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V .ii<4iiaiii, T«-<-s\vaH>i-, Tara, \%alk4'i'loii, 4>f<-., «>|4-. ^> AND EXVIIJONS ^C'C^C-C^J'*''**'^®'^^'®^^^^'®*^ ^. mm m \m4 m f ^ i l¥ 11 g imrn Its Prominent Places and People Representative Merchants and Manufacturers ITS IMPItOVI-MliNTS, I'lillCllliSS AND liNTERPlilSE •T^' THE RAILWAY AND SfCAMSHIP Publishing Company of Toronto (Limited) IM'1»I^IW|1J.-I<«, IHMO. LONDON OUDLIC LIBRARY & ART MUS.-JM QBA INDEX. CITY OF LONDON. Forest City Maoliiim Workii, (liio. Wlilto And«i'HAn,.T.Ti. & Cn.,hliMlIen, etc. ua Arnoiitt. It iV Co., taniivry .1 tU AtkliiH iV MsniiftHH, vlunr iiiaiihi f. Ii7 Msiik of HrltlHli Ndrtli Aiiuirioa.'. 07 Hank (if I.oikIiui in Canaila 4r> Hank of Montroal 9U HartiMii, W. H.. harrUter 00 Heck. Wni. & Co., Ontario olH^T box workB 791 Uonld & Htratf.ird.iilaHterern.Bto Hed.M vay (1 N.-W. TeleKraph Co (Ireer A- WlKmnre, wall paper, etc Grinith. Tunis, lumber GriKK House, Hamiuil (itlnu (lurd; J. ft Hon, Kiimuakers (lunn,(l. M.ft Hon,iiiKiiriinceaiid shipping aKents Halle, W. ft Co., pianos, ele HaHel^rovo ft .Imies. liKiir iimnfs. Haskett, H., hiiiiHe and hikii ptr, Heaimm, (leu., larriiiiie builder, . Heard, \V. H. ft Co .plumber, etc. Hintcui, Williaiii, furniture, etc. . Hisoox'R HlK Livery, H. T. Hiscox Hiibbs, Osborn ft Hoblis, hard- ware, glass, etc Hookway, U. 4 Co. Moiir.traiii.etc Howard, T. W. ft U, H., pictures, frames, etc Hunt HroK..i)n«lilce,cottl and wood Hunt, .(. K., bed and mattrass fcty Hunt, .;. r. artist ' pii HuronftMiddlesexMutual 1 ire Ins N7 Hyimin. C. s ft Co., ta us and boot mauufacturers 77 .lewuU, (i K., accnimtiiut 7.') .lolinston. .lames, imti'lirr 811 .loiies ft Wall, auction and 00m- missiiin merchants (Ui Kennedy. James ft Co., wholesale druKgists (10 Kirchiiier, Frank, bill poster .10 Knight. C. F-, tiUKeon dentist (id hordes. K H., bindery 75 Liicey, K. F, boot and shoe uppers 4H Law, Joiin, bell and lirass fndr... Wi Lea, James H., mfg. cimfectioner 4(! Le Bel, J. D., lumber 4h Vtnp. .Marsh, T.Herbcrr.wnlsalc harmiHs 4(1 Miiisliall llniB.lliie I'saiidcdtleeH !i;i Meddowcrafl.'W. H , mercht titllnr Ki Milne, ,1. ft .1, |{,, loan, real estate and iiiMiiriinee agents uh Milrov, Williair artist 70 Miiirhead ft (iartley, Doni. Mills... 7a Nelles. Dr., siirgeoii dentist n« 77 Newnioii. .\. A., boots iind shoes , f)l lOntarloCiii Slid Fo hv Co Ontario Invest iiH^nt AsMiciiitInn Ontario Mutual Vwv ins. Co Orville. I'rot. Olin, iiiedicsl ii^iso I'almer. Fd., cigars mioI billiards I'aiker, T. It., tiiins|Miitiition and illsuriuire I'ayiie. Williiiiii, l)ii-\i'les ,,,,!'!"!."' I'ea.C'e. Jolili S, A ( o , seeii mc'llts I'erkiii, .biincs. biiii'licr retliick ft- .MiUon»ld,nieiit tnilora 4H fiH 49 DH T.i HH I'histow. HioH.. plumbers, etc 9ti riewes, \\ I Ilium', lb. rowell, (1 ,\ Hon, niarlil^ works I'riddls Itr.. tilers, drv goods.. yuick, Holiei I, family biiti'iier ' iV Co.. whfeKale Htatnrs 411 99 H() 7« V> Held Bros . Hold, W, .1 ,V Co., crorkery. etc.. #4^ ^ lidbert.siiti .V Co., dry goods \ti 9:1, UobitiKcin, Little ,V Co.. dry gnnds !IH llowlniid. Kie.il ii-k. piii-k piicki'r .v. 79} Kydir. (i, Iv, fiiiiiilv biiti'licr ... ,'i(iiHftiiiibv,.l 1) . Noitli HiMiicli Mills 94 1 Hehniiii. 11. li.. ii,>m. di'lective. Hliiler, .liiiiii's. iMal.~.ler. etc Hiiialliiiiiti Slid liigiaiii. dry goods and milliiu ry Kmith, A. M. ft Co., whin grocers Hinitli, Ab'X.. can-iiige hardware Hniilli Brotlieis, plniuber, etc Bomnrville, ('. U.,iiaper and fancy boxes ; H|icnce. Win., stovi's, tinwHre, etc 1110 St. NicholiiK Hotel .w Hteveiihon. l)r.,I.M,,gcti drugstore Htockwell, (i, Kteatii dve works... Hwitzer. Miss Ada, liai'r goods.. Tackabcrry ft \Vigmore,irr'ess,otc Taylor, F,. A., bookseller, etc Teeumseli House, Chas. W. Davis, manager 70 4;) m m M m 71 70 71 (i9 H5 94 SI Lenox,'j,, merchant tailor ...!!!!! ini Tciinett, .1 H., veterinary stir U.,imp.of diamonds HO 77 London Ileal Estate and Agency Association 44 London Soda Water Works ». SKI London Temperance Coffee House ■ HO JtcCallum, C, druggist 07 McCormiek & Hnua. grnce.rinK.otr S! .. j McCutcheson, W.H. ft-Co., grocers 74 pianos, etc Nl .McDonald. Jerry, restaurant 7.5 Fltzgerald,8candrettftCo.,groeer9 44 McElhoran ft-McCami,actioneers 97 Forest Oity BuHiness Collogo 49!McFarlane's Hotel, J. K. (Sosling 77 Forest City Wire Works.K.Dennis 9fi|MeGloghion, W. D., jeweller, etc. OH fox, John, scale mi'nufacturer... 94 McLaren ft- hMtzgerald, sur dent>< HO London . I I'etrolea Barrel Works (W 1"'""'i|"<"». < . . London Brewery. John Laliatt... J.'i Tliorbiirii, .1. A., groceries London Biisiuess College .'.. 04 Trobilcoik, F. T., wholesale and London Cigar Manufacturing Co. 70 maniifiictuiiug jeweller 81 London Drug Co m; Trebilcock, ,1. ('., groceries..., 76 London brush Factory .W Walliice. itolicrt, clothier 74 London Feed Co, J.C. ilallidaj... 7,^, Warren, ,1. T,, butcher 79 London Loan Company 07 Ue.stman, A., hardware 87 London Machiiio To(d Co 05; Western Ontario Watch, Clock and Optical Emporium, Murray ft Co Wilson, Nicholas ft Co., tailors.eti) WoodclltTe,Mrs.H., fruits, llo'rB,eto Woodward, c, bkr and confcct'nr Woolvertr))!, s _ "iirgeo!! dentiHt... Wright ft' l)iiraiid."iiuilders and contractors Wright, John, stock broker Wj Wyatt, Will., stoves, tinware, etcBj " Yeo, N. F., wholesale and retail china f§ iiooHC^ Albion Hotel Allen llniH , a Hrignall.Thr (iBluilonInn I Cllpshaiii. .1 Oookbiirn, In Cockbiirn, .1. Oraveiihurst Uayiior, .lose Hill's Hbingli King, II. It , I Marler, (I. I' Muskoka and gallon ''o., Muskoka I'lal .Mickle, Uvmi Mawrv, 11 It. McKlni. W A Palmer, \V'.. 1 Hhea, I' , bi,.,t Hcotl ft llniH The Mi'Miinii her Co Tolen, (leorgi lil{A( Hracebndge \ Bird Braccbriilge I' Cooper Brown, (leorg< Bowver. H. H., DillJ. W.gei ililliiian ft Cii Hunt, Alfred, Kinsoy, W. W, etc llohinson. T., I Tilson. C. W., 1 Warner ft Co , MUSKi J)I1 PORT .lohnston, W. J Kttibbs, F. D., g VaiidebergHou CLE ClevelaiKls, C. ,1 PORT f I'losjio House WINI Boyd .;. H., gum J'ife House, l)a\ "Wlddermere Ho HUNl Dominion Hotel Dr. Howland, .M. &H.A HimtsvilleandL gallon iloute,/ The Huntsvillc . Watsoij Huntsvillo Hosp ■'i M.D.c.M :. Lakeview Summ iluiidursoii * May, H. H., hard' . 1 oronto and ^ Thomaa A. Bir nlnnlr linrniwii m iHaiid cDlti-fiN HI . liiiirclit tiillcii' Hi UN, lunl eKtati> uciitH m rllHt 70 V.DniM. MIIIm... 711 I ilcntiHt fW itH iirjd nliiiim.. 4H 'iiiiili'.v Co M It AHhdcilltlDII 41) I'l' IIIK. <'(> flH iiM'ilical tiMHo... 7:) iind liilliiirdH hm IHii'tiitiuii mill •• TO yidi'H 70 II . iri'd iiirlltH Nl) I'lliT Kl il.iiii'ht iniliirN ri2 inliors, tdc iW ■iir 4(1 iiild^ wiirkN .. iiy ry hiiiiiIh ml lyliuti-lii'r 711 ili'Hiili' HiatiirH iri rockiTv, (di'.,, 4H< ly wiiiidH ihi 11., dry (.iiitidH '.IK |ini-k|mrki'i'... M liiilidicr 711 llniiii'li MillH 4:1 1. didi'flivi'... lU; ■lor, otr m nil, dry ^oikIh 114 wlilo (,'roriirH ml iKi' liiirdwiire 71 iiilirr, etc 70 piir and fane V 71 , linwiiie. uti! 1110 M [ciidriiKKtidu (iU dyii works... W lairuoiids 1)4 irii.irr'rHs.etf r>l ellor, ote .'),) IftH. SV. UiiviH, OH liiiiry BUI- W .ofdiainomls Hll jprics 77 licili'sulo and .liir 81 I'l'in-iiis,.., 76 tliior 74 ur 79 mo H7 atoll, Clock )iiniii, A 8. 7H i.,tailoi-s,eto Hfl lIlK, llo'i-H.oto H3 d oiuifoct'nr 91 "!! 'l.CUtist... 1H HiihliTs and no liroki'r M e and retalR*^' * ORAVFN HURST. A lion HMt|.|,lli.l,k WilKlry |>J| iVi"" 'Ir'ir,, "'•!''" "'"' '"lii'VMiU fM\ iirKimii, I hoiiiHH.wii^.iiri iii,ik,.r ljt\ ««Uiilon 1,111 lli.iiw., ,l,din NImii. 121 (llimliHiii, .1. II ,, iMirnau.' Imllilrr VJf2 ( imkliiiiu, lnaar, liiiiiln'r, iitr V£i ( ockliiiiii, ,1, I' hlHiiohcrv, 2 Iliii Milluiniiy & l.n'yoouk Iiiiiii- IKT Co • ,,- Toluii, (luorHu, driiM«liit"!!!![!!'.!!r.! |2ti liKACKJMUDGM. Woolirn MIIIh, H, INDKX MIDLAND. HMIfLIN. Tim W'dHliiri II llolland WilllaiiinMn. A Taylor. C I, I lilailHtanit llotmu', Htaiiu... ., . . I'AOK Hank of CaiiHiU, Mvrlln K.ilt Hoot Co.. '',"»V*f,"' l:i7iTliii Kl.y Nov.dty Work- /j •"'""'" I'"!' 1:. Mfdarvlii A Co., l.H, di.ntUl 1:17 irunkH. nil' W. li (I Ihi I I'Aiia ION lOH in'frii I(m !■,>, ■'?"'',","i ", '• . Ilorim nnil nnimory! 100 IIH Maidilrr, ,/ 1;. Iim, »K,.ia ||)|| Diiiiki. A Co , (jroriirliM |iu A'liliriint, ()lii)rlioltziiriilrCi>.,i(ho«ii, ., Innilior iiii'rihaiit (JBorKlan Hay lloiiwi.clias licvHn 1411 Nt'ttlMton, CliaM.,A.,ilrn)<«iHt lia :iH Waldn ill; II 111. II, I' , iii.iitiit lariili II . Idarkniiiitli 11. II , H'li'rinary mirupon 111 III 111 WaTKHLOO. Biiylur ,». 12!) nraceliridui Hlid HracidirldKu I'iainini,' .MIIlN.JailioH ' iioi'i'r |,K| Hrowii. (icorMu H. W.. nndurtttkiir Ij'i HowyiT, II. S,, HHillrr. idc. pn U .1. \V .»;..mirHl iiimiliant I.^i llilliiian A Co., Iiarilwarii l,«i Hunt, Alfrt'd, liaiikiT and lirokur llkl MnHoy, \\ , W., HewiiiK niaidilnuM, 6tc |,,.^ IloliliiHoii.T, limit and nIio.. inkr iilii luathcr luiifr O'Uullly, t;. |.;. * (•„,, dry ^>„„d», IConiinuruliil llot.d, ,I»fol.| i.y.ii'r''"" "■ '■'■"•'" •""',„ ''™lKist 147 |Amiiriian Hotel, P., I. Uwyur.. ...'.' Ml t'armieliaid. Win., Krocuries iiiid I proyisionn jii. Dominion Livery, Holiert iiiii,. ' iii .Macdoiiald, C. & Son , roller Hour niillH j |,, Hiii-Ht, W. T., boots atili' Hh'oe'nifL'H l.n'i Iriie«iU.ll, H. \., 1,.I).S., dentist... l.'iii \\ ilBon HroH., planiiiK mill i|(| W illittiiiH, V. A Co., niffiH of aeam- less hosiery, etc 1 liiielph an I Ont. Investment and Kaviinjs Sui'ietV lloiiper, .lohii, hoVsi. shoes UoliertHon. Adam A Hon, foundry. 1 lie Noted TeaHlcire, .1. 10. .\lei;iileri 117 11. Imp Oyslers 117 „ ,, ", ,"- .insurauce iin ilovall, Nathan, undertaker un Oxuard, Oeo. A , tirket a«ent US I Ualerloo .Vvemin .Mills .. hh iMitehell, Uobert. t'rorer ... mj IIH Central Hotel, .lolin HhukI, . !. . no Davidson. .lohii. iiisnraiii'e 119 Sallows. Win., blaeksmitli ' m .Mann, Win . Ilorist 120 CartliMe, ,/oHi)|,h A Co., Klove mf'a! 120 STAYNEU. Coborn Itros., carriage infKs .. Haiinders, Win. H.druKH etc I'etrie, ,Iohn, dry Roods I,1;i 1,12 1.12 GALT. HESPKLEI{. Zryd it Co., hardware and stoves. 101 Krilm, I.., Speed Holler Mills |0I (■iieiithei'(ieori,'e joj Karih. H. w., fonndor "iiiiil iiiuuhiniHt j(jij AYR. I'hoAyr lieeorder, A. H Mcltae... Hilliorii HoiiHii, H. Waldiir... Murray, .lohn, baker and confoi'- tioner BAlUilE. Kairview Uiewerv, Andertoii, ./as. Queen s Hotel. Drown, A. W, Hcthwell, .1. M. i;rain nn.I heeiiit.'.'.' Cheesman, .lames, ^^'roceries liciiiKall Hros., furniture ..'.'.'.".' Fleteber A nrownlee, insurance and real estate „ ,. ,, , , ■• Keains, leter, erocor etc .aiit Musical Inst. lu« Marr. I'red . Ie,ifl,..r flndi, iia":;'.:' iintl coil 1112 10,1 iia ia;j Giddie & McCuIloch, safes . . 101 MesHor A Ward, m'frK shirts, etc" loii Hume A Co, Kiocorios and hard- ware ]||,| Hainniett. T. .1., aii't .Ml •'^^cJhu.Jr::..!'!':'^'^ '""' "'"■i„7:!i';;Lf/";r'r^'"r'!' ••■■•■•■■•• «« Mojei, Ur. Sylvester, dentist WlWilhains, K. ll.,-watehuiaker ' .:' ; w G7 ^r < II INDEX. MEAFORD. Leavens, M., Livery ''^'IS Heistrop, K., furniture and under: laKiUK 1^ OWEN SOUND. PORT ELGIN. i'Acii: aiid (ittrdoiiiirs .. I "rt i;it;i„ n,.»„i, Co., iiji; Hoy;,-- itoyHl Hotel, J, w. staffor, '^ ' ,,,, MiirinK. i;i)v, (lnii.'L'iHt ,-'' 151 IS I !I5 WALKERTON. Patterson House, A. Duuean m LU.yd, Samuel, l.idos and «. o „' ' oi ""."ishVd't'orf "r'''" '"""""•• „ 1,9-''-'",* «""-."'>a.*-dt, etc *^'""'' ^"«'"">'' «tc. Johnson Hoiise,' D. ' Oomley (« Cameron, D. A. & Co„ e e ndats "'^ anddruKBists .:.,.."-.'""'"* M. m" i*''?^' '■"•Iwtakors, etc" etc ' " * *-'"- '""''"'•• iKraneiH Sim,,.tli, i„f,-. |,i,i. HupplioriM (.o, lonoh Flour Mills, OgilviL & * HiitolunMiii) ... ,„, Hritisli i;.Tcliai,Ke Hotel. G.lV.C'ox' B5 .'olinnutler, tanc.,f;oods,c.tc }* Abraham Suiitl,, ,„e.-cl,ant tailor m ';'Craoll(.„ ,„f,, 'w. K. I iioiiiiisoii, saw mills, otc. N»rMi«M^Hu8inosBCoiieg'o,c;A'. !)B IW IW Huyli IJimloii.morcliant tailor 107 MITCHELL. ^'I'i'Ilil.Til <"■' •''"';!<" "'"•«''^'i'>'i''ry 168 ,v . .^'■""•''' ' ''"* •■^I'll. Andrew I'orrc.-itur ,^ »m. lU-rr, taunc^ry {gg Mair&Smiti,. hankers.... "'"-■ \Z ,.- Cominercinl Hotel, \Vm. Zinger; ' CLINTON Dolicrty X: (', i-),'an lufra g IJN Kicliard I „ , „ ,„, i.ro,;:::-:::..:"r ■ ""'• '■"""''• „J''"""»'™i&(iiM;i^rVy Roods' Holmes, Geo. pl.otoHraVlVor !? «• Keeler, jeweller.;: i-^l-K'/'^^Vi'-s, etc ^.■... .^. .*'""'"'• Wlghtnian, Uobert, druL-mst m Bebee's Kepository . ^^ '"' Stoddard J. D., livery ?:?fe_E„8- "hip, s,[pplies 98 '-^"1 "'«'!" -'il'-wm, (.rain dealer....:.:. 7 WTVriTTATiT I- ■.(•■.""."'-•wine iiiercliant 7 VVINGHAM. •.',.\J'V"''':''"':l^"'-.vandBl,iKsware 7 ^u^'r&^V^^'i'?-!^''*'"-"- ™!^"^^!l^'y'"->"-biewo.ks. IV Snn, iiitr. Iiuots and Ml 1 ain & Johnston, land, loan a«'ts WIARTON. Wiarton Tannery, D. G. Mill,,,. ■„•, Ashcroft, -Willia,?^ jeweler— u Ashoroft, John, insurance and rcai " 68lB>L6 <«,,Cliisholin'.s (H.rnor drug stoi T. Chisholm <■, Dr. W. Taylor shoes '■"'"rp'raj!'"''''"' "o"''^'\Vi>i'."\Vat8on', '•"*!£"'; ■'i-. ^X;'""". veterinary sniiooii W.Klirocke.ishnv, photof.>aphrr m 100 Ij. iS: J. McLean, saw mill.; KINCAHDLNE. I'yfu, vete.inary sinvi North Star Hotei;:john Ooiciou.i; ml ' "'"' "'""' ""■ "'"■" Arlington Hotel, John Johns. .*:. m iJaviK A HowiuudViVai-dware:::::::' I', l/iuickshanks, boots and shoes. SEAL'ORTII. TARA. W.H.Cooper ' ,r., Campbell & rfeffer,(;arria:soBlds: isil ion. prop. GO])ERlCir. Ifil I iced wilt, liimlier. ,^J",H'i Grieve, (lour and i . I . Coleman, nilr. shini,'Ios. ctf .Seatoith liiudungfo., J. c. Smith Ali!x.UalIarc,.|pwnlli.r i,;o John Hroph.v, fnrnitnro Jfr" (■,.„t>„i p Unchanun A- Son. iMfr.of I,, ii ■.-,;:.■■ ' '"' '':'"»l «" snpi)liesnnd — > ..■..'!"""- - '-'baw HTRATFORD. J. M:i'roudfootr«« niiiS^V^ IS '''/^l::;'- "»" ^"^'■a«a. H. I merchant IK) niti> uws c:olle(,'o. \V. 1. furniture » » i I: CITY OP STRATFORD. ture?B Ta?in , "•«'■■«■«■ l''urniture Manufac- n?.f,?f . • "*^. ", P»°""nent place anion.' the manufactunnR industries of Stratford are Messrs 8treerTi:fsf"^''^''"' '"'"''"' f-tor.v iLn tl j street, riiis firm commenced business in iHSli is the manufacturers of a hif-h grade of Wl thr*bunru.r:'r "'''•^%'""^ '"^'« m that si!"' ume bunt up a large and prosperous business The premises occupied are lai'ge and comn o ous and cover a floor space of some 8,000 sq, are fe' and consist of machine shop, cabinet room finish ' ing room, packing room, etc. These are f .llvl e.iuipped and fitted up with the latest impr S ZnnTff ''f .ai'l'lmnce. for successfu y co!.^ I duct ng the business to wliich thev are devoted ■ trade ITlff '^'?^'^"»f'^<''''""Mf<''■ the who e Ue I trade Hall furniture and parlor tables as we H as all kmds of special fn'r„iture a, d 'in edol ! aeogratious to order, either from plana furnished ' I or from '"i competent and skiK nu meolianics are given sicady employment The ■ncliyidual members of the lirin art' 1{ S Porteouy and George AIcLagan, Canadians by birth Tnte°U w-^^^K ' P™'^''"'^! and skilful wood t r ' I ■ ill 1* H C s 1 ti it lU in to bi REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 7 7 7 7 8 S R 9 » » * I Oantral Business College. W. II. Slmw, Market Street. In tliese diiy^ i>f l)iisliiiiy eiitci"- prise a practical ImsineHs ediicutioii in almost a necessity, and the educational establishnient wliicli fiirnislies ii tlioroiif,'li an presides will c.invince the most skefitical that it is well worthy of being recoive 7'" °' *'"^''''"'' ^'•""'^ "-'-^V giving it exceptionally good Hhinping „ "l iti. ? *^ '''''^ "'''"^'''''^ ^'°"' ^ '^"1 county seat, f.-on.wiUch'itiHdista:,.ttn;iir ^^^ -;'--»•-' -""-tion at Goderi.,.,. the bury, who gave it its name from Lieutenant Gee a! T ' V^T' '""^ ""' '" ''''' "^ ^^^^- l^'^'^"- tluB ti„,e, among then, being Joseph ii^d wit vl fi " '''" ''"' ^^"'"'^ ^^^ '"^°'" «on, and run by imn between Manche ti.u d iJ r""'" "" *'"^ ""t engine built by Steven- mill. A tannery and shoe shop we d bv S^ ' " ,'«' '"'• ''"'"''''''' ''">'* '' f-"'"« a store and hotel were opene.l a „ost oHW. f v., > , T '" ^^''■^' ""'' '" ""« °'- "''^ f"""wi..g year being run by Sann.el and I^ll'^ We" Vi ll • aT 7';" '"'"' "^ ^'"^''' ''"^' "«- '""' -" surrounding it, settlers flocked in ard htlH. I " "*'":""« P"^'"'' ""'» ^'"' *'>« "<='> <^o""try Whitehead was elected Reeve. I stH onti me ' "", "-'-porated as a village, and Joseph were established, and in 1875 it wa cor^oZd a ' T'' '"'^ '"""'""""■''^'' ""'' business enterprises The present population is about ,00 '^''i^tr Z';'^"''? Callander being elected Mayor, shops, flouring mill, carriage and oral fl" "^"^ /"""''■•>««. tanneries, planing mills, machine and require much capital. For threlcit oroTtt'' "'. '"^' "'"'^" ^'"''"'•^ '"'"'^ "-" nion school, employing nine and Ten 17, ^''""*'' *''"■■" '^ " '"«''• ^^^''f'^' ^"'1 com- Presbyterian, BapLI and K;rs;o:Ha.:c°u XT '" "'' "'"' "'^ '''''''''■ '^''^ M^^"-'-'- with a library of VoOO volumes, ile" ^ '^^r i;:^^^^^^^^^^^ *'-- i« a Mechanics' Institute ported. The town is lighted by electriri. v "^'P''''f,".' '^^ ^^''"' '''''•" and Ji„-or,l, are liberally sup. with a seating capacitv"of 1 ' l"«" e\ lei:" ft T"', ^"'""^''T "^-^ '^^'"^^*"'«"' -'l ^ *°- '"'" many handsome private residences a rn^ .^ 'l^l? ':.';'"'"" '^"''''^^- '^^"^ '"-" '-« the home of the n.ost noted of modern ,S lolog st M ^^Tt ,'""' "'' '"'■ ''"''' ^'^"'"^ '"'« l^-" United States, prefers to make this his me '? ^ /eon o7 T ^ ' "'"' '''*""""" "^ "'^''^'^ "^ *"^ interests and have inu-licit faith in its futZ. "'" ^''"'^ **'"' ''"^"^^ *» "« best '^T\!^^~'^^^^^^^7'^ Ws^'of" '"°"^ t'>e.re.,uirements of an organ. Doherty the present proprietor, under the firm him "P^nence in organ making has given na„,e of W. Doherty A L. This is a ^LniZ o st ucSnf""'V' ^l"''"^'^'^' "^''y ''«''"' "' »'•" hp f ! .V''^'°" "f '='''^'"<-"t organs. To say the " Do- • ■ ' heity organ is "perfection " is onlv voiciuL. the sentiment of those who use them K/t he .Matter of construction their organs are made on righ pr mi'Ls' 'rf^ P*"""' ^?^ manufactured on Te premises Ihey use only their own inventions aiulT^f "'■%'^"'"« ''"" ^'"'■'^^'y mouse vemin' United States and England, and admitted by the profession to be the best device yet produced for the purpose. In fact, the interior of 'the ohertv organ shows remarkable perfection and skill The bv"at1ea"sf'r'"'' '^•'r' ^'-'^'''^ °'-«'^» i«"cog„ized vL , ' tlieir imitators), while the tone and cases are known throughout the civilized world as unequalled. The sale of the Doherty organ has increased from year to year as their merits became known, and are to be found i„ many of our S ionies and churches at home and^ abroad a!id Imve proven their ability to stand the effects of '=''".iat,o changes. Their catalogue shows a »reat f,?T)^H.°*'"''f '^'^r''^'^""^ '"Canada when a man rZT^L^^^^^^^ l""""^, *'^« P°I»'''^'- '"tie siiigt of ab.lty,p„shandpnnci,dei8thoroughlyTvote ZLl^ „^^^^^^^ "T'\ *'J "'«, ^'^borate two manual ".an. Bei„gamusicianandp;--|,fer:?|^aiS'l[-nSn^^^^^ REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN if Hiiron County, ialthiest pluces in id Trunk Railway )m all places and at Goderich, the ' by Mr. Hatten- ilei'H came about ! built by Steven- built a fanning lie following year St office and mill he rich country s.Ke, and Joseph iness enterprises elected Mayor, mills, machine ley many men itral and com- I'he Methodist, lanics' Institute e liberally sup- and a town hall The town has ■ years has been a native of the ctive to its best s of an organ. kinf,' has given f detail in the 1 say the " Do- ily voicing the In the matter iiade on right iictured on the vn inventions, nouse, vermin 2d in Canada, mitted by the produced for f the loherty ind skill. The 1 is recognized the tone and lized world as ■ty organ has nerits became ' of our best abroad, and the effects of shows a great • little single two manual ter having a ,'()tlicr plares many, Italy, ii will show. Their factories are large and commodiouH, well lighted, fteam heated, supplied from their eighty horse power boilers, ecpuppcd with the latest ini- proved machinery and drymg kilns and protected by a system of water works of their own, and managed by a tiro company composed of tlieir employees. The famous Doherty organ cornet band is also composed wholly of the employees. Their output of organs is about 200 per month, say 10 per day, m- one organ for every working hoin-. Located as Clinton is, in a locality wiiere lumber and fuel are cheap, they are enii' ! to produce cheaper than others less fiiv.ri ;'he shipping facilities are also good. The >. K and \.. H. .t 15. division of the G. T. R. •. ss at riglit angles, and tlie lake or water connection at Go0,00() bushels, at the Grand Trunk Railway Stati(ni. This is eipiipped with grain cleaning machinery of the latest improved patterns, Mr. Irwin, before building it, visiting and inspecting the extensive tlour mills and elevators of Minne- apolis, Minnesota, and erecting and ecpiipping his elevator on the same general iirinciples. A twenty horse power steam engine is used to furnish power to drive the machinery, and the elevator capacity is ten bushels perminiiteorliOOeach hour. The grain is bought from the farmers in the coun- try adjacent to the town and is brought by rail from the other [larts of the country, and after i lieing thoroughly cleaned, is siiijiped", the wheat , mostly to mills in Canada, and the barley to the Ignited States, In the various grains a very large I business is done, the amount handled last year lanuHinting to as much as 2r,0,000 bushels. Mr. I Irwiii is Canadian born, and is an intelligent and social gentleman. He is an active and enterpris- ing business man, and has high commercial stand- ; mg. I Ji W. Rifor, Wine Merchant, Huron Street. Commercial enteriirises of all kinds are represen- ^ ted ill Clinton and holding a prominent place [ among tlieni is the wine and liquor store of Mr. J. \V. Riter, on Huron street. This enterprise j was first established by W. Fosterand J. W. Riter I in IHISH and conducted by tliein for about a year ^ when Mr. Riter succeeded to the entire business. ; The premises occupied are Ki.xOO feet in dimen- sions, one floor and a basement of the same size being use""»« I large and excellenVasHortmen of J'^V'""' "'"•'•y '^ of the finest (Janadian T / '"'"'^ ""d shoe.s constituting the fi It of :,'"'i""f'^!'t"re. the stock very large and flo. H„hhL n. j" •' "" '"^" ' "'"' a W.Taylor the l.pn ) V f. "''^ '*"='""r'e'l on. Mr KnglisLan bv irt and'" ««tahliHhment, is an I 1«72. He is a tl.orouJl, a ll "' ""' '" ^''"""la '" I and a most rol able min "f . '"''^'''''* "-"'ies'-mn, ; Blyth, Jacob Taylor " busmess. Branch in !stfe!t'l"in,'rLS»:;^Wm. Watson, Huron hotels an.l public ho„sest 'T'' """^ "'^ " '««' take theleafi, where tt^luk of "tT". ''""^T^^^ '° , beHtcuHtomersalwav8t.o 1m V ''•*''*''^''"i'i the i to the rule, and we «,,, f ' *-''"'"" '« "« exception i that take ti.rcre^m'o ' .rt^ra^l/'^c)"' ".".i'"-- the " Commercial," Wn VVatinn ^ "^- *''*"" '« Huron straet. Tl e sit Af . ?', P'-"Pr'etor, on «"e of the old la dma ks of M ''/'' ""'' P°"" '« house being erects? I. "'*' town, a luiblic aso. This hm wi '•'^'■'',''« "">ch as fifty Vears present ^nilZ^Zl^^^t:^^:' 'T "re, an'd the «ubstantially bnilf Vi **"" ''« place. It is a WxlOOfeeti^.'^ ;,:i' «'7-V brick structure' '«'|t, airy an,l sTTu.M TuT"" f"'-ty«ve ladies' parlors, two sitt m „ ''"'rooms, three n'cely appointed oVce ami thl/'T'"'*'' '•°"'"«. -* arranged sample rooms for fl,i '?«*' "'"" ^^"11 travellers. The dii in , r, ' '■"" "^ commercial il'e. an' «"''«ts. Here I the reason a w'^S h'!"*'"? *''? ''ehcacies o? ! while the cuis no is al thlTft ^"^«"*'=tial food, i could desire. There fs stahli,, , ' '"°'* fastidious horses, thus makinc i .. , "*^'''*'"^'^'ty f°r sixty for travellers . „„m ^ electricity. There modern conveS 'ef whireT'/"'' .5''*^ ''"""•^ l"' trains. Mr. Watson f'l,!^ •''''''' ■"'« "'cets all by birth, a gen ! g"ntS 'r'V'*r' '^'^ ^ 'anadi^ comforts of^ his guests In ' ""f ''"" "^ft'''' *■'« appreciated by thfC;),-:;^^^^!""" '^ '"«'"> carry on was established in I87i hv \u. u- r„ Jor, the senior member nfH, «■ - . ' ^^ ■ Tav- on individually for a JerLnf'"' ^'"^ '^'"•'•ied it identified with him h.& Ih'''' ^"'7' ^''^n he name of W. Taylo?* Sons Th„ "^ ""^^'' "'e Arm are commodioulllSxar feeTin r "^'^"P''''^ •nd there are comDetLr^d '-•-'" ''''"?"^''""«- ware, Albert "tree'-K?".?' ''?'''^'-« '"" H-^^d- trade which go to make m^f ** ^'epartn.ents of of the town of Ch,Z, tlZ . °°'J""«'-«ial fabric forms an importan fea', I'e and°" ''! ''"''^'^r'' prominently identifiedwl ft'are M''"''"*r ""^^t Rowland. The sop, , tin v • Messrs. Davis * these gentlemen was etTbhrrT"'' °""d-'cted by ago by W. C. Scearle who hmv^°"'"""'-'yy<''"-« for only a sh, rt tune when h '''■' '^'"''•'''d it on , sncceede,! to it. ThJ nl«^- "" P'''^"'"^* proprietor and commodious, Vernf- loTlxl" T^P'''.'? '''^ '>"•«« and the stock, which tslan,t i* '" '.''"'^■'^io'is. consists of a complete L.J and well assorted ware, stoves ai.l'C,^ ,"rne s'o"'thr'"r-- «"' and improved make nainf' , fl '"°" '"^'-'ent I lamp goods, a speciaUv^bein"' ■,' ^^'-'''shes and stoves. The firm Ju .''^ '^ '""''<' "f cutlery and REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN "f 'ixahty, and carry a lent of boots a.,d shoes nanufftcture, the stock s k'iKl in town ; and a rude IS carried on Mr B establisliment, is an »me ont to Canada in competent tradesman busmess. Brancii in 'm- Watson, jrnron 'wns there are a few at seem naturally to t()f the travel and the Hilton is no exception a few of the houses wie. One of them is i^tson proprietor, on liotel at this point is tlie town, a public much as fifty years '•oyedbyfire.kndthe ke Its place. It is » i-ey brick structure, • contains forty-fivj «d bedrooms, three u reading rooms, a iree large and well "se of commercial cheerful and home- sixty guests. Here -8 the delicacies of t substantial food he most fastidious I capacity for si.xty lent stopping place the country 'J'he 'el is well stocked aiea, etc.,aiid besi Stic cigars. The u«liout during the actricity. There iiid the house has ree bus meets all »r, is a Canadian Ks well after the liOHse is highly die. Dealers in Hard- departments of mmercial fabric tion in hardware d perhaps most Messrs. Davis * 8 conducted by ime thirty years r, carried it on -sent proprietor upied are large '' in dimensions, »A well assorted, M nardwar., tin- '^' le most recent ^ varnishes and of cutlery and [1 the industry -- liotairfnrn.ic'e li experienced not surpassed in quality, and a large and constantly increasing trade is carried on, being both wholesale and retail. Mr. DayiB is an Knglishman, being a native of JJeronshire. He is a practical and competent man of business, and is highly esteemed in the com- munity. Mr. Eowland was born in the city of London, England, coming he<-o nine years ago. O. Cruiokohanka, Boi s and Shoes, Albert street.— i-ew men continue m the same business i longer than twenty years, yet among those who have been a longer time in the boot and shoe trade of Clinton IS Mr. Chas. Cruickshanks. This gen- tleman commenced in the same business twenty- nine years ago and has given his entire business life to It. He has now been in his present location for sixteen years past, and during all the years he has snent in Clihton has steadily gained in favour with her people. He occupies a room 20x50 feet as a show-room, with a room in the rear for work- shop, where he employs three skillea workmen in the manufacture of hig custom work. Only the best of stock is used and the workmanship is not excelled by any. He also carries all the leading kinds of fine ladies' and geutiemen's boots and shoes from all the best <:anadian manufacturers. Mr. Criuckshanks is a native of Aberdeen, Scot- land, where he livetl until he was nineteen years of age. He spent three years in the United States, and the lemainder of his life he has lived in Canada. He is 55 years old, and has been in Clinton 29 of them. He is a pleasant and cordial gentleman, and is respected and esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. T'nVN OF SE.\FORTH. There are many enterprising towns in Western Ontario having all the natural and artificial facilities to materially assist m their development. The thriving town of Seaforth is one of th'r sTtuated on the Buffalo an.l Godench line of the Grand Trunk Railway, in Tuckersmith and McKllop town ships, in the county of Huron, it is within easy reach of the county seat Goderich-whth is only 21 miles diH ant. It is m the centre of a great rock salt pro ''"'' ""•^'^ -h-i -'". an average att^^da^ce of over "OO pupils, who are instnucted by a staff of competent teachers. S«tforth has an ex«,llen ly conducted Mechanics' Institute, with a library of 3,900 volumes ; also a town hall, having a siting capacity of 00 and a public hall for lectures, meetings and entertainments, seating 800. To t^ act th financial affairs of the people there are two chartered banks; and two weekl/uewspap^r-the Uuron J,.rp„.,tor ^nd the Sun. The population of the town is 2,800, and there are LceEVater works and a well equipped and efficient fire department. excellent water c..'*"?'' 0'i«ve, Seeds, Flour and Feed, Main btreet.--Prominently connected with the flour, feed and seed industry in this place is Mr. Hui-h Grieve, proprietor of the Seaforth Seed Warehouse, ihis enterprise dates its inception to the year 1HH8 when it was started by Hugh Grieve and James' Stewart, under the firm name of (brieve * Stewart. Ihis continued for about a year, when Mr. Grieve succeeded to the entire business. The premises occupied are 22x70 feet in dimensions, with store rooms in the rear. These are conveniently fitted up with bins and boxes for properly conducting the business to which they are devoted, which consists in handling high grade family flour, feed of all kmds, either whole or ground, split peas, pearl ' barley, corn and oatmeal, cracked wheat, etc. and held, garden and flower seeds of all kinds seeds being the special department to which Mr' Gi-unc devotes the most of liis attention. ■J'he'^e are bought in large (juaiitities at wholesale, and are then sold either in job lots or in smaller packages. The business since its first inception has met with marked success, a very large trade now being done extending to all parts of the town and surrounding country as well as goods being shipped to Mani- toba and the North-West. Mr. Grieve is a native Canadian, and a pleasant and social gentleman. He 18 an enterprising business man and public spirited citizen and has high commercial standing. T" "*"• Coleman, Manufacturer of Fine, Coarse, Dairy and Land Salt, Lumber, Shingles, Staves, Hoops, etc.— One of the most important indus- tries in this part of Canada is the manufacture of salt, giving employment to many men and re- quiring a large amount of capital. This enter- prise IS well represented in Seaforth by the An- chor Brand Dairy Salt Works, T. T. Coleman proprietor, whose business office is on Main street, near the Grand Trunk Railway Crossing. 1 his enterprise dates its inception to the year 1868 when the well was first started. This well is five 16 TOWN OF SEAFORTH inches in diameter and 1136 feet deep, the supply seeminK to be im'xliaiiKtil)Ic, for, in all tlieHo yearH that it Iuih been niiii.i.if,', tlicro Imvh been no apparent (Iiniinution in tlio amount. Tliu brine or salt water is pimipci from the well, bv Kteani, a twenty-five liorne power enKino boinK UHed, into large vats or overhead cisteriiH. From there it ruiiK into large paim, made of boiler iron, each yj xl.SOfeet in diineiiHions and Konie twelve inchcH deep. 'HieHe pans are kept hot, the salt water being at a boiling pt.int all the time; in this wav the water pasaes off in Hteani, while the salt is left in the bottom. 'J'his proeess is eontiiaiallv going on, the taiikH being supplied from the well and | they in turn filling the pans, while the salt is being | all the time 8crHi)ed from the bottom of these i)ans I by men with long handleil scrapers. The finest I salt is made at the end of the pans where the greatest amount of heat is, while the coarser is farther removed, and the very coarse salt comes from the end where the evaporation is comiiara- tively Blow. That which is designed for table use IS made by grinding the coinmo'. line salt verv fine and aiftmg. The capacity of this salt bh,. k IB 40 barrels per day, '.vhieh is sol.l and shipijed to all parts of the Dominion. Mr. Coleman has in addition to his salt works, and au.\iliary to them a saw mill, substantialy built, and e.pii'pped with the latest improved machinery, driven by a thirty- .r2TT J'?''.V''' '•'">''""' "-""^ '"^^■'"»-' " capacity of 10,000 feet daily. Here all kinds of lumbtr'are manufactured for farmers and others, the i)rim- ary object, however, being to make barrel beads and staves for the extensive cooper shops which lie runs in connection with his salt works These various establishments are very extensive and le- quire a great amount of build'ing room, the salt block, mill and cooper shop covering an area of perhaps two and a half acres of land, and recuiire close and constant supervision. From twintv- five to thirty^five competent hands are given steady employment, while the active duties of at- tending to the business affairs of the enterprise devolves upon Mr. Coleman and his sons T F t. C. and Theo. Coleman, all of whom are intel- ligent and social gentlemen, active business men and enterprising citizens. inchides nearly everytliing in that line, but a par- ticular specialty is made of bedroom sets and : some very line work is done. The factory is lX,x •^■i feet in extent, and three stories high and baso- ment, and gives employment to eighty hands, where also is another building 111x15 feet and basement running to its full capacity. The great increase m hiismesB has necessitated the erection of a new buKlmg .ir,.xll.'; feet in extent and three stories liigli. 1 his building is of white brick and esi)eci- ivlly arranged for convenienei' in storage and liaiKllmg of the manufactiiivd product The quality, designs and workmanship are unex- celled, and no material is used that has not stood the teat of rigid scrutiny. Power is fun ished by a in, horse power engine and all the best and most I improved machinery and appliances are employ. I ed. Seaforth owes much to her industries and in l)articnlar to this one. The individual proprie- ! tors are Mr. J. If. Hroadfoot and Mr. William l!ox. Mr. Hroadfoot is u Canadian by birth and has always been identilied with the industries of his native lan.l, His entire business life has been spent in Seaforth, and the influence he has liad upon her progress has been verv marked. He has been a member of the council and is much ea- ! teemed and resjiected by the community. Mr Uox is_ an lOnglishman but came to Canada at the age of tive years. For 12 years he has made Seaforth his home and has grown in favor with the people of that place from the very first. Th« rroadfoot «, Bex FHrnlture Factory, Market and Jarvis streets Messrs Hroadfoot'- Box, proprietors.-Onc ot the most important industries in the town of Seaforth and one which brings into that place a large amount of inoiiey to be set in circulation is the furniture manufac- tory of the Broadfoot ,t Box Funiiture Co., loca- ted at the corner of Market and Jarvis afreets this business was established in 187.5 and has continued to increase in -jxtent and imiiortancc ev?r since. At present the annual product amounts to about «10.i,000 and is sold in all parts of the Uomitiion from the Atlantic to the Pacific. From »20,000 to S2r,Mm a year is paid in wages and thia again is set afloat in Seaforth and the surrounding country. The furniture turned out SeafoHh Banking Co., J. C. Smith, Main street.- 1 he banking inatitiitioiis of a town are a pretty sure index of the eominercial prosperity of the place, for where there is active trading among the nierchanta there is a corresjionding active de- mand for short time loans, as provided by the banks. Judging by this criterion Seaforth is doing a flourishing buaineas, and among the many institutions closely allied to the commercial com- munity here is the Seaforth Ranking Co J C Smith, manager, wjiose place of business is on Mam Street in the Commercial Hotel building 1 his business was established by Mr. Smith in 1HH8 and has grown in the confidence of the peo- ple and in their good graces from year to year until now a very large business is doiie. The Co do a general banking business, receive deposits I and allow interest thereon, discount notes, issue I drafts on other cities, make collections and loan [ money. A very large part of the business is done among farmers, with whom the company is very popular. The premises occupied are located directly in the business portion of the town, and are suitably fitted up and arranged with banking rooms and jirivate offices for properly conducting the business of the institution. Mr. Smith is a Canadian by birth, an intelligent and social gentle- man, an active business man and a thorough banker. He was, previously to starting in buai- neas for himself, connected with the Bank of Com- merce of this place and prior to that was with the same institution in Toronto, and is widely and favorably known. it line, but » par- Iroom HetH and le factory in l.'tfix « liif;li and baso- [litylmiuls, wbore et and babeinent 10 urcut increaHB rectioii of a new mil tliiec storieH Jiick and fspeci- in Htorane and product. Tlie aliip are iinex- ■it lias not stood - Ik fun islicd by le host and most ices are employ. iiduHtries and in ividiial proprie- 1(1 Mr. William m hy birth and lie induHtries of BBS life thiH been ice lie has bad arked. He baa id i» inucli CH- inity. Mr. Box inula at tlie a^e made Seafortb ivitli the people '. Smith, Main of a town are a il iiiosperity of trading among idinfi active de- •ovided by the 111 Seaforth is nonu'the many nimercial oom- kiiif,' Co., J. C. business is on lotel building. Mr. Smith in ice of the peo- year to year, lone. The Co. iceive deposits nt notes, issue ;ions and loan isiness is done npaiiy is very I are located the town, and with banking ■ly conducting '.t. Smith is a 1 social geiitle- 1 a thorough rtiiig in busi- Hank of Corn- was with the 8 widely and THE DOMINION OF CANADA 1608 1887 PRKRATOKY REVIEW Its Elements ok VVk.vi.th. M.^nukactukinc. Ixdu.str.es ano Aor.cui.tor.vl Production.s, Etc. [he steadily increasing population of the Old Country, and the fields of industry and enterprise which in so many branches of trade, owing to improved labor-saving v..t -V- !"7T'' '"' *'" '"P°'-"^"°"« "f °*'-- -""'--. >-- become so restricted, cause numbers to look to the colonies of Great Britain for that field of labor which ispractica.lv le . them a home, or is so crowded and circumscribed as to prevent the development and exercise of that native talent or energy, which, if properly used, should in the course of time lead to a com- peteney and independence. The employment of capital not less than the employment of labor, the ehe of distressed trades, of overpeopled districts, of individuals and their families str ,.., ing vainly without hope, and of overflowing manufactures seeking a market and a bc.eacial retu .i- are all connected with the subject of emigration and with the effects that grow out of it in a new country. It is not therefore to be wondered at that the public should not be easily satisfied in h inauiries upon a subject which in times like the present comes home to the businesses and b „. of a large and enterprising class f individuals. As the interest of the subjeot rises above thoBC classes by whom it has hitherto been looked upon merely as an ultimate relief from pressing „ ^1 T''- '° ""'""'' '" '"'" ^'-."-"ces, who begin to in,uire into the Z, prospects and industries of these new countries which open such a field for energy a.d enterprise o tC n T " V ''"'' "^""'^ °' '''''''-' '" ^"^ ''^"'^- «-'■ '"f---"-' *« the object of these publications on the IxmsTitiKs of C.^NAnA. and Hb' T'""';' """T""""* '^'^^ ^"■- '-"y ^-» ^"empted to deal with the surplus population, and iberal assistance has continuously been granted to deserving and desirable emigrants. Th question at the start for those who contemplate leaving their native land is. naturally, where to go Equally natural it seems to be that as the individual growth of a town or city is in a westerly would-be emigrant unconsciously follows the immortal advice of Horace Greeley, " Go west young has possessions in al parts of the globe, it is to Canada that most look for the establishment of that new home over the seas, and the reasons are patent. The Dominion is within comparatively easy access, the rates for passage aro very low, the difference in life and climate is not so marked . DOMINION OF CANADA neverthe ess, by tlio exercisB of in^n,.„f»Ki , without any moans, have m the history of EngLsh farming !mv« v,.^ "'armers irom Britain. Never .ono..a .„/..„. ^, J::Zu::/rj::;:;:;r:r;t::: o'"r™''™"'°" boundless tracts of rich a.ul f«rtn» . i ..• , ^*°*''* °P«n« "P her i. .™. .... ™. .:a:c r .::„*: :: z:r;;r:;;: ':::"' r ': ^'t " The emigration from European countries has in fho Incf t a ^ Which has formed a remarkable feature in Z^X^^ l ^:^''' ''''T'' "" '^"^"'"^ the fleld than those who have settled her« anH h k !■ emigration a«ei,ts are in oo.„.,. .,,a „,.,,.„ ,..;j:r:ri rfztrrrr.r""'"""' ''-"""^^ here a new homo, with every hon,. of ...-n * . *'' "^^^^'^t'on and find twelve years about two a a 1 al i ', T"""' '''^*"'""^ "'•"^^' ""'' ""™'« "^ -* Britain,andtherei atTrcr o 1 ; '^"''^ '"^" ^""'^'^"'^^ ^™"' '""^ *"-«" «-t located in Canada, ^rtZl''::^^^''^?"""'''^^^- ^^""^ °^*'- have permanently prosperity hereattained, is t 1 s 1 ;" " '^ '"' '"''°'""'' "'''' ^^ '"-'-*'-' ^^^ are annually transmitted to the Olfc'r tr t "aT °" '"^ '""r"""'' '" """ *'"'"*'*''"^- to emigrate. ' ' '^ "^ '^'' ''^'^''^^^ "^ ^"'^"''^ to enable them also he dr;rr c " ::i;: ^'^"^- "'° r •' ^""^^ '- - '-"--'-^ ^-- - ^^ -- interested parti ;•.,„ '^"""^^^ '"''^ false statements of emigration agents and other Cnada is ssen I. : I ,' rT;'"""" " T """ "^ '""' ""'^^ ""^ "'"^-*-^'« -'"-' of her fertile soil H H " "' ' '" '"'"'^ '''■' "'" ^^^"" "^ "^ ■"'"'"able resources fertile soil. Hence there ,s primarily a steady demand for the tiller of the land .',; T . has over exceeded fliB ^. ....,!„ 3 ^i • , ""^ '■'"'^roi tne land tais demand in any count yTir^^^^^^ "''''"' °'^-^'' *° *'- ^^^ '^borer cannot be excelled here immediaL elploymo t Tni e '^ T' ""^'^^ "' '^""^^ '°""^"" "^^^^"*«' -^'^ «-" ^"'J mechanics and arUsa Z ■■«"'7--*'- -«-• " is more difiicult to speak collectively of for carpente ^er Id T" T """'' *'"^ ^^ '''''''' employment, at good wages, highly Jo Crl^^ "— l"-'-^-* Which work i. difficult to obtain KailJay shouldte^ttTnZrr^^^^^^ ^7!:^ ^ ^^"""'^" ^^^^^ dominion all attrac:zr:::;r:r:r::;r:r^ -' -- — - DOMINION CANADA ints which cannot p of her individual xtent of territory. t any means, liave an independence, n Britain. Never ng a continuation ada opens up her f the pioneer. It ain hope of indo- i settler liere sees d, and the desert ample reward to ituted an exodus ion aKeiitH are in I by tlie chnnj,'eof ociation and find t (hiring tlie last 1 through Great ave permanently illustrating the •or (fi|0,(Jnnd of hardy adventurers, nii ler the coiiiinaiid of Chiunplain, acn,:.., tliot^t.umy dee).; their voyage was, however, a fruitless one in discovering the Indian trading posts and friendly natives, who were the object of their search, and they soon re- turned. In MM a second exjiedition, of which Chaniplain was again a member, under the com- mand of Sieur de Moiits, who was granted vice- regal power, started out, and gaining the Hay of Fundy, a settlement was founded on the main coast, near tho present site of St. John, on which the name of I'ort Royal was bestowed. It was an unfortunate choice of site. Tlio winter set in early and the cold was intense ; tho Fronclimen became an ea.y prey to disease, and of the seventy-nine exiles, thirty-five fell victims before the spring to the dire ravages of scurvy. The indomitable spirit and perseverance of Champlain alone prevented the whole party sinking into lethargy and despair. Succours fortunatelv arrived from France, which again in l(l(.(i were further augmented, to be, liowever, followed the'followingyoar with the revocation of the charter and orders to abandon the settlement. Baffled in his attempts to plant a colony in Acadia, De Moiits dispatched Champlain up the St. Lawrence to locate a suitable site for a new settlement. Proceeding up that noble river the voyager of to-day will find the features of the country, which at its moutli were rough and rugged gradually soften, particularly towards the south, and its cultivation rapidly increase, with m-ny pretty and picturesque settlements along its margin, nntil, passing the Island of Orleans, which divides the river into two narrow channels, he conies suddenly upon a lofty rock on its northern banks, upon the summit of which he will perceive the flag and forti.'icatinns of the hi-h -eatcd cUadel of Quebec. The history of Quebec for close on two centuries may be said to he that of Canada, and as such aioro than ordinary interest is attached to the " Rook City." M ilccoiiiitH of the truilitioii oxJHted appaarance of H ') ; tlio nativcH lu Htraii^orH uon- iountry bore the liave ori^'inated lobubly the true niftiiy yenTH no 1 (^'amed fur Iiih luarkable of the .inuel (le (jham- le royal marine e, undur Hunry Miedimval type, ntic c'nt('r])rise, ni. Inl()();itwo 'n tonw, l)oro a lie command of I ; tlieir voya^'e liHcovering the V nativt's, who d they hooii ro- tion, of which nidcr the com- < granted vice- Uji the May of 1 on tlu^ nniin ohn, on wliich owed. It was J winter Het in 10 Frenchmen iniH before the iiniplain alone I arrived from following' year mplaiii np tlie oble river, the ^h and rugf{ed 86, with ni-;ny •rleans, which n its northern le high seated to be that of DOMINION OF CANADA 9 On the :.rd of ,lnly, l.iOH, Chan.plain's little band, hnt twenty-ei^ht in nnmber, landed and founded the Hite of the prenent city, and the establinhment of the French in Caruda becan.o an estabhshed fact, (ham n continued his wi«e administration of the infant settlen.ont up to the tune of lus death in l.i;i,-,. The colony couhl ill spare him ; for twentyseven years he had labored hard for Uh welfare, Hacri.icin« fortune, repose an.l do.nesti.- peace, to a cause e.nbraee.l with enthusiasn, and pursue,! wit) n.tropid persistency. With the life of this faithful Holdier close.! the open,n« period of "New irance." In I.!H7 the .Tesuifs ColleKe was foumle.l. while l.i:.'. nnvrked the arrival o' the Ursniine nuns, who were .lestine.l to render invaluable asKiKtance to popular ciucation. Within the precincts of their convent lie burie.l the rennm.s of tlu- gallant Montcalm, wlio fell i„ ,|„. ..ventful iMittl,. of the I'lains of Abraham, Hept. Vi I7,V) I'iciifmiii Ihv Ciliiilil, Qiitlicr, nfcrliwliiiif/ the fit. /.inrrincc It was not till Um, when the wise policy of Lou.s XIV. instituted a Hoval (iovernment. that any substantial proj-ress in the new settlen.ct was nnvde. Fn.ler his ,,aternal care, horses sheep cattle, and youn« wo.non for wives, were dispatched in abundance, and i.. one season n.ore than two tnonsand persons had landed at Quebec at the royal charf,'e. One obtains «lin.pses of the pristine state of Qnebec through the earl v police re.-ulations. Kach mlnvbitant was re,,„ired to n.ake a .-utter alon« the mi.Mle of the street, before his house, and also to ren.ove refuse an.l throw it in tne river. All ,l.,«s, without exception, wereord..re.l l.on.e at nine o'clock. Smokin. in the streets was forbi.l.len, as a precauti.M, against fire; househol.lers were required to pn.vi.le themselves with la.l.lers, and when the fire alarn, was run« all able-bo.lied persons were oblige,! to run to the scene of danger, with buckets or kettles full of wat.-r The infant colony did not get through its early years without trouble. The N.nv |-.o„l„„der= weretlie bitter foes of the French, who at first had the best of it in manv a tustle. The"ln.liaus usually sided with the C:atholics against the Puritans, an.l their aid was verv material assistance In the Maritime Provinces the Acadians could make no successful head, but Lon.sbur.. remaine.l a tower of strength, and a rallying point for the French, until a year before the fall of Quebec 10 nOMINION OF CANADA Aftnr thodiHiiHtnmHdt.fciit of the KiikIihIi iiiuler Kir William I'hippH, the colony cnjdyi'd a U>i\k period of un'-^koB »riiii«|uillty, during wliK tim.^ • , ,;„fy|. Jmeroe, ao, , .,. '• , «i.,„.ral •'"•' "///(.• /.n,nr ll,im,„nt.s ficr „t Q,i,l,rr In 171.t was «ijr,u.d tho treaty of Iltmcht, whifli ceded the Hudson Bay Territory, NewfoiuKlhmd and Acadia, to Uritaiii. while Franue retained Canada, (■ai)e Hreton and »„„„ , ■ .,, , «"'"« ''s'lery riHhtH in the Gnlf of St. Law. I d.r the , . ,.ch donunat.on Canada was nu.re a nnlitary than an a^rienltural colonv ; during m ^alr'' r ^■''""":^''"'^"-"« -- """> ■— t- ^ Cuun of barracks; while the „ J mucant.le and a«r,cultural sottlc.nents on the Jiritish-now the An.erican-.d. of the St Luwren^e and .,. lakes, were rapidly progressing in prosperity and power. U ,. St,u,. ^ MaBsachusetts alone at this tin.e conld n.nster 40,,K,„ n.en capahle of hearing a. .■ . .,.„,.. , ., .1 r '^";«""P^^-''^' ^•''""''-' ^«''""'- l'e„„«y,vaniaand Virginia could add conH.derablv to th 2:^::::''rT ;"^ -— -^ *- --* ea.pai,„ the Canadian forces gained so^ P^ma ad ,,,es the day was fast approaching when the proud ......,„.,,. ., ,nu..htv France must bend ),eneT-,h tt,« paw of the British lion. Wi (ho hnH with Q of tlio t be rufo expodit 4 X 4 the ho nieni fri Levi, tl ing un lirif,'hta ham. tl of the 1>1 death of heroic 1 1 the surr Sillory c hy the Fi of the K series of which pi tlie eaKei ttulos, aH the great hy the mi for tlie scene of i the coleb and histt evolution The victi hy the dt more gloi found in rival, Mo A co; hundred Ht. Georj DOMINION OP CANAHA 11 €1 I I'icir (it Qiiitur snty of Iltrt'olit, Jiiiy Territory, t(i Hritaiii.wliile iipt' Hretdii 1111(1 iiilf of Kt. Law- rd, the iiiiestioii UMuliiui annals, colony ; during wliile the more idti (if the St. 'Jlif otilb' of ■• < 'on >ti . lit, iilernbly to the es t,'aiiie(] some iin^hty France William Pitt, then Prime Mini.ter, h».l roHolve.! that the IU« of old KngUnd «ho.,l,l rt„.t on the baMionn of Qu.-Ih,c. Canada va. to bo invad.-l at three di.tinct point. i.y overwhelmiiM force*, with g.i.aH.c aH the rentro of ;utaok. The anW-nt capital Ih thnn forever identified with the renown of the two great nationH wh ntenu-d for Uh poHHCHion ; and the history of thin ,*ri,«l will always be referred to aH e-pially intereHting. attractiv.. . I important. The varie , M,>„tH of the expeilition the arrival l.,.f„re the town, the attack rl,.. tire nhipH, the ,lefe>. . .outmoroncy, the bo in ha r d- nienr from I'oint ' ijevi, the lind- >ng under thee 111 ightH of Abra J^ ham. the battli of the IMaiiiH, till' death of the two iieroic! 1 o a devH, the Hurrender. the l)attle~of Sillery or St. I'"oye, the siege by the I''rench, and the arrival "f the English fleet form a series of spirit-stirring events which possess the niiiiil with the eager interest of vicissi- tudes, as they in turn develop the great game of war. played by the most skillful hands and for the noblest stakes. The a yk,rjn,mJi;^vi7^^(:j-[j,„„n- Hcene of this heroic ilrama. the actors and the event, will be forever memorable. Any one who visits the celebrated Plains of Abraham, the scene of this glorious fight-equally rich in natural beauty and historic recollections will admit that no site could be found better adapted for displaying the evolutions of military skill and discipline, or the exertion of physical force and determined valor. The victory of the English, which forever settled the fate of ('anada, was, however, dearly bought by the death of the valiant Wolfe at the very moment when success was assured ; thougli" a .leath more glorious, attended with circumstances more picturesque and interesting, is nowhere to 1,,. 'ound in the annals of historj. A lofty monument to the joint memory of Wolfe and his great rival, Montcalm, is now erected on tlie sjiot where the former fell. A complete change novv look [ilace in Canada, l-'rom the lofty cape, where for more than one hundred and fifty years the white flag of France liad waved defiantly, now streamed the banner of St. George ; a Hanoverian soverr .n, who held his sceptre by virtue of the conquest of England by 12 i DOMINION OF CANADA batt,e„.„., a::r i J:l^ T -^^^^^^ --^ - '- •'-"-^ c.,« a„a hoar, important in the eves of the wo , ' " ' """""""'« "'"^ ""titutions, are numerous and every stand J Jof t !«' :' ^^'"'^ ''"''' ''^''" ^*''- "^ '*« ""-^ -»« »-^ f-m chief d..J;::ir ^■'"""■"•""^''^^ ^-'"l-*-^ '« «^-P«^ "P-n us face, and ,„aintness is its wan'!:r::::::r iiTir*'^ '°'"""^= "^ """-'- ^-^ "--^ ^-- -e a thatthe'lsU not 1? ? " ' "'" *'" '"°^* ''"'""^"' «■*- = ^^ *--l.ers wil, a« ee Should 2:1: ;;;::r^^^ ''-'''-■■ ^-- "■*« — « ^^-^^ cannon of a past e" Le !, " ^'"^^ ;'"""* ^"'"^"^^' ''^^^"^'^^- «"" «'--'"« "- .^h£ d:jr;i:::r^^^^^ dwelt the French governors and commanders, and passing the Post Omce should note a oI^Z The Citaili'l, Quebec stone inlaid in the new wall_a stone which came from an old bnildinK and whose s.n. f ™.:r:::;:::;;:s;::r:r::ir-rr;"r:r::: "v-'- " "■•" '" """ '«.v .1... ti„ ,.d CM. ,„,, „, „.,„„ „„ ,. ' "" '■ : " ™ '" ""= "'■"• ""i Quel remarkal entitlinfj country 1 is one of and pure In the the census 54,y.>8 of i ri'li'jum, til occupation occupy tlie ship-buildi DOMINION OF CANADA 18 lony. History has ly speaking, is also ig crags and hoary are nutnerous and ed walls and from quaintness is its 11 Terraces give a rague, Edinburgh, vellers will agree terrace a circuit itill showing the I the last century. St. Louis, where d note a curious aHt to went it Htrotchen from the Atlantic; to the I'acifio Ooean, and from tlin soutlifrn latituden al)o»e stated to the Arctic' circle. Very lar^e portions of thiH ^reat territory are cultivable ; and those portions not cultivable are rich in mineral wealth. The proportion of cultivable land in the Dominion, suited to the produc- tions of the tetiiperate zones, is iiuite as lart^e as that in the United States. It possesses the laryent extent of land yet o)ieii for settlement adapted to the growth of the Krasses, cereals, and other productions of the temperate (limatos, not oidy on the continent, but in the world. V /'miiirssivv Farutinii It has many thousands of s<|uare miles of the tinest forests on the continent, and ni.iiiv thousands of square nulcs of the most fertile prairie land. Its rivers and lakes form one of the most remarkable physical features of the continent. 'I'his water system furnishes important facilities for comninnication ; and the course of the St. Lawrence is in the line of the shortest sailinj^ circle across the Atlantic. Tlie same favorable condition prevails on the west coast, from the terminus of the Pacific liailway across tlie Pacific Ocean to the markets of China. .Japan, and also to Australia. Coupled with these important commercial conditions, there is the fact that the Canadian Pacitic Railway crosses the continent on the shortest line through the fertile belt, and at the "gate" of the Rocky jAIountains, crossing them on immensely more favorable conditions, both as respects grades and curves, than the line of railway which reaches the Pacilic coast at San rrancisco. As at present constituted, it is divided into seven Provinces, viz. : Nova Scotia, New Bruns- wick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia, together with the DOM IN ION OF OANA»)A •^3 ParJH ; while thf mo. Clanaila \» iH and kiii){f1omii )I)e, and Hwuilttii ilCH. l''rOIIl I'UHt livtitiuloH al)o»e ot cultivablii lire d to the produ'' lOHHt'M till! laryi^Ht realH, and other \iiMt extent of Nortli-WeMt Territory, out of wliieli tlie DiHtrictw of AHNiniboia, All)erlii SmsI wan, and Atlnil)aHt'a liave btien formed ; diiitrictH whicli will in the ne;ir future l>e( > n, I'rovincen of tlit^ Doniinion, each having; a territory aH Uinv uh a Kuropean lni ureui Canada haH llHherieM of ahnoHt lioundk'HM extent, l>otli mi \lt .Vthintic ami I'aciHi; I'oaHts. ., incli are without cc|ualH on the continent, or. it in lielieved, in the world. It haH coal HeldH of iniinenttc extent on both itH Atlantic and Pacific coaHtH ; and there are lar«e de|ioMitH heneath the Hurfiice of its prairie landH euut of the Uocky MountaiiiK, It haH alwi iron, jjold, Hilver. copper, lead, and other niineH of utoat richneHM, includinu potrolenni and Halt ; together with aInioMt every ileiicriptiun of Htoiie and yranite ant tra.!.'! thmo have been markwl iniprovenioMtH in Htork, l.y tli.. ini|.ortatioi, of Hhort-Horn, l>oll«,| An«iiH. Hm.(onl an.l othrr vaiiHicH. Tl... «,..■.■,.«. whirl, I„.h utt.. I v,i.io,iH wHIkn-m,, ,.Htul,|iHl,„u.ntH ill tlu) DoiiiiiiloM .I..V .1 to thf nMirinH of tlioro,r«l,l.i-...l nlork, i« Mum.ioiit nHMuntv,- of ll„. protit al,l.. Mature, of the intirin iw wlijcli in yrl .•oiiiparalivwly in itH iiifKiiry. Tlu-Hoil„f Cana.la may !.<■ Ha,.l to I... tin. Hoiirrt- of l.t-r ureatoHt w.-alth and HlrniKtli. H.r foivMt Ihm.Ih. I,..r Honliny farniH, an.l her rifh an.l vuHt rollinj- praincH, niakr ih.^ attran sh.. ott'erH for the ayriciiltiiriHt. 'I'ht.r.. May \,v n.ori. Hcieiititlc fanuinK >" Kn«hin.l an.l in Scotlarnl tha Canada. Kn^-hsl, lii«h tann..rH wonhllin.l in Canacla niiirh that tlwN «onl pocket; that in ■ ..|y diivM he hnil to ntrnggle with diUl- rultiiHi hut found liiH lahorn rewariied by MiiecenH, ami ultimately crowned with indei«..idence. I'ayiiig no rent, and owning IK. inimter, huhttH educated and nettled his children ai i,isitiiin of indeiienden.c he can attain in the .M'liingof hJMlife; in HMible goal in Hie Mniji,., ( •,i,miIi> , if hr ^1 |,| linoni.. unable to work with liiH iieeuMtoined vigor -the workhniiHc. t)iirliinii mill Tli(ii-iiiifililiiiil Sliiil,- Ftinii The opening np and succeHsfnl carrying on of the export of cuttle trade with I'liigluiiil has sensibly changed, in many cases, the character of the farming in Canada; and this is well, for farmers had begun to overcmii the soil, in so coiistaiitly producing cereals. .Ill comparing Canada's present standing as a stock-breeding cnnntry with her standing twenty years ago, we hnd that her progress in this direction has been most remarkable. It is barely twenty years since the first herd of Kngliah thoroughbred Kliort-horns was brought to Canada. Previous to that time very little attention had been paid to stock-raising. In many instances cattle were allowed to look after themselves, and for market purposes they added very little to the settler's income. It was the opinion of many i)ersi)Tis in those days that stock-breeding could never bo Bucce»»fully carried on in Canada. Tiie e.xperience of the last few years shows that that opinion was an error. Though the number of farmers who liave ventured on the experiment of stock- breeding, on a large scale, is not great, the test has been most thorough and complete in botl: Ontario and Quebec, and part of the Maritime Provinces, and the result satisfactory. i 26 DOMINION OF CANADA It n.av now l.e stated with confidence that the collection of cattle at ti,e Rvoat «tock-breed>n, farms of Canada is arnon, the n,ost valuable in the wovld. It is n.ado n,. of the very best blood of the bovine aristocracy of England. Not many years ago there were no pnre herds .n the country, except the small species of cow in the French part of Lower Canada, which were brought m ch.efly from Bretagne, and possess the nulking characteristics of the Alderneys. To-day, there are „, (;anada many herds of the best I-.nglish breeds, with a pure and unbroken record extend.ng back many generations. It is a fact, established beyond all doubt, that the fan,ous short-horns of lOngland not only do well in Canada, but that the character of the stock actually inn-voves in the now country, n no, a few instances the offspring of stock taken out from I'^ngland has been carried over to the Mother Countrv and sold at high prices. At a recent sale in England a three-year-old bull winch brough, the exti-aordinarv price of three thousand six hundred guineas was of Canadian breed. 1 he herds to be seen at the' Provincial and other Inhibitions are the wonder and adnuration of experienced . English stockmasters. The..rowin..of fruit, as well for hon,e consumption as for exportation, is a very important i„a„strv In Canada, and one which excites the wonder of many new-comers. People who have been accustomed to tlnnk of Canada-as described in the w.u^ds of the French king before the cess.on- ^« .. a few acres of snow." are at first in.redulous as t,. the extent and excellence ot the fru.ts pro- duced in a countrv wluch Invs the sunnuer skies of Italy and France. There are vineyards m the Province of Ontario of fifty or s.xty acres in extent ; peach orchards of sin.ilur extent ; and apple orchards almost innumerable. Wine of excellent .pnditv is now largely nianufactured fn.n. the grapes, and this fruit is so cheap .s to be wahin the evervday reach of the poorest. It nu.y be n.entioned that in the county o, Fssex on the shores of Lake Erie, the vine is very largely grown for the purpose of w.ne-nuikn,g, .u,d both the growing of the vines and the nnUung of the wines are systenmtically carried on b> ,-,.onch viticultnrists, bv Fren<.h nuHho.ls and processes, with vers great success, frenchmen engaged in tins work have declared the eondit.nns for growing the vine are nrore favorable n. Essex t„an ,n the east ot iMance, while the wn.e wku-h is made is of a superior ,,uality. The great wealth of Canada n. fruits ,s a fact win..!, is not only interestmg to the intending settler as an m.lustrv, but as a elinmt.c fact, the countrv n, ,1ns particular be.ng >nnch before the United lungdon,. The apples of Canada are especially very highly prized, and tind their way in very large ,,uantUies to the markets of the lUuted Kingd.nn : and it may be n.entioned here that at the Centennial Ivxhibition at Philadelphia the Americans honestly ad.nitted theniselves to have been fairlv beaten by this Ca.uulian product. A New Yo.'k illustrated paper, on that occasion, stated , that 'the hnest show ,.f fruits at that great Exlubition was - n,ade by the I.'ruit-growers' Association of Ontario, Canada." It is to be observed that the areas of the great waters, such as the great lakes and rivers ot the Cpper Provinces and the St. Lawrence, the bays and inlets of the Lower Provinces, as nearly as ' thev can be estimated from measurement on the maps, would be about U,..00.. s.piare miles, which, .dded to the areas taken from the census districts, wouldgivea total of over ,S,.U..,(HH» .s.p.are miles. The area of the whole of the continent of Europe is M,U(H.,,HM) square nyles; the area of the Unite.1 States, exclusive of Alaska, is .2,.,)SS,nSH s.piare miles -that of Alaska is ,-,77,3iH. s.p.are .niles-^ombined making :i,.-.l..,97H miles. Thus the nominioii is nearly six hundred thousand «.iuaremdes larger than the United States without Alaska, and nearl> eighteen thousand square miles larger than both combined. The total population of the Dominion by the census of 18H, was 4.:i24.HH>. against .S,(i87,()24 as shown by the census of M71 . The increase in the old Provinces during the .lecenniad is over 18 per DOMINION OF CANADA 27 oeiit. The inoronHe for the same Provinces „f males in IHSl was '2,188,854 : that of the females '2, 1 than rmm males over the females in the Dominion. iinmiKnition of males over females. Of this populatifm, 478.2:1.') were horn in^the liiitish rslesan.l Possessions; 101,047 in Prince i;,lwar(l Island; 420,088 in Nova Scotia; 2H8,2(r) in Newlirunswick; l„T27,8O0 in Quebec; 1,4(17.- (,)HH in Ontario; l,41.") by tbr r.-r.-^usof I.kh! : ilation is 102,27(); it is a city of which (^row, both in wealth and population. DOMINION OF CANADA l)iis y amou^' i,, /rotfl lliinUi "iKi Ishiwl I'h: '>«Belf,oftl.OHot,„,w„,,s,„,„,,,t,,,t,iraie„e,. '"-n'omti,,,, with tl,e Queen fin -'-.onHan,ii,u.,H,,„, ' '" '""^ ^^■''' ^''-^ ''f '''t'eeonnnunitie.indull.:: A re^nlar steam-ferrv servV.^ • ---e.io„.or.on„;x::: ;r'i;::v" ^'■"'"-^^'-^" - ---' - •■e cty now owns a beautiful stretch of woo ,anr n '"""'"""' ^""""•''«''>' ''^ ^'^ Howan, knowu as Hi«h Par.. .,. ,.. ,,..„,,.„„^ ..,:!:: 'I ^:-^;';7' ^^'*" «^eep hi„s and deep ...ehe.' «o.ne dignified, yet winsouK-, cb you see a "select' '"P"'-o" : a little way distan picnic party, presided over bv t i« a church or Sunday-school picnic, DOM IN TON OK CANADA 2» ai'«estcity in „iii- lie fairest and thu 'le <^neen City nf e fulJ of vitality, "iiifla are ranked ■tatest and most ke a coninmnity ixiat witliin her n'ly of tliem are f vatin^,' aim are itatioii IniK festival of tliepnlpit I'oiiHhfares y in whole "fen City diistrious, i' and the Howard, > «ulclieK. ■ «i'()iinds over by '1 liiciiic. SirJnlin A. Mnrddwild. K. C. II I'nmicr of CdiKuhi the youths and lasses reKalinK themselves in enjoyable an.l liealthful clxercises. All the w,.ods, hills and liollows are full of life, health, beauty and yladness. Residents have at last discovered that even the broil- m« midsummer days may be spent with delii it and comfort without leaving the environments of the .itv. fm- fronting their very doors lies the Island, eool and deli.ions. when the clank of the nnichinery wheels is stilled and the day's work is done. This Island has been shamefully neglected in the past, but one is glad to note that certain steps have been decided upon to save this valuable piece of land from furthei- destruction by water during storms. Hut even as it stands, it is a most salubrious and inviting si)ot for those tired in arm or brain. All day long, ferries, launches of various sizes and sail craft, from the tiny skiff i to the more taut and stately yacht, ply between the cit> and the Island, and one Hnds in the late sunnner, midway on the bay, a stream of yellow, golden and brown butter- flies on their way from the wider fields of the mainland to the rare clover-blooms, the few and vivid Howers, tlnit brighten the face of the warn, sand. During the evenings frequenters nu.v son,etin,es be nun.bere.l by the thousand, enjoying the nun.erous pastin.es that the p.n-veyors of anuisenu-nt luue p.ovided 1 l.e ,nerry-go-roun,i, with its freight of riders -- con,prising pre, lasses, with healthful ..he. ks and sunny eyes, and lads who sit rU-a-n. to catch the eo.p.ettish sn.iles or nus..hievous glances of the ..rls^never ceases its revolutions save to take a batch of new-con,ers. 'rhe swish and rund.ie of the roller-coastoM-, as it takes its passengers up the steep as well as down, are pleasant sounds ■ and to these .s ad.led the incessant crack of rifles, fron. the practice in the shooti Uleries. Tho-e who care to see the entire surround,ngs brought together .,ur..s,p,e ,o,u r„s.,M.. nun enter the camera obscura. or wi.ar.l's dark chand.er. Fringing a considerable port f the Island coast .s a range of tasty cottages, cool and pleasant, and fronting the green, or green and blue, waters „f I.ake Ontano. For the greater part the color co.nbinations of these cottages are ver^ happv. 1 ndia .v< ttpon the roof harn,on,.es well w,th the ru-h Nile-green of the sides. Along the'sands n is I and the color close to the water line is dun pink, or as the ladies phrase it. -'ashes of roses" Kcfreslnnent houses, cleanly and sun.p.uously kept, abound: an,l all the lu.x,n-,es or delicacies that you hnd tn the city you can purchase there. Xo tourist should leave T.uonto without spendin.. an evening at the Island. The railway, unfortunately, runs along the lake, preventing anv pleasant ••Siran,l- Street aud spodn.g, as it does at Genoa, the access to the shore. Here, as at Kingston, the I-ren.-h were first n. the land, and the place is me.Uionedin old reports of skirn.ishers with Indians an,l Knulish \et there are ,nen now alive who are old enough to remember hearing when the first buggv was .Irtven through the streets, which are ,>ow broad, well paved, and lined with houses, giving evidence of all the prosperity of a pushing and thriving com.nerce. Toronto had its troubles and excitements ■h.nng the An.erican War ; and not far off, across the water, the battle of Queenston Heights gave Hrock, the British General, a grave, an.l the regular and provincial troops a well earned victorv over an enemy strongly posted. A less agreeable reminiscence is the indecisive fight between a greatlv superior bodv of Fenians aud a Toronto battalion in lH(i(i „ear the Welland Canal, when boll, sides after firing much retreated-the Fenians to Fort Erie, the Toronto men towards the canal. The object of the 80 DOMINION OF CANADA <:iiim-lian attack was attaino.], for the cutting of the canal, wliich was tlie object of the invaders, was fruHtriited, Soveiul HuUaiit vouthH beloii^iiiM to the rnivorMity were killed, arid a mouunient ill the pleasant and sluuly inirk attracts the respect of the citizens for those who were foremost in was able oftei tlie I'nited Hti This rece (if Toronto, w neither the o scicnci's. \V1: Mfti'orolo'^'y s uliicli BO wh Wiiininu of te whic'li is wv; Wiishinnton ii O.iiiumtr Hull, ttivoiilo Kivins evidence at that time of the iiatiiotic siiirit which auiinate.l all Canadians. Dsjioode Hall, where are the Law Cnnrts, is a line buildiii!-, worthy of tlie leanie.l Bar which meets there, and of the ability of the .indues who preside over the I'rovincial fonrts. U was named after the first (lliief .Instice of Ujiper Canada, and is meniorahle for an imposing' ceremony in which Mr. Hlake, tlu ei-leaderof the luvsent Ojiposition in the Fedfral Parliament, ami one of the ablest lawyers in tlir Dominion, welcomed hi an impressive speech the American Secretary of State, Mr. Kvarts. -■#*^ CiiU, inilii of Toruiifo M'liat remarkable statesman and orator delivered to the assembled company in the library a most eloipient reply, dwelling on the part taken by the exponents of law in the affairs of nations, and en.phasiy.inn his hearty desire-a >lesire for which Mr. Kvarts, through his hi«li official position, vorks, such are Professoi to be the Mel if wo may ju I'liiversity, u attractiii}^ tc iinsliepherde The Hoi musical test ciiicf attract slimmer fill fountain in I iny scene. DOM I N ION OF CAN A DA 81 of the invaders, ,ricl a monument .N'ere foremoHt in i. OH^'oode Uali. eets there, and of ter the tirst ('liiel ill Ml-. Hhvke, till ■Ht hi \v vers in the !iti'. Air. ICviirts. WHS able often effectively to labor -for the coiitiiuUMl lianiinny iiiid H'""^ niiderstandin^ between the I'nited KtateK and the Hritisli Minpire. This reeeiitioii was one of the historic cveiitK wliich will live ill tlic iiieiiior> of the men of Toronto, where iiolitictt are as eayerly imrsiied as are the material j^aiin of trade, and where neither the one nor the other is able to efface a love for letters.' Ieariiiii«, the arts and the sciences. When the Univer.