all the latest improved an? most expen'jive machinery, and upwards of one hundred hands are regularly employed. The Company manu- factures the "Monarch," "Red Strip," and "Lion" brands of belijng, the celebrated " Maltese Cross " carbolized steam fire engine hose, which requires no drying, and of v/hich ihis Company are sole manufactur- ers, also packing;, hose, tubing, mats, macintoshes, rubber clothing, etc. They manufacture hose for all classes of business, including Maltese Cross water hose, plumbers' and brewers' hose, ptoei clad wire bound hose, steam air brake and locomotive hose, oil, suction, and chemical hose, etc. They also manufacture rubber clothing in dull finish, in drill or sheeting lustre, fancy lined, pur" gum camp blankets, hospital sheets, carriage cloth, organ cloth, rubber tarpaulins, horse and piano covers, carriage rogs, etc. In addition they manufacture hot and cold water valves, car and wagon springs, rubber buckets and pails, bicycle treadles, washers, rings, etc. Their " Monarch " brand of rubber belting has gained a national reputation for durability, economy and finish. This company are the pioneers m Canada in the manu- facture of macintosh clothing, being the only company in the Dominion actually manufacturibg this class 01 cloth- ing throughout all the different processes. They have perfected this class of manufacture to a point where their garments are by many considered to be superior to any made in the world, in workmanship, style and finish. Their warehouse Li 01 and 63 Front street west occupies a handsome four story and basement building, at all times heavily stocked with a full assortment of their pro- ductions. The Company are also large importers from England and the United States. Mr. H. D. Warren, the President and Treasurer of the Company, is a very popu- lar and energetic business man, whose standing in the bosinest and social community is of the highest. Mr. C. N. Candea, the Secretary, is an active and able officer, With many years' intimata knowledgo of tho bosinesa. HARD AND SOFT COAL, Wood, Sewer Pipe, Fire Bricks, Portland Cement, etc. Ofllee and Yard— Cop. King and Bathurst Streets. There is no more widely known and reliable firm in the city of Toronto than that of Messrs. Burns & Mc- Cormack, wholesale and retail dealers in coal, cord wood, pine, etc., whose offices and yard are at the corner of King and Bathurst streets. This business was found- ed in 1882 by Messrs. Burns &McCormack, whose trade extends throughout all sections of the city and its vicinity. The partners have had long experience and possess ample capital and superior connections, thus enabling them to ofl'er substantial advantages to patrons. The yard, which is bounded by Stewart, King and Bath- urst streets, is 109 x 208 feet in area, :isd is fully equipped with every facility and convenience. Here they keep a heavy and choice stock of hard and soft coal, cut and split hard wood, pine, slabs, etc., and they also deal largely in sewer pipe, fire bricks, all kinds of fire-clay products, Portland cement, cedar posts and blocks. Or- ders for a ton or car lot of coal are promptly filled at the lowest ruling market prices, and the trade of the firm is steadily increasing. All coal purchased of Messrs. Burns & McCormack is guaranteed to maintain in every respect the highest standard of excellence, and holds the front rank as regards the care in its preparation for the market, coming as it does from some of the best equipped collieries in Canada and the United States. Messrs. Burns & McCormack are also contractors for sewers, water mains, pavements, etc., and often employ one hundred men. They have done a large amount of work for the city and its suburbs, to the entire satisfaction of the officials. Mr. Burns was born in Ireland, while Mr. McCormack is a native of Quebec. They are honorable, able and liberal business men, and their social and finan- cial standing is of the highest. Mr. Burns is a promi- nent Freemason and Odd Fellow, and is one of Toronto's public spirited citizens, and both are members of the Board of Trade. The Telephone call of the office is 1932, and Res. Tel. S4S4< a A. R. WILLIAMS Soho Machine Works Esplanade, East of Union Depot TOROITTO- This is one of the old established and progressive manufacturing concerns of the city of Toronto, engaged not only in the manufacture of engines, boilers and machinery, but controlling the output of a number of large manufacturing concerns in different lines, and thus making the business the most important of its kind in the Dominion, and embracing the supplying of complete equipments of power, machinery and supplies for all the important lines of industry now carried on in the Dominion, with but very little exception, such c.s rail- way shops, machine shops, planing mills, box factories, furniture factories, veneer mills, elevators, hoop mills, grist mills, saw mills, shingle mills, waterworks, contract- ors' plants, etc., etc. The premises occupied comprise a specious two-story brick building fronting on Esplan- ade, near the Union Station, the property running through to Front street. The front part of the building, on the Esplanade, L«ing used as offices, salesrooms and warehouse, and ^he back part of the premises as machine shop, boiler at p, etc. The shops are fully supplied with the latest modern tools and machinery, and aoout fifty skilled workmen are employed. Mr. Williams' large trade in machinery enables him to furnish new machin- ery and supplies at the very lowest manufacturers' prices, while he is always ready to tak« in exchange any machin- ery offered him by a customer. All second-hani machinery is carefully refitted and tested before being sent out, and is fully guaranteed. The business extends throughout all sections of tho Dominion, from Vancouver Island in the west to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in the east. Resident salesmen give their whole attentiun to the business in every province ot the Domiaion. He has also a branch warehouse in Montreal where a full line of machinery and supplie> are kept and in connection with which he is obtaining a large trade, this branch being managed by F. C. Wilson, who had a long experience with Mr. Williams at the head office. One of the features of the business from year to year has been an important exhibit of machine tools, wood-working machinery, wood-yard machinery, etc., at the" Indus- trial " Exhibition, Toronto ; the " Western," at London ; the "Dominion," at Montreal, and the " Intercolonial," at St. John, N.B., and he now has an important exhibit of iron and wood-working machinery at the " Columbian Exposition " at Chicago. The STIKOMD fUfl CO. of Toronto, Ltd, TORONTO TYPE FOUNDRY CO. JOM ]\I. FI^EKeji ^ eo. Formerly The C. J. Smith Co IMPORTERS OP yii,L ^jjj^ (tqjji^ (LIMITED). ¥ Wm. MoKenzie, Prcs. Noel Marshall, v. Pres. * Oen. Manaqer. A.J.Sinclair. SEO'YftTHEAS. General Office, 6B Kino St. East. TELS. 868-1836 By reason of her unsurpassed railway facilities, Toronto has become a leading and important distrib- uting centre for the coal and wood trade throughout this portion of Canada. Among the most noted in this line of trade for energy, reliability and progress, is that of The Standard Fuel Company (Ltd.), import- ers of the best grades of anthracite and bitun.i jus coal, and cutters and shippers of cord wood, whose general o65ce is located at 58 King street east. The business was established in 1889 under the style of The C. J. Smith Co , the business becoming incorpor- ated under the present style, with ample capital, some years later. The officers of the Company are Messrs. Wm. McKenzie, President, Noel Marshall, Vice Pres- ident and General Manager, and A. J. Sinclair, Secretary and Treasurer. The Company are among the most extensive shippers in Canada of coal direct from the mines in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and employ over one thousand bushmen throughout Canada in cutting cord wood, shipping annually upwards of seventy-five thousand cords by the C. P. R., and also the Midland system of the Grand Trunk Railroad. The Company's extensive coal yards are located on Cherry and Mill streets. King street and Spadina a-:;nue, and their wood yards at the foot of Berkeley street and Greenwood avenue. They have lately built a trestle costing 915,000, thereby incre,ising their facilities so as 'o nearly double their capacity. Some idea of the extent of the business may be had, when we state that the annual sales of the Company amount to over 9i,ooo,ooo, making this one of the largest, if not the largest, concerns in its line in Canada. They employ at their city yards upwards of seventy-five men, and a large number of teams. The business is largely wholesale, the Company shipping coal and wood in car lots to the trade throughout Ontario and Quebec. The officers of the Company are all natives of Canada, and widely and favorably known through- out the leading business and financial circles of Canada. 44 Bay Street -1^ •TORONTO The business of this company was first established in 1887 by Mr. J. T. Johnston as the Toronto Type Foundry and is the largest of its kind in Canada. In 1892 the business was converted into a joint stock company, under thenameofTheTorontoTypeFoundry Co. (Limited). The premises occupied consists of a five-story brick building, with handsome front, and covers an area of 30x100 feet. The basement is the machine shop ; the ground floor, offices and ware-rooms, while the foundry is on the top floor ; the intermediate floors being occupied by a complete stock of every description of printers' goods. The premises are neatly kept, and order and method are observed throughout 'he entire establishment. They here employ fifty skilled hands, and every modern mechanical appliance, ad.ipted to the manufacture of the highest grade of goods, is used. They deal in printing presses, paper cutters, electrical motors, folding machines, gas, steam and coal oil engines, type, type cases, ink, galleys, stones, rollers, composition, brass rule, etc. Their business, which is very large, extends to all parts of the country, and their local turn-over is very heavy. The members of the firm are — President, Walter E. H. Maooey, Toronto; Managing Director, J. T. Johnston, original founder of the business: Manager of Winni- peg Branch, H. C. Stovel. That they are men largely endowed with the elements that inspire success, is more than amply attested by the eminent standing the house maintains, and the large measure of prosperity the firm now deservedly enjoys. Capital, 9130,000. Incor- porated nnder charter from the Dominion Governmeni . 68 OFFICE AND FACTORY: Corner JarvlB ar|d Esplariade- CoDlrolleri of Itie McLeom Dippiog ProcHi, A newly established and one of the most reliable firms in Toronto, actively engaged in the sale and manu- facture of Paints, Varnishes, etc., is that of Messrs. Johti M. French & Co., whose office and factory are situated corner (arvis St. and Esplanade. This business was established September, 1891, by Mr. John M. French, who is sole proprietor, on Pearl St. In December, 1892, Mr. French's premises were destroyed by fire, and in January, 1893, he removed to his present quarters. He occupies a spacious three-story building 50x100 feet in area, the first floor being used for offices and shipping department, the second for the mills, while the third floor is devoted to mixing, stock and dry materials. Here he keeps a heavy .ind choice stock of paints, oils, etc., and is the manufacturer of the Dolphin Brand Varnishes, Colors and Paste Paints. /* speciality is made of Dipping Paints, Varnishes ind appliances, also Enamel Paints of all kinds for interior decorations. Mr. French is the largest manufacturer of paints and varnishes in Toronto, and his trade, which is strictly wholesale, extends through, out the entire Dominion: His goods are unrivalled for quality and uniform excellence and have no superiors in Canada. Orders are promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and several travelling salesmen are employed. Mr. French was born in Kingston, Ont. He is widely known for his strict integrity, and is a thoroughly prac- tical paint and varnish manufacturer ; fully acquainted with the requirements of dealers and painters. Mr. French imports direct from the most celebrated European housi-s, and is a popular member of the Toronto Board of Trade and Corn Exchange. The Telephone call of the office it 1446, and the Cable address " French," Toronto, ?'^:-^■'t .^^■■. .' ■- i ■. rSK nw.tiv" . BRANCH OFFICEi John LECKIE, Vancouver. b.c. * Fishermen's Depot, * Telepbone 1647. 9 Chureh Street. This is the largest and most noted fishermen's depot in Ontario, centrally located at 9 Church street, Toronto. It was established 32 years ago by Mr. John Leckie, who is sole proprietor and manager. He manufactures sails of every description, also flags, tents, horse and wagon covers, etc., while he also carries a heavy and choice stock of ship chandlery and fishermen's supplies. The premises occupied comprise a spacious four-story brick building, 30x100 feet in area, the first floor being utilized for offices and packing rooms, the second for hardware, nettings, flags and cotton lines, the third for cotton ropes, Russian bolt ropes, oiled clothing and cotton ducks, while the fourth floor is devoted to factory purposes. The chief trade of this widely known house is with the West and North-West, and Mr. Leckie also has a branch at Vancouver, B. C. This is the only factory of the kind in Toronto, and the machinery is driven by electric power, and twelve skilled operators are constsintly employed. The stock includes the finest and best fishing nets, twines, cordage, waterproof goods, flags, bunting, hardware, and cotton duck, which are ofiiered to customers at the lowest possible prices. He also carries a large stock of fishing nets of all kinds, besides taking import orders for same, being agent for W. & ). Knox, of Kilbirnie, Scotland, the most reliable makers in the world. \ large stock of cotton netting in the web, of various widths, is kept on hand. Orders by mail or telegraph are immediately filled, and all goods are fully warranted to be exactly as represented. Mr. Leckie wais born in Glasgow, Scot- land, and came to Toronto when only 16 years old. He is a liberal, honorable and progressive business man, whose success in this useful industry is as substantial as it is well deserved. Miss Emma E. Steward, STATIONER * and » NEWSDEALER ^ aei YONGE STl^EEX. One of the beU conducted and most liberally patronized establishments of its kind on Yonge street is that of Miss E/nma E. Steward, successor to J. Fletcher, dealer in stationery, school supplies, etc., at 291 on that street. The business was established fifteen years ago by Mr. Fletcher with whom Miss Steward was for a long time employed, and since aha succeeded him has met with a success as positive as it is pronounced. The store has dimensions of 25x75 feet, and is a model of neatness, all the surroundings being in keeping with the character of the business. Everything in the line of plain and fancy stationery and school supplies is to be obtained here, including exercise and scribbling books, leather and fancy goods, also Bibles, prayer and hymn books of all kinds. The stock has been selected with unusual care, and as popular prices prevail about the establishment, there is always a scene of busy activity. Orders for mag- azines and periodicals are received and promptly filled, and every care and attention paid to patrons. ■BTABUSHBD 1871 JAMES LUMSDEN. Baker a"^ Confectioner FRUIT, GROCERIES, ETC. Corner Queen and Ontario Streets. An old-established and deservedly popular house is that of Mr. James Lumsden, the baker, confectioner, and caterer, which is very conveniently located at the corner of Queen and Ontario streets. Its inception dates back to 1871, when it was foun jed by the presc.it proprietor, who has since built up a very large, high- class, and permanent trade. Mr. Lumsden is a gentleman of Ion);, practical experience in the business, and is thoroughly familiar with its every feature and detail, and conversant with the requirements of his patrons. The premises utilized by him are of ample dimensions, and possess all conveniences for facilitating the prosecution of the business. The store is very handsomsly fitted up, presenting a most tnvitinS appearance. It is 20x60 feet in dimensions, and is well stocked with the choicest imported and fancy groceries, such as sauces, relishes and condiments, jams, jellies, preserves, and other table delicacies ; foreign and native fruits ; pure candies, sweetmeats and confections ; fine baked goods, cakes, pies, bread, rolls, buns, crackers, all of which are made on the premises from the best and purest ingredients. Charlotte Russe is made to order on short notice, and a specialty is made of catering for lodges, churches, picnics, weddings, balls, etc., etc. Orders receive immediate attention, and while prices are very moderate, entire satisfaction is guaranteed in every instance. Mr, Lumsden is a native Canadian, and one of our most popular and successful business men. JOHN KAY, SON & CO, )Vholesal.e and JIktail Carpets, Oil Cloths, Linoleums, Cvuntdins, Draper'ies, etc. 34 JCIXTGt- O- "VTHIST. Handfiomo carjwts, ruKs, and other floor coverings aro rcRarded proiierly in these modern times as but parts of .1 harmonious whole in considering the various articles which constitute household furnishings and interior decorations. The products of the carpet looms of to-day are works of art, and these now almost indispensible articles for covering our floors are no longer confined to the homes of the wealthy, as the economy of steam production h ,s jilaced them within the reach of all who aro provident. In this connection we dtsire to refer to the old cstablshod and reliable Toronto house of Messrs. John Kay, Son it ("o , wholesale and retail dealers in carpets, rugs, oil cloths, linoleums, curtains, draperies, etc., whose otlircs and salesrooms are situated at 34 King street west. 'J'his extensive and prosjwrous business was founded in 1847 by Mr. John Kay, who eventually admitted his son, Mr. John H. Kay, and hisson-in-law, Mr. C. F. Cordon, into partnership, the firm being known as John Kay, Son & < o, Mr. John Kay, the founder, died in IJecember, iKyi, after an honorable and successful career, and was succeeded by his son, Mr. John B. Kay and Mr. C, F, Gordon, who aro still con- ducting the business under the old firm name. The premises occupied compri-so a sp.icious first floor, ■id X 205 feet in area, and a second floor, >oo x 26 feet in dimensions. The first floor is devoted o oflices, salesroom and shipping department, and the second floor to show-rooms. Here is kept .ilways a heavy and choice stock of all the leading novelties in carpets, Axmlnsters, Wiltons, tapestries, velvet piles, double-faced }irussels, art squares, rugs, mats, curtains, draperies, oil cloths, etc. These goods are imported direct from the most noted Uritish, French, (ierman, Swiss and American houses, and are unrivalled in the city for variety, <|uality, elegance and price. The firm employ twenty-six clerks, assistants, etc., and thirty hands in the factory. Orders aro carefully filled at lowest figures and the trade of the house now extends throughout the entire Domin- ion. Mr. Kay is a Canadian. ]ie is a merchant of recognized ability and integrity, and is always on the alert to secure the latest novelties wherever manufac- tured. r ^ E i TOiiiii 1 1 -ij-vW^ II - 1 Ml tflm ' ■ - ^"^" i- "^ ^ ifr ^ p^ ^ m ] U il - - — *_ , m MRS. R. S. GALLAGHER foreign and Domesttc fruits f isb an^ Oamc - ■ ■ IH & 113 King Street East One of the most enterprising among the active business women in Toronto is Mrs. K. S. Gallagher, who, since 1880, has conducted a large trade, dealing in foreign and domestic fruits, fish, game and oysters. A four-story building, 30 feet front and 120 feet deep, is occupied at iii-iij King St. E., and every facility and convenience is provfUed iV^r the preservation of the stock at all seasons, and the filling of orders. The ground floor is the general salesroom and is kept scrupulously neat and clean, and presents a handsome, attractive appearance. The trade is both wholesale and retail in character, and comes from the leading dealers, hotels, restaurants and private families. Nine clerks are kept constantly employed, and five delivery wagons are in constant service. The finest and choicest tronics.' California anu Florida fruit&, al&o the procucts of our own farms, gardens and orchards aro kept in stock, and all kinds deep sea, lake and river fish, large and small game, when in season, and prime oysters the year round. Popular prices prevail and the business is active and brisk. Supplies are received from the best sources, and everything sold is of a superior quality. Mrs. Gallagher has been an active business woman for many years, and inaugurated her present enterprise in 1880, A ipecially is made of bananas in car-load lots. 70 .■«.Tegv;;s.-,as::cs mmmiimmm @.W.@OOL>EY, IMPORTER OP WINES, LIQUORS, ETC, 667 YONCE STREET. As fine qu. enterprising and deservedly successful of the many emi- nent gentlemen who devote their time and energies toward the m.iterial advancement of the best interests o^ Toronto. He established his present business in 1873' and has developed a business that has since that time grown to large proportions. His reputation as a valilAtor and arbitrator in real estate matters is such that investors make him a medium through whom they may place their money, giving him unlimited power as to when the investment shall be made. Few have achiev- ed so general and widespread influence in real estate and financial circles. His r>*H'-"s are located at 36 Toronto street, of ample dimei .ons and handsomely fitted up. Mr. Culverwell transacts a general real estate business — buys, sells, exchanges and rents houses, and as a land and loan agent does a large business throughout Canada and various parts of the United States. He also handles mortgages, stocks, and all kinds of real and personal property, having unsurpassed facilities for negotiating loans on first-class security, at low rates of interest. He pays particular attention to the investment of capital in good paying securities, doing a general commission and finance business. He was born in England and came to Canada many years ago, and during his long residence in Toronto has become thoroughly identified with all that pertains to her growth and prosperity. For many years previous to engaging in the real estate inter- ests he was in the milling, produce and commission busi- ness, and is now specially engaged in the broader field of invMtment and realty transactions. 73 MATTHEWS BROS. MAMurACTuams or ^i. MOULDINGS,FRAMES,ETC AND DSALCaS IN ART GOODS No. 06 Yonge Street. A comprehensive review of the growth and prosperity of Toronto would be incomplete without more than passing notice of those enterprises which are to-day the leading and representative ones in their special fines. Notable among such is the firm of Matthews Bros. & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in mouldings, frames, mirrors, cornices, engravings, etchings, artotypes, chromos, paintings, etc. The business was established in 1861 by Mr. H. J. Matthews, and in 1868 his brother, Mr. W. L. Matthews, became his partner. The firm are large manufacturers and importers of fine mouldings, frames, mirrors, cornices, fine art goods, etc., importing direct from England, Franr^, Germany and the United States, and carry in thsir immense stock all lines of the above mentioned goods from the cheapest to the most expensive. Their office and warerooms occupy a four-story building 25 X 50 feet in dimensions, on the ground floor of which are the elegantly appointed show rooms replete with the choicest productions of art and art materials. The third ana fourth flats of this building are devoted to the workshops. There are also two factories in the rear of the main building each three stories in height and 30 x 80 and 30 X 50 feet respectively each in dimensions. Upwards of sixty are employed regularly in the various departments and every feature of the business is under the watchful and experienced eye of the proprietors. Both Mr. H. J . Matthews and his brother, Mr. W. L. Matthews, are natives of England and have resided in Toronto many years, where they are highly respected for their honorable and upright business methods. The warerooms located at. 95 Yonge street contain the largest and most beautiful display of art goods, paintings, etchings, etc., to be found in the city, and the trade of the house is derived from the leading, wealthy and cultured claises of Torooto. SiDDALL & QJkKER, Architects and Engineer s^ The Janes Buildings. With ths incrMie of population, retinement and >sealth in the principal centret of Canada, a growing de- mand has arisen for the blending of the artistic and Senutiful with the utilitarian in modern architecture. The result has been extremely gratifying to the advocate* of progress in this vitally important profession. Among those who have acquired a high reputation for superior skill and artistic conceptions as architects in Toronto, are Messrs. Siddall & Baker, whose offices and draught- ing rooms are situated in the Janes Buildings. Messrs, Knox & Elliot, several years ago, established this enter- prise, and were succeeded in May, 1892, by Messrs. Knox, Elliott A Siddall. On the retirement of Messrs. Knox & Elliott, Messrs. J. Wilson Siddall and Frank Baker, A.R.I. B. A., succeeded to the control. The firm's offices are 40 X 40 feet in area, elegantly fitted up with every facility and convenience. Both Messrs. Siddall and Baker are able and talented architects, who have already secured a liberal and influential patronage. They attend faithfully to details, their plans are well digested and studied, and they employ several competent draughtsmen. Messrs. Siddall & Baker have lately planned and superintended the construction of the Janes Buildings, corner King and Yonge streets ; Mr. T. G. Foster's Warehouse, King street east (owned by S. H. Janes) ; A. & S Nordheimer's Mu'^ic Store, King street east (Factory, Colborne street) ; ?nd. in connection with the old firm of Messrs. Knox Jc Elliott, are now com- pleting the Confederation Life Insurance Building, the finest structure in Toronto. They make a specialty of designing and erecting public buildings, and have suc- cessfully solved the complex problem of how to utilize the minimum of building area with the maximum of accom- modation and architectural beauty of design. Messrs. Siddall & Baker always aim to secure to owners the best results within the limits of estimates, and their close ad- herence to specifications point them out as archiii-cts of high professional attainments Mr. Siddall was born and educated in London. England, and came to Canada in 1891. Mr. Baker is a native of Barrie, Canada. He in an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Archi- tects, and is the only Canadian who has won this hon- ourable distinction by examination, though many first- clats men have tried for it but failed. Mr. Siddall U a prominent Freemaaon, and alio • popular member of the Sons of England. PARKER & CO. I(e&I Estate and |linanciAl Bvol^evs ^^ MONkV TO t OAN Valuators * ARSiTRATOiia Telephone lOOl. 61 Victoria St Prominent among th* leading real estate and financial brokers in iMs city is the widely and favorably known firm of Parker A Company, of No. 6i Victoria Street. The business was established in 1888 by the present copartners, Messrs. Wm. Postlethwaite and Geo. Parker, under the present firm style. These gentlemen are kno.vn as able authorities in the present and pros- pective values of real estate. Their connections are of the most influential character, enabling them to place on their books properties of the choicest description, which are exclusively entrusted to them. They also undertake the entire management of estates and are noted, not only for securing resiionsihle tenants, but also for keeping all pro|ierlies under their charge up to the highest standard of productive efficiency. They are justly popular as negotiators in bonds and mortgages, owing to their honorable and liberal policy. The collection of rents is a specialty of theirs — in a word, anything appertaining to real estate, bonds or mortgages, that may be placed in their hands will receive the utmost attention and careful management. They also loan money in large or small amounts at low rates of interest. Mr. Wm. Postletb- waite is an Englishman by birth, while his partner, Mr. Geo. Parker, is a Canadian. Both gentlemen have gained for them- elves an enviable reputation as conser- vative, progressive, active business men. They are assisted by an efficient staff of clerks, and their offices at 61 Victoria Street are handsomely fitted op and well •dapteu for the needs of the buaioaM. The Telepbooa call it looi. _ Hamilton Powder Co. OPPIOE I 34 VICTORIA STREET. Vir. EMOND, Affent. The representative and only concara of the kind la the Dominion of Canada is that known aa tb« Hamilton Powder Company, whose office in Toronto is located at 34 Victoria St The bead office it situated in Montreal. The Toronto Branch was opened in 1889, and the trade, which is strictly wholesale, cow extend* throughout all sections of Canada. The Hamilton Powder Companf also has mills at Windsor Mills, gue., Waverley, N.S., and Nanaimo, B.C. It manufactures largely Oualine dynamite, sporting, military and blasting powders, and is the Dominion Agent for blasting apparatus, safety fuse, etc. Only carefully selected and choice materials are utilised by the Company, and the dynamite and powders produced are absolutely unrivalled for strength, reliability and efficiency. Orders are filled promptly at the lowest possible prices, and the trade of the Company now extends throughout the entire Dominion. The Company's military, sporting and blasting powders are recognized by the trade as standard goods, and have no superior* in the United State* or Europe. Mr. W- Emond, the Manager of the Toronto Branch, was bora in Montreal. He is highly regarded in trade circlet for hi* promptne** and strict integrity, and is an active member of the K.O.T.M. R. WALKER & SONS, DEPARTMENTAL STORE TDTTSr 0-OOI3S, BITO. 88 TO 43 KINQ STREET EAST The city of Toronto has lunx mainlainf'] a wide reputation for the superiority and magnitude of her leading mercantile establishments, such, for instance, as that of Messrs. R. Walker A Sons, Importers and Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, House Furnishings, etc., whose departmental sto.e is centrally situated at Nus. 33.to 43 King street east. This extensive business was originally established in 1836 by Mr. Kobt. Walker, who W7.S succeeded in 1847 by Messrs. Walker & Hutch- inson. In 1861, the firm of Messrs. R. Walker & Sons was organized, an ' the latest enlargement to the estab- lishment was made in 1892. The partners import direct from toe most celebrated lUitish, French, German and Swiss manufacturers, and are ,ilways the first in Toronto to display the latest nove'ties and fabrics. The premises occupied comprise a superior four story and ba.sement building, 107x200 feet in area, fronting on both King and Colborne streets. The establishment ii fully equipped with modern appliances, cash railway, electric lights, elevators, steam neat, etc., and two hundred competent clerks, salesladies, assistants, etc., are employed. The basement is devoted to china, bric-a-orac, kitchen utensils, toys, games, athletic apparatus, etc., the ground Hoor to ready-made clothing, tailoring, hats, gents' furnishings, boots, valises and trunks, dress goods, silks, cottons and linens, laces, hosiery, gloves, umbrellas, books and stationery, while the first noor is utilized for mantles, waterproof garments, shawls, millinery, under- wear, costumes, boots and slippers, etc., and the second floor for carpets, curtains, oil cloths, blankets, bed comforters, furniture, window blinds, poles, draperies, etc. Only realty first class and desirable goods are handled in all departments, and the stock is valued at about 9350,000. Mail orders receive immediate attention, and the prices quoted for all goods cannot be duplicated elsewhere. The heavy business transacted here enables the firm to purchase largely, and secure the best prices that a cash order always commands. Messrs. R. Walker & Sons have had long experience and possess unsurpassed facilities and ample capital, enabling them to offer at all times substantial advantages to patrons. The partrers are highly esteemed for their sterling integrity, anil no house in Toronto treats its help better or more consider- ately than this one. In every respect the house of Messrs. R. Walker & Sons is one of the most noted mercantile establishments of Toronto, reflecting the utmost credit on its proprietors, .'\nd we predict for il • steadily increasing palroi.age. Main Office and Worl for superior work and just business meibods is that known as the I'arisian Steam Laundry, located at 67 Adelaide St. West, of which Messrs. Chiera & Vi^r are the popular and enterprising proprietor]. The firm also has well-equipped laun- dries in Ivondon, Windsor, Detroit, Hamil.on, Woodstock, St. Thomas, Chatham, Brantfurd, Guelph, Strat- ford, and Sarnia. The Toronto laundry was openeu in 1891, and is under the able and careful manage- ment of Mr. J. A Rolstin, who has since secured a liberal and influential patronage ; the trade of this branch extending from Toronto to Ottawa and Hamilton. The premises uti- lized comprise a substantial three- story brick building 200x40 feet in dimensions, fully supplied with the latest improved steam washers, iron- ers, dryers and everything known for use in a modern laundry. All work is executed in a cuperior and prompt manner, and witli.''Ut injury to gar- ments, lace curtains, fine shirts, skirts, collars and cuffs, embroidered articles, fine dresses, etc., are laun- dried in the most artistic and skilled manner, and the annoyance of having articles changed for those of others is most carefully guarded against, while the prices charged are ex- tremely reasonable. Orders are called for, and goods are promptly returned to any part of Toronto or its suburbs. Messrs. Chiera & Vier employ in Detroit 150, in I-ondon go, and Toronto 80 hands. They are widely known for their enterprise and integ- rity, and are very popular in business circles. The Telephone call of the Toronto office is 127. Mr. Rolstin is a Canadian by birth and has lived in Toronto the last four years. He is an enterprising young man and veil known in social circlet. wmmmsmm wm mm TriE /iMERie/iN W)qTeH e/iSE ©omp/iny OF TORONTO. MANUFACTURERS OF FINE GOLD, SILVER AND FILLED WATCH CASES 509 TO 515 KING STREET WEST, TORONTO. A representative and progressive con- cern that reflects the highest credit on Toronto is that known as The American Watch Case Company, manufacturers of fine Gold and Silver Cases, whose offices and factory are situated at 509 tq5i5 King street west. This import- ant industry was established in 1885, on Adelaide street west, and in 1893 it was removed to its present locat; n. The business has bean incorporated with ample capital, and the executive officers are, Mr. John N. Lake, Presi- dent; Mr. W. K. McNaught, Secretary- Treasurer ; and Mr. R. J. Quigley, Manager. The premises occupied com- prise a substantial four-story and base- ment brick building, 34x200 feet in dimensions. The basement is devoted to melting and refining gold and silver, the ground floor to offices and machine- shops, the first floor to turning, polish- ing, etc., while the second floor is utilized for the engraving department, ys^ and the third floor for plating. The various departments are fully equipf>ed with the latest improved tools, machin- ery and appliances, and operated by electric motors, aggregating thirty- horse power. One hundred and twenty highly skilled workmen are employed. The gold, gold-filled and silver watch cases manufactured by the American Watch Case Company ire unrivalled for finish, elegance of design and relia- bility, and have no superiors in the United States or Europe. These watch cases are recognized standards with the trade, and the demand for them is steadily increasing. Messrs. Lake and McNaught are Canadians, while Mc Quigley was born in New York. They are widely known for their ability and strict integrity, and under their careful guidance the prospects of the Ameri- can Watch Case Company are of the most encouraging and favorable char- acter. The Company's trade is strictly wholesale, and extends throughout the entire Dominion of Canada. There are only two watch case companies in Canada, The American Watch Case Company being the largest and doing the lion's share of the business. 76 m Pi CANADIAN HOI^OLOGICAL INSTITUTE. THE CANADIAN HOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE SCHOOL for watchmakers is located at 133 King street east, opposite St. James' Cathedral. It was founded in 1890, and owes its success to Mr. H. R. Playtner, Principal and Manager since its inception, whose ambition is to build up in this city a school which shall be second to none in the world. It is the only one in Canada, and already takes first place on the American Continent for the comprehensiveness o< its teachinga, thoroughness of equipment, and methods upon which it is conducted. We present the interior view of one of the practical departments, which is a model workroom in every respect ; the entire front of 35 feet is of plate glass, with tne light from the north. Equipped with the finest machines, tools and appliances which skill can produce ; furnished with electric power and light, heated by sieam and kept scrupulously clean and neat, it presents a most interesting and attractive appearance The students are a very intelligent class of young men and come from all parts of the Dominion . '^' ■ ■•: ,-*■*'■ ; » ' ■ ■'" ^ ^ -■■ ' 1 -k ■''" ■'^^ 1 ^j^^^H V ^^M ^H ^^■1 ^^^^^: rlk^ xj^^^yj ^^^B ^^^^k ^^w^^^^^'i' y& ^1 IH I^^K ^'iToJ^ ^^^^H ■bI^^H ^^^^^■k.^«!EHraS^ 1 1 1 1 and the United States. Good discipline and order is maintained, and its syitem of education would be diffi- cul to improve upon. Four and one-half hours per week are devoted to drafting the various actions ol timepieces, three hours per week are devoted to lectures and math- ematics. The lectures and drawing lesson are given in a room specially fitted up for the purpose, and is known as " the Theoretical Department." All the remaining time is devoted to practical work. Besides repairing watches, students construct watches and chronometers from the taw materials after designs and calculations made by themselves ; such watches are owned by the students when completed. Nothing ofa makeshift char- acter is tolerated ; what is worth doing is worth doing well, being the motto. Diplomas are only awarded to students who pass their examinations successfully before a board of examiners chosen from representative men in the trade, which is a guarantee of reliability. Mr. Play- tner is a native of Canada, and is known as a student who, although yet a young man, has through his own efforts brought to an accomplished fact what had been predicted to be an utter impossibility, which is evidence that real merit and perseverance have gone band in hand in building up this worthy and successful institution. 77 ■^•■'....■\, r^s- Niei^arei Navi^eition Co., Ltd.. LEWISTON, QUEENSTON, NIAGARA, TORONTO. 54 King Street East. HON. FRANK SMITH, President. JOHN FOY, Manager. Without question Toronto is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities on the continent, and offers to the traveller and tourist many features of interest which can only be appreciated by being seen. During the summer season the most delightful and popular trips are those provided .' y the Niagara Navigation Company across the lake to Niagara and Queenston on the Canadian side, or Lewiston on the American side. The Company now own and operate three magnificent steamers, which are said to be the finest now running on the lakes. They are the Chicora, under command of Capt Jas. Harbottle ; the Cibola, in command of Capt. W. H. Soames ; and the Chippewa, in command of Capt. John McGiifin. The Chicora is the oldest boat on the line and a side wheel steamer. Her commander, Capt. Har- bottle, is well and favourably known to the travelling public, and has been on the lakes for many years, as a careful and efficient officer. The Cibola was the second boat put on the line and is one of the staunchest and fastest boats on the lakes. Her commander, Capt. Soames, has for many years sailed on the lakes, and is widely known among lake captains and the travelling public as a watchful and able steamboat captain. The Chippewa, which is a new vessel, was added to the fleet this season, and is expected to be the fastest vessel in her class on the lakes. She is beautifully fitted up and furnished with all modern improvements known to vessel craft of the present day. Her engines are of the very latest improved build and calculated according to her trial trip to make a fast record. She is provided with all the luxuries and conveniences of a modern first-class steamer, and in every way reflects the greatest credit on the enterprise of her owners. The Company run their boats across the lake to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Lewiston and Queenston, connecting with the Michigan Central R. R. at Niagara, the N. Y. Central R. R. at Lewiston and the Niagara Falls tark and River Electric Railway, giving passengers a novel and delightful trip direct to the Falls and passing all the noted points of interest. The hours of departure daily (Sundays excepted) are 7 a.m , 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4.45 p.m. The President of the Company is the Hon. Frank Smith, and the Managing Director Mr. Jno. Foy, a gentleman very popular and highly respected in all circles. 78 ',i:.,v TriE e/IN/IBI^N RUBBEF^, eOMP/INY. This is the Toronto Branch, i Front street east and 21 Yonge street, of (he representative and old estab> lished Canadian Rubber Company of Montreal. This Company was organized thirty-five years ago, Mr. Andrew Allan being the President. Mr. J. O. Gravel, Secretary andTreas- urer, and Mr. F. Scholes, Managing Director. Mr. J.J. McGill, Manager. The works at Montreal are among the largest of the kind in the world, embracing an immense five-story factory, having a frontage of i ,000 feet on two streets, and four other spacious buildings. The various de- partments are fully equipped with modern appliances, apparatus and machinery, and 1,000 skilled bands are employed. The Canadian Rub- ber Company manufactures exten- sively first quality rubber boots and shoes, superior quality rubber belt- ing, including the Forsyth (Boston Belting Company) Seamless Rub- ber Belting, of which they are sole •(•nU and manufacturers >n Can- # ada. They also hold the patent and sole right to manutacture in Canada the Patent Process Seam- less Tube Hose. All the Company's hose is made by this process, and they also turn out rubber packings, valves, gaskets, etc. In their To- ronto Branch a full line of the Com- pany's goods is always on band, all quoted at exceedingly low prices. Mr. J H. Walker, the Toronto agent, has 'had charge for the last eight years of this branch, and is widely and favourably known in trade circles. The Company's rubber goods are unrivalled for quality, dura- bility and workmanship, and have no superiors in America or Europe. Orders are immediately filled, and the trade of the Company extends throughout all sections of Canada. Mr. Andrew Allan, the President, is of the Allan S.S. Company, and is one of Canada's public-spirited and influential cit- isent. ' THE CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE, W. H. SHAW and W. J. ELLIOTT. Principals and Proprietors. W.H. aH .W, t^^K? V*V* ^i-? t;^^^-* This institution is unquestionably one of the greatest colleges of busi- ness training that Canada has to-day. The school is under the personal management of the principals and proprietors, Messrs. Shaw and Elliott, who by their long experience and earnest efforts have greatly elevated the standard of high grade business education in this country. They have gained the unreserved confi- dence and esteem of parents and guardians throughout tne community, and have secured the cordial approval and endorsement of substantial busi- ness men. The senior member of the firm, Mr. W. H. Shaw, is a teacher of eighteen years' experience. He was w. J. Kti/oxr, TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. II for four years first assistant commercial master in the Chatham Business College, and resigned his position to establish the Central Business College of Stratford, Ont. For six years Mr. Shaw was Principal of this school, and during his able administration the institution soon acquired a national fame, and to-day is undoubtedly the leading college of its kind in Western Ontario. The junior member of the firm, Mr. W. J. Elliott, is a teacher of fourteen years experience. He was formerly second assistant commercial master in the Chat- ham Business College, and for five years the first assistant in the Central Business College, Stratford. On leaving Stratford he secured the position of principal and manager of the International Business College, Fort Wayne, Ind. Under his management this school soon became a large and successful institution, and was recog- nized throughout the State as one of the leading commercial colleges. On returning to Canada he was admit- ted into partnership with Mr. Shaw, and together they founded the Central Busi- ness College in Toronto in September, 1892. Within one year it had an attendance equal to ihat of the oldest institution in the city, and to-day it is everywhere recognized as one of thj largest commercial schools on the American continent. In point of merit it stands second to none. This excellent college occupies an elegant suite of handsomely furnished rooms, twenty in number, and possesses facilities for imparting first-class business training that are not to be found in similar institutions in the Dominion. The Principals are recognized as the best business educators in Canada, and are well and favorably known through- out the United States as leaders in the line of business educi^tion. They employ only experienced special- ists for the Commercial, Shorthand, Pen- manship, and English Departments of the school. Messrs. Shaw and Elliott still own and control the Central Busi- ness Col'ege of Stratford, Ont. The locaJ management of the school is in charge of the Principal, Mr. Phineas Mcintosh, " an experienced and successful instruc- tor and a shrewd business man. He is ably assisted in his efforts by Mr. P. Bradshaw, principal of the Shorthand Department. An im- portant feature in connection with these schools is the interchange of business practice which is extensively carried on between the students of the two colleges. This system teaches business precisely as it is done in the business world, and these gentlemen are certainly to be congratulated upon their excellent and practical methods of business training. The Toronto school has been made a residential one, so that in future all young men who attend from distant places are allowed to reside at the college and enjoy home comforts that they couid not secure in ordinary boarding houses. After a careful inspection of the many business colleges of Canada we unhesi- tatingly recommend the Central as be- ing among the largest and best in this fair Dominion. wfff^f^^mmm MI!,W%J»l!'W!IWiMiW-ii ^^wmf^pf^ 'f-^^m^?^^!^,?^.'f'^'ij^!- m C. F. ADAMS CO., HOME FURNISHERS, Nos. 175, 177 and 179 Yonge Street - C. S. CORYELL, Manager. •^IK- » ». ■< -M»- PIFTY stores in fifty cities, with a paid-np capital of ti, 000,000 to run them, place the C. F. Adams Co. at the head of the list of companies organized to furnish the homes of the people. Founded in H/y, and incorporated under the laws of Now J-j.-iey, with Mr. C. F. Adams, President and General Manager ; Mr. E. C. Quinn, Vice-President and Assistant General Manager ; Mr. H. S. Thurston, Secretary ; and. Mr. P. D. Faulkner. Treasurer, the growth of this company has been so judic- ious^ directed, that each new venture has added to its stability. With its headquarters in Erie, Pa., in 1881 its ramifications were extended to Toronto, and what was in that year the first promise of a Canadian branch is now the largest and most fruitful branch of the fifty. Occupying 175, 177 and 179 Yonge street, with two capacious warehouses in St. Enoch's Square, the premises are already inadequate to the volume of its business. Mr. C. S. Cor- yell, Manager of the Toronto branch, to whose energy, per- severance, business tact and sagacity its rapid development is due, has a happy knack of tak- ing hold of every difficulty by the smooth handle. Rarely per- turbed, always determined, aff- able, courteous and considerate, he stands prominently forth as a marked type of the successful business man, who, while exact- ing from every employee the ful- filment of bis whole duty, never forfeits his good-will and respect. In carefully noting the trend of the business, the Manager has had an eye to the future. Xtew departments have been open- ed from time to time, and old ones made more compre- hensive, and so to-day, as a result of intelligent manage- ment, seconded by the hearty co-operation of their assistants, the C. F. Adams Co. may justly claim for their Toronto branch the most complete house furnish- ing establishment in Canada. Contained and displayed in the buildings shown as the Toronto branch of this institution, is a choice assortment in all grades of thd following lines, divided into departments; parlor, bedroom, dining room, and kilcnen furni- ture, carpets, oilcloths, window shades, lace, chenille, and tapestry curtain?, table covers, Smyrna, Axminster and other rugs, mats, blankets, pillows, counterpanes and comforters, mattresses and springs, stoves, ranges, lamps and gas fixtures, baby carriages, wringers, carpet sweepers, bronse and other ornaments, dinner, tea and toilet sets. The distinguish- ing feature of this Company's business is expressed in the mer- cantile motto of the Toronto stores, " Credit at Cash Prices." Although a large cash trade is done, the bulk of their business is done along these lines, and that not in the old rut of 100 per cent, profits and weekly instal- ments. Briefly described, their system is a genteel compromise between 'he sales effected by agents and the sales made on credit, as a favor, by any dealer. Credit without favors or extra charge is an appreciable innova- tion, readily taken advanUce of by the well-to-do classes whose respectability is affronted by the old instalment system. Estimates are computed and submitted for furnishing houses througbont on terms that spread the total cust over a stated period, in the same manner that a house is bought, with this exception— no interest or extra charge whatever is made for the privilege of paying for the goods while thny are being used. Intending customers should call on or acdress the C. F, Adiims Co., home furnishers, 175, 177, 179 Yonge street, Toronto. ittitt p*^" MUTUAL RESERVE ITfflD LIFE ASSOCIATION Assessment System— Mutual Principle. THE life inrarance system has been for many years a positive force in the pro({ress of modern civilization and the accumulation of national wealth. It has long been an important factor in the education of every community, i&duenciog its people in habits of economy and prudence. The aeoBMity u making provision for one's funUy in the event of death, through the medium of life insurance, tias become so obvious to all pru- dent men, that the only ques- tion to be determined is as to thr best company to insure in. This question is successfully and satisfactorily answered by the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of NewYork, whose head office for Prov- ince of Ontario is in the Mail building, Toronto. This branch was opened in 1884, and IS under the able and energetic management of Mr. W - J. McMurtry, who is widely known in business cir- cles for his promptness and sterling probity. The Asso- ciation carries on business in Canada under a charter from the Dominion Government, and already has over six- teen millions of insurance in force in Canada, and has paid out in death claims in the Dominion nearly 9700,000. This is the largest naturU premium Life Association in the world, and provides per- fect insurance at the low- est cost consistent with the greatest security. The Asso- ciation's cash surplus emer- gency fund now amounts (Oct. 1893) to $3,514,326.13. and (he total death claims paid exceedf 1 7,000,000, while the insurance in force is over 9250,000,000. Hon. R. M. Wells, Warring Kennedy, Esq,, William Wilson. Esq., and D. E Cameron Esq., are members of the Board of 88 EDWARD B. HARPER, President. MUTUAl RESERVE BUILDING, PIIOADWAT AMO PVANB »TUCrS, ll»W VOHR. Council and constitute the Canadian Board. The fol- lowing gentlemen who are widely known for their executive ability, prudence and just methods are the officers, namely: Edward B. Harper, President ; O. D. Baldwin, ist Vice Presi- dent; H. T. Reinmund, 2nd Vice President ; I. D. Wells, vd Vice President; Fred. T. Braman, Secretary ; Hon. ]. W. Vrooman, Treasurer; ¥. A. Burnhani, Counsel. The success of this Associa- tion has been phenomenal, and the pillars of its strength are a reserve fund, graded rates, selected risks, the Tontine system, an open ledger and a Trust Coinpany to protect the Reserve Fund. For further particulars in- tending insurers arere<}uested to call at the Association's offices in Toronto, or any of its agencies, where all details are cheerfully furnished. Mr. McMurtry, the Toronto manager, was born in Bow- manville, Ont. For fifteen years he was on the staff of the Ontario Bank, and six years was manager of the Fort Perry branch, and has been twenty • two years an Odd Fellow. He is likewise a Knight of Honor and a member of the K. O. T. M. and I. O. of Foresters, and a gentleman highly respected by ell who know him for his honorable business methods and courteoua mwuer. Hi iiiiiiii '^iie Loridon Gueirgintec eind. Accident (gmpetny, Limited. A. T. J^IcCORD, formerly Manager, and. C. Z>. RICHARDSON', Chief Agent • A f " * * Corner Yonge arid King StreetB. A. T. McCORD. Disease, accident and death are conditions incident to this stage of existence that are cer- tain to come to us all sooner or later. Against the conse- quences which would in the natural course ensue to our dependents from our being overtaken by prostrating dis- ease, disabling accident or death, various fraternal socie- ties or corporations offer pro- tection more or less ample and effective. It is therefore the plain duty of every respect- able man of good habits, while in the enjoyment of his facul- ties, health and strength, to avail himself thereof and throw around his loved ones such safeguards as will secure them from the temptations of want in the day when he shall lie broken and helpless upon a bed of suffering, maimed past mending, or under the sod. * Of all the plans that have ever come to our notice for relieving the woes arising from disease and accident — from which none are exempt — we believe that of the Ixin- don Guarantee and Accident Company is the most perfect and presents the best claims to the consideration of think- ing men and women, combin- ing as it does the most com- mendable features with the greatest certainty of results. As to its responsibility and honorable conduct it offers the strong proof afforded by a 84 C. D. RICHARDSON. TORONTO. THE QUEBN CiTY OP CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. M record o( y«ar» of reliable dealing, during '»hich it hai paid to it§ policy-holders no leM than |i .500,000.00, and has held the confidence of the insuring public by the irreproachable equity of ita business course. Their policies are clear and explicit, and there has not been a single instance that a policy has not been paid upon proof of the validity of same. Their business is rapidly increas- ing each year, and particularly so in Canada, thus jprov- ing that the public appreciate their prompt and reliable business methods, and know that in this company they will get what they pay for, namely, a money return in case of disease, accident or death, and that promptly, thus relieving the insured of the additional worry of how they will get money to meet the wants of the family in times of misfortune. The wisdom of ita management is evidenced by its wonderful pros- perity. On the 31st day of December, 1892, the net income from premiums, as already intimated, after the deduction of reassurances, was upwards of a quarter of a million dollars; the reserve fund amounted to I423,- 000.00, and the total investments of the company all in good securities was over 1950,000.00. For the past thirteen years this corporation has had representation in Canada, primarily under the able management of Mr. A. T. McCord, who, subsequently, through ill health, ceded the appointment to Mr. C. D. Richardson, who for years filled the duties of assistant man- ager. Mr. Richardson is a native of Millbrook, County Durham, and has had a long and practical experience both in fraternal and regular insurance as inspector of agencies. Some criterion may be formed of the onerous character of his duties when the statement is made that some four hundred sub-agents are employed in the Canadian branch of the company — its business connec- tions rairifying from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Under Mr. Richardson seCficient supervision the business of the company has by no means deteriorated from that high standard of annual volume and value to which Mr. McCord's regime reached, and the London Guarantee and Accident Company may well congratulate themselves on securing theservices of so ablea representative. The home offices of the organization are located at No. 6t Moorgate street, London, England, the Toronto branch having an eligible suite of offices situate in the Janes Building, corner of Yonge and King streets. The com- pany alM have representation in the United States, with neadqnarters in Chicago, Illinois. The subscribed capital of the company is rated at /i5o,ooo, ;^75,ooo of which is already paid in. It can thus be seen that this company has ample capital and facilities to handle a large volume of trade. In the hands of Mr. Richardson their interests are ably looked after, and a large propor- tion of the business is chiefly due to his adaptability for the important office which ha fills. JAMES EATON & CO. NO branch of the retail trade of Toronto has been con- ducted with greater vigor and discretion than that of dry goods Prominent among the reliable and pro- gressive houses actively engaged in this important trade is that of Messrs. James Eaton & Co., importing retailers of dry goods and notions, whose salesrooms are sitr-rted at 88 Yonge street. This business was originally >../ .o> lished in 1885 as a clothing store, but in 1887 M _.s. James liaton & Co. added dry and fancy goods to their trade. The copartners, Messrs, James and John W, Eaton, are thoroughly experienced and enterprising business men, who possess an accurate knowledge of ^ every detail of the dry goods "^ trade and of the requirements of the most exacting patrons. The premises occupied comprise a spacious three -story and base- ment building, 50 x loo feet in dimensiens, fitted up with every convenience. The first floor to devoted to dry and fancy goods ; the second, to underwear, millin- ery, mantles, etc. ; while the third floor is used for stock rooms. The stock IS comprehensive, embrac- ing the newest shades and patterns of silks, satins, dress fabrics; also linens, woollens, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, laces, embroide- ries, notions, fancy goods, etc. Only desirable and first-class goods are handled, and they are always on the alert to secure the latest novelties. They import direct from the most celebrated Euro- pean bouses and quote prices that defy competition, and carrj a line of goods that has no super- ior in the city. Seventy -five clerks, salesladies, assistants, etc., are employed, and every effort is made to fully satisfy every cus- tomer, on the sound doctrine of giving a good dollar's worth for a dollar. The attendance upon cus- tomers is prompt, polite and intel- ligent, and the trade of the house extends throughout Toronto and its vicinity. Mr. fames Eaton was born in Ireland, while his son, Mr. John W. Eaton, is a native of London, Ontario. They are influential, liberal and honor- able merchants, who are highly regarded by all classes of the com- munity, and under their able and energetic management the busi- ness is bound to increase at a greater ratio than it has in the past. 90 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. JOHN ABELL. ""^ ^*^' '°'=*' ^""'* appointed in various sections far towardi demonatrating to the world tliat Caaida, THERE is no department of commercinl activity to-day througiiout Canada. This firm constructed the boilers though small by the side of other nations, ia keeping |Mca in this country that more fully illustrates the pro- for the Massey Musi: Hall, Massey Mission Home, and with the rapid march of improvement. On accoaot of gressiveness of modern methods and the boundless enterprise of Canadian manufacturers than the production of agricultural implements and farm machinery. One of the oldest and best known houses in the Dominion, extensively engaged in this branch of industry, is that of John Abell, manufacturer of engines, boilers, threshers, clover huUers, roller mill outfits and furnishings, saw mills, steel plate pipe and port- able and traction engines for agricultural uses, whose office and works are located at the corner of Queen and Abell streets. Mr. Abell founded this business in 1845 in Woodbridge and in 1886 removed his plant, which is one of the largest and best equipped manufacturing establishments in Canada, to Toronto. The plant is very ex- tensive, covering some fcnr and a half acres of ground, and consisting of machine shop, foundry , boiler shop, woodworking, draughting, model and pattern shops, three story and basement buildings, equipped with the very latest improv- ed machinery, including lathes, planers for large work, borers, etc., operated by a 200 horse power engine and two large boilers. Upwards of 150 skilled mechanics are given steady employment and the trade of the house, now grown to immense propor- tions, extends throughout the Dominion. The firm are large importers of machinery and supplies from the lead- ing manufacturers in England and the United States, the Parliament Buildings, furnishing for the latter a superb 50 horse-power engine and six large boilers. The firm had a very fine exhibit at tne World's Fair which reflects the highest credit on this city, and goes this exceptionally fine exhibit, we are infMmad, a large order for machinery was placed with the house from Smyrna, Asia Minor, Which certainly speaks volumes for the push and enterprise of this typical Caiuulian hooae, TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. JAMES' A. SKINNER & CO. ONE ol the larsest and mo»l progressive wholesale houses in the line of fine china, crockery, glassware, lamp goods, etc., not only in Toronto but in the whole Dominion, is undoubtedly that of Messrs. James A. Skinner & Co., of Nos. 54-56 Wellington street west. The foundation of this immense business was laid in 1850 in Hamilton. The rapid growth and increasing prosperity of the house prompted the proprietors to seek a larger field for their operations, so the business was consequently transferred, in 1892, to this city. The premises comprise the whole of an imposing . brick and brown stone edifice, seven stories in height and 51x115 feet in dimensions. The packing, shipping and receiving depart- ments are in the basement. On the first floor are the elegantly furnished ofHces and sample rooms, the latter also fully occupying the second floor. These sample rooms are lavishly and beautifully decorated and are - full of magnificent samples. The five upper floors are given up to the immense and varied stock always carried. The partners bring to bear ripe experience and ample resources in the harmonious gathering together of such a bewildering, yet charmingly attractive display of all descriptions of plaia and fancy crockery, fine china, glass ware and lamps. The stock embracet the products of the most G0l«brated makers, both in America and Europe. In imported china this firm shows one of the largest and most serviceable variety in the Dominion, while they also display the rarest assortment of French, Bohemian and Belgian glass ware ever brought to this city. The best home and foreign markets are regularly inspected and the latest and the freshest novel- lies and most desirable specialties are procured. The housewife, the hotel proprietor and the restaurateur can here select from hundreds of sample sets of plain and heavy wares up to the thinnest orna- mental French sets, resplendent in their deli- cate tints and artistic beauty. This is one of the most attractive business emporiums in the city, and it would be a heavy task to name all the useful and beautiful goods here exhibited. Fancy potteries, statuettes in Bisque, Limoges and Sivres ware, baccarat glass and porcelain, hanging, hall, student, piano lamps, etc., are here to be found in vast profusion and variety. The wholesale trade of the house is heavy and influential, extending to all parts of the country among the best class of dealers. Mr. James A. Skinner, the founder of the firm, a Scotch- man by birth, takes no active part in the business, leaving the full management to his son, Mr. R. B. Skinner. He is a Canadian by birth, a member of the Masonic order, and has most ably demonstrated himself a man of superior business ability by the management of the firm's far-reaching inter- ests. The firm were the first to open a trade in the North- West and British Colum- bia away back in the sixties, and a branch of this business was establisl)e4 in Vancotivw in 1891, - ) 88 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. COODERHAM & WORTS, LIMITED. IN thoyoir 183J, two years before the incorporation of the city of Toronto, tlio firm of Gooderham and Worts was established, precisely on the tame ground as is now occupied by their pre- sent extensive premises. Amongst the users of stimulants on both sides of the Atlantic, the Gooderham & Worts Cana- dian rye whiskey is considered unequalled. This result is gained not merely by the thor ough government inspection and supervision which exists in Canada alone, but it is more especially due to the great care and .ninute personal oversight that the Messrs. Go}derham themselves have of the whole establishment. By connoisseurs, over two hemispheres, 'heir whiskey has been pronounced from time imme- morial, the finest in the world. At the World Exposition of Paris, in 1878, and of Antwerp in 1883, the gold medal was awarded to the G. & W. whiskies, the grounds for the high distinction being its purity and its excellence. The best judgment, however, in matters of this kind is the world-wide reputation of the firm. In Canada their name is a household word. In the United States their trade ex- tends from Atlantic to Pacific. Large quanti- ties are consumed in England, France, China and Japan. Starting with a small beginning in 1832, operations were carried on in an extensive manner until 18J9, when there were construct- ed the present large stone buildings, which, with many additions, still constitute the mill and distillery proper. The main building w.is deslroyed by fire October 36 1869, but W3S speedily rebuilt, and within Ave months, time was in operation on an increased scale, Ar. idea of the extent of the distillery is gained from the fact that to-day, with its enormous output, it is still worked only to about one half of its capacity. The task of adequately describing the magni- ficent magnitude of this colossal concern Is one of great difficulty. Its Woutb, Lihitsd, - ; V TORONTO, Ihmt the diitiller might bottle his own product in bond nnder the lupervision of their oRicers, and for whiakey ■o put up, they would grant a certificate in the form of • Government stamp to be affixed over trie cork of each bottle. This is the best protection that can possibly be afforded the consumer, and is the best assurance that the article he is using is genuine. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. name till 1S83, when it was rebuilt, reAtted, ref'ir- nished and re-opcned under the title of ihe Metro- pole Hotel. It is a substantial four-story brick building, 123 x 7) feet in area, and contains ninety lOoms available for guests. It is fully supplied with all modern improvements, electric bells and lights, steam heat etc., while its sanitary plumbing and methods of escape in case of fire are perfect. The ladies' and gen- tlemen's parlors are elegantly furnished, while the office ClNULU. VISW or GOOOBHHAII A WoaTS (LiHITXO), Plakt. METROPOLE HOTEL. THERE is nothing that adds so much to the prestige of a city as superior hotel accommodation, and in this respect Toronto occupies a prominent position in Ontario, In this connection, special reference is made in this Commercial Review of Toronto to the popular Metropole Hotel, centrally located corner King and York Streets. This hotel was formerly known under another is fitted up in an attractive style. The dining room comfortably seats 100 guests, and the attendance and service are all that can be desired. With all its advan- tages and comfort the rates vary from |i to ti.50 per day. Mr. Peter Weiss, the proprietor, is noted for having at all times the best and choicest in the market on the table and plenty of it, while a distinguished chtf and competent assistants are employed, The bar is hand- somaly furuist.ed, 30 x 15 feet in area, and is fully supplied with the choicest wines, liquors, ales, cigars, etc. Employ- ment ia given to several persons, and The Metropole is a model of neatness and cleanliness. Mr. Weiss has Ix-en a resident of Toronto for soma time and was previously, up to the time of taking charge of this hotel, connected with the Tremont House, where he has made hosts of friends and made himself eminently popular, and thus has the ,1(1 vantage of being an experienced and competent hotel proprietor. Mr, Weiss quotes special 'rates to the theatrical profession, and the Metropole is con- veniently located in the centre of the city, close to the theatres and the chief business houses of Toronto, and only three blocks to the Union Station, and street cars from the latter place pass the door, and to all the principal business houses in the city. Under his able management the hotel is assured of success, and we predici an increasing patronage as the public learns of his having assumed the proprietorshio. mwmf 'imi'i i^ WtWmmWK^' 90 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. UJiTIIumST BOOK AND rUBLISHINO HUVSS (RICHMONP STRBBT PRONl'ACBfc METHODIST BOOK AND PUBLISHING HOUSE. WHILE compiling a review of the commercial and manubc- taring interests of Toronto, it is necessary to do justice to those establishments that hive done much to elevate society by the dissemination of 'ne products of the pen. In this connection we desire to make S(\^.ial reference in this commercial review to the old established and progressive Methodist Book and Publish- ing House, whose otfices and salesrooms are situated at 20-33 Richmond Street West, and 30-36 Temperance Street. The exist- ence of the Methodist Book and Publishing House, Toronto, is an index of the literary activity and literary appetite of Canadian Methodism. It was a very bold enterprise for the comparatively few and scattered Methodists in Canada, more than half a century ago, to establish a connexional press, and shortly after, a connex- ional book room. Both of these enterprises have been attended with remarkable success. From very small beginnings the pub- lishing intt;rests of the Church have grown to be a very large enterprise. This Book and Publishing House was established in 1829 by a committee appointed by the Canadian Methodist Con- ference, for the publication of " The Christian Guardian," of whica the present extensive establishment is the outgrowth. The princi- pal publications are, "The Christian Guardian," the oldest existing religious weekly in Ontario ; " The Methodist Magaxine," •• Sunday School Banner," "Onward" (organ of the Epworth League), " Pleasant Hours," '• Sunbeam, ' " Happy Days," together with other Sunday school periodicals, having a combined circulation averaging nearly 200,000 copies weekly. There are eight depart- ments in this esUblishmznt, vix : Printing, Binding, Electrotyping and Stereotyping, Periodicals, Book Publishing, Subscription Books, Wholesale Book and Bibte Department, and Retail Book and Bible Department. This is the largest Book and Pub- lishing House in Canada. They are the wla pcbliahers of the Methodist Hymn Book, and likewiie of ■ Urge namber of ;:^-tei^*^,^,<>k If "S',. 'mmmt !P|p!«|p4iipiiPP?^pi^^ Jjpi..!;i.!J9?M!^i?J!ij '^?n»7'!lTflp. TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 91 •acred mntle book*. A heavy batineM is now trans- acted In Bibles, the lionse beioR sole agents for the International and the Cambridge Bibles, in addition to handling the Oxford, Bagster, and other lines. A specialty is made of supplying Sunday Schools with booVs suitable for their libraries, etc. They hnve the joint agency for the Religious Tract Society ana Thomas Nelson ft Sons, the largest publishing houses in their lines in the world ; also, Buckie & Sons, of Glasgow, and represent as well the famous firms of Oliphant ; Anderson St Fefrier, of Edinburgh ; Charles H. Kelly (Wesleyan Conference Office), London, England ; and Hunt & Eaton, of New York. A large number of first- class school text books are published by the house, including Robertson & Birchard's Algebras, Robertson A Carruthers' Primary Latin Book, Bircf.ard's Triga- nometry, etc. ; likewise, standard books on Hygiene, including the new Public School Physiology and Tem- perance, jusi issued. They are widely known as the Cana- dian publishers of the books of Annie S. Swan and Mrs. G. R. Alden (" Pansy ") ; they are a!so Canadian agents for the Chautauqua Library and Scientific Circle. This is the oldest Subscription Book Hou3e in the Dominior handling such books as the "Encyclopaedia Britannica," " People's Encyclopasdia," Talmage's " Manger to Throne," Stanley's "Heroes of the Dark Continent,' Withro'vs " History of Canada" and "Our Own Coun. try," etc. One hundred and seventy persons are employ- ed in this house, and its trade extends throughout all sections of the Dominion. During the last few years the sales of the house have averaged over »4oo,ooo pe annum. The principal officers of the house are. William Briggs, D. D., Book Stew- ard ; E. H. Dewart, D.D., Editor of "The Clirif- tiaTi Guardian;" and W. H. Withrow, D. D., Editor of "The Methodist Magazine" and Sunday School pei iod- icals. This establishment owes its succss in a very large degree to the business enterpri'j and energy of the Rev. Dr. Briggs, who has been unanimously elected for the fourth time to his position of trust and confidence by the General Conference of the Methodist Church. He is a man of great executive ability. He maintains keen supervision of the various departments and has sccceeded in greatly strengtnenuig the commer- cial standing and general business of thi? axtensive publishing house. The Methodist Book and Pub- lishing House is a lasting source of credit to Toronto, and a monument to the ability, enterprise and in. dustry of its officers and founders. METHODIST BOOK AND PUBLISHINO HOUSE (TEMPERANCE STREET PKONTAGB). THE YORK COUNtV LOAN AND SAVINGS CO. Offices :— Conf;iu»bation Life Insuranci Co's. Builuino. T>HE benefit derived from Savings and l^an Associations of the United States and Canada by workingmen, clerks, etc., is almost in- calculable. Through this r-edium many thousands of homes have been erected in all the large citit. and these are now owned by a class of citi- zens who have acquired them by the payment of small sums oi money monthly into a good association for a short term of years. The sum so paid has not amounted to much more than the same person would have paid for rent, and the result is that the workingman has his own home free and clear, being both a safeguard and provision for any season of adversity. One of the best Companiei of this class organized in Canada is the York County Loan and Savings Co., whose head offices in Toronto are located at the corner of Yorge and Kichmond streets, Con- federation Li'e Building. This progressive and reliable I-oan and Savings Company was incorporated in iSgi, and its subscribed capital now amounts 108300,000. It has agencies and branches in Hamilton, Ottawa, St. Cathar- ines, Chatham, Gait, Guulph, Brantford, etc., anci its chiel executive officers are Afr. Joseph Phillips, Tresident, Mr, Albert E. Nash, Secretary, and Mr. V. I< ibin, Treasurer. This Company loans money to members only, to purchase property or pay off mortgages, therefore any member requiring a loan can takeout monthly shares by paying in advance one month's dues of 81 00 per share, and make monthly payments at the Company's otBces, and after having paid 6 months' dues he is entitled to make application for a loan. A shareholder cannot take less than one share or more than 100 shares. This company also issues weekly invest- ment certificates at 25 cents per share, which mature in 102 months for S200. We know of no belter investment than this, as it enables persons to accumulate their small savings that would be otherwise squandered. The York County Loan and Savings Co. combines all the advantages of a first- class Loan Association and conservative Savings Bank, without the weak- ness or disadvantages of either, and for ihe investor or borrower offers a safe, convenient and popular means of securing the best and highest inter- est, or a home on the most liberal terms. Mr. Phillips, the President, is an able and careful financier, as widely known for his talen!:s and prud- ence as for the honorable manner in which he protects the interests of members. He was born in England, and was previously Supervisor for the company in Toronto. He is ably assisted by Mr. Nash, the Secretary, and Mr. Robin, the Treasurer, who are eminently qualified for the important trusts reposed in them. For further details, those interested are requested to call on or write to the Secretary or to any of the Company's agents. CONFEDEnATION LIFE INSURA.NCE tt.MI'ANV'S DLILDING. Till YoKK Cut'Nrv Loan and Savinos To. occirv ucahthks in this b.'Iloimo, 93 CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. CANADA LIFE ASSUKANCK COMPANY'S BUILDING. I IFE Insurance has found in Canada a fruitful field, and one that is dud to the \e\ sturdiness and thrift of her population is one alike profitable to the policy-holder ■"^ and the company, if conservitively conducted. In this respect but one Company is worthy of mention, and this is tie largest, the oldest and the wealthiest in the Do- minion— the popular old Canada Life Assurance Company, with head office in Hamil- ton, Ont. This Company was established in 1847, its organization marking the begin- ning of the history of Canadian Life Insurance. Its inception was due to patriotic as well as practical motives — to, retain in the country the premiums as well as capital involved, instead of submitting to the yearly increasing drain across the Atlantic. The history of this Company has been one of unbroken success; able management has been the rule from the beginning. The most prominent business men of the country have made up its successive directorates, while it stands first in thfi volume of business, de- siribility of risks, extent of income. The Company has e 'er been conservative ; in the words of its Vice-President, " Its management has always held the interest of policy- holders superior to the glory of dazzling figures and mere size. It has always refused to pay more for business than that business is worth," with the result that to-day it has accumulated assets of over $13,000,000; with the splendid annual income of 92,350- 000 The Company's plans of Insurance are just, safe and liberal ; its policies are clear, explicit business contracts, and are promptly paid at death or at maturity. Its last annual report is a most gratifying document; it shows assets of over $13,077,000, solid lines of investments in the choicest of municipal and city debentures, bank stocks, and in call loans on stocks and policies. These are secure sources of income, apart from premiums, and during 1893 new business to the amount of J6,20i,oii was written under 2,582 policies, giving a new premium income of 8223,100. These figures are elo quent , they speak of solid progress. The Company now has 27,772 policies outstanding for the amount of 859,382,937. During 1892, 307 policies were paid for the sum of 8771,- 726. ' In 1847 the Company had 144 policies in 'oice and an income of 89,097. In 1S57 there were 1,038 policies and 8133,300 income. jIn 1867, 3.149 policies, with 8182,446 income. In 1877, 10,605 policies and 8701,213 income, and by the next decade it will likely have outstanding 35,000 policies and an income of upwards of 84,000,000. It has just doubled its business in ten years, and more than quintupled it in 20 years. We desire to call the attention of the reader to the fact that this Company's ex- penses are kept at a minimum, and are constantly being reduced as business increases. The Company has invariably conhned its operations to the temperate zone ; it insures healthy lives throughout the Dominion, and has recently opened branches in Michigan and Minnesota, lying on the same parallels of latitude, and where there are thousands of Canadians who appreciate this old Home Company. The Presidents of the Canada Life have been as follows; — 1847 to 1859, Mr. Baker; 1859 to 1873, John Young. In' 1873 Mr. E. Cartwright Thomas was made President, and upon his decease Mr. A. G. Ramsay was elected, under whose able guidance the Company is growing at a rapid ratio. Mr R. Hills is the Secretary, and Mr. \V. T. Ramsay, the Superintendent, both ablo and experienced life insurance underwriters. The directorate is composed of strong, able men, successful in their own enterprises, and bringing a united experience to bear that is of the highest value to such a giant corporation as this. The Company has always found Toronto an excellent field for business, and here, in the Company's splendid new building on King street west, are the offices of the Eastern Ontario Branch, in charge of Messrs. Geo. A. and E. W. Cox, two deservedly popular business men, noted for sound judgment, untiring energy and sedulous devotion to the best interests alike of the Company tnd policy-holders. The building is a magnificent specimen of modern architecture, seven lofty stories ta height, and its picturesque recessed front 93 .,i.iji*(-:s..i;t.. .Ai*^': 94 and ornate tower and facade marked a new era in Toron- to's bie edifices. All the modern improvements have been introduced here, and many accessories such as special heat regulators, ventilators and mail chutes, are found here, not usually seen in such buildings There are loo fine light offices, let to the best class of tenants and bringing in a revenue to the Company o( over »lo ooo thus showing the excellence of this investment. There are immense vaults in the basement specially built for the Company and for the Bank of Hamilton, one of its tenants. Visitors in t>>e city are welcome to inspect this beautiful structure and enjoy the view from itsiofly tower. The Messrs. Cox and their agents have written more new business here and in Eastern Ontario than any other company, and, in fact, more than most of them combined, and their care in the selection of risks insures to the Company a continuance of its rema-kable record of growth and solid prosperity. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. W. H. BARKER. NE of the finest jewelry establishments in this city, and one among those that lead in that line, is that of Mr. W, H. Barker, whose establishment is located at No. 324 Queen street west. He is successor to Knox & Barker, who began the business as partners three years ago, and later on Mr. Barker be- came sole proprietor, Mr. Knox retiring. The store oc- cupies an elegantly fitted up apartment on the ground floor, 33 X 15 fee\. in dimensions, and besides has a com- modious rear apartment, wherein is carried on both manufacturing of watches and jewelry, and repairing. The workshop is abundantly supplied and equipped with alt the small machinery, tools and devices for the rapid prosecution of the work done in both manufacturing and repairing. The location is an eligible and convenient one for conducting the business and trade. Mr. Barker is himself a thoroughly practical watchmaker and jeweler. He carries a stock of more than four thousand dollars in value, consisting in gold and silver watches, clocks, gold and silver trinkets, wedding rings of the handsomest patterns, keepsakes, silver ware, and a large and varied assortment of other valuable goods belonging to the trade. His clocks and watches are of both domes- tic and foreign make, many of high grade and absolutely correct timers. Prices range according to fineness and finish and kind of works. Ht, can meet the wants of every one in design, pric , etc., and has in the short time of three years built up a prosperous business, and now does a business of more than twelve thousand dollars a year. He makes repairing of railroad and fine watches a specialty, and calls for and delivers all repair work. In solid gold jewelry his stock in- cludes sets and ; ingle articles, including a superior line of rings, earrings, pins, 'irooches, chains, and all the numerous articles which f;o to constitute a well-appointed jewelry establishment. The assistants employed by him are thoroughly skilled in the work and acquainted with the trade. We are pleased to note in this connec- .ion that this house has secured a large share of the best trade of Toronto, and has won it upon the only basis ob- tainable, and that is upon the merits of the goods kept in stock, and absolute fair dealing with a critical public. Knowing the demands and wants of his patrons and the public at large, he has met them in all respects. Mr. Barker is one of Toronto's steady anvi industrious citizens and business men. and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him in a high degree. He was born in that busy mart of trade and commerce, Leeds, England, but has been an honored citiz(.Q of Toronto for the past ten years. NEW ST. JAMES HOTELi . IMPROVEMENT is the order of the day, and Toronto is not behind other cities in this steady march of pro- gress that is going on all over the world. The large annual travel through Toronto, both for business and pleasure, renders it a matter of direct interest to the public to secure reliable information as to the hotels of this great city, and in the New St. Jame.