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MONTREAL

IbliCJSrRATCD

1894

ITS GRevm RcseaRGcs, gommcrgc, tMKmr^zrm\m interests, riNANGiAu

INSTlTBTieNS, EBtieATieNAb ADVANTAGES AND PRGSPEGTS AbSe

SKETCHES or THE READING BUSINESS GONCERNS VHIGH

GONTRIBdTE TO THE CITY'S PROGRESS

ANB PROSPERITY

A Brief History of the City from Foundation to the Present Time

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I'l III.ISIIEI) HV

THc CONSOLIDAIHD ILLUSTRATING CO..
MONTUK.VI..

NELSONS MONUMtNX.

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pROM out ihe entrancing vista of
* the serene St. Lawrence, posing
regal-like on the left bank of that noble waterway, looms Montreal, the
Metropolis of Can<ida, the largest, wealthiest and most progressive city of the fair Dominion — the entrepot, par excellence, for
the exports aiwl imports of all her broa<l area. Montreal sits literally at the head of the ocean navigation of the St. Lawrence river,
and at h('r door the richest products of the entirf Dominion meet and pass on their respective ways to consumers, separated by
distance and climate, each eager (or the other's fruits of field or factory. Adjacent to the confluence of the Ottawa and ot. Lawrence,

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MONTREAI,. TIIF. METROPOLIS OF CANAFM, ILLUSTRATED.

Montreal is in immediate touch with the vast lumber country en-
croaching on the latter river ami its tributaries, while a canal has
been projected to connect the Ottawa through Lake Nipissiiig, with
the (leorj;ian May in Lake Huron, which, if carried out, will i)rot)ably
bring the produce of the northwestern states, as well as those of
Western Canada, through Montreal, as it would give them an outlet
to the ocean between lmio and :it»n miles shorter than by the Erie
canal. Apart from natural adva-ntages, however, Montreal may be
regarded as one of the wonders of modern tim(!S in point of human
achievement and effort. Itn|irov<^nients in harbor facilities, tliewiile-
spread construction o can.ds, the dec'p -ning of the shallower parts of
the river above Ouebec, and a growth of manufacturing and mercan-
tile establishments have combined to place the " Ouccn of the St.
Lawrence," the "(larden of Canada," among cities dependent upon
similar resources for a<lvancement. There is not on record an
acliievenient of human intellect, skill and industry that will bear
comparison, in British America at least, with the transformation of a
■ridgy mountain," the mere adjunct to a primitive Iroquois Indian
t<iwnship, within the span of a human life, into one of the mightiest
and grandest cities of Canada's dominion. The aim of this volume
is to present to the reader the results attained by the people of Mont-
real in government, art, science, culture, commerce and general ad-
vancemimt. Necessarih' in a work of the si/e to which this must be
restricted, it is impossible to set forth in detail all the manufacturing
and mercantile establishments comprehended in a general view of the
prosperity of the city. In the succeeding pages, however, it has been
attempted to givi; the reader unacipiainted with the ri^sonrces and in-
dustries of Montreal some idea of their variety as well as their extent.
It will be shown that historical and geographical causes have con-
duceil no little to this versatility of enterprise in the Canadian Me-
tropolis, as well as to the measure of success that has atti'uded it.
Suffice it to say, in thes.- few preliminary remarks, that Montreal is
essentially and distinctively a modern city, though the early recollec-
tions of its discovery teem with romance and aboriginal tradition.
To-day, however, from whatever point approached, and Irom any

standpoint viewed, it presents all tlie aspects and elements of metro-
politan end-of-the century life. On evifry hand are to be seen un-
mistakable eviilences of material we-ilth and prosperity, irrefutabli!
indications of comfort and lu.xury, of taste, culture and retinement,
while on the principal shopping thoroughfares, lined with mammoth
and truly magnihcent m»'rcantile establishments, all the features of
the metro|)olis are still more noticeable. The business portion of the
I ily. to(j, is admirably laid out, and the streets, which are broad and
pleasant, are splendidly paved, regular, ami kept m first-class order.
Even the street and public s<|uare nomenclature is suggestive, ap-
propriate and original, there being nothing provincial about the
dwellers in the good city of the "Royal Mount." In the matter of
architecture, Montreal is, without compare, in advance of any cit\ in
the Uon\inion, while the arts and sciences are cultivated and encour-
aged in a most praiseworthy manner, irrespective of tlie fact tiiat in
every department of industry, commerce and trade, the activity |>re-
vailing hereabouts is especially worthy of note. The future, indeed,
looks very bright for Montreal, because of the certainty of an in-
creased tra<!e, in almost eviTy respect, as the fertile valleys of the
great Northwest, and the rich acreage of the inland provinces are
improv(Kl and developed, the importance of this city must necessarily
be greatly enhanced During the past twenty years the annual
growth of the cit\ has steadih increased, and it is no chimerical pre-
diction to advance that there are men now engageil in business here
who will live to see the "Queen of the St. Lawrence" have a popida-
tion reaching on to half a million. While it is not our purjiose or
mission to enter into minute details concerning the early settlement
and history of Montreal, it is nevertheless j>roper for us to embody,
in a work of this character, a brief sketch of the more notable facts
in the development of this populous locality from the trackless
mountain side it once was.

FRAGMEN I'ARY HISTOKIC.M, AND TRADITIONAL DATA
CONNECTED WITH THE EARLY SETTLEMENI"
Ol' MONTRI-.AL.
Above all branches of history that which illustrates the evolution

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MONTREAL. Tllli MliTROI'OLlS OF CANADA, ILLUSTUATKD.

cities is perhaps the most instructive and absorbing. That tiiis evolu-
tion olieys natural laws is indicated by the existence and growth of
Mouirt'al, a city whose site may be considered as havinj; been laid out by
Nat\ire hersolf, ami whose pro^'rcss has been accordinf; to laws furuiu-
lated by the Eternal bufore the creation of man. Situated at the head
of ocean navi(,'atioti, where for the last time in its journey to the sea the
St. Lawrence afToids gigantic water-jwwer ; at the foot of comiiumication
with the interior of the continent by way of the St. Lawrence and the
Ottawa; opposite the Hudson valley with its immense commercial
treasures, the site of Montreal could not luit commend itself to mankind,
even in the earliest days of the race. When the first town was built u|)on
the Island, cannot be told. As early as 1535, Jac(iues Cartier found it
the site of a town of Hochclagans or Heaver hiiiians, whose powerful
influence extended far up the (.)itawa ;ind down to the very Ciulf of St.
Lawrence, and Canada was chiefly termed Hochelaga. The citizens of
this Indian town were active traders, and, like their successors, traversed
the |>rimeval wilderness, making the northern part of the continent pay
tiibute to the Beaver City.

THE HELEN OF HOCHELAGA.

The fate of this Indian town is shrouded in the mists of antiquity.
Theic is reason to believe that here was enacted a tragedy similar to
that which resulted in the destruction of Troy. According to I'eter
Dooyentate Clarke, the historian of the Wyandots, himself a descendant
of the tribe, the Si;necas and Wyandots, or Ilurons, lived side by side at
Hochelaga, until, in an evil moiiunt, astern chief of the Senecas refused
to permit his son to marry a Seneca maiden. The d.imsel thereupon
rejected all suitors, and promised to marry oiil)' him who should kill the
chief who had thus otTeiided her. A youthful Huron, more amorous than
wise, fulfilled the terms of the vow, and won the girl Hut the Sent^cas
adopted the cause of their murdered chief and made war upon the
Hurons, whom they almost exterminated with the assistance of the other
tribes of the Iroquois, driving their more iieaceful and civilized neigh-
bors to the very lake that now bears their name. However true or
false the legend, it is certain that when Chainplain visited the island of

Montreal in if)03 the Indian town was gone and ilcsol.itioii prevailed.
Only once in a while, when digging foundations for the houses of the
present city, the awe-stricken laborers are confronted by some grim
skeleton with cloven skull or stone arrow-head deeply imbe<lded in the
bones, or by some potsherds of anti(|ue pattern, to bear mute witness
of the earliest Montreal. The writir himself made the discovery of such a
skeleton near Mansfield street many years ago, ami, while sui)erstitiou8
or more reverent workmen shuddered at his vnidalisin, bore the bones
triumphantly under his coat to the Natural History rooms on L'niversity
street, where they may still be seen by the curious. .Many a day of
boyliooil was thus spent disinterring the earthenware vessels, charcoal
and other relics of tlu vanislieil town between Mansfield and I'eel streets,
where stand to-day, thick clustering, the mansions of the Modern City.

PLACE ROYALE FOUNDED.

Jacques Cartier contented himself with visiting Montreal in 1535,
and (lid not found a town. Ini6ii,when the indefatigable Chainplain
decided to establish an entrepot for trade on the continent, he turned
his steps naturally to the fertile island lying in the embr.icc of the two
mighty rivers, the St. Lawrence and Ottawa, and founded I'lace Koyale,
where stands to-da)' Custom House scjuare, recently named, in honor of
the event, I'lace Royale. A small Etream gurgled at that time under the
windblown foliage that shadowed the charming spot ; it is (lowing yet,
but now deep hidden under arches of masonrv, shut from the sunlight
and the wind, forgotten by the unlettered, like the old Indian town.

The trade of Montreal may be said to have sprung full grown into
being, liki; Minerva, for Chainplain was followed to the place by a rag-
taf and bob-tail of French traders, while scarcely was the post estab-
lished th.in hundreds of Indians in their light canoes came leaping down
the singes of the Lachuie Rapids to exchange their furs for the treasures
of the EiiroiJean. Champlain trusted himself to the care of some of
these, ami ran the rapids, confessing to a tremor of fear. He was the
third white man to do so, the first being a young Frenchman whom he
had sent among the Algonquins in 1610, and the second being a youth

Mt)NTRi:AI,. TIIIC MI'.TK'OI'OMS ()!• CANADA. II.I.I'STUATKD.

namcil Louis, who had gone to Lake St. Louis t(i hunt, and w.is
drowned in the dcsrent.

Occasional mention is made of Pl.Tce Royale in the records between
1611 and 1642, hut it was nevei nioru than a trading station. The
reputation of the location, as the key to the interior of the continent,
had, liowever, penetrated to I-'rance, and wlien a rehj^ious sect under-
took to Christianize the Iiuhans, if secured a grant of the island of
Montreal, as being the most advantageous post' for missionary excur
sions. Thus, in earliest {times, the commanding position of Montreal
was recognized.

THE FOUNDING OF VILLK MARIE.

On the i8th of May, i'''42, a mciuorahie si^lit was to lie seen where
Montre.il stands to-day. Th(; hro.ui St. Lawrciire (lowi:d shimmering
past to keep its tryst with the impatient .\tlantii-, nearly a thousand
miles away. Thick forests on every hand guarded the place down to
the very edge of the stream, anil among the foliage sunlight and shade
and tremulous wind whispered together, wondering what new thing was
this. High over all, craggy, with hollows thick with fern leaves and
snowy trilliums beginning to raise their heads after tlie sleep of winter,
rose Momit Romaic, sphinx-like, seeing the grandeur of the future,
voiceless, steeped in sunlight. Down by the river brink, their rude
vessels drawn uj) on the saml, stood a little rompany, small but noble,
and most of it destined to gather j-et more imperishable laurels. There
stood Maisonneuve, the last of the crusaders, slender, erect, and sternly
Iiappy, founder o*^ Moiitreai, which he declared he would found and
defend though every tree were an Iro(|uois. There stood also two
women, to whom the infant colony was to look for that help and conso-
lation, and that elevating inlluence which is sought in vain in no true
woman, Madame de ia Teltrie and Mademoiselle Mance. There also
stood, not over-pleased, tlie (iovernor of Quebec, Montmagny, who had
used ev(;ry effort to^prevent the foundation of the town, which iirescicnce
told him was to eclipse his own. In the midst of the little group stood
the vestmented priest, Vimont, celebrating the first mass of Montreal.
As his enthusiasm kindled, lie '. urst into prophecy, uttering grand words.

made grander now by their realization ; "You are a grain of inustard
seed," he cried, "that shall rise and grow till its branches overshadow
the earth. Vou are few, but your work is the work of God. His smile
is on you, and your rhildren shall hll the land." As the priest pri;dict<'d,
so has It come to pass. Thirty four years younger than Us sister town
upon the heights of ("ape Diamond, from which it is still politically
gi^verned, the city of Montreal, despite commercial, political anil even
ecclesia.stical r(.'pression, has long since burst, by the inherent strength
of natural advantages, and energetic, fearless citizenship, all bonds of
tutelage, and has become the metropolitan city of the Dominion, a posi-
tion which it holds to-day, unapproached and perhaps unapproachable,

RELIGIOUS FERVOR OF THE MONTREALISTS.

In the history of cities there is perhaps nothing to compare with the
founding of Montreal. Nothing sordid partonk tlierein. Maisonneuve.
with an income of only two thousand livrcs ])er annum, abandoned all
hope of material advancement to take conmiand of the colonists,
" without," he said, " seeking for honor other than to siTve God and the
king in luy profession." T)w town was deeded leg. illy to the Virgin
Mary, probably the only instance in which a celestial being was a property
holder on earth. Its early struggles were aided by huge donations from
" the unknown benefactress," Madame <le Bullion, an<l by the most un-
selfish labors of stout hcaited nun and women. Lambert Closse, Mai-
sonneuve's righthand man, declared that he had come to Montreal to die
in the cause of Christ, and that did he not anticipate having his wish
granted he would go to b'urope and die, sword in hand, fighting the
Turks. His wish was granted only too soon, Montreal, or Ville Mane
de Montre.il, as it was first nainiHl, was truly a castle dangerous. He-
twcenit and Quebec the highw.iy of the Richelieu afforded a route through
which poured the bloodthirsty Iroquois, on the confines of whose terri-
tory the town may be said to h.ive been situati'd. Vet it succeeded in
maintaining its fnothold. The [erusaleni of the New World, the crusaders
who fought on its behalf, died, if needs were, but with never a backward
step or thought of defeat. All their acts were prompted by the spirit
of religion, aiul in 16O3, when it was found necessary to organize a local

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corps, ttic militin wns (Icsifjii.itpd tlic Corn
i;iilih <pf the Holy I'amily. As is tlic cast'
Willi tin: followers of Islam in modern holy
Wiirs, ivtry soMiir who foupht for the
litftiice of MiHitrciil f( arcd not death, feeliiif,'
snre ofliLavtn. When ihi' flood snrroiindf '.
the infant lown and threatened its overthrow, ,
Maisonneuve made a covenant with the
I,or<l, like a MlihcMl i>alrMrch, that, sliouiil
the ti wii lie spared, he would carry a cross
to 'ii! top of Mount Koyal and plant it
there. The town was spared, by the inter-
cession of the \'ir(,'in Mary, it is said, and
Maisorimiive fiiirilled his vow. The cross
loMfi sloiul u Mecc.i for the faithful, who
often rep.iired thither to pray, despite the
danger of lurking savages.

Tin; HEGINNINGS OF TRADE.

The purpose of the foundation of Mont-
real was purely religious. It was intended
to Chrislianiz(! th(; Iiulians therefrom, the
Ottawa river furiiisliing ready passage to-
wards the (ireat Lakes, among friendly
savages. In granting a charter to the com-
pany which estahlished the town, this fact
was rerogiiizeil, and, indeed, care was taken
to dehar Ihein from participating in the fur
trade, while they were restricted from fishing
anywhere outside of a limit of two leagues
from the shores of the island. Piiit so favor-
able was the site for commercial purjKises,
that Montreal shortly became an in.portant
centre of traffic, and by lOso the Governor
of Quebec, d .Argeiison, complained that tiic

JACQUES CAKTIKK .5QtTARE.

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MOMKl.AL, lllE Ml::iKUl:OLIS Ol' CANADA, ILLL'STKA 1 1:D.

NOTRE DAMK STKICKT, WEST FHOM ^IrCU.h STRKKl

MoTitrcalcrs already wanted to
monopolize the fur trade.

If agriculture be excepted,
to which, of course, every per-
nanent settlement must turn
for subsistence, dealing in furs
may lie said to havo been the
fir~t f omniercial venture of the
inhabitants of the Virgin City,
as It was that of the entire
country for a long time. The
port of Tadou<;ac, now a sninll
hamlet, was for a long time the
most important post in Can-
ada, affording, as it ilid, coni-
municalioii with the interior to
the \ery shores of Hudson's
15ay. There the ships from
France dropped anchor, send-
ing to Quebec in small boats
what goods were designed fur
that place. When Quebec was
niatle the home of the Governor
it began to grow in importance,
and had a not inrousidcralile
tra<ie. But from Tadousac,
one might say to Montreal,
there wis no possible com-
munication with the north at
all comparable with that of
the Ottawa, which by means of
the Mat ta wan, Lake Nipegon,
French River and Cicorgian
Bay commuuicaled with the
Great Lakes. Here, at Mont-
real, was the great route to the
interior, and while there is no

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MONTREAL. THE METHOPOLIS OP CANADA, II.LISTRATED.

doubt that the oriRuial inhabitants maintained their missionary designs,
.ulditiuns from Oiu lice and elsewhere, less rehpious and witli a keener eye
to thi' main rliance, mad.' the town their entrepot, and, notwitlistanding
the terrors of the law and the churcli, launched their canoes, stemming the
rapid"! of Lachine and ascending the Ottawa in pur- 'lit of profitable
intercourse with the Indians.

HOW MONTREAL SA\ ED CAN \DA.

The Company of Montreal did net long persst. By 1657 its
mcniliership had become reiluctd to thiee or four, and the town was
supported with diriii ully. In their straits tln^y propo ed 10 hand it over
to the Sulpitians, an<l the transfer was accomplish' a by ibOj. Three
years previous to tluit date had taken place one of the most heroic
sacrifices, and most succes'iful of any age, the grand defence of Canada
by Dollard and his companions. The story has often been told, and
will never be forgottin by Canadians, and may therefore be but briefly
related here.

In May, 1660, a party of French .Mgonquins captured a Wolf, or
Mohegan, Indian, naturalized among the Iruijuois, brought him to
Ouebce, and biirniil him there with their usual atrocity of torture.
ISi-fore he die<l he requited with a startling secret the spiritual care of
the Jesuits, who baptizeil him. He told them that eight hundred
Iroquois warriors were encanipeil below Montreal; that four iiuiidred
more, who had wintered (Jii the Ottaw ' were on the point of joining
them, and that the united forces would sweep upon (Quebec, kill the
(jo\ernor, lay waste the town, and then attack Tliree Rivers and Mont-
real. The story was no idh- tale, nor apparentiy was it entirely new.
It had been known that a laige number of Iroquois had winlired on the
Ott.iwa, and a young officer, coinniandant of the garrison at Montreal,
'\dam Daulac, Sieur des Ormeaux, conceived the iiiea of forestalling the
attack of tlie Indians by a counter attack in which lie and bis small band
would inevitrdily be slain, but which might engender such fear of French
prowess as to cause the abandonment of the projecti^l .attack upon the
settleuieiiis. Sixteen young men, the eldest not over thirty one years of
age. cauglit his spirit, and bound themselves b\' oath to acce|)t no
quarter. The -onseiit of Maisoiineuve was secure,! ; they m.ide their

wills, and took their last sacrament in the little chaiK-I of the Hotel
Dieu, after which they set out, ascending the Ottawa with ilifficulty, for
they were inexi)erienced caiioeinen.

At the Long Sault they debarked, certain that there the Iroquois
would pass. A rude fort, almost fallen to ruins, was taken possession of,
and, without adding to its security, they awaited the foe. Better pens
than tins have related the incidents of that fight. For five days these
seventeen Frenchmen, with some few Indian allies, reduced by desertion
to five, held at bay two liundred Indians ; and these latter ultimately
called to their aid live huntlred moie, who were en route to atiacl
Quebec, Three Rivers and Montreal. For three days more the intrc])iii
French'iien baltlc-d the seven hundred enemies ; and when the fight was
over, only one man among all the heroes was carried from the spot
alive, and he was dying. The Indians hail learned their lesson. If
twenty two men, fighting behind a picket fence, could hold at bay seven
hundred, wliat chance of success was there in attacking many such
heroes behind walls of stcne ? They ab.indoned all thought of over-
whelming Canada, and returned home disconsol.ite. Montreal had
saveil the colonj .

In 1689, however, the savages took a bitter sengcance on the island
at the massacH' of Lachine, when fourteen huiidreil Iroquois killed or
captured some four hundred unfortunate inhabitants by a sudden sut
prise on the night of the 5th August. Two years later the Indi.ins
approached by waj' of the Richelieu to destroy Montreal, but were beaten
back by dij ("allieres. It was at Montreal tliat Frontenac assembled his
forces preparatory to making his attack upon the Mohawks in i6<)j and
1696. In fact, the early history of the city is one of almost continual
warfare, varied by more civilized but scarcely less bitt<r diplom.itic
strife between the church and civil authorities of Montreal and (Quebec.

IMPEDIMENTS OF TRADE

Meanwhile the town furged ahead as a commercial centre, notwith-
standing many restrictions in fa\or of Quebec. NDuresidcnt merchants,
for example, were prohibit(;d from selling .it retail .ibove Quebec, and
below that town only in .August. September and October. Every effort
was made to compel the Montrealers to go to Quebec for their supplies.

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But that was the aj^o of monopoly. Not an industry was LstalUisheil,
hdt L-lTorts wen- made hy its promoters to secure the monopoly of it.
Tlie fur trade was a monopoly olf and on for years, as also were certain
fisheries and the potash trade.

AnolluT evil intluence to hamper commerce was tin; hahit into
which the colonists Iiad fallen, of eternally lookinj,' for assistance in all
their undertakings. They clamored about the kint; and his ministers.
Sieur Vitry wanted cod line and rope for liis fishery, gratis ; merchants
wanted the kill},' to buy a carf,'o freighted ftjr France ; Ha/eur, of Mal-
baie, turned out too much lumber ore y(^ar, and forthwith hii il him to
the king to take the siii pl.is off liis hands. And the authorities took the
people at their own valuation, treating them like children. Favors were
freely granted, but purile laws were as freely passed, forbidding this or
that course. The Inteiul.uit Raudot, in 1710, tiiinkiiig that the Mont-
realers were growing too foiul of horsollesh and neglecting their cattle,
issued a mandate that they should sell all their surplus horses, beyond
two and a foal. The Oovernment was so insanelv jealous of popular
assemblies, that it forbade merchants to meet together to discuss their
alTairs, and il was not until 1717 that the establishment of a Bourse, or
i:.\change, was permitted at Montreal or Quebec. On every hand, and
at every step, tl»c habitant was hemmed in by State ami ecclesiastical
jurisdiction, and to this may partly be ascribed a large part of the ex-
traordinary development of the fur trade, in which alone, amid the
primeval wilderness, the spirit, restive under restraint, might find the
liberty, and too often the license, it desired. The lawle-is ethics of the
savage had charms for many, especially the youth of the colony, who,
returning at times to the seltlements. lured others away. Thev infected
every community with which they came in contact, and the evil
increased from year to year, notwithstanding the anathemas of the
church and the most rigorous laws.

THE PELTRY TRADE.

The peltry trade was one of great iirnfit. The Indians were content
to exchange furs of great v.iluf for a knit.' or a few trinkets, while the
bargain was frequently made more advantageous to the trader by the

di ;tributioii of brandy amoi.g the savages, who, when intoxicated, were
entirely at the mercy of the courier des bois. These profits were often
shared by the very oflicials whose duty it was to enforce the laws against
illicit trading. One of the (iovernors of Montreal, whose salary was
only one thousand crowns per annum, accumulated some fifty thousand
crowns in this manner within a few ye.irs. It availed little that there
were ordinances, not merely against the couriers des bois themselves,
but also against all who harbored or aided them. Public sympathy was
with them, and it is ever futile to legislate against public synpathy.
Seignories were abandoned, farms permitleti to return to forcsi , even
wives ami children were forsaken for the wild wood life. Out ^f a popu
lation of 10,000 nearly ten per cent, had at one time betaken themselves
to the forest fastnesses, according to Duchesneau, nor was the cxoduc
seriously arrested though the first offence was made punishable with a
whipping and the second with the galleys.

Montreal shortly became the principal town in the fur trade, and in
the vain attempt to prevent the e.xodus, an annual fair was established in
the ho|ie of bringing the Indians to the colonists, and thus dissuading
the latter from seeking the former. Every sinnmer a host of savages
came down from the (ireat Lakes and the Ottawa region in their bark
canoes and debarked at a place assigned to them a short distance frcr.
the town. Here they erecte<l their wigwams, slung their kettles and
encamped for the night. The following day was a gala day for the *own.
A grand council took pla( e on the common between St. Paul stri et and
the river. The (lOvernor-Oeneral was usually present, and the Indi.ins
ranged themselves in a ring about him in the order of their tribes, while
complimentary speeches were made amid the solemn smoking of pipes.
The first day having been given to state ceremonials, the next was
devoted to barter. The Indians spread iheir skins, and merchants of
every degree having brought up their goods from Quebec, a brisk trade was
plied, in which the inhabitants of Montreal took no inconsiderable part.
The nights were given up to bacchanal 'igics, the savages being locki d
out beyond the city walls, to guard le citizens from their drunken
fienzy. The streets were usually al ve all day with the picturesque
figures of the redmen, among whom, scarcely distinguishable by garb or

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♦tianner, mingled the courier dcs bois
and the voyageur, painted, often entirely
nude, impregnated with the savage hfe.
But the very success of the annual
fair defeated the intention of its promot-
ers. There was a constant tendency
nmont( the most har<ly traders to ettab-
hsh posts above Montreal to inteicept
the Indians, and, by making them
drunk, obtain tlieir furs at rates more
advantageous than were to be had at
the fair. This practice was openly
carried on in tiie face of severe edicts
to the contrary, the audacious trader
being frequently the secret agent of
some high protecting official.

THE CANADIAN FUR
COMPANIES.

Tiie profits of the peltry trade were
more certain, perhaps, than those accru-
ing from any other branch of industry
in Canada, as by the terms of the
charter of tiie West India Company
tliat corporation was bound to receive
at a fixed price all beaver skins oflered
it. This company was, at its inception,
granted a monopoly of liie fur trade,
but relinquished this right ubout iCiGH,
reserving only the privilege of lev\ing
duty of one-fourth of all the beaver
skins and one-tenth of all the moose
skins brought to it. It also retained
the post of Tadousac and the rigiit to
transport the fiirsof Canada exclusively
in its own siiips. Doing constrained
to receive at a fixed price, according

NOTRE DAMK STRKin". TKOM rr.ArE P ARMS, I.DOKING WEST.

Ill quality, al! beaver skins brought in,
it gave the trader unlimited encourage-
ment, and shortly found itself embar-
rassed with a surplus, which reduceil it
to such straits that its career in Canada
was closed in 1074. It was succeeded
by one Oudiette and his associates, as
farmers of the revenue, and they met
with a like fate. The hatters in France
refused the bulk of the skins, and paid
for wiiat they took only in hats, for
which there was no market in Canada.
Still the beaver was hunted by ever-
in( reasing numbers of tradt rs, and
Oudiette and his successors became
bankrupt one after another. In 171x3
a slight change wa'-. made in the system.
.\ number of Canadians were induced,
partly by threats, to form a company
to handle the beaver trade. They took
olT the hands of their predecessors somi;
six hundred thousanil skins, for which
they paid only half the former price
and as France still declined to receive
so vast a supply, they found it necessary
to burn three-fourths of the valuable
commodity. By 1707 this company
iiad run its course, and gave place to
another, and in 1721 the New West
India Company was granted the doubt-
ful privileges, but this time a faint ra\'
of common sense had penetrated tiie
obtuse minds of the king's counsellors,
and it was agreed that the company
siiould receive only such quantity of
furs as the Government might from
time to time direct.

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raaa.aTiyriM.wTiTr m^i*

Such in brief is the history of
the early fur trade of Canada, a
large proportion of wliich, and
ultimately the major part, was
transactetl in Montreal. Its
chief value to succeeding ages
was that it caused the spread
of Europeans throughout the
length and breadth of the
country. Distance nor danger
set a Imiit to the wanderings
of ttie courier des bois. His
bark canoe threaded tlie amber
pools of shy woodland stre.Tins,
stemmed the tumult of a huniJrcd
battling rapids, swept the calm
surface of tiie inland seas and
overcame the strong current of
far western rivers. Tiie song of
the voyagt'ur, the report of his
rifle and the leaping flames of
his caniphre became known as
far west as tlie Saskatchewan,
2,500 miles from existing civiliza-
tion, and in those by-gone times,
wherever the foot of a white
man was set on virgin soil, it
was that of the hardy pioneer
of commerce, if not tiiat of the
equally indefatigable and un-
daunted priest.

EARLY AMUSEMENTS IN
MONTREAL.

Maisonneuvc resigned his post
at Montreal in 1664, bemg suc-
ceeded by de la Touche, Com-

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NEW YOR\ LIFE INSL-'KANCE CO.MPANV'S UUlt-lUNG

mandant at Three Rivers. In
1667 the population of the town
was 766, or three hundred in
excess of Quebec. La Touche
was succeeded by Perrot in 1669,
between whom and Front'iiac
frequent quarrels took place.
During his period the first
regular survey of Montreal was
made and the streets regularly
laid out under the land surveyor,
Benigne Basset. In 1694 a large
quantity of furs, which had lain
at Michilliniackinac, were divert-
ed 'to Montreal, to the great
profit of its inhabitants, who,
during the winter which suc-
ceeded, indulged in the first
recorded amateur performance
of theatricals, the plays being
" Nicomede " and " Milhridate";
at which the clergy uplifted their
liaiuis and voices in horror.
Montreal was not a very pleasant
place for the pleasure - loving.
The priesthood strongly de-
nounced from their pulpits all
gaiety, such as dances or the
wearmg of costly or showy
dresses. In fact, so far did they
go that young ladies who might
be spending the evening out
were sometimes forcibly seized
by the priests or their followers
and carried oM to some convent,
from which it was not always
easy to secure their freedom.

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^ 40

In recording the first ball in Canada, under date Feb. 4. 1677, a
Jesuit adds tlio pious remark, " God grant that nothing further
come of It. ' La Montan, a young officer, seems to have preferred
the company of the Algonquin Indians to that of the priesthood
of Montreal, for he says: "During a part of the winter I was
hiuiting with the Algonnuins ; the rest of it I spent here (Montreal)
very disagreeably. One can n( ither go to a pleasure party, nor
play a game of cards, nor visit tiie ladies witliout the cure knowing
of it and preaching about it publicly fioni his pulpit. The priests
exconiinunicate niasqutraders, and even go in search <>t them, to pull off
their masks. They watch more closely over the women and girls than
their husbands and fathers." La Motte Cadillac, founder of Detroit,
speaks even more strongly of the rigorous rule of the priests: " The Count"
(Frontcnac), he says, "would not have so many troublesome affairs on
liisluiiuls if he had not abolished a Jericho in the shape of a house built
by Messieurs of the Seminary of Montreal, to shut up, as tliey said, girls
who caused scandal ; if he had allowed them to take officers and soldiers
to go into houses at midnitrht and carry off women from their husbands
and whip theui till tin; blood lluwed, because they hati been at a ball or
worn a mask; if he had said nothing about the cures who went the
rounds with the soldic.'rs and compelled women and girls to shut them-
selves up in their houses at 9 o'clock of a summer evj"ing ; if he had
forbidden the wearing of lace and made no objtction to the refusal of
the coinmuiiicin to women of qunliiy because they wore a frontage."
This tirade was launchetl ajjainst llie priests in 1694, and gives some idea
of what must have been the feelings ot the clergy at seeing a play per-
formed in the city once sacred to the Virgin Mary and inhabited by men
who in ilevotion and rigid lives out-puritaiied the iniritans.

The year 1700 was one of considerable importance to Montreal.
In that )ear ilied Marguerite de Bourf,eoys, founder and first superioress
of the congregation of Notre Dame. In that year, also; the fortifications
of the town were strengthened and peace was made with the Indians,
thirti en hundred of whom visited I he city anil held a solemn conclave
with the Governor in 1701. " The Kat " died during the conference, and
received an oflicial funeral. He was an Indian of wonderful ijilelligence

and favorably disposed towards the French, and he dieii as Chatham
did, making an eloquent appeal on behalf of peace, in 1700, also, the
Lachine canal was first projected.

War between France and England again broke out in 1702, and in
1709 the latter planned an attack upon Montreal. De Vaudreuil
hastened to the city and prepared for its defence, orders being issued to
the inhabitants of a<ljacent settlements to retire to the town. A flying
column of 1,500 men was sent out to meet the enemy, and an engage-
ment of outposts took place, the English, however, retiring on finding
tliat expected reinforcements by the St. Lawrence did not arrive.

THE FIRST STONE FORTIFICATIONS.

Shortly after the Treaty of Utrechi, in 1713, the wooden palaisades
which had constituted the forlihcatioiis of Montreal were considered by
t'le king's ministers as inellicient, and M. Chaussegros de Lery, the
king's engineer, was entrusted with the work of replacing them with
fortificatiTiis of stone. The funds were supi)lied by the king, to be
paid by the Montrealers at the rate of four thousand livres annually, of
which one-half fell upon the Seminary. Whether or not it was the tax
or* merely their inherent bravery which prompted them, the citizens
objected to the work, ileclaring their ability to defend themselves with-
out stone walls. The work was begun in 1717, and soon after discon-
tinued until 172J, when it was resumed and completed in 1741. The
new defences consisted of a solid mass of masonry with a ditch on three
sides, and having thirteen bastions. Access to the city was had by
means of seven gates, and the total cost of the work was 445,000 livres.
The place d'Armes was laid out in front of the parish church, the most
imposing at that time in Canada. In that square will shortly stand the
statue of Maisonneuve. whose erection is but a tardy recognition of the
services of that devoted man. The writer is pleased to think that while
his contribution was but a song, he may claim to rank among the
several proinoters of the statue, and more than pleased to know that it
was at his suggestion that Pilotte, the devoted mastiff of the early days
of Montreal, will have a fitting tribute also.

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MONTREAL IN i-jit
In lyji occurred tlie first important fire of Montreal, wiiicli, liow

L'vrr, resulted not merely in the erection of better buildings, but in liiit
passage of several wise regulations, prohibiting the irection of any but
stone buildings and calling for slate, tile, or board instead of shmglf
roofs. The following description of Montreal, from an old volume
publi.^hed ill 1721, will be interesting here : " The town of Montreal has
a very pli:asing aspei t, and is also very conveniently situated. The
streets are well laid out and the houses well built. The bcautv of the
country around it and its prospects inspire a certain cheerfulness, of
ij^hich everyone is perfectly scnsilile. It is not fortified, having only a
sim|)le palaisade with baslions and in a very inditTerent condition, with
a sorry redoubt in , I small spot which serves as a kind of outwork and
terminates in a gentle declivity, at the end of which is a small square,
which is the only defence it h.is." A reguhir mail was established
between Montreal and (,)uebec in i;ji, although the road between the
two cities was not completed until about 1734, in which year the first
wheeled vehicle traversed the entire length.

Montreal attracted a nundier of English persons by reason of its
advantageous situ ition for trade as early as 1725, and in 1727 instruc-
tions were sent out from France that none luight remain except they
were absolutely settled upon land ; while they were prohibited from trad-
ing. In tiiat year also a company was formed to establish regular trade
with the Mississippi ; and, in fact, from that time forward, if not before
it, iiearh' every important expediiion, whether bent on war or coninit!' e,
made Montreal their starting point. In 1732 the. city was visiteci with
the f.rst recorded plague, ami in that district alone three hundred persons
died of smallpox.

MONTREAL IN 1749.

The celeiirated Swedish naturalist, Peter Kalm, visited Montreal in
1749, and has left a very complete description of the town and its inhabi-
tants. " The women,'' he says, " are handsome (a characteristic
which their descendants preserve), well-bred, modest and fond of house-
hold duties; the men, civil and obl.ging. The city is well fortified,

surrounded by a high and thick wall. In front rir s the river, while oti
the other side i.s a deep ditch, filled with water, which secures the inhab-
itants against all danger from sudden incursions of the enemy. There
are several churches and colleges. Someofihe houses are built of stone,
but most of them are timber, though very neatly built. Each of the
better sort of houses has a door t.iwards the street with a seat on each
side of It for recn ation and ainusenient in the evening." FIvery F'riday
was market day, when the country peoj)le came in to sell provisions, and
among them came many Indians selling furs and beadwork.

MONTREAL DURING THE WAR JF THE CONQUEST.

A decade after the visit of Kalm, Montreal was passing through the
horrors of a deadly war. England and France had closed in their final
grapple for the continent of Nonh America, and Montreal, on account of
its position, beranie almost the key to the colony of New France. F"rom
there were sent many of the expeditions against the British, and thence
returned not a few. beaten and disperst i!. Stirring times wjic those,
and not fret towards the last from internal dissensions. The journal of
dc Lev IS speaks of mutiny put down only by the strong hand of authority,
niuliny among the soldiers and uprisings more or less tluidtfining among
the populace. One winter the people were reduced to eating horseflesh,
and tlie women of Montreal entered protest with energy against the
consumption of " the ftiend of man. " Some of tlu'se malcontents among
the fair sex were sent iu a deputation to the shambles to be convinced
that only sound horses were slaughtered, others more boisterous were
imprisoned. De Levis came triumphantly through the ordeal by
mingled firmness and kindness. Time and again he calleil out his troops
when they p'^oved insubordinate to their olficers, and took the trouble
personally to explain the situation, reserving harsh measures to the last.
On one occasion he found it necessary to compel the men to accept their
rations by vowing to shoot the first man who refused. He records with
borne satisfaction shortly afterwards that a deputation of the soldiers
came to him early in January, 1757, with a dish of horseflesh, which they
proffered with tlieir respects. He entertained the deputation at his own
table, where horseflesh '• not so good as theirs" was served, .\fter the
surrender of F'ort William Henry by the British, Montreal was thronged

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it-MPLE AND r.UARDIAN lUU.lMNCS.

witii IiKlian allies and their prisoners, some of whom
they killoil and made their comrades tievoiir in the
very streets, while the French tiared not objiict for
fear of losing so important a body of sniiporters.
De \'audreiiil, however, did what he could to buy
up the prisoners that survived, and redeemed nearly
all bcfori.' the Indians left Montreal. It was to Mont-
real tliat the Governor retreated after the defeat at
Quebec of Montcalm. There was made the last
stand of tiie Fleur de Lys in Canada, anil there was
sis^ned the capitnlati(jn of New France, while
Amherst s army lay encamped on the site of liie
present college grounds near ("ote des Neiges hill.

THE RAISING ()!■ THE BRITISH FLAG.

On the 7th of September, 17C0, the British troops
marched into Montreal antl brought with them a new
era. The first to enter was a detachment of the
Royal .'\rtillery, under Colo:i( 1 llalduiiand, IxMng
followed b}' the Grenadiers of tiie Line under ("olonel
Massy, and the Light Infantry imder Colonel Amherst.
" Down from the camp, past the suburbs and in
tiirou^^h the gate they inarciu d ; the citadel was
taken possession of, and on its llagstalT the white
banner of France was replaced by the rvA ensign of
England. Guards were mounted, sentries were
posted ; the French garrison laid down their arms,
and their regimental colors were duly handed over to
the senior ensign of the British .irmy."

The city having capitulated without bombardment,
and having from its position escapcMJ an active siege,
had not suffered injury. The presence therein of the
Governor-General and the prominent part it had
taken in the war had brought many ini))nitant per-
sonages to it, anil had led to the expenditure of much
public money. The inauguration of the British

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regime found it, therefore, well
built and prosperous. It was
placed under tiiucareof General
Gage, who, while estalilishing
military rule, nevertheless tem-
pered it with great justice, cm-
ploying, as much as possible,
natives in the j'ldgment of legal
cases.

SERIOUS FIRES.

In 1665, and again in 1668,
Montreal suffered greatly from
fire. In the first case over two
hundred families were rendered
destitute, and tlie loss was
nearly /^i 17 000. In the second
fire, ninety houses, two
churches and a charity school
were destroyed. In both
instances liberal subscriptions
were contri!)uted in England
towards relieving the affiicted
ones, the king himself sub-
scribing /"soo on account of
the fire of 1665.

THE QUEBEC ACT.

The passage of the Quebec
Act by tile Imperial Gnvern-
nient in 1774 accorded tiio ori-
ginal settlers, termed the " New
Subjects," a considerable mea-
sure of favor, so much so that
the .\ct greatly displeased the
" Old Subjects, " otherwise

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('IS

(losictnatcd as the British settlers, who had flocked to Canada after
tiie cession. In the colonics, shortly to revolt, the Act was made a
grievance as establishing popery, and formed one of the grievances set
forth when rebellion was decided upon. In Montreal the opposition to
the Act resulted m a piece of vandalism, which shocked the eyes of
loyal folk, on the morning of May ist, 1775. A marble statue of the king
was found painted black, and adorned with a mitre and chaplet of beads,
while licneath was the inscription in French, " This is the pope of Canada
and the sot of England."

MONTGOMERY IN MONTREAL.
On 13th November, 1775, the unfortunate Montgomery entered
Montreal with his army, subjecting the city to the humiliation of a for-
eign occupation, but treating the citizens v/illi consideration. The
Government stores furnished his men with clothing, of which they slood
nuich in need, and the army set out to join Arnold at yuebec, where the
American forces were defeated and Montgomery slain.

THE FIRST MONTREAL NEWSPAPER.

With the United States army had come to Montreal a printer named
Joseph Fleury de Mesplet, whose services had been desired to propagate
seditious literature among the inhabitants. After the expulsion of the
Americans, this man settled down in the city and published the first
book that fell from a Montreal press. It was entitled " Reglement de la
Confrerie de I'adoration perpetuelle du S. Sacrement," and came out in
1776. Two years later the Gazette l.itteraire appeared, and has con-
tinued down to the present as the Gazette, one of the leading morning
papers of the country.

Previous to the American Revolutionary War, Canada consisted of
the Provinces of Nova Scotia and Canada alone. In 17S4 the Province
of New Hnmswick was created, and in 1791 the Province of U|>per
Canada, now Ontario, these two divisions being rendered necessary by
the rapid settling of the country by the United Empire Loyalists. In
the new Assembly of Lower Canada that followed, the city of Montreal
was represented by Joseph Frobisher and Jolin Richardson for the West
Ward, and L. j> Papineau and James Walker forthe county. Frobisher

was a great fur trader. Richartlson afterwards turned the first sod of the
Lachine Canal, and was one of the orgaiii/-ers of the Hank of Montreal.
Papineau is well remembered by students of the subsequent political
history of Canada.

TIIE NORTH-WEST COMPANY,

The name of Frobisher recalls the days of the early British furlrade
which centred in Montreal. Tiie war, which terminated in handing
Canada over to England, prostrated the fur trade for some years. The
Hudson Hay Company, which had been establisheil in 1670, with a
capital of £'8,420, found itself, however, in more advantageous circum-
stances, as it had suffered greatly from time to time from the forays of
the l-'rench. It had jurisdiction over the northern territory from Hudson
Hay to the Pacific, and had exercised its authority very strictly in deal-
ing with trespassers. Its policy seems to have been rather to establish
posts upon the coast and lead the Indians to bring furs to them, so that
during eighty years its posts did not exceed four, all of which were on
or about Hudson's Hay. After the peace the Canadians began to renew
their comiJctition for the fur trade, but the Revolutionary War greatly
interfered, leading not merely to danger from capture and to involving
the country in hostilities not conducive to commercial progress, but to
harsh, if necessary, restrictions by Government respecting transport
upon the Great Lakes, upon which no private ship of any size was per-
mitted between 1776 and 17IS5. After the peace between the two coun-
tries was concluded, about 1783, a number of Montrealers, finding that
competition was beccuning too keen, established a company, whose early
shareholders were the following: Todd & McGill, 2 shares ; Benjamin &
Joseph I'robisher, 2 shares ; McGill & Paterson, 2 shares ; McTavish &
Co., 2 shares ; Holmes & Grant, 2 shares ; Madden & Co., 2 shares ; Mc-
Beath & Co., 2 shares; Ross & Co., 2 shares ; Oats & Co., i shaie.

The North-\\'est Company, as it was called, was most progressive!
and had some five hundred voy.igeurs employed in its trade, the number
being about equally divided between Montreal and the Grand Portage
at the head of Lake Superior and the territory to the west. .\t Sault
Ste. Marie it constructed a canal of some size, and had built a vessel,
the " Beaver," for the navigation of Lake Superior, but which could not

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MONTREAL, TflE Mi;TK()l'OLIS OF CANADA, ILLIJSTRATF.D.

I)(-' pot up the falls, while navigation on the otiier lakes was interdicteil,
except ill hatteaux. The route to the Gre.it Lakes was most dilticult,
there beiu;; no fewer than forty carrying places via the Ottawa, and
thirty miles of rai)ids via the St. Lawrence. The Grand Portage itself
was fifteen miles long and consumed ten days. It was calculated by
.Sir Alexander Mackenzie that four years were required between the date
of sendini,' ordirs for goods to Great Ikitain and receivmg from that
country the jiroceeds of the furs for which these goods were exchanged.

In contradistinction to the Hudson Hay Company, the North-West
Company traversed the entire norlhiirn part of the continent in search
of trade. By I7S() Sir .Mex.uider NLu-kenzie hail reached the mouth of
the magnificent river which now bears his name and which rivals the .St.
Lawrence in size; and by 1791 (July 2Jnd) he stood upon the shore of
the Pacific Ocean, having tr.ivirsed the continent. The trade of the
Company was estimated to yield a hundred thousand pounds sterling in
furs per annum, atid !))■ 1.S12 il had about 1,500 employes. The annual
meeting of its proprietors at Fort Wdliain on I^ake .Superior was one of
the great events of the year, and each potentate came surrounded by
scores of followers, making the scene have all the pt)iiip of feudal times.

For some time the North-West Company had for a competitor the
X. Y. Company, made up of firms which had split from the parent stock,
hut the real and severe rival of the Conipiny of Montreal was the historic
Hudson's Hay Company, which began to push its way into the interior,
and whose employees soon found themselves engaged in open hostilities
or strained relations with the mnployees of the Nortli-\Vi-st Company.
In i<Si2 the Red River Settlement was established by the Hudson Hay
Company, or at least under its ;egis ; and as this settlement was in the
course of traders entering the country from Lake Superior, it was not
long before trouble arose, and in 1S16 the settlers were driven away and
Governor Semple killed. The influence of the partners of the North-
West Company was such that no legal action was brought to a success-
ful conclusion in this mattei. I'Vom 1808 to 1S14 the two companies
wasted their energies in insensate ilivisiou, an<i their profits were little
or nothitig, but by 1821 they had found that if they were to make any-
thing out of the trade they must unite, which they di<l, under the name
of the older company, which possessed the superior charter. Their

marriage portion from tlu' G )vernTnent was the exclusive right to the
fur trade from Labrador to the Pacific, and from the Red River to the
.Arctic Ocean. The Company held Prince Rupert Land by perpetual
charter, and was granted Vancouver Island from 1848 to 1859. Its ter-
ritories embraced about four millions of square miles, and extended
under three flags, that of Great Britain, the L'nited States and Russia.
In 1860 the Company had 5 surgeons, 87 clerks, 67 postmasters, 1,200
permanent servants, and 500 voyageurs on its pay list, while about loo,-
000 Indians derived support from it. The profits were enormous,
amonntiiig to an average of £81,000 on a capital of ^400,000, from 1852
to i86.i.

In 1863 the Company was reorganized with a capital of ^2,000,000,
anil Sir Fdmond Head as Governor. But in 1869 the Dominion of
Canada took over the present Territories and Manitoba for an indemnity
of i'joo.ooo. After the Company had been reorganized in 1821, Mont-
real lost its distinctive position as the fur centre of Canada.

MONTREAL, AT THE CLOSE OF THE EIGHTEENTH
CENTURY.

In 1797 Montreal contained about twelve hundred houses, of which
seven hundred were without the fast crumbling walls of the ancient city.
The houses within the walls were usually of stone, while those in the
suburbs were of wood. The streets were narrow, and the gloomy aspect
of the lower or business portion of the town was heightened by the sheet-
iron shutters which were upon all tlie store windows, and which were
closed every night for protection against fire. There were six churches
in the city, one each for the Presbyterians and Anglicans, and four for
Roman Catholics. There was at that time a mile of open country be-
tween the town and the foot of the mountain, and many were the
excursions taken in summer to the umbrageous groves of Mount Royal.
\ club was formed, whose members, to the number of a hundred or more,
frequently passed the entire day wandering through the glades and
among the crags, sitting down to their meals under some spreading
majjle, whose strong arms supported a column of verdure above so-ne
rippling spring.

iiumki;al, liiii Mi:ria)i'()Lis oi' ( anada, ii.f,cstk.\ti;i).

MONTKKAL'S I'lKST

WATICKWORKS.
Sunbeams can be stored
away for future use, but they
come fortli as coal, robbed of
all cliarm, and useful only.
From tiiose mairj' mountain
springstlie first watersupplied
to Montreal by an organized
comjiaiiy was drawn, but it
brought not with it the mur-
mur of tlie pines nor the cool-
ness of tile rocks. In 1801 a
company with a fifty years
charter and a capital of eight
thousand pouiuls, which it
had the power to increase to
twelve thousand pounds, was
organized under the iiaiiie ol
the Montreal Waterworks
Company, and proposed to
deliver water in the city from
mountain springs through
wooden pipes, At times the
supply failed, and at times it
was so abundant as to burst the
pipes, and the company finally
sold out, its shareholders hav-
ing found themselves in diffi-
culty. Tlieenterprise was aban
doned in 181O, but was taken
up by Mr. Thomas Porteous,
under whose direction a reser-
voir was made on Citadel Hill,
engines built, four-inch pipes
Jaid down and connection

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MONTRKAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, n.T.rsTKATED.

made with tlie river, from wliicli it was
designed to draw tlie supply. It was
from the rivir and the i)ulilic pumps,
the latter sifated in differeiit districts,
notahly tlie Thice d'Ariiies, Market
Place (Placi; Hoyale), and the Jesuits
(iarden, that the supply for the town
had usually been had. The new com-
pany was a very entcri>risiiiK one.
I'indinn the iuinht and rapacity of the
reservoir on Citadel Hill to he iTisuffi-
cient, new cisterns were constructed
in the upper flat of the Company's build-
inj,'s in Notre Dame street, and new
engines were erected on the river
side, just below tlie Ouebec Gate bar-
racks. The death of Mr. Porteous,
combined with these heavy expenses,
phmged the Company into embar-
rassment, however, and in i8j2 the
works passed into other hands. From
tlieir inception to th.it scar the total
cost of the waterworks had amounted
to about seventy thousand pounds, and
they were cajiable of snp|)lying three
times what was required. The citizens
were not reipiired to take water unless
they wi^hed to do so, and there were
places in diderent parts of the city
where water was sold hy measure by
the Company, which had. iiowever, to
supply several luihants in case of
fire.

Previous to the close of the
eighteenth century the first step had
been taken towards the removal of tht;

II.XK'lioK, I'KONf Ct'STUM IKHJSK.

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M()NTici:.\i„ 'riii: miikoi'oi.is oi- canada, illlstkaiicp.

(Iila|)iilatc(l city wnllii, in response to tli(; petition of citizens in 1797,
and tlichuul njion winch liic walls had stood was ictiirntrd to the descen-
liants of tiiose to whom it had orif,'iiially bclon(,'ed. Another important
step in the (icvelopnient of the city was the passinj,' of an Act, thitnl June
3rd, 179Q, autliorizinj,' the appointment of a city surveyor, at a salary
of two hundred jiounds per annum, to supcrnitend the laying out of the
city heyond the walls.

SLAV1:KV 1.\ MONTRIiAL.
Slavery was abolished hy Act of Parliament in Upi^er Canada in
1793. In the same ) ear a Jlill was introduced to the same effect in the
Lower Canadian Assendil)', hut did nut pass, a fate which was shared by
similar bills in 1799 anc! iJSoo. In fact, slavery was not le(;ally abolished
in Lower C.inada until the British Act of i.'<33, which came into force
Aui,'ust ist, 1S34. liut it fell into disuse many jcars j)revious, tho last
slave publicly sold in Montreal boin^,' ICmanuel Allen, af,'ed thirty-three,
who brouf,dit thirty-six innmds, on j^tli Au;^ust, 1797. In 1S03 Chief
Justice Os^oode decided at Montreal that "slavery was incompatible
with the laws of the country." In its development Montreal has est.ib-
lished m.iny new markets durinj,' th(^ last century, but perhaps tlie
establishment of none was so si;,'nificant of pro(,'ress as the disestablish-
ment of its slave mark(>t.

TUP JAILS ACT ACITATION.

Montreal hail a very pretty political agitation in 1805, when the
Jails Act was passed. The jail had be( n burned in 1S03, and to replace
It and construct a new one at (Juebec, an Act was passetl imposing a
tax of 2.5 per cent, on all goods sold at auction, a duty of 2d. to Cd. ]ier
pound on tea, y\. jier gallon on wines and strong li<inor, and 2d. on each
gallon of syrup and m()l,isst:s. These ta.xes were stoutly opposed by the
conunercial connnunity and their representatives in the House, but the
Act was passed despite this opjiosition. The citizens gave a banquet to
their representatives, at whii h several toasts ag.iinst the Ciovernment
were drunk with great entluisi.isni. 'Vhc. result was that the chairman of
the dinner and the editor of the Gaztttt were ordered to be taken into
custody by the Sergeant-at-Arms, who came all the way from Quebec,

and returned, declaring himself unable to liiid tlieni. In 1S03, also, the
chapel used by the Church of ICngland congregation had bem burned,
and a new edifice was decided upon. The corner stone w.is laid on
Notre Dame street by the Lord Pishoj) of Ouebec, 21st June, i.So.s, but
the building progressed very slowly on account of lack of funds, and
the first service in it was not held until the gth of October, 1814.

THE NELSON MONUMENT.
The year 1805 was also important as marking the inauguration of
the movement to build the Nelson moni.ment, which some foolish boys
recently thought fit to attempt to destroy. The battle of Trafalgar took
place 2ist October, and one evening in December, while th ; elite ol the
city were sitting down to supper after a ball in the IC.xchmgo Coffee
House, the news of the battle and the death of the great .\dmiral reached
the guests, and was read aloud. The excitement was intense, and when
Mr. Samuel Gerrard jiroposcd the erection of a monument to the memory
of Nelson, the responsa was instantaneous. .\ large sum was contri-
buted on the spot, and on 17th August, 1809, the foundation stone was
laid, the work being rapidly completed at a cost of thirteen liundred
pounds.

THE FIRST STE\MBOAT.

The population of Montreal about that time was twelve thousand,
and its commerce had grown so that the improvement of communica-
tion with other ])laces was necessary. Between that city and Quebec
the only means of conveyance was either by the roads along the banks
or by batteaux, which were laboriously propelled day after day. In
1809 the enteriirise of John Molson placed on the route the first steam-
boat to navigate the St. Lawrence, and the second to run upon the
waters of .\mcrica, Fulton's vessel being the first. The development of
Montreal's shipping will be treated more fully in the sequel. The next
imiwrtant event which happened in Montreal was the reception by Hon.
John Richardson of the news that the United States had declared war
upon Great Britain. It seems strange that a private citizen should have
been the first to acquaint the authorities of this serious menace to Cana-
dian liberty, yet it is a fact that not merely was the official news delayed
in reaching the Governor, but that the Commander-in-Chief was never

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MoN rui: \i., Till-: Miyncoi'oi.is oi'- canada. ii.i,rsTRA'ri':n.

officially ncitificMl at all. lie was none the less active, liowcvcr, ami
shortly aftiTwaiils General Hull, with his invailiiij,' ariDV, entered Mont
real. The (jeiural was at the head of liis troops, it is true, and the
Montrealers made no attempt at resistance, but this was because the
Americans were under efficient escort and were prisoners of war-
Montrealers may he pardoned if they showed some decent deiisht, con-
siderini.' that the last time they had received an American army, the
lauj;b bad been on the other side, aid the joke was not repaid for souk'
thirty-six years.

The bravery of her detenders in the surrounding,' districts protected
Montreal from suflering hardships from the war, the Americans beiuf,'
checked at Chrysler's Farm and ("hateaugiiay. War prices, however,
prevailed for some time, br;ad ad\ iiicin^' from eleven pence for tlu' f.mr-
pound white and one shilliiii,' for the six-pound bioun, to one shilliiii,'
and sixpence and one shilling,' and cij^'htpeiice respectively.

LiciiT ANi> rcM.ici:.

The news of the battle of Waterloo was received in Montreal in
July, 1S15, with f,'reat joy, and nearly eighteen thousand pounds was
subscribed by the citizens 11. aid of tlie willows and i.r|)liaiis of the brave
men who luidfillen. In the same year the faint li,L;lit of l.inips uliiii-
niered hire and there throu},'li the narrow streets, makin;,' d.irkness
visible, and scarcely serving,' to awe the toot|)ads who were wont to lie
ill wait for passers-by. The only streets lii^dited were St. Paul and Notre
Dame. Three years later it wiis found desir.ible to establish ;i nit,'ht watch.
which consisted of twenty four men. .\ |irotective force wasest.iblished
in 1^3^^, consistiuf,' of one hundred and two privates, four mounted
patrols, six ser.Lreants ami six eorjiorals, with four olTicers and a super-
intendent. The expense, aniountiiiL,' t,3 six thousaiul pounds l)er annum.
was borne by the Civil Home ("lovernnient, and the jurisdiction ol tlie
force extendeii over a very large area outside the city ; indeed, it can
scarcely be considered as the police force proper, whidi was not estab-
lisbct' until a!)out fifty years ago.

TWO DA^■S Of I'I'.RKOK.

The est.dilishment of the I lank of Montreal in 1S17 will be noticed
elsewhere under tlu- historv of the b.ink-, as al>o under the lnstor\' of

shipping will be»sliown the advance wliicli the steam service between
Moiure.d and Ouebec luid made by 1.S20. In i8ig many of the inhabi-
tants of the city thonghl the Day of Judgment at hand The 8tli of
November brougiit a sky so ]ieculiar and so dark that artificial light was
necessitated all day. Kain fell, mingled with soot, and in the afternoon
of the gth a treiuemlous thunderstorm added its horrors to the terror of
the atmosphere, ihrougli which the sun had been glowing like a distant
bail of fire. Suddenly from the heavy clouds a bolt was =hot which
struck the steeple of the French Cathedral and set it on fire, the flames
slreamiiig up vividly athwart the ebony sky. The church was saved
only thixugh great exertions on the part of the poimlace, and many a
heart was liglitt'r when next d.iy the sky was clear and the sun shining
serenely.

rUOl'OSKD .\NNi-;XATl()N Tt) ONTARIO.
The year 1.S22 was one of |)oliticr.l excitement, aroused by the intro-
duction in the luiperiil Parliament of a liill to unite ITjipcr and Lower
Canada. The ide.i was strongly opposed by the I'Vench in the latter
Province, and tiuy wire supported by an intluential party among the
Fnglisli. which established the QuKulian Spiciutor to propagate its views.
A moi.ster petition, signed by sixty thousaiul persons, was sen' to Great
Britain against the Ibll, in charge of Messrs. J. Nelson and L. J. Papin-
eau, and the proposal was ultimately withdrawn. The city suffered
severely from \\\x' in 1825, three years after the establishment of the first
Council of Ti.ide. In 1S31 then- was an agitation in Toront'o for the
annex.ition of Montreal to Up|ier Canada, which desired a seaport, and
there are many who still hope th.it this conkl be accomplished for the
gooil of the city, which has been made the milch cow of its Province,
and never more so than under the present legislature.

THb: CHOLI'LKA,

The year iSji was noted for a serious riot arising nut of an election
contest between Dr. Tracy and Mr. ISagg, to (juell which the military
were called out, anil in the struggle which ensued, shot down three of the
rioters and wounded two. Dr. Tracy was elected, but in the midst of
ills trii'inph was carried oil by Asiatic cholera, which broke out loth

MONTr<F:AL, THE MICTROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

first

• the

t, anil

the

cn V riAr.r,.

June, and ravaged
tlu; city until the end
of Septenilier, carry-
ing off two tliousand
citizensoutofthe four
thousanil five hun-
dred who were attack-
ed. Two years later
the plat,'ue returned
and cuniniitted al-
most eijual ravages,

Tllh: MANORS OF
MON rRi:AL.

In 1S33 the city
obtained its fi r s t
charter for which it
hail aiiplitd in 1S31.
The lirst mayor was
Jacques V'iger, who
h( Id oflice until 1S40,
licing succeeded by
IVtir McCiill. In
1S42 McCiill was suc-
ceeded by Josepil
Bourret, who in 1S44
gave place to James
Furirr. John V..
Mills held office from
1846 to 1S47, when
he ilied, and was suc-
ceeded by Mr. 15our-
ret again, who was
mayor until 1S4S.
From 184S to 1H50
Mr. f". R. I'abre way

MONTREAL, TFIE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

mayor, and Cliarles Wilson lielJ oHice until 1853, being followed
by Dr. Wolfrc'd Nelson in 1S54-55. Henry Starncs held the
mayoralty until 1S57, andC. S. Kodier carried it forward to
1861. J. L. IJeaudry had four terms until 1S65, and Mr. Starncs
and Mr. Workman followed. Charles Coursol, Francis Cassidy
and Aldis Bernard succeeded, being followed by Dr. King-
ston for 1875-76. During Dr. Ilintrston's regime the ("iuihord
case was settled, and tlio mavor rode at tlie head of the caval-
cade which carried the body to the cemetery, in which after so
much litigation it was ordered to be interred, and in which it
was interred only by military foice. This dischar^je of a duty
imposed by the laws of his country, in the face of the views of
his co-religionists, precluded all hoj)e of tiie doctor ever being
re-elected, although lie still liokls an honored and honorable
position among his fellow Roman Catholics. He was suc-
.:eeded by J. L. Beaiidry once more, who was elect(!d term
after term, until he began to look upon liimself as major by
Divine right. He held ollice ior six v<ars, until 18S2, when
the people declined to re-elect him, and, lacking the grace to
accept their obvious wishes without a contest, he ran for mayor
and was badly beaten by Severe Rivanl, the choice of the
English party. Rivard hiild oflice for two years, until 1885,
and was succeeded by IL Pieaugrand, who also was given a two
years' term. The Hon. J. J. C. .\bbott, Jacques Grcnier and
James McSlrine each had two terins, and the last was defeated
by Senator Desjardins. A notable storj' of Mr. Workman is
told: ,\fter the rebellion of i'Sj7, when several prisoners were
condemned to death, Mr. Workman went to the Commander,
Sir John Colborne, in regard to the trial of De Lorimer by
military law, and declared the whole affair illegal, as tri.il
sliould properly have been had before tlie civil courts. ( )n
Sir John maintaining his position, Mr. Workman, who was
a militia captain, look off his sword, and, declaring the
execution of the rebels by any 1 tit proper civil courts to be
military murder, said that inner again would he serve the
Queen as an officer.

FOST OlrlCli.

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLlSTKATi;!).

THE KEBELLIOX OF i.nj;.
This rebellion of 1837 was the chief event of importance to
Montreal after the cliolcra. The rebellion may almost be said to have
broken out in the city. On the Clh No\-ember, 1837, a large parly of
aj^itators, styled the Sons of Liberty, openly paraded tlie streets, <^im-
niitlinj,' considerable damage and otherwise indicating that they were
s|)oiling for a figiit witli the members of the other or (Constitutional
party, who sliortly accepted the challenge, and a short, sharp battle
resulted, in which the Sons of Liberty were worsted. Street rows
were, however, carried on in various quarters, and at si\ o'clock the
ir.ilitary were called out. After that, for a year the country was in
relullioii, but tlu; authorities had a veiv large section of the pi'ople with
them and the issue was never doubt hil. It is not necessary here to
enter into a discussion of the justice or injustice of the rebellion, but it
mav 1)0 said that among those who look up arms on its behalf were
many of good family and actuated solely bj' patriotic motives, while
the demands of the rebels were such that many of them have been
granted during the last fifty years.

Tin: SHIP i'i:\er.

The rei'fllion brought nnportant changes. It was without iloubt
largely the CI, use of the mnon of the two Provinces in 1S41, which led
to the sek-'Ction of Montreal as the capital in 1^44. In tlie latter year
serious riots broke out among tin; laborers on the Lachine Canal, whic-li
were quelled only b\' the military. In 1S47 the ship fever carried off
six thousand immigrants, who were quarantined at Point .St. Charles,
and whose bodies were carted every night to the ccMuetery, until
the death carts became so constant a sight as to e\oke no comment from
the bystanders. Twelve years later the laborers on the \'ictoria Bridge
jrected a stone in the cemetery to mark tlur spot where their com-
patriots were laid. In 1S47 the Montre.il Tcit graph Companv was
organized, and there was .a telegraph service with Toronto and Ouebec
bv 1849.

Tllh: PAKLIAMHXT IJUILDINC.S PI'RNED.

Lord i:igin arrived in Canada as (lOvernor-Cieneral in 1847. He
arrived m an evil hour. The Government had introduced the Rebellion

Losses Bill to recoup those who had lost properly through the rebel-
lion, and the Bill was designed to reimburse the French as well as the
English sufferers. The British iJOjiulation, who looked upon the .rebel-
lion as having been originated by the I'rench, received the Bill with
great disfavor ; and while it was being discussed in the House of
Parliament, now .St. .Nmie's Market, angry crowds constantly assembled,
nun inuring threats The Bill passed both Houses by large majoritit'S,
and was signed by Lord Elgin on Wednesday, 25th April. As his
excellency left the House he was greeted with hisses and groans and
rotten eggs by the angry mob, which, after a short meeting on the Chan'p
de Mars, Montreal's Hyde Park, returned and set (ire to tlu; Parliament
buildings, from which the members escaped only by their agility, some
sliding down the jiilLns which supported the portico. Despite the
military who were called out, the mob so impeded the action of the
firemen that the entire building was burned to the ground, t!;e valuable
library of twenty thousand volumes antl the public recortis of Canada
being sacrificed to the fury of unthinking men. Only the painting of
the Queen and the mace were saved.

Next day, Parliament met in the Bonsecours Market, the members
who had voted for the Piill being in several ca,ses roughly handled by
the crowd, which still thronged the streets, heedless of law. The house
of the Premier, L H. Lafontaine, was attacked, and that of Sir I'rancis
Hincks threatened, while Lord Elgin was stoned as he came in from
Moiiklands. The trouble broke out again with violence in August, when
another attempt was made on the Premier's house, in thetlefeiice of wiiieli
a man n.uned Mason was shot. Parliament had prorogued in May, and
never again assembleil in Montreal. Thus was the premier city of
Canada deprived by mob violence of the crowning glory of being its
])olitical as well as its commercial centre.

GREAT FIRES.
From 1S50 to 1S5;. Montreal sulfered grtvatly from fire. On 15th
Imir, 1850, a tire broke ou'. in a shop at the corner of Ottawa and
Nazareth streets, and befcre it was subdued two hundred and seven
houses were destroyed, and five hundred f.iinilies rendered homeless.
Two months later, on 23rd .■\ugust, .-luother hre began in a livery stable

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on Craig street, aud spread rapidly up St. Lawrence street, devouring a
luindred ami fifty houses before it was cliecked. On tlie 71I1 June,
1.S52, a tliird fire liroke out in a cari)enter's shop on St. I'ctcr street,
and destroyed iiian>- Iniildings between that street and St. Sulpice
street, involving a loss of eight liiindred thou'^and dollars. .\ month
later another (ire began in a house on St. Lawrence street, and swept
eastward, dcstroyiiif: every building between thrit street and Si. Denis
street, iiichuiing the Roman Catholic cliurrh. It sank down about
five o'clock in the evening, Init shortly began again near Dalhousie
square and raged all night, destroying everv liouse from I^aganchetiere
street to the river, and from the square to Papineau road. This <lisaster,
involving the destrueliou of eleven hundred buildings and a loss of eight
hundred thousand dollars, utterly ruined many families, auil, but for the
jirompt aid of the City Council and t!ie generous contributions of
neighboring cities and leutres in Uu: Lnited States and Great Britain,
serious consequences mu-.t have ensued.

Till-; i:.\iiii'.rru)N c;i" nS5o.

In 1850 a fair was held in llnnsecours Hall in order to prepare for
the great International lixhibition in London, organized bv the Prince
Consort. The Montreal Pair was o|>(iied lytli October, ;ind attended
by twenty thousand people. The result was the sending to Lninloii of
some two hiindre<l exhibits in the following year, which brought con-
siderable attention to Canada. .1 simil.ir fair w.is held in .Montreal in
1855, opened 5th March b\' Sir lulinon 1 lb ad, the Ciovernor-Cieneral, to
prepare for the P.iris ICxhibition. The exhibition was verv successful,
and in the same year the first I'rench warship tli.it iiad asceiuled tlu;
St. Lawrence since Canada passeil from the rule of France, visited
Montreal, rts conmiamler, de Helve/.e, having instructions to arrar.ge
for closer trade relations between the two countries. ,\t tli.il time, be it
remembered, I'rance and iMigl.ind were li;;litmg side by side against
Russia, and the news of the fall of Sebastopol w.is receivi;d with ac-
claims shoitly after the vi^it of tlie k'leiirh admiral. The following year,
when the 3i)th Hegimeiit came to .Montreal direct from the Crimea, the
city went wild with excitement, aiidga\e the olticers and men .1 magni-
ficent reception and b.ini|Uet.

Tllb: ATLANTIC CABLh;.
In 1.S57 the first Normal school was opened in Montreal, and the
first meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of
Science in the city took place, a meeting repeated in 1884. The
.\tlantic cable was laid in the following year, and Montreal showed Iter
appreciation of this advance b}' a torchlight procession of tradesmen
anil handicraftsmen, who marched six abreast and formed a line a mile
long, there being on the streets as siicctators or participants at least
twenty thousand jieople. Two years later the city car service was
establishei'

Till-: PRlNCIi OP WALKS' VISIT.
The visit of the Prince of Wales, who came over to open the
\'ietoria liridge, took place in i860, when ho was given a ball, which not
even New ^'ork outshone when he w;is received in that cit)'. Less than
t'wa weeks before the date fixed for the ball, 27th August, cattle were
grazing on the ground, vOhicli on the night of the ball looked like fairyland,
.iccording to the correspondent of tlie London Tiiiirs. The building in
which the b.ill w.is held had a diameter of a hundred yards and was
circul.ir in form, li.^hted by o\'er two thousand lamps in three circles.
Fifty or sixty acres of meadow laiul witlKut the buililing was turned
into bowers, promen.ides, etc., and each walk was planted with trees,
every br.ineh of whieli w.is gay with colored lanterns. \u artificial
Like, giinnied with iinilation w.iterdilies, each of which was ilhmiinated,
li.id been forniiil, .uid over this l.iki , b)' way of an artistic bridge, the
Prince e.ime to the ball-room, to which there were three oilier entrances.
lOvery column of the immense room was wre.ithed with llowets, and the
interior was p.iintid with exiiuisite care and taste. Five thousand
people attended the ball, aud the Prince himself remaineil until five in
the morning, ilancing every dance except the last.

Tllb: Fl.ODl) OF 1861.

file year iSfa was noted for an extensive flood, the river rising

twcnlyfour feet above the average levil ami imprisoning m their

chiiri lies several congregations on the evening of Sunday, I4tli .April.

J'lie '^ir.ii event of the year, however, was the Trent altair, wiiicli seemed

Montreal, the metropolis op canadA. illustrated.

for a time to threaten to involve Great Britain and the Northern States
in war. Several regiments were sent to Montreal and volunteer corps
were raised in the city. The Confederate Commissioners, who had been
forcibly taken from a British
vessel, were, however, sur-
rendered hy the United
States, and the scare sub-
sided, leaving as a result the
germs of a militia system of
some importance.

FENIAN TROUBLES.

From 1^57 to 1.S62 over
three thousand houses were
built in Montreal, and in 1S61
another thousand were erect-
ed, many of tlu m of umi'-iial
size. There was a lua\y
flood in 1865, and in 18^16
the first Fenian raid called
out the militia of the city, wiio
at a review on thr ("liamp de
Mars, on 23rd June, ■ .ceived
the public thank . of tin-
citizens "for their devoliori.
loyalty antl courage in the
late emergency." It was in
Montreal that the representa
tivesofthe several provinces
had completed their labors in
Canada towards the for-
mation of the Di)minioii,
and on July ist, 1S67, the
city fitly celebrated the first
Dominion Day with decora-
tions and (ireworks, a dav

which placed upon the brow of the Virgin City the crown of the
commercial supremacy of British America. The Fenians still threat-
ened the country, and in 1868 the Hon. T. D. McGee, one of Montreal's

C.\N.\I>1AN l'Afll''ir IvAll.WAV STATION.

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUTRATED.

representatives in Parliament, was assassinated at Ottawa by a Fenian his countrymen, ami, aitliotit^h his t'arly life had plainly shown him a
as he wns in the ant of opening his door on returning from the House. true Irish patriot, no mercy was shown him by tlie scoundrel faction.
He l;ad strongly opposed tiie hlootl-thirsty methods of a section of His funeral, which took jilace in Montreal, was oncoftiie largest ever

seen in the city. The hotly
lay in state in tlie house with
which his atlmirers liad
shortly before gifled him, and
every street through which
the cortege passed was lined
with troops. No other funeral,
excejit that of Sir Cieorge
Cartier in 1873-, was so im-
pressive or so well attended
by Montrealers.

In 1869 Prince Arthur was
quartenil in Montreal with
his regiment, wheie he re-
m.iined in r,'arrison for some
time. In the following _\ear,
the Fenian raid of 1870
took place, and was undoubt-
edly given the symi'athy of
the farmers of the United
States risident on the border,
in whose b.irnsand houses the
Fi.i:i:ins had stored nninitions
of all kinds to the value of
probably a quarti r of a
million of dollars.

TTTE QT'EKN'S .STATUE.

The Nelson sta'ue was

erected in 1809, and it was

not until sixty-three years had

elapsed that the citizens of

ST I.^MES CLUB. - Montreal erected another.

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

when, in 1872, the Marquis of Dufl'eriii unveiled the fine statue of Her and with consideralile reason, hut it was subsequently uphcldin tlie courts.

Majestj' Queen Victoria by Marshall Wood, which stands in N'ictoria Since that date there have been no further troubles, and Protestant and

square. Twenty years later, the founder of the city was at last deemed Catholic live together in great amity, amity so great that at a recent

worthy of being made the subject of a third statue, and in the square, meeting of the Anglican Synod certain reflections upon the Roman

where he is said to have had his famous encounter with the Indian chief, church, made in a report upon missionary work among the French, were

preparations for the statue to Mai&onneuve are almost completed, objected to by several clergymen as unkind towards " a sister church,"

The statue is by Phillipe Hebert, a Canadian sculptor of world fame, and the report was ordered to be printed only by a vote of forty-four to

resident in Paris, and from whose hand have come the artistic groups fourteen. When the first Anglican Bisiiop came to Canada he was

and statues which decorate the Legislative buildings at Quebec, welcomed by the Roman Catholic Bishop, who gave him the kiss of

Hebtrt is a Montrealer, and there is something of poetic justice in the peace and expressed pleasure that the English Church in Canatia would

fact that he was found worthy to execute the statue to the founder of now have a spiritual head, while both in Quebec and Montreal the early

his native city, and that of the founder of his country, Sir John A. Protestant congregations were courteously accordi'd permission to liold

Macdonald, to be erected at Ottaw.T. worship in Roman Catholic edifices, and did so until they were strong

enough to erect churches for themselves. The present Bishop of Huron,

THE ORANGE RIOTS while rector of Montreal, endeared himself in many ways to the priests

of Rome, several of whom attended the farewell banquet given in his

The city of Montreal is largely Roman Catholic, and in 1877 and in honor and testified to the cordial relations which had subsisted between

1878 was the centre of unfortunate rehgious feuds. The Orangemen of the two churches. It is thus, and thus only, that people of diverse creeds

the city desired to hold their usual celebration on the 12th July
publicly in the streets, on the groumls that they had as much right to do
so as their Catholic fellow citizens. In their determination they were
opposed, and several serious riots took place, one of the saddest incidents
of which was the murder of a young (Jrangeman named Hackett by a
cowardly mob almost opposite the Queen's statue. For deeds like this

can ultimately build up a great nation.

THE SMALLPOX RIOTS.

In 1885 the second North-West rebellion broke out, and a great
many French Canadians in Montreal sympathised with their fellow

individuals and not creeds must be held responsible, and there were many French in the Territories, who, it is now generally admitted, had not

who regretteil that the monument erected to tin; memory of the unfortn- received full justice at tlie hands of the authorities, although they seem

nate youth bore the inscription •' Murdered by an Irish Catholic Mob.' to have resorted rather hastily to the last resource of those unjustly

These words were afterwards removed by the cemetery authorities, treated. The city was visited at the same time with a serious outbreak

In 1878 Orangemen from adjacent districts, notably Toronto, flocked to of smallpox, brought from the United States by a Pullman car conductor,

Montrerd to celebrate their daj' despite opposition, and the militia were and the more ignorant of the popul.ice here, as is frequent where plagues

kept under arms. The mayor, Beaudry, however, took the bull by the abound, imagined that the efforts to prevent the spread of the plague by

horns. He could not arrest ail the Roman Catholics who were deter- vaccination concealed some sinister motive aiming at their existence,

mined to prevent the procession, as he would have had the majority of They were further alarmed and aroused by the exhibition buildings on

the inhabitants to deal with, but he could and did arrest the leaders of Fletcher's Field being set aside as smallpox hospitals, and several

the OrangeiiKMi ; and thus prevented a conflict, the result of which it was attempts were mad(^ to destroy the buildings, necessitating the establish-

iinpossible to foresee. His act was looked upon as very high-handed ment of a military guard. Serious riots took place, growing moie

MONTREAL, THK METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

dangerous when Riel, tlic licnci of the Nortii-Wcst rel)els, was hanj^ed,
and bodies of men roamed the streets every evening. Thrice the liottei
blooded among the rrench invaded the Enghsh section with banners,
shouting defiance, and tlien the luighsii determined that patience was no
longer a virtue. The writer was one of the many who turned out one
memorable evening to rendezvous at the Montreal Amateur Athletic
Association buililings. The concourse was large, many of tile city
corps being there nntier their officers, but not, of course, wearing the
Queen's uniform, and what might have happened had the opposing
parties met that night, it is not hard to say. By the wise conduct of
Mayor Beaugrand, himself a member of the .Association, but a French-
man, the danger was averted. Tiie linglish promised to remain west of
Bleury street, while the I'rench promised to keep on the eastern side of
the same street. Later in the evening a great many English attended
the mass meeting of the French on the ("liamp <le Mars, where they
listened quietly to the harangues of their French compatriots. Tiiere
were several thousand nicn tiiere, botli parties being about evenly
divided, but, being under parole, luither side cared to precipitate troul)le.
In justice to the French, it must be said that tiiey hirnislied, at the call
of Government, one of their crack corps to assist in (juelling the
rebellion.

Ill 1887 Montreal royally celclirateil the Oueeii's Jubilee, and among
the many gifts which characterized llial year not one was mure royal or
more humane than that of the Royal N'ictoria Hospital, for the erection
and endowment of which Sir Donald Smith and Sir George Steplien
(now Lord Mount-Stephen) gave their cheques for half a million dollars
each. On 19th May, 1892, the corner stone of the Montreal Boaril of
Trade was laid by the former gentleman.

MONTREAL HARBOR.

As early as 1731 tiic people of Montreal asked for a wharf, but so
far I have not ascertained wiietiier or not lliej got it. It is certain that
even in tlie early years of the present century the landing places were
very much in the state of nature, and it was not until iSjo tiiat any im-
portant improvement was made. In that yi^ir tiie Board of Harlior
commissioners was constituted, and Capt. Piper, R E., one of the

Board, drew up the plans for tiio present stone quay, the work being
begun in 1832, in which year the city was made a port of entry. The
Commission was continued from year to year for some time, and in 1873
was increased to nine member:, and took over the duties of the Montreal
Trinit)' Board (constituted 1839-40). Last year two more members
were added to the Board. There was a mile and a half of wharves in the
harbor in 1847, increased to five and a ijuarter by 1891. Improvements
of great importance are now in progress, notably the guarti pier, which
is about one thirti completeil. It begins at the western abutment of the
Victoria bridge and will extend 7,000 feet down stream. The various
imprcn enients are expected to be completed by 1897, and the estimate
of cost is 82,827,894.

MONTREALS OCEAN COMMERCE.

The following table will give in brief an accurate idea of the
development and amount of ocean commerce transacted in tlie port of
Montreal. The figures are from the Board of Trade Report for 1893 :

Years.

Sea-giiiiig

j Vosbuls I

I arrivoil in
Port.

180a
18i)2

1 81 10
1889
IHHH
18«7
188t)
1881-)
1884
188.'!
18K2
1881
1S80
18,50

804
73,'i
725
74U
mo
tiao
7(17
703
02!)
1)20
UtiO
648

r)(in
710

211

Totiil
Tomiiii'o.

1,151,777
l,0.m,707
038,057
'J30,:(32
82;i,l(i5
782,473
870,773
80i»,U!)'.t
(i83.8,")4
04<,t,;f74
))()4,2(I3
554,092
9:11,929
028,271
46 U)(\

Viihu' iif ! Value of

MorclmmliBe .Morclmmliso

ExiiurteJ. I Imiiuitud.

Customs

Duties

CullectcU.

*48,205,.5;U
4.1,048,310
39,404,78,'!
H2,027,17O
;!_',038,270
24,049,038
29.;i91,798
28,078,3:10
25,274,898
27 145,427
27,277,159
20.334,312
20,501.188
30,224,904
1,744,772

853,790,001
47,1-07,408
48,418,509
44,102,7'SO

; 47,191,888
39,800,527
43,10<l,183

: 40,409,942
;i7,4i;i,25()
42,300,793
4.3,718,549
49,749,401
43,540,821
37,102.809
7,174 108

?7,0:i8,403,51
0,812,0<;3,00
7,297,228,51 ■
9,201,420.80
9,,321,981.91
8,778,291 32
8,745,520.11
8,;i02,01,S.94
0,072,971,20
0,772,075,08
7,098,790 12
8,395,054.07
7,672,200 17
5,231 78! 80
l,0Ui);.;5j,80

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

BANKING IN MONTRIiAL. T''*^ Bank of Canada was estalilislied in 1818, but did not continue

very long in existence, heinj,' fniaiiy wound up witliout loss to the
The first bank established in Canada was the Bank of Montreal, stockholders. The City Bank was established in 1S21 and was also
witli a capital of ;f87,5oo currency, or $350,000, the design of its pro- shortlived. The Banque hi Peujile followed in 1835, an institution stili
nioters being to increase the amount to ^250,000, a very modest ambition flourishing. It was founded by the firm of N'iger, Dewitt & Co., with 1
which has long since given place to a greater. The
bank had no charter when it first opened its doors,
•as it was a matter of considerable delay to secure the
authorization of the Inipt rial ( lovernment, which was
required as well as that of the Legislature. On this
account the promoters (A the bank excepted themselves
from the liability of the partnership by declaring the
bank a limited cor|)oration, and its notes bore the
inscription " to be p liil out of the funds cf the bank,
and no other." The bank was incorporated in I'^ai.
Its first issue of nutes bore date January ist, iM\
John Grey, a retire<i dry goods merchant, was first
president ; Robert Griltin was cashier, and the direc-
tors were Hon. John Richardson, (his son-in-law) Geo.
Auldjo, Samuel (ierrard, Thomas Th.iin, llor.itio
Gates, John Molson, Thomas A. '1 iirm 1, Win. Krma-
tiiiger, Zabdiel Thayer and David D.ivid. The bank
progressed satisfactorily until 1S24, when Samuel Ger-
rard became president, and evil days fell iii)on business.
Between 1824 and 1827 the bank lost marly half its
capital. It shortly recovered its ground and began
that steady progress which has marked it ii|i to the
present. It suspended specie payment in 1 ;7, on
account of the American panic. In 1871 it h.^l a
capital of ^•o.ooo.ooo, wliich in that year the directors
were authorized to double. By Jan. isth, 1S72, the
new stock had been taken to the extent of .$2,11.10,000,
and by No". 27th, the final $4,000,000 was sub cribed.
The stock was sold at 25 per cent, premium, and
netted the nice profit of Si, 500, 000, which was added
to the reserve, which now stands at 86,000,000. y.-^ i.AWRiiNCi: iiAi.r-.

(

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA. ILI.IISTK ATF.D.

paid-up capital of $300,000,
1 861 and reduced to $1,200
the general act in most part
important particulars. Its

increased to $Soo,oooin 1844, $t 600,000 in
000 in 1885. This bank, while acting under
iculars, differs from its confreres in several
shareholders are not subject to the double

^jrw'ir'woniwjpj

NOTKIC DAME STKEET, SHoWINf. BALMOKAI. HOTEU

liability, nor do tlity elect the directors. The directors fdl up vacan-
cies, and ar'J rcsponsiblo to tlic full cxlciit of their private means in case
of failure.

The Bank of British North America was established by Royal
charter in 1^40, with a capital of ;f 1,000,000,
or $4,866,666, and its shareiiolders are also
exempt from the double liability. The directors
are eleci ;d by the shareholders, and the Board
sits in London, thouj^h the head oflice for
business is in Montreal.

The Molsons Bank followed in i^i53, being
established first under the Free liankiiig Act,
until it obtained its charter, wliicli was two
years later. It has met witli great success.

The Merchants Bank of Canada was incor-
porated in i85i, with an authorized capital of
82,000,000. It was necessary to have $200,000
in cash before operations could be commenced,
and the provisional directors found themselves
unable to raise this amount by 1S63. They peti-
tioned to be permitted to begin business on half
tli.it amount, and their request being accedeil
to, the bank opened in 1S64. Of the promotcis
who thus confessed their poverty, the majority
could a few years later have give'ii their indi-
vidual cheiiues for the deCniency. By 1869 tin
capital was increased to $y,ooo,ooo. In 1868
the bank took over theassets of the Commercial
Bank, of Kingston, among which were nearly
§2,000,000 of Detroit and Milwaukee R. R.
bonds, through which the baidi lost so heavily
that it became embarrassed. Itspresent General
Manager, Mr. Geo. Hague, was called in, and,
by his advice the bank was placed upon a
sound footing again at the expense of three
millions of capital wiped out, the stock being

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED.

reiliiccd one-third. The loss was a severe one to many, but those who 1893 phice her tenth oti the list of American cities, the figures being as
kept their sliares have since recovered tlieir loss throiiyh the appreciation follows for the past three years :

of the stock.

In l86i also the Banqiie J.icques Cartier secured its charter. It
bcRan business with a paid-up cajiital of 1^700,000 (jut of the autiiorized
million. It prospered and increased its capital to $2,000,000, afterwards
reduced through reverses to 81,000,000 in 1877 and to 8500,000 in 1879-
In 1876 the directors made over to the shareholders $250,000 of stock,
conditional upon being given immunity from prosecution for mismanage-
ment up to June, 1875, but willioiit prejudice to their integrity.

The ViUe Marie Bank was established in 1872, with an authori/ied
capital of ?i, 000,000, of which $202,000 was paid up. It got embar-
rassed, as did several others, during the hard times from 1874 to 1878 and
was authorized to licjuidate in i83o. In 1881 it was authorized
to be reconstructed, a new management taking possession,
and the capital was reduced to 8500,000, since which time the
institution h,is presi.rved the even tenor of its way. The Hochelaga
Bank was established in 1873, with a paid-up capit.d of 8203,000, after-
wards increased to 8710,100. In adilltion to tiie losses of capital indicat-
ed in the preceding remarks, amounting to 85,000000, about an equal
amoutit has been wiped out by bank failures in Montreal since 1878, the
following banks ceasing to e.\ist : The Meciianics, E.xchange, Consoli-
dateil and Metropolitan.

Tin-: Position of tiik Montreal Banks.— The following table will
indicate the progress of banking in Montreal since 1858 :

Year. CRpital. !'Tiblio Deposits, {'iicnlation, DiHCOtints.

ia.->,s 8i;?,4,'^iT,!»i)4 3 li, v>:).9i\x ? o.-.Wi.soe SL'(),8o;i,03i

18(i8 18,7«l,2H;i '.'0,;W8,I71 •.',4(iL',:U7 2,H,l(i7,r).")4

1878 ■S3,HK>, 1 1 1 30,718,rp71 10,147,4'.'i; r.,S,74(J,7i)7

1888 27,6.')4,;!!)() 43,4H9,4'.'8 l.S,.".():i,,")!)l 53,LM0,219

IHill ii7,5f)5,01<) ,58 88'2,:t:«) 14,;il'J,143 74,7:58,880

189;i 27,7uti,2CG 07,(1'26,58'J 13,00.5,959 78,G10,2(i3

"'■■■• CloariiiKii.

1891 8514,(;07,<M10

1892 .■)!I0,04;),000

1891! DtiS,7;!2,0OO

MONTREAL WATERWORK.S,

Mention ii.is alr< ady been made of the early attempts to supply
Montreal with water. The present s\stem is elaborate, yet not con-
sidered entirely ade(piate or beyond peradventme until certain sugges-
tions made by the engineer shall liave been carried out. The water is
taken from the St. Lawrence about a mile above the Lachine Rapids,
at a point about 37 feet above the sununer level of the harbor. A
portion is also taken from a point three thousand feet higher up,
bothaque ducts converging into one to form a canal 26,200 feet long to
the wheel house. The wheel house is a Substantial stone buikling in the
west end of the city, and the power to lift the water from the large
settling pond to the reservoirs is obtained by steam and water. There
are two reservoirs in the city, both upon the flank of the Mountain,
whicli offers an advantageous lu.'ight for distribution. The one at the
head of McTavish street is the krger. It is 204 feel above the river,
810 feet long, 377 feet wide and 24 feet deep. It was excavated in the
solid rock and has a cajiacity of 36,500,000 gall'.nis. Two hundred feet
higher is the smaller reservoir, to which the water is pumped from the
first by steam power. This second reservoir is aoo feet long by 80 feet
wide and contains 2,000,000 gallons, jiy it are supplied all the buildings
above the Sherbrooke street level. The suburbs an; chietly supplied by
the Montreal Water and Power ("ompany, which has extensive works.
The city waterworks cost six millions of dollars.

THE PARKS OF MONTREAL.

Montreal possesses many beautiful parks and squares, among them

Montreal has eight chartered banks and is headquarters for the two of the most unique in the world, the Mountain Park and St. Helen's

branches of the Quebec, Toronto, Ontario, Union, Merchantsof Halifax, Island. The Mountain Park comprises 430 acres and was acquired by

Bank of Nova Scotia, Commerce, Nationale. Her bank clearings for the city in 1874. It was laid out by Frederick Law Olmstead, of New

'fl

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, H

■STICATi:i).

York, whose artistic taste preserved it in its virgin state, except where art
could correct the defects of nature. Mr. (Ohnstead ^,'ave a iiumher of
romantic names to certain portions of the i)arlv, whicli are httle known
and less used, though they are well worthy of preservation and will
doubtless come ultimately into vof,'ue. The park is traversed i.y drives,
cut in the .solid rock, wlU graded to make the ascent easy to the moun-
tain top, an<i so well macadamized as to ho perhaps the finest roads in
the city. They wind up the mountain side in such manner as to display
to the spectator fine views of the city and neigliborhood, while from the
summit a view is had which is declared l>y Montrealers to be unrivalled,
and which even Edinburgh caniujt suri>ass. The Adirondacks and
Green Mountains can be seen in the blue distance, while nearer at hand
mountain peaks similar to those at Montreal diversify a scene of river,
meadow anil woodland. The city Uself is spread out below, seeming of
endless e.xtcnt, while the harbor and shipping and the low bulk of the
Victoria briilge strike the observer with admiration for the enterprise of
the inhabitants. An inclined railway takes the tourist to the top of the
mountain for a few cents, and onniibusses ply between the elevator and
various parts of the city. Thu street railway also passes the place.

The St Helen's Island Park is reached by steamer in a few minutes,
and is nuich frequented by the laboring classes, to whom it is a great
boon. The Montreal swinuning club has (piarters on the island. It is
well wooded and h.is more amusements th.m are to be foiuid on the
Mountain. This park, hke the other, is rigorously supervised by police-
men, and closed at an early hour each evening. EtTorts have been made
to have it thrown open at night, but tlie island is Government property
and the site of the powder niai;azine and a small fort, so that such a
course has been hitherto deen<ed inexpedient.

MONTREAL AS A RELIGIOUS CENTRE.

Archdeacon I'arrar when in Montreal some years ago compared the
city with Jerusulem at the time of Christ on account of its dual language
and religion. Mark Twain has spoken of the place as the only city in
which one couldn't tl'.row a brick without breaking a church window.
It is evident, therefore, that Montreal affords an interesting study for the
Student of theology. Protestant and Catholic live here together in

friendship, their churches somrtimes almost side by siile, and even so
strict a body as the Presbyterians once presented candles and commun-
ion wine to the priests of the RecoUet Church as a token of goodwill.

Roman Catiiomc Ciiukciii:s. — Probably the most important, as it
is the most imposing, religious edifice in the city is the Roman Catholic
Cathedral, St. Peters, on Dominion square. It is a duplicate on the
scale of one-half of St. Peter sat Rome. Its length is 300 feet, with a
portico of 30 feet ; its breadth is 225 feet at the transept ; hi ight from
pavement to ridge of rocjf. Ho feet ; heig'.:t of dome with 1. intern, ball and
cross, 250 feet ; inside diameter of donic, 70 feet, It is still in course of
completion. The Roman Catholic Parish Church on Place d' Arnies
is built of cut limestone in GUhic style, after the designs of an Irish
F'rotestant, O'Donnell, who turned Roman Catholic before his death and
lies within the building. He needs no epitaph beyond that of the
architect of St. Paul's, London. The church is very ornate, 225 feet long,
134 feet broa<l, and its towers are 227 feet high. In one of tlicni hangs
Gros liourdoii, the largest bell in .\merica, weighing 29,400 lbs. There
are ten bells in all. This church of Notre D.ime, as it is callcil, com-
fortably contains 10,000 people. In its rear forming a wing of the main
edifice is a chapel, whose interior is a masterpiece of wood carving.

Notre Dame de Bonseconrs Church stands ne.xt the lionsecours
market, and is very cpiaint ami old. It was built in 1771 on the site ofa
former church built by Sister Marg.ierite Hourgeois, in 1673, and burned
in 1754. It c-.ame near being torn down to make way for a railway sta-
tion, and owes its preservation to the efforts of several antiquarian
Protestants, who iiii-.ri sted the bishop in the matter.

Other Roman Cat'io' c churches are, the Jesuits, on IJIeury street,
built in 1864, St. Patrick s, the Irish Catholic church of the city, situated
on Alexander and L. gauchetiere streets, St James' Church, Notre
Dame de Lourde'^ i:,d Notre Dame de Nazareth. The two latter are
important in an artistic sense as exemplifying the rise of a Canadian
school of church decorations under Mr. Bourassa.

Profestant CiiURCHKS. — Probably the finest church interior in
Montreal is that of the English Cathedral on St. Catherine street. It

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111
It

is built in tlio lot Ml of .1 cross df Moiilrcil Imicslonc, fiucd witli sand-
stone, lis dimensions arc, lciii,'tli, aufcit ; hii'adlli of traiis('|)t, loo foot ;
liL'ight of nave, 67 fuit ; liciglit of spire, 224 feet. It has many very fine
s'ained-tjlass windows, and tiiu interior columns are alternately round
and octa^jonal sandstone cl.d)oralely carved on the capitals. In tins
clmrcli is a liililc ])r(scntc<l by Oiiccn \'i<t()ria and rontainiiif,' lier aiito-
graph. Oilier Anj,'lican cinirrhcs ar(! St. GeorKe's, opposite the Windsor
Hotel, completed in
1870, St. Sleplion's,
St. James the Apos-
tle's, St. John the
Evangelist's, St. Mar-
tin's, Trinity, .St.
Thomas', St. Luke's,
St. Jiide's, (Irace
Church, St. Mary's,
and L'l'!f,'lise du Rt-
denipti'iir.

A larj,'o number of
the indueiitial citizens
of Montreal are Scotch
and belong to the
Presbyterian Church.
Their placesof worship
compare favorably
with those of other de-
nominations, ('rescent
.Street Church is an
imposing edifice of
Montreal limestone,
built in 1878 in the
13th century Gothic
style, with a tower and
■"pire of 217 feet. Its
congregation dales
from 1844. St. Paul's

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Climrli IS also a striking building, opene<l in 1R6S. St. .Andrew's
(liurcli, on I'.eaver Hall Ilill, was opened in 1851. This Church still
clings to the old Kirk and is connected with the Church of Scotland,
in contradistinction to the others, which arc united to form the Pres-
byterian Church of (Canada. St. Gabriel Churrli is the oldest Protestant
Church in Montreal, ami was built in 1792. Its bell is the oldest bell in
any Canadian Protestant Church : << is a quaint edifice. Other Presby.

teri.in cliurches are
ICrskine, Knox. Ameri-
can Presbyterian, St.
Matthew's, St. Joseph
Street Church, Chal-
mers', Church of the
Saviour (French), ("an-
iiiiig Street Chiirch,
St. ^L^rk'sand Stanley
Street Church.

The Methodists are
a very important body
in Montreal and pos-
sess eleven churches,
chief among which is
the new and magnifi-
cent building of sand-
stone on St. Catherine
street, west of Bleury.
In a<ldition to the
churches already men-
tioned, there are
churches for the Bap-
tists, Itnitarians. Con-
grcgatioiialists, Swe-
denborgians, .Vdvent-
ists ' and two Jewish
synagogues.

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MONTREAL AS AN EDUCATIONAL CENTRE. interest, and endowment has followeil endowment in -apid snccession.

The William Moison Hall was built in 1861. Mr. Molson and his

Nothing ituhcates the stability and progress of a city more tiian its brothers. John and Thomas, having also the credit of establisliing

edncational institutions, and in this respect Montreal now stands easily the first " chair," that of English Literature, in 1.S56. Td this was added

first of Canadian cities. Her most important educational institution is a subscription of 836,000 by the ladies of Montreal. In 1871-3 tlic Peter

McGiil Uni\'ersity, which affords courses of study and grants degrees Redpath, Frothinghain and Logan endowments were made, and in

in medicine, law, arts and applied science. It was founded by James
McGill of Montreal, who died in 1813, and left by will an estate valued
at ;f 30,000 at that time, to found a college under the recently established
'• Royal Institution for the
Advancement of Learning."
Litigation followed, and the
uni versit)' was nut incorporatetl
I ntil 1821, being opened in
Burnside Hall, the residence
of its founder, 29th June, 1829.
Its oldest taciilty, that of
medicine, was formed by the
affiliation of tin; Monlr( al Meil-
ical Institute, which had been
established ni 1824 by Drs.
Holmes, Stephenson, Robert-
son and Caldwell. This 'acuity
is among the leading medical
schools of the ' orld, and has
progrt ssed stead il)' from year
to year, its present large build-
ing, extending the old one,

being erected in 1S85. In 1S52

the charier of the university

was amended, ami it is f 'im

this date rather than the older

one that the actual progress

of the institution should jno-

perly be considered. The

citizens early showed their uvKKi'OOL, LONDON AND r.i.Ol3i; liUlLDl.N(

882-84 the Scott, Mills and Greenshields endowments folk'wed. In 1880
(he Peter Redpath Museum was begun,' and finished in 1884, when it
was used with the rest of the university buildings for the meeting of the

American Association for the
advancement of science. Ov ing
to the generosity df Sir Donald
Smith tlie (Uiiversity has now
a woman's annex, granting
degrees in p.rtr,. The classes
are held sepaiate from the men,
except in s ine of the honor
courses, but all compete with
one another for the prizes, and
the comjietition is keen. The
Royal \icloi la Hospital is situ-
ated adjacent to the medical
buildings of McGill, and alfords
the students valuable experi-
ence. In practical science the
recent addition of the Physics
and Engineering buildings
under the endowment of W. C.
Macdonald, of Montreal, with
which is incorporated the
Workman endowment of mi -
chanicai workshops, has added
property to the extent of fully
$i,ooo,oi'0, and instituted
schools of science which in
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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

the university in the very front rank. McGill has also now a magnifi-
cent library building anti a valuable and extensive library, exclusive
of many thousand volumes in the special libraries of the various faculties.
It has a museum which is an architectural triumph and which containa
unique colL'Ctions of shells, Laurentian, Devonian and carboniferous
specimens. It contains also a notable collection of antinuities, collected
by the principal, Si' Wni. Dawson, in the east. The only faculty
which lias not beep generously supported so far, is that of law, but
something hasreccitly been accomplished in this direction.

Morrin College (Quebec), St. Francis College (Richmond) an<l tiie
Wesleyan College (Stanstead) are affili;ited in Arts with McGill Uni-
versity. Tiie Presbyterian College of Montreal, Wesleyan Tlu!ological
College, the Congregational, College and the Anglican Diocesan College
are also affiliated with McGill. The Presbyterian College was chartered
in 1865, and is a very important institution. It adjoins McGill, as also
does the Wesleyan College, incorporated in 1873, and the Congregational
College.

The University of Bishops College has its medical faculty in Mont-
real, and affords a training to students probaidy not even second to that
to bo had at McGill. Its class tickets, like those of McGill, are accepted
both in London and Edinburgh.

Of French educational institutions there are several of prime im-
portance in Montreal, such a^ Laval, the Seminary of St. Sulpice, St.
Mary's College and 'he Convent of Villo Marie. The Seminary of St.
Sulpice once owned tilt, island and city, and still retains so much pro-
perty that its annual income is almost fabulous, though not made public.
Its college, at which young men are trained for secular pursuits, is
situated towards the western extremity of Sherbrooke street, on the
" Priests* Farm." It is an iinnicnse building. Those contemplating
entering the priesthood are trained at the Grand Seminary on Place
d' Amies. St. Mary's College (Jesuit) is situated on Bleury street next
the Jesuits' Church, and is also extensive. Lav.d University has its
Ueadquarlers in Quebec, but a branch h is been estab ished, not without
opposition, in Montreal for the study of law and it has taken over the
Victoria Medical School. The education of girls is accomplished in the
Convents of the Congregational Nuns, the most important of which,

from an historic point of view, is that situated in ^,ie business centre of
the city, aiul opposite St. Lambert Hill. The other known as Villa Maria,
situated on the western slojie of the mountain, beyond the city limits
and including the former Governor-General's residence, Monklands, was
recently destroyed by fire, causing an immense loss.

MONTREAL'S LIBRARIES.

The Redpath Library of McGill University is capable of accom-
modating 150,000 volumes, and has now 35,000. The Medical Library
of the same university includes some 7,000 volumes, while an additional
5,000 volumes are in the special library of the new Science buildings.
The Presbyterian College has a library exceeding 10,000 volumes. The
Law Library in the Courthouse exceeds 15,000 volumes. The library
of the Jesuits ccceeds 13,000, of which 10,000 vohnnes are in the private
library of the fatiicrs. The Union Catholique has a public library
exceeding 20,000 volumes. There is also a very extensive library in
the seminary, while the Mechanics' Institute Library is one of consider-
able importance (12,000 volumes). The only free library is that of the
Fraser Institute, comprising 35,000 to 40,000 volumes. In these libraries
and in some private libraries are original documents of great historic
importance.

BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS.

Montreal does not neglect her poor. She has many national benefit
societies, St. George's, St. Aiulrew's, St. Patrick's and others. The
Montreal General Hospital was founded in 1S22, and wiiile it has beer
gre.'itly enlarged, its governors have rec iitly declined the task of pro-
viding for contagious diseases unless the city is prepared to lend greater
assistance than it has done heretofore. The Royal Victoria Hospital,
the jubilefi gift of Lord Mount Stephen and Sir Don.dd Smith, is siturued
under the sIkuIow of the mountain, not far from the historic Hotel
Dieu, which is also very extensive. Farther west is the Western Hos-
pital, founded by Major Mills, while towards the e;ist end is the Notre
Dame Hospital. There are several dispensaries and numerous asylums
for the infirm and for women and children. Tiie Grey Nunnery for
foundlings was founded in 1755, and has occupied its present pile ot
buildings since 1871. It receives about 800 or 900 foundlings per annum.

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ind tlic mortali;y is very groat, in spite of tlie can' of an cxcclk'nt stalT.
Of reformatories and other beiiovoleiit institutions tiiere is no lar!;.

ART AND AMUSEMENTS IN MONTREAL.

Montreal lias several exri-llent musical organizations, notably the
Phiu'-armonic and Memlelssolni Socuties. Some of its ciiurch organs
and i.hoirs are unexcelled, wlnlc of individual musicians it has several
who rank among tlie highest class. There are several schools of design
and painting, and the Art rxallery established in l86o, under the presi-
dency of the late liishop I'ulford, has just been enlarged to double
its extent and contains man)' jiaintings of rare merit. There are also
entluisiastic private collectors of paintings, whose galleries it is a treat
..J see. "The Communicants," in the possession of Sir Donald Smith,
is one of the great pictures lukl in Montreal. 'J'iie Natural History
Society rooms and Mu-cum on University street belong to one of the
oldest of Montreal organizations. The society was organized in 1S27,
the Museum in 1832, and the ]>resent building in 1S5S. The Antiquarian
Society lias alsc been an active association. Other so<:ieties are the
Societe Ilistoiinuc, Society for Historical Studies, Society of Canadian
Literature, I'olk Lire Society, etc., etc., some of which however are at
present diuniaiil. The city is noted for the athletic proclivities o( its
young men, the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association being one of
the greatest of its kind in the world. Then! are numerous siiowshoe and
lacrosse clubs, skating rinks, curling rink ;, tennis and racquet clubs,
while the kennels of the hunt club are unsurpassed. Of theatres
the city has half a dozen at least, tlie must aristocratic in the luiglish
quarter being the Omen's and .Academy of Music. There are half
a do.-!en important clubs, among which may be mentioned the St. James,
Metropolitan, City, and St. Denis.

MONTREAL HUILDINGS.

Montrealers seem to have their doubts as to the world ever coming
to .111 end. The)- biiihl apparently for eternity. No .American city has
such stone tpiays, and there is m lie so solidly built. In the business
portion of the city, block after block of ilaborate buildings is seen, eaci.

nearly as strong as a fortress, while uptown the residences ate on an
equally elaborate scale. The house of Mr. Van Home, of the C. P. R.,
seems built for a railway station, it is so solid. Hon. Geo. Drummond's
house is fireproof throughout and cost a fabulous sum, as did also that
of Lord Mount Stephen, which he seldom occupies. Sir Donald Smith's
house is a palace, as also is that of Duncan Maclntyre, Ravens Craig.
The residence of Montague Allan is a stately building in an extensive
park. Most of the houses are of stone, chiefly of limestone from adjacent
quarries, though brown sandstone has, of kte, come largely into vogue.

THE MONTREAL BOARD OF T' E.

The first Exchanges of Montreal and Quebec wer ttcd in 1717,

under I'rench rule. In 1.S22 the Committee of Traili . >lontreal, was
( stablisheel and John Forsyth elected first President, and it had fifty-
four members. The council consisted of thirteen gentlemen, and its
inllnence was soon fi It. It moved to secure the St. Peter's channel,
and was considering the establishment of an ocean line in 1839, when it
quietly passed out of existence, the Eoarel of Trade, its legitimate suc-
cessor, being mooted, and its organizing meeting being held April 6th,
1840. In 1842 t!ie lieiard of Trade receive-el its cliarteT, and Mr. .Austen
Cavillier was elecfeel first President, Mr. J. T. Droiielgee'st was the first
Presielent after incorporation. The Poard began its labors by agitating
for the reeluclicm of the canal tolls, an agitation wliicli n-'.;'t with a
measure of siucess and which is still continued anil likely to be inain-
taiiu (1 until the canals are made free. The question of the Custom
House between Ontario and Quebec was also successfully tnken up, aiul
the Post Office system was next attacked (1844), the Board desiring that
letters be taxed by weijjht anel not by the number of enclosures. The'
ce)mpulsory inspection of lumber at Montreal was also e)bjccteel to In
184G the Board advocated the admission free to Canaela of all geioels
aehuittevl fre'O to Grevit Britain, and the removal of the duties on bread-
stiifTs .iiid r.iw iiiate;rial. In 1852, at a very important meeting, the fol-
lowing peilicy w.is aelopted : Intern.d navigatiein was to bo improveel in
every possdile way. oce.in navigatievi tei be' (e)stereel, anel home manu-
factures protected. In 1853, elelegates ol the Doarel of Trade, of Mont-

MuNTUEAL, THE MliTK'JPOLIS Or CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

real, Toronto, Kingston and
Quebec, decided that the agi-
tation for reciprocity should
be abandoned and a national
policy adopted. In 1S58 the
Board received the repeal of
the Usury law, and in 1859
persuaded the Government
to adopt the " ad valoruni "
principle in imposing duties.
The Corn Exchange was
organized in 1862 and affili-
ateil with the Board of Trade
in 18S6. In 1868 and again
in 1886 the Board found it
necessary to cry out against
railroad discrimination. In
iSfxj the Insolvency law v,-cut
into force, and, proving un-
satisfactory, Was finally re-
pealed. The law, however,
was by no means entirely bad,
and at tlie instigalion of tin-
Board, man)' of its features
have been revived and incor-
|)oraled in the new I 'ill to be
presented to Parliament liiis
year.

In i88(jthe Board of Trade
had outgrown its accommo
dation and fixed ui)on the site
of a large new building in tin
heart of the town. The first
mortgage bonds, amounting
to $300,000, at 4J^ per cent.,
were purchased by the New
York Life Insurance Com-
pany, and the second niort-

[ gage bonds, $250,000, were
ultimately subscribed by other
corporations. The corner
stone was laid by Sir Donald
Smith, igth May. i8gn, with
imposing ceremonies, a.,d the
building is now complete,
having been opened by the
Earl of Aberdeen, Governor-
General, on 27th September,
181J3. The building is most
impressive, of moat r( d sand-
stone, in the renaissance
style, slightly modified, and
on found.itioiis of Thousand
Island granite. It is rec.
tangular in shape, 233 x no
feet, and with a court in front
104 X 54 feet. The building
contaitis 106 offices. The
membership of the Board of
Trade now exceeds 1,300.

MONTREAL STREET
RAILWAY.

On November 26111, 1861,
a little car migiit have been
seen gliding along Notre
Dame street, observed curi-
ously by the citizens, many
of whom boarded it for the
'lovelty of riding tipoii the
first street ear of Montreal.
It was tlu' pioneer of tli(5 pres-
ent highly devi'loped service.
The City Passenger Railway
Conipauy was established in

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

1861, its charter beating date i8th May, and it was tlie outcome of a city itself embarrassed with a large floating debt and hen vy expenses. The
by-law passed in favor of the proposed company, 12th September, i860. stock had seriously depreciated and a change of management was im-
The -capital stock of the company was $150,000, and the first line was one perative. A new board was elected, with John Crawford as President,
six miles along Notre Dame street, the contractor being a ni.in named and the road began to improve financially. In 1881 the city notified the
Easton, and the contract price for the track, tight cars and the stable company that it would take over the line in 1882, according to the terms
was $79,166. Ground was broken near the Hochelaga toll-gate, on of the charter. A month later this decision was reversed, and after
September i8th, 1861, and the line was leased for some time to the con- several years of discussion a new civic by-law was passed in 1885, re-
tractor. In 1S64 the company paid its first dividend, being six per cent. newing the contract with the company for twenty-five years, whic!i
for six months. The line was extentled to Guy street and St. Catherine thereupon secured authority to increase its capital to $2,000,000. This
street in 1871, aiul Liter to Dorchester avenue. On St. .\ntoine street in charter was replaced in 1892 by that at present in force, and the com
the same year, the track was carried as far as ("oursol's gate. In the pany inaugurated the electric service. It has now nearly fifty miles of
following year, the St. Denis street line was opened and a line to the line and still employs five hundred horses, which, however, will shortly
tanneries along St, Joseph street was begun. be entirely replaced by the trolley system. The name of the company

The service was not veiy regular in early years, it being customary was changed to The Montreal .Street Railway, in 1886.
even to keep the cars waiting while lady passengers did their shopping.

This practice, however, was discontinued in 1S65. The cabmen on at
least one occasion exhibited their dis.ipproval of the line by breaking
the car windows witli stones, and when this system was extended to the
tanneries the roughs of that place made a determmed assault upon the
conductors, some of whom fared b.uil}'. The company had also on

THE PRESS OF MONTREAL.

The newspaper press of Montreal, like tlie inhabitants, is subdivided
into English and French. The English papers are the more important,
and are widely read by the French population. There are two morning
several occasions to face the Su[iday service question. As in Toronto, and evening F-nglish papers, namely: The-" Gazette " and " Herald "
a good many citizens opposed the Sunday service, and while no civic and the " Star " and " Witness." The " Gazette," of whose establish-
steps were ever taken to slop the practice, tlie subject was brought up at ment some particulars have been given already, is the oldest newspaper
the annual meetings of the shareholders in 1S62, 1863, 1865 and 1870, in Canada. It was founded in 1778 by Fle\iry de Mespiet, and in 1838
the proposal being, however, voted down by a large ni.ijorily. Up to it was ])ul)lished each Monday and Thursday by Robert Armour, in
1871 the cars were wont to carry prisoners, but this very disagreeable twenty-four columns. In 1833, un<]er the editorship of Andrew Armour,
pr.ictice was discontinued in th.it year. In 1871 the paid-up capital of it was published thrice each week. Andrew Armour took Hugh
the com|)any had reached $240,000. Ramsay into partnership, and the firm sold out in 1845 to Robt.

A line of tracks to Cotfc St. I'aul was decided upon in 1S73 and cars Abraham, who made the paper a daily one. It subsequently passed

placed tiurcon in 1877. This service was, however, toiiiui un(>rofitable
and abandoiu'd in 1879, the loss having been considerable. In 1S73 the
only important opposition yet olTered this company was begun by the
City Onniihus Company, which, however, proved nnsuccessfiil and
offered to sell out to the Street Railway in 1875.

from Abraham to I'erres and Milne (1850), Low & Chamberlain (1856),
and in 1870 it became the property of the Whites, the editor, Thomas
White, afterwards becoming a cabinet minister, and being succeeded as
' ditor by his son Robert, also a member of Parliament, who still, with
the .issistance of his uncle and Mr. Kribbs, conducts the veteran Tory

In 1874, the company had 317 horses and probably thirty cars, and organ. The " Gazelle " has an established reputation among political
the St Henri stables were built in 1876. In 1877, the company found and commercial journals.

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The " Herald " is the only morning Liberal English paper of Mont-
real, and was established in 1803. It has made the fortunes of several
proprietors, notabl)', Mr. Penny, and has been the property of an ex-
cabinet minister of great mental acumen, lion. Peter Mitchell. Mr.
Mitchell is one of the fathers of Confederation, and while he has never
received public honors commensurate with his services, ho is higl''^' ■on-
sidered by all shades of political opinions, and has been dul r

Peter " by perhaps a greater ruler than the Defender oftlie
self, the public generally. The " Herald " recently passei. ii-io ii w
hands and is now a more enterprising journal than ever before.

The leading newspaper of Montreal, and perhaps c.'' le whole
Dominion, is the " Star," established in i86g, and closely moikiled t., "
the practice of the New York "World." It is independent in politics,
although inclined to support the Conservative party on broad principles,
and its foreign news is most abundant. Its local news is also very com-
plete.

The " Witness" is a paper of fearless utterance, Liberal in politics,
and strongly Protestant. Its views are considered narrow by many,
and restrict its circulation to a certain class. Its readers, however,
have a love and reverence for it which no other paper inspires.

There are several imix)rtant French newsjiapers in Montreal,
"La Minerve," " Le Monde," " La Presse " and " L'Etandard, ' to
which may be added " Le Nationalu " " La Presse " is the largest and
" Le Monde " the oldest of the French papers of the city. Of commer-
cial journals there are many. The "Journal of Commerce " perhaps
leads them all. Others are the " Shareholder," " Prix Courant,"
" Moneteur du Commerce," "Finance and Insurance Chronicle,"
"Trade Review." Tlie " Metropolitan " is a w( ekiy society journal
and the "True Witness" is a weekly Irish organ. An Italian jiaper
was to be published March ist, and a Saturday " ICvining News " is
projected.

MONTREAL AS A MANUFACTURING CENTRE.
As a manufacturing centre, Montreal has no Canadian rival. The
enormous water power of the Lachine canal affords energy to a large
number of flour, saw and other mills. The largest sugar refineries of

Canada are to be found in Montreal, as well as the largest cotton mill.
The workshops of tlie Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific railroads are
here also, and a few miles away are the extensive works of the Dominion
Bridge Company. The best ale in Canada is brewed in Montreal, and
here also are extensive rolling mills, foundries, sewing machine factories.
Montreal supplies all Canada with tobacco and cigars, and is reputed to
contain, though not to manufacture, the best liquors and cigars to be
had in the world, and certainly the best in America.

Montreal in 1881 stood twelfth in the list of American manufacturing
centres, and by the census of iScji, she had fallea to the sixteenth place,
Mut while it is true that she has fallen back, her manufactures being
^ ; ■ i>er head of poinilation against I338 in 1881, the indications are
tlial tl.e poiHilation has unusually increased and otlier enterprises been
entered into, so that the falling off does not signify decadence. The
number of industrial establishments in Montreal in 189 1, according to
the Litest census, was 1,735, compared with 1,467 in 1881. The capital
invested was $51,212,133, against $32,185,691 the previous decade. The
number of hands employed in these establish nents in 1881 was 33,335,
which had increased to 38,562 in 1891. The wages paid out in i8gi
averaged .?33(). 16 against S2C7 60 in 1S81, showing an improvement for
the workingmen, wiiile the total amount paid in wages was $13 078.546
against 88925 865 in l88r. The value of the raw material used in these
manufactories in 1S91 was 842,429,102, and the value of the finished
product was $52,509,710. The advance during the decade is, therefore,
marked and satisfactory.

THE FUTURE OF MONTREAL. •

The past is the seed of the future, the present is its root ; and in
both seed and root are exhibited the promise and potentiality of a mag-
nificent growth for Montreal. A thousand miles from the sleepless
Atlantic, and thrice that distance from the Pacific, yet, sitting in her
island home, she stretches out her hand and both oceans pay tribute to
her. No sweep of storm drives salt spray over her wharves, yet in her
harbor the largest of the ocean marine find a haven. Haifa continent
seeks Europe through her gates, pouring forth an unexhausted tide of
grain from the far West, cattle from many a plain and meadow, cheese

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

and butter, lumber and mineral wealth. And, almost with every year,
she tightens her grasp upon the international commerce of Canada.
What, then, is her future likely to be ?

No advancement can come to Canada of which Montreal will not
secure her tithe. The population of the Dominion increased but slightly
during the last decade, but now that the tide of emigration to the
United States finds no new territory awaiting the settler, it will undoubt-
edly turn to Canada in ever growing numbers. The population of
Montreal was only 155,237 in 1881, and had reached 216,650 by i8gi, a
gain of 39.5 per cent, in ten years, and, were the suburbs included, as
legitimately they might be, the increase would amount to 46 per cent.,
or twice the increase of Boston or Philadelphia, With its suburbs.
Montreal is now estimated to have a po|)ulation exceeding 300,000, so
that it is probable that the city will reach the half million within the next
fifteen years. At the present rate of increase she will nearly double her
manufacturing output in twenty years. Behind her she has a territory
whose fertile plains have, as yet, been only opened up, and which are
capable of enormous agricultural development, a territory comprising
vast areas of mineral weahh that still await the miner's pick, and of rich
timber upon which the world casts longing looks, for, in Canada alone,
are there still to l)e found in any quantity the trees that delight the
lumberman. All these must reach the outer world largely tlirough
Montreal, and more largely even than at present, when the system of

canals and railroads shall have been perfected and the cost cf transport
cheapened. Her harbor is undergoing extensive improvements, her ship
channel to tiie ocean will, undoubtedly, be still further deepened, new
lines are constantly coming in, and there is every indication that the
great distributing trade of Montreal is yet in its infancy, and will be
greatlj' augmented in the near future.

The city itself has, of late, spared no pains to make itself a fit home
for the increasing trade. Her new stores have been cyclopean, her
streets have been widened, her pavements have been made equal to
those of the most modern metropolis. In her intellectual life she has
begun to lay the foundation of being the centre of Canadian literary and
scientific activ'ty. Her " National League," her peculiar situation at
the junction Oi the French and P-nglish races n Canada, will make her
tlie birtliplace and nucleus of the Canadian nation. Her position at the
foot of the Lachinc rapids gives her an immense water power for manu-
facturing purposes, while she has open water to the coal mines of Nova
Scotia. Higher than Montreal no ocean vessel could profitably go, even
witli deeper canals ; lower than Montreal the inland fleet, charged v.'ith
(iroduce for over-sea ports, will never descend. Her place is secure, her
future assured. Slie is the city of wonderful possibilities, and the pres-
ent generation will see her the city of stupendous realities.

Arthur Weir,
Montreal.

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^PHARMACIE LAYIOLETTE & NELSON,^

C. ALEEHX NELSON, Proprietor,

1605 Notre Dame Street, corner St. Gabriel Street.

The importance of technical edu-
cation and practical train' ->< for tlie
dispensing of drugs and ledicincs
can scarcely be overestimated, and
it is in this branch of business that
the most intelligent care should be
exercised. Among those thoroughly
well qualified and familiar willi all
the details pertaining to the pro-
fession of the pharmacist is Mr. Nel-
son, proprietor of the "Pharmacie
Laviolette & Nelson,' situated at
No. 1605 Notre Dame street, corntT
of St. Gabriel street, and which, for
over a quarter of a century, has liecn
recognized as one of the most reliable
drug establishments in the city. It
was foui'.ded by the gentlemen whose
names it bears, and on Mr. Lavio-
lette's retirement from business in
1890, Mr. Ni'lson remained sole
proprietor. The store has an irea
of 40 X 75 feet, and is very handsome
and attractive in its fittings and
appoiulnKiits, whicii include elegant
plate-glass show-cases and cabinets
mounted in nickel, marble floors and
frescoed ceilings, while a solid mar-

ble soda fountain adds to the com-
pleteness of the equipinenf. The
stock is a most complete one in all
its dejiartments, supplied from the
most reputable sources, and has
been selected with special re;erence
to strength and freshn'>ss. A lead-
ing sjiecialty is made of French pre-
parations, essences, perfumes and
toilet articles. Mr. Nelson puts up
several special preparations which
command a wide sale, owing to their
effective qualities as curatives in
cases for which they are prescribed,
among which may be mentioned
" Prof. Chevalier's Red Spruce Gum
Paste, ' " Nelaton's Rluumatic Pow-
ders," etc. The prescription depart-
ment is personally superintended by
Mr. Nelson, and every pro\ision has
been made to secure absolute accu-
racy in compounding physicians'
prescriptions and family recipes.
Mr Nelson is a gentleman of culture
who enjoNS the confidence of the
leading physicians of Montreal, and
is moreover a thoioiighly progressive
and able business man.

C.i.

ilyostLid

Wlllisi'

war 1^1

Hitiiiited

.St.

Xavior

This

.•mil X

bus i no

fiuuided

by i\I,-

Holll

was

C,,., an.
C„. 1,1
and hem
l)y the .s

Bellhou
Dillon .
& Co. .

iMPORTERS
OF

C HEMICALS

. . ETC.
30 St. Francois Xavier Street

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TlIFl importnnco of Mimtreiil (is tlio iiriiioipiil eom-
J iiuncial fi'iiti-o of C'.-iiiada is fm-cilily lU'iniiiisti-atu.l
I iiillnvaiii>iisf;n'i'i','n-liiii<;iU!V(!l(i|iiiU!iitsiif tliotraili!

reliitiims I'sl ililislioil hy liur linliiig merchants. Tliuir

ri'soiiroos aiul

ciKii-gy iiru fj'fii-

iTillyruci'i^iiized

mill in L'vury way

theysuicussfully

conijHito with

thosoof ntluTiia-

tidus. Hiiprt'si'u-

tiitivo.'iniiini,' tlio

linns' tluis ivfor-

ivil to is tliat iif

.Messrs. Hell-

lionso, Dillim it

Cu., iinpciiturs

(if clieniieal.s,

ilyostull's, uti'.,

wlinsL' cillieo anil

warehiiuso aro

situated at ',V)

St. Franciiis

Xavier Street.

This iuipiirtant

and extensive

l>iisines.s was

founded in IHliO,

liy Mr. David

Hellhouse, wlio

was suoeeeded

liy lielllionso

Mcl'lierson it

Co., and in !rt82 by AFessrs. liellhouse, Dillon it

Co. In 1HH7 iMi-. .1.0. liellhou.se died after a sueee.ssful

and honoratile career, when the business was eontiinied

liy theKurvivuigjiartnors, Messrs. J, St, George Dillon

and II. Laey Dillon uiidertho old lirui nanio of " Hell-
liouse, Dillon it Co." They have also a hraneh in New
Vork city at '20 Cedar street, which isconilucted under
the title of "Dillon it Co." The Montreal house Is
managed by
Mr. U. h. Dil-
lon, while the
N e w Vork
blanch i.s con-
trolled by Mr.
.1. St. (ieorge
Dillon. The
tirni's resour-
ces are large,
their connec-
tions inHu-
entialand their
facilities unri-
valled, and
their trade
now extends
throughout the
entire Doniin-
ionandall parts
of the Cnited
States. Messrs,
IWllhonse, Dil-
lon it Co. are
noted ini]iort-
ers and nianu-
f a c t u rors '
agents, and
handle exten-
sively heavy
cheniiials, drugs, dyestull's, anilini' colurs, acids, Port-
land Cement, etc., luid are the only inipcu'ters of for-
eign moiphine in the I'nited .States, representing the
well-known house of T, it If. .Smith it Co uf London,
81

Kng., and Edinburgh, .Scotland. They also represent
scleral leading foreign maimfactm-ers of chemicals,
and aro always prepared to offer Kubst.intial induce-
ments to the trade. Messrs, Jiellhousj, Dillon it Co,

are .sole agents
in Canada f<ir
Win. rickart
it Kuttroir,
ni.'imifactuiers
of aniline
colors, coal tar
dyes, i:tc.,and
|irom)itly till
orilers at the
lowest pos-
sible ]U'iees.
In the rear of
their ollices
they occujiy ,i
spacious tive-
storey build-
ing Tidxinoft.
in area, titled
up with every
f.'icility and
convenieiici',
and employ a
l.irge number
of hands in
their estab-
lishment,

Messrs, K, L.
and .1, St.
• ieorge Dillon
are natives of Montreal, and are active members of the
Hoard of Trade. Mr. R. L. Dillon s honorary secrc-
t.iry and a mi'iuber of the City Club, while Mr. >I. St.
Ueoigo Dillon is a luviubfi' uf tlie Mtitropolitan Club.

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The Lake of the Woods Milling; Co.

LI 3VCITEID

MILLS AT :

OFFICES AT •■

KEEWATIN AND PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE

KEEWATIN, MONTREAL, WINNIPEG

Montreal Offices: BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING

n.MONd iIk" .','r(',it iiiiliistfinl ciilcriiriso.-: of C'anaila is tliP •■ Lako of tlin Womls Millim; CinniKiiiy ( Ltd.), "liiili lias, niidir its alilc and (•(iiiscrvative
iiiaMai;ciiU'Mt, aihicM'd a l;iimi su'-ccss in tli<' lino of Flour Miiliiisj, and its iniiiii'iisc mills at Ki'cwal in and IVniaL,'" i.a I'raiiir arc toilay tiiniing
out the liiglicst j,'i',uli's of liiii' Hour from strictly select hard wheat, that are known to the world. Tin' Comiiany was duly organi/ed and incurjjor

ated live years ajjo under l>oininion laws with a capital of 8-"iOO,000 to em,'ii;,'e in the millin;,' and fjrain liusiness.

The Conipany erected the lirsl null al Kecualin owiui,' to tile line water power which is fuiiiished liy the artilicial camd lieing cut from I^'iko of tho
Woods to ^\'inni]'e^' Iti^er'. The mill is locat<'(l on the throuijh line of the C.l'.U. and is a six storey siructure of red ami Wlue j^ranite iiuarri(Ml on tho spot
and has a c;i]iacity of liUUO harrels per day, and is the largest in the Ihiniiiiiou. It is the hest cijuipped mill in Canada with an elevator in connection, having
a cap.icity of 7.")I),IJ(IU, and is the larj^cst private clc'ator in Canada, in connection wi'.h the mill at Kei'W.atin the company own a large conjieragi^ wliero
they in.anufaclure all their own hai'rels, this heing llu' only mill thai <'an ship in barrels from the North-West.

'J'wo ye.irs ago the Company creelc'd another mill at I'ort.ige i,a I'rairie. With its two mills in full operation thi> Company consumes rj,0(-1l1 li\ishels
of wheat a day, and turns (JUt no less than L',SIJJ l)arrels of Hour. As an industry, this is one of the most impoi'tant in Canada. Its registered hrand of
till' " i'ive Itoses," exlivi patent Hour, is known as tiio fin(\st Fancy Flour made, and is sought for, for rolls an<l liiead, and thi' 'lit'- of the trade everywhero.
their " Hungarian i'.iteni," .and "Sirong M.akers,'' are oi|Ually famous and popular liramls. I'sing choice Manitoha li.ird wheat exclusively, and milling l)y
the best process, thi' f'.uur turncrl out is dillieull to (hijilicatc. The Company may he s.aid to ni;unifacture Hour right at the wIuniI lields of the continent.

The Comp.iny h,-ni- lwenty-f<iur elev.-itors scatlerecl through the XorthWcst, the total capacity l)eing GOO.DOtJ hnshels. They h.ive their own buyers
and buy direct from farmers. Thi' Company's headipiarters are in the I'oaril of Trade building in this city. Mr. liobert .Meigheii, the President of tho
Coiniiany, who resides in Montreal, is also conneetei. with a iniinber of other important enterprises, being President of the New lirunswick I'ailway Coin-
]iany, Hircctor of Ih" I'.ncnt Manuf.icturing Coiiiliany, and a member of the large mercantile Ikhisc of .\. Meii^hen A- l!ios.,ot' I'ertli, Oiil. lie is an active
member of the lio.ard of Trade and t 'orn l']xclianj,'e, airil is one of (,'anada's sclfiiiade, practical men, liossessing splendid business iinalilical ions,

Mr. \\ . II. Hastings, the (ieneral .Manager ot the Coinpanv, is a thorough business man, and before his connection with this Company managed one
of the largest mills in tlie Dominion.

Mr. Ceo V. H.istings is (l-neral .Superiiitciideut of tlu! company's mills and elevators, anil has had a wide experience erecting mills, having erected
some of the liiiest in Canada.

.Mr. S. A. Mc(!aw, Manager at Winnipeg, looks after tlie immense grain purchases of the Company, wdiich is stored in their twenty-four receiving
ele'.ators throughout the grain region.

Mr. I". I',, r.iiy. the Secretary of the Company, has lieadiitiarters at Keewatin.

The Ci.in[iany's product is the staiiflard for consumption in the east, and for export to lOiiropi", West Indies, etc., and the otlicers are to be con-
gratulated upon the great success achieved.

■

ROBERT GARDINER Sc SON

MANUFACTURERS OF

Lathes, Tools, Machinery, Shafting, Etc., Etc.

NAZARETH, BRENNAN AND DALHOUSIE STREETS

II K stciidy ikIv.ukm' iiiiuli) in llie perfection of cnioknr and Itiscuit
niiichiiii'iv liy the noted .Montn'iil lioiise of Messrs. iiohert (Janiner
i^' Soji iiave flicited close invest igiition, and llie widespread patronage
of biscuit nianufiictiirers in all see
tions of tlie |)oniininn. This extensive
anil siii'eessful Imsiness was established
in 1S.">1) by Mr. Uobt. (lardner, \\\f<
wa.s succeeded in lM7f) by " Kobert
(iardn(!r it Son." Mr. Uobt. (Jardner,
died in 18t)l after an honorable and
sueciwsful career, and was suceeedi'd
l)y liis .son, Mr. Kobt. (iardner, junior,
wlio is now sole proprietor, the busi-
ness, however, bein^ still conducted
under the old title of "Robert (iardner
ife Son." The works cover an area
of 200x250 feet, and consist oi spac-
ious two and three story liuiidings,
machine and pattern shops.sniith shop,
erecting shop, store houses, etc. The
different departments are fully equip-
ped with modern tools, machinery and
appliances operated by a superior 100
horse 'power steam engine. A specialty is made of the manufacture of
cracker and biscuit machinery, confectioner's tools, etc., and they also turn

out engines, boilers, latlies, planers, general machinery, and fine tools, sliaft
ill;;, jiulleys and han;;ers. Kruiii ')(.) tii 70 skilled lianils are eir 'd, and

the works iiavu frontages on Na/areth, iirennan and |)alh t reels.

Quality and elliciency h. ■ been

the first consideration of this firm,
and its claims for merit are based on
the severe tests of every <lay use of
its cracker and biscuit machinery,
which is the best and most reliable in
the ni.uket. Many dijilornasand gold
and silver medals liavc! been awarded
the linn at exhibitions in ditl'erent
parts of the globe for the superiority of
its productions. Orders are carefully
fillt^l at the lowest {lossiblo prices, and
comi)lete satisfaction is guaranteed
patrons and the trade of the house
now extends throughout all sections of
the Dominion of Canada and the Uni-
ted States, as well as the continents of
Europe, South Africa and Australia.
Mr. Gardner is a native of Montreal,
and is widely known for his executive
ability and strict integrity. Puri.ig the Fenian Raid Mr. Gardner was
Colonel of the 6ih Montreal Fusiliers, but has since retired.

GEORGE GRAHA7V\

ST. JAMES GROCERY

^_^^jjgt^

2448 ST. CATHERINE STREET

CORNER OF DRUMMOND STREET

©■ — ;S>;SsSsSMSi<S>— ®

OREMOST nmong the old estftWished and rclintilo concerns engnged in
the retail grocery trade in this city— we nu'/' say in the whole Pro-
vince of Quebec — is the
St. James Grix;ery, of ^

which Mr. (Joorgo (iraliiun

lid his Kon, Alex. F., aro the

Catherine Street, corner of Drummond.
rat and frost i)roof cellars, and is 25x00

|)roi)riet<)r8

iithor house

lias mot with such iiiiprecu-
dented and

I1III|UI

ililii

cil success.

foundi'il

Mr. (Icorgu (i

this hiisiiicss as

18(11, and during tlic thirty

one years since iiiti'ivuniiii.;

oiiu

the

liistdiy of tlio liouso has

been an uiilunkcii record of

progri

biiildi

up a largo.

poriiiaiient trade tliroiigliiput

tli(
cliiiici'st pr

ity and vicinity.

Id, tl

of tlio (»ld

tli(

gel her Hitli tlinso
are licru oH'crcd t<

:.f

o piibHc, and a Hcp.iiiitc
volume would be rc(|uire(l to
name the fancy and staple
gfocories, provisions, wiir^s,
h(|iiors, etc., carried by tl is
hou.se, wliose stock is not only
the largest in the city, but i

Ills

the III

■riiis

every respect, the model gro-
cery, and has few, if any, "ipi.ils

in Ci

Ilia

It was at I' 1st

located on Notre Dame Sir

and subae

fipien
.Sipiare. Inl.HIKtai

'ly

ictciria
val was

made to the handsome premises

specially erected by the linn for the pro[X)3e8 of their business, at No. '^HS Ht. (The llell Telophouo adla are numbers

The building is three stories high, with
ft. in dimensions, while a 'Jo-xliO store-
house in the rear is also util-
ized. The appointments and
general cipiipment are perfect,
eight assistants are eiiiployeit,
and three delivery wagons aie
in steady service. The iiianage-
nieiit of this vast business in
now in till) hands of Mr. Alex.
F. (iialiam, a young and (M1-
terprising gentleman, »bo h.as
been actively identilied willi
the house since 1H77, and wl:o
thoroughly nnder.staiids its
every detail, and who makes a
special cd'olt to please each and
every customer, and who is
well liked by all with whom
he associates. Mr. fieoige
(Jraham is one of Mont-
real's most iiilbieiitial and
iiighly respected <'itizens. lie
was boill 1)11 the Island, ill St.
Michael's I'aiish, ill 1H27. Ho
is a .luslice of the Peace for
the city and district, a (iover-
lior of the Montreal d'eneral
Hospital, trustee of the iMont-
lewl Protestant Cemetery, and
a member of the Montreal
Hoard of Trade, the Mont-
real Retail (irocers' Giiihl,
as well as of the Montreal
St. Andrew's and Cale-
donia Societies.
3447 and 403U.)

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MdXCMI'NI' NA IIONALI:.

Lcssanl (S: ll,inis, I'kiiiibcrs, Stuain aiul Gas I'"ittci.s, 421J/J Craig strcut, tiiil ihc pluinlMiig, gas

and steam fitting in 'his building.

LESSARD <& HARR/S
Roofers, Plumbers, SteaiT\ and Gas Fitters, Etc.

Mo. ■O.iSli CRAIG STREET, MOIMXREAL

NO husinoss roqnire.s a more thorough km) wh'dj^'o (if ilctails than tliat wliich ivlatos ( ) tlio s.vnitiuy rmitlitioii, lioatini;, lij,'litiii;; ;uicl ventilating oi
Dur lioMscs and pul)lic buildings. (){ late jcars thcst; sulijrcls liavo received the c.uc^l'id study <if seientilio men, wlm make these olijoets a
sjjeeialty, and the pei-fection to whieh their ellbi-t.s have been bmught is the best connnent u[iiin tlie intelligenee whieh has xcit apparently
predisposed them. In this important business, together with that of tinsmithiug, coppersniitliing and rooling, .Afessrs. Less.ird ife Harris, of Xo. -t'iU
Craig Street, have achieved a weU-eunied reputation, and tlieir establishment lias become recognized as a leading oni; in the city of Montre-l. This liouse
was originally established by Messrs. Brodeur it Lessard in ISSS, the present proprietoi's assuming the eonli'ol during the ourrenD yi'tir, and wlm are
today enjoying a widespread, liiieial and irilluential patronage. The jii-emises oceu])ied consist of eonunodious .show-room and otlii'c, 'iOx.'iO feet in
dinuMisions, in the rear of whieh is situated the W(jrksho[), fidly eciuipped with every appliance reipiisite for the s.itisfactory prosecution of a trade whieh
calls for (lie constant employment of a force of upwards of fifty-five skilled and experienced workmen. Plumbing, gas and steam fitting compii-e one of tlio
branches of th(« business, which includes all kinds of .sanitary work, and fitting up buildings with water and gas and sleam-lieating apparatus. Anotiier
branch is tin .md galvanized iron rooting, gener.il jobbing and repairing. A full lino of plumbing, gas and ste.uu-Ht ting materials is kept on banc], includ-
ing lead and iron pipe, liydrants, batli-tul)s, closets, rubber pipe, sinks, basins, chandelieis, gas jets, pipe joints, general fittings, etc. Estimates are
promptly furnished and contracts of the largest magnitude satisfaetoiily completed at figures which williomi>are favorably in point of mixleration with those
(pioted byanv similar first-class house in the city of Montreal. Tii this connection ^^essrB. Lessard it Harris have satisfactorily completed wm k at the (!rant
(Seminary, .Monument N.alionale, liancpie <lu Peuple, St. .T.imes Street, St. Jean Daptiste College, tin? residence of i'etei' (lillespie, l'isi|., on Seymour .\ venue,
roofing Wm. Clendiiiueng iNiuiidry, I'oint St. Charles, and many others too numerous for particularization in these cohnuiis. The indi\idual members of
this progressive fiiin are Messrs. Theopliile Lessard ami Willie Harris, who are thorough going exponents of their higlily i;u[iorlant branch of tracle, and
great 1}' ri'spected for their many excellent (lualities and strict integrity. Tliey are likewise prominent and active members of the Order of Foresters and
Artisans. Mr. Lessard, prior to engai^ing in business on his own account was for thirteen years in the employ of .Messrs. Kuard A McDonald as manager
in the hot air furnace department.

Mr Harris accjuired his practical experience in a gieat measuri" as manager for Messrs. Urodour and fiessard, a position he satisfactorily filled for
five years before he joined individual business issue with Ids present partner. In conclusion we may safely state that in every branch of their business, this
firm is ju'epaicd to compete with anv contemporary estaliHshment in the same line, and that business relations enleied into with this house an? sure to

prove as iileasant as they will be advantageous to all concerned.

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GRANIJ TRUNK RAII^WA^^ COMT^ANY

OF all the factors ciiyajiocl in the development (if (-'iiniula's wealth and rcMHiroes, the (Iranil TniiiU Hallway is tl;.- must important; it has nntalilv
kept ])aee with the muderii reiiuiremeiits of thi' Dominion, and as to roadlicd, track niiiintenanee, l)ridi,'es, stations, lollin:; stock and tei'ininajs has
mi siipei'ior on the continent. The doulile tracUinj; of ilu' main line has been carried forward, until on necemher ol , ISl'L', there remained Imt
hfly-seven miles to donble track lietween Montreal and Toronto, whiUi a splendid new .station has Ikmmi erected in Montreal, and the ;^reat inter-
national tunnel under the 8t. Clair Itiver has heen completed. The.se are examples of the pmi^ressive policy and in(lefati<;al)l(! ener},'y of the present
manas^ement, and which by its thorough .system of oi'ganiz.ition, while maintaining the road at the highest standaivl of ellicieney, is o|)erating it at the
miniinum of e.\[ien(liture.

Tlie charter for the building of tlm (Irand Trunk liailway was obtained from I'arliament in lf*.5l. Prior to this Montreal had arailroad to Laehine,
and another from fiaprai'ie to St .Johns, I'.t^l., known as the t'hamplain and St. Lawfence Itailroad.

The original stock of the (Irand Trunk was largely sold to Knglish investors, and in IS.").'! the work of construction had beei\ condueteil .so vigor-
ously that tile line was openeil from Montreal to Portland, and in ISol between Uichmon 1 and <,>ueliee, tlius giving an all rail route between the two
principal cities of Lower C'anada. The main stem of the Company's .■system the line between ^iont^•al and Toinnto was opened in ISuti, and in IS.'iS
tilt' Sarnia Division was completed. Tlie line eastward from Chaudiert^ .lunelion was eomple;"il to Riviere du Loup in 1800, and was sokl in 1879 to the
(iovernment, forming a section of the Intercolonial Railroad.

At an early dale tlu! uianagement <if the (iraml 'i'runk looked to th(> boundless \V(>st to secure a share of its trade, and by trallie arrangements with
connecting western roads, began the trans|ioitation to the I'mt of Monti'eal of grain, tlour and jirovisidus. This through trallie ra)iidly grew to enormous
proportions, and to more adei|uately control and acc'ommod.ite it, the Company, in 187'.1, ac([uired possession of the Chicago and Lake Huron Railroad,
giving it a direct entrance into Chicago. Thus ei|uipped the road has ever since lieeii one of tin' li'ading continental ti'unk lines, competing for and
securing its sliai'e of the vast American transportation trallie. It siibseiiuently secured control <if the lUillalo and jj.ike Huron , th<' Stratford .uid Huron ;
tlui Miciiigan Air Line; (Ir.md Trunk, ( icoigian Bay and Lake l',rie : Montreal and Champlain ; Wellington, drey and liruee ; Ifamilton and North-
western ; Detroit, (!iand Ilaxcn and Milwaukee, etc.; while an e.xtra important acciuisition was that of the (li'eat Western System.

The (Irand Trunk system is now .'i,.")l.Ji miles in length, and has a total mileage of track and sidings to the enormous total of LOIO, of this 4,'J"J:2','
miles are laid with heavy sti'el rails. The rolling stock includes ?',>.") locomotive engines, DO.'i cars for passenger si'rvice, '_''_',I8() freight ears, and 15.")
au.xiliary ears and snow ploughs. 'J"he Company employs over 18.1)00 nu'ii, and is thus by far the most imjiortant wage payer in th(> Dominion. Tt does a
freii.'ht business of enormous magnitmU^ ; amcmg the fast freight lines using its tracks being the X.ition.al Desp.itch ; Creat I'^asti'rn ; Commercial Hx|ire.s.s ;
Lehigh and Wabash; West Shore and Hoosac Tunnel, etc. It has numerous connecting points with the Amerii'an system of railroads, and m.aintains a
spleiulid through passenger servic(( bc'tween Montreal and New York, l>o>^ton, Chicago, Detroit, lUilValo, and west, rullnian and Wagner car ser\iee is
maintained on all through trains, and in Juno 188i), Veslibuled trains were ])ut on. 'i'he Dining and liull'el ear service is espeei.ally well managed, whih'
excellent (lining rocims arc found at tlu; important stiitions. The (!ranil Trunk i-i the popular route from the New Lngland States, and Canada to Chicago
and the West, while it lias of late years secured more and more of the Middh? States ti'.illie, east and west. in IM'L' iIk^ road carried 0, I7-, 1 L'7 passenger's, and
so far lliis year the ligures show an increase ; the aver'age fari^ for' I8it2 w.'is Us. 8^'d, m' about '.).") cents ; for' I8'JL' the road carried ',),(t2.'!,L'78 tons of fri>iglit,
an inci'easiMif 7 t9,2li'.) tons over I8!t|, though owing to sever'e com|ictitiori and iinsiness depr'ession, the a\(M'age rate was the lowest yet mad", namely,
."is. [>j(\., or abo'it .-?l.l.") per ton. The net revenue rreipts for the last half of 18112 were fd I .■i,IH;1,10s. llld., or .about .*L',0!»;t,OO(). For the half year the
workiri„' "v[-. uses amounted to .tl,.").")H,.'!.'iO, or 72.1)7 ]jer cent, of the gross receipts; and whiU^ the t'ain niileag(> w.is incr-eased fi..") per cent, the cost of
W(irl;ing train per mile has l)een reduced from lOs. 'J8d. in the December half year' 181)1, to .'!8s.,')ti(l. in 1802, or 4.71! per oent. aeluidly a total saving of
£78, DUO for the half year. This is the record at tlu! ebb of the gr-eatest jieriod of fin;inci.d depr-ession cer known in tlu^ I'nited .Stales, so that the
prosp(iets of the Cornjiany ate llattering in the extreme for earning heavy dividends during the corning era of renewed confidence and pr'osperity. In 181)2
tliu C(jtrr[iany ac(iuir'i'd and has since opei'ated the C.-uiadian l']xprcss Currrpany, and the investment has jiroved ver'y jir'olit.ible.

The Company has a sh.-u'c eapilal of £.'i8,S07,li7i) ,S|g, (.^181), l."i7, 48:'.), thus rendering it oru^ of the lar'gest coi'puralions in the wor'ld, a tribute to
t'l', uiagnilicent enter|irise of the I'litish p^lbli(^ Tln^ Victoria bridge completed in Dei.'ember', 18.")1), at a cost of )*7, 000,000, insures a per'manent passiigo
over the St. Lawi'ence River at all seasons, anil is still one of the grandest engineering enterpri.scs of thi^ eentui'y.

The tr.'iHic depar-tment, in.'iuding the ollicer's, agents, clerks, tr-ain men, etc., employs about 7,<IU0 jicople, while 100 mor'e ai'O einploye(l in the
general ollices at Point St. Charles. Tri ]88l (li,. C'omp.'iny erected a s|iacious four storev building at I'oint St, Charles for its gener'al oIUimls.

f^ir Homy W. Tylor, tlio Pi'i'sidciit fur iiiiiny years past, is sii|i|ioitc(l \>y a lioanl of ten (Hroctdrs, of whom two, 1)iiiican McTntyi'o, Es(|. of Afontreal,
and Iloii. KraiiU Smitli, of Tofoiito, aii' Caiiailians, Sir Henry's policy is sotnid and eoiiservative : il is under Ins jruidanee lliat tlie ro;id has l>eeonie sohdiy
prosperous, and to him the shareliolders ean look for the continuance of a maiiagempnt wiiich will ensure increased earnin,s,'s ;ind lowest operating expenses.

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Mr. L J Seargoaut,^ the General Maimger, has had vast experience as a railn.ad mana-er hoth in Kngland and here, and with the supp.irt of the
•nt excellent staff the ( ..mpany is cerl.un (o hol.l a foremost position amon- the trunk lines of the continent, and secure to the Domiuiuii h.'r true
wiiy to the scm fi-om flio ^leat lakes and the vast territory tributary thereto.

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The Union Assurance Society, of London, England.

T. L. MORRISEY, MANAGER CANADIAN DEPARTMENT.

Offices— Bank of Toronto Building, St. James and McGill Streets.

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IT is absolutely superfluous in these modern days to
advocate the propriety or enumerate the benefits
and advantages of tire insurance. The only real (]ues-
tion with property owners and merchants is as to the com-
panies with which they shall place their risks. When a
man takes out an insurance policy on his property he
wants to be assured that there is a reasonable certainty
that he will be fully indemnified in the event of loss or
damage by fire. No insurance corporation in the world
has a more honorable reputation or a more enviable re-
cord for prompt and equitable methods than the popular
old Union Assurance Society of London, England, whose
head offices in Can.ada are located in this city. This
grand old organization dates its inception from during
the reign of (.Jueen Anne, having been instituted in 1714,
and during the long roll of years that have since inter-
vened its history has, owing to the conservative yet
enterprising character of its management, been one of
uninterrupted and ever increasing prosperity. The
Union Assurance does a large and conservative busineM,
which is broadly distributed throughout the wealthiest
and mi"it populous portions of the Empire. Krom an
abstract o.' its annual statement for the year ending
Dec. 31, iH ,!, we learn that the subscribed capital of
the organizatu n on that date amounted to 82,250,000
its total funds to 512,186,14.=;, and its total receipts to
82,902,200. The Society's headijuarters are at No 81
Cornhill, London, H.C. In iSrjo the Union .\ssuraiice
decided to extend its operations to the Dommion of
Canada, and in .November of that year esvublished its
head office for this country in Montreal, placing the
management of its affairs here in the hands of Mr. T. L.
Morrisey, a gentleman of long practical experience in the
Canadian field of insurance, and who for several years
filled the responsible position of Inspector in the \Iari-
time I'rovinces for the Imperial Fire Insurance ("o.
Since its inception the Canadian business of tlu^ Union
Assur.ince has grown steadily and rapidly, the proni|)t-
ness with which it adjusts losses and pays the claims of
its policy holders, together with the conservative prin-
ciples which signalize its man,agement, being the leading
factors of its success. In its first year here, the Society
received in premiums $89,649, while the ratio of losses to

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premiums was the exceedingly low one of 44.55%. In
1892 the premiums amounted to 8104,000, with a less
ratio of only 50/, while in 1893 the total premiums
reached $137,000, and while most of the other fire com-
panies doing business ir this country experienced serious
reverses, the Union A: .lurance came out with flying
colors, and a balance i t the right side of the ledger.
In May, 1S94, the Socit'y will take possession of its
handsome offices in thencv Uank of Toronto Building,
at the corner of St. James and Mctiill streets, immediate-
ly opposite Victoria square, the most desirable and
central location in the city. Here the Society will occupy
one of the most elegant suite of rooms devoted to office
purposes in Montreal. They are easy of access, being on
the first floor, are perfectly appointed in every respect,
anil are fitted up with all the conveniences that the
modern requirements of the times demand for facilitating
tlu: tr.msaclion of business, and for promoting the com-
foitof those having business in them. Their arrjnge-
ment is perfect. On entering, one finds oneself in the
ap.irtment reserved for the public, to the right being the
office of the city agent, to the left the large general oflice,
where a full staff of clerks, bock-keepers, etc., are busily
employed, and at the farther end, overlooking the square,
the pi ivate office of the resident manager. The fittings
are all exceedingly neat and tasteful, and are completely
in accord. nice with the dictates of sound business sense
and correct judgment. The Union Assurance Society
has proved a valuable addition to Canadian and .Mont-
real monet.iry institutions. Its policies are clearly
worded, explicit contracts, popular with insurers, its
r,ites are the lowest consistent with prudence and s;ifety,
while it is noted for prompt payment of claims as
soon as adjusted. Under its present management the
society selects preferred risks, thus affording an addition-
al guarantee, while the honor and ability of the manage-
ment secure for it a most enviable reputation in under-
writers' circles, Mr, Morrisey lias nniler his immediate
control upwards of one hundred agents, the business
condnctea from this point exti'nding all over the
I'oiuinion. The Society is represented in the United
Slates by Messrs. Hall and Heuahaw of the city of New
York.

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HENBY WARD & GO.

Accountant, Real Estate, Financial and

Insurance Agent

Seo St. James Street

See Illustration on opposite page. Tl>'l">tl> B^nli Building,

PROMINENT and popul.ir among the accountants,
real estate, financial and insurance agents of this
city we find Mr. Henry Ward, who carries on busi-
ness as such under the firm name of Henry Ward &
Co., Toronto Bank Building, 2C0 St. James street, cor-
ner McGill, and who occupies oneof the finest suites of
offices in the city. Mr. Ward is a native of Glengarry,
Ont.and was for two years manager of the private bank-
ing house of Mr. Robert Scott He has been established in
his present line for the past eight years, and has built up
an excellent, superior connection with capitalists and
investors. He is one of those men who, possessing by
nature an active and strong brain, can look after a num-
ber of interests at one and the same time, without allow-
ing any one of them to suffer in the least, giving to each
its due share of attention. Mr. Ward makes a leadmg
specialty of handling real estate on commssion, giving
attention to the buying, selling, leasing and exchanging
of property, improved and unimproved, also to the
negoti.ition of hypothecs and loans, and the entire
management of estates, securing tenants, collecting rents,
etc., also to the settlement of bankrupt estates. He is
special agent for the I,ancashire and Sun Fire Insurance
Companies, and places risks to any amount on the most
fivorable terms. He is also an expert accountant and is
a commissioner for taking affidavits He is largely in-
terested in desirable suburban property, such as the
Montreal Annex and the Cote St. .Xntoine snb-diiisions,
and owns property ,it Verdun, St. I.onis of Mile }'.m\.
Montreal Innction and Maisonneuve, He is the agent of
the Bank of Toronto Building. The telephone call is
Bell 1882.

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A. MoINrOSH,

Blacksmith, Machinist, and Boiler Maker.

J ICarlae "Work aal BepaiiB a Specialty \

Oa&al, Ballroad Work and Llebt

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Manuracturer of Bolts and Rivets of every description.

No. 17 ST. Fr^ANClS LANE,
(near C, P. R. grain elevators),

m S MONTREAL.

The above reliable and successful business
wasfstablisliuil in 1.S75 by Mr. A. Mclntosli, and
by bis energy and unceasing personal attention
to tliis imjiortant industry lias developed it into
the present extensive maiuifacture, now situated
No. 17 St. Francis lane (near the Canadian
Pacific gram elevators). Mr. A. Mcintosh is
fully conversant with every detail and with the
refiuirements of the most exacting patrons,
especially in marine work and repairs of all
dcscrijition. Canal, railroad work and all
descriptions of liglit and heavy forgings and
builders' work. Orders are immediately and
|)ersonally attended to,and roni|)lete satisfaction
is guaranteetl patrons, wiiile prices in all cases
are extremely moderate.

Manofacturer of Doors, Blinds, Sasbes,
Monldings, Interior Wood Work, Etc.

392 to 400 William Street.

THE substantial growth of Montreal during the last
few years has developed the manufacture of build-
ing materials to such an extent that no city in
Canada has better facilities for producing all kinds of
wood finish for tjuildings, while the most favorable in-
ducements are now held out by our manufacturers to
dealers, contractors and builders. A prominent house
in this city actively engaged in this important industry
is that of Mr. V. Tremblay, whoce planing and saw
mills are located at yyi to .|00 William street. This
business was established ten years ago by Mr. F. Trem-
blay, whose trade now extends throughout Montreal and
its vicinity. The mill has a floor area of 15.000 square
feel, and is fully equipped with the latest improved
wood working machinery, tools aiul appliances, saws,
blird lathes, etc., operated by a superior 80 horse-power
steam engine. Hero 50 skilled hands are employed, who
turn out extensively doors, sashes, blinds, mouldings,
interior wood work, etc. Mr. Tremblay also attends
carefully to turning, shaping and joiners' work of every
tlescription, and has furnished his productions for m.any
o[ the finest buildings lately erected in this city. He
promptly furnishes estimates for all kintis of wi>od-work
at the lowest possible prices consistent with first class
workmarship and the best materials Orders are
promtly filled, and the telephone call of the olfire is 8426.
Mr. Tremt)lay is a n.itive of the province of (Juebec, but
has resided in Montreal for the last 20 years He is an
honorable antl energetic business man. A stock of 500.-
000 feet of the choicest lumber is always on hand, and
the yard, canal, basin, etc , has an area of 12,000 scjuare
feet.

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J. & T. STEPHENS

Cl^^Wholesale Boot & Shoe Manufacturers

90 and 92 Beaudry Street, Montreal.

One of the most pro-
gressive and experienced
firms of boot and shoe manu-
facturers in this city is
that of Messrs. J. & T.
Stephens, whose extensive
establisliment is located at
Nos. <Jo and qj HeaucJry
street. The business was
started by these Kenllemen
in the spring of 1S92. They
both bring to bear special
qualifications in this line,
Mr. J. Stephens has
been identified with the
mannfactnrinR uf boots and
shoes for .a period of twenty-
five years, while Mr. T.
Stephens has been connuctci'.
with it for upwards nf
fifteen years. Thus they
are eminently pracical men
who have had persunal di-
rection in every br.inch of
th^ industry, and arc fully
conversant wilh all I he
modern methods and appli-
ances. They have endjark-
ed In the business upon an
e.\t(>nsive scale, orcupyinf!
an entire four-story and
basement building, j'l leet
by 100 in dimfiisitms. which
is elaborately filled up and
is equipped wilh ,ill llie
latest improved machinery
and appliances run by
ste.uu power. An average
force of 175 hands are em-

ployed here, a thorough
system of organization is
enforced, and the factory is
a model in every respect.
Messrs. Stephens devote
the closest personal atten-
tion to the work in hand ;
they are markedly ener-
getic and progressive, this
being shown in the care with
which they make selections
of material used in ther fac-
tory, in the correct new
styles to which they cut, and
as to the thoroughness of
workmanship and elaborate
finish. They manufacture
full lines of fine and medium
boots and shoes for men,
women and children, and
have won an enviable repu-
tation with the trade
throughout the Dominion
They excel in every detail
of the work, while their
prices are as close as the
quality of goods will allow.
A visit to their 1 irge factory
shows it to be amongst the
best conducted of any in the
city. In every respect the
premises reflect the highest
credit upon the proprietors,
who have before them pros-
pects of tile most favor-
able character, and can
wilh certainty guarantee
satisfaction to every house
Durchasing tlu-ir goods.

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FOISY

VVIIOl.KSALK AND RKTAII. PEAI.F.RS IN

PIAJSIOS, OF^G/VNSyVND SEWIjM© JVI/VejH I Jsl ES, ETe.

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A careful review of the business
interests of Montreal discloses the
existence of a class of houses prepared
to coiiipete in every respect, in the
several lines they represent, with the
rival establisinnents of any city in tlie
civilized world. Tlieir complete stocks,
ample resonrcf.i and remarkable enter-
prise are ir.atters of which tile Cana-
dian metropolis has every reason to
feel proni. Among these, even the
most casual observer must accord a
foremost position to tile house of
Messrs. Foisy I'reres, tiie weli-known
wholesale and retail dealers in sewin;,'
machines, jnanos and ori,'ans, No. 70
St. Laurent street. This flourishin;,'
concern was established in Montreal
in 1S7Q, the jiresent hrm beinfi ort,'an-
ized in Ou<'bec in iSSj, removal lK-m<;
made by them to this city some four
years later. Their business career has
since been marked with a widespread
and well deserved measure of success,
(he volume and value of their trailing;
connection increasiu;,' niateiially as year
followed year. The secret of their
prosperity, however, is more or less
easy of solution, the mainstay of their
business operations resolvinj^ itself in
the fact that Messrs Foisy have, throu:;h-
out their commercial career, srru|)u-
lously maintained the high standard of
the goods they iiandle. The j)reniises
occupied by them consist of a corn-

No. 7() Ssl. LnurcTit Street,
niodious three-story building, 30 x 80
feet in dimensions, giving ample accom-
niodatifiu for the manipulation and dis-
pla)' of the exceptionally fine productions
in their line, and the generally advan-
tageous prosecution of the Imsiiiess
They are likewise sole selling agents for
the province of Quebec for the follow-
ing well known houses: — Messrs. W.
I'ohcrty iS: Co., organ manufactunjrs,
Clinton, Out; Messrs. Behning & Son,
grand upright and scjuare pianos. New
^'ork ; the Davis Sewing Machine Co.,
(if Dayton, Ohio; the new Raymond
Sewing Machine, made at Guelph, Out ;
and are sole proprietors for the Do-
minion of Canada for the Od'enbach
piano, inannfaclured for them by the
Oilenbach I'iano Co, and are control-
ling agents for the sale of the White sew-
ing machine and Goderich organs.
Messrs. I'oisy also carry in general
stock a large, well-selecte(l and compre-
hensive assortment of both wind and
string musical instruments, guitars,
zithers, banjos, flutes, tlageolets, cornets,
etc., also a full line of bound and sheet
niuSic and ninsic.d merchandise general-
ly. The indivitlu.il members ol the firm
are Messrs. (i. \\'., A. A. and L. T. I'oisy,
natives of Gentilly, Nicolet county, this
province. They are active members of
tiie (Miamber of Commerce, I'oresters,
Tr.'ippeur Club, and lu^avy sli;ireholilers
in the Merchants' Telephone Co., etc.

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Ar|d. E3rissot c^v- Sons

IMPORTERS

Gosford Street,

& Champs de Mars Street.

It \vo\il(l be cxtren.ely ciifTiciili li
nanio .1 branch of business more inipor
(ant iTi its relation to otlier lines ol
industry than that devoted to the whoie-
sale commerce in wines and liquors,
and the importance of Montreal as a
centre for this tralVic can scarcely be
overestimated, as tile enormous magni-
tude of transictions at this port abun-
dantly demonstrate. It may be safely
premised, however, that ulien a house
has enjoyed a liberal patronage and
trade popularity for a term of years,
that it is an evidence of the fact that
its management is characterized by
energy, ability and good judgment. It
is in such connection we make due
mention in this statistical review of the
leading industries of the Canadian
metropolis to the highly respected house
of Messrs. Andrew lirisset A: Sons, im-
porters and exporters of fine wines and
liquors, whose business premises and
vaults are ctMitrally and eligibly located
for trade purposes on Cliamps de Mars
street. This business was establisl'.ed
soine four yiars ago by Mr. .And. Bris-
set. in conjunction with his two sons,
Messrs. .Andn.'w. Jr.. ami I'anl lirisset,
and through strict attention to its de-
tails, coupled with a straightforward
system of honorable dealing, has enjoyed
a continuously prosperous career to date. The secret
')f this success, however, is not far to seek, Messrs.
Trisset having simply made it a point of selling the best
goods, anil carrying a general line thereof best suited to
the wroiis of the tr.ide Indeed we iju^'stioii if there is a
house in Montre.d which h.indles a more diversifn-d assort-
ment of wines and liipiors. having a special blearing on
the demands of the market than does this. Buying OB

the most extensive scale, everything is secured at the very
lowest ligure, they thus being etijdiled to dispose of their
goods to the distributing and retail trade at a lower
quotation than those' whose transactions and facilities are
not so (Extensive, the known financial stability of this
liouse giving it many advantages in thejiurchase of goods.
Their f.icilities are such, indeed, that Messrs. Brisset are
able to thoroutjhly stock, without leaving theii uwu prein-
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ises, any store in the city or province. This
lirmmake a spi;cialty of direct importa-
tions from Europe, and are th.; repre-
sentative sales agents of many of the
leading European houses. Among other
such specialties handled by them are the
following, viz.: — The castilc soaps of
rournier Kreres, of M.irseilles, which en-
joy a ICuropean reputation ; the candles
of Fournier's Sons, also of Marseilles,
whose daily oiit[:ut exceeds loo.ooo
packages, tile ctrlebrated oli\e oils of
I'lagniol de James, of Marsedles, the
I'urest known, the prepared food pro-
tlucts (conser\es alimeiitaires), of H llet,
aiul of Appert Chevalier, of I'aris, choco-
late of Trebucien, of I'aris, and Vichy
and Coiitrex3ville mineral water, the
finest Bordeaux wines of HIanchy and of
Marceau ; the cognacs of Kiviere, CJar-
drat and of Martmeaii, whose brands are
all of the highest quality ; the distillations
(eaux-de-vie) and Armagn.ic burgundy
wines of the best lM;wids ; the sherries,
ports, madeiras of the oldest and most
reliable Spanish and I'ortuguesevinlages.
The premises occupied comprise a com-
modious three story and basement struc-
ture on the Champs do Mars (their prop-
erty), the departments embracing cellar
space, olhce and general stock accommo-
dation and immense storage room for case
goods. Orders of any magnitude are iilled with the
utmost promptitude and care, and the trade of the
house is immense and inlluential, both locally and
throughout the provinces of Ouebec and Ontario.
Messrs. Brisset are Parisians by birth, anil have been
highly respected residents of Canada's premier city
for the past eight years.

The GKi^NBY I^UBBEK Co.

43 Victoria Square.

'llie manufacture of rubber goods lias improved
to such a vast extent during recent years that a very
striking contrast is afforded between the articles in
this line now offered to the public and those whicli woro
at first produced. In perfecting
thisindustry, also, new uses have
from time to time been dis-
covered for lubber, audit has so
completely entered into our
modern civilization that it may
now be considereil an indis-
p.^nsable accessory to the varied
and complicated needs of the
times. Rubber is especi.illy use-
ful in the matter of clothing and
footwear, affording a means of
protection from water that could
in; obtained in no other way.
The finest and most serviceable
rubber goods in Canada are
manufactured by the Granby
Kubber Co., whose Montreal
t;ead<juarters are located in most
central and convenient quarters
at 43 Victoria scjuare. The
company was established in
1.S87 by Mr. S. fl. C. Miner,
who foresaw the great de-
mand likely to exist for Cana-
dian made goods of the highest
quality. This anticipation has
been abundantly justified, for the
subsequent record of the concern
has been one of continual de-
velopment and enlargement. The
factory at Ciranby, I'.y., is very
extensive, comprising no less
than seven large structures,
mostly three stories in height, and
new buildings and additions are
continually being erected to
furnish tlie necessary facilities
for producing in s u fli c i e 11 t
quantities to keep pace with llic}

rapidly growing demand. The rine of skilled work-
men employed hero averages thice liundred and fifty in
number, and the capacity has been steadily augmented,
until now between five and six thousand pairs of boots

and shoes can be turned out each day. Special atten-
tion is given to boots and shoes and clothing, these
being naturally the articles for which there exists the
greatest demand. In these lines the productions of the

I C KAN BY

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RQBBER C^

BY, P Q.

A N

Granby Rubber Co. have won a wide fame, and are
absolutely unexcelled by those [produced in any other
part of the world, not escepting the Uniteil States,
Ueing made from the finest materials in the most
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skilful manner, their merits are now acknowledged on
all sides, and those who have once purchased them
invariably become permanent customers. The (Iranby
Rubber Company is incorporated and has for its
president Mr. S. H. C. Miner,
who is also well known on
account of being connected with
the Miner Carriage Company,
the ICastman Lumber Company
and several other business in-
dustries lie is a gentleman of
\arie<l and extenile<l experience,
a^nalive of Cranby, I'.y., and
highly regarded in commercial
circles generally. The general
manager is Mr. J. If. M, Kechnie,
also born in firanby, and whose
thorough business methods have
materially conducted to the
prtisperity of the company, and
no out! is nioro favor.ibly known
to the rubber trade of Canada
than he, Mr. \V. (). Kiiller, the
supi^rintendent, is an American
and is intimately acquainted with
every department of the in-
dustry, and no more able or
experienced gentleman could be
secured to attend to this depart-
ment. When the patriotic spirit
whirh animates Canadians to
l.Miy go. ids of home manufacture
is so evidently united as in this
cafe with the advantage of obtain-
ing the best in the market, there
should be no hesitation in
pl.iciiig orders with the C.ranby
Kubber Company. Their sales
agents are Messrs. Ames, llol-
den & Co., who carry stock m
Montreal, Winnipeg, Toronto and
Victoria, and who are well and
favorably known in the trade,
and no other firm has a better
reputation for reliability and generally excellent business
methods, and to anyone needing anything in their line
we would advise them to examine this stock before
purchasing elsewhere.

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I. BEHSOI 8 CO.

Corner of lOMMON AND PORT STREETS

® — ;SsS><S>^Sx©sS; — ®

NE of tli(; must iiiiportiint mid roproscntativo hmisrs in its line- in the

City (pf Mimtrt'iil, is llmt of Mi'ssrs. W T. Hciisoii .t Co., wiioli-salc

(Ifah.Ts ill wool, chi'iiiii'als, i\yr stull's, etc., wliosc ollii'cs and waif

lioiisi" arc situated at tiio coiirt of Commoii and I'ort Streets.

|)i'ospen)us and nxtcii

A IjIl m, m.

This

sivi' liiisiiiess was founded
tliiity-fi\(' years ago l)y the
late Ml'. \V. T. lienson, who
c-oiidueted ituntil I {>."<■), when
he died, aftei' a succe.ssful ami
honorahle earee'

For a short time after his
death the husiness was eairi"d
on hy the executors of his
estate, hut has more recently
hceii taken up actively liv his
son, U. I^ lieiisoii, who is now
])ersoiially conducting the
husiness under the Ih'ui name
of \V. '1". 15i>iison iV Co.

Mr. liensoii has the ailxant-
ag(' of a well eslalilished liusi-
nessthionghoutthe I )oiiiiiMon,
and inllucnti d conneclions in
(ireat ISiitain. This cou|iled
with ample capital, places I he
linn in a very strong position.

Tiie premises utili/i'd for the
husiness eiuhrace a si)aci(ais
four storey and haseineiit
liuilding -I."! X l.")0 feet in di-
mension, litled up with every
convenience, elevator, etc.
Here is kept a heavy and carefully .selected stock of wool, chemicals and dyi
stuH's, the lirm dealing largclv in all lines of chemicals, such as .sal, hicarh

caustic soda, purcalk.ali, bleaching powder, sulphur.

cutcli, sn

Iphu

d oxalic at

annii, am

lined

licli

ve>

a mi

1 and

'Is,

potash, etc. Only first class and reliable dye stutl's anil chemicals are
liaiidled, the firm being sole agents in the dominion for the well-known
dyewoods of Messrs. .John I )awson it Co., of (il.isgow, Scotland, manu-
facturers of all kinds of dyestuH's and extracts.

iSlessrs. W. T. lienson it
Co. also deal largely in wool,
having direct coniniunication
with the Cajic of (lood lioiie,
whence they inijiort several
cargoes direct inery year.
They also at times buy largely
at the liondon wool sides.

'i'liis business was formerly
located at 1 I St. Peter Street,
but on .May Isl, IS'.I.S, it was
removed tcdis present loi'ation.
Mr. (icorge I'', licnson, who
is now .sole jiartner in the
firm, was born in Montreal,
but lived for some years in
I'.ngl.ind, wiiiiie he had the
advarilagc of an education at
one of the large public .schools,
and acoiirseat ' Ixford. After
his father's death .Mr. Hen-
son returned to .Montreal, and
has since devoted his time
to till! manageinent of his
variiais inti'rests. Me is also
largely interested ill the Kd-
wiirdsbuig Starch Company
(lamiteil), of which concern
he has recently been elected
The lipadipiarters of thi.s company are now in the ollici' of \V. T.
o., who act as selling agents for all the mill and barrel starches,

president.
Henson it C

lers earth, mjcoanut, palm and

romate of potash and .soda, copperas, Fiil-

olne oils, tallow, tin

ifactured by the I'Mwardsburg St.arch Company in
their works at Cardinal, Out. Mr. Henson is .also president and a large

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ucose ami syrup man

crystals, logwood, madder, shaiehulder in the lluwllmrne Woolen Coinimny. of Carleton Place, Ont.
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McLnurin I3ros.

OrrtutJ imil Viiril: S4S'J AOTKii DAMH ST.

LUMBER

WHOLBSALK

AND

RETAIL

OF the various i>ntori)ri,sf,s that liave made Montreal tho
chief coninuM'cial coutro of the Doiiiiiiioii of Canada,
tlio hnnhcr trade lias always held an iini)ortant i»1ul'o.
employinj;' largo ca])ital in its
eondnet, an<l giving to cognate
industries a decided ini|)etus
l)y tlu^ energy and ability dis-
played in its development.

Among the most active and
reliable firms engaged in this
line is that of Messrs. Mc-
Laurin JJiothers, whose ollice
and yard art; located at '24'2'2
Notre Dame Street. This
sultstantial and tlourishing
I)usiness was founded in isss,
hy Messrs. W. T., A. L., 1,.
K. and John McLaurin, who
have since secui'cd a liheial
and permanent patronage, their
ti'ad(! extending throughout
the city, and Pro\ iuce of Que-
bec.

Mr. W. T. .McLaurin re-
sides in Montreal, Mr. A. L.
]\IcLaurin in Charlemagne, T.Q., Mv. L. X. McLaurin in
Templeton and Mr. John McLaurin in I^llsworth, Kansas

Their connections with manufacturers of lumber are of an
influential character enabling them to procure their sui)plies
diiect from the forests, and to (luote piices that can with

dilliculty bi' (lu[)licated else-
where. Their yards at Notre
Dame Street and Canal Tksin
always contain :),000,0()0 feet
f)f carefully selected pine lum-

«\ ber, hardwood, cedar, heni-

1 - lock, etc. Orders for cargo

1 1 or car lots are promptly filled,

' f, and complete satisfaction is

guaranteed patrons.

Mr. W. T. McT^unin, who
manages the business in Mon-
treal, was liorn in Templeton,
P.(^). He is highly esteemed
in trade circles for his strict
integiiiy,and is an alih? gentle-
man understanding every de-
tail of the lumber trade, and
is one of the best known men
in this business in Canada.

The firm makes a .s])ecialty
of building timber cut to order.
Th(^ tele|)hono call of the ollice is 81 IG, and the P.O.
1m)x fJlG.

THOMSON <& JOHNSTON

OEAUERS IIM

RINEST GROCERIES ^

(('ii.\iii.t»

2450 ST. CATHERINE STREET

CORNER OF DRUMMOND STREET

nlTTTTXCr illustr;iti(iii of lli.' liiLiIi pl.inc nt cxrcllriirf to which (he Kiiiiilrios. Thnsc fjorxls nri' iill (ilitiuiicd tVom thiMiiost foHablo sourcps, ami
|iiii\ isiim fiMil j,'i-iircr\ tiiiili' ha-^ hiTii r.ii.M'd in Mniilir.il, i^i IiinUiik'ciI hiui' liccii si'lcrlcd witli spdL'uul oaro to iiKU't tlin rciiuiroiupnts of a liigh
ill 1 he well iipiminli'd cslaliji-.li
iiiciH I'l the ICii;;lish I'l-nvisinii Cuiii
]),'iri_v, liicatcil ill No.'.' loO S(. Callni'.

iiic Si, conicT of I li'iiMiiiioiid Si.
'J'liis tl<nni-.liiiij,' Imsiiii'ss was iiiaui;-
ui'iiti'd tiM' yi'ars aiioliy ils |iri's('iit
ju'opi'li'lors, Messrs. 'ri.iiiiisoii .t
Johnston, a I nuiiiliri' iM I'.l Si . t 'alli
t'l'ilir Strci'l, haviiii,' lcino\c(| lo the
l)rcs('nt stand in |S!M. line tlic
lirni oiTii|iy tln' motiiid llonr and
liasi'ini'iit of a niiildiiiL; having; a
fidnl;i;.'(! of Iwmly-liM" feet liy a
di'litli I'l' nini'ly. A \a--l and varied
stoek is conslantly carried on hand,
coinpi-ising exerytliing usiialiy in-
cluded in tli(! term "fancy and

clasH and fastidious family trade.
l''i'oMi cijjlit to ten assistants aro in
attendance on patrons, wliose ordeis
are |iroin|itIy llllcd at lowest, prices,
and are ilcli\cre<l liy waL;onal I'csi-
ilcnces fi'ot^ of charge. Ilotli part-
ners are men of thorough reliability
in their liusine.s.s transactions, as
well as of enlerpriseand experience,
fully conversant with the wants of
their ciistoincrs, and sustain an ex-
cellent reputation in eomnieri'ial
and lianking circles. They are
natives of Scotland, Mr. Chas.
'riionison having ln'cn Imrh .w
;Mii rdcen, and M 'an -lolinslon
in Glasgow. '. been in this

staple groceries," dairy and creamery |)roducls, foreign and native fruits and city for eight and .seven years respectively. They an i intMubers of the

vegolaijles, the finest provisions, and an endless as.scjrtincnt of grocer.s' Ma.sonic Order, Mr. Thomson being also a member of the i_ .l Ionian Society.

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Manufacturers of J^ivSCIlitvS, CoilfOCtiOllOry, GhoCOUltCS^ l^tC.

1284 to 1294 NOTRE DAME STREET

kONTTlEAL givos us oxftiiiplrs nf till" must iiilvaiici'il iiidii'
inoiits in cvory limnulmf Ijinlc A fmcililc^ illiisti;itioM is
fiiiiiHiis hisi'iilt aihl ciiiifocliiinciy munufuutury of MuaMia,
which hiis Willi such iiii i^iiviiililo
rc']Hitiitii>ii thrnii)^hoiit the oiitiro
Pdiniiiiipii for lninUicinK yoiida
(if such Kurpiissiiig excellence.
The hnsiiiess was funnileil in
18(17 liy Messrs. Viiiii iV Viner.
They early ilevelii|ieilii tloiirish-
iiiytraile. In lH7;i, Mr. Viger
rotireil, and Mr. Charles T.
Viaii ciintiniieil tlie huHines.s
under the name nf Vian it
Krere. The tin.i have ill-
ways niaiiifestud the must, piu-
f,'ressive enei>,'y in cariyiiii^
(in thelmsiness, iiitiiidiicint! the
most iiii|iriived facilities and ap-
liancis, and makiii;,' ii specially
(if llsiiiij (inly the very clmicest
(if materials. The faclnry is
hicated at X.is. 1-_'.H4 to V2'M
Ndtre Dame street, a line fmir-
stiiryand liasement lirick slnic-
ture, 8r> feet liy HM) in dimen-
sions, with stoio hmise in rear.
The latest cracker iind bi.scuit
iiiixini; iiiachinery and confec-
tionery appliances are in opera-
tion here, Ihe premises heiiig a
model of systematic oryaniza-
tion, while the iitinost cleanli-
ness is (ihser vablo. Mr.
Vian personally liiiys all his
Hour, sugars, inola.sses, synips,
liiilter, fruits, luits, llavors, ex-
tracts, etc., and rejects anything;
that is not alisoliitely pure and
fresh, and of the his^hest stand

ard of excellence in every res|iect. .ir. ^'l in is (nie ot llie liadii
facturers of the Dominion, and is constantly inlriidncin^' no
now including several hundred varieties. Tho same remark

ilrial csl.alilisli- v.iried
all'oiiled liy I lie creams
Viau iVi i'rere, Kxiinisito tlavoi' and tlelicacy characteli/.e Ihe

;,' lii.sniit niimi-

niiiiu 1

■elties, his list

IS nJll' 1

applie.s to his

in the

and compi-ehensive lines cf cunfecliiins, !nclndin!{ all Btylea nf chnoolalo
, car.unels, Imn Imiis, slick c.'indy, nl.ice fruits, lnzeiino.s, giiin drops, ele.

ciiiifeclionery, and it is tho
staple with retailers and jolilierM
all over Ihe Domininn. llu
is also the m.aniifaeliirer of
thccelelirated prepared self rais-
iiii,' lliiiii'. !\ii'. \'ian iiwiis a
splendid farm ut .siiiiie T(H) acres
at Maisuiineiive and l.oiijjno
I'liinle, where he keeps the lln-
est liliiiided slock, including
40 coHs, whose milk is received
daily at tho facloiy fnv n»o
in the mannl'aeliire of tho
justly celeliratcd liisciiils. One
Iniiidred anil livenly live hands
Iind steady eiiiploymeiil in the
f.ictory, which is driven with
onlei's. and liasa trade which ex-
tends thronghont the I'mvincu
of 'jliieliec. Messrs. Vian &
Knie hav(^ lieen awarded tho
lirst prize at the Provincial ex-
hiliilions for the siiperioiity nf
their liisciiits, prep.ired tloiir,
etc., and they are the most pop-
nl.ir and .sjdealile of any Iirand
in this line. The linn are now
doing a trade of sume SJiOD.IHM)
annually, and the sales this year
indicate iv steady development
of thi^ linsiiiess. Mr. Ch.arKs
T. Ni.iii was liorii ill Longiieiiil,
1M,I. lie has always lieen a
supporter of any measures cal-
culated III advance Montreid's
interests, and is an active nieni-
l.er of the Itoard of Trade.
Montreal is to lie conifratulated
he ]iussessiiin ot siicli n.i c.cteiisive, alily conducted honae a* this, which
■I' till) leading representatives in its line, and compares favorably with any
I'nited Stjitoa.

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The Canada Machinery A.gency

IRON AND WOOD WORKING MACHINERY, STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS. ETC.

-345 and 347 ST. JAMES STREET-

CONCERN devoted exclusively to supplying the vast manufacturing manufacturers of the Rohb Automatic ITigli Speed Engine and Monurdi Kco.
trailo of Canada witli eiiuipnients and machinery of all descriptions, noraic Boilers, law mill macliiiii'ry,llie Snow Steam Pump Wdrks, BHtl'alo,N.Y.,

wlidso name has be-
come well-known to the trade
throughout the country, if=
that of The Canada Machin-
ery Agency, 34") and .'M7 St.
.lames Street, of which Mr.
AV. H. Xdlan is the nianagiT.
Tills enterprl.sc! was estalilish-
ed twelve vears ago, anil has
I'apidl^' de\eln|M'il uiuli'i' the
pi'dgre.ssivc^ husiness iiie'liiids
piisued hy Mr. Nulaii until
it now controls a liheral pat-
niiiage seattere<l thidiighciit
e\('ry pirtion of the l)(imin-
iiin. The warehouse on St.
James Street occupicH a fine
two storey liriek liiiildint; ex-
tending to Littli^ St. Aii-
t.iin(! Street, 50 x 100 feet

in dimensions. A ng the important iiiaiuifaeliirin

senti'd hy this ngeney are ilie Unlih l'.:'<,'iMeeriiig Co.,

concerns repre- script ions of machinists' tools. M
)f Aniher.st, N.S., of this city, and a memlier of the I'x^.ir.l of
100

steam j)umps ; Boston Blower
Co., PiOslon, manufacturers of
blowers and exhausters, dry
kilns and heating apparatus,
and The Cant Hros. Co., (iait,
Onl., wood working machin-
ery. In the ext(>nsive ware-
rooms will always be found a
h'rge assortment of ]iortable
forges,exhaust fans,steel press-
ure lilowers, eiipola l>lo\vers,
steel saw arbcjrs, h.uid and
power blacksmiths' drills, force
pumps, steam pumps. Dodge
wood split pulleys, shaft;:.g,
hangeitand pulleys,lathe and
drill chucks injectors, emery
wheels, rubber belting, twist
drills, cap and set screws-,
mai'hine screws, ami n' de-
W. 1 1. Nol.iii, the manager, i' .. native
id.'.

MMOWHUMiHfeMiMMtai

KINGSTON AND MONTREAL FORWARDING CO.,

LTD.

WILLIAM STEWART. Managing-Director

414 BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING

TIH vastamount of freight daily arriving at Montroal fo' sliipnicnt lius ami have t!()atin<» ('levators at Portsiiioiitli Harbor, Kingston, Ont. Freight
caused (ho eslahlishment of several transportalion linns, whieli make a consigned to points beyond the Company's terminals is delivered in ware-
business of forwaixling goiMis, iiouses of eimneetions iinniediately
grain, etc., to Montreal for expoit

from the lake region and th(^ Nortli-
West. Taking advantage of the
superior facilities of Motitreal by
land and water, our agents olTer un-
surpassed advantages to ship|iersi)f
freight, being able to fnrwurd goods
by rail or water withoul the trouble
of obtaining a separate bill of lading
from each eoiiipany or liin-. In this
cniu.erlion we desire to direct
special attention to the representa-
tive and reliable Kingston and
Miintreal Forwarding Co. (Ltil.),
whose ollice in Jbmtreal is located
at -lU IJoard of Trade Building
This company was incorpniatcil
sixteen ycais ago with a capital of
8-J00,000, Mr. Alex, (iutwi, King-
ston, Ont., being the President, Mr.
Frank llosa, Queliec, tho vice-pi-esi-

on arrival, thus guafding against
delay. All goixls are handleil care-
fully at low rates, and insuraiK'e is
pr(im]ptly elected when renuircd.
.V specialty is made of h;iiiilling
and transporting grain, and they
have elevatdrs in the chief pro-
ducing .sections of the ])nminicin.
.Mr. W. Stewart, the Managing
I )i rector, was bortt in How ick.I'.C,).,
and cime to .Miintrcid in ISo'.l, He
has been engaged since ISCil in tho
Tnland furwarding business, and in
ISli" became agent for Henderson,
lliilcombit Co., Kingston, Out., with
which llrm hi' was coiuiected fur l."i
ye.-irs. Mr. Stewar't was presidi'ut of
St. .\ndrew'sSociety, K ingston.t )nt.,
and 's a member of the Kingston
and Montreal I'.nards of Trade and
Montreal Corn l^xclmnge, while lie

dent ; Mr. AVm. Stewart, Miimiging Director, Montreal : John Torrance, jr., is also a director of the M.mtreal Thistle Curling Club. He is widely known
Monti .. -11111 H in! Ill .\. Calvin, .M.I'., (i.irden Island, Out., directors, and for his executive ability and stei'ling pmbit y, and is one of .Montre.il s inlhi-
Mr. .1 allies Stewart, agent, Kingston, Ont. They own several fine stt'uiuboats, eutial aud public spirited citizens.

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• ROBERT L I NTON & CO.

British and Foreign Dry Goods, Canadian Tweeds, Cottons, Etc.

Corner St. Helen and Lemoine Streets.

A careful review of the hiisincsF
interests of tiic city of Moiitrc.il dis-
closes the existence of a class of liousi's
prepared to compete in cverj' resjicct
in the several hues tlie)- represent witii
the rival establishments of any otiier
commercial centre in Canada or the
United States. Their complete stocks,
ami)le resoii.ces and remarkable enter-
prise are i.iatters of vhich Montreal
has every reason to li.; p.oiul. Amonfj
such, the jasiial observer must accord
a leadmj; position to the old estabiislied
and repre: entative house of Messrs.
Robert Li iton & Co., iniporte-s and
wholesale tlealers in l^ritisii and fcreign
dry goods, \.'anadian tweeds, cottons,
etc., whose offices and warelionse i re
centrally located, corner St. Ileii'ii and
Lemoine streets. This extensive and
tlourisliiuf,' business was established
many \ears ago by Messrs. William
Stephen A: Co., who were succeeded by
Robertson, Linton ilv: Co. Eventually
on Janu.iry ist, 1892, the present fuin
of Messrs. Robert Linton & Co.
assumed control. The eo-jiartners,
Messrs. Robert Linton and Jno. P>iack,
bring great practical experience to iiear,
while then- facilitiis are perfect ;ind
their coiiiiectioiis in Great Uritaiii,

Europe, the United States and Canada
are of the most influential character,
enabling them to offer alwa\s substan-
tial niducements to buyers. They
occupy a spacious five-story and base-
ment stone building, which is one of
tiie finest structures in the city. It is
elegantly equipped and lighted, and fit-
ted up with all modern conveniences.
The basement is devoted to cottons,
ll.iunels, shirtings, hnens and blankets;
th.e first floor to prints, cottonades,
ginghams, fiannellettes, table linens,
towellings, yarns, corsets, etc.; the
second lloor to woollens, tailors' trim-
mings and small wares ; while the third
iloor is utilized for dress goods, hosiery,
gloves and fancy goods; the fourth floor
for carjiets, oilcloths, etc., and the fifth
tor stock, 'i'hey jiossess every jiossible
facility for keeping themselves in coin-
luuiiication with the most famous Hritish
and ICnrojiean manufacturers, always
being the first in Montreal to secure tiie
choicest novelties and finest fabrics,
which are olTered to ))atrons almost
simultaneously with their aj)pearance in
London, Paris or New York. Messrs.
Linton and lUack arehighly rrgard<'cl for
their so\ind business ])rinciples, energy
and integrity.

• ^^illieiii^ jMor^Tvi^ & Sor|S *

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Montreal lias become a very ini
portant centre for the pork packinj;
industry. Prominent among tile repre-
sentative and leading houses actively
engaged in this trade is that of Wm.
Morgan & Sons, pork butchers and
packers, whose stalls are situated at
Nos. 7 and 9 Bonsecours market, their
Dominion abattoir being located at
St. Henri, P.(,). This extensive busi-
ness was founded nearly a century ago
by the graiulfather of W'ni. Morgan,
who succeedetl in 1W40, and lias been all
his life engaged in tiie pork trade. In
August, iSi)3, after a 'ong, successful
and iionorable career i. passed away
and was succeeded b)' li.i sons, William,
James, George, l'. J., and lleiny, the
business now being under the able
and ellicient management of Mr. Jas.
Morg.i.:-.. The abattoir is fully equip-
ped with modern appliances and ma-
cinnery, operated by an eight horse-
power steam engine. An average of
two hundred hogs arc liandled daily,
and the relrigerator has a c.ipacity of
1,000 hogs. Only the best stock is
handl(-d, and the greatest care anil
attention ari' given in the packing house

PORK BUTCHERS.

7 and 9 Bonsecours Market. Montreal

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lo the meat while being prepared for
the market. Messrs. Morgan deal
largely in dressed hogs, pork, hams,
bacon, lard, etc., and the prices in all
cases are regulatetl by the market.
The business is both wholesale and
ret:''i, and the stalls in Bonsecours mar-
ket are always fully stocked with the
choicest meats, pork, hams, sausages,
etc., to be found in the city. Mor-
gan's hams and bacon are packed and
cured by a process which adds greaf-
ly to the flavor of the meat, ami ren-
ders them free from all injurio\is sub-
stances and unpleasant taste of exces-
sive salt, and a specialty is made of
hams and sausages. The slaughter-
house was previously on Alhert street,
but iti iSSi was removed to St. Henri,
I'.O, Orders are promptly and care-
fully filled, and complete satisfaction is
guarantK d p.itrons. Mr. William Mor-
gan, deceased, was a native of Mont-
real, where he was highly regarded
ill trade circles for his liusiness ability
and strict probity. He was an active
member of the 15oaril of Traile, ami
was for several years a member of
the N'olunleer Hero I'ire Brigade.

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(D orticelli §pool gilk and ^wist

Agents for Brainerd &, Armstrong Wash Silks, Etc.

20 7 ST. JAMES ST.

It would require many pages in this work to give a just conception of the magnitude of the facihties, resources, connections ancl extent of
business of tlie famous CorticeUi Silk Company, whose headquarters are in this citj , but instead we are compelled to give only a brief and concise
description of what is to-day the most extensive branch of the largest and most important enterprise in its special line in the world, namely : the
Nonotuck Silk Company, of the United States. The Nonotuck Silk Company is the oldest-established silk industry on the continent, having been
founded in 1838 for the exclusive purpose of manufacturing the now world-renowned CorticeUi silk. The Canadian branch was established in 1S89'
with headquarters in Montreal. The company operate mills at St. Johns, P.Q., and at Florence, Ilaydenville and Leeds, Mass., U.S.A., which are
to-day the largest silk thread mills in the world, employing thousands of hands, and shipping their products to every portion of the civilized world.
The offices are located in Montreal, Toronto, St. Johns, Canada ; and New York, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, G'oversville, New
Orleans, St. Paul and San Francisco, U.S.A. This company annually consume inunense quantities of raw silk, its proilucts embracing the popular
brands of CorticeUi spool silk and wash silk ; also, embroidery filoselle, knitting silk, arrasene, etc. The CorticeUi Silk Company, in addition to
the manufacture of silks and twists, are agents for Brainerd & Armstrong Company's wash silks, etc. These goods are extensively used by art
societies throughout Canada and the United States. The company also manufacture silk and mohair braids for tlie leading tailoring trade
throughout the country, and make a specialty of roll braid for ladies' dresses, which are put up in three-jard lengths. They also handle silk lining,
mcrvelleiux Levantines and serges, carrying in their salesrooms at 207 St. James street, Nord'neimer's building, full and complete lines of the above-
mentioned goods. The popular brands handled by this company are, " Gilt Edge," " Nonotuck," " CorticeUi," " Bartolini ; " also, CorticeUi ribbon
rhenelle, embroidery rope silk, Florence knitting silk, and silk hosiery and mittens, The mills of the companj' are at St. Johns, P.Q., producing
the best goods in their line in the country, occupying three four-story buildings, and employing a large number of hands. The growth and
prosperity of the company's interests in Canada are certainly commensurate with the fame and popularity of " CorticeUi " in the States. The
'Uustration represents the exhibit made by the CorticeUi Company at the World's Fair, Chicago, where it proved the greatest attraction in the
(Canadian section. The company had two of its most expert employees, as well as pretty young ladies, who exemplified the process of reeling raw
,;ilk, and the latest fad in artistic embroidery — "drawn work." The CorticeUi Company received awards for the best spool silk, highest standard
machine twist, wash silks, and art fabrics, with the highest honors for the display of raw silk reeling and art embroidery work. Telephone i4Jij-

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MASSEY=HARRIS CO., Ltd.

MACIIISliS

Quebec Branch

600 ST. PAUL STREET

Manager

J. H. STANTON

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THIS is the lieiul ollico fur tlit' Piuviiice of QncUeo of tlie well-known
Massey-Harris Co., (Limited), wlio are tlie largest manufacturers of agri-
cultural niaeliinery under the I'ritisli Flag, and whose trade extends to
tlie jirincipal fields under its protection. The Ma.s.sey-llarris Co. (l.,td.)was in-
corporated in 1891 with ample capital and comprise the following : The Massey
Manufacturing Co., Toronto; A. Harris, Son & Co., (Ltd.), IJrantford; Massey
k Co., (Ltd.), Winnipeg; Patterson A Bro. Co., (Ltd.), Woodstock; and J.
(). Wisner, Son ii Co., ]?rantford. Three of these concerns had branches in
Montreal before the union. The head oHices of the Company are at Toronto,
Canada, and they have, besides this, branch olVices at St. John, N.B.; London
Kng.; Mellionrne, .\ustralia ; and Winnipeg, Man. The works are located at
ToHON'TO, BiiA.NTKOUi) and Woodstock, und ai-e among the largest and best
equipped in the world, atVording constant employment to iL'OO men. At the
Paris Elxposition in 1889, they received the higiiest award, being the (Jrand
Object of Art for Field Trial in competition with the world, and at the recent
Chicago World's Fair tliey had tiie best exhilnt of agricultural machinery on
the ground. Witiiout entering into ti^chnical descriptions of the Company's
various machines which have completely revolutionized the farmer's business, it
should 1)0 stated, that for /ii/lilniss <i/' (Ira/l, i'k.w (;/' i)i<niaiji)iifiit, nini/ilicih/ of
CDHsfrnctioii and ii'(ir/,-ini/ (/Kiililir.i, the MasseyT larris machines lead the van.
Their reputation is universiU, anil thedemaiul for them is steadily on the increa.se.
In Montreal the Company occupies a sj)acious three-storey building for ollices
and showrooms, C5 x 100 feet in size, ahso a warehouse G5 x 110 feet in area.
Here is kept a complete stock of the Massey-Harris machines, this branch
supplying the Compmy's trade in the Province of Quebec. The Montreal
Manager, Mr. J. H. Stanton, for three years represented the Massey Mnfg.
Co. in this city before amalgamation, and was with them twelve years in
Ontario before coming to Montreal. He feels it a pleasure to n\u>vr up goods
to prospective customers.

BROPHY,CAINS&CO.,

IMPORTERS OF

STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,

10r3 McOill Street.

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One of the most progressive and reliable firms in its line in the city of Montreal is that

of Messrs. lirophy, Cains & Co., importers of staple and fancy dry goods, notions, etc., whose

offices and salesrooms are situated at lyG McCiill street. This wholesale business was

founded in 1886 by Messrs. Thos. Brophy, I'red. I. Cains and A. W. D. Howell, under the firm

name of " Urophy, Cains & Co." The partners have had long experience in the staple and fancy

dry goods trade and import direct from the most celebrated British, French and German

manufacturers. The premises occupied (one of the best arranged and most unicpie in the

trade) comprise a spacious fonr-story and basement building, 40 x 120 feet in dimensions, fitted

up with eviry convenience fur the accommodation of their business. Messrs. Brophy,

Cains & Co. are constantly receiving and openmg out the latest novelties in thi.-ir line. They

,ire specially noted for the highest class of black dress fabrics " For Gentlewomen." Only

ilie most reliable goods are handled in each department. The stock, which is known as a

i;oneral dry goods one, includes all that is implied by that trade term, and the choicest

novelties, with a keen eye as to value in all lines handled, are always to lie found there. All

"rdors by mail or telegraph are promptly filled, and customers, no matter in wh.it part

of the country they reside, may fully rely on the ability and probity of this firm to execute all

such that may be entrusted to tliem. Starting in a sni;ill way, this business has incre;>.sed rapidly

to its present proportions. So far the firm have confineil their operations to the Provinces

iif Ontario and Quebec, but purpose shortly extiMiding to the other provinces. Mr. Brophy

wr.s born at New Glasgow in the Province of yuebec, Mr. Cains in Glengarry County, Ontario,

and Mr. Howell in Montreal. Mr. Brophy had his training iu the late firm of T. James Claxton

iV Co., afterwards in S. Greensliields, Son & Co. and Mcl.achlan liros. & Co., having been

buyer for the last named firm for son-.e ye.irs previous to starting business. Mr Ciins

w.as previously with Messrs. S. Greensliields, Son & Co., wholesale dry goods, Montreal, while

Mr. Howell was for fifteen years with Messrs. I, Y. Gilmour & Co., in the same line. The

partners are honorable, enterprising and liberal merchants, and popular members of the

I'.ourd of Trade. They moved to their present premises in 1892, and previously were located

un St. J.imes street.

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IMPORTER OF

BRONZES. I CHURCH

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1G6^ Notre Unine Sti^eet, MontvoaU CnnncJa

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Til K loading ami iiiDst notod Iiduso in Mcmtroal notivcly eiigaifrd in tlic; ini|iortation()f l)i'Oiizi>s, dnii-cli (irnamoiUs, ocolesi.'v.stical vcstnicnts, Htatues, etc.
i.s tliiit of Mr. C. r.. Lanctot, whoso C'icdit Parois.sial is lucalod at 10(11 Is'citro J)anit'. Street, .Montreal. This business was estahlished in 1872 by
.Mr. Lanctot, who has since secured a liberal and perniancnt patronage from the clergy and religious institutions in general.

His stnek is more varied and superior in (luality thaTi that of any other similar estahlislnnent in the Dominion, and Mr. L.inetot has lately eliosen and
bought for cash at extremely low rales the newest and choicest church articles in his last ti'ip to Kurope.

The premises occupied comprise a spacious three story and basement buikliiig, .'!.") x I'JO feet in size, fitted U]) with every convenience. The tiri^t floor
is devoted to otlices, ecclesiastical \estmeiits, chalices, ciboriums, sanctuary lamps, altar candlesticks, altar tlowers, candeiabras, merinos, says, silks, damask,
etc., etc.

The second floor is devoted to dei'oraled statues, gondoliers iMiported from ll.ily, flags, St.-itions of ihe Cross in high relief, oil paintings, and ihromos.

The third lloor is devoted to the surplus of stock and the manut'aelure of the ecclesiastical vestments, banners, tl:igs, society goods, statues and a
decorating hall.

The basement is entirely devoted to altar wines and s|iirituiuis li(iuors of all kind.

The stock, which is valued at 8100,0(11), includes ecclesiastical vestments, silk, gold and silver cloths, trinimings, bronzes, silver and g)ld plated orna-
ments, chalices, ciboriums, ostensoriums, altar c;indlesr.icks, statues, banners. Stations of the Cross, religious i)ictures, says, ujcrinos for cassocks, altar wines
and evei'v class of iinpoited French li(|Uors, wax tapers, olive oils, etc., etc.

The Ht.atues include the .Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart of Mary, Saint ,rose|ih, S.ainl .\iiii. Immaculate ConceptioM. \'irgin Motle.i-, (lur Liidv of
Sorrows, Our Lady of Lourdes, Saint .(ohn Haptist, Adoi'ing Angels, .\ngels with ( !and('labras, in fact, every statue of saints known. These statues are
unrivalled for beauty, ipiality and workmanship, and the prices cpioted for them are exceedingly low.

Mr. Lanctot also imports from Eurofio any statue that may be wanted, in terra cotta, iron or bronze ; and h,is lately placed Stationa of the Cross in
high relief in several leading churches in the States, Dominion of Canivda and Newfoundland. Orders are immediately attended to, and complete .satisfac-
tion guaranteed jiatrons.

Mr. L.mctot was born in Three Uivers, I'.t^. He is widely known in social and business circles for his strict integrity, imd is an active mendier of the
Chamber of Cominerce.

The business is both wholesale and retail, and he also has a branch in tlu! t'it.y of t^uehec. Mr. Lanctoi. issues a concise catalogue, which is forwarded
on application.

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J. W. LEWIS, Proprietor

NOTRE DAME STREET

TIIK City of Mimtroiil is to In; cciMi;r;iliil:ilril ii|kiii liiiviiii; hiu'Ii iiii uxcuUent
i'st;ilili»lniR'Mt lis tlm now Hotel Cinlilliie, (H'ciipyini,' tlio sit« of tlio old City
Hotel, uligilily lociitcd on Xoti'n Dame Sti-eet. in the centre of the liiiHiness
portion of tlio Cily, iiml eoiiveiiielit to sle.iiiilioal ami railway depols. It was
opened in LSIU hy Mi'. ,1. W. Lewis, tlio (Mi'seiit propiielor, who has had Ion;,'
ex|iei'ieneo in Ijiisiness, and previously eoiulncted the CrawToi'd House, Windsor,
Out., and was for soiiir \ ears a eoiidnetor on the liiand 'riiinl; Uailway. The
Cadillae is liandsoiiiely liniiislied, the entires Imildiii;,' liein;.; li^'hled liy eleetrieity,
healed liy sleaiii, and fully supplied with all inoilern iniproveiuents, ideelrie hells,
liarlier shop, liilliaid room, elevatoi', ete. 'I'lie appoiniments and enisineaie nnex
eidleil. and the rates are only I^L.^O and .'!'-. ."lO per day. on the Aiiieriean ]ilan.
The ladies' parlors (ire eleijantly finnislied, anil the dinin!{ room seats eoniforl-
aMy Ki- i^'iiests. Mr. Lewis is noted for haviiiL; .at .all limes the ehoieest and liest
ill the niarliel on the talile, and [ilenty of it, while a disliiignished idief and eom-
peleiit ashist.iiits are employed. The hotel is a spaeions five storey and li.iseineiit
stone Imildiii;,' (ill x IT.") ieet in dimensions, exteiidini; to .St. .Manriee street. The
li.isement is devoted to stora),'e, etc., and the fust Hoor to ollices, reailiiii.; and
wriliiii,' rooms, news and eiL;ar stands, liiirhers' shop, h.ar, etc., while the second is
nlili/ed for p.irlors and jiMi-.sts' root IS, and llie other lloois for hi'droonis. Forty
eonipi:tent lu'lp are employed, and the C.idallie is ii iiioilel of iic.itness, eleanliiiess
and older, and guests having onee stoiiped here are sure to return when iig.iin
visiting Monlre.il. Mr. Lewis is a ii.itive of Hamilton, (Int. He is widely known
for his genial disposition .-lu.l sterling integrity, and we prediet for him ii very
snceessfnl career. The Cadillac contains 118 rooms av.iilalile for guests, and the
sJiiiitury arrangements and means of escape in ease of tire are perfect.

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(LIMITED)

IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF

SPECTACLES, EYE-GLASSES AND CASES

1685 NOTRE DAIVIE STREET

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TIIK nnly I'diiii'iu in IIiIm icnuitry iiminiiu'iit in its siu'ciiil lino and exclusively
(K'vntod to tlic liiiiiiiifiti'liin' iif ciijtii'ii! ^jdmls is tlie Mmiti'i'al (Iptieal and
.lewflli'i-y Cii. (I, Id.) 'I'ln' linsiiu'ss was cstalilislied in tliis city as a private
enterprise suiiie ten yeai's a'^'ii, lint develuped s(i lapidly tlial an incdi-pnration was
elli^cliMl nndef t lie laws iif tlie IJciininii'ii with a capital id JrTiO.OlM). The olticoi-s nf
the ('iiiupany aiv : M. Michaels, I'lvs. ; 'I'. Cutliii, \'ice-l'l'es. ; an<l .1. S. Leu, Sec. -
'I'rcas. and Sl.anaijiii;,' Dii'ectui'. The Company iii'e not unly extensivo inannfactui-ers
(if optical i,'nciils cif evei'y descriptinn, lint are l,arir<^ iinporters as well from Knrope and
I lie I'liili'il States of riornncttcs, (Ipera, l''icld and Marine (ilasses, Achioni.atic
'IVIcscopes. I'dckct Miei'oscnpes and Mannilieis; Dissectin;,' Microscupes, Lilirary,
Stndent anil liinliifjicid Micruscnpes, Heading (ilasses, ('(impasses, liardmelcrs, Ther-
iiKinieters and Opticians Supplies uf every descii|ili(in. They niaku a specialty (if
Trial Ljlises fur Opticians, Lens Cabinets, ■lewelers' InterchanLtealilu Sets, Kucns
Tryers, Iinpruved Meiisiirinn liuxes, Optdinelers and Kye (ilass and Spectiicle
material. Their stuck uf steel, .siilid inckel, aliiminnm, imitatiun j^dld, iiderch.anyc-
.ilile and ndii-interchangcalile franieless, /.ylunite, nililier. cum sihiir and gold eye
glasses and spect.acles is the larj^cst and must cumprcliensi\e in ('an;id;i ; and this has
liecuiiii! I hi! leadint,' head(|iiarters fur tin! Can.'idian tr.ide where everythiic^, inchidini;
special lines, su necess.iry tu the mdilcrn (ipticiaii cm lie ulitained. The Cumpany
are prepared Id .supply .any nnvelty tli.it may lie iin the market frmn time tu time.
The premises dcciipied liy the Cdinpany .at l(>8,"i Xdtre D.ame Street is n three sturey
struct 11 re, ."lOx l."!!) feet in dimensiuns, ei| nipped with all the latest iinpruved madiinery
and appliances Unuwn tu the Imsiness, driven liy electricity, .and upwards uf twenty
expert li.indsiiri' rennl.irly empldyed. Mr. M. Michael, the President uf the Cump.my,
w.is limn in IMuntreal, .and was fur many ye.irs eni,'aged in the cii,'.ir Imsiness, and is
td-d.iy diie (if (inr le.adinn and inlhienli.il Imsiness men .and citizens. Hdth .Messrs.
t'ullin and Leu .are yuiini; men uf exceptiuiial Imsiness (|iialificatidiis, and are
thurunghly pr.actical in every (U'p.artmeiit uf the Imsiness, pusst'ssing a wide rair.'e of
experience and kndwleil<,'e, nut unly as tu minute det.iils, lint the diveisilied wants iif
tile liest class uf trade thrdii^himt, Cinad.a. Mr. Leu, the Secret.ary and Treasurer, is
the Man.i^dnji Direcldr uf this Cumpany. .\11 are active, eiiter]irising and ,alile Imsi-
ness men, and are liiglil}' esteemed in the leading trade and linancial circles uf
Muiitre.il. The Cumpany pnlilisli a ver.V elalmrate and Cdinprelieiisive cat.ildgno
which will be sent Id membera df tho trade (Hi upplicatiuii. Tliu lulephuno call is
Nil. H:.'-', and all diders receivj pninipt attention.

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MOMTRWL COFFK AMD SPICE SHI MILLS

The importance of Montreal as a
great centre of trade and coniinurce
IS aliunilantly demonstrated by a
review of the representative eslali-
lisiiments which are here perma-
nently located. An excellent illiis-
tralion of this is afforded in the
extensive McjiUnal Coffee and Spice
Steam Mills of Messrs, S. H. & A.
S. lowing, located at 55 Cote street.
They have secured an excellent
reputation in trade circles as im
porters, wholesale dealers and fjrind-
ers of rolfees anil spices, andinaiiu-
iacturers of baking powder ami
grocers' sundries, tlieir hou'.e iMving
been established in 1S.13 ; and today
they have on their books customers
who have bought goods continuous'
ly since the foundation ot the house.
This extensive business w.is founded
by the late Mr. Samuel Ksving.
under the name of .Samuel liuing
iSi Son. In 1S60 Mr. Samuel Kwing
retired after an honorable and
successful career, and was succeed-
ed by his .sons, Messrs. S. II. S:
A. S. Kwing. Mr. S. II, Kuiiig
retired in 189^, and Mr. A. S.
liwing, now sole proprietor, is
carrying on the business under the
old firm name of '■ S II. & A, S.
Kwing, This business uas started
on Notre I lame street, th(^n it was
removed to King street, and iu 18-6
to 65,67 and 69 St. James street, a
substantial double basement four-
story building, 44 x 00 feet in area,
fully equipped with the latest im-

S. II. & A. S. K\VlX(i, Pioiniclors.

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55 Cote Street.

proviMl grinding and roasting ma-
chinery ,is well as other appliarices
known to tne trade, operated by a
Iweiily-horse power ste.ini engine.
These premises, however, having
proved too small for their neces-
sities, the firm will move May ist,
i.SiJI, to their new mills on I.agaii-
clic!tiere and Cote streets where
they have a three story building,
having an area of gi x .(5 leet in
dimensions. Their coffees include
Mocha, Java, M.iracaibo, Ceylon,
etc., "Willisun's" Turkey and Dande-
ion coflees, which are famous
througlidut the entire Dominion for
tluir purity, strength and il.ivor
Con^-uiners of the firm's coffees
prefer them to all oth rs, and the
best proof of their iiopul.irity is
shown in the heavy and growing
trade tr.uisacted in them. The
priiirip.il secret is, that the firm is
thniuughly experienced in judging
qualities. The s.ime high standard
cli.iracterizes their ground spices,
li.iking powder, mustard and grocers'
suiulries, which have no superiors
in C.in.ida or elsewliere for (piality
and uniform excellence. Orders by
mail or telegraph are immediately
tilled at the lowest possible prices,
and the trade of the firm now
extends throughout all sections of
the Dominion and Newfoundland
Coflees and spices are likewise
ground for the trade, while 17 men
are employed in the house, and
they al.so have travelling salesmen
on the road.

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AMES-HOLDEN CO.

I.iniited, of Montreal.
43 VICTORIA SQUARE.

^ Boots, Shoes and Rubbers.

THF, in.innf.icinrc nf Imois and shnes forms one of the leadinj,' fuatiircs of trade in
Monlrc.il and is represenlcd by many enlerprising and solid houses. Chief
ainonj; thrse is lliil of the Amcs-Ilolden Co , I.imiled, of Montreal, which enjoys
tlie distinction of lieing the oldest eslahlishment of the kind in the Hominion of Canada.
It was founded more than
forty years ago, in the year
1S5 (, the original title being
Messrs. Childs, Scholes &
Amos. Later, Mr. K. Mil-
lard succeeded Mr. Scholes,
the style being changed to
Ames, Millard I'i Co., and
m 1871 Mr. J. C. Ilolden
purchased Mr. Millard's in-
terest, and the litleof Ames,
Ilolden AC o. was adopted.
A further change is now
tteing arranged in the per-
sonnel and status of this
house, viz.: the formation of
an incorporated company
havingacapilalof S(ioo,ooo,
to be called the Ames- Ilol-
den Co , I.imitedi of Mont-
real. During all these years
a constantly increasing
business has been done, its
r.imifications extending not
only to all parts of the older
provinces, but throughout
the imnunse and rapidly
developing country west as
far .is the Pacific coast. In
all parts of the Dominion
the lirm have boiue an
enviable reputation for promptitude, integrity, and high quality of the goods
they manufacture. Mr. J. C. Holden, to whose energy and foresight the present
position of the firm ,ts the leading concern of its kind iq Canada is Largely due, is now
ihe sole proprietor, and will retain a coutrolling interest in its affairs, and have under

his able supervision both the manuf.ictory and the wholesale business throughout the
country. The premises in this city consist of a solid stone structure, covering nearly
half a block, on the corner of \'ictoria square and Jurors street. It contains four sp.icious
floors and basement, and is completely equipped with all the l.itest improved machinery

and appliances known to
the trade. ( )n an average
300 workiiien are sle.idily
employed, and the daily
output of the factory is
very large 'Ihi: siiix'rior-
ity of the Ames, Ilolden
ct Co s boots and shoes is
vouched for by all who
have ever tested their
merits, and the great and
growing dem.ind for their
produr:tions which exists
in this country, where the
extremes of heat and cold,
wet and drought are to be
found, is the best evidence
of the perfection to which
this industry has been
bronglit by the firm. In
ndditiim to the manufac-
ture and wholesale trade
ill boots and shoes, Messrs.
.Ames. Ilolden & Co. are
the exclusive s.iles agents
for thefiranby KubberCo.,
whose productions justly
merit the reputation they
have acquired in all sec-
tions of the Dominion.
The provisional directors
for the n"\v company,
Messrs J.C. Holden. lO K.
Ames and \V. A. Nlatlev,
arc gentlemen of standing
in Montreal, who are well
qualified by pr.actical ex-
perience and business abil-
ity to assume the responsibilities connected with their position. The f.icilities of the
Company for carrying on their business profitably from their Montreal heachpiarters,
and from their branch houses in Toronto, Winni] eg and Victoria, were never greater
than now, and tliose_ may well consider themsuhes fortunate who are able to secure
shares in so solid, ri^putable and prosperous a concern.

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li'tust'Iiaswun a niiti'c cn-
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fif ti-adftliaii tliat..f A.S. ,V \V.
H. .Masloniian. Tills lirni ismn-
dnctinn ii Imsinr'.s that is unr nf
tlic niiisl, tiiiK'-iKiniiivil in tliu
Doiiiiniiin.

It was ill 1822 that Mr.
Christ. i|ilu-r Maslrriiian, thu
grandfather (if the pivaeiit |iiii-
))ri"t(irs, liei.<aii the! ]iiHvisiiPii
i.usiness in this eity, and de-
veh>[ied an iniport.mt and llnnr-
ishiii',' trade. In 184.'! he was
snceeeded liy his sen, IMr.
William Masternian. "Iid Odli-
linned tn d.i a steailily inl.iiu'inn
trade n| nil tlji^ s.iiiie tli.ir.iU'.^li,
iiivietieal and h.m.ii.dilo lines .i.s
his f.ither.