-ily is visited the Observatory of the Federal (loveriuncnt for Meteorology should not be iieylecteil. for from such heiul(|naiter- cmiic the "storm warnings" which BO wholesomely affri^fht our sailors, keeiiin.u them to safe ports, and iiivin-; them warning of tempest. Dr. Carpmael is at the head of this establishment, and it is the only one which is very well proviih-il with instrimients and honse space, bciicj better even than that at Washington in this respect. Dr. Daniel Wilson, the author of many learned and e.\.rlleiitly written Llie library a most irs of nations, ami li ottieial position C. I'. I\'. /iiiiliii iin r llii lliiii •works, such as --Old I'.dinliniMh '■ and •■I'riniesal Man," i.nd Dr. Iliilton. with niau> able men. are Professors of '1 (n-onto Fniversity. a seat of learnin;^ daily tiicwnit^ in popular favor, and destined to be the Metropolitan Fniversity of Ontario. The biuldni^s are tJood, hut will need enlartienieiit, if we iiiav judjje from the ever incieasiiifi number of students. There are collet;es aftiliated to the Fniversity, and King's College. Trinity and others attest the powers the denominations possess In attracting to special establishments the sons of those who fear to embark their olfspring on the unsheliherded fields of Fniversity life favored by the Scottish ami continental systems. The Horticultural Oai .lens, which comprise a handsome Oothic structure, the scene of many a musical festival, and where many a prima donna has displayed her vocal powers, form one of the chief atlractioiis of the t^hieen City. The grounds around are tastefully laid out, ami in spring and summer fill the air with the rich perfume of their variegated flowers and plants, while a handsome fountain in the centre of the grounds lends additional grace with its shining spra> to the surround- ing scene. »2 l><>.MI.M{)N OK CAN A DA l.ort,.,„s „, ,1,.. l.,„„„n„„ . l„a ere ,„r«uinK an onwanl courB.., a fi,, a.n.ss I,.ko Ontario t.. "'r' '""• "-' "'■ ^•^'^-' ^'- '"— -<- i« -u. t.,i..tv n„K.s ; a uH. .in.It, ! ".akn.f- ,w„ trips .iaily i„ tl,e season .,f lako navij-ation. Niagara Kails ,e of ,„o n.i.l.tv wo„,,ers :. this w.,rl,l; a ten.ple not nnul. ,n han.ls. Its n e son.c.tl..n« so n.tcns.l, san-e., in the place that, as ,vou approach it for M,e lir'st tin.e, vo,,' nt, '.r;r '■■'■'; " '"• "^^ ^"""-^^ -' ^°-" «-^— .....secret .mu ....... ahoiit to face llic Alajesty of (ioil in natnre. "All ii-.'^('iiil)lj Hiich as iMii'th An „nn,ense torrent of water tears l,ea.llon« down fron. some «reat hei«ht. I,„t there is no i.lea of «..ape orsitnation, nothin. hnt va.ne inn.iensit.v. Kew can coniprehen,, the vastnes! of 1 scene; n, ,ts contemplat one is hewil.lore.l ; yet strangely connnin,Ie,l there comes a feelin, of peace. Peace of i,iin(i, iran- ■ ■|iiilil.v. (uhn recollectioiiK, \ uTiut thoiiyhts of eternal rest •■„ and IH.'.T. rose fron, lO.O.K. to ■>, „,, \, .« the centre of the wo.,1 tra.le of Cana.la. for it is estimate., that the Dominion pro.Iuces over five w.v,l staplers an., .,ealers. The nei,hhorhoo,| isalso remarkable for its a.ricultnral an.l .lairv pro.,uce DOMINION OF CANADA 3:i lid iiortli-westi'iii l-iike Ontario to |)|)oiiite(l ateiiinci li' by IuhkIh. Its ilftely paralyzcil. If first time, von t -tlmt voii were ii'i-c IS no idea nf mstuess of tlml •UK'S II fccliiii; of ' of iMiiid. tnni- 1 recollections, s of etci-iiiil rest ■is. iiotliiii},' of or. Niaj,'iii'n is lie lieiu-t a.s iiii it>. to reiiii>.iii ss 1111(1 iiidelilile s ceiiHe to l)eat niylity cataract le eiiiptyiiifi of f I.alic iMie, I receives the U' Huron, into ister of islands of the stream er to diver','e dies, sendini; the .\inericnn lie liand, and liiiii oi' Iforse- lie otliei'. The •tei' of a n)ile, 3f '.too feet, so nearly a mile I ten thousand the Falls is lunin. to the as laid out as apid develop, to 2,").0; nu'iited hy the Himiliir ity ill the names of villa;{es, towns and cities, there is inucli to he seen which is pecu- liar to this new world, and which we cannot !iet 111 the old world. I'lCtweeii llainilton anil the western limit of t lie r ro\ i ncc of Ontario, a nimher of til living! cities and towns are passed, all indicative of that pro- •_'ressi\c spirit of.eHler- jirise which so cliarac lerises the western sett ler ; The i^rowiiiL; town ofCiilt ; the lioy.il City J of (aielph, founded on ,; St. (leorye's I'uy. and 5 so niinied in liouiir ■ f J the Koyalj family, a f f^reat stock-raisinj; cen- tre and the seat of lln' On tario .\i,'ricultiiial ( 'ollcfic a (iovernmeiit institution, whose efforts in the (laiise of ajjricullure are most praisewortiiy ; Berlin, the centre of an indus- trious settlement from the I''atherlaiid : Jirant- ford, so called after the ■,'reat Mohawk chief, ^Joseph Brant, who. in the troublous times in which he lived, was the stauv.chaii 1 worthy friend and ally of the Bri'.ish.. here tna is a celehrated seminary for the education (if ynuns,' ladii^s. known :i.k the 15iaiitford Ladies' Collefr' : Paris, 80 desijiiiatcd from its coiitij^uity to beds of >4ypsum .: plaster 84 1>0>1INION OF CANADA '" ^"'"^ W,„„lHt.„.k, t..o county seat of Oxford h- • '"'■"'"■'• ti.e ...etr„,H,liH of VVoHten, O. ,- ''"'--—— Co.., :nn.;:r:'j:r.:;';:"r':'v''^ '^""' ^^*^" '* -- . . ' '.^^v:i:i:.i:i''JiteJlifaa'ii|'ff^Jf ■,„,„-- ,1,, , „,™.-„,™™„-,,,,, ■H "..e of ,lK. ,.]easin« featnreB one rneot« witli '^'^'^^ MtmlUm iukI ent of itH b liiHtit.iti iJRbmen Ko.i II jilicnoi |HH|, iH (Tiiployr is II i.otc Int to which The rod Hv Hd.liC thill. Slim I.IOIIH yiul II.-P of ma siiifjie one tllOllslllul Wlmt hikI nhsta rount.y, a iibstaoles, "xte.it, ai.i itself, the away. TI habitable f of (.oni.trv every toiifj spoke.i, w( the iiihabil eiitei|).iHe like of whi DOMINION OK CANADA H& ■e; InKiTHoll, „„ted f,„ ty from whicli it tiikes lie UivcT Tha.n..H. Thi. ■+')i,ih.i:.,) liJiilvi; I If' I' -5 ,' ll 1? 1 sfekiii« a new s biith. and he |.y such circiini- This city was live of industry and onterprine, while Hhe occupieH Hp,.ciul pre-ep mm.e ,xh «u o.lucational centre fro.n tho fu.l of itH bein« the Heat of the renowne.l Western UniverHity. as well an huviuK a widely celebrate.l mntitntion for the education of youny ladies in Hellnnith College, one of the n.oHt note.l estah hshmentH of itH kind on the American continent. Southward of London in Kt. ThonniH. which, Hince the coUHtructiou of the railways, has umde a phenomenal rapi.l p,o«reHH. uuHurnaHHed by any Cana.lian city. It wan in.orporate.l an a e.t.y in IMHI. iH an important railway centre, while the extensive workHhops of the M. C. U K which ^ive e.nployment to .v lar«e nun.ber of hands, are locuUed here. The Ahna Ladies" (olleKe of this pla.e is H noted Hcholastic institution. In the went^rM „rtion of the I'royince we con-eon the rock oil or petroleun, district • a dis.n.., to winch, more or le.-s, nearly eyery cottage hor.^e i.i Knslan.l in now in.lehted for its artitieial li.-ht The rock od, or petroleum, is one of the mont remarkable an.l ,>ec,diar natural products of Canada Hyson.e authorities it .s clainu-l that the oil.b< . . .^, HmcHtone extends oyer an area of seven thousand square miles. It is certain that the area n.ust be an e.xtensiye one. otherwise the.enor ttiiliirin .liiriciilhiiiil Cnlhnc (inrl/,/! ...ons y.eld of oil could not he obtained. The oil exists in the cavities of ti,. Innestone roc" whirh are of nmnne origin. The an.onnt of oil yiven out by som. of the wells is sin.ply enormous , sn,»le one having been known to „ve over thirty thousand barrels, or one n.illion' ten hundred Miousand f,'allons, of oil in the course of twelve months. What the future of Canada nuiy be no man can faintly in,a«ine. That it will n.eet with cheeks and obstacles in the progress of its developn.ent, all .nust e.xpect and be prepare.l f,,,- Hut the country, asn. the case of the opposition to the Canadian Pacific Railway, will rise superior ^o sueh obstacles, and find itself all the stroufier because they have been n,et. Practically boundless in "Xteut, and with a ran«e of temperature and clinnUe of the widest diversity, it is a world with,,, .tself,the «loryof which n,ay be only rising when that of n.any an -Id worl.i dvua.ty is fadin. away. That such a country should have ren.ained practically unknown to other parts of ,1,., habnable «lobe for so long, that up to even the present time millions upon millions of s.,uare unles of country should stil, remain nnsurveyed, and notwithstanding that although every lation and every tongue has been helping to give it a pop,dation, the Anglo-Sa.xon language is everywhere spoken, would seem to make all that can be seen or heard about it of deep and special interest to the.nhabitantsof Great Britain, to whom this greater Britain offers an ever op.n feld ne-- i,. enterprise and resources, m which the descendants of both will he called upon to take a part",he like of which the old world in all its history has never dreamt of. •»,/ H(l )()MI N ION or lAN.v DA 1 in Hh„|-,.,| i„ l,v ,1 f,,,,, ,j„„,,^^^^ ft in a ,.,.„„.,.„, LHief „.„„>,« Ihu Ar,.mcft„H, u MM whir., „ „,„.,„„ ,„ ,„ , , .-.UHtH, that ,M..,euH..„f ,,.,,.„l.ui„n, ,,ro,luctiven««K of noil un-l tlu/J 1 ' ' r ' ':'""" Isiiiiii from the truth. Upper Canada, especially, l,a. .juite ontntripped even tho" the original States of the Dnioii. A coinimviunn f>f fi,o * »• »• j. ., be itndoubtedlv the case. And wth ^^ o^^'T' f. " '"" """"^''"^ "''""^ ""« *" the eame proportion in favor of Ca, Jk I'-duct.ons of the two countries, there is found m.ii^t iiiuspcrous of all ill !>> 11 few (iiiiii'Mi Imiiici' (if civiliziitlui illiiiiy ran I),. farOiM CITV OF LONDON 41 A COMPENDIUM 0M i Gkai'iiic Ski:t(iii:s of its Prominknt Viacb and Vymui EPISODES IN USEFUL LIVES AND I OCAL RKNFINLSCENC'ES t)ro!i[)crons of nil •ies allows this to es, there is found The Bennett Furnlshins Co. (Limited), Kectoiy Street. — One of tlie most mportant in dustries of this city is the manufactnte of fiiiniture, ami foremost among the estalilishments in this line is that of the liennctt I'urnisliing Company (Limited)— Henry Taylor, Ksq., President, R. iiennett, Esti., .Secretary. This house was established twenty-live years ago by the late Charles Bennett, who retired in 1S72, and the (our sons carried on the business under the name of Bennett Bros. About seven years .ago ;he business was merged intoajnint stock company. Ihe Bennett Furnishing Co. manufacture school, church, office and fine art furniture ; and in these lines this house is surpassed bv no other on the continent of .\merica. In art furniture their designs arc often elaborate, always chaste and highlv finished. They are of course always changing or adding new ones ; but among them may be mentioned those in , Importers of Groceries, York Street.— Amongst the leading grocery establish- ments of London is that of Messrs. T. B. Kscott & Co., which for the extent of its trade, the variety of its stock and the superiority of its goods, is entitled to more than ordinary prominence and recognition. Though numbered amongst the more recent of the establishments of the " Forest City," it has nevertheless in ihe short period of its existence pushed itself into public notice, and already enjos , a favorable notoriety. This house was opened on September ist of the present year, the Dremiso- being located on York Street, near to Richmoml, and comprising a large and commodious ware- house 122x40 feet in dimensions, of solid brick and three stories in height, with a I>a.. nient devoted to Jhe storage of sugar, vinegar and li:,ii. The (Irst flat is utilized for offices and sample rooms, as well as for shipping purposes, and the facilities here enjoyed are nul •lUipassed by any house in London. ihe second floor contains a large stock of canned goods and rice, a section being set apart for the packing of gooas, while the third floor carrier a hr(,t. stock of teas, cofl'ees anil wooden-ware Messrs I scott & Co. deal extensively in canned gf.o,l,, ,.,ch as vege- tables, fruits, fish and meats ; also dried fruits, figs, [ dates, raisins and prunes, while a specialty is trade of teas, cofTees and spices. The stock carried em- braces a full and complete line of groceries of fine I (juality, including every article necessary for a really , first-class establishnimt, and in its comprehensive nature is fully equal i.) that carried by any contem- poraneous house. The goods are imported at first hand, and as they are bought in large quantities for cash, customers get the full benefit of the market ; Orders are { vomptly filled, and gouds ordered fronl a distance are immediately despatched. The mem- bership of this enterprising firm is constituted as ; follows : Messrs. T. B. Escott, J. C. Hazard, and J. i H. Cole, all gentlemen of high business abilities, I thoroughly acquainted with the trade • snd horrr the conservatism of their management,' this' house stands to-day among the most solid and reliable estab- lishments of London, while its future is well assured. I J. O. I' lours, 2; world moi It is one < such we 1 millers an to adopt a flour— wit: never fail esteemed 1 in it we pr course, ar productive tJntario, i Canada, it quality ; a of which I ranks very wondered and find a 1 grain are : London, ar nianufactur L I). ,Saun before the He is propi Mills ; the from Woo( mills, offerii tion with th where the!) •" factured. I t that has se repuialion. V, City Queen, I grades are ! sale. It is 1 very large ti -, manufacture He likewise kinds, his st J 70,000 busf I never reach I on one of thi 4 hrfr.rr' :.r.lr.. 1 .Saunby is a 1 j excellent ma Ihighly respec UKPUKSF.NTATIVK BUSINESS MKN 48 ■• a large stock of lessrs. Kscott & (Is, such as vege- (Iried fruits, (igs, specialty is rrade lock carried em- groceries of fine !ssary for a really s comprehensive 1 l)y any contem- iniported at first ■ge quantities for t of the market. 'lis ordered from led. The mem- is constituted .is . Hazard, and J. usiness abilities, nent, this house id reliable estab- is well assured. •JOSEPH D.SAUNBy NORTH BPANCH MILLS i J. D. Saunby, M.mufacturer of High Craile !■ lours, .'55 \ „rk Slieel.— There is no country in the world more iliMingiiislied for its Hour than Canada It IS one of our If.nling articles of induslry, and as such we have much re.ison to br proud of it. Our millers are men of enterprise and push ever ready to adopt a system that will produce a liner grade of Hour— with which they combine that energy which never fads to secure success. Ontario is justly esteemed the premier Province of the Dominion, and IP It we produce the finest wheat. .Some sections, of course, are more lughly favored th.an others, ami productive of a richer class of grain. Western Ontario, it is generally conceded, is the Goshen of t.anada, its cereals being at a prenuum in regard to 'piality ; .ind the wheat of that part ol the country, ol which Lond(m is the central or converging point ranks very higl. in the market. It nee.l not be wondered at, theref.re, if the millers here pr.,.i.er and find a ready demand for llicir fiour. Flour 'ui,| Krain are among the staple articles ,,f commerce in i-ondon, and there is' one extensively engager transport tion with this enterprise there is a I where the barrels retiuired for this < factured. Mr. .Saunby produces n I ,,^ that h.is secured for his eslahU-hmen't a very high repulalion. The three principal brands are • " l-'orest se I' Ii these ;i<-c- ■ r- :-;e, > are m.inu- lade of flf>ur. Fsrglison Brothars, Lumber Merchants, York and Kidout Streets.— The advantages afforded by London as a commercial centre, by her combined railroad routes, make it especially .i.lapied as a lumber market, and within the past few years these advantages have been improved by the establishment ol firms who have gone extensively into the handling ol lumber. Among the gentleiiu n who have promi- nently embarked in this enterprise are Messrs I'eiguson lirothers, who deal in all kinds of lumber" dressed and undresseil lath, shingles, cedar posts' etc. Their offices and yar' '•:>'' a(e and Land Agency, Molsons n.ank Huilding. -The steady growth of I-ondon and the rapid increa- in population in western Ontario, have opened 1.,, a wide and impor- tant fie 1 of enterprise in the line of real estate .Many prominent citizens of London are engaged in this business. Amongst those well known in this line, and whom familiarity with the < dy and experi- ence m these transactions have fitted so eminently for th.s^business, is Mr. C. E. Hrydges. This agency which he now controls was established by .Messrs G B. Harris & Co., In,t has been und-r the direct "••"" wheit tnanaccment of Mr. Rrv li,..; since !.8.«o he I IS been a promii ..; and leading participator m real estate iransactions. That which has contributed largely to his si- cess has been the thoroughly reliable and methodical business principles which CITY 01 LONDON have governed his dealings with this community, and established for him a popular favor »• hich strict probity alone can secure. Mr. Brydges is a native of England, and as a real estate and land agent he stands deservedly high in commercial circles, while his agency has the full confidence of thi public. Dominion Baby Oarrlogo Co., Hourd, Keenleyside it Mackay, 68 and 70 King .Street. — Engaged most extensively in the Dominion in the manufacture of baby carriages are Messrs. Hourd, Keenleyside & Mackay, of 'the Dominion liaby Carriage Co., 68 and 70 King Street. Their build- ings, outhouses and yard cover an area of half an acre, the two main buildings being respectively 45 X 80 feet and 30 x 100 feet in dimensions ; both are splendid brick buildings, three stories high. This house has been established since 1866, and Messrs. Hourd, Keenleyside & Mackay are engaged in the manufacture of children's carriages and sleighs, reed rattan chairs, cradles, etc., the reed chairs having been added within the last twelve months. The latest and most improved machinery is used in the manufacture of these goods, the facilities are unequalled, and the equipment is complete. Fifty hands are employed. This house enjoys a first-class reputation, manufacturing nothing but the very best work, which is not surpassed anywhere on this con- tinent. The " Lome " cutters made by this firm are known all over Canada, as also their hand and clipper sleds; their chair rockers and "Royal Mails" are equally well known in every portion of the Dominion ; while their chairs and cradles are marked by artistic taste in design and finish, and being at the same time most durable, places them at the front in the Canadian market. As might be expected, the trade is a very large one, and is constantly increasing. This house is rejiresented on the road by three tra- vellers. Messrs. Hourd, Keenleyside iV Mark.iy are well known for their energy and perseverance, and they rank among the prominent citizens of London. Tho London Roal Eatato and Agonoy Aaaoolatlon, 437 Richmond .S'reet.— The real estate interests are well represented in London, especially by the Corporation known as the London Real Estate and Agency Association, which has been in existence since 1877, and has lately taken over the business of Wm. M. Modie & Co,, of long stand- ing as real estate agents here. It is under the most efficient and experienced 11 anagement of Messrs, VV. M. Moore, H. E. Nellesand Thomas A, Browne ; the Association gives special attention to the following branches : acting as land agents, assignees in trust, collectors, accountants, auditors, financial agents, valuators, brokers, and auctioneers of land and stocks. Mr. Moore, who has had an experience of some fifteen or sixteen years in this line, takes com- plete charge of the real estate department, and acts IS auctioneer of land and insolvent stocks, his long experience giving him peculiar advantages in the prosecution of these branches. He is also one of the nuditors of the Huron and Erie Loan and Savings Company. Mr. H. E. Nelles, who is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario of seventeen years' simding, and a Notary Public, was for a number of years official assignee of the county of Miildlesex and city of London, un , Wholesale V western cities in 1 with respect to mrity and general ndon. Prominent :ers of the " Forest ndrett & Co., 109 een established for sd by Fitzgerald * w partner was ad- ng changed to its 1 increase of trade, their premises in with three fiats, most of which is tl bought for cash, oflees, and fancy ines and liquors is and this firm sell tnd wines, in the D handle Mumm's stock carried is of )ds can always be I a result, Messrs. induct one of the ; in the city, each ustomers ; and the n very larire ruan- ;e, in oflfering their which few houses, London can com- Bank of London In Canada : Office, Dundas Street.— Among the youngest of our banking houses IS the Bank of London in Canada. But two years in existence— for it was established in 1884— Mie volume of Its business has steadily increased, and there is every assurance that it will form one of our stable institutions. It is under the management of an able and experienced gentleman, Mr. A. M. Smart, who IS a thorough financier. The paid-up capital is $200,000, with a reserve fund of $50,000, so that the Bank of London in Canada is not only under competent management, liut is established by a financial backing which already secures it against any mimediate emergency. Last year the assets were $1,218,769.17; this year they amount to $1,315,000, showmg an increa.se of $96,230.83. The present premises of the Bank are already found to be too small, and a removal to more commodious ones IS immediately required. Branches will be found at Brantfoid, Watford, I'etiolia, Dresden and Ingersoll. I'ollowing are the Board of Directors • Messrs. Henry Taylor, IVcsident ; John Labatt, Vice-President ; L Uanks, John Morison, Thomas Kent, Wilbam Duffield, B. Cronyn, Thomas Long, i". B. Leys, and John Leys. Jr. • Tha London Brawery, John Labatt, proprie- tor, Simcoe and Talbot Slreets.-One of the pro- minent establishments in London, the production of which IS of the highest order of merit, and which is as perfectly e<|uipped as any in the city, is the well known brewery of Mr. John Labatt, which for a number of years has been prominently identified with the beer-brewing interests of this city. The business ot this house was begun in 1828, the original brewery having been built by .Mr. John lialkwell, of logs cut from the surrounding forest. This being burnt down, it was rebuilt of cobble-stones. In 1847 Mr Balkwell sold out to Messrs. Labatt & Eccles. Ten years later the last named gentleman retired, and Mr. J. K. Labatt was left sole proprietor. This gentle- man dying in 1866, his son, the present proprietor, succeeded to the business, and under his able manage- ment ami administration the trade of the house h.as widely extended. In 1874 the hieivery was de- stroyed by fire, but was rapidly rebuilt, every modern improvement in machinery and appliances being introduced in its construction ; and as a result, its facilities lor the production of a first-class article are all that could be desired. The premises, which are located at the corner of Simcoe and Talbot Streets, cover an extent of six acres, upon which aie erected spacious and commodious buildings. The annual capacity of this enterprising establishment is over 30,000 Kirrels of ale and porter, and the capacity of the malthouses is about 85,000 bushels, while em- ployment IS given to some 70 hands. The quality of I'cer IS of a most superior nature, and is not excelled by any similar establishment on this conti nent. The trade of the house extends from die Atlantic to the Pacific, whilq.< of his house. He sadtllery hardware, iher, a very full line sorts, and whips of rican manufacture. in the Hritish and being sold at close to the trade are of a rapidly increasing > a most extensive , both of jute and old no fewer ^han year. In the jute ise on this continent also manufactures a net."' bridle fronts, i, sweat-pads, water- Irado of this house nd is represented on le the (|uality of its cnipcirnneous estab- m('arlin^:Slreet,are ;loo feet in size and lumber of hands are :omi)letely equipped I machinery. As a lews and thorough cujiics a prominent tives of London's ig Confectioner and i4 Richmond Street the salient features of western Ontario c Americans put it, s no exception in striking example of Mr. James H. Lea I point. He began 4— and he has since le trade, extending 1. This is all the at the in important centre for the trade in lumber, a liberal record of this branch, and the advantages possessed by prominent dealers in this line of business, must necessarily form an important link in the chain of the business and commercial importance of the " Forest City." With the improved condition of the couniry the nominal energies assert themselves and stimulate that enterprise which results in the steady and rapid growth of the Dominion. With the builders actively employed, as indicated in the growth of our own city and the in-proving condition of the country in general, the demftnd for lumber promises a future of unprecedented activity. Among the industrial pur- suits of our country, none is more entitled to a com- prehensive and thorough notice than that of lumber, and in this important branch we find a thoroughly representative house in that of Mr. J. D. Le Bel. This ger'Ieman has for several years been promi- nently identified with the lumbering interests of this section, and now conducts a large business in the wholesale lumber trade, while the facilities he enjoys, and his large transactions, give him a prominence among the leading business men of the city. The trade of the house has been subject to those influences which hr.ve affected the interests of all enterprises and mercantile transactionsduiing the time of its existence, and yet has maintained a gradually increasing busi- ness until itp. prr4,-nt annual tFansacti-nr, eiitillc it to rank as a prominent establishment in the lumber trade. Mr. Le Bel is a native of Lower Canada, and IS a gentleman of experience, with ample capital. Forest Westcrvelt and King proper and drawn out : women in and commi partments. line Lon taken a st itiative am cities of tht ion, and m claim to po model bu training s: Canada, ki the For Busi ness The propr this now we institution 1 London S( teen mom since wh have earnec J institution 2 enviable re "1 while its p § has steadil) f ed, a fac proved by ' stant acce: new pupils. W. Wester ' principal o ] tablislmreni ^ gentleman . experience: ness habits ■ formerlybec - pal and foui .' the Baptist five years h penmanshif . H. W. Yoi ' law firm of This gentle and is well ' locating in papers, cor Woodstock two gentlen ,; ant, is in ch T. Smith is ' while Mr. ' } commercial , department! ', occupying ; /» given in Ijor ") manship, f practice, coi .. etc. The t . no matter certain it i ,j graduating c A will, from tl Jm seeking a house. ?.T J gentlemen highly estee "Forest Cil REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 49 wb^'h he is selling at ch defy competition, aianteed, or no sale, s represented. Mr. itry, and has been a four years, where by built up his present Works, 589 and 591 i an art which has :ivilized nations, and iewed as an industry ictical utility. The which Mr. William esentative estnblish- marble mantles, all s, slabs and marble also deals in New :jueenstown granite, industry are located every facility is en- of this work. He Me work, employing turning out some ol artistic work to be ere are few families ournful task of erect- some dear deceased ; ill at the same time >, and at his hands This business was and store-room are e workshop 160x32. id, but has been a 27 years. He is a marble worker and Merchant, Whole- ■ of London being an n lumber, a liberal dvantages possessed e of business, must k in the chain of the nee of the " Forest iition of the country lelve'', and stimulate he steady and rapid the builders actively iwth of our own city of the country in Promises a future of the industrial pur- e entitled to a com- lan that of lumber, i find a thoroughly Mr. J. D. Le Bel. years been promi- ng interests of this ■ge business in the : facilities he enjoys, him a prominence I of the city. The t to those influences fall enterprises and imeof its existence, lly increasing busi- ''CLt'"ri^ entitle ii to ent in the lumber Lower Canada, and 1 ample capital. Forest Olty Busliiaaa Oellefe. Messrs. Westcrvelt & York, proprietors, corner Richmond /and King Streets.- It is but of recent years ihat a } proper and systematic code of instruction has been drawn out for the edification of our young men and women in business and commercial de- ,' partments. In this 5 line London has ' taken a strong in- itiative amongst the * cities of the Domin- i ion, and may justly claim to possess the ■ model bu s i n e ss training school of Canada, known as the Forest City H 11 s i n ess College. The proprietors of this nowwell-known [ institution located in ; London some six- teen months ago, since when they \ have earned for their institution a most envialfle reputation, while its popularity has steadily increas J ed, a fact easily 5 proved by the con- ' stant accession of new pupils. Mr. J. • W. Westervelt, the principal of the es- talilishmenl, is a gentleman of wide experience and busi- ness habits, having .: formerlybeen princi- ' pal and founder of the Business Collegeconnectcil with the Baptist Literary College, Woodstock ; while for five years he was special teacher of book-keeping and penmanship in the IJrantford city schools. Mr. J. H. W. York, the secretary, was formerly with the law firm of Messrs. Wilson iS: Evans, Meaford, Ont. This gentleman is a teacher of eight years' experience, and is well versed in all commercial matters. Prior to locating in London, he was instructor in busmess papers, correspondence, book-keeping, etc., at the Woodstock Business College. In addition to these two gentlemen, Mr. G. M. I'A-ans, a practical account ant, is in charge of the Junior Department ; Mr. H. T. Smith is teacher of phonography and type- writing ; while Mr. T. H. Luscombe, barrister, is lecturer on commercial law. The College is divided into several departments — Junior, Intermediate and Senior— , occupying separate rooms, general instruction being ^t given in book kee|)ing, business and ornamental pen- : manship, practical arithmetic, banking business , practice, commercial law, correspondence, shorthand, . etc. The training here given is useful to either sex, . no matter what his or her occupation may be ; and ■ certain it is that those who have undergone the _. graduating course at the Forest City Business College, 7 will, from that very fact, have the strongest credenti.ais i m seeking a position in a commercial or mercantile — ■•* '• "* MrFv. ti rtTt*t , • >f K ittc i,"J*.lt gentlemen of wide and enlightened views, and are highly esteemed in business and social circles in the "Forest City." Th« Ontario Invastmont Assooiatlan (Limltdd) ! Office, Richmond Street. — Among the leading loan companies of London a place must be given to the Ontario Investment Association (Limited). Loans are effected on real estate, municipal and Government delientures, in which line this Company conducts a large and A-idely extended business. As the Ontario Investment Association is largely de- pendent on sterling money for its funds, it absorbs by the sale of its sterling debentures a very large amount of British capital. The earnings for the year 1885 were $146,246.21 (^30,050 lis. lid.), being equal to about 7% on tne average amount invested. At the close of the same year the total assets of the Association were $2,413,958.39, of which $1,535,673.07 were loans on mortgages on real estate, $470,046.44 loans on debentures, and -S307. 774-99 loans on mortgage companies' stocks. With regard to the negotiation of loans, the I'sual rule is to advance fifty \wt cent, of the inspector's cash valuation, and on being satisfied as 'o the sufiiciency ol the security, loans are carried through promptly and at a reasonable sum. Mr. Henry Taylor, the energetic and efficient Manager, has all along displayed much zeal in the interests of the Association, and we are satisfied that no f)ne more competent could be found for the position. Follow- ing are the Board of I)irect. dent- Mr F W p/.t v ., ' V ^^""''■^Y, I'fesi- U L < ,' ■?"''' ^"^e-''r^'.sident; and Mr R to any I'reat enterorisp Th >',"'" '" •''"ccess ;'mj^435.a:^ds;:^.^;:s^r:':i:!' d ';;""^^^ :^"«?'" '^--er, under w^^S representation, for in no small decree is ih,. r i • r commerce dependent on .he con^h u ion o the h« Amongst the well known and notable r^L'- . • ' of the learned profession of t^;^ law, i;!' M^ w!" u! Bartram. This {,'emleinan, who sor,^nt.,alterw;rdl^v!,h!^il:r.u^:^;^;,:^'i"''- called to the Har in the Has "^ ' " ^ ' ''"'' "'"'^ then entered into partnershii Hutchinson, under the lirni lit Bartram, which was dissolved in ,874, wheir'^h' Bartram associated with him Mr Kmnl- i u firm being liar.ram & Lov, Jn ,U,"thi 'n'': ship was dissolved, and Mr Hmram L ' "■■ tinned his extensile pra^tJc^ a^^" ^ i^T au!!" missioner in Ontario for lakin,- allidiv u n h ,' m Manitoba, and also a Nota'r ' b ' 0'^"^,*' he position of Registrar of the Law Dq.a n Uest fctf three years, and is now Solicitor f„ ,J Corporation. Mr. liartram ' ' u.rn at ch^;: I ^1;^^ ff'^ f j^is^^es^T;;:; '1^:;:;:^- ::^ nim/'n,.o.i .1,- ' looked af er in the " ^Vm.,. r-:... >. x, . ■' "" ^'^" looked after in the ''■K;;;MrCity;" Mr. lirewer ^ho Br wer'' R"'x-^'r 1°' ""' '"L^" Co-tnandeTrUas land prior to coming to this co. ntry hi 'wL si t?en U^nco "L "V ■"°'''"?' ^^"'' "''-' ^^''n'"'-'' Life an able representative for the Company with wht h he IS associated. ' ^ '" ^*^hich S"K;».?Lis;-n,:s - 'ss-Jst-^E^ when the nS thin: Jan '^rr:""'"'" '.■'^^'^"e-'' "affof.^-'r '^"^'V''"^' '^'-"^ ""^" him . n f ;:„ ^^±:' ^' ^r ^."'""' •" hold office until the next I ^Picuous parts of the city. M. EL^ ^..^i meeting of the Convention in I'hiladelnhia London fire. Puss published a likeness of Bartram and other officers. '"^^ness ol The .Mr. wanana ■.■» >...... -- „ _. , i this Cltv. and .nt nn^ .,-„ „^„;. , ""^"-'lanis, ot Street r r~u """""''*"'■» 3S5 Kichiiiond idrav business Mr'"i' u ' "'^''^" "" ^n extensive Street, J.. (,. Brewer, agent.-The position occuni^H ' r"?i..."""f-.^ ^^':. '^"•'^hmer ,s an old resident of Oanaila Lif« a....... -The po..i;,n occu;;i;d i ihis^c.^ a^ris ^^ 1^ n'l; "t.^:^ REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 01 in this community is imercial nml manu- woulii be manifestly inslilution that adds epresentative enter- all other comoanies this Dominion the tandspreeniinently institution extend 1, and the liusiness es that of any other The Canada Life ihed in 1847, With nits inception to the ipany under careful ■ed a successful one erred from the fact umpanyal the date jooo.oto, with an The head ofT.ces Ihe handsomest <1 form tiic chief Y- " The Canada systems, having a k'i as in the case ems for a policy no rival company intially a national )"d, and intending home estahlish- italion accejit the y the Company. '•■ Kanisay, I'resi- lent; and Mr. K. i rectors embraces cessful and well "f the liominion, an tee of success Ion branch, with ider the superin- inder whose able Company is well [r. lirewer, who inanclei- Thomas dl. Kngland, in -■rpoint College, he was sixteen -o., of London, le Canada Life hly popular and cles, and makes ny with which ooms 13 and 14 art in advertis- tlracling public the posting of dd for industry. London is Mr. prominent bill m an efticient ' short space of - year, when Mr. .\. S. Wigmore was admitted iniu partnership, the constitution of the firm then being Tackaberry and Wigmore. The slock, which is a large and couit)lele one. includes harness, siiddlery, trunks, whips, bags, valises and horse clothing of a superior (|ualily, a specialty being ni.ide of whips, sample trunks and cases. This firm imjiort exten- sively IJiglish saddles and bridles and riding whips of all kinds, all of the best make and from the lead- ing manufacturers. The trade of this lunise is a widely extended one, their products finding their way into all parts of ihe Dominion, while they also export to England, India, Australia, New Zealand and the North-Wcsl Territories. The harness manufactured by this firm is all hand-made, and has secured for the house a most enviable reputation. ( 'o.stant employ- ment is given to fifteen skilled workmen at their factory (m King Street, which has a depth of 100 feet. Messrs. Tackaberry .V Wigmore rank amongst the leading harness makers of Canada, while in their own city they are personally respected and esteemed. Bowinan;& Co., Coal, Wood, Coke, etc. ; office, 402 l-iichmond Street. -The excellent facilities for shipping enjoyed by London havf, made it an im- portant point for suii|)lying other Eections of the Dominion with coal; hence this busine.ss forms aa interest of no inconsiderable value. The most im- portant representatives of this biancb of business in the " I'orest City" are ;.!essrs. Rowman iV Co., who established this business some twelve years' ago, and they are to-day the largest wholesale sliippers in Canada. Few enterprises in London have h.id a relatively larger growth, the trade of the house having been an annually increasing one. This firm now do a leading business, as wholesale shippers by rail and ve.ssel, to all points of Canada, of both anthiacite and bituminous coal, obtained from the principal American mines, both east and west. Their retail business through the city and suburbs is also large, twelve horses and carts being kept (or that purpose. In addition to coal Messrs. Howman iv Co. also handle large quantities of wood and coke, and contract for supplies of sewer jiipes and cements. It takes 1,000 cars to transport their yearly freight to London market alone. Their yards are located at 242, 243 and 247 Bathurst Street, and are connected with the r.ii'-rsy by Stvilche^. ?\ir. Vviiiiam Bowman, the senior partner of the firm, is a native of Liverpool, England, while his son was born in London, England. Both gentlemen are well known in the city, and are highly respected in both business and social com- munities. .Mr. William Howman is also ['resident of the Canada Chemical Company, whose extensive works are on Rectory .Street. Orant Houaa, 280}, 282 and 284 Dundas Street, J. C. Grant, proprietor. — Among the hotels of this city there are none enjoying a higher reputation for the embodiment of all those essentials to a first-class house than that of the Grant House, situated on Dundas Street, near Wellington Street. Eligibly and conveniently locoted, wilhuiashort distance of the wholesale and retail trade centres of the city, the (Jrant House affords to visitors and other induce- ments which cannot be excelled by any other house in the cily. It is a substantial brick building five stories in height, and, from an architectural point of view, presents an imposing appearance. On the first floor is the otiice, dining room, reading and writing rooms, large sample rooms, ;i barber's shop, and well appointed bar. On the second lloor are public and |)rivate parlors, and rooms <■« ..«/Vt-. The remaining lloors areoccupied bysleeiiingapartments, andprovide accommodation for from sixty to seventy guests ; they are well lighted, ventilatul and heated by steam, and furnished in the most complete and elegant manner, the furniture and upholstery being of modern design and finish. The bedrooms are especially large and lofty. The dining room has ample seating capacity, and the cuisine is under tlie supervision of competent anil exjierienced a.=sislants. The building covers a large area, and is fitted up with all modern conven- iences and improvements, including steam-heating apparatus, l)aths, telephone, gas and electric light. A free 'bus meets all trains, this establishment being the only one in the city which [provides this conven- ience. The CJrant House dates its inception as a hotel to April of last year ; since which time it has rapidly grown in public favor, anil now enjoys a wide jiatron- age and an enviable reputation. Mr. (irant, the genial proprietor of the house, is an old hotel man, and has had a large experience in public life. He «as for many years the proprietor of the Clarence House in this city. The rates of this hotel are one dollar per day, with special terms to boarders. To visitors as well as to residents in London this house ofirers pecular attractions in the way of home comfort: and attention. Mr. (Irant is a native of Ireland, and IS de.servediy popular witli all classes, possessing a thorough familiarity with all the details and require- ments of the business necessary for .-.ucctss. 62 OITY OF LONDON i' P*thlOk li MoDonkId, Merchani Tailors and Gents Furnishiniis, 393 Richmond Slreet.— A most necessary institution in all communities is a (irst-class and thoroughly reliable tailoring estahlishment. In this line London is well represented ; amongst the leading and most fashion able houses is that of Messrs. Fethick & Mc- Donald, who have ob in all sections where offices have been established In addition to the system of paying insurance in cast of death, the Company also constitutes a safety or guaranty fund. The insurance retervc is ascertamed upon precisely the same principles as those employed in ascertaining the reserve liability upon other life insurance contracts. Its table of rates is carefully prepared upon a basis enabling it to meet every promise made, and not merely for the purpose ol tamed an enviable repu- { getting insurance and trusting to luck for the future. tation for neat and ; lis reserve gives it all the elements of strength superior styles and fits j claimed by high rate companies. An entrance and in gentlcmen'sgarnienls. (examination fee is charged on membership (payable They occupy large prem- | only once), in addition to a small advance premium. ises at 393 Richmond .Subsequent payments to renew and extend the insur- .Street, where they carry ance will be I3 for each $1,000 insured, each yeai a large stock ()f jMece ! for expenses, and mortuary preininms, not to exceed goods, embracing cloths ! twelve in any one year, at the rate set opposite the and all latest styles of | actual age, as shown in table, which at 25 is only i>i, fabrics for gentlemen's : and at 40, $1.31. These mortuary premiums and coats, pants, vests or ' expenses charges may be paid quarterly or half yearly, suits ; and being thor- [ and are adjusted at each renewal in accordance with the actual mortality experienced by the Company. .Mr. Sheppard Hoinans, the author of this plan, is well known in insurance circles throughout this con tinent. lie was eighteen years actuary of the "Mutual Life," the largest life insurance company in the world, and is consulting actuary for a numbei of Canadian and American companies. The agent workmanship is one of ; for this Company in London is Mr. W. II. Rae, a their leading character- | gentleman well versed in insurance business, and one istics. These excel ! who will be pleased to give intending insurers every information concerning his institution, by which they may obtain assurance at greatly reduced rates. loughly experienced in Jthis department, their [patrons are guaranteed J neat and perfect fits in I all cases. They employ I only experienced assist- lants, so that first-class lencies have given to lliein the best class of trade in this city, their annual business being a very large one. This business was established by the present firm in 1879 ; they keep none but the best of goo ., importing French, English, Irish and Scotch cloths T. Bronton, Furniture, 385 and 387 Talbot .St. and tweeds, as well as having on hand a very large i — In the list of indu.itries in the " Forest City" that Stock of the best Canadian tweeds. Messrs. Pethick of furniture takes a prominent position, and amongst '.. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN flit ive been established I'ing insurance in cast anslituies a .safety oi retervc is ascertained les as those employed lility upon other lift- of rates is carefully ig it to meet every ' for the purpose of I luck (or the future, lements of strength An entrance and nembership (payable 1 advance premium. ind extend the insur- DO insured, each yeai niums, not to exceed ate set opposite the hich at 25 is only $i, uary premiums and irterly or half yearly, I in accordance with <1 by the Company, ithor of this plan, is hroughout this con ars actuary of the insurance company ctuary for a number ipanies. The agent Mr. W. II. Kae, a ice business, and one nding insurers every iition, by which they ■educed rates. and 387 Talbot .St. : '' Forest City" thai osition, and amongst h of business that of : notice and recogni lou.sekeeper may re- joodsin this line, the ! always be depended ion. The premises cated at 385 and 387 I large and spacious height, fully slocked idispensable articles ods, which combine- the home. In this ■ be found common nd chamber suites, uffels, lounges, ami goods. This house I'urniture to order, ing to the .specified rniture Mr. Brenton ortment of stoves of : makes, thoroughly business dates its 1 years ago, and it is gy and enterprise of nent now enjoys so ;man is a native of t of this country for ing he engaged in Tiitable perseverance ep into his present „«*.^« A. 11-. -1: . It. "ft ttittj ' >^tifj'tt- lung man who, liku iustry and integrity. D. Darvlll li Oo>« Founder and Machinist, Thames Street. — So far from merely presenting a ■ compilation of statistics and condensed facts showing ' the resources and business status of London and this western portion of the Province, it is considered com- patible with the nature of this work to review in detail those enterprises which exert especial influence upon the industrial and commercial standing of this city and Province. It will be found upon examination of this work that London is not deficient in that dis- tinctively western spirit of enterprise and progress which has done so much to develop the resources of this country. The important iron foundry of Messrs. U. Daryill & Co. was founded by the senior partner of the firm in 1859, and was by him conducted as an individual enterprise till 1883, when it .issuined its present constitution. The premises of the Comjiany are located on Thames .Street, and compri.se a large and spacious two-storied building, where some 30 hands are steadily employed the year round in the manufacture of steam engin'.-s of all sizes, steam threshing machines, saw mills tile and brick machines of improveil pattern, horse powers, straw cutters and cider mills. Castings of all sorts are made to order, and repairing is promptly attended to. Modern civilization owes much to the art of melting and cast- ing of metals. It is impossible to estimate the amount of labor and capital, as well as material, saved by the substitution of cast iron and other metal work in the place of wrought metal. The enterprise of Mr. Darvill has built uji a very important concern, which takes a justly prominent rank amongst the industries o( the city. The foundry possesses a full and ample steam power system, with all modern appliances and conveniences for the efficient and prompt discharge of the comprehensive work here executed. The trade of the house is widely extended, its products having a national reputation for their excellence and durability. With an experience of more than a quarter of a century, and an honorable business career, Mr. Darvill, the head of this firm, holds a prominent position among the manufacturers of London. Special mention must be made of the improved brick and tile machine they manufacture, and which has proved to be the best combined brick and tile machine now in use. The tiles made by it are perfectly smooth and straight, and have a distinct advantage over those made by any other. The " McClo,sky Separator" made by this firm has also a wide reputation, possessing distinct and prominent features from others used for a similar purpose. .Mr. Darvill, the senior member of the firm, is a native ol England ; his son, Mr. D. W. Darvill, who in 1882 was admitted into partnership, is a native of this country. J. Ourd d Son, Gun Makers, etc., 185 Dundas Street.— The natural sporting proclivities of the Anglo-Saxon race are to be found in any country where the English tongue is spoken, and as a result an important branch of indus- try is that comprised under the I heading of gunsmiths. In j Canada the love of sport is I greatly developed, and the I natural game of the country j affords many an opportunity for the .Trdent sportsman t(j ' gratify his tastes in that direc- tion. Fortunately for sports- men in the " Forest City " and I surrounding neighborhood, they can supply them- : selves with everything needful (and at the same time j of the best and most reliable (juality) for a sporting outfit at the well known and old established house of Messrs. J. Gurd & Son. .Much of the success of the sportsman, no matter in what department he engages, is due to his being provided, if for shooting, with reliable guns, rilles and ammunition ; and if for fishing, with trustworthy tackle, with all needful appliances. This business was established in 1842 by the late Mr. J. Gurd, who was succeeded in 1873 by the present head of the firm, Mr. W. tiurd. Che premises are located at 185 Dundas Street, where a general business, wholesale and retail, is carried on in guns, rifles, revolvers, all kinds of ammunition, clay and blue rock pigeons, glass balls, skates and general sporting goo.ls. All neces.sary repairs or alterations in guns or rifles are efficiently and promptly executed. During the forty-four years this establishment has been in existence the name of M-r. Gurd has been prominently identified with the busi- ness interests of London, and this firm compares favorably with any other in western Ontario in extent and facilities. A large city trade has been built up, .as well as through the surrounding portion of the Province. Sportsmen will find here at all seasons complete supplies, and no industrial enter- prise in this line is conducted with more energy and ability. Mr. Gurd is a native of county Cork, Ireland, and is a thorough judge of his business in all its departments. London Brush Factory. Thomas Bryan, 61-65 Dundas Street. —The manufacture of brushes in Canada has been an industry of considerable im- portance for some years, more especially since the inauguration of the National Policy. Among the lear[>MlTCiClA "■IhI.ImMmImI.IcImUI J FERGUSON&SONS lillLliii Iii aJiMia ii.i^-i»f.iM i .' i *i' r r»:L^ ■"'« '^■'l"- '" 'he rear of which IS the large lumber yar.l. Korming a wing to the west IS a room, 30x60 feet, devoted to such stock as tow, libie, excelsior, etc. ; in (act, every- thing for upholstering work. The whole extent of ground covered is 300x60 feet As might naturally be expected, this firm enjoy a very large trade, find take the lea.I in the retail tr.ide. Kvery arlicl. turned out IS guaranteed, and rpiality, price :in.l all consulered, we know of no better furni- ture establishment with which to trade th.in that of John Ferguson A .Sons. Mr. fohn I'erguson, the founder, who has been as active in the interests of the public as in those of his own business, was for several years an Alderman of London, discharging the functions that position involved in a spirit of imp.irtiality and disinterestedness • he has also been President of the .St. An- drew's Socicly ; and i.^ now the iiifumbent of the presidency of the Undertakers' Asso- ciation of Canada. that made by this firm, and as funeral directors lliey are without a rival. They •i.rn out furniture of tl : most elaborate and expt-nsive kind down to lluii commonly used in the kitchen, the whole being of first-class quality. They do upholstering work like- wise, importing all the material used. The factory is fully equipped in every respect with the latest and most improved machinery, and their warerooma are well worth a visit. Their jiremises, which are large and commodious, cover .in area of 6o.'ci20 feet and are four stories high, the building l)eing a substantial white brick structure. On the ground floor one section, 30x60 feet in dimensions, i.s devoted to the undertaking depariment, reception room and up- pholstered goods, below which is the morgue ; the other portion, of efjual dimensions, is the warcroom, devoted to sideboards, extension tables, hall racks, : bureaus, etc. ; and behind that again is the fitting ' up and packing room. On the second fiat one por- tion, 30x60 feet, is set apart for all kinds of liedroom suites, and the other for all kinds of parlor suites, easy chairs and lounges. This department is under ' the immediate supervision of Mr. James Kergi-son, one of the p.artners, who has had excellent expe- rience, having been for some time in the employ of the great firm of Shoolhreed & Co., of London, England. Behind this department, 30x60 feet, all kinds of wool, hair and grass mattresses are made, and iinmediately above, 60x60, is the stock room ; and still further up is the furnishing room, occupying one portion and upholstered goods occupying the other, and immediately behind is the unfinished goods room. Descending by the back, we arrive at | the cabinet makers' room, where ail kinds of furni- i turne is put up ; and below this is the machine room, fully equipped with the most improved ma- | ,,.■*»" Tpn Llvsry, Robert Ifeuston, W ojlingion Street. -It is essential that in a city of London's propoitionsandimportanre livery establishmei ts should be well repre sented. Happily, a number of such, alike creditable to the city and the proprietors, are here, and prominent among them is the well-known "Hon Tim Liv.-ry," Welling- . ton Street, of which Mr. K,,hert Heuston js llu- proprietor. The Kon Ton is well known in s,K,rting circles, and to Ih, better class of citi- zens who are in the habit of patronizing such es- tablishments. The building o,.cupic - .' " they are also manufacturers of lard and neat's-'foot oif and dealers in hides, skins, wools, tallow, bones, etc. I his establishment compares favorably with others in the same line ing that thei Their oils ha\ al business of department c satisfying the sumers uf le: found a con( this firm is m \rscott ; boti laud, and art section of the C. A. Ta Dundas .Stree pursuits there than that of tl of the masses of this counli A. Taylor, thi in the ye.ir l.S and energeti( building uj) a 1 be proud, an(i lishincnt of il premises wer Dundas, but necessitated 1 result he has 1 where he mak dimensions, w mo^t popular general literal include classi and artistic vc in:ince, poetry low figures, of stationery, well as blank papers can alv to order. Mi Province of (^ city for 28 ye: anil accompli: reliable in all St. Nloho ham, proprieti which is bette than the city every hand, ai the prestige 01 visitors and ot city one stai thoroughly re] The St. Nich ham is proprii irally and elig with merchan and the travel t.iges of first-c style. The di and has a se being conduct at all hours, tl who are daily with the fines wines and liq under the mar excelled l>y an Mr. Popham ( and restaurant Hal helow is the rial is prepareil for ire in (he vicinity (iln, in the rear of "orming a wiii^; to oted to such stock c. ; in fact, cvery- 'ork. The whole ^il is 300x60 feet. f no better furiii- hich to trade tlian Sons. Mr. John who has been as ■■ the piiblie as in , was for several ndon, discharyint; jn involved in a lisinterestedne^ ; It of the St. An- )w ihe infnnibent nderlakcrs" Asso- Kobert Heiiston, sssential that in a ns and importance Id be well repre )er of such, alike the proprietors, HOUR them is the -ivry," Welling- Koliert Heuston i.s well known or class of cili- onizing such es- ied as the livery eing the finest lies are well ap- ces. There are filly vehicles of always in first- pi, spirited, and being the ctle- de an admirable [uarter mile flat teeple chase on Dctober of last l-bred, splendid le best matched riages, etc., are a fresh appear- ry popular and us and ol)liging, of the public. irket Square. — national indus- s line Lf)ndon it which that of ; of all recogni- establishment. batk to some me Ihe trade of ased. Messrs. ; Jnr.r.iji;, wiliic neat's-foof oil, ow, bones, etc. 'with others in REPIIESENTATIVK HUSINKSS MKN 55 the same line in western Ontario, their returns show- ing that their work is duly and well appreciated. Their oils have also a wide rc|)Utation, and Ihe gener- al business of this old and reliable tirm i.s in every dfpartmeni on a most satisfactory footing, while in satisfying the demands of a large portion of the con- sumers ol leather, Messrs. R. Arscott A Co. have found a congenial .avocation. The consliiution of this hrm is made up of Messrs. [. H. Klliolt and K. Arscott ; both these gentlemen are natives of Kng- land, and are widely known and respected in this section of the country. Ba A. Tayl9ri Dookseller, Statianer, etc., 180 Dundas Street.— In all the wide range of industrial pursuits there is not a more interesting occujjation than that of ihe bookseller, upon which iho education of the masses and the enliglitonmeni of the citizens of Ihis country in a large manner dfpend. Mr. H. A. Taylor, the proprietor of this enterprise, started it in the ye.ir 1858, an5 . \^\ ' of trade we have a thoroughly represent- ative house in that of .Mr. O. It. (ir.ives, who docs a live busi- ness as an importer of wall papers, bord ers, ceiling decora lions, windowshades, spring rollers, etc. Whelhei considered 1 as an industrial art or | as a branch of com- mercial pursuit, this business is of siilficieni impiwlance to caTTfoFTi'favor- able notice in a work of this kind. This cslablish- meiil dales its inception back to i860, having been started in iliat vear by its present proprietor on Richmond Stieei, who afterwards removed to his present premises in Oddfellows' Block, 222 Durdas Street. The advantages of this house enable Mr. (iravc, to supply any article in the line at bottom prices. He imports mirror gla-s from England, as well as wall paper from England, tram <■ and the United Stales, of the most improved design and style. The manufacture of picture frames, easels and art furniture, etc., is an important and promi- nent branch of industry of the house. The goods .su|iplied stand pre-einuiently in the front rank for artistic design and excellence of workmanship. This establishment is a most comprehensive one, and includes a great variety of Christmas and New Vear cards, plaques and plush frames im])ortcd from Eng- land, Erance, ( iermany and United Slates ; while a specialty is made of arlisis' materials, of which a full line is kepi constantly on hand. The picture display is a prominent feature of this establishmenl. and is well worthy of a visit from strangers and vi-^ilors to the city. The store and show room occupied for the pursuit of this business are 100x30 feet in dimensions, anng perhaps ihe most expensive of its. kind in use i,; Canada. The chemicals manufactured are sulphuric, nitric and muriatic acids, both comnierically and chemically pure, and mixed acids for explosives. This Company is the only one manufacturing chemically pure acids m C'anaMg»,^ large Iradi, .xtend •-e»^SSii^aEra^r^SSS53^B#'Sr ing over the whole of MUnt Brotharaf Produce, Coal and Commission "'•^ Dominion, owing to the purity and genet il excel Merchants: otfice, 363 Richmond Street.— Prominent ^^"Cf of the chemicals manufactured ; and it may be among the most enterprising and successful of Lc.n- mentioned in this connection that the manufacturine don .s merchants are Messrs. Hunt lirothers. In- >leP'if'ni<'nl is under the immediate supervision of Mr heritmg the substantial business left them by their J- •!• Howman, Professor of Chemistry, Western father, thelateCharles Hunt, in 1871 -whoestablished University riJr&^f^^ COAL ^f''^ om^^'^f^s, WOOD VU MU jvifeT RICHMOND. ST. Wl W \J U LONDON, ONT. lORDEBS PROMPTLY DELWEBED. lie City Mills in 1856, ami carried on a large coal and wood trade— they have built up a trade, as millers and merclianls. at once uni(|ue and representative. The City Mills, situated at the south l'^ estal)b bed in this city in 18S3, buying out Mr, " Iroquois," are grades that have become household , '*• A. Mitchell, than whom no one carried on a more words among those dealing in the article of flour ; i ''"P"''''int 'ifug ("'le in the west. Two travellers are 'I,"" ^t *^''-^ Hakers," a tine gra.le manufacture.! for j employed from this house, and since the foundation the Mtmtreal trade, and the " Iroquois " brand being : "f 'he London Drug Company, the trade, which for- entirely exported to (Glasgow. A large number of! merly was very large in the west, has been very con men are constantly employed at the mill's, which have , ^i'lerably supplemented. What has contributed ma lieen kept running night and day in order to keep up ! terially to the success of Kerry, Watson A Co. here, with the demand. Exclusiveof the large export trade, has been the energy of their Mana^jer, Mr. James the home market for the products of the City Mills Douglas, who has had a long experience in the extends over the Eastern Provinces and Ontario. l>usine>s, and who was for many years with the firm Messrs. Hunt Brothers deal extensively in produce, '" Montreal. The large stock carried is imported having a warehouse on the C. T. R. track here, also 1 '''rect from all quarters of the globe, and embraces one at Ilderton on the London, Huron c<: Hruce Rail- i everything relating to the trade of a retail druggist, road, and are also proprietors of the City Elevator, j ^''cepting what is manufactured by the firm here, sue! At their coal and wood yard, situated at 88 Rathurst ' •'>'* ""'<' extracts, elixirs, tinctures, citrate of magnesia I yar( , St., is carried on the larqest trade in the city in coal. They dispose of from 7,000 to 8.000 tons of that : article per year, and 2,000 cr)rds of wood. They are the exclusive agents in London for the Delaware and Hudson anthracite coal, as also for the Royal Coal ] & Mining Company, miners of the celebraletl'Bricr i Hill Hocking Coal, Columbus, Ohio. M«^liarles j B. Hunt is Vice- r-rc.ident uf the London Coal Ex- i change, of which he has been a inception in 1S83. , - - ,1 magnes etc. ; the drugs are ground at Montreal. A specialty is made of tine high class goods and druggists' sundries. An establishment in the west such a> this must necessarily be a boon to the trade, as the operations are so extensive ; and the imported goods being bought for cash, terms can bearrivedatspecially .advantageous to the trade. The premises are very rgc, having a depiii ul 120 feet and three stories member since its ! high, the whole of which is devoted to manufacturing I purposes and storage. HKPHKSKNTATIVK BUSINKSH MKV a? nufaoturinc Oo., -Cht'mical.H, cniiiin^; > iiuluKtrici, and ,iU(, tulu a iiiosi iiii|)iiiiiinl need <>kill iiiust lie I! and allcntion ig re mda the manufacture !>le proporliontt, ond (I in it IS the Canada ;a»t. This Coinpiny ; Mr. William How Smallman, Tn-asurer he v. .Ix.;, covering; completely ti,Mippcd nces, the plant lit'ng r its. kind in use ii: iclurcd are sulphuric, li lonimcrically and fi)iexpl(isivos. This ifacturing chemically ) manufactures cop and calcined salts ; it is also the (mly cslablishmunt in th( country nianufactur ing acids from pun brimstonr, using pla tinum distilling np paratus. ThisCom- I)any enjoy-; a very lari^e Iradi . xtend ing over the whole of ;y and geiicril vxcel ured ; and it may hv t the manufacturing ;e supervision of Mr. Jhemistry, Western lany, James Doug rctt. — There is n(j nada than that of real. I''i)r purity dI epiitation has long trade is very large ; ition to the western ided, a branch house ISj, buying out Mr le carried on a more Two travellers arc iince the foundation he trade, which for- , has been very con has contributed ma Watson it Co. here, anager, Mr. James experience in th<' years with the firm carried is imported [lobe, and embraces >i a retail druggist, ' the firm here, such ciirate of m.agnesia, itreal. A specialty )ds and druggists' the west such as o the trade, as the the imported goods e arrived at specially : premises are very -•t and three storie^ ;d to manufacturing; W. Halle tt COif Impnrltrsof rianoloi, s. Caiiin- et Organs and tieneral Musical .Merch.ind. • a-.m Masonic 'Icniple Uuildings.— As an auui^.ity on music an:,! -pi ■ — f^s ' I have ever seen. For such pianos to be introduced | in our concert rooms in Great Britain will indeed be i a treat in store." Mr. Charles T Corke, Associate ! Royal Acad- emy of Music, London, also sie la Ilooke has gained the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends in social and busi- ness life. He is a I'.isl Master of the Masonic frater- nity, and a |)ast President of the St. George's .Society. W. Hi Heard & Co., riuml)crs and Steam- Fitters, King Street.— On no branch of trade are householders more dependent for their domestic comforts as well as for their sanitary arrangements as on that which comes under the heading of general plumbing and steam-fitting. Many are engaged in this enterprise, but it is not all that are both com- petent and reliable. However, amongst those who come within the ca;egory of reliability and competency and dealers in the various apjiroved systems of heating apparatus, as well as galvanized range boilers and stands, copper panlrv sinks, lead traps and piping, electric house bells, pumps of allkinds ; beer engines, artistic gas fixtures, window reflectors, globes and shades, in addition to many other articles needed for the comfort as well as the adornment of every home. The slock in hanV Co. are a recognized leading and representative house, and builders and others may safely rely on the excellence of their work. Mr Heard is a native of Canada ; he is a thoroughly : practical mechanic and engineer in every department j of his business. The Ontario Mutual Fire inauranoe Col, P. h. lioyle, Manager, 386 ;.i Richmond Street.— : The number of (ire insurance companies doing busi- ness in Canada is a large one, but the solidity of an insurance company and its piomptness m paying . claims IS a most important point. In this respect the ^ Ontario Mutual, which forms the subject of this , sketch, IS entitled to due prominence'and recognition ifi'im the high character and reputation it enjoys ! This Company was established in 1S67 as purely ; mutual, Its head offices being at 386^4 Richmond Street, with branch agencies throughout Ontario, to which Province its fieM of operation is confined. Since Us foundation tins Company has enjoyed a large business, which it has regularly maintained, a fact which cannot be said of all companies at the present lime. This institution is conducted under a board of directors, two of whom retire annually in rotation, but are eligible for reelection, the policy- holders, according to the amount of their premiums, having a certain number of votes The first manager of this thriving Com])any was .\i.. [ames Johnson, who in turn was succeeded by Mr. V. K. Uoyle, the present manager, a gentleman of wide ext;erience in tire assurance, and whose able administration of the Company's affairs have given every satisfaction to those concerned in this enterprise. Mr. lioyle is a native of Ireland, but has lu-en a resident here for over thirty years, during which time he has gained the confidence an,aia maiiuruijiurcu oy mis t-ompany, must be ranked Messrs. W. II. Heard iS: Co. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN whether passenger, mail, baggage, express or freight, are not surpassed by those ot any other concern on the continent of America for finish, durability and general workmanship. Skillful and experienced workmen are employed, and the inaterial used is strictly in accordance with specifications, each rail- 1 way company having their own standard and issuing (heir own specifications. It is a fact worthy of note that the manufacture of railway cars is an industry the most comprehensive of any, touching as it does upon I every department of trade in the Dominion, among I which might be mentioned lumber, bar iron, pig iron ' ,.ll occujiies two flats, the lower one being 100 f, , Jeep, 'riie wareroom, which is_ on the ground floor, is lilted uf) wilti much taste after the traditional manner of a music house, the walls being almost covered with p(jrtrails .and engrav- ings of famous compo.sers. actors, actresses, and musical ,„ftsh-s. We have seen no better music wareroom in Canada, and " Colwell's Popular Music House has become a household word all over Dntario. The second Hat is in two divisions, being devote.1 to relieartiils and music teaching. Professor Haumann, of Hamilt(m, and Professor Zinger, of lirantford, give weekly lessons, the (;ne on the violin, and the oihei on the guitar and banjo. Thi piano and other insiruiiunls are lauglit as well. .Mr. Colwell handles also ihe "While" sewing machine", than which there is mwie belter in the market. It is gnaranlecd to last a lilelime. and its range of work excels that of any other. There are several hundred thousands of these machines now in use, and Mr. Colwell enjoys a large trade in them. Mr. Colwellj during the past sixteen years, has been ])rominently identified not only with leading musical events here, but with municipal and other important interests of the city as well. His trade is the largest west of Toronto, which he has built up entirely himself, and his career affords an excellent example of what pluck and energy can accomplish under adverse circum- stances and iig.iinst kc.n c-mpetitiuii. Prank Ooopar, I'hotographer, 169, 171 and 173 pundas Slrcet.