* Hotel we have the embodiment of all that is modern, home-like and luxuriant. The change from the old St. James to the New St. James is only a forcible illustration c transition from the " what was" to the " what is t .of the 'now." In other words, we have in this latest and best addition to Toronto's numerous and well equipped hostelrist all thattoiodern science, modern ingenuity and modern brains can accomplish for human comfort and human enjoyment > The New St. James Hotel, at the corner of Simcoe and Front streets, is now the latest. HP wmm TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. 08 tb« b«it and thar perfect as modern science can make them, it is provided with automatic speakine tubes to every guest chamber and is the only hotel in Canada having this new and great convenience. It has a garden roof and beautiful tile floors with elevator from the base- ment to the roof. It is heated by steam, lighted by txith gas and electricity, bathroom on each flat, hot and cold water and a billiard room under the management of Mr. Oe<) Sutton, champion billiard player ol Canada ; also a barliB^ shop. Each flat is provided with a balcony, with fire escape from one balcony to the other down to the sidewalk. In short, it possesses every modern improve- ment of the age, and stands to day, unchallenged, the finest hotel in C?nada. The building is of pres!!ed brick, five stories in height, specially planned for the purpose, and is a inurlel of elegance and comfort throughout, and containj twenty-five rooms for the accommodation of quests, all elegantly furnished, everything < i. m and neat. The dining room is magnificently furn.shed and has a seating capacity of two hundred. The cuisine of the hotel is of thu highest standard, employi: ent being given only to the best cooks, and securing the best of everything in the market, all the luxuries and dainties as well as the staples, the renown of the table is wide- spread. The architecture of the building is of the latest modern type, and is ornate and beautiful in the extreme. The elevator is of modern construction and operated by hydraulic power, while the boiler for heating, etc. is of twenty-five horse power capacity. The office is very commodious and most elegantly fitted up and provided with every modern convenience. The kitchen, extending the full length of the building, is absolutely perfect in its appointments and conveniences, including electric broilers, latest improved ice room, storage room, etc. It is without exception, considering the short time it has been open to the public, the most popular and most liberally patronized of any hotel intheciiy. Mr. Jos. Hawley, the proprietor, has won an international reputation for his ability as a hotel proprietor, and is noted for making his guests comfortable, and is so well known to the travelling public as to make any introduc- tion at our hands superfluous, suffice it to say, he is the most popular hotel man in Toronto, and his fifteen years on the road as a travelling salesman has amply fitted him for a popular and successful hotel proprietor. It is enough to say that Mr. Hawley is known by the Knights of the Grip, and esteemed and respected by all whether they hail from oar own broad' domain or across the border. In Mr Hawley's own language we would say, "Come one, come all and see the New St. Jame* Hotel, where you will be made welcome." BRITISH AMEP 'CAN Business and Shuhthartd COLLEGE CONFEDERATION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BUILDING COR. VONGE AND RICHMOND STS. CONNOR ODEA, Esq., 1 »_„,,„. u. DAVID HOSKINS, Ks<».. f rnntifah. m LuNhh.0r.lvAT10.\ I-IKK I.VSL'UA.NCli COMPANY'S BUILDING. TH« BriTUM Am«K1i an Busl.stSS AND SlIOKTHAVD CoLLLEGR OCCUPIES THE ENTIRE FOURTH rUXlH OK TUB WEST SECTION OF THIS BUILDING 96 The question of a higher Education is one of absorbing interest in this age of intense intellectual activity. It is more forcibly evident than ever before, khat the stepping stone to success in any field is a solid, thorough, practical education. Our Universities are giving this to the professions, and fortunately for Canada we have an institution which has risen to the needs of the commercial student, viz : " The British Ameri- can Business and Shorthand College," a veritable Business University, with its comprehensive curriculum and advanced methods of instruction. It IS notably the most progressive and greatest commercial and short- hand college in the Dominion ; possesses the most experienced and capable faculty ; and affords to pupils, both ladies and gentlemen, the certainty of a rapid and satisfactory progress through every branch of business education. Thousands of Canada's most prosperous and eminent merchants and business men, look back with respect and gratitude to this, their Alma Mat^r, and the brilliant records of its graduates are an ever present incentive to the students of to-day to do their best, and avail themselves of the splendid avenues to lucrative employment opening up on every hand after graduation. This College was founded in Toronto thirty-four years ago. The pioneer in this vitally important field of edu- cation, it has ever led in the van of progress, and is today the only sxponent in the Dominion of a Higher Business Education. The student can enter at any time, a manifest advantage, and receives direct personal instruction, insuring his being made to understand every detail of the subject studied. He can pursue the full Commercial Course or that devoted to Penmanship and Correspondence. The former comprises Hook-Keei ing, I'enmanship, Commercial Arithmetic, Correspondence, Commercial Law, Spelling and Dictation, and Actual Business Practice. The latter, full instruction in I'enmanship, Correspondence and all sorts of Business and Legal forms The student begins his studies under the most favourable auspices, as his teachers are among the most skilful and experienced business educators on the Continent, and see that he or she is thoroughly grounded in the rudiments of every subject before proceeding to become practically familiar with its details. Book-keeping naturally maintains a position of prominence. Every pupil has to study the theory of book-keeping thoroughly before entering the actual business department, where he must practically apply the rules and methods previoucly learned. In this sensible manner the theory and practice are M'"-^ M .-m-^^ TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATEp. 87 so linked together, that the student is aquiring exactly the same experience as if he were in some large mercantile house, and in addition, his experience here covers every portion of the wide field of commerce. Another feature made specially prominent in the College is the art of penmanship. MrT Connor O'Dea, the teacher of this branch of study, is one of the most talented penmen on the Contment. As a teacher of business penmanship, of that clear, rapid and precise handwri'ing, so essential to the clerk and bookkeeper, he has no superior. While making progress in penmanship the student is carefully instructed in every branch of commer- cial arithmetic, so that he can readily and accurately pr form the most difficult computations. He is instructed how to draw up the instruments of trade, such as notes, drafts. ^smSmjn, ' m^l fcj^^jfc, / ^^RB^S-'' K B^ . 1 ■b" ^ ""^HHI m . : ^ '^!|P^ ■If: ■ , -1 ■ HI;'- 1 wt> \ ^K K'; 1BIR-'- I'm ^ff ^ h |^.-u MR. EDWARD TROUT. mum ■upp "^nnnpiflVPmppMffPPiiiPPipilpni^^ ppiipipnPiiPiP mi^m 98 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. mercantile business, but those of a manufacturer, real estate and insurance broker, etc., etc., he is placed in the College bank ; beginning as discount cleric and progressing successively through all the positions up to paying teller, cashier and president. He also takes an active part in the organization of banks and joint stock companies. After such a thorough drill as this, both theoretically and practically, the student has to pass severe 6nnl examinations before graduating, and thus leaves the College with a diploma that becomes a guarantee of his or her efficiency, and graduates of this College are pre- ferred by business houses all over the Dominion, by reason of their superior proficiency. To those unable to take the full commercial course, the one covering pen- manship and correspondence has been specially arranged to give them a thorough, practical training in these great desiderata to a business man, and in connection therewith are drilled in the preparation and use of all ihc various business and legal forms. Another mast im- portant department is that devoted to instruction in shorthand. Isaac Pitman's system of phonography is the one taught here. It is the only perfect one, and for brevity of forms, ease of writing and legibility, has no !»• al. Many so called " new systems " borrow all '.eir essentials from I'itman, while their innovations are • snare and a delusion to the learner. Pitman's system is the only one that will enable the phonographer to follow the most rapid si'ieaker, and is in such general use that for this rea'-on alone it is the only one that should be taught. Students have the advantage of remarkably successful teachers in Mr. Hoskins and his assistants, and if they are diligent in practice, can become an expert writer in shorthand in from four to six months. Clever students often attain a speed of one hundred and fifty words a minute within this time. Uoth individual and class instruction of the most practical kind is given and rapidprogressis thvule. An advanced feature of this school is the formation of a complete series of shorthand speed classes, covering every description of dictated and offhand reportorial work. These severe tests of skill and accuracy insure to students a confidence in their powers and ability to t.ike rapid dictation that noother method can. In this connection it is extremely interesting to notuthat at thelastexaminationsheldby the Chartered Stenograph- ers of Ontario, in February, 1893, the British American Business and Shorthand College established beyond a doubt its claim to be the leading school of shorthand and typewriting in Canada. " No other Toronto school suc- " ceeded in passing any of its candidates for the diploma " of the association, whereas half of the total numt)er of " the successful candidates in the l-'r.>'/ince were " trained at the British Ameri'-an. This d y'oma is a " guarantee of the most thorough proficienc> - shoit- " hand and collateral subjects. The junior ce-'-'fW-.ate " is awarded to those who by their work show themselves " capable of properly discharging the duties of a short- " hand amanuensis. Tho number of these certificates " obtained by pupils of the Itritish American was equal " to that of all the other schools combined " The above extract is from the Toronto World and speaks volumes for the superiority of this shorthand school. The same pre-eminence is noticeable in the tjjpewriting department. Each student receives personal instruction and has a machine set apart for his or her u^e at set hours of the day. so that abundance of practice can be had under the critical eye of an expert. There is a daily drill in the racst approved forms of business correspondence of all kinds, while special attention is given to the drawing; up of aflidavils, a.ssignments, contracts, conveyances, wills, mortgages, etc., thus enabling the graduate to elhciently perform the duties of operator for any commercial or legal firm. Another most important feature of this department is, the constant practice in the direct tran- scribing of shorthand notes, conducing so greatly to speed and accuracy. The Faculty of the College is pre- sided over by Mr. Edward Trout, to whose great energy and ability is due the remarkable early success of this institution, placing it far in advance of all competition. Mr. Trout is the leading publicist in financial circles, and as the publisher of the A/o(i*((iry Times, hs views are accepted as auihorilalive. Having made such a clohiei of the Imperial Bank ; W. P. Howland, Esq., K.C.B.. of theConfeaeration Life ; Geo. Gooderham. Esq., President of the Bank of Toronto ; j. Austin. Esq., President of the Dominion Bank; Henry S. Howland, Esq., President of the Imperial Bank ; Geo, Hague, Esq., General Manager of the Merchants Bank, and scores of other Presidents •ad i'lanaQers equally we!l known. To conclude, the British American Business and Shorthand College is the bitt in the Dominion both as regards accommoda- tions, improvements, scope and character of education imparted, rapid progress under such an eminent Faculty, and becaus' 'is graduates have a well-grounded cer- tainty of not only securing remunerative emiloynent after graduation, but of being perfectly competent to discharge the duties devolving upon them. This is the place to become perfect conjointly in penmanship, short- hand, typewriting, business correspondence, and office practice, and though the Faculty does not guarantee situations to students, as is unscrupulously done else- where, yet no graduate, who is thoroughly qualified, need fear not finding .^.mploymunt, as the demand ^T compstent office assistants is far greater than the supply, and almost ull the business houses of any size in town contain from one to ten fori.^er students of the British American. There are fully 3,000 of its former students in Toronto business houses, and during the past year the Faculty has placed more students in good positions than all the other schools combined. Those seeking references Trom former students now employed, should tend for thd College pamphlet, entitled " Look Inside." It is thus apparent from every point of view, that the yonng man or young lady who seeks a thorough, prac- tical, commerci'il education, should, bv all means, attend (he British American Business ai:d Shorthand College. JOHN MILNE & CO. IN few branches of trade has the march of progress wrought iuch a veritable revolution as in the stove and kindred lines of business. What with invention, improvement and the development of skill, something closely akin to perfection has been reached in this de- partment of industrial activity. A popular and enter- prising establishment in this line is that of Messrs. John Milne & Co., whose extensive establishment is located at 169 Yonge st., two doors below Queen. The firm are among the largest dealers in the city of stoves, ranges, and gen- eral houselurnish- ings, including gas and oil stoves, refrigerators, ice- cream freezers, filters, iron bed- steads and mat- tresses, baby car- riages, etc, The firm are also ex- tensive manufac- turers of awnings, tents and flags. Their premises on Yonge street con- sist of a fine four- story and base- ment building, 30x125 feet in di- mensions, on the first floorof which are the offices and stove and bouse- furnishing de- partment ; on the si^cond, the baby- carriage depart- ment, also the tent and awning manufactory ; on the third floor, the tinware de- partment, while the fourth is de- voted to storage. Upwardsof thirty clerks and work- men are employed, and an immense local trade is con- trolled. The firm are large purchasers from the best manufacturers in England, Germany and the United States, while they regularly carry a slock valued at from •25,000 to 130,000. Mr. D. Coutie, the general manager, if one of our most active and enterprising businessmen, thoroughly up to the wants of the times and the demands of the trade. He is a Canadian by birth, and has been connected with the house for the past twtlve years. The firm make a leading specialty of the "Jewel" ranges, feeders and furnaces, manufac- tei-ed by Burrow, Stewart A Milne, of Hamilton, and of which there are now over five thousand in use in Toronto, all of which give universal satis- faction. The firm is one of the best known in the Dominion, and their stock being oneof the largest and finest, we advise all desiring anything in their line to call on them before purchas- ing elsewhere. Orders are promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and the trade of the Company extends over the entire province of Ontario. To the energy, ability and cour- tesy of Mr D. Coutie, the general ' manager, is due to a great ex- tent the popularity of the firm, and under his management as rapid for- ward strides in the future will be made ns has been n the past, and wa pre- dict for the house a suc- cess that is sure to come to such an ably conduct- ed establish- ment, and handling a s they do only the best. / .. "i/r "ir'ijri:^':-^'': ■■"P" '4^ ■''7*V^«^';' 100 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. NORTH AMERICAN LIFR ASS. CO STIADY AND SUBSTANTIAI. INCRKASE IN TIIK COMPANY'S RESOURCES — WONDERFUl, GROWTH, A REPETITION of what happened in Australia a short time ago has been sweeping over the great republic of the United Slates, and it is to be greatly regretted that there are no immediate signs of this disas- trous financial disturbance and distrust, with its attendant dire results, passing away. A financial crisis in a country of such close proximity, extending thousands of miles from north to south and from the Atlantic to the Pacific, greatly injuring and inconveniencing all kinds of com- mercial and financial enterprise, might naturally have been expected to have extended across the border line, aaiwith that lightning rapidity which h.is ever charac- ;rrrT" ■■ ■■ . :-- - ^*m .^ mmm ;_ yii.- K:- '. ' -■ ", ^^■j ■; •■■■ .*• '''^iM V F- •' •"'TBITI IT-:. :' \V.\I. MiCAliE, I- I. A., l-.S.x, E.Ni.;. Man;ii;ini{ Dircclor, North Atneric.in Lite Assurance Co. terized its entrance wherever it has secured a grasp, spread devastation and distrust over our own fair Dominion. Th.it such is not the case is fortunate, and, more than this, the indications are that Canada will be spared from snch an experience for at least many years to come. Ou. country being in n relatively prosperous condition, contentment reigns In the minds of the people, and their confidence in Canada's Ixjundhss resources instills in them the truth that we have a land as rich and as good as any people might desire. While other nations' finan- cial institutions arc tottering, Canada's are stro.ig, running their oven course without the slightest sign of danger. Perhaps one of the great secrets of the strength to^ aS^w^ff^PN^^^ ^,^Ui ^>i«diM ^■-■jMW'*^'^^ :.v;,,' 1 . ■?»>■ • »-■; m Br^.'.; .-V ■^■'^^\ i ■ i ;.'fc-" ;'^^ 1 M Si--^> -I:! " JOHN L. BI.AIKIE, President, North American Life Assurance Co. and security of our institutions is to be recognized in the fact that they are chiefly organized, founded and guided by Kritisli principles ami experience, in which thorough ness, substantiality and security are the main stays. Our banks are prosperous and retain the confidence of the people, for their shares are selling at almost as bigh a price as ever they did ; our great loaning institutions give no indications of financial stringency, while our insurance companies report that their business is being pursued with the same amount of, vigor and progress as heretofore. Some of eompar.Je3 ex^.bit clearly and unmistakijl^.y; Ivlftif ; ya- have ; said-;. tiiat Canada's institutions 'an utfob^, fruit and p.'ojpcPOtMi ' A striking example o.' this is lu be found in the history (if the North American Life Assurance Company, whose gathered from the folliiwing table, taken from the Dominion Oovernment re;rort on insurance : — Dec. 31st, 1H83, assets $ 193,897 3a Dec. 31st, 1886, " 422,^0107 Dec, 31st, i88g, " 816,71000 Dec. 31st, 189.1, " 1,414,49100 This staady, substantial increase in the company's resources is truely great, the increase in the last triennial period being over 70 per cent. I.. GOLDMAN, A.LA., ENG. Sccictary, North American Life Assurance Co. This is, however, in passing, a most important mattt.-, not to be overlooked. When we go over the financial re[>ort3 of our great monetary institutions the questions are often suggested-How are these funds employed ? In what are they invested ? Is a remunerative rate of interest jecursd ?— and the same questiooa might b« •W^A^&SS^&nki^M M*ta TORONTO, asked In respect to the funds of the North American. The Government reports nive full and interesting infor- mation on this point. First mortgages on properties constitute the company's chief investment, while deben- tures and bonds of cities, towns and municipalities are leading securities held by it. The claHi of securities held can best be judged by the prompt manner in which the interest has been paid up, while the liixh r.ile of interest earned on its securities, tiling the second HiRhest rale in a list of seventeen Canadian, British and An crican life insurance companies, is evidence of the remunerative character of its investments. » • The greatness of the Nnrth American Life can be judged from considering the extent of its puliry obliga- tions, being the amount which it has pledged itself to pay THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLU'iTRATED. 101 J. K. KERR, Q.C., Sccoiiil V'ire-l'resiileiit, Noilh American Lift* Assurance Cu. to its members or their representatives. These are the figures at the close of the years indicated : — Dec. 31st, 1883. insurance in force.. 9 2,939,582 Dec. 31st, 1886, " " .. 5,700,805 Dec. 31st, 1889, " " .. 8,491,483 Dec. 31st, 1892, " " .. 12,060,080 These are large obligations to undertake, yet the North .American 1* fully and well equipped to meet them, for, testing its financial position by the Dominion Govern- ment standard, it has for every $100 of liabilities, assets of Si 20 to meet them. The proportion of .issetsto liabilities is thus greater in the case of the .North American than in any other Can.idian life insurance company, while there is hut one American company doing business which HON. G. W. ALLAN, First Vice-President, North American Life Assurance Co. exceeds the North American in this test. It thus follows that the North American has a relative greater surplus fund than the companies referred to. As all the profits to policy-holders are payable out of this fund, it stands to reason that a company without a surplus of assets over its liabilities, or with but a nominal surplus, cannut be a satisfactory one to insure in. I'erb. ,.s not a little of the remarkable success of the company is to be attributed to its method of doing business, its plans of insurance and the men who are directing its affairs. It has always been the aim of its management to offer to the insuring public those policies of insurance which contain the greatest number of advan- tages, consistent with safely and equity to existing mem- bers. In this its success lias been most markecl. The North American can claim for its compound investment |K)licy a contract of insurance containing advantages not given by the poMcy contract of any other insurance company. The immediate payment of its policies on receipt of proof of death and the unqualified satisf.action which the results of its ten-year investment policies have afforded their holders, have combined to make the North American Life a policy-holders' company in the best sense of the term. The President, Mr. John L. Dlaikir, who is also the President of the Canadian Landed & National Invest- ment Co. of Canada, h.ts brought to bear in his office the ripe judKmentfXind experience of many years of a success- JAME3 THORBURN, M.D., EDIN., Medical Director, North American Life Assurance Co. ful financial business life. His connection with the company from its organization as Director, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Vice-President, nell quali- fied him for the important position his colleagues called him to when electing him to the Presidency of the company. His counsel and advice in the company s ■y\. ^.%f'i, "...'* ;. „i:,,y,-;..'' v -L^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 11.25 U|Z8 |Z6 S"^ IS Hf 1^ 12.0 1.4 mil 1.6 ff^ 0^J^9 v: :^^^p ^^^^.**' '/ PhoiDgraphic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14530 ;716) 872-4503 o^ '''^'" ^5T^p^^?p=S^pr^^W^T7^T7^iW^^wwS!^ii^^^=^ 1 I o^ 102 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. investment department have proved invaluable, the solid character of the company s securities being ample evidence of this. Hon. (1. \V. Allan, the company's first Vice-President, was elected to that office on the demise of the Hon. Alex. Morris. The Hon. Mr. Allan is well and fav-orably known to most Canadians as Speaker of the Senate of Canada. He is, of course, a Conservative, and was an intimate friend of the late Sir John A. Macdonaid. The Hon. Mr. Allan is closely identified with many of our public institutions. In financial circles he is best known as President of the Western Canada Loan and Savings Company and one of the comniissioners of the Canada Company. Mr. J. K. Kerr, Q.C., the company's second Vice- President, has been closely associated with the company since its organization, as director, and subsequently as Vice- President. He is s nior member of the well-known law firm of Kerr, Macdonaid, Davidson & Paterson, and has always been the company's counsel and legal adviser. In politics Mr. Kerr is a Liberal. Being an enthusiastic member of the Masonic Order he has held, at different times, various offices in the craft, including that of Grand Master. Dr. James Thorburn has been continuously the company s medical director. Tc his skill and care in the selection and admission of applicants for insuraiice, the favorable mortality which the company has experienced during tliese many years is, no doubt, largely to be attributed. The doctor, besides being a member of the company's Finance Committee, is President of one of Toronto's leading loan companies, is physician to Upper Canada College, consulting surgeon of the Toronto General Hoi^pital, Victoria Hospital, Home for Incurables and Boys' Home, and emeritus professor of pharmacology and therapeutics in the medical faculty of Toronto University. The company's managing director is Mr. William McCabe, fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Great Britain, and fellow of the Statistical Society of England. He has been the leadin? spirit in the company's operation, and to his unremitting efforts and conservative manage- ment the unexcelled financial position of the North American is unquestionably attributable. In his work he has been ably assisted by Mr. L. Goldman, associate of the Institute of Actuaries and Secretary of the company. Everything tending to the greater prosperity and progress of the North American receives his earnest support. H. J. PELL. OF the many complexities of city life none is so impor- tant or demands closer attention than the sanitri.y regulating of plumbing, ventilation, etc., and of all those engaged in this business in this city none is better qualified to execute first-class work than Mr. H. J. Pell, whose pren.ises are located at the rear of No. 334 Queen street east. Mr. Pell has established a well earned repu- tation for skill and thorough workmanship. He is prompt in his attention to orders, and furnishes plana and specifications for making sewer connections and reg- ulating underground drainage ; also gives special atten- tion to ventilation, introducing water into buildings, set- ting bath tubs, sinks, etc., gas and steain-ht'ing work of all kin. la, repairing and setting up stoves, furnaces and heaters, putting bp and repairing tin roofing, galvanized ■ron cornices, and doing all kinds of tin, sheet-iron and sheet-metal work. Mr. Pell established this bi'siness in 1S8.J, and has since built up widespread and first-class connections. The salesroom ia tastefully fitted up and arranged, and contains an extensive stock of plumbers', steam and gas titters' supplies and materials. Several hands are employed, Mr. Pell giving his close personal attention to al' orders intrusted to him, estimates being furnished on application. The Telephono call is 1357, Mr. Pell is a native of the United States. C. STEDMAN FIERCE. ONE of the most attractive as well as popular business establishments in Toronto is that ot C. Stedman Fierce, at 3 King street east. The business was es- tablished fifteen years ago on King street, and from the outse'. has been successful and prosperous. The parlors are neatly and taste/ully arranged, and in parlor No. i is displayed a wide and useful range of *.oilet articles iroiii thf; best manufacturers to be found in the new and old world. She deals in i.othing but those that have been proven to be all they are advertised— pure and healthy with all. Mme. Fieroe's Curling Fluid, also Josephine Moore's Always Young, in bricks. 40c., 75c. and $', (sent by mail), of which I have the exclusive right for sale. Dr. Woodward's Face Massage Steamers used and fo,- sale. Hermosa for the steam, an antiseptic, '<^i;*;:v;j?;)iji4«(ii''imples soon go when Derma-Royal is placed on a ady's dresser. Send for the Derma Koyal Courier, with over fifty cuts, with recommends from all over the woild, and their guarantee of five hundred dollars for its purity and worth. She has also recently secured the agency for the sale of the toilet goods of Marie Mott Gage, A.B., graduate of Vassar College, "S5." You are always sure of finding the latest and best by calling on C. S. Fieroe. Toilet parlors with rooms for ladies' massage, and manicure rooms for gentle- men and shampooing are here; and many gentlemen are now enjoying the very pleasant fare massage. In room No. 2 will bo found Huitrick's celebrated paper patterns, and particular care is givnn to plain and fancy pinking, knila pleating with sleam b.isling ready for use. accordion and Parisian pleating. She has the only large steam (Inter in Canada. Dr. Snyder's Obesity Specialty for sale ; city testimonials giver. Her parlors are liber- ally patronized ly the best families, and polite and courteous attention is .accorded all. Popular prices pre- vail and business is act've and brisk. Mme. Fieioe is a lady of most excellent taste and judgment and popular with her many patrons. GEO. F. BQSTWICK. A PROMINENT and successful house in Toronto ac- tively engaged in the manufacture of office, bank and commercial furniture is that of Mr. Geo. F. Bostwick, whose offices and salesrooms are situated at 24 West Front street. This extensive business was es- tablished in 1884 by M; Cieo. F. Bostwick, whose trade, which is both wholesale and retail, extends throughout the entire Dominion. Ha occupies a spaoious six-story building, 30 x 120 feet in dimensions, fitted up with every convenience for the accommodation of the heavy and valuable stock. The first fioor is devoted to office fur- niture, desks, safes, metallic office fittings, etc. ; the second, to a very extensive variety of high-grade chairs and school c'^sks ; the third, to church furniture, pulpits and opera chairs, etc., while the fourth floor is stocked with mantels, grates and tiles ; and the fifth, with all the latest styles and makes of bicycles. Mr. Bostwick em* ploys in his factory on the Esplanade, fifty hands, and also has fifteen clerks, assistants, etc., in his offices and warehouse. He manufactures the above mentioned lines as well as all kinds of office, store and bank fittings, Amberg's patent "Peerless" cabinet letter files, which he controls for the Dominion. Mr. Bostwick also handles automatic school desks, lodge furniture, cash registers, " The Cashier,' counter stools, etc., and repre- sents Messrs. Goldie & McCilloch safes, vault doors, etc. His stock of ticycles includes the " Premier," " Excelsior," " Eureka." " Raglan," etc., v/bich are offered to customers at manufacturert,' prices. All fur- niture, desks, etc, manufactured by Mr. Bostwick are made of the most carefully selected and choicest lumber, and are the em'oodiments of mechanical workmanship of the highest order of perfection. Orders are filled with care and despatch at the lowest possible figures, and all goods are fully warranted. Mr. Bostwick is liberal hon- orable and energetic, and his success is entirely Jue to his perseverance and personal merit. Ground flooh of Geo. F. Dostwick's Wakbhousb, a4 Front Stkbbt Wsst, Toronto, Ont. ■'^•■W 104 TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. FRANK S. TAGCART & CO. I THE house of Mr. Franlj S. Taggart (trading as Trank S. Taggart & Co.) constitutes an exponent of native talent, energy and enterprise that has no counterpart in the Dcminion of Canada to-day. It stands unrivalled and unapproachable in a field peculiarly its own and in TRANK S. TAGGART. which the esteemed proprietor has built upanenormo| wholesale and retail trade in watches, clocks, diamonds^ fine gold and silver jewellery, gold and silver table- ware, art goods, guns, revolvers, firearms, ammuni- tion, sportsmen's requisiies, bicycles, etc., at bargain prices. Tliis enterprise was established by its present proprietor in 1891, since which date the business of the concern h.is steadily and rapidly grown, until now it has deservedly attained proportions of the greatest magnitude. Mr. Taggart, as the founder of this distinctively original and eminently useful class of bouse, is everywhere recognized as a splendid business man, energe- tic, far-seeing and prompt to take advantage of bargains wherever offered, and to use printer's ink as a better aid tea lively trade than the con- ventional " drummer "of his contemporaries' I"he premises occupied. No. Sg King street west, Toronto, are unusually extepsive, and comprise a commodious four-story and base- ment brick building, Go x loo feet in dimensions, giving ampleaccommodation for the manipula- tion and display of the exceptionally fine lines of goods carried, and the general advantageous prosecutini of the huge business transacted, Mr. Taggart has made what may be termed a new departure in thisparticularbranch of com- merce, sending out no commercial travellers, but, instead, annually publishing a beauti- fully printed and elegantly got-up, large sized catalogue, which is ably edited, and gives descriptions, illustrations and bedrock quota- tions on all classes of merchandise dealt in. It will thus be seen at a glance what a wonderfully comprehensive stock is that of this house, while the prices quoted are absolutely the lowest and cannot be dupli- cated elsewhere. Mr. Taggart is a Canadian by birth, still in the early prime of life, *hos3 career presents a thorough exempli- fication of the best class of clear-cut " end if the century " business talent, coupled with an energy, a foresight and an industry as valuable as they are necessary to the rearing, in so comparatively brief a period, of a business of such mammoth proportions as he now und'jubtedly controls. .^^^.jttt jsjr^ -^^^^ «^\*?V-' **".«- n^'^::.J. "f''*-\'f'.^p^.'7:^,s^yjt^- ::f ■; r ^'■'.~ ■■-■•■ ■■ V -■ ■■ <• ^,j' .r •■*■- ■*■ -'■ I - -', . *;,'^i'-vi'*T«Vt»-''*^"''-i '■■?!■■'' ■''■ JK ''' "''■'' ■'•■ '^'■r'' --■'JT.Jt**'' i*>#.*v TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 107 high windows at both back and front ?nd an immense skylight in the centre of the building, measuring r^xn feet, vhich is open from the roof to the ground floor, the establishment is further equipped with three hundred incandescent lights. Every means has been provided on the largest scale to facilitate the intelligent and critical inspection of goods by purchasers. The brightly lit basement, which extends the length and breadth of the building, is stocked with mats, matting, linoleums, English oil cloths, cork carpets, window shades, etc. The ground floor and the next are almost wholly devoted to tha retail department and are unsiirpas:.ed by any other house in Canada for the proper and convenient display of the treasures in fine carpets, curtains, silk decorative stuffs, trimmings, etc., which are imported by this firm for its retail trade. The wholesale departments occupy the remaining floors of the building. The aim of this house has been to lead with the latest and choicest productions of the best foreign makers. The firm are direct importers and exclusive representatives of some of the lea electricity, and has elevators and all modern improvements. Besides its own excellent ac- commodations, the Company has very superior offices to rent and has a most desirable class of tenants, and the building is a solid investment, alike profitable and credit- able. The Company's securities are in demand both at home and abroad with experienced and conservative in- vestors, as in the highest degree combining safety and profit, while the Company is a popular depository for special funds, and is in every way a credit to Toronto and its Directorate. GURNEY FOUNDRY CO., LIMITED. WITH what rapidity Canada is becoming a great manufacturing nation and how rapidly she is com- ing to the front in all departments of commercial activity is strikingly demonstrated by a hasty glance at a (ew of her mammoth industries in which vast capital and unlimited resources are employed. Notable among such is that operated by the Gurney Foundry Co., Limited, whose immense foundry, offices and warerooms are located at 474 to 530 King sireet west, forming one of the most extensive and perfectly equipped manufacturing plants on the American continent. 'This business is not only the largest, but the oldest in its special line in the country, its origin dating back to 1843, when the firm of E. & C. Gurney fir^t commenced the manufacture of stoves in a small way. Forty years later The E. & C. Gurney Co , Limited, was incorporated, for during that period the business had steadily outgrown all its former limits and become one of most extensive and important manufacturing enterprises in the Dominion. Since 1883 the same remarkable growth and prosperity has marked its career, and during the present year a reorganization and incorporation was effected under the present style, with gieatly increased capital and facilities, and to-day we have a colossal, industrial enterprise to which every true Canadian may point with pride. The enormous plant now operated by the company consists of two modern brick buildings, three and five stories each in height, having a frontage on King streetof six hundred feet and running back to Adelaide street for a distance of five hundred feet. The equipment is one of the most expen- sive and couiplete in the country and upwards of three hundred and fifty hands are given ste,-idy employment, exclusive of a large staff of clerks in the counting room. The list of products .nanufactured by this concern, of which the yearly output is enormous, embraces stoves, ranges and hollow ware of every description, hot water toilers, hot air furnaces, steam and hot wat"r radiators, cast iron, steam and soil pipe and fittings, gn-ites and registers. The " Oxford " stoves and ranges manufac- tured by this company are to-day known the world over, consisting of "Countess of Oxford" high art base burner, " Duchess of Oxford " cast iron coal range, " New Oxford " wood cook range, " Oxford " hot air furnace, the " Oxfofd " hot water boilers and The John Bull Steel Line, made from the smallest domestic to the largest hotel. The offices and show rooms are elegantly fitted up, being finished in solid oak and con- veniently appointed in every detail. The officers of the company are Edward Gurney, President ; W. H. Carrick, Vice-President ; F. F. Skinner, Treasurer; T. B. Alcock, Secretary ; and Frederic Massey, Director ; all names widely and favorably known in the leading business and financial circles of Canada. All the officers, with the exception of Mr. Skinner, who is an American, are Canadians by birth, and are universally recognized as ranking among our most progressive, energetic and able business men, highly esteemed and respected in the leading social and financial circles of Toronto. i't. -;-Jr..:.v-Vui 108 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. J. W. LANG &. CO. THE wholesale grocery bunicess of Toronto is one of the most important branches of trade, and Toronto houses have secured first place in the Canadian market. Messrs. J, \V. Lang & Co., importers and whole- sale grocers, whose office and warerooms are situated on the corner of Front and Church streets, are acknowledged leaders in the trade. This business was established in 1871, and has steadily increased in its volume until its annual output is second to none in Toronto. Mr. I^ng has had long experience in Cinada as well as in the United States, and this in addition to his being a cash trade in fine liquors and cigars ; in the latter the sales run up into millions annually. This Jiranch is handled entirely separate from the grocery business. The trade of the house while being a \a.xfi local one extends also to the Pacific ; the western business being largely made up of car lo.-id shipments, many of which are sent out both spring and fall as welt as sorting orders throughout the year. The firm do busines.i also in tho Peace River district where furs only are the currency of the country. This is the most northerly point where business can be done, yet thisenterprisinfj firm ship a lot of goods to this district. The office and sample rooms are most commod- ious, and fitted up with alt the modern conveniences. A staff of fourteen clerks with assistants are employed in the offices and warerooms, while the outside interests are in charge of n experienced travellers who are constantly on the road turning in business, Mr. l.ang came to this country from the iiorth of Ireland while quite young, and has sjient nearly the whole of his life in Toronto. He has secured for his firm a reputation for lair dealing so much so that a large amount of business is done by mail in the way of confidential orders. These receive personal atten- tion and inv.iriably prove to the entire satisfaction of the customer. buyer in first markets enables the firm to offer substantia! inducements to the trade. The warehouse occupied by the firm is a substantial four-story building, 75 x 125 feet, fitted up with every convenience for the working of a targe trade. The stock carried is complete in every de- partment, and mcludes everything pertaining to the staple and fancy grocery business. Special attention is given to the tea trade. This department being in charge of an experienced tea taster, whose duty it is to thoroughly test every lino when purchasing as well as on arrival. In consequence of the special care given to this branch, the business of the house is yearly increasing in volume. The teas carried by the firm are most varied, and comprise Indian, Ceylon, China and Japan of all grades imported direct from the place of growth. The firm also do a large ATLAS LOAN CO. ONK of the leading and most reliable corporations in Toronto is that known as the Atlas Loan Company, of which the Hon. K. Harcourt (Provincial Treasur- er, Toronto) is President. The office is located in the Canada Life Building. This extensive and prosperous business was established in St. Thomas in 1887, under the t'tle of the "St. Thomas Loan Co.," which was 5^, succeeded in 1891 by the Atlas Loan Company, Mr. A. r.:r^ E. Wallace being the popular and energetic inanager. The business of the company is strictly confined to loans on first-class mortgages on pioductive real estate in (Jntario, or on municipsLl debentures. The offices are handsomely furnished and the authorized capital of the concern r.'ounts to $2,000,000 and the subscribed capi- tal $i,ooc.ooo. The company's St. Thomas branch is at 5S3 Tallx)t street, and the following are the bankers, viz.: In Canada, Imperial Bank, Ontario Bank, Bank of Ottawa, Union Bank of Canada, and the National Bank of Scotland, Great Britain. Mr. A. E. Wallace, the manager, is an able and conservati-e financier, who possesses an intimate knowledge of every detail of bank- ing and finance. He was born in Canada, and is a prominent Oddfellow and member of the A.O.U.W., and IS known throughout Toronto and vicinity as an able gentleman, well deserving of his success, and honorable in all transactions, and a credit to the enterprise he re- presents. A. J. McLEAN, ONE of the most popular and widely patronized mer- chant tailoring ,'stablishmenls in this city well deserving mention i,, that of Mr. A. J. McLean. Mr. McLean has had an extended experience cutting and making gentlemen's wearing apparel, and embarked in business on his own account in 1885 at 372 yueen street west. The large custom he soon secureo proved the sagacity of the venture and he was compelled some months ago to seek more commodious quarters, and re- moved to the splendid store now occupied at 410 Spadina avenue, Mr, McLean carries a full stock of imported and domestic woollens, suitings, trouserings, cloths, etc, in all the new styles made poDular by the decrees of - £_-t^jf tin t viy-. J.iKi l>- .^^ _l TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 109 fashion, and cuts and makes suits, overcoats, ct:., to order ii. a superior manner, guaranteeing in .ill cases a perfect fit and first-class workmanship. No goods leave his establishment without undergoing his Cireful inspection, and he will always be lonnd correct, painstaking and untiring in his attentions to please all favoring him with patronnge. Mr. Mclean was born and raised in Canaaa. He is deservedly successful .is a business man and among his permanent patrons are many of the best dressed men in the city. Samples and self-measurement card sent on application. AIKENHEAD HARDWARE CO. N old pioneer business in the hardware line in To- 1 ronto is that now controlled by the Aikenhead ^ Hardware Company, of which Mr. T. E. Aikenhead present, the Aikenhead Hardware Company. The company are to-day one of the largest and most influen- tial in their line of business, being extensive importers, wholesale and retail dealers in builders' and general hardware, machinists' and carpenters' tools, bar iron and steel and fine table and pocket cutlery. The offices and salesrooms of the company are located at 6 Adelaide street east, and occupy a fine three-story and basemen* building, 25 x 140 feet in dimensions, heavily si icked with a fine assortment of hardware and tools of every descrip- tion, bar iron and steel, pocket and t^ible cutlery of the best foreign and domestic manufacture. The leading specialties handled by the company and of which they are sole agents are Coburn Patent Trolley Hangers, for parlor, barn and fire-house doors, Hardsley's Patent Wood Door Knobs, Norton Door Check and Spring, Valentine's Felt Weather-strip, Iron Stable Fittings, Fairbanks' Scales and Rasper's Oat Cleaner. Besides a large local wholesale and retail patronage the company control an extensive wholesale trade throughout the Dominion, and the reputation enjoyed by this old established concern is second to none in Canada for the superior quality of the goods handled and its honorable and upright busi- ness methods. Mr. T. E. Aiken- head is one of our most ener- getic and popular business men, vvho during his long business career in this city has ever fiursued a policy marked by iberality, probity and the strictest honor. He is a Canadian by birth and is held in the highest esteem by a large circle of patrons ar d friends. spared no pains or expense to carry out his purpose. Combining long experience in the shoe business with excellent discrimination in the matter of taste, he has been able to most successfully cater to the wants of Toronto's best citizens in the matter of fine footwear and fully satisfy the most fastidious with the artistic make-up and quality of the goods in this establishment. Mr. McPherson occupies three sp,icious floors and a base- ment, each being 75 x 30 feet in area. The premises are elegantly equipped, and the stock carried, which is the finest and best in Toronto, is valued at $50,000. No one can fail to be properly fitted out of the large and varied stock which is always carried in this popular establish- ment. Last year Mr. McPherson sold $87,000 worth of goods and his prices in all cases are extremely moderate. In the stock will be found the Ladies' Footwear of John Foster & Co., the finest goods in the world, and in the men's line those of Edwin Clapp, which are admittedly GEORGE Mcpherson P' is manager. The business dates back to 1830 when the lirm of Ridout Bros, was established ; afterwards the firm became Ridout. Aikenhead & Crombie, and on the retirement of Mr. Ridout the business was carried on bv Aikenhead & Crombie. At the beginning of the present year the style became at at the EW business establishments in the city of Toronto have attained the prominence that distinguishes the house of Mr. George McPherson, dealer in art footwear, at 186 Yonge street. This flourishing business was established twelve years ago by Messrs Kennedy & Co., who conducted it till 1891, when Mr. George McPherson became sole proprietor. He has always aimed to draw the finest class of caitomeri to hia establishment, and has . ., '■ ■ ife.'' « ■ • . , mmmstmssimfiaf^ ■^ =; t-'.;!,'-''^'-' ' ",-i •>; I*' '*"7%i.^:.n J ■' ■'* ." ja '11 ■ It 4 ■ m ^SJS^' vil ■ , : "^ l-'«^ m i i America's finest. Mr. McPherson came to Toronto from Hamilton, where he was for a long time part owner in the bouse of John McPherson & Co., shoe manufacturers. He is widely known in trade circles for his strict integ- rity and mechanical skill, and well deserves the abundant saccest that has followed his energetic eCTorts, ;T_ai.^L4^^titj.ui.. . ■ i.VK''*^''*'*':^-^^^^^ no TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUS'. RATED. ROLPH. SMITH & CO. THE business o( llthoKrapliing aiul engraving is one which calls for the exercise of a vast amount of skill and high artistic talent and has been brought to perfection by iha representative houses of the Dominion. Among these a conspicuous place is occupied by Messrs. Roiph, Smith & Co., whose attainments in this interesting line have secured the enthusiastic encomiums of lovers of the art. The estp.blishment was founded in 1842, Messrs. J. T. Kolph, I'rank Kolph and David Smith coming into control in 1870. The house to-day has an immense business cf the best and most desirable character, com- manding a widespread wholesale trade throughout Canada, extrsnding from ocean to ocean. They are also extensive importing stationers, die sinkers and embossers. The gentlemen composing this firm bring to bear the highest qualifications for their duties, managing their ••^S:; great business with a wisdom and enterprise that might be advantageously imitated by others li!ss firmly estab- lished. The prssihle not'ce and after the best kn(,wn Ktyle of the art. For this work rea.sonable charges prevail. Miss I'attinson is an expert in the m.-iking and hat trimming line, and is possessed of the highest order of tf''.Hto ,is to what is not only becoming but elegant in the millin- ery Irado. She follows fashions closely and no lady need be out of fashion if she will consult the tastoof Miss Pattinson, nor need one wear a hat or bonnet that is ill-becoming. In this store will bo found at all times the best modes in lioth trimmed and untrimmed hats and bonnets, and also a great variety of ribbons, flowers, plumes, etc. A fine display of these goods is to be seen at all times. Moderate prices rule for first-class goods, and very many of the hest people ii. the city are her patrons. Through her long experience in the business Miss Pattinson has gained special commendation from the public at large. Her spacious premises comprise two flats 30x18 feet, affording every convenience for carrying on trade and the prosecution of her prosperous and growing business. J. TASKER. THE establishment of Mr. ]. Tasker, baker and confec- tioner, occupies spacious and commodious rooms at No. 270 Queen street west, corner Beverley street. The business was established in 1887 by the present proprietor and has been conducted most successfully. The premises occupied are elegant and the store is hand- somely fitted up and specially arran, .'or the business, which enables Mr. Tasker to displ.ay his goods to great advantage. He is a practical baker and confectionery manufacturer, and is so known in Toronto. In both the manufacture of confectionery and in the baking of bread, cake, and also that of pastry baker, he has no equal, nor are his products equalled for their excellence in the city. Both the products of the bakery and confectionery are admittedly of the first and purest quality. Mr. Tasker makes a :ipecialty in elegant wedding cakes, and is always prepared to furnish parties and private families with any kind and design of cak« on short notice, and at favorable prices, being splendidly equipped for the business, lie also manufactures ice cream and summer beverages in large <|uantitios through the season and of such very excellent quality that he has established a splendid patronage in botu Mr. Tasker'does a large business and has the custom Oi the best people. In no respect is his products second to those of any "jompetitor in fhocity, but IS a matter of fact they lead all others. Mr. Tasker has been a resident of Toronto for some years and has the high esteem of alt acquaintances. ■A,.- " ■"■^iv^'^jp" 114 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED A. & S, NORDHEIMER. % If- If THE weil-kuown house of A. 4 S. Nordheimer, Toron- to, are the pioneers of the music trade in Canada. Mr. Abraham and Samunl Nordheimer, its founders, were born in Bavaria, Germany, and are <' ^icendants of an old ancestral tamily whose members for two hundred yerrs have filled high social, political, vofesjiional and mercantile offices. An elder brother. Dr. Nordheimer, a great literary and oriental scholar of great European repuir'),>n, who accepted a professorship in the Univer- sity and Theological Seminary of Now York city, w the means of bringing the younger brothers to this country. Mr. Abraham Nordheimer, being an excellent musician, was induced to follow his profession, while bis brother Samuel accepted a position in the well-known dry goods house of A. T. Stewart & Co. While on a visit to New York, General Torrence, in command of Her Majesty's troops in Canada, met Mr. Nordheimer and was so favorably impressed with hit great musical abilility that he finally induced him to come to Kingston, then the capital of Canada, and give musical tuition in the family of Sir Charles Bagot, the Governor-General, and ether leading families, and in this old, historic town ibortly afterwards, he organized in connection with a piano and music room the first musical society formed m Canada, which he himself conducted. Some three years later bis younger brother was prevailed upon to fellow him to Canada, much *o the regret of his em- ployer. Mr. Stewart, who had taken quite a liking to him, i>nd to the day of his death maintained a friendly corres- pondence with him. His arrival in Kingston was the occasion of the founding of the music house of A. & S. Nordheimer, though the headquarters of the fiim were afterwards establiiihed at Toronto, with branches at Montreal, Quebec, London, Kingston and Hamiltor. This was in 1843, and since thut period this firm has i^een the leading factor in the musical education o' the people of Canada, in the organization and support of musical societies and clubs sind in other ways advancing the musical interests of the community. They were the first to erect music halls in Toronto and Montreal, thus greatly beautifying those cities. In i860 Mr. Abraham Nordheimer died while travelling abroad, and his son, Mr. Albert Nordheimer, a young man of excel'.ent busi- ness ability and a finished musical education, took his father's piace in the firm and has since been a great acquisition to the same, a large share of the busiofess nanagement falling upon his shoulders. In 1878 the Canadian government placed a duty upon all pianos brought from the United States, raising the prices of NOBDHFIMER BU!LDING, KING S7RHKT FRONTAGE imported instruments from one to two hundred dollars. Mr. Nordheimer was at that time handling only leading American makes of pianos, the Steinway anu 'he Chick- ering, whose world-wiile reputation is so well known as to need no further comment. In 1880 the Messrs. Nordheimer started to manufacture pianos, and since that time the Nordheimer piano has not only been endorsed by leading musicians, but is tc be found gracing the drawing-rooms of many of the leading citizens of Canada. The wonderful succpss of this house, giving rise to an imperative necessity fur larger accommodations and a desire on the part of the management to have their manufacturing and other interests more closely united, resulted in plans for the present large double structure] consistmg of t i\o large buildings joining each other, one facing on King, the other on Coll irne street. A repre- sentative of thi. Musical Times visited the building. It is one of the most imposing business edifices in 'ho city of Torouto, being six stories in height and over two hundred feet in length. The architectural design and finish is in English renaissance. The front is of Ohio stone and pressed buff brick, with iron balconies and p' ojecting corners. The show window is full plate glass. The main entrance is finished in white marble and mahogany. The ground floor is an open vista leading to the grand staircase in the centre of the building. This staircase has a very wide approach, with a landing near the bottom where the stairs divide and- leave a space which will be utilized as a private office, and lighted by handsome stained glass lights. A feature of the ware- rooms is a gallery, opening into the floor above, band somely panelled and surmounted by a balustiade. At 'he lop of the grand stuirca^e you pass over a panelled bridge into recitation hall, -.vhich has a seating rapacity for three or f^ur hundri^d people. Opening into this hall are musical parlors, where the various styles of pianos handled by tne firm can be seen. The third floor will be used as warerooms, and the fourtl%will be given up to artists' studios, and will be occupied by tee leading musicians of Toronto, the majority of them having already been secured. The fifth and sixth floors will be devoted tc second-hand ir.struments, repairing, etc. The rear building will be used exclusively for manufacturing purposes. It contains two hoists running from basem.2nt to top of building. The entire premises are heated by steam and lighted by electricity. Mr. S. Nordheimer has been for many years president of the Phiiharmonic Society, and also connected "ith a number of ths prin- cipal moneyed institutions of Toronto. His suburban residence, " Glen j£dith," con3isting of a pa:K of forty , acres, is situated on an eminence commaiiding a view of the :ity. Lake Ontario and the Niagara Falls. Mr. Nordheimer is consul for the German Empire. ■ .>;>.'i'^,Aw^i*v-:<.^ fi^ •'tTfi^'S- ^■'-'-'.'^ TT,,'- ^1^.*, <}■*'_ V'TV 7,'..il\-' TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. US NORDHEIMBR BUILDING, COLBORNB STRBBT FRONTAGE. QUEEN CITY OIL WORKS. AMONG the firmly established, reliable and representative business con- cerns which have manifested such a worthy and legitimate !>pirit of enterprise in the development of the industrial and c.mmercial interests of Toronto, pre-eminently stands the Queen City Oil Works, kaowu the country over as manufacturers and proprietors of numerous famous brands of lubricating and burning oils, whose head office is located at No. 30 Front street east. This is the largest house in its line in the Dominion, doing the greatest wholesale and jobbing business in their specialties, extending all throughout Canada from Halifax to Vancouver Island. Tne style of tho firm is Samuel Rogers & Co., and the business wri established in 1878 by Mr. Rogers, to whose untiring energy and great ability is due the brilliant success; and prosperity of the bouse. The Queen City Oil Works are recognized as the leader in the important developrient of the processes requisite to the production of thoroughly reliable and superior oil, and its successful efforts have served to maintain it steadily <.n the van of progress. Messrs. Rogers & Co. are especially prominent as bole proprietors and manufacturers of the Peerless oils and greases, while they also deal largely in oils of all kinds. The " Peerless " oils have invariably been awarded gold medals wherever and whenever they have been placed in competition with other brands. Messrs. Rogers & Co., in fact, have built up a solid ziA enduring reputation on fhe basis of fine goods. They have never desired to enter into competition with low grade, inferior oils, which are a constant source of annoyance and danger to consumers, and this may be considered as one of the secrets of their success— a clear knowledge of the f t that the best always pays in the end, both for the buyer and seller. Their cylinder, engine, dynamo and other oils have stood the test of years and have been pronounced by the largest consumers to be the best extant for utility and economy. A splendid stock of these oils is kept on hand, from whicn the largest orders are filled promptly and satisfactorily. The business methoas of Rogers & Co. have been marked by integiity. inireasing activity and sound judgment. The houst has kept Abreast of the times, and has easily k'spt in the van in meeting the .nost active demands of the trade. ■ STfa.i»T;r; ^-rv.vy.riii i irn :MBriinan' ■ «>c. 116 TORONTO, THE QUEKN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. WHALEY, ROYCE & CO. THE representative and, in fact, the only house in its special line in Canada is that of Whaley, Royce & Co.. importers and manufacturers of musical instru- ments, a,id engravers, printers and publishers of all kinds of sheet, band and orchestra music. The business was established in June, 1887, by the firm of P. W. Graham r remodelled throughout and is now the most complete of any house in the Dominion, the basement being used for lithographing and printing music, the ground floor the retail department, sheet music and music books, and ofhces ; the first flat, stock and sample, room ; second flat. Imperial band instrument manufactory, music en- graving, electroplating in all its branches, together with flats of adjoining building (136 Yong.i street) ; the Duplex drum factory; third flat, musical mer- chandise, trimmings, and 3lore rooms for sur- plus stock of sheet music, music books, etc.; the fourth flat being used for shipping, packing, and the stock of large instruments; the whole covering upwards of 10,000 square feet of floor space. The plant is equipped with all the latest improved machinery and appliances operated by electric motors from their own plant. The firm operate the finest outfit for electroplatmg band instruments in the country, and regularly employ upwards of twenty-seven skilled mechanics and two travelling salesmen In July, 1893, they bought out Reimers' piano faciory at 48 Temperance street, where they employ in addition twenty-five men, manufacturing for the trade chiefly upright pianos, handsomely finish- ed in rosewood, oak, cherry, walnut, ash, mahogany and birch. The tone of these pianos is not surpassed by any other manufacturers, and are general favoritf.J among music loving people. Their celebrated Imper- ial band instruments are known throughout America, and their trade, which is chiefly a jobbing trade with the small dealers, extends from one end of the Dominion to the other. Messrs. Whaley and Royce are both natives of Canada, Mr. Royce having been born and raised in Toronto, and Mr. Whaley near Acton, Ont. Both are enterprising and energetic young business men. who give close personal atten* tion to every detail of their business, and are highly respected in trade circles for their honorable and upright business dealings. & Co., at the corner of V.'ilton avenue and Yonge street. In 1888 Messrs. Whaley, Royce & Co. purchased the busiress, and a year later, on account of the rapid increase in the business, were compelled to remove to the present location, 158 Yonge street. The premises consist of a commodious five-story brick building, 22 X 77 feet ii. dimejsioos, and which has been recently EASTMURE &. LIGHTBOURN. AMONG the most successful of the representatives of great insurance companies in Canada, Messrs. Eastmure & Lightbourn deserve prominent men- tion. The firm is composed of Arthur Lionel Eastmure and Francis Joseph Lightbourn, both long resident in Toronto. Their general offices, Toronto street, Toronto, a handsome suite having substantial fittings of panelled oak, occupy a central position in that portion of the business district devoted chiefly to insurance, banking, loan and legal interests. Here also are the head offices in Canada of the Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company of New York, of which they are Dominion chief cjents. The branches specially conducted are Accident, Employ- ers' and General Liability, Plate Glass, Fire and Guarrntee, and in each of these, excepting Fire, the firm's iigency connections extend all over Canada. The Companies at present represented are the Lloyds, Cale- donian Fi/e, London Guarantee and Accident, and the Travelers, of Hartford, all well known and of the firjt rank. Mr. Eastmure was born in Greenwich, England, in 1858, coming with his relatives to this country ten years later. He was educated at Sherbrooke, Bishops' College, Lennoxville, and at Montieal. After devoting a year to newspaper work, the foundation of the firm's present business was commenced in 1880. Removing to Toronto in 1887, Mr. Eastmure for some years gave exclusive attention (O the Ontario field, and in 1890 the present firm name was adopted, Mr. Lightbourn, a native of Bermuda, former'y of the head office staff of the Imperial Bank, becoming a partner. Mr. Light- bourn is a son of A. H. Lightbourn, Es<|., of Beverley street, Toronto, and Sunnylands, Oakville. He is a brother of Edmund T. Lightbourn, Manage' of the Ontario Loan & Investment Co., and of the lue A. G, Lightbourn, of Messrs. Walton & Lightbourn, Victoria street. Both are prominent in social and athletic circles, being actively connected with the Argonaut, Victoria and Athenaeum Clubs, The Island Amateur Aquatic Associa- tion, St. George's Society, etc. Tlipy are members of the Anglican Church, Mr. Eastmure being one of the auditors and a sidesman of All Sainis', Sherbourne street. He has been a member of the Toronto Board of Trade for some years. The standing of the firm in financial and business circles is excellent. OAK HALL. CONSPICUOUSLY attractive among the many fine large business structures of Toronto is the new Oak Hall building, directly opposite St. James' Cathe- dral, covering the four numbers, 115, 117, 119 and 121 King street east. The Oak Hall Clothing House in To- ronto was founded about a quarter of a century ago on the identical spot where this great retail clothing busi- ness is conducted to-day, and the old building in its way was just as unique in style and as attractive in its day as the larger and more imposing new edifice which has taken its place. The Oak Hall Clothing House of Toronto, as is well known, is one of the large retail depots of the world- famous W. E. Sanford Manufacturing Company (Limited), founded by the Hon. W. E. Sanford, Senator, in 1858, havingits headquarters and immense manufacturingestab- lishments in Hamilton, and maintaining extensive whole- sale branches in Winnipeg, and Victoria, B.C. The retail depots of this great clothing manufacturing concern in TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 117 Ontario are known as the Oak Hall Clothing Houses, one being located in Windsor, another at St. Catharines, a third at Hamilton, still another at London, while the large&c of the five is the famous Oak Hall Clothing House of Toronto. These retail branches are the leading cloth- ing establishments in their respective localities and, owing to the direct and intimate conneciion with the great wholesale manufacturing concern — admittedly the largest in Canada— each one of them possesses the ad- vantage of an extent of stock, variety of patterns, and a one-price figure so dost to the actual first cost of male- rial and expert and reliable workmanship, that any fair competition in quality and price with Oak Hall clothing is clearly impossible. The immense retail business in Oak Hall clothing is wholly the result of this acquired ability to supply the public with reliable, stylish and well made garments at the mere profit over the cost of making them. The advantage enjoyed by these who buy Oak Hall clothing exists in the fact that the largest maker buys material at more favorable prices, because Ye buys in immense quantities at a time. He employs and can afford to employ the very best cutters on the continent, which assures perfect fitting garments, and there is the further desirable features associated with trading at Oak Hall, in that the customer is brought al- most into direct contact with the maker, because he buys his clothing at the maker's retail store. The great pop. ularity of this plan of business is evidenced by tha tremendous growth of the retail trade of Toronto's Oak Hall. Its patrons comprise the intelligent majority of the community who are particular about the quality, style, fit and finish of the garments they buy. and who have learned to appreciate the Oak Hall one-price and the reliable character of Oak Hall clothing through the years of their patronage at this standard old clothing house. One of its leading features is its immense depart- ment for youths' and boys' suits. In this alone Oak Hall enjoys a distinctive reputation which almost amounts to fame A picturesque architectural style distinguishes the row Oak Hall Building from any other in Toronto. It is four stories high, with a high, central tower and two smaller towers at each corner. Tho entire front is of iron, with large plate glass windows; the plate in the show windows on the ground floor being the largest ever imported into CanaJa. A wide, lofty entrance leads into the stores, and the centre of this entrance is centered on a bee-line with the entrance of St. James' Cathedral across the way. Twelve gigantic figures of historic inter- est, cast in bronze and imported exTiressly for this build- ing, embellish its front. The ceilings within are of anusual height, and exceptionally good light is assured with the large windows in front and back and the great skylight in the centre. In the evening the stores are brilliantly illuminated with electric lights. Every con- venience is provided for the comfort of Toronto's Oak Hall patrons, and their requirements are served by the same large staff of gentlemanly salesmen which has been with this house almost from the day it began business nearly a quarter of a century ago. The establishment is under the management of Mr. Robinson Pirie, and every detail connected with this vast business has bis active, personal supervision. THE BANK OP TORONTO. THIS bank was duly organized and incorporated in 1855, and its capital stock of two millions of dollars has always been held at a high premium, as one of th 1 safest of investments. At the present time its stock is ^L, ij^sm m held at about an average of 240 to 250 per cent., buyers offering 235 with no sellers. The affairs of the bank are in a most prosperous condition ; its business shows a steady annual increase, and the last yearly report is one that reflects the highest credit upon the management. The assets on May 31st, 1803, amounted to 914,417,160, wdiile the deposits aggregated the splendid sum of 98,758,- 967, thus being more '.ban four times the capital. 'The items of loans and bills discounted amounted to $11 ,938,- 510, thus insuring the great income which this institution is noted for. Last year the net profits, after making full provisions for all losses, deducting interest and expenses, were $284,997, to which adding the previous balance at profit and loss of 138,983 made $323,981, from which dividends aggregating ten p er cent, were declared ; Jioo,- 000 was added to the Rest account, and $23,981 carried forward. The Rest now amounts to the magnificent sum of $1,800,000. The bank has $1,382,553 of notes in circu- lation. The excellence of the management and the desir- able ckss of its customers is shown in the fact, that the ban;, last year only had $4,842 of overdue debts, and for each of the last five or six years, less than $6,000 has been overdue at statement. The bank has placed its branches most judiciously in large and prosperous cities and towns only, two being in Montreal, the other twelve in this province. Its connections are of a very desirable character, its agents in London, Eng., being The City Bank (Ltd), and in New York, the National Bank of Commerce. Collections are promptly made on all points, exchange is bought and sold, letters of credit issued, and ever/ legitimate facility accorded custom- ers. The Board of Directors is pre-eminently a representative one, and under President Gooderham's guidance, the bank has been ex- ceptionally prosperous, and he is recognized as one of Canada's ablest financiers, Mr. Duncan Coulson, the General Manager, has had vast experience, and brings to bear special qualifica- tions for the onerous post. He has the valued support of Mr. Hugh Leach as Assistant Gener- al Manager, and Mr. J. Hender- son as Inspector. The bank's building is a very fine structure, valued at a low estimate at $120,- 000. The dimensions are 50 x 125 feet, and the counting room and offices are exceptionally commodious and well arranged, affording evevy facility for the transaction of business, and the bank is in every respect a model financial insti- tution, and in a marked degree illustrates the result of a consistent adherence to a sound and conserva- tive policy. It is one of the most solidly prosperous banks in the Dominion, and is deservedly popular with the active business men, and among its depositors are found many of the leading concerns in Canada. 118 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 3"'"' ■ »^ ft • THE TORONTO BREWING AND MALTING CO. IN reviewing the brewing and malting trade of Canada, the {lublishers of this work have taken special pains tu give due prominence to those concerns whose products have achieved far more than a mere local or material renown, but are to-day widely known in foreign countries as being equal, and with few exceptions far superior, to those of all other rival institutions. Canada to-dcy is surpassed by no other country for the fine quality of its ales, and this fact has been fully demon- strated after a fair and juat competition, where the highest awards have been given Canadian ales in preference to all other competitors. The Toronto Brewing and Malting Co., Ltd., is one of the largest and most important of Toronto's famous breweries, and the ales, porter and half-and-half bearing the trade mark of this company are well known and in constantly increasing demand from one end of Canada to the other. The company was incorporated in 1874, with a paid up capital of fioo.oco. The brewery itself is on., of the oldest in :he countiy, the first brewery having been built ty Mr. John Aldwell in 1846. Since the present com- pany assumed control they have almost entirely rebuilt the old plant and made many improvements, as well as equipped the brewery with ^he latest improved machinery and appliances. The premises have a frontage on Simcoe street of 360 feet, on Anderson street of 120 feet and on William street of 180 feet, the main buildmg being a six-story brick structure, used as the malt house, with a capacity of 170,000 bushels of malt per annum. The brewery is a large four-story brick building, con- taining immense brew kettles, .<«!&s.-i frrt.'^.-.^'i-ax-'r • \ ^«^^T;;v7^•v;::^7V■"^ "^'^"';^¥'p;'^*?^'^»J■^^)J;■^■•^.i^•^:^ 130 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. p.. i-. McKENDRY & CO. ONE of the best patronized establishments in Toronto is McKendry & Go's dry goods and millinery emporium. It is a spacious, elegant and well-appointed store, having a fine plate glass front, 25 x 150 feet in di- mensions, a truly metropolitan establishment, where every department is complete with the very latest novelties. Here is displayed an exceedingly fine as- sortment of everything coming under the general head of dry goods, from the cheapest calicoes to the most exquisite dress fabrics, and a superb line of Parisian millinery, including the newest styles and patterns in bonnets, hats and trimmings in great variety, remarkably low prices being quoted. No interior article whatever enters the slock, in the selection of which unusual judg- ment is exercised, and patrons may feel assured of finding first-class goods and genuine bargams in all departments, as well as of receiving prompt and polite attention in every instance here. The business premises are well- ordered and tastefully fitted up throughout ; everything about the establishment bespeaking order and excellent management, while upwards of one hundred clerks, sales- ladies, etc., are employed. The trade of the house bemg of both a wholesale and retail character, a very extensive and A i stock is carried and systematically arranged in departments, comprising housefurnishings, rich silks, satins and velvets, fine cassimeres, dress goods and trim- mings in great variety, beautiful cloaks, wraps, shawls and mantles, handsome suits, ribbons, laces and embroi- deries, mourning goods, undergarments corsets and white goods, staple goods, cottons, ginghams, prints, mus- lins, sheetings, flannels, linens, etc., a specialty being made of fine imported Irish linen; also, gents' furnish- ings, notions, hosiery, gloves, parasols, fans, jewelry ornaments, toilet articles and fancy goods ; while in the millinery department can be found hats and bonnets, both trimmed and untrimmed, in every shape, form or design ; elegant plumes, feathers, flowers, plushes, silks, beads, and everything in the line of fash- ionable millinery goods. The house enjoys a large and influential patronage, mostly confined to the Prov- ince. This flourishing house was established in i8'/o, bv the present proprietor, Mr. J. N, McKendry, run- ning under the title of McKendry & Co., and during its existence its progress has been very marked having been conducted with gratifying success, which is mainly due to the high quality of gocds offered to the public, com- bined with the lowest consistent prices ; and also to the tireless energy and sterling integrity of Mr. McKendry. He deals with most of the Canadian markets, but gets his fancy goods and mantles direct from Europe, making regular trips there for that purpose. Mr McKendry is a native of Ireland, and an esteemed resident of Toronto for the past sixteen years. He is an admirable type of the self-made man, and cannot be" accorded too great praise for his perseverance and enterprise, and finds himself to-day rewarded by the great prosperity that attends his house. TORONTO ELECTRIC MOTOR CO. ELECTRICITY, as an illuminating and motive power, has daily grown in universal favor, and it is conse- quently not a matter of surprise that in all parts of the Dominion of Canada representative and substantial concerns ire being rapidly organized to place before the public the simplest and most practical means of applying electricity to various purposes. In this connection special reference is made in this Commercial Review to the progressive and reliable Toronto Electric Motor Company, Manufacturers of Dynamos and Motors, whose offices, etc., are situated at No. 107 Adelaide street west. This Company has been in existence but a short time, but with ample capital, the executive officers being Mr. ]. C. McLachlan, Manager, and Mr. H. Albertson, Secretary. The Company occupies suitable premises and manufactures constant potential motors, dynamos for incandescent lighting and electro-plating, power generators, etc. , and makes a specialty of repairing electric machinery of all kinds. The Company's Toronto motor meets the demand for practically constant speed, small cost of repairs, and the highest efficiency. It is extremely simple in construction, and the armature resistance so low that the speed is practically constant under all loads. These splendid motors are adapted for all purposes for which electric power can be used. The Company's Jenney Dynamos always maintain automatic ally a constant pressure, whatever the number of lamps in circuit, without any adjustment of rhoostat. Those who want their lamps to show a long life and show a uniform light to the end should obtain ono of these unrivalled Jenney dynamos, which are general favorites wherever introduced. The Company's Jenney plating machines have overcome all difficulties and are unsur- passed for electro plating, electrotyping, etc. Orders are immediately attended to at very moderate prices, and estimates are furnished for all descriptions ot motors, dynamvs, etc. Messrs. McLachlan and A.bertson are well-known throughout Ontario. Mr. Albertson was for several years Superintendent of Elliott's Implement Works, London, Ont., and also of the Automatic Mower Works, Chicago. In the latter concern he became an expert in electrical work. The Company is desirous that those interested should call and see their motors at work in several places in Toronto, where they are giving entire satisfaction, owing to their superiority and reli- ability. For information address 107 Adelaide street west, Toronto, NORTHROP & LYMAN CO. PEW departments of commercial and industrial activity in Toronto are of greater i.-nportance to the commu- nity than that in which the practical manufacturing chemist biings to bear upon his professional skill and ex- perience. In this connection we desire to refer specially to the representative and reliable concern known as the Northrop & Lyman Company, manufacturers, general agents and dealers in all kinds of patent medicines, whose office, salesrooms and laboratory are situated at 21 Front street west. This extensive business was orifti- nally founded at Newcastle in 1854, and eventually, in 1874, was removed to Toronto, and in 1883 the present Company was organized, with ample capital ; Mr. II. S. Northrop being President, and Mr, John Lyman th# Vice-President, and J. H. .McKinnon, Secretary. They occupy a spacious four-story building 26 x 165 feet in area, with superior cellars, elc. The laboratory is one of the largest and best equipped in Canada, being sup- plied with the latest improved apparatus, appliances and machinery, operated by steam power. Skilled chemists are employed, who carefully supervise all operations in the laboratory. They manufacture dozens of standard patent medicines, also bay rum, perfumes, ointments, elixirs, etc. All goods bearing their brand are always recognized by the trade as standard productions, and are absolutely unrivalled for reliability, purity and uniform excellence. Orders are promptly and carefully filled at the lowest possible prices. The trade of the Company now extends throughout the entire Dominion. Seven trav- elling salesmen are employed, and all goods are fully warranted. Messrs. Northrop and Lyman were born in the United States. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 121 BARKER & SPENCE'S SHORTHAND AND BUSINESS SCHOOL. THOSE who desire to obtain a thoroughly good busi- ness education, including all branches requisite to {fill the most responsible positions, should call upon or communicate with Messrs. Barker & Spence's widely- known Shorthand and Business School, centrally located at 12, 14 and 16 King street west, Toronto. This suc- cessful business school was opened in 1800, and the average annual attendance is about 300. Pi;pils come from all sections of Ontario. This college is open both LiiJjLU /////// ° during the day and evening, and affords the finest facili- ties for those desirous of becoming proficient in book- keeping, business arithmetic, shorthand, typewriting, correspondence, penmanship, and all the varied subjects that make op the curriculum of a first-class school of ..this kind. The charges for tuition are extre; lely moderate and well within the reach of the salaried cle.~'.: or assist- ant. Those who wish to take a full business course or perfect themselves in shorthand, or any other subject, should obtain full information from the Principals con- cerning the terms and regulations of this excellent insti- tDtion. The proprietors have adopted the Isaac Pitman System of Phonography in their Business Collefre. The Principal of their shorthand department is the gentleman whom Messrs. I. Pitman & Sons have selected to take charge of their newspaper publications in Canada of the Isaac Pitman System, which places this school as a shorthand college in the front rank. The Principals are talented and expert accountants, one being a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, which fact is a sufficient proof that their work will be of the very best. They have no trouble in placing their grad- uates in good positions, and the names of their influential Board of Examiners is given in their school announce- ment. They keep on hand full supplies of shorthand books and periodicals, reporters' note books and station- ery, fountain pens, etc., and supply promptly verbatim reporters and experienced typewriters. The testimo- nials received by the Principals from many'of our lead- ing merchants, bankers and otherr reflect the highest honour on their methods of teaching, and their future prospects are of the most encouraging character. The Principals are well known residents of Toronto ; Mr. Spence being a popular Orangeman, Secre'ary of Steven- son Masonic Lodge, and Noble Grand of Covenant I. O. O. F., also a Captain in the 34th Battalion. H. & C. BLACHFORD. UNQUESTIONABLY the leading, largest and most popular footwear emporium in Toronto is that of Messrs. H. & C. BlachforJ, importers of English, French and American goods, and fashionable boot and shoemakers, at 83 to 89 King street east. This establish- ment was founded in 1864, by Mr. A. Blachford, and in 1870 came under the control of the present firm, who have since increased the stock, extended the trade and added many new customers to those left them by their predecessor. The premises utilized, a spacious, commo- di6iis store, 50x100 feet in area, is handsomely and attractively fitted up in modern style, all the surround- ings being in perfect keeping with the character of the business. Polite clerks and assistants are always in attendance and every care paid to patrons. The stock of boots and shoes is the largest and finest to be found in the city and comprises everything in the line of footwear in all sizes and widths, for ladies, gentlemen, boys, misses and children, including the celebrated goods of such reputable American manufacturers as Geo. E. Barnard & Co., J. & T. Cousins, Baldwin & Lamkin, Hathaway, Soule & Harrington, and Canadian manufac- ture J. &T. Bell, and other houses of like celebrity. The firm also have a splendid assortment of slippers, outing shoes, fancy shoes and footwear especially adapted for cyclists.yachtsmen, oarsmen, baseball, cricket, tennis, cro- quet players, etc. These goods are all superior in every respect, fully warranted, and are sold at prices that defy competition. The custom department of this establish- ment Is a distinguishing feature, and the boots and shoes turned out are not surpassed in quality, style, and perfection of fit. The trade of the Messrs. Blachford is not confined to Toronto, but comes from all the surrounding cities and towns, and is not only large but of the most substantial charactei . Both members of the firm are men of enterprise and experience, and fully understand the wants of^ the trade, and aro deservedly popular. TEETZEL & SMITH. THE history of the prominent representatives of the merchant tailors' art in the City of Toronto would be incomplete without special mention of the progressive ancl reliable firm of Messrs. Teetzel & Smith, whose store is located at 145 Yonge street. 