!n lH,S:t his snns, ^lessis. .\.
.'^. .'ind W. II. M.astei-.m, \ih.i
h.iil fur years been aelively
a.sscieiate.l ill the l.'isiiu:ss, and
!..hI aciiii'ied ii thnriiUijh kimw-

MA8TERMANS RETAIL DEPARTMENT

led^'o <if its overy detail, siic-
eee'ded 1«> the ]irnpriet..islii|i,
iincler tlie existiie,' n.iine and
st'le. 'I'hey were formerly
loeated on Albert Street, lint
]iressure of trade mid lu^ed i f
enlarged facilities eoinpelled
tlieir removal, and in 18^i.^> tliey
eaiiie to their present extensive
premises, so desiralily loeated
on Notre l)aiiiet>iveet, h,ivin'_'
the most direet faeilities liotli
as to shipping of goods, and
reeeiving of '.ve stoeli, l.ulli by
rail and wa.er. Their packing
house cove s an are.-i of "iLHIIK
Hi|iiare fe. t, iind is one of the
iiiiist per'.ectly ecpiipped ill tile
llominiiM, having all the niod-
erii improveinents, inclnding
several speciid features that re-
lieet great credit ni" n the eli-
terpriseof thepropriitiirs. Snell
for eXiiinplo as ii splendid
.Vitesian well, sunk upon the
premises to a depth of HdKfeet,
and which insures a never-f.-»il-
iiig supply of pure, clear water,
r.iiilering the linn indepen-
dent ot the t'ily Warier Woiks,

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MOXTRKAL, TIIK M K ri!( »1>()LI,S OF CANADA, I l-USTRATKI).

mill giviiii^ tlioiii alHiiKliinri' of wiilcr fur nV ]iui|m.m>s at muii'ly iiciiniiml cost.
AiKitliL'i- foiitiii'o is tlial, lluy liavo [Jilt ill iiii iiiik']n'iicleiit oloctrii; lij^lit |jliiiit of
tliuirowu, furnishing nil lliu iiic.-iniloscent mid iire lights re(|iiiii'(l thrimghnut tliu
premisea, thus reudoring them iiidopondeiit of the lighting ooinpauiea.

A conipleto and improved artificial freezing apparatus has been put in, their
refrigerating capacity lieing some twenty-five tuns of ice per day. All parts of
the works sliuw systematic (irgaiiizatiuii, and the utmost care and cleanliness
attend all the processes of curing an<l packing.

the export an.l shipping t'v.-le, wliili^ their retail defiartment, including stalls Xoa.
H, il, 10, 11 and l'^ St. Ann's Market, docs one of the most extensive high cli sa
trades in the Jletropolis. The house has won its high position in the trace hy
reiison of it.s strict integrity, marked enterprise and unrivalled facilities.

Their " Swan Brand " of hama is recognized the world over as one that insures
the highest ipiality, cou]iled with a delicacy of flavor, tenderness ami skill in
curing that h;is no eipial, and their full capacity is lunMlcd to copi; with the grow-
ing demand coming from all parts of the world.

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The I'lfiii does .all its sl.iuu'htcrin',' at the l).imininn .Mi.cllnjr, St. Ilciiii, and
select tlifir hogs with strict rcg.-ird to superior ipiality. .Ml iuc;ils are siilijecled to
rigid inspection, iiiid their hr.and of liuus. liacon and .shoulders is dcscrveiUy
fimous throughout Canada .-iiid in Kuiope. The liiiu is now sl.iiiglitering an
average of 'J.MI ho.^s daily, curing, packing .iiii: dealing m, at wholesali' and
retail idl kinds of pork, hams, tiacon, shoulders, sau.sages, etc. Si\ty hands
I'.nd twenty-two teams are emiiloyed. The linn make a specialty of supplying

Their Ir.ide extends all ovit tlu 'lominion and also with tho export houses,
and the indu-ttv is one- of the grciitest value to tho metropolis, iho firm furniah-
iii_' employment to many men, and tho tnidis is yearly increasing in volume.

The Messrs. Masterman are iiopnlar yotnig hnsiness men, who give close por-
son.il ilireclioii to their concern. They are active members of the Hoard of Trade,
and ai-corda hearty si'pport to .ill measure-: calcel.!,ted to advance the city's intcreBts,
,nid are in every w.iy worlliy of (he great success tlley have uchievod,
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TB[IL COLD STORAGE AMD FREIG CO

604 to 610 St. Paul Street and 61 to 69 William Street.

Offices 604 St. Paul Street.

s ercctdl o'l William street, so that the company's
I whole block fronting on both St. Paul and

ST, I'/M'J. STIllil.r Hl^l'.DINU

The leading cold storage establishment in Canada is undoubtedly the
Montreal Cold Storage and Freezing Company, whose offices and ware-
house are situated at 604 to 610 St. Paul street and 61 to 69 William streec,
and cover a block of land 125 x 240 feet with a total storage capacity fr
400,000 packages butter or clieese.

The company began business in April, ii^93, in the St. Paul street
premises, and although that buikling in itself represented the largest cold stor-
age wareliou>-e in (~anada, the first year's business provt<i it to be altogether
too small. Land adjoining having been secured, a new wareliou.se of
larger capacity w
premises now occupy
William streets.

The Montreal (."old Storage and Pre^/mp Co.s warehouse is the only coid
storage wareliouse in Canada refrigerated without ice, which it, replaced
by the most improved refrig' rating i)lant niamifactured, the entire ware-
house being cooled by tiie celebrated " Pictet " plant, -.viiicli has been
installed at an outlay of over $30,000. The plant con„.jts of a 150 li. p.
Whitehill Corliss engine and twin gas compresser of same size ; brine tank
(capacity about 20,000 gallons) and condenser tank, each furnislied with
electric welded copper c ils, brine pumps and all other accessories of
corresponding dimensions, steam being supplied by two boilers of 250 ii. p.

The warehouse is divulec' into thirty-eight sections, each eipiipjied
witli an indepeiulent system of brine coils, so arranged that any desired
temperature may be obtained by regulating the coiis, of which there are from
three to seven in each section, the entire system representing abo't 100,000
feet of pipe.

Accommoiiatioii is thus alTor<led for all kiiulh of merchandise with
separate sec tions lor every class of goods, each of which is carried .ii the

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

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temperature most adapted to
best preserve it.

The warclioiiHc is centrally
situated midway between the
Grand Trunk and Canadian
Pacific railway frciglit stations,
near tlie wharves and shipping
offices and in the immediate
vicinity of all the liading produce
and fruit rect.ivin^,' and exporting
establishments ui the city.

The advantages of artificial
refrigeration are many and sc
great that in all the l.irge cities
in the Fnit((I States refrigeration
Iiy means of ice is a thing of
the past.

Canaiia, owing to the rapid
development of the cheese in-
dustry during the past ten years,
is now the greatest cheese
exporting country in th(! world,
while Montreal has .ilready
firmly established her claim to a
foremost jilace among the great
fruit markets of the continent,
owing to the ever successful
spring trade sales of Mediter-
ranean hulls, wliich have jearly
increased until now navigation
is opened at this ])ort each spring
by the arrival of ocean craft
ladened with lemons and oranges
from Mediterranean ports, which
land their cargoes amounting to
hundreds of thousands of pack-

ages in splendid condition to be sold at auction to
buyers from all quarters of America. Under such
circumstances there certainly is room in Montreal
for a iirst class refrigerator, and judging by its first
year's business we unhesitatingly predict for tiii,
Montreal Cold Storage and Freezing Co. a • jry pros-

perous career. The officers are gentlemen fully under-
standing every detail of their business, and no pains
will be spared to give satisfaction to all customers.
Before placing goods in refrigerators elsewhere '■ j
would advise all to see this new and complete estab-
lishment first.

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WII.I.IAM STUEKT IllILDINO.

LAURENT, LAFORCE & BOURDEAU

MANUl'ACTL'HEUS, IMl'DU.KKS AND DliAI.EKS IN

f l;^J\IOSANE) Of^G;^NS

r-iS 1037 Notrt Dame Street,

MOj^TltEALi,

LAURENT, LAFOl^CE & BORDEAU.

PIANOS AND ORGANS,
1637 Notre Dame Street.

The piano and organ trade has assnmeil pron . ilons of enormous magnitude in Canada, due to the
iacreaslng wealth and cultivation of her population, and a piano is now found m almost every house. A firm
which has had much to do with tho introduction of pianos and cabinet orKans into Canadian homes is the widely
known old house of Messrs. Laurent, Laforce it liourdeau, of No. lOjy Notre Dame street.

The busmess was established in 1S52 by Messrs. Laurent and Laforce. In iS5o Mr. I.aurent died, and
the business continued unuer the title of Laurent, l.aforce & Co., a Mr. Rivard being admitted into co partnership.
The business was steadily developing, the firm pursuing the most honorable methods and being noted for deal-
ing in only the best makes of pianos. The death of Mr. liivard occurred in 1887, followed by the adinission
of Mr. Uourdeau to co-partnership, under the e.sistiug title of Laurent, Laforce A liourdeau, Mr, Laurent's
name being permanently retained.

The firm have large and beautifully fitted up warerooms, where ihey carry a full slock of pianos, both
in upright and concert grand styles. Here can be found a nninbir of the justly celebrated Hardman I'lanos, of
New York ; the CJerhard.Heintznian pianos, of Toronto ; tlie Wormwith, of Kingston; also the deservedly popular
Thomas organs, of Woodstock, t)nt. l'"roin this immense stock the most critical can readily select an instru-
ment that will afford the utmost satisfaction both as to tone, touch, durability and beauty of case, etc. Their
pianos have always proved just as represented, and the house has a most enviable record, its instruments
proving all right after the severest usage over a term of years. I'rices are very low, while terms are made to
suit the convenience of all. The llardmau pi.-'.nos are the best American m.ake, with a tone and singing quality
of surpassing excellence, and they are much preferred by those desiring an .American instrument. The pianos
of Toronto make are also deservedly popular, and are in every reipect splendid instruments, warranted to give
good service. The firm also carry a full slock of violins, banjos, guitars and the smaller musical instruments,
and deal in all the issues of sheet music. Two travellers are on the road, while the city trade is ol a very
important character.

The building occupied is of four flats, 40 feet by 100 in dimensions, and is well arranged for the accom-
modation Oi the business. The top flats are used for rep.Tiring and the manuf.aclure of strings for pi.inos, etc.,
while the lower fiats are devoted to showrooms, and are handsomely fitted up. This is the place to buy or
hire :> piano, and those who fail to see this immense stock before making a selection will be doing themselves
an injustice.

Mr. Augu.ste I^aforce was born in lioucherville, and is an accomplished professor of music. He was for
many years the organist in St. Peter's and St. James' churches, and is very widely and favorably known in
musical circles.

Mr. liourdeau was born in Chaieauguay Co.. and has been for twenty years a permanent resident of
Montreal, and ahva>s actively identified with the piano and orgar trade. He is a member of the Chambro de
Commerce, and of the Order of Foresters, being Chief Hanger of Duvernay Lodge, No. 1271.

Kolh Messrs. Laforce and Bourd'eau are recognized authorities upon the pianoforte and all other mu.i-
cal instruments, and this with thdir known ability and integrity, the public can purchase here, fully relying ii'
their guarantee of a perfect instrument—the best of its class.

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Eniil i^owriy cSc Q.

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li[ACTUR[RS OF AMD 0[AL[RS IN KIO GLOVES

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TRADE V AFK DEPOSEE

176'^ Notre Dame Street.

A noticeable feature of industrial activity (luriii'j; recent yoars in the D itiiiiiou of Canada has Ikiu tiic htt-adily incrcasiii}^ dcniaiul for kid
gloves of tlie best quality and ill the latest styles. Aaioni,' the If uliuK houses engaged in supplying,' this deinand in this city, probably noi.e are
more prominent or more prosperous Ihau the well-known eoncei n of Emil Pewiiy & (^^o., whose fine office and wareroonis are located in the Sun
Life Building, at i 766 Notre Dame street. Althout,'h e.st.iliMshed but a little more than six years in Montreal, liie firr, nas, by force of cnerfjy,
ability, keen intelligence and the superiority of the goods made and handled, lunh up a trade at onre large and substantial, .iiul of such a char.icter
as would reflect the highest credit upon a intuh older house. Tiie premises occupied are central and coiiiniodiot:.;, idiupnsiiig a fine floor, jo x 80
feet in dimensions, handsomely fitted up and providetl with all the accessories necessary 'or the advantageous display of goo Is. Tiie slock carried
is at all times very large and complete, comprising gloves of all grades, sizes, shades and styles, whii h are oflered to the public at '.'le lowest prices
CO. isistent witii good quality. Most of the goods are of their own nianuf.ieture and are supplied direct from their extensive aid well-equipped
factory in Grenoble, France, at wb'.c!; centre the best kid gloves used throughout the world are made. Mr. Pcwny has an obliging and efficient
staflof assistants, who, under the manogemert of Mr. Richard Patton, aid him both in the Montreal house and as travelling representatives
throughout all parts of the country. Their trad'; is high class and extensive, covering the whole of the Dominion of Canada and being also
connected with many of the neighboring cities of the United States. One vcrj' evident advantage in dealing with this house is that being
theinselv(\s manufacturers then; is no importer's or wholesaler's profit to be added to the price retailers have to pay, a. id as a coiise(iuence they
are in a position to ofTer advantages to their customers of the most valuable nature, 'i'he other partn r, Mr. Paul Naudin, Judge of the
Tribunal of Commerce, resides in Grenoble, I'Vance, where he has under his iinineiliate personal supervision the manufactory, whose extensive
interests in Europe render the maintenance of braiich houses in Paris and London necessary. The commercial relations of the firm are
widespread, its facilities for manufacturing and dealing in high-grade gloves arc unsurpassed and its connections are the best possible, while the
management of their business lias ever been characterized by the highest integrity and liberality. N!r. i^ewny, who is alternately on the
American and European continents, is a native of .\ustria, and is thoroughly conversant with all the details of the business, having prosecuted tlie
same for years in the old country, and fully luiderstands the requirements of the best classes of customers. He is a thorough" business man of
sterling qualities and endowed with those high principles of niere.intile rectitude and honor wliich entitle him to the respect and esteem in which
he is hi Id by the community.

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/ILBEI^T G. LEWIS
Meal Estate dt Insui'ance

Temple Building, 185 St. James Street.

KSTKAN'Ci; TO ri'.MI'IJ', I!I •II.DING.

roicniost amonj; lliosu \:\\o have a high st.iiKHng in real ustate circles
in this cit}' and its suburbs is Mr. Albert E. Lewis, whose office is most
eligibly located on the ground floor of the Temple Builduig. Mr.
Lewis brings a wide range of practical experience to bear
in this enter[)rise, coupled with an intimate knowledge of the
respective advantages jf t' e various residental and business sections
of the citv. Mr. I^ewis war born in Montreal, but leu home at the age
of seventeen and spent four years trading among the South Sea Islands.
The cattle boom of iS8o found him on the Texas Frail with cattle bound
for northern pasiures. Locating in Oregon, he engaged in ranching
most successfully and relurned to Montreal a few years since. In 1890
lie established himself in the general real estate and loan business, which
he has since conducted with uniform success and prosperity. He is
special agent for the best situated properties m the norlh end of the city
and the municipalities adjoining. He also handles property for non-
residents, t.diiiig charge of esl.itrs in all details, and is an active member
of the Montreal Real Estate Exchange.

® eARROLL BF^eS.,®

PRACTICAL SANITARIANS,

Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters,

TIJM AND SHEET-II^ON WOf^KERS.
HEATING BY HOT WATER ^ 795 Craig St., near St. Atitoine.

4 SPFOIAI TV T / :>^ o (

A SPECIALTY.

TFLEPHONE IB34.

One of the most reliable and successful houses in its line in this section of Montreal
is th:U of Messrs. Carroll Hrothers, practical sanitarians, plumbers, gas and steam fit-
ters, whose slore and workshops are situated at 795 Craig street, ne^r St. .-Vntoine.
This flourishing business was established in 18S5 by ^!essrs. Carroll Hrotliers, who con
ducted it till i8.S<), when Mr. I'. Carroll became sole proprietor. Mr. Carroll is a
thoroughly pr.actical and experienced sanitary engineer and plumber, who emplojs
constantly twenty-two competent workmen. His business premises are (juite large ani
he has on hand a superior stock of lead and iron pipe, bath tubs, water closets, hydrants,
sinks, gas fixtures, boilers, etc., and m.akes a specialty of heating buildings tjy means of
hot water or steam. Contracts for the complete plumbing and fitting up of buildings
with healing apparatus, electric and mei hanical bells, etc., are entered inti ,• Mr.
Carroll, who is always ready at any n^e to give estimate-^ for jobs in his line, ,xnd all
work which is entrusted to him is rxecuted in a first class manner and guaranteed,
is all done under Ins personal supervision and at prices as low as are consistent
with good work. He has lately completed a considerab! .umber of buildings, amongst
others, St. .\nthony Church, eleven buildings for Mr. John P. Whalen, on Hutchin-
son street, two dwellings for Mr. \V. T. McGrail, on Dorchester street and the resi-
dences of .Vld. Cunningham, Shuter street. Dr. Kingston, Gherbrooke street, I'. Mc-
Crorys, Cathednd street, I". McCabe, Butler street, and many others to the entire
satisf.iction of patrons. Mr Carroll has likewise done a large amount of work for
the Montreal Gas Co. and has recently lif-'d up large stores for Messrs. Mule air liros.,
Notre Dame street. Miss IJ.iyes, Bleury street; Mrs. R. Gunn, Notre Dame street; Mr.
T. H. Mathews, Commissioners street, his work being unsurpassed for reliability and
workmanship. .Mr. Carroll was born in Ireland and was brought by hi:; parents to
Montreal when only four years old and has continually since then made his home
ill this city. His record is st.u'i that he is most highly regarded for his mechani.
cal skill, integrity and reliability. In social circles lie is also very popular, and is
,1 member of several fraternal and benefit societies,

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THE

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E. B. EDDY CO

MANUFACTURERS OF

PAPER, MATCHES, WOODENWARE,

Indurated Fibre Ware, Etc.

HEADQUARTERS, HULL, CANADA.

/■■^> .Montreal Branch, 318 St. James Street.

1 HIS illustration shows the Montreal Branch at 318 St. James street, one of
A the K. B Hddy Company's many brandies and aRcncies scattered throughout
Canada, in every part of which the name of Tht; iC. B. ICddy C'o. is known as makersof
the ubiiiuitons " liddy Match," woodenware, indurated fibre ware, washboards, etc.,
and also as the proprietors of the largest and most tlourishinj,' pulp and paper mills in
Canada. It is nearly fifty years ago since these people first be^an the sale and manu-
facture of matches, after which followed pails, tubs, washboards and woodenware of all
kinds, then indurated fibre ware, then sulphite pulp; and about two years ago the
company began the manufacture of paper. Today they have the largest and best
equipped paper mills in Canada, with a daily output of over thirty tons of print, book,
news, colored poster, tissue, tissue manilla, writinr; manilla, manilla and brown wrap-
ping papers, wood board, Bristol board, etc., etc., all of which is conti.lently recom-
mended by the trade as the best and cheapest on the ni.irkel. It is a great tribute to
the energy and business enterprise ol Mr. Eddy and his associates, that within two
years they have succeeded in disposing of the output of so extensive a plant for the
manufacture of paper to the largest and most important newspaper proprietors, manu-
facturing stationers and paper dealers in the Dominion. They have rtcenlly put in,
at a large cost, a complete plant of the latest and most improved machinery for
manufacturing a superior grade of paper, and are prepared to now turn out a class of
paper that cannot be eipialled in the Dominion. Of the articles which first made the
name of K. B. Kddy a household word in the land there is little need for us to speak.
The nearly fifty years of use and trial by everyone of Eddy's .Matches, and their ever-
increasing popularity and sale, speak more for their excellence than volumes of praise
could do, and the same stamp of superiority is on everything turned out of the huge
works at Hull. Taper, woodenware, w.ishbuards, indur.ited ware, etc in lart, every-
thing bearing the name of li. B. EiUly has but one quality — the best, and is sold on its
merits at a fair price. The Montreal premises, as will bo seen by illustration, comprise
a spacious building, with offices, sample rooms, storage, etc , where a full line of the
company's goods are kept in stock, and whence orders can be filled with the utmost
promptness and despatch. The ollicers of the company are : E. B. ICdily, I'resident ,
S. S. Cushman, Vice-I'resident ; \V. H. Rowley, Secretary-Treasurer and Director:
C. H Millen, General Superintendent and Director ; J. j Gormully, (J. C, Solicitor
and Director. The manager at Montreal is a ileservedly popular business man,
noted for sound judgment, untiring energy and careful attention to the wishes of
patrons, and who has succeeded in placing the company in the lead in the line of
gocds manufactured in the Province of yuebec.

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Proprietors

liPiiii

Nos. 86 to 3-^ GREV NUN STREET

FOli umTiy .vonrs iimily .ill the wall-
p.llirl- MSOll ill raillll'lll H.IS illl|l(,ltcil

fi-.iiii (ii-c-it Mi-it.iiii, Kr.iiKo iiiiil tliu
liiii.-.l Stjitrs, lint latterly tliniiii.|i tlui
i'iKT','y, skill iiikI n'Kciiirci'H of oiii' iiiami-
faotiirei'.s tlu-sc lt'ii'iIs iiiv mnv pioiliu'wl
ill tlio l>i>iiiiiiiciii iiiiit(.' fi|iia! tn llu' liust
iiii|iiirti'il fidiii aiirnail. In tliis cmiiu'i:-
tii.ii sju'i-ial rcfciviicu is iiiadi' to tlio
leprusi'iitativu iiml prutji-fssivi' Minitreiil
linuiif Mi^sr.s. .Inliii (.'. Walsuii iV: Co.,
liiauiif.ifluivis of liiii. wall p.ipiTs, wliosu
(.'aiiacl.i Wall I'apor F.itfi.iy is loivitfil at
HI) to IM (ircy Nun slivi't. This artistif
ami iisi.fiil iiiilii.-ilry was foiliiili'il in |S,SI)
liy .Messrs. \\ai.s..ii ,V McArtliiir, wlio
n.naiii'ted it till M,S4, wlini .Mr. .I.,liii C.

Wiit.soii siurei.iK-il to the ( trol. In

18Hi> Mes.srs. llu!.'li Watson and F. .S.
Foster iiou.iiiie partners, the linn lieing
known hy the title of ".lohii ('. Watson
i<: Co." They lirin;.' a wide rani,'u of pr.ic-
tieal experiiiiee to hear, and hy reason of
their sound jiid:;inenl, eorreet taste and
enterprise are well litted to eater to the
wants ofn erilieal trade. The f.ietoiy is
ii spaeioiis live-storey linil(liiis,r, lolJx HKJ
feet in area, fully ei|nipped with the litest
improved presses anil machinery, oper-
iited hy n superior 7."> horse power steam
engine. Here (iO .skilled hands arc
employed, and the trade of the linn now
e.vteiids llniiii;,dioiit llie entire Dominion,
Ncwfolilidliiiul and the West Indies. They

inannfiiPtnre exfeiisivtly lino wall )i;ipci-s
of all ;..;rades. wliieli f.ir lie.iiity, desi'oi,
ipiality, eolor and general exeelleiiee are
inisnrpa.ssed liy the most noted Kiiropean
or .\iiieriean house:;. Kaeh season's
stoeU is entirely new, of oiiijinal colors
and designs, and ever oH'uriii!,' new at-
tr.ielioiis to the trade ami 2'"''lie.
They ohtain many of their ino.st
heanlifiil p.atlerns from eelehrated de-
siuneis in I'aris, London .ind the I'nited
States, and the demand for their jjoods
is ste.idily inere.-isint; in all seetions.
Orders are tilled with eaie and dispateh,
iind complete satisfaction is jjn.iranteed
patioiis. Mr. J. C. Watson was lioin in
tilas^^ow, Seotl.ind, hut has resided in
Alontrea! ffir the List ■■)'r> years, while Mr.
Huijli \\'atsoii is also a native of (ilasyi>w,
and .Mr. F. S, Fo.-ler of (Intario. fhey
are widely known fcir their aliility and
strict proliity, and iire very popular in
trade circles. iMr. ,). C. W.itson is a
meniher of the Uoard of Trade iiikI City
('lull, and pri^vioiisly represented the
Centre w.ird in the Hoaid of Aldermen.
They .ire .all tlioroiij,dily experienced .iii I
eap.-ilil(! liiisiness men, and nndeistai.d
their liiisine.ss in its every det.ail. This
is the only wall pajier ni.iniifactorv in
Canada that received an award at' the
World's Fair in com|ietition with
Americm and Fiiro|pe.an llrms.

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XyE SUIN LIF^E ASSURANCE CO,

. . . Corner NOTRE DAME, ST. ALEXIS AND HOSPITAL STREETS . . .

riAlII'KK never w.'is ;i timo iji the liistory nf civi-
'^1'-' li/eil iialiciils wlieii the iiii|ii.i t.iiiee " of sunie
.1 fu;in !•! lit'i' leisiir.iiiee M:ts mi iiiiivei-sally rueni,'-
iii/.eil .'IS .'It pi-i.'siiil. With tlie ni|ii(l iiieiv.iHc (if knnw-
le(li,'e uiiil iiilelliyi'iice, life aHsiiriiiiee hiis emiie to lie
reeiiUliizuil licit iisu liixiiiy within the riKieh only of the
ui'.ilthy, Imt all nlwohite neees.sity, and lliosi' in the
liiiihlle waIkH of lilii are now irioie ;,'enerally assured
Ihaii evef ln-foro, The head i|iiaiters of one of the
^sll■onJ^est and niost |inis|ii-rous life assmanee ori;ani-
zatioiis on the Noilh Aineiieaii Conliiieiit is hualeil in
this eity. Wo ivfer to The Sun Lifu Assuiaiii'e Coin-
pany of Canada. Ill IHiu this eonipany ereeterl, at
a cost (if Ji^lTri.tHK), the nia^nilieeiit linildin;; it now
oeeilpies on Notro Dame, St. .\lexis and Hospital
.Sti-eeis. The .Sim Life was founded ill 1H71, and its
inaii.e.;enient has always lieeii distinL;iiished foi'eoiiserv-
atisiii, soiiiiiliie: ., and lilieiality toward poliey holders.
.\s a conseipienee it has Income ri'eo^ni/.ed as one
of the liest eonipanies in whiili to seek the necess.ary
piotcetion for those deiieiiileni upon the waf^e e.arner
for their support. The reeoid of the company is one
of which its p.itrous nuist justly he jiroiid. The .mioiinl
of life assiir.inees in force .laniiary 1st, 1S1I4, was
•SL'T.''*!"',--"; new life applicilions received duriiiL;
IS'.K! s!l,.-,:i!l,(HIII, ,-111 increas.^ over 18',)L' of ne.irlv
S1,1KI1|,()II(I. The Sim Life .\ssiirance Company.. ^f
Canad.i issues policies in all approved plans, and has
intniduced many luoch-rn and attractive features, which
have lieeii hi'^^hly appreciated. Its principal foiiils of
policy (which are all imcoiiditional) are .-is follows:
oidin.iry life, limited payment life, endownieiit, .semi-
endownient, survivorship endowment and the coupon
endowment lioiid. The return )ireiuiuni .and reserves
dividend fealures ma;, lie applied to any of the policies
issued liy the company. Space will not permit lis to
1,'ive a del.iiled description of the many liiyhly .iltrac
live forms of assuranci^ uiveii hy The Sim Life. .Siillicc
it to .sayth.it not only wealthy merclianlsand tinaiiciers
.ire now carry iiu,' policii^s iiitliiscoinp.iiiy ot an ainoun'
formerly not drcimed of, hut thousands ot those in
the middle classes li.ivo av.ailed themselves of the
forms of assurance which ,ire specially adapted for tliuae
m luuduratu circuiuiituiict's.

The ollicers and directors of the conipaiiyare Itoherl
son .M.ac.iul.ay, Ksip, rresidi'iil ; lion. .\. W. •>^'ilvi<>,
senator, \'ice-l're»idelil ; Uoliert .\ndcrson, Ks'p, capi
talist and vice-president Mia'chaiils' liank ; \V. J.
Wilhall. Ksip, capit.alisi, vice-president <.,)iieliec
liank ; .Mex. .Macphcrsoii, Ksip, wholc.s.ile hardware
merchant .'iiid manufacturer; .1,-iiiiesTasker, ICsip, capi-
talisliS. II. Kwiiiir. K.sip, capitalist, director .Molsons
Hank. jMnrdock M.ickeiizie. l'!si|.,wliolcsahMm'rch,int ;
.1. I'. Cle;,diorii, lOscp, wliolesale dry i^omis merch.int.
Iiirectors; |{. M.-icaul.iv, niaiia';inj,' direclor; (Icoiije
Wilkiiis, iM.D., M.K.i'.S,, Kn^land, chief medical
ollicer ; T. 11. Macaulay, secretary and actuary: Ira.
r.. Tliaver, superintendeiil of a;,'eiicies ; liank of Scot -
l.inil, London, K.C., liankcis in Kii'.;laiid. A more
thoroughly representative liody of capitalists and hiisi-
ness men could not have lieeii 'j.-ithcred together,
and under their direction .and supervision the con-
tinued suceesa and increasing business of the Sun Life
is assured.

.Ml policies ave jilaiiily worded, and free from
all amlii-uous plirascoloiiy. The business of the
company is accomplished .at a low expense, thus milk-
ing,' its returns to |iolicy lioldeis much lari^er
than can be realized olsi^wliere. Mr. K. Macaulay
the President and ManaiiiiiL^ Director, siiccceilcd .Air.
Thos. Workman live ye'ars a.Ljo, who was one of the
oriLjinators of the coiniiany, and in him tluy have an
,ible and ener^'etic inan,ij;er, and one who will always
look to patrons lieii s,' treated in a lilieial manner.

The company's buildiiii,' is one (if the li.iiidsomest in
the city. It is' a live storey and basi.'iiu'iit structuie.
facinj,' on Notre D.ime street. The olliccs of the com-
pany are tinished in solid cherry in b.-mk style, mid are
provided with every modern luxury and convenience.
.More than tweiity-hve clerks are re'.'ularly employed.
The company now transacts an enormous business,
extending: tliroiii,diout the Dominion of C.in.id.i. (ireat
liiilainand Kiiroiie, .and iieces.sarily employs a larije
number of agents. The new business of the eomp.auy
last yc'ar was not only t^re.iter than that secured by
the company (Uiriut,' any previousyear, but also greaier
than that secured by any other Caimdiun coiiipany in
this or any other year.

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■^W^T.TER F^TJL, ZF^TVCILTT O-ROCER, ZSTo. 2355 S'P. C^THEIillTE ST.

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No I>ranc'i of incrointile nctivity in tho city of Mmit-
i-cal i-i of iihii-c impi>rt,iiK'i> tliiiii tlmt nl lliu lino
f;iiiilly ni'"i'''i'.V tr.iili'. 'I'lii! (uiiimiit .if wipiUil
jlivi'StiMl ill tills iiiisiiicss i.s l.'ir^'c, .■iiid hiiium^' t\\v li.-;ul.
illy yrocii-s nf thr city will lir fniin,) mmiy i,f ,,iir must
aide inul li.'inl Wdi-kiin,' Imsiness niuii. A iviircscntativc

M.introiil «.k1 itM sulmrbs. He occcupies n Rpacious fimling horo tho choiceMt nntl freshest goods in tho mar.

t»u siiiry ;ui.l l.iseni.nt ImiUliii,; •J.ixlL'O foc't ill nrea, Uot at lowest ouirei.t market rates. In the line .,f

with two storj- liiiok warehimse in the roar. The Kroneli eaiiiieil ai„l ,irosorve,l f I pr,«lnetH such as

ock sanoii.tlie hiie.st ami lar,-est in .M„„t,v,al. ni- peas, imislir n.s, ..ap'ois. nanline,,, o to., this struck

reli lo 1 nil u'T T' "^'''V T'""- ,H'" '"'"' '"" »'"''■'>• '^""»" ■•""' l"">-""'i^-l •" •VMiiire any ', 11-

rehalile liiamLs of oaiinoa yuocb, relishes and fruits ,n i.ieiit al om- hands. Such staples a.s teas, collbis

member of this trade is Mr. Walli'i Paul, Family (iro-
cer, whoso estahlishiiieiit is loo.itoil at ll.'i.Vi St, Cat her-
1110 street anil UH and 10(1 Metcall'o stri'ot. This
extensive and tiiowiii^' Imsiiiess w.is foiiiidod 14 years
aijo liy Mr. Paul, who has since secured a lilieral and
jiernianent jialronage with many ot the best fanulies in

va.st variety, coiulinients, delicacies, etc., while in
fruits, the freshest and sweetest of butter, egys, etc.,
Mr. Paul ha.s loiii,' iii.iintained a creditable pre-eniin-
ence. He imports direct and handles only the best
Uoiids in the market. Not only the nob, but hIro the
poor patronize tins store, bir they are always sure of
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butter, etc., .so Iwvrd to obtain .if the de.sirc.l standinl,
are jiromnient specialties with Mr. Paul, an.I liia trade
111 the.se hues is very extensive. Mr. Paul handles full
lines of the products of such eminent English houses
as Crosse & Bl.ickwell and other English houses, and
als.) deals in the choicest f.ireign dried fruits and Modi'

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MUNTHEAL, 'I'Ub: .MK'l"l{(Jl'(jLlH OF CANADA, ILLUSTHATliD.

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I rniucaii pidiluic. llo Imiidlrs no wiiiuH, liiiums, Caimdii for mor lliirty yeiira. Ilu wiis foniiorly in tho nf tlio Hiiiml i)f Triiili! luul of tlio Culednniiiii Sncioty.

iiluN, I'tc, liiit uuiiilmln lii» liii.siiu'.sH .strictly on ti'iii|]i'r- I'luiilnyiiUMit cif Adiiiii I'aters, <Jm;lii^i', Alux. Mcliililum Mr. I'lvid in .(iistioo (it rho I'ouco fcir tlir district nf

iiiicii liriuci|ili-s. 'I'wfiil.v finircli'rl<H,iis.')iat.iuts,utc.,iiiid iiiui 'riioiiiiisCr.Uliers, Muiitruiil, luiil is highly usteoiiiud Monlrii.il, .ilsd Hii|ioniitL'n<U^iit iif Iho .S(il>liiith Si'hnid

six Wiiycins luii I'lnphjyid. (Irilinsnre oiircfiilly filled, for liis iiiitorpriso, biisirioss iilidity and strict pmhity. mid Kldur nf tho Kimx I'lo.sbytorian Church, iiiid is

Mr. I'liul was born in .Scotland, but bus resided in lit) i.sdCouson'ative in politics und i.s ii popular niembor very proininont in aociul circles.

ROAKD OF TKAUE UUILDING.

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73 WEST MAIN STREET

WEBSTER, NY. 1 4580

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ALLAN LINS OF STEAMSHIPS.

MONTREAL f»s ft [Kirt of emlnirkntion for the tmiiist or tmvoller cii iiPii/<'
to Kiirojie is far iiioro mlvniitfttjeoiialj' sitimttul tlmii its Aiiii'iicaii rival
New York, the distance by tliu St. Ijiiwiuiici! Koutu to Kmopo from
Montreal lieiiij; from 480 miles less than frojii New York. Montreal to-ilay
in the tiea(li{iiarterN of the oldest HtcaiMsliiji lino iu existence. We refer to
the Allan Line, ivliich has l>een uninterruptedly carryini,' passonxers across
the .\tlantic lor nearly S(^venty years. .\s far luuk as IS'Jd, Allan Lino
sailing .ships made iv„'idar trips to Canada, and the e.vcelient build of these
ve.s.sels, the careful niannor in which they were handled, and the care and
attention bestowed u])on passengers soon made them popular and gav<>
them an enviable reputation amoii^; in'ean travellers. Li 1852 the Canadian
(Invernnient, thoroughly alive to the importance of direct steam connnuni
cation between its Provinces and (ireat Hritain, (ieterniined tliat a weekly
steam line should be established. Sir Hugh Allan and Mr. Amlrew Allan,
of Montreal, on behalf (jf the .Mian Line tendereii for this service. Their
oiler was accepteil and the Canadian Mail Line of Ste.imers was inaugurated.
.Mniostat a bound the steanurs built by the Messis. .Mian became favorites
with tile travellirij public, without respect to nationality. Luger Hteamers
of improved buihl have been aihli'd to the Heel fn m time to time, e: h one
embodying all the iiuprovi'ments that modern invention and discovery have
ileiiioustiMled av.'iilalile to increa.se Kifety, s|ieeil ami comfort. .As a natur.il
result many |ier»on8 accuatonu^d to sjiil from New York, now prefer the
st.iuncli and comfortable steamers of the Allan Line. The Allan Line has
always end.eavored to be foremost in evi'ry movement tending! to thendvanci!-
ment of tho best, intercHla ipf the peojile and conimerie of Canada, and this
policy we are conliilent will be energetically niaint:;ined. Sp.-ice will not
pernni us to give a <let.iiled description of the uiagniliccnt service allorded
the public by the All.m Liiu', but simply to ^peak in brief of tli.it most
ch.irmiii'' of all routes to Kuropo from Montreal by w.iy of t lie St. I*iwrence,
direct, to Liverpool and Ijoiidon. The voyage <iimniences »vlien the steamer
leavcH Montre.il, and from the monieiit of eiiib.iikatiMii. to tlu^ s.ife arrival
of passengers at their destination, sea nick i less is pniclically unknown, as by
a new and admirable arrangement of side keels, lln' V( s.sels of this lini' are
foiui.l III be woiiilerfully steaily at pea. The gr.iiid scenery of the Hiver
.iiid (.'iilf of .S|. Lawrence, iiearlv a thousand miles of which is Ir.iversed

iflir le.-iviiig

(.tiiel

lehec IS a

lilting introchu tioii to the ocean \oyage, which is

.eiiili'ied so enjoyable by the iiiiiumerablc comfoils and lu.Miries jirovided

by till

•onip.any.

A brief d

e.scripiion

ipf till

' I'.iri-iaii," one of the latest

[itioiis to the largi^ lleet of steamships operated by the Allan Line,

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give our readi'is Kome ide.'i o

f tin

rfect

service a

Iforded by this eon

pany.

rhismagnilieent sleamer was const met eil by liobert N.-ipier iV Sons.tilasge

for tl

lioyal MailSe

to Canada, and was <lesigned to niee

t the

spec

lal re

lilts of the North .Vtlantic tr.ule, and in all lier arr.'inge

nieiits is fully abreast of the l.itest ncliicvc

its of nav.al i

liitccture

(liiiiensioiiB .are

length

er all 4411 feet; breadth, 4li feet, depth

moulded ;!.""> feel, with a gross tonnage of about iiJiiHt tons. Th

I 'I
e macliilier\

iipaiile of developing •

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idiciiled 1

loi'se-powi'r am

1 of propelling the

lip sixteen knots per

hour. The hull is built of .steel and the botto

istructed of an inner aiicl outi'r shell live feet apart, this spaci: being

sub-divided into numerous w.itor tight compartments, available jirincipally
bIiuuM tlio outershoU be damaged, while the water tight bulk-heads pro-

cabin
lighu

The .
leliei-
vided

own

toct flip voRsrl friim Iho jiorils of Cfilliainn. Messrs.
Alliiii wi'ii! tlio liist to npply tliis rtylo of build to
larj^o Atliiiitic stwiiiishiiis, mid also ho first to hnild
Kiioli NtuiUiiiTs of steul. The " Pariaiiin " is fitted for
ItiO cat>in'|iassoiigers in tlio most cnnipluto and sump-
tuous manner ovcry modern improvoment and cmven-
iuncu being iiitroducod. .Shu can also carry 120 secoml

ollirca arn Ino.itpd in Halifax, N.S,, St. John, N.B. ,Tor-
onto,Oiit,,rhi(H);o, Ill,l?altimorf, Md., NewYork,N.Y.,
I'hiladeljdiia, l'a.,Qiii'l>oc, V.Q., and Portland, Mo. On
the dpcease of Sir }liigh Allan, some ton years ago,
the management of this vast enterprise devolved utmn
his brother, Mr. Andrew Allan, who resides in \Ion-
tieal. Few men occupy as prominent a position in the

Co., Montreal Tolograph Co., nnd is a very influetitial
meinbci- of the Montreal Hoard of Trade. The main
offices of the company in this city are very handsomely
fittetl up in Ixink stylo, an<l nro centrally located at
25 Common street, in Custom House si|UHre. Somo
forty clerks are employed in the ollices and a small
army of laborers at the company's ducks, which have a

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cabin .ind IfXTO slei'l'.'ii;e passengers. The vessel is
lighluil lliriiiighi'iil lij- ticetiiiily jind lie.iled by .■iteam.
The .\ll/iii Line b:is always been fanious fcir the excel-
lence anil lilicrality of its t.ilile. wliiih Is .always pro-
vided «ilh delicaiies of the seasim. The cunipany now
own and opcr.ite some tliiitysix vessels and branch

soeiid, commercial and financial world as he. Mr.
.Mian iii'W fills iiiaiiv inipoilaiit positiuiis of lienor and
trust, lie is presideiil of the Coiiiw.dl Miif.,' Co.,
Cornwall, .and alsn president of the fallow iii'^eom panics:
The Dominion Oilcloth Co. .M.ivliants' Hank I'f
Canada, Montreal Rolling Mill Co, Canada Uiibber

water front of several thousand feet, extending fripm
Custciii! House wliaif lo AbCill Island wharf. Mr.
.\lidrew Alliin was one of the ciiyinatois ,iiid is a large
stockholiler in the \Vind.Hor Hotel of .Montreal, and n
the oidy surviving brother of tho five who inaugurikted
the .\llan Line.

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MONTKEAli, THK METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTllATED.

I^AING PACKING AND PROVISION
CO (LTD).

ONE (if tho groat rcprMcntjitivo maiiufiicturiii|jt CHtab-
lishmiiiits (if the iiii>lr(ii«ilis of tlio Dominion, in
the Ijoin^ Packing and I'roviiiiiin Co., \aA., inwrna-
tionally celobratoil for their cnU'ri>riHe and enoryy, and
whoNc packing house and warenoiiBO arc hK-ated at
from 839 to 841 St. Catherine Btroet, and from 95 to
111 Parthenaiti street. The enviable reputation thoir
food productH have maintained at homo and abroad for
over 40 yean ia alone a autticient proof of their

nes8. The steady development nf these important inter-
ests eventually resultotl ni October, 1H9.'), m ilio forma-
tion of the Laing Packing and Provision ('ompiiMy(ltd.),
Mr. Putur r.Aing becoming president ; Mr. ,lohn I).
Laing, treasurer ; and Mr. James N. L)iing, secretary.
The company thus has tlie benelit of the ablest pnu:-
tical executive matiagement, while its facilities are un-
rivalled, this being the largest concern of the kind in
the city. The buildings arc very cominiHlious and well
fitted up, and wore specially designed and erected for
tho purjmse. In rear of the office and warerooms is the
packing houue extending over tu Partheiukis street, and

superiority and absolute purity, and their trade is
annually enlarging at a rapid ratio. The business was
established in I8.~i2 by Mr. M. I^iiing, whose skill and
practical methiHls early secured to him a growing,
flourishing trade. Ijater, Mr. Tjaing took his sons,
Peter, .lohn 1)., and .lames N. Tjiiing, into co-partner-
ship under the title of M. I^iiing & Sons. Mr, M.
Laing's lamented decease occurred in May, 1891, since
which date his 8(jns have actively c '.rried on tho busi-

eovering an area of 43,000 square feet. This is the
model packing house of Montreal, splendidly fitted up
with che most improved machinery and appliances,
and where perf(!ct order and cleanliness is maintjiined.
Tho conipikny's slaughtering is all done at the e.ist end
abattoir. The company is known for the purity and
high (juality of its provisions. Their ".\nchor"
brand is much preferred as a sure guarantee of excell-
ence and the sales of " Anchor " brand hams, bacon,

lani and pork are enormous. The company are largo
refiners of pure leaf lard, of exipiisiie itavor and deli-
cacy, and having an iunnen.so sale. Their pork, hams
and lard are also in great demand fur export to Europe
where tliev are well\nown. The couiiiany owns and
ojierates the following retail stores: — West End, cor-
ner of HIeury and Herthelet street ; Contnd, at l,ti'JO
St. ('atherine street ; east end, at 811 St. Catherine
street, and St. Ijiwrence, Main street, conier(iuilbault
street. These stores do a very heavy business itmong
the best clas-ses of the community, and carry a full
slock of the choicest provisions, including fresh pork,
sausages, etc., at most moderate prices. Thocomiiany
employs IT.'i hands, and recpiires the services of six
travellers upon tho road. Its prisliiet is everywhere
recognized as maintaining the highest standard of ex-
cellence, and the company's facilities are unrivalled.
Tho Messrs. Laing, though young men, are old exper-
ienced in tluH business, and maintain a thorough super-
vision over all de|)artments. They are universally
respected, and have eve.- retained the coiitiilence of
leading cominerciar circles, noted f.ir their sound, pro-
gressive policy, and whoso large establishment is tho
leading exponent In its line in Canadik.

H. R. IVBS St CO.

THIS old established business was founded in 18.")!tl)y
Messrs. Ives it Allen, and early had to enlarge
its facilities in onler to cope with the rapid
growth of tnide. The firm manufacture full lines of
.stoves and ranges, iron ami brass bed.steads, the
famous Butralo hot water boiler, which wasuwaided the
World's P\iir medal in 18'.Ki, ornamental railings,
crestings r.nd window guards, iron stairs of all ile-
scriptions, soil pipe and fittings, liolli>w\\aie, full
lines of stablo tixturea and hardwaroBpeci.iltiis. The
main foundry with warehouse, l.-irge patteni, iiiacliiiie
and finishing slio|i«are located in did'crent sirlioiis of
Prince, Uuke, t^)ueen and Ottawa Streets, the entire
premises coV(^ring an urea of three acres. The build-
ings are '.i to 5 stories in height, and aij connected l)y
a bridge across yiieen Street, while the Prince Street
yanls are connected with the works by a I uiinel. The
foundry is a iiHHUd of system, containing all the mod-
ern appliances, including immense cupulas, heavy
cranes, stejim h.iinmers, etc. The shops have eleva-
tors, while the moulding door is one of tho b(«t fitted
we were ever in. The engine is of one hundred horse
[Kiwer. The extensive foundry at Longueuil with itij

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ynnlH Cdvora nil nn-n nf sm-oriil ncru.s, .iml is cliiVdtoil
til the iimimfacHiii; nf stcivoH hiiiI li.inlwaiv. A pur-
tiiiii iif till! works Will! ili'slidji'd liy lini, iiiiil limn
Ih'uh nini'i! I'lri'lcii u|>oii ii l.ii'ni'i' »<-,ili'. A tiilal iit
fiiur huiiilivil liaiiils iirr i'iii|il<iyt'il liy tlm tinii. iIiiik
iviidiiriiig tliu iiiiliistry oiki <if tlu' lii;^liusi iiii|MiiliimH!
Ill the i-'ity. Only tlir lust ^i.ulis nf pi;,' iimi aro
ii.tud, and tliuir liiii'H nf KtnviM and caMtiii;{H aro nntid
fur siirpassiiiK cxrrlli'iici! in rvi'ry ilrtail. 'I'liiir
sliivis havii lliii liivnirHl iviHtinLCH in tlm market . and
aro ri:pli:to with nrw iiiipnivi'iiu'nls, siiiinnj,' llio
(,'ri'ate.st I'l'nnnniy in filil, cniipli'd with splendid
renllltH in heating; and cnukinL,'. 'I'lie lirni liavii
oxueuted many impnrtaiit ountraets, Hii|iplyin){ llie
ari'liiteetnral iron wnrk and elevalurH tn the Rnyat
Vii'ti.iiii lliispital, Tlio Imperial lliiililiii:;, Sun Life
Ituililin'^', Meliill I riiversily, ete. 'I'liu lirni liavo
larm' sliuw rnums at, tin; enrner nf Wijliaiii and t.'neun
Street.s fur llic display of riiillalii lioilcis, Ktoves,
Hciiooi Keats, loelvs, patent eastors, sad ii-ons, eti'.
Tlie lirm reipiire IlieKervieesof six t ravel Iims const /mtly
on tlie road, and li ive a iir.mili iii Winnipi"^ ; also an
a;.,'eiicy in St. .loliii, X.It. 'I'lie Cairida Wire Com-
p.iny of wliieli .Mr. II. Ii. hos is President, was
or;{anizod Iwelvo ye.u.i a;,'o for the in.innfaetiire of the
lii;iltest i^rado of liarli.sl wii-e feniin*.^. The Wo|-ks ai-e
speeially eiplipped with iniprnveil niiiehinery, and
tarn out li.irli wiie, nnieh preferred liy fainier.s
everywhere for its siiperior Nlreni;lhand dur.iliility.
The Siiles of this fereiiiL,' wire I luoir^hout, thi' North-
west aro enormous, and .•innually eul.irL;inn. .Mr.
I\es li.is evi'r relaineil I he eonlidenee of leadnii; coni-
merei.'il cireles ; lio is noi.d for Ins .simiihI iiid'.;menl
.and in.arked exeentive aliility, and is a ]iro','ressive,
p«lilie spirited eilit'ii and an tietive niemlier of tlio
Hoard of Tr." '.e. lie h.is oihi'r hnv.'' inleiests liesides
these hero di^serilied, and is one of those elear siijhted,
proi^reKsivo, liiisine^s Uion who aehievu suoeo.ss in
nhatevor tlioy undertake.

BALMORAL HOTEL.

THK most popnlar Htoppin;; plaee in the metropolis
of Can.'id.i, alike for tonrisis, business men and
the pulilie L;enerally isnn'|iieslion-ilily the I'lalnio-
ral Hotel. It is one of the newest .and liest. e<pii)iped
ni I ho Dominion, and has the lienelit. of thoalilo and
oxperieneed man.i'jenienf of .Messrs. K. II. Dnnhaniit
Co., the proprietois. The linildini,', whieli is the most
centralh loeatod oii Notro Daino street, was oroctod in

lH8."i IHHC). It is the most convonicntly sitniitod of any
hotel, lioini; oloso tn thu bnsine.SH centre, tn aV. tho
principal churches, theatres, chilis, etc., whilu it is nf
direct access to the stoaiiibnat landiii'.,', railmail depots,
etc. Mr. Ii. II. Duiili.'im opened it and siiliseipiontly
formed tho linn nf iJunhain tV Murray, which was suc-
ceeded by .Mr. H. It. Wooilnitr. In November, IKltJ,
Mr. I>iiiiliam le^'ain assumed thu proprietorsliip, iind
with ch.iraiieiistio energy and cnterpri.so, ontirely
reiiov.ited and refurnished it thrnuf^hniit at a cost of
§7't, '•*•!•, HO that it st.'inds second tn no American lintel
in point of modern iiuprovemints, comforts and safe
guards, and is tlio/''<i</iHipln\vn town 'lot el nf Mnntreal.
Theedilice isa siilist.'iiitialKtnnoand brick structure, live
stories lii^h and luseuieiit, and has a froiii.ii,'o of lilK'
feet on Notre D.iiue Ntreet. With its li.-iiidsonio cut
slono front and Maiis,ird roof, Kuriiinunted by lowers,
it is a yre.it archilectur.il oriiiimeiit In the city. The
biiildin;{ extends entirely 111 roU'4li tho block to William
street, adistanco of ]."il) feet, thus Hccuriii'^ direct light
and leiilil.ilion to all rooms. There aro 'Jl'."i rooms ra
■viiVi' and siniile, and ths house will readily aceommo-
<lale4."il( yuesls. .Many of tho suih'S coniiiriso ."{ to 4
I ms and li.itli, nndaio just I ho tiling fnr f.imily par-
ties nf tourists. The ollieo and lot'ind.i is ai: inimenso
.■ip.'. tiueiit with tiled lloor, and orn.ilo ceilini; .ind wall
decorations. ( 111' from it is an extensive rcidini; rooin,
as also a splendidly furnished c.ifo Keatin;^ T."), while
adjoiniie; is tho wine rjoni, with a ni.ignilicent bar and
li,ack li.ir, sel, with immenso nrrinrs. Only the very
purest and choicest nf wines, liipmrs and ci;^'ais aro
kept here. In tlin li.iseinent aro tho eleg.mt billiard
parlors. Hero also is a coiiipleto steam laundry ; stor-
age for trunks ; a perfect dynamo plant supplying elec-
tric lights to every room in tlio house, this being the
only hotel in fan idi having ihisli'^hl in I he bed rooiici,
Till! m.iin dining room is a splemlid ap.irtiiiciil, with
windoHs on two sides, Jiiid reulily scats '-'(ID. The
hold is conducted iiiioii tho .American plan, and is
relioiviied for its superior fni.slif. tho proprietors being
noted as most lilieral caterers, while tho kitchen is in
cliai'go of a famous Kreiicli <'/i.7'. Thu bills of fare
here compare f.ivorably with those of any other hotel
in tho Itoiiiinion. Tho l.ulies' jiarlors anil drawing
rooms occupy a l.irge portion of the second lloor, .and
are excpiisitely fiirnislied. These and the broad corri-
dors aro greatly appreciated by the ladies, who liav.ng
<inco been liere, invariably return again, when in
Montreal. Tho plumbing has been carefully over-
hauled, and all the .sanil.ary iippliancus aio jierfect.

Thoro is hot and cold wator in nil rooms, nnd bath and
toilet rooms on all lloors. Fast running s;ifely passun-
ger elevators connect every Hour, while tliero is aoom-
plelo lire al.irin system; call bells, annunciators, tiro
escapes, ste.ini heat, etc. In every respect flio Hal-
moral loads the hotels of .Montreal, wliilo its inodernto

tarilf creates 11 gratified feeling anion<^ its guests, who
Iind jverylliing .so clean, coniforl.ible, orderly and
homelike. .Mr. l)uiiliam is ever progressive and on
'■e alert to secure the comfort of every patron, and is
.versally ]iopularand respected, and under his able
proprietorship, the lialnioral is the most popular
hotel in Montroal, its fust tilling registers showing ita
prosperity.

r^tjdfm

130

MONTTUKAr^ TIIK MKTROPOLLS OF CAXAOA, TLLUSTUATEP.

ill

JAMES L. WISEMAN.

EXdU.WTNd (Ml wdipil, Kti'i'l, cc>|ijM r atiil zim- lius
llri'II iulv:ilicril in 11 IiIl^Ii |il.lllO nf |.irfc(t i' •!! ill llm
liist few ^'tiirs, imil it is ^•lf^^ to K^iy lli:il no In. null
iif ;irt i<'i|iiiivs in its cxrciitinii n iiinio tli<>i'iiii.;li inai-
ticitl Hiiil louhiiio.'il ti'ciitiing, cmiitiiiiud uitli iiitistic

(■^

S^Jl^I'lfS^

J-kWlSCMAN-

skill. One (if ttip oMi'st .'iiul l)(>s| l<ii"wii ox|iiiiiiii;,; i f
this lii'.iiitifiil 111 t ill ihi' I iiy if M.piiti-c.il is Mr. .I;iiiifs
L. Wiscniiiii, will) (liiiiiii; tliu List, I'H M'iirs, li.is ever
Iii.iiiit;iiiicil ;i liiulh l'c|iiitatiiiii iiml iiicii|iicil a KmiIiii;,'
|iiisitiiiii aiii'iii;; till! niii>-t a('rniii|ili>lii'il rt|HVsciilaliM'S
(if tliis nrtisii(3 I)ii-iiics8 ill tliis city. All liis wmk
lii'ais till! iiiipicsH (if tlio aitislio li.iinl, ami fur iiral-
m'.s.s anil clii^anci! is uiiiMr|i:c<si.i|. Mr u'ivcs iiarliciil.tr
attcnli'iii In !lio liiiiinli'-t (litails anil the result is tliat,
liii iK'Vi'i' fails 111 (.'ivd s,itisfactiii|i tn tlm iiiusl ciilical
|i.iti'iiiiH. Mr, Wisiiiiiii I'xi'i'iitcs (iiic wmk fill' Imnks,
|i('riiiilir,iN. t|-.iilii aiUcrlisiii'.,', etc., ami li:is taken iiiiie
first |iri/es, ei,|(l mill .■silvif iiii'dals at tlio l>iiiiiiniiiii
Kxliiliitimis lieM in .Muiitreal. I'm'traits, .seeiieiy,
liiiililiiiu's. views (if lilies, illiistrateil snlijeets, ctr.,
aro tiiineil init in llie lii','lit'st stylo uf art, wliilo wiiml
t'P^' villi,', zim- I'leliiiiL', line cnu'raviiit,', Jieii ilrawiiiys

ami (l('sii,'iiiiii^ are |iriiiii|itly iiml rarefiilly attiiidcil to.
Ilii cxeiiiles all kinds nf work fur tliii tiailii mid to
(irdur, and his iniees in all oasis aro oxtrciiiely iiiinler-
atu. Mr. Wisiniaii is |iiililisliiT nf tliu Duiiiiiiinii
(IriH'ery and Fruit Jiiiiriial, vliieli has » guaraiilei'd
circnlatiuii tliriiiii;liiiiit t'an.ida (if .'i,0(K', tlio siiliscrip-
tiiiii lieiii'.^ (inly t^l '•" ]"'r anninii. 'I'his jmirniil lias
been ill ixistemo fur iiiiiu years. Mr. Wiseman wis
liiirii ill Mmitri il. lie is highly isteeniid fur liis abil-
ity and slriit integrity, ami is a lifo iiieiiilier uf the
Miiiitreal Athletic AsMiiiatiuti. Ilo lakes llio greatest
iiitiiest in fi|iiiits, and is a ]iii]iiilar ineiiilier "f tln>
Miiiilre.d Simn' .Sh.ie Chili, .St. Lattreiieo Vai'lit ("liili
and I'liiiito CI lire Ituat Cliili. Tliu tuU'|iliiinoi;.ill of tlio
nllice is l.'fH, and eight (ir.st-elass engravers are eun-
.stantly ciiiiiluyed. Address all orders J(i2 St. JaiuuH
Street, liruwii lilock.

IJIl COMPAGNIE D'ATPROVISIONNU-

MENTS ALIMENTAIRES, DE

MONTREAL (LIMITEE).

/ PROVISION^ .su^PkY_co

OFV
MONTREAL (LIMITED). f

M(I.N"ri!K.\I. is the favoivd hmiK! of smiie nf the
iiimt siRvessfiil I'liiiiiiieiTial estalilishnieiits nf tlm
|ireseiit time. linlli as regards resniirees and tlio
ei|«:illy iiii|>iirt:iiit ndjiinets of energy and enterpriHe,
the represi'iilativo lui.siiie.ss linu.ses of this eily have
f.'W eniiiiterp iris eUi'w heri*. and a liislnrie.al re\ii'\v nf
their risoiiiid pini'res.s is niio of the must iiislniitivu
fliapteis of ('.in.'ula s reiniil of developiiient. In the
wlinle.sah\ iiiipnil itimi nf and dealing in m iiies, Iii{iiiirs,
spirits and l''reiiili pmiliu e, im liniiso is so thnioiighly
represent alive I. freeeiit piogres* as lh.it nf the I'lnvisioii
Supply C. 1. of Ml 11 It real ( l.ld. >. ( La Cniiip.ignie d'appro-
visiniineiiients, uliiiieiitaires do Mniitrcil, l.iiiiitee), nf
Nil. ,H7 St. lames street. This pinsperniis enterprise was
oi'^ianiziil three yeirsagn. when it ua^.diily im'iii'pnrated
under til" laws of the I )iiiiiiiiiiiii of C.inada, with a
paid np r.ish rapil.il nf ,^|IMt,(MII), niiil the signal siie-
eesswliirh it his siiiee aehieved preseiiis a striking
illnstratinii of what may li • .aeeiimplished hy a steady
applii itiiiii tn liiisiness. and a iinifnrmly just eniirse of
linlinr.ilile de.iliiig. The liiisiness premises cniiiprise a
grniind tliior and fmir llati; utilized as nIKce. Haiiipio
rnniii, wareroniii ind Imided w.irelioiise, provided with
every cniiveiiietice and f.ieility fur the aceoiniiiodation

and prnRcr%'ntinn of clmico and VfthlftWo Rtock. Tlio
eiiiiipaiiy prosecute an active liiisiness as direct import-
ers and wliolesalo dealers in Freiieli wines, Cngnae linui-
dies, cordials, liiiiieiirs, whiskies, gins, .Martinii|iie and
•Iniiiaica ruins, Madeira, sherry and port wines, clarets,
cliampagiieH and luirgiindies and cigars, making a
specialty (if .Inekey Cliili. .V special feature islikewiso
made nf h indliiig Krelidi prndiice and delicacies such
as Marscilhs ( >live Oil, preserved fruits, tnilHes, sar-
dines, pate de fnie gras, aiichnis and kindred g Is.

None lint the chniee.it liraiiiU are hiindled, and all
ni'ders are priniipt ly tilled mi tho iiiost faviiralile tcriiis.
Tliu cniiipaiiy have Imilt up the highest of ivpiitatiunB
fur energy, skill and sterling integrity, and not only in
the liniiso till) largest of its type in the Dominion of
Canada, liiit no iiioro popular eotiteiiipnrary concern
can lio pninted to in tlio Irado to day. The persoiiel
of tlio execiitivo inaiiagement emliraces the following
well known capitalists ami liiisiness tiieii : Hon. Al-
phoiiso Desjardins, (iiiaynr nf the city nf Montreal)
president; W. K. Uliiiiihart, vice presiilent ; Alphouso
('liapiit, secretary; M. .lilies llellirnnner, director;
Alfred Vidal, iii iii.iger. .M. I>i-.sj.iriliiis isalsopreaideiit
of the .lacipies C.irtier 'laiik of Mmitreal, and a iiiemher
of the .Senate and Mnntrcil Itnard of Trade. .M.
liliimh irl, the esteemed \ ice president nf the company,
li.'is lieeii acli\ely ideiifitled with the interests of tlio
liiiiise fnr the past tliiie years, and is one if our most
piipiil.ir and enterprising liiisiness men, while M. X'idal,
the respected manager, has also lieeii alliliateu with tlio
ciiiicein since tin" date of its nrganizatimi, and has di.s-
playeil a great deal nf ze.il and aliility in discharginif
the mieiniis duties devnlving iipnii him. Mr. A. .1.
Chapiit, the head nf the cmiimerei.d agency, is olio of
the (lireilors who hascniitrilinted largely In the success
nf tlio hniisediie to his great liiisiness (iinnect inns and
execiitivo aliility. Mr. .lilies I lellirminer. who is very
famili.ir with the ||'renili liide In C.inada, and editor-
in chief (if tlio All /'r.,s.v, has alsn cmilriliiiled lar^^ely to
the develnpmeiit of the Flench agencies, and the trade
nf the ciimpiny has li"en Imlh pheiinmeiiil and pro
gressive, due alike to the iiiiri vailed merits of the goods
iiiipnrted and liamlled, and tn the energy and enter-
prise nf the gentlemen at iis head. Several French
iimises are stiickhnhlers in the cnmpany and cnnse
ipieiitly till! goods are liisl rl.iss. and this hmise liaslho
rcpiitatinii nf lieiiig the Uiidiiig one in this line. The
principal agencies are as follows: .Messrs. Arcliara-
iicHud Freros, Itordeaiix and Cognac, .lockey Club
ll.andy, St. I'icrre (Martinii|ue) Ulium Diamant,

MONTREAL, THE MRTHOPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

131

RiiiKslim (.Tftinnicn) Rliiiin Whito Hull ; Messni.
Ii Dikiimud Fils >t Cie., Coguitc, (,'liarloH Due iiuil INiul
Duliury ISiiiiiiliuH ; Muhhih. Kiigi'Hud Fruivs, An){i>u-
li'iiiu, Odgimc, Cognac ; MeHHrH. E. CuHuiiiur Filn,
Aiiie & Cie., I'liris, iji<|uuur8 FniiK'»isu» und Viii
SMinuluiit ; Moshi-h. Clmrlua do Rancuurt, noidenux,
Cliiruts «t Snutoriies ; MeBHr. E. Hdiirgeois, Iluiins,
Miiri/.ut C'hamiutgiio und (irand Vin dua AnihaBsitduN ;
MvH.sra. (J. & J. Lt'ccinrt Fruri-'s, iSuvri's, t'unsLTvuji
AlimiintJiires ; C. E. Cliuvriur, DnigKiHt, Paris, Via
ilu Cliovriur, itc, oto. !S|)uuiulitiu.s of Cluvots and
.SailloinoH di! Talilo.

GREENE & SONS COMPANY.

In tliu (lid I'sliililisluil, rniiiii'ul and ably cnudnotud
liMijso known an (Jiviim iV .Sens ("nniii.iny, Miintrual
has a tirin iif liattuiH and fuiiii'iH, siTuml ti] mmiMn
tliu DiiMiiniiin of Ca.ada or llu' I uitcil Slates. This
uxtunsivu and |>i'oH|,uii)Uii iiitsinL'ss Wiu< vstalilishud in TIT
la'W, by Mr. Tlios. .1. CruLiu', wlio ovuntiially was yj

Bnucuedod liy tliu presuut jirojiriutorH, Mos.srs. E. K.
nnd(i. A. (irouno, .1. Eduar ami Koht. I^aw, and E.
K. (iruMiu;, junior, i,> der tli'3 stylu aiidtitlncjf "(iri!i;Mo
\' Sons ('onip.'iny." Tljo I'o jiartnur.s are m^ntli'mrn
of hi^'li standing in s.^'wii itiid coninuMvl.il circK's, who
havi' for .several .vi'.n.-* In'iu ailively iiUntilied witli
this Hr.'inch i>f 'li.wU-, Mid are leailini; authorities
therein, t>rim,'iiii; to hear a wide r.inne of [iractieal
e.\]ierieMeu, perfocted {.icilities and intluential eon-
iieetions. They oeeujiy a N^la(•iolls live story liuildin^
at oi; to r)i;."> St. I'aiJ St., '.to \ KK) feet in area, thu
tirst tloor liein^ devolecl to olUees, paekins; and s,'iniplu
looms, (lie 2iid to stoik, t,he Itrd and 4lli, to hats and
Kents' furni»hiii),'s, while tlie Atli (loor isntili/.ed for
thu in.'iiinfaeturu of furs, rohes, ete. They keep in
stoek all Htyles of silk hats and diu'liies, Imth <if their
own niaiiufaetiire, and also those of the lu.ist; eele
l>i.'iled Kn^dish and .Vnieriean houses. These hits are
till! aeiiie of perfi'etioii as l\%'aids style, cpialily and
Workmanship, and tliey have loii){ iiiiiiiliered ainoni;
ihi'ir permanent eu.stoiners, the leading; eitizeiis all
over the Doininlon. The sides rooms are elei^.intly
fitted lip with every modern coiiveiiieiiee for handliiii;
and displ.iying the immense stoek lure earrieil. The
furs are hung in cabinets a^'ainst the w.ills, lilted
with sliding doors and arr.aiiged so as to easily display
thu gooils for inspection. H.its are also kept in
cabinetH with ri:ll tops, the tops roll back and ilisplay
thu wtiuplus on racku, onu ubovu thu othur. The

building is supplied with i very convonieiice, eluvators,
steaiii belt, etc., and l.'ill persons aro employed ill
tliiu eHtablishnieiit. This is thu recogni/.eil head-
(luarturs for guntlumun!! Hual and other fur coats,
(^kuntluts, cups, collars, gloves, etc., also for l.tdie.s'
tinust ala.ska Hcal UolmanB, Hac(|Ues, Nuwnmrkets,
jackets, boas, tippets, niuffa und hats, all of claborato
perfection ill design and workmanship. They ul.so
Keej) ill stock other fancy furs <jf the best (piality
obtainablu at ]irieeH remarkably moderate when tlu'ir
featuruB of superiority are considered. Thu capit.d
invested iit this concern is over ipL'.")(),0OI), and thu
busiiiusa is exclusively wholesale. Thu {lartiiurs were
born in Montreal, and are popular
members of thu Itoard i>f Tradu.

(water being heated in winter) also the use of hot and
cold showers, ami reducu<l riitus for Turkish baths,
Thu titble is always supplied abundantly u ith thu best
ill thu market, and thu propriutor contiduntly states that
nowhui'u in the Dnmiuion can the saiiiu facilitius bu
oti'urud for the muiiuy. Thu water utilized i.4 obtJiined
from ail nitusian well 1,5D0 feet deep, which contri-
butes greitlv to the health and comfort of patrons, and
whilu there nro varioiiB kinds of batli.s none comparo
with thosu of thu famous Turkish baths of this popular
hotel. Mr. J. R. Alcxaniler, M.l)., is n li.itivu of
New York State and i.s a siiecusHfu) business man. Ilu
is ably a».si»ted by the manager, Mr. V. E. McKyes,

TURKISH BATH HOTEL.

E take great ple.isuie in mak-
ing special reference in this
Commercial lieview of
Montreal to thi^ widely known
Turkish Hath Hotel, the hrmu of
health, ceiitially located at Hit
to 1-14 St, Moiiiiiiie street, foot
of McCill ('..llene avenue. The
business was commenced ill ISIiit
by I»r. D. I!. A. JM.icbean. M.D.,
wild retired in \S'Xi. The jjie-
Kcnt proi ictoris.l. K. .Mexandei.
M.M. Thu inaii.!ger is 5Ir. F.
E. McKyes. This popular hotel
was opened in !><(>!», rebuilt iu
187.'t, exteiidiil and refurnislieil
in 1S84, second wing .added lSS,"i,
third wing added and capacity
donbleil 18811, and ag.iin Com
|>l<>tely rrfninislied ami enlaigeii
in IS'.K!. It is a live story and bi"-.:
iiieiit. brii'k and stonu building, an
ishedaiidsupplied with all modern a pjtliances, ele\':it
hut w.aterhi'.il, etc. , while tin; s iiiitary .•irrangeiuenls aru
perfect. The Turkish li.itli Hotel contains 17>~) rooms,
and is the only temperamo liolel ill Canada having
Turkish li.ith att.u'hmems and that alfonls lirsl-ela.ss
accominod.'itioiis. The rali's an' very re.isonable. by the
ilay, week or month, b.'iiig only li<l.."il) to !;':.'. IM( per
day. (iiie.sts li.ive the valuable privilege of free bath-
ing ill thu iiiagiiillceiit, new marble swiinming b.atlis

is I'leganlly fun

foiiih'ily of Cobonrg. <>nt., who has inide hosts <4
fiieiids owing to his geniality of disposition and stiiel,
proliity. I'lisons suli'ering from rbeumatic all'ections,
co'igbs, biomlii.d tiH'eclioiis, consumption, c.itairh,
liver and kidmy troubles, itc, should patroni/.e thu
Turkish n.itli llotil, \\ hlcli h;isadv.'intagesand beiielits
im[iossible to be Bceuied cisewheiu eillier in Canaila
or thu I'niled I'st.iies, am) we would advi.su all
troubled with the a' ovu meatioued lioubles to by
all means visit this hotul.

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MONTREAL, THK M I'.TIJOTOUH OF CANADA, ILU'STU ATK1>

H. P. LABBLLE.

ONE of Hio ni'iRt Httrci'ssfiil .inil (!iitiT|irisinc furniture
iimiiufHctuiiTHin lluH'ity i>f Mmitifiil, i^ Mr. II. I'.

Ijllil'llc, ulliiHtMlt)i>'l'S llTlll MMll'llllllSC Itri! nII ll.'lt t'cl

at 1(157- Kl.V.tmiil UMil Nuln. l)nmcHlrwt. Mr. LiiIh-Hi;,
whuisathuruughly practical (k'HiguuraiKlcnliinutiimkur,

OBtalilislicd tins business tliirtoi'n jciirts 11^0, and hiB
trade, wliicli ia lidli wlmlc.'-iilt; and ivtuil, txtiiiUs
throughiiut all st-ctii'iis of the city and I'mvinie of
Q>ueliec. Tin- spi rially of this rulialili- Iiohm- is fi.sliion-
able furnitiiri;. niiu'li of which is made fioin rare woods
such as nlaho^HllJ■. dioiiy, rosewood, French walnut,
(luartered oak, cliirry. etc., and carved in a most work-
manlike and artistic luunner, from iinii|ue anil original

designs and luilterns. The ficlory is a spacioua fmir
storey strnctuie, fully siijiplicd with iiiodeiii tiiojs and
machinery opeiiitcil liy asiipirior I •_'."> l.orsi ponersleaiii
enuine. Here Kl» to ',1(1 skilie 1 hands are employed, who
turn out .ill kinds of parlor, lilii.iry, Ipcdiooni, dniint;-
rcMiiii, hall and kitclien furniture, etc., whiih are
offered at leiuaikalily low
priies. The warehouse is a
aidM( nitial .iiid exteiisne firur
Morey Ipiuldiiin -"" " ''" f''''
in diuu'iisions, (itted up with
t\ciy c'piivenienci', wlen^ a
liea\y Mtorli of furniiuri' is
always i>n h.ind. .Ml turni-
ture i< tiiiished in a most
careful niauiier, and chaiuher
suitis vary in jirices fioiu
JCiS.tKI to «>,'t(K).(M) : parlor
siules from .«'.'l> to «<:!.")(l, and
diiuni! room suitis from i^lK
to ic>:tlMI. In rich uphoKt, !■-
iii^'s of p.irlor suites, f.im y
and ihniii;.,' i"o'u chairs, so|;is,
couches, ioiuii;* s, rockers,
etc.. we have seldom Men
such a varii'd and lie.iulifid
displ.'iy, and the luosi faslidi-
ousand ciitic.il customers cm
vcadilv lii^ suited here. Mr
I,.ilielle is a uilivi' of Mont-
real. His uiidevi.ilMiu polity
of ecpuly .uid low .scile of
prices renders eM'iy customer
. jieriiianent one. ami .Mr.
Lihclle's success in the furiii-
tuii: tr.ule of iMontrcal is as
KiibKt.tiili.il lis it is well merit -
ed. Nowhere el.si' ill the
Uon.'.nion c.lll siicli elci;;int ill -
duKiL'.'isandhaiidsoiiiely liiiish
ed fiirnituie he found and in
suchanumherof ii iL;iUttl patterns. ( lidei sure carefully
and promptly exeiuted, and many of the most clei^ant
boudoirs, parlurs, leccptioii rooms, libraries and (lining;
rooms of the retinud and wealthy 1 f Aloiitrcd and its
suburbs have been entirely fiiriiislied by Mr. Lidiclle,
whose ustablisliinuiit is the largest and most popular
in the city. The l?oll Tuleplioau call of tlio oOice is
1021, factory 7105.

J. EMIL^ VANIER.

TIIF.ltK is uiii|Ueslio!iably iw> name that nt.inds out
more prouuneutly in the list of ('.luiida's diatin-
^uislied civil and iiyill.'iiilic .iiLsiiiei is, than that of
Mr. .1. F.miie V'.iliier, who i^iacliii.ted from the I'oly-
Icchnic School ,,( Montnal in lf<77, and has since that
lime priicliied his profession, in Hhich he Iiis maile for
himself a pi ice in the foremost 1 ink and has built up a
ii.pulation as a ci\il and huliaulic eiij^iiicir second to
nolle ill this country. His servicis us an expert are
now cilled into reipiisilioii in all parts of I'an.ulaand
the I lilted . 'states, .\moiiu' tlii' iiiiportaiil systcuisof
water works which he has desi^iud or w hose lonsl ruc-
tion he has siipei iiileiided are the foUowJU!,'; us late
assistant eiii;iiu'ei ill chief he supeiin'i'udcd the 1'.
Ilcaiidiy water works lit I,os .\ll'4l■lo^,, Calib.iiiia. where
sie.iiii powvr and ;;iavit.itioii systems were lombiiied.
He pii| .ireil a pro|ic I for w.iter winks foi (he town of
St. .le.iii |!.iptiste(liefore aniuxatioii tolMoiiln.il), and
then desiKiic'd .•null oust riicteil thcbillow iiii;H;iier works:
Vidliyli 111 W.iti r W oiks, direct Mstciii, water power;
r.e.iiiiiarnois Wali r Works, direct.i.ysteni, sle.iiii power ;
I.ai hiiie \\ ater W orks, diiectKysteiii. steam power, and
II w.iler distiibiilioii system for Coteau St. Louis,
which was p'ltly c.inied out, and was supplied

from Montreal. He prepand c plete plaiiu ..lid

specilications fiU' the Iliintiiij^doii Water Works, direct
systiiii, steam power: St. Ivanibeit's Water Works,
steam power, pumping; t.> stand pipe ; Ui:;aiiil wnter
work.s, yr.ivity Kysteiii. and prepared j.laiis foiiheiui-
provemeiit of the .lolietti' and Ituckin^liaui water kiim-
plies. He made a liydroiiraphic survey of part of the
'■ .Miskiiiniii;!. Itiver," in relation to motive power.
Const nut ion of d.'ims, etc. ; alsotlie " If iviero <les Mile
Isles," in relit ion to iiiiprovenieiits in watir power;
the " I'.ack Itivei." with referelico to the orijHiiization
of motive power bir iuiluslii.il piirpose.H, n survey at
Ti nelionne rel.ilini,' to improvements in water power
(for the Massoii Kstate), and a survey of part of the
^amaska Hiver at St. Hyacintlie, ill relation to iin-
proveiiielits (o w iter power bir tlie ( 'ote and Frechelto
manufactories. He iii.ide an examiiiaiioii as consult-
tiii;^ engineer of I he ( iraiid Kiver .it lir.iutford, < >iit.,
for the insialla'.iiin of an electric liu'lit and power sta-
tion. He was formerly assistanl eiiLtineer on the
Hochehina sewers (before annexation to Montreall, and
prepared plans for sewers in the tiwii of I.on^'ueiiil,
]ilaiis fir ihcdrHinage of low lauds in Saiill au Kecollet
and .'t. Ijnuv,. it to liack Kiver, iwiiio in Oliuiubly nnj

.ArONTHKAL, THK .MI:TU01'0L[S OF CANADA, ILLrSTHATKD.

Liit|ir»irio, Ho rlcKiijiU'il ami Fiii|i<'i'iiit<'nili'il tlic lun

Ktnii'tiKii iif lliii ('i>li' St. 1 is scwi IS, pai'ily Imilt tlio

.St. Ilciirv M'WiTN, iiml mini us unsisI.iiii iii'jiiui i iii-
cliii'f i<f tliii ii'i'ii''iti"ii wiii'Kh ill iliii |.iikc' Xiiiryiinl Liml
tV ^Viitor Cii. ill < 'alif'ii'hiii. lie |iiTiiaii'il riiiii[ili't(' |)laiis
iiMil sin'oilicalinii.sfipr lln'XalU'Vticldsi'Wi'i.'i.llii'Si. I,, mis
ilii .\Iili: Knil howiis, uf nliirii tin' (niistriutidii isimw
^uitii; nil ; tlie lIiiiiliMi{>l<iii hchts. Ncpaniti' Hyslciii ;
tin' St. IiJiniliL-rt scwi'i.s, hfji.-iinti) nystfiii ; tlit* tuu'ii nf
M lisiiiiiiiMivu Hi'Ui'is, Ik ]iiirticp|i <•(' wlinli Iuih aln'.nly
liiiiu hiiilt iipiliT liis MijH riiili'iiilfiin- ; mid di'sigiud
niul Kii|ii'i'iiitriiili il tlu' LMiisli'.irtiMii df siwith niiil
aHplialt iiaviim in lln' lity uf St, ('uiicnip|iilc>, La.liiiio
ami ollic'i' jilari s, llr wa i a>'istaiil <i|i rx|iiit duty ill
a li"-t iif.sti'aiu Ix'ili'is ami |>iiiii|i.s f<p|' tlir 1*. Itraiidiy
\\ ,ilii- Wciiks, I,ijs .\ii:;l1iis, ('alil'ipiiii.i. Hi! di si|,'iiiMl
and Ml|>riiiiti'ml('d llio cstaliliNliniriit, of tlni liintivu
poHiT fpii' till' Valli'yliulil Walii- WCiks, and tlic iimlivo
piiwiT (li,\diaiilic) ii'i- llic; Valliyliild Kl.ilrir Liulit
('ulnliaiiy (l/i'.)- llu disi'^md /i iniijic't t'lii'iiisliiii;^ tlio
St. IjiuiLiKt' ('ar|ift. Cn. with imiliM' |i"«ir, liy iiuaiiH
<if tiii'lmii's, I'll'., at V.illi'\ liilil, ami tlir iiistalliiiL-iit cif
IiiMlivi' |iMUfi' f.pr llu' llraiiliarmas W'.ihr Wi'i-ks. lln
di^ijjlird llu' (lam ami iiiipiKVi'lmiili to tliu uxi-'tiiii,'
wattr p'lttii' of llio iM.is^iiii l-^slati' at Tiiivlmmm, al.Mi
t'.' '.st.ilili.sliiiniit I'l a Nli'.iiii plant .nr tlio l.^irliiii(i
Walur W'liks, 'iiid tliii iijipriivi'iiiciits tn tlio waliT
p.'Wi'iMif tho St. Itus,. l''liMira:(l .Saw Mills. Ilodcli'd
as I'xpi'H '111 tin; duly ti^st <if Iik (iilliiil, jiiiiiip, fur
tlio Aloiiti'cal W .Iter Will k-i, an Ins jiicpaied spci ill
catiiin.s fm' ilivors ^.to.iiii plaits. o was onvjiiiccu' in

I'liuf iif tlio .M'liiliial ami Wost ii; ]{ailw.iv, during
wliii'h lio iiiadu oiuiipli'to jiii'liiiiinary siiivi'ys ami
liii'atiiiii iif tlio saiiio, with ' oiiiplcto stiiiialoi ami
Npoi-ilicatiiiiis, etc., Iiir a .iiiyh in 7 iiiilos, fniiii Si.
.It'll lino lip tlio Cliiito aiix lriii|mi , lliiiiii'.,di tlio I.»>iiroii-
ti.iii ran^;o of imiiiiit.iins ; and iiisn plans fur traiiiHays
ill llio lai'Ljo IninlM'i' yaidsof tin) Si. 'I'lioiiias do I'iono-
\illo Millx, tlio Jiiiiilovaid Sl.i)oiiis tramway and tlio
St. Hii'.o tiaiinvay. llo w.i.s assist.int <iii;iiii'oi-iii-
cliiof (in tlio liinni^l i>{ llio San li.il'nl liimliu. C'ali-
fiirnia. JIo |iicparcd incliiiiinaiy plans of tlio St.
Liwicnco Tunnel iiiidti- Islo Jtiuido, fur a Cinadi.iu
mid .Viiicricaii ('niitr.u'liiii^ ('uiiipaiiy, and (lisii.iinil ami
siiporintciidrd f liy t'liiistiiiitiuii uf a liridi,'!' liiiilt mi tlio
liollo Ituiiio St. SoliiilaNtii|iio (iimi). Ho wa.s cmi-
Hiiltiny 1 ii^'iiioor fur a lirid^o (Ui llio Yaiiiask* Rivi^r
at, St. C'saiio (wuimI). and prepared ciuiiploto plans
fur tlio ilack lliver liridno, I.IWM) loot in leii|.;tli and
liuilt of ii-iii niul steol, n.s mil ai ii'amorou.s dtliurs.

lie Ins licsidoH iire|mrv<l plniiH for town improvonu'iils
111 several '. .('itlitu'S ; nls>i|ilanH for piujoded dry docks
and wintering liasiiiH at St. Lamlieil, in eoimuctioli
witli tlio St. I,i«reiiei( Tmimd prnjecl. llo lias |iio-
pared pl.'iiiH fur wliarvos and otlier river works, mid
eoinpleted plans anil Hpeeilieatiniis of oleelric lii^lit
pl.ints for tlio villau'es of Hiiiitiiiudoii, St. I.iniliert and
r>iU'kiii;;liaiii, tlio tot.dwoiks alii\o iiieiiliolied repii'-
Neiiiin^ ill iMiiml rn-iireH n liitlo over ten millions of
dillais, a ({leati iiiiinlior of hIikIi wuro duly oxocuted
and aio now in perfoet oporalion. Mr. A'anier in now
ciiu'i^oil ill HeVcral important iinderlakiii^s as an cn-
Hiiieor, now reporting (111 Montreal W.iter Works « illi
T. ('. Keefer of ( iii.iwa. Mr. Vanier is » ii.ilivo of tliu
J'i'iivineo of (^iielacand u jiroiiiineiit. iiieiiilier of St.
.losepli SiK^ioty and tliu Arlisaiis' Smiety. His ollices,
wliieii (H'eiipy lli-.> enliio tiflli flat of tlio Imperial Jtiiild-
iiiiC at III" St. .laiiieM si reel, arOKpaeii Ills, \reJ I -appointed
and in every way ad.ipted for tlui needsof tlio liiisiness,
wliilo from 10 to l."> expert assistants aro regularly ciii-
pjiiyed. .^[r. VAiiier i.s a dislin;{iiislieii lueiiilier of tlio
(oiimil of tlio ('an.nlL'in Si eiety of Civil Knuinoers,
I'lufes.siir of (ieode.sy and llydmjjrapliy. Ijival I'lii-
versity {Kiii,'iiioeriii(; Depart moiit), expert 111 hydraulic
niai'hiiiory, lato viee -presidont of tlio .Soeiety of Jlyjjiono
of Iho I'rovineo of <.^iioliec, correspoiidini; moiiilior of
the Soeiety of lly^iolio of I'aria (Kraiieo), ole.

SHORTHAND INSTITUTE AND TYPE-
WRITING SCHOOL, TEMPLE
BUILDING.

QIOTINd from Cliailes Keiwle, "A shorthand
writer who eaii lypiwrito lii.s uoto* Is Nafor from
poverty than a meat (Ireok scholar," wo (Icsiro in
this review of Montreal to call .pecial attention t. tho
Short hail' 1 1 list iliito and Selionl of Typuwi it in;,' located
in llio 'I'emplo Hiiildini;, IH,") .St .lames Street, of which
Mrs .1. Ilullock is thu ulliciont and )io]iular principal.
Simti itH cstalilishiiient in l.'^'SK this Institution has
lieeii of tho ^.'I'eatest valuo ami assistaneo nut only to
hundreds of deservin)^ and ainliitious yoiiii)^ iiien and
women, liutas well to our leadin;^ nierchanls ami liiisi-
liess men, who tliriiii'^'h i'r. aj,'eney liavo found valiialilo
and competent assislaiils. It otFers exceptional advan
tayos to those wishinj^ to ho titled for |"'sitiiiiis as
Jirivato .SecietarioH, amannoimeK and general oltico
assist lilts; or in fact any jiosition of responsibility and
trust .

Tho eiirrieuliim tiiilimcca tho t'oUoWiii;,' suhjucls :
.Shorlhaml, Typewnlin;,', Coinpoi^illon, Orthography,
IVniiiaiiship, Correspoiidenei! (I'oiiiiiierciul and Social),
Letter I'ress Copyiim, I.eller Indexing, Kieiicli and
(ieniian, tho latler Iwo deparliiielils liavin;{ lieeii added
diiriii;,' Iho pa.st year. Si iidoiiU aio Kivon a Ihorougli
and (.ireful preparalimi in tho liiisiness course; anil
cH'orts aru al»ays iiiado t" st'curo for them remunera-
tive and Hiiilalilo eiuployment when uiialilied to render
acceplalilo .scrxice. In this manner Inisiness men aro
provided with ellicient ku noj;iapliers, typewriters and
general ollico assistants npuii application. Tho system
of shoiiliaiid lailuht is " Isaac I'llmaii's," tho saiiio as
II III in Iho Imperial and Doiiiinion Houses of I'arlia-
ineiit. Wo desire to sl.ito that the last two courses of
this Inslitulo wero most HUccessfiil ones, tho average
attond.'uico lieiiig alioiit ono hundred ; and not oiio uf
Iho pupils failed to liiid a position when jiroticieiit,
Tho rreiich and • ieriiiaii l.uiuuaiies aro taiiudit hy emin-
ent professors, while the department of shoitliand is
under Iho iililo man ii^'ciiieiit of .Mrs. Kulhxk, whosupor-
inleiidsall thocla.ses heiself.

This is tho only liisliluliou throUKlioiit Canada
wliiuu imtiMdiial teachiiiij is syslematically can ietl
out. A very ciriful and thoioiiyh oxaiiiinatioii of
oach ]iiipil'» work i.s daily iii.nle, and tho particular
rei|uireiiiints and errors of each, pointeil out. No
lesson is dismis.seil half learned progress must he
shown hy oach student hif.uo tho close of each
(lay's work. 'ITio success of this coiirso of training
is seen in tho result olil.iiiied. No sludeiit atte!i(liii!{
this Iiistiliitu has failed in hecoiii n){ an ellicient
steiioirraplier and typewriter, and no student lias
left its class-rooms lo go elsewliero for siipplkmentaiy
instruction. This cannot ho said of other scIkm.Is in
tho cily of Montreal. No less than ten pupils during
tho last two sessions have lieeii received as sliidents hy
Mrs. Itiillock, each liavini^ received a six. luunths' course
t oiliir liistitntioiis in this city.

Tlio aparliiientsof tho Jnstiluto aro well fitted lip in
thiMiiost approved stylo, there lieiii'.,' tour large, woU-
liyliied and veiililated class rooiu.s and every conveni-
ence is at liaml for the systematio and rapid ]irosecu-
tioii of Iho Kliidiis. Mrs. ,1. liuUock, the Principal,
is an Kn^lisli lady of exceptional liiisiness and execu-
tive aliility, nmlcr wlio.so iirogre.ssivo and energetic
iii.iiiagenient this insliliition has rapidly lieen liroiight
to its present condition of prosperity and u.sefiilnoss.
For further information anil terms address Sirs. .1.
Uiillock, Principal, IS5 St. James street.

184

MdMltKAI., TIIK .MKI'Hitl'oMS OK CANADA, I I.LISTI! ATKI*

} !

QUESNEL, SHARPE ft CO.

TIIK bnlliliiit; •"■iii|.iril ir llic tr.innai'tii.ii i<{ tliin
liimiiicNS IS Niliiati'il ,'!( Ili.'I'.l Hiiil Hill Niitri' Daiiio
hlliMt, is tlini^ sliillrH III llc'ii;llt. mill .'10 x 1IH> fcrt
iliiiugimiitis. Till" lirst Horn- is utili/.iil fur nllicc |iiir

|MWi'S anil salrsiiiiiiii, llu' si Mil f"i' ^<'V■'lllll^' i.'la'is,

tliii llili'il fur iiiaiiilfartiinii;{ iiiiipirs. ami liasi'inriit dir
tliu hIhiii^o i>f Hlis'k. Till' iiiaiiiifai'tiiriiiL; ili'|iaitiiu'iits
ari' fully ciiiiiiiiii'il with spiiMal luailiiiii'iy ami a|i
I il lances, anil I In' III III I'laiiii tn li.iv.' I lie lltu'sl pmri'ss fur
silvi'iini; Illinois kmiwn, ami liavr rxiTiili'ii wmk fi'r
tlio largest unit immt, critn'il fnniiliiri' ilraU'is ami
calpiiii't makers ill tlienly. Tlie rninaii'diiei't iiiipiirti'rs
iif KritiKi' 'tml (''lemli niiirur jilates, |ilaiii ami lie\ellril,
alH'Mif Kiiulisli ami tli'imaii storks in all si/.esiinil i|iiali-
ties, ami nniaiiieiital H liite Liiniiiiil ami enlnri'il L,'lass, anil
keep III stuck ii lai'^'n ami vaiieil as^'H'tiiieiil, to^ietlier
with Hill papi'i-H ill ne», liamlsumi' itcsi^'iis ami culnis,
paints uf all kinds, nils, varnislics, lirusliis. artists'
iiiateii lis, ,Vc. 'I'lie ni.icliim'iy, iiitlie lievelliii;; ilepait
nieiit, is uf tile very latest inipiuveil pattern, ami uper
ateil liy elect ricily, ami tlie iiiiriur plate silverini;
ilepailiiu'iit is pro\ iileil «itli every facility ami cunveii-
ieiice fur exeunt iii;{ «'>rk in a siipeiiur ni.uiiu'r. Hank lit-
tili},'s, I'l'Staiiraiit, liuiiseami fiiiiiitiiie Huik isaspeci.illy
ami uiilersare tilleil « itli pruinptiicss .iml the liest satis
fact ii '11 1,'iiaranteeil. liutli tliese depart iiiei its .'ire under
tlie iiianai,'eiiii'iit and siipcrvisiun if Mr. '^Iiiesnel, v liu
lias had twenty two years' experience in tliese lines,
thirteen of which lie was with Messrs. .\ It.iinsay iV
Sun, ami nim- yi'ars iiiaiiai;er of these special depart-
ments in the house of .M..nL!i'nais, Itoivin iV • u. 'I'lie
other depart ineiits, I re under the eoiitrul of Mr. ,Sliarpe.
who fur a peri'iil of twenty ye.irs, was with the linn of
Mc.Xrthiir, ('..riieille iV Co. .'Mr. .\, l>. l^iiicinel was
hiirii ill Chateiia'.,'ii.iy, ',>iii'lii'C. and has lieeii a resident
of .Muiitie.il since l.'^lil. He is a pruiiiiiieiit nieiiiher of
the Chanihcr of Cuninierce. Mr. •'. .\ . Sh.irpu is a
native of this city. This lioiisi' is rcpreseiiteil in Que
liec liy .Messrs. .I.is. (iaiithier A F'^cre as iigulits.

BIiAIKLOCK BROS.

TIIK steadv ilovclii|)iiieiit of Montreal ns the [irincipal
cuiiiiiiercial centre of the l>oniiiiioii of Canada, has
Itei'ii Miaiiifested in v.-iriuiis w.-iys. Im' in none mure
HO than ill theexteiided facilities .iiruided iinrchanls for
the Ktura^'e and wareliuiisiiii^ uf their uomls and iner
chniidise. In this e nnecliuii special lufereiico is iiiadti

tuthe leprescntatiM'niid re'ialilt! liriii of Messrs. Hlaik
luck Hrul'icrs, warehuiisi ineii, ciistunis and furwaid-
ini! aeents, whuse ullices and warchoii.-ies are niliiatcd
at IT Cuinnioii street. This iinportaiil Imsiiiess was
f.iiimled ill IH7H jilaiklock Itros, and eventually Mr.
Will. M. Illaiklock liecanie Hole pruprietor, the enter
prise lieinu >"dl earriid on under the old linn iiaiiie nf
" lil.iiklock ItroH. " They occupy line, spacious, gtmu'
w.iri'hunsesun t'oinniuii strei-l, litti'd up with every cun
veiiieiice fur the stuia^e and handliiii; of uuuds in Imiid
or duty free. Iiisiir.iiice is readily Hcciired in first clans
ooiMpanics .'It low rates, and lili 'lal iiilv.inceH are made
when reipiired mi coiisiKiimeiiis. Messis. Itlaikluck
Itros, eiindiict a j;eneial ciistum huiise and lirukerane
liiisiiiess, iiiiil act as furwardin^ agents, eti', for the ful-
lowiliK lirst -class lioiises, \ iz Thos. Meadows iV Co,
.Shipping; .Aneiits, London, Liverpool, .Manchester,
Suiitiiainpton, (ilas!.'inv and Pans ; I'ilt \- Scutt s
Kui'eiyii I'ai'cel Kx|iress, with ollices at I.oiiiluii, Liver-
pool, I'aris, and agents , ill over the world ; Ijin'.'sl.ill',
Khrciiliern iV I'ullak, .Shippiii',' .Ai-enls, Luiidon, Liver
pool and llavre; Feres Kenikainp, .\iitweip. r.cl'.'iiliii ;

••Sol lis A Stevens, liotteidani. Iloll.iml, etc. They.

likewise, .let .is coiniiiission nierch.ints fur .\h'X. Cairns,
I'aisley, Scotl.iml, .Maiiii''actiirer of Cairns' Home made
M.'iriiialaile, used hy lli r .Majesty the (.liieeli. Cus-
luiiis ciitrii'S are pnniiptly p.issed liy Messrs. I'laikluek

llruK, am! \i Is in parcelsare f'lrwar.leil to all p.'irts of

the World. ( h'deis are iiniuediately attended to in all
liraiiclies of this liiisitiiss, and nine ineii are eiiipluyed ill
the linn's warehuuses. .Mr. Win. ^L lU.'iikluck v is
liorii in the city of (,»ueliee, hut has liecii .-i resident of
.Muntle.il lor the last twenty one ye.iis, lie is widely
known in husiness circles for his enerny, pr'Uii'ittiesi.
.'inil strict prohity, .-iiid is an active ineiiilier if the
Montreal Hoard of Traili'. The Telepliiuio cull of ihe
ollice is No. il4.

THE HOWARD BOTTLING COMPANY.

TIIF. opinion once prevailed that lirst -class ales .ind
jiurter euuld not he ni.'Uiilfactured mi the .Sinerican
emitiiieiit. The skill, eiieriiy .iiiil ahility of ( '.inad-
ian lirewers, have, 'luwever, luiii; ,'ii;u expluded and
ilestruyed this idea .iinuiij; seiisililc iiieii, and have
pi'uvcd that < 'an.'idi.'in ales and purler are ipiite ei|ual
in llavur and ipiaiily I" those of the must eelehr.itcd
Hiilish lirewers. In this cmniectimi special reference
is iii.idu to tliu Npleiiilid ales and purler lin wed hy

Messrs. Will. |)iiw S: Co., uf tin" city "f Moiitroiil,
which are liotlleil and packed not only for limiie con-

siiinpl lull also fur expurlatiuii hy the lluHiiril

l<ottlili<; Coiiip.'iiiy, will se ollice and works .ire Hiluatisl
at tiHl and tiM.'l llurchesler sireet. This liottlin^ husiness
was estnhlislieil in IHI'id and ill IMD'J the preseiil pro
prietms Messrs. ^L (t'Kouke and .\. I'ureell assiinieil
control. The premises occupied comprise a cmninodi
oils three storey huililiiii; K> x (15 feet ill Kize, fully
I'lpiipped w itii nioderii appliances and apparatus. They
hotlle exclusively \\ in I tow iV Co'siiles and |ioiter, mid
promptly till orders at the lowest possihiu prices.
Sixteen iiieii and wagons nre einpluyed, ami fhey (jivo
peismi.'il attention to shipping mdeis. Win. Dow «VC"ii'h
ales and porter are ureat favorites with cmisumerH mid
experts, and for purity, tiavor. ipiality and iinifiiriii
exeellcnce are unrivalled ill Canada or (Jrcit liritaiii,
hein^ i|iiiUt ('i|iial to the prodiicts of llass and
• iiillilii'ss. Messis. O'HoiikeiV I'ureell are iiativeH «if
Montreal. They are hunurahle, liheral and energetic
liusiness men, whuiire very pupiiliir in trade eircU'h.
.Ml. I'ureell has heen 'Jl< years in the tiottlinu Imsi-
iiess, aud is a pioniinent meniher of the C.M.H.A.,
«hile Mr. O'Kmirke is ,'i Forester. The telephone
call of Ihe ollice is Kl.'il.

ERASER BROTHERS.

TIIF .\uclioii and Coiiimi.ssimi trade has many respdli-
silile represeiilalivi's in this city, lint aiiiuni,' llip
must aide and representative concerns is that ot
Fraser llros., whose estalilishnient is located at No-.
:i:;0. ,"!'_'•_' ami '.iJi St .limes street. The liou.su
was fmimleil hy the late Mr. W. K. Shaw, who whs
Miccceiled hy Fi iser Hios. Their trade is conlilied
principally to the city. The premises occupied liy this
liriii comprise a tliieo slony Imililint; 40 k !:.',"> feet in
area, with yards attached, liO x I'J.'i feel ill <liim'nsioliH.
The lirst flat is iiM'd fm' s.ilesromn purposes iind cllieeB,
and the second and ihiid lloms are de\uU'd tu ^torage,
,'Uid I'i^hl liaiids are yiveii empluyiiienl . Tile line of
husiness conducted hy tlu: linn is that i-f amtionceis.
cuniiiiissiuii inercliaiils and valuators, speci.d altcntiin
lnuii;4 i^iveii to real est.'ile, furniture. hui>es, cii ria^es
and trade .s.iles, v.'dii.ition and .iiipiaisel-,. Tlietiini also
do a lai'^e stura'.;e liusiness, vvliii li inclmlcs furniture a ml
merchandise uf every descriptiun, ,'iiiil have splendid
faciliticsfur this feature of the husiness. Tlicy ri'i'eive
euiisiL(iiliieiils of all ^ouds haiidled hy tlielii and make
liheral cash cdvanee.i on the same when rii|idrid.

MONTHkAL, TMK .MKTlt( »I'(»I,IS o!' I'.VNAhA, I LIJ SlUATIl.),

130

llvKiilnr (wloH of liDrsiin ciiriinHON, Ihuiiunh, cio,, iini
liuld by tliuiii uviiiy 'rufsday iit lliu (lu|Mi»it<>ry, nUit
every Kridiiy tliey h>>lil n very ext.eii»ivo iiiiolidii nf new
ami Hucciiiil'liitiiif piaiiHi, liuiiHehnld fiirnitiire, etc., nf
every <lesi'ri|iliMii, 'I'lnir Hale* are lariijely patnui-
i/.eil. These are Ihe lar^eHt and licNt nppiiiiited pre
niiHOH, ill tliiH line of l)iiHineH'., in Muni real. Kdth
uentlenien liave liad l(in)( experience, and tliriai<{li tlieir
jimt nn<l ecpiitalilu nietliodgand Imnuralilu dealin|{ liavu
OHtalilittlied a lueralivu and prospermH trade, ami are
wollkm.wnintlioeity. U.itli Mr. I). 11. and Mr. \V. II.
FraHer are natives cf I'ietdii, Nuva Scotia, bnt liave
lieen residentsiif Miint!"al fmni lioyliond, Tliefcirnier,
Mr. I). II. Fraser, liad lieen in tlioauclidn liiisliicnN fur
twenty yearn. Mr. W. II. Fiiimt Im.t also li.id niiiny
years' experience in tlio fiuiiiliire line, luiviiiK pii'-
viously coiiducteil a larye hImi-o lure. The hi^h Hliiiid-
iii^ of the nieiiihers of this tinn finnis'ies an iiiilcx to
the Hiiccess which lias atleiiilcd lluir liiLiineas.

E. A. MANNY A CO.

ONF. of the best kiioivn tiriiis in this city is tliat of K.
.\. Miiiiny A' Co., iron foiindeis ami nolo nianiifac-
faetiirersof the Star littiiiKs and hot w.itcr lioiliis.
The foniulalioii of ih.' 'isini'ss dales fron- ISDH, when
it was est.ihlished t>y Mr. !). .\ . .M.iiiiiy at Iteaiiharnois
I'.y. In IHT'.t Mr. K. S Alanny was aduiitted to p.irl
nersliip anil Ihe pru.seiil lirni foriiuil, and in IHtlil an

otHce and salesi in was opened in this <ilv. Tim

boiler is a iiioilern discovery of the niciiu-it iiiipori.incc
and is the only relialile one in every ease that j;ivcs
HJitisfaclioii when all olhers have failed. It is nii
eipi.ilh'd in he.'ktin^ c.ipacity and ecoiioiny in fuel anil
it call be safely .s;iid that the boiler is hot w.itir heal-
my brought to perfection. The boiler is diii.dih^ and
elllciclil, li.ird oi soft coal or Wo. id i m j.e used, iMiil
without except ion i.s the most rapid InaliTin existence.
It has only been on the market for ihiee years and in
that time over 1, IKK) have been sold and in every ease
the greatest Batisfaction has been expressed and the
lari^est and (inest biiildilii;sare belli;,' lir.iled by the Slar
boilers. The tiriu will send on application an illii.sti.ileil
cataliii;ne with price list and refeiences to any address.
The works of the tinn at lie.iiili.irnoison the line of the
IJraiid Trunk H.ailway are two acres in extent. The
eipiipineiit beinj^ of a superior character and besides
tools and appliances there are two tiaveliiii; cranes of
one and a half tons capacity each. Forty live Nkilled
workiucii are oniploycd and an aver.e.'e of four tons

Isrye and simkII c.istinus fur slovim, furnaces and ayri
cultural inipleiiieiitii, etc., are turned out ilally. The
show rooni.s in this city, f)!H) t'rai){ street ale L'.j x I'.'o
feet ill area, ^1 Ktories, and here is ilisplajed a eomplele
assort inent of Star lioileis. Star liltiints. etc. Mr. K.
S. Manny is a nativo of St. .lohiis, I' l.^l. and resides in
this city. Mr. K. .\. .Manny ri>ides at Iteauhitriiius
and has charge of the Wurks.

S. S. KIMBALL.

IT is absolutely necessary for any bank, corporation,
trust coiniiaiiv, or lirina inlnisled with the safe
koepiiiK of money and other v.iliiablea t i obtain at
any cost the best safe yet inveiilcd, oini that is impreK-
nable to burglars and indislniciilile by tire. In this
connection, wu desire to lu.ike special iifeieiice in this
t'oiiiiiiereial Iteviuw of Montreal, to Mr. S. S. Kimball,
the widely known and siieccss-
fill Kafu iiiaker and ni.iiiufac-
tiirer of the Champion .Stump
and Stonu Kxtiactors, dehorn'
iii^ dippers and hIoiu nioiiuy
tarrieis, whose othceand wiles
rooms are Kituated at fiT" Crai),'
Kirei't. This business was cm
lablished liy Mr. Kimball four
teen years ayo, and his patpni
a^o now extenilH throughout
all sect ions of Canada. .Mr.
Kimball isatirst -class machinisi
and iiieehanical engineer, who
piissesseH superior inventive
skill and ability, ami is fully
C'inversaiit with the reipiire-
mints of the most uxactiiiy
patrons. He occupies a spac-
i..us lwos|..riy l.'iililin^' liO x l.^•• fe.t in size, the
Workshops beini,' fully eipiipped with iiiodern tools,
iiiai'hiiieiy and appliances, and a full stall' of skilled
workmen is employed. .Mr. Kimball makes a Hpecialty
of the maliiifaclure of Ihe Cli.'iiiipioii s.ifcs. which are
made in lifleeii ditl'ereiit sizes, and are w.irr.inled to fall
SIX stories withoiil lire.ikinn. 1 1 is .safes a..' the slronn-
est yet produced, beino i. imposed of one hea\y piece
of i.on for the body, while the .'iiiule iron, which forms
the frame, is carefully Wi'lded at the corners. The
lillini; has stood Ihe severest tests, and the doi.rs close
tightly and li.ive belter thiiiyesthan oilier safes. Kim
ball's sifes h.ive pa.ssed successfully tie ordeal of lieice

tires, and are seeiireii by locks which Imve stood the
coiiibined ailai'ks if biirylais and skilled eiperts, as
well MS the a-^saiilts of envious eouipetilors. 'l*o sum
lip the mailer, Kimball s safes are the bust in the
market, and alu iinei|Ualli)d for ihu suvurity thuy all'oid

nKainst the attacks of biir^dais :iiid the ravages of lire,
while the pricis ipioted for tliiiii are extremely Hinder-
ate. Mr. Kimball also maiiiifaeliins v. mil doors, locks,
division i|....r> for biiildini;s, .iii.l icp.iirs promptly all
kinds of s^fes. v.'iiilts, etc. lie is also iiianiifactiirer of
Ihe Champion .Stiiiiipand .Stone Kxirictois, il- horninu
clippers, of wliieli there .He over .'i.UIMI 111 ii.se, cash and

parcel carriers which have In en .ulapled by iiiosl of oiir
leadilii> iiierehants. u liieli have no siiperiois for relia-
bility and ellii ieiicy in Canad.i or the I'liited States.
.Miiiy h'adinij Canadian banks, coiupaiiies. eti'., iisu
Mr. Kimball's safes, and he has lately supplied the
li.'iiik Ville .Marie and the City and Distiiet Hank with
safes, which have t,MVi n entire satisfiction to the

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186

MONTHKAL, TIIK MKTUoroMH OF CANAKA, I I.I.ISTI! AT::|)

(illii'iTd. Mr, Kimlmll nan lioin la .Nrw ll;nii|r,liiri',
1ml liiw rcsidwl III .Muiltniil siiici' IHV'.t. \\k- ih Innlily
r)'((arili'il fur lii.i iiit'i'li.iiiiial hkill iiml iilni't |iri>l>ity,
mill JilHlly iiii'l'll.s tlir Huiii'HH uliicli lias allt'iidi'il Inn
itlili' I'H'ni'lH III lliis iiHi'fiil liidiiHirv. Ml'. Kiniliall Iihn
lii'cli clit^a^'ril III tills IikIi' sihii' I><>\Iic>im|, aiiilriii tikr
iriiii mill i<ti'i>l ill tliti i'iiii;;li, |iiittiii^ tliiiii lliruii^li tti ry
|iri>ct'ss lijinsi'lf. itiiil turn mit a nii|it'riiir Hiifu witlhuit
miy aHMixtaiK'i', Mr. Kiniluill is a iiii'iiilii'i' in umnl
Htaiiilin^ mill lias pansi'il iiiuhI nf tliiM'Imirs in tlir t'nl
liiviing lixlms, I '111 inn nil!. No. "il, i.tl.it.K., Iwikipuit,
N.ll, ; Mi.niitCiit •JHC. K.nf II., Ni.h|i,.iI, N.ll. ;,»<t.
Iii'iiim', Nil. II, .\.K. ami .\.M. ; ('ainarvnii ( 'li;i|ilii-
.f K.A..M., N.I. .■.,(!. K.(.>.; Sivptiv, Nil, -j;, l!.T. i.| T.,
ami Mitii.|iiilitan, t'niii. K.'l". nf T., i.f .Mi.iilnal,

THOUSAND ISLANDS GRANITE CO.

ONKcftliv !.'li'at ii'|iii-srnlaliM' imlnstius i,f .Mmit
fral istli.'il of till' i;ri'at slonry.iiiU of Hliirli Ml'.
K. l''oisylli is till' I'.stii'iiii il ,'inil inlii'inisiii;,'
|irii|irii'lor. 'I'liis lloiiiisliJMi,' roiirriii iI.'iIih lis iiiri'|i
tioii liark to lM('i4, wlnii ii »as kimMn as tlic ('.'iii.iila
Mii'lilii Woiks. In iHiil .Mr. Koi'miIi liisviiif llir
Hnlr |iro|ii'ii'tiii', ami iimlir liis |ii'iii{ri'ssi\r ^inilami' tlif
liilsini'ss h.'is lifi'ii iU'\rli.|ii'i| to |i|'o|iortiiiiisi f I'lioi'iiioiis
iiiai,'iiitMili', Ml'. Kni'sytli lirinys III lii'af Kpi'ci.'il i|U;ili-
licalions. Ili' is .'i civil i iiniiirrr nf vast t'X|n'i'ii'ni'i', an
rX|ii'rt j:iil;;r ot all Imiliiiiit,' .'iiiil paviii'^ iiialiTi.il -. iiion-
nuji'iilal wni'k, ilr., solhal li.- Ii.is iiili'lli.ji'iii |y m in ii-i|
till' lust Iicils of •^r.'inili'. yiav siom , marlili', I'li'. In
ijUai'iy : ami tliiis oH'cis in his yanls liii'r ,'in iitii ivallril
stork for all |iiir{iiisrs Mioiinnii'iiial, stiiutiii.il. m for
paving iisn. His main olliii' ami yaiil.s iiii' Hilnitnl at
tilt' <iinirr nf Itlriny mnl lliii'iliistii slirils, ami lnn'
at all tiiiu's i.s r.irriiil an iiiiim'iisr stock of " 'riioiisaliil
Islanils " Lji'initc fi'oiii Mr. Kursytli's own ipiaiiiis mi
drinilstont' Isl'iml, in the ,St. Lawniin' liivii, at
Tliiii'i'o, near I 'l.'iyloii, N. Y., also frnni liisollicr i^raiii'c
i|imi'iii's near <iananoi|iii'. (Int., ami Slanslcail. \'\'.
Slr.Koi'syth isalsoailii'cct inipoili'i' of the linist ll.'ili.iii,
Vcriiioiit ami oilier foreii,'ii faililes. In the Donlies-
tur .street yaiil is erccteil a tHo storey linililiti;.', 411 feet
liy HO, which is iiseil for iilKco.'inil slmw rnnm purposes.
His fac'lnry ia Inoateil at iVili W illiain stree!, ttlieie he
iwii.s yanls cnveriiiH an area nf fully two aci'es. The
factory is a Hulisl,'iiitial three storey liriik Ntructuie.
fully ui|uippcil with all llie lati'sl iinpioveil niachinery
for polishiiu;, ^limlini^ ami Biiwing, ilrivun hy water
uf sevfiity tivo horse power. Tin; first flour cniituiiis

the inichinery f ir iKilisliiii',', siwitf,', etc. t)ti the sec
iiml llnor are the niarlile ciiltiiig ami ni.'icliine simps.
The lliiril tlnnr is ilevnieil In pnllslllllK ■""' •'"' ni.iiiu
fuel nil' nf the f.iinniis ••( iraiiililhic " pa\ my inateiial.
( pwai'ils nf IIKI hamlsare einployeil at the uoik.'i. aii'l
fully 7,1 111 the ipi lines. Tlu' rhinis.iml lsl.iiiiU|_>ianitc
is rcnowiii'il thioiiu'lioiil the Doiiiinion ami llie I iiilnl
.States for itn iiilapt iliility to the liiylie;^t urailenf sculp-

MR. n. FOR8VTH

tural anil artistic Work, for luoiiii iits, cnluinns, pnr-

llciis, etc., while t pl'niluci'S lliautlflll ellecU whellllseil
fnr luienor (lecoraiions. .Mr. l''ni'.'.Mh is a he.uy iiii-
poiier of Carrara ami nilier celeliraleil It.'ili.iii inarlilcs,
anil is also II receiver nf .Mexican ( >iiyx ami oilier ilcc-
oralivo stone. The ( iianolithio iiialei i.'il, for llonrs,
eirectu.'illy superscilcs all tiles nr ntherslyli s nf lunilern
tlnnriii','. " It is as ilur.ilile as the soliil lock itself, ami
presents .'I siiperl) appcnanec. .Vicliitei'ts ami liuilil-
ers shoiilil test its merits, Mr. Forsyth sn^nilied
the granite oiid iiinrblu used in the llnard of Iriido

lliiildiiiv;, New Vnrk Life llnildin^', Stjiiidiird I.ifu
Itnildiii:;, .Mei'chantH' ll.iiik Itiiildin^, itaiik of .Moll'
tied. Sun l.ife .\s.Hiii ill loll riuildiiiL,', the Caliadiitll
I'acilie Itallway I lepol, ( 'aiiadiali I'nllnn < 'nnipany, vtv.
lie is the leailin;,' niannfacl iinr in the |)iiiuiiiin|i of
pnlished Klanile and iiiiilile woik, ami o\mii;^' In Ills
pelfeclcd lacllillis, ami ll|o|'iiU'.lll kno»leil;{e of tile
Hauls of the Ir.iile oU'eis siilisianlial imluceiii.nls such
as cannot he Kcciiicd elsewhere. Mr. Fmsylli whm
liniii 111 t'ailliness, .Scntlaml, and is ii ci(il engineer hy
pi'nfe.ssinn, with cninpi'chcn^ive aci|iiiii'nii lits. He was
ilni liailinr eii'.'ineer nt Mniiircil I'nr many years, his
iiilelli,.>ciit and far seeing nvi-isieht In iie.^ iil I lie lia.se nf

many nf the yi eat est illlpl'n\elliellts I'illu pn t. H e is

an iii'iiMi iiieiiilier nf the UiLiid nf 'i'lade, a ^incriior of
th'toiieial llo.spit.d and the .\-yliiiii ,11 Veiiliin, while
he is a \ allied lueiiilicr nf tlie.Sl. .Vmlrews ami « 'ale-
iloiiiin Sncielies, .Mr. Fnrsyth is niio nf niir iiioKt
piililic spiriled cili/eiis, iind lias e\cr aicnnled a hearty
siipiiiul |i ail measures Is'st cakiilaleil to advance .'iinl
protect the city's interest i.

ALPHA RUBBER CO.

Tills pr'i;.'l'essi\e I'Miiipaiiv »as iucnrpnral ed in Ifi.s.i)
iiuili r the laws of the j 'i'o\ ini r i f ',lni'lii'e, with n
p.'ild lip capll «l of .S:)ll.lllil>. 'I lie coliipaliys lillhi-
iiess was liist slaiti il in .'St. .Vntoilie si rei I , lull inC.'c
tolii r l.-^lin it was ii'iuoviil to lis pn sent l.,calioii. A''
ami .".K N.'i/'ai'elh stiei t. Hi re is i. cell pied a eoniinndiniri
thieii Htniey and liasi'liieiib liiiik l,iiililiii<^ the \k.sc-
111 'lit lii'in;^ devoted to .storage, the lii,-l Hour tn nlllceH
and he.'iter rnniii, while tliii Keeniid .'iiid lliiiil llm r.i
are iitili'.(ed fnr faitnry pnipuses. 'I'lie iiianiif, c
liiiiii',' ilep.irlim'iils ale fully ei|iiipped uitli nindein
.'ippli.'iiices ami ui'ichiiii'iy, .'iml a inimlier nf skilled
oper.'ili\i'S are eiiipln.^cil. 'I'lie Alplui Itiililier I 'niii-
paiiy nianufaeliires l.ir'^ely the faimins ".\lpha " and

lllm";,'a specialties .'11111 tlle pnplll.'ir enlllillllnllH How

syiiiiees. It also piniluces ihe ".\lplia" and ( linej-a
coinliination.s, a new and simple coinliination syriiii;e
and w.'itcr Imtlle in oiieenniplele iiisli'iiiii..'nt,H'illi liard-
nililier iiijeciinii tiilus. 'I'lie " .\lplia " and ( •inejv'
water linttles, " .\lplia" reiiinv,'ililc eider il,iwn cnvers,
lulie coiiipicssiiis, iiiv.'iliil's lusliioiis, callieleis, stoni.'ieh
miles, ruliher liaiiihc^'cs, tuliiiiL', Imllnw teething,' Hues
and pads, nipples, I'',ii|,disli lueasl pumps, stnppcrs, uiii-
brellii rings, water beds, \ specially is made nf atjitioii-
era' supplicn, iind superior work is turned out in surgical

MONTllKAr,, THK MKTHOl'OMS OF r.\V.M>A, ILU'STHATRfV

i.ir

nnd (IriimjintH' finods, wliili' jmtiiilcd iirtirli'M in -iil.-

'"•r fi U iircjvc luit'lK'iil.it' iiltiiilKiH. (Milt rair-

fully Ni'Irc'ti'il iiililni' v.; iitili/ril, ami I lie ;(imii|h aiv
iniNiiriiaHncil fur i|iiililv, nliaKiliiy, iilllily anil wmk
iiiHiislii|i, uliili' till' iiilcc'M c|ii<it('il foi ilii'iii aro t'\
tl'i'iiicly iiMiili'ialc. My. Mcn.iihIi r Marl'licl'K' II, lliii
Ki'iTi'laiy, Has |iic\ iuii^jy iili'iililiid foi tiw \iars wiili
I III' < 'a nail Ian ItiiMn i'('i>iii|i my. Mr Miai liaii. llii'X ir<
|iti-.ii|riit, IS a |i.i|iiilar iiiriiilirr i.f lln' it.ial'il of 'ri.i,|r.
ami a wnli'ly kih'Mii HMa|iaml<>il niaiiiifaiiiiii'i'. He m
jikfwisi' |ii(»ii|i'iil I'f tlir .Mmilnal Siui k VanlH. xuc -
liri'slilcnl iif llii' I'liiiaila Mral I'aikiii'^ ('<•., ami ciii'-
|il'r^lili'iit Iif till' l^itik V'lllii .Maiii', ami ii lai.'i! i al
I ■! ;(• iiH ml- III .Mi.niii'al.

THE IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO.. (LTD.)

R. J TOOKE

' cl.ly ilu' Ir.i.liii^ lirailiiuiutrrs of

' ami iiiaiiiif.utiir-
a|i|i.iirl of I'M ly

MuNTliKAl, is (
til.' Dnliiilii.iii f.,|'tlH^ uli,.|.'.s;il.'
ill'..; Iraili'iii m-ntlciiu'irs \\i'ariii;j
iK.srrijitic.ii. Ml', It. ,1, Tn.iki' Ii.is linii for maii\
yi'.'ii'H a Icaillii;; ami wiilrly Kii'>\tli iiruiiifactiirn' ami
iiii|ii>i'l<'i' of f^i'iils' fiiriilsliiii'^'t, anil lii.s triili" lias
Unittiil" ininirnsc |ii'ii|ii>rt|nns. In IHll't .Mi. 'I'lmkc
I'sialiiislicl liiM liiisiiu'ss I'lily a fi'W ili"'is fnnii his
lii'L'.si'iil ii.i'atiiin, IT''>am) 177 St. .lanics ."^li'i'd ami lii.s
|iri'sriit t'xtonsivo anil intliirntiul ]iiitiiiniiyt' is tlir I'l'-

Hiilt "f many yi'niHuf i Idso appliraliun In liimini'Hs ani)
a |i<ili)'y niai'kril liy riiiri^y, riit('i'|>risi' ami nitcKiily.
.\t iliti alxivK I'liatiiMi III' iiri'ii|iii's a I liri'i'Hl'ii'i'y and
lutst'imnt liiiililni'^. :tO.\ |IL' fi'i'l in ilnmiisiiaiM. mitliu
Ki'iiiii I flimrof uliii'li ai'i' tile nlliirs. ami ntail saliis-
riHiniH, 'V 'i rhiiii llic imist i'\|ii'nsi\rly and liandHMiiiily
litli'd ii|i f j'liy in tlii'ii' lini' in tin' rily, Im'Iiiu linislH'd
III I'll'. iiy .nil u'lijd. and i'i|in|i|»'d Willi I'lvcliir lii{lil.
"Iiaiii lii'.it and all imidiin cunvi'iiiinri's, On tlir "ci'-
■ '1 I iliiiiii'j tilt' rnllar a"'' ' ullfariMiy. ami ' ii tlii'tliird
'I If tliu i-liii't f.ii'ti'v. tvliilu iijiwaids iif lifiv K 'iid''

siMi and fiishiiiitalilp nnnnrttllriitH nf ycntH' fiii'iiisliiiiijH
■ III tim ci'iitimiit, I'liilii'.ii'iim as it ilni's all tiir l.adinif
nnvi'ltii'K, iiii|ii.rti'd dircit finni Kiii'tipian iiiarki'tN.
Ill fait liis Htmi' is niiw tin- Iradiii',' liradiinarli'is in tlm
Iliiiiiinioii, wlii'i'i- ai'i' III III' fuiind tin- litist stylrs and
fasliimis in sliiits, rnllaiH and I'lills. iK'iknrnr, iimlcr-
wi'ar, l;1ii\i's liandkiicliiifs, hatli i-olas, iir , .iml IiIh
|ialr<i|ia;jt' is lUimd fimii uiir Iradiirj Hiallliy am! iii-
llilrlitial riti/i'iis. Mr. Tni'ki'Uas 111. Ill and liiniiulit
ll|i III tins city, ami In l.'ty III' cni'.yt llic rstnin and
frii'ii.lslii|i i.f a l.ii^i' |ii.|ti..n .if .in leading; liiiaincbH

III.

aV(" irivin stnidy riii|i|.iyim

i.f till' liiisin.'ss is nil. Icr till' car. fill

Nniii'ivisinii I.f .Mr. 'I'lMikc, than «li..iii

aliii' i.r fXiH'ricmcd iiiainif.u'tiircr in

T.ii.kc nmv c

I'st wi' in.iy

lai'Lti'ly till' |iri.iiiim'iit and fasliimialili' citizens wlmsi'

|iatii.n.i'_'.' di'MiamIs nnly llic lim-st f^radcs ci '^....ds,

wliitlicr iiiiiii.itc.l 111' di.iiicsiic. In liis retail di'|iart

iiiciit. Mr, r.iiike cariii s tlic l.ir.^'ust , imisl coiniiiilKn

.rry ill |i,iiliii. Ill
mil c\[..-iii mid
tlicrc IS II. 1 im.li'
Montreal. Mr.
mtr.ils an iiiinii'iiso I'k'.iI tra.ti', the lai't;-
st.'itc in till' lliiminiiiii, and I'liilii.'ii'ilii;

III. It, iii.iii\ '. will. Ill lii\»- Ill-Ill Ills . t|. ■ ,, iiir a

lull'.; Inn.', .ilid iiii|ii..s<' ill Ills jiiili;iin'iit am. ■., I l.istu

tlinmisl iiii|ilicil c.inlidi'iici'. 'r.iiiici't tlm ilciuands nf
Ills iniicasiii',' trailf, .Mr. 'I'mikc was nliliycil In npuii
a liiaiicli, which ho accniilin'.jly diil ten years agn, at
t.'>l7anil l.'il'.l .St. Calherint: street, which ncciipies n
limly appnintcd slme liO x !M) feet in ilinieiisi(,ns,
liaiidsniiicly lilted up in Mack .ind i,'nld wnndw.nk.
ha\ 111^ Kiiiilish tilud lln.ii, uluctric li'.,litsaiid all liindein
iliiprnvciiiulits.

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W. C. REID.

i-l

ONE of the most popular houses in this part of the city
eng.iRed in th^- provision Inisincss is that of Mr Wni.
(i. KeiJ. dealer in fresh and salt meats, fish, poultry.
paine and veKelables in se.ison, located at corntT of
Bleurv and Mayor streets. This tlourisliini; business w.is
estalihshed by Mr. Reid, he having occupied his present
location since Septemlx-r, i.s.jj, and, under his able
management, his house has gained a leading position
in the trade. The premises are a model of clean-
liness and order, attractively fitted up with silver-

social and business standing. One of the specialties
of tills business is the fish department. The fnnt of
the store containing a large marble funnt.iin constantly
supplied >vifh fresh running water iu which s.iinples of
the stock are e-. ;>o'!' •■■ fir the inspection of customers;
t.ie stock pro|ier .-e.ug carried in the basement which is
lilted up with ever; ' icility for storing and cleaning.

pi.ited ri.xturcs, c-U'Ct.ij lights, etc , ine tioor being oi
marble, which gives tiie utmost coolness necessary for the
keeping of the fresh meat;^ and is furnished with every
convenience and facility for the satisfactory carrying on
of the enterprise, all the latest improvements in the way
of cold and dry storage being here in successful opera-
tion. Mr. Held buys his cattle on foot and is an excel-
lent judge of Ciittle and sheep in the c.ircass or on
the hoof He handles only the verv finest stall fed,
western cattle. Mr. Keid owns a iarj.'e (arm outside
the city and all vegetables are grown on his own farm
and received fresh daily in season, a specialty being
made of butter and eggs Me is a naii\e of this
city, an active 1-reo Mason and a gentleman of high

THE"STOKEWALL JACKSON " CIGAR
FACTORY.

iVI'i''. hi'torv of this extensive,
i well-1,11 )>ui and most success-
ful Mianufactiiring concern is
uriiijue and exceeding ly interesting
readint; matter, showing,, is it does.
that the superior cpiality and value
.done of an article placed on the
n'rirl:et will be lecognized b> the
public to such an exLent as to
as- ;re the best and larf;est results.
1 III... firm started business as cigar
manufacturers and w holesale and
retail tobacconists in May. i.^'.i.s,
now over thirty-live years ago,
under the style of II [acobsiS: ( o.,
which reu.ains unchanged. The
members composing the firm were
oiiginally \ir. Henry Jacobs and
Mr, ^licllael Michaels, but at the
death of Mr. M. Michaels, his son,
\'r. John Micli.aels, entered the
business, and was eventinlly, in
1.SS5, admitted .i- a p.irti..r in the
firm Soon./ r :iis atlmission he
induced Mr ja ■ bs, the senior
partner, to give up the tobacc(Hiist
tiepartmeiit of the old business,
llieii uver a (piarter of a century in cxe icnco, with the
object of devoting the inlire time, Iviiowledgu and
long experience of the firm to the mamil.icture of
cigars alone. The expiTience of A'-. Henry Jacobs, the
senior partner, dates back from tnu year i.S.(i, over a hall
century ago, when he entered U|.'on his business career
as an apprentice and journeyman cigar-maker in l.ondim,
England, and afterwards iu U. S. of America, and during
the last thirty-five years in Canada as a cigar ni.uuifac-
turer. The idea that Mr. J. Michaels conceived was to
make a novel departure from the geimr.al custiuii of
the trade, which was lo manufacture only the une hraiiii,
style, sisi-. ilmf'f. tjiui Iv niul priti- rn'.ir, and by giving
extraordinary good value in extra line quality of tobaccos

and sufierior workmanship to secure at first a demand
from the consumers, and later a regular and increas
leg trade fo the goods, without the aid of adver-
tising, commercial travellers' canvass, ir any manner of
solicitation of orders or inducements whatever. Accord
ingly their terms of sale were fixed strictly and entirely on a
cash basis, and they selected for their brand the " Stone-
wall Jackson," which they had been manufacturingcigars
under since the year 1^63, wh''h date it will be better
remembered as cne of historic nute and fame, by the well-
known lines in the famous song ; —

" On a itri,;ht .May morn in '63,

And ri-adv for IIk- action.
On ,1 I'aUl.'tiiia lor liln-ty,

Stooil gallant ' SloiiLW-all Jacltsnn,' *•

the well-known character of the great American southern
(ieneral, who was admired and respected by all, even by
his opponents, lor unlbnchmg determination of purpose,
which carried him siircessfiilly through every b.ittle that
he was engaged in, and eariiid for him Ins famous
sobr iiui't of " Stonewall " The selection by the firm of
this brand showed ;^<pial!v their untlinchiiig determina-
tion to .adhere t'l the p.alh they had decided on, ;ind also
to carry iheir enterprise In a successlnl issue, entirely and
alone on merit. .'Vidlher iniport.iiu I'e.iture should be
noted here that they never employ unskilled cheap labor,
anil during their whole Inismess career none but skilled
cigar-makers, li.-ind workmen, members of the Cigar-
makers Intern.'tluinal Union el .-Xmerica have been in their
employ. The importance nf hand skilled labor over that
of wholly, or jiarily. midline work, with unskilled, half-
t.uight, underpaid work peuple, by which the m.ajorily of
all cigars, excepting the very high-priced ones, are made,
is appreciated by this firm, .iiid realizing that cheapness
is no economy, and that the higher price paid for skilled
workmen gives .actually better v.due, thereby enabling
them to salely guarantee th.il e.ad: and every cigar leaving
their factory would bo tinlirtdy salisf.iclory to the con-
sumer. .'\nd what has been tlui result of their project ?
The " Sfjnew.ill Jackson ^ gained, immediately, a strong
hold in MiiiUreal. E.ich smoker, finding them very
siipiTior, and all along the diHereiit liiie.s of railw.iy the
gratuitous and entliusiaslic praise of the splendid value
of the "Stonewall Jackson" was carried by pltMsure
travellers, more particularly by commerci.d repr.isenta-
tivesof all branches of trade and commerce. Tlue; letters
with orders for " Stonewall J.ickson " c.inie crowding in,
entirely unsolicited by the firm, from British Columbia
10 Newfoundland, literally from the Atlanlii. lothe I'.acific
Thetrade grew so rapidly that the supply of skilled work-
men in Nlonlreal w.is not sullicienl to meet the factory's
requirements, and the linn with conimendableenterprise
spent large sums of money to bring skilled workmen Irom
the United States of America, still being unable to get

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siifTicicnt numbers to fill all orders rocoivi'd, and each
seasun finds Ihu demand f;ri'at>;r llian tln^ rap.u ity, Iml
they preler to lose the business rather llian deteriorate
the ijuality of their ciKars by eniployint; inferior workmen,
of which there isalwaysa supply. It is a fact worthy of
more than passing notice that the largest sale of this
famous brand is riHht at home in .Montreal, which
goes to show that the more they are known the more
hiRhly they are appri ciateil. 'Ihe sister city, Toronto,
follows cl.>sely after .Montreal in volume of consumption,
and the other cities and towns in proportion to their pop-
ulation, and the total sales are niudi larRer than that of
any other one brand in the Dominion. T'ie sale in Mont-
real ,\t,,;;lt llhit (./■ nil ullii r'recoRiiized brands of the same
priced cit;ar put logtther, which is indeed a wonderini
record, i.nd each ,ind every year has shown an imre.ased
sale over Ihe precedini; one. In commentinR on the
remarkable and successful manner in whicli this firm has
carried out their most difficult project, havin« adhered
to every detail they oriKinally proposed, we believe it
but just to state th.it the repm.ition acquired by the
" Stonewall J.icKson " ciijar factory has been si'cured by
a uniform system of fair and honorable dealinj;, which
has ever characterized their transactions, as well as by
the superior quality and reliability of their products.

SKELTON BROTHES & COMPANY.

THK oldest established shirt and collar business in
Canada today, anil therefore the most interesting
for an article, is that of Me-.isrs, Skelton Hros Sc Co.,
and it will no doubt be ii.strective to rur readers to
know something of their history and business methods.
.Starting in a compar.ilively small way in 1,^71, tluy li.ive
gradually increased their bii5ini:;;s year by year, until now
they emiiloy between four and five hundred hands, and
their S. H. & To. comfort brand of shirts and collars is
known and recommended by all the le.iding men's
furnishing dealers, not oi'!y in the older Provinces
of Ontario and Queiicc, but from the Atlantic to
the newer Provinces of the Pacific coast. When
Messrs. Skelton Urothcrs & Co. started business
over twenty years ago, the mantifacturr of shirts
and collars was an unknown art in ("an.ida ; tlii're-
fore skilled labor h.id 10 bi^ imported, help trained and
foreign competition overcome. liverything except the
work ol the sewing m.achines wis done hv hand , today
there is hardly a shirt or coll.ir lli.it leaves their estab-

lishment, that has had more manual labor put upon it
than was necessary to prepare and guide it through the
m.achines. The e is practically no h; nd labor ; machines,
m.-uhines, m.acl.mes everywhere, Su. 'ly there isnolietter
equipped fi ■->!- ill the stales 1 elsewhere than is to be
found in t.i.it large corner buiVii.ng, ijo, cjS and 100 Si.
Peter street, and i and 5 Kt^f i.let ..treet, occupied by
Messrs. Skeiion Brothers & Co. With the exception of
the slock loom, it is filled with all the latest inventions in
fine mach'nerv -'1: I rning out high-class goods. The
first con iiei alien .-. always quality ol work. Their
svstem for the ^jxair ..■ ation of work during the process of
m.inufactiire and v'-foieit is olTered for sale is thi' most
scientific |>lan for preventing mistakes and imperfections
that llie writer has ever seen, and a very high standard
of work has been attained. The resources of the firm are
such that the largest orders can be Idled with the great-
est ]iromptness -an advantage which the tr.nle h is much
appreciated. Altogether Messrs. S H. & Co, as the
pioneers of this fade and as still occupying the le.iding
position in it, may be justly selected as the most repre-
sentative house in the Dominion. It is a noteworthy fact,
amongst other inipro\-ements introduced tiy them, that
their goods cin only lie bought from themselves direct.
They pay no intermediate commissions, they sell direct
to the fine retail trade, and to that trade only do they
look for the disposal of their large and constantly increas-
ing output.

LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND
GLOBE INSURANCE CO.

IN this statistical review of Ihe city of Montreal wherein
her representative business houses receive careful
consideration, there is no depirtment that enlists
•"ore attention than lh.it of insurance. Well i ' the van
of ' le great fire and life organizitions in the world ranks
the l.inions Liverpool and Londo.i and Clobe Insurance
Co., whose Canadian hoadquarlers are located in thi'
well-known building bearing their name in the Place
il'Armes, Montreal. Kstablished in 1S3G this corporation
has over and over again demonstrated its wise and
pruilent policy, and in no way so forcibly as in its .ac-
curauhilions of capital in llie form ol general reserve and
fire re-insurance funds. It has been aptly said, in fact,
that Ihe insurance that ni.ikcs ' assurance doubly sure"
is thoroughly exemplified in the Liverpool and London and
Cdobe Insurance Company, which, since the date of its

incorporation in England fifty seven years ago, has met
every just claim against it promptly, and won for itself a
re(iut;Uion second to none in the world. The paid-up
capit.d of this truly inlfcrn.'ilional insurance bulwark now
aggregates the sum of /'.!45'i)o, the general reserve
reaches £k\"<' 000, and the lire re. insurance fund totals
^'714, 000. The general assets of the company at 31st
DecembiT, iS.jj, aniountel to the sum of /s,,S7o.4f)7
sterling. The company has had representation in Canada,

wiih headquarters at Montreal, since 1.S51, and Ihe offices
here occupied in tlu'ir own handsome building (though
erectt;d ;is f;ir back as i^<>\\ will compare favorably with
those situateil in any similar structure on the American
continent. This company is steadily increasing every
year, and branch olHces are located in all the leading
towns and cities from Cape Hreton to Hritish Columbia.
The company is represented in t'.itiada bv an inlluential
Hoard at Montreal, with Mr. <',. V. C Smith as the
chief agent ,oid resident secretary, having held that
position since 1SO3.

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MONTREAL, THE METKOl'OLIS OF CANADA, lEElSTKATKD.

GEO. T. SLATER & SONS.

TIIK imporwnco of tlie bout anil shoe industry to
Montrual cannot lie ovei'L'stiniatt'd. In no line does
llio iHjpulation of a t il\' si-rure '-iieli direi I I'cnelits,
and thus it is with pleasure that \vedi[ect special
attention to the old ami prominent house of
Messrs. Gi'O. T. Slater \ Sons, uhose splenilid
facilities and marked iMUerpnse and ener:;y are
pro\ert)ial. The business was established upwards
of thirty yearsa^oby th(Uate .Mr lieu. T. Slater
one of the ptnueers in manufacturing the finest
f^rades of boots and shoes known to the trade,
ami which had previously t(^ he imported. He
built up a l.irjje and (iourishinji trade ,ind died
in 1S87, universnlly renretled and respected His
sous, Messrs. l"harle... i'. and (ieorne .\. Slater,
actively continued the Inisiness under the famili.ir
style of (lef). T. Sl.aler tS: Sons. Both partners
were brouj^ht up to the tr.ide and are reco^jnized
inthorities tlu'reon, utilizin;,' the most iiupro\'e(l
machinery and tin; most .approved processes
The rapid growth of their trade resulted in tiu'ir
removal three years ago to their present desirable
location at .No, jS St. .Mexander street Here
they occupy a substantially construcled modern
brick and stone building, live stories in
height and Go feet by 100 in dimensions
The arrangement of the
follows :-l'"irst llal, ofhces.
shipping department ; in the basement
engines, boilers, etc., sole cutting and slock fit-
ting room, also storage for sole le.ither On llie
fourth Hat are the cutting, littiiig and stilcliing
rooms ; the third flat isdevoled to the bottoming
department and second fl.it to tlie finishing. .Vn
average force of 250 h.inds are employed umlei-
the [wrsiMi.d supervision of skillc^d foremen. 'I'lrj
proprietors select their skins, leather and (indings
with the utmost care and onlv the choicest of
materials thus find their way into this stock .\
specialty is made of the highi'st grade of l^ussi.i
calf boots and shoes for ladies ami gintlemeu.
which are illustratc-d 111 an elegant catalogue pub
lished annually by the firm and distributed to the
trac'e. They are made on the latest fashional le
style of lasts, while the utmost care is liestowed
as to workmanship and linish. This is the
represent.itivelxKit ;inil shoe factory of Canada.
At the feiitennial ICxposilion, held at I'liiladelphia
in i.S7r>, their exhibit was awarded the medal for
superiority, as also at New South U'.ijes in 1S77.
while at thi! [amaica llxhibition, in i.s.ii, ihev r.irrie'd
0(1' the gold medal, and again ,it the World's Columbian

ICxposltion, C'nago, iSt);(, they secured the highest
award ami medal for gents' and ladies' line shoes, 'I'hc
proprietors were born am', brought up in Moutreal,
and are popular y'.aing busiiu .is men, unu'ersnlly re-

spet lei l.ir iht'ir h "I'.r.abte ;oi I pi o.^'re .■ i\ e inelilods.

premises is
sample rooms
are

and
the

and ever on the alert to introduce into their factory
any valuable improvemi'Ut. Mr. I ieo. A. .>»later is a
member of the Ho.irtl of 'I'rade, and both gentlemen
are noted fi>r according a hearty support to .all
inc^'aies calculated to advance the weifirc; and de-
\'elopm(..iit of the metropolis. The trade find
ill it their brand of shoes are always rpadily
.i.deable, being much preferreil on account of
llieir style, durability and ease and comfort to
Ihe feet.

I.Mllllll 01 i.'l) 1 ;5l..\ ll.lt .V M)NS, .\H>\ I Itl.Al.,

\\v.\ftiii:i) iiiGiir.sr iionohs ai-

WOULD S COLUMIIIAN F.XPO.SntON', CIlKAuU, iSy.l.

TEES & CO.

11!'. reprpsent;iti\-e firm in its line in the
l><>niiniou of Can, id i is th.it oi Messrs
Tees iS: Co., whose ollires and showrooms
in Montreal ire at 300 St. J.imes street. The
linn s factory, located at 209 to 2,!i Welling-
ton street, is two stories high, 100x200 feet
III .area, and 100 skilled workmen .are empKiy-
ed. The business was foiimled forty-two
vears ago, the present co-p,irtners being
.Messrs David and Willi.im Tees. Their
pr.ronage extends throiighmit Canada, (ireat
rntuii. (ierm.iny. l''raiue, Ceylon and
.\M'-tr.dia. They have aciiuired the wood
carpel and pari]iiit floor business previously
conducli'd by Messrs |. Wright I'i: Co , and
ihiir handsome ornami'Utal h.ir.lwo.id floors
and parcpiet l.'orders are liecoming ver\ popul.ir.
Samjiles of their work may l)e seen in many
of ihi' (imst residences and pui'lic buildings of
il'.i' nomiiiion. Messrs Tees iS: Co. miuufacture
ill kimls of office desks, library .and school
fiiriiilure, revolving bookcases(liaiiuer's patent),
parquet flooring, also general olhce flllii.gs and
lixuires, Thi'v hive l.ilelv fitted up sever.il
banks in \'ancouver and Calg.iry, als.i the- Hank
of Mi.u.tre.d and the National liank of Mont-
real. Anoilier important branch of their biisi-
aess is the iiiHuaging .and directing of funer.als.
in their V. arerooms mav be seen s.imples of
I he l.itest designs of caskets and biiri.il cases.
A specialty is marie of embalming and shipping
ap.-es The einlwlniiug is under the direc-
;' .11 of Mr James Robertson, a gr.uluate of
the Oriental. Hoston, New York and U, S.
embalming schools. He is a native of Mont-
n-il, and was tr.iined by his f.ither, who v.'as
. nibalimr. The pren.ises comprise a spacious
foui :l iiv building, .|o X 1 .'o feet in dimensions, ."ml here
ail immense stock is alwavs on hand, and eh'ven clerks,
assistants, etc., are luuployed, Messrs. David and William
Tees arc natives of Montreal. Mr. David Tees is an expert

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141

cabinei maker, a graduate of tlin OriTital School of
limb.ilnuii^', and iiiii; of thu cildust iiiidtrtakfrs in
Canada. Mr. Wni. Tccj.s, liis sun, i.s a mi.mlxr of the
Montrt:.il Hoard of Trade, a Justice of tlio I'eace,
Treasurer of the Onniinion .\lliancc, and Vice-l'resi-
dent of the Y.M ("..\. Mr. Wni. Tees also is connect-
erl with several societies. They i.ssno annually an
illustrated calaloRue, which is forwarded |iroinplly
upon applicaiion.

WRIGHT & SON.

WITH the incri'.ise oi population, refinement and
wealth in the principal i iliis of the Dominiori of
Can.ida, a Rrowinf; demand has arisen for the
blending of the artistic and the beautiful, with the utili-

employ several talented assistants. They attend faithfully
to details, their plans art; well dij^csted and studied, and
their architectural efforts have tended to beautify many
sections of the city. Anions the many specimens of their
skill and ,;bilily as architects may be mentioned the Nor-
mal Schools and Insane Asj'luin at \'erdun, three residen-
ces on I)orclu 'iter street, as shown in accompanying illus-
tration, and many others in the city and suburbs. Mr.
James Wright, though often solicited, would nevcraccepta
public I itlice, ami is ex president of the Caledonian and
Montre.d Workingmen's, Widows' and Orphans' Sociinies,
menilier of com. St. .\ndrew's Society. Mr. W. S. Wright
is a young m.'iu of great energy and
abilitv, anil is a member of the Prov-
ince of Ouebec Society of ,\rchitects,
and tieasurer of St. Lambert's Ho.il
Club. Messrs Wright \

Sou are coust.antly engag-
ed in j)l. inning and supei -

vising the erectumwf the

most advan.ed classes of

public and pruale build

ings, and are prep.ired lo

execute all cemmissions

not only pronplly, but

withtha' rlilligeiu appro

heiisioiL of design that has

served lo m,ike their el

(oris so h iglil y ,1 ppi eciated .

none made cm the Continent. About one hnnared and
twenty skilled workmen find constant work in this fac-
tory, while- ni,in\' otners are em|»Io>ed in the various in-
dustries, which are in part supported by the company's
wants, as the large ipianlilies of cotton gooils, such as
sheetings, drills and ducks, used by th"in are now all
produced in the cotton mills of this country ; they also
use large quantities of varnish, linseed oil, brushes,
dry colors, etc., which are nowinade inl'anada. Jlesides
manufacturing oil cloth, this company inake all their
own paints, immense quantities of which are used in
making the various lines ol oil cloth. They also mauu-

THE DOMINION
OILCLOTH CO.

TH IC extensi\-e works oi
llie I loininionOilClolli

tarian in modern archilertnre, and tli- result has been
exlremeh- gratif\ iiig I" the advocriti's I'i pro^rer-s in this
vit.ilh ."niport.int [.i ot'essioii. .'Xiiuuig 111 ■^'- who h.ive
acquired a wide repiit.iliou for their skill an. 1 artistic con-
ceptions as architec Is in the city of Mcciiireal are Messrs.
Wright iS: Son. whose offices are sitnaled at-.;i>.) St. James
street. .Mr. Jas. Wright was Ixirn in ' llasgow, ami rame
to Canacl.'i forty jcars ago. After . 'iving ri-ceived an
excellent scientilic educiiion, he aftcrn.ii .I-i aeqnirecl a
Ihorongh prnelic.il as well asthefii.lie.il knowledge of
the scienceof aridiitecture. Mr. Wright continued the
practice of his profession alone for twenty live years, and
eventually in i.'^.s.s admitted Ins son, Mr. W. S. Wright,
into p.irlnership Mr. |,is. Wright desiLined the interior
wood-work of the h riding b.iiiks in .Montre.'il, viz : the
n.'ink of Toronto. Montre;il, ('oinnuTcc! and Mereli.-ints,
Mc'ssrs. V\'right I'v; Son have? everv modern facility for
designing, draugliling, making coinpiit.itions, etc., and

unpany on St. t'.itli
erine and I'.irtlien.tis strei-ls, Muiu-
re.il. represent a gridiial but stead,-
growth, which h.is In c-n the rt.-sult of
the exc-el!encc; of the gcuuls pro.liicecl
and of sound biisim^ss maiiagcMin I'.t. The: company
was formed in the year i>;j in ,i very small w .\ as
comp.ired In the l.".rge prcMnisc-s IhcV now ic-c-iipy, wliicii
comprise six largi; f.iitories, togi-ther with a very ex-
tensive w-.irehous.,-, oil boiling houses, en.:it;e and boiU-r
house ai. . sever.il storelioii--c s. The works of the com-
pany turn out a gre.it variety of goods to suit all classc-s
of customers. In the floor oil cloth dc-parlment are to
be found .-in enormous sdc-cliiin of p.itlerns. which are
made in all the various widths, fncin .i strip of iS inches
w-ide for stairs to shei.-ts of 12 feet for kirge rooms, etc.
In iIk! light goods secti-m every ciescriplion of tibl,-,
shc-lf, st.iir and rnamelled carriage oil cloths are
made, all of which are acknowledged to be second 10

ficture .ind supply the jobbing trade with the celebrated
D. (). C. br.iiids of pure white le.ad, paints and putty,
which ar,! k-mw-n all over the Dominion. Thct [viid up

capit.il of 111'! company is ?jo

, a sum tli.ii h.is

fdik-d llu-m to iir-n are the most improved machini:ry and
(ncilities for producing sullitu-iit go-'ds in their lines to
supply the wants of the entire liominion, from the
Allaiuic to the racilie, and away b. low prices rf ten or
liflc-en years ago. This large invesf-d rapil.il also shows
that thi-y are in a position lo keep abn-ast of all improve-
ments in the oil cloth business. The officers of the
company ari> : President, Mr. Andrew Allan; Vice-
President, Mr.]. O Cravel ; Treasurer, Mr J. J Mc-
(iill; Man. Iiirc-rlor ,-ind Secretary, Mr. Jcdiii H.iillie.

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SLATER BROS.

AMONG the more recent . rrivals tii locate in onr busi-
ness circles is tlie firm of Slater liros. , who are
makinK a specialty of ni'iuleiiien's fine ready made
footwear, and are already falling into line r.nd in.ikinK
for themselves a reputation that is second to none in
the city. They are located at 249 St. James street, and
their store is one of the neatest on that business thor-
oughfare. It is of ample dimensions, and is fitted up
with plate-glass show windows, oak ii.vtures, etc., all (he
surroundings being in perfect keeping with the character
of the business. The stock carried is all new, full and

ready-made shoe equal, if not superior, to any custom-
made work, and at a much lower price. Messrs. Slater
Hros are the only people in ("anad.i who make a specialty
of gentlemen's fine ready-made footwear.

complete, comprising everything in the line of mens,
boys' and youths' line grades of foctuear. in all sizes
and widths, maile by the very best nianul'iicturcrs in
Canada, rimed St.iles iinil lingland. Ainericin made
goods are a spL'c'i,iUy, and the as.sortment is one of the
best to be found in ('anada f',ver\ ihing is of a siiperiur
quality, and unsurpassed in fit, finish and fashionable
style, while the workmanship is of the most substantial
character, Ke.isonable prices are the rule in this estab-
lishment, and every care and attention is given to
patrons, Messrs. Slater Bros, are young, active and
enterprising business men, born and brought up in die
shoe bnsini'ss. The genllenien of Montreal are to be
congratulated on having a store where they can get a

A. MARTIN.

A PROMINENT house engaged in its line of business
is that of Mr. .\. Martin, florist and nurseryman,
whose store is located at 250S St. Catherine street.
This prosperous business was established in iS,S3 by Mr.
Martin, who has since secured an inlluential and per-
manent patron,age. Mr. Martin was born
in Devonshire, lingland. and for several
years residtd in St. Albans. Vermont,
where he was head gardener to the Hon.
J. C. Smith, St. Albans. Mr. Martin
lias, at Cote St. Paul, 87 acres of land
under cultivation, and four spacious
green-houses, while on his premises in
St Catherine street he has also si.i l.irge
and well-e<iuipped green houses. The
premises on St. Catherine street are
known as the Elmwooil Nurseries, and
are devoted exclusively to flowers. His
green-houses and hot housi s are fully
supplied with the latest improved heil-
ing apparatus and appliances, and -'o
hands are em|iloyed. Mr. Martin sup-
plies a large demand for all kiniis of
flowers, including the rarest and most
beautiful varieties, also foreign and
n.itive plants and shrubs. He imports
bulbs, seeds, etc. , from Holland, l-'rance,
llreat Britain and th<; United States,
and excels in (loral decoratinns. Mr.
M.irtin furnishes promptly, at very mod-
er.ite prices, bouquets, wreaths and
v.iiious emblematic designs for wed-
dings, balls, reiijiiions, pirties, funerals, in new and
original conceptions of artistic forms. Ferneries,
brackets, h.mging baskets, fruit and forest trees and
shrubs are alv.ays on hand, and everything connected
with tins business is cirefuHy and ellicieiuly attended
to. Mr. Martin is also owner of a first-class stock farm
at Broadview, l,.achine, P y. He is highly esteemed
by the coininunily for his energy and integrity, and no
one in the cit)' is better or more f,ivor:il>ly known in
his line of business, and none stand in better f,ivor in
the community, lie is a popular member of the
C. MU. A., Catholic Benevolent League ,ind St. Pat-
rick's Temperance Society, and also church warden of
St. Paul's Church, Cote St. Paul.

THE MONTREAL CITY AND DISTRICT
SAVINGS BANK.

AMONG the flourishing banking institutions in this
city is the Montreal City and District Savings Bank,
an institution that is now Hearing the semi-centen-
nial of its existence. It opened for business in 1846, and
from the outset has been a highly successful enterprise-
It is the largest concern of its kind in the city. It occupies
its own main and branch buildings, the head office being fit-
ted up in elegant style, the upper Hour being set apart for
light and handsome offices. The main building and the
four branches are put down at 84 -j 000, being consider-
ably less than cost. On Decembei 31, Ihiji. the bank
had open accounts with .(S.ifxj depositors. The aver.age
amount due each depositor being $i,S503, as against
S1731JO fur iSiji, and the total aggregate 8-^,1)12, 77.!, 86,
The volume of business transacted during i.Siji amounted
to the vast sum of 8.iv,ooi).ooo, the net profit being SyO,-
iSi.>.72. Thedeposilors are, it will be seen, fully secured,
not only by thcqu.dity of the investments, but by the
hirge available amount of cash always at liaiul to meet all
emergencies, Tuiiity per cent, of the deposits are, by
law. to remain in the hands of the Feder.il Ciovernment
or on deposit in bulks. Outside of its usefulness to its
patrons the b.ink li.,s distributed to the charity institutions
of the city, .,ince 1S71, 810. Xoo yearly, thereby and to
this extent making the deposits confided to its care con-
tribute to ilie welfare of the lu-edy. The first manager
was Mr. John Collins, who resigned in 1S50. He was
followed by Mr. Fdmond J. Barbeau, who retired in
i.S.So. after 30 years of honorable service. Following him
came his brotlu'r. the present manager, Mr. Henry Par-
beau. The presulent, Hon. lulward Murphy, who has
most acceptably filh'd his positior. since 1S77, is promi-
nent in politics and finance. He was born in Ireland
in iSi.S; he is a flesceiul.int of an ancient aiul loyal
family in th.it country ; he c.ime to Canada wiih his
parents in iSj.(, who settleil in Montreal about that time
Mr. .Murphy began his bu.nness careir in 1.S3J. and in
I,S(0 entered as chief clerk in the einfiloyment of Messrs.
I'rjthingham iV Workin.in, wholesale h.irchvare merchants
of ihiscity ; in is^o he was .id nutted a partner and is now
one of the senior members of that old and important firm.
In 1.SS9 he was called to the Senate of the Dominion
of Canaila for th': \'ictiiria division, and is a steadf.ist
supporter of the Liberal Conservative party. Mr. Mur-
phy is an ardent .ind consistent temperance advocate,
which cause he espoused over fifty years ago, and has
been for many years lay-president of the St. Patrick's
Total Abstinence Society, of this city. In i8(;j he was
elected a director of the Montreal City and District
Savings Bank, is r"^-.f ami has be.n the respected presi-

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dentofthis great and useful institution. He is^ilife-mem-
berofthe Art Associaticm of Montreal, iind alsoalife-mem-
bcrof tlie Mechanics' Institute, is a member of the Natural
Historical Society, the Microscopic Society antl the Anti-
quarian and Numismatic Society, of Mpntreal ; governor
of the Montreal braixh of Laval University ; is a life gov-
ernor of the Montreal General Hospital and the Notre
Damo Hospital, also a member of the Hoard of Trade ; has
been for several years a Harbour Commissioner and is a
Magistrate of Montrt'al. Mr. Henry l^arbeau. manager,
was born in Laprairie. and began his career in commer-
cial business in St. Ilvacinthe as manager of a branch
of the Merchiints Uanl< there. He is an active memln r
of the Hoard of Trade, a director in the North Hrilish
and Mercantile Insurance Company, and occupies ih'!
highly respoisible position as adiniuistiator of the Victor
Ueaudry estate.

J. W. & E. C. HOPKINS.

THIC business now being conducted by Messrs. J. W.
& K. C. Hopkins, the well-Known architects, was
established in Montreal over forty years ago by the
senior partner, who has been identified with the firm
during the entire period, and has the reputation of being
one of the most reliable representatives of the architec
lural profession in the city. He was born and served his
"articles of clcrksliip" in Liverpool, I'.ni^Iand, coming
to Montreal in iSj.-, «hi-rehelns since resided. He is
a member and was the first president of the Province
of Ouebec Architectural .\ssociation. Mr. E. C. Hopkins,
his son and partner, was born in this city. He is a
young man of skill a. id ability and is popular in the
community. Proofs of the firm's slid are very numer-
ous in Montreal and elsewhere throughout the Dominion,
as <'mhodied in the many public buildings, stores and
private residences thev have erected. Among them may
be mentioned the Montri-al Custom House (formerly the
Koyal Insurance Hnilding). Merchants' Hank ; the
present Koyal Insurance liiiilding (formerly tlu^ Mer-
chants' Hank) ; the North Hritisli ami Mercantile In
surance Building ; the building for the Life Association
of Scotland (now the Hanque National); Monlre.il
Telegraph Huilding; H.irboiir ro.ninissioners' Building;
Canada Life Association ()IHccs;St. James' Club; the
Windsor H.ill. Among tlur private resiliences ,ire
those of Mr. Andrew Allan (l.)noiiteh) ; the late Mr.
John Kedp.ith (Terr.ice Hank); the late Mr Alfred
Savage, I'eel street; Mr. K. B. Augus' ; Mr. Hector

Mackenzie's : Mr. F. L Wanklyn's, etc., etc. ; the
Montreal Street Railway Company's new olfice building,
corner of Craig and I'lace d' Armes Hill; and the
Waddell Huilding, corner of Notre Dame and Si John
streets; the large dry goods store on St. Catherine
.and Metcalfe streets in course of erection for the
firm of John Murphy & Co., and many others. In
Ottawa, Messrs. Ilopkins erected the Hank of Mont-
real ; in Ouebec, the Union Hank ; in Winnipeg, the
Merchants' Hank; in London, Ontario, the Hank of
Montreal ; in Vancouver, H. C , the (Irand Opera
House, and stores and dwellings ftir the late Lortl
Klphinstone ; in St. John. N. H.. the large building for
the Maritime^ H.ink, now the property of the Bank of
Montreal, together with several large warehouses and
stores The offices of .Messrs J W. & IC C. Hopkins are
im the first floor of the building, 1^5 St. James street,
and are next door to those of the (Jrand Trunk Rail-
way.

GEO. C. DE ZOUCHE & SONS.

ONKof the oldest estalilished and most noted houses
ill the city of Montreal actively engaged in the iai
portation and sale of paper hangings and wall de-
corations is that of Messrs. C.eo. C. De Zouche & Sons,
whose salesrooms and workshops are situated at 24^10 and
2462 St. Catherine street. Fhis business was eslab-
lished in iSfij by Mr. Geo. C. Ue Zouche, who
was succeeded by the firm of Geo. C. De Zoucho
& Sons. Kventu.illy Mr. Geo C. De Zouche again
became sole pro|irietor. He was born in Dublin,
Irel.ind, his parents being Irish, and w.as educated in
that city. Mr. Ue Zouch ; formerly resitled ten years in
New York city. He came to Montreal in 1. -162, and first
located on Craig street, and then for tventy-four years
carried on business at 17)5 Notre Dune street. In
.\pril, i^'ij, he removed to his present liKMtiou. Mr. De
Zouche is a thoroughly pr.ictical artistic painter ami
decorator, and attends car fully and promptly to house
and sign painting, paper hanging, frescoing, tinting, etc.
He uses all kinds of imported paper hangings, friezes,
centre pieces, anaglypta.etr., and possesses the happy
f.aculty of originating designs and blending colors so
as to pioduce a harmonious and artistic effect. Mr.
De Zouche has painted and decorated some of the finest
buildings in Jlontreal and its vicinity, to the entire
satisficlion of patrons, and employs fr.jm twenty-five to
forty skilled workmen, according to the season. He
occupies a spacious basement and two floors, each being

22 .X So feet in area, the basement being devoted to the paint
shop, the first floor to offices ,'iiid showrooms, while
the second floor is utilizetl for sign writing and window
shades. The stock carried is extensive and well selected,
embracing ICnglish and .\merican wall papers and
decorations, and Jap,incso designs; also mouldings,

paints, oils, olors, glass, etc. Orders arc promptly
executed at the lowest por.sible prices, and the trade
of the house extends throughout Montreal and its
vicinity. Vliose contemplating painting or decorating
their homes, stores, etc., should patronize this house,
which offers advantages very difticult to be duplicated
elsewhere.

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W. ST. PIERRE.

FOR the liighost rlass of fasliicmalile tailoriiiR for ladies
and gentlemen in the city of Montreal, Mr. W. St.
I Pierre, whose store is located at 63 Beaver Hall I lill,
has achieved an excellent repntation. This is uni|nes-
tionably headquarters in the city for first class tailorinj;,

whi-re Koiirij;.. 1,. ini.t^me cnil o.i, t \riy UMiiOr -I
grace ;ind ele^'ince, where rutting is tU)ne on rorri'Lt
principles and \\ here the stocl< of inijiorted woollens, suit
ings. etc., covers all the latest shades patterns and
textures. The store is 125x30 feet in size, elegantly
equipped and fitted up with all inoderTi conveniences, hand-
some mirrors, l.idies' and nentlemen's dressing rooms,
electric liyhlb, tic , the work rooms beint; in tlie rear.

From 30 to .c; first-class tailors are employed, and a
specialty is .nade of ladies' and gents' suits, coats,
mantles, riding habits, etc. Mr, St. I 'ierre devotes his
entire attention to his business, and the garments made
by him are recogniped by a critical public .is perfect in
style, fit and artistic workmanship, whili; his prices in
all cases are extremely pist and luoderaie. His trade
is rapidly increosuig, and he numbers among his
I ernianent ciisiomers manv of Montreal's best
dressid citizens, who find in Mr St. I'ierre's cslab-
hshinent not only the best gooils in the country,
but a pi. ice where the style and trimming of a
g.irinent is a matter of caretul study. Orders, are
pronipily executeil, and com( lele sati: faction is
gn.iranteed the most exacting patr.uis. Mr. St.
I'lerre is a naiive of Three Kivers, Ouebec, and
IS wideh' known for his skill, ability iiiid just
methods. To seek his ser\ ices once is to Ix; his
p.itron alw.iys, and \>e select Mr. St. I'lerre
III represent the fash.ionnble lailors' industry in
the commercial review of the city.

IVIUNROE BROS.

Al.i;.-\I>INri so'irce of supply for gentlemen's
tnrnishir.gs is the esiahhsiiment of Me srs.
Miinroe Hr.iihers, conveniently localed at No.
.•j.((j St Catherine street. The business was
inaugurated in 1S.S7 by the llrni of .\rirstrong vV
Bedford, the former bic.Hrnng sole proprii'lor
lliree years later. Snbse.iiienlly he admitted Mr.
I ieorge Miinroe as a p.irtiier, under the name and
>ivle ot Arnistrong & Miinroe. In iX'jj .Mr.
\\ W. .\rmslrong withdrew from the hrin, and
ilie pr. viii lirni title was as-iinieil, Mr. fieorge II.
Mniiroi: bring ll:e sole proprietor. This gentleman
brings to bear every possible qiialific.ilio-i for suc-
1 ess in catering to the wants of the lashionabln
public in this line; and where, with his oxpe-
I leiice and exciUiMit t.iste, are coiiph il ample
ivMiurces, perfeci.ed facilities and iiiirn .died coii-
I.. .tions, it can tea ily be realized how- he has
..iiiitripp(Hl all competition, and made his slock
.ip.pnci.itcd by the purchasing public as the surest
guarantee of excellence and excellent t.lsll^ The
pnniises utilized consist of a ground Moor and base,
nieiit, .'5 X 50 feet in dimensions. The spacious store
is a m.ignihci-nt exhibit of modern achievement in
the line of hue furnishings. The stock c.irrieil embr.ices
full lines of white and colored hosiery, silk, merino,
nuislin, and lamb's wciol unilerwear, white anil
ornaiiient.d cohued handkerrhiefs, scarfs, crav.Us and
ties, imported direct from the London market ; shirts

made on the premises, that are marvels of perfection ;
gloves, collars and cuffs, dressing gowns, umbrellas, c.ines,
eir. The linn c itv r.iMipl.t.. lin,.^ of evei y article

required in nien'r, fiiriii.iliiiig;,, .1;
moder.ite, their p.itronage is of
Munrue is a native of Montreal.

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THE WESTERN LOAN & TRUST CO.
(LIMITED.)

THE investment of money in liiKh-class real estate
niortgaKes isone ofllie most desirable and profitable,
and certainly much the safest method. When tlio
process of investment is simplified by a large and respon-
sible compan; taking the burden of the selection of suit-
able properties upon which to make loans, attending to
collection of interest, paying of taxes, insurance, etc , and
issuing to the public against these mortgages, additionally
secured by its own stock, debenture bond^^. at the highest
rate of inierest consistent with security— such an invest-
ment embraces every element of desirability ; and it is
this high class of debentures that the Western Loan iS:
Trust Company, Ltd., issues. The company was
organized under the laws of Manitoba, in i^').;. with an
authorized and paid up capital of half a million dollars,
some of the most prominent capitalists and public men
of the Dominion subscribing for large blocks of its stock,
investing heavily in its debentures and giving its manage-
ment tlie benefit of their advice and support. The
comp.my began in business under the most f.ivoralile
auspices, and has already .accumulated assets tliat repre-
sent four dollars for every dollar it will have outstanding
in debentures. The directors resident in the North-West
insure an ellicient anil viKilant policy in the .selection of
l»ans, while here, in the ICast, solid capitalists are at the
head of the administration. The company's debentures
are issued for a period of ten years, bearing interest at
the rate of 5 per cent., payable semi-annu,ally. They
are issued in denominations of $100 and upwards, and
bo<h princip,il and interest are payable in gold. The
company rigidly restricts the clas.> of its investments to
Imns on farms and dwellings, business and oflice struc-
tures, avoiding hotels, factories, theatres, churches or
iinimproveil property. The debentures are secured by
mortgages, deposited with the Montre.al Safe Deposit
Company as trustees, can be registered against loss,
bear a high rate of interest, and are in every way the
most desirable security now offered to the public. It
must be recollected that the mortgage loans never exceed
50 per cent, of .a conserv.ative valuation of the properties,
and generally do not exceed .jo per cent., and that these
mortgages ;ire depositiKl with the trustee to an amount
io per cent, in excess of the face value of (he deben-
ture. iThus, there cannot, by any possibility, be a loss,
fir foreclosures of such mortgages always show a profit.
W'e stron^ily commend tl'.ese securities to !,avings b.auk
deposilors. triislees. executors ami c.ipitalisis as in ing
the safest and most profitable form of iuvostmeiit now
on the market.

THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.

roNTREAr.. has long benefited by the operations of
" The .Mutual I'lre Insurance Company," which is
the model fire underwriting association, and,
during its thirty-four years of existence, i as met eveiy
claim, treated every policyholder equitably, and saved
one half of the premiums that would have to be paid to
other companies. This is a purely Canadian mutual
company, and deserves the hearty support of the piililic
Its last annual report showed assets of S,W3.iyi. with
liabilities of only Si.ifi). It had cash on hand and
in the lianks to the amount of ^Mi.igS, owned $11,500 of
real estate, and had deposit notes of a total of JjS^.5)o,
the risks now in force amounting to iC^s^Ct.o-jS, with an
increase of Snj C^2 in depo-,it notes. The fire losses onlv
amounled to ?9.6(>S. The profits have been Larger the
]iast ye.ir, and the reserve fund now stamlsat the splen-
did figures of 8107,000. From these figures it will be
seen that the company is now carrying on business at
half the amount of the old-line companies' rates. Tlie
members of the company have saved for the last two
ye.ars the large sum of S 51,083 )7 on the premiums of
their policies through the reduction of the rates.
On employing neither agents iior paving divi-
dends on its capital and avoiding extra hazardous
risks, the company offers fire insurance at 50 per cent,
less than elsewhere, the rates for policies running three
years being only ?_•. 50 per Si 100. The president, J 1^
Savignac, is a prominent I- jsiness man, and is specially
qualified to discharge th'. duties of the presidency. Mr.
J. li, Lalleur, the secret.'.rytreasurer, is one of the ablest
fire underwriters ir 'lie I'rovince. He is noted for his
sound judgment and marked executive ability, and it is
largely due to his efforts that the affairs of the company
run so smoothly, and, as is so well known, the Mutual
promptly pays all losses as soon as adjusted, lly all
means, take out your next policy in the Mutual.

HENRY BIRKS & SONS.

ONF. of the most noted and reliable jewelry houses in
Montreal is that of Messrs Henry Hirks & Sons,
, whose ofiii es and salesrooms are at 235 and 2.57 St.
James street, Thisbiisiness was founded in l^7l)by Henry
liirks and Co , who were siicci'eded in Marcl', 181)3. Iiv
the jiresent firm, the coparlni'rs bring Messrs. Henry,
Wm. -M , J. Iliuiry, and fierald \V. Hirl.s. They are
direct importers of the finest diamonds and precioe. i
stoni's, selected by their own expert buyers in the markets

(if Limdon, Amsterdam and Paris. In May, iSOl. Messrs.
Henry Hirksi'i; Sons will remove to their new estnblish-
ment, which has been lately erected for them at a cost of
over 8100.000, corner I'hillips stpiare and St. Catherine
street. This buildingis oneof thefinest s.md stone struc-
tures in Montreal, and is five stories high. This will be
the finest jewelry esialilishineiit in the city, and
the stork carried will amount to o\er $1 =,0.000 The
stc.k includes the most reliable gold ar.d siKer watches,
diamond jewelry of all kinds, rings, e.irrings, chains, brace-
lets, broaches, pins, lockets, silverware, art china, clocks.

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opera glasses, etc. Jewelry of ,all kinds is made to order,
some 33 persons being employeil in this t^stablisliment,
and a specialty is made of diamond mounting Cu-.lomers
can F'-lect their gems hero, including matched pairs for
earrings, and have them mounted in the latest fashion-
able designs. Here are clocks in marble, bronze, and
ormolu, bronze statues, decorated lamps, fancy ]iorcelains,
art china, sterling silverware, fans and parasols, some
decorated with precious stones, imported from the most
celebrated I'rinih, belgian, (German and American houses.
The partners are natives of Montreal, and their patron-
ago is drawn from the best classes of society,

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MONTREAL, Tllli METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

PETER LYALL & SONS.

THK fint'st built ami (lie most arciiitectiiially beaiitidil
city un tliu loiuiiiuiu is Mimtreal. Lcailintj oxpurts
havu so pronuumcil it, ami of recent ytirs its htauty
and Rraii'l iir have biiMi inateri illy enliaiici-d liy the
erection of sjino niaHiii'iiLMit structures, in all respects
the linest of their liiiul in the Dominion. The grealest
credit is due to thearchiiectsand buililersolthecity, and
in IheforeHrouud stands the ci-l.ihraled lirm of Messrs.
I'eier Lyall & Sons, whosu achievements as builders stand

out prominently all o\er the metropolis. Mr. IVter
I.yali established this business in 1S75, brinciuK to bear
the widest ran^je of pr.ii.tic.d experience and the most
thorough knovvlege of the trade, as acquired in his native
land of Scotland. Mr. Lyall early became celebrated
for the excellence ot his work and continued to do an
annually enlartiinK business. In January, iSijf, his sons,
Messrs, W. &'l'. (3. Lyall, were admitted into co-partner-
ship, under the e.xistin;; name and style. They were born in
this city and arc popular and able young business men,
who have acquired a complete acquaintance with everv
detail of the Ir.ide. The firm's yard was formerly on
Bishot) firwt (ind had to be removed to the present ex-

tensive premises on Kinn street in order to secure the
needed enlnrcement of facilities. Here the linn have an
are. I of .:t,ooo sipiaru feet, with exieiisive r.ini^es of sheds.
Hero are alw.iys in process of being cit, hundreds of
tons of Montre.d Kray stone, f;r.iiiite and red s.mdslone
from Srotl.inil,ttc. Irom one litinilrcd to tliree hundred
men are employed, according to the season, and stone
turned out hero is conceded to be the linest cut m the
city. The Messrs, Lyall have won an enviable repnlati.)P
for the excellence of their stone-work, and h.ive completed
the l.irgest contracts with the pr^Mtest credit to them-
selves. They adhere ri^;lllly to every detail of the speci-
fic, ilions anil are noted lor exetutiiig all work within the
stipul.ited time. Among the splendid buildings erected
by llieiii are, the Koyal Virton.i Hospital, the Koyal
liisuramc liiiilding, McHun.ild I'.iigineering liuilding,
Sun Life Insiirame Building, the liniiernl Building,
New York Life Insurance Building, St. Henri Cotton
.MilN, MonlreaU'otlon ('omp,iny's Mills at Valley ford, etc.
Mr. I'l^ter Ly.ill is a tnemberof the firmof l''r,incis Hyde &
Co . de,ders in (;!■ brick and clay, lime, plaster and
liiher building ni .i-ri.ils. The firm are agents for John
(Iray iS; Co , of (il:iHgo\v, steam and hand-power cranes,
as .al'ofor the CoriKockle Ked Sandstone (Juarries, at
Uuinfi It sshire, Scotland, which stone is Justly celebrated
fiir us great beauty and strength. .Mr. I'eter Lyall is a
respected an<l public spirited citizen and an active mem-
b r of St. Andrew's Sorietv and Board of Trade, as also
of the City Club, and his firm has won a position of emi-
neiii e in its line throughout the entire r)ominion. Archi-
ll ets and all who ciintem])l,ite the erection of important
structures should communicate with this resixjnsible old
house as to estimates, for both as to exjierience and
abilities no fir:a in the Pominion is its equal.

HENRY R. GRAY.

IN these days when so many mishaps are occurring
through iguor.mce, incompetency and carelessness
in the prep.ir.ilion of drugs and iiieilicines, it is a
matter of importance for the public to know wlu^re they
can obtain prompt and .accurate attention, line of the
best qualified and most c, ireful druggists in Moiure.il is
Mr. Henry K. (iray, loc.ited at uj St. Lawrence Main
stre.t. Mr. (Iray was born in ICngland, and is a licen-
tiate of the I'h.irmacentical .\ssocialion of the I'rovince
of Ouebec and .also of the Ontario College of I'harinacy.
He served his apprenticeship in ICngl.md, and is an
active member of the Provincial Board of He.ilth, and
is undoubtedly the best known druggist in the city. Mr.
Crray first commenced business in -Montreid in i.S^i), at
144 St. l.avreuce Main street, where he remained for

thirty-one years, until his store became a perfect land-
mark. About four years ago St. L.iwreiue M.iin street
w.'is wideueil, and Mr. (iray's old store dis.ippeared. Mr.
Gray then removed to his present elegant premises at
IJ2 St. Lawrence Main street, corner Lagancheliere
street. Here he occupii's a suix;rior four-story buihiing,
O5 X 23 feet in sue, with large plate glass window s f.icing
on both streets, elegantly fitted up and sujiplied with
every modern appliance. The stock is one of the choi-
cest in the city, einliracing all kinds of pure, fresh drugs
and chemicals, pliarm.aceutical preparations, mineral
waters, proprietary medicines, physicians' and surgeons'
supplies, ilruggists' sundries, toilet articles, perfumery ,ind
everything usually found in a first class pharmacy. Mr.
Cray is highly esteemed for his ability, and makes a
specialty of conipouiidiug physicians' pre.scriptions, and
transacts a largi;liusini'ss with hospitals, convents, colleges
and medicil men, having on his books 150 regular physi-
cians, who reside in all sections of C.inada, whom he
supplies with all kinds of requisites. He also prepares
a number of useful and valu.ible specialties and reme-
dies, warrante;l to be absolutely free Irom .ill deleterious
ingredients, and orders are promptly filled.

Z. LAPIERRE & SON.

TIHC business was fninded in i.s^) by .\Ir. /-. Lapierre,
who is one of the recognized leading authorities in
boot and shoe m inuf,ictnring, having 1m en brought
up to the trade, anil possessing a thorough practical
knowlediie of every detail. The firm has ue.irly always
been on St. i'aul street, and removed to their present pre-
mises, 294 and .•■/) on that street, twelve years ago, in
order to secure a much needed increase of f.acilities.
These premises ,ire live stories and b.asemcnt in height,
and extend entirely through the block to Commissioners
street, being 30 fi^et by 120 in dimensions. They are
fully erpiipped with all the l.itest improved machinery
,ind appliances, run by heavy sieam power. They manu-
f.icture fine and mc'dium grades of men's, wcmien's and
children's boots and shoes, usingthe finest of leather and
best of findings. They cut after the newe-st ilesigus in
footwear, and workmanship and finish are perfect. They
employ on an average some 200 hands, and have a capa-
city of upwards of i.ooo pairs per day. These goods
compare most f.ivorably with any on the market, and are
much preferred by the best class of trailc throughout
the Dominion. The lirm is noted for Us enterprise,
and their " New York style " of shoes is a brand that
leads all other makes in the Dominion. Their boots
and shoes give perfect satisf.action in every way,
and the concern is one in which Canadians can justly

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feel a ■ nbe cl pride. )'.*r. Z. I.apierre was born in
Montreal, and h.is alwa\r, c; n a permanent residem of
lliat city, t^ uhose inlerertt- .le is ilcvoled lie is an
active iniMiilit of the liorr;' of Trade, and is a nienilier
of lis Council, .r execntv- head, which Kindcs the com-
mercial policy of •.■--■;c',ii inunily,aiul with liissoimd jll.l^;-
ment and conservai- -. methods, Mr. Z I.apierre is a judi-
cious councillor, while, as a manufacturer, he is solidly
prosperous, and has for ten years been a Justice of the
Peace. His son and copartner has been connected
with the business for eleven years, and as copartner
since Jan., i.s.jj, and is conversant with all details of the
business. He is now the active mana>;inH partner, and is
a most shrewd and able business man. They do an ex-
tensive business, employin(< several travellers, and their
trade covers the entire Hominion.

DUBUC, DESAUTELS & CO.

ONE of the oldest established linns of hatters and fur-
riers in this section of Montreal is th.it of Messrs.
Iiubuc, Desautels iS: Co.. whose salesrooms are situ-
ated at 151J St. t aihirine street. This business was
foun.ied ,io years nuo by Messrs. Dubuc i*;; Hesautels, who
conducted it till iS-^. when Mr. Desaut.-ls died, after a
successful career. Mr. Dubuc, who then became .sole
proprietor, continued the business under the old firm
name of " Dnbuc, Hesautels H. Co." This house has
always been patroiii,<ed by the beat classc:s ofsocietv in
Montreal, and supplies the linest and most fashionable
furs and sealskins worn hen.', it beiun an acknowledned
fact that in fur ^oods Mr. Dubuc is an authority. The
premises comprise a spacious first door, 175 x jo feet in
size, utilized for stttre and workro.tms. The store is
elegantly luted -'i with electric lights, line cabinets, etc.,

and .'5 person; ' -ed. Mr. Dubuc imports direct

from the mo . Ccmcu.- ich. liuKlish and German

hou.ses, and ! . jps -.n i-r:.. i choice and heavy stock of
silk hats, de j 'ki;.- ;..- furs, etc., also Kenllemens
fur coats, ( ps, glo>.. ,- robes, etc. lb' promptly
makes to c der sealskin colnians, j.ackets, newm.irkets,
sacques, ca es, etc., rangir;; in prices according to their
length, am Jie stock is valued at from $40,000 to $60,000.
Mr. Dnbu; is a nadvc ;' Chamblv, Quebe,:.

CHR-STSK, BROWN & CO.

THIS ;; the .vlontrc.l lir.inch. No. 268 St. Charles
Horromee street, <f the old established and famous
hcuso of Messr . Christie, Urown il- Co., Hiscnit
Manu'actiirers, who;-' principal offices and factory are
sitnal.'^d in '''orontc This branch is at present under the
man-.Keincnt o' M; Charles Norris. Messrs. Christie,

thrown (% Co. are now erecting in Montreal a now three-
story and ba.scment biiildiuK, -1^ " fio fiet in area, to be ile-
voteil exrhisively to ollici's ami waierooms. The Ir.ide of
the Montreal branch is cimfined chielly to the I'rovinee
ofonebec. Messrs. ^tuls-.i'?, I'.rown I'v: Co. inanul.ieture
extensively all kind; of biscuits an^i -• 'ckers, and import
their fruits direct from Smyrna, Italy ami ^.'■■■r Medi-
terranean points. Their biscuits and crackers arc un-
rivalled for purity, quality and uniform excellence, while
the prices quoted for them are as low as those of any
other contempora'v ho.ise in the trade. They are .iRenis
for the popular firm 01 i<i/bertsou Brothi>rs, confectioners,
Toronto, wliose goods are general favorites with the trad<'
and public wherever introduced. A heavy and choice
stock of biscuits, crackers, fruits, confectionery, etc., !.;
always on hand in Montreal, and all goods are fnlly
warranted to be exactly as represented. Mr. Charles
Norris is a n.itive of Toronto ami has been identified
with this firm for the past seventeen years, having Iml
charge of this branch since i.^^G. 'I'en clerks and assist-
ants are employed in this branch, and those who favor
It with orders may always be assureil of fair and honor-
able dealing.

W. McLEA WALBANK, B.A.S., P.L.S.,
M.C.SOC.C.E

A M( )N(i the prominent professional men of Montreal,
the name of Mr. \V. .McLea W.ilhank. I'...\.S , the
well known Civil ICngineer, .Architect and Surveyor,
holds a conspicuous place. Mr. Walbank was born in
St. John's, Newfoundland, aiul after having received .in
excellent scientific educ.itiou went to Ireland and stiulied
architecture and civil engineering with success at the
yueen's University. He afterwards took a course in
civil ami mechanical engineering ami graduated from the
McCiiU I'niversity. Mr. Walbank has had valii.ible
experience in his profession, and is well (pialified for
all duties pertaining to them. He makes examinations
and furnishi.'S reports, attends to inunicipil enymr.'er-
ing, hyilrographic surveys, etc., and offers liis
services in consultations on works of any magnitude. Mr.
Walbank also furnishes pl.uis, specifications and estimates
for waterworks, sewerage and drainage, foumlatiinis,
bridges, etc., while disputed bmimlaries are settled,
surveys of property made and areas computed. His
offices, 214 St. |anies street, are spacious and well
equipped, and five alile draughtsmen, etc., are employed.
As an architect he designe.l and superintended the con-
struction of the following, viz.: Koyal Ivlectric Lighting
Stat, ns, (,)ueen, I'rinceand Water streets, St. llabriel
Wanl Sewerage Works ; Star Newspaper Mechanical
Buildings, City ; Belding & I'aul's Silk Mills, I'embroke

Stone liridgp, Montreal Junction Waterworks, T)r,iins
and Sewers, Wilietfs Manuel Mill, Chanibly ; Cliambly
Cotton Mills, Montreal Carri.ige Leather b'actory,
Corrivean Silk Mills, Costig.in iV Co.'s ston;, Ki, hmond
and Notre Dame strets; Ciodfrey I'.sl.ile lilock, corner
Hleury .ind Craig streets; Lyman's Hlo; k. Temple
ICmmannel, Koller Skating Kink, I'ortier's Cigar
I'actory, Montreal Holler Mills, Laurie's I'oundry,
Chambly Methodist Church, Aid. Costigau's residence,
Dorchester street ; Dr. liuller's house on Drum-
mond street and ofiices, St. Catherine street ; Mr.

CodfreyV house, Drummond street ; and many other
fine residenci s i:i the city and suburbs. His buiUlings are
gre.illy admired by experts for their stability and work-
manship, and hi;', architectural elloris have tended greatly
to beautify the citv and its suburbs. Mr. Walbank is
prepared to undert.ike the consirncticm of the most difli-
cult and extensi\'e water works, bridges, etc, and no
more honorable, able and successful engineer can be
found in the ranks of the profession. He is also a noted
Provincial Land Surveyor and an active member of the
Hoard of Trade, and member of the Architects' Associa-
tion, Province of Quebec.

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J. FRANK RIEPEFi'T.

TH 10 liisUiry .i|' ihc u.liIi' In Jnpamisi; silks is r>( rpcent
il,it(,', Imt wiilun lliL' last fi'W years tli(! ilenintul fur
tliL'su f.ihnrs has increasetl to sncli an t-xteiit that
to-day they hav(t become a hoiisehokl w{)rcl. In this con-
nection we desire to direct the attention of the readers of
this mercantile review of Montreal to ttie proKressive
house of J. I'rank Kiepert, the pioneer in inakniK the im-
portation of Oriental silks a specialty for tlie Canadian

personally \ isltin:.i the silk markets h-' is in a p.isiliun to
(piiite prices that defy ctinipetinon. ( inly really tleslrahle
and lirst-class ^ocds are liaudlet-l, and the trade is slrli'tly
whulesalt*. He einpUns three travelling salesmen, and
his liusiness extends throufjhont the entire I'oniinion of
Canada. Mr Kiepert was born in Montreal, and has
always been en^a^ed in the wholesale trade, ile is a
conrteonsand honorable business man, and his establish-
mem, since its inception, forms a prominent centre' in
Montreal for all descriptions of the finest Oriental ^joods
This lirni has resident agents in
Vokohan,a, ShaUKhai and Hont;
Koiij;, which places it in a position
to take advantage of every chaiif^e
in the market.

THIS II.I.USTR.VTION SHOWS MR, tilF.PIJRT'S MOnK

Willi. I'. \isrii\(; riii; sii.k disiiucts of

market, whose salesroom and ot"tic(? is at 162 St. fames
street, Montreal. Mr. Kiepert imports direct from Japan
and China full lines of Surah, Kaiki and llabiil,ii piece
silks, each in (,'reat variety and attr.iclive novel eflects,
in self colors, ombre effects, printed and woven dots and
stripes of every description ; and the lart;est ccjlUction
and newest designs of embroidered and plain silk hand-
kerchiefs ever lirout;ht together are show n in his colec
lion of samples .Ml lines are personally selected by him
in the bazaars of the Orient. Owing to the fact of his

L.CHAPUT,FILS&CIE.

KOMI\ENTamon« the old es-
tablished and leading hous<'s
in Montrcd is that of Messrs.
I.. Chaput, I'ils I'i Cie.. importers
of teas, groceries, wines, liquors
and provisions, whose offices and
warelion.ses are situated at 2 and
.) l)e Hre.soles, 17 St. Pizier rnd
:zi, to 131 I.e Koyer streets. This
business was founded in i.S.)j by
Mr. L. Cl.aput. In 1,^55 Mr. l-;(i,
St. Denis w,is admitted a partner;
the style of the firm was changed to
I,. ( haput & Cie. In iS6j Mr.
("has. Chaput, son of Mr. I.. Cha-
put, was admitted in the firm.
I'rom th.it time the style has been
I.. Chaput, I'ils tV Cie. The present
co-partners, Messrs. Ch.is. Chaput,
Ed. St. Denis, I.. N. St. Amand
and L K. Cieolfrion. brinjj Kfeat
practical experience to bear, and
possess an intimats knowledge of
the reipiirements of the Canadian
market. The firm's warehou.se,
which is the finest and largest of the kind in the
city, perhaps in the Dominion, was erected specially for
the trade, and has a frontage on I)e Bresjles, St. Dizier
and I.e Koyer streets. It is a spacious six-story ami
basement building, 75x100 feet in area, fully equipped
with modern appliances, elevators, etc., having 50,000 feet
of llooring. The stock carried is complete in every depart-
ment and includes everything pertaining to the st.ipleand
fancy grocery trade. Messrs L. Chaput, I'ils A Cie. make
a specialty of the choicest teas, coffees, wines and liquors.

OF THAVF.I.LIN(;
JAPAN.

,ind impmi diieet (10111 the! most rclelir,ilecl breiiih,
Hrilish, .Viistriaii, (ireii.iii ,ini| Sp.ui;-,li hniises In th,'
finest dru'tl fruits, cinneil and bottled goods, condiments,
sauces, pickles and lull lines of fancy groceries and t.ible
delicacies, their stock challenges comparison with any in
the Dominion for ipiality, general excellence and variety.
They are always prepared to offer substantial induce-
ments to jobbers and retailers in sugars, spices, syrups
and molasses, farinaceous goods, etc., and their trade ex-
tends throughout the I'rovinces of Oueljec and Ontario,
.Messrs. L. I'haput, I'ils iV Cie, also keep in stock the
choicest assortment of champagnes, ports, sherries, clarets,
sacramental wines. Cognac brandies, gin, rum, cased
goods, cortli.ils, etc, which are unexcellt^d in this country.
We would recommend dealers and critical buyers to pay
them a usit and judge for themselves. Orders by mall
or telegraph are promptly lillcd at the lowest possible
prices, and all goods are guaranteed to be exactly as
represented.

THE MERCHANTS BANK OF CANADA.

THIS bank was organized in iSr,.(, with a paid up
capil,il of 8100.000, the Hoard of Directors at that
time having at its head the late Sir Hugh Allan,
while Mr. J.ackson Kae was cashier. The first annual
report, issued in 1^05, showed tli;il the assets had been
increased to Sjo5 .vj-', while a dividend of .S per cent,
was paid. In iSdO tht! assets had been increased to
8&57,'J5-, while the net prolits were i'j-u~^ji, or nearly
i.|j per cent. In i.Sbj the assets were further in-
creased to $^57,ijS5, upon which the splendid net profits
of 810.^, J0S.50. The capital w.is increased to 8j, 000, 000,
the bank taking in the business of the (Commercial
Uank of Canada. In 1S75 the p.iid up capital amount-
ed to 8^', 102,0^0, the Rest had reached 8i,,S5o,ooo, and
the net profits amounted to the enormous siiniof 8SJ4,.
2<)Z. During the years 1S70-77 the bank met with re-
verses, and both Sir Hugh Allan and Mr. Kae resigned.
The bank was reorganized, Hon. John Hamilton being
elected I'resitlent, and Mr. (ito. Il.ague, of Toronto,
General Manager. At this time a most conservative
policy was adopted, the capital .account was cut down
to 85,500,000, all bad and doubtful debts were written
off and the bank began again on a permanent basis
of prosperity. The capital is now $0,000,000 paid
up, with the great Kest of 83,000.000, or h.alf of the
capit.il. The bank now has assets of 823,531,000, and its
last annual report shows a most gratifying state of the
finances Its current loans and discounts average over
9i^, 000, 000, an indication of its sources of great in-
come, while it carries in cash balances of over a
million and a half and has a circulation of about

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((3,000,000. TliP liank lias always bnim a • .ipular
favorite with active business men, am! 'ts itepusils
avtTa^e over $10,000,0011. Interest at mos' favorable
current rates is allowed on Saviiij;s Hani' accounts and
Deposit (ertilicates ; a general banking business is
transacted, drafts and letters of creilit beinH issued on
points in iMiroiic, Cliina, Japan and otlier foreign
countries. It has a chain of agents and correspondents
IhrouKhout Great Britain, the United States, etc., and
has exceptional facilities for the niakinK of collections,
remittances being niaih' promptly and at specially
favor iblc rates. The position of the bank as to amount
of paid up capital and surplus is the second in the
Dominion, and the marked ability of its inanaKenicnt is
Renerally recogni/ed. Mr, Hague, the Cleneral Mana-
ger, was for many years identified with the Hank of
Toronto, and his coming to the Merchants Hank largely
restored public C(m(idence ill it. Mr. Hague is one of
the leading Canadian authorities on bank management.
His annual reports have alw.iys been looked for with
the deepest iiueri^st, while his discussion of the complex
prc-blenis of bulking and finance has prcved of natitmal
benefit. In 1S81 the late Sir Hugh Allan was again
elected President, and continued thus until his decease
in i88j. At the same tune Robert Anderson, Ksi) , wae
elected Vice-President, and still holds that oflice. The
President, Andrew Allan, I'^sr)., is one of the most
prominent and conservative of Montreal's large capital-
ists, and his election to the Presidency has been of
great benefit to the bank. The following gentlemen
(with President and Vice-President) form the Hoard of
Directors: Messrs. Hector MacKenzie, II. Montague
Allan, Jonathan Hodgson, J I'. Dawes, John Cassils, T
II. Dunn (of (,)uebec), and Sir Joseph Ilickson. A
more thoroughly representative Hoard could not have
been formed. The .Montreal Branch is in charge of
Mr. J. S. Meredith, as Manager. Mr. Meredith has had
vast practical experience in bank circles. Mr. A. J.
Ferguson is the Assistant Manager. The b.uik has
28 branches throughout (intario and Ouebec, two in Man-
itoba, at Winnipeg and Brandon, and an agency at Now
York. Its present splendid building was erected in
1871-72, and is one of the finest in the city. Its ornate
front is very noticeable, while thu internal arrange-
ments are perfect.

COHEN & CROSS.

IN few industries has more markeil improvement been
made than in that of fur manufacture. 'The nioiiern
popular r.iui! for fur garments, esperl.dly among the
fair sex, his guiii to the fur m.uuif.icturer a boundless
field for the utilization of his f.iculties, and we behold on
every hand the products of his skill, taste and enterprise.

Among the leading manuf.acliirers in this lino in this city
a prominent position m t\iiM p.iges must be accorded to
the wellkuown but coiniiaratively young firm of I'olien
Across, of No. 5)0 St. Paul street. The members of this
firm are thoroughly experienced in the business. Mr.
f'ohen, previous to settling in this city, was actively
interested in the traile for upwards of twenty years 111
I.ondon, I-^nglaud, while his partner, Mr, Solomon Cross,
was previously engaged in the same business on Ins own
account in this city. The present business was est.ib-
lislied in I'-'iu, and in the sh<irt time it has existe I has
achieved a remark.tble success, due entirely to the excel-
lent quality of their furs, and the artistic ami workiiian-

like manner in which they are finished,
with their moderate prices. They occupy a
spacious fioor in a building 25x1.(0 feet in
dimensions, neatly fitted up and provided with
all the l.itest machinery and appli.uices neces-
sary for the successful pros cution of the
work. They manufacture fine fur sac cpies.
caps, mantles, glovi;s, boas, mulTs, rliilds'
setts, etc. They manufacture onlv fi>r die
tr.iile.aud principally for wholesale lur houses,
and number among their permanent p.itrons
many of the le.iding fur concerns of this ciiy.
Mr. Il.irris Cohen is a native of CJermany
For twenty years he carried on business in
London, I'.ngland, and came to this cit> but
two years ago. Mr. Solomon Cross is also
from the " Fatherland," and arrived here two
years ago. As a firm thoroughly expert 111
their business, t ley are well and favorably
known. We bespeak for them the p.iironage
and support of such of our readers who may
retpiire goods in their line, and we predict for
them a successful reward for their ellorts
They are popular .and well liked, and are
prominently identified with various German
clubs and societies.

:oml)ini;d

The store is elegantly lilted up with white wood fixturtn
and gold trinimings electric lights, hot w.iter heat, etc.,
and every convenience A full line of [uire drugs anil
chemicils is carried, also everything in the line of drug-
gists' sundries, physici.ins' ami surgeons' supplies, toilet
.'Uticles, soaps, p.iient iiiirdicuies, mineral waters, and all
necess,iries for the sick room or nursery. The prescrip-
tion department is under the diri'Ct supervision of the
proprietor, and all prescriptions are com[)ounded accur-
ately, special altenium being given to those whose
medicinal value depends ii|>oii the ipiality of the drugs,
etc., used and the care exercised in their combination.
Mr Dyer mannfaclures the following proirnl.iry prepara-
tions, which are unsurjiassed for reli.ibilily ami elhciency,

W. A. DYER & CO.

DNOIIKSTKINABI.V one of the finest and most re-
liable drug stores of the citv of Montreal is that of
Messrs. W. A. D^er & Co , located at 220S St.
Catherine street. This prosperous business was estab.
lished J5 years ago. Mr. Dyer is a thoroughly pr.actical
and experienced chemist, and a grailuate of the British
Pharmaceutical Association. He occupies a commodious
four story and basement building, .'5x75 feet in size,
the lirst lloor being devoted to the store and l.iboralory.
ihe second fioor (o surplus stock, wliih* the third and
fourth lloors are utilized for manufacturing purposes

viz.: Dyer's Improved Food for Infants, flyer's Digestive
Malt Ivxtract, Dyer's Jelly Cucumber and Koses, Dyer's
Tooth Paste, Dyer's Patent Sterilizer, etc. He receives
vaccine points ill packets every few days from the well-
known farm of Dr. II. A. Martin, Koxbury, Mass. Ten
assistants, clerks, etc.. are employed in this establishment,
and the prices quoted in all cases are extremely moderate.
Mr. Dyer was born in ICngland, and is highly esteemed
for his ()rofessional ability and strict integrity. He is a
popiiliir member of the (.Hielurc Pharmacentical Associa-
tion, BiKird of Tradeand Metroi>olitaii ( liib. Here can
be obt:iined cathetees, clinical thermometers, hypoder-
mic svringes, inli,'ders and various other modern appli-
ances of the latest designs, at very reasonable; ligures. '

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CAULT BROTHERS & CO.

AT wli.-it lime the iraile in dry nomis Ixcuai- ,i separata
I'r.uieli uf mere lianclise it is siiniewli.it ililliiiilt tu
ilelerniiiii', Imt tlie dry gotjds trade, as at preseiil
ornaiii^eil, is of ciiiiti> iimderii origin. This may l)e easily
accuiiiitcd fe'r hy cui sideriiig tlic immense increase
during lliu last half century in the conMiniptiun of these

Roods, which has at the presiMit moment rendered this
trade. Cmsidered as a I'raiicli nf ccimmerce. une uf the
must important of any n.iuexisiiiii,' in Ihei ivilized world
It controls a Rrcater amount of capital, employs a larijer
number of persons, and distributes a greater value of
commodities than any other branch of mercantile pursuit.
The representative dry (;oods hou.se in this city is that of
Messrs Gault I3ruthcrs & Co , whose admirably ajipointed

es'ablishment is so advantaKeonsly locati'd at the corner
of St. Helen anil Kecollel sireen. I'losj applic.ition to
business, and a thorou);li appreciation of thi; w.inls ol the
pulilic, combined wilh.i policy of the most lihcr.il and
equitable chat.ictcr, form the liasis upon which this firm
^avo built up their unrivalled repui.ilion and immense
business, thi.'ir great est iblishiiieiit biing a monument to
their enterprise, completely stoi ked as it is with every-
thing of v, due and artistic beauty in the
coinprelieiisivu lieUI of the dry goods
trade. The business was established
in i,S54 by Messrs. A. 1". (lault and the
late J, H. Stevenson, luuler the name of
Ciaiilt, Stevenson 1% Co , and a (i!W ye.irs
later on the reliriMuent of the latter,
Messrs. K. .\. C.uilt .m.l S. l-'inley joined
the firm, the n.iiiie of which was altered
to th.it at present cxi^tint;, viz (laiilt
Urothers I'i: Co. Mr. l-'inley having re-
tin I from the firm some ten years .igo,
Me.ssrs K. W. MacdoiiKall and Leslie
II. Ciaiill were admilled as partners.
The store of the linn coiiM not be
more centrally loialeil, and is an impos-
ing building of modern design, and an
architectural ornament to the city. It is
(i\e stories and basement in height, hav-
ing a ttouiiiig space of some O5. 000 feet,
,ind is internally fitted up in the most
,iltr.'icti\e ni. inner, a special feature being
m.ide of securing the ma.ximuin of light.
I his is un,]uestion:ibIy the most active
and (■xten.ive dry goods importing house
in the Canadi.m Sletropolis, possessing
■very facility for covering the marhetsof
liiirope. the linn's personal repreienta-
li\es and shrewd buyers being among
Ihi: first to secure choice novelties in the
tiiiest fabrics of the loom. Some idea of
iliu magnitude of this business may be
githered when we state th.it a force of
from seventy-live to eighty clerks and
assistants is employed, while a corps of
hfteen travelling salesmen ably represi-nt
the commercial interests of the house on
the road. There is, in fact, nothing left
undone to promote the prompt service and to expedi-
tiously meet any and every want of the public ami the
trade. To dilate upon the social, commercial or linancial
standing of the members of this great house would be
simply superlUious on our part ; hence we simply confine
ourselves in concluding this brief sketch to the statement,
that the firm of Gault Ifrothi.'rs ,^: Co. onjoy the highest
of reputations for exercising sound busiiu^ss principles,

and for the .able manner of conducting their m.immolli

esi.iblishnieiit, .ind rightly rank animig Montre.il's most

eiitiTprising and deservedly successful dry goods mer-
chauts and importers.

F. LAPOINTE.

THE development of the fine artu as applied to the
utilitarian purposes of the oiitht and decoration
of priv.ite residences, ollices, etc.. h.is become ,1
marked ami most gratifying fe.iture of the age in
which we live. To the (-iiiinerit house of Mr. I'"rederic
I.apointe belongs th.i credit of popularizing the choicest
.artistic acliievemeuts of the cabinet maker, the U|ihol-
sterer and the di'corator. This represent.iiive concern
was fouiidi;d by .\Ir. I..ipoinle in iS.So, who by strict
attention to business, coupleil with a str.ii';htforward
system of honorable dealing, has deservedly enjoyed a
continuously prosperous career to d.ite. He ptjssesses,
as a inaiter of f.ict. every possible iiualilication, includ-
ing ample resources and perfecled facilities, and he
carries one of the Largest and finest stocks of high
cl.iss furniture anil piancs in the Iiominion of Can.ida.
His w.irerooms occupy an imposing structure' with six
floors anil basement for storage and exhibit purposes,
handsomely lilted an I thoroiighlv organized in depart-
menl.-i, giving the most realistic idea of the character
.mil apiH'arance of the furniture in household surround-
ings. A large volume might be filled vvilli descriptions
of the beautiful goods handled by this hou.se, the
following being simply n few of the more prom-
inent sfiicialties; Here are to be found at all times
,a comprehensive and well selected assLUliuent of
.'tibiims, book-cases, bric-a brae, baby carriages, bed
lounges, p.irlor suiles, wooden and iron bedsteads
bedroom suites, chairs and rockers, cupboards, cra-
tlles, clocks, chests of dr.awers. carpets, dressing
bureaus, doll carriages, divans, dining-room sets, e.isels,
feather beds, hanging Lamps, h.it rack-;, lounges, mat-
tresses, music stamls, oil cloth, otionians pictures of
all sizes, pianos, pillow-shams, portierres. prie dieu, par-
lor suites, rugs, shop stools, scri^ens, student chairs,
spring beds, sideboards, secretaries, sofas, kitchen, din-
ing, centre, saloon and fancy tables, umbrella stands, w.ish
standi:?, wardrobes, writing diisks, etc. These goods are
manufactured to Mr. I.apointe's immediate order in new.
artistic designs in all the popular cabimU woods, while he
makes a specialty of emhoiK'ng lh,r wishes an, I views
of those about to di'i.or.ile and Inrnish private residences,
fitting up interiors in the mo.t el.iborale manner
There is a relined taste and .ittention to details in
this iR'iise furniture observ.able nowhere else in .Montreal,
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their steadily increasinR patron.iRe. Mr. l.,ipointe. with
rhar.iitcristic entirprisi-, has rccrntly issued n, h.ind-
stime illii'- r.Ucil (,it:diiK"i' ''ii'd |iri("i' list, tin: picmrt'S
ill wl'.uh ;d>iiiid.iiuly prcAo th.it hi! is now liaiulhiiK
lines of RDoiN not only lirslchiss in workmanship, hut
likewise in cornet styles, t.isleful, artistic and of most
claliorate finish. lie makes a specially of hinhelass
pianos, and controls llie selling aniMiry fur the instru-
ments turned out t.y siieh well-known firms as Weber,
Decker iV Son, J. f^. H.ile, New York I'iano Co. and
Vose & Sons, of Hoslon Mr, l.aivjinle is a native of the
I'rovincc of (._)uebe<', whose furniture emporium rightly
rinks a; the leader in the i ity of Montreal.

The firm's factory is situated at Nos. i and 3 Iielirosoles,
a four-story and basement building, 30 x na feit in
dimensions, and this is devntcd to thu m.miifactiire of
horse blaiiki-is, horse clothinR, etc , and is known as the
■Montreal Horse Clothing Company." Their carriaKO
and harness factory is situated on MiRnonno stri'et.
occupying a fine four-s'ory and basement bnildinR, .(o

H. L. SMYTH & CO.

IN estimatini; the commercial importance of Montre. I
the dry miods commission intercsls naturally receive
careful consider.ition, and, in taking account of the
representative houses en^aRed in the trade, special men-
tion should be made of the house of II. 1. Smyth A Co ,
of 2.| Milk street, London, luiuland, and y> Hay street,
Toronto, whose representatives in this city are C. Iv &
K. N. S'nyth, with oiiice and sample rooms at 4} St.
Sacrament street. The original house was founded
thirty years aKo by II. I.. Smyth, after II. 1. Smyth &
Co. [>y the association as partners of his t\\o brothers.
They rtjpresent some of the most prominent m.anufac-
turers in Knglandand the Continent, and sell wholesale by
sample to jolibers throiiRhout the nonunion. The f.acil-
ities enjoyed by this house are unsurpassed, and their
connections of the most intluential ch.iracter. This
house has forced its way to the front rank, and to-day
enjoys a prosperity and maintains a rcpuiation second
to none in its line in this city. Both gentlemen are
members of the Hoard of Trade,

axles, whoe'is, springs. Kills. forKin^s, cloths, varui.^hes
and cnrnaue makers' supplii'S of all kinds. The harness
department is of eipial extent and imporl.iiice, and hero
is turned out harness of every description. Tliey de.d
in all horse goods, sleifth Im'IIs, sjxuiRes, etc , and in all
kindsof harness makers' supplies, stable furnishings, etc.
The tn Ir> covers the Ooniinl.'n. .■ ,0 h.inds find steady

E. N. HENEY & CO.

ACiOOn carriage or .1 good h.irni's-. is not to be found
in every house that cl.iims to sell such. The in-
dividuality of the maker counts very forcil>ly. Long
ago the public manifested a preference for the produc-
tions of thu house of Messrs. i;, N. lleney&Co., and
it is unc|u<'stionably the recognized repres<iit,itive in its
lines. Tlie business was established in 1.S75 by Messrs.
1''.. N. lleney and I.acrois, and in iJ<Si) the present firm
succeeded, the copartners being Mes.srs. E N. and \V.
1'". Ileney. They have had to repeatedly enlarge their
facilities, and their warehouse now occupies the im-
mense fivt'-story and basement building, .No. 337 St.
Haul strjet. which has an area of 35,000 s<piare feet,
and extends entirely ihrough the block to l^Koyer street.

X 300 feet in dimensions. The lirm m.iuuf.icture bug-
gies, ph.rtons. carriages and wagons of the highest grade,
notecl for surpaiising excellence in every respect, also
buggy bodies in the while and sleighs of all kinds. They
use only the choicest of materials, while their varnish
and linishing if; superb— much beyond the average. This
is headquarters for hardware, trimmings, mountings.

emplo) ment in the various departments, and 2,000 jobs
are turned out annually. Mr. I-^. N. Heney is the vice-
president of the Canad.i h'ibre Company, and has other
large interests. He is a respected and popular business
man, one well worthy of the substantial success achieved.
Mr. \V. F. lleney his been identihed with the house
since 1.S75. and has been a member of the lirm since 1SS9.

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PORTER, TESKEY & CO.

NO lirniirli (if llir uhoU's,.;e tr.i'lr i.f ihiM in- of Moth
real Iras Lix'ii cunduduil wiili greater \it;or. skill ami
discretion, and wiili more suhsianlial results, than
lti,?t coinprisinK fancy goods, notions, toys, etc. The
(•.ipilal imusie,! m this inipt- tinK l.iismess is larpe, and
Ihe character of the linns engaged in it unexcelled m

( imirerri.il rrc'i'i Prominent anic.ii; our Kadint; im
.o.ter- in the ah, I'e lines IS the widely known a-iJ reli-
al)'!! tirin of Messrs. I'orter, Teskey & Co , whose ofTices
ant. salesrooms are at 4 s.( an 1 <~i- it James street. 'I'his
extensive and sieadiU increasing business was est.iblished
live years ago by Messrs. I'orter, Kemp & I'e-ikey, who

condiict-il it till iSoi, when, on the retiremenl of Mr
Kemp, Messrs. I'orter and Teskey continued under tlie
firm name of "rorler, Teskey A Co ' They h.ivehad long
experience in this trade, and are fully conversant with
the reijuirements of the C.madian market. The prem.ses
occupied comprise a spacious s'x story and basement
building, S5 X a feet in area, the first floor being devoted
to show-rooms, the second to othces and show rooms,
while the rest of the building is utilized for the sti)rage of
merchandise. Here they keep an immense choice and
well selected stock of fishing tackle, sp rting goods, fancy
goods, notions, toys, cutlery, purses, pipes, jewelry,
stationery, albums, baskets, dolls, musical instruments,
etc. They make a leading specialty of s.dmon and trout
flies of the latest Knglish patterns, and keep the largest
stock of these goods ill Canada. Messrs. I'orter, Teskey
A: Co are agents for the noted firms oLHenry Milward
& Sons, lish hook manufacturers, Retlclitch, England ;
Schuster & Co, niamifaclnrers of musical instruments,
flerinany. They import direct from the most celebrated
I-"rench, C,erman. liritish, Austrian, Swiss and lielgian
houses, and are constantly on the alert to secure the
Litest novelties. Only the most desirable and reliable
l^oods are handled in all dep.irtinents, and the prices
(jiioted defy competition. Onlersare carefully fill.;il and
the trade of the house now extends througluiut the 'iitire
l>omiuion and Newfoundland. The trade is strictly
wholesale, and iS clerks and 8 travellini; salesmen are
einployed. Mr. I'orter v.as born in ; otlaiu,, but came
\uth his parents to Montreal when oidy sia years old,
while Mr. Teskey is a native of L.ir.ark countv, Ontario.
Messrs. I'orter and '1 eskey are honnrablt and enterpris-
ing business me«, who are extremely popular in tratle
circles. Mr. I'orter is a member of the Board of Trade,
and the stuck is valued at about 865,000.

BELL, SIMPSON & CO.

TIII^ foundation of this flourishing business dates
back iwentyone years, thus making it apioneer in ti.e
business, its founder being Mr. John Dougall. The
present proprietors sucteeded him twenty-five years ago,
ami since that lime the business has had a rapid
growth and development, I'he firm have occupied the
present location for the past sixteen years, being located
at .172 St I'aul and ^.^7 and .^Si) Commissioners streets;
and consists of a fmirstorv and basement brii:k building.
40 X ijo feet in dimensions, with a two-story and base-
ment building in the rear, Jo x i.'o feet. Here they
have a refrigerator capacity for three car loads, and

their salesrooms arc always heavily stocked with pro
visions, country produce and butter, cheese and eggs.
They receive consignments from all parts of Canada
from the leaciing producers, and control an immense
trade throughout the Oominion, (ireat Hritain and
Newfoundland. Liberal advances and prompt returns
have been the invincible rules of the lunise from its
very beginning, and its high standing in financial circles
and in the trade has made it one of the most reliable
and liberally patronized commission houses in Mont-
real. Hutter, eggs acd cheese are leading specialties,
the former being the most important commodity whicn
the house to day handle. Seven clerks and two teams
are kept constantly busy, and while the business trans-
acted by this house has grown to immense proportions,
every department is under a thorough s) stem and orders
are promptly filled and despatched. Mr, J. A. Bell is
a native of this city and one of our most widely and
favorably known merchants. He is a prominent mem-
ber of tile lioar.l of Trade, the Butter and Ch-ese
Healers' ,*\ssoci;ilion and the Corn I'>.^hange, as well as
a large stockholder in the Ciliziuis' Light and I'ower
Co. His p.irtner, Mr. John Simpson, was born in Ire-
land and came to Montre.il over thirty years ago, where
he if to day thoroughly iilentihed with ail that pertains
to its best interests. He is als(j an influential member
of the Hoard ot Tradeaiid the Butter and Cheese Dealers'
Association. He is a large real estate owner in this
city and largely identified with several important com-
mercial enterprises.

D. SMITH & SON.

THK occupation of the florist has, during recent
years, been more of a profession than a trade, and
the growing desire to ornament gardens and lawns,
and to grow flowers for ornamental decoration, makes
the calling a highly impo.'-t.inl one. Montreal has
acquired (piite a reputation as a centre of the flower
and bedding plant trade, and a prominent house en-
gaged in it is that of 1) Smith & Son, whose "Victoria
Nurseries " are locited at No. 537 St, Lawrence street.
This inierprise was est.iblished thirty years ago by
Mr. 1>. Smith, with whom his son Kobert later be-
came associpted, ^hen the present firm name was
assumed. Mr. Smith died in 1.HS6, and the son has
since carried on the business alone, but under the old
style. His conservatories and grounds cover a large
area in the northern part of the city, at the foot of
Mount K'oyal, and are ilevoted exclusively to the c ''iva-
lion of roses, etc., of which all kinds and species ara here

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represented. The grceiiliousps are ecjuippcd with hoi
water and everv kno'.vn accessory conni'cted with
the art of Horicultiire. Mr. Smith supplies a l.irKe
demand for a'l kinds of tlowers, shrubs and plants
including the .arest varieties, both foreign and na-
tive, and his trade is broadly distributed throughout
(juebec and Ontario, Me also furnishes bouijuets,
wreathes and emblematic designs for weddings, parties,
balls, also for funerals, in new and original conceptions
of artistic forms, and orders by mail or in person re-
ceive prompt attention. Mr, Smith being fully pre-
pared to fill all cnmniisslons not only promptly but
with that intelligent apprehersion of fitness and de-
sign that makes his eflorts so highly appreciated by
his customers. He is a native of this city,

ROBT. S. FRASER.

ONE of the foremost hou.ses in Montreal, in its special
line of busines'-,, is that ( f Mr. Kobt. S. I'r.aser, which
was founded in i.Sijo, and which, though only so r<!-
cently inaugurated, has established a most excellent trade,
extending ov.-.- the entire Dominion. The premises com-
prise a well appointed oliice, and a well fitted up store, one
flat, 25 X 75 feet in dimensions, located at No. 465 St. I'aul
street. Air. Fraser is a native of Scotland, but is eight
ycirsin this city. He was formerly with Jas. Johnston
fi. Co., Elgin, Scotland, the well-known woollen manu-
facturers, where he acquired an extensive experience in
■vools and woollen manufacturing. Mr. Kraser is an
importer and dealer in all manner of mill supplies, Hnglisli
oak-tanned belting, patent waterproof belting, American
raw hide lacing and general mill supplies. He is also
sole agent in Canada for the sale and haniUing i.|
m.ichmery anj other goods manufacturcil by the fol-
lowing able foreign establishments. These foreign goods
embrace wools from the famous house of Sanderson iS:
Murray (Limited), Thos. Wayman cS: Co., Halifax, ICng
Ihos. Ch.adwick ft Sons, Devonshire, ICng, Calashields ;
cottons, Peruvian and Kgyptian, from Kr. Jac. Andres,
Uoston, U, S. A. ; noils -camels, mohairs, wastes and
tops, from l{oot & Co.. liradford. Kng. ; yarns fancy
moha.r and worsteds, fi'om F. O. Gaulke iS: Co., Hrad
ford: machinery—twisters, winders, etc , from J. & T.
lioyd, (ilasgow, kn'iiing m.achinery. from l\ Anton
Ludrwig. Chemnilz, (lermany, terrots frames, from the
Dresden Knitting Machine .Manufacturing Co ; trimmings
—laces, etc, from Wildt & Co., lir.idford, tJntario
and teasels from the Onandago Teasel Company. Mr
I.-raser is sole agent in Can.ada, and also carries a slock

of Tetlows linglish card clothing, and many other goods
are sold from samples, Mr. I'r.i.ser supplies a widespread
demand for goods in his line, and is probably better able
than any other to olfer bargains to consumers and the
trade.

ED. COTE.