—To produce satisfactory and pleas- ing pictures requires skill, refined taste, and appre- > I CO CITY OF LONDON I. f ciation of the laws of light and shade. All these [ requisite? are to he found at the eslnblishment of Mr. Krank Cooper. As a photo(;rapher this identic- man has gained a wide and weM-nierited reputation for the excellent finish o( his pictures. His studio, located over 169, 171 and 173 Dundas Street, is tastefully and elegantly finished, and is rei>lete with everything necessary or convenient for the efficient practice ol the art, or for the comfort of visitors. This establishment dates its inception back to some nineteen years, since when ihis house has enjoyed a steadily increasing rcpulalion. All sizes of photo- graphs, from cartes up to 14x17 inches i.i size, are taken in every style and true to life, while a specialty is made of family groups and children, Mr, Cooper attending personally to the operating. The gallery is one of the largest and best appointed in Canada, and has long enjoyed a national reputation for artistic photography. The operating rooms are 55x2s feet in dimensions, while there are separate reception rooms for ladies and gentlemen, the whole establish- ment being in every way elhriently etjuipped with everything needful or useful for the effective per- formance of the best class of work, the workshop being 55x25 feet in size, with employment for 7 regu- lar hands. Mr. Cooper, who is of Irish descent, is a native of the " Korest City," and has for many years been prominently identified with the business interests of the place, where he has established a business second to none in his line, and of which he may well feel a justifiable pride. Wright 1^ Durand, Huilders, Contractors, etc., cor. (,)ueen's Avenue and Wellington Street. — This well-known house dates its inception back to the year 1854, when it was first founded by Messrs. John Wright and James Durand. In 18S0 these gentle- men retired, and were succeeded by their respective sons, .Mr. Thimias Wright and Mr. Andrew Durand. Four years later the lamented death of Mr. T. Wright left this business under tiie suic- euiiiinl ul Mr. Durand, though the old constitutional title of the firm is still retained. The p: ises occupied for this comprehensive industry are located at the corner of DufTerin Avenue and Wellington Street, occupy- ing a lot 200x120 feet in dimensions, on which is a spacious factory and workshop 50x100 feet in size. In addition to budding and contracting, they also manufacture doors, sash, blinds, etc., and their extensive operations are conducted with eminent skill and executive ability. The various machinery and mechanical appliances are propelled by an engine ol 25-horse ))ower, with a steam boiler of similar strength, and throughout each department the busy operation of skilled workmen presents a hive of industry, ndicative of en- rgy and enter- irise. The hands mployed in con- lection with this ndustry will ave- age from 45 to Jo. Amongst the prominent build- ings erected by ihis firm may be nentioned the !igh School, the Custom House, Merchants'liank, liank of Mont- real and Federal liank ; also some of the prominent nstitutions o f Stratford, Saint Thomas, Strath- oy and Windsor, t is the intention if Mr. Durand to •rect new premi- ses on an enlarg- ed scale. This gentleman is a native 01 the city, who, industrious in his habits ami progressive in his ideas, has familiarized himself with all modern styles anil- designs, and em.ploys the most efficient and improved machinery and appliances in the preparation oJ lumber and material for building purposes. ilohn M. Danton, Merchant Tailor, 372 mond .Street. — Among the most skilled and r Rich- liable merchant tailors of this city must be classed Mr. John M. Denton. As a practical tailor of the highest skill Mr. Denton has no superior in this city, and he has no hesitation in guaranteeing most perfect fits in garments in all cases. He carries in stock a full line of piece goods of the most popular makes and styles, which he takes pleasure in exhibiting to those in (|uest of goods or garments He keeps special lines for dress goods, for suitings, for trouserings and for liveries ; his Cheviots and Scotch tweeds being es- pecially fine. Mr. Denton is a large importer of woollens, and he has always on hand an extensive stock, such as only first-class houses keep. None but experienced hands are kept, and no garments are allowed to leave the store which are not carefully in- spected and entirely satisfactory to the custc nier j as a conse(|uence, this house has received a ! ii popu- larity, not only in 'his immediate .seclio . but from patrons ot a distance. Mr. Denton has n w on hand a large stock of very reasonable and stylish woollen j;.ioiis lol Wllltcl line, lot wllicli lie oiltls UilUsUally good value. This important branch of business was established in 1855 by the present proprietor. The premises are located at 372 Richmond Street, anil comprise feet in din of the bes the super establishn nied.il at I awarded s 1879. M resided in highly am CANAE Brltlst Compan Western C London, ( l-'.tniiire Mi England, economy having ap| indicateil I the organii dents of t Company! and now income of are $700,1 amount to with the ( are thus g plan is a n addition tc death, the from whicl realize the made. It; ba.-iis enai: not merely trusting to payment o KEPRESKNTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 61 n Street, occupy- )ns, on which is a :loo feet in size, racting, they also etc., and their ;d with eminent arious machinery iropelled by an I steam boiler of each department rkmen presents ;i hive of industry, ndicalive of en- rgy and enler- )rise. The hands mployed in con- \ection with this ndustry will ave- age from 45 to io. Amongst the prominent build- ings erected by ihis linn may be nentioned t h e [ High School, the Custom House, Merchants' Hank, liank of Mont- real and Federal Hank ; also some of the prominent i nstitutions o f -llratford, Saint Thomas, Strath- 'oy and \Vindsor. t is theintentioiv if Mr. Durand to -•rect new premi- ses on an enlarg- ; 01' the city, who, ssive in his ideas, ion, Kng., established 1S47 ; Western Ontario liranch, Albion Hlock liuildings, London, Out., J. K. Jeffers, Manager.- The IJritish i-:mpire Mutual Life .-^ssurance t'ompany, of London, England, is highly recommended, as much for its economy as for its safely, the iierfeciion of both having apparently been reached Iiy its operations, as inebenture Company. In th.- conduct of an institution of this ' kind, nothing can coiitriliute more to its success and j permanency than careful management, with which of I course must be combined a thorough knowledge of ' hnancing and of the values of real estate. The Ontario Loan and Debenture Company has always been fortunate in its management, and consequentlv ' successful in its financial negotiations. These have ' continuously increased ever since its inception, until U now ranks among our leading and most solid insti- tutions in Canada devoted to the negotiation of money. As a resource for simple investment, or for borrowing money on real estate security, the Onlario Loan and Debenture Company has established a reputation as being emnently suitable for the objects it has in view. .Money is advanced on mortgages, on real estate, municipal debentures and Government securities ; '.he amount advanced on luorlgages being usually from Hfty to sixty per cent, of the inspector's cash valuation. As an evidence of the increasing prosperity of this Company, the assets at the close of 1885 wero .$3,239 (395.62, and last year ihey were about $150,000 in excess of that amount. In 1S85 the loans on mortg.ages amounted to $658,321.90, ! while last year they aj)p'-oache(l $1,000,000. Mr. Joseph Jeffery, the well known .Manager of the Mol- sons Hank, is the I'resident of the Company. This gentleman is one of the clearest -heailed linancial men : in the country ; one bjiter posted as regards values of real estate it would be difficult to find. He has been connected with the Company since its incor- ' poration in 1S70. Mr. 'Alexander Johnston is the: Vice-President. The remaining Directors are Messrs. John McClary, William liowman, William Woodruffi (jeorge H. Harris and Herman Waterman; these gentlemen arc all well known, and successful men in their various lines of business. .Mr. William V. I5ullen, who is .Man.iger and Treasurer, has also beeii connected with the Company since its formation. He has the reputation of being a cr^utious business man, prompt and decisive ; and one more efficient .''or the position lu holds, or more zealous in the well as books [;ion, which are lis firm are also ■hich lliey keep have a large all prices, as 1 special works Their stock irray of articles itable for wed- y a full line of I as legal and. )f'l"ice sundries. t Co.'s photo - :h to the many indeed prove a nd Co. impoi't ing on smalt rices no other icialty of the REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 68 " Leader " file, the " Eclipse " Letler-copving Tress, Anderson's Culendar I'ad, "Shnnnon"'and "(ilobe ' files. To the careful and judicious management of Mr. .\nderson is due the present success of this enter- prise, which in its line may justly be ranked as the leading house of the "Forest City." B*«0h«r Brothers, Manufacturers and Dealers in Hot Air Furnaces, 245 liundas -Street,— Manu- I'acturing enteri^rises of modern times have embraced many features of practical utility, but none which deserve higher merit or c <)nsi. iMiiployuient is here given io six skilled bands, the building being 7o.>,i5 feet in dimensions. Too high praise cannot be given to these excellent pi-bducts ; they have only to be Iried to make their merits sufficiently patent to all, and a vast number are now in use. The Messrs. Heeclier Bros, are natives of this country, ami the success which has attended this enterprise is but a deserved tribute to the zeal and energy of these gentlemen. il« Priand, Baker and Confectioner, 117 Dundas .Street.— The industry of the baker and confectioner is ill all communities a most imiiortaiit one, as sup- plying a con.inodity neces.sary for our daily subsistence. In this line we have a prominent and ihorougbly representative house in that of Mr. ]. Friend, whose e.stablishmcnl, located at 117 Dundas Street, is worthy of more than a ])assing notice. This business was established by il^ |>reseiu enterprising proprietor some four years ago, who has, from a comjiarativeiy small scale, built up his present substantial and satis- factory trade. The !)usiness is both wholesale aiul retail ; a handsome store, centrally locate ork in very large .piantilies, and Un.rin at close market price. .Messrs, John 11. Chapim.,, & Co. are ma po.sition of which they avail thei, -elves - to orter goods at u price which oily a large uid lir,t- class hous.- can. The stock m., ;s no wor U of com- mendaiion, nor the manufactured goods; il;e former being of that (piality which commands a wide and ready marKet, and the latter being without ,inv liner in London toe large and represenlati^, 'trade enjoyed hy .Messrs. John IF. Chapman .t Co. ha. i>^'en niilt up on those principles of commercial honor v, li^h li-'-t conmand attention and then confidence, and at the same time anticipating the wants of tie public in regard to the (pialily of the goods, style, fini.sh, etc. E. A.Orosaman, Artist, 322 Vork .street.— In the progressive age in which we now live, the painter's art has steadily kept pace with commercial advance, w'hilc the enlightened education of the day makes us the more appreciate works of science and art. Hence It is ht and proper that painting, fostered as it has been since the early ages, should, in a comprehensive work of this nature, be duly represented. To produce satisfactory an an ...viable reputation and has secured ,-, libei.d pationag • ^r the city and Its surroundings Air. < r,,s.«mnn h:,i beer successfully establi.>:hed as a r,oru.ii: painter for tht last S1.X years in Lon.ion, d rinf; ^- hich time ne ha executed faithful and strikiug rep,es...,ta.^,ns of several <.f our le:uling cili...,;s: Tho.e having por- rails of dece.ase ; friends ami relalies, ..„ ' wishinr the same transferred to cai.. -s, can have theii wishes :;ratit,e,i by o,.nsulting .\,:. Oo.ssman, who is vei> «!5.- Mery, u;7 ;)ui...is :>::«ct.- -\Ve;i •st in his hue m Canada, wMle his charges, con.sis („• . th the high class execution of his work are m . ,! 1 .,,,lerate and reasonaidc Mr. Cro.ssman IS a n.iiiw of England, but i incss h:.- a';io!<> time Ih.Ti has ..vcM ;,, r.ipid strides, er.'.v'nient of ;)erhaps the !t might i.aturally be coi'trili.ue.; n.ort to sm great a suc- coii:i,.,;u.d with their business;nnd idu- ling it, have each and all con ■J and honor.ibic indeed in everythir.<* ,-i", Ingr.nn have conductt:.; , since 1877, and during elapsed their trade has r, unti! to-day they ai.- in the finest retail tr.ade in the ci asked, what lias cess? Every t;:inj their manner of c^ trilnited to the result. Th.-y import rom7he Hritish and foreign markc s, and being thoroughly familiar wnh -hese aftei n long experience and in cose relation, with the manul..clurers, and buying always for ca.sh. they are enabled to offer to their cu,^tomers s-pecial advantages both as to the (luality and price of goods, as the stock they keep is .always o( the hrsl quality, which they sell at close i.rices and for cash, the advantage of which every cus-omer m.derstands. 1 he-e are the salient features of this ho,:.se, and thus the almo.-t unparalleled success of Mes Ts. Sniallman cV Ingram can be easily under- stood They cater 10 a medium and line trade, and are always abreast of the limes. They make a speci- alty of dress goods, and there is none liner anywhere In the manufacture of mantles and millinery their reputation IS .assured, their \ewmarket coats and short Enghsh walking jackets being without a superior. Their store, which is 14c feet deep extending from Dundas Street to Market Scuiare, w.is lounci too small for the re.iuirements of the im.lp .n,l they «eie obliged to open a store adjoining, facing on Market Square. They employ some forty hands a number they will be obliged shortly to increase London Bwinw?, Colleg-o, _'^^ a.id 280 urn as street, A. ;. C, l.uan, pri„.ipal. ^-Amongst the <,ld estabhshec; an,: popular .....cational insti- tutions that of the Lond.m (nisine.s College is entitled I" ]irimary mention. Thisesi.iblishment was founded >y Mr, J. \\. Jones in i860, and is thus in its wentysevenlh year, l^or the last two years it has hcen under the care of «>?,-. A. J. Cadman, a gentle- man in every sense ,;i:ditied for the impcrtant position he holds, haviu;; spent some 20 yea.s in preparing young men anw live, thepaimer's >mniercial advance, )f llie (lay nukes us ice and art. Hence :, fostered as it has ill a comprehensive ented. To produce r('(|iures skill, re- laws of light and pose, culture, and I'ell as an expensive io. All the re(|ui- at the art rooms of I'ork Street. This ulliire a true artist, nd pastel portraits, ioi. v,h;;t, !)y the MS won an ;i. viable 1 imtionat ' ihe r ■s.'innn hns been ■i; painter for the - hith time ne ha reiiiesi'!itai')n.s ct riioja hav'i-g por tivcs, an 1 wishinf, can have their C'rossman, who is w!.ile his charges, ition of his work. Mr. Crcssman t; his repi(ien.,-(/ .n liimseli and his •i -■^z'"' a-td 280 i<;ipal. — Amongst t.' ideational insti- College is entitled inent was founded d is thus in its : two ycurs it has adman, a gentle- ' the important jme 20 yeaiS in men for teachers ious professions, lion the college >iite, till at the 'r of 103 pujjils The object of with a thorough iiness life. Its ■en amongst the 'tpers and busi- -• privileges and II others. The ' thorough and 'ithmetic, rapid correspondence, plications by the anking, lessons ins, telegraphy, Mr. Cadman nd has a power- me required to are awarded to ascribed exami- iportani i)ranch is its depart- lents from this and lucrative a)ppointnicnts. The terms, considering the great advantages oftered, are most moderate, while the fare of students from a distance, entering on a six months' course, is paid both ways up to the distance of 130 miles. Mr. Cadman is a thoroughly practical, energetic man, and no belter principal could lie found, 110! only to impart of his own \ast stock of useful infnrmaiion but also to stimulate and call out the latent energies of youth, lie ii a native of Lennox County, in the Day of <^)uinle District, and has risided in London since the purchasing of this eslab- lishiuenl. London Maohin* Tool Co., Messrs. Vates .V (libson, jiroprielors, NOrk Street.— The m.nnu- facture of machinery has long been one of the chi(?f industries of the " l''orest City," while the tendency of the age is to supersede human labor by mechanical power. This tendency is suggested by a visit to the machinery ilepot of Messrs. \'ates \- (Jibson, and an examination of the large and varied stock of machinery on hand the accumulaiion of inventions anit improvements of years. This business was established in 1882, the premises being located on York Street, between Talbot and Ridoul, and com- I prising a brick building two stories high, 40x120 feel in sire, which serves the purpose ot oflices, store- rooms and foundry. The machine shop, which is 4ilso a brick structure two stories in lieight, is 30x120 feet in dimensions. This Contpany manu- facture all de.scrii)tions of iron-working tools for machinists, boiler makers and blacksmiths. The planets, shapers, drills, lalhes, milling machines and gear cutters, useank Hui'.ding. — The linaiicial world of London has no • belter or more influential a representative than Mr. John Wright, well and favoral)ly known on 'Change and on the street. .Mr. Wright cleals largely in savings and loan, bank and other stocks by purchase or sale upon commissitm. Loans on real estate, mortgages, debentures, etc., are al,-o negotiatc Colo, Wood Turner and Sawyer, etc., 290 and 292 N'ork Street. — A useful and very comprehensive industry is that conducted by Mr. A. t.'ole. This old established house dates its inception back to 15 years .ago, when it was founded by .Mr. 1'. V.. Coodacre, and seven years later passed into the hands of the present proprietor, under wdiose able management it has adiieved a large share of success, llis premises are located at 200 and 292 York Street, and com- prise a work-shop, 32x40 feet in dimensions, fitted with the most ap|irovid modern machinery for the effectual performance of his various branches of in- dustry. Here he transacts a considerable trade, which gives employment to live competent artisans all the year round. Mr. Cole makes a leading speci ally of re-turning billiard and bagatelle balls; and also manufactures extensively newel posts, balusters, hand rails, twist moulding, and every other descrip- tion of wood turning ; l)and and scroll sawing of every kind. A large variety of these and similar products are always kept constantly on hand, while the facilities of the establishment make it possible to manufacture any description of turned work to order at short notice, and at the smallest cost. Mr. Cole has thoroughly studied his art in its every depart- ment, both in the Old Country as well as here. He also deals extensively in hardwood lumber, a full supply of which is always in stock, Mr, Cole is -n native of Devonshire, England, and now ranks as the foremost man in his line in this city, while he conducts his establishment on purely business prin- ciples. ii 06 CITY OF LONDON Mm JR. Sohram, Dcjiuinion Detective, 58 Dundas Street.— In the long ar.-.iy of legal functionaries which are necessary in the interests of justice, the office of ility of the Company, and its fair dealings with applicants for loans. The Directors are Messrs. Tiujinas Kent, President ; James Owrey, \'ice-I'resident ; Thomas McCormick, Ceorge D .Sutherland, |. A. Nelles, M D.. K. \V. I'uililicombe and Andrew Wcldon. The .Scdicitors are .Messrs. (Jibbons, McNab, Mulkern and Harper, and the Bankers, the Merchants Hank of Canada. The Mannger is .Mr. Malcolm I. Kent, a gentleman of energy, experience and general financial aliility, and the directors of this prominent institution may well be congratulated upon the success of the Com- pany. lead pipes and boilers. Mr. tireenaway is energetic, a thorough man of business, i>ractical and experi- enced in his trade. He is well known in London and held in high esteem. (lames Oroonaway, Steam and Hot Water Healing, Engineer, I'himber, etc., 244 Dundas Street. -Modern invention has created lor the plumber new rields of laUir. At one time plumbing pure and simple and bell-banging comprehended pretty nearly all the plundier imdertook to do. To co]ie with the progress of the times, he must now devote himself to a ninnber of diverse In-anches, namely steam heating, hot water healing and venti- lating, and such like, which come more within the province of the engineer than the plumber. This liusiness, therefore, re(|uires much skill. Mr. Green- away, who has had 23 years' practical experience, and who was the first to introduce hot water healing inlo London, certainly meets ihe demands imposed upon him, as his tra MoOallum, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 125 Dundas Street, and Market Sipiare.— Mr. Mc- Calluni, who conducts a leading o carries a large and excelleiii stock of wines and licpiors, beinr the popular brands, which he imports ; he handle- native wiiKs as well. In these goods the trade i^ exclusively whol'isale. The whole slock in trade is of excellent (pialiiy and complete in every ilepart- ment, and buyers will Knd it to their advantage to see Mr. .McCallum's stock. The trade, which is a large one and continues growing, extends throughout western Ontario j and on tlie road this house is rejircsented by three travellers. The warehouse, which extends from Dundas .Street to .Market .Si|uare, is 140 feel deej) and five stories high, the \\hole being ilevotcd to stock. This is exclusive of cellar room elsewhere in the ('iiy. In the store are employed hfteen hands, where on shelves aliout 140 feet long are arranged innumerable drug bottles, enough to bewilder even the initiated ; there is no ' . su.-h display anywhere in Ihe Dominion. Mr. ..i, • alliini is widely known to the trade, and is dchLtiediy popular, bearing an honoralde reputation. 68 CITY OF LONDON coe ; contribi imisMie mimberid the r.otuli.ii and I'cirolea Ilarrel fl..,Hn „, .■ , --."...,, la, i,„(i j The hij-h sian-htiK which ihis ( ompany enjoys in all I commercial on,„munities is Ih natural result of i I b"s;ness career characterized l.y ihe strictest devotion to the highest principles of uicrcaiilile intcRrity. ' S,*?r*!'*?^* * '?••'••' ^'S" Manufacliuers, «,i. r"i "' ■^"■'■'■■'V >""8 "'^ ■ ""Tprisini; business establishments of this city, wh,,.- operations are ! wo, ihy of record in a work devoied to'tho commer- jCialand nianufacturint; inter.sts of tliis portion of I Western Ontnrio, is that of Messrs. Ila'clurove .\ , Jones, manufacturers of fine cigars. Their manufac ; tory IS locaird un an upper flat at 8.5 Dundas Street, where they yive einpl„yment to nine experiencei r'*'''"'^ V"''='-'=ikes orders f,,,- beer kegs or quamity of «,,rk rer,uired within a short „m, nn,'^ up n the most .easonable terms, while tl, Compiuy a lener^M" ^'-lis staves, timl.erand bolts, and make. c<^.per ^e Th rr^ -'-cription of tight and sl.ack f^h K^ 1 ^''^ .'''''■^ '^ capacity of ab,.ul 2,000 tight barrels a ■ ..k, and about 3.000 ordinary bar- arp'es T'"? "\'S '^^■">"'''"S i" the line fro:n the largest hogshead do»;. to the smallest keg, as well a. barrds' V "'"'''f' "'''' "'""• ■''I'l''''- ^"'^ ""'" oil Darrels. \ new feature recently undertaken by this Company is the manufacture of syrup barrels, in which they are now doinj^ a substantial tri; le. The interior arrangements of this importa.u entei nriseare a systematically arrange.l. an,l the works conducted on effective and economical prin.-iples, the exh," , steam from the steam I . bein^: u- '.z;! to hea '• water in the tank bel, ■■ goes .nto the b. . thereby saving an expen nnlural result of :i y 'he strictest dc votion rcaiilile intcf^rity. Cigar Mamifactiutrs, : inii'rprisini; l)usines>. vhc),f operations arc 'oled to the commer Is of this portion of Messrs. Il.iselgrove ,\ ars. riieir manufiu at 8j I)unnie i)( their special 'I supply thern ; yet ull stock of the best >iigh a comparatively 1 four years ago by the last named o'l 1) years ago to Mr. '■ |)opiilarity. Mr. n.ida, and is much :ircles. i, 404 Talbot Street, irk is intended more Kicial industries of mercantile fabric i- liilion, it has hen Hofession of the la« ida has every reascn Is and llie members imongst the leading' he v\'ell-kr)'iwn one losed of Mr. J. H. ser. \I) lames 11. af till, iir. , studied il-so in the utHce ol is & ratterson, of in 1S07. He then ■ii.heii Mr. William) till his elevation to luctcd his practice rm was constituted, en's Counsellor in city in the House iservai .■ interest, ■■ Max oil Daviil firm, studied law ards with Mowal, , and was called to ' nc oiUcicit as H r^sci IS a professor University ; he i ivenf ihis country. Dri il«m«« M. Stavcnsen, Central Urug Store, 400 Kichnumd Street It is to the skill and science of the druggist that suffering humanity looks for alleviation of pain. The physician may success- fully riclily, on its own intrinsic merits, deserves. I)r. .Steve on is a gentleman of wide and extended views, live of the county of Middlesex, and for forty-eigiji years a resident of the city, and highly esteemed in all circles. wholesale, under ' lirm name ofCallai A'arrtn Hi I'o. I-'riiit flavi ^s of every kind and 1 ription are here niaimfacliied as well as a full >upply of confectioners' and grocers' essential oils, vanilla, etc. Mr. Callard is a native of Kngl in I, but has been a long time resident of London, while his efficiency in his profession is the result of long experience anil practice. OI*ghOrn Ci Co^i Kruit ami Commission Mer- uiiis, 1 8i Dundas Street. /\niong the natural and iuoductive resources of Canada fruit plays no iinim- piirtant part, and in this line a laige trade is cairied oil, while the importation of foreign fniit^ forms a connecting branch. Messrs. Cleghurn it Co., who are actively engaged in the fruit business, established Iheir business in 1S85 as wholesale fruit and com- mission merchants. Their premises are located at i8j Dundas Street, and compri.se a large store, aox'^K) feet in dimensions, where is carried a full stock of ireign and domestic fruits of all descriptions ; they also deal in fish, anil in both l.nes their house is regarded as a leading and thoroughly representative one. Their trade in the "vholesale line is a In ,e one, and they ship to all parts of Western Ontai 1. .\ii commission merchants they handle large quaiuities of fruit, buying ami selling, receiving and distnbulirg from and in all directions. Nothing is neglected, and lliii-e forming trade relations with thi^ house are induce'; to continue cm account of their promptness and aei irate business policy. The membership of this firm is composed of Mr. Kobert Chghorri and .Mr. I'rank Boyden, who are both \oung merchants of zeal ind energy. .Mr. Cleghorn is a native of Toronto, where members of his family conduct a very large business in a similar line. I'rior to entering on comnierical life he was in the .ervice of the ( iranil Trunk Railway. «l. Oallardi Druggist, etc., 390 Richmond Street. — The |irofession of the druggist is one which operates efiettively, in lime of need, in arresting and allevi- ating the most acute nains .uul ailments to which the human body is heir, and therefore deserves the most thankful and appreciative consideration on the part of the public. Amongst the old established and representative drug stores of the city is that now conducte. by Mr. J. Callard. This gentleman has for some )i:,.rs been engaged in the pharmaceutical I 'fession, and now occupiesa fine and well appointed at 390 Richmonil Street, opposite the City Th' estalilishment, which is Ideated in the ■ommircial section of the city, with rably ulipted for its trade, dates its to some twenty years, having been . W. 11. Robinson, passing into the prietor four years ago, under the business of the house has Heart of 1 premises iiueptioi founded b hands of the piese whose able managemt. ^tetially increased. The store, which is a hand- somely appointed one, is fully stocked wi'.h a choice selection of drugs, chemicals, and the most popular of patent medicines, as well as toiler articles and the necessary appurtenances of a really class estab- lishment. Special attention is paid to the prescription department ; physician's and family jirescriptions being compounded with care, accuracy ■ ! dispatch. In connection with this establishmeii r. Call.ard al.so carries on the Flavorinc' Extn business, Oi P. Knight, Surgeon Dentist, 192 I~)iindas .Street.- Among the leading dentists of London who have availed themselves of all the modern iinjjrove. ments in this branch is the oflice of Mr. C. K. Knight. This gentleman has now been established in business for the last six months, his premises being located at Iij2 Dundas Street, comprising operating rooms and reception parlors, with every accessory needful to the eomfuit and convenience of patrons. In extracting teeth aniesthctics are admin islered if desired, and painless oiierations are guar- anteed. Mr. Knight makes every description of artillcial teeth, set in gold, silver and platinum. This gentleman has a i hemical lal oratory in connec- tion with his business, a laboratory which is com- |dete in all it^ departments. Mr. Knight, who is thoroughly esperienceii in all the inlricaeii . of his profession, is iiedalli>t ami ^;i,iduate of the Royal College Dental surgeons of Ontario, and le has the sole right to use in London llurd's ralti,; Vitalized Air Apparatus, which the highest medical and chemical authorities pronounce to be the safest and best anicsthetic yet discovered, no disagreeable sen- sations accompanying its use, as v. ith ether or chloro- form, and no sickness or injurious •■ suits lollow. A specialty is made of artificial sets (teeth of finest make, and costing Init $8.00. .Mr. Knight is a native of liryant's ' Suite of Maine, and for some years conducte , promi; " dental eslabli.sh- ment at New S'ork ; he hn t)een established here for the last six monti>>. 1 1 mg which time he has gained for himself, as s. skilled operative dentist, a wide and steadily increasing reputation. A 70 CITY OP LONDON Smith ■rothsra, I'Uimlicm nii' (Jas Kilters, 389 Clarence Slrcti. The traile of the I'hmil^t md pas litter is mie i>f |)iini;\ry inipoitaiicenmi ^ignilll•ance in every home, and loo much stress cannot lie laid upon 'he necessity of procuring; the liest of workman- ship , connection lhere>villi. Amonj; the leading house-, in London en^;a(;ed exlen^i/ely in lliis inipor- lant pursuit may he luenlioned that ol the Messrs. Smith Druthers, which was originally eslahlished some two years a|;o ai jhy Clarence Street, where the l)usiness has been since conducted, showing diirint; that period a most gratifying success. They do every descrijition of plumbing, lilting up stores, pri- vate residences and public buildings in the iiii ^t thorough and workniaidike manner. They inake a leaJinc -ipccialty in the mechaidcal line of jjlumbing, gas fit! 4;, steam and (urnace heating apparatus, and carry in stock the most complete assortment of tine gas lixlures, chandeliers and brackets to be found in the city, as well as all varieties of plumbers' inateri- als and ])lain and fancy articles pertaining to this line, such as brass good'-, iron or lead piping, force ur lift ]iunips, hydraulic r.inis and water motors. Their stock of sanitary eanhi n-ware is a most com- plete one ; thi'y have all sizes of baths and boilers, and their show-room will c.impare wiih any in a similar concern in Western ( h .irio. At the various local and Provincial fairs they secured twenty prizes and diplomas. These gentlemen are also agents for the "Standard" lager beer machines, which are in great request, and are used by nearly all the U iding hotel keepers in the city, also of the " air presnr.'' pumps. The Messrs. Smith liios. are thorough practical plumbers, conversant with all the details of the business, and as energetic merchants, havi- justly merited the Mattering success which has attended their enterprise since its inception. Oaorg* Heaman, Carriage and Waggon Builder, 15 Lyle Street. — Among the comprehensive industries of London the manufacture of carriages and waggons occupies a prominent position. In this line we have several prominent firms and indi- viduals engaged, amongst whom due recognition must be given to Mr. Ijeorge Heaman, who is act- ively engaged as a carriage and waggon builder, and also controls a horse-shoeing and jobbing shop. This comprehensive concern was established by the present proprietor in 1875. His premises are located on Lyle Street, and comprise a blacksmich's shop, two stories in height, 22x40 feet in dimensions, and a wood and trimming shop, 22x40 feet in size, while employmenl is given to some live or six experi- enced workmen. As a carriage and waggon builder the products of this establishment can compare favorably with those of any similar establishment, I the work being strong, durahte and of neat execu- tion. All repairing and general jobbing work is promptly alii-nilt-d lo, while a specialty is made of sine.-.s. William Milroy, Artist, 550 ,'i Richmond '-■. - Thei<: is no better evidence of relined taste iu the home than the presence of paintings. To lie .in accomplished and successful painter reipiires years of study, thorough 'raining and much assiduous labor, all o( which havi been gone through by .\Ir. William Milroy, the gintleman who now forms the subject of this .sketch. Mr. Milroy ! is an elegantly fitted art , gallery and studio at 550 '^ Kichmond Street, where the public are cordially invilcd to call and see speci- mens of his work. This gallery, 50x20 feet in dimensions, contains upwards of one hundred pieces, comprising landscapes, figure pieces, animals, por- traits, fruit and llowers, ail choice specin ens of art, the result of his untiring study and practice ot his profession. This gallery is open free to the pub- lic every evening. Mr. Milroy makis a specialty of portrait painting, from life or |diotograpli, md animal painting, and in this department he 1 a justly de- served reputation;'these he executes in mi, water color or crayon, and that to at the most rea^. able terms (■oiisistent with the high character of the v^cjik. Mr. Milroy established his art gallery in 1882, and gives lessons in oil, water color, cray(m, llower painting, pencil drawing ami sketching hi m nature. He is a native of this country, and has iieen a resident of London f(>r twenty-five years. 0> F. Rydar, Family lUucher, comer Gray and Clarence Streets. — Thouj;h but comparatively re cently estalilished, yet the widely extended trade of Mr. (i. !•'. Kyder, and the thorough reliability of all meats kept in his store, have gained for him in the butchery business a well deserved reputaticm, and entitle him in this volume to due representation. This business was established by him in 1883, and has since then enjoyeil a large anil steadily increasing tra!4 Kichinond rctined taste in ihe inliiigs. To be an liT rc(|uirfs years of ch assiduous labor, ifjh l)y Mr. William Forms the subject of cl .Manufacturer of l'ape|^nnd Kancy lioxes, (1441 Uunilas Street K, The manufni'- cure of paper boxes in C!anada is an industry of .■(iii.siderable magnitude, is it is one of very great iuiporlance. This country oflrrs a large and inviting tieiil lo ibe successful paper lion manufacturer, as (hat artiiie in so extensively used ihioughout the whole of Canada. Among its pfiu^sivr industries London includes that of box mauufactuiing, repre- senled by Mr.C.K. Souietville, who, notwithitanding that he c!i5h- ment are guaranteed as represented. This gentle- man is a native of this city, where he is widely and favorably known. 72 CITY OF LONDON -? n Oartley, Dominion Mills, 305 to jll lalhol Stri'et.— Among llie various oommo.litics that rank liijjh among our most important malerial resources, tlie article of meal may appropriately be classed as among „ne of the lirst. 'I'he immense rpiantuies manufactured in this section, which find a ready sale in this Province, as well as in the market's of the east, constitute an important element in con- sidering the industrial and commercial resources of he grow l nir ci tv of London, and serve to spread and l^uy the best adapted to their use, as it is their aim to maniifaclure only the very finest grades o( meal and breakfast cervals. The reputation which this house has acpiired, and the prominence it has achieved, are Co., Ontario cigar I5ov N\orks, 173 and 175 Albert .Street.-An important industry, where cigars are manufactured in such large (piantities as in this section ol the country, is the maniifaclure of cigar boxes. In this branch of trade we have a le.i.lmg and representative house in that ol Mes.sr.s. William Meek .\: Co., which, though Iradiiii; under its ol,l conslilutional title, is s-iH umler the sole administration of Mr. A. Heck. This business was originady established in Call in 1S80, but in 18S4 the lirin removed to this city, where they now carry on a thriving business in the manufacture of cigar boxes veneer and thm lumber, at their premises, 171 and 175 Albert .Street. The building is a three-storied one. 25x60 leei in size, and steady employment is given to some 25 hands. The most improved machinery and latest modern appliances are here in use. The\ a .so do a very Large business at their branch h.nise in .Monlreal. The boxes are made of .Spanish cedar, the cedar being imported from Mexico and*Snain and 111 Ibis line Messrs. Heck \- Co. turn out an' article unsurpassed by any other establishment in the country, and this brm but exemplilies that dislinctiveh western spirit of enterprise and progress, which ha'- done so much to develop ,„„1 increase the resource- of the c.untry. This firm undertakes all work in con necti.m with thin lumber, and using the linest ol m.achinery, they have every facility for completint- satisfactory work. Mr. lieck is a native of Waterlo. county, and has been in the citv since 1SX4. .npd i}i, conlinuoiis success which has attended this enterpris. ever since its inception is ilue in no small degree |o his able management. KEPKESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 78 m Prof. Olln Orvlll*. the Founder of the Medical Reform Association, I'eel's lilock, Dundas Street London, Ontario. In order to f;ive a full and com- |ilete statistical statement of the industries of the "Porest City," such as thi.. vohime is intended to aflord, It is necessary to include all the industrial arts and professions as well as the commercial interests of London ; and there can he no (|uestion as to the validity of the claim of the profession of medicine to he specially re|nesented in this work. The profes sion of the physician is one which operates effectively in time of need in arresting and alleviating the most acute pains and ailments to which the human body is heir, and therefore deserves the most ihmkful and appreciative consideration on the part of ihe public 1" ;his profession a shining light (or i;ood, to whom I iei.'ralitiide of thousands is due, is I'mf ( )lin Orville, die well-known author, inventor and scientist, and bend of the Medical Keform Association of this cily. lb- Y Ihe inventor .and patentee of numerous elcc- in.al inventions, in both the I'nite.l States and < ana(la. He has made the cure of chronic diseases • "e :ong study, .iiui h.i, devoted his life to tlie wel- lire of his fellow-beings. The Medical Keform Association, of which Prof. Orville was the originator ami is now the head, is the best known medical firm in the Province, and has headipiarters in Peel's lilock Dundas Street, where they have ample ollices, wait-' ing and operating rooms titled up with all modern cmiveniences and appliances for efTectiiig cures. 1 hi.. Association uses medicines of known and proved etiicacious powers, and try the remedies .,f the various homeopathic and eclectic schools, and when these (ail they resort to electricity and ehctiic baths The electro therapeutic d.ictrine ranks (irst in its particu- lar line, and has effected much goo.l in a way peculiary its own ; it is an orthodox branch of the regular profession, and the system is specially .adapted to Ihe restoration of the vital faculties by its close relationship to the usual workings of nature, and is specially adapted to the cure of chronic dis- ease. I!y the use of elec- trothermal baths the pa- tient is submitted to a courseof treatment which is calculated o assist na- ture by simply removing ob^lr.ictions and laying the fouiidaliou for a per- fect recovery, while in certain case> the electric current is applied direct- ly lo the seal of ilisease, the result being th.il a perfect and permanent regeneration of the vital fundi. JUS is secured. Every electrical appara- tus or instrument obtain- able for the Use of such an in^iiuitioti is here to be liiur.il. Since locating ill Loii.ion, Prof. Orville and his able siatT of as- M.Maiii-, have cured liun- dreils o( cases of catarrh, tubercular and pulmon- ary consumption, cancer, h;art di.sea.se, liver and Kidney complaints, and all other chronic and ner- vous diseases, such as or- ilinary |)hysicians have neither the experience, apparatus or improved remedies for treating. This Association makes a specialty of curing de- formities of all kinds, and at the present time they have close on I, ooo patients, in all parts of the ;-ouiitry, availing them- selves o( their system of treatment, ineludinc members of all professions and trades. This prac- tice is gr.i.lually extending .as the metits of their method of treatment btjome more and more known and appreciated. Prof Orville has gained the con-' lidei.ce anil good will of the leading citizens, and of the most l.denied members of the medlei^l pr..feS3ion who cannot but acknowledge the value of his electrj inventions and appliances. 74 CITY OF LONDON ■i Robert Wallaoa, Clothier, 1 46 Diindns Street. — As an cvidoncit of the inimeii.^c slriilts of the iiianu- facturint; and coinnu-rcial interests of the city of London during the jjast two decades, no beltei instance can l)e produced than the vast progress made i Mn,i. as wooiien c; 1)V the house ol Mr. if this establishment lare ilealing.s, and to ienlej. Mr. J. C. r, a gentleman of , an their customers, , the tea being also McCutcheon, tlii ■n in the commur He was U. .^. is a Canadian by ization. Oaorce t. dewall, F. C. A., Accountant, 220,"/2 J>un(las Street. In a work of this r.aiure, dealing with our commercial enterprises and indus- tries, the profession of an accountant is one deserving of all mention and recognilicii. A lirstelass and accurate accountant is an alisoliile necessity in all banking and mercantile institutions, and the success of smallei enterprises is in no i.bsrure degree ^ue to methodical keeping of books. So important has this branch been deemed that an Institute of Chartered Accountants has been formed, which issues diplomas to all those showing the necessary skill and accuracy • this diploma Mr. (i. K. Jewell holds. This genlleiiien lias been established as an accountant since 1873, during which lime he has gained an enviable reputa- tion in this line, and now stanils in the very fnmt rank of chartered accountants. Miic'" important business is entrusted to Mr. Jewell, and he can be thoroughly relied uiion to conduct the most compli- cated affairs in an every way satisfictory manner. ' Mr. Jewell now holds the position of c:itv Auditor.' He is an Englishman by birth, and has been in this country since 1S55. «l«rry MoDonald, Hotel and Re.staurant, 87 to 89 iJundas Street.- Amongst the industries and establishments which give cbaiacter to a city, few are of mcjre importance than suiiable hotels' and restaurants. In (his line London is highly favored, '""."'' V.' ''"-' ''■'*' °f notable houses in the " Kore.^t City,'' that of .Mr. Jerry .McDonald is entitled lo due recognition. This gentleman fornurly kept .in hole] in London West, known as the "River Side," but ilohn O. TrebiloOOk, (Jioceries, Provisions, etc., 224 Dundas Street. -The field of enterprise opened up in the grocery line is a large one and many prominent citizens of London are engaged therein. Amongst the representative houses that of Mr. John C. Trebilcock is entitled to due recognition This business was established in 1877 by the present proprietor, who occupies spacious premises at 224 Dundas Street, next to the Oddfellows' Hall, con- -sLsting of three tlats, 2ox 70 feet in dimensions, where he conducts a live business as a dealer in groceries provisions, wines, liquors, and all articles necessary for the thorough eijuipment of a first-class grocery establishment. The articles kept in stock are all of the best quality obtainable, while the wines and liquors are of the ]niresl brand. Country produce is received daily, and the trade of the house lias ever since its inception been a steadily increasing one, the establishment having a wide reputation for the gene- ral excellence of its goods, and as a result enjoys the patronage of some of our leading hou.ses. Mr. Treb- ilcock is a native of this country, and has always lieen regarded as a substantial business man and one who can be relied upon in all commercial transactions to give salislaction to those who trade with this house. ' C. H. KordCS, Bindery, 428 Richmond St.— Much of the literature of the present dav is pul>lished in pamphlet or periodical shape, and for ils due pre- servation retpures binding. In this necessary branch of industry we have a leading represent.-.tive house in that of .Mrs. E. fl. Kordes, who conducts an imp-ri- ant bindery establishment at 428 Richmond Street where three Hals are occupied, 25x120 feel in dimen- ■sions, and where employment is, given lo some ten hand.s. This business wa.» established in 1 866, and has since ihen enjoyed a wide patronage. All kinds of binding IS done; line blank books are made lo onler, good malerial and workmanship being guar- anieed. The facilities are complete in all details- the floor space is ample for all emergencies and practical purjioses. This house is patronized bv V.1110US banking and commercial institutions in the city, and makes a ■Tr.i' nrliStic j>frniiic lions in blank books, and duplicate and triplic.aie travellers order books, u.sed by most of the wholesale houses ,n the west. Mrs. Kor.les is a native of this country and has been a resident of London for 1 7 years on 87, 87i am, 89 Dundas Street, and under his able administration the house h.as gradually grown in popular avor The spacious premises^ include a large and well furnished .lining room, callable of seating a big number of guests, and here the best twenty-live cent dinner in Condon is serve Paynei Bicycles, Lonilon South.— \Vm. Payne is now making extensive preparations for next .season's business, extending warerooms and increasing London Olgar Manufaotiiring Oo., J. A. Rose & Co., 110 and 112 Dundas Street, crner Talbot Street. -ir-The trade for the London Cigar Mamifactuiing Co, .was established by the present firm, MeSsis. J. A. Rose \ Co., in 1885. London is indeed the nur.sery for the production,, of the finest clears manufactured in Canada, and among those who have contributed to the securing of that dis- tinction for the " Forest City" must be included Messrs. J. A. Rose & Co. Their cig.irs are deserv- edly popular, and find a ready sale throughout k. A forge for brazing and plant for enamelling is now placed in a new building for repairing all styles of machines. The demand for " Xtraordinary Challenge" for 18S6 surpassed all calculations; without a doubt, it is liie coining bicycle. .See my latest testimonials. My ninety dollar Singer Chal- lenge ; any size ; best value ever offered j balls all over ball pedals. KEPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 77 0> 8. Hyman & COm Tanners an-l Hoot and Shoe Manufacturers, Carling Slrvel. Ainonp the important manufacturing and commercial enterpiiscs, which contril)Ute to the standing and progressive spirit of the city of London, is the well-known establishment of Messrs. C. S. IIjHnan i\: Co., tan- ners and boot and shoe (napufacturers. The high character and standing of this house, and the magni- tude and extent of their operations, exlencfing ever all jiarts of the Dominion, render this lirm one of the most iioticeal)Ie features of th» mercantile activity which characterize the "FCT«st City." Many industries find einployment in the production of the leather from the time it leaves the back of the wild or the domesticated animal in the shape of raw hide, till it is utilized for practical purposes. Tfie comprehensive establishment, which forms the subject of this sketch, isdevoied to both departments : curing the skins in their raw state and manufacturing the leather into boots and shoes. This business was established in 1840 by the late Mr. Hymnn, father of the present senior member of the lirni. Their tannery is on Richmond Street, opposite the new C. F. R. station, and covers an area of .600x450 feet. They deal extensively in hides o( all kinds, and turn out weekly some 500 sides of sole leather as well as a large quantity of black leather ; the sole having for a number of years been awarded the highest prizes at Provincial and other exhibitions. Thtir boot and shoe factory on Carling Street comprises a four-storied building, with basement, 220x80 feet in size, and is "one of the finest equipped in Western Ontario, being complete in every department and supplied with the latest and most improved labor- saving machinery. Their boots and shoes are manufactured chiefly from their own products, and are warranted for durability and neatness of finish, the firm employing none but the most skilled of workmen, while every detiartment is under the personal supervision of one of the members of the firm. The re.)utation of their goods is well estab- lished. Western Ontario, Manitoba, and the N.-W. Territory afford the principal markets for their boots and shoes, while the leather is sold to some of the leading boot and shoe manufacturers in Toronto and Montreal. The membership of the firm is constituted as follows : Mr. Charles S. Ilyman was born and educated in this city, in which no one is more honestly and deservedly respected. He is a gentle- man of more than ordinary ability ; he has filled with honortohimself, and with satisfaction to all concerned, several municipal ap]ioii,tments ; he sustained with dignity the position of Mayor, and is at the present time the popular nominee of the Reform i>arty as their representative in the Dominion House. Mr. Watson, the managing partner, was born in .Montreal, and received his training in the shoe and leather business in the United States. Mr. Meal has charge of the office department ; he is a native cf Kngland, and entered the office of Mr. E. W. Ilyman in 1872. and after some years' faithful service he was admitted into partnership. Mr. Glass repiesents the house on the road ; he is another old employee, and was taken m as a member of tt'.e firm a few years ago. John Aa Thorburn, Groceries and I'rovisions, corner King and Ridout Streets.— Amongst the 1 recent establishments opened in the " Forest City " engaged in this industry must be mentioned that of Mr. John A. Thorburn, who commenced busmess some few weeks ago at the corner of King and Ridout Sts., where, for the purposes of his trade, he occupies two , I spacious and well appointed flats, fully stocked with a choice selection of general groceries and provisions, while a specialty is made of teas, coffees and spices, all of best quality and purest blend, sold at popular i prices, ami every satisfaction guaranteed. Mr. Thorburn also deals largely in country produce, and in this line customers may rely on being served with the best of articles. The store now occupied by him has been altered and fitted up so as to meet the re(|iurements of a superior grocery establishment. Though started but a short time, .Mr. Thorburn is already enjoying a good share of public patronage and support, and as I'e is a gentleman of keen busi- ness ;d)iiity, and keeps none but the best ef goods, his trade is bound to rapidly increase. Mr. Thor- burn is a native of this country, and is possessed of all the attributes necessary for commercial success. Oould & Stratfold, Plain and Ornamental Plasterers, 290 Dundas Street. 'I"he cleanliness and healthful appearance of the majority of Canadian cities is the cause of much .-urjirise to visitors from the old countries, who have been habituated to the dingy and unwholesome colors of the squalid tene- ments and smoke-begrimed mansions, to which they have been accustomed. The ple.ising external and interna^ appearance and comfort of Canadian houses is due to III thing more or less than the liberal use of the plasterer's art ; and in making the city of Lon- don what it is in this respect, the firm of .Messrs. (iould iV Stratfold have done much to beautify and add to the general cleanly characteristics of this city. These gentleman started a business in this line ten years ago, on King Street, but in 1884 they bought out the interest of .Mr. F. .Mcintosh, and now occupy spacious premises in the rear of 290 and 292 Dundas Street, where they have a large show room, where a choice collection of centre flowers and plaster orna- ments is always kept on hand for in.spcction by architects, proprietors and builders. Employment is given steadily to from 12 to 15 experienced a.ssistants. Thje work sho|) is 28x16 feet in size, and the yard 50x100 feet. In this important branch of industry the establishment so ably conducted by Messrs. (iould i\: Stratfold is amongst the leading and repre- sentative houses in this section of Ontario, their business productions in centre flowers and ornaments being freely circulated throughout the Province. These gentleman are natives of old London, and have been actively engaged in the city for nearly twenty years. With the correct business principles .nnd etficiency wiih which this business is conducted, it cannot fail to contribute largely to the convenience of a community, and to its own established prosperity. MoFarlano'S Hotal, John R. Gosling, proprie- tor, corner King and Ridout Streets. — Among the hotels in the western section of the city deserving of patronage is .McF.irlane's Hotel, situated on the corner of King and Ridout Streets. It has 42 bed- rooms, with suites of rooms, and fijur jjarlors. The house is heated by steam, lit with gas and well ventilated throughout, and there is every modern convenience. The bar is stocked with choice liquors and cigars, the reading room is a pleasant resort, and the dining room, which can .acccmimodate some 70 guests, is all that could be desired. As an hotel for the farmers we know none better, and that the farmers are aware of the advantages it afTords is evidenced by the fact that on market days it is literally crowded. There is stabling accommodation for 148 horses. M m ^^ 78 CITY OF LONDON M if! ' li! A)!iV.^" - Ontario Watoh, Olook, and I •. Woolvarton, L.O.S., Sur^jeon Dentist, 216 Optleal Emporium, A. S Murray & Co., 419 Dundas Street.-Few, if any, ind.isttial or pro- Kichmond.Strett, London.— The industry in jewellery fessional pursuits have within the last few yars made lorms an importaiil item in the list of the commercial such rapid strides as that of the profession of dentistry. ^^^^^ Amongtheleadingdentistscf Londonwhohaveavaileci themselves of ajl the modern improvements in this branch is Dr. S. Woolverton. This gentleman studied at the Toronto School of Dentistry, and graduated in j 1871, starting business in the .same year at Grimsby, wheieheremainedtill 18S0, when hesettled in ihiscity. Hisoperatingroomsand reception parlor at 2 16 Dundas Street arc in constant use, and everything that can I minister to the comfort and convenience of patrons I has been brought into requisition. In extracting I teeth an;i'sthetics are administered if desired, and painless operations are guaranteed. Killing with gold, amalgam or other compositions is als-o a speci- ally ; and the preservation of natural teeth, when practicable or possible, is made an important feature of the business. Artificial teeth are supplied by Dr. Woolverton on the most moderate of charges, and are warranted to give both comfort and satisfaction. Dr. Woolverton is an eminent student of natural history, and freiiuently lectures on geology, and in this line he has one of the best private collections in the country. The study of natural history is one which must commend itself to all persons of refinement and culture. The preservation of various species of geo- logical curiosities or natural historical subjects is now made a special branch of industry, and whether applied to the purposes of science, or for the gratifi- cation and amusement of individual.i-, is alike in- structive and useful. Dr. Woolverton is a native of this country, has been a resident of our city for the last si.\ years, and is juslly entitleil to recognition in tho present volume as one of the representative pro- fessional men of London, and a naturalist of more than ordinary ability. enterprises of this city and country, and as such deserves due representation in this work. An old established and reliable house in this line is that of Messrs. A. S. .Murray iV Co., wli'i carry on an ex- tensive business as importers of watches, diamonds and fine jewellery. This business was established in 1863, and has since then steadily niaintaim-d a widely extended reputation for the relial)ilily and genuiness of all goods purchased there, all an'icles sold being guaranteed as represented. The premises are located at 419 Richmond Street, and comprise a handsome store, 40x15 feet in size, where is always carried in stock a choice selection of the finest jewellery, English and American watches, clocks, rings and fancy articles of all kind.;, as well as a varied assort- ment of silver and silver-plated ware. They import direct the finest of goods in all varieties. Their stock of silver and electro bronze clocks is especially noticeable, and they have a handsome selection of gold headed canes ; they are sole agents for the celebrated Columbus, Ohio, watch.?s and clocks, and their stock of opera glasses and spectacles is especially (me. This firm are general agents in Western Ontario for Nachet &• Kils, 17 Rue Saint Severin, Paris, France, and have a complete set of their celebrated lenses for testing the sight , jiarties with any affliction of the eye can be supplied with glasses to suit the sight. I'ersons having failed elsewhere should certainly call, examine and be convinced. For variety and elegance of jewellery, plate, diamonds anil Ime goods carried (m hand, this house will com- pare favorably with nny in Western Ontario. .Mr. Murray, who is of Scotch descent, has resided in London for the last 25 years. He is a thorough practical jeweller of loni; cxnerienre. and devotes his entire attention to the general business ot his house, and satisfactorily provides (or the wants and tastes of his numerous customers. Edy Brofhara, Photographer.s ?.i4 Dundas St. The photographic art is an invention of the present century, and within the last twenty years improve- ments have been constantly made, so that photo- graphy now might bi- said to have reached its culmi- nating point. A firm of Canadian photographic artists, who have approached nearest to the ideal in this country, is that of Edy Brothers, 214 Dundas Street. At a late convention in Buffalo the New York y»'w«sai(l,in reviewing the exhibits of different photographers, that the work of Edy Brothers was very fine and of high artistic merit, and the Chicago Jiye on the same occasion pronounced the specimens of this firm the finest ever seen from Canada. These gentlemen have received all the prizes at the London and Provincial Exhibitions during the last nine years, being the period they have been in business in Lon- don. At the Toronto Photos' Convention in 1884, the judges pronounced their work the finest in Canada. NIessrs. Edy Brothers make a si)ecialty of plain and direct photograjihy in half life and life size, water- color portraits and crayons. The studio and operating room is excellently et|uipped with all accessories. They have a very large and varied as.sortment of backgrountls by L. W. Scavey, of New York, who is claimed to be the most eminent painter in the world of backgrounds ; and it may be mentioned that these gentlemen are constantly adding new backgrounds to their stock. The reception room of Messrs. Edv ll.T,tt,« ,1-,! ,.f :... i.:_.i ._ ...u; , inc term v. " luxurious" might, with some aptness, be applied. To those wishing a truthful portrait, executed in first-class style, we would say "go to Edy Brothers." UEPKESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN of Ihe latest design. They make a specially of feathers, flowers, ribbons, velvets, pUishes, satins, silks, woollen goods, fancy shawls and fascinators. liuyinK for cash and selling at close prices, the trade will find It to their advantage to deal with this house, rhe quality of the goods is unsurpassed anywhere. The warehouse is large and commodious, being 190 feet deei> and four stories high, the two lower flats being devoted principally to storage, and the two upper to 'he millinery department, where skillful artistes ar- employed. Mr. C. A. Cr.'jwfortl, the senior member, is a young man, fidly alive to the wants of the trade. He is endowed with rare busi- ness ability, and is energetic and pushing. We predict (or C. A. Crawford & Co. a successful career. Amos Bradford, Wholesale and Retail Con- fectioner, 194 Dundas .Street. -No city in Canada occupies so enviable a position as does London in es a arties on the hly payments. , , experience to lly advantageous to both purcha.set and dealer, as will be readily seen by the immense busi- ness they have built up in this line. Messrs T. W. & R. II. Howard are natives of this country, and have by their own energy and enterprise built up their present extensive business, which is steadily and surely increasing its field of operations. They are represented outside by twelve agents, who are engaged in delivering and collecting. Thomas R. Parkor, Transportation and General Insurance Agency, 402 Richmond Street. — Amongst the prominent transportation agencies of London that of Mr. T. K. I'aiket lakes promitu'nt rank. This gentleman is agent for the Canadian Pacific and Michigan Central Railways, .rs well as for several lines of steamships. He is also agent for the World Travel Company of New N'ork, and as such he can issue passenger tickets to any part of the civilized .,. _ globe. Those contemplating a visit to the old the manufacture of confectionery. Not only is "it i *^"".""''' °'' '^ '■"ilway journey lhroui;h Canada, ihe very extensively carried on here, but the quality of' United .St.ites, Mexico, or South America, will best the goods is such as to place them above all others. ' "'"'*"'' ^^^\' fwn interests by interviewing or Corres- Among those prominently engaged in this inioii dialer, and in this line we find a leading and reproenlaiive fimisf in ihat of Mr. J. r. Warren. This business dales its incciitior back to 1S79, when ii was then founded by its pres- ent proprietor, and has since that time enjoyed a wide popularity and patronage, his establishment being noted as one of the best meat markets in the R. H. Howard, I city, famous for the (piality of meat which is always I to be found there. The business of this house was ! formerly conducted at 254 Dundas Street, but ihnrnn„hiv ., 1 , 1 u , ■ . '■"P''"y ""Creasing business necessitated the remov horoughl) Co uplele and comprehensive business is '■ to larger premises, and as a result Mr. Warren to( ha conducted by .Messrs. T. W A R. H. Howard, < his present spacious establishment, where he "njo u^' J I I ' 1^ entitled to due prominence in a every facility for the efficient dispatch of his lar, r L:^ "S^." ,,. '^1;":^!^':!?!,.,;; . •^'! .^ijy .-1^. .orders are prompHyanei'ledt. many '^ T. W. «( Frames and thoroughly c enjoys large t:\^T^\ 7'"^ ''"?"^^^ -f f "''^"^"r' /" '^^^ oTihe city:"in;;i;ii;;o;;";o^ny^^' m;. wa^^d^^ls ,&^r^- f---: wind;w;Mh.dn;bi;;et :^r '^^•'warr ^;^ r;:;rcS'irir:^ :::z ■fames and .in almost unlimited variety of articles, , years' experience, and enjoys an excellent repulaTion both of foreign and home manufacture, which are .as a man of probity an.l worth. reputation 80 CITY OF LONDON lyy MoLarsn & Fltlgarald, Surgeon Dentists, 194 Duiulas Street. Art and science liave in recent years made most rapid strides, Init in no direction has it liecn more marked in its co\irse and more beneficial in its results than in the profession of deniisiry. Amongst those prominently engaged in this profes- sion in the city of London are Messrs. McLaren iV P'itzijeridd. This practice was established in 1876 by Mr. McLaren, who lliis year associate A« Breekf Gunsmith an of the great triumphs of the .Tge is the invention of the sewing machine. On its practical utility it wotdd be here quite un- necessary to expati'-ie. All housekeepers and others not yet supplied with this home necessary will meet with every satisfaction in procuring from Messrs. I'essenden a beautiful "New Williams."' These gentlemen are natives of the United Stales, and came here in 1874 to ojien up this important branch of business. 8. Cooper, Devonshire Dairy, 261 Dundas St. —Milk forms such an important factor ii. the list of our daily necessities and commodities as to .-lerit due repre.sentation in a comprehensive work of this kind. In this branch of industry a lea-ociatioi lj«-ld in London in 1885, for the best collection ol dairy products. I hisgentleman isa native of IrelanrI, i)ut came to this country in iSs» sml fi,r i/i «...,. " ■>" — "." r'-"—M '■■■ » iiuuvc 01 i^m, was actively engaged in /rho"ol\.fcn?ng. His f„rc"; ; XJwife ' ^"'■"''"' "'"'"""'" '°"' ""'""y » in conducting his present eiiltrprise is highly com 1 mendable, and it may W .t-garded as one of the leading estal.li.shmeii.s of ii, das, in the city of Lon- es have a depth of loo I'" and are four stories hijjh, '1,, whole beini; devoted to stock an ; manufacturuii; i.urpose.s. Em- ployment is found for lliiriv hands. jSr. N'icholw Wilson by whose energy .n,i ability this house has .lUmiied Its [jresent position, is a native of Lon,; n, .1 , •■*'• ^ **••»• Watchmakers and Je« ellers. 170 Dundas Street.-The industry in I.H:ks, watches an,l jL-wellery is an important one all lie wo, id over a,u IS one which in Canada is slroni^iy represented! ami in this line we have a leading house in that of Messrs. ii. iJavis A .Son, who conduct a large busi- ness as watchmakers and m.inufacluring jewellers. lhi.s l.usmess was established in 1831 by .\li. Davis, the s nior member of the firm. The premises are located at 170 Dundas .Street, and comprise a hand- somely htted-up store, 15x70 feet in dimensions, which is fully stocked with a choice sekciiim of the hne^tjewelleryof chiiste design and peifect execu- tion. This hrm has a wide connection, and is re- garded as one of the most reliable in this line in the \ city. They deal extensively in clocks, watches and jewcleryofall descriptions ; they manufacture any article to order, and make a specialty of tine watch repairing, employment being given to six hands all the year round. (Jold and silver plating, as well as engraving, are neatly done, while a complete stock | ot opera glasses and spectacles to suit all ages is I always on hand. Ihiring its long existence this house has enjoyed a substantial an,l steadily increas- ing trade. Mr. Davis is a practical watchmaker, having fully studied and mastered his art in the regu- lar course. All goods purchased at this house are warranted exactly as represented, under all circum- .stances, and as a result the firm of Messrs. Davis & Son enjoys the fullest confidence of a large number of patrons. Mr. Davis is a native of the States, but came to Canada in 1827, of which country his son is a native. ",•,?! "•••••• Colonel J. Cole, proprietor. corner VVelhi.gton and York Streets. There ire f,w i hotels in Canada better known than the Cousins I House, ^ot onlyin Canada, but across the line, this hotel I. freely quoted by the travelling public and IS very ,nv. sient to both pas.venger and freight 'iepot. It resorted to by innumerable Americans. j who are proverbially the best ju.lges of a goeen much active service, makes thii , comfortable for all his guests and contracts permanent friendships with many oi them. With regard to the accommodations of the house, there are 71 bedrooms, suites of rooms and parlors, with every modern convenience. The hotel IS It with gas, comfortably heated and well ventila- te,l. The dining room can accommodate 80 guests .ind particular atteniion is I I to the meals. There isasample room, ami a lea,. ng room, an, 1 the bar IS stocked with the finest licjui.rs and cigar lllolB.-i]|,«s %"n«On ft Co., Tailors and men's K age w! ••■> 1; aff.--v.i •,:, make ••.' i.xv to weai .ii suggest ail) (ienile ■ ,-.H_i:,, 13O Dundas Street. -Wo live in an ; iviiierable significance— which few can tjii ve— is att.iched to the (pialite ami •' . :.uter garments. To dress fashionably, lothes, is no empty boast, nor docs it , Kcollection of the much .abused "dude," however intensely fashionable that indivi.lual is pro- verbially claimed to be. To dress fashionably is to Chapman, I'hotographer, tc, 3ijo'4 Rich- mond Street.— To produce satisfacto, v and'pleasinc pictures requires skill, refined taste, .,|.preciation of the laws of light and shade, a perception of correci pose, culture, and also much sii: ly n 1 pr.actice, a. well .as an expensive outfit ane well "> notice briefly their chief characterislii r public favor. The Koyal Insur- anceCompanj : Eneland, ' it li assets over $26,000,- <)00,(loes the l.ifjcstbusinc' ''annila; the Western Assurance Co . of Toronto, ha^ .1 capitil of $1 ,000,000, anil does a neral fire and mariin business ; the Norwich Uuion Kire Insurance Socitty, capital, $5,500,000! the Northern Assurance' •>., of London and Aberdeen, .iccumulated assets, $i2,ooo,fxx) ; Connecticut Fire insurance Co., of Hartford, capital, $l,nfxi,' 1); Ag'icidtiiral Kire Insurance C"o., of VValerto«n, N.\ , apital and as.sets nearly $jr;oo,- 000, a purely dwelbiiy-house company. In life insur- ance, Messrs. lleddoroe (V Urown represent the Mutual Lde Insurance Co., of N V., with assets over Si 10,000,000, and which is the largest tire insurance company in the world ; also the Travellers, of Hartford ; the Mutual Accident A.ssociatiun, Limited, of Manchester, Lngland, accident and plaie-nlass. In the line of assurance, Messrs. Beddome cv Urown liavi- sucieeiloii in buildinj; up a business whi' h is n )W the le.Tilirif; one in Lon Oardn li Olvar, rrimers, Hookbinden, Bla,.k Book Maiuiiai iurers, etc., J')2 Ouiidas .Street.— Books form such an all-important in lustry in their various departments, that any enterprise in .u,y way associated with their compiling and preservation is deserving of full recognition in a woik of this kind. •Among-^i the (irominent establishments devoted to printiiiL' ud bookbi' bnji must be mentioned that of Messrs. I lardner A er. This business was estab- lislicd in 1883 by Mr. 1 .ardner, and in lb' present year Mr. Olver became associaled in the copartner- ship. The premises occuiiied are located at 292 Dundas Street, and compri-e three spacious flats. where they comiiict a lirst-class printing house, turn- ing out .some of the finest specimens of topography to be ?een in the cily ; they make a specialty of cards, bill and letter heads, programmes, and every descrip- tion of commercial printing. The.se gentleman also conduct an ipiipuriaiii business in bookbinding, and the inaiuifaci ; .