'This flourish- ing and steadily increasing business was established in 1885 by Mr. B. E. Teetzel, who eventually admitted Mr. F. M. Smith into partnership. Both partners are thoroughly practical and artistic cutters and tailors, who have built up an influential patronage, not only in Toronto, but also in Ontario. They devote their entire attention and ability to custom work, and the garments made by them are recognized by a critical public as perfect in style, fit and artistic workmanship. To seek their services once is to be their patron always. Among their permanent customers are many of Toronto's best dressed citizens, who thoroughly appreciate and under> stand the merits of a first-class tailor, who find in this establishment not only the best goods in the country, but also a place where the style and trimming of a garment is a matter of careful study. They employ constantly thirty first class tailors, and the prices for all work are extremely just and moderate. The store is well equipped and is fully stocked with the choicest imported suitings, broadcloths, vestmgs, overcoatings, serges, meltons, chin- chillas, etc., so that the most fastidious customer can readily be suited here. All the latest fabrics are obtained, and all orders are finished at the time agreed on. Messrs. Teetzel & Smith were born in Canada. They are accomplished masters of the tailors' art, liberal and just in their dealings, and have won success by honestly deserving it. A, R. LORIMER. AN old established well-known business man in Toronto is Mr. A, R. Lorimer, importer of fancy goods, stationery, etc. Mr. Lorimer, who was born and educated in Toronto, has had an experience in the business in which he is now engaged extending over a period of 24 years, and established in it since 1876, commencing opera- tions at 193 Yonge Street and removing in 1881 to the ■fV^ ^_' xTr'-w-"^ 122 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED spacious commodious premises now occupied at 150 on the same street. The building is of brick three stories and basement high and 20x90 feet in demensions. It is admirably arranged and complete in all departments and stocked to repletion .vith a fine assortment o( elegant goods, comprising plain and fancy stationery, fancy goods of every description, and china, glassware, souvenirs, etc. A special department is devoted to printing, and here wedding and visiting cards, invitations, etc., are furnished to ordei in the highest style of the art. Mr. Lorimer's trade is principally local and with tourists during the summer. He also fills many orders from sur- rounding citie~> and towns. From five to eight c'erks are regularly employed and during the holidays their force is increased to fourteen. Mr. Lorimer has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and his patronage comes from the best clas.ses of the community. J. TRANCLE-ARMAND & CO- THE largest and handsomest hair goods, hair dressing and perfumery establishment in Canada to-day is that conducted by J. Trancl^-Armand, under the style of J. Trancl^-Armand & Co., at 441 Yonge street and I Carlton street. Mons. Armand established himself in business in this city in 1887, and bringing the widest range of practical experience coupled with a thorough knowledge of the wants of I he trade, he has in the short space of five yiars developed the larg- est business in its special line in Can- ada. His sales- rooms and hair dressing parlorsfor ladies and gentle- men are h a n d- somely furnished throughout and are most complete in every detail, while the stock of hair goods of every de- scription is the largest and most complete in the Dominion, adapted for fashion, protection from colds, or necessity. Armand's hair goods are noted the country over as being of best finish and quality, and constantly in keeping with the latest improvements and fashions. The stock of bangs, fringes, waves, wigs and switches are all made from long hair in great variety of color and price. Gents' toupees and wigs are also made to order. A special department of the business is that devoted to ladies and children's hair trimming, singeing and sham- pooing, hair dressing for balls, concerts, weddings, etc., receiving the attention of skilled artists, seven of whom are regularly employed. I'here are also connected with the establishment handsome hair dressing parlors for gentle- men, where the promptest and most skilled service is ren- dered. Mons. Armand also carries an exceptionally large stock of the finest per- fumery and toilet arti.:les for ladies and gentlemen. Mons, Armand has re- ceived the highest awards at the Pans International and the National Hair Goods Exposition, and at the New York Hair Dress- ing Competition in 1890. Although a native of France, Mons. Armand has become thoroughly identified with all that pertains to the city's growth and prosperity, and is universally esteem- ed and respected by a wide circle of friends and patrons. Among the at- tractions in this line at the Columbian Exposi- tion may be seen an exhibit of Mons. J. TrancU-Armand, the largest hair goods and coiffures and gray hair re- generators on the World's Fair grounds, in the Caoadiao section of the Manuiikctaret BuUdiag. which is executed in the best manner and perfect in every detail. He uses only the best materials, employs skilled workmen who --■: under bis immediate supervision, and being moderate in his prices he has acquired a wide popularity and is doing a splendid business. Repairing IS also attended to and neatly executed. Mr. Braybon is a progressive, enterprising, young business man, well deserving the success he has won and enjoys. He has a fashionable patronage and is recognized as one of the best practical boot makers in the city. 8. B. BRAYBON. ONE among the most popular boot makers in Toronto is S. B. Braybon, who is a thoroughly practical man and can always guarantee the best satisfaction to all favouring him with patronage. He is of English birth, came to the cit^ in 1872, and, after becoming practical and proficient in his trade, embarked in business on his own account, at 177 Bay street, and a year later removed to the premises now occupied at 167 on the same street, where he has a fine store and well-equipped workshop. Mr. Braybon makes a specialty of fine cust..m work. TORONTO SOAP CO. IN these degenerate days of adulteration the consumer of soap has but one safeguard, and that is to purchase none unless it bears the name of some manufacturer recognized as the guarantee of excellence and purity, whose sole object is not the realization of large profits without regard to consequences as they affect customers. Especially is this applicable to soaps, and prominent among the honourable and reliable concerns engaged in their manufacture is the Toronto Soap Company, of which Messrs. W. A. Bradshaw ft Company are the proprietors. This business was founded io 1890, and under able and efficient management its trade hat grown and developed until to-day it covers every part of the Dominion from Halifax to Vancouvei island. The premises occupied comprise two floors and a basement, each 40 X 100 feet in dimensions, located at Nos. 48 and 50 Lombard street. They are admirably arranged for sale and manufacturing purposes, and employment i% given to a number of skilled and competent workmen. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 12S The range of production comprises soaps in which no deleterious or harmful ingredients are allowed to enter. The Company's trade is principally wholesale, while the good name oi their wares is increasing annually in con- sequence of their superior excellence. The Company are extremely generous with their patrons, to whom they make a free gift of choice works of art in return for soap wrappers. Messrs. Dradshaw & Co, are energetic and enterprising business men, who recognize the fact that merit will always win, and upon this well-known maxim they conduct all their dealings. THE QUEEN'S -OTEL. IN every respect The Queen's is the most .prominent, fashionable and best known hotel in the Dominion. It is largely due to this realization of its superiority that has caused it to be so liberally patronized by royal- ty and the nobility as well as by the prominent people of Canada and the United States. This hotel is more like the finest seen at fashionable watering places like Saratoga than the usual city hotel. It covers a wide area and is only three lofty stories in height. Facing the lovely bay and lake, it is ever cool and pleasant in summer, com- mands a magnificent view, and is surrounded by umbrageous shade trees, floral parks with fountains, etc., so that the premises continually remind one of country surroundings in the city. With these exceptional attrac- tions, nowhere else duplicated in Toronto, to which must be added a house having all the modern improvements, with the most refined cuisint in the land, and a perfect service, with the most luxurious accommodations, it is natural that The Queen's stands pre-eminent among Canadian hotels. It was established by the late Captain Dick, and in 1874 Messrs. McGaw & Winnett became the proprietors, and it is but just to say that under their energetic management the house has been continuously pre '.perous, and is a model in every detail. The hotel presents a substantial and attractive appearance, and IS three stories and basement in height, substantially constructed of brick. It is 187x200 feet in dimensions, and is most commodious, light and airy throughout. On the main floor are the offices, reading rooms, cigar store, telegraph office, news stand, etc. The dining hall is of generous dimensions, very artistically decorated, and in every respect a charming apartment. The linen and china are immaculate, the service is unexcelled, while the cuisint is maintained at the highest standard of European excellence. Prominent foreign guests have commented upon the superiority of the bill of fare here. The ladies' parlor and reception rooms are richly furnished, while the guests' rooms are arranged tn tuite. with bath rooms attached. All the modern improvements have been introduced, including safety passenger ele- vators, electric bells, steam heat, etc. The beautiful and spacious grounds are a charming feature. During the season garden parties are held here, and The Queen's always has many American and foreign tourists on its register. It is a luxurious and restful home alike for King street. Among the distinguished guests at The Pueen's have been the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia, rince Leopold, Prince George of Wales, Princess Louise, and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, the Marquis of Lome, Earl and Countess of DufTerin, Mar- quis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, I..ord and Lady Stanley, and thousands of the best people of Europe and the business man, the pleasure seeker and the travelling public generally, and no hotel in town is so deservedly popular. With its numerous exits, isolated from business blocks and being only three stories in height, render any acciden' from fire an impossibility. The hotel is con- venient and central to the principal stores, churches and theatres ; it is close to the Union station and the steamer docks, and is yet saved from the noise and bustle of America. Messrs. McGaw & Winnett are also the pfo- prietors of the popular Queen's Royal Hotel at Niagara- on-the-Lake, the most attractive summer resort in the Dominion, and which has many of the most prominent families of the Dominion among its regular patrons. Both these houses are maintained at the same standard — the highest, and Messrs. McGaw & Winnett are worthy of the substantial success achieved. y:«M"tw"s.! ^■■^■o fmmmmmmmm • '\ -'"i;-. "(f"""" 134 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. D. MoCALL & CO. IN the wholesale millinery and fancy dry goods trade of Toronto the representative and most successful house is that of Messrs. U. McCall & Co., whose offices and salesrooms are centrally located at 12 and 14 'VeHinRton street east. This business, which is the largest of the kind in the city.^was established in 1881 by Mr. D. McCall and Mr. Wm Blackley, and their trade now ex- tends throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and the North-West. The premises occupied comprise a superior five-story and basement builamg fully supplied with every convenience and facility for the accommodation and display of the im- mense, well-selected and valuable stock. The first floor is devoted to assorted straw goods; the second, to rib- bons, silks, satins, laces ; the third, to flowers, feathers, hat trimmings, etc., while' the fourth floor is used for mantles, mantle cloths, etc. , and the fifth, for parasols. Tie basement is utilized for shipping, receiving and packing. They handle only the most reliable and choice goods in all departments, and import direct from the most celebrated London, Paris, Berlin and New York houses, while they are always the first in Toronto to display the latest fash- ionable novelties. The partners visit Europe twice annually, and employ constantly twelve travelling sales- men. Orders are filled with the greatest care and dis- patch at the lowest possible prices, and all goods are fully warranted to be exactly as represented. They are influential, honorable and enterprising me.chants, who are extremely popular and respected in trade circles, and they also have a branch in Montreal. TORONTO RAILWAY COMPANY. THE original street railway company of Toronto was established in 1868, and in 1871 it sold out to Keiley Brothers. In 1881 the concern was reorgan- ized, Hon. Frank Smith becoming the President, thus continuing until 1890, when the charter ran out, and the city purchased the lines, cars, plant, etc., for the sum of 11,453,788. The present company purchased the city title at cost, and at the end of thirty years the city has the right to purchase the property at an arbitrated value. This company has a thirty years' exclusive franchise of the lines granted by the city council and confirmed by the Legislature. The > orporation has ample resources at command, and is guided by officers of vast practical experience in the building and operating of^ electric railroads on the improved trolley system. The company has a magnificent power plant and a large number ol men and capacious cars ''lat give the highest satisfaction to the public. The s<;i . ice is perfect, and passengers can go anywhere in the city for one fare. Mr. MclCen- zie, the President, and Mr, H K. Everett, the General ^tanager, are also the company proprietors of a large lactory for the manufacture and repair of electric cars and trailers. The Toronto company employs, all told, upwards oi one thousand bands, and is thus an important feature in the trade of the city. President McKenzie is a fair and just employer, and no road or shops do better by their men. The company is faithfully living up to iis contract with the city, and President McKenzie and his associates are to be congratulated upon the perman- ent success attending their efforts. MYERS & CO. THE leading house in its line in the Dominion, exten- sively engaged in the manufacture of Horse and Cattle Spice, is that of Messrs, Myers & Co., whoso offices and salesrooms in Toronto are situated at ijS- Front street east. This prosperous business was estab- lished in 1889 by Mr. Myers, who is sole proprietor, at 18 King ftreet east. In 1891 he removed to his present quarters, and his trade now extends not only throughout Canada and the United States, but also to Great Britain and othqr countries. Mr. Myers occupies a spacious three-story building, sax 140 feet in area, the first floor being devoted to offices and factory, while the second and third floors are utilized for warerooms. He manu- factures largely Myers' Royal Horse and Cattle Spice, also the Goccoon Licjuid Sheep Dip and Cattle Wash, and Myers" Sanitary Fluid, which is the best disinfectant in existence. His Horse and Cattle Spice is a general favorite with stock raisers and farmers, and is extremely valuable, not only for horses and cattle, but also for sheep. The following is a testimonial from the Honor- able The Minister uf Agriculture, viz : Departmentof Agriculture, Toronto, March 17, 1893. Gentlemen — We have been using your Spice during the present winter with l>oth cattle and sheep. It seems to be equally valuable for both. I noticed especially the benefit on a lot of yearling rams. The change in their appetite and appearance was easily perceived af.er the first week or ten days' feeding, and they have steadily and rapidly gained since. Yours truly, Messrs. Myers & Co., Toronto. John Drydkn. Myers' Spice is sold by millers, seedsmen, grocers, druggists, flour merchants, etc., throughout the Domin- ion ; and is also used with great success in stacking hay, straw and ensilage. Mr. Myers is inventor and sole man- ufacturer of the Royal Horse and Cattle Spice, which has now been used for the last twenty-seven years in Great Britain with remarkable success. Mr. Myers also operates large mills in York and Hull, England. He opened his Toronto house in 1889, and also has a branch at 70 North Clinton street, Chicago, Illinois. About twenty men are employed in Toronto and elsewhere, and they have likewise several travelling salesmen on the road. His horse and cattle spice and other specialties are absolutely unrivalled for reliability and excellence, and the prices quoted for them are excMdingly moderate. 'Tf^frs'^'W?-- ^/^v-*/ TORONTO, THB QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. IM STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND. LIFE Inruranca has passed the argumentative stage. Every intelligent man has long been convinced of the beneficial results that will accrue from the purchase of a policy of insurance in a good company. Among the leading organizations of its type may be cited the Standard Life Assurance Company of Edinburgh, Scotland, which has enjoyed an unblemished record ^ince 1825. This corporation has for years past had representation in the Dominion of Canada, with bead- ■quarters at Montreal and branch offices in Toronto in the well-known Bank cf Commerce building. The following gentlemen, who are widely known in financial and com- mercial circles attend to the interests of the Toronto branch: — Mr. Thomas Kerr, Inspector of Agencies ; W. M. Ramsay, Manager ; and John W. Kerr, Cashier, with the well-known insurance man, Charles Hunter, Chief Agent. The benefits conferred by the holding of a policy in this organization are briefly capable of summary thus: 1, A " Standard " policy forms a provision for widow, children or other relatives, after the assured's death. 2. It forms an endowment for the person herself or him- self in old age. 3. It secures creditors against the dtath of a borrower before payment of his debt. 4. It returns a partner's capital to his business at his death. 5. It provides a safe investment at compound interest for small or large sums, set aside in one sum or at intervals, yield- ing to the investor a greatly larger return than he could possibly get from any other form of saving. The envi- able position the company occupies in the Dominion re- flects much credit on Mr. Wm. M. Ramsay, the Manager of the Canadian business, who has developed the finest systen of organization to be found in any insurance office on this side of the Atlantic. CHAS. STEINLE. A REVIEW of Toronto's commercial and manufactur- ing interests would be manifestly incomplete without passing mention of the popular and prosperous pork packing and provision house of Mr. Chas. Steinle, eligibly located at 6 and 8 Ontario street. This business was founded eighteen years ago by Mr. Chas Steinle, whose trade now extends throughout the entire Dominion, his chief patronage, however, being in Ontario and Lower Provinces. The premises occupied comprise a substantial three-story brick building, 60x110 feet in area, suitably subdivided into offices, salesroom and packing depart- ments, lo the pork packing department only the best stock is handled, and the greatest care is given the meat through all its stages of curing, smoking and packing while tieing prepared for the market. Mr. Steinle's hams and bacon are cured and packed by a process which adds greatly to the flavor of tlie meat and renders them free from all injurious substances and taste of excessive salt. Mr. Steinle makes a specialty of pure leaf lard, which he gu. -antees to be free from all adulteration and unsur- pa.->:ied for quality and uniform excellence. Orders are filled with care and despatch at the lowest possible prices, and the Telephone call of the office is 1736. Mr. Steinle was born in Germany, but has resided in Toronto for the last twenty-seven years. He is among the best judges of hogs in the market, and is highly regarded in trade circles for his sound business principles and strict integ- rity. Twenty men are con- stantly employed in the pack- ing house; and the trade of Mr. Steinle is steadily increasing, owing to the su- periority and reliability of his provisions, which are general favorites with the trade an. public wherever introduced. department, and changed the name of the establish- ment to the Palace Liquor Store, an appellation that fits it to perfection. It is the finest store of its kind in Canada, its fittings and appointments being extremely rich, elegant, and tasteful. Mr. Wilkinson utilizes a ground floor and basement, each being 2jx8o feet in dimensions. The front and partitions of the store are of solid English bevelled stained plate glass, and all the fixtures are of the finest. Mr. Wilkinson does an exclusively wholesale trade, which extends to all parts E. A. WILKINSON. PURE winesand liquors have become more popular than ever during late years, and as a consequence there are few branches ot trade in which a larger amount of capital is invested. Those houses that keep these articles unadulterated are the establishments most patronized by the trade and public. A thoroughly reliable house in this line of trade in Toronto is that of Mr. E. A. Wilkinson, located at No. 152 King street east, The inception of this business dates back lo 1882, when it was founded by Messrs. F. P. Brazill & Company, as dealers in groceries, and wine and liquor merchants, under the name of the Toronto Tea Company. In July, 1892, this firm was succeeded by Mr. £. A. Wilkinson, who abandoned the grocery of the Province. His stock is full and complete, and embraces the choicest vintages of France, Spain, Germany and Italy, as well as of Canada ' and the United States, the finest brandies, rums, whiskeys, gins, liqueurs, cordials, bitters, ales, porters, lager-beers, etc., most of which are of direct importa- tion. The telephone call of the office is 678, and orders are filled at lowest figures consistent with superior qu.ility. Mr. Wilkinson came to this city from Newcastle In 1886, and has made hosts of friends by his genial and honorable manners. 136 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. if W.J. BREWER. THE popular and well known hatter and furrier, M- W. J. Brewer, allhouKh only establiihed in business tince 189a, has secured a large first-class substantial patronage, which is steadily growing each succeeding year. He has had a valuable experience in this special business, and brings to bear upon it a full and comore- hensive knowledge of its every tletail, Mr. Brewer has had a long and valuable experience in the leading stores in ducements in the best quality goods and prices to buyers. Mr. Brewer was boi r. and raised in Canada, and is well and prominently known in this city. His store is located >t 394 Uueen street west. Detroit, Michigitn, and thoroughly understandr tba American trade. He occupies a handsome attractive store 20 X 6s feet in dimensions, and in its complete ap- pointment, embraces every modern adjunct of utility and convenience. The assortment of gocids displayed com- prises fine'English silk and felt hats, also wool and cloth nats, caps of all kinds, and a complete assortment of furs for ladies' and gentlemen's wear, robes, etc. Mr. BreMrer imports silk and felt hats direct from the leading Londoo manufacturers, and is always one among the first to intro- duce the new stjries as soon as brought out. He alao manufactures ladies' and gentlemen's finv 'ur* to order, and altogether is doing a large prosperous business. Ha caters to the best class of trade, and oan always offer in- THE PANTECHNETHECA. THE wci; known " Pantechnetheca " is the largest re- tail house in artistic novelties imported from all parts of the world, and the leader in Canada, and has been in successful operation since 1883. This attrac- tive establishment is located at 116 Yonge street, on the corner of Adelaide, and cnly the finest goods are dealt in, the house having its iiources ol supply in Londoa, Paris, Vienna, Berlin and other European capitals. The floods embrace china, crockery, glassware, decorated amps, art pottery, bric-a-brac, and quaint art novelties. The building is 30 x 170 feet in dimensions, and has three lofty stories. The first floor is handsomely decorated, having mirrored walls, costly woodwork, |X>Iished floors, etc.. and contains samples from all the celebrated fac- tories, such as Uoulton, Royal Worcester, Crown Derby, etc., from England, and Elite Limoges from France, while among the richly decorated goods are toilet, dinner and tea sets, special sets for oysters, fruit '.id game, with other choice wares for table use, ornamental pieces in Bohemian and Austrian glass, Parian and Majolica and fancy wares of every description. The second floor contains a China showroom and art room. The latter is decorated with rich Pacrusta ceilings, mir- rored walls, edged with Moorish woodwork in white, f;old and blue, hung with rich drapings of silk and plush, iehted by piano, banquet and electric lamps. A large dinner table is completely set out with an Elite Limoges dinner service, with a lull complement of cut glass. The third floor is a bargain room, containing cheaper goods and odd pieces. White China for decorating is a specialty with the house. On exhibition here is a vase, the largest ever imported to Canada, with the exception of one, its exact counterpart, which the house imported about four years ago. It was sold, and presented to ' Lady Macdonald, Baroness of Earnscliffe. The vase weighs eight hundred pounds and is priced at 9 1,000. The house is agent for tue celebrated Pittsburgh lamp. MASON & THOMPSON. THERE are few features of metropolitan business and enterprise which contribute more largely to the convenience of the resident and transient public than a well equipped livery stable, such as that now con- ddcted by Messrs. Mason St Thompson at 89 Jarvis street and at 8 and 10 Duke street. This stable was estab- lished in 1881 by John L, Scott, who was succeeded five years later by W. T. Windt and who in turn was suc- ceeded in 1891 by the present proprietors, Messrs Mason & Thompson. In addition to the livery business they combined that of buying and selling horses on com- mission, and also boarding animals at the lowest prices. Their premises are commodious, being not less than 100 x aoo feet. 1'hey have a stabling capacity for thirty-five horses and the stables are open day and night and may be reached at any hour by telephoning No. 848. These enterprising gentlemen keep a large assortment of turn- outs as fine as any in the city, consisting of victorias, hacks, coupes and the latest styles of single liveries. Their animals are excellent drivers and it affords great pleasure to ride behind some of their fine steppers. Both Messrs. Mason and Thompson know well the value of horseflesh, having not only been in the buying and selling business for some time, but were formerly farmers where they must of necessity learn well the value of the equine. Both are natives of Canada and followed farm- ing for many years previous to entering the livery, boarding and sales business. Both are clever, affable gentlemen and have already established • profitable ttsiness. CHARLES BOECKH & SONS. FOR nearly four decades the widely known bouse of Charles Boeckh & Sons, manufacturers of brushes, brooms, woodenware, etc., has been in existence. It is one of the oldest and leading concerns of the kind in the Dominion and its trade embraces the whole of Canada. This house was established in 1856 by Mr. Charles Boeckh, a gentleman now somewhat past the meridian of life, who was born in New York of German parentage, but is an old and respected resident of this city. His sons joined the business in 1880 and the combination of their youthful vigor and enter- prise, with the senior partner's ripe experience, tend to form a firm of eminent popularity and worth. The business premises consist of two factories, five stories in height, respectively 40x100 and 30x90 feet in dimensions, situi...id at Nos. 15810 168 Adelaide street west, also two warehouses, 30 x 90 feet in dimensions and four stories high, are located at No. 80 York street. Upwards of one hundred hands her? find employment and five travelling salesmen on the road. A vast assortment of goods is made and carried in. stock, embracing a complete line of brushes for whitewashing and painting, in all sizes and styles, kalsomin* brushes, brewers' brushes, mill, machine, window, fnor, dust, clothes, blacking, polishing, bat and all kinds of fancy brushes, brooms, etc. In wooden ware there are buckets, tubs, pails and washboards of all TORONTO, THB QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 197 kind*, churnf, butter prints, wooden tcoopt, sieve*, ladles, spoons and a multifarious collection of similar goods. Messrs. Boeckh have achieved a most enviable reputation for the superiority of their Roods, and Toronto is to be congratulated upon having such an ably con> ducted establishment in its midst. PARK. BLACKWELL & CO.. LIMITIL'D. ONE of the most noted and reliable firms in its line in Toronto is that of Messrs. Park, Blackwell ft Co, Limited, whose office and stalls are 41 to 47 St. Lawrence market, and packing house at iii Front street east. This prosperous ana extensive business was originally established thirty-five yean ago by James Park ft Son, who conducted it till 1893, when thev were succeeded by the present firm. They are one of the largest pork packers in tne city and deal ii. hams, bacon, beef hams, cheese, lard, dairy packed butter, etc., and import dairy supplies, sausage casings, finnan baddies, bloaters and other smoked fish. The firm have telephone com- munications to all parts of the city, and promptly fill orders at the lowest ruling market prices. Their packing house is fully equipped and twenty five to fifty hands are employed. The firm's hams and bacon are cured by a process that adds greatly to the flavor of the meat, and renders them free from all injurious substances and unpleasant taste of excessive salt. The goods are well known all over Canada. Their hams, provi- sions, etc., are unrivalled for quality and uniform excellence, and have no superiors in this country or elsewhere — and the demand for them is steadily increas- ing. Mr. Park was born in Glasgow, Scotland, but has resided in Toronto for the last forty years, while Mr. Blackwell is a native of Lindsay, Ontario, where he was many years in the groctir)r trade. Both partners are highly regarded for their integrity and are extremely popular in trade circles. THE 8HEDDEN CO., Ltd. THE Shedden Co. are widely known as contractors, warehousemen, general forwarders and carriers, and cartage agents for the Grand Trunk Railway and also cartage agents for the Chicago and Grand Trunk Rail- way at several points, and for the Northern Pacific and Manitoba Railway at Winnipeg. They have within the last four years established storage warehouses at Toronto, Hamilton, Winnipeg and Jackson, Mich. The Company waa incorporated in 1873, in succession to the late Mr, John Shedden, in his time one of the most enterprising cititens of Toronto. Mr. Hugh Paton is manager and secretary, resident in Montreal ; Mr. C. Mackenzie is superintendent, resident in Toronto, and Mr. jas. flunter, superintendent of the United States agencies, is resident in Detroit, Mich. This Company has agencies in Canada at Montreal, St. Hyacinthe, ValleyfielcT Co'nwall, King- ston, Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Brantford, London, Windor and Winnipeg. In the United States at Detroit, Port Huron, Jackson, Lansing and Battle Creek in Michi- gan, and Cleveland, Ohio. For cartage in Toronto the Shedden Company employ sixty or more double teams, with all the vehicles necessary for a first-c*ass cartage service, vii., lorries, express wagons, safe trucks, boiler and plate glass trucks, lumber wagons, etc., all of which are manufactured and repaired at the compapy's own shops on King street west, where also all their horses are shod. Toronto supplies all the western Canadian agencies with vehicles and also manuiactures many for the east, ^or storage in Toronto the Shedden Co. have three warehouses, situated on the corner of Front street east and Princess street, and occupying the ground of Nos. 182 to 192 Front street east and 38 to 46 Princess street, one large warehouse being on Front street, entrance and office No. 184, and two warehouses on Princess street, being Nos. 44 and 46. These warehouses are properly fitted up from cellars to top floors for the storage of all kinds 01 merchandise, with separate compartments in all for the locking up of goods in bond, while the yard and sheds are available for storage of rough materials. The elevators in the warehouses are operated by electric motor, and the utmost dispatch is given to receiving, forwarding and delivering goods, handling the same with the ut- most care. The Shedden Co.'? oflfices in Toronto are : G.T R. Freight Station, Simcoestreet, for railway cartage orders. Telephone No. 852 : general office. No. 19 Well- ington street east, corner Scott street, for all branches of the business. Telephone No. 622 ; storage office, 184 Front street east, Telephone No. 246a. TORONTO LOCK CO., LIMITED. IN the manufacture of cabinet and builders' hardware and brass and bronze castings a representative and re- liable concern in the city is that known as The Toronto Lock Co., Limited, whose salesrooms and factory are situated at 76 Esplanade street west. This prosper- ous industry was incorporated in 189. under the laws of Canada, and has a liberal and influential patronage in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. The premises occupied comprise a spacious three-story brick building, 75 x 75 feet in dimensions, fully equipped with every convenience. The foundry and workshops are supplied wiih modern tools and machinery, and fifteen skilled workmen are employed. The Company manufacture all kinds of cabinet and builders' hardware, easels, tables, fire screens, banner stands, window fittings, etc., and also turn out first-class bronxe and brass castings fdr outside work and the trade at very reasonable rates. Kstimales are promptly given on special work, and complete satisfaction is guaranteed patrons. Only carefully selected metals are utilized and the goods produced are unsurpassed for quality, elegance of design and workmanship, and the demand lor them is steadily increasing in all sections of the country. A specialty is made of fine bronze goods in builders' hard- ware, and the businesit is both wholesale and retsil. Mr. T. H. Stephenson, the general manager, was born in Toronto He is widely known in trade circles for bis mechanical and artistic skill, and is a popular member of the Knights of Pythias. 128 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. I 1 1 r ) ST. LEON MINERAL SPRINGS. THE water of these valuable natural springs first caue into prominent noiice over half a century since, and from itt first introduction the St. Leon water has continued to gain great popularity, both as a pleasant and refreshing beverage, as well as a very efficient remeuial agent. As a beverage it is rapidly taking the plact, of imported waters, such as Viciiy, Kissengen, Seltzer and ApoUinaris. As a remedial agent the St. Leon water has taken the first rank on account of its healing and restorative qualities, equally efficient in external or internal use. It hi , been found to be a sure and reliable remedy in scrofula, riieumatism, dyspepsia, gout, blood, liver and kidney disorders, including diabetes, melitos, and Bright's disease. It is one of the few mineral waters yet discovered that has produced satisfactory and lasting remedial results. It is beneficial both in acute and chronic rheumatism on account of its solvent action, effectively and promptly neutralizing the lithic and other acid? upon which these maladies depend, and on the same principle it is a reliable remedy in all cutaneous affections. It is aperien' and tonic, a thorough cleanser of the kidneys, purifying and strengthening ihe system and warding off that dangerous malady — Bright's disease of the kidneys. The springs are beautifull, located on the banks oi the Upper River du Loup, five miles from the St. Lawrence River, between the cities of Quebec and Montreal. It is a popular resort for tourists and invalids. Located at the springs is Ihe handsome and modern St. Leon hotel, a modern hostelry. The compliments it has won from its myriai.' guests are proof sufficient of its sterling excellencies. Its broad i-orridors, its spacious and airy rooms, its elegant appoint .Tients, its mineral baths, its facilities for boating, fishing, shooting, tennis and other in and out door sports, its magnificence location, the grand views trom its windows, tho excellence of its cuisine, the courteous at- tendance — one hundred hands being employed in the season — all these stamp the super- iority of the hotel at once. And with all this, moreovei , the invigorating, health-giv- ing waters flow from their natural fountains adjoining the hotel, and the guests have the free use of them. The St. Leon water is sold every- where, in bulk or bottles. The springs are the property of the St Leon Mineral Water Co., Ltd. whose heaj offic- is loi King street wesi, th^s city, with branch offices in Montreal and Quebec. The officers of the company are Messrs. James Good, Presi- dent ; J. F. Eby, Vice-'' '. dent ; Hugh Blain, Seer .ary ; and C. E. A. Langlois, Gener- al Manager. The manager of the hotel is Mr. M. A. Thomas. They are gentlemen o! high character, energy and enterprise and deserve the eminent success that has attended their affairs. PALMER AND KENSINGTON HOTELS. THE large annual travel through Toronto both for busi- ness and pleasure renders it a matter of direct interest to the public to secure reliable information as to the hotels of this great city. First and foremost stanas ihe Palmer House, with its twin, The Kensington, as being tho most popular, best kept and most liberally patronized houses in town. In fact, Messrs, J. C. Palmer % Son have attained an interiiational reputation for their great ability as hotel proprietors. They are notec' for making guests comfortable and at moderate prices, and tneir hotels ran full the year round. The famous Palmer House occupies a most central and desirable location on thi north-west corner of King and York streets. The building is a substantial white brick stiucture, five stories iu height and specially planned for the purpose. Here are one hundred rooms for guests, all elegantly furnished, everything spotlessly clean and neat, while all the modern improvements have been introduced, including the elec- tric light, steam heat, etc. The main dining room has recently been enlarged and is now a splendid apartment, 40x95 feet in dimensions, readily seating two hundred guests. It and the offices, parlors, reading room, etc., have all been freshly decorated in oil by eminent artists,, and *he hotel is a model of elegance and comfort throughout. Here is a fine billiard parlor, hair-dressing shop, sample and bath rooms, etc. Messrs. Palmer keep' the ciiisint of their house up to the highest standard, em- ploy only the best cooks, and secure the best of everything in the markets — all the luxuries and dainties, as well as the staples, and thus the boird here is superior to hotels charging higher rates. The rate here is uniformly $2 per day, on the good, old-fashioned, American plan, and the house runs full the year round. It is headquarters for commercial men and tourists. Right across the street on the south-west corner is The Kensington, which is under the same management, and enables the firm to give adequate accommodation to all guests. This is a modern hotel, opened in 1891. It is a beautiful white brick building, five stories in height, containing one hundred bed rooms, with elevator, baths, electric and gas lights, in fact all the modern improvements, and is the most popular h< tel in town run on the European plan, the only one of the kind in town. The rates range from 30 cents to Si. 00 per day, and accommodations are strictly first-class. These hotels are but three blocks from Union station and steamboat wharves ; right in the heart of the city, close to all the best stores, churches, theatres, etc., and street cars pass the door, running to all points. Mr.] . C. I'almer isan American, long resident here, and is one of Toronto's most popular business men. He- has become noted as one of the most successful hotel proprietors in the Dominion, and is thoroughly enterprising and energetic. Associated with him in the proprietorship is his son, Mr. Chas. II. Palmer, a popular young hotel man, brought up to the business, and personally in charge. These are the most popular hotels in Ontario, and we ad 'ise all travellers io make them their head- quarters whL-never visiting Toronto, TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 129 W. A. MURRAY & CO- THE improvements that have taken place in the last few years in the retail di y goods trade have made the establishments engaged therein veritable bazaars, re- flecting the manufacturing progress of every nation. In this connection we desire to refer specially to the popular and represetitative Toronto house of Messrs. W. A. Murray & Co., importers and retailers of dry goods and notions, whose offices and salesrooms are centrally located at 17 to 27 King street east and 10 to 14 Colborne street This extensive and flour'shing business was established in 1850 by Messrs. W. A. Murray & Co., who have since built up a liberal and influ ;ntial patrnnagr in all sections of Toronto and Ontario, ^ne iiiue extending from Halifax to Vancouver, B.C. The co-partners, Messrs. John Dry- nan and W. T. Murray, bring great practical experience to bear, coupled with ample capital and perfect facilities. The premises occupied comprise a spacious and substan- tial building, 82x200 feet in dimensions, fully equipped with every convenience, electric lights, cash railway, etc. The first floor is devoted to retail salesrooms, while the second floor is utilized for millinery, mantles, cloaks, and offices. The stock is one of the choicest and most com- prehensive in the city, including all kinds cf silks, satins, cashmeres, dress fabrics of every description, and every- thing pertaining to a first-class dry goods house. Here can also be obtained laHies' and misses' boots and shoes from the most noted manufacturers, including Burt's goods and Laird, Shober and Mitchell's gloves. They likewise attend carefully to merchant tailor- ing, and turn out garments that are unrivalled for quality, fit, fashionable style and workmanship, while the prices that prevail are the lowest in Toronto. Messrs. W. A. Murray & Co. import direct from the most celebrated British, French, German and American houses, and are always the first in Toronto to display the latest novelties. The quality and durability of the firm's stccI. are always maintained, and inducements in prices are quoted that could only obtain with a house so thor- oughly prepared for efficient service. Three hundred clerks, salesladies, assistants, etc., are employed, and the attendance upon customers is prompt, polite and intelligent. Orders by mail are immtdiafely attended to, and the firm have permanent customers in Montreal. Quebec. Winnipeg, Halifax and Vancouver. Messrs. Dry nan & Murray are noted for their enterprise and strict integrity, and are extremely popular with all classes of the community. Mr. Dry nan was born in Scotland, while Mr. Murray is a native of Ireland. Both partners have resided in Toronto the greater part of their lives, and have ever been active supporters of all measures conducive to the benefit and welfare of the city. CEO. L. DIEHI. & CO. [N the building and beautifying of our homes, mantels have become such an essential feature that no house can bs considered complete without the artistic mantel and the cheery fire-place In their variety 01 style and costliness, they fitly adorn the humblest home, imparting thereto a rich tone of comfort and elegance, or they are made to grace and dignify the most elaborate boudoir of the princely mansion. Recognizing the want created by such a growing sentiment among our home builders, and modestly assuming the responsibilities of entering upon so broad and fruitful a field of competition, requiring the exercise of a high order of genius and skill, at the same time in the hope of building up an honorable and remunerative business, Messrs. George L. Diehl & Co. were found among the early manufacturers of Art Wood Mantels in the city of Toronto, indeed they were among the first, and are to-day the only firm in Canada who have built and are running a factory for the exclusive manu- facture of the above goods. Their new factory at 78,5 King street west, comprise : ist. The main building 32 x 116 feet with four stories, which afifords ample space for present requirements for offices, show-rooms and the different departments of manufacture. 2nd, Engine house and dry kiln. 3rd, Lumber and storage house . in the construction and equipment of which, the govern- ing feature or end, was to secure in every detail a perfect and harmonious adaptation to the business of manufactur- ing wood mantels 01. /. In order to secure this most fully, every improvement— whet'uer in machinery or tools, or labor-saving conveniences and devices— that ex- perience could dictate or skill execute, has been brought into requisition ; and the crowning result is a unique, a Liodel factory. With such facilities, with the best and most carefuly selected and most thoroughly prepared materials of every class, and with the picked mechanics and artisans of a continent, what wonder that this truly enterprising and energetic company should be able to produce goods of the first quality and at prices that defy the keenest competition. Already they have achieved a grand success. They have built up an honorable name and established their business upon such a bisis as must, in the near future. Drove highly remunerative and satis- factory. Already iheir goods are sold all over the Dominion, from Halifax it the east, to Vancouver in tb- far west, and within this vast extent they find their busi- ness constantly increasing. '.".'.y^f ':V'^'7:Ci l" 130 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. MACABE, ROBERTSON & CO. A NEWLY established and representative firm in To- ronto actively engaged in. the importation of Berlin wools, fancy dry goodr, etc , is that cf Messrs. Macabe, Robertson & Co., whose salesrooms are at No 8 Wwl- lington street west. This steadily increasing business was originally established in 1885 by Messrs. Foster & Macabe, and owing to the death of Mr. C, H. Foster in the fall of 1889, the business am.\lgamated with that of Frank Robertson & Co. In 1890 Messrs J. H. Macabe and Frank Robertson assumed control, the firm being known by the title of Macabe, Robertson & Co. The partners possess influential connections in France, Switzerland, Germany and England, coupled with ample capital, thus enabling them to offer substantial advantages in prices to jobbers and retailers. The business is strictly wholesale, and the trade of the firm now extends throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, the North-West and British Columbia. The premises oc- cupied comprise a spacious four story building, 40 x 80 feet in area, fully equipped with every convenience for the accommodation and display of the choice and valu- able stock. The assortment includes all kinds of Berlin wools, fancy dry goods, embroidered linens, hand-painted novelties, silks and satins, and small wares. Only first- class goods are handled, which are imported direct from the most celebrated foreign houses. Orders by mail or telegraph are promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and every efibrt is made to give entire satisfaction to the most critical patrons. M> . Macabe was born in Canada, while Mr. Robertson is a Scotchman. They are widely known in trade circles for their enterprise and strict integrity, and are constantly on the alert and the first in Toronto to introduce the latest novelties. THE HOME SAVINGS AND LOAN CO., LIMITED. THIS company grew out of the Toronto Savings Bank, \/hich was established in 1854, and which proved a most useful one to the farmers and to the working classes of the city, at a time when savings banks were either unknown or few in number, for it gave an incentive to tlirift and led the wage-earner to make provident pro- vision for ill health or old age. The Act under which Ravings banks were originally established in Canada hav- ing been repealed, it was considered desirable to continue the business of the Toronto Savings Bank, and to afford and maintain opportunities for its beneficent working. The Home Savmgs and Loan Company, Limited, was therefore incorporated and in 1878 an agreement was entered into between the two institutions and sanctioned by Act of the Dominion Parliament, whereby the busi- ness of the savings bank was taken over by the new com- pany. By the same agreement a sum representing the surplus profits of the Savings Bank, amounting to 920,000, was paid by the company, and this sum, by the terms of the agreement and Act, is held as the Toronto Savings Bank Charitable Trust, and controlled by trustees appointed under the same Act, and having no connection with the company. The yearly earnings of this trust are divided among some of the charitable institutions of the city. The Home Savings and Loan Co. (Limited), is an institution which is essentially a " repository " for the savings of the people and has a subscribed capital of |i,7So,ooo, and an author'zed capital of §2,000,000.00. The depositors of the company now number over 6,000, and they are constantly increasing and adding to the volume of their savings. The total deposits are now approaching 92,000,000. The investments of the company are restricted to debentures, mortgages, and such other securities as are considered by the government of a proper characte. for such an institution. The offices are centrally Ic. .>ed at 78 Church street. The company enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the most use- ful, as well as sound, financial institutions in the city. Mr. James Mason, Major of the Royal Grenadiers, and the popular manager, entered the employment of the To- ronto Savings Bank in 1866. In 1871 he was appointed assistant manager and mana^e^- in the following year. He remained in that position till the business was taken over, in 1879, by the Home Savings and Loan Company, and has since continued to be manager of the new and now flourishing institution. Under b-s able and prudent management it has of recent years added largely to the volume of its business. H. & F. HOERR. ONE of the most successful and popular firms of piano manufacturers in the city of Toronto is that of , Messrs H. & F. Hoerr, whose office and warerooias are situated at 201 Queen street east, and factory at 26 to 32 Britain street. Messrs. H. & F. Hoerr, who are thoroughly experienced and able piano makers, first com- menced business in Germany in 1840 ; eventually, in 1889, they came to Toronto and opened their present establishment. They manufacture grand, square and upright pianos, and fully warrant every instrument for five years. They have always made strictly first-class pianos, and having worked themselves for years in all departments of piano-making, from the first process of case-maki.ig up to the last finish and fine tuning, it is comparatively easy for them to select the most skilful workmen and those best adapted for the business. The premises occupied comprise a substantial three-story brick factory, 30 x 150 feet in area, fully sup- plied with modern tools and appliances. Here thirty first-class workmen are employed, and they now ship their pianos to all sections ot Canada. These splendid pianos are sold at prices which are as low as can be named for first-class instruments, although, of course, higher than the figures placed upon the miserable apolo- gies with which the Canadian market is flooded. In their warerocms they constantly keep on hand a full line of grand, square and upright pianos, which are abso- lutely unexcelled for elegance of design, sweotness and brilliancy of tone. These pianos have all the latest im- provements, and are guaranteed to give complete satis- TORONTO, TKE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 131 faction to the most critical patrons. Messrs. H. & F. Hoerr have resided in Toronto for some years, and are highly estemed for their ability, skill and strict pro- bity. Persons desirous of purchasing a piano should patronize this house, which offers advantages very diffi- cult to be secured elsewhere in the city. H, V.'QODROW. THERE is no commodity of commerce that is of more importance to the general public, whether it be the manufacturer, the merchant, or the householder, than fuel ; and it is therefore fitting that in a review of the industrial and commercial resources of Toronto the fullest recognition should be made of the coal ?.nd wood traffic. This trade is well represented here by several reliable and responsible concerns, chief among them being the establishment of Mr. H. Woodrow, whose office and yards are located at No. 764 Queen street east and 1019 Queen street east. He carries at all times a heavy stock of anthracite and bituminous coal which he receives direct from the mines of Pennsylvania, and is in a position to offer to his customers the best class of fuel at first prices. He also handles great quantities of fire wood, which is cut and split by steam to any required dimensions. Three wagons are in steady service deliver- ing orders. Mr. Woodrow is a native of England, a pleasant, genial gentleman, and a business man of enter- prise and ability. SUN LIFE ASSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. THIS company '.vas chartered in Montreal in 1865, and, under wise and conservative management, has had a wonderfully prosperous career, and now has branch offices in every Province of the Dommion, also England and China, with full staffs of agenti and col- lectors in the large cities. The keynote to the marked success of this deservedly popular and prosperous organ- ization may perhaps be traced to the care in which it selects its risks, its management recognizing the very palpable fact that any laxity in the admission of members IS certain to Increase the death rate, and to just that extent reduce the profits to its policy-holders. A fair criterion of the material progress made by the Sun Life Assurance Company may be learned by a glance at the last annual t atement, which simply speaks for itself as to the financial standing and solid prosperity 01 this colossal corporation — it bein? especially noticeable therefrom that the year 1892 was purely and simply a phenomenal one, the increase of business over that con- trolled in the preceding year exceeding the corresponding increase of all the other Canadian companies combined. Here in Toronto the company has received an enormous patronage under the able and indefatigable supervision of Mr. W T. Mclntyre, the resident manager, with offices at 33 Adelaide street east, and who is practically conversant with every detail of the life insurance busi- ness. His fine executive abilities have enabled him to systematically organize a canvass of the "Queen City" and her suburbs, and with trained and industrious agents the superior advantages of insuring in t)- i " Sun Life " have been brought to the attention of a large portion of our population, and with the most satisfactory and cheer- ing of results, alike creditable to the company and bene- ficial to the citizens of Toronto. BENNETT AND WRIGHT. OF late years plumbing has become a science, and upon its proper study and application depend the solution of many questions of drainage, ventilation and sani- tary conditions. In these days of complexities of city life, the plumber has become essential in the highest de- gree to our comfort and health, and the necessity of employing only those who are thoroughly qualified in every department of the business is apparent to every man of ordinary intelligence. A popular and progressive house engaged in this line of industry in this great manufacturing and commercial centre, worthy of more • than passing mention in these pages, is that conducted under the firm style of .Messrs. Bennett and Wright at No. 72 Queen street east. This house was established some twenty years ago, and has deservedly enjoyed a continu- ously prosperous career to date. The senior partner of the enterprise has now been dead for some years past, and although the original trading title has been retained, the sole management and proprietorship hai been vested in the hands of Mr. Joseph Wright, since Mr. Bennett's death. The premises occupied consist of an eligible three-storied building, 25 x 100 feet in dimensions, the structure rising in the rear to the height of four stories. The front portion ofthese well cppointed quarters is chiefly devoted to office and salesroom, the rear being equipped with electric motor power and otherwise adcrirably adapted for the advantageous storage of stock and the general prosecution of the business. Mr. Wright is prepared to do all kinds of work pertaining to plumb- ing, gas and steam-fitting ; including the entire work of public buildings, buriness houses, residences and other structures. A special feature is likewise made of the fitting up of electric wiring, annunciators, burglar alarms, and the manufacture and adjustment of fine electroliers. The stock in trade includes a general line of plumbers' supplies, such as brass and iron, steam and gas and water work, bath tubs, sinks, tanks, traps, pipe and fittings, etc., the assortment being kept full and complete, and the quality of goods serving to 1 i ^' .^hBI h j^^m ffwSaff^^WjH'' ^m w^KKbL commend them at once to the confidence and patronage of experienced buyers. Estimates are furnished, con- tracts are entered into and executed promptly and satis- factorily, while repairing receives prompt attention at reasonable rates. Mr. Wright is an energetic, wide- awake business man, a thorough exponent of the plumb- ers', steam and gas-fitters' craft, and as such recognizes the fact that good work at fair and honest prices are the prime factors in superintending permanent and prosper- ous business success. mifipaHHPIPHPM ■npiPiiiP iP ■^■:ry^y^-j^rj; ,~.;^.*iK^''f -<- 132 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. t W. &. D. DINEEN. THE mannfacture of seal-skin sacques, jackets, dolmans and other fur robes has made great progress among the industries of Toronto, and one of the oldest established and most reliable houses in this trade is that of Messrs. W. & D. Dineen, batters and furriers, whose salesrooms and factory are situated corner King and Yonge streets. This extensive business was founded in t86o by Messrs. W. & M. Dineen, who conducted it till 1874 when Mr. D. Dineen died, after a successful and honorable career. The business is now the property of S^lflnF^' ^'-'T ■ ^'^^^A ■ 1 ing seal-skin goods, furs, robes, etc., from a bona fide manufacturer are of the greatest value, not the least of which is that a perfectly fitting garment is obtained, which is impussibfe under other conditions. Mr. Dineen also handles capes, muffs, boas, fur cap? gloves, collars, fur overcoats, sleigh robes, and is agent in Toronto for Heath's English hats and Dunlap's New York hats. Orders are carefully filled at the lowest possible figures, and the trade of the house now extends throughout Ontario and Quebec. ' Mr. Dineen was born in Ireland, but came when a child with his parents to Toronto He is widely known for his business skill and sterling; integ- rity, and justly merits the substan- tial success secured in this impor- tant industry. In every way this house is to be relied on for the superior quality of the goods pro- duced, and those giving orders here will secure a much richer and finer cKss of furs at lower prices than can be found at any similar es- tablishment in the Dominion. The Telephone call of the office is 1664. Mr W. Dineen, who is still continuing it under the old firm name of W. & D. Dineen. Mr. Dineen supplies the finest and most fashionable furs and sealskins worn in the city, and is a leading authority on the prevailing styles and fashions. He owns the building in which he conducts bis business and occupies two spacious floors, each being 40 x 100 teet in area. Mr. Dineen manufactures and keeps in stock full lines of newmarkets, dolmans, sacques, and other seal garments, ranging in prices acc.')rding to their length. He uses only the best London dyed seal skins, and turns out garments that are unrivalled for elegance, finish, qnality and workmanship. The advantages of purcbas- PURSE & WILSON. THIS deservedly popular rendez- vous was established in 1886, its present proprietors being Messrs. Purse & Wilson. No effort has been spared on the part of these genial restaurateurs to make their establishment the actual "Head- quarters" of its type, its patronage consisting of the leading merchants and professional men of the Queen City. In point of interior and ex- terior appointments nothing has been spared which lavish expendi- ture could bring about. The cafe bar is an ornate fix- ture of solid cherry wood, a masterpiece of the carver's art, constructed at a cost of no less than $4,000, tbo glasswork, chandeliering, frescoing and other appoint- ments being in tasteful keeping, while the decorum which prevails at all times, and the polite and courteous atten- tion extended to all patrons combine to render " Head- ?uarters " the saloon par excellence in the city of Toronto, t is located at 46 and 48 King street east. There is at all times kept in stock an extensive, choice and well selected assortment of ports, sherries, clarets, champagnes, brandies, gins, rums, Rhine wines, Scotch, Ir sh, and' American whiskies, cordials, liqueurs also domestic and imported beers and ales of the best brands. The line of cigars also here obtainable, includes the finest Havana productions, the aim and effort of the proprietors in all they have undertaken being to handle only first-class goods. The upper portions of the establishment consti- tute a recherche ladies' and gentlemen's restaurant with suitable arrangements for private entrance. In this de- partment the service has been carefully seltcted, the cooking is beyond reproach, and the daily menu embraces all the delicacies the markets and season afford, at a moderate scale of charge. The individual proprietors of this noted house are Mr. J. R. Wiljon (also President of the Belmoni. fishing club) and W, J. Purse. They are both native born Canadians, past masters in catering to the wants of the inner man, and have achieved success and widespread popularity by seeking to meet the wants and requirements of each and every one of their numer- ous and oftentimes fastidious patrons. J. CORBRIDGE. AMONG the practical and scientific horseshoers doing business :n Toronto, none enjoy a more enviable reputation for skill and reliability than Mr. J. Cor- bridge, whose forge is located at No. 18 Duchess street. His is the leading establishment of its kind in the east end, and receives a very liberal patronage from horse owners and turfmen from all parts of the city. Mr. Corbr'Jge is'of English birth, and acquired a thorough knowit dge of his trade in the city of London, whence he removea to this city eleven years ago. Energetic and ambitious, he embarked in business on his own account in 1886, and the success he has achieved demonstrates the high appreci-ition which the public of Toronto have of the character of his work. He was at first located at No. 15 Alice sttctt, whence he removed to his present address in 1890. Here he occupies premises covering an area of 25x130 feet, and employs several assistants. Mr. Corbridge executes all kinds of horseshoeing, trotting horses and roadsters receiving special attention. CANADA ACCIDENT ASbURANCE CO. DURING this era of progress and rapid transit many things are found an absolute necessity which were in no way re<]uired in the past. One of the most important of them is accident insurance, in which thou- sands are interested by carrying all their position will admit of, while the great uninsured are quickly realizing it to be as necessary for the benefit and proftction 01 their families as heat for their homes. Tht. company showing the most enterprise and making the biggest bid for this class of business is The Canada Accident Assur- v.-", TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 133 ance Company, whose head office is at 174O Notre Dame street, Montreal, under the direction and management of R. Wilson Smith, Esq., President of the company and LynnT. Leet, Esq., Manager. As an illustration of the enterprise and push of this company they have secured and furnished at 40 Toronto street, opposite the post office, one of the finest offices in the insurance line in Toronto and here are found Mr. W. H. Holland, Superin- tendent for Ontario, with Mr. John Gouinlock, general agent of the accident branch, and Messrs. Beemer & Day, general agents of the plate glass department. The company is a grand consolidation of four first-class companies, viz : the Canada Accident Assurance Co., the Mutual Accident Assurance Association, the Citizens' Accident Insurance Co. and the Sun Life Insurance Co, (accident branch), thereby making it the strongest Canadian Accident Company with the largest assets of any company doing busmess in Canada. We think a visit to the offices well worth the time. THE TORONTO CARRIAGE REPOSI- TORY CO. THE enormous and steady increase in the demand for carriages and vehicles of all grades has rendered this branch of trade one of the most important factors of commercial activity in the Dominion. Toronto has long been recognized as a leading source of supply in this line, and among the best known and most reliable con- cerns engaged in it is The Toronto Carriage Repository Co., of which Mr. George Taunt is the proprietor and manager. This house is deservedly prominent, and commands an influential trade that covers all sections of the country. It wis founded by Mr. Taunt in June, l8go, at No. 84J4 King street east. In September, 1892, its name was changed to the present appellation and the business was removed to the premises now occupied at No. C7 and 69 Jai vis street. These consist of a ground floor and basement, each being 52 x 75 feet in area. A very large stock is handled, comprising all kinds of buggies, carts, wagons, harness, etc., sleighs, farm wagons, all the productions of the leading manufacturing concerns in Canada, the stock coming from Orillia, Oshawa, Grimsby, Belleville, London, Brantford and other noted wagon centres. The leading specialties are the Vaughan patent road cart, and also the " Mineola " cart No. 2, which has many points of excellence not found in any other. There is a double attachment connecting the shafts with the body, (which is patented). The seats are so arranged that entrance to the cart is from behind, thus avoiding the unpleasantness of climbing over the ■bafts. It is essentially a ladies' cart. These two are the only carts on the market positively free from horse motion. Mr. Taunt is. a native of Oxford, England, and is one of Toronto's most energetic and progressive busi- ness men. He is a special representative of the Mc- Laughlin r^arri'^ige Co., of Oshawa, Ontario, and always has a large sf'^k of this firm's carriages and buggies on hand. It is a noted fact throughout Canada that Mc- Laughlin's make but one grade of work, and that the best. Every vehicle sold by Mr. Taunt is guaranteed, and anyone wanting a first-class carriage, buggy, cart, sleigh or cutter, should not buy until he has first paid this deserving establishment a visit. THE SHADES HOTEL. IN a work of this kind which treats of the resources of the city of Toronto, ind which is destined to be read by those who reside elsewhere, it is of course not out of place for us to speak of an establishment where visitors repairing to the city, either for business or plea- sure will be enabled to find all the comforts of home, also every civility, courteous attention, and convenience possible to a sojourn in a public hotel. The Shades Hotel was first opened to the public in 1890 by Mr. T. S. Best and since its inception its reputation has spread all over the Dominion. The building is centraUy and con- veniently located on King street west ana is a three storied brick building, admirably arranged, and contains thirty large and very finely furnished bedrooms. In the management of the hotel, everything has been reduced to a complete system and the cuisine leaves nothing to be desired. The cars passing the door touch all the chief Eoints of interest and popular resorts in the city. The uilding is lighted by electricity and gas ; billiard room, reading rooms, baths, etc., are provided. The propri- etor, Mr. P. O'Connor, is held in the highest estimation. CAPT. R. M. MELVILLE, R.N.R. ONE of the leading and most successful steamship ticket agents in Toronto is Capt. R. M. Melville, R.N.R., whose office is at 34 Adelaide street east, next door General Post Office. He is the eldest s^n of a bank mana- ger.in Dublin, Ireland andWeft that city with the intention of seeing th3 world. Entering the merchant service he made several voyages to the East and West Indies, India, China and Japan, including Australia, New Zealand, and South Sea Islands, Palestine, etc. After going through a course of navigation and seamanship and putting in the necessary time, he went in for the various examinations from third officer upwards till he passed his final for captain ; besides these a course in the Royal Naval Reserve gave him a finish as well a&' rank in the service. About twelve years ago he resigu-pd from his command and came to Toronto, and after \ time went into the railway, tourist and st^msbip ticket business. Amongst the various agencies he represents are Messrs. Henry Gage & Sons, general tourist agents, London, England and New York with agencies all o\ prise and energy arc worthy of the solid success achieved. and the trade of the Conipany, which is steadily increas- ing, extends throughout Canada and the United States. The Muskoka Mill and Lumber Company deals chiefly in white pine, flooring, sheathing, siding, lath, etc., and promptly fills orders for cargo or car lots at the lowest ruling market prices. Only really choice lumber is handled and substantial advantages are offered to dealers and large buyers. Vhe Toronto ofEce is spacious and well equipped, and they also have branch offices at Bracebridge and at Muskoka Mills. Mr. A. H. Campbell was born in Scotland, while his sons Messrs. J. H. M. and A. H. Campbell, Jr., are Canadians. They are honorable, enterprising and able business men, who are promoting the commerce of Toronto with zeal and success, and we predict for this company a rapidly in- creasing patronage. A large stock of the best pine lumber is always carried, and the sales of the company THE BELL ORGAN & PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. THE factory of this company is situated in the town of Guelph, and covers several acres, and is the model concern of the kind. An average force of 450 bands are employed in the various departments, under the supervision of the most skilful foremen. The finish of the Bell instruments has always been notably superior, only the best varnishes and judicious hand-rubbing being em- ployed. As to the tone, power and durability of their pianos and organs, we have the voice of the public, of experts everywhere, who prefer the Bell instruments to those of any other make. During the past 30 years, no less than 73,000 of these instruments have been sold. Their Cabinet and Church organs were from the start justly celebrated both here and in Europe, and every year since, fresh improvements have been introduced until they outstrip all competitors. Their Pipe organs are found in many of the principal churches in Canada, and an important fact is that the com- pany has secured the right to use in Canada all the valuable patents, methods, systems and scales used and owned by Frank Roosevelt, of New Vork, and the Farrand & Votey Organ Co., of Detroit. About six years ago the company began the manufacture of an improved upright piano- forte, which has won a similar success as their organs. They are everywhere pronounced perfect instruments, and command the preference with the best class of trade throughout the Dominion. The growth of the company's trade is marvellous, and is wholly due to the admitted superiority and moderate prices of all instruments manufactured by them. The company has made an arrangement with Messrs. Suckling & Sons, the well-known music publishers of 107 Yonge street, to carry a full stock of the Bell pianos and organs, where patrons will be welcome to make an inspection and cri'.i- cal test. The company's chief European branch is at 95 New Bond street, London ; and there are also branch warerooms in Sydney, Australia ; Hamilton and London, A. R. CLARKE & CO. ONE of the leading industries of Toronto is the manu- facture of leather, and the leading house engaged therein is that of Messrs. A. R. Clarke & Co., whose office is at 28 Front street east, and factory at 199 to 209 Eastern avenue. This establishment, both as to its size, equipment and thorough organization, is one of the most representative in America. The most approved processes of manufacture are followed, and the product is much preferred by the best class of trade throughout the Dominion. The business is one of the oldest in Toronto and was started in 1832. From small beginnings it has grown and developed to its present mammoth proportions, solely on the basis of merit, the firm ever maintaining the highest standard of excellence. The Messrs. Clarke are natives of Canada, brought up to the trade, and are recognized authorities therein. They manifest the soundest judgment in the guidance of their business and have developed it upon a solid basis of efiiciency. Their factory is a four-story and basement structure of brick, 150 by 250 feet in dimensions, and having direct transportation facilities. On the first floor to the right are the offices and warerooms : on the second and third floors are the factory, cutting rooms, stock and drying rooms. The left side of the building is used for the storing of leather and as a factory for the manufacture of gloves, in which line the firm has achieved marked success. The latest improved machinery and appliances have been introduced, and the motive force is supplied by a fine sixty-horse-power engine. In rear of the main building are the large factories, the entire premises nearly covering a block. The firm select their skins with the greatest care. All the processes of manufacture are conducted under their perr.onal supervision and the highest standard of excellence is ever maintained. Their specialties are the best grades of glazed calf and kid, glazed and dull gondola, and sheep leathers, and in these lines they hold the best class of trade in the Dominion. The firm have branch warehouses in Montreal and Quebec, and make large shipments to manufacturers in the East, as also in the United States. Their brand of gloves also command the best of trada everywhere, and the firm is in every respect specially qualified to main- tain the lead. Mr. A. P. Clarke is one of Toronto's old established and responsible manufacturers, who has won an enviable reputation for business ability. Messrs. F. C. and C. E. Clarke are also well known and popular business men. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 136 ALLCOCK, LAICHT & WESTWOOD. AN unbroken record of progress extending over a period of forty years in Canada marks thj history of the well known firm of Messrs. Allcock, Laight & Westwood, manufacturers and importers of needles, fish books and fishing tackle ; also importers and dealers in pins, combs, pearl and other buttons, sewing and machine needles, and general smallwares. The new business premises at No. 73 Bay street, erected accord- ing to their plan for their own business purposes, is a suDstantial four-story building, 28 x 100 feet in dimen- ions, and is well ordered throughout, while an efficient supremacy in London in 1851 ; Melbourne, Australia, in 1880 ; Murcia, Spain, in 1882 ; South Africa, in 1877 : Sydney, in 1879. They also took gold medals at Paris in 1878; at Wurzburg in 1880: at Berlin in 1880: Norwich, England, 1881 ; three prizes at the Interna- tional Fisheries Exhibition, London, in 1883; and the highest award in Toronto in 1880-81. No better prcof is required to demonstrate the practical utility of the goods of this reliable bouse, which are notable everywhere for their fine finish, durability and uni- form excellence, and the already large trade of the firm is consequently increasing in magnitude and import- ance. The house has two extenaive manufactories in staff of salesmen and workmen is employed. A large stock is constantly kept on hand here and comprehends everything in the line above indicated, including fishing tackle, rods, reels, flies, gut lines, floats, bait "■CH, ENO^'*' Reddi'rh, England, wnich are taxed to their utmost to supply the immense dt-mand for their fishing rods and tackle, and their needles, pins, etc. All who are inter- ested in securing this class of goods would consult their own best interests by placing their orders with this trustworthy house. THE PAUL FRIND WOOLLEN MA- CHINERY CO., Ltd. THERE is no more widely known and reliable man- ufacturing concern in the city of Toronto than The Paul Frind Woollen Machinery Company (Lim- ited), whose works, warehouse and offices are located at Nos. 118 to 122 Puke street. They carry the largest stock of woollen-mill machinery and supplies in Canada, and the output of their works is very great. This company wasorganizc lasajoint stock company in November, 1892, and its re^ ./rd has since been one of steadily increasing prosperity. The trade extends all over the Dominion, and necessitates the employment of several travelling salesmen, and of a large number of assistants in the various departments. The company occupy a four-story brick building, 80 x 1 10 feet in dimensions. The works occupy the basement, and are fully equipped with all the best- perfected machinery and appliances, and only the very best obtainable of thoroughly competent workmen are here employed. A heavy stock is at all times carried, from which the largest orders can be promptly filled, while the unrivalled facilities enjoyed enable the com- ?any to quote prices and terms which defy competition, his is the only establishment of the kind in Canada. The Telephone call of the office is 1440. VANCE &. CO. FEW interests contributing to the general sum of com- mercial activity to-day in Toronto are of greater importance than the wholesale fruit and produce trade. Prominent among the reliable houses in this line is that of Messrs. Vance & Co , wholes.-ile fruit and com- mission merchants, whose office and salesrooms are at 63 Colborne street. This business was established in 1888 at the corner of Queen and Simcoe streets by Messrs. Egan & Vance. They dissolved oartnership in 1891, when Mr. Vance removed to his present location, where he is conducting business under the title of Vance & Co. He occupies a spacious floor and basement, each being 35 x6o feet in size, the first floor being devoted to salesrooms, while the basement is used for the storage of bananas, oranges and everything in the fruit line. Mr. Vance has excellent connections in the tiest producing sections of the country, and deals largely in all kinds of fruit, apples, potatoes, poultry, butter, eggs, cheese, etc., which are offered to retailers at th"" lowest ruling market prices. He is agent in Toronto for D. E. Foote & Co.'s Compass Brand of Baltimore Bulk Oysters, which are unsurpassed for quality and uniform excellence. Mr. Vance solicits consignments of first class produce, and guarantees always prompt sales and quick returns. He employs five men and his trade, which is steadily increas- ing, extends throughout the Dominion. Mr. Vance was born in Ireland in 1864, but has resided in Toronto for the past nine years. He is widely known in trade circles as an honorable and able business man. The Telephone call of the office is No. 174. "^Wl^^ppx" ^PIPPWPP V- xi.,'. 136 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. i " I THE ANDERSON TRADING CO., Ltd. THIS company was organised in October, 1891, and incorporated under tbe Statutes of the Dominion of Canada in January, 1892, The present paid up capital is #72,000, and the following gentlemen comprise the board of directors : Isaac Anderson, M . D. Barr, W. C. Matthews, J. W. Curry and J.C.Anderson. The Ander- son Trading Co. (Ltd.), are at present the sole owners of all patents pertaining to the Sharpe Recorder for Can- ada, Great Britain, United States, France and Germany, and they are about to establish in Guelph, Ontario, an extensive plant for the manufacture of cash registers for the British, Colonial and home markets, to be known as The Sharpe Cash Recorder, also other computing ma- chines for banks, mercantile and insurance oflfices, etc., constructed on the same principle. Mr. John Sharpe, the inventor of the already famous cash register which bears his name, was born in Quebec, of Canadian parents. For the past three and a-half years he has been inces- santly engaged on the Recorder and other calculatipg devices, now the property of the Anderson Trading Co. Mr. Isaac Anderson, the president of the company, is also a Canadian and was born in Ualt, Ontario, and has been prominently known in Toronto business circles for the past twenty-live years. Mr. J. C, Anderson, the general manager of the company, is also a native of Gait, Ontario, and has been a resident of Toronto for the past eight years. The head office of the company is at 36 King street east, directly opposite Leader Lane, in the very centre of the business portion of the city. The Sharpe Cash Recorders are at present manu- factured in three different grades, and are just what they are claimed to be — " The only perfect total adding cash registers in the world," whereby any amount from one cent to one hundred dollars can be registered at a single operation of the keys, giving an instantaneous total, and at the same time showing the full amount of the transaction on the tablets. A five years' guarantee is fur- nished with every machine sold. These machines, being manufactured in our own country, are fur- nished to purchasers at a saving of fifty per cent, in comparison with inferior machines of foreign manufacture. The prices are as follows : No. i, ♦225; No. 2, figo; No. 3, •165. Finally, we would say. The Sharpe Cash Recorder fills the bill in every particular and is as far in advance of any other as an ocean steamer is ahead of a canal boat. COWANS, KENT & CO. THIS extensive business was established eighteen years ago, and the house has secured an mfluential patronage, the trade extending throughout Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba Prov- ince, and the North West. The premises occupied at 10 to 16 Front street east, comprise a spacious four-story building, 100 x 1 50 feet in area, the hand- some offices being on the first floor. They import direct from the most celebrated English, French, German and Belgian houses, and are always the first in . Toronto to display the latest novelties. The stock is one of the largest and most valuable in Canada and includes magnificient hand painted china, 'American and English cut glass, silver-plated ware, lamps, vases, jardinieres, fancy goods, bric-a-brac, everything usually found in a first class establishment. One hundred clerks, assis- tants, etc. are employed. Only the best goods are handled, and the prices quoted defy competition. The partners are business men of marked ability and integrity, and are promoting the trade of Toronto with discrimination and success, and we predict for them a steady increase of business. B. SPAIN. TORONTO is a rapidly growing, enterprising city, and has long enjoyed the reputation of having better dressed men than any city in Canada. This happy sate of affairs is due in a great measure to the skill and artistic ability of the merchant tailors, and in the front rank of the best of these is Mr. B. Spain, proprietor of the Temple of Fashion at 569 Queen street west. Mr. Spain has been established in business 20 years and owns and occupies a handsome brick building 26x100 feet, three stories high, at the above address, and is admirably equipped for all practical purposes. The store presents a handsome and attractive appearance and is well stocked with a choice, carefully selected assortment of the best foreign and domestic fabrics, suitings, trouserings, over- coatings and vestings, cloths, etc., of a superior quality. Mr. Spain receives the new goods, styles and fashions as soon as brought out in London and is always one of the first to introduce them in Toronto. He is a cutter of un- usual skill and a first class merchant tailor. ROWSELL AND HUTCHISON. THIS firm are to-day among the largest publishers, book and job printers, book bindeis and blank book manu- facturers in Toronto, operating one of the best equipped plants in the Dominion and regularly employing from sixty-five to seventy hands. The premises occupied by the firm are located at 74 and 76 King street east, ex- tending through to Court street. The building is 26x160 feet in dimensions, and well arranged and adapted for all needsof the business, the machinery being oper.