Tins well-known and popular establishment first
opened ili doors to the public ten years ago, and
notwithstanding the active competition that exists in
this section of the city, it soon came to the front and
is now rated as one of tne leading houses in its line. The
premises occupied are eligibly located at Nos. 141 and
143 St. Antoine street, and comprise n handsome new
store 30 X 70 feet in dimensions, .Ml the appointments
are thorough and complete, all the most improved
appliances for the expeditious despatch of its large trade
has been provided and the comfort and conveniencG of
its patrons has not been overlooked. The busines.9 is
retail and divided into separate departments, each
with a responsible head, the whole under the direct
personal supervision of Mr. Cote. 1-irst, the one devoted
to gents' furnishing goods is replete with the finest stock
of shirts, hosiery, gloves and underwear, neck ties and
scarfs in endless profusion, toilet and fancy articles,
umbrellas, jewelry, all of the latest styles, and at prices
ridiculously low considering thecpiality. No. z is devoted
to corsets, gloves, hosiery and underwear for ladies and
children, and embr.ices a bewildering assortment of these
useful articles. No. 3 is fancy goods, consisting of the
l.ilest novelties in laces, frillings, veilings, ribbons, etc.
No. 4 is the staple department, comprising prints, flan-
nels, linens, curtains and cottons of all descriptions. In
No 5 department the assortment of dress goods is unsur-
pas.sed by any similar house in Monlre.d. Our sp.ice will
not permit us to enumerate all the)be,' j:iful goods to be
found here, suffice it to say it is lull and complete, and
enibr.acing everything that goes to maiie up the stock
of a first-class retail dry goods store. Popular prices
prevail in all the departments, I'olite and efficient
assistants aid Mr. Cole in attending to the wants of his
in, my patrons. He enjoys unsurpassed f.icililies in the
Iiurch.ase of his supplies, and is thus enabled to offer in-
ducements to his (Kitrons of a superior char.acter. Mr.
Cote is a native of L.achine, but came to this city when a
boy and has resided here ever since. He is what may
be justly called a selfm.ide business man ; by his pluck.

ptjrseverance and untiring industry, coinbineti with
sterling integrity and liberal business methods, he has
built up a trade that stands second to none in its line in
this city. He is well and widely known, and besides con-

diictinp this business holds a highly responsible position
in the well-known .vholesale dry goods house of Jas.
Johnston &(■(). We bespeak for him the patronage and
support of our thousands of readers.

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THE PATERSON MANUFACTURING
CO., LIMITED.

IT is an admitloc! fact thai cvirv ili prirlinrnt of pro-
iliictivo and commercial activity is al>ly rcprcseiilc.l
in Montrt:a! by well organizeil and well conducted
concerns, possessinR ample capital and resources. A
concern ranking pre-eminently above all others in its
special line is that of The I'aterson Mannfaclurins,' Co.,
Limited, mannf.^cturers of tlie celebrated " Red Star
lirand " building papers, carpet felt, tarred felt, straw
sheathing, also "(3. K." waterproof papers, "Anchor
lirand" papers, coal tar roofing pilch, asphalt, s-hingle
varnish, black varnish, two and three; ply rt.ady rooting,
etc. The above gootis are widely known and almost in
universal use by builders and contr.actors throughout the

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J.W.pjitis:Rsd}Kr'& co.

l>ominion. and .are ar].now!edg(Ml b\' experts to have no
equal on the market to-ilay. The goods were first ni.inii-
f.actured by Mr. J. \V. Taterson, vlio established himself
in business in this city in i,S;2, Imt so rapidly did thev
meet with popular approval and so great was the demand
that a branch house was opened in Toronto in iS,Si at
ICast Front street, uniler the stvle of J. \V. I'aterson ft
Hro , and in September ol the pre.sent year it was deemed
best to organize a Moi k company, wliich was arcordingly
done, under the style of Thi^ I'aterson Manufacturing
Co., Limited, with a capital of $50,000 and power to in-
crease to ^ioo,o(>o if found necessary, Mr. J. \V
I'.iterson being the president The business was formerly
conducted on Common street, but was removed to its
present location, .\y Murray street, thirteen years ago. to
meet the rapidly increasing demands made upon it. and
the present plant is the largest and best equipped of
any of its kind in the country, covering an area

150XJ20 feet in dimensions. th(^ buildings being snb-
stantial one and two story brick structures, completely
ecinipped with all the latest improved machinery and
appliances known to the business, operated by a fifly-
liorse power steam engine. Mr. J. W. I'aterson was
born in Toronto, C.matia, some forly-seven years ago,
and came to Montreal twenty-six years .ago. wdiere he
has bt.'come thoroughly identified with the city's growth
and prosperity, and is to-d.iy one of our most able and
successful business men. He is a member of the Hoard
of Traile. Metropolitan Club, St. .Vndrew's Society and
tile Caledonian Society, llis brother. .Mr. \. L. I'aterson.
IS manager of the Toronto br.inch and a native of
Blantyre, Out.

R. BLACKWOOD & CO.

T\IV. representative and leading hou.so in Montreal,
actively engagetl in the manufacture of aerated
waters, ginger ale, cream soda, etc, is that of Messrs.
H. Hl.ackwood i'y;Co , whose office and works are situated
at Ov) Lagauchetiere street. This prosperous and
steadily increasing business was estriblishtKl in i.S.(^ by

b'aniuhar & Co.. who

<^^^l^LAJ^ i;^^^ were succeeded by

fe^'-'''^>^K\\ Wilson A Co., k.

■A'-mjCv^/V'-.Y lil.ickwood X Co., and

V, Mr Charles C.nrd.

Eventually in I^^,S Mr.

F. W. K'owt'. \\\\(> was

manager for ('has.

half \ r.o ■-, pun h.ased
thel-usiness and is s'ill
conducting it under
the old firm name^
of " K. lilackwood ."vj
Co." Mr Kowe occu-
pies three spacious \
floors, each being 33 x
60 feet in area -the
(irst floor being lievot-

ed to storage, the second to manuf icturing,
third floor is utilized for the manuf.acture of extracts
and syrups for manufacturing purposes. The mann-
facluring departments are fully su|iplied with iiiodcrn
app.'iratiis, .a[ipliances and machinery oper.ated bv
steam power, lien; 10 skilled hail Is are emplovi'd, and
the trade of the house now extends ihoiighoiit Montreal
and the Province of (,_)iiebec. .N'ova Scotia and Halifax.
Mr. b'owe manufactures extensively lielfast ginger ale.
Fnglisli lemonade, club soda, lemon soda, chanijiagne

cider, cream soda, ginger beer, kideau water, fruit syrups
and extracts. These goods are unrivalled for quality,
pnrily. flavor and uniform excellence, and have no super-
iors in the Dominion or elsewhere. Messrs. K. Black-
wood & Co. were awarded med.als and dipIoTuas at
Philadelphia, 1876 : Paris, 1878 ; and Ottawa, i8S.( ; for
the superiority of their aerated goods, which are general
favorites wherever introduced. Orders are promptly
filled at the lowest possible prices, and a large trade is
conducted with the leading hotels, restaurants, drug and
confectionery stores of the city. Mr. kowe was born
in London, ICngland, and came to Montreal in 1864. He
has always been engaged in this line for the past twenty
years and was formerly with Kenneth, Campbell &
Co. He also worked some time in Boston, Mass.,
and was manager for Evans, Sons Sc Co. (in Boston),
druggists, for a year. Mr. Kowe is highly esteemed
for ids strict integrity, and his future prospects in
this staple industry are of the most favorable character.
The output of the works is 2,000 doz"- . weekly.

WM. TYLER & SON.

ONE of the oldest and best known houses engaged in
the onfeclionury business in the city of Montre.al
is that of \Vm. Tyler i^ Son, whose popular estab-
lishment is located at 49 Bleury street. This business
was est;iblished as far biack as iSOo by Mr. Tyler, who
has secured a most enviable reput.ition for the superi-
ority of Ins jiroductions. while his patronage is derived
from the best classes of society. The productions of
the house include the finest qualities of ice creams,
water ices, cakes of every description, pies, pastries,
meringues, charlottes, jellies, frozen puddings, custards,
etc., also delicious confections, imperials, caramels,
creams, chocolates, gl,ace fruits, lion bons, etc , fine cim-
fectionery being a specialty. F'our assistants are em-
ployed and special attention is given to catering to antl
supp,Iying parties, balls, receptions, wedtiings, pic-nics,
etc. The business was first started on Craig street,
where he remainerl nineteen years and was afterwards
removed to iionavenlure street, then to St. Antoine
street and eventually in May, iSg;. to its present lo-
ratnm, at which time his son, Mr. Henry Tyler, who
is a practical young man, thoroughly trained in the
busiiu'^s ,iiid has many friends in this the city of his
birth, wasaflmitted into partnership. Mr. Tyler, was born
111 Oxfordshire, but li.as been here since lie was eight
years of age. He is an honor.ible business man and
is .always prepared to offer his ]iatrons every novelty
known in the confectionery tr-'de. He is a popular
member of the Free Masons.

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WINDSOR HOTEL.

IT is needless to say that the Wiiuisor has been of
great beneiit to Montreal, and has been a success
from the start, retaining the bust class of patronage
and givinj; to Montreal an additional attraction to the
tourist and traveller. The location is by far the most
admirable and central of any in town. It is close to
the Canadian Pacific and Grand 'I'rnnli railroad sta-
tions, while near by are all the prominent churches,
clubs and theatres. The beautiful Mount Koyal rises
l)ehind, while the hotel is situated on a hiyh plateau, over-
looking the commercial part of the city, commanding
splendid views in all directions. The sanitary appli-
ances are perfect, and for health, comfort and convenience
the Windsor is unequalled in Canada as a place of
residence. The hotel is a commanding object, with its
lofty seven stories of beautiful and varied architecture,
surmounted by a tower, while the interior astonishes
the visitor by reason of its magnificence and vastness
if corridors, haKs and apartments. A few dimensions
will amply demonstrate this, for instance : the main
bantpiet-hall and concert-room is Co (cet by i.|o in
dimensions, wilh ceiling 25 feet high. There is an
adilitional baniiuet-hall. also Co feet by i^o, with gal-
leries at either eiu'. lioth apartments are most lavislily
decorated and elaborately furnished. The ceiling of the
latter room is 37 feet high and of a beautiful dome
shape, greatly he'^htening the effuct. ICiitrance is had
from I'eel and Stanley streets. The main liining-room
readily seats 500 quests, while there is an ordinary and
two other private dining rooms. The broad corridor
from main entrance leads to a very spacious central
rotunda with lofty ceiling, where are the hotel oflices,
with richly furnished reading and writing-rooms, etc.,
connecting. The n.ain corridor on tlie second lloor is
-'J3 feel long, ensuring a splendid promenade for guests.
The ladies' parlors are three in number, and the arts of
the decorator, upholsterer and furnisher have been
L'xhausied in rendering tiiem perfect examples of lux-
urious comfort —the ei]uivalent of the most stylish private
drawing-rooms in .Montreal or .New York. There are
.(oo sleeping rooms in the Windsor, many arranged en
suite with priv.Tte pallor, li.itli and as many bed rooms
as .1 family needs, and during the season the elile of
society linds adeiiuate .accommodation here. ,\ll the
latest modern improvements are fmind here, including
three fast running elevators; steam heat ; incandescent
electric light, supplied by the hotel's own dynamo plant ;

hot and cold water in all the rooms ; latest sanitary
plumbing ; call bells and annunciators connect every
room, ilirect with ollice ; while there is a large staff of
attentive bell-boys, so that every guest's call is immedi-
ately answered. Under the able, experienced manage-
ment of Mr. (i. W. Swett, a thorough system of organi-
zation IS enforced, and the jo employees are experienced
and kept under strict discipline. The Windsor is con-
ducted npon the most liberal scale, upon the good old
American plan, rates being 84.00 per day and upwards.
All the relinements of modern life are here, including
music — a tirst-class band playing every evening from
7.30 to 10.30. Thti etiisine i^ oi the mo^t recherclu char-
acter. Mr. Swett being a notably liberal caterer, while
the kitchens are in charge of a skilled cluf and
competent staff of assistants. The bills of fare here
have long been celebrated for their variety and high
quality of dishes, the most fastidious being easily satis-
lied, while tliis is the popular place in which to hoM
great banquets .and public receptions, such as to the
Ciovernor-Cieneral, th.e I'remier of Canad.a, etc. The
hotel, furnishings, etc , represent au investment of
81,500,000, and its fast filling registers show how pofmlar
it is with the best cl.isses of the public. .Mr. Swell
has had wide experience in I'lrst clas.s holc'ls in the
United Stall's, aiul his marked executive abilities, tact
and sound judgme»t are securing for the Windsor a
success far greater than it ever had under previous
managements. Mr. H, W. Randolph is the popular
cashier and secretary, supported by a compelent
staff of desk and room clerks. This palace hotel of
Canada li.is such .1 world-wide reputation tlial tr, sel-
lers instinctively select it as their stopping- place when
in Montreal, and its patronage is annually enlarging at
a rapid ratio.

LAPORTE. MARTIN & CO.

THIS house has had a remarkalile growth, and has
juinpt-d from small beginnini^s to results of gre.al
m.ignitude. This llouri-^hing .and representative con-
cern was established twenty three years ago, by Mr.
Ilormidas I-aporte, on a modest retail basis, his subsequent
success being sucl that in iSss the present copartnery
was formed, .and the oper.uions of the house wtac re-
stricled to those of an exclusively wholes.de cli.irarter.
The premises occupied at \o. 25 )S .Votn^ I lame sireit
consist of a commodious seven-story and basement build-
ing, 00 X loo li'ft in ijimensions. situatrd at the corner of
Notre Dame and Seigneurs streets. Tin,- lines of goods
carried are of the most compli'te and comprehensive
character, embracing foreign and domestic t^n "cries of
every description, a splendid array of table lUxurtes

(imported direct by the firm), anil a large supply of
wines and liquors, representing the product of the
most noted vineyards and distilleries in the world.
In staple groceries tlie concern excels in the extent, purity
and wholesomeness of its goods, ilie teas, colfees, sugars.
Hours, etc., being selected with extr.aordinary care, fully
guaranteed, and, as is the invariable rule, sold at the
sin.allest possible margin of profit. In no department
is anything of an iufirior ch.iracter handled, the firm
aiming to supply its trade wilh the choicest and best that
can be procured, and, as a natural consequence, rearing

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ill

a first-class connection, v.hici! is satisfied with nothing
but wh.at is absolutely ri^iable. No less than fifty assist-
ants in v.irious capacities are employed, while the in-
terests of the house are well represented on tin.' road liy
.1 corps of five commercial travellers, cominandiug a
trade which is broadly distributed over the I'rovinces of
(Juebec and ( )iitario, and the volume of which is uuiler-
f;oiug ste.iily .lUCiiientation. The inaiuiLr in which this
eiiti'rprisi! is conducted. Us affairs bi'ing undi-r the direct
control a'ld management of the members of the firm, is
such as to inspire the coiifideuco of those with whom it
entertains busine-s relations, and entitles it to more com-
mend. ilion tliaii the space at our command will permit.

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NAP. LAPORTE & SON.

THIS is the only establishment in the Dominion ol
Canada that manufactures the celebrated wrought
iron and steel cooking ranges of the latest and most
improved patterns with patent fire box for coal or wood.
This nourishiag industry was established in 1SS4 by
Messrs. Laporte & Jacques, who were succeeded in 1SS6
by Mr. Napoleon Laporte. On January ist, 1S93, Mr.
Laporte admitted his son, Mr. Henry Laporte, into
partnership. T!io premises occupied comprise a spacious
one-story brick factory, 30 x 80 feet in area, with a com-
modious ground floor and basement, 25 x 75 feet in size,
utilized for hardware store purposes. In the factory
they employ 25 skilled mechanics, and in the store four
clerks. A complete stock of all kinds of the best hard-
ware IS always kept on hand, .ind they also manufac-
ture Steel Ranses, I'rench Cooking Stoves for families,
restaurants, steamboats, convents, t><)artling houses, etc ,
of all sizes and at prices ranging from «35 and upwards.
The firm's cooking ranges are the most durabli', tlhcient
and economical in tne market, and are guaranteed to give
entire satisf.iclion to the most critical palmns. Messrs.
Nap. I^aporte ,.4 Son have received numerous testimonials,
and desiro to call the attention of intending purchasers
to the followinn firms and hoiisc'keepers who are using
l.,iporte's celebrated cooking ranges, viz.; the Richelieu
& Ontario Navigniioii Co. (steamboats), Sisters of Provi-
dence, Montreal I'ish and Came Club, Murray Hotel,
Casino Restaurant, Messrs. Wm. McNally, Alderman
Hubuc, Jos. Melincon, Hector Cadieux, Theotime
l.anctote, Madame lUiperrouzel, Honorable Judge Do
I.orimier, Honorable Judge jette. Hotel Kiendeau, I'.
Amesse, M. liriggs, Itroun 'Brothers, J. Chapleau, J.
Casino, J. Hlanehard, Alph. Michaud, Rev lirothers
of Christians Schools, Rev. Clerics of St. Victor,
Rev. Sisters of C.ood Shepherd, Dion Hotel, Quebec;
Hotel (Ui I. ion d' Or, (liiebec, etc., and many^otluTS.
Messrs. Nap. l.aporto ct Son also ni.inufar'ture iron
fences, bedsteads, vault doors, etc. The ollii-e and
workshopsare situated at O13 l.ag.uichetiere street, and
the store at 300 St, I,awrenc<! street. OrdiTs are carefully
filled by the firm at the lowest possible figures, and .ill
work is fully warranted Messrs. Napoleon and Henry
I.aporte are natives of .Montre.il. They are highly
esteemed for their business aliility and integritv, and
their trade now extends throughout the Trovinces of
(.hiebec and Ontario. Mr, Nap. I.aporte is also largely
engagiMi in contracting and sewer Iniilding, in whii h
industry lie has execiiled a large amoui.t tf work in the
city and its suburbs.

STEEL & WILLIAMSON.

THE commission merchants of Montreal are
always to be found in the van in the march
of enterprise and industry, and among
those most prominently noied in this respect
is the firm of Steel & Williamson, of No. 3.(1
Commissioners street. This business was orig
inally established under the firm name of Steel
& Campbell, but about eighteen months since
Mr. Campbell retired, and Mr. AVillimson be-
came a member, when they assumed their
present style. The bu.-iiness transacted is gen-
eral commission, though they make a specialty
of rolled oats, oatmeals, grain and other pro-
duce. Since the inception of the business they
have enjoyed a liberal patronage, which is,
conse(iuent upon th».ir liber,il business methods,
rapidly increasing. The facilities they possess
enable them to offer superior inducements to
consigners. Hoth gentlemen are thoroughly
conversant with every feature and detail of the
business; they watch the markets closely in the
interest of their patrons and give their personal
supervision to all operations. Consigners are
guaranteed liberal advances on their invoices,
and prompt and satisfactory sales, with mod-
erate charges. 'J'he business is wholesale, and
extends throughout the ] )ominion. Their prem-
ises are sp.'icious and commodious, 23x65 feet
in dimensions, provided with all modern im-
provements and appliances for the preservation
of perishable goods e.ilrusled to their care.
Three expert assistants are employed to attend
to the wauls of p.itrous, ar.d a horse and wagon
is also utilized. Mr. M. Steel is a native of
Richmond, province of (Juebcc, where for a
number of ye,irs he carrii d on the same busi-
ness; afterwards in biisini ss in Hrockville,
Out. His p.irtner, Mr. 'f. S. Williamson, was
born in Kingsbury, province of Ouebec, and
came to Mui.tre.il eight years ago. Ho was
formerly in the employ of the Molson Ware-
h.Tuse, and is a prominent member of the Hoard
uf Trade. They are both active, energetic
business men of thorough experience and ripe
judgment, and the sucress they have attained
is but the natural se<]Hen(e to honest goods
and hoi orable liusiness dealing. Mr. William-
son is prnmiiienlly idenfiheil with the Masonic
Order. '1 his is the only fn in in Montreal who
import Dominica oranges.

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ROBERT DONALDSON & SONS.

ONIC of till! oiliest ;iik1 most nolLil lirms in ils lino ia
tlio city of Momreal is that of Messrs. ]<ol)ert
Donaldson & Suns, general lilacksniitlis anil machin-
ists, whose oftice and workshops are situated at 20
McGill street. This luisiness was founded in a small
way in 187^ hy Mr. Robert Donaldson, on Fortilication
lane, and it was afterwards removed to Crai^ street, and
soon afterwards to I'rince street. In 1SS5 it was removed
to its present location on McCill street, and in July, 1S93,
Mr. Donaldson admitted his sons, Messrs. George,
Robert and Andrew Donald^ni, into partnership. Mr.
Robert Donaldson is a thon,,,Knly practical and experi-
enced blacksmith and machinist, and his sons have,
likewise, been thoroughly trained in this useful industry.
They occupy a spacious one-:. lory stone building, ho x 100
feet in area, with a yard 100 x 160 feet in size. The work-
shops are fully supplied with modern toolsand machinery,
operated by a 10 horse power steam engine, and a full
staff of co.npetent workmen is employed. Messrs. K.
Donaldson cS: Sons turn out carefully light and heavy
forgings, builders', contractors' and r.ulw.iv supplies,
bridge and truss bolts, heavy cart and crank axles, butter
and cheese tryers, ice culling tools, tire escapes etc.
Only first-class iron and steel are utilized, and the work
produced is unsurpassed for finish, strenglli, reliability
and workmanship, while the prices quoted by the firm in
all cases are extremely just and moderate. I-.stimates are
promptly furnished, and all orders h.ivo the immediate
aitention of the lirm. .Messrs. Robert, Sr., and George
Donaldson were born in Glasgow, Scotland, while Messrs.
Robert, Jr., and Andrew Donal '..on are natives of Mont-
real. They are highly esteem .1 for their strict inlegritv,
and are very popular in . rade circles. Mr, Robert
Donaldson is an active member of the .St. Andrew's and
Caledonia Societies, while Mr. George Donaldson is a
prominent member of the I. O, O. 1".

THOS. F. C. FOISY.

THIS gonlloman established himself in business as a
piano dealer in i.s;^, starting in the manuf.ictur-
ing line about three years ago, and the suhsecjuent
splendid success of his venture has exceeded his most
sanguine e.vpeclations. This liappy result he owis,
however, solely to his own earnest and wcll-direcled
energy in carrying out faithfully the principle .self-im-
posed by him on the start, viz.: To turn out nothing
i.ut the best goods in point of workmanship and ma-
terial. The public was not slow to appreciate and re-

ward liis recognized reliability by its generous and un-
stinted patronage. His spacious and elegant bhow-
rooms are eligibly located at .No. 21. t I'apiiieau nve.
The main building is of brick, three stories in height,
40 X 100 feet in dimensions, fully eipiipped with all
modern ccnveniences and requisite machinery for the
rapid facilitation of work. I-.very department is
thorough in its appointments, specific sp.ace being set
aside for the pianu manufacturing rociiis, the finishing

employs only tt.\perienced builders 111 the turning out
of his celebrated pianos. Ills le.ider and justly noted
speci.dty is tluj upright f'oisy piano, all the mechanism
of which is imported from tue States ; these pianos
merely being put together here are virtually American
instruments, llesides this he m.mufactures pianos for
several other firms, turning out about fifty a month.
Mr. ''oisy h.as agents in all parts of the province, and
throu^ 'iieni has a great and steady demand for his

department, the planing mill, the sash and door fac-
tory, the packing rooms, etc. Mr. Foisy manufactures
thirteen dilfer .'lit designs of pianos, all cased in the
rarest and most beautiful worlds, all first cl.ass in
workmanship and material, and all characterized by
beauty and melo.lious tune, the prices moreover ranging
very low indeed, considering their superioiuv as Ai
insirunients. The inilefatigable proprietor gives his
personal attention to every detail of tha work, and

pianos, which daily grow in public favor. IK; is an able
and active young b.isiness m.an, thirty-two years of
age, a native of the Province of (Juebec. He has been
brought up to the piano business He is a member of
the ("hainber of Commerce, a Justice of the I'eace,
and si inds very high in the estimation of the soci.il
and business community. To such men .as he. possess
ing ability, energv and sterling integrity, success comes
as a matter of course. .

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MOX TKl-AL, TIIK MI'.TKOPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

SIMPSON, HALL, MILLER & CO.

Til II eiioinious incrcTsc tlu'l;i<;t lew years in the,' (Icm.iiul
fur line silver (ilaled ware has remlered its iiiaiui-
faelure a ]iriiiniiieiU imlnslry in tliis ciHintry, aiiil
Montreal heitiK tlie trade ii lUre of Canada, it is nidy
natural that lh(* largest and most iniportaiU conrtirns en-
jia'ji- 1 111 this iinpnrtant hranch of industrial activity
should t-e located in this city. Prominent ainoiiR such is

firm, was established som ; seventeen ycirs af;o, the
present inan.ifjer, Mr. A. J. Whimhev. havini^ hecui identi-
(ird with it for upwards of twelve years, ami having
assumed full charge of it some live years amj. This is the
larKist est,d)lisliment to-day in Canada exclusively de-
voted to the manufacture of fine electroplated ware, its
trade during the last few years having thrown to enormous
projiortions, covering every portion of the Dominion. The
premises occupied for inaiiufacturinK purposes consist of
a sutistanti.il live story and liasenient
IniildiUK, looxiio feet in dimensions.
( In the ^roiintl floor are the Inisiness
ollices and t.'n^ine-rooni. ')n thesecond
lloor are the sample, shipping, packiiij,'
and receiviiif; departments, third, the
sold(?rint,', liuliini; and InirnisliiiiK is
done, and in the fourth the pl,itiii.« and
en;4ravin^', \vhile the (ifth is used as a
stock-room. The process of ni.'innt.ic-
turinn silver-plated ware is a very in-
teresting one. At hrst the metal in
sheet form is ' spun' into the shape of
the article requiurd, and on the article
thus sh.iped , lie soldered the trimniiURs,
which then is sent to the int;raver for
oriMinentation, after which it is sent to
the plating-room and is plated and bur-
nished. If a ■■ bright cut " is reipiired
it goes b.ick to the hands of the en-
graver. .-\ll goods turneil out have
either a plain or a satin finish. The
lirm make a leading specialty of hne
table ware, having the sole right to
manuf,-ictiire the celebrated " Kogers"
knives, forks and spoons. They also
m.inufaclure tea sets, communion ser-
vice, ji-'wel caskets, candelabra, toilet
articles, cutlery, collar and cuff boxes,
picture frames, smokers' sets, mirrors,
shaving mugs, inkstands and a long list
of articles usually wrought in silver.
The manufacturing di'partments are
completely equipped with all the latest
improved and most expensive machin-
erv and .appliances known to the silver-
smiths' art, driven by a 25 II 1'. motor,
while upwards of s.'venly-live skilKil artisans are regu-
larly employed, under the supervision of expert and ex-
perienced foremen. So extensive and widely diHused has
the trade of the house become that the services of
five travelling salesmen are required to promptly
attend to its wants. 'I'he lirm placi'd in the World's
Ccliii.ibiaii I'.xposition tins year one of the finest
exhibits of silver ware ever displayed. Mr. A. J.

Whimbey. the manager, is a gentleman eminently fitted
to assume the guidance of the important commercial
operations of the house in Canada, lie possesses a wide
range of practical experience in this particular line of
business, coupled with gre.it executive ability, ani the
entrgy, push .ind enterprise displayed by him since he
assumed the management of the business have been the
means of rapidly developing and broadening the com-
pany's trade relations, until they now cover every portion
of the Uominion.

THE THOMPSON SHOE CO., LTD.

ONI. ofthc^ most representative of the establishments
devoti'd to the boot anil shoe industry in Montreal
is that of The 'Ihonipson Shoe Company, Limited.
The business was est.iblished in i8S^ by Mr. Kdwin
Tnompson and .Mr. I:. J. Savage, gentlemen of marked
executive ability and soundest juilgment, under the
well known title of Thompson & Co. They have been
conipi-lled to make repeated enlargements of their
facilities, and in i.-i.Sij renioveil their factory to its present
location. No. 7i.;J Craig street, thus continuing until
June iSth, iSoi, when the upper portion of the build-
ing was entirely ilestroyed by hre, since which time
tliey have completely remodeled their plant, with the
result that to day the fictory is a model one in every
respect, having all the modern iiniirovements, heated by
steam, having fist elevators and a complete outfit of
electric light generated from their own independ-
ent dynamo plant, being the only one in the city
having its own dyii,imo plant. The outfit includes the
latest improved machinery, etc, run by heavy steam
power, the engine being of uo II. 1'. The premises
are of brick, fnir stories and basement in height, and
extend entirely through the block to I'ortilicition lane,
covering an area of 40,000 square feet, the aver.age
force of wiirkineii being .150 inside and .about 150 out-
side. In September, i.^^of, the firm reorganized as a
joint stock company, under the .ippropriate title of
"The 'I'hoaipson Shoe <"omp,iiiy, l.imitid," with an
authorized 1 apital of Jioo,ooo, $50,000 being paid up.
The members of the old firm form the Hoard of
Directors of the new coinpmy as follows -Messrs.
Kdwin Thompson, fresident ; IC, J. Savage, Vice-
President ; (ieorge II, Thompson, Superintendent of
s.ales department ; Milton J. Savage, Cashier ; Alfred I'.
Weary, Secret.iry-Treasiirer : and C.eorge G. Kox,
Man.iger of the factory. Mr, Thompson was born in
Northampton, the gn^at shoe inanufacliiring centre of
l-aigland, and has been a permanent resident of Mont-
real for twenty-three years. He is alilerman for St.
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Coinmittee, a post of great responsibility. Aid. Thomp-
son li.is ever supportcl a policy ol conservatism ami
reform in civil affairs, and is faithful in his discharge
of duty. lie is also a memher d ihr I'oard of School
C'oimnissioners, .a member of St. fieorj^e Society, .a
Tast Master of the Masons and is an activi' member of
the Hoard of Trade. Mr. Thompson is considereil one
of the best judges of leather of any boot and shoe
manufacturer in the Dominion. Mr. Ic. J. Savage was
formerly of the firm of I'orter & SavnKi.', tanners, and
was the financial partner (jf the old firm. Mr. (leo. H.
Thompson, son of the President, was t'orn in London,
Kngland, and li.is been identiheil with the house since
its form.ition as a traveller, and lateras superinlentleiil
of the sales department. He h.is a very wide circle of
customers and friends, Mr. Milton J. Savage, the son
ot the \'ice. President, was born in Montreal, and is a
popnl.ir young business man, becoming connect.-'d with
the firm two years ago. Mr. We.iry has been with the
firm since Us inception and is a native of the Island
of Jersey, resident in Montreal eleven years, and is
specially ipialified to take charge of the office
duties. Mr. (ieo. G. l"ox isa nativeof Monfeal and has
been with the old linn for eight years, and is now
personally in charge of the manuficturing department.
This establishment has a capacity of fifteen hundred
pairs of shoes per d;iy, and ni;iiiuf,ictnres all grades
and styles f)r men, women, misses, youths and
children. Turned slippiTS aiul shoes .'or a s]iecialty, and
the ne.alest tlesigns in footwear are turned out here, and
the company has before it a career of great prosperity.

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IN few branches of tr:ide has the m.irch of progress
WTOught such a verit.ible revolutiiin as in the stove
and kindred lines of business. (Ine of the most pop-
ular establishments in this line is that of Messrs. luiard
& Macdonald, manufacturers of and dealers in stoves,
ranges, furnaces and general house furnishing hardware'
whose business premises are centrally located at No. 24.)
St. James street. This well known house was originally
established some fifteen years ago, and during the long
intervening period to the present, has enjoyed a continu-
ous career of prosperity to dale. The premises consist of
a one story and basement building, i J5 x 50 feet in dim-
ensions, supplemented by a spacious structure on Nai-
areth street, which has been relegated to storage pur-

poses. The stock carried comprehends an immense and
varied line of stoves, ranges, gener.il h.irdware, tin, gran-
ite, and agate ware, lamp goods, house furnishings, gas
and g.isolim; stoves, refrigerators, etc., while a speci.d fe.i-
ture is maile cf plumbing, tinsmithing anfl stove repair-
ing. Tlie firm carry on hand, togi^lher willi their attach-
ments, the following wi.ll known lirands : In Kanges in.iy
be mentioned, the Jewel, (iood News, Iligliliinil, Mcfiee,
Peerless, IJuchess, thirney. Universal, luiard, Mystic
Jewel, and Kitchen Witch. Jewel steel ranges, wilh
round, oval, or square lire pot and combination round pol;
John Hull steel range. In (."ook Stoves— ("lOod News,
C'llyndon, Home Jewel. Hall Stoves— World's Jewel,
with or without oven; Kadiant Home, Art Countess,
I. a ("irande, Hival Favorite. Large Heating Stoves — Kile
King, New Al.iska. Iron .-Vrgand. l'\irnaci'S--I)aisy,
Oxford, H.irris, Hulfilo. Gas Stoves — Reliable, Stewart,
Oxford and Imperial. As plumbers and steam-litiers,
too, Messrs. Euard & Macdonalil have the highest
of reputations, having satisfactorily completed con-
tracts in many of the leading public buildings
and residential mansions in Montreal, A full fnrce
of skilled artisans ari: kept 111 const.int employment
and as all work entrusted to this linn is carried
out under the immedi.ile supervision of one or other of
the indiviilu.d partners, a guarantee is thus afforded th.it
nothing sli.iU leave their est.iblishment, I'or shall any
outside \^ork be executed which does not rank superior in
every respect. That tlu.'ir goods and workman-.hip are
bevond all cavil may be learned from the statement that
on several occasions tht? tenders of this house* ha\e been
accepted for the furnishing of the entire corporation siiji-
plies, their figures hemt; lowe-st. Messrs. Euard & Mac-
donald are both natives of Montreal, gentlemen of push
and enterprise, and popular alike with their patrons and
trade competitors.

J. G. MACKENZIE & CO.

As in everything else, Montre il maintains her
supremacy in the Canadian dry goods trade, and her
cili/ens refer with pride to one of the oldest estab-
lished houses in the city, that of Messrs. J. G. M.ackenzie ,%
Co., as the exponent and representative of what the trade
has become under the stimulating effects of unlimited
resources, perfect importing f.icililies, and unr'nulting
energy and enterprise. That these cjualifications are
possessed by the present esteemed proprietors, Messrs,
Hector Mackenzie and James P. Cleghorn, is a f.ict
generally recognized throughout the community at large.

This time-honored house was founded by the late J. G.
Mackenzie 111 iS^jo, and on his decease, in iSSi, the
business was continued under the original name and
style by the remaining partners, Mr. Cleghorn having
been connected with tin; business since 1S53 and associ-
ated in the firm in iJ^Oj, and Mr. Hector Mackenzie
beg. in business with the lirni in 1S60 and was also made
a partner in iSt)5. Coiulucling the enterprise upon
the eipiitable and liberal policy adhered 10 by its
honored founder, they h.ive not been slow to adopt every
position of adwintage, so tli.it lilt; house might e\er be in
theforegrouml, as reganls ficilities, connections, the new-
est goods and the latest styles. The premises occupied
are admirably loeateil for trade purposes at Nos. j,Si and
jSj St. I'.uil street, and comprise a commodious four-
story and b.isenu.Mit building. Go x no feet in tlimeiisions,
eciuipped with elev.itors and all moileru improvements,
and in every respect admirably adapted for the advan-
tageous prosecution of the business. Kifty clerks and
assistants are provided with constant employment, and
the house is ably represented on the road by a corps of
fifteen ellicient Ciimmercial travellers, commanding a
trade with the leading jobbers and large retaili-rs from
one end of the Dominion to the other. This firm
is one of the most active and extensive importing one in
the city, being always ready to secure the most desirable
products of luiropean looms, consignments being con-
stantly received throngli their braiuh house in London,
Kngl.ind. The Ihiancird, coinmeni.d and social standing
of the co-partners needs no coinment on our part, the linn
name of J. G. Mackenzie &. Co being simply a synonym
for sterling int--g''ity and business stability. Mr. Hector
Mackenzie (the son'of the original foii'nder of the house)
w.is born at .Montre.il in iS|i, was educ.ited at the High
School, He is a director of the Merchanls' Hank of Can-
ada, the .Montreal Telegraph l.'o . the Dominion Telegraph
Co., the Richelieu and Ont.irio Navigation Co., President
of the Philharmonic Society, and prominent member of
the St. .Xndrew's Society and lio.ird of Trade. His part-
ner, .Mr. James P. Cleghorn, was likewise born in iheCan-
ailian Metropolis in iSjo, and was educated at the 1 lowden
and Taggart School with an es])ecial view to a commer-
cial career. He has for years been a member of the
Hoard of Trade, and has filled almost every oflicial posi-
tion in that body, holding the president's seat for the years
iS.so and iSqo. He is also president of thi> Intercolonial
Mining Co., a director of the Merchants' .Manufacturing
Co , the Sun Life Assurance Co., a life governor of the
Montri>al tjeneral Hospital and trustee of the Mount
Roy.il Cemetery. Messrs. Mackenzie and (Leghorn, we
miglit add in roneliision. simply combine their ripe ex
perience and exertive .ibiliiies to maiiitain the prestige
of a firm which has always commaDded inQu«nce, wide
popularity and solid worth.

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CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.

IT is a fact, that dcservi's !■> l>o luiully lu-raUlotl. that peo-
ple can Rtt insurance for its actual cost with that old-
establislu'd, reliable anihveallhy corporation, theCan-
ada I-ife .Assurance Co. of Hamilton, Ontario, whose
Montreal Hranch is located corner Uleiiry ami St. James
streets. The Canada Life .\ssurancc I'mnpany was in-
corporated in 1847. and its head oliices are siiualeil at
Hamilton, Ont. Its policies name a dulinite fixed
amount, coupled with added proiils and are incont<'Slil)le
after two ye.irs. Why then should any one spend his
money for an Assessment Certificate which promises
nothing and in a few years will probably be valueless?
The capital and funds of the company now amount to
over 813,000,000, and its annual inconie is upwanls of
82,230,000. Lverything that is possible to be ilone has
been accomplislnxl for the advantage and conservation
of the best interests of policy holders. The Canada
Life .\ssurance Company is conservative in its
management, ifconomical in its expenditures, treats
all claimants with liberality and equity, and furnishes
policies at the lowest possible rales, that are unexception-
able in their security. The business of the company
twenty years ago was only Si 1,000,000, ten years ago it
reached 930.000,000, and to day, it is over 8f>o,ooo.ooo. In
the wild rush for business at any cost the Canada Life
has never taken a ])art. Its management lias always
held the interests of policy holders superior to the glory
of dazzling figures ami mere si7e. It has alwavs refused
to pay more for business than that business was worth.
The result has been, that it has won the esteem and
syirpatliy of its policy holders and the public, and so the
company to-day holds a uui.pie place among Canadian
Life Insurance ('(jinpanies, 'i'lie company at Hamilton,
Ont., has the finest building of the kiiul in Canada, l>uilt
of red sand stone, which would do credit to anv city in
the world. In Toronto, the Canada Life liuihling ranks
first for elegance, stability and convenience, and is fitted
up in a superior and . ostly manner. The Montreal
Hranch is to have a similar building, and it will eiiual if
not eclipse the Toronto edifice. The company has
branches and agencies in all part:^ of Canada, and also
in some of the principal cities of the L'niteil States. Mr,
J. W, Marling, the Montreal manager, was Lorn in Kn({-
land, and forty years ago came to Montreal. He has
been thirty years with the Can.ida Life, ant] 15 widely
known for his exL'cutive ability. prudence and just mi'ihods.
Mr. Marling is an active member of the Hoard of Trade,
and is a recognized authority on all matters pertaining
to life insurance. The record of the Canaiia Life As
surance Company has been brilliant ami a creditable
one. It is a great National Institution, a financial bul-

wark to the widow and fatherless, and a none less desir-
able corporation in which to place intiney. as a splendid
fin:.uci,il im'estmeut. The following gentlemen are Ihe
executive olficers and honor. try directors of the
company in connection with the Montreal branch,
viz.: A. Ci. Kamsay, President; K, Hills, Secretary;
W. T, Kamsay, Superintendent. Honorary llirectors:
I". \V. Thomas, Ksi|., .\ndrew Allan, Ksc) , (ieo. Hague,
Esq., Chas. Lacaille, Ksq , of Montreal ; and J, is. Steven-
soD.Ksq., Hon. H. J. Joly de Lolhiniere, of ouebec.

JOHN OSBORN. SON & CO.

THIS house is a very old one, the founderof theenter-
prise, John Osborn, going to New York from 1 Iporto,
where he had a commercial house, and established
himself in Januarv. if^3f'. Some years later he took his
brother Kodert into partnership, untler the style of John
A- Kobrrt Osborn, the pl.ice of business being at in
Wall street. In 1.S54 John Osborn erected the building
which they now occupy, then in the centre of tin? dry-
gootls trade. A year or so later the trailc began moving
firtln.T up town. About iSsb the firm removed to 45
Heaver street, and a year later the firm was dissolved by
the death of Robert. John Osborn continued under his
own name. In .April, \i<Ctq, be associated with himself
his son. i'rancis Tares Osborn, and Timothy Stevens,
under the CO partnership name of John Osborn, Sou I'c
Co. The fum had business relations with foreign coun-
tries (particularly with (ireat Hritain, l-'rance, Spain and
rortugal). and continued until M.iy lO, 1S69, when it
was dissolveil by (he death of Ji)hu 0:iborn, Immediate-
ly a co-parlnershil) was formed by I'rancis Tares Os-
born, Timothy Stevens and Mary C. Osborn, to continue
the business under the same style. There was no change
in the " personnel " until May 1. i!<7.s, when the co-part-
nership was dissolveil. Then a limited partnership was
formed by I'rancis Tares Osborn as general, and .M.iry
C. Osborn as special ]iartner, to continue the business
under the name of John Osborn, Son & Co. In 1S76 a
branch house was opened in Montreal, to which Mr. F,
K. Hatteibnry was sent as agent, having been with the
house many years, the head office remaining in New
York. On January i, 1S.S4, a new limited partnership
was formed between Krancis Tares Osborn. Charles
SpeH«or Osborn. William Osborn, Kobert A. Osborn and
Mary C. Osborn, to continue four yeirs under the same
name, '1 his partnership was renewed in Janu.iry, iS.SS.
On Hecember jS, 1,^01. Mary t", * >-,born. the speci.d
jiartner and m(,tlier of the general partners, died at her
liome, ou tjlinlon aviMiue. Iiro(jklyn, where she had lived
f,>r forty-two years, and which was the birth-place of
William and Kobert A. Osborn. (Jn March 13, 1SO2,

the senior partner, Francis Pares Osborn, died ; the firm,
however, being a limited partnership, continued. In
May, i.SoJ, the firm established a Western Department,
with oliices at 5J.: and 5J3 Monadnotk lilock, Chicago.
On December 31. iS(j2. a new firm was formed, under a
giMieral p.irtnership. composed of the remaining partners,
Ch.irles Spencer Osborn, William Osborn and kobert A.
Osborn, under the same style of heretofore. On May i,
iSc)3, owing to increasing business in the W'estern
Department, and to offer better facilities to all friends
who visited the World's Columbian Kxposition, the
Western Department removed their offices to the Au-
ditorium Hole! liuihling, on Michig.in avenue, where
they h.ive large and sp.acions offices on the ground floor,
giving til' m belter accommodations todo their increasing
business, which is making Chicago the distributing point
of the West. Among the agencies which this firm his
control of iu its wine and spirit department is that of the
old and well-known brand of Tiper-Heidsieck Champagne.
Lor years they have imported only one grade of Cham-
pagne, namely Tiper lleidsieck, "Sec," but this year,
considering that American connoisseurs are demanding
also a Hrut wine, they have been induced to import a
a real Hrut, known under the name of Tiper-Heidsieck,
Hrut h'xtra, which is pronounced the highest grade of
real Hrut that is known on this market. Among the
other prominent agencies they have in Canada is that of
Messrs. Hass I'i Co., the world-renowned brewers of
Hurton-on-Trent. Messrs. His(]uit Dubouche & Co., the
second largest shippers of brandy in the world ; Messrs.
Croft & f;o., Oporto ; Sir Kobt. Hurnett & Co , distillers,
London. I'^ng. ; the celebrated "Clenrosa" Scotch whis-
key. Messrs. Kirker, Greiir & Co., Helfast ; Clasgow,
Messrs. C. Machen & Hudson's well-known "Heaver"
luand of (Uiinness Stoutand Hass's Ale, and many others.
During the many years which this firm has been in ex-
istence it has had liusiness relations with all parts of Ku-
rope, the South American Ki'publics, and the West
Indies, importing and exporting the products of these
countries, as well as doing a banking business ; and the
reputation and high standing of the house are well known
throughout the world.

THE DOMINION TRANSPORT CO.

01- the numc-ons accessory industries to trade and
commerce in all large communities, few have attained
such remarkable development as that which has for
its object the transfer of freight of all kinds within given
limits /Vmoiig the leading concerns in the Dominion
engaged iu this line of work ranks the L'ominion Trans-
port C'oninany, whose Montreal headquarters are located
at No. II Tliice Koyale. The originators of this now

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immense business enterprise were Messrs. \V. H Smith
and H.inicl Morris, wlui ccmjointly cnnaKed in the cirt.iKi'
and lie business in 1S7J. their elTorts meelinK witli .1
pronounced and \veU-deser\ed success. Mr. Smith lie-
vised the ide.'i of widepinji the scopi; of liis operations by
devolinK all hh lime to tlie transportation business, and
with this object in view a company was organized, and
in 1S83 a charter was secured from the nonunion dov-
ernment. the capitalization of the company lieiuj;
8500,000. The personnel of tlie active otlicers of the cor-
poratum is as follows; James .\. Cantlie, I'resident ;
Koberl Mackay, \'ice-l 'resident, (ieo K.Starke, Secretary
and Treasurer; and William H. Smith, Cieneral Man-
ager. The stables of the company are situate at
.Ann street and i i.ilhousie square 'I'hey constitute one
of the most peifcctly ecpiipped e'lablishnients of their
type in the country, some idea of their dimensions
beiuK deductible fro.n the st.itement that the company
own and find st.iU .accomminh'ition for no h ss th;in two
hundred anil twenty-live horses; a force of from one
hundred and si.ity to tuo hundred and hity men beinK
provided with constant employment, ■'■ccordiii),' to the
season of the ye.ir. .Ml kinds ol tr.insfer and teamin^i of
freight and merchandise are ellected, the company hold-
ing the contract, as general forwardi rs, carriers and
cartage agents, for tlie Canadian I'acihc Railway
Any and all orders receive prompt attention and
are executed satisl.ictorily and at moderate rates.
Branch ollices ol the company are located at Toronto,
London, t'lUelph, St. liyacinthe and Ottawa. I'resident
Jaini's .v. (".mtlie is today one of .Montreal's most prom-
inent .and popular business men, lie was born .iml edu-
cated 111 Hanllsliire, Scotland, .and was first employed in
the wholesale dry goods house of i'.Ltrick Collie, in
Aberdeen. In 1863 he migrated to Montreal and entered
the Canadian woollen concern of Messrs. Stephen & Co.
I'our years Liter he formed a co-jiartnery in tlie whole-
sale dry gooils line with Messrs. Ale.x- I'.waii and \Vm.
Stephen, trading under the firm style of .Messrs Cantlie,
liwan & Co. Messrs. ICwan and Stephen retiring in
181JO, business is now conducted as James A. Cantlie &
C"o. He is a director of the Cobcnrg Woollen Co. anil
Almonte Knitting '."o., and has enjoyed the distinction of
serving as first .iiid second vice-president of the Hoard
of Trade, Mr Cantlit; is, likewise, presiilent of the
Dominion Travellers' .\ssociatioii, a member of the Corn
Kxchange, one of the oldest members of St. Andrew's
Society, and an ilder of St I'.iul:* rresbvterian
church, Mr. r\obt. M,u:kay is vice-president. ( leorge
H. Starke, secretary and treasurer, is a member of
the Hoard of Trade, and Colonel of the Vic-
toria Rifles. (General Manager William H. Smith lia'i
been identified with the concern since the d,ite of its
inception, and prior to engaging in the ice and cartage

business here was connected with the Shedden Company,
of Toronto, cartage agents and forwarders for the Grand
Trunk Railway.

PHILIP JONES.

O.N'H of the most successful and reliable manufacturers
of line cigars in this section of Montreal is that of
Mr. I'. Jones, whose oltice and factory are situated
at No 8 St. Lawrence street. This prosperous business
was established in i.Syf) by .Mr. I'. Jones, whose trade
now extends chiefly throughout the city and province of
yuebec. I'ilteen skilled cigar-makers are employed, and
the principal brands manufactured are known as " I'leur
de l'"rance, ' 'Opera I'ufls," " La Vela, "and the celebrated
" La I'erfecia." These brands are always maintained
at the highest standard of excellence, and in line
cpiality and flavor In the " La Vela " and "lly
Lee" brands Mr Jones uses only the finest Havana
tobacco, and in his other cigars, Il.awana and seed leaf
mixed. We cannot too strongly recommend hoti'ls,
clubs, restaurants, and the trade generally, to sample
these splen<lid cig.'irs, which givt; such universiil satisfac-
tion, and will be found always to sell ipiickly, hold cus-
tomers and give a good prolit to the retailer, Orders
are fllleil promptly at the lowest possible prices, and a
heavy and choice slock is always on liaiul. Mr. Jones is
:in hnnor.ible :ind responsible i)iisiness man anil ex|>ert
cigar mamif.icuirer with whom it is ever a plc-asure and
proht to deal, and we predict for him a steadily increas-
ing patronage.

L. E. N. PRATTE.

ARia'KICSICNTAITVK and one of the mcst reliable
niiimifactiirers and importers of pianos and organs
111 the city of Montreal is Mr. I. IC. N, I'ralte,
whose salesrooms and f.ictory .ire situated at 1070 Notre
I), line street. Mr. I'ratte was born in the Kastern Town-
ships in 1.S33 ami was educated at Stanfold ''ollege, I'.'.j .
and afterwards linished Ins education .at Nicolet t'ollege.
Mr. I'ratte came to Montreal in 1874, and in 1.S7.S he
commenced on his own accinint. and is a popular meiuocr
of the Hoard of Trade, and one of th<> origin.il founders
of the t^hamber of t^oiniuerie. The premises occupied
embrace a spacious four-story and basement building,
30 X 100 fact in area, the basement being devoted
to storage, the flrst floor to oflices and show rooms,
the second to piano and organ show rooms, while the
third and fourth floors and basement are used for factory

purposes. The establishment is handsomely furnished
and supplied with all modern improvcMuents. The pianos
and organs liindled by Mr. I'ratte are patronized by
leading artists, and incbide the famous pianos o! Hazel-
ton Bros., Nmv York; Dominion, Herlin, Reimers. in all
styles and prices; and the I'ratte I'iano, which is now
taking the lead with artists ; while the organs are, the
Vocalion, Dominion, Berlin, and the Transposing Key-
board Organ ; also the .IColian I'arlor Organ, etc. The
well-known and world-wide reputation of these instru-
ments has deinonstrntr'.l be.von 1 ijuestion that they are

nowhere surpassed for tone, linish, beauty, workman-
ship and durability. .Mr. I'ratte buys all his pianos and
organs for cash, in large numbers, .and is consequently
enabled to offer them to the public at very reasonable
prices. These superior instruments .are sold either for
cash or on the installment pl,in. Orders are carefully
filled, .ind the trade of the house now extends throughout
the entire Dominion. Mr. I'ratte is highly esteemed by
the community for his sterling integrity, and no one who
consults his own interests should fail to call at his ware-
rooms before buying a piano or organ elsewhere,

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W. H. EATON & SON.

IN printiM),'. ^f' " pro^ircss has been micle in recent
years in the iierfectinfj of presses, in tlie introduciiun
of lianilsome founts of type for commercial and jofj
work, anil in making of <lei;aiit Iwrders. tnit work. etc.
All thes(t thin(,'s h.ave l>rousht onl anil developed tlie
taste and skill of printers, until the art now e.dls for the
most skilful workmen, possessing artistic ability of a hiKh
order, rroniintnt ainoaj; the principal printers in this

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section of Montreal is the Tirm of Messrs \V II. b.aton
iV Sou. whose workrooms are situ i led at o.,,('i;u.; sirivt.
Tliisbnsiness was founded in iSSjbvMr. W ll.Haton,
who lonilucieil it nil iS^o, when lieadmuteil his son,
Mr. Win. II. ICilon.Jr., into p.irlnership. JJothp.irtnersare
expert priul.Ts, the senior ineinber of the iirin having
h.iil an experience of forty years at the bnsiiiess.
is fully coiuers.mt with every detail anil with the
re.piireiueius of the most exactiUK ciislomi rs. The
premises occupied art coinnioiliousand are fully supplied
with modern machinery, inidudinK six superior job
prii-ises, ciitlini», niimbering, iierforatin;;, stitchiuK and
curving m.icliines, and u heavy supply of tlie latest stylus

of t>pe ; lO to :o skilled workint;n are employed, ;iiid the
machinery is drivtui bv electric ]iower, bein^ the lirst
in Monlre.ai to .iditjU this motive power, also lighted by
e'ectricity. Messrs. W II. liaton it Son make a specialty
of cumnierci.d, church and society printing, and their
f,irilities .are such th.it they can furnish anylhiuR in their
lines in the uio>t acceptable style at exlreniely low
prices. They solicit hrst class work .and guarantee en'ire
satisfaction to patrons. The Telephone call of the office
is J501J, anil orders transmitted by this means, by tele-
^r.iin or by m.iil. receive as prompt .attention as it de-
livered in person. Mr. W. 11, K.iton was born in ( lueen's
I'o,, New llrunswick, and served his apprenticeship in
St. John, .\ li. He has resided in Montreal nine years,
and was formerly superiiUemlenl of the mich-iuic.d
ill iiartment of the Montreal Herald. Mr. \V. 11. I^.itou.
Jr , is a native of St. John. N 1! , and is a member of the
S.K. of C, SO.K. 1.0 <;T. M)..\., (■ O.O.b, etc.
This business was first started corner < 'rain street •''"il
riace lie Ariiii-s, but in iSijo was remo\eLl to its jiresent
location .Messrs. W, II. liaton iV Sou are honoralile
and enerKCtic businessmen, who have secured an excel-
lent repulaiion la I'v' , ivna, unity for the artistic merits
cf their worli.

WM. EWING & CO.

Nl'2 of the most noted houses in its line in the Province
of (_)uebec is tli,it of Messrs. Win. ICwiUK I'v: Co., seed
mei"ch,iiils, whose oOices and 1 et.iil establishment, ,1
spacious five story anil basement buiidiu'.^, 1,0 x 1 50 feel in
area, are situated at i.)j McCiill street, ami at the corner
of St. Maurice and St. Henry is their wholesale depot, a
lart;e stone bi-.ililiiif" 111 which can be stored seventy -five
:arloads of .seeds. I.Mhis buildini; is the most complete
seed clear iiif,' machinery in the I'nivince and all the
hoisting an 1 other niachiucry is operated by a 10 H. 1',
motor. Tl,is business was established twenty-four years
ago by Mr, Win. I'.wing. who conducted it in coiupany
with his brother uHl-^.S;, when Messrs. |. II. D.ivison
and Wm. (Irah.im were ,idmitted inlo partnership, the
linn being known bv the title of " Wm, ICwing iV Co,"
They ile.il Largely in f.irm, garden and (lower seeds and
tlowering l-'ulbs, artilu ial manures, (ul ine.il and cotton
seed meal, etc., for cattle food, as well as garden and farm
implements, etc. Messrs. W. Ewing iSc ("o have had
nearly thirty vears' experience in tlie cultivation ot
vegetables and ll.iwers, and possess a thorough knowledge
of the varieties best suited to our soil and climate, and
their tr,ide nowextenils throughout all sections of ( )iil,irio.
(,)iiebec, .New Hrunswick, .Nova Scotia, I'rince ICdward
Island, and Newfoundland, The business is both wliole-
balii ami retail. Twelve clerk.i and assistants arc em-

ployed and they also have six travellin.;; s.alesnien on the
road. Messrs. Kwing I'i: ( Iraham were born and learned
the seed business ill Stirling, Scotland, while Mr. Davi-
son 1.1 a n.itivo of i.juebac. They are widely known for
their enterprise and business ability, and are extremely
popular in trade circles. Mr. Wm. ICwing is a director
and p.ist \ice-presiilent of the Montreal ICxhibition Co., a
member of the Hoard of Tr.ide, I'residenl of the Ucono-
mic Stock Keeding Association of Canada, and iJirector
of the llochel iga .\gricultnral Society. .Mr. Davison is
likewise a ineinlH'r of the Hoard of Trade. They issue
annually a superior illustrated catalogue, which is
forwarded promptly to ,11,^ ,1 Miess u;i >n ajiplication.

JAMES A. CANTLIE & CO.

IN reviewing the various branches of industrial and
commerci.d enterprise m the city of Montre.tl it is our
desire to menti.in in this volume only those houses
which are thoroughly representative in the p.irlicular line
of business in whn h they are engaged. In following out
this intention, we know of no house more \v,jrihy of
special mention th,in that of Messrs, Jas. A. Canllie iV:
Co.. general merchants and manufacturers' agents in
woo'lens and cottons, whose oll'ices and salesrooms are
situated at ^'}0 St, James street. This extensive busi-
ness w.is founded in luOi) by Messrs. (.'aiillie. Ewan &
Co., the copartners being Messrs. Jas. .\. Cantlie, ..Vlex-
ander l-lw,in and W'm. Steihen .Messrs. I'.wan and
.Stephen retired in iSjo, when Mr, C.oitlie became sole
proprietor, and he is now conducliiig the business under
the firm name of Jas. A. Canllie & Co. Mr. Cantlie
brings great practical experience to bear, and possesses
inlluenti.il connections in Canada and Ijigkiiid, enabling
him to offer substantial inducements and adv, images to
patioas. He occupies two sp.acions Moors and a fiase-
ment in the .\lbert liiiildings, e.acli being 100 x (O feet in
area, fullv su|iplieil with everv f,ii:ililv and convenience.
Mr. Canllie represents the following lirsl-ciass Canadian
houses, viz t Cobourg Woollen Co. (Ltd ), Slreeisville
Woollen Co. (I.td.l, K. (ieminell iV Son, Varmoulh
Woollen MillsCo , Yarmouth Hosiery Mfg. Co , Almoiile
Knitting Co. (Ltd.). anil twelve others. He also is sole
agent in Canad.i for Messrs. Ilargreave A Nusseys,
woollen manufacturers, Leeds, Kngkiiul, and Wm. Kos-
linglon, manufacturer of plain and fancy dress meltons,
Mount Mills, Leeds, luigland. These goods are un-
rivalled lor (piality and uniform excellence, and have no
superiors in America or ICurope, Mr. Canllie makes lib-
eral ad vancesonconsignm ■Ills, solicits correspondence and
supplies the wholesale trade only. Urders are tarefuUy

MMHHH

MONTRICAl,, TIIIO MRTROI'OI.IS OF CANADA, I LLl'S TKATI' D.

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filled at the lowest possible pricos, nml tin: tr.nlc nf ilii'
Ir-iuse now extends throiiRliout all serlinns o! the I )c>riiiii-
ion and Newfonndlariil Mr. (.'anthe was hum in

Scotland, in iSj'i, and was first I'nipUiVi'd as a
clerk with I'atrick Collie, of Aliurdeen dry (;ci(ii!s
merchant. In iS6j hecaineto Montreal and enlercd the
firm of Messrs. \Vm. Stephen & fo , woolU-n manufai tiir
crs. Mr. Cantlie is one of Montreal's inllncntial rind
pnlilic-splrited citizens, and is widely known for his
slerliiiK iiitej;rily lie is a direclor of the ("oliuurtj
Woollen Co , also of ilir Alnioiile KnitliiiK Company, and
one of the fonnders of the M(.Tchrints MTk'. Comp.inv
Mr. Cantlie served as tirst and second vici- presidents of
the conncil of the Hoard of Trade and is at present first
Mce president, lis is likewise president of the Pominioii
Transporl Coirpany, and one of the ol lest members
.if St. Andrew's Society. Mr. Cantlie is a prominent
ni'iiiber of the Corn f.xrhaiiKe. and an active niemlur
of St I'aiil's l'r<'sbvlerian church. The Toronto br.iiuh
is situated at JO Wellington street west.

S. R. PARSONS.

ONTC of the loadinjj furniluro csl.iblishinents if this
section of Montreal is that of Mr. S. K. rarsoiis,
located at iSijand 1S15 Notre ll.anie street. This
tlonrishint^ business was (si;d)lished in iSiis lis' Mr, I'.'ir-
sons, whose tr.ide now extends throuKhoiit the cit\'aiid
its vicinity. lie occu|iies a cjniinodions foiir-slory
bniUlini; 4OX.1S feet in area anil three stories in an
adjoining warehouse (o x 50 feet in size. The first I'o ir
of the warehouse is devoted to dining-room and inisce!-
l.'iueous furniture, the set ond todra\\in^,' and ch.imber
suites, the tliiril toch.imlur furniture, while the fourth is
utilized for worlcroouis, iiiihoi.-^terini;, etc. Mr. I'.irs.ms
keeps coust.mily on hand all kinds of upholstery fjoods,
beddinf!, bookcases, w.irdrobes, rockers, chairs, fincy
chairs, drawing room, p.irlor, chamber, Iii)rary and kitchen
furniture, etc. I^verylhin;; c.m lieliad hrrethat isneces.sary
(o furnish a hoiix: from c.'ll.tr to f.;,u ret and Ihepricesare
lower th.iu any in tin; city, when the ipiality of tin: Hoods is
laken into consider,itiun. Mr. 1 'arsons handles only
desirable and lirst cl.iss f;oods and also keeps on hand all
kinds of upholstery coverini;s, in onh-r lh.it customers
may have their furniture upholstered ::ccording to their
individual tasles. The slock 13 one of the l,iri;est and
finest in the city and estimates are promptly furnished
by Mr. I'arsons for the complete fnrnishini,' of ,-i house
or of separate rooms. Twenty nun are employed in this
establisliment, and the slock is v.ilued at $(0,ooo. Orders
aie immediately filled and entire satisfaction is guaran-
teed patrons. Mr. I'arsons was born in Boston, .\|a.ss.,

but has resiileil in Canad.i for the last fifly five jears.
He is a thoroiit,'hly practical and expert cabinet
maker and from l.'<55 |o iSb-, lived in Oshaw.i and I low
manville. 1 le is upright and just in his dealinns with
his numerous patrons and is veiy popular in the
community.

CHAS. D'AMOUR.

MERCHANTS BANK OF HALIFAX, N S.

TIIIC impori.ince of Monlreal as a Krcat financial centre
IS forcibly demonstr.ited by the record and solid
]irosperily of her leading banks. In this connection
special reference is made to lie Merchants Hank
ol ll.difax, N.S., whose Monlre.il branch is ci'Ulrally lo-
cated on Notre name slrei^t. This pro(;ressive b.ink w.is
duly iiinirporatid uinler the laws of Nova Scotia in i.so.)
with an authorized ca]iit,d of (;i,,soo,ooo, of which ? 1,1 00..

000 have been paid up ,and its reserve fund now amounts
to $510,000. 'i'he head office is at llalifix, NS. audit
has arencies in .all the princijial cities of Nova Scoti.i,
New Hrunswick, Prince l'.dw,ird Island, the Province of
^luebec, etc. It issiu's draftsavailable in all Ihi- principal
cities of Canaila, tin; P'nited Slates and (iri'at iirilain,
net,'Otiates and collects bills of exchange, discounts
approved commercial paper, makes collections on all
points and allemls promptly to all kinds of biiikinfj
business. '1 he Moiitre d branch, which is under the
vifjilant .and able manafjenient of Mr. P.. I.. Pe.ise, wac
opi'ued 111 1SS7. and its west end branch, corner .Notre

1 i,ime and Seigneurs streets, in iSS<i. The bank also li.as
a savings department and s.ife deposit vaults in connec-
tion wilh us business. Here are ii>o boxes which are
rented from Sio and upwards The Innkin)^ rooms are
filled up in an 1 I.diorale maimer wilh anti,pie oak finings,
tile door, marhlti w.iinscotinH. t-lc , and eleven clerks are
employed and five in the west end branch. The total
asse's ot the b.iiik January i.-t, iSo.i amounted '" •'?r,' ^o,-
17-1 S2, and its lolal deposits to¥|,Soo..sj() 73. Mr. IC. P.
Pease the Monlrtiil luana.^er, w.is horn ;it ('ole.iu I.:ind-
iiiR, P'>. He w.is apiiointed ln:'n^^^er in 1.SS7, ;iiul pre-
vious lolhat hadbeen enj;.ii;ed at the banks hraihpiarters
in Halifax, N S. Mr. Pease was also foriuerlv con-
nected with the Canadian Hank of Commerce, ami
h.is been cnKaged in the binkiiiR business for
the last twenty years. The folio .viuf,' ^entle-
iiieii, widely known in Can.idi.in fin.mci.d circles
fur tlieir executive .'diilily, are the tlirectors, viz : T. V,
Kenny, V.^<\ . M.P,, President ; Thos. Kitchie, Ivscp, Vice-
Presidimt ; .Mich.aid Dwver, Hsu . H. C, Hauld, llsi] ,
Wiley Smith, Ks,i , Hon: II. II. Fuller, M.I..C., D. H.
Duncan, Cashier.

Till'. Oomeslic Sewing Machine Company has ever
sustained a liinh reputalioii fir inaiuif.icturiuK the
best sewin,' machines in the world and li,is built up
a trade exteiiilinK load civilized countries. These cele-
brated sewing m.achines are for sale by Mr. (has.
|i'.\nioiir, who is soh; agent for Canada, and also for the
1 lie of Domestic paper patterns anil Domestic dross
firms. The Domesiic Sewing Machine is the perfection
of mechanism for sewing, hemmiug, trimming,
binding, cording, seaming, braiding, embroidering, etc..

and stand:s at the he.id of all others as the easiest to
operate, noiseless and light running, ,ind, nolwilhslanding
its wonihrfiil ipialilii's, the price is within the reach of
all. Mr. |)'.\minir's oliicc; and warcrooin are at Nos. i
and J I'l.iro d'Armes, where he also has ample facilities
for iinniifictnring Domestic paper patterns and dress
forms on a large scale. Ho carries a full stock of Domes-
tic sewing machines, also pans of all the various sewing
inachmes maniif iclured in Canada anil the P'liited States,
oils, needles, etc., p.iper p.itlcriis and chess forms. He
is agent fir the celebr.iled Cliadwick thread, manufac-
tured in this city, and keeps a fiiM. stork on hand. The
trade is bolli wholesale and retail in character and is
largo and widely ihltised thron,gliunt all the surrounding
sections. Mr. D".\mour is the only one in the cily ni.ik-
ing a specialty of dealing in sewing ni.ichine parts and
att.icliiuents. lie also pays particular .ittention to re-
pairing all inaki.'sof sewing machines, Horn in Chatean-
guay county, P. <_>., Mr. I>'.\inonr has resid,.d in .Mont-
real since 1.S78, and fir a period of fuirteen years has
been actively engaged in the sewing machine business.

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MONTUICAL. line M i: IU( )l'i )I.1S OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

THE CANADA PLATING CO.

ACONCKK'N stnnilini,' pre imininlly at llii- head in
their line in this city as r(•^'arlls experience, re
sources, r.icilities anil extent df IniMiiess is The
C.inaila i'latini,' (.'d., whose cillice ami faclnry are In-
cateil at 76) ami yi't^ CraiR stieet. This cnniern are
(Xiensivo niannfactiirers nf linest ipi.ilily plaid w.ire
ani are also the lar>;est K"l'l. silver, niikrl, brass ami
cnppiir platers in the city, the warernoms anil fac-
tory occupying a fine four-story .Tnil basement biiilil
ins, .|o X ^o fei'l in diinensions. 'I'lie basnnenl is
ilseil for storage, the first flat for olhce anil
saleronni'4 am! the upper flats for the nir,riiiricliir-
iiiKanil plaliiiK ileiiartinenis, the entire plant beini; fit-
teil aiul equippi'il will) all the latest impnueil machinery
anil appliances known to the business. The found. iii-.tn
of this enterprise dales back to iSS^, when Mr. (! .\,
dray comiiHMiced business opera lions in this city. In iS-jt
Mr Jos. N. li.ibson purchased ail interest and the enter-
prise has since been conducted by the abo\e n.'imed
f^entlemen with iiicrtsasetl facilities and bel!-r resources.
The company are l.irtje niannfactiirers of plated w.ue,
and bein^ llieonly hand finishers of plated ware in
Canaila lo day, are turning; out a superior t l.iss 1 f
goo. Is, vvh ch foripiality, durability, artistic finish and
design have no successful rivals in the ni.irket. They
also produce the heaviest pl.iteii fl.it ware Mich as
knives, forks, etc., which are ni.imifu tur.'d in CaiKul.i
These goods are guar.inleed to be as reprrsenlcd, the
vveif^ht of silver per dezen beiiii; slaniped jn every
article. This concern now carry the heaviest stock of
samples 111 novelties in plated, flat and liollow sih'er-
waie in the I'oniinion. 'J'liey employ only expert
artis.'ins and the finesl designers that money c.in pro-
cure, their desi|.;ns and p.itterns bein^^ <alwa\s new ,'ind
original, and a» to the ipiality, finish and arlislic work-
maiisliip of their hollow w.ire. they cl.iiiii. and rnjlill'ullv.
to have no equals in tliis countrv. So fully his this fu t
l)een jippreciateil liy tlie best class of trade tliron^limit
the Dominion that the coniiianys f.icililies ar.? now taxed
to their utmost to meet the e\rr increasing dfin.inil
made upon them and they will very shortly be compelled
cither to enlargi! their plant or to secure much larger
i)uarters than they occupy at present, 'i'hey now employ
a force of tueiuy-live skilled artisans and three travel
ling salesmen, but this force is entirely inadeipi.ite.
Special attention is given to re plating old work ; also
close plating in oeride silver and br.iss of carriage ..ml
harness trimmings, all work being absolutely guaranteed.
During the present year the company to better accmn-
date its patrons in the west opened a branch housa at
67 Vonge street, 'I'oronto. Mr. tleo A (Ir.iy, who is a
native of Sarnia, CJnt., came to Montreal eighteen years

ago. He is a gentleman |iossessinK .a wide ran^e of
pr.ii tied knowlidi^i- in this line ol business a-i will as
superior executive abiliiy lie is a prnmineiit mem-
ber ol 1-ederation l.odije .\.() 1).\V. and highly respect-
ed in business and social circles. His p.irtner, Mr.
Joseph N. liabson, was born in Kockjiort, Mass, and
came lo Nbniire.il ei^lit ve.irs ago, and in addilinn to
ilirrcling the liii.inci.il operations of the well known
lious>> of J, (' .Mil.aren A Co , is largely interested in
other important lominercial enterprises in this city.

G. W. CLARKE.

Ml iNTKI-'.M.'S most f.imoiH baz.iar, a veritable cm-
porinm of f.incy goods, novelties in the ornate and
useful : ,1 lhoiis,iiifl and one '-nrios, smivenirs and
useful articles, a dozen arcades in one. is the celebcited
" I'nivers.il." which h.is l.'een developed iiniler the' wiitch-
fnl eye, and by reasor. of the sound jndi;ineiit and pro
gressive methods of vr. Ci. W. Clarke, one of Monlrr.d's
most p'lpnlar .and respected merch nils. 'I'he business
was e^liblishi'd on St. James street in 1S71, and from the
slart, " Clarke's " w,is the only pi, ice in lown wher.' all
f nicy goods, curios, novelties, etc . could begot in inlinite
vaiiety at moder.ite prices. "The rnivers.d' occupies one
of tlie handsomest stores in Montreal or, in f.icl, Canaila.
The sp.ic ions premises ha\'e been f'ltl'.'d up in the inost elab-
orate manner. The frcnit is m.iL'nilicent, wiili very large
andclear lirilish plate glass win. lows, beliiml which is
displayed in the most altr.ictive manner samjiles of the
goods within, a verit.ibie index to the v.ist and varierl
contents of the store. The show cases contain in all
over 50U square feet of plalegl.iss : thecasinns are mount-
ed in a most artistic style, the walls and ceiling are
beautifully iladocd and fre coed : orn.ite pillars support
the celling, while a broad winding stairway leaiis to the
uppc!r flats. The stock could not be described in these
limns ; it mnsl lie seen to be appreciated. On the first
floor is by far the linest slock in tlii^ l>oiiiinion of fancy
goods, of all gr.ides and st\les, including the choicest
leather goods made, such as bags, toilet cases, p.'irses.
(locketbooks, cardcases, etc. .\i I metal novelties, china
liric-a brae in bewildering varii'ty, brassware, piano
banrpiet and table Lamps; Shellield cutlery, so far al 'i.'.
of ..\meric.in maki* ; \'ienn,i f.ins. opera glasses, sii.e."
belts, Montreal souvenir spoons, toilet articles in oxydized
silver, wood, etc., also jewelry in every line. There is
also a fine stock of choice l'"n<;lish and American
stationery, especially imported. ..\ large assortment is
kept of souvenirs of his own ideas, cups and saucers, paper-
weights, views of the city and also photos of all pointsof
interest. Large departments are devoted to dolls and

toys, as well as children's books. All tourists make it a
point to visit The I'niviTsal, wliilo Canadians are
re^;iil,ir p.itrons. This is the best place in the l>omiiiion
to buy a present for any puriiose, and also for the
selection of^ such necessities as cutlery, jewelry, lamps,
jiocketl ks, stationery, etc. Mr. Clarke h.as developed
his l.irgt: business upon the basis of merit, and liberal,
hoiioralile triMtnient, prices being so low as to exciie
serjirise. The evtent of the tr.iile. c.ish purchasing and
c.'isli sales, couj'b'd with the proprietor's abilities as a
buyer, .11 count for the wonderful bargains always offered
in 'file l'iii\ersal, and it st.inds uniiiiie .as the only estab-
lishment of its kind in the Dominion. To those visiting
Mcnitreal we can .s.iy. The I'uiversal will prove one of
the most interesting places to visit. Mr. Cl.irke is a
respected and progressive merchant, and has ever
rel.iined tli(} esteem ol ihc community at l.irge.

GEO. W. HEED.

AMnXCi the leading men of the roofing and asphalting
liusiness in the Dominion is Mr. deo. W. Weed of 7SJ
anil 7.Si Craig street. Mis experience of more th.in
.|0 years in this city has enabled him to discover many of
the weik points in the various kinds of roofing and the
best methods to remedy such defects. He however does
not claim to know it all, but is continually on the lookout
for points in which his wcirk in.iy lie improved. This
rule has led to the adoption of his presi'iit trade nt.ark,
"The Surviv.il of the l''ittest." {'mod work in which
ipi.dity is the first consideration, combined with as low
p-ic(*s as ;ir(; consistent with such wi^rk, have given tti the
I'Oi -e a ri.'pntation second to none Mr Keed is a native
of !';w Hampshire, but c.ime to Montreal just after the
ure.it fire of 1.S5.!, .and has ever since been .actively en-
! .iged in the roofing business, ^i.. Keed was the first
.0 introduce 'd.ite roofing into Montreal, and this is
still an iiiipiirtant br.inch of the business. As time
passed, howe\er. one new line after another w.is taken
lip, more and more room w.as reipiired, until at present
the lari^o four-story. and b.isenKuit building. ,|o xijo feet,
on Craig street is fully occupied, b.'sides three large
yards lor the slate, fell and .isphall departments. The
asphalt business, which is the latcstof the new lines to be
adopted, has in the few years devoted to it shown a

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remarkable Rrowtli. From small bcKinniriKS it
crcMsid until at tlit! present time it lie. ps from i
men constantly employeil, • ' ■ ■■

has in-
. ps Irom 1.5 to JO

/ i •- / In this line are waterproof

basements, driveways ami walks of every kii\(l wliicli for
iluralile and waterproof qualities are linapproaelied by
any other material I )nriiin th(> last few years a demand
has arisen for some cheap material to re()lace shingles,
and also to lake the place of the old ("anaila plate roofs
in our city, wheri'thecoal was is pl.ivin)- havoc with all
forms of painted iron roofs. This demand is now met by
what is called two ami three ( ly K^ady Koohn'^
paration of several layers of fell and ro '

a pre-
cement.

[<.ii..ii..ii iji :ie\ei.o ia',eis oi leu aim roonn^j cement,
makint; a slronK, durable material, easily put on by any
mechanic, even uilliout previous Ir.iimm; ,ird thus of
especi.il use in country districts or in sniiiH towns That it
meets n definite want i ; proven by its l.irye ami increasing
saleand it has evidently come to stay This roolinn in its
various formsishandle.l by Mr. Keed, ami ,iny onedcsiriiiK

inforiualion, has only lo \ft his w.ints in this direction bo
known. Many of ih,. better cl.iss of buildings are now
covered either \vh(.lly or in p.irt with copper. l"or
elcfiance and dnrabiliiy no m.iterial can rival it, ami the
rich bronze effect Kivea to it by time increases r.ither th.ui
destroys its be.iuty. .\n examination of the roofs of such
buildings as the Mcl)(
Library

sidence of Dum.m Mclulyre, l-^s.i , will com ince any
prepared to meet any demands in

4sas the McHonald HuildiUfjs and the Kedpalh
' at McGid (",.||e^;e, as well as the beautiful re-
of Dum.in Mclulyre. 1-s.i , will com iuce any
one iii.it Mr. Keid is prepared to meet any demands in
the line of artistic met.il work. Metal work to any design,
in cornices, skyliKhis, etc., (,'iiaraiitecd true to draw-
ings, is one of the specialties of the house, and no
detail is too intricate fo

One of

a just

I'eineut KooliiiK. This rooliug

Its
Mr.

e\e( ntioii.
Keed takes

the specialties in w
pride is Keed's Kosin . ^.

was introduced in Montreal muru than thirty years a(;o
and met with Rreat favor until the civil war in the
"Stales "put Kosin enlirely out of the market. Some
years a^o Mr. Ix'eed resumeil its manufacture and has
steaiiily increased his oiilpiil in this line from year to
year, lie holds many testimonials of its lasting qiialilies,
and linds that frcjin twenty lo thirty years may bo ex-
pecti'fl from such a roof. This, however, only applies to
the nenciue arlrle and not to the niaiiv imitations m.ade
from iniMures of CC..1 t.ir piicli and s.dd lo bo "jnst as
good as the real." .No coal tar pilch wh.itever is used by
Mr. Keed in his Kosin Cement, which is carefully manu-
factured under comiietent siipervisuui in his own yard.
There is no question but that a (.'enuiue Kosin Cement
Kooi is the best roof for the price to be ha<l by any one.
Amimn the various uses to which .asphalt call bo put is
that of a plastic ro:)fcoatiUK a form that has been p.iteiit-
ed by Mr. Keed. This, altlioiiRh a new line, is lueetint,'
with a larRO saleand has besides durability two especially
favorable (lualities, light weight and requiring no gravel,

the use of which is a great drawback in many cases Our
space does not permit us to go further into the details of
the business of Mr. Keed. llis experieni e is most freely
used for the benelii of his customers and ail inquiry,
either by letter or in persan, will meet with a most
courteous reply We c, in only add lli.it for any kincl of
metal work, roofing, asph.dling, ri'frigeralors, etc , no one
can do better than lo go lo this reliable house.

THE ALICIA CIGAR COMPANY.

Til 1'^ .Mii-i.i Cig ir ('ompany, whose oiiice and f.iclory
are siluateil .It tij,S( St- Lawrence street. Montri'al,
was organized in i^S7,and from its superiority of pro-
duct is worthy of the palron.i;,'e ol all who appreciate an
honest effort to produce the finest grade of hand-made
cigars now in the Canadi.in market. Mr. A. DeLael,
who is one of the proprietors, was formerly senior p.irt-
ner in Iho linn of I >(Laet & Co , importers of Helgi.in
goods, Montreal, All leaf tobacco used in the maniif.ac-
lure of these high class cigars is imported direct from
Cuba, andevery elforl is made to kee]! tliesecigars up lo
the highest stamlard of escelliMice. The principal brands
niauuf.actiired are known as "Alicia Houquel," "Alicia
Kegalia de la Keiiia,' "Alicia Ueg.dia Hscpiisilos,"
" Alicia I'l.-'nlalion I'erfectos. ' and " National Alicia,"
'Ihese ciuars are unrivalled for deliciicy of fiavor, true
fragrance, perfect workmanship and select leaf, .iiid are
in increasing demand ill all sei lions of the |)omiuion.
We cannot loo strongly recommend hotels, restaurants
and the trade generally' to sample these; splendid cigars,
which gi\o such universal satisf.iction. and will be found
to sell quickly, hold cuslomers and give a good profit to
the retailer. The premises occupied comprise two
sp:u-ious doors, loo x .|o feel in size, which aroused for
olfices .in 1 factory. Here ,i lar«e stock is always on li.ind
and orders are 'promptly fiiled at the lowest possible
prices. Mr. D.-Laet is highly esteemed lor his integrity
and is very popular in trade circles.

J, E. TOWNSHEND.

ONT, ofthe prime necessities in eyery household is a
good bed, soft, yielding and cleanly, yet durable and
economical. The days of iho ohl bod-cord and straw
mattress are now happily things of the past. A new era

is upon us, and foremost in affording the poor man ,is
well as the rich the comfort and refreshing solace of a
perfect bed is Mr. |. L Townshend, whose olVices, sales-
rooms, etc , are located in .Monlre.il at No. i l.illle
St Antoine street Mr. Townshend first commeiici'd
biisini'ss in London, ICngl.ind, in rS.iy, and in i-^yo c.ime
lo Canada and started al I'oinle St Ch.irles. ,i suburb of
Montreal. In 1^75 he removerl to 3 j| Si. James street,

and eventually
St. ,*ntoine sir'
story brick build:
bein..^ utili/ed for
anil thiril lloors
Townshend manuf,i>
m.itlre?»es, down pi;
manufiictiirer of the

IS. 10. to his present premises, i Little

'' re he occujiies a sp.icious three-

.IX i.=)t> feet in area, the first floor

■lis and offices, while the second

■ led lo factory purposes Mr.

largely, spring beils, curled hair

and is inventor, paientee and

, winder lied, arranged so that

the wire can bo tightened when required. He is, like-
wise, manul.ictiirer and patem<o of the l>uguay,or Im-
provi^d-winder Steel Spring Hed.etc .which is unrivalled
for durability, comfort and reliability. Mr. Townshend
has taken out twenty three dillerenl p.itenls.oneof which
w.is .a p.ilcnt bootjack, which not only t.ikes olf
boots, Init they can bo put on by it. Mr Town-
shend has lately died, and the business is the
property of his widow, who is coudiicting it nndijr
the old naiueof J. I'.. Townshend, Mr, Jami's Partington,
the man. iger, was born in I'.nj;laml, and his been thor-
oughly trained in Ihis useful business. He is a young
man of great energy, ami is a popular member of the
I'oresters. This is ilio oulv establishment of the kind in
Montreal, and herd also are manufiictiired the Jubilee
(rane. HomiiiioM and l.alh Beds, and the business is
both wholesale and retail, extending ihrouKhout all sec-
lions of Canaila, The; trade will find it advantageous to
handle Mr. Townsehiid's goods. He sells at such low
rates as enables the poor man now to have as good a bed
as his rich neighbor, and furniture houses keeping these
goods in stock will find it will aid them in retaining trade
in other lines.

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WM. RUTHERFORD & SONS.

THE rciiitents of tliis work bcin;; dislKiiL'd to convoy to
the reader some idua of the business c.iiiahilities,
industrial resources ami commercial relations of
Montreal, it is our aiiu to present to tlie imbllc only such
establishments as may be justly regarded as active and
intbtenlial elements in advanciuf; the jjeneral prosperity
of the city. It is accordiunly our privilege and pleasure
to refer lo a house wliii-h in strength and enterprise is
fully deservin^j of the warmest encoiniutus. This is the
house couviucted bv Messrs W'm, Kutherforil il' Sous,
ir.anufacturers of sashes, blinds, stair-work, and general

ipilbworl; and haidwood tinisli of every (le.icriptioii,
occupyiiu! the site, No. .s, to o,i .\lvvali r avenue This
tloiirishiiii; concern was originally st.iblished by the
present held of the t'lrin, Mr. Willi. lui Iviilherford, some
forty years at;o. His operations were primarily of a
comparatively modest character ; yea'r after year, how-
ever, widenii.^ the scope of his endeavors till to dav the
house r,iul\s as one of the leading industrial esiahhsh-
luents of its t\ pe in the province of (.Hiebi-c. Mr. Kuth-
« rford's (trst vflorts were restricted to the business of
contractor and lumber merchant ; in iSSo the ir.idmn
title beconiiuK William Kutherforil tS: Co, and in 1S.S7,
beini^ joined b\ his sons, Mi:ssrs riioinas ) , Willi. 1111
Kulherlord, Jr , and .\iidrew Kulherford, tiie presi'iit

firm style was assumed. The spacious pn-mises i>ccupied
(.vhich, by the w.iy, are about to be enlar,i;ed in the
sprlni; of if-o), in order to meet the diMuands of an in-
creasing tr;tde connection) cover a Rronnd are.i o{ 35^ x
1^0 feet, with lumber yards en the canal banV, having;
dimeinions of Soo x ijo feet. The workini^ plant con-
sists of mills, dryinij kilns and storage sheds. The mills
for sawiiit;. planing and gener.il wood working are
abundantly sup|ilied with the newest and best m.ichinery
in use, operate 1 by a steam engine tif one hundred horse-
power. The kilns have a holding capacity for do, 000 feet
of lumber, and a forci" of from ninety to one hundred
skilled workmen is employed in the • arious depirlments
01 the business. The r.inge of man
~" uf.iclnr'! embraci'S ,in extended line

of wootl work, including, as it does,
sashes, doors and blinds, slair-work
and turning, prepare 1 luuiber of
all descriptions, jiacking cases and
boxes, besides many speci,ilties in
hardwood linish and interior work
peculiar to this liou.se. These are
produced in great quantity and
variety The best selected materials
are utilized in all cases, and only
reli.dile, lirst-class goods are turned
out. Every convenience is at hand
f. ir ]ir.Hiiplly t'.lliug orders, special
iridii.-emeuls being given in terms
and price.i. while all tr.ius.aclions are
c lUilucteil up, 111 the most liher.il
b.isi-,. .and dealings with the house
are sure to result pleas.intly and
prolitably. .Mr. Kulherford. Sr. was
born in I\o\burghsliire, Scotl.ind,
settling in t'.inad. I in early life. He
is president of the North .\iiierican
_ Caledonian Association, a member of

"-■■ "" the St. .Xiidrew's So< icty, .also a

member and ex president of the
Mechanics' Inslilute of .Montreal. He is ably assisted
by his sons. Mes;,rs. T. J . Willi.im, Jr., and Andrew
Kiitherford .Noted for ils enterprise, probity and
bi, ■ ss integrity, the firm of Messrs William K'uther-
fo. Sous possesses most deservedly the conliilence

of .V ntreal's leading financial and commercial circles
in the lughest degree.

WM. G. PROCTOR.

TlII'.Klv is no more important br.inch of commercial
ai tivity Ihantliosi' merchants de.diiig in food supplies.
In this connection wii would c.dl the .ittention of
our many readers to the well known and de'.ervedly

reiiresentative retail grocery hou.s owned and con-
ducted by .\Ir. William ("i. Troctrir, whoso popular
establishment is located at No. 2.n ^l- Antoine street.
The business was established by this gentleman in 1892.
and tlui.s far has achieved a marked success. Possessed
of ample capital, enjoying the best and most extended
tiade connections, endorsed with that enterprise and
energy that knows no such word as" fail," we predict
for Sir. I'roctor and his establishment a le.iding position
among the best representatives of the retail grocery
trade. The premises occupied comprise a fine com-
modious store, 25x80 feet in t'.imeusious, handsomely
(inish -d and lilted 1111, ailir.iably arr.anged for the
advantageous ilisplay of its fine stock, and amply pro-
\ideti with all modern aiils for the expeditious ilispatch
of its large bnsiiu'ss. The stock carrietl is large and
varied and will asjgregate $0,000 in value ; it .nibracesa
full line of for, i_;n aU'l domestic groceries. Helic.ate
and r.ire teas and coffees frcun the Drient. spices from
India. French, Ijigbsh and Clerman condiments and
relishes, preserveil fruits, jellies, potted and canned
soups and meats, farin.aceous goods in great variety, as
well as all the* leading st.iple groceries kiKuMi to the trade,
may liere be found of the \ery best quality and at
the lowt;st p: '''es. C'ombined with the groceries he
carries ,a fu, line of the choicest wines aiul liquors
No finer or ,iitt r assortment cm be found ie .Montreal,
and the jirices at which he offi'rs would be difficult to
find elsi'where. The trade is large, steady ami daily
incriMsing in volume and extent, for all operations are
coiu'.iictecl upon those principles of sieiling integrity and
fair dealing wliarii .iretlu} unf.iiling sources of p.rosperity
and success. Mr. I'roctor is a native of Hamilton,
Ont., but has resiiled here upwards of nine years ; lie
is thoroughly convers.mt with all the details of the
grocery .and liquor traile. He bears a high reputation
in mercantile and social circles, and enjoys the un-
qualified respect and esteem of the entire community

THE LANG M AN UFACTURINC
COMPANY.

TIIIC I.. ing Manufacturing Company has within a few
ye.irs wtui the lenling representative position in the
I)oniiiiioii.in ilie m.iuufacture of biscuits anil con-
fectioner)-. Tliecompanv was dii \- oig.inized and in-
corporated in l^sll, Mr, II H. I. ,ing becoming president,
and Mr, A. I.aug becjiuing the secretary. I'pon his
ileccase in i.So.;. Mr. James I.aug, his brother, succeeded
him. A visit to their immense f.iclory and salesrooms,
St Moniqiie strii't. will deiiiousir.ile that here is the
model concern of the kind in C.iuada. The company lias

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strc'tit, is occupied. It is four stories in lieiKlit, 60 x 200
feet ii) ilimeiisions. and is lilted up with tlie very l.itest
maclilnery (jht.i'iialile, some ol which e>;cels anythiiiK of
tlie k'.iui elsewhere in the city or t'aii.icia. The company
manufactures every conceivable lliiiig in the biscuit and
confectionery line, their c il.ilof^ue inchidint; hundreds
of novelties, besides .all thi staples, 'i'here are over ido
different styles of biscui's niaiuifacturcd here, and in
confectionery the lists a. e bewilderiiij,-. Here are all
styles of chocol.ile and (.llier cre.ini f;oi)ds ; t'ar.imels,
boiletl goods, I iblets, sticks, mim gotids, jujubes, licorice
Roods, lo/ennes of all ki'ids, iiicluiliiiH fancy mottoes.
Here are all the popular mixtures, inchidiiij,' rock candy,
etc., and .1 list of all the favorite chcwint,' (^unis, includ-
ing Lang's 5c. citronnella bar in assorted llavors; [.aiig's
" lloneysiickl'.:" gum, and I. oigs Tropical iruitgum. In
(,'rossgoods, the house has an astonishing variety of a
ipiality and at prices which cannot be duplicated else-
where. Mr. II. II. I.ang was born in Cornwall, laig
land, coming to Cau.ula in iSf)7, and was for thirteen
years with (iibbs I'd Urother, of UshawM, Out. lie subse-
quently removed to Montre.d. Trior to le.iving < )sli,ivva,
Mr. I.ang was for two or three years a member of its
council, and was cho.sen ch.iirman of the Tmance Com-
mitlee, due to his splendid business and ex(!ciitivi:
capacity. He is a member of the Hoard of Trade, as
also a member of the .\ncienl OrdiT of Workmen,
and I ().(). 1', and is a practical business man, and one
who h.is won and permanently nU.ims the conlidince
and estee;;' if the entire commercial world Mr. J.imes
I.ang was also born in Cornwall, Kng., and came out here
in iSi'kj, and no one more ti.an he has proved belter ipiali-
fied to successfully handle a business of this magnitude.

MEAKINS & CO.

AMON'r; the many nianuf.icturiiig interests in Tan.lda
which h.ive lu'eii built up by the energy and enter-
prise of those engaged in them, th.il ol the lu.inu-
faclure of brushes has developed to an extent scarcely
realized by a disinteresti'd public. There are to d.iy
several hrms in existence in the I loiiiiiiion who have a
manufacturing plant and stall of worknu'ii for turning
out brushes of all descriptions which .ire nnsurp.issed in
any country in the world. These linns dr.iw their sup-
plies of raw material from nearly every ipiarter of the
globe.' The supply of brislh's is dr.iwii cliielly from
Russia, which country turns out the strongest and
heavieBt grades, while flerinany and l-rauce turn out the

finer grades, while Indi.i and China also send out limited
quantities. The various vegetable fibers used in the
manufacture of household brushes are drawn chielly
from South America -Urazil being a large exporter of
this cla^s of goods. Among the foremost liouses in t.'.in-
ada in this line, wt: would call atti'iunm to the firm of
Me.ikiiis' Sons it ( 'ompany, who h.ive bet.'U eug.iged in
tht) manuf.icturiug of brushes for thirty-four yt.'.iis. This
linn first started ill tins line in the city of ll.imilton in
i.^0(\ under the firm n.ime of Meakins A: Sous, and tlu'\
have made such progress th.it tod.iy they have one ol the
largest ;ind best eiitiippcil factorii's on this continent. In
the \e.ir 1.^77 this firm purch.ised the brush business ot
the late Joseph Kirkup, of Monlre.il, on ? of the oldest
firms in their line in (.."anada, and recogiil?.ing the im-
portance of Montreal as a distributing point for their
goods, they obtained premises there and e tablished
themselves under the name of Me.akins \. t'o , This
branch of the business has alw.iys been under the di.irge
ot Mr. Cli.is. \V. Me.ikins, the junior member of the t.iiu,
who IS well known to the trade of McmtriMl and the Mast.
I le is a member ot the Hoard of Trade, an aclivi! ollicer
in the militia, and a member of several of the clubs and
athletic institutions of the city. The Hamilton business
.and i.irtmy iire under the superintendence of the senior
partner, Mr. <". \Vm, Meakins, who is one ol the b<'st-
posted tnen in this line on this continent. He is a mem
iiorofthe Ho.ird of Trade, and tak<« an .active interest
in civic affairs. The firm manuficture all kinds of
brushes, but their chief specialties ,ire p.ainters' goods ol
all kinds, of which they carry a large stock.

ALFRED C. WILSHIRE.

TIIIC demand in .1 large city for artistic taste and
culture is in no business more app innt th.iii in that
of the llorist. The store of Wilshiro l'iros.,at os)
Sherbrooke, corner Mance street, is one of the most
sl.able houses in Mon'real, having been in successful
operation a pi-riod of six years, ,ind is worthy of more
than a passing notice in this historical revit'w. In Feb-
ruary, \H<)\, Mr. Alfred I'. Wilshiro assumed the solo
proprietorship. The store is elegantly fitted up; a
splendid stock of decorative plants is carried, and a full
supply ol cut llowers is always on hand. Designs are
nude for weddings, fune;rals. balls, parties, etc., and
halls, churches and dining rooms are decorated for
special occasions Willi r,ire and beiutifnl plant 1 Dried
fiowers and imnhirtelles are made np in dillereiU d(^
signs, the prices alw.iys being governed by modiT.i-
tion, and persons may rely at all limes upon gelling

tho full value in their purchases. Two assistants are
employtMl. and orders are promptly atteiuied to, the
Telephone call bc'ing v"' Mr. Wilshire is a native
of Huckinghamshire, I'aigland. He has been a resident
of Montreal eleven ye, us, and w.is formerly employed
as gardener for Mr. Luun, on Hutchinson street, and

IS tre.isiirer of the (i.irdeners' and ITorisls' flub This
i!st.iblishineiil bitls fiir to outrival its competilors, both
in fveshnesof iln^ gooils kept ,ind llie laste with which
llu'y , ire selected and designed, and in view of the fore-
going f.icts we t.ike pleasure in recoinmending our readers
to give a call to the est,iMishmint of Wilshire Uros.,
feeling satisfied they will be rep.iid for their trouble.'

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INTERCOLONIAL COAL MINING
COMPANY, Ltd.

ONE nf the prim-ip.il ro.il mining" interests of Pictoii
Coiintv, Nova Scolia. is that conducted on an exten-
sive scale: by the "Intercolonial Coal Mining Com-
pany, (Ltd.)," of this city, and whose operations have de-
veloped to proportions of consider.able nia)»nitnde, as the
" Pnimniond Colliery" is producing one of the finest soft
coals mined in Canada, which is in growiiiK demand here
and throuKhoiit eastern Canada. The conijiany was or^.m-
ized in iS66, under tile laws of .Nova Scoti.i, witli a large
capital, which was almost entirely subscribed by Mon-
treal capitalists, always foremost in advancinj; sound.
practical enterprises. The comi.any has recently had a
deserved success, and its coal is in growinj,' demand
wherever introduced. The Drummnnd Colliery contains
one of the richest known veins of bilnininons coal, which
is an economical and reli.ible fuel, burning with a
steady clear llame, leaving little objectionable resirlue,
and creating the most intense heat during the process of
combustion, being in every respect suitable for household
purposes, steam users, and r.iilroads. The company's
capital, including its bord issue, is f 1,000,000, and it has
extended its works and plant in a systematic manr-nr, in-
troducing all the latest improvi'd machinery and ap-
pliances, and owning and operating a railroad that is 7
miles in length, extending from the mines to Victou
Harbor for water shipnuMit and connecting with the In-
tercolonial Kailroad, of Westville, N. S , thus securing
rail transportation to all p.iints. The; company now em-
ploys 550 men and boys at the mines, and in iSij.; mined
and handled some n/b.ooo tons, shipping by rail and water
some of its largest customers being the Intercoloni.d and
other leading railroads, steamships, etc. Much of the com -
pans 's success is due to the energy and ability of its execu-
tive management. Mr. Cleghorn. the president, hasnian-
ifestedthe sonnilest judgment in tlu- company's guidance,
and isrecogniz'. dasone of theal.lest liusinessmen in Nbml
real. Horn in this city, he received his education at the
Howden Schools, and commenced life .|0 ye.irs ago, as a
clerk in the drv goods business, I'or jtiye,nrs he has bet.'n
a member of the widely knnin wholesale dry goodshouse
of Messrs. ). (', McKen/ie & Co., and in that, ;.s in all
otlier enterprises with which he has been connected,
achieved a substantial success. He is an active member
of the Hoard of Trade, and lias been one of its Council
or Kxecutive head for a period of 10 years. Hi" is also a
director oi the Sun Life .Vssurnnce Coiiip,-uiy, of Mon-
treal: a direi lor of the .^tanllfa< turi'rs' Insurance: Com-
pany, and .T Life Oovernor of Montreal Cieneral Hospital,
in every position faithlully discharging the trust imposeil
upon him. Mr. Henry \. Huddeii, the vice president and

managing director, is a native of Montreal, and has had a
lengthy business career. He is a memlier both of the
v^orn ICxehange and Hoard of Trade, and has been closely
idenlilied with the company since 1S71. Mr. \\'illi;im J
Nelson, the secretary-treasurer, is likewise a native of
Montreal, aid has been identified with the company
since 1S70, .■\s one o( the leading Coal Mining Companies
of Canada, the " Intercoloni.il "' is worthy of special
mention, and is a creditable illustration of an able,
judicious and enterprising man.agement, which ni.inv
other corporations could well afford to copy.

D. McCALL &, CO.

IN every branch of commercial activity in .1 large com-
munity, then; is almost invariably one house that is
justly and popularly spoken of as the representative of
its class. In the Metro|)olitan city of .Montreal in the
line of the linest imported millinery, mantles and fancy
dry goods, the position of suprem.iey is held by the firm
of .Messrs. I). Mct'all and Co., whose exteiisi\e and
.'ittractive e-^tablishment is located at 1S31 Notre
I'ame Street. This prosperous enterprise w.as
originally established in Toronto some eighteen je.irs
ago, the branch establishment now under consideration
having been opened in Montreal in iSSCi. The premises
( ccupied comprise two capacious floors 30 x 100 feet in
dimensions, giving amjile ,iccommodation for the mani
puUtion ami display of the exceptionally line lines of
goods carried and the general advantageous prosecution
of the im'nense business annually trans.acted. The
Toronto eslabli.shment is .idmittedly one of the tinest di y
goods emporiums in the 1) iminion of Canad.i, no less than
ten thousand dollars lia\'ing been expended on its interior
liltings during the p.ist ye.'ir, the stock of thi' two store-,
aggregating a cash vjiliie of about :J-!.oi>o.on').
All the linest millinery goods are imported direct from
the most celebrated I 'aris and London houses, and the
m.intles, and general fancy dry goods ha\'e be--n selected
with a taste which at once bespeaks the patronage of the
leiniiiine rank and fashion of the ('.inadiaii Metropolis.
The stock embraces an extensive and choice assorlmiMit
of hosierv, gloves, laces, ribbons, dossers, fe,-itlu;rs, cloaks,
jerseys, jackets, underwear and kindred l.idies' ontfittings.
which for ipiality. elegance ;ind freshness will comp.ire
favorably with tli.it exhibited in the show rooms of .any
similar concern 111 the country. The individual members
of the linn, Messrs I". McCall and W, HlacUIey, have
brought into every day iirielice ,1 thoroughly eOicient
svslem of organization conducing grcitly to the effective
cariNMig on of so immensi; a business. The actue-
management of the alfiirs of the Mimtreal branch are
rested m the able liandsofMr. W. J. D'.NLalley, who was

formerly travelling salesman for the well known lioase of
Messrs. McLean & Co. Mr, O'Malley is jiossessed of
superior taste and judgment, of long experience and wide
acquaintance with every detail of the business with wdiich
he IS connected : and as a con.se.iuence of his thorough
knowledge, the great f.icilities afforded him by his princi-
pals for carrying on the business in all its departments,
the satislactory manner in which all work committed to
him is done, and the promptness with which all orders
are tilled, he has pl.iced the establishment in the front
rank of this department of commerce in the ' Metropolis
of the Canada-:." I'he l;,nrs commercial relations are
widespread, its facilities unsurpassed,
best possible, while its wise .ind cons, :
have made it noteworthy among tie
of its type now in active operation tin
and breadth of the Dominion.

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TEES, BONHAM & CO.

T HI", great centre of the Can.nlian trade in teas and
coffees, is adinitted'y the city of .Montreal, and the
high char.icter and standing of the leading houses
eng.iged in this business are of cour.se the best proofs of
its magniliide and importmce. .\n essentially repre-
sent, ilive lioii.se idenlilied sviih this trade is that o( Tees,
Honhani A: Co . No. 50.S St I'aul street, anil with branche.i
at i.jSi St. Catharine street and 40 ( Rachel street, which
was founded by its enterprising proprietors in September.
iX^)2. and though Init a short period has el.ip.sed since its in-
ception. It already com m.inds a large trade with dealers and
consumers, and shows every indication of a sieadv a id
extensive increase. The premises occupied are eligibly
lociti d, thoroughly appiunted, and admirably arrangeil
(or the advantageous display of its large stock. They carry
an especially choice assortment of teas, cotlees, spices,
mustard, etc, unsurpassed in quality, which are offered
,it the lowest market prices. An inspection of the stock
in store, and the manner in which the trade is conducted,
point at onco to a svslem of order and method, which
must in the nature of things result in pei iii.iiient advan-
l.ige to patrons, ,\ll their teas are reei'ived direct from
the growers in China and Japan, while tli.' Ir.igrant coffees
of Java and South .-America go through no jobbers' hands
before reaching their own. Their spices are imported
direct frimi the West Indies and the United States, and
the fiiiliiies which they enjoy in the imrchase and
handling of their goods enables them to place these
before their patrons at much lower prices than their
conleinporaries 111 ihecity. Hotli proprietors are natives
of Canada, and though young men, have received a

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thorough business education, fitting them to conduct
their r.-ipidly increasing trade Mr. David Tees, Jr.,
w.-is txirn in this city ; for some years he resided in (Jhicago,
Ills , and was employed as tea taster. Mr. !•:. W. Bon-
ham is a native of(_)uebec, and has resided here about
two ye.Trs. He was for some years identifud with the
Standard Agency Co , of this city, and pruvimis to that
was in the employ of C;. K. Renfrew & Co., of the hat,
cap and fur trade. I'or the short time thiy have
been in existence they have gained an enviable reputation
as business men of energy and integrity, disinterestedly
active in all niuvenients, looking to the adv»ncemcnt of
the l)usiness interest of the city. The concern, as may be
inferred, is noted for the superior quality of its goods,
and the high estimation in which it is held by the trade
is due to a course of honorable and liberal dealing with
its customers, and its prospects are of the brightest.

BEDARD & VINCENT.

THIS notable emporium opened iis doors in Septem-
i)er, iSyj, anddespitea ni.>ie or less recent establish-
ment it to-day ranks as one of the leading, l.irgest
and most popular houses of its type in the Canadian
Metropolis. The business premises, at iSio and iSij
Notre 1 lame street, consitt of two commodious Hats and
basement, each having a frcuuagi^ and depth of So x 70
feet, the plate glass winilows, marlile flooring and orna-
mental external and internal fixtures combining to render
it one of the most attractive featuresof the neighborhood.
The interior of the establishment, with its li.indsoine ceil-
ings, oil-painted walls, eleitric light plant and kindred
modern .accessories, has deservedly earned for it the
reputation of being one of the most artistically finished
dry goods houses in Montreal. So far as the character of
the stock and the extent of it are concerned, it may be
justly staled that it is unsurpassed by th.it of any other
iirst-class est.ablishmcnt, aiul embr.ues a diversity of the
\ery latest designs in mantles, costumes and dress goods
too numerous for parlieularization in these pages. A
specialty is made of mantles and wraps, which are found
in great varietv of the best (jualitiesat lowest prices, and
their factor)', in the basement, for the productitm of these
goods is fully equipiied for the higher order of work.
The firm import direct from London, iierlin, i'arisaiid
New York, and are consecpiently always among the first
in Montreal to offer the latest and most seasonable goods.
Tolite and attentive salesmen ami salesladies promptly
wait ufioii every customer, and s(>me idea of the magni-
tude of the business here transacted may be realized
when we slate that thirty skilled mantle makers are pro-
vided wilh constant employment irrespective of the
elTicient corps of clerks and assistants. The high reputa-

tion of Messrs. Hedard & Vincent is so familiar with the
general public that further comments on our part would
be superfluous,

HENRIJONAS&CO.

BErRESENTATIVr. among the leading firms in Mont-
real, extensively engaged in the importation and
manuf.icture of fine grocers' sundries, is that of
Messrs, Henri Jonas & t*o,, whose eslablishment is lo-
cated at },Si) St. I'aul street. Tlvs surcessful and impor-
tant business was established in 1870 by Mr. Henri
Jonas, who is now sole profirietor. He occupies a
spacious four-story and bisement building', 30 x i.)o feet
in area, fitted up with every apjtliance requisite for the
successful prosecution of this extensive business. Here
twenty-three persons are employed and the trade of the
house extends throughout all sections of Canada and
Newfoundland. Mr. Jonas nianufaciures largely all kinds
of concentrated extracts, for confectioners', druggists',
grocers' and caterers' use, also pure fruit syrups, essential
oils, essence-:, etc., and imjiorts castor a:id olive oil, cod
liver oil. J''rench pickles, potted me.its and fancy groceries
of all kinds He is sole manufacturi'r of the famous
military dressing, which has an excellent re|mtation all
over Canada and is nnriv.-illed for <)iia!ity and flavor.
The goods handled by Heni i Jon, is it to. are general
favorites with retailers .and jobbers, owing to their
great salability and intrinsic merits, while the prices
quoted fur them in .all c.ises are e.\tremely moderate
Orders are carefully filled and all goi^ls are fully warrant-
ed to be exactly .-.s represented. Mr. Jonas handles the
finest spices, black and while peppv .-, cloves, ginuer,
nutmegs, mace, etc , brought into Canada, and kei^ps
three musta''d mills in operation in his establishment. He
was born in Paris, I-rance, and has resided in Moiilrtal
for the last t vventy-lhree years, whert; he is highly
esteemed in trade circles for his enterprise, business
capacity and 'ntegrity. Mr. Jonas is a popular member
of the Hoarrl of Trade and a member of the
Chamber <if Commerce and City Club. He is. likewise,
an active I-'reemason and his house is among the princi-
pal leaders in its line in the Hominiou,

Montreal branch was opened in June, iSqi, and is under
the .able and careful management of Mr. I'. C. Wil.son,
who is widelv known for Ins promptness and just meth-
ods. Mr. Williams' works, which are among the largest
and best equipped in Canada, have an area A four acfis
and furnish rcmstant employiuent to six hundred work-
men. Mr. Williams manufactures, extensively, engines,
boilers, iron tools, wood-working m,ichinery, special ma-
chinerv, etc., aiul supplies full outfits for m.achine shops,
railroad' shops, plow shops, foundries, lir.ass sl-.ops,
planing mills, shingle mills, elevators, threshers, etc. He
also keeps in stock belting, band saws, vices, anvils,
forges, brass goods, and supplies of every description,
which are offered to customers at extremely moderate
Mr. Williams is able to compete in priees with

prices.

A. R. WILLIAMS.

THIS is the Montreal branch, No. 305 St James street,
of the f.imous house of Mr. A. K. Williams, maiui-
fictnrer of machinery, etc., whose princip.d oHices
and warehouse are situated in Toronto, .at 10.1 Esplanade
west. The business was oiginally founded in To-
ronto in iSnS by Messrs. Thomson A Williams, who con-
ducted it till 1S7S, when, on the retirement of Mr. Thom-
son, Mr. Williams became the sole proprietor. The

aiiv iiiuiiil.i. uirer 111 the licnninion, and ,it the same time
hefmnslu-. the best goi-ds 'ii each line. He cirries a
stock v.dueil at over S2iw,oco, and in Mi.ntrea, the stock
is worth S30, 000. Orders are filled with care and clis-
[.atcli, and all goods are fully vvarr uiled, while they
are unsurpassed for quality, reliability and uniform ex-
cellence. Mr. Wilsmi. the Mcmlreal manager, promptly
fills orvlers, and the trade of this liranrh, which is steadily
increasing, extends tiiroughout Ouebec and the Maritime
I'rovinces. .Mr. Willi, iins was born in Pennsylvania aiid
came 10 Canada twenty-live years ago. He resides in
Toronto, and is one of our public spirited and progres-
sive citizens. Circulars or catalogues will be sent upon
application, containing the detailed specifications ef any
machine or line of goods handled or manufactured by this
noted and popular house.

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G. W. DAWSON.

THERIi is nn profession more cxaclinR in its ilemands,
or which requires more ihorouKh Iraininu, than that
of the engraver and die-sinker. The followers of
this occupation have the fullest scope for their artistic
abilities. A (^entl(Mii,i:i who has acquired a deserved
prominence and hi^h reputation for the e.xcellence of his

productions in this line is Mr. ("■. \V. Dawson, the well-
known practical die sinker and engraver, tool-maker and
manufacturer of sm,ill brass and steel t;oods. at N'o. 747
Craig street. Mr. 1 )awson has a practical experience of

nearly twenty li-e years and isthoroujihly versed in all the
details and intricacies cf the trade. He established his
business her*.' in 1S7S at No. O-S*") on this street, where
he remained till September, iSijj, when I'le exipencies of
his increased business required more room .'i.d greater
facilities, hence liis removal to his present tiniimodious

quarters. His establishment is one of the largost of its
kind in the city, thorouK'hly eipiippe I with new and im-
proved machinery, and steady emplo\nient is gi\-en to
six skilled and etlicient workmen. He has every facility
at hand for the production of superior work and is pre-
pared to execute all kiu'.is of engraviiv at short notice,
moderate terms, and Ruaranteeinf; perfect workmanship
in .dl cases. He manufactures to order .ill kinds of steel

dies, soap dies, stencils, burning brands, steel letters,
punches and liKUres; ,ilso, le.id seals and wires for seal-
inn up cases and cars: m.ikes a specialty of pattern let-
ters lor foundrymen and pattern makers. Plates and
dies for embossing papet , etc , are [.romptly furnished ;

also, seal presses, moulds, st inip:;, plrilrs aiul tools for
bookbiiulers' work .\ he.'ivy stock iscarried at all times,
including brass labels, chri ks, plates, rubber st.imps of
all kinds, and a full line of f.uicy brass ni'ods and other
productions. .\ very large and inllnential trade is enjoy-
ed ill all parts of the' lioniiniou. All orders and coni-
niissioiis .are given immediate attenlitm. Trices are
pl.aced at a fair and reasonable figure and satisfaction is

guaranteed. Mr. Dawson is a native of England, whence
he came to this city in 187S. He is well and widely
known as a thorough exponent of his craft, and is held in
liigh respect in business and social circles.

D. MORRICE, SONS & CO.

As fhe great business centre and Metropolis of the
Homiiiion, Montreal has several houses that hav9 no
equal in their line here, and with few exceptionscannot
be duplicated in the tliiited States, such, for example, as
the internationally celebrated linn of Messrs. 1). Morrice,
Sons lV. Co , whose enormous trade in staple dry goods
has no counterpart in Canada, lioih as to soundness
of management, energy and progressiveness, the house
has won the most enviable of reput.ilions. The business
was established in 1S03 by Mr. David Morrice. who
soon gave the fullest evidence of possessing exception.-d
business cpialilic.itions. llis intimate knowU'dge of the
wants of the trade, coupled Willi his siileiidid facilities as
a manufact'-.rer's agent, enabled him at all times to fill
orders in the most complete and satisfactory manner,
and his trade grew at a r.ipid ratio. Repealed enlarge-
ments of facilities have been necessitated, and the con-
cern has for a long term been the l.arges: handler of
St. iple dry goods in the Dominion, In itS8( the present
co-parlnership was formed, Mr David Morrice. Jr.. and
Mr \V. J. Morrice, sons of the senior member, being
••idmilted. lioth gentlemen are popular young Inisiness
men. thoroughly and practic.tlly familiar with every
detail of the trade. The firni liave occupied their | resent
unusu.'dly desirable prtMuises since i'S75. Tlie building
is one of the largest and finest devoted to wholesale trade
to be found in the city — a splendid type of moilern
architecture, built in the most massive manner of cut
stone, with a handsome front. The interior is fitted up
in the best style, and the immense stock is systematically
arranged. The premises are six stories in height, and
73 X 130 feet in dimensions, every foot of the vast area of
floor space beiuK 111 ilized. The firm are representatives
here to the wholesale trade of many of the princii>al mills
devote 1 to tilt! manufacture of textile fabrics. They are
the geiier.iJ .agents for the D,.ii-.iinion Cotton Mills Com-
pany, which control the Hochel.iga, St. Ann's, Magog,
Kingston, Brantford, Moncton, Windsor, Coaticook,
Halifaxand Canadian Colored Cotton MillsCo , who have
their nulls all over the Dominion : Milltown, N, li, ;Corii-
wall, Ont.; Hamilton, Out.; Gibson Cotton Co , Marys-
ville, N.H,; Hamilton Cotton Co., of Hamilton, and Merrit-
ton, Ontario. 'I'lie product of all the ;e concerns is market-
ed through t!ie .agency of Messrs, li. Morrice, Sons & Co.,
who also repres'^nt the following concerns : Auburn Wool-
len Co., I'eterboro, Ont. ; renman Mfg. Co ,1'aris, <>nt..

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mills at ThoroUl, Ont. ; Coaticook, Que; Port Dover,
Ont ; Trent Valley Woollen Mills Co., Campbellford, (Jnt.
Messrs ■ . Morrice, Sons & Co. compare favorably, as to
scope and magnitude of trar!e, with any of the largest
dry fjoods commission houses of New Yorl;, handling all
grades of cottons, sliirlinKs, sheetinRs, baK^i'iK. prints,
twilln, checlis, ginnh.ims, ticking, mediuin and coarse
tweeds, blankets, saddle felts, glove linings, grey and
fancy flannels, serges, yarns, knitted und-ruear, mitts,
gloves, corset lares, carpels, rngs, eto. The house deals
solely «ith the wholesale trade, and is justly renowned
for the ability and integrity with which its immense
business is coiulncted. Mr. O. Morrice, Sr., has for many
years been a leading factor in the development of Mont-
reals trade, and is one of her most public spirited
citizens. He has other large interests, being a director
of several well-known corporatums, incbiding the Spring
hill and Cumbeiland ('o,d Co Mr. Morrice lias ever been
a liberal supporter of philinthropic and educational
movemeiils, and presenied the beautiful and commodi-
ous t'onvocation Hall lo the I'resbyierian college. Me is
an honored citizen, and a univirsally respected mer-
chant Messrs I'. Morrice, Jr , and \V. |. Morrite are
natives of Montreal, and widely known as business men
of markeil ability. Montreal is to be cony.itulated upon
the possession of such an important house as this, which
secures to Canadian merchants I he same purchasing
facilities as are enjoyed in the New York markets,

EXCELLENCE CIGAR FACTORY.

O.N'lCofthe mo.'it snccissful and reli.ihle linns of hue
cigar maiuifai'iureis in llii' city ot .\lontre.d, is that
of Messrs. Myers Oi McCallrey, whose f.ictory and
oflico are situated at 513 Craig stri'et. 'I'he growing iin-
porlancoof the cigar making industry entitles it to a place
of prominence among the manufacluriug rescnirces of
this conlinent. 'J'his imlustry was founded six years
ago by T. Toinbyll and ,\lex. Myer.s, succeeiled liy Ale.v.
Myers and Alphonse McCaffrey, who are practical and
experienced nuMi in this line of business, and give to it
the benefit of iheir supervision in jvery detail They
occupy commodious ,-nd well-appointed ipiarters and
give employment to a large staff of e.vporienced o|)eratives.
No inferior tobacco is used, all cigars being made from
choice slock and none but really superior goods areturned
out. The special brands of the house arc " lil Uondoso,"
" I'^l tiranilor," " ICxcellence " and the " I'amous
H(nincer," all of which are standard wilh the Ir.ide and
fast favorites with the public wherever tliev have been
introduced throughout the Dominion, Myers & Mc-

Caffrey import their tobacco direct and their trade, which
is steadily increasing, extends throughout the entire
Dominion of Canada. The firm's brands are always
maintained at the highest standard of excellence and in
fine quality, finish and flavor, ch.ilienge comparison with
any cigars in this country. A large slock is at all times
on hand and orders are carefully and promptly filled.
Mr. Myers was born in London, Kngland, and was
formerly a partner of T. Toinbyll iS: Co., founders of this
business, while Mr. McCalf.'ey is a native of St. John,
N.B. Holh partners are highly esteemed for their
integrity, and are extremely popular in trade circles. It
will bejudicicms and beneliei.d for cigar dealers, hotels,
reslauranls and jobbers 10 keep in slock a full line of
Messrs. Myers cV McCaffrey's cigars, which are general
favorites with lovers of the weed and .always command a
ready sale.

THE MONTREAL WAREHOUSING CO.

MDNTKICAI^'S terminal facilities are of a very com-
plete and extensive char.acler. Her docks, canal
l>asiii.s, ele\'aiors and warehouses are all of .a
cipacity and character that renders this port a most
desirable one for the transaction of the forwarding ,ind
export trade, iind one of (lit! principal factors is the Mon-
treal Warehousing Company, wliich has large facilities
for the storage of gram and flour, whether for loc.d con-
sumption or for export. 'I he company was duly organ-
ized and incorporated in 1SO3 with a capital of 8600,000.
The premises are located at 2j.| Wellinglcui street and
I J2 Mill street. The m.ain warehouse on Wellington
street is 5110 lei'l by 15*3 in dimensions, stn-en stories in
height at the west end and five at the east end. Tln'
premises have a capacity of storing .(00,000 bushels of
grain. The flour slor.ige warehouse adjoining is a solid
stone structure, five stories in height, wilh a cap,acily of
warehousing ."jo, 000 barrels of flour. The Mill street
elevator has a capacity of storing Ooo.ooo bushels of
grain, and is provided with nine elevators, operated by a
150 H. 1'. engine. The warehouses all have direct rail-
road connection via. C.TK , and the cars run directly
into the elev.ilors. The buildings are all fireproof, with
doors and shutters of iron, thus insuring absolute security
and the lowest rates of insurance. The company's
premises are the most ilesirable in Montreal for grain
and flour storage, and have the patronage of the leading
millers, shippers and exporters, The Ivxerntive officers
are as follows: Mr. I. J . SeargeaiU, I'resident ; Mr. W.
M. Kamsay, N'ice President ; and Mr. (ieo. H. Ilannu,
Manager and Secretary.

THE TOURVILLE LUMBER MILLS CO.

THK lumber interests of the Province of (Juebec are of
vast extent and importance and afford steady em-
ployment to ihousauds of citizens. Among the leading
manuf.acturers of lumber areTheTourville Lumber Mills
Co., with headipiarters in the Imperial Building, this city,
and having large saw mills at Louiseville, Pierreville, and
Nicolet.Py. This great concern was originally establish-
ed in iSSo'under file s yle of TourvilleX Co , the copart-
ners being Hon. L. Tonrville and Mr. Joel I,educ. In
1S91 the important interests were duly organized and
incorporated under the present title, with a paid up
capital of 8250,000. thus rendering the corporation one
of the most extensive of its kind in the Uominion.
The officers are as follows: — Hon. L. Tourville, Presi-
dent ; Joel Leduc, lisij , Vice-President ; K Tourville.
Fsq. (son of the President), Secretary-Treasurer, and
Messrs. N. (j'M, V-d. Ouelletle and A. Tourville, Direc-
tors. The company owns large timber limits in the
Province, culling much of tl'.e finest timber that reaches
market. They liave built three of the finest and most
completely eijuipped saw mills, located respectively at
Louiseville, Pierreville and Nicolet in this Province.
They have numerous gangs of s.iws, ;ind all the best
arrangements for the economicd handling of logs and
lumber, and have an enormous annual capacity. 175
men are eni|)loyed in the Lcjuiseville mill , 200 in that
at Pierreville, and 60 in the Nicolet mill. These mills
cut good grades of whili; pine, spruce and hemlock
lumber, and which is exported to the United States
and Purope. The company handles 33,000,000 feet
annually and ships direct by cargo from their mills,
Hon. L Tourville is a resident of this city, and h.in
alwa\s been prominent in both commercial and politi-
cal life. As .1 member of the I.egisl.itive Council of
the Province of Quebec, he has ever accorded a hearty
support t(,) .a wise policy of internal development of
her resoun es, and ,is a business man he manifests the
soundest judgment and marked ability. He has been
honorary director of The ;C<iuit.ible Life Assurance Co..
of New York; member of tlu; Council of Ihe Hoard of
Trade; originator and first president of ihe Hochelega
Hank; president of the Montreal ICxposilion Co,, and
president of the Montreal and Sorel Railway Syndic.ile
Vice-President Leduc is one of the most prominent of
Montreal's capitalists, and is president of the Montreal
Paper Mill Company, with which he is also connected,
while he IS also one of the Montreal and Sorel Kailway
Syndicate, and is a Director of the Jacques Cartier
Bank. Mr, U. Tourville is an able and popular young
business man, and faithfully discharges the duties of
Secretary-Treasurer. The company is in every respect
the leading representative in the lumber trade of the
P.Q , and is worthy ol the great success achieved.

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TESTER & CO.

THE largest anj most nuled lirm of manufacturing con-
fectioners in Monlrtal is that of Messrs. Tester &
Co , 6S and 70 McCiiU street, whose products have
achieved a widespread repiilaiioii for their delicacy,
purity and superiority in every way. This extensive
business was established in iSOS by Mr. J. \V. Tester,
who was eventually succeeded by the firm of Tester
&Co. In November, iSj:, Mr. J. \V. Tester retired,

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when .Messrs. Ihos. Montgomery and James McUride,
tlie special partner, assumed control, the busincsb being
suU conducted under the old n.aniu of Tester A; ("o. They
occupy a spacious (ive-story and basement building,
60 X 100 feet in area, fully equipped with all modern ap-
pliances, elevators, etc. l"lie fai:tory is e.piipped wiih
the latest improved machinery, oper.ited by steam power,
and eighty liands arc employeii in the dilterent de|)art-
meiits. The output of the f.iclory is ten tonsuf ronfec
tionery daily. Purity and quality in all their confections

have ever been their first consideration, and they use only
the hnest sug.irs, the choicest es.sential oils and e.\tracts,
only pure vegfl.ible colorings, etc., while tlio system
pursued by the firm always insures a uniforcn hi;;h stand-
ard of excellence and t'rljcious character of all gooils.
Messrs. Tester & Co. niamilacture all kinds of chocolate
gooils, cre.iius, car- ■ bon-bons, glace fruils, fig

pastf?, lozen;.'' s, sta s, etc., which are odered tc

jobbersand r't lilt •. derate prices. Absolute

cleanliness in all cei "isted on by the firm, and

its trade now extends tluoi* .;hout all tections of C'anada
from Halifax to Vancouver. Orders are tilled wiilicare
,T. id dispatch, and six travellers represent them on the
road. This fin:' :; t'l e !.->ii!est hi ndle'- of maple sugar
in the IioniinioK, Irivir,:.; '^rt 01 0111 all parts of

the I'nitetl States, .iiul s.)...o sep-^'us S'-nd i ito that
country as many .aslifty carsof 25.oooIhs.e.'.ch. Mr.Tlios.
Montgomery, the managing p;irtner, is a native of Mont-
real. He IS Vice-President of the Montreal liiscuit
Company, Mr. James McHride is a member of the well-
known lirm of Vipond, Mcliride S- Co., fiuit rommission
merchanls. lie is, bhewise, I'rc-ideiit of tin: Montreal
Hiscuit Company, and an active member of the Montre.'tl
Hoard of Trade. Mr. Mei.fride is also alderman of the
Wist Ward, .iiid a memi er of the Police and Finance
Conmmieis of the llo.ad of .Mdermen.

They reprefcut through their travellers the Mt>ntreal
Biscuit Company, who enjoy the reimtation of turning
out nothing but the finest pood:., and are continually
liringing out some new lines, such as C.olden and Cr,iham
Wiilers, Gundura and Molas.ses Cookies, besides the usual
assortment made by other makers. Mr. Paripiharson,
the man.iger, has had extensive experience in the busi-
ness, and their output is yearly increasing, m.iking their
present premises too small for their rcijuirements.

THEODORE A. CROTHE.

TIII.KI', is no branch of industry in the city of
Montreal that calls fiT a greater amount of capi-
t,d, skill and ability than that of the iiianntacture
and sale of j.,welery. In this connection special reference
is made to the old established anil reli.ible house of
Mr. '1 heodore A. (irolhe, in,uiufacturiiig jeweler, clock
and watchmaker and engraver, whose store and work-
shops are sitmued at ys and 115.J St. Lawrence street.
This is the oldest houses of the "kind in Montreal and
w,is established sixty-live ye,iis ago by Christian ( Irothe,
who was succeeded by J. M. (Irotlie & Co. In iS.Sii
Messrs. T. A. and ,-\. I', drothe assumed control and
conducted it till i'*>ig, when Mr. A. U. Crotlie was

accidentally drowned. The business was then continued
by Mr. Theodore A Grotlie, who is a grandson of the
founder. Mr. tirot.ie is a thoroughly expert and practi-
cal je\\c]|er and silversmith, fully conversant wilh every
del.ul of this import int industry aiul the rc''piireinents
of the most critical customers. This wa'i the first
house in the city to commence the manufacture of solid
silverw.ire. The workshop is fullv su[iplied with nu) !ern
tools and appli.inces, including melting ami sifting
forges. The store is eleg.mtly littt;d up with white and
gold enamel tixtures with gold trimmings, eh'ctric
lights, etc , and twelve persons are employed in tlu
establishment. The slock, which is ou'i of the finest
and best in .Montreal, includes gold and silver watches
of the most noted luiropeaii and American manufacture,
gold jewelery of all kinds, rings, pins, lockets, chains,
l.iro.aclies, bracelets, diiimond goods, solid silverware,
I'rench clocks, optical goods, opera glasses, etc., which
are offered at extremely moder.ite prices. Jewelery of
all kinds is promptly made to ortler, and Mr. Cirothe
also atleinls carefully to engraving, fine watch re[i,iiring
and diamond setting. Mr. (irothe is a native of
Montreal, who is highly esteemed by the commnnit>"
for his strict integrity. He . a popular member of St,
Joseph's, St. I eter's and the .\rtis,in Societies, and like-
wise of the C.MIi-.\ ami I. t). of I'oresters. We would
observe that none but tirst-class and genuine articles
are kept in this eslablishnn.'nt, and all goods are un-
rivalled for workmaubhip and beauty of desit;

J. & R. ESDAILE,

Till', tr.ide in gr.iin and i>ro(liice is undoubtedly one of
the mo.st important that is centred 111 Montreal, b«-
iiig ably rep;esented in the city by a number of
responsible and reli:ible houses. Prominent iiinong
these is the old-established, widely-known house of
.Messrs. J. .'v: K. p.sdaile, grain and produce brokers,
whose ollices are located in the t.'orii ICxchange building,
corner St. Sacrament and St. John sireels This im
]iortaiit business w.is established in i,S.|0 by Messrs. Jiio
and Robert I'.silaile, who coiubu ted it till 1.S64, when
Mr. John Ksdailu retired after a successful and
honor.ible career. loliii died J3rd April, 1X77. The
business was still coiuinned under the old firm n.inie
by Messrs. Hohert and his sou, James ICsdaile, up to
1S77, when Mr. James Ksdaile alsodied. His brother,
Mr. I(, M. ICsdaile. then entered the business as a
partner, iind carried it on with his father till iS8.>,
when .Mr. Kobert Ksdaile died, Mr. Usdaile was one

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of the founders of the Com KxchanRc, its first Presi-
dent :\Tul ilecteil to that position nine different timi's.
Hi: wns Hucceedoil by liis son, H. M. Esd.-iile, who hns
been thoroughly trained in the business, and is recognized
as among tlie ablest produce brokers in the city. This
business has always been carried on by members of the
Hsdaile family. They offer every facility and advan-
tage to tlio public as regards tlie purcliase and sale of
gr.iin, and last year handled a very large quantity
of grain on through shipment, and large quantities
of liay and pnubice. Liberal advances are made on
consignments of grain, while quick sales and immediale
returns are aluays guaranteed by this responsible firm.
Orders (rom expnrttTs and others are immsJiately filled
at the lowest ruling market prices, and they number
among tlu^ir patrons many wealthy operators and ship-
pers. Messrs. K, M, and ('. li. ICsdaile arc natives of
Montreal, and popular members of the Board of Trade
and Corn ICxchange, Mr. K. M. Esdaile was I'resiilent
of the Corn Kxclnnge for two yiMrs, iS.jo and iS^jt,
anil member of theCouncd of the Hoard ofTr.ide, iSgjand
iSijs, and has been identified with this housesince i.S(37.
Me is a member of the St, lames Club, Caledonia Society,
Thistle Curling Chib. and is Vice-President of St.
Andrew's Society, was President and Captain Montreal
Football Club and one of the founders. Mr. I". li. I'.sdaile
is likewise a member of the Thistle Curling Club, St.
Andrew s Society, St. James' Club, and has been connect-
ed with this firm for the past six years. They are highly
esteemed in trade and financial circles for their execn-
live ability and strict probity, and hav<; alwavs been active
supporters of all measures conducive to the benefit and
usefulness of the Board of Trade.

LA BANQUE DU PEUPLE.

OM'. of the oldest and most famous financial institu-
iKins of the Dominion is ■' La Han. pie du IVnple,"
which lias now recognition in the monetary circles
of the world for its exceptional strength and conservatism
of ni.inagement, coupled with ils well known lilieral treat
me It of customers, whde it offers perfect b.inking
facilities, and is a popular favorite with active business
men. The bank dates back to July 14, iS)^, when Messrs.
Viger, lieWitt & Co. organized a private b.ink, with a
view to meet the long-felt want of increased banking
f.icilities by the I'rench-Canadian business people. It
thus had the distinguished honor of being the first I'rench
bank ill the city. In iS.,i; a joint slock company was
forme.l under the present title, the bank receiving a

royrd charter. Its record is one of marked vigor and
efficiency, affording the public all the facilities of a well-
managed bank of discount. The premises first occupied
were on St. I'rancois Xavier street, near St. Sacrament

street, whence the bank remove. 1 lo the site on St James
street, where the (leneral Post Office now stands. In 1871
that property was purchased bv the Dominion fjovern-
inent for the site of the present Post Office, and the bank
removed to its present desirable location. When com-

pleted it will be one of the finest buildings in the city,
fitted up with all the modern improvements, including
fire and burglar proof vaults of massive size and strength
and incandescent electric light, steam heat, elegant furni-
ture and fixtures— in fiicl, a model banking house. The
succe.ssion of the banks Presidents has been as follows :
Hon. Louis Viger, Jacob DeWitt, Hon. I". A. (Juesnel,
H. P. Smith, John Pratt, C. S. Cherrier and Jacques
('■renier. Mr. Cirenier is one of the ablest and most con-
servative merchants in Montreal ; one of her public
spirited citizi'Us, through long vears of service in the
council and as Mayor, being conversant with her needs,
and who has materially aided in securing her de
velopnient and prosperity. Mr. George S. Brush,
the Vice Prtsident, is the proprietor of the Kagle
l-"oundry and is an able business man. The rest
of the tlirtctors are Messrs. A. I.ecl.iire, AL Branchaud,
Wm. Francis, A. Provost and Clias. Lacaille, all
represenl.ilive capita'ists and business men. Mr. J. S.
Biiusqu.l, the cishier, has been identifiod will- the bank
ft.r ye;.i s past, aad w,is elected to his preseiu .esptuisihle
post in I,'^^o. He brings to bear special qualifications,
and is one of the ablest and most energetic of Montreal's
bank Cjfilci.ils. Mr. Win. Kicher has been Assistant
Cashier for three years past, while Mr. A. Ciagnon, the
Iiispeclor, w.is for ye.ars book-keeper fur Vian &
F'reres. The last annual statement of the bank is one
of the most gr.uifying character, showing assels of over
eight millinns (ifdollais. Its lines of disi-onnts a\er,ige
nearly ^7 500 000, while its circulation rnns at an
average of ?75o,.)eo. Its immeiliatelv a\ailable assets
amount to 81. So!. 000. including such ilemsns 8106.539
specie ; ?2.SS..|3o of llominion notes, JiCo.ou of
note" and chc'cks on other banks, and call and
short loans on stocks and bonds, 8i,J30,3o.(.
The bank has deposits averaging 85.500,000 and
has the accounts of many of the leading firms, barks
and corporations of this city and Prov'nce. Its earning
capacity is very great. After jnoviding all expenses, its
net profits last \ear were 8135, .'20. Out of this, dividends
amcuinting to ?7J 000 were paid, and 870.000 was added
to the Iileserve I'nnd, whu h now nmnnnis lo the magnili-
cent sum of ?53o.e.o9, ne.irly on(> half of the paid up
capital of $!,. '00. 000. In every respect the b.ink is oa.:
of the most .solidly prosperous in the Dominion, and its
slock is held at a high premium, as one of the choicest
dividend p.iymg invesimi-nls. The bank h.is recer.tlv
opened a branch in .Notre Dame street west, and amtlier
in St. Hyacinthe, .and h.as seven ethers, two of which aie
in Ouebec city. This time honored financial institution
is one that every Can.idi.in can justly tike pride in,
and under its present sound, conservative inan.igement
it is decidedly more prosperous and useful than eicr
before.

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RENAUD, KING & PATTERSON.

PKOMINIiN'T among the houses of cnHM'prisi; ami n.'-
linuiruMit aclivuly eiiKaKeil la ih« sale and manulac-
tun: of line ami meilmni furniture and beddm;^ in
the ciiy of Montreal is that of Messrs. Kenand, Kinj; &
i'dtterson, whose offices and u-arerooins are centrally
situated at 652 t'raiK street This niiportant and
extensive business was founded fourteen years a^o
by Mr, William KinK. who conducted it till 1SS6,
when Messrs. .\lplionsc Keiiaud and Jolin I'atierson
became partners, the firm being known as Kenaud

manship and has no superior in Canada. 'I'wenty-five per-
sons are employed in this eslalilishment, and the prices
ipiotod are e.xtremely moderate and reasonable. '1 he
trade is chielly local and is sleailily increasing. Messrs.
Kinjj and I'atierson were born in Donegal, Ireland, while
V r. Kenaud is a Canadian. They are highly esteemed
by the community for their strict integrity, and are to be
cont;ralulated on the large measure of success achieved
in this useful business, I'ersons contemplating furnish-
ing houses shouKi patronize this responsit)le firm,
which oflers advantages very difficult to be .accorded
elsewhere.

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JOHN T. SMITH.

King c't I'atierson. The partners are thoroughly prac-
tical aiiil expert cabinet-maliers and iipholsti:rers, fully
acquainled wiih every detail of this useful indtislry and
the reijiiiremenls of the most critical p.itrons. They
occupy a large four.s<ory and basement budding, 25 x i jo
feet in are.i, extending to l-'oriihcation lane, ;ind three
floors of the adjoining warehouse. Heri' they keep,
always, a hea\ y and choice stock of parlor, library, hall,
bedroom, dining-room and kitchen furniture -the parlor
suits being olUainable in all the latest styles of ufihols. cry.
In rich ii|iholsterings of fancy ami tlrawing ro an
chairs, s:jf,is, couches, loiinge-i, parlor suites, rockers, etc.,
we h.ive seldom seen su»li a beautiful display, and the
most fastidious can readily be suited here. Tluy also
import lirsi ( lass brass .and iron bedsteads, Austrian
bentwood furniture, rattan goods, etc., ami make to onler,
from special designs, cabinet work aii'l fine upholstery,
using all kinds of rich cabinet woods, as mahogany,
cherry, ebony, rosewood, French walnut, ipiarten^d oak,
cocobala, bird's-eye maple, etc. Their fine furniture is
unsurpassed for elegance, quality of materials and work-

I'ori.'I.AK establishment,
and one that is a gre.it
convenience to the citizens,
is a v.ariety emporium where a
large assortment and full stock
C'f .articles in all lines may be hail.
Sin li .1 hoiist; is tha \'hich is
known as the " Wor, I'"air,"
located at No. 22.1 St. Lawrence
street, this citv. This great bar-
g.iin stfire was founded ele\-en
\ears since by the present pro-
prietor, Mr. John T. Smith. The
esiablishnient was formerly sit-
uated at i.)g St. Lawrence mam
street, but was removed to its
pr -'sent cpiarlers 111 |,anuary,
i,S.i3, a more favored locality.
A ground floor and basement is here utilized and
devoted to the necessities of the large business
conducted, h.iving all the conveniences of a well ar-
ranged salesroom and stor.ige department.. The ap.irt-
inents are 25 x ,So feet, and well appointed for bolk a dis-
pl.iy of goods and condiicung the large traile which it
enjoys. The stock is very full and coiniilete. ami includes
all the innumerable articles ilenuled by the " Worlds
[•air I ' And it is a veritable fair indeed— a great bazaar.
.■\ partial mention may here lie made with reference to
llu^ variety of goods in stock, which embr.aces all kinds
oftinw.ire, glass and crockery ware in profusion and of
the best and ordinary patterns and designs, musical in-
struments, winil and siring, school ami office stationery
supplies of all kinds, small v ares, house furnishing goods
of every char.icter, toys, games, etc., etc., and a list of
other goods too long f.ir specification. We may re|ieat,
it is ,1 ■• Worlds I'.iir" and also a great liargain house, as
prices rule at bed rock figures. This house is an active
competitor for trade in its \'mv., and has met with gn^it
success. Mr. Smith employs fromtwo to four assistants.

.and customers receive the most prompt and polite atten-
tion. The proprietor is an active, energetic business
man and well and favorably known. Mr. Smith resided
some years 111 the I'liiied States, but has long been idenli-
fieil with the business interests of Montreal,

THIBAUDEAU BROTHERS & CO.

AK1'.\TKW of the business interests of Montreal dis-
closes the existence of a class of houses pre pared to com-
pete walh tke rival (establishments of the world. Among
such, the casual observer must accord a very prominent
position to the old-established and representative house of
.Messrs, Thibaudeaii brothers ("t Co., iniporters of British,
.\nierican, I'rench and (lerman dry goods, whose offices
and warehouse .are situated at No. 3j2 St. I'aul street.
This extensive wholesale business was founded originally
in iSoo by Mr. Robertson, and after some changes in
iS.|i) the firm of Messrs. Thibaudeau liros. '& Co. suc-
ci'cded. The ( Juebec house is carried on under the title
of Thibandean Kreres & Cie., while the Montreal and
London houses are conducted under the stylo of Thibau-
deau lirolhers Ji Co. The .Montreal house is now distinct
from the (,)uebec one, and its proprietors are Messrs.
Alfred .\. Thiiiaudeau and Kodolph .\udefte. The co.
partners in the nuebec house are Messrs. .-V A. Tliibau.
deau, K. .\udette and Ceorge and Roger L.irue. The
partners being great practical experience to bear, and
their cimntctions liolh in Canada, Rurope and the United
Sl.ites are of a most inlluenti.d character. They keep
fully ipialified buyers in the leading Ruropean markets,
and tluis have unusually good opportunities for securing
the choicest silks, satins, velvets, dress goods, etc. The
bulk of the business of this reli.able house is in the
choicest imported f.ifirics, while the firm has ever been
noted for its splendid .irray of dry ami fancy goods of
every description and the lowness of its prices, while
only re. illy first class gooils are importwl. The premises
comprise a superior four-story and basement building,
50 X 103 feet in area, and some forty cfeiiks .and assist. ints
are employed in the establishment, aid tiiey also have
nine travelling s.ilesnien on the road The Montreal
house attends to the western, and the Oiiebe.: one to the
I'.astern trade. The Hon. Isidor Thibaudeai, the senior
membiT of this firm, died in (Juebec, August, i.SijJ, Mr.
A. A Thibaudeau is a native of (.jnebec, and Vice Presi-
dent of the Montreal Wholesale 1 )ry (loods Association,
while he is also one of the (.ouiicil of the Montreal Hoard
of Trade. Mr. R. .\udette resi.les in Quebec, and is a
member of the (Juebec Hoard of Trade, and director of
Hank N.ilionale, The partners are wiilely known in
business circles, and are among ihe most successful and
representative dry goods merchants in (^"anada.

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JOHN CROWE.

SO seldom indeed does it occur tli.u enerny and enter-
;^rise fail of prudticinK succeHsful results in any
branch of industry, commerce, or trade, tli.it it may
he set down almost ns an axiom that these <iualities,
when well directed, invariably lead to success in all the
walksof life. In this i onnection we would call the at-
tention of our readers to Mr. John Crowe, general live
slock a^ent, etc., at -'oo Commissioners street, as a fair
example what these ([iialities can accomplish when com-
bined with business tact and sagacity. Mr. Crowe found-
ed his enterprise in this city some six years since, and in
that short period has achieved a inaKuilicent success
His manner of conducting his rather uni'iue business is
as follows : Uuring the season he employs two ex-
perieni'i I men to visit (wporters of livestock throu:;h-
out tlie IKiniinion and make C(jniracts for the exportation
of cattle of .ill kinds, hogs, sheep, etc. .\l the proper time
they are shipped to him in this city, .md looked after by
him until it is timi' to ship them to tlieir various destina-
tions. l''roni ,a small beginning his business has grown
to enormous proportions, .is will be seen by the following
statement In i.Soj this liniise shippc'd to foreign coun-
tries 27,000 cattle. 15.000 sheep and about ,^,000 tons of
hay per week, and contracts for the coming year will
exceed those figures During the past four years three-
fourths of the hay that lias been exported from the Do-
minion has been shippeil by this house. Mr. Crowe
personally superintends all the operations of this enor-
mous business, and, by his care of the interests of his
patrons, has become very popular with .ill producers of
hayand live stock in the nonunion, lie has three re-
pre.sentalives in luirope, in Liverpool, London and
(llasgow, and the shipping points are lielfast, Glasgow,
Aberdeen, Dundee, Newcastle, Liverpool. London and
Bristol, Mr. I'roweisa native of Ireland, but has re-
sidc'.l here many years. He is prominently ideniified with
the Hoard of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce, is
well and favorably known in the best, linanci.d circles,
and is universally popular, having gained a record ac-
corded only to those whose tr,ins,ictions are based on
the strictest principles of commerciirhonor.

J. A, COUTURE.

THIS popular art gallery and studio was only opened
in May, iSoj, yet in so short a time it has attracted
wide attention and a most excellent patronage by
\e3s0n of the superior excellence of the work executed.
It IS located at 131^ St. Lawrence street, this city, and occu-
pies most eligible and commodious apartnieiUs. Mr. J. A.
Couture, the proprietor, has been identified with the
business for many years and is a superior artist. He

thoroughly learned the business at St, Paul, Minnesota,
under the guid.ince and tr.iiningof an expert, and w,as
formerly in the employ of Mr. J. A. Daucher, photo-
grapher, for three years. Mr. Couture has a most
attractive studio and reception room, which is elegantly
appointed and .arr.inge 1, and where is exliibited many
line specimens of his artistic work. His art g illery is
supplied and fully (i.iuipped with all modern im|)rove-
nients, and the l.itest approved methods are brought into
full retpiisition in the execution of his artistic work. Mr.
Couture does all kinds of photographic work, including
the taking of scenery and that ol the interior and exterior
of buildings for eiigr ivings, also printing on silk, fabrics
and b.idges, enlarging, cop)iiig, etc He also d^es pic-
tures in crayon, India ink. water colors, oil and jiastel.
In his studio much line work of this character will be
.seen. Two able and courteous assistants are employed,
and orders receive the most prom|it and careful attention.
'I'lie p.itronage of the stud'o coniL-s from the best classes
of the community, and it Ins been .\lr. Couture's good
fortune to give the greatest satisfaction in all lines ofhis
artwork. Tlie parly taking with them a ticket bearing
the adverliseineiit of the proprieti.ir receives a reduction
of twenty five cents on each dozen of cabinet photographs
ordered. Mr. Couture has been a resident of Montreal
four years or more, and is known as an enterprising
gentleman.

THE SPARHAM FIRE-PROOF ROOF-
ING CEMENT COMPANY.

THE most noted concern in its line in Canada is that
known as The Sparham b'iie Proof Roofing ("ement
Company, manufacturers of the Sparham I'atent
1' I re Proof koofing, whose head oliice in Montreal is
located at 301) St. James street. The company's mill is
situated at 17 Mill street. The mill has acap.acily of one
car load of fire-proof roofing daily. This indiislry was
founded in 1S77 by the inventor, Mr. Sparham, who con-
ducted it till 1SS2, when the present company was in-
corporated with a paid up capital of JGo.ooo, Sir. \V. I-.
Mallby being the President, and Mr. C. L. -Maltby
the Secretary and Treasurer. The Sparham Patent
Fire Proof Koofing has stoiid a test of i6 years, and is
the most durable, strong, serviceable and lightest fire-
proof roofing in the world, while buildings with leaky
roofs are at once ma le watertight on being repaired with
the company's unrivalled Sparham cement. This splendid
cement contains no injurious matter, but, on the con-
trary, will preserve wood, iron, tin, etc It is now being
widely used on mansard roofs and thoroughly protects
them from fire, to which they are so liable. No sparks,

cinders or any burning substances tha t can be carried
through the air can possibly ignite a roof covered with
this cement, and only one trial is retpiireil to convince
and satisfy the most critical of its absolute durability
against fire. The trade now extends throughout Canada
and the United Slates, and many of the finest buildings
are covered with the Sparh.im b'lre-Proof Koofing
Cement Messrs \V. L. and C L Maltby, the olficers.
are natives of Montreal. They are honorable, able
busint'ss men, and under their gnitlance the prospects
of llie Sparham pire Proof Kcxifiug C'ement Company are
of the most favorable character. Mr. \V. L. Maltby was
manager ol the ('olonial Building luve.stment .Association,
and IS also m.inager of the .Montreal Loan and Mtirtg.ige
Company. Mr Sparham. the inventor of this unrivalled
cement, is a shareholder in the company, and lives in
BrockviUe, and is a physician in good si;
city.

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MONTREAL FRUIT EXCHANGE.

TIIK trade in Foreign and Domestic Fruits is an im-
portant one in iMontreal, and the city is well repre-
sented in this resticc< bv ,a number of rt^sponsible
.and reliable houses devoU?d to this br.incli of commerce
Prominent among the nunibt.'r is the reli.ible and newly-
established Montreal bruit Exchange, located at 1.S5 Mc-
(lill street, of which Messrs J !•'. McLean, J. Bell and
A. W. Cole .ire the popular and enterprising projirietors.
They have had many years' experience in the fruit trade,
and import (extensively Tropical, Mediterranean and
Wesl Indies PruUs, making ,1 specialtv of Canadian Ap
]iles. Californi.i an.l Florida Fruits, handling more Califor-
nia products than ,any other line. They occupy a spa-
cious building, j5 X 00 feet in are.i, and handlte Largely
oranges, lemons, pine apples, b;in in.is, coco.imits. apples,
peaches, grapes, pears, etc.. which ;ire offi;red to the trade
at the lowest ruling ni irket prices. Duiing the last
four weeks of June, iSoj. they solJ ^50,000 of Cali-
fornia fruit, the best record in the L>ominion. This
business w.is established in iS^j, and its trade .already
extends throughout the Dominion. Orders are immedi
ately filled. and cusiomers are recpiesteil to stale whether
their goods are to be forwarded by freiglit or express.
The partners are honorable and energetic businessmen,
and we predict for them ,a vevy prosperous career in the
fruit trade of this citv. Mr McLean was born in Nova
Scotia, Mr. B> II in Hurlinglon, Out., anil Mr. Cole in
St. Ijuharines, Out. Tney refer by permission to the
Merchants Bank ofCanada and to Duun'sand Bradstreet's
{-■oinniercial .Agencies, Their correspondents are the
Earl Fruit Co., Sacramento, Californi.i, and the Niagara
District Fruit Growers' Slock Co,, of (jrimsby, Out,

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L. BLANCHET,

ONE of the most popiilar and reliable line clothinp and
fnrnisliinR ^oods rstablishnicnis in this section of
Montreal is that of Mr. L HIanchet, centrally locat-
ed at 19 St. Lawrence street. This steadily increasing
business was established by Mr. Hlancliet in 1SX7. who
!s thoroughly acijuainted with the wants and recjuire-
ments of critical customers. Mr lilanchet was formerly
in the employment of J. G Kennedy A Co., clothiers and
gents' furnishers. The premises occupied comprise two
floors, each beinj; j6 x So feet in size, fitted up in a hand-
some and attractive ni,.nner. Here is kept a lieasv and
choice assortment of men's, yontlis', boys' and children s
clothint;, overcoats, furnishing Koods, neckwear, under-
wear, shirts, collars and cuffs, h.iiidkcrchiefs, and every-
thing usuallv found in a first-class establishment. Only
really superior and desirable goods are h.mdled. and Mr.
iilancliet sells lower for cash than .iny other house in
the Dominion. He makes a specialty of fine tailoring,
and keeps on hand a splendid stock of imporlod cloths,
suitings, vestings, ;uul cverco.Uiiigs, in all the litest
shark's and p. Uterus. His garineiits are unrivalled for
'piality of materials, style, lit and wc>rknianship, while
his prices, in all ca.ses, defy competitiim. .•\inong his
permanent customers are many of Montreal's best-
liressed citizens. (lentleinen, oKl and young, who un-
derstand the merits of a first-class tailor, find in Mr.
lilanchet's establishimnt not only a sujitrior line of
piece goods, but a place where the tit and trimming of
a garment is a matter of careful study. Orders are im-
mediately attended to, and every effort is made to satisfy
cuslon,ers. .Mr. HIanchet was born in the parish of
St. Charles, county of Hellech.isse, 1'. (,_)., and h is resided
in Montreallor the last twenty-six ye, irs. He is widely
known in business circles for his strict integrity, and is
extremely popular and respected by the community. I'"ive
clerks are employed in this house, and its trade is
rapiillv increasing.

J. B. RESTHER & SON.

Al.l'..\lUN''r ;inil represent.'Ui\e linn of architects in
Montreal is that of Messrs. J. li. Kestlier iV; Son,
who occupy t,astefully fitted up and a<lmirably
C'luippud ofrtces No. 60 and 06 ill the Imperial building,
107 St. J,ames street. Messrs. Kestlier & Son are
talented architects and have been wonderfully success-
ful in embellishing Montreal, some of the handsomest
churches and buildings here and in this vicinity l.ieing
the product of their genius, among them the Holy
Sacr,irneiit Church. Church of the Franciscans, Mount
Hoy-'d .VradL'iuy, resilience of C. Laurin, t?on\'ent .St.
John Baptist, tieo. Matthews building, Inspector street ;

St. John Haptist Klectric Co., Police Station in Iloche-
laga ward and many others. These edifices in their
architectural t'eauty, their st.ibility of coustruclion and
elegance of ilesign are particularly noticeible and stand
as inonuiuents of the skill of the firm. Mr. J H.
Kestlier is a native of Niontreal He w,is born in i.Sjo,
and for thirty live years was actively engaged in business
as a contractor and builder. He is a memlu'r of the
.Association of Architects of the Province ol Oiiebec,
and also of the Chamber of Commerce. His son and
co-partner, Mr. J. /. Kestlier, was born in St. llyacinthe,
P.O., thirty-six years ago and is an architect of skill and
ability of a high order. He is a pupil of St Mary's
College, also of the Commercial Acidemy, and is very
popular. He is a member of and Treasurer of the
Association of Architects of the Province of (.hiebec, antl a
member of the Chamber of Commerce, also sole adminis-
trator of the estate |. A. Massue. The firm prepire
drawings, plans and furnish estimates and superinlend
the construction of buildings of all kinds, :ind give close
perstmal attention to all itrders and special coiniiitssions
placed 111 their hands.

A. E. COYER.

P|()MIC men are possessed of such remarkable energy
jN and activity th.it they are not content to do busi-
ness in as extensive a manner as their ci.mpefitors,
but strive onward with restless r.v.il to excel them all
and place their own establishment foremost in the
ranks of industry. Men of this ki nd are valu.ibhr
citizens ami are always foremost in advancing the public
welfare. Mr. .-V. ii. (loyer is a representatixe m.in of
this class. He conducts a first cl.ass tlrug business at
32,S St. .-Vntoine street, where he occupies an altr,ictive
stor(*, "o .\ 40 fei't in tlimensions, l],iiulsomely titled up
with piate glass front, cherry wood fixtures and cases,
electric lights, (Uc. This cst,iblis'iinent was i>pened
two years ago, and his trade h is grown to large pro-
portions, still gi\'ing eviilence of ste.uh' increase Here
may be found .1 carefully selecttMl ami assiirted stock
of gijods tif the class geiier.ally fotiml in a first cl.iss phar-
macy, attr.ietivelyarraiiged. the showcases being filled with
brushes, perfumery and bi.'autiliil toilet articles, which
attr.'xt the visitor s attention. Mr. Cioyer compounds
his own tinctures, essences, extracts, etc , making a
specialty of physicians' prescriptions, and is the-pro|irie-
tor of (loyer's Cough Mixture, (ioyei's Compound
Syrup, and (loyer's Toothache Drop. Mr. tloyer w,is
born and raised in this citv, graduated at the Montreal
College of Pharmacy and is a member of the ( luebec
Pharmaceutical .\ssocialiim ami the Ket.iil Drugs^isis'
Association. I'ri;vioiis to entering in business on hii own

account he was in the employ of McNichols & liry.
son, well known druggists of this city. He is a gentle-
man of prominence in this community, and his trans-
actions are i haracterized by zeal, sound judgment and
discretion, (pialifications essential to success.

SHEA BROTHERS.

IN compiling a review of the industrial ri^sources of this
gre.at centre of liusiness, mention must be especially
made of those houses engaged in providing food sup-
plies In this connection, attention is called to the
well established house that forms the subject of this
sketch. The business was founded by these gentlemen
seven years since in iis present location. In fact, the
Shea Hrothers were born in the \ery lioiist; in which they
conduct their business, and which is located at 57 liarre
street. They are both experienced in the business,
and the ijuality of their goods is unsurpassed by
tho.se of any of their coiitemporarii'S. They manu-
facture plain .iiid fancy bre.ids, and the daily capacity
of their ovens is s 000 lo.ives. They do a very
large business, which is steadily increasing, among the
families and retail dealers in their vicinity The in-
dividual members of the firm are Mr. Michael and Mr.
Patrick She.i, both n.itives of the city and enterprising.
acti\e business men. Their delermin.itioii to siijiply their
patrons with the bi'St goods from the best materi.ds at
moderate prices, has resulted in the large nieasuru <if
success which they enjoy. Previous to founding their
present business, .'\lr. M. Shea successfully conducted a
dairy and milk concern, while his brother, Mr. P. Shea,
was identified for four years with the well-known whole-
sale hardware house of Caverhill, Ormoiid & Co. Tlii:y
are both prominent members of various religious and
benevolent associations, Mr. Mich.iel Shea belonging to
the " C. M. H A," the "Catholic Order of I'oresters "
and the "Catholic Henevolent League, N. T. " Mr.
Patrick Shea is identified with St. Ann's Young Men's
Association.

C. McKIERNAN.

IT is not only in everything pertaining to the wel-
fare and comfort of man that marked improve-
ments have of 1 ite years been made, but also the
dumb brute creation now participates in the benefits
derived from our modern progress and atlvancement.
The horse in particular is the object of m.in's solicitous
care, and horsii-shoeing has Ikmmi practic.illy revolution-
ized. In the front r.'ink of the pr.ictical and scientific
horseshoers in .Montreal we find Mr. C. McKiernan, an
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reputalion. Mr. McKiernan was born in this city, and
of the many horsc-shoers (ioinp business, he enjoys the
nolablj distinction of being the only one native of
Montreal who learned the trade in Montreal shops.
He was for several years connected with the well-
known establishments of S. Culley and of C.eorKe Uum-
burne & Sons as foreman, and durinK the [i.ist four
years he tilled the same responsible position in that of
John li, Kletcher. Mr McKiernan embarked in busmess
.1 his own account in i.Sgj, ami he is today the
recipient of a larger and finer patronage than any other
man in the business in this city. He occupies a two-
story huildinK at No. 5 Hermine street, having a
frontage of 30 feet by a depth of 100. He has sever.il
forges in steady opeiaiion, and a force of skilled work-
men are always on hand, iiiuler his supervision, to
attend to the re(|uir<raents of business He shoes
horses scientifically, according to the formation of the
foot, and is particularly successful with lame and
interfering horses, and in resetting shoes. Vr. Mc
Kiernan brings to hear a valuable exjieriencj of thirteen
years, and his services are constantly in demand by the

Eublic in general, and by turf men in particular. His
est recommendation as to aliilitv is ih.it, to no other
will I'rof. Hruneauofthe Montreal Veterinary College
intrust horses for shoeing.

a large amount of work on the following buildings, viz :
r>ouglas Sunday School building, St. Catherine street ;
Wilson 1% l'"riisi's building. St. Lawrence Main- street;
eleven residences on St I'rbiin street, twelve residences
on Kmily street, I irWeller's stores, corner Ontario street;
Kev. Dr dreen's residence St Lamberts, etc. Twenty-
live skilled workmen are employed Mr Frost is highly
regarded for his mechanicil skill, and those giving (jrders
to him will secure the greatest satisfaction.

STATE & CO.

AMONr; the leading and most reliable firms in this
section of Montreal, engaged in heating, phimbing
and roofing, is that of Messrs. Stale & Co , whose
store and workshops are situated at No. 101 Hleury
street. This business was established by State & Co.,
who were succeeiled by Messrs. Wilson & I'rost. In
1893 Mr. Kd. b'rost, a nephew of one of the former
partners, hecame sole proprietor, and is still conducting
the business under the old firm name of State tV: C"o.
Mr. I'.. Frost, who is a thoroughly practical steam fitter
and plumber, was born in Kngland, where he le.irnt his
trade, and was previously in the employment of Messrs.
Frost A Wilson, fie occupies a commodious first lloor
and basement, Oo x 20 feet in dimensions, the basement
being devoted to workshops, and the first tloor to stock.
Here he keeps a choice stock of lead and iron pipe,
water clo.sets. hydrants, sinks, boilers, S(^wer traps, wash
basins, and everything requisite for plumbing and heat-
ing. Mr. Frost also furnishes estimates and undertakes
the complete fitting up of buildings, and also attends
carefully to the manufacture of store fittings, tinsmithiag,
roofing, and electric bell-hanging. Only the best materials
are used, and the work produced is unsurpassed for
reliability and workmanship, while the prices are ex-
tremely moderate. Messrs. State & Co have lately done

A. DeBLOIS.

A.S an expert in the line of pattern and model making,
and turning, sawing, carving, etc, in wood, theri> is
no man in Nionlreal more deserving of the high
reputation hi; has won than Mr A Heiilois, whose estab
lishment is located at No 171 Nazareth street, corner of
Ottawa street. Mr. DuHlois was formerly a partner in
the firm of Day & Delilois, founders 'I'he business in
which he is now established was inaugurated in iSfj).
and, although one of the young concerns of this city, has
already est.ihlished a good patronage. Two hanils skilled
in the industrv conducted .ire employed, and besides
Mr. DeUloisis long experienced and very practical His
line of indestry embraces pattern and model making of
any and every description from designs furnished or
drawn by himself. All details are scrupulously followed,
and absolutely correct work is turned out. In addition
these works do all kinds of turning, sawing, carving,
moulding and every character of wood work. A specialty
is made of cast-iron railing for buikliugs, and ornanietitiil
castings are also m.^de. All orders are given the most
prompt atteni\,'i, .nd this establishment is well eipiipped
with all ti- .Is and appliances known to the business. The
premises occupied are a commodious second Hoor, 30 x .|o
feet, where ample facilities are had for carrying on the
work in all its features, and steam is employed as the
motive power of the establishment. Mr DeBlois w.is
born at Kaniouraska, province of ( Juebec, but has bettn
a resident of .Montreal for the past thirtysi.ven years.
He is a member of St. Joseph's Society, an active, ener-
getic businessman and well and favorably known.

establishment was moved to its present location, No. 1S50
and 18.V Notre Hame street, in May, iHg^, where it oc-
cupies three floors and a basement, each of which is 30
X 50 feet. The first fioor is devoted to offices and show
rooms for clothing, gents' .'.irnishings, hats, caps, etc.
The second Hoor is a department of boys' clothing, while
the third lloor is used for factory purposes, where large
quantities of work is turned out. In the custom depart-
ment fifteen hands are employed, and seven in the show-

DIRECT SUPPl," ASSOCIATION.

ONF among the pro^i '^■■■'t -md important mercantile
establishments of Niontreal is tliat known as the
Direct Supply Association, wholesale and retail
manufacturers of clothing, and of which concern Mr.
Moore is proprietor. The house was founded nine
years since and succeeded to by the present pro-
prietor in May. 181)2. Mr. Moore is a native of Yorkshire,
and came direct to Montreal three years ago. The

rooms department. This comjiany turns out nothing but
high class clothing, l)oth in the quality of goods, trim-
mings and workmanship. Orders are executed with
great promptness and s.-;tisfaction. The house displays
a very large and splendid line of gentlemen's furnishings,
and as well in all goods embraced in the business. The
stock is very f'lll end complete, and, through the just
methods of (?' 't 'isiness and the superiority of its
manufactvres aim the excellence of stock carried, the
establishment has attracted and maintains a most liberal
and excellent patronage.

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TIIICHM IS no store in MonlrcMl wliicli is mure widely
known by all classes in llie coininunity, wlialevcr
their a(;e or conclilion, than that of Mr It. N Mc-
Calluin, importer and dealer m stationery, fancy (joods,
toys, etc., at Nos j.;j7 aiul .:.;.;') St. (."atherinestreel, with
branch at the cornerof St. Catherine street and (ireen ave.
It is the largest business of its kind in the city, and is
recognized as a toy bazaar and fancy goods emporium
combined. Mr. ^Ict'.iUnm established this business in
1876, and, having had long experience in this special line

he sixjn acquired a largo, substantial ar<l permanent
patronage Recognizing the promising future of Cote
St. Antoine, in 18.S.S he opened there a liraiich, so as to
better meet the growing reiiuirmenls o( the trarle. The
main siore occupies aground Hoor and basement, each
25 X 120 h.'et in dimensions, while .mother grounti llo.jr,
2sx-,o, is utilized for the branch. These are splKiulidly
fitted up and are stocked to overflowing in all depart-
ments. J''or toys, lancy goods, field and parlor games,
fireworks, Indian curiosities baskets and all kinds of
novelties we commend you to McC.dlum's. Toys and
fancy goods are imported direct from France, (iermany,
England, Switzerland and tlie i:nited States at the open-

ing of every season and there is always something new,
novel and rare at this store which cannot fail to please.
An ample corps of courteous assistants contribute to the
satisfactory operations of the house. Mr McCalliini is
a 'eader in low prices, and always foremost in intro-
ducing novelties.

HARLINC, RONALD & CO.

Till'', immense development during recent years of the
import anil export trade of the port of Montreal has
been greatly due to the enterpri.se of her commission
merchants and ship brokers, as well as to the excellent
facilitii-'S afforded to the largest class of ocean steamships
to promptly secure outward-bound cargoes. In this con
nectii'U, special attention is directed to the well-known
and reliable house of Messrs Ilarling, Kunald & Co , No.
213 Commissioners street, who have gained an enviable
reputation with shippers for the prompt manner in which
they secure and place freights for foreign or domestic
ports. This business was establishcid by Messrs. Thos.
Harling and James R. Ronald in 1800 ; and despite a
somewliat recent commerci.il existence, there are few. if
any, houses in the Canadian Metropolis whose reputa-
tion stands higher or whose facilities and connections are
of a more exclusive order. The firm load and charier
vessels of every descripti.in, and procure freight for the
ocean, river and coast trade. Mr. Harling (the senior
partner) makes his home in Kngland's great seaport.
..iverpool; Mr. Ron.ild being the residiMit Canadian
manager of the interests of the house. The latter named
gentleman is a native of (ilasgow and for sixteen years
prior to -ettling in Montreal was in the employ of the
well-know n Cunard Steamship (.'ompany at their Nova
Scotia agi^ncy in Halifax The members of this reput
able firm nave always taken a creditable part in the ad-
vancement .'f the commercial interests of Montreal, and
obviously have a thorough knowledge of the shipping
trade in all its branches. In all transactions they will lie
found just anil liberal, ever anxious f<jr lh<^ benefit of
patrons, and in all respects pri pared to ofler advantages
and facilities in keeping with an honorable ,i:id energetic
policy.

R. CHARLEBOIS.

FEW establishments in mercantile life occupy more
general attention in these days of tasteful attire
than that devoted to the manufacturi! and sale of
male garments, for at no period during itsentire history
has the tailor's art been more highly appreciated or
better understood than at the present day. Among the
many popular and prosperous houses devoted to this

important branch of industry in Montreal and well
worthy of more than passing notice is that of Mr. K.
Charlebois, merchant tailor, whose well ordered estab-
lishment is most centrally located at No. iHycj Notre
Dame street. This representative concern was founded
in 18S.', and during the intervening ye.iis to the present,
a large, substanti.il and iiifluenti.il ti.ule has been de-
veloped by its active and progressive proprietor. The
premises occupy a three-sto.'y building. 24 x Co feel in
dinu'iisions, admirably adapted for storage, display and
sales purposes- Here is constantly exhibited a carefully
selected stock of Knglish, Trench and Cierman fabrics
in all the late.U s;yles and patterns. All gooils made by
this house are characterized l.y artistic cut and most
careful work.nanship and the facilities of the house for
the prompt fulfilment ol orders are unsurpassed and
embrace a force ot from twenty-five to thirty expert
operators, whose labors are all conducted under the per-
simal supervision of the proprietor, who is alw.ays 'breast
of the times in inerything that will improve the ■ 'ities
of the house for the production of the fines'
in everv respect. Parties Ii,'ing iii or visiting
desirous of purchasing a supply of new attir.
Mr. Charlebois always ready to offer indnct,.. in

prices and workmanship not easily duplicated else-
where, while in [xjint of fit, finish, fabric .and f.ishion,
satisf.iction is guaranteed in every particular. Mr.
C'harlebois is a native of Montreal and prob.ibly caters
to the wants of more leaders of fashion and tasteful
attire than any sartorial artist in the "Metropolis of
Canada.''

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HENDERSON & LOVELACE.

ONE oi the oUlest and most reliablt; h "uses in this
section ol Montreal. a< tively engageil inil'e importa-
tiim and sale of coal, coke, etc., is that of Messrs.
Henderson & l.oveiace. whose ofiiceand yard are located
at No. <o St. Lambert Hill This business was established
in r.s63 by Messrs. |. M. Henderson and E. M. l.oveiace,
who conducted it till i-S8(i. when Mr. Henderson died,
after an honorable and successful career. Mr. l.oveiace
continued the business under ihe old firm name of "Hen-
erson & Lovelace." and his trade now extends throughout
all sections of Montreal and its vicinity. The ) ards, which
are equipped with every convenience, are situated at St.
Lambert Hill, Fortification Lane, with storage yards at
Griffentown, which last have an .area of 20,000 sipiare
feet Mr. I.ovel.ace handles chiefly the best brands of
anthracite and bituminous coal, including Lehigh.
Sydney, Spring Hill. Scotch and Smith's coal, also
superior coke, fire bricks antl iMiglish pipe clay. His
sales amount to .iver 20,000 tons of coal annually, and
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and free froiii slate and other inipuriiii's. Orders for a
Ion or a car lot are promptly filled at the lowest ruling
market prices, and every effort is made to >;ive entire
satisfaction to patrons Mr Lovelace was born in Surrey,
KnRland, but has resided in Montreal for the last forty
years. He is highly regarded in trade circles for his
business ability and strict integrity, and is a member of
the Hoard of Trade All coal purchased of Mr. Lovelace
is guaranteed to maintain the highest standard of ex-
cellence, coming as it does from some of the most noted
collieries in the world. The Telephone call of the office
is 1042.

C. A. HOLLAND & SON.

THE oldest established and one of the most reliable
houses in Montreal in its line is th.t of Mr. G. A.
Holland & Son, importers of paper hangings, fancy
goods and beads, and manufacturers of bask' is and
de.ilerB in lacrosses, whose offices and salcsrnums are
situated at 1758 and 1700 Notre Dame street This
extensive business was established in 184.) by Mr. G. A.
Holland, who died in July, 18H2, after a long, successful
and honorable career, He was succeeded by his son.
Mr. C. (". Holland, who is now conilucting the business
under the old firm name of CL A. Holland & Son. Mr.
Holland has been brought up in this business, and is
thoroughly conversant with the reiluireinents of the most
critical customers. He occupies a substantial four-story
and basement building, 35 x 70 feet in area, and the
assortment includes highly colored parlor and drawing
room papers with beautiful dados and friezes to match,
rich library paperings, felt. Lincrusta Walton and other
paper hangings of all grades and shades. Here also is a
superior stock of fancy goods, baskets, beads, etc., while
Mr. Holland likewise deals and trades in Indian merchan-
dise. Mr. Holland imports direct from the most cele-
brated French. British and Cerman houses, and is
always the first in Montreal to display the latest novelties
in paper hangings and fancy gooils, and the trade, which
is both wholesale and retail, extends throughout the
entire Dominion. Mr. Holland formerly conducted a
musical instrument business, but on the death of his
father he assumed control of this department. He is a
native of Montreal and is widely known in trade circles
for his business ability and just methods. Ten clerks
and assistants are employed in this establishment and
there are also several travelling salesmen on the road.

FINLAYSON, HIRSCH & CO.

AKF.PRKSKNTATIVK and the most noted hous^ in
its line in the city of Montreal, is that of Messrs.
Kinl.iyson. Ilirsch & Co.. distillers and importers,
whose offices, salerooms and distillery are situated a.
505 St. I'aul street This extensive business was founded
several years ago by Mr. I'lnl.iyson, who conducted it
till 1887, when he was succeeded by the present firm of
Messrs. Finlayson, Hirsch & fo. The co-partners,
Messrs A. M. Finlayson, J. & K. Hirsch. have had long
experience in the handling and distilling of Old Tom (lin,
and possess an accurate knowledge ol the reiiuireinents
of jobbers, retailers and a critical public. The premises
occupied comprise a spacious four-story and basement
stone building, 40x125 feet in area, the basement being
devoted to customs bonded goods, the first floor to offices
and salesrooms and shipping department, the second to
distilling, while the third and fourth are utilized for
storage purposes. Messrs, Finlayson. Hirsch & Co. are
the only distillers of " Old Tom Clin" in Canada, and are
sole proprietors of the celebrated Jubilee Kye whiskey,
and also supply ginger wine, brandies, cherry whiskey,
etc. They import direct from the most celebrated
Eurnpean houses, champagnes, clarets, ports, sherries,
Irisli and Scotch whiskies, cordials, brandies, Jamaica
rum, etc , in wood and bottle, which are offered to
customers at extremely low prices. Only first-class
wines and liquors are handled, and the trade of the
house, which is strictlywholesale. extends throughout the
entire Dominion, from Halifax to Victoria, H. C Mr.
J. Hirsch was born in (iermany. while Messrs Fin-
layson and 1< Hirsch are Canadians. They are hon-
orable, able and liberal business men, whose success in
this important business is as substantial as it is well-
deserved. The telephone call is 1675. and the cable
address, " Finlayson."

SCHWOB BROS.

THE leading representative house in its special line in
Canada is that of Schwob Hros., manufacturers and
importers of watches and diamond dealers. The
headquarters of the firm are in Switzerland. Rue Leo-
pold Robert. Chaux-deFondsand manufactories in Tav-
annes and Neufchatel in that country and were establish-
ed by thu Messrs. Schwob's ancestors. These factories are
among the largest of the kind in Europe and employ from
joo to 600 skilled hands. The firm have a branch house
40 Maiden line, N. Y., and also in this city at 1685
Notre Dame street, which is under the entire control of Mr.
M. M. Schwob, who succeeded to it in 1889 and has since

conducted it under the original firm name. The house
has been established here 25 years and is not only the
oldest but most reliable and responsible in its line in the
city. A heavy stock of watches and diamonds is carried
and a tr.ade widely dillused through C^anada is supplied.
The ullice and salesroom are 50 x do feet and all the sur-
roundings are in perfect keeping with the character of
the business. The following is a list of some of the prin-
cipal marks and goorls for which tlu'y h.ive entire control
in the Dominion of Canada; Lode Association Ouvriere.
Agassii, Hillodes, The '■ Longines" Watch, Little Daisy,
Hijoii, New Haven, Plan. Heatrice, Indianapolis. Geneva
Timing & Repeating Co.. Tavanne Watch F.ictorv. Mr.
Schwob is a native of Alsace, but has resided in Montreal
since 1868 and is a wt^U known member of the Hoard of
Trade and prominent in the best commercial circles.

McARTHUR & CO.

Tins business was established eighteen years ago by
Messrs T. R McArthur and H. A. Wilson, who
conducted it until 18.S.), when Mr. T R McArthur
became sole proprietor, and is still conducting the enter-
prise under the old name of McArthur & Co. The prem
ises occupied. 1S07 Notre Dame street and 5 and 7
Dollard street, comp-^ise a superior four story building,
125x30 T'et in dimensions, with handsome stone front,
the whole of which is utilized for storage and sales-
rooms. Messrs. McArthur & Co manufacture a superior
quality of white lead, colored paints, etc.. principally for
the use of painters and decorators. They are also im-
porters of dry colors, varnishes, window glass (plain and
ornamental), bronze powders, pumice-stone, satuipaper,
glues, etc , foreign and domestic paint and varnish-
brushes of every variety. The/ represimt the Standard
Varnish Company's (New York) IClastic.i, and Hutcher's
Boston Wax I'olish for interior and exterior wofldfinish.
In fact, they have everything required for the use of the
trade ; also specialties for household use, such as ready-
mixed paints, enamel paints, kalsomine, wall tints, gild-
ing, etc. The artist-material department compn-.es oil
colors in collapsible tubes; moist colors in pans, cakes
and tubes ; colors for painting on China, mihogany and
Japanned-tin boxes; oil and w.-iter colors complete, can-
vasses, drawing paper, academy and canvas boards,
drawing inks, crayons, flower and landscape studies,
chromo lithographs, set-squares, drawing boards, etc.,
from the well-known firms of Geo. Rownev & Co ,
Windsor & Newton, Reeves Sons and others, of London,
England; Lefrance & Co., of Paris, and leading Amer-
ican dealers.

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THE F. CARSTENS MAN'FG CO.

AMONCi the ni.iny imlustrial establishments in tliib
cily that of th« F. ("arstens ManufacturinR Co, i&
\v<'ll deservinf; of mention. The business was estab-
lished twelve years ayo i»t No. j lileury street, antl in
iSqi a removal made to the prem.ses now occupied
at CSO Crai.i» street. Mr. Carstens, proprietor and
founder of the business, is a native of Germany and
came to the city of New York in i!;G4, and fourteen
years ago to Montreal. lie is a thorough-going, active
business man, and during his business career has always
enjoyed success and prosperity. He occupies part of the
second and all of tlu- ..urd tloors of the building at the
above address and is well e.juipped with all the special
tools and appliances rei uisile for turning out work of a
superior char.icler, and in the different departments em-
ploys a stall of vorknien. Mr. Carstens manu-
factures a gen irtment of morocco, satin and
plush cases and . ;jr watches, jewelry, silverware,
etc ; also jewel ai. dressing cases and writing desks,
and fancy boxes of every description. His trade comes
from the city and all the surrounding sections of coun-
try, und is large and of the most substantial ch.ir-
acter. He learned his trade in his native Germ.iny, and
IS constantly introducing new ideas and styles in cases,
trays, etc., and as a conseijuence his goons are always in
.Tctive demand. Mr. Carstens is popularly known in the
best business circles, and h a Koyal .\rch Mason and a
member of the Canadian O.der of Foresters.

J. K. MACDONALD.

THE oldest and best known concern in its line in
Montreal is that of Mr. j. K, M.icdonald. Its age
and its able conduct really make it the leader in tlie
business which it represents. Mr. Macdonald was born
in Scotland, but came to Montreal in i-S^", where he has
been a continuous resident since. He is a practical man
in all the features and details of the liusiness pursued by
him. The house was tounded as long agti as iS<(iS, and
has done business at its present location for the last
seven years Mr. Macdonald s location is at Nos. 7O2
and 7C>4 Craig street, west of Victoria Squan.', and is a
favorable one for the business. His premises comprise a
flat ii)o X 30 feet used for his line of ni,inufacture, which
is well equipped with all the latest machinery, tools and
appliances He is a practic.il house and steamboat bell-
hanger, locksmith and general blacksmith manufactures
contractors' iron work, railway baggage trucks and does
all kinds of electrical 1 "pairing, etc. All orders for any
kind of job work in his line ,Tre promptly executed and in
the best style, at r-asonable prices, Mr. Macdonald

furnishes estimates on any kind of work and follows
specifications carefully in all details ICight highly skilled
mechanic are employed constantly. Tins concern en
joys a large and lucrative patronage, and. as well a most
excellent reput.ition lor the ch.iracter ot.work turned out
I'raise to whom praise is due, is just and not laudation,
hence this brief review of t'.'e industrial concern in
question.

ALFRED SMALL & CO.

ONE of the newest .ulditions in tlie woollen trade in the
city of Montreal is that of Messrs .Mfrcd Small A:
Co., importers of woollens and tailors' trimmings,
whose office and salesrooms are at i) ^t Helen street
This business has only recently been established by Mr.
Alfred Small and (; Arthur Shaw. Mr. Shaw was born
in lluddersheld, lingland, but has resided in Montreal
for the hst ten years, and has been engaged all his life in
the wholesale woollen trade. Messrs Alfred Small &
Co. have influential connections with several of the most
noteil woollen manuf.acturing houses of Clreat Urit.iin
and (~anada, and are always the first in Montreal todisp'ay
the latest novelties and fabrics. They import direct ami
handle only tirstclass and desirable suitings, cloths,
vestings, worsteds, cassimeres, cheviots, overcoatings,
etc., and the highest gr.ades of tailors' trimmings, which
are offered to the trade at the lowest possible price.s.
The premises occupied comprisetwo spacious floors, each
being 03x100 feet in dimensions, fully eqiiip|ied with
eiery convenience and facility. Orders are carefully
filled, and the trade of the iicnise, whi- h is steadily
increasing, now extends throughout the entire Dominion
Mr. A Small was born in England. He is a brother of
.Mr, IC .\. Small, wholesale clothier, one uf .Montreal's
most prominent c itizens. Messrs. .Small & Shaw are
highly regarded lor their sterling integrity, and we
predict for this house a pnsperous and successful career.

C. R. PHILLIPS & CO.

ONE of the most successful houses in its line in Montreal
IS that of Messrs C. K. I'hillips iV Co., maiuifactiirt^rs
of mouldings, picture frames and mirrors, whose
f.ictory and salesrcnnis are situated at i.|,S McCiill street.
The Cobban \Iaiiufacturing Co lirst commenced bnsiiuss
at Toronto in this line, and in ih^o opened a branch in
Montreal, Mr C. K. Phillips being the manager. ICventu-
ally in October 1X02, Mr. rhillips purchased the Montreal
Branch, and is now conducting the business under the
title of "C. K, rhillips & Co." Mr. Phillips has long

experience, and possesses an intimate knowledge of the
designing and manufacture of all kinds of artistic mould,
ings, picture fiames, etc. The premises coiii;ii.se a
spacious four-story and basement building, the basement
and lirst floor being 25X ijo feet in area and the oilier
floors 25x65 feet in size. .Mr. Phillips manufactures
mouldings, picture frames and mirrors, and also keeps on
hand a splendid assortment of steel engravings, etchings,
photogravures, artotype engravings, photographs, oleo-
graphs, etc . and attends carefully to fine picture and
show card framing and the production of mantel mirrors
and bamboo goods, a specialty being made of plate
glass mirrors and mouldings, and the trade of the house
extends throughout the Province of Ouebec. Skilled
h.inds are employed and only lirst class goods are turned
out, and complete satisfaction is guaranteed the most
critical patrons ,Mr. Phillips is an honorable and able
business man, and we predict for him a steadily in-
creasing patronage.

MRS. OHREN.

ONE of the most popular business establishments in
this city is that of Mrs. Ohren, the well known
importer of fancy goods, toys, etc. Mrs. Ohren
has been established in business since 186^, and com-
menced on .Notre I lame street. In 1S7C she removed to
St, James street, and two ye.irs after, back again to Notre
name street, ,iiui in May l.ist to the splendid store 40x100
feet in dimensions now occupied at njoi) Notre Dame street
Everything about this popular establishment is conduct-
ed systematically and a I ,rge and varied stock of ICuro-
,iean and .Vmerican toys and fancy goods, notions etc, is
always carried. Four polite, attentive assistants are kept
constantly employed, and in the busy season the number
is incre.ased Keasonable prices is the rule in this store
and every attention is paid to patrons. Mrs Ohren
has resideo in .Montreal many years, and is well and
popnl.irly known as a business woman of energy, sag.acitv
and enterprise. Her store 13 made conspicuous by a
large top over the door.

WM. WARE & SONS.

SHCCICSS in any branch of trade or in any busi-
ness calling is due, not so much to the oppor-
tunilies offered, as to the re.idy tact and energy
which can take adv image of them when presented. These
remarks are peculiarly applicable to Mr. Win, Ware,
who is manager of the Montreal branch of the well
known produce commission house of Wm. Ware iV
Sons, of No. jf)3 I'roduce Exchange, N. Y. Cily. The

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business here was founded about five years since, and
is located at No. 17 St. I'eter street. The premises
include four floors of a building 25 x no feet in diinen-
sions provided with all conveniences and modern
appliances, (cold storage inchukul), and they are pre-
pared at all times to supply shippers with produce of
all kinds in anv quantities. They also invite consign-
inents, guaranteeing the best market prices to consign-
ers, and moderate charges. To give onr readers some
idea of the amount of produce handled yearly by th s
house, we would state that in iSij.; they received no
less than 100.000 cheeses, o( which 77.060 were export-
ed to (ireai Uritain, in 1S91 they exported tothesame
country .H.056 Thev deal principally ir. butter, clieese,
lard, tallow and other farm produce and the facilities
enjoyed by this house both as to ample capital and
inlluential connections are unsurpassed. The managing
head of the house here is Mr. Win. Ware. He is ,1
native of Belfast, Ireland, whence he removed to New
York, where he resided for twenty years and hve years
ago came to this city He is prominently identified
with the Hoard of' Trade of this citv, and is also a
member of the N V I'roduce ICxchange, Personally
Mr. Ware stands high in business and social circles
and is regarded by the community generally as one of
our most worthy and inlluential merchants.

A. DESCARY.

ALTHOUGH but a short time h.is elapsed since Mr,
A. Hescary opened his business establishment at
iC)z<) Notre D.ime street, it hasaciiuued a popularity
and secured a patronage which enlilles it to prominent
mention. Mr. liescary inaugurated the business M.ay
ist iSi)3, and from the outset success his rewarded his
ably directed efforts His experience in haiullmg and
dealing in cigars extends over a period o( many years.
For six ye,irs he was with A. Nathan (Ui St. Lawrence
Main street, and nine years manager of the rigar and
tob.acco department of the house of Dnfrcsne it Mon-
genais, and is well and prominently known in the best
business circles. The premises occupied by Mr. Descary
are ,)o x 125 feet. The salesroom is litli'd up with orna-
mental fixtures and silver-mounli' I pl.ile gl.iss show cases,
etc, , and is admirablv adapted for the Inisiness. Mr
Uescary is a direct iinporter of cig.irs and tobaccos, and
carries an unnsuallv large stock of goods, comprising all
the leading brands of tin Havana cigars, also Ameru an
and Canadian cigars, and the best fine cut and plug
chewing tobacco, cigarettes and everything in the line
of smokers' articles and tobacconists' goods. He makes
a speci,ilty of Kreuch tohaccogrou n and raised in l-'rance,
and supplies a large trade throughout the jirovinces of

Ontario and Quebec, the business being both wholesale
and retail. Mr. Descary was born in (^ote de Nieges,
Quebec, and has been a resident of Montreal many years
and is a prominent member of many societies.

STANDARD JOINERY WORKS.

THIC numerous large buildings that have been erected
in Montreal during the last few ye.irs have done
much towards advancing the carjientering trade to
its present prosperous condition. In this connecti'.m we
desire to refer to .Mr. O I' Skallevold, whose Stand-
ard Joinery Works are situated at 11 2 St. I'eter street,
corner Notre I lame street Mr Skallevold was born in
Norway, where he learned the trade of carpenter and
builder. He carried on business in Norway for about
ten vears and eventually, in j!<S(-. came to Montreal and
w,is employed by the linns of Messrs. Kulherford & (?o.,
and Simpson iS: I'eel, In iSyo he commenced business
on his own account and makes a specialty of store and
ollice lutings and wood work for electrical purposes. He
likewise attends carefully to all kinds ol carpentering,
joinenng, cabinet making, and undert,ikes repairing,
personally supervising all work, at reasonable prices.
He occupies a l.irge one story building, 100 x 30 feet in
size, fully supplied with modern tools and machinery.
Here he employs twelve skilled workmen, and can al-
ways (inote satisfactory prices on all cl.isses of interior
wood work, ,ind has lately lilted up several large city
stores and residences to tiie entire satisf.action of patrons.
.\1r. Skallevold promptly furnishes estimates for all
ilescriptions of wood work at the lowest possible prices
cousislent willi the best materials and superior workman-
ship, lie is widely known for his promptness and just
method-, ,ind «e predict for him a very successful career.
The lied Telephone call of the ollice is 2287.

ALFRED J. BRICE.

THI'" immense develop"ii-nt, during recent years of
the ex[)ort trade of the I'ort of Montieal has been
greatly due to the enterprise and activity of its
commission merchants. .Vmong the best known houses
engiiged ill this line may be mentioned that of Alfred
I. ifrice, butter and cheese exiiorter, and dealer in all
kinds of Can.idian produce. The business was founded
by this gintleman in 1S70, nearly a iiu.irter of a cen-
tury ago. riie premises compnse the ground floor
and basement of a building .Vi x 130 feet in dimensions,
and here every convenience is to be h.id for the proper
storag.3 anil preservation of perishable goods consigned
to his rare. The trade is very large and extends
throughout the Iioininioii, and he invites correspondence

and guarantees consigners liberal advances on their
goods, and prompt and satisfactory sales effected with
moderate charges. He makes a specialty of creamery
butter and cheese, and is prepared at all times to take
orders and deliver the same in any port in the world,
A-hile his facilities in regard to ample capital and
influential connections enable him to offer unsurpassed
inducements to his patrons. He gives steady employ-
ment to six expert assistants. Mr. Hrice is a native
of Somersetshire, Kngland, but came to this city
twenty-three years ago and has since resided and done
business here. He is a prominent member of the
Board of Trade and Corn Kxchange, and throughout
his business career he has- maintained a high reputa-
tion as an honorable aiiu re'iable merchant.

JOSEPH E. H. QUIPP.

IN no branch of industry, either professional or mer-
cantile is there reijuired so great a degree of practical
knowledge .and experience, as in that so ably repre-
sented by Mr. Joseph !•'. H Qui|ip, the dispensing
and family chemist of No. 95 Win ':,or street. Mr. Quipp
founded his business h>;re in i.'i'jo, moving into his
present eligible location in the early part of the present
year. The premises are finely located on the corner,
and comprise a h.indsome buiUling, adorned with an
imposing front, the lower floor of which, 20x52 in di-
mensions, is devoted to store purposes. It is elegantly
fitted up, and two skilled assist, mis are employed. The
stock carried embraces pure fresh drugs, chemicals, pro-
prietary medicines of acknowledged merit, toilet and
fancy articles, foreign and domestic mineral waters for
medicinal purposes, surgical appliances, in fact every
article that goes to make up the stock of a iirst-class
pharmacy. The prescription department is provideti
with all the hitest ajipliances for insuring accuracy in
compounding physicians prescriptions and family recipes,
none but the purest and freshest of drugs and other
materials an,' use I, and the utmost care and pains are
taken to avoid errors of any kind. His store is patronized
by the best people in this section of the city, and physi-
cians, as a rule, who have patients in the viciniiy send
their prescriptions here to be ni.ade up. feeling sure that
no mistakes will be made. Mr. Qiiipii is a n.Uive of
l-.ngland wlienci^ he CTine to the Domiiiion some 1 z years
ago, and was educateil and graduated from the Quebec
College of rii.irnuuy, taking high honors in his class.
He ha? had seven years of prictical expi-rieiice in his
business, having been for thai period managing clerk for
the well-known druggist K. C>. Devins. He is an ex-
member of the Council of the College of I'harmacy and is
to-day a leading* Montreal exponent of his profession,

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EMILE DEMERS.

ONE of the best known amontj the relialile Imokscllcrs
in Montreal is Mr llmilo 1 >eniers, whose handsome
and altractivL-ly litted n|) store is at Km Notre
Damt; street. The l)nsinrss he is now conducting with
such marked skill and ability was established in ih>0 by
Trudel .t Duiners, and on the death of his partner in
iSyo he succeeded to the entire control. 'I'hi; store pre-
sents the ample dimensions of J3 x So feet, an:i is
admirably arranged and contains a large and valuable
assortment of books in varions bindings, upon all sub-

WM. MACKENZIE.

THE leading stock brokers of Montreal, include among
their number Mr. Wm. Mackenzie, whose ofiice is
No, <>S St, I'rancois Xavier St, Mr. Mackenzie is
one of the most widely known and enterprising business
men in the city and one of the most popular in (inancial
circles. He li.is been established in business a period of
25 years and in tli.it time dt.-velopetl a conne<:ti<in among
the leatling capitalists .lud investors whose conlidence in
his judicious managenu-nt has ever been retained and
transacted business for his clients, bttth reliably and
satisfactorily. Mr. Mackenzie transacts a general stock
busines'- and gives special attention to stocks an,l bonds
and ail securities listed by and de.dt in at the Mon'real
and Toronto Stock b.xchange, lie also buys and sell; .-"
order. Municipal and (iovernnient bonds, etc., and in-
vestnu-nt securities of e\ery kind, Mr. ^^ackenzie is a
gentleman of mitidlc age, .iiid is a native of this city, of
Scotch parjuta^e.

jects, history, tr.ivei, science, biography, etc, also devo-
tional and religious books, church ornaments, and an
endless v.iriety of stationery, olhce supplies, blank books,
and fancy .irlules that belong to the business, Mr,
Demers is a direct importer ot books and fancy articles,
etc, from Ivurope and the l.'iiited Stales and supplies a
large trade, lie is a business man of energy and enter-
prise, an I throughout his business career has always
sust.iined a high reputation. He was born in <?anada,
in llenrivillr, 1'. (,i. and has resided in Montreal many
years, and i-i a proininenl member of the Chamber of
Commerce,

T. PiLGRIM.

ONK of the most progressive young business men in
this city is .\lr. T. I'llgrim, who has acquired a
wide celebrity as ,'i general engr.aver and is doing a
l.irge and pros[)erous l>usiness loc;itt;d at i-jO St. James
street, Mr, I'llgriin was l)orn in London, ICngl.ind, and
came to Canada in 1SS3, He learned his trade in this
city and prior to eng-aging in business on his own
.iccount in August List, he was in the employ of Henry
Hirke & Co., jewelers and .-V. Nb)negeau, on St Lawrence
Main street, a jieriod of se\en years. He is one of the
best engravers in the city .and his splendid work is highly
commendi'd. Work for the trade is done promptly and
his specialty is engraving on gold, silver, metals, etc., and
executes monograms, names, initi.als, .arms, crests, wedding
and invitation cartls, etc., in the highest style of the art
and as a Imsiness man will be found prompt .and reliable.

M. R. McKENZlE.

THIS business was established thirteen years ago as the
Heaver Oil Co , of which Mr, M, K, ^IcKenzie is the
proprietor. Mr, McKenzie is a native of North New
Liverpool, Ouebec, bn' came to Moiitre.d in i.s.So, where
he founded his present business. He has had a lengthy
experience in the manufacture of oils, for various
purposes, ha\ing fully etpiij^ped himself by .1 long course
m chemistry uii.ler private instruction and afterw.irds
was long identified with tlit; oil business previous to
entering in the line on his t)wn account. His specialty is
the mannf.icttire and sale of castor, m.achine, electric and
centrifug.d oils. He also nianiif.ictures cylinder, engine,
spindle, loom, wiiol, leather and harness, and deals in
animal and fish oils. He has .agents tliroiii;hout
the Dominion of Canada, who both liandle the pro-
ducts and look after the interests of the trade. 'I'hi' pre-
mises at present occupicil by Mr. McKenzie are located
at 500 St, I'aul street, which comprise a ground lloor and
basement, 30x200 feet Hut the growing demands of
the business are such that he is com(ielled to seek nion;
commodious ipiarters ami early in iSc),| he will thcTeforo
remove his manufacturing plant to one of several sites he
has in view, where increased railway facilities will be at
hand. The shipping department of the concern, however,
will remain ill the city. The est.ibliahment has a boiler
capaiity ^if .;,ooo g.illons (»f oil at a time and the oils
manufactured l-'V Mr. VcKenzie bear a high reputation,
aud as a, cuusei^ueuce he eiiju) » u splendid trade.

W. ANDREWS COLLINS.

Ml )NTK l'..\l/S sn|>erior geogr.iphical position, railroad
f.icilities and great advant.iges as a centre of trade
h.ive conduced to the concentration in her midst
of an extensive lumber trade. One of the acknowledged
leaders in the hard\yootl branch of this trade is Mr. \V.
Andrews Collins wholesale dealer in .\iiierican hard-
woods, whose ollice is situated at 214 St, J.imes street,
and storage yard at I'ointe St. Charles. Mr. Collins es-
tablished this busiiu;ss in i.S'io, and his traile now
extends throughout the entire nominion, but principally
with the cities of Montreal, Oiiebec, Toronto, Ottawa,
and Kingston, He imjiorts direct from the Southern
States and handles ijuiirteretl o.ik, walnut, whitewood,
clutrry, basswood, maple, etc , and makes a specialty oi
selling in carlo. id lots oul\'. Orders .are tilled with care
and dispatch at the lowest possible prices, and his sales
this year will amount to over 3,000,000 feet of hardwoods,
besides his large white wood tr.atie, wdiich is .also one of
Ins specialties. Only carefully selected and choice lumber
is handled, and he is no\^' transacting a hea\ y l)U'>iness
in maple and b.isswood. H.isswood is now used exten-
sively by cigar box manufacturers and also largely for
picture frame mouldings instead of Spanish cedar, which
is loo expensive, Mr, Collins likewise deals Largely in
walnut and ipi.irtered oak, and has just shipped a large
lot for theCioveriiinent Buildings at Ouebec. Mr, Collins
w.is born in Dublin, Ireland, but h.is lived in Canada fir
the List twenty fn-e yiMrs, and is highly regardeil in trade
circles for his business ability anil just methods. He is
ail old luembcT of the Toronto <,_)ueen's Own Rifles, also
i.:tli \"ork \'olunteers, r,nd w.as employed by the (iovern-
nient in emigration work in the North-West. .Mr. Collins
was for several years Eastern manager for Messrs. A. M.
Uodge & Co., of New York.

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D. ASPINALL.

AN enterprise which lias onjos cii a prosperous career
of 13 years is that in which Mr. I). Aspinall is en-
gaged. The business was established on Bleury St.,
hy Mr. G. S. Aspinall and Cue years af;<> a removal was
made to the spacious premises now occupied, Nos. 187,
189 and 191 I'ortitication l.ane and extfndinf,' through to
No. OSS Craig street. In 1890, Mr. D. Aspinall succeed-
ed to the business. He manufactures for the trade and
to order, railroad, steamboat and warehouse trucks of all
S'zes, also portable forges, (ire escapes, etc., and ("ills
orders from all parts of the provinces of Ontario and
(.Jnebec, In this city, among the buildings on which he
has placed (ire escapes, ,ire: The City Hotel, Noire
1 >,ime street : the Winship Cigar factory, St. Paul street ;
WK'tinore Shoe Co. building, St. Maurice street; James
O'lir en building, Victori,i Square : Simmons building,
Vitre St. ; Vinehurg & Co. building, St I'aul street; the
Canadian Rolled I'laie Co building and many others,
his work being fully warranted and in every instance the
best satisfaction has been expressed. Mr. Aspinall, who
was liorn in Vorkshire. LCiigl.ind, has resided in Mon
treal .^o years, and is well and popularly known. He is a
prominent member of the (iood feniplars and the Sons
of I'jigland

HUGHES & STEPHENSON.

THE firm of Messrs. Hughes and Stephenson. No
747 Craig street, has achieved an eNcellen* reputation
and their est.iblishment is recognized as the le.iding
one in its line m the city. Uolh Messrs. J \V. Hughes
and W .\, Stephenson are expert sanitary engineers.
They occupy two -.p.acious (loors and a basement,
each being 100x35 feet in area, and keep constantly
on hand a choice stock of iron and lead pipe, closets,
hydrants, urinals, bath tubs, sinks, etc.. and make
a specialty of I'ei'bles ['atent Needle Gas Governor
liuriur. Patent Revolving Ventilators, .Mcl.elland's
Patent .Vnti-Siphon Trap Vent, Fletcher's Patent Gas
I'ires. The Globe Patent Ventilating Cap, Bower's Patent
Self Sealing Sewage rt,ip, also cut off valve', for gas
mains and water filters for water tips, etc. The fitr's
goods received the higliest award at the Dominion
Sanitary ICxhibit rSSi and iSSj, and their stock is valued
,it liver #.!o.ooo. They also attend cirefulh" to hot w.ater
and steam heating, and, as locksiiiiihs, repair and make
electric, pneumatic and nieclianical bells, while they
likewise rep.iir guns and sporting goods. Messrs. Hughes
and Stephenson make a specialty of plumbing ,ind heat-
ing, and have (itted up many buililmgs in this vicinity.
Messrs. Hughes ami Stephenson are highly esteemed for
their mechanical skill andare verypopular in tradecircles.

DANIEL SEXTON.

THp; plumbing trade occupies a very important place
in the bn^iness circles of any large city, for upon
it more than any other depends to a great degree
the good health of the community. We wish to refer to
the well known plumber, gas and steam fitter, Mr Daniel
Sexton, whose place of business is located at No. ys St.
Peter street. The business was established by this gentle-
man some twenty years ago, and through the excellence
of his work and his fair business dealing lie has built up
a large intliiential trade. His premises com[)rise a com-
modious store and shop, .15 x 75 feet in tlinieiisioiis, pro-
vided with all the necessary tools and appliances peculiar
to his trade, together with a full stock of plumbers' sup-
plied of every description. In sanitary plumbing Mr.
Sexton is an expert ; he makes this a specially and his
long experience and pr.aclical skill are suHicient guaran-
tees of the prompt and faithful execution of all work
entrusted to him. Everything in the way of plumbing,
gas and steam fitting is executed and on terms as low as
IS consistent with good work Six competent assistants
are constantly employed and at tunes many more, whose
operations are conducted under the personal supervision
of the proprietor. Mr. Sexton w.as bred and born in this
city , in his youth he learned the trade which he now so
successfully follows, and he has won an enviable position
among his competitors in Montreal. He is widely known
in business and social circles and is a prominent member
of the Master Plumbers' Association.

JOHNSON 6l copping.

JOHN BAIRD & CO.

PRGMINENT among the commission merchants in
Montreal are Messrs. John Haird & Company, whose
lil.ice of business is locateil at No. 43 St. Francois
Xavier street This is one of the largest concerns of
the kind in (he city Its inception dates from 1870, when
it was founded by Mr John Baird In 1.S9J Mr. J. F'rerl.
Dorau became a partner, and the present firm was
formed. .Messrs. John B;iird t'i; ('ompan\' do a gener.il
produce commission business, ,ai:il .are agents and whole
s.ile dealers of Newfoundland, Nova Scoli.i. and West
India products, handling sugar, molasses, codfish, salmon,
Labrador and Cape Breton herrings, cod, cod liver ; ste.iin
refined, pale ami straw seal oils Tlu^y also export in
large <|uantities (lour, peas, oatmeal, pork, butter, cheese,
and other Canadian products, and their trade is one of
vast proportions. Mr Baiid is a native of Argyleshire,
Scotland, who came to thiscity -'3 years ago, and hasever
since been a proniinent figure in the commission trade of
Montreal He is .a menil er of (he committee of the Corn
Kxchange, Mr l>or,in, who is also a Mason, and a mem-
ber of (he Hoard of Trade, was formerly connected with
the National Bank of St. John, .\.U.

ON IC of the best known ,ind most enterprising firms in
.Montreal in their line of business is that of Johnson
I'i: (Jopping, carvers, gilders, etc., who occupy
premises at No. 74 j t>aig street, at thi old stand, first
door west of Victoria Square. The business so ably
represented by them was inaugurated in i->79 by A.
Bishop Stewart, who was succeeded by the present firm
of Johnson & (topping in April, i.Sy- The trade of this
concern is liotli wholesale and retai.. principally in the
city. The premises occupieii comprise one (lat and base-
ment, being 100 x 35 feel, which is well filled up and
which affords all conveniences fci conducting the large
business transacted. The (lat is devoted to the uses of a
showroom and workshop, and the basement is used for
storage purposes. The liou.se gives employment to five
skilled artisans, who are experts in the line of business
conducted. Carving and gilding is executed in all its
branches after the best styles. The firm m.inuf.ictures
every description of picture frames, cornices and mirror
frames to order on the premises. A large and elegant
line of frame m aerials of the best, is constantly carried
in stock and only Inst-cl.iss work is turned out and the pro-
prietors give prompi, personal attention to all orders in-
trusted to them.

L. H. PACKARD & CO.

THIC most import.int house 111 its line in the city of
Montreal is Ihat of of Messrs 1., H Pack.ird A Co.,
wholes.ile dealers in American shoe findings ami shoe
store supplies, whose olfices ,iiid s.alesrooms are siliialed
at i6i McGjll street. This business was founded twenly-
oncyearsago by \lr. I.. 11 Packard, who is assisted in
the managemenl of the house by his brother, Mr. E.
Packard. The premises c.iinprise a largi' Ihree-slory and
basement building. ,^5 x 1 in feel in ,ire,i, witli ;i w.ireliouse
in the rear. Messrs, I, II I'ack.ird iS; t'o manufacture
improved g.aiters and leggui.;s.and turn out ,ahout seventy-
five dozen weekly. They als i produce inks, dressings,
and deal in wix, boot and shoe nKuuifacturers' goods,
element, sand piper, buttons. Iioiiks, l.ice's, cork soles, etc.
These goods are unsurpassed for cpi.ilily and reliability
and have no superiors in this or any other market.
Several travelling salesmen represent tlie housi;, thirty-
one hands are employed in the factory, and the tr,ide ex-
tends throughout the entire Dominion .Messrs. 1,. H, .mil
I'l. Packard are natives of Host in. Mass , and are highly
regartled in trade circles for their business .ability and
sirict jirobiiy Mr. L. H. P.ick.ird is President of the
V M C A , and a inemlier of the Montreal Board of
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G. E. JAQUES & CO.

ONK of the most important factors in the commerce and
trade of a large city is the geTieral forwarding agent,
and the leaders in this line of enterprise in Montreal
are Messrs. G. K. Jaqnes & Co , whose ollice is located at
I ID Common street. This extensive and important Inisi-
ness was established in 1.SJ5 by Messrs. Henderson &
Hooker, who were succeeded by Henderson, Hooker &
Co. ; Hooker & Holton ; Hooker, Jaques & Co. , Jaques,
Tracey i^ Co , and eventually, in kS(>S, by the present firm
of G. E. Jaques & Co. The co-partners, Messrs. G. I£.

etc. Messrs. G. E Ja(|ues & Co. have, likewise', a In inch
ollice at I Kumlord place, Liverpool, llngland. I Irdcrs
are immediali'ly attended to, and freight, p.ackages,
parcels, etc., are received and expressetl tt) all parts of
the world at low rales. Messrs. G. 1'.. and t' Arthur
Ja<iues are natives of Montreal. They are honorable,
able and "rnergetic business men. who are verv popular
in mercantile circles. The preniisesoccupied by the lirni
in .Montreal comprise Coo feet of dockage with large
freight sheds and every convenience.

and C Arthur Jaques, have had long experience and pos-
sess inlluential connections and fierfect facilities, not onl ■
in Canada and the I'nited States, but also in Great
liritain and ICurope. Messrs. G. K. J.aques A Co. are
agents for the :,'erchant l.ineof I'ropellers, which perform
a regular service ' )r Toronto, Hamilton, St. Catharines,
Windsor, Detroit, Sarnia, Chicago, I'ort Arthur and
Duluth, also for all pi rts on the Ottawa River and Ivideau
Canal. The .Merch.mts Line includes the tirst-class
passeniier boats " (Jcean," " I'ersia," and "Cuba," which
leave Mimtreal for Toronto, Hamilton and St. Catharines
tri-weekly, and always have a large passenger list. This
line also owns the " .'Xrabian, ' " St. Alagni.'s ' and
" Acailia," which ply on Lake Superior, and a number
of steam barges for carrying steel r,iils, iron and heavy
freight. Connection is made with the principal Canadi.in
and American railroads, and freight is forwarded to its
destination on through lulls of lading from Liverpool,
Glasgow, Antwerp and other principal points of (ireat
Uritain and the Continent. Special attention is given by
Messrs G, IC. Jaques fc Co. to the wants and rcquiri'
nients of passengers and tourists ; and the beautiful
scenery of the Kiver St. I^awrence and the Thonsaiid
Islands can be enjoyed when travelling on the Merchants
Line. This comp.any has .also a contr.ict with the I)t)-
minion Government for supplying light houses and na\'al
Stations on the inland waters of the lakes with stores,

J. F. HAWKE.

THI'- name of " Hawke" has become prominently iden-
tified in this city with the trade 111 shirts and col-
lars. In 1,^77 .Mr. J. 1'. llawke lounded the business
which has since become popular lor hue dress shirts.
The estiiblishment presided over by this gentleman, at
No. I HIeury street, is headquarters for the hues', shirts
made to ortler. The premises tjccupied .ire of ample
dimensions, and the exigencies of the business call for the
constant employment of a full force of skilled operati\es.
The store, which has an area of to x _lo feet, is neatly
and tastefully lifted up. This is above all others the [ihice
to order dress shirts at the lowest prices. In this import-
ant business, Mr. llawke defies competition, and makes
shirts to orde" cheaper than any house in C.inada
for I he same ijuality. Gentlemen who hav.: not been
suiteil as to lit or fineness o( material and workmanship
should le.ave their orders with .Mr. llawke. The trade
is brisk and active, Mr. llawke was born in Knglaud,
coming to this city twenty-live years ago.

DR. L. O. THAYER.

IIK most reli ilile orulist, aurist and operator on the
eyt^ and ear in thc^ city of Montreal is 1 >r. L. ( >.
Thayer, whose ollice islocatedat ijSi Notre I>ame
street. Dr. Thayer w.is born in Montreal, and is .a
graduate of NIcCiill College, licentiate of the College of
I'hysicians and Nurgeons, and also a licentiate of the
Society of Apothi'caries, London. Lnglanil. lie was for
several y*irs surgeon to the lOye and I^ar Infirmary,
Montreal, and was I'ormerlv surgeon to the North Lou-
don Lye lulirmary, London, I'.ngland. Hr. Thayer h.is
jiractised successfully in New York city, Ogdeusbiirg,
Sackett's Harbor, Watertown, N. Y., Chicago, Jacksou-

ville, ria , and in Toronto, Ont., and is highly esteemed
for his professional ability. He is a disbeliever in the
use of spectacles, except in rare cases, and treats paiients
generally by means of washes or preparations, which are
exceedingly ellective and cur.itive. Dr. Thayer also
conducts a well-equipped ilrug store, and here is kept a
full line of pure, fresh drugs and chemicals, physicians'
and surgeons' supplies, proprietary medicines, mineral
waters, toilet articles, perfumery and everything usually
found in n tirst-class drug store. Prescriptions are care-
fully compounded, and Dr. Thayer is proprietor of
several valu.ible preparations, his " .\nti-Cholera " and
"i~ough Klixir" being known and highly appreciated in
all sections of Canada. Dr Thayer has been practising
since 1S59, He is also the in entor and patentee of a
breech loading rille, which has been highly approved of
bv leading milit;iry authorities 1," lingland and the con-
tinent, and is now in use in seveial foreign ccuntries.

O. VINETTE.

AMONG the representative wholesale boot and shoe
maniif,acturers in this city is Mr. (). \'inette,
whose olhce and f.actory are located at 5.SC) Craig
strcft. The business was established ten years ago
by t.ie present proprietor, and from its very inception
has steadily developed, until to day 100 operatives are
given steady employment. The premises occupy a
fonr-storv building, .|0 x i jo feet in dimensions, equipped
with all the latest improved machiiuirv known to the
business. The business was formerly conducted at St.
Lawrence .Main street, but was removed to its present
location two years ago. He manufactures fine and
medium grades of men s, women's, youths' and children's
boots and shoes, but devotes speci.al attention to the
finer grades. His tr.ide now extends throughout
Ontario. (.Juebec, New Hrunswick, Nova Scotia, re-
quiring live tnivijlling salesmen on the road, and Mr.
Vinette m.iy well take pride in the reputation his goods
have attained throughout the country. He offers
exceptional induceineuts to the tr.ide, and his liinise is
also a popular heailquarters for Canadian rubbers.
Mr. Vinette is a prominent member of the Can-
adian I'oresters, the Artisan Club and the C. M. H. A.
His thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the
trade and its wants and demands are the great secrets
of his woiulerful success and prosperity, while his stand-
ing in the leading liuaucial circles of Montreal iyul
Canada is of the liighest. He is well known for Tiis
ability and strict integrity, and has justly merited the
success he has achieved.

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BAKER & CO.

THE popular and wt'll-appuinteil grocery establish-
iiieiit oi Baker & Co , known as " The Under Hill
Temperance Cash Family C.rocery," at 34 Aylnier,
corner Barthelet street, was established one year aRO, hav-
ing been at its present (jiiartrrs sinee April. 18113. and
was formerly corner St. Mliz.ibeth and X'itre streets.
Mr. liaker occupies the (,'round lloor of the bnildinR,
20 X 50 feet in dimensions, giving ample acctjmmuda-
tion for the display of tlie exreptionidly line Imes of
goods carried. The stock embraces pure teas, collees,
sjiices, sugars, canned goods, best brantis of f.tmdy tlours.
b.icon, lard, chec-'. laundry supplii-s, fruits in se.ison.
tine butter and fresh eggs, a specialty being made of
Tetley's teas. Three assistants are euiploved and two
wagons deliver gootls to all parts of the city, and no
effort is spared by Mr. liaker to please and satisfy
every customer. Mr. Baker, wb.o is very popular in the
community, is a native of the Province of Ouebec and
has resided in Montreal since i.Scii, previous to which
date he was engaged in the same line of business in
Beauharnois. P (,K. where he he served as mayor eight
\'ears;inti was also I'ost Master and C'olouel ofthe().}lh
kitles. This store is very popular in the neighborhood
in which it is located ; the very lowest market prices
are ipioted, and in his tlealings Mr. liaker will always
be found upright, fair and honorable.

WIGGETT & McKERLEY.

THFC boot and shoe establishment conducted b\' Messrs.
Wiggett A McKerli'y, at .|.;,v\ St. Lawrence street,
though only established a few months, is one deserv-
ing of special notice. It is a br.inch of the boot and shoe
house of IC. ("i. Wiggett, of Sherbrooke. estal)lishfd seven
years ago. and is under the able and elticient management
of Mr. McKerley who is a partner in the hrni. Tln'
premises comprise a building, 60 x 35 feet in dimensions ,
the salesroom is finely fitted up, and the elegant displ.iy
windows forin tJiie of the most attr;icti\c stores in its line
on this busy thuroughf.ire. The stock is large and con-
tains everything for men's, youths' and bo\ s' wear in the
latest and most improved styles, while in the lailies' de-
partment nothing that is seasonable or f.ishionable is
wanting in this ciunpreheusive assortment, .iiul in conclu-
sion It may be said of this establishinent, tli.it its reputa-
tion embr.ues the three following points : Best quality,
latest styles and lowest prices. Three court'cms assisi-
anls are employed, and the most irilical c.innot f.iil to
make a selection here. Mr. Wiggett is a native of
Sherbrooke, while Mr. McKerley was born in Montreal,
and previous to this enterprise was employed as a
travelling salesman for a wh '.esale grocery house ten
years, and is n. member of the "Dominion Commercial
Travellers' Association. '

A. BROWNING.

ALE.ADINCi anil reliable general insurance agency
in N.ontreal is that of Mr. A. Browning, whose
offices are located in Koom 15, No. 1724 Notre
Dame street. Mr. Browning established this business
m 1SS6. and has since ably maintained it in the foremost
rank. His odices are large and handsomely fitted up.
and here are represented many of the leailing. most
reliable and responsible life, hre, accident and annuity
companies, and Mr. Browning will at all times be found
willing anil ready to underwrite risks in any of these
lines at lowest rates of premium consistent with legiti-
mate security. He is agent for the city of the Northern
Assurance Co.. of London, Mng. Kepresenting only re-
liable and responsible corporations, he is enableil to
promptly settle all claims as soon as adjusted, and his
patron;ige is l;irge anil iuHuenti.'d. A specialty is made
of attending to the renewal of policies on expiration. The
call of this oitice is Bell Telephone 1743. Mr. Brown-
ing was born in Lincolnshire. ICng. , and is a graduate
of ('anibridge cl.issof '79. He came to this city in 1.S80,
and in i.'^S; became a member of the Bo.ird of Trade.
Since i.ssshelias tilled the position of Secretary-Treas-
urer of the Montreal Philharmonic Society- Heisalsoa
member of the Montreal Curling Club and of the
MA. A. A.

J.-BTE. LALONDE.