■ of blank books. \ patent renew- able cover and a palenl pad are lh& ingenious inven- tions of .Mr. (iarcliier. The facilities of this house are complete in all their details ; the floor space is ample tnr all emergencies, with light and sleam power available for all practical purposes. The machinery employed embraces ->. new embossing press, cutting machine, ruling iiiacbine, and other mechanical con- trivances of the most effective and perfect ilevice. In its artistic productiims in blank books this house is without a rival. lOmployment is given to five assistants, while Messrs. Gardner iV Olver devote their own lime and attention to the work, and under their able management this enterprise has become a prosperous and growing concern. They are also wood engravers ; and one of the features ol this papers. They have been awarded two silver medals, fifteen 1st prizes and eight 2nd prizes for printing and bookbinding from the different associations. MICROCOPY RESOLUTION TEST CHART (ANSI an J ISO TEST CHART No. 2) 1.0 i.l 1^ ilia I- m t m 2.5 2.2 ZO 1.8 J APPLIED INA^IGE Inc 1653 EqsI Main SIfeet Rochester, New York '4*^09 uSA (7t6) 482-0300 -Phont (716) 288- 5989 -Fox 84 CITY OF LONDON William Hlnton, Wholesale MnmifacUircr of Fiirniliiie, rnckrtakcr, etc.. 202 Kin^' Street.— Among the- many indiistrie., largely developed in the " Forest City" within the past years, that of furniture has taUen a prominent ])osition, as may be seen by the establishment and growth of the various houses engaged in this line of enterprise. One of the best Unown .and most lil)'rally patronized establishments in^ the city of London is that coniliicled by Mr. William llinton as a wholesale manufacturer of bed- room sets— special attention is drawn to a half-do/en styles, which are made a specialty, and which in this particular line enables him to midersell any other general factory in the vicinity anil table slide's. The premisx-s occupied by this gentleman ari' located at 202 King .street, which comprise a lliree-storied budding, 200x40 feet in dimensicjns, which is fully stocUed throughout with a choice and varied assort'- nicnt of furniturL- of every description, in which are to be found a large number of almost indispensable articles of furniture and ujiholslered goods, and yel the trade for the mosi part consists oi those articles which combine use, comfort and adornment to the home. In this large and diversified stock may be found common and extension tables, parlor and chamber suites, centre tables, InifTets, lounges and every description of upholstered goods. This house is also prepared to manufacture furniture to order and guarantee it exactly according to specified reipiire- ments. The excellent (piality of articles kept in stock and manufactured at this establishment has met with public approval and has resulted in a large extent of business. In addition to the furniture department, Mr. Hinton carries on a general undei taking estab- lishment, known as the " Metropolitan 'inineial Kstablishment," in which important branch he has facilities une(|ualled by any contemporaneous house. He has a variety of coffins, caskets and shrouds to suit all parties and pockets. He has the finest hearses in the city, one of which is white, the only * one in London. Mr. Hinton personallv superintends . all funeral arrangements, and to the entire satisfaction : of the bereaved friends. In short, in every depart- \ ment his establishment is thoroughly representative ' and well appointed. become known and appreciated as a man who devotes his entire time and energies to the task of faithfully conducting his business on correct principles. .*'. *•■ Carrie, Bookseller and Slitinner, J17 kichmond Street. — In all the wide range of industrial l)Uisuits there is not a more interesting occupation than that .1 the bookseller, ujion which the education of the masses, and the enlightenment of a people, in a large measure depend ; the city of London is especi- ally a city of erudition and culture, the conse(|uenc.' being that the book trade is of more than ordinary luiportance. .Amongst the leading booksellers' estab- lishments ol this city that of Mr. W. L. Carrie takes prominent rank, both as one of the oldest established as well as or.e of the most important. The jiremises utilized for this business are Icjcaled at 417 Richmond Street, and c oniprise a s|iacious and well-appointed store, 20x40 feet in dimensions. This book emporium is known as one of the notable institutions of our city, where everyihing expected of a first-class establish- ment IS at hand, including all popular |)ublications ot our -Stuekwcll, Steam Dye and Cleaning Works, 259 Dundas Street. A well-known steam dyeing and cleaning establishment in London is that of Mr. C. Slockwell, whose olhre and wcjrks are located at 259 Dundas Street. 'I'ho preniisesare 17x90 feet, a'i stories and basement, all of which is utilized by this industry. The business was e>tal)lished in 1S6.S. Cicn- tlemen's suits, ladies' suits, hou.-.e furinture, such as ])iano covers, lace and damask curtains, kid gloves, feathers, etc., are cleaned, dyed and finished in the most !ip])roved manner. The scouring of this estab- lishment is done by steam and chemical process, with special machinery. 'I'he premises occupied arc s|)acious, and five assistants are employed. Ostrich feathers are also thoroughly cleaned and made to look like new. This feature is niaile a specialty. .Samples of work done ly this gentleman can be seen j at his office, and the (|uality of it speaks for itself. | Mr. .Stockwcll has been a n -ident for a number of] years and claims to be a native of Kngland. Reliable Gallery," a title to which it is fully entitle()N John Low, r.i'U ami Brass Kminilcr, 121 Clarence Slreel. An iniiiorlanl and cdmiirehensive business is that of ;■ bell ami brass f.nuKi. r, ami ..ne which re.uiires much mei-hanical skill ami a loni; practical experience. In tiiis line we have in Lnmlon a prunii nent repiesenlalive in Mr. John Law, who has a wide reputation as a bel! and brass founder. Ihi> business was established by him in i.S-;4. «ilh iiromi- .ses on Kiehmoiul and Dundas .SlreeN, 1ml ui 1S77 he moved tu more >paci(ms quarters on (. larence Street, between the railwn\ track and \ 01k Street. Mr. Law cast the largest bell ever hunu in (•ana>. ; last abellof 135 lbs. for the Blood Indian Ml^Mon (.hurcli, subscribed for by the children of the Sunday school of Dundas Centre. Mr. Law manufactures a !;eiieral line of bells, such as hand, door, table and house bells and has taken a diploma three times at the Western Fair for a selection of bells. He also does a t»encral business in brass foundry work, including Imishing, repairing and making to order all articles perlaiiiing to this branch. We manuricture and put up numbers for houses, and contract to number the houses in towns, cities and villages. We manufacture electric machines and do repairs ; we also make up ijurlels for the Patent Office. Mr. Law is a native of Leeds, Eng and, has been in this country since 1S54, and is 111 all branches of his trade thoroughly versed and experienced, while his charges consistent with high class work and finish are most moderate. which the house enjoys a wide populariiy. Mi. Yeo also Ueeiis a adl set of goods lo sujiply S()cials, parties, etc., while a specially is made of coal oil and good teas at legitimate prices. The store, which is 100x27 feet in 'dimensions, 's always supjili'-'d with iiiiy article neeileil, either for use or adornment, in the crockery and china line for either tli ■ home i)f the rich man or .hat of the laborer. Mr. Neo is a native of Devonshire, Kngland, and has been m this e(mnlry for 38 years, 20 of which have been spent in London. Cox 8f Co., Stock UroUeis, Masonic liuilding.— The gentlemen whose names head this article may be ranked amongst the most popular and well- i known of stock brokers. Many important tinancia. I transactions that are daily recorded aie manipulated i by them. The head oflict of this linn is locted at 2(> I Tor >nto Street, Toronto, where il has been established I for the lasi 1 1 years, during which time it has steadily ! pushed itself into the front rank of brokering business j in the 1 )omini(m, while the reputation of the house for reliability and straightforward dealing is widespread. Messis. Cox i"; Co. have inlim.ate relations with lead- ing operators, not only in Canad- but in the I'mted : States, while they have priv-te wires connecting with ' stock operating centres, as Chicago and Oil City, as well as direct comnumication between their oftice here anc' Toronto, while they ..re also represented at St. Thomas, Woodstock, Ingersoll, Hamilton, I'eterborou'jh, Montreal, (,^iuebec and other chief points of Upper and L-ower Canada. The business done by this Company is not excelled by that of an\ contemporaneous lirm in the country. .Mr. Cox, who is a thorough man of business, is most popular in all communities. The London branch was opened in May last, and is under the able man.igement of Mr. \V. K. Kains, a gentleman who thoroughly understands all thedetails and opeiationsof his intri- cate business, aid is capable of giving information to all desiring it in stocks, grain, provisions and 01' He is a native' of this country, and in every w;.y (lualified for the important position he holds. N. F. Yeo, Wholesale and Retail China Hall, Dundas Street.— In this line of business London has some notable houses, amongst which that of the- China Hall, conducted by Mr. X. V. \ eo, is entitled to more than ordinary notice. This house was estab- lished some ten years ago. The present preinises comprise a three-storied building, which is fully stocked with a choice variety of china, silver-ware, cutlery, crockery, fancy goods, chandeliers and lamp goods, stone and earthen ware, all of good material and many ol chaste design and execution I his house imports direct from manufacturers in Kngland, France, Cermany and the United St.ates, and other foreign countries, while the stock embraces every article known to the tr.ade, and the sale of this indis- pensable article of merchandise c(mstitnles no iimm- : porlant element of the mercantile interests of the " Forest City."' This is ime of the few houses in ' W^estcrn Ontario importing dirtrily from foreign manufactories, the facilities o( the himse being u.i- surpassed. The principle of this establishment is one price, small profits and quick returns, hence you do not have to pay for others' bad debts, acting on 1 A. M. Smith & Co., V hnlesale C.rocers, Dun- das Street.— .\mong the leading grocery establish- ments of LoniUm is t'.iat of A. M. Smith & Co. This house was founoed some 30 years ago— bemg one of the oldest in the city- by the late Simpson Smith, father of the present proprietors. In 1879 he died, when A. M. Smith succeeded him, and in 1883 the existing copartnership was formed, con- sisting of Messrs." A.M. Smith and C. I!. .Smith, trading under the firm name of A. M. Smith & Co Their warehouse, which extends from Dundas Street to Market Square, is 150 feet long and four stories high, the whole being d- -i..d exchi.sivcly to stock. M'essrs. A. M. Smith import direct full and complete lines of gn.- dealing in nothing but pure, line goods. A sijl; ..ly is made of tea, which is of excellent (piality. Thi", indeed, can be said of the whole stock m f.ade, as here is no hner stock of goods in Lond't". than that carried by A. M. Smith & Co., which is bought for cash and sold at close prices. The trade enjoyed is a large one, and is constantly extending over Western Ontario. But this is a well-known house, and has long since estab- lished a lirst-class reinitation for excellent goods, close iirices, and honorable and straightforward dealing. This firm is energetic and enterprising, and po.ssesses rare business abilities. UEPUESENTATIVE lilSINKS^S MEN 87 Charles Chapman, HucjUbimler nn, liavc ^jrc.Uly iiicicaseil ihi.' lumilicr (il prim- Mj; e talilislunc'iiis, ami as a it'suit the liadf i>f liimk- liiiiilinj; forms no uniiiiponant factor in the iiuliislrics of our co'.nilvy. Mo.sl of our ^real literary men , alion;- art- [niblished in tlic p.iyes of purioilicals, ami in the lirescrvatim of tho,,e valuablu journals wc appeal to AtkinS & Mann«8S, Ci^ar Manuf.iclurer~, 422 the art ol the booUl.imlcr. In this iiKiustry we have RichmomlStriet, I'alace I'l^ar factory. Mr. William an able reprv--entalive in Mr. Charles ('hapman, who Alkins comnKiuecl the manufacture of cit;ars in lS7o> conducts a leading; business as .1 booUbiiuler. account and is thu,-. the oldest one en^a^ed in tliat industry in book inanufacturir, and dealer in nriists'_ materials, tliecity. This year he formed a ci>partner: ' and in thc^ liest inleresti of its policy-liolilers. To Mr. John Stephenson, its popular and cfticieiil Mana'jjer, is larjjely due the credit of carrying to a successful issue this important instilulion which has proved so benelicial to many |iroperly ijolder^ ami others lhroui;ho'il thi> I'r;)vince, to 'shich the oper- )f this Company are conlined. This establishment dates its Miceiition bark to 1S55, since which time, by strict altentum to his business and by the superior execution of his work, tlie tiade of tlie hrt and neatness. 1 for thirty gnesis, silting; room for most liberrtl one, iands and delica- senl proprietor, is most genial and ing to provide for tion of his guests. liar per day, with isitors trying this )accos and liilliard ascienlilic. recrea- game o( liilliards ; the most popular r in public parlors elegant as well as meiit for all. A e game is tlie well Edward Palmer, et, opposite the 1 perfect condition ience is provided, excluded. These and receive the i-ens. In connec- ciently conducts a popularity of the iy this gentleman, f the enterprising md uniform goods est manufacturers, chewing tobaccos, smokers' sundries. ;h judge of good isideration o( eon- icle. Mr. Palmer xtensive acquaint- tnd surroundings. Tho London Tamparano* Ooffaa Heusa, J, 4 and 5 Market .'square, ji. Cottam, Proprietor. Desirable restaurants and coffee houses form no unimportant branch in thr list of public insliinlions in any city, and in lliis .p. London is well repre- sented. Amongst ihe favorite and popular resorts is th.at known as the Londoji Temperance (.'offee I louse, which, during the seven years it has been in existence, hasac(|uired a high reputation, where meals can be procured at a mcj>t moderate price and wiihoul I'lo surroundings of li.puirs. Tlietable isalwayssuppi mI with abundant suljstantial food, and is well jialro,!- ized, every home comfort being offered, with rending roou' and sitting r(jom. In connection with this establishment, Mr t'oliam curies on an important industry in birds, dealing in all kinds of foreign and domestic singing and talking birds, including a most varied assortment of canaries, mocking birds, parrot and other f.ancy birds. .V i^ood supply of all popular specimens of the feathered tijbe may at all limes be i found liere, and orders for any siiecialty will be • |iroinplIy executed upon reasonable terms. Mr. ! (/ottam is the m.uiufaclurer of (,'oilam's celebraieil .Mocking liird hood, (Jerman I'asle, I'.ird Medicines, ; etc. It iscarefully made from the very best materials [ that can be procured, and under his own suiiervision, froin forinid.e preferre 1 bv the most experienced bird ; fanciers. Mr. Cottam has made a lifedong study of j birils, and, as nothing adds more to the cheerfulness ' of a home than a feathered songster, lover.- of birds i will be amply repaid by a visit to hi.-, establishment, i l'"all directions will be cheerfully given by this gentle- man Iniw to keep a bird in health and song ; bird { medicines are made upon the shortest notice, and I •advice res|)ecling sick birds given free. The London | TeiTiperance Coffee House is thus a most com] re- | hensive establishment. In the one department board ' ancl lodgings may be obt.ained by the d.ay or week, i while warm meals and lunch are served at all hour> ! .11 lowest rates. In the other the finest colleelifm of; birds in London may be seen. .Mr. Cottam is a native of h'.ngland, but has been for ten years a re-ident of this city, where he is highly respected and esteemed. U'iiere ciui we fltu! a r.-ilin retreat, Wlien pilH;he.i willi coIil or faint with I1e.1t, With word to elieer --nui lots to eat V 'I'ite Coffee Iloii-e. Where can we jjet our full of cheer \\'ithout the aid of rum or heer, .Nnd not a meal a cent too dear? The Coffee House. Where do we meet a welcome smile. The -ad and loiie'y to Ijeijuile, Nor hear a word that's rough or vile ? The ColTee Mouse. What rende/\ous on niarls undivided praise Hy those who (Irive to town in sleighs'.' The Colfee Mouse. Who pays attention all the same. No matter what the rank or name, lle't son of toil or lofty dame '.' The ColTee Mouse. Who strugijle not for wealth or name— A conscience clear is laore than fame — The puhlic good their earnest aim'.' I'he ColTee Mwuse. Returninj; thanks to patrons all. Respectfully we ask a call ; Our cups of cheer cause none to fall, The ColTee House. In jjivinj; thanks for all past favors. It stilt shall be our best endeavors To happy make our friends and neighbors, I'he Coffee House. .Market Square, London I John S. Paaroa ft Oe., Seed .Merchanls, etc., Diindas .Street. -'Ihis house was e.slablisheil in l,St)4, being originally carrieil on imder llie name of the Canadian .Agricultural lOmporium, o( which .Mr. Weld, iKjw editor of the Fttimoi Aiivoajl,-, Lonilon, w.as the proprietor. Aflerwartls the linn of l'earce| We'd \ Co. was formed mi iSSi, with Mr. I'earce as manager anil director of the business ; under this name the house was conducted until |,SS5, when Mr. I'earce assumed entire control, trading under the name of John .S. I'earce S: Co. This is the largest seed house in the city. With regard to the stock 'A carried it embraces complete lines of seeds of all de- scriptions, including liritish and foreign, the two latter being imported ; also ilairy goods, and cheese manufacturers' supplies. " Reliable Seeds " is their motti), and the care and close attention that they exercise in buying and testing their seeds fully bear out this fact, to s.ay nothing about the hundreds of testimonials the linn have from customers all over the Oominiim. One of their customers actually took 134 prizes on vegetables, all grown from their seeds, at live exhibitions in the fall of 1SS6, one of which was (he Provincial at Cuelpli. Tliey do not advertise cheai) seeds, and never intend to do so. In buying their stock il is a tpiestion of ipiality anil not ])rice, the latter being only a secondary consideration. The successful handling of seeds rcipiires a great deal of care and closeattention on the part of all the employees in the establishment, together with good executive ability on the part of the manager. These qualities are well combined in Mr. Pearce and all his einploy- ees. Excellence in all departments is indeed a lead- ing feature ot this house, while the ]irices compare most favorably with any similar establishment in the Dondnion. The premises are necessarily large and commodious, having a depth of 140 feet, four stories high, 'he whole being devoted to the storage of an immense stock. Mr. Pearce has built up a t'rade, of which any one might be proud, by perseverance, energy and enterprise, with which he combined excellent business lility and honorable and upright dealings. 00 CITY OF LONDON Th« Cmpir* Oil Oo., London, Messrs. J. K. Minliinnick\ H. Kiasch --The discovery (.f pclro- Iciiiii could not fail to devclo]> material iiiiere>.is in a city like London, and in this connection an impurt- ant estalilisliinent is that of the Knipire Oil t'oniany, whose products are so favoraldy known throu(;houi this Province. This Coirfpany has for a nuiid.er of years been actively engaged in this enlcrjirise, and they are now extensively manufacturing their cele- brated Royal I'alace Light Illuminating Oil, as well as a favorite brand known as Aurora. Thess oils are guaranteed e(|ual to the very best water white Ameri- can ; they will not smoke or euut any disagreeable smell while burning; they are maimfactured by patent process, and cannot be surpassed by any brand of oils on this continent. Amongst other oils of this tlom- Ijany is the Castor Kngine Oil for machinery, the Herculei Cylinder Oil, as well as other tine lubrica- ting oils, which are subject to the highest lire lest known. Their mineral turps for painters' use are in great demand. In petmleum, in the manufacture of which this lirm is extensively engaged, having erected a plant especially for this purpnse,"they arc ]ndducing an article eijual to any American proiluct, which they are supplying in large cpi.tntities to the leading drug- gists of the coinitry. The petroleum tinne(rout by the I'impire Oil Co. is the same substance known as va:.-eline, is made from jietroleum only, purilied without the aid of acid, is oderiess and tastele.-s, and will not become rancid in any climate. They also manuf.icture car-axle oil, axle grease and hot box grease. The gentlemen composing this Company are .Mr. John K. Minhinnick and Mr. Herman I'rasch. Both members have had a long and varied experience in oils, Mr. Minhinnick having for over twenty years been identilied with this |)ursuit, while Mr. I'rasch is a chemist of profound science in the manufacture of petroleum and its products, having been associated for several years with the well-known lirm of .Meriam & Morgan, of Cleveland, Ohio, CS. Their giounds and factories cover a large area, ami are supplied with all modern improvements and machinery for conduct- ing this important enterprise. Their trade is a very large one, and the demand is fully e(|ual to the sup])ly. They have branch oflices in Toronto, .'^l. Thomas and Petrolea, while by the manufacture of goods in such large cpiantiiies they are enabled to oiler their product- at such rates as cannot easily be duplicated, while for quality their goods cannot be surpassed. ISoth gentlemen at the head of this con- cern .are experienced business men, and have made this oil manufacture ami trade a specialty for years. Fraser House, J. I'raser, I'roprietor, corner Talbot and King .Streets.— In the number and quality of her hotels, London is strongly represented, and amongst those enjoying a liigh reputation for the embodiment of all those essentials to a firs'-class ' establishment, must be mentioned the Kraser House, { I locate at the corner of King and Talbot Streets. ; In th-; lirst place the location of this hotel is most j eligible, being near the station, adjacent to the I market, and within easy access to the chief wholesale and retail trade centres ; in the second place the 1 building, in all its appointments and e(|uipments, is admirably .adajUed to the purposes for wlii' h it is used ; and in the third place its propiietoi m,i[ his assist.antsarc ellicient and experienced in the duties of their positions, making the I'raser I louse peculiarly , inviting to home patrons and the travelling public. I The building is a large substantial brick structure, three stories in height, and was not long ago rebuilt. Kor many years this site has bee-- itili/ed for hotel purposes, having formerly been known as the Central Hotel, and then owned by .Messrs. Hodgins Mros. Mr. Fraser, the present proprietor, look possession in 1.SS5, and under his able ailminislration the house has widely g.ained in pcjpularity. The rooms are well ventilated and sp,acioB>, supplied with all modern conveniences, and are elegantlv furnished. The well appointed bar is stocked with a selection of wines, spirits and ales of superior rpiality. The rates of this favorite house are one dollar per day, with special terms to boarders. .Mr. l-'ra>er, who' is a nalive of Inverness, Scotland, and located in the city of Lon- don, Ontario, in the year 1S69, and lived with Mr. McMariin, father of the present proprietors of the City Hotel, and was in their employ until 1S82, and then went to Woodstock and rented the Caistor House, and removed back to London in 1SS5. He is a thoiciughly experienced hotel keeper, and makes an obliging and popular host. London Soda Water Works, James Tune \ .Son, 145 and 147 NOrk Street. In the list of indus- tries and manufactories of- primary importance in the " Korest City," dtie recognition imi.-,t be p.aid to the products of the London Soda Water Works. Kor many years effervescing and refreshing beverage> have been steadily growing in po|iular"favor. Hut as there is a l,ern.lecnic,l htan.l proper lo t;ive some .sliKliI reference to the eadni^r ,elet;raph n.uipanv opeiaiini; ;n tana ■ The (Jreat North-W.Mem 'XiJei.rai.h tompan L-oninu-nccI its opiralinns in iS.W, since when It has spread hke a jjiKantic weh over the face ol this continent, eslahlishint; cniiminicalhrn in ill directions, for promptness ami cnnvriness of ,li«, patch this Loiiipany knows no equal, while their employees are all ohli-inK and willinf- to uive anv in.ornir.t.on relative to tele^-ranis. This Comrany which has headrpiarters at Toronto, has hmnd, olhces in cTery eitv, io«n and village where wires O'unect. 1 here ollice in I.ondon is at \o. 7 M i,,,,,!,. Temple This Companv connects with 'he \Ve,lern I nmn FeleKiaph Company for the L'nited Stales lmsmess,and with United (/allies i„ all parts nf the : world. Llever, operators are employed and seven i inessenKcrs. llranch OlVice. : (Jriyj; House, C.T R ' tepot, lecumseth House, and London Kast ; Mr', •A' V; ':"'■"'•"'■" '"-•">« 'lie ellicieiit local Mannner < The President of the Company is Mr, Kra-tus \Vi„m„ a name well ami honorary known all over the American continent. The (ieneral .Manager is .Mr II. r. Drtii;!)!, of 'loronto. Kivenlosometwclve hands. Ihe variousdeparlments ol work are arranged with perfect system for effective o|.eialuins, only tlie llnest material is used and the I.est cla.ss of workmen emphiyed. Mr. Dart manu- actiires a superior class of all kinds of carria.'es ["Kt^les, cutlers, slei-hs and wa),.t;ons, the Hade of Uie house lieini; widely extended. .Mr. Dart is a tjentleman whoso long experience and business (luali- liMtions emuuntly adain him for the occupation in which he IS en^'aged. The storage repositorv con- lams .1 varied supply from which to select, whde the annual transactions of this hou.'e will be found to conijiare favorably with any similar liou-e in the Do- minion, and its circuit of trac'e embraces not onlv the city and environs, but sales are also effected in distant parts of Canada. The admirable facilities enioye.l ;y Mr. Dart, the superior liiii.,h of his vehicles .and tlieneareful execution. should make tliisestablishment soi,j;hi lor by those interesleil in the purchase of articles m this line. .Mr. Dart is a nalive'.f KnnlamI but h.as been a long time a resident of London, where in C3iiimercial circles he is hii;hly esteemed, ami where I'y his own energy and enlerpri-e he has for so lone successfully comlucled an important business Burna ft LOWlS, Wholesale Clothiers, 357 Isic limond .street. ---.y an evidence of the immense strides of the manufacturing and mercantile inter- ests of the city of London of recent years, no better instance can be produced th.an the pro-ress nia.le in the line of wholesale clothiers bv'^the house of Messrs. Ihirns eV Lewis. This "busi- ness w.as established in iSSo, ami ,ome hlea can be conveyed as to the size of this establishment and the extent (,f its operations, when it is stated that the building, which IS a hand>onie brick struefre live slories in height, ^5x180 feet in dimensions, is wJioHv 1 devoted 10 Ihe trade of this house. The basement i's ' utilized for packing and shipping, and the stor.aee i of reserve stock. On the Ihsi Moor are the olilces I entry room .and tweed department : ihe second lloor i- t)S. Die spacious premises utilized for this nnportant industry includ ;hree buildings, .md ha^e a frontage of 115 feet, steady employment being j A. MoCormlck & Son, (iroceries, I'ro- jVi.-ions, etc., 340 Richmond Slieet. - -The tr.a.lc in : groceries, considered as a branch of commerce, i.s probably the most important existing in ihis country, i 1 he city of Lo; ,lon is not bchin.l her sister cities iia the extent and magnilu.le of her grocery esl.ablish- nients, and in thi- line we lind a strong represenla- Uve hou.se ,n that of .Messrs. A. .McCofmick .V , Son, who cairy on an extensive business as whole- sale and retail dealers in groceries, . i ^ions cuintry luoduce and other articles of cstic ecjnomy. This esiabli.hment, known as ihe Cen- ira (.rocery and Tea Store, comprises three Hats •and basement, each 100x20 feet in dimensions, fully stocked Willi a choice and well selected assortment of choice and fancy groceries, leas, coffees ami spices ofsu,.erior grade and .piality. As an establishiv.rn't for lea this house enjoys a wide reputation, and numbers .ainong its patrons some of the lea.iinc hotels and houses of the city, the tea being sold at popular prices, while satisfaction is guaranteed in all / l)i CITY Ol' LONDON cnacs. At this store ihi; hi(;hL'st price cninpalilile tin; roinii'^ile f.iL-ililit.'S fur the Irealment of iliscases with marlict rate,-, is (;iv':r. for i-oiiiitry proiliici', and . ami iiilirniitle.-, of hoi^cs .iivl other donio^tlc animals. thiLS customers piirclMsint; turkeys, (•eese, ihicUens Mr. IVniienI has eslal>li^lu■ll an exc.lleMl and exleii- or dui-ks, may rely on lieinj; -erved with the hesi I sive prac lire, and i> noleii for his sliill in operations, procurdile. Mr. Sid 'oruiick is a native and a life- ; To surh di-eases as rint;djoiie, spavin, lameness anil jon^ resident ol the " Koresl City and held the posilion of M.vyor I'oi iS;,), aKo having hecii in the C'ouncil r)r about 14 years [irevious. lli^ fanuly have Ih-ci) closely idenlilicd with the i;rowih of ilie city, they havini; been the fifteenth family lo settle in London. Mr. McCorniick's mother, who is close on sevcnly-nineyenrsof ai;e, w.isoneof the lirst settlers, and is still a resiclent of the city. \ Tunis Orifflth, Luml)er Merchant, London South. I'he ciiy of London being an important centre for the trade in hnnber, a liberal record of this branch, and the advanla(;e> possessed by promi- nent merchants 111 this line of business hert-, niu^t necessarily form an impoitanl link in the chain of business and commercial importance of the " forest City." .Amonj; the M>lid and enterprisini; lirms, coiubiniat,' abundant capital, enerf;y and experienci.', and onjoyinn the confidence of a wide circle of friends and patrons, is that of Mr. Tunis (irifiilh. I'or the last six years this i;entleman has been promi- nently connre!e country, and among the various owners of horses, farmers and others he is known as a prolicienl and e\peit veterinary surgeon, a'ul one who spares no pain> or time in securing suc- cess in the most dilficult and dangerous cases. Oreer & WIgmore, Wall Papers, Window Shades, etc., Jo() Dun.ias Slrcel. The cily ol London is fast gaining an enviable lepulation as the c )mmercial metropolis of Western ( )nlario. Not the least important branch of trade, and one deserving special recognition in the present volume, is that ol wall papers, window shades, etc. In this line we have at once a thoroughly reprcsenlaiive house in thai of .Messrs. Oreer \ Wigmore, who are exten.-ive dealers in wall paper, opaque window shades, sjiring rollers, mixed iiaiiUs, glass, varnish, brushes, etc. This business was established in I.S7S, under the lirm title of .Messrs. (ireer, Wigmore iV Mcl'her.scjii, but is now conducted by the two lirst-nanied geiillemen. Their business premises are located at :;oli Dundas Stro;t, where tiiey occupy three Hals, I 5x70 feet in dimensions, and gise employment to an average number often hands all ihe yenr round. They keep on hand a large and varicvl assortment of wall paper of every description to suit the most fastidious of taste and at nil prices. Their window shades are so constructed that they will lit any sized windows, and form an impcutant adjunct to every house. All goods turneil out here are of lirst-class i|Unlily, while the advantages of this house enable tliem to supply any article in the line at bottom prices. Mr. Wigmore, who is a native of Kngl.and, came out to this country 20 years ago, while Mr. (Ireer, who was born in ing on the iiro^ress and achance of this Dominion her illimitable timber resources have been in a great Ireland, came here in 1S42 measure the means of her present greatness, and the facilities offered by Mr. Cirillilh enable these means lo be utilized in all sections. In this branch of in- ; dusiry, Mr. Oriftith is a thoroughly representative man; he is thoroughly familiar with every ilelail of his business, and is a gentleman of energy and sound judgment. il. H. Tennent, \eterinary Surgeon, King Street, opposite the Market. — Next to the profession of tile regular practitioner in the science ol human surgery, that of the veterinary surgeon is of import- ance. Amongst those who have for a long time been identified with this branch of service is Mr. j. II. Tennent. For over 40 years the establishment of which he is now the head has been engaged in the veterinary profession, the business having been lirst started in 1S45 by Mr. C. H. Rudd. In 1876 Mr. Tennent became associateil with that gentleman as a partner, and at Mr. Kudd's ilissolving partnership four years ago he has continued this practice himsell. Mr. Tennent is a thoroughly practical veterinary surgeon. He graduated at the Ontario Veterinaiy College in Toronto, of which Dr. Smith is the end- : and has every article needed for a gentleman ,s nent head. In that instituti.>n his career was marke.L wardrobe, all of superior quality and at prices no with credit to himself and honor to his tutors. I rival establishment can beat. Mr. Robertson, the During his residence in London Mr. Tennent has ! head of the firm, has had a varied experience in this earned the repute of a skillful and able praetilionet, ■ business. He was f.->r a number r.f y.3ar= with Kai-m and one who can l)e thoroughly relied on in his i & Co., of Toronto, and latterly with John Chapman I'i: business and profession. His ofUce is located on Co. He is a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, ami King Street, opposite the Market, where he has all has been a resident of the city for 10 years. Robertson & Co^, Staple and Kancy Dry Ooods, McCormick's Hlock, b^.S Dundas Street East. — The trade in staple and fancy ilry gootls con- stitutes one of the most important inerations till it is now regarded as one of the repre- sentative houses in this line in I^ondon Last, The premises occupied comprise a two-storied building, 22x40 feet in ifimensions, wliich is lully stocked with the latest fashions of both foreign and domestic goods, such as are usually carried in a lirst-class establishment. In the line of hats, caps and gents' furnishings this house has every facility for obtaining all goods of the newest and most approved style l{i;i'|{i:SHNTATl\ K 111 SINKSS MKN OB liniuK R. HOOkwayftCo.. Klonr, Crain ami Scid^ IJ7 and Iji) Kint; Sirnl. Anions tlio ptiiicipal imlusirifs (it any nnuilry, ami cnv on wlilch iis inhaljilaiits arc iikisI deiundnil, is that nf llmir and tjraiii. In this city many nl whom ilu' (irni 111 Mi'ssr». U. llo.)k\vay\ Co. i. cntillid i,, |,r(,Mii- iitMit rt'cof^'niiion. Tliishoiisi'' ' ' ■ llie fortniost in ihu city. Ii ha> lit-rn in lli of lliu presiiii pid|iriftor> for lliu last thrt'c years, they having Mucci'dtd Mr. Jolin Kvans, who for sumu years iirevloiisly coikUk led the liusiness. These (jeiitK-men deal in lloiir, (,'r.dri. seeds and prcjdiKc of all kinds, and do a general luisinessa, commission merchanls. They carry a lar^e stock, for llie pur- poses of whii-li they ociiipy a lar^e doiilpjc estalilish- meiit at I.57 and I 3') Kinj; Street, and special aiten- don is given to each department. Noihini' th — ' ■ ■ ■ "^ joyed for the reeeivinu of coal ('ireit, which is ohlaine'' from the Icadint; American mines, and is of the hesi ipiality and grade prociirahle 1,11 the market. Mr. Cameron does a widely extended trade through the ciiy and siinounding country as a wholesale and rel.iil ilealer in anthracite and liiluminoiis coal, while he also hanilles exlensiv y, lime, ladi, hair, cement, has long ranked among whiting, hre hrick, lire clay, calcine and land plaster. sewer pipe, fancy hrick and Imilding stone. .\lr, CanK roll is a native of .Scotland, l.«l has been a resi- deni of London for some years, w here by his natural energy and enterprise he has Imilt up for himself a suhsianiial an7 Hundas Sireet,- .Messrs. Marshall liros. began business in l,S7S, and since thai time have built up a very large trade, being now the largest importers of leas and coflees west of Toronio. Their goods can always be guaranteed as puie and of ex celleiit (|ualiiy. In leas their stock consists |>riiici- |)ally of (ireens, Hlacks and Japans, and their colTees of .Mocha, Ir.va and Kio. They import very largely and buy for cash; and selling their goods at clos'e prices, there are no houses, excei.ting those in Toronto, can compete against that of Marshall llros -Always liberal and u|iiiglil in their dealings wiih the trade, and supjilying an article as represented, they have deservedly secured their |iresenl po.siiion as the leading importers of ihe west in teas and collees. Their trade, which embraces Western Ontario, is con- ^tantly increasing, being of itself a most salutarv indi- cation, ami Ihey are represented on the road' bv no lewcr than seven travellers. Messrs. Marshall liros. are energetic and enterprising. They are well known in I.omlon and throughout the western sec- lion of the Province, and none enjoy a higher repu- lation either socially or coinmerciall)-. A. D. Cameron, Coal and Wood, Burwell Street. -Among the leading houses engaged in this all-important department of commerce, ' that con- ducted by Mr. A. I). Camerim is deserving of all nroiiiiricnt recognition. The great railway facilities for shijiping have made London an important point li^ir this enterprise; hence the coal business of :he "1-orest City" forms an interest of consii; ■. ; e value. The gentleman whose name forms thes,. ijecl of this sketch has been established since 1S7S, w'lien he succeeded Mr, lohn Ravner, who h.ad. formerly conducted this enterprise. The premises are located ' at lUirwell Street, clo.se to the O. W. K. ir.ack and , 0. T. passenger depot. Here every facility is en- I descripiioii-, iiududing plate and cathedral tints, of which Messrs, llobbs, Osborn \ Ilobbs carry the largcsi stock in Canada, and with facilities which are unei|iialled. they can till any order, however large, within Iwenly-four hours of its receipt. A specialty is also made o( builders' hardware, of which a very large and excellent stock is kept. In the nature and com- pleteness of its stock this house is unsurpassed in Canada. Messrs. Ilobbs, O.sborn A Ilobbs deal directly with the manufacturers, and importing both British and foreign hardware in immense quantities for cash, and selling the same at close prices, there is no cstal-.lisliinent in Western Ontario that can com- pete against them. They have a resident buyer in Europe, employ six travellers, and their trade, which is enormous and constantly increasing, extends .''roni 04 (IIV or LONDON t,»iielH'C 111 Ilrilitli ('i)liim'iiii. Mt»-.r». Ilolibs, Osliorn \; II()l)lis arc practical, eni-itjiMic nml en- teii)ri->in({ iiifn ant. Within a C()m|iarativcly short piTiml Ihcy have lUii I'trilcil in liiiiKliiH» ii|i wliat i^ ill every respect a rrpuMiitative trade, imt diily Ijy that riier^iy ami enterprise for which lliey are nutid, hut as in ureal a degree liy the excellence of their (;iiniN, their close prices, ami their ImnDralile ami fair ilealinjjs with all ciistoini'rs. It is III till.' ^rowtli ol a hniue iiT lln l.ind that the pro^re'^ and material develupnient uf a city are largely due. •John Foil Scale MaMulacluref, i)l \ntk Street. — In the nianiilactine of scales nnich mechanical skill and ingenuity are reipiisite. Accuracy is the all- impoiiant thing, without which a scale is useless.! 'I'herefore, to succeed in this branch of industry argues the |)o^session of mechanicalaliilities of a high order. Mr. i\i\, who began liu.siiicss in I.SSi, has already secured an enviable reputation in the mar'.tet as the manufacturer of the best scales produced. .Vs a result, he enjojs a large and ever-increasing trade. .Mr. Ko\ niaiuifacune^ all kinds of >tandaid scales, heavy enough to weigh a loconuitive, down to a druggist's >cale. I'Or the bearing-, steel entirely i.s u-ed, and none but the be>l Workmen procurable are employed. Kveiy scale turned out at ihis fa<'tory is guaranteed to gi\e perfect satisfaction, and each scale before leaving the |ireinises is thoroughly tested, so that the guarantee i-. actually established on the spot. Mr. Kn\, who is himself a pr.-'ctical and ex- 1 perienced scale-maker of known repute, gives hi.s i personal attention to all work turned out, thus en- ' suring the accuracy rei|uireil. 'I'he scales manufac- tured by Mr. l'o\, in liiiish and durability, are ex- celled by none, their durability and accuracy being so well established that they are <|Uoted as samples of their kind. James F. Hunt, I ealher lied and Mattress l''actory, also Woven Wire Mattresses, jii; Kichniond Street. — The industries of the city of London are most comprehensivi' in their nature, and include almost ever) branch of onimercial enterprise. A very iin]ionant and useful l)usiness is that cunilucted by .Mr. lames F. Hunt, who conducts a feather lisd and mattress factory at 59.) Richmond .Street, oppo- site the fairgrounds. In a sanitary point of view the renovation of feather beds and mattresses is a nuist esseiilial feature of health, yet it is one which in only too many instances is altogether neglecteestabliiihi. MiHH .Swil/cr, who liAH since then witnessed a j-rndiuil increase in the business. The vagaries of fa^iion rule this trade perhaps with more lluitualinn "hiins than possibly iiny other, but patrons of this e^ablish- ment may rely on Miss Swit/er keeping; an i V( n p.ice with all changes that the most fanciful f.ishions may ilictBle. This lady is possessed of a naturally artistic taste, and m.iy be consulted freely on all jii'jiiii, ap- pertaininj; to the arrannemei" of the coiliuie .\ specially is made in ladies' an. children'- Hair cullin^;, also shampooing ; and a bib supply of toilet articles is kept. The picmise^ occupied by Miss Swii/cr for the purposes of her trade ate locateil at 2o,S Diindas .Street, she having removed from her former hou^e of business at iliU on the same street. Here acompleii stock of hair ^joods is kept con-lanlly on hand, and hair W(uk of all kinds is executed with prompt- ness and di^jjatch. Miss Swil/er imports from Montreal, New- \ ork and other marl.cts, and liei liair-dressing rooms will be found replete with every convenience, and eiejjantly appointee!. I — _ . Lastly come., the Moliere bath deparlnient, afforil- iiit: siiecial lrcatin«iil for ci^riain chronic iliscases, inchulinn di«ea..es of the blood, skin, I idneys, ! and nervous ilel)ility. The treatment is elfecled j thus ; The patient is scaled in a conir icteil wooden I enclosure, his liet beinu in hi)t salt water, .iiid at his back there is an chctric roil, for electric applicati )ns if neces-ary. The Moliere bath is ju-ily e-teinied by I the medical proi'ession, .uid by many olhi r.. whom it has benehled, a most elliciive remedial a^cnl, and should be resorted lo by thoM' suffering Irom the complainl^ ( in^; within the scope of its iiitlucnce. The l.lectiopathic In-.litute is a iiealth re>orl, with aniiile ^roiiiid> in the rear. I»r. \Vibon, with hi- colleagues, are ever courteous and obli|:inj;, and are scrupulously kind and atlenlive to all patients under their chan;e. KUotropathIo Institute, iir. I. c. WiNon, ,i-'0 hundas Mrcet. Health is the "most precious Hift of nature ; and how to retain it and how to letjain it, wher. lost, ar. matters ..f vital 111.. ment. Some seek for health in tr.ivel, and others in physical reuion among llie life insurance companies nf Canada. That which shoul.l especially commend it to insurers is that il is a home ccunpany ; its board of directors is constituleil of pfominenl genlK men and merchants, well knowii ihroiighout the length and breadth of the Hoiiiinion, while its last annual report is one which must be satislaciory to all policy- holders, and which must further aild to the conlidence ami good feeling wliich has ever lietn evinced in the Company. The la.-t yeai'- annual report of this Company -howed over thirteen millions insurance on its books, total assets exceeding a million a" 1 a half, and a surplu- of elose on $300,000. \et the reports of the Company since it- inception have a remarkable similaril)', each telling of a large increase in business over any previous year. The net life premiums of last year wer; increased by $.;o,777, ami the interest .and rents by$i3,,j,S9, bringing the total income. after deducting rea->urances, up to $4(12, JN4, or well on lo half a million. These facts alone sp.ak volumes for the way in which ihi' (-'lunpany is managed, and are sulticiently suggestive to lecoinniend this Company to all intending assurers. The i)rollts of the C^om- pany aie divided after every hve ycar^ of the existence of each policy, instead of at every tifth year of the Company's history as formerly. The pr iicles. The head oltice of the Company is at i ;; Toronto Street, Toronto. The local agency for this city is under tlie management of .Mr. (i. J-'. Robeitson, who has ably represented this Company since 1SS2 ; his office is in the Fitzgerald I'.lock, 169'i Dundas Street. Since his residence here he has established, both for his agency and the Company he represents, a degree of conlidence which correct business princi- ples and probity alone could secure. 96 CITY OF LONDON Forest Oity Wire Works, R. Dennis, 211 King Street. — As an indication of the progressive spirit of tiie present ago, an extended notice is given of some of the more important industrial enterprises of this city, of which none are more entitled to notice than that of the Forest City Wire Works. The magnitude and importance of its transactions and the inventive skill which characterizes its methods and operations, gi"e to these works a consi)'.ciiity which entitles them to no second place among the import- ant industries of our city. They are owned by Mr. R. Dennis, having Ijeen operated by him since 1S6S, employment being given to some nine hands. They manufacture all kinds of wire work, bank railings, finials, iron fencmg, etc., and make a specialty of awnings, which are put up in the most improved of 100 feet, are occupied as sales and work rooms. They do every description of plumbing, fitting up stores, private residences and public buildings in the most thorough and workmanlike manner. They make a leading specialty in the mechanical line of pK.mbing, gas fitting, steam and hot water heating ajiparatus, electric bells and burglars' alarms, and carry in stock the most complete assortment of fine gas fixtures, chandeliers, and brackets to be found in the city. They are extensive wholesale and retail dealers in deep well, force and lift pumps, and ...io carry all varieties of plumbers' materials and plain and fancy articles pertaining to this line. Some twelve experienced workmen are regularly employed, and the average valuation ol stock is from $7,000 to $10,000. .Messrs. I'laston Bros, are thorough prac- tical plumbers, conversant with all the details of the business, and, as energetic business men, have justly merited the Mattering success which has attended this enterprise since under their able administration. manner. Mr. Dennis has suitable premises at 211 King Street, where he has every facility for the manufacture ot wire goods of every description, and controls every appliance of essential and latest machinery known tevonshire, England, and has been a resident of this country for the last twenty years. Dr. Nelles, Surgeon Dentist, Fitzgerald Hlock. — Standing in the front rank of the dental profession of this city. Dr. Xelles has been eminently active and sirccessful in his practice. He commenced his professional career in this place in the year i860, having previously studied at the College of Dental Surgery at Baltimore. With all the improvements in this line Dr. Nelles has ke])t fully ])osted, his large and constantly increasing business recpiiring a cor- r-es|)ondiirg amount of appliances of the most effective design anrl construction. .\n,e>thetics are u.si.-d with the best effect in extracting teeth. Dr. Nelles makes every description of artificial teeth, set in gold, silver and platinum, with a continuous artificial gum. This gentleirran has a complete lalxjratory in connection with his business ; his dental rooms are re])lete with every modern accessory of the profes sion, while he guarantees first class work in every ]iarticular. His offices and reception rooms are situated in the Fitzgerald Block, Dundas Street, and are handsomely fitted up. Dr. Nelles is a Doctor of I lentistry, arrd is also a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, of which institution he is an examiner. Dr. Nelles, who is a rrative ol Brant county, has had a large experience, and enjoys the lull confidence of a wide circle of patients. Plaston Bros., Steam and Hot Water Fngi- neers, I'lumbers, etc., 172 King Street. -On no branch ol industry are we so dependent for our home comfort and sanitary arrangements as on the skill and science of the plumber. Among the leading houses in London engaged extensively in this im- portant pursrut nray be nrentioned that of Messrs. riaston Bros., which was originally established some 17 years ago by Donald Mcl'hie & Co., the present firm taking over lire l!ll^ine^.~, in 1882, during which period they have met with a gratifying srrccess. They occupy commodious (prarters at 172 King .Street, where four entire floors and basement, with a depth Thomas Connor, Meat Market. 347 Richmond Street. -One of the nrost jirominent and well-knowir butchers in the city of Londtm is Mr. Thomas Connor, whose name is familiar to most residents of the " Forest City.'' Of the business so successful!) conducted by Mr. Connor it is unnecessary to speak at any length in this connection, as his establishment has l receive promjrt attention. Iir addition to all kirrd- of meats, fresh and salt, as well as venison in season, Mr. Connor also deals largely in coirntty ])r-oduce, receik'ing fresh supidies daily. I'atrons ./f this estab li~hmen! will find all thiir want-; s.iti-.faclori!) attended to, and will be supplied with goods no other similar establishiirent can .surpass, and that, too, a; most reasonable rates. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 97 and work rooms, mliing, fitting up c liuiUlings in the manner. They nechanical line of lot water heating ;Iars' alarms, ami issortnient of fine ets to be found in jlesalo and retail [Himps, and ,i.so aterials and plain :his line. Some gularly employed, is from $7,000 to re di(irouj;h prac- ihe details of the ; men, have justly 1 has attended this Iminislration. iizgorald Hlock. — duntal I irofe.'.sion eminently active c commenced his in tlie year 18O0, L'ollege of Dental e impidvcments in ' posted, his large re<|uiring a cor- ' the most effective ;tics are us(.-d with ;th. Dr. Nelles icinl teeth, set in jntimions artilicial ilele laiioralory in dental rooms are ;ory of the profes ass work in every eption rooms are )undas Street, and dies is a Doctor of the Royal College ^titution he is an a native ol Urani ce, and enjoys the Kitients. cet. 347 Richmond lit and well-known is Mr. Thomas 3 most residents of ess so successfully 1 necessary to speak ^ his estal)Iishment the leading meat he quality of meat Mr. Connor, who none but ihi' very of this policy his His premises are .vliere he has every usiness ; all i>niti> dition to .all kind- ; venison in se.ison, 1 country produce, itrous ./I this estal) nnts ';:it;-;f.actori!\ vith goods no other i, and that, too, a; Bank of Britiah North America, comer Richmond St. and (Jueen's Avenue. The IJank of liritish North America, of which a description fol- '■ lows, takes a leading place amongst the kindred ' establishments of the city. This prominent instilu- ' tion was established in 1S36, pnd w.is incorporated by royal charter in 1840. The jiaid up capital is /.1, 000,000 sterling, with a reserve fund of ,/;"22:,Sio. The arrangements of this bank are based upon a plan \ for receiving on deposit large or small sums of money, \ which if allowed to remain for a specified term will receive due interest. It is well patronized by all | classes of depositors, the amount of dcjiosits on liami ' reacning a targe amount, while it has an ample fund at all times to meet any jiossible run of withdrawals. The list of Directors contains the names of the sound- est financial men in England, namely ; ]. II. Hroale agents west of Toronto. On the top flat a large stock of woollen goods is kept, in each department a perfect arrange- ment and system exists. The whole establishment is heated by steam, well lilted up throughout, each Hat Connected by broad staircases. This house employs two buyers, and is represented on the road by four travellers, while fourteen hands are employed in the warehouse. The gentlemen at the head of this ccmcern are numbered amongst the most jirominent of the merchants of London, and are closely identified with the business interests of the " I'orest City." MoElheran & MoCann, .Vuctloneers and \aluators, 241 Dundas Street.— One of the very important branches of commercial pursuit is that to which the auctioneer and valuator is devoted. It demands the posse.ssion of much ability and much knowledge, much energy ami |ierseverance, and unless these are cimibined there is little hope for success. London is fortunate in the possession of a firm of auctioneers, .Messrs. McElheran & McCann, who, while cnnbining the es.sential (|ualitications, are most reliable. This firm was established only last j-ear, a patronage having been since secured second to none in the city. These gentlemen are largely .engaged in private and public auctions, in ccmilucting trade sales, the si of private houses, and real e.^tate sales. This linn conducts the largest real estate sales held in the city, ami manages estates for private parties. In their warerooms, at 241 Dundas Street, is always to be found a g(jc(lly supply of furniture, etc., and first-class bar- gains are often to be met with. In addition, .Messrs. .McElheran iV Mct.'ann are engaged in bill posting, acting in the cajiacity of bailifts, and control the Citizens' Cart.age Company. It will thus be seen that much siiccess^il enter|)rise is combined with the more ordinary avocaticuis of the auctioneer. These gentlemen are, moreover, commission' merchants, a branch with which they are prominently identified, and carry on also a general advertising business, etc. Messrs. .McElheran iV .McCann are very widely known, and enjoy the confidence of all with whom they have ilealings. James Dunn, Harness, Trunks, etc., cor. King and Talbot Streets.- This branch (.f business is one which must elicit thealteiitionof all whoare interested in the subject itants has enjoyed a steady and progressive growth ; its present population amounts to 4,500. The country around is jjarticularly fertile, and large (|uantities of cheese are shipped from here. A notable cheese, three feet in height and six in diameter, after doing duty in the States, was a few years ago exhibited at Manchester, England. The manufacture of flour and oatmeal, with woollen and planing mills, a tannery and four agricultural implement factories, form its chief industries ; grain, live stock, and general manufactured jiroducts form, in addition to cheese, its chief shipments. IngersoU possesses churches of all denominations, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, I'aptist and Catholic ; also public schools, mechanics' institute, with a library of 2,000 volumes, and a town hall. There are three newspapers, the " Sun," the "Chronicle and Dairyman" and the "Oxford Tribune."' The town is lighted with gas, connected with telephone, and has a tire deiiartment. The assessed valuation is $1,252,830. Stages run daily to Lakeside, Port Uurwell and Corinth. «l. W. Browett, Chemist, Thames Street.— In reviewing the profession of the druggist in IngersoU, we lind a leading re|iresentalive in .Mr. .1. W. Brow- ett, who occupies a ])rominenl position in this line. The business now controlled by him was established by Mr. R. H. Revell, from whom in 18S3 Mr. lirowett bought the interest of the concern. This gentleman is a thoroughly accomplished chemist, fully versed in the mysteries and science of his profession, anuilding, three storirs isions, where a full '.n addition, he al.M) treet, 18x30 feet in I, where all kinds nf d, employment being ■e experienced assist- )ods, Mr. Thompscm sign or decorative somining and paper- actory business co'i- and neighborhod i. V.-.rk-hir.", Ei-.g!.ir..l. f years, where he is Iv honorable man if REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 99 J< T. MnlonOi Real Estate Agent, Conveyancer, etc., King Street. —In the comprehensive agency controlled by Mr. J. T. Malone there is a big field of enterprise and the disiday of executive business abilities. The steady growth 01 Ingcrsoll, ami the rapid development of this seciion of the country, have caused transactions in real estate to be numer- ous and important. Since his establishment in 1SS4, a considerable amount of thee transactions has passed through the hands of Mr. .Malone. .Mr. Malone is an experienced C(mveyancer, and also undertakes the collection of ren's and debts, his terms in all cases being of a most reasoi ble nature. He represents the Dominion Savir . rid Investment Society of London ; the C.Tr.ki -. ;rm, Loan and Savings Company of Toronto ; ,, • ,ie is also agent for the Toronto General Trust ^:oinpany of Toronto. In insurance Mr. Malone represenis the Western .\ssurance Company. This institution, which has he.id(|uarters at Toronto, was incorporated in 1851, by charter, granting it permission to carry risks in lire, marine and life assurance. Since its establish- ment this Company, by its sound conservative pcdicy, has steadily'gained in popular favor, and now, with assets in the neighborhood c^f $2,coj,ooo, it rivals in linancial strength many foreign companies doing InisiHe.ss here. It is a native institution and deserves the support of all Canadians, it is solid and reliable, anil in Mr. Malone will be founing success. Meanwhile, in 1885, these gentlemen added to theii meat business a gro- cery store, 15x70 feet in dimension.-,, where they carry at all times a full line of staple and fancy groceries, general provisions, canned goods and grocers' sun- dries, making a specially of pure teas of superior flavor aud qualiiy. The linest tobaccos are kept in stock, while they handle popular and favorite brands of cigars. They have telephone connection, and all orders by that means or by mail receive prompt attenli. ' The gentlemen at the head of this enter- pris; ,uf both natives of Canada, Mr. J. O'Calloghan having been born in .St. Kitts, and ^lr. George O"- Callaghan in Norwich. Integrity and proni])tness in all transactions characterize liiis firm, and the success which has already attended their enterprise is but a deserved tribute to the character of the gentlemen at the head of this house. Robert Stuarti Groceries and I'rovisions.— The history of most or nearly all of the colonies of (ireal Britain is, in the days of their early settlement and after development, closely associated with the enterprise and natural energy of that hardy race of pioneers who in numliers have left the native hills of old Scotland to civilize anil open up new countries. The most successful and prominent merchants in this Dominion of ours are of Scotch descent, and one of the oldest established grocery businesses in Ingersoll, that with which we have now to deal, is run by a Scotchman. Mr. Robert Stuart is a native of Banff- shire, and has been a resident of this town for more than a t|uarter of a century, and for tlie last 20 years has been actively engaged in t.ie grocery and pro- vision business. This business was established by Mr. Stuart in 1866, smce whicli time he has enjoyed a liberal share of public patronage and support, and his trade has been an annually increasing one. His premises comprise a large and well appomted store, 20x100 feet in co feet in dimensions. K.ach flat is filled with an immense stock of articles pertaining to the general hardware trade, comprising every variety of mer- chandise usually found in metropolitan establish- ments of this kind. The trade of the house, which will compare favorably with that of any contempor- aneous establishment, circulates widely in all '• directions, and the facilities enjoyed by the firm in procuring their supplies by direct importation enable them to offer inducements that are not readily dupli- cated. Some four years ago Mr. K. V. KIlis left the firm to become a member of the firm of Messrs. I'. ; \V. ICllis tV Co , the well-known manufacturing jewellers of Toronto, but under the management of Mr. A. H. Ellis, this concern has fully maintaincil its well deserved reinitation. A branch office is established at Norwich, under the administration of Mr. D. J. Sutherland. In both houses a large stock is carried of shelf and heavy hardware, paints, oils, glass, cutlery, agricultural implements, tools, etc. , The premises in Ingersoll are located on Thames Street, at the sign of the Golden Anvil, where employment is given the year round to six experienced assistants. Mr. Kills is a native of Liverpool, Eng- land, and has been a resident of Ingersoll for iS years. A. !!• ElliSt General Hardware. — There are few business houses in the county of Oxford which have had a relatively larger growth than the hardwire establishment of .Mr. A. H. Ellis. The origin of this house dates many years back ; the business in I 1868 was purchesed by Messrs. K. W Ellis & ISro, I from the late Mr. L. I). Lyons, and the energy and ' enterprise of the new proprietors soon placed this establishment in the foremost ranks of the hardware business in Western Ontario. Their business was then located at corner of Thames and King Streets, and was the only one of its kind in Ingersoll that escaped the ravages of the disastrous tire of 1872. Immediately after the tire they purchased the site they now occupy, and erected the present substantial O. E. Robinson, Wholesale Grocer.— The town of Ingersoll is nM behind her sister towns in the extent and magnitude of its wholesale grocery houses, and the enterprise which characterizes this hei representative firm in this branch of business, cannot be surpassed in any of our metropolitan cities. The well-known and reliable house of .Mr. E. O. Robmson was established by himself in 1883 as a manufacturer, importer ami dealer in grocers' sup- plies. He has every facility for the prosecution of this important business ; while a generrd line of staple and fancy groceries, teas, coffees, spices, can- ned goods and grocers' sundries is at all times carried. The trade of the house circulates all over the Province of Ontario, an especially large business being done in the western section. The premises occupied con sist of a spacious and commodious warehouse, 22x90 feet in (limensions, four stories high, filled with a general line of merchandise jiertaiiiing to the grocery trade. The business of the house is strictly whole- sale ; there is telephone connection ; and Mr. Robin- son also acts as agent for Messrs. Moss, Rimmington .V Co., of Selby, l-:ngland, also for Messrs Dunn iV Hewitt, of London, England. Mr. Robinson is a native of this country, and by his zeal and enterprise his house has steadily increased the scope of its o|)era- tions and the extent of its business, until it is now justly entitled to rank among the representative mer- cantile establishments of this Province. W. C> Holland, liooks and Stationery. — In all the wide range of industrial pursuits there is not n more interesting occupation than that of the book- seller, upon which the e one which presents features of such a character as to make itself known all over the country in the manufacture and presentation of an article of such superior excellence and practicability as to commend itself to every household and the public generally. It is believeil that the nearest approach to perfection in spring beds has been attained by .Mr u. J. .Mitchell, who has con-bined the best features of other spring beds with patent improvements of his own, and mnv presents ;in article , as the >t^f/iis ultm of spring beds. This bed is com- j j-osed entirely of springs, except a light frame or rim I to wdiicli the outside springs are attached, and by means of improved bracing there is no swaying or noi.se when the bed is in use, while the sjiring.s are entirely free, |ierpeiidicuiarly yielding to the slightest pressure and confirming to the body in the easiest Daly House, comer King and Oxford Streets, J. W. .Marsden, Proprietor.— One of the prominent hotels of Ingersoll is the well-knewn and ))o]nilar " Daly House," which for a long number of years has been devoted to the purpose of a house of public entertainment. The hotel was founded some 2S years .ago by .Mr. A. I )aly, who established for this house a wide reputation and popularity which, in the hands of his successor, the present proprietor, Mr. J. W. Marsden, have been fully maintained. This gentle- man took possession of the " Daly House" in 18S2, .and has spared no effort to make this establishment the leading hotel o( Ingersoll. The building is a three-storied one, of brick structure, admirably lo- cated, and has over 30 large and airy beilrooms, as well as comfortable sitting, smoking and reading rooms, with convenient sample a]rartinents. All the appointments of the " Daly Hou.se " are first-class in every particular and detail, ami the cuisine is fully up to the standard of metropolitan hotels of the same class. The house is fitted up with all modern con- veniences, in the most thorough and complete man- ner, renderinf it at once a most cheerful and inviting hostelry, wit'.i -very home comfort. It is lighted throughout with gas ; and busses connect with all trains. The hotel has large stables in connection, witli ample accommodation foi 50 horses. .Mr. -Marsden is an experienced hotel man, and makes a most popular and obliging host, and has lived here since 1882. possible manner. The bed can be used on either .side, as both are ])raciieally alike. It is a paragon in simplicity, beauty and ease, besides having no place for dust or vermin to collect. This business was establisiied by M.-. O. J. Mitchell in iSSo, .since when he has been actively engaged in the manufac- ture of spring beds and furniture. His business is a nifjst extensive and comprehensive one, his premises comprising a spacious three-storied building, of solid biick, with every mo.lern convenience ancj appliance for the prosecution of this trade. 1-or the manufac- ture of spring beds two Hats are utilized, each 50x100 feet in dimensions, an average of 25 daily or some 9,000 a year being turned out, the demand fully ecpialling the supply. The furniture depurtment is one of the largest in this action. Two flats are devoted to this branch, one 40x100 feel in size, and an upper one 40^70 feet, while employment is given to 16 experienced assistants. In this line they make a large number of almost indispensable articles of furniture and upholstered goods, consisting of those articles which combine use, comfort and adornment to the home. In this large and diversified stock may be found common and extension tables, jiarlor and chamber suites, centre tables, dressing cases, buffets, lounges, and every description of upholstered goods. Mr. Mitchell is also prepared to manufacture furni- ture to order, and guarantee it exactly according to the specified reciuirements. During the six years this hou.se has been established, the excellent (lualily of all goods Iiere manut'actured has met with public approval, resulting in a business which extends all over the Province. Mr. Mitchell is a native of Humberstone, in the county of Welland, and has 10'2 TOWN OB^ IN(JKRSOLL resided here for i6 years. He is a gentleman of marked Inisiness qualifications and executive ability, and under his careful supervision the transactions of this house give promise of constant increase. llamas Molntyra, Furniture Dealer and Under- taker, Kiiij- Street. —A prominent and extensive business house in this line is that of Mr. (ames Me- Inlyre, who for over 30 years has been actively engaged as a furniture dealer and undertaker. This business was estaljlished by its jiresent proprietor in 1854, and (luring the many years he has been before the public has ever maintained a high repu- tation for his establisliment for superior and durable articles of furniture. His pieniises are situated on King Street, and comprise a spacious building 60x17 feet in dimensions, where three llats are utilized for his extensive trade. The stock carried is at all times a large and complete one, and iiitendnig house- keepers, whether requiring elegant suites ol parlor or bedroom furniture, or articles of more i)ractical use, will here find an array of goods to suit both the tastes and pockets of the nio>t fastidious. All goods purchased here may be relied upon to be as repre- ' sented. They will be found neat in ex'^cution and finish, and 01 a durable nature. Mr. Mclnlyre has long been recognized as a leading undertaker in tlie : town. A large >tock of caskets and undertakers' poods is always on hand, as well as a hearse and all funeral trappings. Mr. Mclnlyre personally con- duc s all funerals entrusted to him to the entire satis- faction ol those most concerned, and he su]jplies all necessaries for the last rites of the dead. Night calls are promptly attended to, his residence being in rear of his store. Mr. Mclntyre is a native of Elgin county, Scdtlaiiil, but has resided here since 1S54. He is a gentleman highly respected and cultured, and is the author of a neat publication, " Musings on the Canadian Thames. '' ilames Sinclair, Cornice and Rooting Works, etc., Thames Street North. — As representative of an important branch of iniius'.rial pursvUts the house of Mr. James Sinclair may appropriately be mentioned as the leading one in Western Ontario engaged in the manufacture and sale of cornice and roofing materials. This house was founded !)y the present ente.prising proprietor in 1874, and from a compara- ; tively small commencement has attained its present proportion, through the energy and ability of Mr. Sinclair, and the uniformed reliability of all work performed by liinj. Mr. Sinclair recently suffered a 1 heavv loss ijy fire, and was compelled to seek new I quarters, so in August last he purchased his present commodious establishment, 60x25 f^et in dimensions ; and three stories in height. Ilere he keeps on hand a large stock, consisting of stoves of all kinds, ranges for coal or wood, tinware, lamp gooils, coal oil, and the usual accessories of a tirst-class hard- ware establishment. On the second floor is located 1 the department for galvani.-.-d iron work, in which a ' large business is don,-. 