-ited by two electric motors. The firm are prepared to execute all kinds of job and commercial printing, promptly and satisfactorily in any style desired and at lowest prices. They also attend to every description of book-binding and blank book manufacturing, ana are also extensive im- porters of books and stationery. Every department of the business is under the watchful eye of the firm, who devote their entire attention to the prompt and faithful fulfilment of all commissions placed in their hands. No house in Toronto has a wider reputation for prompt and thoroughly good work and its trade now extends through- out all portions of Ontario and Halifax to Vancouver. Both partners are Canadipnsby birth and highly respect- ed in trade circles for their business ability and honor- able and upright business methods. !W mm TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ISf CHA8. ARNOLD. ONE of the most popular representatives of his special line of business in thiscity is Mr. Charles Arnold, the New York f jrist, whose handsome store is at 506 Queen street west. Mr Arnold has been identined with this special business all his life and came here from New York four years ago and has since been located on the west side and supplying a large fashionable patronage. He displays most excellent good taste in the arrangement of cut flowers and furnishes bouquets and original floral designs for weddings, parties, etc., also funeral emblems at the shortest notice and reasonable prices. Every day fresh cut flowers are received, roses, pmks, tulips, chrys- anthemums, violets, etc., and orders for special designs or any kinds of flowers or plants receive immediate attention. HENDRIE & CO. THIS business was originally established in 1855, after the system of Pickford & Co., the great railway carriers of Great Britain, and eventually incorpor- ated with ample capital, Mr, Wm. Hendrie being the President, Mr. Wm. Hendrie, Jr., Managing Director, and Mr. Wm. Wilkie, Agent. Messrs, Hendrie & Co. are cartage agents for the Grand Trunk Kailway, and trans- act a general teaming and forwarding business, and promptly All orders at the lowest possible figures The transfer of safes, engines, boilers, machinery, monuments, plate glass, etc,, and all heavy hauling is executed ex- peditiously and carefully All goods entrusted to the company are insured promptly at lowest rates, and for movmg pianos and furniture they have specially con- structed trucks and vans. Their place of business is located at 2 Scott street. The ofiicers are honorable and able business men, who stand deservedly high in the business circles ot Toronto, and their success is as sub- stantial as it is well merited. GEO. HOWELL. THIS establishment was opened about a year ago by the present proprietor and it has since become prominent as the " cheapest shoe house in the city." The trade is rapidly increasine in magnitude and is of the most substan- tial character. The store is located at 542 and 344 Queen street west, and is fitted up with ornamental fixtures and all the surroundings are in keeping with the character of the business. The stock is large and has been carefully selected and embraces a fine assortment of boots and shoes in the newest and most fashionable styles for ladies', gentlemen's, misses', boys' and children's wear, also rubbers, slippers and fancy shoes of every description. Mr. Howell has had a long and valuable experience in the boot and shoe trade and for a period of 12 years was with Cooper & Smith as their agent. He is a business man of energy and enterprise and popularly known in the best commercial circles. He was born in Canada and has been a resident of Toronto many years. MASSACHUSETTS BENEFIT LIFE ASSOCIATION- NE of the strongest and most liberal life insurance companies in the world is the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association of Boston, Mass. This company p •■"'-^M ^FwT,-^ * '■V --. / ■ . ,yJH 1^ Y -1* ^ 1 r 1 1 ■ L aR 1 1^ "fe f^ B w GEO. A. LITCHFIELD, Prbsidekt. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Massa- chusetts in 1878 and from the start has been successful and prosperous. A few figures will show the strength and amount of business transacted. The policy-holders are upwards of 40,000 in number, and the amount of insurance in force, 9 105,000,000.00. The amount paid in losses is over 97.000,000, and the cash sur- plus over 9i, 000,000. The head office for the Domin- ion of Canada ii located in this city m the Freehold Loan building, corner Victoria and Adelaide streets, and is under the management of Mr. Thos, K. P. Sutton, an experienced insurance man of unquestioned reputa* tion and ability, and who has, since assuming charge of the business here, written many thousand dollars in premiums, which speaks volumes for his ceaseless energy and wise efforts. The company has deposited with the Dominion Government 950,000 for the security of the Canadian policy-holders. Mr. Sutton is a native of Canada and popular in insurance circles in this city. He is an active member of the Masonic fraternity. The Massachusetts Benefit Life Association is now issuing a THOS. E. P. SU'lTON, Manaokr Canadian Ospartmknt. policy contract, which embraces all the provisions that the experience of the past twelve years has suggested as practicable and desirable for the insured. Correspond- ence is solicited and circulars will be seat to any address by Mr. Sutton or any of his agents throughout Canada. The Massachusetts Benefit Life Association has in force about 9i2,ooo,ooo all in Caaada and is rapidly increasing. 188 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. r N. J. BOURDON. IN referring to the hat and far trade no one in this com- munity is more favorably known in the business or more widely recognized as a leader than Mr. N. ). Bourdon, whose handsome, attractive store, 25 x 65 feet in dimensions, is situated at 486 Queen street west. Mr. Bourdon started at the bottom of the ladder and has won his present enviable position in business circles by persistent effort and untiring energy. He was formerly connected with the well known house of J. H. Reggins, and has had a valuable experience in the hat and fur trade, and established his business in this city in i8go. Mr. Bo'irdon manufactures all his own fur garments, and carries a full and complete stock of goods, comprising the latest English and American felt hats, of bis own direct importation; also fine silk hats, caps, etc., and a full and complete line of furs of every kind— seal sacks, gloves, caps, capes, cloaks, boas, muffs for ladies and gentlemen, also sleigh and carriage robes, and every- thing in the line of furs. He makes a special business of manufacturing fur garments to order, also cleaning and dyeing and altering furs to the prevailing styles. Mr. Bourdon is a native of Montreal, and during the time he has resided in this city has secured a large and fashionable patronage. He is very moderate in his prices, and fully guarantees all his goods to be strictly as represented. ST. CHARLES RESTAURANT. ONE of the most popular and successful caterers and restaurateurs in Toronto is T. J, Best, proprietor of the well known St. Charles Restaurant, 70 Yonge street. This business was originally established in 1875, and after various changes in the proprietorship came in the hands of Mr. T. J. Best, who is now conaucting it. The building occupied is four stories and base- ment high and has dimensions of 30 x 160 feet. Through- out in all departments it is handsomely fitted up, furnished and decorated, and presents a handsome, attractive appearance. On the ground floor is located the cad and lunch counter; on the second is the general dining room, and on the third, the ladies' dining room. Mr. Best is a most excellent caterer and provides the best of everything when in season, including the substantials, delicacies and dainties for his guests. He is very moderate in his prices and his well-kept, popular establishment is liberally patronized by the best classes of the citizens. Competent waiters and assist- ants are employed and every care and attention paid to patrons, Mr. Best is well and favorably known and a popular citizen of Toronto for many years. He is ^ courteous, pleasant gentleman and sustains a high repu- tation in all classes of our community. NEOSTYLE DUPLICATING APPARATUS. ONE of the best devices ever invented for duplicating writing, type-writing, drawings, music, etc., is the Neostyle Duplicating Apparatus which was invented by Mr. D. Gestener, of London, Eng., in 1884 and was known as the Cyclostyle, but since then many valuable improvements have been introduced and the name changed to Neostyle. This apparatus is simple, reliable, economical, clean and durable and has none of the disad- vantages of other processes and 2,000 fac -simile copies of writing, drawing, designs, etc., in indelible, black, or colored ink can be taken on any ordinary paper. It has superseded all other duplicating apparatus and to-day is in use in over 50,000 offices and institutions. Mr. W. E, Oldham, the manager of the Canadian agency, is a native of London, England, and is well and popularly known in this city. His office is No. 10 King street east and he supplies the wholesale trade throughout Canada. An illustrated circular giving full information, price list, testimonials, etc., will be sent to any address on request. P. H. PRIEST. THE premises occupied in the prosecution of this enter- prise are io x 65 feet in dimensions, and locates! at 318 Spadina avenue, Mr. Priest makes a specialty of all the leading and most popular brands of flour and choice breakfast cereals, general produce, and pressed hay, straw, feed, meal, etc. The trade comes from the city and vicinity and is of the most substantial character. Mr. Priest was born and raised in Canada, and an a business man always enjoyed a high reputation. He receives his supplies direct from the beat producing sources and can always quote the very lowest market prices, and fills orders with promptness and deipatcb. TORONTO PARISIAN LAUNDRY. THIS laundry is located at 104 Queen street east, is amply spacious in dimensions, and a force of skilled hands are kept constantly employed. Laundry work is called for and delivered without extra charge and every care and attention paid to the requirements of patrons. Shirts, collars and cuffs are laundried in the best style and extra care taken with family laundry, so as not to injure the most delicate fabrics. Lace curtains are done up to look equal to new, and for promptness and reliability this popular laundry is unsurpa ised. Mr. Wood is a native of Canada. He has had quite an extended experience in the laundry business and has achieved an enviable reputation, and built up a large trade, which still gives evidence of steady increase. JOHN MOXON. AMONG the best known butchers in the St. Lawrence Market is Mr. John Moxon, who has been established in the market since 1886 and since 1892 occupied stall No. 27. His experience as a purveyor of meats to the public has secured for him a large first class patron- age and he is doing a flourishing business. He slaugh- ters the finest and best cattle obtainable and always has on sale the choicest and best beef, veal, lamb, mutton and pork, also smoked and salt meats of every kind. His stall is well arranged and attractively fitted up and pre- sents a neat and handsome appearance. Orders are called for and delivered promptly and polite assistants alway . in attendance. Mr. Moxon sells for cash and is very f-derate in his prices, while his meats are fresh, pure anv. wholesome. He is a native of Toronto and has been a butcher and dealer in meats for a period of la years. ." jf ■" -..'5':,:^^« TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. IM JOHN UNDERWOOD & CO. THE representative house in the Dominion manufactur- ing inks, etc., is that of John Underwood St Co., with head offices in this city and New Yorli, and branch in Chicago. The house in this city was established in 1887, and is under the immediate management of Mr. j. ]. Bryaon, an experienced, practical young man and sicilled chemist. He is an American by birth, and was for some time prior to coming to this city with the firm in New York. The firm manufacture Underwood's English Ink and Mucilage, which have a wide reputation and no superiors in the world. The brands of the firm are highly esteemed b^ the trade and the public throughout all the principal cities and towns in tne Dominion and the United States for their uniform excellence, and are always in demand. The ink and mucilage are used by the Dominion and Provincial Governments, the Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk Railways, and by the Govern- ments of the United States and Great Britam, and all the leading banks, insurance corporations and mercantile es- tablishments. The premises utilized for the purposes of the business in this city are at 14 and 16 Johnston street, and are spacious and commodious, and in the manufacturing department a force of skilled hands is em- ployed. The firm also manufacture and deal in type- writer ribbons and supplies, and carbon paper of a superior qual- ity, and supply a wide spread trade. Mr. Bryson is highly regarded in this city as an energetic and able business man and sustains a high reputation. Samples of these famous inks will be sent to any address from either the Toronto, New York or Chicago bouses on application. THE DORENWEND ELECTRIC BELT & TRUSS CO. THE use of electricity as acurativeof bodily weaknesses and diseases may be said to be still in its infancy, yet we find the ablest scientists of the age devoting their entire ability to the study of it. In this connection we desire to refer to Mr. Dorenwend of this city, the widely known and able manager of The Dorenwsnd Electric Belt and Truss Co., No. 227 Spadina avenue. This gentleman, who is a native of Canada, and still on the sunny side of 30, has gained a world-wide reputation as an electrician, and as thft inventor of many electrical appliances, chief among the latter being bis electric belt ana truss, which is now extensively used in all parts of the civilized world. The Dorenwend body battery, belt and truss, are especially adapted for the relief and cure of all weaknesses and dis- eases of the stomach, liver, brain, lungs, throat, kidneys, bowels, spine, heart, urinary organs, muscular and venous systems, and are applicable to both male and female. It is impossible, within the limits of this brief sketch, to enter into any details, but we strongly advise all our read- ers who may be suffering from the weaknesses of any of these organs, to communicate with Mr. Dorenwend. SAML. J. REEVES. THIS printing house was established in 1876, and en- joys a large and extensive patronage in ar branches of the job printing business. The plan; occupies a three-story building at 619 Queen street west, and is wMI equipped with presses 01 latest and best patterns and all styles and kinds of type suitable for executing every variety of plain and ornamental work and also all the necessary ana numerous fixtures which enter into the make up of a first class printing establishment. Mr. Reeves gives employment to seven skilled printers, who are capable of turning out the best and most artistic work. This printing house executes all manner of job- work,including the finest of commercial work, catalogues, prospectuses, circulars, note and letter heads, statements, envelopes, bill heads. This work is perfectly executed and promptly and )t close figures. The general character of the work is without fault. Mr. Reeves is also an issuer of marriage licences, a dealer in real estate and operates in fire insurance. He has met with great success in the lines of business in which he Is engaged and is one of Toronto's industrious, pushing and popular business men, and en- joys the public esteem in a high degree. Mr. Reeves is a native Torontonian and has achieved business success. THOMAS HEYS. ONE of the leading and most expert consulting and analytical chemists in Ontario is Mr. Thomas He)s, whose assay and analytical laboratory in Toronto are located at ly King street west. Mr. Heys, who is a thoroughly scier.tific chemist, commenced the practice of this profession in this city in 1873, and has acquired an honorable reputation for the reliable manner in which he attends to all commissions. He makes careful analyses of ores, metals, paints, oils, fertilizers, waters and med- icinal preparations, while mineral locations and manu- facturing processes are reported on. Mr. Heys has performed many important analyses in an able manner, his accompanying reports being of the highest value, while his rates are remarkably moderate. The premises occupied are 50 x 50 feet in area, and the laboratory is fully equipped witn modern apparatus and appliances, Mr. Heys is assisted by his son, Mr. C. H. Heys, who has bean thoroughly trained In the profeuion, and Mr. Rosebrugh, who -vas a science student in the Toronto University and the Ontario College of Pharmacy. Mr. T. Heys was born in Lancashire, England, while Mr. C. H. Heys is a native of Toronto. They are highly esteemed for their integrity and talents, and no more capable and reliable analytical chemists can be found in the ranks of the profession. Ores are sent to Mr. Heys from all parts of Canada and the United States for analysis, and some ores have lIso reached him from Australia. This is the only general assay and analytical laboratory in Toronto, and is situated opposite the Kossin House. In conclu- sion, we would observe that the field for the exercise of chemical investigations has been rapidly widening dur- ing the last few years, until now the demands for care- fully executed scientific work of this character are very numerous, while in the line of commercial and technical firoducts the endorsement of the skilled chemical analyst ike Ml. Heys is absolutely necessary at the present time to secure a respectful public hearing as to their merits. 140 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ■ CORTICELLI SILK CO., LIMITED. THIS is the Toronto Dranch, No. 23 Wellington itreet west, of the famous Corticelli Silk Co., limited, whose headquarters and factory in Canada are situated in St. Johns, I'rovince Quebec. The company also have mills at Florence, Mass. ; Hartford. Conn. : New London, Conn., etc., and branches in Montreal, New York, Bos- ton, Chicago, Cincinnati, St. I^uls, San Francisco, St. Paul, Philadelphia, Balt'more, etc. In Toronto a com- modious first floor and basement are occupied, each being 23 X 75 feet in area, the basement being devoted to Ontario and the North West has assumed its present proportions. The Corticelli Silk Company is incorpor- ated in Canada with the Brainerd & Armstrong Com- pany, whose wash silks are standards with the trade. MIIXS AT FLORENCE, MASS., U.S.A. the storage of cabinets for silk goods, while the first floor is utilized for stock. Hers is kept a complete assortment of the company's spool silk, wash silk, embroidery, filoselle, knitting silk, arrasene, serges, satins, silk braids, mohair braids, roll braids, mittens, silk hosiery, etc., which are offered to jobbers and retailers at the lowest possible prices. The goods of the Corticelli Silk Com- pany are unsurpassed for finish, quality and uniform excellence, and have no supeiiors in America or Europe. The demand for them is steadily increasing, and they are general favorites wherever introduced owing to their superiority and intrinsic merits. Mr. W. R. Milligan, the Toronto manager, was born in Ci..:ada. He is widely knowu for his promptness and strict integrity, and under his careful guidance the business of the company in H. BRADFORD CLARK. AT the present day the manufacturers' agent or repra- 'V sentative plays an important part in various indus- tries. This avenue of sale, the connecting link between the manufacturer and dealer, is become more and more the order and method of trade, and many useful articles and fabrics of domestic and foreign manufacture are now controlled in the Dominion of Canada by those who are tech- nically called manufacturers' agents. In this connection, special reference is made in this Commercial Review of Toronto to Mr. H. Bradford Clark, the widely known rep- resentative of foreign manu- facturers, whose office pnd salesrooms are situated at 32 Colborne street, Mr. Clark established this agency in 1890, and his trade now ex- tends throughout the Martime Provinces, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and the Nortn-west. The premises occupied com- prise two spacious floors, each being 20 x 100 feet in area, fully equipped with every conven- ience. Mr. Clark represents several famous French and Belgian firms, and keeps con- stantly on hand a choice stock of furniture coverings, saddle bags, mohair and silk plush- es, curtains, table covers, linen tickings, Hessians, etc. Only realy first-class and desirable goods are handled, which are offered to jobbersand retailersat manufacturers' prices. Orders are carefully attended to, and complete satisfaction is guaranteed patrons. Mr. Clark is widely known for his business ability and integrity, and is very popular in trade circles. The cable address of the house IS " Brad ;lark. To- 1 ato." EQUITABLE SAVINGS, LOAN & BUILDING ASSOCIATION. THE true principles of cooperatinr r,r embodied in the modern and improved met' :o4s of savings, loan and building aitoclationa, and the best exponent of these in the city of Toronto is that known as 'Hie Ei|uit- able Savings, I.,oan and Building Association, whose head othces are situated at 2^ Toronto street. This reliable and progressive association was incorporated in March 1892, and its present executive officers are, Mr. H. O'Hara, president ; Mr. John A. McGillivray, Q.C., vice-president, and Mr. E. A. Taylor, manager. This is a purely mutual association, its purposes txiing to accumulate by small monthly payments a fund to be loaned solely to its members to buy or build homes, and thus to afford the safest and most prohtable form of investing the small savings of wage-earners and salaried men. Members can sul)8Cribe for one up to 300 shares, paying for them in monthly installments of 60 cts. per share. In about 8 years the stock matures, and tha principal is paid in cash. There are no extra assessments, no preferred stock holders to absorb any of the profits, and no high salaried officers. There is thus no danger of forfeiture, and the association's ofTicers are under heavy bonds. The officers are capable, honorable and ex- perienced business men, and their identification with the Equitable Savings, Loan and Building Association is a sure guarantee of success. All loans are made only to memliers, and to the full face value of their stock, secured by first mortgage on improved real estate. Those loans are invariably obtained to secure a home, and in eight years a member cvvns his own homestead, instead of having only a bundle of rent receipts. By all means we urge wake-earners and salaried men to join the Equitable and begin to save. The career of the Equitable has been remarkably successful, and it is now going ahead rapidly. It has a plan which combines absolute safety with all the profits earned. In this way the wage earn- er's monthly savings earn the same proportionate profits a. ih^ capitalist'4 millions. A saving of 96 a month will yit^ld liooo in about eight years, and 9is a month invested in their Investment Stock will yield $2,300 in the same lime. For further details those interested are re- quested to call on or write to the manager, or to any of the Equitable's agents. P. G. GODARD. IN reviewing the various branches of industrial and commercial enterprise in Toronto, we wish to make special mention of the house of Mr. P. G. Godard, located at I'o. 4SS Yonge street, whose operatious largely contri- bute to the extension of the trade of the ci' y. Mr. Godard is a large manufacturer of upholstery gcods and dealer in cabinet furniture. The business was established in i8'r3 by Godard & Calisster, and carried on by them as paitners until 188I1 when Mr. Calisster died, and Mr. ^f^mf wmm mm* mm pnpp TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. Ul Etgie became a member of the firm, and for a period up to seven years since tlie business was conducted as Godard & KIgie, when Mr. Godard became sole proprie- tor, and under Its present nianagnmenl it Is a leading house of Toronto in its line of upholstery manufacture. Mr. Godard carries a stuck of not less value than $3,000, which embraces everything that is new in design and •tyle and of first Quality, parlor, drawing, and dining room fu'niture, decorative articles of various kinds, bronzes, etc. The premises comprise a bu*Ming of three ■torys, JO X 40 feet in dimensions. He employs seven •killed hands, and his trade extends throUKhout Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario. His stock is carefully selected and Includes the finest upholstery goods, trimmings, fringes, etc., and his productions are of the best vorkmanship, Mr. Godard camo from fiHghton, England, in 1869, and has been an honored resident of Toronto for twenty-three years, *nd stands high in business circles GEORGE WHITE & SON. THE leading house in Toronto actively engaged in an artistic industry is that ot Messrs. George White & Son, whose factory and salesrooms aresii'iated at 5^ and ^t) Sherbourne street. This business waj established twenty years ago by Mr. Geo. White, who conducted it till 1888, when he admittetl his son, Mr. G, A. White, into partnership. They occupy a substantial three-story brick building 25 x 80 feet in area. The work rooms are fully equipped with modern machinery and appliances, operated by a six horsepower steam engine, and twerty- five skilled hands are employed. Messrs. G. White & Son manufacture dress and cloak trimmings, undertakers' trimmings, fringe, cord, tassels, gimps, etc., which are uiidirpassed for quality, elegance and finish, and have no suporiors in the Dominion Many of the goods made by this firm are of peculi.ir design, and are manufactured by no other house in Canada. They make their own dyes, and can color any kind of fabric. Orders are filled with dispatch at the lowest possible figures, and the trade of the firm now extends throughout the Dominion. The business is both wholesale and retail, and three traveling salesmen represent the house. -Mr. Geo. White was bom in England where he learnt this business, while Mr. G. A. White is a Canadian. They are widely known and highly regarded for their business skill and strict probity, and in this special industry have acheived a substantial •uccess, their goods being general favorites wherever introduced, always commanding a ready sale. THE PEOPLES LIFE INSURANCE CO. THE Peoples Life Insurance Company of Toronto, Canada, whose head office is located at 78 Victoria street, was duly incorporated by Special Act of the I.«gislature in 1893, and has placed a full deposit with the Government, The present management is able, energetic awd honorable, and the directorate is composed of some jf the most influential and successful business men in the province. The Peoples Life Insurance Com- pany issues all the latest and most improved forms of policies, among them being that by limited payments, the surplus accruing upon those policies is distril>uted at the end of the peric^ for which they are issued to the holders of such of them as may siill be in force, so that very liberal returns upon their outlay will be secured to those who complete the full amount of their payments. The following are the options ofTered fc limited pay- ment policies, viz : The surplus may be with'' ■ .• in rash and the policy may be allowed to continue s .1 ;>. u'- up policy. (2) The surplus may bo withdrawn " .. ■' , and the policy surrendered for an amount specifieu in the policy, which is equal to the reserve thereon. (3) The policy may be continued as a paid-up Insurance, and the surplus applied to the purchase of an additional amount of insurance. Few companies have met with the same success in the same period of their history as this reliable company. Mr. E. J. Lomnitz, the manager, is a recognized exponent of the best methods of Lift Insur- ance, and is highly regarded for his ability and integrity. J. L. JONES. ENGRAVING, during the last few years, on wood has been advanced to a high plane o' perfection, and it is safe to say, that no branch of art requires a more practi- cal training and artistic skill. The leading exponent of this beautiful art in the city of Toronto is Mr. J. L. Jones, whose office and work-rooms are situated at 8^ to 12, King street east. Mr. Jones commenced business as an artist wood engraver in 1884, and has secui'ed a liberal and influential patronage, not only in all sections of Can- ada, but also in the United States and Great Britain. Ten skilled engravers are constantly employed, and he makes a specialty of first-class illustrations for catalogues, books, magazines, etc., t means of wood engravings, and all photo processes. His specialty, however, is wood engraving. Mr. Jones is the only one in Canada who handles box wood for engravers' use, the wood being care- fully selected and imported from the United States. Mr. Jones has been awarded medals, etc., for the superiority and beauty of his work at the Colonial Exhibition, Eng- land, 1886; Gold Medal at Jamaica, 1891 ; Bronze Medal at St. John's, N.B. ; two prizes at the Toronto Exhibition; first prize at Sherbrooke. He was bom in Coventry, England, but has resided in Canada for the last eighteen years, and is highly esteemed for his artistic skill and ability. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. THIS is the largest and strongest fire insurance com- pany in the world and has achieved a distinguished success. It has ever pursued a policy foundeii on the principles of equity, probity and financial soundness, and has built up a connection throughout the civi'ized world. The Royal is both a fire and life company, and has never failed to pay a just claim when due. 'The total cash assets of this strong underwriting institution are over 942,000,000.00 and the cash surplus beyond all liabilities exclusively for fire losses exceeds 9i2,ooo,ooa The head office for Canada is in Montreal, and the repre- sentatives for Toronto district are Messrs. Kay & Banks, with office corner Yonge and Wellington streets. Mr. John Kay is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, and Mr. A. F. Banks from Liverpool, England. The firm has been identified with the tire insurance business many years and widely and favourably known in business and social circles in this city. .,'■&;. I .M^^:- MHH ■m U2 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ', .c- AVONDALE HOTEL. TORONTO is favored with the benefits and advantages derived from havini; in ner midst some of the best hotels in the Dominion — hostelries pronounced by competent authorities as best illustrating in their manage- twelve years, and recently its proprietorship was assumed by Mr, W. R. Kindree, under whose able management It certamly seems destined to enjoy a degree ol popularity never before accorded to it. With characte -stic enter- prise Mr. Kindree has had the place renovated from roof ment, the modern art of modern hotel keeping. Among such there are none more worthy of special men- tion in this review than the deservedly popular Avondale }Iot( , which occupies a niche in public favor peculiarly its own. This hoiJse has been in existence for the past to cellar, while at liio same time improvements have been introduced which cannot but conduce to the favorable verdict of all who ever experience the hospitalities of the house. To-day, in fact, the Avon- first-class bouse, and is naturally a prime favorite with both the resident and transient public. The hotel building is a handsome and substantial three-story brick structure, admirably located opposite the Govern- ment grounds and but one block from the Union depot. It is perfectly heated by steam, lighted by gas, thoroughly ventilated, and equipped with electric annunciators and other modern conveniences. The euitine is par excellence the very best the season and markets afford ; the appointments are first-class in every particular, the servile of a superior character, while the bar is stocked with the choicest brands of wines, liquors and cigars. The office, bar and dining room (which seats seventy-five) are conveniently situ- ated oil the. first-floor, while above are magnificently furnished parloid for ladies, irrespective of the large suite of light, airy and comfortable sleeping apart- ments. Everything, indeed, is new, neat, fresh and inviting, and all advantages considered, one seldom finds such comforts and conveniences at the same figures (from fi.oo to 92.oo per day) as are pro- vided for his guests by " mine host " of the " Avon- dale." Mr, Kindree, who was formerly favorably identified with the well-known wholesale grocery house of F. \V. Humphrey, has inaugurated a thorough system of organization in every de- partment of the hotel, and being no mere ornamen* tal figure-head, but a hard worker in every sense of the term, person' 'iy sejs to the com- fort of each and every oii. ot his numerous guests. We congratulate him upon his pro- nounced success in the role of " Boniface," and unless all signs fail, the popularity and pros- perity of the " Avondale " under his efficient dale ranks unquestionably as an excellently appointed, management, are bound to endure and increase. ) < ^ «.. i^tt^ MiSJi. , TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. US THE r-'OOLE PRINTING CO., Ltd, THE office of The Poole Printing Company, of Toronto, Ltd., is one of the best equipped and most reliable establishments in its line in Canada. The preseui com- par.y, which was incorporated in 1893, is composed of men of ability, gained by long experience in the business. The premises of the com- pany are large and especially suitable for their business anH are furnished with the latest and most improved equipments. The press-room con- tains seven printing machines, four cylinders and three Gordons, also ?'.! other modern requirements essential to a first-class printinf^ hoi-se. The composing room h whiskey, clarets, champagnes, still sparkling Burgundies, hock and Rhine wines, and cased goods of every descript.on which commend their own superior merits to the confidence and patronageof critical buyers. A specialty is made of the finest champagnes, brandies, ana whiskies, which are sold under a guarantee to give perfect satisfaction to the trade. Orders are carefully filled at the lowest possible prices, and the wines and liquors of this responsible house are admirably suited for a first class hotel, club and drug trade. This is the best selected stock of wines and liquors in Toronto, and nine clerks are constantly employed. Mr. McConnell imports direct from the most celebrated forei)>n houses, and makes a specialty of handling the finest brands of Havana cigars. Several travelling salesmen represent the house. Mr. McConnell is'an energetic, liberal and honorable morcbant, who is very prominent in trade circlM. COLES & MoARTHUR. A PROMINENT and reliable house in its line in this city is that of Coles & McArthur, importers and dealers in foreign and domestic wines and liquors, situated No. ^gi Queen street west. The business was established nine years ago by the firm and a large and steadily growing trade has been built up. The premises utilized for the purposes of the business are admirably arranged and equipped with every facility for filling orders and meeting the demands of the patrons. Mr. Coles imports and deals in the choicest foreign w.'nes, champagnes, ports, sherries, clarets, also Jamaica rum, Holland gin and Canadian and American whiskies, Dublin stout, London ales, etc. They bottle wines and liquors for family purposes and the trade and besides a large local custon, fill many orders from the surrounding towns. They deal in goods of a superior quality which are fully guaranteed as represented and sold at the very lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Coles was born in Canada and Mr. McArthur is from Scotland. They are pro- gressive, active, live business men and throughout their business career have always sustained a high reputation. MISS MURPHY. AMONG the old established concerns in Toronto de- voted to the millinery business and the handling of fancy dry goods, especially noteworthy is that of Miss Murphy, known as the " New York Millinery Store," and located at No. 242^ Queen street east. The foundation of this enterprise dates back to 1873, when it was inaugurated by Miss Murphy, and from its inception a permanent trade has been secured, numbering among its many patrons the leading families of Toronto. The premises occupied are adapted in every department for the successful prosecution of the business, and a compet- ent force of skilled help is employed. The stock com- prises a full and complete assortment of the latest Lon- don and New Yorlt novelties in millinery, gloves, corsets, hosiery, straw goods, fancy dry goods, feathers, flowers, silks, ribbons, velvets, laces and all kinds of milline.y specialties. Here are to be seen the most fashionable and daintiest of trimmed hats and bonnets, which cannot fail to please the most fastidious. Miss Murphy is always the first to introduce the latest styles, and all hats and bonnets trimmed here are in strict accord with the newest London and New York fashions. Special at- tention is given to mourning and bridal outfits. Miss Murphy is an energetic lady of Canadian birth, and is admitted by all to be the foremost exponent of her art in the city. REID & COMPANY. PROMINENT among the leading houses in its line of trade in Toronto is that i .' Messrs. Reid & Company, wholesale and retail dt..ers in lumber, lath and shingles, whose office is situated corner King and Berke- ley streets. The firm's dock and yard are at the Esplan- ade, foot of Berkeley street. This flourishing business was established in 1880 at the corner Esplanade and Sherbourne streets, and in 1885 was removed to its present commodious quarters. Messrs. Reid & Co are the largest lumber dealers in Toronto and are sole agents in the city for Messrsi. Gllinour & Co., of Trenton, Onta- rio, manufacturers of sash, doors, blinds, casings, mould- ings, flooring, sheeting, base, etc. Orders for these goods are executed at extremely low prices on short notice. Only carefully selected and choice lumber is handled, and substantial advantages are offered to the trade. Lumber is shipped by Messrs. Reid & Co. to all sections of the Dominion ; and they also handle exten- sively native hardwoods. Mr. Reid, the proprietor and manager of this business, was born in Toronto. He is widely known for his business ability and strict probity. 'mm'mmp w^jmrniimm mmmmmmmmmm mm^mmmmi'^fmmilllllliffim'imKimmmmmmmf^^ 146 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ^ ' I ■ DUNCAN BELL. THERE is perhaps no name so \.-»ll known throughout he dry goods ^rade of Canada as that of Duncan ^iell, dry goods commission merchant, whose head office is located in Montroal, with branch office at 62 Bay street in this city, '''he business is one of the oldest in Canada, having been established in Montreal in 1830. The Toronto branch is in charge of Mr. Harry A. Yuille, one of the most able and popular ^ 'h ■ ^^^M ■ n Ix -'■ ^^^M i ■> '■ ^I^P » A ^ I ^^^ ^^^^^^^^^M ■^ m \ '^^^^^^F' ^^H ^^^^1 ^B:.3 w^^^^^f^- ^^H ^^^^1 w^m"- ''^•^^^^^^^P ^^^^H ^^^^^^1 ^^B- * ' ^^^^^A ' ^^^^H HHI ■■J manufacturers of shirts, pants and hosiery, o' Not- tingham ; and Davis, Moore & Co , manufacturers of shirts, pants and hosiery, of Leicester, and Scot- tish Vulcanite Co'y. of Edinburgh. The house are also attorneys and correspondents for several large English firms, and annually transact an enormous business, which to-day covers every city and town, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with the jobbers. Mr. Yuille, the Toronto manager, is a native of Glasgow, and is fully competent to superintend the important interests of his firm In this city. The office, located at 62 Bay street, is spacious and centrally located in the heart of the business portion of the city. The Telephone call is 1964. ROBERT WILSON. FOREMOST among the reliable and responsible houses engaged in supplying the inhabitants of Toronto with pure and wholesome food products is that of Mr. Robert Wilson, who is the widely known provision merchant, at No. 322 Queen street west. Mr. Wilson is a gentleman of English birth, who became a resident of this cityini883. Having a thorough knowledge of the provision business in its every branch, he embarked in his present enterprise in iS.);^, >nd although but little over a year has since elapsed he has built up a widespread and per- manent trade, which is rapidly assuming vast propor- tions. His store is 20 x 30 feet in area, and is fitted up with all modern conveniences, including ample cold storage, while several assistants are employed. Mr. Wilson handles a general line of provisions, including fine sugar-cured hams, smoked hams, English and break- fast bacon, fresh and salt pork, kettle-rendered lard, pork sausages, vegetables, and kindred goods. Buying and selling strictly for cash, he is thereby enabled to ob- tain the best supplies and to offer them to bis patrons at lowest prices. young business men in the city. The house of Duncan Bel! is to-day controlling the largest and most influen- tial wholesale trade in the Dominion, representing as it does some of the most extensive manufacturers in Eng- land and Scotland. The house are the Dominion agents for the well known firm of Joseph Walker & Sons, of HuJdersfield, the most extensive dealers in seals and cloakings in the world; also William Currie & Co, proprietors of the famous Caltdonian rubber coat works ;e«p conducted for only four years, it enjoys a most lucrai've patronage. Mr. Thompson is an able, young busi.-.css nran, reliable and responsible, and so regarded by the comn.'inity. E. A. GROSSMAN & SON. THE best skilled portrait artists in Canada is undoubt- edly Messrs. E. A. Crossman & Son, whose studio is at 26 King street east. Mr. Crossman, Sr., is a native of Newfoundland, and has devoted many years to the cart ful study of his profession, receiving the highest awards at many exhibitions in the United States for his splendid artistic work. He commenced in Cincinnati, Ohio, to paint portraits in oil and execute crayon work in 1868, and ten years after removed to Hamilton, Ont., where he remained until 1883, when he went to London, and five years after came to this city. His son and copartner was born in Elora, Ont. He is a thoroughly skilled artist, possessing all the abilities of his talented father. They have received three -nedals at Cincinnati, O. , exhibitions, one in Minneapolis, Minn., a Centennial medal in 1876 at Philadelphia, Pa., and J2 first prizes in Canada in Provincial exhibitions. They are moderate in their prices and their work unexcelled in neatness and perfection of finish. MAP & SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. THIS company, with headquarters at 31 King street east, is one of the most important concerns of its kind in Canada. The business was established several years ago, and is controlled by Messrs. Cummings and Potter, both well known representative business men of unquestioned reputation. The stock carried embraces maps, globes, black boards, drawing materials, micro- scopes, chemical supplies, etc., and is large, full and com- plete in all departments. The company supply many private schools and educational institutions throughout the province of Ontario, and altogether a large business is carried on. Map mounting is a specialty, and orders for this kind of work are promptly filled with neatness and despatch. Mr. Cnmmings is a well-known business man, and formerly connected with the Government Observa- tory. Mr. C. Potter is practical to the business, and well qualified to conduct it both by education and train- ing. mmm m TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. QUEEN CITY ^::L-^. A RECENTLY established manufa.turing enterprise, whose operations are rapidly assuming an important feature in the commercial prosperity of Toronto is that known as the Queen City Mills, of which Mr. Arch- ibald Campbell is the proprietor. Mr. Campbell com- menced business operations during the early part of the present year, and already his enterprise has assumed proportions requiring special and detailed description in a commercial review of^ this character. Mr. Campbell is already a large manufacturer and dealer in high patent and family flour, bran, middlings and all kinds of grain. Hia mills occupy a five-story brick building, 50 x 75 feet in dimensions, fully equipped with all the improved machinery, including thirty-nine pair of rollers. Upwards of fifty hands are regularly employed and the daily capacity of the mills is seven hundred barrels, and the capacity of the elevator is iio,noo bushels. Mr. Camp- bell makes a specialty of high grade patent and family flour, the standard brands being " Toronto's Pride " (pure Manitoba patent), " Queen City " (Manitoba and Winter patent), "Monarch" (pure Winter patent), " Gem " (straight roller), " Tower " (superfine). He now controls a large local patronage, which extends also through the lower provinces and Newfoundland and to the extreme eastern part of Ontario. Mr. Camp- bell is an energetic, progressive and able business man, thoroughly acquainted with every detail of the business and the wants of the trade, and fully determined to push his products to the very front rank. He is among our most highly esteemed and respected business men, whose standing is of the highest in the business and financial community. THE CANADIAN PHOTO-ENGRAVING BUREAU- PHOTO-ENGRAVING for all illustrating purposes has no abler exponent in Toronto than the Canadian Photo-Engraving Bureau, located at j6 Adelaide street west, of which Messrs. J. F. Moore and J. Alexander, Jr., are the enterprising and popular proprie- tors. They first commenced business in 1888 in this .Vine at 203 Yonge street, and in 1891 removed to their present location. Both Messrs. Moore & Alexander are thor- oughly qualified engravers and printers, fully conversant with every detail of this useful industry and the require- ments of the most critical patrons. They occupy two spacious floors, each being 50 x 125 feet in area, fully equipped with the latest improved apparatus, machinery and appliances, and the place is fitted throughout with electric light, used when sunlight is not good, enabling them to be always on time with work. The range of work embraces photoengraving in all its branches, zinc etching, photo-litho transfers, and a specialty is made of half-tones on zinc or copper for fine printing. They employ only first-class workmen, and turn out all kinds of high-class art work, adapted for book, catalogue or magazine illustrations. All orders are promptly executed, while the most moderate prices prevail, and the trade of the firm now extends throughout the entire Dominion, Mr. Moore was born in London, England, in 1863, and came to Canada in 1871. His partner, Mr. Alexander, is a native of Montreal. They are highly regarded in business circles for their integrity and ability, and have secured an enviable reputation for the artistic merits of their work. The Telephone call of the office is 2158. H, A, NELSON & SONS. A REPRESENTATIVE and one of the most noted firms in its line in the city of Toronto is that of Messrs. H. A. Nelson & Sons, importers and whole- sale dealers in European and American goods, whose offices and salesrooms are situated at 56 and 58 Front street west. The principal offices and headquarters of the firm are at 59, 61 and 63 St. Peter street, Montreal. This extensive business was established in 1840 by Mr. H. A. Nelson, who eventually admitted his sons, Messrs. A. D., H. W., C. H. and F. E. Nelson, into partnership. Mr. H. A. Nelson died in 1883, and the business is now the property of his sons. The premises occupied in To- ronto comprise a four-story and basement building, 55 x 200 feet in area, fully equipped with every con venience for the accommodation of the immense, well selected and choice stock. The departments embrace brooms, wooden- ware, matches, brushes, mirrors, perambulators, clocks, bags, trunks, baskets of all kinds, druggists' sundries, tobac- conists' sundries, stationers| sundries, fancy goods, Bohe- mian glassware, albums, Chinaware, dolls, games, notions, and toysof every description. They import direct from the most celebrated British, French, Gefman, Swiss and American manufacturers, and always secure the latest novelties. Only the most desirable and best goods are handled, and the prices quoted defy competition. Orders are carefully and promptly filled, and the trade of the house now extends throughout Nova Scotia, New Bruns- wick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and the North-West. Fifty clerks, assistants, etc., are employed, and they like- wise have fifteen travelling salesmen on the road. The partners are highly esteemed in trade circles for excel- 147 lent business qualities, promptness and integrity, and have gained thfl entire confidence of their numerous patrons in all sections of the country. ISA J. THOMAS. ONE of the best stocked grocery and provision fas' Ms in the community is that of Mr. Isa J. Th mas, located at 639 Yonge street. This house waa estab^ lished five years ago by Chas J. Thomas, succeeded by the present proprietor. The premises are 20x60 feet, and the store is attractively fitted up, with large plate glass show windows, provided with telephone service 3081. Mr. Thomas carries a splendid line of staple and fancy groceries and provisions — in fact, nearly all kinds of food supplies— whicL, from the large trade he enjoys, never grows stale or shopworn, including fine teas and coffees, all the spices, a great variety of the choicest canned goods, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, poultry and game, and everything dealt in by a first-class establish- ment, making a specialty of teas, coffees, butter, eggs and poultry. He also handles large quantities of oysters in their season. In :: ..ord, at this food supply house may always be had the best going. Mr. Thomas was born in England and came to Toronto some years since. .IJJiillppJj[IPIIJP^.l m 146 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATElD .1 i 1 i'' i I COURTNEY & STUART. THE Railroad Shoe House, at 562 and 564 Queen street west, although only opened about a year ago, has become widely known and popular as the best place in the city to obtain reliable footwear at " rock bottom " prices. The proprietors, Messrs. John Courtney and V. S. Stuart are both practical men, and well versed in all the details of the business acquired from long experience. They occupy a handsome store tastefully .'itted up in modern style, and provided with every convenience for the accommodation of customers. In sii; it is 25 x 60 feet, and stocked to repletion with everythi g in the line of footwear for ladies, misses, children, men and boys, in all sizes and widths, and all the latest f'lshionable styles. The goods are all new, and have been selected ■Xt^K::!, with unusual care, and brought direct from the leading manufacturers, and fully garranted as to fit, style, quality, material and workmanship. In the stock will be found the celebrated goods of such reputable manu- facturers as Whitham, Ames, Holden & Co., largest shoe manufacturers in Canada ; Le Clerc & Fils, Cooper & Smitii, J. 0. King & Co., and others of like reputation. Messrs. Courtney & Stuail are live, wide awake business men, and leave nothing undone to please and accommo- date patrons. They make a specialty of thi: latest styles of solid leather shoes, and pay particular attention to repairing, executing the work neatly in a skilful manner, Mr. Courtney is a native of Ireland and Mr. Stuart of Canada. They are doing a large prosperous business, and winning success by deserving it. Both members of the firm have been between nine and te:i years in busi- ness in this neighborhood, and are well acquainted with the requirements of the trade in this section of the city. D. DUCKWORTH. IT is an admitted fact that Mr. D. Duckworth, whose elegantly appointed establishment is located at No. 168 Queen street west, is the arbiter of fashions in men's headwear and in fur garments in this city. Ht has had many years practical experience in the business, and has carefully noted the needs and requiiements of the citizens in this direction, and is therefore well prepared and equipped to meet all demands made upon him. Al- though he has been established in business on his own account only since 1892, he has secured a patronage which in amount and character is intensely gratifying. Mr. Duckworth occupies two floors, each being 20 x 80 feet in area. His store is fitted up in modem style, in a manner reflecting the highest credit on his good taste and judg- ment, and each season he carries a line of goods which for character and extent are unapproachable. Mr. Duck- worth handles all the leading makes of English and American silk, felt and straw hats, as veil as caps of every description. Straw goods are exhibited when in season, and all the new styles made popular by the decreesof fashion are found at this establishment, as soon as brought out. This is also the leading headquarters for the finest fur goods, caps, gloves, collars, capes, cloaks, coats ; special attention being given to making garments to order. His prices are governed by moderation, while the quality of the goods and " correct modes " are guaranteed. Mr. Duckworth is a native of Toronto, and enjoys a wide circle of friends and acquaintances among our business men and citizens generally. J. W. McADAM & CO. ONE '-r the most popular boot and shoe houses in ''"oroiito is that of j. W. McAdam & Co., located at N'j. 88, Queen street west, where they occupy a large s'.ore 50x40 feet in dimensions. This firm employs several salesmen and their customers are always sure of prompt, polite, and courteous attention and treatment, while their wants are supplied from the full line of foot- wear which Messrs. J. W, McAdam & Co. always keep in stock. This popular house was established m 1887, and the present nrm assumed control in 1893. Messrs, Fegan & McDiarmid, being the proprietors. They carry as fine a stock of boots and shoes of the best makes as is to be found in the city of Toronto. They also carry a large and beautiful assortment of valises, bags and portmanteaus, embracing all the latest and best designs, and every requisite of the trade in which they are engaged. Messrs. Fegan and McDiarmid are not fol- lowers, but leaders in their line of the many establish- ments of like character. They have occupied the front rank in their line through having constantly handled a m TORONTO, TH^ >2UEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 140 qnality of goods that were inviting and of superior excelience. The firm is composed cf wide-awalce men, who thoroughly understand their business. Their trade has rapidly grown to itspiesent prosperous proportions, aad they have secured the patronage of a large pKirtion of the best people of their section of the city. The motto of this house is " excellence of goods handled, and fair dealing." Thejtr mean to be in advance in their line. JOHN B. SMITH & SONS. AMONG the varied and extbnsive business operations carried on in this progressive and thrifty city of Toronto, there is none which bears a more important relation to the commercial prosperity of the country than the lumber trade, one of the oldest and most thoroughly representative houses in the trade in this city is that of John B. Smith & Sons, manflfacturers of lumber, lath, shingles, doors, sash, blinds, mouldings, boxes, etc., whose factory and yards are located corner Strachan and. Wellington avenues. The business was established in 1851 by the senior member of the firm, Mr. John B. Smith, and has steadily developed until to-dajr it is one of the largest and most important in its line in Canada. Tht factory operated by this concern is one of the largest in Canada, occupying a three-story build- ing 50 X 225 feet in dimensions, and thoroughly equipped with all the improved machinery and appliances known to the business, including matchers, planers, rip and jig saws, etc., operated by a 150-horse power engine, while upwards of seventy-fivo hands are given steady employ- ment in the factory, and one hundred and twentv-five m the lumbering regions. The firm cut their lumber from ;he Parry Sound district, its annual output being from eight to twelve million feet, and a large quantity of this lumber is manufactured at the firms factory into dressed lumber, doors, sash, blinds, mouldings, box»-5, etc., and this varied product is shipped to all parts o .anada and the United States, the trade of the house being one of the most extensive of any like concern in the country. Mr. John B. Smith is a Scotchman by birth, and came to Toronto many years ago, and for over 40 years has been recognized as one of the largest and most influential lumber merchants in the Dommion. His sons and co- partners, Messrs. John M., Robert and W. J. Smith, were bom in this country and, like their father, are active, progressive and enterprising business men, andthorougly identified with the best and lasting interests of Toronto. The telephone call is 5332. MAGUIRE & DRYDEN. ONE of the mo'» notable establishments in the city of Toronto, devoted to the manufacturing of general machinery, is that of Messrs. Maguire & Dryden, located at No. 78 Esplanade street west. This concern was estab- lished by its present proprietors in i8go, and by strict at- tention to business, coupled with a straightforward system of honourable dealing, they have succeeded in obtaining a front rank in this important branch of industry. The premises comprise a spacious brick, building having a frontage and depth of 50 x 40 feet, and the output of the shops embraces any and all kinds of machines. All kinds of perforated zinc and iron are kept on hand, likewise conveyor flights, elevator cups, sprocket, and all numbers of wheels and chains, gears, hang- ers, boxes, shafting and pulleys. Estimates arc furnished for the taking down and removal of worn out or defective machinery, and the readjust- ment of the same in running order. Ten skilled and experienced mechanics being provided with constant employment. The proprietors are both experienced, practical workmen, and all the opera- tions of the works are conducted under heir personal snp^'rvision, thus ensuring to the trade only such productions as will stand the most crucial tests, both in regard to the material used in their construction and the workmanship em- ployed, and they are highly esteemed and respected in social and commercial circles for their strict integrity and honor Mr. Maguire is a native of Toronto, his partner, Mr. Dryden, having been born in Gait in the same provinpe. The firm makes a specialty of manufacturing portable mills, which have given universal satisfaction, and are well liked by all who have used them. They are manufacture any size desired from 16 in. to 48 in. comer of Buchanan. The premises occupied consist of three flats 120x30 feet, where they carry a very large line and an excellent assortment in furniture, carpets, and all manner of house furnishings belonging to the trade. The store is well stocked in all departments. This firm also offers the highest prices for all kinds of furniture, brie -a brae, carpets, etc. This house also has special facilities for cleaning and relaying carpets in the best possible style, for renovating and recovering all kinds of mattresses and furniture. This work is all executed to the perfect satisfaction of their customers. Tht firm makes it convenient for their customers and patrons by M. B. & T. Ji:NKINS. THIS firm is specially noted for its very large and choice collection of antique furniture. It has no (iqual in the Dominion of Canada in this line of goods. Its preeminence over other houses may be attributed in a measure to its connections with foreign houses. Messrs. M. B. & T. Jenkins are located at No. 424 Yonge street. calling for and delivering all goods bought or sold ind for carpets for cleaning and mattresses to be recovered, and furniture to be upholstered. They are careful in the execution of all orders with which they are favored. Prices rule moderate. The Messrs. Jenkins are indus- trious and painstaking business men, pushing on their business, never allowing it to push them. The work done by them has always given the best of satisfaction, hence they have established a good trade, and a fine reputation for the bouse, }>A ?di.iK.::- ,'. ■ ■wi*i«mp<» "m IBO TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. i ! - M : J. F. BROWN &. CO. ONE of the most popular and well patronised furniture establishments in Toronto is that of Messrs. J. F. Drown & Company, at 3, 5 and 7 Queen street east, near Yonge street, south side. This prosperous and flourishing busine!"! was established by Mr. |. 1'". Brown eight years ago, ana to-day ranks among the leading rounding territory and its policy has always been liberal and just, while only reliable goods are sold. Mr. J. F. Brown is an American by birth, and an active, enterpris- ing, business man, thoroughly up to the times and wants of the trade, and is highly esteemed in trade and social circles. JOSEPH PINDER. AMONG the leading houses engaged in the production and handling of all kinds of farmers' saddlery and horse-furnishing goods that of Mr. Joseph Finder, at 72a Queen street east, is especially deserving of men- tion. He founded his present establishment in 1887, and at once secured a patronage such as his ability fully entitled him to. The premises utilized by him are of ample dimensions and comprise a handsomely ap- pointed salesroom, with well equipped workshops attached. Mr. Finder manufactures to order the finest and most durable hand-made harness for all or any pur- pose : also sporting outfits, harness for heavy-draft pur- poses, saddles, collars, bridles, halters, and all kinds of •arap work. He uses only the best materials and em- ploys none but skilled workmen, all operations being personally supervised by him. Repairing is also promptly attended to. I-, furniture emporiums in the city. The premises occupied are 75x50 feet in dimensions, in the Imperial Bank build- ing, an imposing three-story building with high basement, which ib also fitted up as a show room, heavily stocked with a full assortment of furniture and general house fur- nishings of every description, carpets, oil cloths and lineo- leums, which make up one of the most complete stocks to be seen ',a the city. The stock is well assorted, and all goods are marked in plain figures, while the prices are the lowest. The house has established tor itself a reputation for honorable dealing with the general public, and its policy always has and will continue to be to give its patrons the best value for their money that can be had in the city. They sell for cash or credit and if credit is desired give the most liberal terms to responsible parties. The firm control a large and constantly increasing trade throughout the city and sur- RICHARDS BROS. THIS prosperous business was established in 1873 by the present proprietors, who have smce secured a liberal and permanent patronage, their trade extend- ing throughout Ontario and Quebec. They are thor- oughly practical and expert lamp manufacturers, fully acquainted with every detail of this important industry and with the wants of the most critical patrons. They occupy a spacious floor, 140x30 feet in area, and their workshops, 502} and 504 Yonge street, are fully equipped with modern tools and appliances, while twelve skilled workmen are constantly employed. They keep always on hand a large and choice stock of carriage lamps, and attend carefully to every description of repairing and plat- ing at the shortest notice. They also import from the most celebrated British houses the latest styles of car- riage lamps, and keep all kinds of lamp holders in stock. Messrs. Richards were born in England, and are widely known for their just methods. A C. WURTELE. N establishment which has gained an excellent repn- tation for just methods is that of Mr. Wurtele, upboUterer and dealer in fine furniture, whose salesrooms are located at 358} Yonge street. This busi- ness was established by Mr. Wurtele in 1883, who possesses an intimate knowledge of the needs and re- quirements of a critical trade. He oj ualny TUTTI FRUTTI SoM by DruggiaU and Conftctioiura. V«k« BO worthlMB Imitation. ■•• tlwt " Tuttl rmttl " la on okob So. paokaf •. principles and strict integrity. Messrs. Adams & Co. also have branches in London, England, Liverp>ool, Eng- land, Paris, France, and Melbourne, Australia, and their goods were awarded medals at the Paris World's Fair, 1889, and the New Orleans and Louisville Exposi- tions. The pram' .es occupied in Toronto comprise a handsome and commodious three-story brick building, 36x60 feet in area, the first floor being utilized for offices, the second floor for the factory, while the third floor is devoted to the wrapping and packing departments. The principal brands manufactured by Messrs Adams & Sons are, Tutti Frulti, Pepsin Tutti Frutti, Monte Christo, Mexican Fruit, Sweet Fern, Red Hose, Oolah, Bokay, etc. These specialties in chewing gum are unsurpassed for quality, purity and flavor, and have no superiors in the market. Mr. Law promptly fills orders and the trade of this branch extends throughout all sections of Canada from Halifax to Vancouver. The trade is strictly wholesale, and the Arm have agents in all the principal cities of Canada and the United States. Their staple brands of chewing gum are general favorites with alt classes of consumers, who prefer them to all others, owing to their superiority and uniform excellence. THE AMERICAN CORSET AND DRESS REFORM CO, AMONG the new enterprises recently established in this city is that of the American Corset and Dress Reform Co., with headquarters at 316 Yonge street. The store is tastefully and handsomely fitted up, com- plete in all appointments and contains a large, valuable and carefully assorted stock of goods. In dimensions it is 30 X 100 feet, and every convenience is provided for i^fiifBoc-.^ he accommodation of patrons. The Company makes a specialty of Jenness-Miller patterns and Equipoise waists, which are kept in stock, also the Jenness-Miller perfect fitting bodice, for which it has the exclusive agency, and also the control of the Geo. Frost dress reform waist. Ypsilanti union suits in Congo merino, health wool, cashmere, and silks for ladies, misses and children are also kept in stock, together with a great variety of fancy articles that belong to the business. Corsets and common sense and hygienic waists for ladies and children are made to order, and every care Lnd attention is paid to the requirements of patrons. Mrs. J. Ward and Mrs. McKenzie, who have the sole control of the business, are both practical business women, and although only established in business a short time, they have secured a large patronage and fill nuny orders from all parts of the Dominion. ADAMANT M'P'G CO. OP AMERICA. TflE Canadian Branch of the famous Adamant Manu- facturing Company of America, manufacturers of Adamant Wall Plaster, is located at 100 Esplan- ade street east. The Company's principal offices and headquarters are lo'.^^ad at 309 East Genesea street, Syracuse, New York, and its New York city office in the DARLING It CURRY ARCHITtCTS Bennett Building, corner of Fulton and Nassau streets. The Toronto factory was opened in 1889, and is the only establishment in Canada manufacturing the celebrated Adamant Wall Plaster. The premises occupied in the Queen City comprise a superior four-story brick building, 30 X 200 feet in area, the first floor being devoted to offices and shipping department, the second and third floors to the factory, while the fourth floor is utilized for storage. The factory is equipped with special machinery and ap- pliances, operated by steam power, and a strong force of workmen is employed. Adamant is the perfection of wall plaster, being a patented cement or artificial stone, while it is the result of extended research in the field of science. It is a perfect plaster, adhering equally well to lath, brick, stone or iron, and it will last as long as the building. Adamant has wonderful fire-resisting qualities, superior to any other plaster made, this quality render- ing buildings practically fire-proof. It does not crack, shrink or break, and is impervious to rats, gases or ver- min. It is elastic and takes on a very superior finish, all of which combine to make it the per^tion of plaster- ing. The Toronto Branch is under the careful manage- ment of Mr. W. B. Cherry, who is widely known in trade circles for his promptness and just methods. The fol- lowing are only a few of the prominent buildings that have been plastered with Adamant, viz : Grand Trunk Railway Depot, Lancaster, Que.; Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto; Lakeside Home, Toronto Island TORONTO, THE ^UEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ISS ]< rdan Chambers, St. Matthew's Church, St. Stephen's Churcli, Dominion Bank, Bell Telephone Building, and many others in this city and elsewhere. (.)rders are promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and the use of Ad.imant I'laster is becoming universal in all parts of Canada. Adamant is highly esteemed by leadmg build- ers and architects, and sells solely on its intrinsic merits. AIKENHEAD & SLOAN. AVPLE cold storage facilities are to-day an essential re<|uisite in all commercial centers and one that the produce trade is interested in promoting. In this connection we desire to refer in this commercial review of Toronto to c^e newly established and enterprising firm of Messrs. Aikenhead & Sloan, whose cold storage and terms if desired by paying premium. This is the only cold storage house in Toronto, and has a capacity of one hundred i.ar loads of produce. They also handle dried fruits, and deal in fruits and produce in car lots. Messrs. Aikenhead & Sloan are Canadians and came to Toronto from fluron county, Ontario. They are widely known for their strict integrity, and having spent much time and money in perfecting their cold storage system, are confident of giving satisfaction to patrons. freezing house is located at 13 Church street. This cold storage establishment was opened May ist, 1893, by Messrs. Aikenhead & Sloan, who have already secur- ed a liberal and influential patronage. The premises occupied comprise a superior four-story building, 27x100 feet in area, fitted up with the latest patent dry air appliances. Fire risks are light, as the house is built of brick and no explosive chemicals are used. This cold storage house was built chiefly for the accommodation of dealers in fruits, vegetables, provisions, such as butter, eggs cheese, lard, meats, poultry, etc., while freezing is used for those desirous of freezing fish, game, etc. The firm's system is unsurpassed for efficiency and reliability, \yhile the rates charged are extremely moderate. Any person storing goods here can get insurance on short J. S. RUSSELL. AMONG the representative merchants who have largely contributed to Toronto s resources within the last two decades, few have been more potent factors in this respect than Mr. J. S. Russell, the well known wholesale de.-iler in fine and fancy gojds. The foundation of this business dates from 1878, and from that time to the present Mr. Russell's career has been one of continued success. He is a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland, and came to Canada about thirty-five years ago. He is also prominent in social circles, being an active member of St. Andrew's Sft;iety, and enjoys the distinction of being the founder of The Victoria Club, a very fashionable curling and athletic club of this city, and also of the Ontario Curling Association, of which he was the third President, and has been Secrelary-Treasur^ r for fifteen years. A sp.icious three-story building, 25x120 feet in dimensions, at No. 114 Bay street, is devoted to his large business, and he is a direct importer of fancy goods and novelties of all kinds, and also makes a specialty of having manufactured to order hammocks, curling stones, etc., the latter being made in Scotland from a model furnished by Mr. Russell. Other special- ties of the house consist of an elegant assortment of gold lace and fringe manufactured in France. The house also does an extensive business in Niagara Falls stone goods, curios, etc., while the Indian goods are in great demand — such as birch bark mats, baskets, etc.. which are obtained from the north-west as far up as Hudson's Bay. CHARLES WILSON. THE manufacture of non-intoxicating beverages is an important industry in Toronto, and the representa- tive, and without question the best known concern exclusively devoted to the manufacture of temperance beverages, is that of Charles Wilson, 519 Sherbourne street, manufacturer ofPrize Medal Ginger Ale and Miner- al Waters. Mr. Wilson established his business in Toronto eighteen years ago, and has since built up a large and lucrative patronage, extending among the best class of retail trade throughout Toronto and vicinity. The fac- tory on Sherbourne street consists of a fine two-story brick building, jo x iQo feet in dimensions, and built by Mr. Wilson especially for this business. This ia one of the best equipped establishments in its line in the coun- try, containing all the latest improved machines and appliances known to the business, operated by an electric motor. The eauipment includes four bottling machines of- latest improved pattern, pumps, etc., and twenty-two hands are regularly employed and five teams, while the annual output IS from 75,000 to 100,000 dozen bottles. The house manufactures all grades of non-alcoholic beverages, which are scientifically and carefully prepared and warranted pure and free from drugs and ull deleterious substances. (Trade Mark. Registered.) The list of manufactured products includes ginger ale, in pints, quarts and half pints, club soda water, double soda water, plain soda water, champagne cider in quarts and pints, ginger beer in glass and stone bottles,lemon soda, sarsaparilla, and cream soda, seltzer water, potass water, vichey water, lithia water, ana soda water in syphons. Mr. Wilson is a native of Ireland, and came to Montreal where he manufactured for many years before establish- ing his present business in Toronto. By his pluck, energy and enterprise, he has built the splendid business of which he is now sole proprietor. i PI ;'\".m •iiiiwaiKimmiiiP" - 1B« TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. \ 1 H, iii 51 C. MARTIN & CO. A HOUSE which has establiiihed an enviable reputa- tion for the high-class quality of its ready-made and fine ordered clothing and gents' furnishings throughout the Dominion of Canada is that familiarly known as " The Flags of All Nations," so ably presided over by Mr. C. Martin, at the corner of King and West Market streets, Toronto. Few houses in the line have been longer in the field, and none have so thoroughly and permanently established relations with the best clais of trade throughout the length and breadth of the " Queen City." Quality has ever been the first considera "'on with this popular and enterprising house, and its trad- is rapidly proi;ressing, based on the merits of its prodict, coupled with uniformly moderate prices. The businea. was founded in 1868 by Messrs. Pulaski and Martin, at No. 142 King street east, in 1870 Mr. Pulaski selling out his interest, when the firm style became Messrs. Martin and Echlin. In 187S again Mr. Ecblin withdrew from the business, when Mr. C. Martin assumed its manage- ment and proprietorship under the existent trading title. The premises now occupied consist of an eligible three- story structure, 26 x too feet in dimeniions, admirably sub-divided with a view to the advantageous prosecution of the business, as follows : First floor — Woollens and gents' furnishing department; secoml tloor— cutting and ready made clothing department: third floor— general factory. Throughout, the establishment is finely fitted up, and a thorough system of organization ia enforced. Mr. Martin brings to bear the widest range of experience, coupled with the soundest judgment in the selection of his stock, uncut and manufactured. He is a leader in fashionable styles and employs the best talent obtainable in the cutting-room, forty skilled and experienced hands being furnished with constant work in the various depart- ments of the business. Merchant tailoring is here con- ducted upon correct principles, and the result is here seen in the heavy local trade transacted, which is annually growing in volume and value. Mr. Martin is of Irish nationality, and during a residence of some thirty-two years in Toronto has ever enjoyed the respect and esteem of all with whom he has come in business or social contact. R. FORSYTH & CO. A WIDELY known and successful firm in Toronto, actively engaged in the manufacture of Improved Granite Concrete for sidewalks, cellars and stable flooring, is that of Messrs. R. Forsyth & Co., whose office is at 14 Toronto Arcade. The copartners, Messrs. Robt. Forsyth and John McBean, first commenced busi- ness 25 years ago in the marble and granite trade. In 1887 they embarked in the manufacture it Improved Granite Conci 'ie. Their head office and factory being in Montreal, at 122 bleury Street. They own large quarries at Gananoque, Ont., Stanstead, Quebec, and Grindstone Island, New York. Messrs. R. Forsyth & Co. execute carefully interior finish in marble and onyx, put down mosaic floors, and have done a large amount of work in several of the finest buildings in Toronto, such as the Canada Life Insurance Building, the Confedera- tion Life Building, etc. They make a specialty of laying down for sidewalks, cellars, etc.. Improved Granite Con- crete which is known as " Granitite." This Granite Concrete is highly endorsed by leading architects, engineers and builders, and is the only artificial stone at all comparable to the best natural stone for pavement. It is especially valuable in vaults and cellars, and the heaviest trucks passing over it have no effect. It is quite as substantial as granite, and having the advantage of being applied in a semi-liquid state, it can be easily formed into such shapes and patterns as may be desired. Granitite stands the winter without a sign of detcrio- ration, and is the finest material for footpaths that has ever been introduced into Canada. Messrs. R. Forsyth ft Co promptly furnish estimates for the construction of granitite sidewalks, etc., and guarantee entire satisfac- tion to patrons at moderate prices. Mr. R. Forsyth manages the business in Montreal, while the Toronto branch is under the control of Mr. I. McUean, who is widely known in business circles for nis promptness and strict probity and is a large contractor for street paving, having been engaged in that business here the past twenty- five years. We would observe, tha' granitite makes handsome pavements, shows no sign t wear after years of exposure to traffic and the elements, and promises to last for ever. The firm is the largest importers and manufacturers of marble of all kinds in Canada. B. BEASLEY. * AMONG the energetic business men in this city there are none who have been more successful in their enterprises than Mr. B. Beasley, wholesale confec- tioner, with headquarters at 21 Enoch Square. Mr. Beasley has been established in business five years, and is conducting a large city and country trade. His establishment is admirably equipped with special appli- ances for manufacturing purposes, and his goods, which are of a superior quality, meet with a ready sale. Mr. Beasley manufactures a general line of fine confectionery, chocolates, caramels, stick and alt kinds of candies, and in their production uses only the best cane sugar and other ingredients. He also deals in confectioners' tooU ^lllJ|lililVilllllil|liip|li|||«j||| mm^ I TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 160 And luppliM, and fills orders at satisfactory prices. A native of Canada, Mr. Beasley has always been popular at a business man and citizen durinK his residence in Toronto, and always sustained a high reputation. The premises occupied are 33x75 feet in dimensions, and every facility and convenience is provided for conducting business on a large scale and the prompt fulfilment of orders. BRACKEN & CO. A WIDELY known and reliable liotise in this metrop- olis of Ontario is that of Bracken & Company, manufacturersof grand and upright pianos, furniture dealers, etc. , whose extensive warerooms are located at aj and 24 Queen street east, and 128 to 134 Victoria street, and factory at 62 Hayter street. The business was established in 1891, and since that time has had a most remarkably successful growth. The firm operate one of the largest and best equipped piano manufactories in the city, occupying a fine, three-story building, 20x60 feet in dimensions, the top flat of which is used for manufacturing, the second for polishing and tuning, and the first for storing, packing and shipping. The firm use only the best materials in the manufacture of their pianos, purchasing their supplies from the best producing sources m the Unitea States, manufacturing pianos in any wood to order and in any style, guaranteeing them absolutely perfect in tone, workmanship and finish. Their Queen street show rooms ire devoted to a fine display of grand and upright y los, parlor, bedroom and dining room furniture, f iing beds, sideboards, baby carriages, bicycles, etc. V pwards of sixteen hands are regularly employed, and the firm employ a number of agents throughout the Province of Ontario. Special attention is paid to the tuning, repairing and re-polishing of pianos, only expert mechanics being employed. Mr. Bracken is a Canadian by birth, and one of our young- est, shrewdest, and most enterprising business men, thoroughly wide awake, and having a long; experience in his line of business, and possessing unlimited resources, and, knowing well the wants of the trade, is prepared to offer exceptional inducements and the most liberal terms. It is to such enterprising houses as that of Bracken & Co. that the commercial and financial prosperity of Toronto it in a large measure due. LOCK HART & CO. ONE of the best known and longest established grocery ■tores in this city is that cf Lockbart & Co. It is popularly known at " Campers' Headquarters," on account of the lar|{e trade it does with yachting, camping, fishing and outing parties. " Campers' Headquarters " has boen in existence over forty years. In 1873 Messrs. Jordan ft Co. were in control, to whom succeeded later on Mr. I. Berwick, and finally, in 1890, Lockhart A Co. assumed the management. The sloio is located in the Kussin House block, and comprise a ground floor 3OX7J feet in dimensions, and are handsomely fitted up, tho liquor dtpartment facing on York street and the grocery store on Kin^j street. As a direct importer ol fine wines, liquors and fancy groceries Mr. Lockhart permanently maintains the lead The trade is both wholesale and retail, and the assortment embraces the most select Mocha and Java cofl'ees, fresh crop China, Japan and Ceylon leas, foreign and domestic dried fruits, raisins, nuts, prunes, olives and olive oil, macca- roni, vermicelli, sardines, French peas and mushrooms, chocolates and coco.is. sauces, pickles, preserves, jamk, jellies, condiments, miscellaneous table delicicies, be- sides a full and complete stock of staple groceries canned and potted meats, fish, fruit, vegetables, sugar- cured hams, bacon, prime butter, fresh eggs, condensed milk, creams, etc. Mr. Lockhart carries a large stock of tiio choicest old wines of all vintages. Burgundies, I:inPKr".h':'.^'. .iMa:;^. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 167 enterprising ai.d energetic business man, who thoroughly understands every feature of the line, and the wants of the trade, being a practical mechanic in his speciai department of long and valuable experience. He is uni- versally respected and esteemed by a wide circle of friends and patrons for his honorable and upright busi- ness methods. ADOLPH SCHMIDT. THIS gentleman is a practical fancy fur-skin dresser and dyer and brings to bear upon the business a full knowledge of its every det.iil. He occupies a two- story building, 42 X 107 feet dimensions, at 97 Richmond street, utilized as store, work and dyeing departments and residence, and is prepared and equipped to attend to orders promptly and satisfactorily. He manufactures furs of every kind, and dresses fur skins for the trade, also dyes furs by the best processes known in Europe and keeps on sale c' jaks, muffs, boas, gloves, etc. Mr. Schmidt is a native of Germany where he learned his trade and came to New York city, engaged in business and re- mained there for a period of seven years. He has resided in Toronto since 1889, and a year after embarked in his present enterprise, which he conducts with such marked and pronounced success. JOHN TAYLOR & CO. THE manufacture of soap in Canada has now become a most important industry, and the leading house engaged therein in Toronto is that of Messrs. John Taylor & Co., proprietors of Morse Soap Works, whose office is situated at 77 Front street east. The firm's works, which are the largest in the Dominion, are located at the Don Station, East Toronto. This industry was founded in 1865 by G. D. Morse & Co., who were suc- ceeded by Morrison, Taylor & Co. Eventually, in 1887, the firm of Messrs. John Taylor & Co. was organized and assumed control. The copartners, Messrs. John and M. J Taylor, are practical and expert soap makers, and manufacture a full line of laundry and toilet soaps and perfumery, which are guaranteed free from adulteration of any kind. They adhere strictly to the great cardinal principle of using the best and purest of materials, while they exercise the greatest care throughout all the pro- cesses of manufacture, and their laundry soaps are the best and most healthful yet offered to the public. Messrs. John Taylor & Co. are likewise extensive manu- facturers of toilet soaps of the finest grades, and for the leading drug and grocery trade no other brands of toilet soapi lell so well. Their laandry soaps are with- out equal, while their toilet soaps are competing success- fully against European and American importations. They export their soaps largely to the West Indies, and employ one hundred hands in their factory, while they also have nine travelling salesmen on the road. The output of their works is 200,000 pounds of soap weekly, and they also have branch houses in Montreal and Win- nipeg. Mr. John Taylor was born in England, but came to Canada when a boy. household goods to be found in the city. Mr. Croker has resided in Toronto twenty years. JOHN STARK & CO. WITH the rapid growth of Toronto and the ever in- creasing dema.id for residences and manufacturing and commercial buildings, the real estate and financial interests of the city have received a wide ex- pansion and have naturally come to form one of the chief mvestments for capital. Among the most enterprising and popular firms of stock and exchange brokers and real estate agents and valuators is that of Messrs. John Stark & Company, of No. 26 Toronto street, whose business had its inception thirty-five years ago. They are members of the Toronto Stock Ex- change, and promptly fill orders for the purchase or sale of bonds, stocks, or miscellaneous securities, giving the utmost care and attention to the interests of their customers. The firm possess the best facilities for the receipt of the earliest information regarding stock interests, and the advantageous placing of orders. They also transact a general real estate business, manage estates, collect rents, and negotiate loans on mort- gage. The Telephone call is 880. The firm enjoy the confidence and esteem of leading financial circles, and are in every way worthy representatives of the stock and real estate markets of the city. E. M. CROKER. THIS business was established in 1883 by E. M. Croker & Co., on Queen street east, and five years after a removal was made to the present location at 479 King street east, and the firm of Lord & Croker formed. In 1893 the firm was dissolved and Mr, Croker has since continued the business with signal success. The build- ing occupied is 30 x 100 feet in area and in the salesroom a large stock of everything in the line of household furni- ture is carried, embracing upholstered goods, ha.dsome parlor and bedroom suites, sofas, lounges, chairs, rockers, C'de boards, tables, stands, desks, etc. Mr. Croker can always offer the best inducements to buyers and guaran- tee the best satisfaction. He makes a special business of buying and exchanging household furniture, stoves, and house furnishing goods and keeps in stock one of the largest and best assortments of new and second hand H. W. CUFF. THIS gentleman has been established in St. Lawrence market since 1848 and has always enjoyed a success- ful and prosperous career, building up by his enter- prise and fair dealing, besides » large local business a trade of the most substantial character extending through- out the Dominion. He pays marked attention to his customers and never sends out anything unless it is of the very best quality. Mr. Cuff makes a specialty of prime sugar and honey cured hams and breakfast bacon, which are celebrated over the Dominion and always in active demand, also smoked meats of all kinds and pro- visions, gilt edge butter, fresh eggs, lard, large and small game, poultry and all kinds fresh meats. Everything he has for sale is first-class and carefully selected to meet the requirements of a critical and exacting trade. Delivery wagons are in constant service and orders always promptly filled, six clerks being employed. TORONTO NURSING HOME. THERE is no necessity for an elaborate announcement of the purposes of the Toronto Nursing Home and Cottage Hospital. The fact that it has steadily grown in public favor and confidence during the short time it has been in existence is at once an evidence that there is a demand for its existence. The Home is not a public hospital, but a private establishment where the advantage of trained nursing can be obtained under the direction of the medical attend..nt of the patient, or by the medical superintendent of the institution, as may be desired. Patients are admitted for surgical operations, confinements, massage, electrical treatment and all non- infectious diseases, and are carefully looked after and attended to by trained nurses. Both male and female patients are received and the best reference given when required. Dr. Lowe, who is well known -n this city in Srofessional circles, is the Medical Superintendent, and liss Dover, a graduate of the Toronto Training School, is in charge of the Home, and from whom circulars, terms and full information may be obtained. The location of the Home, Nos. 27 and 29 Montague Place, facing Homewood avenue, is one of the most desirable in the city. It is close to the Horticultural Gardens and easily reached by the Carlton street or Belt Line cars. The Home is neatly and tastefully furnished throughout, perfectly ventilated, lighted and heated, and every com- fort and convenience is provided for the accommodatioo of patients. •;affifeos^i,-fe,.