ARHPRi:SF.NTATIVIC and flouri.shing establishment
engaged in the manufacture of cooking ranges, iron
railings, etc.. is that of Mr. J.-Bte. Lalonde, at
48 Albert street. The enterprise was inaugurated by
Mr. Lalonde in 1875. on Notre Dame street, and in 1886
a removal was made to the spacious premises now occu-
pied, consisting of a building 26 x 103 feet in area, equip-
ped with the most approved machinery and appliances.
Kuiployment is furnished a force of twelve skilled work-
men, and the work turned out is of a substantial char,ac-
ter. Mr. Lalonde's specially is Kay's Patent Cooking
Ranges, which have a wide reputation and are highly

JOHN BURRELL.

01" the many soliil citizens eng.iged in the handling of
realty in Montreal, none stand higher in public
esteem tli.m Mr. John Biirrell, whoso handsome
office is in Koom fiq of the Temple Building, St. James
street. He has been established the past seven years,
.mil has acquired a prosperous and intluenti,il business,
numbering in his clientile some of the wealthiest property
owr.ers and shrc>% lest investors in the community. Mr.
Burrell, 'iho is a gentleman of middle age, is a man of
( iiergy and sagacity, and is thoroughly conversant with
eveny feature pert.iining to the purchase, sale, transfer
and management of real est.ile He conducts a general
business in this line, buying, selling and exchanging on
commission, all classes of city and country property and
gives personal allimtion also to the management and care
of estates. Tenants for the same are secured , rents
collected, repairs attended to, taxes and insurance paid,
and the property generally maintained at the highest
standard of prinlnctiveiiess. Appraisements are made
for intinjing purchiisers. Mr. Burrell beijg considered
one of the very best judges of the present and prospective
values of realty in and around Montreal, and invest-
ments are also desirably placed. He is a native of the
North of Ireland and a resident of Montreal for the past
50 years. .Mr. Burrell is a member of the Hoard of Trade,
also of tbe Koyal Templars of Temperance.

commended for utility and convenience. He is the sole
owner of the patent and sole mannf.acturer of these
ranges, and among the institutions in which they h.ive
been placed are the Deaf and Dumb As\liim. Man and
Wife Hospital, Dieldieux Hospital, Villa Maria C. M D.
Convent, .--ll in Montreal : also, the Bishops' Palace,
House of Charity, S.acreil Heart Convent, St, Hyacinthe
College, Sherbrooke Hospit.d, and other convents and
colleges, etc., in Toronto and Ottawa; and can supply
any hotel or private residence. He also manufactures
iron gat(!s, fences and railings for cemeteries, and does
all kinds of general blacksmiths' work. Mr. Lalonde
has been a resident of Montreal twenty-two ye.ars. He
is a practical workman and highly esteemed for his
genial manner and straightforward business methods.
He is a committee man in the Foresters and a prominent
member of the National Alliance.

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PHCENIX PRINTING HOUSE.

PRINTING has been properly called " llj., art pre-
servative of all arts." It hands down to us the (jcMiis
of thonuht from the most remote .iges, irystalizis
and preserves fcrever the accumulated wisdom of the
centuries and opens to all the avenues of know-
ledge and learnmR. Modern invention has con-
tributed greatly to the improvement and develop-
ment of the printing business and at the present time the
cost of production has been reduced to such an extent
by labor-saving machinery, that books, pamphlets, and
indeed all printed matter are within the reach of all.

One of the most complete and reliable printing establish-
ments in this section of Mtmtreal is thai of Messrs, L K.
tt A. F, Waters, whose ollice known as the Thienix
Printing House is situated at 71SJ Craig street, and they
have secured a liberal and influential patronage tlimugh-
out this city and province. Their premises are lilted up
with the latest improved machinery, a large and well
assoited supply of the newest styles of type novelties.
Messrs. L. E. iS: A. 1". Waters execiUe in the highest
style of the art, books, pamphlets, commercial, insurance
and every description of job printing They employ a
competent staff of workmen, and the liigli grade of their
work is well recognized by the business men of this
metropolis, who by their continued patronage have shown
their willingness to pay a fair price for superior work,
Thev also are crjlited with ilcnng the largest amount of
legal and factum ]irinling of any other house in the city,
this branch being one of their specialties. The Messrs.
Waters, from their long residence and business connec-
tion in Montreal, are widely known for their pr.actical

skill and ]ust methods, and are popular members of the
l.().t),K., the Koyal Templars and other fr.iternal
societies. The Telephone call of the office is .!3ij, and
emiuiries made of them of a business nature will meet
with courteous treatment ; orders entrusted to them re-
ceive that attention and promptitude of execution which
is characteristic of their dealings and ensures to them an
ever increasing cncntclt\

R. LaFONTAINE.

AN important business enterprise of the city of Mon-
treal is that of Mr. K. I. aKontaine, leather merchant.
No i.| Lemoine street. This steadily increasing
business was established in 1S84 l)y Mr. K, I,al''ontaine,
who has built up a liberal and inlluential patronage, his
trade extending throughout the entire Dominion, Mr.
Lal'"ontaine occui^'es a spacious floor, 100x30 in
dimensions, whieli I., utilized for othces and warerooms.
Here he keeps always a heavy and choice stock of patent,
pebble, split, glove, grain, bouffe, moca.ssin and dongola
leathers of the best i]Hality, which are offered to the
trade at the lowest possible prices, Mr. LaFontaine is
sole agent in Canada for C. Rochette, manufacturer of
stiffening, innersoling, sheet heeling, heels, boot and shoe
counters, etc., whose factory is the largest in the
Dominion, employing c onstantly twohundreil and twenty-
five hands, Mr, Rochette has likewise the largest brick
yard In (,)ueber. and supplied the brick for the Hotel
yuebec (ij millions), and several others of the finest
buildings in that city. .Mr, Lab'ontaine's stock In .Mont-
real IS valued at over 810,000, and h(^ makes a specialty
of patent leather, in which he offers subsiantial advau-
t.'iges to patrons, tJrders are (ilU^fl with care and
dispatch, and all goods are fully warranted to be exactly
as represented, Mr, l.aFontalnes trade is strictly
wholesale and is steadily increasing in all sections. He
was born in I,a"rairle, but has lived in Montreal since
childhood, and Is widely known in trade circles for his
business abllit\ and just methods. Se\'eral clerks and
travelling s.ilesmen are employed, and the teluphone call
of the office is 713.

EAGLE FOUNDRY.

THIS foundry was esiablishec) aw,iy back in iSzo by
the hrm of Ward Bros. In 1S3S, they were succeed-
ed by the lirni of Messrs Ward A Brush, the junior
partner of that d.iy being a native of (he United Stales,
and a mechanical engineer of marked ability. Sub-
sequently .\lr. C.eorge Hriish succeeded to the sole pro-
prietorship. He built many of the largest and finest

steam engines in use in the Dominion for upwards of 40
years, including ih(! engines in some of the fastest and
finest passenger steamboats on our waters ; large station
ary engines for the principal mills and factories of
Canada, etc. Mr. Hrush. Sr , achieved an honored record,
and In later years his son, Mr. Cieo. S lirush, was
.actively associated .vlth him in the business, and upon
his father's lamentetl decease in 1S83, he succeeded to the
proprietorship The foundry and shops are located on
King and Oueen streets, and co\er an are.i of fully 50,000
S(|uare feet. The foundry is a lofty, one-story brick
building, 50 feet by 100 In dimensions, with a splendid
mouldlng-tloor, antl a fine cupola, having a capacity of
melting ten tons at one hlllng. The works are noted for
turning out large heavy castings, having all facilities, in-
cluding two powerful travelling cranes. From 501075
skilled machinists, engine litKns and moulders tiud
steady employment on contract and jobbing work here.
Specllicatiops are rigidly adhered to In every detail, and
all work is sul-iected to the severest tests before delivery.
Among other special lines for which full sets of patterns
are on hand, are; hoisting engines, steam pumps, safety
eljvators and hoists for warehouses, stores and hotels;
circular saw mills, bark mills, shingle mills, ore crushers,
etc, while the supply of gearing, shafting, li,ingers,
pulleys, engine and boiler trinimings, etc , is a spt^cialty,
Mr, Drush Is thesole mannfactiirer of " Hlake's ("hallenge
Slone Hriuaker," owning the patents. He is also the sole
mannfactiirer of the patent Helme Safety Holler, Mr.
Brush was born in Addison County, Vermont, and from
boyiiood has been a resident of Montreal where he was
educated, and Is an active member of the lioard of Trade.
I'or a number of ye.irs he w,is c.tptalii in the Montreal
Ciarnson Artillery and has done much to promote the
etiiciency of iliat org.mlzatlon. while as proprietor of these
great, hisl.jric wcirks, he rel.iins to Montreal the leading
concern of the kind.

BENNING & BARSALOU

THIS extensKc business w;is foimdrd as f.ir back as
i.Sjo by Mr J.as \'itiing, who was succeeded In 1847
by ^'oiing tS: Benning, and in i.ss3 b\' Messrs Hen-
ding iS: Harsalou, In iS.Sii Mr. Arthur Harsalou became
sole proprietor and Is still conducting the business under
the old firm name of Henning c'i: H.irsalou. Mr J. l!ar-
salou, Sr,, however, Is still in .ittendance in the interest
of his son. The premises occupit.'d at .^') and 8S St IVfer
streetenibrace.asubstantl.il stone building four storit^s
and b.isenient, 40x130 fetit in ilinuMisions, splendidly
fitted up. They cijudnct a general auction business in
dry goods and other merchandise, and represent several
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ind Can.Til:!. Auction snies arc held every Wecincsday
ami special sales ai llii; fall of the year, wlieji ihe entire
stock of seconds, slightly damaged or impel feci goods of
the Canadian Rubber t'o.. of Montreal, is offered to the
public. They also make a s[ieciaUy of s[iring sales of
furniture. This is the oldest and most reiiable auclion
house in Canada, and its trade now extends IhrouKhout
the entire Dominion. Messrs. Denning A Barsalou
solicit consignments and correspondence, make liberal
advances when rei|iiired. Mr. ]. Harsalou was born in
Montreal and h.is been fifty six years in business, having
commenced at the age of fifteen. He is known all over
Catiada, and is an ex-meinher of the Board of Trade
and a member of St. John IJaptiste Society. He
has often been pressed by his friends to .accept
public oiiice, but has always refused, disliking Potoriely.
Mr. .\rthur Barsalou is also a native of Montreal, and
was born in 1S63. He is an energetic, honorable and
able busines.i man and a popular member of thc^ Hoard
uf Trade. They al.so conduct a real estate Imsiness and
.ire large owners of really in the city and suburbs.
Messrs. iienning .'i Barsalou refer by jierinission to the
Hank of Montreal and La Banijue du I'euple, The Bell
I'elephone cid of the oflice is 174.).

MORGAN'S CITY EXPRESS.

Flow dep.irlmenls of industrial activity have attained
greater pc'rfection in recent years than the express
business, and we wish to call the attention of our
many readers to the well known firm. Morgan's City
ICxpress, Morgan & Sharpe proprietors The business
was founded by Mr. Morgan thirteen years ago and con-
ducted by him alone until i.S.ji, when his business
became so exli'usive that he look in a partner, Mr. Sharpe,
since which lime it has steadily increased, till to day it is
unsurpassed both in reliability and extent by any in
Montreal Thi^ premises comprise a neatly titled up
ollice, 25 X 25 feel in dimensions, at 700 Craig street,
with large st.ibles and yards at .No. ,S Royal street.
They do a general transfer and express business, and
are thoroughly equipiied with vans and trucks, and are
at all times prepared to transfer furniture, trunks, etc.,
on very moderate terms They have spareil no expense
or pains to afford the public the best possible service.
Goods are called for and delivered to all parts of the
city and suburbs, while boxing and ship'iing are
attended lo in the most punctual manner Te.uns are
also supplied for pleasure parties with sob-T, experien
ced and careful drivers on reasonable terms. The
exigencies of their large business reijuire the services
of six men, and eight horses are also constantly en-
Mr. T. Morgan, the seniur member of the tirm.

is a native of Rawdon, P.Q,, but has resided in this city
many years, ami is an enterprising aiul reliable business
man and well deserves the success he h;is attained.
Mr. G. W . Sharpe, his associate, was born in this
city, is well and favorably known in business and
social circles, and has for a number of years been
prominenlly identified with the Garrison .Vrtillery.

THE ST. LEON MINERAL WATER CO.,
LIMITED.

THb'.Rl'". is ni> mineral water on the market which h.as
produced such wonderful curative results as has the
" St. I.eon." obtained from the far fauieil Si. Leon
Springs, located on the banks of the Upper River du
Loup, half way belweiu the cities of .^iontreal and
yuebec. It has liuu^ and again been indorsed by the
most eminent medical pr.actitioners as being superior to
all other waters, not exci pting the celebr.ited \Vaukesh;i,
of Wisconsin, or t'arlsbad, of (ierm,tiiy, for the cure of
chronic diseases, while lo persons in health it is an
excellent regulator ami health prt-servalive, as well ,as an
agreeable beverage. " I'opular Hygiene, ' an authority
on such matters, considers St. Leon the strongest anti-
dote known to science as a powerful blootl puriher. This
water is bottled exclusively by the St. Leon Mineral
Water Co. Ltd., of Toronto, Ont , anil of St. Leon
Springs, (.)uebec. At the latter place this company own
the St. I.eon Springs Hotel, which is annually visited by
thousands in search of health. This comp.any was or-
ganized some thirty or forty years ago and its present
ollicers are ; Junes Good, president ; J. 1". ICby, vice-
president ; Hugh Blain, secretary, and C. I:. A. Langlois,
general manager. The Montreal branch was opened six
years ago and has since been under the able management
of Mr. Lohmann, who hasbuillup a very large local trade
Mr. Lohmann is of German birth, and is a popular and
successful business man. He is a prominent member of
leading local German societies.

GLOBE SPICE MILLS CO.

IN the manufacture of baking powder, ground cofTee
and spices, a reliable concern in .Montreal, is that
known as The Ghjbe Spice Mills Company, whose
oflice and mills are situated at ^93 ^L Baul street. This
business was established eight years ;igo by Mr. A. L.
Loranger in Windsor, Out., and Detroit. Michigan.
In iSSii, .Messrs. J. F. and H. K. Loranger purchased the
business and removed it to Montreal. Here tliey occupy
a commodious four story and basement building 30 x 50

feet in area, filled up with the latest improved grinding
machinery operated by electric power. They deal large
ly in teas, coffees, spices, and are manufacturers of the
famous (Jlobe Jiakiiig Powder, which is a general favorite
in all sections of the Dominion. A specialty is also made
of Wild's Indelible Ink and Wild's Bay Rum Es.sence.
They keep in stock the choicest grades of Golong, Japan,
Young Hyson, Gunpowder, English Breakfast and other
standard teas, and in coffees, lln'y handle superior brands
of Java, Mocha, Rio and Santos, and the trade of the
house extends throughout the Dominion, Newfoundland
and St. Pierre. Ten persons are employed in this
house, and they also have six travelling salesmen on
the ro.id. Mr. J. !•'. Loranger was born near Three
Rivers, P. (,) , and was formerly manager of the Domin-
ion Safety Fund Insurance C"o.. of St John, N. B., for the
Province of (,_)uebec. Mr. 11. R Loranger is a native of
the Province of (.Hiebec, and an active member of the
City Club ,uul of the Montreal .Xmateiir Athletic Associa-
tion. Both partners are highly regarded for their strict
iniegrity, and are extremely popular in trade circles.
The Telephone call of the olVice is 2561.

THE THOMPSON MATTRESS CO.

IN the manuf.icture of spring beds, mattresses, etc., a
reliable concern in the city of Montreal is that known
as The Thompson Mattress Company, whose show
room and factory are situated at .,'5 William street. This
industry w.is founded seven years ago by Mr A. H.
Thompson, who conducted it till iSijo, when Mr. G. H.
Bremner became a partner, the concern being styled
Ihe " Thompsoi Mattress Company" Mr. Thompson
learnt his trade in Detroit, Michigan, while Mr. Bremner
was formerly in the employment of Mr. W. C. Norman,
Montreal, in Ihe same line They occupy a spacious
two story and b,isement building, .(o x 100 feet in area,
and 15 skill'.'d hands are constantly employed. They
manufacture tht; famous suspension wo\'en wire and
spiral spring beds and cots, mantel beds, combination
iron beds, and all styles and sizes of flock, fibre, moss
and hair matlresses. Only the best materi.ils are utilized
and the goods produced are .ibsolulely unsurpassed for
cpialitv .and reliability, and the trade now extends
throughout all sections of (.juebec, Ontario and the
Maritime Provinces. They are agents in .Montreal for
M. F. lie.ich I'i Co, manufacturers of ,ill kinds of furni-
ture, of Winchester, Ontario, whose goods are general
favorites with the public. Mr. Thompson is a native of
Montreal, while Sir. Bremner was born in Glasgow,
Scotland, and both are honorable, reliable business men.
The Telephone call is 9275.

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ARTHUR CARON.

PROMINICNT amniiK those wlio taki' an active interest
in promoting tlio lirst interests of this city, and who
ha\e built up wide-spread and iiilUiental connec-
tions in financial and real estate circles, is Mr. Arthur
Caron, one of the best known and most influenti.d
capitalists and dealers in realty and securities in Mon-
treal. This gentleman is .1 native of the city, and has
had a business career of remarkable activity. I'or over
twenty eight years he was the liead of the widttly known
fruit commission house of .\rthnr t'aron & Company, of
New Orleans. La., in which he still retains a preponder-
ating interest. In i.^OJ. Mr. Caron returned to his
native city, and now resirles at I.ongue Poiute, where he
has erected a palatial ni.insion at a cost of 8f5,ooo. He
is the owner of real estate in this city, valued at inore
than .*i5o,ooo oo. his holdings including the St.
James hotel building, and many business and private
residents and blocks on t)ntario. St. Lawrence, Laval.
Sanguinet, St. Denis. Hoy and other streets. Mr. Caron
is noted for the enterprising and active manner in which
he promotes every movement tending to the material
advancement and progress of the community. He is one
of those men who, possessing an active and strung brain,
can look after a number of interests at one and the
same time, without allowing any one of them to suiter in
the least, giving to each its due share of atttmtion. He
is an esteemed and honored citizen, and is specially
(pialified to be marked among Montreal's most inlluential
financiers. Mr. C.iron's offices are in Room No. to St.
Lawrence Chambers, No. 30 St. I'rancois Xavier str(?et.
The telephone call is 2S5 1, and post office address. Hox
387.

H. A. NELSON & SONS.

MUCH of thecreditfor the prosperous condition of the
Montreal fancy goods trade, allied with the iiianu-
f.acture of brooms, brushes, woodenware anil
matches is due to the representative house of Messrs.
H. .\. Nelson & Sons, who occupy the premises Nos.
59, Oi and (>) St. I'eter street. This business was
established fifty-fimr years ago by Messrs. Nelson &
Hu'.ters. to whom succeeded Nelson; Wood iV Co. in
iSCS. (in which year tlie Toronto branch of the house,
Nos 5G and 5S Front street west, was opened), the
prese.U firm style being adopted in iSy.). Since that
period Mr. H A. Nelson has passed away and although
the exis'ent trading title is still retained, the active
management and proprietorship of the concern are
vested in the hands of Messrs. A. I>. and I". K. Nelson in
Montreal, and Messrs. JL W. and C. H. Nelson at

Toronto, The premises primarily occupied were de-
stroyed by fire in December 1S7J. the present
commodious structure, six stories in height and 60 x 150
feet in dimensions, being subseciuenllv ertcteil. Some
forty pettple are engaged at the Mt)iureal house, while
a corps of six travellers ably represent the interests of
the house on the ro.ad. The various d( partments em-
brace brooms, woodenware, inatehes, brushes, mirrors,
Iierambuhilois. wall paper, w imlow shades, clocks, bags,
trunks. b.askets, ''ru.ggists' sundries, tobacconists' sundries,
stationers' sundries, fancy goods, Hohemian glassware,
albums of all kinds, chiiiaware, dolls, games, notions
and toys of every description. The Messrs. Nelson,
both at the Montreal and Toronto houses, were fiorn in
this city and are prominent members of the Ho.ird of
Trade in the respective cities in which their business
interests are located, and tlio.se entering into business re-
lations with this house will obtain adv.int.iges in jioint of
high class goods at low down jirices not readily accorded
elsewhere.

HENRI DUVERCER.

No branch of the wholesale tr.ule of the city of Mon-
treal has tieen conducted with greater vigor and dis-
cretion, and with more substantial results, than that
of fancy dry goods, hosiery, gloves, laces, etc. Prominent
among the leading importers in the above lines is Mr.
Henri I uverger, whose offices and salesrooms are at 22
St. Helt:n street. This steadily progressing and ex;eiisive
business was founded in i.SSi) by Mr. lUiverger, who
possesses influential connections in Lranco and Hngland.
thus enabling him to he among the first in Montreal to dis-
play the latest novelties. The premises occupied comprise
a superior three-story and Imsement building 1^5 x .)o feet
in dimensiims, which is utilized for offices, s.desroomsand
storage. Here is kept a well selected aiitl choice stitck
of ladies' underwear, gloves, hosiery, laces, tmbroderies.
rubber gooiis. etc , wtiicli .ire offered to jobbers aiul
retailers .It extremely low prices. Mr. Ihuerger imports
direct from the most celebrated European houses, and is
always on the alert to secure the l.itest novelties. The
stock is valued at over $2; 000. and 6clerks and travelling
salesmen are employed. ( irders by mail or telegraph are
filled with care and dispatch, and the trade of the house
now extends through* ut the entire l)oininion. Mr. Du-
verger was born in Montreal. He is higlilv esteemed in
tr.'uie circles for his enterprise, sound business principle's
and strict integrity, and is an actice member of the
C.madian Club. He was formerly in the employment of
A. (.;. liurent. for whom he used to tr.ivel to Kurope
annually, and acted as buyer in the European markets.

DUNCAN CAMPBELL & CO.

IN the im|iortation and sale of twines of all kinils in the
city of Montreal, the representative and most success-
ful house is that of Messrs. Duncan X^amp'oell & Co..
whose olhce and sample room are situated at 17.7 Notre
Dame street. This stiMilily increasing business was
established in 1S90 by Messrs. Duncan and A. Campbell,
who have since secured a liberal and permanent p.itron-
age, their trade extending throughout all sections of the
Provinces of Quebec and Ontario. They occupy
a commodious s.imple room, 40x20 icet in size,
and sell only by samples. They import largely,
chiefly from L'elf.ist, Ireland, hemp, jute, cotton, lobster,
and poultry twines, also h.iinand Hologna twines, and
Harbour's upholsterers' twines and linen tlireads. These
goods are unrivalled for strength, finish, qualitv and
uniform excellence, and have no superiors in the British
or Can.idian markets. Orders by mail or telegraph are
promptly filled at tlie lowest possible prices and the trade
of tlie liouse isstiictly wholesale. Mr. D. Campbell was
born ill Lanark, Scotland, and came to Canada 40 years
ago. He is a popular member of the Caledonian Society,
and has always been eng.iged in the twine trade. Hoth
Messrs. D. and A. Cainphell are widely known for
their promptness and strict inti-grity. aiid en|oy the
entire confidence of all having dealings with them.

ALEXANDER EWAN & CO.

Till', inaniif.iciiin 1.-,' agent plays an important part in
the business of to-d.iy, thus enabling tlie importer to
obt.iin his goods at nianufaciurers' prices, without
the expenses .and loss of time incidental to crossing the
ocean. A leading house engaged in this method of
trading is that of .Mexander ICwan & Co.. commission
merchants, and agents for the Merchants Mfg. Co. of St.
Henri, of the Province of (Juehec, located in the Fraser
liuilding. .|3 St. Sacrament street. Mr. LNvan has a
most exteni'led business experience, covering a period of
upwards of thirty years. A native of .Vberdeenshire,
Scotland, he came to this city in l.S(i.|, and immediately
entered the t mployment of W'm. Stephens & Co., as sales
.agent ; afterwards going into business on his own
account, he became a partner of Mr. J. \. Cautlee. and
thty con lucled a viTy successful business together under
the style of J. .X. Cautlee & Co. for twenty years. In
iSi|i he withdrew from the .above firm to become sole
agent for the com|).iny with which he is at present
identified. The goods m.inufactured by this company
are while and unble.iched cottons. Mr. lOwan handles
the entire product of these mills, and in fact may be said
to control almost the entile trade of the Dominion in
this line of staple goods. 1 le sells only by sample and to

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wholesale housps alone, and the superiority of lln'se
goods, loijether with tlie low prices, is tending to crowd
out from the markets of C'auada the goods of rival manu-
facturers Mr. Lwen is to l)e connratulaled upon con-
trolling the prodiution of these mills. lie is honorable
,...1 reliable in all his tiealings. and no one slanrls higher
in the esteem and respect ol llu.' liest commcTcial and
financial circles. lie is prominently identified with the
Hoard of 'I'rade and the Wholes.ile Dry Cioods .Associa-
tion of Montre.^l, and is a trustee of til. I'auls Church,
one of the first in the city.

JOSEPH BROWN.

IN the wide range of the extensive commission business
of the city of Montreal, the branch devoted to
Mediterranean, Tropical and Domestic l'"ruits has
within the last lew years assumeil proportions of great
m.ignitude. Prominent among the reli-ible houses active-
ly engaged in tins traile is that of Mr Joseph Hrown.
whose ollice and salesrooms are situated at 255 and 257
Commissioners street. Mr. Brown estal)lished this busi-
ness in 1S70 and his trade now extends througlnjut
yuebec and Ontario. He is ably assisted by his two
sons. He imports direct Tropical and Mediterranean
fruit, and deals largely in domestic fruits in season. The
premises occu[Med comprise two lloors, each being 20 x
60 feet m size, fully supplied with every convenience, his
banana ripening roimis being heated by gas and having a
capacity of 2000 bunches. Mr. Hrown de.als heavily in
oranges, lemons, pineapples, b.inanas cocaiuits, Morida
oranges, apples, pears, grapes, etc. , and is daily in receipt
of consignmt.Mits, on which he makes liberal advances
when required, guaranteeing at all times quick sales and
immediate returns. Orders are promptly filled at the
lowest possible prices, all kinds of fruit is handled,
and the trade is strictly wholesale with joblx.TS and
retailers. Mr. Hrown was born in lliu helag.i ("o., near
Montreal. He is a business man of strict integrity and
energy, and is a Director of the Montreal I'ruit .\uction
Company.

R. C.JAMIESON & CO.

SPF.tMAL reference is made in this historical review
to the old established house of Messrs. K. C. Jamie-
son & Co , inanuf.acturers of varnishes, japans, etc ,
whose office is located in the Lewis Building, 13 St. John
street, while the factory and warehou.se are situated at
23 to 21) St. Thomas street. This business was founded
thirty-five years ago liy Mr. li. C. Jamieson, who con-
ducted it till 1H73, when Mr. A. T. Higginson became a
partner. The premises embrace a two story factory and

three-story warehouse, So x 50 feet in area They man-
ufacture their famous brands of varnish and j.ipans, the
output being about 2.)0 gallons daily, and their trade
nowexteiuls throughout the entire Dominion and New-
foundland. Messrs. K. C Jamieson l'v: Co. manufacture
fine and medium grades of varnish, including a full line
ot cn;ich, railway and cabinet varnishes, ami they like-
wise import tiils, paints, colors. s[iirits of turpentine, etc.
They also handle the output of the Consumers' Varnish
Company, manufacturers of varnishes, japans, etc.,
whose offices are at 32 to 3'> St. Sacrament street. Sev-
eral travelling salesmen are employed, and they furnish
varnish and japans for the Intercolonial Railway and the
Prince Edward Island Railway. Mr. Jamieson is a
native of Gleng.arry, Out., but has lived in Montreal
since 1856. He is a popular member of the City t?lub
and Board of Trade.', and served on the council of the
Board of Trade in iSijo. Mr. Higginson is a native of
Ontario, and is also a member of the Board of Trade,
and their house is one of the most popular and reliable in
Canada.

DUCHESNEAU, DUCHESNEAU & CO.

PKeiMlNENT among the wholesale firms in this city
IS that of Messrs. Duchesneau, Dtichesneau & Co.,
importers and wholesale dealers in French, Mnglish,
Oerman and American dry goods and n iiions, whose
offices anrl warerooins are situated at 203 and 295 St.
Paul street. This business was founded December 1892,
by .Messrs. Josejih, Zotique and Hdniund Duchesneau,
who have already secured a liberal and influential
patron.age in all sections of the Province of Onebec and
Ontario. They import direct all kinds of staple and
fincy dry-goods, silks, satins, v Ivets, dress fabrics, musi-
cal instruments, tovs, leathi < goods, etc., which are
offered to the trade at remarkably low prices. The
premises comprise a larf.e, four-story and basement
building, lo X 130 feet in d' mmsions. Fourteen clerks as-
sistants, etc , are i;niplo)ed :n tliis establishment. and they
also ha\e three travelling s.desmen on the road and keep
duly qualified buyers in the principal European uiarkeis.
The partners were all born in the Province of (.)uebec,
and are highly esteemed for their ability and sterling in-
tegrity. Mr. [oseph Duchesneau was formerly a mem-
ber of the firm of Bourgoin, Duchesneau it Co. in the
same line. lie is a popular member of the Board of
Trade, Chamber of Commerce, a Justice of the Peace
and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Mr.
Zotique Duchesneau formerly travelled for the firm ot
Bourgoin, Duchesneau & Co., and is an active member
of 1a) O. Foresters Mr. Edmund Duchesneau was previ-
ously in the coal business on his own account, and is,
likewise, a member of the I. O. O. Foresters.

W. J. PRICE.

A HOUSE deserving of special mention in a review of
the industries of Montreal is that of W. J Price,
dealer in hides, calf.skins and pelts, whose office and
warehouse is located at 503 St. Paul street. Mr. I'rice
was formerly connected with the well known house of
Jno. Price & Son for a period of seven years. His ware-
house on St. Paul street occupies two floors, each 30 X 150
feet in dimensions The floors are carefully laid in
cement, and every precaution has been adopted to insure
good drain,age and ventilation. Five vats are utilized
nd every modern appliance, and to day without any
question, Mr. Price operates the most complete and
perfectly constructed hide warehouse in the city. Dur
ing the year 1S92, Mr. Price handled between forty and
fifty thousand beef hides, and upwards of thirty thou
sand sheep-skins, from ten to fifteen thousand calf-
skins and a like number of wool-skins, averaging
three pounds to the skin, thus showing what he has ac-
complished in the short space of three years. The
Chicago correspondent of the house is |. M. Bond, 121
Kinzie street, Chicago, and its trade now extends largely
throughout the Province of Quebec. Mr. Price is a
native of Montreal and highly respected in the leading
business and social circles of the city.

E. P. QUIRK.

THE exacting profession of the architect has many prac-
titioners in Montreal, among whom the name of Mr.
E. P. Quirk, C. E., M. Can. Soc. C E., whose offices
are located at 156 St. James street, holds a conspicuous
place. Mr. Quirk was born in Ireland, near Dublin, and
was educated at the College of Science, Dublin. Ha first
commenced the practiceof his profession in Canadatwenty
years ago, and in addition to being an able architect, he
is, likewise, a very efficient civil engineer. Mr. Quirk
spent several years in railway work, and surveyeiTand
constructed the Montreal, Portland and St. Lawrence
railway, S.aratoga and St. Lawrence railway. New York
State and Canada Junction railway, Vermont. He also
surveyed and superintended the construction of several
others in Canada and the United States, and built a
number of bridges in the I'rovinceof Quebec, Mr. Quirk
promptly furnishes estimates and calculations for
architects and builders for all kinds of building construc-
tion, including iron and wooden roofs, trusses, girders
and fireproof construction of buildings. Prompt atten-
tion is given to consultation by mail, and his terms are
extremely reasonable. He is assisted by a com-
petent staff of draughtsmen, and is fully prepared with
all facilities for any undertaking in the way of construc-
tion whether large or small.

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JOHN MILLEN & SON.

TmC old-rslaMislicd Imsiness Itoiisc of Messrs. Jnlin
Millfii & Son has always from the il ite of Us founda-
tion oi'cupicd a foreint)st position in the hardwart;,
paint and procery trade in tlie section of the city in which
It is silnated, ^■os. 13^5 to 1331 St. ("atlierine street and
141 and 14 1 I'iessis street. Tliis llourishim; l>iisiness
was establisi ed z-, years ago tiy Mr John Millen, and he
has since lieen doinK a large, prosperous and increasing
trade. The huilding utilized for the pnrposes of the
business is 45x95 feet, with large yard, outhuildings,
Stable, etc. The store is admirably arranged, and

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ing orders expeditioiislv. Electric lights are U'.ed in the
store, yard and outbuildings, and every s:ifi'.;Uiird pro-
vided against lire. Might clerks and assistants are em-
ployed, and delivery tear.is are in constant service. The
Stock is full and complete in all departments, and em-
Draces builders' and shelf hardware, mechanics' tools and
fine cutlery, imported by the firm direct from tin; leai!ing
Knglish and Amerci.in manuf.icturers, also paints, while
leads, dry colors, ready-mixed'^iaints, oils, varnishes,
glass, putty, etc., and a general variety of jilumbers'
goods and plaster, cement and Scotch sewiT and dram
pipes, which are a specialty. In tha grocery department
the stock is also full and cnniiilete, and includes the
finest teas, coffees, sugars, syrujis, spices, canned goods,
family flour, provisions, etc. The trade of the houst' is
both wholesale atid retail in character, and is not conlined

to the city, but comes from all sections of the surrounding
country. Mr, Milieu w.is born in Montreal, and is well
and [xjpularly known ,'is a live, wi<le-awake, active, enter-
prising, upright, honorable business man of unipiestioned
reputation ami stands high in the best commercial circles.
His son. Mr. J. I'.. .Milieu, w,is also born in this cily, and
was given an interest in the business by his father in
iSc)j. lie is a young man of business acumen, and
popular with all having dealings with the house.

JOHN DATE.

HOUSE which has established an enviable reputa-
tion in the city of Montreal for the superior char-
acter of its plumbing, gas and steam fitting is that
silesrooms and workshops are

of Mr. Jtjhn Date, wlii>S(.'
situated at 65.1 anil f>56Cri

this extensive business in I.S-)(i He unites every quali-
fication, including long, practical expc^rience. perfected
facilities and a thorougli knowUdgeol the most advanced
recpiirenients of s.initary plum!)ing, Mr. Dite is a
thoroughly practical s.iniiary enj^necr and ma-^ter
plumber, who knows what good reli;ible work is, and
insists on the best materials and superior \v. rknan>hip.
He occupies a spacious four-story ami basemmi budding,
30 X I 10 feet in din:ensions, the ba-.eiiU'nt being devoted
to engine, boilers and steam. fitting department, the first
floor to oHices and stock, the second to show-rooms, gas
and combination fixtures, while the third floor is utilized
for the br.iss finishing shop, and th<! fourth for the brass
foundry and cojipt^rsmiths shop. Here 45 skilled work-
men are employed, and the ni.ichinery is driven by a
fourteen horse-power steam engine. Mr. Date promptly
executes the largest contracts lor plumbing, gas and
steam fitting, drainage and ventilation, and m.inufiictures
Moulin s Patent Hry Marih Closet Commodes, diving
apparatus, electric and puenmalic bells anil all kinris of
brass ••ind copper work. He has entirely fitted up with
plumbing ami gas fixtures many of the finest buildings in
Montreal, to the entire satisfaction of patrons, anil his
prices for all work are noted for their moderation.
Orders are immediatelv attendeil to, a heavy ami choice
stock of iron and lead pipe, sinks, uriii.ds, WMIer closets,
hydrants, boilers, bath tubs, etc.. is alw.iys on hand.
NIr. n.ite was born in Pevonshire, I'^nglaud, but h;is
resided in Montreal for the last fifty years, an I is ex-
I 'resident of the .M.ister IMumbers' Associ.ilion. He is
highly esteemed for his mech.mical skill and strict in-
tegrity, and those giving orrlers to him will siv;ure the
greatest s.iiisfaction in the thoroughly first-class manner
in which all work will be accomplished.

P. O. GIROUX.

THE West End Medical Hall is one of the most popu-
lar establishments of its kind in Montreal, .and
receives a liberal paironage from an appreciative
public. It was established nineteen years ,-igo by Mr. l\
O, C.iroux, who still cimducts it, and who has become
widely popular as a careful and accurate pharmacist.
The store, which is ifi x 50 feet, is fitted up in a handsome,
attractive style, with plate-ghiss show cises, orn.Tinental
fixtures and tile Mooring, The prescription laboratory
in the rear of the store is under the immediate ..nper-
vision of Mr. Giroux, and every safeguard is provided to

insure accuracy and promptness. The stock of drugs is

full ami complete, and everything pertaining to lirstclass
pharmacy kept on s.ile, including toilet articles, per-
fumes, etc. I'hysicians' prescriptions are compounded
from pure, fresh drugs, and every care and attention
paid patrons. Mr. (liroux is sole proprietor of several
special preparations, among which are, Oiroux's Worm
Chocolates, Oiroux's I'earl liloom, and Oiroux's Toilet
Preparation, all of which have a wide sale. Mr. Giroux
is a native of the city of Ouebec, and has been a resident
of Montreal twenty years. He is a graduate of the
Montreal College of I'harniacy, and a member of the
(,)uebec Pharmaceutical .\ssociation, also the lOO.E.,
the A.O.ll.W., and I.O. Foresters : also, an A.F. & A.M.
The West End Medical Hall is located at No, 2543 Notre
Dame street.

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L. J. A. SURVEYER.

AN olci-ostablislied anil rcliablo concern, the encerprise,
abilily anil push of wliuse management have placed
It in the front rank of us sp>;ci.il line of trade is that
of Mr. 1-. J. A. Siirveyer. the widely-known liardw.ire
merchant, whose place of business is centrally locatetl at
No. O Si. I^awreiice Main street. It is in every respect
a leader of the hardware business in this city, and its op-
erations are by no nieanscontined to Mt)iUreal, Init extend
to all p. irlsof the Dominion. Mr. Sur\eyer w.ts born in
Heauharnois, beinK a son of l>r. Surveyor of th.it place,
a widely known and celebrated practitioner. The sub-
ject of this sketch came to Montreal in liis boyhood, and
in iS(if> he founded his priwent bouse, from the start
building up a larneand inllnential tr.ide, which has since
steadily increased in volume and importance. The
premises utilized consisLofan entire four-story buildini;,
having a frontatje of jo'ft'et. The lirst and second floors
are devoted to ele)(.intly fitted up show-rooms, while the
two upper ones are used for storage purposes. A lar^e
and valuable stock is constantly carried on hand, and
while full lines ofeverythin>; usually comprehended under
the term " peneral hardware' is included in the assort-
ment, a specialty is made of several p.itented articles of
which Mr. Surve>er has the exclusive control, such as a
hiwh pressure water filter, .i palent curtain stretcher, a
special razor, name I.. [. A .^urveyer ; also a hifRe stock
of pocket aiul table cutlery and many other things Mr.
Surveyer is a prominent and responsible member of
Montreal's leading commercial and lin.mcial circles.

J. & R. WEIR.

|KrKl".sr'"XT.\Tl\l''. ainoii;^ t'li! leading industrial
establishments of the nietrojiolis of Canada -•■'»- ^

nently occupied the present desir.ible loc.ition on
Nazareth and ireunan streets, where their yards and
shops afford every facility for steamer, engine and
boiler construction, etc , in which ilines they e.xcel,
maintainim; an international reput,ation. Their machine

..t..... ;.. .1 C,,,, t ,f. ,.[;,, An, )il>it,linif ,,, foot fiv 1,1,1 ,;11^,,' i'l 1 1 u

aintainim; an international repui,aiion. i neir machine
,oi> is a fine two-story building, .)o feet by loo, specially
ecjuipped with the finest of m,ichine tools and.all metal
workiiiK appliances. The draughting room and pattern
shop are on the second floor. In the latter will be found

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complete sets of patterns for all styles and sizes of beam,
horizontal and vertical engines; I'ltzgibbons' cornish,
tulnil.irand locomotive boilers, etc., pumps valves, cocks
and all engine and boiler trimmings. The boiler and bl;ick-
siuith shops are adjoining, two stories in height and bo
feet by So in dimensions, 'I'he hrm have designed and con-
structed many of the finest marine engines now afloat.
They do most of the work for the HIack liiamond l.ine,
the Hincennes-McNaughtiin l.ini', the L'pper tJttawa Im-
provement Co , the Montreal Transportation ("o , the
Montreal b'orwarding Co., the ()tt,i\^;i I'orwarding Co ,
etc., etc. They are prepared to give closest eslim.Ues on
all contracts for the building of boilers, <'ngines and
hulls, and h.ivo all the facilities coupled with tl:e finan-
cial responsibility essential to giving entire satisfaction.
They turn out the fiiu'st niarim: work seen on our rivers
and canals, and all steamers of their build are notably
strong, fast and st^aworthy, oiijiled with economical
running, Mr. (. C Weir w.as born in Glasginv. Scotland,
and came to Montreal in i.sbo. Mr. H. S. Weir is abso a
native <>{ (llasgow, who has resided in Montreal since
kS/o. Both gentlemen .are very widely and f.ivorably
known in marine ami commercial circles, ami their
surname has become a veritable trademark in this line.

GRAVEL AND BOULARD.

AN influential firm in the hardware and p.iint trade is
that of (iravel and Jioulard, located at 306-308 S*.
l-awrence street. The business was established
in iSSi and two years ago reiuovetl to the premises
now occupied, consisting of an admirably eipiipped store,
42 X 55 feet with basement. The stock is l.irge, fu'.l and
complete, antl embraces everjtlung in the line of builders'
h.irdware, cutlery, mechanics' tools, house furnishing
goods, ranges, cooking and hall stoves, cooking utensils ;
also paints, oils, varnishes, gl,\ss, putty, brushes, etc.
'I'he store is attractively fittetl up in natural wood, oiled,
and is equipped with electri' lights, and has a handsome
plate glass front. The goods handled ,ire all of a superior
quality, and popular prices prevail. Six clerks are em-
ployeii and a delivery team is in constant service. Mr.
L. ('. ( ir.ivel IS a nati\'e of Montreal aiul princif>.il partner
of the firm of (ira\'el Hros,, grocers. Mr Oscar I', lioulard
was born in Three Kivers, i'^'., ami for ,'i period of tt*n
years was a member of the firm of Jos. A. Wilson & Co..
and subse<]uently for a period of 2i years identified with
the house furnishing goods business. The fine large busi-
ness that haF^been Iniilt up is directly tr.iceable to the
liberality, f.ur dtsaling, sound judgment and progressive
enterprise of the firm, who are gentlemen well and popu-
larly known in business circles. Mr, (iravel isthe owner
of the building in which the business is carried on.

JOHN SCANLAN.

T II K old established wholesale and retail grocery house
of Mr. John Scanlan h,is ,dw,iys from its foundation
received a liberal p.itronage from all appreciative
public. He commenced business operations twenty
years ago, and was foimerly located corner .St. Urban
and Vitre streets, having occupied his present location,
2JIJ bleury street and 1S07 ()nt,irio street, the past five
years. A ground floor and basement is occupied, 30 x 50
feet in size, with warehouse in the re.ir, and the stock of
goods comprises the very choicest le.as and coffees, pure
S[iices, syrup, sugars, canned fruits and vegetables, flour
of all the leading popular l)r,inds, line butter, cheesie,
fresh eggs, ham, b.icon and fruits and everything in the
line of staple and fancy groceries, also imported and
domestic wines of standard exctdleuce, ,1 specialty being
made of the f,imous Tainilk,iude tea. Six attentiveclerks
and two wagons are constantly employed, and goods are
sold ,at the very lowest prices, Mr. Scanlan is a gentleman
in the meridian of life, a native of Ireland ; came to Mont-
real many years ago and is a business man thoroughly
hoiior,ilile and reliable in all his transactions. He is a
member of the "C. M. li, \.." the " C. O. Foresters"
and the "Retail (Jrocers' .Association." This house
needs no further commendation at our hands, as twenty
ye.irs before the public is a record of itself. Telephone
call 204S.

I. H. MARCEAU & CO.

AT the pnjseiit day, tile best and most reliable
goods produced in this country am! ICiirope are
handled by those who are technically called
manufacturers' agents. I'rominent anicng these agents
in Montreal is the respon :li|e firm of J. II. Marceau iV
Co., whose office .and salesroom are m the Barron block,
Kooin 31, No, 102 St. James street, .Mr. M.irceau, the
head of the fii in and ,icti\e co-[tartner, h.is been active as
a business man for a peri' ' of j, years, and is well and
promincnily known in this city. He was born in
.Napierville, (.Juebec, and, prior to engaging in his present
enterprise, wasa commercial traveller. The firm is .agent
for the Canada Sus[)ender Co., of Quebec ; IC. & T.
Currier, tnanuf.icturers of neckwear, f>4 Bay street.
Toronto ; Prime iS: Kaiikin, m.mufacturers of buttons and
fancy goods; b". Cialibert, importer and manuf.icturer of
gloves and mittens, and others. The firm h.is secured
an e.siellent reputation for handling only the best goods,
and can offer inducements in prices very difficult to be
obtained elsewfiere. Mr. Marceau is a pioneer member
of the C.)mmercial Travellers' Mutual Benefit Association.

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MONTREAL, THR METROPOLIS OF rWAPA, ILLUSTRATED.

J. E. TREMBLE.

NO section of any city can be consitlercd as perfectly
provided with all the necessary convenicnres fcir
* the health and wilfnre (if the commiinitv, that can-
not refer to some reliable and responsible pharmaceutical
establishment, where dru^js and nudicines, physicians'
supplies, etc , can be procnri'd at moderate prices Mont-
reafis extremely fortunate in this respect The phar-
macy conducted b) Mr J K Tremble, at the corner of
St Catherine and Mountain streets, is in all respects a

well-ordered, first-class establishment, where can always
be obtained pure, reliable drills and medicines at loivest
prices, and where physicians' prescriptions and family
recipes are compounded with that care and accuracy so
necessary to create full confidence in the minds of the
public Mr. Tremble is an able and accomplished phar-
macist of extended practical experience He is a native
of St Mary's, Ont.. a graduate of both the Ontario and
the Montreal Collejjes of I'harmacN', and a rnamber of the
CHiefiec Pharmaceutical Ass(jciation During five years
he filled the responsible position of chief dispensing clerk
in the establishment of J. A. Nicolle, corner o Hleury
and St. Catherine streets, and in 1S91 he embarkad in

business on his own account. His store is jo x 75 feet,
and is handsomely filled up with ill modern improvi'-
nients, including large displ'iy windows, electric ligiils,
steam he.it, 1 Ir. luervtliing pertaining to a first class
pharmacy stock is here to he found Special nu^ntinn
should be made of the " I'avorite " toilet cream, the
"Compound Cough Syrup," the "Cherry Tooth I'asle,"
the"nuinine and Iron Tonic," all of which are maii-
nf.ictnred by Mr Tremble .ind are sold entirely on
their own merits. He also has a largi.'lv developed
prescription trade to wliiili hi devotes Ins person.il
attention. Mr. Trc mble is a gentleman of the highest
standing, both professionally .ind socially. The Tele-
phone call is .(OiS, and Snndav' attendance as f.illows :
' orning, 10 to i o'clock ; afternoon, j. io to 5 ; even-
ing, 6. JO to f) )o.

NAPOLEON TURCOT.

Til I-', well-known plumber, roofer anri gas fitter, .Mr.
N.ipoleon Turcot, has been established in business
111 Moiilrcil since 1SS5, and h.is acipiired an excel-
lent repiiMtion for skill and ability. He is a first-class
sanitary plumber, and arranges ventilation and drainage,
makes sewer connections, j.ms up baths and attends
carefully to gas fitting, steam heating, etc , executing
all work enlrusied to him lii the best manner on scientific
principles He is well known to property owners and
builih'rs, by whom he is highly endorsed and recinninend-
ed, and is now conducting a l,irge business. The store
at i25f Si l.awrenci! sireet. is 75x33 feet in si/e, and
the workshops in the rear are fully supplied with
modern tools, etc. Here is carried a full stock i)f
plumbers', steam and gas fitters' supplies, bath tul-s,
■valer closets sinks, boilers, wash basins, le.id and
iron pipe, also tinware, etc. Mr Turcot has done
a large amount of wurk and fitted up the following build-
ings to the entire satisfaction of patrons, viz.: i-'ollege at
Heloeil College of Cote St. I.ouis. Milan Church, St.
Sacrament t'jiurch, twenly four houses on St. Con-
stant sireet. the Deaf and Dnnib Convent, St. Penis
sireet, and many others. Mr Turcot was born at Cote
St. Louis, near Montreal, in i^oo. He is a graduate of
the Montreal Husiness College, Chief H.inger of the
Catholic Order of l-'oresters and TreasuriT of the C.M.
H. A. He is likewise a member of the Artisan Canadian
and of the Montreal liuilding Associatirm. l''roin fifteen
to twenty five skilled workmen are employed by Mr.
Turcot, who prom;>tly furnishes estimates for the pUinili-
ing. heating, etc .of the largest buildings He m iki's a
speciallv of remedving def( ctive plumbing, and gives
personal supervisiuii to repairing and jobbing, whih; his
prices for all work are extremely moderate.

J. M. DOUGLAS & CO.

IN the general business methods of to-day a very im-
portant (lart is played by the manufacturer's agent
anil merchandise broker This avenue of sale is
yearly becimiiiig more popular as a melliod of connec-
tiini bi'tw 11 Ihe proilncer and dealer, and many im-
portant articles of boih foreign and domestic prodiictnni
are now controlled in this coiiiitry by merch.iiidise
brokers. I'arlicul.irly is this the case in Montreal,
Camilla's commercial ne'lropolis. and foreinosi among
the rejiresentalive houses thus engaged is th,it of Messrs.
J. M DiMiglas I'i Coinp.iny. ot room 13, Hoard of
Trade biiililing. This is a n^halile and old established
concern, having becMi founded in, my vears ago by the
firm of Kinimer. (Junn .'i Companv. which later became
Uinimer. (iunn A- Douglas. In i.SoS .Mr. J M Douglas
became sole proprietor, .and under the pre.sent firm name
he h.is since conducted the oper.ili.ns of the house alone,
building up a large Irade, eslending throughout every
proviiu !■ in the Dominion Mr. Douglas Irans.icts a gen-
er.d mercantile business, and is the sole representative
in Canada of n.;.ny of the greatest manufacturing and
commercial houses in ICurope. Of these may be men-
tioned, Lea I'i: rerrins, of Worcester, I'Jigland ; James
Keiller I'v: Son (Ltd.), of Dundee. Scotland, and Loiuhm,
J'.ngland ; John Dewar & Sons, of I'erlh, Scotland ; D. M.
l-eiierlieerd &■ Co , of Oporto, I'ortugal; Jose I'emartin
A: Co., of [irez de l.i l-"ronler.i ; Ackermaii Laurancc, of
Saiimur. \'da e Hijos de K OuiUe Cassanes, of T.irra-
gona, etc., eic. Mr. Duuglas handles all kinds of mer-
chandise, selling by sample to the wholesale Irade, and
shipping direct from he.idipiarU rs to the purchaser. He
is of Scottish birth, and a popular resident of Montreal
for the p.ist forty ve.irs. He is a member of the Hoard
of Traile and of si Andrew';; S(jciety. .Mr. Douglas re-
sides in Ivnglaiul, h.iving the busiiu'ss ably managed by
A. C,. Gardner, vim has been with the firm some sixteen
years

GILMOUR & KEARNS.

Till'" sK'adily increasing demand
kinds of a high order ol a
stimulaled the art of lithogr;
pelilive enterprise has resulted 10
tage of tin: imblic and likewise
meritorious designeis ;ind lithogr
W C. Davidson founded thi '
O43 Craig street, and on 1.
John T. Ciilmour and I'red 1
the control, having purcha
partners are tliorciughly exp
graphers, engravers and prim.

for illiislralnms of all

■tisiic excellence li.as

pliy, and hence com-

tlie maiiiii --I ,,.! '

to th benefit > i

•r- a 1874 Mr.

Montreal at

iSii, Messrs.

ins succeeded to

lie business. Uotli

md pracii al lilho

vho I' out all

MONTKHAI., Tin; Ml,

KOI'OI.IS Ol' CANADA, I l.l.rSTK A'lI'.IX

lU.t

1 l;isM"i (if hchui;ra|iliic uiirk with artistic .icciiracy anil
lidclilv tn ililail anil ilispalcli. I'iiir culur wiirl< ami
lir^t-dass liiiaiicial ami i umimTfial w(irk an^ also om'-
culcd. and tliu t>i»!ciinens ttinuHl out bear .iini>li! tuKti-
niiiny tn tlu: lastr, skill and aliihty cif this lirrn, while
llii'lr prills f'lr all work an; cxtriMiii'ly niiHlrralu. Thi'V
in.cuipy .1 s|,i.iciiins Hour, i -'i \ lui li.ri m an .1 Inlly siip|ilu:il
with moili'rn prtssi'S ,imiI .ippliancus cipt-'raliil by .stoani
power llfn; .ilioiil twt'ntylivi' skilled hands are employ-
ed , they import their co'ors and stones direct from
'•'.nrope and the I'nited State's. Messrs (/ilnioiir and
Kearns also attend e.irifully to em;r.ivinK and printitii,',
and produie letter, note and bill heads, checks, dr.ifts,
notes, rei'eipts. bills of exehanj;e. eertilicites of stock,
bonds and every class of line work. t Irilers are im-
inedi.itely filled, and the trade of the lirni extends
lhront,diciiit all seilions of Canada Messrs. (lilniotir ili
Kearns ,11 e natives of Montn'.il. 'I'hei, ,irc yininK.
hiiniitable .and .ible business men, who h.ive obi.ained .an
envi.ible repnt.ition for the arlistic merits ol their work,
and we predict for them ,1 very successful career. Mr.
Ciilmonr is an active member of tliu .\,U.U \V., while Mr.
Kearns is a well-known I'*orester,

B. J. COGHLIN.

AN enterprise of K''.'' importance to the welfare of
.Montre.d, .ind whose works an; at llochela^'a, and
are amongst tile most extensive 111 the country,
(jiviiif; employment to a ^real number of men. , ire those
of the' );i nlli'inan whose ii.inie he.ids this sketch, liis
ollice ,ind warehouse is situated at t('.| St. I'.iul street.
He dials extensively 111 .ill kinds of railway supplies,
h.irdware, iron steel, etc., and is the sole rcpresenl.itive
of the fullowiiiK well-known manufacturers in (Ireat
r.rit.iin . Messrs. John lirown .\: Co, Ltd. , Shellield ;
|ohn Round ,V Son, l-td , Sliellield . Michael Hunter 1*
Son, Shelliild; Cdasf^ow Inm iK: Steel ("o . ("ilasgo-.v,
I'avton iV Co., liirmmnhani , liirminjjham Hattery .<:
.Met.il Co , HirminKham. lie is .ilso sole aneiit in Mont-
re.il for the celebrated White Star Line of Ocean Cr.y-
liounds. Mr.Coiililin is a iialivi; of the county Gal way . lie-
land, and received his education at Trinity College Dublin.
Ileh.isbeen lu.uci'ot the I'eace fur nearly Jo years, a
inemlier of the Hoard of 'I'rade for Ji years, and ,1 [.i(e
Ciovernor for both the .Notre I laine and Cieneral Hospitals
since he made Montreal his place of residence, and is one
of the oldest members of the .Montreal Hunt I'lub. Mr,
Co^hlin is one of our b(;st k.uv.vn and most liii,'hly
respected citizens, contributing l.irnely to the develop-
ment of the citv by his eneri^y. industry and the .iniount
of employment he affords in his general business.

JOHN MAGOR & SON.

Aria iMI.M'.N r ,ind represtMUative housi' in its line in
Monire.il is th.it ol Missis John .Ma^or I'v: Son,
Produce Shipping Merchants, whose olllces are
situated corner I'ort ami Common streets. They also
h.iM- a br nil h house in New York city, which w.is
opened in \S-jS, This exlensivi; biisine-,s was founded ill
Montreal 15 years ano by .Mr John .I'anor, who con-
ihieteil it till i.Siji, when he admitted his son, Mr. N'lctor
.MaKor, into p.irlnership. ,Mr. John Magor is a penile,
man of ureal pr.ictiial experience, who is thc.roiiKhly
conversant with the w.inls of the tr.ide, while his f.icili.
ties arc as perfect as hi.< connections are inlUu'ntial.
They handle e.xtensively llour from the le.idinu nulls of
Can.id.i and the I'l'.ited' St.iles, mol,i.-ses and su^.ir from
the West Indies, also Chinese and jap.inese products,
,111(1 their tr.ide extends thruu>;liout the entire I.ioininion
and Neufouiull.iml, from which they receive larwe
Kinsinnnients of fish and oil. They make liberal
adv.inces when required on consi>;nments, and ship-
(lers cin always lely upon tlii; [irompt remleriuK ol
account sales Irom this responsible lirm with its extended
connections and ample resources. Drdeis for llour,
sii^ar, mohisses, etc., .are promptly lilled at the lowest
ruling ni.irket prices, and shippers will secure maieri.il
adv.iiuaKes by coiisinninK to them, Mr. John .MriH'^r
was born in Devonshire, liiifjhnd, but has resided in
Montreal for the 1. 1st jS ye.irs. while .Mr, Victor M.iKor
IS ;i n.itive of this. city. Holh partners are active meinbers
ol the Ho.ird of Trade, and have ever accorded a lie.irtv
supiiorl to all measures best calculated to ailvance the
permanent welfare and prosperity of this valued institu-
tion. Mr. John Mai;or wiis iinncipal partner and
man;i^;er of the well known lirm of Lord. M.i}4or\ .\Iunns,
which lirm he left to form the lirm of John Ma^or & Son.

LAMB'S MARKET.

TIHCKIC is no bc'lli'r known or more popul.ar establi..h
mint of Its kind in llie city of Montreal thin
'■|..imbs Markei," locau'd at N.i .;.( Cniversitv
street. Mr. McDulf l..imb. its proprietor, is a resident
oT this cit\, .ind li.as been eni;.'i_:^i'd 111 this same line of
enterprise since i.S7^, when he embarked in business in
St. .Ann';, Market, afterwards remo\int,' to St. I.awrenci;
street and St. Catherine street, and to his present
address in I'ebruary, I'^'i',. He has a lhorou'.;li
knowled(4e of and a practical experience in all branches
of the trade, .iml he has secured :\ patronage which in
boih voliimi' and character marks his Iioum- as a leader
ill its special line The premises utilized comprise the

t^round lloor and b.iseineiit of ,1 three-story building,
which w.'S specially erected or liim, having a frontaKe
of hlly-twi) feet by a depth of one hundred and forty
They are lilled up with all the best modern improve,
meiils, ill! hiding; cement rat-proof tlourin^l, hot water
heaters, electric buhls, marble-topped counters, etc.
while the refrijii'ralini! cajiacity is ol one hundred and
hfty sheep, thirty live citlle, and an nnliniiled supply of
poultry, jjame, vei;et,ibles and olUer minor articles. He
fni'/es meat, poultry and name to enable him to

carry all throiinh the summer. Ten assistants are
employed and six wagons are in constant service,
many of our leailin^ hotels, cafes, etc . purchasin),'
their supplies from this reliafile house, anioni,' others,
the Windsor Hotel, the Oxford Restaurant, the C I'. K.
Company for its dinint,' and buffet cars, etc. Mr. I^amb
purchases all his stock on the hoof, and as he is an expert
jud^eof meats, his assortment is always of a class to
meet the reipiirenients ol the most critical, while his
prices are uniformly the lowest inarket rulings. Mr.
I,.imb is ;i reliable and responsible business man and i
leading and intUiential member of the trade.

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WALLACE BELL.

AMl)N(i the li'iuiing coal riiifl wuixl imusos in ll'.is
section of tho city none ni.untains a liettt^r reputa-
tion for excellent fuel and fair ami ecinitable dealins
than that of Mr Wallace Hell, at No. fi.'d St Laurence
street, and known as "The Horseman's t'o.il ^'ard ''
He is a general retail dealer, handling; all the hif;!, class
grades of anthracite and bitu-
minons coal, as well as hard
and soft wood by the cord.
The business was inan;;nrated
.SIX years aRo by Mr. h. Tri-
panier, to whom Mr. Hell
succeeded m rSgi. since con-
ducting It with nninlerrnpted
and e\'er-increasing success.
He has built np a splendic'
trade, and .o supply the great
demand maile upon his facil-
ities, he handles over j.ooo
tons of coal and 1,500 cords
of lirewood every year. The
premises utilized by him
cover an acre of gr( ind. in-
cluding yards, othce and sheds
.\inple and -.oir.plete facilities
are at hand and a heavy stock
IS constantly carrieu. including
the best grades of .\inerican,
.ova Scotian and Scotch
coals, all of which are llh.r-
oughly screened and freed from foreign in.'Uter before
being weighed. This is also I'lpnlar headiin.irlers !';)r
(irewo ,^. including (tak, maple, hrech. birch , ut\ kindl ^-
wood. An eflicient force of help is einplost'd ;ind three
w.agons are kept steadily cm the go serving customers
All orders receive iinmetliate attention, wliile purchasers
can feel assured of getting full weight and a first class
article in every instance. Mr Hell is a native of I'/lrolea,
('nt.,and is widely known as .111 expirt rock ilriller and
artesiau-well borer, aline of business in which he slill
places his services at the disposal of the public whenever
they are required He is a prominent m- .nber of the
Masonic t 'tier. Mr. Hell is also iulerestci in artesian-
well lioring and rock drilling, inakiug this a specially,
and the business extends .ill over the IHiminion

ber of the firm of Patenande & I'aquelte, ice dealers, but
gives his attention tjxclusively to the coal and wood trade
of the firm 'i'he coal and wood yards at Craig street
are large, covering an ,irea of 7.000 sfjuare feet, wliile the
yard situated ;it ji Hapineau stjuare embraces an area
of 15.000 stjuare feet. This new yard lately opened
affords storage room for the immense iiuantity of wood
anil the v.iriuus coals handled, which latter iucliules
coals for both heating purposes and maunf.icturing.
These yards are conveniently located and do an immense
annual business. They are representative in their line,
and are conducted according to just methods. Sawed
and split wood is handled in Lirge «iuanlities to meet the
necessities of the coiumuuiiv, and jirices rule moderate.
The coals dealt in bv the tirni embrace several v.irieties
which are used for various purpo'^es. These co.ils em-
brace .\inerican, both bituminous and anthr.icite, lump
and broken, furnace, egg, star and chestnut coal ; al.so,
lower port grate coal, Scotch coal, imported ; and
steamer coal, Newcastle smitirs coal, .\niericaii smith's
cttal, and Welsh anthr.icite. As is noted, the (irm car-
ries a stock of co.il suited tt) all i)urposes, which are sold
as che.'.ply as at any yards in .\iontreal. The yards
were founded by the present lirm in i.~<7i), and a lafRe
measure of success has attended them. Mr I'alenaude
is a native of Montreal, and ,1 ineiuber of the Chamber
of Commerce, and a vvellknovvn business man.

ALEXIS PATENAUDE & CO.

AMnNC, tiie important indii..tries and mie of great c'-ji-
venience to this sectivui ol Montreal is th,.i of the
fuel business conduct-.d bv Messrs .Xli'xis I'.ile
iiaude X' Cki . the ollice and vards of which are situated
at No. 35.J Craig street Mr. I'atenaude is also .\ meni-

ROSE & LAFLAIVIME.

M()NTK1''..\I. niMie than any other Canadian city is
constantly advancing. New concerns are springing
lip in evi-ry branch of trade--conLerus wlr.cii pos-
sess .imple capit.al ,ind resources, ;iud are ba -kc-d by men
of br,iiiis Such a outMs the rt.'Cently est.al li' bed house
of .Messrs. Kose & I.atlamme, commissio i merchants,
m.inuf.icturers" agents, aiul de. tiers in grocers specialties,
of ^<i l..'nioin(! street, who commenced business opera-
tivins in [line. i.S.i^ The copartners are Wc rs. ]. C.
Ivose and W S. I.allamme, both of whoni were 'orinerl)
members of the (irm of Turner, Rose & Co., \ !iole:ale
grocers, more recently of the tirm of Caverliill, l<u«> .
Hn les & i'o Messrs. Kose and I. ailamnie retired dur-
ing Ihv: I ;. ,ent year to establish the enterprise in which
they are now co-p.irtners They occupv sp.icious prem-
ise .i at the corner of Lcnioine and Nb'Crill streets, where
Ihey carry full lines of the speci,dties in wlii they deal
and for which they are agents Among 1' ■ numennis
foreign houses whom they represiMU as Cnn, tdiaii .'r.;eiits
are, Kam l.al's pure Imliaii te,is, which ari' a lea. ling
specialty with them , Hatger's jams, m,irinlade ami solid-
ilieil jellies . I'ould's wheat-germ meal, .Mil.areu's im-
jieri.il cheese Cunningliam, I>eI'oiirier i^ t'o., pitted
me. lis aiul table delicacies. Patterson's sauces .Tvl

essence of coffee ; I'ruit I'uddine; Hovvlhy Bros ' canned
fruits and .-egetables ; ]?atty & (ai.'s pickles, sauces, etc ;
I'ettijohn's breakfast food ; Snider's soups and catsup
They al.so represent numerous ICnglish, .Me-'iicrranean
and American fruit packing hon.ses. and are large dealers
in California fruits, nuts, raisins, dates; also, evaporated
ana canneil fruits. .Mr. J. C. Kose was horn in Kngland
and c.imt! to Montreal tvvelve years .ago, while his partner,
Mr. \V. S L.illanime, is a native of Ontario, and has
resttled in this city ujiwards of lifteen years, lioth are
young, enterprising bjsiness men, ,ind their high per-
sonal character is an allsufTicient guarantee that their
future is bright with the promise of a long career of
prosperity.

M. T. McGRAIL & SON.

0\K of the oldest establishments and most reliable
houses in its line in this section of Montreal is that
of Messrs M. T. Mctlrail ,V Son, pork packers, com-
mission merchants and wholesale dtialers in provisions,
fruits .and gener.al produce, whose otlices, salesrooms, etc.,
are situated at .^1 to Jo Wellington street, near Mctiill
street. Tl'is extens've business was established originally
in 1S60 by NT.. M T. Mcfirail, who has now retired from
active business, being 7t years old. He was born in Ire-
land, but has resided in Montreal for the last lifty years,
'i'he business is now controlled by his son, Mr. M James
Mctir.iil, who is widely known in business circles for his
ability .iiid strict integrity. They have been located on
the present site for the past thirty years and own the
buildings in which their business is carried on. The
premises comprise a sp.icious three storv' briidv building,
1, shape, extending from Wellington to King street, 125 x
i_'5 feet in area, with a rear three story brick structure,
t2.( X 1 10 feet in dimeiiHions. devoted to packing. Only
the choicest riock IS handled and the greatest care and
atti'Ution are guen the meat while being prepared for the
maike Thev in.ake a s[)ecialty of staml.ird hams, bacon
and shoulders, and ,also deal l.iigely " ' provisions, fruits
and gener.al iiroiluce. The hams. mil oacfin of this popu-
lar l.oitse are p.ickeil ,and eur(;d by a process which .a. ids
greitly ti tiie flavor of the meal and renders them free
from all injurious substances ,'.nd unpleasant taste of
excessive salt. They are sole agents in Montreal for
the cooked canned meats of I.ibbv, M Neil. iV l.ibbv, of
Chicigo, 111. A heavy and choice stoi '. is always on
band and the trade of the house now extends Ihroiighoul
the entire Dominion. Orders are carefully filled at the
lowest possible I'rices, , and entire satisfaction is gnara--
leed patrons Liberal advances are made when reipi' 1
on consiKUinenls of first class produce, while p; .npt
sales ami immediate relurns are always guarante ■. Mr
NL James McCrail .as born in Montreal, and is r. popular
inemb-r of the Hoard o.' Trade

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J. I PELLERIN & SON.

ONE of the oldest and most relialile liouses enpaKed
in the manuf.ictnre of shoes and shppers in Mont-
real is that of Messrs. j. I, I'ellerin & Son, whose
salesrooms aiul factory are situ.ited at 985 Notre Dame
street. This business w.is est.iblished in 1S59 by Mr. J.
1. I'ellerin, who eventually admitted his son, Mr. ]. H.
I'ellerin, into p.irtnership, the firm bein^ known as " J.
I. I'ellerin A; Son." In i.S.ii Mr. J. I. I'ellerin died,
after a successful and honorable cireer, when his st)n,
Mr. J. H. I'ellerin, bt;can".;i sole proprietor, and is still
carr\ ing on the business under the old linn name. He
occupii:s a spacious three-story and basement building,
the manufacturing departmenls beiii« fully supplied
with all modern machinery and sixty skilled hands are
constantly employed. Mr. I'ellerin manufactures
machine-sewed carpet, leather, felt and prunell.i slip-
pers and shoes for men, women and children, and his
trade now extends throuKhout the Dominion, and the
Koods produced are unsiirp.issed for ipiality, reli.ibility
and workmanship. Orders are lilled proniiHly at re-
markably modi;rate pric<^s, the output of the factory
beinK 4.000 pairs of shoes and slippers weekly. Six
travellinK salesmen reiiresent the house, and all goods
are warranted to be ex, icily as represented. Mr. I'el-
lerin is an energetic and honorable business man, and a
popular member of the Clhaniber of t'ommeree.

DRAPEAU & CHAMPAGNE.

IN the imporlant business of sanit.iry pininbinf;, roof-
ing, g,is and steam-litting, the Montreal lirm of
Messrs. Drapeau & Champagne has beconu' re-
cognized as one of the most reliable in the city. This
business was est.iblished twenty years ago. by Messrs.
J. li, Drape.ui and Alphonse Champagne, who are both
expert plumbers and tinsmiths, fully aci|uaiiited with
every detail of this importantindustry. They occupy ,1 large
store ,it i5.|i) St, Catherinestreel. jj x 75 feel in size, where
they keep a well-selerled assortineiu of plumbers and g.is
htters' supplies, bath tubs, sinks, boilers, li',id and iron
pipe, brackets, gas fixtures, house furnishing goods, lamps,
lirushes. co.d oil, etc. ICverything in tin' way of plumb-
ing, ventil.iting, drainage, g.is. hot w.iier an I ste.-un litiii:g,
roofing, etc., is executed in a lirsl-cl.iss manner, and
fifteen skilled workmen are employed. Contracts for the
complete fitting up of buildings are satis''actorily jht-
formed at the lowest possible iigun^s consistent with the
best malirial nd superior workni.mship, sanitary
plumbing being i,,,Kle a specialty. Messrs. Jlraiieau &
Champagne have htled up .some of the finest residences
and buildings in the city, and have l.itely completed a

heavy contract for the Convent of the Nuns of I'rovidence.
the largest institution of the kind in .Montreal. Hoth
partners weri born near the city of Montreal, and are
prominent ne[nbers of the Montreal Keal Kstate As-

pro
sociation.

DAVID DENNE.

PROMINIiNT among the general insurance agents of
-Montreal is Mr. D.ivid Denne, who^e offices are
desirably located at No. 100 St. Francois Xavier
ntreet. The business now so successfully conducted by
him was inaugurated in 1SS2 by Messrs. Gault & Hub-
bard, to wlUiin succeeded the hrni of Hubbard I'v:
Denne in ibS5, the latter becoming sole proprietor
three years iater. Having the advantage of long
experience in the business, and being thoroughly
acquainted with every department, from the framing ol
schedules to the .idjustment of losses, Mr. Denne is
eminently titled to serve his patrons with intelligence and
ability. Possessing such qualilications, it is but natural
that he should represent some of the most important in-
surjince inierests in the cimntry. .\niorg other reliabhi
companies whii:h have placed their Montreal business in
his h.inds are the Cuardian I'lre Insurance Comp.my,
the liri'.ish ,ind I'oreign M.inne Insurance Company,
etc., I'tc. Mr. Denne does a gent^al lire and life as well
as .111 ocean and inlanil m.irine business, and is prepareil
to jilace risks to any amount at lowest r.ites obtainable
here or .abroad. His methods are thoroughly prompt
and ndi.ibte, and he h;is secured a reputation for com-
merci.il h.nior that reflects gre.it credit U[ton his fairness
and lionesty of purpose. Mr. llenne is a n.'iti\e of Kent,
iCngl.ind, and was educated at King's College, London,
Kngland. His business Telephone call is No. jjo.

WM. H. ULLEY.

ONIC of the oldest nMnuf'.icturing concerns in its lini^ in
Montreal is th.it of Mr. W'm. H. I'lley, m.mu-
facturer of brushes, Mr. Ulley I'sl.iblished the
business in iS;,), .after h.'i\'ing obt.iined .1 tluTough know-
ledge of this induslry in tlic;eiiyof New York. He w.is
born in l.ngland. but came to .Montre.il when a mere youth.
1:1 Liter vears, having determinetl to eng.ige in this line
I'f Inanuf.lcturl^ he filled himself for 't in New York, and
then returned to Montreal and emb.arke.l in his present
business. The preniist-s he occnpits ;iie in a three-story
buildipg at No. yo.and 7.S Victori.i s.ju.ire. where in etmi-
modions ijuarters, ,So x 23 feet, the business is conducted,
lioth his wareroom and workshop are well e'luipped. the
workshop having all the l.itest iiii|iroved niacliinery and

devices for the proseciltioa of the work of manufacture,
and he gives employment to four skilled hands, whose
workmanship is of ihe best. Mr Ulley turas out brushes
ol every kind, including toilet, hair, tooth and clothes
brushes, scrubbing and machine brushes, and other
varieties. .Ml work is done by hand, thus insuring the
best. .-\ll m.ilerials entering into this iniporlant line of
maniifacture are imported from Kngland from the most
reputable hous- .s and sources of supply, and are of first
quality, and tiie superior excellence of the goods turned
out at this factory is attested by the large and growing
tr.ide ill this city to the retailers. Mr. DUey's specialty
is machine brushes, and he also repairs carpel sweepers.
He is a member of the A U. U. W., well known and held
In high esteem in business and social circles, liell Tele-
phone call J/.(0.

STRATHY, McRAE & CO.

ANfCWIA' established firm in .Montreal is that of
■Messrs. Strathy, McRae & Co,, contr.actors and
manufacturers, whose (jihces are situated at 504
Hoard of Trade building. The firm's factory and yards
are loc.ited at Rose de Lima street. St. Henri, (Quebec.
This business was estal>lislied in the spring of H^'Ji by
Mr. R. C. I". Strathy, who, in .-Vugust of the same
year, admitted Mr. f'eter McRae into partnership, the
firm being known by the title of " Strathy, McR.ie &
Co. " They crush and grind at their works, all kinds
of stone and gravel, .in(l keep in stock, round roofing
gravel , washed pea gravel , washeil egg gravel for cel-
lars ; cruslieil ballast for concrete ; line and coarse
crushed and round gravel for walks, g.irdens, etc. ; finea.id
coarse crushed and ground gravel for concrete ; very
coarse sand for block and stone paving, .asphalt, etc. ; and
Str.ithy's cement plaster for w.dls and ceilings ; some
fifteen men being employed. Messrs. Str.ithy. McRae
A: t'o. ire also proprietors, niannf.icturers and builders
of the " Kclipso Interlocked" railroad and f.irm fence,
which solves the problem of fencing: the"lCclipse"
wire guard ; the "Rilipse" stretcher and f.istener ; the
" Kclipse " wire ami f, iice guard connector. Mr. Strathy
is a n.itive of 1 iiii.uio Hi; w.is previously with the
federal Hank of Canada at Toronto, six years, and
afterwards of Molsons liank, London, Ont., and like-
wise of Its branch at Owen Sound, Ont. Mr. Strathy
is \erv prominent in soci.il circles, and in,arrie<! Miss
M.iiid Jeftry, gr.ind-daughter of (he Hon. Mr. Jelfry.of
Cobourg, Ont. Mr. I'eliT .McRae w.is born in Scotland
and resided four years in Chicago, where he was man-
ager for till! I'"ence Improvement Compauy, The Tele-
phone call of the oliice is .;b4S

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J. N. BEAUDRY.

ON'F of tli5 best known anum^ tlu* ri'prcsontativo busi-
ness nu'n in tins city is Mr J N. Be.iiuirv, ^ccoiinl-
ant .inil auditor, and real estate, succession, insurance
and collection a^ent, whose oflice is No. 18 on the (irst
floor of tlia Imperial hudding. Mr. Heauilry was born
in this citv in iS^.j aiul educatcil ,11 the Montreal C"olle,i;e.
He commenced his business carer in 1.S5J as book-keeper
for Mr. Kd. (lauthier. merchant tailor, and three years
after was employed by Mr. I eon Uurteau. lumber
merchant. In i,S5S he engaKe 1 with the then Richelieu
Co. as assistant secretary, .ind in iSOi was promoted to
the responsible position of secretary and treasurer,
which he retained under the R. & (). N. Co'y until .\pril.
1S9J, when he severed his connection through a new-
system fif economy adopted by the new directors of that
company, and entered on his present business. Mr.
Beaudrv is preally esteen.ed for his honor and integrity,
and enjovs in the hishest decree the res[)ei:t and consider-
ation of his fellijw citizens He makes a leadini; feature of
every branch of the real est.ite business, buyiri)*, selling,
leasing, renting and e.\changing city and suburban houses
and lands and the neuotiation of loans on bond and
mortgages, placing investnu.ns and effecting insurance
in any of the strong European American and Canadian
insurance comparies. The tin ing of houses, stores and
flats is a specialty, also coUtctii.:; rents ,uid managing
estates; and all .orming business :"lations with him will
find their imerc its carefully guarde.l He is an expert
account, ml and . uditor. and in this bra. v:h of his business
his services are ir constant reijuest Mr. Meaudry st.ands
high in this conniuiiity, is a member o.' the .St. Je.in
Baptiste Society, and Ins been a member if the Hoard
of Tr.ade siu(~e i'-''^'. He is .tlso a member u*" the C'lr-.m-
ber of Commerce.

GEO. S. KIMBER.

ONE of the most sncccs-iful anil practical house, s,,''!
and fresco pointers in the city of Jlontre.il is Mr.
(ieo S. Kiniber, whose slore is loi.ated at J.|t.>i> St.
Catherine street. I'revious to opening tliis esi.iblish-
ment Mr. Kimbet was connected with tli" firm of
James Kimber & Son, but severed liis connection with
them in iS'jo, and embarked in business on his own ac-
count at his present address, Mr. Kimber enipKiys
only first class workmen, and promptly furnishes isti
mates for any kinii of'arlislie decorations at the lowest
possible prices consistent with superior work. He also
attends carefully to house, sign and fre-co painting,
graining, whitewashing, tinting, glazing, etc., and keeps

constantly on hand a large stock of paper hangings, lin-
crusta w.dton, pai)ier mache. etc. The tollowing build-
ings have lately been painted and decorated by Mr,
Kimber, to the entire satisfictimi of patrons, viz.: The
liank of .Montreal, West ICnd Urancli Hank, .\rt C.dlery,
residences of .A. I'. Ciault, C. W. Mel lonald. Cote St.
Antoine ; Bank of Toronto, new huil ling on St. James
street ; show rooms Koyal lilectric Company, Dr. I'er-
rigo's residence, Sherbrooke street, and many others.
Ali jobbing is promptly attended to at lowest prices, and
the Hell Telephone call of the ollice is 32.^7. Mr
Kimber is a native of Montreal, and member of St.
(leorge's Society. He is highly esteemed for his skill
and integrity, and those contemplating painting and dec-
orating their residences, stores, etc . would do well to
consult him before going elsewhere, as his experience in
painting has been large and varied.

MIDDLETON & KNEESHAW.

ArKiiMI.N'IuNT and reliable firm in this section of
Montreal, actively eng.iged in the slorageof men hau-
dise, furniture, etc., is th.it of Messrs. Middletoii A
Kneesh.iw, whose offices and warehouse are situated at
17. iij ,ind 21 St. Nicholas street. This useful and im
port lilt enterprise was established in iSSS by C, Hrysoii
& Son, who conducted it till l-'ebrnary, 1S93, when the
present firm succeeded to the business, the co-partners
lieiiig .Messrs Wni. Middlelon and Robert Kneeshaw.
They occupy a commodious six-story warehouse, 40 x 00
feet in size, with another four-story stone building in the
rear, 40 x 50 feet in area. The buildings are eipiipped with
elevators, and are dry and well ventilated, while the rates
quoted for stor.ige .ire extremely moderate. Insurance
is effected at low rates in first-class comp.mies, and
entire satisfaction is guaranteed patrons, first cl.iss
storage is furnished by the firm, free or in bond, and ihey
number .imoiig their customers many of our leading
merchants, ^lr. .Middletou was born in Montreal
I'roni i.SOj to 1S-3 he served in the Montreal Rilh's.
and aflerw.irds in the llemminglon Rangers and
tlr> Garrison .VrtilLiry. During the Fenian Raid in
1N>-, he went to the from, and is noted for bis
fidelity -ud piirintiMii. Mr. Middleton w.is formerly
man.iger io. (i Hry,on & Sini. Mr Kneesliaw is an
hnglishmcn, be' h.is lived 111 Montreal for the last eight
ye.irs. He is a pr..'tical priuler. ami w.is previously wiih
Mr. lieriiii, the pop, lar lithographer of this ciiy, ami a
partner in the Sl.inU ird (_'ar'' and I'aper Co. Goods
consigned to this firm are carefully stored and the Tele-
phone call of the ollit.o is 151^7.

A. J. LAURENCE.

ARlCFERHNi b: to the drug trade of :Montreal. at
once su.ggests the popular and well-appointed pliar-
ni,icv oi" Mr. .\. J. I.iurence, located at the corner
<.f St. Denis and Ontario streets, who occupies a
prominent position in the pharmaceutical profession, and
h.is attained celebrity for correctness and reliability.
Mr. Laurence, who w.is born in Ihis city, is a graduate
of the Montreal (.'oUege of riiarm.acy, and presently
member of the board of said college and a duly registered
and licensed member of the I'rovincial Pharmaceutical
Association. He was for a tune connected with the
drug house of Mr, S. I.achance, and in iSiji he embarked
in business on his own account, and lias since built up
a large and permanent patronage. The store is 30 x 50
feet in dimensions, conveiiient and elegant, and is fitted
up in modern style with ciutoiiwood fi.xtuies. plate glass
windows, etc., while the l,ibor,itory in the rear is supplied
with all ap)iliances to secure accuracy, and to render
mistakes well-nigh impossible. No one appreciates more
fully than Mr. Laurence the responsibility that attaches
to the componndiug of prescriptions, and his store is
supplied with the purest drugs and chemicals. Com-
petent assistants, to the number of two, ar.e employed,
the laboratory being personally superintended by the
proprietor. The lelephone ciU is I1307. .Mr. Laurence
is enterprising ,i;id reliable, and has secured the confi-
ilence of the public to a 111. irked degree. He is a popular
member of the (". M H. .\.

HENRI LANCTOT.

Tilli importance of technical education and training
for the disprMising of drugs and medicines cannot
be overesiim.ited and it is in this branch of busi-
ness th.it intelligent care sluuild be exercised. Among
those thoroughly well <pi,ilified and famiii.ir with all
the di'tails pc;rt, lining to the profession of the pharm.icist
is Mr. Henri Lanctol, who li,as hail a long and valuable
experience as a prescription clerk and dispensing
chemist in both I'hiladelphia and Mcmtreal, and
possesses a comprehensive knowledge of drugs and their
medical properties. He was born in ihis province and
is a graduate ,ind gold medalist of the Mimtreal College
of I'harmacy, He also took a valuable course in the
labor.itory of the Collegi! of Tharmacy of Philadelphia,
r,i , and there are few practitioners in Canada as well
ipialified to render v.aluablo service to the public In
Janua'y, i.SiM, Mf Lanctot established his present
business at No. j.j'jj St. Lawrence street, three doors

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from Mit;nonne street, .'uid 1-y his enterprise and
.nbility has st.'cured .1 patrona^'e whicii places his linustr
in the fnrenmst rank. His sture is ^ j x um) feet in area
with basement, ami is among the most elej^anily litteil
up anrl aitractive in the city. It is handsomely and
arlistirally frescoed, ;ind fnrnished in an elegant and
tasteful manner. In nddition to the usnal stock gener-
ally found in a first 'lass estaMishinent of this kind,
Mr, I.anct.-t aKo handles several specialties prepared
and compounded liy himself, and which have a lar>;e
sale, such as J.anctot's lialsamic Cough Cure ; "Com-
pound Syrup cif Hypophosphites," "Antiseptic Toilcf
Lotion," " I'^au Toniqtie," for the h ur : " .Menthol
Cologne," f'T headaches, etc. ile also makes a speci.alty
of qualitali\er>nd iiuanlitative an.iK ' .. of urine, chomic.il
analysis of organic and inorganic mailer, etc., also of the
mannfaclnre of compressed t.iblets and lozenges,
suppositories bougies, etc., and orders by telephone (c.iU
601 1) receive prompt and c. ireful attentiiin. l-iusiness
with Mr. I.anciot is always brisk and llourishini;, ami
e\-ery attention is given to the demands of p.urons at
all hours of the day and night.

HONG KONG TEA STORE.

AS is well known to all v.lio have carefully esamined
the cpiestion, the greatest item of expense aitendant
U[i.ai the importaiion to this country of liiu: te.is,
coffees and spices, is the enovmous commission paul to
the middleman. It is, therefore, to the interest of all
who make d.iily use of these articles— and who does
not?— to accord their patronage to such houses ns the
Hong Kong Tea Store, which, b- rPason of the fart that
thev import direct from the 1 nt.itlons all the goods
haiuUed by them, save the > :■■ >ts' commission and
benefit their customers to that extent. The Hong Kong
Tea Store, located at No. t)2j St. l-awrenco street, was
inaugurati'd in iSs.s by its (irescnt proprietor, Mr. .\. K.
Taylor, a yi)ung and enterprising miTchant of long and
valuiible experii'iice in this branrli of tr.ule. The supe
riority of Ilie gooils sold bv him and the upright, honor
able de.ilings of the house have given it a wide popularity
in the city, and the trade is proportionately large and
prosperous. The premises occupied comprise a ground
lloor and b.iseinent, the litter used for i-torage pur|ioses,
each being .^1x7=; feet in dimensions. The sloro is neatly
and atlrai lively appointid, and is admirably adapted for
the adv.intageous prosecution of the business. The slock
embraces a full lino of the < hoicest |ap,in, India, China
and Ceylon teas, J, iv.i and South and Centr,il American
coffees, spices, ground and whole, of all descriptions.

all of which are sold at popular prices. I^iberality and
Iirouiptiit-ss characten/e this house, and to each pur-
clia M.-r a gift is made, according to the hitter's selection,
of some h.indsome and useful piece of gl.isswaie, crock
ery, chinaware, etc. .Mr. T 'ylor is a native of Montreal,
and the suicess which has attended thu Hong Kong Tea
Store is but the ju^t reward of his wise commercial
policy. The Telephone call is 7258.

GUSTAVE DAOUST.

AMO^sO the new business est.iblishmenu recently
opeuerl in tills c ity is that of Mr. (iusi.ive 1 i.ioust,
importer ami maiiiif icturer of h.its, c.ips and furs,
Mr. I'aoust has had quite an extended experience in this
business, and. prior tr) encaging in it on his own account,
w,is a member of the linn of Win. Robinson & Co., on
St. James street. He is located at 133^ Si. C.itlierine
street, where he occupies a liiielv-futed up store, (o\ 110
feet in dimensions, with niaiiufactiiring nep irtment in
the rear. 'I'he stock is all new and comprises the finest
furs of every kind for I.idies' and genlleme.rs Wfar, of
his own direct importation and special mannfaclnre, in
all th.el.ilest fasliionabie styles; also, hats and caps and
ladies' and R< nts' w.ilerproofs, which are a specialty,
b'urs are allere I and repiired by Mr. riaonsi, and every
care .and aiieimon is p.ud to the rciiuiremenis of patrons.
He WIS born in this city thirty-one ye.irs ago, and is
well known as an aclivi^ business man ami useful citi/.en.
lie h. IS only been established in business a short lime,
but in tli.it time h.is built up a large, substantial and
rapidly-growing trade.

T. FRENETTE.

AKKrKKSlvN'TATn'l'. concern in this citv is that of
Mr. T. I'renette, who is eng.iged in the manufacture
of lire and burglar proof safes, vaults, etc. This
manufactory was founded te:' ye.irs ago by I'renette
Hros, and was conducted tinder tiat style up to four
years since, when the jiresent |>roprielor, N!r,T. I'renette,
succeeded to the entire business. Ho w.is born in the
I'rovince of (Jiiebec, but has been a resulent of .Montreal
for twenty tw'o years and is among <nir prominent citi-rens
and business men. Mr. h"renetti! was formerly with the
D.unon S.ifeand Lock Company, of Cambridgeport, Mass.,
and brought to his present business a long and practical
experience. The premises arc located at J72 i'raig street.

opposite Viger Srjn.ire.and comprise at two-story building,
ik X 55 in iliinensions, well equipped for his important
line of mannf.icture, Mr, I'renette has taken out a num-
ber of patents which cover his line of production, the
l.Uest cue being th.it of Sept. 1st, i.Syj, on the lock or
combin.itionon top of door. The door is of solid iron or
steel and hre-proof filling, having no hollow sp.ice left as
in other safes, which rcndeis tins style of safe invulnera-
ble to burglars. It does not admit of the insertion of
any explosive compound by the process of ilrilling as
will readily be seen, winch the hollow space door cloes
admit uf, and by whicli burglars — experts, readily gain

admiltance. This h.isalwiys been one of the points of
weakiie->s ■.Mother sales. Mr. I'renette's iii.il.e of safes are
in use in many of the leading banks and biisiiic'ss houses
of this city ; among the b.inks using his safe is 1-a lianque
NaticMiale, the Jac.pies Cartier Hank, rnd La Hanque
d' llochelaga and the Kichelieii ami ■ lnt,irio Navigation
Co. This reli.ible house turns out s,.fes both fire and
burglar proof, r.inging in price from >)o to 8750 and
upwards, and bank work is niadea speci.iltv. Hecarries
a full line of safes at his show room, iii dilferent patterns,
and those interested in such manufacture, or who are in
w.int of a safe, are cordially invited to call and inspect
them, Mr. I'renette h.is issued an illustrated catalogue
setting forth the advantages of his goods, which may be
had on application.

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MONTREAL, THE MI:T1\'0I'0L1S Ol" CANADA, IT.ErSTRATF.P

JOHN H. JONES & CO.

THE manufacturers' agent plays a very important part
in the industries of the present ciay. ami enables pur-
chasers to obtain (,'oiiii at manufacturers' prices with-
out the expense and troullf nf trivellinR all over the conti-
nent. In this connection we desire to refer to the uidely
known Montreal firm of Messrs. John H. Jones & Co , im
porters and manufacturers' agents, whose odices and sales-
rooms are at ig6 and iq8 McGill street. This business
was first founded in Toronto, and evintually, in 1S78,
was removed to Montreal. Mr. Jolin H Jones, wiio is
sole proprietor, succeeded to the control fifteen years
ago. He occupies a spacious fi>ur-story and basement
building. 30 .\ 120 feet in area, and the stock, which is one
of the largest and best in Montreal, includes gold, silver
and plated jewelry : American, English and Swiss
watches; clocks, cutlery, table and pocket goods ; fancy
goods, small w.aros, electr(.)-plated ware, liohemi.m goods,
sterling silver goods, bags and trunks, musical and
stationers' sundries, toys, games, brushes, comics, jier-
fiim? ry. optical goods, children's carriages, rubber goods,
etc. Th<.' prices quoted defy ctnnpetition, and the trade
of the house now extends throughout the entire Poniin-
ion. Twenty-five clerks, assistants, etc.. are employed.
and six travelling salesmen represent the house on the
road Mr. Jones is agent for the Waterbury ('lock
Co., Waterbury. C~onn., and .also for tlie Waliham
\V,itch Works Co.. Waltham, -Mass.acluisetls lb.' was
born in ilntario, but has resided in Montreal for the last
thirty years, where he is highly esteeme>' in business
circles Mr. Jones is a Justice of tile I'eace for the city
of Montreal, and was fcjrmerly president and now a
membp'- of the Canadian Jobbers' .Vssocialion (Watches)

NORMANDIN & PRANCE.

IN these modern d.iys briishrs .tie ni.idt; from a great
variety of materials, from the wire brush for cleaning
the siirf.U(j of metals, to the camels hair brush for
artists' use. The bristles used in brushes are chielly
obtained from Russia, which country contributes nearly
five-sixths of the entire world's supply. In this connec-
tion we desire to n for to the reli.ible firm of Messrs.
Normandin li Trance, manuf.acturers and dealers in all
kinds of brushes, whose salesroom and factory are
situated at 309 St. I^alll street. This business was estab-
lished 16 year>. ago. by Messrs. Adolphe -N'ormandin and
Win. f'rance. .ind their trade now extends throughout
the I'rovince of IMiebec and Ontario. Huth partners are
thoroughlv pr.irtical and expert brush makers. I'hey
occupy a four-story and basement building 30 x 7.'; feel

in area, employ I,'^ skilled hands and mnnnfaclure all
kinds of brushes, making a specialty of ni.ichiiie brus'aes,
and the brushes produced by this firm have no superiors
in Canada or elsewhere. .\lr. Norniandin was born in
the I'rovince of (,}uebec and Mr. France in ICssex, luigland.
They ha\e resided in Montreal for about 37 years and
are widelv known in trade circles for their "l-ill and
strict integrity. Mr N'ormandin was prcvioi,sly for 20
and Mr. France for 11 years in theemploymei t of Joseph
Kirkup, brush manufacturer, Montreal

F. W. GROSS.

ON b' of the most noted and reliable? houses ia its line
in this section of .Montnial is that of .Mr ! W.
dross, whose Dominion Umbrella & I'arasol Factory
is situated at 71. 1 Craig street, lie also has a branch
store.it 2313 St. Catherine street. Mr. Ciross. who is
a thoroughly practical and I'xpert umbrella and parasol
maker, established this business nine ye.irs ago, and his
trade now extends throughout the city and I'rovince of
<,)iiebec. He occupies a commodious ground floor and
basement, each being 2oxii.| feet in size, fully equipped
with the latest improved lools and appli.inces known to
the trade Mr. 'iross inannfactures a general line of
fine and medium grades, silk. Ii.ilf silk ;iud silk alpaca
umbrellas, all sizes and styles, likewise plain and f.mcy
parasols of every description. A specialty is made of
manufacturing umbreljas and parasols to order and lie
also repairs and recovers umbrellas, etc. I inly
carefully selected materials are utih?ecl, and the
gooiN produced are unsurpassed fcr cpiality. clura-
bilit" and workmanship while the prices quoted for them
areextremeK moderate Orders arc; promptly filled, and
all goods are fully warranted. Mr. Oross first com-
menced business at fi!<.S Craig street, but in i.S.'^S moved
to his present location. His umbrellas and parasols are
general favorites with the trade, and are c|uite ecjual to
the best imported. Mr, flro^s is a native of Montreal,
ancl :s \Mdely known for his skill ami hunor.'ible methods,
and is a pi^pular member of tlicj Montreal Amateur
Athletic Association.

DR. M. A. UAWES.

IT is with pleasure tha we call the attention of the
public in this commc-'ial review of .Montreal to
the able and well known veterinary surgeon, l*r.
M, \. 1 lawes, whose oflic'- is locaticl .-it 3.}!) St. J.imcs
street (centre) Hr. Dawes is a graduate of Mctlill
University, Montreal Veterinary College and the On-
tario Agricultural College at C.uelph, Ont , and is a

distill .lished and iulluential member of the Veterinary
Association and the Coiuparativi' I sychology .-Associa-
tion. He first commencecl the practice of tiis profes-
sion in 1HS3 at St. Anne de liellevue, (juebec, and
during the (iresent year removed to Montreal, where
he has met with a most (lattering reception, especially
among those owning valuable horses whose treatment
in sickness can only bo entrusted to the most
skilled ancl successful in l\u: veterinary profession. Dr.
Dawes was born in this city and is one of the best
known ancl most highly esteemed surgeons in Canada.
He has devoted ten years practical exjierience to the
breeding of farm ami thoroughbred stock and has also
given special study .and many years of practical experi-
ment to the handling and feeding of ensilage corn and
other green crops. His ollice hours are S.30 am. to
12.30 p.m.. and from .; p m. to 6.30 p.m., and at resi-
dence 2.t Stanley street, where calls are answered at
night Office Telephone 1S65.

E, A. GERTH.

OM''. of the most popular business men in the section of
the- city in which he is located is Mr. E A. (Jerth,
direct importer of high class H.avaua cigars, who is
doing a large wholesale ancl retail trade and occupies a
fine store .No 2235 St Catherine street. Mr. Oerth has
been established in business a period of eleven years and
has achieved a wicle reputation His store is 20 x do feet
in dimensions ancl handsomely fittc-d up with plate glass
show cases, ornamental tixlures. etc The stock is com-
plete and comprises the finest and choicest Havana
cigars, also .American and Canadian cigars, chewing and
smoking tob.iccos, cigarettes, pipes of all kincls and
smokers' sundries. He m.ikes a specialty of " (i^rth's '
superior smoking tobaccos, which for fine llavor and high
cpiality are unsurpassed, also Kyri.izi F'reres Egyptian
cig.irettes. He always has the finest .and best goods and
can name prices for cigars by the box or retail th.it defy
successful conipt'til ion. Mr. (lertli is .1 iiiitive of Cin-
cinnati. » I .\t one time he was in the commission busi-
ness in the city of New York, .iiid in ijsi he came to this
city. He is a thorough going busiiit^ss man uuci an active
Free Mason.

VICTOR THERIAULT.

Tlll^ undertaking business s of the utmost importance
to society, and cnery cor.sider.iticn suggi^sts that its
representatives shall be reliable!, responsible, syni-
p.ilhetic. .lud experienced. One of the oldest, l.irgest ancl
most favorably known undertaking and embalming

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establishments in Montreal is conducioil by Mr, \ictor
TlienauU at No. iiH and iS St. Urbain btreot. Mr.
Theriault has lieun engaged in tills business for u\er J5
years. He occupies spacious otlice, ware-roouis, etc.,
handsomely ami iipprnpriately lUled up, and caters lo all
classes of our population., and furnishes e'. erything
necessary for the planv.'st or most imposing funeral
ceremonies. lie keeps I'ueof the finest he.irscs in the
ciiy, and has always on hand a large and varied assort-
ment of wood, wrought-iron and glass eoHins df all prices,
also a splendid body cooler to preser\e the bodies in
snninier, and. mourning fixtures of all descriptions, em-
balining according In the latest scientific teachings being
a prominent specialty. Mr. Theriault in.ikes it a rule
to charge only moderate prices. He is a native of
Ouebec, and a resident of this city since iiS|6. He is a
graduate of the Oriental Scho.il of hmb.ilming, and a
member of the Toronto I'ndertakers' Association, also of
the Montreal Undert.akers' Association, being the presi-
dent of the hitter. The I'elephone call of his oHice is
Bell No. 1399.

GUIMOND & BROSSEAU.

TlllC rapid development of Montreal's real estate in-
terests IS la.'gely due to the wi.dl directed efforts of
her leading real estate brokers, proniinent among
whom are Messrs. j. (i. tiuimond and II. II. lirosseau,
of No. 1 36 J Notre l)aiiie street, who li.iyebeeii associated
as partners since December iScji, under the linn name
of (ruimond t'i lirosseau. These gentlemen bring speci,il
(|ualilications to be.ir and tho^e contemplating the pur-
chase of property, can fully rely upon theirsonniljudgnient
and judicious ailvice to secure the most desir.ihle ami re-
niuner.itiye investments. Mr. (luunontl w.is born in this
city, and for 2S ye irs filled the responsible poMtion as
manager of the Hotel Hieu Hospital, while Mr. lirosseau,
who is also a ii.itive of the province, was for 10 ycar.s con-
nected with the I'lty and I 'istriit Savings' bank. They
offer the most disirablu b.irg.iins in houses, 11. Us, stores,
and vacant lots and plots, also manage private estates
and administer trusts, while their facilities for negoii.iiing
loans are unsurpassed. .\s insur.ince brokers they do a
very large business, controlling the insuring of large
lines of choice residential and business risks. They ;ire
agents of the Norwich Union I'ire Insurance <"oinpaiiv of
England, the Scottish liiiion of Kdinburgli, the Ivastern
Insurance Company of I lalifax, N. S., all reliable con-
cerns which priimpth' p.,)' all losses as soon as adjusted.
This hriii is thoroughly responsible, and we can heartily
commend it to ou» re.iders as aiuuiig the most responsible
doing business in Moi,;real.

N. LARAMEE & CO.

IN presenting a reli.ible rellex of the representative
business house's of Montre.d. we take pleasure in
submitting to our readers a brief sketch of the
house of Messrs. N l.araniee A Co., wholesale export-
ers and de.ders in hay, grain, etc., wln.ise olhce is located
at 201J Commissioners street, room 10 .\tlantic tTiam-
bers ,and warehouse at 1(15 Water street. This exten-
sive business w.is established by Mr. Laramee, who is
sole proprietor, i,> ;.S,5, and his trade now extends
throughout Canadu and als'. to (Ireat Britain, I'rance
and Cermany. He deals I irgely in hay, grain, straw,
mill feed, oats, etc., and makes a specialty of balecl
hay, the greater part of which he exports to ICngland.
Mr. I.aranue buys extensively in the best pr.xiucing
regions of i.Miebec, Ontario and Manitoba, and makes
liber, d adv.mces when reiiiiiri;d on consignments,
guaranteeing ijuick sales and imim li.ate returns ami
numbers among his customers many of the largest
shijipers of hay and grain in Canada. .Mr. l.araniee
wa.-, born in the I'roiiuce of Oiiehec and is highly re-
garded in trade circles for his enterprise and business
ability. lie is a stock-holder in the .Merch.ints' Tele-
phonic Company, .ind a popular member of the Board
of Trade, Com Kxchange and Chamber of Commerce.

THE MACHINERY SUPPLY CO.

Ni I industry is ol greater importance to the manufactur-
ing interests of Montreal than that which is repre-
sented here by The Machinery Suin'ly Company,
of which Mr. \V. S. Cardner is the proprietor. This
business w.is founded eleven ye.irs ago by the firm of
Nolan ,S: (lardner, the latter succeeding to its sole con-
trol in 1S90. The premises at lirst occiiiiied were
located at the corner of Craig and Bleury streets, whence
they were remo\'eil ttj their present hication at No. 0^\
Craig street in M.iy, iS^.f. Ileri' ..'.r Ciar'hier utilizes
a ground tUior and b.isemeiit, c-acli being j^xOo feet in
dimensions, fully slocked with iron and wuiid woriving
machinery, luimps, machinists' tools and supplies, chucks,
drills, taps and dies, screws, etc., all of which are
obtained from first h.inds aiul are sold for cash, two facts
which enable Mr. Ci.irdiier to oder the best inducements
in the 111, liter of prices. The company is the local
representative of the HIake and of the Knowles Steam
I'umps, of Boston, Mass ; of the Northey Ste,im I'umps,
of Toronto, Out : of H. I". Smith, of Sniiihville, \. J. ;
and of l Ireenl.ike Bros. , of Chic.igo, 111., in.inufacturers
of woorl working m.ichinery, etc. He is a native of N'ev.'
York, but w is brought up in Montreal, and is a graduate
of the high school.

ED. F. G. DANIEL.

A WICI.L regulated pharm.acy is not only a fjreat con-
venience to ,iiiy locality, but is an absolute necessity.
.\ \ery popular establishment of this kind in Mon-
treal, is th.it of Mr. l-;d. I', (i. iJaniel, situated at No.
1564 Notre I i.iine street, opposite the (."ourt House. Mr.
Daniel is a native of this city, and has had many years
practical and valuiible experience in his profession. He
was for five years connected with the house of Messrs.
I levins ct Bolton, and during thirteen years filled the re-
sponsible position of hist asistant in that of Messrs.
I.aviolette & Nelson. He graduated from the Mon-
treal College of I'liarniacy in iSijo, and is a licentiate of
the yuebec riiarm.aceutical Association. He is a young,
enterprising business man, and embarked in the pr.actice
of his profession on his own account in iSgo. His store
is very .attractive. Kverything about it is new, and the
stock is fri.'sh, pure anl of standard strength. The
laboratory is supjilied with ,dl reipiisite f.acilities for com-
pounding and dispensing medicines, including the most
ditlicidt fornuil.is. Physicians' prescriptions are iinade a
specialty, and for this purpose the pliarin.icy is open on
Sundays, from y to 10 a.m., li to 1, and .j to 6 p m. The
telephone call is jjOy. Mr. Daniel is a member
of tlie Catholic Order of foresters, also of the Societe
des .Artisans.

HARRISON & CO.

Ml iNTKICAL opticians h.i\e lung been recognized as
among the best exponents of their science on the
.\merican continent, and in this connection we
liesire to refer to the house of Harrison ,\; Comjiany,
located at No. 258 St James street. Mr (i I,. Harrison,
who is the sole propriictor, is a native of hhigland, and
learned his business with the famous .S'.if /■'/..' r/i 5 LniuU^n,
of I'aris, Trance. Coming to this city, he, for lifteen
years, '.y.is the active m.iiiager of the enually famous
house of Messrs Ile.irii & Harrison, and finally, in .May,
1803, he einbiirkeil in business on his own account, and
enjoys a reputation for skill and reliability .second to
none in this line in the country His store ishandsomely
fitted up in oak, and most of the goods in stock are
directly iin|iorled from I'rance. Mr. Harrison is a man-
ufacturer and importer of gold, silver and steel s|X!cta-
cles, eye glasses, cases, etc, microscopes, telescopes;
opera, field ,ind marine glasses ; mathematical, drawing
and surveying instruments, thermometers, barometers
and meteorological instruments, stc.'reopticons and slides,
gasniaking appar.itus, etc., etc. His jiatronage is of a
most iuHuential and suin.'rior character, and he is highly
recommended b) liie leading oculists of Canada,

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MON TK'I'.AI,. Till-: Mi:rK()|'()I,IS Ol' CANADA. I LLCS I'K' ATI-:!).

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THE SAMUEL ROGERS CO.

AMONG ttie various cciiiimodilies \Oiitli rank lijph
amont? our most important material resources, oil
may be appropriately classed as iinr. of tliet'irsi, ami
as an instance of the extensive centre Montreal has be-
come for handling this product, we may ipiole the house
of The Samuel I-io^ers Co as one of ilie most entt^rprising
in the city. This htjuse was opened in July iSq^ and is
located at <)2 McfliU street. Mr. Iiiiman Kobertson is
the resident parlner, and handles the oils of The Samuel
KoRers Co.. of Toronto, who are also proprietor.s of
the firm, I'airbanks, Kocers iS: t'o., I'elrolia, (int., the
Samuel KosersOil Co., (.Htawa, l)nt.,and the Hamilton
Oil Co.. Hamilton, Out. A heavy and reliable slock of
Peerless, cyliniler, en(;ine ami dynamo tiils ; .also, the
best grades of American anrl ■' Koyal Ch irti'r " illumin.at.
inR oils arc kept <m hand. The crmipanys lubricating oils
work splendidly on machinerv, contain no.acid to corrode
or Rrit to wear out the metal, but are laslinu and cleanly
and promote smooth runnin^; in the highest degree The
ilhiniinaling oils of this house are non-explosive and
economical and are the safest, purest and best burning
oils ever ottered to tiie trade and public. The Samuel
Rogers Com]iany has built tip an excellent reputation
in fine goods and has never desired to enter into compe-
tition with, low grade inferior oils, which are dear at anv
price. Orders are filled at the lowest possible prices and
the Iraile of the house extends throughout i.iuebec.
New iiriinswick, Nov.i Scotia and Newfoniidland. The
Telephone call of the othce is 9190,

GEORGE J. SHEPPARD.

AMONG the popular music stores in tins city that of
Mr, Geo. ]. Sheppard, Nos, 2^74 and ^27(1, St.
Catherine street has from the date of its establish-
ment, iS,S7, ever sustained a well deserved reputation.
The store presents the ample ilimensions of ^3x7=, feet
and is tastefully and handsomely fitted uji Mr. Sheppanl
carries a full and complete line of musical iiutrunieiUs
of every description . including pianos and organs of all
the leading maiuifiicturers, reed, brassand string instru
inents, accordions, harmonieas, etc., together with a full
assortment of all the standard musical works, instruction
books, albums, and all the latest American ;ind ICuropcm
musical publications. Tuning ami repiiring is a spc( lally
and all work is fully warranted. Mr, Shepp,ird, who w,is
born in this city, was for a lime inan.iger lor the Nesv
York Piano Co., and traveller for .Mason A Risch, of
Toronto, He is well ,ind popiilarl\ kiiouii in this com-
munity, and is a business man of experienci' and enter-
prise, fully conversant with the wants uf the public in

the line of music and musical instruments. He is doing
,1 prosperous business, the patronage coming from the
best cbisse^ of the conimiiimy. Mr Sheppards store is
a branch office for the saU' oi tickets for the (Jueen's
Theatre and Winds >r Hall, ;ind he is also manager of
the Windsor ( oncert Hall, the finest in the Dominion.

JAS. D. LAWSON.

ONI", of the liest practical machinists in this city is Mr.
Jas, I) Lawson who has had manv years' experience
in the business and in i,'<7-S embarked in it on his
own ;iccoiint on Craig street .and li\(! years after remo\eil
to the premises now occupied at 135 fortification
street. He is admirably e<inipped for all practical pur-
poses of his liiismess with lathes, drills and special
m,ichinery, tools and steam power and einiiloys only
skilletl artisans. Mr. Lawson manufactures Josejili
Best's patent jig saws, also je^\elers' rolls ,infi tools which
arc a speei.ilty. and all kinds of light machinery ami
attends to repairs and jobbing. He is a carefiil workman,
and everything he turns out is superior in finish and
pc^rfect workmanship \ n.itiveof l-;dinbiirgh, Scotland,
Mr, 1 .,iwson cinie to Canada tw»Mit\'-five ve,irs ago and
ser\ed his time with Mr. IC. Ciilbert, general machinist
in this city. Throughout his business career he h.as
always been successlul and prosperous au<l accpiired a
wide reputation ;is a first-class workman. Mr. Lawson
IS well known in this city.

CHAS. LAVALLEE.

M( INTKI'.A L li.is aiw a\ s ber-n recognized as one of the
gnatest mnsie.il centres. m the continent; and the
degree to whiehthe tii\ineart is cultiv.ited bet'ikens
the native refinement and a high class training of this
community. There are indeed but few better markets
for musical merch.'iudise of all kinds, and tlie number ol
reli.ible and res[>onsible houses engaged in the tr.ide is
very large. Among the ollest established and ino.st
thoroughly representa'.ive of these is th.it of .Mj. Charles
l.avallee, successor to Lavallee & Son, at .N'o. 33 St.
Lambert Hill, The inception of thU business d,ites from
1S3J, when it was founded by Mr. .-\ug. Lavallee, who, in
iS.S,), admilted his son Charles to a partnership interest
uuiler llie firm name' of Lavallee \ Son In 1.S92 the
latter became sole proprietor. I his house has alwavs
been a leadir in this important line of tr.ade, and among
other distinctions achieved by it, was the ,iward of a
Diploma at the I'rovinclal Lxposition held in this city,
for its superior make of\ioliiis. Mr. Lavallee haniUes
all the leading brass, reed and string instruments, as well

as all kinds of musical merchandise. He gives special
attention to repairing of all kinds, which is neatly and
promptly done, ami at very moderate prices. He is very
prominently identilied with musical circles of this city,
and has filled tlu; important position of Bandmaster of
the Victoria Killes Hanil, al.so of the City Band. Mr.
L,avallee was born in the District of Montreal.

W, A. DUNHAM.

THT". leading housi; in Montreal engaged in the manu-
facture of boot and shoe lasts is that of Mr. W. A.
Dunh.iin, whose M,issaclinsetts L-ist Factory is
situati'd ,it jii St (leorge street (re.ir of 2.)). Mr. Dun-
ham w.as ln-»rn in Bath, M.iine, ami eventually went to
Massachnseits, where ho was employed for seven years
in one of the most noleci last factories. In iS.Sj, he came
to .Montreal, and esl.iblished his present business, and
his trade now extends not only throughout Canada and
Newfoundland, but also to Gre.it Britain, Belgium,
I'"r.tnce .and (iemianv. The fictory is io<jX3o feet in
area, fully equipped with the latest imiiroved machinery
anrl appliances, operated by steam power, flere ten
skilled workmen are employed, and only carefully selected
maple is utilized in the manufacture of his Lists
Lasts fur feet of all sizes and shapes are manufac-
tured, and a specially is made of fine lasts for machine
sewed and handmade boots and shoes Mr. Dunham
supplies some of the most fimoiis boot anrl shoe manu-
facturers in Canaila and orders are carefully filled at the
lowest prices. Lashion in Lists is constanilv changing,
and he is ;ilways in adv,ance of the times with
the latest styles. Mr, Durham i^i highly regarded in trade
circles for his skill anil integrity, and justly merits the
substantial success .aeluevc'd in this useful indu^trv.

NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF LONDON, ENGLAND.

Till', insiiranco that make? "assurance doubly sure"
is exemplified in the Northern ,-\ssurance Company
of Liuiduii, I'.ngland. which, since its organiz ition in
iSvJ, h.is met every just claim against it promptly, and won
for itself a repntatiiin second to notie in the world. Its
age, we.dth, stability and upright ilcdings havegiven this
company an eiiviible reputation, and to those who seek
reliafile imUMiinitv it commends itself. Tlit? he.ad oHice
for ("anada is locateil in this city, and was first opened in
1SG7. Since i,S,S7 i't'lias been umler the able anil elfii ient
management of Mr, Robert W. Tyre, a representative
insur.ance man of long experience, who has greatly ex-
tended and increased the scooi' of its operations. The
offices here are locat'^d 11 the British I'',mpire Building,

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No. 172.) Noire lame sircot, comer of St. I'rancois-
,Xavier. They are of ample dimensions, spacious and
commodious, and titteil up with all tuodern conveniences
that can aid in f.icilitatm-; the transaction of the immense
volume of business that is done here, ten assistants lieint;
employed. The Northern is one of the most siil'stantial
ami reliable coitipanies doinK business in this country.
In i.S.).! its capital and accumulated funds amounted to
834.2jo.ooo. its annual revenue from lire and life ]ire-
niinms and from inter(!St upon invested liinds was Sj.i'js.-
coo, while it has a deposit \\ilh tht: Dominion (.k)\ern-
ment for security of C.\anadian pt,licy holders 5jt»i',oo(j.
Mr. Tyre was formerly manager of the I'hcenix Insurance
('on;pany of London. ICnulaml. lie is a member of the
Canadian Hoard of Underwriters, the Board of Trade and
the St. James Club,

C. ASHFORD.

ALE.XDINTi and popul.ir business establishment of its
kind in this city is that of Mr. C, .\shforil, bookseller,
stationer and proprietor of a circulating^ library
situated at Soo Dorchester street. Mr. .\shford. who was
born in H(;dfordshire, England, has been a permanent
resident of Montreal since 185.) and established in his
present business a period of seventeen years. Me has al-
ways been located on Dorchester street and moveil to the
premises now (jccupied in iSiji. The store, which is taste-
fully appointed and admirably arranged, has tiemensions
of is X 75 feet and without exception is one of the most
attractive in the section of the city in which it is located.
The stock c irried lias been judiciously selecteil and com-
prises books upon all subjects in variousbindings, scientific,
historical, liiographical, religious. ])oeiry. etc., also college
text books, medic.il works, students' r.nd reporters' note
books, works of lict ion and all the' magazines and periodicals
of the d.iy of b-n,dish, American and C.inadiiii public.ition
and the newsp.ipers. .\ full and complete assortment of
plain and fancy st.itionery, hi. ink books and a wide range
of fancy articles th.it belong to the business isalsocarrieil.
The patronage is voluminous and comes from the best
classes of the community. Mr. Asliford is a first class
business man. prompt .and reliable in his dealings and
enjoys the esteem and regard of all his in. my patrons.
In the circulatint' library he li.is sever.il thousand st.\nd-
ard books and is conatantlv addinR many new ones.

JOHN ALLAN.

ONI'l of the must po]nilar, reliable and enterprising
houses in its line in llii' city of Mcmtreal is that of
Mr. John .Mian, h iller. clothier and outlitter, whose
extensive establishment is located at (>5() to ijlij, Craig
street. This steadily increasing business was established

in ihS7 by Mr. Allan, who has since secured a liberal,
inlluenlial and permanent patronage, lie occupies f.)ur
stores, each three stones high, and keeps constantly on
h.'ind a comprehensive and choice assortment of men's,
youths' and hoys' clothing, overcoats, shirts, hats, collars
anil cutis, men's furnishing goods, boots and shoes,
trunks, valises, etc. The first Moor of No. O50 is devoted to
boots and shoes, the second to trunks and valises, and
the third to the shirt factory : while No. 661 is utilized
for men's neckwear, collars and ( ulfs, etc. The No. dbj
store is used for men's underwear, umbrellas, hose,
sporting goods, etc., and No. 6Cj3 for h.its, caps, etc.,
and the second floors over Nos. CGi, f/>j and 605 for the
read\'-made cinthing .and ciisiom tailoring dep.irtnients ;
the third Moor is occiipieil as the tailors' work-rooms and
for reserved stock. The stores are elegantly equipped
and are provided with all nvidern appliances— cash
railway, large plate-glass windows, electric lights, steam
heat. etc. Mr. .\llan prides himself upon the superior
qualilv of his gooils, the faithful and thorough m.inner of
his workmanship, ,'ind his elegant style and aciurate fit.
The latest fashions in piece goods directly tln^y appear
are to be fouiul in this noted cst.iblishment, r.'id the
prices that i)revail cannot be discminted liy any sii.iilar
first-class house in Canada. Mr. .Mian buys for cash .\ud
sells at the closest margin, ami employs constantly
twent\ -seven eflicieiit and courteous clerks .i.nd salesnum.
Mr. .\ll.in was born in Scotland, but h, s --esideii in
Montreal since iSSj. He brings to the p.rosecc*ion ot
this business ample experience and practical knowledge,
and the large p.Uronage he commands is the n.itural
result of honorable dealing combined with the highest
qualities of goods for the lowc^st prices.

I .'sirlt'd in this citv since 1SG3. He is a member of the
lioard of Trade and stands deservedly high as an insur-
ance agent and broker in tjusiness circles.

THOMAS HIAM.

01'" the numerous insurance auents in this city none
st.'inds higher in public confidence or has recei\ed a
larger measure of recognition froin leading mer-
chants, manufacturers and property owners than Mr.
Tluunas Hi.im. whose handsome offices are Nos. 7 and .S
Imperird Hiiilding, St James street. Mr. lli.im has been
established in the insurance business here for a period
of .to years and h.as develojied a connection anil patron-
age that clearly proves his energy, ability and influence.
He is the loc.d .agent for the Imperi.il I'ire Insurance Co.,
also the Liverpool, London and (llobe ami thi' Ciuardian
Eire Insurance (o., three of the wealthii'st and most re-
liable and prompt paying insurance companies in the
worl.l. .Xs a practical and experienced underwriter Mr.
Iliam offers substanti.il inducements to the public, iin-.lnd-
ing low r.ites and liberally ilrawn policies, wliih* all losses
sustained are equitably adjusteil and promptly paid
through him. He was born in Worcester, Eng . and has

THOS. SONNE.

ONIi of the oldest and most noted houses in 'le city of
Montreal actt\elv engaged in the manufacture of
awnings, tents, s.itis, etc , is that i>( Mr. Thos. Sonne,
whose est.iblishmeiU is situaterl at 187 and i.Sj Coinmis-
siiniers street. Mr. Sonna was born in Denmark, and
came to Montreal twenty eight years ago, when he est.ib-
lished his present business. He is a thoroughlv practical
and expert sail, tarpaulin and tent maker, ,aud learnt
me trailo in Denm.irk. Mr Sunue occupies a substantial
and spacious four-story and b.isement building, 30x150
feet in area, the first floor being utilized for offices and

ship-chandlery department ; the serund, for the manu-
facture of tents, awnings and fl.igs . the third, for the
manufacture of tarpaulins; while the fourth floor is
devoted to sail making, etc. He is a direct importer of
canvas from England and Scotland, and carriesau im-
mense stock of ship-ch.indlery anil marine bn|iplies.
Mr. Sonne also m.inufactures and kee|)s in stock flags of
all nations, w.agcMi covers, horse covers, inside spring-
rolhir sh.ides, tarpaulins and oil-skin citithing, and fits
up hoist ropes at short notice. He also supplies a cheap
fire escape, and furnishes all kinds of tents o hire.
Only the best materials are utilized in the manui.icture
of his goods, which .are unsurpassed in Montreal or
elsewhiTe. h'rom fifteen to twenUy-five pi^rsinis are etn-
plo,yed in this house, besiiles many more for outside
work, and orders are promptly filled at the lowest pos-
sible prices ; and the trade, w hicli is both wholesale and
retail, extuuds throughout the (irovinces of (,)uebec and
Ontario, Mr, Sonne is highly ri.'gardeil in business
circles for his just methods, and is an active member of
the Hoard of Trade. He is also prominent in Masonic
affairs, being Past Master of the I'riuce Con.sort Lodge.

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H. A HILL.

IN tliese clays of l)iisln('sa rush aiui luirry every kind of
lainir sa\in^' device is in ^reat (ieinaiul and the intro-
duction of rubber stamps and seals lias done much to
simplify almost every liind of clerical business, saving
time, money and unnecessary labor. In this connection
we have much pleasure in callinf* tlie attention of our
readers to the representative Montreal house of Mr. H.
A. Hill, rubber stamp and br.iss si^n ir.anuf irtnrer,
whose salesroom is at \o, 123 St. Peter street, "pposito

the Merchants' Hank, and fictory 157 I'ortification l.ane.
This business was estal.lislied in 1SS6 by the firm of
Meader and Hill, tlie latter succeeding to its sole con-
trol in is.'-.S. .Mr. Hill is a lhoroni;hly trained anil
expert enf;raver, possessiuf,- an intimate knouled^je of
every feature and detail of this artistic industry, and
the recpiirements of the most critical patronHi;o lb'
makes a specialty of the manufacture of artistic brass
signs for banks, insurance companies, doctors, notaries,
arid advocates' olVices, and observes the utmost taste 111
all his desiRns, while his workmanship is unsurpassed
in delicacy ,'ind luiisli. He .also e.\eciues all kinds t>f
engraviuf;, nu-lal stamp and stencil cutting seal presses,
ribbon stamps, and bank stamps of every description.
Many of the leading; business houses if Canada purcliase
their supplies from this popular establishment and its
extensive patronage is but a just tribute to the skill,
industry and enterprise of the proprii'tor. Mr. Hill
was born in the Cnited States, comiuf; to I'anada
fifteen years ayo. He is an active member of the
Masonic Order. The call of the ollice Telephone is
Bell 1J005.

NATIONAL WIRE WORKS.

AM().\(i the youni;, eiiterprisiiig business men in
.Moutri'.il IS the lirm of I. .inning A Tlionipson. pro-
[inetors of the .National Wire Works at 58.) Crai^
street. They are both practical workmen and experi-
enceil business men of uni|uestioned reputati,)n, ,ind have
been associated in business since i8'io, removing a year
ago, on account of increasing tr.ide, to the spacious
premises now occupied. The firm m.inufarture all kinds
of wire goods, bank and cilice fixtures, also wire cloth
for locomotives, threshing machines, f.inniug and smut
mills, counter raihnys, garden ,ind cemetiry fencing,
flower st.mds. flower baskets, tr.iiucrs, arches, sponge
baskets, window guards, co.d, sand and gruel screens,
sieves, fenders, lire gu,irds, ladies' dress and h;it stands,
etc. The work turned out is subst.-'Hially put together
in the best manner, and perfect 111 every respect, cemetery
and garden wire work being a specialty. Mr. A. banning
IS ;i native of Montreal, and a well known member of the
.\ O.C W, Mr. J. Thompscm is also a native of Mont-
real, and jiri(>r to engaging in his present enterprise w,is
intheemploy of T.t;, Kice, wire manufacturer.for.t period
of tweni wears. He is an active Kreemason and mem-
ber of th'eA.i i.C.W.

ST. LAWRENCE DYE WORKS.

Al'()I'l'l-.\K est.ablishnient and one wh:eh is a great
conveniences to the citizens of .Montreal is the St.
L.awrence Hye Works, No. 31 Uleury street, of
which -M. A M. Macdonald are the energetic proprietors.
They established this flourishing business in isti.i, and
their trade e.xt'Mids, not only throughout the citv, but
also throughout the provinces of t.Uuibec and Eastern
Ontario. Messrs. M. tt ,M. Macdon.ild also have a
branch at jjijS St, Catherine street, which caters to the
trade of the western part of Montreal. They occupy a
substantial two-story brick building, which is fully
e piipped wiili special machinery, operate I by steam
liQwer, and only skilled h.mds are empline I. Dyeing
and chemical cleaning in all their br, niches are
done to order with skill and care. Ladies' and
gentlemen's garments are dyed and cleaned without
ripping apart or trimmings removed. W<K»llen gtjods,
silks, velvets, satins, dress fabrics, etc, are also dye. I
and finished in tlie highest styleof the art, while woollen
blankets, lace curtains and other draperies are also
thoroughly cleaned, and they are very moderate in their
prices, M. \' M. Macdonald offer great conveniences to
theirciistomers.ua distance, receiving and forwarding
Rotjds by mail and express ; and tin y are' highlv regartied
for their promptiu.'ss and strict probity, and justly merit
the liberal and permanimt p.uronage secured in this
useful industry. The Hell Telephone call is No. 1 54y

KIEFFER BROS.

THI'. leading and most reliable firm in its line in the
citv of ^^lntreal is tliat of Messrs. Kieffer liros.,
manufacturers .and dealers in all kinds of shoe ma-
chinery, whose factory and salesroom are situated at
i8.ind.>o St. Ceorge street This prosperous and ex-
tensive industry was established in I.S75 by Messrs.
Louis and Felix Kieffer, whose trade now exends
throughout the entire Dominion, Hotli partners are
thoroughly practical and expert machinists, who are
fully conversant with the needs ,iud reiinirements of the
inost critical boot and shoe manufacturers. They occupy

STANLEY

spacious and well equipped workshops and employ con-
stantly superior workmen. Messrs. Kiefft'r Uros.
manufacture largely all kinils ot boot and shoe machin-
ery, McK.iy Sole Sewing Machine, Nation,il Heeling
Machine, Union Heel Trinimer, Watson Turning and
Heading M;ichine, wax thre.id sewing machines, pegging,
eyeleting, and welt-cutting lu.ichines, sole-cutlers, skiver
and welt splitters, sole- moulding machines, etc., which are
offered to the trade at extremely low prices. They
are sole agents in the Dominion for the following,
viz,: .•\cme Leveller, Cilmore Leveller, Gilmore Huffer,
Tower I'eg Cutter, Am.izeen Skivers, Arnold I'eg Cutter,
Carver Upper Leather Splitter, Carver Sole livelier,
Impression Stitch Machine, emery wheels, etc. The
above named machines are general favorites with
the trade and have no superiors in the United Stati-s
and Canada. Orders are (illed with care and dis.
patch at lowest figures, anil all machines are fully
warranted, Messrs. Louis ;uul I'elix Kieffer \\ere

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MoN rKi;.\L. 'rill'. MKiKoroLis of Canada, illl:sthati:i)

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born in Alsaco. ami came to (^anaila in iSys. Tliey
are highly regarded iii trade circles for their niecliaiiical
skill and just niethtuis, and have won by sheer merit
their present ativanced position in this useful industry.
They issnc a superior illustrated catalogue, which is
forwarded promptly upon application.

PIGEON & BEAUCHAMP.

AMONG the well-known business men on St. Catharine
street is the In 111 ofl'ijieon a Ueauchamp, manufac-
turers and dealers in harness, collars, horse boots,
etc. The business they are now conducting was estab-
lished in iSS'iby Mr. II. rit;eon, and in iSijj he formed a
partnership wiiii Mr. IC, IJeaiichanip, under the present
^tyle ami a reimn'al w.is made to the premises, 25 x 60
feet dimensions, now occupieil at 1950 St. (.'atharuK; street.
Trade is active and ^rows apa< e and the firm intend in
tlie near future to ni.iliean addition to their establish-
ment for its [iccomniodation. The (inn manufacture to
order and keep in stock all kinds of light, heavy, single
and doiiblu h.irncss, also collars and horse boots of all
sizes, specially m.ido for trotters, and saddles, bridles,
whips, horse clothing, etc. Kight skilled hauls are em-
ployed in tile manufacturing department and the work
turned out is superior in I'very respect, strong, substan-
ti;il and diir.ible. A harness from (Ji'.oo to 9500 00 can
be purchased in this establishment in any style of mount-
ing desired and the best satisfaction guarantied and
given. Mr. I'igeon was born in Terrebonne, P. (J., and
lor a period of fifteen years was foreman of the fancy tie-
jtiirtment of the (lartield Mfg. Co, of Clucago. Mr.
iU'auchainp is a native of Montreal and was also in the
employ of the Garfield Mfg. ("o. Hoth are men of prac-
tical exjierieuce, sound judgment .and ability, and can
offer intlucemeuts to buyers in their line of business not to
be obtained elsewhere. They are enterprising and in-
dustrious and winning success by deserving it.

formerly in the emplovment t»f 1'-. I' .\llis t^ Co.,
Milwaukee, Wis , being the siiperintendeiit of the
works, while his brother. .Mr. G. D.nling, was also pre-
vioiisly in the mech.inical department of the Canadian
I'acilic r.iilu.iy. Both partners are thoroughly experi
enced machinists and mechanical engineers, fully con-
versant with every detail of this u.seful industry. They

speridtv of the .Nordborg Governor. Claussen Clutch
I'lilley. Webster lle.iter, L. 1' I' System for driving
dyn.imos, the .Morse valve resetting muchine, etc. These
special machines are unsurpassed for elficiency and
rrli.ibilily, and have no superiors in Canada or the
Ciiited St.ites, and their Improved IClevators, which are
nnnv.illed for safety and elticiency, are now in use

DARLING BROTHERS.

ONK of the most reliable tirms in the city of Montreal
is that of Messrs. I larliug Urothers, m.innfacturers
tif stt'.iin engines and special nMcliinery, whose
F?eliance Works are situated at 11.; (,)nren street. This
important business w.is established (ive yi-ars ago by
Messrs. A. l.andG. Darling, who have since secured a
liberal patronage, their trade extending throughout
t.'anada and Newfoundland, Mr. A. J. Darling was

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nSTER oil. I-.\TllAlT01t-i:.\IlAlM MI.,\M.
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occiipv three spacious lloors, each being 6j x too feet in
area, fully supplied with modern tools, lathes, and
machinery operated by a 35 horse power steam engine,
ami .|o skilled workmen are employed, Messrs. Darling
jirothers manufacture the Nordberg .\iil.>inatic I'^ngine,
also electric li.and and power elevators, and make a

extensively in Montreal. Toronto and other cities giving
entire satisfaction. Messrs A. J.andG Darling were
born in .Montreal. They are highly regarded in trade
circles for their mechanical ability and just methods
Messrs. Darling Brothers issue a superior illustrated cat-
alogue, which is forwarded promptly upon application

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G. BOIVIN & CO.

ONI', of the nidst mnrkrd records of sncces'ifiil progress
111 the Montreal boot ami ^hoe mamif.icluriiiK
industry is that of the widely-known ami ri'lnibli'
house of Messrs. C;. Hoivin S I'o., whose olhi es and
factory are situated at 280 and ;.^.S St. I'aul street. For
every feature of style, comfort and elegance, their lines
of mens, women's aiul chil'.lren's boots ,uid shoes are
recognized standards in the Cnnadian market, while their
patented specialties, lioivins boots in one piece, and C. 1'.
\\. balb. are general favorites wherever introduced. This
business was founded in i^^<) by Ci Hoivin. who C(m-
ducted it till iSjj, when Mr. I'. .Mex. Boivin. the son of
the founder, became sole proprietor, and still c.irries it
i>n under the old lirm name of " (i lloivin A Co. ' The
premises comprise a sp,icii>us four-story and basement
building, exleiuling to t'oniniissioners street, tilted uj)
with every convenience-elevator, etc. The factory is
fully supplied with modern machinery, tools, etc., oper-
ated by electric power, and 150 skilled h.iuds are con-
stantly employed, 'I'hf capacity ol the factory is .(.ooo
pairs of boots and shoes weekly, (inly hne and meiliiim
goods are manufactured, and Mr. Boiviu guarantees every
pair of shoes leaving his factory Six travelling salesmen
represent the house, and the irade extends thrjiughout
the entire liominion and Newfoundland. Mr. 1', .V.
lioivin was born in Montre.nl, and is an active member
of the Hoani of Trade, lie is an honor.ible business man,
who has ever retained the conhilence of trade circles, , and
is a worthy representative of the boot and shoe manufac-
turing interests of this thriving city.

FRANK KELLER.

Ni) historical review of the fur trade of the city of
Montreal would be complete withi>ut special mention
of the old-establisheil house of Mr. l-'rnnk Keller,
fur dresser and dyer, whose ollices and f.ictory are
situated at 105 and 107 Shearer street. This business
was i.'stablished in 1S73 by Mr, !•'. Keller, who is a
thoroughly practical fur dresser and dyer, fully conver.s.int
with every feature and detail of this important industry.
He occupies a three-story .and basement building, jo x 75
feet in area, fully equipped with modern machinery,
operated by a thirty horse-jiower steam boiler. Thirty-
five skilled hands are employed, and the ira<le extends
throughout the entire Iiominion of Canada. In iSyj Mr.
Keller handled 1=; j.oi'S furs. He is noteil m trade circles
for turning out furs that are unsurpassed for liiiish and
uniform excellence, his furs being great favorites with
leading furriers, and h.iving no superiors in the Canadian
niarket. Mr. Keller lirst began business on St. Charles

llorroinee street, then he moved to St. I'liillip street, and
in 18.^3 Ik- established himself in his present premises,
lie w.is born in Ciermany, but has resided in Montreal
for the l.isl ji years Mr. Keller is highly esteemed ill
trade circles for his strict integrity .ind business skill, and
is prominent in Masonic circles, being a Koy.al Arch
mason, and also owns considerable real estate in the city.

C. D. REAY.

A.N()Ti;\V<)KTHY footwear establishment, and one
long since established in Montreal, is that of Mr. C.
iJ. Heay, whose location is at No. i St. Lawrence
street, corner of Craig street. The boot and shoe store
of Mr. Keay w.as inaugurated eighteen years ago l)y Mr.
.\. M. I'eatheistiine. with whom the jireseiit propneior.
Mr. Keay. was long ideiitilieil. The business was ccjii-
ducted by .Mr. I"eather.-.tone up to two years ago, when
Mr. Ke.iv I'tecame the proprietor by purch.'ise of the
establishment. This house has always tnijoyed an excel-
lent patronage, and under the m.inagenunt <,it the present
proprietor has not (Uily held its former patron.ige but has
made a host of new patrons. Mr. Keay carries a full
stock of all le.iding m.inuiactures inl.idies'. gents', misses'
and children's boots and shoe-., which enibracis both the
oidin.iiy and hnest grades: also a large and firstcl.iss
line of slippers and rubliers are to be found at this
reliable house. I 'rices are governed by moderation ,1110
are low, quality and make considered Mr. Keay s long
experience in the footwear tr.ide has made him an
authority in this line. Xo one need go further than this
well stocked eslablishnieut to be suited. In connei tioii
with his bcjtjt and shoe busiu(,-ss. .Mr. Kea>' condin Is a
well-appointed newsstand, whert; may be hatl at all tunes
all the leading daily and weekly papers. Mr. Keay is a
n.itive of the province of Quebec, and has been a resident
of Montreal for four years or more, .iiiii is a well-known
young man, industrious and pain.-.taking in business, and
has the esteem of the community.

A. W. JAMES.

Till', prosperous esiablishmeiit cnndiicted by Mr. A W.
lames was founded six years ago by James &
iluchesana. ( )iie year later the partnership was
dissoh'e.l. anil the business was succeeded tti by Mr.
James, the present prfjprietor. He was born at Cornw.ill,
jirovince of tlntario, and settled in Montreal in i^y^).
Mr. James was previously identified with the house of
Mr. C, Mcl'hee. in the same line of business, in the
capacity of manager, from 1S7CJ to 1SS7, .Mr. James'
line is that of retail grain, produce and commission. His

pl.ace of business is at 17, 01 ,iiul Ji Si, Henry street, and
all facilities and conveniences (or conducting tie excellent
trade which is .iccorded him is .it h.ind, ami ample storage
room is had for all goods h.indled. The house receives
consignments of .ill kinds of grain and pn«liice from all
the producing sections .-ind is liberal in ihe 111. liter of
adv.incements when required and guarantees iirompt
returns on bal.inces. This house h,is iiiiilt up a line trade
and established a most enviable reputation for honorable
dealing ami ccjrrect busini'ss methods. Hay on commis-
sion is made a speci.ilty. Correspondence is solicited,
I'rices are governed by moderation, and a large, substan-
tial business is carried on.

GEORGE F. PHELPS.

ONK of the oKlest established lioiisc^s in the wholesale
and retail oyster, hsh, poultry and g.inie trade of
the city of Montreal is Mr. Cn'orge I'. I'helps,
whose othces and salesrctoms are situated at 56 \'ictoria
square Mr. I'helps beg.m business ;(> years ago. and
Ills tr.ide now extends througliout Western ( hit.irio to
Mariii ib.i and the North West He occupies a sp.icious
bill! Iiiig, .lox i(>o feel in are.i. the Iront being used for
store .Hid ollices, and the rear for the wholesale depart-
ment. ICvery variety of hsh. game and oysters is
handled, including salmon from i'rilish Coliimli.a. New
lirnnswick .and the Kennebec river ; prairie chickens
from tin; west; pheasants from (.real Itritain ; while
lish from the great lakes ; salt water h.sh from Portland,
.and oysters from New York, r.altimore, .New Haven
and S'lrginia, Mr. I'helps makes a specially of oysters,
.oiil sliqis them l.irgely to distant points, chielly to towns
betweiMi Port .\rthiir. Out,, and Vancouver. li.C. This
branch of trade has been c.irried on by Mr. I'helps
since the opening of the Western Division of the C. 1'.
K.ailroad. He handles large quantities of lish daily, and
particular atlenlion is paid to supplying hotels, restaur-
ants, etc. ; some 10 hands being constantly employed.
.Mr. I'helps was born in M.issachu.setts, but has lived
in Montreal for the last J7 ye.irs He is highly esteemed
in business circles ,iiid is a popular member of the
Hoard of Trade. This is the largest oyster house in
Montreal.

AMERICAN STEAM LAUNDRY.

PKOMl.Nh..NT among the le.iding concerns in this line
of business in Monire.d is the .\merican Steam
l-aundry. owned and operated by .Messrs, Mc-
Caffrey & Lodge, at No. .|i Heaver I'lall Hill. This
reliable concern was foundeil in i.SSj, seven years later

Mtatai

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205

bcconiinR the property of Messrs. E. McCaffrey ami II.
I.odKo. hotli expL-riLMiced men ill lliis line nt l)usim:ss.
wild have greatly cnlarKCil tin.' fii'ld nf iis upei.ilidiis.
Tlic premises comprising two lldors, ivich jo x (jo f(.et in
iliiiuMisioiis, are thoroughly eciiiipped with all iho
latest improved machinery known to the industry,
and steady cniploynienl is ^iven to a lar^e force
of lulp. .Ml work is cxccult'd in a prompt and
superior manner and without injury to garments. I-.ice
curtains, line shirts, skirls, collars and cutis, pillow
shams, embroidered arlicles, heavy llaniiels and hl.iiikets,
woollen mioils, etc , ari' lauiidrird in tlu; most skillful
manner , and llie annoy.iiK i; ciused hy having arlicles
clL-inged for iIiom.' of others is carefully guar<le(l .igainst.
A prominent specialty is laundryiug new work for mau-
uficturers. So rapid has been the grouili of this busi-
ness under the present man.igi'ment, that, in order to
satisfactorily meet the reiiuireiiients of an appreciative
public, agencies have been established in various parts
of the city and subiirbs. and several delivery wagons
are in constant .service, and work is calleil for and
delivered free of charge, and, despite the supeiiority of
the work, the lowest prices are charged. Mr. McCaffrey
is a native of Montreal, and Mr. l.oilge a resident
since t!5M5.

JAMES R. KHIND.

AMONG the prominent architects in this city is Mr.
Janu'S K. Kliind, who, prior to coming here, acquir-
ed a wide reputalion in London for his great skill
and artistic conceptions. Mr. Kliind was born in Inver-
ness, Scotland, and in early life acquired a thorough,
practical as well ,is artistic and theoreiic.il knowledge
of the science of architecture in the office of his lirotlier.
Mr. John Kliind, in his native city. He subse(iuently
went to I^ondon and was principal assistant, superin-
tendent and designer with Messrs. Isaacs & Florence,
head architects of the \'ictoria hotel, .N'orlhuinberland,
one of the finest hotels in that great cilv, lie was also
assistant superintendent for Uoulnois iS: Warner, who
erected a largo hall with a seating cap,acity for 6,000
person.s. Mr. Kliiinl was established in London as an
architect eight years, and since I.SSS h,is lieeii .active in
his profi-ssinn m this city and designed the detail ,iiul
superintended the construction of the filoval Victoria
hospital for 11. Saxon Snell, l-'.K.I.Ii.A, I'-ondon ; the
residence of K. T Ilenecker, and many others. Mis
otlice is Xo. .(05 Ho.ard of Trade building. Mr Khind
is recognized as a gentlc'inan of marked professional
attainments, and is a prominent iiieinlur of the Ouebec
Association of Architects, and also of the St. Andrew's
and Caledonian Societies

T. COSTEN & CO.

ONE of the oldest .among the representative houses in
ilsspeci,il line is that of T c'osten A Co., importers
and dcdi'rs in sporting goods. The foundation of
this now prosperous liusiness dales from 1S5!, when it
w.iseslablishcd by thi^ linn on St, James street, and twenty
ve.irs ago a reiiio\-al was in.ide to the prelnIse^l now occu-
pied. No. KjijO N'<itre Dame street. In iss-, Mr. (L W.
Costen died, since when the business has been carried
im by the surviving partner, Mr, T. Costen, under the
original firm name. 'I'he s.ilesroom is 20 x .|o feet

Messrs. A. Lefebvre S Coir.pany is especially deserving
of prominent mention. It is the leading house of its kind
in Montreal. The hrin is composi-d of Messrs. A.
Lefebvre and .-Vuguste Lapierre, who formed this p.irtner-
ship in i,'8ij, and both are able, experienced men, who are
thoroughly conversant with the latest and best processes
of m.'inuf; ''.inritig. The premises ulili/ed by them since
i.S'ii, when tl / removed from St. Henri street, are at
No i-'o Keaiidoin street ;St, Henri), ,ind coniprisea two-
story building 30 X .|o feet in dimensions, thoroughly
equipped with a splendid supply of machines and appli-

ances. A competent number

in area, complete in
all appointments, and
here is displa\ed a
l,irge assortment of
Knglish and .\nierican
guns, rillos. rev.ilvers,
fishing t.'ickh*. ammu-
nition, walking sticks,
and a full liiuMjf sport-
ing goods of every de-
scription: also Joseph
Rodgers Sc Sons' fine
pocket cutlery. Mr.
Co.sten was born inCastlccomer. Ireland, in iSjo. came to
Kingston with bis parents in 1^3.'. and fifieen years after
removed ti) Monire.il, where he has since resirlerl and
t.iken an acti\e interest in business affairs. For a period
of seven \e;irs he w.as an active member of the Princt' of
Wales Hides, the crack mibtarv org.inizaiion of thi- city,
and is well known and proniinent. ile li,is a wifh? circle
of friends ,and .acquaintances among sportsmen, and is
one of the most I'opular men in his line of business in
the city.

of skillerl hands are em-
ployi-'il and the output
is large. The range
of production includes
pure apple cider, cham-
pagne cider, ginger ale
and beer, sod.a water,
seltzer and many other
aer.iled drinks, t )rders
are promptly tilled at
low prices, and are de-
livered to anv part of the city and suburbs. Both p,irtners
are well known reliable business men and popular citizens.
Mr. Lefebvre is ,1 nativi' of Coteau Landing, and Mr.
I.apierre, of St Henri, where he was formerly engaged in
tlie hotel business.

A LEFEBVRE & CO.

ACifJE.-VT and growing dimiand has sprung up of late
years all over the country for light nonalcoholic
bever.igesof all kinds, and these are rapidly dispilac-
iiig intoxicating drinks in the affections of the people.
Among the reliable concerns in Montreal which meet this
ever.increasing demand with great success that of

ROYAL STEAM DYE WORKS.

Till'" Koyal Steam Dye Works, of which Mr John L.
Jensen is the enterprising' proprietor, r.inks among
the leading concerns in this line in Montreal. The
head olhce is situated at 710 Craig street, with a branch
at 1O7J St. Catherine slrjet and works corner Shaw
and Logan streets, which are owned by the tirm and
were specially erected for this purpose. Mr. Jensen
established tliis business in 1S70, since which period
he has always enjoyed a libi'ral and influential patron-
age. The works com]irise a two-story brick building,
1.^5 X so feet in size, fully supplied with .all the modern
appKances and machinery operated by a 100 horse-
power steam boiler and engine. Mr. Jensen carefully
dyes and ren(jvates ladies' dresses, gents suits, cloth
and other jackets, without l.aking them apart, .also
damask and rep curtains, table and piano covers, silks,
satins -ind woollen goods, in a first-class style at ex-
tremely moderate prices. He is an invaluable adviser
in the choice of colors. His work is unrivalled for
elegance and finish, and employs from 40 to 50 first-
class hands. 'I his is the larg<!st and best equipped
steam dye works in Montreal, and its tr.ide is sti'adily
increasing, owing to the superiority and cpiality of its work.

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MONTUKAL, Till!: MT-TROPOLIS OK CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

ARMAND DOIN.

PKOMINTN'r .inn iij,' ih.' l■■,^llill^■ h,itiiTs and furriiTs
doiiii; luisMifss HI till! ciiy uf MoiuriMl we linil Mr.
Arm, mil I'uiii. wliosu s.ilrsroom is .nt Nn. is.H.i Nolru
I'),ini>; strci'l. ■''us house li:is Ini'ii in miii.i.'s-,iiiI u|ifni-
tiuii fur till' |).istlwfiuy-lw() ycirs, .niiil fmiii iis ini-i'plicni
it has .ilways Ixi'ii Iho niipiciit of a hlu'ral ami f.isiiiim-
able patninaRe. Mr. I'oin is a iiaiivu of thu Province of
(,_)uebec. and became a rc.sidrnt of .Montreal in iS')). Im-
mediately on his arrival here hu became connected with
this line of business, and h.as thus had a practical and

valuable experienra exlpnding over a periml of thirty
years. In 1.S72 he ciiitjarked in busiiiij.ss 0.1 his own
account, his premises beins located on St. Laurence
street, where he remained nntil i"^').i, wlien he re-
moved to his present st.md. His si. ire is spacious
and commodious, handsomely fitted up with large plate-
glass front, elegant fixtures, etc., and presents a very
attractive appearance. Mr. Doin carries a heavy and
first-class stock, which embraces every description of
hats, caps, etc, for men, youths, boys and children ; f.ue
furs and straw goods in their respective seasons, etc.

The le.idniK manufacturers of luirope and .\merica are
here repiesenied, ami lliere is such a v.iriely of ilisplay
that all tastes ran be suited. Silk h.its and lur ^.irmenis
are lieru made' In cirder, while speci.d atienlion is (;uen
to repairing;, and in every inst.ince s.itisf.ulioii is KU.ir-
.iiiteed; prices beinn also placed at the lowest iiotih con-
sistent with supeiior workmanship

MILLER AND BREMNER.

RU'll and li' iuliiiil jeui.lry is alw.iys .lUr.ictive, and
there is lunhinn made for personal .a lornnient which
is so e.iKerly sought after. Anionj; the popular and
rcliablu est, liilishinents ill Montreal, devoted to the pro-
duct ion oldi.imond goods, jewelry, etc . is ill, it of Messrs.
Miller iV: Hreiuner, u.ilchinakers and in.mufatturinH
jewelers, whose s.desrooins ,-ire situated at 33 iileury
.street, and factory at ,ViJ Bleury strerl. 'I'liis business
was established twent\ liie years affo by Messrs, David
MilliT and |.is. liremner, both of whom are exjiert jewel-
ers ami w.ilchin.'ikers, who employ in their estalilishnient
30 persons. The tirm own |iroperiy at j.(J.| St. Cath
erine strei-t, and, should traiir warr.ant a change, would
occupy these commodious ipiarlers. They manufacture
waiclicases, bracelets, pins, lockets, riUK's, etc , and their
stock is one of the finest in Montre.d, coniprisint; full
lines of Swiss, l-^n^lish and ,-\nieric.iii K"'ld and silver
watches, diamond j^oolIs of all kinds, rini^s, br.acelets,
chains, brooches, pins, lockets, sterling silverware, clocks,
opera glasses, etc , making a specialty of diamond setting
and repairing, and the Ir.ide, which is both wholesale
and retail, extends throughout Canada, including all the
territory between the Atlantic and I'.icilic. Mr. Millei
was born in Scotland and Mr. liremner near .Montreal
They are reh.ible business nu.-n. who have ever made it
a rule to satisfy every cusiomer. by giving a good dollar's
worth for a dollar.

W. S. KENNEDY.

Till-; manufacturers' agent at the present day is an
important factor in modern business methods, re-
lieving producers and consumers of an inlinity of
trouble, and obviating the necessity of const.mt travel on
the p.iri of principals. A prominent house in .Montreal
eng.iged in this branch of trade is that of Mr. W. S.
Kennedy, whose olfices and salesrooms are at .(52 St
I'aul street. This business was established two years
ago by Mr. Kennedy, who ha.; excellent connections in
ICngland, Scotland and (\anad.'i. lie occupies three com-
modicnis tloors and a basement, each being 30 x 00 feet,

(itled up with every convenience. Here he keeps a
he.ivy and choice stock of biscuits, chocolate, jams, con.
fectlonery, etc.. of ihe finest ipiality, which are offered to
ret.iilers and joblirrsai manul'.iclurers prices. Mr. Ken-
nedy represriiisin Montre.il the following famous linglish
and Scotch houses, ,-iii(l olf rs substantial inducements
to the trade, viz.; Carr .V Co., biscuits. Carlisle. ICng-
land ; II. I. kowntree, chocolate. York; Bryant \ May,
matches. London; Titley .S: Co , twines. Leeds; T. \V.
liearli iVSons. Limited, jams, Cheltenham, I'arkinson &
Son. confectionery, Uoncisler ; John Gray & Co.. jams.
(ilasgow. |. Jamieson Ov; Co.. fish curers. (llasgow, etc. Or-
ders are immedialely lilled, and the trade of the house
extenils throughout the Dominion. Six clerks are
employed in the house, and three travelling salesmen on
the road. Mr. Kennedy was born in Liverpool, England,
and is highly regarded in trade circles.

GAGNON BROS.

THIS flourishing enterprise was founded seven years
ago by Messrs. II. it 1'. Cagnon, the present style
being Ciagnon Bros. Hotli gentlemen are able
merchants, having had many years' experience in both
the wholesale and retail dry goods business. 11. Oag-
mm was formerly with Cagiion iS: Meunier, dry goods,
for seven years, while Mr. 1'. CJagnon was in the em-
ploy of Messrs. Hodgson it Sumner, wholesale dry
gootis, a period of eight years, and, as above, entered
business for themseU'es seven years ago. Their estab
lishment is located at 171 and 175 St. Lawrence street
where they occupy d.iuble stores, each .11X90 feet in
dimensions These stores are very attractive and hand-
somely arranged— handsome plate glass fronts and all
interior appointnieius such as are found in first-class
establishments. No. 171 dep.irtment is devoted to
gentlemen's furnishings, and No. 175 department to
ladies' wear, etc. Dry goods are directly imported from
Great Hrilain, .\meric.i, l-'rance and (ierniany, ami t)ni-
brai:e the finest fabrics and palterns The assortment
includes all kinds of dry goods, dress fabrics, ami
triminings, shawls, hosie-ry and underwear, table linens,
towels, etc., :ind all and singular the long list ol goods
kept in a great emporium. Kmployment is given to
nine assistants, ,and <in inspection of the stock is well
worth the while of either laily or gentleman. Uoth
Mr. II. and Mr. 1'. (iagnon .are n.itives ol the province
of Quebec and residents of Montreal the past twenty-
five years. H.liagnon is a member of the Merchants'
.-\ssociation. and Mr. V. fi.ignon is a member of the
Chamber of Commerce. Hoih are prominent business
men and well known in this city.

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207

JAMES COOPER.

THE leaditiR posilioii occnpii;!! by the ciiy of Mnntreal
in all (lt;p,Trtni(*nts ot coinmerct! and iiuUi5;try is duo
in a laiKi' nicasnri' to llii' unerj^v ami cntfrprise of
her impiirti-Ts, anicmK vsliom we nii(;lil nann', James
Cooper, iniporier of steel rails, railway, tnininn .and
contractors' supplies, with ollice located at i6.( St. James
street, and warehouse, .17 Norinand street. This busi-
ness was established in 1S70, under the name of Cooper,
[•'airman A Co., which copartnership dissolved by limi-
tation of time in i.SS(j, Mr. Cooper continuiiiK under his
own nanu!. He is one of the lea(hii« importers of steel
r.iils, lyres, axles, etc , in Can.ida, representing Charles
Cainmell Sc Co, Sheliield, England, (or the Dominion,
who are 01, e of the l.ir^est manufacturers of t.ids, tyres,
car and locomotive axles, etc., and in cast steel for tools,
drills and niinini; purposes, represents Messrs. Jno. H.
Andrews Co, of .SheHieUi, HiiKland. lie is president,
and takes an active interest in the following companies :
liomininn Wire Hope Co., Limited, manufacturers of
wire ropes of all descriptions ; I'.itent Idbow Co., Limited,
manufacturers of patent pipe and one piece elbow; the
In^ersoll Uock I >rill Co, of Canada, manufacturers of
steam rock drills and ininin).; machinery, and vice-presi-
dent of the Dominion Wire Manufacturing Co., inanu-
f.icinrers ,ind drawers of .ill kinds of wire. O.vinK to the
many years he has been in this particular line of busi-
ness, his facilities are unsurpassed for obl.iiniiiR supplies
direct from the manul.iclnrer.-., both in Kuropc and
.\merica.

D. KIELEY.

TIllv boot and shoe store of Mr. D. Kieley, at 1^7
Hleiiry street, uai; established by him in iSoo, having'
ticcupied his prtrsent location since Mav, i^'*).^ He
occupies :i line store, t'>o \ _S5 feet in dimensions, tastefully
htled up, and carries a larKe stock of boots and shoes,
^^aiters and slippers for t;entlemen. youths and boys, while
for ladies, misses and children everything seasonable and
l.ishionable, together with a full line of rubber Roods A
specialty is made of custom made boots and shoes to
order, which .•'ri^ always of tile be. 1 <piality, workmanship,
fit and style. If there is one thinn more than another
that a man delights in it is a hrstclass, wellhttinR and
well-made sluje, and to supply this there is no better
hcnise in the city than that of Sir Kieley. Repairing is
.ilso neatly and promptly done, while the prices are
always reasonable, and thne assistants are employed.
Mr. Kieley was formerly eiifjaKed in the same line of
businass in New York sixteen years previous to locating
IkT'- He is a tl'.oroughly reliableand honorable business
man a member of the "Catholic Order of P'oresters,"
and has many friends in this the city of his birth.

FABIEN PRIEUR.

AMO.Nd the entcrprisiiiK merchant tailors of .Montreal
we desire to call attention to .Mr. I'abien I'rieur,
whose attractive eslablishment is located .it No. iShj
.Notre Dame street. This gentleman has had a long,
practical experience in the art, and enjoys an excellent
reputation, lie was for seviMi years connected with the
liouseof J. 1), jVnderson, an i f(.r two with that of J, i>t U.
Mclntyre. and in i.'i.'S^ founded his present business. In
1.SS7 he formed a p.irtnership wall his brother, Mr.
Joseph I'rieur, and added a Reni:.' runiisliiiiR department.
In i.HoJ I'. & J. I'rieur dissolvid pirtiicrship, and Mr.
Fabien I'rieur has since continued the merchant tailorinR
business alone. His store is 10 x Oo feet in dimensions,
neatly and tiistefully ImoA up, and a number of t.ailors
anil seamstresses are employed on the outside. Mr.
I'rieur displays line taste and excellent judgment in se-
lecting his Slock, and exhibits a handsome assortment of
new, eleRanl Roods in the piece, enibr.irinR everything
that is novel and of the latest style, and no garments are
allowed t(j leave hiseat.iblishment without undergoing his
careful inspection. He is .a nativi' of the Province of
'.Hiebec, and a member of till' Montreal lienelit Society.

JOS. PRIEUR.

AMoNi; the most .utr.iciive establishments located on
this, Moiureal s greatest tlioroughf.ire, is that of
Mr. Jos. I'rieur, dealer in gents' furnishings, at No.
i,S,S2 Notre Dame street. The business carried on here
was founded h\'e vears ago by Messrs. b'abien and Joseph
I'rieur .is dealers in gents' furnishings, under the lirm
name of I". iV J, I'rieur. In 1.S02 these gentlemen dis-
solved partnership, Mr, I'. I'rieur taking over the tailor-
ing department, while the furnishings department has
since been conducttMl by the ."ubject of this sketch. The
store, which is i()X do feet in ■ e.a, is very handsomely
titled up with pl.ite glass disp! .y wiiiflow, show cases,
etc., and is lighted by elictricil) . In it is to be found the
largest slock of high-class I irn.shing goods in the city.
It includes .a magnificent disp ay of fall .ind winter
hosiery, silk, merino, and lamb.' wool underwear, A
beautiful assortment of stylish ties and cravats, silk and
linen handkerchiefs, kid and drivii g gloves, etc., while a
specialty is made 01 line shirls, coll 'rs ;ind cutis. Shins
are also made to order, a perfect it being giiaranierd.
Mr. I'rieur is a native of this province, and a resident of
Montreal for the past fifteen years, during ten of which
he was connectcii witli the drv goods house of James
Hennett t'i; Son. He is a member of the Mutual lienelit
Society,

C. S. HUBBELL & CO.

ONI', of the most successful ami responsible hoii'sps in
Montreal .actively engaged in the leather tr.ade is
thit of .Messrs. (;. S. Hubbell ,'i: Co., whose ollices
.'Old s.imple rooms are situated at No. i) I.emoine street.
This prosperous business w.is established several yi'ars
ago by .Messrs. Hubbell iV Hrown, who conducted it till
iSiji, when, on theretirenientof .Mr. lirown, Mr. Hubbell
became sole proprietor. Mr. Ilnbbiill has inlluenlial
connections with some of the most lujted leather houses
III the Dmninion, ihiis enabling him to oiler substantial
ailvantages anil inducements to p.'itrous. The premises
comprise .a spaiious salesroom, 70 x jo ftiet in are.i, where
a choii:e and liea\ y stock of varitms kimis v( le.ather is
always on hand. .Mr. Hubbell represents .-V. R. Clarke iV;
Co., manufacturers of morocco, goat, calf .ind sheep
leather, Toronto; ;ind Mr. John HiiUam, wholes.ile de.iler
in hides, skins, wool and leather, ^3 l'"ront street cast,
Toronto. He makes liberal advances when reipiired on
consignments of hides, skins, etc., and the tr.ade of the
house extends throughout the entire Dominion. Mr.
Hubbell has resided in .Monlre.d lor nearly the whole of
his life, and is highly regarded in trade circles for his
promptness, business capacity and just methods, and his
business is marked by a steady annual increase.

JAMES LEE & CO.

TH I-; grocery house ol James I.ee ,>>: Co. was ostaiilishrd
some years ago, but in January, 189,1, Air. D. II.
Renuoldson succeeibjd as sole proprietor, but con-
ducts the business under the old lirm name of James
I.ee ^S: Co. Mr. RennolUson is ,a native of London,
Kngl.ind, but has been a residi;nt of .Montreal for the
last fourteen years The establishment is located at No.
2S St. I'eler street, where the business has been con-
ducted the last six ye.irs. The premises comprise a
three-story building with basement, 25X,<ofeet in area,
provided \'. itii all inodLrn conveniences, elevator, etc.
The line of this reliable .;,ouseenibr.aces grocers' special-
ties, such a.-i wood(!nw"i.(i, teas, coffees, spices, grocers'
sundries, brooms, fancy groceries and shelf goods of all
kinds, and .a \ery l.irge and choice stork is constantly
carrietl. Mi. Rennoldsoa tMiiploys two city salesmen,
and six clerks in the house, who are all perfectly qualilied
for the biisines-^, and orders are promptly and accurately
filled. Mr. Renrioldson has had long experience in the
line in which he is engaged, and, bv his honorable dcding,
has bnilt up .a m.tst excelh'nt trade, and his house is
classed among the 1 est in its line in the community.

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M. J. McANDREW.

THE oldest and one of tlio iiicist nliaMe houses in its
line in the city of Montr*!al is th.it of Mr. M. J.
McAndrew, npholstercr ami mattress mak.'r, whose
store and worlishops are siniatod at 7311 I )orchoster street.
Tins buj.incss was establi:".lu'd in 1S60. antl Mr. Mc
.\ndre\v has been nineteen \e.irs in his ptesenl location.
He is a thoronghly practical and expert uj'holsterer, and
keeps in stock all kinds of m .terials. tlaniasks, silks,
brocatels, plnshv-s, braids, fringes .-nd trimming's of every
i ind. The premises occupied conij'rise a spacious floor.
100 X J5 feet in size, which is utilized for store and work-
shops. Mr. McAndrew employs ten iirst-class workmen,
and makes tc order all kinds of mattresse >, and upholsters
all descriptions of new and second-han.l furniture, sofas,
louiifies, rockers, chairs, etc , in a tirst-cLiss manner at
extremely low prices He causes old furniture to look
etiual to new, .and makes a specialty of wire back wt)rk for
sofas, etc. Orders are promptly i:xecuted, ,ind complete
satisfaction is guaranteed patrons. Mr. Mc.\ndro\v was
born in Irel.ind, bui has residetl in Montreal for the Last
forty years. He is widely known for his skill aiul just
methods, and is very popular in trade circles

J. LANGHOFF & CO.

Till", leading laundry and dye works in the east end of
the ci;y is that of Messrs. J. Lan(;lioff & Co., locateil
,it i^<j.( St. Catherine street. Tht' firm's dve works
were established in 1.S7.) .-inri the laiiinlry in i8>,'^. The
co-partners. Messrs, J. L,in(.ihoff am' |. H.mford. have li.id
lent; experience and possessaii intimate knuwledre i f the
retinirements of a cr-tical trade. The premises coii'prise
a spacit)us three-story building. 130 x 30 fe'^i in sizt;,
fully C'luipped uiiii all modern machinery, oper,itt d
by a 75 lunsepowtT steam enj^ine and boiler, and 300
skilled hands are employed. .\ll l.iundry work is
executed in a superior manner without injury to gar-
ments, and a specialty is made of lace curtains, shirts
and the (inest fabrics, and the .annoyance of ha\ing
articles changed for those of others is carefully guarded
against. Messrs J. LangholT <& ("o. also .iltend care-
fully to dyeing in all its branches an.l fine 'Iry clean-
ing and have a repul.iiion for turning out the most
perfectly finished dyed goods in the city. Ladies' and
gintlemen's garments are dye-d and cleaned without
rijipihg apart or triininings retih'ved, and a specially is
made of dvin,; and curling ostrich feathers and clean-
ing kid gloves, bilk and velvet dresses, etc. They also
have a branch olhce at 2jS St. I-awrence Main street,
and the business amounts to over 8500 weekly, Mr.
I.anghnff was born in M<jrtreal and Mr, Lianford in
the I'rovii'.ce of 1, luebec.

R. E. LIMOGES.

ANOTKI) headcpiarters lor standard goods in this
sectioi. of Montreal is the popular establishnieiit
of Mr. !^■, ¥.. I.imoges, wholesale and ret,iil de,der
in choice groceries, wines and liquors, located at .No.
137 St. Taul street. This lumse was only established
in May, i^'j^^, but so ably has it been conducted that
it has from its inception enjoved a most excellent trade.
It occupies three doors, 25 x ^o feet, and a very large and
full siock of staple ami f.incy groceries is cirrie-d, such
as is suitable also for the country tr,idi', which this
h.Hiso supplies in a large measure, Mr. I.imoges em-
ploys three .assistants and a team, an^l delivers to
patrons free of chirge. The stock includes the finest
and best grades of coffees, te.as, sugars, canned goods,
dried fruits, prepared cereals, best brands of f,unilv
lloiir, meats, rice, syrups, molasses, etc,, including all
grocers' sundries, provisu.nis, farm and g,irden, dairy
and orchard products, and indeed all those articles to
be found in ,1 well-appointed store of this character.
Mr. I.imoges does an exclusively cash, business, which
enables him to .sell at a less price than he otiierwise
could do lie h.id previously h.id many ye.irs experi-
ence in this line, h,iving been .a clerk in the same liusiness
for some nine years. In addition to tin! grocery business
lie carries a stock of fine wines and li |Uors, in which a
bottle trade only is conducted. Mr. Limoges is a native
ofnui'bec, a resident of .Montreal ninelei 11 years, and
is well and favorably known.

WM. W. ROBERTSON.

MR. WM. \V. KOllb.Ki'SiiN is one of the oldest
sa, Idlers ami h.iruess.n ikers in Montreal, lie
h.is been established in business since i>".\,
occup',ing prt.'inises No. 24.}. ^ >'otre I>aiue strt;et until
recently, when a remov.il was made temporarily to jsoo
on the s.iniu street, until the comi)lelion of the new
buililing at the old number. The building is three
stories iugh, 23 x f)7 feel, and h.is a cut slone front.
The upper lloors are used for living purposes, and the
lowir one is fitted up as a store and workshop. Mr.
Kobeitson manufactures to order all kinds of saddles
and harness, and keeps in his employ skilled workmen.
Repairing is promptly attended to. all work is fully
warranted and a complete assortment of saddh'S, har-
ness, horse and carriage furnishings, stable reipiire-
menls, etc , is kept on sale. .Mr, Robertson was born
in Castle 1 loiiglas, Scotland, anil came to .Montreal in
i^fi3. He IS a practical saddle and harness inaKer, ,'ind
his fine wiirkmanship is highly C( mineuded. lU' is a
prominent member of the C.dedon an Society.

GALLERY BROS.

AKI'.I.I.-M'.l.h: house in its lue in this section of
Montre.il is that of Messrs. C.allery Hrothers,
whose store and olhce are located at 2163 Notre
li.iine street, Tliis business w.is founded tcMi ye.irs
ag.i by .Messrs, Callery I'.ros., who conducted it till
I >.).-, when, on the retirement of his brother, Mr. D.
(;allerv i;came sole proprietor. The premises com-
, r.o.. a spacious ihree-slory building, 125x30 feet in
area, lilted up with every convenience, and sixteen
assistants are emploved. The si., k is valiieil at over
Sio.ooo, and embraces all kinds of tailoring goods and
gents' furnishings, Mr, ('..dlery handles only new and
superior goods, and quotes prices that dely coinpeti-
tiim, Mr. (iailery also atli'iids carefnllv to custom
tailoring and keeps constantly on hand a choice slock
of imported woollens, suitings, vestings. overcoatings,
etc, so that the most critic. d can easily be sailed here,
and Ml garments are noted for their cut, elegance, fit and
finish. Mr. Gallery was born in County t'l.ire, lrelan<l,
but has resided in Montreal tweiily four years.
He is highly esteemed for lis enterprise and strict
inlegrity. and is a popular member of the Young
Irisiimeu's l.iterarv and Heneni .\s.sociation ; also the
Athletic Association Hiiard. Shamrock Lacrosse Cliil)
and is a member of the Committee.

CHS. DEPOCAS.

AHiirSI-; (leserMiig ^peii d nienlion in this lii:-tori
cal review is that known as Ihe St. Il(?nry C.irri.ige
Works, located at 1S5S St. James sirei I, of which
Mr, Chs, Depocis is the enterprising proprietor. This
business w,is eslaiilished five years ago, the premises
comprising two fioors of the building, the first floor
being devoted to olhce, blacksmith shop and wood-
working'departmiMit, and the second floo; 10 painting and
trimming while emplovmeut is a'lorded some six
skilled workmen. Mr. Depocas mar niactiires all kinds
of carriages and wagons to order, which are noted tor
their general fe,Uures of merit, .lul are built in the'
most superior manner, .\ sptciil'.y is m.ule of paint-
ing, repairing and gener.d jobbing, and customers are
assured the best values at the most reason,ible prices,
and a trial order will substantiate these st.itenients.
Mr liepocas is .a young man of some years' experience,
h,iving learned the business wilh his fuller, l.onis
l)tpocas, and much of his success is due to the per-
sonal supervision he exercises over the execution of, ill
orders eiilrnsled to him, lie was born at Cote Land-
ing, I' o , and ic, highly popular in social as well as bnsi
ness Circles.

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A, CORBEIL.

AMONTr the many conci'rns ciiKaKi'il in the maniif.ic-
turi"i; of hoots aiul shoes in tlie city of Montreal
well worthy of promhient mention in this statistieal
review is that of A. Corbeil, wholesale inanufac-

tnrer of striet'y ha.ul made boots and shoes, located at
No. I4.'i5 Notre Ilanii" street. This house was est.iblished
by its present proprietor some 20 \ e.irs ago on St. Cath-
erine street, removal being ni.ide to the present more
commodious quarters in i.'-7.s. The premises consist of
an eligible four-storied .and basement building, '^5 x 75
feet in diniensio is, admir. bly subiiii ided ii\ departments.
The productions of the Imuse are e: • iusively hand made,
a force of skdled operators turning out no less than
fifteen hundred pairsof boots and shoes weelily, sui..d le
for men's, wDiiu-n's, misses', boy- and children's wear.
These goods are of the very biht ch.ir.irler, and are
unsurpassed by those of any coutcmpor.ary comern in
point of stylo, lit, comfoit, neatness and (inish, and are
.ilw.iys in demanrl by dealers wherever introduced by
reasnii of their iiniforin ndiability and inodi rate prices.
Mr. Ci-.rbeil lihe'.vise transacts an extensive jobbing
trade in the mo.e reliable grades of rublier fooi-.vear.
I le devol' s his person.d .attention to all the details of the
concern, purchases his own m.itenals willi th.it skill and
knowledge of their fitness wliieli experieiici' alore can
i|iialify. and observes the gre.ii, st can; in peniiiitini; no
goods to leave his (.stabhshnem thai do not conn; n[) to
the highest slandaril of excellence. This is a special
feature worth bearing in niiiid, and his in ileri.illy
conduced to reiideniig the productions of this house
gener.il favorites with retaileis, ov.iiig to their reidy
s.al.il.>ilily and iiilriasic merits, as is .ainpU' e\ith:uced In'
the widespre.id tr.ide eiij'.iyed. \vliicii is auniially
increasing in volume and v.du". .Mr ("orbei; is a
native of Monlreil, a stocldMl.ler in th<r l! iii.nii> d'
Hochelaga, .and enjoys the respect and esteem lioth of
soci.il, linaiici.il and conimerci.il circles, lie li.is by
honest, untiring and nuTitoiimis eifort wmi the
unlimited ronlidi nee of the trade, ,aiid is in all res[iects .i
worth)' refire-eut.itiveof the 'ooot and shoe lu.inuf.icturiug
interest of the city.

ALEX. McKAY.

AMI INC. li;' \oiin'.; enterprising mechanics isi this cilv
due poaiiiieiii e should be given Mr. .Mex \lcK.,,.
Ikiiler maker ,iiid sheel iron wnrker. whoseollii'e anil
shop is at .N,i. 51.: Migiioune i.treet- Mr. McK.ivs

father owns and conducts the largest marine boiler

works ill the city, and with whim lie w.is eiiiplojed

for a long lime and obtained a thorough knowledge

of the business in its every detail. He subsequently

was employed in the boiler shops of the (ir.ind 'I'rnnk

railway, hvi; years, and several months ago embarked in

business on his own acco int. The premises .are .(0x50

feet in dimensions and are well

equipped lor getting out the vc^ry

best rl.iss of work. Mr. McKay

manufactures boilers of all kinds to

order, .alsi) tanks .and stocks, and

does all kinds of sh^el iron work,

and makes ,a special business of

repairing l.ind and marine boilers.

Ho employs pr.ictical workmen,'

and carefully superintends all work

entrnstetl to him. lie was born

in this city and is widely known

and very popular.

born and raised in this city, and is proprietor of
■■ .Smiili'b" b.ikery on Mount. lii. street. He is an .active
member of the Odd b'ellows, a life member of the
Montreal .Mhlelic .\ssociation, .-lud is well known in
the best coniuierclal circles.

R. F. SIVIITH.

BNolU^floN.MU.V the leading
and l.irgtisi est.iblislimeiit in
its line 111 this city is the Mont-
le.d I'holi'graph Supply House.
Mr. K. I". Smith, m.inager. situated
.at No. i6.| St. James street. The
business was c -it.iblished r,.)rieti.'ie
ago .It No. C^A Cr.iig sin el, ami,
owing to the increasing demands
iifilit! trade, a n luoval w.is rnide
to the pri uiises now n. ciipied.
Tho stock comprises a complete
a-.soritni-ui iif every thing in the- lino
of p!iotogr.ipliers' supplu s .and ap-
piiitiisof r.iiglisli, l-feiich, C'ler-
111.111 ,',iid .\inericaii nMiiiifacture,
which .ire iiupurted direct. The
Imuse is s.'le agent f.ir Cinada for
Hr. .Vuderseii's Hodiiial \niidol and
other chemicals, K. I)(o":i)'s peri-
scope leiHi's. eMreme angle lenses
and piston shutter, John ('arbulis
dry pl.ites, orlhochroniatic pl.iies.
celluioi I tilim;. I'rosch shutters anil Mash linqis, I'eerless
I'luo p iper. New York arislo p ip,r. also s;,e, id '.iginii for
theSei.eill ,\:.\dam (".., .Mc-.is i:. ,1 ||. T. .\ntliouv .V
Ct)., the ICisliiian Co, thi' korheslor Optic.d Ce ,
.Vmeriean Arisl- Co., H.uish a I. audi Optical Cn., jlf.nd
pliles, I ine rep.iinng skilbilly done Amateur

a \'Oi".ng II, .111

PATERSON & FOSTER.

Al.TIKU'C.Il but rerenllv • st.dilished, tho house of
Messrs rale, son i\: hosier iiiporters and dcilers in
surgical, dental and veter.nary instruments, has
become the recipient of a wit'espread and lirst-class
trade, which comes Irom all p irts of Canada. It was
fouudi;d about a year ago by the tirm who brin.g to its
management a thorough knowledge of the rec|uiie-
ments of the surgical, dental and veterinary profes.
sions, auJ keep a stiick of goods unsurpassed by th,it
of any others in the- business
in 'he Dominion. The .store
occupied IS on the ground lloor
of the ..\ri .Association building,
^oxi'oleet, centrally located at
\o. 1.1 riiillips square, and is
h.iiio omely and tastefully titled
up mill plate gl.ass showcases,
i.dinets and ornamental
!utures,and liasall thecon-
M-m.'iice and f.icililies f,ir
I'le (li-pla) .and inspection
ft tile t-xteiisi\e stock car-
ried. The linn import from

dry

outfits being a specialt'v. Mr Siuiili i-.

I'liriipe and the United Si.iIls tin- ieiesi I'l.ttim.-I
Male bv the iifst r. putable maniifu liinr •, .ind cai
.d'x.ivs off. r the be, I !■■ Iiie.ii,ents in q.ialii;. of 1,01 us
and prices M,':,,i . J 1 1. I'.ilersou and K, 1 ; 'I'.isl.r. the
CO pirlners, .ire both young im-ii, an.l born and r.ii-^r- I
in Monire.il. They .ire popiil.irly kiiwnn .uid st.ind Ingli
in binine-.s and -.t» i.il ( irch--.

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fe„,

B. L. & I. VIPOND.

OF all tlin Rroat stnple produL'ts oniorini^ into poner.il
consum{Hi()i], tliirre is ncne more iniportaiu than
coal. Our railroads, steamships and lacttiries ail di pi-iui
upon coal for their iiseliilncss, and iiidet'd ilic intlividual
fomlort and \\x'lfarc of the ontirt." coniniiiiiity are abso-
httely depeiideiu upon the use of this valiialile and neces-
sary pri.'diict. ( Ine of the leading; firiiis in the city of Mon-
treal .actively enf;ai;ed in liandliiig coal and wood at lioth
wholesale and retail is that of Messrs. P>. I,. I'i: 1 Vipond,

whose oi;ice.s and yards are situated at jo^h St. l.awrenco
Main street ami 113 l.'raiK street. Messrs. B. I, A I
Vipoiul established this Intsiness in iSSj, and their trade
now e.xtenils tlirouj.;li( lit all sections of .Montreal and its
virinily. The yards, uliich are supplied with every con-
venience, sheds, etc.. have a capacity of 10,000 Ions of co.il
andS.ooocordsof W'Md. I'hey import the linest grades of
.\inerican anthracite ar 1 Hi otcli coal, and deal largely in
stove, chestnut, et;);. furnace and Scotch grate coal, and
''kewise handle maple, birch, beech, tainar.ic, sl.dis. h.ird
and soft wood, which are ( ut and split to suit all (lur
poses, by an electric motor of live l-.orse power. .Ml coal
sold by the firm is guaranteed to inamt.iin the higlust
standard of excellence as regards its preparation for the
market, coming as it does from some of tlie best equipped
collieries -i /he world. They also deal in gr.iin
oats, hay, .^tc, and have another yard at lloiheiag.i
l.beral advances arein.adeon consignments of grain, etc..
while luick s, lies and immediate returns are gii.iranieed
shippers. Messrs. H. I,. & I Vipond arc natives of tlM
proving e of Ouebec, ,ant-l were, previous to embarking in
business in Montreal, engage I in farming. They are
hii;hly esieemed for their probity ami promptness ir,
meeting their eir;agenients, and are very popular in Ir.ule
circles. Mr H. 1,. Vipond is secretary and trer ,iirer of
the Independent Order of Foresters, and is also a promin-
ent member of the Koyal Arc-iniim Mr I. \ ipond Is
likewi-.!' a member of lite h'.iv.il .\rcauiim. The tele
phone crdls of the offices ir,. i.|Sy for St. t.awTPii.e
Main street ofiite, .ind .boo for the i^raig street otlice.

ST, JAMES HOTEL.

Tlll:^ hotel is eligibly locaii'd .it 5j,b 10 542 St, James
street, opposite the (iraiul 'ITiink railway station,
•ind only two blocks from the Canadian I'.icilic railway
station. TTie lu.Uel is .1 spacious and substantial cut
stone, four stor) and basement biiiltling, tos ., i.},( feet in
area, and contains 75 bedrooms in addition to the other
ap.artments. it h.is just been entirely refurnished and
redecorated, and contains .ill modern improvements,
eieclric lights and bells, baths, steam In .at. etc., whiU the
sanitary arrangements and nitans of
escape in case t>f tire are perfect.
Th;» St. James was openeii in kS;*)
aii'.l eventually in May, 1S9J, the
present jiri^prietois. Messrs. I.'. iS; N
\'alee. as^iuined ctmtrol The ladies
parlors are elegantly furnished, and
the dining rotnn c<Mr.fortably accom-
niod.ites 1-15 guests. T'he rates are
remarkably reasonable, when tile
>iipeii.>rilv of the accommodations
■^'^ and the e\ceptioiially high standard
Ml the cuisine are taken into consid-
eration. Messrs. (' & .\ Valec are
noted for having at all limes the choicest and iiest in the
m.irket.in the table, ami plenty of it, while an able chef
ami competent assi-tants ,ire eiii]iloyed. The bar is sup-
plied with the linest ainrs, liipiors, cigars, ales, e'c . and
every ellort is m.ule to si'cnre the comfort of the guests.
Mr Ceorge 1). I'urhs, thenianager, is a thoroughl; qiiali-
lied li'itcl man. lie was for ,S years the m.in.iger of the
Hotel Ihtinswick, .Moncton, .\.l'. , and \ \ears ol the
.Albion Hotel. ( jnebec. The St. James is a iirst -class house
in every respect, and guest.s having once stojiped her. are
sure to return when revisitin'^; Montreal.

MORIN & CO.

Till. Consumption of •■>itits, etc., in the Hominion of
Can.icla is now so a-r that the trade nircessarliy in-
volves consirler.'iiion of ti.o gre.ite^t importance. In this
connection wc; tle^ire to refer specially to the represen-
tative iind old established Montreal liouse of Messrs.
Morin .S- "o.. agents for the linn of Messrs. J. I\ Wiser
.■i: Son, distillers, I'rescotl. dm , whose ollices are located
in the Iniperiid Huil'Mng. Mr. 1,. \'.. .Morin, who is one
of the oldest merclnnts in Montre.il, cstablislie.l this
business in T'U 1. He onimeii. ed bii'-iness as ,1 grocer,
and was pnuoii^ly fir live ve,irs with ('u\ illier .*>: Sin
1,1 iS-i, Mr. I,. I'. 'Morin founded the yotini.il I.,- .V./yi.--
iiit L'ltitf'd fti. the first i"ren(li I'.aper in Ciiiada. devoted
s..|elv to tn' rc.'inlili' aff.iir^. tb' w,,s one of ihe fonndirs
and is now president of the Thamber of ('onimen <■. Mr.

Morin was appointed Inspector of I'ish and Oili? for Mon'
treal in 1 .Sj ^, and iiclil that oflice ti!! i.s.Sj, when he resigned
In I'l.'iohelomided the concern known as the (".aspe I ishini
Co., of f ;aspe, I'.o, of which his son, Mr. C .\ Morin.
is manager .Mr. I.. I-'.. Morin has been twice il> .. gate
from the (;iiiiniber of Commerce o the Dominion Jtoard
of Trade, and was one of the founders and first president
of the liroker's Association. He has been a member
of the Hoard of '1'r.ade. and is also a member of
the Harbor Commission. Mr. Morin resides in Tongu-
eiiil, near Montreal, of which suburb he isex-niayor. As
agents for Messrs. J. I', Wiser t'v Son, Messrs. .Morin &
Co. promptly fill orders lor rye and proof whiskies, pure
spirits and alcohol at the lowest possible prices, and
their tr.ide extends throughont the entire Dominion.
They are solit free or in bond, being general favorites
wherever introduced, and are admirably suited for a lirst-
class hotel, club and drug trade. Mr. I. V. .Morin is
widely known lor his sterling integrity, and is one of
Montreal's public spirited and popul.ar citizens. .Mr.
C .\. .\bTrin, who is now a nieniljcr of the lirni. was born
in .Montreal He is a young man of energy and ability,
and an active member of the r.oaril of Trade.

WILLIAM SNOW.

MK SNTiW first commenced business in Craig street,
in iSS-!, and ■•1 i,SSt removeil to ti).), Notre I lame
street l'".ventnai' in is.ji. he moved to his present lo-
cation, ii)i,i Noll.- Dan J street. He occupies a spacious
Moor, S5 V i.S feet in size, ilevoted toollire and salerooms,
while he .il.so has a commodious two story dj'e-honse on
K :y street, (, x .'o feet in area. Seventeen sk !lid hands
are at present emploved, and about i- when ostrich
feathers nu: in lashion Mr. Snow ' m expert in the
dyeing of ostrich feathtrs, and is widely known for his
skill and ability. It li.as been considered impossible to
re-dye black or grey feathers, which have been bleached
by ill.' 1 'ero\yde Hydrogen process, without bu. mug ihem.
^ir Snow has discovereil a method of doine diis.and his
Ir.ade now extends throtighout the entire fioniinionof
Canada and Newfoundland. \ heavy and choice stock
ofoslrich feathers is always on hand, which are unsur-
passed for lustrous colors, soflne> ; of fuiisli .ind graceful
disposition, while the prices quoted for them to the trade
are extremely modi r.-ite. Mr. Snow also re) airs, cleans,
curls and dys fe.ilhers for the Irading whole^a'e hou.--es,
and was for five years with .Mr. J H. I.eblong, 111. nufac-
liirer of ostrich' feathers, Montreal He w.as iiorn in
Worcester, .Mass., but has resided in Montreal for Ihe
Inst JO ye.-irs. He is an hononble. and enei|;it.c business
man,, and is. I po|,ular niemlcr of several sporting clubs
in the citv.

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W. WATTS.

ONE of ti.e most popuhir businrss establisiimnnts in
this section of the city is tlie Windsor Shoe Store,
Mr. W. W.-itts proprietor, sitii.iteil ;it ,2315 St. Cith-
erine street. Mr, W.itts, wlio was born .iiul r.iised iTi
Montreal, emb.irked in tlie boot and shoe business tliirty-
seven years .'iKo, and in i,S75 removed to Ottaw.i, wliere
lie continued Ijusinessand was very successful He made
tile footwiir for II. K. M. the Princess Louise and the
Mari|uis of Lome, who was then (iovernor-Ceneral ot
Canada, and other noted people. In i!5S.( Mr. Watts
returned to this city, and has since been conductinf;
business in his present location. 'I'lr; store is handsome-
ly fitted up, and the stock has bee 1 selected with un-
usual care, and iiinprises a cornplet. assortment of the
finest and best boots and shoes for m, n's. boys', ladies',
misses' ,ind children's wear of a super, )r (juality, in all
sizes and widths, while prices are such as to defy com-
petition. Ladies' line f,'oods are a specinlty, also custom
work, and from Ion;; experience .Mr. Walts knows ex.actly
the wants ol the public, and his patronage comes from
the best classes of the community. Mr. Wutts is a J2nd
degree .Mason and a Royal Arch Mason.

UNION MARBLE & uftANITE WORKS.

ONLofthe most reliable! houses in its line in Montnal
i^ that of Mr. C. .\. M.iclionell, m.inufacturer of
iKMdstones, monuments, etc.. etc, whose I'nion
M,irble tlraniie Works are situated at St Alexander
street, corner Lagauchetiere, This steadily increasing
business was established (ifteen ^'ears ,ago by Mr. C. A.
M.iclionell, who is a thorounhlv expert designer and
marble mason Ills yartls and sheds have an area of a
ipiarter of an acre, and his workshops ,ire fully ecpiipped
with modern tools and appliances, while twenty skilled
v/orkmen ,'ire constantly employed Mr, M.tcl)onell
manufacturers to order monuments, lu adsttnus, copings,
fonts, .ilt.irs. ni.intelpieces tiles and tile llooring, and
attends carefully to all kinds of cemetery work. In his
showrooms are to be found be.iutiful specimens of nionu-
menls, headstones, statu, ,ry. memorials, etc, of all de-
signs embodying superior arti.ilic taste and conception.
He imports Scotch gra,iite, Itali.ui ,i'iil .Nmcrican m.irble
and t'linadi.in gr,uiite, ,iiid manv of the most bi'.uitiful
momiments in llit' cemeteries of Montreal and its vicinity
, ire the work of this house. Mr. MacDonell was born in
the Province of (.Uiebec, but has resiiled in Montreal
nearly the whole of his life, and it has ever Inen his aim
to birnish stiiclly (irsi cl.iss wnrk ,il reasouiblu prices,
:ind he turns out chielly original Ucsigns.

F. J. DEMERS.

AFA'VOKITr'; pharmacy in this city is that of F, J.
De ners, which has always been noted for pure, fresh
dri gs and merlicines Mr. Demers was born in
(_)uebec and is a graduate of the Victoria Medical College,
but is n.Jt now engaged in the ,ictive practic' of his pro-
fession. He has been established as a pl.,.:;,",,icist a
period of i.vcnty years, located .-■ 1157 St, Lawrence
street. HI.s ii"re is 30 x 60 feet dimensions, and is hand-
somely and all.-,, tively htted up, and a ful' assortment
of drugs, chemicals, pharm,aceuticals, patent medicines,
tinctures, elixirs, etc , is always kept in stock, also toilet
articles, perfumes, ■, rgicd appliances and :. full line of
his own speci.d preparation; Dr. Demers Balsam of
Canada Spruce, l.)r, Uemers' Soothing S\rupand l)r,
Denv.rs' ICniulsion of Cod Liver Oil, together with a
large stock of important l-"rencli meilicines. Two com-
petent assistants , ire employed, physicians' prescriptions
■ ire compounded .it all hours, ,ind every care is exercised
to insure .accuracy and promptness L)r. Di'mers is pro-
minently known in this city and is a large re,al estate
owner. He is a member of the Quebec Pharmaceutical
Association, and as a professional gentleman stands high
in the best social circles.

J. E. MANNING.

ARELIAfJI.E house engaged in the retail qrocory and
wine ami lujuor ir.ide in this city is that of Mr. J,
li. .Manning, located at Nos. 1, 3 and 5 St. .Vnloine
street, b'ounded in i.'^iSi, its historv is an unbroken re-
cord of progress, extending over a peri.od of eight years,
and no concern of th i kind in ihis section ol the city
maintains a better s' riding 1,1 the trade. The premises
comprise a 35x45 foot .store, villi ample basement
stor.age-rooin and a spacious warehouse at the rear,
l-'our assistants are employed, while two wagons are in
ste,idy service delivering orders throughout .Monire.il and
vicimly. .\ carefully selected stock is constantly carried,
which incliidis choice, pure, fresh teas, coffees and spices,
condiments ,uid table .lelicacies, sauces, pickles, n-Hshes,
canned goods, fiuils ,inil vegetables, butter, cheese and
eggs, llour ,iml prepared cereals, pi 'visions, etc. Mr.
Manning makes a specialty of foreign and domestic
wines, and li.piors pnl up expressly lor ,1 high-class lamily
trade, m.iny of which , ire of his own importation. He
buys and sells exclusively for cash, ,ind can thus ,i!ways
quole the huvest prices. He is a native of Canada and
tMijoys an exci^Ikut rt'pntation in leading bu:.i!iess circles.
Mr, Manning is a prominent member of the Grocers'
Associatiou of this city.

J. M. PROCKTER.

0\l. of the best known ni.inufartnruig watchmakers ,ind
jewelers in this city is Mr. J. M. I'rockter, who has
had an experience of twenty-live years. Previous to
the inauguration of his present business he was employed
by Kent Pros , Toronto, About three ye.irs ago M--.
Prorkter starle! luisiness cm Ins own account .it h'j pres-
ent location in Montreal, No, 3ij St Lawrence street,
where he occupies a handsomely lilted up store, and h,as
establishi^d a most excellent patronage. He carries a
handsome an, I valu.ible line of watches, gold and silver,
from the ordinary to the finest, chronometers, clocks,
optical goods in all sizes to meet the wants and t.astes of
everyone ; a large and well-assorted stock of h.indsome
jewelry, silver and plated ware. Work of .ill kinds is
executed for the trade, watch case polishing, watch
repairing ,ind engra\ ing being a specialty, Mr. Prockter's
prices rule , as low as tluist! of any reputable house. He
employs one skilled assistant, and all work turned out by
him is of first (pialily, and his patronage still gives evi-
dence of steady increase, Mr. I'rockter was born in
Ciermany, but has been ;i citizen of t'an,ida fourteen years
He IS an active l'"ree Mason, being an honored member
of Llgin lodge. No 7 : also a member of the l.O.O.F.,
K, lights of Pythias, ami also Knight of Maccabees, and
popuUr as a business man.

HARRY MCLAREN.

IN this age of restless ac ivity and keen competition, it is
necessary for all who wish to excel in their business
enterprises, to make known in an attractive manne'r,by
signs, the \v,'iresthey ha\e toolfer to the public. 'I'liii busi-
ness of prtiducing these signs 111 an .iltr.ictue style is one
of great importance. .\ prominent concern in this line is
that of Mr. Harry .McLaren, whose .Montreal sign works
are situated corner Notre Dame and St Peter streets,
entrance 112 St. Peter street This artistic industry was
established in |!^^'l by Mr. Nornvin W. McLaren, who
conducted it till .\ugiist, 1^03, whmi his brother, Mr.
Harry McLanm, succeeded to the control. The premises
are 60x23 feet in size. < inly skilled sign-wnlers are
employed,. in. I a spi-cialty is made of enamelli'd iron signs
These signs ,-ire made of metal th,it will witlisland the
weather in all climates. The iron is coati'd with the
re-piisite lolors, each of \\lii( h is amalgamated with the
iron under intense heat in furnaces. If soiled, these
signs are easily cleaned with a damp cloth, which in.akes
them look like new. Mr. McLaren also produces framed
glass signs, and turns out signs in tin, wood and cotton,
and his prices are exceedingly niodcr,Ue. Mr McLaren is
a native of Montreal, and is very popular in business circles,

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J. P. MONCEL.

ArROMIN'EN'T and rcprtsuntativp enterprise in Mont-
n al en;;a;;ed ill tlu^ prodncliini of nlvertisin;^' nnvel-
tii">. also in the oxetiitiim uf all liiuls of nolil staiup-
inj;, ett . istlieliouseof Mr. J 1'. Moicel, w'lonc otiicepnil
worl<s art' located at No. Jio St. Jamei street. .Mr.
Moncel established this business in November, i."^.''J,
and lias since built iiji a hberal, inline', tial, and per-
manent p itron;ii;e in all sections of i!"anad.i. , The pre-
mises occupied by him compi ise one lloor, 25 x 30 feet .'n
dimensions, which is tqnipiud with ;ill the best improved
special iiiachinery reipiisite for the successful prosecution
of his interesting luisiness. His range of work includes
the execution of gold stamping; on photo mounts, boolis,
ribbons ,ind cards, the making to ord T of hat-tips of all
kinds, price tickets aid advertising novelties, also em-
bossed society badgt;st./ all descriptions, on short notice.
(Vll work is tlone in the highest style of ihe art. and at
moderate prices, satisfaction being guaranteed to the
most critical patrons. Mr. .Moncel was born in this city,
and w.is for several years engaged in the same line of
business 111 .New York, lie is a popular and promini'nt
member of the iTinters' I'liion, the I'ressmcn's Uuiuu,
and of the local a.-sembly of the Knights of Labor.

CANADA LIQUOR COMPANY.

AR1'.(-I-:NTI.V esi.ihlish.'d and one of the most reliable
houses in Montreal is that known as the Canada
Lupuu- Conpany. importers of wines and spirits,
whose oliices and salerooms are at J17 St. I'aul street.
Mr. (.'li is. L. I.anglois, who is sole proprietor of this
house, commenced business in iSgi, and his trade now
extends throughout Ouebec, Ontario and Manitoba. He
occupies a comniorlioii-, four-story and I .isrmeiit building
2_s X 73 leet in area, fully supi'lied with every l.icility for
the preservation of the extensive, clioice and valuable
stock. The assortment of fir'ign goods includes the finest
Rhine and .Moselle wines, cli.inip.ignes. ports, sherries,
cl.irrts, lir.indie^. rum. gin. ricoudi and Irish whiskies,
cijidials and casi' goiiiis of every descrijition, whiili com-
m>nd their own superior merits to the patron.ige of
critical bu\ers \ir. I.analois is widely known as
an expert leriili.r, disiillcrr and compounder of liquors.
Me imports direct from the most celebrated luiroijein
hinis-.-s and handles only first class goods. Mr. l..inglois
also it,-als in d.jmestie wines .ml li'inors and keeps i..rge
quantities in stock, until tliev are required for his trade-
He is 1 native uf -Montre d. an 1 w.is foriiu riy ill the rei.ul
Rrocerv tra.le. Mr. I.anglois is highly esteemed for his
enterprise, and is a popular member of lli ■ A.O.U.W.

D. STEWART.

A REVIEW of Montreal s representative retail Rrocery
est d lislinients wiuild certainly lie incomplete with-
out ill. ire tli.m [i.issing notice of the substantial
bouse of Mr. 1). Stewart, located at No, .;o6 St .\nloine.
corner ol Mount.iin street. It was founded by Mr.
Stewart in iSS>,S, and is a leading source of supply in fancy
groceries. Mr. Stewart handles none but the very finest
goods. His resources are ample, and through iiis dis
tinguished enterprise, the choicest goods are here offered
to the people of Montreal, of a ipialily and at pricis
which are rarely, if e\er duplicatoil elsewhere. His
store is J3 xCo feet in dimi'Msions, handsomely fitted up and
is one of the most attractive grocery establish im nts in the
city. Mr. Stew.irt handles an immense stock, imjiorting
direct all his le.is and coffies. and makes a specially of
foreign and domestic fruits. The telephone call is
No. )Ki6S, and goods are delivered at residences prominlv.
and free of charge, Mr. Stewart is one of our best and
most favorably known citizens. He is a strong advocate
of prohibition, a prominent ■'■ember of t^lan Macl.ennin.
\o .(o of the Order of Scottish Clans, and occupies ii,
high social position.

A. LA POINTE.

AH.\N'nSOMI-. and .lUr.irtive business establishment
on -Notre li.iiiie street is that of Mme. .\dele I.a
I'lnnte located at 1O13 on that thoroughfare. Mine.
f^a I'ointe deals in line imported and domestic cig.irs,
tobaccos and smolers' articles of every descri|ition and
among her permanent customers are many of the leading
business men. .\ sp)e-cialt\* is made of the choicest lirands
of Havana cigars, cigarettes .iml all the leading brands,
chewing and smoking lob.iccos. nn'crschauni. briar and
other kinds of pipes, and all articles required bv those
who use. tobacco in its manv forms, Mme. f^a I'ointe's
store is equipped with nickel jil.ited showcases, liamlsome
I .Hires and the w. ills and ec-iling are elegant^v frescoed
in a pU.Msing ami attractive sivle. She is a tinn-ough
business w, Milan, w, is born and r.iis.'d in Moiitre.d .intl
well deserves the success which has attended her ably
dirccteU ellorts.

ALBERT DEMERS.

AMO.N'i i the estibli'-limeiits \\liicli de.d in gentlemen's
furiushing goods on a large sc ile in Montreal, is that
of Mr. .\lbert I lemers. located at No. 3;<S St. James
street. In llii.i iiiie h'j carries a stuck uf not less th.ui

?G,ooo in value, ami gives employ nent to three assistants.
His premises eoniprihuone Hat t.'jtefully funii'died, which
is .;5 X 50 feet in size, and here i.'? displ.ayed a inng'Mlicent
assortment of gentlemen's goods, ties, collars, e. 'Is,
buttons, line shirts, nnderwe.ir .1110 all the articles enter-
ing into this line of tr.ide. Additioii.d to this line, he
cirriesa full line of sporting goods, anti club costumes of
i-\ery kiiiil, spike slioe^, foot b. ill goods, etc. Kealizing
the needs and wants of the com.nunity, Mr. Demers has
arrange, 1 bountifully to supply them. He w.is born and
raised in tins city a, id Ii.ts always engaged in this line of
business He i.T a member of several organiz.i'.ions and
clubs, among them the .\.O.l.'.\\'., and of sporting clubs,
the Shamrock Lacrosse Club. Orand Trunk iSoaling
'"ub, the Montre.d .\thletic Association. Lachine Snow
Shoe Club and others. He makes a specialty of sporting
goods.

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L. R, McGREGOrt.

THIC leading concern m tiiis city devoted to the manu-
facture of Lists i . that of Mr. L. R. Met iri-gor, at No.
373 ^t. I'anI street. This gentleman is .1 n.itive of
Edinburgh, Scotland, but was re.ired and educated in
the city. lie has h.iil .111 experience in his s[)ecial line
of trade, extending over a period of thirty hve years, and
in Eebruary, i.ss.S, he founded his present business in
pr.-mises located at No. .|i.J William sli'eet. These were
totally di-stroM'd by lire ia March, iS<)j, and although
Mr. SlcCngor w.is a heavy loser, we liml him ivith
characteristic Scotch enterprise and energy resuming
operations within a few days on St. Paul street. Here
he occupies three lloors, each b iving an area of 30 x .|o
feet. ,ind [lerfeclly ad.apted for the purposes of his busi-
ness The ground floor is devoted to m.ichine work, the
second to hand \Mirk and the third to the linishing ile-
parlment and o:iice. The machinery is driven by steam,
and SIX skilled assistants are emploved. The output i",
l.irge — joo p.iirs .1 ilay during the busy season— and -Mr.
MeCiregor's trade covers all C.iii.ida, and eslends t,i New-
fjundland. The house is the le.iding one of its kind in
Miuitre d, and its products are in lasting demand where-
ever iiuroduceLl.

J. R. CLOGG & CO.

THL irarle in for.ien and domestic fruits ami general
produce is uiuloubtedlv one of the m,ist important
in Montreal, and the city is well represented in this
resp.-ct b'- the old .stablished and reliable house , f
Messrs. J. K. .'logg i^ Co., importers and wholesale
dealers in foreign and domestic fruits and general com-
mission mefchauts, whose olliee and salesrooms aresituated

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nt ifi^J to ifjq Mrnill strct. This extensive btisini'ss
u.is e^talilislifd in 11173 by Mr, J. K rioiif;. who is sol.;
pniprit'tor. Mr. Cl'i^';,' h.is inllinTiil.il connections in
f.in.ula, CalifnrnKi, l-'!oriila, tho West Inilics, <nc., and
is cnaliled to promptly disposoof thulart^.-;st (■otisit;nm.;nts
of fruit and produce at top prices. I!o deals larijely in
ornnijes, lemons, apjiles. pineapples, cocoanuts. banan.as.
pears, prapcs, peaclies, etc, and he likewise carries a
heavy and ch' 'ire sloclc of Imtter, cheese, etjs^s, poultry,
pork, etc, Tho premises comprise n sp.icions building
.50X 50 feet in area. Ton men .are employed, and a
■specialty ir made of oranges, limions, bananas .-ind apples.
Mr. Clogi; .s n Canadian, ulio lias resiiled in .Montreal
lor the last 25 ye.irs. lie is .ureitly respected ill traile
circles for his strict inleLiritv. and his his;h character is
a siillicient assurance thai , ill orders uill receive f.iithful
attention.

J. WE' TWORTH HILL.

F')Iv the storage of all kindsof merchandise in bond or
(ree, in the cily of Montre.l, tho.se interesli'd ,ire
specially directed to Mr I. Wentworth II ib, Ih.-
widely known and reli.ible wareiiouseman, whosi- w/ire.
'HHise is centrally h cued corner William and (Jnei'n
streets, with otiue at ,)S William street. This storage
business was founde I t ,'.enty-einht years ai;o by Mr. J.
1). Crawford, who w:is sinceeileil by J. D. O.iwford A
Co. In i.ssO, Mr J. W. Hill succeeded to the control.
The warehouse has lately been erected, a live-story and
basement stone bnildinf;, and has a floor area of about
fu eacr^s. The cold stor.iKC warehouse is a Mibitantid
four story and hnsemeiu building, .So x 100 1' ei in ■■.ize,
and is absolutely (ire [iroof, lighted by electric litjh'-, etc ,
and tile refrigerator h.is a capacity of 60.000 loxes.
I'lfli'en men and a number of teams nre eiiipl.iyed, and
all kinds of mere! anilise, produce, etc, are pron.nlly
sttirc'i at very moderate rates, ami insurance i.j re.aci'ly
■ ■btaiued at low premiums. Mr. Hill is highly regard<\'
in busini ss circles 'or his promptness and .-.tri't i'ltegritv.
an I is an active member of the Hoard of Trade, The
Ti'lephone cill of ihe otlice i, .\o .Si,

slorc-room liavini,' a r.>uit,i:,;o of twenty-fi ,0 feet and a
depth of one hiinrlrid and liltv leet, exteuc ins; back to
an alley, fitted up with ,imple coldstor,it;e room, elev.itor.
etc The linn are wholesale dealers 111 d.iiry products of the
chocest---butter, cheese and ej,'!;s — and are al..o nener.il
liro.l.'ce dealers, and their trade is both local and export
lo I ire.it I'.ritaii. The export trade in \Hgz was especially
l.ir/e in ' I ■ ese, in which product Canada is so prolific,
and whu li is unsurpassed in quality. Messrs. ll.imilto'i
iV: Co. .solicit and receive lari;e cunsiKnments of biitler,
cheese, eiiKS and proiluce from the various provinces of
the Dominion, and are liber, 11 in making advancements
when reipiired, just business methods and promptness
havuit,' .always characterized the liouso, and .lU orders
receive the most eari:fiil and : 'inpt attention. Mr
llamillon is a native of the prov Mice of Quebec, hitt tf-
sided in .Montreal the b-t liUN.'cn years, and enjoys the
esteem of all with whotti h"'^ .ic.|uainted s.' illy or ic
a business «.iy.

J. HAMILTON & CO.

A Ml INO the able houses in MoMi.-iI ,\hich .are speci.il-
e.ts ill totid supplies i-, that of f, llamiltou tS: Co..
loc aterl at No. jj St. I'eter street. T ins house was
m I'Uiurated twelve ye.irs a^o and ocelipies a position in
the front rank in its line of business. ,vlr. Hamilton is
th? active mi-mber of the firm and ha= had lon^; experi
(Mire in the trade, T'.ie jireuii.es in wliuh tli. business
is conducted IS a tlireeslory building with basement, the

R. G. SILK.

0X1-: of the mo'^t reliable houses in .'" line in this
sc'Ction of tlu; ciiv, is th.it i^f Messrs. K. ti. Silk ,S:
Co , imporli;rs and dealers in carpets, oil cloths, etc.,
whose ollice a,id Montreal c;irpet warehouse aresiturfted
nt !57 St. James street. This business w.is estab-
lish'ed in .M.irch, iS.ii, bv Mr. R. (J. Silk, who is ihe
sole proprietor. Mr, Silk has bad hiuR experience in the
cirpet tr.i li-, and for several years had char>:e of the

HODGSON BROTHERS.

THE liTidlinx of food products of all kinds nn com-
nii-.o -11 forms a \erv imporiant factor in the general
commerce of a llourishia;,' city like that of Mon-
treal. This city is now the lieadcpi.irters of many
K'.ulint: firms actively cngiijerl i the produce and
ci^mmission trade, and prominent amonj; thest; is that
of Messrs. llod^s<.r, Brothers, whose office and salesrooms
aiR sitiuited at u St. I'eter street. This firm com
inenced business in Canadn i" isj-j, and have now four
branch ollices in difTerent pai.s of Canada, all of which
are cemtroled bv il-^ head olfice in Montreal. The
partners consist of H. \. an'l .\rthiir Ilo.l^son. both
of whom were born in Liverpool, Both p.irties have
had lonjj experience and possess inHuenti ' connections
in llie best producinji sections ofCan.ida, coupled with
ample > ipiial. Tliev cccu|iy a spacious f. air story anrl
k-aseinent biiildins jo x iH.) feet iu area, fitleil up with
every nmviMiience, Messrs. Hodt;sim liroihers deal
extensively in butter, clieese, e^Ms, Hour, a| pies, etc.,
but in ike a speci.illy of cheese and belter Last year
tliev i\ported 240,000 i lieeses to Creal Britain, and
their trade in this line is steadily 'ucreasiny, Tlie
iride of the firm now exf nds ihr jukIiohI tho l->o-
ininion. Newfoundland and Cire.it Britain. Messrs, H.
A. and ,\rthiir llodi;son are widely known in trade
circles for their strict probity and are popular members
of the Bo.ird of Trade and Corn Exchange. Thev have
branches ,a I.on.lon, Ont , Napanee. Belleville and Brock-
ville, Canada,

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Brussels carpet riepartmeiu of Messrs. T Ligget & Co ,
importers of carpets, Montreal, He left their employ-
ment to open on h'a own account, and in the four monll.'s
ending July 17th, 1.^0.3, had made a nice showing Mr.
SilU occiiiies a spacious floor, lorix i.s feet in an a, and
here ho keeps a Ihmvv and choice stock of Brussels,
Monuettes, T.tpestr; Willon, Ingrains, oilcloths, lino-
leum, curtains, winilow shades, etc., which are oilered
at the low.st possible prices. Mr. Silk imports his car-
pets from Cireat Itrit.iin and the Uniied .'utiles, ,uid his
curtains from I iermany, and emplo\ s in his establish-
ment two clerks and one boy. The proprietor was born
in Quebec, but has tesided in Monlrsal for the last nine
years, do is v idelv known in trade ':ircles, ami we
predict feir him a very pr..sp>,'rous car.->T. The business
is bolji whoh '.ale and retail an<l is steadv increasing,
ouinglo lh>^ sii|ieriority of thi^ stock, which i-i unsur
passed in Montreal or elsewhere.

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MOXTKEAL, THL; M1:TR01>()HS of CANADA, 1 LLLSTU ATKD.

A. JENNINGS.

FFAV industries in Muiurcal h.-ivo atlaiiu'il pre.iter per-
fcctiiJii .Tiul :i nioredestTvi'il ripiit.ituin than tin: ni.uiii-
l.u'liiro uf \\aK};uns ami carls. In tliis cmncction,
we desire to refer to Mr, A. Jcnninf,'s, manufac nrer cif
patent steel coal carts, steol lorry \va};^;ons anil patent
spring whitrie-trees, whose oll'ices and workshops are situ-
ated at 50 to 16 Kiny street. This prosperous industry
was estnbli.slied hv Mr. Jennin^s ten years a^o. Mr.
Jennings is a thor.Hi.;hlv e\pert and practical waKson
Innlder and learnt his'tr.Mle in London, Ivj^land, where
he was horn He occupies two floors, each
lieinijt'o X 30 feet in area, the lirst lloor benvi»
devoted to l)l.icl<smith and wood work, and
the second to painting and irimniinf;. A
specialty is made of patent steel C'.d carts
ami steel loiry wai^i^ons, winch are well pro-
portioned and have no snpertluoiis wei.i^ht.
.Ml of Mr. lenninns' work is put toyetber
in the most substantial manner, neatly liu-
ished and pnintetl, and these vehules are
unexcelled in Cm.ida or eLseuhere for strength,
workmanship a)id durability, and are gre.itly

manager for several years. Mr. Sawyer is a native
of Kingston, Ont., and w.is for several years connect-
ed with llohart's Medical II.ill in that city. He
is a Kraduate of both the Ontario and the Mont-
real t'olietjes of I'harmacy, also a niemljer of tha
l,)uebec I'harmaceutical Association. lie conducts his
establishment in <a ni.mner in .-iccnril with modern ideas
and with marke<l success, and Ins palronnL;e is lar.ge,
lirst class, substantial and permanent. The store is
spacious, presenting a ncit. handsome and attrictive
appearance, anil with its elegant ebony and gold (ix-
lures, pi, lie glass from, sliow cases, wall cabi
n-.-ts. in,'tible soda fount. on, etc., is without
e\c.'plion the best kept pharmacv in the city,
i\Ir Sawyer is an experienced, practical dis-

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in demand, fully w,irr anted to give entire
satisf.iction, while the prices quoted for th"m
are extreim ly niod> r.Uc. Mr. Jennings turns
ont fifty new wagi:ons and carts annually
and employs constantly twelve lirstclass work -
meii. He also promptly .ittends to all kiiulf, _

of repairing, and guirantees complete s.itis-
faction to pitrons. .Mr. Jennings is liii;lily esteemed •■"■
his mctchanical skill and integrity, an.l justly merit . the
libenil patronage secured in this useful industry. He
is a prominent Mason and ..Lso au active uu-inbcr of
the A. I), l-'oresters.

the preceding fifteen years. The premises consist of a
snbsi.ihii it three-story building with basement, having a
frontage of jj fret, and extending back to I'ortilication
lane a dist.inre of 1 .:o feel. 'I'lie works are fully ei|nipped
throughout, including eight wire looms of modern lu.ike
anil pattern, and a full force of ciini|ietent help is employ-
ed, 'I'iu; range of production embrai:i;s the mannf.ictnre
of all kinds of brass, iron, and copper win; cloth, window
guards, fencing and railing of all patterns, co,il screens,
ash sifters, rat trap-., wire sieves, locomotive spark cloth,
ollice counter railings, brushes, brooms, whisks, ostrich
and turkey fe,itlier dusirrs. bird ciges, drcss forms,
hat sl.inds, etc, TluMr.ide is vei v extensive and covers
all p.iits of th,- lloniinion. Mr. I'lley is a n.itive of the
Isle of Wight, England, and a progressive business man,
in whose hands till' continued prosperitv of this
old and responsible house is well assured. 1 he
telephone c.iU is 211)7.

WINDSOR MEDICAL HALL.

ONE of the most '.w leiv-known and best coiul
pharmacentir.il establishnitnts in Monlrc 1 i
Windsor Medical Hall, located in the Wi
Hotel Building on I'eel street. Its sitii.dioii is
banly the finest in the citv, entrance to it bi it,g
either from the Windsor or on I'eel street. It v,,n i
lished several years ai;o as a branch of the ol
widely-knuv. n drug hou.se of Kenneth rampbell
previous to acipiiring it lor his o.vn account in
Mr. A. D. Sawyer, the present proprietor, had

pensiiig chemi.sl. He possesses ,1 thorough kii '.vledge
of niateri.i nietlica and chemistry, and compounds
physicians' prescriptions and dispenses medicines uith
care, -.kill, accuracy and promptness. He carries a
largo and carefully .selected stock and his prices are
moderate. Competent assistants are employed, and
n. rhmg is left undone tc render prompt service and
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AMI i\i'. Ihe oldest 1 sl.iblish'd b 11^1 -, .nul one which is
the acknowledge I leader in it^ line, we find that of
Mr, J. J n"ev, proprietor of the iMoiureal Wire and
Hrush V.'orks, It No. n"| Cr.iig street. It w,is founded
as long ago as i.sv> ''v Mr. John Kice, and, after several
changes in its ownership, became in iSS.Sthe property of
Mr, I J. L' Hey, who had been connected with it duriiiy

GAGNON'S COLLECTION AND

MERCANTILE BUREAU.

IIS enterprise was established ill 1S77 in
older ti) put into oper.Uion a perfect system
for the priunpt collection of accounts and
prompt checking of dishonest customers.
The officers of the bureau are .ibleand respon-
sible business men, indefati^.ible in secring
the fullest informalton, and they u.ive a
ihoroughlv organized system for business con-
cerning every section of the city, and special
correspondents in all lar.ge cities and country towns.
The methods of the bu' it are briefly these : It
gives to its subscribers the earliest information as
to ho ^ I ich ri'stomer pays his bills to otheni with
uhoiii he deals, then covering the broad field of mer-
c.uitile life, and enabling the merchant to immediately
decide whether he can trust the party or not. Thus
a chain of de.ilers are united to sup[ily inform. iiion
.IS to a m.in's custom, whether to pay cash fur a uliile,
and conlidi iicn once establislu d. run a big bill and then
move, or whether he pays all cash ;it one store and none
at another, or whether he is a chronic "beat." Many
iiievi hauls and tradesmen ;ire reaping the beiu^tits of the
bme.iu's system, and lor a moderiie sum the merchant
c.iii be fully prolecied from ni.iking b.id debts. The
bnrei.'i also makes collections che.iper and more promptly
than a <y other concern can do. The oflices of the bureau
are at ;o. 57 Temple liuilding.

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T. CHRISTY.