1,.: basement is used for! storage purposes, while there are general workrooms ! in the rear. Mr. Sinclair manufactures galvanized, iron cornices, ornamented window caps, also rooting in galvanized iron and tin, and a superior class of galvanized iron eavetroughs, while a specialty is made of dairy apjiaratus of all kinds. >Ir. .Sinclair helped to construct the first cheese vat built in Canada, and since then he has given this branch ot industry his strict attention, ami as a result his line of goods in this direction is unsurpassed, while his trade ex- tends all over the Province. He also does a large business in ])luml)ing in all its branches ; he employe none but skilled workmen, and gives a personal supervision over all work executed. Mr. Sinclair is a native o( IJumbarton, Scotland, and has been a resident here for the last 20 years, and to his own individual etforls and business ability have been largely due the success which has attended his en terprise since its inception. Massrs. dohnatan & Ball, Livery Stable, King Street.— One of the finest and most thoroughly equijiped establishments in the town of this class i.s the livery, sales and boarding stables of Messrs. Johnston & IJell. The locution utilized for this busi- ness has for a number of years served the purpose iii a livery stable, having been a stopping place tor the st.ages, where hor-kes were changed before she days of railroads. The business was purchased by the present proprietors in 1 885, from Mr. John Guggis- bury, .-'iid has always ranked as the leading one in the livery line in Ingersoll. The ])rem'ises are located on King Street, and consist of a substantial building, two stories in height, 150x50 feet in dimen- sions, containing spacious, commodious and well ventilated stables with excellent accommodations for a large number of horses, and which are arranged with an especial view to comfort and convenience. Messrs. Johnston and Bell have in their liver; department from 12 to 15 horses of superior stanqi and class, as well as numerous carriages, Iniggits and sleighs for hire. Their facilities for furnishing first-class turn-outs 10 individuals or parties are unsurpassed, and their jirices are as Iowa- any in the town. The stables are connected by telephone, and are open day and night. Commercial men will here find every conveniince and accommodation, wliile skillful and steady drivers are furnifhed if re(|uired. These gentlemen take horses in to board, and alsu negotiate the sale and purchase of horses. They are thorough judges of horaefiesh, and entirely reliable and honorable in all transactions. lioth members of the firm are natives of Canada, and have resided here since 1S85. William C, Bell, Lumber and House Furnish- ings, \ictoria Street.- As an industiy, the trade in lumber and the manufacture of doors, sash, blinds and general house furnishings hold a high place among the activities of a community. Mr. W. C. Bell, in seeking to perfect the works necessary for the demand of the public, has established a first-class business in lumber, shingles, doors, sash, blinds, mouldings, stairs, stair rails, balusters, newel posts, etc., at his factory and lum'oer yprd. This business is a most comprehensive one, and w.is originally founi! Noxon, I'eter Stuart and John Lee a'c the results nf his skill and handywork. In all his business he h;;s attained a proficiency not excelled by any in this part REPKESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 10« He also does a large liranches ; hv employs iiul gives a personal ailed. Mr. Sinclair is and, and has been a years, and to his own -s aliility have been has attended his en Btll, Livery Stable, t and most thoronghh e town of this class i.n ig stables of Messrs. 1 nlilized for this bnsi- served the purpose c,f stopping place for the geii l)efore the days ol s purchased by thv :im Mr. John Giiggis as the leading one in The ]>remises ar^ insist of a substantial 150x50 feet in dimcn- iinniodious and well t accommodations for 1 which are arranged fort and convenience, have in their liver; ses of superior stani|i us carriages, buggies ciliiies for furnishing luals or parties are re as Iowa'- any in the led by tele]>hone, and niercial men will here cconimodation, wliile furnisheil if reipiirecl. in to board, and also of horses. They are and entirely reliable IS. ISoth members i,f and have resided here and House Furnish- indiistiy, the trade in of doors, sash, blim!- ^ hold a high place imunity. Mr. W. C. works necessary for stablished a first-class doors, sash, blinds, alusters, newel posts, yard. This busines^ I and was originally r & Co., who were ent proprietor. The ing industry covers a n svhich the planini; cture SoxloS feet in I the necessary touN and most improve^l system prevails in all on feet of lumber is loyinent is given to this branch of enter- lent builder and con- es of Messrs. Stejihiii Lee a'c the results nf II his business he h,:s ed by any in this pail in all matters pertaining to buildings of every class Special attention is given by Mr. Jiell to the manu- facture of all house furnishings, and in this respect his unsurpassed mechanical and other facilities reiuler him competent to offer inducements of the most desir.ahle nature. Mr. Kell is a native of Prince Kdward Island, but has been a resident of the town since 1855; the promptness and elliciency with which all contracts are fulfilled by this gentleman must warrant the remark that no more desirable establishment can be found with which to open negotiations. ' uiMfri(!H, conHiHtini,' of !M,(H)() acruH, for /'H.Htl AhHalotn Hliade and William Dickson wclecti'd tlif nito of the present town of (lalt in iHlti. At first the plaoe was known •' Sliade's Mills." In IH'iT Mr. .John (hilt, father of Sir .Vlex. '1'. (hilt, of Mont'- and of Chief .lustiee Sir 'I'lionias (hilt, of Toronto, arrived iis Coinmissioner id' tlie Canada ■ ■. .'any to open n|i a road to the lands of the company where the City of (tiielph is now situated i: svas after Mr. (lalt that the town was named. The population of the settlement heyan rapidly to iiieroase, the iinmitjrants hein^! mostly Scotch. In \K'>'> the (ireat Western Railway was opened to (lalt. In IHHI) theC. 1'. U. added anotluM-. The ineorporation of the town took place in iHo". The Utile town has a handsome appearance. Musiness in all lines is rei)orted yooil, and the future of the place has a hri^jht pros|)eet for its inhaliitants, many of whose fathers with their own Imnds cut down the trees to build themselves the lojj cat>ins of the ori^jiual settlement. The town is situated alxuit 'il miles from Toronto, with which it is I'onnected by two lines of railway. It contains seven churches and four schools, as well as three hanks and two newspapers. Its population is al)OUt (i,.j(M). Ooldl* & MoCullOOh. (hdt, Ont. This , lished for the sale and distribution of their safeH well-known lirm occui)ies prol)al)ly tlw tirst place ; at leadintJ points in the Dominion, at Montreal, of any of its kiuil in this country, its liusiness | .\lfred Heini, Mana;^er ; at Toronto, (ieor>,'e I'". Hotswick, Representative ; at Winnipeg', .\. A. Adams, and at Victoria and Vancouver, Messrs. Rohei'tson .V Co., ,\j;ents. .Vn important hranch of this business has always been the erection and refitting' of tlourinw mills, and the tirm's fjreat experience and skill in this class of work has enabled them to keep abreast of of all competi- tors, amid the radical chances that have been introduced in Hour millinj,' durinj< late years. coimections and reputation extending! throughout tlie entire Dominion. The oritjinal business was commenced as far back as l.sH, by the late Mr. .James Crombie, who, be^innin^; in a small way and manufacturing stoves and such farmiuf* im- plements as were then in demand, gradually extended the work to embrace enj^ines and boilers, and flonriufi and saw mill machinery, in due course laying the foundation of the present exton • siveestablisliment, Mr. Croinbie haviny acijuired They own or control nniny valuable jiatents, considerable means, in IH")'.) sold out to the present which our space is too limited to sjiecify, the most owners, and under their eiiertjetic numaf^ement recent addition hv\un the Hoi.t Di-sti.kss Priii- the business cinitinued steadily to increase, anil i-iiii; this machine, besides beint,', as its name 1ms yone on extending till it is now certainly indicates, free from dust and consecpient waste second to none in the Dominion in reputation, and loss, is fire proof, and can he driven with one- in extent and for the j^eneral excellence of the tenth of the |)ower of the ordinary purifier. The work produced. The manufactureof wool machin- beautiful l-'iO h. p. Wheelock automatic cut-off ery was established in IHtib, and in this depart- ent;iue, which drives the works, is one of the latest nient they are still the only ^'eneral niamifaeturers triumiihs of mechanical skill. Of this celebrated in Canada, their list embracing' almost all the entwine, Messrs. (loldie iV McCuUoch are the sole machines required in woollen factories, with the manufacturers for Canada, and can furnish it of exception of spinnint^ machinery and looms. In any size, in the finest style of wm-kmanship an ' IHli" they added wood-workin-i machinery, and this branch has attaineil to very larj^e dimensions, incluiliuH all machines in ■general use by builders, and also iniproveil shiuj^le and barrel nnichinery. The very complete illustrated cataloj^ue. just issued alonj; with its modei'ate cost compared with other bv the firm in this department can tie had on enciucs of a similar I'lass, have rendered it the ai)plication. and slunild be in the handsof all Hood most desiralile en;;ine in tlie country, and the wood-workers. In 1H80 the numufacture of tire works have been taxed to their utnmst capacity to and liurj^lar proof safes was entered on, and now execute the orders durinj^ the present season, constitutes a principal feature of the firm's busi- The lirm employs from three hundred and fifty to ness. The lars^e and steady patronage accorded four hundred men. Tlie buildinys are situated on to the Gait safes by the leaJlintJ banks and busi- the west side of the (Irand River, and have an ness men tlirouf,'bout the country, evidences the imposing! appearance, beiny of solid masonry 2^ finish. The chief features of the •' Wheelock, " are. the f^reat simplicity of the cut-ofT sear, the fewness of its workinj^ |)arts and the small power absorbed in working; it, and these advaiita>,'es, lii-ili confidence felt in the excellence of tl material and work turned out in this important branch of the business. No one, we may say, will invest ill a safe without a toleralile assurance that it will prove reliable in the hour of trial, and and three stories liiuh, and have nearly all lieeii erected or rebuilt during the past four years. The main work-shops have a frontai^e of :-!()() feet on West Main St., and extend back on the adjac- ent side streets ,'to() and -I'lO feet, formiiifj three iud;;ed by experience the only real test either in sides of a (juadrantjle with a spacious yard inside, their capacity for resistiiij,' the effects of the ; On the east side of W. Main St. are the safe devouring element or the attacks of burylars, the finishing and paint shops and the pattern storiii;; safes nianufaclured by Messrs. (ioldie it Mc- house, the latter bein;,' H(i feet square, H< stcn-its Culloch have been proved to be, without cavil, high. The entire premises occupied cover over equal to the very best nii-de on the continent, thus five acres of ground. The shops are fitted witli placing the firm in the front [rank as manufac- the electric litiht, and all tlie interior workitm turers" of these indispensible recjuisites of the : arrangements are, as may be supposed, in the business community. Agencies have been estab- ' latest and most advanced lines of mechanical art, -I U lOtl TOWN OF GALT Ther" m hIho a poworfiil Hteftin piimi) on the proniiMi'H, iiiul ii well drilU'd tin' cimipmiy ("ii- necttdl with tlif workH, with mniilc ii|ipiinitiiH, to provide imiiiimt the cnntiii^jeiicy of the. A vJHit Id thin eMtiihliHlmieiit will repiiv any one inter- eHted ill nieehi\niciil pi(ij;reHH S'initorH ure iidniitted hy a puHH from the otVu'e, which in a liandHonie (iut Htonelmildinji ailjoininj^, where can he Heen the tineHt and one of the laryeHt tire and hiirKJar proof safiH in the Dominion. Mssacr fc Ward, MunufactnrorH of ShirtH, ColhuH anil CiilTsj. MeHHer'n Patent AdjnHtahle Neek Hand Shirt a Specialty. — An important mannfdcturinn enterpriHe whicli helps to swell the list at this busv centre is that conducted by Messrs. HFRV ADJUSTABLE H^ I CAN WEAR EAR ANY ! SHIRT PAT.JAN.ISaS SIZE COLLAR MESSER & Ward MFRS OF SHIRTS.CBLLARSjCUrrS.iC GALT. Dnt. Messer it Ward, manufacturers of shirts, collars and cuffs on North Water Street. This enterprise is a comparatively new one, havin;; only been established in l)eccml)er, IHH',) : but thouj;h so younj; it already takes a first place amonj^ the others, and is (Icstineil to be a very important element amoiii,' the industries of the place. The premises occupied ai'e a '■ubstantial and commo- dious buildint,', two stories liif,'h and '21 .\ .sti feet in dimensions. This is tittcil up with the latest improved machinery for projierly doinj,' the work foi- whicli it is designed. While a t,'eiieral l)usiiiess is done in nKikinj,' shirts, collars, cuffs ami general neck wear, a s|iecialty is made of Mcsser's Patent .\djuslahle Neck Band Shirt This is a patent of Mr, IMesser, datin-,' hack only to December 15, IHHK ; the way this shirt dilfers from others is that the neck is made adjustable so as to lit anyone, and if the collar does not happen to he the proper size tlu^ hand of tli3 shirt will adjust itself to the size of the collar. Anioiif' the reasons why this shirt should be worn instead of others are durability, simplicity, comfort, perfec- tion, heiiij4 closed back and front, no button to come off, and lieiny superior in material ami workmanship to any other shirt made. Already it is very extensively worn and the orders for it are iucreasiujJ from month to mouth. Twenty- five operatives are enniloyed in thin factory Messrs. Messer A' Ward are ener^'etic, nuHliinn business men ami superintend personally the work done in their factmy. Ml'. Messer in an Ameri- can and has been ill the shirt business for twenty- two years, while .Mr. Ward is a Canadian. Numa & Oo..()rocerieHand Hardware, Queen's Stpiare. The town of (iait has many interestiny experiences and old land marks in the persons of early settlers, who ari' still in the landof the liviiij,' to tell of those days when the primeval forest yet stood where happy homes now occupy the place. Anions the most proiiiinent of the early settlers is Mr. Hume, who came to (Salt from Scotland ■J.'i years ayo. In the year I.hI'.i he founded the business which he still so HUocessfidly roiidiicts. The premises occupied by him consist of two stores, one beiiif,' '2'J.\7() fei t in ilimensions and the other •2I.\.")(I, anil botii ;t stories in height and sub- stantially built of stone. The latter store was the one ill which he started in H41I. and the former, now orcnpied as the hardware store, was built by him in IH.')!'). In one store is ciirried a lar^ie and well assorted stork of staple and fancy fjrocer- ies. choice brands of teas, lol'fees and pure spices, table delicacies, condiments, hermetically sealed tjooils, etc., all of the purest ijiiality. In the other store a very extensive stock of staple and shelf hardware, cutlery, mechanics' and builders' tools, whips, cordafie, etc., may always be found in abiiiidance. Mr. Hume, as one may readily suppose, has built up a very extensive business, which extends thri>ii^,'lio'it the town and snrround- iiij: districts of country. He j^ives eiiiploymeiit to eiylit competent .ssistants. and uses two teams in the prosei'iitioi. of his hiisiiiess. He v.'as at one time ail owner of the celebrated DnmfricH Mills, which are still standin-,', hut now occiiiiied by the (ialt Klectric Liyht Co., as a niemeiito of the past. Mr. Hume is an honored citizen of the town of Clalt. and one who has done much to build up the commercial prosperity of the place. He is held in the hit!hest esteem hy the commuii- itv in which he has been a resident for almost a lifetime, T. il. Hammatt.— Considered as a branch of commerce the trade in pianos and musical instru- ments ranks as a 'nost important one. We have here in (Ialt in this Hue of business a house which altlioutjli but recently started here, yet from the nature of the j,'oods which it carries, has yained a liifih re|mtatioii and stands pre-eminently forward. :\lr. T. .1. Hammett started here in 1HH8. on South Water Street. Iiavinj^ previous to that time since IHS'J been in business at i^Iespeler Since its inceiition in this city it has met with thi! most tlatterin-i success, the volume of trade increasing from month to month, and last year heini^ twice as Hi'cat as for the jireccdiiif^ year. 'Mr. Hammett is aj^'ent for Canada for the fainous BUithner Pianos, which are the only pianos used in the Koyal Conservatory of Music at Leipzig, Ger many, and are used more than any other in the lialaces of the crowned heads of JOurope ; and in the factory where they are made, more than l,(Hiii men beiny employed. Mr. Hammett is also ajjeiit for Vose A Son's Pianos, ]5ostoii, as well as for I the Clongh A Warren Organs. All floods which i he handles arc of tiist-class quality, a specialty ' beinfi made of and only hifjh class goods handled I Mr. Hammett does not emplo;, any agents, but does his own selling, finding this way very much REPREHENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 107 11 thin factory, ciyetic, imHliitnj HDMiilly tlif wcitk 'I' ill nil Aiiiut'i' iii'SH for t%vt>iity- iiniiiliiiii. ii'dwiire, Qunen'M laiiy iiitercatiiiK II tlie iicrKoiiH of liiiiilof tlio liviiiu mcviil ftinwt yet cciipy tlie place, le eiiily Ht'ttliTH , friini Hciitliiiicl 111' fc1llll(lf(l tlio .rffiilly coniliii'tH. coiiHiHt iif two leimioiiH mill the heifjlit anil Kiih- ti.T Htiive wiiH the mil the foriiier, lie, was built hy riiriieil a laif^e ml fancy f,'riii'er- anil [Hire HpiceH. inetically sealeil ijiiality. Ill tlie :k of Htaple anil i'k' anil huililel's' ilways he founil one may reailily tensive hiiHiiieHH, ,11 anil Hiirroiiiiil. veH eiiiployinent 1 uses two ti'iiiiiH esH. lie waH at irateil DiunfrieH lit now occiipieil IS a ineiiieiito of red citizen of the < (lone much to ity of the jilaee. hy the commun- ?nt for almost a I as a branch of I inusical instru t one. We have HS a house wliicli re. yet from the ries, has t^aincil a liiiently forwanl. ere in" \XHH. on ions to that time speler Since its t with th(> most trade increasiiif.' year beiny twice ! Mr. Ilammett iimous liliithner inos used in the at Leipzit;, Ger- any other in the ICurope ; and in , more than 1,0(HI iiiett is also afjent 11, as well as for All floods whicli auty. a spociaity is floods handled any agents, hut way very much more HBtisfuctory than any other. I'erMoually, Mr. Ffatiiinett is a ('anadiu'n ' hirtli, an active and eiieruetic ImsineNs man knows the iiieritH mid lU'inerits of 11 inusical iiiMtriiment wlien he tries it and can i^iiaraiitceiverytliiiifj which lie sells to he just as represented. Uaokson Bros., MHiuifncturers of HiscnitH iiid Confectionery, irawthorne Street, (iair. Out. -Larue i|uantities of candied floods and coiifed in husiiiess as bakers, confectlom.rs ' and biscuit iiianiifactiirers. 'I'hey occupy premises on ilaw- thoriie Street where they have everv convenieiice and facility for conducting; their trade, '('liev j{ive employment to ten experienced assistants, and personally sii|ieriiitc'nd all departments. 'I'lie (.'ooils mamifactiired are sold in all parts of the city and surroiiudiii',' county, two travellers heiiif,' constantly employed in selli'nt; the products of the house. 'I'hey also make tiomls to order, furnish weddiiiK cakes, etc.. and they can be dejiemled on to furnish everythiiif,' first class. The individual members of the tirni are Henry and .John .lack- sou. Caiiadiaii by hinh. active, iiitelli;;ciit and eiiterprisiii;>.thoroiif;h practical bakers and confec- tioners, and bavin;,' the latest improved oven and other necessary essentials for a well conducted estahlishinent of this kind all goods in their line call be relied upon. Imperial Hotel. (i»lt. Out. -classed nuuma the licst of the many public houses of which (Jak n\n lioast is tlM Imperial Hotel, (leortje .\ (uuham, proprietor. It occupies a iiroinineiit position on South Water Street, just opiiosite the I'list Office, close to the business centre of the rity and convenient to the railroad deji^its. thus luakiiig it a natural rcndevoiis for the travelling; public. The house was built in IHs-i by the Imperial Hotel Company and was opened hv Mr. Isadore Kly, and has always been lii;;lilv iio'pular with tourists, excursionists and coniinercial men. It is a substantial four story brick huildint; and contains forty-five bed-rooin's, six jiarlor and sit- ting rooms, six sample rooms for tlie use of com- mercial travellers, a fully eijuipped hilliarl room, ■1 well stocked bar, where are to be found the • lioicest wines and liipiors and the best brands of imported and domestic ci>;ars. and a diiiint; room which comfortably seats eighty f;iiests The hotel is heated by steam, fitted tliroiiyhont with electric hells and has bath rooms, barber sho]) and all niodeni conveniences. The sleepinj,- rooms are elegantly furnished and the parlors are richlv and tastefully htted up. The dining; room is a cheer- ful, lightsome and spacious apartment. The hill ■ of fare gives daily evidence of a liberal manaf;e- ' nient. careful to please and satisfv even the most e.xactin« of guests. There are sjood stables in connection with this iiotei sutticientlv large to accommodate twenty-five horses. A "handsome lawn and pleasure Hvounds with a fine stream of water running through them are in the rear of the building, in which guests may enjoy the open air without seeking it in the street. Sir. (ieorgt. A. (Iralnini. the present |iroprietor, formerly of tlie Nntioiiul Hotel at St. Marvs, is a hale lind well- met fellow unit genial host, while his extelisivu acipiaintance with the travelling public and his pcrsoniil popularity makes the Imperial House (leciiha.ly attractiM' and homelike. Predi W. Mellieh. .Vrchitect nml Kuperintoiid- cut. South Water Street, (ialt contaiiib no more important profession than that of the architect, and it is a matter of interi^st to descrilie the reprt sentative linns which areeii«ageil in this beneticial and honorable eallini.'. The rapid growth of the city has been favorable to the constriu'tion of sub- stantial and liaiidsonie private and public build- iiiUs No recoHiiized style of architecture has been followed, but a system has vrown up, not referable to any particular period hut a combination of inan> . .\ii ^ those masters and leaders of their profession may he classed the name of ,Mr. I'red. W Mellish, whose ofhce is in the Imperial Itlock on South Water Street Mr. Mellish has only been In this office since .lamiary. iMlMl.but previou's to that time had designed f^he plant and had charnc of the construction of ijuite a niimher of imiiortant buililiii>;s. anions; others the (ialt (ieiieral Hospital, the Scott Mlock and several stores, ofiiivsand halls. He has also on hand now plans which have been accepted for Ijiisiiiesg blocks in Preston and some other small towns. 'Sh: Mellish is a practical car[ienter and builder, persoiiallv superintends the construction of the building's for which he makes the plans, is pushing;, ener;;etic and courteous, and his prospects forli la rfic a 111 lf;rowinf; business in his line are very good. Or. Sylveeter Moyer. Dentist, corner Main and South Water streets. If there is any one infirmity more painful than another it is "tooth ache ; while it may not he danf>erous to life, it brings in its train such an amount of niiserv that it unfits the siillcrer for ordinary business or the cares of the home, and makes existence a burden Und life not worth living. Like other ills, how- o\er, tooth ache can be averted, and, by (iroper care, teeth can be preserved ill their natural beauty diiriiij; life time. It is a duty then that we ow"e to our children, that their teeth receive that same careful attention that we bestow on their educa- tion, and thus before decay sets in have them preserved, and in many cases the future happi- ness of their lives assured. .Among those engaged in the dental iirofession in (Jalt and occupying a first |iositioii in it. is Dr. Sylvester Moyer, D.D.S. The business was first estahlisheil "more than twenty years ago by Dr. Held, who aiiccessfully practised it for some years, and was succeeded b"v his son, Dr S. F. H. Rcid, who in turn gave way in the early part of Isi'otothe present proprietor. Dr. Mover, after studying in a dental otlic.e here and in London for some three years, graduated with honors at the (Jollcfie of Dental Surgery at Toronto I'liiversity. and at oiici! established liini- self ill business here in (ialt. His otlices are well locatc'l on South Water Street, are tastefully fur- nished and fitted up with the latest ai)plianc"es for artistic as well as first class work. Dr. Moyer is a Caiinrllan by birth.. L\n intelligent, rntprpri-ing and industrious gentleman, who, although but a short time in the business, already numbers amoiit! his [latrons some of the most prominent of our citizens. lOM TOWN OV BKaLlN TOWN OF J5KHLIN The setllomeiit of Berlin wan llrxt nmdo l\ Meniionitim from renn»ylvtthilli who iirrivtd in Cfttiftiln in tlm yenr lH(Ht, attracted by iiewH of tlit) extriMirdiimry fi-rtility "f tlui J'cmiitry. Voiir l>y y*»r !i ,• ««'t('^»i - were joined by oIIkth of tlioir frici\dH from I'emiMylMtiiiii, and tliUH the littlu lif^lill'' llml ia\iuljp*s. Anionk! th,, early arriviilH were Henjaniin I'M, I'eter Krl., Ahrahaiii Weber, 4oh "' jfaiewir, and olfi im, who with their wives ami faniiliim, tool< upland in 1H07. 'I'lif I^Tnm,i_ :v\, „, thes(» sturdy pinntws «re today aniiinK thr himt kn.iwn of tim munnfactiin-rH and f^pivbautii who '"■« biiilt up tile i.^winesa reputation of Herlin. In IH'iO a hlackHinith Hliop wnx ^AfU"\. then a cal-uet fdclory : and (|uickly lh»..f after other in.lintrieH nynuxn up. The lirnt Htoro was opened by William Millar, in 18H0, and the wei^id by Henry H. Hownian. In IHHa. Kroin thiH time out Muttlers fnmi Opnnany !M'«an to arrive, and wliil" the IVnuHvlvania Dutch, the fhwt rtcttl-rs, »io»!,'- took tofarniiui:. thr n»w• villaye. Its incorporation an a t"wn dateH fnnn 1H71, f«» B^dMV Years before this it had enjoyed tit." «\';ellent railway facilities which still ( ontriluite to make Ua,r «irable ninnufactnriny centre, i 'in is noted for its fundlure factorits, a branch of industry f»i *bich the town has had an established repiitati( n for over half a century, It is a centre forveuetabU button tnaniifactiiring, and ontaii's ,i felt boot f:ictory, slipper f.ictoiies, «love factories, chair factories, machine shops, tanneries and many other industries. It hns a free library contamin« over o.nOO volumes, and a spacious reading room. The County linddinns are an ornament to the town. The business men of the town are solid, substantial citizens, k"epin« well up with the lanes and showinn push and enterprise in all their trun-'JictionH. The population is a'uoiit (1,000. J, E. MoOarvin tt Co,. ^launfactm-ers of Trunks, Valises, liaj^s, etc, Water Kt, -A review of the many industries of Herlin would be mani- festly very incomplete if mention were not nnide of .1. K. ^Nlctiarvin iV Co., inanntaloyer in IHT'.l. ainl carried on by him till (iet , IHH'.t, when it was bouulit bv Messrs. .leri'iniah and >Iosiah llby, and has since been conducted by tlMin, Pefore enter in^; the fomulry business they were successfully entiajied for some years in tl.e stove an-ned out is of a luLlh ipiality and embraces amoiit; other thines a patent clothes drier ami wasting pan. and in these two iirtiel s a specialty is ma.le, .Vside from this, the work of the livni is mostly repairiu;,', and is local in its nature, con- lined to the town and snrroundinf,' country. Per- sonally, the Messrs. Kby are Canadians ; they ar.' thorruHh mechanics, possess splendid executivi- ; abilities and are reliable, bein^; hij;hly esteemed j in the community. Berlin Folt Boot Co., Ueorye Uumpel.— The business of manufacturint; felt boots and stocli- in^s in Herlin was tirst established in IHd" by Mr. .]. U. Feick, svho < o' luctcd it on a comparii- tively small scale foi sr.ine .ears, out with imiil- fereiit success, and finnliyit I'e'l i;tothe band- ■ t Mr. Jacob Y. Shant', wl.t. oum.i ;.4 it until I ' • H. L. J Stieet -l'"lc juve and fr pi'.ilit or aJ rroniin 'Utl iii'ss ill Herl li material, Wllil'll llfl- CXCcUfMt foot ••r)Vl'liimH for tllCMC (A|>oMc(l to the cold wcalhiM'. tlif iiiiMicity of tlir w irks hciiiK alioiit IIOII |iair« per day. 'I'lu' iMiiiliiin'ry iiMcd in all of the IrtcKt and tnoHt Irii- pi-ovcd, conHistinu of pickirs, canliTs. fnllin^ Mmcliini'K and fl•ltin^; inichini'H, almi a piit.Mit lu ■' A llOduirHu powi'r I'njjinc in nNnl in ilriviny ti nmi'liiiKTV. Till' annniil ontpnt of the workH , over JKIK.OlHI and tlic I'himi' I4 driviii to its nt tnimt to (111 onlirH wliici nf daily coming in from all over the I lominiiui, I .tnployiiicnt i« furniHiad t 1 70 conipi'tcnt luindn. Mr. Hnnipi'l is a nativf of (lorniaiiy ami i« a «i'ntli'inaii of marked hitsi- m ■!« aliilily, pnHJianil I'ntiMpriHc, ami is cHtalih It ill;,' a IdiMini'HH ulioHi' fnlMi'i' liinitn (niinot l.c fnrotold. lie IK a piililii^ spiriti'd liiiillnniin and luiH MfrVL'd in tliecoiincil and in held in tlu' ldi;li('nt fxtiiinitioii ill tilt) cuiniiinnity. H. L. Janzan, Klorint and NiirMcry. Kinj; Stivi't -I'KiWi'iH, bciiij,' thf i'niM(ii) of (Htcrnr I'Vt' and rrit'iidHliip, llicii- cnltnrf, ujiitlicr for pi-olit oi' ut a pastinu' is a plcaHunt occupation. I'r.>niin ntly coion'ctcd with ihiH branch of hu^i. 11 ■'•H ai Hurlni 1^ Mr. 1[ |,. .hui/.n, whose uieen I, niHi'H uro on Kiii>; Htivct. Air. .laii/cn lirst t;irtcd hiTu in lH7i» on rathor a Hinall ncalc, and which ban yradnally jjrowii to be of I ulic pro I'ortioiiH. His honHcH, three in mnnber, have an urea of some H, ()()() s(|nare feet of ylass covering;, are fitted np with the latest improvements, ancl liented by some '.MID feet of I inch hot water pipes cxteadiiiHaronnd and throntih the huildincs. I'nder I IK' tables here are to be b>iinil roses, lilies. livacintliH, crysanthenmms, a/elias, palms and 101 I'nillesH variety of tropical and hot bonse plants and flowers. In addition to the ;^reen houses, Mr. .lanzeii has (jniti' a nnnda'r of hot beds for the propagation of early liidbH and (ilantM, it reipdr- int; ;i.")ll siisb. each M.\(; fei t in si/e to cover them. Ml'. •Ian/en also bi.s a nnrsery. coveriiiL; some four acres of land, and containim; all kinds and vari- elics of frnit and ornamental trees and shrnhs. I'rom tlu! t;reen bonses he furiiish(;s cut flowers. Iioiiipiets, decorations ami floral otferiiiyH : from the hot beds early ilower and vegetable plants, while bis nursery stia-k is sold by agents and tjoes nil over the eonntry, and has, wherever sold ;;«ined a hit^b reputation. Personally, .Mr. ,Jan- z>Mi is a (ierinan by birth, but has ived in Canada the past thirteen years, lie is a very pleasant fjeiitleniaii and lakes an active interest ill the welfare of the town, boldinj,' the respon- silile positions of Ueeve and School trustee. I'l lepboiie connection. J E Staebler. Insiiranee .Vueiit. Kin;; Street. ~.\monf4 the agencies condtictinji this line of bnsi- iiess in this part of the comity none are more dcservinjf of mention and none more fully enjov the confidence of the public than Mr.' J. Tit. St^iebk-i-, ;;eiiur!il, fire. life, and accident in.suriince : ttu'ent .)ii Kinj,' Street. This gentleman established I an ayeiicy here in 1H72 witli but little to represent, ' [ but by diligent ami |i«nwveriii»( emtrtty ha« worked nil a wide coniifctioii «nd now reprenentH tbirteun of the larj;eHt, oldeNt uml best tire, and one of the : Hafest life ami accident iiiHiiraiice companieH lliat ■ III buHiiieHH ill Canada. Kih record nn a lire insurance aueiit Ih pbenominal. ami is not siir- pHHsed or eipialleil anywhere in .\inerica or in the world ; tbecompameH be repri'MeiitH carrviiiK rink* amoimtiiiK to over I.IHMI, 0(1(1 dollarH. ' In tbix vicinity the entire lohses paiil by bini clnriiiK fm I term that be bis liceii in biisincsH JniM amounted to the Hinall Hiim of !(7'> ' Hars In aildition to till iiisnraiice liiiHineM.', '.unc, be carries on, ho has been en^ai^eil in sev i-nl ; . .reliterprises hIiico lie located lu're, and i« ne eiiKiiUe after tb interests of tlieir business. F ».' I f i'l J 1. 1 1 110 TOWN OF BERLIN •*i i Armbrust, Ob«rholtx«r & Co., BIukh hikI Slippers, Kiiif; St.— Tlie Shoe and Slipper indus- try numbers ftniong its ranks niany prominent citizens, and as this commodity is one of the pri- mary essentials of the attiro of both sexes, the- trMd'e takes deservedly hiyh rank aniont^ the in- dustrial pursuits of a community. Anions those who in this line have trained a lioe a horse so that he would not need slioeiii;^ iifjain for several months. .\iid even now. the siiiie idea prevails anioiiL,' some classes. Nnw. Iiowever. the blacksniitli who understands his business puts the shoes on so as to lienelit the horse's foot and cure it if deformed or diseased, .\moiiy the mechanics of this town who come inider the head of proyressive blacksmiths is Mr. .lacol) (1. (iood. whose shop is located on Kiii^ Street. Mr. (looil lirst opened a shop in Herliii 111 l.^s-J. haviii,L! Iieeii for nine years before that followiiii; his trade in Walleiistein The liusiness which he does is mostly horse-shoeint; and tjeiienil ' I'l'jiairinj,'. and his patrons come from all parts of '. the town iiiid cninitry adjacent V'.vvv siiu'c the , inception of tln' enterprise has it nut with success, and so thoronu'lily does Air. (iood understand it in all its details that his customers stay with him frniii year to year, while new oiu"^ are constantlv liriiij.1 added. His shoji is well loratel and con- veniently arranged for the uses towhicdi it is put. and is titled lip with all proper tnols ami appli- ances to do lirst class work. AD'. (Iood is an .\iiierican. Iiaviuti been Ijorn in Ohio. He is a social, courteous jieiitleinan. and full nf the eiier.i.'y and eiiter(irise peculiar to .\mrricaiis. H. Waldron. Veterinary Suryeon, Queen Street. — One of the most successful of the skilled practi- cal veterinary surf^eons in this section of the country is I'rofessor II. Waldron. who has given his special attention to the ailments and diseases of horses and cattle for a number of years. He is a graduate ot the Toronto Veterinarv Cidlege, and is especially adapted and (jiialified to treat all diseases of animals. He possesses a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the horse and his diseases, and knows bow and when to apply the proper remedies. He has specially adajited stables on Queen street, with accommoilations for four horses, where a skillful and painstaking groom is in attendance. Prof. Waldron is a native of Kng- land and has resided in this country for l-'i years. He is a remarkably successful veterinary surgeon. He was in practice for two years in Ayr, previous to coming to Fierlin. where he has also been over live years estiiblished in business. He has become popular during his sta\ in this town, and his services are highly appreciated by owners of horses and cattle, who cominend him in the highest terms as an experienced, reliable and thoroughly i|uali- tied veterinary surgeon. He fiiriiishes medicine and gives his personal attention to all calls and makes a specialty of surgical operations. OoorgOlCloin.Hutcher. Market House— There is no branc'i nf hiimaii industry of more import- ance than thai which furnishes the people with lu'ovisions. .Next to bread, beef, pork and mutton are among the most inipnrt.uit articles of food with civilized nations, and the enoniious demand for these food supplies has resulted in the estab- lishment of extensive houses in every large trade centre. In this particular. Berlin is not behind other towns as introduced by the house nf Mr. Ceorge Klein, which occupies a |)roniiiienl place here, both on account of its long eslablishment and the unality of the goods which it carries. The premises occupied as a retail store in the market building, are -i.'i.x'J.-i feet in dimensions and conveiiiently fitted ii]). The biiildiii.; used for pnrk-packing is on Hently street, ainl is :i(l\ 1(1 ft. in size. The puk he uses, he buys from the farmers in the country round about, and after if is properly cured is sold to bis customers, or at wholesale to the provision stores. Air. Klein thoroughly understands the biiaiiiess in winch he is engaged, having first started in it at Preston ill l.s.">."i, and removing to this town in l.HCO and continuing in it all the time since. When he first started it was on a very small scale, but now he sells at both wholesale and retail, and he is known far .iiid wide. Air. KKin is a {lernian by birth. His house is one that is amply entitled to a |iro- niinent positinii in the trade by reason of the fair a;.d hniioralilr manner of transacting business which has always been characteristic of it. ■ I I 112 TOWN OF WATERLOO WATERLOO. !•> : ' In 180() Abraham Krb with a party of 40 otherH from FrankHii County, I'enn., piircliasea a tract of lino acres, which embraced the (jrincipal portion of wliat is now the town of Waterloo. A Srist mill was erected in 181(1 by Mr. Krb, but .Jacob Snyder was, a few years later, «eneral merchant and leading man in the settlement. Up to IrtHO the immigrants wlio came into the town were mostly from Pennsylvania, but after that date they came direct from (lermany. In IH.-.l the population of Waterloo was 'ioO, principally of German birth, and there were two churches, Lutheran and ICvan- gelical. The settlement was incorporated as a village in 1857. Since that date the progress of the town has been steady and its manufacturing interests have increased almost annually. Tliey embrace distilleries, breweries. Hour mills, furniture factories, button factories, tanneries, planing mills, agricultural imi)lemant works, iron foundries, etc. The manufacture of woollens is very extensively carried on, employing a large number of hands. The place is also a well known insur nnce centre. Waterloo is located on a branch of the Grand Uiver two miles north-west of Berlin. It has excellent water power, which is well utilized. It has churches of four denominations, two telegraph offi<:es, a bank and two printing offices. The Chniiiu-lc and the Cdmidi^-lwr lliiiii'riifreiiml lire "iiublished here. A branch of the Grand Trunk connects it with the main line at Berlin. Its present population is over M.OOD. With the nucleus of nuuuifactures which Waterloo contains it is bound to become a large commercial centre. Commercial Hotel. Jacob Sevier, King Street. Waterloo.- Prominent among the liotels in Waterloo is the well known " Connnercial, ' conducted during the past eight years by :\Ir. Jacob Sevier, who was previously engaged in the same line of business in New Hamburgh. 'J'he building occupied is a haudsonie three storey brick structure with cupola in front. It is (ifixlOH feet in dimensions. There are in the house .{ii bedrooms, two i)arlors, dining room, two sample rooms for the use of commercial men and bar. The bedrooms are well lighted and ventilated and comfortably furnished ; the ("i .ling room is large and tastefully furnished, while the menu is all tlial tlie tnoni faslldiuUn could desire, containing as well as all the delicacies of the season the more substantial viands, the niifiiu- being unexception- able . The bar is well furnished with imported and domestic wines and licpiors and ciuars. Kni- ploviiient is furnished to seven courteous and attentive assistants who are ever on the alert to anticipate the desires of the guests. The rates of the house are *1 per day, special rates being made to pernianent boarders. Mr. Scyler is a native of Canada. Me is a genial and painstaking host ; and a geiitlenian well adapted for the business he so ably conducts. Oeorge SugglM, I>ivery. Duke Street. --There is nothing more pleasant than to drive a tine horse, or more healthful than a ride tlirough thecountry on an easy going one. It happens very often, how- ever, that it is not convenient to either own or keep one ; hence the necessity of livery stables. Waterloo has several of these, prominent anion : them being that kei-t by Mr. George Siiggitt, on ' Duke Street. The livery was first started in 1H82, on King Street, but removed to its |)reseiit (|uar ters in 1«S7. It was at first started on (juite a small scale, hut few horses being kept, hut it hie- grailually extended itself, until now M\: Suggitt does an extensive and increasing business. Ill the stables one will tind (|uick stepping and spirited liorsi's for gentleineii, and geiitk and easily con- trolled ones for ladies. Buggies, carriages or hacks for wediliiig or other occasions are furnished |iromptlv and on short notice. The stables an' liigh, airy and well lighted, and the horses aii'l buggies lire kept in first class shape, everything being in its proper place and in cirder. Mr. Suggitt is a native Canadian, a genial and jileasant gen tleiiian, aiul knows the good ijnalities of a horse wdieii he sees it. Andrew Roekel »> Sone, Builders and I ur- nitnre Dealers.- -I'ldiniiunt among the busine-s ineii .-f WtUerlo.-. i- the tivi.i of Messrs. Andre" Uockel A- Sons, builders, contractors, music aii.l furniture (balers and undertakers, whose place is R E P R E S E N T A T I V E ]UT S I N K S S M E N 118 'enii., piircliiiHud a ■n of Waterloo. A ■, fieiieral merchant i town were mostly 1 tlie poimlation of [itlieraii and Kvan- tlii' pro-iress of tlie it annually. They tanneries, i)laninf{ if woollens i« very well known insur- irtli-west of Berlin, ilenoniinations, two iiicliei- IlKiii'ntUi'Uiul line at Berlin. Its erloo eontains it is lied with imported •s and citrars. Kni- ven conrteoUH and 3ver on the alert to nests. The rates of ial rates hein;; made Sevier is a native of 1 painstakins^ host for the business he )uke Street. -There til drive a tine horse, throMfjh the country lens very often, how- it to either own or Dy of livery stahles. e, promineiil ainoii: Geort;e Siit,'f,ntt, on first started in IHH'i, to its present ipuir started on ijiiite a ■iiit; kept, hut it ha-, til now >[r. Sui^fiitt 11^ husiness. Ill till' epiiiiifi and spirited itK and easily con ijit!ies, earriayes or •asious are furnislud e. The stahles an' uul the horses ami ■is shape, everything 1 order. Mr. Kut>j;iit 1 anil (ileasant fjen i]iialities of a hor'-i' 1, Builders and Fur- aiiioii)^ the husine-s i.f Messrs. Andre"' tractors, music ainl kers, whose place i^ on Kinj" Strc.'t. The business was established by Jlr. Andrew Bockel several years aRo on cpiite a «mnll scale, and has steadily yrown, until now a very extensive trade is done In 1HM7 the business had (,'rown to such an extent that Mr. Hockel admitted as partners his four sons, Henry J., Charles N., (Justave B, and Adoljih .1. Hockel. In building they have done some very eyteiisive work, having had the contracts for the larj^est liiiildin)4s, both imhlic and private in the town. Ill furniture a i/ood business has been done, which is constantly increasing. In music merchandise •one can buy anythiii',' from the .lew's harp and harmonicum of the small boy to the costly ])iaiio for the rich and refined lady In undertakiiit,', a full and complete stock is kept of cothiis, caskets, shrouds and robes ; a liearse and carria^;es heiiif,' furnished, niylit calls atteiideil to. and full ch»rf,'e taken of funerals, wdieii desired, .\nother feature i4 the uiidertakiu',' department is enibalmini^ the dead, which Mr. liockel attends to iiersonallv. The premises occuiiied are 20 x Hd feet in dinieii- sioiis and two stories hii,'h ; while em|iloynieiit is j.'iveii to many skilled workmen, the mmiiier rany- lut;, accoi'diuf,' to the season, and the work on lianil, from four to twenty. :\Ir. .\ndrew Korkel. the senior member of the firm, is a (iernian by birth, hut came to Canada in IH.")."), his sons are Caiia- ilian born. They are all courteous and social <,'.intleinen, and have ^ood mercantile staudiii;,'. I'liey are public siiirited and take an active inter- est in municipal matters, and (he welfare of the tnwn. the senior member of the from haviiifj held in:uiy public offices ; captain of the tire ilepart- nicnt, constable, school trustee and councillor. In connection they carry on the watchmakiiifj and jewelery business, conducted by Mr. Henry Ihasseler, who is son-in-law to Mr. .\ndrew liiichel. I nients he makes will be borne out by facts. The I same holds yood with the organ that he offers. .\ ! point Mr. VVanless seeks to im|)ress on his custom- ; ers is, not the weak points of other machines, but : the merits of his. He keei)s also all parts of ' these machines,' and can supplv those who are so I unfortunate as to break any of the attachments. I .Mso oil. thread and needles Mr \Vanles.s is a ('aiiadian by l)irth| a cultured and relined gentle- man, and is ever ready to show the merits of his tloods. Geo. A. Wanlosa, Ayent for Sewin;^ Machines, Kini; Street, Waterlno.-'riic reliability of an a^cnt depends very much on the ijuality of the i^iiods which he has to offer. If they have' real merit, and he can [irove what he says by results, he has no hesitancy in recommeiiiline them to the piihlii' fieiierally. If, on the other hand, the floods uie pom-, he cannot brine them before the people in their true linht. I'roiniiieiit aiiioiii; those who have substantial -loods to offer is Mr. den, .\. Waidess, sewint; machine aeeiit, whose place of liii-iiness is on Kiiit4 Street. This agency was first estalilished by Mr. .1 jliii Wanless in IhI'A, and by him conducted until IS.SO, when the present ]ini- prietor took possession, and has continueil it since. Mr. Wanless is a^eiit. and has fnr sale the " Uaymond," "New Home" and "Wheeler iV Wilson " sewiiif" machines, and the Mason iV Hamlin Cabinet Orfjan. These sewiii;,' machines iile reliable, well-known, and are acknowled^'ed to stand at the head of the loiiji list of these use- fid household articles, while the Mason A- llanilin Orjjan is everywhere acknowledged to li'id all others. Mr. Wanless has been in the aeeiiey business soloiii^, and has made so thoroui,'h ii stiidv of the different machines on the market, that he has no hesitancy in recommending those that he offers, kiiowiiif,' well that all the state- Frederick Kail, Cigar :\Ianufactnrer, King "■treet. -.Vmong the eiiterprisiiii> business estab- lishinents of this town whose operation are worthy of record in a work ilevoted to the comnier- <-ial au'l manufacturing interests of this portion iif Western Ontarii , is that of Mr. Fiederick Keil, manufacturer of cigars. The factory is located on King Street, where he gives em|)loyment to a iiiiiuher of experienced assistants. The cigars mamifactured by Mr. Keil are from carefully selected feaf. and many of his brands are received with the utmost ap|M-oval by the best judges of tobacco in the town and surrounding country. The most pnimlar and in general reipiest are the Conductor's I'nncli, S.K.. Little Star, Morning I'aper, Viola and Silver Ash ; and to order, an i extra brand, the H(uiry Clay. In conseipience of the exi'ellent and standard quality of the cigars I here prepared for market, he has an established trade, chiefly through Western Ontario, and often finds the demand for some of his special brands , til ex,-eed his ability to supply them, yet he aims at all times to keep a full stock of the best grades : constantly on hand. T'lioiigh comiiaratively of recent date, having been started In IHHII, yet he enjoys a wide popularity. Mr. Keil is a native Canadian, courteous and social, and delights to tell of the merits of his cigars. All his cigars are Havana filled. Mr. Kiel ilojs his own travelling. Waterloo Meat Market. .lolm Fisher, dealer in all kinds of fresh and salt meats, pork, lard, sausages, etc, — Among the butchers of Waterloo there are none who keep a l)etter class of meats, or cater more to the wishes of their patrons than Mr. .lohii Fisher, on King Street. This gentle- man has been established in business since 1874. Tlu' stock is a complete one, and embraces fresh, salt and smoked meats of every description, dried beef. pork, lard, sausage, etc. To meet the require- meiitsof his customers Mr. l'"'isher kills from ten to twelve head of cattle a week in addition to small stock, and makes a specialty of lard, which is of the finest purity and quality. Mr I'isher buys ill large quantities for cash, and on the jirin- ciple (if quick rales and small profits, his custom- ers get the benefit of moderate prices, ami as such his trade is steadily increasing. All orders receive pnnnpt attention and goods are delivered to any part of the town Mr. Fisher is a Swiss by birth, but has lived in Canada for the past thirty-three years, where he has ea'-ned a well deserved repu- tation as a solid and reliable man of business, while for the obtaining of meat supplies his estab- lishment will be found a most desirable one. ^1 114 TOWN OF WATERLOO Ontario Mutual Llfa Aasuranoe Company. HOAHI) OK DIHHC'l'OHS. I. E. Bowman, ]''.sy.. M.I'., Vremileiit, Waterloo. C. M. Tavi.ou, Ksy,, ht \'irc Vn-xiiWul. Waterloo. HoHKiiT Mr.i.viN, Ksg., ■'lul Via' I'rvxiikiit. (Juelpli. KollKUT Hmiiii, Ksy Ai.KiiKii HdsKiN, Bs(^, Q.C. Jamks Hni'K, Esg., B. M. BiiiTioN, Ksg., g.C, FiiANcis C. Biirci:, Key , JuiiN Maiiuhai.i.. ICsg . J. Ki:iiii KiHKKN, lOsy . E I', Ci.r.MKNT, lOsg., Hon Wii.riiKii LAiuiti:. Kincardine. Toronto Ottawa. ] Kin^Hton. Hamilton. : Lonilon. i Toronto, i Berlin- Anhabaskaville, Que After many years of trial it lias been found that the mutual system of life assuranee is ui- eomi)arably the best, and the ever watchful public have found that out to their advantage. The old systems do not meet the wants of the people so well as that just mentioned. The liistory of The Ontario Mutual Life has beeu, from the beHinninf,' \\\) to the present time, a record of success, alike creditable to its foundei-s, its hoanl of directors, its officers, and its staff of agents. Success be-^ets success. The growtli of the Company has been rapid, healthy and constant, slunviui; in each year, since its establishment, a M'^in in member- ship : a yain in premium receipts; a t;aiu in interest receipts ; a yain in assurance in force: a pain in {^ross income ; a >.;ain in new business : a ^ain in su'rplus, ami a fiain in readily convertible cash assets. In fact, tlie object of all connected with its affairs has been to nnike it one of the best, the nuist substantial and enduring C(un- WATER L P 0.0 NT. January, IHIIO, while tliH daily income from pre- miums is over f 14,00 a day. This is an excellent showing and speaks in the hijjhest terms for the progress the Company is making, and the popu- larity in whiclj it is held by the general public. The offices of the Company are prominently lo- cated and tastefully fitted up, and are presided over by a corps of efficient and accommodating assistants. Those desiring to insure cannot do better than to call on Mr. Hendry, who is a. pleasant and social gentleunm and ever ready to talk of the merits of his Company, or any of the C!ompany'a agents in the leading towns and cities of the Dominion. The Company is maiuiged solely in the interests of its members, and its general business is controlled by a board of direc- tors elected by the policyholders. All the prutits are returned aimually to its members in reduction of their premiums. The President is Mr. 1. K.Bow- man, >r.l'., and the Secretary Mr. W. H. Kiddell. W. Welle ft Son, Dentists. — Standing in the front rank of the dental profession of the country Dr. W. Wells iV Son have been eminently activeand successful in their practise. Dr. Walter Wells lirst commenced the practise of dentistry here m lH(')!t, having previously passed an examination before the K'oyal College of Dental Sui-gery in Toronto. His" son, C. W. Wells, having studied with his father, passed his examination at Toronto in 1H.H3 and then went to I'hiladeliihia, and took the course of Dental Surgery at I'ennsyl- vania College, passing tliere in 1HS7. Dr. Weils A' Son make every description of artificial teeth set in gold, silver and platinum with a continuous artihcial gum. With all tlie improvements in tliis line they keep fully posted : tlieir large and con- stantly increasing business recpiiving a corresijund- ing ainonnt of appliances of tlu' most effective ign and construction. Anesthetics are useil with the best effect in extracting teeth. Tlieir dental rooms are reiilete with every modern acces- sory of the jirofession. while tlie>' guarantee hrst- chiss work ill every partii'uhir. Their offices ami reception rooms are situated mi King street and are handsomely fitted up. They are Canadians by birth, pleasant and social gentlemen, and have the full conliilence of tlieir patrons who come frnni the best and most iiiHuential citizens. Dr. Walter Wells is line nf the Stockholders of the WaterloM Woollen Manufacturing Co. and also of the )ominion Life Assurance Co panics of its kiml. That success has so far at- tended their efforts, the present admittedly high financial standing of the Conii)any aliundantly proves. The bcaiUpiarters of this Compiiiiy are here under tlie general iminagenieiit of ,Mr. Wil- liam Hendry, a gentleman well versed in all insurance matters, and an eminently t general utility in every household, and thus give-, to this business an importance of more than ordinary signilicance. This hnsiness was estab- lished iiy Sir. Hohmeier in lf<7'J, and he h:e^ oecupied'his present (piarters since If^H,^. which ej< towns and cities ))iuiy is managed nienihers, and its y a board of direc- rs. All the profits inbers in reduction nit is Mr. I. K.How- [r. W. H. Hidden. .--Standinti in tlie iioii of the country iiiiiL'iitlv activoand Dr. Wiiltcr Wells f dentistry here in 'd an e.xamiiiation Dental Suryery in Us, having studied I examination at it to I'hiladeliihia, lur^ierv iit L'eiinsvl- I ISS?'. J)r. Wells f artificial teeth set ivitli a continuous iprovenicnts in thi-i leir laijie and con- liriiiya correspoiiil. the most effective ii'stlielics are used ;'tiii^! teeth. Their very iiioderu acce<. hey j^unraiitee tirst- 'I'lieir oflicos and Ml Kin^; street and hey are Canadians I'litlenu'ii. and have rolls whii come from ti/iiis. Dr. Walter ■rs of the Waterloo and iilso of the r in Stoves, Tin. etc., patentee and d Milk Can.— Tlu' t of Mr. Phillip iricty of articles nt lold, and thus ^ive-, .nco of more than hiisiness was estali- ls7'2. luid he hu-; since ISH.s, which ieiit,each •211x80 fee; r dues iiu exteli>Ui i, raiif^es. hardwavr The iissnrtnient <>i y tine, and incliid.- ■turers which hav'' if cxpi'riouce. Thv aiiiin^ to the fieiiend ary variety of nu r chandise usually found in extensive establish- ments of this kind. In connection with this line of business Mr. Ilohmeier also conducts a nliimb. iiiy department, in which branch he has been eminently successful. lie does every kind of pliimbinij, fitting U)) private residence, business houses and public hiiihliinis, eflicieiitly executes all t!as and steam lifting' and carries n fiill line of yiis fixtures, chandeliers and brackets. Kmplovineiit is f^iveii to three experienced assistants, and all the surroundiiiK country. He keeps a full line of I'hiylish and American cloths and suitin).;s, tlin* eniiblin',' him to meet the wants and tastes iif all, while he guarantees his work to he as represented and his prices to be as low as i.-i consistent with yood busiiiesa [irinciples. Jlr. Martin is a (iernian by birth, but has lived in Canada since IH;")',) ; he is courteous and social, and takes ii lively interest in niuidci))al iiffaiis and has been honored by the citizens with responsible public trusts. For the work^m done under the personal .supervision of , past six years he has heen'a member of the town "' council, iiid durhifi the greater part of that time Mr. Ilohmeier, who is a thoroughly practical plinnber. Mr. Ilohmeier is a Canadian liy birth, a social, pleasant {gentleman, takes an a(^tive interest in municipal matters and represented the town in the comicil for eij^lit years. Alexaniler House. -las. Alexander, propr., Kiiif,' Street.— Aiiionf< the hotels in the Kastern section of the town descrviiiji of pat- ronafie, is the Alexander House, liu-ated (111 Kiiii; Street. The house is newly iiiiilt, having been ojiened no l(ni{i and samiile rooms, and a well-stocked bar. where is to be found the best brands of wines and liipiin-s anil the choicest imported and domestic ciyars. The iliniii^' roiiin is cosy and neat, will seat forty quests, and in it is supplied, by coinpetent and pli saiit assistants the delicacies of the season as well as the most substantial food : while the cook- im; is ail that the most fastidious could (ksire. In addition lo the house tlieic is (irst-class stabliiii,' .•iccominodatidii fur twenty-hve horses, thus making,' it c nv f'lr the farming coimniinitv has been chairman of the Property Committee. Bowman House, Henry /immermann. pro- (irietor, King Street. -In the number and ijuality of her hotels Bei-lin is strongly represented, and ainoii'ist those liuldin;; a hiyli "reputation for the enibodiinent of all those essentials to a lirst-class establishment must be inentioned the liownian ^ ■nieiit .----- house heiii^; newly built, has all inodern accoininodatioiis. and evcrytliin^ is scriipuoiisly neat and clean, and a liome-like feeh'nt; pervades the entire establish ment. .Mr. .-Vlexander, the [iroprietor, is a Scotch- man by birth, hut has lived in Canada for the past l.S years, pleasant and courteous, alive to the interest of his hotel, ami with his assistants keenlv lookii f-'IKsts. John Martin. :\Iercliaiit Tailor, Kiiiu Str.'et. I'o ;i, L'reat ext<>nt a straiiiier can he jmlucl |,y the ne.itness and lit of his (dotlies If well dress cd he makes a uoml impression: if shabbilv at- tiii'd. hut little notice is taki'ii of him It becomes one, therefore, not onlv to wear yood clothes, but those that lit him as \,-ell ; and to this end we imisl consult and employ first-class tailors. I'roni- iiieiit anions tjiis class of business men in Water- loo is Mr. .lohn .Martni. whose estahlisliinent is "11 Kinu Street. Air. Martin commenced for him- self in IS.sl ; f(n- the 12 pieceelnn; years haviiit; been employed b\ different dry yoods iiiercli;ints asciitliT, w-lien they fjot an order for a suit of I'lothes. The business from its ince|itioii has mi-t with tlatterni),' success, the (lualily of the work tiinied out and the promptness with, which it is lilted, yettinu liini customers from all House, located on Kin;.' street. 'I'lie locaticm of fie hotel is most ehV;ihle, hi'iiij^ near the station, a Ijacent to the m.arket and in the midst of the Imsiness portion of the town the bnildinu, in all its iippomtments and eipiipments is admirahlv adapted to the purposes for which it is used, while the proprietor and his assistants are eflicient and experienced in tl e duties of their |)ositioiis, conipeteiil riiakini; the Howniiiii House paiticul.u'lv inviting utter the welfare of his to home iiatrons and the travellini; pulillc. The Imildiui; -is a substantial brick strucliire. three stories ii, Ik itiht and heiiiy 110x124 feet in dimen- sions. It contains thirty-three well lifihted, and airy bedrooms, jiarlor and sitting rooms, four sample rooms for the use of commercial travellers, a well stockcl liar, where are found the best beer, wine, licpiors and ciuais. and a handsomely fitted up diniim room. The dining; room seats ei.;hty quests and in it are ser\ed tlie latest delicacies of the season, as well as the mist substantial fooil. In connection with the hotel is a well arranyed barn and stable, -(.".xl.'id feet in size ami having accommodations for Kill liorses. thus makiin; the hotel a very convenient stoppini; place for farmers, and in this ]iarticiilar line the iiotel has a big pat- ronage. Mr. /iminermann is a (lerinan hv birth and has lived in Ciiiada since 1H4(1. He is a thorou;ilily experienced hotel-keeper and makes an obliL-'iiiL.' and p.upiilar host. parts of Ill) TOWX OF (\V KI.PH CITY OF GUELPH. The City of Guflpli, wljiali has yuiiied tlie sobriciuft of " 'ihv lioyiil City " from tlie fiict llmt it was named in honor nf the reiyniui; family of 10nt,'hin(l. owed itH ori^^iu to Mr. John Call in wlioHe honor the town of Gait was named— tlie father of Sir A. T. (ialt. A company, known as the Canada Conipanj. haviiiK' ac(Hiired a traet of land of -111,(10(1 acres a few miles north of (ialt. which was then a tfonrishini; village. Mr. (ialt, the Comiiany's afjent, with a miinher of men from Dnndas and Ancaster, set ont on the 21st April. liS'JT, to survey ; and they cut the first tree in tlie elearin-! where now the city stands, on St. (ieorye's J)ay, .Xpril 'iHrd, of the same year, (iuelph hecame an incor- porated village on the 2;h(l April, 1M71I. It is ailmirably locate:!,- Ttfi.OH. The net profits for the year isss, after paying all costs of management, municipal taxes, interest on deposits and debentures, etc.. were S-H.0">!1.^1. Owing to the continued eiilargeni'-'iit ,nf the society's business it was rendered neces- sary during the year to increase the capital stock. ami 1.000 shares of 1150 each were issued and readily taken up at a premium of twenty i)er cent. The society was incorporated to lend money upon real estate mortgages and municii>al debentures; it is authorized to receive money on deixjsit in its savings branch, and to issue land mortgage deben- tures for more jiermaiient investment. These debentures are purchased largely by executors, trustees and municipal councils, and those to whom ample security and the prompt payment of interest are essential considerations. During the last eight years the de|)Osits and ,'ain on I'erth street. Soon after this wa.i sold to Mr. .lolin Watt, and :\Ir. Robertson then binlt the present factory, on Mitchell street and Kramosa road ; this was in lH;Vi. He started business in the new buildinf,', and continued it till iHlif), when his son, Adam Kobertson, jr., hou^jbt an interest in the Viusiiu-ss ami the style of the firm was (diant,'ed to Adam Kobertson it Son. Tins continued till IHH'i when :\Ir. Robertson, sr , (lied and since that time the son has conducted the Inisiiiess. continuing the firm name of Kobertson iV Son. The premises consist of a substantial stone structure oO.xHO feet and two stories biijh, the lower part oein^' the machine sho)) proper and the upper Hoor a pattern shop. Adjoiniiif,' this main building is an engine room l-")X.'il) ft., then n niouldiiig slioi) ilOx'.IO feet and then still another, a main boiler shop HO.'iMO with win),'; then varimis departments, however, are connected ami the en- tire ImildinH is one solid structure. In addition there is an office and several sheds for storiiifj material, and an ojien yard of about one fourth of an acre. The buildinj,' is a niodd of neatness and is fitted up with the latest improved machin- ery for the nninufactine of boilers, entwines, mill machinery and f^cneral rejiairiiif^ of all kinds. The ImsMiGss, which was started on a very small scale, lias met with the most i)ronouiiced success, the work done by the firm bein;,' known in all the country round about for its excellence and tine (iiiish. Two eiif^iiies, a fifteen and a six horse power are used to drive the machinery of the foundry and emiiloyment isj,'iveiito fifteen skilled nieclianics in the various departnjents. Mr. Hiibcrtson, the proprietor, is a Canadian by birth hut of Scotch descent ; he is a social, courteous gentleman and tboriniijhly understands the busi- ness ill which from a boy he lias been educated. The Noted Tea Store. .1. K. McKldcrry, deiiler ii; (iroceries. Crockery, (ilassware, etc., etc.. 2 Day's Block. — The most ininortant indn«trv m any country is that which deals with the food ! supplies of the people. Next to bread and meat, ■ in 11' tion to necessaries, comes -groceries, but it nnist be admitted that so far as extent of opera- tions is cinicerned, (groceries take the leadiiij,' part. One of tbeoldest estahliahod houses in this line in the city is that of Mr. J. K. McHlderry, dealer in uroceries, crockery, >,'liissware, etc., at No. 'J Day's Hlock. This business wasestablisbed in iHCiT hv >[r. K. Carroll and himself at this, stand. Ill IHiid Mr. Carroll sold it to Mr. .\lc. I'dderry who has continued it siiiL,'roceries, at Nos. 17 it 111 Wyndham Street. The business was first established in iMfil in a small stcu'c on this same street, but it f,'rew to such prop(u'tioiis that the lari;e and commodious premises at present occupied by the firm were moved into in 1^71). The rooms occupied are "lO by SI) feet in size, and have a floor space of some 10.000 sipiare feet. There is an inviting appear- anc(! about the entire place; everything is so neat, clean and tasteful that one must he fully satistieil that what he t,'ets is all riylit. The ^lessrs. Walker deal in all kinds of jihiin and fancy t^roceiies. both wholesale and retail, but make a specialty of oysters, fish and fruit, and of all their goods they keep the best and choicest brands ; the ovsters ('ome from Baltimore and the fruit is imported directly from the best fruit fjrowiii^' countries. Their trade extends all over the ountrv and they send out fresh price lists twice each month. Five men besides the bookkeeper are constantlv employed in the store to do the inside work and tw.o w;a(,'ons are kept busy out- I 118 TOWN OF CUJELPH side. 'V\w individual inenibei-H of tlie flrm are MeHHrs. Hiit^li Wiilker, wlio in ft Hcotclimaii by l)irtli, but liiiH lived in ('iiiiada for the piiBt thirty vi'ivrH, and bis «on, (icurue W. Walker, who waH "horn and rained in (inelpli. 'I'liey are tboToiifjhly representative and proHressive buaiuesH men, and have won the esteem and liood will of all who know tbeni. Ohariss Davidson, j\lanu|{er for the Mutual Fire Insuranee Company for the County of Wellington, West Market Street —There in no simile interest that affeetH thebuHineHw community with the same deyree of importance as tlnit of a sure protection ayainst loss by tire. Tliis result can he secured only throuf,'h the medium of a well refiulated, honestly conducted tire insurance company, one that not only issues a policy, hut adjusts the probable loss as soon as such is stated and clearly known. A well known and solid lire insurance company is that of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of which Mr. (,'harles Davidson is the highly esteemed mana},'er. This Company is conducted on the cash mutual system. They have )iow upwards of H,0O(l sub- scribers on tiieir list, fjentlemen well known in business circles and of fjood tinancial standiiij^. The chief part of the business is done in Western Ontario, and the Company is considered one of the best and strongest in the I'rovince. Mr. l)avidson is a native of Scotland, but came to this country forty-eif^ht years a>,'o, and settled in St. 'J'liiinnis, thence he went to Fin^jall, and finally came to (iueliih. where for some time he was enyafled in mercantile pursuits, and was after- wards in the ot'lice of .Mr. Webster, as valuator nnd commissioner of the Trust and Loan Com. pany. Since Is'iO Mr. Davidson has been identified with the insurance business, and in IH.jf) he became nnmatjer of the Company with which he is now connected, and to his ener;;y and ability is due much of the success of this ort^anization. Nathan Tovall, Furnishing Undertaker, West Quebec Street.- One of the most important and reliable business houses, as well as the oldest in its line in this citv is the coffin warerooms and patronized and from a comparatively small bo- yinniuK, has been built up to its present extensive I proportions. Metalie, walnut an>ent, ISIarket S(|uare.— The office of the yeueral ticket af,'ent in one of the^reat conveniences of mixlern travelling life, for here one nniy obtain all infornuition re- specting dilTerent routes and lines of travel, the cost and also obtain their tickets without the in- convenieni^e and crowding of the railroad ticket offices when they are about starting; and every one I is erowdiuH- Amony those enya^jed in this line of : business in (iuelph is Mr. (ieorfie A. Oxnai'd, whose olilice is on Market S(pnire, This office was established in 18114 by Mr. John .Jackson, who sold it in 1870 to Mr. II, D. IMooreham and he in turn was succeeded in l8Hl by the present pro prietor. Previous to entering this office Mr. ().\- nard was ' '<• eiyhteen years ticket af^ent for the \ tirand Ti unk l{ailr<>ad at their station in this city and is therefore one uf the oldest men in the busi ness in the city. He sells tickets not only for the (irand Trunk, hut for all railroa iifuses new life ami to a certain extent :h conimnnitieB are sction we note t on Waterloo Ave. Stewart. The null ilt of stone, 8(1 x ."iii )ped with the mo-t , and operated liv : river Speed. Tlif -five barrels a dii\. .1 for the proiiii^'; i of the city. The Stewart, are wluiit and barley nieals. and wheat, harlev, pea an. I c.irn meal ; Homethin« which is not done hv anv other n.d s here All yrain before hein;,- nse,l is thoroughly dried ; stones are nse.l forcrushinu it and a series of sieves and fans for dressinu -V tJeneralKriHtint,' business is „ls„ done, and n..ti,iiH' IS newlected t(. niMure tlie utmost satisfaction to custon.ers of the house. Mr. Stewart is a native of Scotland, but has Uved in Canada some thirtv years, is practically ..xperieiice.l in his business and IS possessed of that eiiernv aiiil eiiternrise winch always command succjessl Robsri MitOhall, (ienenil Faiuilv (irocer •',) Wvndliain Street. There is no more important me of business conducted in any commuiiitv than that which deals with the foo.l snppHesof the people. 'I'lie grocery trade is one ,,f the most extensively l.roseeing one of the features .if the li.itel, ami makim' It particiilarlv a farnu r's house, Mr. J. din Haugh the pro|iriet.u-. has ..nlv been c.ninected with the h.inse since April. IHH-), luit is an ohl h.iti'l man, having been in the business in this citv lor the past tifteeii years ; is Ihiylish bv birtli. hut has hve.l in Cana.la mauv v.'ars, and is a cinrteoiis. s.i.'ial an.I .ililii,'iiiy i;eutleinaii, and ever ali\c to the interests of his guests. IS John Davidson. I'ire, Idf.., Accident, Iiisur- aii.'e an.I St.'amship Agency, Market S.piare. A steamship an.I insurance agent has to deal with the c.inifort ..f passengers by recommen.ling and pr.icuring f.ir them proper accomm.xlati.ins when travelling, ami with the general public bv recoin- mendinu t.i them the best insurance, whether in fire, life .ir acci.lent, marine or plate ylass ; hence the desirability of reliable men in this branch of business, for iip.m their reommendation.in iiianv cases, a pers.ni visiting a foreign port will take the steamer an.I route siiyyeste.l bv the agent ; or if he waiits;t.i yet insurance .if ai'iv kimf he will most likelv take a ii.ihcy in the company which the agent claims has , -lost merits. Hol.lin" a [irominent place in tl line .,f business in this city IS \h-. John l)av!,ls,in. Fire, Life rii,] Acci- dent Insurance and Steamship Agent, whose oftice is on :\Iarket S.piare. Commencing in 1871! in City Hall, then in the same block where he now u I ',f- 120 TOWN OF (1 U ELI' II in, witli but II fow coiiUMViiiim, nml (jla«n, ' 'I'he I.loydH and The Dominion. Of Hteaniships , Mr. Davidson has the .