„ ifJ-i^-i. . 5".»^!^s/.'?'!,''" "^' •■ *'f».^^ ■?S?!f8lv!l»^W '*•■ -^ -f*' r 158 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. \[ I i< 1^ WM. STITT & CO. ONE of the most prominent establishments in Toronto is that of Wm. Stitt & Co., dealers in dress goods, millinery and dress and mantle makers. The firm has been established in business a period of ten years and besides a large local trade many orders are filled from Montreal, Kingston and all the leading cities. The premises are located at 11 and 13 King streeet east. A wide range of dress fabrics of every kind is kept in stock, also dress trimnaings, ribbons, laces, corsets, glace and Swede gloves and all the latest novelties in fancy goods. This establishment is also known as the Regent House and Paris kid glove store. Orders for tailor-made suits, gowns, cloaks, mantles, also millinery and bridal trousseaux, etc., are carefully filled, and Messrs Stitt & Co. are the recognized leaders of fashion in ladies' wearing apparel. Among the patrons of the house were Pattie, Rose Coughlan, Mile. Rhea and many c.'-^^r leading actresses. Mr. Wm. Stitt is a native Canadian, and an honorable and reliable business man. PARIS KID GLOVE STORE. ONE of the most attractive among the prominent busi- ness establishments in this city is the Paris Kid Glove Store at No. 13 King street east. This popu- lar store was established eight years ago. In dimensions it is 23 X 125 feet and in its fittings and appointments perfect and complete. The stock of gloves carried embraces all the choicest and best French and English productions, including iUe celebrated Felice Parisian kid gloves, also the " Perren Frere," " Derby " Adele, Suede gloves, " Mousquetaires," men's drivmg gloves and a full line of dress gloves in various materials, mitts, etc. These goods are all imported direct by the pro- prietors Messrs. Stitt & Co. and fully guaranteed as represented. Polite lady assistants are always in attend- ance, who are adepts at glove fitting and unremitting in their attentions. TORONTO ELECTRIC AND NOVELTY BRASS WORKS. AMONG the practical electricians in this city is Mr. J. Lawson, Sr., and J. W. l.awson.Jr., proprietors of the Toronto electric and novelty brass works, manufacturers of all kinds of electric batteries and apparatus. Mr. I..awson is a native of England and has been established in business here since 1890. He makes a specialty of manufacturing Faradic and galvanic medi- cal batteries, electrodes, medical belts, call bells, con- tinuous ringmg burglar alarms and general electric supplies, repairing batteries, etc., also receives his petbonal attention. He also manufactures a perfect automatic music turner for use of bands, performers on the piano or any musical instrument. Mr. Lawson, Sr., is popularly known in this city and has the reputation of being one of the best electricians and manufacturers of electric batteries, etc., in Canada. Mr. J. W. Lawson, Jr.. has been associated with his father since the founding of the business and is a thorough electrician and an enterprising young man. They are located at 33 Wellington street east. L. NAGEL. A LEADING furniture house on Queen street east is that of Mr. L. Nagel, at 100 on that street. Mr. Nagel, who was born in Germany, has been in Toronto since 1886, been established in business since 1887 and has always enjoyed a large patronage. The premises have dimensions of 25 x 100 feet and in the stock will be found elegant richly upholstered parlor and bed room suites, extension tables, library furniture, chairs, rockery, hat racks, book cases, side boards ; ia short, everything in the line of household furniture. Giods are sold for cash on the instalment plan and the best satisfaction guaranteed purchasers. Mr. Nagel also attends to upholstering in all its branches and repairing and keeps in his employ experienced workmen. He is doing a large business and is universally popular. REID & BROWN. THIS prosperous industry was established originally by Messrs. Goods & Hardy, who were succeeded m 1887 by the present firm. The copartners, Messrs. Reid & Brown, are thoroughly practical iron founders and pattern makers, who are fully conversant with every detail of this useful industry and with the requirements of the most critical patrons. The premises occupied at foot of West Market street comprise a spacious foun- dry, shops, etc., 40 X 150 feet in area, fully supplied with the latest improved tools, appliances and machinery, operated by electrical power. Mr. Reid was born in Scotland, while Mr. Brown is a Canadian. E. K. SCOLEY. THIS house was founded in 1863 by Mr. Scoley and from its inception it has been the recipient of a large and permanent city, family and country trade. The premises occupied are situated at 35, 37 and 39 St. Lawrence Market, opposite City Weigh House and have a floor area of 18 x 40 feet The stock carried has i>een carefully selected to meet the demands 01 a first class trade, and embraces the finest and best teas and coffees, spices, sugars, syrups, canned goods, table sauces, relishes, delicacies, hams, bacon, provisions of all kinds, dairy butter, cheese, eggs and grocers' sundries of every description. Polite assistants are employed, two de- livery teams in constant service and orders receive prompt attention and filled at the shortest notice. Mr. Scoley is one of the oldest among the popular grocers in the city, and a man of enterprise, fully conversant with the wants of his trade and sustains an excellent reputation in commercial circles. He was born in England and has been a resident of Toronto for a period of thirty-five years. C. H. COUEN. A WELL KNOWN dispensing chemist in this city, who has always sustained a high reputation and won the popularly bestowed distinction of being a leading exponent of^the profession, is Mr. C. H. Couen, who is located at the corner Parliament and Carltcn streets. The store is of ample dimensions and embraces in its generally complete appointment all the modern adjuncts of elegance and convenience and is largely patronized by the surrounding residents. Mr. Couen is conducting business witK professional knowledge and skill according to modern ideas and fills physicians' prescriptions and family recipes with care and accuracy. Only pure fresh drugs are kept in stock, also family medicines, phar- maceuticals, perfumes, toilet articles and everything that belongs to the business. A native of Canada, Mr Couen has resided in Toronto for some time and is well and popularly known. M. J. CROTTIE. THIS gentleman has been established in business a period of ten years and has since been conducting a large and steadily increasing trade. Polite and efficient assistants are in attendancn and a large and admirably selected stock of goods is carried, comprising handsome silks, satins, dress fabrics, laces, corsets, shawls, woollens, domestics, muslins, linens, draperies, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishings, including gloves, hosiery, neckwear, and a wide range of notions, novel- ties and trimmings, and everything in the line of imported and domestic staple and fancy dry goods. Reasonable prices is the rule of this popular house, and Mr. Crottie, the courteotis, obliging proprietor, is ever on the alert to please patrons. Hl is a native of Canada and a progressive, live, wide-awake business man, and his career is an evidence of his sterling worth and ability, reflecting the highest credit upon his char- acter. His stores are at 838 and 844 Yonge stra>'t. mattm ipp^^^w .i:"!W,«w|";->'jW!i;*f'M#''T'i^;"Wj»w-.fT- »' TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 159 W. T. JENNINGS. AMONG the representative civil engineers in this city is W. T.Jennnings, M.I.C.. , whose office is in Room 506, Board of Trade Building. Mr. Jenn- ings IS chief engineer and builder of the Niagara Falls Park and River Electric Railway. He has had a long, valuable experience in his profession, covering a period oi upwards of twenty years. For several years Mr. Jenn- ings was connected with the Engineering department of the Great Western Railway, and severed his connection with that road to accept an important position in the Dominion Government service, and afterwards with the Canadian Pacific Railway. Later he was appointed city engineer of Toronto, but resigned to resume private practice. Mr. Jennings is a member of the Canadian Society Civil Engineers, and Institute of Civil Engineers, and is a native of Toronto. To no personal career among the many honourable records of prominent men in busi- ness and professional life can the citizens of Toronto point with greater priHe than to that of the gentleman who forms the subject of this historic sketch, and to any one needing the services of a civil engineer we would ad- vise them to consult Mr. Jennings, as he has by his ex- tensive experience become thoroughly proficent in his dffficult profession, and knows how to handle all the difficult problems that continually arise, and which many limes baffle those of less experience. THE "HUB." THIS is undoubtedly one of the best equipped and most popular establishments of its kind in Toronto, and under the judicious management of Mr. W. W. Robinson, the courteous and genial proprietor, a large and steadily increasing patronage has been secured. The premises are 30 x 75 feet in area, with entrance from Leader Lane and Colborne street, and the interior fittings are handsome and attractive, all the surroundings being in perfect keeping with the character of the busi- ness. The bar is supplied with the choicest foreign wines and liquors, French brandy, Canadian ales and English ales, porter, etc., and superior old Bourbon and rye whiskies, also imported, and domestic cigars of all the leading brands. A refreshment and lunch counter is kept in connection and everything in the way of edibles when in season is served. The service is prompt and courteous and no trouble or e\ "nse is spared to main- tain the high class character of the establishment. Mr. Robinson, who came to Toronto from Orillia, is a young man, an experienced caterer and popular with all his many patrons. A fine merchants' lunch is furnished daily and among the permanent patrons are many of the leading business men. BARKE & CRAY. EVERY trade and every profession has undergone great changes and improvements within the past decade, and in none have they been so great as ir. photography. In fact, one of the most notable features that seem to emphasize this wonderful age of progress is the steady and remarkable advance made in photography from day to day, until it seems as if there were something more perfect than perfection itself. We find this perfec- tion nowhere more strongly exemplified than at the studio of Messrs. Ban:e & Gray, No. 294 Queen street west. The business was established in 1890 by the present proprietors, Messrs. J. F. Barke and A. A. Gray, both thorough masters of their bcntiful art in its every feature and detail. They occupy spacious premises, centrally located, and where they have every facility for the prompt and satisfactory execution of their work. The reception rooms and studio ;;re very handsomely furnished and every little detail has been observed to secure the comfort of patrons. Messrs. Barke & Gray undertake everything in photography, including fine portrait and landscape work, interiors, etc., and make a specialty of composite photos and work for the trade, crayons, bromide enlargements, water colors, India ink, etc. Their prices are moderate and satisfaction is guaranteed in every instance. Both partners have been popular residents of Toronto for a number of years. J. E. AUSTEN. MR. J. E. AUSTEN has long been noted as one of the best practical civil and military tailors in this city, and the splendid work he turns out has brought him many patrons and given him a wide reputation. He has been established in business since 1878, and occupies tastefully fitted up premises complete in all appointments at No. 6 Sliuter street. Mr. Austen is a carcf il, pains- taking business man, an accomplished cutter and first- class tailor, possessing abilities of the highest order and exquisite taste and judgment in all that pertains to ele- gance in gentlemen's wearing apparel and military and society uniforms. He caters to the best class of patronage, giving sedulous attention to business and the demands of customers, and has established a high degree of popu- larity. In the store a fine assortment of goods of all kinds for men's wear is displayed, also material and trimmings for military uniforms, and a large assortment of society regalia, etc. The goods are the best produc- ductions of the most distinguished English and Canadian manufacturers and are first-class in every respect. Mr. Austen is of English birth. He has resided in Toronto for some years pnd is a prominent member of the Free Masons. He is ably assisted in business by his son, Mr. James Austen, a young man of most excellent business capacity, a thorough practical tailor and one of the best exponents of the art in the city. This establishment is one of the most popular in the city. THE SULLIVAN CARRIAGE WORKS. THE mauufacture of fine carriages is conducted upon an extensive scale by Mr. W. 1. Hunter, manager of the Sullivan Carriage works, located in Tbronco at 10 and I a Alice street. This business was established in 1878 by Mr. J. P. Sullivan, who died after an honorable career. He was succeeded by Mr. W. J. Hunter, who is a thoroughly expert and practical carriage builder, fully conversant with every detail of this important industry and with the requirments of the most exacting customers. The premises occupied com- prise a spacious three-story build-ig 50X 150 feet in area The work-shops are fully supplied with modern tools and appliances, and twenty-five first-class workmen are employed. Only the best and choicest materials and lumber are utilized, while the designs are new and artistic and the workmanship the best. Mr. Hunter manufactures and keeps in stock buggies, landaus, broughams, victorias, T carts, phaetons, doctors' tilburys, surreys, dog carts, WKitechapel and Perry carts. These vehicles are unsurpassed for ease of draught, durability and elegance, while the prices quoted for them are extremely moderate. Mr. Hunter has had thirty-five years' experience in the manufacture of carriages, and is highly regarded in trade circles for his mechanical skill and strict probity. Persons requiring really first-class carriages should patronize this responsible establishment, which offers advantages very difficult to be duplicated. uk&uuH^i^ m>w^»PW* - PPflilLpp!- 1 '' «i''W!P»PWppi''!!-";pii ■ ■-■.■; -^ r-. 162 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. li'i' I* i III CLEMES BROS. A LEADING firm in Toronto, actively engaged in the importation of green and dried fruits, is that of Messrs. Clemes Bros., Commission Merchants, whose office and salesrooms are situated at 51 Front Street East. For 30 years Messrs. Clemes & Son carried on business at Port Hope. In July '91 the sons removed to Toronto and organized the present firm of Messrs. Clemes Bros. , the co-partners being Messrs. J. P., M. P., H. W. and A. E. Clemes. The premises occupied comprise a substantial three-story building, 30x100 feet in size, fully supplied with every convenience for the preservation of the well selected and choice stock. They import and handle all descriptions of green and dried fruits, oranges, lemons, pineapples, bananas, apples, pears, melons, etc. Con- signments of produce and frui's are received, and quick sales and immediate returns guaranteed. The business has lately increased 100 per cent. Orders are immedi- ately filled at the lowest ruling market prices, and the trade of the firm extends throughout Ontario, Manitoba and the North-West. Messrs. J. P. and M. P. Clemes were born in Cornwall, England, while Messrs. W. H. and A. E. Clemes are natives of Port Hope. They are widely known for their promptness and strict integrity, and are very popular in trade circles. Mr. J. P. Clemes was Mayor of Port Hope, and Quartermaster of the Midland Battalion. The Telephone call of the office is 1766. I H. H. WARNER &. CO., LIMITED. AMONG the greatest triumphs and medical dis- coveries of the present age is the production of Warner's Safe Remedies, of which Messrs. H. H. Warner & Co. are the enterprising proprietors and manufacturers. Their specialties are known as Warner's Safe Cure, Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure, Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure, Warner's Safe Ner- vine, Warner's Safe Asthma Cure, and Warner's Safe Pills. The headquarters and principal offices of the firm are at Rochester, N. Y., and ihey also have extensive branches in Toronto, Ont., London, England, Frankfurt, Germany, Pressburg, Hungary, •nd Melbourne, Australia. Warner's famous Safe Remedies are perfectly safe to use, and have proved • great blessing to thousands of suffering patients in all parts of the world. All these remedies are entirely free from mercury, and frcm poisonous and deleterious substances, and being purely vegetable they are harmless to the constitution, and unexcelled in their curative powers. All Warner's medicines are carefully put up and bear a " Safe " and the firm's (ac-simile signature. Mr. J. L. Todd, the Toronto manager, has been with the firm for the past eight years. He is widely known, and promptly nils orders for any section of the Dominion. The firm's branch in Toronto is at 18 Front Street East, and is one of the finest buildings in the city, Warner's remedies are admitted by thousands to bs the most effective aud safe yot offered to suffering humanity. HENRY SMETH. ONE of the mos.t prominent houses in Toronto, in its line, is that of Mr. Henry Smith, importer and wholesale dealer in fancy goods, drug sundries, woodenware, etc., whose ofhces and salesrooms are centrally located at 53 Bay Street. This extensive business was originally founded in 1873 by Messrs. Smith ft Fudger, who conducted it till 1890, when they dissolved partnership, Mr. Smith removing to his present premises. Mr. Smith has influential connections in Europe, and imports direct from 'he most celebrated French, British, German, Austrian and Swiss houses, and is always the first in "Toronto to display the latent novelties. He goes often to Europe, and is widely kiowu for his enterprise and business capicity. "The premises occupied comprise a spacious five story and basement buitdiog, 30x125 feet in area, fully equipped with every convenieace, elevator, etc. Mr. Smith bandies only first-class goods and quotes prices that defy competition, and his trade now extends throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, the North- West, ana British Columbia. Twenty clerks and assistants are employed in this establishment, and five travelling salesmen represent him on the road. Mr. Smith was born in Londoa, and is a thoroughly experienced and honorable business man. JOHN IW. TREBLE. • ONE of the largest I'mporters and manufacturers in his special line in Canada is Mr. John M. Treb'.e, manu- facturer of perfect fitting French yoke shirts and direct importer of men's furnishing goods, '.seated at 53 King Street West, corner Bay— established in i85e. During all the intervening years he has devoted himself assiduously to his business. He occupies for business purposes a commodious three story building, joxioo feet in dimensions. On the first flat are the handsome ^ore and offices, and here will be found a choice and compre- hensive assortment of men's furnishings, including shirts, collars, cuffs, neckwear, waterproof coats, outing shirts, etc. On the second flat is the storage department, where is kept the reserve stock, and in the third is the shirt factory, where are regularly employed from fifteen to twenty-five hands. Mr. Treble is ■ large iinporter of linens, collars and cuffs direct from England, Germany, France and Ireland, and of flannels from Scotland. He makes a specialty of manufacturing the famous perfect fitting French yoke shirts, guaranteed as to nt and workmanship. These shirts can be had made to measure or selected direct from stock. Mr. Treble has built a trade which now extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific and controls what is probably the largest local patronage in his line in the city. All orders received by mail — or telephone No. 2270— receive prompt attention. JOHN WATSON. A GENTLEMAN who in every sense is well up in bis art and who has achieved an enviable reputation for the finest work in his special line is Mr John Watson, merchant tailor, whose establishment is centrally located at 88 King street East. Mr. Watson established his busi- ness in this city in 1891. Mr. Watson always carries a fine line of woolens, cassimeres, cloths, suitings and trouserings of the very best imported grades and makes a specialty of fine trousers to order, guaranteeing an ab- solutely perfect fit, and satisfaction in every particular. His fine line of goods are all of the b'sition in the front rank of the trade and nuiuueis among his patrons the best families in the city. The premises comprise three flats, each 20x1 to feet in Mrea, and the stock consists of everything in the line of staple and fancy groceries, including hermetically sealed fruits, vegetables, etc., in tin and glass, table luxuries and delicacies of every kind, and the choicest imported French and other imported wines, fine old whiskies, malt liquors, etc. In the bottling department Mr. Good is doing an extensive trade. He is sole agent for Labatt's renowned ale and stout and for the Pabst Brewing Co., and also agent for St. Leon mineral water and in this branch of the business employ about fifteen hands. Mr, Good, who was born in Ireland and has resided in Toronio twenty-seven years, has always sustained a high reputation. He deals in goods only of a superior quality. THE HENDERSON DELIVERY CO. THE largest and best equipped delivery business in Toronto is that of The Henderson Delivery Com- pany, located at 39 Richmond street west. The business was established in 1881, and has enjoyed a most prosperous career from that time to the present, and in 1893 was purchased by the present company. The company attend to all kinds of ci'y and suburban delivery, parcels being called for and delivered to all parts of the city, parcel delivery being a specialty. Re- movals of all kintfs are promptly attended to, the com- pany employing only careful and experienced men. The company's premises at the above address are centrally located on Richmond street, and are 25 x 40 feet in dimensions, consisting of office and clearing room, and upwards of twelve men and ten wagons are regularly employed. All orders sent to Telephone 1409 will be promptly attended to, and all merchandise handled with care and despatch. In addition to the delivery business the company have added a boarding stable, which is cen- trally located at No. i Pearl street, in rear of the Mail Building, and special attention is paid to the boarding of horses, for which the accommodation is most complete, the stables being well lighted, ventilated and thoroughly drained. They have secured the services of a first-class man, and every facility that ingenuity can devise, or that an anxious regard for the welfare of customers can sug- gest, is here to be found. They also have ample shed room for a number of carriages and wagons. The pro- prietors are all natives of Canada and are among our most energetic and prosperous business men. EBY, BLAIN & CO. THE leading representative house in the city of Toronto extensively engaged in the wholesale grocery trade is that of Messrs. Eby, Blain & Co., whose offices and warehouse are situated on corner of Front and Scott streets. This is one of the oldest grocery establishments in Toronto, and was founded in 1871, the present pro- prietors being Messrs. J. F. Eby and Hugh Blain. They possess an intimate knowledge of every detail of the grocery trade and import direct from China, Japan, Eu- rope, the East and West Indies. The premises occupied are spacious and are fitted up with every convenience for the accommodation and preservation of the immense, well-selected and valuable sto'-k. Messrs. Eby. Blain & Co. make a leading specialty of teas, coffees and spices ; the choicest Java, Mocha and Rio coffees, fresh crop Oolongs, Japans, English Breakfast, Imperial Young Hy- son, Gunpowder, Indian and other standard teas are always to be found here, all quoted at the firm's usually low prices. They also keep constantly on band a heavy and superior stock of sugars, soaps, foreign dried fruits, canned goods, pickles, sauces, farinacious goods, molas- ses, syrups, tobacco, cigars, etc., in which they offer sub- ' stantial inducements to the trade. Messrs. Eby, Blain & Co. handle only really first-class and pure goods in all departments, and carefully and promptly fill orders, their trade extending throughout Ontario, Manitoba and the North-West. Both Messrs. Eby and Blain were born in Canada, They are honorable, energetic and liberal business men, and popular members of the Board of Trade. Fifty-two clerks, assistants, etc., are employed in this establishment, and they also have thirteen travel- ling salesmen on the road. iMBiia f JBTSSZ j^riZMJ. ff^Mirg p S3BB ii^P^WWPPPPiPPPPP^WPPPPPISPBiPPil ffppiifp 164 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 1. 1 III pi- lii B. WALTON. AMONG the many washers and wringers that have been placed on the market within the last decade it is safe to say that none have met with such universal favor as that invented, patented and manufac- tured by Mr. B. Walton. It is known as the " Surprise" Washer and Wringer, and sold all over Canada, and has given better satisfaction than any other ever before brought to the notice of the public. Everybody is shout- ing the praise of this machine. The office and factory are located at N.-. 271 King street east, and every con- venience is provided for manufactu'ing the washers and wringers on a large scale. Mr. '/alton is a native of Canada, came to Toronto in 1886, and established business at 57 Jarvis street, and in 1893, owing to increas- ing trade, he secured the premises in which he is now located. The " Surprise " washers and wringers beat the record, and are highly recommended by the many thousands of families and laundries, hotels, etc., having them in use for 14 years, and filling the full bill of claims without one exception. His new Gatling Washer (Price $2.00) is also a marvel. R. HICGINS & SON. THE Rosedale Grocery, located at 804 Yonge street, conducted by R. Higgins & Son, is among the most complete and best stocked concerns on the street. Mr. R. Higgins was born in England and his son, Mr. F. Higgins, was born in Brooklyn, U.S., but has been a resident of this city since ly vhood, and they have had many years' experience in the family grocery line. This establishment wai founded ten years since and under its able management has always enjoyed a good patronage. The store is 2ox 75 feet in dimensions and is well supplied with a choice line of goods. As a partial enumeration may be named teas, coffees, spices, pure baking powders, best flour for family use, a great variety of fresh canned goods, corn meal, fruits, vegetables, and alt and singular the articles consumed in families, hotels and restaurants. This house enjoys a fine reputation, both on Account of the quality of the goods handled and sold, and also for its fair dealing. Both gentlemen composing the firm are thorough business men and enjoy the confidence of the public in a high degree. DAVID W. KINGHORN. A REPRESENTATIVE plumber, gas and steam fitter in Toronto is Mr. David W. Kinghorn, whose store and workshop is at 97 Church street. Mr. Kinghorn has had a long and valuable experience in a!! branches of 'his trade, and since June 1883 established in L fications point them out as architects of the highest at- tainments. Mr. Edwards is a native of Barrie, and Mr, Webster, of England. They have both resided in To. ronto for some time and are well and favorably known. MULLIN & MUIR. WE take pleasure in culling the special attention of our readers to the reliable Toronto firm of Messrs. Mullin ieds, woolens, meltons, suitings and overcoatings imported direct from the English and foreign markets. With Mr. Elmea tailoring is more than a trade, it is a fine art. Special pains are always taken, even in the smallest details, and as only the most skilled workmen are employed, perfect satisfaction can always be guaranteed. Mr. Elmes displays fine taste and excellent judgment in selecting his stock, and his prices are extremely moderate. Frock and dress suits are a leading specialty with this house, and its patronage is first-class and wide spread. Mr. Elmes is a Canadian by birth and has resided in Toronto many years. He will always be found careful and pains- taking, and a pleasant gentleman with whom to have business dealings. During his connection with the firm of Ham & Company Mr. Elmes made many friends, who since his establishment in business on his own account have transferred their patronage to him. A. WADDELL & CO. STANDING in the front rank of those houses dealing in and handling as brokers, food supplies, is that of A. Waddell & Company, 75 Yonge street. The firm commenced operations in this city in 1890, and are to-day among the largest dealers in cereals in Toronto, controling a large export brokerage business, and handling largely both for home and export trade, oatmeal, pot and pearl barley, split peas, etc , and general produce. They deal largely, in the celebrated "White Cross" brand of cereals, which are now being extensively used in all pars of the Dominion. The local trade of the house covers prin- cipally every portion of Ontario, while they export largely to England, France, and Belgium. Special attention is given to cable inquiries, the cable address being " Waddell. Toronto." The members of the firm are .~ll Cuadians by birth, and are enterprising and progressive business men, thoroughly well posted in every detail of the business, both as it relates to the home and foreign markets, and they enjoy unexceptional facilities and the most influential connections txith at home and abroad. The house sustains the highest reputation in business circles, and its standing in the financial world is of the soundest. THE DOMINION PORTRAIT CO. ONE of the most attractive business establishments •» Gerrard street is that of the Dominion Portnit Company, Mr. L. S. Gurley, proprietor, situated at No m^ .Jiilliii,l!j|i.iipyii.p|i||pppp*- ^mum iPIJpiRJiJk TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. m 3 on that thoroughfare. After years of experience in copying and enlarging photographs on old pictures of every description in the States and rajtern Ontario, Mr. Gurley located his present establish neat in 1891, where he has since conducted it with marl ed and ever increas- ing success, securing a large and v Idespread patronage all through the province of Ontario. Mr. Gurley is a gentleman of splendid artistic abilities, and most excellent good taste and judgment. He makes a special business of copying and enlarging, and reducing to miniature size photographs, portraits, etc., which are finished in crayon, pastel, India ink, water colors or oil, as may be desired, in the very highest style of the art at the very lowest prices. He also handles ageneral line of plain and fancy picture frames of every description, and frames pictures, portraits, engravings, etc., in a neat, handsome and attractive style, orders by mail receiving the closest attention and care. He also teaches the art of painting in colors, and the French designs, silks, placques, panels, vases, toilet sets, etc., etc , which for tiome work and adornment offer special attraction for the easel. A child can do the work in artistic manner by a few lessons, as taught by Mr. Gurley. Mr. Gurley is well known in this city, and as a busi,iess man and artist has made a spwndid reputation, and is doing a fine thriving business. FRANCIS, FROST & CO. THE well ki.-iwn house of Francis, Frost & Company, (formerly i>ixon & Dixon), located at 33 Front street west, is one of the largest and most influential in their line in the city. Although the business was estab- lished several years ago, the present firm did not assume control till 1892, They are extensive importers, shippers and jobbers in turpentine, resin, pine tar, pitch, linseed oil, oxides, dry colors, etc., and also handle as agents, foundry facings and supplies. They are sole Canadian agents for the Troy Nickel Works, Troy N.Y., Alaska stove hardware ; Newton & Co., Albany, N.Y., ironstone stove linings and fire brick ; Glidden & Joy Varnish Co., Cleveland, Ohio, cabinet, coach and railway varnishes; Pecora Paint Company, Philadelphia, Pa., stove and furnace cements; Buffalo Foundry Supply Company, Buffalo, N.Y, foundry facings and supplies; and the Hatch Cutlery Company, South Milwaukee, shears, scissors and pocket cutlery. They make a specialty of pure southern turpentine obtained from North Carolina, U.S.A., dry colors from England, and linseed oil and oxides from Canada. Their trade now extends from Windsor to Montreal and the lower provinces, and they are prepared to fill orders of any magnitude at short notice on very reasonable terms. Mr. Francis is a Canadian by birth and for nine years was connected with the well known house of The E. & C. Gurn«y Co., the last five as manager of their Hamilton, Ont., House. During his years residence here he has won the con- fidence and esteem of the business community, and is everywhere highly esteemed and respected. His co- worker, Mr. Frost, was also born in Canada, and is one of our most enterprising business men. E. W. GILLETT. HARKLEY BROS. THE plumber occupies a most important position and one of great responsibility. He has the health and even the life of his patrons depending upon his faithful- ness and intelligence. One of the most reputable and skilled plumbers in Toronto is Mr. Joseph Harkley, who is sole proprietor of the business, having been established ten years. He is located at 431 Spadina avenue, where he occupies a fine store 20 x 1 10 feet in area, thoroughly stocked with a fine line of plumbers' supplies, also house and kitchen furniture, and Gurncy's line of stoves and ranges. He is also engaged in the manufacture of tin- wear, and is prepared to do all kinds of general jobbing at most reasonable rales. Mr. Harkley has recently been burnt lit has renewed and greatly extended his stock. He ij a practical expert plumber and steam fitter, employs only experienced workmen, some eighteen in number, and has an extensive trade in all parts of the city. He numbers among his patrons many leading citizens, and for high standing and reputation of unex- ceptional character, there is no plumber occupying a more important place in Toronto than Mr. Harkley. THE TORONTO LEAD & COLOR CO.(Limited) A REPRESENTATIVE and successful concern in this city is that known as The Toronto Lead and Color Company, manufacturers of white lead, paints, etc. , whose office and factory are located at No. 14 to 20, Pearl street. This business was established in 1884, and eventually incorporated with ample capital, Mr. Sanderson Pearcy being the president and Mr. P. J. McNally, the secretary. The premises comprise a spacious four-story building 80 X 70 feet in dimensions. Some 35 handsare employed, and the trade, which is strictly wholesale, extends through- out the entire Dominion. They manufacture largely white lead, pure prepared paints, colors in oil, dry colors, varnishes, etc., and also import all kinds of painters' supplies. The company's goods are unrivalled for quality and purity, and have no superiors in Canada, and orders are filled at the lowest possible prices. Mr. Pearcy is a native of Toronto, while Mr. McNally was born in Mont- real. Tney are honorable and litMoral business men, whose success in this important industry is well merited. THE leading house In Toronto, actively engaged In the manufacture of baking powder, yeast c.ikes, etc., is that of IC. W. Gillett, whose salesrooms and factory are situated at 3a and 34 Front street west. This is the Toronto branch of the famous Chicago house of the same name, which was established in 185a. The Toronto branch was opened in 18.S6, and is under the energetic and able management of Mr. Wm. Dobie, who is widely and favorably known. Mr. Gillett manufactures exten- sively Royal Yeast cakes, the best yeast in the world. Imperial Cream Tartar Baking Powder, the purest, strong- est and best in the country. Gillett's Powdered Lye for making soap, etc., and Gillett's \V_.shing Crystal for saving time and labor. Mr. Gillett's yeast cakes and baking powder have stood the severest tests, and are Eronounced by competent chemists and experts as the est goods of the kind in existence. The trade of this branch extends throughout the entire Dominion, also to Great Britain, Australia and South Africa. Fifty hands are employed, and there are also eight traveling sales- men on the road. Last year the sales of this Canadian house were over 9150,000, and the stock always carried is valued at 940,000. I » '"■■'^■I'l'i.i^lflBPHIP iwmn iipjipwipiw^iipppiippsipiiiif^ ^pnpnip ip^ip ^:: 108 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ST. LEGER. AN old eitablished and steadily growing enterprise in this city, which to-day stands aa a representative establishment, Is the widly known St. I^ger, located at 483 and 484 yueen street west, of which Mr Ceorge I. St. Leger is the popular proprietor and manager, estab- lished about twenty-two years ago. Recent alteration . and enlargemeot of facilities have had to be made to accommodate the rapidly growing patroiia,{e, and the store now occupies the tine three story brick building, the property of Mr. St. Leger, 30 x 130 feet in dimensions, heavily stocked with a fine assortment of boots and shoes, trunks, valines, lunch bags, bicycles, tricycles, toys, clothing and gents' furnishings, carefully selected .0 meet the wants of a select and influential patronage. The stock of footwear is one of the finest in the city, and embraces everything in the line of boots, shoes, and slippers in medium and fine grades for ladies, gentle- men, misses and children. Mr. St. Leger was born in Belfast, Ireland, and came to Toronto Iwenty-one years ago, and here he has built up his present magnificent business. He was Mayor of Toronto Junction, and has been three years alderman in St. Patrick's. Ward. W. H. JAGGER. IN the industries of the present day. the Manufacturers' Agent occupies a very prominent position. A prom- inent and one o{ the most responsible agents in the city of Toronto is Mr. W. H. Jagger, whose office and sales- rooms are situated at 131 Bay street. This business was established in 1H70 by Mr. W. H. Jagger, whose trade .low emends throughout all sections of the United States and Canada. Mr. Jagger is sole agent in Canade, and the United States, fc>r Goodlass, Wall & Co., Liverpool, England, celebrated Paris Green, Colors, Varnishes etc. T. R. B. Bindley & Son, Smethwick, Englsnd, Glues, Gelatine, etc,. Jas. Baldwin & Sons, Birmingham, Eng- land, Gun Wads, (Original Patentees) Reeves & Sons, London, England, Artists' Supplicii of all kinds. Albert Jagger, Walsall, England, Carriage I..amps, Coach and S.iddlers' Supplies, flamilton &. Co., London, England, High Class Paint Brushes, and Painters' Supplies, Conrad Wm. Schmidt, successor I". A. Glaeser, Varnish and Japan Manufacturer, London, England. Heywood Paper Staining Co., Broadfield Station, Manchester. A heavy stock of goods is always on hand, which are offered at the lowest possible prices. Mr. Jagger was born in Birmingham, England, but has resided in Toronto fo' the last 33 years. He is widely known for his integrity and promptness, and enjoys the unbounded confidence of all havmg dealings with him. FRED. & WALTER ADAMS. ONE of the most popular and reliable wholesale and retail firms of butchers in this section of Toronto is that of Messrs. Fred. & Walter Adams, whose stall is situated at zH St. Lawrence Market. This business was established in 1880 by the present proprietors, who deal in all kinds of fresh and salt meats, beef, mutton, lamb, veal, pork and poultry. They slaughter twenty-five head of cattle weekly, and only handle the choicest and best stock. Messrs. F. & W, Adams make a specialty of supplying hotels and restaurants with first-class meat and poultry at wholesale prices ; and all goods are promptly delivered to any part of Toronto or its suburbs. The stall is carefully attended to, and fully stocked with the choicest meats, which are always sold at the lowest market prices. Orders are immediately filled, and entire satisfaction is guaranteed customers. Messrs. Fred. & Walter Adams were born in London, England, but have resided in Toronto since 1883. They are honorable and energetic business men, and we cheerfully commend this firm to our readers, as one that will give universal satis- faction. The telephone call of the firm is 2393. W. E. DOBSON. THE difficulty of obtaining a really fine cigar has pused Into a proverb among the lovers of the weed. Some manufacturers there are, however, who handle only reliable stock, producing none but first class goods, and prominent among these is Mr. W. E. Dobson, whose Champion Cigtu' Factory is situated at 21 Jarvis street. This business has established orer 23 years ago by Mr. Dobson, on Yonge street, then removed to King street, subsequently removed to Church then to King, and eventually in 1893 '° '*'' pf^sont premises, ai Jarvis street He occupies a spacious three story building, 25 x 100 feet in area, which is utilized for factory purposes and ware- rooms. He manufactures largely nigh class cigars, and deals in Havana, Sumatra, and American Raw Leaf Tobaccos. His special brands are known as the Cele- brated General Middleton, Our Brave Boys, and others. All Mr. Dobson's Cigars are made from choice selected stock, no poor tobacco being used, and challenge com- parison with any other similar goods in the country. Forty skilled cigar makers are employed, three traveling salesmen are on the road, and the trade of this bouse extends thoroughout the entire Dominion. Mr. Dobson was bom in Toronto. -:r»»^- ""J J 1. 1 iwippppipiiiipijiyi 'W"**'"fr''^'"T IWP'*'"*'' P- !?w^!piinpppipppipjp TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 169 THOMAS CONLAN. AMONG the expert painters and decorators In this city, special mention should be made of Mr. Thomas Conlan, located at 680 and f-Sz Yonge street, who has had inany years experience in the business, and first opened his doors to the public twenty-two years ago, at 62a Yonge street, where he remained eleven years, whence a removal was made to more desirable quarters at his present location. He carries a large stock of goods, embracing paints, oils, glass, brushes, painters' supplies, artists' materials, glass, putty, white leads, turpentines, varnishes, japans, etc., also picture and room mouldings, and materials generally in this line, and a full line of wall- pap. IS, dados, friezes, and handsome centre pieces in all the new designs. He undertakes all kinds of interior decorations ami house and sign painting, and the de- mands of the business find employment for from twenty- five to thirty hands. Wall papers and decorations are a specialty, and the assortment ranks as high in the esti- mation of art critics as any goods in the country, and patrons of this house can rest assured that any and all representations that are made will be strictly carried out. Mr. Conlan is a native of Ireland, now a resident of this city nearly a quarter of a century, and has a wide repu- tation as an expert painter, paper hanger and decorator. Telephone call 3630. DAVID MORTON & SONS. ONE of the most reliable firms In the Dominion of Canada engaged in the manufacture of laundry and toilet soaps is that of Messrs. David Morton and Sons, whose principal office and factory are situated at Hamil- ton, Ont. The Toronto branch is located at 50 Welling- ton street east. This extensive business was established In 1859, and the trade of the firm now extends throughout New Urunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, >nd the North West. Messrs. David Morton & Sons are sole manufacturers of the celebrated Victor and N. P. Soaps, and fine milled toilet soaps. Their laundry soaps remove all dirt and grease from clothes without any injury to the garments, and are the be.' t laundry soaps yet offered to the public. Their fine milled toilet soaps are unrivalled for purity, and are well fitted for a first- class drug and grocery trade. Some sixty hands are employed, and they likewise have agencies in Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, Winnipeg, and Victoria, B.C., and have a number of traveling salesmen on the road. Messrs. D. Morton lU Sons are widely known for their enterprise and justly merit the substantial success secured in this important industry. F. HARRINGTON. A WELL known house in Toronto is that of Mr. F. Harrington, dealer in stationery, fancy goods, cigars, tobaccos, etc., and manufacturer of picture frames to order, at Nos. 272 and 274 Queen street east. This house has been in operation for more than twelve years. Mr. Harrington is a Canadian by birth, and having a wide range of experience in this branch ol trade, he founded this business on his own account in 188' . The premises occupied are 30 x 60 feet in dimensions. The stock carried embraces everything in the line of fine, and medium grades of stationery goods, fine counting room and school papers, cardboards, twines, envelopes, inks, pens, pencils, school and office supplies, pads, blank books, pictures and picture frames, and other fancy goods. He gives special attention to picture framing to order, and is the recipient of a large patroniige. 'The house is also popular headiiuarters for all the finest brands of imported and domestic cigars, chewing and smoking tobaccos, pipes, and all smokers' articles. " Harring- ton's Own" is a brand of cigars handled exclusively here. Mr. Harrington is a gentleman of enviable repu- tation, and of great energy and enterprise. MODEL STEAM LAUNDRY. STANTON & McCRAE. ONE of the most reliable firms in its line in Toronto is that of Messrs. Stanton & McCrae, wholesale and importing stationers, printers, blank book manufacturers anu lithographers, whose office and salesrooms are situated at 45 Scott street, corner of Colborne street. This business was established in 1888 by Messrs. O. B. Stanton and A. J, McCrae, who possess perfect facilities for the prompt execution of all de.scriptions of job and mercantile work, engraving, lithography, etc. They make a specialty of the manufacture of blank books, ledgers, journals, etc., and have done a large amount of first-class work in this line for banks, insurance com- panies, corporations, and leading firms in Toronto and elsewhere. Messrs. Stanton & McCrae have always a full stock of the finest stationery on hand, including pens, ink, bill and letter heads, paper of all kinds, envelopes, foolscap, files, letter copying books, etc., are agents for Swiss, Eclipse, Russia and Ball pointed pens, and the New York Typewriter Supply Co.'s ribbons, carb j paper, etc., and the trade of the firm extends throughout Canada. Messrs. Stanton & McCrae are widely known for their ability and strict integrity, and those intrusting orders in their line to them will secure the greatest satis- faction in the thorough manner in which all work will be accomplished. The telephone call of the office is 1187. THE time is yet within the memory o^ middle-a^ed persons when the work of washing and Ironing formed an important and not altogether pleasant feature of the regular weekly work of every household. But in this, as in most other lines, we have changed our methods, and to-day public laundries have come to the relief of the weary and over-burdened house-wife. A noted Toronto laundry, than which no other enjoys a more enviable reputation, is the Model Steam Laundry, of which Mr. W. Mc Waiters is the proprietor, located at No. 75 Queen street east. This reliable concern was founded by its present proprietor in 1888, and from the start received a large and influential patronage. The premises a'e thoroughly equipped with all the latest improvcxl nachinery. Steady employment is given to a competert frrce of help, and all work is executed in a prompt and superior manner, and without injury to garments. 'Joods are called for and delivered, and the annoyance caused by having articles changed for those of others carefully guarded against. Mr. McWatters is a native of L><^lfast, Ireland. He is a courteous and energetic gentle- min, prompt and .eliable, and well deserving of the success he has won. THE ENO STEAM GENERATOR CO. OF CAN.\DA, LTD. A CONCERN deserving of special mention in a com- prehensive review of the industries of Toronto is The Eno Steam Generator Co. of Canada (Limited), whose office and factory are located at 35 Richmond street west. The business was established in 1880, in Newark, N.}., under the present style, and in 1889 an independent stock company was organized as the Eno Steam Generator Co. L'td, of Canada, to carry on the business in Canada. The company are manufacturers of steam genera'.ors of all descriptions, and are the largest concern of ii.3 l:ind in Canada. They execute a large amount of contract work in the city, employing regularly from twelve to fifteen mechanics, and have also filled large contracts in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and tbeir trade extends over the entire Dominion. The com- p;my guarantee their generators tomake a saving of fifteen p.r cent in fuel with a twenty per cent increase in capa- city, leaving no scale or ediment. The capital stock of the company is 9ioo,ooo, «50,ooo of which has been paid in. The officers of the company are Alexander Stewart, president ; Benj. Westwood, Samuel Corrigan, and W.A. Wilkes, vice-presidents. John M. Clements, mechanical superintendent ; and Sturgeon Stewart, managin,,' director and secretary and treasurer. •?^-ii*Lif,.v:i BOB -l^'ft-^yy^it.'-* :^v' ^/fj- ' ^m^mm^s^Hm!^^ 170 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. i .It' M- THE CARSWELL CO. (LTD). ThE only house in the Dominion devoting itself exclusively to ihe impoiting and pu*^'ishing of law books, i.i that of The Carswell Company (Lt'd). The b'lsiness vas f iblished in 1872 by Mr. Kobieri Carswell and in 1S78 the firm style became Carswell & Co. In 1891 an incorporation was effected under the laws of the Dominion. Robert Carswell, Arthur i'ooie, and Charles Brown being the incorporators. The officers of the company are Robert r-rswell, president and general manager ; Arthur Poole, vice-president ; and Charles Brown, secretary-treasurer. The company now own and operate one of the finest equipped plants devoted to the publication of law books. The company are direct importers of law books from every part of the world, and, as has truthfully been said, that in entering their store and viewing the large number of shelves of law books one is reminded of one of the gren* law lioruries in London. In their printing and binding department!, the company employ about oae hundred hands. The company now controls a large trade, reach- ing to every part of Canada, the United States, and tc - limited extent in Great Britain, West Indies, etc. Messrs. Poole and Brown are natives of England, while Mr. Carswell is a Canadian by birth. The value of an exten- sive commercial enterprise . .' this charac'er cannot be overestimated, conducing as h does Isxgely to the material prosperity and fame of our city. GEO. D. DAWSON & CO. THE firm of Geo. D. Dawson & Co., Wine and Spirit Merchants, 18 Leader Lane, is one of the oldest and most popular wine houses in the city. The business was established twenty-three years ago, and is associated with the well known firms of Dawson & Parkburst, Ottawa, and Charles E. Dawson, Montreal, all the goods sold by these houses bearing the trade mark " Bodega Wine Co." The premises are 23 x 97 feet in dimensions, and in the basement are large wine vaults containing the largest stock of costly imported wines and champagnes in the city. The firm are the only correspondents for ;he Spanish house of Garvey & Co., the oldest and largest shippers of sherry in the world. The, are large im jxjrtera of ports, clarets, champagne, brandy, the leading brands of Irish anrcprietor, Colonel Dawson, are known throughout the and. Col. Geo. Dawson was born in Ireland, and in 186 1 entered the English navy as a commissioned officer, and one year later was detailed to service in Montreal as a Lieutenant in the 47th Regiment, and in 1865 was again transferred to Toronto. In 1867 he retired from the service, and in 1880 joined the Dominion Militia, and was commissioned Major of the loth Battalion Royal Grena- diers, and in 1888 was appointed Commander. THE CANADA JUTE COMPANY, Ltd. ACOiiIPARATIVELY rt^ent and important addi- tion to the growing trade facilities of Toronto was the inco-Txiration of The Canada Jute Company, (Limited), five years ago in tb'.s city, although the company had been incorporated in Montreal seven years previous. They occupy premises at 48 & 50 Wellington street east, consisting of two floors 40 x 100 feet in dimensions, at all times heavily stocked with the pioducts handled by the company. They are large manufact'irers of bags of every description ^nd extensive importers of twines hessians, paddings, buckrums, etc., competing with rival concerns both as to quality and pries. They make a specialty of bag printing in all colors, operating for this purpose a large printing establishment, fully equipped with the latest improved processes, and all the newest styles of type. The Toronto agent of the company is Mr. Frank F. Barr, who since he assumjd the manage- ment of its interests iu this city has rapidly increased the volume of its business, and improved its facilities, and always carries a large stock. The company now control a large and influential patronage throughout the Dominion from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. Mr. Barr is one of our ablest and most enterprising business men, under whose efficient guidance the interests of the company are rapidly being extended. THOS. MEREDITH & CO. AMONG the leading business establishments of Toronto is that of Thomas Meredith & Co., importers of and dealers in hardware, etc., located at No. 156 King street, east, their telephone number being 6(j2. Their business was established ten years ago. They occupy a three-flat building 30 x 250 feel ir. dimensions, and carry one of the largest stocks of goods in their line in Toronto, embracing everything in the li.ie of hardware, and supplies for the builder, carpenter, cabinet-maker, blacksmith, workman and machinists' tools, in a word every accessory of a first-class establishment. This old reliable house also embraces in its st(>ck paints, oils, glass and putty, barbers' tools, binder twine, and innumerable articles of every description belonging to the •'■ade. The house imports goods direct in large quantities, from England, France, Germany, and the 'Jnited States, and handles the best products of the shops, mills and factories. Messrs. Meredith & Co. have established a large and extensive trade not only in this city but throughout Ontario, and do both a wholesale and a retail business. Mr. Thomas Meredith, the active partner of the firm has had an expierience in the business a period of twenty. five years, and is possessed of fine business attainni' nts. He was born in Canada, a resident of Toronto a long time and enjoys the highest esleem of business men and the public. Mr. Arthur Meredith, the co-partner, is an old, experi- enced oflice man and takes charge of ti:e office affairs. F. W. MICKLETHWAITE. TORONTO has photographers who will compare with those in any city in the world, and among them none rank higher in the esteem of the general public than the subject of this sketch, Mr. F. W. M^cklethwaite, whose popular studio is at the H. W. corner of King and Jarvis streets. Thir, gentleman is a native of England, and has been a resident of T'lrjnio since 1873, He was at first located at No. 20 Queen street west, but in 1880 removed to his present address. A man of progressive ideas, thoroughly in love with his £.rt, Mr. Micklethwaite has assisted materially in its development, and has con- stantly adopted Ihe latest devices for producing supierior work. As a result he has gained the reputation of making the finest Crayon Portraits, etc., and his bromide enlargements have three limes within the past three years, been awarded the first prize at the Toronto Indus- trial Exposition. Mr. Micklethwaite executes all kinds of photography, and makes prominent specialties of land- scape and architectural photographs, crayon portraits, enlargements, and commercial photography, also stamp and watch photos. J. REED. THE question of food supplies is one of the first with which the human family have to grapple, and view- ■ ing the competition it will be conceded that the well- appointed grc)cery furnishes the largest share toward the solution of the problem of feeding the masses. In this connection we desire to make special reference to the popular establishment of Mr. J. Reed, the widely known '• Cash Grocer," which is located at No. 73a Queen street east. Mr. Reed established this business in 1889. and has, throughout the four years since intervening, been the recipient of a large permanent family patronage. An excellent stock of fine fancy and staple groceries, teas, coffees, sugars, syrups, canned goods, table delicacies, the best dairy products, butter, cheese, fresh eggs, also bakers' and laundry supplies, and all grocers (undries i» 71 ',y &:■: liHiiiiii ..^..^At^ii-^ mil E^5j|^''( ■ •?????FfBKij .i. « i, j,Ji>,ii;i!u.ujj|i,jj||pii ■*«BW mppiPiS^^R^^i^^^l TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 171 nrrled. A specialty being made of sugar-cured bams, brealtfast bacon, fruits, fish, vegetables, and other pro- visions and farm produce. The lowest prices prevail. Polite assistauts serve customers promptly, and orders are called for, and delivered to any part of the city frie of charge. In a word, Mr. Reed spar'js no effort to please and satisfy each and every one of his numerous patrons. T. W. KAY. I JNQUESTIONABLY the most popular undertaker in '-' Toronto is Mr. T. VV. Kay, a gentleman who has had an extended experience in the business, and is thoroughly familiar with its every phase and feature. He is also a practical embalmer, and the only Church of England undertaker in the city. Mr, Kay has been established a period of 15 years.'and is located at 441 Queen street west. A lirst-class stock of everything comprehended in funeral requisites is always on hand, including the latest and most artistic designs in plain and cloth covered and silver mounted daskets and coffins. He personally attends to all the details of embalming, and is the only undertaker in the city employing a lady embalmer for ladies and children. Remains are taken charge of at any hour and prepared for burial, the telephone call being 1423, and carriages are furnished bereaved families and friends. Mr. Kay was bom and raised in Canada and is highly esteemed throughout this community. He has a branch undertaking establishment at No. 1265 Queen street west, Parkdale. He has been in business 15 years, and opened the first undertaking establiiihment in Park- dale eleven years ago. ALEX. M. WESTWOOD. AN important business enterprise in this city is that of Mr. A. M. Westwood, the popular florist. Mr. West- wood is a native of Canada and has had a long experience in crowing flowers and plants, andembatked in business on his own account in 1890. He is located at 438 Spadina avenue, whera he has a neatly fitted up office, provided with telephone service 1654, and a number of green houses equipped for all purposes of the business, kept an even temperature all the year round by a boiler and hot water heating apparatus made by Gumey. All kinds of flowers are grown, a specialty bemg made of roses, and he has one of the finest assortment of flowering plants to be found in the Dominion. Cut flowers, emblems, wreaths, etc., are supplied at short notice, and floral decorations of ail kinds, and among his permanent customers are many of the leading families in the city. He is a gentleman of most excellent taste and judgment, and as a floricul- turist is widely known, TURTLE HALL HOTEL. AMONG the many hostelries in Toronto it is safe to say that none are more popular than the well known Turtle Hall Hotel, Mr. Wm. Clow, proprietor, located on Colborne street, numbered 56 to Co. The house has been open five years, and under Mr. Clow's management acquired a wide celebrity. It is conducted on the European plan, has recently been thoroughly renovated, decorated and refurnished throughout, and the twenty- three sleeping rooms are complete in all appointments. A feature of this popular hotel is the restaurant and cafd with a seating capacity for eighty persons, and on the bill of fare daily is to be found a long list of the substantials and delicacies, including game, fish, oysters, green turtle, and everything in season. Mr. Clow is a most excellent caterer and spares neither time nor trouble in providing everything of the best. The sample rooms are tastefully fitted up, and only the very choicest foreign and domestic wines, liquors, ales, stout, porters and cigars are dis- pensed. Mr. Clow's hotel and restaurant has the reputa- tion of being one of the leading and prominent establisb- ments in Toronto. CYCLORAMA. Jerusalem on the Day of the CRUeimiON. rRONTO has many places of interest, but none of such absorbing interest as the famous Cyclorama, Jerusalem on the day of the Crucifixion, located at the corner of Front and York streets. The building itself is octagonal in shape and about 400 feet in circumference. This magnificent work of art was painted by a number of prominent artists, each artist executing that particular feature of the painting for which he was famous, the H. P. WALLER. MR. H. P. WALLER, family butcher, and dealer in meat supplies, has had a long experience in the busi- ness both in England his native country, and Toronto. He takes just pride in the fact that while yet a citizen of Kensington, London, he had the pleasing experience of having been with Mr. A. Slater, who was purveyor to Her Majesty the Queen. Here be had an experience of sixteen years, leaving England and coming to Toronto, Mr. Waller embarked in the same line of business here nine years ago. His present location is at No. 481 J Yonge steet, where he has a large store, and handles every- thing in choice meats, beef, sugar cured hams, the best of bacon, lard, etc., and private families, restaurants and hotels are supplied at reasonable rates. He cures his own bacon, hams etc., and therefore knows well the quality of this line of goods. Sausages and sausage meats are also made for private families from best meats and at liberal rates. Histerms are cash, and orders are promptly filled and delivered. Mr. Waller is an active, mdustrious man, and has succeeded from having con- ducted business with system, and sound judgment. result is that here is depicted on canvas that roost important event in the history of the world, in a most vivid and life-like manner. The figures standout in bold relief, and seem to be the living, moving beings who are actually performing their separate parts in that greatest drama the world ever beheld, and one gazing on this masterpiece of human skill and art is quickly carried from the scenes of the busy nineteenth century, back eighteen hundred years. The building and painting is the property of the Toronto Art Exhibit Co. Limited, whose office is in room 7, York Chambers, 9 Toronto street. The company is capitalized a; '"40,000, there being 4,000 shares, every one of which I , already been subscribed for. The officers of the company are, F. J. Dunbar, president ; Henery H. Albright, Vice-President ; and Horton Walker, secretary and treasurer. The admis- sion fee is twenty -five cents, and the hours for viewing this celebrated painting are fromg am. to 10 p.m. In conclusion we would say to all who have not seen this masterpiece of art, dont fail to see it. mrn^ T^TT'wnj l?!f3f«?'T^*3'''"PP^'fB!9!?'?C^^ ""■IWPTO 172 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ;l ■^i-ik 1-: ii!^- BADGEROW & DIXON. A BUSINESS of importance in Toronto as well as the largest in the Dominion in its special line, is that conducted by Badgerow & Dixon, proprietors of the Bonded Vinegar Works, 79 and 81 Jarvis street. This enterprise was founded many years ago, and for a long period was known as the Malting Vinegar Works, later it was purchased by the firm of Badgerow Sc Falconer, and J. C. SCOTT. TORONTO has rapidly grown to be a great centre of practical and material industries, and there is no branch of trade of greater importance than the lumber interests. The plant owned and operated by J. C. Scott, known as the Don Planing Mills, located at 92-106 River street, is one of the largest and most important in Canada. Mr. Scott established his present enterprise some five years ago, having for eight years previous oper- ated as one of the largest contrpctors and builders in Toronto. His office, yard and mill, cover a large area of territory, theplaning milt and factory occupying a building 108 x 100 ft. in dimensions. Mr. Scott is a very extensive dealer in pine and hardwood lumber, handling annually one and a half million feet. While special attention is devoted to every class of machine work, including the manufacture of flooring, dressed lumber, mouldings and turn- ed work, doors, sash, and blinds, an important feature being hardwood trimming, veneered doors and kiln dried lumber, and upwards of fifty hands are regularly employed. As a contractor and builder Mr. Scott has had many years experience, and his wide range of knowledge enable him to offer unexcep- tional inducements as to terms and prices. He obtains his stock of rough pine and hard- wood lumber from the forests of the north and from the United States. Mr. Scott has been a resident of Canada for many years, and by hard work, push, and enterprise has brought his business to its present state of prosperity and influence. The telephone call of the house is 174. in i8go the present firm name was adopted, Mr. Falconer being succeeded by Mr. Dixon. The works on Jarvis street are the largest and most perfectly equipped in Canada. The building is a three-story brick structure, 85 X 90 feet in dimensions, containing large tanks of 480 gallons capacity each, operated by an electric motor. An ample force of hands are employed, and the trade of the house extends throughout all portions of Canada. The special brands of choice vinegars manufactured are French Bordeaux, Triple Pickling, Extra Pickling, XXX, Extra XX, X, also Cider Vinegar, Honey Vinegar, Fruit Vinegar, Toilet Vinegar, Tarrogan, English Malt, Bottled Malt and Methylated Spirits. These vinegars have gained a wide reputation, and for purity and high standard and excellence stand without a rival in the Canadian market. THE TORONTO SAVINGS & LOAN CO. ONE of the strongest and most ably managed financial institutions in the Queen City of Canada is the Toronto Savings & Loan Company, whose offices are located at 10 King street west. This company was incorporated in 1885 with an authorized capital of 92,000,000, of which $500,000 have been fully paid up, and it also has a Reserve Fund of 98o,ooo. The Toronto Savings & Loan Company transact the general business of a Loan Corporation, lends money on the security of real estate, debentures, bank and loan company stocks ; purchases Municipal and Government debentures ; and invests as agents for private capitalists and for other corporations, guaranteeing to them the prompt payment of both interest and principal when due. In the com- pany's savings department interest is allowed at 4 per cent, from the day of deposit to the day of withdrawal and placed to the depositor's credit on the last days of June and December each year. Debentures are issued by the company at 4^ per cent, for three or live years in amounts of tiuoorany multiple of 9ioo, with interest payable half yearly. The following gentlemen are the directors: Robt. Jaffray, Esq. , president ; Geo. A. Cox, Esq., vice-president; J. R. Dundas, Esq., M.P. ; Rev. John i'otts, D.D. ; Fred. G. Cox, Esq. ; A. E. Ames, manager. These gentlemen are well kown in financial circles as men of the highest standing. Mr. A. E. Ames, the manager, is an able financier as widely known for his talents as for the loyalty with which he attends to the interests of stock and debenture holders and depositors. The bankers of the Company are the Canadian Bank of Commerce, and the Imperial Bank of Canada. J. H. TRIMBLE. THE business of manufacturing clothing is well repre- sented in Toronto by Mr. J. H. Trimble, who occupies the 2nd flat, rooms 15 and 17, 36x45 feet in area, ot the Richmond Chambers, 11} Richmond street, west. The premises are well equipped with improved cutting and sewing machines operated by electric power, and the services of fifty skilled hands are brought into requisition. Mr. Trimble manufactures for the whole- sale jobbing and retail trade, coats, business suits, over- coats, etc., and turns out on an average fifty fine coats daily. Only the very best materials are vsed, and the goods manufactured are superior in every respect, perfect in ht, style, workmanship, and finish. The trade comes from the wholesale houses in the city principally and many large orders are filled from the cities and towns throughout the Province. Mr. Trimble is a young man of eneigy and enterprise, a practical cutter and first-class tailor, and to-day stands at the head of the largest house of its kind in Toronto. He was born in Orangeville, Ont., came to this city in 1884, and as a busidess man always sustained a high reputation. CO. IMPERIAL LOAN AND INVESTMENT LIMITED. THE rapid growth of Manitoba and the North- West in population, wealth and improvements of all kinds, would have been greatly retarded without the free bor- rowing of British and Canadian capital by the sturdy farmers and stock raisers who have turned the bleak V i^" ■'■ ■ ."J/tif^Sfei.?-- MM MMBilil AMMiiiHBiMi MiliiiiiiiiMHiiiiii i^^^ii^fi^r^xi ^■,\'^' f;^/^^"i..'y!;vrtr,:f^HS^yyi \ ■ n:'*f».-'7-^^^'>r«-rw-,'iv-^^sf^~r^.!^ TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 173 prairies into waving wheat fields, and productive cattle ranges. In this connection, special reference is made to the reliable and successful Imperial Loan & Investment Company, whose offices are located at 32 and 34 Adelaide street east. Imperial Chambers. This company was incorporated in 1869 with an authorized capital of 9t, 000,000, of which (664,000 has been paid up. Its reserved funds now amount to $161,500, and the value of the Freehold Estate mortgaged to the company ^KSregate 95.500,000. Loans are made by this company only to the extent of about one third the value of the farm, and the mortgages are so drawn, as in every case to fully protect the mortgagee. The following gentle- men, widly known in financial, business and political circles for their prudence and executive ability, are the directors, viz. : James Thorbnm, M.D., president, Hon. G. A. Kirkpatrick, vice-president ; Aid. Daniel Lamb, E. H. Kertland, D. R. Wilkio, Richard Shaw Wood, Chas. C. Dalton. Mr. E. H. Kertland, the General Manager, is noted for his untiring energy and judicious care, and he scrupulously protects the interests of the company and its shareholders. W. A. ASHELFORD. IN referring to the livery, sale and boarding stables in this city, there are none more thoroughly equipped, or affords such excellent service as that of Mr. W, A. Ashelford, located at 726 and 728 Queen street, (Merner's old stand). The business has been under the control of Mr. Ashelford the past two years. The premises are well ventilated, drained and lighted, and the sanitary condition perfect. The office is connected in all parts of the city by telephone, call 1525, and orders receive immediata attention. Mr. Ashelford owns a number of fine stylish horses aiid fashionable carriages, and pays particular attention to balls, parties and theatres, etc., and makes a specialty of light livery rigs. Horses are boarded by the day, week or month at very reasonable rates, and given the best of care by competent grooms. Road, driving and work horses are also bought and sold by Mr. Ashelford, and all having dealings with him are assured that all transactions will be of an entirely satis- factory character. He has had quite an extended experience in this business, was born in England and has resided in Toronto two years. AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE CO. THE Agricultural Insurance Co., of Watertown, N. Y., was organized, incorporated and commenceid busi- ness forty years ago, and from its inception the business of the company has had a substantial and rapid growth. The follow: : statement shows the phenomenal growth of the business since 1863, at which time the assets were •95,572.00, in 1873 9716,450.00, 1883 91,491,624.00, and in 1863 92,282,221.00. The cash capital of the com- pany is 9500,000, and the net surplus 9365,706.27. The charter of the Agricultural Insurance Co. has been of late amended so that it now does a general business ; it never fails to pay an honest claim ; it insures against fire tlnd lightning, and it is safe to siy that no other fire insurance company in the world holds so much money in trust for the protection of policy holders. The com- pany has been represented in Canada for a period of 25 years. Mr. J. Flynn, is the chief agent, and occupies offices in the Freehold Loan building, corner Victoria and Adelaide streets. He is a native of Canada, and has been connected with the company many years, and has earned the respect and esteem of all having dealings with him. George N. Maurer, born in Michigan, con- nected with the company several years, in this city a short time, has entire control of management during the illness of Mr. Flynn. JOHN B. THOMPSON. ONE of the oldest established mercantile houses in this city is that of Mr. Johu B. Thompson, dealer in boots, shoes, trunks, valises, etc., at number 142 King stteet east, opposite the market. This is a veritable landmark in the history of Toronto, and was in active operation when this now grand and beautiful city was nothing but " Muddy Little York." It was founded in 1834 by Mr. Thomas Thompson, in premises located on the site where now stands the mammoth establishment of J. R. Walker & Sons. In 1S60 the founder was suc- ceeded by his son, the present proprietor, and the business was removed to the present address. Throughout these sixty years this house has been ably maintained in the foremost rank, and its trade, which is both wholesale and retail, to-day covers every section of Ontario. Mr. Thompson owns the building in which his store is, the latter being 30 x 125 feet in dimensions. It is handsomely appointed with all modern improvements, and the display of fine goods and staples is one of the finest seen in the city. An immense stock is carried which embraces full lines of boots, shoes, slippers, etc., of all grades, styles, shapes and sizes, also trunks, valises, satchels, traveling bags, and other leather goods. Mr. Sydenham Thomp- son, manager, is a widely known and reliable business man, and one of Toronto's most highly esteemed young mercha i. Messrs. Firstbrook Bros., manufactnrers of packing boxes, etc., whose office is located at 301 King street east. This extensive industry was founded in 1867, by Mr. Wm. Firstbrook, who conducted it till 1876, when he was succeeded by his sons under the firm name of Messrs. Firstbrook Bros. They occupy a spacious three-story main building, 112 x 90 feet in dimensions, with a three- story warehouse on Front street, 30 x 60 feet in area, and manufactures largely dovttail and packing boxes, tele- graph and telephone top-pins, side blocks and cross arms, while they also carefully attend to wood printing, and 120 skilled hands are constantly employed Only care- fully selected lumber is utilized, and the boxes, etc., produced are unsurpassed for finish, workmanship and uniform excellence. Orders are filled at the lowest prices. The trade now extends throughout the entire Dominion. Several traveling salesmen are employed, and the telephone call of the office is 397. Messrs. First- brook were born in Erin, Wellington County. They are widely known for their enterprise, and strict integrity and their high character is a sufficient assurance, that all orders will receive faithful attention. FIRSTBROOK BROS. A REVIEW of the commercial and manufacturing interests of Toronto would be manifestly incomplete without special mention of the old-established house of THE ONTARIO WATER METER CO. LTD. ONE of the many special manufacturing enterprises which have given the Queen City such a wide reputation aa a leading industrial centre, is the Ontario Water Meter Co. Limited. Manufacturers of water meters, meter supports, dial extensions, fixture locks, water cart registers, strainers, coupling seals, and reser- voir indicators, at No. 23 Toronto street, which was inaugurated here in 1891. This company bought from the Hersey Manufacturing Company of Boston Mass, the sole right of manufacture and sale for the Dominion of Canada. The water meter they manufacture and use has been subject for several years past to thorough investi- gation, and very critical tests from the leading experts in CanaJi, and l4iese have demonstrated beyond a doubt h. rclif bility and permanency asa measuring instrument, and the high standing it has attained in the face of six years of sharp competition is, we believe, ample proof of Its meritorious qualities. These meters are in use in almost every water works department throughout the Dominion of Canada, British Columbia, and the Maritime Provinces, and is now in large demand and supplied at reasonable prices. The officers of the company are Mr. C. H. Hersey, president, Boston, Mass ; Mr. F. C. Hersey vice-president ; Jas. A. Tilden, director; H. D. Winton and A. C. Winton, secretary and treasurer. All are well and favourably known, and form a firm of commanding ability, wide popularity, and solid worth. ippl^p5»ipp"liip iipiil w&smm^ -ndies, etc., and supplies a large, first-class, family hotel and restaurant trade. The busi- ness is both wholes,-ile and retail and is steadily increasing each succeeding year. Only the finest flour and other materials and ingredients are used in the establishment and the goods produced are superior in every respect. Wedding cakes are made to order and pic-nics and parties are supplied with pastry, cakes, confectionery, etc., at the shortest notice. Mr. Jack is a native of Toronto. He is a gentleman of middle age and a prac- tical baker and confectioner of long experience. COPP BROS. CO. (Limited.) IN our ever varying climate, with our severely cold and long winters, the question of properly heating on an economical basis our dwelling houses, workshops, stores and other buildings, is a most important one, and has jeceived the careful attention of experienced and scientific men. Among the leading Canadian concerns whose productions are in great and growing demand in all parts of the Dominion is the Copp Bros. Co., Limited, whose works are located in the city of Hamilton, and whose warehouse in this city is at 56 Lombard street. This firm are the sole manufacturers of celebrated "Warrior" stoves, also of the equally celebrated " Torrid " and "Challenge" steel dome and steel radiator, self-cleaning furnaces. The Toronto branch was opened five years ago, and has since been under the enter- prising management of Mr. William Batty, a gentleman of long and valuable expe- rience in this line of trade, and who has been connected with the company for many years. The Toronto ware- house is 40x60 feet in dimensions, and is at all times fully stocked with a comprehensive line of ibe products of the Hamilton works. Mr. Batty is a pleasant gentle- man with whom to have dealings, and parties should not fail to call on him and carefully examine bis stoves and furnaces before placing orders elsewhere. J. C. WALKER & GO. ONE of the leading photograph studios in Toronto is that of Messrs. J. C. Walker & Co., located at 147 to 149 Yonge street. The business was established in 1881 by the firm who came here from Bradford. The premises are spacious and comprise the first and second floors of the building at the above address and are unexceptionably attractive and tastefully furnished, while the operating rooms are provided with the latest improved appliances, including Ross & Dalmeyer lenses, handsome back-grounds, etc. Photographs of all sizes and styles are made, while special attention is given to enlarging and copying pictures and pastel, crayon, oil, water color .ind India ink work. He also makes a specialty of platinum and bromide photos in black and white, this style of photos being greatly in demand in Europe. In every branch the work executed is unsurpass- ed in elegance, neatness and beauty, such as is only at- tained by the thoroughly skilled photograph-artist. Mr. Walker is a native of Canada, an experienced artist in this art and well deserves the appellation of " leader." He is president of the Photographic Association of Canada. > liw^T^i'^ " "•™Vr/T. ^**''*^^ 176 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. JAMES BRIMSTIN. THE only Canadian manufacturer of all kinds of cut- lery is Mr. James Brimstin, whose salesrooms and factory are situated in Toronto at 360 Yonge street, between Elm and Walton streets. This business was established in 1864 by Mr. J. Brimstin and his late brother. Mr. Brimstin is a thoroughly practical and expert cutler. He occupies a commodious three-story building, and manufactures and deals in all kinds of cutlery, razors, knives, of every de- scription, shears, sharp-edged tools, surgical i n s t r u- ments, etc., which for finish and qual- ity cannot be sur- passed, having re- ceived all prizes awarded at the Toronto Exhibition from 1884 to 1887 for his razors and cutlery, namely, four diplomas, bronze medal and first prize awarded for excellence of manufacture. Mr. Brimstin also keeps in stock celluloid, ivory and bone bandies, repairs locks, fits keys, etc., and goods are called for and delivered, and all work guaranteed, while his prices are moderate. He was born in Ireland, and came to Toronto twenty-nine years ago, and is widely known for his mechanical skill, and fully merits the liberal patronage secured in this useful industry. Mr. Brimstin is agent in Toronto for the safety razor guide. JAMES EWART. IN the building of carriages and wagons one of the most reliable and popular bouses in Toronto is that of Mr. James Ewart, whose office and workshops are situ- ated at 257 and 259 Queen street east. This business was established in 1885 by Messrs. Iswart & Johnson, who conducted it till 1892, when they dissolved partner- ship. Mr. Ewart continued the business and his patron- age now extends throughout the city and Ontario. He occupies a spacious three-story building, 85 x 67 feet in dimensions, and from fifteen to twenty-five skilled work- men are employed. Mr. Ewart is an expert carriage and wagon builder and makes a specialty of turning out laundry, grocery and bakers' wagons, and also promptly makes to order carriages of every description, and attends to repairing, painting and trimming. This is the only bouse in Toronto building the wicker laundry wagons, and Mr. Ewart supplies wagons to Messrs. Steele Bros., Webb's bakery and the Swiss laundry, and the vehicles produced are unsurpassed for strength, elegance and durability. A superior stock of carriages, wagons, etc., is always on hand and Mr. Ewart also attends to general blacksmithing. Mr. Ewart was born in the north of Ireland, but came to Toronto in 1872. He is widely known for his mechanical skill and fully deserves the substantial success secured in this important industry. The Telephone call of the ofiSce is 1188. T. HARRIS. ONE among the adjuncts of universal necessity is the Universal Straw Hat Works of Mr. T. Harris, which is located at No. 604 Yonge street, Toronto. Mr. Harris established his works four years ago and has secured an excellent business. He employs one assistant, who, like himself, is thorough in the line of work carried on. The business conducted by Mr. Harris is that of cleaning, dyeing, and altering ladies' and gentlemen's straw and felt hats, so as to be in conformity with the latest modes and styles of newly manufactured headwear. Mr. Harris is an artist in this line, and all work turned out at his works bears the imprint of first-class workman- ship, whether in the dyeing, the altering of shape and style, or in the cleaning. He personally superintends all work. All orders confided to him receive immediate attention and we cheerfully commend his work. Mr. Harris was born in England, bit has been a citizen of Toronto for some years. DAVID STEVENSON. ONE of the best practical merchant tailors and skilled cutters in this city is Mr. David Stevenson. -He has had a long and valuable experience designing and making gentlemen's fashionable wearing apparel and devotes his time and talents to fine custom work only. He has been established in business for a period of eight years and was formerly a member of the firm of Steven- son & Regan. His store, located at 281 Yonge street, is complete in all appointments and here is exhibited one of the finest stocks of cloths to be seen in the city, the very best sources of European production contributing to Its wealth. Elegant woolens and worsteds are a specialty and all the new designs and styles are displayed in profusion. Mr. Stevenson gives his personal attention to orders and is untiring in his endeavors to render the best satisfaction and never fails to please patrons. He is a native of Canada and popularly known. ^ He con- ducts hit establishment according to modern ideas and everything about it betokens thorough system and prac- tical management. B. F. C. LAUNDRY, UNQUESTIONABLY the most popular laundry in this city is that known as the B. F. C. Laundry, located at 120 Queen street east. The Laundry was estab- lished in 1892, by Miss K. Bigley, who is still at its head, and is conducting it with a success as marked as it is pronounced. The premises are 20x60 feet in dimensions and is admirably fitted up with special appliances for executing the work in a superior manner. There is no machinery in the establishment ; all the work being done by hand and without injury to garments. Shirts, collars and cuffs are done up in an immaculate style, lace cur- tains are laundried to look equal to sew, and the finest and most delicate fabrics are given tne most careful attention. Miss Bigley is a careful, painstaking business woman, employs skilled hands, and is very moderate in her charges. I,aundry work is called for and delivered promptly, and every care and attention paid to patrons. Among her permanent customers are many of the best families in the city, and she is doing a first-class, sub- stantial business. THE IDEAL WEEKLY PAYMENT STORE. THERE can be .n question but that the introductioa of " instalment goods " houses has proved a boon to many a housekeeper of limited means. This plan of selling goods has become very popular and extends to almost every branch of trade that enters into the domestic economy of the household. The leading house of this kind in Toronto is The Ideal Weekly Payment Store, of which Mr. J. W. Coltson is manager, and which is located at No. 186 Queen street east. It is stocked with a choice assortment of stoves, bedroom suites, baby carriages, parlor and dining room suites, carpets, linoleums, oil cloths, curtains, draperies, etc., and general house furnishings. These are sold on the most liberal and accommodating terms — a small payment being Taa.de on the delivery of the goods, the balance being paid in weekly amounts to suit the convenience of the purchaser. This excellent system enables people of moderate means and small incomes to furnish their homes without depriving themselves of the necessaries of life; and another good feature of the instalment plan is that the money thus expended is saved to the purchaser. Mr. Coltson also makes a specialty of repairing furniture. He is a native of England, and founded this business in 1892, and is recognized as a wide-awake and honorable business man, with whom it is always both pleasant and profitable to have dealings. MMMIMii MiMM "■piii"fi"j»9^ri^5 <»iHi.lIipt i|''J!"il.