IN thp phimhinf; hiisincss, tum.ihiT witli steam .iml >;as
fitting in MuiUreal, Mr. 'I'. Christy, N'li. i (5 Jilenry
stri'i.'I. lias achievefi a wiiie reputation, ami his i!S-
tablisliiiu'nt is recognized as one of the best in the city.
Mr. ("Iiristy estahlisheil this liusiiuss nine yiars a^o.
Me occupies a comniorlioiis store ami worUsliop, and
employs from i 3 ti jo first -class workmen, Mr. ("hristy
keeps consl.inlly on hand a complete assortment of
pliiniliers', slo.iin and gas htters' supplies, lead
and iron pipe, lialh tubs, closets, hydrants, rublur pipes,
sinks, g, IS li.Mures, lamps, clcand is widely known for
Ills modern nielhods of plumliing. gas fitting and house
drainage. Contr:i( Is of .any m,ignitude are taken and
the complete lining up of buildings is exi'cuted, while
the prices lor all work ,ire exceedingly moderale. Mr.
Christy has e.veculed some of the linest work in sani-
tary plumbing and drainage in the city. He fitted up
St. I'alrick's Hospital, St. Bridget's Home eleven fine
residences on Hucliinghain avenue, twenty residences on
Guy street, and luiniiiers of others in .all sections of the
city. He makes ;i specip' ■ of houst' ilr.ainage and \'en-
tilation, fits up sleam, I . w,iter and combination fur-
naces, and likewise attends carefully to all kinds of
roofing, tin and copi)er work. Mr. (-hristy was born
in Ireland, but h.is resided in Montreal since boyhood.
The Hell telephone rail of the store is 9Wj.

JAMES SCOTT & CO.

T\U: house w.is fonmli-d as long ago as 1SS3, the
present (inn succeeding to the business about four
years since. The liiiilding occupied at 13J St.
Anictiiie street, is .a brick, loox.io feet in sue. com-
prising t\^o rooms, one used for s(or;ige and whole-
sale, and the other as a retail store. ICmployinent is
piven to seven or eight hands, and live w.igons are in
steady service. A huge stock is constaullv on haiul, in-
cluding baled hay, straw, oats, br.in, inoule. peas, etc.,
sold at the ruling market prices. |ualily consideretl
Messrs Scott iS: Co h.avt: established a high business re-
putation ; they are always found hoiior.ible and reliable in
their dc^alings, and the trade ex:eiids llirouglioul the
liominion. Mr. Scott is by birth a Scotchman, well
known in this city for the last twelve years, and is an
esteemed member of the Hoard of Trade. Corn llxch.inge,
and an a.ithorily in grain matters .Mr, Brooke, his
partner, is , a yrnrig man, was born at I-ennoxville, I'ro-
vince of (Juebec, now a resident of .Montreal some ti'n
years. He was formerly a civil engineer by profession
and fallowed engineering for siiiiie time on the C. 1', K.
ICvery order ccmfidei' to this house is given personal and
prompt attention.

J. DORKEN.

TIIIC manulactnrer s agini plays an important part in
the industries of to day. This avenue of sale, the
connecting link between thi^ producer and the con-
sumer, is becoming more and more the order ol tr.ide,
,aml en.ables the iniporl^T to cjbtain his gocjils at manu-
facturers' ]iriccs, without tin' expense and lo.^softime in-
cidental to crossing the ocean. A leailing gentleman en
g.iged in this method of trading is Mr. J. Ilorken, No. .)3
St. Sacrament street. This gentleman, a name of Cier-
niany, has had long experience, having f irinerly tr,ivelled
lor sever.al Large mercantile houses, I'i\e years since, he
came to this city and established himself in his present
business. He is now the .agent of se\"er.al leading Cier-
man lu.inufacturi-rs, handling the follow ing lines of goods :
dry colors, gold leaf bronze powder, writing papers,
card board paper, glues, p.iinters', shaving ami ariisls'
brushi's, printing inks, lead jieucils, etc. The great
superiority of these gooils is recognized everywhere, and
Mr, Horken is to be congratulated upon controlling the
goods of these inannfacturers in the Dominion. He
carries a full line of die above goods, and parties inter-
ested woulil lio well 15 inspect this lliagnilicent sto.di
before going I'lsewhere,

BUFFALO SHOE STORE.

FRANK IVIAGOR & CO.

AIHU'SI'. whose extensive ofieratious place it in the
Iroiu rank of Montreal s commercial enterprises is
tli.at of MiBsrs I'rank M,igor & Ccmip.iny. importers
of grocers' sundries, ■n,inuf.ic:turers ,agents, and gener.al
ccmiiiiission merchants, at No. 16 St. John street. It was
I'Stablished in 1.S70 by .Mr. I'rank Magor, with whom
Mr. ]. 11. Magor. his nephew, and the present proprietor
became a partner under the firm n,ime of I'rank M,igor
I'v: Ccunpany In iS'jj the senior p.irtner dittl after .a
long, honorable aiul useful career, and the business h.as
since been carried on by .Mr. j. H. .Magor alom-, im
change being made in the firm name He is a native
of Hevonshire, ICngliind, but has been coiiiiecled with the
house during the past fourteen years. Mr. Magor is the
sole represeiualivi^ in Canada of the following important
houses : Keen, Kobinson \ Hellvilie, of London, inns
tards, spices and blue; Cadbury Bros, of liirriingh on
cocoa and chocolate; Taylor Bros, chicory, etc. ; ). C.
A: |. field, candles night lighls, etc.; I'eek, brean A t'o ,
biscuits, etc. ; J . i*>; li. .\lkinson, perfiiinerv. etc . all of
London; Lever Bros, of Birkenhe.id, Sunlight Soap; T.
1) Millar, id" Ingersoll, tint , royal par.agon cheese, etc.;
Cha» Southwell I'i Co., London, marmalades, jams, etc ,
John Hiichamin A: Bro , Cilasgow, confeciionei y, itc, etc.
.Mr. Magor's trade is excbisivelv wholesale to the trade,
and extends all over the Hominiou.

THIS store w,is opened in April, iSui,liy .Mr. McLeod,
and Ir.nn the very outset was favoreil with a barge
lirst-class patronage. The store, corner I'lessisand
St, C.ctherine streets, is 35 x 50 feet in dimensions and
is handsomely fitteil up with pl.ate. glass show windows,
fine fixtures and furnishings, electric light, etc. The
stock of boots, shoes, rubbers, slippers, etc., is large
and complete, and has been purch,ised direct from the
best and most reliablt; American ,iiul Canadian inanu-
ficlurers, and sold at the very lowest "rock bottom "
prices, and patrons can alw,iys be assured of suiting
their tastes in line fashionable footwear in this est,il)lish-
ment, from three to hve assistants are employed, and
the amplitude of the stock, the bargains in prices and
the enterprise of Mr. McLeod are all sullii uni to com-
mend this establishment to tin: public. Mr M'Leod
was born in Woodstock, Out, about thirty-live yearsago,
and prior to engaging in businiws on his own account
was for some time employed with Messrs. Smardeii it
Co. He has resided in Montreal some half-a-dozen
years, and is an active member of the Koyal Arcanum
and .ui honorable, upright business man.

SHERBROOKE MEAT MARKET.

Mf)NTKi;.\L is .a phenotmMi..n in <:very way. I'.very
demand has been supplied in the most complete
and m.agnilicent manner. Among those engaged
in supplving the citizens with meats and provisions it
is sale to say that none are more enterprising and
popular than Mr. A. Lachapelle, whose establishment,
known as the " Sherbrooke .Me.it Market," is located
at ti.'iS Sherbrooko street. Mr. l.ach.ipelle commenced
business operations fifteen years ago and has since
been doing a splendid business. The stock of goods is
received Iresh daily and comprises the choicest cuts of
beel, ve.d, lamb, mutton, pork, salt and smoked meats,
s.iusage. bolognas, dairv and creamery butter, eggs,
hams, b.acon, l.ir<l, rHh,'pouliry, gaim-, staple and fincy
gr.iceries, and (in season) choiia- fruits and fresh vege-
tables of every v,irietv. I'oinilar prices prevail, and
Mr. Lachapelle and Ins live clerks are unremitting in
their attention to customers, while three delivery
wagons are cimst.intly busy. He was formerly located
corner Koy and St Andrew's streets, and 111 June, 1853,
removed to he, present attractive store, which is fitted
up with all modern iin])rovements, h,indsoiiie plate-
glass front, steam heat, etc, .Mr. Lacl'.apelle is a native
of this city and sustains a high reputation. He is
favored with the belter class of trade, and his business
motto IS '• iinick sales and small profits," combined
with honest dealing.

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iMONTkEAL, TIIIC Mi; I'KOl'Oi.IS ()!• ('AX.\rv\, I Ll.l'Sl K \ 11.1 ).

FOWLER & LEISHMAN.

A NEWLY cstnblisliod and oiif of t!:e most ably
comlnried fancy ami sta|ilc' dry floods stores in
this section of Montreal is that of Messrs. l-'ow-
liT .S: l.oishman, located at 524 St. Lawrence street,
corner I'rincc Artluir street. Tliis prosperous business
was estalilished in iS.jo by Messrs. K. \V. Lowler and
W.iller S. Leishnian, who have abvays been enRai;eil in
the dry (;oocls trade. They occupy a spacious store and
basement, each beinf,' 75 x 30 feel in area, tlie baseni. iil
beinj,' devoleil to storage. The sicire is ne.itly fitted up
and supplied with every convenience. The stock, whii h
is valued at over *ij,ouo. includes silhs, cashmeres,
dress fabrics of every description, Indies' and Keiitle-
niens fiirnisliinKs, shawls, linens, wo.illens. ribbons,
l.ices, etc., all ipioted at remarkably low prices fur cash.
Only the newest .and best (joods are handled, and
sever.U courteous assistants are eniploved. Orders are
carefully attended to, and the tra.le i.fllie lirm extends
throughout ilie cily ami its vicinity. The announce-
meiu I'f barK.iins liy Messrs. I'owler iS: I.eishman con-
veys t he> (nil meaninji of that word; whatever is adver-
tised i salways to be found exactly as described, conse-
quently tirm reli.uice has come to be pl.iced in every
announcenient of theirs by a discerning public. Messrs.
Fowler \- I.eishman .are n.itives of Montreal. 'I'hev are
youn«. honorable and enir.i;elic business men whose
future prospects are of the nio.-t favor.ible and encourag-
ing character.

.Adolplie Solirin i*i Co 's (New York) I'lUz romade, a
(irst-cl.iss prepar.ition for harness. Mr. Mailloux is a
native of Montri'al. lie is iuLjlily regarded in trade
circles for his strict inti'virity, and is a popul.ir member
of the Chamber of Commerce.

P. P. MAILLOUX.

PU<iMl\K\T anion,'; tl;.; r. liable and progressive
h.ms.sinthe city of Montr, al is that of Mr. 1'. 1'.
Mailloux, importer and whoN-sale .le iler in cirriaRe
and saddlery hardware, whose oflices and warehouse are
centr.illy situated at 2.j and J25 St. I'anl street. This
import.iut business w.is founded in iS.Si by ^^essrs.
,\L'iill..ux iV l.,irsaloH. who ilissolved p.irtnership in iSSC,
Mr. M.iilloux conlinuiuiton his own account. Mr. M.iil-
loux has inlluential c;'nneetions abro;',l .anil imports
direct from the most celebrated Kn.i;h.sh, i-rfnch an,l
Anieric.in houses. He occupies on Si. 1 '.iiil street a four-
story and b,-isemeiit buildini;, Sox JS feet in aie:i. .and on
lacqius C.irlier S'luan: a (ive-stor'y w.ir. house. .|ox:i-,
feet in dimen, ions lli^re he keeps a he.r, v .and choice
stiK k of rarnaiie and s.eUUery h.irdwaie. ,i\les, c.irri.ue
slo< k, <'ir., -.Inch ar.; oil. -red to the tr.eleat very mod-
ir.itc- ]ini ■ s I iidv Ih.j best and newest f,..iods in the
market are hoi, lied, and the tr.idc of the hnise extends
lhrou»;hout the provinces of nuebec, Ontario and New
liruiiswick. Mr .Maiiluax is sole ajjent m Montreal for

RONAYNE BROS.

No house in this line in ^bintreal enjoys a widei or
better reputation than the boot and shoe eslablish-
ineiit of Messrs. Konayne Hros., whose olhce and
siores are situated at ■jo_'7 Notre 1 i.iine street, corner of
Chalioilliz s.pi.ire. The citizens of Montreal refer to
this house with pri.le as .111 evi.lenie nf w h.it the possihib
ities of the trade are when anple capital and enterpri-e
are allied to superior business .ability, coupled with untir-
ing en Tijy and industry. This extensive businiss w.as
founded in iSoii by the falner of the jiresent pro|irietor.
Mr. L.l. 1'. Konayne has been !)ronu:ht up and
thorou;;hly trained in this business and is (iillv couver-
saiit with the recjuiremei-ts of a critical tr.i.le. 'I'hey
occupy four spacious adjoining st.ires, which are fur-
nished in an elesjint niann.r. Il.indsoniu showcases
and cabinets contain specimens of the most perfect pro-
ductions of tlie slioem.ikers art. The stock is one ol the
most comprehensive and carefully selecieil in the city,
including the tinesl lines of forei'.;n and domestic boots
and sli...;s, slippers, spurtiic; shoes of all kin.K, and
rubber shoes fn.m the le.idinK manufacturers. Her.! can
be obtaoied the hijihest };r.ule of slippers. O.xf.r.ls,
ladies', mi.sses' and children's footweo-; also, daintv
l-'rench kid ball slippers to stout shoes for m.-n's anil
boys' we.ir. The business is both wholesale ami lel.iil.
Ten assistants are employed, ami Messrs. Konavne
Ijroihers ipiote prices that defy competition, aiul their
palron,i..;e is conse.pienth of a lart;e aii.l f,ishion.il)le
character. The partners are n.itives of Montreal, active
members of the Hoard oi Trade, an.l are highly regarded
for their strict probity ; and this house well merits the
large measure of popul.irity it has lor so many vears
enjoyed.

G. ARMSTRONG & GO.

Tllh" leadin.g iindert.ikiuR establishment and furniture
emporium 111 .Montreal is tli.il of .Messrs. (i. .Ann-
strong I'v: Conip iny, funeral directors, at Nos. 31
ami 311 \'ictoria s.iu.ire'. It is also pr.ib.ibly the oldest
est.ilili.shi-d 111 the citv, lining beei f..iinded as long ,iuo
as 1.S31 by Mr. C.eorge .\riiistrong. who died in I.SS;.
In 1S77 be .admitted his nephew. William .•\rinstrong,
inio partnership, when the present hrm was fanicl.
Tiie liriii occupy two floors of a four-story brick build-

ing, So \ ijo fe.?t in dimensions, with co.ich.hciiso and
stables. The oH'icfc and warerooms are neatly appoi ted,
and contain a select and varied stock of funeral niiiuis-
ites. The linn t.ike charge of rem.iins al any hour of
the d.iy or night, and procure intea-ments in any of the
ci:meteries. Ijub.ilming, when desired, is piafcumed
.according lo the latest scienlihc methods, and in all
cases fair and e.piilablu prices prevail The liriii are
also txtensive dealers in furniture of all kinds, a stock
of *j5,ooo worth being alw.ays carried. They are the
agents here lor M.irtel's celebrated furnilnro jiolish.
.Mr. Armstrong is a native of this city, au'l is a gra.ln-
alu of the Oriental In.slitute of b^mbalming, Toronto
He is a member of Ihe LO.O.h', the Select Knights,
ami of thi! Independent Order of Foresters, in all of
which he has held high oliice.

T. E. & A. MARTIN.

O.N'l'. of the le.eiing e-^l ibhshinents in this section ot
ill.! city handling turniluru is thai of T. Iv it A.
-Martin, nj.'.j Notre I i.ime street. The premises
here occu|)ied consist of a three-story ami liasemeat
bull. ling, 30x85 in dimensions, lieuily stockeil with a
valuable and compri-hen-.ive assortment of furniture of
every description, a speci.dty being iiiaile of bedroom,
jiarlor and dimngroom suites in all the newesi ami
most artistic patterns and designs. The I'.isement is
(Kr^oteil to sample goods ; the first lloor to the otiice, bed-
roi'.ii suites, chairs .and tabli^s ; the second lloor, p.irlor
furniture, upholstered goods .iiu! dining-r.tom suites ; the
third to the pl.iiner class of goods, be.l-room suites, side-
bo, irds, etc. Speci.d .attention is given to I'urnisiiing
hotels and priv.ue resiliences, and carrying a hirge and
varied stuck, as this h.nise does, ji,itrons ,ire cmiblei,! to
make a better seKs ti.m, at kjwt-r pric'.;s, th.in can
or.linarilv be obtained c-lsewhere, and business is at all
tini.is activi! anil brisk, li.itli partners were born in
lloelielaga, 1'.'.' , and c.inie i.i Montreal many years ago,
where tluar business career li.is been marked b\' energy,
integrity .lud well dest^rved success, .and both gentlenien
are hekl in high esteem b\' the business coininunily.

N. TOUSIGNANT,

IN' the city of Monire;i! n h'aiihiL; position is liold hy the
rfli;tl)l(; hou>.u of Mr. N. Tunriif^iiant. iinptirlrr ami
r.'tailtr of st.iplti aii'l f;»ncy dry Roods and nations,
wlioi'j salesrooms art; t-un.ittid .it J'13 M I.awruncu stri^L-t.
This Imuiirss was fst.ililislu'd in iM)J by Mr. K-CjoIult,
wliorondni-ti'd it till iS'ii'. wlu-n Mr. N. 'roiisi^^n.iiU l>tjcanie
sole proprietor. Mr. 'rotisij^uaiit lias liad lonn tfxpt^riencc
in tills trade, and w.is formerly a nicnibur of ilic liriu ot

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Mi'Si^rs. ();i>;noM I'v Tousipnant, dryRdOiis merchnnts 'I'hc
prtMiiises coniprisf a spacious llirci-slniy IniililiiiH. .|0 x
loofi'fl ill area, tlic liisl lldor lifin^ ilevoteil lu funeral
dry hikkIs, the n.coiiil to millinery, suits and mantles,
wliile the lliirvl lluor is utilized for' tailunnf; and dress-
making. The store is elegantly fitted up with clcctnc
lights, larne plateglass windows, ttc, iiiul fourteen elerlis
and assistants are einployid in the store, and ten hands
ill the lailorinK department The stoel<, which is valued
at over Sts.ooo, is unsurpassed in thetitv.and ii, eludes
the newest silks, satins, velvets, dress fabrics, cloths,
tweeds, linens, woollens, ladies' and (gents' furnishing
Koods. hosiery, cuttiiis. millinery of every description,
suits, jackets, mantles, kid hIovi's, dress triiiiininns, and
everylhiiii; usually lound in a lirst-class establishment.

H. F. HUERNER.

THIS gentleman is the Icidiiij; nianufacturcr of fur
»;ooils in this section of .Montre.il, while as a gents'
liirnisher and dealer in h,its. caps, str,iws and
furs, he is a recoj^iiized arbiter ol l.isliion. .Mr.
Hoeiner founded this business in iS.S). and while
he does not j^ive his whole personal alteiition to Us
maiianeiiieiu, he is most successfully set orded by his
son. Mr. Ileiiry Iloerner. who. ,dihoiif;h a yoiint; man.
Ii.i.^liad -1 loiiH. v.du.ible experience in tliis line of tr.ide.
The s.ilesroonis lia\t' a lloor area tif ^3 x loo feet. They
are attractively fitted up with larne plate glass front,
electric lights, etc , and the cstensive and valuable slock
carried h.is no superior in the Honiinion. Here c.in be
seen the l.ilest st\ It's in (,'entleinen's liirnlsliinf! goods,
hats, caps, straw goods and furs, liiu's in which the house
excels. Mr. Iloerner undertakes the repairing, .dtenng
and dyeing of liir g.irments. all work being Ihorongliiy
done, and fur garments of every descriiition are taken on
storage, protected Iroin moths, ami their lull value in-
sured, while cli irges ,ire ver\' niodir.ite. I-'.stiinales for
wiiolesale or n t.iil liianuf tciiire ,11 e f.d<:-n. .md new good^
,ire m.ide and liuislie.i under Mr lloerner's personal
supervisiim. Mr. II. !•'. Iloerner is a native of I'lie^land
and a resident of Montieal sim e his boyhood, and well
known in business circles. His son was born in this city

J. P. DIXON.

ONE of the most reliable- grocers in the eastern section
of tile city is Mr. ] 1'. Dixon, proprietor of the Im
peri.d Tea .and Coflee Warehouses. No. .(s I'rinct^
.\riliiir street. Mr. Dixon has a tlKuough knowledge of
the business, and. prior to cng.igiiig in it ou his own

account in i^.^ij. was eni|)loyed in one of the leading gro-
cery 1 oii.ses. Iluis doing a Large business as an importer
and wholesalir ;iiid rel.iil deah-T. and occupies a store,
.i i X 130 feel, fitted up with line show-windows, etc. The
.•■aock includes the finest and choicest teas, colfees and
pure s|>ices, alsct heruieticallv sealed goods in tin ;ind
glass, sugars, syrups, (lour of all llie popular br.inds.
table luxuries, condinieiils, fjreign anil do'iiestic fruits,
and pure iinporled wiiu^s and litjiiors for f.imily and
iiiedicin.il purposes, l-'anlders jams, jellies and marnia-
laile, l.a/enby'spi(ddes. and .\unt Sally pan-cake llour and
.\iint .-Xbbey rolled oa's are speci.ilties. Mr. Dixon
imports goods from I'rauce, 1-ngland and the I'liited
Stales, and keeps in
stock the very best
new crop ('hin.i.
b'lp.iii, ("i^ylon and
India teas. He w.is
born ill Si, Johns.
1' O., and is highly
reg.irded as an lion-
orable. fair-dealing
mercli.int Six clerks
,iri-empioye<l,and two
delivery wagons, ami
lie caiers to ilie very
best class of tr.ule

both to order and ready-made. Mr HatlU' is recognized
as one of thi^ most expert cullers in the cily, ,ind those
dealing with liini may coiilideiilly depeiiil upon the best
of goods, perfect lit ai"l siifierior workmanship, at
I, 'son.dile prices Mr Hattle is local representative of
Wl.ae's Koy.il .\rtillery .\gency.

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D. NIGHTINGALE.

Ilnl'SI'. deser; ing siurial mention in lliishistoric-.il
ri view is that 01 Mr. D, .Nighting.ile. iiKiniilactiirer
of and dealer in pool and biUi.ird tables and

iaril supplies, at No. i"^,: Notre Daiae street. It was

A.E. BATTLE,

1 1 1: fashionable

t iilor's art is ex-

Iriaiiely dillicult
to m.ister, and to excel in it requires speck'd t.ilent
and ability. The time was, when clothing only to be com-
fortabli; and suitable to eliin.atic necessities wascalled for,
but now elegance, fit and superior finish are added, and no
mercli.iiit tailor can hope to become noted and eminent
unless he meets llu se indispensable conditions. .\ promi-
nent house 111 Montreal engaged in producing hrst class
civil and military garments is that of Mr. A, V.. Dattle,
at the corner of Dorchester street anil r)oniinion sipiare.
This popular e'.tablishinenl was founded by Mr. r't.atile in
iScii.and ,1 large, substantial trade li.is been bnili n[i.
Ironi his youth up, Mr. liallle has been connected with
the tailoring trade, which he le.irned in his nativelanil of
laigland. lie was for a lime i resident of the United
States, and subseipieiitly was cutler for Mr. John Martin
of this city. Ho occupies an elegantly appointed store,
and the goods here displaved in ;l',' pece n present tlie
verv lH■^t class of im|iorled f.ii^rics in all the f.ishionable
styles, while a specialty is made of military uniforms.

founded by Mr, Nighiingale some eight years ago, andto-
d.iy the tr.cde extends, -ill overthiK'ontincnt. Theolhceand
salesro.inis occupv a Ihree story b'lilciing with basement,
.lox 100 feet in dimensions, which are lilted up with all
conveniences for the .idvaiitageous prosecuticMi ol the
busini'ss under the most favor.iblc; conditions. The slock
carried embracers all the leading makes of pool and
billiard lablc;s. including the c-xcxllent productions of the
house, the best improved billiard cushions, ivory and
composition balls, tips, c.lialk. plain .iiul fancy cues,
billiard cloths and all othc-r reipiisiles of the billiard and
pool-room. Tables are made to order, als-i alteri-d, cut
down, repaired, etc, and the house is noted for the
standard excellence of Us goods, and the high ijiiality
of its workmanship. The call of the olhce is liell
tehphoiio .;Ub •"'i' ^" orders receive prompt alien-
lion. Mr. Niglumgale is a native of Montre.il, and a
sound ,ind reliable business man, as well as ;i jialriotic
citizua.

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THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE CO.

Till. 1 raviliTs liisiir.-incc Ci). cif jlartfiinl is a ruprc-
soiilalivi' Aniirican insurance c(jinpany, strong in
capital ami assets. Iilnr.il in its tU-aliii(;s with its
patrons, anJ broad m its ninna|,uinL'nt. It wasorKanizixl
and incorporated under tliu laws of the St,it(^ of t'onnccti-
cut JO years a^o as an accident company, and two years
after .added the life branch. It is the pioneer .accident
insur.ance company of America and the larj;e..t corpo-
ration o£ tho kind in the world. It li.is insured more lives

and paid more policies th.in .iny oiln r company, and on an
avcr.age issues over 100,000 ace iiUiit policies annually, .-Xs
a Ide company it is the largest |iurely stotl; companv cu
thel'ontinent.and its policies in both the life and .accident
branches are the simplest and most liber.il of any issued
and cover world. wide tr.ivc 1 without restriction to resi
deuce. Mr, Frank I", Parkins is the chief aqent for the
Provinces of (iiiebec and Oiu.irio e.ist of I'eterliorouKh
and Northumberland counties and NipissniH district and
Maritime Provinces, with headquarters in the Temple
HnildinK, St. lames si., thiscity He has had a long and
valuable experience in the insurance business, and prior
tocomiui; here in is.,) «;,s supermleiident of The Siniu:-
ard l.ife and .-Xccident Insurance Co. of Uetro't, Mich.
The oliiceis one of the linest iu the city and admirably
litted up and equipped for all purposes of the business.

T. CREVIER &, SON.

MUCH of the credit for the prosperou i condition of the
stove and kindrc'd interests of Montreal is due to
the old estsblistied and reliable house of Messrs. T.
Crevier iS: Son, whose oliice and salesrooms are located
at No, 541 Craig street. The works of the firm (known
as the St. Mary's lounilry) occupy the site Nos. y5, 97
and ij'j Craig street. This time honored concern dates
its existence back thirty-three years, and its present
marked success is attribut.ible to the fact that its pro-
prietors, both father and son, are thoroughly educated in

the business, Messrs. Crevier make ranges and cook
sto\'es of all sizes and designs, from the smalt, low-priced
goods up to the l,irg(t:;t and most elaborate gr.ades. They
likewise manufacture parlor stoves of every size and
shape, from the diniinuli\e globe stove to the most ornate
parlor healers. They h.ave, too, a l.irge line of hot ,iir
furnaces, builders' c.istings, tinware ,ind refriger.ators,
ap,irt Ironi a comprehensive .assorlnient of every descrip-
tion of stove littings and attichments. Another branch
of this rirm's business is the ailjusting of tin, sheet and
gahani/ed iron roofing, while every description of
jobi ing and repairing receives prompt attention. The
head of the house, Mr. T. Crevii'r, isanaiive of Mont-
real, .and a proniineiit member of the li.iard of 'i'rade and
the St, John Baptisle and St. Joseph Societies, lie is a
practical expert in the branch of business his house so
ably represents, and his executive abilitiesand systematic
organization li.avc n.i superiors. He is ably assisud in
the inan.igement of the est.ililishinent by his son, Mr. S.
K. Crevier, a yimiig, energetic businessman, who in the
acc]uirement of ,a thorough knowledge of this industry
has closely followed in the footsteps of liis f.ither. The
firm's standing in commi;rcial circles is too high to re-
t]iiire any conimeut at our h.uuls, .and justly mt.'rits the
high reputation to which it has permanently attained.

WELLINGTON MEDICAL I-TaLL.

ANoTllVVOKTHY Montreal drug store which is
thonnighly rejiresentative of this important branch
of trade is the Wellington Medical Hall, luciteil
at No. 5S3 Wellington street. Point St. Charles, and of
which L'rs. 1". Covuu and .\. J. Richer are the joint
,iropriet<irs. Dr. Covnii is a practising )iliysician in
Paris, I'rance, and the man.igement of the l.'usiness
here consecpiently devolves upon Dr Kiclicr. Horn in
this Province, this gentleman is a graduate of Bishop's
College, .'tiso of the Onebec College of I'hysici.ins and
Surgeons, and of that of UpinT Can.id.a. The busi-
ness w;is inaugiir.ited in is^'j, and the est.ib.
lishment has ever since bemi one of the best
patronized stores on this busy thoroughfare. A
line display is made in all dejiartments. Physicians'
prescriptions and family recipes are here compounded
in the most careful and accurate manner bv thoroughly
coin|)eteiU pharmacists, from absolutely pure and fn sii
ingredients, and the prices th.it prevail are maint.uned
at bed-rock figures. An extensive and well-selected
stock is constantly kept on hand, including best (luality
drugs, medicines and chemicals of every description, all
the .Vmerican, l''reiu-h and I'.iiglish proprietary remedies
of merit, as well ,is m.iny prepared on the premises,
pure medicinal wines and liquors, mineral waters, sani-

tary specialties, physicians'and surg'^nns'supplies, trusses,
b,indages, toilet articles and everything comprehended
under the general he.id of druggists' sundries. Special
attention is given to the prescription department, two
qndilird assistants being employi'il. Dr. Kicher is a
gentle'ii.in of sound ju Igment and high nrofessional
attainnients, ami is lumon-d ,iiul esteemed by all who
know him.

BOOTH & BALLANTYNE.

CO.\SPICUOi;S .iniong the establishments in Mont-
real engaged in sanitary plumbing, gas, steam and
hot water tilting, ar.tt electrical and inechiinical bell
hinging, til, it owned ad man.aged by Messrs. Hootli I'i
li.ili.iutyne. .at .\'o, 1 5_ St. .AiUoine stri'et, stiinds de-
servedly high. Messrs. |. Booth and J. Ballaniyne are
both natives of this citv, ;ind formed their present co-
pirtnership in iS.jo. They occupy a ground lloor and
li.iseinent, jo x 50 leel in diineusioiis. divided intoolliceand
workshop, and supplied with all modern appliances and
conveniences. I'iltcen skilled workmen are employed,
and the r.mge of work includes all kinds of sanitary
plumbing, dr.iinagi.', heating and veiilil iting, gas and
steam ruling, .and electrical and mechanical bell hanging.
Pstiui.des art: fiirnis'ied and contracts for the entire
fitting up of buildings are entcrcl into .and executed .at
modcr.ile prices, the p.irtners giving their personal
attention to every department, and satisf.ictory results
are thus assured. Among oilur large contracts success-
fully carried out b\' them ,are the Pnitestant t.^inv.ile'-cent
Home .at l.ongue I'ointe, bl.icks for Whitley Bros,,
l.ighthall I'i; Lighthall, John Mnrphy, etc., etc.

CANADIAN CORSET AND DRESS
SHIELD MANFG. CO.

TIIR Canadian Corset and Dress Shield Manufacturing
Comp.any is one of liiose concerns that has achieved
a national reputation on the substantial 'oasis of the
best ,ind most stylish goods ever produced in its lines.
The pr.iprieiors, Messrs. del!. Macdouald .S: Co . began
business 111 iSiio, jiroilncing lines of corsets fully the
equ.al of anything importi.'d, and to-day the house is by
f.ir the most extensive and eminent in its line. In May,
1.S93, they removed to their present desirable premises,
Nos. 5J.( and 320 St. Paul street, a modern (ive-storv and
basement budding, 30 feet by 100 in diineiisicms,
giving them smne O.ooo s.ptare feet additional lloor
space. .-Xt present about So skilletl hands are ernployetl,
but Mr. M.acdonald will shortly increase the number to
125. The concern is now turning out 30 dozen per day

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MONTRF.AL, THK MKTROPOI.IS OF CAWDA, I [.I.TSTKA I'ED.

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of tho fnmnus " n l.i TpIIo Tiille rnript?, " and lias, like-
wise, :\ ^rr.itU- iiiorci'^cd innnii(.u tliriii;^ faparity for tirt'ss
shields, '(-.list stays, etc I'licir (insets are :\ siiperli
Omire, iiiaile from the best iiialerials, niviiiK cxcclleiil
satisfaUit'M, and, lia\iiiK U'lij; w.aist. do not break o\(T tlie
liips 1 lu.'lirm iiiaiuifacturi! .(o diliercnl styles of corsets,
incliidiiiH the improved lUirsiiiK corsets Dress shields
are annthiT proinineiit specially 'I'lu' " Serena" is tlio
lii^hesi ^rade of stockinet sliielils on the tiiarket, and arc
preferriil by the best class of trade all over Canada. Tho
" I'rince of Wales " sliiek'.s are also di'servedly popular.
Corset bnsks, bodice steels, in silks and fancy cottons, are
also staples. The lirni are sole inaniifactnrers of tho
celebrated [, Oil. steels, and also inannfacture rubber
aprons and rubber sheets for hospital and nursing pnr
poses Mr. deH. .\Iacdonald was born in (ilenn.irry,
Ont , and has been a permanent resident of Montreal for
upwards of .|o years, lie is noted for progressive meth-
ods and the exercise of llie soiindesl jnd|4inciit, and is
an acliNO member id the Hoard of Trade.

W. SHURMER.

ONI'". I'f the best orn.inienl.il en^r.ivi-rs anil Rom ring
setters in Monlreal is Mr. \V. Sluirmer, located at
_•!.( St. James street Room lo, who learned his trade
in lingland. lie has resided in Cmada for some time
and was in the employ of the llominion Roll I'latc Co.
lor a period of six years prior to embarking in business
on his (jwn .account several monlhs ago lie is the only
gem ring setter and omament.d engraver in ("anad.i out-
side of llie factories, ,ind is r.ipidly budding up a large
business. Mr. Sluirmer has achie\ed a wide reputation,
and his splendid work is highly commended for neatness
and perfection of finish. He works for the trade and also
tills orders for individuals, and is very moderate in his
charges, lie w.is born in r.irmingh.iin, b'.ngland, and is
.a young man possessing talent of a high order and recog-
nized us a leading exponent ul his ,irt.

VANIER & MONPETIT.

IT was in 1S7.S that Mr. I'. N'anier founded ihe splendid
grocery and provision business now owned and con-
ducted liv Mr. <i. H. V.inier (nephew of tho founder)
and Mr. Trellle Monpetit, under the linn style of Vanier
iS: Moni'et't, at loji) St. James street, known as llie St.
James W.irehouse. Mr. Vanier did .i prosperous busi-
ness for inanv vears, and in .May, iS'i.i, was succeeded
by the present proprietors, who had been in his employ
as clerks for several years. The premi.ses comprise a
ground lloor and basement, 23x50 feet in dimensions,
and a large stock is carrieil of the very best staple and
fancy groceries, cinneil goods, teas, tlour, spices, farm

,ind dairy product ., and grocers' sundries of.dl kinds,
including a line line of table delicacies and vegetaliles,
foreign and domestic fruits, choice wines and lii|iiors ,
choiri' creamery and dairy butter being ,1 specialty
The ti.iile is Ixith wholesale ami retail. Six sales-
men an; employed and two teams, while prices are
always governed by moderation, and they not only
retain the ohbtime cnsiomers but have greatly
extended the business and added m.iny new ones.
.Messrs. X'aiiier and Monpetit were born in .Montreal.

CHARLES D. HANSON.

;. ClI.VRl.l'.S |). H.WSiiX. the «e|l. known ad-
juster and inspector, whosi; oHice is N't>. 58 Imperial
Huilding, has ,1 wiilo reputation and is recognized
;is ;i leading representative of his line of business. lie
was born in the Province of <.}uebec. c.ime to Montreal in
185S, .and w,is educated at St Johns high sidionl. l-'rtmi
1.^71 to i.Sj;) he w,is inspector and adjuster for tho Im-
perial I'"ire insur.inee Co., and from is- j to 1S75, for tho
Kation.il Fire Insurance Co. of C,inada,and subsequently
a member of the lirni of N'ott i>c 11 inson, inspectors and
adjusU'rs for '.he Iioniinion h'ire iS: Marine Insurance Co.,
of Hamilton, Ont. He has been established in business
on his own account since iSSo, and m.akes a specialty of
fixing the insurance rating in cities, adjusting losses and
ailing as inspector for insurance conip.inies. He fixed
the rating for the cities of Hamilton, Ont. ; Winnipeg,
Manitoba; (.hnbec and Jolietle, I'lJ. I le is a genileniail
possessing splcnuid abilities, and Ids services are in con-
stant request.

L, MARCHAND.

. I.. M.MU'H.Wi 1, who is ,111 .active, enterprising
young man, started in business in iS.'^i), on St.
Anloine street, and .a yi-ar after, owing to increasing
traile, movml to the desirable premises now occupied.
No. i>-5>) St. Catherine street, and, it may be said, tliat
to-d.iy he owns one of the finest and best conducted
grocery stores in tli.it section of the city The dimen-
sions of the store are _'ox('o feet. It is kept scrupulously
neat and clean, and fully stocked with a choice and care-
fully selected assortment of staple and fancy groceries,
including the best Ijrands of family Hour, the finest leas,
I nflees, pnn^ spices, sng.irs. s\ riq^s, canne'd goods, table
delir,icies, condiments, fruits of e\'ery variety, provisions,
creamery butter, which is .a specialty, and pure imported
and domestic wines and liquors, botlled expressly for
family use. Mr. Marchaud is lii^hlv regarded as a
business man, an honor,'ible and fair-dealing grocer, and
enjoys the esleem and respect of all his many patrons.

PETER REID & SONS.

O.NIC of the oldest e,,iablislied houses in this c ity hand-
ling and dealing in anthracite ,inil bituminous coal
ami uiiod is th.it of I'eter Reid I'i Sons, whose oilice
is at lyyy N'olr<; Il.ime street. The houst! was established
as far b.ick as iSii^, by Mr. I'eK'r Reid, who passed away
in I SS7, and was succeeded by his sons. Tliom.is and
Charles Re-id, wlio li.avt^ since continued the business
under tliu present name and style. The coal and wood

yard at 25G7 Notre I'ame streets is Cox roo feet The
coal yard at q.^ Chaiham strei.'l is lio x 125 feet, and the
coal warehouse', .No. i St Martin street, c.inal, is also
large and spacious. 'I'he firm <leal in American, Scotch
and .Nova Scotia coal, and handle from 5.000 to 0,000 tons
annually, and from 700 to i.ooo cords of wood. A large
force of workmen is em|iloyed, and seven wagons are in
constant service. Both members of the firm are natives
of Montreal and prominent members of the Coal
I'lxchange. Mr. Taos. Keid is an active member of the
Odd Fellows and the A.O.U.W. This house is one of
the leading and largest in the coal and wood trade in tho
city and supplies a heavy demand from families and
manufacturers.

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MOXTREM. IS one of ihc Rrcitest centres of tlie
iMipnrt aiirl export tr.-ulr, ncjt only in llie Pominiim
111 <',uiail.i. lull on the N.-rtli Anicrkan cimlinent,
anil heri' are shippetl all the prudiicls <>( the intiTKir
fur exportation to foreign lands, while fror.i the lall<T
are received innumeraliie cargoes of firei^n poods to
snpply the trade of this country. Montreal is in facta
ureat and overllowinK warehouse, and a walk alons;
the river front and snrrniindinj; ipiarlers «ill reveal
lilock upon lil.ieli used exclusively fur the storage in
bond or free, ol the inercliandise \\ !ueh (roui this port
i« ilislnbir.ed i.> all sections of the globe. The waru-
ImuMiin I'usiiuss is a inost im|x3rtant one in this city,
and in till! tirst rank of those ensa^ed in it is Mr.
Davi.l (luthrie, whose preniisi-s are located at No. (ij
St. Cal.riel street. Mr, Ciuhrie was l.orn in l''orfar-
shire. Scotlanil, and for over a (]inrtercenturv h.is iven
,1 resideni oi Montreal. In iHoo lie einbarked in the
busines-joi ii warehouseman.'in which \r; lias ever since
held a 1 >reniost position. His stores— bonded wari'house
No.2— an; six stories high, and 12=, x 200 let in dimen-
sions. lleruKoods of all descriptions are stored, on
moderatu terms, cither free or in bond. Mr. Ciuthrie
is also a representative of the firm of A. T. I'aterson
& < o , importers of foreign wools Monlreal. and h.is
been coniucled with the wool traile over twenty years
He is prominent in leadinn social and linaiici.d circles.
Me is ,1 director of the Montre.il I'i:oples liuildint;
.\ssoci.ition. and vice-president of the St. Lawrence I'url-
inc Kink lie is hi:;li in Ma.sonic circles and ,1 mem-
ber of the St. .Andrew s and (^aledoni.i societies Mis
post-ollico address is Hox jooj. whili: the warehouse
Telephone call is 2118 and that of the oHice, iSjj,

J. N. TRUDEAU.

AS in everylhinR else so in fiirniinre, it nlw.lvs pays
to K^t the best, anil an establishment, although
only lounded in i.Scj', which has t;,iiiii'd an excel-
lent repui.ition is that of Mr. J. N. Trudeaii, whose
salesroom is at No, ^Sct and sSj St. Paul street. This
extensive business was est.iblished in I'ebruary, iNjj,
at 51 and .sfi t'olleKe street, and moved to its present
location in Kebrii.iry, tSin. Tin? premises at present oc-
lupii'.l ,iri! a threi- slorv biiildiiij; and basement. bi'itiK .|0
\ loof.et. Mr. Trndean mannlactiiri sallkiniis of llock.
moss and hair mattresses, and cirriesaii rxienvue assort-
ment of medium and IiirIi grade !,mi .Is, inclndini! ''ed-
room, dining room, h.dl and kitchen furnitun , chi flon-
lers, sideboards, tables, chairs, childs' carriajjes, .-.nil in

fact nil the fjoods found in a first-classfi.rnitiire establish-
ment. Mve upholstered Roods. This lion;;e docs a
wholes,ale business (exclusively, and onlv reliable ijood.t
are h.mdled. Mr. 1 rmleau buys from the most reliable
manufacturers nnd, althoiifjli anion;; the yonn-^ lio.ises of
the city, it already enjoys an excellent anr; (;r.iwi"K
patronage, which fact we are pleaseil to note I'r.-.-ious
to Mr. Triide. Ill's entering business lie occup.ed the 'e.
s|x)nsihle position of botikkei'iier .and manager in .hi.
furniture house of Mr II. 1'. l.abell He was borti at
Napierville i.i the Province of <,lnot>ec, but has bee.'', a
resident of Montreal a number of years, where I',- 'las
become well .md f.ivrirably known in business *. i.' "Ics.
.\lr. Trude.iu is an acti\u and pro^ressivo man.
Telephone 9JO3.

ALPHONSE POUPARD.

THF. enormous d.inand existinR in this and other sec-
tions of the I 'oniinir.ii for wood and coal is ably mi't
bv Mr. Alphoiise I'onpard, whose l.ir^c yards, ljo x
100 feet, are locUed al jo!<'raiR street. In i.sSo Mr,
I'onpard embarked in the co.il business, which he most
successfully comlucted until iSS(', when ' • al;o added
the wood yanl. I'rom its inception the business has
advanei'd rapidly each yiMr, and diirui'.; the (.erioil from
May. |S,|,.. ,intil .Mav, IS03, Mr. I'oupar I handlr'l over
0.000 tons of co.a"!. The co.ils handled by liim are of the
very lust and consist of Cape lireton. Nova Scotia,
Walsh, Aiuhraciti', blacksmith coal and others. A very
lar^e stock of sawed ami split wood, such as ash, elm.
ced.ar and pine, also kindling wood, is c(UiEtantly kept on
band. Mr. I'onpard employs an average of six hands
ami eir".,t teams in transportiiiR Ins orilers to all parts of
the city. He is a n.ilive o( L.ifraine, I'.y., and has re-
sid(Ml in Montrial twenty ytjars, ilurim; which time he
lias gained the highest respect of his Ijllowmen for Ins
gentlemanly qualities and honorable business trans. ic-
tions.

ALBERT HUDON.

AUtlSINKSS house of ri'|ini,iiiiin and one reflectinR
the highest ch.irncli'r upon the ability of its founder
is III, 11 of Mr. Albert Hndon. manufacturers' aRL'iit.
.Mr. llildon. who is a business man of energy and enter-
prisi'. has been estaiilished two vears. and in that lime
secured a first-class substanti.il trade, which conies from
all |i crts of the Hominion. He ii located at \t i St I'.iul
street, wh-'re tn' < icciipies tw i floors ,ind baseiiKMit, each
;5 X .S.I fret HI dimi-tisions. Mr. Iludon represi-nis a
number of reliable m.inuf.icturers. among them the V.ir-
moutli Duck and V.iru Co , ot Varmoutli. N.S., and S. .\

Lazier, of this city, manufacturer of wrapping papt'r, baps,
twines, etc. He carries a full ai.d complete stock of
goods, comprising the pr'xincts of the above concerns ;
also whips anil cotton t'.vine and rope, whii h is a
siiecialt\ , .and can always offer the best indncenients in
prices and quality. Mr. Hudon w.as born and raised in
Montreal and is a prominent member of the lioard of
Trade.

J. A. DESAULNIERS.

ANY commercial history or business review of Mont-
real would 1)6 incomplete without an extended
notice of the well known house of Mr J. A.
Desaulniers, tiealer in provisions, butter, cheese, eggs.
sm"ked meat, le;is, etc.. at 200 St. Lawrence street This
splendid business was established in isss, having occupied
the present location the p.ist three years, consisting ot a
ground floor ami basement, 25x70 feet m tlinieiisions.
specially fttleil np and ad.ipled for tlie business, and be
ranks .among the leading merchanls in liis line in the
citv. The traile is wholesale and ret.iil. and a l.irge and
choice stock of pro\ isions ;ind produce is c.irried, the
stiK'k being valued al alwut ten thmisand ilollars. Ilutter
anil cheese are made a speci;ilt\*, <.uil\- first class poods are
handled, and customers .are alwavs assured of receiving
the very best ipiality of goods, at prices which m.ike it an
inducement to buy. Tlirei,' experienced assist.ints .are
employed and orders are delivered |)romptly to ,iny part
of the city Mr. 1 irsaiilniers w.is bom in riiree Kiviers,
and allliough a youn.; ni.in he li.is built np .1 large
trade, and there is no concern in Monlreal that bears
a more honor. d>le record for S'luare dealing and for
the sujwrior quality of the goods handled.

A. NATHAN.

TH'iSI'". who have contracted the widespread habit of
indulging in the use of t.ibacco in almost any of its
ninUifarioiis forms will tind the establishment of
Mr. .\. N.ithan to be as near the smoker's p,ir,iilise as is
to be found 111 the citv of Montre.il. Mr, Nath.an es-
taolishinl the busiin-ss lifteen years ago and h.is alw.iys
enjoyed a mo t excellent patronage. His location is at
No. 71 St. Lawrence street, where he occupies aground
floor, 2ox,So feet in dinii-nsions. The trade is both
wholesale and retail, and now i-xlends over the Province
of (,'uebcc. A large slock of cig.irs. cigarettei, cut
and plug tobaccos, meerschaum and liriar pi|)es. and
,ill S'u. liars' sundries and supplies are carried, a
spei idly being ni.ide of thi- box tr.ido in cigars. Mr
Nathan imports direct ihelinest Havanacigarsand handles

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.MONTREAL, Till': METR(31'OLlS OF CANADA, I I.LUSTRATliD.

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the best brands of dnmpRtic makw, also Knyplian.
Turliisli an.l Am. cican ci;;, in lies. An iiispiction of Ills
very lar^t; ami sti[>orujr st< i;k f.uls to (It'ltM t the oniissitm
tlu-refrnni nf any artich- or rciinisili' fnr the cunifciri uf
till- tiihacri) user, ami, \\i' may ripi-'al, tins liousi-sccMiis to
fully reprrsent llio smokiT s paradise, and li.is islalilislieil
a hitzh repuiatiuM for tlie txculloncc of its (joods. Mr
Natlian uns horn in London, I'-nfiland. and while
imnifrsr 1 in his l.iisini'ss has not for(,'otlcn the social
amenities of this \\lc. lie is prominent in llii; Society of
St. Ceor^e. the !\nii;hts of I'vthias and I'ree Masons,
I. C). () Foresters and .Xni lent Order of Workman, and
(."anadian Relief Society, Toronto.

WM. MURRAY.

ONI", of the tnost noted and sociesr.fnl houses in this
section of ilie my ol Montreal activelv enKaned
in the inaiuif.irtiire ,ind iinportalioii of (ine fnrs is
that of Mr. V.'ni. Murray, manufacturing fnrrier. \^ hose
salesrooms are sitnated at ,!jo| St. Catherine street
(up stairs), opposite the Miitflish Cathedral, This
prosptMtuis industry \''as established in i>.s.s hy Mr.
Murray, who was previously, for m years, in the employ
ment of Greene I'i Sons Co , mamifaeiurers of fnr
Harments. Mr. Murray is a thoronnhly pr.acliral
and expert furrier, and a recoi;nize(l leader and
authority on the prevailing styles and fashions. He
occupit.'s a sp.icious si-'cond lloor, 50 x «jo feet in si/e,
;ind employs in his workrooms tilteen superior oper.i-
tives. Mr. Murr.iy imports his furs from London, and
in his sealskin garments uses only the fiiust .Alaska
sealskins of the hest h^iinlish dye. He m.iiuifactnres
to order ,ind for the tr..ile se.il p.iletots, jackets, dol
mans, newai irkets su-c)ues. etc. r,int;inn in prici's
accordint; to their length. Mr, Murray also turns out
muHs, caps, chihlreii s sets, ^'loves, collars, fur over
co.ats and «lei(;h robes, which ,ire unsurpassed for
linisfi, tpi.ililv of m.'iteri.ds ,'ind workm,inship Orders
are hlled with care and ilispatch at the lowest possible
lii;ures. and the tr.ide of the house, which is lioth
wholes.'ile and ret.iil. now extends thrinii;hoiit the city
and vicinity. Mr. .Murr,iy uas born in the I'ruvince
of ( >uebec, but has resided in Moutnal since iSyJ
lie IS highly esteemed for his skill and strict p'-obiiy,
,ind is very popul.ir in trade riicles. Mr. Murray
commenced business at 2\~\ St Catlurine street,
hut ill i>toi removed to his present premises. The
advantages of purchasing se.ilskin garments, furs. etc..
from a bona tide manufacturer lll^e Mr Murray are of
great value, not the least of which is th.it a perfectly

fitting garment is obi.i 1. wlinli is impossible under

other conditions, liell telephone call J073.

C. ALFRED CHOUILLOU.

TIIL reprisent.ilive and most iiuii .1 house in the city of
Montreal extensively eiig.aged in handling I'rench
goods is tliat of Mr. C. Alfred Chouillou, whose
ollices and salesrooms are situated at 12 and i.| St. John
street, and bonded cell.irs and vaults at y and i f Sf
Alexis street. Mr. Cho'iillou h,is ngi^ncies in (,)iiel>ec.
Halifax, Toronto and Winnipeg, and deals extensively
in wines, li'piors and tine groieries, of which he carries
alargestock in Montre.al, Me imports diri-ct from the
most celebrated ICuropean lioiises, and only the purest
and lest gomls are haiidleil, and the tr.ule of iIk^ house
extends throii;;lioul the entire ftontinion. Since' the
arrival of his brother. Mr, L. Chouillou. who has been also
for many years in business lu Havre (I'rancel, tliu tirni
Ii,is goiit? more l.irgelv iuM .a gener.il commission business,
importing fruits, w,ilnuts, r.osins, almonds, etc , front
I'r,inLe. Spain ami Smyrna. The firm h.is lu-ld also a
prominent place lor the 1 I'-t twoor tliri'e years in the ex-
port trade with I'rance. shipping large cpiamities of ores,
minerals and Canadian ptodiiie, such as lobster
ami s.dmcMi. firders in the numerous liius tl:e tirm
handles are carefully filletl at the lowest iios-.ible prit es,
and all g( ods ;ire fully guaiantei-d to be ex. icily as
represented in every p,irticul,ir. .Among the goods al-
ready popul.ir in our market and whose introduction is
due largely to the hard and pushing energy of .Mr. C. A.
Chouillou. we will mcuilion L'liiis f^oederer champagne.
Houleslin brands , rum .M, James, <Tioiol.iie Menier anil
the Hiirgundy winesof CTi.inson. Mr, iTi.iUillou c.iine to
Can.ida in 1.S.S7 as a deleg.ite ol the frencli (iovc'riinient
with a special commercial mission in view of ascertain-
ing the ch.inces of deveUiping l)iisiness tr.ius.ictions fie-
tweeii I-"r.ince and Can.ida. The r' suit i>f this iiivesiigation
was that there wasipi.te a tr.ide to be built, and the best
proof to be given of that fact is the success the firm has
met with since established, < hie thing lias still to bitdone
to put the I'reiu h exporters on an eipial fooling wiihthe
other foreign < onntries- the est.'iblishmeut t)f a direct line
ofste.imers. We know that Mr. t'houillou Ii.is been work-
ing ri-cently to (hat et'kct, and our opinion Is th.it a new-
concern coulil not place its interests in more .able ami i;x-
[HTienced hands. We wish him every success in the
completion of this new enterprise, Mr Chouillou
\\as born in Kouen, I'r.iiice, and has served two con-
seLUti\e terms as presiilent of the I'leni h I'haniber of
t'oinmerce, Montre.d. lie is highly esteeme 1 for his
enlerprise. business ability and just methods, and is a
popular member of the Hoard of Trade. Metropolitan
and (."osmopolit.in Clubs Thret: city salesmen aiul four
travelling salesmen are employed, and this is the largest
general b'rench atjeucy in Canada.

A.RACINE & CO.

|H IS I xtensivp and suc-
cessful business was
founded thiily-five
ytars ago by Messrs.
Adolphe I oy & Co..
who conducli'd it till
ib-S.whtn Mr A. Kacine
became sole pioprieliT,
Mr. Kacini? brings great
practlial experience to
iiiar. coupleil with in
fluential connections in
liuiope and ample re
Fouri es, thus enaliling
him to ofler at a I tini' -.
siibst.intialadianliges to
pations. He ociupit s .a
spai lous four-siory and
basement building, 50 x
170 feit in size, at No.
>Tj./y -St ,_^,^^ .- ^ <j_Lr 3-I" ^l. I'aul slrcf I, fully
V^^mVlKi^ViM^KhkV^ e(|ui[ped with evei y c(Ui-
, */i^^'-''vBI''r*l#BlP^Ar\V vr-nience for the ac( 0111
m"d,'Uionof the immense
choice and well selected
stock. T'hi; ollii e is one
of the finest in the city,
elegantly filled in w.ilnut
with pl.ite gl.iss. etc. Mr.
bacine has diily<|ualilied
buyers in the principal European markets, and tliiis has
excellent op|iiirliiiiiiies for securing the choicest silks,
satins, velvets, dress goods, etc , which form such an im-
portant Item in tln^ tr.ide, Tlu; slc^ck is v.dued at *joo,-
000 ;ind includes all kinds of staple and fancy dry goods,
linens, woollens, cottons, sh.iwls. cloaks, ginghams,
embroideries, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, corsets,
gloves, ribbons, etc. The bulk of the business of Messrs
A. Kacine iV (o. is in the choicest imported fibrics and
foreign goods, and the house has ever b -en noted for its
sjilendid array of dry goods and the lowness of
its prices. .Messrs. A, Kacine it Co import direct
from the most ct'lebrated I'reiich, Knglish. Curman and
American houses, and are always among the first in Mont-
real to offiT f'>r sale the latest fabrics and novelties.
Mr Ivicine was born in l.aprairie, Ouebec, in iSjS. but
has resided in .Montre.d for the last twenty seven years
He was twelve years in the employment of Messrs
Adolphe Koy A Co being a traveller for the firm, ami
also buyer on the foreig\N markets, and is widely known
in tr.ide circles for his executive ability and strict
integrity

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M()NTKi:.\L, THE iMliTKUPULlS OF CANADA, ILLUSTKATEU.

J. B. VINET & LANDRY.

WE desire to refer s|)ocially in this historical n;-
viow to Ihi' reli.ihli; Montreal house of Messrs.
J.HN'iiii't iS: l.inilry, iin|)orters ami eornniissioii
merchants in essential oils, essences, |)erfu[nery, olivK
oils, etc., whose office anil s.il -sroonis are situated at
229 St. I'aiil street. 'I'liis tnisiness was istahlished in
i)SQ2 by Messrs I.anclry i>>: llravel, who were succi'eiled
in Septemljer, 1S1J3, by the present lirni. the copartners

t>einR Messrs. J 11. Vinet and J. A.

l.andry. They have already Hi»ined an
excellent reputation (or handling only the
purest and best j^oods, which are now
in incre.-isinK demand in all sections of
the iJoniinion Messrs J. li Vinet &
L.indry arc sole agents in Canada for
Ivouri-Iiertrand Tils, (Irasse, I'rance.
essential oils, |)erfiiniery, olive oil, etc ;
.ilsofor I), I'appazouKlun, Kezanlik. South
Bulgaria, oil of roses, ■.•tc, V. Kisch, 30
Kue c:ourrat, I'aris, I'rance, cann.-d
K'lods. They occupy two commodious
lloiirs, where a heavy anil choice stock
of perfumery, extracts, colognes, oils,
etc, is alw,iys on hand .\ speci.iliv
IS made of the manufai tun.' t.f snull, Mr
_ \inet having been identified uiili this

business lorty.cinht years, twenty years on his own ac
count. The trade is strictly uhole.sale, and iliey Irans.ut
a lar^e biisiness with liruKKists, hair dressers and fancy
goods dualers. .Messrs \'inet and l.andry are ii.itives of
Montreal, uherethey are hi«hlv esteemeil in trade circles
for their strict prubitv Mr \iiiet is | mprietor of the
well-known siuilland tobacco house of .Messrs. .\ U.ilji.id
& Co , and IS liKeuise a |K)piibr m.mber of the Chamber
of Commerce The tilephone call of the olllcu is No.
2647, and the c.dile aildress " Landrv."

M. COCHEN'i HALER.

ONK of the III. lest, leadinj; and largest jewelrv rstab-
lishments in this ciiv is th.it of Mr M. Coc lien-
Ihaler. importer of i:Mi;lish. Swiss and American
watches, diamonds, ieuelrv, etc. The business was
established h(ty years .lyo by Mr. John Cochenthaler
who retired sixteen years a^o, and was succeeded by
his son, the pn-sent proprietor. The store, situated at
I^') St. bimes street, is one uf the finest ,ind h.inilsoinest
oil that fashionalili' tliuroiiKlifare, ami the stock mnbraci's
rich gold jewelry in the l.itest nioiiiiliii>;s, i'oM and
SI ver watches of the m.ist celebral.sl makes, slerliiii;
Sliver table ware and novelties m choice d.,-signs, electro-

plated ware, fine TCnRlish pottery, silver mounted ; I.e-
niaire's field and oper.i ^l/is.ses. clocks of every descrip-
tion, (;old and silver 'landled unilirella.^ and present.a-
tion canes, spectacles and eye glasses, and a wide range
of fancy and toilet articles. A specialty is made of
souvenirs, fine diamon.ls and rare stones, also di.iniond
moiintiiit,', nianufacturiii;; fine jewelry to order and
w.ilch repairing ; he is also a designer of souvimir
spoons. The stock is the largest and most complete
in its line to be found in the city and the p.itronage
comes from the bi-si classes of the c immunity, and tli.tt
of their l-'.xcellencies the (io\ernor-('ieiieral of t"anad,i and
till! Countess of .-Mierdeen. Mr. C"ochenthalei was born
and raised 111 Montreal, and stand:, deservedly high as
a business man and citizen.

ANDREW YOUNG.

TIIIC annually iiicrerisins; demand for steam power
and machinery of all kinds in the liominion
necessitates ample f.acilities for their production,
hence the construction of boilers, m.ichinery, etc ,
constitutes a \-ery important branch of industry. In
this connection speci.il reference is made in this sec
ti<in of the city of Montreal to Mr. Andrew Young,
m.inutactuier and de.iler in every description of ma-
cliinerj, steam engines, millwork, shafting, pulleys, etc.,
\\hose offices and worU-^hops are on liusbv lane, off
Craij; strei t Mr. Yuuiig, who is a thoroughly practi-
cal and tjxpert machinist and mech;inical engineer,
established this business in is^o. and his tr.ule. which
IS steadily increasing, extends throughout Montreal and
its vicinily. His workshops are fully e.piippcd with
moihrn tools ,iiid machinery, operated by steam power.
Only skilUd v\,>rkinen :'r'; employed, and orders are
carefully Idled .it tlie l./west possible prices consistent
with the best materials anil superior workmanship.
Mr, Voiing makes a specialty of in.irine steam engines,
II. ill uork and printing presses, and guaranties com-
plete sitisf.K tion to patrons. He is a nitive of the
North of Irel.ind, but his resided in Montreal lor the
past forty years. Mr. Young is widely known for his
mechanical skill and strict probity. The Telephone
call of the olln e is 1)307.

J. H. LECLAIR.

PkOMlN'I'.NT among the surveyors of the city of
Montreal is Mr. J. II. I.eclair, whose oliice islocated
.No 71A Nordheimer's liiiilding. Mr. I.eclair was
born .May Sib, iS.,5. in St, Therese. rounty of Terre-
bonne, 1', y. He received an excellent education at the

College of St. Therese, which he left in i8f>5 After having
taught mathematics for a year, he came to Montre.d and
studied land surveying for three years with Joseph
Kielle, the f.amous surveyor. Mr. Leclair was admitted
to practice January ijlli, iSOij, and made his hrst explora-
tion survey of a railway belween Montreal and St
Therese, and aftcrw.irds of a railway between Harrie and
Orillia. He w.is soon after .ippoinled in i,S7o to the
Cadastre olhce. Montreal, with instructions to survey all
towns ,iml farms in the Island of Montre.il. He left this
office to take charge of a similar one in the District of
Terrelionnein 1S7J. He undertakes topographical and
plain surveys and plans of cities, towns, villages and
farms, also measureiiieiils of gr.iding, brick and stone
work, and gives particular attention to the subdivisions
of large properties into building lots, and of jury plans
in road and other cases He is a popular nieiiiber and
one of the lio.ird of Uircctors of the Hoard of Land
Surveyors, ex mayor of the town of St Jerome, and
warden of the County of Terrebonne, and an active
member of the Catholic Benevolent Legion : and no more
able and reliable surveyor can be found 111 the ranks of
the profession.

ARTHUR DECARY.

Al'Ori'L.Mv' pharmacy in this city is that of Mr.
.\rl!iiir lecary, located corner St. Penis and St.
Catherine streets. Mr. I lecary h.is been estalilished
since iSSij, and, from the outset, success rewarded his
ably directed efforts. The store is 23 x 75 feet in
dimensi ms. .ittractively fitted up with large plate-glass
show windows on either street, while the interior is
li.indsomilv finished in dark oruament.il woodwork,
beautifully frescoed ceilings, pl.itivglass show cases, and,
being lighted by electricity and Iwivinga corner Ijcation.
is one of the most attraciive pharmacies in the city.
The [Prescription l.iboratory is iindi-r the immediate super-
vision of Mr. Denary, and it is needless to add that
medicines are coinpoiindi'd .mil disjiensed u ith acnir.acy
and care, ilesiiles the iisu il line of drugs, chemicals,
tinctures, extracts, essences and elixirs, a coniph te
assortment of toilet requisites, perfumes, mineral waters,
surgical appliances and iiistriimenls. trusses, pharmaceu-
ticals ,1:11! all the standard proprietary preparations are
kept in slock, and pure fresh drugs ,ind chemicils only
are used In compounding physicians' prescriptions, which
are a specialty. Mr, Decarv is a young man, born and
raised in this city, and is a loiiip.teiit, skilful druggist.
He is a member of the I'harmiceuiicil .-Nssociation , his
patron, ige iiiines from the best tl.i.ssesof the coinnuinity,
and he is highly Ind.rseil and recommended by the
medical fraternity. Telephone Hell bSjj.

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ROBERT MILLER, SON & CO.

TIIK cililrst anil (1110 of the most nli.ilile Imiiscs in
MoMtri'.tl, L'ii^.MKt*ii in lliu ni.tnufaciurj of blank
l.'uuks and staiionery, is that o( Mussr*. Uubert
Miller, Son & ("o . whost; oHicts anil manufactory aro
situati.'il at 1S7J Notro Daini: street. This prospcrons
luisiness was estalilishcil in 1S41 by Mr. Kobert .Miller,
in the ret. ill and bl.uik btn k inanuf.icturinf; line. In
i,iS} lie admitted his son, ,Mr. Kobert A. Miller, into
partnership, the firm bein^ known by the title of
Kobert Miller, Son A Co. ^[r. Kobert Miller was born
in Ireland, and is now the oMest man in his line of
business in Monlre.il, bein)^ now over seventy four years
of .afje. He has lived in this city for the last seventy
years, .ind first comineiKed business on St. Lawrence
street, lie then removed to jt Franrois .Xavier street,
afterwardsto .Noire Dameslreet, Victoria scpiare, McCiill
street and eveiuually in i ^So to his present location.
They occupy a spicious five story and basement biiilil-
inH, JO X too feet in area, the ba-.emeiu bein<; devoted to
storaj^e, the first lln,.rto ollices and salesrooms, the
second to books, whiles the! third floor is utilized for w.ill
paper and the fmirth floor for the bindery and blank
book factory. The plant of the bindi ry is of the latest
inijiroved iiiakeaiid pattern, and iiu bides ruling', cutting.
Kililinx, embossing .iiul binding m.achines. llirethity
skilled hands are employed, and they also have four
travelling salesmen on the road, their tr.ide extending
throughout the entire Dominion. Thev also ileal largely
in all kinds of boul;,, sl.itiomay, paper, paper bangint;s,
Stephens. StaffiMils & Lyons inks, and are also , agents
in Slontreal for Lslerbrook s sleel pens. Only first class
goods are handled, and their prices are e\ireinely
moderate. Mr. Kobl. A. Miller is a niiive of .Mont-
real, and both partners are highly regarded for their
strict probity. Since compiling this sketch Mr. Kobert
Miiler, Sr , has died, but the business v 1 be continued
under the Siimc firm n.iine.

P. PELOSSE.

ONE of the most acti\e among the live, wide-.iwake
young business men well worthy of mention is Mr
1'. I'elosse, practical basket maker, whose nlhce and
factory are .11 N'os. ,Sori.,SoS Craig sirei't. Mr. I'elosse has
been estabtish(?d in business since 1SS7, and to dav is at
the head of one of the Largest factories of its kind in the
city. Three floors are nccupied, one of uliicliisiix |0
and the others i^x J3 feet. The iMpiii^ment comprises
all the various appliances uscil in the business, anil the
services of a number of hands aro brought into recpiisi-
tion. All kinds of baskets for all purposes are made to
order, and p.irticular attention is paid to chair caning and

repairing ; all the work is done by hand and is strong,
sulislantial and durable, .Mr. I'elosse was born and
raised in Montreal, and for some time was employed in
the city of New York, prior to embarking in business on
his own acciMint, He is very p.jpular and has a host of
ftienils in llie best business circles. Mr. I'elosse grows
his own Willows on his own farm.

HORACE R. RIDOUT.

Mi)NTRL,\L has long rei,iined a preeminence as a
centre for railway and coiitr.ictors' siipplii s. Among
the well established houses that contribute birgely
to this trade is tli.it of Mr. Hor.ico K, Kidout of No. 2i
John street. The business w.isestablisheil by Mr. Kidout
in i^."^.!, who previous to this was for a number of years
identified witli the well-known hardware firm of Hinney,
Mcl'her.son ,'v: Co , and before thai, w.iswith the house of
C C,imeriJii iS: Co , of Hani 11 Ion, Out. He conducts a very
extensive business, both wholesale and retail, selling only
by sample, however, and deals generally in railway and
conlraclors' supplies. He also handles steel rails an I fish
plates, spikes, track bolls and nuls, crossings, frogs and
switches, oils, waste and general supplies, picks, shovels,
uheclli.irrows, plo»s, scr.ipers, iron, steel, etc. ; he also
deals in cars and locomoii\"s, new or second-h.ind. Mr.
Kidoiit contracts for the delivery of cars, locomotives,
rails, and other supplies to any point throughout the
I>oininion, at the lowest m.irkel rates. Mr. Kidout gives
his personal attention to all tin' details of his business, he
is highly regarded in commercial and fiuanci.d circles for
his ureat business capacity and unswerving integrity, and
justly deserves the large measure of success which has
altended his well directed efforts. He is a native of
Toronto, but has resided in this oily since i,sSo, and
is an energetic, clear-headed business man. ]irompt
and reliable in all his deilings. and no man stands higher
in the estimation of the lest business and social circles of
this community

J. MAGUIRE.

Till" leading concern in its line in this section of Mont-
real is that of Mr. J M.iguire, whose horse baza. ir
is located at 3J2 ami ^^^ St, James stp-et. This
prosperims business was eslatilished in i.'^riby Mr. Ma-
Riiire, w',10 is considered one if the best judg's of horses
in the Province of (.juebec. He occupies a sp.icious two-
slory brick building', 73 x 130 feet in dimensions, which is
utili/i'd for offices, stables and driving sheds, while on
the upper floor is a largo show room for carriages and
sleighs. The stables aro well drained, ventilated and

lighted, and lia' e superior accommodations for 20 horses.
Nlr. Maguire alwavs keeps on hand a number of first-
class saddle and draught horses, also matched pairs of
carriage horses, while he makes a specialty of Canadian
cobs. .-Vuctiou sales are held every Tuesdiy, and private
sales every day Consignments of reliable horses are
constantly reciuved ami Mr, Maguin; ships horses as
far as liostou and New York. He .always realizes good
prices for horses enirusied to him for sale, and sells
more hii^li priced animals than any other dealer in the
city. He also boards horses by the day. week or month,
Mr M.iguire was born in Tyrone, Iri'land, and came
h' 'e JO years ago. He is a res|«)nsible and honorable
business man, who is greatly resiH;cted by all who
know 'lim.

W. SCOTT & SONS.

WK wish to maki' spi . i,d reference in this hist0tic.1l
review to the old established house of Messr;;, W,
Scott & Sons, manuf.icturers and ilealers in
artistic biruilure, fine art gooils. etc., whose offices and
salesrooms aro situated in Montreal at lyjg Notre
1 1, one street. This business was founded by Mr.
Win. Scott, who was suiceeded by Waller .\ Scott
and \V, W. Sc.itt, W, Scott A Son', and in iS.'^.j by
\Vm. Scott & Sons. The co partners are Messrs. \Vm.,
Walter A,, and Win. W. Scott, who possess long ex-
perience and influential connections in luirope. The
factory IS a substantial three siory bnik building, fio x 140
feet in area, and some 70 skilliMl h.inds are employed.
Thev m.inufacture all kinds of artistic furniture, interior
lilliiii;s, etc , and use all kinds of rare woods, mahogany,
cherry, I'rench walnut, ebonv. quartered oak. etc . which
aro carved in the most artistic manner. Many of the
most eleg.mt boudoirs, p.irlnrs, reception toonis, libraries
and dining rooms of the wealthy and refined in Montreal
have been furnished by this popular linn. Messrs W,
Scott .V Sons make a specially of upholstering, imiiorting
the finest silks, brocalelles, embroidered and handmade
textures from the most noted l-'iiropean houses. They
also iin[)i)tt oil and water-color picluns, paintings,
mantels, grates, files, etc , and lately supplietl the fur-
niture for the Victoria hospital, (.juebec ; Hotel (,)uebec,
and the interior hardwood fittings for the residences of
J.imes Koss, I'eel street ; Mr. V m Home, manager C V.
K., Sherbrooke street, and many others. They also fit
up churches, colleges. - '-ools, public I'luildings, etc., and
a choice stock of llie ti goods is always on hand, Mr.
Wm. Scott was born in Knglan 1. whi'-; Messrs. Walter
A and Wm W Siolt are natives of Montreal. They are
honorable and enterprising business men, whose success
is Willi deserved.

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AUSTIN & HUOT.

IN the mamifaciiirc .inil sale of l\ii;li >;r-nle liiliricniinR
oi's and greases, iiiie <if tiie larf.'t'st coiucrns iii
MuntrtMl is that of the South\urk ( il r<j(n[taM\-, of
whii h Nk'ssis. Ausiin cV: Illicit are ajji'iils, their ollitir and
warehouse tieinK located at No, jis Si. I'aiil street. 'I'lu!
copartners, .Messrs II. Aiislin and T t'. II not, esiab-
lished this Inisiness in i.'^S'i, in the jirenuses for-
merly occupied by the old firm of Tilhn Dros. They
ari^ aj^ents for the famtuis Soiilhw ick I Ml fouij-.'ny for
the Province .if tjpeliec and the city ol Oilava. Onl.,
whose works are at Rochester, N Y., and Chicago, 111.
Messrs. .\ustin ^^ iluot were |ire\iousIy connected with
the firm of Messrs. 'ritlin Uros. tS; Co , and [lossess an
iniiniate knowUiUe of the needs :ind re'luirenients of
customers. They ort upy a spacious warehouse, six
stories in the rear and four stones in front, ilerethi-y
keep a heavy slock of Inl'ricatini,' oils and greases of the
Southuick Oil C'oinpany, ineludin;; I't rieelo (\lniiler
grease, I'etro Valve greasi', Crown l.ubriLaiil for shaftiug
and other be.irings, I'elro Sperm ICngine oil, Keil CJiant
Cylinder Oil, etc The companv's lubrlcatul^' oils work
splendidly on machinery, and coiit.iin no acid tocorn.'de
or grit to we.ir out the metal. Messrs. .\iistia & lluot
also act ai general warehou.semen. cusliuii and insuranco
brokers, commission and gener.d foru.irdin;; agents, and
have specially good wine and fruit v.iulti. Their raiis
.ire extremely nioder.ue, and stor.ige is lri;e and in bond.
Mr.il. 11. .\nsiin was burn in Ceylon. India, but has
resided in Montreal for llie last thirty yi^ars. while Mr.
T. t-". iluot IS a nati\e of the i'rovinco ottHicbcc,

T. CARLl.

Till*; oldest e«;inblis'iisl .-ind ni'i.t noied liouv in Mont-
real acti\ely engaged in )iroducing religions statues,
etc , is that of Mr. T. Carii, loc.ite.l at No i |i.(i
Notre I>. imp siieet. This business w;is founded in Ii">^8
by C. Catelli. who was suci ee'iled by C.itelli A- C.irli. In
I'TS. on the retirement of Mr. Catelli, Mr. i .irli becamo
si>le proprietor He occupies ,i spacious three story ami
I'.'isement bnib.linu', with two lloors of the adjoining ware,
house. Thel'asenient isdevoied to slor.iee, the fiisi floor
to oltices and shou rooms, the st eoiui to statii;irv, whilis
the thud floor is milized for mouliling. decor, itiug and
finishing ami the other floors for stock. Twentv twn
skilled workmen are employed, and tin; trade of the
house extends tliroimhout all se( tiiuis of ( .in.i'I.i ;ind tins
I'nited States. Mr, C.irli turns mit in tin; liigliest style
of .irt statues, statiielti's, griuips and orn.inienis. all kinds
of materials, a speci.iUy being ii^ado of plaster, ci'inent,
wood, terra coita aad carton ; '.rre. An able .si ulptor

is employed in llii'i housi\ and the assortment of statues
incliiilis I'he S.icred lie.irt of Ji sns, 'I'lie Surerl lle.iil
of M.iry. Saint John, Saint .Ann, St Ann (Se.ited),
liiimaculale Ciuicepiion, \'irgin Mother, Our l.ady of
S irriuvs. Saint Joliii liiptisl. .\doriiig .Vngels, The Cross,
eic. together with reliefs aid groups. Mr. C.irli w.is
born in I'lorence, It.ily. in i.S)."^- and has been idenlihed
Willi ihis house for the last thirty-six years.

HENRY PORTER,

IN' the industry of oak leather tanning, Mr. Henry
I'orter has :!cliieved such a deserved celebrity as
places liini in the fri'iu rank of the business in
America, and without a rival for supi-riorily of]>ro.lnct
throughout the I loininion. Mr. i'orter is a j'rai tied
in.ister tanm r, who understands every del lil of the
work. About a iju.irter of a century ago lie f-i.iblislied
in biisiniss in to p irtiiersliip with Mr, Sav,ige, under
th': title of I'orter iS: Savage. They dissolved partner-
sh p in i**N.), since when Mr. T'orter has actively con-
tinued the Imsiiiess as sole proprieior. The premises
ex'-nd from .jJJ to ^^i Visit, mon street. ;in 1 cover an
nria ol eight ai res. There are In re erected spacious
budilings for the purposes of a tannery, belting f.ictory,
t.iiri.'ge Iciiher f.ictory .'ind biiii.m f.uiory. The lan-
nei'y is ,1 three sttnv bricl< bniltiing, specially planned
by Mr. I'orier to ineit his adv meed recpiirements. The
iov.er flat coniains immense v.ats for the varioiH processes
of t.inning, while currying is also done here. On the
second lilt are the dressing and finishing departments,
while on the lliiid flit are the drsing rooms and
finishing in c.jLts department. Mr. I'orter makes a
spcci.ilty of llii: liighest grades of oak leather, only
choic. St l.nies aiid skins being used, while the pro-
cesses include sever.d nietho.ls specially introduced by
Mr. I'orter. The c.irriage leather f.ictory is a three-
Mory brick, 40 feet by 50 in iliinensions. The belting
f.ictory IS two suaics, 40 feet by 1.15 in dimensions.
(le manuricii.res and ke.ps in sl.-cU belting of all
stand. lid sizes, and is pieparc'd to niiike to order belt-
ing of anv wicih and length, as for broad flywheels,
elevator l\ands, etc. A button f.ictory is also in full
operation lui die premises ; 11 is a four-story brick and
has improved iii,h hinery fir the nianuficture of all
styles of lovered buttons, mat and puns buttons, etc.
Tills ye.ir s ouipiit is 50 [nr cent, gre.uer than th.it of
last \e.ir, \vhii h bore the sime ratio of increase over
the year pn vuais 'i'he capacity of the belting factory
is practically unlimited, while tiie carriage leather f.ic-
tory contains scmii ovens for drving le.ither , e.icli oven
dries 13 hides a day, ur a tutai capacity uf loj hides

a ilay. Tower is supplied by a 5) horse engin:>, while
a:i a\'erage force of 150 h,iiii's are em(iloycd, t'le
weekly pay roll running from Jijoo to $1,000, Three
travellers are kept upon the road, and llie leiiding
jobbers, dealers and cirri, ige manafacturers of the
i>ominion are found .among his regul.ir customers. Mr,
I'orter is in every way one of the most repreientativo
tanners of the Uominiun.

V. SARNO.

THIS is the .Montri'd br.iiu h. No ^3)4 St. Catherine
street, of the fiuioiis liiliiii jewelry house of Mr.
V. Sarno, wiiose head.piarters is iu Napli's, Italy.
This branch w.is o[ienecl in i.S.ji. The business was
originally faundei ill .N.iples folly years .ago by Mr. i..
S.irno, the fuller of the ]irc-eat proprietor. Mr. V.
S.iriio occupies a sp.icious ground floor and basement,
elegantly ecpiip|ied and supplied with all mo,|eru con-
veniences, electric lights, sti.im heat, h iniU vuc; plate-
glass front, etc, !■■ r. Sarno deals largely in I-^nglish,
I'rench, Cierni in and Swiss go nK, but in iKes a sp.'ci.dty
of li.di.m jewrirv ami works of art. The Moi 1; includes
lloreuiiue, .Majoli. ,1, and Vein tian furiiiiuie, .\:Mpjlitan
terr.i cotta, m.irble sculptures, ani-iic .iinl f.iiicy
mirrors ; also an I'xtensive selection of iiiliiu jewelry,
inos.iic, torliiseshell, curd, ivory, mother of pe.irl, ebony
couch shells, l.iv.i from Vesuvius, w.ilches, clocks, solid
silverware. sil,,r pl.ite. someiur spoons (I'ltiidi in and
Itali,ini, i,)ueen M iriMerite brooches, etc. We recoiumend
this house for iis reUibility in de.ding in the choicest
mounted di.iinond jewelry and precious stones, set in
all tlie popul.ir sl>les, and in repairing fine w itches and
jewelry. In precious siones Mr. S.inio h is a splendid
assortment of diamonds, riibitrs, s.ipphins, emeralds,
pearls, opals tunpioises.elc. .ind possesses many matched
diamonds of r, ire beauty, which cannot readily be dupli-
cated elsewhere. He w.is born in Naples, Italy, and is
a member ot the Metroiiolit.m Cbib.

ALEXANDER PEDEN.

THE immense Cilasgow dry goods house of Mann,
Hyars i't l.'o is known the world over for the
superiority of the goods it li. in. lies, it w.is found-
ed in 1S4;, and the present parlmrs are Mr. John (',,
Conper ail I Mr James M.inn, liolh iiiiivi'rs,iiit with
every det.iil of tin, tr.ide This est.il.lishmeiil cocers a
large area, and the i llassford street front, with its row
of Corinthian iiillars, is of gn-,it .inhilectiual beauty,
Tliis concern has branches in Edinburgh, Newcastle-on-

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Tync, Manchestrr, nirmiiiRham, I.iverponl, noiiRl.is, Tsle
of Man; nnd in Mon'real, Toronto, Winnipi'K, Victoria,
Sydney W.S.W., W.-liinRlon, N.Z., and Si>iuh Africa.
In Mon,.'eal, Mr Mcxandir I'edcn li.,s liLon the resi-
dent ayent since i*^^5. He carries a full lini' of samples
of the mammoth stock in (ilas^ow, and is preparetl to
promptly fill all orders at louest market prices. His
staples are cloths, tweeds, linens, cottons, l.iec^s, hosiery,
shirts, mantles, prims, dress Roods, silks, incliidinf;
crap<'s and velvets, skirtinRs, carpets, table covers and
npholstery. Hoorcloths and lieddinR, millinery, unilirellas,
sinailwares, etc. The liouse he represents I'mploys 3,000
people, of whom 500 are in the warehouse, and sells
goods to the trade all over the world. Their methods
insure perfect satisfaction to all cnstoiners. and to
merchants seeking the lu.-st s.-ileable goods we ach'ise to
at once coinmunicali^ with Mr. I'edeu and secure from
him Mann. Hyars S Co.'s immense cat.dogue and price
list. Mr. I'eden was horn in Scotland, and came to
America in 1.^71. In iXyj he came to Cana' a, settling
in Montreal in 1S71J, where he has won deserved suc-
cess. He is a very popular and respected merchant,
and was formerly with Morgan i\: Co. and Carsley it
Co. Mr. I'eden is an advocate of tempeiancu reform,
an active meniher of the Koyal Tcuipla, and the
Dominion Alliance.

authority in the line of millinery, and can promptly suit
the most fastidious customers, noting the varying re-
quirements of each face and complexion, and selecting
shapes and trimmings accordingly, while to trade with
her once is to remain her patron always.

MRS. J. F. FOSBRE

|HF- mni!t reliable and popular millinery eslablish-

I mcnt in this section of Montreal is that of Mrs.

J. r. I'oshre, located at 207J Notre Dame street

corner of Colborne street. It

well-ordered and leading

every respect a
establishment. wher(! may

JOHN FINDER & CO.

A MONT, tae old eslablislieil and responsible houses in
the city of Montreal is th.it of Messrs. John I'iniler
iS: Company, tea and molasses importers and
general commission merchants, whose offices are in Koom
8 at No. 16 St. S.acrainent street. The career of this
house has been one of steaily development, while its
managenunl has been marked with prudence and ability.
Mr. John I'iniler, who is sole proprietor, founded this
business in i'>7.1, and from the start built up a wide-
spread trade and established most infliK'Uti.al connections.
Hisoftices are t.istefully fitted up. and a large stock is
always carried in the public warehouse Mr. I'iiider is
a direct importer of the choicest and finest fresh crop
(.'hiiia, J.-.iian, India and ("eylon teas; coffees from
Mocha, Java, and Central and South .\merican planta-
tions; sugars, syrups and molasses from liarbadoes.
New Orleans, etc. ; wines and liquors from all the best
sources of proiliictions. etc . etc. Mr I'lnder also
handles merchandise, generally on commission, anri his
facilities enable him to place consignments promptly
and to the greatest advantage of the shipper He is a
native of this city, an honorabl and reliable business
man, and is universally respected by the community at
large.

fancy chairs w.ardrobes, bookcsscs, bodditlR, mattresses,
etc of the finest quality, which are offered at whole-
sale and retail at extremely low prices. The stock is
valu.d at over »25,ooo, and the trade of the house
exteiuls throughout the city and the Provinces of (Jiiebec
and Ontario Mr. Steel manufactures parlor suits only,
•all work lieing done bv hand, and keeps in stock a
variety of upholstery goods, silks, plushes, etc., to meet
the wants of customers who wish their furniture
upholstered according to their individual tastes. He em-

always be found a superb line of everything in the
way of fashionable millinery goods at the very lowest
consistent figures. All the latest novelties in imported
bonnets, hats, toques and trimmings are here displayed.
The store is 100 x -:5 feel in size, liandsomely equipped
anc> fitted up with elegant show cases, mirrors, etc..
and the stock embraces hats, bonnets, flowers, feathers,
l.ices, silks, satins, ribbons, orn.iinents. and all tlescrip-
tioiis of the finest imported I'arisian millinery In the
rear .'ire the workrooms, and from .25 to 30 skilled
milliners and .assist. iiits are eniplo>eiJ. A specialty is
made of niniirning and wedding inillinery, ami dress
and m.'intle linking, .alsoof st.iinpinganil fine embroidery.
This prosperous business was e-ilablishetl in i>^7 by Mrs.
J. !•' I'osbre, whose patronage now includes the leading
society people of Montreal anil its vicinity. Mrs. i'osbre
pos.sesses exci'llent taslt: and judgment, and is widely
known for her just methods. She is a recognized

JAMES STEEL.

PKOMINr.NT among the houses of enterprise and
refinement in the city of Mouireal, .actively engag-
ed in the manufacture of furniture, is that of Mr.
lames Steel, whose salesrooms and workshops are situat-
ed at |S.;0 Notre Dame street. This extensive busi-
ness was founded by .Mr. Steel ten ye.irs ago in the
Balmoral Hotel Block. Notre Dame street, and in si^f<7
was removeil by him to his present location. He
occupies a subst.inti.il fourstory building. .|o x 80 feet
in area, the lop flat bi-ing used for m.innficluring
purposes and the other flats for showrooms All the
newest designs in parlor, chamber, diniug-ro.im. hall
and kitchen furniture are included in the stock, the
parlor sets bi.'ing obtainable in all the latest styles of
upholstery. The slock also includes sofas, rockers.

ploys fourteen men in his i-stablishment. and likewise has
travelling s.desmen on the roail . Mr. Steel receives
the bulk ol his furniture from the most noted Ontario
factories, also his upholstery goods from ICiigl.ind. hrance
and Cernuny. Orders are filled with care and dis-
p.itch. and complete satisfaction is guarantied patrons.
Mr. Steel was born in Scotland in iSs^. but has re-
sided in Montreal lor the last fifteen years. He is
highly esteemed for his strict integrity, and is .1 proinin
ent Free Mason, Forester. Odd l-'rllow and a member
of Ihe A. O. IJ. W. and Select Knights, in which so:v-
elies he has often held high office

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS Ol- CANAPA. ILLrSTKATICD.

V,'

H. SHOREY & CO.

IT it (lonl)ifiil if MnnlrcMl Ikis any industry tint is
(if a mciie practirallv l>f nditial cliaracter, botli to her
lal)or ami hor c.pil.il, than thai of ttit; whoU-sale
trade in ami the tnanufaciure of cluthlnR. From mm-
parativfly liinilfd prop(jrtinn3 this branrh lias urown
to vast iiiaKiiitiido within the period o( a >:iMi('ration,
and it is ivorthy of note also that the imprnvemenl in
production has fully kept \iiri- ivith the «ro\vtli of
Ihi! business. In trul'i the liiHh-Krado cl ilhing
nianiifartured liy some of Mo'itreal's ropi'e
sent itive linns is unexcelled by the finest
ciisiom t^arinents prtnluced by the leading
I ishionable tailors of our city. And
in this connection it is hut a just
and riwhieoiis tribute to genuine
merit to offer in the pa^es of _ ;.

this business review a special ^^^~ ~\^71^=fT^
notice to Messrs. II. Shorey .■'.'^_ ' , '. ' ' ■"•"■"T
■V l"o., the widely known ' ---. -i':.. ■

wholesale clothiers, who ..■.;■

turn out a distinctly and
not.ably superior class
of ^,'oods. and easily
maintain their distin-
Ruishcd position as
leaders in their line.
'I'hi.' clotliinK for men
and boys made by this
e'Uerprisint; hrni is
remark.ible for Ri-neral
excellence, beinn al-
wa\s maintainefl at a
uniformly high stand-
aril,and as to its supe-
riority certainly no
more unfailini; criti^-
rion could be adduced
.han the extensive sale
their Roods comnianti
in the trade IhroURh-
out the Dominion of
t'anada, Newfound-
land and the West
Indies. The volume
of business done by
them approximates an
mially the vast total of
one million dollars anti
IS tlistnbult^tl anioni;
a leading class of mer-
chants a'ld discrimi-

I ^ i.. V ers Their

Ri odb, ID a word, are

the iif (•Ins uUrn u( ready-ma<le apparel, in design, style,
cut, make, fit, finish, fabric and price. This house man.
ufactures all Riades of men's and boys', youths' and
children's clothing, in handsome and duralile fabrics, in
est coloring ,-ind in origin.-il and exclusive designs.

also latest style and p.ilterns modeled after the f.isiiions

of lending domestic and foreign custom tailors, and froin
which the most f.istidious in dress can make selection.
They own and occupy as business premises a subst.iiitial
and conimorlious six story stone building, 50 x i,|o (eet
in dimensions, eligibly located at the coriier of Notre
Dame and St. I lenry streets. Their building 15 eipiippcd
with steam powi^r and is otherwise suitably .irranged
and fitted with a special view to the active promotion
ol their mammoth business. The various departments
are in ch.irRe of edicunt heads, everything bespeak-
"- -^ ing order, energy and excellent iii.iii.igi'ment, and
■i.'Sijl^^ upw.irds of 123 hands are employed in the
.-'-"■".' -'vs.. est.-d.lishnuni, including exj crt designers
~ - • ' , and cutler^:, while over 1,500 outside
../i; ::rjf7-»-^_-v>;.> hands are kept busy manufacturing.
;Si:-r'^jj_^;^-5. with a ;lo/(n < r n . le representa-
— 1. -\>v^ '"^^" 'i;<s <n the road besides. They
w -"-■: _. """■ 'mn^e a feature 01 the manuf.ac-

- ."... ■ '^ tiire of the celebrated Kigby

:iterproofCTothiiig, of which
'urnes of praise mi^ht be
t!y spoken. Their sam-
ple exhibition of goods is
the lineM in the city, and
it can be conlidently
asserted that they com-
mand tiieailmir.ilionof
every inlelligent buyer.
An immense and varied
stock is carrieil, and all
orders are hlled in the
most expeditious and
trustworlhy manner.
The prices quoted are
notably low, quality of
material anil character
of workmanship con-
sidered, the firm, by
reason of their vast
resources and excep-
tional facilities, being in
,1 position to offer sub-
stantial inducements
to the trade. The
Messrs. Shori'v's house,
to sum up, IS represen-
tative not only of the
finest goods, liat also
of the most honorable
.and e'piitable business
policy which has secur-
ed for them the univer-
sal conlidence of their
■atrous.

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J. H. HORSFALL & CO.

AMONG the most important miinufartiirmg concerns
in Montreal, is that of J 1 1. I lorsfall A Co , whn
are sucrcssors to J K. Mcl.anm, Jr , who are the
sole manufacturers of what is well known as Sharp's safety
automatic oil cabinets, and upon which patents are held
fully protecting the firm. The Inisincsswastirstestalilished
in 187S, hy J. K. McLaren, Jr.; and was succeeded to in
1891 by the present proprietors J, II Horsfall JiCo , whose
factory is located in commodious premises. 80 x ^o feet in
dimensions, at No 3S W iiidsor street. This company
are the sole manufacturers for the Dominion of C'an.iila
of the celebrated and justly famous Sharp safety automa-
tic oil cabinets. It is the invention of a Mr. Sharp,
of Hopewell, New lirun^wick, and was patented in
Canada in 1872. This cabinet is desiciieil for use by
railroads, steamships, hotels, waterworks, machine shops,
coltoii and woollen mills, factories of ai, kinds, grocers,
retailers, and is adapted to every place where oil is liseil
or handled These cabinets are made with a capacitv of
from fifty gallons to a barrel. , and carry twii kinds of oil
or any liquid of the naturi^ of oil, kerosene, lubriciling
oils, benzine, naphtha, spirits of lurpenline, or other
liquids. The oil cabinet is ziiu" lined and absolutely free
from leakage or waste, and earh coinpartnient is furnish-
ed with an automatic pu"ip which throws a full g,illoii of
oil at six strokes. It seems to be perfection as near as
can be attained in an oil tank or reservoir Its construc-
tion is such as will resist the chemical action of oil,
firevent leakage and therefore loss, and insure abso-
ute safety as against ignition by fire. The manuf.ii.-
turers of this su|)erior cabinet have created a phenom-
enal denianil for the iirodurt. more than 2 i.o.io of them
being now in use and giving the very In'st satisfaction.
They are made upon order in any size desired. They
have been awarded the highest merit overall competitors
at Montre.il, Toronto, Ottawa, and at the Intern, itional
exhibition at Philadelphia, I'a , 11 S -X . in i.'»7(i. Mr
Horsfall is a native of ICngland, but has resideil at Mont-
real since 187 (, and enjoys the contidence and esteem of
all who know him. llis make of oil cabinets has the
hearty endorsement of a host of business firms in Mont-
real who are using them

JOHN MACLEAN & CO.

IT is from Montreal that milliniTv and dry goods are
distributed throughout the l>ominion, and one of the
principal houses thus engaged is that of Messrs.
John Maclean & Co , of St Helen and Kt^collect streets.
The business was established in 1870 by Messrs. Kussell,
Maclean & Co., succeeded in 1875 by Messrs. John

M.iclean & Co. Mr. Maclean was born in Scotland
in i^^4, and came to (\inada wlurn 2i ye.irs of
age. He eiitend the employ of the old millinery
house of Thus. M.iy & Co., there receiving rapid pro
motion. I'.ventually, 111 1870, he retired to eng.ige in
business upcm his own account, and has achievid a
deserved success. The building is one of the finest
warehouses of the city, four stories and basement in
height, and constructed of cut stone. The arrangement
of the departments is as follows: first It. it is devoted to
the olhces, and to h.its and ribbons ; the second fl.it to
laces and ribbons ; third ll.it to llowers, feathers, trimmed
millinery, and sample bonnets and hats , fourth flat to
mantles, etc , while the shipoing department is in the
basement. These millinery show-rooms are the most
convenient, complete and tistefully arranged in the city,
and a '.borough system of organization is enforced by
Mr. Maclean, among his staff of fifty emuloyees. The
firm are direct importers of staple and fancy millinery
goods, and lancy dry goods from tlie I'aris, London and
Herlin markets. Mr. M iclean is a member of St.
Andrew's Society, a prominent and acti\e member of the
Hoard of Trade, and also of the Montreal I 'ry Coods
Association. He is an Independent in politics, who has
ever accorded a hearty support to all measures calculated
to advance the prosperity of the Uominion.

C. O. BEAUCHEMIN & SON.

ONIi of our descrvi'dly successful book publishing,
printing and binding firms is that of Messrs. C C).
Heaucheniin & Son, whose premises are located at
Nos. ^36 and J58 St. I'anl street and No. j6 St. (Jabriel
street. This business was est.iblished in 184.1 by *-^ O.
Heauchemin, The style of the firm was changed from
Heaucluniin & H.iyelte to Heauchemin & \'alois in i.SGj.
In iS.Mi Mr. Valois retired and in the following year oc-
curred the dece.iseof the founder, Mr. C O Heauchemin.
His son took up the m,inagement uniler the firm name of
C. ( ), Heauchemin & Son. anil adnmicd into partnership
in I'ebruary. iS'H. '"O old and trusted employees
Messrs. ICmihen Iiami-.-tand Ktienne Koby. Mr. I. J.
O. lieauchemin w.is born in Montri'al, and is a member
of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr b'milicn D.ioust is a
native of the Province of (.Jnebei'. and has been identified
with the house for thirteen years Mr Ktienne Uoby.
born in Montreal, has been with the est.iblislinu'nt
twenty two years, and is a member of the C"h,imber of
Commerce. The binding, printing and blank book factory
is at No 26 St. Ciabriel street, which consists of a four-
story and basement building, .\bout 150 skilful hands
are employed. The plant includes four cylinder and job
presses, cutters and wire stitchers, electrotype machinery.

etc, and the latest fonts of typo are used ami the range
of work includes the punting of all kinds of books, cat.i-
logues, pamphlets, visiting or business c.inls, letttu, iU)te,
bill, and statement headings, binding of all descriptions,
manufacture of blank books, stationery, etc. Kstimates
are promptly furnishi'd and contrails are satisfactorily ex-
ecuted The St I'.iul street |iremise5, extending to Citm-
missioners street, occupy a sixstorv and basement build-
ing. Messrs. C. II. Heauchemin iS; Son are sole agents for
the celtrbraled PariM.in writing and copying inks of N.
Antoinc & Sons, and are direct importers of Krench
and Lnglish prayer books, manuals, etc. Thi'V carry an
immense stocK of school botjks, books of miscellaneous
character, plain and fancy statioiiei'y, office re<iuisitei
anil novelti.;s.

THE COAL SAVING AND SMOKE
CONSUMING CO, (LTD. I

SCII'.NCI'^ has demonstrated tli.it fully ninety (xT cent,
of the caloric or heating pow-r geiieraled by thecom-
buslion of coal escapes without doing a particle of
iluty. To ret.iin more of this waste he.it has long been
a problem w huh srienlihc research has been incapable of
solving. A comp.iiiy h is l>een org.inut;d in this city
under a charter obt.iiiud recently from tht^ Dominion
(iovernment for the purpose of uianuf.icturing a
chemical compound known as S (". Co. 39.1 Com|Miund,
which .after thorough tests has denionstr.ited that
a saving of from 15 to .)0 per cent, can be made in the
cost of fuel. \S'e quote from the advance piosjiectus;
" It is no longer debe.n.iblu that the S. C. Co.
;ij.( Compound will do all that is chiimeil for it. This
has been established beyond all controversy by a series
of scientiiic tests made by high, iinquestionablt!, compe-
tent ,ind impartial authorities. I'ully appreciating the
n.itural unbelief in the public mind as to the coal. saving
and snioke-consunitng propt;rties of any such agency, the
prejudice of employees ag.iinst innov.itions, and the ready
..nd scarcely discernible means at their dis|)os,il, by m,an-
ipulation of fires, dampers, ste.im, eti , to coiinter,act the
ftlects and defeat the result of the best saving agent, the
owners of these patents bi'fore placing their Comixiund
upon the market have sparul neither time nor expense in
having tests made, not only by scientific authorities, but
also by practical (so to siK.ik), everyilay engineers, whose
evidence cannot be gainsaid. All wt af k is a fair trial ;
that givi-n we guarantee the results. The ca'-ital stock
of this company is 850,000. The c.»inpany will be known
as The Coal Saving and Smoke Consuming Company
(Ltd.). The ollices of the company are located at 4C4
St. P.iul street in Montreal, and 36 King street wtii
in Toronto.

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MONTREAL. THE METUorOLlS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

THOMAS LICGET.

TIIK inlelliKent public of Montriiil ,inil its vicinity arc
quick to ixTceivo ;iiul pr.impt In patronize that
tradtsman who l>y tlic rxcrcisu of skilled cx|H>rience,
sound juilnincnt ainl industry facilitates the securing of
the choicest Koods at the lowest prices. In the leadiuR
rank of iinporlers of curtains, carpels, etc.. is Mr
'I'lioinas l.iKKet. of No i,s,s.( Notre Uanie street, to whom
tli(^ above remarks strictly apply. His success has l)e<'n
achieved in the faci of strong compi'tition. and his
trade now extends throughout ijueljec and Ontario. Mr.
Liquet first commenced liusiness in Montreal in con-
junction with Mr. Hamilton, in the dry jjoods and cariwt
trade, twenty-six years a^o. In isS8 they dissolved
partnership, Mr I.i|;net relaininj; ilie carpet business
which he has (jrcatly developed and improved. Heoccu-
pies three sp.acious lloorsand a |i.aseiueiu of a substantial
five story building, 45 X I j3 feet in area, the basement
being devoted to oil cloths. Iinoleiiins, etc ; the lirst
door, to ofhces and carpets, v.liile the second is utilized
lor curtains and dr.ipenes ; and the sixth lloor for work-
rooms. Mr. Linnet keeps constantly on hand a heavy
and choice stork of Kussian velvet carpets, fine Wilton
and Axminsters, Hrussels, Tai^'Stry and Itrodene carpets,
Moqueltes, Ingrains, art sipiarcs. and carpets for
churches, offices and clubs. I le ,ilso imports and handles
curtains of every description, draperies, shades, oil
cloths, linoleums, cork tlooriuKs. mats, rugs, etc., which
are offered to customers at extremely low prices Only
desirable and first-class goods are handled, and his car-
pets embrace all styles, designs and colorings, while he
is constantly on the alert to secure the latest novelties.
Twenty sali^snun and carpet layer sareemployed and twelve
hands are recpiind iii thecarpeimaking liepartment The
stnre is supplied with ,i liindsonie plate glass Iront, eleva-
tor, steam heat, etc , and Mr I.igget imports direct from
the most celebrated Kiiropean manufartiiiers, and is
always the first in Montreal to display the newest styles
and novelties. Mr. I.igget is a native of Ornistown, Que-
bec, widely known for his enterprise and strict integrity.

WINN & HOLLAND.

THE importance of Montreal as a centre for the im-
portation of all kinds of foreign goods and supplies
into the Dominion of Canada cannot be over esti-
mated A prominent and old established house actively
engaged in the import trade is that of Messrs Winn &
Holland, importers ,ind manufacturers agents, whose
offices are situated at No .(y St. I'rancois Xavier street.
This business was founded in i!^^.! by Mr. I'hilip Holland,
the father of one of the present members. Mr. P. Hol-

land died in i ^"is, after a successful and hon.ir.able career,
and was succeeded by Mr J II Winn. In i.soi Mr.
I'hilip H. Iloll.ind liecaine a partner, the firm being
known as Winn A Holland. They possi ^s inlhientiai
connections in (ireat Hrit.iin and Uuro|w, coupled with
ample resources, thus enabling them to oiler substantial
inducements to paircjns. Messrs Winn & Holland
import extensivi.'ly tin plate, iron, steel, drugs, chemicals,
etc, anil are sole agents in Canad.i for Hrunner, Mond
A: Co. (limitid), the largest niamifactiirers in the world
of alkali of .(S and 5.s^, bicirbon.ite of sod,i, sotla crystals
and other cluinicals. They are likewise agents for J.
Heardshaw & Co , Sheffield, lingland, Steel ; and I-ock,
Hl.ickett A Co , Newcastle, lingl.mi!. I.irads, etc.; and
several other noted conc<^rns in I'.ngland and elsewhere.
This is the oldest house of the kind in Montreal, and they
have large warehouses in the city, where ,i heavy stock
of steel, chemicals, etc.. is .always on hand, and the
trade extends throughout the entire Dominion.
.Mr Winn was born in England, but has nsided
in Montreal for the last sixty years, while Mr.
Hollanil is a n.itive of this city. .Messrs Winn & Hol-
land are greatly esteemed in trade circles, and their high
char.acter is a sullicient assurance that all orders will
receive faithful attention. Hoih p.irtnurs are popular
members of tha Montreal Hoard of Trade.

F. C. HENSHAW.

T UK centre of the ('anadian coal trade is admittedly
Montreal. In this connection special reference is
made in this commercial review to the old estab-
lished and reliable house of .Mr. !•' C. Henshaw, co.d
commission merchant, whose olhce is located at .s I'lace
Koyale. Mr Henshaw's yards are situated at Windmill
I'oint, This extensive business was founded manv years
ago by Mr. I'. W. Henshaw, ihe father of the present
proprietor. In iSSj Mr. F. C. Henshaw succeeded his
father, and his trade which is strictly wholesale, is
chiefly with steamship lines and prominent corpor-
ations. He keeps always a large stock of the
choicest gr<ades of bituminous coal on hand.
In ibi).! he sold Hs.ooo tons, and in 1*13 ijo.ooo tons of
coal. The bituminous coal handled by Mr. Henshaw is
admir.ably adapted for use in steamships, locomotives,
foundries, glass works, etc., wherever intense heat is re-
quired, and a large stock is always kept on hand
in Montreal. Mr. llensliaw was bom in .Montreal, and
is a popular member of the Hoaril of Trade and I'orn
llxchange. He is a retired Cr)lonel of the \'ictoria
Killes. Chairman of tb.- Council of the Dominion Kille
Association, Director of the Kiihelieu iiid (intaiio
Navigation Company, and a Director of Standard Drain

ri|ie Company, rTcsulent of the Victoria Skating
(Tub, Consul for tne Argentine Kepublic, and
Nice Consul for the Kepublic of Uruguay : also
I'resident of the Junior Conservative Club ,inil the St.
J.imes' Club, Chairman of the ICxeciitive Committee
of the Sir John Macdinialil Monument l-'und, Ch.urman
V'ictori.i Kille K<serve Association, and I'resident of the
Canadian Amati'iir Skating Association. His high
character is a sullicient gii.iranlic tli.it all commissions
will receive prompt and faithful aiumtion. The Cable
address of the house is " Henshaw,'' Watkius' code ; and
the Teluptluilt: call, Ojii.

O. A. WILLIE.

ONK of the most reliable houses in this soction of Mon-
treal engaged in Ihe manufacture and importation of
line furs, h.its, etc., is that of Mr O. A Willie, hatter
and furrier, whose store is situated at i7yo Notre Dame
street. This business was established twelve years ago by
Mr Willie, who is a le.ider and authority on the prevail-
ing styles and fishions of fur garments of every
description He occupies a cominoc'ioiis three-
story brick building jo x ijo feet in area. The
store is hnely fitted up and fully stocked with ladies'
and gentlemen s fine furs, sealskin goods, hats, caps,
collars, muffs, (^tc , which are offered to custom-
ers at extremely low prices, Mr. Willie imports hats,
furs, etc , from the mou celebrated lirilish and American
houses, and handles lUily lirstclass goods He manu-
factures ladies' and gentlemen's line furs on the premises,
and user, only the choicest sealskins of the best English
Martin dye. The adv,int,age of purchasing furs
direct from a bonafide manufacturer like Mr.
Willie are of the gre.uest value, not the least of which
is, that a perfectly htting garment is obtained, which is
impossible under other conditions, Mr. Willie employs
several clerks in Ins store, and thirty to forty hands in
his workroom in the busy season. (irders are carefully
attended to, and entire satisfaction is guaranteed the most
critical p.itrons. Mr. Willie is widely known in busi-
ness circles for his strict integrity. In every way this
house is to be relied on for the superior quality of the
Rooils produced, and those pitronizing it will secure a
much richer and liner class of furs at lower prices than
can be found at any similar esiablisiimuut in the city.

T. WHITE.

ONI': of the finest ami oldest jewelry establishments in
this section of Montreal is that of Mr. T. White,
No. r())7 .Notre Dame street, whereas to price and
quality of stock we know of no place in the city where

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such "iiibslantifil iniluccmems arp offered This business
wiis i:M,ililishe(l in iS6<ion a small scalp on St Josrpli
Hiruet, and eventually, in 1870, was removed to its present
premises. Mr. White is a thoroughly practical and skilled
jeweler and watchmalier. His store is 25x7'; feet in
area, Is in every way a modil, both as to furniture,
hanilsoine decorations and arrangements, and here is
always carried a larRe, choice and reliable stock of
jewelry, watches, diamond nonds, sterlint" silver, optical
(joods, marble clucks, opera n'assits, etc. Mr. White
makes .1 specialty of the finest Swiss anil American gold
and sdver watches, while in solid nold jewelry, the stock
includes a superior line of rinns, cir rinns. pins, brooches,
necklaces, br,u'ilets, chains and l.acepiiis, ami a specialty
is also made of choice nioiintird diamoml jewelry and
precious stones set in all the popular styles, and fine
repairini,' of all kinds, Mr. While employs five clerks
and assistants and four working jewellrrs outside the
store, and the stock is valued at over 8jO,ooo. Mr.
White was l)orn in Montn^al in iSj5, and when a child
was taken by his parents to New York city. He came
back to Montreal when sixteen years old and \sas
apprenticed to a first-class jewelry house. He has
closely attended to business, and has only been absent
four days from work in the last thirty-five years.

LYMBURNER & MATHEWS.

TMK great variety of articles embraced imder the
heading of brass goods and the varied application of
this valuable composition mital to the manufacture
of articles of nieiliaiucd and household use presents an
interesting study. In this connection we desire to make
special reference to the reliable and successful Montreal
firm of Messrs. l.ymburiur and Mathews, manufacturers
of brass goods, brass moulders, etc.. whose olhce and
factory are situated at 21 and 2 5 St. I'avid lane. This
nourishing industry was founded twenty five years ago
by Mr. M. E. I.ymburner, who conducted it till i8,So,
when Mr. J. E. Mathi ws became a partner. liolh
Messrs. I.ymburner & Mathews are thoroughly expert
and pr.ictical, and their trade now extends throughout
Montreal and its vicinity. Thiy occupy a comiiu)dions
three story building, 60x40 feel in area, fully cijuijiped
with modern apparatus, tools and appliaiuis. Here
thirty skilled hands are employed, and the iii,ichinery is
driven by a fifteen horse-power sti'am engine. Messrs.
Lymburner it Mathews manufiacture all di'scriptions of
brass goods, harness and cirriage trimmings. Eaiihful
attention is given to whatever may be re.]uired in the
above lines, while great care is taken in thi: selection of
proper qualities of metal and in the delicate processes of
casting and fitting, especially where soundness and

•accuracy are required in the finished articles They also
attend caredilly to nickel, oreide and electro silver
plating and gilding, and repair and rephite tableware.
All work is turned out in a first-cla^ 1 manner and their
prices in all cases are extremely moderate. They are
widely known for their mechanical skill and just methods,
and fully merit tht.'libiral patronage secured in this useful
inilustry. I he 1'. (). box of the firm is 1045, and the
telephone call No. 157.).

the best satisf.action gjaranteed, Mr. Wilson, who wut
born in Ireland, h.as resided in Montreal ,1 [vriod of half
a century and isoneof thebest knownprintets in the city.

DAVID REA & CO.

IN the importation ,imi1 sale of fine leathers and general
merchandise, a representative and successful house is
tli;it of Messrs. H.ivid Uea & Co., whose olTice and
salesrooms are situated at 30 Hospital street. This firm
was established in I>i70by Mr. David Kea and has had
long experience in the handling of all kinds of fine
leatliers from the most celebrated English, French and
(jerman manufacturers They keep const.intly on hand
a heavy and choice stock of book-binders' leather and
cloth in every color, morocco for upholsters ; also Ger-
man slipper patterns in every o.uality, they being solo
.agents i'l Can,ada for the Vereinigten ShuhstofI Tabriken
of I'ulda, f'lermany, slipper stuff manufacturers. They
give general satisfaction, also, in the handling of fine hoot
and shoe leather for best custom tr.ade, boot and shoo
laces, webhs, etc. A specialty is made of chamois skins,
in which lir,inch they command an extensive s.ale Their
trade extends from Halifax, N S., to Victoria, ISC. and
they are interested in almost every branch of trade, hav-
ing connections throughout I'Uirope which enable them to
import all kinds of fon-ign manufactures and products at
lowest ruling market prices.

MITCHELL & WILSON.

AI,l'.\l>IN'("i and oni! of the oldest printing houses in
the city of Montreal is that of Messrs. Mitchell >S;
Wilson, located at t7.'7 Notre Dame street. The
business was established by tiu; (inn in 1^50, since when
a large and prosperous trade has been developed. In
i.ssj, Mr. I'eter Mitchell died, and since that time
the liusiiiess has been carried on by Mr. Jas. Wilson,
uniler the same firm name. The pritniises utilized com-
prise two il.its, e.ach 30 x 100 feet in dimensions, lilted up
and furnished in the liest manner with electric lights, the
finest type material and five of the latest improved
presses and all appurtenances requisite for the business.
Printing of every description is executed, a. specialty be-
ing made of legal and fine commercial work, which is
got out with neatness and dispatch in the best manner.
Heasonable prices are the rule in this establishment and

TESSIER, THE OUTFITTER.

THb; nanii! of ■•Tessier, the ( lutlitter," has become
prominently identified in tins city with the trade in
shirts and collars, and the finest grades of gentle-
men's furnishing goods. Mr. Tessier was born in St.
Ilyacinthe, (Jue , and in iMs's founded the Imsinesi
which has since become the le.iding representative of all
that is stylish and tasteful in tins special line of trade.
The establishment presided over by this gentleman is at
No. i6ci7 .Notre I lame street, and is headquarters for the
finest shirts made. The store is 40x60 feet in dimen.
sions, elegantly fitted up and furnished, and is ona of tba

most attractive on this. Montred s greatest business
thoroughfare. The exigencies of the business call for the
employniimt of four assistants in the store, and five expert
shirt maki.TS. This is, above all others, the place to order
dress shirts at the lowest prices. In this important busi-
ness Mr. Tessier defies coupelition, retailing shirts,
collars and cuds at wholesale price's, and making shirts
to order cheaper than any other house in Canada of the
same quality. Centlemen who have not been suited as
to fit and fineness of material and workmanship should
leave their measureat "Tessier's." Here is also the largest
stock of high class furnishing goods, including a magnifi-
cent display of European and American goods, all the
choicest^ importations being here represented. Mr.
Tessier is a jirominent member of the Chamber of Com-
merce. The Telephone call is Bell 2446.

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MONTKKAL, TIIK MI'.TKOI'OI.IS OF ( ANAbA, lI.l.l'.Vl k.\ TKU.

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H. W. BOVD,

IN tlic vitally iir,|>iirt.niii Imi.ukss nf 's.inil.iry pliimli-
"'K aii'l n'ls liiiiin;, iici iini- lia'' I'MTiiU'd mure irliaMi'
wi rli than Mr. II. W. Iluyl, wliii-.i- slori- is situalril at Nu.
S,j,) Si. I'aiil St. .Mr. Iluvil wIki i-. a tl or.MUjlily i-XjKTt
satiilary |p|uinlKT, ioilismitli iiml ^;cncr.>l mailiini>t os.
talilislii'il tlii-. husiiu'ss In Muiiiifal thru- yiMf- at;(). Mf
(KTUjiifs a (■(inuuiniiiius ■'ton* atui ki'ups cunstantly en lianil a
wi'll si-li<-ti-.l Miiiply lit liail an. I inm I'lpi'., sinks, watrr
closets, liath tuiis, liasirs, );as an. I strain littiTs' (;.ii..ls,
and imi.l'.ys .mly first ..la-s w.irUnun. Mr, lluy.l wcirKs
fdt sdHK' 1)1 tl.u largest ].r..|.crly DWiu'rs in M.'iitri-al, an.l
k;ci)S in rcj.air tliu iilninl.in^; an.l yas lixlutcs uf such

ImiUlinp.; ai tlic Tini|i|c, St. lames Street, Uuanl i)f Traile
liiiil.lini^. .Albion I'ltel, I'ilsoiis' l!l.K:k, New V.irk Life
linil.llnt;, etc. lie is liUewise, a lirsl-class l.«:l,sniitli an.!
c.i;'|K'rsmitli, nn.l pits in luiises, stores, etc., electric 'k-'Is
an.l spcaliint; tulies. 11.- is s.jle aj^ent in Montreal f.>r the
Pou^l.is ,\cnie Inst ant ane.ius Water Heater niaimfactuie.l
in Cliicaj^.i. This superior heater will heal water f.ir a
bath tub in ten miiu'les at a cost uf two cents w.»rth of j;as,
an.l is now nse.l Jar^.-ly by (l.K:t..rs, barbers, kee]H.'rs of
baths, etc. Mr. I!.i\.| has live.l In M..ntreal sni.e U.yhoo.l,
Is hij;hly rejjar.le.l i.ir bis niechaniial skill an.l aliility, an.l
is an active I'reema.xjn an.l i ).|.lfellciw. Jobbing is care-
fully and promptly attended to.

ED. AUGER,

ONK oftbf itiost riliable s.i.jdi,. ^n.l harness makers in
till' city. Is Mr. IM. Aii^.r a y.iimt; man of practical
exjieiienc.', well an.l popul.ir'v ki,..\\n. He Is I..catt.l at
\i2 St. I.awreice St., when' lie occupies a linely lille.l ii].
store 20 \ 1)4 feel with basement and an admirably e.|uippe.l
workshop III which a nninber o( skill. 'I ban. Is are em-
ployc.l. He mamifactiiies all kiii.ls ol sii.^1.' an.l .lonble
liarness t.i or.l.r In the U-si an.l m..st subsiantial manner,
iisin^ only the llnest maleil.il .mil hilly warrants all Ills
work t.. K' strictly as represente.l an.l pays particular at-
tention to repalrinj;. A full st.ick of harness, sa.lilles,
biiilles, whips, horse clolhin);, turf pi.i.ls, etc., is always
carrle.l an.l the tra.l.' which is of the most substantial
character Is stea.bly ^'i..win^. This business was toumlL.I
lis far back as l.Sj.j by Mr. .Me\. .\u|;er wlm con.Uict.il it
nearly forty y.ais uniii 1.S.SS when l.is s.m the present pro-
prietor succee.le.l liiin anil is now c.mtluctlni; it with such
nmrke.l an.l pi.inouiiceil success, and lias many friends in
tlii.s tlic city of Ills birth.

C. A. DUMAINE & CO.

A.'IONC. the leading; un.l. rtakinj; an.l .•mbalming cstali-
meiits in tills section of Montreal is that ..ft". .\.
Ilumaliu-, which was f. .1111. led thirty years aj;o an.l su.-cess-
fully c..n.l.icli-.l by him iiiilil .\pril, 187.1 wbcn .Mr. W. II.
Hallin, purchase. I a half interest in the business, ami the
(inn styli' became Uuiiiaiiu- .V I lallin, till aUmt si\ years
ago Mr. I'umain.' again succeeded to the sole pioprlelor-
sliip. In Inn; iSoj, C. A. I )mnalne died, but the busi-
ness was still carri.-d .ui by the wi.low un.ler the same
name, with .Mr. L. K. I'ayler as manager, who has liecn
idcntilied with the house alitut thirty y.-ars, and is
llioroughiy expeiieiic.-.l in all the .letails of the un.leitakinij
and embalming biisiiu'ss. ()ctober ls| i,S.)^^, I.. K. I'ayter
and J. .A lleaudry purchased an interest in the business
which is now conducted iin.ler the name of ('. A. Diimainc
.V- Co. The aliicean.l eslablislinient is situated, I.)si Notre
Damp street, Mr. I'ayler is a |.ractical embalmer
an.l does this w.irk after the latist approve. 1 me-
Ihuils. CiifTins and caskets are carried in stock as well
as shrouds, grave cloths an.l all funeral re.|ulsiles, an.l
seven assistants are employed an.l live hearses and a sufli-
cient nuiiilier of teams an.l carriages t.) meet the rerpiire-
inents lR-ii\g always in c.nnman.l. Mi. I'ayfer, the man-
iiager of this establishment was Uirn In .Montreal. lie
was a cousin to the late founder uf the business ha\ing N-en
connected with the house many years and i:> well kn.iwii
to this cuminunitv.

EDMOND LEONARD.

/j\l'. ofthr m.'-l |K. pillar among the well km wn re
^^ spoiisibl.- clieiiilsts .111.1 .Iriiggists of Moiilteal is Mr.
I'.dinoii.l Leon. II. 1. He Is an ai . ..iiipllslit .1 pbaimaiist.a
gradiialiM.t the I 'liar mac. 'Ut leal .Assmlati.in of t lie I'loviiice of
i,iii.b.e. .111.1 during his business carei-r In tins ilty has e\er
I njoye.l the unUnin.le.l eoiiii.leiice of his many pat ions. The
greatly increase. 1 business, ol winch Mr. Leonard is now
sole |.ropriit.ir, was establislie.l in IS.SJ on Notre llamc
Siiei't by Messrs. I aviolette *V Nelson, who condiicti-il
same uiilil ISSS, when purchased by Mr. Leonaid and
reiiio\eil to Its present locati.ui 11^^ Si. Lawrence .Main ^>t.
The pieiiii'.i-s occupie.l are 22 x 75 feet and very lasti fully
titled lip with ailistic furniture an.l nn eligant line of
go.nls Is carrie.l, inclu.llng .Irugs, pharmaceutical prepar-
ations, tinct.ires, extracts, etc., also an elegant line of
perfumes ami toil.t arti.les. (Inly the puiesl .Iriigs arc
use.!, an.l un.ler the jiersoiial supervision ..f Mr. Le.iiiard,
all physi.ilan's pres.'iipiiuiis an.l family recijies are coni-
pi'Unde.l -A'illi the ntinost care. He is assisted by two com-
petent assistants. Mr. Leonard is a jKipular ai.vl prominent
memlier of the Ix. of I'., ami ('osniopolilan Or.ler of
Korestcrs'.

W. L CHIPCHASE.

fk house that for many years b.is liiled a sphere of use-
•^ fulness pecuhaily its way. being the only one of its
kin.l III till- I ity of Montreal, is that of .Mr. \V. ('.
( hip.-lias.-. mai.'ilacliirer an.l ini|Hiiter ol line cutlery,
barb.-rs' an.l tailors' supplies at N.i. (ij.itiaig Street, in
King's Hlock. Its inception ilales fr.im I.S4; when it was
foun.led by lames l-'owter, passing Into ilie hands of .Mr.
Chipcliase in I.S.Si* an.l .luring the half century that has since
inti-rvi-ne.l. Its historr has U-en an unbroken record of pros-
p.rity. The premises .'.insist ol one llooi 2.Sx 100 feet in
.liineiisioiis. The salesiooin is altracti\'el)- lltted up and
elegantly liirnishe.l with plat.- glass .lispl.i) win.l.iws, show
cases ell'., and tivi- skilled workmen are emi>loyeil. Mr.
( 'hil chase imports largely from the Lading cutlers of the
Unite. 1 States an.l |-'.nglan.l, an.l carries the finest and
most c. imprebensbe stock in his liiu- In ( anada. He gives
special att.-iitlon t.i the repairing and sharpening of surgical
Instruineiils. He iiinnufacliires to older ami has always on
lian.l a stock of fur knlsi-s, cigar knives, feather knives,
buttonhole cutters, muul.lers' ami plasterers' tools, tailors'
shears an.l points, scissors of all kinds, jaik knives anil
f.iii.y pocket knives, butchers' knives, table cutlery, plated
ciith-ry, skates and skate parts, barUrs* supplies, etc.
t'litlerv of every ilescription, also skates are groiinil and
sliar)K-neil at lowest rates. Mr. Chipcliase is a native of lliiy
.in and is highly respected.

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MONTRKAI., TIIK MKTKOl'OI.IS OK CANADA, IM-l'STUATl'D.

C. A. BOUCHER.

CONSir>r,UI'II:i. ;l f.i. I..1 111 tlic sum l..l:il (if fiiDl-
iniTciul ailivity in tills cily, tlir ini|iiinaiiii- nC llic
fffirlit traiisfiT liu^iiu ■.-. anil kimlrcil intt-iists lan lianlly Ik-
uvcr-i-stinmtt-il. 'I'lic iransni'tiuns in tliu lirnni'lmf liusiiiL-s^i
in(lit'uti<l> liiti-' ill Miiiiliial, in tliu (duisl' nf a yiar n acli
vnst iiiiii;nili»li'i wliiic tlif M.lunn; nf Inuli; i;iiiw-. aiaiv.
Nulalilo aniuiiu llic li ailing; Im.usls ini;a(;i il in llii-. Iiiiu
is that ci( Ml. C. A. Iliiiu liii, wlin^r otlici.-, ate Iciiatcil at
Nil. IS I'liinniiin utriil. Tin: livKini^s was <iii(;iii.illy
fminikil in iSIj?, liy Mr. W. CliaiMHiis, wlm suras-.fully
tiiiiiliicttil i(, till liisilcatli i'l iS.Sj, wlicn tlie priMiil prii-
prirliir siKivfdtd '' liuiiclnr l.riin;s Umi; |.raclical
ex|K-iiciicc t.) the liu.Miii ^^, anil in tlii; ciini|'aralivily slimt
liiiK- lliat lie lias ln'cii intunliiil, lias v 'iinliil iu oiniici--
tiiins t. . , real 'It'ntie. Ilr ilms a (;etuial fitij;lil lnKim-is,
anil act. as aj;iiit fur tliu l.n' ir I'urls, nnil (JmUc
icIuKinurs, alsii ilixs a \,\mr lit;lilcrai;e Inisini'ss, anil kii-i'S
constantly on liaml a iiuinUr <if stanmli liarjjcs tor tlic
prtisciutiiin of tlic saiiie. He is also sole a(;eiil in tliis
fur tlic sc-liiiiiiiits " l'ii^;enie," " .Maiie Klniine,"

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city

' Marie Vi^;ilanl,'' " rntutia," " St .\nn," " Miilnij;lit, '
" l-red r, Irye," ami the litinanti;:c' "(ieur^e." He has
«lsi) at all limes a niiiiilier of vessels nml .schoonets fur
charier liir Newfu'inillanil, St. Lawrence ami the I.<mer
Ports, a list (if which can always he foiiml at his olfice Iruiii
which to select. Orilers hy mail m t<lej;ia|'h are |iiiMii|itly
atleiiileil 111, and on terms salisfacimy In all rniicerned.
Mr. liimchci isanaliseof this cily, and has resided lieu-
all his life. He is well and favmahly known in the lust
meriaiilile and sliiii|.inn circles, is a man of womlerfid push
and em r(;y, thoroiij;lily lionorahle in all liks dealings, and
deslined 111 lake a Kadin^; iKisition ill llic (rout rank of
mercantile activity.

L. WORKMAN.

THK House of I.. Workman is well known in thiii cily as
iK'inji amonij the most acliw and pios| crous in il.s
line. I'.stalilislud t.n years a^jo hy the present pioptielor,
it lias, miller his ahle and eneryelie inanaijemeni rapidly
grown to its I'lesenl proportions. The premises occupied
consist of a lliree-slorey liiiildiiij; 35M1X) feet in dimensions
on the lirst lloor of which are l!ie salesrooms hanilsomely
lilted up, and conlainiin; a laij;e and choice nssortmeni of
domeslic wooliMis and cloths in all I'e latest [,ondon. Tarts
and New York novelties. Mr. Workman empkiysonly the
liest taleiil, and his i;arinenis arc noted for their sti|ieiior
cut, style and rmish, while he imimrts lar(;ely the very

finest j; Is direct from l"n^;land, and rejjiilarly carries a

slock vahud in the neii^hliorhoiKl of S.;i),cxk). He also
manufactures largely leaily-madc cloll.inj; and employs

Mime tiny hands. Mr. Woikiiian is a yoiin^ man, a nali\c
ol IJlica, .N.S ., and came to Montreal lilteeii years a^;o,
and liy honmrlilc and U|'ri^ht luisiness methods, has
diveloped a hiisiness of w' ' 'many an older house iniuhl
well lie piriid of. He is an ■ ■' am; piomineiit niemlier
of the l-'ieemasoirs ami l-ii • .I's, and is exeiywhtre
highly esteemed, not only (or Ins sui«'riiir hu.siniss ahility
hut for his many persuiial \i' ml .pialilies,

NORT '-RN PHARMACY.

XN the fciini> .1 raiikofihe (.,oiu..,, of the science of
^ the |ih.(iiii.ii isl and disjieii-' cheinisl in this cily we
lind Mr. I'.Ue Mesle, who . \(i. 'cm Iharmacy is located
al No. IJ4JM, I.awren e stnel. This (jeiilUman is a
native of i'aris, KraiKe, nml took up his residence in this
city Hfleeii years at;o. Haun^; (jraduatid from the .Montrial
(\illet;eol Tli.iimacy, he einharl' •( in hiisiness on his ow n
account ill iSy.', and has .since met wilh nm|ualilied
success. His hiisiness ]ireniises are 2.^ n (kj feel *n dimen-
sions. The store is lianilsoiiiely lilted up with larj;e dis-
play windows, cherry woiid fixtures, plate j;la.ssliov cases,
cahinels, ele., while the lahoratoiy, in the rear, is one of
the liest e(|iii|'peil in the cily. The stock ca-iled is laige
and caiefuliy scKetid, cniisistint^ of pure diu^;s, medicines
and eheniic;;ls in j;ieat vaiieiy, cstiaits, acids and llavors,
medical heihs, riM.ls, haiks and Imtanic n..-diciiies, all tin
slandaril proprietary remedies, sanitary preparations, ai.d
diu^^;isis sundries, luiie wires and liiiuors for medical use,
iniiiei.il uaiei>, toilet articles, |terfii.iies, soaps, sponges,
etc,, lie. Mr. lie Mesle devotes s| ici.il alteiilion to (om-
pounding ofj.hysici.uis iirescriptiuiis, winch is done from the
freshest and piiiest drugs, every care Iteing taken to secure
accuracy. Mr. Oe Mesle makes »• specialty of the im|Kirt,ition
of I'lench preparations, and in addition prepares seveial
well-known and popular remedies, such as "l.e Sau\nii
lies laifanis, "lor children leilhing. '1 Viihague,"' for head -
aclu , " lieigeiine " for Corns, etc. lie is a member of the
I'haimaceuiical Aaaocialion oftHieliec.

P. W. WOOD.

THr? history of the walch-niakiug and iewellery estah-
lishmcnt of Mr. I'. \V. Wood, of No. 11 llleiiry
street, takes one hack almosi u, ancieni history when com.
pared with most of the hiisiness inierests of this tliriv iiig
city. .\ half century is a lung period of time in the hisioiy
<if a Canadian cily for the facilities of commerce and the
necessities for change that occur so often do not tend to
six-'cial longevity in business without funilamental changes
in organization. The luisiness now carried on by Mr.
Wood was foundeU by liis lather, Mr. John Wood lifly.four

yeais ago, and alniut 1X49, the firm of \V(vk1 ,V Son was
formed. The stole which is 2u X (10 fieiiiiatea is tilted
wiih .ill the iieeissary tools ele. for line waleli icpaiiiiig,
which branili of the business Mr. Wood makes a specially
of. The listures are of walnut and pl.ite gkiss, and all
modern cnnveiiii nci s and facilities have Ikcii piovided,
inel.iiling biii|,d.ir iMid hie proof v.iiil;^, ele. '('In slock
comprises diainoiids and other piecious sloiies, watches and
jewelleiy of all kinds, and ill fact all that laii lie found In
the liest of ji. .ve'li ly .sloiis is here eshibiled. Ihainoiid
setting a»d the 111. inufactuiiiig of jewelli ly and line watch
repaiis ."re .Mr. Wood's spicialtiis. In all his dialings lie
aims to -ep up the high stand. iid of this old established
house, and his p.ilronage is huge and high class. Mr.
Wood was born in I'ngl.ind, and has Imn 1 risiUeiit if
Miinlieal for over sixty veais.

HAINES LUEDECKING & CO.

0V1-' 'the iiiiisl imporlaiil and repiesenlaii\i' rirttis In
its line in the Poiniiiion is that of Messis. Il.iine:,
I. mil eking 1^ I'll, of VIonireal, iuiporleis of'" Muaii and
lielgian jirodncls, whosi- oMices are situatid ;it 201 ami 202
lioaiil of 'I'raile liuilding, and wan houses at Si. I'aiilaiid St.
Nicholas siieets. This exieiisive and stiadily increasing
business was esi.iblislnd ten years ago by !■'. S. Haines,
under style of Haines it Co., who coiiduiUiI tl till Iiine,
1S112, when the priseni linn iif Nb-ssrs. Haines, l.iudickiiig
X: Co. was oig.ini/i d and assiinud 1 oiiirol. 'I'he indixidiial
members of this liiiii are ('. .S. Ilaiius, a native of I lamil

I I 111'., Canada, and I.. I.uedecking, a native of llan-

over, del many, and M. H, .Seyinom, .1 nativeof Monlieal
Messrs. Haines and Seymour residing in .Montreal, while
Mr. I.iiedecking, who is the buyer of the house livis in
Hanover, Cirmany. Mesrs. Haines, I.iiedecking .\ Co.
have inlh'.eiitial coimeclions in I'mnp. , combimd wilh pi 1 -
feet facilities and ample risoir'is, thus enabling them to
olTer substantial indmements to sli.irp buyers. Tiny im-
port extensively glycerine, barvie, lithopan, sulphate,
almi'ina, acetic aciil, ili vtiiiie, sulphur, linn stone, glues,
gelatines, cajisuli -, tii; foil, Imttling ' ue, felt shoes, paris
green, hollies (ale, i"i scriptioii and pickle) stra.v einel-
o|ies, aniline blue, specially for paper makers, etc., which
are sold at closest prices, Messis. Ilaim> , l.ueilecking \
C.i. are sole agents in Canada for the \'ale and Towne ^tfg.
Coin|iany of Stamford, Conn., nianulacturers of the ^'ale,
T. n, eiiuii'nienls, etc. They also have branch oftices in
Hanover, ('■erniany, and Koslon, Mass., and their Hade
now extends througliout the qjiliie Dominion and I'liiiid
States, as far south .ts St. Louis, .Mo., and to Newfoundland.
The partners are highly regarded in trade circles for their
enterprise, executive ability ami strict probity.

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

Mr. I,iic(lccl;in!T Imvinp; been cnnnericci willi tlie firm
of llaiiu's \ t'ci. lur' sdim- yuars and kninviny llii' wauls of
thf tanailiaii traili', yivis special a<lvanlnj;is tn tlic luiyirs
in ("anaila nvor tlni-.c linns in ( "anatia wlio aif iIcih lulcnt
ii|Hin a niiildl.-inan fur lliuir ^iipiilics. linyiis will appreci-
ate tliusu remarks willnpul fnrllicr cxiilanation.

T. L. PATON

''T^I'E maniifacUiriTs a^i-'nt, iIil- ccnmrtinj; link lictwccn
•^ the |>iiiiliicer and llicconsnmiT, occupies an inii«irlanl
[lositicm in tlie industries uf Montreal. Amonj; tliose occu-
pying; a foremost pttsitinn is Mr. T. 1.. I'aton, wlu)se ultice
and sample riK'nis aie located at No. Jo St. l''rancoi.s
Xavier street. .Mr laton emliarlieil in business on bis own
account in lS92, and tlic succes., wliicli lie lias aclii^-ved lias
lieen marked and rapid, ilcis the rejiresenlarixe .sales
agent in tlic Doinini'Mi for sucli widely known and resjion-
sible concern.s as tliat of Messrs. Spear and Jackson, of
Slieriield, Kny., inani'ficlurers of edt;e 'ools, etc. , II. Ccg-
liill ,\ Sun, uf Newcastle, Staffordsliire, inaimfac'.urers uf
WouiK Kelined liorax and liuracic Acid; J. W. I )avis ,V
Son, of Wilmington, Hull, manufacturers of linseeil oil,
Paris wliite, etc. ; .'^Ir. Jobn lirooks of I,;e, near Stour-
bridge, manufaclurcis of ,an\ils, vices, chains etc. ; .M'.'ssrs.
K. K. Dancy iV Co. of Savannah. Ileorgia, turpen-
tines and rosin; Tlios. Ilenshelwou/, ^: Co, Clasguw,
aiuidine dyes, glues, elc. ; .\ikinson llios., Milion Works,
Sheffield, cutlery in all styles ; lohn I.overing .'C- Co.
Cornwall, china clays in all grades; Starr Ma.iufacturing
Ct). Halifax, N..S.. makers of the celebrated acme skates,
and many others. He selis by baniple only, and his trad'' is
with wholesalers exclusi\ely, exlemling to all |HiirUs ut
Canada. The teleplume call is No. o.!7j, and I'. I >. ad-
dress, ho\ 1.573. Mr. I'alon is a nienilier of Ihe lio.ird of
Trade, also of the Caledonia Society, and is I'rebidcnt of
the Montreal .Xmaleur Athletic Association.

JAMES STEWART & CO.

AMONCi the kadiiig ai:d relir.'le ival estate brokersi
auctioneers and commission merchants of >buitreal,
is the linn of fames Stewart iV C\)., whose otiice is located
in Teiiiple lluilding, St. Tames street, and whose telephone
number is 1.S57, Ikll. Mr. (. II. Stewart is the active
partner, and is a young man of line business
<|nahlications, a nativeof Montreal, and from iSSoto iSSi;
he held the responsible position of cashier with the Iliiiilil
newspaper of ttiis city, aiul was also one of the foumlers of
the /'/we.c newspaper. In fSSS lie deciiled to enter busi-
ness on his own .iccc'imt, and so embarked in that i>f real
c-st.ile. auction .iiid the eoniniissioii busines~. lie aiakes a
specialty of leal estate .sales at auction, and also trans.acts

a general real estate btisiness in all its liranckes, making
loans and investments, buying, selling, leasing, exchanging
and negotiating loans. i-'ew possess a more accurate
kno" ledge of values, and he makes a specialty of sub-
tIivisio!js, and always has on his btwiks the most desirable
proi>er1}". both for r -sidential and business purposes. He
handles Cot.- S; , \\:. iire and als,) Kensington suUlivision
pr<»rei V' ^ud ti.uch t)tlier \;iluable and desirable properties
and hi . S-. IV res are greatly in demand. .Mr. Stewart is a
pu.sliing hu-iiiess man and of the strictest integrity. He is
a prominent niemlitr of the lioaril eif Tratic and also several
of the ci.y clubs.

R. W. WEBB

pk 1'H.\KM.\C^' wlierc the high character of the man.
^^ agenieiit riuders mistakes iiponssible is that of .Mr.
U. W. Welili. locateil at No. 22(ij St. Catherine street.
The business of this will-known eslablishnient was founded
(;ver twenty years ago by .Mr. II. I*', laekson, and has bien
uniler the efricicnt management of its present pmprietor
since August. 1S91. .Mr. Webli, who is a gradiia'e of tlie
Montreal ColKge of I'liannacy, is a geiitUnian of extended
e.v|ierience in the business, and for several years was chief
dispensing clerk in the estatablishnient of bis pred.eces.sor.
The store is 25 x 75 feet in dimensions, neatly fitted up an<l
replete with a large and carefully selected slock, consisting
of pure drugs, medicines, and chemicals in great variety,
extracts, acids, anil llavors, medicinal herbs, roots, barks,
and lioianic medicines, all the slaiui.ud i)roprietary
reme<iies, sanitary pieparalieins and ibuggists' sundries,
pure wines and liquors for medicinal usi, mineral waters,
toilet articli'-, soaps, ]ierfunies, etc, Mr. Webb devotes
special allention to Idling jiliysicans' presciiptioiis, which is
done at any hour of the day or night, Sundays includid,
and fourcunpetenl clerks assist himingi\ ing prtiinpl and cour-
teous attention to patrons. Mr. Webb is sole ],ro|irietor and
manufacturer of several popular specialties, suchasjack-
.son's indelible marking ink, [ackson's antibilious pills,
Jackson's pure viidet powder, lacksttn's b.iiglish lavendar
water, etc., etc, He is a native of (Juebec, a meiiiber of
the (Quebec I'll. Association, and the Ketail Druggists'
Association.

WM. McGOWAN & SON

A l'01'rr..\K reliahle establishment in this section ol
^^ the city is that of Wm. .McCiowan ,V Son, th,- cliea|>
cash grocers, situated at the corner St. Lawrence Main and
Ontario strejts. The business was establisheil twenty live
years ago by the .senior member of the linn near the St.
Lawrence ^latket, and subse(iuently renio\ed to the prem-

ises now occupied. In iSSfihc trxik his son, Mr. John 11.
.McCowan in partnership, and the business has since lieen
continued under the present lirm name. The store has a
lloor area of2o x 50 feil, and is neatly and tastefully lltted
up. The stock emliraces lusides choici' teas and colfees a
full line of everything in the way of staple and fancy
groceries and provisions, including hams and bacon, fruits-
and country produce, also the linest imported and domestic
wiiHS and lii|Uors, iKittled expressly for a family trade.
I iiie table butter being a specialty. Three assistants are
ini|.ioyid and orilers recei\e- | loinpt attentuiii and arc
delneied free of charge. .Messrs. .McCowan \ Son are
natives of Montreal, business men of ciilerpii.se and experi-
ence, and sustain an excellent reputation in business circles.

JAMES DENNISON

■ jNT of ihe lincsl and liest e(|nipped esl,->lilishnients in
^^ .Montreal, devoted to tliu |iroinotion of the pliolo-
grapliicart, is that of .Mr. James Dennison, locateil at No,
112 \ it ie street. This gentleman, who was born in l-'iig-
land, came to this city some six years ago, and in the early
part of 1S02 he fonmled his present business. He 1 as since
secured a large and high class palriiiiage, ard his business
is .steadily expanding. His gallery occu] us the main lloor
of a building 20x95 feet. These premises aie cmimodious
in pro|iortions, well lighted and e(|iiipped with all the
latest moilern apparatus and ai>pliaiices re(|uisite to the
.service. Mr. Deiiiiison's specialties are hne|orlrait and
landscape work, also the collateral branches of Ihe le-
productive art in its highest development, and evidencing in
their ]>ro<luclion Ihe .skill and taste pronu^led and made
perfect by yea , of cx|>erience and sUuly. This eslahlish-
menl is very altraclivc in all particulars, and nothing has
licen 'eft wanting to maintain Ihe well established lejiulation
already enjoyed with admirers of aitisti'* dr-signs and
superior wurknianship here and elsewhere. There is a
steady increase in the demand for Mr. IVnnison's views
.series, and the eirdicl of approval and admiration attests
tlic high eslimale placed upon tlum.

HENRY WHITTALL
'I'MK opportunities 'hat this city olTers to young men ot
•* enterprise and industry, combineii with ability and a
practical knowledge of some hrancli of trade are well illus-
trated by the history of Mr. Henry Whillall, watchmaker
and jiweler, at No. .loo'.- Wellington street. Mr. Whittall
was Uirn in li'rmingliaiii, I'ng., where he learned the
arti.>tic industry of which tie i> now one of our a. >!; t ex-
ponents. In iJi,S2 he landid in Montreal, a ;ranger
among .strangers, knowing noUidy and unkiuiun 'o all, yet

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within tliroc (l:iys lie had secured employincnt wiih Mr.
(ico. liailcy, \\ith \vh^l^c 1k»usl- lie R-ruaiiit;d coiiiiLCtL-d
diiri'ij; the following ten years. Active and aniliilious, lie
rcsolveil tti embark in Imsine-^-. un his own accinnit, and in
1S92 iie founded hi:i present concern, in jiretni^e-s located on
St. lOtienne -.treet. His trade soitn outstripped the facilities
of the latter, and in May, 1S93, he removed to his present
connnodious ijuarters. His stt>re is handsomely I'uteil U]),
itsapi"tinlmeiitsare elegant, and everything is tasteful ami
in perfect lavpin^ willi the nature of his business. The
stock includes handsome gold -and silver walclies of all the
leailiii^ makes, diamondN^ and diamond jewelry, novelties
in eanini^s, broociies, jK.-ntiant'i, necklaces, bracelets, scarf
anil lace )tins, linger rinj^s, chains, cliarni>, lockets, and
elegant jewelry of every description, h'rench, Swiss and
American clocks, ]tlateti and silverware, lnon/es. spectacles,
opera and held glasses, etc., etc. K\eiy article sidd in
this establishment is I'ully warranted, and all Wdrk executed
is guaranteed to ]ndvc satisfactory. line watch and
general jewelry repairs are executed in a prompt anil
supeiior maimer, while in all hiie-i prices are eslremely
reasonal>le. Mr, Whittall is essentially a iiractic.il man,
and there are f.:w in thi.i city who possess as eompreliensivu
a knowledge t>f all the iletails of his art He i.-> a member
ufthe A. 6. IV \V., -AUn.A tli.- I. ' >, I

CANADA SUPPLY CO.

THIS Company is ably conducted by reliable busi-
ness men and hs jilan is one that is hororable.
Clubs of 35 persons are formed, each paying $i.'>3
every Week, a drawing is ma<le and the
holder of the contract bearing the corresponding
number to the jirize receives $35, in furniture,
household goinls, Ijoots and shoes, clothing, watches,
jewellry, sewing machines etc., in fact goods and merchan-
dise of any kind excepting coal and wood which will i)e
shortly adde.ltothe Kst. Messrs. |. \\ and J. D. Coullee,
the he;iil oltk'iisol this enterprise were both burn in ( edars,
Sonlanges i'ounty, 1'.'^*., and are ;lie soiisof M. ('oullee, who
for a period of twenty yeais was a member of I'arliament
for thai county. Mr. I. i'. Coullee is a nieniKr at tlie
Chambre de ('oinmerce. the Hry (loods Clerks Association,
Arli/an Sticifty, St. Joseph's Society and .*^t. Peter's Society
and Deputy ot' ;he C.*^.!'., and formed tw.nty^two courts
hisl year of that Order. He also belongs to the C.Ii.L.
and St. lean Uapt isle Association ar.d is Minister of Com-
merce in the Mvick rarliament in .\bmtrea! ami is a strong
niemlter of the \'oung Men's Conservative C'nb and the
Sir John A. Macdoiiald Club. Mr. I. 1>. Coulleeis actively
eng.iged in the piano ami sewing machine tpusiniss and
belongs to St. Joseph's, Si. Titer's, Arti/an and other
societies and the C.O.I*'. This company is about to
become incor|>oratcd with ^50,000 Capital.

R. TURNER.

zk N old established and leading liouse, which has always
•^^ been noted for the standani excellence tif ils goodss
is that if Mr. K, Turner, the inipular grocer, at No. Ooi
Wellington street. .Mr. Turner founded this concern some
twenty years ago, and tlnoughout its whole history it lias
been comiucted with success, K>r a period of eighteen
years the premises ticcupied were cm the other side <jf the
street from tiie present stand, the latter being taken
lK>ssession of in iS'jl and is especially ailapled lor the
business. The large stock embiaces everytliing in tht'Iine
of stajile and fancy groceiies and here are to be oiitained
at lowvst current prices the l)est grades of teas, colfees,
cocoas, choctjiates and spices, canned and bottled go(Mis,
table delicacies, sauces, condiments, pickles, relishes, jams,
jellies, saidines, olives, olive (tils, foreign an«l native fri.its,
dried fruit, nuts and raisins, t!ic l>est brands of family tlour,
baking powders, ]irepared cereals, and farinaceous footis;
bakers, and laundry supplies, provisions and all gr;"-ers'
sundries, l-reiich creamery butter, niilk, cream, and eggs are
recei\ed daily, and a large trade is catered to, necessitating
the services of three assistants and delivery waggons. .Mr.
Turner, who is a native of (^)iieliec, is one of our nuist
prominently knc.wn business nun. He Mlled the joSitionof
clerk of the vilkage of St. Cabriel during nine years, and is
,'.t preseiil a member of the Hoard of Uireclors of the Koyal
Mutual liuiKling Society of I'oint St. Charles. Ue is also a
member ufthe Hoard of Trade.

L. MAZURET.

ArOl'Ul.AK house, whose operations extend to all
parts t»f the l>ommion is that t»f Mr. I,. Ma7met,
manufacturer of spiring U-ds ani! liedsteads, mattresses, etc.,
at Xos. (>54 and <»50 St, Lawrence street. It was founded
by Mr. Mazuret in iSSS, and its management hasl)een such
thai to-day it ranks high in the maimfacturiug w.uM of
Montreal. He ntili/es a 50 x 6ofi>ot building, jiarl thereof
l>eing devoted to in nuifactuiing purposes, and the balance
to sliow rooms, .Ml w..rk executed here is (hiiu- exclusively
by hand and as none but the best skilled workmen are
emi'loyed, and Mr. Ma/.uret su])erintends all the o| erations
of ills house, he can m every instance guaianlee the perfec-
tion of his products. Mr. Mazuret brings to Uar a
j-erfect knowledge of tlie trade and the range of work
embraces tlie manufacture for the wholesale ami rt tail trades
of spring beds, liedsteads, woolen ami horsediair mattresses,
feathers and fixtures, furniture, etc , of which a large
assortment is always cariied. Mr. Ma/urel is the inventor
and patentee of the combined spring Wd and bedstead,
which has met with great favor and whicli lilla a want that

has long been felt. His prices cannot Ik; duplicated, and
we strongly urge upon (balers to wiite for hi:, catalogue
which is mailid free on application, The Telephone call
is t)'»32. .Mr. Ma/uret is a wiilely-knuwn and highly
esteemed business man and citi/eii, and during twenty-
seven years lillcd the responsible iiosilioii uf steward of the
Government I'eiiilentiary at St. Vincent de i'aul.

EMERY LAFONTAINE.

'I'HF profession of the civil engineer is an ar<hions and
■^ responsible one, and exacts from those who would be
successkd in its practice, eminent ability and liigh scien-
tific attainments. Among those who have recently
established themselves in this line of business
in Montreal, and have in the biitf ]>eriocl of two years
gained an i in lable reputation for skill and reliability we hnd
Mr. lanery Lafoiilaine, who li.as his oilicts in the Temple
!iuilding. iJorii in Napierville, 1'.<J., Mr. Pafontaiue was
edueateii in thi^ city, gciduating from the Montreal ( "olKge,
and the Pol) tecliiiic. He then proceided to ( il eiit, ikigium,
ami after a se\eie course of study, graduated hom the
fameil Cniversity o{ that city. Was appointed by the
.Mercier tiovernnient as suj erintendeiit of the construction
of iron bridges in municipalities, but was leleased luly,
'•^yJ* ''y ^'"-' pre.sent government. He has the contract k>r
tlie Ciinstiuetioii of the llrock street tunnel, hir the city of
Mor.lreal, ('(Kj fret long, and 30 feel in diameter. Mr.
I.afoniaine i.>> a inemlK.r ,>f tlie Canadian Society of Civil
Engineers.

WM. REED & CO.

^3KO>nNIA'T auioiig the kading custom house brokers
^ in this city, if not its oldest one, is the Imuseof
AVilliam Kecd \ Co., of No. 2o<j Commissioners street.
T!ie business was estalilished by Mr. Wilhani Keid in 1S54,
and successKdly conducted by him till iSSi, when his son
was admitted, and tlie present styleadopted. They transact
a geneiMi custom Imuse biokeiage business, making out the
iieces.-ary papers, attmding \t> invoices, paying duties, in
fact adjusting all matters appertaining to tlie business.
They occupy the same office in which the business was
foundetl, and employ a full stalfof eflicieiit assistants. They
do a very large business, ami numlwr among theii perma-
nent customers, a large poition of the leading importers
of the city, who re]iresent nearly every branch (dtrade, dry
goods, ilnigs, hanlware, wines, woolens, linens, table
(lelicacies, silver and |)lated ware, jewelery, in fact most
evert hing imporled into this city Ui any extent jiasseH
thrcngh their hamls. The senior i-artner Mr. William Keed
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ortil ii'si4iMU (if lliis city for lialf a cniury. lli- is a
tluiiipiigli i^'iiiij; livisiiuss iiinn, convcrsmu «illi every iValure
ami (ietiiii tif liis inofessiini, is an cstcc.iifii iuciiil»er of the
lUjaril iif TkhIo, arul as a lirciUer and tili/.eii stamls seomil
to tiniie in the estimation tif l!ic i>tst ccnnniicial anil social
circles. His son, Mr. Stewart Keed, is a native of this
city, is also a nienilieT of tiie hoard of Trade. Such houses
as this are not tinly a st)urce of strength to the city, but also
a credit to the mercantile coiiiiniinity with which they are
identified.

E. E. COPELAND & CO.

ON'l-; of tlie oldest and hest known houses in Montreal in
its s]ieiial line is that of K. !■". C'o|'elaiid i^L Co., iin.
(lortets and dealers in mouldini; sand, lire clay, lire luiii,
and foundry suj^plies. The liusiness was established some
years a^jo liy Mi. C. I'ojieland, who was also active in Ihe
coal tr;idc. In 1S9I alter his death the Inisiiiess wn-. taken
up liy ('.ii>elaiid iV Co., aiiil a year lau r, lS.)2, this linn
was succeeded by K. K. Ci'pelaiid I'v i\t,, at which time
Mr. Henry \V. .Mwaler became a parliier and the piesem
tirni name a^lopte^l. The olfice of Ihe linn is room 72
Imperial liuildint;. Tliey lepresen". Whitehead Hios., of
New N'orK, niouldini; san'i, also Newtiin A; Co., of .Albany.
N.^'., niaiulfaetureis of lire bricK. lire clay, etc., and others
of like leputatioM. Mi. I". K. Co| eland i^ a native of Ihe
State of New \ork, and has lieen a resident of Montreal
thirty-live years. Durin;; the summer from May until
OclolK'r he conduct, a siumner rtsort, leased fioui the
Ciovernment, at Misti<|aiu'lie, I'. 'J., wliicli is popular with
the best classes iif the cciinnuuiily. Mi. .\twaterwas born
and raised in .Montual, and for a peiiod of Ibrty yeais was
active in the I'ainl, oil ami ^jiass trade, ami subsec|Uently
was f<>r nine years a uieinlter of the lirie of Oe/tuiclie iV
.\twater, dealers in pianos, etc. He is a memlier of the
Hoaril of Trade and a sii.ck hulder in the (Jily and District
.Savings liank.

LABELLE & CO.

NO llilU>l' in tliis so ii.iu ,if ilie city has achieved a
nuire eiuiabie rcpmation for handliiii; lusi-class
poods or tor liDiiorable and uprij^ht deahiii; tiian that ol
NIessrs. l.aU'lle iV C'ompany, dealers in dry j;ooiis, iiotituis,
etc , and uier«haitt tailors, at No. l()(«) Si. Lawrence street,
corner of Kachel, and opposite the Si. ban I'.aptiste
Market. This concern was eslab!i-.iud in iMiS by Mr. li.
K. I.abelle. anil diirini; the lwenly-li\e year^ tlint ha\esince
intervened, its history iia-. been a brilliant record of success
ami prosperity. In 18S.S Mr. I.alielle ilonated his inteiest
in the business to his son, 1. K. I. atielle, and the business
has since been carried on by the latter under the liiiu name

of l.alwile ,V Com]>any. The premises ci.nsisi
of the j;round ItcKir and liaseiuent of a 30 x 04 ft. buildin;;,
located in one t)f the busiest parts of the city. The store is
tastefully littecl up, and ]iainstakiny assistants attend to the
wants of cusioniers. The stock is very large and compre-
hensive, embracing everything in staple aiul fancy diy
goiids, millinery goods, gent's furnishings, etc., and the
house is a widely Known lieali|uainrs for bargains. Mer-
chant i.dlniing is a liiiifiiit^ s/>.\i,i/fv, and the garments
turned imt here are recogid/^il as perftct in every icspect,
while moderate prices are the rule in tvery deparlineiit.
Hoth father and son are natives of .Montreal, Itie former
being one of its most highly respectetl laisinessmen. He is
a member of the C. O. !■'. The telephone call is 63S3.

DUNLOP & HERIOT

ONK of MontTi ais kadin;: lirm^ of archilecN is that of
Messis. l)unlopiV I Uriot. whose ollices aie No. "2
on the fourth lloor of the Temple building. .Mr. A. I''.
Umdop has lieen actively engaged as an arcliitect a |)eriod
of twenty live years. He was born in Montreal and has
enilielli-,hed his native cily with many of thelliiest churches,
buil'Iings and resiliences: among these are St. lames'
Metln.di^t Cliuich on St. Catherine street, the handsome
Temple building oil St. James street, <^>iieen's Hotel, .St.
lames and \Viiidsor strict, rtsideiice of Mr. l-'arrman on
Metiregor street, and others; the I>a\is cigar factory which
is proiiouiH'eil the liiKst in America, antl I. C. Wilson vV
Co's. I'aper Mills l.a Chute. I'.(,l. Mr. J. C. A. Ileriot is
also a native of Montreal and is a giaduate of Cornell
l'ni\ersity, N'.\'. I le was assistant superintendent of eon-
siriiction of tile State Capital huilding at .Mbany, N.V.
and subsei|neiitly in the eni|i|oy of Hremiier iV Tryon
arcliilects in the city of New N'ork. He retuined to this
city ill lS<i3 anil formed a iiartnership with Mr. Dnnloii,
who ii one of the oldest and best known aiehitects in
Moll I lea I. He is one of the Council of the Koval Canndian
.\cadeiiiicians also of t!ie .\ichitects .\ssociation of (^luebec,
a member of the Hoard of Trade and of the Metro|iolitan
and lily Chilis. Mr. Ileriot is a young man and a prom-
inent menilierof tne .\rchitects' .\ssociatioii oft^Hiebec.

L. HARRIS.

ONI-", of the oldest as well as most reliable real estate and
business agents in Montreal is Mr. I.. Harris, who is
also a surgeon chiropodist, whose oftice is No. loSS St.
Catherine street. Mr. Harris has been esialrli:,lnd in busi-
ness a jietiod of twenty-eight years as a real estate dealer
and brings to bear a wide range of practical evperience, so
essential to the best inierests of investors ^\^\\ property
owiicrb. He buys, solb, exchanges, leases and lets property,

colkcts rents, manages estates, negotiates loans and has
suine of the most eligible properties in the city and suburbs
for investment purposes. He also forms partnerships and
has rare opportunities to olTer all desirous of entering busi-
ness life. .\s a surgeon chiropodist lie has a wide reputation
and stands at the head of all others in ttie city. Among
his references are I.ieut. Coveriiors, M.T's., Senators,
Mayors and disliiignished citizens. I'rof. Harris was born
in I'oland and has Ken a resident of Montreal for thirty
years. He is a courteous, agreeable gentleman, and a
popular member of the I'reemason's, A.O.L'.W., Select
Knights, Sons of lienjamin and the Koresteis.

D. BATTERSBY.

TIIK leading general passenger and tourist agency in the
Dominion of Canada is that comlucied by Mr. D.
liailersliy, whose offices are located at I7,S St. lames street.
This business was inaugur.-ited in lS;o by Mr. ISattersby,
who iKcaiue the agent of the "National Line of Steamers,
wliichwereat that time the fastest, best ei|uipped ami
handsomest steanieis alloat. He ra].idly ili\elo]ied the
business, until to day he is the general passenger agent for
all the iin|.ortant stianiship lines in Canaila, the United
Slates and I ;uro|>e, and Canadian |M.sseiiger agent for the
London and Northwestern Railway. He also operates the
largest and most reliable .\niericaii and I-'uiopean Tourist
.Agency in Canada, booking passengers through to any
point in Linope and by any desired route. Tickets are
issued .at special rates to I'aris, Herlin, Hamburg.
Vienna, Rome, St. I'etersburg and all I'arts of
I'urope, Savannah, New Drleans, Morula, West
Indies, California and all parts of South .America,
India, Australia, lapan etc. Mr. liattersby is also the
pablislier of ■' ijjitiirsby's Railway and Travellers Ciuide,"
'loin i-.t 's Cuide etc. He was born in the Isleof Man,
cMine to Montreal in lSi>7, and is to-day the oldest and
most tl'oiouglily ]msled niaii in Canada in his line of busi-
ness. If an indi\iilualor party desire to foMow a route out
of the iig.ilar course, he issues order form-, which are
accejited by any line in tlie world. Mr. Hatteisby has seen
active inilitaiy service for many years, ha' .n|; served with the
Southern army in the great war of tie Reliellion in the
States. He also served in the 6tli Kusilliers in Her
Majesty's service, retiring with the rank of IJuartennaster.
He is a liislice of the Peace and an mlluential member of
the .Montreal Board of Trade and also the Sons of England

T. A. GAUTHIER.

Nl' of the most successful liouse and sign painters,
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tion nf Montreal, is Mr. T. A. C'laiitliier, wliosc slioji -s
situated at 55 St, Dununiciuo street. 'I'liis Inisiness was
foumleil 9 years ago, by Mr. Ciaiitliier, wlio is a tliormiglily
practical designer and ex|iert ilecorative painter of 34
years experience, and was fiirnierly in Im^iness on .S|.
Urbain street. He is prepared to enter into contracts for
all clas.ses (•f \v,.rli, inclmling sign (lainliiig, frescoing,
ceiling and liall decorations, and pays special attention to
tlie |)ainlingand decorating of cliurclies, ^toies, banks,
fine dwellings, etc. Mr. Ciaiitliier enipl.>ys 20 lirsl-class
workmen, and lias Lately painted and decorated llie f< I.
lowing, vi/. : -St. IVter's Chiucli, Congregational Cliapel,
Cadieux stieet; .\c.a<leniy lioinjois, Cliapnt Ids .Store, Mr.
Manstielil's Kesidenee, corner St. I.oins and I.agauclietieie
streets; Hanipie de Ilochelag.i, Tliree KiviTs I'.i^. ; Hraneli
liamiiie de Iloelielaga, St. Henri, !'.(,>., and many others.
Modciate priies jirevail for all work, and tlie Telephone
call of the ciliice is (iiiio. Mr. (.autliier was

and also of the Chamber of I "ommerce

ALFRED H. WILSON & CO.

ATROMINI'NT and active real estate firm of this city
is that of .Mfred H. Wilson \- Co., who occupy l.irge
and coniiiKKlioiis oflices at I.^ Imperial Huilding, corner St.
James street and I'lace de Amies. This Ijiisiness was
established six years ago by Messrs. Alfred II. Wilson and
\V. S. <). Krost, who conducted same until iSyj, when Mr.
Frost pas-,ed away. The style of lirni then being clianged
to Alfred H. WiKon \ (.'o.; Mi . Wibon being the active
partner. The principal busiiu'ss Is the buying, selling and
exchanging of real estate, improved and uiiiiii]iidved, also
land rontracts, and transacts a general real estate commis-
sion business, taking full charge of estate^ for resident and
non-resiilcnt owners; paying taxes, colleciing rents, placing
insurance, houses rented, etc. He has at all times a very
extensive list of all kinds of properly at reasonable prices to
select from and is aliundantly responsible, Mr. Wil.oii
accords the fairest dealing, and all representations ni.ade by
him may Iw relied upon. He enjoys the full cuiilidence of
all with whom he deals, and bring-, to the business the
Strictest integrity. He is a native of Warwickshire, llnglaml
and has resided in Montreal eight year--. I'or one and a
half years he was indentilieil with the Hank of liritish North
America. He is also a I'roniinent member of the St.
George's Club and the St. (ieorgc's Society.

JOSEPH MANTON.

A N im|yirtaiil establishment in this section of Montreal,
^^ is that of Mr. Josep!i Maiiton, located at No. 4f)9
Craig Street. The industry was establisheil in 1X59 by the
present pro|irietor on St. jaiiu-s Street, and from thence re-
moved to (1119 Craig Street, and tlienci: to the present lo-
cation where Ini^ini-ss has been conducted the last 21 \-ears.
Mr. .Manlon now occupies a ground (joo;- 22x05 fi-et
periectly tilted iiji, having all con\enieiu-es. The line of
bii-.ine.ss engaged in is that of dealing in and tlie nianiif.ie-
tilling of all kind?; of smalt tire arms, guns and pi^toK of
every description. He abo carries in stock a line line of
lire arms, sporting rifles and guns, animunilioii and .nil the
articles and supplier belonging lo the trade, and sportsmen
will always find a complete outfit at this reliable house.
Mr. Manton is the inventor snd patentee of the " .Manlon
Kille,"so highly commended and spoken of by the I.iiiiiloii
}ti'<lltni/i s' Mii<iii~ijic, lie served an arpreiiticesliip with
W. C. Scott & Soil., fire arm nianufaelurers, Hirmingliaiii.
England, and was in their employ se\en years, and afti r
wards was idintilied willi the business in Lonclon for four
years. Thus it is seen that he has a liuig experience in liis
line. .-Vnativeol Kngland, Mr. Manton came to Montreal
in 1S52, where he has .since resiileil and is an honored
member of St. Cleorgc's Society and also of the l-;:iglish
Working Man's Society.

HENDERSON BROTHERS.

'T'ltl'. name Henderson has long been prcunincnily identi-
A lied will; the wliole.sale trade ill lumber and timber
in Mimtreal and Canada, and the annual volume of trade
transacted by Henderson liros., is icpialleil by few other
houses in the nominion, and is exctlled by none. This
business was established by the kite Mr. William Heiider
son, upwards of lifly yeais ago, and in i.S.S;, the present
proprietors succeeded their lather. Hoth Slessrs. Havid
II. and Norman U. T. I leiulerson are natives of Moiit-
e.il, and were born to the trade, as it were, liaving been
.itimately identilied with it from their youth, and King
recogni/eil leading authorities therein. The concern h.-.s
occupied its present location ,'Waids of a c|iiarler of a
century. l-'rontiiig on William Street, the imiiieiise
yards covering an area of iKX),ooo sipiare feet extend back
to the canal basin-., where the firm have ample dock front
age. They also have direct rail connection, in fact per-
fect transportation facililies in every way. The main saw
iiiiM, built specially liy them, is a subtantial two storey
stnicline, 50 feet by 120 in dimensions, with engine and
boiler house isolateil anil has a large s.uviiig cap.aeity. .-V
spleiidiil iCXJ horse power engine siip|plies the motive force,

while hero are the finest and innst improved planing
m.ichines in America. Upwards of 50 hands lind steady
employment here, while the firm ha\e large lumbering in-
terests oulside, selling at wholesale and retail and shipping
in car and cargo lots to all pouns, inclmliiig tlie I'nited
States, I'urope, etc. Their local trade wilh builders and
contraelois is iinmeiise, and ill their s) ecialty of maniifac-
turiiig ilinieiision lumber, they have no eipial, anil are at
all times prepared to fill the largest orders. The .Messrs.
i leiiderson are able and respected business men, whose large
interests are of gri at commercial \aliieto the city and
whose methods and t'acllitles renter llieiii in every respect a
most desiralile house wilti v\liieh to esialilisli business re-
lations. They are memlters of the iioaid of Trade,

P. E. LAYTON & BRO.

A leading liouse in Montreal, devotecl to the im]iortation
ami sale of .lianos and organs, also totlie tuning and
is that of .Messrs. 1'. F. I.ayton A;
iiuus are at No. 23S7St. Catherine
.Street, Ciirner of I'eel. The busi-
nesss was establ'shed six years ago
by .\lr. 1'. I''. I.ayloii, a gentleman
of the bighist oliler of business
capacity, as well as brilliant musi-
cal talent, in association with his
brother. Mr. II. A. I.ayton. Mr.
I'. E. I.ayton is a native of I.on-
don I'jigland, and a pupil of the
Uoyal Normal College and .-Vcademy of Music. London.
Ilisabilitv as a tuner has long iR-eii a mailer of put die recog-
nition, and ill June i.X.S;, Mr, I.ayton was hoiiore.l by a gift
of a complete kit oftuning insiriinients from II, K, 11. the
I'rmcess Koyal of Fnglaiid, as a mark of her appreciation
of liis talents in ihis direction. In 1SS6 he came to lliis
city, where he had lieen preceded by his brother in 1SS3.
The vaierooms are 19 n 54 feet in dimensions and are
very liandsomely fitted up. Here is exhiliiled a full line of
pianos and organs of the best makes, olTereil at nio<lerale
prices, the firm being sole agents for the eelebiated Hehr
liros., pianos, of New \<iy\- and I-'vans Dros., of Ontario,
Thomas &' Cxbridge organs, etc. .\ i-jiecially is made of
tuning, and the firm has the honored name of. Sir I'onald
.\. Smith, K. C. li., added to their list of patrons. Mr.
II. A. I.ayton is a member of the society of Sons ol Fug-
land and file A. I). !■■. He especially altcnds to the
linaueial part of the business, ami besidis ln-iiig a veiy fair
[ilayer himself, lie has a thorough knowleUi;e ofthc liiechan-
ism and coii'.tiuelioii of an instriiinent.

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTKATICD.

B. J. PETTENER.

AN old established and reliablo ho\ise in Montreal
enRaged in tho manufacmre of improved bocn and
blioe machinery is thai of Mr. H. J. Pettener,
whose factory and salesroom are located at 39 and 41
William street. Mr. I'etlener, who is a thoroughly
expert machinist, established this industry 2S years aRO
at 112 yue<m street, but in 1S75 he removed to his
present premises. Here he occupies two spacious
Hours and a basement, each beiiiR So x ,^0 feet in area.
Mr. I'ettcner manufactures all kinds of boot and shoe
machinery, Tapley Heel Hurnishers, .Standard Kilge
Setters, Kotary lulge Trimmers, I'nion l-Ulge Setters,
Improved Huzzell Sandpaper Machines, Gilmonr Level-
lers, King Heel Trimmers, Smith Sole Cutter and
Channel Sl,icliines, Washburn Heel Trimmers, Scollop-
ing Machines, I'lsher Sole Cutters, etc. Tlii'se machines
are unrivalled for efficiency and reliability, and have
no superiors in .\merica or ICuroTie. while the prices
quoted for them are extremely moderate. Twenty-five
skilled mechanics are employed, and the workshops
are fully supplied with modern tools and machinery,
operated by a .|5 horse power ste.im engine. He also
manuf.icturcs and deals in brushes, rubber and felt
wheels, w,ix inks and stains for Ins iit'w melliods of
polishing heel shanks and boiio-is of shoes. Mr. I'et-
tcner is the pioneer of thisimportant branch of business
industry in Canada, and we can with confidence recom-
mend his goods .IS iinsnrpaGsed in every respect, and
his trade extends throughout the entire liominion. Mr
I'ettener was I'urn in Hngl.iiul, but has resided in
Montreal for the last thirty years, and is wiilely known
for his superior mech.inical skill and strict probity.
Mr. I'etteiier's machines were awarded a medal for
superiority at the Colonial and Indian H.xhibition,
London, iSSO.

J. R. WALKER & CO.

THK important centre lur llie C.innilian trade in
pajier stock and woollen ra^'s is uii'inestionably
.Montreal, and the large'si house in this city
cxteiisi\ely engngetl as importers and de.ders is that
of Messrs. ]. R. Walker & Co., whose spacious ware-
house is located at 15 Common street. The business was
established some thirty years ago by Mr. Wm. Keid,
who was succei'ded by Mr. J. K. Walker in 1S7S. In
i8q2 Mr. Walker admitted his brothir, Mr. Cieo. P.
Walker, into partnership, ami the present lirm style was
adopted. The lirm are large importers and dealers in
p.iper stock, woollen r.igs, pig and scr.ip metals, hair,
oUi rubber, etc , which are resold on a large scale
10 all the principal mills throughout the Dominion.

The warehouse occupies a four story and basement
stone building, Sox 175 feet in dimensions, where eighty
to ninety hands are regularh' eniploved. ICvery appli-
ance and convt.mience is here pro\ided for the r.apid
han<Iling of the immense stock, including four baling
machines. The business was formerls' ctuidiu tt.'d at i.\
Foundling street, but eight years ago a remov.il was
made to the present commodious quarters. Mr. J. K.
Walker was born in the city of (Juebec and came to
Montreal twenty years ago, and to-day is one of our
leading and intluenli.d businessmen, lie is vice-presi-
dent of the Oominion Leather Board Co. and president
of the Montreal lllanket Co. His brother and co-
partner, Mr. (ieo. I'. Walker, is also a native of the
city of (Juebcc, and came to Montreal fifti;en years
ago. He is a director in the Mt)ntr(?al Blanket (.0.
Tlie Messrs. Walker are hotiorable and enlerprising
merch.inis, libi^ral in all their trans.actions, and have
secured an excellent reputation in the financial and
business circles of this flourishing and growing city.
The lirm now operate a br.incli house at 31 1 King street.
Ottawa, under the manag Tient of Mr. Alex. Dackus,
while their trade, already grown to large proportions,
is constantly increasing.

WALLACE DAWSON.

AMONC; the ;ible exponents of the drug trade of
Montreal is t.> be named Mr. Wall.ace Dawson,
whose well-appointed establishment is located at
No. iCti) St, Lawrence street. After a long experience
and thorough course in ph.irmacy, Mr, D.iuson
entered business for himself May ist, 1SS7, at his
present location, and li;is achieved marked success
in this his chosen calling, l-jiiployment is given to
two competent assistants. The premises occupied are
commodious, neat and wellappoimed. A very choice
and pure line of drugs, nu^dicmes and chemicals are
carried in stock; also druggists' sundrii'S. physicians'
supplies, all sick room requisites, brushi!s, f.ice powders
of the purest quality, choice perfumes, toilet goods of
all descriptions and all the many .articles fnund in a
first-class ph.irmacy and belonging to the trade A hue
line of goods is at all times maintained. A specialty
is made of compounding physicians' pre.scriptions, which
are executed with the greatest possible rare and with
absolute ,accur«ey. He is the proprietor of Dawson's
Knuilsion of Cud Liver Oil, Dawson's Chocolate Cre,ims,
the great nnnn icmedy; Dawson's Slop-It I'oothache
Cure, ami other preparations, all siiil to be meritorious
remedies by many who h,ive tried them. This house
has estalilished a large and prosperous trade, which
we are pleased to t.ike note of, Mr. Dawson is .a native

of Kingston, Ontario, but has been a resident of Moiureal
these tliirty last years. He gr.iduateil at the Montreal
College of I'harm.icy class, April 15th, iS7(i. Mr, Daw-
son is a prominent member of the Ouebec I'h.anna-
ceulic.il Association, the Knights of I'ylhias and also
the Masonic 1 Irder, He has the high esteem of a large
circle of business men and .ac'iuaintances.

C. J. COVERNTON & CO.

IN the foremost r.iiik of the leading pharm,acics of
Montreal stands the old-established, reli.ible and
trustworthy house of Messrs Coverrton & Co.,
corner Hleury and Dorchester streets, which has .always
maintained a most enviable reputation for superior goods
and service. Its inception dates from iS&S, and during
the long period of twemy-hve ye.irs which have since
elapsed, its history h.is been a record of steadily increas-
ing prosperilv. The premises are .>5 x ,(3 feet in dimen-
sions, and the store is one of the most attr.ictivily
appointed ph.irmacies in the city. It is fitted up with
l.irge plate glass display windows, show-c.ises, cabinets,
etc , and seven assistants are employed, of wliom three
are skilled and duly (jualified ph.irmacists. A very large
prescription and family recipe trade is supplied, and all
the bc'st appliances have been provided to secure .accuracy
and precision in compounding thiMn, which is done at all
hours. The stock is large and complete, anil embraces
everything usually found in a first-class drug store,
besides many specialties for which the house is famous,
such as tlii'ir " I'ragrant Cirbolic Tooth Wash," " Syrup
of Wild Cherry, " " .\lpine Cream " for the complexion,
etc., etc. The members of this firm are all well-known
and prominent ciii/ens. whoso social and professional
standing is of the very highest.

E. HEUSER & CO.

ON E of the most noted importers of Cerman, French
and l.nt;lish cutlery, hardware, etc., in the city of
Montreal is that of Messrs, }■', lleiiser it ('o,, whose
olhcesand salesrooms ;ire situated at 22, .».jand 26 Lemoine
street. T his extensive business wa': establisheil in 1S52,
by Mr. Henry lioker, who w.as succeeded in iSfij by the
present lirm, the co-partners being Messrs, K. Ileuser,
H. W Dorken and .-Vdolf Hoker .\Iiwsrs Ileuser and
Dorken reside in .Montreal, while Mr. Hoker lives in (i, r-
many. A commodious four-story building, .jO x do feet.
is occupied ; llii? second floor being neatly titled up as a
showroom, and c.innot be excelled in the arrangement of
the samples of cutlery, etc. They sell chiefly from sam
pies, and carry a stock valued at 850,000. Messrs. K

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Heuser & Co. represent in Cannda the following firsl-
class houses, viz. : Henry Uoker. keinschietl, (iermany,
hardware specialties ; H. Hoker &Co , SoliKen, ("lermany,
razors, scissors and ];ocket cutlery ; GeLruder Noelle,
I.udenschied, Ctrmaiiy, albaloid and argonoid spoons,
etc.; J. Wilson, Shelliekl, ICngland, butcher and shoe
knives ; l-'rancis Newton & Sons, Sheffield, England,
table cutlery, etc ; Charles \'erniot,Chatenois, France, car-
riage a.xles and springs, and Heinrich Kleyer, l''rankfort-
on-Main. bicycles, etc. Messrs. Ueuserand Uorkeu were
both born in C'.erniany, but the former has resided in
Montreal 29 and the latier 12 years. Tliey are respected
and honorable merchants, who have achieved success
solely on the b. sis of their ability to import and handle
the best goods only at lowest rates.

R. F. HUTCHINGS & CO.

ALTHOUGH but a compar.itively brief period of time
has elapsed since Messrs. K. Iv Hutchings & Co.
established their business in this city as retail
dealers in fancy and staple dry goods, millinery goods
and gents' furnishings, at .No, 502 Wellington street,
they have already .acquired a patronage second to none
in their line in this vicinity. Their house is one of the
most popular and best patronized in I'oint St.
Charles. Mr. Hutchings, who is the sole proprietor, was
for many years engaged in the same line of trade in the
eastern townships, of which he is a native. In iSyo he
removed to this city. Here is displayed an exceedingly
tine assortment of everything ronipreheniled under the
general head of dry goods, from tlu' cheapest calicoes to
the most exiiuisite dress f.ibrics, and a superb line of Kace
curtains, notiorr fancy goods, etc , also a line line of
imported carpets, oilclulhs, linolinims, etc., the prices for
which are remarkably low. No inferior article is allowed
to enter the stock, and patrons may feel assured of here
linding first-class goods and genuine bargains. The store
is 20 X 100 feel in dimensions, well arr.mged and tastefully
fitted up, while three assistants giv(! prompt all;MUion to
all customers, and a large first-class trade is rapidly
building up. Mr. Hutchings devotes his entire altention
to his business and is a prominent and active member of
the Masonic Order.

BOYD & CO.

NO department of commercial enterprise in Montreal
is of more direct importance to the community than
the business of Custom House and torwarding
agents and warehousemen. In this connection, we would
call the attention of our readers to the old-established
and well-known house of Hoyd & Co., of No. 13 Common

street. The business was origin.iUy founded by Mr K.
H.Hamilton in 1.S53. I'ourteen years later Hoyd, ICgan &
Co. succeeded. In iSSj that firm was dissolved, and the
business came into the control of Mr. Samuel and .Mr.
Hugh M. iioyd (brothers), who afterwards adopted the
present name and style. The business transacted is a
general custom house and forwarding one. and also ware-
housing, and that this firm is one of the best in the Do-
minion can easily be iliscovered by a glance at their
references, which include some of the wealthiest and
most influential merchants and capitalists in Canada.
They are : Messrs. H. .S; A. Allan, .\llan Line S. S. Co ;
Messrs. (iillespie, Moffalt & Co. ; Messrs J. Rattray &
Co. ; Messrs. I). Torrance & Co , Dominion Line S.S.
Co. The premises comprise a well-appointed office and
a three-story stone warehouse, 30x150 in dimensions,
where goods of all description are stored, in bond, or
duty free. They also act as agents for Davies, Turner &
Co. Lxpre.^s, of London, Liverpool, Paris and New York ;
also for N'eale & Wilkinson's Lnglish Lxpress, and for
Dove (^ Co , London anil Liverpool Lxjiri-ss; Wulkow &
Cornelsen, Hamburg. Nearly half a century of success-
ful and honorable existence is a guarantee sufficient to
the public, and the unusual facilities enjoyed by them,
both as to the cajiital and influential connections here
and in h-urope, enafile them to conduct operations of
any magnitude. Both of thest; gentlemen are natives of
this city, have resided here .all their lives, and are highly
esteemed in mercantile and financial circles for their
great business capacity and sterling integrity.

A. J. WHITE & CO.

THE number of patent ami nri.irietary medicine con-
cerns who are at present iK mg business through-
out the United Slates and Canada it would be
somewhat diliicult to correctly determine. We make
the broad statement that we do not consider tint any
house has been so deseri-edly successfTil as li.is that of
Messrs. A. J. White \ Co. This corporation was
originally founded in New York, the headrpiarteis be-
ing removed to London, England, in i.SS.j, where a
stock company was formed, capitalized at /i 20,000
in 6,000 paid up shares of /20 each. The Hoard of
Directors consists of the following gentlemen : A. J.
While, chairman, a resident of New Y'ork ; Ly.'nan
Hrown, also of New York ; and H. K. Packard, of
London, England, liranches ha\"e been established in
New York, Montreal, Sydney, New South Wales, Horn-
bay, India, and Lille, I'rance. The Montreal office,
No. 7i.-\ St. fames street, was of)ened in 18S5. and has
been under the able superintendence of Mr. K. Cooper
since iHSS, he having tieen with the concern for the

past thirteen years. The manufacturing department
laboratories are located in London, from whence ship-
ments are made in bulk and bottled at the various
branch establishments. Who has not heard of Mother
Seigel's Syrup, Mother Seigel's 1 iperating I'ills, Mother
Seigel's Soothing Ointment, and Mother Seigel's Pas-
ters ? and how many thousands of weak, nervous and
debilitated sufferers throughout the world have reason
to lie grateful for the relief and cure obtained from this
grand quartet of remedies? The A J. White Co. are
probably the most lavish advertisers on either side of

the Atlantic, while their medicines have stood the test
of time, and have received the unanimous endorsement
of the public, the pr.iss and the medical profession
thrinighout the civilized globe. The nourishing (inancial
condition of the concern may be gained from the
simple statement that the net profits for the year ended
June 3nth, i>'03, readied nearly one hundred thousand
pounds sterling. The sales from this point for the past
year reached /')..1'J4. Mr. Cooper has an excellent
business reputation in London, New York and Mont-
real, and is in every respect well qualihed to promote
the interests of this renowned enterprise.

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MONTREAL, T!IK MEIROFOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

F. GROSS.

AN old established house in Moiun'.il is that eif Mr. F.
Gross, whose Canada Truss Factory is located at
7IJ Craig street. This Imsiness was lirst commenced
by ^Ir. (iross in the city of Ouebec, in 1S56, under the
title of the Canada Truss Factory, and in i!S6(J was
removed to Montreal Mr. (Iross li.is had lon^; experi-
ence in this important industry, and is considered one of
the ablest and most scientilic surgical instrument and
truss makers in Canada. He occupies two commodious
floors, each 20 x bo feet in size, and manufactures sur^icd

and vcterinaryinstruments.te.it syphons for milking, elastic
stockings, kneecaps, trusses, abdominal belts, air pillows,
cushions, exiiandiiig steel shouklerbr.ices, jiaiior gym-
nasiums, syringes, ear-trumpets, conversation tubes, ear-
cornels, ear-tubes, artificial e.ir-drums, etc. (iross' I'a-
tent Composite I\adical Cure Truss is unrivalled for its
reliability and etiicacy in curing rupture, and is admir-
ably adapted foi adults and infants His chest expanding
steel shoulder-br.aces are unriv.dled for l.uliis, gentleim n
and children who have acipaired a habit uf stooping. -He
also manufactures instruments (or physical defori.iities,
artificial limbs, etc , and h.is in his eslablishinent a ladies'
parlor with competent female attendants to wait on ladies
and children. Mr. dross is also the inventor and patentee
of the newly invented '■ Telephone I'.ul, patented in iNjj.
Many people s.ifler from the telephone receiver being
pressed against the ear. but the teleph.me pad prevents
this, and no one should use the telephone without it.
Ten skilled operators are constantly employ(-il, and the
trade extends throughout the entire Dominion. Mr.
Gross has resided in Canada the last 40 years, and leading
surgeons and druggists in Montreal testify to the super-
iority of his goods.

CHARLES LAVALLEE.

MONTKH.M. boasts of a number of practical jewelers
and diamond setters, but none are better versed in
their line ilian Mr Charles Lavallee, and though
established as recently as March, iSyj, he has already
built up a large first-class trade. He occupies premises
at 46J St. Lawrence street, J3 X50 feet in dimensions, the
rear of which is used for manufacturing purposes, and
carries a full line of fine watches of all makes, also jewelry
of all kinds. Mr. I.av.illee manufactures jewelry and is
one of the best diamond setters in Montreal. His work-
shop IS equipped with lathes, drills and other line
machinery, and he gives employment to three expert
workmen. He also gives special attention to repairing
both watches and jewelry, doing the work in the finest
possible manner, svhile his charges are moderate, Mr.
Lavallee is a nativeof Sherbrooke, now a resident of this
city fifteen yeirs, and was formerly in the employ of F;d-
mund ICaves, jeweler on St. James street. His store is very
popular, and no p.ains are spiared to provide the public
with everything that is new and fashionable at the lowest
prices

JOHN H. PARKER.

MK. JOHN H. r.\KKi;R, manufacturer of the cele-
l)r,ited "Perfection" banjos, mandolins, guitars
and bandolas, h.iS a wide reputation and is con-
ducting a large wholesale and retail business loc.tted at
131 iilrury street. Mr. Parker is a native of Irelaiul and
came to the United States some twenty-live years ago,
where he became [iroficient as a maker of stringed in-
struments. In 188.) he located in Montreal and five
years after established the business he is now conducting
with such marked success. The store contains a full
stock of musical instruments of his own manufacture and
also musical merchandise. Mr Parker is the only
manufacturer of b.injos, guitars, mandolins and baniiolas
ill Canada, and his celebrated instnimenis have a wide
n-put.'ition. He is the inventor and sole niaiuifaclurer cjf
the recentiv iiateiited " Handola, " an inslruinent which
is becoming cpiite popular, and all of the instruments
manufactured by Mr. Parker are superior in quality
of tone and guaranteed to stand this climate, Mr.
Parker is a talented musician, and is popularly known as
a composer and publisher of banjo and guitar music, and
as an instructor on those instruments is pronounced the
best in Montreal,

B. ETHIER. JR.

MR. li. I'.THIICfi. Jr., has had an experience extending
o\'er ten years in the coal and wood business, and,
by economy, industry and perseverance, to day
finds him conducting one of the most extensive coal and
wood yards in this section of the city. He has three
yards in operation, one at 11 to St. James street, another
at Napoleon street, corner Canal, and 467 ("raig street.
He carries a heavy stock of Scotch, American anil Nova
Scotia coals, anthracite and bituminous coals, the best
in the market, free from slate and carefully screened,
which he sells at the lowest market prices. He also
carries a full line of sawed and split wood, eml)r,acing
well-seasoned pine, oak and hickory, which he ofl'ers at
low prices, delivered by the load or cord. A half dozen
assistants are employed and five wagons ; and, as Mr.
b^thier buys direct from producers, inducements are
offered which are not easily duplicated elsewhere. He
handles about 3,000 tons of coal and 4,000 cords of wood
annually. The St James street yard has been in opera-
tion ten years. Napoleon street yard five years, the Craig
street yard having been recently o|)ened in May, 1S03.
Mr. Fthier is a young man, a life-long resident of Mont-
real, well and favorably known and a member of the
Coal K.xchange. Telephone call S374.

H. DAVID.

TIIF boot and shoe tr.ide has many able exponents in
Montreal, and among the latest additions to its ranks
IS the house of Mr. H, David, at No. nil Ontario
street. This gentleman, who was born at Sanit au
Kecollot, has been a resident of this city for many years,
during many of which he was connected with some of
the most widely known boot and shoe establishments,
among others that (if G. L. Pettier iS: Company and that
of .Mtrssrs. \'allie Pros, He embarked in business on
his own account in ( IctobiT, 1S93, and lias since secured
a large, fashionable patronage. The premises utilized
form one of the most attractive retail establishments in
the city. The store is jjxGo feet in dimensions, fitted
up with large plate-glass front, and is furnished through-
out in a very tasteful manner. The stock has been
most carefully selected, and embraces full and complete
lines for all ages and either sex, frow thedaintiest F'rench
kid ball slipper, to stout shoes for boys' wear. Mr.
David handles the productions of only the most reputable
makers, such as he can recommend and guarantee to
his customers, and quotes prices that challenge com-
petition Mr. David is noted for his energy and business
push, and we predict for him a prosperous future in his
new enterprise.

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P. LAMY & BRO.

ONE of the most popular dry Rood; ("stablishmcnts in
this section of Montreal is that of Messrs. V. Lamy
& Uro . located at 2ji St. Lawrence street. This
business was founded j6 years a^o by Mr. I'eter Lamy.
who conducted it till 1S7C1, when Mr Ilercule I. amy be-
came a partner. The premises occupied comprise a com-
modious three-story stone buildinK, which has a floor area
of 1,500 Fiiuare feet The store is attractively litted up
with a handsome plate-^lass front, steam heat, electric
lights, etc., and a full staff of clerks, assistants etc.. is em-
ployed. The stock includes the newest silks, satins,
velvets, dress fabrics of every description, ladies' and
Rents' furnishing Rood^, foreiRn and domestic tweeds,
cloths, tailors' trimniiiiKS. li tens, woollens, fancy Roods,
carpets, oil cloths, linoleum, etc. A speci.ilty is made of
custom work for ladies' suits, mantles, jackets, etc., and
first-class tailors arii attachevl to this istalilishment. This
house enjoys the reputation of beinR emphatically the
headcpiarters for barRains in all kinds of fancy and staple
dry Roods in this section of Montreal. The partners are
natives of the I'rovinci! of (.liiebec and have res' I "d in
Montreal theRreater part of their lives Mr F'eter i^imy
is a Justice of the I'eace for the city of MontrtNil and a
larRe shareholder in the HaiKpie d'HochekiRa and the
Merchants' Telephone t'o , while Mr. II. I. amy is also a
shareholder in the Merchants' Telephone Company.

MILLER BROS. & TOMS.

IN this era of lofty huildinRs the elevator is a necess.ary
ailjiinct to coiiifiirt ami convenience, .Much inventive
skill is exemplilied in the construction of the various
hoists iif Messrs. Miller Hros. tS: Toms, who enjoy an
excellent reputation for the liiRh class character of all
thnir nianufnctures. Thi' business ilates back to iSfig,
t'leorRe .'\. Miller & Co, beiuR the initial style of the (irm.
In iSy.) the linn became MiIIt Hros. & Mitchell, who
remained thus until .'VuRUSt, iSSc), wlum they reorRanijed
as Miller Hros & Toms. The latter retired in August,
iHc)>. but no change was made in the style. The Mdler
liros. are thoroughly practical machinists, millwrights
and engineers, and builders of safety passenger and freight
elevators, dumb w.uters.etc. They iii.innf.icture all sorts
of mill machinery, cordage and mining machinery, rock
drill plants, shafting, hangers, pulleys, couplings, gears,
cranes, builders' ilerricks, winches, patent office models,
etc. They make any kind of experiment, il machinery to
order, do grain eliw.itor ".ork. and among their specialties
we may notice the Heaudrv p.itiMil upright cushioned
power hammer, the Hill patent friction imlleys an 1 cut-
off couplings, Newton patent steam traps for high and low

pressure, railroad tank pumps, pumps for fire purposes.
Dwinell's patent hot water boilers, radiators, hot water
littiuRs, Mell closet cisterns, time cisterns, pneumatic push
cisterns, etc. They .are also agents fT the Dodge stand-
ard wood split pulleys. Their chief fame arises from
the supciority of their elevators, which combine eleganci',
strength, durability and safety. They are constructed to
be run by liydraulic, steam, g.as engine, electric motor or
hand power, fitted with automatic h.itches and hatchway
bars, governor and safely wedge attachments, slack cable
stops and all other modern appliances. Their elevators
may be seen in hundreds of buildings, among others the
fmperial building, the Clenora, tha Koyal 'V'ictoria and
Cieneral Hospitals, the Chateau Krontenac, the St. I.ouis
hotel, (.Juebec. and many others. Their premises at Nus.
100 to ii2 King street are fitted up with a 30 horse-power
engine and all improved machinery, and about 100 skilled
workmen are employee!. The house has agents in lla'ifax.
*,)uebec, Toronto, \'ictoria and \'ancouver, H.C, Messrs,
('■eorge A. and I". H. Miller were born in Perth, Ontario,
and have both resided here !ov upwards of ^5 years.

DOMINION NITROUS OXIDE CO.

IN the manulactnre of chemically pure liquid nitrous
oxide gas, the representative firm in Canada is that
known as the llommion Nitrous ( ixiile Co., whose
office and works are situated on Dufferin square. Dor-
chester street. This industry was est.iblished ten years
ago by Mr. Joseph Martin, who conducted it till iBj2,
when Mr, fleo, !•'. Heaman became the proprietor, and is
now conducting it under the title of the Dommio'i Nitrous
Oxide Company The plant cost over 85.000. and was
imported from ICurope Mr. Heaman supplies nitrous
oxide gas to dentists, and his trade (■xteiuls tlironghout
the Dominion. He is also proprietor of the Dominion
Calcium flight Co., manuf.icliirers of oxvgen and hy-
drogen gases for calcium lights and stereopticons. Mr.
Beainan promjjtly supplies calcium lights at niotlerate
rates to theatres, tableaux, receptions, sk.iting rinks,
political meetings, p.irades, etc, Storeopticon enteitain-
ments are likewise given by Mr, Heaman for churches.
Sunday schools, lodges, public institutions, etc , the
views being splendidly illustrated by the most power-
ful lime b;;ht dissolving sKTeopticon. Several operators
are emploved. and some weeks 1,000 cubic feet of gas for
calcium lights are ni.uinfactnred here. He supplies all the
principal theatres in this I'rovince with c.dcium lights.
Mr. <;, I". Heaman is a son of Mt. II. |. Heaman, manu-
facturer of the lUitterfield spri'ig bed, Montre.il, He is
a young ni.m of strict integrity, well and favorably
known. The telephone call is 1,979. and the 1'. 1/
Uox 254.

H. J. BEAMAN.

DN I )OUDTF.ni.Y the best spring bed now in the market
is the " Hutterfield." They have been manufactured
in the I'nited States the [last t«ni years and were
awarded a diplomaat the I'nion ICxhibition at St. Albans.
Vt., iS.Sj. an<l first premium at Vermont State b'air,
Hurlingtoii, the same year ; lirst premium at Mad Kiver
Valley Kiir, Westlield, |S8.| ; diploma at b'ranklin Cc,
l-'air, at Sheldon, i,SS5 ; diploma at Kutland Co, Fair,
Hutland, i8S(i, and special [irizeat the Agricultural and

Mechanical r.xhibition, Woodstock, 1.S87 ; also silver
niiilal at the Nitw b.ngland I'air at Hangor. Me., in i.S,S6.
The " Hutterlield " spring bed combines health, comfort,
cheapness and durability in a greater ilegree than any
other bed The sole manut.-'.cturer of thesi; celebrated
beds in Canada is Mr. H. J He.iman. located on Duf-
ferin square, Dordiester street, and. wh(;rever used, the
best satisfacti.m has been given. He also m.innfactures
moss, wool (ibre .and hair mattresses, and deals in iron
and br.iss bedsteads, and the trade comes from all p.irts
of Canada. Mr, Heaman is a native of Kichmond.
(.luebec. He came to Montreal in i88^, is an enterpris-
ing business man and a prominent member of several
societie-.

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RIENDEAU HOTEL.

MONTREAL has ninny superior hotels, a noteworthy
one beinH the Kientloaii Hotel, centr.illy loc.ited at
Nos. 581,0 J.ic(iues (".irtier siiii.irc. This popular
hotel was ope.'iied in iSSo by Mr. Joseph KienJcaL, utio
is an experienced hotel man. Mr, Kiendeau was born
in Lonftiieil, 1'. y , near Montreal, and at one time was
the jiroprietor of the Canada Hotel and also one of the
partners of the l<ichL'lieu Hotel. I le .aiterw.irds opi.'ned
a hotel on St. dabriel street, known as the Kiendeau
Hotel. His present hotel is a sp.icious four-story .and
basi'inent stone bui'.dinj!, 70x1^5 feet in si^e. and con-
tains all modern improvenienis, steam heal, electric
lights, call liells. elevator, telegrajili and tt^leplione otiices.
b.irlier's shop, baths, etc. The parlors are handi-omely
furnished, the dining room conifortably seats a humlred
guests, and is conducted on the AnK'ric.m and European
plans, the terms being only from ?j 00 to Si.oo per day.
It has on its roof a pavilion from which guests can obtain
the fines' views of the city and the river St. Lawrence.
Mr, Kiendeau is noted for h.ning.'U .ill limes the choicest
and best in tijc market on the table and plenty of it,
nhilelhc bar Is fully supplied with the choicest wines,
liquors, ale, beer, cigars, etc., and guests having once
stopped here are sure to return when revisiting Mont-
real.

THOS. LAMB.

ONE of the oldest business establishments in this city
is that of Mr. Thns, I,amb, grocer, provision dealer
and baker, located at No ii^i Notre Dame street.
The business was established as long ago as 1831, by
Mr. James Lamb, and came under the control of the
present proprietor thirty-eight years ago. Tlie premises
comprise a tastefully titled up store' with basement and
an adniir.ibly equipped bakery. The slack embraces
a compLte assortment of st.iple and f.incy groceries, in-
cluding choice te.TS, coffees, pure spices, canned goods,
sugars. s\ nips. t.ilTle luxuries, foreign and domestic fruits,
provisions and farm anil dairy products. The bikery
which adjoins the store is provided with every con-
venience, and the linest and best nutritious brown, white,
Graham, Vienna and fancy bread is baked daily and
delivered to customers in all |)arts of the city. The
capacity of the bakery is seventy-tue barrels of llour a
week, r.verylhin)., about the LSiablishmenl is neat and
clean; twelve clerks and bakers are employed, and four
delivery teams are kept in constant service. Mr. Lamb
was born and raised in Montreal, and is a business
man of energy and enterprise. He deals in only the
very best quality groceries and ]irovisions, bakes the

finest and best bread, and is moderate in his prices.
Mr Lamb is also doing a large liusiness handling and
dealing in hay, straw and grain of all kinds, and carries
a large stock.

MONTREAL SHOW CASE CO.

IN this hislnrical review we wish to make special refer-
ence 10 the Montreal Show Case Company, inanulac-
tiirers of show* c.ises, etc , whose show-rooms and
\\orkshops .are situated at 730 and 752 l. raig street.
Mr, A T, ICarl is the sole proprietor, and is conducting
the business under ihe title of the Montreal Show Case
Company. The workshopsare fully supplieil with modern
tools and machinery, operated by electric power, and ten
skilled workmen are employed. The company manuf.ac-
tiires nickel, silver, walnut, cherry, ebony and mahogany
show cases, also jewelers', druggists', bar, store and
olhce fittings, and the trade extends throughout all sec-
tions of the Dominion. This company has 1 !i,'d up some
of Ihe largest and best stores in Montreal, such as Mor-
gan it Co., dry goods; Sharpley's, jeweller, and many
other first-class establishments. .Mr. Earl has been in
the sh(^w-case business inanv years, was born in New
York, but has resided in Canad.i some time. He has
worked in several leading New York .ind Chicago f.ic-
lories, and was at one lime nianagrr for the Stein Mfg.
Company. Kochester, N.Y,, one of the largest concerns of
the kind in ihe United Stales, and w.is considered to
make the best show cases in thi' different factories in
which he was employed. He is widely known for his
mechanical skill andintegrity. The Montreal Show Case
Company issues a concise illusiraled catalogue, which is
forwarded promptly upon application.

are handled and a heavy stock is always on hand, also
about 1,(100 cords of superior kindling wirod. They cut
kiln-dried kindling wood to any size required, and deliver
it to any part of the city or suburbs .it lowest figures, and
all fuel sold by the firm is gu.iranteed to be full weight
and measure, free from slaie and other impurities.
Messrs. M.icdiarmid and Wilson have resided in Mont-
real several years and are highly esteemed for their
business ability and promptness, Mr. Wilson has also a
large coal and wood y.ird of his own. loc.ited on William
street. The telephone call of th.,' ollice is 81 to.

J. C. MACDIARMID & CO.

ANICWLYeilablisli(-d and successful house in Mont-
real is th.it of Messrs. J. C. Macdiarmid & Co ,
wholesale ami retail dealers in co.il and wriod,
wliose y.ird is located corner St J imes and Ciiiy streets.
This business was established in iSgo by Messrs ]. C
Macdiarmid and J. Wilson, who possess an inliiiiale
knowledge of the coal and wood trade. Their yard is
three acres in area, and is supplied with the neces.sary
sheds, while twimty men an^ consiantly employed. The
splitting and sawing shed is ,jo x j5 (eet in si/e. and is
equipped with the l.itest improved m.icliinery for drying,
sawing and splitting wood for household use, thereby
enabling Ihe firm to cut up twenty cords of wood daily.
Only the best grades of anthracite and bituminous coal

F. X. GOUGEON.

AI.EAfilNC, headquarters in Vitle St. Henri for
hardware, paints, oils, etc., is the establishment of
Mr. 1", X, Ciongeon. located at .^''ijo Notre Dame
street. Mr. (iougeon has been established in this section
of the city a period of six years, and in 18,13 removed to
the premises now occupied, ground floor and basement
e.ach 25 X 75 feet in area, with a store house in the rear.
The st»ck is large and embr.aces builders' hardware, shelf
goods, cutlerv, mechanics' tools, house furnishing goods,
stoves and r.a'nges. paints, oils, glass, etc. He is .agent for
the Happy Thought stoves, which are kept in stock in
all sizes. The business is ably conducted by Mr. tlougeon
and a large trade has been secured. He was born and
brought up in St. Henri, .ind was one among the first to
establish a store in the vill.ige, hai'ing previously been
engaged in business in the city. He is very popular as
an enterprising business man and has always sustained
a hi|;h reputation.

IMPERIAL BRIDGE AND IRON
WORKS.

IN compiling this review of the great commercial and
induslri.d interests of Montreal, we lake pleasure
in giving extended notice to the Imperial
I'.ridge .and Iron Works of which Mr. A, Kousseau is
the sole pr.iprietor. who has placed this enterprise in Ihe
front r.ink of the trade in C.m.ida. The works are
located at Hochelaga and consist of a wood and iron
structure, i.jixijofeet in dimensions, having ample rail-
way facilities on the line of the C. r. K. .Ml accessories
and appliances are fou.id for the cimslruction of railway
anil highway bridges, turn tabU'S, piers, viaducts, trestles,
roofs, domes, steeples, water ,iiul pipe reservoirs, girders,
rolled and rivetted columns, railings, fencings, castings
and structural iron work of all kinds. Among the im-
jiortanl contracts carried through by this concern is
one in particular deserving of special mention, the re
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at Ottawa, which a as accomplished in the face of Rreal
dilliculties anil cancerninR uhirh niastrrly feat nf bridge
eilKineering, Mi. Henry 1'. I'erley, chief engineer of the
IJepartiuent of T'llilic Works of Canada, s.ud in a letter to
Mr. Koiis.seaii, daieil Jan fnl. iScji : ■• I can only charac-
terize that you (lid n.s one o( the lioldi'st pieces of work
done in the way of bmlKe biiiUliiiK in Canada, and though
at times I doubted your success, yet you overcame
everythiii(< by your skill and knowloilge " Mr, Kousseau
also reconslnieted the bridge built by the (inn of
Rousseau cV Malher across the Kidoau from St I'.itrick
street. Anion;,' those erected are the followiiiK : A high-
way bridge at C.ranville, I' (). a bridge at l.aprairie,
I'Q, for the C. I' k.. and another at Varennes ; also
one at St. I'olycarpe, !'.(,_).; .Marieville, I'.O , etc. Mr.
Rousseau is a prat tical engineer and has ni.Mie the
building and re construction o( highway and railway
bridges a special study. He is an old resident of this
city, having serv('d as alderman for several years, and
is one ot the most proininent members of the Hoard of
Trade. He is a business nicin of sound judgment,
sterling integrity and the strictest sense uf commercial
honor, and st.mds h)'..;li in the estimation of the leading
business and liii.incial citi/.ens of Montreal,

WALTER WARDLE, J3.

ALR.VniNT, and representative veterinary surgeon in
Montreal is Or. Walter Wardle, Jr., the popular
proiirietor of the Balmoral Stables, at Nos. 407 and
.|Ofl Aqueduct street. This gentli'man. who is a native of
the city, graduated from the Montreal Veterinary College,
class of 'Sj. He was fcir some time engaged in mercantile
pursuits, being connected with a leading wholesale local
firm. In 1S90 he commenci'd to practise his profession,
and the success which he h.is achievi'd therein is the best
proof of his skill and ability. The sl.ibKs aiul hospital
utilized by him were specially erecteil for the purpose by
his father three years ago. and constitnlo one of thi^ best
eqnipiied estalilishmenls of the tvpe in the province. Thj
building is of brick, jO x 65 feet in dimensions, containing
two box and fourteen ordinary stalls, which are wril
ventilated, drained and lighted, and thi! equipment is p«r.
feet in every respect. Dr. Wardle's reputation as a
pr.actitioner in all ailments of the horse, also bovine dis-
ordi rs and ailments of domesticated animals, is wide-
spread, and his record as a successful manipulator of the
surgeon's knife and skill in the diagnosis and treatment
of eijuine diseases is most en\iable, ami his practice is
rapidly assuming great magnitude. Ilr. Wardio is a
popular voung genilemnn, and is hi^dily respected as a
skilled expuneiit of this iiuportaut profession.

LIONEL J. TROTTER.

FliW persons besides those ilirectly interested have any-
thing like a frue ccmception of the important service
rendered to the mercantile and inanufacturinB com-
munity by the custom house agent. Among the widely-
known houses eng.igeil in this imporlaiU line of business
in Montreal, that of Mr. Lionel J. Trotter, custinn house
agent .and forwarder, ranks foremost. This business was
established several yearsago by the firm of Trotler liros..
.\pril ist, i.Scji, the custom house br,iiicli w.is transferred
to .Mr. I.. J. Trotler and h.is since been carried on under
his own name with ollices at No i i M. John street. Mr.
Trotter's eminently successful career renders the house
one oi the most experienced, reliable and respimsible
in the Dominion, than which no strc;iiger cvi<lenco
could be allorded than the large and continuous
p.ilrimage he enjoys from many of the le.eling im-
porting hcnises in C.inada. .Mr. Trotler t.ikes full
charge of all duties attending the p.issage of goods
through the Custom House, and effects their rapid and
safe transition to destination, lb; also carries on a gen-
eral warehou.se business, storing goods in bond or free.
He is the resident business agent of I'.. T. Mason & Co.,
importers of Chinese and Japanese silks, etc. The Tele-
phone call of his ofhce IS 2J50, and his I 'ostolfice address.
Box 17J7. Mr. Trotter is a native of Gloureslershire,
Rng., and has lieen prominent in Montreal business
circles since l^s i.

MERRILL'S CARPET STORE.

TllM foundation of tins prosperous business d.Ues from
iS.|5, when it was founded by W. H. & R. 11. Merrill,
the present proprii-lor, Mr. A. I.. C. Merrill, succeej-
ing in 1S7S. The premises now occupied, consisting of
the ground and lirst tloor and basement, e.acli j, x 100 feet,
of the building No. 1O70 Notre Dame street, have been
utilized for the purposes of the business a perioil of ,;(
years, during which time it h is been rebuilt twice at a
cost of ?50.ooo. The stock carried is one of thi! largest
and most complete to be found in the cits , the assortment
eml.iracing handsome Axminster and Wilton, Hrussels.
t.ipesiry, imperial, Kidderminster and other kinds of
carpets in new patterns and combinalions of colors and
shailes, also cocoa matting, crumb cloths, auil ICnglish
and .\mericanoil cloths, linoleums and cork carpets being
a leading specialty, and reasonable prices are always the
rnleof this popular house, Mr, .derrill, who was born in
Rockingham, Vt., has been .1 resident of Canada since
iS.|S, when he went in business with his brothers. He is
unc|uestional)ly the leading importer and dealer in
carpets and oilcloths in the city, and his resources
en.ible him to fill orders in a manner th.it cannot be
but satisfactory as to quality of goods and prices.

THE CANAOA JUTE COMPANY.

THIS company may bo said to be unmistakably the
most progressive concern of its kind in Can.ada,
and the secret of its rapid growth and extensive
business is to be found in the fact that the company
st.irted out on the principle of supplying the trade with
the best class of goods at the lowest possible prices,
promptness in the execution of their orders, and deal-
ing liberally with its p.itror-s. The premises occupied
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storv brick buildintr, 140 x 100 feet in dimensions,
equipped with steam power and the latest mechanical
appliances known to the trade, Co,isiant employ-
ment is provided here for a force of fifty skilled
anil experienced oper.itivcs, ,niil the o itpiit capacity
aggregates no less than thirty thousand bigs per diem.
The executive management of this progressive ccrpor.a-
tion is in the hands of prudent and experienci'd busi-
ness men, whose names are thoroughly famili.ir thri/ugh-
out financial and commercial circles as those of most
honorable and capable citizens Tliev are .is follows :
Hon. Ceo. A. Drnmrnond, President ; Roiiert Cowans,
Vice-President ; Mr. I'raiicis Hraidwood, the Secretary-
Treasurer anil Manager. Willi such a distinguished
personnel conslituiing its executive management and
wielding such an important inlluence as the Canada
Jute Comp'inv does, .Montreal is to be ccnigratul.ited
in h.iving the headquarters of the concern located in
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C. W. HENDERSON.

ARKrRF.Sr.XTATIVI-: hniise in Mnnireal is tliat
of Mr. I". \V. II.Miderson, mamilaciurer nml ron-
tr.icior of clortric nl supplirs, whose wcirksluips
and sliire ;iro siiiiated corner Uleiiry :iiid Jurors streets.
Tins liiisiness w.is eslalihslic d in i.^oi by Mr C. W.
Henderson on Si. lames street, nnd u.is continued there
till May, 1893, when it was removed to its present

are rerh,-ir(;ed, and miniature inrandosront lamps and
diiiliirs' and dentists' eleilrical app.iialus niannl.ictured.
Ho also attends to elei trie wirinj,', and unj'orts from
the most cilebrati'd liritish and American houses all
descriptions of eleitrital .ipparatus, and the trade, which
is both wlmlesalo and ret.iil, extends throughout Mont-
real and the province of i.Jneliec. Mr. Henderson in-
tends immediately to maUe additions to his premises
owing tt) his rapidly increasing traile, ami already has

mted up «ith electri-
cal linings some of
the finest buildings in
the city. He has Ijad
limi* t^xperienco in
ele.'tric.'d work in sev-
eral American cities,
and was formerly in
the employ of the-
Koy.d IdeclricCo. and
the Ivlison ilectric
Co .of Montreal. The
liell teU'phone call of
the ol/ii o is 1 1 .' j.

W.S.WALKER.

central location. Mr. Henderson is a thorouKlily
practical and expert electrical engineer, fully conver-
sant with every fo.iture and detail of this important
industry. He occupies a spacious iloor and baseinenl,
c.ich lieiuK 100 X 25 feet in area, the workshops be-
in^ fully supplied with modern tools, appliances and ma-
chinery, and fifteen lirstclass workmen are jinployed.
.Mr. Henderson manufactures experimental apparatus
and models, nukes commutators and rep.iirs all kinds
of armatuers and elcclricil apparatus, stor.ige batteries

K I ) \T I N 1 : x r
am,>n^: the ri-pri?-
senlati\e houses
in the jewelry business
in Montreal is th it
of Mr, V.' S. Walk, r.
whose store issilu ili' 1
at 21 1 St James stre< I,
Xordheimer's liiiild-
ing. This extensive
Inisiness was tistab-
lished in is-, (, bv Mr
W. S. W.dker.' who
died, after an honor
able and successful
career, December,
1S92, The business is
still continued by his
his j^randson, bein^ the
manager. The premises comprise a spacious ground
lloor and b.isemeiit, each beinj; J5 x i.|0 feet in size,
exteiidin;; to I'ortirication lane, with room in re.ar, Co x
71} feet 111 are.i. The store is elegantly etpiipped with
h.indsonu; walnut fixtures, cabinets, cases, pl.ite ^lass
from, electric buhls, etc.. and contains about ¥75,000
worth of lirsl-class jewelry, I'tc, Here is const. intly on
hand ;i manniliceiit assortment of jewelry, diamonds
and other precious stones ladies' and gentlemen's vest

estate, Mr. \V. J. Walker,

chains, bracelets, riilRS, MrrinRs, Inckrts, brooches,
charms, lace pins, scarf pins, anil olher articles too
numerous to mention, also full lines of silver and sil-
ver plated vvare, inebidint; urns, ice pitchers, tea and
coffee sets, fruit stands, berry dishes, card receivers, etc..
ami I'remh and I'.nHlish clocks. KepairinK of tini!
watches and jeuelry is a speci.illy, the work beiiiK at all
times iiUrnsted tolirst cl.iss workmen. In precnous stones
Mr. Walki:r li.is a superior assortment of diainonils,
rubies, sapphires. cmeiaUls, f>earls, op.ils. liiri|Uoises,
etc,, and possesses in.iny matelied diaiiuMuls of rare
bciuty. wiiuh c.iiinot be reiilily duplic.ited elsewhere'.
Mr. W, J. Walker is an excellent jiidfe of di.iinonds
and precious stones .and an exjiert jevuler, J le is a
prominent inemiier of the ,Moi treal .\in iteur .Athletic
.-\ssoci;ition ami is also connected with several benevt>-
lent societies. The telephone call nf the ollicu is i)03'j

JOSEPH QUINTAL.

TIllCKr. is prob.dily no house enf;aued in handlinf; Rraui,
o.its, mill feed and li.iy in the Montreal market which
is mc^re f.ivorably known than that of Mr. Joseph
i.iiiinl.d, whoso ollice is at jj) Cimimissiimers street
l,>t.d)lished in i^'s;; l,y (luinl.il I'v I.emay and .afterwards
(endiuud by 1 i.ii-n.Miilt A: (.Miinl.d till iS,,;, when the
present proprietor assumed s.jie control, it has receivjd a
liberal patron,if;e. Mr. (,_)uinlal is a direct receiver of
(jr.on. feed and b,il(?d h.iy from all p.irls of the Dominion,
which he exports to l.uerpool, !,<jntl,ni, l-"rance, (lermany
and liel^ium. I ie is .'dsodoinj^ a lar^e tr.ide locally and
with the United Sl.ites. !!■.• ides manifest advantages,
this house enjnys excei'tioii.-d facilitie's in respect to
sources of supply and bnsine.iS cimnections, and is in a
position to meet any tlem.inds of the trade, and offer the
inest liberal induct nieiils in addition. The business is
(onducted on sound pi inciples coupled wiihlibiTal and
ecpiitable methods. Its man.iKemeiit is ch.iraclerized bv
enert;yaml push. .All orders receive imnieili.ite .-iltention
and .iro filled with the le.ist del.iy and Hf'at care. The
linn invite corresponditnce, ,Mr. Ouintal is a native of
this city, is highly respected and esteenie.l in the lest
business ;ind social cirih'S. He is promiiieutly identified
wiih llie Hoard of Tr.uk' and Corn U.xchan(,;e, and is also
a member of the C.M.I! A.