\nilior, Cunard ami Do- i minion linew to Liverpool and (llasiiow ; North j (Jerman Lloyd, to lireiiion ; Netherlandtt to i Amsterdain ; Company (ieneral 'I'ranHatlantic, to Havre, and The l''aber, a Mediterranean line, \ to ManloB and IKuioa. TlioHi' companies and linen ; are all rtrHt class in every respect, as a talk with | Mr. Davidson will show. He does not, however, disparage other companies hy sliowint,' their demerits, but makes a point of placing the merits ; of those \u' represents, prominently before the pnblic. His (iftice is in the otVice of the Welling ton Mutual (.11 trround floor, 'il.xdO feet in size, and IH handsomely fitted up and arran^Jed for the pur poses to which it is devoted. Mr. Davidson is ai (Janadian by birth, haviii;^ been Ixirn and raised j in Ciiielph, and is an active, intellitieiit and reliahle insurance and ticket a},'ent and a fjentleman with : whom it is a pleasure to converse. While he | takes no active jiart in municipal mattfU's, leavint" j that for those who have more love for it, be is alive to the military interests of the country, lioldiuti the prominent and responsible position of Captain and Adjutant on the staff of the first brigade of l''ield .\rtillery, the hea() feet in size, and fitted up with all necessary tools and appliances for doiii^i first class work. i;veii from its very first inception the enterprise has met with the most decided success, and Ko well and satisfactin'ily does he do his work that he has been able to keep his customers from year to year, old men telling! their sons that if they wanted f,'ood w irk done on their horses to take tiiem to Mr. Sallows. The work he does is mostly liiu-se shoeiii>i and •.'eiieral repairing, and lie gives employment to three men. Personally, Mr. Sallows is an Knglishman by bivtli, but came to ('anada in ISiiO, and has always lived in (lUelph, mid since he was nnirried in IslO has occupied the saiiic hauKc. He is a jovial, courteous tientle- man and has a warm place in the hearts of his friends. W. M. Mann, Florist. 102 Kin^ street, -The Kiving of flowers has ever been regarded as a mark of love, enteem and reverence, ami their culture to develop a taste for the beautiful in nature. Thus it is that the work of the florist is pleasant, whether pursued as a pastime or as a remuner- ative business. I'roniiiuiit among those actively engaged in this buHineHs 111 (}uel|ih is Mr. W. M. Mann, propri(a( ire employed, but in ids are needed ; tlio Kood and they mo ui to Quebec. 'I'lit ■ves, mits, cardigan in their manufiU'- oolen yarn ia usr.l cial f^entleinan, aii'l 3ord. THE TOWN OF GRA\^ENHURST. To all travellers and tourists to the .Miiskoka District, (iravenliurst is well and f,. „., known ami wa, at one time a ter.niual point of the Xorthern ami Xortli. Western Railwa^ " tZ pn.sent tune ,t is an ni.portant jiimtion for both trains and boats. It is pleasantly and „ , . p.eW Mtuatedon M.iako a Lake in .Muskoka Townsliip. .Mm.koka l.istrict. Il'niiles south w .to W ISJf • "'" '""'''•'' "^ '■-""""• -' ■■''' "■"- ■-""' "< >'-•■-, while from Toronto it is 'lU^riu (iravenliurst was settled in IHTO 1 i„,.,.,,„„.,ted In ISTS. and despite the direful ruvaKea o, a i.H , li astroiLs hre a few years a,... t lie growth of the town has been steady and progres.ivri the centre of a large lumber trade, and possesses a number of saw and shingle mills ,.,. rs ™^:::i:''i;;;;,:;';:;Lri:;,r ■:;*:"„':;":■■•■ ";■" "'•■:•'""•" - U.,.Um. ,.,„,, l„.,„.,.k;,. ,„, UJ „,„ ,|„.k„i .,„, „ . « »■ « I "" ""■■':•"»" ■ »' >■ •;« >■» ■■ Ni|....i.iB.- ■• I<..,„„1,.,- ■.M,„k„k. .. .„,r .. ,„|„,„ -L™ ,1 i , ,t upon Lakes .Mii.skoka, Mosseaii and .lo.sepli. ' ' -^t'^g- run tri.weekly to Umugto „d weekly to llarkway. There are .Methodist, IVesbyterian Considerable ,,iai,tities of himber, shhigles, lath, timber, and produce are shipped i and the .i.se.sse.l valuation of i, il and personal property is close on .•S!'.'(in,(NK). The population exceeds 2,0(M). Muskoka and Georgian Bay Navigation Com- pany, .). .s. Playfair. I'rest. ; A. 1'. Co.kbiuii. (iiiieral Muuager, <;raveiihnrst;.l. A. Link, Sc-y Ticas.— There is no [lart of Canada, or In fact the whole CDiitineiit of .\iiicrica, which olhTs so nuiiy attractive iiKliicemeiits to visitors, tourists anil families, as dta^s the regii>ii known as the Muskoka Lake district. lOvcry year witnesses an iiicreasinu' miinber of incomers, while (J raveiihiirst. ill the greaT majority of case,, is the railiatiiig point. On .\lon. days. Wednesdays and Fridays, the spleiidi,! steel paddle steamer ■• Nipissing '' h'aves this town for various points on the lake to I'.irtCocklHirii, similar jom-neys being made on alternate days, one hour hiter,wliih' a daily stage commiiiiication is kept up with I'arry .Sound amUieorgi.ni liay fili)liii Hlmr|i)i Ih |irii|iri('ti>r, ami wliiili with tliu |iiitriiitii; ariliiur of liin rai'ii, iiH a Koii of tlut " liuiil o' riikt'H," liii Iiiih mo ajitly iiuiiii'il. l"'or iiino yi'iirH Mr. Slmr|Ki lias l.ri'ii proprietor of tliJH Iioiimc, liiit liku mi many iiioni of iiin towiiMiiiuii, hi) niU'erril in tlm iIih- »Htriiiis till' of Si'pt , INH7 ; liowrvir, lii' lm« now ri'liiiilt a Niilwtantial Mtniitinr in whii.'h I'vi-ry niodcin iiiiiviMiriii'i' has lii'iii iiitroiiini'il, whilu till' siiiiitai'V iiri'aii>,'i!nii'ntH air of a iifrlrtt iiiitiirL'. 'I'luri' ari' mm Ui'twci'ii thiily ami forty roonix, large, uhi'i'rfiil ami wi'll-vi'iitiiatiil, flic lionse in winter inoiitlis liiiiij; hcatfil liy Hteani ; hIho pi 'iiHiint Hittini.; rooms, rraiiiiig ami NinokinK rooii a, with large sample iooiiih, a well ii|iiii)peil Imr, otliee, ete,, the whole Iioiim' tliroiiglioiit litilig fiiriiisheil in the most approveil iiKiilern .style. The liilt of fare is always an eiijoynlile one, the lient of \ iamU ami ilelieaeies in season lieiiiK placeil on the talile. .\ bus meet? all trains anliort time .Messrs. .''^eott .V lirowii have built up an excellent trade and coiiiiectioda, and otiier Carbonated Ik-vei.i^e.^, and supply all the gnninier resorts, hotel.s, etc., on train and boat route. Orders by mail have their prompt attention. In connection witli M livery a man is always in attciidaneo, iht\ niKlit, on tliu |iruiiiiMUN. J. P. Cookburn, .stationery and Kancy toiod- .Miiskoka St.. Teleiilion" j'.xehange, 'I elegrapli Ollice, tieneial liisuranee and I icket Aauii ey for liailway and Steaiimhip Lines. — Tliei. uonlil certainly appear to lie an allinity In tweeii the I'ost Ollieii department and tin stationery traile, ami this is exeinplitii d in tin case of Nir. .1. I', ('oikbiirn, of Muskoka street, (iiaveiihiirst, who is piistmaster ami has tie post ollice located in his stationery ami faiie\ goods store. The iinunises occupied are lieatl) litti'd lip, am' contain an excellent stock of books of general and light literature, as well as Hchooj and account hoiiks, stationery foi ladies' nne, tin school and counting house, and counting liou-c KUpplles There is also a line stock of fancy goocU of almost every description, both useful and oriin mental, and seeds, pipes and the choicest l.iands ot tobacco. Mr. !-'ockburn is e'so a nurseryman ainl grows his own plants and transplants tlieni. lie has been establislied ill biiHiness toi' the past liltecii years and lias always been emiueully sue- cessful. He is one of the oldest inhaliltalits ni (Jraveiihiirst. and is one of its most highly esteeiii- eil citizens, being tow n treasurer as well as post master. He comes a|ipareutly of a (iiililic spiritcl family, oiiti brother being an ex-M I'.l'., ainl another, .Mr. Isaac Cockbiirn, liei-,g Mayor ot ( Iraveiihurst. He is a thorough-going business man and is endowed with marked executive ability J. E. Clipshatn, Carriage lluilder. .\Iusk'>k„ St. In no line of irei'liaiiical imlustry lias then' been a more m.irkeil improvement than in thai i4 the mauufacture of carriages, for the vehicles now liiddiiccd are better, lighter and more durable than those of a by-gone age. Oi'ciipying a liistinctively prominent (lositiou in this iiiKiortant industry is .Mr .1. \''.. Clipsham, n> •Muskoka street, whose re|Uitation for turning on! the be-.t of work is unsnrpassei.. This gentlcnian has been in business here for the l.isc tliirtecn years, and the history of his establishment lii- lieen a steadily |irogressive one. He occupies . substantial twostory building, .'iti x 7- feet : iliinensions, containing show rooms, blacksmitJ! ■ shop, wood slioii and paint shop, every inodiin I'onveiiience having been introduced. .Some t.-ii skilled hanils are emiiloyeil, and none but tin best of materials are u.sed. The premises, ue\\lv elected since the lire, have a lloorage area of i,\, i S, 110(1 feet, giving a capacity of 1,(10(1 vehicles ]i.i aunnm, the proilucts consisting of the newi'>i styles in earriagi'S, buggies, wagons, cutter^, trucks and sleighs, specialties being made of tin " Ceh'brated Wrought Iron Tubular .\\\v Wagon," and Farmer's One-bench Hoi) Slei^li. .Mr. (lipsiiam has the largest stock of good. Will selected wagon stock and lumber in Xortluri] Ontario, ami every article turned out by him i- honestly guaranteed. .Mr. Clipsham i>. a natiM of Lincolnshire, Ihigland, but for thirty-six y«,ii> has been a resident of this country : he lias ha 1 an experience of over a ipiarter of a eentnr,\ in this business, and in all his transactions he u ill 1m; Ii,und jiroiupt and reliable. In eoncimiiii,:,' t:,; brief sket'.;h of his establishment particular attiii tion is draw n to the following details ; — y, k : ^ ~ ^ iMiiiiM'L'tloii with itti'iiitaiicu, iImv y uikI Imiikv ( iiioil- ',^t'lllill^l^ 'I t'l«xi'it|>li iiiicl I irkvt /tutiii HHhip Liix^n, — Tlicfi liti nil utiiiiitv III I'lHii'tiiit'iit mill till H i'\iiMiplili> il ill Mil (if Miinkiikii Htiiit. iiixtci' mill liiiH tli< tiitiiiiiri'v mill fiiiM\ OCCll|llcil Hll' llWltli L'l'lU'Ilt stiH'k l)f ImHiK- ri', iiM well iiM Mi'liiiiij y fill IiuIk'n' ii»i', till mill I'oimtiiig liiiii-i' Htin:k ol' fmiry c'liiil- liiitli iiMcliil mill iinia tlir L'luiii'r^t lirmiilM nt 'mii II niirxri'Vliimi iiinl I tiiui'-iilmits tliciii. lll.silllH.I till' till' pilst lirrll t'lllilllMltly Hll, . ililcMt inlialiitiilitH III < iMiiMt lii;;lily fMtccin Hliri'l' IIH \M'1I ilM |l(ist Iv of a [iiililii' Hpiiiti il "iiii cx-M I', r,. aihl rii, li; Miiynr i.t •oMf,'li-j;i>iii({ liusiiir~. Ueil cxcciltivraliilit), 1) r.uilil.r, Mui^Uuk,, I illllll^t^y lias tliiii' iiii'iit tlimi ill tlhit. i>t , for till' vi'liii'U'.H iinw V anil iiioio (liiiiilili pi'oiiiiiiciit |iiisitiiiii ill \r .1. 10. I liiiMliiiiii, "' tiitiiui I'm' tiiniiii).' dui ii'i.. 'I'liis ^eiitlfiiMii fill' till! las.; tliirti'i n lis Chtiiblixliiiiciit li 1- iilie. Ilr iM'i'iiiiiis , ling, "ili X 7- li-ct 1- ■ roiiiii.s. lllilL'kslllill: ■ slinp, every iimili!!. triiiliireil. Siiiiii' III! , mill iiiiiie lint till 'I'llu |irellliscs. lle« Iv ll(ioni;,'e ana ut ii\' ' ot l,(M)(l veliieles [n i .stiiij; of tiie iiuHr^i .s, \vii;;()iis, cutter*, s being niaile of tin >n Tnl Hilar .A\li' -bench Hob .Slei-li. ; stock of ^'ooil, Hi 11 Ininbcr in Nortiu in iiincil out by him i- Ulipshaiii is a nativi t for thirty-six years country : lie has iiinl rter of a century in transactions he v\ ill I. In coiicluiliii,- ; ■;: lent particular att' ii j{ details ; — RKPRKSENTATl VE lUSlNRSS M K N. ISS X t?. It 2 - .^ .1 ■■O s: V.'d: i ?! iM .-: = i2 ;j; =: ' --i X / ?. — tC i A ; J 5 .^ 1^ § CI '1 •+ 1* S-;5 '■J 'A box ■f. S:S K « X X -r ■A ' "■ iM*! M "" ij -*i s '< 5^ Tl iM 11 ■f.< II •■C l» X y. M IX •"l.no ■4.0O >hlli).'les. l''or each aihlitional 1 iiuli in wiiltli nf fin i " tliiekiies.s •* ToiiKiie with one hoiw unroll lulilition Whilllletrees anil neekyoko Isaac Cockburn. I.iiiiiber. l.ath ami - 'i'lie liimliir iiiiliistry is the most important brain li of liiisinos eiimlin teil. ami has bc'cii the means of buililin;,' up the tow n of (Havenhnrst to i(s pn-seiit pnpiilation. 'Ilierr ire many lirst-elii«M eoiieerns enj^'ujjeil in the maniita.tiiie "of lumber, Itttii anil shingles here, prominent aiiion« the niimlii r beiiii; .Mr. Isaac Coekbiirn. 1 his gcntle- mmi establislieil his lnisiiies-. over ten years ago, ami has ever- met with a larye measure of siiceeHn' The premises oeeiipieil for the iiiill are ;"i(lxl l,"i fei't in ilinieiisioiis, ami there are live acres of gronml tor the stora-e of lumber. The mill is Ijtteil up M ith all the latest ainl most improveil machinery speeiallv ailapte.l bii the work in liaml, which is illivin by two I. "ill horse- power engines. Imi,. pliiyiiient is fiiriiislieil to lill hainls in the nianii- lactiire of lumber, latli, sliin-lcs ami feiiee stakes. The trailc of the house is very extensive, sliip- inents of e,,i„ls beiiiK iiiaile to even tar otl Imlia. .Mr Ciickbinn, the proprietor, is a native of Canailii, ami is a yeiitleinan of inarkeil biisim hm ability ami possessini; a tlioron^h kimwleilge ,f the Inmiier traile. He is a |)iiblicspiriteil citizen ami is .Mayor of the town, his brother beinu an ex-.\l.l'. He is II gentleinmi hijilily cstecnieil by all cla.s.scs for his cvcelleiit business ami social ipialities. G. F. Marler, (leneral .store. A great coiiMiiienie to purchasers from a ilistame \n the general store, where is contained many lines of goiiils in ditTerent depm tinents, .so that it is iii.t I'oiinil necessary to go from store to .store to make selections. I'roininent among those eiigngeil ill this line of business in CravenliTirst is .Mr. i;. V. .M alter. This business, which \mis e.Htablislieil ten vears ago, .soon became popular with the public, ami has .steadily increased in ex- tent and iniportance from year to year up to the present time. Tlie premises occupied are large and commodious, being (.") x T,") feet in di!i!enHio!!!i, where is carried a largi' and well-assorteii stock of general dry-goods, both fancy and .staple, eni- bruciiig the newest designs in fabrics, hosiery, 4 I 124 TOWN OF GRAVENHni.ST notions, etc.; also liatx ami caps, boots and shoes, roaily-niailt clothing and grocfries. Tlio stock is a large one ami carefnllj selected with legard to quality, while the prices cliargec' will l)e found as low as any in the town. An extensive local and | northern trade is done, most of the liMuhernien t making this tlieir headquarters for obtaining their supplies. Kniploynient is furnished to six com- ' petent ans occupied are .■(() x JO feet with a leanto of 40 feet. The store is neatly fitted up and contains a line stock of bread, pastry and confectionery, in the manu- facture nothing but the very best (|Uality of inaterials are used, and in this particular Mr. McKean has achieved a high reputation. It is said, and that truly, that '• bread is the staff of life." It is used at eviM-y meal and therefore should be perfectly pure, otherwi.se it would b(' injurious to health. Mr. McKean is a native of Scotland and came to Canada a little over 'i4 years ago, starting soon thereafter in business. He i." a thorough-going, active and enterprising business man and a public-spirited citizen, highly esteemed by all who know him. He runs a team and wagon for the delivery. Hill's Shingle Mill, Lewis and liyron Hill, Proprietors.— The building industries of Canada ari! carried on upon an extensive S(;ale and are not conlined to the mere erection of buildings, but also to the manufacture of the materials required. The town of (iravenhurst is the centre of tlie shingle manufacturing industry, and prominent among those engaged in this line of business are Messrs. L. i\: B. Hill, proprietors of Ifill's Shingle Mill. This business was estalilisbed a nuudiei' of years ago by Mr. Hazard, who was succeeded three years since by the psesent proi)rietors The premises occupied by the business aie 2.")x4(l feet in dinuMisions, with one acre of grouucl used for the storage of linid)er Kmploymimt is furnished to ien competent han of bmiiilry work, making every description of iron castings, and also machines of almost any kind lii size. The work done by them is of a most sui>e nor i|iiality, ami the utino.st c re is exercised that all orders entrusted to them should give the best of .satisfai'tion. and it is on this account that their trade has steadily progress<'d since the date of its inception, lioth .Mr. H. K. and his .sou. Mr. Aldns Mowry, arc natixcs of IVterb(U-o', the forunr being born in ISSOand the latter in 1,S.">4. Tiny are both practical mechanics, and energetic aiili progie.ssiv e business men, and are eminently de serving of all success. Muskoka Planing Mills Th. is (iale. ('oiitractor and liuiMcr, ( iravenliiirst.— .An im- portant branch of the general trade of (iravcn- hurst is that connected with the lumber biisine». and the planing mills in this section (tontrihutc considerably to the industrial wealth of tlii> growing town. So that in giving dotaileil sketches of the various enterprises it is neces.sarv i\?K-v», B. R. Mowry & Son, Kmiudry and Mach.iiie Shops— .Among the many lines of manufacturing that due mention be made of the Muskoka I'lanm. Mills and Sash and Door Factory, of wliicli .Mr, Thomas (iah' is proprietor. The mill lias receiitl\ been improved JMid lifted up with the most modiri machinery, and is possessed of every conveiiicn,T| f(M- promptly ami .satisfactorily carrying on tilt work. There is a patent drying ki'lii, and tl|. products of this house, consistinl; of doors, s,i-li. and buildiM-s' supplies, have a standard reputntmi, on the market. Only experienced hands are cih ployed and the best of se.isoiied wood is used. Mr., (iaie personally siiperiuteniling all o])eratioiis. In connection with his jilauing mill, Mr, (iaIe :il,- doi's a general business as a builder and contrn.tnr. and supplier draHings, specilications, and i-ti I mates, coiitivicts being taken for all kinds »: buildings, while many of the newly erected ,slni. , tures in ( iiavenliurst are li\ing in()niiiueiits ol liil skill and ability. Orders by 'mail are pr(Mii|itlv| and i^ntisbictoi-ily execiilcd, and in all his ,i, „;ii, iMr. (iale will be found thoroughly reliable. W. Pi Holding ( tlio.se lion • iiaxeiihii koka Strei nut the b liy Mr. \i into it iiev licing that in town. Krijcery st lloiir and Hell select larried, eo • ■liiiia and h'io, table lloiir, feed, cialty is m; .sugars. .\| tariii prodi are of the cliargi'd an "imilar (|iu nislied to t\ iiMil one hoi ing of goo natixe of II was born in He was eng vioiis to (roil inuii highly W.A. Mc Oraven hurst imiuy biisiii i.'C|iteil, and Ainoiig tlio.s wnrthv of m "t .\lr,'\V. A 'lisc, on .Mu^ lislicd his b time to tlur 1 Tile premise- tfct in diiiii ulicre eniplir and courteoi elected stoc 1 inbi.icing al niiveltios ill li'i'its and sh is full and i;oi lint one from pii' ts cliargei is ,1 native very deserijition of iron s of almost any kind m ;lieni is of a nio.st sujic it ore is exereised tliiit ■ni slionid give the liest this aeeoiint that tiiiir icd since the date of its and hi.s son. Mr. Aldu.s eteilioro', the fornn r ■latter in l,H.-.4. Thry lies, and energetic anil and are eminently de mis Thoniiis (iale, Havenluirst. — An ini- leial tiade of (iravcn- h the Inniher liMsine». this section eontrihiitc -trial wealth of tlii~ in giving ilotaile.l rrprises it is neces.sarv REPRESENTATIVE lUSlXE.SS M E N. otSS^- f the Arnskoka I'ianiii: | ■".ictory, of which .\li The mill has recentl} I > with the most ino,|,n I 1 i>f every conveniiiin orily cai-iying on tin | ilrying kiln, and thi isisting of doors, .-a-li, ■ a standard repiitati"i. I rienced hands ari' iii; >ned Wood is nseil. Mr ling all operations, lii] ig mill, Mr. (iaie al- lidilder ami eontrartm, ii'i'ilications. and ivsti ken for all kinds n|| le newly erected stnii ing monnments ol lii-l liy mail are proiii|itlvl and ill ail Ids .i., ;ii(. •ouglily reliable. 125 W Palmer, Grocer. .Mnskoka .Street- oldmg a prominent ami popular ph.ce am on.- hose houses engaged in the grocery l,„si less i^ Koka.Stieet. .Mr. Palmer two years a-'o homfht . .Ml 1,0, ert I'eters t,n' a year, and infused Mto It new ite, energy and enterprise, the res. hcmg that 1 soon took a front rank in the fa |' n. town. The premises occupied consis , , Kro..ery store ;i(.M',. feet in /limensions, and llo.r and teed st.ne •J(,xl(;0 feet. .\ la r.e n well selected stock of choice family gro ce ie , ;;;[med, eompris„.g the Ihu.st l.rands^■^ca.s from ; nna ,u,d dapan. fragrant codecs from dava U|. tM. deh^ces, pure sp.ccs, canned go,; ^ lloni. feed, .-rockery , glassware, etc , etc A snc M.^'ar.s. .Mr. I'almer pays the highest price , ,■ l.'nn pro,lnee. All goods carried i,v tl is house arc ot the very l,est ,p,ality, while" the pr" .■haiged are as Vnv as can he found in town for a ^m.ilar ,,nal,ty of goo.ls. l-mplovment is f, ,' i..s .ed to two con.pctentand coultcmis assista ;md one l.or.se and wagon are nse,l for the d.-live,: ing of goo Is to customers. .Mr. l'a|„,er is i aative of I'.arrow-in-lMirness, Kngland, where he jvas horn m 1X44, and came to (-anad^ in KS( lie was engaged in farming in Kssex Counfv pre: UOU.S to c-om,ng to ( .'ravenhurst. He is a ..enth- ■"un highly esteemed l.y all who know Idm? W,A. McKlm,(.'eneral .Store, .Mu.sk,d I.een cnstant Ihe inemi.ses occupud by the ln,sin..ss are lid x ■'(, tot m dimensions and uro .stori.-s i,, heigirt icie eniployincnt is furnished to four conipett ""' ;■" •■•t'""'^ .assistants A large and' well: > ccted .stock is earned of g..„eral .Iry-goods. ; ::;■ "^ "' ,''- '^'t-t -'.1 .Most fashionabl.: |"^eltles 111 fabrics, hosiery, iiotion.s. etc ■ also s'f'llT ''"'^';-. ■^''"■,^t"''l^i" the various' lines t d and co-np etc, and will be found an excel- ; 'f ""»; f"iM which to make a sclection,whilcthe I'licus charged are most iva-unable. .Mr. McKim » ■' native of Canada, and is a t „„.d, !-, m'; HIM energetic business man, lie makers a'sp.." c.alt^-_of millinery, dress g ,. and gents' flir- Mickle, Dyment & Son. Lumber. Lath I MiingCs. -The lumber trade of Canada is I 'a d>- the most inip,n'tant of all the business I I stries oonduete,!. giving employm,.nt to thou- .Ids upon t lou.sands „f ,„eii, an.l re,|„iri,i,. th,. ■I ■stment ,.t large ..aiiitals. Th,. town ofCra- ^eiilHirst IS the centre of a larg,- lumb,-,-, lath aiel ;. iiigle m.lustry, in which a ,.oi,si,leral,le nuiub ■ "liii,Miaregivcnein])loym.'Mt. wli, ■iiiioimt of money in wages t"i' the necessaries of life anion. t"c t,)wn. IVoininent sins ^'if ?,'*'■"■'-'*" '■'^ '""^ '" '■^■^'t '■" ''""*'"- aUnie of ath. lumber ami shingles, being |-.>0x •'I feet 111 dimensions ami two stories in heij-ht •-.•are (ittcl up with all the latest an,l mo.st I i'l""ve,l sawmill m;,chinery ami aiiplianees, one iiineii l.yan S.,.hoise power engine, the other by Mil) Imrse power engine. About 1(10 men are given tMnp.oyiuent in the three departments, while the 'ii.tterial manuta,lure,l by the (inn finds its way II lover the Dominion. The pro|)rietois an- natives "I I anada, and aie active ami enterpiisin« busiiif.ss men. linn, have also a OllslllfSS in the , . Ihey ihingle mill ,lriveii bv a .Tidior.se l"'"er engine, titte,l up in (ir.st .da^s stvle all neces.sary maehinery. Thev also lor their own use. Tin' oiii' ininiliiMl mil pine timber, well watered, which, with exjxrt t,i buy, will keep the mil number of vcars. Mickle, one of the partners s a member of the Town Council. with ow 11 a tug hey have coiisiilerably over lion feet of piiiiie green standing they running for a Joseph Gaynor. \Vat,hmakcr an,l .Tewel- ic,-, Al nslio|,;a Street -.\s a community a.lvanees III ciyili/ation an,l prosperity, ami the nrcssure to olitam th,' necessaries of life is remove.l. thev pay nioic attention to the luxuries of life ami per- ■sonal a,loriin,ent, an, I the business of the watch- nial;.r ami jewidh-r becomes more valuable .\in,,ng thos,. i.Ieutilie.l with the watchmakin.r >Wio own two saw mills 110 re.cive a large which is distribiiteil the inerchanls of among those engageil in ',>ii, .\iickic. Iiyment A: Si shingle facte tra.le in Cravenlnirst ,1 is .Mr. .biseph Cavn,,!' Musl<,,ka Street. ' Thi, ill this tow 11 tw,i Vcars had been engagcl in tl simie time previ.ms the biisine.,s ar,' neatly .abinets, etc., ami .-..u'ti idoi'ks, chains, rim^.s esiM-ving of s[)e wli ISC .- t,n-e is s biisine s was ag,) atl imigh 111' s line Hie 111 The |)reiiiises 1 arr lllgC, 1 with nil , 1 lim st,)ck jew elK'iy, w hicli are 1 cial mention < hiiiitcil on ~ established \Ir. (iayiior t)ttawa for iccupieil by show I'ases, of watches, g.s aii.i niittiy other articles of ent II 1 workina isliir leantiful in desi Ml (i gn andexcel- aymu' makes a ■'mtm 120 TOWN OF GRAVENHURST .specialty of tine watc^li repiiiring, in wliich he is un adept. He is al.si) agent for tlie Singer .sewing niacliines, wliieli ari' acknowledgeil to l)e tlie be.st inanufaotiued. Mr (iaynor in a native of Ottawa, ami is in the prime of life He is highly esteenieil by all who know liim P. Shea, lioots anil Shoe.s, Mu.skoka Street. — The hoot anil shoe trade is one of the nio.st ini- j)ortant of all the business industries condnrted in tlli.s eonntry, giving employment to a large num- ber of people and the investment of a large amoinit of rapital. Among those holding a leading position in this liiK- in (Jraveii- hni-st is .Mr. I'. Shea, whose store isloeated (Ui Mnskoka ."-treet. This liusiness was es- tablished eight years ago, and ever sinee the ilate of its ineep- tion it has proved eminently sneees.sfid. The prendses oeenpied are large and eoninnxlions. being 10 x 24 leet in dimensions, and are tastefully litted up and eon- tain a large and elegaut st ek of line boots and shoes fUKiness in ( iravenhur.st is Mr. Thomas Urignall. This gentleman established his business in this town eight years ago, although he had been previously in business in W'oodville for 17 years, where he got burned out and then re- moved luu'e. The premises oeciipieil by the busi nt'ss are '20 \ 110 feet in dimensions and two .stories in height, the ujiper Moor being used as a paint shop. Mr. Briguall manuhu'tures all kinds ot wagons, carts, et<'. Me uses nothing but the best .seasoned woon Maker. — The tlirouglidut Canada is iiti'd.and as a rule byex- (irk i.-j lirst-i-dass in every se prouuneutly cionnecteil L'ss in ( ira\ ouiiurst is Mr. tieiitlenian establislied lii> lit yuars a.iro, altlioujjli lu' lusiucss in Wondville tor burned out and then I'e- ist's oci/upied by the bu.si- inuMisions and two .stories r beiui; u.-ed as a paint auutaetures all kinds ot e uses notliiug but the I the finest of steel and littcd that eould possibly iibility and beauty of tln' general wagon riipaiiiii:. business was establi.shcd ly sueeessful, and is meet St!, which is due to the lined out and thi^ inodor- r. liiiL'uall is a native ol jd in Canada during the il tliorougli-Hoiiii,', aetivc,., L>s3 man, and is highly f the eomniiinity. le and Retail IJutehei. in arUnou leilp'il fart that (' business ilmustrie^ eon ire those that sup|ily the -■ butelur trade takes a i re.-)ieet, anil from the .est to the wholesale aii.l le liusiness, employmeiit army of men, and the in- tals. I'romiuent anioiiu liole.'-ale and retail bu>i- Mr. 11. K. King. Tlii- [1 nine years ago by .Mr. tienian was siieeeeded by tlirei' years sinee. Tin- sten.sive business both at t only furnishing the eiti- nieriiUy, but furnishiii'^ the lak(! and the lumber- ady enijili ymeiit to live lid uses fiiiir horses and IIS of the busines;-. Mr. ex Coiintj, Kiigland, and ears ago, and resided in previous to eoiuing heir. iiiiK every detail of tlii' ieiil butidier with laruc i-ahead. jirogressive busi- piiited eitizeu, and i.s u uiii.'il. ist and Optician, Oraveii- till' eliemist and druggist portant of all braneliu.- It rcijuires constant oaeeution. Among tlm^o REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN. 127 prominently identitied with this line of lmsines.s in Uravenhiirst is Mr. (Jeorge Tolen, who has been established for the past heven years, and iluring that time has met with very marked siie- eess. The premises oeeupied are 40 \ 18 feet in dimensions, and are neatly lifted up with plate- glass show eases and ealiinets for the display of the excellent stock carried, consisting of fresh and pure drugs and ehemicals, fancy and toilet articles, perfumes, soaps, sponges, etc., as well as seeds, pipes, tobaccos and lisliing tai-kle. Mr. Tolen i.^ also sole agent for celelirated rock cryM d spectacles and eye-glasses, which arc scientilicaiiy mamifactured, and are the best in the market for defective eye-sight, Mr. Tolen is a member of the Ontario College of Pharmacy, and is a thor- oughly proticieiit eheniist. Ife makes a specialty of compounding physicians' prescriptions and ditlicult formula' with care and promptness. Mr. Tolen is a native of liarrie, and is an active and enterprising bu-iuess man, and his hou.se will be found one of the best in town Mith which to do business. He also kept a drug store in liarrie for ten years previous to coming to this town. The McBurney & Laycock Lumber Co., Manu- actun-rs of Lumber, Lath. Bill Stuff, etc. Head Office. Cor. >Liin and Seneca Sts., I'.uffalo, N.Y. — (i raven liur.st is the centre of an extensive lum- ber and shingle niamifactory, many extensive and important houses being engaged in this special line of industry. Ifolding a conspicuous place among such houses is that of the McBurney & Layock Lumber Co, The factory is 40 x .SO and .SO x (iO feet in dimen.sions, and was built three years ago on the site of the old Wood- stock mill, which was burned down, when .'i.OOO,- 000 feet of lumber were destroyed. There are seven acres of ground attached to the works for the .storage of lumber, and here fifty hanils are given steady cniploymciit. 'J'lie mill is litted up with all the latest and most improved wood-working machinery, driven by a 70 hor.se- power engine. This concrn maniifacturea lum- ber, lath, shingles, bill stiilT, etc. Since the business was again incepted, three years ago, it has met with the most flattering sncctss, the trade now e.xteniling throughout a large section of territory and constantly increasing. Mr. .1. A. McBurney, manager, is a native of Canada, and has resided in this country many years, where he is well known and highly esteemed by all cla.sses of the coniniunity. He is a remarkably enter- prising and progressive busincs.s man, and is a valuable citizen of Gravenhurst. THE TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE. I.v ls.-,s the (Jovernnient commenced building a road from Wasliago to the interior of Muskoka, a road from Wasliago to the interior of .Muskoka, a road which, from passing for the fir.st dozen miles through rocky fastnesses of forbidding aspect, appalled many an intending settler and caused him to turn his back upon what he hastily cmiccived to be a country of but little more than rock and .swamp. But fortunately there were others with .stouter hearts and more indomitable courage, who were anxious to see what was behind the formidable rocky portal and who were not deterred by the desolate appearance of the country from endeavoring to hew out a homo in the wilderness. .Many of these inimigrants, from various causes— some coming direct from the city of London, Mnglaiid, and who woidd have failed to make a living on the best farm in Kngliuid -did not succeed, and .soon left the Histrict, giving it a character as hard as its L;r.iiiitc roidis. while others have steadily increased in prosperity from their first settlement in the District. In the fall of IS.')!) the road through the Ulstricl had been pushed on to South Falls and explored for some few miles northwards, and here the .south branch of the Mii.skoka river, and the north branch about three miles north, now within the limits of the Town of Hracebiidge, formed two .serious obstacles to any further settlement of the Di.strict. It is .said that the first settler north of the south branch of the .Muskoka moved in before the bridge over the river was built. w hilst the ipicstion of how to get the stove across occupied tlie minds of the men, the problem was solved by the wife of the settler picking up the stove and W(dking over on a single pine log which had been thrown across. In lS.-)0 the Coveriiment opened up part of the District for location, and shortly afterwards .John Beal and David Leitli, recently deceased, located for a lot of land now forming part of the Town of Bracebridge. Until the passing of the Free (ir.ant .Set in lS(iS the settlement of the District proceeded but slowly, but the Government having appointed C. W. Lount, Esq., the present Stipendiary Magis- trate of the District, resident Crown Land Agent, with an office in Bracebridge, which then eousi.sted of some half-dozen buildings, gave an impetus to the settlement of the District. In ISfiO the Townships of Draper, Macaulay. Stephenson, llyde and Oakley were formed into one united townships municipality, and Mr. Thomas McMurray was elected the lirst Reeve and 128 TOWN OF BRACEBRIDOE i represented tlie townships in the County Council of Victoria, tlie territory represented \>y liini forming more tlian onetliiry liiird Dull'erin, (;r)Vcnio!-(ieneral of Canada, and also by the .Marquis of Lansdowne, Governor-Ceneral. In 1S7() one of the largest, if not the largest tannery in Canada, was started in ISiiicebridgc, which is now in full operation, the company getting a l)omis of -S'i.OIK) from the village. During the present year Hracebridge has been ini'(U'poi-atcd as a town, Mr. Samuel .Vrmstrong, who had been iteeve for some years, being clectcil Mayor and .Mi. W. W. Kinsey, Reeve. The town is divided into tliree wards ami the Oouncillois elected were : 1st. Ward, John H. Wells, (ieorge H. l-'uUer ; 'ind Ward, William Gilbert, Alfred Hunt; Jid Ward, Ifcnry S. Bowyer, Richard .Swain. Mr. .Swain only lield the olfiee three months when he died, and his place has been supplied by Mr. Thomas CoUinson. Town Clerk, .lames l!r>yer ; Treasurer, R. .M. I'.rowniiig ; .Assessor, W. (i. Colville ; Constables. W. .1. Hill, Robert R, .Vrmstrong and William . I. .lohiisoii. There is also an elhcient Board of Health, composed of Messrs. William Kirk, .lohn C. Davidson and Charles K. Mawdsley, together with the .Mayor and Reeve ix-ojUdo. Thomas Hawley, Sanitary Inspector, and Samuel BridgUind, .Medical Health Ollicer. The judicial olticers of the District residing in Bracebridge are : — District Judge, William ('. .Maliaffy, Es(i. County Attorney, .A.. .A. -Vdair, Ks(i. .Stipendiary Magistrate, ('harles W. Lount, Ksi|. Sheriff, .1. W. IJettes. Ksip Clerk of the Crown, I.saae Hubcr, Ks(j. Crier of the Court, H. .Sniout. Clerk Division Court, T. M. Bowerman. Bailiff, W. ,(. Hill. Justices of the Peace, .lames Boyer, Ks.j., K. M. Browning, Ks.|., Thomas Myers, Ks(i.. P. M. Shannon, p;si|...I. W. Dill, Ksi|. Crown Land Agent. .1. W. Dill, lvs,| Registrar and .Master of Titles, .lohn 11. Lount, Km|. Two Courts of Assize and Nl- and the number of ratepayers l.'i.'i. The assessment for 188!) is about !«•.'.")(). odd on a very low as.sessnient, with 4il() ratepayers. It. P. Perry, postmaster. Papers, Fro (Irniil (lOj-lli and .\fi(sbA;i JLnil'l. W. W. Kinsey, Sewing Machines, Organs, .Ag- ricultural .Machinery, Lock Box 14, Bracebridge — In this century we can [loint to numerous mechanical improvements which have greatly con tributed to lighten manual labor, but none has been more far-reaching or bcneticial in its results than the production and perfection of the sewing- niacliine. Constant improvements have been made on this useful arii le, and those living in northern Ontario can be supplied with the very best of machines on the instalment plan, or a liberal discount for cash by applying to Mr. W a thorough knowledge of all details of this bu.-i ness, and has a varied assortiKcnt of the products of the best manufacturers on this continent, amongst them being the "Domestic" sewiii.' machine, which for neatness ol design and execu- tion, light-running ami giMicral excellence, is nn- where surpassed. Mr. Kinsey also keeps in st0( k the "Bell," " Karn " and '" Doherty '' organ-, which are so well and favorably known anioiu' musicians, and all of these valuable inveiitiona r'lay be had on the instalment plan as lo\y as >'l per week, while no iiitcicsL i,s charged. Mr. W. Kinsey, of Bracebridge. This gentleman has | Kinsey is also agent for Xye's Sewing-machine ry represented by liiiii .rt lis a separate imuiici- ictoria passed a liy-law luil a part, and evec'tiiig lors, Hiram McUonaW, 1 luid been olerk of the linio and is now Town ■in, l.iov(.TMor-(ieneral ot t'd in liracelii'idge, wliirli «>-■■ Mr. Samuel Armstrong, nsey, Koove. re ; Ist. Ward, Jolin H. 'ard, lienry S. Bowyer, and liis place lias bein ;. ('(ilviUo ; Constaliles. Kirk, .lolin C, Davidson liomas Hawley, Sanitary REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN. V2'.) Iionias Myers, Kscj., P. M. District Court, have heii. I! and taxable income, va- til -too ratepayers. •a/'l. of all details of this bu.-i- issortment of the products urers on this continciit, the " Domestic " sewiii;' tni'ss ot design and execu- L'cncral excellence, is no- KiiLsey also keeps in stoi k and " Doherty " organ-, . favoralily known amoiiLi these valuable inventions alment plan as low as >l nteiesL is charged. M;. 'or Xye's Sewing-machine Oil, which will not gum, and one drop (if which will last longer than a bottle of cheap, gummy oil. Mr. Kiiisey is also sole agent for Miiskoka for the Massey .Manufacturing Com|iany, of 'I'oronto, the celebrated products of which couipany are sold on terms to suit all, and give universal 'satisfaction He is also Reeve for the present year, and has been Councilman for a number of years previous. Bracebridge Woolen Mills, v\ ||„i,,s,de and Hetail, Heiny ,1. Bird. Proprietor. -|.'rom the earliest days tlie manufacture of wool into articles of clothing has ever constituted one of tlie most important factors in tlic con.stitution of our commercial fabric, and in noting the indus- tries of P.racebridge, due nicntii,n must lie made of the liracebridge Woolen .Mills. <,f which Mr. Henry ,1. UinI is proprietor, 'riiese mills have been established for the hist eightet-ii years, and their reputation is widcspicad for tin' dnraliility of the cloths, tweeds, llaiiiicls, aia yarns heie pro.liiced. Tliu mill is ciuippcc, with the best of Knglish machineiy. opeiatcd bv a -lOhornepower wheel, while some fourt-eii hands are em])loyed. I'hc bu>iuess is both wliole- salt! and retail, and a specialty is made of toui'i.sts' anil linnters' blankets. Farmers can always obtain the best prices for wool, or can get in exchange niamifactured good;-. S|ieiial atten- tion is given totustoni manufacturing, and parties at a distance can send for patterns and priies to select goods in exchange for wool .sent on liy rail or steamboat. Mr. Bird isa native of lOnglanii. and is an energetic and enterprising man of business. .Mr, liird lias a very line residence beautifully sit- uated on a slope overloiddng the tmvn and river, and he alsuownsa niiniberof the best ornamental lots for resident Durposes. C. W. Tillson, .Sole Leatlier .Mannfactiircr. Lock Box 'Xi, Bracebridge. - The mannfartiire of leather has ever proved one of our most important factors ill conmierce, and from Siiiiim nf .lopiia down to the present day we have foiiud many of our leading business men engaged in this pursuit. One of the most prominent maniifaetiiring indus- tries of .Northern Ontario is that of .Mr. ('. W. Tillson. of this town, who is engaged largely in tlie leather business. The inception of thi.--' enter- prise dates back to some twelve years ago. but in INS2 it passed into the possessi'ni; of its present proprietor, who has since materially ilevcloped its resoni CCS and extended the tradi; I'jiiplnyineiit is u'iveii t" between M) and .""id haiiils, ami the mills are furnished with the must iniproved modern machinery, (hily S|)aiiish sole leather is mamifac- tiired. but the products nf this house can well coin pare with those of any contemporary. Tlie mills and yards cover some two acres of uroiind. the capacity being 1,(100 «ides a week. Mr, Tillxm ranks as one of the most prominent men of busi- ness in this district, and his trade is a \\ idcly extended one. They own steamboats and three scows in the business for hauling bark, etc , etc, Mr. James \\ liitten is the manager since Iss:!. Bracebridge Planing M ill,. lames 'ooiicr. Prop. —The lumber interests of this thriviuu tow n con- stitute an important factor in the maniifaeturing industries of this listrict. and one of the re|)rc- -■entative b'lisiiies.'i hou^e.--: i--; tliat kn.-.wii as the Hracebridge Planing Mills, of which .Mr. .loseph Cooper is proprietor. 'Ihese mills areeipiipped with the most improved modern machinery, every con- venience being enjoyed for the prompt fnltilment of all work, only skilled and experienced hands being employed. 'J'iie products of this establish- ment consist of doors, sash, blinds, mouldings, scroll work, frames, etc. all of which are execnteil in the neatest possible manner. All kindsof planing and woodwork is done ; estimates for c(Uitracts are given, and builders will find they can get the best of supplies at reasimable rates, .Mr. Cooper also takes contracts for building, etc, Mr. Cooper has had a varied experience in the lumber business, and in all his transactions he will be found thoroughly prompt and reliable. H. S. Bowyer, Saddler, Collar a n d H a r n e » s Maker. Northern lliiriuss Iicpot, I! ox !), Brace- bridge -- Of the nun;eroiis lists to w h i ch leather may 1 e put, jind;- ably none is of more impoitarcu than that eon- neeted with the necessary eipiipments of the horse A well known and 'old-established house is that of .Mr. H. S. IJowyer, proprietor of the Nortliern llarnos Depot, which was founded in 1.S74. and ha- siiiie steadily grown in iiopular favor. .Mr. Bowyer has a well appointed store, liUed with a lirst-class stock i.f all that variety of goods Usually comprelnndcd iiiiiier the head of harness and lioise goods generally, embiacini; all kinds of harness, saddles, bridles' and hor.-e fur- nishing goods, whips, blankets, bells, bi'ushes, combs and all stable rc(|iiisit(.s Fine custom work is executed to order with proiii|itiiess and in the highest style of the trade, while all orders for i-epairing receive that careful and expeditious attenti(ni which its importance demards. Several skilled and experienced hands are employed, the vciy best leather and other materials aie used, and the goods produced by this establishinent will bear most favorable c.-nipari-ou w ith any in the loarkct of whatever make, .\ s] eci.iltv i^ made of light haiuess, and in ISM, and siil..-c- ipient years, Mr. Bowyer took first |iii/e at the County Slinw, wliile his pr-ces arc most reason- alile .Mr, Bowyer is a thorough .judge of a horse, and gives his custcMiiers the benclit of his advice, free of charge, in all matters relating to the dis- eases lit horses, Mr. linwyer is one of tl^e first Town Ciiiiiicillors ami chairman of the Fire Cniii- mittee ; he is also District Deputy of the Sons of F^ngland. Geo. W. H. Browne, I 'ndertakcr and Funeral Director. — One of the most neces.sary of the occu- pations to which men de\ ote themselves for their own interest and that of their fellows, is that of the undertaker. With it is naturally connccteil the duties of director of funeral ceremonies, anil they arc not merely of a mechanical nature. The undertaker may be a good tradesman and yet be devoid of the tact which should be pos.sessed by tiie ntali who is compcHcii to h.'ive business deal ings with a family at a moment when it is plunged in grief. The success attained by .Mr. (ieo. W. H. 130 TOWN OF BRACERRIDOE m If II: IJiowiie since he entered business in Brftcebridge almut twelve months ago, has sliown tliat in liim I an- iMinihincd all tlie neuesHiiry iiiialities. No d()id)t liis long experieiiue as an undertaker and i funeral director has had a good eh()lil ware, garden lanies' tools, oils, paints, es of a really lirst-elass are are nuvnufaetured on linill, general merchant, who h.-is lieen estahlished here foi' the last twenty years, ami who does a large husiness in dry-goods, ready-made clothing, hoots ami slioes. grocerie-i, etc. The husiness was fornr'rh' under tlie adndnistration of .Messrs. Dill iS; Kirk, two stores heing occuiiied, one at liracehriihje. the other at Magnetawiiu, hut in .lune of ISSli this jiaiti'.ership was dissolved. A general as.sort- ment is carrieil of staple and fanuy dry-goods of foreign ,ind domestic manufacture, including all standar.i dress fahrics, lini'us for houseJKdd use and wear, trinnnings, gloves, hosiery, etc ; also hats and caps in all styles, ready-ni.i'dc clothing, boots and shoes. A choice a.-sortmcnt of gro eei'ies is always eing a eredit to hotii institutions hy thi^ aeeur- aey, neatness and dispatch with wliiuh he prepares either a lengthy physician's prescrip- tion or an ordinary every-ilay family recipe. As to the stock wli'ieh Mr. Wattson carries, it not only consists of the usu.il paraiilieriialia of a chemist's sliop, tnit includes an extensive line of hooks, stationery, and all school sup- lilies. Ife does not pi'etend to keep an enor- mous stock of hooks, and indeed lu- docs n(>t need to do so, for he has such excellent facilities for ohtaining any work diri'ct from thi^ pulilisliers on slu>rt notice'. .\ny one I'eipiiring ncwsiiiipers, magazines or perio.'licals, will do well to give tlu^ Huntsville l'harm;uy a call, as Mr. Wattson is s\d)scriiitioii agent to almost all the Caiiadia.i, United States and i'higlish journals. 'I'he drugs, patent medicines and cluMnicals wliich thi phar- macy handles are so readily tui-ned over that the puliih: can always rely on their freshness Huntsville & Lake of Bays Navigation Route, A. Denton, Proprietor There is perhaps noil, iiig after a good railway which cjperates so cjuicUly in opening up new inihistrii's and hring new settlers to a district as a good line of navigation. In the year lS(i7, lientmi, Sndley .V Co. seeing the necessity of a steamboat line in the lakes, and appreciating the value of the speculation, had the s*! ■ ii Xoi-llii-rii built at Port Sydney to run from that place to Huntsville and Hoodstown. Business increased rapidly as the district became more densely populated, until in a few years Captain Denton bought out his partners, and in ISS4 built the rUirairi, since which time botli boats have been kept steailily at work. In opening up IVjljii-ula !.aki- ivnk a new route w.'is made and a boat now goes daily to the Portage, making con- nection with the trains and steamers on 'I'rading Lake. The lioatH leave Huntsville at (i:i"> a.m., and .•J:40 p.m. Returning they leave the Portage at H:;t(> a in. and .");(>() p.m., eoiniecting with < 'ap- tain Marsh s steaniin-.s on I-ake of Buys t 1 with all daily trains This line of boats is a great boon to tourists, as well as those living in .Mus- koka, and the scenery passed through is in places very iiicturesi|ue. -As to Captain .Marsh, he is considered a trustworthy maiiner, and he always has a good word for every oiu', doing all he can for the comfort of passengers and for the safety of freight. Dominion Hotel, P. Conway,— Among the many attractions the town of Huntsvith' possesses none is of greater importance to the traveller or tourist than a cond'ortal)le hotel. The Dominion llotid, Huntsville, was established some eight years ago hy Mr. .1. W . .lacobs. Last year he was succeeded by Mr P. Conway, the pre-cnt proprietor. The hotel itself is certainly connno- dious, containing upwards of ItO bedrooms, all well furnished and scrupulously clean. On the ground lioor are t*u large sample rooms for the convenience of travellers ; the bar, hall and sitting-rooms, together with a handsonie dining- room, with lirst-class tableware and cutlery, capable of seating .')() people. At the rear of the hotel is an excellent barn where farmers and otliers can leavi^ their horses while attending liusiness in the town, well sheltei'ed from cold and ilamp Since Mr. Conway has had tlw nianagenient of the hotel he has inoreascil the patronage very cousi.lerably, bringing with him new ideas, anil a (acuity for making his guests feel at home in his house Tiu' liipuus he sells in the bar."ve all of the hrst 'luality, and the re|iuta- tion of the house has a base on which to stand which it would take cpiite .i lot to underudne. .Vs to the table, all the seasonable ilelicacies are daintily preiiared, and the general rni^hn is ex ccllcnt. Huntsville HospitaL J. W. Hart, .M.D.C.M., Medieal Superintendent. — This hospital was lounded during the year ISCii; to meet a hmg felt want in the neiuddmrhond of the hmdier camps and saw mills of' .Muskoka. The plan upon which the institution is liased is sin.ilar to an insurance comiiany ; anyone can lieeonu! entitled to its care and she'lter during illness by an annual subscrip- ti(ui of the small sum of live Hses>es :e to the traveller 01' lotcl. The llominion liihlished some eight liieohs. Last year lie Conway, the jiie>ent f is eertaiiily eoninio- of .'to liedroonis. all oiisly elean. On tlu' sample rooms for the ; tin: l>ar, hall and I a handsome dining- ileware and eiitlery, J. At the rear of the where farmers and rses while attending 1 sheltered from cold luway has had the lie has iiioreased the y, liringing with him or making his guests 'I'lie lii|ilor.s he sells in lality, and the reimta- ise on whieh to stand lot to undermine. As onahle delioaeies are yeiieral cititain Hender.son, who also is the pro- prietor. The ajiproach to this hotel is easy and e.vceptionally pietiire.sipie. The tourist on arriv- ing ut Hnntsville cm the Northern railway, can take the steamer, connecting with the trains, which runs twice daily (c.xcejit MondiiyH), and also carries the mails direct to the hotid Arrived there he will lind himself made perfectly at home by Captain lleiiderson, and free of all restrictions. As to the house itself, it is delightfully situated in a grove of silver birch, maple, ash and ever greens. The sandy beach, sheltered from the siin's hottest rays, over a mile in length, allords an excellent bathing ground, there being a com- modious hiitliing house erecteil at a suitable ami .sate spot, There is good boating and lishing, as well as all kinds of outdoc.- games and amuse ment> ; in fact, everything is arrang a native of Canada: he is a thoroughgoing, ac.'tive and enterprising busi- ness man, and a gentleman ; for a host of a hotel being generous in disposition, kind hearted and courteous, ami appears to be the riglit man in the right place. The bedrooms are liglitaomc, widl- furnislieil and comfortable, and the table is all that could be dcsiied: ami the cidsim is excellent and not suriiassL-d by that of any other hotel in th.> vUlage There is a neatly fitted up sample- room, \\hcrc the best brands of wines and liipiors, ales, etc., ami imiiorted and domestic cigars may lie had. Tliere is al.so a line driving shed, and a lir.st-class livery is kept for the c(Mivenienc<' of visitors. .Spi.iting men can get guides and all information as to the best grounds for fishing, shooting, etc. \'' ,, 134 MISKOKA LAKK DISTRICT MUSKOKA LAKE DISTRICT. T.,K„K i« pn,l,al.ly .m ..wt ,.f Ca.m.la wl.ioh »ITur» ho nnuO. natural uttra.tmn f. tho touriHt ,p -I-.k T.IKKY«pn.U).y I |,i,triut. au.l wl.i.h oukI.I t.. )..• known l.y all who a.u ': n'TinS: . " n^. ■ -"t..y, ana l.y all win. wisl. U. nvnient ,1a.. f- .J.n, an '-r "^;; t:s~ "■^- - -"^'^^ ^ --^^^ -''^-^"^ ^"^r s;;:;:"'^;;^;;;^!:;;::! ... u:...,,,!,. wa.... .o. .. t.. ..m. ....... ,.,... t '""'T'"'H,!!'MnsUoka l.iviHion ,..-o,h... a,,. incln.l.Ml the Ulan.l .lott...l laU...s Mu>J.oka. K..«H..an an.l I„ tin M.iHkoUa V 1 (i,avc...hu..Ht. Th...s« lakes rxt-nd a .l.>tan.e J..s.,.h, pmnts '^•"•;;^^: ^;.^^^^i ' , ; I, ,l:,.., ro..n.i,.. a ..ant ..f son.c two hun,lrc,l ...il-s, Th..o „f tifty -"■'-"' '\ •' 7 „;;,;:,,,ti,,,,, ,,,,.„„ ..nrivallcl facilith.s for l.oatinK an.l can.,n.g. lakes, as may he ju.IkcI 1 .... then "' ^^^ ' ' ^^,,,i^„ „,, ,,„,, ,„„, pi„ke,.el. with n..iHki- The prlnciW ..n.tn. ;; , ':;^;;;;^;- .^ .^ :;.;: .r;,.,,. ,.,.e .: is. L. Ca-lin.. Win,,... ■'''■'''' r1^:: '^I^ ^nll.^ l'...tSa,nUi..l.l, IU..lw..o,l, Man.ill. M.^-an's, an,l I'o.t Co,.k. ;:;;::; Sul :.;:^1 ;;:'r «t ,lesi.al.le ..en. latl. y ..^ ha. at M.. .atos. o,;U..a;,.u.st..con,,.,.i..al .......;-hk.. ln.t.^s.m the Mn^koka lakes, s tl... Ht.. H.mse. It a built two y..a,.s ago -y th.. P'''l''''' '''\ .i '. ' , newly oiiene.l for visitors last season. he hot I has.?ve.y i...posi..y a,nK.a..a.,ee ti'.m the lake, being eroetcli'n the .niast ot a '."■'^'; ''"' *?" ?, i with a eo.ninanaing view ol I-ake Kossea.. I tl,e eountless islands tl.er..nn. 1 he house c. n- t ins thirtythvee ........s, thirty-o.n> he-kooi. s b:"::ti^Illya..a..ewly f...-..isl.M, as,l.,M...s.^ tiuL'-ooiH, with llay.ns li.os. New N o. k P ano. lor*he a>.n.sen.ent of the guests ; a spa- ins\liuing..nnn,, u,..l f "»'"| '•'r""'~ „eeessa.y for the e.nterta.nn.ent ■;'•''«; There is an extensive pia/./.a on earl. II, t, tion whieh visitors n.av view the s.enery In .-"t oVthe house, app.'oaehea by a l,ea..t.tul walk .s "ume sanav l...a'h, which evte.uls down ...to the b,k to o«..tw..huna,eaya..ls,sate,nallpa..s or laaies- a,.a ehihl.en's hath.ng. A. la.'ge ..ew ,oa .h....se is ...ectea o.. the g.ounas. "' ;v"^'l' - tine s..U.c.tion of sail a-.a row boats ar.- '^^^t. " ' may be taken l-y visitors at most ....asonabl. rates, a..a a s.uall slean.er ea,. a so be eba>. erea •he ..-inbea. Ulaek ba^s, p cke,.el ana saln.o" nut al .una in la.-ge ,,nant,tu.s '^'"'.'"^'y , ■Wht from the wharf or by hoat, t,..u,. the ......us ishu.asana points in the nu.nea.ate "gb '^'"""1 The table ..f this hot..!. ssupphea with the very liuest of adn.ae.es ot the seaso.,, ,a ean..ot be exeellea. The ti..e ga,-,!.... pro^ lu'es aU the vegetables that ean he wish... a-.a tl m Ik pn.au?ea on the farn. ,s .nl M,nn„. :::;ra.rS:tivfhri..lhi.^.heisab,yassistea ^f'^7:':!rthrr'=:g^^;^it^n'in'tuo Se ...le..! ana by their pab.stak.ng ai.a atten- aJ"t; the wants' of their guests, a>e n.ak.ng many friends. The beautiful grove and ga.cen., have^.un erous pleasant ana shaay walks a..a can be enjoyea with pleasure at any hour of the .lay. CaniporH and others ean rely up..n getting a snpplv of fresh meat, ...ilk an.l v.'getables at rea.sona'bl.. |.ri(.es. .... iippliratiou, and the best ot spriii' water. .\ .Methodist rlinieh Is on the liropiTty, in whieh servlee is held twu.e each Sabbath. J. R. Bo'"!, tielieral Merehaut, Wiuaeruune, Lake Rosseau. - The business eonduetea by the above-inentioniHl gentleman was established by him liv(. years a^o. Having i.reviously earned ou the sawmill business in SViudermer.. tor somi. yeai.s, but seeing a bright p.-oslieet before Inm m the largi.ly i.iereasiug traile brought tbrrtugh th.' large iuliux of visitors and tourists to tins ipic-u of .summer lesoits. also the splendid loeal tra.le in lumberim.' and farming industries, he eon- (.luclea to enter into the general stoi'e business. Tiie premis(.s owned ami oeeupieil by him are built on half an aeie of land, ami inelmle a eom- nioi lions store ami large storehouse, with .Iwell- ing and other ainmiteiianees thereto for ( arrying on"a large ami suecu'ssful business, ami where a large and judieiouslyselecteil stock of di.y gooils. j^r.K.eries, provisions, canned gooils, boots and shoes, (.rockt.rv. bardwai-e, paints, oils, f the most ee..nouiical, .Mr. lloyd making a business policy to sell at bottom prices, ami thus eneourauing tra.le. Mr. Hoy.l is a na^ five of Muskoka, and is in the prime of lite, ami has made a host of friends by his many business and social (lualities. (.'amping parties will ■!.■ well tl tlii« cli'vatt'il itu uxhiiHHted piiyHital pint! fiii'CNtrt arc must hisjiiika, ItoM.sfan and lUi.'H fxtiiiid a di.staiirf iiuudicd iiiili'n. 'riii'uu lioatiiij; and oamiiiii),'. picikurel, witli iiiaKki- I'oit Ciivliii^;, Winder- can's, and I'oit Cock- laMc ratos. iiiii ri'ly upiiii Lictting lilk anil vcgctaldi'H al cutiiin, and tlic licst of ((list cluiicli is on till' ice is held tu ice each lul'uhant, Windcniiere, ness eondncted hy the an was estalilished by iL' pt'evioiisly cairied on \\ iiidernierc tor sonii' proslicct hctoi'c him in le hroii!4lit tlu'iMlgh the I tourists -to this (|ucen le siileiidid local trade lie iiiiUistries, he eoii- ^cMcral store Imsiiioas. i orcuiiied hy him are lid, and include a eom- tcirehousu, «itli dwell- ji's thereto for carrying,' liusiness, and \\here a ■ted stock of dry goods, lined gooils, hoots and ■, iiaiiits, oils, ih'iiguists' id general merchandise, f goods in each of the complete, and embrace w prices charged iiiliat st econoiiiical, Mr. lioyd to sell at bottom prices, de. Mr. Boyd is a na- in the prime of life, and s by his many business imping parties will do as he can supply tlieiii isioiis, tackle, etc., and lest hnnting and lishiii:.' )Vt Carliiig, Charles \V. -Among the many excel- II the lakes of Aiiiskoka e proud, the N'andeberg FtKl'UKHK.NT.VTIVK lUSINKSS MKN. !;).■► Hon«n taken a de,....rve.l place in the front rank It is most eligibly situated for tourists ,in,| „„„,. nior VLsitors. The hot.'l is Iniilt „i, a bcuitifiil eminence overlooking the bay. iind visitors have alHoa line view from the pi,u/,n,f the pict,ireH,|iie Indian Kiver, ,in.i the in my stcimers „iid rafts which pass daily iimke it very interestiny The grounds contain lifty-tive iiercs, which aiv* i,h.„.s' antly laid out in lawns and gardens, Hlopiiu- down gradually to the waters edge, at wlii.l, is sitiia e,l a stea'iiboat wharf, swiinmiiiK baths and .oat houses, for the .•onveni.^nce of gnt-sts. The hotel contains t\vnty-<.iie rooms, including six- teen Im,. liir^,. bedrooms, hands ely furiiis|i,.,l single and m suite, a large aii.l ta'stcfullv fnr- nislied .lining-room, two beuiitifiillv luriii.hrd sit.ing-iooms, "I. .V ('. iMsilicr A 'Co 'm Xuw >ork I laiio, and ,dl tirst-class convenieiic.'s up- perti'iniie,' thereto. The proprietor ha< also, f,,r the ph.asiii'e ot his giie>ts, a remarkable fast and sale 'ittle steamer, the noted A'.-/, M„rr,ni wlii,.), can be chartered by the guests at extremely ni.id- erate rates for exeiirsions ami pi.^nics round the beaiitltul ishnd studded lakes Kosseau. St Jovpl, and .\lu-koka, ami also a line Meet of .sailiii.' ami row boats ami canoes, for the use of visitors lickercl, lilack bass, salmon trout in large i{iiaii- titles are caught, and the -uests to the Vande- '"^^I'K. Iiavc iccl tolciive the wharf to go hunt mg lull, MS this is allow eil to be om> of the Ihiest |)oint»onthe three lakes, ami within easy dis- tallee there are spei^kled front streams to wliicli visitors may resort and find pleasure. Mr \aiidcberir isa native of this countrv, and built this hotel live years ago, and every year has made great liuprovi incuts thereto, anil ' also, by bin genial w.iys ami kiinl att.'iition to guesbs has : luiKle himself many friemis, Tj,,. Muskokaand (.eorgian I'.ay .\avigatioii Co. 's .splendid steamers pass the private wharf, and, at tlie^ reipiest „t' passen.M'is, will call when re(|uiied. There is acconimodatioii for forty guests; the rates are moderate, with special tenns to families and par- tie.s. Mr. \ aiiilebcrg can al.so liml free eaiupin" grounds tor parties near the hotel, ami, if re" i|uired, milk from his farm in any (|iianti[v. W. J. Johnston, Boat BuiMcr. I'ort Carling. .\s is natural in a place situated aiiciii:,'"!^' scenic eiivironnients, and near to tlshiie." an.i boating waters, there is here i larL,'e demand tor boats for rowing ami hunting, boats with all the countless sundries which 'contribute to the thorough enjoyinent of a holiday. .Some six ye.irs ago Mr. W. .1. .lohnston began the business "t boat building, and is now prepareil to boats to order on any desired and canoes, and makes f. D. Stubbs, (;.;n«ral Mereliant, I'ort Car- ling. - Ifoldjng a most c^onspiimoiis place mnoiig till' merchants of the .Miinkoka district is .Mr. {• I). Stubbs, of port Carling. lie established him' self in biisiiiesH .six years iigo, but tinding his premises too Hiiiall for liix vantly inci-easing trade, lie three years ago built the large and eoninio! illoiis store which he ihiw oeeiipies, being a three. »tory building, "ill by ,'t(i, with large verandah and hue basement, which provides ample room for a large assortment of g Is. It is hand.soinely and completely litleil up, and as it o-eiipies a p'romi. lieiit position near to the locks, through which ail steamers, etc., pass from Lake .Musknka tr-. Kosseau and .lose|ili, it is very iveiiieiit for Island visitors, eam|.ers ami -ettlei-s to obtain their supplies. The stock « ith which this popular eHtablishmeiit is tilled is of a eomprelieiisive char- acfer and well selected, and .onsists of a lln>< line ot dry goods, gro.-eries, liddts and shoes, ready. ma itubbs making a point to .sell at bot- tom prices, and thus encourage trade i\ll orders by mail „r steamer will receive prompt per.sonal attention. .Mr. Stubbs is a native of Kngland, but has been in .Miiskoka for a nninlier ot years ami is in the [.ri f his lite, and by his Uindly m inncis and iipri-ht dealing has made a iiost ot friends. Mr. Stubbs is assis.sant post- master tor this district, and the o|li,.e j... at his .store, lie has a Hat of eight line reoms. which he rents out on very rea.sonable terms durin.' the suiniiici moiitlis, b.r the convenience of vi.sitors either tiirnished or iinfurnislied. Application for same ,y mail i,v otlierwi.se will receive nioniiit attention. ' ' pre| line^ liareii to liiiild repairs boats oars and paddles to order 111 special designs, besiilcs keepim: a stock alwavs '■11 hand. The growth of the iiusiiiess ncccssi. t.ited the erection of a new building last .season, ■--'x.'U feet, for a workshop, which, toL;<'lher witl'i the fine bnat-house on the wharf, 'J'JxL'S feet en- ables him, with his tieet of over fortv superior boats, to supply tourists, island visitor.s, campers and hunters, with all they may rec|uire in way of ""'t the shortest notice, at rea.sonable n'ltes by the day, week, or for the season. Mr. .lohn- .;:..i. .dso supplies guides wiio will take parties or uulividual.s out over the best sporting grouiuLs any route desired, at very moderate rates. Pros pect House, I'ort Sandlield, Lake .(oseph and Kosseau, Kn oc li Cox, I'roprietcjr. ~ ( 'lassed am- ong the best of the many hotels whicii the .Miisk.ika Lake .s c an i> ill - , '"''"*l "^ the I rospect House. It occupies a prciiiinent position at the junction between Kakes liosseau and .lo- seph, and coinmamlsa most beautiful view from all the rooms rjt either om^ or both of tiiem. The gioiimls around contain thirty-live acres, which IS laid out in handsome lawns and gardens in which guests may enjoy on every side the mamii- iceiit .s,;enei'y. There is also a line sandy beach tor bathing purposes, perfectly safe for ladies and chihlren, running from one to four feet in depth tor one hmidreil in Lake Joseph. The Prospect liou.se am! thi- j^^raiid now addition of foiry-live rooms, built this season, contains eighty-live r.'ioms, including .seventy-live bedrooms, single and ill suite, a spacious and beautifully furnished dining l»\ Ml'HKOKA LAKE UIHTRICT , u, tw.. larKe «ittin« r ««. l';ll«'t>'l >;""'' ''7 Ul.l..« thiK H.......), an,l >..n>,ert 1..1 , hi., all Innt- ,.U^H .MM.v.M.iomHW uppni-taliUHX th.i.tit... 1 1.« nroprietu. Im- aUo ta.ni.l.-a tor th. """V»'|""';'" krpt Mol«ly lor tl>.. pleamiv.. ot h.H nuvsU, t ho K lith May tor iix.nir»ioiiH aa.l punuM nmna tin 1, U.S. anJ th.. l..autif..l littl., S„nt,.a,u -r twUiuK ,„v.tu.« to tl... a,ljoii.iuK l.ay« a,.,l ....all lak.'H. alwl tlu. way of «aUiu>! a,.,l row l.oats tl,m., has ■ en u.l.hMl to th. al,oa,ly la.K. tl.M't of hoatH vJ aty new omoh. nu.l. by th- h-nt .mvU-v ... O.,ta.io. I'i.k.Mvl, hlark l.a«»., Haln.o.. t.<...t, a..' ,„a.kalo„K.. ar.. .aM^l.t i.. lar«. M«''"'\'t'«'; a,.mm th,. K.oMuas a..a what f. hr-yn a.>,l ....all lakes ..fa l,v Mr. Cox .M.KaKrs tl.o h.st ot cooks ami st'.ppli-H hi. tal,U.« with a lil.o..al ha...l ; as a oo..- J,.....,... th.. ........ p..s..„t..;l .H ch... a.M,o.,« tl. ev'elU...t f..at...-..s of this hotel. .^ '• ' ''.V;; native of K..Kl.v..a, hut a., ol.l res.clei.t ot Mas- koka, l.avh.n ..rriv..l Iho.e oight..e,. yea.s .iMo a...l six yea.-« a^o ti.st started the l.<.t..l. a,.,l ..aeh s ,eeeeaiM«ye.t. has «ai.u.,l frie..,ls t,o„.h.s «.....,. a.,.l kii.aiN ...a....ers, so that he was o .l.^ea th Mea.so,. to aoul.le the eapaeity o,; n....st^s a..,l ea. „„w e„tert.u.. two h,.,.a.ea .u.a htty w.th eo.i.to.t to all. There is e.'eetea on the grounas tor the eo.._ ve..ie..ee of th.^ visito.'s, a.. K..«l..sl. eh»..eh, of whiel. the Rev. I'. .S. M. Vodumc .s ....Hs.o..a..) in ..har^e, a..a serviees ar.' ...hi every S..i.. ..y. The M,.sk..ka.i...l (ie..r.^ia.. f.ay Nav.^ja ..,..<.<>« „pU....li.l sl..an.E!rs Nipis«i..« ^..a t)r...le leave ( ,uvenh...«l eaeh ,„..r..i..ji .it , '^"1."". sl'.a p...... .espeetively. ...ak...n the trip t.. I'ort !>a..a liel.l ii. tw.) a.il a half h.n.rs. Clevelands. l.ilt .•o.otort|.l.le a...l 1,„„ ,. l.ke h.,tels h. the Nh.skoka lake a.stri.'t .s th . th.o house at (■h.v..la,.as, .,w,..;.l a...l ooe..p.e.l by Mr. Charles, I. Mi.iett. «hieh .s s.ti.ate.l .... a tine elevation, i.. a l.eautitul -r..v... ..ve,-l....k...K the ii..>st pi,.tii.es,,.ie .scenery .... /.-'^ l.<.s>eau, a, a i.. the mi.lstof'the isl.ma ai.st.jet ana .s ..p■ p .eh..a by an exte..siv.. wharf wh.eh .....s ...to the lake .some .pia.-ter <.t .. ...lie. .u.'l t'""'^ '^ beautiful p.......enaa.. fro... which the ..mi.e.y..s .stean.ers arriv a.,a .lepart several t.n.es .la. v , the hotel havii.i; both the Lake .M.seph a.i.l Kos- L lit ' eani7.g .laily. The h..tel has twenty^ .oven eU'^'antlv furnishea bear....n,s, s.ngle a...l in suite, beautifully furnishea s.tt...- .-..ouis w.th tine Ilia...., a >pafi..us a.i.l well-ari ni.i,'.''' am...- .'„„n,' al.s.. a tinl. large e..,.e.u-t hall f..r the a,n..se- n,.nt of gu.^sts. a...l all ..the,- eonv.menc.s apper- tainiu' t<. a tirst-class h..tel : a...l ..ea.- t.. the ol'l in the eNte.,sive an.l spl.;...l..lly kept ';,,„„;.ls is a beautiful e.itta'j... whl.'h ...ay be nM.te.l f.'.r the seasi.n ,.r ..therwis.- .a.npers ,;a.. i, a a,v..........aati.,>. f.x.e. The batl.M.g h....s..s a.'e n a very pretty bav, having a hne - ,u. y ...tto>... n is s\fe at all ti.ues f-.r hulies ,,„a oh. ,l.;e... T e n.enu of the l.ou.se is excellent, "" t'^ '\f';^»; eies of the seaso.. l.ci..g l.bcrally s..pp!.e.l on the table, an.l the r.» t'j^' ;, onee..s ..f Muskok.. : .i-.g abou t the ol, est fst.ib^ i." e,l i.. the business, n the lakes and •« ^ i5e..,a ...:fj. .^ ,..u,.t l/imw-leil./e ..t haliink! ana"hm^ing; anil' th.rb;;^ Wlities to ti..d the sa...e, and is always willhig t.. ....part tins know- leage to his friends and visitors, an.l .s helped .n a uroat ineasur.. by lil« wif«, who is pftinHtnkinjj an.l ..bliging ; an.l her ovei.ings at home, Hhi..h an. give., weekly .luring th.' "eas..n, are lo..ke.l forward t.. with p'..aHiire by th<. visit.iiH, ....ttagers and .•ainp...siii It... n..ighb..rh.....l who a.e invite, for a go...l a...l happy time, a.i.l .s l....ke.l lorwa.-.l lor f..>m season to sua.soii by their ...any tr.en.lM. Windermere House, Win.lermce I.ake Itoij- seau. rh.>uias .\itk..|i, rr.ipriet.u-. - 1 his delight ful sumni.r les.trt is b.-autifully situat...! on a magniti.ent elevati.... ..verl.H.kiiig Lake ...Mseau, with a ....untless number .if islan.ls lymg b..f<.ie it stn.l.le.l with beautiful summer irshlenees on everv si.te. The g...uii.ls ai'.iun.l e.u.ta.n tour an.l a half aires, which is lai.l ...it in han.ls.u.i.. lawns an.l g.ii.len, in whi.h g.iests may en,i..y the splen.li.l sights ..f the lake, an.l n.'ar by the.-.' is a pretty san.lv b.-ach f..r b.ithi.ig, which is p.-r feclly safe tor hi.li<.s an.l .■hil.l.eii, having a gra.l mil .l..s.-eiit fr..m .m.- foot to .lei-p water, at a distal, e fr..m the shoiv. .Mr. Aitkens first b..gan t.. pr.ivi.le f.ir tourists s.nne nine years ag." m a small way in tl... h..use he then resi.le.l in, l.ut toun.l he.-....hl .i..t a...'<.mmo.late iii.ar tlie.|ii.intity of patrons wh.. wi.she.l t.. stay with li.m. Me then built three c.tt.igeM, an.l in time they als'. l.e.-am.' t...> small, s.. that liveyeais ago 1... .....istructe.l a linelmtel, but last s.-as.m he toun.l .t ina.l...iuftt.- b. the wants .if his inanv frieii.ls. S.. h.' again .-..m mceeil t.i bnil.l, a.i.l has now .■..nstru.-te.l a ...as ,sive f.-....t to tl... buil.ling, with a gra.i.l tow..r risingnea.lv sixty f.-et tn.in the gr.iun. , whiel. L'ives th.. hotel a noble appi-aiani-... an.l at t .. same time a.l.ls f...-ty liv.- .l.-liLjlitful r is to the alrca.lv large h..tcl, making in all "ne lin.i.l.e.l an.l twelve i-..on.s. ami thr.-.- .-..ttages on It., groun.ls f.ir the ent.rtainm.-nt ..t liis guests. 1 he hotc-l has .in., hun.lr...! be.l .'.".ms. si.igle ijl.r l,„th app.-ai-a.lce an.l ...unbi.-t of guests. Sl\ bea.itifullv furnish...l sitting an.l r,.,rpti..n .-o.un--. an.l ii lin.-lv turnish.'.l .lining .-.i.im, an. all .■."ii veni..nc..s ap|....-t.iining t.. a lirst .las- hot>;b."| ,.l,i,ling p.ist .illi.-c an.l .^xpirss othce ii: the Imil.l- in.' with mails night ami m.irning. 1 here i' als".. ei-ecte.l .111 the fi-.u.t an.l tw.i si.les ot th.' buihling a spacious veraml ih twelve feet Wl. e. an.l .ivcr seven liuii.lr...l feet hmg, artisti.-ah c..v,.re.l in, which mak.33 a beautiful pi-..ni«.na.l. . an.l the view fi-.im this pia/./.a is s.imething that 1- yraml, an.l .nice enjoyed will be i-en.einticre.l with .l.aight. The menu ..f the house .s iin.A c.aic.l all the .lelica.'ies of the season licii- lilierally supplic.l .... the table, while the r".-..'.- is f.mlticss, a c.mpetent .hcf taking .barge .. the culinary ar.-angcna.uts, an.l pa.e ...ilk an.l vegetables are supi.li.'.l .laily fr.un a farm c.n- necte.l with the h.ius... A small steamer can !..■ chavterc'l at rcas..nal.le rates, and a fleet .it an.l .-. \. ii.iats, a...l a boat h.iuse t.ir the a.-'-.imii. ,lati..i. ot guests arc pi-.ivi.le.l 011 the pi-emis.>. lUa.k ba.ss. salin..n t.'..ut, ].ickc.-cl, a.i.l other li-li ' are f.mn.l in laige .piantities, ami W iii.lerinerc 1- c.nsi.lcre.l, p«r , .m II. ..-.the b.-st black bass ti-li- „ig of any locality .... the lakes. -Mr. .V.tkci.s 1.- attentive t.. tli.' wants of his guests, ami Ini g.