^"lH^V^i V>> .%' TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 177 ANDERSON & REARDON UNQUESTIONABLY the best manulacturers of mould- ingH, picture frames, etc., in Toronto, is the firm of Anderson & Keirdon, who occupy a flat 30 x 75 feet in dimensions, in the building 67 Adelaide Street West. This business was established in 1891 by the firm, and is both wholesale and retail in character, and widely dif- fused throughout Canada. Nine skilled hands are employ- ed in the factory and steam power operates the machmery. The firm manufacture picture frames of every description, also plain and fancy mouldings for frames, rooms, etc., wall pockets, easels, etc. They furnish estimates and enter into contracts for furnishing mouldings and picture and advertising frames in any quantity, guaranteeing satisfaction. Mr. Anderson is a native of Ireland, and was raised > Canada. Mr. Keardon was born in New- foundland. They are both reliable men of business and highly respected. REV. S. TUCKER. THE Rev. S. Tucker, who is widely known in this city, has since 1880 been engaged in handling and dealing in Magnetic appliances and medical specialties. He formerly had charge of the branch house of the Wilsonia -Magnetic Appliance Co. of the city of New York and 8 years after bought out the Canadian branch of the company and removed to the Richmond Chambers and subsequently to room 16, No. 33 Richmond Street west, and has since been manufacturing the Wilsonia Magnetic Appliances, which are celebrated all over the Dominion for their wonderful curative effects, and he also manu- factures other medical specialties and ladies' abdominal supporters. He also deals in the finest teas and coflees, making a specialty of the celebrated black teas imported ijy R.J. Sweet, of Halifax, N. S., and is sole agent for these teas in Ontario. Mr. Tucker is of English birth and came to Canada in 1855. He has long been a faith- ful minister oi the Methodist Church in this country. J. M. MALONEY & SON. IN reviewing the various branches of enterprise in the city of Toronto, we know of no house in its line more worthy of special mention than the old established firm of Messrs. J. M. Nialoney & Son, Merchant Tailors, whose salerooms are located at 91 Bay Street This business was established in 1867, by Mr. j. M. Maloney, who eventually admitted his son, Mr. Richard Maloney, into partnership. The premises comprise a spacious three story building, 20x80 feet in area, and the stock is one of the finest and best selected in Toronto : including all kind* of imported and domestic cloths, suitings, vest- ings, overcoatings, English, Scotch, French and American Fabrics, etc., wLich are procured direct from the most famous fo-eigo houses, and steady employment is given to 30 skilled tailors The garments made here are striking examples o' perfection in style, fit and work- manship, while the prices charged are extremely moderate and visitors to Toronto and others requiring really first-class clothing should patronize this popular firm. They are highly esteemed for their artistic accomplishments and have an influential patronage not only in Toronto, but also in London, Hamilton, Montreal, Belleville and Quebec. JAS. CRAWFORD, JR. ONE of the leading exponents of the merchant tailor's art in thiscity is Mr. Jas. Crawford, Jr., of No. 4 Queen Street east. Mr. Crawford is a Canadian by birth and established himself in business during the present year. He is a skilful tailor of long experience and already has drawn a first-class trade. In his parlors on Queen street will be found the finest imported woolens and cloths in all the latest styles and patterns, including checks, serges, diagonals, plaids, meltons, vestings, suitings, etc., in great variety. Mr. Crawford employs only the best talent and guarantees every garment leaving his establish- ment to be absolutely perfect in fit, finish and workman- ship. He is rapidly building up his trade which already is derived from the most influential citizens of this com- munity, while he quotes the most reasonable prices con- sistent with the style and finish of all his work. A call will convince the most fastidious dresoer in Toronto that Mr. Crawford's goods are among the best and his prices the most reasonable. F. MACNAB & CO. IN a commercial review of the city's growth and pros- perity it is specially important to note those recently established enterprises which are the life and hope of any community. Such an establishment is that of F. Macnab & Co., whose new and finely appointed store is located at 274 Yt nge street, and has been in operation only abont twelve months. The firm are man- ufacturers of ladies' and gents' fine furs, and are direct importers of silk and felt hats. Mr. Macnab was for twelve years connected with the well known house of A. A. Allen & Co., furriers, and is a thoroughly practical man in the business, and a gentleman of exceptional busi- ness ability. He employs regularly a staff of twenty hands, and his stock ol furs is one of the most extensive and valuable in the city. He also carries a superior line of imported and domestic silk and felt hats from the leading manufacturers, in the very latest styles. The premises consist of three flats, 22 x 100 feet in di- mensions, admirably arranged and handsomely fitted up. Mr. Macnab has been a resident of Canada for the last fifteen years, and is a young, enterprising business man, who is fast coming to the front as one of our leading and influential merchants. J. W. VENN. THE popular confectioner, Mr. J. W. Venn, has been established in business in this city since i8gi, and has secured a first-class patronage. He is located at 32 York street, where he occupies a tastefully fitted-up store 25 X 75 feet in area, and the stock of confectioner" comprises the choicest caramels, chocolates, bon-t>ons, candies and sweets of all kinds ; also foreign and domes- tic fruits of every variety when in season. Mr. Venn also has an admirably equipped lunch counter, where tea, coffee, and substantial and dainties and oysters in every style may be had at all hours of the day, at mod- erate prices. Mr. Venn's establishment is conveniently located to the railroad depots and steamboat landings, ' and, besides a large local trade, he also receives a fine transient custom. He fully understands how to cater to the public and supplies everything of the best He is a native of Ogdensburg, New York, and during the time he has resided in Toronto has always been successful and prosperous. JOSEPH HARRISON. ANEWIvY established and reliable house in Toronto engaged in steam, hot water and gas fitting is that of Mr. Joseph Harrison, whose office and workshop^ are at 136 King street west. Mr. Harrison is a thor- oughly practical and expert steam and hot water heating engineer, who guarantees entire satisfaction to the most critical patrons. He established this business in May, 1892, and occupies two spacious floors, each being 100x25 feet in area, where a heavy and choice stock of steam, hot water and gas fittings is always on hand, and he em- ploys 25 skilled hands. Mr. Harrison makes a specialty of fitting up buildings vith hot water apparatus, and all his goods in this line are manufactured by the Toronto Radiator Company He uses chiefly the famous Daisy Hot Water Boiler, and promptly furnishes estimates for the steam and hot water heating of all kinds of buildings, schools, churches, stores, factories, etc., at very moderate prices. Mr. Harrison is a native of Toronto, and is a prominent member of the Foresters and A.O U.W. His system of steam and hot water heating is perfect, being combined with an effective method of ventilation. The Telephone call of the office is No. 13. , ..f iiBBi 178 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED; '■<"■ I't!? -i'. BEARDMORE & CO. ONE of the most important firms in the city of Toronto is that of Beardmore ft Co., Tanners, Importers and Leather Merchants, whose salesrooms and offices are centrally situated at 39 Front street east. This busi- ness was established in 1845, and its trade now extends throughout Canada and Great Britain. The copartners, Messrs. W. D., G. W. and A. O. Beardmore, bring great experience to bear, coupled with an intimate knowledge of the requirements of shoe manufacturers, harness makers, etc. Their sole leather and harness leather tanneries are situated at Acton, and they also have another large tannery at Bracebridge, and a full force of skilled workmen is employed. The premises occupied in Toronto comprise a spacious four-story brick warehouse, 30 x 200 feet in dimensions, fitted up with every convenience for the accommodation of the im- mense stock of hemlock, sole, union oak harness leather, closed uppers, cut soles, and all kinds of shoe findings ; and they also import French calf and kid direct. Messrs. W. D. and G. W. Beardmore were born in Hamilton, while Mr. A. O. Beardmore is a native of Toronto. They are honourable business men, who have many friends in the best commercial circles of the city. LEARN & MACUIRE. ALTHOUGH but a short time has elapsed since Messrs. Learn & Maguire opened their Printing and Engraving establishment it has already ac- quired a large patronage. They inaugurated the business some months ago, and are located on the ground floor of the four-story building. No. in Bay street, and a num- ber of skilled hands are kept constantly employed. The , firm execute all kinds of plain, fancy and ornamental printing: also, commercial work, manufacture rubber and steel stamps, engrave on gold, silver, steel and brass, and make a specialty of all kinds of society seals ; also, ball programmes, invitations, visit ng cards, etc. Office stationery is a specialty, and a complete assortment is always kept in' stock, and the work turned out is fully equal to that of older concerns in the business. Messrs. G. A. Learn and G. Maguire are both native Canadians ; the former was born in Port Colborne and the latter in this ';ity. They are both young men, active and enterprising, deserving the success they have already achieved. place to store merchandise, where he also insures goods at lowest rates. It is a substantial four-story structure, 30X 180 feet in dimensions, a part, of which is now used for the manufacture of native wines. There are ten vats in this department and a number of large casks, contain- ing 600 gallons each. Mr. Torrance obtains his grapes from the most celebrated vineyards in Niagara, and puts up bis wines in 20 and 40 gallon casks for ship- ment ; and his wines are highly appreciated for their medicinal properties, purity and excellence. Mr. Tor- rance is also general agent for the Dominion Line Royal Mail Steamships, sailing weekly from Montreal to Liv- erpool. These steamships are among the finest and best equipped in the world ; every attention being paid to the comfort and health of passengers, and the Dominion Line is a great favorite with the travelling public. For further information, rates, etc., those interested are re- quested to call on Mr. Torrance, who issues passage tickets at lowest rates. THE PERTH DYEING & CLEANING WORKS. A WELL-KNOWN dyeing and cleaning esublishment in Toronto is that known as The Perth, of which Mr. M. A. Mnrphy is the able and enterprising pro- prietor, and was established as far back as 1875?* The office and works are located at 329 Yonge street, with a branch at 224 Talbot street, St. Thom.is. The scouring of this establishment is done by special machinery, and in the cleaning of ladies and gentlemen's suits and garments, a special process is applied, guaranteed to prevent any change in color or shape, and to return the goods in the same condition as when they left the manufacturer. Six assistants are employed, and every description of wearing apparel is here dyed and cleaned, including overcoats, suits, dresses, silk mantles, jackets, silk dresses, lace trimmings, gloves, kid boots, ostrich feathers, hats, also lace, muslin and damask curtains, table covers, lambre- quins, etc. Mr. Murphy allows only good work to leave his establishment, and every article must pass under the rigid inspection of his careful and experienced eye before it is delivered. Mr. Murphy is a Canadian by birth, and is highly esteemed for his honourable and upright business methods. Mora is stocked to rapletion with • ehole* and careful selection of staple and fancy groceries, also creamery and dairy butter, cheese, e^gs, canned goods, hams, bacon, and farm prodacts, supplied daily, fresh and tempting. The firm make a sp( (guests. The bar is well appointed and heavily stocked with the choicest wines, liquors, ales, and fine imp')rted and domestic cigars. The proprietor, Mr. J. W. Hirst, is one of the most popular and widely known hotel men in Toronto, ind was a travelling salesman for a leading wholesale house in this city for many years. It is substantially built of brick, four .stories in heinlit and loox 125 feet in dimensions, wi)h large L. facing ou Dalhousie street. On the first floor is the office, reading and smoking rooms and dining room. On the second floor is the public parlor and large, well ventilated and newly furnished bed rooms ; the remaining floors being occupied as sleeping apartments. There are in all seventy-five rooms, well ventnated, handsomely furnished and heated by steam, each floor being furnished in the most complete manner with hot and cold baths. The diniug room has a seating capacity of 150, and is elegant- ly fitted up and well appointed. The caisine is under the supfTvision of a competent and skilled chgf, and all the delicacies of the season are here provided in abun- dance. The building is fitted with all the latest toodern MISS PAYNTER. THE most fashionable and popular millinery and dress making est.iblish- ment in Toronto is that of Miss Paynter, which is lo- cated on the first floor of the building. No. 3 King street east. The business was established twelve years ago by Miss Paynter, who has always been the recognized leader of fashions. The show room and parlors, 25 x 100 feet, are handsomely fitted up with mirrors, plate glass show cases and all modern conveniences. An exicnsive display is made of ris, London and New ork millinery, and as Miss iayn- ter maintains close business connections with the best foreign houses, she is en- abled toobtainthenew styles and fashions in advance each season. Her trade is drawn from the most fashionable society, and orders are filled from Ottawa, Belleville, Prince Albert and as far west as Winnipeg. Millinery, robes and gowns are made to order, and p.irticular attention paid to wedding outfits. Miss Pavnter is a lady of most excellent taste and judgment and is prepared to meet all requirements, however exacting, in her line of business. THOMAS WILSON. THIS gentleman has his ofRce in the building. No. 12 Adelaide street east, is one of the most experienced as well as the best known, and most trustworthy of the re?l estate dealers in Toronto. He has had a valu- able experience in the business and since 1879 establ'^hed in it on his own account. He deals In Improved and unimproved city and suburban property, farm and timber lands, and has a long list of the most eligibly situated houses and lands for residence and business purposes to dispose of. He buys, sells and exchange* nouses and lands, rents and leases property and also deals in subdivisions and plots, and can offer to conser- vative investors the best possible bargains to be obtained in Toronto, that are guaranteed to produce a steady income and a prospective increase in values. He also appraises properly and acts as arbitrator and has the fullest confidence uf all having business dealings with him. Mr. Wilson was Ixirii in Canada and is a business man of ripe experience and unquestioned reputation. R. J. HOVENDEN. ONE of the best known and leading representative importers and dealers in artists' supplies and paint- ers materials in Toronto is Mr. K. J. Hovenden, a practical business man of mature experience and unquestioned reputation. He is located at gi-93 King street west, where he occupies a tastefully fitted up sales- room and store, 25x100 feet in area, especially irraiiged and adapted for all business purposes. Immediately in the rear is the plate and sheet glass warehouse, 45x100, two stories high. The stock of goods in all lines has been carefully selected and i» of a superior quality and com- prises everything in the line of artists' materials and painters' supplies, etc., together with oil a.id water color pictures by leading artists; also a large and varied assortment of picture moulding, as the house does a large picture-framing trade. Mr. Hovenden is an old resident of Toronto and very popular as a business man and citizen, and is a member of the Ontario Society of Artists. JOE PRICE. THE leading bill poster in Toronto is Mr. Joe Price, whose offices are located at 86 Yonge and 349 Dover- court Road. Mr. Price established this business in 1891 and owns the principal boards in Toronto. He employs constantly six men, and does the post- ing for the Grand Opera House, Academy of Music, the C.P.R. and all other principal advertising concerns in the city and its vicinity. He is a very pushing and energetic man, and is known in the city as " Live Joe Price." Last winter he began a series of popular concerts by leading local talent, known as the Live Joe Price popular concerts. Th.sse concerts were held in the Auditorium, one of the largest music halls in the city, and proved a great success. Mr. Price intends to make these concerts permanent, and they will be held at inter- vals during the next winter season. He is a native of Toronto, and is highly regarded in business circles. Mr. Price's bill boards are lighted by electric lights. ■■;«w."!H^ fit.wjiir^.^m PKiiuij^.^.jjjwwjf .'Wfl^iIiMPJIflfiP' I* iKjiaii^jP JPH^Ipw 'l'M«P"' TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. Ul JOSEPH JONES. AREI'KRSKNTATIVE importing house in the city of Toronto is that of Mr. "loseph Jones, whose offices are situated in Arlington Chambers, 60 Yonge street. This business has just bto for the entire fitting up of buildings and dwellings for the introduction of heat and gas. also for repairing, etc. Mr. Larter is a native Canadian and for many years has resided in Toronto. He pays particular attention to fitting up fac- tories with steam, and fully guarantees all his work. msf^fmmmm wnmmm 5 ; f-y'' ',;"«'^i:;:;-£ 18f TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. M. C. PINK & CO. THE leadinf; firm in '.'oronto actively engaged in the manafacture of wool and o-is resided in Toronto some years, and is an active member of the So.is of England He keeps in stock a full assortment of gentlemen's furnishings, including all the novelties and the latest and most fashionable styles. J.L. HOPKINS & SON. AMONG the prosperous business houses in Toronto that of Messrs, J L. Hopkins & Son, dealers and jobbers in fine cigars, tobaccos, etc., is well worth mentioning, not only on account o'. the high character of the firm, but the honorable methods which characterize their business operations. The business was inaugurated in 1885 by Kernell & Co., and three years after they sold out to the present proprietors. The premises, a twt- story building, has a depth of thirty feet, and the store i». popularly known as the " Hole in the Wall." The firm carry an extensive assortment of fine imported and domestic cigars, cigarettes, chewing and smoking tobaccos, pipes of all kinds and Fmokers' articles. Thoy are the sole proprietors of the celebrated " El Buono " cigar, and make a specialty of the " Fascination," " Mia Rosa," and other populiir brands. The trade comes from the city and throughout the Province, and both members of the firm are well known as business men and citizens. Tho location of the Kole in the Wall is 167 /i King street east. ^^/^.iiWsj aivsaA:-',iiiL.*^.;u-j^',^'\^4LsV :S^ i \., ,.1! IfFT^^ywrjcsE;?:?':^ ^ ■■'WHR?W!?7- "11 .iiiii '^mmrmm^^^mmtKKi^ '•|r- TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. m RUTHERFORD & HARRISON. DAIRY products, butter, cheese and e^gs are the foun- dation of a very large business industry in the city of Toronto. Prominent among the leading firms eng.iged in the wholesale produce commission trade is that of Messrs. Rutherford & Harrison, whose store is at 76 Front street aast. This business was founded November, 1892, by Messrs. W. A. Rutherford and F. H. Harrison, who hav<> sir-e secured a liberal patronage, their trade extending throughout the Dominion and parts of the United States. They deal largely at wholesale in butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, lard, dried apples, hams, bacon, etc., and solicit orders and consignments, and when shipping produce customers are requested to always notify the firm. Liberal advances are made on consignments, while quick stales and immediate returns are the fixed rule of this responsible house. Mr. Har- rison is a native of Newmarket, Ont., while Mr. Ruther- ford was born in Millbank, Perth County, Ont., the for- mer having resided in Toronto ten and the latter six years. They are honourable and reliable commission iriTchants, who stand high in the business circles of the city. REID, TAYLOR & BAYNE. AREPRESKNTATIVIi; importing firm in the millinery and fancy dry goods trade in Toronto is that of Reid, Taylor & Bayne. which was established in 1886 The members of the firm are all natives of Scot- land, Mr. Reid from Edinburgh, Messrs. Taylor and Hayne hailing from Aberdeen and Inverness respectively. Thoy are enterprising and energetic business men, and so well have they succeeded that they now rp-.k as leaders in their line. Mr. Taylor i' buyer, Mr. Uayne represents the firm on route from Hamilton to Windsor, Mr. Keid superintends oflice and warehouse manage- ment. The heidiiuarters of this thriving concern are at Nos. 9 and 11 Wellington street east, in a massive build- ing, containing five floors, equipped with every facility for handling a vast volume of business They also have a iarge. branch establishment in Montreal, located at Nos. 2io-2i^ St. Jan street. Ten travelling salesmen aru kepi busy on the road, and when once a retail dealer begins to handle the goods of this house they continue to do so, for they find that their customers want them. The various departments are attractive!!- r ranged through- out, a large and fine assortment of po jdsf being displayed for close inspection, and no nove'iv or staple fails of representation here. An ample staffof clerks is employ- ed, and customers are iissured of courteous attention, a desire to ple..se being ,it all times manifested here. The firm directly import its goods from the great manufactur- ing centres of Great Britain, France, Germany and the United States, making semiannual trips regularly for that purpose. Terms and prices are unusually moderate. The house of Messrs. Reid, Taylor & Bayne is one of our leadi.ig and most solid commercial institutions. GREENE, MCLAREN & CO. AMONG the most prominent wholesale houses in the city of Toronto is that of Messrs Greene, Mel aren & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in boots, shoes and rubbers, whose offices and salesrooms are situated at 50 Front street west. Messrs. I{. H. Greene and J. A. McLaren first commenced business in 1887, at Hamilton, Ontario, and eventually, in 1890, removed to Toronto. They have had long experience in the boot and shoe trade, and possess influential connections both in Canada and the United States. The {Premises com- prise a spacious four-story buildmg 50X 125 feet in area, elegantly fitted up, the first floor being devoted to the handsome nfices and sample rooms, while the second floor is used ff v> goods, the third floor for heavy work, and the fourtD '1' or for rubbers and overshoes. A specialty is made of gents' fancy slippers. Messrs. Greene, McLaren & Co. handle only medium and first class Coods, and the trade of the firm now extends throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario. Quebec, Man- itoba and the North-West. Tho proprietors are influen- tial and reliable merchants, with whom it is always pleasant and profitable to deal. DOMINION EMBROIDERY CO.. Ltd. A BRANCH of industry of an artistic and unique character in the city of Toronto is the manufacture of decorative embroideries. In this connection special reference is made to the Dominion Embroidery Co., Limited, whose salesrooms and factory are situated at 27 Front street west This Company was incorporated in 1891, under the Limited Liability Act, with ample capital. Mr. P. A. Brauss being the President, and \ir. John C. Kelly, Secretary. The Dominion Embroidery Company manufactures all kinds of table and piano covers, scarfs, antimacassars, guipures, buggy dusters, embroidered flannels ; also, Swjs5 French and German decorative art embroideries, ladies' dresses, capes, cloaks and mantles ; a specialty being made of embroidery. beading and jetting for the trade Twenty sewing and embroidering machines and twenty-five skilled hands are constantly employed. The Company's Swiss embroidery loom does the most beautiful work ou flannels, China silks, cashmeres, caps, ladies' dresses, etc. , and has no superior in America or Europe. Messrs. Brauss and Kelly are ably assisted by Mr. Richling, the designer, who is thoroughly conversant with every detail of this artistic industry and the requirements of the most critical patrons. ROBERT GREEN. A FIRST-CLASS Tailoring Establishment in every respect is that of Mr. Robert Green, whose beau- tiful store is centrally located at 401 'Yonge street. Mr. Green is a Scotchman by birth, and established himself in business here in 18S4. His store is 25 x 60 feet in dimensions, and occupies the ground floor of a three-story brick building. He carries an elegant stock of domestic and foreign suitings, and these include Scotch and English tweeds, serges, meltons, cheviots, diagonals, worsteds and broadcloths, besides a choice selection of trouserings and overcoatings adapted to all seasons. He controls a very large patron.ige among the best clfiss of Iride, and always secures a perfect fit. Mr. Green is most particular to u.se none but the best trim- mings aiid workmanship, and every garment receives the most thorough inspection before leaving his premises. His prices are .ilways reasonable, and he employs from ten to twelve expert workmen. His store is handsomely fitted up and everything is in keeping with the first-class trade of which he is the recipient. TORONTO NOVELTY CO. A LEADING house in its line in this city is that of the Toronto Novelty Co., Importers and Dealers in Agents' Specialties. This business was founded in 1892, by Mr. James E. Anderson, the proprietor, and from the outset success has rewarded his ably directed efforts. Mr. Anderson commenced operations at 32 Temperance street, and subsequently a removal was made to the premises now occupied, the third flat of the four- story building. No. 120 Yonge street. Here a large stock of goods is carried comprising fancy goods, novelties, household articles, musical instri.ments. toys, games, tricks, etc, of every conceivable kind. The house is tho headquarters for agents, and live, active business men are always wanted. Mr. Anderson has the best selling articles on the market, and the trade is widely diffused throughout the Dominion. Mr. Anderson is a native of Canada and has resided in Toronto fifteen years, and has always sustained a high reputation. The Company publishes a large illustrated catalogue, which will be sent to the trade or agents in Canada on application. u mm ■ v'-Y . ^ . . 166 SELBY & CO. ONE of the most important and reliable houses in its line in Toronto is that of Messrs. Selby & Co., Sta- tioners and Publishers, This enterprise was estab- lished iti o, by Messrs. Selby & Co.. who have since secured a permanent and influential patronage, their trade extending throughout all sections of Canada. The store is spacious and well-appointed and is fully stocked with all kinds of blank books, paper, envelopes, ink, pens, office supplies, kindergarten goods, school aids, books, etc. They promptly furnish estimates for all descrip tions of blank books, ledgers, journals, invoice books, and guarantee entire satisfaction to patrons, at very moderate prices. Printing, lithographing and engraving arc also undertaken by the firm, and al! work is accomplished in a first-class manner. The business is both wholesale and retail, and a full staff is employed. Their blank books are unrivalled for strength, quality, durability and con- venience, and are general favorites with banks, corpora- tions, merchants, etc. Mail orders are immediately at- tended to, and the stock carried is valued at $8,000 to (10,000. Messrs. Selby & Co. are widely known for their just methods, and are the Toronto agents for Mil- ton, Bradley & Co., Springfield, Mass. They were for- merly located at 42 Church street, but have recently removed to 23 f\ichmond street west. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. business for about twenty years. They are men of the strictest bucliess integrity, who are very popular in the best commercial circles of the city. Telephone call of the office is 2972, DICKSON & TOWNSEND. A PROMINENT and one of the most reliable firms of General Auctioneers, Valuators and Real Estate Agents in the city of Toronto is that of .Messrs. Dickson & Townsend, whose offices and salesrooms are at 22 King street west, ground floor Manning's Arcade. This prosperous business was established several years ago, and in 1887 Mp.ssrs. Wm. Dickson and Charles J. Townsend became the proprietors. They are special auctioneers for the sale of real estate and art goods of every description, and for the better class of sales at pri- vate residences ; and are also the special auctioneers for the High Court of Justice, The premises occupied are situated in the very heart of the city and are second to none for beauty and utility in the Dominion, and cover over 5,000 square feet in area, and are heated by .earn and lighted by electricity. All branches of this impor- tant business are promptly attended to by one of the partners. This is the largest auction house in Toronto, and goods entrusted to the firm always realize the highest ruling prices. Mr Townsend was born .n Brantford, Ontario, while Dickson is of Scotch descent ; the former having resided in Toronto thirty and the latter forty years, and both have been connecte'' with the auction THE DOMINION TRANSPORT CO. Ltd. ONE of the leading and representativeconcerns in the city of Toronto engaged in general foi warding of ii eight, merchandise, etc , is that known as The Dominion .''ransport Company, whose office is at 26 Front street east. This progressive Company was incorporated in 1884, with ample capital; Mr. Wm. B. Smith, General Man- ager, and Mr W. Walker, the Toronto Superintendent. The Company owns over 100 horses, and employs 50 men, and has well-kept barns on LA)rne Street, A gen- eral forwarding business is ccnducted and the Company is cartage agent in Tonnto for the Canadian Pacific Rpa- way Company. The transfer of safes, engines, boilers, machinery, monuments, plate glass, etc, and all heavy hauling is executed expeditiously, at lowest rates, and refers to the leading business men ot Toronto fci its splendid strvice. General teaming is contracted for, and consignments of all kinds of merchandise for reshipment aie carefully attended to. In connection with this the Company have purchased the Hill patents for steel wagons, and also for cushioned steci dumpiug-carts for the Dominion of Canad.i, and are prepared to furnish them on most reasonable terms. These have no supe- riors on the market and for strength and durability can- not be surpassed. Mr. Walker, the superintendent, is widely known in business circ es for his strict integrity, and brings to the business that thorough know-ledge which is indispensable to success. The headquarters of the company are at Montreal. SPRICGS & BUCHANAN. IN the importation and sale of saddlery gcols in this city, a representative firm is ''.at of Messrs. Spriggs d choice stock ot laddlery hardware, collar*. blankets, saddles, bridles, whips, etc., and their trade, which is steadily increasing, extends throughout Ontario, Manitoba and the North West. Only first-class goods in all departments are dandled, and the prices quoted are extremely moderat-i. Thirteen persons are employed in this establishment, and orders are promptly filled. Mr. Buchanan was born in Ireland, in 1851, and Mr. Spriggs, in London, England, in 1848. Both partners are highly esteemed for thoir int^rity, and their future pros- pects in the saddlery trade of Toronto are of the most favorable character, Mr. Spriggs is a member of the Sons of England and Workmen, while Mr, Buchanan is an Odd Fellow and Grand Treasurer of the Royal Tem- plars of Ontario. Church, Parliament, Winchester and Sherbourne street cars f:;om Union Station pass the firm's premises every few minutes. TARBOX BROS. A BUSINESS that ' .s grown steadily in importance the past few years is that in which Tarbox Bros, are engaged, manufacturing and dealing in househoM specialities. This business was established in 1SS6 by tli j firm, and under the management of .Mr. U. P. Tarbox, a large trade with jobbing and wholesale houses through- out the whole of Canada has been secured. The premises occupied comprise one flat 50 x 100 in area, in the 'I ruth building, 73 Adelaide street west. The specialties manu- factured and dealt in are " Tarbox " self-wringing mop, '' Tarbox " pillow sham holder, also mop cloths, pinless wire clothes lines, dish mops, cooking utensils, adjustable window shade holders, etc. All these various articles are substantial and durable, and are the best selling goods on the market. Mr. Tarbox is a native of Maine, and was bc.n in Biddeford : he is a wide-awake business man and enjoys the esteem and confidence cf all having dealings with him. THE PHOTO SUPPLY CO. AMONG the new enterprises recently established m this city, that of the Pho'.o Supply Co. is well de- serving of special mention. The business was estab- lished in 1892, with Mr. F. P. Manchec, proprietor, and R. Petman, Jr. manager, and in lulyot '93 Mr. D. J. Howell bought out the old firm, and has since conducted the business under the old name. It is one of the leading concerns in the city handling and dealing in photo sup- plies, and Mr. Howell is fast building up a large trade which comes from all parts of the Province of Ontario. For the purposes of tb" business a store 50 x 160 feet in area, si'l'iat-ju at 54 Vjnge St., is occupied and equipped with every moc'.e, n convenience. The stock of gooaf is u'.il•>:.^.-.^tJfc.:^3>■.. . Ui'-^'.fctW';ii-,'i'., i.idi 'st-:- V !i«a>.i., » vf r-'iJ^fci.il^^i . ■ ;-3^i^^f?:-5^5ip^Pi5K^iT' "^PlPPwP''!P5p*?!» "^■pi^ mmHm ^r-r .:» '•♦-•^•^"o*'XT<11 f \ TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 187 all new, large and complete, comprising everything in the line of photographic materials, and supplies for profes- sional photographers and amateurs, including cameras, kodaks, etc., of the latest improved patterns and styles. Prices are governed by moderation, and orders are filled promptly at the shortest notice. Mr. Howell is an enter- prising young business man, born in Liverpool, N. S , and has resided in Toronto twelve years. He has been en- gaged in this line of business five years, in his present location since July last. C. A. MUERRLE & CO. IT is within the bounds of verity to say that no house in Toronto makes a finer diplay of high-class works of art than that of Messrs. C. A. Muerrle & Co., importers, manufacturers and dealers in Remarque proof etchings, oil paintings, engravings, etc. This business was founded in 1888 by the fir.n, rnd from its inception has been successful and probperous and the store become a fashionable resort for the best classes of the community and lovers of art. A four-story building, 5DX100 feet, is occupied at 9 King street west, and every convenience is provided for the accommodation of patrons and manufacturing purposes. The gallery pre- sents a handsome, attractive appearance. It is tastefully fitted up and fully stocked with the highest class of oil paintings, by European and American artists, also steel engravings, etchings, water colors, Remarque proof etchings, photographs, art goods, also picture mats, picture frames, etc. The firm also import and deal in English and German mirror plate and make a special business of card edge gilding. A large picture frame business is done by the firm, and a number of skilled workmen are employed in the manufacturing dcp,-irt- ment on the second floor of the building. Mirror, picture and photo frames of all kinds and sizes, plain and ornamental, are kept in stock and made to order, and as popular prices prevail, business is active and brisk. W. CURRAN. ONE of the best practical hatters in Toronto is Mr. W Curran, who has been active in the business for a period of ten years, and in that time made a name and reputation greatly redounding to his credit. The business he is now conducting was established in 1885, at 96 Yonge street, by A. E. Curran, and in iSSf) came under the control of the Curran Brothers. The firm was subsequently dissolved and he succeeded to it, carried it on until 1889, when he sold out to H. & W. Watson. This firm coniinued the business until some months ago. when he agiin secured control, by purch,isc. and has since built up a fine patronage. The premises now occupied in the Grand Opera House building, on Adelaide street, consists of three flats each 15 x 30 feet, admirably fitted up as salesroom and for manufacturing purposes. Mr, Curran makes a specialty of fine silk hats to order, also Derby and folt hats, which are n.ade in a superior manner, in the latest London block, and are perfect in fit, style and finish. Hats of all kinds are also blocked and remodelled to the latest style, and silk hats dressed while you wait. Mr. Curran is a careful, painstaking business man and is ever attentive and un- remitting to render the best satisfaction. He is very moderate in his prices, and among his permanent patrons are many of the best citizens of Toronto and the sur- rounding cities and towns. Mr, Curran was born cind raised in Toronto, and is popular as a business man having hosts of friends. G. R. RENFREW & CO. IN the manufacture and sale; of all kinds of fine Eurs, Sealskins, etc. in Toronto, the representative and most noted house is that of Messrs. G. R. Renfrew & Co., whose office and store are situated at 71 and 73 King street. The headquarters of this popular firm are at 35 and 37 I3uade street, Quebec. This business was founded in 1857, and the present copartners are Messrs G. R. and A. E. Renfrew and J. H. Holt, who are recognized authorities in the prevailing fashions of furs and fur .goods. Messrs. G. R. itenfrew & Co. are the largest exporters of raw furs in Canada, and are thus enabled to select the most suitable skins for home trade, which fact gives them a great advantage over firms that purchase only a few raw skins. The Toronto branch is spacious and fully equipped, and the stock carried is the largest and choicest in the Dominion. They are Furriers to Her Majesty the Queen, and the stock in- cludes ladies' furs, muffs, caps, circulars, fur lined sleigh robes, rugs, bearskins, tiger and leopard mats, deer heads and antlers, Indian curiosities, while a specialty is made of sealskin sacques, dolmans, j.ickets, etc. Only the choicest seal skins of the best London dye are used, and the garments produced are unrivalled for qualitv, elegance, fit and workmanship. The firm's ladies' seal skins and coats are cut by practical pattern makers, and every garment may be returned if not satisfactory. Or- ders by mail are immediately attended to, and the prices charged for all goods .ire extremely moderate. Goods are sent on approval when desired to any part of the country, and complete satisfaction is guaranteed the most critical patrons. The following is an extract from the London Graphic, i6th August, 1884, on the Dominion of Canada, 1 y the Marquis of l^rne, K G. etc : " There are interesting institutions and good shops to be seen in Quebec, notably the store of Renfrew & Co., where a souvenir of Canada in the shape of a robe or article of any kind of fur may be obtained at a reasonable price." The partners were born in Canada, and are widely known for their strict integrity. Persons requiring any kind of fine furs should patronize this house, which offers advantages very difficult to be secured elsewhere. They i.ssue annually a concise illustrated catalogue, which is forwarded promptly to any address upon application. Tourists may find it an advantage to visit this store before leaving the city. THOMAS, JAMES & AVERY. TBAOe ONE of the leading manufacturers of Needles and Fish- ing T.ickle in the city of Toronto is the representa- tive firm of Messrs. Thomas, James & Avery, whose offices and salesrooms are situated at 64 Hay street. This business was established in 1893, and is the district branch for Canada of the celebrated English firms of S. Thomas & Sons, manufacturers of the famous New Agonic-Eyed Needles British Mills, Redditch, England, and W. M. James & Co , Limited, fine Fishing Tackle, Criterion Works, Redditch, England. These goods are imported direct from the English factories, and the trade, which is wholesale, extends throughout the entire Do- minion of Canada. This firm's Agonic-E 'ed Needles have no edge or burr, therefore do nci cut the thread. They also import Thoma'j' tailors' and harness needles, which are unrivalled for reliability and uniform excel- lence, and have been on the market for the last sixty years. The firm's fishing tackle is unsurpassed and is admirably suited for a first-class trade. Messrs. S. Thomas & Sons, and W, M. James & Co. (Limited), have a branch in New York. Messrs. Thomas, James & Avery promptly fill orders at the lowest possible figures. Mr. J. H. Avery, the Toronto Manager, was born in England. He speaks very highly of Canada's resources and enter- prise, and already has made many friends, owing to his promptness and strict probity. The business of Messrs. Thomas, James 4 Avery is marked by a steady ;;,,,, ease, and its present prosperous condition augurs well for the future. ■■I p, jPH-f "wijliJ/J. 1 ii'mm .,'■. 188 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. GEORGE COLEMAN. THOUGH established many years and widely known, our work wouldbe quite incomplete without making special mention of Toronto's popular caterer, Mr. G. Coleman, whose fine Confectionery and Kefreshment Rooms are so centrally locat'.d at 113 Kmg street west. Mr. Coleman is an Englishman by birth, who came to this country many ye-'rs ago, and having a thorough knowl- edge of the confectionery, pastryman, and caterers' arts, founded this establishmeitt under the present title in 1852. The premises are sp.icious, comprising an extra building 94x22 feet in dimensions, suitably arranged into separate departments, where employment is furnished for 25 assistants. The salesrooms are band.somely fitted up with fine pKite glass windows, arranged into separate departments and a broad winding stairway leads to the second floor, where there is another refresh- ment room 50x25 feet. They are furnished elegantly, handsomely painted and decorated and finished in cherry wood. Fine show cases contain the choicest of confec- tionery, fresh every day, and this establishment is thu acknowledged resort for ladies while on shopping tours, and a very extensive patronage is received from lady visitors Mr. Coleman is held in the highest esti- mation by the community for hii courteous and affable manners, and the success he has won is a just tribute to .lis ability, industry and perseverance. THE GREAT LONDON AND LIVER- POOL ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE. THE Great London and Liverpool One Price Clothing House is the appropriate name adopted by Mr. Geo. Duffy, the manager of his popular Toronto establish- ment, located ai 103 King street east. He opened this establishment in 1891, and already has secured a liberal and permanent patronage, owing to the superiority and low prices of his clothing. The premises occupied comprise a spacious four-story building, 30 x 100 feet in area, the first floor being devoted to men's ready made clothing, the second to boys' clothing, while the third and fourth floors are utilized for factory purposes. Mr. Duffy manufactures a general line of men's and boys' clothing and employs in his establishment thirty-seven hands. The business is both wholesale and retail, and this is the only English clothing house in the city of Toronto. The proprietors also have stores in New York, Uoston, Philadelphia, I^ondon, Liverpool, Manchester and I^eds. Mr. Duffy is a Canadian and has been engaged in the clothmg business for the last seventeen years. He is highly regarded for his strict probity, and is very popular with his numerous customers. A com- plete line of gents' furnishings and genuine macintoshes is always carried, also a full line of gents' furs. N. T. LYON. AN old established and influential concern in this city is th.it of N. T. Lyon, designer, manufacturer and wholesale dealer in memorial windows and .ill de- scriptions of stained glass, beveled glass, etc. The busi- ness was established upwards of thirty years ago by Mr. N. T. Lyon, who is now ably assisted by his two sons, Theo. A. and Arthur L. I,yon, The office and ware- rooms of the concern are located at 141 to 143 Church street, and the factory at 14 D.ilhousie street. The warerooms and factory are among the finest and best equipped on the continent, employing in all some thirty skilled artizans, while the beautiful specimens of artistic handicraft produced by this widely known concern are to be found in all parts of the Dominion. Here are man- ufactured beveled and stained glass for all purposes of art decoration, metallic work of all descriptions, and memo- rial windows; and the bouse devotes itself especially to the designing and setting of memorial and stained glass work both tor public and private buildings. Among the many beautiful specimens of its handiwork to be seen in this city are stained glass and memorial windows in the Parliament Houses, the Canada Life Building, Bank of Commerce, St. Stephen's Church and St. John's Church. Mr. Lyon is of English birth, while his sons are Canadians, and their names stand high in the business and financial circles of Canada. SULLIVAN'S HOTEL. ONE of the most popular hoteh in Toronto is Sullivan's Hotel, located at the corner of Bathurst and King streets. This hostelry was opened in 1847 .is the Wheat Sheaf Hotel. The building w.-is subsequently rebuilt and the name changed to ihe present. Mr. Hugh Snllivan, the proprietor, is well liked in this city, and as a ftost always sustained a high reputation. The building is of brick, 48 x roo feet in dimensions and three stories high. All the rooms are light and airy and tastefully furnished. The dining room is also a fine apartment, while the bar is admirably fitted up and the best of wine«, liquors and cigars only kept in stock, and this house has the reputation of Ijeing one of the best stopping places in the city for the rates charged. Mr. Sullivan has been raised in Toronto and is popular with all who make his well-conducted house their home when in the city. MUNTZ & BEATTY. AMONG the leading insurance agents of Toronto are Messrs. Muntz & Beatty, gentlemen who have spent the best part of their lives in this important line, and they are considered among tha most able under- writers in the city. Messrs. Muntz & Beatty occupy ex- tensive ofhces at 15 Toronto street, and employ a large staff of clerks. The question of insurance has become of vast importance to property owners and merchants throughout the country. It protects both rich and poor, and enables industry and enterprise to persevere and secure the results of their labors and to render them available for still greater prosperity. Messrs. Muntz ft Beatty are chief agents tor The C.iledonian Fire Insur- ance Company of Edinburgh, Scotland, whose head office for Canada is in Montreal. This Company was founded in 1305, incorporated by Royal Charter and empowered by Acts of Parliament ; authorized capital. •5,oco,ooo; invested accumulations over $10000,000. They are also agents for Queen Insurance Company of America ; assets upwards of ^3,000 000 ; deposit with ' :4'.l- i. '.ft *4.A.*^? .> :-. i-.S..*r.v*--...'..v .•W;s=« TORONTO. THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 189 Dominion Government for protection of Canadian policy holders, 9250,000; H. J. Mudge, Resident Man- ager, Montreal. Messrs. Muntz and Beatty are held in the highest estimation for their strict honor and integrity and have achieved a prominence accorded only to those whose operations have been conducted on just principles. ALEX. LOCHORE. THE fashionable circles of society in Toronto seek accurate styles and the correct fashion as soon as originated in London. In this connection we desire to make special reference to the popular merchant tailor, Mr. Alex. Lochore, whose handsome establishment, having a front of fifty feet, is at 7 and 9 Leader Lane. (At. Lochore has had a valuable experience in his busi- ness, having for sixteen year ; ; ad charge of the tailoring and woolen department of lue well known house of Messrs. W. A. Murray & C< ,, and commenced business in his present .stand in il i spring of 1S90, where he has been eminently successful. The stock of goods displayed comprises the finest imported I3riti.sh woolens and worsteds and everything in the line of men's wear, while prices are extremely moderate. Mr. I ochoro makes a specialty of ladies' riding habits and he also makes a specialty of liveries, and among his patrons are the leading and most prominent families in the city. He is an honorab e business man, a correct cutter and thorough artistic merchant tailor. s. McCaffrey, AMONG the successful and prosperous mercantile establishments of Toronto is that of Miss S. Mc- Caffrey at No. 362 Queen street west. Miss McCaf- frey inaugurated the business twenty-five years ago, and had previously been in the same line of trade for thirteen years at another location on the same street, and is very popular. She cnrries a large line of dry goods, staple and fancy, and a superb stock of millinery goods, and possesses most excellent taste and judgment uid makes a fine display of goods in her handsome store. In the assortment of goods will be found the latest modes in trimmed and untrimmsJ hats and bonnets, al.so ribbons, plumes, flowers, silks, satins, velvets and elegant trim- mings. Mits McCaiTroy makes and trims hatJ in the newest manner, giving great satisfaction, and she also carries in stock an elegant assortment of staplu and fancy dry goods, embracing a line of finest dress fabrics ; also hosiery, gloves, etc., and no lady need go further than the store of Miss McCaffrey to obtain the best and finest goods in the city. At this establishment is also made any desired style of dress, gown or mantles, at as favor- able prices as can be had elsewhere. The premises occu- pied are 6ox 3c feet. She employs two assistants, and no de- tail of her work is omitted or slighted. Her stock is of the value of several thousand dollars. She is also agent for the well known house of G. S. Lucas & Son, dyers and cleaners. Though a native of Ireland, Miss McCaffrey has resided i.i Toronto for thirty-eight years, and has so managed the business in which she has long engaged that she enjoys an excellent trade among the very test people. W. H. ARMITAGE. IN reviewing the trade resources of any large city, such as Toronto, one cannot fail to be impressed with the important part played by all houses which make a specialty of supplying the people with pure and whole- some food products. Foremost among such in this city is the establishment of Mr. W. H. Armitage, dealer in choice groceries and provisions at No. 373 Yonge street. This gentleman was formerly located on Shuter street, but the rapid and continued growth of his trade necessi- tated a removal to his present more commodious quarters. His store is 20 x 75 feet in dimensions, tastefully fitted up. Several assistants are employed. A vast and varied stock is constantly carried on hand, comprising frssh crop and pure teas, coffees and spices ; sugars, syrups and molasses, canned and bottled goods, condiments, pickles, relishes, saures, jams, jellies and other table delicacies; fine dairy butter, cheese and eggs ; the best brands of faniilj flour, oatmeal, cornmeal ; fruits and vegetables in season, game, poultry, smoked meats and general provisions, and the house is noted for the low- ness of its prices. Mr. Armitage is a native of Canada, and is highly esteemed by all who know him. BURK & GRAHAM. TORONTO, as the Rreat central metropolis of Ontario, is constantly enlarging the scope of her influence and the volume of her commerce and industries and has need for additional capital and financial facilities, Among her prominent banking houses is that of Messrs. Burk cS: Graham, whose headquarters are located in the Confederation Life Building, with branch offices in AUiston and Creemor°. The business was established in i886 by Messrs. Albert A. Burk and John A. Grahnm, the present co p.irtners, en a strong financi-Tf"v;i^v-, •-'^^•'ru '"-i^ttI V.-f'A-if'; 190 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. L. ECKLEY. AMONG the successful business men in the cigar and tobaccu trade in Toronto is Mr. L. Eclcley, who is located at 67 King street, where he occupies a fine store, fitted up with plate glass show cases and ornamen- tal fixtures. This business was established in 1883 by Mr C. Eckley and two years ago came under the sole control of the present proprietor. Mr. Eckley Imports and deals in Havana, American and domestic cigars of all the lead- ing popular brands, also chewing and smoking tobacco, cigarettes, wood and meerschaum pipes, snufls and smokers' articles. He makes a specialty of box trade, and among the popular brands of cigars always kept in stock are " L. Eckley. " " Oscar v Amanda," " Virginia," etc. All the goods sold by Mr. Eckley are of a superior quality and lovers of a Rood cigar can find them in this establishment. A native of Frederickton, N.B., Mr. Eckley has resided in Toronto for some time and is widely and popularly known. R. & T. CROSS. THE business of supplying the citizens of Toronto with fuel is represented by Messrs. R. & T. Cross, whole- sale and retail dealers in coal and wood, with office and yards Nos. 60 to 64 Edward street. They carry a heavy stock of anthracite in egg, stove and nut sizes, also bituminous coal, and guarantee patrons full weight and measure. The coal is carefully prepared for family use and manufacturing purposes, and the lowest market prices are always quoted. They also carry a large stock of cord, sawed and split hard and soft wood, which is supplied at the lowest rates. The Messrs. Cross are both natives of Ireland, but have lived in Toronto most of their lives, a period of 40 years ; and during the time they have been asspciated in business, a period of 14 years, have won tht; respect and esteem of a large circle of patrons. Telephone call, 2422. ChiARf-Eb SWIFT. MR. CHARLES SWIFT, military biot and shoemaker, of loo Church street, established his present business some (ew years ago, and is to-day patron- ized by all tht .-nilitary officers quartered in or around Toronto. Making this feature of his business a leading specialty, he has brought this important part of a soldier's outfit to a point bordering on perfection. He makes a specialty of an easy walking shoe of his own design, and makes that lit like a glove, and for dur,ibility and stylish appearance has no equal He also makes lasts to fit any foot, and uses only the best leather and trimmings. He carries in stock a choice line of boots and shoes for gentlemen's wear, also leggings, bianco, metal polish, blackings, etc., and employs six skilled workmen regular- ly, and repairinii; is also neatly and promptly attended to. Mr, Swift is English by birth, an enterprising busi- ness man, and highly respected by a large circle of patrons and friends. FLEMING ESTATE. AMONG the prominent seedsmen and florists of the city of Toronto, is the establishment known as the Fleming Estate, whose salesrooms are situated at 358 Yonge street. This business was established as far back asi836 by Mr. James Fleming, who came to Toronto from Scotland, and died in 1887. He was succeeded by his executors, who are continuing the business under the title of the Fleming Estate. As seedsmen and florists they grow a large assortment of rare greenhouse plants, hardy roses, herbaceous plants, etc., and also import seeds, bulbs and palms. They li'tewise deal largely in garden, flower and field seeds, and make a specialty of cut roses and funeral designs. The premises comprise a three-story building, 50 x 20 in area, where a choice stock of seeds, cut flowers, etc., is always on hand; while the greenhouse in the rear has an area of 10,000 square feet. Mr. Stevens, the manager, is a native of Toronto. He is an energetic business man, who has gained the entire confidence of his customers, and his success as manager of the estate is well merited. The Telephone call of the office is 534. J. R. LEE. THE pharmacies located at the corner of Queen and Seaton streets, and at No. 407 King street east, have for the past twenty-five years been recognized as among the most reliable drug establishments in the city of Toronto. The present proprietor, Mr. J. R. Lee, founded the business in 1868. He is a graduate of the Ontario College of Pharmacy, and has had many years experience as a dispensing chemist. His stores are very handsome and attractive in their fittings and ap- pointments, which include elegant plate glass show cases, etc. The pure and superior assortment of drugs, medicines and pharmaceutical preparations are supplied from the most reputable sources, and are selected with special reference to strength and freshness. In the line of toilet and fancy articles, Mr. L.ee's enterprise has placed within the reach of his patrons the best articles that can be purchased. He puts up a valuable line of pharmaceuti- cal compounds, and personally superintends the pre- scription department, and every provision has been made to secure absolute accuracy in compounding physicians' and family recipes. Mr. Lee is of Canadian birth, a gentleman of culture, and an able business man, esteemed by all who know him. W. G. BLACK & SON. THE best known manufacturers of awnings and tents in this city is the firm of W. G. Black & Son. This business was established in 1880 by the firm at cor. King and Yonge streets, and 6 years after removed to 11^ Richmond street west, where finding the accommodations inadequate to meet the demands of the trade, on the istof January the premises now occupied at 133 King street east were secured, comprising a salesroom 24 x 30 feet in area and factory 20 x 25. The firm manufacture and keep in stock round, wall, wedge, lawn and cottage tents, also store front and window awnings of all styles, horse and wagon covers, painted linen window-blinds, plain or decorated, for stores and dwellings, and spring rollers of all descriptions. Tents are the specialty of the firm and are made in all styles and sizes. Only the best materials are used and prices are governed by moderation. Mr. W. G. Black was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1883, and came to Canada in 1850. He has a wide acquaintance in this city, where he has resided a long time and has always been successful and prosperous as a business man. MAGUIRE &. GORLEY. A HOUSE that is doing more than any other in this sec- tion of the city in the way of artistic elegance and excellence in custom made clothing is that of Messrs. Maguire & Corley, of No. 164 Queen street east. It was established in 1891 by Messrs. E. Maguire and John Corley, with practical cutters and fitters of long and valuable experience. The premises occupied are handsome and commodious, and here is aisplayed a splendid collection of fabrics, in all the newest shades, patterns, and designs, representative of the products of the best looms of Europe and America. Eight cutters and tailors are employed in making these f.ibrics into garments under the personal supervision of the partners, and any garment made by this popular and noted house is always endorsed by fastidious critics as perfect in every respect, and the skill of the proprietors make them recognized authorities and leaders in this artistic business. The house is always abreast of the times in its stock of novelties in fabrics, and is turning out girments in the latest fashions, Mr. Maguire is a Canadian by birth, and Mr. Corley is a native of Ireland. •,m\^ .•^fjW^^ifJ' "* 'n •'.'■■"iiipjiiypSH^'ilft/' TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 191 0. T. HEISEL, THIS is the Toronto Branch 50 Lombard Street, of the popular and widely known house of Mr.C.T. lleisel, Chewing Gum Manufacturer, Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland house was established in 1S73, by Mr. Heisel, who in 1887 to supply the Canadian trade opened the Toronto Branch, which has proved a great success. This Branch ii under the energetic and able manage- ment of Mr. S. T. Britten, who is widely known in trade circles for his promptness and strict probity. Mr. Heisel manufactures extensively picture, parafline, chicle, tolu, prize and spruce chewing gum. His factory is fully equipped with modern appliances and machinery, and 40 skilled bands are employed. Mr. Heisel's chewing gum is unexcelled for purity, flavor and quality, and is a general favorite with consumers in all sections of Canada and the United State: . Only the purest and best materials are utilized in the manufacture of this chewing gum, which is highly esteemed by jobbers and retailers, owing to its great salability and intrinsic merits. Orders are carefully filled by Mr. Britten at the lowest possible prices, and the trade of this branch extends throughout all sections of the Dominion. A heavy and choice stock is always on hand, and all goods are fully warranted. Mr. Britten was born in England and has been in Mr. Heisel's employment for the last eight years. Hn has lately added pop-corn to the trade of this branch, and under his management the patronage is steadily increasing in all sections. DAVIS BROS. ONE of the oldest and most noted firms of Manufactur. ing Jevvellers in Tor.onto is that of Messrs, Davis Bros, whose salesroom and workshops are situated at 130 Yonge street. Messrs Davis Bros, established this business, July, 1875, and their trade now extends throughout Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brun;;- wick, Manitoba and the North-West. They occupy a commodious three-story building, 15x60 feet in area, the first floor being devoted to office and salesrooms, while the second and third are utilized for workshops, which are fully equipped with modern tools and appli- ances. Messrs. Davis Bros, make a specialty of manu- facturing solid gold jewellery, diamond mountings and settings. Their goods are recognized as standards by the trade, and are unsurpassed for elegance, quality, finish and workmanship. Messrs. Davis Bros, import their diamonds and o'.lier precious stones direct, and quote prices that necessarily attract the attention of close and prudent buyers. The partners were born in London, Ontario, where they learnt their trade with their father, who was the oldest jewellery manufacturer in Canada. They have resided in Toronto for the last twenty years, and are widely known for their mechaoical skill and strict probity. Messrs. Davis Bros, are con- stantly introducing seasonable novelties, and their goods arc general favourites with retailers and jobbers, owing to their great salability and intrinsic merits. GEO. BUNKER. A NECESSARY adjunct in all lines of business is that which has to do with the making of rubber and metal hand stamps, and one of the best known and most reliable manufacturers and dealers in this line is Mr. Geo. Bunker, whose well-equipped establishment is located at 87 Bay street. Mr. Bunker established his business some thirteen years ago, and is to-day the re- cipient of the largest patronage in his line of any manu- facturer in Toronto. Mr. Bunker manufactures notary and society seals, rubber and metal hand stamps, includ- ing railroad, banking and steel stamps, daters and sten- cils; also, show cards, price tickets, bannerettes, etc. His premises at 87 Bay street occupy one flat 20 x 100 feet in dimensions, fully equipped with all necessary tools and machinery, and from six to eight expert mechanics are regularly employed. Only the very best vulcanized rubber and tempered steel are used, and his work is considered, by those well competent to judge, the best and most reliable in the city. Mr. Bunker is a gen- tleman in middle life and a Canadian by birth. W. T. ECCLESTONE. ONE of the most popular and leading establishments of its kind in this city is that of Mr. W. T. Ecclestone, wholesale and retail confectioner. Mr. Ecclestone's experience in this business extends over a period of fifty years, and in 1879 he commenced operations on his ciwn account at 80^ Yonge street, and from the outset ,has been eminently successful. In 1887 he opened a store. No, 6 Rossin House block, as a retail department, and is conducting both establishments with marked skill and ability. The store in the Kossin House block is 20 x 60 feet in area and fitted up with handsome plate glass show cases, elegant mirrors, etc. The walls and ceilings are frescoed and all the surroundings are in perfect keeping with the character of tha business. Fine chocolate and cream bonbons are made daily and all kinds of sweets, and the store is liberally patronized by the best classes of the community. Pure sugar and other materials only are used in the manufacture of confection- ery, and the demand at both wholesale and retail is fully equal to the supply. The goods are pure, wholesome and delicious, and have a wide reputation for superiority. Mr. Ecclestone is a native of the County of Sufiblk, England, apd has resided in Toronto many years. A number of polite assistants are employed, and there is always a scene of busy activity about this popular estab- lishment. Mr. Ecclestone's wholesale trade is gradually increasing, especially in fine lines of goods. E, M. MORPHY, SON & CO. ONE of the oldest and most noted jewellery establish- ments of Toronto is that of Messrs. E. M. Morphy Son & Co., manufacturers and importers of watches, diamonds, etc., whose store is situated at 141 Yonge street. This business was established in 1843 by Mr. E. M. Morphy, who eventually admitted his son, Mr. F. J. Morphy, into partnership. The store is handsomely fitted up and is fully stocked with a judiciously selected stock of gold and silver watches, jewellery, silverware, diamond goods, pebble spectacles, opera glasses, microscopes, tele- scopes, French, American and German clocks, bronzes and fancy goodsingreatvariety. Inprecious stones the firm has a splendid assortment of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, opals, etc, and possesses many matched diamonds of rare beauty. Special attention is given to watch repair- ing, and their prices in all cases are extremely reasonable. Mr. E. M. Morphy wasborn in Ireland, but is now a York pioneer, being about sixty years in Toronto. Mr. F. ]. Morphy is a native of Toron- to. We know of no store in the city where more substanti.ll advantages are oflered. Watches or jewel- lery are sent by the firm to any express or p^st office in Canada, accompanied by a guarantee (and permission to exchange if unsuitable) on receipt of remittance or satisfactory reference. Messrs. E. M. Morphy, Son & Co. also manufacture mediils and society emblems, gold and silver ware, including old keepsake or family plate, which can be preserved or remodelled. A liberal cash discount is given, especially to clergymen and benevolent institutions. r L.i. ii.u.ityiaapya ^p>-;>'--T>*^»T^jfcvi j.^v.-(iM." c'^-: «■ ■H 192 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. In' i'i fiii; W. B. MALCOLM'S SANITARY GOODS. ONE of the most progressive and relinble importers and manufacturers of sanitary earthenware in Toronto is Mr. W. B. Malcolm, whose oltke, store and work- shops are situated at 89 and 91 Church street. Mr. Mai colm, who is a thoroughly practical sanitary engineer and expert, established this business in 1S71, on Jarvis street. Eventually, in 1873, he moved to his present com- modious premises. He occupies a spacious three-story building, 44 x86 feet in area, the first tluor being devoted to offices and show rooms, the second to tank room, brass factory, lathes, etc., while the third floor is utilized for storage. He imports direct the best porcelain bowls, etc., for his closets and basins, and manufactures all his own brass work, and keeps constantly in stock full lines of engineers', plumbers', gas and steam fitters' supplies, making a specialty of brass castings and brass work of every description. Mr. Malcolm man- ufactures the "Toilet," "Autocrat," "Merrimac" and " Pilot " water closets, which are unrivalled for utility, reliability and efficiency, and are general favor- ites wherever introduced He has the finest stock of improved sanitary earthenware in Toronto. Orders are carefully filled at the lowest possible prices, and the trade of the house now extends throughout the entire Dominion. Mr. Mtlcolm was born in Scotland, but has resided in Toronto the greater part of his life. He is widely known for his mechanical skill and integ- rity, and justly merits the substantial patronage secured in this useful industry. The Telephone call of the office is 650. J. H. KENNEDY. ONE of the most popular resorts in Toronto for all admirers of the fascinating game of billiards and pool is the White Kose Billiard Hall, Mr. J H. Kennedy, proprietor, located at 237 King street east. Mr. Kennedy, who was born in Be-iverton, Ont , came to Toronto in 1888, and a year after established the busi- ness which he is now conducting, The premises occu- pied are eighty-two feet in depth, handsomely and attractively fitted up in modern style. Connect. I with the billiard hall is a tastefully ,..»"/nenl of imporle/J aft4 domestic cigars, and .ill kinds of ■•.-^wing and srookinx tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, etc Amoaper, and all kinds of building paper. He has roofed a arge number of churches, factories, stores, and other extensive buildings, as well as many private residences, and filled one of the largest contracts in slate roofing ever done in Toronto for the Athletic Club. He manufac- tures felt and purchases building paper from the cele- brated Northumberland I'ai>er ("ompany, and his slate is front the quarries at Quebec. Mr. Stewart receives large orders from all parts of Toronto and throughout the country. He is highly endorsed by builders, property owners, and does work for the leading architects in Toronto and elsewhere. All work done by this house may be relied upon as being of the very best, both in respect of quality, material and workmanship. Mr. Stewart is a pleasant man, with whom it is always profitable to deal, and is alderman of the first ward. J. & J. LUGSDIN. THE oldest and most popular hatters and furriers in this city are unquestionably Messrs. J. & J. I.ugsdin, whose beautifully furnished showrooms are located at loi Yonge street. This firm are today the largest importers and manufacturers of fine hats, fur garments and furs in the city, and there is no concern in Toronto that controls as select and influential a patronage as do Messrs. Lugsdin. They commenced business operations in 1867 and have seen their enterprise grotv and prosper until to-day it is the leading representative in its line in the city. The firm occupy a handsome three-story brick building, 22 X 1 10 feet in dimensions, the first and second Hats of which are splendidly fitted up as showrooms, and the third devoted to the fur manufacturing department The firm are large importers of the best English and other European makes of hats, and they also import and manufacture extensively the finest grades of furs and fur garments, including seal, 1 strakan, otter, beaver, mink, etc. Mr. John Lugsdin was born in luigland and came to this city forty. one years agcr. He is a prominent and influential memter of the Board of Tr.ide and St. George's Society. Mr. Joseph l.ugsilin is also a native of England and , prominent member of the A D.U.W., Select Knights, Sons of England and Gt. George's So-iety. I'iMIi gentlcinen aru among our most highly resptictiul liilsiiK'ss men, whose honorable career has won iot them hosts ol friends in business and social life. ,i«P,HII|,.lij|P||BPf«. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 198 H. SLIGHT. TORONTO can boast of possessing; the largest and finest greenhouses and show conservatories on the continent, known as the " City Nurseries," of which Mr, H. Slight it the enterprising proprietor. These nur- seriea are not only the largest, but, in all probability, the oldest, as they were first established in 1862. The beauti- ful conservatories facing Yonge street and located at No. 407 on that thoroughfare, have a frontage of 24 feet by a depth cf 100 feet. There are eight separate greenhouses. Here will be found the largest stock of cut flowers, plants, trees and bulbs to be found in Canadi. Thi; list of plants includes azalias, orchids, palms, ferns, roses, chrysanthemums; of trees— chestnut, maple, elm, spruce, weeping willow, and grapevines; and of bulbs — tulips, hyacinths, lilies, tuberoses, dahlias, lily of the valley, etc. These are all grown by the best growers in the world and imported by Mr. Slight. In the conservatory is always displayed a magnificent assortment of beautiful cut flowers, which are made into exquisite floral offerings, in any design, for balls, parties, receptions, banquets, as well as funerals, making a specialty of artistic decora- tions for weddings. Mr. Slight has taken silver medal and firslpriie on a nnmber of occasions at the Toronto Exhibition, He is an Englishman by birth, and is highly respected for his superior business ability and honorable business methods. EMPRESS HOTEL. ONE of the most popular and ably conducted hotels in this city is the E^mpress Hotel, which commands a large permanent and transient patronage under tho management of one of the most successful hole! proprie- tors in the Dominion, Mr. R. Dissette. The hotel was built only a comparatively short time ago, and has been under the able management of Mr. Dissette for the past five years. Everything is newly furnished throughout and is one of the cleanest and most inviting hotels in the city. The hotel is located at 339 Yonge street, at the corner of Gould street. The building is a handsome four-story brick structure, 44x140 feet in dimensions, containing upwards of forty newly and handsomely furnished rleeping rooms. The hotel is equipped with all modern improvements and conven- iences, including gas and electric light, steam heat, etc. The dining room is commodious and well lighted and has a seating capacity for fifty guests. A large and handsome bar room is attached, where only the choices! wines, liquois, ales, porters, cigars, etc., are sold, and the best liquors are also put up for family use. The rates are from #i,oo to $1 50 per day, and while the rates are reasonable, no expense or pains have been spared to make this a first-class hotel in every respect, while every means or appliance tending to the comfort and conveni- ence of guests has been adopted. Electric cars pass the door every three minutes direct to and from the Union passenger station and connecting with all parts of the city. Mr. R. Dissette, the genial and popular proprietor, is a gentleman in the prime of life, and is a Canadian by birth and an old resident of this city. The Telephone call of the house is 2279. M. W. S. DINGMAN. ONE of the leading manufacturers' agents in Toronto, handling dry goods, laces, etc , is Mr. M. W. S. Dingman, whose office and salesrooms are at 57 Bay street. Mr. Dingman, who has influential connections in France, Great Britain, Switzerland and Germany, est.^1 lished this business in 1891, and his trade now extends throughout the entire Dominion. He occupies a spacious fir'it floor, 25x100 feet in area, and keeps always a heavy and choice sample stock of laces and veilings, dry goods, handkerchiefs, silks, satins, lace curtains, hosiery, dress trimmings, embroideries, etc., which are offered to retailers and jobbers at extremely low prices. Mr. Dingman is sole agent in Toronto for many widely known houses of Europe, and whose productions have no superiors in the market and are general favorites where- ever introduLed. Mr. Dingman was born in Canada. He has long been actively identified with this important branch of trade, and is an agent of the highest character and responsibility. ROBERT DIXON. AMONG the reliable and responsible Healers in men's furnishings in the city, none are more deserving of mention than Mr. Robert Di.xon. a gentleman well and prominently known. The splendid flourishing busi- ness he is now conducting with such signal success was established in 1873, and in iHiji he succeeded to it by pur- chase. The store utilized is situated at 65 King street west, and is 10 x 50 feet in area. It is tastefully appointed, all the surroundings being in perfect keeping with the character of the business, Mr. Dixon is a live, wide- awake, progressive business man, and keeps in stock a full and complete ,-issortment of men's furnishings, com- prising fine drcs; shirts, cuffs, collars, underweir. hosiery. gloves, suspenders silk underwear, jewelry, umbrella covers, and everything that b ^longs to the business, in- cluding all the novelties as soon as introduced in I^ondon. He is moderate in his prices, and unremitting in his atten- tion to please patrons. Mr. Dixon is a careful business man of most excellent good taste and judgment, and sus- tains a high reputation. He was born in Carlisle, Eng- land, and during his residence in Toronto has always enjoyed the unbounded confidence of all having dealings with him. He is a prominent member of the Commercial Travellers' Association. Mr. Oixon has a branch store at 352 Queen street west. J. W. DETLOR. IN this historical review special mention should be made of Mr. J. W. Detlor, the well-known painter and decorator, who has been established in this business a period of fifteen years, and until 1884 he was I' :ated .It 262 King street east, when he removed to the premises now occupied at 238 on that street. He is an artist of conspicuous talent and is constantly introducing new ideas and designs and blends colors so as to produce the most beautiful effects. His experience as a painter and decorator has been a valuable one and during his business career he h.-is executed a vast amount of work in this city and vicinity. He keeps in stock a complete line of wall papers in all the new styles and combinations of colors, also mouldings and everything for interior decorative work. Mr. IJetlor was born near Kingston, Ont., and has been a resident of Toronto since 1878. Orders receive prompt attention and the best satisfaction is guaranteed WILLIAM FORSTER. ONE of the best and most reliable grocers in this section of the city is Mr. \Vm, Forster, who has been established since 1876. He occupies a spacious store tastefully fitted up and carries a full and complete stock of every thing in the line of staple and fancy groceries, comprising pure teas and coffees, which are a specialty, also family flour, canned fruits and vegetables, condi- ments, table luxuries, smoked and salt meats, fish, farm products, dairy butter, cheese, eggs, etc. Mr. Forster is a native of Ireland and has resided in Toronto for some time. He is a reliable, honorable, business man and has always sustained a high reputation. He makes a specialty of first-class goods, which are bought direct from leading importers and manufacturers and sold at the very lowest prices. Mr. Forster's popular store is at 114 (jueen street east, corner Jarvis street. 194 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. hi II I t 'A tP W. R. JOHNSTON A CO. THE most important coBcern in its line in Toronto is that of Messrs. W. K. Johnston & Co., wholesale dealers and manufacturers of men's and boys' cloth- ing, whose offices and salesrooms are situated at 45 and 47 Front street west, corner of Bay street. This exten- sive business was founded originally in 1865, and its present copartners are Messrs. W. K. Johnston, Herbert Langlois, J. C. Black, and W. R. Johnston, Jr. The premises comprise a spacious five-story building, 50X 150 feet in dimensions, fully supplied with modern appliances and conveniences. The partners bring to bear a wide range of experience, coupled with sound judgment in the selection oftheir woollens and suitings, which arfl chiefly imported by them from the most celebrated British, French and German houses. They are leaders in fash- ionable styles, and employ, inside and outside, five hundred hands, and the utmost care is taken to secure the most elegant finish to their men's and boys' clothing, while their prices in all cases are extremely moderate. The trade of the firm extends throughout all sections of the Dominion, and their v.irious grades of clothing are general favorites with rel.iilers and a critical public. The partners are all natives of Canada. They are busi- ness men of marked ability and integrity, and we predict for them a steady increase in their business. The firm's registered Cable address, is " Clothier,' Toronto. CHAS. E. THORNE & CO. ONE of the leading and most active operators in the realty market in this city is Mr. Chas. K. Thorne, operating under the style of Chas H. Thorne & Co., whose handsome offices are located in the Confederation Life Building. Mr. Thorne established this business in 1888, and bringing to bear a perfect knowledge of property values, both present and prospective, not only within the limits of Toronto, but throughout the Dominion, and full of enterprise in all his undertakings he at once became the recipient of a large patronage which has steadily increased and developed. A general real estate business is carried on, a leading specialty being made of handling acre and farm property on commission. The firm are also valuators and arbitrators and loan money on firs class real estate security. Property is bought, sold and exchanged, and valuations made of farm and city prop- erty. The firm control some of the finest residential and improved property in the city and province and are enabled to ofTer the most favor.ible terms to intending purchasers. They also take entire charge of estates, securing suitable tenants, collecting rents, paying taxes, insurance, etc., and making all necessary repairs. Mr. Chas. E. Thorne is a Canadian by birth and one of our most successful and enterprising business men, thor- oughly honorable in all his dealings and highly respected by all who know him. SAMUEL TREES &. CO. A PROMINENT and old established Toronto house engaged in the saddlery hardware business is that of Mr. Samuel Trees (trading as Samuel Trees & Co.) at No. 42 Wellington street east. This flourishing enter- prise was established by its present proprietor in 1867, who, during the long intervening period to the present, has ever enjoyed a large and well-deserved share of the patronage of the trade and the public at large. The premises occupied comprise a commodious first floor and basement. 