C. p. FABIEN.

M()XTf\I-".Ar, has a most iiiipiui.iiit industry in the
e^l.iblishment of Mr. C. 1'. I'.ibien, de.iler in furni-
tnr<j of all kinds, iijiholsterer and wholesale nianu-
f.irlurer ot ice-( hosts and refrif^erators at .No, 3it>Q Notre
Dame street, Sle. CnneKonde. This Rentlei..,in is a native
ol Montreal .ind was (or many years in the 1 inploytneni

\n>\[ui:.\\.. tup: .\r tkoi'oi.is of canadv, ii.i.rsTU \ti;d.

i;t3

of Mr. Rutherford, llie wiMI liiinwii manufacturer of (urni-
tiire, with whom he ac'iiiireil .i thoroii;;h practical luiow-
ludKi.' of tin; trailiMii all its liraiiciR's. He rinliarkcil in
busintjss on his own account in i^Si.and has since hiiilt
up a lartju trade anil lullui'iuial Inisinoss connections.
Tile premises occupieil by him during the hrsi eight
years of his busiiii'ss career were located on the corner
of Napoleon and Notre 1 laiiie streets, but in iSSij the
rapidly and steadily increasiiiK requirements of his
trade rendered necessary a removal to more com-
modious quarters. His factory is a three story sub-
r.tantial brick structun-, joxiii feet in area,' while
the wareroonis occupy the two first floors ,in(i base-
ment of a ,o X loo feet building, and Mr. labien has
now in thi! course of erection a three-story brick buildiin>,
qG X 30 feet in dimensions, to be used as a storage ware,
house, which will complete a lirstclass eciuipment
Mr. i''abien is a pr.ictical ni.m of marked skill and .ability
who is a worker 111 every sense of the word, enforcing a
thoronnh system of orn. miration, and allordm^j steady
employment to an avera(,'i: force of thirty hancls. His
ambition to excel is fjenerally recognized ; Ins (,'oods com-
mind the best class of tr.ide on their merits, and are
.idiniltedly the bi.'st m.ide in C.inada. .Manuf.ictnriiiK and
h. milling ,dl Kr.ades, he is fnlly pri pared to meet e.-ery
requirement, and f;i\es satisfaction, Upholsterinj,' and
repairiiiK are also attended to. and his prices are fair
and moderate. .Mr. I'abien is an esteemed resident of
the Sli' Cnnenondi.'. and has ever retained the conlidence
of leading ommeiciil circli's. He is a pruminent anil
iiilluer.ti.d ni.iiilHT of Si Jirseph's Society, of lit. Henri.

J. A. MATHEWSON & CO.

ArKOMINl.NT h.nise in the city of Moi-.treal is that
of Messrs. J. .\. Maihewson iK: Co.. importers and
whole'sale grocers, whose ollices and s.ilesrooms are
situated at joj Mcliill street Tliis business was founded
originally in i.Sji and w.is lirst located oil St. I'aul street,
and was both wholesale and retail. In i,Si| the retail
trade vMsdiscontinued and the firm emliarked evclusivily
III the wholesale line, 'J'lie |>reniises embrace a jp.icious
three-story and basement building, joxiosfeit in area,
with a three story and basement warehmise, ,So x ,|0 feet
in si/.e. The stock carried is extiMisive and well selected,
and includes everything pertaining to the staple grocery
trade. Messrs. J. A. Mathewsoii it Co, make a specialty of
teas. In firir.aceoiis goods, sugars, syrups, canned
Hoods, dried fruits, soaps, etc., they are always prep.ired
to offer subst.imi.il intiiuements to jobbers and retailers.
They imixirt direct from Croat Urilain, Mediterranean
ports, the West Indies, Holland and the United States.
and handle goods which are absolutely unexcelled for
quality, purity and general excellence. The trade

extend'-, chiPlly throughout '.Uiebec and Ontario, as well
as a iirisk local trade. Nine clerks are emploviMl in the
house, and they also h.ave six travelling s.ilesnien on the
road. Mr. |. .\. M.ithewson w.is born in the north of
Ireland, while his sons are n.itives of Montreal. The
partners are highly regarded in trade circles for their
integrity, and those intiTesled in establishing relations
with this responsible firm will obtain advanl.iges nut
surpassed elsewhere in this Dominion.

J. LECOMPTE & SON.

ANi;\Vl.V e,si,dM.li.d ,iiid o le if 111.- mo,t rei.,ible
firms in this seciion of Montreal actively engaged in
pUimbing, rooting and metal work is that of Xlessrs.
|. I.ecompte & Son. whose store is located at Ifio St.
Laurent street. This steadily increasing business was
est.iblished three years ago by Messrs. Jerome and Caspar
Lecompte, whoh.ive already secured a liberal and influ-
ential patronage. They occupy a commodious store ,-ind
keep in slock lead and iron pipe, water closets, sinks,
stiver traps, boilers, g.is and ste.im fittings, and all kinds
of necess,-iry supplies. .-\n average force of twenty-five
hands is employed through the season, and conti.icts
are t.iken for the entire fitting-up of buildings,
residences, f.ictories, stores, etc. Owellings and build-
ings of all kinds are also fitted up with pipes,
water, steam and pas being introduced, while roof-
ing, repairing and jobbing .ire care.ully attended to
at moderate prices. ( )nly the best materials are
utilized, and all work is turned out in a first-class man-
ner to the entire satisfiction of patrons. Messrs. J.
l-ecomptu & Son have done lately a large amount of
work on the following, vi/ : H.ick Kiver cluircli, St,
Martiu'sconvent, several residences in St.Therese Parish,
etc, and are now making cornices for tha new Kross
estate building on St. James street, Uoth partners are
natives of Montreal and are popular members of the
Catholic I'oresters. Thev are highly regarded for their
just methods, and are conceded by architects, builders
,ind owners of property to be among the best pUiniliers,
roofers, gas and steam-fitters in the city. Mr, J.
I.ecompte was formerly foreman for Prapean & Savignac,
plumbers, of Montrc.il.

THOMAS W. PEEL & CO.

AI'HCM which has achieved an envi.ible repuation for
the superiority of its product in this line is th.it of
Messrs, Thos' \V. I'eel & (."o, , whose large yards are
located on l-"iilliim street. They began Ihe manufacture
of brick in 1.SS6, and the demand for brick of their
luaiuilacture has steadily increased. Their yards cover

several .acres, and here they have erected six kilns,
possessing every ronvenienco. operated bv steam
power and pronounced the finest in the province.
Their capacity is t>, 000, 000 of bricks a ye.ir, Messrs,
I'eel are recognized authorities upon the m.inufactnre of
brick, and the result is seen in their magnificent qu.ility,
contracted for specially in the erection of m.iny of the
largest new buildings in thecity. Messrs, I'eel arjcon
tractors for brickwork, and h.ive done the brickwork on
such prominent structures as the New York I.ife Insur-
ance iiuilding. the Uufferin School, Montreal Ceneral
Hospital, Windsor Hotel, Helding & r.-tuls silk
factory. McPonald .and Co. s tobacco factory, etc. The
firm enjoy a national reputation for the (pLility of their
material, and can always be relied upon to execute con-
tracts within the stipulated time. Messrs, Thorn. is W,
and (Mexander I'eel are natives of Montreal, sound and
conservative business men, and are widely and f.ivorably
known among architects, builders and contractors. They
employ aiJout 100 hands during the season, and their
e.t.iblishinent is one of the l.irge.t of the kind in the city.

T. R. RIDGEWAY.

B.\l) debts are the curse of l.ii-ines-, and the luin of
the business m.in. 1 >el)ls should never be .illowed to
accumulate ; but when other methods f.iil to bring
the recalcitrant debtor to tiiiie, they should at once Ix!
placed in the hands of some responsible party whoso
speci.ilty it is to make collections, .-\inong these who
follow this avocation in Montreal, none enjoys a more
envi.ible reputation for promptness and reliability than
Mr, Thomas K. Kidgew.iy, whoso ollice is in Koom <).
No. Ji.( St. James stree-t. This gentlem.in h.is been
established in his present line of business since iS.So, and
has built up inlluenti.il connections in ;ill partsof Canada
and thel'nited States, which en.iblu him to place the
most perfect f.icilities for effecting collections at the
service of his patrons. As a financial .agent he is equally
successful. Mr. Kidgeway carries on a general loan and
insiirauco business, in the latter branch representing some
of the most reliable life, fire and accident companies
doing business here, such as the l-lquitablu Life .Assurance
Society of the U. S., the M.inchesti^r l-'ire Insurance Co ,
of Manchester, Kngland, and the Canada Accident In-
surance Co,, of this city. Mr Kidgeu.iy is in every
respect worthy of the conlidence and p.itronage of the
business community. Ho refers by permission to
Lockerbv Hro., K.ins'oin, I'orbes it Co, Cendron Mann,
f.icturing Co., fily Ice Co., Cdissford Bros,, Pollock,
Meagher liros. & Co., Jas. Walker it Co , b'oberlson
it Co., and hundreds of other bading wholesale and
retail merchants throughout Can.ada and United Stales.

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MONTREAL, THE METIv'OrOLIS OF CANADA, lEHSTKATi:!).

ST. LAWRENCE CANOE AND BOAT
COMPANY.

PKOM IN I NT anuMiH lln' Ir.nliii^; ruiiccriis in tliU
coiinUy i'iiK.i>;i'(l in lio.it and canoe bniUlinK i-i
that known as tli<! St. I.aurcncu Canoe ami lloat
Co., maniif.icturcrs and dealers in canoes, boats, iitin^s,
sails, canoe and boat fnrnisliiiiKS, whose principal
oflice is located at iHj.' Nolie I ),inie street, Montreal.
This business was eslal)lishcil several ye.irs a^o iindur
the title of the Montre.il Canoe and Moat Club Co.,
Iiul in kSijo w.as succeeded by the St. l.awri'nte Canoo
and lioat Company, of whiili Mr. \V II (.'ottinKhain
is the sole proprietor. This is the l.irnest wholesale
and retail bouse of the ; ind m Canada, and Mr. Cot-
tln);liani lias also a branch in Toronto, on \Velliii>;ton
street. As a boat IniiUUr. Mr. CotlinKhani is known
all over Canada, and he has no superior in this cmintry
in the ilesiHnmt; and drauglitinn of liaiuLsome, speedy
ind seaworthy nuulels i.l lio.ils of every description.
The preniis<'s comprise .1 spacious four slory slime
bnildinR. 100 x J5 leet in size, and hen" is kept .dways
a stock of from i-,o to j<>o tirst-class boats and c.inoes,
Mr. CottiiiKhani is also ai;enl for the follouiiiH famous
builders, viz (iilbert A Co , Ciananoipie. Hasteen A Co ,
Hamilton, Out: llnrrold. of l.akelield. Out, c.inocs ;
KnKlish. of riterboroiii;h. Out , canoes and. boats ; On-
tario Cinoe Co., I'elerbiiroiinh, Ont . boats and canoes ;
kickie. of liarrylii'ld, boats. Mr. Coltink;ham was luirn
in reterlioroiit;li, Ont , but has resided in Montreal for
the last twelve years. He is the owner of a handsome
yacht, on which lie spends lus vacation at his summer
villa, Stanley Island.

HALPIN & VINCENT,

THIS bnsiius. has Im n < stalih.l;,d for ihe last tliirty
years, having been inaiif;nrated by C. A. Dum.iine ;
later the linn style bec.inie Iinmaino iS; Ilalpin,
and in i.SSj, by the de.nh of Mr. Dnmaiiu'. the style
became as ,it present, ll.ilpm iV Vincent. They are lo-
cated at ij.Si .Notre lianie street ; tliey are the most
able and representative undertakers in this community,
and have won the favor and HikIi rej^ard of the public.
They carry a full supply of coflins, caskets, robes and
all funeral rcpiisiles, and lake entire charge of the
dead, (lirectii.)^ all the details in the most careful and
methodical manner. Their most complete ecpiipment
includes four elcK.int hearses, a number of carriaj^es
and fine horses, .and emb.-ilminj,' is made a specialty.
Mr. Hal|iin, senior member of the firm, is a practical
embalmer, having had many years' experience, and
does this work after the latest approved methods.

The premises utilized are commodious, and the most
prompt atlenlion is (;i\en in e\ery im lance where their
servici^ is reipiired. Mr. W. \V, llalpin was bom
near Montrcil , he is a member of the I'ndert'iki'rs'
.\ssociation, ,ind ii gentleman of excellent business ipiali-
(icatiuns ami well known. Mr. ,\. Vincent is a youn>;
gentleman of excellent business attainments, having the
liii;li regard of the commnnity. Hu is a native of
Montre.il and well known, and an Inmorcd member of
the C. O. I'oresti rs.

CHAPERT & CO.

|HK difficu'ty of obtaining a nally fine cipjar has
iilo a proverb anion); lovers of the wei-d.

I passi _ .. I ^ _

Ther, , re. howevir. some manufacturers
handle only reliabli^ stock, prodnciiiK none but lirsl-
ckiss ^oods, and proniini'iit anions these in .Montreal is
the house of Messrs. Chapert it Co., whose l.a Chain-
panne cij;ar factory is located at mi St. James street.
This iUnirisliin^ business \,*as esl.iblished in iSSo by
Mr. Chapert. who is sole proprietor, .ind his tr.idi: now
extends throughout the Uoininion Mr. Chapert occu-
pies two spacious lluors, eat h beiiiy -:oo x -jo feet, with
a warehouse in the rear .|o x«ioo feet in area. He im-
ports the choicest leaf from ll.ivana and the I'nited

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ch.dleiisc c.imp.irison with any simil.ir cigar in Cana
or the I'liiieil St.ites. Mr. Chapert employs forty
skilKil cigiir linkers, and insists on absolute cleanliness
ill all operations. The factory windows are exposeil to
the sireet, so that the public may see the employees at
work .md know that everythinn is performed in a clean
in.uiner. Mr. Chapert was born in Montreal and is a
thoroiii;hly praclic.il cinar-inaker. widely known for his
just ni'theds : and dealers and jobbers rcpiirint; the
best Havana ci|.;ars in the market should patronize
this responsible house, which oilers advantaycs that can
with dilliculty bu accorded elsewhere.

A. CARMEL.

AN enterprising and popular house in this city is
th.it of Mr. A. Cirniei. job and commercial printer,
locited at 27 and jj St. \'incent street. Mr. Car-
niel, who was born in the province of yuebec, at
lieloeil, has been a resident of Montreal twenty-five
years, and served time at the business with K. IC.
I'ountain. lie has been identilied with this industry a

period of twenty elnht years ami established his present
business fourteen years ai;o He occupies a spacious
Krouiul lloor and has a splendidly e.piippe 1 job print-
ing establishment, supplied with inolern )ob presses to
the number of six, operated by ehitric motor power,
and ten assist. mis skill-.'il in the art are here employed,
A wiile ran^e of plain and ornanieiil.il work is execiiK-d,
including letter, note, bill and staleiniMit of acccnint
headings, envelopes, canl .ind postal card work, hotel
and restaurant bills of fare, business, visilinn and
directicm cards. weddiiiK, ball, party and society work,
placards, amusement and luisiiics posters, book, le^;al,
brief and catalov;ue work, plain and in ( olors, and, in
fact, all commeri l.d wcirk usually executed by first-class
job prinliiiK houses. I'isiim.iles are furnished ,ind con-
tracts of any size entered into and executed in the
best style of the art and at moilerate prices. Mr. Car-
inel is a member of the Keal ICsiale lixchanKe. and, in
the comiiiK conti'st in the Do.ird of Aldermen, his
friends will put him forw.ird as a contest, mt for oflice
from the east ward. Mr Carmol is the owner of the
property occupied by his ollice, which is a valuable
one. Telephone IJell -J36.

P. DONNELLY.

Tlir! rnerRy and eiiierpii-.e niniilisul by tin; owners
o( Ihe v.irious est.ilplislimeiiis here devoted to the
lumber trade has lonj,' been a subject of comment,
aii'l as an example the snccesshil caree, of Mr. I'
lionni;lly, No. 2~t'> Cr.iiK street, supplies an excelli'nt
illustration. This house w.is estabhsiu.d by its present
proprietor some thirty years aj^o, ami to-d.iy ranks
emphatic. illy ,is a Ic.uler in the trade. The mill and
lumber yard are located on Crai;,' street, and Mr.
li.mnellyis always prepared to lill the l.irpest orders,
by the million feet if^ necessary, for the clkiicest "clear
slulf " sound and seasoned. 'I'he factory is a substantial
brick bnildinK. three. stories liiKli, equipped with the
kitest improved machinery, run by a >jo horse-po.ver
eii);ine, allordiii« employment to iie.irly oni; hundred
hands. The works are a modi;l of their kind, and a
thorough system of orKaniz.ilain is enforced by Mr.
Donnelly, who is noted for sound jiidnmeat .and marked
executive c.ipacity. The output of the factory could be
made to agt;re<.;.ite in the neigliliorhootl of 5.co« boxes
and packing casis per day. These floods maintain the
highest of reputations and are in sl.iple dem.ind. and
Mr. Donnelly is enabled to oiler substantial inducements
both as to price and qii.dity. Apart from the packing
box industry, Itn^ range; of the mannfacturi's embraces an
extended line of wood-work, including all the standard
articles demanded by the contractor, carpenter and

Wr-.

MONTREAL. THE Ml'TROPOLIS OF CANADA, II.I.CSTRATED

24ft

builder; as, for instance, blinds, doors, s.ish, sinir r.iils,
(Hjsls, balusters, table li'^s, Juims, scanibiiK. IliwriiiK,
sliiiiKli's, laths, pielMis, Bluittrrs, fraiML', vu , s|H'cial
ntti'iitiim beiiiK nivvn in tiinniif;, shaping, dressing and
nuHildinMS nf every di'scripiinn. These fjiiculs are pro-
diii ed in ureal ipiantilv and only the best seleeted rna-
leriaU are used. .Mr linnnelly was born in the pr'ivince
of (,)uebe^', ami lias made Mcmlrcil his hciiiie (ur many
years past, lie is held in thi' hii;lie',t esiimalicm, in sui i.il
and cumnUTci.il circles, fur Ills strict integrity and
honorable business nietlnids

ED. BEAUVAIS & CO.

TIIU business of the custmn house broker and general
ciimmisslon nierchanl is well represented in this
city by Messrs. i;d He.uiviis i4 Co , a firm well
known in commercial circles, 'i'lie business was estab-
lished ten ye.irs aj^o, and in iSot) a removal was made
to the spacious olhcu and warehouses, liond 70, \' K.,
now occupied. Nos i, i, 5 and 7 I >i' Hresoles street
The biiildiiins .iri' live stories lii|;h, having dimensions
of 50 X 110 feet, and have the lar^esl wine cell.irs in
Monire.d. The (inn trans.ict a general custom house
brokerage business, and as commission merchants re-
ceive consignments and make .adv.uices on the same.
Goods are received in bond and duty free, and, when
desired, place! on the market and .solil at the best
ruling rales. .\Ir. lleanvais, the head of the firm, was
born in St. L.'unbert. I'.fi , and has resided in Montreal
many years. lb; is a thorough business man of high
standing and lUKiiiestioned reputation, a prominent
member of the Chamber of Coinniercfi and was for a
period of ten years secretary of the St Jaine^ Hiiild-
ing .•'nd Loan .Xssociation.

R. 3EULLAC.

MR. U. BF.IIM.AC is now justly celebrated through-
out the Ooininion for his specialty of decorations
for piiblu- and religions fe'itivals. There has not
been an evert of any Miiporlance in which this house has
not beea a powerful adjunct ; from the grand celebra-
tion of the I'estival of St Jean I'.apiiste in is.Ss. in which
it had ecpiipped anil coslunieil .1 cavalcade of .;oo horse
men — up to the .arviv.i4 of the new (iovernor-Oeneral of
Canada. Lord .Mierdi'en. On thai occasion, the com
initteesof the Hoanl of Trade at once seciirtMl the services
of Mr. Henll.ic in tlie decoration of the Hoard of Trade
building (Ihen being inaugurated), and the magnificent
Windsor Hotel b.an'piel hall, where a ban'piet was lieiiig
tendered to ti.e new (ioveriior-Geiier.il. The dec rations

were the subject of delighteil cmnment cm the pan of His
ICxcelleucy and the other guests, and Mr. Ileullac re
ceived the thanks of thi^ committee. He' is the olli
cial decorator for the City H.ill, the Windsor Hotel,
.\cacli>mv of Music. (Jiiifn's The.iire, l-'ieiuli Opera
House, for the Victoria skating rink. Sohm<T I'.irk. etc.
He was called to decorati' the H.isiliea at (.)iiebec on the
occasion of Cardinal Tasdierraii s jubilee, and to deror-
■ ile the I'.irlianieiit Hiiildiiigs at Ottawa for the bineral of
ihe late Sir Jcjhn A, M.icdonahl. Tins is he.id.pi.irlers
for theatrical and niascpierad* costumes and theatrical
accessories. The otiices, storage and costume rooms
are situated at u\f<) .Noire I lame stn et, anil consists
of the first story of iIk' building known as the \'ictoria
Ch.inibers. and, on festivals and gala days, over =;o men
are employed in the various departmenls, Mr. llenll.ic
IS one of Montreal's most eneigciic business men, one
of culture and relinenient and universally respected,

John Fisher, Son & Co.

Fine Woollens, Worsted Coatings and

Tailors' Trimmings,

442 and 444 St. James Street. <i s-';^*-

This is ihe Montreal branch of the famous firm of
.Messrs. John Fisher A: Sons, lludderstield, Kngland,
manufacturers and wholesale dealers in fine woollens,
worsted coatings, and tailors' trimmings. The individual
members of this firm are Messrs. John, b. W, and J Iv
Fisher, Messrs. John and J E. Fisher residing in luig.
land, while Mr, I', W. F'isher controls the firm's business
in Montreal, which is conducted under the style and
title of '■ John F'isher. Son A Co." The preinists occupied

in Montreal ,ire spacious and are fully stocked with a
lieavy and choice assortment of the finest woollens, broad-
cloths, worsteds, suitings, vestings, overcoatings, etc.,
and all kinds of the finest tailors' trimmings, which are
offered to customers at extremely favorable prices. Only
really desirable anil first class goods are handh'd and the
trade of the house now extenils tliroiii;lioiit the entire
Iioniinion The Montreal branch, winch is located at

4.).; and .) t.| St. James street, was opened seven years ago
.and already thirteen clerks and assistants are employed in
the establishment, v liile nine travelling salesmen repre-
sent the firm on the road. Orders a.e c.irefully filled,
and complete satisfaction is guaranteed patrons. Mr. V.
W. I'islier was born in IIuddersfield,F;ngland. Ileis wide-
ly known for his business ability and strict probity, and
offers inducements to customers that cannot readily be
duplicated elsewhere.

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MONTRKAI , Till-; MI'.TRol'OI.IS Ol- ( .\\.\I.).\, II.I.rSTRA IKD.

W. GORDON & CO.

THE oldcM firm ifscnic mnnufaciurcr-i in Momrcil is
tliat (.f W. (loll!.)!! iV Ca>., hIiuso liistory ilati's b.irl;
III 1852, wliun llio Inisiiiv-is was cslalilislicil liy Alox. Cuii-
(lon. In iSSI Mr. \ V. (-.uulon, tlic iircscrit M-ni.>r parlnur,

succcfiltd and tiic
prL'scnt ttyk' was
adiiptc.l. Tliu

ciflicc'S and v. virl^s
(if tlic firm arc lo-
cated al 601 SI.
Pan! Mrcct, wluTf
tlicy liavo liccn
silualcd sinix* tlic
foundation of iIm-
I)U sines s. l*\tr
niorclliaii 40 years
tliis Inmse lias
transacted a con-
servative and pios-
|ierons Imsim-ss, ,\ui\ its nninc raid^s Iii^'Ii in llie linancial
circles nf tlie cmuitry, wliile its trade co\ers every ;«iiiion
of l^)iieliec, Ontarioand .Manitiilia. Tlie lirni are niannfac-
turcrs of liay, coal, ijrain, farm, dairy, .ind coiniter
scales, and the rt|iutalion wliicli tliesc scales have
attained for diiraliility and relialiiiity and standard excel-
lence is second t<i none in tin! country. These scales arc
all made liy hand, and only the very liest materials and
workmanship .^re employed iir their construction. The
workson St. Taul Street oecnjiy two lloors and cover an
area of 30x120 feet in dimensii.ins, and at'- thoroUL;lily
ei|uipped with all the latest machinery anil applianei.s
l^nown to the hu^Hies>, wliile an ample force ol .skilled
mechai'.ici are rei^ularly employed. .Mr. ( ioidon is a native
of Montreal, and one of our most respected and inlluential
business n.icn, liii^hly esteemed Iiyall liaviii}^ Imsiuess or
social relations wii'i him.

L. O. GROTHE & CO.

ASTKI' ri.\' Ime I i;4ar i^ an article lliat in cvciy
respect is the prod.ict of loni^ ixpiiiencc, soundest
iudj^inent and perfect lacilities. A iiouse whicli lias main-
tained a pre-eminence in this T'le, and whose brands aie
'on ...illy called for by the pnlilic, is that of Messrs. I.. O.
'iri iiie iV Co., whose " IJosti.n and I'e^' Top "cii;ar factory
lias \V"n an iividile ri j'Htn'ion thronidiout the country.
T'le 1 ,i.-'i s, w.. : rstalili^i 'i ^'xtfen yeni' a'^ i by Mr. I..
(). ( r itiii on .Voire I> ... si'-et. As .lade i^iew. lie
nfti«,irds removed to .SI , I .mi street, and sulisci|ueiitly to
No. I, '• ■' 17 Si. I'ei.r street. He still found his at
coiiimodation^ too contracted, and so three yiar. aj;o, lie

erecti-d his present ;-]ilelKlivl builihnj;, Nos. .;l and J^ St.
I'eter street. The building is a very handsome tour-storey
and ba.seuient slrncUiie, 50 feet by So in dimension,, and
handsomely linished ttirouehout with all the modern im-
prowmenis. Mr. (irotlie is the most iir(ij;iessive cii;ar
manufacturer in the l>ominion, manifestinj; abo, llic sound-
est judj;ment in everything;. He directly imports all his leaf
tobaccos from Havana, Cuba, Connecticut, Wisconsin, and
other sections of the I'niied States, and fiom Sumatra for
wrappers. He has always been recot;ni/ed as tlieeinjiloyer
of the most skilfiil cii;arniakers at the liij^licst rate ofwni;es,
and Ills concern niploys more union men tlian any other
ci^ar factory in the city. The (greatest cleanliness is en-
forced everywhere, and this is in every respect the model
factory of the noniinion. The factory employs five travellers
on the road and an .a\era};e of 225 hands, with a ji.ay roll of
$i,.|(:ki weekly, and lias a capacity of some 7,ooo,cioo
cit;ars inmially, .-Xmoni; the special bramls are the
famous ' lio'Oin Kialto,'' '* Iinineible," " Tei; Top.'"
*' l..t 1.(1. " etc., anil the public manifests its preference for
these truly *' lloston " cii,;ais. Mr. (l-'othe was born m
.Montreal, and is a popular and respected citizen, and a
responsible business man. He is an active member uf the
Hoard of Trade andCliamber of Commerce, as also ol tb.;
St. lean lla|itiste Societv, and i.„. worthily discharged
every iluiv devolving upon it. .\s .1 mannfactiirer he lias
achieved a pheiionieiial siiccess, and it is due entirely to his
inle^rily, aliility and eneri;y.

BANK OF TORONTO.

Dl'KINli the leeelll ]"i io.j of basin s, depiesslon, llir
most noticeable example of able linancial management
in ( Intario, is iireseiited by the liaiik of Toronto, whose
branch in this cil\' is so deservedly popular and piosjierous.
The bank was duly incoiporateil in I.S55, and now has a
paid up cai'ilal of $2,ix)0,<xxi, with the iiiai,'niticeiit Reserve
I'und of Sl,Soo,ixxi, a forcible tribiile to tlie ability and
coiuersatisin of its directors and officers. The headnuaitiis
and m.Kii office arc located in Toronto. In iS(h) a braiuh
v\,is opened in Montreal, and lias ever had its full share of
palroiiii^e. It is a poinilar favorite and extends every
It^itiiuate facility to its customers. It receives deposits on
time, allowing interest thereon : discounts a]>iiroved com-
mercial |iaper ; makes collections on all iioinls ; buys and
sells l'oreit;n I'"xelianj;e, issues drafts on I'airope and tiiC
I'lMted States ; also letters of credit ; m.ikes cable transfers,
anil in every way is a centre of financial activity.
.Mr. I. .Murray Smith, the manager of the Montreal
branch was born in Scotland, and with his famil)-
came to Canada in lSs2 si-ttlinj; in Toronto. He re.
ceived liis education in the llieh School of that city,

and soon alter entered the il.ink of Toronto, the coni-cien-
tious and competent perfurinance of Ids duties, rcsullinj; in
liis promotion from onj ]iost to another, until he was
elected to lake cli iri;e of this, the most importa.it branch
the bank lias. He is a member of the Hoard of Trade
and is also a ineinber of St. .\iidiew's Society. The bank
occupies very desirable i|nailers on St. lames Street, and
employs a larfjo .staff of clerks, its business beiii); of the
most extensive character, and constant b." .intvvii e.

CARTER, GALBRAITH & CO.

Till" wholesale grocery trade of Montreal is ably repre-
sented by the house of Caller, li.ilbraitli I'v Co..
located at the corner of St. I'eter and louiullini; Streets,
The business >vas established in I.S711 by loseph Ward,
and in 1SS7 the firm became Waid, Carter iX; t'o. In 1S02
the jiresent co-j.artners vvilhdn'vv from the old concern and
the present firm of Caifer, ( iaibrailli iVCo., cominenced
business operations, and their Imuso today is one of the
lartjesl and most influential in the trade. The premises
consist of a fine four slovi.y ami basement buildini; ^f) x Sri
feet in dimensions, lieav ily stocked with a I'lioice assoit-
ment of staple and fancy j^roct^iii-s, Tlie firm are larj;e
importers ol^llie choicest i;rad"S of teas, also coflee, toiiacco
and cii;ars, and they carry an unusually fine line oflabk. .k.-
lictous condiments, c. Mined ^oods and f^rocers simdiies of
every description, while thiir trade which is exclusively
wholesale, covers every portion of the noniinion, and six
travelliai; salesmen and fifteen clerks are reeidaily cm-
pk )ed. The senior partner, Mr. S. I. Carter, was l«rn in
the I'rovince of (^Kiidnc and has resided in .Montreal many
years, while his partner, .Mr. Win. Calbraith, is a native of
lielfast, Ireland, and came to Montreal twenty. five years
aijo. Ikilh iiaitneis are pioiniiunt and inllumtial meinlieis
oflhe |:.iaid . f Tiade.

ALEX. MACKAY & CO.

NiiNI; ire i.iiiie tkoo'u^hly d 'inpeiri.t or capable of
pel formini; first-class Work in their line of business
tli.iii the firm of Messrs. .\lex. MacKay .V Co.. whose offices
and stoles are situated at S I'.eaver Hall Hill, and .(o St.
Idi/abetli Street. This business was est;ibHslK,l in i.sSi)
by .Mr. .\lev. Maclxay, who comliicfid it till |So.-, win n
Mr. W. Kyaii became a |iarln<r. Uotli Messrs. .Maclxay ,\
Ixyaii are tliorouj^ldy practiealsanilary plumbers, and make
a s|iecialty of sanitary drainage and ventilation. Tin y
also attend carefully to electrical and mechanical bell liani;-
iii^, tiiismithiin;, nietal roofing, etc., and tiuploy consianflv
fiom 15 to 20 first I kiss woikmeii. .\ full assoifnuiu of
plumbers' and j;as filtiis' su|i|ilies is alw..ys kept m, liaiid.
iinbraciny siid ., marble top sinks, basins, bath tiil»s,

iMisBrnKsoiammssiaiBimaBSsi

imfwititirr"-.

M()\[Ri:.\l,, Tlir. mi: PROPOLIS op- CANADA, Il.l.rSPRATKI).

247

msiiHss

40 St.

II ISS.)
, wlun
•Kny ,\
cl make
Tluy
II li.inK^

slalilU

11. Ill .'.r

hiin.l,
I11I.S,

antl
ill

waliT c)o~ii<i, vnlvis, t.lps, f.iuci'ts, IkmIh-, hy.lrant^, Kinis,
lMini|)s, f;.Ti liiackfts, jjas (i\tiiri's, I'lc., anil tlic cuinplclr
tittiii^; ii| of liuililin^s is iMmraittd fur al Ihi' lowest jh^s-
sil>lf |)ricfs, o>nsi.-,tciit willi lirst-i'lass wciilc. Messrs. .\Io.\.
MacKay \- Cu., Iiav lalcly litUil \i|i tlie fullmvinn liuilil-
in};s: MacKay Urns., Oiy (iumls Suirc, MiC.ill Slrucl :
.Monlival raff, Notre Dame Street; Knux Cliurcli, St.
I>(imiiiiiiiie Street; Cieiman I'liiircli, St. Diiminique Street;
Mr. W. D.aUes' Resilience, Slieilmidl-e .\vemie; Stanilanl
S; irt ('i)'s., I'acli.ry St. Delmiinii r Aveniie; St. Lanilieri's
Clmieli ami nianv ntliers. ( )riiers aie immeiliately attenile<l
to, anil the Hell rele|>l one rails of the oliiees are ,5277 ami
62S0. Messrs. M.acivay iV Ryan are natives of Montreal,
ami are extremely iiojuilar with architects, Iniililers
|in>pcrty ov...ers. Mr. MacK.iy taKes j;reat interest ..
I'resliyterian Cluirch affairs, of which reli:4iuus ilennmi-
nation lio is a iiouiinent iin nilier.

J. A. LAPLANTE.

A.', fine facl'iiii s .lie aii'onleil for execnlln^ hi};li class
jirintini^ in Ni.inlreal as any <"ily on tiio American
(..oMtinent. Tiie oliUst jirinter in the city is Mr. I. H l.a-
jilante who also makes a special hnsinessof hookhiiiilin^.
Mr. I.aiilanle wlio was Inirn ami la^.eil in the city ha',
heen cstaMisheil since I.S47. lie is Uicateil at Its St.
I-'rancois-Xavier S;., where he occupies two tkitsanii iseiinip-
peil with everylliinj; rei|iiisite for all pnrposes oftlie husiness,
inclll'li"^; line rni\er~a'. ami (lonlon ]iresscs oper-
ateil liy electric power. lie executes printiiij^ of every ile.s-
cription in the liesl ^ly'e of the art, ami makes a specially
of prinlinLT photo cariis, .uiil 000k ami pam|ihlet hiiulinj;.
Mr. I.aplante is a m m ofniniked exectiti\e ahility anil
sonnil iii'liiinent, ami for line typot^raphical work anil
plain anil oinaimntal hookhimlini,' tiie traile can linil no
more satisfictory istalilislimcnt than this, Imth as to prices
ami cliaraiier of work. Mr. I.:i|ilante is o!ilii;inj,' and
po)iular with all his m.iiiy patroii> anil is a prutninent im-mher
of the Typoj;ra|iIiical L'nion, St, Joseph Union ami St.
lean Haplisle Society.

MONTREAL TEMT, AWNING & TARPAULIN
COMPANY,

ONI" of the leailinj; cumcri
as the Montreal, Tent,
pniiy, whose otltce anil wareln
251 Coinniissioner Street, anil 1
is the popnlai manaj;er. Tlii?

sin this city is that known
\wninj;vv Taipaulin ('0111-
Use are situateil at 240 ,\
if which Mr. W. 11. Oriliin
Imsiness was istaMislinl

factnte to order or otherwise all kinds of canvas
^oods, cotnprisiiif^ sails, tents, awnings, taipaulins, horse
andwa^on covers, Ila^s and aprons, and can\as hose for
lire |iunioses, llays of all nations and made to any design,
also cork lenders, life hnoys and hells. They ni.ike a spe-
cially of yacht s.iils and tackle, and artistic wimloH shades,
and put up and take ilown store awnings, insuring
them at lowest rates. Hopes are spliced and hoist ropes
lilted, and tents, tarpaulins and llags are let out for hire,
while the prices are ixtiemely moder.ite. Messrs. I.Crowe
and M.Cirilliii were horn in lieland, and Mr. \V. II. lirif-
lin in (Juehec. Mr. t'rowe has resided in .Montreal since
1SS7, an<l was formerly in the grain and hay commission
husiiiess. Mr. (irilliii has lived in (,)uehec and .Montre.il
•to years. Mr. W. II. Criftin, manager, has resided in
Montreal since iSSj, where he is highly regarded in trade
circles for his just inelhuds. The telejihone call of the
ollice is No. 245s.

six years aL;o hy Messrs. Joseph Crowe, Michael and W'.ll.
(iriVlin. They occupy a four-storey and haSenunt linildi'ig
25x^11) fi.'et in area, and emjilo)" ten a^sist.mts, .and uiami-

ARTHUR GRAVEL.

fjNl', of the most successful Tattern and >hidel makers
^^ in the city of Moiitre. I is Mr. Artlmr Ciravel, whose
office and worksliop.s are situated at 14 HI. Ceorge >St.,
luted up with all modern tools and machinery operated, liy
steam power. This husiness was founded iS years ago hy
Mr. Joseph lies|, who coiiducled it till iS.Ss, when' Mr.
Arthur ( Iravel succeedeii. .Mr. ( iravel is an ahle inechanii .il
engineer, pattern and moilel maker and employs constantly
seven skilled mechanics, lie designs and manufactures
machines for turning out organ stops and rods, spinning
tops, druggists' hoxes, wood halls, Imttoii moulds, short
spiud'es for chairs and furniture, ornaments of all kinds,
Inislnngs for hohhiiis, handles of all kind-, telegraph anil
telephone pins, hat rack jiins, croi|uet malleis and slakes,
feather duster handles. Iiit-hrace handles and kiiohs, tent
huttons, ell. ,\ll patterns and machines )iioiluceil hy Mr.
Ciiavel have 110 superior in the maiket and liis iiatronage
now extends throughout Canada, the rnitcd States and
I'.nrope. Mr. Cr.uil i, a n.ilive of St. I elix de Valois,
l,iueliec, Inil has resided in Moulieal since hoyhood, nnd
was folmely employed with the hrm of V.. C. llilhert .V Co..
Montreal, lie is highly esteemed in manufacturing and
irade circles for his mechanical skill and is a prominent
mem her of the .\iti-.aii Soci. i\ .

G. H. DETLEFS.

XATHI'.I', the mannlaciuie of confectionery ha- always
'* heen an important hranch of imUislry in Montre.il,
marked iuipnuement has recently heen made in il, aiul
liming the last decade there have heen e-tahlished husiness
houses which have leplaced their much older competitors in

favor of tin ; i.hlic. .Amnnp; the younger concerns tli.at
ha\e heen making inVoads upiui the conservative charac-
teristics of those earlier in the held, is that of .Mr. li, 11.
Detlefs, at tile corni-r of St. Catherine and \ ictoria Streets.
This is one of the leading hakery, confectionery and ice
cream manufacturing concerns in the city. It was founiled
in 1SS3 hy Mr. Detlefs, a native of C.erm;-,ny, who came
to Montreal in th.at year, after a two years' residence in
I'hiladelphia. The prunises are very haiuUoiiiely litted up
and furuislicd, and cmni'rise a gmund lloor aiid hasenient,
the latter heing utilized lor manufacturing purposes, each
hav ing an area of 25 x 511 ft. The store is one of t-lic most
attractive in this fashiomihle i|uarter. It is (itted u]) with
large plate glass front, tiled tlooring, and electric lights,
and the ice cream jKirlors in the rear ha\ea seating capacity
of fifty. Mr. Detlefs makes all kinds of jilain and fancy
hread, cakes, p.ies and pastry, creams, jellies, russes,
ornamental wediling cakes, ices, car. dies and confei.'tioner)-,
of which he carries a large and freshly maile sto::k always
c.n hand. Ills ])atronage is high class and large, and his
house has gained a most enviable reputation for the excel-
lence anil inirity of its goods, as well as fur its moderate
prices. The telephone call is No. 40.Sv

CHARLAND & LAHAISE.

Apopnkil u| liol-liiiiig and fiiriiltuie 1 slalihsluiieni of
this .section oflhe cily, is that of Messrs. Charland A:
l.ahaise, situated at 3.) and ."iSSt. I.nwreiice Street, which
occupies three lloors and hasi.ment 30 x 'to fv i. The liu-i-
ness was inauguraled ten years since, and tliree years ago
the present proprietors. Win. Charland ami N. .\. l.ahaise
succeeded to tin- husiness. Mr. Charland is a nati\e of the
city of<Juehic, coming to Montreal ahout three' years age.
lor lifteeii years he was engaged in the ship hiiilding husi-
ness at his native city, t^Miehec. Mr, I.ahai-e was Ikiiii at
Ottawa, Ontario, hut has heen a nsidenl of'this cily for
twelve years, and was fornuily connected with thcMont-
iial police force in the capacity of detective, serving as such
for r ; eriod ol four years. This house carries a very large
and hne stock of household furniture and furnishings, in
eluding richly upholstered parlor and hedrooni .suites, side-
hoards, easy cliaiis, mirrms, etc., also picture frames,
childs' carriages. lam|'s and all that large class of goods
wliich belong to the trade. .Six persons are given employ-
ment and two teams. .Ml kinds of repairing and upholst-
ering is executed to order and in the very IjcsI style, ten
men being employed in the U]iIiolsteriug department, and
piices are moderate. -A line line of upliokstering goods is
carried in stock, jiatrons have a wide range to choose from,
and the house las acijuired a high reputation for the
superiority of its goods. Teleiihune call 1240,

24S

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

HENRY GRANT & SON.

ON'K of tliL' nuist ruli.ililo linns of inaniifacturinf; oili-
ci.iiis, watclimalaTs and jcwlIits in Monlrcat is
that of Henry Cirant iV S'ln, No. 72 IVa\<'r Hall, cur. Dor-
cheslt.T St. Tilt* Im.sinc.^s was c^tal'li^linl in 1S61 liy Mr.
Honry Ctaiil, and ten years .aj^o lie took liis son Mr. Sam-
uel S. Cirant in partnersln[). A large assjMment of line
jewelery, gold and siUer watches, speetacles, eye-gla>ses,
optical gooils, lie, is constantly carried. Mr. (irant is a
native of I'orlsnioulh, Kiigland, and has lieen a permanent
resident of Montreal since l8()I,and is an active l'"ree-
mason. His son and co-partner I'rof. Sanniel S. (Irant
was bom in Cardiff, Wales, and came here w itii his jiarents.
He is a graduate of Ur. liiicklin's College, 43nl Stieet,
New York, and suhsetjuently studied under the mo>t accuni-
]ilished opticians of I.ondoii, I'.nglaml. I'rof. Ciant is a
skilled t>ptician of distinction and is rect>gni/e<l as one of
the liesl sight specialists m .\inerica, and was awarded lirst
honor diploma at the tl[)lhaliiiic College. He is a niemher
iif the vesti)' and .Secretaiy anil Tn asurer of the Si.Uariliol-
oinew Keformed I'piscopal Church, cx-l'resideiu of the
Masonic liiiard of Relief, a I\oyal Arcii Mason and Knight
Templar. 1 le is sole proprietor of the ceiehrated diamond
lenses — registered — which are said to he the iiiosl aceuiate
and perfect in '.he wiprld. The line are the original falen-
lees of Ci rani's lii-focal spectacles. .\i scieiililic oplicians
and ophlliahni-ii tlie Messrs. CiraiU weie awarded lirst
prize in Montreal, r.'^>.,in 1S02. hioii/e medal, l.onduii,
Kngland, iShtt, and lu^t prize in New Voik in I.ScS;.

RAOUL RINFRET.

THIS genlleman is deserveilly iiromineiit and popular
as a civil engineer and land surveyor, and, although
he lias hut recently opened oflices in Montreal, his repula-
tion for ahilily and reliahle work had long preceded him in
ihis city. Mr. Uinfret was horn in St. Stanislas, Hue.,
and waseduc.iiid in tlie Terielionne College, snliM-iiuentlv
giaduating fiom McCdIl I'niversity with the degree of
H..\.S. liesides the ordinary course of civil engineering,
he has followed the advanced course of I"x,)desy and I'lac-
tical .Xstronomy. IK' sludied the profession ofci\il engin-
eering and land surveying under the most competent instruc-
tors, and C'lmnenceil husiness on his own account se\eial
years ago in the city of I^luehec. 'I'lie lidelily, accuracy,
and iH-rficlioii of his work lia'.e 1r come generally recognized,
and his inlluential and wi.lespread patronage almndantly
attests his |io|>iilailly and wiirth as an expert in his pro-
fession. He is constantly engaged upon large and import-
ant commissions, and among specimens o( his work may
be mentioned the engineering work for the Montreal
Park and Island Kailro.iil, engineering woik foi ilieUniaiio

\ ijuehec Railway, land surveying for the (JiuliPc I'rovincial
(;overinent,elc..elc. Limit ofs| ace prevents any detailed re-
ference to the long list of commissions executed by him in
laying out engineering woiks, building bridges, drains,
water-works, and as a land surveyor, but the works above
named are suliicienl endorsements of his ahilily, and his
repiitatii>n is lirinly eslabli^lied for prompt, reliable, and
faithful work. I le is a meiuher vi the Caiiailiaii Society oi
Civil Engineers, and a director of the Corjxiration of
Land Surveyors. His oflice is at 517 New York I.ife
liuilding,

A. KIRCHBERG.

A MnXC, the thoroughly reliable mantifarlurers of furs
^^ and fur gannmls in this city is Mr. A. Kirchheig,
whose otiice anil facloiy are located at 303 St. Innus street.
.Mr. Kirchlierg establishe<l his liusine.-,s six ycais ago, and
has rapiiUy built np a large and inlluential patronage
among llie retail dealers. .\lr. Kiichlierg is exclusively a
ina,...facturer and wholesale dealer of line furs and fur
gaiinenls. He buys large 'luanlities of skins from New
N'oik and Montreal, including mink, seal, bear, beaver,
etc.. aiul these he makes up to order for the retail dealers.
.\ leading si-ecialty is the making up of r.aw hirs to order,
deale-rs sending in large (piantities of furs which are manu-
factured into garments, caps, elr. Mr. Kirrliberg w:'S
born in Knrope and came to Miuitreal in I.S,X2, anil is a
man of exceptional biisini--s aljility. Thi' premises occu-
pied lor show and workrooms consist of one flat 40x75
feet in dimensions, an ample force of skilled hands are em-
ployed and the business is strictly under the exi»erienced
eye of Mr. Kirchberg. He is a proirinent member of the
.\.(hU.\V., and highly respecleil in trade circles, and has
l.ena Uov.d .Nrrh Sla-.m for lluhisl 37 years.

LORGE & CO.

fjXI' of the liist hatters and funieis in this city is Mr.
^^ li. li. I.oige. He is also one of the oldest and has
Iw-en estahlislie'l in business since 1S52, an<l occupiis twn
IliBirs l,5ix) si|uare feet in extent in the building No. 21
St. Lawrence St. Mr. I.orge imports direct from rnglaml.
I'rance and the United States the linest goods, and keeps
in slock a complete assortment of silk, derby, cloth and
Wool hats and caps, also ladies' and gentlemen'^ fur gar-
ments, r')bes, etc. He makes a special business of in.imi-
facturing furs to order, also nianufaclmiiig and repairing,
ami keeps in his employ ten expert hands, and can always
name pi ices that defy coin]iet:',ion. Mr. Lorge is a native
of llelgium and has been a resilient uf .Montreal since 1S50.
He is honorable anil reliable ill his dealings, and enjoys n
large patronage from the best classes of the community. lie

has always been recognized as a leading hatter .ind furrier,
and was awarded a hron/i' medal in IS('3, a diploma in
l.S.So, a bronze and a silver medal in 18S1, and a bronze
and two silver medals in lSS2atthe exhibitions held in
-Montreal fur the superiority of his goods over all competi-
tors.

PHILLIPS & McGOVERN.

^T()TK\V( )KTnVnmony tlio Ifiulin^dry aiul fancy (^(xkIs
^' cmiifiriunis in tliis section df Mnntical can l>e named
the well aitjininltd .sloro ul' Messrs. l'Iii]li|)s iV MrCiovtrn,
liicati'.i at 1805 and 1S67 Notre Daniu Street. Tliis lutnse
\\a> e^talili.slietl in 1S66 by S. 1). Ilanullon, and dnriiij;
lSi)2 till.' style was cliant^ed by the a<iniis>iun of Mr. I'liil-
lips to Ilaniilton A; I'liillips. In December iKmj Mr. Uatn-
illon rilirvd and the slylu Lliant;(.-d to tbat ul llic jirt-sent,
i'liillil)s\ M((iovern, 'I'hc .store oceiipits one Mat aiul a
lia.senient t aeh 35XUX) feet, and a stock tif $20,000 in value
N carried, and six clerks arc employed. 'I'lie trade is retail,
and tlu- litni is bnth iminnters and dealers in staple and
fancy dry L;<.ods, their line covering everything in tnie and
or<iinary drrss fabrics and fnrnisliin^s too ^reat in variety
for du-scription in a brief article. Indeetl it is .m) well and
favorably kiuiwn to the pulilic that detailed mention of t!ie
line of i;iK)ds handled is ipiite needless, and about every
article in (juality aiul kind, that is re<|\iisite to the wants of
l!ie people of the lioiiseiiold can I)e found here. Its
tradr is larj^e and prices rule as low as at any other rep-
utable estalilislnnent. Mr. riiillips wa-^ Imtn in Canada
and b«.c:nne a resident of Montual thiity years agij.
Mr. Mcliovern was born in Ireland, and came to Moii-
tieal when a boy. He was broUj^hl up from Iioyhood
to manhood by his uncle, Mr. I'lancis I>olan. the well-known
dry ^;onds man of Notre Dame Street, and alt-T leaving
his uncle he was for a loll j; lime with llenry Morgan iS:
( "0., this city, and has a long ex[)erience in the dry goods

hhr.

J. CRADOCK SIMPSON & CO.

On;-; of Ihrmo-! tiil.iM-lMms of t.-.d esuie and insur-
ance agents in Montreal isthat of Messrs. J, Cradock
Simpson iV Co., whose tiflices are at iSl St. (anics Street.
This bn,-»iness was eslabli^hed in lS7()by Mr. Simpson,
and si\ years ag<>he formed a p.iilnei-'hip witli Mr. II. I,.
rutnam under the present style. 'I'he lirm have foi sale firsl
el;is^ residences, good lionses, business j^roperties and desir-
able building 1 Ms, furnished and unfurnished houses, stores,
warehouses '':.t^, etc., in all parts of the city. They aK.)
hamlle and deal in improved and unimproved property, and
have nu'iiey in akund.mce to loan at thclowe.^l rales (ui
tirut mortgages. A sifccial business is made of managing

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properly for owners and Iruslocs, .ikn securing tcnanis,
atteniinjj to rtpairs, [..lyinj; i.ixls ili'. In-.iiiar.cc i. iil.^n
placcil in any of tlie r.lialile lairojiean, Aniericai\ anil
L'anailiaii com]>anios, anil sal.-', by aviction of real c^>late
are held every second Wednesday Mr. Simpson liefjan
business life in the employ of Norman lioothe, civil
engineer, anil was enjjaged on tlie surveys and in tlie con-
struet'on of tlie I'leslon ,V Herlin Railway from iS^e to 1S57.
Krom tSsS to 1S5C) lie was enj;ag.-d surveyint; (.'rown Lands,
and was employed in the I'ldihc WoiKs Ueiiartment from
lSf)0 to 1S64. His commercial caieei he^^an in the house
of licnnint; iS: Uaisalou, auctioneers. lie snlise(|iiently was
in the emiiloy of Mr. A. Canton, proiuietor of the Tan.ada
Marine Works, with whom he r' niainc.l a period of 13
years, lie was president of tlie Montreal Real I'state
Kxchan{;e Innu 1S90 to I.S()I. and is vice-president uf the
Province of (Quebec branch of the National Real Kstate
.Association of .America, i le is a memlier of the Hoard of
Trade and the (.'ily Club, and served in the council of the
lloaril of Tr.ade from iSiiI to lSiJ2 Mr. I'lUnam is a
native of Kingston, Ont., ami is .a prominent member of
the Hoard of Trade and the Keal Kslale ICxcliani^e.

JOHN SKEITH

ATIM 1; liotioreil and i.oteuoilhy jliaiinacy in Mon-
tre.d is that so long and so succes- fully condiicled bjr
.Mr. John ■>Ueitli, at No. 71 Richmond St., I'oiiit St.
Chaiies. Thi.-, is one of tlie oldest houses in its line in tlii»
Section of the city, and one of the most reliable. .Mr. Skeitli,
who was born in tlie I'lovince ofOntario, is a graduate of
ihe Ontario Collegeofl'liarmacy, a menibtr of the Montreal
College ol rharmaey, and the (^Hiebec riiannaceutical
.Association. 1 le inibarked in busiiiesson his own account
in lS7.i down tosvii, and twn years later be removed his
establishment to I'oint St. Charles, where lie has ever since
been located. Here heoccupie-. spacious and well appointed
premises, his store beingiuie ot the most attractive features
on Richmond street. A vast and varied stock is carried,
including the (inest drugs, medicines and clKuiicaK, pio-
ptietaiy remedies tdcsl.dili.shetl meiit and .vt.uuhud uputr
lion, pure medicinal wine-, licpiois and mineral waters;
essences and extracts, spii its anil alcohol, pharmaceutical
preparations in gieat variety, sanitary S|iec;alties, herbs,
iiarks, loots, toilet articles, )ierfMineiy. and fancy soaps; n
line a-sortment of brushes, sponges, chamois skins, and all
druggi-.ts' sundries. Special alt..ntion is given to com-
pounding piescriptioiis, which is done at any Imur.
Mr. Skeith is also postmaster of Point St, Charles,
apositioii which be lias most accejitably tilled during the
past iS years. He is a prominent and reliable niemljer of
ills profession, and a highly ri'si<'cteil citi/en.

PIGEON, GENDRON & CO.

ONE of the leading and most reliable wholesale grocery,
wine and liiiuor houses in .Montreal, is that of .Messrs.
Pigeon, Cieiidron iV ("o. whose ollicis and warc'-ousc are
situated at 2CJJ St. Paul and 51 Ciiiiimissioneis Streets.
This business was founded in iSS2byMr. .Alphonse Pigeon,
who conducted it till 1S92, \,hen Mr. C, S. (iendron became
a partner, the linn being known as Pigeon, Ciendron i^ I'o.
They have excellent connections in lairope, and iinpoit
direct from the most celebiated I'rencli, Cierman and laig-
lisli houses. The piremiscs comprise a large four storey and
basement building exteiuling to Commissioiitrs.^tvcet, and
the stock carried is representative of the choicest food
products, staple and fancy groceries, wines and liiiuors .Tiid
sundries from every (piarter of the globi'. .A specially is
made of leas, cotfees, wines and liiiuors, which cannot be
excelled anywluTc either as regards prices or tpiality. In
condiments, sauces, pickles, and full linis of lancy grocer-
ies, thisstoek cliallengcs coiniiarison with any in Montreal
for ]iurity, i|uality and general excellence, and the trade
extends throughout the Provinces of (Quebec and Ontario,
riiey employ ten clerks and assistants, and also h.ive
travelling salesmen ini the road. Messrs. Pigeon \ Cien-
dron are natives oftlie Province of f^hieliec, and arc widely
known in trade circles for their enterpiise and integrity.
Prom 1S66 to 1SS3 .Mr. Pigeon conducted a geni'ral store
at .\ssuinption, Hhnois, and is a ]iopiilar niember of th,-
( 'b.imli r if ( 'iimmrice.

H. H. CURTIS & CO.

0X1: of liie 11.11 t .ilily I'ohduiled 1 hanu.icii s in this cilv
is that i.f .Missrs. II. 11. Curtis iV Co., located at the
corner of HIemy and Slierbrooke Sts. It was foimded by
this gentleman somethirteen years agoon Si. Catherine St.,
having occupied the ]iresent location the past four yeais.
It is liaiidsomely lilleil up with large (date glass front show
windows and elegant llxlures, while the laboratory is llior-
i.ughly equipped with all the best and most iverfect appli-
ances. Two duly <|ualilied assistants are employed. A
large and varied stock is carried, embracing full linesof
pure frcsli drugs, medicines and chemicals of eveiydesclip-
tion, all the standard proprietary remedies of well known
merit, sanitary remedies, and pharmaceutical specialties,
■acids, etc., herbs, barks, .seeds, roots and kiiulied botan
ical products, pure atul medicinal wines, lit|uors .ind iiiiii-
eral waters, physicians and surgeons sup]lies, also toikt
aii'l fancy articles in gieat variety, such as perfumery, fancy
and medicatid soaps, brushes, combs, washes, lotions, oils,
powders, s}Hinges, chamois skins, as well as all other drug-
gist's sundries, .Mr. Curtis manufactures liis own standard
preparations, essences, extracts, tinctures, etc., theieby

securing absolute purity, and pliyiiician's prescriptions and
family recipes are compounded with the most care^ at all
hours of the day and night, only the purest ingredients
being used. .Mr. Curtis was born ill Sinicoe, Norfolk
County, Ontario, and has been a resident of .Montreal
twenty years. He is a graduate of the Ontario lollege of
I'h.ariii.icy, and a memUr of the <,)ueU'e Pharmaceutical
.Association and the Montreal Pharmaceutical A.ssockation.
He is highly iiidiirsed by the medical [irofession, and his
I'harmacy is in all respects a lirst-cla.ss and reliable one.

D MURPHY.

Tllldsl': is no man better luliiole lavorably known in
his line of business in lliis city, than is Mr. I). Mur-
I'liy, saddler and harness maker. The businevs was found-
ed twenty-live years ago, and was conducted on Notre
Haiiie Strtet uniil iS.Sb, when it was removed to its (iresent
location .S'o. 402 St. lames Street. Mr. Murphy does ex-
clusively a retail business which is piincipally in the city.
He occupies coimiiodious quarters 30x71; feet, apart of
which is used for his show n onis and the remainder for
maimfaeturing purposes and stock. He caniisastock ol
niamifactured and miniaiiufactured goods of the value of
,$10,000, and eiiiplojs twelve welltraiiied Moikma.i. The

JVIONTREAL.

stock of harness
([iiality. He abi

maieriaks is large and of the very best
carries aline of saddles, bridles collars,
d all horse furnishings. Harness, light and heavy, and
of all kinds, horse boots, hoise furnisliings, and specialties
are nianufacturcd Kith for the trade and to order. The
(|ualilyof his goods as well as Ihe workmanship, are not
excelled by any otlier bouse. Mr. Murphy himself 1 eiiig a
liraclical man at the business, and pei-onally ,su|'ervisis the
execution of all ordeis, while, in the matter of prices, they
aie moderate, goods and wotkmannhiii considered. Mr.
Murphy is a native of Canada and resident of this city for
tinrty-live years, well known, and a most genial gentleman,

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MOXTKl'AL, rill'. MF'IROPOLIS Ol' CANADA, 1 l.l.CS'lRA TKU.

J. H. WALKER.

TIIK art (.r lliL w
cult anil impnrtai
cnt;a^t'(i in it, Init few
realign) anil accuracy, a

s|M'cialiy, and nunc Imt
cslalili>lnncnt, au<l in
will he found |ir.'iu)'l in
was hnrn in lixland ai
Walker to Montreal in
designer aiul engraver
located on St. V'rancois

1 tngr.i\er is f-ne of tlu' lno^t ddii-
it in existenei.', Thotigh many are
attain tlie liigliest plane of artistic
nd it is a matter for congraliilalion
that Monlieal lias Ittcated in its
midst sucli an eminent and ae-
C(irniilislie<l artist as Mr. J, II.
W'allvcr, located in the (iu.irdian
Insurance ('»>. building No. iSi
Si. James , St. He is one of the
<tidest ilesigners and engra\ers in
Canada and has heen established
in this eily since 1S50. All classes
tif illusiialive work is turned out,
oriejnal drawings prejiareil and
line art engra\ing portraits is e\-
eeiUed in tiie highest style of the
art, also photos and map engraving
and engraving on iiietaK wliieli is a
perfei't work is allowed to Iea\e the
all his Iran^adions, .Mr. Walker
meeting obligations. .Mr. Walker
III came with hi> father. Dr. |olin
1S42 and is tlie recognized leading
in the city. He was ]'re\iously
Xavier si reel.

M. c gala:?neau.

Till ISI" who are ihorouglily conver>aiit with the details
of the business may be able tit keep the run of the
thousand and onearlicUs, that ^ince the miniiti sUb division
ol the Irade enler into the rei|uirenienls of the well ec|uipped
shoemaking shop, liut it isulteily iiupossilile for ihe layman
to do so. It is only by a careful inspection of.sueh an eslab-
li.sliment as that of .Mr. M. (', (iakiriunn, .No. 2711 Si.
I'au' street, that ainthing like a correct estimate can lie
for....,.l. These ]'remises, which comprise a three storey
building, iSx 120 feet in iliineiisions. contain a large stock
of all kindsofleallier. uppers, dressing, I. ices, shoe liiuiings,
and all the incideulal ailicles that make up the ei|iiipiueiit
of the best ipialily, at ]iriccs and teims satisfactory to the
trade. Mr. tialarnean established this business in iSho,
and he has since built up a trade which rovers all the Cana-
dian jirovinces and territories. Hi* is one of the hea\iist
wholesale and lelai! (leak rs in le.-illiir in the l>oiuinioii,
handling all grades, frvim the finest to the issuNtst, as well as
all shos slio|i supplies. Mr. Cialarneau makes a specially of
the best I'nglisii upjK'rs, in • liicli he has a large trad?.
Biiyinj; all his goudb at hrst hand, and in largi i|uaiitilies, he

i.s enabled toquote jiriecs ti> the trade which tie fy c. iiiipetitioii.
Mr. (iaiariiean is a native of I.'.Vssoniplion, this province,
and has been a resident of Montreal since I,Si;3. He is a
prominent figure in coinniereial clicks, and his financial
standing is of the highest. 'I'lie Pleplione call of his office

is 2<JZi.

N. SLOVES.

■T'llLKI' i^ no! .1 more popular esponent of the art of
^ diamond selling and m.uuifacturing line jewelry than
Mr. N. Slovi's, a >oung man possts>ing splendid at>i!iiii's.
.Mr. Sloves who was liorn in Russia where heliecamo jno-
ticient in Ills art has resided in Montreal six years, and
prior to engaging in business on hk^own account several
months ago v\as employed by Henry I'.irks iV Co., as
diamond seller. He is located at i.So^ Noire Dame St.,
where he occupies a fiat 15 .\ 51) feet in area, empkiys three
assistants and executes work with that skill his long ex-
perience enables him to exerci.se. Diamonds are .set soli-
taire and in cluster, jewelry of every lieseription is iiiami-
factured to order and particular atlenlioii is paid to repair-
ing clocks, watcher, and aNo ieweliy. .Mr. Sloves splendid
work is highly commended and he is v^ell and ]iojiularly
known.

MIRANDA & DIAZ.

Tp'oR tlie nianuLielure of a lusl ei.i--. giade of cigau,
^ exclusively from Havana Leaf, a newly established
and reliable linn in Montreal, is thai of Messrs. .Miranda iV
Dia.", whose salesroom and factory arc situated at I.Sot
Notre Dame SI. This business was estalilislied in I.S113,
the copartners being Messrs. C. ,\. Miranda \ K. U. Diaz,
who have apiioinli'd .Mr. V. ,\Ivare/ their nmnager. Mr.
.Vhare/, who w.is bom in Spain, is a Ihorcuighly, praclical
and exp' rt cigar maker, having spent se\en years in Cuba
in the cigar trade. The premises com]>rise two spacic .s
lloors Sox 30 feet in si/e, and here 15 skilled Spanish cigar
makers are employed, who were biought to Montreal from
Cuba. Messrs .\Iiranda i\ Dia? import diiecl from Cuba
the choicest Havana Leaf Tobacco, which is Used entirely
in the maiiuf.ieture of Iheir cigars. .\ specially is made of
the " Don .Mphoiise" cig.ir. wliich is uiniv .ailed for Iknor
and unalily, being a general fa\orite wherever iiilrodueed.
I Inly really superior cigars are manufactured, Ihe lowest
priced ones being JO cents. Tin- Ir ide is slriclly wholesale.
The firm's cigars are admirably suileil f.ir a first cki's club,
bar, restaurant and retail trade, and we predict for them
an ext(Misive deru.'irid, Messrs. Miranda ^x: Di.iz are
.Sjianiards and were formerly residents of (,"uba where they
\sere actively engagi'il in tlie manufacture of cigars.

ROBERT COX & CO.

'Mill", export busiiKssiit luijiiier foini^ one of the chief
^ industries in .Montreal l*i-day, and prominent among
the leading firms engaged in it is that of .Messrs. Koljcrt
Cox \ t"o., whose oiliee in Montreal is located at Kooin 1<),
209 Coiinuissioners Street. The firm also has a branch at
Kussell House, Ottawa, Ont., while its lieadi|uarters and
principal offices aresiluatid at 16 Canada Dock, I.iveriiool,
I'ngland. .Messrs. Kobcrl ("oXiVCo., were represented by
bri>keis in Canada for 22 years, but in iSyo they established
their present branch in Montreal, which has been under the
iiietgelic and able m.inagemenl of ,Mi. James Call since its
inception, who is v\ idely known in hiuiber circles. Mr.
Robert M. Cox esiablished this business in I.i\erpool in
1S70. .Mr. lolmson manages the business in Liverpool,
while Messrs. Kobt Cox \- Son visit Caiiada annually during
the shipping season, and return to Lngland every fall. Mr.
Call, by whein the t'anailiandiusiness is controlled is widely
known in trade circles for his ability and honorable busines.s
methods. He wasborn in I lull, Voiksliire, Lngland, but
lias resideil in Monlreal for the last 13 years, It years of
which he has been in the lumlier commission trade. Last
year the Montreal branch handled 2S.ooo.1xx) feet of choice
jiiiH' hiniber, which wasexportid to I'nglaiul. ( »nly steam-
ship lots ate forwarded and the greatest care is exeicised
b\ .Mr. Call to 1.1 1 p bis ,-hipinems hdly up to the standard.

MELDRUM BROS.

ONF of the old-established and reliable firms of the city
IS that ot Messrs. Meldrum liros., coal mercharit.s
and general carters, wluise office, yard and stables are
siluated at 32 Wellington Street, This business was founded
II) years ago by Messrs. K. iV Jas. Mcldrnni, who have
since secured a liberal and irillueiilial patronage. Messrs.
Mi'ldrum liros. deal largely in No\a Scoli;i, rennsyhania,
Scotch and I'nglish coal, and last year sold nearly loc.oixj
tons. Only the best grades of coal are handled, orders lor
atonorcar lots are j-roinplly filled at the lowest market
prices. Their y.irds lia\ean area iif 40,troo .stiuare feet,
and liny employ 75 nun and horses. Messrs. .Meldrum
r.ios,, do all the carting and iiaulirig for the .Mian Line,
the St. Lawrence .Sugar Uermi-rj-, Sir. Tames Kohinson,
.Messrs. IVck, lienny \ C., Royal I'.leciric Co., and other
reliable firms and companii s in the city. They likewise
have yards, elc, on .\(|ueduct Street and at Maisonneuve,
outside the citj', with a tolal area of 45,000 sipiare feet.
They were both born in Chateauguay < oiinty, Pro-
vince of i^luebec, but have lived in .Montreal for the last 35
years, where Uuy aie highly regaided in business circles,
and are popular meinbeis of the lioaril of Tiade and torn
lixchange. The telephone call of the office Is 742.

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MONTRKAL, Tlir, ?>IETROl'0LIS Ol" CANADA,

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JOHN A. RAFTER & CO.

ONT nril\L- most rclialile iiml [mixilar tv.\\ cMale ntjonn
mill v.ihinliir'; in M<imrr;il is Mr. Julin .A. K.ifur,
lic.id .Tiiil .nctivi' cci|inilni.T of llic lirinnf lulin A. Kafiir \
Ci)., whoSL' nHu'c-' ii -N'li. IKJM. l''r:im'iiis Nuvicr Strii.t. .\
(;cni'i:il irnl c'^lali.' li\i-iiiic-s is traiis.nitid, liiiying, silliii^;.
cxclioni^iii^ niul Uasini; lu>u-.cs ami laiul', icnliiii; innpcrly.
ciillcctini; Hills, iu(;otiaiiii|; loaiismi IidiuIs ami iiii'iti^am's,
etc. Ml. Kaflcr lias on liis Inn.Ks a lurj; list of ilij^iMy
Incatoil piojifrty f(»r salt' in all i>ai"ts of Ihc city, aril can
iilfcr Ihc licst imliiccnuiUs lo Iiuvlis. lie places i' vcsl-
iiiciits juilicinusly, also fmnis Ciiini'anics and syiu.icalcs,
luoUs after mining ]irii|ii.'rlius, huys and sells patents, etc.,
and t;ives Ills pcrsunal attention tn all inattcrs eiiltusted to
liiiii. lie is a (^enlleniaii of uni|iiestiiine<l reputation and
one in wlioiii the most iinjilicit coiilideiicc may he ]ilaced.
lie was I'lim in t'anada, and iswell and favorably known
in leal estate and linaiicial circles. I le has carried ihioiigli
successfully many larjje and important le.d i si ite Iransai ■
tiuns.

■et .

GEO. W. CAMERON.

AMON'l'i tlio-e ciie.!i;ed in siipplyiiif; the citi/ens of
Miinlrcal and \icinity with coal is -Mr. lieo. \V.
CanicroU, whose ot'lice is in the Mechanic's Institute lutild-
inj;, No. IK) St. I'eler St., and coal yards on DHawa St.
Mr. Cameron has lieeli estahlished in luisiness some ten or
twelve years, and In that time secured a lart^e i>atiima^e, and
every comeiiience is at hand for jacparini; coal for fainiiy
use and m.inufactmin^ purposes. .Mr. C.iineron iiu ats
and deals ill the hest i|ualilies of anthracite and liilu' nious
coal wliich is received ilirect from the mines and sold hy
the ton, car or cari;o, at the very lowest marUel quotations.
A numlier of hands is employed ahout the yard, and in tlie
liusy season from 20 to 25 deli\eiy wat^oiis. Orders are
tilled ludmplly. 'relepiione call ioJ4.\, aiid every attention
j^iveii iiatoiiis. lie IS well Kiiouiiiii till, cityin the coal
trade.

GEO. G. ROBINSON & CO.

PKOMINl A'T aniim); the princiiml houses in ^^ontrt■al,
eni;ai;ed ill the jeweliy trade is thai of Messrs. (leo.
(;. Kohinson \ Co., whose store is siluated at 2I('> St
lames Slieel. Mr. C. (i Kohiiison, who is sole pro
prietor, cstatili^hei! this hiisiness in lS.*<f), and his trade
wliicli is lelail, cMeiiils tlirouj;lioiit Canada. lie nnporls
diamonds to coiisiderahle cMeiit, huyiiij; the loose stones,
and seltuii; titeui in the liesl maimer aiul latest styles. Mr.
Kohinson occupies a sjiacious store 100x20 feet in si/e,
luted up in an ileganl and alliaelive maimer, and lli^

stock is on.' of the finest in the ciiy. and emliraces pold and
silver watches, Jewelry of the latest (lesif;ns and sha| es,
diamond i^oeds, locketSj rinj^s, chains, hi.acelets. oar liiijs,
jins, lace jiiiis, siKerware, marhle clocks, eye glasses,
opera j;lasses, etc. Mr. Kohinson 's workshop is situated on
llleuiy Street and lie employs 12 persons, the repairin^; of
hiu; walclies and jtwilry heiiiL^ a specialty, lie also iiiakis
a specially of ilianioiid floods, and imports from the most
noted I'riiich, Uiiti-h and .\mericau houses. Mr. Kohin-
son is widely known for his strict integrity, and lias evi:r
made it a rule to satisfy his custoniers uii the sound
doctrine of i;iving a o,.ud .l*>llai's worth f<ir a dollar.

STEWART & Mcdonald.

Wi; wishio lli;lk.- sptci.ll ItfilellCe ill this hisloiical
review to tin; I'aniL'Us liouse of Messrs. Stewart iV
Ml Don. lid, mannfaclurers and wholesale dealeis in sla] le
and fancy dry j^'oods, wh, .se Moiitieal ofliee is located ni
lf)2 St. lames Street. The Montreal hiancli wasopuud
fifteen yeais aj^i, -i-dis ,it present ciiiilrolkd hy Mi,
Kiiliert llariowir, who is liiohly esteemed for his ahility
and strict prol ity. lie si lis hy saiiiide, and the trade ot
his lirni now e.vtends thiou{;hout the entire l>otnmion
and Newfoundland. The husiiuss of Messrs. Stewait vV
McDonald was founiled in 1S26 at i;ki-j;ow, Scotland, hy
Messrs. K. It. Stewart and John McD'.iiald, i.i the retail
line. In iSjfitlKy emiiarked in tne wholesale trade, and
their liusiiKss now extends to all parts of the world. Their
warehouse in ( ilasL^ow lias an area of So, coo sipiare yards,
and they employ 2.000 persons. The stock in the ware-
house is valued at .$2. SiXJ.ooo. They have facloiles in Lon-
don, Leeds, I'reslon, l-Minhurjjh, Duhliii and Newiaslle,
and employ seventy Iravellini; salesmen, and have three
represiaitatives in New /ealaiid. Mr. K. Ilarrower, the
Montreal ai'i nt, was horn in (llasf;ow, Scotland, hut has
resided in Moutrial since t.'sSct. lie is an acli\e tnemher
of the Hoard of Tr.ide, and a hheral coiitrihutor to cliari-
tatile institutions, .such as the Montreal C^neral Hospital,
etc. I le is a nieiiilier of tin- Doinmion Conumrcial Tia-
vellers' .\ssocialitiii.

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JOHN EASTON MILLS WHITNEY

MK. jdllN i:.\sTii\ MILLS \VIIIT.\L\. win
sale leather meichalil. js the son of the late Mr. \.
S. Wliitne)', one of the pioiiei-is ofthe Lather tiade m
Canada, and one of the llist tmpoiteis of pn/e .Vjrshire
cattle for the purpose of iiuploviii}; the slock ol the country.
His ^;iandfatlier was the late jolin Kaston Mills, hanker,
lormeily mayor of Montreal, and inesident of the hi-t
lailway lunnini; lioin this iiiy to Si John's, (^)ue. Mi,

Whiincy was tducalcd at McC.ill Colltpe, MontrMi, ind
alteiwards finished his course of studies at the L'nivcrsily
of Camlirid;.;e, his orij^in.il intention heing to enter
the aiiny, hut his f.ather not r-.,nsentiiij; to this,,
he went into husincss in 1S74. In iSSi) the present
liusiness was formed of w eii he is the senior paitner.
Ill husincss circles lie is ■ ■' '■■ isteimed, and is con-
sidered most hoiioralile ami siraii;lifoiward in all his
dealii'.i;s, the result of which is thai lie has estahlished a
sound and llourishiny trade. It is in the social anil liter-
ary world however, 'that Mr, WliiliKy, is hest known and
where lie is hiijhly ai'preciaied. He is a freiiuent conlri-
liiitor to the daily press on iiiiporlant current eveiils, ard
has written several small lileiary works, one of which is an
inleieslinj; account of his cruise in his live ton y.icht "l.ury-
dice" in thesunmier of jSSo. lie has held commissions in
the Canadian militia, and saw active service during; tlif
I'enian Kaid of I.Soh and l.*J;o. He married the dauolilfr
of 'lie 1. lie Siiivevor-I iiiieial Houchelte and sister of Lady
shea, wife of llie Cioveinoi of the Haliauias.

WINDSOR COFFEE AND SPICE STEAM
MILLS.

Mii\TKr.\L is to he coii(^ratulaled on | ossessiii; so
well couditcteil an enterprise as the Windsor, Coffee
and Spice Steam Mills, located ai 573 St. I'aul St., whose
products to-day stand uiiiivalleil for superior exci Heme,
and high (;iade iiualiiy. The Imsiness was eMahlished 25
yearsago hy the senior mcmher ofthe present liim. Mr. S.
Marrotte, who was afteiwaids succeeded hy the linn ol
Murray >t Marrotte, For a number of years afterwards
Mr, Marrotle was a^ain alone, and in I.Stit the present
(inn of Marrotte, Le lilaiic A Co.. was formed. The
mills have a capacity of (;iiiidinj; 5<x) Ihsof coffee per h.our,
and iliL linn are ainoiii; llie laifji si iin]ioiKrs iiitheiilyol
coffees, which are caiefiilly ground and ^nanulaud
and I'lit up for the tiade. They are also l.irfje import
ers of mace, nulniij^s, cinnamon, cloves, laiuacia and
.\fiican !,'ini;er, allspice, white and Mack pepper, cay-
enne, niustaid, mixed spice, cream taitar, linseed, soda,
sulphur, saltpetre, horax, j;roiiiid rice, vinej;ar and teas;
cotiees, peanuts and cocoa, are caicfully roysted for the
tiade. Mr. S. .Marrotte was horn in liuilinyloii, Vl.,
r.S. A., anil came to Montreal thirty years ai;o, while his
) .irlm r. Mr. Joseph Le lilaiic, is a native of Montreal, and
for lit'ieen years was easnier of the Canadian L\|iress Co.
Mr. Marrot'e is a member of the Chamher of Commerce,
while holh partners are memhers of the I' reach Canadian
Hoard of Trade, and lii(;hly respected in the leadini; roin-
niercial and tiiiamial i ircles of Montical, The telt|ihoie
iiinuher of the I "Ue is 1001;.

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FRANK POWER.

A MONTi tlinsi- wlm liavL' attaiiucl dUlmclioii, and
^^ moriicd rci-uj^nitiun in tlic retail Ixiut and siioc busi-
ness is Mr. !'"rank I'nwer, wliose liandsonro store is eligibly
located at No. 1S40 Nutre Uai-ie St., two dimrs east uf
Mcdill, wliicli was estaMi>lR-d In iSSS. Tlie stiiro is spa-
cit>us, 30x40 fiel ill iliniensittns. Tile Cixtures and fittings
are lirst-class in every particular and tlie stock carrii.il
cmlir.ices llie finest bouts, slmes, slijipers, etc., for lailies'
and [gentlemen,. .\ specially beini; made of Ladies' and
cbildren's footgear, and everything; tlial tlie most fastiilious
could re(|\iire is kept in stock. This lioUseisthe ]tioneir
one in Montreal, thai undertook to sell first-class poods at
reasonable jirices, and the success of this venture is piroven
by the patronaj^e now enjoyed, the house being to-day the
reeoj^iii/ed headquarters for fashi*uiable t^tjodM of stamlaid
i|ualiliesat lowest prices. Mr. I'ower brings long jiractical
experietice to bear in the conduct of his business. l'\n
several years be helil a responsible position in the large
wholesale boot and shoe bouses of l.endu ..^ l-rere, where Ik
gained an intimate knowledge of the business. lie is
native of this city, young, active, enterpiising and popul. .
.As a niercliint he is held in higli esteem by those having
relations with him as\\ell as socially, and we lake pleasuie
in coniinen'ling this eslablishment to our readers, as one
well wi.nliy their suj'port :v>il pal r.i|l:i!'".

THE CITY ICE COMPANY.

TIIF oldest and innsl reliable concern in its line in tli.
city of Montreal is the City Ice (\im]iany, whose
head oliices are located at No. 26 X'icloria Sipiare. This
extensive liusiness was fouiulid in 1S42 by Mr. .Mfred M.
Savage, who was succeetled by Messrs. I.amplough, iV ('ani]>-
Ik.I1 .and n. Morrice & Co, I'ventually in I.SSS Messrs. K,
.\, lieckel iX: Co., became the proprietors. .Mr. 1\, .\. Ileekel
was born in Scotland, and came to C'ana<la when a boy. He
is a self-made man, and is one of Montreal's public spirited
(ili/eiis. Mr. lleeket had sullicienl inlliu-nee to get a by-
law passed prohibiting ice being cut on the canal as form-
erly e 1 account of its iniiniriiies. This has been of great
advantage to all classes, as ice dealers are now coiiiiH.-lled
to olitain their supplies from purer sources. The City Ice
Company cut i its ice on the St. Lawrence, above Victoria
Uridge, which is considereil llie best and |jurest place in
the river. It einplciys fifty men and fifteen wagons and
carts deli\ering ice in the city and its suburbs, and its ice
houses are located at Atwater Avenue, Hasiii St., Notre
DaiueSt., west, and William Street. These icehouses
have a cajiacity of 25,ckx) tons, and the utmost care is
I.-iken Ihat none but first-.'lass ice should be stored. The
eonipanv makes siieeial .irr.ingemeuls fvir yeaily suppljing
the Windsor Hotel, Ontario Navigation Co., and Cnn.adian

I'acilic Kailwny, etc., and the three largist steamship
lines Coming to this port. .Mr. K. .\. lleeket is well known
in musical circles, and is a inemher of the Hoard of(io^er-
norsofthe Ciiy Hospital. He holds the rank of major of
the volunteers, and seived the coiunry (hiring the 1-eiiiaii

trouble, etc.

M. FERON& SON .
IjNI-; of the oiliest and most ]iromiiient undertakers and
^^ embalmers in this city is Mr. M. heron, who has been
established 25 years, and is localeil at No. So SI. ,\nioine
.St. A large sli>ck is cairied of caskets, colTms ami funeral
furnishings, and t;\'erythiiig is provideil for jue.serving and
embalming. The linn own four handsome hearses and
four horses, and without exception their eslabliiliment is
one of the best etjuii'ped of the kind in the city. The
firm know every want lor the arrangeineiil of hmerals, and
'le delicacy ami Ihoroughness v\ it h which e\eiy detail is
executed is a source o*" .satisfaction to bereaved families and
friemls. Mr. heron wasbornin Irel.ind and came here in
1S46 at the age (*f ten, and throughout his long business
career has always enjoyed the regard of his fellow citizens.
His son and co-iiartner. Mr. Kraiik M, l-'eioii, was born in
this city. He is a graduate of the Oriental Schoid for
l-'mbalniing He is now attending MeCill College st-.i'lyiiig
for tin- nuilie.il |'iofts~ion.

BANQUE D HOCHELAGA.

(^Nl-: ol llie grL.il lip,ii,e;.il i: ! it ut 10; , c I' the riinim-
^^ offjuebec is the lialKiue 1 >'l lochelagn, which was 01 -
gani?e(l ill 1S72, and has always been a popular favorite with
business men. The annual statenient, dated May 3isl,
IS<I3, sliows assets of $4,801,520, of which ,$2,537,<)Ij5
represent notes discounled ; $1,0.(0,010, call loans , $50,
OCX5 loans to llie rrovineial (.iovermiieiil on demand ; and
other items al' of the most satisfactory character, there
being npwarils of half a million of cash always held to meet
cheques, and it has $21 22,032 of assets alwajs imnudi-
ately a\ailab'e, without counting the discounled Holes fall-
ing due. It has a note circulation of $5.85, Si. S ; and .$2,-
523,011 of dejiosits bearing interest, with $(h)-,U)4 ( f de-
posits payable on call. The bank has a ]'aid up capital of
$7IO,cxx)| while the ri serve fund now amounts to the mag-
nificent sum of .$230,000, besides an additional amount
creiliterl lo prolil and loss. The nel prolils for the year
ending .May 31.st, 1S113, were $84,17.1, lo which was added
a balance at prolil and loss from lSg2 of $2,504. Out of
the total two i''viili'iiils of 3 per cent, each were paid, and a
iMniis • '■ ." ■ ae.o declared, while $3,000 was carried

tc •' V'- ' and $!,lS2 to the Kmployees ( luar-

ar: .1. .' . , N . ^.i. ( iiarles, the President, is an

,1 vil \ ofTi.ade, .Mr. Koheil Itecker-

f .ij i. ..s liorn in Kingston, f Inl., in

i>42, coming to Montreal in 1S59. lie was educated at
St. Louis de (lon/.ague College, BeauhaiiKtis, and first
(^ulllnencL(l business in St. Ann's Market. In 1.S76 he
went ill the li\e slock exjuirt trade, and has been deservedl)
successful, lie is one of the organizers of the Doniinion
.Mialloirs and Slock Nard Company, and .ilso of the Live
Stock Insmance Company. He was akso one of Iheorgan-
i.'ers of ihe .\ilironack vV Si. Lawrence Ka|iid's Tourisl's
Line, and is interested in Ihe .Montreal Street Kailway
Company and several suburban lines. He .served in the
Council as a School t'omniissioner of Si, Henri and also
Ste. Ciinegonde. He has been a inemher of the lioard of
Trade since 1SS5, and served two years on its Council.

OCTAVIUS NEWCOMBE & CO.

Ik N<)T1"|) house in Canada engaged in llie nianufac-
^^ lure of grand, square and upright pianos is that of
Oetavius Xeucoiiibe iV Co., whose headquarters and fac-
tory are 121 lo 121) HelKvoods ave. Toronto, and branches
in .Montreal, Ottawa and Winnipeg. Thelioii.se liasbeen
established twenty years and numerous medals have been
awarded ihe celebrated instruiiienls. \l IheCreal World's
fair held in Chicago they were bioiighl into direct coniiieti-
tion with the best )>iaiii s made in Ihe world, and were
awarded medalsanddiiilomas for superiority in every respect.
The branch house in this cily was estahlisheil four years
ago and is under tlie man.agement of .Mr. Cliesley Woods,
who is well and favorably known in Ike piano business,
having previously been wiili I)e/ouehe \ .Alwater and
(leo. ,L Sheppard. The warerooms are centrally located
at 2344 St, Catherine St., and a full assortment of llie
now famous Newcomlie pianos are displayed and can be
bought at veiy moderate prices for cash or on inslalnienls.
Tuning and repairing pianos is attended lowilli accuracy
and skill, and jiianos are moved at short iiolice. .Mr.
Woods, who was born in St. lohn, Newfoundland, has
lesided in Montreal se\en years, and is \eiy popular in the
hist busiiies.s and social circles.

MIGNAULT & BELANGER.

'I 'II IS firm was established in iSSli and is now in pos-
■*• sessionof a large business. The gentlenu n coinjiris-
ingtlie linn are Mr, I, O. C. Mignault, li.A.C.L., anil
Mr. lancst lielanger, 'C.i:. \ I'.L.S. Mi. Mignault has
had a large experience chielly in bydr.iulic engineering. He
began his pnifessional career wilh the lale Mr. Tlionias
Ciuerili, (".L., among the woiks on which he liasbeen
cng.ageil may lie mentioned the following : I lyiliongraiiliic
survey of llie Vamaska River, llydrongraphic survey of the
l'p)x'r Ottawa and Lake Temiscominque, outlets of Lake
Si. lohn, designs for I'ml of Keluge. I .a 1 oitue: enlaige
inent of harbor, (,'oteau Landingi wharves. Lake St. John!

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channel work's, Klv. ilii Nonl. Ilyilmnjjrajiliic ruconnoiss-
anceofllie Ci.itincau ami upper waters uf llie Ottawa Val-
ley, wliarves ami iron lirlilge, Kiv. lies I'rairies. Ilydron-
jrraphic survey of Lakes Sinicoe and Coueliieliing. Mr.
Uelan^er lias lUme consiiletalilc railroad work, among
olliers may l>c mentioned the dreat Northern U.K., and
Montreal lV Western. He has also taken part in the llyd-
ronj;ra]ihic reeonnoissancu of the (latineauand the 1,'pper
tlttawa ; and several hydronyraphie surveys in the River
St. Lawrence, lie completed a short time a(;o for the
Provincial tlovernnient the survey of Kiv. Trenehe a tri-
Imtaryofthe St. Maurice. Heis now en);ai,'ed ill prepar-
inj; plans and desijjus for the Mereliant's Telephone Co. of
this city, and for various hridj^'^s in the Province of(,)ueliec.
The Hrm has also a larfje land surveying practice, and a
special department with a|;encies ahroad for all kinds of
patent work. They are also solicitors of patents for Can-
ada and foreli;n countries. Mr. Mij^nault was horn and
raised in this city, and is a (graduate of Mcdill I'niversity.
lie went to Paris. Krance, to study hydraulics, and was
suljse(iuenlly employed on railro.ad and pulilic works at Ot-
tawa. Mr. Helant;er was horn in (^ueliec and came to
M<mtreal when he was 17 years old, and is a grailuale of
the Polytechnic School, class uf 'S5, and was emiiloyed in
the department of I'ulilic Works at (ittawa. He is a mem-
her of " I-e Club Canadien," the "Metropolitan Club" »nd
the "Militarv Institute." Their olticiK are inUv^ New Vork

I.ife liuildiui:,

J. S. THOMPSON & CO.

Till', firm uf I , S, Thompson N: C..., is one of the niosi
prominent as well as the most trustworthy of the
real estate dealers in Montreal. They were for a number
of years propri'.'toi.. ofthedrand Central .\uetiun Kooms
at 241 and 245 St. James Street, and in iSSy > mliarKe<l in
real estate operations, and have since occupieil a liaudsome
suite of oll'iees, .No. 1S4 on the same street. They have up-
on their Imoks at all times descriptions of houses, lots, sub-
luban prt»pi'rty, business blocks, farms, etc., for sale or ex-
cliani;e, valueil at from $!oo,ixx) to $40O,(-XXi and are en-
allied to offer conservative investors the best possible
iiarj;ains that are gunrauteed to produce a steady income
and prospective increase in value. They also speculate in
real estate and buy and sell !ar^;ely on their own account.
Mr. Thompson, head of the firm and .active co-partner i.s a
thoroU(;h (juing business nuin and lias earned a liigli repu-
tation for'aecurate iudi;meut and has tlie fullest confidence
nf all liavini; dealings with the (11 m. He was born in
Scotland, and came liere when a boy lifty years aj;o. He
was eilucated in the scIkhiIs in this city and is widely and
pnmiineiitly known, and his sound iudi;ment and judicious
advice may be implicitly relied on. He is a i roininent
member of the Uoaoi of Trade.

McCASKlLL, DOUGALL & CO.

A PR0.\IIM:\1' ami reliable house in the city of
^^ Montieal eu(;a[;ed in the manuf.icture of varnishes
japans ami colors is the (inn of Messrs. McCaskill, Doiij^all
iV Co., whose olllce is located at 30 St. John Street,
Waddell I'uildini; This important industry was estab-
lished in 1874 hy'.Mr. I>. •\. MeCaskill, who conducted it
till lSiJ2wlien Mr. James. S. X. Dougall became a partner,
the firm after his admission lieiuj; known by the title of
.McCaskill, I)ou|;all t\; Co. Tile f.actory of the firm is
situated at Ste. Cunetjonde, P. (J. They manufacture a full
line of coach, railway, cabinet and other \arnislies, japans,
etc., the larger portion of their business being in railway
and fine coach goods, and the higher grades of cabinet
varnishes. They employ a large staff in the diiferent de-
partments and supply the C, P. R., and G. T. K., and
carry a heavy stock in tlicir city warehouse.

HIRAM LEVY.

A Wl'l.l, known liou^e in this city well deserving men-
^^ tion is that of Mr. Hiram Levy, importer of tailors'
trimm ngs, fancy goods and manufacturer of shirts and
overalls. .Mr. Levy was born in Poland, and came to Can-
ada twenty years ago, and for some time was engaged in
business at \Vaterloo, P.<,h He has resided in .Montreal
and established in his [iresent business since 1S84, and
from the start his career has been a successful one. He is
located at 450 St. Paul .Street, where he occupies three tloors
each 20x50 feet, and a large assortme-nt <if tailors' trim-
mings and fancy goods is kept in stock, also a full line of
overalls and shirts of his own prtiduction. He employs a
number of hands and catr ahvays otter the best inducements
to the trade in i|uality of goods and prices. .Mr, Levy is
an upright ^\\v\ reliable business man of umiuestioned repu-
tation, and is well ami favorably known in the best ctim-
niercial circles. He is an active member of the A.tJ.U.W.

HEARN & hXrRISON.

' I ' II I', repiesenlative and most noted lirm in the city of
•*" Mtmtreal actively engng(.d in the manufacture and
sale of optical and mathematical instruments, etc., is that
of Messrs. Ilearn Ov Harrison, whose salesrixims and work-
shops are situated at 1640 and 1642 N'otre Hame st. Mr.
C'liarles Ilearn fust began business in Toronto in 1S57, and
in 1S51J removed it to Mnntreal. In iSfiq the business
passed into the hands of Mrs. S. W. Harrison, who has
since coudueled it under the style of Ilearn \ Harrison.
The premises occupied comprise a commodious fuur story
and basement building, 30X 30 feet in area, which they
li.ave occupied thirty -three years, the first floor being
devoted to offices and show room, the seconrl and tliiril
floors to stock, while the fourth floor is utilized for work-

shops, Messrs. Ilctrn tt Il.irrison manufacture optica
instruments, and have been awanled medals at the Pliila-
ilel|)liia and Paris Kxpositions, for the superiority and
intrinsic merits of their jiroductions. They also carry a
well-selected and clioic sti'Ck of imported optical, inatlie-
niatlcal and surveying instruments, magic lanterns,
photographic cameras and suiiplies, nautical and philoso-
l:liical instruments, galvanic batteries, telegraph instru-
ments, electric m.achines, air pumps, stereoscopes, opera
glasses, eye glasses, field and marine glasses, thernium-

ctcrs, harnmLters, levelling uhI.s, siiip compasses, tic,
wliich are offorctl to cu-^tonicrs al extrfmcly low prices.
A munlpiT of hij^lily skillnl wnrKimii is ciiiployt<l, ami
tliu trade, wliicli is I'oth wholesali- and retail, extends
thrnin^liont tlie tntire Ooininion. Tins is tlie oldest lioiise
of the kind in Muntrcal and Canada, ami its trade is
stt-adily increasing. IV-rsons requiring oiiticfil or scien-
til:c instruments of any kind .sliou'.d patroni/c- tliis relia!)le
house, wliich offers advantages very diOicult to lie
accordcil elsewhere. Sn|>erior illustrated catali>gnes arc
issued, which are forwarded promptly upon api>licalion.

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MONTKKAL, 11 IK MK IRc )1'UL1S Ol" lAXADA. ILLL'STRA ri'.D.

L. COHEN & SON

fjne of tlic l.irgL'st anil most im|n)riaiu hr.uscs in Moiit-
^^ real, ilcaliiij; in fminilry facini^s ami siipplius, as well
as coal, coke and ninuldin^' sand, is tliat (if I.. 0>ln.'n .V
Sun, wluisu olilcc- anil yards arc lucntcd at 36 I'rincc Mrnl
and mill at 17 Millstixx'!. Tin 'mivinuss was rslablisln.d

..EN^s Clean Coal

"5 DRY QJT WOOD

olish

ti-n years ajjii liy llu- tinn I'f l.ee \ (uhen. In 1SS7 tliisCL'.
partncraiiip was di^Milved, and Mr. (ulicn's sun, Mr. I.yuii
Cohen, entered the tinn. The yards located un Prince
street, cover an area cjf 30,000 S(|uare feet, and are amoni;
the larj;est itr the city, ha\inj; a cajiacily tif 10,000 tons.
I'or the |iist three years the hrjn have lieen svi|i|ilyinj,' tlie
city waterworks, the city hall, ami other cily huihiiiti^s
with cual. L'liwards uf lliirty live men and thnty horses

are cmiiloyid. The linn handled in 1S02 over 20,000 tons
of coal. They make a specialty of handlinjx dial and coke
for foiiiulry use, sncli as I.eliitJih coal and American
coke. They also handle extensively. Nova Scotia, I'jiL;hsh,
Scotch. Welsh and .American coals for steam anil household
Use. Their mill, fieatiil on Mill street, ocrupies a three-
story lirick Inuldin^, aiul the hiin are to-ilay the largest
manufacturers in the Duminion of foundry facings atid sup-

plies, iiu lulling sea Coal facing, c.uhoni/ed had. mineial facing
tor niacliinery and jjcneial luedimu w oik ; X. X. \. s'.-ive
plate, |iure charcoal, carefully .selected and specially yiound
for returninjj jiatteriis, preparei-l cliarcoal for ^enetal
foundry work : aNo silver lead soapstune, I'lerman Mack
lead, Nova Scotia \ihunIu};o, inire Ceylon pUmdiago,
electrolypin^ phniil'aj;o, inouldinj^ sand, sour tlour, tiie
ilay, stove putty, slo\e cement, stove polish, peerles-, paste
polish, crucibles, lire lirick and nioiilil. rs' tools. This linn
puts nothinj,' hut well tested yoods on the market, which
canntit fail in satisiyinj; the most cxaetini^ rei|uiremenls.
Mi. I.az.irus Cohen, the si ninr mcmher of tljeliiiu, was
horn in I'oland, and came to Montreal lwent)-une years
a^M. He is an intlueiitial memlier uf a number uf social
and charitalile societies, ha\ in^ lieen selected as delej;atc
to interview Haron Ilirsch and Kothscliild with a \ iew' to
furtliering coloni.'atlon in tlie Can.ulian North-West. His
son, Mr. I.yon Cohe)!, came to Montreal witli his father in
I.S72. He is one of <iur most alile and promising; youu},'
liusiness men. .Messrs. Colien Ov Sun are puttini; on the
market a new stove polish, known as I', 1'. 1'., wliich
promises to excel eveiythint; idOierto olfered for sale.

DORVAL& LEVEILLE.

L^KOM IMl.NT amoni; tlie lehalile tlinis cn(;aj;cd in
•^ liook-hindini,' in Ihecily is that of Messrs. Dorval >S:
I.eveille, whose oltice and workroonis are
situaKil at lOoI Notre I lame St. liotli
]>artners who ha\e been in liusiness jire-
viiiuslyun their own account, estalilished
this inihisliy in iSoj, and already ha^e
secured a liberal and inlluential patronage.
Messrs. Dorval .S: I.eveille turn out only
lirsl-class handwork, and dowork mr such
prominent houses as iiishop \- Co., I.itho-
i;raphirs ; I.ali.ittin l.ithojjraphmj; Co.,
Morton, l'hihps\Co., John Lovelllv Co.,
Koliert .Miller, C.ran};er Vrcres, C.idieux \
Dernue, etc. They ein]iloy con.stantly ti n
lirst-class workmen, and 'lookdiindiiii; in
every style isexecuted in tlie inost elalmrale
styles of linish in moroico, calf, Russiaaiid
veKet, while sjH'jial care and attention are
pJM'n to liindinf^ editions in calf and morocco. Teisons
resiilini; at a distance from Montreal will Imd it greatly to
their advantaije to pack and direct their books to this
resiioiisilile lirm, siatini; styleof liindiiii; rii|uireil, or seiiiliiif;
a volume that they lia\e had pre\iiiusly hound as a sample.
(Orders are imnndialely ntlended to, while the prices i|Uoteil
for all work are extremely moderate. Messrs. DorvaKS;
l,e\eille are natives of Montreal, aiul active nii-mlieis of the

Cosmopolitan I Irder u( Foresters. Mj. I.eveille studied
l^ilding in I'aris for two years, and was foimeily in 'he
emplo) nient of Scnecoril iS; Mis, Montreal,

G. A. CAMERON.

UrsIXI'.SS and the methods .adopted in its conduct tri
•^^ >uliject to uncea.sint; change. The manufacturer's
agent ]ilays an impoitant part in the industiiesof tu-tlay,
being the avenue uf sale and the cuimecting link between
tile producer and consumer. A welbknown house engaged
in this hue in this e. y is that of Mr. C. A. Cameron, of
No. 43 St. Sacrament St. .\lr. Cameron fouiuied his busi-
ness here some ten years ago, hut previous to that had
been for fifteen years in the wlitilesale dry goods tiadeon
his own account, being a member of the late litni of Cassils
\ Cameron. He represents someofllie leading manufac-
turers of dress goods, staple and fancy thy goods, liosiery,
etc. His business is \ety large, wholesale only, ami by
sample to the tr.ade in the Pominion. 'I'helu.usis he repre-
siiits are well known as manufacturing only the liist ipiality
ofgiKsb, and he Is to be congratulated upon being selected
to control their luoducls. The growth and piosperity of
this house are tally commensurate willi the energy and eiiter-
piiseofits f under, who is prompt, lilieral aiidenter|aising,
never tinsolicitous for the benefit of patrons, and always
pre]iareil tmiffer aiKnntages in keeping with his reputation.
He is a native of Ontario, but has resided here a mimlier of
years. He bears a high reputation in the best commercial
circles, is a member of the iioard of Trade, an active
bioiher uftlie Masonic Drder, belongs to St. .Xndiew's
Society, and is also iilentilied with the Dominion Coirnner-
cial Travellers' Association.

C. J. W. DAVIES.

AMONti tiiose pioniineiitl) known in the diy gooiK
traih' in this city is Mr. C. I. W. Davies, with oftiee
No. 14, in the Norilheimer building on St. lames St. .Mr.
Davies has been a resident of .Montreal since iSSd, and (or
a pcrioil of nearly six years was agtnt ftir the late linn of
Leaf \ Co., of l.ouiloii, but since lSo2 has lepreseiited the
islahlislied and reliable firm of lliadbuiy. liieatorex iV Co.,
of the same city, and has brandies in Toronto, ( Int., St.
lohn, N.Ii., and \icloria, li.('. He handles a general
tin.- of liritish, l-'rencb and Cernian dry goods, and orders
are filled and delivered at the lowest i|uolations. Mr. Davies
was horn and raised in London, l!nglaiid, and has had a
long and valuable experience in the dry goods trade. He
is well and prominently known ill the lust commercial
circles, and is a gentleman uf hi^h btanding in the com-
inuiiity.

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

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JOS. A. MERCIER.

TlIF" arcliilcctiirnl profession is well rci,rcscntcil in lliis
city l>y many sUiHiil gLMUlcnicn aniiinj; wlium Mr.
lus. A. .Mi-'rciur lioMs n iitnniini-iit place. IIo was liorn
iiere nnci lias always ilevcilid liis time ami talents lolliis
profes>,iiin. lie lias been eslahlislied 24 years, amlinlliat
lime drew the plans and superiniended tlie cimstriu'ticin uf
many line Imililinjjs and lianilsiime residences in tliis city
and vicinity ; amon^; llicm l.aCruix Imildinjjs, SlieiliriHike
and St. Hubert St.; I'ire Sl.atiun at ruiiite St. Cliarles, one
of the liiie-,t in Montreal ; ten resideiiceson St. llidieil St.,
the I'resliylcrian church at St. Ilenriile Mascoiiclie, and
many others. Mr. .Mercier occnpies a liandsome suite of
oliices located at iSdl Si. Catherine St., and al.so yives
atlenliun to measuring; artilicer's work, and makes a speci-
alty for aiproprialion. He is a gentleman of superior
executive ahdilies, and as an architect, valuator and meas-
urer, has achieved a wide reiintatlon. Mr. Merciei is well
known in this city, and his splendiil ipialilicat ions specially
recommend him to all coiileni|ilalinj; the erection ol build-

iny-iofany d' ^criplion.

GEO. HENDERS.

ON'V? of the best kno«n^as, sle.im and hot water litter^,
sanitary plumbers and bell liani;ers in Montreal is
Mr. (ieor^e 1 lenders, whose office, store and workshop is
at 377 Si. Lawrence .\lain St. Mr. Ilei.ders, wliowas
iKirn in Ireland, where he learned his trade, lias resided in
tliiscity25 years, anil e.^lablislied in business since ISSS.
lie makes a s]tecialty of sanitary work and fituiig up build-
ings ami dwellini;s for the introduction of water, gas and
steam, and hot water lor heating purposes, also puts up
liells. annunciators, i'tc. He is also i>rompt arnl reliable in
making repairs anil doing general jolibing. .Skilled work-
men only are e'n).loyeil, and all work is eMculed under
.Mr. [lenders' immediate supervision and wanantnl in eveiy
respect, lie carries a full stock of hliings and supplies,
gas (ixinres, chandeliers, liracUels, etc., and isalnay^ prt-
I'ared to furnish estimates and execute work in the best and
most satisfactory manner.

C. E COLSON.

OXl'of tlic oldest estal.li.^hed and mosi noted M.iiiu-
ficturers agents in llie city of Montreal is Mr. ('. !■:.
Colsoii, whose oflice is located at 22 St. John street. Mr.
Colson, who is the oldest agent in his line in the city, com-
menced business thirty-four years ago, and his patronage
now extends throughout all sections of the Hominion, He
represents in Montreal the following famous houses, whose
poods are recognized as standards with tlio trade, viz ; —
Crosse ,V I'llackwcll. (I.imile.lt, London, pickles, jams,
b,iuces, etc. lames Fpps.vCo., London, llomieopatliic

Cocoas, v.. Kr)bcrts, London, choice table jellies, creams,
etc. lilo(»l, Wolfe Oi Co., Liverpool, Ikass' ale, Cuiness'
porter, Blood stout, Long John, Scotch Whiskey 111 wood
and bottle. A. G. Thomson A; Co., Royal llleiid Scotch
Whiskey in wood and bottle. J. and O. Cox, lidinbuigh,
Scotland, gelatine, etc. .Mr. Colson also liandles choice
grades ot Java, Mocha and Rico cotfee. .Several travelling
saksmen are employed, and the trade is strictly wholesale.
-Mr. Colstm was born in Hainiishire, Kngland, and came
direct to Montreal in I,S5,S. He is an honorable and alile
business man who has won a prominent position in the
mercantile I'ircles of the city. He is a ])opular member of
the Hoard of Trade and of the Metroiiolitan Club, while
he is also a select W'stryman of Christ Chuicli Caihedral.

KING'S CITY EXPRESS.

|N' .Monlieal, a proniineiit concern is that known
■^ as King's City Kxpre.ss, whose oflice is
located at 7.(S Craig street, of which Mr. 1'. King is the
energetic and popular proprietor. .Mr. King established
this express ami transfer business in 1SS3, and parcels are
called for .mil delivered promptly to any part of the city,
while particular atttntion is paid to moving pianos, furni-
ture, etc,, and teams are furnished for plea.snre parties.
Mr. King also makes contracts with manufacturers and
mercliants for the handling and forwarding of mercliandise
by theyearor in any manner to suit cii,,tomers, and nuin-
K'rs among his patrons many iiromineiit business men, who
highly commend him for his prompt and eliicient seivice.
He is moderate in his charges, and can always be implicit-
ly relied on. His stables are situated at jvt William street,
and here lie keeps always twenty-five and in busy season
filly horses, and employs generally sixteen .nnd in bii-y
season thirty-live men. ("iiders receive immediate a'len-
tioii and the liell Tilephone call of the office i-. 565. The
oflice is 30 .X 30 feet in area, well ei|uipped with every con-
venience. Mr. King is a Canadian, who has lived in Mon-
treal since boyhood. He is a genial and honorable busi-
ness man, and a popular member of the Kores'ers and C.

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SHAW, CASSILS & CO.
'T'lIK lanneiy ami wiiolesale leather interests of llie

•^ Dominion are of vast piopoitioiis, while t.'anadian
tanned leather has an enviable reputation all over the
world for its superiority. One of the leading houses in the
trade is that of Messrs. Shaw, Cassils I'v Co., with offices
and vvarerooms located at 179S Notre Dame St. This
business was established by .Messrs. Shaw Hros. iV Cassils
in 1SS3, thus coiuinning up to January, 1801, when the
present linn was fornud, the co partners being Messrs.
Jo;;n Ca.ssils, and C. T, Shaw. .Mr. Cassils li.as been

prominent in the tannery interesti; of the province for many
years, and no one, more than he, lias retained for Canadian
made leather, its lemarkable reputation in the world's
m.irkets. Mr. Cassils is an .ictive member oftlie Boarti of
'I'rade, a director of the Merchant's Bank, and is a merch-
ant of soundest judgment and marked executive ability.
Mr. Sliavv is a native of .Maine, and has i>raclica!ly resided
here all his life. He has always lieen iileiililied with the
trade in leather, and his surname is one that is connectid
with several of the largest tanneries in the I'nited States.
The house has numerous tanneries in operation throughout
the Dominion, and employs 250 or more hand.., manufac-
turing all descriptions of leather, and inaKing a s|>ecialty
oftlie highest grades of sole leather, and they are heavy
exporters to the I'nited States and Ilngland, and lumibcr
among their customers the leading boot and shoe manufac-
turers oft'anada. They occupy a handsome modem ware-
house, four St 01 ies and basement in height, 1.^0x40 feet in
dimensions. With iheir moderate prices and surpassing
i|nalityof leather always carried, they otfer the greatest in-
ducements to the mamil'actiirer and jobber. They are also
leading buyers of liiiles, and handle tm an average some
16,000 hides |ier monlli. The position of this house in the
trade is recogni/.ed on every hand, and is one that ranks
second to none on the .\nierican continent.

LETENDRF & ARSENAULT
A i'UiiMIMNT house in the diy goods tradf in
^^ Montreal is that of Messrs. Letendre & Arsenanll,
ini)iorters and retailers of dry goods and notions, whose
office and salesrooms are situatetl at I401 and 1403 St,
Catheiine street. 'I'his business was established lifteen
years ago by Messrs. J. H. Letendre andj. .Arsenanit, who
have since secured a jiermanent and intluential patronage,
numbering among liieir customers many of the leading
families of the city. The premises conipri:,e a spacious
three-story and basement budding, 1)0x45 ft^ct in size,
elegantly fitted up with electric lights, cash railway,
handsome plate glass windows, etc., and the stock inchidei
everything in dry goods such as cloths, cashmeres, silks,
satins, velvets, plushes, ilress goods of all kinds, linens,
Hamiels, muslins, prints, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishing
gomls, laces, embroideries, suits and cloaks, mantles,
cai pets, oilcloths, etc., which are offered to customers at
exceedingly low prices. Messrs. Letendre \ Arsenault im-
poit part of their goods din-ct from the most celebrated
I'rench, llnglish, (ierinan and .\merican houses, and are
always among the lirsi in .Montreal to display the latest
novelties, and their trade which is both wholesale and
retail extends throughout (^lueliec. The stock is valued nt
over ,$00,1100. and forty-live competent clerks, aa.sistanis,etc.
are employed.

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MONTKliAL, Till'; .M1:tKOI'OL1.S UF CAN'/:D.\, ILLUSTRATED.

T. L. CLARK.

A THOROUGHLY rulialilo and roprewnl.ilive cs-
tablisliment fully illustratiriK the wondurlul suprem-
acy uliich Montroril to-day holds as a leading
inainifacturiM),' centre of Canada is that cunducteil hy
Mr. T. L. Clark, manufacturer of brass ^ocxls and hard-
ware specialties, whose oflice and works are located at
591 St. I'aul street. Mr. Clark lirst couiinonced lnisine=s
operations in this city twenty years ago, at that time
devotiuK his entire attention to nickel-platiuR of every
descriplioii, but his business r.ipidly developi;d and new
departments were added, and for tile last thirteen years
he has been extensively engaged in the manufacture of
plumbers' brass goods and hardware specialties. The
premises now occupied, 591 St. I'aul street, consist of a
four-story and basement luiilding, )o x f)0 feet in
dimensions, fully equipped with all the latest improved
machinery and appliances for metal working, including
lathes, planers, drills, presses, etc. , ai 1 upwards of forty
skilled mechanics are given sle.uly employment. \ special
department is also devoted to brass and nickel platin.g of
all kinds. This is the largest .ind the only bell m.iiui-
factory in the Dominion ili.u m.ikes a full line of bells
from wrought meial, and uliieli are in every way superior
in tone and style to the old fisliioned cast bells, known as
grelols. lie is also one of the most eMensive manu-
facturers of fancy and plain brass hardware and plumbers'
brass goods of every descri] iioii .Mr Clark handles only
the best and .ill new maleri.il. The Ir.ule should not fail
to enquire for the celebrated T. I.. Clark bells. They are
the bust and handsomest good.i in the inarket.

LYON SILVERMAN.

ONF, of the most noti.'d houses in Montre.il engaged in
the m.inufacture and importation of grocers', drug-
gists' and confectioners' sundries is th.it of Mr. Lyon
Silverm.in, whose ohices, salesrooms, i-tc. , are situated at
3S,S and jcjo St. Paul street. Mr, Silverm,in maau-
faclures largely essential oils, essences, llavorings,
colorings, extracts, etc; also catsups, ths "Goose
and Gander" and the " l-'.nglish " Worcestershire
sauces. He al.^o liamllL-s largely n.iistard, olive, castor
and cod liver oils, perfumery, l'"lorida water, bay rum,
colognes, dyes, etc., also supplies for confectioners'
and soda-water makers' use, viz.: cocoa paste, chocolates,
gelal.ne, glucose, cream of tartar, citric and tartaric acid,
gum arabi.|ue, etc. Mr. Silverman has receiilly added a
new d.parlnient to his business, with .Mr. Wni. Moflatt
as manager, in the manufacture of extract of bief, known
as the Canadian iixtract of Uecf Co. lixtract of beef

until (piite recently was considered only to be used incise
of sickness, or when prescribed by our medical advisers.
We are assured, however, that such is not the case now,
but that extract of beef in some form is used exten-
sively by all classes of people. Its stimulating effect on
the system is soon app.irent, and in the household is
largely used, not <inly on account of its properties, but
also on account of its cheapness, for ,ill kinds of season-
ings, soups, broths, sauces, gravies, etc, .\s an evidence
of the large increase in its consumption, we are informed
Ih.it while lifleen years ago there were but three well-
known linns m.iiuifacturing extract of beef and they
supplied the' world, to-day there are hve lirius in the
I'nile.l States alone, tsvo in liurope, one in (Jreat
ISrit.'iin, one in .Vustr.ilia ;ind two iul'anad.i. .Mr. .Motfatt,
the min.iger, is well-known iu the trade throughout
C.maila. His experience of fifteen years in the extr.act
of beef and ine.it business enal)les him to be put in the
front rank .is a c.ip able and experienced man. Goods are
put up in several dilferent ways — in bottles, in tins and
iu stone jars. All their preparations are obtainable
through the drug, grocer and Italian warehouse trade,
and .are liighlv s loken of b\' theiii

NEW YORK PIANO CO.

THIS business was origin, iliv est.iblished 35 years ago
by .Mr. II. J. Shaw, of' Montreal, and .Sir, K. L.
Cadwell, of New York, his broilier-in-law. On .ac-
count of poor health the latter retired a cocoleof years
ago, and Mr. Robert Shaw, his nephi w, and soi: of Mr. H.
J. Shaw, was .idmitled a partner, co itiiuiing the old style
of " New York I'iano i'o," The premises, jjS St. James
street, where the lirm h.ive done bu^iness for the p.ist 10
years, having been found inconvenient for their increasing
business, thev are a'liout removing to the magnificent
five-story cut-stone block, erected by the Oglivie estate
on St. J.iMii'S street west. This fine Inulding is being
lilted up in line stylo w itii electric elevator and every con-
venieiiee for their extensive wholesale and retail business,
and here they will continue to put up their beautiful
New York upright pianos, of which the acticui, cases
and other parts are imported from the Unite J Stales
and are simply put together in .Montreal. I'our of
these superior pianos are turned out weekly and
bear their own name and guarantee. They are agents for
the famous pianos of " Decker & Son," New York;
" Vosu & Sons," Boston, and "J. 1'. Hale Co," New
York. These instruments are sold either for cash or on
the installment plan, which latter arrangement allows
those of limited incomes to secure these first-class instru-

ments on easy terms. They employ 25 persons und the
stock isvalued at about ?5o,ooo. I'ianos are also rented
tuned, moved and rei>aired. Mr. II. J. Shaw has resi led
in Montreal for the last 3O years, and is very prominent
in musical and business circles. He is ably assisted by
his son, .Mr. Robert Shaw, who is a young man of super-
ior abilitv. and Mr. Geo. Sheppard is in charge of the
olfice. This is one of the finest piano stores in Can-
ada, and no one should fail to call here before buyin;,-
.1 piano or organ elsewhere.

WM. SHAW <& CO.

ACAREFU I, review of the business interests of Mont-
real discloses the existence t>f .a class of houses pre-
pared to compete in the several lines they represent
with the rival est.iblishments of any other commercial
centre in Canada or the United States. In this connec-
tion, we desire to refer to the representative firm of
Messrs. Wm. Shaw & Co., importers of woollens, tweeds,
etc, whoso salesrooms are situated at iO.( McGill street.
The princip.al ollices and headquarters of thi^ firm are
located at St. George's square, Huddersfield, Kngland,
where the business iscjuducteil under the title of " Shaw,
Sons & Co," They have been represented in Montreal
for the l.ist 13 years, and their trade now extends
throughout the Dominion. Mr. Wm, Shaw resides in
Iliuidersfield, ICnglaud. They occupy a spacious
second lioor for sample room, where a compre-
hensive and choice sample stock of imported
tweeds, woollens, vestings, overcoatings, suitings, etc.,
from the best Knglish, Scotch and Irish mills, is
alwiys on hand, together with linings, astr.achans, S(>al-
eltes, corduroys, etc., and velvets an.i velveteens. Orders
by mail or telegraph ,ire promptly and carefully filled at
the lowest possible figures, and the cable address of the
firm is "Oregon," Huddersfield. The house have
agents in Sweden and Norway, Berlin, Germany, Con-
stantinople, Turkey, New York, and Yokohama, Japan,
They also handle the Iiiaeliiuery and goods of the
following manufacturers : John Sykes cS: Sons. Thorn,
ton Dros., Kenworthy A; Royston, Hutchison, lloll-
enworth I'i Co,, Thos. BroailbeiU & Son, Samuel Roberts
& Sons, Wm, Whiteley & Sons, ^ladeley, Spnrr & Co.,
Eadie, Ireland & Co., T. & H. Blamires and John Hind
& Co., and Ihey have just received the agency for the
Montreal Woollen Mills. Mr. J. II. Shaw, the Canadian
man.iger, was born in Yorkshire, England, and has been
connected with this house for five years. He w is \ne.
viously connected with Montreal Woollen Mill Co , ol
th.is city. He is an active member of the Board of
Trade.

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MON TKICAI

ROBERT C. WILKINS.

AMON'n tliii noteworthy iiichistri.il piUiTprisi'S in
Mciiilrcal which have been fuinuled in recent years
and which have developed into prominence and
a representative position in the liiisiness wurlil is that of
Mr. Robert (". Wilkins, inanufactiirer of the "Rooster
lirand " shirts, overalls, jackets, workini; men's pants, at
No. .n St. Sacrament street. The business w.is founded
by Mr, Wilkins three years aj;o, .ind in the short period
that has elapsed, he has inet with a most Kf'Tif) inK
success. lie occupies fine rooms in the I'raser Hiiildinf;.
Nothini; but cutting the materials is executed here ; the

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rest of the wo'k is ^^i\t;n out to families to fio at home,
thus pro\ idiiiK' protil,ible employim-nt for a large numbiT
of peopli;. Me tiiannfartures working mens shirts,
overalls, pants, etc., for the trade. The materials useil are
the best procurable, and all work coming from this h.nise
is noti.'d for its fine workmanship ;iiui durability. He
has had long e.xjierieiice as a travi-ller, and is one of the
best known commercial men on the road, particularly in
the Maritime i'ro\inct;s. [lis trade is I. irge iiiid steadily
increasing, as the superior i|ualily of his gootls ai<! be-
coming better known. Three travelling salesmen are
const.uuly on the road, and tlie number and eMent of
the orders secured by them shows thit the house is be-
coming popular throughinit the I'lUninlon Mr Wilkins
is a native of Syracuse, N.V. He is ,in aitive, entiT
prising and honorable business man, thoroughlv reliable
in all his dealings, and it is s.ife to predict that he is
destined to make his mark among tin; le.iding intr-
cantile industries of the home of his adoption.

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MONTREAL ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
COMPANY.

ONIC of the most reliabli^ concerns in this cily is that
known .is the Montreal 1-dectrical Supply Company,
whose ollices and workshops are situatetl at ySi
(*raig street. Tliis compan\* was org;ini/.ed in i^'jiaiul
is tile pro|)crty of Messrs. J. M. Harrison and 11. .\.
Seyler, both of whom are expert electricians. They
occupy !i spacious floor and b.'isement, each being loo
X 25 fc'et in area, which are utilized for offices, show,
rooms and f.iciory. They in.inufai lure to order telegraph,
telephone ami electric light supplies, annunciators,
electric bells, InirgLir al.irms, and m.ike a specialty of
electric light wiring and fixtures, ( iiily the best materials
are used, their prit s are moder.ite .tml the work jiro-
duced is unsurpassed lor reliability and elliciency. .Mr.
Harrison was bi.irn in Scotlind, while Mr. Seyler is a
native of rtmnsylvania. 'J'hey are highly esli-emed for
their scientific skill and are extremely popul.ir in trade
circles. ,VIr. Seyler wis formerly in the employment
of the Thomson, Houston MIeilric Co , ol lloston;
I'.di.son Klectric Co., of Springfield, Mass, ; Koy.il
I'.lectric Co., of Montreal ; aul the LInil<'d Stales
IClectric Co,, of M,iiili.'iitan. Mr. Harrison was pre.
vioHsly engaged with tlie Nation.d Telephone Co., of
lOngland, and the liell T(>lephone Co , of Chicago. He
is an active I'ree Mason and Odd Fellow, and we pre-
dict for the Monire.il I'dectrical Supply Coinpany a
very successful career.

FOUCHER, FILS & CO.

THKKIC can be little question but that the introduction
of wliat are known as ■• Insl.illineiit Cioods " houses
h.'isprovedagre.it boon to many a housekeepir o( Innit-
ed means, .^n inst.illmeni lioi;se that liasa solid and reli-
able char.acter in the city of .Montreal is that of Messrs
I'oucher, I-'ils iS: Co., whose ollices and salesrooms are
situated at i^iiS St Catherine street. It was founded 1.1
ye.irs ago by Mr J. N. I'oncher, who, in iS.So, adinilted
Mr. Joseph I'oucher into partnership, the hriu being
known as " I'oucher. I'ils iV Co" In i.s.ji .Mr. Josi'ph
I'oucher dieil, when .Mr. J. N'. I'oucher bei.imesoU' pro-
prietor. carr\ingon the business under the old firm name.
The premises comprise a large three-story building, well
lilleil with a valuable stock of parlor, chamber and
libr.iry hirnitiire, library lamps, upholstered goods,
children's c;irri;iges, jewelry, clock's, fiecy goods, etc.
Tluse goods ;ire sold on 111 inllilv, semi-monthly and
weekly p,iynients, to suit the convenience of patrons.
Only lirsl-class goods aru handled, and prices are ex-

tremely just and moderate .Mr. lonelier was engaged
in the dry gocids business in Jolieite, !'.<,), for several
years, and is .an active member of the Chamber of Com-
merce and .Mi'rchants' .-Xssociation. .Mr. I'oucher also
atteiuls to upholstering to onler and turns out parlor
suites, fancy chairs, sofas, lounges, rockers, etc., in a
superior manner.

LA BANQUE JACQUES CARTIER.

ONIC of the most popular and prosperous ol Montreal's
financial institutions is the Jaccpies Cartier Hiiik.
whitdi has permanently retained the conlidence'of the
public, and an enviable reputation in the world of
finance. The b.mk w.isduly organizi'd and incorporated
in iSi3a, with a paid up capital of $500,000. h'rom Us
inception it h-is been a grt:at favorite and h.is alwavs
extended every possible facility to its customers. Its l.ist
annual report showed assets of 8(, 700,5.(2, of which
92,.S.|o,ioi were represented by items of loans and dis-
counts. Its deposits amounted to Sj,. 173, 1 (S, .aside from
}r)^,0(i to the credit of the I-'ederal and I'rovincial (iov-
ernments. Its circulation aver.ages 8750.000. It earned
$100,000 for the year en, ling May ji-it, i.*)3, out of
which two dividends of $17,500 e.ich were [xiid, while;
8.^0,000 was ailded to the reserve fund, which now
amounts to the niagnificenl sum of $215,000. Within
three ye .rs its loans and discounts have grown from
$i,.s2i). j'jS to $j,852,i^ij, while its deposits h.ive grown
from $1, 075,25s, to $2,. 175,-1 jS. It has four br. inches in
this city. viz. : At St, jean Haptiste, Sle. Cunegonde, St.
Henri, and on Ontario street, and two in Ouebec City,
and eight others throughout the province. Its corres-
pondents are as follows : In I.indon, tin; Credit I.yon-
nais, and Cilyn, Mills, Currie itCo ; in Paris, the Credit
Lyonnais : .New York, N,itional Hank of the Keimblic ;
Boston, .\ierch,ints National Hank; Chicago, the Hank
of Montrcd ; and lliroimhoiit Canaila, the Men hams
H.iiik and H.iMk of Hritish .North .\nierica. The Hoard
of Directors is c«.imposed as follows; Hon. Al[itionse
Desjardins, M.I', and Mayor of Montreal, President ; A,
S. llamelin, i-.si| , Vice President ; and Messrs Dumont,
l„ivoiiette, A. 1,. He Martinny (dener.il M.mager), and
|oel I.erhic. As Mayor of Montreal, Hon Mr Pesjardins
has notably pursued a policy of retrenrliment and reform,
;iiid S(tuntl couf.ervalism and splendid judgment are
shown in the |>resent sound policy of the b.ink. V'ici;-
I'resideiit Ilanu'lin is another well-known business man.
TheCieni'r.d Manager. Mr. .\. I.. I 'e M.irligny, brings to
be.ir special ipLilifications as ,1 banker of v.isi <;xperience
and judicious iiielhods. The bank occnpi(;s its own
building costing 811-t.ooo. and secures a l.irge rental
from the offices in the upper stories.

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MONTKliAL, THE METKOI'OLIS OK CANADA. ILLUSTRATED.

JOHNTOWLE&-C0.

Telephone 7134.

220 DeLorimier Ave., Montreal.

Dl'IMNO till' last qu.irtnr of ri century more nnsiiccef^s-
tul vx[K!riiii(iits li.ne bucii maili; in nuw roDliiii;
matL-riaU than iiriilMlily in aiiv ether lino, an.l tin)
li.'sson to l>u drawn frnrn this is to ili al iiilv with a (inn
that lias fully pro\ fil tlu! valno ami n liability of in rouf-
in^. Such a lirni in tlio city of Muiurt-al is tint of
Messrs. John 'rnwlo H Co., r<iofi'rs ami (lualcrs in rouiinR
materials. This friisiierotis Imsiiiess was cstahlishtd in
lisii by Mr. John Towli', who is sole proprietor. .Mr.

Canada, and used by farmers, manufacturers and mur-
chants generally in preferanco to shinKles or any other
materials now in u-.e. Any unskilled l.ibor can lay it on.
It is the best and cheapest roohiiK in existence, lie also
inamif.i. Hirers the Adjustable H.dustr.idu fur steep roofs.
Tho ro.ifs l.iid by Mr. Towle have met with the hearty
.ipprm.il of leading .architects, builders aiul owners of
property, an.l, thoiiL;li of such superior (lualily and dura-
bility, are laid at pricei whii'li compare favorably with
those chart;ei| for inferior work elsewhere. Mr. Towle is
tho only ai;ent in Montreil for the fire pro.if asph.ilt
ii.ivui^ f.>r ridewalks, streets, tanks, roofinj; houses,
barns, breweries, eic. It is flexible and still very
durable, does not soften, and when put in pi. ice will
stanil any pressure It will stand any temperature.

Towli! who was born in l'"m;ian 1. and passed his boyhood
in .Andover, M.iss. is oieof the in '--t practieal ,ind expert
roofers in Canad.i, and has been ein;at;ed inany years in
this imporl.int trade in the tiniied States. The premises
occiipi(;d comprise a commodious factorv, fiillv supplied
with modern appli.ances, and twi'iitv live skill, d hands
are cniployi'd. Mr. Towle is the only proprietor and
manufacturer of the celebrated patent Victoria I'in? and
Water I'loof I'.iim. .md he also di:,ds in rosin, cement,
pilch, j.ipaii jiaiiit for metal roofs, and ,i'l descri|nioiis
of roohiiK materi.ils. He is also soN; a^ent in C.inada for
the only all wool and the combination wool and canvas
prepared rooliuu! Maiil;.-'lla-i felt, nsnh.ilt tilled " Pvramitl
lirand. ' ulich is sliipi.'ed in large (I'lantities al! over

and never cracks as it expands or contracts with heat or
colli, and is the cheapest on the market, and whenver
laid h.as piv(ui entire satisfaction. Orders are promptly
and rarefiillv alieiitled to. Heal estate owners and
agents of est.ati'S will find It {jre.ally to their advantage to
entrust their n-p.urs to Mr. Towle, and also the keeping
of their roofs and sidewalks cKtan in winter. Those requir*
int; the best roofing or the most reliable and eifective
roohiif,' materials should p.itronize this resixiusible house,
which alw.iys trivats its p.itrons in an honorable ami
liberal manner. The following are a few representative
names who are usiuk mir all wool felts in preference
lo all other kinds of roofing: Jos. F ,\rmand. Senator
House of Commons ; .\l)bott A Co., Metropolitan Roll-

ing Mills ; Alex. Bremner, drain pipes, etc ; Rem!,
Hoyer, customs tide surveyor; Thos. i)avidson A Co.,
tinware ir.anufacturers , Fred \V. Ivvans, insurance
.agent ; 11, K. Ives 1% (-'o , founders; John l,ee, ship
liner; J. Milieu, h.ardware. etc.; Mnllin, wholesale
merch.int ; J. 11, R, Mobion A liro., brewers; Royal
Klectric Co; Viau A h-'ere, manufacturers; Canadian
Rubber Co . all of Monlre.d : .M .Moody & Sous, nianU'
fjcturcrs, Terrebonne, i.Jnebee, .and iiiiny othurs,

ALBERIC DURAND.

Tub; trade of Moiure.d for whom the information pos-
sesses spt'ci.d intiTest will le.irn with pleisure th.it
a larger numlier of the leading manuf.ictnrlng con-
cerns of l-'ranco h.ivo apixiinlt^d as their s.ih's agent in
this city Mr. Alberic Duraud, importer of I'rencli pro-
ducts, at No joj Commissioners street. Mr, liiirandis
also proprietor of the f.imous "Almond" br.ind of
whiskey. Al his jilace of business ho c.irries a full and
coni[irehensi\(' line id s.amplts of the v.arious commodities
in whii h he ileals, and jobbers would do well to insix;ct
these magiiiliceiit gooils before purchasing elsewhere,
for they are the very best thai can be produced, and are
quoted at jirices which commend them to the attention
of the closest buyers. Though but recently est.iblished,
he has already developed a large tr.ide. many of the
leading grocers of this city procuring their supplies in
this line from him. The intUience exercised by this
establishment in its special line of trade has been of the
most useful and salutary char.icter, and those iiitert;sted
forming business relations with Mr. Purand m.iy de-
pend on receiving prompt anil liberal treatment, and
procure .advantages didicult to be secured elsewhere, Mr.
Duraud bears a high reputation in tli ; trade and is
much respected in business and soci.d circh^s. The cable
address of the house is " I'rauklin, .Montreal." l)n
account of his growing business he will remove in the
spring to njO.( Notre D imc! street.

JAMES KERR.

IOC,\TF.n at NV.5 -:•(;■ md 2,iO Wellington street, and
ui;,ir Wi'llinglon ''ridge, is the l.irge and well supplied
Keueral feed store of Mr, J.imes Kerr, wdio est.ib-
lished the business as long ago as i.SoS. Mr. Kerr wasbor.i
al llunlingdou. jiroviiice of ( juebecbnt has been a citizen
andibusiness man in .Montreal for many yearsand has been
very successful, lie is a inembi'rof tho Board of Trade
and a prominent member of llie Masonic fraternity,
having reached the ilegree of a Roval .Vrcli Mason. The
premises, sheds and yards occupied are ample in dimen-
sions for the coudnct of his business, being jox i.|0 feet.
Mr. Kerr carries all kinds of cattle supplies, grain, bran,

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moiilc, hay, etc , in lirRC qimntitics. NimibiT onr b.ilcd
liiiv is.ilways Lrpt in stock aiul is sold in lots In suit pur-
cliiisiTs unci :is clii'aii as can b« Ii.tI at any cslablisliniiMit
iM the community. In fact, his pruus on all snpplics
hanilltil are governed by the ^realest nioderalinn II ly,
jji.iin and produce are specialties in his line Mr. Kerr
enipleys seven hands and four teams steadily in the re-
ceiving and delivering of his supplies, havin^; a most ex-
cellent patronage, which has been built up by honor. dili^
and f.iir dciliiiH- lie does both a wholesale anil retail
business and is the owner of the premises where located
No house carries a better stock in this sfiecial line of busi
ni^ss. and those reipiirinj; supplies handled by .Mr, Kerr
would do well to consult him before making en^.i^e-
nieiils elsewlu're. He i-, a wide-.uvake and industrious
man and one with whom it is pleasant tu do business.

THE J. HOOD COMPANY.

THIS company are unporli'rs and ilealers in the fine
xrts. They represent e\clusively and are the sole
l)oininion a^i'iits for the following well-known pub-
lishers: fiouped vS: To,, of Pans (Houssod, Valodon .1
Co 's successors) ; Tlie I'ine Arts Society, London ; Thos.
Agnew & Sons, London. The publications of these firnis
consist of water-color fac similes, en^jravinns, etchings,
mezzotints, photogravures, plain and hand colored ,
phototypogravures in color, lithographs, phi >to^raplis, etc ,
etc. The company carry some 5.000 samples of these
various styles, the reproductions of the important
pictures of the most eminent artists whose works are
exhibited at the Koyal .Ac.ideniy. Paris Salon, and all
other public and private K.illeries. .\niont; the latest
examples we notice the following important works:
"Uaniel's Answer to the Kin^," painted by Uritini
Riviere, K A. ; "Morning Mist," | ami' d by I'eter
C.raham, l< .\. ; " Westminster," painti d by Vicat Cole,
K .\ ; "The Doctoi." painted by Luk<^ lildes, K,.\. ;
"The l.enmid of the Hriar Rose," piinted by Hurm'
Jones, A R.A : "The IVipliiuphori.i. ' p.iintnl by Sir I<'.
LeiKhton, I'.K A.; "The C.iplive," paiiiteil by Sir J V..
Millais H..\. ; " Thirilly and Lastly," painteil by Kr.ink
|)add : "Oh, for tho Touch of a Vanished Hand I'anoritji
nal etching by Herliert Ihcksee ; " Solferino (i,s-,o), '
painted by Meissonier ; "The Limekiln," painted liy
De N'euville ; ■■ Crossinj,- the I-'roniier," painted by
Ch. Delort ; " Capitulation of HunninMcn," painted by
Delaille ; " Oaks by the Pond." painted In' V I Uipre, etc.,
etc. Illustrated catalogues aia- supplied to the trade upon
application. The book department of the firm isconlined
to medical, educational and sprci,il fine art w-orks, of which
only limited editions are published. Mr. Hood has been

identified with fine art ami book publications in Canada
i"or the p.ist M ye.irs :iiid has a large wholes.de and rel.iil
tr.ide connection intending from the .\llantic to the
P.icific in the Dominion. Wlicjiesale customers and
private colleclofs visitiiiR the city are always welcomed
by the firm, who take a special pleasure in showiun their
KOO''s. .\ similar collection of the many reprodiiciionsof
fine pictures c.mnot be seen in any other placi' of busi-
ness in Canada.

entire Dominion, Mr, Coysh was born and learnt his
tilde in I'.nKland. llfi has resided in Montreal for the
last iMuhteen yi'.irs and is hij;hly re(;:irdeil for hit
artistic- skill, ability and strict integrity, Kvery article
is ni,ide under his careful supervision and he is noted
for blending the ,irtisiic with the substanti,il, while
ilesigns and estimates for all kinds of furniture and
cabinet work are [iromptly made, the establishment

W. R. COYSH.

Ill', steady growth of wealth and in

cre,ise i>' culture and refinement in

social circles in Can.ida h.ive cre.iti^il
a demand for the artistic :ind be:iutilul
in the furniture and surroundings of tlu^
house, olfice, store, etc. In this conntic
tion, we desire to refer specially in this
commercial review of Montreal to the re-
liable house of Mr, \V. U. Coysh, manu
facturer of linecibinet work, etc., w'hosi-
office and workshops are situated at
'•(.S. 115-*, anil 14511 Hleury street. This
business waseslablislii:d fifteen years ago
by W. K, t'ovsli, who now employs a
great mnmber of workmen. Ileisanable
designer and thoroughly practical cabinet
maker, who makes a spi-ci.ilty of the
manufacture of antiipie and fashionable
furniture, much of which is made
from rare woods inlaid and carved in
the most workmanlike and artistic man-
ner from nni'pie ind original designs
and patterns. The premises occupied
at 145 Hleiiry street comprise a spacious
three-story building, -.ioo x 5.) feet in
area, the front of the first lloor being
devoted to w.irerooms conl;uning
samples of eleg.int hanil-mado furni-
ture, while the rear is utilized for the
upholstering ilepartment. The second
lloor is occupied by the carvirs, design-
ers and c:ibinet makers, ami thethird lloor by the varnisli-
crs and polishers. .Mr. Coysh produces only first-cl.-iss
hand-m.ule wurk, and also fits up in a very superior
manner lianks, ollices and stores. He h;'S the
reput.ition of doing the finest upholstering in the
city and keeps always all the choicest stnlfs in
stock to meet the tastes of ( iistomers who wish their
furniture upholstered according to their individual ideas.
His Wiirkiiu'ii are the most skilled and e.sperienced in
the country, anil the highest good taste ami originality
are exhibited in the manufacture of his furniture and
fittings. Orders are carefullv filled at very moderate
prices, and Mr. Coysh's trade extends throughout the

receiving the patronage of the lite of the UominioQ.
Visitors are at all times welcomed.

CHARLES HENRY WALTERS.

C. W.M.TI'.KS wasbor:i in Montreal and was edu-
c.ited atthi' Model School under Mr (now Professor)
Hicks. He enti-red commercial life in iSsH with
the late firm of " Cuvdlier iS: Co.," whose place of business
was on the present site of the Ho.ird of Trade building,
the " CnviUier " estate having sold the properly to the
Board of Trade. Several years later Mr. \V. became a

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member of the firm of ruvillier & Co., and socoiuimicil
unlil Ifi77, when Mr Cnvilli'T retired and Mr. Wallers
commenced bnsint.-ss on his t)\vn account, lie has liein
associated with m.tny important enterprises inan^,Mirated
in this city, notaMy ll.e first atleinpl .11 glass bottle rnali-
ing, the City i 'nuiilnis ("unipanv, the Montreal I'etroleuni
Keli.iiny Co., The lHiininii>n Taint and Oil Co., and many
others. He has been well and favor. ibly known for the
last (juarler of a century as one of lair Itesl linanciers and
.1 liiKh authority on ali fniancial matters He is associ-
ated with Senator Tasse and others on the construction
'laspesia Kailway Co. (short line from St Octave d.-
Metis to Point St. I'eter (laspe), wlucli line, it is claimed,
will briiif,' I-aiylish mail 11 hours e.irlier lo Nb>ntre,d th.TU
by any other route. He is trcasurei of this company,
president of the ■' North .-Xmericin Phosphate Company "
(mines at Templelun, Po.). and secret. irv-treasurer of
the Investment Co. He has b. -n a member of the Ho.irvl
of Traile sinci! r,SCii. Mr. Walters is a member of St
C.eorHe's Society, Past 'i, S I), of C.r.ind Lodge of Oue-
bec, and was for many years presid-Mit of the Montreal
Masonic I5oard of Ivelief, and Past .Nbasier uf Antiipiity
Lodge, .No I, A. V. & A. ^L He was made a Justice of
.he Peace in 187.).

T. H. MALLETTE & CO.

AllOUSb; des(Tving of more than passing notice is
that of T. 11. Mallette & Co., retail dealers in line
groceries, wines, liquors, eic., at 55G Lagauchetiere
street. This establishment wa.s founded in i^iS.i by Cassel-
man & Co.,with Mr, T. H. >fallelle as manager and in
iS()3 Mr. Mallette became sole proprietor. The premises
comprise a liuilding, .(o x .S5 feet in dimensions, handsome-
ly filled up and three courteous assi.il.-.nls are employed.
Tlie assortment embraces the choicest Mocha and Java
coffees, fresh crop China, Japan ;ind Ceylon teas, foreign
and domestic ilried fruits, r.iisins, nuts and prunes, olive
oil, maccaroui and vermicelli, choc.ilales and cocoas,
sauce.s ami pickles, preserves, jams, jellies, coiulimeiits
and table delicacies, and everything in the line of sl,iplB
and fan( y groceries, m, iking a spcx-i.iltv of bniler, which
h" obtains from the best cream-Ties. Mr. .M.dlelte cirries
a very chciice selection of old wnies of .ill vintag.'s,
whiskies, gins, rums, cordials, lii]uors, also beers, porleis'
etc., this house being .sole agents for the celebraleil Wild
Cherry Wine, making a specially of Canadian wines.
Mr. Malletie is a young man, a native of Chalcauguay
and IS a member of the Artisan ,s'ociely. lie came l()
Montreal some years ago, and is a lli..nmghlv honorable
and n liable business ni.in, and we predic for him a pros-
perous future ill his new enterprise

. pros-

ARISTIDE C. LARIVIERE.

THIS businiss w.is established in iS.-.,s by Mr.
L.iriviere, who employs constantly fnnn ao to jj
lirst cl.iss wiirkmeii. The premisis occupied at I.|I5
( )ntario street comprise a commodious three-story
building. 70 \ .| i feet in area, the lirst lloor being devoted
to the bl,i> ksiiiiihs simp, ollice, slunv room. etc. ; thi^
secontl to the w ood-woi Mug dep.'iriment, while llu- third
lloor is utilized for the p.iint shop. Carriages of ,dl
descriptions an' made here, ,ilso hearses, buggies, sing'e
and doiibli! cirri.ages. express lor carters' tlelivery and
light wagons, heavy trucks, drays, etc., while repairing
receives careful altenlion. Mr. I.ariviere is a native of
Montreal and is ,1 son of Mr. .\ C. I.ariviere.', the widely-
known carriage and strciet car builder. Montre.il. where
he learm his trade He is highly reg.irdeil for his strict
integrity, and is an active member of the Artis.in Society.
Persons recpiiring carriages, w.igons, etc.. should patron-
ize iliiseslablibhment, which offers advantages diflicult to
bo duplicated elsewhere.

J. H. HUTCHISON.

TlllC numerous large and e.vpeusive buildings that have
been erei t(.'fl in Montreal tluring the last h'w \'ears
li.ive done much towards adv.mcing the stone ciitting
induslry to its prospi'rous condition. In this connection
special reference is made to Mr. J. H. Hutchison, the
widely-known coutra:tt)r, whcise ollice ;ind yard are
sitiiateil atOo Seminary street. .Mr. Hutchison establish-
ed this important industry Ji years ago. He first com-
menced business corner I'rummonil and St. Catherine
streets, but in iS.jo nune.l to his present location, having
previously been conuei'ted with Mr. I'aniel Wilson, one
of our foremost builders, and at present representing St.
.Vndreu's Ward. His yards extend from Seminary to
St. Thomas street, ,ind ha\i' an area of .|,ooo sqnari^
feet. The pl.ini, uliicli is one of the most compU'le in the
province, includes tuo si'ts gang saws, one rubbing bed.
several travelling cr.ines. and all necessary inichinery
oper.ited by a .:5 horse-pcjwer ste.Tm engine Mr. Hutchi-
son employs J50 h.inds. and his average pay-roll amounts

ti over*!, Ill very forli'iglil. He turns out \asl(|uan-

tilies of cut and heavv sic ;uid furiiislierl sione for the
hallowing first. class biiildii, ciz.; St. James' Methoib-.t
churcli. Si. Catherine stu.et ; Temple buihling, St.
James street ; new Hoard of Trade building ; '<. W.
Stephens residence, Drumminid street; Sir Iiim.dd
Smith's residence, f)ruinmoiid sireet ; K <•. Ki'id's
residence, Driimmond street; Ibin. |, C. Abbots
residence, Sherbrooke sireet ; H, li .\ngers, lirumnumd
street, and nuiniToiis olliers. Mr Hutchison is a n.itive
of ^Ionlreal, and is highly (^steenii'd in business circles.
He is president of the I )iieen I lotc-l Company, a promi-
nent member of the Caledonian Sociely, and councillor
for the Cole St. Autoine.

WALTER M. KEARNS.

THIS gentleinan ha., been establislieil in business since
i.Stjo, and for a period of fifteen years previously
w;is with Mf^ssrs. ,\rnlon, auctioneers, of this city.
In M.iy List he secured, and has :-iince occupied, the four-
story building. JiXfio feet in dimensions, at 175J Notre
Dame sireet. S.des by auction of household gcmds and
merchandise, also re,il estate, are liehl at stated times at
the warehouse, and particular attention is p.iid to out-
door sdes. Mr. I'earns is an authority on the values of
improved and unimproved city and suburban property,
and has the reputation of being mie of the best real
eitiite auctioneers in the city. He has splendid ficilities
for the s'orage of furniture, pianos, household goods, etc ,
ami IS very reasonable in his charges. He is a u.itivi! of
Montrcil. well known in the best commercial circles .and
h,is .ilw.iys sustained .1 high reputation. Mr. K(Mrns is a
prominent membc- of the St Lawrence Curling Club, the
1. O. of I'oresters, and various other organizations.

BRAYLEY, SONS & CO,

No ilepartment of coininercid enti'rprise in the city
of Moutre.d is I'f more direct value to the com-
munity at large than th.it re( entalive and re-
liable hrni of Messrs. liravley, Souf- oc Co, wholes.ile
druggists and manufacturing chemists, whose othce and
s.ilesrooms are situated at .);, and .15 William sireet.
This business was foundi'd in 1.S55 by Mr. 1. W. Hray-
ley in tlu' retail line at l-'redericton, N.H, In 1S70
he removed to Montreal, and in iS7i embarked in the
wholesale drug trade-. Mr. J. W. liraylev die<l in 1S91
and was succeeded bv his sons, Mi'ssrs. H, V.. and J.
W. Hrayley, uniler the firm name of " Hniyley, Sons
& Co." They moved to their present location May,
iSot, and were previouslv at .\'<> St. Pan', street. The
premises occupied comprise a four story and basement
building, lilteil n() with modern conveniences, elevator,
etc The laboratory is fully supplied with modern
apparatus and appliances necessary for the accurate
compounding of the dillereiit prep.ir.itions and medi-
cines. Messrs Hr.ivlev. Sous \- Co. are soli; proprietors
and compounders of niany proprietary medicines which
have a world wide finie, and the demand for them
is steadily increasing in Canada, Newfiuindland, United
Stall's, West Indies. Central and South America^ They
are also miiiaging directors in .Vmerica for the Turkish
Hye Co., and import largidy fr.nn p.urope and elsewhere,
irnde drugs, heavy cheinicils. patent meilicines and
Turkish dyes. 'The stork, includes pure drugs and
chemicals, tinctures, essences, herbs and rofits, essential
oils, etc, I'ortv persons are iuni>loved in Ihe establish,
ineiif, and they also have six travelling salesmen on
(hf! road. Messrs. H. K. and J. W. l.irayley are
n.itives of I'ri'dericton. N.H.

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MONTREAL SUSPENDER CO.

AMONfr tho londinp and rnpresentntive ("^tnhlishiiuMU'i
of Us kjiiil, special nieniion is dim to " Thu Montreal
Suspender Co.," makers of braces and iiii.lirellas,
wliDse premises are centrally located at No. 5 ("nslom
House sijuare, now I'lace Koyale. Tlie business was
estat)lislied in iSSo. thirteen years ago, and lias thrown
and developed in the most satisfactory manner; thanks
to good management and large capital. The Premises
are of ample dimeusions, froiuingon tliree streets, and
thoroughly eipiipped with all the latest impri ved ma
chinery driven hy electric power. This comp.iny sells to
the wholesale tr.ide only, and is known all over tlie
Hominion, from Victoria to Halifax. Tliey are represent-
ed by their agents the Messrs. Hell, whoso house stands
high since forty years as rejiresenting snim of tlic
wealthiest Kiiglish manufacturers. Mr. 1-ie.iudry, the
manager, was born in this city, llis father. Mr. Jos.
Heaudry, was one of onr largest and most successful dry
goods merchants, who died leaving a h.andsonie fortune.
The old gentleman was one of five brothers who came
to Montreal withou* lifty dollars among them and who
ilied li'aving among them estates worth twii .-iml one half
millions of (lollars and spotless reputations. Mr, Heaudry
has enjoyed an unbroken record of prosperity and success
in his business career. The firm as one of our young
and energetic home manuficturers should receive all
possible eucouragemcnt from our own peo[)le.

SACKVILLE S. BAIN.

THIS businr';s was established litieen years ago, and
there is always kept on hand a l.irge stock of llie
choicest cut (lowers, while he makes a speci.ilty of
artistic floral work .and line pl.ints. llis nurseries at
Verdun, two miles from the city, have au area of ten
acres. Here are nine su()erior grtieuhoiisi s, 20 x 100 feel
each, heated with hot w.itt r from six large boilers and
in the grounds is .1 powerful pump for pumping water
irc m the ri\«r for use iti tlie nnrseru's. He occupies for
. ..esrooms, etc , a sp.icious ground floor and basement
at f'fi Heaver Hall Hill, each being 25x00 feet in area,
and here is kept always a choice assortment of green-
house and bedding plants, bompiets, b.cskets, wreaths,
crosses, and the most bi'autiful and )>opul.ir flowers, also
all kinds of rustic work, wire and eartln nwnre, Mr.
liain is at all limes (irep.ired to furnish plants and
flowers for funerals. bani|iiets, balls, weddings ami enter-
tainments, and to decorate halls, ciiurches and private
residences. Mr. Hain was born in Scotland, where he
learnt his business as a nurserym.m, .mil has resided in
M'Mitreal since 1S7J. He emplovs ten men, and his
store is one of the most attractivi; in its line in the city.

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chinery
sduatcl

H. BUCHANAN & CO.

. II. ini'll.\.N.\.\ .1 CO., general ma-
dealers and water works contractors'
i; f).^.) Craig street, have now been estab-

lished in business for twenty vears,
t.iken and completed successfully a

and have under-
large number of

many others ; also a number of private waterworks for
large factories and mills. They are the Canadian
agi'nts for the H. K. Worthington Steam and l-"ire I'umps,
in which line they do the largest business of any house
in C.iuada. They m ike a specialty of fire protection
and fire department supplies, Chapman valves and

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important co.iirncts nil over the Dominion. They con-
tr.u led ami built thi- water works at Iroquois, Ont ;
thev also imt in the pumping m.ichinery at St. Ilyaciuthe,
I'el, rboroiigh, Stratfcrd, Out., Joliette, One., and other
places. They have built and cpiippec" a large number
of water t.inks on all the principal r,iilways, such as
the C. IV K . Canada .\llantic, Oiiebcc Centr.al, Inter
colonial, Lake St. John, Montreal & Western, and

livdrants, wind mills for farms and private residences.
They are .ilso agents for the celebrated Sturtcvant
blow.TS and exhaust fans, portable forges, cast iron
water pil'e, iron and wood working machinerv -all of
winch thev carrv in Slock. Messrs. H. II. lUu hanan
A ('o hive associated with them Mr. Wm. I'erry,
whose experience as an hydraulic engineer is well known
,ill over Canada, ami who superintends the carrying
.Hit of most of the important works contracted for by
this firm,

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MONTREAL, Till-: METROPOLIS OE CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

ARCHIBALD NICOLL.

THE mnrino insiiramo iiuensts of tin: t liy of Mont-
real art: of the lirst niHL,'nitii'l(\ ami her coininerct'
liy ocean Iransportatioii rjiiks tirst in the I lo-
■linion, thus creatinj,' an active dBmand (or capiinl to
aucure tlie uriileruriiinL,' of the f;ri-"at risks daily oflcred
during the si'ason of i!...„ation. In tliis connection,
special ri-ference is made in this comniertial review of
Montreal to Mr. ,\rchii),!ld Nicoll. insiir.ince nuent and
broker, whose oliice is located at Kootn lo Hoard of
Trade Building. Mr. Nicoll was born and educated in

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Scotland. lie came to rannila in I'isi, and ijintleil
in the city of (.luebec. In i.sSi he tame to .Mont-
real and was for several years cminielrd uitli the
l\oval Cmadian Insurance ('om|Mnv as marine
underwriter, and continued with it mild it retired from
business. Mr. Nicoll, m iS.ji. .■slalilisla-.l his pri'sent
agency, and is widel\ hnown for his ability, prompt-
ness and just nvihods. lie lias had wide experienc-
in ocean ,ind inl ind marine insurance niiderwrilin;,',
and writes l.irge ani<nints on the ste.imships and vessel,
sailing to ,-inii from this port. Mr. .Nicoll re[ireM'nis
the following f.imous rompanies, and guar,inlces a

prompt and just adjustmont and payment of ,ill losses
as .soon as they are [)roperly decl.ared, \\7. ; TtMnies &
Mersey M.iiine Insurance C'i» , Limited of l.i\-erpool,
London and .Manchester, ICngland ; H.itish America
Insiir.ince Co.. 'I'orfjnto, r)nt., .and local agent of the
foniniercial I'nion Insurance Co , of London, l';ngland.
lie 13 also local agent for the Standard Life Assurance
Company and .\lliance I'ire Assurance Company. The
policies issued by the above-named companies are
clear and explicit, contracts devoid of all ambiguous
terms, while the rales are the lowest commensurate
with safety. Mr. Nicoll w is a member of tlie Council
of t!ie Hoard of Trade from rSgi to iSoj, and is Vice-
I'resident of tha Marine Underwriters' Association,
while he is also a tuember of St. Andrew's Society and
the Thistle Curling Clnb.

A. D. MANN.

Wl". wish to call the attenti.m of our interested re.iders
to an old " landmark " in the drug line in Mont-
real at pro;-"nt conducted by .Mr. \. I), Mann at
\o. 20I St. Antoine street. This popular and reliable
ph.-rmacy v.as founded by Mr. M. (i. l^dson upwards of
thirty years ago. rmd in all that extended period has
always borne a hiuh repntatioT for purity and geni^ral ex-
cellence of the drngs, etc., and the can; and accuracy
with which they are compounded. Some ten years ago
the subject of our pre.sent i'ketch succeeded to the busi-
111 ss. 'I'he premises comprise a spacious store, 30XG0
leet in dimensions, magniliceiitly furnished in black wal-
mil artistically frescoed, while the front is adorned with
Iwo jmassue p'.ate glass show windows. Me carries a
heavy slock of pure, fresh drngs, chemicals, toilet and
hincy articles, foreign and domestic perhimeries, mineral
w Iters of ;ill kinds, pure wines and li'pKjrs for metlicinal
purposes, (iroprietary medicines — in f.icl, everything that
goc's to m;iUe up a lirst-class ph.irmacy. Tlu' prescription
depn, tnieiit IS in the rear ami is provided with .ill modern
,ip|jli,intes for the compounding of physicians' prescrip-
tions and f.imily recipes. This department of his busi-
ness is one of the most reli dile in the city, having the un-
i|iialiried indorsement of the medical profession. Mr.
Slinn is a native of Montreal, w,is educated in his pro-
fession at the Montre,-.! College of I'liarmncy, and
graduated from the same with honors of his class. Me is
well known and highly respectecl bv the medical pro-
fession of the jiiminion, is prominently identified with
the I'li.irmaciuticil .Vssocialion of Quebec, is a ini'mber
of till- I'.o.ird of Ihri'ctors of t'le Montreal Collei;e of
I'harin.iey. . 1-.0 ,1 member of the lio.ird of Trade, and is
promiuently identilied with the Masonic Order and the
I. O, V.

A. E. MALLETTE,

TML; methods of trade and commerce have of late years
been revolutionized by the growing prominence and
importance of the foreign manufacturers' and ship-
pers' .agent in every branch of trade. Montreal, as the
great trade centre of the country, naturally numbers
many of this progressive cl.iss ol business men, prominent
among them being Mr. A. I'". Mallette, whose place of
business is at No. .log St, I'aul street. The business now

so ably and successfully carried on by Mr Mallette was
founded in i8,S^ by .Mr. H Hernard, to whom Mr Mal-
lette succeeded in 1891. Me had, however, been con-
nected with the house for several years previous and
possessed an intini.ite acipiaiutance with all the details of
Its nianagenienl. The already large trade built up by
his jirt;deeessor h.is since been greatly extended ,iiid now
covers .ill parts of the Dominion. Mr. Mallette repre-
sents many of the le.iding e\portiiig houses of I'rance,
Spain and Portugal, houses whose goods have a world widn

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reputation for slundard and nniform excellonre. AmonK
them may Ix: mentioned, Chas. Joint t*e Co., Cognac.
France, brandies; H. & (). Heyerman. and Coumllian,
Lamonde A; ( ie., of Hordeanx ; Hooper IJros , of Oportf);
Mor(;an llros, white uines, Puerto de Santa Maria;
C'repaux, I'ere & I'ils, hurRundies. Ville l-Vanclie-sur-
Saorie; Nelson Diipoy, liquors. Alisinthe Suisse, fruit
syrups, etc., Bordeaux; Cieo Ht'rtin iV Co.. St. (leor^e's
riuim. liorde.'Uix ; Veuve (iarres Jne & Fils, maccaroni,
mustard, etc., ISordeaux ; Societe Nantaise, Menoit itCie.,
I'rencii peas, niushronnis ;ind sardines, N.anles; ('has.
Arnoidd & I'ie , champagnes, St. Marceaux, Kemis ;
Vichy water from the springs of Notn.' D.ime de St.
Yorre, etc , etc. Mr. M.illette is also the Canadian corres.
pondent of the Trench mercantile agency of Laurent
Houx. He is prepared to fill orders of any innKuitude,
eitlier free or in Ixind, and his facilities enable him to
quote the most liberal terms and prices to the trade.
Mr. Malletle is a native of Montnal. and a graduate
of the .-Vcadeinie du I'lateau He is also a member
of the Cosmopolitan Club,

INGERSOLL ROCK DRILL CO.

THIS I'lrin, who have their oflice and factory on St.
James street west, Montre.d, is the Canadian firm
allied to the Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Co., whose
head oflSce is in New YorU. but 'vho have liranch
ofTicea in all parts of the world, and which lirm is so
well known as the leadiiiK ni.innfacturers of ftrst-cl;iss
machinery for mining, tunneling and quarrying work
of .all descriptions. The Canadian company was
organized in iKS.j with ample capit.al, and consists ol
the following olhcers : Mr James Cooper, President ,
Mr. K. W, Cliapin, New York, Vice-President ; Mr. S.
J. Simpson. Treasurer ; and Mr. 1'.. \V. (lilinan, Secri'-
tary and M.inaging Director. The comp.iny owns in
Montreal a large two story brick laulding, fully C'luipped
Willi the l.ilc'.t improved tools, ni.ii hiiiery and speci.il
appliances. Here fron'. 50 in 75 skilled worknKMi are
employeil in the manufacture of all the Ingersoll and
.Sergeant patents, such as rock drills, air coinpri'ssors.
stone channeling machines, coal cutting marliinery,
winding tingines. hoisting engines, etc. Hesides these
the liigersoll Kork Drill Coinpany of C.inada have
addeil to their m.inufactured slock many specialties,
which go to make a plant of either n.ining, tunneling
or qnarrying machinery compli'te with the end in view
of supplying to either miner or contractor a full com.
plement of tools and e(Hii[)inent. .Amongst the devices
which .ire worthy of spcn.d attention is their Sergeant
I'istnn Inlet Air Compressor and the Corbett Drill.
The former uf these has been in operation fur three

years, and by it both manufacturers and consumers
claim to obtain a higher efliciency than in any other
engines of the class, the best proof of this being the
fact th,u tile air compressors built by the Sergeant
Companies probably e(]ii;il tlu; combined product of
many others. The Corbett Drill is especially suil.ible
for the C.inadian climate, where ste,im in winter is
apt to be wet. It is designt.'d to work with w-et steam
as efficiently as other machines operate with dry.
Many other interesting features were seem at our visit
to the works oi this company, and it would be of
value and interest to all p;irties in si-arch of .inv rock
working machinery to call and examine their products,
which will give perfect satisf.ictien to the most critical
of engineers and experts.

E. IRWIN & CO.

ONK of the leading estabUshiniMUs in itn line in Mont-
treal is that of Messrs I-'., Irwin it Co . direct im-
porters (if l-'rench pattern bonnets, hats and loijiies,
whose offices and salesrixims are situated at ii'.|S Notre
Dami^ street. This business was e.^tablishcd in |S6,S by
Mr, v.. Irwin, who is sole proprietor. Mr. Irwin has
had long experience, and possesses .-in accur.in.' knowledge
of the rerpiirements of the Canadian maiket. ami is
constantly on the alert to secure the latest Parisian
,ind London novelties. lie occupies ,a commodious
three-story ;ind basement building, 30 x 60 fi-et in are.a,
the first llofir being devoted to oilices and showrooms
for made uji goods Mr. Irwin imports direct from
the most celebraleil I'rench, I-'.nglish. C.urm.'in .and
American houses,, and receives orders from (.Jueliec.f Intario
and the Maritime Provinces for made up work. Tin-
stock is the l.irgest and choicest of tlr; I.iikI in the cit\-,
including all kinds of foreign gixnis, hats, bonnets,
shapes, tocpies. ribbons laces, fe.thers. silks, satins,
flowers, ornaments, and other millinery novelties. Twenty
persons are employed and a specialty is ni;ide of order
work Mr. Irwin w;is b.irn in the province of Oiiebec,
but has resided in Montreal for the list forty years.
,'ind was previously engaged in the inaniif icliire of
woollens He is highly esteemed in trade circles and
has achieveil a well merited success in this artisti-:
business. The Uell leliphono call of the office is 25S7,

JOHN A. BURNS.

ONI-', of the best pi.ietical nun in Ins line in this ,:ity
IS Mr John .\, liiirns, P A., mech,iiiic,»l engineer
and ni,inuf.icturers' ;igent, whose oflice is No, dMi
Craig street. Mr. Hums was born in Portland, Me.,
was raised and educated in this city and is a graduate

of Mc(;ill College. For a period of several years le
w,is employed in the meclianical department of the
(Irand Trunk Kailw.iy, and subsequently in thi^ ICd, 1'.
.\llis Works, in Milwaukee, Wis. Some months ago he
emb.irked in business on his own account, since when
his services have been in active retjuest. llem.akes a
specialty of making full pi, ins and s[x;cilications for
complete plants, also making boilers and evaporative
and engine economy tests and appraising losses of
machinery, etc , by fire and making drawings. Mr.
Hums is the represi-ntative agent for tile Kay I'.lectrical
Works, at Ibimdton, < int.. an.l Stephen .S: Hamil-
ton, manufacturers of machine tools, , at Cialt, C)nt. He
fnrnislit;s plans and specitications for complete ma-
<.liiiier\, steam engines, electric plants, etc, and also
ste,im engiiit.-s of an\' requireil horse jiower. machinery
of all kinds, boilers, pumps, dynamos, m-'* "'' etc,, and
is a k-ading representativi; among the mechanical
engineers in Canad.i,

EDWARD AULD.

AN enterprise deser\'int' of special mention in this re-
view is that conducted by Mr, iUlward Auld,
nninnfacturer of the celebrated ".-Vnchor" and
•■ I'reinium ' mucilage and litliogr.im composition, whose
office and works ,';re loc.ited at jv) Cr.iig street. Mr.
.\uld "established this indiistrv in the present location
in i.sSs, and to il,iy the Anchor and p,-emiuin brands of
mucilage have no successful riv.ds in this market, even
in close competitiim with the best pBoductions of foreign
countries .1 statement which is fully borne out by the
(.let lh.it their br.iiirls of mucil.ige wem^ ,iwarded first
prize and gold ineil.d at the Montrc'.il lAhibiiion in 1S77
His factory on Craig street occupies a one story build-
ing, 30 X IJ3 fei-t in dimensirnis. An ample force of
hands is <!niplo\*'d as well as se\'eral tr.ivelling sales-
men on the in:iit, and the tr,iile e\tt;iids tlironghout
Canada and .New foundlaml. Mr ICdwird .-Vuld, the
sole pr iprietor, is ,a n.itive c>f Montreal, and is one of
our ablest and most successful young business men and
li;isalw,i\s been ideiUili' d with this business. The
lithogram composition m.cnnfaitined l>y Mr. Auld is
now usi'd estensively in the ste.imers of the .\laska
lino and also in the Puliuan cars of the C, P. K and
C;, T. K,, and Is rapidly coining into general use
throughout this ctniiitry. The m.inuf.iclnring depart-
ment is under the ni.in,igenu-nt of Mr. J. Dougl.is tiibb,
a thoriiiiLihly practical man in the business, who is a
native nf Scoti.'uul and c,ime to Montreal six years ago.
Until g( ntlemen are highly respected in th'' leading
social and trade circles of Mimtreal. The telephone
call is a.)76.

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M()N"TKi:.\r., 'iiii: mimi^opous oi' cw.-da, ii.hs'i'Iv'ati;!).

N. F. BEDARD.

SIX years aRO Mr. lioilard, now located at 17 Willinm
street, cDiiimenced husincss operations in this city,
and is enf^aReil in the cheese conimissiun business
and de.'ds in every description of ch(;e,c f.ictory and
hntter snpplios, lie is a^ent for \V. W. I'hown i^ (,'0.,
Belleville, Ont., for the sale of yang press hoops and
Ktnpire State milk cans, also M.acplierson Ji Scliell,
Alexandria, Ont., for the sale of cheese-box material
and bending machines, and for Hamekow, inanu-
factnrers of the celebrated rennet extracts, Sweden
During the year iS(j2 Mr, liedaril handled 30,000 boxt?s
of cheese, which he will increase before Januars 1st
next to 73,000 bi)xes. He w;is for eleven ye.'irs previous
in the employ of the well known housi! of J. T. cV; I'.
H, Warrington, cheese exporters, where he gamed a
thorough knowledge of the business. His premises
consist of two lloors, Cio x (jo feet m dimensions, ht*a\'ily
stocked with the I. nest grades of cheese and cheese
factory supplies. His trade now extends tlironghout
the entire prt)vince of (Hiebec He is a native of St.
Johns, ]'',>., and came ti) Montreal in e,irly childhood,
where he w is r.iiseil and educated, lie is .m inlUiential
inembei of the lioard ol 'I'r.ide and highly lespected in
tr.ade circles for his huimrabli' and upri,i;ht busiiuss
methods.

BAYLIS MANUFACTURING CO.

Wl'. d''sire 10 make special reference in iliis histori. d
re\iew to iIk; old established and reliable Moiure.il
concern known as the Haylis Manufacturing t'tjin-
pany, manufacturers of varnishes, j.ip,ins, etc., whose
ollices and works an? siuiated at Hi to jS Nazareth street.
This extensive industry was established in i.'<fi7 by Mr.
Henry liaylis, who conducted it till 1^711, when the pre-
sent company was organized with .iinple capital, Mr. \V,
I. Jamieson, the manager, is a \oung man mil has been
connected with the firm some? five ye,irs. The works
h.ive an area of 1,(0 x too feet, and are fullv equipped
with modern appliances and machinery, (jperated by ,1
thirty-live horse power ste'ain engine Hi:re hlleen skilled
hands are constantly employeil, and there are also six
travelling salesmen on the road. The cap.acity of the
works is 150,000 g,illons of varnish annually. The Uaylls
MannficliiringCompany manuffu'tures not only varnishi^s
anil japans, but ,ilso printing inks, white leail. paints,
m.ichini.-ry oils, axle gre.ase, etc, and its trade extends
throughout the entire Dominion of I'anad.i and New-
foundland. I'he company ,ilso deals in oils, turpentine,
resin, glue, gold leaf, bronze powders, dry colors, etc.,
while the v.irnishes includi' a full line of coach, railway,
cabinet and other goods, wliich are offered to the Ir.ide

at the lowest possible prices. The goods of this company
are standards with the trade, and are nnsnrpassed for
ipiality, jiurity and nniforni exrellenre, while they have
no superiors in .\meriea or Kiirope. Mr. li.iylis is widely
known for his strict probity, .ind is extremely popular in
trade circles.

C. E. L. DESAULNIERS.

.NIC of tin: best known real esl.Ue ami as-urance
igents in Montreal is Mr. C K. I,. Desaulniers,
No. (<2 St J, lines street , hours

whose ollice is
n 'J a m. to n

from 'J a m. to 12 m,, and night tjtlice io.j \'isitation
street. Mr. Desaulniers has been established since
1.S77 in the insurance business, and in iS.io aibled re,d
estate. He handles and deals in city .and snburh.m
improved and unimproved property, and buys, sells,
exch.mges and leases -ind rents houses and l.inds,
collects rents, ,ind gives his personal attention
to .ill matters appertaining to the transfer of
ri'.alty. He also loans money to any .imouiit on re,''I
estate seciiritv, an<l places insurance in any of the
strong I'.nropean, .\ineric;in or (."anadian c<unpanies at
the \ery lowest r.ites. He is ;igent for the i,Miebec
and Western li.iuitable Assurance Co., and as a busi-
ness ni.in an<l citizen always sustained a high reputa-
tion. Mr, Desaulniers was born in St. Maurice and
has been identified with I)usines3 all.iirs m Montreal
inany years.

UNION BANK OF CANADA.

AMO.Nil the snb'-lantial linanci.d corporations in
Moiireal is the Llnion H.mk of Canada, whose
b.inking rooms an; located corner Notre Dame and
St. Alexis streets. This is the Montreal br.inch of the
I'nion I lank of ("iin.ida, whose he,id olfices are situated in
yuebec. It first commenced business iu 1X05, umler the
title of " Till? Union Hank of Lower (".iiiaila, ' but in 1SS5
it was re-organized as the "Cnion Bank of I'anada."
This ba.ik has ,1 cipit.il slock of Si,joo,ooo, and its
reserve fund amonn's to S^so.ooo. Tile Union Hank
of Canada solicits tin? accounts of banks, bankers,
corporations, merchants, manulacturers and others, and
offers very superior facilities for the transaction of every
branch of legitim,ite business, h makes collections on all
av,ailable points, discounts lir.-^t-cl.iss comniercial paper,
deals in exch,iiige and go\i:riiiuent bonds, issues letters
of credit, etc. The b.ank has, likewise, a savings tlep.irt-
inent, and pays interc'-t on thesi? accounts at the current
rates. Mr ('■ II H.ilfonr, the in.inager of the .Montreal
branch, has had charge since i8So. He has been con-
nected with this b.ink for twenty three years, and w,is

previously manager of the Winnipeg in.iin branch, wdiile
he has also acted as bank inspector. Mr. Il.ilfour was
born in the jirovince of t}iiebec. He is a thoroughly
c.ipable rin;incier, ;is widelv known for his abilil\* as for
the just manner he attends to the interests of stock holders
and depositors. The bank has brandies and .agencies in
all parts of the Dominion, and its principal foreign agents
are I'arr's liinking Company and the Alliance li,ink
(Limited), London ami Liverpool; National Lark H.ink,
New Vork : l.inroln National Hank, I ioston ; i'irst
.National liank, Miniii'apohs; St I'.iiil Nalion.d Hank,
St. I'aul ; I'irst N.itional Hank, (ireat F,ills Muiit,ina .
(llobe National Hank, Chicago: (,)ueeu (.'ity Hank,
Hulfalo , First National Hank, Detroit.

THE WIGHTMAN SPORTING GOODS
COMPANY.

ArK()SI'i:k()CS concern enjoying the reputation of
handling only a 1 goods and of dealing most honor-
ably with its patrons is the Wighiman Sporting
( ioods Company, manuf.ictiirers, importers ,tnd whoU.'sale
and ret, III dealers in lishing t,iekle, sporting goods, fancy
goods and smallware, at -No. .(03 St. I'anI street, of which
Mr. .\ K. \\ ightman is sole proprietor. It is an old
esiiiblishcd house, its found. ition dating from 1SO3, wdien
till' business was inaugurated by the firm of Ustelli'^
Company. To these, i 11 |S,S7, succeeded th,it of Wight-
mail, Kainsay iS: Comp,iny, which w.as dissolved in lH.S'),
the present company becoming proprietors. The premises
occupied were for many years oil Custom House sipiare,
the business being removed to its present location in iS.S.j.
Here the company utilizes an entire four-story building
with basement, jo x Oo leet in dimensions, which is fully
stoclic 1 Willi the choicest assortment ot sporting goods to
be found in the country. The house is recognized liy onr
le.iiling sportsmen and athletes as headiiuarters for ob-
t,iining everything they may want in any line, l-'ishing
t.ackle is a leading specialty, also safety bicycles and
lacrosses, ,ind tlie trade is both wholes.ile and retail,
Tiu; house is s,iles agent for the (loold Hicycle Co., of
Hraiuford, Out,, also of the celebrated goods of Spaiilding
Hros , of New York and Chicago. Mr. Wightnuin is a
native ol Toronto, ,ind is extremely popular with all our
sportsmen.

HOLLER & HECKER.

AN inifiorting house deserving of special mention in
tills review of Montreal is that of Holler & llecker,
importers ol hardware and lancy goods, 730 Craig
street. This house commenced business operations in
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the present location. The premises consist of two flats,
25 X 50 feet in dnnensions, \v ■ stocked with a genoral
assonnuMit of liardware and fancy f::oods, a leading
specialty bein^; niadr of tine imported cutlery, tile house
beiuK sole aj,'ents in ("an,ida fur the well known firm of J.
S. Holler & t'o., cutlery manufaciurersof Solingen, fur-
many. The house has also a branch agency in \'ictona,
B. C. An ample force of clerks is employed in the
house, and one travelling salesman on the road. Mr
1:. flecker, now the sole proprietor, was born inf'iermany,
and came to Montreal in 1.SS3, He is a young and enter-
prising business man, wliu has had a Unig and valuable
ex|ierience ii\ this line of business, having been connected
lor a number of years with a number of (lerman and
other European houses, 'I'he trade of the house is
exclusively wholesale and extends to all parts of the
Uoniiuiou.

L. E. DENIS.

Al'Hl iMlN'KNT iMUiTprise in its particular field of in-
dustry is that of Mr I.. I.. Di-nis, sign and show
cird p,iinler, and man\if,acturi'r and dealer in all
kinds of adviTtising signs, whose establishment is located
at -No. .( St. Lawrence M,iin striiet. Mr. Denis established
this business in i.sijo, and since then it has been carried
i.n with ever iiureasing success. Ironi its inception the
househ.is maint.iinrd a traile suprem.icy which fullv de-
monstrates the energy and executive abdity brought to
bear in its management. The premises liave an area of
.|o X (10 tcet and these are provided with .ill necess.irv con-
veniences for carrying on the enterprise. A competent corps
of experienced h.imls is employed, and the work turned
out is invariably of the highest .irlistic excellence. The
house li.is built up, an enviable reputation for superior
work and prompt execution, and its extensive patronage
is drawn from the high class city and suburban custom
<;i,iss, oil cloth, wiioil ,ind brass signs, show cardi, price
til kets, etc . are produced t.i order in ,iny style, size and
ipiantity. while special attention is given to gilding on
glass. Jobbing for the trade is clone at special prices, an<l
Mr lieiii,' motto is alw.iys "Perfect work, moderate
pricis " Mr. iJfnis is a native of this citv, a member of
the Cosmopolitan Club, also of tlie I. O, 1',

W. I. FENWICK.

AMiiN'ti those in Montreal who make the wants of
the investor a constant study and whose reputa
tioii lor aftording accnrati! information ami for pos-
sessing that intelligence and thorough integrity which
conduce lo success, the name of Mr W. I. I'enwick stands

second to none. This gentleman has been actively en-
gaged in business since iSy.i, and is a prominent member
of the Montreal Stock ICxchange and the Hoard of Tr.ide,
and occupiesahandsoinesuiteofollic.es in the Merchants'
ICxch.ingi^ Huilding. Mr I'enwick began his career in the
Jiank of .Montreal. \\t\ makes a specialty of the purchase
.and sale of stocks, bonds and all tirstclass securities listed
on the Montreal, New York and Chicago Stock ICxchange
for cash or on margin and enjoys a liberal patronage.
Mr. I'enwick is,i native of St. Andrews, 1'. y , hut he has
resided in Montreal since i,So6, He has been a member
of the lYee Masons for some years and is also an active
member of the Metropolitan Club and the St. Lawrence
Yacht Club, and is highly honored in financial circles for
his business ability and sterling worth. His Chicago
correspondents are J. \V. liroughton & Co. and Lamsoii
Bros. & C'o.

of Montreal establishments of such high standing and
reputation as that of Messrs. John Robertson & Son,
whose store is locited at u Phillips scpiare. This exten-
sive business was founded in 1.S70 by Mr. John Kobertson,
who conducted it till 1SS9, when he adniitted his son, Mr.
J. 11. Kobertson, into p.irtnership. The premises occu-
pied coinjirise a spacious ground floor, 2.S x 90, the
basement being 50 x 00 feet in si/e, fitted up with every
convenience, pl.ui'. glass front, electric lights, etc. The
stock IS tine of the choicest and most comprehensive in
the citv, corni)rising frtish crop Oolongs, Japans, I*",nglish
Hrcikf.ist, Y'oung Ilyson, CJunpowder and Tamilkande
teas. Java, Mocha and Kio coffees, spices, canned goods

LACOSTE & LACOSTE.

IT is safe to say that the city of Montreal depends for
its prosperity U|)on the single article coal more than
upon anv one substance yielded us by a btmntiful
nature, and many of our we,dthiesl companii!s have their
principal plaii?s of business here. One of the heading firms
engaged in this busini-ss is that of Messrs, Lacoste & La-
coste, wholis.ile and ret,iil dealers in anthracitecoal, whose
ollici'S are loi ated at i Cole I'l.ice d' ,\rines. This im-
portant business was esl.dilished fifteen years ago by Mr,
.\rthur L.icoste, They deal largely at wholes.ile, in the
best gr.ules of hard and soft coal, and ni,ike a specialty of
handling the finest qn,ilitit;s of Welsh aiulir;uile. Orders
for car or c;irg<j lots are promptly filled at the lowest
prices, and all co.d purchased of this responsible firm is
gu.iranti'ed ttj maintain the highest standard of excellence,
coming as it dot.-s from some of the f)est eipiipp'-d col-
lieries in the world. 'I'heir superior connections and
experience give them great advantages, and their high
character is a snlficient guarantee thai all 'iders will
receive prompt .ind l.oihfnl attentiim, Mr. \. I.nroste
first commenced business in llochelaga, and i^ a i>opnlar
nii'mber of the ("an.idian ("lub. The telephone call of
the office is 50S.

JOHN ROBERTSON & SON.

IN the=e moilern days almost every conceiv.ible article
of food is sold tiy the grocer, ,'ind upon the ch.iracter
of our grocery houses, therefore, depends to ,'i great
extent the value anil purity of the fund supply of the
whole country anrl especi.'dly of <nir large cities. It is
accordingly a pleasure to notice in this review of the trade

of all kinds, dried and fresh fruits, sugars, soaps, farina-
ceous goods, butler, chees(^ eggs, provisions, etc. They
also keep on h.md the finest ports, sherries, champagnes,
clarets br.indies. whiskies, rnni, gin, cordi.ils, etc , and
in these transact a first-class f.unily trade. Only the
purest and best goods are h.mdled in all departments,
and the prices quoted are extremely moderate. They
make a specialty of Tamilk.mde tea, Str;u:han's (lilt lulge
Soap and C. iS: S Seal llrand Coffee. Twelve clerks,
assistants, etc , and three teams are emplo\'erl, and goods
are delivered promptly to any p.art <if the city or its
suburbs. Not onlv tin: rich, but als(i the poor, patronize
this store, ;is they ari^ always sure of obtaining hiTe the
best and purest goods in the city ;it the lowest current
market rates. The partners ;ire natives of Montreal.

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MOUNT BROS.

ONIC of the most ri'linlilr firms in its lini' in Monlrcil is
thai of Messrs. Miiunt liros., practicil ili'ctricians
and iiianufactnriTS and dealers in electrical ap-
paratus of every description, situated at 7O6 Craij,' street.
This business wasestablished twelve years a^o by Messrs.
H. (". and W. \V. Mount, who h,ive lately acquired it of
the late firm of (". A. Martin iV Co., and amaltjaniated the;
same with tlieir own. liolh partners are expert ehctri-
Clans and are fully conversant with every detail ol this

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important industry. 'I'liy rMcme all Uinds of electric, il
work such as telephones, electric bells, annunciators,
elec'.ric wiring and lishtinj;, push buttons, etc., and 111. ike
a specialty of wiring private houses, stores, etc., (or elec-
tric liyht bells and annunicialors. They occupy a com-
modious two story buililini,'. 70 x to feel in area, and
t^\eir.yf've skilleil workmen uva const.antly employed,
'i'he electrical business is entirely sep.arale from the
plunibini,' business, the firm also beiuK widely laiown ,as
Kas anil steam titters, tinsmiths and metal roofers,
Messrs K C. and \V, \V, Mount were born in Montre.d,
anil are hlKhlv re;;arded for their mecli.iiiic il skill and strict
inti'K'rity. The liriii , also h.ive a branch at JO31 St. Cath-
erine stieet (Cote St, .\ntoiiie).

N. H. THIBAULT & CO,

TIIIC lumber interests of Montreal to clay form an im-
portant factor in her commercial and industrial life,
and these interests ,ire represented by wealthy and.
influential concerns whose trade connections extend
ihroiiKlioul the country. .\ representative house in the
lumber trade is that of N II, Thibault lS: Co., whose
office anil yards are locued at the corner of Ottawa and
Guy streets and also on the Canal liasin. The business

was established sixteen years ago by the present pro-
prietor. The firm are extensive dealers in pine, lumber,
shingles, hulls, (lickets posts, etc., receiving their supplies
from I Ittawa, Ouehec aiul Three Rivers, while ti:eir trade
extends to all parts of the Domimor. Tic- 'landle
annually from (. 000, 000 to 5,000,000 feel of 1 ■ I'eir

total stor.ige capacity in both yards .jeing eet.

Their yards 011 the Canal Hasin are 40'. . '■ ' '

dimensions, while those in Ottawa stree i. 3 ;•>

feet, giving them ample facilities for handling tli ■ ex-
tensive business which they now control. Mr. N. II.
Thibault, the sole proprietor, is a native ,'f ''■ j province ot'
<,Uiebec, and has been a resident of M'n.m i! for 'nany
years, lie is among the most prominent aid in( "ial
lumber merchanis in the city, and has achieved success
on the true basis of honorable effort and the ability to
secure and handle the best class of trade.

J. BISAILLON.

0\I'. of the oldest as well as most po]nilar hair dressers
and hair workers in ihiscity is Mr. J. Hisaillon, whose
finely appoimed establishment isal 1500 Notre Dame
street. In dimensions the premises are 75 x 75 feet. The
front is used as a store and. is tastefully fitted up with
jilafe glass showcases. The ceiling is frescoed, the floor
marble tiles, and ,ill the surrouiuiiugs are in kei ping
with tile character of the business. In the rear are
h.indsomely furnished hair dressing parlors for ladies
and gentlemen, and polite .assistants are always in at-
tendance. Mr. Hisaillon manuf.ictiires to order and
keeps in stock wigs, toupees, curls, b.mgs, etc , .also .all
kinds of hair gooils. .iiid makes a specialty of i.ubin
I'ivert , and other l-'rench perfumes, imported cosmetics,
together with a full line of fancy articles that belong
to thi! business. This estalilishnient is p.itronized by
the best cl.isses of the community, .and everv f.icility is
at li.'ind for meeting the dein.aniis of the public prompt-
ly and satisfactorily. Mr. Hisaillon w.as btirii in l-.i-
prairie ,and h;is been .a resident of Montreal for a
period of J2 years.

LONDON GUARANTEE AND ACCI-
DENT CO., LIIVilTED.

THIS company was incorponiled in iSdo, and has a
capital of ?i,.i5o.ooo, and a reserve of ft.njo,oot»,
while it is the only Hritlsh company licensed to
tr,ins.ict this business in the noininion. It has de-
posited with the Receiver-General 9-vooo for the
security of Canadian policy-holders, ami issues open
policies of accident insurance, also bonds of suretyship

for tin; fidelity of officials in all positions of trust.
The difference between an open policy of this company
.and policies issued liy other corpcirations is that the
litter do not insure the workmen, but simply protect
the employers against claims made by e.aiployees,
while lh.e former insures the worknum against injuries
within the meaning of the contract, whetlier happening
in or out of the factory. Every manufacturer who
desires to see his workpeople protected should secure
an ordinary policy of the London Gu.arantee and Acci-
dent Company. .-V premium of 50 cents per month
(Class Ordinary) will secure $1,000 in case of death by
,-icc'dent, and if seriously injured sulistantial compensa-
. -ill be received. The company's open policy is a
m jsi dtsir.,'ile system of insurance, ^ir. A. J. Hub-
fi.irJ, the in.mager of the company's Montreal branch,
has had charge since 1.S90. He is an active member
of the .Montreal Hoard of Trade. The head office in
Toronto is controlled by Mr. C. D. Ki';hardson, who
is widely known in business circles.

F. H. REYNOLDS.

Or those engaged in p.'^'.ent law practice in this city,
there are none having a wider re[Hitation than Mr.
!■'. II. Reynolds, whose tiflices are .\os. 77 and 71)
Temple liiiihling, St. James street. Mr. Reynolds
succeeded to tlie patent law b.isiness that had previously
been established by Mr. ('has, I,ej;ge in 1.S5Q. His
practice includes the preparation of specifications, draw-
ings, caveats and assignments, and the necessary papers
for reissues, designs, trade marks and labials, the making
of preliminary exaniiualions as to the palentaliility of an
invention, the making of searches, I'tc , while a speci.alty
IS made of the scope, validity and infringements of
patents. Patents which have been obtained through
unskilled hands are also carefully reissued and made to
embrace the full scope of the invention. Mr K<;ynolds'
f.icilities and acciuaiiitaiice in Rurope and the United
States en. ible liim to offer superior imluceiiu nis to such
of his clients as desire to a'-ail themselves of the benefits
of foreign patents, and pays speci.al atleulion to patent
Iitig.ition.

FRANK W. NEWMAN & CO.

AMON'r", ihose who are technically called manufac-
turers' .agents, there are few in the city better or
more prominently known than Mr. Krank \V.
Newman, head and ,irtive co partner f>f the firm of I'rank
W. N'ewm.an iS: Co , with oflice r-nd salesroom at No. S5
Temple liuilding. Mr. Newman is a business man

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ni.imifac-

•tier or

,nk \V.

,| I'rank

No. K5

less man

of twentyei|»ht years' pr.ictical ciporience, ,nncl since
January, iSS.], lias been LMifjaned coiuliiclinK business on
nis own account, lie lias lioue a lar^e and prosperous
business aiul represents several reliable .iiid responsible
houses and manufacturing firms, whose product he
places exclusively with the wholesale dry goods trade
of Canada, from Victoria, H.C, to Ilaiifa.v. Me is a
native (.'.anadian of Scotch descent, liaving been born
in Toronto, but since i.Soi; "lias lived in Montreal. He
is a prominent member of the Hn.ird of Trade and one
of the oldest membi.TS of the U'lininion Commercial
Travellers' Association, lie has t.iken a very active
interest in the exjiansion and growth of the city, anti
for the past ten years has handled a considerable
amount of propiTty and is always foremost in his
endeavors to promote the prosperity of the city of
Montreal, wherein his business career has been cast.
In politics Mr. Newman is a staunch Conservative.

CONFEDERATION LIFE ASSOCIA-
TION.

fllS association was incorporated twenty-one years
I ago, and its assets January ist, iS'JJ, amounted to
$4. 113, 170 and its policies in force to ^22,^6^,y~,2.
Since its organization it h,is paid to policyholders and
held on their account the sum of ?(-)..|iij,.|r)3, and for
every dollar reciived it has returned S.l-S?, whde the
average time of paynn'ut after receipt of proofs has
been only 48 hours. The Confederation issues life an<l
endowment policies, and its new annuity eudownient
policy IS one of the most desirable forms of life in-
surance contracts ever offered. The premium rates
under this plan are from 15 'o 25 per cent, lower than
under ordinary endov.uients. All the Confederation
policies are world-wide, fret; from .all restrictituis as to
residence and travel, and indisputable after tv\() years.
The fact that large accessions ba\() been matle lately to
the (^lufeiU'ratioii's business, witliiuil resort to other
than sounrl business principles, is conclusi\-e c\'idenco
of the high estimation in which this associatio:i is re-
garded. The association's ^^)ntreal ollice is located at
Room 3 Nordheimer linildiug, 207 St. James street, and
IS under the able inanajeuient of Mi.'.isrs, II. |, Johnston
& Son, who are tln^ ui.iuagers for the province of
Ijueber. Mr. H. |. Joliustcui was born in Kdinhurgh,
Scoth..:d, aiul received his education at the Southern
Academy, lulinburgli. In 1.S7.: he became the ni.inager
for the province of Oiicbec for the Confederation Life
Association, of Toronto, and in i.s.n admitted his son,
Mr. K. II. Johnston, into partnership, the lirm being
known as " II. J. Johnston & Son."

J. J. LECALLEE.

ON'I'i of the most enterprising young business men in
this city well deserving mention is Mr. J.J. Le C.al-
lee, the well known designer and engraver, located
at J51 St. James street. Sli. Le Callee was born in
Str.ithioy, (Int ,and came to Montnsil eleven years ago,
;ind, prit»r to eng.iging in business on his o^\ii .account in
IlSiji, was in theemployof .Mr. li. .M.ieder, with whom he
learned his tr.ide. Mr. Le Callee possesses most excellent
abilities as a designer and eni;r.iver, ami ext^cntes the very
best class of work in a suijerior manner. Mr. Le Callee
designs and engra\es to ortler br.iss signs of e\ery des-
cription, also cuts steel stamps, dies, stencils, and inanu-
f.ictures rubber stamps ; he also engraves copper plate for
card printing and has every facility at nand He is a
careful, painstaking workm.in, and the splendid work he
turns out is unsurpassed in neatness and I'mish, and he is
doing a fine business. Mr. Le Callee isauaciue mem-
ber of the Order of Foresters.

THOS. PORTEOUS.

AMON'G the prominent business men of th' nty located
in the Temple Building on St. James street is Mr.
Thos. I'orteous, a gentleman widely known and
who enjoys in the highest degree the e.sti'em and regaril
ol his fellow-citizens. He was born lu iSjr in St Therese
de HIainvilla, I'.o., educated at lilack llowden and
I'aggart schools in this city, ami began his business
career in 1S.13 and was employed in several of the largest
wholesale and retail houses. In it^63 heemb.irked in the
re.d est. ite business, and is a pioneer among those hand-
ling and dealing m realty in .Montreal. Mr. I'orteous
in ikes a leading feature of every branch of the busini\ss.
negotiates lo.ins on hrst mortgages and other collateral,
anil arranges for the transfer of mines in Canada and
Lake Superior district, and may be consulted with
implicit confidence iii all m.itters in his line of business
He is a gentleman of high st, Hiding in the community and
is esteemed for his unswi'rving honor and strict integrity.
His olUce is No. 78 Temple linildiug.

DOMINION STRAW GOODS MANU-
FATURING CO.

WE wish to make speci.il reference in this historical
review to the Dominion Straw Cooils Manufac-
turing Company, located at 15 St. I'eter street.
This business was founded in 1H75 as the Victoria
Straw Works, and continued umler that title till 1890,
when Mr. C. C. Corneille purchased it and changed

the name to that of the Dominion Straw Goods Manu-
facturing (,'ompany. The premises comprise a four-story
and basement building, 25 x ^o feet in area, fully eipiipped
with modern m,ach'nery, operated by steam power, .and
tifty skilled hands are employed. They maunf.actiire
extensively men's and women's straw goods, and turn out
seventy-tive dozen women's .and fifty dozen of men's hats
daily, and the trade now extends throughout the entire Oc-
ininion. Mr. Samuel Agnew has charge of the oiiices and
sales department, while the factory is under the able
managemeiit of .Mr. J no. .\. I'arsons, who is widely known
for his abilit ■ as a designer and manufacturer. Mr.
Agnew is a n.itive of Montre-.d, and was for live years
bnvcr for the wdiolesale millinery house of Jno. \ I'atter-
sou & Co. of this citv. He has been identified with the
straw goods business for eleven years, and h. s been two
years with the present house. Mr. Jno. A I'o ions was
iiorn in .\ew York, and was formerly with the Victoria
Straw Works. Mr. (.". C. Corni'ille, the proprietor, was
born in the province of (.hiiibec, and is now actively en-
gaged in the paint and oil business in Mo'itreul,

McARTHUR, CORNEILLE & CO,

THE oiliest and most noted house in Montreal engag-
ed in the iniporlation .and sale of white lead,
colors, etc., is tli.it of Messrs. McArthur, t.'or-
neille & Co., located at 310 to 31O St I'.iul street and
1.(7 to 151 Commi-ssiouers street. This biisimss was
established forty-eight years' ago by Messrs. McArthur,
Ramsay it Co., who were succeeded in iSfji by Jno.
Mc.\rtluir iV Sou, and in i.SSi the present linn of
Messrs. McArthur, Corneille I'i Co. assumed control,
Mr. John Mc.Vrthur, the father of the present senior
partner, hiving retired twenty-seven years ago. The
premises comprise a spacious three story and basement
main building, 100 x 150 feet in dimensions, with a large
w,irehouse in connection. Here they keep <a heavy
stock of white lead, colors, glass, varnishes, oils,
chemicals and dye stuffs, and are mannficturers of the
popular " Crown Diamond " brand of white lead, pale
boiled linseed oil, v.irnishi'S and m.ichinery oils. Messrs.
Mc.\rtliur, Corneille I'i Co. are agents in Montreal for
lu.any leading houses situated both in Europe and
America. Twenty one men are employed in this establish-
ment, and they also have three travelling salesmen on
the road. Mr. Mc.\rthur is a native of .Montreal, while
Mr. Corneille was born in the province of (Jueln'C and
has been ccmnected with this house for the last thirty
years. Mr. McArthur is an active member of the
Montreal Board of Trade.

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MILLS & GALT.

WK desire to refer specially in this commercial reviuw
of Miintrt'.il to tlu: newly ustalilislicd tinii of
Messrs. Mills iV Cialt, exclusive wholesale dealers in
Canadian woollens and tweeds, whose oliices and sales-
rooms in Montreal are sitnaied at i) St. Helen street.
This partnership was arranged in |anuarv, i^oi. between
Mr. J. \V. Mills, of the late hrm <if Mill's & MeDouKall,
and Mr, .\ T, (Jalt, .i son of Sir Alex. T. <',,ili. fi.r the
purpose of carrying on a wholesale business in C.in.uiian
woollens exclusively. Mr. Mills, the senior p.irtni.T, has
for the p,ast thirty years been identilied with this import-
ant branch of our home industries. The premises
occupied comprise three spacious lloors. where they c.irry
a heavy and choice stock of Canatlian woollens, un-
rivalled foripialiiy, hnish, v.iriety and style. These f;oods
have been received direct from our most celebrated
manufacturers, and in appearance are ipiile e^iual to the
best imported from l.ni;land and Scotland, while for
durability some of the f.ibrics possess a wear-resisting
quality that has made them famous. They employ a
full staff of clerks in their salesrooms, and also have
travellers co\'enny the dilterent proxinces Orders are
filled untler the personal snper\ision of Mr. Mills. This
is the only hrm in C.inada that handles exclusively Cana-
dian woollens. Mr .Mills is a member of the; Hoard
of Trade, while Mr. tialt was previously con-
nected with the Bank of .Montreal, here and in New
York. Keep the money in the Dominion by buying and
wearing Canadian tweeds. All interested in the develop-
ment of this branch of Canadian indubtry are cordially
invited to iiupect their stock.

JOHN AULD.

0>JEoflhe riost successful concerns in the Dominion
en^ai-'fil m ih<.' manufacture of niachiiU! cut corks is
thai owned and controUiil by M". John .\uld, trad-
inn as the Canadi.an Cork Cutting Company, at .No. 0.)^
l.a^aucheliere street. This business was established
about twenty-seven ye.irs a^o by Messrs. livans, .Mercer
ili Son, to whom succeeded Mr. W. J. Mathews, he in
turn beiiiK followed by .Messrs. S. 1 1, and .AS. lowing.
The proprietorship was assumed by Mr. Aiild in iSjj.
The factory is a !-ubst,antial four-story brick building
based on a solid stone found.ition, and liavinR a frontage
.and depth ai 35 x 100 feet. The manufacturing depart-
ments are fully equipped with the latest improved
machinery, inciuilmK blorkiiii; and ta]ierinR devices,
revolving eutter wheels, hollow cones with internal cutters,
loolhed cullers, tirasping spindles, etc. Here a force of
forty skilled and experienced hands is constantly em-

ployed. The corks mannfacttircd liy Mr. .\uld embrace
all kinds and for all purposes, such as tapered, straight,
mustard, specie or jar corks; also all sizes of hard and
soft wood i.ips, bungs, spiles, caps, bottling wire and wax,
cork driving and capping machines, capsules, likewise
cane bottle baskets and tin foil. Cork wood and cork
life iireservers also form a special feature. The great
difliculty ill applying machines to the culling of corks—
namely, the constant sharpening (if the cutters- seems to
have lieen pretty well overcome l>y Mr. .\nld, his perfect-
ed .appliances readily turning out some .s.ooo gross of
corks per day. I'.xcidlence of materi.d, linislK^l, clean-
cut workmanship .and jirompt attention to orders are the
ch.aracteristics of this concern, and have obtained for it
an cviable reputation from jobbers and the general trade
■all over (.'anada. Mr. Auld is cno of Moiureal's best-
k wn business men, and unquestionably stands at the
: 'd and front of his particular branch of industrial ac-
tivity. The enlerprise he has evinced as th.e proprietor
of the ranadi.an Cork Cutliir.^ Ciiin|iany has been (nlly
illustrated bv the stiperior character of the goods which
he has placed on the market, and the influence exerted by
this industry justly entitles us projector to the considera-
tion and esteem of the public at large.

THE MONTREAL FREEHOLD
COMPANY, LIMITED.

WIC desire to make a speci.d reference to the progres-
sive and reliable Montreal I'reeholil Company,
Limited, which was incorporaleit in iSijj with an
authorized capital of 8?oo,ooo, *.:5o,ooo being paid up.
The execulive ollicers are: Mr Kobt. Archer, 1 'resident ;
Mr. John Hums, Vice President, and Mr. I'ri'derick j.
Stewart, Man.ager, while .Mr. liadgley attends to the busi-
ness in Montreal. The company has lately aequireil a
part of the Hagg estate, which is be.iutifiiily sitii.Ued on
St. Crbain street, between I'.irk av-aiiie and St. Lawrence
street. This property has been entailed for several gener-
ations, and being improved and subdivided by the com-
panv will be sold in lots on very favorable terms. These
lots'are located in the western part of the city, street cars
are only two blinks aw,iy, and the Mile lind St.ation is
opposite the centre of the property. The proposed I'ark
Avenue Electric i'lailway will run parallel to the entire
property. The cily is'built np at the lower end, and
Miie ICrid is thickly popul.at<-d on one side. In no other
city of the same population on this Continent can pro-
pertv eqni-disiant from the centre of the city be
obtained at li'ssth.m four times the price of this property,
liuilding reslrictions have br'en imposed by the company
to make it a f-rst-class residential locality. The company

is represented in Montreal by G. W. nndgley, formerly of
Toronto. He has h.id ch.irge of the ctunpany's business
here since June, ii<'}} ^'r. Kobt. Archer, the president,
resides in Montreal, where he was a |iroinineiit grain miT-
chant, from which business he retired in Maw iS.S;. }lo
was vice-president of the 1 loard of Trade when the site was
selected aiul (ilans .adopted, and was presirient wh"n the
contract for the building \vas signed. Imeslors in real
estate should remember th.at Montreal is the New York
of Canada, and must, with lis gre.it ge();;ra])hical advaii-
lages, make rapiil progrt}ss in the ne.ir fmure, I'or bir-
ther particulars of llie lots, property, etc , for s.ik' by the
Montreal l-'re-ehold Couqiany, those interested should
apply to Mr.G. \V, liadgley, the agent, Temple liuildings.

BRADY BROS.

AMONG " .)se prominently idenlil'ied with the coal
and wood busiiiess in Montreal is the lirm of Hrady
Bros , whose yards and oflice are conveniently
located at 301 St. .Vntoine strei-t (corner of (iuy). 'I'he
foundation of this busiiu:ss dates back four ye.ars, when
it was est.ablished by the present proprietors, and a first-
class substantial tr.ide has awarded their well directed
eflbrts. The yards are .So x 100 feet in size, and they have
conslantly on hand a large stock of .Xineriean coke,
Scotch, .-Xmerican and Nov.i Sci'li.a coals, and full weight
is guaranti'ed. H.ardwood is also sold by the cord, cut or
split to any length to onler, cut h.ird.-ood and dry
kindling being made .a specialty. I'ive liainls are em-
ployed and several teams, and the nrni handle about
5,000 tons of co.al antl .[.soo cords of wootl annually.
Mr. |ol.n Hr.aily was born in Cavan, N. Ire!r-nd, but was
raised and ednc.ued in Montreal, and [ir vious to this
enter(>risewasaconductorforthel'nllinan 1 al eeCarroin-
paiiy ten years. Mr. Iluuh llrady was formerly employed
as clt^rk for II. J. I'iske ^Co., l-i'moine street, eight years,
and h,is m.any fritauls in this thecit\- of his birth. I'oih are
membtrrs of the Coal b-xch.angi'. liell telephone yj5.|.

GEORGE CHILDS & CO.

AMONG the largest and most reliable establishments
of the city of Montreal is that of Messrs. (ieorgi^
(Tiilds A Co., importers and wdiolesale grocers,
whose itlliees .and s.aUjsrooms are centr.ally located .at 152
,iiitl 134 McCiill street. This business was established in
1S30 by ,Mr. George Childs in the retail grocery line. In
LShi he embarked exclusively in ilie wholes.ile trade,

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and eventually admitted hi? son, Mr. G. A. Cliilds. into
pnrtnersliip. Tin: i-ri'inisos cumprise a four-story ami
l)asement buildini;, .;5x lio fei:t in area, anil the stock
carried is representative of the choice-it food products,
staple and fancy groceries and sundries from every (luarter
of the nlobe. A specialtv is made of teas, coffees and
spices, which cannei he excelled anywhere, either ns re-
nards prices or (lualily, uliile in the best seh'cte.l dried
fruits, condiments, sauces, pickles and full lines of fancy
groceries, this stock challeuKes comparison with any in
the country. Thev emjilov ten clerks in tile house, atid
have six travellinn alesmeu on the road. Mr. (".eorne
("hilds was born in the province c)f (Juebec. but has re-
sided in Montreal lov the last I'ftv years. lie was eleoted
an aklitrman for the West W.ud i:i iSyjfor six years, and
served only four, retiring throuuli ill health. Mr. (".eo.
Chillis IS president of the Wholesale (Jrocers' Associa-
tion, member of the Council of the Hoard of Trade, a
trustee of the Cemetery Association, and served as
cliairraan of the Hoard of Health. He is identified with
numerous ch;iritable institutions, and is widely known
for his sterling iiUe^;rity. ^[r. ( r. .\. ChiiJs is a n.itive of
Montreal aiui is one of our pru^'resbive and honorable
youiiH business men. Both Mussrs. c ieari;e and G. A.
Childs art! ac'ive members of the Hoard of Trade.

P. KELLY.

AM'IN'O the vonnR business men in Montreal none are
so well known or mori; jirosperous and successful
than Mr. 1'. Kelly, tlie bookseller, stationer, music
dealer and publisher of the " .Montreal Songster.'' Mr.
Kelly was born and raised in the city, and has been
established in business eifjht ye.irs. always loc.Ueil on
St. Antoine street, and in ^Iay List secured and has since
occupied the premises No. 57 on that street. The store
presents tlu! ampla dimensions of 35 by 75 feet, and is
tastefully (itted up and provided with every convenience.
Mr. Kelly kei^ps in slock a complele assortment
of books) upon all subjerts. also hymn, prayer
and devotional books, blank books, li^dit literature,
"libraries, " school books and sui)plies, and an endless
vari(Hy of stationery and ortice and school supplies, also
magazines, and all the latest J'.nKlisli, American and
Canailian publications, including all the periodicals and
newsp.ipers. His Cilablishnient is the head.piarters in
Canada for American and Knf^lish solids, which are
received .is soon as published. The " Montreal Songster " is
published inmithly and contains all the popular songs and
has a wide cireulalinn. Mr. Kelly is the le,iding news
agent in the city, aud is well and popularly known.

C. COUGHLIN.

MON'TKK;\l, is one of the finest markets for the sale of
live stock, .ind is a popular purchasing point for a
vast area of terrilory. A leading and n-presentalive
live stock, shipping and insurance agent who has done
inucli todevelop this trade is Mr. C. Coughlin, with office
Room li Hoard of Trade Huildiug. He has been eng.aged
in this business since i.SStj, and is one of the he.iviest live
stock shippers in the city, haiulling many thou.saiul head
of c.ittle annually. He also jikices insurance on live
stock in transit in the Hritish and foreign Insurance Co.,
for which he is agent. Horn in Yariuoulh, IClgiii Co.,
Out , in 1S47, Mr. Coughlin has been identified with the
live stock shipping and commission business many years,
and prior to transferring his operations to this city was
actively engaged shipping cattle from London, (Int., to
Boston. He is very popular as a responsible and himor-
able merchant and a prominent member of the Hoard of
Trade.

G. ROSS ROBERTSON & SONS.

AITCOMINKXT house in the city of Montreal is
the old established and reliable firm of Messrs.
(i. Koss Robertson & Sons, general iiisur.ince agents
and brokers, whose offices are located at No. 11
Hospital street. North Hrilish t'hambers. This busi-
ness was founded in 1S&5 by Mr. G. Koss Robertson,
who eventually admitted his sons, Messrs. (i. R., Jr., and
\V. S. Robertson, into partnership. Messrs, G. Koss
Roliertsim & Sons are special agents in Canada for the
North Hritish and Mercantile Insurance Co.. and also
the following first-cIass coinjianies, viz ; North liritish ;
Koyal, of h-ngkind ; Alliance; Liverpool, l.oiuhin and
Globe; Western; Quebec; Scottish Union & N.uional;
United Tire; C.iledonian ; Insurance of North America ;
Atlas; Lancashire; Sunl'"ire, fooling up combined assets
of ¥247.000,000, in addition to whirli they have also large
connections withother leadingcoiiip.iniesboth here and m
foreign countries. The l.irgest risks are promptly placed
and distributed in a judicious manner, while the lowest
rates ot premium are inv.iri.djly ipioied, and a liber.al
and sp-^edy adjnsnncnt of all losses is guaranteed.
They control an iiitluential and important business, and
make a s[H!ci.dty of issuing file and marine policies. Orders
are imint.'di.itely attended to, ;ind those seeking renewalsor
additional iiinnr.ini e will find this firm a most desir-
able one to did with. The partners are natives of
Montn al and are highly esteemed in mercantile circles
for their promptDess, executive ability and strict in-
tegrity.

DAVID H. HOGG.

THE most progrt;ssi\e wholesale de.aler in pho'ographic
apparatus and gooils in thjccmntry is Mr. David
H Hogg, whose ollices and salesrooms are situated
at fi6i Craig street. Montreal, and 8.^ Hay street, Toronto.
Mr. Hogg his had twenty-five years' experience in his
line of business. Manufacturers in the dilterent branches
of phologr.qihic Rooils throiighoul (lie worlil have placed
the sole .igency of their goous in his h.inds for the 1 10-
minion, the foremost of tliese being Ross A Co., London,
the oldest photoijraphic opticians in England, and

still without riv.al, the latest achievements of this
progressive firm being the Zeiss and Goerz an.i.sligmatie
lenses and their new concentric lenses of extraordin-
ary power and definition, and are far beyond anything
hitherto made. C.irl, Ernest & Co., manufacturers of
mcnints, Herlin, Gerinany, are also represented solely by
Mr. Hogg in Canada. Their goods are the finest in the
world and can be summed up in two lines: "These
mounts are known thrtnighout the world as the cheapest
and best. They areiinrivallid for purity of material and
neatness of workmanship," Mr. Hogg h.isalso the control
of a number of smaller articles, amongst which will be
found Scovdl & Adams, New Yorl<, portrait cameras ;
Rochester t iptic.dCo.'s views and amateur apparatus, etc.,
in th . lin.!ofilry plates. Mr. Hogg, from the tune the Stan-
ley Dry I'l ate Co. opened their factory in Montreal, real-
iz:d ih.it as good a plate could be made here as anywhere,
took hold and pusheil them with a will, and has not been
disappointed, for they have always put on the market
plates of the very higliest Etand.ird. I'liie chemicals,
platinotype paper, Ilford printing out paper. Eagle and
S.M. albumen paper, latest accessories and backgrounds,
etc., arc^ always in stock. Mr. Hogg issues monthly the
"Canadian I'hotographic Standard,' which will be
mailed free to anyone sending name and address.

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CARSLEY & CO.

TFIK rmnic nf " Carslc y ' is .1 VI iit.i))lo tmdo-miirk
witli nil |iiiivli;iscisof Dry C... nN, ncil only in .Miiii
II'imI, lull lliiiiii^'li.uit (lie I'litii'i! DniiiiMiiiii. Mr.
Siniiiii-'l t'arsli'y \v;is liuni in SlnM|isliirt% KiiLihiiul, in
lM.'ir>, anil spunt sunii' ywivH in IIil' dry gooils hnsinoss
in lionilnn anil ntliiM- parts df Knglanil. In l.H.")7 lie
caniu til I'anaila, anil in ISCil.' dpunuil liis first dry
jriiiida stiiro in the city of Kingstmi. 'I'linnuli ho was
siiccuasful there yet Mr. C'ar.sley realized tliu bj'uadcr

held in ^[ontr^•al, .and s... in IS71. he reiiinved here
and niiened his slure on Nntre Dame .'street. This is
now the lar'^est .mil nmst |iripnanent exehisively dry
giiods estalilishnient in the Duniiniiin. .and under the
stylo nf Carsley iV Cn. (whieh i.s entirely a .separate
and distinet tirni), eundnetsalsn an innn"nso wlndesale
trade at No. 'i:i.St. I'eter Street. " Carsley 's," as it
is faiiiiliarl' I>iiiiwn to every man, woman and child,
now occupies a handsome livo-Htorey stone Iniild-

iiii; on Notro Dame Street, 200 feet liy W\ in
dinionsinn.s, of whieh an illustratmn is shown lierevi ith,
and it is a model of system ■Mid eoiivenient arrani^e-
meiit. Mile .ire upwards of f^rly dep.irl ments, eov
erini; all classes of staple and fancy dry j;oods, fnrnish-

in;,' K Is, hosiery, linens, millinery, furs, dress

(roods in all tile latest textures, shades ;ind palleriis.
t,)ii.ilit\ h.as ever lieeii the lirst consider.it ion tliroiii^h-
out this maminotli stock, while the prices are mar-
velluualy low. Here is a stall' of hinnlreds of clerks
and s.ilesladies, and the sioir
is daily thninyed with cu,-,tum
ers in all the deparlmeiits.
Carsley's immense mail order
department is one of the won-
ders of the est.ililishmeiil.
Through it liundreds of orders
are daily received and lilled,
from all over the Dominion,
.•md all parcelsover .S") in value
are sent frei>;ht paid to any
railway station within a dist-
ance of ,'!l|l) miles from Mont-
real. The trade of the house
has constanily thrown .'it a r.ipid
ratio, .and a (,'re.it pl.ui lor still
further eiilai^ini; the premises
has lieeii iidolited. They have
purcli.ised the old .Mecliaiiics
Hank on ."^t. .I.imes Street, and
intend extending their retail
stoi- throutjh to th.-it street.
This i^reat in)|iroveiiient will
give them a front.-ii;e of ti."! feet
on St. .lames Street, and a total
area of aliout 1IH),(II)I) sipiare
foot of ground Hour, tugelher
with the live stories occupied
for hnsiiiess purposes. The
house will then f,ir exceed
douKle the size of any exclusively diy goods .store in
('.an.id.i, and have hut one or two its eipial in the
great city of New Vork, and in its fittings and ar-
rangements it will lie perfection. The firm is an excep-
tional one, alw.iys in the van of progress, and solidiy
prosperous, passing through every commercial crisis
with renewed honor and strength, a Listing source of
credit to our city, and to the linn of the Messrs.
Carsley & Co.

J. N. LAMARCHE.

ON I') of the oldest and iiio-i successful liook liinders
in the lily is ^Ir. .1. N. I,aiii.irche, whose office

alidwiiiki is.ire situ.ited at No. II St.Tlierese

Strei'l. .Mr. I...'imarche, who is a llioroiighly practical
.and expert liook-liinder, eslalilislied this Imsiness in
I.SIi4, and hislr.ade now extends throughout the I'm
viiiceof (^liiehec.and ( tiitario. II e occupies t wo spacious
floors, which are fully supplied with all modern .appli-
ances, oper.ited liy steam power, l'"roin ten to fifteen
skilled hands are eiuployed, and sati.- faction is
U'uar.mteed the most critical patrons, i'.ook liinding in
every style is here artistically executed, from p.im|ih-
lets and slu'ct work to the most elaliorate myles of
finish in nioiocco, calf, Uussi.a or veKet, a specialty
being m.ade of liinding law liooks in first-class style in
li.alfcilf.il id half sheep. Also the liinding of complete
editions for piililislieis at low prices. Outof-town
peojile who find .a diflicidty in getting their Imoks
liiiund should p.ick and direct them to i\lr. K.amarche,
st.iling style of liinding rei|nired, or sending a volume
lli.it they l.ive had previously liound as a s.ample.
.Mr. I.amaiche first commenced Imsiness on St. Vin-
cent Stieet, .iriil .after some removals, in May, IKlt.'i,
removed to his present premises, lie is .a native of
Montrcd, is widely known, and is an active niemlier
of .St. .Joseph's ,and the .\rlisaii Socielies, and h.as
g.iined an envilahle re]iutation in .Montieal for the
artistic merit of Ins work.

ARCAND BROS.

AN alilo ox]innent of the di-y goods liusinrs.'; on St.
Laurent street is the old and responsilile house
of the .Messrs. .Arcand liros., located at IJl on
that thoriiuglifaro. The lirm is composed of ,7. A.
.\rcinil, .1. /. Arcand and W. Arcand, who hegan
husiness thirleen years ago. Kacli of the hrolhers
Were liorn lic'ir Three Itivers, (.^Uieliec. and came to
Montreal .some years ago. Three stories and ;i base-
ment L'S X 7i"i feet in dimensions are utilized ; the first

floor being used for the business oflice .and store i in;

the second floor as a iiierch.ant tailoring establi.slnnont,
the third floor for workshop purposes, anil the whole
is s|ilenilidly lilted up. The stock of goods consists
of staple ,iiid f.ancy dry goods, imported and doiueatic,
as fine and high grade silks, .s.afins, elegant velvets,
|p|uslies, dress goods, white goods, trimmings, laces,
hosiery, gloves, cor.sets, a complete and full assortineiit

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(if uvi'i-ythiiii; I'liti'iiii;,' tlio (loiimin of Imliis iiipl
guilts' fiiniisliiiijjs, iidtiniis, t'Ic. Alwi cvii'prtH, oil
uldtlis, linuliMinis, iiiiil nil mihihut of liousr fiirnisli-
inys. Tliis aitlt' lioii^r uUo dors ;i lari^u luisiin'ss in
tliu iii.'imiiiu'tinv of l.'iilic'.s' iiiiintlus, uiut .i iiRivli.'ULt
tailoring; ilfpartini'iit is jilso Imd in loniu'ction, wluTt^
gentk'iiR'ii's suits iiiiil ganniMits iin; maiii: to onliT
from llm hcst, iiiiil luijst liovt'ltics in gitnls' wear, iiinl
only till' lii'st ciitteiH aiu LMiipldyud and coriui't stylus
ftiid purfuct litH aiM tin: riilu. Tills lionso isworiliy of
all coninii.'ndatiiin and is oiu: anions' tliu Irailiim and
most iflialilu liii lliu sti'uut. \V. Alvaiid is tliu pracli
cal tailor of tin' lioiisu and siipurvisus all work in tliai
liiiu. .1. /. Ariand maintains a nu'iidii'isliip in l^otli
tliu ('liainlii'r of Coninn'ivu and MurrliantM' Associa-
tion and cacli of tlic ^ ::ik'ini.'n in wull-kuown mid
lii^'hly istui'iiR'd.