\." the Win.lermere an ..nviable i-elH.tat..ii. with the tourists an.l visit.us tl.r..ugl.out both ( a.u.la ' an.l the U..ite.i .SUu.s. The rates ..f th.= p'-r"-;" i hotel are II.. -.(1 1.. ll.To per .lay, with special .ate- ' t.) families for the seas..... UKPUK8ENTATIVE BIHINEMS MEN. II ()•, who i» pain^tukiiiK ■lie Huiliiili, illf Idoki'il ^ till' vinitnrn, ciittiiu'T" h'IkhmI will) iUT iiivjteil , mill \^ IikpUimI lorwiiicl t>y tlit'ir many trii'mlH. iiiilt-Miiicri', l.iit"' ""«■ i|irii'tiir. — 'I'liis ili'liglit iitil'ully Mitimtcil "II II rloDkiiig l.iikc Kimseiiu, f isUiiilH lyiii« iM'fort'it Niir.iiiu'r rr»iilfli■ ''".i"y liiUf, mill luur l>y tliuii' I U.itliiiiK. wliifli i"!*!'- •hililicii, liaviii); a Kriul- it to lU'cp watt'i-, at a Ml-, Aitkciis lii>t liBKttii 111' nine yeaiH agi> in a In: tlicii ifsiiti'il ill, Init iii.ilatciii'iirtlici|iiiiiitity Ktay H itii liiiii. He IIk'Ii II tiiiii' tlu'y lll^*'| lieeaim- ,!•« aji^o liH i'(instiiiott'(l H 111) loMiiil it inaili'i|iiali;tii I'lnls. Sii lie iijjaill I'om- now (■(instniitcil a iiias !>,', xvitli a grand tower roni tlu' f^ioiiiiil, wliifli apiicaiaiui', anil at tlir . ilcliylitt'iil rooms to tlie iiiij,' ill all one liilinlrctl tiirec' lottagcs oil tin nieiitof his guests. The >e(l rooms, siiigl"-' ami 1 1' a in the latest wtyle, for .■ lit anil two sides of thi and ill twelve feet wide, id feet long, artistieally (a II lieantiiul promenadf. [liaz/.a is something that i> ed will 1)« reinemlieic4 nn of the hon.se is nni\ ra of the season lieiii; le tahle, while the ciii'::if it elief taking rliarge ct ents. and p ire milk ami 1 daily from a farm eon- A small steamer ean !«■ I rates, and a Heel of ■ lilt house for the aeeoimiM' ii-ovided on the preiiiise.», lit, pii'kerel, and other lisli ititiea, and Windermere i> „-.,tlie best hlacU bass(i~li- the lakes, Mr. Aitkeiis i.- .f his giieats, and ha giveii envialde repntation with IS thronghont both Caniili , The rates of this r'-'P'-''' ,■) per day, with special iate,< son. THE TOWN Ol- MIDLAND. C.lARMl.Mui.v located betweon rl,in« ground on dthor .i.lo 1, the littU- town of Midland, in theoounty of .Snnoo« Durnig it, bruif hintory .Midland has grown with Kre.t rapidity 1 itH ,iilatio.i now i^ over two thousand. On the mam ntieet ninnii.g down to tl.o stoaniboat dockn are a .lumber of Hne l-riok stonis, evide„,,,H of ,tH stability wliieh H,..ak well for its future prosperity. Then, are aUo ao.ne good liot«U. notably lie (.ladstone House. Clark^oi. House and the giieen.. The town itsolf is fast b«com.i.K eminent as the Inniber town of <;u,iuda, and latterly several new lumber. Hhingle and planing inillH have b«en built, while uninenHe .p.antitie« of lumber brought by boat from the inilU up the north shore are handled from ve^elH to ears and .listribiited through (...tano and the Kast, .n sLt^n. The gram trade between (hicago. Duluth. and other points with Midlaii xtenmvo, the eouipnients .,f the elevator in this town being ei,ual to any on the lakes, and shortly the (hand T.nn;; Railway Com. [lany propose erecting a Mecond elevator at this point. Kor the tourist Midland makes a very pleaaant sinimor resort on account of the excellent liotol aceoinmodation and the variety of sport within the immediate vicinity. On the \V>e River three mile. illsta.it. and among the (ieorgian Bay Islands, all the way from MidlamI to I'arry .Souml.the water teems with dack bass, pickerel, white tisl, and lake trout .luring the summer inonthH. As for huntinu there i,s a ipiaiitlty of duck at .Mud i,ike, about tw„ miles .'lom tlie town during the spring ami fall and at Hone^ Harbor sixteen miles away, there are plenty of deer. Fidiiug boats ami guides can bo got at any time for a small sum by the day. .V steamer runs daily from Midland to I'arry .Sound stopiihiu at tlie principal islands to leave or pick up camping parties and tisherme... aa well as for the pur .ose ot br.nKi..g .supplies from Midland. This town is indeed a pleasant summer resort and should bu eve.i iiiMie (utronixed tliiin it is. The Western Bank of Canada, capital .«,t,n,--.'?."), 000 paid nil-rest .tiliO.IMMI to f*70,(M)il. Head otiice, Oshawa. .Inn. Cowan, I'resident ; I'". H. Holland, .Maiiagor.— Any atlempt to review the iiiaiiufacturiiig and commercial lesourees of any lmsineBsce.it re must give a pusition of the Hist im- [loiUnce to the banks and inoneyeil institutions. Tliey hold the great medium of exchange between trade centres, and occupy the position of arliiters lietween debtors and creditors. The success and iihility disiilayed in their management form an important link by which to estimate and value tiie cnniineicial Htanding of the (dmmiinity where tlieir influence is fidt, and a close inspection of their resources gives a valuable iiiilex to the con- ilition of all business interests. In the northern section of Canada the Western Hank of (anada I" I upies a leading p''/":'" t'""' 3' ^ m::: C:I^y , and is about forty miles north-west of Barrie, tl. i^^^^^'^^J^';:^-;:;;'^ a ^ U many p,.ints of interest in connection with this town; ''«>•«';" I''''-'' *'^'^^'''''"'\ ''^rtlT'^ ., missL^^ies to Canada, were murdered by Indians, -\:;;;:t: -^ '^L:!;:^ ^^^^i^ -^ z:t^z^ r:=:j.r :^i::i""ir::Lt was sunk ..l t,. 3, S, :n!uh; remains of another are to be found in the i.rth-west ba.m J'^ ^^ ^ ^ ;^ "^ ; home, incorporated by a number of gcntjemen -;^'^-;;;;-; ^^^r ^t ^ ^^^ =;=z;;: s:::;::;;t::i-:::;-^-^^^^ -- .. ... variJipd:t?e::t Episcopal, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian churches, three pubh. scroll, a Mechanics' Institute with a library, and a weekly ne.'spaper, the IleraUl. The Imperial Bank of Canada has a branch here. ponulatiu.i The assessed valuation of real and personal property is over *.{0(),()(K), while populat. exceeds 2,500. » Copeland & Sons, Flour, Feed and Oram Merchants I'enetanguishene.- -Anions the various commodities that rank higli amongst our most important material resources, the articles o Hour, feed and grain may appropriately be ranke.l as among those of tlie first. The large .iuantit.es manufactured in tliis section, which hnd a ready sale in this Province, as well as m the markets ot the cast, constitute ar, in-.pnrtivr.t element m con- sidering the Industrial and cmumercial resources of the growing town of Penetanguishene. Among the mills whose eflbrts are to produce a superior e of Messrs. Copeland iV- Scm. the hiception ot whkh business dates back some thirty years, dming which lengthy period the history of the house has been a steadily progressive one. Messrs. Copeland & Sons liave two fully c.iuipped inihs, with roller process, the one in this town hayin- a capacity of "l(X) barrels of Hour per 'lay, witu ^>n engine of 65 horse power ; the other at KUemalc ablishnient was f()unde'l!eilly it Co., known i\.h the Hee Hive, is one deserving of special mention. This business is a thoroughly comprehensiNe one, ,ind the premises are specially adapted for the \aiii)us dei)artments. A large and varied stock is kept of imported and domestic dry goods, inehuliui' the newest styles in dre.ss fabrics, satins, silks, iuuslins, prints, as well as linens for houselmld use and for wear ; special bai'gaiiis are oH'eroil in chihlren's ami ladies' hosiery, also ladies' summer vests, and all sizes of (.'roni|itoii and Brush eele- hiated makes r^f eorsets. In black dress goods Messrs. O'Heilly & Co. show a tine line of Henri- etta cloths, veilings, jersey and crape cloths, wliile their prints, ehallies, Seoteh zeiihyrs and seer- suckers are nnsurp:issed in beauty and style All kinds of parasols are in stock, and every attention is given to the boot and shoe depaitment, special value being offered in children's and hnlies' goods. The neatest U() feet ot lumber. Their supplies are cliiclly obtained rom the north shore of the (ieorgian Bay ; two hun- dred hands are employed, and they lind their principal markets at Buffalo and Tonawauda by water, and Toronto and Hamilton by rail. Ihe connections of this house are such that all com- missions are promptly tilled, and all kinds of tiiv.- , ber are cut to order at the shortest pos.Mble ; notice. Mr. Beck has nuide this business a lite ] study, and there are few at present engaged in ; this busuiess whose active experience has been j greater. , Corbeau Bros., dealers in Furniture, Under- takers, Upholsterers, Contractors, etc., Peiie- ; tanguishene.— The attention that has been given o the production of furniture in this country during the last few years has developed the fact : that Canadian skill and inventive genius are quite ; as successful in i this inilustry as ] they have proved ; in many otliers. j In Feiietangui- ' shene we have a leading and well , known estal)lish- nient in that of ' Messrs. Corbeau Bros., whose busi- house has e.stablished for tlie last years, and have since that time materi- ally increased their connection. The premi.ses oc- cupied by them consist of a three -story building, with a welle(|uip- peil store, '2.")xS() ^ _^ ft in dimensions, ^3} admirably arran- v~ "^ ged and equipped ' ' "■ with every neces sarv appliance for the prosecution of the business. The warerooma are replete with an extensixe stock of parlor and bedroom furniture, sofas, chairs, tables, etc., and in fact everything that will add to the comfort and elegance of home. They have the cheapest stock of Brussel carpet, fancy plush goods, etc. , north of Toronto. Pic- tures are framed in any desired style ; under- taking in all its branches, with the necessary furnishings, is satisfactorily performed, while the tirm are also agents for the celebrated Wanzer and White sewing machines, Mell's organs, of (iuelph. unsurpassed by any on the market, also the best makes of pianos. Brown's metallic weather strips for doors, windows, etc. At this establish- ment may also be liad alabastine, a beautiful cohir for all kinds of walls, land plaster, grey lime, hair for pla-tering, plaster of I'aris, and I'ortland cement. The Messrs. Corbeau Bros, are natives of the Province of (^lebec, and to meet tlie re(|uirments of their western trade they are now opening up a branch house at Sanlt 8te, Marie. Georgian Bay House, Clias. Devlin, Propri- etor,— In a W(uk of this kind, that treats of the resources of the town of Penetanguisheiie, and which is destineil to be read by those residing elsewhere, it is, of course, our duty to speak of ness been here five who an establishment where visitors repairing to this town for business or pleasure, will be enabled to find all the comforts of home in addition to every attention, civility and convenience possible to a residence and sojourn in a public hotel. The Ceorgian Bay Hoii.se was established in 1831, and has e'v'er since enjoyed the reputation of being one of the most popular resorts in the northern sec tiou of Ontario. The old building was burnt down in IS7!), and the present handsome three- story brick structure was erecteil. The hotel has had scve al changes of owners, but hist year Mr. Chas. Devlin assumed possession, and it may safely be asserted that no more popular propri etor has wielded the reius of government in this house. There are one hundred and ten rooms, light, cheerful and well Ventilated, while in win ter the house is uniformly heated by hot air. There are pleasant parlors, smoking and reading rooms, with a spacious dining room, while all modern improvements have been introduced, baths, etc.. and the best of water is obtained from a sprhig halfa-mile away. The culinary depart meiit leaves nothing to le desired, and in tlu' well-appointed bar will always be found a clioicu ' supply of the best brands of liciuors and cigars ! A free 'bus meets all trains ami boats ; there arc excellent sheds and sUbles, and attentive hostlers. Mr. Devlin is a most obliging host, and visitors fact everythiiiK tliat 1(1 elegance of liome. ick of Brusael carpet, rth of Toronto. I'io- lesireil style ; under- , witli the necessary performed, while the le celebrated Wanzcr les, Mell's organs, of y on the market, also own's metallic weather tc. At this establish- abastino, a beautiful Is, land plaster, grey plaster of I'aris, and isrs. Corbeau Uros. are Quebec, and to meet esteru trade they are use at Sanlt Ste. Marie. Chas. Devlin, Propri- nd, that treats of the Penetanguisheue, and ead by those residing >, our duty to apeak of sitors repairing to this sure, will be enabled to ;nie in addition to every )nvcnieucc pos.sible to a 1 a public hotel. The established in \Ki\, and ; reputation of being one )rts ill the northern sec d building was burnt ire.scut handsome three- is erected. The hotel f owners, but last yeiir 1 possession, and it may n more populiir propri- us of government in thi,-: uiidrcd and ten rooms, lentilatcd, while in win Illy heated by hot air, IS, smoking and reading dining room, while all hiive been introduced. )f water is obtained from '. The culinary depart be desired, and in tin nlways be found a choiin; s of liquors and cigars lins and boats ; there art- .■s, and ttltelltive hostlers, bilging host, and visitor i REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN. 141 can rely on finding here every care and prompt attention, while the rates are moderate. D. Davidson, r.uniber Merchant, Penetan- guisheue.— There is no department of mercantile pursuit which has done more to add to the com- mercial importance of this Dominion than that of the lumber trade, which has now assumed pro- portions of the greatest magnitude. The town of Penetanguisheue has long been noted as a lumber centre, and a leading ami representative iiousc in this connection is that of Mr. I). David.son, who has been engaged in this business for the last fifteen years, and who is thus practically aciniainted with all its details. Mr. Davidson owns two saw-mills, replete with all niodeni conveniences, ami which have a capacity of ,T),(»00 feet per day ; employ- ment is given to fifty men, and suiiic .'>,()0(>.ii()0 feet are turned out per year. 'I'lie facilities of this concern are such that the largest onleis can belille''ation- . : •lilies, . pipes, , . .HI the appur t e 11 - really (irst- class establishment of this kind. (irass and garden seeds are always on hand, together with a large and varied assort- ment of wall paper; also ground oyster shell for poultry. Special attention i is paid to the prescription departmeiit, physicians' I and family prescriptions being compounded with I care, accuracy and dispatcli. Mr. Sneath was born near Harrie, is a graduate of the (liitario I'ol- lege of Phaiinncy, and is now one of the examiners of the College. Also runs branch .store at Midland, i Anthony J. Chalue, Dry Goods, Fancy Oooils, ' (iciits' Furnishings, etc., Bon Marchc.- One of ! the representative bu.siness men of I'enefcingui- ! sliene is Mr. .Vnthony ,1. Chalue, importer and i dealer in general dry goods, fancy goods and gents' i furnishings, and whose e.stablishment is aptly named the " Bon .Marehe," for a better market for the purchaser could not well be obtained. Mr. Chalue has a commodious and wellappointetl store,aiid here will always be found a choice selec- tion of the latest fashions and novelties in the va- rious lines embraced, c.imprising amongst other tilings imported and domestic dress goods, linens, flannels, woolens, prints, muslins, etc. Also a full Hue of underwear, neckwear, hosiery, fancy goods, gloves, laces, trimmings, and a great variety of smallwares, the whole con.stitutiiig a most com- plete assortment. Another part of this eonipre- heiisivc business house is devoted to clothing, hats and caps, together with a choice line of family groceries. Mr. Chalue is, personally, highly es- teemed, and his goods are always of a reliable ipiality. W. F. H. Thompson, |)rv Goods, Groceries, Crockery, etc.. Coal and Wood Merchant, Arcade, Main Street. -Giie of the largest and most com- prehensive business houses in Penetanguishene, and one which during its existence has always enjoyed thefull '•ontidence of the public, is that of -Mr. \V. F H. Thonip.son, proprietor of the well-known .\rcade. Mr. Thompson was for four- teen years with Mr. H. H. Thonip.son, and in 187!) established him.self in his present business, since when the history of tlie house has been a steadily progressive one. The premises occupied, consisting of a handsome tliree-story struc- ture, arc located rai Main street, and ccimpri.se a spacious st(u-e, 'JT x MO ft, in dimensions, beauti- fully fitted up, heated by hot air, and lit by I gasoline, while to meet the demands of the corn- articles, b( cry, sch' tobacco, fancy g. necessary aiices of a pri'lifiisive business cairiedoii eleven clc-ksare em- ployed. The large stock carried is of too varied a luitiii e to ileal with in detail, but consists in part of forci^iiand domestic dry goods.embracing the most recent styles in dress goods and all standard fabrics millinery, trimmings, etc. : also family groceries of all kinds, special attention being paid to teas and coffees, the teas being tne choicest production of China, .lapaii and Assam, with coffees from .Java, Mocha and South America. Plain and fancy crockery and glassware arc to be had here, as well a- a large a.-ijortment of rcady-m.ido clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc., fresh fish, blue berries, and other commodities. Mr. Thompson -V;-:^:s.v TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE is a native of Peel County, an.l by the exercise of ener«v ana enterprise has built un Ina present substantial business, while his establishment is a credit to the town of his adoption. William M. Thomp- son, l>vy (ioods, (Jrooer- ies, Hoots, Shoes, Hats, | etc., Penetanguishene.— i I'rohably there is no | more important or neces i sarv department of biisi- ] ness than that which j deals with dry goods and ! groceries, as under those ] headings aie comprised , the great majority of the , actual necessities of . a certiticatc from the Board of Pharmacy I \ o klvn N.V., having lifteen years experience. He t s b"'" ^'' ^'"llingwood and is agent for ; K It. farpcntcr, of that town, wholesale dealer I in cal oil, lubricating oils, plaster, cement, etc. TOWN OF HANOVER. ., „„|, tbe north-western section of Ontario it As the Saugeen Tliver winds its tortuous course ^-^^J^JZlt^^,^,^,,,,, ,,ong its-banks in turns the wheels that operate the ma, unery m "' "^ ^;, ' " ^^ „,!, „f ^his river is Hanover. This towns and villages One of the most tlourishing ^ ^'^f^^J^^ ,,^,„, , ,„„ ,, ;, „„ tl,e (Georgian Bay place was settled in 1S.2 and now has a V^^^^^^^^Zy f C-cy and Bruce Counties and ;„d Lake Krie division of the (irand 1 >unU '^' \'"'^> " \' \ °,^^„t I,,, Owen Sound, the county seat io„ the town line of Bcntinck and Brant tj--lm.«. '^^^ ^ ^,,^ ^^^, ^,„i .Valkerton. which 30 miles. It has stages running daily ^^^ ?"'''» :.!'',^;,t\"\,,,,,f,,turing cstablishmeats taking is six miles west of the village. It con ,uns --'-P^, ■■„„,,,„ ,„„,,, ,;,,i„.t factory, tannery, power fron, the Saugeen Kiver, and embrace «""'• ^^;^ ' "^ .^^e to a large number of people. Lindry. and several other industries, ^^ "'^•-J' J^ , l^^ ^„„,„ they ^btah. their supplier and thus bringing prosperity to he ■--'->'*^ '"^ ;'. ". ,„,,t,„,.„ „.,, „,thcran churches, which There are Methodist, Episcopal, ^'^^^f^^;^'''';^^^^"^''^ P"''"-^ -■'"-'■ '^ -^'-'"""^^' '"^^^'f are well attended and liberally ->Pl-t-'- , ^^^ \,^^ ,1,^ ,,,i , ,,auk. Here offices of tK witii a library of ov. v 100 volumes, a -^^''^"trSnF press C mi-any are located. «nd the peopU C;,.at N-h-Westeri^Vdegri^ O^^^ ^Ucations, it is likely to beat .„ si: m2;:L s^S:dt:.L and vil^ges in this section ..f the country. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN. 143 Edward A. Goodeve, Dealer in Oei-.eral Goods, Main .Street. — Tliere is one business estaljlishnient in Hanover tliat will always and innnediiitely attract the attention of a stranger wlien entering tlie village. Not entirely Ijecause of its prominent position as it stands facing tlie road leading from the railway depot, although tlie building of which it is partis an imposing structure of white brick, and presents a very handsome appearance ; but partially, also, for the reason tluit it creates sur- prise m tlie mind of every visitor, who mentally eu(iuiresof himself b )W so extensive an estalilisli- ment can find support in a small and seemingly unimpoitant village. In any case it must absorb a great portion of tlie business supplied by Han- over and vicinity, ind a very huge trade must be can led on witlii.i us walls in order to maintain it. A question or two will readily elicit some informa- tion concerning it, for every one i)i the neighbor- hood, and for miles around it, knew the great store of Mr. Edward A. Coodcvc. The elder 1 resiilents have certainly had time in wliicli to j accpiire tlieir knowledge, for it is '.'(l years ago i since Mr. (Joodeve commenced business in the • village. Of course he did not commence on tlie ! same large scale as lias .since lieeii reached by liim, i but circumstances did not tlien re(|uire or iustify i a heavy stock and extensive premises. He has : been guided by existing conditions all tlirougli liis \ business career, and as .soon as Hanover was ripe for a big establishment, Mr, (Joodeve invested his ] money and produced the result whicli is now dis- cussed. Tliere are two large stores under liis j management, and they adjoin eacli other. Uetwecn , them tliey contain about SIS, 000 worth of ,^oods, and give employment to about a dozen clerks. Tlie annual business, it may lie stated, is estimated at $3.">, ()()». Tlie stock field by the uniteil stores comprising all the several lines of mercliandise, in- cludin" dry goods, groceries, boots and slioes, liats and caps, crockery, glassware, and ready-made clothing, with remarkably line assortments in each. Tlie ready-made clothing ilepartmciit is one to wliicli more than ordinary attention has lieeii paid. It is in liigli favor with the farmers especially, whose sons and selves can be fitted immediately, according to their individual ta.stes, and who can olitain clothing of fine or coarse material as tliey may desire. All goods are cut liy first-class tailors, and are well and strongly made. It is .scarcely necessary to say tliat all otiier depart- ments are etpially well attended to, and present rore advantages to customers who find a peculiar satisfaction in having a large stock of any class of goods to examine. Mr. (ioodeve was born in Kngland, but set foot in Canada before many years had passed over his lieiul. C. Merkllnger, Saddler and Harness Maker, Main Street. -In a village like Hanover there is no more useful man tlian the saddler ,.nd liariiess maker. Horses are in such general use that the harness maker's services are in constant demand, and lie becomes an important man in the commun- ity. Mr. C. Mcrklinger lias the largest saddlery ami liarness establishment in Hanover, and does the largest business of any saddler in the village. Althougli manufacturing lo order cliietly, he some- times works for the b nefit of his store, and has a yood stock of saddlery and liarness ware, includhig every article necessary for the equipmeiit of a saddle or carriage horse. His work has given .such general satisfaction since he first commenced business that his reputation as a tradesman extends far beyimd the limits of the village in which his shop is located. As a conseiiuence he is constantly in receipt of orders from distant points, which, with his local custom, leaves him little leisure time during the week. The repairing branch of his business has assumed such large proportions during tlie last few months tliat he was compelled to engage assistance, and now he has two or three workmen constantly employed. The saddlery and harness work turned out from Mr. Merk- linger's shop is reputed to have no superior by those who aro excellent judges of such wares, and this strong recommendation is apparently justified by the extent of the business which Mr. Merk- llnger is now doing. Poor work, even if exten- sively praised, admired, and advertised by inter- ested parties, will accomplish anything but beneficial results for the workman. On tlie con- trary good work is its own advertisement, and brings to the trailesman a large business and large profits Tiie latter has been the case with Mr. Merklinger, who, in his store and in his shop, has a valuable property created by his own in a few months. It is only one year and a half ago since he arrived in Hanover and opened 'lis sliop, but in a sliort time lie was, able to pro\ e that he was an \ expert workman, and deserving of a liberal sup- port in his bnsine.ss from the people of the village ] and adjoining country. Mr. Mcrklinger is a Canadian of (Jerman descent. He lived for a long I time in Williamsford, township of Sullivan. The premises occupied by him at present on the main I street of Hanover are located in a fine brick j building of attractive appearance. .Mr. Merk- I linger liad a high reputation at Williamsford for ' liis V. ork, and left that town with the good wishes of his fellow citizens. The Scarborough Hotel, P.. II. Middaugh, Proprietor, .Main Street.— The Scarborough Hotel at Hanover is a building which seems to have been lifted bodily from the centre of a large city and placed in the small village of wliicli it now forms a part. It appears disproportionately large to its surroundings, and contributes materially to the business-like aspect of Main Street. It is two and a half stories in heiglit, and is about .SO feet deep by 70 feet wide. Built of white brick, with considerable pretension to architectural beauty, it presents a handsome and imposing appearance, and attracts atteution as soon as tlie stranger arrives in the village. It was built eight years ago by its present owner, Mr. Scarborough, who intended to run the hotel himself, but the pro- hibitory laws of the country disgusted him, and he abandoned his intention almost as soon as the building was ready for occupation. The present lessee of the hotel is Mr. K. H. Middaugh, an American, who first saw the light of day in the State of Ohio. Mr. Middaugh was not dis<;ouraged by tlie fact tliat the absence of a bar would reduce liis revenue, but set himself to work to render his enterprise as successful as possible without that usual appendage to an hotel. It was in March of last year that be assumed the management of the place, and it appears that he possesses all the (jualifications necessary to make a successful landlord, for his house Is attracting a larger portion of the travelling public than ever it i', I ../ m] 144 TOWN OF HANOVER did before. No doubt tlie fine appearance of the hotel, and the merits wliich iin interior view of the building diHcover, have lielped Mr. Middaugh in his efforts to malie the house widely popular. It certainly possesses advantages wliich shoulil serve it generously. It contains from 15 to 20 bedrooms, three sample rooms, and two parlors ; while in the stables in rear tliere are stalls for 30 horses. It is scarcely necessary to say, in refer- ence to so large an establishment, that more com- fortable, better ventilated, or finer furnished rooms could not with reason be desired. The parlors are handsome apartments, there being one on the upper and one on the lower Hoor. As there ore three large sample rooms in the build- ing, the commercial travellers cannot complain that tlieir interests have been neglected. With regard to the dining room, and the wichm that is daily discussed therein, naught save terms of praise can be used. The guests are sliown every attention, and tlie members of the staff assisting Mr. Middaugli are obliging and courteous always. The hotel is strongly recommended. John Ball, Druggist, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Main Street.— It is seldom that a man is met with who has found time in his youth to ac(iuire botli a trade and a profession. There is such a man in the village of Hanover, and lie has not only be- came master of a profession and of a trade, but he is actually engaged in both at the same time, and carries cm a store as well. Mr. .lohn Kail is the gentleman referred to, and his place of business is situated in a fine two-story brick building on the main street. He is lioth druggist and watcli- maker, and profitably uses his knowledge of medi- cine while he is working as n practical jeweller and watchmaker. He manages to do this by com- bining in the one premises a drug store and a watchmaker's .shop, and while prescriptions are made up at one counter, the prices of chains, bracelets and rings, or the costs of repairs to a watch, are discussed at the other. Mr. Uall has a very fine stDre, and what is l)ctter, it is filled by a valuable, although miscellaneous, stock. It is hardly necessary to refer to his establislunent in its character of drug store, for in this respect it can be no better or worse than others. All pre- scriptions are carefully prepared by competent clerks, and no greater merit can be claimed by other similar establisliuieiits. As a jeweller's store, however, it may be stated that it has a comparatively strong claim upon the favor of tlie public as represented by Hanover's population. It contains an admirable assortment of watches and jewellery, in which the most diverse tastes may be suited. The chief watch manufacturing estab- lishments of the continent are reprc^rntcd in his show cases, which also display a ^ nidsome and valuable collection of finger ,s, watch chains, necklaces, bracelets, broochi ureastpins, lockets, and every other ornament lorined out of gold and silver. Mr. Ball, however, has not the same bigli opinion of his attaininents that other people miglit have, and does not believe that they furnish a short enough road to a competence ; so he dabbles still more deeply in trade, nul deals in stationery, wall paper and fancy goods. His stock of fancy gootls is the admiration of the vills"", f-'sr it iiicTudr..'; ;i!!y number nf pretty and useful articles. In stationery goods he keeps on hand a large supply, the daily newspapers, fashion i' and art journals, and the latest novels being included. Mr. liall has been in business for six years, and during that time has created a very desirable custom. He is almost a iiativi! of Han- over, having been born about ten miles from the village. His parents were Irish. Wm. H . Goodeve, Druggist and Dealer in Fancy (ioods, Moin Street.— A good drug store is a blessing to any c-- '^^ ' f ^J^^^^ Lnds ,me brick edifices. There is an excellent and ethcient Hre department, and t«'<=l'^- ; ^^^ *- ^ and express facilities are enjoyed, as well as a daily mail, while steamboats run *- - ' ^^'^ J^ ^^ Arthur and intermediate Lake Superior ports, and Sault Ste. ^ arie, and weekly to '" y ^ -";';^ ing the season of navigation. There are grain elevators, saw, flour and planing '".'> '^'j^" " '« ^^° [^ ' fomidries and numerous other manufacturing industries, while the shipments eons.s 'f -"•"■;,'; ; produce and the products of the manufactories. To attend to the religious wants of ;>'« °1 Jf' L ten churches : Methodist, Catholic, Kpi-scopal. Disciple, Presbyterian ^-^^^^:;^^^^^^^^ four public schools with 1 ,00.) pupils, and a tlollegiate Institute. '1 liere is •;., /-''^'^^^^-^^'^^VJi", a library of .S.OOO volumes, aud a music hall having a seating capacity for (.00, and two b i ks wh two we kly newspapers, the E,«erprU. and HMru., keep the people well informed on *;«•.-* town and the wl.rld in general. The asse.s.sed valuation o' '- -^ I'--"'\^ l''°l ^ ^ "b ' $1 196 113, while the population exceeds 3,300. The merchants of Collmgwood are lue, actut ness men. aud take a lively interest in all matters that tend to the welfare of the town. Georgian Bay Consolidated Lumber Co., Melville it Cooper, CoUingwood. — (Jue of the largest mills on the shores of the Georgian 15ay are those run by the corporation existing under the title of tlie (Jeorgian Hay Consolidated Lunil)er Company. The enterpri.se was started in l.SOOby the firm of Hotchkiss, Peckliani & Hoag, and con- tinued in the hands of these gentlemen until 18/4, when the Hon. W. K. Uodge, of New York, ob- tained a controlling interest. After a few years tlie CoUingwood Lumber Company disappeared, aud its place was filled by the present organiza- tion, known as the (ieorgian Bay Consolidated Lumber Co. During the last two years Messrs. Andrew Melville and D. O. Cooper have con- ducted the business. The annual output from the mills is six to seven million feet of lumber and three million of laths. The buUdings m whuli this tremendous (juantity of material is turueil out have, of course, been ccmstructed on an ex- tensive scale. The dimensions of the mam struc- ture are 00 feet by "JOO feet, and two stories in lieight. Then tliere are a number of othces, store- houses, stables, etc. It will be learned with interest that live houses have been erected nc;u' the premises as residences for some of the en,- ployees at the mills. Ten acres of ground are used as a yard for the storoge of lumber. H.;- REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN. 147 crockery, glassware, arpets, liouae furnish- 31- store in the village ;er or more satisfactory foung man who is ex- srs, aud has a thorough f store-keeping. He is ,ine»a .instincts which, I of inoalculahle advan- commercial mangener- lmI liis enterprise with espite the formidable iiesence, in the village, il stores, has already rtahle and encouraging as horn in Ay ton, (»nt., having first seen the the green hills of Krin. s iiassed in Peterhoro', ,'cd when he decided to lover. dlingwood. It is at thi- ns manufacturing estab- ,y, Cieorgian ISay, and is branch of the Northern distant 95 miles to tlic f private! uiitcipiiiieH ((miliictcil in tliu north- frii country U that known an tlio " (;olinnwoo HiiiUlingand Konn.lry Company (Ij'iiiitea)." Tlio Dry Oouk »n.l Koun.lry are situated on the Hlioro of tlio (IcorKian Hay, ho that thcri' in a iliroot water „ coinmuniiation with all placeH on tho laktH, while the Northi'M and NoiHi WeNtern Railway provich h railroad innnectiou with all pointH of tlie lonipasH. Under thexe liapjiy eir- ounistanri'M, and with am pie capital to cut a road to Kucoess, the (;ompany c(mld scarcely fail to ac eonipiish the ends foi which it was formed, namely, to increaseit^ own wealth and the wealth "f the country in which it was a pioneer organiza- tion, Before entering into details concerning the ex- tent of tlie Company's works, it may l)e us well to give a brief historical sketch ot the Company it self. To liegin wi li. the foundry was established in l.H.")7 hy a Mr. Hurley, who, a few years later, was aucceeiled in the proprietorsliip and n-anagcmciit hy tilt firm of Cameron it Moberly, who were m time .succeede.l 1:> tlie present compaiiv in Novem- ber of last year. Six years ago the di y dock was opened by Messrs. ,1. D. .Silcox iV; Andrews, and as it was soon discovered that a mutual bcnelit would he derived from a blending of interests, an alnialgamationsclieme with tlie Foundry Company was proposed and accepted. About .i year ago, tlicrefore, an amalgamation of the two interests years ago ; Mr A. A. VVeddell Ih a young itian o thirty-tiv« yearn, and Mr. R. Weddell lia« reached thirty-mren yettr«. Mr. .1. D. Silcox, who Ih forty years of ago, was horn under the Stars and Stripes. Mr. Ceo. MolnTly is an Knglishnidii, who has been in Canada for many years, and ia hlty-hve veai-B of age. The dry dock Is built of stone, and is by far the largest on the ,. 1 , 1 ,1 1 ._,^— ■. .i. u i; w^ lakes, and has caimcity for ' >Mi the largest veHsel floating "l on Canadian waters, or, i indeed, on any of the great i lakes which may not be ' claimed as entirely (ana- ilhin. ItisfuUy e(|Uipped in every respect, and a-. I there is a large Bhipyard ; in ccmnection with it, the ^ Company can successfully ; undertake all kinds oi ' ship building, ship work, etc., either in wood or ; iriii. They have always . in stock a luge supply ' of ship timber and othei : material, and are supplied ' with all re(|uisite8 for ship ■ building. A broad deep :' channel connects the wa- ters of the bay with the dock, which can acconi- luodate ves.sels even larger than th.' great (|.1M;. steamers. It is sixteen feet deep, and H7'> feet long and vessels can be floated and the water pumped . Fleming, < '. K. (brother of Sanford inemiug) ; Vice-President, .1. D. Silcox ; Sec-Treas., 11. Weddell ; General Manager, A. C. Weddell. Mr. George Mol)erly, barrister, is also one of the directors. A little more information regarding the gentlemen named, may, jicrhaps, be^aceepfahle. Mr. Fleming is a native <.l Ncotiiind, and is mty-tive years of age. The Weildells are Scotchmen who came to this cunntry about sixteen ingenuity and skill. There are several different ile- paTtments connected with the foundry. There is the machine shop, which is forty-five feet liv .seventy -seven feet and has two stories. There is the boiler shop, forty-five feet by seventy-seven feet also, and one story in height. The blacksuiitli shop is thirty-five by forty feet, the grinding rooiii twenty-five feet by twenty-eight feet, the engiiR' room twenty fccc by thiftj' feet, siid ths .r.r.i-vv proper forty-Hve by fifty feet. There *re also a number of sheds adjoining which are used for stor- xlili'll 1h a young mini of K. Wuildell ha» roai'he(\ J. I). Silcox, who Ih forty l«r the Stars and Stripes. I KngliHhmAii, who lia^ y yeivrH, ami is lilty-tivi x'k Ih l)uilt of Mtone, im.i < |py fur till' liir(,'ent on tin ikoH, mid liRH fiil>acity fm he lwf?eHt VBHsel tloivti«(; II Caiiudiaii waters, oi , luh'rd, on any of the great iikcM whieli may not h< laiiiied as entirely (aim Han. ItiHfiillyeiiuippecl II every respect, anil a here is a lai>;e ohipyanl II oonneotion with it, tlic Ompaiiy can HUi:iesHfull> indertake all kinds (p| iliip Imilding, eliip work, ^to., eitlier in wood or I'lii. Tliey have always II Htoek a l.iige Hupniy )f Hhip tiniher and othci iiaterial, and are supplied rtitli iill rei|iiiHites for ship luiilding. A luoad deep •Imlinel conneets the wa tera of the hay with the loek, whieli can aeuoni- iiKxlate vessels even larger tliiiii the great C.V.U. steamers It is sixteen feet deep, and 37.") feet le floated and the water in the reiiiarkahly shoit he dork, it may he added, feet to the gates, and in iniiig walls there is sixty tected hy abutments and eiit. The engine used in in pump is one of seventy • pettier the doek is a magiii- iig speeimoii of inechanieid ere are several different de- ith the foundry. Then i^ ieli is forty-five feet 'y has two stories. Tlien- is tive feet hy seventy-seviii in height. The hlacksmitli irty feet, the grinding room ■ntyeight feet, the eiigino ;irt.y feet, !vnd thn ff.v.iiilvy ty feet. There ire aha a ling which are used for stor- REPRESENTATIVE Ht'8lNEH8 MEN. 149 age purposeH. The pattern department is loeated on the iijiper Hat of tli.' ma.hine shop. Steam powwiHUseil in every department in whi.h itean he applied. Twenty-four men are einploye.l in tlie foundry and liotween twelve and fifteen ar" i»r niHiiently oeeiipied in the dry dock. Vr these tig- lueMand the description aeuompanying tlieni .some lea inav he fornioil of the eapahilities iiml the ex- I lilt of the operations of tliel ollingwooil I )iy j look , Ship Kuildiiig and Foundry Company. As n eoiise- i|mnee their business eonneotloir is spreading thoughout the entire Province. Their specialties III manufacture are sUtionaiy and marine enginog iind boilers, light ami heavy ■mill ina.hinciy, saw- dust or mill refuse burners, propeller wheels, steam pumps, tugs, dredges, steam launches! tiiriitables, ami iron liridges. J. Nettleton & Sons, .Mci hant Tailors, llnron- tiirio .Street.— Tiie latest fashions are to he obtain- ed and the lowest rates only are always chargi-d. It is in the aNsortmeiit of goods presented, how- ever, that this estubliMhment has its greatest ad- vantage over rival concerns. Choice pieces of imported tweeds, broadcloths, doeskins, etc., are always to be found on itssliehis, and pattern and ipiality can readily be selected to suit ditierciue ill taste or means. Of course the firm does a large Innil trade, but its work is sought for from ports on bake .Superior and Georgian Hay. I lie biisi- iicss of the above nieiitioned linn was established ill IS,-)S by Mr. ,). Nettleton, and two years ago twoof his soiw, Messrs. J. H. and ,)ohii' \V. Net- tleton, were taken into |)artiiersliip Although a very extensive and protitabh- trade had been established when the tirm was organizeil, by the iiihnissioii of tlie junior Nettletons it received "ficxli impetus, and during the last two veais there has been a further e.xteiisioii of tlie'biisiness. The building occupied is a two storv brick structure on Huroiitario .Street, t« "nty-feet wide and tiftysi.x feet in length Mr. J. Nettleton, the senior mem- herof thetiiiii, was born tiftytive years ago at Lofthduse. VorUshire, Kngland. Both his lather aii.l his grandtather had been merchant tiiilors ill Ins native village. Having learned his trade with his father young Nettlct,v-, he was elected Mayor, lieiiig re-elected to the [Kisition this year, he is now honored hy the title of the " Jubilee .Mayor. " In ISb'i he entered tlie order of Free-.Ma.soiiiy, jilid has since taken a Bleat iiitjirost in the organization He has held a niimbi'r of subordinate olHces iiieonneetion with it. being^elected a W.M. for the tirst time in the year IS»I7. ||(. hum instrumental in instituting several lodges tliidiighout the country. His ser- vices as a Krecmason were recognized tiy his breth- ren recently who presented him with a full set of grand lodge reg.ilia He is also a past eminent coin- iiiander of Hiironlario Kncampmeiit of Knights lemplar, is prominent in the Ancient Order of I nitcd Workmen, the .Select Knights, and the Sons of Kngland Uenevolent Society. Best & Nettleton, Importers of Wines, Liipiors and < igars The linest establishment in Western Canada, in the particular line of biisiiiesM to which It IS devoted, i undoubtedly that of Hest it Net- < t etoii. The pi.inises occupied by the (inn, on the mam street in Collingwood, are liandsonie and imposing, and contribut.' materially to the smart, l'UMiies.s-like appearance of the thoroughfare on which they are situated. The dimensions of the building are '2-2 \ I Hi feet, ami there are three stories. .Messrs. liest & Nettleton, it may he as well to mention at once, are wholesale importers ot wines, liipiors and cigars. Their business is a large one, and consei|uently they (ind use for every inch of room in the tine building occupied built and owned by them The lirst lloor is the salesroom, the second tloor is ii.sed as a store room, and the third tloor has been coin erteil into a iMHi.leil warehouse. The ba.sement makes an I xcelleiit bottling departnieiit and shipping room Naturally the large trade conducted by the lirn'i iei|uires the .services of a good stall' of a.ssi,tants, and it w ill be no surpri.se to learn that itxclusivt' of the proprietors there are ■,ix men employed either as clerk.- or porters llieir business ex- tends over a whle area, and they ship their liipiors and cigars to many distant points With the upper lake ports they do a tine trade, and the counties of Dntlerin, Grey, I'eel, South Simcoe and .Miiskoka, are almost their own as far as busi- ness purpo.ses are eonccrued. In the town of I.rampton, also, they have a profitable market. .Mtogetlier. they turn over about .'j!,SO,(iiM) every year, and can be considered as men well on the way to fortune. They are sole agents in Colling- wood tor the .sale of Carling's ale.' Their store is most handsomely fitted up, the fiiniishiiigs being provided expvessly for the lii|iior trade Kvery- thini; in connection with the ei|uipment of the establishment is of a costly and elegant character, evidences of taste and wealth ahoimdiiii; on all sides, 'ihe premises are supplieil with The elec- tric telegraph call system, iiid there is teleiihone commuiuciition with all parts of the town. Mr. D. .M. liest, the senior member of the tiim, was born in I'ort Mope ;i;j years ago. lie came to Collingwood in l.s(i7, and with the e.xceptien of short perioils of absence, has remained there ever sin.-. .Mr. W. W Nettleton. w ho is a son of the pi nt .Mayor of Collingwood, is :i-2 years of age, ai ,vas horn in Liverpool, Kngland, He wa,s on, lour years of age, however, when he accom- panied his parents to the town in which he now resides. 150 TOWN OK MKAFOKl) TOWN OF MHAI'ORD. Ill that Noctioii cif country in the I'rovinco of (hitiirio BurroHiKling tlio Ouorgiiin ftiy, im; iniuiy tl..-iJinK'aml proKTcH.l've 7illa««« an.l towns, which ar. n.aking the cunfy to MoHm.m lilie tl... n»c. A.no„K th.... in the town of Mc.vfor.l, which i« «ituat..l on tl>e ImnkH of the lUg Head River, where . I (allH into the (ieorgian lUy. It in in St. Vincent township, in the county of (irey. ""«» '« ''•"•-■''^'1 \y the north.rn line of tl>e N,.rthern S: NcrthweHtern Kailwayn, of which it U the ternnnus, and In Is mil,.- north.^.Ht of Ow. m Soun.l, which Ih the county »eat. Tliere in an excell..!;t ;„ul.:-r. where Hteani- >f nianufacturn. i;h iniduileH Hour, Htalilinl ttw and boatH call roKulii'ly 'l">inK tlic H.'aMon of ,.avi«ation. TIutc are a nui.dier ment-( here, which are Hiippl'"'* «''>' l"'"'«'' "'"" ''"' '*''< "''"'* "'"''' "'" , . , woollen niilU, foundrion, etc.. while linh, grain, leather, produce and nmchinery are -lupped ford wan Hettled in Ih:«». and wan incorporated a town in 1874. There are KpiHCopal, Catlwdic, .Mctlio- di«t. Disciple and IVcsl.yteriau clnrchen. which are liberally .upi-rted aud w-ell attended : al.o ., nublic Hchool and .NUrhanics' Institute, a town hall, having a Heating capacity of .<(MI, while one bank atten.lH to the fmancial atlairs, and two weekly n..WHpaperH, ti,o .I/omVor and the .I/,n'or embody neWH of the week, both local and gcniMal. .Stagen run twice a day to Owen ^ound. Olhces ol (Ireat Northwestern Telegraph Company and Vickers' Kxpre«M are located hero, and ceived daily. mail the the IS re Trout 4 Jay. Land and Money IJrokcrs, .^ykeH Street -Among the ohUnt settlers in the Meafonl district are MeHMrs. .las. Trout ami (.'liarUs Hugh ,biy now axsociated in tlie tirm of " Trout k .In y,^ L»nd ami .\l/ business standiM.mt. Ihese i-entlemen, in ad.Htion to their chief occupation as bind and money orokers, are agents for tlie Clas- now & Loiuhm, Citizens' North hi itish >^: Mercan- tile British American, Imperial .t IjiiuaKhirc insurance coinpi nies. Tiicy al:«. act for th.^ ( an- ada Permanent and London ;V Cana.lian loan com- panies, besides a number of other similar institu- tions, as well as Vickers' KxprcssCo A pronunent feature of the business transacted is found in the exchange am. sale of farms. The l)eneHt to a farm- ing conmiunity of such an establishment as that conducted by Messrs. Trout & Jay cannot he readily over-estimated. McCracken 4 Co., I'liotographic Artists, .sykes Street.— The studio of Messrs. McCracken & ( o., situated on Sykes Street, ami the Hr.st door from the (;ity Hall, is one well worthy of a visit from either the stranger to or resident m Meafonl. A Ltood photographer is a boon to a town, for the skiUetl artist, provided with all the improve- ments which reseaicli and experiment hftr R-blP> , however, the people of Mcaford have pho tographic artists eipial to any tin 'ities can pro duce, and a studio turnished with ,ill the reciuirc- nieiits necessary for tlie producti'>u of superior pictures. This fact has been evidently recoKiii/.ed and appreciated, for the tirm have generally all die work tlu-y can get through with. It ;s only live moiillis ago since the studio was opened, and yet it is wiilely known thnuighout the country, and peopi' from distant points lind their way V, it when iiiiring photographs of theiiisclvis i.i members of their families. In light aid shad.- etrects they are peculiarly skilful, and s.niieof the pictures turned out by them are boaiitiful beyond conception. '1 hey make a specialty of photograph- ing horses aud animals, a fact which is duly appre ci.-ited by the farming community. Indeed, the pliotographer who could not do goon of Nnpeiiin etni uvidi'iitly recounizcil liiiii havo geiieially all roiiK'h with. It m only studio wiw opened, and hroiighout the country, pointa lind tlieir way to ;iaph8 of th(tiiiHelvi« m es. In HkIiI ind shade ,• skilful, and .-^niiieof the lem are heaiitiful beyond , .specialty of photograph- tact which is dulyappic immunity. ludcecl, tin- not do good work of tlii.'* it of place in a country is a young Canadian ot id his prenent application th liiH known ability a.s a ; already secured for him Bts, Wine and Spirit Mci 'he Btraiiger to Meafoid, ahiiig the principal thm will have his attentii'ii the handsome building Manley & Co., druggl-st- dtectural beauty than can iturcs erected for liu8ine>s (specially in a small to«ii nspicuous by its attra;- i constructed of red and 1 the arrangement of the • or architect has niiui- I efTeet to architecturiil itjij/e of 4.") feet and a riie business conduct' d established in 1870 liy REPREHENTATIVK lU SINKH.S MEN. 151 Mr. H. Manley, a gnidnate of the Ontario Col- lege of rliarmaey, in IHNI, Mi-. A. \V, Manhiy Wtt» admitted to a partnurshiji, and the linn be. came known by tlie iitylo ami title of .Manley * Co 'I'lui eHtabllHhment, ai now eondueted, in a very (;omplete one. In the rear of the buiUling are two jirivate ollleeH, one for thu accommodation (it Dr. McljNiii, physieittn and suruion and thu other for Dr. K. S. Holders, V„H. fhu piactieoof lioth gentlemen is Hin* lUHoriat.d in a meanure with the biisinenB carried on by .MesurH. Manhs * Co., and the eoniiection i« a benefit to and coi'i- venieiice for the piibli... |n addition to their biiginesH as driiggints, the lirm of .Manhy A (.'o., like the majority of companieM in country towns', (h) notcoiiline tJK^mselves to omt (larticnlar line.' Of eourse the drug shop absorbs the greatest ahaic of their attention, but the Messrs, Manley also do a large jobbing buNiness in groceries, wine* and li(piurs. A. W. Corley, .Stationer and Jeweller, Sykus Street,- Krom small beginnings come great results. The buHiiiess cunilm-ted liy A \V. Corley, jeweller, was eoinmenced on the 1st .May, ISH;<, when a very moderate capital was invested in the purchase of stock. In the silcction of jewellery with which to open a store i large sum of money will go a shi.rt way. Me was evidently conhdent of his own ability to build up a pmlit- able business, and the result [iidved that hisrimli- dence was not misplaeed. In three years lie was doing a business that averaged .^l'J,()0(» a year and is now on the way to an early eompetenec, His stock, which was formerly of such slim pin- portions, now makes a very attia"*:- -^ ;ud iinpos- mg apiMiaraiice, and the most Cttidiou: person in search of jcii . Uery couhl no inil to i,... ileased with the as.Miitment and va' e o;' thu go is Bub- niitted for inspection. In H ge- ■iiigf, euv ings, hrooclies, chains, or in otiu ■• a iiolcj fueiiimed out of gold and silver, there is . Iar;^'e sto. ;■ from which to make selections. Wa' , ■■■■ ;.,,,; eloeka citlier costly or cheap, can b. jcen in great variety, and the purse of any one desiring a time- j.ieco can be suited exactly. In addition to his business as jeweller, Mr. Corley has adde.; cliat of stationer, and it must be admitted that uis stock of stationery is an excellent and complete one. Historical works and works of tiction crowd the shelves around the store, and .school hooks for every branch of study may be obtained. C. Burns, Boot and .Shoe dealer and Manufac tiirer, Sykes Street.— The largest hoot and slioe establishment in Meaford is that owned liy .Mr. liurns on .Sykcs Street. The store is SO feet in depth, and 'Ji feet in width, and the stock therein disjilaycd is valued at between .Sj,(HIO and Sti.OOO. .Mr. Burns does not depend upon Meaford alone for his custom or business. There is a wealthy country surrounding, and a large portion of the trade is d(nie with the farni<;rs. Mr. Burns is not only a dealer in boots and shoes, but a manufac turer also. In constantly repliiiishing his stock, however, he does not limit himself to his own iiianufacture, but gives his customers opportunity to select from the machine-made work furnished by the larger wholesale manufacturers. He is, therefore, enabled to display a grt»at variety in the special line adopted iiy him for his business career, and can submit for examination boots and shoes of the finest make and material, as well as the (ifmrsH strong grHHln adapted for fai m « n k. He has niadi) it a practice of liuying for cash only in the iM-'st markets, and is then by enabled to sell at the lowest priceii. He lias 1>«um a resident of Meaford for th" \hM twenty eight years, an i hu appears t<- lia\ e been .« citizen worth hivinu. At all eyunt^ his fellow townsmen seem i„ hold hlin in high estimation. Thirt(((;ii ytiars ago he was first eler' d to a seat in the town c(Mlncil, and served a.^ ,, hiinible member of that board during thu ensuing eight years. Then lo was eleeteil mayor, and held his position as chief olliiial of the town during three successive years. ,\t present he is deputy reeve. .Mr. Kuriis, it may be men- tioned, is an Knglishman. Bailey Bros., (iroccries, Cmekei v. Vegetables, Sykis Street— It reciuires more than iinlinary ubil' ity •( run successfully u business of so ci.mplex a character as that generally carried on by n storu- keeper in a country town. So many (li(lcrent branches of trade are eii.aged in, and • iicli a variety of markets must be sought for the ditlen tit classes of goods dciilt in, that it "piires a coid luNid, clear iiniid, an I a varied i^xpciicuce, to cope with tlie many dilliculties in the way ot success. .Messrs. Heiiiy anil R II. Ilailcy, composing iho (iriu of Kailey liros., general store-keepers, are g( Mtleinen w o have evidently posses.seil all the i|Ualities neces.sary to make them successful in a busines career. They deal in all the classes of goods to he found in a coin. try store. The prin- cipal lines of goods they carry are groceries, crockery, vegetaldes and" fruit. In the latter article they speculate somewhat heavily during the sea.son. They a Is., have a tine soda water fountain and ici cream parlor. The premi.ses on Sykes Street occ upied by tli.ni as a general store are spacious and well liuhted. A cellar which runs the entire length of the store is used for the storage of goods, and is admirably adapted lor the purpose. Kspecially in the siimtner months is it a convenience, when goods readily alfei^ted by the heat are kept cool and pleasant. There is tele- phone communication with .lilhrent [larts of the towi., ai.d many custoiiier> .aail themselves of this privilege to t.-ansiuit, uidcrs ,uid save them- selves both time and lalior. The firm of Bailey Bros, was not formed till March last, Kor seven years previously, however, Henry Bailey, the elder brother, had carried ..u the business alone. Four months ago K. II, I'.ailey was admitted to a partncrBhip, and there is promise of a rich future for the new firm, McCann & Spar'lng, Contractors and Builders, Bayfield Street. One of the best known firms in the county of tirey is that of .McCann it Sparling, contractors and builders. They have been in business for the last twelve years, and this fact, coupled with a reputation for s(|Uarc dealing and good work, has made them widely known and highly respected. Conseiiuent uix'm their high standing in buHiness circles their workshops and planing mills always present a busy appearance, and periods of depression never seem to affect them. Their annual business now is worth about 810.000. The\ contract to build and furnisli houses, to supply the material for building pur- jioseB. or to dr. c.-,rr,".nt- ring wrk Kner sUy . Their prcmi.sfjs arc canveniently situateil on the corner of Bayfield and Nelson .Streets, and cover a com- paratively large area of ground. The dimensions 52 TOWN OF MEAFORD. of the main building are 36 feet by 68 feet, and m addition there are u number of sheds, a storehouse^ and engine room. The engine used is one of 25 horse-iX)wer, witli a boiler of a capiicity some 10 horsepower greater. Mr. Sparling is the inven- tive genius in connection with the power, and his improvements in several articles of machinery have been so fully appreciated by other machin- ists, that they have paid him the compliment of copying and using them. Chief among his niven- tions is a new style biuid-saw, which is tightened by a weight attachment, instead of with a screw as formerly, the weight being found to work with greater ease and effect than the older contrivance. The firm employ.s ten hands regularly, and while they have a good local trade their business is done princiimlly witli the country. The senior partner of the tirm learned his business in one of the lower townships, but the junior member ac(iuired his knowledge in Meaford. .Messrs. McCann & Spvr- ling are not unused to public honors. The former occupied the position of deputy-reeve during the year before last, and was for many years in the town council. -Mr. Sparling was member of the council for two years. Todd & Wallace, Tanners, Kerry Street.— "There is nothing like leather" is a compliment paid to a tough subject by some maker of epi grams. Admirers of the article turned out by Messrs. A. C. Tr)dd and W. (i. Wallace wcmld say there was nothing like their leather. They would not be far from the truth, and that there are many ready to e.'cclaim to this effect is a fact made evi- dent by the large business transacted by the gen- tlemen named, v.ho are tanners, with an estab- lisliment on Berry Street. The Hrm of Todd & Wallace was formed about one year and a half ago, although previously the tannery had been carried on by Agenw & Todd. When Mr. Agnew retired, Mr. Wallace turned up to till the vacancy, and the new firm thrived remarkably well. Careful attention was paid to the manufacture of harness, upper, and calf leathers, and good (juality secured good custom. A profitable trade with Toronto ito menrhants was soon established, and to the pres- ent day it is to the " giieen City" that a major portion of their leather is shipped. Of course points less distant are also supplied from then' tannery. Messrs. Todd & Wallace occupy com- modious premises ; tlie tannery proper is 42 feet by 'M feet, and there is an upsUirs apartment used as a currying and tinishing sliop. Tlie bark shed, although forming part of the tannery build- ing, is not included in the dimensions given. Kour workmen are employed, and are kept constantly eiigai'ed. Tlie manufacture of haiiiess leather is made a specialty of by tlie firm, and witli very satisfactory results. A Hfteen horse-power engine supplies strength to run the machinery in connec- tion with tlie establisliment. Mr. Todd, it may lie remarked, is a native of Canada, while .Mr. Wallace hails ironi the land of the stars and stripes. G. Sutherland & Oo„Wharfingers and Forward- ers Town Warehouse.— Two of the most useful men in the town of Meaford, and to the farmers in its vicinity, are Messrs. (J. Sutherland and \\ . CnoU, partners ill tlie Hrm of (;. 8uth.rland &(o. They' (to business as wharfingers, forwarders and L'rain merchants, and are le-sp'^s of the town warehouse. Mr. Sutherland ha:, had an experi- ence of eleven years in this business, having acted in the capacity of manager for former lessees, and one year ago a joint partnership was entered into with Mr. William Cook, who has been in the grain business for the past ten years. The capa- city of the warehouse is 44,000 bushels, and as the building occupies a site at the foot of the wharf- jutting out intry Coods, Groceries, etc., Sykes Street.— Centrally located in tlie liushiess block on Sykes Street stands the general store of W. «iraham & Co. Mr Graham is a young man wlio appears almost too youthful to successfully assume the responsibilities connected with su large a business as that which he controls. Never tbeless, it is evident that lie possesses both tin aliility and experience necessary to success in aii\ ; branch of trade, for in the eight months duriii.^ i which he has had chief control, the business lia> graduallyan 1 (juickly extended, and the firm has i priwpered accordingly. Originally the proprietors were Messrs. Graham it Brown, but as already intimated, Mr. Graham bought out the t'stab'.isli nieiit eight months ago, and since then the firm lia-^ been known as W. (iraliam & Co. Tlie .store is n large one, 7") feet long by 24 feet wide, a necessary ni/.e when it is considered that in the business conducted within its walls there are four separate and distinct departments. The dry goods depart inent has the most space aUotteil to it, but tli' trade ill groceries, crockery, and boots andshins. are each important and receive ilue attention. Kivi clerks find constant employment, from which fart the extent of tlw business transacted may be pretty accurately judged. The stock carried at present is valued at ^K.OtK). A large trade in farm proiiiM ■ is dcnie, fruit, butter [and eggs, of course, beiii- the chief commodities dealt in. )usiiies8, having acted or former lessees, and ship was entered into ivho has been in the ;en years. The capa- 1,000 bushels, and as e at the foot of tlie >rgian Bay, it will be sed for shipping trade feet in height, and is ir I'endcred necessary vator. The business leotion witli Georgian i, and that it is pretty •oin the reputation of cing country. Horse- le machinery, it being or the rea.son that it I docs not expose tlie nary risks. The firm dlingwood and Laiic at this place, besides ies. Notwithstanding cctiiin with tlic wnrc- itlierland finds time to ithcr important bran- a woodyard, of large I, and l)esides handles jry year. It is only a and cntcrpi'iae, who .' cares and anxieties such variety in com- lan Mr. Sutherland is. il only have the one ed, viz., success. And essful and prosperous lie success they have IS lessees of the town ented from accepting I'vicc, for which tlieir , and which tlieir per- iiii for them. joods. Groceries, etc. , Dcatcd in the l)usuiess ids the general store of i-aluim is a young man outhful to successfully es connected with so ich he controls. Never he possesses Imth the issary to success in any e ciglit months durin>; ntrol, the busine.ss ba> ;nded, and the firm has ■iginally tiie proprietors Hrown, but as already night out the estab'.isli .1 since then the firm ha- n it Co. The store is ;■. !1 feet wide, a necessary il that in tlie businiss I there arc four separati The dry goods depart aUotted to it, but tin ■y, and Ixiots and shoes, eive line attentiock, Ship Building and Foiindrv Compaiiv. As a conHeciuencc their business coiin'ection is spread ing throughout the entire Province. 'I'beir sp.rial- ties 111 manufacture are stationsrv and niaiine eiiginesand boilers light and lieavv mill niacbiiierv saw-dust or mill refuse burners, propeller wheels' steam pumps tugs, dredges, steam launches,' I turntables, and iron bridges. I C. Maodonall ft Son, Holler Flour Mills --1 lie nulling industry is well repiesent<.d in Collingwood, and, situated as the town 18, where wheat and other grain can be brought by ake and rail, this is to be expected. Vnnuiu- oiitly Identified with this industrv in this section of the country, and the oiilv establishment of the kind in the town, is the flour and cormneal mill of Messrs. C. Macdonnell A Son. The mill was established over twenty vears ago, under the name of Barnhart * Macdonell ; subseiiuentlv it passed to the entire control of Mr. Mae.lonell an.l in 1HH!» the proprietorshij) was again cban.'ed and since that time the present firm has ..perated It. Ihe premises occupied as a mill are I'iO x 40 feet in dimension, with an engine house '20x40 feet in size. The mill was originally of the old style or Burr kind, but in Ihh-> was changed to tbe Hungarian or roller process, and has tlii' latest and most improved mill macliineiv and appli- ances, the motive power being both water and steam ; a seventy-ttve horse power engine and an equal amount of water power being used Ihe capacity of the mill is 200 barrels of fionr and 1(H) barrels of cornmeal daily. The product of the : mill isof a most suiieriorqaiility and fimis a readv sale, being shipped mostlv to Nova Sctotia and Newfoundland. They give emplovnient to eight skilled and careful bands, who are under then immediate supervision. The trade of the mill ' from Its first inception, has been very good amT has increased from year to year, the i)ast season ^ being the best it lias yet experienced. Both members of the firm are natives of Canada, ami i the senior ineinbor, Mr. 0. Macdonell, has the honor of having liel.i the office of Mavor of the town. Both gentlemen are active and progressive business men, and have succeeded in bulhliiig up an extensive and lucrative trade, of which thev are eminently deserving. wm. Oal'Rliohae', {Sroceries and I'rovisions Hurontario Street. -This store was established some twenty-seven years ago bv Mr. .lames Lindsay, wlio conducted it for seventeen years when Frame, Hunter A Co. bought it and con- tinued the business till the spring of IH'.M), when the present proprietor, who for eight vears had been managing the grocery departmentdf Long A Bros, extensive establishment, eanie into pos- •ession. Th« premises ocenpied are 1l-xI4.''> frPt in dimensions, one floor and the basinieiit being used. The goods kept consist of a full, complete and onrefully tielected stmk of first <'lass grocerh'S, the beat brands of teas from China and Japan, fragrant coffees from Rio and Java, pure spices, canned goods in either tin or glass, the various grades of sugars, country produce, and all such articles as are usually found in a first-class grocery. The trade of"the store extends to all parts of the town and surrounding country, two courteous and accommodating assistants being employeil to wait on customers, and one wagon being used to deliver goods. Mr. Car- michael is a Scotcbnian by birth and has lived in - Canada for the past eight years. Ho is a ; tlioioiigh grocer, having served his time at the ^ business in (ilasgow, Keotland, and is an entur- ! i)risiiig active busimss man, who, although having 1 been buta veryshort time established in the store j as proprietor, yet already numbers his patrons I among the most prominent families of the town. ; Wilson Bros' Planing Mill, Hurontario I J'tl'''ft.— Among the busy men of this place, j W ilson Bros., proprietors of the Huron- : tario streei planing mill, hold a prominent place. The busi- ness which they represent was es- tablished more than ten vears a^'o. by Mr." Wil- liam Hughes, and bv himcondiieted till 1HM7. when it passed into tl- hands (jf the p sent proiirietors. 1 Fver since tbe mill was first ' started has it met with line success, l)Ut<'speeially has that been t'ciso since it ha ln^en ; under the control of the Messrs. Wilson. 'J'h,. |i.x,. niises occupied consist of a capacious and substan- tial Irame liinlding.lwo stories high and 40xl00feet I 111 dinieiisioiis, with engine house attached. In laildition to this there is a yard for storage pur- : poses, containing soiiu'tliing over a tenth of an ; acre of land. 'I'lie mill is well fitted up with the atest improved iniicliinery, including planer, ' hand aiK yig saws, jointer, tenoning, morticing ami iiiniiMpii; machines, sandorand turning latlie, all of improve,! patterns ami driven by steam power, a twenty-live horse-power engine being used I his, liowe\er, is proving inadequate to the (leniaiiijs of the business and it is the inten- tion of the proprietors to supplant it with a larger one ill the iMar future. The work done consists of the nmiMifaeture of all kinds of dressed luinher, iloors, sash, frames, blinds, mouldings wood turnings, mantels, counters, shelving, otiiee lixtures, etc.. while a specialty is made of stair Imildiiig. hand railing, etc. The trade of the tirin, which is increasing from vear to year extemls to all parts of the eitv and surroiiiidin.' country. The individual members of the firin are J. and \). Wilson, both CanadiaUH by birth Rrtive :tiid enterprising, and IhoiouKhlv. practical' men, taking an active interest in pnbii<' matters but not allowing anything to interfere with their business, and personally superintemiing every detail of the enterprise in which the\ areongaged 150 TOWN OF COLLINGWOOl) ami are tliiia enabled to f^iiaranteo all work done at their establishment to be first-clasn in every respect. H. N. Truosdell, L.D.S., Dentist, Hiiron- tario Street. — A popular nnm in CollinHWOod, and one deserving the liiyh esteem in which he is held, is Mr. II. N. Truesdcll, whose ollice is on Huron- tario Street. This business has been establislied some twelve years, and from the tirst has taken a front rank in the professional otVices of this kind in tliis section of the country, Mr 'I'rues- dell has his olhees conveniently located and taste- fully furnished and litted up. 1'hey are sui)|)lied with the latest appliances for d()inj4 the work to which thev are devoted, and skillcil assistants are in attendance. Mr. Truesdell, who is a graduate of the Royal Collcj^e of Dental SurtJeons, at To- ronto, is a jiractical dentist of many years stand- in^', and keeps tliorouyhly abreast of the times ; introducint.; new methods and new appliances as soon as their merits are established, a recent innovation beint; that of '• t^raftin^' " teeth, whereby an openint< is made in the ^um and a natural, live tooth inserted. Tliis is practiced hy but few dentists in the country, but with Mr. Truesdell, it has been enunently successful. .An- other specialty which Mr. Truesdell makes, is j^old tillinti, doin^! it in a fancy and artistic and at tlie same time substantial manner. In aildition to the dentistry business, Mr. Truesdell is proprietor of a sawmill, locateil on the hay at the foot of Birch Street. This mill was first started over twenty years ayo by Mr. Hiram (lilson. the pres- ent proprietor eonuu},' into possession of it in IHHl. The structure is substantially built, the main part beinj; (ir)x;i'J feet in !ian Hay, and are hrouf,'lit bv his own I i;; and scows. After nninufacture, the lumber is s.ild in the local mar- ket or shipped to the larf^e cities, Toronto, Ilainil ton, Lonilon, etc. The mill is supplied with t latest imiM'oved machinery and is driven by steam, a thirty-live h.nse power engine hein;^ used in the upper tlonr, while one of twenty-live power is used down stairs. The dally capacity of the mill is L'd.OdO feet of hnnher, and ten nu/n lind constant eni|iloynHnt. It is the intention of the proprietor to add two adilitional sett stone to his mill, in the near future, to meet the j^'rowint^ demands of llic busi- ness. .Sir. 'J'riies.U'll is a native (.'anadian, an intelligent and enterprisini; business man and a painstaking and cari'ful dentist. A Shoes,Trunks A: Valises.