25x100 feet in dimensions, giving ample accommodation for the manipulation and display of the exceptionally fine lines of goods carried. The stock embraces all kinds of saddlery hardware, English bridles, horse clothing, kerseys, blankets, carriage robes, whip Ushes, woollen and linen horse covers, brushes, chains, hames and a large assortment ofspecialt.es which have found great favor with the trade, and for efficiency, durability and utility have no rivals in this market. Mr. Treea likewise acts as sole agent for the sale of the world-renowned Elliman's Royal Embrocation, manu- factured at Slough, near Windsor, England, This reliable house is a pleasant one with which to enter into mercantile relations. The trade is wholesale and a large business is effected with first-class retailers, the goods of this house being unsurpas.sed for excellence by those of any other contemporary establishment in the Dominion. Mr. Trees is of English nationality and is held in the highest estimation for his excellent business qualities and sterling integrity, and his career has been a prosperous one. ROBT. ANDERSON & CO. NO business requires a more thorough knowledge or a greater n.itural adaptability than that which relates to the building of machinery and the making of fine tools, and in this departr.ent of commercial activity the firm of Robt. Andersen & Co. have achieved a wide reputation. The firm are extensive manufacturers of fine tools and special machinery, foot and power presses, envelope machines, cutting and drawing dies, perforating stamps, etc. The business was established in iS77by Theo. Sncll, at 31 Adelaide street, who in 1884 was succeeded by the present firm, and during the same year removal was made to the present location. The premises consist of a two-story building, 23 x 100 feet in dimen- sions, and upwards of twenty expert machinists are regularly employed. Besides the manufacture of fine tools and special machinery, the firm davote special attention to pattern making and gear cutting as well as working gear to order, and no department of this difficult and intricate business is so complicated that this concern can not turn out a perfect specimen of the work requireid. Mr. Robert Anderson, although a native of Scotland, came to Toronto in early boyhood, now a resident of the city twenty-two years, and here learned his trade. The office and machine shop are centrally located at 8j Jarvis street, four doors north of Adelaide street, and the trade extends to all parts of the Dominion as well as the United States. H. A. TAYLOR. AN establishment which bears the distinction of being one of the most reliable and prominent in this city in its line, is that of Mr. Henry A. Taylor, who for a period of twenty years has given his attention to designing, cutting ar.d making gentlemen's wearing apparel, and who it may be safely said has done more to promote the standard of elegance in dress than any others. He occupies a handsomely appointed store in the Kossin House block on King street west, and has one of the finest merchant tailoring establishments in the city. In dimensions the store is 22x73 feet, and con- tains a large and valuable assortment of the finest woollens and worsteds for gentlemen's wear, including English and Scotch tweeds, cheviots, meltons, beavers, serges, vestings, trouserings, etc., of the latest patterns, from which the most fastidious in dress can easily make selections. Satisfaction as to style, fabric, cut and finish is guaranteed in every instance and prices will be found as low as any other first-class house in the city. Expert practical hands are employed and Mr. Taylor has acquired a well deserved reputation as an artist in his line. The patronage comes from the best classes of the citizens and is of the most substantial character. Mr. Taylor was born in Rochester, N.Y , came to Toronto in 1869 and is a gentleman possessing abilities of the highest order and exquisite taste and judgment in all that per- tains to elegance in genilemen's wearing apparel. FAIRCLOTH BROS. A LEADING house in its line is that of Messrs. Fair- cloth Bros., importers of wall papers, and painters and decorators. The firm is well known, and occupy the building at 10 Shuter street, a three-story structure, 35 x 75 feet in dimensions, which is the pro- .;i«lIlii^^.,L 1 .. H'v*.\«"o.y .-,. i?KU7i,^Ck I,™.." »• ^vwrmi^^ ■'>■*«;;*"■ '.^■^ <*"'?! -^^ ■^■. TORONTO, THE gUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. 195 perty of the frrm. The salesroom presents a handsome appearance and here is displayed a complete stock of the new sl^le wall papers in the latest designs of English, Canadian and American manufacture, also handsome centre pieces, borders and dado decorations, together with window shades, artists' materials, etc. The assort- ment is one of the largest and finest to be found in the city. Messrs. Faircloth Bros. (I> an extensive business as house and sign painters, glazing, graining, kalsomining and paper hanging and general interior decorating. They also manufacture and supply stained glass for ecclesiasti- cal, public and private buildings, sand and wheel cut glass, bevelled plate, etc. They did work on the Victoria College, also other buildings and many private residences, and display most (rx'ellent taste and judgment. Mr. John M. Faircloth is a native of Ireland, but has been a resident of Toronto for some time. His brother and copartuer, Mr. George W. A. Faircloth, was born in Canada. HALLY BROS. THE principal wholesale rubber house In the city of Toronto IS that of Messrs. Hally Brothers, located at 38 Yonge street. This extensive and steadily increasing business was established in 1888 by Messrs. John Hally and Brother, and on the retirement of his brother, Mr. John Hally became sole proprietor. He occupies a spacious three-story building, 25 x 130 feet in area, fitted up with modern appliances, electric lights, elevator, etc. Here he carries a choice and comprehen- sive assortment of india rubber boots and shoes. Only really first-class rubber goods are handled, manufactured by the Canadian Rubber Company of Montreal, ami the prices quoted necessarily attract the attention of close buyers. Hally Bros, keep always on hand a full stock of these splendid goods. They employ three travelling salesmen and their trade extends throughout Ontario. Orders are filled same day as receivid and all goods are fully warranted. Mr. Hally was burn in Scotland. He is widely known as an honorable and energetic business man. who in all transactions aims to advance the best interests of his patrons. JOHN LAIRD. THE subject of this brief sketch, Mr. John Laird, came to Canada thirty-eight years ago, having been born in Glasgow, Scotland. He is located at No. 544 Yonge street, where he has conducted his business for two years past. He formerly occupied spacious premises at No. 558 on the same street for a period of ten years, and previous to that, did business for fifteen years at No. 335 Yonge street. Thus it is seen that Mr. Laird has had nn experience of twenty-seven years in the line in which he is now engaged, that of a dealer in pictures, manufacturer of frames, and gilding and glazing. He makes a specially of manufacturing all kinds of picture frames and gilding, in which he is an expert and skilled workman. He also carries a large and handsome assort- ment of oil and water colors in pictures, many being very valuable. All kinds of frames are made to order on short notice and after the latest and best styles. On a moderate capital invested in the trade, Mr. Laird does a business of more than $2,000 annually, and, personally managing the business, has always given the greatest satisfaction to his customers. His house is a leading one. He occupies two flats and it may truly be termed the " old reliable " picture franu: factory and gilding house of Toronto. ROBERTSON DnOs. AMONG the widely known contractors, carpenters and builders in Toronto is the firm of Robertson Bros., whose office and workshop is at 255 Queen street east. Messrs. R. and H. Robertson, the copartners, have been associated and established in business since 1882, and in that time erected many houses in the city and vicinity. They promptly furnish estimates for buildings of all kinds and in the busy season employ from ten to twenty- five workmen. They also pay attention to making alter- ations, remodelling buildings, fitting up stores, offices, banks and interior an' exterior decorative woodwork, making repairs and job- ng. Promptness is assured and prices are consistent with first-class work. Both mem- bers of the firm are natives of Scotland and have been residents of Toronto twenty-two years. The premises are 30x175 feet in area, and comprise a lumber yard well stocked, and a workshop equipped with all appli- ances necessary in the business in which they are engaged. ROBERTSON BROS. ONE of the oldest and without qnestion the largest concern devoted to the manufacture of fine confec- tions in Canada is that of Robertson Bros., 107 to 113 Queen street east. The present copartners, Messrs. Thomas and Alexander Robertson, established this important business enterprise in 1863 and five years later erected their present factory, which is a fine four-story and basement structure, 100x120 feet in dimensions, fully e(iuipped with all the latest improved machinery, driven by a one hundred-horse-power engine. One hundred and sixty hands are regularly employed, as well as four delivery wagons and seven travelling salesmen. The trade of the house, now grown to enormouB,»,J'l/,, ' ■'«)«?« r^^J.'. Tf!P«5r^ \%- 198 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. JAMES WRIGHT. MONG the popular houses eng.iRed in the grocery ■ ■ thii ' ■ • • • ' -- tr<»de in this section of the city is that of Mr. James VVri^jht, at 418 Church street, corner of Anne. This business wa3 established by Mr. Wright in 1892, and ahhough but a sh.irt .^ ^--''-'^ -■- TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. m the best of hams, bacon, etc., and he not only manu- factures the best of sausages and 3ausage meat, but m-'ices to order for private families. There is no table edible more subject to unfavorable criticism than are poor meats, and knowing this fact Mr. H.iw- kins has made it a rule to handle only the best, as demonstrated in the continued growth of his trade. He deals largely also in vegetables in their season, and the best of^ dairy products, and supplies hotels and rest.iurants on favorable terms. Everything about his market is Ai, and this together with the quality of his goods and his courteous and prompt attention to customers, has won for him a line trade. He is a most pleasant and affabln man with whom to transact business, and is possessed of those characteristics of enterprise and industry which never fail to win suc- cess. Mr. George Hawkins was bom in New Jersey, and has been a reside.it of Toronto for many years. JOHN R. SONGHURST. TORONTO is not behind any other city in the ex- tent and magnitude of her provision trade, and the enterprise which characterizes her represen- tative merchants in this line is not excelled in any other branch of commerce. One of the most popu- lar retail houses engaged in this business is that of Mr. John R. Songhurst, located at No. 254 Queen street oast, corner of Seaton street. Mr. Songhurst 1 is of Tinglish birth, but has resided in this city for many years, during six of which he has been con- nected with the firm of Thompson & Co. Having acquired a thorough knowledge and practical exper- ience in all branches of the trade, ne inaugurated this enterprise on his own acconnt in 1886. The pre- mises utilized are of ample dimensions, fitted up m a very attractive manner, and are models of neatness and cleanliness. Large quantities of fresh and pickled pork, hams, bacon, lard, choice butter and fresh eggs and poultry, game, etc., are handled, and Mr. Songhurst makes a specialty of home-made sau- sages. All orders are given prompt and careful attention, and every advantage is granted to patrons that is embraced in reliable ^oods and economy of prices. Honest weight and fair prices are fixed rules m this establishment, and Mr. Songhurst enjoys a large business. G. H. FORBES. THE well known business establishment of Mr. G. H. Forbes, the popular dealer in bottled wines, liquors, ales, porters, etc., has always throughout a period of twenty years enjoyed a large, increasing patronage. The store is located at 1412 Queen street west, is handsomely fitted up, and an extensive stock of goods is carried, comprising the finest and best European wines, port, sherry, clarets, Holland gins, French brandies, also Jamaica rum, Scotch and Irish whiskey, Canadian whiskies, and imported and domestic ales, stout, Dorters, etr. American wines and superior old Bourbon and rye whiskies are a specialty. Mr. Forbes was born and raised in Canada, and as a business man has always sustained a high reputation. He handles and deals in pure wines and liquors only, and keeps in stock as fine quality goods as are to be obtained in Toronto, while the prices are such as to defy com- petition. ROBB & KAY. IN the manufav,ture of plumbers' copper and gal- vanized iron work, a reliable firm >n Toronto is that of Messrs. Kobb & Kay, gas fitters, tin. copper and sheet iion workers, whose store and workshops are situated at 190 King street west. This business was founded five years ago by Messrs. David Robb and Geo. Kay, who are both thoroughly practical workmen, and employ only first-class work- men. Messrs. Robb & Kay are manufacturers of the noted Canadian Automatic Air Gas Machine, which H. HAAG. ONE among the necessities of any populous community is that of a fir< ■ '''•■■''WflfMW^ ^ ' **?•;' IT* TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. tOl now extends t^, every part of the Dominion. Mr. Loose, Sr., superintenas the factory and is an expert in this line of business, having had many years' ex- perience. Mr. J. M. Loose, the proprietor, is a younjf, enterprising; business man, and his rapidly increasing patronage is ample evidence that he is pursuing the right business policy. The telephone call is 5310. CHARLES J. NEIL. ALTHOUGH but a period of five years has elapsed since Mr. Charles J. Neil opened his photogra- phic studio in this city, it has acquirecf a popu- larity and secured a patronape which entitles it to prominent mention. The premises are located at 516 Queen street west, and the reception parlor, office and operating rooms are very tasteful m their fur- nishings, and are on the ground floor. Mr. Neil is prepared to execute photography in all branches, and produce in his work the most beautiful and pleasing effects. He personally superintends all work exe- cuted in his studio, and with his experience, artistic knowledge and moderate prices, he never fails to satisfy tne taste and render the best satisfaction. Photographs of all sizes are taken, old pictures are copied and enlarged, and every care and attention is paid to pastel, crayon, India ink, oil anJ water color work. . Mr. Neil is an American by birth, and has re- sided in Toronto for some time. He is a thorough master of his art, and without exception one' of the best equipped photographers in the city. A. E. BUTLER & CO. ALTHOUGH but a brief space of time has elapsed since Messrs. A. E. Butler & Co. opened their footwear emporium at 396 Queen street west, it has acquired a popularity and secured a patronage deserving of special mention. The store is 20 x 60 feet in area, fitted up in modern style, and the assort- ment embraces the finest and best boots and shoes for men's and boys' wear, and everything suitable for ladies, .misses and children, in all the new styles; also a general line of trunks, valises, etc. The goods are all new. and are warranted in every respect, fit, style, material and workmanship. The firm also have a splendid assortment of rubbers, slippers, and fancy shoes. Prices are exceedingly low and the firm can always offer the best inducements to buyers. Mr. A. E. Butler, the active co-partner, was born in Can- ada. He has quite an extended experience in the boot and shoe trade, and is well and popularly known in this city. GEORGE THOMSON ft CO. AMONG the fashionable merchant tailors in Toronto is the firm of George Thomson & Co , whose handsome attractive store is at 391 Yonge street. The business was established by Mr. Thom- son five years ago, and continued by him until re- cently, when he formed a partnership with Mr. G. L. Stephens, who is now the sole proprietor, and is con- ducting the business under the old firm name. A full and complete assortment of imported and domestic woollen and worsted goods is kept in stock, that are of the very latest styles and in such variety that even the most fastidious or those conse-vative in their dress need have any difficulty in obtaining just what they want. Experienced workmen are employed, and a brisk business is carried on ; among the per- manent patrons of the house being many of the lead- ing citizens. Mr. Stephens is a young man, a native of Scotland, and as a designer and cutter of men's fashionable wearing apparel ranks among the most accomplished in the city, and we predict for him a prosperous future. THE largest and most popular photograph studio in Toronto is undoubtedly that familiarly known as Dixon's, located in the building corner King and Yonge streets. The studio has been opened since 1880, and from the outset has always received a liberal patronage from an appreciative public. The office and parlors are on the ground floor and operating room en the top floor. The parlors are handsomely furnished, and the operating room is equipped with the very latest improved apparatus, new back grounds and appurtenances for executing work in the nighest style of the art. Fine portraiture and groups are a specialty, also large photos, life size pictures, and theatrical pictures. Old and new photographs arc- copied and enlarged, and finished as may be desired, in oil, crayon, pastil, water colors or India ink. All work is first-class in every respect, and fully guaran- teed, while prices are governed by moderation. The patronage comes from the best classes of the com- munity, and many orders are filled from all the cities and towns in the Dominion. Only artists of talent and ability are employed, and every care and atten- tion is paid to patrons. The premises utilized for the purposes of the business are 75x100 feet. A num- ber ot operators and artists are employed, and all work turned out bears the impress of the master hand. Thiu business was established by Mr. S. J. Dixon who was for some time previously engaged in it in the United States. Mrs. S. J. Dixon, the present proprietress, is a skilled artist of professional ability, and a business woman of tact .Jlfll ,#|.^W>. K> iW«lf»W.J||fc**,. J^J|,^pMiipj|,iMH,.li WW^fP^ 202 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. SAUNDERS, LORIE & CO. ONE of the most reliable and successful firms in its line in the city of Toronto, is that of Messrs. Saunders, Lone & Co., manufacturers of gem rings, gold and silver jewelrjr, whoso factory and store are situated at 33 to 39 Adelaide St. W. This steadily increasingbusiiiess was established in 1807, by Messrs. Z.ick & Lorie, who were succeeded in 1893, by the present firm of Messrs. Saunders, Lorie & Co. IJoth Messrs Saunders & Lorie are thoroughly practicnil and expert jewelry manufacturers, who import their diamonds and other precious stones direct, and set them after the most approved fashions and designs. The trade is large .Tnd influential, and extends throughout Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and the North- West. The premises occupied comprise a spacious floor 75 X 50 feet in area. Thirty skilled hands are employed, and a specialty is made of diamond set- ting. They manufacture largely gem rings, gold and silver jewelry, and turn out goods that are unsur- passed for elegance, finish and reliability. Mr. Lorie was born in Austria, and Mr. Saunders in England. They are honorable business men, and business rela- tions entered into with this firm are certain to become as pleasant as they will be profitable and satisfactory to all concerned. J. WILSON. AMONG the old established and reliable houses en- gaged in supplying the residents of Toronto with supplies, is that of Mr. J.Wilson, the popu- lar grocer anti butcher, whose establishment is located at No. 160 Queen street east. This business was establiched by Mr. Wilson in 1878, and under his able and experienced management a large and permanent family trade has been secured, ana the total annual sales reach a very handsome figure. The store is 20 X 40 feet in dimensions, and the stock carried has been selected with the greatest care to meet the special requirements of a critical and fastidious trade. It embracss everything in the line of fancy and staple groceries, choice teas, coffees and spices, canned goods, family flour, prepared cereals and farinaceous goods ; fresn, salt and smoked meats, and all meat products ; dairy and creamery butter and cheese, fresh eggs, foreign and native fruits and vegetables in season, etc. ; poultry, game and oysters are also handled in season. Families are waited on for orders daily, and as the business is conducted on a strictly cash basis, the lowest prices prevail. Mr. Wilson is a Canadian by birth, and is highly esteemed for his enterprise, ability and integrity. T. E. PERKINS. ONK of the oldest and most successful photographers in Toronto we find in the person of Mr. T. E. Perkins, who is a native of Caniida, of English descent, and established himself in his present busi- ness sixteen years ago, and has since gained a n.ost enviable reputation for his artistic productions. Dur- ing thirteen years he carried on his business at No. 293 Yonge street, and in 1892, he removed to his present stand at No. 435 Spadina avenue. His premises here consist of three floors, each 18x100 lect in dimensions, and his reception rooms, parlors and office, are very tasteful and pleasing in their fur- nishings In the operating room are in use all the latest appliances known to the art, and three skilled assistants are employed. Mr. Perkins is prepared to execute photography in all itsbranche-- and produces in his worl . the best and most beautiful effects. Pho- tographs of all sizes are taken, old pictures are copied and enlarged, and portraits are likewise made in oils, water colors, pastel, crayon and India Ink. Mr. Per- kins is honored as an accomplished master of his a''t, and a.s a reliable and successful business man. TORONTO STEAM LAUNDRY. FOR first-class work and promptness it is safe to say that no other establishment of its kmd can compete with the Toronto Steam Laundry, which is one of the oldest and most reliable in the city. The laundry was established in 1872 at the corner Bay and King streets, by the present proprietor, Mr. O. P. Sharpe, and six years after a removal was made to the building now occupied at 106 York street, a brick structure three stories and basement high, 25 x 75 feet in dimensions, and throughout is perfectly equipped with the latest improved machinery. Twenty employees are kept constantly busy, and every care and attention is paid to fine fabrics which are laundered without injury. Family laundry being a specialty, also fine shirts, collars and cuRs, and hotel laundry is also promptly attended to. Mr. Sharpe is a native of Oxfordshire, England, and a prominent member of the St. George Society and the Select Knights. Branch offices are maintained in Midland City, Creemore and other places, for the accommo- dation of patrons. C. A. RISK. ONE of the most popular of the many dentists in Toronto is Mr. C. A. Risk, who has won an cnvi,-ible reputaJon for the earful manner in which he performs operations. His elegant suite of apartments, devoted to reception ana operating rooms and laboratory, are handsomely fitted up ana provided with every facility for making the extrac- tion of teeth as easy and painless ns possible. Mr. Risk also preserves the natural teeth and fills them, making a specialty of artificial teeth to order, and guarantees perfect satisfaction. He is a native Canadian and a gr.-tduate and medalist of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. He has been estab- lishea in the city since 1891, and has a large patron- age from the best citizens of Toronto. He is located at 86 Yonge street, and his office is always open. W. L. WALLACE. AMONG the leading boot and shoe dealers in Toronto, there are none maintaining a better re- putation for low prices .and superior goods than Mr. w. L. Wallace, whose handsome store, 20x70 feet in dimensions, is situated at 1 10 Yonge street. Mr. Wallace is a Can.-idian by birth, and nas been established in business since 1888. For a period of five years he was located en Parliament street, and recently removed to the splendid premises now occu- pied. An extensive stock of goods is carried, em- bracing everything in the line of footwear for ladies, misses and children, also fancy and outing shoes of every description. Mr. Wallace is always first to in- troduce the new styles as soon as on the market, and is recognized as a leader in the boot and shoe trade in Toronto. In the custom department particular attention is given to men's fine hand-sewed work, also to repairing, and the best satisfaction is given. THE TORONTO BISCUIT AND CON- FECTIONERY CO. IN the manufacture of biscuits and confectionery in the city of Toronto, a newly established and suc- cessful concern is that known as The Toronto Biscuit and Confectionery Co., whose office, factory, and salesrooms are situated at Front Street East This business was established in March, 1891, by Messrs. George W. Booth, Henry C. Forties, and Charles T. Peter, who have '.tlready secured an in- TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. >08 fluentiti and liberal patronage, their trade extending from Halifax to Hntish Columbia. The premises oriujpied comprise a superior four story building 50x180 feet in dimensions. The factory is fully equipped with modern machinery and applianceF, operated by steam power, and eighty-five persons arc employed in the various departments. They use only tlie finest flour, sugar, and other choice ingre- dients, and manufacture largely all kinds of biscuits. Jams .ind jellies. Their factory is a model of neat- ness, cleanliness, and order, and it would be well for consumes of confectionery if there were more like it. Their goods are absolutely unrivalled for purity and uniform excellence, and are general favorites with retailers, owing to their great salubility, qual- ity, and intrinsic merits. Orders are immediately filled at the lowest possible figures. And the^ are also manuf.-icturers of the celebrated B. F. P Cough Drops, which have no superiors in the market for efficiency and reliability. Mr. Booth is a native of Toronto, Mr. Fortier of Sandwich, while Mr. Peter was born in Scotland. They are widely known for their strict integrity, and justly merit the substantial success secured in this important industry. THE SELLERS FURNACE CO. THE above company, although but recently es».ib- lished, are fast gaining a national reputation as having introduced on the market a furnace which in many points is far superior to any other now in use. The " Peerless" Warm Air Furnace manufac- tured by The Sellers Furnace Co., has been thor- oughly investigated and tested by experts, and pro- nounced by them to be the most durable, compact, economical and easily run of any furnace now in use. It is specially adapted for hotels, large buildings and private residences, and is a combination furnace combining the hot air and hot water features, and is guaranteed to last for many years. These furnaces as they become better known are becoming very popular, and are being rapidly introduced into hotels and private residences, where great heating capacity, combined with an economical use of fuel are the main objects sought Tor. The office and showrooms of the company are located at 443 Queen street west The company also can-y a large Tine of furnace cement, asbestos, etc., and all descriptions of tinsmithing are promptly attended to. M. C. Sellers is a Scotchman by birth, a thoroughly practical workman who gives to his business that close supervision which is the sure guarantee of success. SMITH BROS. fpHE oldest and one of the largest carri.ige and I wagon works in Toronto is that of Messrs. Smith Bros., located corner Duke and Parliament streets. This prosperous and extensive business was originally established in 1843 by Mr. Wm. Smith, an Englishman and a pioneer settler of Toronto. He continued this industry till 1886, when he retired in favor of his sons, Messrs. Fred W. and Sid. Smith, who have been brought up to the trade, and are thoroughly practical and expert carriage and wagon builders They oc- cupy a spacious four story brick building, the first floor being utilized for the blacksmith and iron working shops, the second for offices and wood working depart- ments, while the third floor is devoted to trim- ming and painting, and the fourth floor to stock and show rooms. Quali- ty of work has ever been tne first consideration with this reliable old house, and the vehicles turned out by the firm are unsurpassed for strength, elegance of design, finish anddesirability, while the prices quoted by them are extremely just and moderate. Messrs. Smith Bros, give special atten- tion to repairing, repaint- ing and trimming, and carefully build lorries to order, while they make a specialty of street sprink- lers and fire apparatus. Orders are carefully filled, and the trade of the house now extends through- out the entire Dominion and Nova Scotia. Twenty- five first-class workmen are employed and all work is fully warranted. Messrs. Frea. W. and S^d. Smith are natives of Toronto. They are highly regarded for their strict probity, and justly merit the pro- nounced success they have acquired and held for so many years in this important industry. MISS A. M. BARKER. AT the prci^cnt day to intelligent and industrious young men and women, few pursuits offer so many attractions as that of stenography. If they add to this art a practical knowledge of type- writing they will be enabled to «ecure excellent posi- tions and good pay. In this connection we desire to make special reference to the Shorthand and Type- writing Schoolsof Miss A. M. Barker, in the Nasmitli's Block, at 5 1 King street east. These schools were in- augurated by Miss Barker in i8g2, and fits students for careers of use/ulness in the above branches. Miss Barker teaches the Pitman system of shorthand, which is pronounced the best and most practicable, and the fee in connection with typewriting is very moderate. The schools are open aay and evening, and only competent assistants employed. Miss Bar- ker is a lady well known in this city, and was for a time shorthand teacher in Barker & Spence's Short- hand and Business School. i *fPf|i|idij(v '•""•.'!""■" "*"" 'V i.jw-i'W!" ji'Ji '.W.'.i'i^"'''^!"WPBH|ili 204 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. GEO. B. MEADOWS. AN old established and reliable house in thiii section of the city, actively engagid in the manufacture of wire Roods, is that of Mr. Geo. B. Meadows, whose Toronto Wire Works are situated 128 King street west, opposite the Rossin House. This industry was estab- lished in 1854, by Mr. W. H. Rice, who was succeeded by Mr. T. G. Rice. Eventually, in 1892, Mr. Geo. b****^ ^•- -■>;•' a. « • < S«»*«JM»»»WII«t«*-^ ♦ ♦ * <\ » ♦ * ^ -. :♦:♦ ♦.v-V , - ■- office and elevator grille work, and ornamental iron work. All work is executed under careful supervi- sion, and the wire goods are unsurpassed for qual- ity, finish and uniform excellence, while the prices quoted are extremely moderate. Mr, Meadows was born in Kingston, Ontario He is widely known for his integrity, and was for several years manager for Thos. Davidson & Co., Montreal. Orders are immedi- ately filled, and the Telephone call of the office is 1760, B, Meadows purchased the business. Mr. Meadows is a thoroughly practical and expert wire worker, who possesses an intimate knowledge of the require- ments of patrons. The premises occupied comprises a spacious three-story building, 55 x 186 feet in dimen- sions. The factory is equipped with the latest improved machinery and appliances operated by electric power. Here fifteen skilled hands are employed, who turn out all kinds of wire cloth, wire work, iron bedsteads, orna- mental wrought iron work, bank and office railings, eleva- tor guards, forgings, bird cages, etc. Only the best materials are utilized, and a specialty is made of bank. YE OLDE BOOKE SHOPPE. FOR upwards of ten years " Ye Olde Dooke Shoppe," located at 333 Yonge street, has been well-known to the citizens of Toronto and is to-day the leading headquarters in the city where old and rare books may be obtained. The present proprietor, Mr. Frank Porter, ourchascd the business some five years ago from its founder, Mr. C. Boyle, who established it in 1883. His stock of books contains all the ancient and modern literatuieof the present time, including standard works in law, science, medi:ine, chemistry, astronomy, theology and histories of all nations, besides biographies of all noted men of ancient or modern times. The stock is gathered from every quarter of the globe and many of the books here obtained are rare and hard to be found. Mr. Porter also carries a comprehensive line of high school, college and university text books both new and second hand, as well as books for School of Pedagogy and Normal schools ; also keys to all the classics and general reading matter. Mr. Porter is a Canadian by birth and a most courteous and obliging gentleman as well as a thoroughly energetic business man with whom it is a pleasure to deal. , J. F. YOUNG & CO. THIS business was established in 1888 by Messrs. Young, Andrews & Co., who dissolved partnership in 1890, when Mr. ). F. Young continued on his own account under the firm name of J. F. Young & Co. Mr. Young has had long experience in the produce commis- sion trade, and gives personal supervision to all sales. He makes prompt returns by cheque for all sales every week, and has excellent cold storage for the use of his customers The premises occupied at 74 Front street, east, comprise a commodious three-story brick building with cellar 22 x 45 feet in area, the first floor being devot- ed to offices and salesroom, the 2nd and 3rd floors to storage, while the basement is utilized for butter and potatoes, Mr. Young deals largely in butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, fruits and vegetables, which are offered to customers at the lowest ruling market prices. He is in correspondence with the leading producing centres, and IS always among the first to receive consignments of th* new seasons produce. Five men are constantly employed and the trade of the house extends throughout Ontario. Mr. Young makes a specialty of butter and eggs, in which he otters substantial advantages to the trade. He wa* born in Canada, and has resided in Toronto for the past SIX years. He is an honorable and energetic business man, and his steadily increasing trade is a compliment as well accepted as it is deserved. MEDLER & ARNOT. IN the city of Toronto no firm stands higher than that of Messrs Medler * Arnot the widely known dock, elevator and bridge builders whoso offices are located Berkeley and Ksplanado streets. This extensive business was established in 1876, by C. Robertson & Co , who conducted it till 188H, wh«n on the death of Mr. c! Robertson, Messrs. Medler & Arnot succeeded to the control. Both partners are thoroughly practical con- tractors and engineers, who have faithfully executed many important contracts in Toronto and elsewhere. They promptly build and furnish estimates, plans, etc., for docks, bridges, elevators, houses, and make a specialty of pile driving and ship carpentering. One hundred skilled workmen are constantly employed by the firm, and they also execute contracts tor trestle work and station buildings, closely following specifications and speedily complete all contracts let to them in a first-class manner. Orders are immediately attended to at the lowest possible prices, and their work is highly endorsed by leading engineers and architects. Me.ssrs. Medler & Arnot were born in Canada. They are honorable busi- ness men and those securing their services in their impor- tant lines of contract work can rely upon obtaining advantages difficult of duplication elsewhere. A. F. ROCQUE. AMONG the old established business enterprises that have come into well merited prominence none is more deserving of special mention than that of Mr. A. F. Rocque, dealer in dry goods, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, etc., at No. 286 Queen street east, Mr. Rocque founded this business some twenty years ago and his house has ever since been a favorite source of supply for the leading families of the eastern section of Toronto. He has built up a large and first-class trade, and once a purchaser at his store is to become a regular customer. It is tastefully fitted up in modern style, and well stocked with a choice, elegant assortment of all kinds of fancy and staple dry goods, including dress fabrics in all the new popular styles, linens, laces, ladies' and men's TORONTO. THE QUEEfl CITY OF CANAD\, ILLUSTRATED. SOS furnishings, trimmings, notions, domestics, etc.; also ladies' cloaks and mantles in perfect accont with the pre- vailing fashions. The hoii»K nUo makes K'^ntlemen's lino shirts to order, guaraiueeinx a perfect fit at (X)pular prices, and displays a splendid assortment of handsome neckwear, hosiery, K'oves, etc. Mr. Kocqiie is a native Canadian and one of Toronto's most popular and highly esteemed merchants. and is (luservedly held in high esteem l>oth in social and business circles. FARR & FARR. THIS business was originally established in 1870 at Pavisvllle by Mr. A. Karr and seven years after a removal was made to the corner of Yonge and I'rice streets in this city. In 1882 he sold out and engaged in exporting cattle to Europe and the United Stales. In i8gi he formed a partnership with his son under the present name and style and have since occupied stall 3 in the St. Lawrence market. The Messrs. l-'arr care- fully select all the cattle they use which are obtained from the best producing sections, and slaughtered and dressud under their immediate supervision and at their neat, clean, well-kept stall is to be found (he choicest and best fresh beef, mutton, pork, veal and lamb, and a choice assortment of all kinds salt and smoked meats, also poultry and game when in sca.sun. A first-class family, hotel and restaurant trade is supplied by the tirm and a large business is done with dealers. L. DUBOIS. T'lS enterprise was established by its present proprie- tor some years ago, and through shrewd efficient management, coupled with a straightforward system of honorable dealing, Mr. Dubo.c. has very deservedly reared a large and increasing business connection with both consumers and fhe trade. The premises occupied at 13 Toronto street are ample in dimensions, embracing offices, salesrooms and storage vaults, in every respect admirably adapted for the advantageous prosecution of the business. The stock is an admirably selected one. and embraces Uurgundies, white dry wines, ports, sherries, brandies, gins, Scotch, Irish, Canadian and American whiskies, liqueurs, ales, porters, and mineral waters, both imported and domestic. A heavy demand is supplied, the trade extending to all parts of the Dominion, all orders being met on the most equitable and reasonable terms. Mr. Dubois is a native of the vine- growing district of Bordeaux, France, p. id has naturally a training for this class of business, which subsequent experience has simply matured, and we deem it perfectly safe to make the statement that no keener connoisseur of wines and liquors is to-day conducting business in the Queen City. Personally he is a gentleman largely mdowed with tbe qualities that invariably lead to success JOSEPH FINN & CO. AMONG thosfl well known as le.iding representatives of Toronto are .Messrs. Joseph Finn % Co , who have devoted many years to its study and who have been established in it fnr a period of fifteen years and in that lime executed considerable work which in every instance was entirely satisfactory. They ari located at 6of> Queen street west, where they occupy a well equipped store and workshop and keep a full assortment of plumbers' supplies and materials, also gas fixtures, chandeliers, globes, etc. Messrs. Finn & Co arrange and regulate drainage, ventilation, etc., fit up baths, sinks, closets and are expert sanitary plumbers, and have the reputation of being the best in the city. They contract for filling up buildings and residences for the introduction of water and gas and furnish estimates on application. They also attend to repairing and employ only the best skilled workmen who are under their immediate super- vision. BULL'S HEAD HOTEL. ONE among the popular and excellent hostelries in this city is the Bull's Head Hotel, located near the cattle market, corner Niagara and Wellington streets, of which Mr. John Beer is the wideawake and genial pro- prietor. This house was opened in 189a and in this short time has become very popular under his excellent manage- ment. It is three stories, and basement, and is con- structed of pressed brick and makes a fine appearance. The hotel contains forty large, airy and well-ventilated bed rooms, all neat and well furnished. The dining room is large and commodious and capable of accommo- dating seventy-five guests at a time and is in all respects splendidly fitted up. The. prices are governed by the greatest moderation, ranging from $1.00 to $1.50 a day only. Attached to the hotel is a fine large bar supplied with fine liquors and choice cigars for the convenience of guests. On the premises stabling room is afforded for a number of horses and also a large driving shed for vehicles. Mr. Beer seems to have left nothing undone in the arrangement of his hotel which conduces to the comfort of guests and the convenience of conducting the business. F. E. DIXON & CO. THIS business was established in 1872 under the style of Dixon, Smith & Co., and so continued up till 1876 when Mr. F. E. Dixon purchased his partner's interest and the business has been conducted under the present style ever since. The firm occupy at 70 King street east a commodious four-ctory brick building 38xi3i|feet in dimensions, fully euuipped with all the latest improved machinery and appliances necessary to the business. The firm are manufacturers of pure bark tanned patent lap joint, Star Kivet Leather Belting and are also dealers in rubber and cotton belting, lace leather, etc. The firm use only pure bari. in the manufacture of their belting, while it is a well-known fact that cheap belting is made from leather chemically tanned. The plant operated by the company is one of the largest in Its special line in Canada and is a model establishment in every respect. On the first floor are the offices and belt manufactory, on the second the stretching room and on the third the drying and currying rooms and twelve expert hands are regularly employed. The hrm make a specially of large driving belts, having manufac- tured the largest driving belt in Canada which was a thirty-eight inch belt. Their trade now extends through- out every portion of the Dominion and three travelling salesmen are regularly employed on the road. The firm are also large dealers in rubber and cotton belting, lace leather, etc., and are sole agents for the celebrated Phoenix belt oil, the only perfect belt dressing. FISHER'S EXPRESS LINE. A REVIEW of the business of a city like Toronto would be quite incomplete with bringing to public atten- tion one or more of the concerns and establishments in the various lines represented. Hence the writer's intention is to cover the various liiies of bisiness as fully as posUble. In this connection reference is made to the business or industry conducted and carried on so ably by Mr. M. Fisher — a necessity to all large communities. In 1872 Mr. Fisher established what is now well-known as " Fisher's Express line," for the moving of all kinds of household goods, pianos, furniture, baggage, etc , which has grown to a business of large proportions, lie runs six teams which are constantly engaged. Furniture, baggagu and pianos are handled with the greatest care and moved to all parts of the city or to the country in safety and without the least damage, and at moderate rates. In the moving of pianos he uses his own patent piano truck that is a guarantee against all accidents. All orders are promptly attended to and the best satisfaction guaranteed. Baggage is secured by check to all stations. He employs a number of assistants who are experienced in the transfer of all goods and who are careful and take all pains to guard against the least injury to any article handled by them. Mr. Fisher superintends all wnrk of this kind entrusted to bim and his telephone number is 3091, by which means he nay be communicatea with by those desiring any expressing done. Mr. Fisher's busi- ness offices are located at Uos. 553 and 813 Yongc street. 3»4«ia!' *V?Si* -'iu-- 206 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRA /D. MRS. M. J. PEAL. A POPULAR eitablishment in lhi« city i* that of Mr*. M. J. Feal, at No 398 Yonfte rtreel. Thii lady hai b«en enRafted in her present line of huainen, that of dealing in Uerlin wool*, fancy goods and materials for needle work, since 18H1. She occunies a neatly fitted up store and keeps a carefully selected assortment of Roods, embracing everything in her line of European and home production of a superior quality and is moderate in her prices. A specially is made of stamping anil pinking and lor this purpose Mrs Peal has many new handsome designs. She alx) makes a specialty of mounting fancy needle work and fancy goods to order. Mrs. Peal is an English lady and has resided in Toronto for many yaers. GIBSON & THOMPSON. AMONG the rrcenlly established concerns that have met with rapid success must be mentioned that of Messrs. Gibson & Thompson, dealers in stoves, ranges an J furnaces, whose finely stocked salesrooms are located at 435 Yonge street. Both these gentlemen were formerly with the well known house of J. R. Armstrong & Co , and during the twenty-five years' experience with the above house, gained a thorough knowledge of the business. They carry a large stock of stoves, ranges and furnaces of the best makes, and are thoroughly equipped to execute all classes of heating and ventilating, tinsmith- ing and job work. They carry a full line of Gurney's stoves, ranges and stove furniture, which are conceded to be the best in the market, and a line of furnaces which, for heating private residences, cannot be excelled, and these are set up at a reasonable cost and put in successful operation. Their warerooms are 20x75 feet in dimen- sions and are stocked with a fine line of stoves, ranges and stove furniture of every description. Both partners are Canadians by birth, honorable and reliable in all their dealings. WHITE &. COMPANY. THERE is probably no line of business so closely allied to the comforts of home living as butter, cheese, lard, egg and dairy product business, as these goods are a necessity in every home. Among the largest wholesale dealers in ihis line in Toronto, is that of Messrs. White ft Company, commission merchants, whose office and salesrooms are situated at 70 Colborne street. Mr. R. D. White, who is one of the proprietors, first commenced business in 1878, at Hallowell Mills, Prince Edward Co., Ontario. Eventually, in 1879, he removed to Picton, Ontario, and afterwards removed, December 1892, to Toronto, vrhen he opened his present establishment. Mr. White occupies a warehouse 23x85 feet in area, including a spacious storeroom for butter and fruits— tropical and native, fie deals largely on commission in tropical fruits, appies, butter, eggs, potatoes, fish and prixluce, a specialty being made of apples, and the trade of the house extends throughout Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. Mr. White's motto is " Small profits and quick returns." He was born in F.ngland and came In Canada with his parentr when eight years old, who settled in Prince Edwbrd Co. He is an honorable and able business man, who is very popular in trade circles. C. T. EN RIGHT. IN any city of the size and wealth of Toronto, the supplying of the population with roetts and meat- products, is a business of ever growing dimensions. In the foremost rank in this line we find Mr. C. T. Enright, who, in addition to handling at wholesale and retail, all kinds of fresh and salt meats, smoked hams, bacon, pickled tongue, etc., is an extensive manufacturer of sausage and bologna, and prime kettle-rendered lard. Mr. Enright is a native of Toronto and has had an experience in this line of trade extending over a period of nearly twenty years, during twelve of which he was con- nected with The Davies I'ork Packing House. In 1887 he embarked in business on his own account, and has built up a trade which extends to all parts of the Dominion. Mr. Enright occupies a three-story building, having a frontage of 23 feet by a depth of 160, which is located at No. 278 King street east, and besides supplying a perma- nent family custom, fills orders at wholesale for the trade. He also handles poultry and vegetables in season and has two wagons in steady service, calling for and delivering city orders. The Telephone call is 2945. Mr. Enright is doing a splendid business and enjoys the confidence and regard of all having dealings with him. DILL ft O'HEARN. AMONG the most talented of the eminent painters and decorative artists in this city are Messrs. Robert Dill and James O'Hearn, who form the firm of Dill A O'Hearn. They have been established i*. this business since 1889, and during the four years that have intervened, have executed a vast amount of work. Both partners are native Canadians and were brought up in this city, where tb'jy are well and favorably known and are endorsed by property owners, builders and architects. They employ from 16 to 25 workmen, who are under their immediate supervision. House, sign and ornamental painting and paper-hanging are executed, and as decorators and painters of buildings and dwellings, and as designers, they harmonious!;' blend cotors and lints, and prc^nca brilliant, striking and pleasing effects. The place of business. No. 212 Queen street west, is 20x30 ft. in dimensions, it is one of the oldest paint shops in the city, being first established in 1863 by Mr. John Dill, senior. A specialty is made of graining and marbling, under tna supervision of Mr. O'Hearn, who is a leading exponent of ihe fine art. Estimates for all kinds of decorative work are given, and while the charges are always reason- able, the fullest satisfaction is guaranteed. Uofh partners are leading exponents of their art and highly estaaiBcd members of the community. QUEEN CITY CARPET WORKS. THE Queen City Carpet Works were eslablishea in 1887 by Mr. I< . Berner, and some months ago passed into the hands of his brother Mr. ?tta Berner, the present proprietor, under whose able direction and man- agement the business has greatly increased, and a larf;e trade is widely diffused throughout Ontario and portions of the United Stales. The works are located at 102 Queen street east, and are admirably fitted up and eq 'ipped with looms and all appurtenances for turning out work of a superior quality. All kinds of two-ply union and all-wool carpets are manufactured, and home- made carpet weaving is made a specialty. Experienced hands are employed and business is active and brisk. Mr. Berner is a native of Switzerland, but has been ir Toronto a number of years. He is a thorough-going, active, enterprising business man, well knowa in com- mercial circles. T. MoILROY ONE of these useful establishments, whose existence is a boon to any locality in which they may be located, is that of Mr. T. Mcllroy, dealer in staple and fancy dry goods and general furnishings, at No. 368 King street east. lit was founded by the present proprietor some fifteen years ago, and under his able and efficien.' man- agement has long been a leading and popular efflporium in the east end. It is the center of a brisk and active family trade, and its patronage is of a permanent and substantial character. A comprehensive stock is carried, embracing everything under the term of fancy and staple dry goods, house linens, towelings, napkins, domestics, cottons, ginghams, prints, etc., ladies' and gents' furnish- ing goods, carpets, oil cloths, linoleums, mgs, draperies, curtains, portieres, etc. These goods are all purchaiied at first hand from the most rdiable sources, and arc offered to the public at extremely low prices. A specialty is made of the manufacture of fine shirts and overalls to -i j A: a mii^ 0^. w^-: c*w TORONTO, THE gUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. SOT ord«r, • perfect fit and excellent materials being guaran- teed in every initance. Mr. Mcllroy ii a man of long •iperienco in thii important branch of trade, and hii ■ucceM has been aciiieved by induitry and honorable methodi. J. MUNN. A MONO the old and well Imo - n and repretientative jewelry houiesof Toronto is that conducted by J. Munn, located at 798 Yunge street. Mr. Munn died ■oma lime ago, and llie business has since been conducted by his widow. Mrs. Munn is middle aged, an intel- lectual and smart business lady and a good saleswoman, who gives her time and attention to the store. She •mploys a skilled jeweler and watchmaker, who executes all work done in the best possible manner, rendering the ■reatest satisfaction to the many patrons of the house. The business was founded twenty-three years ago and has come to be known as one among the most reliable and reputable establishments in the community and is doing an excellent business under Mrs. Munn's good management. The house is well located, occupies ample room and ia handsomely fitted up. All goods are prerisely as represented, and prices for work or any article in stock are as moderate as those of any other reputable house on the street. MISS DALTON. ONE of the best patronized establishments of its kind in this city is that of Miss Dalton, the popular milliner and dress maker located at 356} Yonge .. et. The premises comprise three floors, and a choice ... jt'tment of the latest French, English and American millinery and novelties is kept in stock, also dress trimmings ai.d everything pertainiiig to the business. Miss Dalton is a lady of exquisite taste and judgment. She is always one of the first to display the new seasons fashions and as a consequence her patronage is drawn from the most fashionable people. Twenty skilled milliners and dressmakers are employe<1. Hats, bonnets, and mourning millinery, dresses, etc., are made at the shortest notice, and especial care and attention given to wedding outfits. Miss Dalton is very moderate in her prices, and among her permanent patrons are the ber.t of families in Toronto. She is a native of Canada and has been establish"^ in businos;; in this city nine years. THE YORKVILLE LAUNDRY. ONE of the oldest and best estabhshtnenis of its kind in Toronto is the Yorkville Laundry at ^j Kim street, which v.as started by Mr. II. D I'aUer in 1877, and which for first-class woik and promptness is not surpassed. The estnblishn ont U well equipped with all necessary appliances and a number of dexterous bands kept constantly employed in the different depart- ments. A '.pecial!-.' if made of family laundry, particular attention being given to fine fabrici. Shirts, collars and cuffsarelaundried in a superior nianner and ivork is called for and delivered 'vithout extra charge. Mr. Falser is moderate in his char^res and unremitting in his attention to please patrons. fie has resicied in Toronto twenty years, ana throughout his long business career enjoyed a success as well merited as deserved. Amon^ hii. per- manent patrons are many of the leading families of this city and vicinity, byr whom he is high!," endorsed and recommended. Telephone caP, 1580. W. T. MULLETT AGO. THIS business has been established ten ycirs, and under the able direction and management of the firm a large, first-clas^ substantial trade has been secured. The building at 738 Queen street east, 20x75 feet dimensions, and in the salesroom a large, tuU and complete assortment of -^oods is carried, com- prising everything in the line of general hardware. The house has always be.' n known as a reliable one to deal with and the firm deservedly enjoy the extensive patron- age with which it is f'wored. Mr. W. T. Mullett has had a long, valuable experience in this business and is favorably known in this community. He was born and raised in Canada, and resided in Toronto for some years. A branch house is maintained at 243 Bioadview avenue. W. J. CORIN. ONE of the best house and sign painter.' in Toronto is Mr. \V. J. Corin, proprieior of the C- Corin painting establishment at No. : Adelaide street east. The business was established as long ago as 1834, b> Mr. C. Corin and subsequently came under the control of the present proprietor. The premises utilized at the above address and a shop bo x 80 feet on Grange Avenue, are well arranged for thn business, acd a number of skilled hands kept constantly employed. House, sign and orna- mental painting is executed by Mi. Corin, also lettering for the *.rade, which is a specialty. Plain and fancy signs are aUu a specialty. Mr. Coriii displays remarkable good taste and judgment in all work of this kind, and many of the handsome signs to l>e seen on the business houses in this city are his handiwork. He was born and raised in Toronto and is widely known as a reliable busi- ness man. THE ALBION. TORONTO possesses some very fine and noteworthy hoslelries .-ind prominent among these ranks The Albion Hotel. The present proprietcr, John Holder- ness, is an ace ^molished hotel man, who, with an experience of some twenty odd years has been successful in thoroughly mastering the difficult art of catering to the wans of the public. The Albion Hotel was first opened to the public in 1868 under the present name. The sir'icture comprehends no less than one hundred and forty well ventilated and admirably furnished light rooms. The equipment includes all the latest ideas, electric bells, annunciators, electric light plant, fire escapes, handsome billiard parlors, barber shop and kindred accessories, while the heating, ventilating and general sanitary arrangements simply leave nothing that the most fastidious guest could desire. As a matter of fact, the Albion Hotel presents a combination o recommendable features at a mere nominal fee of |i. 00 pet day, which few if any hotels in the Dominion of Canada encompass. Mr. Holdernesa is of English nationality and was born in Yorkshire. He migrated to Can- ada some thirty-seven years ago, and prior to sngag- ing in the hotel business was favourably identified with the cattle raising and blooded stock importation industry. To those desirous of enjoying the comforts of the home coupled with the luxury of the modern hotel, we know of no house in the " Queen City of the Lakes " which present these characteristics in their most perfected form thau does the Albion Hotel. *t. ti-..., .. . ^ ■IPPI 208 lORONTO. THE QUEEN CITf OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. THE SPEIGHT WAGON CO, IN the manufacture of express, light delivery atid hiiavy team wagons, a represc-ntal've and old established house in Toronto is that known as the Speight Wagon Company, whose factory and showroom are s'tuai?d at 7 Ontario street. This business was founded at Markham in 1830 by Mr. Thos. Speight, who was succeeded by Speight & Sons. In 1882 the Speight Manufacturing Company was organized, and in 1888 the name was changed to the Speight Wagon Company, Mr. T. H. Speight being the manager. He is a young man of first-class ability, and under his management the success of the company is bound to continue. The company's head offices and factory are at Markham, Ont. The Toronto establishment is a f'Ub- stantial four-story building -.45x65 feet in area, fully equippsd with every convenience. Mr. Jas. Speight, t^e manager, has had long experience and possesses an ac- curate knowledfre of the requirements of^the most exact- ing patrr-ns. The Speight Wagon Co. manufactures farm w.igons, carriages, buggies, cutters and sleighs, and makes a rpecialty of express and hea'. y team wagons. A large ana choice stock is always on hand, and the prices quoted in all cases are «'xf remely mode. ate. Only the most care- fully sel'Xted lumber and the best materials are utilized, and the vehicles produced are unsurpassed in the Domi- nion or the United States for strength, elegance of design, durability and workmanship. Orders are carefully filled and the trade of the company now extends from Halifax to Vancouver. Mr. Speight was bore in Markham in 1830 and trf all kiads, also photographs, crayons, advertising cards, etc., and make a specialty of advertising frames. They also manufacture and keep in stock frames of every description, wall pockets, music stands, easels, etc., and the trade is both wholesale ard retail. Besides the work- men employed in the factory and framing department, several canv?ssers ar" employed who solicit orders, and pictures are called for and delivered without extra charge. A native of Canada, Mr. Noble has resided in Toronto fifteen years. year with a capital stock of 940,000, and since its incep- tion has enjoyed a most prosperous career. The com- pany are manufact^irers of all classes of automatic slot vendii % machines, which are too welljcnown to need any extended description in these pages, Mr. P. H. Atkin- son is the popular manager and treasurer of the Canadian company and is likewise a native of Canada. Since assuming the control of the company's interests in the Dominion he has built up a large trade, extending to all parts of the coiuitry . From the mom-int the company's machines were introduced into the Dominion they won a most popular favour, and the demand for them is con- stantly increasing. The factory in New York city is thoroughly equipped with all the latest improved machinery an ' appliances and an ample force of hands ccnstantly employed. Thecompany's offices in this city, located in the Canada Life Building, are spacious and handsomely ."itted up. The Telephone call is .^103. NATIONAL AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE CO., LIMITED. AMERICAN manufacturers are fast coming to under- stand that Canada opens up a vast field for oper- ations, and as a result many of them have established branch companies in this country, among then, being the well-known National Automatic Vending Machine Co., Ltd., whose New York office is located at 29 Murray street, where is also the company's factoiy, and the Toronto office at room No. 84 Canada Life Building. The Canad!.' n company was incorporated in February of this MALCOLM MuBAIN. A REFERENCE to the business of the merchant tailor at once suggests the establishment of Mr. Malcolm McBain, No. 31 Queen strtst west. Mr. McBain, who was born in Scotland, where he learned his trade, came to this city in 1871 and has been estab- lished in business six yeara. He was a member of the firm of McFarlane & McBain until 1890, when be succeeded to the business and has since enjoyed a well merited success. His stock embraces a complete assort- ment of English and Scotch woollens, worsteds, overcoat- ings, suitings, trouserings and vestings, also trimmings and linings. Mr McBain makes a special business of fine custom work, and among his permanent patrons are many of the leading business men, and he also makes police uniforms to '^r.derand can always guarantee the best satisfaction in fit, material and prices. Mr. McBain is one of the best designers, cutters und makers of men's wearin'j apparel in Toronto. M. MOVER & SON. IF there is one establishment in this community that is appreciated by families more than another, it is that known as the Broadway Creamery. This store was founded and opened for business about five years ago by its present proprietors, Messrs. M. Moyer and his sons, Addison and Lanson. The/ occupy two spacious rooms, 40x75 feet— a double store, located at 408 Spadina avenue. One store is conducted as a special creamerv. embracing dairy products of all kinds, the choicesi uf butter, elegant cheese, the richest of cream and purest of milk, also fresh eggs, all of which are received daily from TORONTO, THE gUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 209 the farm. The other store handles and carries in stock the best of meats, pork, lard, canned goods, fish, fruits, vegetables, etc., making a specialty nf different kinds of sausages, which are taking the lead in the city. This house caters to the best trade and therefore handles the best to be had in all its lines and has secured a splendid patronage. Two wagons are run continually, delivering to its many customer?, and all orders are attended to with care and promptness, which is a prominent char- acteri. '.ic of the proprietors. They mean business and du business, and do it thoroughly. All are hard workers and very industrious in their business. This establish- rjent is a great convenience and a credit to the com- munity. Its prices are governed by moderation. STEPHEN MCNERNEY. THIS establishment in all respects is an admirably equipped and first-class one and receives an influen- tial and substantial patronage. The stable building, located at '^39 King street west, is well lighted and venti- lated and ihe sanitary arrangements perfect. A splendid line of hacks, coupci, victorias, pleasure vans and light livery rigs are always in readiness and careful, reliable drivers only employed. Reasonable prices is the rule at this establishment and promi't service. Mr. McNerney is a careful business man and untiring in his endeavors to please patrons. He is a native of Ireland, but has resided in Toronto for some time, and for the past twelve years established in the livery business. and banqueting hall, which is by far the most attractive and best of its kind in Canada ' it is well patronizeu by the elite of Toronto. Is fact, there is nothing in the catc.-ing or furnishing line^ worth having that cannot be found at Harry Webb's. H. E. PEAGAM. THIS industry was established several years ago by ihe present proprietor, who is a thoroughly expert and practical manufacturer of gold band and English mats, and supplies the leading photographers in Toronto. He is the only manufacturer of these goods in Toronto, and he makes a specialty of pro- ducing English Show Mats. Mr. Peagam likewise manufactures gold band and English mats, gilt bevelled edge mounts, gilt bevelled serrated edge mounts, while he also attends carefully to bevelling and re-mount- ing. He occupies a couimodious 2nd floor at 32 Temper- ance street, 40 X 60 feet in area, which is fully equipped with special machinery and appliances, operated by electric power. Orders are promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and the trade is strictly wholesale. HARRY WEBB. THE catering business is one requiring peculiar tact as well as a high order of intelligence. The lead- ing representative of this business in Toronto (and we may safely say in the Dominion) is unquestionably Mr. Harry Webb, who has devoted many years to the study of the gastronomic requirements of the peopie of Canada, and has made fine art in table efiects an espe- cial study. His wedding cakes and dinner outfits are lent not only through all Canada, but throughout the United States, and occasionally across the Atlantic. He commenced business in 1874 at 483 Yonge street, and in three yenrs the premises became too small and he bought and fitted up premises 50 x 130 at Nos. 445 and 447 Yonge street, where he has now one of the best equipped catering and confectionery ostaolishments in Canaaa. He delivers his celebrated brands of bread to over t,6oo houses in the city daily. He also opened up and carries on a restaurant at Yonge and Melinda street;, and in connection with this a spacious ball room MISSES BRYDON & WALKER. AMONG the attractive establishments O". Yonge street, that of the Misses Brydon & Walker, milliners and importers of millinery goods, is one of the most popciar. It is located at 285 on that thoroughfare and is fitted up in a tasteful style. The display of millinery is one of the finest to be seen in th» city, and comprises the latest Parisian, L.ondon and New York styles in elegant hats and bonnets and also ribbons, laces, silks, velvets and millinery goods of every description. Misses Brydon & Walker are always among the first to introduce the new styles, and as they are moderate in their prices have secured a first class, fashionable patronage. They both possess most excellent good taste and judgment, and are practical milliners of many years' experience. They have been associated and established in business for u period of eight years. Telephone call 1719. JOHN KELLER. AMONG the attractive business establishments in this city is that of Mr. John Keller, the well-known furrier, situated at 105 Queen street east. Mr. Keller, who was born in Germany, where he became a practical and proficient furrier, came to this city in i8?8 and at once started in business and has since secured a firm hold on public favor and confidence, and secured a large first-class patronage. He occupies a two-story building i3x6o feet dimensions and is v.ell prepared and equipped to attend to the requirements of the public. In the salesroom a fine display is made of furs of all kinds, for ladies and gentlemen, the assortment embracing seal sacqueii, cloaks, gloves, robes, etc , of a superior quality. Every description of furs are made up to order and a perfect fit and the best satisfaction guaranteed. Furs are also cleaned, dyed, repaired, altered, to the prevailing styles, and every care and attention is paid to customers. J. W. ISAACS. THIS gentleman is a native of England, and had long experience in merchant tailoring while yet a resident of that country. He is a practical cutter and fitter, and a direct importer of fine woollens and tailors' trim- mings, and displays as handsome and elegant goods as ary establishment in Toronto. Tweeds, woollens, wors- teds, beavers, naps, meltons, etc., for both suitings and overcoatings, are carried in large stock. lu the make-up of suits or single garments the best of trimmings are used, and the workmanship is of the best and guaranteed. Mr. Isaacs is a close student of the fashions and follows them to perfection, He isone of Toronto's really artistic tailors. There is no doubt but that gentlemen who require anything in Mr. Isaacs' line will find it a matter of interest to themselves to get his quotations in prices. Mr. Isaacs is an excellent and popular business man and citizen, and is located at 1382 Queen street west. R. B. LINTON. AMONG the most expert exponents of the art of wood- working in this city special mention should here be made of Mr. R. B. Linton, the widely known cabinet manufacturer, whose place of business is located at No. -01 Ontario street. He embarked in his present enter- prise on his own account in 1885, and by his ability, energy and industry, combined with honorable and upright methods, has achieved marked success. The workshop, which is 40 x 60 feet in dimensions, is com- plete in all its appointments, being equipped in the most complete manner with the latest wood-working machin- ery, and steady employment is given at all seasons to a competent force of skilled workmen. Mr. Linton gives his attention to all kinds of plain and fancy wood-turning and shaping, band and gig sawing, and all kinds of machine and bench work. He makes a specialty of fine cabinet work, furnishing estimates on applicatioii, meet- ing orders promptly and satisfactorily, and guarantee.ing firstnd magnitude. The premises at the corner of King and Market streets are 75 x 85 feet in area well arranged for the large and diversified assort- ment of goods that is carried,comprising crockery, notions, novelties, toys, fancy glass, tinware, cutlery, etc., and the assortment is the best and most complete to be found in the city. Experienced clerks and assistants, some sixteen in number, are employed. Mr. J. H. Blong, the agreeable proprietor, is a native ot Toronto, born in i8jo and throughout his successful business career has always pursued a liberal, honorable policy towards his patrons. The trade, which is both jobbing and retail in character, is not confined to Toronto, but comes from all parts of the Province of Ontario. W. C. ADAMS. ONE of the oldest and most successful dental prac- titioners in Toronto is W. C. Adams, whose tastefully fitted up reception parlors and operating rooms are at No. 95 King street east. Mr. Adams is a thoroughly trained and highly educated dentist and has been practis- ing his profession since 1854. He is specially successful in preserving neglected teeth, correcting deformity, and filling and extracting teeth by the latest improved methods, and makes a special business of bridge and crowu work. Mr. Adams' splendid artificial work is highly commended and he enjoys a large patronage which comes from the best classes. He is a native Canadian and has always been popular in professional and social circles during his long residence in the Queen City of Canada. Dr. Adams occupies an ofiice in con- nection with Dr. Culbert, a young practical dentist and graduate of the Royal Dental College. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. ?13 •.-/.i H. A. WRIGHT. ONE of the best established businet^.s In the real estate line in this city is that of Mr. H. A. Wright, who is also a general financial agent, valuator and accountant. Mr. Wright's experience in this business has been a long and valuable one, and he is well versed in all the details per- taining thereto. He handles and deals in all kinds of city and suburban real estate, negotiates loans on bonds and mortgages, takes the entire charge of the manage- ment of estates, pays taxes, attends to repairs, secures tenants and makes n special business of collecting rents and chattel mortgages by warrant, also serving papers for solicitors. Mr. Wright is thoroughly informed and well prepared to give an authoritative opinion on the value of improved and unimproved property, and is a thorough business man and popular citizen and has hosts of friends in the best commercial and social circles. Mr. Wright has been established in business a period of five years and occupie" a well appointed office, No. 95 Victoria street. iW. J. BAINES & CO. ONE of the best known among the representative members of the Toronto Stock Exchange is Mr. W. J. Baines, who is conducting large operations, and occupies an admirably equipped office in the York Chambers, No 9 Toronto street. Mr. Baines has been identified with stock operations many years and has secured a large influential patronage. The business he is now conducting was originally established by Hime, Baines & Co., subsequently continued by W. C. Baines, and finally came under his control. Mr. Baines buys and sells, on commission only, Canadian, English and American stocks, bonds, debentures, "^r. Full quotations are received regularly from New k, Chicago and Montreal, and any information or _ Ace is gladly fur- nished. Mr. Baines' business connections are of the most reliable, while his own reputation and standing as a stock-broker and business man are of the best character. He is a native of Canada, and for many years has resided in Toronto. TRELOAR, BLASilFORD & CO. FOR many years the manufacture of iron castings has constituted one of the most important Canadian in- dustries. Among the reliable houses engaged in this line in Toronto is that of Messrs. Treloar, Blashford & Co., whose Dominion Foundry is situated at 6 and 8 Berkeley street. This basiness was established in 1883 by Messrs. Treloar & Blashford, both of whom are thoroughly practical iron founders. The foundry and workshops are 200 feet square, and 55 skilled workmen are employed, who turn out all kinds of architectural and machinery • castings, columns, etc., and their castings are unsur- passed for smoothness and finish. They cheerfully fur- nish estimates for any description of castings, and attend carefully to designing and pattern making. The prin- cipal business of the firm, however, is engine, pump and house work. They have built the pumping engines and produced a part of the castings for the City Water Works to the entire satisfaction of the officials. Orders are Promptly filled at the lowest prices consistent with the est materials and workmanship. Messrs. Treloar and Blashford were born in Toronto. They are active com- petitors for business, liberal and just in their dealings, and are recognized as agreeable gentlemen with whom to enter into business relatione The telephone call of the office is 1498. P. McINTOSH & SON. THE most important firm in its line in Toronto is that of Messrs P. Mcintosh & Son, millers and wholesale dealers in grain, flour and feed, whose offices and ware- house are centrally situated at 81 Front street east. They are extensive manufacturers of high grade flour and breakfast cereals, their mills being located at log Front street east. This business was established twenty years ago by Mr. P. Mcintosh, who eventually admitted his son into partnership. The warehouse is a spacious three- story building, 33 x 500 feet in area, fully supplied with every facility and convenience, and here they keep a heavy and choice stock of grain, flour, cereals, feed, etc., and are the largest dealers of hay in the city. They also export hay extensively to Great Britain, France, Ger- many, and employ constantly thirty men and two travel- ing salesmen. The lowest prices prevail, and the trade of the firm extends throughout the entire Dominion. The partners are natives of Toronto, and are widly known for their business ability and promptness in meeting engagements, and are greatly respected in leading com- mercial circles. The telephone call of the house is 2237. CHICAGO RESTAURANT. THE well known Chicago Restaurant at 1 19 Bay street is not only popular on account of its cleanliness and the promptness meals are served, but of its kind in Toronto. Mr, Wm. Pickles, the courteous proprietor, has been estab- lished in business a period of eight years, and in that time built up a large trade. Two flats are occupied, each 17x52 feet and a choice stock of boots, shoes, slippers and rubbers, for ladies', gentlemen's, misses' and children's Mr. Pickles fully warrants all his goods 328 Yonge street, and is one of the most prominent on that thoroughfare. He obtains his stock of floods direct from the leading manufacturers, and is always one of the first to introduce new styles and fashions as soon as brought out. G. WARD. THE history of the house of Mr. G. Ward takes one back almost to ancient history. Sixty years is a long time in the history of a Canadian city, and the necessities for change that occur so often do not tend to special longevity in business, without fundamental changes of organization. Mr. Ward founded the business, which he still so successfully conducts, at No. 103 Church street, in 1831, and he has for many years been quoted as a standard of mercantile skill and probity. He has gained a most enviable reputation as a manufacturing jeweler and wa.chmaker, and his patronage is derivea n'om all parts of Ontario. His premises are 20 x 60 feet in dimen- sions, and his store is exceedingly attractive. Mr. Ward manufactures to order rings, chains, lockets, pins, charms, pendants, and emblems for Masonic and other orders, also medals of all descriptions, and executes electro-plat- ing, chasing, engraving, and repairing of all kinds, a specialty being made of fine watch repairing, also of diamond cutting and setting. C. H. DUNNING, ONE of the oldest among the popular family butchers is Mr. C. H. Dunning, who has been established in business since 1857, and throughout his long and succes- ful career has always enjoyed the esteem and confidence of all his many customers. Mr. Dunning is located at 387 Church street, where he occupies a neat, clean, taste- fully fitted store, equipped with ice-boxes and every con- venience. He handles and deals only in the choicest and best quality fresh, salt and smoked meats of all kinds, also lard, sausage, poultry, vegetables and farm and dairy products. He makes a specialty of corned beef, hams, bacon, etc. , and supplies a large first -class family trade, and while keeping the best quality meats and provisions is very moderate in his prices. He is ably assisted in his busi- ness by his son, a native of England. Mr. Dunning has resided in Toronto many years. A. E. FAWCETT. -wear is displayed, . „ to be strictly as represented, and among bis permanent /^NE of the most reliable and prominent chemists and patrons are the best classes of the community. A native V^ druggists in Toronto is Mr. A. E. Fawcett, who in of England, Mr. Pickles came to Canada thirteen years 1S89, succeeded to the business that had been established ago, and throughout his business career has been sue- by Mr. C. Sheppard, eight years previously, Mr. Faw- cessful and prosperous. His store is centrally located at cett's experience as a chemist and druggist has been a long and valuable one. He is located at 67 King street west, where he occupies a store 30 x 30 feet in area, fitted up in a handsome style, with plate-glass show cases and ornamental fixtures, and the slock embraces drugs, chemi- cals, pharmaceutical and proprietary preparations, drug- gists' sundries, toilet and fancy articles, perfumery, sur- gical applances, etc. Mr. Fawcett is sole agent for the celebrated Strong's Daking Powder, which is always in active demand. He was born in this city, has always resided here, and is popular as a chemist and druggist. He is an active member of the mystic circles. GROSVENOR HOUSE. THIS building is a substantial three-story stnictnre, 23 X 75 feet in dimensions, and is situated corner Yonge and Alexander streets. The house contains 50 rooms, and is neat, clean and well ordered. All the sleeping rooms are admirably lighted and ventilated, comfortably and nicely furnished. The dining-room, office, reading rooms, parlor and the bar are also attractively fitted up ana furnished. The table is supplied with the best in the market, and no pains or expense are spared by Mr. Wis- mer to make guests feel perfectly at home, while the rates are but Vi to 92 per day. The house is well patronized by the traveling public and the citizens, and It is safe to say that no others, for the rates charged, afford better accommodation. Mr. Wismer, the proprietor, was born and raised in Canada, and has resided in Tororto a number of years. He is popular as a citizen, and as a landlord knows how to welcome the coming and speed the parting guest. The situation of the house is central and convenient, and the Yonge street cars from the Union station and to all parts of the city pasS the door. -»«^gif("(»ij(.« «m^«irA-'J'y!;jri""r'-v :_,"*'«»> 216 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. D. W. ALEXANDER. I REPRESENTATIVE and one of the most important & houses in its line in Toronto, is that of Mr. D. W. Alei- *^ ander, manufacturer of sole leather, and dealer in hides, whose offices and salesrooms are centrally situated corner Church and Front streets. This extensive and steadily increasing business was established in 1875 by Mr. Alexander, whose trade now ex- tends not only throughout the an- tire Dominion but also to the United States, £urope,Great Britain and South America. Mr. Alex- ander's tanneries are located at Huntsville, Bracebridge and Port Elgin, and em- ployment is furnished to a lar^e force of operatives. The trade is strictly whi 'lesale, and the sole leather produced is unsurpassed for quality, durability and finish. Mr. Alexander imports hides from the United States ani South America, and transacts a business of over Veoo.ooo annually. T'" warehouse is a spacious four-story brick building, 44 X 150 feet in area, the first floor being utilized for offices and the shipping department, and the swond, third and fourth floors for the storage of leather and hides. Mr. Alexander makes liberal advances when required on consignments of hides, and promptly fills orders for leather at the lowest jossible prices. He was born in Scotland, but has resided in Toronto for the last twenty-five years. He sustains a high reputation for just dealing, and is greatly respected in trade circles. Orricc k W*jicHew*i.Teae«T» CHERRY STREET HOTEL. A WELL-KNOWN and popular hotel in this city is the Cherry Street Hotel, Mr. J.J. Darcy, pr j)rie- tor, situated at the corner of Cherry and Front streets. The building, a commodious briok structure, was originally a school-house for a period of 45 years. In 1890 it W4S remodeled and rebuilt into a hotel, and opened by Mr. Robert Irvine as The Irvine House. On the aoth June, 1892, he was succeeded by Mr. Darcy, the present proprietor, who refitted and refurnished the house throughout and has since conducted it as the Cherry Street Hotel, in a manner greatly redounding to his credit. The house contains upwards of 40 neatly furnish- ed sleeping rooms, besides ladies' and gentlemen s parlors, sitting roonts, a well equipped dining room and office. The very best to be oblainea in the market is served daily in the dining room, and in the well kept bar can always be found the choicest imported wines, liquors, ales, beer, porter, stout and cigars. The house is but a short dis- tance from the Don station of the Grand Trunk railway, and it has a reputation of being the best tioo a day house in 1 v. onto. Mr. Darcy is asocial, genial landlord, and knows bow to welcome the coming and speed the parting guest. F. WELSMAN. ALTHOUGH a comparrvtively young man, and estab- lished in business on his own account only since the summer of 1887, Mr. F. Welsraan, "The Jeweler," at No. 780 Queen street eact, has already acquired a patronage second to none in his line in this part of the city. The store is compact, ample, and neatly fitted up, the display being attractive, and a large assortment is kept constantly on hand. The stock includes handsome gold and silver watches of all the leadinf makes, superL diamonds and diamond jewelry, elegant Jjovelties in ear- rings, pendants, brooches, lace pins, rings, scarf pins, chains, lockets, bracelets, etc., also French, Swiss and American clocks, solid silver and plated ware, art novel- ties, bronzes, opera glasses, spectacles, and other optical goods, and everything usually found in a first -class estab- lishment of this kind. Repairing of all kinds is done in prompt and superior manner, while special attention is given to diamond mounting, and the setting of precious stones. Mr. Welsman is a thoroughly expert watchmaker and jeweler, and one of our most promising young busi- ness men. SMITH & CO. THE firm of Smith & Co. are properly ranked among the leading exponents of the merchant tailoring art in Toronto, and sustain a well deserved reputation alike for fine workmanship and excellent fabrics, and for honorable and equitable methods of dealing with the public. The work turned out by them is of a very super, lor character, and first-class goodsonly are kept in stock, while moderate prices prevail. Mr. W. H. Smith was formerly in the same Una of business in East Toronto. In i8go he removed to this city, and has since been located at No. 284 Queen street west. Their sales- room is neatly and attractively fitted up. They employ a competent force of skilled cutters and tailors, and keep on hand always a full and fine assortment of imported Canadian woollens and worsteds, fancy cassimeres, cloths, cheviots, tweeds, diagonals, corkscrews, fashionable suit- ings, trouserings, overcoatings, etc., from which the most fastidious in dress can make selection. Mr. Smith is a thoroughly practical cutter and all-round tailor of ample experience, and is a master of the art in all its branches. He is of Canadian birth. WILLIAM BLAIKIE. AN industrial establishment of importance in Toronto is the brass foundry of Mr. Wm. Blaikie, located at 33 Richmond street east. Mr. Blaikie has had an extended experience in this business, and although only established a few months, he has built up a large and steadily growing trade. The premises are equipped with special tools and appliances, operated by electric power, and Mr. Blaikie manufactures all kinds of hrass and bronze castings for outside work fur the trade and also manufactures and deals in babbit metal. He employs only skilled workmen, fills orders promptly and estimates are given for work of any magnitude and the best satis- faction guaranteed. A native of Scotland, Mr. Blaikie has resided in Toronto for some time and is well known. He is a progressive and enterprising business man, well deserving the success which has attended his ably directed efforts. SIMPSON & ARMSTRONG. NO other photographic establishment in the city pre- sents in so perfect a manner the remarkable improve- ments made during recent years in the art as does tha studio of Messrs. Simpson & Armstrong, which is located at No. 336 Queen street east. This is a young house, having been founded by these gentlemen in 1893, and already its patronage is of the most gratifving character. The premises consist of two' floors, tastefully and elegantly furnished, and in the operating rooms are in use all the latest appliances, and the best of light accessories. Pictures are taken by the instantaneous process, and patrons can at any time ha ve duplicate orders filled from the preserved negatives. Photographs of all sizes are taken, old pictures are recopied and enlarged, and portraits are likewise finished in oil, water colors, India ink, or crayon. The great secret in this art is the easy, life-lika and natural pose given to the sitter and in this respect the gallery has gaineid a first class reputation. Both partners are thorough masters of their art. "They ara of Canadian birth. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 817 WM. ROBINSON. ABOUT the largest and besf appointed store devoted to the sale of meats in this section of Toronto is that of Mr. \Vm. Robinson, the widely known and popular family butcher, at No. 268 ^ueen street east. It is spacious, well kept, and in all respects a first-class establishment, the finest in the vicinity, and hasa very large and influential patronage. Fine goods only are handled, while the lowest prices prevail. The store is 20x35 feet '» dimensions, fitted up in first-class style. Several assistants are employed, and wagons call for and deliver orders at residences free of charge. A large and carefully selected stock is constantly kept on hand, and includes choice city dressed beef, Canada mutton, lamb, veal, pork, corned beef, fine hams and bacon, sausages, poultry and game in season, vegetables, lard, and all meat products. Mr. Robinson buys and sells on a cash basis, and is thereby enabled to offer to the public the choicest goods at prices that defy competition. He is a native of England, and is well worthy of the great success he has achieved. He has been engaged in this line of trade here since 1876. JAMES BONNER. NOWHERE in this city can there be found a finer stock of men's furnishings than in the establishment of Mr. James Bonner, at 173 Yonge street, which is with- out exception one of the few fine gent's furnishing estab- lishments in the city. Established in 1868, its name has become 'he synonym of high character, and whatever is best in the market is always to be found at this house. The spacious store is one large emporium of fashionable and seasonable goods, containing a fine and varied stock of linen shirts, collars and cuffs, neckwear, underwear, hosiery, suspenders, handkerchiefs, etc. Mr. Bonner is a large importer, and purchases his goods direct {rom the best manufacturers and jobbers in England, Gerntany, France, and the United States, and offers to hiscustomers the most seasonable and fashionable goods at most reasonable prices. A branch store is also operated at 211 Yonge street, and the trade of the house is drawn from the lead- ing and best dressed citizens. D. L SCHULTZ. A POPULAR establishment in this city is that of Mr. D. L. Schultz, importer of fine gents' furnishings, * ..ated at 346 Yonge street. This business was originally established in 1883 by Mr. Geo. Rogers, and a year after he was succeeded by Mr. Schultz. The store is taste- fully arranged and fitted up, and the assortment of goods Splayed one of the finest and best to be seen in the city. and embraces new and fashionable neckwear, fme white and colored shirts, silk and woolen underwear, collars, cuffs, hosiery, gloves, etc.; fine shirts to order being a specialty, and every care is exercised to Tender the best satisfaction. Mr. Schultz is a Canadian by birth, and resides in Guelph, Ont. Mr. E. J. Fallis, who has the entire management of the business, is well known in this city. He is a practical business man, and en|oys the esteem and confidence of all having dealings with him. S. TIDY & SON. AMONG the best known florists in Toronto is the firm of S. Tidy & Son, whose handsome store is at rime oyster. \ > in season, and the best quality choco- ates, bonbons, ^.d pure confectionery. Ice cream and oysters are served, Also delicious fountain drinks with pure fruit syrups, and everything in his line is the choicest. Mr. Wellwood is an enterprising Canadian and has resided in Toronto a period of ten years. and interior decorations of every kind, also linen window shades, etc. The goods are all of a superior quality and among the finest to be found in the city. The firm fur- nish estimates and enters into contracts for house, sign, and fresco painting, paper hanging, and interior decora- tive work, graining, glazing, kalsomining, etc. Fifteen skilled ban& are employed and a special feature is made of glass signs of every description, and wooden signs oi all kinds, and price tickets, also warehouse tinting, wire signs, etc' Mr. R. Benson, the active co-partner, is popularly known as one of the leading painters and decorators in this citv. He was born in Canada and is well and popularly known in Toronto. mfmmmmm'''^'^ mm ifi^mim Pil mm tso TORONTO, THB QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. G. V. POSTER. AMONG thoie actively engaged manufacturing clothing in Toronto none are more practical or better qualifiaa for the business than Mr. Geo. V. Foster. He it located at jt Temiwrance street, where he occupies a flat on the 2nd floor of the famous Wesley building and is well provided with every convenience for conducting operations on a large scale. The sewing machines are operated by electric power and a num^r of operators kept constantly employed. Mr. Foster makes a specialty of manufacturing fine coats of the very best imported material for the trade and turn out on an average fifty per week. His work is executed with skill in a superior manner and the goads are always in active demand. Mr. Foster is a young enterprising business man and well deserves the success which has rewarded his ably directed efforts. He is a native of the State of Michigan and has resided in Toronto since 1887. E. FERRYMAN. THE most fashionable and leading establishment in its line in Toronto is that of Mr. E. Ferryman at 360 Yonge street. The business -Aras established by Mr. Ferryman twenty years ago and from its inception has been successful and prosperous. The store occupied is 40 X 100 feet in size and filled with a large assortment of goods comprising ladies' underclothing, baby linen, Jersevs, boys cloth, Highland ind Jersey suits, corsets, christening robes and cloaks, f;loves, hosiery, table and slate linens, laces, embroideries, curtains, printr, cottons, blankets, ribtx>ns, collars and wool goods of every description. Mr. Ferryman also manufactures to order ladies' underwear, corsets, baby linen, etc., in the lateit fashionable style and is very reasonable in his prices. He is of English birth, and has resided in Toronto since 1873. He is a courteous gentle.nan and has always sustained a high reputation as a business man and citizen. PARKDALE BAZAAR. THIS business is admirably managed and from the outset has received a liberal patronage. The Bazaar is situated at 1420 Queen street west, and is taste- fully fitted up and contains a large and varied assort- ment of goods embracing stationery of every kind, art goods, wall papers in new handsome designs, window blinds, prepared paints, picture frames, toys in endless variety, sheet music, music books, tennis outfits, sporting goods, fishing tackle, trunks valises, etc. The stock is large, full and complete and as popular prices prevail business is active and brisk. Newspapers, daily and weekly, and periodicals areaiso kept in stock and supplied at publishers' prices. L. FAREWELL. ONE of the most successful business houses in this city is that of Mr. L. Farewell the popular batter and furrier located at 334 Yonge street. Mr. Farewell has been established in business since 1884 and has secured a large and influential patronage. He occupies two flats, each 10 x6o feet in dimensions, and .1 fine dis- filay is made of the newest styles of hats of all the lead- ng English and American makers, also caps and a com- plete line of elegant furs of every kind. Mr. Farewell imports and manufactures furs to order and i,. this special branch of his business he offers the best inducements in quality and prices. He is an active business man and has many friends in the best commercial and social circles. He was born in Canada and has resided in Toronto up- wards of twelve years. Mr. Farewell is a leader in his line of business and always one of the first to introduce the latest styles in hats and furs. DENT'S DRY GOODS STORE. A WELL patronized retail dry goods store on Yonge street is that popularly known as Dent's at 330 on that thoroughfare. This now flourishing business was established in 1880 by the present proprietor and from the outset has been successful and prosperous. The store is 20 X 60 feet in area and in its fittings and appoint- ments perfect and complete. A large stock of care- fully selected goods is always carried, comprising silks and dress fabrics in great variety, also woolens, domes- tics, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishings, ribbons, laces, hosiery, gloves, domestics, notions, trimmings, etc. Prices are governed by moderation and as a consequence busi- ness is always active and brisk. Polite clerks are always in attendance and every attention given patrons. M.v Dent is a native of England and came to Toronto fifty years ago from Seafortb, Huron Co. W. WHARIN & CO. THE establishment of Messrs. Wharin & Company, the well-known watchmakers and jewellers, is probably the oldest of its kind in the city of Toronto, and has at all times been one of the foremost and most liberally patronized. Mr. Wharin, who is the sole proprietor, the company being nominal, was born in England, and came to this city in 1843. Eleven years later he embarked in his present line of business, and is now located at 433 Spadina avenue, where he occupies a ground floor, 17 X 40 feet in dimensions, well arranged, and filled with a splendid variety of valuable and beautiful goods. Here are to be seen a large assortment of English, Swiss, and American gold and silver watches, elocki, jewelry, silver- ware, spectacles and leading novelties. Gold and silver jewelry is manufactured and repaired 00 shortest notice, English, French and American clocks are repaired, silver- ware is replated, and spectacles are fitted to suit the sight. Special attention is given to the adjusting and re- pairing of fine articles, while prices are placed at the low- est point of moderation. Mr. Wharin confines himself to the handling of only first-class reliable goods, and is a recognized leader in his important branch of trade. I T.WALKER. THIS enterprise has been in active operation for cloaa on to half a century, steadily growing in public favor, and fully sustains to-day its old-time reputation for stability and reliability, while its patronage it fully commensurate with its name and standing. The incep- tion of this business dates from 1847, when it was founded by the firm of Walker 4' Wilson, of which the senior member was the father of the present proprietor. In 1872 ho assumed sole coiitrol, and conducted the business alone until the year of his death, 1887, when he was succe>!ded by his son, an experienced practical man of unquestionable ability and reputation. The premises utilized at 119 George street have an area nf 30X go feet and are throughout well equipped for the purpose of the business. Four experienced assistants are employed, and as a horseshoer Mr. Walker has few, if any, equals in the city. Mr. Walker was born and brought up in this city. W. LLOYD WOOD, ONE of the most popular pharmacies in the city is that of Mr. W. Lloyd Wood, whose store at the corner of Church and Gerrard streets, is tastefully fitted up, complete in all appointments and well stocked with a choice carefully selected assortment of drugs of all kinds, chemicals, pharmacr^uticals, perfumes, toilet articles, and supplies for the sick room. 'The prescription department is under the immediate supervision of Mr. Wood, and it is almost needless to say that physicians' orders are filled and medicines dispensed with the greatest care and accur- acy. Pure flesh drugs, imported from leading manufactur- ers of England and United States, only are used, and patrons are always courteously treated. Mr. Wood is wholesale agent in Canada for Listerine and Lithiated Hydrangea, Eraser's tablet triturates, nd Gilpin, Lang- don St Co's. assayed drugs. The patronaf;e of this estab- lishment, now already Urge, is steadily lacreaiing each succeeding year. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. Ml DOANE BROTHERS. DOANG'S livery stablea are firat-claM In every respect, and are admirably conducted by F. and j, Doane in a manner greatly redounding to their credit. The stables have been established 35 years, and since 1873 the premises ""w occupied at 621 and 623 Yunite •trei.( have l)een utilized. The building is two s'" and basement high, 50x130 feet in area, and ailurds ample accommodation for 45 horses besides many carriages. Throughout the building is well ventilated, drained and lighted, and the sanitary arrangements per- fect. Messrs. Doane own a number of fine stylish horses, and a number of fashionable coupes, hacks, victorias, phaetons, etc., which are kept for livery purposes, and orders (or weddings, parties, theaters, shopping, also funerals receive immediate attention, and drivers in livery furnished when desired. Horses are boarded by the week or month and properly cared for, and the pur- chase and sale of horses negotiated on satisfactory terms. Messrs. Doane, who were born and raised in Canada, are popular with their many patrons, and alert and assiduous in their requirements. Their outfit of horses and carnages is one of the best in the city, while the charges are always reasonable. They are young man, active, progres- sive and enterprising, and employ fifteen staolemen, grooms, and drivers in their establishment. I W. R. STEWART. ONE of the most popular head quarters lor food supplies in the eection of the city in which it ia located iz th" "Home Market,' Mr. W. R. Stewart, proprietor, located at 6O5 and 667 Queen street east. Mr. Stewart established the Home Market in 1890, and from the start has been doing a largn and prosperous business. The Market is neatly fitted up, and the slock carried embraces ataplejand.fancy groceries of every description ; provisions, including fresh, salt and smoked meats of all kinds, farm produce, dairy products, lard, sausage, poultry, etc. Farm produce is a specialty with Mr. Stewart, and he always has the finest and best. He receives his supplies fresh daily, avA fills orders at the lowest prices. Mr. Stewart was born in Canada, rjid has lived in Toronto four years. He is a thoroughly reliable business man and has always sustained a high reputation. JOHN T. WILSON. ONE of the oldes* established and most noted manu- facturers of tin, sheet iron, and copper work in this section of Toronto is Mr. John T. Wilson, whose store and workshops are situated at 166 Queen street west. Mr. Wilson, who is a thoroughly expert and practical metal worker, established this business as far back as 1870. f- manufactures to order all kinds of sheet metal work. wing at all times an 'efficient staff of workmen, and b. . ; . practical mechanic himself, accounts in a manner for his success Mr. Wilson occupien a spacious four-story building 100 x 30 feet In dimensions, and keeps constantly on hand a heavy and choice stock of hardware, general house furnishing goods, atoves, lamp goods, cutlery, etc., which are o(Tere«hom it is highly recommended. Mr. Robinson is a careful and painstaking business man, and very popular with his many patrons. R. B. ELGIE. ONE of the best equipped establishments of its kind in this city is that of Mr. R. B. Elgie, box and caso manufacturer and box wood printer, and dealer in lumber and machine made wood work. Mr. Elgie who was bom in this city has always been an active business man and and four years ago started in his present line of business on Spadina avenue, where he was subsequently burnt 0U4, and in 1892 he secured and has since occupied the premises in which he is now located, numbers 19 to 23 Alice street. Here he utilizes four flats, each 45 x 80 feet in dimensions, fitted with special wood-working machinery operated by a 64 horse-power steam engine, and the services of twelve workmen are brought into requisition. All kinds of boxes, crates, and packing cases are made to order. Mr. Elgie is provided with a box printing mac>':.e run by steam power for printing on wood, and orders in this line are executed neatly and expeditiously. A full stock o.' lumber is also carried by Mr. Elgie, and he is doing a large prospeio|ii business. D. PYKE. ^ FOR a period of 12 years Mr. D. Pylce has given his attentior. to the manufacture of tents, flags, awnings, sails, water-proof clothing, etc., and in that time has built up a trade widely diffused throughout the Province of Ontario. He is located at 157 King street east, and occupies a three story building 27 x 60 feet in area. The first flat is the general salesroom and factory, the second is for storage of stock, and the third for manufacturing water-proof horse and waggon covers. Mr. Pykemakesa specialty of family camping and lawn tents, ornamental awninf s for dwellings, also flags of all nations, vessel pjid yacht sails water-proof coats, hats and tarpaulins. He also deals in vessel sundries, and has tents of all kinds and sizes to rent. The trade is both wholesale ac '. retail. Twelve skilled hands are employed in the dif- ferent departments, and a brisk business is carried on. Mr. Pike is a native of Canada and has resided in Toronto 18 years. GOODMAN & CO. A POPULAR men's furnishing goods hoase in this city is that of Goodman & Co. at 302) Yonge street. This business was established in 1887, and under thb able direction and management of Mr. C. E. Goodman, a large first clasn patronage has been secured. Two floors each 20 x 60 feet in area are occupied, and in the salesroom a fine display is made of everything in the line of men's furnishings, comprising elegant neck wear in all the fashionable styles, white and colored shirts, under- wear in sUk, M'ool, etc., hosiery, gloves, etc. English collars and cufft. being a specialty. Fine shirts are made to order, and satisfaction guaranteed as to fit, qual y of material and workmanship. The house is one of the leaders of fashion in men's furnishings and always the first to introduce the latest London styles. Mr. Good- man was born in Canada and has resided in Toronto since 1888. WM. WYTHE. IN the construction of special machinery, novelties and fine tools, no maker in those lines in Toronto excels Mr. W. Wythe, the widely known machtnest, pattern mm mmmmmm TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 233 ■ ■?" • maker, and die sinker, whose office and workshop are located corner Britain and George streets. This useful indnstry was ei blished in i88^, on Adelaide street west, but in i8go it was removed to its present (quarters. Mr. Wythe is ore of the most expert mechanical engineers and designers in Canada, and his patronage extends not only throughout the entire Dominion, but also to Great Britain. He occupies two spacious floors each being 36 X 72 feet in area, or about 6000 square feet of space, and 22 first class mechanics are employed, who turn out all kinds of novelties in machinery, also fine tools, cutting and stamping dies, and press work of every description. Mr. Wythe also attends carefully to polishing and buffing, and makes a specialty of nickel, bronze and copper plat- ing, anj the constructing of patterns ; nd models in brass and iron. Mr. Wythe is a native of Hamilton, Ont., but has resided in '^oronto for the last 23 years. T. A. CROW. ONE of the best carriage and wagon builders in this City is Mr. T. A. Crow, who has been established a period of twelve years, and is located at number 6ig Yonge street. The premises are a« x 100 feet in dimen- sions, and Mr. Crow employs only practical workmen who are under his immediate supervision, and builds to order all kinds of carriages, and light and heavy wagons of the best materials and in the strongest manner. Every vehicle is fully warranted, and rpparing also receives prompt attention. A special branch of the business is horse-shoeing, and here horses are shod on the latest veterinary principles, shoes re-set, defective shoeing remedied and particular care given to interfering, qnarter crack corns, etc. Mr. Crow is popularly known as a leading a. -iage and wagon builder and horse shoer, and many of the fine carriages and wagons to be seen on the streets of Toronto came out of this workshop. Mr. Crow has resided in Toronto some years. HENRY T. BROWN. THE prosperous business now being conducted by Mr. Henry T. Brown, proprietor of the meat^arket. No. a St. Lawrence Market, was originally established in '863 by Robison & Brown. In 1878, Mr. H. Brown suc- ceeded to the business, and in 1883 he was followed by his son, the present proprietor. The business is both wholesale and retail, and is drawn from the best families, leading hotels, restaurrnts and dealers. Mr. Brown obtains his stock from th< best producing sections, and always has the choicest an>3 finest meats to be found in the market, and all kinds of fresL and salt meats are made a specialty. On an average from 30 to 40 head of large and small cattle are butchered and dressed every week, and ample refrigeration and cold storage is pro- vided. He was bom and raised in ToroniO, and has had an experience extending over a period of 20 years as a butcher. Six hands are employed and three delivery carts in constant service, and orders are filled and delivered promptly. P. HIGGINS & CO. ONE of the best known foot-wear emporiums In Toronto is that of Messrs. P. Higgins & Co., at 144 Yonge street. It is also one of tne oldest and was established by the firm in 1863. The premises occupy the first and second floors of the building, and a heavy stock of goods is carried. The firm do a large retail and jobbing business, and deal in the finest boots, shoes and slippers, and make a specialty oi the best quality Ameri- can made boots and shoes, and gentlemen's hand sewed goods, and also keep a full assortment of rubbers, trunks and valises. The goods carried in stock are the best productions of the most distinguished manufacturers, are of fashionable style, perfect w" kmanship and the finest materials. They are always the first to introduce the new styles, and can offer better inducements to buyers than any others in the tiade. Mr. P. Higgins was born in Ireland and brought to Canada by his parents when six months old. He has for many years been a resident of Toronto, and is well and favorably known in business circles. ALBERT WELCH. ONE of the most reliable manufacturing tinsmiths, plumbers and gas fitters in this section of Toronto is Mr. Albert Welch, whose store and workshop are situated at 304 Queen street west. This industry was established 16 years ago by Messrs. Hubbard Brothers, who con- ducted it till i8go, when Mr. A. Welch became the sole proprietor. He occupies a spacious floor 100 x 22 feet in area, and hi re he keeps a large stock of gas, oil and coal cooking and hdating stoves and ranges, tinware of all kinds, gas fittings, baths, water closets, sinks, iron and lead pipe, etc. This store is headquarters for Gurney's gas and coal cooking stoves and ranges, the Kitchen Witch and Duchess of Oxford of this firm being unrivalled. Mr. Welch carries the best selection of new and second-hand stoves in Toronto, and attends carefully to stove r'.pairing, plumbing, gas fitting and jobbing. He employs 12 skilled workmen, and transacts a business of over 9i2,ooo yearly. Mr. Welch enters into contracts and undertakes the entire plumbing of the largest build- ings, giving the greatest satisfaction. He is a Canadian by birth and highly respected. Telephone call 1703. THE CANADIAN MINERAL WOOL CO, THIS valuable industry, located at 122 Bay street, was established z88g, and in Feb. 1892 it was formed into a stock compauy with ample capital. Mr. Garrett Brown being the president, Mr. L. E. Hambly, vice- president ; and Mr. I. M. Sinclair, secretary and treasurer. The Canadian Mineral Wool Company manufactures fire and frost proof mineral wool, steam pipe and boiler coverings. It also deals at wholesale in asbestos shsathing and cement, and makes a specialty of house insulation. At present the company imports its mineral wool from the United States, but it intends im- mediately to secure its supplies from Canada. The company's goods are unequalled for quality and relia- bility, and have no superiors in the United States or the Dominion. Orders are filled with care and dispatch at the lowest possible figures, and the trade of the company now eztsnos throughout all sections of Canada. mm m mmtmmmmmmf''* ^Wff^^' 224 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. CEO. CARLETON. THIS gentle man founded this business in 1889 and from the start his success was both marked and well deserved. He occupies very spacious premises at 772 and ^74 Queen street east, well adapted for the purposes ol his business, a'..d which afford him ev .ry facility for its convenient prosecution on a broad and substa:ttial basis. Ample cold storage is at hand and the establishment is, in every respect, one of the best equipped in the city. The stock handled is heavy and comprehensive and its composition varies according to the seasons. The house is headquarters for the finest brands of Canadian and American oysters, both in the shell and in bulk, imported and native fruits, salt and smoked fish, fancy groceries, table delicacies, canned goods, potted meats, game, poultry, vegetables, etc. Ice cream, soda water, etc., are made in vast quantities on the premises and a specialty is made of supplying parties, supptrs, pic-nics, etc. with quantities to suit and at lowest pr;res: The trade is large and the patronage first-class and permc. lent. Mr. .Carleton was born in the United States, and since taking up his residence in Toronto has made hosts of friends by his liberal and honorable methods. . ■, THE CLAUSS SHEAR CO. THIS business was established in Tremont, O., U.S.A., in 1878 and has had a most wonderful and prosper- ous growth. Since establishing its Canadian branch, which is located at 67 Adelaide street, the company has built up a very extensive trade covering every portion of the Dominion. For finish and superior cutting qualities the goods manufactured by this company have no equals in the market. For detailed description and prices of goods we would advise dealers to send for illustrated catalogue to Vernon F. Tobias, manager of the Toronto ofiBce. Mr. Tobias, who is a native ofOhio, U.S.A., has been in the employ of the company for five years and is a young and energetic business man, who is thoroughly well posted in the manufacture of these goods and is rapidly extending the trade of the company throughout the Dcminioa. ALEXANDER & SON. THIS business was established in 1873 ^y H. S. Alexander & Son, but since the ist January, 1893, has been continued under the present name and style. The premises occupied at 76 larvis street are perfectly arranged and equipped for all practical purposes of the business and a large stock of wall papers, centre pieces, friezes, mouldings and everything in the line of material for interior decoration is carried. 1'he goods have been carefully selected and embrace the newest and most popular styles. Twenty skilled hands are regularly em- ployed in the house, sign, paper hanging and decorative branches, and estimates are furnished and contracts taken for work of any magnitude and satisfaction guaran- teed in all cases. The rare skill and good taste of J. Alexander are proverbial in the trade and the extensive Eatronage represents the most desirable city and subur- an custom. Mr. Alexander is a native of Toronto, practical to this business in all branches and has achie.'ed a wide reputation. JAS. BROCKLEBANK. THIS business lias been established in the present lo- cation, corner Dundas and Kecle streets a period of three years and in that ti: <; secured a large and flourishing trade. The store is 25 x 125 feet and admir- ably arranged and well adapted in every way for all practical purposes of the business. An extensive stock IS carried comprising everything in the line of hardware for builders, also shelf goods, locksmiths' supplies, fine cutlery, Art Garland stoves and ranges, which are a specialty, also a full line of tinware, lamps and lamp goods which are a specialty. A full stock of paints is kept ; also oils, varnishes, glass, putty, etc. Mr. Brockleh^nk has always sustained a high reputation as a merchant and carefully looks after the wants of his customers. He is moderate in his prices and fully guarantees all goods sold to bo strictly as represented. J. A. HARRISON. THIS business was established in i8go by Ormiston & Harrison and recently came under his sole control. His office and yard are located at the corner Queen and Fuller streets, and every facility and convenience is provided for meeting the demands of patrons. The stock of coal and wood carried is exceptionally large and is all under cover from rain and snow. The coal dealt in comes from Scrantnn, Pa., and is of a superior quality ; soft coal is also dealt in, and maple, beech and pine wood and slabs which are sawed and split on the premises by a machine operated by a 7H.P. &team engine. Com- petent workmen are employed and three delivery teams always in service. Mr. Harrison fills orders at short notice and fully guarantees full weigh; and measure and the best satisfaction. Mr. Harrison is a native of Canada. He is a business man of energy and enterprise and has resided in Toronto lot some years. His Tele- • phone call is 5358. WM. DUNN. THE Avenue meat market is one of the most popular establishments of its kind in Toronto. It is located at 848 Yonge street, has dimensions of 20x60 feet, and is ably presided over by Mr. Wm. Dunn, who has throughout his business career, embracing a period of eight years, always been popular as a family butcher and enjoyed the esteem of all his many patrons. The market is equipp-d with ample refrigerators and every convenience is at hand for attending to the requirements of customers. The stock is always fresh and comprises choice meats of all kinds, also sausage, corned beef, salt and smoked meats, lard and poultry, game and vegetables when in season. Mr. Dunn selects his cattle with care, which are slaughtered and dressed under his immediate supervision, and he always has the finest and best to be obtained in the city. Orders are called for daily, filled correctly and delivered promptly. Reason- able prices is the rule in this establishment. He is a progressive business man, active, enterprising and ener- getic. His patronage comes from all classes of the community and is steadily growing each succeeding year. E. A. HARRINGTON. AMONG the professional men in Toronto, it is safe to say that none enjoy public confidence in a greater degree than E. A. Harrington, D.D.S., of 95 King street east. Dr. Harrington, although a young man, has had a valuable experience in his profession, is a graduate of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, ond honor graduate in the faculty of dentistry of Trinity University, where he received the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, with first-class honors. He has been particularly successful in difficult dental operations re- quiring skill and professional knowledge, and it kind, coui eous and careful to a degree that makes dreaded dental woik practically painless. Dr. Harrington|s office, though only temporarily at 95 King street east, is fitted with the latest and best dental chair and appliances that can be procured. Crown and bridge work, gold work of every kind, teeth without plates, plate work in gold, aluminium, vulcanite and celluloid ; also appliances for cleft palate are among Mr, Harrington's specialties. Also after others have failed to give satisfaction in a plate. Dr. Harrington will take the case in hand and make absolutely no charge unless fit and appearance are satisfactory. He enjoys a large city and out of-town patronage, those coming from a distance making appoint- ments ahead by mail. TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED. 226 THE TORONTO PRESSED BRICK AND TERRA COTTA CO. IN the manufacture of Pressed Brick of all kinds, the most noted concern ia this section is that known as The Toronto Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company, whose office is situated at No. 12 Arcade. This reliable Company was organized in 1888 with large capital, and its trade now extends throughout the entire Dominion. Mr. C. B. Murray, the secrrtary and manager, who was born in Canada, brings grct experience coupled with an intimate knowledge of the requirements of Iht most critical builders, architects and property owners. The works, which have an area of 100 acres, are located at Milton. Here the dry press machinery is utilized, which prevents any possibility of the cracking of the bricks when being burnt in the kiln. Sixty skilled workmen are employed at the works, and the machinery is operated by a superior 105 horse-power steam engine. They manufacture buff, drab, red, and vitrified brick, also. Terra Cotti roof and floor tiles, and these bricks and tiles have no superiors in Canada, the United States or Europe. The works last year produced 4,000,000 brick, and laige quantities of Terra Cotta tile. The Company's bricks have been used extensively in the Confederation Life building, the Palmer Road Baptist church, Mr. Kemp's residence, Board of Trade buildings, Wickliffe College, etc., also in buildings in Montreal, London, St. Thomas, Hamilton, Vancouver, and Charlotte, Prince Edwards Island. Mr. E. W. Wyatt, the manager, is a practical man, a native of England, now a resident of Toronto thirty-five years, and was one of the oTCanizers of the business. The telephone call of the office is 60. W. H. COX. A REVIEW of Toronto's mercantile houses would be manifestly incomplete without more than passing notice of that of Mr. W. H. Cox, dealer in new and second-hand furniture, stoves, crockery, carpels, etc., at No. 172 Queen street east. This substantial establish- r.ient was founded by Mr. Cox in 1872, and during the twenty-one years that have since intervened its history has been a record of continued progress, building up a large, permanent trade. The store is 20 x 75 feet in dimensions, neatly fitted up with every modern convenience, and the stock embraces everything in the house-furnishing line, stoves and ranges, parlor, dining-room, and chamber sets, hall, library and kitchen furniture, easy and rocking chairs, folding beds, ice-chests, lounges, sofas, and couches, carpets, crockerv, earthenware, glassware, and kitchen utensils, etc., etc. New and second-hand furniture is bought, sold and exchanged, and a specialty is made of attending auction sales and securing any desired article for a customer. Mr. Cox also attends to expressage and cartage, moving furniture, etc. , and employs careful and painstaking men. Mr. Cox is a native of England, and has for many years been a popular and highly respected member of Toronto business circles. He is a member of the Sons of England and United Workmen. I J. & G.GRAY. T is of the utmost necessity that the plumbing and sanitation of buildings and residences be effected with competent engineering skill and careful attention to details. One of the mose reliable firms of plumbers, gas and steamfitters in this city is that of Messrs. Gray Bros., whose office, showroom and workshop is at 176 Queen street east. Gray Bros., the co-partners -..e both prac- tical men of experience in all branches of this business, and have bt.'n associated for a period of about nine years, and ii, .hat time carried through to successful completion many important contracts and orders, A full stock of plumbers';and g >sfitters', and steam ana hot water heating apparatus, also baths, closets, urinals, basins, sinks, chandeliers, brackets, etc., is carried, and a force of skilled workmen kept constu.itly employed. The premises occupied are 20 x 80 feet in dimensions, and equipped with every facility and convenience for all pur- poses of the business. Sanitary plumbing, arranging drainage and ventilationlreceiving the attention of the firm, also piping buildings and dwelling for the introduction of water, gas and steam and hot water for heating purposes. The firm execute work according to modern ideas on scien- tific principles, and also attend to repairing and jobbing, and are ready to execute all orders and furnish estimates when required. Messrs. Gray Bros, are both natives of Canada, and are active business men of high standing ia this community. They give their personal attention to all work entrusted to them, and can always guarantee the i>est satisfaction. C. W. COLEMAN. AMONG those in Toronto who devote their attention to fine watch .ind chronometer repairing is Mr. C. W. Coleman, who has been establish^ in the business since '863 and occupies a flat in the building. No, 10 King street west. Mr. Coleman makes a specialty of doing work for the trade and individuals and keeps in his employ six skilled hands. Watches, clocks, also jewelry and music boxes are repaired in the best manner, and all work fully warranted. He also cares for and keeps clocks at private residences in repair by the year, and also deals in foreign watches, watch materials, tools, etc., and, besides a large local business, supplies a trade widely diffused throoghout the Dominion. Mr. Coleman was bom in the Itle of Wight, but came to Toronto in 1849, and spent about 12 years in perfecting his trade in the cities of the United States. Mr. Cole- man is agent for English chimijg, ball and mantel clocks, and can supply the trac'e at manufactures' prices. He has tor many years repaired the chronometers and other instruments at the Observatory, and also for the Marine Department of the Dominion Government. CHARLES FIELD. IN the manufacture of Suction Fans and Pressure Blow- ers in the city of Toronto, a prominent house is that of Mr. Charles Field, located at 124 Queen street east. Mr. Field, who is a practical and able machinist, estab- lished this business in 1870, and his patronage extends throughout the principal cities of Ontario. The work- shops are fully equipped with special tools and machinery operated by steam power, and a number of first-class workmen are employed. Mr. Field is sole manufacturer of The Canadian Steel Pressure Blowers, Suction Fans, and Blast Gates, also Field's Ventilators, which ha e no . superiors in this country. His exhaust fans are ki own all over the country for their good work in ventilating restaurants, foundries, machine shops, papqr mills, etc. Only the best steel and iron are utilizeid in the manufac- ture of these fans and blowers, which are offered to customers at very moderate prices. Mr. Field was born in England. He is widely known for his mechanical skill and integrity, and justly merits the liberal patronage accorded in this useful industry. w. J. brewer: THE popular and well known hatter and furrier, Mr. W. J, Brewer, although only established in business since 1692, has secured a large first class substantial patronage, which is steadily growing each succeeding year. He has had a valuable experience in this special business, and brings to bear upon it a full and comprehensive know- ledge of its every detail. Mr. Brewer has had a long and valuable experience in the leading stores in Detroit, Michigan, and thoroughly understands the American trade. He occupies a handsome attractive store 20x65 feet in dimensiont fair, reasonable prices. Mr. Hellmann also Jeals in European and American watches, and has the finest in gold and silver cases, which he is offering at very moderate prices. FEGAN & McDlARMID. ONE of the most popular boot and shoe houses in Toronto is the Big 88 Boot and Shoe Store, Fegan & McDiarmid proprietors, located at No. 88 Queen street west, where they occupy a large store, 50 x 40 feet in dimensions, and employ several salesmen and their customers are always sure of prompt, polite, and courteous attention and treatment, while their wants are supplied from the full line of footwear which Messrs. Fegan & McDiarmid always keep in stock. This popular house was established in 1887, and the present firm assumed control in 1893. They carry as fine a stock of boots and shoes of the best makes as is to be found in the city of Toronto, and make a specialty of fine American goods. Messrs. Fegan and McDiarmid are not followers but leaders.-in their line, of the many establishments of like character. The^ have occupied the front rank in their tine through having constantly handled a quality of goods that were inviting and of superior excellenr?. The pro- prietors are wide-awake men, who thoroughly understand their business. Their trade has rapidly grown to its present prosperous proportions, and they hav: secured the patronage of a large portion of the best people in their section of the city. The motto of this house is " excel- lence of goods handled, and fair dealings." They mean to be in advance in their line. I r.fri. nmiin' ^»^|Wiv;f^R^!^ll.,,U.p.4(ppip|||p||^ pp- ■^ i5f" ^BW^^P 228 TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATE!,. S. C. HOWEY. NE of the most popular places of its kind in To- ronto is the Western Dairy and Restaurant, 501 to 505 Queen street west This flourishing business was established in 1890 by Orser & Howey, and recently came under the sole control of the latter gentleman, who has since conducted it with marked ability and success. The premises occupied are 30 X 75 feet in area, neatly and tastefully appointed and well ordered. The very finest and best of every- thing is furnished daily when in season, and the trade is of the most substantial character. Mr. Howey is a fitst-class caterer and knows how to please people of cultivation and fastidious tastes. Meals, luncheons, etc., are furnished regularly at moderate prices, and the patronage now already large is steadily increaing. Ice cream is served rge lily, daily, also pure cream and milk, which is received direct from the farmers. Mr. Howey is a young man and was bom in Canada. He is active and enter- prising, and has won success by deserving it. WM. BERRY. WE desire to draw attention to the useful service rendered in this city by Mr. Wm. Berry, odor- less excavator and contractor. Mr. Berry is the pioneer in this business, and has been engaged in it for a period of forty-fiv; years. He is admirably equipped with horses, carts, tanks >umps, etc., em- ploys a full force of steady, reliable workmen, and carries out orders and contracts with promptness and dispatch, doing the work effectually in all cases at fair and reasonable charges. Surveys are made of cesspools and closets, and estimates are promptly furnished. Mr. Berry's office is No. 16 Lombard street, and residence 223 Euclid avenue, where orders may be left. Mr. Berry was born in England and came to Toronto when the now flourishing city was the town of York. He is a social, genial gentleman, and tells many interesting stories of those early days. He has in his possession an engraving of the town made in 1834' JAMES FINDLAY. AN important industrial establishment in this city is that of Mr. James Findlay, steam engine builder and machmist. The business was estab- lished in 1871 by Smilley & Findlay, and two years after the latter purchased his partner's interest and has since continued alone and secured a large patronage. The premises occupied. No. 90 Esplan- ade street, are arranged with an especial adaptabilitv for the purposes of the business, and eauipped witn the latest improved machinery, operatea by electric motor power, and a force of skilled workmen is kept constantly employed. Mr. Findlay builds stationery, portable and marine engines to order, manufactures shafting, hangers, and pulleys, also special and ex- perimental machinery working mooels, assists inven- tors in perfecting their inventions, and pays particu- lar attention to repairing and jobbing. Mr. Findlay is a native of Canada, and has resided in 'Toronto and vicinity for a period of fifty-six years. He is popularly known, and has the reputation of being one of the best practical machinists in the city. PARK BROS. THE progress that has been ni.'de within recent years in the ^rt of photography is nothing less than marvellous, and in no photograph estab- lishment in this city is this more strictly demonstrated than in the studio of Park Bros., artist photogra- phers, at 328 Yonge street. Established in 1887, this eminently successful firm has from the first enjoyed a patronage, large, substantial and discriminating. All kinds of photographic work is executed by the Messrs. Park, also copying and enlarging crayon, pastelle, water color, oil and India ink work. "They are particularly successful in fine portraiture and groups and life-sized portraits, and with families and children, and their efforts in this direction are highly commended; and their splendid artistic work is unsurpassed in elegance of finish, brilliancy and permanency. The reception parlors and studio are handsomely fui.'^d up, and all the latest and best apparatus requisite for executing high art photogra- phy is in use. The Messrs. Park are natives of Mark- nam, and have resided in Toronto twenty years. They are lovers of their art, and have attained to the rank of leaders in their profession. ROBERT HOME. THE establishment of Mr. Robert Home, merchant tailor, of 415 Yonge street, in the Y. M. C. A. Building, is well worthy of special notice. The business was established by Mr. Home in 1887, and being an expert cutter and fitter himself, ana thor- oughly practical in every detail of the business, he has rapidly built up an extensive and influential patronage. The premises have a frontage of twenty feet by a depth of fifty, nicely fitted up and heavily stocked with a superior assortment of goods, and up- wards of fourteen hands are regularly employed. Mr. Home keeps in stock a full line of English woolens and cloths, and foreign and domestic tweeds, comprising all the new and seasonable patterns. Fit and workmanship are guaranteed, and only the best materials are used. Only first-class operators are engaged, and every garment that leaves this estab- lishment is as near perfection in fit, style, and finish as the tailors' art can make it. Mr. Home is a Scotchman by birth, and a young man of exceptional business ability, enterprising and thoroughly up to the times. His patronage is derived from our lead- ing and most influential citizens, and his reputa- tion is second to none in this city for first-class work, while he enjoys the respect and esteem of a wide circle of friends and patrons. ALB. HECK'S HOTEL. A POPULAR house for travellers and others in this section of Toronto is Alb. Heck's Hotel, cen- trally located at 60 York street. This Hotel was opened in 1884 by Mr. Heck, who has since secured a liberal patronage. It is a substantial three-story building, 32 x 125 feet in dimensions, fitted up "witn every convenience, and is a model of neatness and cleanliness. Alb. Heck's Hotel does a good, reliable trade, and is very popular with a certain class of the travelling public, who are shown every attention by the proprietor and his employees. The rates are only $1 per day, which are very moderate for the accommodations furnishe(^. Ttie bar is supplied with choice wines, liquors, ales, cigars, and the best lager is always on hand. Mr. Heck was born in Baden, Germany, but has resided in Toronto many years. He is widely known for his strict integrity, and being a good judge of human nature is therefore a good hotel man, THE ANGLO-AMERICAN NOVELTY CO. LATE years have witnessed vast improvements in the methods of producing show-cards, labels, etc., both with regard to the rapidity with which orders are filled, and the increased beauty of style and designs. A representative, and one of the most noted houses in Canada, actively engaged in this im- portant industry, is the Anglo-American Novelty Company, printers and publishers, and importers of European and American Art specialties, at No. 42 Lombard street This business was founded in 1884, ' mmmimm TORONTO, THE QUEEN CITY OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED. 229 by Mr. Joseph Oldfield, who brines great experience to bear, coupled with an accurate knowledge of every detail and feature of fine color-printing, and the re- quirements of the most critical customers. His S remises are of ample dimensions, and the various epartments are admirably eouipped with the latest improved machinery, including Gordon presses, paper cutters, etc. The company handle all kinds of cards, labels and other advertising specialties, and are sole manufacturers of the Perfection Counter Check, the best and most convenient in the market, and business men using check books will find this a superior book in every way, and the patronage of the check book using public is solicited. A large trade is done with all tne leading commercial and financial institutions. Mr. Oldfiela is of English birth, and for several years has resided in Toronto, where he is widely and favorably known as an enterprising and honorable business man. JOHNSTON CAREY. THE present is an age of refinement, wealth, enter- prise and good taste, and all classes are more exacting than ever before in the care and adorn- ment of their persons. This scrupulousness with re- gard to personal adornment, pertains to the feet as well as to any other portion of the human form di vino. Footwear in these latter years is not only a necessity, but a matter of style, and therefore, dealers in th:s line of goods must be wide awake to the demands of fashion as well as necessity. Such a boot and shoe dealer is Mr. Johnston Care/, whose store is located at No. 262 Queen street west, where one year ago he established himself in this line of trade. He occupies premises 20 x 80 feet at the above number, and car- ries a large and valuable stock of boots and shoes of very superior quality and of the best styles. His ex- cellent stock includes fancy ball and patent leather shoes in immense quantities, and the fashionable as well as the plain people cannot fail to be suited in stylish and a perfectly fitting shoe or boot here. Mr. Careyalso handles and keeps in stock a fine assort- ment of trunks, valises, satchels, etc., and all those useful and necessary articles which naturally go with his line of trade. Though Mr. Carey is quite a young man yet, he has been in business since 1872, and has always paid a hundred cents on the dollar. He pos- sesses in a large degree that energy, industry, push and business tact which has already brought to his establishment a remunerative trade. His prices are as low as any other reputable house, quality of goods always considered. We commend him to we public. CALDWELL & HODGINS. THIS business was established in the year 1873 by Messrs. Caldwell & Hodgins, but is now con- ducted by Mr. Harvey B. Hodgins, under the old firm name, who some time ago became sole pro- prietor. The business is that of importers and dealers in fine teas, coffees, wines, liquors, and the choicest of groceries. The premises occupied are large, located comer Queen and John streets, and are in all respects convenient and well situated. The stock in groceries includes eve; 'thing carried in a first-class establishment, and is of the purest and best. The firm pays special attention to quality, the return of their trade being such that goods of first rank are in steady demand. Mr. Hodgins brings to the details of the business a long and thorough experience, and unites with this experience a prioe in tne quahty of the goods supplied to his customers. In the variety of goods handled by Mr. Hodgins, it is difficult to enumerate any special feature, ^r all that enters into the line of staple and fancy groceries and general food supplies are comprised in his stock, which will compete with any other house in the city for terms and superiority of imports. Their importations of liquors are also large, and among the fine goods in this line are ports, sherries, clarets, champagnes, brandies, gin, rum, Rhine wines, cordials, and also Scotch and Irish whiskies, and the firm both whole- sales and retails. Mr. Hodgins is an enterprising and honorable business man who has achieved success by his own individual efforts. He has been a resident odF Toronto a number of years and is well known in busi- ness circles. • W. C. SENIOR. IT is only a matter of a few years since a ready-made suit of clothing was thought to be good enough and all that was desirable, but this has undergone a phenomal change. The thing now is to be well and correctly dressed ; that is, in addition to quality of goods, the fitting of clothing must be perfect and according to the latest modes. This growth in taste and refinement has therefore called into existence the numerous houses which make a specialty of artistic tailoring. This city has several artistic merchant tailors, but none who excel the house of Mr. W. C. Senior, whose place of business is at 739 Yonge street. The business was begun in 1885, and trom the beginning this establishment has enjoyed a most excellent patronage. The work executed by Mr. Senior ha** been of uniform excellence .always in all its features. He maintains in stock a fine class of goods for suitings and overcoats,— woUens, beavers, tweeds, meltons, worsteds, naps, and all such choice fabrics. Suits and single garments are made to order and to the taste of all customers. Fine livery suits are made to order at reasonable prices, and nothing but perfect fitting garments go out of this house* while th« work is faultless. Along with the trade is also carried a fine line of gentlenien's Derby hats, soft hats, etc. Mr. Senior is a youn^ man ot most g leasing manners, and has fine business qualities, y birth he is a Canadian. COULTER & CAMPBELL. IN the production of all kinds of copper work in the city of Toronto, the representative and most noted hoCise engaged in this important industry is that of Messrs Coulter & Campbell, whose Do- minion Copper and Brass Works are situated comer George and Britain streets. This business was originally established several years ago by Messrs. W. Coulter and S. R. Campbell, both of whom are thoroughly practical and expert coppersmiths. In i8go, they erected their present spacious premises. The building is four stories hign with oasement 40 X 130 feet in dimensions, fully equipped with all modern machinery, operated by a forty norse power steam engine. Here they employ 50 skilled workmen, and their trade now extends throughout the entire Dominion. Messrs. Coulter and Campbell manu- facture to order all kinds of distillery, brewery, con- fectionery, varnish, marine and sugar refiners' copper- work, ana make a specialty of marine brass work and propeller wheels, and the work produced is unsur- passed for finish, reliability and workmanship, and orders are filled at the lowest possible figures. Messrs. Coulter & Campbell are widely known in trade circles for their mechabical skill and enterprise, and well merit the liberal and influential patronage secured in this useful industry. wmifimm U, HICKMAN & CO m GI^OCEl^S 1434 Queen Street AS/^est. In any summing up of the many and representative grocery bouses of Toronto, the old reliable establishment of Hickman & Co. must necessarily be included. As a dispenser of food supplies, this house is a most important one to the community, carrying in stock, as It does, a very large and splendid assortment of foods and groceries. Messrs. Hickman & Co. are located at 1424 Queen street west, and occupy a spacious room 23x123 feet in dimensions, and well appointed for conducting the large trade which they enjoy. It is only five years since the business was inaugurated, but nevertheless the firm has established a most enviable reputation. They have a fine store, and the stock carried takes a wide range in all kinds of edibles, embracing teas, coffees, canned goods of all kinds, meat, fruit, fish, vegetables, and the very finest of dairy goods, as cheese, butter and eggs, and oysters in their season. Messrs. Hickman & Co. make " Happy Thought Baking Powder " and " Boquet Tea," their leading specialties. The house waits on families for their orders and fills and delivers the same with great promptness. They give employment to six assistants and run two wagons constantly serving their customers in the delivery of goods. A cash business is done, and hence prices are moderate. Mr. Hickman is a native of England, active, enterprising and a most popular business man. F. F. Cole Greiiri &c Seeds Comnr|issior|. ELEVAT0RS AT BELLEVILLE, TRENTON, BRIGHTON, KINGSTON, Ont., WHITEWATER, ^^ BOISSEYAIN, KILLARNEY, LAUDER, Manitoba. » iB/c.A.ivnvroT'ig O O HIT A SPECIALTY 230 R. E. MENZIE # OILS Confederation Life Huilding. Among the latest important additions to the already long list of business institutions that contribute to the general sum of industrial and commercial activity of Toronto is the establishment of Mr. R. R. Menzie, refiner of and dealer in high grades of illuminating oils, filtered cylinder, engine and lubri- cating oils, whose head office is in the Confederation Life Building, Mr. Menzie was for several years the Cana- dian representative of the celebrated Genesee Oil Works, of Buffalo, N.Y. In 1893 he purchased their Canadian business, and has since greatly extended the field of its operations. His trade covers every part of the Dominion, from Halifax on the Atlantic to Vancouver Island in the Pacific, and gives every promise of a steady increase. The barreling warehouses are located in this city and in Montreal, the oils being all imported from the United States, where they have been refi.ied according to the best processes. Mr. Menzie handles a very superior class of goods. He is prompt and reliable in filling orders, while his unparalleled facilities enable him to quote prices to the trade and large consumers which cannot be elsewhere duplicated. He controls a full line of tank cars, and can thereby deliver in bulk to custom- ers at any point. Mr. Menzie is a native of Canada and a wideawake, enterprising and progressive business man. The Telephone call of his office is 1364. «t.1tr-„'. s^ SWARTOUT & CO. J^ DEALERS IN CHOieE * GROeERIES * AND * PROVISIONS 1468 QUEEN STREET WEST. ^ ' A favorite headquar- ters for choice grocer- ies and provisions for residents of the west side is the popular es- tablishment of Messrs. Swartout & Co. The business has been es- tablished a period of ten years, and under the able direction and management of the firm has uden success- ful and prosperous. The store, located at 1468 Queen street west, is large and admirably arranged, every con- venience being provid • ed for the accommo- dation of customers. Six clerks are employed and two delivery teams to defy saccessful competition. In the assortment in constant service. The stock is unusually large and will be found the finest and best quality China, has been carefully selected, while prices are such as Japan and India teas, fragrant coffees, pure spices. . 231 . canned goods, table luxuries, fruits, both foreign and domestic, of every variety, dairy and CI -amery butter, cheese, fresh eggs, pure Siuk auu cream, hams, bacon and salt and smoked meats, and fish of every kind. Or- ders are filled and delivered promptly, and every attention paid to the require- ments of patrons. Mr. Swartout is well and favorably known in this city, likewise his partner, Mr. G.Wr^'fe, who is an active, en- terprising young man of energy and ability and popular with all the patrons of the house. We know of no house in the city that we can more cheerfully recommend to our readers. . -;;f TiTi •.▼V".! The Toronto Furniture Supply Co., J^ m m m LIMITED, o No. 56 King Street West. ^W-W- In presenting a reliable reflex of the representative business houses of the Canadian Dominion generally, and devoting a space to the enumeration of the industries of Toronto in particular, we have great pleasure in submitting some brief remarks on the character and facili- ties of the firm whose name forms the caption of this condensed sketch. It is also particularly within our province to record the establish- ment of new enterprises in the great channels of trade, and therefore in this review of the leading industries of the " Queen City of Canada " we certainly consider the Toronto Furniture Supply Company, Limited, (next the "Mail" Building), 56 King street west, worthy of mention. This enterprise was established in March 1892, and despite a somewhat recent commercial existence, it none the less ranks as one of the leading exponents of the Canadian furniture trade. This company take first rank for having the newest designs and patterns of artistic American and Canadian furniture always displayed on their floors. Judging from the display of fine upholstered goods they well deserve the reputation of doing the finest upholstery trade in the city. A glance at their facilities and extent of establishment well indicate the impor- tance of this firm to Toronto's commerce. They occupy a commodious four-story and basement building, 70 x 125 feet in dimensions, situated next the " Mail" building, the building being suitably subdivided into departments as follows :— First floor — Parlor and dining chairs, office stools, settees, chair and parlor frames. Second floor— Sideboards, hall stands, book cases, desks and cabinets, pa/lor and library tables, chiffoniers and music stands. Third floor — Furniture coverings and trimmings, upholstered parlor furniture, reed and rattan furniture, bed suites, oak, mahogany and walnut. Fourth floor — Office and lodge furniture, bed suites (.nedium), folding beds, springs and mattresses. Fifth floor — Dining room furniture, library and office furniture, cupboards, bureaus and kitchen tables. They are also sole agents for Toronto, Montreal and Manitoba for The Canadian Ofiice and School Furniture Co., Limited, of Preston, Ont., whose productions of furniture for offices, schools, churches, lodges and operas, are not excelled by those of any other manufacture in America. They likewise act as sole agents for Canada for the celebrated office desks, manufactured by the firm of Messrs. A. Cutler & Son, of Buffalo, N. Y. These desks are the embodiment of perfected convenience, and all that possibly can be desired in an office desk. Their stock of office desks and furniture is the largest in Canada. Shipping direct from the factories to consumers at net factory prices enables them to quote special low values for high grade goods. Apart from the handling of this specialty, howcer, the enterprise of this firm has been fully illustrated by the superior character of the goods here manufactured and the influence exerted by this industry on the community justly entitles its proprietors to the consideration and esteem with which they are so widely regarded. Having tlius briefly sketched the facilities of this concern, it only remains to be added that its business is conducted upon principles of strict commercial probity, and relations once entered into with it are sure to become pleasant, profitable and permanent. 232 '^m .c:>- \l/^\ %^'^% [ir\ephete J^0«_o)ANjJ^gj^ VtNO^ PO^ LLUSTRATIVE AND TRADE PURPOSEjtIIbY USB THBl' LATEST rMPRbvEMEHTSOPpMMalBaMWIIIft MAKING A SPECIALITY OF HIOH CLASSf* ' SHU WORK AND OF DEEP CLEAN y HE l|rCHINO . WHILE THEIR REPUTATION FOR WfifiD | C^flNG HAS BEEN LONG AND FIRMLY BSTABLISHED.1VbiR WORK IN li'ivi' frKfii^^^ TRAmTR?, roinmna mcKAincM. nNMAvnis. tAiiDMArm and «iiiimui.Pt!U6W^'Jil WIDELY KNOWN. I^BCTROTYPBS ARE PROMPTLY SUPPLIED TO ORDER ; AND THE COMPANY, 11 BESIDES CONTROLLING A LABCB LOCAL AND CITY PATRONACB, EXECUTE HIGH-CLASS W^K^iL FOR THB TRADE THROUGHOUT THrIqMINION.^B PLANT OF THE COMPAN" IS MOST Ti^- ill ,OUOHLV BQUieP|ljig((|ri(|J|,^7|H)f^TBST TOOLS AND APPLIANCES PHOJO-MOmtmi^W ECUTED UND^BLECTRIC LIGHT JpCBIVBB THB SKILLBD ATTENTION Of ILi^UK-*^ ''I DBPARTMBN^K^o'l'iHii(bUlllMVIItiili''ra^VBNTEBN ARTISTS AND ENGRAVERS Xrb!mCUU EMPLOYED t^R ORIoiNAilW OF ^DBSlbN, BEAUTY OF FINISH, AND HIGH 'JlM■TjmKMt^U^'/ LENCE, THB WORK OP THBfn>RONTO JQfGRAVINcCpMPANV IS NOT TO BE V^^^t^i^Kll^^^ RARELY EQUALLED ^fSlIB COMPANY IS NOW UNDER CONTRACT WITH W^^^^ff'''^'' LEADING JOURNALS AND PAPERS THROUGHOUT THbJN>MINION TO EXECUTE ALL TNil| FINEST WORK. BOTh/^ P BrICDB'i UID HIS SON,^^.(C 'ftlOODEN, ^^ THEIR SPECIAL LINES, TH 1 LATTEII BY PERSONAL VISITS TO THB^rfSAI^U PROCESS WORK IN THB^ITATES KEEPING ABREAST WITH ALL IMPRCV»Mb4~'^ FN.gRIGDEN, JR., IS A FINE DESIGNER AND CONSIDBRW^Ji^ ->i' oAe VERSATILE YOUNG ARTISTS. |n HIGH-GRADE UVMttSSS' ?';><^MU HAVE ACHIEVED A WIDE REPUTATION BOTH IWTUkjgrt th:- f :4D lli| PROGRESS OF THIS FIRM AND THE HIGH CHARAqTBR Ohl'.'^ «0{INE EVIDENCES OF THB QUALITY OF ITS WORK, JUm^t'^B RftjLlAB.Lir ' / filOST JRBf(Tll!| "ON^AWLjHrJ ^VSINBKhtBTHO .^ % »pplplipilli»lippwllplfliwipli^pllplpp^pilp»»f^^ w^r ^i^^r — ""'.^1 'fw^fj ' GENERAL INDEX. AImU John, Agrieaitanl Impltmnlt and Farm Maobln- MT 86 Adami Co., C. F., Home Farnliheit, 82 AduM, F. A W. Maati, Poultrr, eto 188 Adamant Mfg. Oo. of Amarlca, Tha, 162 Adami, W. 0., Dcntitt 212 Adama A Sons, Maoufaotaran Chawing Oum 1S2 Agricultural Inraranoa Oo 173 Alkanhaad HardwariOo 100 Aikanhaad A Sloan, llold Storaga 163 Albion Hotal, Tha 207 Alaxandar, D. W., Sola Laathar and Hldaa 216 Alazandar A Son, Wall Paper. Mouldinga, IntariorDao- oration 224 AllanA Co., Dmggiita' Sundriaa 227 Alloook, r,aight ft Waatwood, Neadlea, Flih Hooka, Taoklaa, ato 138 Amarioan Gonat A Dreaa Raform Co., Tha 162 Amarioan Watch Caaa Co., Tha 76 Andaraon, George A Co., Furriar* 312 Anderaon, laaao, RapreiantiDg Standard Oil Oo 181 Andaraon, Kol •rt A Co., Manufacturan Tooli and Spec- ial Machinery, Stampa, ato 194 Andaraon Trading Co. (Ltd.), Mannfaotnram of the Sha'pOaih Raoordar. 136 Andaraon ft Reardon, Manufacturera Moulding!, Picture Framei.etc 177 Anglo-American Novalty Co.,Tb4 Sbow-Oarda, Labala, etc 228 Aptad Broa., Printan 197 Armand, J. Trand^ftOo., Hair Goodi 122 Armitage, W H., Grooeriea and Provlaiona 189 Armory Hotal 160 Arnold, Ohaa., Florirt 137 Anold, R.. BooU and Shoea 1S4 PAOI. Aahalfotd, W. A., Livery 173 AtlaaLoanOo 108 Austen, J. £., Civil and MiliUry Tailor 159 Avondala Hotal 142 Badgarow ft Dixon, Vinegar, etc 172 Bainaa, W. J. ft Co., Stock Brokara 213 Bank of Toronto 117 Barka ft Gray, Photograpbera in9 Barker, A. M., MIu, Type-Writiag School 203 Barker. W. H., Jeweler 04 Barker ft Spance'a Shorthand and Bua. School 121 Barwell, Jamei, Gas and Electric Fixtures, etc 174 Beal Brothers, Tanners. 143 Beardmore ft Co., Leather Merchants 17H Beaslay, B., Confectioner 164 Bell, Dnncan, Dry Goods 146 Bell, The, Clothiers 197 Bell Organ ft Piano Co. (Ltd.), The. 134 Bennett ft Wright, Plumbers 131 Benson ft Co., Painters and Decorators . 219 Barry, Wm., Contractor 228 'Bethel, John, Carriage and Wagon Works 210 B. F. 0. Laundry 176 BiUInghurst, John, Brushes, Whips and Speoialtiaa ... . 211 Blachford, H. ft C, BooU and Shoes 121 Blaikie,Wm., Braaa Founder, etc 216 Black. W. G. ft Son, Awnings and TenU 190 Blong's Baiaar. Crockery, Toys, Glass and Tinware, Cutlery, etc 313 Boaekh, Charlea ft Sons, Mnfrs. Brushes, Brooms, Woodenwara, ate 126 Bonner, James, Men's Furnisbinga 217 Boston Steam Laundry 106 FAoa. Boatwick, Geo. F., Mnfr. of Office, Bank and Commer- cial Furniture 103 Bnulton Meat Co. of Toronto (Ltd.), Tha 300 Bourdon, N. J., Hatter and Furrier 138 Bracken ft Co., Mfrs. Pianos, Fumltvra Dealers, etc. . .. 16S Braybon, 8. B., Bme 70 Gardner, Alfred ft Co., Paving Material ISO Gemmell, Alexandor, Boot and Shoe Maker 214 Gibson ft Thompsion, Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces 206 Gibeon, A. G. ft Co. Fruit and Commission Merchants 22fl GllIett,B. W., Baking Powder 1(17 Gilmor ft Casey, House and Sign Painters 184 Godard, P. O., Mfr. Upholstery Goodt su:'. Cabinet Fnmiture 140 Good, James ft Co., Groceries, Wines and Liquors 163 Goodorham ft Worts ' 'limited). Distillers 88 Goodman ft Co., Men's Famishing! 222 Gordon ft Galea, Printerr 174 Gi^ninlock, Geo. W., Arohiteot 183 Gowana, Kent ft Co., China, Glassware, Lamps, etc. 136 Graham, B. O.. Nurseryman 65 Graham Nail Works 226 Gray, J. ft O., Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters 226 Greene, McLaren ft Co., Boots and Shoes 185 Green, Bobt., Tailor 186 Grosvenor House 215 GutU Pereha ft Robber Mfg. Co., The 67 Guy, Wm. J. ft Co., Flumben, Gts and Steam-fitters. . 318 Guney Fonndry Co. (Ltd.) 107 Hai«,H., Bake* 199 Hall, George, Merchant TaUoi 174 Hally Bros., Rubber Goods 196 Ham ft Co., Tailors 196 Hawilton Powder Co 74 Harkley Broa., Plnmben 167 PAGB. Harrington, E. A., Dentist 224 Harrington, F., Stationery, Fancy Goods, Cigars, eto . . 169 Harris, T., Cleaning and Dyeing of HaU 176 Harrison, J. A., Coal and Wood 22* Harriaon, Joseph, Steam, Hot Water and Gas Fitting. . 177 Hart ft Riddell, Publishers, Stotioners, Book-binders. . . 144 Hawkins, George, MeaU 198 Hawley, Juhn, Preface Commission 179 Hecks, Alb, Hotel 228 Herewi>..il Spencer ft Co., Tea Merchants 72 Ho;«!i, C. T., Chewing Gum 191 HfUmann, H. G., Watch Speciaist 227 Hemming, Miss, Artist 182 Henderson Delivery Co. , The 163 Hendrie ft Co., Cartage Agents, Teaming 137 Heys, Thomas, Chemist 139 Hickman ft Co., Grocers.. 230 Higgins, P. ft Co., Foot Wear Emporinm 223 Higgins, R. ft Son, Grocers 104 Hinch, J. ft Co., Merchant Tailors 226 Hoerr, H. ft F., Mfr. Pianos 130 Home, Robert, Tailor 228 Home Savings A Loan Co. (Ltd.), The 130 Hopkins, J. L. ft Son, Cigars and Tobacco 184 Hooper ft Co., Pharmacists 161 Hovenden, R. J., Artiste' and Painters' Supplies 180 Howard, R. H. ft Co., Wines, Liquors 182 Howell, Geo., Shoes •137 Howey, S. C. , Dairy and Restaurant 228 Hub, The, Wines and Liquors, Cigars, Lunch Counter . . 159 Hutchinson ft Peterson, Mfrs. Patent Spring Stoppers and Bottlers' SuppUea 160 Ideal Weekly Payment Store, The, Furniture, etc 176 Imperial Loan ft Investment C^. (Ltd.) 172 Isaacs, J. W., Tailor 209 Isaacson, N., Boots and Shoes... 217 Jack, Geo., Baker and Confectioner 176 Jagger, W. H., Colors, Varnishes, eto . . . . 168 Jenkins, M. B. ft T., Furniture 149 Jennings, W. T., Civil Engineer 159 Jerusalem on the Day of the Crucifixion 171 Johnston, J., Stationer and Printer 196 Johnson, J., Tailor 184 Johnston, T. J., Watchmaker and Jeweler 198 raoi. Johnston ,W. R. ft Co., Mfrs. Men's and Boys' Olothiog. 194 Johnson, Wm., Cabinet and Picture Frame Maker .... Ill Jollifle, R., Undertaker ui Jones, J. L., Engraver 14X Jones, Joseph, Twinee, Cords, Paper Bags, etc 131 Jorgenson, T., Watchmaker and Jeweler 1«3 • Kay, John, Son ft Co., Carpete, Oil Cloth, Draperiii, etc 70 Kay, T. W., Undertaker 171 Kearns, W. P., Harness jn Keefer, Charles H., Civil Engineer XU Keller, John, Furrier ggg Kennedy, J. H., Prop. White Rose Billiard Hall. ..... 102 Kerr, D. C, Loans, Stocks, Bonds, eto 219 King Bros., Tanners and Mfrs. of Leather 2S6 King, The J. D. Co., Mfrs. Boots and Shoes 64 KtnghorL. David W., Plumber, Gas and Steam Fitter. . 164 Kitchener, W. J. ft Son, House and Church Painters, and Decorators 223 Knox, Lyman ft Co., Mfrs. Fluid Eztraets, Solutions, Drugi, eto jij Kormann Brewery, The 73 Laird, John, Mfr. Picture Frames, Gildir;;s and Glaz- ing 196 Lang, J. W. ft Co., Grocers 108 Langmuir Mfg. Co. (Ltd.), The M., Trunks Grips, eto. 106 Langskill, James, Groceries 151 Lander, W. ft Co., Trunk Emporinm 196 Larter, E., S?team and Hot Water Fitter 183 Learn and Maguire, Printers and Engravers 178 Leckie, John, Fisherman's Depo« 69 Lee, J. R., Pharmacist igo LeVan, B., Mfr. Cigars ige Linton, R. B., Cabinet Mfr... 209 Lochore, Alex., Merchant Tailor igg Lookhart ft Co., Groceries 125 London, The, Guarantee ft Accident Co M London & Liverpool Clothing House 188 Loose, Joseph M., Mfr. Piano and Organ Key-boards. 200 Lorimr", A. R., Fancy Goods, Stationary, ate 121 Lowe's Commercial Academy 105 Lugsdin, J. ft J., Hatters anu Furriers 191 Lumtden, James, Baker and OonfeotioiMr 60 ■ " . >i , ■".;-■.' ."a ..' ■ ■■'■■ i ■■ ' PAOI, Lron, N. T., Stained knd Br.raled Glau, ato 188 LgrmftD, Knox & Co., Flai^ KztraoU, Tinotures, etc 310 BlMsbe, BobsTteonftCo,, DrjrOoodi 130 Maoiub, F. ::& Co., Batten and Furrien. 177 MaowiUlaBrot., Orooera, Bakers' Sappliai, ato lib Maguiro ft Corley, Cuatom Tailors 190 Maxnire ft Dryden, Mf rs. Machinery 149 liahar, P., Lir >ry and Boarding Stables 166 Ifaloolm, W. B., Sanitary Earthenware 193 Maloney, J. M. ft Son, Tailors 177 Map ft School Supply Co 146 Martin, C. ft Co., Clothing and Oents' Furnishings.. 154 Maaar-husetts Benefit Life Assooiat'on 137 Mason ft Thompson, Livury Stable 126 Matthews Bros., Motuu'ngs, Frames, ate 7;< Max, John, Mfr. Hair Goods, Wigs, etc 214 MoBain, Malcolm, Tailor 208 McCaffrey, S., Millinery 189 McCall, D. ft Co., Millinery and Fancy Goods 124 MoConnell, M., Wines, Liquors, etc 145 McCroy, T., Staple and Fancy Dry Goods 206 Molntosh, P. ft Son, Millers, Grain and Feed 213 MoKendry ft Co,, Dry Goods and Millinery 120 McLean, A. J., Tailor 108 MoMahon, C. ft Co., Tailors 181 McNemey, Stephen, Livery Stable 209 MoPherson, George, Footwear 109 Meadows, Geo. B., Mfr. Wire Goods 204 Medland ft Jonaa, Insurance 22(! Medler ^ Amok, Doolc, Elevator and Bridge Builders . . 204 MelvUle,Capt. B. M., Steamship Ticket Agent 133 Mantle, R. E., Oils 230 Meredith, Thos. ft Co., Hardware, etc 170 Methodist Book ft Publishing House 90-91 Metropola Hotel 89 MIcUethwaite, F. W., Photographer 170 Milna, John ft Co., Stoves, I'jmges, etc . . ■ 99 Mitchell, John, Livery ^nd Boarding Stoblos 210 Model Steam Laundry i69 Morph/, K M., Son ft Co., Jewellers ... 191 MonoD, Alfred E., Real Estate 218 Morton, David ft Sons, Mfrs. Soap 169 Moaaa, F. H., Photographer 218 Moontfoid, W. :9idnay, Machinist. 219 GENERAL INDEX. PAOC Moxnn, John, Meats 138 Moyer, M. ft Son, Dairy Produce, M^ats, Veget- ables, etc.... 208 Muokle, W. H., Moving, Packing and Shipping Furni- ture, Merchandise, etc 162 Muerrle, C. A. ft Co., Oil Paintings, Engravings 187 Mullett, W. T. ft Co., Hardware 207 MuUinftMuir, Wall Paper, Decorating, Paiuting, etc . . 165 Munn, J., Jeweler 207 Muntz ft Beatty, Insurance 188 Murchison, W., Pharmacy. 212 Murray Printing Co 183 Murray, W. A. ft Co., Dry Goods 129 Murphy, Miss, Dry Goods 146 Muskoha Mill and Lumber Co., The 134 Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association 83 Myerd ft Co. , Mfrs. of Horse and Cattle Spice 124 Nagel, L., Furniture .... 158 National Automatic Vending Machine Co., (Ltd.) 208 Neil, Charles J., Photographic Studio 201 Neil ft Co., Pliotogrsphy , 217 Nelson, H. A. ft Sons, Woodenware, Mirrors, Clocks, Trunks, etc 147 Neostyle .Duplicating Apparatus 138 Newell, Augustus ft Co., Manufacturers Organ Reeds, Keys, Machinery, etc 161 Newsome, Hough ft Harris, Engraving, Col'jr Painting and Lithographing 201 New St. James Hotel 94-95 New York Restaurant 174 New York, Life Insurance Co, The 166 NiagaraNavigationCo., (Ltd.) 78 Nichob, Smythe ft Co., Cement, Fire "brick, etc 160 Noble ft Co., Picture and Show Card Framing, etc 208 Nordheimer, A. ft S., Pianos 122 North American Life Assurance Co 100 Northrop ft Lyman Co., Manufacturers, General Agent! and Dealers in Patent Medicines 120 Oak Hall, Clothing 116 O'Connor House 212 Ontario Flour and Feed Co 214 Ontario Water Mater Co. (Limited), The 173 PAoa. Palmer and Kensington Roteb 128 Pantechnetheca, The, China, Glaaaware, Lampa, Brio-a- Brto uj Paris Kid Glove Store ug Parisian Steam Laundry 75 Park, Blackwell ft Co., (Ltd.), Pork Packers^ MeaU, Dahry Supplies. . . 127 Park Bro. ft Co., (Ltd.), Manufacturera Tool Steal.... 210 Park Bros., Photographers 228 Parker ft Co., Real Estate and Financial Brokers 74 Parker, R. ft Co., Merchant and Jobbing Dyers and Finishers 52-68 Parkdale Furnace Co 222 Parkdale Bazaar, Stationery, Art Goods, Wall Paper, etc. 320 Parsons, Wm., Real Estate 106 Patton, John, Boots and Shoes 179 Pattinson, Miss, Millinery I13 PaulFrind Woollen Machinery Co., (Ltd.), The. 13B Paynter, Miss, Millinery and Dressmaking 180 Peagam, H. £., Manufacturer Gold Band and English Mats i 209 Peal, M. J., Mrs., FmcyGooda 206 Pearsall, George, Hardware, Paints, Oils, ato. 314 Pell, James, Wo> en Wire Mattresses 175 Pell, H. J., Plumbing, Ventilation, etc 102 Pember, W. T., Hair Dresser and Wig Maker 308 Peoples Life Insurance Co., The 141 Perkins, T. E., Photographer 302 Ferryman, E., Manufacturer Ladies Underwear, Corsets, Baby Linen, etc 220 Perth Dyeing and Cleaning Works, The 178 Philip ft Eckardt, Undertakers' Supplies laS Photo Supply Co.. The 186 Pickles, Wm., Br /6S and Shoes 216 Piddington, G. Jeweler 188 Pinder, Joseph, Saddle and Horse Furnishing Goods. . . , 160 Pink, M. C. ft Co., Upholsterers and Mattress Makers. 184 Poole Printing Co., (Limited) 143 Potter, Charles, Optical Goods, Telescopes, Artificial Byes, etc. 161 Powell, R., Carpet and Rug Renovating Works ... 197 Presbyterian Printing and Publishing Co. 61 Price, Joe, Bill Poster 180 Priest, F. H., Flonr, Hay, Straw, Seed, etc 138 Purse ft Wilson, Cafe 132 piV'iiii.^.WHinwiiiv III ' ' riia5p|ii|iwMiiHinMipnu..iiiiiyiiiiinKpNinpn9ppppiMP'ui ^^^ GENERAL INDEX. Pyke, D., MannlMttuiar Tanta, FUga, Awningi, etc. . . 222 Qnean City Carpet Work! 206 Queen City MiUa 147 Qneen City on Worke U"* QnMm'i Hotel 12» Radsm.Wm., Microbe Killer Co., (Ltd.). 179 Rathbooe, F. W., Men's Fumbhings 184 RMd A. Onrrea, Me«U 106 Reed, J., Grooer 170 Beeva ft Child, Honae Pkinting and Decoration 210 Reeves, Sam'lJ., Printer 139 Reggin, John, Roofer i 161 Reid ft Co., Lumber Dealers 146 Rei>:i ft Brows, Pattern Makers 168 Raid, Taylor ft Bayise, Millinery, Fancy Dry Goods. . . . ir > Railly, R., Hatter and Furrier 182 Renfrew, G. R. ft Co., Fun ... 187 RichardsBros., Mannfaotiuwi Lamps 160 Risk, C. A., Dentist 202 Robb ft Kay, Maonfaotnrers of Plumbers' Capper and Galvanixed Iron 199 Roberts, William, Cabinet Maker and Carpenter 212 Robertson Bros.. Manufacturers Fine Confections 196 Robertson Bros., Carpenters and Builders 196 Robinson, Wm., Meats, Poultry, Game, etc 217 Robinson, W. J., Dye Works 222 Rooque, A.F., Dry Goods 204 Rogers, C. K., Coal and Wood 200 Rogi rs, Klias ft Co., Coal and Wood 66-''7 Rolpfa, Smith ft Co., Lithographers and Engravers ... 110 Rossin House, The 112 Rowsell ft Hutchison, Publishers ft Printers 196 Royal Electric Co., The 226 Royal Insurance Co 141 BnssellHouse 210 Russell, J. S., Fancy Goods 163 Bnthirford ft Harrison, Dairy and Produce 185 . nridsrn, Loria ft Co., Gem Rings, Gold ft Silver ■I jlry, etc 202 .^' Jv W., Tobaoonist 213 bufi'iir*' A-lolph, Fur Skin Dresser and Dyer 167 Schm^ I >. L., Gents' Furnishings 217 FAOS; Soolay, E. K., Oroeartea 158 Scott, J. C Lumber .172 Scott, Jamea ft Son, Dry and Fancy Goods 118 SalbyftCo., SUUoners and Publishers 186 Sellers Furnace Co., The 203 Senior, W. C, Merchant Tailor 229 Shades Hotel, The 133 Shedden Co., (Ltd.), The, Warehousemen and Cartage Agents 127 Sherwood, W. A., Portrait Painter 181 Siddall ft Baker, Architects and Engineers 74 Sim, John ft Co., Plumbing and Gas Fitting 197 Simpaon ft Armstrong, Photographers 216 Simpson Bros., Photographers 198 Simpson, F., Food Supplies 218 Simpson, Henry, Architect 161 Skinner, Jas. A. ft Co., Crockc<7, Glassware, etc 87 Slight, H., Nurseryman 193 Smith, Chas. ft Co., Mfrs. Hydrante and General Water Works Supplies 197 Smith ft Co., Merchant Tailors 216 Smith Bros., Carriage and Wagon Works 2U3 Smith, Henry, Fancy Goods 162 Smith, John B, ft Sons, Mfrs, Lumber, Doors, Sash, Boxes, etc 149 Smith, M. F., Dentist 68-69 S:^ith, Thomas M., Carpenter and Builder 119 Songhurst, John R., Meats, Poultry, Game, etc 199 Spain, B., Tailor 136 Spanner, Chas., Jeweler 214 Speight Wagon Co., The, Mfrs. Wagons 208 Spencer, Hereward ft Co., Tea Merchants 73 Spriggsft Buchanan, Saddlery Hard ware, Whips, etc . . 186 Standard Fuel Co. of Toronto, (Ltil), The 68 Standard Life Insurance Co. of Edinburgh, Scotland.. 126 Stondard Whip Co., The 221 Stanton ft MoCrea, Stationers, Printers, Blank Book Mfrs. etc. 169 Stark, John ft Co., Real KsUte 167 Staughton, William, Produce Commission 178 St. Charles Restaurant 138 St James Hotel, TheNew 94-95 Steele Bros., Cigars and Tobacco 221 Steinle,Chas., Pork Packing and Provision House .... 126 St Leon Minaial Springs 128 PAoa. Stevenson, David, Merchant Tailor 176 Stewart, A. J., Pastry Cook and Confectioner. 811 Steward, Miss Emma E., Stationer and Newsdealer ... 69 Stewart, W. R., Food Supplies 221 Stewart, W. T., Slate and Felt hoofing 192 Stimson, George A., Investment Broker 196 Stitt Wm. ft Co., Dress Goods, Millinery, etc 168 St Leger, George I., Boots and Shoes, Trunlcs, Gents' Fumi^Liags 168 Stone, H. A. ft Co., Dry Goods 72 Suckling, I. ft Sons, Music Publishers 217 Sullivan Carriage Works, The 169 SuUivan's Hotel 188 Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada 131 Swartout ft Co., Groceriea and Provisions 231 Swift, Charles, BooU and Shoes 19C Symons, John, Meats, Poultry, etc 214 Taggart, Frank S. ft Co., Jewelers 104 Tarbox Bros., Household Specialties 186 Tasker, J., Baker and Confectioner 113 Taylor, C, Wines, Liquors, etc 196 Taylor, H. A., TaUor 194 Taylor, John, Mfr. Cigars 106 Taylor, John ft Co., Mfrs. Soap U7 Teetiel ft Smith, Tailors Wl Theissen, J., Rattan and Willow Ware 166 Thomas, Isa J. , Grocer 147 Thomas, James ft Avery, Needles, ft Fishing Tackle. . . 187 Thomson, Alexander, Harness, Saddlss, etc 311 Thomson, George ft Co., Tailors 201 Thomson, G., Butter, Meats, Eggs, MiUv, etc 146 Thomson, John B., Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Valises, etc. 173 Thome, Chas. E. ft Co., Real EsUte ... 194 Tidy, a&Son, Floristo 217 Toronto Biscuit and Confectionery Co., The 902 Toronto Brewing and Malting Co., The 118 Toronto Business and Shorthand College 02-63 Toronto Carpet Cleaning Co 164 Toronto Carriage Repository Ca, Tha 13S Toronto Carriage Works 217 Toronto Copying House, The, Pictures, Crayon and WaterColors 196 Toronto Electric Motor Co 120 Toronto Electric and Novelty Brass Works 158 Toronto Engraving Co 238 GENERAL INDEX. I PAOE. ToKmtaFnniittiN 8appI]rOo.,The 232 Toronto GnuiiM Co., The 226 Toronto Laitd and Color Co., (Ltd.), The 167 Toronto Look Co., (Ltd.). 127 Toronto Novdty Co. 186 Toronto Naning Home 1S7 Toronto PariiUui Laundry 138 Toronto Preiud Brick & Terra CotU Co 225 Toionto lUilway Co 124 Toronto Salt Worki^ 222 Toronto Saving! and Loan Co 172 Toronto Steam Laundry 202 Toronto Steel-(31ad Bath and Metal Co. (Ltd. ), The 161 Toronto Soap Co 122 Toronto Type Foundry Co. (Ltd.) 68 Torrance, Qao. W., Storage and Steamihip Agent 178 Trader* Bank of Canada, The 113 Tranole, J. Armand & Co., Hair Dreuing 122 Treble, John M., Men's Furniabinga and Shirt Malcer. . . 162 Trees, Samuel & Co., Saddlery Hardware 194 Tt«Ioar, Blasbford ft Co., Iron Caatings.. 213 Tremont Houie 218 Trimble. J. H. , Manufacturing Clothier 172 Tnoker, Rev. S., Magnetic Appliancea and Medical Speci- alties 177 TurUeHaU Hotel 171 Underwood, John ft Co., Manufacturers Inks, etc 139 VaeanmOilOo 182 Vance ft Co., Fruit and Produce 135 Venn, J. W., Confectioner 177 Victoria Tea Waiehouse 18S Wagner, Zeidler ft C&, Art Woodwork for Interiors. . .60--61 Wagataff, N., Sewing Machlnea .... 160 Wslker, J. C. ftCo., Photographers 175 Walker, B.&Sons, Dry Goods 75 Walker, T., Horaeshoer 220 Wallace, W.L., Boot and Shoe Dealer 202 Waller, H. P., Meats 171 Walton, B., Washers and Wringers 164 Walsh, J. J., Butcher 211. Wanderer Cycle Co IE? Ward, R., Manufacturing Jeweler and Watch Maker... 216 Ward, Chas., Manufacturer Steam and Water Power Motors, Stationary Engines 184 Warner, H. H. ft Co. (Ltd.), Patent Medicines 162 Warriner College of Commerce 62-63 Watson, Geo. A,, Pattern and Model Maker 165 Watson, John, Tailor 162 Webb, Harry, Caterer and Confectioner 209 Webber Printing Co 160 Waddell, A. ft Co., Fond Supplies 166 Welch, Albert, Mfg. Tinsmith, Plumber, and Gas Fit- ter, etc 22S Wellwood, W. B., Fruit, Confectionery, Oysters, etc.. 219 Welsman,F., Jeweler. 216 Westren, Jones ft Co., Grooories 178 FAGS. Weetwood, Alex. M., Florist 171 Whalay, Koyoe ft Co., Mnsioal Instruments and Musir Publishers 116 Wharin, W. ft Co., Watchmaken and Jewelers 220 White ft Co., Butter, Eggs, Cheese, etc 206 White, G., ft Son, Trimmings, Fringe, Cords, etc .... 141 Wilkinson, E. A., Wines and Liquors 126 Williams, A. R., Mfr. Engines, Boilers and Machinery. 67 Williams, D. ft Son, Mfrs. Table Delicacies 174 Wilson, Charles, Mfr. nf Nun-intoxicating Beverages.. 153 Wilson, C. ft Son, Mfrs. Butchers' Tools, Scales, etc. . . 215 Wilson, J., Grocer and Batcher 202 Wilson, John E., Oat Meal, eto 178 Wilson, John T., Mfr. Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper Work 221 Wilson, Robert, Meats, Vegetables, etc 146 Wilson, Thomas, Real Estate 180 Wood, W. Lloyd, Pharmacist .' 220 Woodrow, H., Coal and Wood 131 Wright, H. A., RealEatate 213 Wright, James, Grocer ' 198 Wurtele, C, Upholsterer and Fuiniture Dealer 160 Wythe, William, Machinist, Pattern Maker and Die Sinker 222 YeOldeBooke Shoppe 204 York County Loan ft Savings Co., The 92 Yorkville Laundry, The 204 Young, John, Undertaker .145 Toung, J. F. ft Oq., Produce Commission.... 204 7^^' 9 « 9 9y?5-?JS''fJ5T^ ? ^JV9 % ^^^m^. : v^ U'g (y^iii 'f>'i:t,i, ih ji. i s a'a. {.X;j 6 & MHRiP