THE EDWARD CAVANAGH CO.

AU'KLI, KNOW N and prospiToiis hoiiM' is dial of
till! I'Mwai'd ('avaiia},di Co., di'ali'i's in liardwaro,
paints, oils, coal, i\jc. 'I'lic Ijiisiiicss was cstal)-
lislird in Fell., l«.S| liy Mr. Kdw.ird ('av.iiia^'li, tlici
proprietor, at T-ii Notre I l.inii' si ici't.aiid twoyi'iusaftcr
a removal was made to tlie spaeions and coiiiiiiodions
premises now oceiipie I at LTil" to '.'."i.'i.) on the s.initi
street. A full line of Imilders' and slielf li.'irdwaru is
carried ; also line eiitleiy, iiieclianiis' tools, enamel-
Hare, tinware, lioiise fiirnisliiiii,' ','ood.s, stoves, ranges.
iVc, paintsand oils lieini; m.uiuf'.ictiircd, .and.'i specialty
is mailc of illiniiin.il iiii,' .'ind Inliricatiii'^' oils, "Sim"
Boiler Coinpoiind. A laryo liiisiness is also donu in
aiitliracite and liitiiiiiinoii,s coal. Nineteen assistants
are employed ill tile lioilse, and four deliveriiii^ tuilliis
ill constant sorvioo. Tlio trade is of the most sulistan-
ti.al character and comes from all parts of the I'ity. Mr
C'avaiiagh is svidely«iiid po|iiilarly known in the liest
liiisiness lircles. , mil h.is sustained a lin^h reputation.
11(3 was Imrn in the I'rovincc of t,'iieliec, and haslieen
a rcsideiir of Moiilieal for years. lie is a iiiemlper of
tho National Alliance, t'.O.F., CM. I'.A. and I.O.D.F.

P. E. BROWN.

AMtiNt; tho h'.idii
numerons real
Montreal none
the CMiilideiici' of the
Mr. V. F. Krowii,

^' .-11111 most rcsponsilile of the
i!st.ite and general agents in

possesses ill a higher degree
tiii'^ine'^s coiniiinnity more than

wliiise ollices are at Jso, 1"

I'lac" d' .\rmes Hill. Mr. llrowu is a nativo of
Fngland, and ii gr.iduatii of MctiiU College. He
w.is for many years a pr.ietising pliysiei;in, and on
several occasions has tilled the rcsponsilile ollice of
Health ( Ulicer for this city. Many years a'go he reliii-
ipiished the practice of medicine to eniliark in thu
liiisiness of handling really, of which he is ii lieavy
owner throughout this and other provinces, as well as
in several sl.ites of the iliiioii, among them Wisconsin.
The e.\teiit of Mr. liiowii's landed interestH may liii
g.ithered from the fact that he is untitled to votii as n
proprietor in several dill'erent counties ill this provim e.
.Mr. I'lrown h.is .always upon his Imoks m.aiiy ilcsiraMo
liargaiiis incliiding liiiainess, resident i.d. and nianufac-
liiring silcs, also farm lands, for .sale or e.xch.inge. Mr.
llronn iii.ikes .a specialty of renting and collecting
runts of all classes of property, attends to necessary
rupairs, etc., and any liiisiiiuss where eonlidunco and
responsiliility .-iru esseiiti.il, receivu from him prompt
attention. The tuluphonu call of the otlicu is L',7l)',l.

M. P. LAVERTY.

ONI'i "f the liest known grocery stores in this section
of the city, isth.itof Mr. M. 1'. Laverty, kinmn
as "the Hill To[)," at the corner of Shcrlirooke
and lilciiry Si reels. Mr. L.-ivcrly h.is had ;i long ex-
perience ill the tr.ide, having founded his present
liiisiness .-IS f.ir li;ick as l.H7'.l. An '.'\'uiisive stock is
carried, emliracing foreign aiel iloi,;js;:" fruits, the
liliest teas, fr.agraiit eotlees, pure spices, sugars, syrujis,
f.amily Hour, canned goods, tahlu lil.Miries, liiiest
creamery and d.iiry liiilter, sugar cured li,uii.s and
liacon, elieese, fresh cL'gs .iiiil country produce, in fad
uverythingtliat lielongs to the business, and ho always
litis a l.irge f.unily trade in wines and liipmis, which
are lioillcd exprc^slv for f.imily use, and Dow s,
D.awes and .Molsoii's ;ilcs .'iiid porters are for sale here
.'it lirewery prices. .\ half dozen assist ints are oiii-
ployed, and two wagons are kept in constant service
calling for and delivering orders. 'Mily tho \ciy dost
ipiality goods .ire dealt in, and to the lioiisi i;. in. I'or
purchaser of family supplies a visit to " tho Hill Top"
is well worth the time. .Mr. Laverty is a n.-ilivo of
the I'rovincu of (,|iieliec, and is .i gentleman of more
than ordinary t.'ict and .aliility, and ,a niemlier of the
liet.iil lirocers' .Association. This house needs no
further recoiiimundalioii at our hands, .'is twunty-livo
years liofore thu |iiil)lio is a record of itself.

THE GEBHARDT-BERTHIAUME LITHO-
GRAPHING & PRINTING CO., Ltd.

THIO steadily increasing demand for illustrations and
lithographs of all kinds of ii high order of artistic
exculleiice has Htimiilated tliu art of lithography,
lioiu'o competitivo enterprise has resulted to thu mani-
fest advantage of tho piililic and likewise to tho per-
iii.ineiit licnelit of meritorioiiH and t.dented des-
igners and lithographers. I'roniincnl among thu
leading concerns in .Montre;il is that known as the
<leliliarilt|!ertliiaiiiiio l.itliogra)ihiiig iV Printing t'nm-
paiiy, whoso otiices and workrooms are sitii.ited at li8
and .'id St. (iaiiriel street. 'I'liis tuisiness was esf.al)-
lished several years ago, and the pre.sent company is a
successor to (leorgo .1. (lolihardt iV Co., and the Canada
I'rinting Conip.'iny. Tho Imsinuss was incorporated 12
years ago under the laws of the ]irovinco of (,)uuhcc
with a capit.il of ?L',"),IH)II, and its execiitivo ollicers
now are Mr. Fred 'I'hili.iiil. president, and Mr. Win.
Dagg sccrul.iry and trcisiirer. The prt'inisus coiii-
priae a three storey and liasement Imilding 75 x 45
feet in size, fully ei|uippe.l with niodeni niachineiy,
including 'l cylinder and tl joli presses, two lithograph-
ing machiiies, -t sm.'iU presses, etc., operated l)y ii iiu
horse powursleani eiigino. The (!i lih.irilt-liertliiaiimo
Mthographing .V Printing Ciimpaiiy does a largo
aiiiiiiint of work for the C.'ui.idian I'acihe and llrand
Trunk Kailuays, and luakcsa specialt}' of railway,
steamlioiit and connnercial catalogues, Imok and joli
printiiig and general lithography. .-Ml classes of fine
color work are tiiined out with artistic accuracy and
disp;itcii, while tho prices ipioted aro extreniuly nioil-
cnite. Mr. Thili.iut, tho president, is a n.itivo of
Louisiana, liiit has resided in Montreil for the last 21)
years, and was for nearly ten yeirs maiiagcr of f,o Noil-
veaii Monde. Mr. Da'gg, tho secretary and treasiiror,
w.'is liorn in Ontario, liut has li\ed in Montre.il since
1K71.', eleven and a half yu.irs in the wholesale drug
lioiiso of Alessrs. I')\. ins iV ."sons. Ltd, leaving them to
ulitur the firm of Messrs (iuo. .1. (Selihardt it Co.,
litliogr.iphers, of this city, liotli men areuxperienood
and t.ilunted liiuinuss mun, printers and lithographers,
who enjoy an excellent reput.ition for tho artistic
merits of their work. Thirty first -class printers, lithii-
grapliers, etc., are einplovcil in tli: i talilishmoiit,
whose trade is steadily iiic asiiig in ..iiioiis sections
of thu Doiiiinioii. 'I'liu Imsinuss was lirst. started
in Notre D.iiiie street, but in |H7'J was rciunvcU to its
present premises.

1.- :

' r ?

J. W. GUIKR tVc i\UIl)(iE,

General ;^ti3Ui-aiicc,
-^ loan aiiD

Jfinancial aocntiJ,

9a Sl- t'RANClilS \aVIER Si'

' II

The developniem of the insurance interests of the city
of Montreal hn-- !: :i upon such an extensive scale that
the facilities aO-irtUd the comnuinity by our leaiiiiiii
insr ncB brcVt-rs are of an exceptionally favorable
character as regards low rates of premiutn, jjreat combi-
nation of resources and absolute securi'.y of all risl<s
taken. In Ih s connection we desire to make sritable
reference to the responsible firm of Messrs. J. W Cirier
iS: Mudfie, general in.urante. loan and lir. ;'irijl agents,
whose offices are eligibly locatcil at gj St. b'rancois Xavier
strei^t. This prosperous business was established in i>.'i3
by Mr, J. W. Tirier, who conducted it till iS.Sii, when Mr
N. K. Mudtje became a partner. They conduct a
>!eneral lire, marine, lite, accident and employers
liability insurance business, also Reiier.d ajjents for the
I'rovinceof Ouebi c for the Boiler Inspection and Insur-
ance ("(mipany of Cat.ada, and tlieir jiatrons incluile
many of our leading commercial houses and lar^e
property owners Thev have special facilities throiiRh
their connection with foieit;n conip.inies, and are enabled
to ph'ice surplus lines of tirt: insurance iipi in the most
favor.'ible terms, at the sanu' time affording the assured
absolute security. Missis. J. \V. drier \ Mudne con-
trol the insurini; ol a superior line of business and
residential property in Montreal and its vicinity, also
stocks {»f mt.-rch;tndise i^r.iin. ships, vessels, steamers,
hulls and cargoes. In lif-; insurance thev can always
ba relied upon to place before applicants the best
form of policy adapti d to their wants and at low
rates of premium, in all rH>.t class lumie and foreign life
corporations, and cheerbilly .id\ise clients as to the
relative streuKth and earning powers of the various
companies. They are also prepared to negotiate the
purchase or sale of securities, bonds, etc., etc, OrdiTs
ari^ immediately a'tended to, and complete satisfaction
is jjuaranteed patrons, Mr. ], W, Grier was born in
Ontario, but has ri'suU-d in Montreal several years,
while .Mr. Mud);i' is an lui^lishnian. They .ire Heinle-
men of stiut iiilr-..'ritv and have ever retained the
conlidence of leading* financi.d and commercial circles,
and are well worthy of the liberal patronage secured in
the insurance business of this thriving city. The Bell
Telephone call of the otlice is J401.

D. CONNI'lLLV,
r.PNEKAI. rASSENGKK AGENT.

14 PLACE (I'ARMES SQUARE.

.\inonK the many divisions of the sleani shipping in
tirest in the city of Montreal, that which is devoted to
the lUiropean Ir.ide is the most important. In this con-
nection special reference is made to the famous Ilansa
Line, whose passenger olfices in this c il\ , at i( Place
dWrmes sipiare, are under the iiiana(;enient of Mr. 11.
t'onniilly, the (;eneral passenger agent. The company
has decided to open another olVice for the freiijlit and
shipping department nniler the management of Mr.
James Thorn. The Mansa Line plies between Montreal
and liambur", via ,\ntwerp in summer, and proposes
having direct sailings from .\iitwerp during the summer
season, ami from ll.iliiiix ami Boston in the winter
season. This route combines the advantages of the
shortest sea p.issage, with the most direct and roinfort-
.ible railway transportation to all parts of the West.
The Hansa Line includes the following large and powerful
ocean steamers, and a regul.'ir weekly service is maint.iined
between Can.ida .iiid l-Mirope. viz ; — I'olaria, I'lekhuben,
Stubbenhiik, (iriniin. IJaumw.dl, Slavonia ,ind California,
in addit'on to which a new line will be opened this
season direct from Scandinavi.t to the Ht Lawrence.
These splendid steamers are built of iron, with water-
tight compartments, steam-steering apparatus, and all
modi'rn improvements, to insure the safely of the pas-
sengers and ships, while the captains and officers are
able and experienced sc'amen. Prepaid ticki ts are issued
for passage from Scandinavia, I'inland and all parts of
the Kuropean continent, via Hamburg or .\ntwerp. and
from Loudon, l-^ngland, via .\ntwerp. at lowest rates of
pissage. The Montreal ollice is linely lilted up, and every
information is afforded intending passengers. Mr. 1)
Counelly, the agent, was born in Liverpunl, ICngland.
lie look charge ol this ollice M.iy. iSoj, and is highly re-
garded for his prompluiss and inteKrity. Mr, Connelly
resided several years in Norway, when^ h^' w.is in business,
and is now Vicc-Cousulate for ijwcden and Norway in
Montreal.

JAMES MATTINSON,

Plumber

m bill, Craig Street.

It is impossible, in connection with complexities of
t:ily life, to ovct estimate the value to llie coiiimunily
of first-class plumhers ami se«er IniiUlers in kecpinn tliat
deaJly enemy .wer Ras, away from our buildings
numbing has n jw become practically a science, ancl upon
Its proper application an.l study depends the sohitiim cf
many i|uestion , of dr.iiiiage, ventilation, and sanitary
conditions. In this connection we desire to make special
reference to the old est,iblished, reliable and representa.
tive house of Mr. James Mattinson, whose salesroom and
workshop are located at No. srri Craig street. This
Kentleinan was liLirn in Manchester, IinK., and has lieen
a resident of Montreal for the past forty years, during
twenty of which he li,is been eiiRaKed in business on
his own account, acipiirinK a reput.ition for promptness,
reliability, and superior workni.insliip which places him
in the front rank of his trade. He has executed some o(
the heaviest contracts in his line ever given out in
Montreal, such as the complete fitting, in connection
with C. Garth, of the Ottawa nuildin,i;s in Ottawa ; heat-
ing of Military College, Kingston, and rustom House,
Toronto; the Koyal Insurance Company's buildings,
I'ir., in every instance giving the fullest satisf,(ction.
Mr. .M.utinson is prepared to furnish estimates and
lo enter into conlr.acts of any magnitude for
all kinds of plumbing work, sanitary drainage and
ventilation, steam fitting, electric bell hanging, etc., and
steadily employs a miuieroiis force of the most skilled and
competent workmen. Trior to embarking in business on
his own account, he filK'd the responsible position of
foreman for the well-known firm of Garth S Co. Mr
Mattinson is a prominent member of the Masonic Order.

P H CE N I X

PRINTING

I N K

iTr

office;;

COMPANY

m SI. Calhefifie Slieel.

The typographical ..it linds its success and repiilatum
rest on the quality of the printing ink used. The highest
art and skill are rendered unavailing when the impres-
sions are dull, dingy or f.ideil. and thus it is that master
punters and publishers reipiire to ii->e the utmost c.ire in
the selection of their inks. In tins conneciiim we d;'sin>
to make speri.d reference to the newly-est.iblisheil and
progressive I'hirnix Printing Ink Company, whose offices
in Montreal are situated at ii)Zi St. Catherine street.
This business was establisln .1 under its present title in
1S.J3. Messrs. de I'oliniere and Maurice I'ri'y being tlii^
proprietors. Neither of the proprietors is a practical
ink maker, so they have appointed a manager. Mr. |-!d.
Cornells, who is widely known for his skill and ability in
this important indiistrv. The riionix Trinling Ink
Company manufactures only the (inest and most reli-
able inks, using only the best m.iterials. and already
their roller composition has secured an enviable reputa-
tion. The works, which are located at Mile ICnd, are
fully supplied with modern machiniTy and apjiliances.
operated by steam power. This company produces all
kinds of black inks for news, book job .and woodcut
work, also colored printing inks, .and alreadv several
tirsl-class printing houses pnfer these inks on their
merits. Orders are carefully tilled, and the trade of the
company now extends throughout the Dominion, while
the prices ipioied for all inks are e.vtremely nioder.ue
Messrs. I,, de I'oliniere and M. I'rey were born in
Krance, but have resided in Montreal many years. Mr.
Frey was editor for some time of the St. Hyacinthe
Courier, and for the last seven years h.is been book-
keeper for I.a Cie (leneral des Bazars. Mr. I., de I'ol-
miere is proprietor of the La Cie General dt'S Hazars,
one of the largest and best dry goods stores in the city.
He takes an active part in the management of tha
printing ink works,

UBAN .
I G A H . .
OMPANY

68a Craiq Street.

A recently esiablishi'd .and enterprising concern in
this city extensivily eiigiged in the ni.inufacture of fine
cigars, is tli.it of the <"iiban Cigar Com(iiiny of .S.HO (. raig
sireit. Ill |iilv of the present ye.ir, .Mi'ssrs. \., I'ellay
and J. I.avine inaugurated the present enterprise, which
uniler their able and energetic management i-S rapidly
.assuming extensive proportions. The premises occupied
for m.iniif.u tiiring purposes consist of two (loors, each
JSX 100 feet in dimensions, where at the present time
upw.irds of thirty skilled cig.ir-makers are ri'giilarly
employed. The lirm devote themselves especially to the
m.iniifacture of ihe liner grades of cigars, and they are
r.ipidly building up an extensive and inlluential patron-
age. They iii,iniifactiire fur the trade exclusively, and
their speci.d br.inils are " .( CCA'." insix sizes, " Cuban
S i'lvas. ' "I.a I'earl de Cuba," " Casa Keal,"
" l,.i Viola." '■ L.is Kositas." "Anita." " l.as
b'osas," " La Heliciii," and the "I.O.I''," all of which
are becoming very popular wherever introduced.
Mr. v.. l-ellay was born in Switzerland and w.is for a
periotl of twelve years connectetl with tin; wtrtl known
liouse of Joseph I'ortier, wholes.ilo st.itioner of tins city.
He is a prominent and inlUicnIial member of the Inde-
pendent I irder Toresters. Mr. J. I.avini' isanative ofNew
Orleans. U. S. A., and came to this city at an early age,
where he was raised and e.lucated. b'or three years
previi>us to engaging in business on his own account, he
was superintendent of the factory of the widely known
Havana Cig.ir Co. of this city. He has devoted many
years to this particular line of business, and is an expert
cig.ar-maker as well as one of the best judges of tobacco
in the city. The firm have at present a cap.acity for
inrning out five thou.sand cigars d.iily, but this will so in
h.ive lo be increased, .is their traile is rapnlly develop ng.
l'"roin the very outset they determined to manufacture
goods only of a superior ipiality and excellence, and this
fart, the trade in general are fast learning lo appreciate,
lioth partners are .ictive. energetic and progressive busi-
ness men. thoroughly alive to the wants of tile times and
the demands of llie trade, lielieving as they do that the
better cl.iss of gooils are the ones most in demand by the
trade anil that the mainten.ince of a high standard of
quality is the only Inn; way of holding their patronage,
they have fully determined to use only the best stock
and to see to it that their goods are thoroughly made up
and absolutely as represented,

nyCO JSTT-RE^A-L

JAS. ^A^. PYKE&CO.

F^UR . . .
DRESSING

■rf'v

DYEING
WO R K S

NOS. 68 AND 70 PRINCE STREET.

From the d.iys when :he \oya^eurs of tlio North-W'esl
Trading I'ompany first lii'Ljan to market tlieir pelts in
this city lip to he present, Montreal ' i '•■ays been
one of the Rriatest fur ciitrc/'ots of t .1. The

makers of the commerce of this fjreat me.' is may be

Eaid to have been the fur trade and the latter is still an
important element of the city's commercial supermacy.
It is only during recent years, however, that tliepclis
could 1)0 dressed here, and prepared for the market.
Formerly they li,ul all to be shipped to l-'mope ft^r that
purpose, liut the enteriirise of just such men as Messrs.
Adam Volkert and Fred Schnaufer, the proprietors of the
Montreal Fur Dressing and Dyeing Works, has brought
about a material change. These works were established
in iSSo by the firm of Volkert & Clmlheil, to whom the
present firm succeeded in iSSu, when the present style
was assumed. The works are loj.'ted at Nos. OS and 7.1
I'rince street, and occupy three floors of a budding .|,| x
30 feet in dimensions, l)u the ground floor is the dyeing
departmc.'iu, while the second and third are occupied
respectively by the dressing and drying and plucking
departments. F'orty skilled h.inds are here emplc'icd,
steam power is used, and some C.ooo pelts are dressed
and dyed every week for the trade. Hoth proprietors are
natives of Germ iny, and have lesidul in Montreal, Mr
Voikert twenty nine, and M- Schn.aifer thirteen years,
riiey are both Masons, and inenibers of the A. () 11. \V..
Mr. Volkert being also a member of the Select Knights
of Canada. The call of the orhce is Hell Telep.none /J7 j.

Iron
Merchants ..

SeE

3S ST. FRANCOIS XAVIER ST.

In the fundamental lines of iron and steel, a pro-
gressive and reliable firm in the city of Montreal is that
of Messrs. Jas. W. Pyke & Co,, who,se office is located at
jT St. Francois Xavier street. They are successors to the
business established many years ago by the late .Mfred
Hrowii, and subseijnently carried on by the late Cleorge
l\o,ues. The present firm havealreadysecureda liberal and
iullnential patronage, their trade extending throughout the
Hominion and being thoroughly conversant with the re-
iiuirenients of the market, they are in a position at all
times to give their patrons the benefit. In addition lore-
presenting many other well known fjreign firms, they are
.agimts for the f.imous house of Fried Krujip, whose world-
renowned cast steel works are situated at Essen, Ger-
many Messrs. Jas. \V Fyke A Co. deal extensively in
all kinds of iron aud steel, locomotive and car wheels and
t>r(S, axles, crank pins, spring and roll steel, steel cast
ing, gas engines, mining and other n.achinery. also boiler
lubes, wrought iron gas and steam pipe, etr. In their ware-
house here, a large and carefully selected sic k is always(m
h.ind, and owing to their influential connections they are
in a position to offer substanli.il inducements to buyers.
Mr. J, IS. \\ . T'yke is alsii one of the executors to the estate
of the late Mr. George Reaves, who died in September
iSqj, Mr. I'yke is an honorable business man, and his
hit;li char.ncter is a siirficiriit assurance that all orders
vcill receive faithful altenlion.

J. B. DEGANTE

ijair~~Dresser

^Nr> PERFUMER
1;0 o7. '''rauco::; Xavik:! St,

One of the leading hair-dressers and perfumers of this
section of the city of Montreal is Mr. J li. Deganne,
whose store and parlors are located at no St. Francois
Navier street. Mr, Deganne opened his h.iir-dressing .md
barbers establishment in 1S83, and has secured a liberal
and influential patronage from all classes o( citizens. He
occupies a commodious floor 40x50 feet m size, finely
linished in fancy oak and decorated with handsome
Hritish plate glass mirrors. Here are a number of elegant
upholstered barbers' chairs, and eleven expert barbers
.are constantly employed. An idea of the business done
here may be gathered from the fact, that durin.y the
mouth of .-Vugust iS._).!, 5,143 customeri were atiended to.
The ,<arlor is lighted by handsome electroliers and .1
choice stock of imported perfumes, hair preparations, etc ,
is ahvayson hand. Mr. Deginnoalso keepsfor thcron-
venience of his customers, a lull line of imported cigars
' )nly first-class b.irbers and h.iir dressers are employed,
.mil he makes to order all kinds of wigs and liair goods in
avery superior manner. Mr Deganne was born in Platts-
burgh, N Y.. and came with his parents to Montreal when
only four years old. He is highly esteemed by the commu-
nity for his skill and sterling integrity, and has had 27
years experience in the tonsorial business. Mr Deganne
's a popular member of St Joseph's, St Peter's and the
French .\rtisans' Societies, and is likewise a member of
S.. John liaptistc Society.

27.J

msss

THE BRITISH PIPE COMPANY, |^ICK & BENNETT, 5

OF LONDON, BNG.

MANI-FACTURERS OF

FiplE ]YIEER5Gll/IlJ]VI £plD BI^IHI^ PIPE?

AND IMPORTERS OF

ToB/iGeoTli&i'?' ^Jiiizy QOOD?.

Canadlau Ageucy : 84a Temple Building, St. James St.

One ol lliL- leailiiiR anil Inr^fst CDnc- ns of its kind in
the worl(1 is I'liu lirilisli I'ipe Co., of London, Knt;laiKl,
Willi .ij^cncies in ViLimn, .\iisiri;i, ami In tliis city. The
rompany ni.iiiuf.u lure (iiic meerschaum and briar pipes,
and are direct importers and dealers in toliacconists' fancy
Roods, pouches, cigar and cigarette cases, cigar and
cigarette tubes and holders, leather goods, wax vesta
matches, and every thing in the line of tobacconists'
sundries. Mr. Sanuiel Cilenson, who represents the com-
pany in this city, has h.id an extended experience in tlii^
special trade, and is well versed in its every phase and
(e.iture. He is located at No. N.ia in the Temple building
on St. James street, where he has a (inely fitted up show-
room in which a splendid display is made of samples of
all the ele^-ant goods made and handled by the coir.pany.
lie has built up a l.irge and nourishing trade, with the
wholesale dealers and jobbers throughout Canada, and
each succeeding year his business is increasing in im-
jjurlance and volume Mr. ("ilenson was born in London,
LiigUiid, where he was for some lime engaged in the s.ile
ut tiijars, tobaccos and smokers' articles, etc. He came
to Nlw York several years ago, and carried on business
ia Ihul city for a time. He his been located in Montre.d
sintt Auj;. iiiij.3, and is doing a largo and prosperous
liiisini'KS.

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pHO

-pOG

141 St. Peter,

The leading and represeiuaii\ e lirm ^li photographers
in this city is acknowledged to be that of Rice & Bennett,
whose premises are so eligibly located on tlie corner
Craig and St. Peter street. The business established
thirteen yearsagoby Mr W (1. Martin c.ime under the
control of the firm in Sept. iS.jj, and has since been
developed upon a soiimi basis to proportions of gre.it
magnitude. The premises are spacious and commodious
and comprise a handsomely furnished reception parlor,
and well eipiipi>ed operating room and painting and
fiuisliing dep.artments. The firm execute high class
work only, and are particularly successful in line por-
traiture and with groups and children. They are careful
and painstaking, and all their work is greatly admired
anil commended for superior elegance and superior liiiish.
Messrs. Rice and liennett are both practical men of long
expi rience as photographers, have kept pace with all the
advances that have been made in the art, and cin execute
work fully ecpial to any produced in this country. They
are moderate in their prices and are doing a splemiid
business numbering among their patrons many of the
leading families in this city. Mr. A.J. Kice, who was
born in Cape l^reton, was for sometime a resident of
Sydney, C. 1!., and subseipiently of Washington U C,
and New Cl.asgow. N S, He ha.5 been engaged in busi-
ness as a photographer in Can.ada since iS;0. Mr. J C
S. Hennett was born in Montreal and was for a period of
nine years in the employ of leading photographers before
estal)lishing butiness for himself.

JJT]VIE^ ]VIcD01JQ£LL ^ CO.
WOOLLENS 1-^^

. . A N U . .

c^:^- TRIMMINGS

10 ST. HELEN STREET.

The wholesale tr.ide in woollens .and tailirs' trimmings
in the city of Montreal is well represented by the newly
established and reliable house of Messrs. J as McDougall
A Co , whose office and salesrooms are situated at 10 St.
Helen street. This stiMilih- increasing business was
est.iblished in i.S()i by Mr. James MrOougall. who is sole
proprietor. Mr. .McDougall is considered one of the best
judges of woollens in the citv, ;ind was previously in the
employment of Messrs. Robertson, l.inlon & Co , in the
same line. He occupies a superior stone warehouse,
winch is supplied with every modern convenience, and
is fully stocked with a choice assorlment of broadcloths,
worsteds, c.issimeres, \'estings, suitings, o\-erco.itiiigs, etc.,
comprising the linest goods from Lnglish, Scotch, Irish
and I'rencli InuHes, which are i uporteil direct, while the
must critical and exacting buyers cannot f.iil to be suited
at this first-class establishment. The slock of tailors'
trimmings, silks, salins, linings, buttons, braids, etc .
includes all the latest designs and patterns. Orders are
filled with care and dispatch at the lowest possible
figures, and the trade of the hou.se now extends through
out the entire IJominion. ICight clerks are employed in
the salesrooms, and .Mr. McDougall also has six travelling
salesmen on the road. He is a native of Montreal, and
is highly esteemed in trade circles for his business ability
.and strict integrity. Mr, McDoug.ill is a popular nuvii-
ber of tlie Hoard of Trade, and Honorary Secretary of the
Metropolitan <'lub.

275

HMHRHH

Kid Olovc:

Store.

230 St. James Street,

BRANCH, - COR. ST. CATHERINE!^ STANLET STS.

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The only cstablislHiiiiiu of its kind in Montreal is tliat
popularly known as the r',iri.s Kid rdove Store, located
at 2jij St. James street, and branch at the corner St.
Catherine and Stanley streets. The business was estab-
lished in iSSo by Jas. T. Dunn, now of N'ew Haven, ("onn ,
at 2Gj St. James street, and was purchased from him
by the present owmrs, V.. H. Cooke A Co. in iSoo, and
this year a removal was made to the premises now-
occupied. The branch store was opened in September.
iSiji. The St. James street store is handsomely anil
attractively titteil up with plate kI.iss show cases, black
and gold fixtures, and C'luipped with electric lights, steam
heat, etc. The firm import a full and complete line of
kid and other kinds of rIovcs direct from I'rance, and
also keep in stock a general assortment of the fini'st and
best quality fjloves of Knglish, American and Canadian
manufacture, also a fine line of corsets. This establish-
ment is the leading headipiarters for gloves in the city,
and is liberally patronized by all class.s of i'.^ com-
munity. The store has a width of lii'teen and a depth
of one hundred feet, and abnit it there is always a scene
of busy activity. The mad order department forms an
important feature of the business, as gloves are mailed
free of postage to anv fart of Canada or United States
Mr. E. H. Cooke, the active co-part i' ■, is always present
to welcome his friends and p.itrons, and feels happy in
tliU kuowleUtJ'i t!i.»t his firm (jives better value and a
greater varietv in yloves than any other house in Canada

WILLIAM AGNEW& CO.

>: i| IMPORTERS. ^S a

J>'

7 VICTORIA SQUARE.

A rciponsible and reliable house in this city
is that of Messrs. William .Afjtiiew & C'o. , im-
[(oiter.'i of silks aiul dress goods. The business
was estalihshed seven \ears ago. The firm
imports special Imes of dry goods only and rep-
resents a number of leading I-^uropean houses.
They carry a complete assortment of goods in
their line, handling oidy those of a superior
((U.dit)-. Mr. Agiiew, tin; head of tlie firm and
active co-partner, is an able aiui energetic busi-
ness man, fully conversant with every detail
and the reqiiirenu-nls of the trade, and is
enabled to oiler substantial inducements to
buyers in prices that would be dilliciilt to
obtain elsewhere, and the firm's tr.idc extends
througlinul ("anada. Mr. .Xgnew has always
sustained a higli reputation as a business man
and a citi/en. Ho is now one of the oldest
members of tile Dominion Commercial Trav-
ellcts' .Association.

McLEAN, KENNEDY & CO

STEAMSHIP
AGENTS --^^

FORWARDERS

a Place I<ovale

An important 1 .'aiure >i the commercial .activity and
enterprise for whic'.. 'bis city has ever been noted, and
one which has borne a prominent part in rearing its vast
business wealth and prosperity, is its multifarious
hipping interests. Of the m.-'.ny individuals and firms
who have been instrumental in building up and fostering
the maritime business that has been the stepping stone
to the city's greatness, no one house has done more in its
line than th.it of McLean, Kennedy A Co., the well-known
steamship agents and forwarders, of rooms t> and ij,No.
S Place Koyale. The business was founded twenty-five
years ago by Mr. Clias. McLean, and thus conducted till
i8SS, when by the admissiim of Mr. Murray Kennedy,
the present style was adopted. They act as general
forwarders and freight agents and do a large business,
having many correspondents both in this country and
ICuropu. They arc the agentsof the well-known Columba
Line of steamers plying between this city and Antwerp,
also for the furness Line between Montreal and Lon-
don, as well as for the Holme Line and McLean Line.
Hesidi'S attending to the v.ast business of these prominent
lines of ocean steamers, to them are consigned the
majority of the numerous outside steamers which come
to the port of Montreal. Mr McLean is a native of Pais-
ley, Scotland, but has resided here twenty-si.i years. Mr,
Kennedy hails from Liverpool, Kngland, and has lived
in this city thirteen years. Hotli gentlemen are prominent
members of the Commerci.il Kxchange and the Hoard of
Trade. They are honorable merchants, and upright
citizens and are thoroughly identified wiili the best busi-
ness and social circles of Montreal.

C7C

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"^^Tlr^^tb^' D.G.ivFBE^iN, N. eeLLiN & eo.,

AERATED WATERS,

620 Dorchester Street.

I'rominont niuont,' the most reliables innmifattiirers
of acralcil ami rninuinl waters in tlie city of Montreal
is Mr. Kobcrt Allan, wjose oflice and factory arc
siluatud at C>_'0 Dorchester street, corner St. I'rbain
street. This prosperous bnsiness was established thirteen
\ ears ago ly Mr. .Mian, whose trade iiowe.stends throUKh-
out all sections of Montreal and its vicinity, lie occupies
a comniodions two-story brick biiildioK, fidly equipped
with the latest improved Knglish machinery and
appliances, o|)erated by steam power. Mr. .\llan manu.
factures larnely Helfast Kinder ale, soda water, );i".i;er
beer, lemonade, ireain so,la. \'ichy water, seltzer u.iter,
I.ithia w.iter, potash water, cpiinine water, champagne
ci(kT, etc. Ilis goods are ureatly prized by all lovers of
aerated waters, on account of their absolute freedom from
adulteration and the l.irge ipiantity of carbonic acid gas
with which they are charged. Fifteen men and several
wagons are employed, and a heavy trade is conducted
with leading hotels, drug stores, restaurants, confectionery
stores, etc. All goods are unsurpassed for quality and
excellence, and have no superiors in Montreal or else-
«here. (Irders by mail or leh'plione are immediately
filled at the lowest po.sible prices and the liellTelephone
call of the olhce is 17H.1, and the I'eileral Telephone call
S20. Mr. .\llan was born in Scotland in i>3t and cauu^
to Montreal in 1S7, lie is highly regarded in business
circles for energy and strict integrity. Mr ..\llan was
formerly in the employment of (has. Wilsen A 1 'o .ind
Robert Blackwood A t.'o.. of Montreal.

, FLOUR, CH[ES[, M

and Country Produce,

58 ST. FRANCOIS XAVIER STREET.

Monlrc.tl, both by reason of lit f excellent
railway and water faeilitics, is one of the prin-
cipal points in the T^oininion of Canrnla for the
receijil .and handling,' of gr.iin, ih.iir, cheese,
hay and country produee. The city's facilities
have liceii greatly aided b\- the ciiltM-prise anil
resotirces of our leadin,<; e.xportiis and roniinis
rion merciiants, prcjminent anion,!,' whom is Mr.
1'. ("i. Mcliean, whose office is located at 5^
St. I'rancois X.ivier street. Ills connections
are of a superior character, iiuliidin.L; Icnliii.t,'
shijipers and consi,L;ners of ;,'rain and Hour in
Ontario, M.iiiiloba and the North \\'i;-t. lie
exports extensively to (ireat Puitain, ;tnd in
iiS()2 shippei.1 250,000 linshels of petis, 300,000
bnsheN of wheat, 500, 1,00 iuishels of oats, ,ilso
larjje quantities of hay and conntr\- ]nodtice.
.\ specialtv is made of i:ar.i;o lots for export.
Ml. Mcllc.in chatterin,!,' vessels and slnpiiini,'
diri.'ct. Ml. Mclieaii promptly h.indles the
largest consi.giiments of grain, llour .and pro-
duce, adv. Hiring libir.illy on the s.inii: whert'
reciuired, while at the same time he giiar.tiiti es
iiiiniediate re'unis to shippers.

277

GROCERS,

i.}7J XoTKK 1 ).\.Mi; .Stkkkt.

.\mong the l.irge and well appointed grocery establish-
luer.ts in this busy section of Montreal, is to be named
th.it of Messrs. X. Collin ,V Co. It was inaugurated as
long ago as iS6r). by the present projirietor. M first
it was estalilislicd on Notre I i.imc- .-rul Mountain street,
.iiul afterwards removed to Montc:a!m and Notre I lame
streets, oecnpyiiig its present ipi:. iters. No 1.172 Notre
Oan.e street, in 1SS9. The pri!ni;cs com|nise three
storie.s and b.isement. .ijxCj feet, and have all conveniences
for r.ipidly transacting business, including a largeelcv.itor
The Slock carried is largi', t'.ill ami complete, embracing
evirytliing in the line of si. 1; le a. 1 f ir.cy i-roceries. ,\lso
.il! l.inilsof canned goods, fresh and pare grocers' suiulries
in full assortment, coffees, (\Mm the comir.on to linest
grrulessold , leas of the choicest varieties, sugars, spices,
mustards of the best, and a general line of f.imily luxuries
.111(1 necessities which have no superior in quality, purity
.;nil frc'shness, in this city. Indied, th(! w.mtsand necessi.
ties of the household in this line can he're be siipi'liid
Tills old reliable lie ise enjoys its large measure of pros-
perity from having merited it, and its business methods
,ire just and e(iuitable. Mr N. Collin, the head of the
linn, is a native of Longiicl, I' o,, and has otb.er business
inlerests in this city. lie is a stockholder in tin; Mont
rj'al street railw.iy, and ;d o a stockholder in the .Vuer
l.ithi Co. lli^ is a gentleman nf high standing in the
community and .in honorable, liberal business man

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L C, i)E TONNANCOUR,

MERCHANT TAILOR,

NO. 8 ST. LAMBERT ST.

In the (lifl'ereiu inrUihiries of Monln.'al. ilH'irrnTcliar.t
liiiloring l)usiness must liu considered one of the most
siKnificant branches. In connection with this special
trade we desire to call atlention lo Mr. 1. C. de
Tonnancour. who has the repniation of heiii); the best
represcnt.itive of the business of the nu-rch.int tailor in
the city. Mr. de Tonnancour has been I'stabhsheii in
business since 1S67 and is located at No. S Si Lamben
street, where he occupies two flats, each ^oxOo feet in
area, and carries a slock of the very finest and choicest
fabrics in all the new styles of the best French and
lui-ilish production The lower flat is utilized as sales-
room and cutting department, and ilu; iippjr one for
ladies' mantle and costume tailoring, which is umler thr
iminediate supervision of Mr. I.. C de Tonnancour, Ir.,
his son, a young man w ho has spent st eral years in
Paris and London in the best schools s.udyinf; the
merchant tailor's art, and is not only a gentleman
possessing e.\i|ui.site taste and abilities of high order,
but is well versed in all that pertains to high-class
tailoring and elegance in ladies' tailor-made wearing
apparel. It should be said thai many of the best
dressed ladies and gentlemen in Montreal are permanent
patrons of this establishment. .Mr. Tonnancour, Sen.,
was born ne.ir Montreal and has resided in the city
many years, and is a prominent member of the Chamber
of Commerce. The patronage comes from the leading
fashionable residents and is steadily increasing each
succeeding vear. The Messrs Tonnancour are well and
favorably known, and their high person.il character is a
suflicient assurance of the reliable manner in which
o.-ders will be tilled

RAE cS: DONNKLLV

AUCTIONEERS AND COiHIISSION MERCHANIS

■J41 AMI '-'.('! Si. I\ME!^ Si.

In the important and e.^actiiig business of auctioneers
and commission merchants in the city of .Montreal, a
ri'liable and representative house is that of Messrs. Kae
iV I'onnelly, whose salesrooms and ollices are centrally
locateil at -'.(1 ,ind .:.\i, St. James street. Tliis business,
which is steadily increasing, was est.iblished 10 y(.'.irs ag,i
by .Messrs. 1 i.ivid Kae and .Michael Uonnelly, who have
since secured a liberid and influential patronagi". They
hrst started at J016 Notre Dame street, but in i.sScj
moved to their present location. The premises occupied
i:omprise a spacious ground floor and basement,
each being 50 x i |0 feet in size, extending to I'orti-
hcation Line. liolh partners are able anl experunccd
aucticmeers, who scrupulously protect the interests of
patrons. They make liberal ailvances on all kinds of
merchandise when recpiired, ;uul gnaranlee prompt sales
and immediate relurns 10 customers. (Hit door sales are
prcniiptly attended to, and they also hold, at dillerent
periods of Ihe year, extensive s.iles of Turkish rugs
,ind embroideries, Chinese and Japanese curios,
dry goods, fuinilure, boots and shoes and other mer-
chandise. The tirms regular sales' days are Tuesday
and l'"riday, at j p.m., but outdoor 'des are held
daily. This house is well known .all over I'.in.ada. ami is
noted for the good prices gener.ally realiiied on all goods
entrusted to it. Messrs. Kae I't Donnelly also act as real
estate agents and valuators. They buy. sell, exchange,
and rent properly, and have carried through to a success-
ful issue many important trans.actions. Messrs. Kae A
Donnelly loan money in bond and lirsi mortgage, and
are considereil among the best jiulges of the value of
the residential ;'nd business lealty of Montre,il and its
vicinity. Mr. Kae was born in (llasgow, Scotl.ind. and
Mr. Donnelly in County Tyrone, Ireland, the I'oi mer
h.uing resided in Monlreal 15 and llie latur 23 years.
Tlii'y are widely known for their sound judgment, ability
and inlegrity, and are extremely iiopular in financial and
business circles. Ten clerks, assistants, etc.. areemplo>ed
in lliis est.iblishmenl, and consignments ;ire constantly
received from Kurope. .Asia, and , all section^ of Canada.
Mr. K.ie is an active l-'reemason and a member of the
C.inadian ( irder of Foresters, while Mr Donnelly is a
priuiiinent member of the C M H .\. Their l,.achine
Branch store has lately been translerred to Mi I'
Donnelly.

H, ROBERT FALBORD,

* ARCHiTECTE,

NO. 7 PLACE d'ARMES.

In Montrea' the field before the architect of ability is
one of the most gratifying cli.iracter. .\inong those
whose talents and elforts are meeling deserved recogni-
tion is Mr. II. Kobert Talbord, who is noted for hi.
thorough knowledge of every detail of his art. Uorn in
the city of Sorel, '' 'J , ho was rai.sed in this city, where
he studied architecture as draughtsm.ui during nine con
secutive years, thusliaving along and ■. ahi.ibleex|ie:ience
as an architect. He began the practice of his profession on
his own account in the beg. ining of ifiij2, and has met
with a large measure of patron.ige and is doing a flue
business, his office being one of the most frefpiented by good
clients, and we cm s.ifelysay that in a very few years it will
be one of the best oll'ices of thi.s city and Canada. His
conception of architectural beauty is of the highest
order, and he has in the erection of a number of good
national and public buddings and private houses given
abund.int evidence of his talent and ability. He gives
the clos'jst personal supervision over all work entrusted
to him, and is admirably prepared and eijuipped to
furnish tirawings, plans, specilicalions, etc , to superin-
tend the construction of buildings of all kinds, guaran-
teeing honest and skilled wiirkmanship and the prompt
fulhlment of contracts. His financial stamling is of a high
class, and ho is well looked upon in business circles, is re-
sponsible and trustworthy. .-Vrbilrations, evaluationsaiid
measuring of .-dl kinds of artificers' work is attended to.
and Mr. b",ilbord will be found fully iiualified to carry
through successfully orders and special commissions in a
full and satisfactory manner. Inhisbusinessoporalions he
makes employment on an average for 250 trade workmen.
Mr Talbord is one of those men of energy and enterprise
whose speeded ipialifications recommends to .ill conlem-
plating the erection of any description of building.

278

JOHN RIELLE, the bushnell company. Ltd. P. LAPIERRE,

CIVIL ENGINEER ^'^^P°'-*«'-« ^-^^^ Dealers m petroleum, etc. ,\ 1 CMX ' 1 I c^V 1 ] 1 M Y^. 1 lO F

New York J-ifk p,uii,niNG.

There is no profession or calling which exerts a greater
inlluence on the maturi.il prosperity of the commiinilv
than tliat of the civil engineer and surveyor. In the
front rank of its leadin),' exponents, not only in the city
of Montreal, hut in the I'oniinion of Canada, we find
Mr. John Kielle, whose handsome offices are In the New
York Life Hiiilding. on Place d'Armes, Mr. Kielle is ;i
native of the town of l.aprairie, and is a self-made man,
having been educated at Laprairie school, and, after
studying; under proficient teachers, turned his attention
to civil engineering in all its branches. He acquired a
mastery of the profession in all its details under the most
competent teachers, antl, fully equipped in every respect,
he was admitted to its pr.ictice .)2 years ago. I'rom the
outset his ability and industry gaineil for him the patron-
age of many of our leading public corporations and private
citizens, and he soon found himself the rc'cipient of m.iny
valuable commissions. The pr.ictical, able and relialile
manner in which these were e.vecuied avided still further
to his already enviable repul.ition, and Mr Kielle has
ever since occupied a foremost position in the ranks of
his profession. He has been intruslel with the direction
of many of the most diflicull and important worksexecuti'd
in this province, and the result has alwavs more than
justitieil the choice of his selection. He di'votes his
attention principally to railway and municipal surveving
aijd engineering, thebuil.ling of waterworks aiul (>ngiii'e. r-
ing generally, preji.ires plans and specifications for same,
anil, in everything that he undertakes, gives evidence of
the highest order of profession.d ability. Mr. Kielle is
consiillinR engineer of C. T. li. and C.'lV ]< companies,
.mil at the time of their respective construction was in-
trusted with the responsible dunes of ev.ilii.Uing their
right of way into this city. He is a member of the Ilo.ird
of Trade and of the Chamber of Commerce, also of the
Society of i.'i\il b.ngineers. and a governor of the Mont
real Ciener.il Hospital. Ho is connected with tile N'e'v
York Life Insurance, and has the administration of their
real estatn in ihocitv.

IQO McQILL STREET,

One ot those representative houses, which have mani.
fested such a legitimate spirit of enterprise in the develop-
ment ot the commercial interests of Montreal, is the
reliable Bushnell Company (Limited), importers and
dealers in petroleum and its products, whose office is
located at lOo McGill street, storage tanks, b'.rrelling
sheds and warehou.ses at Mile I'^nd. The company's
Canadian works, which are fully supplied with modern
a]ipliances and apparatus, are situated at London,
Ontario. The headquarters and principal oltices of the
company are in New York city. 'I'his extensi\e business
was established in .Montreal twtdve years ago by Mr. ('. (',
Campbell, who ctniducted it till iSoo, when it was incor-
porated with ample capital under the laws of the IVovince
of (.hiebec, as The liushnell Company (Limited), and
it. likewise, h,is branches in Toronto and < Jtlawa. The
manager, Mr. Ceo. J. Kilpiu, has had long experience, and
possesses an intimate knowledge of all kinds of oils and
the requirements of the most exacting patrons. The city
premistrs occupied comiirise a spacious ground floor and
basement, each being 25x140 fee* in dimensions, fully
equipped with every conveni.mce. fhe coiupiny keeps
constantly in stock a supjrior selection of kerosene',
gasoline, benzine, naphth.a, spindle, cylinder and journal
oils, while a specialty isinade of I^iilwav signal and cylin-
der oils. The coiiip.iny's illuminating oils are pure, non-
explosive and economical, and are the best burning oils
ever offered to the trade and public Tin. lubricating oils
of this reliabh; company work splendidly on machinery,
contain no ;icid or alk.di to corrode, or grit to wear out
the metal, but .ire lasting and cleanly and promote
smooth running in the highest di'gree. The Lhislinell
("ompany has built up an excellent reputation on tine
got)ds, and h.is iiiwer desireil to enter into co'iipi.'tition
with low grade inferior oils, that are dear at any piice,
and its trade now extends throughout Ontario, (Juebec,
I'rince IMward Nland, .New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Orders are carefully filled at the lowest possible prices,
and .all oils are fully warranted. Thirty men are
employed by the comjiany in Montreal, and a heavy
stock of all brands ul oils is alwavs on li.iud

I'i (^ll.HBOIM.E/ ^(^tlARE,

.-\mong the many worthy representatives in the line
of merchant tailoring in Montreal is Mr. 1'. Lapierre,
who conducts the business at No. 13 Chaboillez square,
who comnunced businesr, in 1*32, and who has met with
a large measure of success. Mr. I„apierre had previously
had a wide experience in this business and is practical in
all its features and details. The premises in which the
business is carried on are 20 x 75 feet, affording all con-
veniences and ample room. The store in its finishings
and furnishings has few equals and no superiors. It is
handsomely frescoed, has tile door, splen<lid oak tables,
desks, etc., and in all respects is neat and attractive. Mr.
Lapierre carries a fine line in all styles and patterns of
gentlemen's piece goods, suitable for the season, in
latest pate'rns and styles and of first quality. All
trimmings are also of the first quality, and the makeup
of all garments turneil out is in accordance with the
fashions ot the time. He gives employment to twelve
hands, seven in the store and shop and five outside to
whom work is delivered. He belii.wes in correct dressing
and has a horror for an ill fitting garment. All work
executed by him is guaranteed as to fit and excellence o'.
workmanship. Mr. Lapierre gives personal supcrvis' ;
to all orders, which are prcuuptly and satisfactoi!
executeil. Those desiiing really artistic tailoring an,
'■ done to the Queen's taste," will do well to consult liim
and inspect his eleg.int stock. N'r. Lapierre was born
at St. I'atricks, Sherrington, 1'. 1.]., and came to Mont-
real in 1S-7. He was formerly with K. Charl«bois e,
1870 Notre Dame street. He belongs to the Independenl
I irdei of Foresters and several Catholic Orders, and ii
we'll kntiwn.

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HCSaOWnFTTT

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'■i

ED'W.'AKM) I, HON'!),

30 ST. FRANCOIS XAVIER ST

The insurance companies ul tliu worlil must always
take a prominent place as institutions b(meficien'. practi-
cal and indispensable to tlie present state of civilization.
The large aggregate of capital as represented in tlie pro
perty and shipping of the busy city of Montreal has not
only proved a fruitful field for home institutions but
has encouraged the establishment of many Hritisli
companies to embark in a profital'lc business. These
famous corporations place their interests in the control of
genllemen of large experience and undoubted reliability.
I'rominent among these in Mcuilreal is Mr. l-.dward I.
Uond, Insurance Broker and Agent, whose offices are
centrally situated at 30 St. Francois Xaviur street. Mr.
bond established this business in iiSHi. As a broker he
has long held a high reputation in the city and controlletl
an iiitUiential and important business, placing policies in
f.re. marine, accident and plate glass insurance companies
Mr. liond represents the following first-class companies.
VIZ ; — .\s chief agent for (?anatla, The British and
Foreign Marine Insurance Co., of Liver(iool ; Kelianc-'
Marine Insurance Co , of I.i\erpool. As local agent for
Montreal. London .■\ssurance Corporation, l-'ire. of London.
As chief agent for the I'rovincr, Lloyds I'late Class
Insurance Co., New York; Norwich and London .Acci-
dent Insurance Co , of F.nglanfl ; Boston Marine
Insurance Co., of Boston, etc. The l.'irgi st risks are
promptly placed and distributed by Mr. Bond in a
judicious manner, while the lowest rates of premium are
invariably quoted and a libi.'i.il and speedy adjustment
and payment of all losses are guaranteed. Mr. Bond
makes a speciality of ocean and inland marine insurance
and furnishes open ]ii>licies to inijiorters from all ports
in the world. He also olfers special inducements to
exporters for protecting grain and proMsions. cargoes
and hulls being promptly insured, while cattle risks
cov(Tiug mortality are al;:o issued. Mr. Bond is one of
the ablest and most honorable under'.vrifrs in the city,
and is a popular member t>f the lio.ard of Trade. lb; was
born in Montreal and is Treasurer of the Montreal
lioard of Cnderwrilers. Mr, Bond is also president of
I'liillipsbnrgh Junction Kailro.id Co , ami of the Citizens'
League of Montre.d. He is :i Life Cioveriuir of the
Hospital for the Insane, and one of the I!seciitivc Com-
mittee Council of the Society for rreveiiti'm of Cruelty to
.■\niinals. Mr Bond is, likewise, a member of the St.
James Club, and is one of Montreal'-, public spirited
Citizens.

WILLIAM W. BREWIS,

Grocer and Provision Merchant,

r.'AV ■/>^>/.VV//;'.s"/'A-/' ,s"/- V , . ;» .. ■

ii.ie of the most popular and successfully managed
ret.iil establishments in this fashionable section of the
city is that of Mr, William \V. Brewis, grocer and pro-
vision merchant, located at .\o. 703 Dorchester street.
.\lthough but a brief period of time has elapsed since
it was founded, having been inaugurate! by Mr. Brewis
in IVbruary 1^0.3, it is already the i.^..lre of a brisk
and active trade and is the recipient of an inlluential
mu permanent patronage. Mr. Brewis' experience in
this line of business has been a valuable one .and he is in
a position to meet the demand and fill orders in a manner
that cannot be otherwise than satisfactorv to his custom-
'■r< .\ native of I'.ngland, he has been a resident of Mon-
treal for the past eight years, during live of which he was
connected with the well-known and lef.ding house of Mr.
Walter Paul. His store is jo x 75 feet in dimensions and
as regards liftings and fixtures, is complete and perfect
The stock of fancy and staple groceries always carrieil is
of the very best quality, and as prices are always the
lowest tlieri: is ,always u scene of busy activity about this
establishment. Family flour, choice teas and coffees,
pure spices, cmneil goods, foreign and nativefniits, table
delicacies, etc. are prominent specialties ; also hams,
b.acon, butter, cheese, eggs and general provisions. Two
assistants are employed and goods are delivered at resi-
dences free of charge. Mr. Brt^wis is .a young man,
persevering, progressive and enterprising and his success
is well assured.

JOSEPH HORSr<''ALL. & SOMS,

.\r(inu/(icliirt'rs 0/ .JAv/'.«. toiif/is' and '/ioti
VIot/iiiiij ,

263, 26S and 267 St. James Street,

Montreal, as one of the recognized centres of mercan-
tile and manufacturing activity in Canada, has
in no wise retrograded as regards the development of
her clothing trade. A leading manufacturing house in
this trade is that of ^b'ssrs. Joseph Horsfall ^ Sons,
manufacturers of men's, boys' and youths' clothing,
whose salesrooms are located at 203, ^65 and 267 St.
James strett, with entrance from 7 Victoria Square.
This now very prosperous business enterprise was
established in this city by Mr. Joseph Ilorsfall in 1SS4,
and in i~^')o the present style was adopted, the members
ofthelirmnow consisting of Mr. joseph Ilorsfall and
his son, Mr Arthur Horsf.dl. Mr. Ilorsfall. Sr.. intends
to admit his other sons into partnership on their becom-
ing of age. Mr. Joseph Ilorsfall was born ill Yorkshire,
ICngland, and came to Montreal twenty-five years ago
I-'or eighteen years previous to embarking in business on
his own account, he was manager of the Montreal branch
of the well known house of Mark Fisher, Sons ii Co.,
wdiose lie.ulquartcrs are in Hiidderslield. Mr. .\rthur
Ilorsfall was born in same place and was educated at
Berthier, I', (,). The firm are today among the Largest
manufacturers of men's, youths' and boys' clothing in
Montreal, their trade having grown to immense propor-
tions, extending throughout the Dominion, They em|iloy
upwards of two hundred hands in the making of gar-
ments, as well as fifteen clerks in the house and seven
travelling salesmen. They have occupied their present
extensive premises for the past two years and a half,
having formerly been located on St. Mich'l's Lane
Their premises are Go x 100 feet in dimensions,
and they carry an immense stock of men's, youths'
and boys' clothing in meilium and line grades.
They sell to the trade l^xcluslvely and their patron.ige
embraces the h.'ading and inlluential dealers throughout
the country. They enjoy unexcelled facilities, and
inlluential connections and their financial standing is of
the highest. Mr. Joseph Ilorsfall is one of our leading
and inlluential merchants and very highly esteemed in
the prominent business circles of Montreal, lie is a
prominent member of St. (ieorge's Society, as well as the
Freemasons. His son, Mr. .\rthur Horsfall, is a young
man of exceptional !• viness .ability ami stands high in
the estimation of our cjdiug business mca.

2gO

J. p. xuoKx r,

Merc^hcint "Pi lilor

100;i rSTotre Uiunc Street.

One of tlie most fashionable and arlisiic merchant
tailoring houses in this community is that of Mr. ]. P.
Nugent. He founded the husiness in 1S74, and controls
a l:irge share of the trade of the best people. His trade
is retail an<l principally conlineil to the city. The prem-
ises occupied are ample in diniensions, and afford es'cry
convenience for the conductinK of the business. This
establishment is located at No. igo.i N'l'lre DauK^ street,
in commodious quarters which are 30 x 100 feel, used
for store and workshop, the whole bei-.R handsomely
fitted up. Employment is ^iven '.,y eight workmen,
who are skilled in the tailoring 'inc. ^^r. Nugent
carries a very choice line of gen'.lemen's piece goods,
as tweeds, worsteds, naps, woolens, meltons, etc ,
for both suitings and overcoatings, Mr. Nugent
is .1 practiral cutter and superintends personally,
he h.iving studied in the famous Kuell .\cademy, corner
llrooiu anil Broadway, N. V. Th.ose desiring perfect
filling garments and faultless in all respects need go no
farther than thi .rlislic tailoring establishment. .Ml
work is of ilie be.st. Mr. Nugent lias a most allracliv.'
store, and displays an elegant line of .go mIs in gents'
furnishings of every style and kind. Indeed his is the
fashionalile establishment in his line in this community.
His prices are as reasonable as those of any fashionabli^
store. Mr. Nugent isa nativeof Ireland, but has resided
in Montreal twenty four years, lia.s served acceptably as
Justice of the I'e.ico, and is a prominent nii.inlier of tlu;
Indei'endint Order of Foresters, and also of .\. O XI W.
and many oilier prominent societies. Me is a practical
and thorough business luan and enjoys the esteem of the
business comnuinity.

B. A. BOAS & CO

JDTi^r

• or •.
G-OOIDS.

1886 Notre Dame Street.

The manufacturers' selling agent i^ to-day an import-
ant factor in the general routine of modern business
methods, supplying the connecting link between the
producer and consumer and relieving both of an in-
linity of trouble in the effecting of sales and obvi-
ating the necessity of constant trav»l on the part
of principals. .\ leading Montreal house actively
engaged as importers and manufacturers' agents of
dry goods is that of Messrs. B. .\. Boas, 6c Co., whose
office and salesrooms are situated at 1.SS6 Notre Dame
street. This prosperous business was established in
iSoj, by Messrs. Boas & Meyer, who conducted it till
iS6y, when on the retirement of Mr. .Meyer, Mr. B. A.
Boas became sole proprietor. Mr. Boas has had extended
experience in the dry goods trade, and represents
several f.inious houses in silks, satins, velvets, velveteens,
mantles, gloves, etc. He is agent for the noted Alex.inder
kill gloves, and liis trade now extends thoroughout the
iiitire Poininion. The premises occupied for salesrooms
comprise a spacious second floor, 30x125 feet in area,
where a heavy and choice stock is always on hand.
I Irders are filled with care and dispatch at the lowest
possible prices, and complete satisf.iction is guaranteeil
patrons. Six clerks are employed in the house, and five
travelling salesmen ri^present Mr. Boas on the road. Mr.
lloas was born in Cicrmany, but has resided in Montreal
for the last 3( years. He is an honorable, energetic and
able business m.in, and a popular member of the Ciiy
Cliib,-"iil Jioard of Trade. Mr. Boas handles only first-
class and desirable goods, and his trade is strictly whole,
sale.

CHAS. ALEXANDER,

CONFEOTIONBR,

LUNCHEON AND DINING ROOM,

210 St. James Street.

The name of " .Mexander" has become a veritable
trade-mark as regards the confectionery business in
Montreal. Mr. Alexander started business on .McGill
street in 1843, the success of which necessitated his re-
moval to larger premises en Notre Dame street. In
1.SS3 this stand, which had become well known all over
Canada, was visited by fire, "and compelled Mr Alexander
to vacate the premises and seek new ones; these were
found at 219 St. James street (formerly Savage &
I.yman), his present stand. The premises occupied
comprise a spacious ground floor and basement, each
being 30 X 120 feet in area, extending to Fortification
Lane. The luncheon room is attractively fitted up with
handsome plate glass front, cherry fixtures, and the parlors
ha\'e a cap.acity of comfortably sealing ijo guest.s. Mr.
.Mexander manufactures liis icecream, confectionery,
pastry, cakes, etc., which are unsurpassed for quality
and purity. I'olite service is rendered by courteous
assist.ints, the cooking is beyond reproach, while til'*
tables are supplied with staple food products, meats,
game, fish, etc., .and all kinds of delicacies, which are
served in the most tempting manner, and cannot fail to
gratify the critical taste of the most fastidious epi-
cures. Thirty persons are employeil in this es-
tablishment. Mr. Alexander makes a specially of
catering for parties, balls, weddings, receptions, etc.,
and serves oysters in every style. To those requir-
ing a first class tneal at a reasonable price, we know of
no establishment in Montreal, more worthy of liberal
patronage than .Mexander's, which is a model of neatness
and cleanliness. Mr. Alexander was born in iJiindee,
Scotland, but has resided in Montreal for Hie last 54
years. He is highly esteemed for his genial di'Sposilion
and strict integrity, and is a popular member of St.
Andrew's and the Caledonian ixicieties.

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JAMES J. RILEY & SONS,

INSURANCE
AGENTS ^^-=-%

204 ANU 'Jus HoARl-l nr Jt^AUE PuiLDlNG.

The recogni:!ori Icailiiii; iiisuranc ngonry in Moiutea!
is K'-'iit'Tally coiicedfcl lo b'j iliai nf Mi'ssrs. James J.
Riley ."i Sons, uhcise Bpacimis .-ind liaiulsonie ollici .
occupy snile .io.i-jn^ of the new ISoanl of Trade build-
inj,'. Mr. James J. Riley, formerly conunaniini),' officer
of one of the steamers of the .Ml.ui line, lonndeil the
business ten years ago. In 1X93 he admitted to partner-
ship his two sons. John 1^ and James J Kiley, Jr.
These young men now manage the firm's liu-al bn.-iiness,
while ihe senior partner and founder resides in New
York, where he tills the responsible position of manager
of the Mannheim Insur.ince Company for the United
States. West Indies anil S<iiith .\merica. Theollices here
are large and comniodions, liandsoinely fitted up and
furnished, and are provided with every convenience and
facility for the prompt and satisfactory transaction of
the large business carried on. Many of the leading,
most reli.able and responsible m.irine, (ire. life and acci
dent insurance companies are here represented, and the
tirni will at all limes bo found prep.ired to underwrite
risks in any of these lines at lowest rates of premium
consistent with hgilimate security. Among the most
widely-known organisations which have intrusted their
interests to their hands are the .\ccideiit Insurance Com-
pany of .North .-Xinerica, liaden Marine Insurance Com-
pany. C.ittle I-^xport l.lovdsof Canada. Hiiropeaii Marine
Insurance .Association, Fireman's I'lind Insurance Com
p.iny, Indemnity Mutual Marine .-Xssuraiice Coiiip.my,
International Marine Insurance Company. Mannheim
Insurance Company, (.hieen (lire) Insurance Comp.iny
etc., etc. b'epresenting onlv reliable and responsible
corporations, the linn are enabled to promptly settle all
claims as soon as adjusted and their patronage is large
and influential. Messrs, John 1" and James J. Rile). Jr ,
are natives of Liverpool. Kngland, and li.ave re-
sided in Montreal for the p. st fourtcn years. The
former is a member of the lio.'rd of Trade and of the
Hoard of Underwriters. 'J"he tele piioue c.ill of the cjffice
IS number ii,r iBelU, and ihu linn's cable address is
'■ Deity. '

^vt^r^^

Gasimirgt Jeari,[4, ^

THE ALUMINIUM MFG. CO.

^L^.^

ARCHITECT.

NO 180 ST JACQUES STREET.

The arcliitectur.il profession is well represented in
this city by many sUillul gentlemen, .imonij whom Mr.
Casimir St. Jean holds a prominent place, lie was born
and raised in St. Cauiille. Ouebec, and is a prominent
member of the (.Juebec Society of .Architects. He is a
young man possessing splendid abilities, .and has always
devote'd his time, energy and t, dents 10 this profession,
in wh!cli he has achieved niarki'd success. Among the
iiianv monuments of his skill in this city and vici-nity
are. the handsome Oka Trappistes Monastery, St. Cesaire
Cliiirch, St Ulaise Church and Presbytery, St Jean
Miptiste .Vcadi'Miy. Mimtreal ; .\uclair Hospice. Dis-
senters' School. Montreal ; St, Anne's School, Montreal ;
\'ill.i Can in at I.oiige rointe. and many li.indsome
resiilenct's, including those of Mr. J. Drenner. Mr. .-V.
Rii^pert, I,, I,a\igne. Mr. J.iines M.Caulliy , etc. .\11
these edihces in their arcliitectur.il beauty, their solidity
of construction, Iheir compact and ellective utilizatKin
of space at comin.ind, stand as iiKinuments tif Mr, St.
Jem's skill and need 110 eulogium at our hands. Spaci-
ous, ooininodiotis ollices and draughting rooms are oc-
cupied by Mr Si, Jean on the .|th floor of tlu: building,
1^0 St Jae-pies street, ;uul easily accessible by elevator.
Mr. St. Jean has been established in business in Ihiscits',
a period of live years and is not only prominently known
but has the reputation of being one of the most reliable
;iud acciimplisheil meuibers of his profession in the
Dominion

282

LUMiNiuM Goods

and Castings of All Descriptions.

Office and Works, 394 aud 396 St. Paul St

Among the representative mechanical industries of
Montreal which have risen to :\ position of importance,
and have c.mlributed materially in establishing the
.idvantages of this city as a manufacturing centre, the
esl.iblishment of H. Provost & Co,, importers and dealers
in aluminium, is certainly worthy of special mention in
these pages. Thi' premises occupied are commodious,
and are fully supplied with all the latest machinery and
tools necessary for the tiusiness, and several skilled
operatives are employed, and the m.achinery is driven by
electric power. They manufacture cash checks, pla<|ues,
horse shoes, horse bits, and all kinds of letters for signs,
stationery rduminiutu articles, butter dislies and butter
knives an',1 a number of other articles. They command a
re.idy s.'ile. and are noted for perfe-ct workmanship and
artistic disign. Tliey also manufacture combinalion
electric and gas fixtures in aluminium which are fast
superseding all olhers on account of their lightness
and beauty, as they never tarnish. All orders are prompt.
Iv executed at the most moderate prices, and all goods
are nuar.inteed to give perfect satisfaction. An extensive
stock of manufactured articles arc to be fcnind here, and
ihey are well wi>rthy of inspection. This business was
esl.iblished in it<93 by Messrs. I'ennock & Sonne and is
now owned by H. I'rovost & Co,, who has secured a
liberal trade, which is steadily growing in volume and
i-Atent Mr Trovost is a middle-aged gentleman, antl wt.'
predict for him a prosperous future 111 I'.is new enterprise
Mr. I rovost was fcuinerly engaged in the l.imp and
rhamlelier mannfactiiriiig busine;.s on Wellington strei.'t,
,ind was formerly proprietor of the Wellington l'"ounilry.
He is a native of ^iis city widely and favorably known.

iii

LUMBER ^2°^g2 Bradshaw

MERCHANTS ^ ^'•

^^" PACKING BOX
..t"'.:V MANUFACTURERS

The substantial growth of Montreal in the last few
years has developed the manufacture nfbiiildinK materials
I') si.ch an i.'xlent that no city in tlie Dominion has
lielter facilities for InrninR out all kinds c>f wnoil linish
for buildings, while favorable inducements are ofr(!rPil by
our manufacturers to dealers, contractors and builders
A prominent and old eitablishment i)i iho city, actively
euRaged in this useful industry, is that of Messrs, CieorKe
liradshaw & I'o , lumber merchants and packing box
inamifacturers, whose saw and planing mdls are situaleil
on Hasin street, off MtCord street. This extensive busi-
ness was founded in iS.)o. by Messrs. (iill & Cireen.
Kventually in i.S.so, Mr. George Bradshaw became sole
proprietor who is now conducting the business nmler
the tiiloof. ■' (ieorgu liradshaw & Co," Mr. lirad.shaw
has hail Ion'-, f-'xperience in the mauufacturi; of all kinds
of wood work. 'I'he premises occupied comprise a sp.ici-
ous tvo story brick mill, do x lOo fi'ct in size, with ay.ird
oatheCinal Hasin 2 |0 x 1 (o feet in area. The mill is
fully supplied with modern woo('- vorking tools, machinery
and appliances operated by sie.iiii power, while 50 skilled
hands arc cm|)loyed in the diiferent departments. .\
s|)ecialty is niadoof the manufacture of packing boxes,
ana estim.ites are promptly (urnisheil for all kinds of
interior or exterior wiiod wcirk at the lowest possible
prices consistent with first class workin.inship and the
best m.itenals. Mr. Hradshaw in.inulactures doors,
sash, blinds, mouldings, brackets, and ever\ thing in the
way of dimension lumber, dressed lumber, flooring,
sidings, etc.. and has supplied malerials for several of
the finest buildings l.ilely erecteil in Montreal ,uid ils
vicinity llecanalwavs ipiote satisfactory prices in all
classes of work, and his tr.ule now extends throughout
the Province of Quebec. Orders .ire c.irefnllv lilleil. and
complete s.itisfactiini is guaranteed patrons. Mr. Hrad-
shaw was horn in Montreal, lie is an honor. ilile.md eiier-
gt.'tic busiin;ss man. whose success li.as been attained by
industry and sheer merit. The Hell Telephone Call is
f^oif). There is to be found at all times .1 full selected
stock of li.ird wood lumbei. ,dl grades and allblzus, especi
ally lumber for carriage makers.

I * B A K E R * *

.*. AND .■,

^ I CONFECTIONER

1859 NOTRE DAME ST-

One of the most noted and reliable bakers and confec-
tioners establishments in .Montreal, is that of Mr. James
M. Aird, whose principal store is located at iS.iv Notre
Dame street lie also has stores at 4<J'jJ ^t. L.iwrence
street and loj L'rbain street. His stores are models of
neatness anil cleanliness, and .ire elegantly fitted up
with every convenience for the successful prosecution of
the business. In the bakery are five first-class ovens.
The machinery is operated tiy steam power. Forty two
hands are employed in the business. Mr. .\ird manu-
factures largely fancy and plain bread, cakes of all
kinds and pastry, linnieinade and Quaker breads are
specialties. In confectionery. Aird's cherry cough drops
are something new, and cherry brand fruit drops acid-
ulated (July the finest flour, sugar and other choice
materials are utilized, and the goods produced are
absolutely unsurpassed for purity, ipiality and uni
form excellence. Popular prices prevail, and t'.e
attendance upon customers all that can be des'red.
This is the largest house of the kind in Montreal,
and its bread and confectionery are the best i'. the
city. Mr, .\ird is a Canadian, born in 1S53, at
.Vuiremont, then Cole St. Catherines, where the family
resided from 1S27 to 1S6C, is highly esteemed by the
community for his business ability and strict probity.
The trade is chiefly retail, and extends throiighont all
sections of Montreal and its vicinity, while it is steadily
increasing, owing to the superiority of its products.
The Telephone calls of the office are 1340 and 9013.
Mr. Aird's f.imily are among the oldest settlers in
Montreal, .ind came here no years ,ago.

W. B. MCALLISTER &SON
f FLOUR

f FE ED

■^

277 \N'I) 271) COMMISSlONTRS STI^EET.

.1. DoWlTT. •It-.. Miiria^rfM",

In the flour and feed trade of the ciiy of Montreal, a
representative and progressive firm actively engaged in
milling is that of Messrs. W 13. McAllister I'i Son,
who.se olhce and warehouse are situate! at 277 and 27.3
Coniinissioners street. The firm's mills, which were
erected in iSSS, an; located at I'einbroke and I'akenham,
Out , and Crystal ("ity, M.mitob.i The mills are fully
ejuipped with the latest improved roller process machin-
ery and appli,inces operated by steam and water pov\er,
and sixty men are employed. The cap.acity of the
mills is five hundred b.arrels of Hour and meal d;iily
This st^.'adily increasing business v as established five
years .ago by Messrs. W. I! I'i C. H, McAllister, and
iheir trade now extends throughout (,)uebec and Ontario
The Montreal warehouse was ope:u:d .May i.Stjj. and is
under the careful and able m.inagement of Mr J,
DeW'itt, Jr , who is highly regarded fur his promptness
.ind just methods. The firm's special br.iiids of flour arc
known as " .Mc.Vllister's," "Golden Sheaf," "lluii-
gari.in," " Strong Bakers, ' " Globe " and " Jumbo," etc.
These br.inds are unrivalled for quality and uniform
excellence, and have no superiors in this country Ord'Ts
are promptly filled, and ten mi'a anrl five teams are
employed in Montreal Mr, De,Vilt was bom in
Montreal, and was formerly with A. \V- Ogilive i^ Co .
of this cily Hi; is a member of the Board of
Trade, a Justice of the Peace, and probably the b>i^l
posted man in ("anada in this line ot business. .Messrs
W, It. & C. II. McAllister resi.le at Pembroke, Ont.. and
weie both born in Caa.nl 1 Tile Teleuhone cilloliiic
■ •llico is No. I U.S.

'2t<'6

-il

STEAMSHIP

A N P , .

* SHIP AGENTS.

10", Commissioners 5i.

Tlie Rrowtli iif I'rie shipping and commission trade of
the city of Montreal is one of the most important features
of Canada's commercial development, and in Imt few
branches of business are to be found more notable
examples of able and enerfjetic antnts. than in this.
Prominent ainoiiK the number is the old established and
representative lirm of Messrs. Carbray, Ivoulh iV 'o.,
steamship and ship at^ents. wliose ollice is locited at 195
Commissioners street, Montreal, and ii.| St. I'uter street,
t,)uebec. Thise\tensi\ebiisineFSuas founded 24 years ago
by Messrs. I". Carbray and I" \, Ktiuth. under the title of
Carbray. Kouth & Co. Ill iS.ji Mr 11. J. W. Carbray,
the son of Mr, I'elix Carbray. liecaine a p.irtiier They
pay special attention to sle.irnsliip and vessel business,
charter and disp.itch vessels, load and diseh.irge carKoos,
and act as agents for owners of steamslups and sailing
vessels. Messrs. (arbray, Koiith \ Co. are also general
agents for the North Sydney Ccal .Mines, which have a
capat ity of 300,000 tons of coal annually. They also
handle extensively lumber on commission and ship
cargoes of lumber direct from the nulls on the St.
Lawrence to Great liritainand Soulli .\merica. and h.ive
iiilUiential connections in maiiyof the principal parts and
trading centres o( the world. Messrs. I'elix and II j
W C.irliray and 1'. \. Ivouth, are natives of Ouebcc.
and are hglily regarded in commercial ciiclcs for their
executive ability and strict probity. Mr. I'elix Carbray
was boin in Ih,j5. and is .ison of the late Niall Carbray.
In iS>^i and jS.stj he was elected a member of the (,>nebcc
Parliament and again returned March, i>02. hy acclama-
tion, lie IS a conservative in politics, and is a popul.ir
member of the (.juebec Ho.ard of Trade and one of the
'Juebee Harbor Commissioners, also consul for Portugal,
for Ouebec and district. Messrs, 1- . and II, J. W.
Carbray reside in (.hiebec, while Mr. Kouth manages the
firm's business in Mcnureal. Mr. Kouth is an active mem-
Der of the Montreal IJoard of Trade and consul for
Portugal. The (.luebec house takes charge of the firms
business below Three Kivers. and the ^'ontrtaI house
controls allairs above Three Kivers.

ALEX. C. HUTCHISON, A. DUBORD & CO.

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181 ST. JAMES STREET

Till' meiropolis of Can.ida, like .I'l other great cities,
proves the most fitting field for the exercise and develop
ment of the highest order of architectural and construc-
tive ability. Among the representati\e members of the
architectural profession in the I)oniiiiion is Mr. Alex C,
Hutchison, who brings to bear a wide range of pr.ictical
experience, coupled with perfected f.acilities and
influential connections, Mr, Hutchison is one of the
most widely ,ind favorably known architects in Montreal
and has carried through to a successful issue many im-
portant undertakings, and many prominent edifices in
the city and other parts of Canada were designed and
erected by him. He has been established as an architect
since 1SC15 ; for eleven years he was in company with Mr
A. I). Steele, but the partnership was disolved thne
years ago by the death of Mr, Steele, since which time he
has practised .'done and occuj^ies finely efjuippi'd oflices.
No. isi St. J. lines street Mr, Iliilchison has nehieveil
.in honored success in his profession, rcimbining the
highest order of architectural beauty ;ind s\ ninictry
with accuracy in estimates and closest adherence
to specifications He gives the closest supervision to
all work enlrusted to him and gu.irantees the best s.itis.
fiction, .\inong the edifices designed ,iiu! supervised by
him in connection with his late ]>artner are, t'resLcnt
Street Church, Kedpeth Museum. Sir Donald Smilli s;ind
ihe late S'r J, C. .Mibott's residences ; since the dciith of
.Mr Steele he has designeti and executed tlie lurw
b.rskine Church, Sherbrooke street : High School ;
l.ansjowne, Lome and Dufferin Schools; summer
residence of .Mr. \V. W. (Jgilvie, I.achine Kapids,
and many others in this city and vicinity and
throughout the provinces. Jointly witli Mr IL
M. Peiuault, he designed and carried out the
erection of the City Hall. Mr, Hutchison was born and
raised in this city. He is second \'ice- President ot the
Architect .\ssociation. Province of <, Hiebec. and a Koyal
.■\cademician. and lor a period of three years held the
office of Mavor of Cote St .\ntoine.

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M ANUr-AC 1 L'Rli.=iS OF

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227 and 229 St. Paul Street

The oldest established and most noted house in the
city of Montreal, actively engageil in the manufacture
of snuff. IS that of Messrs. .\. Dubord & Co , whose office
and store are located at 2^^; and H') St. Paul street
Tliis business was founded in iS)5 hy Mr, A. Dubord,
who was succeeded in iSOj by .\. Dubord & Co, Mr.
.\, Dubord retired in iSOS, and the business was ccui-
tinued by Messrs, J. I!. Vinet .and Peter Cont.int under
the old firm 11. line of A. Dubord .S: Co. In i.'iSj Mr
Peter Contanl retired, when Mr. J. 1!. Vinet became stle
proprietor. Mr. \'inet has had long experience and is a
recognize<l .authority relative to the gr.ides and (jualitic'S
of snuff, and his trade now extends throughout the entire
Dominion and Newfoundland. The premises occupied
comprise a commodious store, 50x60 feet in are.i, with
a three story snuff factory in the rear. The factory is
fully supplied with modern machinery and appliances,
and eight skilled hands are employed. The snuff ni.uiu-
f.iclured by A. Dubord il Co. is unrivalled for piuily,
qu.dity and uniform excellence, and has no superior in
this country or Kurope. The business is both wholesale
and retail, and a heavy and choice stock of smoking,
chewing and plug tobaccos, pipes and smokers' articles
is always on hand, all (jiiotcd at extremely low prices.
Orders are carefully lilleil and all goods are fully war-
ranted to be exactlv as represented. Mr. J. H \'inet is
a native of Montreal and a nephew of tliel.ile .\, Dubord,
who dieil in i.'^'ji. He is highly regarded for hi-, business
ability and strict probity, and is very popular with
retailers, dealers and the general public. This bn.iir.ess
has been established at its present locnlion fr 111.,' last
forty eight years.

CHRISTIN <S: (i).

X STOCK BROKERS^^

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Ul St. l'"rai|C"i« Xavie'r St.

The importance cf Montre.il as a great financial
centre is generally recognized, anil the city is, in fact, a
noteil point for the disposal of desirable investimnt
securities and the purchase and sale of stocks, bonds, etc.
Representative among the active brokers in the city is
the (irni of Chrislin iS: Co , whose oflicc is eligibly
located at Gi St. Francis Xavier street. The firm con-
duct a general commission business in the purchase
and sale for cash or on margin of all stocks, bonds and
miscellaneous securities listed on the Montreal. New
York and Chicago Slock Exchanges, and provisions, grain,
etc.. dealt in on the Chicago Board of Trade. (.Jnot.itions
are received by private wires and posted on the
blackboard, and everv convenience for obtaining the
latest reliable information as to the course of the market
provided. Mr. Iltnry Chrislin, the heail of the firm and
acliveco partner, is a recognized authority on the market,
and his reputation and standing in financial circles are
of the highest character. He was born June zo, iSOi, and
raised in Montreal and is a gentlem.an of large business
experience, inside acquaintance and eminent popularity,
and a prominent member of ihe Indi, 'ndent Order ol
I'oreslors Trior to engaging in his present business,
Mr. Cliristin was for a period of twelve years book keeper
for the dry goods firm of I' and J I.eclaire & Co of ihis
city.

OASS AND STIC AM I-'ITTLCI^S

1947^ Notre Dame Street.

The leatling and largest house in its line in Montreal
and the third largest in Lower Canada is that of |acotel
lirothers, whose extensive business embraces nietal roof-
ing, gas and steam fitting, plumbing and general tin-
smithing at Kj^yi Notre Dame street. This business
was founded by the present proprietors, Messrs. J. C.
and Theo. Jacotel, in 1S75, and rapidly gained a popularity
and extent of patronage that soon became the admiration
and envy of older and competitive concerns. .\n
excellent business connection wis established, and six
years ago tlu; firm removed to 'ts present stand in order
to more elficiently and satisfactorily meet the rei"iuirenients
of their rapidly expanding trade. Their premises are
eligibly located and are of spacious dimensions, and are
well adapted to the purpojes to which they are devoted.
The oflice and showroom is 50XJO feet in tlimensions
and well fitteil up. In the rear of the yard is the plumb-
ing shjp 43 x 30 feet in dimensions and the steam fitting
shop 30 X JO feet, ,dso large storerooms for lead, slate
and sewer pipe. Cpwards o( forty expert mechanics are
employed, and every department of the business is under
the careful and experienced eye of the proprietors. The
firm are large contractors for plumbing, gas and ste.im
fitting, melal roofing, and are also builders of steam
and hot w.itir heating appiralus. The firm have filled
l.irge conlr.icls for rooling and plumbing for the Do-
minion tioverntnent during the last live years in the
milit.iry department. They have also put in the heating
app.iraius ,-uul done the plumbing for Notre Dame
College ami convents. St. Laurent Church, .ind M
Henri Presbytery, besides many other churches,
colleges and banks throughout the <ity and Dominion.
They have done a large amount of work at Winilsor, Out .
Memrancook, N.H. .md other places. The Messrs.
Jacotel Bros, were born in Montreal and both are
tl'.oroiighly practical men of long experience, Mr J C.
Jacotel as cornici -maker and roofer, and Mr Theo.
J.icotel as a plumber .ind steam litter. Mr J. C. jaco-
tel IS a prominent and inlUienti.d member of the Chamber
of Commerce, I'oresters, and the Cnion de St Joseph,
while hisbrother, Mr. T. Jacotel. isa prominent member of
the .Master IMumbers' .Association, ami member CM. B .-X.
This house has always employed only the best talent
tli.it lould be procured, and as a result several of their
former employees are now Ihe heads of prosperous
establishments of their own, thanks to the careful anrl
tliorough training received from Messrs. J,acotel while in
their (?mploy. Both gentlemen are genial, popular and
able business men, and are highly esteemed and respected.

V.&B. LOIONFON

^\ CIVIL engineers!^

Cilv Offici-. 7 Pl.uc (I'Arnios.

.\mong the best expert practical civil engineers in this
city is the firm of A &. E, I.oignon, whose office is 7
Place d' .\rmes and works corner Canal and St. Columban
streets. These gentlemen are both natives of Montreal
and graduates of the Polytechnic School They are
fully conversant with every detail .ind feature of their
profession, and give their personal attention to all orders,
contracts and special commissions. The Messrs. I.oig-
noii are builders of iron bridges, turn tables and Iron
buildings for manufacturing purposes, and manufacture
plate iron, forgings and do ,-i!l kinds heavy sheet
iron work. They also keep in stock iron and
steel beams, channels, angles, etc. Designs, esliniites
and specificaticns are furnished on ,'ip[tlication, and all
work carried through to completion without delay
The woiks of the firm are 100 \ no feet in area, and
are admir.ibly c'lpnpped with special tools and appliances
and a (5 II. P. steam engine. I'rom fifteen to twenty-five
skilled workmen ari- kep constantly employed. Both
members of the firm are young men and student mem-
bers of the Canadian Society of Civil Rngineers.

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JOHN BURNS & CO.,

SANITARY ENGINEERS iHS PLUMBERS,

OK laleypars phimMnRhas liccomea scirncnand tipon its
|inipLT sliuly iiiiil ai'i'liCiitiDii (lopuiiil thi^ sulmioii
of many 'lUcslKuis nf drainage, vfiuilatiun ami sani-
tary conditions. In thi.st; days of tlie coniplexitius ot
city lilL", the pliimbur lias licLonie essential in tlie
highest decree to our comfort and liealth, and the
neci^ssity of only employing those uho are thoroiiHlily
qualilied in every department of tlie husiness is
apparent to every prudent man. Une of the nicst re-
liable and olil ostatiiislied houses in Montreal actively
ensaged in this important iudustrv is that of Messrs,
)ohn Hui ns i^i ("o., philiihers, ^as, steam and hot writer
fitters, tin and copper smiths, whose More and work-
shops are situated ,it 775 ("rain street. '1 his business w.as
established in i,S64, Mr. liurns, who is sole proprietor,
has had twenty live years' practical experieace and is
considered one of the ablest sanitary engineers and
plumbers in the Province. He occupies a two story
and basement liuildiug, 100 x .'5 feet m size, the base-
ment lieing devoted to storage purposes, and the first
floor to offices :ind salesrooms, while the second tloor
is utilized for workshops. Mr. Burns keeps const. intly
on hand a heavy and well .selected sliick of iron anil
lead pipe, water closets, sinks, hydrants, bath tubs,
gas iixturcs, boilers, etc , and makes a specialty of
Hums' steel c<'Oking r;inges, which were .'i\\ arded
the bronze medal at the exhilfitions oi London.
Kngland, 1S86; silver medal, London, Ontario, 1SS5,
anil gold medal Ottawa, iSSS. These splendid ranges
have a [i.ilent elevating grate, in,iking the lire-place
large or small as rei|nired and are absolutely unexcelled
in Canada or the riiited .^t.iles for elliciemy, economy
and reliability. We append the following list of some
of the best known names in the Uominion where this

range is now in use, as a guarantee of the favor in which
It is held ; Sir A. 1'. Caron, llini. Col. C. IC. I'anel,
v. (.iundry, Esq , Hank of Montreal, Alderman H
Kodgers, Ottawa City hotel, Win Dunn, llsip. A.
Mcl'aul. Lsip, McKelvay & Hirch, Kingston. Cirigg
House, London, Hunsiuore A Co. , Stratford. A, Wend-
ling, Lsi]., G. W. Lomstock. Lsq., St. Lawience Hall,
llrockville ; Kev. J. (1. Hethune, Tort Hope. Oueen's
Hotel, Strathroy , Henry lirown, l-.sci.. Cross I'v Leviett,
K, C. Jardin, ICs(|., Winnipeg, Industrial school, Ou'-
Appelle : Industrial School, Hattleford, N'.W.T.. j' K
Wilson, las Simmons. Halifax; Lmer-on iS Fisher, St
John, .v. H; Leon (."aisse, Ls.p, I'.ins. P'rance; Ad.ani
lorepaugh, Lsii-, New York, and hundreds of others,
tliirleen of them being now lu use in ilillerent Ciovernment
institutions throughout the country. Mr. Hums under
takes the entire plumbing, heating and gas fitting of
buildings, and turns out work iii the most thorough and
satisf.actory manner at very moderate prices. He also
gives careful attention to water and sewer connections
and in fact all sanitary work is executed by him in the
best possible manner. Twenty first-class workmen art
employed, and he has lately done a large amount of
(jovernnient worl' at the military schools, and in every
place he has don-; work it has been to the entire satisfac-
tion of patrons, Mr. Hums lilted up the first transport
train going from Halif.ix to Vancouver, and his trade
extends from the Atlantic to the I'acihc. He is widely
known for his slnct integrity and ability, and is a
popular member of the C M.H.\. Estimates are chei •
lully furnished and repairing is executed at reasonal
prices. All orders receive prompt and careful attentio
and all work is guaranteed to bo ilrstclass in ever
respect. The Telephone call of the ollice is BS7.

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No. 6 RUE BONSECOURS.

Tlu' wholesale interests of Montreal are well
and aMy represented in all lines of trade liy old
established and reliable houses whicli are known
throughont the length and breadth of the Dominion.
One of the most successful and enterprisingly con-
diii-led is that of Mr. Ovide Moicau, dealer in oysters,
fish, fruits, vegetables, etc., locati d at No. <) IJonse-
rours street. It was established twenty years ago
by its present proprietor, tnider whose energetic
management a large and wide-spread trade has been
built up, this house iiernianently maintaining the
liad in its special line. Thr iininises utilizetl, and
hich have been thus utilized since iSSS, are most
rentrally and conveniently located in the immediate
oximity of the great I-ionsecours market, where
uillv tiiree-fifths of the inhabitants of Montreal

obtain their food supplies ami whirli is frequented
by all the farmers nf tin; Island of Montreal ami
surroiindmg parishes within a radius of thirty miles,
riie promises consist ol an entire tliree-stijry building
will) basement, 20 .\ 75 feiU in dimensions, fully sup-
l)lied with modem appliances, refrigerators, etc., for
the jMciper prrservation of the choice and hea\ y
slock. Mr. Moreaii dr.iU largi ly al wliokisale and
rLtail in fi>li, oysters, fruits, ve-ctables, etc , receiv-
ing Ins supplies direct from the best sources of pro-
duction, lie n.indles the liest goods in the inaiket,
quotes lowest prices and can promptly- and satis,
factorily liU the largest orders. His Teleplione
call is 2297. Mr. Moreaii was bom in yUvn
real and i> one of 1I-. most (irogressive young
business men. He is .1 iiuinlur of thr fioard
of Tiade.

DOMINION LINE OF ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS

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THIS line was one of the pioneers in opening regular
steam communication between the St, Lawrence and
I-^nglanil, and it has mater'-'lly contrihnled to de,
velop the foreign commerce and p'osperlty of Montreal
and (Juebec. The Manatjing Directors in Liverpool,
Messrs. Flinn, Main and Montgomery, the senior of
whom had been for years previously engaged in the
Canadian trade, in the command of Clipper Siops, were
ilfsirous of developing the business with steamers, and
with this end in view opened negotiations with Mes>.rs
Davi 1 Torrance & Co., thnaigh whose instrumentality
the line was inaugurated. In i><.i5. the late David
Torrance first began businessin conjunction with the Hon.
Jiio. Young, under the firm name of Torrance & Young
Mr. Torrance, who was born in New York Stale in 1S05 of
Scotch parents, came to Montreal in i8.ii, and eventually
after a long, honorable and successful career diedin 1K70,
The firm of Torrance & Young purchased the tug and
passenger boat " Hercules " from John Handyside & Co.

This was the first step towards establishing an opposition
to the Molson Line of steamers plying on the St
Lawrence Uiver, w' ":h was gradually increased till the
building of the magnificent steamers Mont-eal, Quebec
and John Munn, and afterwards merged into that of the
Kichelieii S S. Co., now the Hi.i'.clieu and Ontario Navi-
g aion Company. The firm of Das id Torrance & Co , of
whicli the late David Torrance was senior partner, was
the pioneer in establishing a direct business with tlie
I'.ast Inilies and Japan. Jn I'^-j the present company
was incor; .irated, with ample capital, known .as the Do-
imniun Lino, which now owns the following splen;lid pas-
senger steamers, Mz.; Vancouver, 5500 tons; Labrador,
5000 tops; Sarnia, 3750 ton'j; Oregon, J750. Toronto, J730
tons; and the Tex.as, ajco tons; Dominion, 2C00 tons;
Ontario, 2O00 — frei:;'.il. The passenger steamers pur-
sue their cinirse through the magnilicent scenery of tli(^
Si Lawrence undistiirbeil by the roughness of the ocean,
tliiis enabling the passengers to avoid sea sickness and

enjoy the varied beauties of the trip. This is now a
favorite route both with tourists and business men. The
Dominion Line is celebi.nted for liberality of management
while the ' iiips are commanded by experienced officers,
who enfor :e strict discipline. The saloons are spacious
amidships, the steamers are lighted v.ilh electricity,
and every aiii-ntion is paid to |i ■ safety and roinfortof
passengers. C.ioin fares are extremely moderate, inter-
meiliate and ''.eerage tickets are also si>ld at low rates.
The present 1 ..jir.b :rs of the firm of David Torrance
iV Co., are Mi^ssrs. |.;o. Torrance '.V, .M. Mcl'lierson
and Jno. Torrance, Jr. Mr. Jno. Torrance is a mem-
ber of the Liverpool Hoard of Directors of tlie
Dominion S. S. Co, while Mr Mcl'herson resides
in Quebec, and is a Director of the Molson liank.
Mr Mel" rson represents the Dominion Line in
Quebec The cable address of the Montreal office is
"Torrance," and for rates for passeng'-rs or freight
full de'ails can be obi. lined at the Dominion Line
ofliccj in Montreal, Quebec, I'oitland, Maine, and
from tlie Managing Directors in Liverpool, Imgland,
Messrs, Minn, Main and .Montgomery, 24 Jan js street

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OF
FG/ITriERS AND DOWNS.

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An imen.stincT in (u.trv, a>ul one that inoves the poss,b,hfos of energy, ,s that of Mcintosh, \V,ll,a,ns & Co., whose salesrooms an.l tactorv
are situated at No. ,o St Sacrament street. Two years ago they be.an business as a branch of .\ J, Mcintosh A Co., of New York, for the
purpose of mannfacturinj; clown <iuilts, down cushions, feather p.llows, etc. They at first occupted one floor of tluu" present four-story storte
buikUng. but. after s,x.nonths,:ound another Hoornecessary. and when the present year opened th.y we,,. obUged to take the entire butldtng,
and put n^ ste.un power to acconnuo.iate the demands of their growing business. They have been nnport.ng the.r raw down frcnn Germany,
England and the Tnued States, but have been laying plans wh.ch wU gtve thetu the.r supplies at ho.ne, and without .luty. Th,s will grea.lv
reduce the cost of the.r h.xurtous down quilts, etc., and also give every far.ner in the country a chance to mcrease h,s proltts by ra.sn.g ^geese.
Many thousands of pounds of feathers are necessary to supply the down they require, wh.ch is separated from the feathers by an unique
mechan.cal process. The featb.ers are then punf.ed and dresse.l, and sold in pillows to the bedding trade, and are becoming a sta,,le line also
w.th the leadn.g -Iry goods houses, who can .lepend on the grades and weights. The trade of the house now extends over the entire Dominion,
and their goods are recognized by the trade as superior ,n uniform excellence to any put on the market. Much of their business is <ione by mail.
so they have organised their in.uhng Older department thoroughly, and orders sent in tn that way have always had their prompt and careful
attenuon. The active partners are, M, J. P. Wnhanis and Mr. j. 11. Siierard, who both reside i„ Montreal. Their equitable principles and
Strict attention to busin.,.s have • i for tiiem the general esucin of trade cirele.s,

OTTO SCHNEIDER.

FRANCIS M. JAEGER.

JOHN H. KNOEPPEL.

Peter Schneider's Sons & Co.

IMPORTERS, JOBBERS AND MANUFACTURERS

UPHOLSTERY AND DECORATIVE TEXTILES

CURTAINS AND CURTAIN MATERIALS

WM. BAILEY, Resident Manager

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POSITIVE proof of inereasingf wealth and prosperity of the Canadian public is shown by the

development of the trade in upholstery and decorative textiles. In this connection special

reference may be made to the firm of Messrs. Peter Schneider's Sons & Co. This firm's

headqui rters are in New York City at 185 and 187 Canal Street. Their branch at Baltimore.

with agenoies in Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco, place them in the foremost

rank of the trado in the United States.

In 1889 they opened a branch in Montreal. Mr. Wm. Bailey coming here as resident manager.
This business was first started at 543 Craig Street, but its rapid growth compelled i-emoval to its
present location. 27 and 29 Victoria Square, which is fully equipped with every convenience to
facilitate the handling o.'' their increasing trade.

The stock embraces a comprehensive assortment of every fabric used by the upholsterer and
decorator in exquisite designs aid rare colorings and many novelties, the exclusive property of
the house.

They show an almost unlimited assortment of designs and fabrics for the manufacturer, an
unapproachable collefition of very tasty a-id exc'usive proprietary loom productions for the liner
"special order ' trade.

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Gurney, Massey Co., Ltd.

WHOL.eS/iXL.E:

FOUNDERS AND MANUFACTURERS

m~3S5 and 387 St. Paul Street-

©Nl'l (if llu' iiiii>t I'liHMuMf mill pnigrcssivc cnriioriitioiis in tlio City of ^|..iitrcal is tlic (Itiniry, ^fa'.-ry Co. (Limited), tlif well kiiiiuii fciiiiiilovs,
iiwiiiuf.ictiinis, mill wlmk's.'ili' Uwilura in stc.iiu licaliiiiJ! ii|)(iiiiiitii.s, iiiul kiiichvcl suii|jlii's iiiTl:iiiiin;^ fliuivtn. 'j'liis iiiiniensu ;iiiil tIniiiisliiiiL; oiiiicciii
il.itos its cxiHteiici' liai'k iipwai-clM of half n coiituiy, ami in lS7t! we liml tliu nianam'iiu'nt iif its alliiirs vested in tlio alilo liamls nf Alessix. f",. ^i^ l\
(iiiniey «t ('n., and it liecamo a cciriim-ato iii-yani«itiiin, i-a|iilalized at s?."ill,iM)0 under llio jnesent trading; title, in ln'.l.'t, Colnnel F. JIassey aetin." as
President and (leii, ,al iMana^er. l!y the exereiso of ii wmnd and ei|nitalilo pulicy, ami blinking to liear a i'i|iu exiierieme, lie li.ii lneii uiainly instniniuiitji! in
develii|)inf{ a trade of emiiiiioiis niaynitiide, wliieli in ei'iijiinelinn with tlio ii]ieiati.ins of the fiirney Fmiiidry ('oiii|iaiiy, 'rnivmlo, js luciuilly distriliiited over thii
entire Alaritinie Pii'vimes. Tin' AIi'Mtnal heail(|iiaiters eiiilnaec a e'iniiii..(li..UH fnur .st'acy luid liaseiiieni-, d.mlile lluilclin^', (K) n ISO f,-it. in diineiisinns,

adiiiiialily snli-di\ided fi.r the iinipitses of salesrimnis, (itma^u, shipping and ollieu aeeuiin (atiiiii. Tlio works nf llie eoneeni are loeated at Tonnitn. and

Mniitieal. and e.ner an iiiinieiisi^ giunnd urea. They are replete with all tho latest impiuved niaeliiiiery ami appliam-es for the salisfaelory prnseeiition of the
liiisiness, the reipiireinents of wliieli call for tho eonstant eiiiployiiH'iit of Some six hundred sKilled
and experieiieed nieeliaiiies. The output of the lioiiso eiiiliraees Oxford Hot Water flealers, Itn^'hy
Hot Water and Steam Ixadi . ors, Ovt'oid l!aie,'esand Stoves, John Itull Steel {{ani^'es, re;,dslers, east
iron [lipe ami liltiii;,'s, sink . i Innihei,-' snpplirs, hot air fnrnai'es, Keales, kiioKs, ete., of the latest
desiL,'ns, while the Company aet ius selling agents for the well known Canada Seiew Company and the
(liilariii Li-ail and Harh Wire Coliipany. Few sneii olijeet lessons ill these necessarily staple lines
of goods can he found elsi'wheie in the llcpmiiiion of (.'anaila, and it is one instance of mam
proviiit; th" CcpiMpaiiy's gii'at enterprise, that they are constantly introdiii'iiig new ideas ill tlic
piodiution of raic'es and healeis for the wai'iniiig of |nihlie liiiildings, |iiivale dvii'lliii'.'s, olhees.
sloi'is. etc. Col. Massey, thi' resident I'li'sideiit and iMan.iner of this enterprise, is a pioiiiinent and
respected liiisim.sa man, iimler whoso giiid.inco the Company has made reiiiark.'iiilu progress, in
which eM'ort he is alily assi.sted hy his associates hi'lh here and in Ti'fonto. This Comp.Miiy h.is
lew rivals ill its vast, Held of nsefiiliiess, and secures to Montreal mie of its most valued liiaiiclics
of trade.

Col. M.-issey is likewise' a prominent niemlier of the Board of Trade, ami w.vs several years
colinil.imlel of the t)th Ueifitiii'lit '.f Filsih'els.

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S. DAVIS 6k SONS^
Cigar rianufacturers

.. x -. 47 COTE STREET

THE iimimfaotuve of fino Cigiirs lias its leadiiij^ rppresent,itive in the Dom-
ininn in tlie fivmcms old hmise of Messrs, S. Diivis it Smis. Tlio naiiio of
" Davis" is ft voritalilo tradcniark nno tliat Kignilies Imiiost gdixls, aiiil
(lorfeotinn of niatorial anil worknmnsliip to ovi'i-y liiiycf of tliii Davis l>i'an<ls.
As has so ofti'n been the ilisagrcealilo experience of Kiiiokers, tho l)ran(l tlioy «ro
\\-u\\i sudch'nly deteriorates -the method adojited l>y nnprineiph-d nianufaetmers
to see' re unfair protits. Tlie lioiise (jf S. Davis it Sons on the contrary, nse only
tlf I'fd lenf, and always keep up tlieir stanilard, never allowiuL; any hrand to fall
below par, after tlie name is estalilished. In fact the tixed rule of this honorable
iiouse is "Quality the lirst consideration."

This inniiense iuilustry, one of the most important that Montreal has, was founded
by Mr. S. Davis, aliout thirly-tive years a},'o. His eueryy, enterprise and skill are
pi'iverliial, and he speedily devidopeil a tlourishing trade, liis biand.s of cigars
lieinsi in popular deuiand all over the Doiiiinion, and ever retaining tho repiit.ition
of beini; absolutely llu' l"ft made. Hi'pe.ited eular^'eiuents of facilities were neees-
siiated, and iiow the factory i.s one of the largest and best cipiipped in tlie world.
Tho various liriii clianges have been brought about by tho admission of his kohb
into CO partuership, the present tirni including beside the senior, Messrs. M. K.
Divis. M. I'.. Davis and M. 11. Davis, ;ill ]uaet icil cig.ir niaiiiifaetuiers brought
ii;. to the trade, thoroughly uuderstaudiiig its every detail, and yiviiig tho variuub
deiiartuieuts the beiielit of their persMiial supervision.

'I'lie factory is a splendid seven Ktoiy stiueliire, Bitiiated veiy centrally afc Nos.
-I'i. 40, 47 and 4!) < 'oto street, and i.s subst.iulially built of brick and stone, with a
h uidsoiiie front. Its dimensions are ilD.xKMl feet, thus all'ording an enormous
area of lloor space - all utilized, and neeileil to cope with the treiiiendinis vobniioof
iiusiue.ss conducted here, for tho house kce|is all averagti force of (iOI) liands busy.
I'iie st.ilf includes tlie most expert cigar makers in tho Dominion, nicii who have
bei'omo renowned for tiiiniug out choicest hand made goods, and thus jpcrfect work-
,.iaiishi]i is heeured. As is too often the case, good miteri.il is spoiled by [loor
cigar makers, but no cig.ir is accc|iled by this house unless it is carefully and per-
fectly niaile. The prcmisi's are fully dpiipped througliout with steam elevators,
stc.im heat, etc. The olllces are in direct telephonic coiuiiiunicatioii with uU
departments, while a thorough system of organization is enforced everywhere.

'i'liis is one of the nost coiii|ileie and |ieifect cigar factorie.s in the world, and
r.iiids as tho jieer aiuong Caiuladian Institutions of this kind.

Tho ollices on the tiist tiat are very large, and fitted up in elegant style, all
iiaving cabinet tiiiish. The warehouses adjoin tho main building. An aviu'age
force of (illl) hands are employed here, .and turn out. an iuiiiieu-.e annual ipiaiilily of
cigars. (Inly the very choicest growths of tob;icco are nsi d, and in this respect
the lioiise has ever justly retained (he eiivi.ible reputation of using (he (iiiesL
ti'bacccis imported into tho Dominion. Among their cchOualed brands arc ;
'■ Kl I'adre," "La f.ideiia," "Cable Kxtra," "Muugo," " Madie KHigo," the
" Kicker," etc. iSiich .as the above comiii.aud tlio patronage of the most exacting
c.i" suiners of " tho weed " iu tho Duminiuu. Wherever this tirui h.as exhibited it

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li.is takon tliO cliiof awaiiU, imtably, at the Paiii
lOxhiliitinn ill JHOJ, in rdiuiietitioii with the eiitiru
ttorlcl, tdkiiij,' lirst prize, aiid at tlie I'hilailolpliia
Coiiteiiiiial Kxliilntiou in l.S7(i, ai^aiii in cninjietitinii
with the wcpi'lil, tliey tonk lliu first pri/.e mcilal aiul

<lipli>iiia, whiK' tliey liavo always st 1 first nt the

Provincial l')xliilii*iuns. The iiieinbers of the tirni are
pi'iiiniiit'iit .Mcjiitreah'rs, most favoralily known com-
inercially ami soilally, ami who have achieved a
dcservcil success in their sta[)le Ijiaiich of industry.

ESTABLISHED IB30

T T T

W. STRACHAN & CO.

M \M r \( I I I.I It-. lU

SOAR and OIL.

Nos. 36 to 40 JACQUES CARTIER ST.

MANCKACTlHINtJ tlie J.est article of the kind in
the market, and ti'wiun it thegieatcNl |iulilicity by
judicious adveiiiviin,', Messrs. W. Str.ich.in A- Co.
have lichieved h success in tliiirline unparalleled in the
history of ('Hiiadiau JnduBtries. Their faiiioua " tiilt-

E<It!e " Soap is like n liouseliold word .all over the land,
and every cake used atlbrds hut anoilier proof uf this
hoiiorahlu old tiriii's asseriinii tli.it they hold lieriuan-
eiitly the hij^hest .st.and.ird of e.\cellence, liotli as to
jiurity and (|uality of ingredients. 'I his Imsiiiess d.ites
aw.iy h.iek to 1830, when it w.is founded by Mr. Win.
Chri.stie. After various linn chaises Mr. William
Stiiichaii became sole iiroprietor under the e.\istinn
naiiio and style. Mr. Str.ieh.an w.is born in Ciiiad!'. of
Scottish p.u'elit.ige, and for j.S years li.is lia.! *lie abso-
lute eoiilrol ami proiirietorship of this I; purishini,'
concern. His prof,'re.ssive energy is proverliial, while
he manifests I he soundest judgment in undertaking and
conducting any enterprise, with the result that success
has attended lii.s elhirts. His .soap factory and oil
works are located at Nos. 'M to 4t) ,7:icciues Citier
utreet, a substantial three-storey and basement brick
building, ITiO feet by 'J(M) in diiuensii>ns, titled up
throughout with all the latest improved niachineiy and
reipiisites for thi'Wi>rk. Soap.s of all kinds are here
manufactureil from the ehoice.st of in.itcrials only. The
princip.il brand of "liiltKdge" L.iiindry So.ip has
iiecoine a household wcud throughout the eiilire Domiu-
ion.anddeseivedly so, for no utherso.iph.is piox cd socb;-
sirable or ecomunieal in use. It is justly eelelu'.al oil
for its purity, for aliseiice of any in-
griilieiit deleterious to the skin or to
clothes, iind bir itsremark.ableclean-
5»^lh^*l^ajv i ing properties, being by f.ir the
\1n^9 ^^^^ most I'coiiiimical and powerful soap

m^^^ I^^U upon the m.arket. Mr. Strachan has

. 1 ja>ril \BSas iilw.iys ,ad(ipted the motto, " 'I'ln^

best pays in the end. and conse-
i|uintlyhas never m.inufactured any-
thing but //"' hi'-.-il. Kroin n, small
begiuuiiig this house has grown to
be one of the leaders in its line in
Canada. Tliey are also I.-irge m.inu-
fictiiri'i's of bibricating oils, making
a spei i.ilty of pressed lard od, of
which tlii'y iwpoit, Large (pianlitiis
to l-jigl.ind .and *hi! continent of
l-'.urope. The luliricants proiluccil
liy .Messrs. Str.achan it ('^o.are notice-
able for their abscdute purity,
Rnd freedom from all grit or acids. They have the
highest tire test, and lowest cold test of any in the
niRrkpt, and possess the greatest viscosity, being
much the most economical and jierfect lubricants for
cylinders, eu'rilies and all fnst running machiiieiy.

Wherever once intfntlncetl those oiks are mucli jireferred
by m.ichinery users. Mr. Str.-ichaii la noted bu'
the e.xerc'Be of the soundest judgment, .iinl for iii.irked
executive capacity. 'I'he enterprises In. engages in
.are uniformly successful. He is V'ice-j'ie^idi'iil of
the CaiiaiU .Meat Peeking Co., the I'lvsidriit and
a heavy shareholder in tlie Sbmlreal Stock V.irds Co.;
■ lud w.is president of tlu' West Knd Ab.ittoirs previous
to their being transferred to the Corporal ion of Mon-
treal. He is al.so Vice-l'resideiit of the KdH.iidsburg
Starch Coinp.iny ancl of the H.ini|\ie \'illcM,ii ie, and
is recognized as ,i sound, eonservatiie linaiicier. Mr.
.Stracu.in is a large re.al estate owner and is progressive
and public s|iiriled, a type of eiti/.eii .Moiiln il could ill
disp<-nse w illi. He Is most higlily i.">leemeil, .and is also
active in philautliropie and eli.ii it.ilde wurk, being ii
gover' ir of the Montreal lu'iieral Hospital, and gover-
nor o." the Protestant Hospital bir tlu^ Ins.-iue, and r.
libeivd contributor to numerousch.arilies. Ilisaehieve-
meiits as a manufacturer entitle him to the gr.ilitiido
of the |iublic. "Cleanliness is next to (Jodllness."
reads the old proverb, and cerl.iinly Strach.in's "(iilt
Kdge " s. «ip is the mo.,i impoitaiil bietor l.iu.ird insur-
ing perfi'i't eleaidiness, .and th.it the people understand
this is amply demonstrated by reason of its enoruious
and annually increasing sales.

T. L. CLARK.

ATIIDIUX'CIII.V ivliable and repiesentative ...itab-
lishment fully illustr.itiiig the w^mdeiful supreiii-
ai'y which .Slonlreal to-day hoi. Is as :\ leading
luanuf.aetiu'ing leiitre of ('.inula, is tli.it conducted by
Mr. T. L. Cla'.k, uianufaclurer of lirass goods and
liai.'.w.iro specialities, whose olliee and work.' are
loe.ited at ."lin St. Taul street. Mr. Cl.irk lirst com-
menced business operations in this city twenty years
ago; at th.it time devoting his entire arieiiiion to nickel
plating of every description, but his busim-^s r.-ipidly
ileveloped Mill new dep.artments were added, and bir
the last thirteen ye.iis he has been extensively eng.aged
in the iiianuf.icture of pluuiliers .and bl,■ls^. goods and
hardware specialties. The premises now occupied in
St. Paul street consist of a bmr storey and basement
building .^0 X lilt feet ill dimensions, fully eipiipped
with all rtie l.itest improved luachinery and .iiipliiinces
for metal working, im-liidiug lathes, planers, clrills.
presses, etc., and upwards of twenty-live skilled me
chauies are given steady eiiiployinent. The range of

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.M()\ti;i:ai,. tiiI': Miniioi-oLis ok canada, ii,i,isruATi:i).

iniicliii'tions now cinliraci's all ilosoriptinns of |ilniiilhTs'

sii|pplii-.s, f.Linv lirass i; Is, staii'(ai'|ii'l |>latfs, |plaiii and

faiiiy liiass liardwaiv. sli'liili lii'lls, i;oiii;s, I'ti'.. tliis liriiif,'
tlu' IrailiiiL; hoiiM' in this liiu' in tlir I'itv. A spt'cial ili'-
|iiirtinciit is also (U-vott'd to l.rassaiid nii-kcl |ilalinL'of all
kinds. Till! Inisini'ss was fornicily located in (,Mn'i:n
.stri'i't, lnit tlu' sti'ady incioasc of hnsini'ss ileniamlod
lai'sn'i' fai.'ilit^L's and nioro comniodions i|iiai'tui's, wliicli
«iTi' olitaini'<l live years ai;o, wln'ii a removal was niadi'
to the pfeseiit elii;ilile and linely appointed premisi's.
After twenty yeais of close application to business anil
tile pni'snit of an lionoialile. eiiernetie aiLiI vii^orous
policy iiw 1! Idsconniici'cial t lansactions. Mr, C'lai'ke icav
controls. -1 icnniiR'fative.and inllmiitial patronage extend
ini; tlirou^liont all portions of tlie Doniiinon, reipiiriML,'
the services of sever.il tr.avellin;,' s.alesmen. Mr. Cl.uk
is a native of lioston, Mas.s., and uame to Mcjiitrcil
twenty years ago. He is .an iidhlenti.il nieniln'r of the
A,<).r,\V. and highly csleenied in Ijiisineas and social
circles.

Spenci- were horn in .Montreal. 'I'liey h.ive spent .-lU
their lives in this Imsiness, and .ire very popnl.ar in
liilsiness circles. This is the oldest concern of the
kind in .Moiitre.il. The IScll Tcleiilione call of the otiice
is 'J'J'i).

J. C. SPENCE AND SONS.

ONE of the most successful linns in Montreal, I'le
f,'a!,'cil in ihe ni.iniif.ictiire of ecclesiastical and
iloiiiestic staiiii'd ',,'l.iss, I'hiirch fnrnisliinys ami
di'coralions is that of .Messrs, ,1. ('. Spciu'e iV' Sons,
whose ollices and work rooms are sitn.ited at '.ul
Itlenry Sireel. This Ini.sine.ss was founded in IsrMi liy
Mr. .1. (-'. Spenco, who eventually admitted his sons,
Me.ssr.s. \V, I{. and II. .). Spence into partnership,
!\Ir. .!,•', Spence died in 1H',II, .and the Imsiness is now
the property of his sons, who ,are hiLlldy estci'incd for
their artistic skdl, al/ility .iiid strict inte^jrity. They
occupy l»o sp.u'ioiis Hours 7.").v.it' feet in .area, and
keep in stock the following articles of .iltar fiirnisli-
ingsat very moderate prices, \'\/,. :- lir.iss Mower vas"s,
lirass altar desks, alms hasins, plain .and engraved,
«ax .altar lights, candlesticks, altar crosses, pocket,
eoiiimniiion sets, chalices, etc., silk and linen frinueB,
stoles, altar linen, liinses, etc. They m.aki .i
speci.altV'if sl.iined glass lor churches, dwell inus. stores,
in every style of a It, also leaded i ransom lights and do. ii-
liLlhts in ,ili grades, and their tr.ideextends tliidiighoiit
the Dominion. At the W. grid's '''.lir, I'hicago, thi'\
have just lieeli .aw.anlcd .i iiied.d for iheir lie.iiil ifiil
stained gl.iss windows. Messrs. \V. i{, und 11. .1.

THE MAMMOTH CLOTHING HOUSE

Till-: I'loihing traile of Monti'cal, is one of great
mauniludc, .',11101114 ihc le.ading concerns eni,Mgcd
in this industry, that kiown as •'The M.aiiiiiioth
I'lolhinu House.' located .at N'os, l.S.S.S .V IWIIi Notre
liame Sircet, of which .Mi-. M.ark Workman is the
proprietor, can he ,iiist|y considered asoiie of tliefore
most in promoting the standard of elegance in ilress

.1 iig our citizens. This enli'i'prise was fonndcil liy

.Mr. Wiu'kman tifteen years, ago on St. Lawrence .Main
Sireel. and ihri'cye.irsagoremovedto his present st.ind,
adjoining the I'lalinoral and ('il.\ Hotels. The sales
rooms eoiiiprise two ll.its, 411 x l-H fi'et in ilimeiislons,
lighti'd iiy I'leclricity, and is furnished with every
convenience, l-'ifti'cn assistants, ciittei's, etc., .iri' heia'
employed while seventy-live i>ntsidc li.ands are on the
weekly payroll. Thi' stock emliraces ready inadecloth'

iii.i of all gr.ides of g Isforineli, youths, hoys .and

ihiMren. .dsoh.ats, caps and furnishings. Mr. Work
mall iiscslhe liest productions of Kuiopean, .\mericaii
.■iiid I '.anadiin looms, iMiiiil.iving the most skilful work-
men, .iiid his ready m.ide .'ai lueiits ale made up wit li the
.s.aiiie care .and .attention, .as are liestowed upon iMistom
made goods to order. Ht! also makes a specialty of
custom tailoring and his patronage is lirst -class. Mr.
Workman w.as horn in I'lica, N.V., and was reared
and educated in lluH'alo, ^'.^■.. h.iving l)e(;ll a resident
of this city the past seventeen years.

DOMINION TUBULAR LAMP CO.

Til !■; niMsi successful Concern in its line in .Montreal
IS llial known as The Dominion Tiilmlai l..niip
I'oinp.any, whose salerooms and f.ictory are sitiia
t.ilat •-'r.'.L'l tand U'lliCr.iig Street. 'I'liis ('I'puip.iny w.is
duly incorp. ir.ated in IS.S.'i under the laws of the Slate
of New \ork with a paid up capital of .-'.■iD.llilll. .\|i
1'. 1!. llraylun lieing the ['resident ; Mr. J. 11. I'eriis,

I'residi'lit : Mr. I.ouis .Marshall, Secrct.iry. .an I

Ir. .M. \';in W.igeiieii, Treasurer. .Messrs. I'ir.aylon,

l.irsh ill .iiid V.in Wageiien reside in Syr.icuse, .\ew

rk, iind the hiisiiiess in Montreal is I'ontriplled liy

Ir. .1. II. I''erns, the Viee-1'resident. The premises

luprise a s|iacioiis four storey and liaseiiieiit, hiiek
ihlding lillxilHI feet in area, and s.ime fifty skilled
mils .are employed. The Dominion Tuliul.ir I.aiiip
omp.iny m.aniifactnres largely Hoyal Safety Tuliular
i.interns. Tiiliul.ir Street and Side Lamps, Piano .and

uii|iiet Lamps. Kerosene I'liMckels. Carri.age I,.iiiips,
iremcn's l„iiiterns, R.ailioad Lanterns .and Lamps,
hesc l.imps and lanterns h.a\ e no superiors in the
iiiteil States or Canad.i, .and the Ir.ade of the Com-
iiiiy extends throiighont Canada and Newfoundl.aiid.
ustomers are rei|nested to see thai " Koyal Hinge

or " Uoy.al Safety" is stamped on the disc of the

Company's g Is over the glohe, as all others without

this trade mark are iinitalioiis. IMr. ,1. II. Kerns has
been connected with the ('ompany since l,S(S7. He is
widely known for his executive aliility, and is very
popul.ir in trade circles. Several I r.ivelling s.alesmen
represent the t'ompany, and its trade is steadilv
incieasing. owing to the superiority if itsl,im|is and
I.interns, which are general favorites wherever iiilro-
diiced.

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MR nanio of " ^ronai'vey " gdos In
tlufs. t'lirit is so iiitjiiiatuly assdci
|Mwi'lia> • iiistinotivi'ly turn to
-Mcliarv ' y vt Son, on Notri'Darni^
I't, when they want, tofnruish la- ivlil^
their (hvelhne.s. 'I'hU ohl lionse is tin)
loadinf,' representative of tlie fiirnitiiro
tiaili) of the Doniinion. 'I'hey are niaini-
fai'tnrers of, and by far the laij^est, retail
an<l wholesale ilealers in every style of
jjlain and faiiey fnrniture in this city.

'I'liis iinniensi.' Ijusiness was foinided
hy Mr. Owen MclJarvey ml 1H4M. Ho
wai liorn in the niprth of Irel.aml, and
early in Hfo eanio ti> ■Montri al, where he
has sinee |iernian<'ntly resided. From
the start ho made (|nality his tirst con-
Hideration, usin;,' only the liest materials,
introdnein^ the hitest artistic Htyles,
and making a Hpeoialty of tlioroni^'h
\vorlim.anKhi|i and elaborate llnish. Tin'
result was tli.at, with his rem.arkalijy
moderate piiees, he r.i|iidly liiiilt M|i a
tlonrishini; trade, re(|uirinj,' re|)eated en-
ruj^ements of fiieilities.

His pri.'sent v.ist est.'ililislnnent all'ords
a |)ernianent exiiiliition of all that is
new, stylish and nsefid in njodern fur-
uituri'. 'I'he building is a very h.md
tiouie and sidist.ant ial strueture, tifttoiics
;in I b.asement in height, and liO feel by
100 in dimensions. 'I'he front is most
ule;_Mnt, beini,' marly all t,'l.iss, so as to
|^i\e the show I'lmms e\ery a\aiiable ad-
vania^'H of li','ht. The heaviest. Hi'ilish
plate ylas.i is Used throUiihout the front,
t le two lai\'e show windows <'oiitainiiii;
two of the larijest plates of ulass in the
World, and the attraotivo displ.'iy of
furniture is a littiiif^ iiuli^x to what will
1)0 found wilhiu.

'I'ho tiiin li.ive introdneed all tile
modern improvements, ineludim,' pass
eiijjer elevator running; to every tlooi,
the eleetrie light, hot water heat, and
a most elegant stylo of deeorations.
rendering this a truly jialati.il furniture
v.arehoiiHO. Eiicli ilep.artmeiit is cNihi-
ploto ill itsolf. The lirni mannf.aeture
full liuB.s of line and medium furniture,

Pine to the (.'anadian pulilu; as no orlu-r .ai
iteil with thu trade 111 tine fiirniluie that fii
tlio vaat uiiiporium of Messrs. Owi.ii in

; le.iders in si > le all. I li.iv
nituro for the dr.iwing loom, dinii
llio Jlominioii. They number among ll

produced tho finest and most pnpnlal" styles of oabitipt
ii'Ui, bed room and libr.'iry yet seen
ir customers the leading families of
this <'ity and province, and »'njoy the
highest reputation in Canada for the
I'clialiilily , cheapness and excellence of
design and workmansliip. Wherever
they have exhibited they have carried off
vahi.iblo prizes, notably at tlio first
I'aris exhibition, IK.'n"); wliilii at the
Hiiissels exhibition they receiveil a sil-
ver medal for furniture, and a lironzo
meilal for upholstery goods. At the
Imliaii and ('"'onial exhibiticui they
receiveil an illuminated diploma and a
commemorative medal. That was a
reiiiarkablo exhibit — incluiling a Kolid
elinny centre table with richly carved
.'■ides and legs, while the chair was most
richly upholstered in crim.son and old
gold brocatelle. Their high art maiiii-
facluivs liavi! every w here received the
pi.iise of tho most critical, I'.nil their
exhibits have won iiio'ieroiis diplomas,
medals, .111(1 lirst airl other prizes from
'he dill'ereiit Ilomini.ui ex li'nilions dur-
ing il'epasi forty years, 'i'he eiiiployeea
are noted for polileiiessand attention to
all customers. The warerooiiis present
an aiiiiiiateil appe.iraiice, here are eilslo-
lucis m.ikiiig selections aiiinng the enor-
mous slock of parlor suites composed of
liomthrceto seven pieces; in another
dip.irtnieiit are others selcc ting from the
iii.agiiilicent display of bed room sets.
1)11 the main floor visit or.s will lind the
largest stock in the city of ndii chairs,
lounges, Hettees, IniiHic and other cabi
nets, bric-a-brae and gilt goods. In
every respect this is a stock of siirpiiNs-
ing excellence, without an approach to
its eipial 111 the Dominion of Canada.
.Mr. ()wen Mctiarvey in a businesb
iiiaii of remarkable ability, and of tho
soundest judgiiiijnt. For forty-threo
Ve.irs ho has bei'li a Rtaiincli Hdvocato of
lemperaiiee and a )iublii' spirited an.l
philanthropic citizen, earnest in every
good work, and uiiustentatioUH in his
charitalilo doeils. He is a life governor of

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llic Mnnuc-iil (ii-lu'l;ll I (.ispitill, als.i .1 life j,MiVfl-lini
iiiut Wii.s vi(u-|iius|ileiit (if till' Nctri" llaiin^ l|i>u|iilal,
while liu is tiUn a iliiuctur uf iln; .St. I'iitiioliH (Ji'iilmn
Asylum. lie is 11 niuiiilier uf tlio Art .As.siieiatiuii cf
Montrenl. He is an active member ct llie liuard uf
Trade, and was a ilireetor and viee-|iiVKideiit of the
Mutual Fire Insurance ('iiMi|i,iny. <if Montreal.

A. H. SIMS & CO.

Tills liMsiness w.i-i esialili>)iivl in I.S7t>, Mr. Sims
sueceediiiji theciid lirm of W. .\. Smith iV Co.,
and early devi'lo|iinj,' it to ]iro]inrtion.s of j,'reat
magnitude rei|uirinL; re|ieated enlar^'ement of facilities.
The enviable ie[iiitatiou enjoyed by his inodiicf is due
to lii.s persoiiid can,' in evi'ry det.-iil of ni.iiiiifaeture.
He selects his iiiuslins and linens with tlie soundest
judgment, and cuts on the most a|i[iroved juinciples,
securint; ]<erfi'ct littiiii,' shirts and collars. The pre-
mises now oecu|iied liv the linn are most eeiitr.'dly
located, at eiu'lier of I,.itour and St. (ieiievievo Streets.
'I'iie bnildiiiL! is four stories ,'ind ba.sement in heiudit,
.substantially constructed of brick, and J(MI feet by <»)
in dimensions. 'I'he liist four floors are devoted to
the lu.uinfactiire of i-hirtsand collars, while on the
top lloor is "The .Sims I'api'r liox Company," luaiiii-
factiirers of paper lioxi's of every description, sample
books, cards ami cases, inchidiiiL; theself-conntiiiL; eg'^
ea.ses. The latest improved mailiiiiery and .-ippliances
have been introduced throughout the I'litire building;,
and many desirable methods in use here have their
origin with .Mr. Sims, wh,.se ability and eiier'.iy aK.'
proveiliial. He has made gre.it advances both in
shirt anil coll.ir, ;i3 well as box lu.inufactiiring, iiiid
these factories are models in every way. The motive
|iiiwer is supplied by a line 100 hor.se power engine.
.Mr. Sims is .'v large employer of labor, there being
•_'."iO hands within the building, and as many more kept,
liu»y outside at shirt making. These goods are sold
to the wholes.de trade only, and tind a re.idy luarkcl all
over the Dominion, especially among the best classof
trade, due to their surpassing excellence in .'ill respects.
The lirm have a br.inch house at L'7'Kront ."street. West.
'I'oronto, which is headipiarlers for the I liitaiio sales.
.Mr. .Sims w.is born in l.ondon, (till., and li.is been a
permanent residenl of .Montreal for thirty years past.
His sovnid judgnieiit and progressive iiiethods are
univer.sally lecogni/ed, and no one heller than he
thoroughly understands every detail of the industries
he is engaged in. .Mr. .Sims has won a success b.'ised
on su])erior merits of his goods, and secures to Mont-
real one of her valued manufacturing inleresta.

a cnmiiiGHAM & lgmessurier

Cor. Hospital and St. Francis Xavier 8t.

This is one of the largest, wc.dthiest and most
Oipiitably conducted tire and life insurance companies
in the world, and w.'is iucorporated by Koyal Charter
in IHOll, its hcidquarters being located in Kdiidmrgh,
fcjcotlauil and London, Knglaiid. The North British
and .Mercantile Insurance Coinpaiiy has a paid up
up I'.-ipital of .*l."i.yiMI.IM)0, and the total assets amount
to ne.-irly SliO.OiMI.IMKI, being 810,000.0(1(1 in excess of
any other British Company. Its long, honoralile and
successful career speaks volumes in its favor, and ree-
ouimends it more highly than mere words ever can.
The business of the company is steadily increasing an-
nually, and the promptness with which it recognizes
and pays the claims of policy-holders, and the eonser
vative principles which .signalize its management ari'
the leading features of its abund.'tnt success. The
coiupany's C.iiiadian branch was opened in IKliO. and
it has deposited with the Receiver-Cieiieral 81(|0.(KK).
to enable the company to conduct a life insurance
business ill Ciiiada. The Montre.'il ollices are the
headiiuarlers for Can.ula, and idl business from the
.\tl.iiilic to the I'acilie are dealt with here, including
the coiiiriil of L'.'iO agents and agencies in all sections
of the Uominioii. The Com]iaiiy's (y'liiadian invest-
ineuts now aggregate .S,').."iO().(i(JO, which exceed that of
.ill other companies. In l,S(!(i the Coiu|iany erected its
present subst.'iiitial stone building, the entile lirsl tloor
of '.hicli is devoted to its ollices, while the other Moors
are rented for ollices. The following gentlemen, who
are w idely tind favorably known in tinancial and liiisi
iici.s circles for their executive ability, |iriidenee and
just methods, eonipose the („'aii;iili.'iii board of iiian,'igi'
iiieiit, viz:— W. W. Ogilvie, Ksip; .\rcli. .Maciiider,
Ksi|. ; Henri liarbeau, Esi(. ; R. .Alacdonald, .Secre-
tary ; {{and.'ill D.'ividson, Superintendent ; Thomas
Davidson, .Managing Director. Mr. <)gilvie is the lar
ge.st Hour mill proprietor in Caii.'ida. oiierates .several
well eipiipped mills, and owns forly elevators in ilitl'ei
eiit sections of the country. He is a Conservative in
politic-i, I'resident of the I'.oai'd of Trade and a mem
'ler of the Corn Kxchange. Mr. .\. .M.icnider is chief
superintendent of the aigeiicies of the Bank of Mont-
real throiiLdiout the Domiiiioii. while Mr. Baibe.iu is
manager of the City and District .Savings Bank. Mr.
Thomas Davidson, the Managing Director, who has
been al the lie.'id of this branch since its eslabli.^limeiit,
is an able liidci writer. .Mr. It. Davidson, .Su]ierin-
tendeiit, and .Mr. K. .Maedoiiald, the Secretary, »ru
able and careful olliccrs,

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C^A.K.TA-G-E !

AND

F'orw/arcling; Agents

Main Office, No. 18 COMMON STREET

ONE of the oldest .'ind largest coiuerns in this city,
extensively engaged as cartage and forwarding
agents is that of Cuiiningh.im iV Le Messurier,
whose main ollico is locited at IS ('oniiuon
street. The foundation of the business dates liack
twenty-live years, when Mr, .John Cunning
ham, the present senior partner, opened n]iiiH express
business ill a small w.-iy, and tlio enterprise stcidily
developed and prospi-icd until the concern is to-day
one of the largest and best ei|uippi'il in its line in
the city. .Mr. Cuuningli.im conducted the business
rtlouo till live years ago, when .Mr. W. M. l,e Messur-
ier entered the firm and the present style was adopted.
The liriu's st.iblcs are located at 08") St. Paul .street,
4ti Shannon and (i4K Cr.iig street, and the ollico is
connected by Bell Telephone l,.'!.")!'. Sixty-live imin
are now regularly employed, ninety horsws and seven-
ty-live wagons. The st.iblcs are among the l.iigest in
the city and are well conducted. This concern m.'ikes
large contracts with merchaiils and m.'iniifacturi'rs for
hauling and delivering iiicicli.'iiidlse of every descrip-
tion. (.'ontraetM are taken for mov.ing machinery,
heavy castings, engines, etc. Butler and cheese are
c.irefiilly handled, .iiid liouseholil furMiture and ell'ectH
.ue removed. Mr. Cunniiigh.iiii was born in Ireland,
while his partner, Mr. I,e .Messurier, is a native of
.N'ewfoundlaud. Both genllcmen have been residents
..f Montreal for the p.ist twenty-live years. .Mr. I.e
.Messurier is .-i prominent iiicmbei- of the Board of
Trade, and was formerly connected with the well
known lij'iii of .lohn l'>;iiril iV Co, vessel owners and
dealers in NewfoiiniUand and West India products
and conimissiou merchants in lish, molasses, sugar,
«te. Ho was for a long time a resident of .St. .Tohii's,
Nlld., before coming lo this city. Both p.'irtiiers arc
highly respected ami esteemed in tho business eom-
luuuity,

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T. PRINGLE & SON

HYDRAULIC AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

4 MILLWRIGHTS AND VALUATORS *

IMPERIAL BUII.DING. 107 ST. JAMES STREET

'I'lin |irofe.ssiiiii of tin; liyilr.iuli^ ami iiiccliiiiiiial
eiigineur is miu i<( tn\nt ivs|Miiisiliility, ii'iniiriuj,'
sii|jt riiir iiliility, i'i)ii|ileil witli liiin» praitii'al rx|Hrit'iice.
I'lniiiinuiit aiiiuMi; tlif rc|irL'si'iil,-ilivi' ami ii'li.ilili' liy-
illMulic and iiifclialiital ciiijilii'i'is ill tliis I'ily is tin; liriii
uf 'I'. I'liiiglc iV Snii, wlici ari' also iiiillwiii^lits, mill

iMiyiiU'c Ts ami vahialurs with ntliri' i m ."17, liiiprrial

liiiildiiij,', i07 St .lames stri'ot. Mr. 'I'liomas I'i'iiii;lo
('(immriH'iil thi' |pi';u'tii'iM>f this |irofi'ssicpii in lurid. aiifl
111 IHIMMiidU his soli, Mr. .Mrx. I'l-iiiuh- into iwirtiii'i'-
slii|j, 'I'lu; linn |ii'niii|itly ami cii-ffully umliTlakr .-iml
carry thrcnigh In siirccssfiil c(iiii|ik'tinii all wnrk in lluir
lint;, ami thi' ticU'lily ami ai'cnracy in.'iiiifcsttil h.is Ihm'ii
fiuiii'ially ri'i'ui,'iiizL'il ami tiny, have licuii eiitiusliid
»itlisoiiio of the iinist iin|ii>rlaiit imlilic ami |ii'ivali;
\Mirk that has hct'ii cinied mit diirilii,' n'CL'iil yi'.irs.
Till' M>'-<si'8. I'ringh' made |il.inst uf and weri' niniu'i'ti'd
with thr (ItiVclupHH'iit nf thr w.iUi' piiwiT fur the iiit-
n.ii mills at, Corimall, N'.ilh'ylifld, Ma;;cii,'. ('liainldy
and Miiiitimmiuy, ami h.-ive also lu'cii iilnitilii'd with
ni'arly all tho water |Ki\vei's on the Laeliine canal. In
their ea|i.ii-ity .as mill i'n;_'iiieer» they |ili)lled niit the
transiiiissiiin and disliiliiiticni of power in almost .all of
the aliove lueiitionud and in.iny other mills. The fol-
lowinj,' Work is at present lieiiii; ecjirstrueteil under their
ilireet supervision : The .Montnioiiiu y I'deelrie l'ower
l 'o.'s l.iLdiliiiL; St;ition .nid the |{iver>idi' Mill';;. Co.'s
Mill, l.oth at .Moiitinoreiiey h'alls, 1'. <,>. ; the develop-
ment of the water power and tile extension of the
(iivinilu Mills Co.'s laiee woolen mills at .^l . Ilyaeintln;
I'.tJ,: the development, ti;iiisiiiissioii and ilistiilmtion
of power in I'.eldiii;^, I'aiil iV Co.'s silk mill in this
I'ity, and ;ilso .sever.il siii.iller and less iniport;iiit works.
Mr. 'I'liirmas I'riiii,de was horn in lliintiiii;ihp|i, 1'. (,!.,
;ind has Keen a resident of Montie.il sima; l.S.Ml, and
is Well and f.ivor.ilily known hy almost .all the m.uiii
f;ielnr,'rs in proviiiees of (,lindiee .'ind eastern llnt.irio.
His services of l.-iU; \ears h.ive \tre\i .^really soui/ht
after in ooniieitioii with valuations, owim,' to his .sound
jmlemelit, lonjj; .and ]ir.ictie,al e.\perienee in this line of
Imsmess, His son .and eo-|iaitiier, .Mr. .Me.v.inder
I'l'inyh; was horn in Moiitri'al, went to Milwaukee in
188;! and w.is in the employ of tin; K. I'. Allis Co.,
mill and eiij^'ine Imildeis, until 188'.t. Hu is a yoiiiii,'
man jiossessiii'^ splemliil aliilities as an onyiiiuer and
fully conversant with every dgtiiil and feature of tin-
prnfes.sioii

MICHEL LEFEBVRE & CO.

Tlll.Sfjreal .and ll.iiirishiie,'iiidustr_\ was founded .away
hack in l.Sl'.l hy Mr. .Mlcliei Lefelivre, f.ather
of thc3 present ]iro]irietor. lie was n practical
vini'ij.ar ni.anufactnrer, and early di'veloped .1 Hour
ishiiiK trade, re(|uiriiij; an eiilarf;eiiieiit of factory
facilities. The present proprietors are liis .soiis,
Tlieodille and Theodore Lefehvre, who are natives of
Montreal, liroiiglit up to the trade and practical maiui-
factui'ers in every ilep.artnient. This husiness li.is
grown to enoriiious ]irop(.rtioiis, reipiiriiiL! a whole ser-
ies of lart,'e, modern lniildiiies, in which over Imihamls
are employed. Their .lain factory situated on tiie
I'apineaii Ko.id, isa handsome hrick liinldiui,', fonrtlats
ill height, and (lit feet hy L'lM) in dimensions. On the
iii.iiii tloor are the olhces of the lirm. their sample
rooins, warehouse, etc. The vineg.ar fact orv <'oin| irises
two ll.its, no feet hy 80 ; the salt house is l:.'0 feet hy
(it); pickle works, ."lO feet hy 80. Hesides there are
shops for the coopers, hl.acksniiths and carpenters.
Kvery dep.artmeiit is eipiipped in tie most compU.fu
ami liioitern style, ami a thorough .s\ siem of (irganiz.i-
tioii is enfcirca'd, the prnprii'tors lieing practical men,
who di'vote persou.al attention to ev. 1 y detail. The
iiiost scrupulous care ami cleanliness is seen on ever\
liaiid, and as we went through we saw tons weight of
the choicest fruits lieing mamifactured hy the most,
approved processes into jams, jellies and preserves,
while the pickle works are a nioilel. where the ciicimi-
hers, caulillowers, onions, etc, are most skilfully ciireil.
ami possess a rich, delicate flavor, iinriv.illed in tin-
mirk' t . The lirm ow n and operate a largi' sugar retlii-
ery .'it lii'itliiervilh', where cmphiymeiit i.s gi"eii to
.ahoiit 17lt li.inds. All Messrs. Lefehvre's goods are put
up under the. famous Lion " I/' brand. This ipi.ility is
unrivalled in Caii.ada, and has few eipials in America
The lirm havi; wmi iiiiineidiis gold, silver and liroiize
medals at exhiliitions, and h.'ive received 110 le.ss than
L'O lirst prizes. Their Lion " L " lii'ind of pickh-s ami
condiiiients, jellies, j.aiiis, etc, is kn..wn througlpiiil
C.iiiad.a anil the remotest cities of the Dominion (like
Moiitie;il) are stc.idy customers. This is the biggest
ami best concern of the kind in Caii.ada, and .Moiitri;il
is to be congratiil.ited upon possessing such an impor
t.iiit industry. The Messrs. Lefebvre are active ami
pn|iular young business men, progressive in their line,
intniditcing fresh lines of goods to the trade every ye.ir,
and ever ni.iiiitiiiiiiiig their liiudi st.iiidardof excellence.
They are niembers of the Ho.ird of Tivide, and take all
active interest in any inovemeiit tending to benelit the
commerce of Montreal, ami in which theirowii industry
is Hiich un iiupurtinit factor.

C. R. G. JOHNSON
Tire Insurance. *^ st. john strmt

.Montreal to day is the lie;idi|U.-iiteis of the v.ist lire
under writing interests of the entire 1 lominioii of (.',111-
.ada .and among its leailing insiir.iiice olljccs is tliiit of
.Mr. C. 1{. ti. .I0I111S..11 at" 4J St. .lohii street. Mr.
.lohnson established the business some seven years ago
anil now re|uesents several (if the leading tin; under-
writing corpor.itions of Canada and the riiited States,
among which are the Agricultural Insurance Company,
of Waterlown, N.V., the liritish .Ximuica .Assurance
Coiiipany, of 'I'ofonto .uid the Connecticut Fire Insiir
anci; Co., of Ibirtford, C<.iiii., three of the strongest
and most piosperousmi the North .\merieaii coiitineiit .
The .\grii'ulliir.al Insur.ince Co. was established at
W atertowii, N.V., in 18,"),'!, and was at lirst luily a
small iiiutiial company with a local p.atronage. Ten
years later it became a stock com|i;iny with a capital
of ?;i."iO,000. Not one year since has shown a decrease
of assets from previous year. Its (iiiancial ni.anage-
meiit, marked by economy, energy, priideiici; and
prompt payment of honest los.si's h.is so established it
in the esteem of its patrons that it stands second t.i
none in the eonlideiice of the geiier.cl jiiiblic. Its
fortieth aniin.il statement made .laiin.iry 1st, 18'.t;i,
shows its net assets to be .'*L','-'8L',i;i.'1.41 ; ('a|iilal g.'iOO,
000 ; net surplus to polii'y holders .s;f<t;."p,7'.lb.-7 and net
surplus over all li.ibililies, .'l<:!i;,"i,7!l('i.'.'7. Its li.abililies
were S|07.t08.0!t. Since its organizat i.m this company
ii;is paid in hisses .*7,8lil,010. '.'.». The interest it re
ceives from lo.aiis more th.aii p.iys the dividends it
m;ikes to stoekliolilers, while all insurance pfotils are
ret.iined to increase its assets. Tin. I'liitish ..Vmerica
.\ssuraiiia' Co. is one of Can;ida's sironeest anil most
ably inanaged lire iiisiiranee corpor.itions. The Con-
nect iml has a cash capital of !?1,IK10.000 ,ind surplus of
some i*400.000.(Mt. .\lr. .rohnsiMi makes a specialty of
and enjoys exceptional facilities for pl.iciug iusiiraiice
(Ui extensive niamifactiiring risks at the lowest possible
preiniinns and also tills contracts for supplying aiito-
m.'itic sprinklersand other protective appliances. Mr.
.b.hnson is a nativi' of .Montreal and is a sou of Chief
.lustice .John.soij of this city, and a young man of
exceptional bnsiness and executive ability. IIo was
f.r a miuilau' of years connected with the Hank of
Montreal. 1 1 1; is . a member of the Hoard of Trade as
Weil as proniineiit in several of onr leading clubs,
among which are the .St. Liwreiice Vaclit Club, and
the St. ALiuricc Fish .and (lame Club. Mis long
i'X|ii'rieiice ami high business slamling and ability
bid f.iir in due course to iu:ike his the largest insurain'e
u)(eiicy ill Montreal, if not in Canada.

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J. & T. E3ELI.,

BOOT * /IND * SHOE *r yWANUF/ieTU^E^S.

\OiM' NIotre IJeimo Street.

Montreal Ii.t; ilovikiprd into oiil' of the great inanufactiuiiif; < ciitiis of the coiitiiu'iu, and has luti' in active cipcration some of the
most conipk'tt' fstablishmcnls of the Kind in cxisti tire. Xo liraiich of iiulustry has liad a more suhstanliai ilovulopinenl than liial of boot and
^hoe niannlacturnij,', and in this line the oldest and most ropreseiuative lionsc is that of Messrs. J. & T. Kdl, of No. 1667 Notre Dame street.
This concern has a lonj,' and honorable record. Tlie bnsincss was begun away back in the year tSnj, liy the Messrs. ]!ell, who early developed
a flourishing trade, and whose successors retanied the prosperous ratio of development. T'-ventiially, in 18S0, Mr. J. T. Ilagar became the sole
proprietor, retair.ing the timedionorcd name and style, while introducing all the latest improved modern methoils, anil fully sustaining the
enviable reputation of the pro<luct of this old house. The factors- on Notre Dame street has been occupied by this concern for over fifty years,
and it is a veritable landmark in the wluilesale boot and shoe trade. The premises are five stories in height and 75 feet by 150 in tlimensions.
There is thus a vi.ry large area of lloor siiacc. and all utilized by tin; various tlcpartmi nts. The factory is a model one in every sense of the word,
having all modern appli.uires, while Mr, Ilagar gives close jiersonal super\ision. One hundred .uul sixty h.inds are tni|iloyed, and an average
of fifty cases, or three tlumsand pairs, per week .ue turiuil out ; the i>ay r(jll of this house Ix-ing about .'^Gt.ooo anmially. Ouality is the first
consideration with Mr. Ilag.n. lb' selects his leather, skins anil findings with the greatest of care, while the lasts an- of the latest correct styles,
and workmanship and linish perfc ct. 'i'liese goods have ,111 established reputation throughout the entire Dominion, and are found on sale in the
IlR>^t ])roimnent retail establishments. .\s one of the |)ioneer industrial concerns in Montreal, the house of J. A: T. I'ell has had a deserved
prosperity, and uiidir Mr. 1 l.ig.ir s able and energetic proiirietorship is steadily in th(! van of progress. Mr. Hagar was born in Montreal, and
duinig Ins entire business career has be^ .> .ictively Khnitilied with tlie boot and sho(? industry, and is a recogni/.ed authority therein. He is a
member of the Boaid c.f Trade and of several ch.iritable soeietie-s, and over accords a hearty support to all m(;asures calculated to advance the
prosperity of Montieal. The liistory of tins house is the history of the development of the whoh.-sale boot and shoe trade in this city, and the
house is justly famous for ever maintannng the highest standard as to quality.

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Hermann H. Wolff & Co.

IMPORTERS OK

DIv^Y OOCMJS, Btc.

226, 228 and 230 McGill St.

A careful ..v.cw of th. business iutercs.s of Montreal .i.seloses the ex.steuce of a class of houses prepare.l to cou,pcte n, every u^yoci
■ n the several hues they rep,..s,.„t w,th .he r.val estal.hshments of any oty u, Canada or the Tuited State. The.r eou,ple.e stocks a.nple

rcsonrces and re.narkahle e ,pr,se are n.a.ter. ..f winch Montreal ha. evry reason to be proud. Au,on, such estabhsinnents, a casual

observer would accord a prounnent posU.on ,o the repr,.seuta„ve and .ehable house of Messr. llern.ann II. XVolff ^ C.., nnpor.ers and
wiu.lesale dealers n, dry ,oods, whose o.hees and warehouse are sUuated a. ..,,, ..s and .,o Me(nl, street. Th.s nnportant aud tlou^sh-
.n« busu,ess was estabhshe.l n, ,SS3, bv Fe.lor ^ Hoas. who eouductod ,t fll ,S.,, when Mr. H. II. Wollt beeanu. a partner In ,S,„
Mr. ^^ol,f purchased the hu.ness, and ,s now carryn,. u on under the tule of llern.aun H. Woltf ^Co. Mr. Wolh has had lon^ exper.encc
and possesses au accurate knowledge of the wants and re.uneUK-nts of ,he Canad.an n,arket. He oecup.es two eon.nod.ou. bu,ldn,.s l.-e
stones each, 50 v <,o Let ,n sue. the hrst tloor beu„ devoted to othas splendullv tuted up, and the othe, lloors ,0 stoC. ,,„,.. 1 kept
^dways fr,.sh and choue satuple colleet.ons of sdl.s, sa.n.s, velvets, woollens, hnens, cottons, dress fabr.cs, also furnuure and earrwe-e n, ,kers
M.pphes, fancv«oo,ls.not,ons. etc. Mr. Wohf nnports d,rect. has everv facd.tv ^>r heepu,. hunself •• en rappo, t - w,th the n,„-t fan.ous
Knropean houses and ,s always au.on, the Inst n, Mon.re.d to secure the latest f.d.r.s and noveh.es. lie ,s theCana<han representat.v,. for U I,
Uarbur« ^ Co.. (,eneral Kuropean Export Merchants, of I laud-ur,;, Herhn. r-.u,s, Loudon, and other uurcantde centres. K„h,een cl,,|,s an.i
. n-elvetravelhn.-.salesu.enareemployed, aud the tradeofthe house extends throughout the eutnx Donnn.on. Onlv reallv -lesuaMe and hr^t-
class goodsare handled u, six departments, wh.el, are uKU.aged by the ^.llown,^ well known geutlemeu :-.\. Loeb, (i. (,. (i.d-ler, \ l-ahrenb.ch
G.C. l'.,an,J.N{ac(i,ll,vray, and A. Pollock. Mr. A. Borouow ,s at the head of the eouu.u,, house. Mr. WohT was b-rn n, (lermany He
.s l>.«hly esteemed u, trade cndes for h,ssterhn,„ue,r,tv and ,s an acfve n.eud.er of the Montreal Hoar.i of Trade, Cty and McopolUan
< lubs. Mr. WoKf has just been apiwiuted Consul foi Denmark.

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HKNK^Y MC)I^( VAN c\: Co.

DRY AND FANCY GOODS, MILLINERY, ETC.

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This enterprise was est iblitlircl
in ih.it !))■ Messrs. Uaviil .Snnlli
;iik1 Henry Morg.in. In i.Sij Mr.
Smith retireil, and Mr. J.iines Mor-
gan was ailinitted (.i hruthir of ,\lr.
Henry MiirMan), an.l at tli.il lime
cunnecled witli the wluilts.ile dry
Roods hunse of Mnirluid i>c Mur
Ran, in (ilas^ow, Scollaml. Ujion
his entrance into partnership, the
present style of tile linn was adopted
and h.is ever continned an honor-
ed name and a verital>le trade mark
to all purch.isers of rehalile drv
Roods, etc. The present eo.p.iri-
ners are Messrs. Henry Morgan.
James MorR.in, Jr., and Colin P.
.Morgan. They are all recoRnizcd
anthorities in the trade, and In mir
to bear s[.'lendid Imsiness cpi.diMca-
tions Mr. Henry MorRan is a
splendid orRanizir, and a perfect
system and correct mercantile
methods li.ive ever cli.ir.irleri/ed
the workings of this inanmioih
establishment. Mr. James Mor-
R.in. Jr., is the son of the late Mr
James Morgan, Sr., and w.is born
in Glasgow in iS.);. and cimiiiR lo
Canada in his boylujcid was edu-
cated at the Montreal high school
Mr. Colin I), Morgan was born at
f'eebles, Scotland, in 11^40; he wa>
edncated in London, lint,'., and
coming to Montreal in 1SO9 at
once became coni.ecled with theh.iiise. The establish-
ment was for many yinrs located at tlu> corner of St.
lames street and N'ictori.i scjuare, lint the firm decided
wisely to lead in the movement upto\wi, and in 1S91
completed the erection of their pr<sent magnificent
building on St. Catherine street, the finest biulding
in .\merica devoted to theret.iil dry rooiIs busine'ss. It cost
Sjj.i.ooo. while the ground cost Sioo.oou additional. It is

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height,
li.Miires are

built entirely of imported
a reni.arkably handsome
four stories and b.isement
by lOo in dimensions. The
forma whitewool, prodmring a
effect. The appearance of the
various deprirlments and profuse
hai no eiiu.d in Canada, and

red sandstone, and is
piece of architecture,

:ind 80 U'-c-t

all of Call

chaste and elegant

m.iin lloor with its

lisplay of Roods

s fully up lo

any store in the metropolis n N'ew
^ irk. 'I'he arrangement ofdep.irt-
inents is as follows: 1st (loor.
general dry goods, silks, satins, dress
labrics in all the newest textures
shad<;s anfl patterns, dress trim-
mings, rll'l)^'ns, I, ices, gloves, d.m
nels, stiilioniTy, drugs in the mosi
comprehensive assortment ol all
si.indanl proprietary remedies, ami
loilet prep,iralions. (in the second
lloor are ilu: m.intles, siiiL'-^^ and
millinery departments ; here also
are the displ.iys of line chin.i, books
and statiotuTV. On the third lloor
is the display of furniture, carpets
and iipholslered goods, while on
ilie fourih lloor are th(> workrooms
,ind ilress-ni.iUingdeparlmenl. Here
,ilso is a dining hall fur the em-
ployees, of whom there are over
100 This IS the only dry goods
hijii.e in the city having a ladies'
I f'MMjd'ri^tS oiing and reception room. Il

I; « -CgSS-BL^H ,., ,„„si richly furnished .iiul car-
peted, with immense mirrors set
on llie walls, ("(mnected with it
are lavatories with maliogany fix-
tures. The firm's gre.it enterprise
in this lespect is duly appreci
ated by the l.idies of .Montreal and
vicinity. The firm are diri'Ct im-
porters of staple and fancy dry
goods from l-'rance, Germany,
Switzerland, r.URl.ind, Scotland and
Ireland Their buyers are constanilv on the alert
to secure all the novelties and attractions in the
market, and the firm have won the just recognition
of aUv,iys being in the van. Both as to prices and
■luality, they defy competition, and the annu.il
increase of their tr.ide shows how ably and sue-
e.ssfiillv thev .in' riiering to the most advanced
reciuireineius of ilie C.in.idian public.

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5.Eyvv. ST. Loyis -i^

OBNEI'^AL CONTK'ACTOI'^

704 AND 705 NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING

It is hut .'I iniisni to statu lluit in a prof^ressivc and rapiilly KrowiuL; city like Montri'ai, where sl(-aily lit'vclopnieiu is the order of the ilay.tiie

business of the contractor assmnes },'reat importance. I'orcniost .iinoni; those enj^'a^i'd \n it in this city stands Mr. ICin. St. Louis, ^'cncral

contractor, whose oUice occupies I'looins -'^ and 705 of tlie New Voiii Life llnilthnt;. Tiiis ;;entleiiiari has lon^; filled a sphere of

usefulness in this cil)-, and e'njoys tiie fullest consideration .md confidence of the coniiminity. Mr. St. Louis was liorn in this city,

is forty-one years of af,'e, and bef^'an business as a contractor, in partnership with his brother, twenty years af,'o. In iS'^S the firm was

dissolved, and he has since carried on the business alone. Mr. St. Louis is ably assiste(i 111 his office work bv Mr. J. .\. .\.

Midland, his private secretary, who has been in Mr. St. Louis' employment diirint,' the last five years. His business is of a very

coinpreiiensive ch.iracti-r, .iiid conipiis(-'s stonework, brickwork, plasterinj,', and all th.it is reciuisile in the construction .-ind complete

tittiiif; up of building's. (Aintr.icts are entered into, estimates hnnished, and worlc imdertakeii is prosecuted in .111 able ,iild e.\|)editious

manner, and he nowhasthc eiiliri.' contract work fortlie court house. .\ few prominent biiildint,'s (.'reeled by Mr. St. Louis an' the private residences

of the Hon. Thos. Kyan, I'eel street . K. H.iiiipson. I'eel street ; (i. W. Heed. |)orcliesler street. Public biiildiiu,'s- Harbor tjommissioners,

('ommissioners street; ( liiecii's II, ill building;, St. (^^atherine street ; \rl (lalhry, I'hillips . . lare ; CI'. K. Office, St. J.imes street; Windsor

1 bilel extension, I'eel street ; 1 'i ill ll.dl, Crai,L( street, ("orporation — Puiupiii'.,' St.it ions, ('r.ii^; stnet ,ind Mill street ; I )istrict S,iviiif,'s P)ank, Xotre

Uaiue street east. Stores --New Mor^tan's stori-, St. ('alheriiie street ; Canada Paper Co., Craif,' -itiect ; Instate Delisle, Notre D.iiiie street east ;

11(11 Teli|)lioiie Co., i-or. Mountain ,ind St. C.itherine streets ; Lstate Mr. (.),L;ilvie, " (ileiior.i Ihiil lint;, " Nolle Hame street ; Instate John Leclair,

Notie n.inii: strc'et. Workshops -(.'. P. K. Workshops, (,'oll)orne struct ; C. P. U. Workshops, Iloihelai^a ; l-Mi iision Mc Tavish Reservoir ; also

Colle.i;i' at Ste. Theiesc. and manv otlu r .. Mr. St. Loins is .1 native of this city .iiid ,i iiieiiiber of the iJo.ird of Trade. The Telephone call of his

olTice is Ojj.

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JOHIN PARSLO\A/ <& CO.

M ANU FACTU Rl NG

Stationers, Bookbinders, Printers

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MAR MOUNTERS

IfiO ST. JAMnS STNnJiT

MOSTHIiAL

^^^O^■0 the most iinuiiiiicMt mid ii^liiilili' luniscs in tlio Citv of Moiitri'.il, cxtciisivclv t'lmagnl in tlic iiwuiut'iioture of stiitiniuM-y jiiid in iMHikliinilliif.',
liiiiitiiii,', iii;i|i iiiiiuiitin^', a tnn'iiiDst [ilaof is dm' iii this reviinv to that of Mi'ssrs. John I'arshiw it Co,, wiiose sah's and workrooms are Hituatcd ul
I I'll) St. Janius Siifi'l.

This l;niiM> i.-, a Iciidi'i in ihu trade, and lias M'curcd .-i iilici'al a^id intlu'ntial |iatronai.'i' through tlic suipi'iioi-ity and thoioULdmcss of its \voi'l<, and
thi' just iiiuiiiiii' in whicii it rarrifs out all I'ndi'itakiniis.

This hiisincss was cstalilishcd thirty yiars n^'o liv Mr. .lolm Parslow, who is soli' |jro|iri<'tor. Mr. I'arslow is tiiorouf^ddy |iiactical ami t'uli_\
I'limcrsant with c-\i'ry detail of this iin|iiiitant industry, and with the reiinireiueiits of the nmsl erilical patrons. 'I'he ]pivinises utili.-ed roin|irise a
spiu-iou-, fiiiii' stnrey laiildiiig, liein^; part of the liarinn I'.loeU, llie two Iowit Uoors beitii; dex'oted to show fooins, and the upper ones to «orl; i-oiiins, while
tliii (,'rciund tlo..r is tlie olllec.

'I'he e'|uipiueiit and plant are i,f the late^t iniin-ovi'd ]iatteri' and make, and ineliide unulei-n printing' presses, rulmi;, liinding, eullni;;, j;ildinf; .-11111
eudiossitij; iiiai'hij.es. (Inly skilled hands are eni|iloyed, who turn out .-ill kinds of statioiierv, blank hooks, ledf^ers, journals, etc., of the Ihiest ipialit\ and
vv.irrinanship.

A sperialtv is made of ledtieis and aceouiit hooks, and the tr.ide is .strictly local. Mr Parslow, who is a Helf-tn.ide man, first i omiiiciieed busi-
ness ill a siii.ill way. and throii;;h his eueri.'V and industry lias built up his ]iresenl tlourishing enterprise.

Mr. I'arslow was born and educated iti Miiii;real. He is noted for his sterling iiitegritv and generositv, and has ever been an active supporter of
all iiieasuies conducive tn the benet'if and welfai' of hi" fellow citiiienb.

JOHIN C yVVURRAV

SH/R LINER,
GAULKER. CARPENTER AND CATTLE FITTER

Office, 8 PLACE ROVALE

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Til f, vast mmmpt'PP of th(> Tort of ^^rltlt^o,^l is animull}- inoiTasinr; at a vapid ratio, a-ul has ralli'd t'm' a .■"•responding increase in facililips as to tin'
handliiii: and llttiiif; up nf the '^vc:\t llccts of j;i-airi aiui oaltlc sIcMnisliips and sailing \cs.scls llial li-avc tlicsc wliai'vcs for Miiropc. In this connect ion
special mention slioulil he made of Mr. .lohti ('. Muiray, who has estahlished m husiness as Ship Liner, Caulker, Ship Carpenter and Cattle Filter.
Mr. Murray lirings lo hear vast pr,aeti 'al experii'iiee, hivvini.' heen identilied with the old house of Messrs. .lohn If. I,ee A- Co. for the peiioil of twenty two
years. huring lliis time he li.as superintendi'd t he litf iiig m|i of iuoi-e siiips for cargo th.in anv otln i' man in ( 'atiada, and with uniform su<'cess, always giving
the highest satisfaction, so tli.il he is di-ser\cdly recognized as the Ic .iding authoritv in these hranches oi -.killed indi . lie s'arted in husiness upon he

own account in IXH:!. His olliee, .and that of the, " .Mmray Ship Lining Company ,' .are centrally located at. No. .S I'Ur Hoyale, while his shi>p and
s|)ar yards .are conveniently located on the I.eaver Line Company's wharf, c.pvering a lar^'e area. Ii .addition Mr. .Murray h. "< w.arehouse on ('raig

Street, KM) feet hy l."ilf in diinen.>ions, tor the stcjrage of lumher. oakum and (.thei materials. He has contract'- for the lining.' .and lifting on se\eral of
the most, important lines nf steamships leaiing port, includine the lil.iek Diamond 'Line, Colutnha Line, llai'ling >V lie. St- .vesliip .\gents, etc.,

and the •Johnson Line anil I'onalds.m Line. .Mr. Murray maki^s ,i speeialtv of fitting up \essels for the -.ale eari-ying of cattle and >heep, and has won
.an envi.ihli' repul.ition in the strength .mil excellence of his stalls atnl pens, steamers Ihted up hy hini landing their li\(' stoek in y.iMd condition, with ;i
luinimuiu loss at se,a. Mr. Murray also does a vei'v large husini ss as Ship Carpenter, Caulker ami .Spar Maker, and tru.irautees the hest w.u-k. piomplly
executed, workiiiLT night and day to semu'e to vessels promiil despatch. .^h•. Muri-ay employs from IHO to '2."i() men dining the .seas.m .■md gives per:M>iuil
direction to all work ordered. Mr. Murray w.as horn in the Isle of S|.:ve, Scotland, in l."*-"'.'). and has l)een a perm.inent resident of Canada since hoy hood
He was eihicated at L'l Irigin.d Cranuuar .Seliool, ( )nt., and came to Montreal in 1S"0. He is a nio.st respeeleil and popul.ir husiness man. memher of
the Bonid of Trade, .ind has thoroughly syslemati/.eil the hninch of industry in «hicli he is engaged. ^L . Murr.iy is .'i memlier of the (ity Cluh. an
active meiuljer of the M.i.^.nie fi .iternil v, and in every wav a eii.zen » hose etVorls ;ire of .ippri eiated value in retjuuing and extendini: tin' ('itys
commerce.

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THE firm n.imo of ,I<ihii Lee iV Co. is one i)f thn most wiiloly knuuii in thcgrcat shippiiii; intprnstsof Mon1i'f>;il. I'.stiiMislicd 'H'mv tliiriy yr-rs :\u\ liy
llic iirosi-til iiroprii'tiir. tlici l)usiiu's.. has lapiily .-issmiii'il iiiiiin'iiM' |ii'n|)i)i'ti(iiis until it is •iiii' of (lir I.Milint; ;iiiil ri'ju'i'siiiiiit im' rnlci , .Im's in its
.spri'i.il lini' tod, IV. .lolin Nrc, the picscnt snlc j>iciprirlor, was Ijorn in Kilmsli, Cuunty riaii", Ireland, in \'^'2i'i. .'Uicl in lf".> canic with his parents

to Presi'ot'. tint.. \\ here he was ediie.ale.l .■mil liroii^'ht up. In 1 >' I') he ri inoxed in .Mniiire.il ,uid lieij.in hi^ liusiness eareei- m il iiiplny nt' .loliii

Wiseman piano-forte nianulaelurer, and afterwards was in the s"i'\ iee nf the ( liand 'rriink liailway for .i nuin'ier of years. lie, today, i, .me nf ..llI■
pnlalil1eut. iiilhiential aiMl sueeessful liu^int ss men, in whom the utmost conlidenn' is reputed liy I lis fellnw ell i.-ens .iiiil the liusine-s e' .mi nun it y generally.
lie is in e\ei-v sen-e a self made man, and has lienmie tlmrouuhly identilied with (he u'rowth ai ! prosperits nf .Monlreal for tiie |iasl i|uarler of .a eentuiy.
I le has reorevenieil tie .le.iii liaptisle ward ill the Hoard of AldiMinen ;iiid i^ an old and inlluenlial memlier of the lioard of Trad". I he hoii^e l.i ,lay is
one uf ihi' larue^t and iii'.^t iailiiential of those enL.M.i.'ed as snip linei'^, cai penters, eaulUers and spar makers in the, founlry. Speei.il .ilienliiin i,-. ;;iven lo
the littini.' lip of \e>-.els for the transporting' of Imrsi'^. e.itlle, .-^lieep .and hoes on snort Motiee.

The ririn al-od'. an iininen-.e hu-ine-s as ship e.u-penlers. eaulkers and sp.ir makers. i'm).l<iyins in the hiisy season a- liiuh 'is frnm I'tiO to |lii1. The
ndlee is loeaie.i .ii il'i? ( 'oniimssiniici's Street in the Atlantic Cli/iiiiliers, and lliu yards and workshop on liarehu Street, whieh are iei\ extensive and are
iimoii" the lie>t e.piippeil shipyards in tho counliy. Tho liousn luis, during its l<)n.t! 'tusiii'-'ss carL-or, gained an onvialile reput.atinn ihroiiehoiit the shipping;
Iraili- of (' anada for the reliahilitv .am! thoroilL;!i:iess with wliieh all we.'k (.nlrasled to its cai'c is execulL'd, aiui for the prompt and ellieienl manner in wlueh
all I'ontrae!- are fuHille.:,

Mr. I.e.' is iv lliMi-MiL-lilv praetieal man in Ins line of husiiic.'-s and has always idueled its all'air-- on the strii'lest prilieiples of honor and mti^grily

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Matthews, Towers & Co.

MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF

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WHOLESALE.

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M. E. DANSEREAU, Proprietor

* OFFICES : - NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING *

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Till' iiniicirt.'uii'O cif a prrf.Tt ]iavr'in('nr o.irinut he dvcrp^liniatcd. In ^'i-r.it cilics liki' Montreal, wiih lirr cnnniMiis --iriTt tr.illic, mimI iMrnnrs .it'
lifiit. ami ooUl, till' (ini"-! i.>ri i-i (■iic of the ^'iratc'sl iiiniiiiut, uinl thus it is canst' fur (.■iiii;,'rat uhii in:; thr jnilihi', that llp'ir i'nli'r|irisinu' yi.uiij,' t'dldW
citi/.t.'ii, Ml'. -M. I'". 1 >aiisi'reau, lias inMiilnl a I'lianvii' |ias ciiinit that is iiiiuli lln' ln'^l fur all |.ur|Hiscs uf traltlc, whilr it is m,/ ail'i'iicil liv any
cliMiigcs in ti'iiilii'ratiiri', snnw, rain im- fin-l. This wnnilritnl matriial is kiicr.i n as " l''iriiiiit<', ' and is a [iri'|iai'atinu llial can he nianiil'actuicil cc(in"iiiically,
and is tlu'liin^t. iiuialih' in rxislcnci'. Il f.ii'iii.s a iicifcct mad Im'iI, l.riin; siiu>'iih and liard. yet /(i>/ sii|'ipcr\ liki' as|.hah, iimi- s|i.inL.'y like mumc nf the
wiTtehed pan mi I paseiii.'iirs made mit, (if cnal lap cniiilmialiiiiis. It is a nia'^'iiiliceiit ail\ ance mi all |ire\ imis pa\ eiiieiit -. and the ci\ ic aiit linril ies lia v e ilmie
H'i^ely in phicin^' nnnii lulls ciinlracts \\ iih Mr. 1 l.iiisereau. the prnpi ielnr. lie has laid Ins eniicrele paxeinent in ."^i. Catherines Street. < liitarin Sireei.
Amlieisi .Sti'iTt, Miirriy Sireei,.'<i. I lenis Street, IJeauiiiy St n ri, .McCurd St n et, .■tnd Jneijues ('artier St ri'ct, etc. ; also s.irimis sidew.ilks. 'J'hc ninst
I iiliipeteiit cNperts juviise the " I'iriiiiite '' paM'tneiil ill the liii;he.,i, terms, and its ihirahility is lieyniid ijuestinn.

Mr. I>aiiseieaii iilsu iiiaiiiifactiires arlilieiid ciirhsteiies, ami 1 'ansere.in's I'.lici rie Wire Suliway. fur the }irotectinn nf wires l-iid nnder^reiind fnnii
fri.st, w.iti-r nr ijli.- triicti'ins. Tt. is ]iractii'al, s.ife, durjihle ami extremelv eciiiinmiial. In Mr. D.insereau's siihw.ns, the rmidiiit fnriiis the tup nf tin-
pa veinent ."'kI ih- side nf till- ciirh stmie when i'ei|nired, and thus sa\es a irreat, deal in tin- city's uiit Lay. The cit \ nllieials h.ive ni.ide .i careful i;nesiii;atiiiii
uf till merils nf .Mr. J'ansereau's reiuai kalily cleuT iii\"eiitinii, and prniiniince il miich the hest they linie ever si'en, and the ('ily ('luineil iiitiniK adnptiiii;
it next se.-isoii.

Mr. Dansei'eaii is t he snii' pripjirietnr nf the ( 'nm|iane. 1 le was Imr . ne.-ir Mmit rial, and i^ mie nf her must prii;_'ressi ve luisimss men. In I^'^'.'^l he
went iiiin the iiewspaj cr liiisim-.s, ami was the edilnr .-ind |ii-n)irieinr nf .!/.,» /A'" /• i/n ( '.,tiiiif )■■•■•. ii«d .lUn nf a liter.iry jnurn.il, Imth nf \s hieh .itl.iimd :i
largo oireillat ion ami liecame eelelir.'iteil. .Mi.iiidnnin;; jniirnalisin he went tn l!i itish ( 'nlumhi.i. ri'iii.iinin;.,' fur three years, and iipnii his retiiin cmli.irked
ill his present liusiiiess.

Mr. 1 >ansereail's yards are conveniently Inealcd, and diiriiiLr the seasnn he emplnvs ii]i wards nf 'JUll hands includiiiL; carters. lie has hail llatlcniii;
iiti'ers fmiii leading Canadian cities In npen lirnnches in them, Inil as .Mnnireal provides, fnr th" pre.-ent, an .imple held for his eiiei'L;ies, he luliexe- in
strictly attending tn it, .so tli,-it all work m.iy he L'.xoeiiled umhr his own personal .siiperv ifion, thus piev. iiting ;iny inferior work Ileitis: iloiie. i"or as Mr.
DHlisereaii sa\ -, " (he highest standard of e.\celleni'e shall ex cr he ni.iintained.''

4ir. iJausLTcau is de.iur\edly popular; he is widely ami fcuorahly known, and his (_'omp,Tny h.''.« hefnrc n a career nf exer widening usefulness and
prosperity.

II h-SI'-f"" 1''

in'ss iuid

m:\v vokk i.im; insikancic company's urii.DiNr,

J. L. SMITH & S0N
Commission Merchants

AND MILLERS' AGENTS,
I Custom Hou ,e Square auA 225 Commissioners St.

Till iaiulitics alTorili'd by Montrr.il Imi iIk- iievi.'ioi)iiieiu ot tlu'
> I'liiiiiissiim tratlr m lloiir by mcuis of her l.ir-rc,u;luiiL; liiius of trans-
liurtalicn have bciii the means <-f neatint; in the city iiitluiMitial houses
il(voti<l lo lliis iin|iiii i.iiil branch ol cuninii-rci-. I'mniiiicnt amonir tlieso
i-thi- piOL;ressive and rchablr liini d Messrs, J. L. Smith >.\; Son, com-
ini-^-ion niercliaiits ami niil'.rrs' ai,'enls, wliosr offi-es are located at
1 l.u..;i/ni iloiise Si|uare and J25 (oinnussioners slHet. Messrs. J. I,.
'^inith \ S'lii u.' ku>;e rec.eivers of llour IVoiii the most ct le'irale 1 nulls
lit' ( )niarii). ManH"b,i, th': North-West '] 1 rritories and the rnitid
Slatis, and sill to tin- wholesale tracle only. 'Idu y .in highly r-ieennivl
in ti.ide circles for their honor, ible inelhods, and ju'-tly mem the lilnrai
patrnna'a- >eciired bv their Ini'lity and e'lier^v.

CHARLES GURD 8l CO..

MANUFACTUKEllS OF MINERAL WATERS,

<a* -4(5^ Nos. 39 to 43 Jurors Street. ^

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AERATlCn mineral waters, as is well known, are em-
ployed larjjely as refrcshiiiR, refriRerant beverages
to allay thirst ihlriiiR warm weather, and durini;
feverish conditions of tlie animal frame, and umiuestion-
ably the leadinn house ni tlie Dominion of Canada en-
gaffed in the manufacture and sale of this class of goods
is that of Mr. Chas. tiurd (trading,' as Chas. durd & Co.)
at 39 to 43 Jurors street, Montreal. This now colossal
enterprise was maUKurated by Mr. Gurd some (juarler
of a century at,'o, and he lias since conducted its opera-
tions witli a nio.-.t uratifying success, havinK de\eloped,
throUKh his individual enerfjy, enterprise and resources,
a trade whicli is bro.idly distributed from Nova Scotia to
British Cohiinbia. Tlie premises occupied by him fiT
manufacturing, shippiui;, p.icking, sales and office depart-
ments cover a ground area of no less than siNteen thou-
sand sunare fe-^t, inclndin,;; a ihree-storied stone factory,
7i X 30 feet in dimensions, equipped with all the Litest
imj)roved machiner^/ and appliances known to the trade,
driven by adequate steam power, stabling accommodation
for twenty horses and teams, and every facility calculated
to promote the advanl.agcoiis prosecution of the liun
business annually trans.acted. The various departments
of the factory are admirably subdivided as follows:
b.aseinent, machinery, boilers, etc., and filtering,' aparatus ,
first lloor, bottling department . second fl jor, ginger
beer and compounding rooms ; third floor, boiling and
distilling department. The output of the concern
averages, in summer, eighteen hundred dozen bottles
per diem, the average output per annum, inclusive of
the decrease in demand during the winter months, aggre-
gating eleven hundred dozen daily. The productions of
the house embrace ginger ale, plain, sweet, lemon, orange
aid cream soda, lemonade, lemon sour, sarsapanlla,
apple nectar, ginger beer, hop and malt nerve tonic.
Chalybeate. Carlsbad, sprudel,beltier, potash, Vichy, Litbia,

Kissmgen, Caledonia r.uur..: 1. moral walei . (saline and
sulphur), as also as.-.orted sirups in all llavors. 'I'ho
exhibit of these goods in the Canadian section of the
Cliicigo Wurl.i's l-'.iir attracted more attention than
that of any competitor on this continent. .\s purity
plays .111 important part in the production of this
class of liquid liever.iges, «e do not deem it out of place
to state here ih.it the water ,ilone .iiade ust of in the fac-
tory of Mr Ciurd ii subjected to four pnx^ssoa of exact
filtration bufore it is deemed lit for public use, while
with ri'g.iril to the presence of deleterious substances,
a'l.irt fiu'ii tin; main 'iisis, [uiro w.iter, we submit the
followiny testimony of ; ublic analyst l)v, J. IJaktr

IvlAMrds, Ph.D., D.C.I, , F.C.S., submitted under date
of .\ugust 30th, i.Si) j : _" I hereby certify that on the
invitatinn of Messrs. Cliarles (lurd cSCo , 1 have inspected
their .Krated Water factory, and found the machinery
and utensils em[)loyed of the latest and most approved
construction, especi.illy the (iltering apparatus, which is
as nearly f^rfect as science has yet attained, Having for
some years past had t)ccasion to examine these waters, viz ,
soda water containing pure bi-cirbonate of soda ; gu;ger
ale, apple nectar, etc, pr.ictically free from alLulnland
non-intoxicating -all highly charged with carbonic acid
gas. and entirely free from any metallic impurities, I can
highly recommend these as wholesome tem| trance Wover-
ages of superior quality." It might le a Kled that the
mineral waters emanating from the lii>,;s«: of Messrs. Chas.
(iurd A Co. have already receivetl |\w:> gold, two silver,
three bronze med.ds, and eleven iliplomas at the London,
Colonial and oih-r exhibitions. Mr. (iurd was born in
Ireland and has lived in Montreal since early chililhoi.,,
lie was educated at Watson's Commercial .Scailemy and
the High School, At fourteen yen-, of age he made his
entree into the worM of ronimirce in the employ of .i
le.iding .Monlroal drug house, whose intiTests he sul)se-
qnently represenleil on the road as trini^llmg salesman
through Western t.'.mada. His knowledge of chemistry,
acquired while in that line of business, ifd supplemented
by .1 .-ipeci.il course at Mctlill College when a young man,
has be'-Mi of invaluable service to him in the manu-
f,icture of mineral water, fie is a life governor of the
Montreal (ieneral Hospital an.l Pmteslant Hospital for
the Insane, Treasurer of the Dominion Commercial
Travellers' Assori.ilion and a ■iromineut member of the
Hoard of Trade. He is as pron inenlly situated socially
as he is in the world of commerc ^ in which latter con.
ni'cti.in he is unanimously ri'gardt d as the monarch ol
thu niiueral water tradu uf the Uon.iniou ot Canada,

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Ill llitj^e (lays of biisiiii-ss rusli and hurry, every kind ot lalior-sa\ iiif^ a|)paratus is in f,'reat dL'tnaiid and the introdnclion of slanips and
seals lias dono niiicli to siniplily cU rii al business, savini; time, money and unneeessary labor. One of tlu! most successful anil leadim; houses
ni Canada, actively i ii,!j;aged in the manufaetun; of stamps, seals, sti ncils, etc., is that of Messrs. S. .\. Ferneyhou^'h lV Co., whose Montreal
Stencil Works are situ.Ued al 2iy McGill street. This extensive inisiiiess was established in i'^7.5i a'i<l the

trade now extends tliroiit,'liout the cntiri Dominion. liotli partners are thoroujnly acquainted with every branch of the tr.ide.
and are skill, d and expert manufacturers of many yeai r,' ]iracticai experience. They occupy a commodious store 20 \ ;o fei i, and a fully
ecjuipped woikshup 50 x 55 feit in ilimensions. Messrs. S. .\. l"eriu:yli<)u,L;ii I'v; Co. manufacture largely niarkiiii,' pl.ates, steel and brass st.amps.
steel dies, seal iiresses, ribbon stamps, wax, notary ami corporation st.ds, buinini; brands, key and b.iggage checks and rubber stamps of
every description. They also j)roduco and deal in stencil stock, marking inks, brushes and general stcjiicil supplies. The business is both
wholesale and retail, and all orders receive prompt attention, goods being m.iilcd to any part of the country. .Ml goods are unrivalled for
reliability and excelleiux', while the rum's seals and dii'S are unsurpassed for elegance of design and finish. Twelve first-class workmen are
employed, and befiae oidi-ring sttncils or rubber stamps elsewhere, custonieis will consult their own interests by calling and examining the
firm's samples. They li.ive just concludeil arrangements with the jiatentee by wliicii they have secured the rights for the sole and exclusive
manuf.icture of I'.iick's Patent Flexible St;ini|>s, etc., for the Province of ( hiebi'C, the Lower Provinces, P. F.I. and \(;wfoundland. These
stamps are tb'' b. st, and exieed in jnactical iitilit\' and benefit to the public, for ever}' purpose, anslhing heretofore offered in the market ;
being ^o inaile that they will [iiint on any surf.ice, l1at, uiiev(;ii, rough, concave, convex, or yielding, and can bo used by the most
inexperienced person, eitlu'r by a (]uick blow or slow pressure, tne results being found the same, always satisfactory. The_\- arc mounted on
,1 I libber cushion composed of a coiUmiious series of air cells, heriiKlically se.iled, forming air-tight compartments, which, when under
]iressnre, give the greatest ]5ossibl(! llexibilily to the printing and allow it to conform itselfto any surface, giving a clear impression wherever
desired. I'.xainin ition aijd tii.d of llnse si. imps is respectfully solicited, ln'iiig assiirt'd lh,,i liiis will convince the most skeptical of the
great advantages to be g. lined bv using them, and of their immense superiority over all others made. In all business circles where now in
use tliev are eiithiisiaslically approved. Mr. Ferneyhough was born in Fngland and Mr. Dougherty in Scotland. They are both old residents
of Monlri rd an I ,ire widelv known for their artistic skill and slru I integrity. Mr. Dougliertv is a prominent member of the St. Charles
i.oiige of I'reemasoiis, ,ind Ingoiuar Lodge of the Knight-, of Psiiiias.

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The Dominion Disinfectant Co., Ltd

Head Office : 22 St. John Street, Montreal.

In spilo of every cfTort of thu mo(U;rii
plumber's art tlie deadly sewer gas, with
Its zymotic germs and niicrobus. enters
our duellings and produces a sad harvest
of disease and death. Thousands die from
unnecessary exposure to infectious diseases.
The attention of scientists and inventors
has lately been directed to destroy these
evils, and results of the greatest importance
to humanity have resulted therefrom. We refer in this
connection to the Koberts' "Ozonator," for diffusing
■• Sanitas Vaporizer ITuid, " expressly prepared for the
" Ozonator" by the American and Continental " Sanitas "
Company. This is the most complete germ destroyer
and atmospheric purifier known to chemical science, an<l
already thousands of these unriv.alled Ozonators are now
in use in all sections of the Dominion of Canada and the
United States. In order to introduce this splendid in-
vention into Canada The Dominion Disinfectant Com-
pany was organized and incorporated with a paid up
capital of Js.ooo m iS.ji, Mr. E. H. Copland being the
President, Mr. K. 1'. Fle.ning, Vice-President, and Mr.
K. BoissBvain, Secretary and Treasurer. The Koberts'
Ozonator is now being rapidly introduced into the lead-
ing hospitals, public institutions, private houses, offices,
stores and f.actories throughout Canada and the United
States, giving entire satisfaction to patrons. It was
patented in the United States, September jnd, 1890 ; in
Canada, April aSth, 1S91, while patents have also beeu
applied for in Great Urit.iin and other countries
There is no reason why the public should be exposed

to danger friiUi l,i gripiie, small pox, typlioiil fever,
diphtheria, etc., if the suggestions of the heidlh authori-
iles are carried out and the Roberts' Ozonator used.
" Sanitas " is nature's disinlectant, embotlying all the
lu;altliful principles gener.ited in pine and eucalypcus
fori:sts, and was awarded gold mei.ials at the CaK iitt.i
International Inhibition, i^Sj-i'^S.); Paris, iSSs ; .Ant-
werp, i,^S(', , Osiend, i^8S, It likewise rcceivea the
medal of the .\merican Institut( , highest award, .■m\
thai of the National Health's Society b'shibilion Lon-
don, iS.'^j, The price of the Ozonator is only >;voo,
and Sanitas I'Uiid for it costs 10 cts. per moiuh. The
Ozonator makes homes healthy, besides diffusing a
fragrance through the rooms, gi\ing them what is most
essential, pure air, ann no closet or sick room should
be without it. - Another very powerful disinfectant is
controlled by the company, namely, the Dominion Dis-
infectant Company's " Creosine," or

THE

ARNERS
RIEND

as it IS called in the country. It is the most popular
disinfectant of the day, because of its general usefulness
on the farm and in the home, and also because it in so

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very cheap and effectu'c. It is largely used in liospi
tals and in private pr.actice, in all cases requiring
asceptic treatment, and householdtrs value it as a
panacea against bad smells from closets and sinks ; for
lire\eiuing t.oNiAOiON —small pox. scarlet fever; for
pie>(.r\ ing of kiMiKJ!. .\sa ci.i:.\nsi:i!. it n-movesgrease ;
as a wash for ii' msEs, chases away the flies ; as a wash
for no.,.-., destro) s lice, fleas, etc.; against iNsi;t i.s, poi,ii;i
bugs, vermin, etc , as a cl'K.\iivi;— wounds, ulcers, as
a rooiiiw,\.-,M, prevents decay ; as a lou.iir w.vthu -
chapp'.'d h.inds, etc. The comp,uiy has agenei.s
throughout the Dominion, who all sell at the follow in,:;
prices ; Roberts' Ozonator, ?j 00, Sanitas I'luid, in cms,
per nt. Si 00 ; Sanitas Powder, in onelb. tins, forty cents .
Creosine, per gallon, ?j.oo, in bottles, fifty cents Sample
bottles ;ind painphli'ts are inaili'd free on application
Mr. K. fl. Copl.inil, tin; President, is a member of the
Hoard of Tr;ide and of the hni, of C'^pland & Com
pany, importers, Montreal and Cilasgow ; he is akso
President of the Dominion Commercial Travellers'
Mutual lienehl Society, Justice of the Pe.ice, etc
Mr. H. P. Fleming, the Viee-1 'resident, is engineer
of the Montieal S.miiary .-Vsftociation, and has made
disiiifetlion and sanit.ition a lifelong study. Mr. Karel
Boissev.iin. late of the Dutch navy, is rjuahfied as a
.mech.inical and military engineer, and is the ( an.idian
representative of several large firms in Amsterdam,
Holland. The hoiiK! office is established at 22 St.
|ohn street, Montreal.

CARSLEY BROTHERS.

S'l'KIUJNO uTitrrprUo iiiid out'ixy, i]r(iliity, jjihhI nmndgomont
mill iii.iny otIuT iiK'ritiii'inMs (|iialiliciiticiii9 li:ivo liccii tho sti'p-
|piMH Slnlll'M tllllt luuO Il.lVl'd tllU JUll ll to BIU'I'I'HS ill tllO
liusliH's.s c.u'ui'i' iif tlio wi'll kiiiivvii Oii-slcy Bma., dirci'h iiii-
p.irti'r.s of iiiid (Ii'iilciM in lu.'iTitlrs ami i^o'iu'ivil drynouils.
.^^l■llll■c'ili li;is idwaya |iriivcil ii yuml fiold foi' tlio iidv:uioi'meiit (if iiidi-
vidiiala iiossi'-j^L'd nf aiu'li merits, and it is tliricfm'e nut a nmttor of
oxti'inno siM'[irisu tliat the .MessrH. Ciirsley Unilliei's liavo made sueli rapiil
strides intii pupnlarity, sinoo tlio ouniparativcly Inief purind df tliuir
estal)liHlnn>'Mt hero in l.H'.IO. Th(>y stand tu-day, in every featnru uf
onter|n'iso and oxeellenee, as n represenlativo dry -j,'! mils estalilislnnent
uf tho sMpeiiur class, and eundnet what i^ nndunljtedly the finest
retail sliiro in the abuvu euniinudities in tho Kast Knd. This ^'ratifyini{
e inditiun (if altairs is tho ri'sidt, nut uf mem ^ni»l furtune, tint uf
oirnest, persisUnit ell'urt, rii,dilly applied, induinitalilu jiluek, and vigi-
lant attentiun to tho over clian'^'ini^ demands and fancies uf tho trade.
Thns, always abreast uf tho times, eunstanlly renewing their fdready
largo and varied stui'k, and always amunix Uio furemust to intrudnoo
tho lat'st han'opean fad.s an I imvelties, tho Oarsley I'rns. estalilishmeiit
has lirmly L;iMnnded itself in tlio coididenco uf tho pidilie, and hiw
heciinio widely known as a reliahlo suin-eo uf »n]iply for pnrchiisern
who seek the highest ipiality euml)ined with n\uderato (iriees in goods.
Their extensivo ret.iil linsiness is earried on in two stores. Tin; main
• mo is located at N'os. l.')l7-loH> S . Catherino Street (east end), (ill .K If^f)
foiit in duuensions, elegantly lilted n|i interiorly, tinishid in walnut,
brilliantly lighted with uleetrio lights at night, handsomely adnrned and
showily di'cssod pi ito glass show windows, eleg.nit olliees and is gen-
erally littod lip in tirst cla.ss stylo for tho eonvoiiieneo of ciistonuirri
and the adeipiato displ.iy uf stock. Tho branch store, at No. '2'M'2 St.
I' ilherino Street (west end) has dimensions of .'!(! x S,") feet and partakes of
the same general excellencies as tho main hmi.se. Over forty Ir.iined inid
polito assistants render shopping at these places a ple.is.uii task. All
orders are prom|illy tilled and s|iei'ilily deliveri'd to all parts of tho city
and siibnrlis. An immeiiso siock is alw.iys carried and ii most,
bewildering variety is oU'ered in dress goods, silks, s.itins, iiuliuiis, etc.,
inclndiiigan i^xceptimi.al selection of ladies' mantles, jackets, nisters, capes,
etc., in plain wool cheviots, di.agonal cloths, beavers, kerseys, plnshcH,
and other materials. Tlu'so goods are the acme uf taste, stylo and good
ipialiiy, and have the added merit of bi-ing sold at siicli low prices that
render them b.irg.iins in tho truest seiiso uf that much abused wm-d.
'I'lio children's dcp.irtment is stocked with an innisiially excellent assort -
meiit of jackels and nisters, as .ilso the fur department wlioro niaj bo
found the most .attractive and stylish goods in this lino in the city.

This linn his built np its immense tr.ido upon a solid basis of gennino
merit and legitim.ite business dealing. Its steady growth evidences tho
strong bold it has iipnii )inblic favor, and the indications of its future
prosperity are bright indeed. All which good fortune iseiilirely deserved,
for their goods have no superiors .anywhero for quality, eleg.aiico, style,
excolleiieo and moderate prices. Montreal can be congr.itnlatedon possess-
ing in her liiidat audi uiioccsstul luercliunts as llio Oirsley Jiruthers.

carnSley brothers.

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

LE TOURNEUX, SON & CO.

THIS concern wasfoundoil by Mr. C. II, Lu Tourncnx
in iS5<j, who subsequently formed the co-partnury
of Henoit & Lu Tonrneux; in 1S65 the firm style be-
came Le Tourneux & Co., four ye.-irs later the original
founder of tlu; house a^ain assuininH the sole control ; in
1S7CJ the firm of Le Tourneux, Son & Co. was formed and
ten years later became a corporate orsanization under the
laws uftlie Dominion of C.inada, capitalized at Sjo.ooo,
and oliicered as follows : President, C II. Le Tonrneu.< ;
Messrs. C. and J. I.e Tournonx (his sons) acting respect-
ively as Vice President and Superintendent, Secretary
and Treasurer. The premises, which have now been oc-
cupied by the company since 1SG3, comprise a commo-
dious four-story and basement building, having a frontage
and depth of 60 x i.|.! feet, one of the vaults fornurly used
by the Uanl; of Montreal being called into reouisition for
the storage of oils, paints and kindred inflammable ma-
teri.il. The stock carried includes every description of
shelf hardware, cabinet andbulhlers' hardware, fine cut-
lery, mechanics' tools of best brands, agricultural and
gardening implements, nails and tacks, tinners' stock,
housefurnishing hardware, and a vast array of sundries
of this type far too numerous for particularization in these
columns. The out-of-town trade, indeed, have long ago
realized the tact that they can always order what they
want and find it in Messrs. Le Tourneux's immense em-
porium, and the firm's connections consequently extenil
all over the province, and are of a strictly permanent
and first-class ch.aracter. The facilities of the house have
very naturally expanded with the lapse of years since iis
establishment, and are now such as can only apply to
those thoroughly understanding the busine.,s, and who
are enterprising enough to take advantage of every con-
venience whereby all orders may be promptly filled, and
with perfect satisfaction to jobbers and the trade in gen-
eral. This house is noted, in f.icl, for handling all staple
goods on the smallest margins, their immense sales giving
them advantages to otU:r what their less faiored competi-
tors find it impossible to do with profit to themselves.
Mr. C. H. Le Tourneux is one of Montreal's most pro-
minent business men, and was one of the original found-
ers of the Hanque d'l lochelag.T, only recently retiring
from a directorship in tli.u staunch financial institution,
and is likewise a member of the Hoard of Trade
Uoth he and his sons are highly esteemed and respected
in social and mercantile life.

H. DeLa BARTHE,

AGENT.

* MONTEBHLLO CHAMPAGNE*

168.5 Notre Dame Street.

MON'TI'IU'LLO champagne was never so well known
the world over nor so popular with the elite of
all civilized countries as it is today. This wine
is produced in the heart of the champagne district
of France, on what was formerly the est.ite of the
lUike of .Montebello. The industry was begun by
the dale and his two brothers sixty years ag'i,
and the heirs are now the active partners in the
famous firm of Alfred de Montebello iV: Co. The
grapes (usually of the black varieties)
are pressed ininu'ili.itely after lieing
gaihereii, and the juice on the first
fermentation turns white. After be-
ing nicked it is mixed with the Jnice
of other growths and the brewing is
effected. Then in the spring of the
year tln^ wine is decanted and
botiled, the bottles being placed cork
downwards to allow of the tlregs be-
ing easily \ullidrawn. .Mter this
is done, a liquid m.nle by dis-
solving sugar candy in champagne
wine is added, tin: bottles are re
corked and dispatched to their des-
linatio I. Such is, in short, the
mell I 1 of the manuf.icture of this
gri-at wine. That the result is a
wine of unparallrlrd exi:<'llcnce ci.mi-
nni?,seurs the worhl over will testify.
Tin; triumpl-.s of the Montebello
brand are ni.iny, a notable one being
th.it achieved at the .Vgriculturai
Hall, London, Lng., where out ot
twenty of the leading champagnes it
wiis placed first. iJnriag the recent
festivities given in prance in honor
of the visit of the Russian Meet,
Montebello champagne was used at
the following fetes: Dinner for six
hundred guests at the City II, ill, Toulon : graiul dinner
given by President Carnot to .\dmiral Avelane at
the Palais de 1' plysee ; grand dinner at the .Ministry
of Foreign Affairs ; grand dinner at the Hotel ile
Ville, Paris ; grand ball at the same place, and at
thegrand dinner given by the city of Lyons. Montebello
champagne is sn[iplk.d to President Carnot, ihe
Court of Kiissia. the Court of Spain, the Khedive
of I'^gypt, the Duke d' Aoste of the Court of Italy,
His Highness the Prince of dalles, and t'ae nobility

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and gentry the world over. The general agent for the
Duke of Montebello in Canada is Mr IL De La li,irthe,
whose* oHice IS No. i6,S3 Xutre Dame street. Mr. De La
liarthe has had the control of the sal,; of these famous
wines for a period of five years and in that time estab.
Iished a wides|ire,id trade lie is a native of France and
lias been identified with the French wine trade many
years, and, prior to forming business connections with the
Duke of Montebello. was agent for Ihe Hossiere Steam-
ship Line, plying between here and Havre. Ile is well
kno\Mi in the best business circles in this city, and .1 prt.ni-
iiient member of the District of Montreal Cli.inilier of
Commerce, is exsecrctary oi the French Cha'"bro de
Commerce and ij blill a member of th.it body.

A. G. WALFORD.

KoMINFlNT among the photographers in this city is
-Mr. .\. (",. Walford, whose studio is locited in the
Oueen's Hall Block, at the corner of St. Catherine
and Victoria streets. This is the finest photographic an
studio in this section of the city, and the- most liberally
patronized. It was inaugurated in i.'isj by the firm of
Summerhayes & Walford, the latter becoming sole pro-
prietor in May, iSyi. This gentleman is a native of
Wcr.ton, Fng, and h.is resided in Montreal for the p.ist
sixteen years. He occupies three fioors in the Queen's
Hall Block. On the first, are the office and salesroom, the
latter containing a complete stock of pictures, picture
fr.imes and mouldings. On the second floor are the recep-
tion, dressing and toilet rooms, also the studio proper,
and Walford's Hall, which is rented for meeting and
lodge purposes. In the operating rooms on tlu; third
floor are in use all the latest instruments and appliances
known to the art. Photography in ,ill its branches is
executid in the highest style of the art. The great secret
of Mr. Walford's success is the easy, natural and life like
puse he gives the sitter, and his pictures are a true and
life-like presentment of the origin.al. Crayon, India-ink,
p,istel and oil portraits are a leading specialty, and the
finest work is guaranteed in .all lines, wdiile popular prices
are charged. Mr. Walford is a perfect master of his art,
and his patronage is largo and high class. The telephone
call is i34(j.

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MONTREAL PAPEK MILLS COMPANY.

AN enterprise recently estalilisheil of );rual importance
to the nianiifaclurini; inlorest of Montreal is that of
the Montreal I'.ipcr Mills (."ompany, manufacturers
of printing and wrapping papers, located at 5S.S Craig
street, and mills at Sorel, 1' (J. Operations were first com-
menced ill iH'jo, under the proprietorship of Messrs.
lieaiichemin & Co., ami thelnisinesswasdiily incorporated
under the laws of the province of yuebec as a stueli
conip.any in iSiji, with a capital of ?.|S,ch)0. The mills at
Siirel, among the largest in Canada, cover a ground
sp.ice of twenty-live lliousand sipiare feet and are fully
eipiipped with all the l.Uest improved marliiiiery ;iik1
apiiliances laiuun to ihe business, and liave a daily
capacity often tons of piper, v.hile bctu'.'cn forty and
lifly hands are given sle.idy employment. Here are
manufactured all grades of printing and wr.ipping p.ipers
The compaii) s patronage, which has rapidly developed
since the inception of the business, now e.\teiids to all
p.irts of the Dominion and is rapidly increasing. Tl'.e
mills have ample railway shijiping facilities, being con-
nected by side tr.icks with the Montre.il & Sorel Kail-
way The unices ,'ind \\arehou^;e in this city occupy two
lloors of the building "mSS Craig street, 23Xi',ofcet in
dimensions, he.nily stocked with a full stock of the com-
pany'.s productions. The warehouse extends from (.'raig
street througii to bortiiicition lane, and is provided
with every l.icility for the sy.stematic and rapid handling
of the coini),iny's extensive and growing business. The
ollicers of the company are all |,roininent business men
and capit ilisis, the executive consisling of Joel I-educ.
I'resident: A. l>e .Martigny. \'n;e I'rebicfent ; Hon.
I.onis Tourvjlle. II. lieauchenun and I'. Hoanche-
min, Directors, and C. II. Smith, .Man.iger. who
has lieen connected with the house since its or-
ganiz.ition in St. John.s, V. (.,}. Mr, Joel I.educ, the
pre:-ident of the company, is ,1 director 111 the Jacqu-S
Cartier Hank ol this city, and has been proprietor of
large saw mill iuteresls for Ihe past thirteen years, lie
is a resident of Montreal. The Huii Louis Toiir\i!!e is
president of the Tourville 1-nmher Company. Mr, II.
Heauchemin is ni.iniger of the Montre.il & Sorel Kail-
w.iy Comp.iny, while Mr. 1'. lU.aucheniin conducts ;i
l.oge foundry .U Sorel, I'. O., the two latter genllemeii
being residents and prominent Inisiiiess men of Sorel,
r. (J. These gentlemen ,iri^ held 111 the lie.;hest ehliina-
tion in .soci.d lud commercial circles for their strict
honor and integrity. .Ml orders are promptly filled, and
it is the e;irnt'st eiide,i\c>r of thi; comp.tnv to merit by an
observance of the strictest princiides of conimerci.d pro-
bitv and fair dealing a continuance of Ihe support it n,is
alleidy elljo\ed.

G. & J. ESPLIN.

Box M anufacturers

LlIMHBk MBKCIIANTS

OFFICE 126 DUKE STREET.

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.\ Ic.-idniL; iii.iiuif.u'liiniij,' Lslalijisimicnt, am!
tlie lai Ol St m it.-^ line 111 MoiUrt'al. is that u(
Ci.&J. I'lsplr.i, hox iiKimilactiircr.s aiul liimlicr
nit'icliaiits. riit; fotiiul.ilimi ol Hum lloiinslnu;;
business ijates Iroiii 1S50, when it was cslali-
llshcd by Chas. lisphn, father of the present
proprietor, who, at tlie tniu; ol Ins deatli. 111
1890, w,s one of our oKlu^t iiiaiuif.icttnxTs. In
l.S'-o his two son;'., Cj. cV J, Esplm, siu;ceeiieil to
the bnsiness, whicli lias since been concincleil
umier the present style, Mr. G. Esplm now
iiein;,' tlie sole proprietor. The plant operateil
by this concern is one of the lar,^'c,■^t and be;.t
c'cpiniped in Canada, consistinj^ of saw, id.'inni;,'
inill and box factory, located ,it ii ij to 1 uj
Uuke street, with Innibcr yards at i(j2 N'az.irtth
street, 106 to 124 Duke street ami 36 Oltaw.i
street, the office Ik iiil; located at I2''i Diikc:
stmt. Tlie nnll .'iiul box factor)' occupy a sub-
stantial three-story bnck buildin.ij, 80 x i.|.o feet
in dimensions, where they iiiaimfactlue all
kind.i of boxes and packing cases.

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SI. LAWRENCE HALL.

Or ill C.in.idi.ui hotel"., the St. Lawrence Hall is
ninniestion.ibly the most fimous, popular and promi-
nent. The building w.ei erected in iS.(9 and
opened in 1.131, and h.is since been greatly extended, a
new cdilice now fronting on Craig :.treet, and connect.
i;ig in the rear wiili the main holel, I'liu premises
c.iver an area of j^.moo sipiare fcrt of lloor s[)ace. There
,ire here 300 fine, li>;lit ;ind airy rooms, ranging in
price from ?J.3o to J| 00 per day on the .\merican plan.
The house has been recently completely renovated and re.
birnished throughout, and all the modern improve-
ni'i'.ts li.ive been introduced, im hiding electric lights,
p issenuer and frci;;lit elevators, etc. The ni.iin corridor
ii ids from the St. J.iines street entrance to a spacious
roiund.i, am! the reading and writing rooms .adjoin,
v.hile on the basement lloor are the finest billiard p.ir-
iors in the city, and the bar is also deservedly famous
lor its St .ck of exceptionally hii.;h class wine« and
liquors. The parlors on the second floor are very
large, and most richly and tastefully furiiisheil. There
are numerous rooms arr.inged «'« iHi'c, having parlor,
private batli and one or more bed rooms Call bells
and annunciators connect every ro nn direct wilh the
ollice, and this is pre-eminently the popular stopping
pl.ice alike for the tourist and the business man, and
here will be found every modern convenience and the
finest bill of f.ire in the city. Mr. Il.igui was born in
I'rovince of Quebec, in I'^ji, and commenced his busi-
ness career at the ,ige of si.Meeri ill Montreal, and in iS4.'
became clerk in Tetu'.s hotel, which stood opposite to
".here the .Molsons liank now is on St. James street.
In 1.S51 he opened the St. Lawrence Hall, and ever
since .Mr. Ilogan s study has been how to make his
painms comfortable, and his fame spread far and wide
,is the ablest hotel keeper of .\mcrica. He is considered
the best judge ol real e^t.ite in Montreal, and has large
capital thus most profil.ibly invested. He is also the
|iroprietor of the valu.ible salmon fishing grounds on
St. .\nne Des Monts River. lie is an active member ot
the Hoard of Tr.ide, and is identilied with numerous
societies and clubs, while he is a most public-spirited
citizen, who has extended a he.irty support to all
measures calculated to benefit Montreal

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23 WEST MAIN STREET

WEBSTER, NY )4S80

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Mu\i l^•i•:AL, Till': mi:troi-()I,is of canada, illcstkatkd.

THE CANADIAN RUBBER CO.

One of tlio lif.wH iiuluslrics nf tlu; Hdininion is llie
C.inailiun Kiiblicr ("cimpany, ulinsiMiumtnotli works arc
situatcJ so advantafjeously at rajiinrau square. This is
the largest mnnufactnry in Ihorily and affords sleadyem-
ploynu-nt ,it ^(.ind uaj^es
to iiiAvanls of nine ^7^

hundred hands. The ^ -

i,.'ue ofsiirhanesi.di-
lishmtnt to tlie com-
m unity can thus
re.idily lie recognized.

The manufacture
of ruhber k""''' ^^■'■'*
he^un h(Te upwards
of forty years ago.
upon a small scale
by Mr, Ashley llib
bard. Siibsi-qncnlly
as tr.'ido developed,
fresh capil.d was taken
in and the firm of
H r o w n, H i b b a rd,
lirown <S Co. formed

In I8r,7theinteresl^
wQxc dnly incorpor
ncd, the stock beiii.;
promptly subscribetl
and f;reat extensions
•md iiriprovementsbe-
insni.ideinthev.orks.
The p.ud up cajiital
is now f 1,500,000, and
the output has
assumed proportions
of enormous maKni-
lude. The factory and
w.irchouse aresnbstanli.d bruk MriKliires, Hire,-, f.-iir
.ind lui! stories in heiRht, and Soo feet x 500 x Oo,
forming three sides of a s.piarc. The omce and
showrooms orrapy a handsome five story and base-
ment building Oo feet x i-'o. The outfit of m.ichinery

and appliances is of the very latest improved descrip-
tion, including special equipment exclusive to these
works. The inanaKsment is anexct-ptionally able one,
and no pains cr expense is spared to naintain the
produrt ai ihe hifihest standard of excellence The

cliciiresl r.ira rubber onlv is used here, ami
IS manipulated according to the most approved
methods. All work is conducted under the
supervision of skilled foremen, and a thorouRh
system of orf;anization is enforced everywhere
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thr.iiis^lioiit the immense works. The product includes
rubber boots and shw-. as a specialty, also belting, hose
packing, carriage poods, clothing, I'leclrical goods, etc.
The trade developed covers every section of Canada, and
is annually iiureasing at a rajiid ratio. The officers arg

as follows : Andrew
Allan. Ksq., President.
Hugh McF-ennan,
I "sq. , Vice-President ;
IVancis Scholes.Esq..
Man.igmg Director,

J. J. Ma;iii, Ksq.,

M.inager , J o. Gravel,
I si| , Treasurer.
This IS a strong and
ri presentative execu-
tive, Mr. Allan, as
I'ri'sident of the Mer-
( h.mts Hank and as
head of tile shipping
firmof II. A A Allan,
has iii.indested sur-
passing .abilities for
Ihe gnid.ince of large
i'nlcr|ris('s, and the
nourishing condition
(if these works is f.
f, Tcilile illustration.
Mr Schcilcs isinevery
v. ay speci.iUy quali-
fied for the ofTice he
nils, lie retired from
ilie active' manage-
ment, which office he
hel.l (or twenty-five
years and is at present
Managing Director.
Mr. MriiiU li.is bi'i'U identified with the concern
for ton years p.'st and has charge of the works, and
Mr. Gravel h.as been with the company ever since
its inception The company is worthy of the solid
success achieved.

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L. PREFOm;\I\'E

\viini.i;<.\i.K i:\imi;ti:i: ami M'ai.ki; in

HAY, GRAIN, ETC.

Office--209 Commissioners Street, Room 12
Warehouse— 67 Richardson Street. Pt. St. Charles.

The operations in tlu.' prosecution of thu trade in flour, grain an<l
feed in Montreal am conducted upon a nianinioth scale of importance,
and constitute a prime factor in the ;;ro\vth ami development of the city.
One of the most jirominent an<l prosperous houses engai;ed in this line
is that o\vn( d and controlled l>y L. I'refontaine, whose business
quarters are located at No. 209 Coniuiissioners street, with capacious
warehouse situate at No. 67 Richardson street. This gentleman com-
menced business in i.SSiS, and from the outset it lias been conducti.'d
upon the most prosperous line of commercial success — his trade to-day
benig of tile most iiitlueiitial, desirable and jieruKinent character. lie
is a native of Bel(i.'il, anil has been a highly respected resilient of
Montreal for the past five years. Some criterion of the e.steiit of
his business may be deduced from the statement that in l8ij2 he h.indieil
no less than 25,000 tons 0/ hay alone, his contracts with farmers
embracing the purchase of entire croiJS. The storage (juartt rs on
Richardson street consist of ;i onestory structure, 80 x 50 feet in diinen-
sious, eipiipped with the most a|)pro\ed facilitiis for the geiieial
accomiiiodation and handling of stuck and tiie advantageijus prosecu-
tion of the large business annually transacted. A large supply is
constantly <arried on haiul of the choicest grades of flour, grain and
hav, and all orders are filkd on the most reasonable terms. He is
highly esteemed in commercial circles for his sterling (irobity and honor-
,d>le business nietlioils, and his popularity v.ith the trade is exidencid
by the prosperous aspect of his signally successlul enterprise. His
business couneclions ramify throughout the entire Province o( (.hit luc,
and the scope of his negotiations is annually widening in volume
and value,

Perrii], PrercBcSc Co.
MANUFACTURERS OF KID GLOVES

7 VICTORIA SQUARE.

In the department of articles of luxury of all kinds, the city of (iren-
oble has long been celebr.ited as tiie main source of supply. Perhaps
in no single article istliis the cast; more than in thatofkicl gloves, which,
tliougii they may be considered a necessity by the exi]nisites of both
sexes, are in many respects purely a luxury. In this connection special
reference is made to tlu- famous house of Messrs. Perrin, Prcres
& Co., manufacturers of kid gloves, whose principal br.mches are situ-
ated in Paris, New York, London, Melbourne and .Syihu)'. The firm's
factory, which is one of the largest and best etjuipped of the kind in the
world, is located in ("irenoble, I'r.iiice. The I^Iontieal branch was
opi'ned in i.S;^ and is at present at 7 N'ictoria square, uiuler the able
and careful management of Mr. H. Laurencelle, who is widely known
in trade circles for his promptiu'ss aiul sound business principles. This
iiniiortant manufactory was established thirty-three years ago in (irenoble
by Veuve Perrin and her two sons, I'erreol and Paul, and the business
was conducted from the beginning with that ])ru leiice, spirit and energy
which has ever since distinguished it. In iSGc) Mr. X'alerieii Perrin be-
came a jKirtner, and in 1M7J that gentleman pniceeiled to New ^'ork
and founded a branch house (now managed by Mr. Alphonse Douillc't,
who became a partner in i.ss^), which has been attended with |-.henom-
iiial success. Since then the house has increased literally bv leaps and
bounds, and today the (uni of Perrin, I'reres cV ("o. is at the head of the
glove trade 111 America as well as in I'.nrope. They employ constantly
in (irenoble <Soo skilled hands, and in the busy seasons the number is
often increased to 3,000. They h.ive travellers in all jiarts of the world,
and have always turned out the best gcuds in the mai k( t. Messrs.
Perrin, I'reres & Co. have been aw.irded for the superioritv and reli-
ability of their kid gloves, medals and diploin.is at the Centennial, Phila-
delphia ; gold medal in iS^S, Paris ; lirst< lass gold medal in 1^79,
Sydney, Australia ; first order of merit Melbourne, Australia ; gold
medal, Paris, iM.Sy, etc. Perriii's gloves ari' |iroduced in all colors and
styles, and are absolutely unrivalkd for iiiiish, elegance, durability,
i[u.dity and workmanship, and the demand for them is steailily increas-
ing in all |iarts of the world. Mr. II. Laurencelle, the Montreal mana-
ger, prom])tly fills orders at the lowest possible prices and guar.intecs
complete satisfaction to patrons. He is a native of Montreal and is an
active member of the Chamber of Commerce. .\ large, choice stock is
; luM\son hand, so tli.it the most exacting reiiuircnientsoftlie tradeare met.

OF BROOKLYN, N.Y,

JAMES C. SINTON, AGT.

8 CORN EXCHANGE

MONTREAL, P.Q.

No firo insnraiioc odrpuratiiin on tliis sidi' of tlie At
lanlii- li.is ,'i iiiciri" lir>ii<ii':ilili' ri'|>\u.itiiiii nv a iiiniv etivi-
alilc rccoriliif prniiiiit ami fair dcalini; willi its ]ritnin«,
than the (lescrvodly |Mi|mliir I'hoiiix Iiisiiraiui' t'o..
of IJrixiklyii, N'.V., wliosc iiiliivsis arc alily ri'pn;-
sontod iliMolitival liy Mr. .laiiU'sC. Sjnlni, \vhos<> olliccn
ari^ ci'Ulrally and oli^tiliiy localud in the Corn Kxiliaii'^'i-

Mnihlin:

Tliis I'oniiiany was dnly ornanizfd in l.S")ll,

and n|i to date lias enjoyed a ih'servedly iirosperouK
eareer, havin;^, nnder wise and lioimralile nianat^enient.
been a steady di\idend payer. .\s llie eorporaliioi
^jrew and e.vteniied the seopo of its opeiations, the
prini'ipal ottiee was located at 47 Cedir street, New
York t'ily, Imtlhehoniu olMei'witli .m inipnrt.inf (U'-
piirtnient has eontiinied in Itrookhn in the ecpiii-
pany's own nia^;nilieent seven-story lnuldin;^. The
lonip.iny with a easli eapit.il of .<l,llll(l.lliH( wields an
inllnenei' and ihiesa Imsinessof tlie hii;hi>st iin|)ortanee.
It has had representation in Montre.al for .a nninlier of
years pa.st, its interests in the I'rovinee of Qneh.'e lieiiiy
vested in tlie li.inds of Mr. Sinton siiiee I.S81. lie
controls tho insiirinj; of many of tlie cholceKt linen
of Imsincss in this seetion. lie is a ineniherof the
Hoard of Trade, the Canadian Hoard of Firo Under-
writers, anil from 1H(1I to |,S. 1 was proniiiinntly idonti
(ivd with thu grain conunission huHineas.

ROYAL PULP

RARER COMRANY

Sueei's-cir^ III

-W^lvT. u^lSTGJ-TJS & GO.

UKAh OFFKK ANO VN'lHtKH:

EAST ANGUS, QUE., CANADA

U'AWKnorsB:

IB VICTORIA SQ., MONTREAL

This Company whs or[{,iiM/od tv»o years n^o, taknii;
lip the liiisiness of \V. Aiiijns and T. 1'. Ifuck, of Slier-
liiooke, who from 1881! had eonlined llieir atteiitiim to
the m.aiiiif.'tcliiru of rheiiiie.il wood pulp, whieli the
eoiiipaiiy are still earryiiii; on aloiiLj with the iiiaiiiif.ie
Hire (if hook, wrilin;,'. eo|,,iired and lilhoKi-.iph pipers.
Tin' eoiii|i.iiiy make ten tons a d.'iy of dry eheinie.il
Wood pulp and si\ Ions a chiy of paper, hotli pulp and
papi'r liein;,' of ,i liistelass ipiality. Mr. .-Sn^'iiH he^'an
the 111 uuif.ieliire of paper in Ih.MI as Aiifiim A: liogan
and in 187;! nier^ej that hiisiness into the Canadi
I'aper Co., of which he was president ;niil maiiaL,'iii'_'
director till 1881, when \\ ni. Aii^ois «t Co. started to
liiiild the larue [nilp mill, risii;niiii; his position with
tliel'inada I'.iper Co. The mills and situation are
lirst class, so that jiaper and pnip can he turned oiii
at a mininiinii of cost. The mills are the latest and
hest in the Dominion, as no expense was spared to
render them bo. Tho officern of the company are :
K. I'. Hiick, iiresident and general maiiHyer ; U.Aiii.'iis,
vicepresidiiit and Htjent ; \V. S. Urusner, secretary
and truasurur.