^As boots and shoes are lirimary essentials in the attire of both sexes, the trade in them takes deservedly high rank amoiit; the industrial pursuits, and many of our pro- minent citizens are ent^aj^ed in it. Anions those, who, in this line have gained a deservedly higli reputation, and are deserving of honorable iiu^ii- tioii, must he named 'Sir. W. T. Hurst, proin-.etor of the •• Talacc" shoe store, on Hurontario, at the corner of Second street. The business was established hv Mr. W. .) Paul in 1H8H, and was hv him conducted till the latter part of IHH'.), when tiie present proprietor bought it. Although the eiiteriirise is comparatively a young one, the reliable (lualitv of the goods dealt in has resulted ill the building up ol a solid and sidistantial trade. The premises occiijiied by him comprise a spacious store 2v!xl'2() feet in dimensions, with workshop ill rear, and a storehouse ir)x4U feet in size, detached from the main building. The store is well located in the business portion of the town, is ailmirablv adapteil for the purposes of the trade and where is carried a fine assort- ment of boots, shoes and rubbers, suitable for ladies, men. youths, misses and children, such as can with every eontideiiee be recommended to his customers. A custom department is carried on, boots and shoes being made to order in tirst class style and tinisli. Special attention is paid to repairing, and all work is guaranteed. Mr. Iliirst is a native born (Canadian and is ener- getic and reliable in all his hiisiness transac tions and has thus won the respect and esteem of all with wlunn he has been brought in contact. -Ab boots and slioes are .ttiro of both huxph, the ,'edly bi^b rank anioiit; ,11(1 many of our pro- (l ill it. Anions tlioHe, iieil a (U'SorviHlly lufjb I'iiiH of lioiiorable iiioii- ,V. T. Hurst, pnnir'otor ire, oil lliiroutarii/, at ut. The buHiness was I'aul ill IHHH, and was itter part of IKHO, when iij^lit it. Altboiii;b tbf ely !' younsj one, tlic ds dealt' in bas resulted solid and substantial ijiied by liini comprise ■vt in dimensions, with toreliouse 15x40 feet in main biiildiiif,'- '^''e be business portion of apteil for the purposes s carried a tine assort- d rubbers, suitable for les and cbildren, sucli nee be recommended to 1 department ia carried made to order in tirst- pecial attention is paid ik is mmranteed. Mr. (,'anadiaii and is ener- liis business transac tlie respect and ? lias been brouj^bt JUKl'llEHKNTATlVE BUSINESS MEN 151 ments. A very jiopular bouse, and oi,,. dc.serviiiL' of al support is that known as tlie A i c 'a*; Ho el, situated on Hurontario Street. TliiV is a wel -known aud old establislie.l house, and or Uie pasttwo years has been in the hands of M r .T. Dwyer, and it is certain th.U under his I'lble manaKement the popuhuilv of this h td s Kreatly increaeeil. The buildiny is a si bst. n three-story brick stnu'turc.. has tw !,,t v" hsht, airy and well ventilate.l beilrooins twopH lors. five s, tin« and sample rooms, a rea, i V „ and a well appo.nte.l office. The ,lii,ii,/roo comfortably seats IHO unests. lOvervthiiiL' of tl ,', best that the market can furnish s.,,iSif £ bdl of fare, while the ,»/..„„. of the ho,, 1 .,.« notliina to be desired, and the enipU vers are polite courteous and attentive. Tl, • bar ,. , necte^ with the house is well appointed, 1 here .8 .0 be found the best of wiii<.s liquors ales etc and the choicest brands of cij-ars. The house is well heated in winter and has all the moderi con veniences, includinK' bath, water, li„hts vir Ihere are excellent »tablii,c.accominod,4"i,.,„s and from Its proximity to the market, farmers' (in, tins a most desirable place t.. call. Mr. l>wve is a native Cana.liaii, has been many vears ii, 1 c otel business here and elsewhere, is a popu- host, and closely watches the comfort <,f hisMies s I he wool brought from w esale dealers in the , tuuellers l,,.,„t,i.iiipl„yed in visitinf; the different :;:::;:;;"'; Vt"'"'""'^-- ^"••^viii„uns,,hese;u;; b and business manager, is a Cuiadian bv I le 1 ;.m „ ^'1'"' r"t-n"-i«>M^' and courteous |ondsT:^h,"s'''*'"'''^''''^"''"'^"^'''''-'^^^^^^ 'llmoiTiriirSf Y'^V '""' ""''••di„« stables, h v. 1 r ; ""'■'>' "l'l""^ite Ihe market. Col- l'ii>-'"ood Kobert 1{„|,., proprietor \ we I a!;i"c;;v or '""■^ '%""'■ "f"- --venience"! any city or town, and one too, that cannot well be nf^o„ 1 T* ,?■ *••• "''"'esale manufacturers of Seamless UooUeii and Cotton Hosierv I'ii e Street. --An important enterprise in (•ollin..wo.,d Messis. I). Williams A Co., wholesale niaiiiifac turers of seamless woollen and cotton h-.sierv, "i, in HH-. hv n ,\'V',. '"'"'•"-""" "■'"" "'•'*' established 188.) by I). Williams .V Co.. who ran it till some tree years a^o, when Telford Hros. entered the hrm. The busines,. from its irVt mart has met with fine suc.ess, takh . iit once a front rank anion.- t C nianufacturing industries of the place and e 3"^T.', ""='••?»«'"« i'« ''"«»"^«« fro." vear t.i year, riie preinisea occupied are 80x180 'feet in d mensions and two storieb hif-h. These are su Phed with the latest ami most u ,n ! i applmnces, including fulling, knittin. and'w , iH machines, for the prosecution of the work ■ the motive power is steam aii.l thirtv-ftve han.i; Hndins constant employment. The yoods n t fac .red consist of all kinds, .pialities and /es of woolen and cotton hosierv. a specialtv beinT made, however, of ribbed hose fo'r bo 's ^ artthr'"' T'"' "' ""' """".fa.'lnle of th V articles comes from various places; the otto,, dispensed with. S„,l, a„ inslituti,.,, is the i)oni I '""•".''.very, on Hurontario Slivet, Robcr 1 lie }.ro,u-,e,or. Tliis stable was established in Is i' b> Messrs, l{ob,.rt 1!„1,. and.loh,, .McCJarr andbv Itheni condu.-ted till l.ss.",, when .Mr Ac arr retired, and Mr. Kul.. |„is .nue bee,, the so le ro l-r.etor, l-ver since the stable whs lir t st.trte " , l>.fs It met with marked success, the iVile , i ,p c d' vhen It w,is first opened bein, ,o keep rs 1! ,lss hoises and cairiHoes, to let them a riMison. ble i^e^rdon^h^r'"'""'""""""^'"""' ■''^i"'- ixin d,)ne. the horses ii,,w i„ the iiverv ten in "•'"'I'er. beiii. first class in ev.^rv respec, a iid t lie . uriaKcs, bii,.,es aiul roa,l caits beiii« ' f ^ latest style and easiest ride,-s. Horses an.l ,-,1 .•.a;.es are furnished o„ the shoi tes^ ,ot I or commercial travellcs, weddn,,- parties. ,,r aUes s.ons an.l first .-lass rid,„« l,„r.sL for ph.i' , ,.„ or sport,ii«, while the prices charged are'in, l" ate I he prennses „eeup,ed ..onsist of,, subslant a b,M,rivi„.l,n,.s.. 40x7;; feet in, lin,e„sio^«'t a stable in the ivar ;fOx7r, feet i„ si/e. Theloca .on is most eli.-ible, nearly opposit.. 1, etv' ."Uket house, ai,d the app inients are Hrs vi:ii';i,T7i:rr'-,'''"-'*''''^'^"''''-''"^ )\ Diith, aii.l has live.l m CaiLuhi for the imst weiify years He is active „„,| ei,f,.rpr sin , l:':;';i'ia.i:::'i,"'"'^-'"""^ -i.e...e,'ifsofoii: 152 TOWN OF HTAYNHlt TOWN OF STAYNKll. Ooborn ■res.,('Hn-iii^(3 Manufncturers, iv^entx MiisHcy Maiuifacturint! (!(>., 'rdronti-, Htiiyner. TliiH flrni has gaiiu'd ii wide reiiutivtioii for tlic Btandttrd cliaracter of its workiimiishiii, and tlic enterprise and enerj^y developed in the business. The premises occupied, wlueh are on Main Street, at tlie corner of Kinj;, consist of a substantial two story building, ilOxl'JO feet in dimensions; the first floor containinjj the wood and paint hIio1)s and store room, while on the second lloor are the varnish and finishing rooms. On the opposite side of the street is tlic blacksmith shop 111) x ii') feet in size, where there are fonr forces, and wliere four skilled mechanics are given steady employ- ment. The goods manufactured consist of car- riages, wagons and sleighs, of every description. The beat seasoned wood and the finest steel and iron are used in all work, and nothing is omitted that would add to the strength, beauty and dura- bility of the vehicles. The Messrs. Coborn Hros. have also a department for repairs, and all work is guaranteed to be done in the best and most workmanlike manner. Hince the inception of their business in 1H7.''), they have steadily and con- tinuously built it up by the excellent ipi'ility of the work done by them, and the promptness with which they attend to all orders. In addition to their other business, they are agents for the Afas- sey Manufacturing Company, of Toronto, for the various kinds and styles of farm machinery made by this Arm, which is too well and widely known to neid any comment here. It need only bi- remaiked that tin; goods are very popular through this section, the Coborn Bros, having already sold sixteen a^'if-binders for the coming season. The individual members of the firm are J. and S. Coborn, both tianadians by birth. They are skilled, practical workmen, and well deserving of their business success. W. B. Saundars, deaKr in Drugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet .-Vrticles, Choice I'erfunu'ry, etc. — In the whole list of occupations, there is no more useful or important one, than that of the druggist and pharmacist. The onerous duties connected with the proper execution of this pro- fession, call for a man with more than ordinary attainments and executive ability. One of the most popular and well-conducted drug establish- ments in this section of the country, is that of Mr. \V. 1$. Saunders, on Main Street. This bus- iness was founded by its present proprietor in IBti'.t, and during the period of its existence has always held a high rel)utation for the reliability of all goods carried. The store is '25 x 4'i feet in dimensions, with a storage room in the rear 40 X 10 feet, nvA i~ ti-'mirahly fiirnislird »•,;■■] equipped with every convenience, so as to make it pleasant and agreeable to customers. Plate glass show-cases and cabinets are some of the features, while another and most important one is the tine, fresh stock of goods to be found here, comprising jiure drugs, chemicals, toilet and fancy articles, paints, oils, stationery and plush goods, jiatent medicines of acknowledged merit and ex- cellence, special mention being made of " Thor ley's Horse and Cattle Food," of which very large (piantities are sold. The prescription department is under tlie immediate supervision of Mr. San- ders, who, being a thorough practical druggist, and a member of the Council Hoard of the On taric) ( 'ollege of Pharmacy, compounds physician's prescriptions and family recipes, with accuracy and proniptnesH. Mr. Sanders has also intro duced several compounds and proprietory articles of his own manufacture. In addition to the drugs. Mr. Sanders does a nu)ney loaning busi- ness, being agent for this section of the North of Scotland "Catmdiau Mortgage Co., also for the Confederation Life Association, as well as tin: Western l'"ire .\ssurance Conijiany. Mr. Sanders is a native of (Janiula, and is an enterprisint; business nnui, of high professional abilities and culture, who, since he has been in this business, has built up a substantial and permanent custom derived from all classes of the connnunity. John Potria, Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry (ioixK. Moots and Shoes, (Iroceries, Glass- ware, (rockery, etc. -.V prominent business house of this |)lace is that conducted by Jlr. -lohn Petrie, : dealer in staple and fancy goods, boots and shoes, ' groceries, glassware, crockery, etc., and locate! on Main Street. Mr. I'etrie first started in busi- ! ness here In IHH'J, in rather a small way, but from ! the first it met with marked success and soon i took a prondneut and leading place among tlio i stores of the place. The premises occupied con- sist of a substantial two-storey and basement frame structure, 80x110 feet in dimensions. The stori^ is well located, conveniently fitted up, and tastefully a-tanged for displaying the stock, which consists Of a full line of carefully selected teas, coffees, si)ices, canned goods in both tin and glass, syrup, sugar, pickles, tlour and coimtry produce; glass, earthen and ('hina ware, dry goods and notions, boots and shoes for either men, women, youths or children, and everything pertaining to either the dry goods or grocery line that luc usually found in first-class stores. Mr. Petrie, having been in business for so long a time, llioroughly understands it in all its departments, and i'l'tlius enabled to select lirst-class goods whicli he buys from wholesale houses in Toronti; :i,icl Montreal, and at such close jirices as enable him to sell (|uickly and thus kei'p his stock fresh aiul good. Personallv, Mr. Petrie is a Scotchman Ijy l.irti. i-.iit l-.ii:; livcil in ('an?idii the past 20 yen'-s. He is IH a pleasant, entertaining gentlemaii. in well ai'quainted throughout the country and is liberal in his dealings with his customers. tiid moHt iinpoitaiit oiii' t^Doils to be foiinil here, t'liiiiialM, toili't and fancy ioiiery and pliiali floods, owli'dfjed merit and e.x- bc'iiit^ nnide of " Tlior )od," of wliicli very large l)rc9crii)tion department snperviHion of Mr. San )nKli practical drut!(,'iHt, )Uncil lioard of the On ■, compounds physicians recipeH, with accuracy ianderw has also intro and proprietory articles c. In addition to the a money loaning busi section of the North of tf^atje C"o., also for the )ciation. as well as the Company. Mr. Sanders and is an enterprising; rofessional abilities and is been in tliis busincHs, I and permanent cnatoni )f the community. r in Staple and Fancy Slioea, Groceries, Glass- )rominent business house uoted by Mr. John Petrie, y ^oods, boots and shoes, ickery, etc., and located trie first started in busi- er a small way, but from nirked success and souii eadiuf,' place amont; the .' premises occupied con- vo-storey and basement eet in (limoi'sions. Tlie iveniently fitted up, and splaying the stock, whii li f carefully selected teas, ods in both tin and t;lass, iir and country produce ; ni ware, dry (Jooda and for either men, women, everything pertainiuf,' Ici r yrocery line that mc lass stores. Mr. Petne, ss for so hnig a tinic, it in all its departments, ect lirst-class f>oods which ' houses in Toron'.i; :i.»l ose pru:es as enable Inm keep his stock fresli inul I'etrie is a Scotchman by '.•iiiv.da the past 20 ye'"-^. itertaininji (gentleman, in iiout the country and is ith his customers. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 153 TAEA. furnishes excellent power iXturl."' ""' ""'^^" °" *'"^ '^"'^ ^"''''^ River, which of Hruce, and is 30 miles nor Jwu^ ' " "'"''''■'' '" •^"'"' '«--'"?. '" thecounty Hay ., Lake Erie divis.^n o e G I f" • X^^^ " ""^"""'^ ''"''• " '« '"'^''^"^■'l ">• "^ «-'•«-« .niles west, and to Owen Sou u which s I T'l ^""^" ■■"" ''"''^ '" '''''' ^•^'«'"' -•■-'> '« 1« has now a population o over JoO t , L . T """'■ '''"'" ''''""' ""*' ^''"''"' '" '^'"^' -"1 Hour and w.k,. en mil foundry etc T 1 is"";" . '^'"'"'"f-'"->« estabhshn.ents, indudin,- a Tara dawallary and Book Storo W H ( ooper. Y>un« street. - This enterprise was establislied some seven years af^n by Mr I Ma cartney. and by him con'ducte.l till the early part of 1M>0. when the present proprietor came into possession of ,t. The pren.ises occupied are" \oun« street and are 22.x40 feet in .limensions ami ,M-e conveniently litte.l up with plate Hlas.s show cases and cabinets to display the «oo,ls to advantage. Ihe stock is very full and complete and has been carefully selected. In the jewellerv departnient are line Swiss and .\meriean' watches of standard merit. Frencii, alarm, and ei-ht day clocks, jewellery of all kiiuls and descriptions, iii- chidmu plain, weddin« and sett riiiys, chains brooches, charms, lockets, shirt studs, collar and ciitt buttons and an endless variety of thin.'s that dazzle the eye ami tempt the wallet. Kepan in- IS promptly and .satisfactorily done and satisfat'^ ion guaranteed. In the boo', stationery an-e . r. \\ . II. Cooper, the proprietor, is a Canadian IH hirth, an intelli}.ent and social ^;entl,.man and a yoimf>, active and piishin- business man Oampball & Pfeffer. carriage Imihlers and 'l.>cks,„,ths, \oun-. street.- (),„■ „f the most .'"inishiiif,' of the business establishments of lain ,s the oneowiKMl ami carried ,.n bv the linn "I t ampbell ,y I'felfer. These i,'entlcnieii are car- • <;^v ouuucrs and bim-ksmitlis, who, three years Hilo, considered it >vould be to their mutual interests to unite their respective establishments ami acc.ordin.dy formed a partnership. P.evZ s-' shon »„ I {'.''. ';l' r"' " l'''^'=k«'>'itl' and carriage shop ami Mr. 1 fetfer was interested merely in the ood work and tii.ishm^, winch pertai„s-to cai' H,i«e bnildin-,.. Conse.iuently they benefltted each other greatly by thecombi-natioii of interests iiHl foinied acarriane building works on an ex tensive scale. For thirteen yjlus Mr. Canpbdl ami 'ci rrh '"T'Tr '^''"" ^ "^ «""--' >'l-ksl,Ut and cairiage bulkier, and then, three years ago ormed the partnership with Mr. Pfelfer.* The i ew new woi k and repairs came steadily in. The car- '•i'i«e and blacksmith shop are in "separate build- ings and a few yards distant from' each ot er. Ihe latter is a brick structure two and one-half stones 1,1 height, ami the carriage slio,, ,s a la e yo storey raine buikling. The front 'portioo? he U.wer 1 oor is used as a show ro,.m,'and hero Lui' 1 ?;',""-■ ""T""'' ''^-'^'•'PtK.ns of vehicles bii It In the lirni Some beautiful work is exhibi- ted, among which are several exceedingly hand- some top-buggies an,l phaetons. In The un.er storey of this building is tl„. woodwork ami tilnlT, ing r,|,,m,aiid about Inilf a dozen bands are em- b..|| .VI teller are iloing ,v large business, and that tor either repiurmg or new work they attract <- iistomers from .listant points. The carria.'es or waggons tinned out from their shops, challenge the admiration ot everyone who uses them, for hey ,„v not only strongly made in every instance but ^ue nuignilicently finished as uell." With an : excellent repiitatinii already nia.le throughout the oountry, the linn of Campbell ,t I'felfer i^ assured of a successful career. Mr. William Campbell is a native of Ireland, who came to Canada over twenty-two years ago He was in the villa.'e -■:-"nc,l tor live years. Mr. ..acob PfeflVr is a iuiadian. horn at Waterloo. .\s will be inferre.l troin Ins name lie is of (lerman descent. The premises occupied by the lirm are on Voum' s reet. the nnun throngbf.re of Tara, in a centr.U ami convenient position. Mr Campbell is now reeve ot the village. ( 1 164 TOWN OF PORT ELGIN TOWN OF PORT ELGIN. One of 'nemoBt delightfully Bitiiiited and prettily laid out towns in Canada is Port El^'in. In summer the rofreshinf; breezes from Lake Huron make Port Elgin a delightful spot to reside in. It is 8ituat''d on the shores of an inlet on Lake Huron, and on Mill Creek— whidi supplies water power for manufauturinf^ purposes— and -'n the WellinRton, Grey iV Bruce division of the {irand Trunk Railway, in Saugeen township, Hruoe county, and is distant from Walkerton, the county seat, 28 miles. It was gettlfld '8 late as 1H53, and wa- incorporated in 1H74. 'i he streets are wide and intersect each other at rii-i >. alleles. There are many beautiful residences, and excellent hotels for tourists. Port Elgin is rn udy becoming a popular summer resort, and with thedelightful atmosphere, good boating and fish- ing and mineral baths, is decidedly an attractive place. It contains Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist. Episcopal, Evangelical, United Bretliren and Mennonite churches, as v.; 11 ni- 5 piiblic schools, which are well attei.iled. There is ,i, Mechanics' Institute, with a library of 5 UOO vohunea ; n bank, and a weekly newspaper, the Timvi' It has several important manufac'oiics, tcpueries, truah and broom and button factories, saw, wfdlen and flour mills, etc. The shit .■r'>n*s-. from this pomt coiiMst of grain, tlour, sole lea'^ier, brut)i«'s, brooms and produce. There is iaiiy ;',age comvnunici tiuu with Underwood, Tivertr.i, Kincardine, Burgoyne and Juvermav. Ther*! nrf t' Icfir ipii fti- ! e.ipre a .-iccom. modations, and a daily mail. The present population >i Port Elgin is nbovit 3,01)0, and ^v;i,h ths natural advantages the village enjoys, it is not toe much to predict foi- it a rapid and steady increase. CharlM Mitohall li Sen, Florsts and Ghv- deners. — The work of the florist i^ a pleafc,:i'it one, whether it is pursued as a pa.itime, or as % money making venture. Proininent among those engaged in this business in Port Elgin and the only one of the kind V?ro is the firm f Messrs. Charles >Htchell it iiv'/i, florists and gardeners. The ii! •■ jit'Oii of this tpterprise dates to the year 1SSH4, vvi ". t]\o present j roprietors tirst started it. The gv;,,' I'.^asef* are two in nnmber, >ne being 14 X 50 foe' •.., di'wncioiw. devf r"d to plants and Howcrs c.vclu iv'.'li ;«)d the )iev. 10x24 feet in size, m which aie r-'ibed giinten plants, etc. These are lic'vt '' by hoi 8.ir, lUid are conveniently arranged Inr th^' purpose to which they are devoted. In tii.- laiger one. that devoted to plants, are to m ?ou'.:d fusclisias, bigonias, geraniums, roses, lilies, verbenas, etc.. and iin almost endless variety of tio'.vering shr\ibs. These iue suld for all purposes, b.nujuets, decorations, tloral ot'ferings. etc.. Messrs. Mitchell iV .-^on filling all orders ptomptlyand satisfactorily. In addition to tlu> grt'cn houses, they have extensive hot beds for propiigatiiig garden (ilunts, iuul some twenty seven acres of land, which is devoted to gHnlening and small fruit .iiled on the corner of MurL-t ar.d Weihi'gtoii strvi^trt. This busine-.- is .inductee, bv a j.iiiit stoiK company witli a subscribed capiv >; of «20.000,and a paid-up capital of Slt-.tlOO. '!')it iflicers of the company are (—President. Hugh McLaren, jr. ; Vice-Presi dent. W. H. Huby ; Treasurer Hinl ^lanayer. 1!. B. Boyd. The premises occupied by the factory consist of a substantial brick structure, 'ii stories in height, : lul 100x4.'> feet in diniensions, ami engine and toiler room, lHx40 feet These are fitted up Willi Hie most improved machinery, and ;• that nieclianical ingenuity couid liinerv being driven by a 4."> horse engine. Employment is steadily '■■■) skilled, competent wiu-kmeii throughout the year. The Company inaniifacture every descriiitioi' of brushes and brooms for all trades and uses. That the ipiality of the goods are the v ry he-t and unexcelled by any other manufacturer in the l)oniinion, may readily lie learned from the fact that the tral (^)iiebec, Ontario, nuJ through the North-West, and since this Coinpanv was started in October, 1H8,"), the factory has !int been shut down one working day except f t stock taking. This certainly speaks of very fiat- teriin; success, which has been entirely deserved. The Company have also a saw mill in Carristoii. which is HOxtiO feet in dimensions, where they do eeneral custom work as well as getting out nia terial for their own use. This house is an excel- lent one, and those forming business relations with it will find e\crvthiiig conducted in a liberiil spirit and upon the strictest principles of business integrity. Mr, i5oyd, the manager, is a native ;■' Canada, and is a gentleman of large business and every appli devise, the lu, liower steam ' furnished to :<:'• anadtv is Port Eluin. In tful spot to reside in. It 1 supplies water power for Grand Trunk Railway, in iy seat, 2H miles. It was I and intersect each other for tourists. Port Elgin are, good boating and tish- ist, Presbyterian, Baptist, u- J phhlic schools, which voliuuen ; ii bank, and a ■fieries, trviSii atul broom rom this j)oint oon-ist of a^je comsiiunici uo.i with siripii ar- i exprt' ' s induitries is that of the Port Elgin v-ork'- are li' 'iiiod on the nt;; igton M.v:'ts. This V ,\ .,,iiiit stcjvK company \ 1)1 «20.(U10, and a i)aid-nii ilUctrs of the company McLaren, jr.; Vice-1'risi easurer ami IManatier, 1!. < occupied l)y tlie factiny brick structure, '2h stories feet in dnneusinns, and i, IHxKI feet These arc improved niacliinery, an.l 'chaniciil ingenuity could cing driven by a -!■") horse l^niploynient is steadily 'd, competent workmiii lie Company manufacture ishes and brooms for all the (puvlity of the goods imexcelled by any othi i' lominion, may readily In- tlutt the trade extenil- •s of Quebec, Ontario, ninl ;, and since this Company 1H8.'), the factory has i:nt working day except f t ainly speaks of very tlat- IS been entirely deserved. 1 a saw mill in Carristoii, imensions, where they do well as getting out mu- This house is an exci'l- rming business relations ing conducted in a libenil stest principles of business le manager, is a native :•' man of large business and KETRESENTATIVE BUSINEHS MEN 155 executive ability. He is a Canadian bv birth as d most ecouonncal and most comfortable iS „ pioprietoi IhiH house was built some twenti years ago by Mr. Fred Stafford, and by hi.n r n "nd'ou te"a" -"''?• '"■r "hi^" it Ims Chang: namls quite a number of times, the present nrn ^Ino'f tt^' '""■"i' l'----n'ofyi'XeirTv part of the present year. The hotel is a brick 8 ructure, three stories high and SOxHO fee in dimensions. It contains twenty-six light airv and well ventilated bed-rooms, two ladies' raVlora three sitting and one reading room. Tin- ,,» room IS cheerful and home-like, and will com rt ably seat fifty guests ; and here is furnishe a- th a bountiful hand the delicacies of hr«''ao. as well as the most substantial food, w He then ^/m' lOUse 111 the town. There is a neatly fitted in. bar, wbere t lie best bran.ls „f wines and ' n m „' e c., etc., and the choicest imported and d mest.c leSZ^M.'fH'""'-- ''''"' '^r« '« co,nfJr% ven flat r.^''? ^"' f"^"'' tl'e rooms are well Twi "•' ''"'■'' ""^ "'"'!«■•" conveniences There n. n, connection with the house stablinl; accomm.Hlatioii for forty horses, with am^ Jl *! and yard rootn. Mr. .]. W. Stafford, the propAe tois IS a son of the origiual builder of the hott^ and ,s a native Cana.lian. He is a boo".'; (Ming, active and enterprising business man n js a gentleman perfectl^ada.lled f.lr the o i, ; "a hotel being generous in disposition and kind hearte,! and courteous. He takes a live/r^t. r st ■n the public affairs of the dav, and in ,„ , , v matters ,s deeply interested, and ii ca t i ,' « company „f the 32nd Battalion '''M't'"" "I a and the best „. service ..nd attention is given to all matters entrusted to them. Mr. Eby is a hh,W." /''">"''''• ','"''*« » gentleman held in the highest esteem by all who know him, and has gone Ml to proprietory medicine .nan ufacture .'ii a large scale this year for the Eby Medicine Companv ' ZtT w^ " """f'"" "i"ers, German Breast Balsam, Wormwood Pain Cure and Eby's Liver M. F. Eby, Druggist, (ioderich Street ^The profession „f the chemist and druggist s a not ■mportant one and for its successhd ac onpl h 'ct ?"'rV":f' "•""''' '^^["^•■icncc and n, cea . ml H,Mf i «'-'""'•'"'"" l">««'ssing these necessarv .p alihcations in a marked degree is Mr M F Zlt f '"*' '"'«"""^« was established a uarter of a century ago, and from the date of its inception has enjoyed a marked degree of r. ' perity, ai„l has steadily increased wl/tc development of the village. The premises hc pied are tastefully fitted up will, p ate g a^s I, nv cases, cabinets, etc., for the advantageous .hs 1? the elegant stock carried, consisting of fH : iind pure drugs, chemicals, fancv and t le articles perfunus, soaps, proprietorC me I iVin ■« o acknowledged merit and standard reputat in a, i ac ice xiT "" r """' 'Y P'»sicians in thei ,„ ^f ■ 1 '•"•''••"H'>' "^ •"'^''" "f "'e compound- i recipes, all the latest appliances for the safe l.andlingof drugs being employed. Mi Kby s a member of the Ontario College of PharinL and is recognued as one of the n.ost skilfu phar-' (CrN"',/'\t- J>""'"'i""- -ri'c offices oF tie lireat Nort.b \V«.atevi> 'r-.i«,,-..,,i. i ., dian Express companies are located in the store. Grain hf I ""^•r' «c»e>-al Merchants and Gran Dealers, Go« premises si^n wm ■ '' *";■"' ''"'■" "'•'-' -'■''"0 feetiiidimen- Mons vy th a warehou.se in rear of 17 feet. A laree nnd wel selected .stock of general dry goodt. gr^^ ccr es, glassware, hat. and caps, boots and nhZt m linco- and ready-made cloihing is carried,^, i tncie IS a depaitinciit on the second floor for and conmi'V""' ''""-" ""''^"'"- '^''-e "took U arge ami complete m every particular, and all ifoods '•'"■ned are of the very hist quality. The r.^ are also extensive handlers of ,raiii aiul have a krge gia n elevator on Mill street, which is ;-;0 x 70 feet in dimensions and three stories in height. It is h.ted up in the most mode.-n stvle, and every co. vcnience fo.- the expeditious handli ,« o ^, -ai^ '°,J'„ competent hands being here giveu'e.!.^, otn.e.7 ; In the general store employment is fu.nishecl to I nine competent and courteous assistai s Mr Henry II, ker. the junior member of the firm is a Mr w" / R ".""'-^ • T' '' ^"-^^^'^^--^ "f the vi iage Mr \\. U. Ruby is also a German by birth and was Reeve of the Township of Saugeen for several yea.-s, and IS a trustee of 'the School Board and Cba.rman o the High School Board. Bot gen lemen are thorough-going, active and progressive husiness men and public-spirited an; industries, anionf. the number beiufj woollen and planiuM mills, a turninfi factory, foundries, tanneries and machine shops, etc., which give employment to a large number of people. The different religious denominations are well represented, there being Methodist, Baptist, Kpisco- pal Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Christadelphian ehurclies; and also high, public and sepa- rate schools, which arc presided over by competent teachers. There is a Mechanics' Institute, having a library of about 1,000 volumes; an opera house with seating capacity of 400; two banks and three weekly 'newspapers, the llmve Ileral.l, Ilrnce TelcHcope and Die Ontario dloclu: Htages run daily to Durham, Formosa and Bolmore. Walkerton has an excellent lire department, and telegraph, tele- phone and express facilities. . pied by the factory are 30x70 feet in dimensions and are fitted up with all the most improved ap- pliances for the successful prosecution of the work ill liand. ICniplovment is furnished to four skill- ed and competent workmen in the manufacture of carriages, buggies, waggons, cutters, sleighs, «tc. The vehicles turned out from this factory are of the very best quality, nothing but tlie best season- jed wood and finest quality of steel and iron are ; used in the manufacture and nothing is omitted I that would improve or add to the strength or i beautv of the different vehicles, while the Vv'ork- \ mansiiip is not surpassed in the town. Mr. Hwartz is a native of Clanada and is a skilled, practical carriage maker and a public spirited gentlenuui and is an ex-member of the council. Oarlton & Son, Blacksmiths, Durham Street.— It is but a few years since it was consi- dered that the best blac'ksmitli was the one that could shoe a horse so as to make it stay on a long time and tlie longer it staid on the better the smith, his skill being gauged in that way. Now, however, the most skilful man is the one that shoes the horse in such a way as to benefit his foot and cure any defects that may be in it, with- out reference to the time it may stay on. Proiii- ineiit among those engaged in this business in Walkerton, are Messrs Carlton A Hon, whose shop is on Durimm street. Their business dates its inception back to lH7(i, when Mr. ,1. Carlton start- ed it and successfiiHv carried it on till 18K',I, when his son T. B. Carlton entered into partnership with him. The premises occupied are itOxlO feet in dimensions and are conveniently fitted up with two forges and all the necessary tools and appli- ances for successfully carrying on the business. 'J'he wcu'k done consists of all kinds of general hiacksmithing and repair work, a s))ecialty, how- ever, being made of horse shoeing. The business, though started on a small scale, has grown and extended from year to year and now reaches all parts of the town aiid surrounding country, Messrs. Carlton cV Son being known all through this section, as successful horse shoers. Mr. J. Carlton, the senior member of the linn, is an Knglishmiui by birth, first seeing the light in Kent Cimnty. Kngland, and has lived in this conntr\ ^uuw. fortv-two years; his son is a native Canadian. They are both social and entertain- ing gentlemen and are wide and favorably known P, SwartZ, Carriage Maiinfactiiier, Durham Street.— Among the important lines of manufac- ture must be classed that of carriage and waggon making. If all the vehicles in the country were Lo be thrown out of existence, business would come to a dead standstill. :SIerchan(lise could not be moved ami the people could not drive hilher and thillii-r, sothe coiimiunity is dependent nmretluui they thought of upon the ciiri'iage builders. Ac- tivel\ engaged in this line of business in Walker- ton is Mr. 1'. SwartZ. whose carriage factory is located on Durham street. This business, since its inception fifleen years ago. has enjoyed a large share of patronage and lias increased and devel- oped in a marked degree. Tlie premises occu- I W. J. HlokU, Furniture Manufacturer, I Queen Street.— The improvements in the manu- facture of furniturehave kept steady pace with that j in the other lines of commercial industry, so that now a stock of modern furniture is a beautiful ! si'dit. The designs are artistic and the fiiiishing i about i)erfect. Mr. W. .1, Nickle, of Queen street, ; Walkerton, is prominently engaged in the manu- ' facture of furniture here, and since the establish- ment of his business, sixteen years ago, has met with the most pronounced success, which is at- tributable to the superior quality of his work and the liberality that marku his business transac- tions. The premises occupied by the factory are HOxCiOfeiit in dimensions and two stories in height, with eiigi-ie and boiler house attached. The fac t(n-y is fitted up with all the latest and most im- proved machinery and appliances that could pos siblyaid in the successful operation of the work, the" machinery being operated by a 12 horse power engine and employment furnished to five skilled and competent workmen. Mr. Nickle mamifactiirers I'l kinds of furniture for bee number of people, lortist, Hiiptist. KpiHCD- I hijih, public and sepa- anics' Institute, ImvinK ) ; two banks and three c. Htttges run daily to !nt, and telegraph, tole- 1x70 feet in dimensions the most improved ap- prosecution of the work furnished to four skill- en in the manufacture ons, cutters, sleighs, «tc. •oni this factory are of ing but Uie bestseason- ly of steel and iron are and nothing is omitted idd to the strength or .'hides, while the work- ed in the town. Mr. anada and is a skilled, and a public spirited ember of the council. iruiture Manufacturer, •ovenients in the manu- ept steady puce with that iierciiil industry, so that furniture is ii beautiful .rtistic and the tinishiuK Nickle, of Queen street, y engaged in the manu- "and since the establish- teen years ago, has met ed success, which is at- (piality of his work and It his "business transac- upied by the factory are uid two stories in h'.'ight. Duse attached. The fac till' latent aiid most im- ppliiuices that could pos il operation of the work, [lerated by a Ti horse lyiiu'iit furnished to five "workmen. Mr. Nickle iif funiitiire for bedrooms goods manufactured hen ior (puility and from tlu' iie in clesign and tinisli )y any concern in town, lire extremely moderate. Htablihhed it "has steadily importance from year t. ative of (Canada and is • loss experience iiiid ia «■ itizen. TEESVVATER. This thriving manufacturing village is situated on the Teoswater river in Hriicc County, eighteen miles south-west of Walkerton, the county seat. The tirst settler caino here in 1854, and the tirst house was built in that year, by Mr. Kobert Irwin. In 185,5 a hotel was opened in a small log hoaae, which is still standing on Clinton street. The tirst store was erected by Mr. Matthew Iladwen about this time, and a post olVice established, Mr. lladweii IxMug appointed iiostmaster ; he was succeeded in a few years by Mr. S. Waldo, who in turn gave way to tlie present incumbent, ^Mr. O'CJonnor. The tirst mill was erected in Im57, and from that timu onward settlors arrived in considerable numbers ; the water power was improveil, new mills and manufactories started, and stores and hotels opened, till in 18(11 the population had increased to :tOO. The village continued to grow, and in 1875 was in- corporated, with some SIOO actual settlers, and in this same year the rail road, a branch of the C. I', li., was built to the place. A plot of ground has been set apart for a public park and pleasure grounds, and tliere is an excellent half mile racetrack. The village has a tine large brick school, with one principal and four assistant teachers. The religious dt nominations represented are the Methodist, Presbyterian, Uaptist, Kpiscopalian and Catholic. A complete system of water works, one of tlie best of ita size in Ontario, was constructed in 1H8!(, and there is an efficient volunteer tire department, with hose reels, hook and ladder truck, and all necessary appliances for lighting tires. There is one bank and a well suppor* ,1 weekly paper, the T'eeswater AVics. The village was originally called Mud Hiver from the name of the stream on which it stands, but was given its present name by Mr. Win. Hadwen, one of the early settlers, from a town of that name in England, from which he came. The village has a number of manufactories, among them being saw, planing, woollen and Hour mills, tan- nery, foundry, furniture factory and machine shops, which employ a large number of hands. The surrounding country is a rich agricultural one, the shipments from the village being grain, live stock, produce, and the products of the various manufactories. The present population is 1,'2()0. The village has telegraph and express facilities, good hotel accommodation, and a number of handsome private residences. John SommarVills, Woollen Manufac- turer, Teeswater. — T'he manufacture of woollen goods is an important industry in any community, but especially is it so in a wool producing country. Prominently engaged in this business at Teeswater, and carrying on one of the best ar- ranged woollen mills in this section of the coun- try, is Mr. ,John Sommerville, whose establish- ment is on Clinton street. This enterprise was tirst started some twelve years ago by Mr. Mat- thew Hadwen, who conducted it till 188H, when it was sold to Messrs. Sommerville f lommerciHl travellers. and hoiiu< like and will iieHtH. Ilitro ii< provided delicacies of the HeaHon >Htaritial food, winle the It faittidiouH could desire, iiriMlatiiiK Hud courteous abliiig capacity for ftfty and yard room, thus oppiiif,' placi- for farmers li the counti'N The bar house is well apixiinted choif est wineH, li(|uors, inportfd and domestic ufortahly heated during he iiiotlcrn conveniences, hy birth, a phiiHant and popular host, umi looks of his patrons. •, Clinton Htreet.— The importnii* one in any jiufi empl .I'd at it and Prominent amonf,' those ! in Teeswater, and the inittn here, and perhaps tion with a practical Kained by years of hard K Mr. M. Keeler, whns*' in street. Mr. Keelii m here, only starting in jf 1HH!», but the super- kept, as well as thi' licli clmracterize hII his I (iiif workmanship dis- nKriiviny, have already rank of the busuiLSs t the head of the jewel- lis portion of the coun- pied are 'i'i.xlO ftit in jIv and handsomely At- low cases and cabinets, -ook of f;[oodH, which is < bcencniofully selected, ilver Swiss iuid Ameri- nmkisi, l-'reiirli. alarm iiidsand style: ' ' jewcl- ii I iiiys. lockets, -ooch- shirt studs, colli r and hj articles that \. -ilo let. Also a full 1, ,f ) nm-ical instniineiil-. Iiiiiih iiitars, /ifes. etc irencc, Luzarni iiiul ^ l-of ;ill kindn. I III id tine cutlery an lat must he seen l* Oc mil Mile eiit,'raviiiH are ler ^iviiii; his personal iient and tjuaraiitceiiiti I'ersoiuilly, Mv. Keeler intelligent ;iii! -iiciui ic man and ai, \pert REPKKSKNTATI\ K M r S I N K S S M K N I,) TOWN OK WIN ,I[AM. The first white man who came to this place to stay «nd who built a lo« house here was Kdward Far. ley, who moved fro.n ( wcn Soun,l in IH.W. The country was then heavilv timbered. In 18.5!. a loK avern wits put up , , the site of the present Queen's Hotel by .lohn Cornyu A store was opened by I.dward .oley .n iHr.o, and m the ' .,win« year Peteraud Archibahl Kislier builta saw n.ill, followed a year later by one to «n„d Hour. .st office was openeil m the winter of iMdO-.U, and I'Mward ocy was a,.po.nte.i hrst postn,as, huh position he held tdl I H.;;,, when ho was succeeded by Mr. 1 eter • .sher, who still hohls the p|,„ With a saw an.l urist mill establ,sli..d, ami . hotel and "store opened settlers be«an to come ,„ .,uue freely; woollen and canU,i« mills were started, other hotels and stores built and the settlement be«an to asMime consi.lerahle proportions. It continued to «row quite rapidly, a„d ,„ 1874 was incorporated as a village with lienjamhi Wilson as Keeve. The place con- tinned to ,n.w and impiove. and in lH7il with ..poi-'dation of 2,072, was i..cor,.u,ate 1)\ this house is e.\oellent in (|nality ami beautiful in design It is to the skill and artistic taste of our inoiiiiiiieiital w.'rkers that so much of the heaiitv of our ceiiie- ir. les is to be attributed, and Mr. Siuvth has won I high and widesiiread reputation thioiigliout this -ii'tioii ol till country, ilis prices arc iiKulerate uul the> guarantee satisfaction in all cases, so that iiose reipiiriiig any of those memorials to tlie nior\ if departed friends will do well to cull upon - ttrni iieforc leaving their orders elsewhere. William Siir th is a native of Kngland, and is 1. iiieiiil^ if the Wingham School Board and ex- 1 member -lie Town Council. j Chisholm's Cornsr Drug Store, .losi (ihine Street. The profession of the druggist is an important one. alleviating as he does the pain to whii h the human ho.i' , heir, and demanding "11 that account our hignest rousideriition. Proiiii- ' .-.vnily connected witii tiiia ijiisUicss lu Wingham, and having one of the b2st appointed drug stores ' here IS Dr. T. Chishohii |iroprietor of the •■corner I (rug store " on Josephine street I'his enterprise I dates Its inception to the year |sSH. when it was j started by its luesent proprietor The premises occupied are •J2x.".() feet in iliniensions. wil large laboratory in the rear and with u haseincnt die full size of t he store room, devoteil e.\r Uisivelv to storage purposes. 'These are coiiveniei.tlv htt'ed up and are handsomely arranged and appointed for the purposes to whii h they are devoted. The stock is very full ami coniplete and has been selected with rare: it consists of pure drugs and chemicals, toi- c't and faucx soaps, patent medicines of iicknow- I ledged and rccogiii/ed merit, and all such articles as are foiiiid m hr-t class drug stores, also pro- prietary medicines of l>r. t'liisholms own manu- tactnre, amom; them being Clii-liohns tough 8v nip. Anti-Hilioiis I', lis, Heef. Iron ami Wine, and \.' lous other preparations. These are not iidver- tis, 1 as cure-alls, but for tl specific ailments for which they are prepaieil. In, e no superior in the market ; a hue line of ciitlerv is also kept, as well as stationery, note paper, envelopes, etc. Particular attention is given to physicians' l>rescriptious and family recipes, whn ii are conipoutided with accu- racy, i.romptness aid i.-spatch. J)r. Chisholm is a regular practicing 1,1 sician, devoting his time to his profession, and leaving the management of the stor Mr. ,(. H. Chisholm, than whom a better | ,1 ami re careful anil pairiutQi;...j. druggist woul.l I ,1 to find. He is also iicensed to sell postage .■itaiups. *«^# 160 TOWN OP WINOHAM Dr. il. Wilson, V. ••—The HuientiAo attalii- moiitH of till' v«t<'riim) V siirneoii 'mve now bo f»i- adviinocd that tlie (tuinli iiniinal> nave thoi'- miffor- iiif{H roliovt'd ('<|imllv witli tlio hmiinn ra 4iily aH tlint of num. Aiuon({ tlioHe liohlin»{ a hijjli poMition in tliiM piofoHH on in tliin Hoction of Ontario i» l)r John WiIhoii, whoHeotticeand Htables are on .loHophino Htroet. ThiH |{entlonian lian btu'n (•HtahhHhcil in btiHinuHH for noinu nix yearH and hax built up II lar^tt practice in that tinio. (lu in a j^raduiiti) of the Ontario Vntorinarv (lolloKe, of 'I'oronto, and a re(>iMteri'd nuunlHT of thti Ontario Votorinarv Mudioal \HHociation. Ho trtatu all difleaBOHof donieHtic aninialH, but makes a Hpoi-ialty and (urpoHe, the stalls boiny lar(,'e, liKht, airv and well ventilated, with pi' nty of Ixnidiiin and proper e- rato two niillM, one on Shiiter street, which was first started some sixteen years ago by Messrs. Fowler and Haleiitiiie, and came into poHsessimt of the ^neseiit proprietors in IHMH, and another on Josephine street, established eight years ago, but has been run by the Messrs. McLean since IHHCi. These are both lar. and commodious stnictiiros, two stories high ai. 1 substantially built. T'hey are fully ei|uipped with the latest improveil macliinery and appliani'e:. for successfully carry- ing on the busines'i to which they are devoted,, which consists ped to Toronto, and a small amount to the I'liited States. The mill i Shuter -tieet is ilriven b\ a forty-five horse powi i .-ngine, while that on .losephine street reiiuires one of thirty-live horse. The conihined capacity of the mills is itl.lMMI feet daily, and some twenty-five men are gi\ I'll eniployineiit. In addition to the mills, and auxiliary to them, the Messrs. McLean have oxteii-iive cooper liops, iniikiiig egg. fiourand ajiple barrels, and gniiig employment In five to fifteen competent and skilful mechanics. These barrels are sold mostly to the local trade. The Messrs. McLean are of Scottish disi int, though (!anadiaii born ; they are pleasant gentlemen and active business men, and superintend rjersonally the many details of their extensive business estab- lishments. W. F. Brookanahirs, Phof rapher— Cana- dian photography during the pant ten or twelve years has made so rapid improveiiunt that it can now fairly bo claimed for the ( aiiadian photo- ^;rapher tliat he is unexcelled. Foremost among the photographers of this section, the only one in Wingham, and occupying iin enviable position if compared with the leading photographers of the Dominion, is Mr. W. F. Brotkeiishire, whose place of business is on Josephine street, where he has commodious ([uarters with large and tastily fur- nished reception and dressing rooms and a finelv arranged studio. This gentleman (■ommenced busi- ness here in lH7it, was burned out once, but rebuilt on a much more extended basis. He makes a spe- cialty of dire ,t work f nun the locket to life size; also engages in view and fancy work, executing eacl' branch in the most approved manner, and in ac cordance with the generally accepted standard. Mr. Brockenshire has a large stock of excellent backgrounds to which he is constantly adding, and in ]>hotograph and burnishing apparatll^^ he is most completely eijuipped. He finishes pictun - in all styles, principally, however, in crayon and plain photos. He also does picture framing, of wliicli he keeps a large ami excellent stock; and il may be mentioned that in every branch in which he engages, the work is strictly first-class. Mr Brockenshire is a native of Canada, and is a skil ful photographer. Ho is a gentleman who takes a df'^p liit*»rr-^t ■;•• all that peitainy. io the wclfan and progress of the town, and is highly esteemcfl in the community. RKPUKHKNTATIVK IMSINKHS MKN 101 iivni are the anw tnillH of 'I'Iu'pm> ({iMitlt'men ope- Hliiitur Htrtxtt, wliiuli wiiit .'II yeiirH ann by MpHHrw. .ml cnini' into iioHHtmHimi H ill 1KH!», and iiii(itlii>r on liml oiylit Vfrti'M iiKo, hut wrH, McLoaii Miiici! IHHti. I'oiiiinoilioiiH Htniiitiii'eH, bstiviitiiilly built. 'I'liey th tliu liitimt iin)irove(l v.> for HucoeHHfully U', birch, aHli. piiici'tc, arc niaini ly in tim local market, I 'I'dronto, and a Hitnill iten. The mill ' Shuter f' live liorHu [lowi MXiiiP, 1 street re<|uir<'» one of oinbilicd capai'ity of the V. and some twciity-Hve ;'nt. In addition to the em, the Messrs. McLean 'ps, nmliinf,'eyt,'. Hour and .; employment In live to lilful mechanics. 'I'hese to the local trade. The icottish dcH(Mnt, thou>{h i pleasant u*''itl«"it'i> i»rid 1 superintend peraonally extensive businesB estab- ■, I'hot rapher— Cana- i the pant ten or twelve impn)veM'"nt that it can or the ( aiuidiau photo- lelled. Foreinoat amony t section, the only one in } an enviable position if lit; pliotonraphera of the (rockenshire, whose place lie street, where he has th lar({e and tastily fui- isiut; rark, laid out in the centre of the town, and j.lanted with shade and ornamental trees. The I'lesbyteriaMH, Methodists, Ihvptisls aii.l Kpiscopalians l.ave churches, ami for the education of the you.,«, there is a l,i«li, central an.l three ward HeluH,ls, employinu fourteen teachers, A Mecliai,i,.s' Institute with a library of •..•Jot. volmnes is one of the prominent features of the place, and there is a town hall with a seatiiiK .npaeilvof m). A fine sys em of water works has just been coinplete.l aii.l there is an efticieut volunteer fire d..partment, with all necessary apparatus for (i«htin« tires. There are two chartered and one private bank, and two week y newspapers, the /.Vc/.-r and the /,V/-„r/,w, both „f which are libeiallv paln-ni/ed ; the town IB ItKited by eleotr.oty and has tele«iai,h, telephone ami ex,.re«s facilities.' There are many line private residences, and the inhabitants are alive and loyjl to the U,st interests of the municipality, n",H'? ?■ ''''•• ^''1' ^'"■«''""' '^'"™" ""-eet. I Kincardine is that of Mr. If. Jl. Durni. n and - lIold,n,a prominent phiceamoiiM the veterin- known as the Morgan House. beii,« located human body. H,. attends to all ailments of I well li>.l,ted. comfortably furnished and ventilV le Jias been located here only about a year, has ! sampi,., aii.l two readiiii; rooms The bar is sm, stab e''Cl '"Y' 'rrV"';, '"^"'-V"'" '^ '""•" """' ' •"'''"' -'"' ""■ '■'"-' -"'™. '*'"'"•« e " t , I wtl hu^e ili ')';; 1 V " "r.'i"f '^" ■■""•■nary, the best bramis of imported and domes ie cigars f iirb;.l h, ; I ,n r '''"^ ''"''"»^' '■'""" '« ''"■«'• "'"' <-">n".lio,is and ot ^nol beddiiit; and proper drainage, an.l with ' will coiiifortably seat ir.O quests The careful «ro(uns in C(Mistaiit attendance. r.u«-sis. xnt horses or other animals with chronn' ous diseases are broiiHht, and are treated iin.lei the direct supervision of |)r. I'vfe, He is ii t-'radiiateof the Ontario Veterinary Colletie of I'or- oiilo, and is well and favorably known tlirou;;h- oiit the country fm- his iiiaiiv' sterling' cpmlitil's. He is also Inspector and Valuator for the Ontario Mutual and Live Stock Insurance C'miipaiiy, tioirfoVsi.xVv li.uses hea.hjuarters at .Seaforth. ' tor, is a Caua.lian b- ,, . , , r, - ---e menu pro- Here videil is all that the imi-e>n'>" Amnnf tl"**"**; ""7";'". Vueeii street, tion f,n- the house, an.l has himself vvon the "re. -Amonf,' the most prominent hotels located in spect and esteem of all who km.w liim. 1«2 TOWN OF godb:rich TOWN OF GODERICH. TliiH town iw iiioHt pleasivutly Hitimtiul on tlin eiiHt hIioiu of Lake Huron, iit tlie nioutli of tlio Maitlimd Uiver, wliicli wan foi-nierly called by tlie InilianH the MeneHetuiiK. 'I'lie fli-Ht white nuiM whoever viHitud the phice wuh the fainoun explorer, Kamnel de ('hainplain, wlio landed at the mouth <>i' the river in llilH. After thiw the place wan often viHitod by the .leHuit priestH, in their expeditionn between the settienientH on (JcMiryian Hay and thoae further down towards Detroit ; hut it was not tdl IH-iti, more than '200 years after the visit of (Jhaniplain, that any attempt was made at a settlement here. In that year W. K. (ioodin^i and a Krenehnian named I''rank Deohamp, landed with a small boat load of such articles as wert! deemed necessary to start an Indian trailing post, and erected a small cabin or store where OHilvie it llntchinson's liiill now stands l'"rom this lime the river was called Maitlaiid in honor of I'ereKrine Maitlanl, Lieiitenant-Oovernor of Upper (lanada. Two years later than this, in IH2H, the Canaila Company, who owned the entire Huron tract, , who were .Vmericans The tirst Hour mill was erected by the Canada Conipaiiy, but Hen. Miller put np the tirst saw mill, some six miles ii)) the river In 1H;V2 theri' were some -jho inhabitauts, and in this year the Canada Company built a steamer, named the (ioderich, to ply between this [lort and others on Lake Huron and Krie. .V post othce was ojiened in lH:t;t and Ivlwin CritVni was appointed postmaster. In this same year or the previous one a school house was built by the Ciunpany, its site beint; where Kiio.x church now stands ; and here Dr. Scott, who had been selected by the Company, taught the ymmu idea, and ministered to the bodily ailineiijts of the settlers as well. .\n Kn^^lisli clinrch was erected in 1h:u, which was the lirst ijiiildiiij,' imed exiliisively for reli-jions worship, although previous to that sirmons hail been preacheii at various times. l'"roin this time on the growth of the place went steadily forward, and in \H'iU it was incorporated as a town, and M C. ('ameron was elected Mayor. It has continued to ^row and develop and now has a population of 5,000, and an assessed valuation of «;l,l IH.Iil 1.00. There are niiiny important inamJacturin'; enterprises, am iiiy them beiny Hour, saw and planin<; mills, foundries, tanneruis, machine shops, salt works, an ortian factory, etc., all of wlii('li employ many hands and rei|nire much capital. l''or the education of the youn-; there is a lliyh. Central, three \V'ar(l,aiid a Heparate school, and some twenty tcacdiers. There is a Mecdianics Institiiti- with a library of -J.MM volumes 'I'hi- .'\Ielhodist, Presbyterian, l''.piseopaliaii, Hrethreii and Catholic eliiii lies are represented, and two newspapers, the Sii/hh/ and .S^ic, are well ■; at tlu^ dillVreiil lake ports; its streets are straight ami wide and arc^ nicely sliaded by trees. It has many line private residencies :ind lirst-class hotel accominodation, and is a favorite resort for tourists and visitors, who lind here a • [iiiet retri'iU fioiii the busy scenes of the larijcr cities. Aloxandar Wallaos, .lewelery and Watch i Ueji.'iiiiii;.;. Wc;l street. - l''ea ne'ii of blisiicss ; I m show so Ion;,' a rec n-d of siicc:essfiil bmlness ; !■ ireer as tlieab ive named fjentleman. Ilestarti'd Ills biisini'ss forty-six years a^o on the site of the present stand and diinin; all that loiiu timi' has seen many compeliin; houses come up and t,'o down. Mr. Wallace occupies a store room :W\H) feet in I'xtent He is the sole proprietor and at-; lends in a j^reat me.isiiri' to the business himself. ,uid has been iisiiij^ as old ideas some of the s.i , calleil f^reat iinprovcments of tin- present tini". ; He was born in Kilmarnock, .\yrsliire, Scotland. and came to Canada when he was at the a^e of j twenty. four years. .Ml the time nearly whii'h he i iiiis spent 111 Ciinad 1 has b •rn in Co lericli and he ' iiiiH seen tlie )>rowtli of the t'uvn from a small hamlet to its present size. His business enter-! prise and sound judgment, cm pled with gentle- manly di'ineam C and snivity, have won him the respect and c-tee n as well a« the p.itronaeeof the p.'ople of (ioderich and vicinitv. John Brophy. Furniture store. West street. In reviewing the (Minimereial and inanufactiir iiie industries of ( Ioderich it is necessary that more than a pissine notiia' be t^iveii to the fnriii Inri' business eoiidu 'ted by Mr. .loliii liropliv. on West street. This ■;entlemaii started in business some nine years iifio In paitnership with Alexaii der Neashaw, but at the expiration of three years he purchased Mr. Neashaw's interest and has wince conducted the business alone. From its be,iinniii-.; the bminess has continued to ;;row ainl develope as the years went In. Mr. Hrophy has occupied his present store for three years. It is X?' I, at tlu! illDtltll of tliu 'I'lie HrHt white nmii lo laiKleii Ht tliu tnouth tH, ill tlieii' oxptiditioiiH Detroit ; but it wivs not IH iiiikIc at a Hettluiiutiit >. lanilod with a Hiiiall iiit^ poKt, and ureotod a liiH liiiiu thu rivur wau ■r ('aiiada. Two yoarw III tract, dotiTiniiied to place and hiid out the Voik. This phiii is h a l)niiv(l street, !l',t feet ed for a park, and haw the Hurveyin^ party in ad was iiiaile passahle. lirst one in tint Huron ilhain and •). (inoihii^, ly, hill IJeii. Miller put ^'J() inliahitants, and in lietweitn this port and (irifUn was appointed ' the (loinpany, its site jcted by the (!oinpaiiy, as well. An lOnylisli for religions worship, his time on the (growth viid M (;,('aiiieron was ition of ri,(IUII, anil an 11^,' enterprises, am my , salt works, an oryan • the education of the werity teachers. 'I'hert^ lytcriaii, l'',pisco|ialian, (liiiil and Sliii\ are well d ovcrldokiii^; the hike, ; and llie I'entral park, < lighted liy electricity, iitcil towns in Western inndrcd feet above the iV !iake Huron branch le dilTercnt lake ports ; line private resiclcnciis silors, who lilid here a , (V)upl(>d with Kiuitle. ity, have wiMi him the IS the p.ilronaye of the iiitv. re store. West street. rcial and iiianiifactiir I it is neecss!iry that be yiven to the fiirni Mr. .lohn lirophy, on an started in business tnersliip With Ale.vaii |)ii'atlon of three years aw's interest and has less alone. From its continiii'd to ;;rii\v and by. Mr. Hr.ipby Icim for three vears. It is KEI'UESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 1G8 .mx70 fwt 111 e.\teiit and well tilled with all the warsH of the trade. L,mnwe„, bedste uls, bedroom sets ami in fact all the tine kinds of furniture adapted to the wants of the trade in (Joderich. IMr. Hrophy conhnes himself to the local trade of which he has a yood share. In the prosecution of his business Mr. IJrophy uses a shainir, a nior- tise mac line, and a scroll saw, besides the usual tools of the trade. He is a native of the Province of Quebec, (.anada, is tiftyfoiir vears old, and has spent thirty of them in (ioderich, lie has been a inember of the (Joderich artillerv for six and a half years an. was in thelif-htat RidKewav at the time of the I'enian raid. .Mr. Uropliv is well known and much respected and esteemed bv the citizens of (ioderich. Suohanan .•.«....,, .enerai Mer. ""-■.'in was established in sn bv ,■ ' S 1 '! '"' tI' ','""' ^-•^'^ "V"'""" "-I NHho.i Donald, who conducted it as an ir,di^ i Ite cnl 'r' " T '""" "'"^ ^'"""''■'' ''>■ ""' !"-■ •■••'- ^- '■"■^- >-.^-aner w„i:.^'v;:::;!x;:;^n. :;;;;o.iK'-:;;;;;:::;-,;^;.:r'::nd'':::;;;;;runL,'':: 164 TOWN OF (iODI'^RICH. ; preHeut it comprises really two store rooms where j Koods are exliibited for sale, and two other rooms ' which are ustd to keep extra stock in. Mr. Proud- I foot had for a partner the first year and a half I Mr. John I'enninf,'. since which time he has con- ducted the entire business himself, and for the last ten years in his present location. The gro- cery proper emtdoys the space of a room Kix'ii, and the feed and tlour store is 24x12 in extent. All the standard brands of teas, frayrant coffees, spices and suKars arc to be found ' : this store; there are also crockery and dry ^oods upon his shelves. Mr. I'roudfoot is a native of (Canada. He was in London. Out. 10 years and for the last 40 years he has lived iu or near (loderich. How- ever. Mr. I'rondfout has, uidike some men who (■' an^e their avocation in mature life, been succes- ful in his mercantile ventures. His iLjentlemanly hearinfj and coin-teous ways briu^,' to fruition the ventures which his business judgment and com- mon sense nnmner of lookint; iit thinf^s prompt him to nuikc. He is respectted by all those who best know him He also manufactures ^^inj^er beer on a lar;;. sc.leand Bupi)lies the surronndint,' towns. i Franeis Smeefh, Manufacturer of Guilders' I Supplies, cor. Cameron and Nelson streets. — Pos- sibly no auxiliary industry to any t^iven branch of trade was ever started that was Of such vital im- portance to it, or had so vital an iniliience upon it, as has the modern i)laniii)< ihill on the building; trade. Yet tlic )ilanint,' "nH i« im institution of used in the construction of buildinjjs, or the most elaborate wood work ornamentation desired — is a tiling! of recent (jrowtli and marks an era in the civilization of the nineteenth century, that, in its way, has had as marked an effect in the proj;ress of the people as has steam locomotion or the elec- tric telej^raph. Prominent amonf^st those who are eiif^atjed in builders' supplies of superior ijuality is Mr. Francis Kineeth, whose factory and oftico is lo- catiMl at the corner of (Cameron and Nelson streets. This gentleman commenced operations in his line in 1M7H and has since built up a lai){st those who are ies of superior quality is ie factory and oflico is lo- leron and Nelson streets. ed operations in his lint- t up a lart^e and pernni 1 widely tlirou^h this sec- some tliree-cjuarters of /\th every appliance and the efficient prosecution h since its establishment • in the development of lis locality. Tliisestab- 'd limilicr. doors, sash, ide of articles nianufac- Its products stand hit
  • lit {lily practical man, and circles is esteemed and CSS man and an upright has created an immense demand tor them on both Hides of the Atlantic. We have some extensive flour manufacturers, but none approach the colos- sal enterprise of the Ogil vies, the ureatesttlour man- ufacturers of this continent. We cannot here deal with the immense concerns of these fj|entlemen at ] Montreal, Glenora, Royal, Winnipeg! and Heaforth, j but confine ourselves briefly to the Goderich flour ' mill conducted by Messrs. Oyilvies artmeiil luni- presided ovci' In :ui' experienced luid conipetciil iiuu,»g,.r. Wuh regard to the j^nides of flour maniifactured tlicv are principal, y Ktroiig baker's, patents and extras, a spcciallv liciiiji made of stroiif^ bakers and •■Crown'' [latent, made from Ontario white wheat. Tlic 'liiulity of the products hird mil be irfrirr.l In lierc, siiflice it to say that the irinlc is , uc.nii.Mis. ixtending from (iod(M-icli to the .Ahiritiiuc I'rovin ccMuiid to Liverpool and Glasgow. In addition, these gentlemen iniiiinfactiire salt most exteiisJM. I_,V liy means 111' I .\hiiiist steam, the out put beiiiii I ■« barrels per day. The qualitv is a I'oarse arliclc suited to pork packing and si'ich like purposes; :mi it JK 7. fact w.atii> of n.ilr liuil iinding them- selves without the neceasary water for the ca-.Ty- j to the oflice. Piiring the cold sciison of the year I it IS comfortnlily heated tliroiiglioiit. and at all j times well v. . tilatcd. The liriti^h Ilxrhantje is j a first class i ininii'rcial and tourist's hoiol. being I greatl\ ri sorted to by both classes, and there is a bus ilmi 111' - i:i coiincction with this house. Mr. ( 'o\ is nil I prriiiHcd niiil well-known liotelkeeper, being popular lunnn- u|| classes. The liritish i^;x- changc is .-^l.-'iO per ila\ The iircscnt projirietor tc.ok poss, -.sion of the lnisim.ss on the death (jf his f.itlicr. ( .pt W. ('i.\, fonr years ago I..ike him, t"o. \\f -, a soafaniiK nmn. having spent eleven years ol his lif,. dm the briny deeii. and retired as tirst oil cer of the K. S. I'larl King, at present of the Tenip,il\ Line. Wlllinm Burrows, The Seedsnmn — The floin feed and urain in(liistr\ is an iniportanl one ! evei \ wiicie. lint more especially so in a line ugri- [cul'iiral and grain producing country. The sec- l(i<> TOWN OF GODEIUCH P! tion iirouiul Goderioh being well adapted to rais- ing cereals, and the town itself liavinj,' tine Hhii)- \»nn facilities by either rail or lake, the handling of grain is a prominent feature. One of the n.iwer and more recently established houses in this line here is that of Mr. William Hurrows, Hour, feeosee to which they are devoted. The stock consists of high grade family flour, that manufactured by tlie Har- bor Mills of this place being the only kind dealt in, but ill this a very large trade is done, the sales of this flour alone amounting to ^dOOO.OO the past year. All kinds of feed, both ground and whole, as well as split yteaH, pearl barley, corn and oat meal, cracked wheat, etc.. are all kept and are de- livered to any part of the town. Mr. Burrows makes a specialty of seeds forfarm, garden and Held, buying in large quantities at wholesale and selling in smaller packages at retail. He also deals large- ly in agricultural and farming implements, not as agent for any particular company or make but buying outright from the manufaotuiers such goods as lie can sell, and disposing of them to the farmers of the adjacent country. In grain he does an extensive and increasing business, buying from the farmers and shipping to the large trade centres, or supplying the local mills, as the occa- sion demands. For tliis particular department he has a large and well .arranged storehouse, having a capacity of 12,000 bushels. The enteriirise in all its departments, has, since its inception, met with marked success, the trade increasing and ex- tending, and the house now being one of the best patronized of its kind in the town. Mr. Hurrows is of English birth, but has resided in Canada since he was ten years old. He is an active and enterprising gentleman and has high commercial and social standing. ilehn Butler, Fancy (loods and Stationery, < 'ourt Hons Square.-- Among ail people the iiccos- HarU'H of life and the more Kiilistaiitial articles of iiiercliaiidise are the first to be hniuyht in, l)iit as the inuiitry develops and grows richer and the people iu;c|uiie a greater taste for the nuu'e cosmo- piilitan waicH, Htores like that of Mr. .lohn Hiitler. of ('ourt House S(piare. make their appearance. 'l'hisi;ciitlciiiaM began business in (iodericli (went v- nine years ago. and during that time his hiisiiuss has grown with the giowtli of the town. He iias been in his present store tliiitecii years. The stock he carries includes nearly all tlie lines of hooks, stationery of the best (piality, fain^y goods, novel- ties, wall pa)ier. patterns, and like g' '""' «'—'- '■ . kent^ Mr ^r ''r' «""''" obtaiiuU.lc alone are Kept. Mi htrachan is a native of .Scotland and came to this country ac, years ago. se tl ,g men he has brought with him that sterling energy 11177 tT'"''-''' l'"^*;" ''" emblematic of the m^t , esirable settlers in any l„nd. Mr. Stra.han ?rirJ " -^ '". '■'?*■■" f'""' «t'^»^ard ni»nufac- turers, amongst them being S. Davis A Sons Montreal, celebrated cigars, an.l for which hrni I,.: IS sole agent for this place. HM«h Ounlop, Merchant Tailor l-roniinent- y connected with the merchant tailoring business in Goderich, and a most skilled an.l reliable work man is Mr. Hugh Dunlop. whose placeof bLin,'„„ 18 01 West street. Asa practical tailor, Mr. Dun lop has no superior in the town and he barf no I hesitation in guaranteeing most ix-rfect fits in a>n-- meiits ,n all cases H. <.irne« in sto to the custoimr, ,,nd as a <-oi.se,im.nre the house has received a high p„ „.,tv, ■ ot onl'v ,! t ,1 "n '"^'^ ««■""•'• '"-t f-'.m points at a dis tance. i he enterprise was first established by the l-U'sent proprietor in IHliHand from a small beg,,- ;V"R 1ms grown to be one of large proportion J he premises occupied comprise a large , nd w ell appointed store L>0.x<10 feet in dimensions which are .1 ly stocked with a choice supply of the best nm ter ml for garments. Mr Dunlop is a Canadian »M.l city born, first seeing the light in Tonlnto" 1 eisa pleasant an.l social gentlen,an, an active 1. isniess man and a public spirited citi/.en. taking things which interest the communitv at large 108 TOWN OF MITCHELL 11 TOWN OF MITCHELL. The towns and villageH of Western Ontario are ra|)idly noinf! aliead of their sisterB in the more eantern BPctiouH of the country and are corroboratin)^ tlie 8ayin>{, '• Westward the star of Kmpire takes its way." Among the galaxy of prosperous and progroHsive towns is Mitchell, which is favorably Hituated on the banks of tlie Thames Uiver, in Logim and FuUarton townships, in Perth Oounty, and is 12 miles north-west of Stratford, which is the county seat. Owing to the admirable water power derived from the Thames Kiver, many important manufacturing industries have been located here, among the enterprises being flour, thix, woollen and planing mills, tamieries, a foundry, etc. The shipments from this point consist of grain, live stock and the products of the nnmufactories, which are distributed throughout the Dominion. Religious matters are wull conserved by Episcopal, Pres byteriaii. 'i Methodist, Christian, Catholic and Lutheran churclu's. There are high and public schools, having 10 competent teachers and with an average attendance of .")00 pupils. Tliere is a Mechanics' Institute, with a library containing 2,.''>{)(l volumes, and a town hall with a seating capacity of 40(). A chartered bank attends to financial matters, and the people are kept well informed on the news of the world by three weekly newspapers, the Adrocate, Itcrorder and AtlrerliniT. The town lias an excel- lent water works system on the Holly plan, and a good lire department offers protection from the de- vouring element. There is a mail daily from all points, and also telegraphic and express facilities. Robins Brothers. Hooks, Stationery and Fancy (Joods. -Although book, stationery and fancy goods siorcs do not miiki' their appearance in a community as soon as those which deal in groceries and the necessities of life, it is a question of but a shcrt time uiitd such establishments are introduced. Holding a iiromincnt place in this line in Mitchell are Messrs. Hohiiis Bros., whose place of busiress is on Main street. This enter- prise dates it inception back some twenty-tive years, when it was tirst started by Mr. Nelson ferisbiii. who conducte> the present proprietoi', who has since that time established a large and flourishing business, which is steadily increasing. The [ireinises occupied consist of a niaiii building itflx80 feet ir. dimeii sioiis and t\.f) stories high, with uddilioiial shecU and large open yards for piling and slDiage pur poses. These are fitted up with the latest im proved machinery and apjilianees for successfully earrving on the business to which they are deve led. whii'h consists of miiiiiifacf iiriiig a fine cpial ity ef sole leather. Five hundred cords of hem lock hark are used each year, which is brought lo the farmers from the wooiled country adjaueiil The oiilpiit of the establishment is 100 sides of leather each week, which is shuiped to the larf:< trade I'eiitres. Ihuniltoii. T.>riinto and Mmitreiil. Five competent and skilled workmen are givei steady eni|iloyineiit. Mr. Kerr was born in Scot lanil. hut came to Canada when but ten years ohl and by energy. ei!ter[>rise and ability he has buih up his present successful business. tlieir siHteri; in the more s to which they are cIcvm laiiufaiturin^; a line ipial L' hundred cords of hem year, which is brou^jht ll^ vodded country adjaceiil ilishineiit is llH) sidi's ni li i,-- shipped to tlie lari:. 1, Toronto and IMnntreal. Lillfd workmen are ^ivri r. Ki'rr was born in Scut la when but ten years old ie and ability he has buii' I business. i0m(H^ , -MiH i>j.-Vt>«. ^ ^; X X kW'