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,:S HDIIOS I CO.
[HERS'

JGtSIS

15 ST. HELEN STREET

I iiie of the mo<it noted and representative t'lrnis in
lis line in the city of Montreal is I li.it of Messrs. .lames
lliitlon A Co, Sl.iniifactnicrs' A'.'ciils, whose oltices
.■ind waiei'i'oms are situated at l.'i St. Helen street.
This iiiiporlant ami extensive Imsiness was founded

over , "lit years ai;o l.y the late .la s llutton. and was

carried on liy his nephew \\ .lliaiii 11. llutloii, until his
ileal h in 18'.t;!, when it was t.aken over hy the present
paiiiicrs (;. ,1. ('i,.wdy and II. W. DeCoiiileiiay, (f.ir-
nieily iif Ni-w York.) Tiny hriiii; oreat priclical ex-
perience to lie.'ir, .'iiid possess iiiHiielitial I'ltniict Ihiits in
I'lii'.'laiid, I'oiiiljimd willi aiiiple lesoiirces. The preiii
i>es occupied eoiiipiise .a spaeicais lloor and liaseiiieiil.
each Ijciii!.; tilt x Hill feel in area, the li.iseiiicnl liein>{
ilevoted to storiii;,' steel hars. of wliicli idifiit ?,'10,lllllt
Worth is alw:iys oil haml. Messrs. .laiiies lliilloiiA
Co, are sole ajjeiits for the foH.iw iic' f.inioiis KiiLrlish
houses, viz.: .l.iseph l!odL;ers .V ."-^i.ns ( Ltd), ,'slieHield.
eiitlers lo Her M.iji sly and the Itoy.il raiiiily ; Tims.
Kinli .V ."^ons(l,ld). Shelliclil, liesi (rmi hie cast hi eel and
mild steel i-.-isliiif^s ; Win. Iliilloii iV .Sons, .Slnllicld.
nickel silver, electro plale and sleiiiin; hilver ; \Y. ,V S,
I'.iilcher, .shellield, razors, tiles. I'llue t.iols and cutlery ;
Will. Marples it Sons, Shellield, pullers' tools, edKC
I.M.Is, etc.; Steel, I'eech A T.iz. r(Llil). Shellield, Hes-
semer si eel, axles, tires, etc. ; lti'ii.'ili.diesA \Vatts(l,l(l ),
London. Kn^,'.. liilli.ird talilemaniif,-. ■tiirers;Tlios.(iolds-
woitliy A Sons, .M.inchesier, Kmeiy, iniery cloth and
1,'lass paper. They .-ilso rc|iresenl the foil, .» iii;» Ameri-
can hoii.scs . .\ic.iile File \V.,iks, .Anderson, Ind. ;
N..rwich Lock .Mr-. Co., noanoKe. \',i.; and ll.inis
linr;; ll.indle Co.. lliistol, Teini. t Irders are carefully
and promptly tilled andsnlislantialadvantaues in prices
are at all liiuis oirered lo the Iradi'. Mes.srs. .himes
Hnltoii .V Co. sell larv'cjy hy s.-iniple and llieir trade
extends fruiu IseHfoinidhind to llritish Coluuiliia.

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J. CHRISTIN & CO.

MA.MFACTLIIF.HS OK

CRATED WATERS

» 149 SANdUINET STREET

One (if tliiMiiDsr iiiitfil mill sia'cossful Ikhisos in the
city iif .Miauiial, cxti-iisivily I'liu'iiifiil in ttio in.imifac-
tiuu (if .(■ratid wati'is is tliat (■{ .1. Cliiistiii it Co.,
(estiililislicd ill IHori). wIihsl' dllicu and facti ry nru situ-
Htcil at 1 !!• Saiinninct Bliiut. Tlirco lar;;(.' ImildiunH
Hii' (loviiti'd to till' factory pm poses, anil tho various
Ui'partiiKi'ts arc fully supplied with all thu most luoil-
eru apparatus and luacliiiicry.

This is one of the lari^cst and best c(iui|)pc(l Boda
water factories in Canada and furnishes C((nstant
eiii|iIoynient to n great ni.iulierof hands especially in
sinnnier. Jressrs, .1. Christiii & Co. manufacture
hirgcly Jill tlio );o(.(ls in tlio line of carlionaled
buveraj^es, s\ioli as IMfast (!ini,'er Ale, Mexican
Cream Siuhi. I.inion.ide, tiiuger l>eer, Sod.i Water, etc.
Their superior ch.iiiipa'^iK^ cider is a specialty and
stands at t!ie he.-id for its line t.iste and aroina. They
arealso tin sole a'.^ents for the wvll-kiiown and populiir
N'arennes Sprini^s and their trade extends throi.:_;houl
the entire l>oiiiinioii.

The linn's lerated waters aiv unrivalled for (piality
and purity and are used extensively in all the Uadiii;^
hotels, (lulls, restaui.'inis, grocers' and confeclioneis'
stoi-es of all the largest cities of Can.ida. < (rders are
tilled with c.iiv anil dispatih at the lowest possilOe
linuns .ind the out |iut of f.ictory is such as to till the
largest ordci s .il lliesliovlcsl notice. Critical eolisuiuers
of icialed waters prefer Chiislin's ooiids on aecnunl of
thi;r alisoliite ireedoni fii'iu adulteralion and also the
larije (pianlityof caihonic arid yas with whkh lliey are
chariied.

iMessrs. •!. Chrislin ,V Co. also conduct a steadily
increasing,' ice Imsiiiess, furnishin^theiiitater poitinn of
the ice consumed aiinii.illy in the cily of Alonlieal.
Their ice houses .are sit ii.it id (iii .Sinj^uiuel street and
are of such capacity as to answer to the exteiisiveness
<if theii- trade. The ice is aUvays cnt iiIiom' N'iitdi i
l)ridi;e and is nnriv.illed for purity and unifm
lenee. (trdeis are diliv

iiini I'Xiil
vired with promptness and
regularity at very moderate pricesandthe liest satisfai
tion is .always ^iveii In ciisiomeis. .Mr. U.-n^'iion, the
manager of this iniporlani lirm, is widely known for his
liusiness alulity and inteu'iily and has lieeii c'uliliuetuil
with this hon.se tor the lust thirtcxu yuuis.

._^.^s„.o ,,.,_ . . . . ^ SEMMELHAACK

WILLIAM ROURKE ,M.o„nuo.

ITALIAN WAREHOUSE. WINE MERCHANT GLASSWARE, CROCKERY FANCY

GOODS HOTIOHS. TOYS Etc.

'FAMILY GROCER

2206 ST. CATHARINF STREET

iil>|-.nlt.. tl.ir
>:ii,;liKli 1 iltllMrftl

It has lieeu Rcnemlly conceded that in nn city on
the .\iiieric.in continent is the fjrocery trade hroimht to
a hi^iher condition nf perfection th.in in the city of
Mmitreal. The stores are so lie.iiitifully laid out, the
i^ooils ire .so attract i\ely displayed, .Hid the salesmen
are so expert and polite that the most incorrii;ilih^
f,'riliuliler call liliil liiit little upon wliidi to exercise his
spcci.il faculty. One of the jinpnl.ir f^roceiy esl.di-
lishmeiils in the West Kiid is the It.aliali W.ilehouse,
dircclly oppiisile the JMiylish c.itheilral, .'st. C.itherine
street. .Mr. Iviiiiike succHeded to tlie liusiness estali-
lished in IHlil liy .Mr. David Crawford, .and Has recent-
ly removed from the old stand in llie <,lueen's lilodi lo
the more suitalile premises near file corner of Cimm i-
sity street. The sp.acioiis store now occupied is
adv.iiitai,'eously situ.ited and admiralily adapted to the
liusiness. The cell.irs are lofty .'ind especially coii-
stiucled fortlie proper sliir.i;,'e, caiv.Linl Imttlint; of the
chiiicevint.-i','ew inesandliipiiirs-,11 l.iri;ely handled liythis
ot.ililishiiieiit. Thestrick of stiple and fancy lifuci r-
i(S .■mil talile delicieies is kept well up with the times.
;iiiil is leceiviny rcijnl.ir accessiiuis of novellies as pro-
duced liy the inaikctsof iMimpe and .\merioa. Mr.
Itoiirke liives his constant personal supervision to every
di't.iil of the Imsiness, and with the assistance of .i
cap.alile, courteous and eiierneticst.ilt'. cmilrols ,uid eii-
dc.iviifs to merit a p.alionane enjoyed liuL In few ui thu
trade ; he imports his k.inds diuct from the producers
and thus ,uoidin;4 the iuterv ciiiii',' pr.ilits, he isenaliled

to s, II III his cusioiiiers at the lowest piici, ssilile.

His delivery wagons m.ike weekly trips thro iit the
Minimer to Lachiiie, Dorval, I'ointe Cl.iir.', eie., wliilo
111:, p.itronsat the seaside have their orders promptly
packed and shipped liy Imat ur rail to the various re-
sorts. Mr. Kuurku extumls a curdiul wulculiu) to aU

it-it.. !■::

317

NO. 263 ST. PAUL STREET

The history of the house of .Mr. Wm. Seinmelhaack
ia a forcilile'ilhistr.itioii of thu succes.s that can lio
achieved when witli superior noods, maintained at 'n
e(|iial standard of excellence, are comliined eiierj,'y,
perseverance, and unllaijLjino industry. Mr. Semiuel-
lia.ick emliarked in liusiness in 1H78, at No. ti'.i St.
Lawrence Street, as a retail deah'r in fancy (^oods,
noti.iiis, toys, and siionliuilt up a lar^e and leliiiiliera-
tive tiviile." His liusiness ste.idily increased and ex-
panded with each siicceedino year, and from tiiiiu to
time .Mr. Semmelhaack was olilit;ed to cause altera-
tions and impiovemeiils to lie made at his own expense
to iIk^ iirij;iiially small store, so as to meet the steadily

increasiiej; Hade, and the vast slmwi nis now have a

measurement of l.^l feet deep liy L'tK-J.-i feet in width.
Tint upper stories are also occupied as showrooms fi i
the nuiiieioiis fancy ^oods lines. In <Ktolier, lH!f_',
while still letainin;; control. .f his rel.iil depart meiit at
its oriLtind st.iml, .Mr. Semmelh.iack lii.iiich(td out
as a wholesale merchant, at No. 'JII.H St. I'.iiil Street.
Here he occupies an entire four storey I'uildinu with
li.isemelit .•.'."ix.HU ft. in dimensions, exteiidinu from St.
I'aul to Ciimmissioiiers' Street. Mr. Semmelhaack
carries an immense stock, of which the ^;i. ater p..rtion
is of direct importation, and which he olii.iins .il lirst
hand from lliu vast relialile sources of production.
The assortment emliraees yl.issware, ci.ickiry, f.incy
ooods, notions, t.iys. cutlery, purses, dolls, icwclleiy.
.alliums, stationery, li.iskcts, wile '.joods, Hoodcnware.
hardw.iie speeiallii-, etc.. etc. The trade is lar^ju and
wide spie.id. at li. .t II H holcs.ilu and retail, owim; to .he
hiudi ipialitV'if these gonds.and their moder.itc prices.
Mr .Semnielhaiiek is^ a native of this province, and
one of the most experienced nnr. hauls in the city,
havinijaeipiircd his school and merc.iutilu education in
Hamliiiri,', (iermnny. He refers to the Merchants'
r.anl- ol Canada, and La IJamiin-. d Ui..,.helatyL

JOS. UUIililiT tV- Sf>.VS
LUMBER TRADERS

Maniifiutiiivis ,.f DOORS. SASHES, MOULDINGS,
ETC.

107 PAPINEAU AVENUE

Min I Eolertson

WHOLESALC

Tlie I.iimln'r IiiUTcsts nf .Moiiiiv.il, li.ive tlu-ir
alili'>,t .'iiiil 111,'st riilciirri.'-iML; ii'|in'.s<'iitfttivu in the
(ilil ust.ililislud li.iii.-i> III .Messrs, ,li.s, Kiilii-it ,V
Siiiis, wliiiM' prciuisi's aiv lucitfil on P,'i|iiiu>jUi .\vfinK'.
Till' wliiili'.s.iU' liiiiilirr liiisiiit'ss w,is fuiiiiiliil a frw
jriir.i iii,'o liy .Mr. ,lcisr|ili Knlnit, wliiio:iily (li'viilnpi'il
,'i tl'iiii'l.sliiii^' li^iilr, r;iiivilii,' I lu' liiijlifst i^iailcs iif
wliiti' [liiir, t:iiii.'ipii'k ami lii'iiiliick liiiiilicr. iilsn jiaril-
wiiiiil liiiiiln'r, .iiul tii-ilay tluM' .iir mir nf the Irailiii^
yar.ln in thoriiy. In IS.H,"), M|-, [{.ijirit fiiniinl a
I'll part!'., rsliip hiiIi Iiih mhis ami ImmIi ;i lai-'_'i' pl.inin^!
null, ami sasli .mil I'liiul f.-Ktury. fully I'lpiippnl wllli
all till' l.ili;>t iiiipl'iivi'il ni.uliiin ry, tlir nmliM' f..r-o
lii'ini; Mipplii'il liy a liiii' l"-'."! Iim.'ii' puwi'i- 0111,'ini'.
Tilt' irill .mil f.iiliii'v liiiililiii^ i.s a .siilislantial tlirfc
Klmy liiii-k stiiutuii', l.jl) fri't liy 7*") in (liiiit'iisiuiis.
ami liii'i' ai't- niiiiiifai tiircil wislios, lilimls, dnni-s,
sl.iir i'.iilin'.;s, «.misi'ii|iM;4, imitililin;;s. niantli's, ami

all kimU I'T inti'i'iiii' trim In Imtli pint' ami li.inhv I.

.\ specially K ni.uli'i.f rlimrli. Ii.mli Jiml i.llui' lixtiiirs

f.imy w I wmli I'.n' iiili'riiU' Iniii, ilc, ami lliry

li ivi' siipplii'il tin: iiitcriiii' wimil wmk tn ni.my nf llir
iiiiusi liiiililiiiL,'s in .Mmitival .mil rlsi'Mlnii', . mil cany
at all tiiiii'.H a I'uiiipU'ie Rtnck, fiiuii uliicli caipi'iilir.'-.
liiiiMiii'.i, ami I'liiitraitin's, caliini't iii.iki'rs lIi., can
always .SL'curo ,"</ n-lml llicy w.ini. Tin. pl.minu
mills, ami s.'i!<li ami liliml f.-ictmy atl'iinl I'liiplnyim'nl
t 1 IT.'i lianils. Tlio yanls cnvir an aici cif l'ihi.in"!
S'plaic fci'l. Ml'. ,lnsi|ill IJi.liiTl W.is Iml'll In .Ml. lit
I'cil. ami is a n'c.iL:ni/.i'.l aiitli..rily in Ins line, wliilc
111' is a universally resjieeleil Inisiiiess man. IlissMii,
iMr. ,1. I '. K.ilieit lias seivi'il as .MiUiinaii fr.im.Si.
Mary's w.iril fur a periml nf hI.v ye.irs. faiilifiilly le
present ill!,' (lie liest interests nf liisennsl itiienls. Tile
I'l'piitatii.ii i.f llie linn lias lieeii periiiiiiiently iiiaiiit.iin-
eil, .'iml lintli as til prices and ipialily. siilisi.iniial
ili'liiceiiH'iits are iill'ereil, wliieli c.miiol lie iliiplii .iteil
elsertliere. iMr. .\ii;,'iiste li.ilierl is a pr.'icl ic.il Inis'i-
lii'ss iM.iii. Tliev li iM' tlie largest ilrvinu' kiln in the
'.Vorld. 'JMI.IKKI teel. HI r s

•4S ST. PAUL STREET

A lioime that )iM ever inaiiilained n liii;h repntaii.iii
is lli.'il iif .\iiH(iii iV K'llierl -I'll, wlinleaale st.ili.im is
and pnpef .leiilers. Tlie liiisiness was estai.lislieil in
IKM'JIiy McKarlane, .\iHtiii ,V linlierls.iii.siiliseipiinlly
ci.ntiiiiied Iiy .\ustiii A linlirilsiiii. .'ind 111 .liiiu'. i.^'.l'J,
came under the snle cniitnil ..f .Mr. liiilicrtsnii. The
liiilhlini! "ceupied Nn. '.>i'.\ .'"it. I'.ml St., is live stnries
hiuli, lias a fr.mt n( 'M and .1 depth nf I'.'O feet, cMind
iiiy tin.. null In I.e Itnyer St. .\ii extin.sive stnck is
cariied.cniiiprisiiiL; e\ i'i_\thiiit! ill the liiii' nf nllice and

ciiiiiiiiei'cial s(;itiiiiiery .'iiid 1 k .'ind newsp.-ipi'r, liih..-

_'i'apli and plate paper, caiillinar.l. » litiiej. i,'la/ed .in.l
.-.ilnred papers, etc. K\iiy f.-nilily and cniivenicnie
are at h.-iiid fur iiici'tiiiL; the diiiiands nf the Ir.ide. all
ilie l|....rs nf the liiiildiiii; .ire cniiiie.li.l liy eliv,il..i',
lifleeii clerks and .issisiaiits are eiiiplnyed, ami lliiie
Ir.ivcllini,' salesmen iiiaintaimd mi the inad, Tlie
li.iilei»..f the must siilislaiili.il cliar.iclcr, and cmiies

frniii all parts nf the I »iiiiiiiii.in. The li.nise tin i^li

itsdiise liiisineNS ciiiinectiniis \\ il)i t lie Icidiie^ p.ipcr
maiiiifactiirers in t 'aii.ida and llii' t iiitcd Stales e.m
always nll'cr tlie lust imliiicnicnts tn ihe trade in
ipiality. L:n...ls ami prices, .'iml til! ..rdeis pmiiiptly and

..(alisf.lClnrily. They alsn cnllllnl ll..' entire nlllpul nf

.several mills in certain lir.imls nf p.'ipeis, .Mr. Unlicn
snii is an .ictive, eiiterprisimj Inisincss man, .tint Well
kiinwii in the hc»t cnmim'i'ci.'d circles, lie was linin
in the pr..vim'c nf <.,liieliec. and fur sniiie ye.iis w.i.s
with the li..iise nf Alex. Hiintin .V <'n., in this city.
lie is a prniiiiiient nieiiilier nf the Itn.ird of Tr.ide.
I''nr siipplyiii!,' tliu trade tlimii.^di Western {'an.'ida a
lir.imh hniiae wan estaljlished in T.il.inln in I.S'.Ki

318

W. G. I G. G. Le MESURIER.

V" INDIAN TEAS

11^ rv/lar-isfield St.

Ill ihe direct iiiipnrlai 1..11 nf Indian te.is, the repre-
Benl.itive I1..1ISO in the I'lnvimc ..f (.tiiel.c is ihat nf
.Messrs, \V, C, iV (!, ti, l.e Mcsiiiler, wlmse salcsinniiis
.mil ntlices ill iMmilre.il are siliialed at III .Manslield
street. They .-ilsii li.ite lii.mclies in (^tiii'licc and Kast-
erii Tnwnships, and their trade, wliich is sle.idily in-
crc.isiie^, extends tlirniiehniil all ,secliiiiis nf the Itniiiln-
i.ili nf ('.■in.iila. 'I'liis liiisiliess was fniinded 4 years a^'n
liy the present pi.'prietnr, Mr. \V (i. l.e Mesiirier,
an Indian tea planter nf twenty ye.irs experience.
The he.id.piartci's nf the firm in C.m.nla are Ine.itcd
at Mniilrc.il, where Mr. W. (i. Le .Mesinier liiali-
a','es the liiisiness. The th'.ice Inili.'in teas iiiip..rti'<l
hy this linn are yrnwii and prepared nn niie nf
the iiinst celelnatcd plalitaliniis at Daljeeliie,', in Ihu
lliiii.ilayas, the faiimiis tea district nf Imlia, and
ail' kiinwn ill tin- t'llciitl.i iiiaiket as "Hill Teas,"
where they cnniiiiaiiil a lii'^her price tli.iii tlinse nf
any ..llier district. Thesis leas are impmled dir-
e.'t fi'niii the plaiitati..n ill nmipeiicil packaijcs, e.nise-
ipiently the linn alisnlntcly 'guarantee tlu'ir piirity and
freshness. l'"r..iii the i;rcaler care t.ikeii 111 pi.kim,',
liiim,' .'iml p.ickiiii;, ami als.. fr.nii the siipeiior v.inety
..f til.' plant, the si reiejl li nf Indiiiii tc.i is nimli gre.'iter
than lliat nf any nllier kimwii in the market, cniise-
ipielitly iwn-tliirds tn tin ee ipiarlers are I'lpial tn the
ciisiiiiiiary ipiaiitilynf (liiiia nr .lapan tea. All the
linn's teas are put upon llu' plaiilalinii in heniietieally
cinsed paeKaees, .ind .'ire .snld ill LMI, M) .'ind K(l pniiiid
ImxcN, alsn in ,"> pniiiid p.'ick;ii;es fur family u.se.
The le.is nf this liniise are kmiwiias "diviii'^e I'ckne,"
" I'ekne," " I'ekne Sniicllnliu' " iili'l " I>aljeelilli! .Mi.\-
tnie." These Ic.'is.'ire iinw used exteiisi\ely in the prill-
cip.il lintels, c.'ifes. lunch rniiiiis. rest.iiiraiils ami sieaiii-
li.'.'it lines nf M..litreal, .'iml the tlnii .ilsn has a very
l.irj^e f.miily ciislniii. Messrs. \\ . (1. A <i, (i, \m Mesiir-
ier .tisii impitl't .ill kinds nf Indian delic.icies, such as
Hii.iva jelly, curry pnwder, encnaimt nil, mustard nil,
(,'iiava cheese, ehnlnee, etc., which are ntl'ered at very
mnder.ite prices. The liiisiness nf this linn is iiiaritcd
hy a sleady, annual increase

THOMAS SAMUEL & SON

Commission Merchants

1^ O 3Sr T R E j^ a_.

A Iiduse that liiis liocii ost;il)lisliiil niid in wicci'siifiil
opemliiJii fur a iniiuil nf :(.") jnii's, iiiiist iicott^iariiy
HttiHct inline tlian (inliiiiii-y iittfiitinii fi.ni. llio idiiiiiili r
of tliiH levii'W nf tlio ruMimi'ico iiiiil iiiilusliii-i of tin:
city (if .Moiitii'iil. SiK'h .-111 o.it.il'lisliiia'iit is that ni
Messrs. Tli'iiM.is SaimK'l .V Son, tlio widily kiiowii
coiiiiiiission iiii'icliiiiits 1111(1 iiii|ioii('is, wIiom' dllicus iiiul
milesidoiim aio sitiiiitcd at No. 8 St Helen street.
This is ono of tlic oldest litnises in iis lino in tliu city,
and was founded in J.H.'iH liy Mr. Tims. Samuel, wlo
eveiiliially ftdiiiitled liis son Ml'. \V. J!. Sainiiel into
pai'tnerslii)!. .Messrs. Tlios. Sainilcl iV Son Iniiit; j;iv:(t
|iriutieal I \|ielieiiee to liear, and possess inllneliti.il
coinieetions not only in ('.iiiadiv and tlio I'nited Stales,
lint iliUieat Uritainand lielaiid. Tliey eany on linsiness
ill tlieir own lai-n(! ;iiid (■oininodiipiis [ireiiiises at 8 St.
Iliilen slroet ami aiu solo aiteiits in Canada for l!ai-
iiour's far lis li'ieii tliieads, shoo threads, ;j;illin;,' nets,
I'tc, for ,\ith!ii- Voiin'4 «V Co., Manchester, Kin^laiid,
Kimlish fen-- i ir hoots, inhes, .saddles, elc., Win. Iloiiii-
sell, r.rioiMiri, Kii^;.,tishin'4l« inoiiiidiietnianiifaetiirers,
Wardio i\. i»aven|iiprt, I.eek, Filmland, silk niaiinfai-
tnrers. I'.irlioiir's linen tliriads h.ivo lieeli aw.irded
niniieroiia medals at tlio vai ioiisexiiosilioiis tliroiiLlhoiit
tho World, and the j,'rand pi i/e of houor was also oiveii
to tlio rirm at tlio last J'.iris Kxposiiioii, for thoexeell
eneo and superiority of their |iro(lnets, and at the
Worlds Fair, Cliiea'.,'o, iceeiyed tl hi.LjIiest awards.
Mo.ssrs. Thus. S.imiiel A' Son promptly tUl orders for
nil goods handled hy Ihein at tlio lowest pi^ssililo prices
anil their trade extends lliroiiudioiit all sections of tlio
Iloniiiiioii and Newfoiiiidl.iiid. .\ lai'L;o and well
assorted stoeU is always mi hand, and they also have
liranches at ','< Wclliiigloii .street cast, Toronto, and -IT.'!
St. \ alier Btioet, (.inelicc, where stocks aro carried.
They aro boIo ai,'ents for Canada for tlio celeliraled
il/i"(/ Ited Kreo'Sloiie, of which llio Board of Trade
Bnildiii',' is liiiilt and many oilier of tlio iiromineiil
liiiil(liiiL;.s of Montreal, aiidalso represent Messrs. I'.aird
it Sle|ihelisoii, tlio iiio't exleiisive (.liiairy masters in
Scotland. Messrs. Thos. iV \\ . 1!. Samuel aro widely
known for their cxeciitivo aliilily, iiieri,'y and jiist
methods, and aro extremely popular in trado circles.
Tlicy are activo memliers of tlio Jloard of Trado and
Mr. Tlios. Samuel is uiio uf thu pinaiutir cuiniailtiidu
•'ivrchauts uf Muntrcol.

d. HEHRV SMITH

•:•:•:•»:•;•;•i>»^:•:■^:•^««ww«««««»T.

• •••••_'

Live StQcK Agent

':'»»»»»»»»:':*»:«:«vs>»cr«>:.<'0

BOARD OF TRADE BUIUDINQ

Moiitrcil's 1,'ripwtli in every hraiieh of her Cipiiimer-
cial interests has heen sleadily inereasmn in the last
few years, lint in no indiisliy has slio liiado greater
advaiieement than in tho trade ill live sloek. iJealers
and shippers of cat lie will liiid it greatly to tlieiradvan
taLjo to try tho Moiilrial iii.irket het'oie shippiiii,' else
where, a.s it in (>i:o of the liest in tho l>omiiii>in and liait
facilities for haiidliiiii stock second to lioiie. In this
conneelion wo desiriMo refer to Mr. J. Henry Smith,
hvo stock ai^eiit , whoso (•lliio is liKaled in the Hoard
of Ti.ido I'nildiin,'. Mr Smilh was horn in Scotland,
in I.Siill, and m \X~~. ho entered tho eiiipl'iynrcnt of
.John Swan iV Sons, livo stock salesmen, ono of tho
lai-Ljest in their lino in (iicat l!nlaiii. Mr. Smith
ciiiio to Canada in J.SHd as representative of .fohii
Swan ifc Sons, livo stork salesmen, of Kdiiilniruli,
(ilas;;o\v and I'erlli, and of .lolin (iihlci! A Son, in

tho saiuo lino in London, l.iveri I, Soiithamptoii

and Ihislol. lie was tho lirst repre.seiit.ilive m .Mont-
real of liiilish caltlo linns, and tho only one at
that time iietiiii; foi livestock salesmen in the Inited
Kingdom. Mr. Sniilli is a reeoijni/eil authority re
lalivototho valno of cattle, and is a thoroiii.rli|y nl,!,.
.■iinl enerijetio linsincss man. Ilo makes liheral ad-
vinces when reipiired on consininnenls of first-
class citlle, and nnderlakes tho shipment of them to
Cre.it Urit.iiii. Last ye.ir he handled l."i.(Nill head of
cattle, and wires sales as soon as made. .Mr, Smith is
hiLthly rej,'arded for his promptness and strict prolnlv,
and his Kiiccoss as a live stock aj^eiit is as mihsl.inlial
as it is well deserved, llu is a jiopnlar inciiiher of tin?
lioard of Trade, als> of tho Dominion lavo Stock
Assuciution. Tliu telephone call of the otlico is 1111.
319

BOXJEO-OTJlISr <& GO-

Wllcl t-M It IMl i.l.TEKi ('»■

German, American, French and English Goods

301 St. Paul St. will HI St. Jtan Baptiif St.

I'rominciit amoiiij tho wholoHnln importers of (ler-
maii, .\iiiericaii, I'rcnch and l''.iii,dish staple and fancy
dry goods in the City of .Montreal, is tho rcprcsonta-
tivoaiid cnlerprisiiii,' tiiin of Messrs. (ieoij-o Itonr
^;oniii A Co., whose oHiccsand salesrooms aro situated
at ."illl St. I'anI Street and l'.»St. dean liaptiste Street.
This extensivo and stc.idlly incrcasinj,' l-iisine.ss was
esl.ililislied in IMHI hy .Mr. (icorgo lionrgoiun, who
w.is sncceedcd in IKK2 hy lioiii'tJonin, Diichesneaii A
Co. In hcceiiilier IH!IL', they dis.solved partnership,
anil tho present linn of Messrs. (ieorge lionigoiiin iV
Co. w:iH organized and coniinned tho linsincss llio Co-
pailiieis lieing .Mr. (•ct.ua Itonrgoiiin and his son
(.coiges rioiirgoiiin. Mr. lieoige Hoiirgoiiin has had
long expel ieiiie, and w.is foniiei jy for several years
with the noied tiriii of .1. V <iiliiioieiV Co., wholesale
dry goods merchants. Tho f.icilitics of this tirm are
perfect, while their coiinecl ions aro of a superior
eh.ir.iclc'r, enahling tlicni to oiler siihslanlial indiiee
nienls to ]ialr.ins. Jlessrs. (icorgo lionrgoiiiii A Co.,
keep duly ipialilied representatives and linyers in the
piincip.il Kiiropean markets, ,iiid thus have t'Xcellent
■ ippoitiinitlcs for securing the choiiast silks, \elv 'ts,
dress goods, fancy goods, small wales, l.aees, cotton
goods, musical instriniiciils, etc. Tho premises oc
ciipied comprise a commodioiis four-storey and liase
meiit ImildingliO X TO feet in area, exleiiding to St.
dean liapliste Street, lii rea heavy .'ind ehoico stock is
always on h.ind, ,iiid tho tiade of tlio liim cxleiids
Ihronghoiit all sect ions of tho I'rovincesof < Inl.irio and
l^liieliec. Tliirly clerks, assislanls, clc. are employed in
thisest.ililishment.and 1 1 icy also have several travelling
salesmi n (pii tho ro.ul. Orders aro c.iii fully lilli'd al
tho lowest possihle prices, and tho tr.ido is strictly
wholesale. .Mr. (ieorge lioiirgonin is a nativo of
Montreal, a diistuM of tho I'eace, and an activo inolii-
lier of the lioard of Trade and Ch.iniher of Commerce.
Mr. < >. lioiirgoiiin li.is heen a menilK rof this linn since
IHSl, .•ind w.is formerly engaged as a Innlder and con-
tractor in thiicily. Tho liilsiin-s w.as sl.iiled at .'I'-'l
and:;-.'.'! St. I'.iiil"street, liiit in I.S'.IO w.is le moved to
lis present loc.-ition. .Messrs. (Jeorgo lii.iirgonin A
Co. liavo always conducted their linsiness on an lionor-
alile and ladi.'ihlo liasis, and llnwo entering into coiii-
mercial rulalions with them can rely iipou sicnriiig
advantogos not Ui ho surpassed elsewhero.

«.

3 1

J. LAURIE & BROTHER
ENGINEERS ano MACHINISTS

illllfr anil Sliow riinlil- :
101^ ST. CATMERIINJE STREET

TlnTo is no lino of inclnsti-j' raniiMl on tocl.iy
III tlic Doliiiiiion of Ciiii.Ml.i, lliat so jinfirlly
illiisiiiiti's 111!' iirii^'i'i'ssivi' iiilliii'iii'i' of inoilriM
iiicllioils, .■iliil llii' in(i'i-|iii«i- of Cniiaill.iii iinmiif.nl iif-
cl'H, lis llii^ |>i'o(l>ii'tioii of sli'aiii I'liui Ill's ill 111 ijiacliiiiiiv.
Ill tills roiiiii'i'ljoii «!' dcsiri' to iiiaki' spi'iial ii'fi r.'ii.i'
lo till' I'l'iPl'i'sciilativi' anil siuaa'ssfiil Montreal linn of
Mi'SMx. ,1. Kainli' iV I'loiliiT. Knj.'iin(is ami .Marliin-
isls. wliosi ollii (■ Mini ^llo\v idoin air sitiialcil al HM I
St. Calln'i-iln' Sli.a't. 'I'liis c \ti'tiNivi' ami lloiiiisliili;;
liiisiiii'S.s was r-talili-l'i i| Iwi'iilv l«o years oil ( i.aiu'
Striot, lint in IKS.S u uas ifii.ovril to its iiIl'.m'IiI
loi'.itjon. Till' !■ 1 |iirtiu'is .Mi-;>is. .1. ami Wiltir II.
l,:inrirai'i'tliciroii'4lily i'x|nr( ami inaclii'.il. iiiri'liaiiiial
Kli'^'ini'i'i's aii'l .Ma(liiiiis|><, wliosr tiacji' now iNti'iids
llil-oii^'lioiil \\w I'lovinri' of <,)iii'ln'i' anil tlntaiio.
'I'lir |iH'inisis oiciipii'il iiri' s|KH'ioiis, ami iluliiilr a
iiiaiii liiiililin^' |."iil>.7'> fi'i'l in sizi', nsi'il for ollin'^;,
[latti'in slio|i, sIi.jw loom, etc., Iilacksiiiiiirs simp
.'!.">x4."> fi'i't, I'oiiii.liy .■i.'pvliNI f,.|'f ill .'iiia. olr. 'I'lio
iliti'i'iriit worlisliops aii' fully sii|i|iliiil willi nioiliin
tools, niai'liiiK'iy ami a|i|iliaiiiis, o|iiT,iti-il liy l»o
sti'ain I'lii^iiii's of thirty I'oisn |iiiwci- i-aili. Iliii'
otu' liiinilri'il ami tifty skijli'il workimii aii' i'iii|ilo\, il,
anil till' pay loll is alioiit J^l..'!!!!) pi^i' woi l>. Nlr-.M-s.
.1. Laiiiii' iV Iticitlnr niaiiiif irtni'i' ('o|li>s ami lli:;li
SpiH'il .\iiloiiialii' Ml I'.'i Ill's. Ili',.;li I'ri'ssiiri', Comli'iisiiii^
anil Conipoiiiiil Coiiilrnsiii'.; Kn'.'iiiis, :iml sprrial
niai'liini'iy of all liimls, .'iml (•.■isliiii;s. ami tlio [latti rns
ai'o aftoi- I 111' ili'.si'.ins of till' pro|irii-iors. Tlirii- invMirs
.'iml niaclilni'ry aiii niisiii passnl for slrriiyili, ii'Ii.iIhI-
ily anil illiiii'iii'y, hIiiIo lluy .'lU' tlie I'niliodnni'nt'- of
iiK'i'lianir.'il Hoikiiiaiisliip of tlio lii'.jlicsl ordci' of
pi'ifritioii. 'I'luy t'aiifiill.\ .illiiiil to ili'siixniti'.^ ami
paltc'ili iiiakiii','. .'\Ii-.~i'>. ,1. ami \\',-ilni- II. Laiiiic atn
nativt's of llir I'l'ovini'o of (^tiirljiT. 'I'licy ari' lionm-.
alilo, alili' ami lilii-ial iiianiifiulni'i'i's, wlio an' I'Mnini'-
Iv ]iopnl.ii' in ii'aili' linK's, ami aro proniotiii'.; tin;
irailu of Moiitnal witli zral ami suici'ss. Tin- trlr
phulio cull of tliL' ollicu is >'o. litKi"-

THE

United States life Assurance Co.

OF NEW YORK

Montreal OfHcc: 180 ST. JAMES ST.
li. A. COWI.IiV, Al.i/j.iyc f

Oni' of till' imist ii'lialili', |ii'o:;rcssivi' iinil wi'aliliy
(•oipci.iiioiiH III it s lini' in till' Wo| |il i.s ilio Cniti'il States
l.ife liisiiranoe t 'oiiip.iiiy, of New Voik, wlio.se Monv-
real otli™ is loi'iteil at IMO St .1 lines street. 'I'liis
famous eompaiiy wis iiu'orpoiateil oi lS."ii), ami tin
.Montreal olliei- w.is iipeiieil in IHHli. Tin' total assits
now anionnt to over s7,iHHI,(H(il, ami its p.iMneiils to
policy holders foi- till' yeir 1«'."-' f.ir diaili elaiiiis, eii-
ilowi'netits, I'te., aniolmtid to .'S,><:;ii, |SII. The lii'W
iii-iir.inee written in I.h'.iJ was SU.(Ml|,i;!t,"i. All poli-
eies issued lpy the I'nlled States l,ife liisiininco (.'0. are
indispnlalile after two ye.irs. and slnee its oi''.,'anizalion
il h iswitheaeh siieeeedlii',' year shown ii ma rki'il im tease
in niemlii'Iship and surplus. Its olheeis and dirertois
;iri' anions' New York's most inlliieiitial and hest known
citizens, tlioroiit;lily expert in life insiir.nu'e ni.iileis,
siiiei'.ssfiil as lin.ineiers and liiisiness liieii, and liavo
loiii; retained the 1 onlidetiii.' and esteem of the eiitin'
C'oiiimiitiity. The follow ill;; is the li~l of the execiil ive
ollierf.-i, viz: (ieorge II. I!ui ford, rii'sideiit ; ('. I'.
l-'ialeiuh, Seeietary ; .\- W'hiehvri'.'lil . .\sslst.int Seere-
tiiv; Will. T. Siamleii, .\i'tiiary; .\itliiir •'. I'erry,
Cashier; .In... I'. Miiiin, M.'iinal l>iieit..r; .I.S.d.ilfmy,
Siiperintemlent of .Vyelieies. The I iiited .States l.ifo
I'lsiiranie C.mpany iseoiiserviitiie in its ni.in.'i^ement,
eeoiioniieal in its expemlllilies, treats all el'iim.ints
with eipiity and fiiinislns life anil endowment polli les
at h.west rates, tli.'it aro iini'Xi'eptional.le f..r their
s.'iitrity. This eonipany makes ii speeialty of payiiiL!
.ill death elaiiiis without any delay. Mr. K. .\, C.w-
ley, the iii.ina'.;er for till' rr.ivlnie of t,liieliee, has lia.l
ih.if'.'i' sinee l.H'.tIt, and w.-is fi.rmeily siiperintemlent ..f
a.'eneles in Canada lor the .Miitn.d Life liisnr.ineeCom
p.iiiy.of New York, lie wns li..rii in New York, Iml h.is
ri'sided In Montreal for the last 14 years, where lie is
lii.:lily esteemed liy the eommiinity for his aliility and
steiliii;; iiitei^ilty. Mr. Cowley is lieasiirer of theCity
Cliil), secretary of the I'rovini'i' of (,>ii.'lii'e l'"isli and
(lame I 'rot. 'it I ve CIiili, aii.l .1 direil.ir of the I'e.. pie's
Mutual liiiildilli; S..eiety.

STANLEY HOTEL AND CAFE

Oor. Osborne and Windsor Sts.

J. A. Ulil.lVllAU & CO., I'roprictor.:

A gi'f.'if city lias .'dways anion',' its distin'.'iiisliini.; fivi-
tllies one w hull persons of all de'.'iees tlii.ioi|M|j|^ mi-
•lerst.ind and appieiiate, namely that of ele'_'.intl.v
appointed ami w.ll ni.inai;i'il hotels. M..iilie.il has
several siipi'i'or insi it iiiloiis ..f t Ins kind, a ni.tevv..rtliy
olio lieiii;.' the Stanley llolel and C.ife, eeiitrally
loeateil eoiiier < •.-il...iiie ami Winds. .r streets (. ipposite
|)..iiiinioti S. pi. ire and (MM!.) This hotel w as opened
.Mareh, IH'.IJ, hy Mr. .1. .\. Ileliveaii, wli.. has cmi-
plelely relitled iin.l refurnished it. The liinliliii',' is of
l.rown stone, live s'..rleH liiuh. liaiidsoiiiely dusioned,
li.'ivin..; a hale'.iiy on tin' west side ami another over-
lookiii'.; 1).. minion square, the liiiest s.pi.'ire in .Montreal.
Thehoiilis siippliid with all nioilerii eonveiilenees,
st'ain he.it, eleel 1 ie liiilits aii.l lulls, etc., while the
saiiiliry airan^jeiiu'iits and meiiiis of es.ape in I'.i.so
of tile aio perleet. Tin- ladies' p.iilois aro eoni-
modi. .IIS and li.imls..mely fiii nishi.d, and tlio .Stan-
ley Hotel has most exiilli lit .'11 e..mm...lai i.iii for litHt
},'nests. The piililie restaiir.inl and diniii'^ hall is ele-
•;:intly dee. ir.ited, and tlnie ar.' I'..iir pihate iliiiiii'.i
rooms, whiih em lie opened inio one forpriva-e dinner
parties, w Inn re.piire.l. The r.ites v.iry from •'■'J t...**."! per
iliy aieor.liii;; to room and l.iealioii. These rates are
relll.irkalily le.lsoii ill). , when the sllpel |..rity of the

a.' iii...lali..ii .'iiid llie e\.'.-pti..iially liiL^li st.iml.ird of

the em sine are t.ikeii into eonsl.leialion. This Is a spe
vial fe.itiii'o with Mr. Heliveaii, the proprietor, who is
a iiidiei..iis and eiiterprisiiej; purveyor. !Io is noted
foi lia\ini; .It all times tl.o clmieest and liest in the
iii.irkel upon the lalile and plenty of it. while a dislin-
oilished elief ami eompelent a.ssist;iiits are employed.
The hotel is eaipeli'il thr.iiiiihoiit with the tinest liriis-
sels e.'irpi'ts, and the fiirnilnie is ehielly niaho'jaiiy ami
ami. pie oak. Mr. i'.elive.iii e.ilers to the hesi ilasst'S
of 1 iiiziiis, and iiiiny pr.iiiiineiit men are permanent
^'11. sis. The proprietor is 11 s. HI of Mr. .\. I>. Melive.ui,
tth.i e.imliieted the C.in.id.'i llonse for twenty ye.irs
lie is widely known for his liiisiness aliility, genial dis-
p. •siti..n and strict prohity, and w.is f.ir H ye.irs pmser
..f the I'aeilie Coast Compiny. Wii he.irtily lecoin-
nieiid iho.so who appreei.'ito tliu comforts of a tirsl-ehuiN
hotel at v.ry moderate rates tu niakn their head
ipiarleis at the Stiinley, when visiting Moiitroal.

R E I D, -k^

TA YLO R

-r, B AYN E

IMPOKri'.KS ol-

:ni I.;;'.. iiRy^(iooi)^ |

This is ilm Monlrual Hr.iiuli of thernpr-simtalivoaiv!
widely knuwn firm uf Mi.-ssr» kfi.l, T.iylor it Hiiym
importers 1 I inillincMy ninl faiiry dry goods, wlinse licnl
cpiatlerti 111 Tiirniilo are siluatiil at <) <tiiil 1 1 Wi.-IlinHi' '
street east. The business in Tornnto was estahlishi-il ,
years ago, and the Mi)r.,real Itr.iiuh was ofwiied |anu.\i
iSi)3, ]. I' A. DesTrois M.iisiins, niaiiafter In Monlrc'
they iiccupy a spariiiiis floor 75>i.=;o (eel in dimensions,
at 2IO St. James street, fully >.'ipiip|ied with evci
lonvonience for the displ.iy of the well sclecti '
and choice sto< k. which is valm-d at about 8j,o,o(ki
The stiM li cmhr.iies all kinds of trimmed and n
trimmed lK)iin"ts. hats and iwpies felt piio<ls, llowti
feathers, rilthoii',, laces, silks, \flvets, orriaments, ef
whuh are oftered to the traile at the lowest possil '•
figures. Messrs. Keid, Taylor & liaviie h.ivo ipialiln <1
and competent buyers in tlie Paris and London niarki i
and import direct from the im st celehrated Ivirojie
houses They handle only first t lass and desir.ilile gooi'
and are always the first in Montreal to displ.iy the lati
novelties in millinery and f.mey dry Roods, Orilers I
inaii or teleRtaph are ininiedialely Hlli'd, and the tr.iih!
this branch e> tends throiiHlimit the I'rovince of Oiiebi .
Mr J. r. A M s Trois Maisons. the m.m.iijer. Ii.is hw
ill Montreal foi the list is years, and w,is formerly i.
the employment for n years with Mr. [. A. latlerson
wholesale dealer and iniportir of millinery. He i^
widely known for his culliviied t.iste, huMiiess aliihii
and just nn!thods. and under his f'liidance the prospect ,
of this branch arc of the most favorable and encouragin)-
character.

WM. E. DO RAN.

ARCjHITEeT,
No. i8o ST. JAMES STREET.

Till' .irihitectectural adv.mcenient dnrinf; the past
decide is as remarkable for its beauty and elegini e
as it is for utility and stability Herein Montreal
the work of tiie hidinn architerts is of a character to
elii.it the w.irniesi c<iminendatioii of the pulilie and the
f.ivor.iMi! opinion of experts A representative member
oi the profession in this city is Mr, W. !■. Doraii, who
t>ii;ii;s to U'ar the ex|ierie,u e of many years' study and
practical applic.ilion of the science and art of the skilled
an hiiect, and has evim ed ni, irked orijiinaliiy and ijreat
executive ability in dealing wiih the diHicult problems
and reipiiremeiiis of the huildini; enterprises under his
c.ire. Mr. I loran commenced practiie in 1*^73, ami since
tli.ii time h.is desi^niMl .iiid erected m,4n\' of the handsome
iMiildinns and fine residences to be seen in Montreal and
other cities in t'.mada. Anviii);st these in Montreal are
Mc(Vmw\ s bnildinus. on Notre Oanie street , Phcmias
1 iinli s block, on the sime street . The (!an,ida Meat
racking Company's bnildinijs ; the Saint I'.itrick s Pres-
bytery, ami the residences of l>r lliiiKston.on Sher
hrooke sliect ; ,\riiiitai;e Khodes, I'pper St iiiley street :
I- il. Ml Kcnii.i and Mrs H M. N illy, on llutihison
sireet At St Henry (the most important of Mimtreal's
suburban towns), the Town 1 1. ill, I >isseniienl School and
I'.iininion .■\l'l),iinirs ; at " Slr.ilhmc -e," the new suhur-
t'.in resorts on Lake St Louis, most of the residences,
iiiilucbni; the villa of the foundiT, Mr \Vm Str.achan,
I ( clisiastical architecture has also eULMRed Mr. Doran's
itteiition AnionRst his works in this line is St. Joseph's
1 hurch. at * itt.iwa. just completed, and t oiisidered one of
ilie handsomest in the c.ipit.il lie is now occuj^iefl in
ilie improvemenl. or rather completion, o( ihe interior of
Si I'.urick's t'hurih. Montreal, in a manner worthy oi
this iKilile Rothic IniildinR, Mr poran s aim is always to
'.■I lire to tlie owner the best results wuhiii the limits of
'".tiniates. while his stvie of architecture is pure and svm
metrical, lie w.is b-irii in Mtmtre.d and is fi charter
niemb*T of the " rro\inre of (Juehec Association of
.\rihilects and took an active part in its organization,
lie is one of the city s progressive and public spirited
( itizen"-, a larue owner of real estate and is a Sfjund con-
servative business m.in as well as an architect of the
highest professional attainments Mr. Doran's hand-
somely fitted up offices are 40 X s" feet in area, and are
located in the Savings Uank Chambers, lUo bt. James
street.

} (

MONTREAL OFFICE, Delorimier Ave., near St, Catherine Street,

p. L. N. BBAUDRY, MANAOKR

KftefinK lu iliu- brewiiin .-11111 in.iltinn interusl in
Moinrfal. wrlalsc ^n^a' i>li-asure to iiu.'iitioii iliis f.uiious
brewery, bilii,iteil at I.MiiJun, Ontarii). of which Mr.
John Lal)alt is the enein^Mic proprietor, and whose
principal branch islocaieil on Delorimier avenue, near M,
Catherine stml. in our citj This noted brewery was
established in lAir.doii, Out , in iSjS by Mr John H/ilk-
well, and passed in 1^47 inlolhe hands of MesTS Labatl
& I'.ccles. In iSt;.) Mr. John K. I^ibatt liecaine sole pro-
prietor, and condiuted it till i.S(j6, when he died, after a
successful and honorable career. He was succeeded by
his son, Mr, John labatl. the present propiutor. The
London bresvery is one of the larResl and best eijuipped

in Canada, and has a capacity of Go, 000 barrels of air,
porliT and stout annually. i)nly the best b.irley and
li,>|)s th,il can be purcli.isrd are utili/ed. ind these are
h.indled in such a carelul anil sru'iitilic ni, inner as to
produce ale and stout that are absolutely unrivalled for
'(uality, purity. Ilavor and uniform i xcellence I he pro-
duct of this brewery is preferrrd liy connoisseurs and
medical men, and ranked as i|uile djual to I iifjlisli im-
ported ales and stout, while the prices qunted for them
are much lower The Montreal botilin^ works are fully
supplied with every convenience, etc , and ipiile a large
number of men ami several teams are employed here, A
heavy stock of ale, stout and |x)rter is ahvavs on hand.
and ord._rs for noods in wood or bottles are viroinplly
tilled. Mr, 1' L, N, Heaudry, the manager, was Iwrn in
Montreil, Me hrst commenced business under the style
of the Victoria Kottiing Company m wines and liiiuors.

,inJ amonn his various agencies he numliered that of
|ohn Labatt's London Hrewery. The sale of ale and
sMut grew so rapidly and .iilained such a magnitude that
he found it iiei essar\ to :il>rindoii other lines and devote
his whole attention 10 the proibn ts of this brewery The
present building was then erecleil and Mr Heaudry
installed as iii.inager. The building is a two-story brick
siruciure. about loox too feet in area the lirsi floor being
iiii!i/.i:d for bottling, and the second as otlices and for
parking, shipping, etc \\r Labails ale. stout and
p.jitet .were awaiiled ii.edils at Philadelphia, iHyd ,
Paris 1X78, Canada, 1S7O Australia, 1S7" : lainaica.
i,si)i. and at Chicago, iH'h. the highest points for ale.ind
porter on this (..ntineni He has agencies in 1 Incago,
Omaha, Kansas City, and several other important cities
in the United States, as well as in the Maritime I'roviiKes
and throughout ilie entire iJomiii'on.

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riioto-cnj^iaviiit; in .ill il- I'Lim lirs li.is no .iMci ixiuiiiciil in Muntii.il tti.Lii Mi. |. (>. Armsliuii^, wlm r.irrii"- (in liusincss .it No. -\\
St. J.iiiiis sticrl, imilif till I iii|iin.itc name of Tin. Annstroiif,' I'lmio liimr.iviiij; (!uni|i,an\ . Mr. .Vrnistioiif;, .illliou;;li still .1 scnin^,' in. in. Ii.is
li.id .111 ixt( nilril .111.1 \.ihi,ililc experience in llie prosei-iition of this .-irllstie imlustrw He founiled his pri sent Imsiness 111 i,S7.s. am! Iieiiit;
a tlioroiiv;lils iliKihln.! entjr.iver. hilly eonversant wuli i'\(r\- ilet.iij .iiiil feature ol this iin|iort.int iiuhislry .imi the leqiiirenients of the most
cntiral I'.itroiis, he .it onre seiini d .1 l.ir^jc aiiil iiilliiential |iatronat,'e. Mr. .\rmstront,' was ,it first located on t.'rai},' striii, whence he reiiiovcil
to his present .uliires- 111 hecemlier. is.jj. 'I'he premises lute nlih/.ed by hini .ire on the thiid lloor, I'as)' of access fr.iin the street, and are
spacious and i oniiiiodio'is, uliile i \'ei y convi ni'.nce i-, at h.uid tor the successful prosecution of the Inisiness on .1 snli^t.uiti.il li.isis. I'he
works ant fiilU eiinip|ied with .ill the latest unproved m.iclnnerv, apparatus .ind .ippli.uici •-. all work lieiiij,' 1 xeciited hy elfctiic llt,'ht, ami
eniploynient is t^iveii to ileveii skilled h.inds. 'I'lic r.inue of wmk embraces photo eii^ravmt; in .ill its hraiK'lies. zinc eli liiiij;, photo liliio
transfers ami li.ilf tone work, ,i speciallv heiii^' m.nle ol line leluf work ror liif^li cla^s illustrations. All orders .ue pioinptly executed, while
the terms arc most inodci.ite.

3J3

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D. RIXCHIE & CO

DOMINION TOBACCO, CIGARETTE AND SNUFF WORKS

^-" D /XLHOUSie STREET

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kJII'IU' fire rrry fr>tr inflil'strio') th.ir cnn omnparc with ilmt ni ilir iiijuiufarnirf nf ;iii(l iraili- in tnldirco, ci^'iirottn^ aiicl smm, <'itli('r in tlip vaofc

MiMiiical ii.iitains si'Vi'iiil pinniiniMit cslalilisluiK^nls in tliis liiii', an. mi;; wliiili a li-ac|in>,' pipsili'iu niir-t Im (ls^i^n(•ll In lli ii nl' Me-., is. I > llilrliirt
ti Co., iini- of till- cilclc-t and iiinsl ri-lialili- Imusi's in t'anada, wliicli .suinilics ii nnlaliln <'\ain|ili' of tlm •■xlraurdinaiy di\ ilnjiiniiit llial, may lio ri'arlicd in
the wiiiilf^alf tiadi', i-i|ii(ially wlii'ii cipiidiutwl ujinn wmnd, liDimnil'ln and lc;,'iliiiial(! Ipiisincss ]inii(i|ili's. Tiiin cilrlnaird rinii « is fniindid as Imij,' ajjn an
IHCi'J, and it quickly sn< rccMliil in aii|iiiiin^ a laii,'i', iininancnt. ]i itnuia;;!? fxii'iidin;; over all Cmadi, and imw cniliiai-rs in iiMcxpuit tradts (inal Kiiiain,
all Sfctinn-i nf Kiiic.|ic and I In' \\ r^t Indii's, t'liina, .Ia)iaii and India. Mcssin. I >. kiti'liic A- Cu. |ia\i' cicatcd fur tlicinsclM's a liiiili ri'imlHlinii fni' ^(inds
I if inisiiriiassi'd i|nality and iiiiifunn st.-indard of merit, a I a fair anil ii'aMMiaMi' |inir. 'I'lirir Inliai'cns. mi nils and rii'MriMtc-* aii' nuli'd fvervwljcrn ns tlir Ix'st
lliat ran In' (ilitainiil, and tlifir |iii|inlai ilj- is ciiiiiliisiM- 1'\ idi'iim of tlin skill and jiid^mi-nt dis|ilavi'il in I lie si '1 eel mil nf mat i 'rial cnliTin;^ into tlirir maiiii'
fai'liirc. 'I'liry own ininien'-c wari'lmiiM'S in Vir>;inia where the lie-.!, jirnemalile raw malerial is stnred, and wliieh is iii.innfaeliireil inln liii,'li elass griidi's nf
fjonds. 'I'lieir iiialeiial i-. iiiirrh.i-ed direel. frnm leadiiii,' )ilanlers in N'iri,'inia. and, |nireha>in:,' as thev ili in siieli iiiiinen-.e i|nanlilies, they can always roly
upon M'lectinns finin tlieliin^l (.'rnwilis of tnliaceo in thai, fanimis seriii.iL Messrs. I >. itii.liie A- ('n, are the lari;es|, m.iniil'acluiers in their linn in the
Douiiliinli, fully ei;;hi\ p.reeni, nf tim cigarettes and fine eiit, tnli nin,, p.ieked in mn.ile i in .. Uein,' lu.nle .it tleir faeimies. The Vii is.''' Hn'upe.in trade
cniitrnlled has iieeessii.ited the cstalilislnnent cif a fnreii,'ii liraneh limisenii |!ishnpsi,',iteSt reel, \]. ('., I.nndnn, i'",iii;]aiid, and nlliers in all p.irts of the wnrld.
I 'p In 1Sf<.'i they nianniaet nred niily tnliaeensand sn nil's, si:iei' wliieli t i me they li:ne heeii niakiiiL'eii;:i relies mi a ninstcMensivc seal", the tnl.il out | ait of I heir

works ngKrej.'al in;; a v.ist and iiii|insin;,' tnlal. Their lai'Lie wnrk-i, enverini^aii are:i nf •Jlt.niMi si|U ire feel, are i jels in I heir line. ei|\iip|ie 1 with every iiindi'rn

nppliimee, as ar' .■ilsn their spaeimis warehnuses at "iV'ellingtnn and .\nn Streets, their ntliees liein;; Ineaieil mi iKallimisie Si n'et. ( »\ ir |iiO wmkineii are
busily ('mpliiyed in tlit> varinus departments, wliiln tin; interests nf \\ui linuso nro well attended tn milside liv keen and intelli;;ent tr,i veil ins; salesmen. All
their Inliaeens have a pleasant arnina and (ino flavnrcnnil lined with a medium .slreiiLtih, and siipplv ,i sweet, enol snmki; that, is tint always readily olitaiiiahle
olsewherp. Their le.uling tnliiu'CD brands, emnl)ining all tho must desiralilo cpialilies, inehide 'Mild v'hnm," " herliy," "Old Virfjiiiia," jilug and cut.
Tlioir ninst pnpiiliir brands of ci;;uretl<>s, whieh h.'Vn allaimd inttfrnatinnal f.une, are '-Ihde i'ark," '• .'\' hlele," and 'lleiliy." This ({rent busitipss is
niana;;ed with e.Meptinnal nner;;y and abilily by Mr. Mnrtimer Tiavis, its rapid and .L,'ratit\ ini; de\elnpmeiit. bein;; mainly due tn tlm inlelli;;enl, oariieat
eHiirl and rare exeeutivo talent he lias displayed linth in tlio interrst nf the Innise anil its jiatrnns. The ailvanla;;es aeeruini; by trad in;; with this ri'liable
and ivpiitablu linuse are manifold, the relatious lietwefn Mpo^'h. J». Kitehie ,t (^i. and theii- jiatmns alwavs beiny mutually pleasani and prnfitable.

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J, \V. \VlNI)SOT>^,

^(Pac^ker of Cai^nocl OooclvS,);^,

Offioe eii^cl Feictory— Ceir|iil J3eir|k.

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AN importnnt aMjnnrt tci tin; s.iiirc and canni'd gooil!)
trade of tliecilyiif Morilreal is the old (^slablishcd
and rypresentalivi; house of Mr. J. W Wiiulsor,
mamifacturt^r oi imnato catsups, sauces, etc., whose
ofTires, factory, etc.. arr siluati'd at St (laliriel F..ocks,
I'dint St. riiaih's. This prospToiis a'ld extensive
luisiness was estahlislied riijhteeii years ago in Montreal,
with oHice and factory on Canal Hank, Mr. Windsor
ocoipies a spacious three story and basement build-
inn, 200 X i.|0 feel in size, which has lately been
ff]iiip]ied wiih n«•^^ and in!|in>M-.l in.Khinerv oper.iled
by steam power, tnrniii)^ out all gciods and specialties
with cleanliness and in the best possible manner.
Mr. Windsor manufactures extensively catsup and
other sauces, Ice Castle and l<oy.al brands of toniatj
catsups, and he also puts up carefully sweet corn,
canned tomatoes, green peas, ureen and (golden wax
beans, tomato pulp, prepiired pumpkin .-intl sipiash.
which are unrivalled for (pi.ility, luirity and uniform
excellence, and are the finest ever pl.aced before

the public. .Mr. Windsor also opirates a Lir^e 'aiinery
at St. I'lusl ich" under the personal supervision of
Mr. Cleorge Windsor, brother cf the former, who has
many years' experience in all lin(-s of canned goods.
The surrounding country of this cannerv is famous for
the production of the highest grade of sugar corn,
tomatoes, etc , conBe(|uently enables the cannery to pro-
duce the very best article obtainable in our market.
Tile gooils are brought in fresh from ih? fields and
canned immediately in the proper condition. We cm:-
not recommend these goods too highly. It is unneces-
sary to make any comments on Mi. Wind.sor's other
lilies of goods, such as his famous Ice Castle lobster,
salmon, mackerel, Boston baked beans, pears, peachi.s,
etc . which are highly appreciated by the trade ami a
critic, d public in all sections of the Dominion of Canada
and likewise in Clreat Uril.iin and I'rance, and has also
taken a foothold in the United States. Mr. Windsor
employs about from 250 to 500 hands, according to the
season, and his payroll contributes considerably to the

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welf.ire of the l)oniinion. Orders are carefully ,^nd
promptly tilled at the market prices, and the trade is
strictly wholerale. The Ice (\astle brands may now
be had of anv first-class grocer in the Dominion, and
those desiring the best goods in the market should give
them a ir il before buying other brands. Mr. Windsor
operates seven factories located at Miscou Harbor. N B.,
Seal Cove, I' O , Newport, I' O . Cape Cove, P. Q., Little
Kiver, E. ..nd W. . I' (J., etc. The department of sauces,
catv.ips, etc., is under the immediate supervision of .Mr,
I*; IC Ovens, ofNc.vYork, who is a specialist of great re-
pute, and this is a sufficient guarantee for the finest quality
of goods Mr Windsor is a native of Dalhousie,
Kestigouche, N. B , but has resided in Montreal for the
last IN years. He is an honorable, able and energetic
business mm, wha is pninioiiRg the commerce of Mont-
real with zeal and success. All his goods are prepared
with the greatest care and cleanliness, and always com-
mand a ready sale, owing to their superiority and intrinsic
merits, and the demand for theni 15 rapidly increasing in
all sections of the country.

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^^^^£e:ssare[ ^ q^ ^ F^arris.f'^

^-^x=Ijo:m:biei?.s et coxjvk.exji^s

Appareils a Eau Chaude et a Gaz

3^v<EorLtrea,l.

SITCN'rnmiMiMT.- ru' .l.'iinih.i." pin-* >l.' i-Hinai-iiiic.'. prati.iucH ,jii,. r,.iiii ,ini |i,M,rv.,il ;i '-.^ coii.liti.iii >iiinlaiiv, I,, cliaiurii,',., r.vlaira.'o el la
vrriliiali'Mi ilo ii'^s inai-nii-, v{ |i:il i^rs |mlili(iiir-..
[ •>' 1 mscim-l^ucvs aiirir,> c.-smiuMs ,i.|I rh> i\il.irl .I'lMiLici MtitMililiipu-s |,:,r.lc.s ^iie.'ialislcs ct lours tfllorLs „rii ^Md (•..uroriii^s .i'liri siic-i^

|iii'ri"iriil it rnili'llii^iMKai ill' 11-^ liavaiix mhiI ;i l'avaiilui:c '111 |nil.|ir.
I>a,i> inio li-ii,'au~-.i iiuiM.rlanIo lalrli,'!' .1,. M M. I,...—,iM \ Harris au N-. 1:211 lai,. <"rai- -'i-t aniui-i iiiii. n^pnlal i..,, cnviaMn ol Inir (Malili-.
xMiuMil I'sl aiijiMinriiiu laa-ciiiiiii i-.>iniac iin ili's ]iriiiciliaux ili^ la villi) do .MhhiumI. Crlh' inai-.m lal il'aljur.l oiahim Mar MM l{ih|. l '

II. 18S8 Irs jir.iprii'lairrs ai-liifl:^ I'li ayant prix li' cuiilroliMlaiis lo iMiiiiaiil ilo raniuM" l>!i;[ ct r.niiiiiMi'iil a |im..,.,1,.|- ,.| a aa^iiu-iiUT Ici • .j'. I'l'
Liali' alrlirr ft l.iirriu M.iil iniiiii-- ill' l"i|s Ic^ a|i|iaroil~, tiiai-liinn-ics fir., ill ili's ),niir la ( .inlri'lioii el I,' I.Mri l'Micli.)r:ii,.|iii'iir(l.'s iiDiiil.rnisi.s
liiairli's ■jiii It'ur ^.piil ci.iilirrs I'l a lc(|Url au-ili'l;i ili' r!i!i|iiaiili.' imvrurs tic jirciiiu'rn cla--!' el iri-xin'rinii o >mhI l'll^l|ll^■e•^ an ilm I-
ira|i|iariaU i ^ai', el iX \ api-iii-. uiivrai;'!-. .-aiiilairt's, ]i.i-a;;i! il'apparoiLs do diaullai^e »'!• . " ^^ ' I ' ' ■^'^

'■ I.' loM'->pri':ari.o> 1-1 la.-.,inrrlinvfn forMaiif, lol,' pdvanisiV, ardni-rs ,'!,.. Toaus ..ali's ,1,. ivpura-es m.mL I'x.ViUrs promplomrrii

I'll ^|>M Ic (Mii-i li'ral'io do ta\ aax ;l ua/. i can oliaiilo f~I ronsiainiiionl ijar lo aii,-l nuo I''- liivaiix lai hlniiili ol on for l.'ii,, ,i ,

.■a..llirlr.u,., I'Mois, ba-Mii^ I'liair loliors, Im-o- do ;,'a/., oli., olo.,olr. D.s (-liint<~ m.i,L Lmui* prniiiploinoiil Mir doiaando el jos (•..iilrals

lr> piiirt iMiisidi'ral'los mini roaipli- ido^ prix doliaiil ti'illo oiiiM|it'l iliiili do inal-oiis aiialni^iios do ool h' vii 'o.

MM. I.ossard \ Harris en! ic'iiipl; do- iinilials lu- iiiiporlanis lol- (pio lo irraiid S.'iiiinairo, lo M.iiiiiinonl Natiimal, lo rnl|,\,,o 8| lo- i R' f I .
La llah(|Uo dii Poupio riio Si -.laoiiii"-, lo- r.'si.ioiioo, Ar .Mr. I'olor (lillospio Avonao Soyninar, la con vori iiro .!.■ la ('..ndori,' ( 'ioridimi.a'o.-' ■' !■ ' |' '■" ' ',

M-Cliailo- (1. nil ^land lo'inlii o d'aulri-'s nV-idoiioos ol I ali.-M'.s |iulilii;ilo.-i dniil roi.aiaoral imi no pioirrail i loiiir dans cos onlniii w T '

o.inp..-aiu la -.i,;,.io MM. 'I'hoMphilo J,o-<ard ol Williu Harris iiui .- i 1:' I'iiiiloiir dc la p.i-ilinn (jn'ds (i.oiipoiil .-ni;!. Iii^s i-.-p'ocl,;'- oi inl -' -"*

oil all'aiios. lis Mail i\k's inomliro-. (fiuiiiouls, dos Suoiolos iIos lA.ro-liors oi dc- A lii-anN. .Mi'. Lo~-ard avaiil d'oiiiroi' oi, .|iVairos Cut . 1. t "~ • ^
aiis;i lciap|..i do MM. Faiaid ol. Mihmiald oomiiio pu-oar do r.airiiaisos i air iliaad M. Harris ;i ac'4iiis hnii (•\p(:.|ioMo,! oi, Kran.lo i,i'r'ro 'I'.'T'
riiaisoii lir.i.loiir ,*t. I,o' -aid. doiil 11 olail lo ;,'oi aiil dopiii^i aadoU do 5 an.- avaiil d'oiil lor on snoioh' avo (-un a-suoio ariaol

Km toriniiiaiil nuns dovmis ajoiilor iino dans n'iiiii.orlo ijiiollo liram lio do loar ciiniMioroo ool to inai-oii noiit I'liin-i < .a,.i- ..

, . , ,. , 1 r r . ' • , I- , !• ■ I , ■ ' <"inp<51i(ioM avoo |i'irii|..)rlo

,juol auiio ulalnr-.suiMeiit liaiis U ineiuc ligno, ot i oiix qui imt on 1 avaiilai,'e d avoir tlos rolalioiis avoc cotlo niai.-oii miiil liciiiiiix d'uiinn - . • . . r ■

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TIMIiinii

.MONf.MENT NAIlDNALE.

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Lcssanl <!v Harris, I'hmihcrs, Steam and Cias iMttcrs, 42I^2 Craig strrrt, iliil the |iltiml)iiii;, ^.^

,i!u! ^tf^ai". iitting ill this Ijuiitlmg.

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MuN'iiii'AL, Till-: Mi',Ti;prui.i.b ui- < .\sm>.\. jlli .shjatki)

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Chas Langlois & Co

Produce Commission Merchants

S'il. ST, ^.if^XJX- ST.

UK hftnilling of tmi,\ iir."!iietK ..ii cc.iiiiiiit-si.'ii

furmi a »ery iniiiortaiit factor in thi' kpi"'"'"!

commerce cif a thrifty ami Ki""»iiit,' city Hlie

' Miiiitrcal, whilu the piisitii.n cif the couiinis-

•ion merchant* i« one uf great utility and ,:c.iivenience

Ixith t" proiiucers and cimsunierB, euahliiig each to

aecure their wanta speedily and economically.

I'rondnent among leading firms in the city actively
engaged in the proiluce commiBBion trade is that "f
MesBrH. riius. ],angloiB A Co., whoBe I'Hice and ftore is
•ituuted at '241 St. I'aul Street, corner St X'lneent St.
Till.-* exlenf ivo business wns foiimied in IS.^I liy Me-^-r*.
Rddrigue .t Liini;lnis, who cunducted it till l?s.s;j Tflien
Mr. Chas, Langlois bei-iinie Boie [tioprielMr. .

Mr. Langlois has exocllfnt hn-ine?s rrhition.i' wWh
leading fchippers and iirodncprs in all sedioir,-* f»f (Iio
uoiinlry, and is always snalded to oiler siili«tanli ;il
• nducenients to jintrt-nr;. lie occiiiiie? a s|iaeiitiis three
story and ba.^enmnt biiihling Sfi.xlOfl feet in si/e <.e
.•<t. Paul St, and largo eolii storagn warehouses at It'.'
Sangiiinet Street and 41.'H I.agaurhetiere Strei't.

Tt.e varehou«e« lutve Bni|np ncennilnoU.ntion loi
•toring 20,OUO ca^es td egg- and ifi.Onit tubs : biitrer.

Mr, LanglniH deals largely ,:. t)nttpr pg4.« pto-ese
drcsiied bog..^, lard, lin>'oii, haiiift an. i makes K6|'r.'ia1l\
o( tar loud lots of |iotaloes

Ilnrli.g n rcn.ly «nd iiiu-K tnarnei heisaMo alirayi
fn li.iiolle tbelargeM cinvignmen. and mniake |.i.oii|.t
nrij tatLifneloiy relunis -■ eon-lgnnrs and >li .|i|.er<

Il» oiports largely nutter, cheese and i>gi,", ano
eniplnya onnstnntly HO persr.ns and iiialses when de-iie I
liberal jidennoe^ • n slili iiionts, (irders are earefidh
tilled at the low. -t riii:n({ n.iiiket prices, and the Tel,
I'nll r.f the store i> 122 .mid the offi,.o 2.t| ]. Mr. I.anglols
wii«horn In .«(. f-rliolnstliut. |[n ig highly e-inemed
in trade circle. f..r hl..vtrict integrity anil Is n po|,i,iar
member of (he Hoard of Trade, (he liulier A (boBse
Iiealeri Aiinejatinn, ni,.! chtmbre du fommero*.

Chs Langlois & Cie.

Marchands de Provisions.

2-il JXTJTZ ST-^^i^-Cril,

ADMIMSTHATroX

.1.','! |irn'|iiits ;iliiiiriit;nit'- »■•
.iiiip'irtaiitu U,ina lo cuiiiiutMf
r.inr-^ li'imo villo iiii>8i )ii
i|<uM'ellu <lo M'lnti't mI. 1<:t |

fl cnmiiu.-^lun e>t irtiiio tl'rs m-.iu-.lv

jiin.l Mteura ct ftour Ics i

a \ t'lllor u k'tir:* inti-iets <

I'iumi IcH is(tcii''l'i's (Mini III cri'iulu

pri'iuior r;inj» ai'tivt'iiM'nl eiij;;i jr.-i; il:iii

e la vciitt' ic'umiiiasion
- in'i'iipn mi(! |il:u'e tres
' t,'rn.''riil (li-s habi'
■;M'-;>ivo o( •'■iMirimne
p.sitioii (III iiinri'tMM'l
nliliti'ol jiouf |i'<
i-^oiniiiiitiMii <, cliiii'tin ayaut

IllMllinlU'- le^]H.M tit'-.

[Ill iMTiipent le
iM'iil eiij;;i ;:»■(! <i;iii-i If »'i.ninicr.)«

aiino'ntaires de la t'i

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.V t'liiopugoi'! diiiit 1

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iul niilio ro 2-tl rue ,*>(.

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on iiiipM. latite de c-oni

nerre

M.M. l!r,|rigm'« Lao

,;bo>.

n (1m,-' piMiliiiN
prlU, k\i} mm. ('h>. i.ani^'lMi
et It' rMai;:i-in ^^t^t ttui. >
S'in St. X'int'L'ut I'l'ito niai
(u! fomiro i'i> issi |i.ir
li'-|i'pl!i i!iri);i. Ii'M iiUa-ros jii<t[ii'.'n ISs.'S i|M.(|iu' &
iai^ii-lle Mr. <'lis. I.;iii;;l'ns dcviiit In ffiil |iif|.T triaiio.

Mr. I.aii^liii:* f-t i*'timii Ir-- iivaiittigi'nrciiii'nt dps
\''h\s i^raii'lt oxi"'iiiti'iMH et |irii-iiir{<Mirs <li'-> iiM-iliciirs
li.-Mlit' s <iti |iay--. II <>f''U)K) htn- lialis^c t|.acii-ii>o fl
."1 ri.i;^os ot uri t'HiI)a-;,-;iMn(Mit cJuiit la iliiiH'nH'iii fi 'In

:!5\|il0 |iiu(l9 Mir la ruo -1. Paul, iiii grainl ol l ]

piitM'pot do iii:ir'-h;inili-ips III N'.- |il| inn !-;iiii;rui,,,.( et
4'J^ I It! |iaj?iih-ln*ti.-rocos iMa;;ii-itis ct i'tiln'|M.ls cniiiipn.
uuiit Jlt.OOO . aisx's il'iLMifs ft 15.11(10 tuH'tH'^ (I. ( Ijcuire,

Mr Lanj^Iois lait tin cctnmi'rro rtiri-^i'lrrahliMlf Vii'inTc'
t! .i'Mfs,fn,maffeji,coi'hoiiiintrts,miniili'ux ili'jiinibnri.-^Iiir-l
fiiMi. ft I'ait UTH) f |"-i'ialiti' (In (■<uiiirn'ri-t' i|i>. ii.itatits
)>ai' t'arLriii.son-' (!<' cliiirs nyaiit tin il< hit |)rnin|>t il |)i-iit
(.liiiniirs di.-'l'OPcr dcs plus (iraiulos rriiK-i;j;natiMn-i et
a-iniiT immi'"liato eiitinfaftiMti mix C()n.-i;?mitair(-' o(
•.\\'\ (Xp^'diti'iira. II exj'Orto eur >irio 1^1:111 de ^■i-hfllii Ic
li. ir-v lo fi'Miiiij^e, et Iff 'I'lifs, ct einpliMo puntaiu-
in.'iit ^0 persnimc-- ^ pon Bcrvifo il fait, tjiian.l <>n If .I'-in'
'!<■- RTini'-L'i lihcral Fur li'?< oX|Mtlitinii,-, J.c- tTdn-s
-. u\ romplies aveo lo pi'is j^taii'l S"in-* I't ini pin- lu-
1 , \ till iiiarclir. I.P Ti I' ph'aie dti luafiia.^in p.«1 Ni-. \2(\
<i crhii 'Jo rntrifG I'^t 2:11 1. Mr. Langlois est iir Ii
M . ,'^fhoIaFti'iiio il e-t ti'";* e-^tiai** paritil |o» hnnunps
.1' tn;iitp>* pur Hnn iiitr^riti* d.ms Be<» t/an^'ii'titing II
(*■ r itiou I'TR tifS pi'piilalu' df la rinunbrc df ('.Miimefp
ft frtlt pnrti d<» I' Anso-Mnlinn ilf fi'niniprpmds giir l«
h*'iiir« ft le fiitinti)jH ef un ^>* ""nslijnatairoi <Ja U
riiAmbre Uu C'otutiisroe

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MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OE CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.
DRAPEAU, SAVIGNAO & Co.

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DRAPEAU. SAVIGNAO <fe Oie.

^\^ I'ltc veiirs tilt subject of t-anitation iijiR received the
yry careful ktudvofiiriulical men wlio|inake a specially of
(i) fiantlarv plumbing and llie perfection to whicli iliif
iiuluslrv lias lioen lirouglit is the hett comitienl upon (lie
iMtelli^'enn' that lias been devoted to it. In this itnporlant
busitu-ss to^'itluT with gas and bteatn fitting, tinning and
roofing the olil established house of Drapeau.Savignac vV Co.
hah aclii'.'vtd a well e.oiied repulatnin and is recognised as
the largest and leading French firtn in tli.s line, er jo\ ing the
patronage and recoiiiinendation of the priticipal architects
and biiildeis, and holding a position of well irierited distinc-
tion and honor for the high excellence of their materials and
vvorkinansliip. This house was established in lSfi3 by .Mr.
hal)ien Drapeau, who in March iSSl, took into partnership
Mr. J. K. Savignac, umhr the linn title of llrapeaii \ Savi-
gnac .V '.'o. In March liiSft. Mr. All'. Deniers became a'loiiit
partner Willi the above iianu-d gentlemen. On Match i iSSij
a dissoUitionof the fii in resulted in a re-orgamzcd cu-pait-
nership between Mcssis. A I>cniers. C.liriinet and O. Th^tien
the latter gentleman subsequently ictiring, leaving the other
two in present control under the old style of Drapeau, Savi-
gnac & t'o. I'nder their guidance an exiensive, ii Ihiential
r.nd permanent patronage has been built up, the trade being
both wholesale and niail and enibiaciiig in its (errihny not
on I V the city bulthe entiie province ol <|iieb.c. Messrs. Ucineis
iSf brnnet are widely known for their improved modern
methods of sanitaiy and general plunibiiig, g.is, stram and
hot water lUting ol every tlesci ijition. Willi unlimited resour-
ces at tlieir command they aie enabli-d to take contracts of
any magnitude, |>iiunpllv and tompli'ldy tilling up new
buildings renuidelliiii; and rep.iiring old woi I , their charges
Deiiig moderate. 'Ilicy einplov IJ5 haiuN, liii\ liaveilone
the loolihg, vVc, for the C. I'. K., Windsor Sircet Station,
the Art gallery in I'hillips Stpiaie, the healing of the
Nativil>' i'huich, I he pi in 11 In 11 g and lie.'iting of tie Catholic
Comiueitial Academy, on .^1. (athei ine .Sireet andlieorge
llislui[> s L'ollcge, the plumbing, healing and rooling on
Mctii'l College, rooling on W indsor llolel, etc. Pliey num-
ber amoiig|t heir custotuirs ovt r 1500 leading concei ns. 'I'he^'
occupy a building, 611X16S feet i'> diniensuns, located at
No. 140 St. I.awience .Stieet. Th. ■ carry a stock valued at
$2(;, 000 comprising stoves, heateis, kittucn ulensils, cutlery,
lamjis, gasolieis, br.aekets, globes, and hollow ware.

Mr. A 1'emi.rs was born in ( luileauguay, <,iuebee. he is
»boiit 55 jears of age and is a practical plutnher and
steam-liit»'r of thirty years experience, Mr. Hrunel was born
in St. Vincent de 1'. ml, and was foreman ol the rooting dt'part-
inenl under the late Mi. Ihapeau ami is an expeil rooter.
They are both posse-sed of sound, piaclical knowledge of
every ttchnn alily connected with llieir important industry.

^33a3\

DKPL'IS pliisit'ur.i niintfes I.; coii^ei valiun iK' la sant6 pu-
bl;(|ue a e.e I'objcl il'iuic itmlf soiginie do lu j>ai t dfs
hot^.me^ pratitjui's t|ui font, tie la ha'ubril^ et la per-
fL'Cli<in qii'a atioint r L'lU' iruliistj ie fst la iiu'iilfure rt'coin-
maiii'ation dc cfiix qu? s'v j-ont con^acr^--. Dans cetle iin-
pditniUt.' braticlif dc cornmerCL' h .voir rciinis ij^.u, appurfiU
a vnpeiir, ti'iblaiitcrn.* et luitutcs, la iDaisoii dcpuis lomt;-
(finps rtai)lie de Drnpuau Savi^iiac ^S: Cie, a oblciut une im-
putation bien m^ntee, et t'st tecomuie coninie ^taiit la plus
t;raiide ct la pifiiiiere inai^oi) Cadadit'ntir*Krain;ai''e dans
crtte ligne. lis jouisst'iil du patronaue cttlcla rcrKmtiianda*
tior. di'> prituipativ :iit.lii'rrfcs ot t'litripifTiinirs. Cutie inai-
fofi tut londce vn 180^ par M. r.tbu-ii Drapeau qui, en Mars
iSSi, prit c(it]iine assfnie M. J. K. Havi;^ii;tc sous le nom de
iOiTitnerce Drapeau \ Savignac. Kn M.ns 18S6 M. Aplbonse
DermTS devmt adjoint fiimnie as^-'ui^ ai.x Mi"-.'-ieurs sus-
intMiti()nii^>. Kit Mai> iSSt} apr^s fa iii--oliitniu tie crtte so-
citte. MiK' autre or^anisuiiun entre ^IM. A.DennTs C. Urum-t
\" (X Tlieiieii. Ce diTiiiti eiisuite se relira. lai^saiif aux tleux
auties le eonti6ie des alViiies sou^ I'aueien tinin Drapeau ^V:
Sa\ ij^nac A' Cie. Sous iuur direilioii !es atVaires devcmdenl
tfllement prosp^res, que la clientele tut une des plus consi-
d(5ral)Ies en pen de teinp-^. lU ouvi irent une inaiM>ns de l^ios
etde detail, et leur conirneice se r(*paiulil iion ^eu lenient dans
la province de '^'ucbec niais dans tout le Dominion M.M.
Derners iV lirumt sont avinlaueu'-einent coniui pour leur
luunelle in^tbode de ploniberie suiitaireel y^n^ral, tels que
i;az. apparciK a vapeur et a i-au ehaude.etde louledesci iplioti,
Avic deh res sources dlinnlccs ils pcuvtnt recevoir loule coin-
mande.pouvant poser pronipttinent etau com pie ties apparr ils
danfitoutesnouvellesbalisst'sit reparations. Dans leur at her
lis t'mj>loient en inoyenne 1^5 homines des plus habileR et
cinoicnl dans toutes les directions de la province leurs on
vruTs les plus txpti iinenlCs poi.r rexecution de leurs orJres.
In yr and nonibre ile liurs ouvi .i^efi sont visible d. in files pi in-
l p.iles balisKcs de cette vdle on temarque la toiture etc. a la
station du C I'. K. rue WindsDi, la t;alt'i ie de.s Arts au Carre
PMllil p-.*. le.^ appaieils dechauIVa^o de I'eiiUse d ' la Nati\ iu
(.tde 1 Acadeniie Coniinereiale calliohque rue Slf-Calher ine
et le college lieort^e Hi^hop. Le ploinbai^e. clinulla^e ct t(»i-
ttite du Ml (i ill CoIU'j;e et uu uratul iKjrnlvrede rP'-uleiices pri-
vi'res. Lent Pi'itice occupe ^ etat;es, 6oxi6xS pieds de dinicn-
sions, situ^ au No ].\o rue St-Laurent. I<eur ma^asu. co ii-
pre nan t une li^ne vanee de poMes, etc, usicnsiles de
cuisine, coulellerie, larnpes, j;azeliers, braiiuettes, globes,
lis ont ton jours conduit leurs atVaires avec enerLjie
hahilitt" et sont toujours les premiers s'lls s'ayit d'adopter,
ou d'introduire qnelques ami lioration inodeiiic.

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JIONTIJKAI.. TIIK MI.TIIOI'UIJ.S OF CANADA, ILLCSTli.VTKI)

C ROBII.LARD & CO.

PI'.OMIXKNT armiri}: (he relijitiic in;iMiif..i-tiiro
,111)1 mine nil \v. iters in tliis '.(■'lion <if tl
Mnntro;il IS the linn . rM.'-<r> f. l{..l.illMr.l \
nlTlco ami works ;iro !-iIii;itrii ;it liOy ft Aniirr
n(e;ulily inirpaMng tuni |iin-|>iTt'U8
biisincK.H wii.s .«tiiblisho(i in ISSli Mr. ^ _
C. Knbillarti, iicinj* the ii«'tivp iind
Mr, E. Miilliiou lh« ^il(*nl piiilrMT.
Mr. HulHlhii.l h;i8(i:ut loug<-X|..-
riiMifp, iui'l is an ixpprt in tin-
mnnnfacturo of an alc.i w iilcrs. Tlu'
prpmises (irrnpipti r"rM|iri«p ufjui-
riiMia two Hlnrv 'inil l)ii>Pin('nt lniil
ding I'JUv-llHVet. ill Fize. tlip Tasi
ment Itfnii? .IfVntcd tn ptorj^T tli^'
first fl<n«r to iniinufii.-Iiirinir, :in>l
th'xrn.iniin.M.r :ilsn tn>tMr;i^.'. Th--
factory irt fully Mi|>i'lif<l with tin'
Intcjit iiniimvi'ij iip|i:initn-, ni;iili
inery !in<ft npiiliiinfi'S i'|tcritt(*l hy
sU'iiin p.'wor. MtTi- 2.')Fkillt"l hiiii'i^
lire f<iii-l;intly i'tihiUivimI whn inin
(Hit Ijirm* <|ii;int it ii';4 i>t i in_'<T ji If,
Sim1:i w;itt'r. t'iiior. H",,! l.fei, lir ^.'''r
Bopr,Minpr;ilwiihTf;,etP. Thp;;ui..jM»t'
.■\|ps<rs C. H..hill.ii.i.V('n.arehi:rlily
|iri;p'l liy all i"Vi'i<i.(', failn>riati"l
w itor;< an ii.'-.nint <.t llicir iili'.iliti
frcp'lnm ff'trn a-lul Ipratit'ii. iii"i llif
(;ipa( i)iianlily of Citlmnn' iiii^I ^ni-
wirli whii'ii tlipy aiiM'har^ed. They
|iriiin[ttly fill nrdi'is :it tho lowi'-t
jtds-iibli! prii'(»fi, an<i Milady iiuiny
fif the loading; dm jii^ists i'l'iili"' til. nt- 1 -
bi'ti'l k*'p|M>r>" jrrnipn nnd miIutv in
tbfrity jindits viiMHiy.andlhfii ti;, n-
n\y<> PMi'lids lbl"il;;li-.iil lhi' rinxill

OPsofLiuebpi'iinc! nnt;irin TliU"nl|inI
"f thn wnrks is IJUO dn/on b'trli-
daily.

Mr. Hohillard whs burn in Lnval-
If in, (.^ti»?bp>', iiixl wa.^ Inriuri ly
(MiL^aj^pd In the ^rioi-pry bu^iii'' — .

Hi! IS vt'ulvAy knnwii fur h\-* fiir'„'y
and Ptrit't iiitet;rity, and i- a
|i<i|)ular niiMiibt>r id' tbi.> (^h.-mibrp dii
('umnuTi'tt nnd al^oof^t. Jn-inpli h,
St. Poter'fl and the Artinati Cariudiun S<>i-ii>t

Mr. K. M:ithleu, the filent jiartmtr.
Lnchpniio and i= a |.u|iiilir whoU---
in Mnntrpal.

<.f M.da
rity i.f

. IVh. M'

, Thie

niainrials in tho ninnnfnctnro of their goods, which are
general faVMntc-i wherover intro<Jiiocd owin^ t" their nup«-
riority, llnvor and in'rin-ii- niprit".

Th«» olVni' is lintdy IiLU-d u|., uud tliu iieli 'lfli-|.houe
oalt is 6IU^.

wino

nuti
nicr

VP ot

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Mfssrs. 0. KoMIUrd .v Co. ii-o imly (lie liiic-l :>imI I.i'»I

O ROBILLARD&OIE.

I'A ilLIK uii I ■'''11, I;i innniif ictiiu' )!.' >uilii«, Umgor iilft,
l-.Mi Min.'iiU'-pI.'.. ilcj.M.M. (Miiiliilhinl.V Cu. .|ui o»t
yituf ;iii .\... lioil nio .■^t. Aiulrt'ii IiMijiiurw iironro^vc ot

ileveimi' Bi |tiu!>|HTo i(ii*i'Ilo otii)iliHU (iOtJirlliMiH'iit 2.^

ou»ri«r« .■oinpelenU et tuiK lei jeurs 1290 daiuainei ».
buisfiiim g:i7,oii>L-> filcut ili' I.Mir i-l;il.ji.-si.iinMil, Lo.-
iiBS.KiisMPiil MM. C. I.nbilliir.l 4 K. .Matbiou. 1,|. premior
k lino iji iri.li' os|i. ricn.'i- ii est ud exiicrl U.iin l.i mannfii.--
luro (Ifs c'iiHx f^azciiset.

l.''n- iiuliers cjui Dnt min liimen.iinn
li^ -lOil;;!! pioUs c<init,reiiuent (lotix
.■tagoy L'l iin eiiiis sol. I,a emis ii.il
c( li.(|i'ii.<i(.mo (^ln;(e «ont a'lopt.'-s n
l'iriim:i);asin.ngo et la premier Al:i
iii.'iniii.i.'iiire.

l.fs uni.li.iriitiiinH et m.ioliinerios
^ pliiM luiijerni" soBlon foneiiim
neinciit par It vapeiir, et les soila«,
),""^'er all', giri;?or beer, eidre, rnot
lii'cr eauxmiiluiul.et,'. sunt prnparfei
I't e'Dl)i>utoiil.;es, hear marchaii
■life est appnVi.'O p;ir tons aeaiise
'In leiir prrpara'.i.iri Uo b'l.r bi.n
t'"ul. t,e< orUrcs fniit |iriiiiiptcincnl
i'X"'iil''n et aux plus ba-i prix ilii
inanhi' et lour rlieiitiro fo coinple
panni |e< nii'illciirs hotel:-, pharnia-
'le-'iipn-iors eti'. lie eetle ville et des
ili.inin.s et leiir eiimiiierco A niisai
line (•raiiclB cxteiisiuu ilans t'lute la
l'ri'\iui.u ,|c (Jui'bi'i; it il'iinlario.

Mr. H"hill,ird e.'l iic ii l.avallrie
ot flit peii'lapit |'lii>iuiir.s anmes (i:in-

■'' ' II''-' il epi.-eries et e-l reciinnu

'■"iiHii-! unh"iMlnoi'iier|;i'|uei'l inti'gni
ite-'l Mil iiieinbru ilo la Oli.iinliie de
('"iiiciieri'ii «-t de« (iiieietr.,.. ,St. Ji..se|,|,
."^t. I'ierro et ilu.'i Arti-'saiis.

Mr. E. Matliieu gun asKooi^ att
natit lie Kaohenaie et e^t uii i::ar-
eltalid en gros .lans le.* viu!!.

iM«B!. C. HiibillarJ A Cie, ne ne

»«rT«nt lie ini«!riniiT de proniii're ela^iie pour Inur mnnu-

lii-lriiuotleur- l.'iaoiig "'iiit 1'.'. plii* favrites fl caime

d» leur eup' riiiiili'Ht autre" iiii-riten.

I.o fl' pbono Ilell N'l, (11)02 est en ennuei'tion ttvue lour

biireiin

M(i\'ri;i;Ai. 'iiik Mi.rKiii'tii,i> <ii i\s.\\<.\ ii.i.i's'i'i;.\ii:i)

MICHAUU, LEPEBVKB & Co.

aai

n'.iir-

\\\\ iiii|inrl;uui' <if lli« Ijiiiit hikI >1iii(! iriilu>- ||

In III

H'liy 1(1 Moiilical finiiiil ho oVficstiiTUildl
IK'ic arc I()r;iU'(l tlio li'iwlirii; limi^rs ot' tlio kiml
ill llio l>(Piiiiniiiii !iiiil jiriiiiiiiK'iit juikhi^ tin'
iiiliiilior is llie widely iiiiil favoialily known Imii^i'
iiC .\Io>.--r!<. Mii'liMii'l Li'li-livi(> A; (!ii. wliosc cxlcii-
-ive I'aolory is so (■cnlially localfii at ihu ciirncr
III' .^['.llU•alnl and IJoliin hIii'i'Is

Tlio liiisiiii'ss was tciiindfd by Jfi . F. Micliiiud
some sixteen years aj;(i, and lie eai ly develn|ied
II II inrisiiiiii^ Irade, wliiidi lias sin-.-o leniiinil
repeated enlari^enients of laiilitit-.

Tlio liiiiiilini.' nnw oeeiipied lia-- recently" had
to ho i^really eiilari;i'd hy an addilimi .'1(1 leel hy
<>(), Iho preseiil |ireini-e-> heint^ Till teet hy 100 in
diiiieiisinns, and three slories in height, siihstaiil-
ially eonstriieted of h. iok.

Tho tiini have ei|iii|i|)e(l it Ihroui^liotit with
the latest |iii|iroveil iniudiiiiery and ii|i|ilianees^
iiMdmlin:; tl.o host machines for )ie;;f;'iii;r, sewini;-,
turns \e.. all run hy steam imwei'. Alioiit Vl't
hands tin I steady einployinent and the oiit|iiit of
the taitorv averaijes -10 i-a^esa week, a speeialty
heini; made of tine and niediiini eiades of liools
and -hues lor men ladie-. misses and (diildi'en.

The |iarlnei's devote (do<o personal alleiitioii
to all the proees<es ol niamifaetiiring, and tho
factory is a noted one thioiii;hiHit, attractiiii,'
attention hv reason ot the order and system
niaintaiiied, Only the he-t iiiialil}- ol'leatlier and
skills, liniiii,'-, lindiiii;- \e,, are U~ed here, while
the styles incliidoall the latest novelties lor each
sea-oii.

It is the talk ol'the tradi'. that this lioii-e (piotes
|)rices which eaniiot he duplicated eUewhere.
riiero are seveial rea-ons lor this, one i> the
earefiil iiiireha-iny: of leather, and f;ood systeni
ill factory itc., and another important, one, is
t hat the linn does not employ travellers, hut sells
direct trom the warehouse to the dealers. This
enahles M M . Mlrliand, I,elidivre \ ("... to l'w:'

I 'livers the heiielit ol' the money saved hy liaviii:,'
no travellers, and with sinh splendid ;;o(ii|s a-
tlie>e the dealer call always have a lloniishin;^
trade, and at snili low rice-, _L;ive hai;xain-
iinaltainahle elsewhere.

M Miidiaud i- a strict hiisiness man, and a
i'eiii;;niy.ed aiillioril\' in the hoot and shoe in-
ihislry. Jle is one of the most cnterprisin;; and
proi^iessive liieii in the trade. Si is ,M. (i. Lefeli-
vre, fiiineily ot' the old tiilil ot Lefehvio Freres fi.
Co. shoe nianiil'acturersol'.laeipies-(!aliier street.
He IS a yon iif^ and practical maniilai'tiirer. M. .\.
LaniherL is a yomii;' Im-iness man ot ahility, Im-
imrly ii tr.iveller in the hardwai e trade, and an
active inemhei- ot'the dominion Travelleirt A-.
sociation. .Iiihhers and ilealers w ho s.ek Iho hest
made j;oo Is at the tiio-t ineder.ite jeiees, cannot
do hotter than place their orders with this res-
jioii-ihlo lioii~e, which is without any e.Kee|ition
the leader in its line, and is jireparcd to oiler
such snli-tantial induceiiii'iits in every line,

MICHAUD, LEPEBVRB & Cie.

N' lie saarait trop <<\ahior rimportaiice de
riiidiisl no des chaiissures a .Montii5al. On
y v.iil les plus tji'aiids elahli-someiits du
;j;eiire en t' inada, an pri'iuier rani; se troiive Tim-
p' 11- 1 an to mannllietine de MM. .\!i, hand. Ijefehvro
A Cie., si avantaijenseinent conniie ot sitne can
eniii lies rues Alonlealni et Kohin.

("el to niaison I'lit fondee ]iir .Mr. !•'. .Michaild.
il y a jiliis de It! ans el do- le dehiit ce del iiivr
lit an coinineii-e 11 nis^ant, ipii ii'a fail ipio pro--
peier depiiis, ii (■(• point (pi'il a 1 illii aiirainiir la
mainifaeliire pmir lepundie a la demande de -e.s
prodiiits, Tmu dcrnii^iemeiit encore, on y a ajoii-
t.' lino ralloni;o ih' "iOn.'IO pieds et ello se troiive
a\iiir aiiioiiril'hin lllll\.")0 pied-. Ci'st line lieile
con-truetioii en luiiiuo solido haute ilo '.i
eiaee-.

Ije- miniifaetiirii'rs v on( instalh' les niachine-

iies le> iiiciix jierlectioniiee.-., ^Viiir cheviliei,
londre, etc., le tout 'iiu Jiar la vapour, i'jnviron llii'i
oiivrierseloiivriiire-y troiivonl an travail )ierina
iieiit el la prod lie lioii at lei lit line moyeiiiiedi' 40
(■ais-esdo( haus-un•^dive|•ses|)ar^olllaille. On y
fait uiio speoialiiode.stdiMiis.-uros lines el de qua
'ill' moyeiino pour homines, teinmes, enf.ints

Les assoeiei se sunt fail mio re^ie do survcil-
ler ou\--nieines les ilill'ereiits prm ed<?sdo lahriea
tioii et lour manufactiiri^ Joiiil paiioiit il'iiii graml
reiioiu qn'tdle s'est siirloul aii|uis par I'ordre et
le hon -y>tonioqii'oll y maintieiit. IN n'eniiiloieiil
ipie desciiiis, de leie qiialil^ et loins chanssllio-
eoinpreiiiionl tout ee qii'il yado pins iioiivean a
cliaiiue saisoii. C\' t iiii fail roooiinil siir lo mar-
(lie quo les j)ri.>{ de celto maisoii no so reiieon-
treiit niiUo part, iiilleiirs, ot cola pour |iliisieiirs
raisoiis, entr'aiit i c- I'l caii-o dil urand soiii appor-
te dans I'aidial ilii ciiir el de ro.xcelloiiL systeme
ma in ten 11 dons la nianidactureel aiis.-i parieqiii'
la maison n'omploie pas d'airont'. vovaf^eiirs mai-
ipi'oii y vend direotomont anx detailleiirs. .\LM
.Mil hand, Lefidivre cV Cie., lout ainsi lienelieiei
leiiis clients do r/'pai-i^'no do 1 1 i oinmissinns quo
lesaiitres marchands |i,iioiit i lours ai,'onls, el
;;i:ioe a la (jiialito do lour mandiandiso et a lours
pri.x, le delaillour pent au:;inoiilor rapidement
sa elienti^lo el liii oll'rir di's avant:ii;es qii'on lie
saiirail renoont ler aillour-'. Mr. ^M i-liaud est iin
homine d'allaires et cuiupoteiil dans son com-

IllereO, '

(' 0-1 nil do no- lioiiinio- les plus eiilrepronanls.
do iiieino Jlr. (i. Letohvre de I'anoioniio maison
J. filivre Fieres \ Cie., tiihricant de chaii-suris.
,Mi. A. Jjamhort i?tail aiitrelliis dans |e comtueieo
do ferroiineries, ineinlire do I'A— ncialioii de-
Viiyai;ours du C'anada. Les marchands en irros el
ileiailloiirs en (|uetede man haiidi-es <!<; ler. ([iia
hie a lies pri.'C modeids, no peiivent lliire iiiieuv
i|iioilo coiitier lours ordres a la mai-on Aliihaml
Lol'ohvre A; Cie., qui est sail- conlredit line de-
plus iniporlanles do oo j^eiire en colto ville, et qui
ollro d'aii--i ;,'raiiiln avaiilai;-es.

332

MuNTliKAL, I'lIK Mi/I liiil'uLIS ol' iANAiiA 1 J.l.lSTUATKh.

tli'jir iiiiiiual ^:lk'- i> ciiii'mUtiiMc.

Mr. I'l'i'HiriiMiiit'. IS diK' <>t tlic li'iidiii:; iiU'iii
I PC r- (if tli« (^IkuiiImt .ilCoiiiint'rcri df Moiil it:iI.

t'luot Otliii' : IVIl 'rclfpl o 8141.

T. Prefontaine & Co.

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^J^T^ni', Luiiil'cr Im.-iiios is one that raniiot

J [ Ik' >ur|i:i^sri| liy iiiiyilllic iiwi~l iiiijiur-

[(iji ! r tiint liiaiicluHofcomnierco ill Mmilieal.

' 7T.i It i:4 sulistiiiilialiy ii iialidiKil iiuliistry,
and a'ii(iiii< tlio lea<iin:; tinns in ihi.t
line mo Mossrs. T. I'l iJHniialno k
Co., wiio IciH')) always ill iluir ox-
tonsivo viiiils a ciioii c assnit-

lU'iit of Pine, SiiiiHf. IfiMnlnik,
Lalli, Siiiii^lo-, liaidudoil IuiiiIti-
and linilicr, it'-, <'i' i.'Vfiy qiuililj

kll'l <lillK'lls|llu.

'I'lirir iioadiiuai'ti'i-s arc cnilrally
loraleil al llio coi-nor ol NapoliMii
aiul Tracoy siu'Ol~, in ilu' town of
Si. ("i.iu'^omlc. Till! linn was .-lar
ti'd liy -Mr. 'I'on^saml I'lOlontainc,
In ISS 1 ami onnilinioil liy liiin nnlil
IS!*!, wiiOTi lie cull red inio part
ncr-liiip witli M-. II. r. iUii;oiiin.

Mr. I'li'l'iiilaiiu' is oiu' of oiir i,M-
r-1 Ininlior dealers, l-'rom ISTl lo
IWSl, lio was doiii;; a tionri-liiiii,'
liiisines>, ill tlic fa~l end of the city

of >fn|illcal.

.\|r. lioiirLCoiii'i was fcprinei Iv in i1m> wel

known lirni of lioiiigoiiiii \ Tloliaiili, also iuin- •"•

her merclianls. I'aiini k's liranclu's do comincno les jiltis im-

>U'»rs. 'P. Prefontaine iV; To. Iia\"e liiinlioi' ]iorlanti'.-i dans la villo <le Monl rdal il n'y u Jias

vanis alionl 21)0. (Mid .-iinare feel in area al llie do iilii-- ieinarc|Ualile, et radicaleinent C'anadie!)

Laeiiinu (.'anal, and lliis onaMes ihein lo ealer (jue foiili do liois do servli'e. Nous leinarcinon'

lo llie ino-l iinpoi lani Irade. ami lln' ainoilnl o|' |iarini le> jiriiicipale-- niai-ons aelivenioni en.

f^au^es duns eetto ini|iortanle in iuslrie cello do
.\IM. T. rr^tbntaino I'c Cie, dont rassortiineiit
eoin|ireiid; I'in, Kpinetle, I'lnelii', Lalles, Har-
dean.N, Buis francs, elc. do lonle iiualites el di-
inon.-ions en (iiianlil^ consiildralile,

I><'iir biiieau.K jirinei|ial est Hiliie com den i iio.s

Napoleon et Traci'v, Sto-Cun(5f,'ondo. Celto flori.

sante maison d'alVaires fut fondue on 18S1 pai-

il. J'lofontaiiu', qui l:i coi diii>it jiixju'en Jiiin

1>01, loixjii' •i'as-oeiat Al. Jioin-

goiiin. M. I'lefontaino est un de.s

lilnsvienx eoniinei eanis dans cetle

indiistrio, de IS" 1 a IsSl il laisail do

graiiile.s alfaii'es <lans la jiarlie Kst

««^,.<vi^r-- V■'.-

xs^^m'

-mf^'^'i,' ■" 'Vi „£Sr5IS?SZ:: rvft«'*>iirtt Na»'yi 'nr iii, .III ,i:i,; i:iiiii;i ii;i!, ii

do Montrt'al. M. nonigoin ctait aii-
trctciisdo la nnii~on Iden coniine
' ]iourgouin it 'J'liiliaull " anssi
inareliand do Imis.

-MM. J'lolonlaiiK^ out en leiirs

iiossossidll des Coiirs il liois d'elix'i-

i| Jg.'-J''**,; ., i-| roll 200.(100 jiieds earres lo loni;du

[j';"j|jji|;, lijjifillijjrj canal Laeliine, fo (pii leiir donnent

"•■^tS^E-

T. Prefontaine & Cie

lo plus {Tiand avantatco pour faire
leur ((nninerce.

I. ears ventes anniudlealleiiriieiil
un elolVre loii-ideralile.
^,^^. _ _ M, I'lefontaino e>t tin des prin-

cipalis luemliio do la cliainliro de
coinmorce do Montreal.

lluioaii principal : Hell li'lepliono N'u. SI II.

MONTREAL, TllK MKTHOI'OLIS ul' CANADA. ll,IJSri!ATi:i).

;i:;:t

A. DUBOIS & CO.

MANM-KACTlHKItS I'V

u!) Ki\<i siiiri;!'.

mucliinery known lins liccii iiiU'diluci'd, wliilo

llio jir'ojirii'toi-- I'Xcrrisc a ])('rsi)ri;il sii|i('i'vi>.iiiii

Till' t;ii'i(irj- lia^ a (•a|ia<ily of t'idrii Si) tn 10(1

ca.-i's wi'uklv, ami tlio^ouls are in iloiMaml willi

lliu licst (•la>s dClraili', lliMiii::lii>iit tlic D(iniiiiii'ii

ami Xt'Wiiiiimlland. (Quality is ovor I in' llr-l

HE lii">l ami sIhm" iniliistry iil'tlic MctiD- i'on>i(li'iali(in willi Mi'sm's. J)iilHiis & Cn.. llicy

( polls sianiis i<f.nii(l lo noMo. In il^ si'li'ct tlicir loallior, skins ami limlini^s willi llic

'■'■ raiiiilicaiions, its iirodnct is ]iroLiMlily iilmosi care ; tlicir lasts are tnio lo llic corroct

A. DUBOIS & CIE.

PA It Ml li'« iiianilfacdiricrs (|(i cliaussiin's dc
Monirt^al. st- Iroiivi'iil anjniii'd'liui MM, A.
hulnii, ^V: Cii'.. ;•!» nie Kin'i;.
Liiii' niaimfai'liiro qui iic(ii|n' 4 olai;i's do 40 x
1 111 )iiods, est jioiirvii di's liiacliincrics |cs iili.s
iiodiTin's, ft I'sl iin liindt'lc, i ("Uiso de sa |i:ir

■■'". ./ tlip most cxti'nsivLdy disli'iliulcd of any hIvIcs, wliilu \voiknianslii|i and lini-li ar»' in lailo oriianisalion. I,a di-posilion ilos ddi'ailo-

^^■J lini' ol' manutiicliirod i^oods, and is lliiis every rc-jieet Jierlecl. nieiits e-l eoniiiui sin:; J.es Imreanx et le sli (d\

!\ most imiiortaiit I'actoi- in ]iromolinH; iji,. inni. 'I'lirv iire lliorou^lily jiraclieal, nndersiainlini; s"nl an ]'renner <!ia-i'. h'.ii deiixii'iiio ^'C Iroiivc

nieicial Mi|>renia<'y of this ^n'eal u..^^^,^ . t^uj^iMmM^ i'''^'^ - ■' ' - . , le i|i'|>:uleiiieiil des tailleiiis; an

In tnis ponneelion special men-
linn should lie made of Messrs.
A. l>iilioils and Co.. wliose exjie-
rieiiee and inaniila< liirini; facili-
ties stand niirivalled llirounliout
llielrade.

Their factory is situated at
No. It'.' Kin^;- slreel. and i- a lino
four story liiiildin^-. -Itl feel hy
110 in <limeii-ion--. The eslah-
lishment i- e(|nipp<'d in the
most lhoroii:,di. i-iodern m.-umcr
lliidii.iihout and is a model ol -Vs-
lem and iierfec! ori^anizalion.
The arranf^enient ot the deparl-
nieiits is as tolhiws : J'"ir,sl floor.
oftieo lind. stock; L'nd thi.ir, eiil-
tinjr I)e]it. ; ;{rd floor, tini-hiiii;
and holtomiiiL'; -Hli H'""'. ti'iini,'

troi-ienie le tini-sai,'e, el aii nua-
J trienie Ich folirniliires.

150 nuvners y sunt i>mploy('<,
et i-ont Mir la siii veiilaiice iiii-'ic-
lii;cii> lies liropriet.'drcs, (•( |a ,.
paiile de Iciir ln;iniiliict ill e est
(le MJi lilOi .-li^-cs parseinainc.el
Icurs liiiii idiamlises sonl en de-
nial. do par la ineilU'iiro (dasse
<racln'leiir~ de la I'liissaiieo e: dc
Tericnei've.

Jl.'iiH tolls lis de'ails cette
mai-on riionlre heauconp d(> ju-
^eiiiciil, et tinegramle ex]jerien-
C-e des iillaires, el leiirs jirodiiiis
)ieii\eiit soiiteliir la coiieiirreiice.
tiyant ^to ilans lo eonimeree de
cdiaii-suics pendanl do lioni-
reii-cs annt'cs.

AIM. A. Piihois ,^- rie (Iioisis-
8ent leiirciiir et foiirniiures avec

;,,,,, ,„,wi.i i, , ■ - , le plus d'alteiitiou (lossihle. leuis

deid. Ill every di'tail, this factory shows tlio overy detail of the hiisiness, and are ino\efy ^lastiques (inni de (jii:ilii6 superieiiio et le piut
exercise id' Koum'l jiidirment and of groat e.qier- way lit led to eondiicl a great, and lloiii-ishi iig lie tail jias detain i Iciir niairhamli-o dont I'oii-

riiiec liml the pi'odiiet fully su.stains the high trade,
reput'iition of the proprietors, enjoyed hy them. Tlio fii

Tiaiic et le tini est paifail khis (oiis i-a|iporls.
eputiition ol ine propneiors, ciijo>i-m l.^ uuni. j. mm firni i~ unnsually well ]ire]iared to con M.M. Diihois & ("io Kiuit, piepaies ii faiie tin

thoii'diloiii; years ot hiicce^sful ho i! and sho') din't this industry u| a scale of inereasing i^iicei'is de leiir enlreprise, ot tons Icsmaii hands

nianutaeluriiii''. niiigiiitnde, eonlidoni ot giving the iitmo>t sali~- de ehaus^nres uiissi liieii ipio lo mihlic saiira re

the present firm employs iijiwards r.i' l.'iO faelion, hoth to llie dealer and the wearer as to " connait re leiirs iiiarqiies. et h'lir 'ssiiror iino tdi-
li»nds • all the improved shoe maiiiiliietiii ing prices and qiialily -i enlele (jiii n'aiira pas d'ej,'ale iV .Mont real.

IsU

.MoNii;i:.\i„ riiK .\ii:ti;<>1'oli.> or canada, illi'stuatku.

Chs. Desjardins & Co.

^■'III'. name ol Desi-Miiiiihiin^ btiiMiu- iKilionally pro-
^•Jn iniMil in i-iiiHu-i-M( 111 Willi tin- whcilrsal.- ii'id retail
t trade in hiwli ^■las^ lial^, caps and fur ij...i(!- nl' a I
descriptions and to day llie liniisc idMcsM.s. Cnarits
Oesjardins ami Company, is the
leading one in Montreal ami in l^ict
in the DominioTi di-\oted to iliis
branch of trade. The business uas
established about 2oy ear sanol>\ Mr.
I'esjardins in the piesent desii.dile
localion No IS37 St. Catlieiine St
and has now come to be the rec-
ojjnized Cetitral Kmporinm lor tine
furs, hats, caps, \c. It is a
substantial three story nnd base-
inent building, IO;i I'eet bv Us in
dimensions, most handsomely
lilted up with fine hard wood tabi
nets and showcases nnd til roiiL' lion;
the whole establishment the ili^|.la>'
of furs, fur goods, etc., is iiiuiiies-
lionahly liie finest in Montreal Mr
I)esjardins is the most cajialtle anil
ex(H'rienced merchant in his line
ami being a iliiect importer and jier-
sonnlly doing alibis own buying,
IS enabled to olTei subslanlial in-
dncement't as to prices and (pia'niv
which cannot be duplicated eUe-
where. I ie crosses the Atlantic everv
M-ar lor the purpose ol biiyim; in
the markets ol I'ari-. l-omlcni
Leipzig and Momcow. r.nd selectim;
.-dl the collect lashionable styles
which he is alwa\s the litsi lo
display inspiingand lull. I li. .o
langeinent ol the defiaitineiits i- as
lollows; i~i. lilt i- devoted to i;en
eral furs and hats rel'iil. with show-
cases full oi stylish iiats, caps,

inilltnery, and fine furs. The tiir garmente. tnc't a-
jackels. manlier, cape-. S:c, aie shown on seioiui ll.ii.
where ar;- all sizes in be^t Alaska Seal Skin. I'ei -laii
l.amh. Otter. Miiik.vVc. On tlii- llooi is al>o a large
stock ^f robes. In the work-shop, us hamis joeem-
liloyed.aml Mr. Desjardins manulactuies hat'-, fur caps,
coals and garment'-, and some idea ol' the niagnitiidi'

of this business may be gathered, when we state that
the linn carry n slock of upwards ol $400.0110,00 in
vahie, and do a business of enortnoiis magnitude, num-
bering the fir-.t fair.ilies of Montreal among their
pel inanent|ciishMneis. The snceess won li\ .Mi. ne^iar-
dins IS ilue to Ills stiictiy hi.inui .ilile, eiitei puMiig iie--

CHS, DESJARDINS & CIB ,

eminent parmi
s et en il^tail de-
es el lonrrures

(hods. No Old, motn eaten, on of date stock is ever
found on his shelves, on thf i>'Hlrdn. all is new, iVesii
and stylish. Ihiying with such judgment, and 01 large
quantities direct for cash. .Mi I>--jaidins is enabled
lo <|iiote prices that are below those elsewhere, while
all jjooHr arc perfect in inateriali, make and ftnihh.

f,\. nom de Hesjardins e-t de
i ' c -ux ip.l font le coiimieiie ei

cli.ipeauv de pieiiiiere classe, la-ipi
I'e toiit'-sdesciiptiouset anioiniriiiii .MessrsChs. Hesjar
iliiis \ lie., '-t line de celle qui occiipe le premier rang
dans Montre.il. Kntierement di ■
voues ilaiis cette hranche de i out-
inerce en gros et en detail M.
llesjardins ouvrit son ita'ilisse-
ineiit il y a 20 aiis dans le niagnili-
que magasin (lu'il oc« upe encore
aiiuellement au iNo 1^,(7 rue Ste-
C alheriiie el deveiui depuis, un des
pins grands eiitie[nSts et iles mieux
assoi lis dans celle ligne la biilisse
se compose de ^ eliiLjes doiil les di-
mensiims ihi .-ouli issemeiit sont de
Iii'Mj^ pieds et il'iin tiiii pail. lit.
M 1 lesjardinsesl un des niarehands
h-s plus ex|ieriiueiiies ilans sa li-
giie dimportateiiis direct des au-
ties pa\s, tons les ans il traverse
1*.\ lantiqiie pour laiie ses achats
snr les man lies de I'aiis, l.omhes,
I.e pzig et .Moseow etc., et
tall iu\ des plus beaux clioiv
lie maichandisi s pour les modi s
dii pi irteiiips it (raiilomne. le ler
I ,i:;e est noiir le comrnerce genc-
lal des hiurriiies et chapeaux au
det, 111. dans le 2tiie <!tage se Irou
\e les peauxtle t»iutes grandeurs le
Motitun lie Terse, (seal), Loiures,
etc, dans le ,liiie <5tage est 1'. teller
oil Ton emploie I.;5ouviieis ocni-
pcs a laciinlectum ih s cliaptaux
liis.pies ,-n rourriire habits el \ele-
iiienls de lout genre.

Mr. I)esjardins doit A son esprit
d riitnprise et i son inattaquable
l.oiior.ibilile dans les aflaires, son
giaml siiccfs. Les marchandises
si'iit renouvelli'es tons les ans.
lenient estime parmi les homines d'alTajres
et aiissi tin des memlires actifs ile
1 1 Ciiambre de Commerce, citoven nimah!e cherchant
ei toiite occasion i promouvoir les iiildiels des habi-
tants de Montreal

11 est e
anglais et lianvai

MONTliEAL, THK METKOPOLJS OK CANAL»A, ILLUSTKATEU

335

OLIVIER lilMOOBS.

fHK va-i ixl It lil llie bmli^n^ op«r«tioii« in
MoMiioul and throughout the ProviiHV.iri-Mt. ^ n
con.staiitlv gr(iwiiii» ilimaiul for the hiyhi st
quHhIyiil I-iiiii' In vicwi'linf , lot yraMfs hi'itig
offiiciJ lur (.ale, it ii> of value to the niblic to yivi; »uiiie

mcurate iiifcn in:ition n> to

lh<L ixtensi^^f li'iic hminiK
biisinii.»of Mr Lm'oueii, the
Kaiiing mamilai Hirer in t a-
naila of the very lii.;hi:(.t
uradi- lit V'"'' tnow while
liinc M l,im(ii;es ehtahlishcd
this biiMiienii IS ^ear^ aLO
Riulcany Kei un-.l fur Hi' pmi-
(hict, lliL- iiiitii.naKi' iil H'S
IcailiiiK'nii'^'''''-' iiiaMin- an I
Dnrklini'i" "■ .'■iiiiilital aiiJ
vicinitv. Hf naii M ri-|ifatc'!-
.y enliirjje hi» laiiiitif ;., iiiid
four years as!" reiiiovid lo
his pretent location. N ■ .177
rnpiiiean roa>l whore his > :i.il!i
Cover an area of 500x100 hi t.
Merc Mr Linione- has erected
loiir iimneiiM' k.li ■. eacli (ine
burning 40,1.00 \h-. o( p. no
.inie '.iiT ila> 'rhisi- kiliin
arc ol moJirn ihM;;n and
eiiniptnenl, the larMi ►! and
best of llieir kind m thei ily.
Mr Licii(n;<» 8ei-iiii.'» hl^ sup-
ply of limeslcMie from Ihi- 1.1-
inou» beds at St Michi I. nme
miles (10m Montre.il. He
owns and operaifs lar^e
quarries there, ami has the
advantage of the (iiiest linic-
stone in the llniiiiiiion for
Ihe purpoi-esof lime buinini{
The features of ins liim- are
strength, qi ick setiin^ in
mortar or piaster, and won-
derful adhesivequalities. No

such a pure or wliite lime as this can be found in the
inaikel. and bricklayers and stone iii.i-.i ns t;n .it!v ^re-
for it. Mr. Liinoues was born a* .St Michel, and has al-
ways been actively eni;ag(d in this iiuln-lry. and isthe
rtrnjrnized leadini; aiitliorilv then in. His abilily.ener-
gv »n(l skill are the basis of his success in this staple
branch o( tilde, and his methods retain fot hinitheen-

tire confidence of the comfnercial and financial world.
Ti,e lime produced by bini is recognized by tlie leading
bu rder sol Montreal as the liest the \' have ever used, »nd
its tales .ireaniiunlly enlaryi'ii;. I'urch.iseiscdn lullyrely
on ,NIr. I^trnoges per ni.inenlU' iimmtfiiniiig the highest
siniidard of enelii.ncc

OLIVIER LIMOQES

uraiil niiiihredc lutisses en constructions, siirtoiit
.1 Montreal et meine dans tnute \.\ pr,,vii.ce in- font
^ qii'accroitie les constames dfni.indes po'.ir la chaux
le premiere qualiti'
Vii les qualities infcrieiires qn'cm olfro »n vente, I'int^ret

du I iiblic drn.and,' qu'on lui donne quelques informations
i«*' les LOiiiiiiii p.ir excniilt: riiiunsnsi; cuuiii crcede chaux
<lc .\I Limoges le luiiiu, ,tl iimiiiI ictii ier, tn Canada, de
la nieilleure, la plus pure et I.1 jiiiis bUnclie cliaiix que Ton
puisse ,l-virer. .\l I.i in..^e tl.ibli s.iit ce coiiiiiierce il
}■» Jj i..^ et peu «pr4» il 5 ei,iit asMir* le jiatro-
nage des principaux entre
prcneiirs ;nac,ons et bri
.juelieis de Montreal et des
cnviions. Son comnierce s'ac-
ciut si rapideiuentcpic 4 ans
Sjies il dciiKjiLigcait an lo-
cal actiiel No 477 Clieinin Pa-
pint-aii. .Ses coins cuuviiin uue
supeilieiede 500X 'oopieds. Ici
M. l.imoges a construit 4 iin-
nienst-s fuurneaux, cli.icun hrii-
le 40.000 livres de pure cliaux
par jour. t,"es fimrncaux s,>nt
d'liii style tout nouvcau et son
< pupce, tout ce qu'il y a de
nucu^ de ccite sorte dans l,ici
I^. yi, I.iiuoges sassmi; sa
'I i.inlile neci -sane ile picire .i
i!;.uix des faineiix III, de Si
Mitlicl, nciif i.iillos de Mont-
real. II possc.le it travaille la
dei^randesc.iitiercseta I' a van
t.iue d'tn e\tr,ure la phis Iwlle
1 irrre a cli.uix de la I'uissaiK j.
l,es 'pialiii s de sa cliaux boat
1.1 r.iicc, et l.i viti s,e avcc la
•,ii' Icon poit la placcrennior-
liei (,u pl.'Ure, son adiidrahle
adhdience. .Viicuncchaux au-si
pure, aussi hlaiiclie ipie celle ci
ne luul-rlie tiouvoe sur le
niaiclu 1 1 lesliriquetiersi I ma-
sons la preferent a toiile autre,
M. r.iiuuges n'aquit a St Mi-
chel et flit toujoins acliveiiient
occupc dans celle in.lustiie et
est recoiinu comineiin des ]ilu,i
exp''-i iMieive d.ms cette li^ne. -Son imiiien<e succ6s est du -X
sun iialiihic e' s.in Anergic, s;i coii,iiiite dans le coiunierce
lui a olilenii Tentiirc Cunfiance de la classe financii'Te et
ronuiicrciale. T.cs aclicleur.s peiivent conipt, r inti^renient
sur Mr, Limoges Coniine ayant toujours tn mairu la nieil
leiire cha'ix

iSQ,

JIuNl'liKAl,, 'I'lIK .\li:TI!<tl'ULlS oF CANADA, II.I.I 'S ritAl'SD.

JOSEPH ROY.

'/MW 1 1 H l'll^illO!*^l of tlio i.!iiiilaiy jilumbcr nml
J. I ^ii-tiUt'i', IN Olio iviiniriiLi^ ciiii>iili.'i!il'l"
■^1 ' y »'X|ifiiL'iioo:iiicl .-killiii its ^l•i^■lllili(•a|l|lli•
''■J_^^ ciitiiiii, tiiid \>* ri.'|jiv!*fiilt'(i ill Mciiirii'»l

'V" ''y ll"ll" t*" Wt'.. ll^ Mr. .I()>(')>1| li'>,V,

wli.iso Htoio i< located u( (ISl Si. T.iiwiTiici^ SI.

'ri'.ii biisiiics.s wii.i I'stiilili.-lu'il in ls>.'i \'\ .Mr.
Roy, who is lnf.'lil3' t'ii(li)iHi.'<l Cur tlio »uin.'riiii'itv
of liirt worit (ly Icudiii!^ Iiiiildi'i's
and )H(>]ioity owiioiv. llis tstmi' i.^ ^

tilted iij) with cvoiy eonvciiionii', i
and ho Ivocjis (•oii>t;nilly on hand
lead and i.un ]>i|)e, ^inks. wa~h ha-
.sin.-i, bath luh.s, water cIo.-cIh, hheel
lead and tin, faiicet>. gus uiid hleair
litliiigs, etc.

Jly niakeh a hjieeialiy of flttiiiic
il]) hathsaiid siiiU>. eoiineetintcileree-
livo ]ililiilbiiit<, and ]ireventin..;' tliu
e!<eu|io of iio.\i(ius ga>e.s into hiiild-
ilii^s and <!wi'l!in^r-.

Kstimatos are liiriii^lied ami eori^
traetM entered into lor the |)hiiiili*
int;, ventilatintr, lighlini; ami lieal-
iii}^ of buildings in a ^^t•lenti^H• man-
ner, and the Irado i.s ehielly l'"al,
while tlio ](riees t'oi- all wcjrk ;lio
extretnely iii>t and moderate. .Mr.
Ifoy ia iho nianiifariiirer of tin)
P.dented Kitelien Fnrnaco for Col-
leges, etc., which \!i now iiM'd iu
Iho Villa Maria Coiivenls nt Tlireo
Rivers and Moniriral, Convent in liondon, Out.,
and likewise in iho lirincijiai ennvents und in|.
leges in Canada. He has l;ii:>ly done ti largo
amount ol ))liiinhing for St. .lolm |ja|itisto Col-
lego, St. Henri Aeademy, Hotel do Villc, Hi.
Henri, etc., to the enliro Katislaetion of jiatroiis.
Toii tir.st ela.ss workmen are eonstanliy employ-
ed, and all work is eaiefiilly Kiipervised i)y .Mr.
Rov, who is greatly I'esjiceted for his .-itriet jiro-

bilv.

Mr. Roy U ii nutivo of Montreal
liopular ineinhei' of the Artisans Canadu

Hiul II

I'll .So-
eiely, and (d' Si. I'eter ami St. Jo>e|)h soeielie^.
Tho I'ati'nt R;ingo is also in uso at Windsor,
Out., London, Out., Toronto, (tnl., and u laiL'n
liadehiisbeeii eoiitriieted t'orlorS|iiiii;; 1804. it has
ilownwarcl and hori/.oiilal lines, jirevenl ing all
(smoke Iroin ascending upward, thereby keeping
'jverylliing clean. \\'i\ eoniniend tho^ein want
A «aeh to wrilu— Jus. Ro\, USl :i\. Luwreneo »l.

JOSEPH ROY.

TR ni:ig:iMn el aleliei-- d<- M. ii'V -out sitil^'H
an >io. li^'l ino Si. lianrent. Jilabli iie-
, r pnin 1SS3 loinine plonibier, (criilantier,

co'.ivreili, etc., M. Roy & ku ho eider nmi
postlioii enviable jiarini Ics enlrepreiieiirs do
MontriSal. La ijiialiiiS dii travail sortanl ile sea
ttleliers a toiijoms (5le la. eauno do sea buucos, et

le» fonsti'iieteura dtfsirou.'c d'avoir do It) bonne
onvrago, suvoi.t lo ictronver li I'oceasioii. Son
mi.;asin est loujoiirs hien assoiti dann toiiles le
lonrniiures heivant an plonibiii;o les Iii\aiix do
ler ot de plonib, les bassins, bains, water I'losots,
lo ferblune, la l6le, uppareiU ■ gaz, eto. II liiil
lino sp(5eiabl(S ''ii po.-ago di'S lia'n-, oviers, la re
paiatiou des conneulion.s ddbetiielises dans le
|iloiiib;ii,'e. etc. l)cs eslinids wont fournis, et le-
coiiliats pour ])lom!iage, ventilaleurs, dclairago
et le ehaiiirago <b's bdlis-ei soul
Conduits d'liiio niaiiiero qui no lids-
80 lien idd-irer sons lo rapport wi-
niiaire, el hos |irix soul ties niodd-
i v6^. U est iiiis-i lo nianiilaclarier
j dii fanieii\ p' i-le do euisino hpdeial
i ' ' |ioni- les eoii.'igcM et couvcnis, el
Jcji aildela do <JO0 nut dtd vendiis
i'' tl po-^M, jiarmi lesipic|s.>-i) troiiveni
rilopiliil vSl. JoM'ph do WiipUor,
Out., I'llopital de.s <)r|dielini Si.
Jovcph, L.,||don, Ont , les So'iiiH du
l'iecicii.\ Sang do Toronto, les I >. -
nics do hi Congregation du eetie
villc, cle. Cello palente est eer
taineiiieiit Mipi'rl(>iiro A tout eo qui
11 dltS inveiiltS ju-i|iri < e jour, et c-l
lecoiinu jial' les nicilb'ili s expi'il'-
(■on line eo i|ii'il y u do lnicii.\ dan>
toiilo ht I'liis-aneo ct memo «u.\
Eial--riiiis, .M. luiy 11 iius>i I s tra-
vail. v: ilo plombago jionr lc> Colli^ge
Si. .Tcun H;.pli>te. IWcadtMiiie Hi.
Henri, I'llotelde VilledeSt. Henri,
pte., et foiitoH sea enlreprises oiii, doiind jjleiiu'
sat isfaetion. Dix Om i iers de prcmioro C'la:»o
sunt eons'aiuineiit employes - ms ^a direction.

M. Iioy est nil nieinbro populairo des t*ocii1lds
(les Artisans et de I niiion Si. i'iei lo et St. Jo-
.sejib, etest tii^s e>tinids de Ions.

Les pef-onnes (jnj aiiraient besoin do CO podU
perleetioii'K?, feiaieiit bien done nioltreon coin.
niimication avec M. Roy. (J8l nio St. Linirent.

MONTHKAL, THE MI';TI{0P(»I-IS OI' CANADA, IM.IISTHATKI)

337

Pelletier et Brosseau

CA mnison Pcnoticr & lircisst-au,
pl'imlK'Ufi, feiliantiers, cuuvrtuis
clc. iloiit Ics linmiiiiios et Ifs bu-
renuxsoiit silnisau Jvn. lofiruc Ptl.ouis
n'fst par resie en airiiri; il.ins Ks amiS-
lioiations nppoiltis i I' "r commerce
(lopuis c|MeIf|ues aiini'cs yar rajiiiliora-
tion ilcslnvniu saiiilairi'S anx maisons
pi ivi'i stout nussi l)iui (|ii'aiix ■^iniiHcs
cJiliccs. Ccs Mtssiiniis iiit niarclii-avcc
le I rni;reset le sutrcsqu'ilsoiit clilciuis
est iim.' pre live (le leur hiilal le dniis Ic
1 lomhaResanitaiie la vetitilatiimd'apn'-s
lesprim:ipes!.oii-nlifi(|\R>. lepos.ijjeiPap-
p:.ie.ls lie cliaill. (,'e atnu cli.uiiL- etc.
Celte niaison fut fundce en 1.SS3 par M \I. I.eclaiie c?"
Pelletier (|',ii en (Hit ccmiluit jusiiu'en 18S6 Im ,qiie l.i socit^te
chaiiKeact MM. GodfrDi I'ellcticret Ilciui Ur.,sseau en ont
pris le CdnliAle. Ces Messieurs sont des ouvntis piali.|ues
dans Idulfs les li;;nes el an couraiit dc ti'Ui Ics details Con-
cornanis leur (;enrc d'alT.iirc;,

Lcuis alelicn cumpienncut d'Mix <!tagi-s dc 20XII3 pieds
en dinuiihidn sont nuinis des nieilleuis apparci i et au dela
de Irente ouvncrs s'int cnnslnmnientemployi 5 a rcmplir les
rondHenkescomnianilesqii'ilsonten iiuiins et quei(|ues un'*
de leurs coittats feiont niieiix coiiriaitie riinporlance dc
leur elalilissemenl lis ont fait tout le ploml>a(je la cciviver-
tiiie etc, (111 College du Mont Sl-Louisdes 1- liies des Kcidc
Clir^tienne rue .Slieilinidke.

I.C rosatje des nppaieils de cliaufTage ct le p'ombagc dc
la tatliedia:e de Nallcylield I'. IJ. des ^uhses Si (..aliriel,
Ste r.iiyide, des i/yliscs siilvanles dans la rrnwnces de
()U(?t)ec, de liryson, de Slanlnid;;,-, de Klmcr, dc Krmruii,
ife Standfold, ret;lise St-Aiiloine de Munlieal I'.'iilise du
Sacri-C'iiur a Ollawa Ont. de la pri on de liiysun.du
convent de Lachine, et d'un (;iand mmiliie d'autns idilkes
ct riJsidcnces priv(5es. Ces Messieurs ne se serveiit q le de
inateriaux de prenii.' re clause et leuis ouvrages lie sont pas
surpass(?-i pour la diiiee et la qual'K;.

Leuis pri.\ sont i la poilee de toi.s etlenr assortlment en
magasin est consideiah'e en foiirnitures ilc p oinliajje, ap-
parcils 4 gaz et h \apeiir tuyaux en fer el en ploinb, eyiers,
water closets, zinc en t'euiPes, fixtures a gaz etc l.csoidre5
so.it prompteinent exi'cuies et avcc attention et le Tt-li-
phone Hell No 1S27 est en connection avec leur alc'icr.

M. Pelletier est ne 4 Quebec et M. lirosseau de La-
prairle P- Q.

Us furent tous deux h. I'emploi de MM. Dublnis & Cliar-

pentier et sont considcres des ouvriers de premiere class?.
Tous deux sont inembres de I'ordte Iml^pendant des
Forestiers et de la Societc^ des Artisans et M. Pelletier est
de p us inembre de I'L'nion St Joseph et M. lirosieau
■enibre de lA-ssociation des I'loin biers

A. L. Hurtibiso & Cie.

TL n'y n pas dc plus iinporlnn'i' nijcnce dans le il^ve.
T loppement ilu tralic et du coinnerce de Monlrial,
! i|iie celiii de la coiiiinission mr les prodiiils qui sont
iinport^s ici sur line f»rande t'elielle et les maisons
dans ce commerce tout remarqi i s pour leur i-pnt
d'entreprise etde proi/its. iJaiis les premiers raniis f,e
t'ouve la inaison tic M. A. I.. Mmtroiso & Cie., iiiar-
c'lands de foin, paiile, gi ains, fleiir He, dont I'otrico gi-
iieral est an No. 42 <-'ane Jacqiies-Cartier lesentrepAls
<tant Bur la rue Mills, Puiiite St Charles, rue Maisoii-
neiive et dans lloi lielaga.

M. A. L. IIuilil>i-e e~t le seiil proprii^talre il fonda
cette maison de coinineree en iS/?, siUiiSe alors sur la
rue Mitjnonne. Ses atVaires niigmentejent si rapide-
nient que J nr.s plus tani il <lait oblii;< de se plucer
dans uii en droll plus central et pins spaeieux. & la Place
Jac-Tait ier. Xci il oceupi; iin Edifice k 4 plages avec
soubasseinent niant iin lionton i.]^ 25 pieds sur le
Carri Jaeqiies-Cartier et en nrriC^re line plaie-forine de
:no pieds environ t'e'endant jusqu'i line ruel'e ollrant
ainsi de praiides facililc's pour recevoir et exp^dier les
niarcliandises mani^'es coinmiiellement cli:iqiie iour.
Ceite batisie est miinie de toutes les nm^lioralions qui
peuvenl conlribuer au sneers dece cominerce et possi*
de toiilea lesdernieres machines pour mouilre liaclur
laquelle est coiulniie par ml em;iti k vapeur 2% c. p.
il y a anssi iin gi a-ul en I re 1 At bieii re'rpli k I'eii Jroit
hus mentionn6. M. iliirtibise a toujours en mains i
commission toutes suites de proiliiit de« (erines et des
nioulins el il fnit probablcment le plus grand commer-
ce danscette liune dans Monti6al. 11 est uii des prin-
cipaux et des plus influenls citovens, ^chevin pour le
quailier Ste-ilat ie, dans Hoclielaga membre des comi-
tes de police ei de sani^, ineinbre du lioard of Trade
de III Cbambre de Commerce.

II est natif de St-Uriino, P, Q.

E. DACENAIS

1058 Rue Ontario, 1060

(Knlfo les i'ue< I'lossis el Muistonnouvo.)

ivroiTTr2,EA.ij.

y I V des ^tablissements Irs pluiprospfrres i Montreal
Ijl dans les marclianilisesvicliesest certiiinemeni celul
^■"^de M. K Uagcnals situ* aux Nos, 1058 el 1060 rue
Ontario.

P^tabli en iSS| son commerce d'Imporfation pour le
(Kiiul a pris lieaucoiip d'exlension et il s'estrecriiK nne
clientele mniienle el libiirale, M. Dagenais ayniit une
grand,' evpiSnenre du commerce de niiiiveaiit* i Mont-
rial qui est en di mande.son magasin est Iris spacieiixet
occiiiie tiois eiages de 4^x90 pieds, le premier itage est
pour ledi^lail, le second pour les tapis et le d('parte-
ment des modes el le Iroisiinieestentiirement ila con»
fection des Kolies et Manteaux. Tout les ttmeliorationg
possdiles en tout iin d<s magasins les plus k la mode,
kclaire il la liiiin^re ileclrique avec appareils de trans-
mission rapule pour les nrgenis rei;uset demagnifiqiies
places lie vuiine tout celii aid* (ie vingt k cinq corn-
mis en font anssi un des magasins 011 les aclietcurs ont
le plus de satisfaction

.M. Dagenais tient un nlock <v.ilui< k $?o.ooo leqiiel
est bicn choisi et donl I' askorliment conprend les toies
satins, velours, CRsliinires, lainasjes, fournitures pour
dames et messieurs, bas, fantaisies, draperies, lapis,
pielaits etc,

1,'assorliinents comprend anssi les fournitures de
modes cuinprenant les demiires nouveautts de Paris,
L'lndres et New-Yoik

Les marcbandises de cefte maison ne sont pn» «■•
passies par la quantity, I'lMegance, le style el leur er
celleiice el n'out pas (l'cs;ales k Montreal,

Les prix sont i la p;>rlee de toules les bourses

Les diJpartcinents des Tailleurs et des modistes sont
entie les mams des meilleurs artistes

M. Dagenais est ni pris de Montreal ef est un hom-
me bonoiable en alTaires et tiis entreprenant.

II est anssi un des inembres de la Ciiambie de Com-
merce fran^aise et membre de PAssociation des Mar-
chands detaillcuri de NoiiveauKs de Montreal.

338

MoXTIMvAL, TlIK MKTHOPOLIS OF CANADA, 1 l,M'.^;i;AT..r).

ROBfTAILLE & Cie.

PAIvMI ]< : nmisons pittu'cs sur I.i rue St-T*aul, t*n|^a^;i'cs
(I.iiis I'lnipiMKaiuii tt !"• *.i.mm'-*'ii' «le I't picrrK . ol
Cfl'iMlf^ Ml IS. i^ihitnilli.' ^:LiL', diitit ^Ir. Uohitaille
liii iiu'ni<* I ^t If |irinci|'.Tl bkm'Cic.

Sts iHiaiits hoiit conduitts .If ntnnit're h (li)iiniT p'cine
ciinru'iue in i-oii ti>mnifrct; co (|iii lujf^im-iik' tiiii-M<Ui..'iV-
tmnt Ks iiraliiiuc. le f rn| rktairt jui^nant ft s,-\ gr.imle
t'\|>t'Ti«iUL' line Miicte iiit«'^M\t*.

la iiKii-tin fut fuiitUe en lS;o, il y a IS ans par le pm-
]-iii-laiii: attiicl vi> ;v\islf Maulu- l»{)nstcnui> d'ou ilsilr-
nun.ij^e.iii-iu i! y a 5 niis nu Nn. 21-' rue Si-I'aul

\A.i\* issf nunl c.ini]M.'.c <lt' t> tliii;is (rune dimension ile
25 X II" pieds nyr.nt loutis Its comnuKiilces qu'exit;e le*
irunncti^ns de I« urs nimilirt uh'S aflaires

I -i Hilt i.iujdiifs III niAins dis marcliandises de Ruut iin*
pdrtt-es tel vs ipie tlii-s, cafi s, f^ucre^, tpiccs, K-aux sirups
nielas'^es, f'uit-i >ecs, li/, inpioca, fariiic.

Conserves do tuutes sorte>, huilcs dj charlx>n etc., priis*
!)(>ns.

Mr, UiJiifaille repr^^ento ]:x maison J. Sorin \ Cie
<Io Coui'ac I I inipurte dnvctLMiieiit les vin';, litjueurs ct
cif^iies dfs mei'lfui.% :nar(pu-> tt savturs, I. a (piantiif ct la
■ jua i'e lie cci in.iirhandisf-% in»j..)i ((.c-. r^t tele <|ii'i lies no
peuvtnt bc trouvcr que dans un etab i>.-<enient c<iinnic
Cflui ei.

I.a nnison n'emidni qii'im nonilne re«trient d'employt!"*
tits L-xp''iiinent( > il.nis t Uc inais,.n. nmh CMumetce c >t Irt s
It paiidu dans la I'r'iviiic,' de (Jurln-;., de p. us i'« font de
^;i,indi.5 Iran actions chaipie onmts, Mr. Knlutaille fut
p ndant9aiH dans iV-lalih^^eTneiit dc Germain Lel» anc
itjrnsd.ins la lij^ne d'Kpic.-rics de A. Piovost A: Cie,
qii L I dent dans la meme lijjne, 9 ans avcc le premier,
J ans avi'c ic secnnd

Mr, isohilaille naquit dans !a province de (^>uel>ec mais
di puis ^o ans dtni^ure .i Monti t-.i,.

II est un des niendirfs di-^tin^ues de Ja Chainbre de
("Mniniercc ft auAsi du Itoard of I'rade.

P. O. TREMBLAY.

/ I \ dis tftaMi''-einents Ks mio.ix ai^sortU dans son
^**^i Die, dans la villc e^t ce'ui de Mr. \\ O. Treinhlay»

niTrchaml de ferronneri' s, ustensili'i; generals dc cuisin-.
■j'vMnlure*, huile*. verni-, vitre'^, j-iiue au No. 2681 ruo
\(.tre 1 >ame

("c. rtaltlisseineiil fut ouvi-rt it y a K ans par Mrs_
Mailiieu iV Ttcnlilay <|ui runtinucrent ^iri'-i jUMiuin aviil
lS.)j, I'po'pH: 1)11 la socie'c fut di»M"..ie Mr. i'remh a\ e>t
ciinnu euinnie i.n lionimcd'une expi'iience consonnnee d;ins
Ks attaires tt ti»>-evli 1 t* par luus ceux avec Its'juels il fait
a .aires son IoimI l->1 tris sparieux et ks niaieliamiiM ^ y
Mint instalU-i-s avec un ginit qui ii'viIl' un lioinine d'.iii^H-
res I'n assorliineni iMnsuKiali e et luen cii*>t>i y compiis
les itulils de nu canieier.s, la eouteUei'ie, c tuis, f )nle

Aui'^i les pL'intnrcs, Iniiles, vitrcs, mastic tt fourniturc de
m isons (uiliU de ferine ct de janlins. On enipl<'i troisn^'is-
tints d'expei ii'iRi- et code niii^on est cunnue avantaguusc-
nienl dan-, !a cilr tt (.vl un commenu conHdt ralile

Mr. 'rRi:\im.A\ est m' a II :ntint;dnn, r.<J , maint'-*
nant rrsident de telle villo depuis 16 ans. llumme de
eonliaiiee ct entrcpcnant, il a ilt' autrefois lians la mai;.on
lie Warden, Kin^; \ Sun de c- tte viiiotlfait parlio de la
.Socii.tr .^t Joseph tie St Ileni i, ainsi que celle des Artisans
TtL'-phoiiL' ^^1)2

Mr. Tremhlay, iltpuis 15 ans s'occupc dans se^ heurcs
de loi>ir de Ture Une e.illcotton dc inonnait- ■ lares, medail-
les, etc., ot il en i)ossi'd(' environ yK>o varictes.

Li. O. D'Argencourt.

•YYA manicrt; dnnt les ali'aircs sunt comluite A I'lHab'is^L'-
^"ilc Mr d'ArijenCDii^ en feint un dos ni.igasins les ]i'us
rtin.ii.|iKil)'i'< lie Montre.il clans la ligne iles ICpiecrU's,
Vin-i, l.iiiueiirs, rrovisiun^ cl Kruits

Mr. il'Artjcncourt est ilabli 'U'puU l8)2 aux Niis 1506
et 1508 rue Ontario, ct 3IJ2 rue St-Deu's son niiiyi'in
se Irouve k f.iire face sur deux rues dont 50 [lied*
5.ir une t^ 40 pieds sur I'uulre rue, pourvu de
niai^nili'|ues yl.ices de grandes dinienliuns, d un anu-u-
lilenient ile y ut et ili.sposc k reliaus>or Tapparente de
I'iiunvjnee a-i^orlinienl (pii s"y trouve en fail d i'lpiceries
decli'.ix, de ]>roviii(ins lie toules sortes, des the-i, cafis et
i'piccs de manufactures Canadieniies iiu iMi]iMrti'e<. dnu-
ceursde tal)le, sauces, tic. limirre venaut d s meiileures
lieurre'i s du pays, leiifs frais. froina^e et nulrcs prinluls
de la feruie ; firine-;, pinvisinus, talnc-;, ci^ares Ses vins
et jiijueurs .■..int des meilleures manjue. et la pliipart diui-
1 oriaiiiin direct:-

I^ l)L'urre frais »t la creme sont rei;us cinque matin,
tpi'-itjue tous leurs pro liiils sont de premiere iptaiite, leurs
prix sunt loujuurs nioilen's

Se|it empluyis dont cinq comnils ct deux tts«islaiits cons*
tamment occupes i la livraison des ordres et leurs voilures

n'out jamais un infant de r'i.ii>, c ij .i esl u le preuve de
I'luiinens.' hucces i|iii couronne les efforts constants de Mr
■l'.\r[jcncourt a d.inner silisfaclion a sa noiiihreuse dien
Icl,' ijui est dii plus clioisie.

Le i\le|ilione Dell No 710^ p.t en iipi'i.itiou Mr il'Ar.
U'liourt est ne 4 i^liirlifc et t-i .\ Montreal cU puis loans.
il ■■St un li.ininie d\ Mer(,'ie e' ses cijiacites dans les alValres
lui assunnt un brill.iiil .averiir

Pliarmacio du Dr. Boonard..

I.KoNARli c~l ilalili C'lMiiue ]iliarmacicn depuis p'u-
sieurs anni'es ct des le dclmt ses eiioils furent cou.
ruMUfs de succcs.

r.iul dans le iuri;asin e-l .atlmiriUIement i1isi>osi!, parnii
lej atliaciions fi'iit de j ilies .sculptures et liuiies en luj.s de
I'^^e L'liL iii,i;;iiilinue ^^iace uriie la f.jntaine au so'la. etc.

Le l.diar.at'iiie des pu.scriptions est aiis^i une nierveille,
il c^t s-.ir la surveill.iuce du Dr. Leona'''4 et d uu cuminis
Cniupctent

'. 1 est prestpio inutile iVaioutCr que les medecines sont
preparces ct ilistriliiiecs avec esactilu le et promptitude,
aiiisi que pour es icccite>de fain llc>. oi\ appoite le plus
gran.l s.;iu a il.uiuer la plus i^i.iuJe sati^iactioa aa.\

pi.;ti>lU.S

Mr Dr Lei.i.ard e-t ne daii^ la Priivince do ijiu'li^^.c, et
grahieda "\'iei.i;ia Me lic.il <.'olle,L;j," il ]iiati.|ur la
mc'lccine depuis iS ans. et est C'iU-'i'leie coinni.? It mnie
halii e et pr.ui<pie, sa c icntele s" c-mipose de la nieilieuie
e a.se <le la sociiie, ct est hauteuient recomiuando p..r les
nieiUeurs iic.ilccins

II cstun des in.'mlires aclifi clf-s 'Forestiers In lepen-
dant " de I i " Ij .M 11 ,V "' et de la .Societc des Artisans et
il est un lies eelievins dc la Cite de Ste-Cum-Ronde.

Iniprimerie A. Trudeaa

Ci'ii'- Iinprltnerie.-i £iablU*depnis 1HS2, et |M»sat'deiin ma-
tt'-iiil til-- plu>forii|'li I.

Mr. Tiiulrmf-l tn po-irion dV\C-"nlerv:o',H lo ]>hi« court
di'',d tons lis ii-avMu.'c i \iiou'riiphiiiU''s nu'ou vuiidra bieii
lui eiMijiiT, a ds-t pi i,\ l.-s'piii - nioilrr.'--.

A.v.oii. i\ I.* d;p't^iiiori ilu puhlif niinin' mJi:nin(iuo<
pr> ■-•;■< lo pMii ic p iii(''i rfii-^soiyniii^' le.simine.s.--i oo '.s..* lont
avi*e iini»Ki':' id ' I'.i)' di to'.

^tr. A. i'tod aii.i I iir'd in-!T pfirllo K-t d» Monfnial, cl
y aloujoui sil 111 Ml-.'-, ft p ir ^t.i .'-w 'rx\<\ n -^a s • ir a :ii'r la
l>.-npri.''lt* I) I H ii<-M' son I?n[>rinierlf, No. Iti'i riio AniiiorsI,
pc -s de la r:i ■ ■*ti'-''ath«'rin''.

II est iiifiU''i-i>d J la S'»-.0;t^ d -s ,\.rll-au nst qii.^ (Im
F'M'osiler.s,

MoNTliKAL, Till-; M I.TKul'UI.IS ol' I'ANAhA, ll-!,rsTKATHD.

33<J

NAP. MATHIEU

lijA Ns uiiL' ville oil on emlwllit 4 niii inicux inioux uu si
^'^Kih 1 riuinliic lie lialislcf, il nu pcut y avuii ilf liyiR*
il' iH.iiri; , |l!ll^ iiii|Kirlimli'< i|iil- ccIIh ile la ftrroimriii's ft
ill.' 1,1 |ii'iiiliire I'luini k-. iii.ircliaii<ls IfS |)!ii-. inipiiit.inlj
■ |iii h'occiipeiu lie ce (•tnrc il'airairf se lioinu Mulls. Nap.
Mai 111! 1', ilont Ic in;n^.isin est sitin; nu Nu. 20(6 rue
Ni>lrL'-l)ami-, c.'iii dc la rue Canning Co ni.i^iii(li|ue
iiiani-iii flit uuvcrt il y a 8 aii« par Mcr>s Malliicu o-*
I'lciiiMay, i's tijuliiiiKrc'iit ;\ f.iire all. iie eiii>«mblcj jii>-
ipi'i'ii Avril lSy3, (111 la snciili; fut ili^suiilo

Alorscliaiiin cmilimiaiit Irs allaiiis pour son proj're
CDiiipte, ils liri'iit ilaliiiil le ciininiLTie au Nu. 2(»>Sl rue
Nutre-Uaniir, ctilaiisle iiiumlo Mai iSgi, Moiis Malhicil
trari>piirta bi'S iiiarcliaiulisis dan, n,n clalili^i'iiiciit atliu-l
ui'i il uccupe le prrinicr i'tn;^'t; ft Ic .'.'iiil) issciiuiit avcc im
iiiaj;asiii spafiLMLv siir rartiire tie la liali--to, rciup.i il'im
i^iaiul asMjiliiiifiit j;Oni.'ral (le fcrroniierifs, outils de cuiis-
tiiict oii», lie l):'Ui>le itile iiRCanicieiis, IVmliirt", Vcrrerirs,
Vciiiis, lluiles dc loutcssorU'S Iii'-lrameiiN aialuircs, l\-
tin.ils lie 111! iia^e. cic , (jiaiul a^^niliiiifiit d'miliUde iliar-
pfiUiiMs, ciiriii Unit cf ipic I'liM lifiit dai.s 1111 iiiaj;asiii de
fi.'rri)iiiierifs de p cmiiie cl.i>»e Cos iiianliaiidises sunt
liiiiles d'line qualite siiperieurc consiik'raiit la ipialite, let
prix sunt has vu ipie Muns Malliieii uclii'lu sim niarchandi-
sis i lies conditiuns cxceptiuiiiicUenieiit liberaleset puiir le
coiiiptaiit.

On emploie 4 assistants et J' ux vuilures, et les urUres
sunt reiii|ilis avec soin et prumptement delivres Uoite du
Tileplione S3S3

Muns Matliieu est iin jcune liuniniect ayant rcxperieiice
de 21 aiis dans le commerce de ferruiineries, il est membre
des ''Kurebtiers Independants" et Jes Artisans Caiiadiens
l'ran9ais

Morissette & Matard.

PARMI les miilleiirs sculpliuis en boisjde Montreal
se trouvo la maisoii Mons^ette et Matard dunt les
bureaux et ateliers sc trouvent situes an No ijfj,
A\enUv,' Papii.eati. Les detiK fts80cies sent lies lioin-
mes doiit Texplirieiice acquise dans I'art de desi.ins
arlisliqiies les rend tres pupulaires dans leiir lifjm-' de
coininerce. Ces messieurs out execuld Ics nieilleurs
iravaux ii'dijlise, et out en outre construi'. uii grand
liombie d'iilifices prives dans Montreal it ses envi-
rons. La b.'itisse qu'ils occupent a 30x50 pieds et leur

Oulillai{C pour tons leu genreH d'uiivriiKeii qui cumpo-
sent leur loininerre est des plus coinplels et varie* et
de ciiiii .1 ilix des ineilleurs oiivriem y aont conbtam-
ment employes.

Des dessins et estiini^s sunt fourniii pour ti>u!i ^enrei
de i^rnvures et ornenieiits en bois pour decoration
d'l^^lises, de bancH d'L';{lisei<, cbaises. auleU etc., et la.
ineilleiire satisfaction jjarantie. M. A. Moristette est
natif de Montreal et n pass^ la plus (jrande parlie de
Ba vie it I'etude de son art, et a la reputation d'un des
ineilleurs dessiiiateurs el ex|>erl-, en grivures en bois
do la ville. Pendant de iioinbreuses aiiii^ex. il tut
e nplni! cliez MVI. Thompson et Cie, et est trii bieii
connu.

M. K. Matard est nn jenne homme qui a fait un {rt»
bon appreiitissasje comine dessiiiateur et liraveur. et
Rvaiii. d'entrer en so'-i''''i'' avec M. Morissette, il y ft
plusleurs moi», itait a leinploi ue Mrs. Allard, Le-
claiie et Cie.

I.es dervices de la sociiiliS sont constamment requis
et ils soiit acluellement A reniplir le contrat pour les
bancs de la catliedrale .St-l'ierre, do cetto ville, uiie
tics pills belles et ties plus vastes dit continent qui .'ut
<rii!e,' A un coiit d'aude^a un million do piastres.

.Messieurs Mori-sette et Matar.i sont aussi it scul,iiei
les cliaises pour les batisses du I'arlement, i (,)uebec.

Filiatrault & Lesage.

rrjlCSSIlCURS C. F.liatranit et H. A. Lesaye s'^tabli-
■^^ rent en I.S7J ilans le commerce de inarclumdises
seclies et sont encore actuellement an No 2S5 rue .St-
Laurent, et leur inai;asin est nn des plus pojiulaires et
d-'s plus fashionables de cettc partie de la ville de
Jlontrc'al.

La Maison Kiliatranlt et Lesaae pos^ide des rela-
tions d'atVaires directos avec les phis ceicbres maisons
franijaises, anylaises et am^ricaines, ce qui leur donne
I'avai'.tago d'avoir les plus liautcs nouveautiis et de
p luvoir les offrir les premiers Ix leur nombreuse clien-
tele.

Le magasin qu'ils occupent leur appartient et est de
tiois tilaijes de 42x100 pieds; le premier elai;e est des-
tine aux ventes et les autre* litages superieurs k U
re erve.

Ce magasin spacieux est tris bien aininai:^ etdes
ein|)loyes sont i cliiiquo departemeiit.

L'assortiinent est un des inieux clioisis do la ville et
comprend les soles, cashmires, velours, etolTes k robes,
toiles, lainages, dentelles, fournitures poar dames et

mestieum, etc.

lis font uiie Kpi^cialiltf des tapis, pielarts, rideiiui,
pAles & I ideaiix, etc., et les ineilleurs patron, sont ton-
joiirn tonus en mujjasins et ulTerts k des prix absulu-
ineiit bas.

Ces Messieurs ont aiisti del d^ptrtemenls sp^rinux
de modes et de tailleurs uii les meilleures modistei et
tailleurs sont einpluyc''.

Mis. Kiliatranlt et lesage sont tons deux n<s dans
la province de 'JinS'iec, et sont lionorablement corium
et eitimtfs et trt - populaires dans leur cere le d' all a ires.

Leur dnergie leur a li^jk vaUi 1111 succ^s et une nssex
bonne fortune coinposee en partie de biens-fonds,

M. Kiliatranlt est un des membres actifi de la
riiambre de Commerce.

I.«ur principal cuniir.erce avec la ville est le d#lall.
en outre d'un bon cuminerce dj gros avec la campa-
gne.

I e Ti-li^phone Bell No m est en connection «i ec
leur magasin.

C. H. Chive.

•t-'iK siijet de cette courle esqiilsse M. Cliiv* est natif
■^*do France ; clant venu en Canada (jielques anuses
passtfes, il devint un resident de Montre.il ifepiiis les
derniers douse alls, I'cu de temps apies sonariivee
en cette ville, M. ( liiv< s iSiablit d.ins li; commerce de
Pharmacie auquel i I -0 Irouvait de^A an c niran ! ^laiit
giadue liii College I'harniaceutiipie ile Arnaise, France,
et il est k present inembre de TAssuciation Pliarma-
ceutiipie de la Proviih-e de (^UL'bec.

It y a iliHizo atii qu' il a otivei t un ^tablissement nu
N.J 1.>S3 rue Nutre-U.iriie, et, de[iiiis lS-j2, a demi^na^d
aux Nils I 59 , et I } u de la inCine rue.

M, Cliive maiuilactiire un grand nomhre de remides
qui sunt en yraiule demande ; sa spi'Cialiie est lapi^-
p iratiim des prescriptionii des iiicdecins, k laquello il
h'occupe liii-ineiiie

II tient un grand assortimcnt de toutcs les mdiloci-
nes, preparati ins chimiques, romeJes pateiiles, four-
nitures de pliarmaci-ns et appareils divers pour m^.le-
cins et pour les cliambres ties nialadei, paifiimeries,
articles do toilette savons. brosse^, eiioiiHOs, etc, et il
fait line spccialiie d'appareils pour b.iiidai;es de toutes
sortes,

Ses remjiles pour la gudri'on dii Rhumatisme scia-
tique et dj l.i Nevralgio sont tn grande dcmunJe par
ceux q li sont atfli^es de cos maladies.

Son etablissement est devenu tre, populaire et son
habile directiun hiicn a assure' une clientele liicralive.

340

M(JNTiiKAI. TIIK MKTKOI'oLIS OT I'ANADA. I LI.rSTKATKI»

Rod. Carriere.

•^f^OXDE CM 1S87 ill rbiiriniu-it' UoJ. CarriiTc aittice nu
No. I'14l ruo Me. Catheripje t'ctene In |iremiiTt' jiluio
ptiriiii les Phanimt. if do lu Villu ilc MoiitKfil et Il'c^t )'1i.h
.siirpas8<5e dnn.H I'Kst do '.a villo, ayaiit «ti iiutiiitcnir la n'jiu-
tiition qu'ullo a'cst ''uite cl's sos cutninciii't'tiients. La pf-
i^ition tie Mr Carriere dans ga lij^ne d'atfaires ei^t ilea jiluf
pnviatio, flj";tnt PU s'asi^urcr uno clienlMo 8t-iblo tant par
laraaniiTQ habilo dont ilcimJuit sa phannaoie quo par la
iiHthodo d'atrairc:! qui con?i^te a iic garderque dca drogues
L-t iin^dicaincnta do jirpniicro classo

Son niagacin qui a um? diiuentinn dv. 25x60 picds est uitu^-
nagt^e dans los dernierH gouts et truii ap»ij'taiit.-' ^ eoiit cuiis-
liiuunent einpluyri an.x iire.fi'riptiun.-* d ■ in('decinii et reccttes
•h families Io^'(lue^c.■^ sont toujour^ exuiuimcs ct v^^rilieua
par lo i)rnprirtairo lui-ineme nvantque d'etre livrrcs.

Les |irn^eriptioiis sunt reinplion ;"i tuuto Imure, son assorti-
rnent v*t dcs plu!i oun^^iderablo ct coiiipruiiii tuut au qui jx^ut
-iO trouvor, dana <ino IMiarnuK-ie

Fai»an»: I'iuipMrtati'in dirnote des lucillcurs renuMe!! fran-
.■ftis anglais i-t anu'ricain. Mr. Carntro t'out otfrir u ses
'•iients 00 (^u*il y a do plu>< pur

La Phariuaciu Carriero est ccrtaincmont rocounuo pour sa
probitocarFon gurcr? a tonjour.s rtr en augment ant dcpui.« m
Inndation. >'•, Carricro po.-aOdo une buccurr^alo au cuin dcs
rucH Ontario ot St-Ilubrrt

Mr. Tarrii'^re est gradu-'- do I'Kfole do Pliarmaeio de MiMit-
r<*«l ct un iiieiuorQ lie 'a^s^^eiatiun I'barinaceutiquo do
(,*u<'ber,

Lc l«!f'|hono Hell No mil ^•^t en cuminunl'.'ation Uiredo
avao lii I'bAriuaciu Carti'tc

GuilmeUe & Ouimet.

.■#jV'»UirE I'-tabli.^ dfjiuis le moU d'Acut IBO.T poulcnicnt,
,^tM.M, Jo.sepb (luiluietro ct Alphun.-u Ouimet cut ibjii
uiplanti^ (u. r>rt beau (Mirumerru h leur maga>in de I'Kt-t d0
\!nntr>'al .m iiunuro Il'-*.i ruo Ontario duns la ligno des
diausRures ct Uepuia IV'li''ganto eliaiK^suro do damo jusqu'^
a pIuH liirfo I'haussuro do travail pour humuies t>>ut ce qui
p«ut fO trnuver dans cetl'^ ligno est tenu eii grand a!>^orti-

mcut par cctto niaij-nn d'atTalios

Ueur maga.-in 2Jx JU pieds en dinion^-iun e.<t furt biin
auirnago il est pourvu de toutes le.-! ariieljoratit r." moilerncs
aiin d'an-^urer lo eonfiTt de Ic'Ura pratiques qui Pont dija i-e
qu'ilya do plu.-; cbui.-ii et I'uvenir verra augnicnter Icur
elientMe ear pq* Moj»sieurs jdiguent aux eonnaisf auees qu*ils
pnssf'dent dans cetto ligno do ctiuiuierco lonmyen lepluselli-
caoe de rrussircelni de di'nncn'o qu'ils prouioitent ct ne Fimt
C'lntent quo lorsque cbaquo olieut u ubluuu plcinu iiatistao-
tiun

Lour asportimcnt qui est tn'^9 consifif^rablo pout pntisfnire
los ';xigenoo3 de toulo:* les classes do la siM^-tr ct eumprutid
les ohausaurea do tons genres et pnur tous lea Age^i.

Ij'nuvrago do pratique est fait dans les dcrnicry goPlt? ot do
plus griiudo pididiti'- a do euurt dt'lai iiiusi (jue b'* r*''paragt's.

Mosieur* *,i iiiluietlo ,t Ouiniet j<ont entreprenants ct leur
magasiii qui a tilro " i.o magasin du I'euplo " ne pouvait
nortor uno meiHoure cnseigtio, M. Ouitrict est un Mttutrrala is
tandi^quoson a?Ptioit'' Mr Ouiluiolte e?t natif h Qurbeo et
Hproa avt.ir rtr 8 ans a renipbd do MM. Uas>ylva Sl Cie li
tjui'lie^ Ci^t vonu ooeuper uno position pendant cinq ans
cnmnie g<^rRnt do MM. PclIoliorA Cie de la mo Mo(Jil! .\
Montreal. II est au?si tuenibro de I'ordro liv F"r".*tiiT3
Catboliques ct de laBocii'to de." Artisans CHnadions.Frau^'aiti,

quo celni do la ruo St. Laurent, cbaquo tuagasin etitploie
nn bnn nuuibru do comiuit^, ct leur cuuhui-i'ou est npaudu
la villo-

Gravel & Pare.

\ doH ancient et plus pruspores iiiagiisius do niaroban-
di.'^ef gocbes de Moutnal c-^; ool ui ck* M M. *i ravel A I'ari.^
IniiMii iatourd ct <i> tailleurs, Cetic tnaisiu, (l^tablio en Ib.Vt,
Impnrto (iireotement de? pins ci'lrlnes luanufa'tures I'uri' -
lirennes ct Aim ricaines. H^ oroupent un luagaisiu dus nlus
epaoiuux hitue au ^o 10 me 8t-Lauroi.t.

L'a!'.''nrtiniont qui est clioisi nvco snln enniprend les ffnlep,
liatin.-*, Caolicmtres, c'tofle.'* h robes dans len derniers g«iit.«,
ci'^tunio.'*, bas. corseti, toileii, lainagc, lii)UVoaut<'«, tapis,
pi< lurts, eto., etc. et tciut flulrt^ nian-handi.'iQ tenue par Un
niairasin do premirro claj-sic. Les ]iri.x Fiint pnpulaires et les
grands avantagea qn'il.-* ofVnMit leurnnt t'lujt ura dnnno la
mcillouro eliont'"Iu do cetto partio do la villo do Montrriit.

>nr. (Iravol X- Pan' ont au,":.'! uno Bucour^alo an No L'l.VS
ruo t^te. Cathcriitu uu russurtinieat e.<t ttUf. i oonsidOriiblu

O. Leblanc.

i<l ^ '^'^^ niagaping les (tlu-* popuJutres do la partio K.'^i de
^^ .M'>ntr«-;il c-t lortaineuioiit colui do Mr Leblam'. t-itue
Hux Nos. I 1 18 ct 1 l-O riio Ontario et qui tiont nno des |ire-
nii'-''es pnwitiiin.'* do tout I'tntoK't dans lo couiuierue do grus
ct do d-'tail do Pointuro.i, Vitrcs ct Ta| isseries

Mr Leblanc est <'tabU dopuia 1877 et sun habi!i*(5 lul a
valu uno det^ plu« In'Ilc^; elteniMoy II orrupe uti inagaMin
dc 50x20 pi^ida avcc batiste Pjn'oialo en arriiro pour \»i
rc.-crvea

Son assortimont oimiprond Ic3 peintnrc,«, huile.». couleiirs,
V'tro^ et tipi^^i'erios do touto-t dcserrptions, do dot sins chui^i^
et artiptiques au.-si les pajiiers li d'ooiation

.Mr l.eblanc iiupnrte dircotcment des plup ci'dobrcs inanu-
faoturo!' rran(;aises, Anglaises ot AiU'ri 'Raines et il tieiit
niL-'si UM grand eboix do teintures, garnitures do latupe.<t et
f.iurnitures do ciird'tnneries. Sun Hiurk est de plus de
'10,000 ot sun cotuuierco est cu partie daua Montreal et ee»
onvirctns

Le.-» ordrep pnnt pnunptGinent exf^cuti^s et au jdus bas prix
du marebe et reulcmeut quo des niarobundises do promiOro
cia-^se no n<nt tenues

^Ir. Lelilano c.'t m'- h >Tontr(^al et r-t un di^corateur tr^g
haiiito ct ties bon point re il est rueuiiuu commo tf-tant d'une
pri'l it'* pans ('galo 'Mi atlaire?.

II "?t un dcs tu ombres le* plus en vuo de* pool''' de bien-
fai'^aiioes des Forestiors Catlndique.-'. divs Fore^(iur.1 Indti-
^iHudaLti ainsi quo dcs Artisunli Canadieni — FrtinyaU

w^smsss^B^

■ ■ ,.iJi.... ' -S.i ' ;.

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

341

J. B. Pilon & Fils.

R).\RMI les nonibieux entrepreneurs de Poinpes fii-
■*■ nibres de Montrinl "SIM. ]. 1!. ct AlpMonse Pilon qui
composent la '>>ci(5iu [. li. I'lloii •ji' Ills dont les bureaux
sont nu No. 2517 r.ie Notre-Uaini" sont cert.iineniciit
de ceux qui s;ncnt qui hi science et iinf grande liabili -
te iloivent etre unis i IV xpe- icnce qu'ils doivent pos-
>^dor d.ins leur lijrne d'alViires.

Get inaison futlondi ilyaenvirun vinot nns par
Mr. J. H. Pilot! qui s'ost adjoint son fils en 18S7. Los
bureaux furent pt'nd;"it tie rf)rnbreuses armies situcs
aux coins des rues Nolre-Uame et lil-^Iarlin et furctit
transporl6s an s-te actuel lors de la formation d'" la
nouvelle sociiii. I.i propii^ld qu'ils occupiiit kur
appartlennent et a iie sp^ciaU'tneiit anijnag^e de mki-
11 eie a adopter leur .otnincrce.

Les bureaux sont coii^taininent nssortis d'un grand
assortiment d'ai tides propres aux lunei allies et ils
pi) sident eiiiq chaiiotf. et plukiciirs caro8ses qui sont
conslammiMU i la disjiosition du publii-'.i r.-Tt^Uplione
Ul-11 No 8j>2 qui est en iiKn^e k leurs hureai'x re(;oit
nne attention tp^ciule »ux deinandes qui leurs sont
l"aite»

Cette maison se charee de I'enseveli'svTient des
corps i n'iinporte quelle lieure du jour on de nuit ; des
t'uu^cailies k irnnporte quel ciiuetieie; de tons les d(?-
(ails en lappoi t des fuuei rnlks ; de renibauuiage lots-
qie requis kquel est fait d'apiAs les proccdi', scieiilili-
qjes les plus uouveaux et leui- taiix sont raisounribles,

Mr. J. H Pilon est natif de .Sle-Sebolasiiqne, est
tnembie de Tassociatiot) ties et-.trepreneuis tie poinpes
fuiitt)teR de cette piovinee et il en fut le p\6 idetU pen-
pant un c utain temps. Son fils Mr. V A. Pilon est i.i
i New- York est t;raiiii<5 du Colle:;e liishop et mcinl)n;
de I'Ecolc orientale d einbauiii;\i»e de Jioston et tnecn-
bre 'les Soci^itJs .St-Pierre ; .St-Josepk ; Foresliei s (_::i-
llioliqiiesj de la C. .V. B. A.; de 1 Allianre National ;
de I'Union St-Vincent et de la Social* des Artisans
Canaiiien-FraiUj'ais.

O. BasUeii.

.t^E fait que Monliial ^'arde pennaneintnent sa tiipr^-
■*"inai ie sur le comtneree de la Puissance est en j-.i.
tie du aux Mnrcbaniis et linportateurs (|ui par leur
• sprit d'etitrepiise et leuis connaissance n'ont cess^
d'atn^liorer ci d'<!len<lre kui 8 alf.dres en proportion de

la demande du commerce qui ss fait stir ce continent.
Panni les plus nctifs it des plus enlreprenanls niar-
eliands de tnarcbandises sicbes de Montreal. Nous
devons citer .Mr. O. U.istien dont le Jinagnifique tna
gasin est sittid aux coins des rues St-Laurent et Ave.
Dululii

.Mr, Hnstien est natif de Montreal et est ^tabli
depuis 1884.

Avant d entrer dans sa prd-en'.e entreprise Mi.
IJastien ^lait dans k* coniinerce tie ferrunneries ou il
eut le inallieur de perdre constiierablement a cause
i'un 'e.i qui d<5lruisit son inaijasin et il pos><dait
qu'un faible inuntunt kur un lu t t>tuck qu'il avait en
iniiins,

Avec de I'^nerjfie, du travail, I'boniitteli et I'int^.
grili qui caract^rise Mr. Uastien il eut biemot leyli
itUi'^i aieinent loutes ses cteances et cliercba un autre
camp oii il poll n at t exereer tons ses talents et il cboisit
la niarcliandises f^rbe laqiielle entreprise il r^iissit si
bien qu'il est nujourd'hui sL la tele d'un des ^laMis-e-
inenls les plus populaiic el des plus piosperes de ki
nietropole.

Son masjastn qui a une grandeur de 60x80 pieds est
certaineinent ties In, n nine pour la venle et I'cxpos.-
tioii ties tnareliandises (pii y paraissent avec avania^e,
l.'int<rieur aussi bien que I'evlerieur sont munis de
toutes ainilio-alioi's propies k en la re un inagasin
'•lilt de si6cle"et ale renJre le vi-itaiile "Einporimn"
l>.ir excellence di cette p.irtie de la ville. Mr. ISastien
est un linportaleur direct et posside toutes les f.iciliies
a s' procurer les ineiileurs iiroduits du vieux morde,
i.iisant divers vovaijes en KuropL* et s'assurant a t b.i-
q le saison les derniires nouveauitis en soies, eiolks a
robes, dentelleselc.

Le soubassenieut de son ilablisscitient est emplo\<
an deparlemeiU ties l.ipis et prelarls et pelage pi imi-
pal est renipli de co qu'il y a de inieiix d.iiis toules les
r.i;nes <le fanlaisie et aiilres mart lianilises.

Mr. llastien lient a une ori^aiusation parlaile de STn
ni.iij.isiti et des employes sont di ''baipie de[tartetiient
et luute I'atteiition possible est il./.niee aux acbeteurs.

Parmi ses nombreuses sj>tjcialitt's so trouvent les
nit'illeures niaiqies tie tnarcbandises telles q.ie velours
6totVes a rob*'s, brotjeries, riibans, jeiseys etc., etc.
Les I'weeds, Kianvais, Ecos.ais et Iilamiais i»ont sous
la direction d'un tailleur tie premiere classe qui lait
uii sp<eialil< de la cinip.' ties inanteaux de dames.

.\Ir. Uastien a une clit ntil' de '■ boil tun " el cbo'sie
dans I' 1: cs 'es classe tie la soci<t#.

La qir^lii* dans toules ces marcliandises est une de
ses plus griM-.Jes attractions.

Mr. Bastien paie argent comptant pour toutes ses
littnes et par consequent pent offrir a bien incilleiir
ni.ircli* que ceus de ses conlrires qui ont i acbcter i
lonijs terines.

L'espace nous manque pour po'.:voir rendre justice k
la carriiie comtnerciale de Mr. IJastien mais ce que
nous en avotts ilit siiffira pout fairceonnattre son <ner.
gie et son hahileli ce qui lui donne dioit k la contid*.
raiion et au pilranage de sesconcitoyens.

Lafleur & Ducharme

PAKMI l.s plus ^inincnts agents d'ltnmeubles et
d'Assuraiiees de Montreal se trouvent MM.
Lallrur tyDiicbarine dont les bureaux sont sitiu-s
au No. 17 Cote tie la Place d'.Vnnes (obainbre No. 28).

Mrs. Vital Liifienr et TamrOitle A. Duebarme sont
tons tleux natif-i de cette province et qiioique encore
jeunes sont favorableinent connus dans les cercle«
d'alTaires de cette ville.

.Mr. nucbarme fut pendant plusleurs »nn<es avec
MM. Bessette L^fort & Cie i nportateurs de niarcliaii-
discs de fantaisie et ^[r. Lafleur ^tait en socieiO avec
son bcau-pire dtl-funt Mr. Hoismenii dans le commer-
ce il'Iinmeubles. lis formerent Iapi#senle sociili en
1S92 et n'unt cess* de d^velopper leur commerce qui
est coinposi de la transaction de toutes a fl'ai res con -
cernaiit la propneit! foneiire et sont reconnus comine
nutorit^s dans la valuation des immeubles dans les
diverse* parties de la ville et des environs, connai'-
sant ainsi les ilitalls se rattacbanl i I'aeliat, la vcnte
et les transports de propiiiji^s ils ont conclu un grand
noiiibre de transactions imporlanlcs,

MM. I.alleuret Ducharme s'occupent s iissi du rJgle-
nient de suceessious, collection de lovers, de taxes etc.
e'. se font aussi rintcrtn^diaire pour la negotiation d •
priils iiles taux raifonables et enectuent les pincsinei'ts
lis peiivent en tout lemps placer les risques sur le feu
ilans les meilleures eompagnies et toutes transactions
qii leur sera conflees recevront leur attention im-
mediate.

Leur bureau est muni du Telephone Bell No. 2277.

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PHARMACIE LAPORTE.

LA Pharmacie Laporte sidne aii No. iijo me Ontarin
coin de la rue J'.inet est sans contredit une cles
maisons les plus rcsponsahlcrt des plus importanii's
ce cette section de la ville de Montreal. Les commence-
ments de cette riiarmacie datent de 1H7S et !e fondateurle
l)r. Anselnie Laporie, en eut la direction avec succisjus
qn'en 1S91 dale de sa mort. La noinbreuse clienti-leciui
n'avait cessc de patroniser cet ctablibsement depuis sa
foiidation n'a pas cesse d auKnienler et nous pouvons
assurer qu'aurun ctablisscmcut dans co genre de com-
merce n'a ol>tenu line reputation plus enviable, Le
porant M. J. I.. W. Lecours en graduedi! I'ccole de Thar-
macie de Montreal et inenibre de I'Association I'liar-
niacenlique de la I'rovincede (Jucboc. Unedesspecialites
de la riiarmacie est la preparation des prescriptions des
medecins. I'oiites prescriptions et recettes de lamilles
sunt remplies asec btaucoup de precautionset coniposces
des meilleurs medicaments et i des prix moderos. Va
assortiment complet de produits pharmaceuliques
d'ariiclesde toilette et autres articles de I'harmacie soiit
constamnient en inafjasin ainsi que des remedes brevetes
et plusieurs spccialitVs tels que les " Sirop I'ulmonaire
Compose " pour Ks rliuines, etc l.es Pilules du Dr Canet
pour les maux du lete, etc. " Pammede i la l.anoline"
pour les j;eri;ures de mains, etc. " Cainpluirine " pour la
Ncvral^ie mal de dents, etc. " Poudre IJeutifricu Sapon-
acee " pour lee; dents, etc.

THOS. H. WALSH.

Tins Rpnlleman lias had an experience of 20 years
handling and dealing in real estate and established
himself in business in iSyi. He has developed a
superior connection, .including amon;; Ins patrons many
of our leading capitalists and investors. He buys, sells
and exchanges houses and lands in the city and throui;h-
out the Uominicnontommission. and negotiates the sale of
mining properties, etc., also takes the entire management
of estates, pays taxes, collects rents, builds houses
and has houses and lots to sell on easy terms, and his ail-
vice is largely sought by intending investors Mr. Walsh
was born in Ontario and has been a resident ol Montreal
i6 years. For some time he was engagiMl in the whole-
sale importing trade, and subsequently had charge of tne
outside business of the Koyal Klectnc Co. of this city for
a period of four years Ho is a gentleman of integrity
and is spoken of in the hii^hest terms by all who have had
business dealings with him, His office is in the Temple
Building, St. James street.

N. E. BRAIS.

THIS industry was established by Mr. lirais in June,
iHt^i, and his trade now extends throughout the
Dominion and Newfoundland. The premises at 5S0
Dorchester street comprise a commodious four-story
building. 60 N )4 feet in area, fully supplied with modern
appliances, sewing machines, etc., and here 75 li:iiuls are
constantly employed, who turn out all kinds of shirts,
ladies' underwear, collars and cuffs. Mr. Hrais imports
his flannels from Scotland, and his shirts are made of
carefully selected fabrics and are unsurpassed for finish,
fit, durability and uniform excellence. His goods are
general favorites with retailers and jobbtws, owing to their
great s. liability, w Inle his prices in all cases are extremely
moderate. Mr. Urais has agents in the princip.d cities of
Canada, He is a naM\e of Montreal, and was formerly .1
member ol ihi; hrm of Messrs Glover & Ur.iis, dealers in
gents' furnishing goods, Mcfiill street He is highly
regarded in trade circles for his business ability and
enterprise, and we predict for him a very successful
c.irrcr.

W. L. HALDIMAND & SON.

AKlil'KIiSr.N'TATnE and one of the oldest estab-
lished firms in its line in the nty of Montreal is
that of Messrs. \V. L. Ilaldimand & Son, hardware
manulaoturers' agents, whose ofhces and salesrooms
are centrally situated at 3^ and i.) St. Dizier street.
This important and prosperous business was founded
in iSs7 by Messrs. W. L. Ilaldimand & Son, who
conducted it till May, if<ij.l, when Mr. Geo. (".
Ilaldimand was adniitied into partnership. The co-
partners, .Messrs. \V. L., R. McK. ind Ceo. C. Ilaldimand,
tiring great practical experience to bear, coupled with
influential connections in Canada, the United States and
Cireat liritain. Messrs, W. I,. Ilaldimand ,% .Son carry
a full stock and occupy .'i spacious thrt.-e-story stone
building with two cellars, 30 x 100 feet in area, at Nos. 32
and J4 St. Dizier stri'et, fitted up with every ccmvenience,
elevator, etc. Orders are filled with care and dispatch
at the lowest possible figures, and the trade of the firm
extends throughout the entire Dominion Two travelling
salesmen are employed, and the cable address
of the firm W. " Ilaldimand, " Montreal Messrs \V.
L. ,'t K. McK. and Ceorge C. H.ildimand are natives of
Montreal, and are honorable, liberal and energetic busi-
ness men, who are greatly respected in trade circles.
This busi.iess was first started in St Sulpice street, then
it was removeil to St. I'rancois Xavier street, and in 18H6
to its presort location.

IRWIN, HOPPER & CO.

THE most prominent firm in Montreal engaged in
mining and shipping crude asbestos, phosphate
rock, etc., is tli.it of Irwin. Hojiper dt Co., whose
office is 314 Hoard of Trade iiuilding. Tliis business
w,i3 established in i.'^79 by the firm, and a large trade,
c )\'ering the whole of the Dominion of Canada, develop-
ed. Mr. Win. Irwin, the senior partner, died Sept. 30,
iSq3, since when the business has been continued by
Mr. K. T. Hopper, under the original name and style.
The firm are the managing directors and selling agents
for the Anglo-Canadian -Ksbestos Co., Limited, the Eng-
lish Portl.ind Cement <'o,, Limited, and the Montreal-
Kootenay Mining Co , Limited. Crude asbestos and
asbestos materials of all kinds .are h.indlc^d and dealt
in, also prepared asbestos fibre for paper stock, vihichis
a specialty, and ground phosphate for fertilizing pur-
I'oses. Mr. Hopper w.is born and raised in Montreal
He is a prominent member of the Hoard of Trade and
a Pirector of the Anglo-Canadian Asbestos Co., also of
the ICnglish Portland l?einent Co. .Limited, and the Mont-
real.Kootenay Mining Co , and is well and popularly
know II la ili'j best commercii! circL'3 in the citv.

CANADIAN SECRET SERVICE
AGENCY.

THE, Canadian Secret Service' A.ijency was estaolished
five years ago, and from the start has beeri success-
ful and prosperous. It was organized solely for legi-
timate detective work, and is conducted by experienced
men, thoroughly competent, who are untiring in their
ellorts to render the best satisfaction. Every branch of
detective work is attended, except matters pertaining to
divorce cases and matrimonial affairs. The agency lias
corresjK)ndents in all the cities and towns in Canada and
the United States, and is one of the best equipped on this
continent for doing elleciive detective work. The .igmicv
is under Cioverninent patronage and is conducted by Mr
Silas H Carpenter, a gentlem in who has had years of
experiente in detective work and is shrewd, quick,
sagacious and successful, and possesses marked executive
ability. Mr. Carpenter is widely known in this and all
large cities, and was for a time a member of the Montreal
detective force, and under his able management the
.'igency is deservi^dly s'-'cessful. All business is strictly
confidential. The agency is located in the basement of
the Temple Huilding, St James street.

MONl'KHAI. THK M KTUt »F< )l,|s (JF l'ANAJ>A ILLUSTRATED.

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THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

IN tliis liistoric'il review of the city of Moiitrwil,
wluTpin our leading representjitivu Inisiiiess Ikuihi's
receive ejireful cniisidenilidii, there is iin departnu^iit
tliat oidists iiiiiio iiltoiiliiin thim that nf Tiisurancc, iuid
tlio jiuhlislicrs liavo eiidnavured to liriiij^ licfcou the
[ml)lic tliosi^ coiM[iatui'S thiit li.ive the most siiliaiiiiitial
Kt.iiuliii;,' ill the Donniuoii of Ciuiiidii. Prominent
among tliese i« the f.imoiis London Assiiriince, '.vhich
was originally incor|)oniled hy Loyal Ch.irter in 17-0,
and now conduits a Fire, Life and Marine Insurance
business. Its entire history has been m.irked by a
coiirae of conservative and lionoralile management, that
has not only brought it an e.Ktensi\e business, but h;is
mailu for it a re|iutation and a nanus that inspires coii-
lidenco in all lho.se who are enjoying Mie proteetiim it
secures. The gross a.ssets of the London .Vssurance
amount to flH.-.'lti.THu (.l.uuiaiy 1st, I«'.».'!), and it
(■onnnenced busnicss in Canaila in IhiIl'. It hascKpos-
ili^il in the hamls of the Ueceiver tieiieral Sl.'ill.lKHt,
according to an act of the Koiumiou L.irii.iMient,
as a protection to its Canaili.in jioliiy hi>lders. .\ spe-
cialty is made of the insurance of buihhugs, and
ciintents of buildings, chuiehes, schools, jiublic
liuihlings, etc, .againsl lire or lightning ; nu'rc.antile and
m.-uuifad ui nig ri~lis are also hnliritcd and .'.ccepfed at
current rates. The prnici|ial ollices and headipiarters
for ('.iiiada of the Lou<lou Assurance are .suuated
iu Montreal at 17(i'.i Notre D.ime Mreet. Mr. K. \.
Lilly, the Manager, was born in .'st. Johns, Newfouml-
lanil, and came to Montreal in IH7t. IK; h.is been en-
gaged in the nisur.ance business for the l.ist 'JO ye.irs,
and was a|i|ioiuted Mana^'er of the London As.siiran(e
in IHJIO. Mr. Lilly w.is formeilv w;lh the (lu.anlian
.\ssurance Co., and is cnnsidei-ed 'iiie of the ablest
underwriters in ISbmtp'al, while he is highly esteemed
ill linaiici.il ciii h s f. ir his, ability and steilini,' integrity.
He is an acliie nieuibcr of the I'aii.idiali Hoard of I'ne
I uderwriters, also of the Hoard of Trade and Cily
Vlub. The Home ( ttlices of tlii^ Li'iidon Asstnance are
at No. T Ko.val Lxchaiige and No. 4:ti I'all .Mall, Lon-
don. The rates for tire, life anil marine insurance
policies in the [londoii Assurance are as low as any
other lirsl-cl.iss companies, while there is no corpora-
tion in t'anad.a eiu.Mged in the insurance business that is
more ready and able to promptly pay all losses as soon
as they are properly duclarud.

ERNEST PAUL.

THK stuilio of Jlr. Kniesl Paul, the photographer,
located at bHL';i St. Calherine street, established
abiuit (ivo ,, ears ago, is one of tlio most liberally
patronized in this section of Jlontreal. Thojuemises
comprise two llats, the top tiat being utilized for studio
and operating, while the rece|ilion parlors on the
ground floor are furnished in a handsome and t/isti>fiil
style. Kvcrything )iert;iining to modern portraiture
is executed in the highest degree of excellence, also
portraits iu oil, crayon, ]iastel, wati'r colors, etc.,
spcci.il attt^ntiou being given to artisliu idiotography.
yU: Paul is an expert photographer of experience and
reno»n and his studio is the resort of the best people
of Montreal, and all his arti.stie work is perfectly tiii-
i-lied, true to nature in every jiarticular. brilliant and
la.sting. JL'. I'aiil e'onnts no work wel' pertorined
that is not .satisfachiry to the sitter ami tho popular
"c.ibinets" made by him have become widi 1) known.
He is a young man, b(jrn and raised in this city, and
i' well known us a leading artist in his professi.Mi.

GEORGE W. WILLSON,

Ai.Tllnri.ll liiit a brief space of lime has elapsed
since .Mr. (iuorge W. Willsoii commenced the
manufacture of mouldings, frames and dealing in
pictures at wholesale, ho has .acipiired a wide reputa-
tion, and secured a trade, which entith^s him to proiii-
iu'iit mention. He commenced business operations
ill April last and occupies a s[);icious s.desroom 10 x
III.! feet at tl«H ( 'raig Street, with a factory L'O x (!.')
feet in the rear fronting on Foriilieation L.ane. He

carries an extensive slock of g !s and niciiildings of

eMty kind ; also picture frames of every ilescriplioii
in all sizes, and onh-rs are promptly tilled. The as-
sortment of picluies, frames, \r., kepi in stock is
com|i|eli! and it is s.ife to say no oilier in the business
cm successfully compete with him in prices. Mr.
W ill.soii is a native of Kent, Knyl.ind and came to
I ' vnada in 1K7;!. For a jieiiod of twenty yi'ars he
was iu llie employ nf the Cobb.in M.iniif.acturing Co.,
of Toronto, and sulisei|uently with l>. H Hogg, prior
t I eiub.irkiiiL; ill biisiiiess on his own account. He is
well and [lopularly known iu Montreal.

D. HATTON & CO.

ONK of tho most important sources of the food supply
of all nations is the lish industry, and from the
earliest times fi.shing has occiipieil the attention of
large numbers of people. The tish indu.itry has long
been one of llie most important resources of Canada,
and among the large wholesale houses, whose names are
familiar in trade circlea throughout Canada, there is no
one more favorably known than that of ^L'Ssrs. I).
HatloiiifcCo., receivers of tisli, whose otlico and store
are located in Montreal at IS Hoiisecours strei . This
extensive business w,is est.ibli.-^hed in 1874 by Mr. L).
Hatton, who is sole proprietor. Mr. P. Hattoii was
born 111 Montreal in LS44, ami was cdiieated at .Vrnold's
ami the dacnues Cartier Normal schools. He has
been very successful in the tish tr.ade, ond is agent in
this city for l». X. Myer & Co., of Portland, Maine. _
and is receiver from tho ciirers of haildies, etc., and'
lai'gi'st lishing establishments ol No\.i .Scotia, New
P.riiuswick and Prince Fdw.ird Island, as also lirilish
Columbia. Mr. Hatton is l.irgdy engaged in tlu;
pS.inling anil cultivation of oyslers in the Hay dii A'ln
and Kel risers, New IJriinswick, and was granted by
tho (iovernment the exclusive right for oysrer culti-
vation in tho above named rivers. Tho premises in
Montreal are cipiinnoilioua, with freezers and ico
h.iuses in the rear, cor.t.aining three refrigerators, hav-
ing a c.ip.acity of 15 tons each. Mr. Hatton owns a
steam launch, s<-ows and boats, and li.is a cold storage
Imiise in New liiuuswick for freezing piii pn,^es. .and
dwelling Iioiises for tin; men. Helicals exicnaively iu
fresh, smokcil, dried, L'rem, [lickled, fivizcn, boneless,
shell and canned lish, also in cranbei rics, lemons, etc..
and eight personsare employed. Liberal adduces an^
made when reipiireilon consignments of tiisl cla.ss lish,
while ijiiick sales and imniediale returns are guaran
teeil. Mr. Ilaitou isa life governor of lli,,' Montreal
(ieneral Hospital, a member of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to .\niiiials. a lifi^ mcmlierof the
Moniieal Hoiiieiiltunil Society, president of the St.
Hose Hoating Club, and one of (he council of the
Canadian National League, and is .also a member of
the N'ictoria Killes ^■eter.ln Association, having joined
ill 1H(!4. He is a Conseivalivc in politics, a popular
mi'iiiber of tlio Ho.ird of Trade, Jiml is one of Moni
real's public spirited citiz.i'us. He is a real estate
owner ill St. Denis' ward, St. ,li>aii Hapliste ward, St.
Mary's ward, as also iu Cliauibly, l^'ue., St. Hose,
(Jue., and lu Hay du Viii. N.U.

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HASLEY BROS.

NEWLY established ami reliable lioiise in its I'ne
in this section of the city of Montreal is that
of Messrs. Ilasley Bros., hatters and fuiners,
whose office and store are situated at 2.152 St. Caihirine
street. This steadily increasint; business was established
four years ago bv Messrs. John .\. and Samuel Mas-
ley, who conducted it till March, 1893, when Mr Samuel
Hasley died, after an honorable career. Mr. John A.
lUsley has since earned on the business under thu old

lirmname of " Ilasley Pros.' He was jirpviously in the
employment of the widely known firm ol Messrs. Green,
Sons fc Co , furriers and halters, Montreal, and is a
recoRnized authority on the prevailinK style.'i and fashions
of fur garments. The premises occupied comprise a
spacious ground and basement, each being 25 \ ,>,) feet in
size, fully supplied with every convenience, The store
IS elegantly apfiointed, having a large plate. glass front,
stean heat, electric lights, etc. The stock includes a
superior assortment of sealskins, j.ackets, p.detots, dol-
mans, newmarkels, also capes, muffs, caps, gents' col-
lars, fur overcoats, sleigh robes, etc., which are oUered

to customers at e.Ktr(!mely nioderate prices. In the
manulacture of his seal garments, Mr. Ilaslev uses
only the liin'st .Maska sealskins of the best iCnglisli dye
and turns out goods that are unsurpassed for style, (it,
finish and workmanship. The importance of purch.ising
furs, sealskins, etc., from a manufacturer like Mr. Ilas-
ley is of great value tu customers, not the least of which
is that a perfectly fitting garment is obtained, which is
impossible under other conditions. Mr. Ilasley also
handles Lincoln & Bennett's and Christy's London
hats and Knox's and Voiing Bros ' American hais. lie is
a native of Montreal, and is highly esteemed in business
circles for his skill, enterprise and just methods. Five
clerks and assistanis are employed, ami a specialty is made
of repairing all kinds of fur garmuuts in a first class
manner at reasonable rates.

N. M. DONAHUE.

ON F. ol th'» most fashionable esl.dilishmcnis engageil in
the im[jorlantbusinessof manufacturing fur garments,
trimmings etc.. in Montreal is that of N. M Donahue,
located at iSs2 Notre Dame street, onlv three doors west
of McCiill. 'I'he l>usiness was begun three years ago .iiid
lias grown steadily ever since, the proprietor having an
intiurnlial 1 onncction among the we.illhy classes of the
city, and i;ix ing perfect satisfaction in the style, fit and
beauty of all g irincnts turned out. One large floor
together wiili the basement is occupieil, affording splenilid
faciliin s for the display of the varied fashionable andvalu-
able stock alw;iys kept on hand This comprises carefully
selectetl fcreign and ilomestic furs of evttrv discription, a
notable fe.iture being a large and magnificent assortment
of Al:isl,an sealskins of ihe finest (piality. A specialty is
ma le ol ladies' fine goods which are made from selected
Canadian fuis, as well as those that are imported, and
this eslahlishment h.is a high reputation fcjr keeping
always abreast of the times in the most fashionable styles
thatappi.ir. Miss Donahue is a lady ofe.scellent taste,
great experience and thorough business ability. F'or
eleven years prior to originating her present business, she
filU'il ihe responsible position of manager and filler for
(.". J. Keynolds, and she has taken special pains, by per-
sonally extending her connections at home and abroad, to
be able to show her customers the latest styles in all gar-
ments immcuialely they appear.

C. A. HOLLAND & SON.

THE oldest establishfd and one of the most reliable
houses in Montreal in its lino is that jf Messrs. G. A.
Holland A Sou. importers of wall papers, f.nicy
goods, toys and beads, and manufacturers of baskets and

dealers in lacrosses and. sporting goods, whose offices and
salesrooms are situated at 1758 and 1760 Notre Dame
street. This extensive business was established in 1844
by Mr. G. A. Holland, who died in July, 1S82, after a
long, successful and honorable career. He was succeeded
by his son, Mr. C C. Holland, who is now conducting
Ihe business under the old firm name of G. A. Holland
&Son. Mr. Holland has been brought up in this business,
and is thoroughly conversant with the requirements of
the trade in every particular. He occupies a substantial
four-story and basement building, 35x70 feet in area.
The stock of wall papers includes high-class parlor and
drawing-room papers with artistic friezes to match, rich
library pajierings, felt. Lincrusta. Walton and other paper
hangings of all grades and shades They represent the
largest manufacturers in the United States, and they
import direct from the most celebrated French,
liriiish and German houses, and are always the first in
Montreal to display the latest novelties in their line of
business, which is both wholesale and retail extending
throughout Canada, United States and Great Britain.
Ml. Holland is a native of Montreal and is widely known
in traile circles for his business ability and just methods.
Ten clerks and assistants are employed in this establish-
ment.

M. DROUIN.

IK you want a good, durable, well-litting hat. the best
place to go is to ihe establishment of M. Drouin, at
17J St. Lawrence street. This gentleman will supply
you will) hats in the latest style, ami every one who
wishes to appear well dressed will give him a call His
is unquestionably the best house in the city. He makes
a specialty of gents' silk h.ils to order and guarantees
them in the latest style and of the highest (piality. He also
always has on hand the newest things in stifl hats, and
his goods have the very highest reputation, having
obtained a medal and diploma at the Colonial, Indian
Lxhibilion, Fng , in 1SS6 ami being most popular among
the best dressed gentlemen of this city. Mr. Drouin is a
naiivc of Montreal and a public spirited business man.

A. LESPERANCE.

AMON'"; those engaged in siqiplyiiig the citizens of
Montreal with choice food products, it is safe to say
that noil'! are more popular than Mr. A. Lesperance.
dealer ir beef, lamb, veal, pork, poultry, game, oysters,
lish, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, etc., whose well
appointed establishment is located at No. 47J Bleury
street. .Mr. Ix.'sperance founded this business some
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splendid, flourishing business. His store is .jf spacious
dimensions, 25 x 55 feet, and is one of the best appomled
in tlie tity, while its cleanly and attractive appearance
has become proverbi.il. The sti)ck of goods comprises
the choicest cuts of beef, veal, mutton, lamb and pork,
also salt and smoked meats, sausage, bolognas, fish, dairy
and creamery butter, eggs, poultry, canned goods; and, in
season, oysters, fruits, vegetables and game of every
variety. I'opular prices prevail. Two delivery wagons
arc kept constantly busy, and satisfaction is guaranteed
in every instance. The telephone c.ill is 151J, and goods
are delivered promptly. Mr. l.esperance is a native of
this city, having I- ' here fifty years, and during his
business career he has won popular favor and a fair name.

R. C. WILSON.

PROMINKNT among the leading merchant tailors of
the city of Montreal is Mr. K. C. Wilson, who.'se
store is locatpd at 252 St. James street. Mr. Wilson
established this business tweniy years at;o, and numbers
among his permanent customers many of Montreal's
prominent and best dressed citizens. He occupies two
commodious floors, each being 75 x 25 feet in area, and
carries a heavy and choice stuck of the best Scotch and
West of England cloths, Iwceds, suitings, veslings and
overcoatings, only the best and most stylish goods being
handled, so that the most fastidious customer can readily
be suited. Each figure is made a study so as to best
meet its custom and to secure graceful, easy-fitting
garments, gratifying the wearer both as to style, finish
and durabilitv. The prices and quality considered can-
not be duplicated el' .>here, and to be Mr. Wilson's
customer once, is to ' d his patton always. He employs
twelve first-class wor (men, and his stock is valued at over
• lo.ooo. Mr. Wilson was born in Scotland, but has
resided in .Montreal for the last 35 years, where he has
made many friends, owing to his honorable business
methods, and he is recogni/eJ as an accomplished master
of the tailor's ait.

M. BARSALOU & CO,

A NOTED house in the tily of Monlre.d whose opera-
tions extend throughout Diitario and (juebec is th.it
of Messrs. M. Barsaluu & Company, importers of
carriage and saddlery hardware, at No. 2IJ9 Si. I'aul
street. This concern was founded in 1871 by its present
owner, \^l;ose name its bears, one of Montreal's most
widely know n and prominent citizens. A native of the
city, Mr. 13arsalou di.is for many years occupied a fore-
most position in the ranks of those business men whose
chief aim IS ever us progress and material development
His ellorts have by no means been confined to the manage-

ment of the house now under consideration, for he is
equally prominent in other lines of commt.rcial and in-
dustrial development. The business premises utilized on
St. Paul street comprise an entire four-story building
with basement, having a frontage of twenty feet by a
depth of one hundred. These are well equipfied with all
modern appliances and conveniences for the handling of
the immense stock of carriage and saddlery hardware
which the house imports direct from the leading pro-
ducers in .ill countries. Five assistants are employed in
the premises, and two travellers tepresent the house on
the road. This is the leading concern of its line in
the Dominion, and none other can offer such superior
and favorable rates and terms to the trade.

R. SUMMERHAYES & CO.

THE premises occupietl for this business at i Bleury
street comprise two (loors. The parlor and recep-
tion rooms arehandsomelv fitted up and the operating
rooms provif.led witli Landscape and winter scene back
grounds and every valuable appliance known to modern
photography. Experienced assistants are employed and
every description of [ihotographic work is produced, and
orders for work in crayon, oil, water colors and Inilia
ink are executed inasiipeiior manner. Copying and en-
larging pictures is a specialty and all the work executed
IS brilliant, permanent and the acme of perfection. Mr.
Sumnierhayes is an artist of natural ability and has
received that cultivation and training wh-ch are so ne-
cessary to success, having had years of practice and was
for a lime with Notmaii in this city, and is an accom-
plished photographer, one of the leading artists in his
line in !\Ionireal. He is a native of England, '^ut has
been a permanent resident of this city from boyhood.
Besides tine portraiture, Mr. SuminerhaM's makes a
S[iecialty of groups of athletic and other clubs, and his
patronage coiius from llie vi ry lest classes.

works are perfectly equipped in every department with
all the best and latest improved machinery .and appliances
known to the trade, including a complete equipment for
the manufacture of the nandsomely finished and beauti-
fully designed paper boxes in which their gtjods are pack-
ed. The range of production embraces the manufacture
of fine and serviceable dressings and finishes for boot and
shoe manufacturers and for domestic use. .-Vniong the best
.1 d most favorably known products turned out here are,
iu. the use of boot and shoe manufacturers : self burnish-
ing ink (shank varnish), thin black dye dressing, diamond
finish ; for dongola and kid, white dressing ;and for do-
mestic use, diamond finish dressing, Boston dressing,
boulevard dressing,I<ussian tan, Kus.soline paste, diamond

AMERICAN DRESSING CO.

AMO.Nt; the leailing concerns which have lately
extended their operations to this market is the Amer-
ican Dressing Co,, of Boston and of this city, man-
nf.acturers of dressings, blackings, nc. whose office and
works are located at .:j6 St, I'aul slreel. The company
have for several years conducted a large and prosperous
Liisiness in the United Stales, and in iSo.l established
their branch house in iMoptreal. This br.inch is located
in a line four story buiUling of ample dimensions, extend-
ing through the block to Commissioners ,treet, which has
recently been refitteil for their use. and now affords the
best facilities fi)r the pioseculion of the industry. These

Vatent leather polish ; " Alba," for white shoes, belts,
helmets, etc., and a very largi! trade is supplied from this
Centre throughout all parts of Canada, The company
employ a force of thirty skilled hands, and have three
experienci'd tr.ivellers contiiiu.illy upon tfie road. They
claim that their goods are equal if not superior to any
now upon the market, and their rapidly increasing busi-
ness is evidence that the cl.iini is well founded. We ad-
vise all manufacturers in .search of the best dressings to
write to ihe .-Vmerican Dressing Co. (or telephone No.
1 1 15) for quotations and samples of their self burnishing
ink, diamond finish for dongola or kid and their white
dressing. We would also advise retailers, whose trade
in these articles is for liouseholil purposes, to send for
samples of diamond finish, Boston and fioulevird dress-
ings, their Eussian tan, f<U5soline paste and diamond
patent leather polish. t)nr illustration gives some idea of
the attractive manner in which the goods are put up. and
experience has shown that tlit^y sell faster than any others.

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TROY STEAM LAUNDRY CO.

P(.i]< turning uiit first. tlass work in the washinR and
renovatinK of our daily attire, special attention is
direited in this mercantile review of Montreal to
the popular ,ind reliable 'I'rov Steam Laundry Company,
uhose e\tensive establishment is located on Inspector
street. This business was established in 1.SS7 and in
iSbS Mr. W, Henry became bole I'roprielor, He has

entirely new, and includes one of the largest sieam
mangles yet made, weighing 12 tons, and two steam
boilers of 70 horsepower, respectively. Here 130
skilled hands are employed, and the machinery is driven
by a superior 73 horse-power steam en^^ine. The ca[7,ic-
ily of this laundry is 5,000 shirts and jo.aio collars
and large quantities of otijer gtjods weekly. 'J'he finest
laundry work in Montreal, with no exception, is here
executed in a superior and prompt manner and with no
injury to the goods. Lace curiams. fine
slnrts, chemises, pillow-shams, collars, cufts,
tine dresses, embroidered articles, blankets,
woollen stuffs, counterpanes, etc, are laun-
dried in a skilful manner ; ami theannoyauce
of haviuR articles changed for those of others
is carefully guarded against, while the lowest
prices are charged. Nine delivery wagons
are in const;iut service, calling for and
delivering goods, free of charge, in all p.irts
of Montreal and suburbs, Mr. Henry does
a large amount of work for the Allan Line
and the best hotels in the city, to the eiilire
satisfaction of patrons. (,)rders by teleph.^ne
(call (Ml) are promptly attended to, as well
as those by mail. Mr. Henry was b<jrii in
MfiiUreal, and has been engaged in the
l.iundry business for Ujnvards of eleven
\ears. He learned the trade with Tooke
liros.. shirt manuficturers, and was with
them when the National I'olicy came intit
force and developed the shirt indi'.ilry. He
was afierwards cishiir for the liurluid
Lithographing Company. Mr Henry is a
Companion of the Koyal /Vrch t'hapter of
M.isons and a prominent Udd Fellow, and
is highly esteemed for his enterprise and
sterling integrity. He is constantly on the
alert to secure the latest improved and best
laundrv machinery, and his establishment is
a credit tu the city.

h.ml crrrirr!, for the compnny's nw, a superior new five-
story brick ,ind stone building, fu \ 115 feet in dimensions,
which contains a Hoorspace of about 30,000 square feet.
It is well lighted and ventilated, and is supplied with
gas, I'Lctric lights, etc. The basi'meni is devoted to the
washing and markingrooms, the tirst floor to oltices and
delivering room, the second floor I" •'• • t - - ,,-,j, (iepart-
menls, while the third floor ■ , -■"^iin" and

finishing, and the fourth h • aI , yir.g

departments. The plant "■ ^^ t ,:.. '. ' . and

BEAVER CUTLERY WORKS.

THIS import. lilt industry was establishcil niiu! years
ago by the Canada t'utlery (^f)mpany, which con-
ilucted it till i.S.S'i, when Mr, Alfred Treviihick
became sole owner. The premises occupied al <].\ St.
John street comprise a sp.acious two story brick building,
MO X CIO feet in area, the first floor being devoted to
odice and m.ichine shop, hammersmiths' and grinding
departments, while the second floor is utilized for the
polishing departineiit. The workshops are tully supplied
with modern machinery, tools and appliances, ojiurated

by a 35 horse power steam engine, and fifty skilled
operatives are employed. The capacity of the Heaver
Cutlery Works i< 5,000 dozen knives and forks monthly.
Only the best steel, etc., is mili/e'l, anil the cutlery
prodiici'd is unrivalled for quality, finish, linrabilitv
,ind uniform excellence. Table cutlery is manufactured
here exclusively, and orders are promptly filled at the
lowest possible price. In fact, the knives anil forkspro-
duced at the Heaver Cutlery Works are general fiivorites
wherever introduced, and the demand for them is
steadilv increasing in all sections of Canada Mr.
Trevitiiick has always been identified with these works
and was previously luanaging ilirector, I le is a native of
Cornwall, I'Inglaud. and is a tlioroughly pr,ictical engineer.
He has resided in Montreal since K'l.S.:, is widely known,
and IS a member of St. (Jeorgc's Society, the St.
James and Mctroiiolitan Clubs.

GEO. H. HOLLAND,

Til L, largest and most noted establishment in
the l>ominion engaged in the importation and s. lie of
band instruments is that of Mr. C.eo. It I loll.ind,
located in .Montreal, at 17I10 Notre P. line slieet. Thi-.
business was originally founded in iS(-( by Mr. <i ..\
Holland, who died [uly iS!S2, .after an honorable and
successful career. He was succeeded by his son Mr.
(ieo H. Holland, the present popular proprietor. Mr.
flolland w.is born in Montreal, December iS^ 1, and
comirienced the studv of niusir at the age of seven years.
During thoTrent affair he joined the C,inadi,in Militia,
and rose from a private to b,ind ni.ister of the Victoria
Kifles. He was twelve years in the Victori,i Kifles. and
eventually joined tliodth I'usiliers, with which regiment
he continued also lor 1 2 years. Mi,Holl.ind pi lys suc-
cessfully eveiy band and string instrunient, and lias per-
formed in tiiaiiy of the principal cities of C.inada .ind
the L'nited Stales. Ho carries the largest and best
stock of band instruments in the city, including drums,
clarionets, bugles, cornets, sax horns, banjos, violins,
guitars, mandolins, etc., which are imjiortrd direct from
the most celebrated Kiiropean nijuufa.-turers. Only
first class instruments are handled, and the traile of the
house extends throughout the Dominion. Orders are
promptly filled at the lowest possible prices, and a
specialty is made of supplying complete outfits of the
finest instruments for military or other bands. Mr.
Holland served in the I'enian Haul in iS(,(i and is wide-
ly known for his fidelity and strict honor. I'ersons re-
quiring band or other musical instruments should
patronize this reliable house, which offers advant.ages
that can with ditliculty be accorded elsewhere.

MONTREAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA. ILLUSTRATED.

THE AUER INCANDESCENT LIGHT
MANUFACTURING CO

THE problem of prodiiciiif; a Inilliani, sicidy and
srtiokeli!Ss artificial liK'it at a ininimiim of tost is one
that lias eimatjpfl tlio ationiion of spicialists in all
parts of the world, and by none has it been so successfully
solved as by Auer, the inventor of the incandescent
light which bears his name. The Aner liwht gives off no
smoke or soot ; it is perfectly steadv, and has none of that
flickering which is such an objectionable feature of gas.
It is a white light, and hence colors maybe readily dis-
tinguished by it, ICight feet of gas per hour with an
ordinary burner gives a light of twenty-two candle
])OWPr, while the Auer appliance with the same amount of
gas will >;ive over one hundred and fifty candle power.
The Canadian rights in this wonderful and useful in-
^ '^ntion are vested in the Auer Incandescent Light
.Mamifacturing Company (Limited), of thiscitv. It was
organized in October, iSo.', with a capital stork of 8500,-
000 and with the following oOicers and I-ioard of
DJectors, viz. : A. O. f;rang(r, I'resident and General
M.in.iger ;]ohn Murphy, \'ice I're'.ident ; Win. Strachan,
!•■ v.. Nitlson, lion. Jos. M. Ciazzam, Jos. Swift, !•". A.
Cieiiereux, I. L. Hoivin, C A. Duclos. The general
oflices and works are located at No. liij Notre Pame
St., orncr of St. James, and occupy a five-story building,
ha\'ing a frontage of thirty ft et by a depth of niiietv.
The business oi fitting up buildings of every description
with the .Auer Light is f.ist assuming large proportions.
It is largely in use in this city, and the excellent results
obtainerl by its adoptitjii, of wliich economy is not the
least imptirtant, ii.ive gainerl for it the warm and un-
solicited approval of our leading manufacturers, mer-
chants and priv.ite citizens.

ALBERIC DURAND.

THI-- commercial interests of Montreal contain no more
active department of enterprise than that devoted to
the cominis.^ion tradi'. Prominent among the lead-
ing representatives in this line, we would call the atten-
tion of our renders to the well-known house of Mr.
.\lberic Durand, who. leaving his nativi'Countrv flranee)
in I'eliruary, i.Soi. lie cime to this city, and in the fol-
lowing May established himself as a manuf.icturcr's
agent at No. ^03 Rue des Commissaires. He is the
representative for the whole of Canada for the following
celebrated I'reneh ni.mufacturers ; Centrale de I'rance,
whose line is dregs, chemicals and surgical instruments,
of which Chas. liuchiit & Co , of Paris, are the proprie-
tors ; Kenoce i^ (.'arret, veruiicelli and macaroni; I'au-

lain, chocolate. Il.i is also the agent in the Dominion
for Jockev Club Trench sardines, peas and other canned
and potted goods ; and also represents the famous hou.se
of Mr. Laroche Jaubert, papeteries. At his place of
business he carries a full and comprehensive line of sam-
ples of the various commodities in which ho deals, and
jobbers would do well to inspect th<?se inagnificunt goods
before purchasing elsewhere, for they are the very best
that can be produced, and are quoted at prices which
will commend them to the attention of tbeclosest buyers.
Though but recently established, he has already devel-
oped a large trade, many of the leading groC( rs of this
city procuring their supplies iti this line from him. The
influence exercised by this establishment on its special
line of trade has been of the most salutary and iis(^ful
character, and those interestetl forming business rela-
tions with Mr. Durand may depend on receiving prompt
and liber.il (realinenl, and procure advantages diificult
to be secured elsewhere. Mr. Durand bears a high repu-
tation in the trafle, and is much respected in business
and social circles.

E. RICHARDSON & CO.

NO similar establishment in the city h.ts come to the
front with the steady and prosperous growth that
denotes popular endorsement with better claiins for
supremacy than the above named tirni. The premises
occupied at 3) St. Peter street comprise two floors, each
20 X f)5 feet in <limensions ; they are neatly and appro-
priately fitted up, and provided with all the latest ma.
chinery and appliances peculiar to the trade. Six skilled
artisans are employed here, while much work is given out
to families to be executed at home, thus furnishing
profitabl(!emplovment to many people. The firm manu-
facture for the tr.ide only, and turn out large quantities
of silk cords, braids, barrel buttons, c.ip ornaments, mufl"
t;issels, trimmings, etc.. etc. They keep up to the times
with e\-ery change of fashion, and the general make-up
and stvle of the goods manufactured by this house com-
pare f.ivorabh' with iiujiorted goods, and the ditfereiice
in price is so much in favor of the home manufacture
that large buyers are beginning to Fee the folly of pa) ing
so much more for imported articles that are really of
inferior value. The concern is a popular one, relying
wholly im the merit of their goods to bring them, and
retain, trade, '1 hey put nothing on the market but wh.it
they are sure is good, and in this way liav(! secured the
confidence of the trade and the advancement ol their
own interests, as their patrons become permanent when
they find it both profitable and plea.sant to deal direct
with a manufacturing house turning out reliable goods
only.

HOWE, MclNTYRE CO.

AN inlluential and representative firm in its line in
the city of Montreal is that of Messrs. Howe,
Mclntyre Co., millets and manufacturers' agents
and general comn.ission merchants, whose office and
salesrooms are situated at 20Q Commissioners street.
This steadily increasing business was established four
years ago by Messrs. A. E. Howe and J. Holmes Mcln-
tyre, whose trade now extend.? throughout the city
of Montreal and province of Quebec. They occupy a
sp.acious two-story and basement building, fitted up
with every f.icility and convenience for the successful
prosecution of the business. Messrs. Howe, Mclntyre
Co. make a specialty and are sole proprietors of (,>neen
of Uoses Elour and PrisciUa Perkins'Pancake Flour, the far-
mer acknowledged to be the finest p.astry flour to-day
on the Canadian market, while the latter, though only
just put on sale, is rapidly gaining in public favor.
It is a wonderful preparation, containing all the bone
and muscle forming elements of barley, corn, wheat,
rye and rice, needs no salt, no yeast, no eggs, is always
ready for use. Their hygienic specialties are recog-
nized by the trade and public as the standard for'
ipialitv and purity. These specialties include Oat
b'lakes partially cooked ; .Vmerican Rolled Oats, Pearl
Hominy, finest Canadian Rolled Oats, "22)0" brand
firanulated Wheat Meal, Rolled Wheat, Cracked Wheat.
Crushed Harley. Pot and Pearl Harlev. Split Peas, Graham
l-'lour, entirtj Wheat I'lour, White Kiln-Dried Cornmeal,
Gold Cornmeal, Gr.mulated Oatmeal, Patent Prepared
Groats. Patent Prepared liarley, Buckwheat Flour, etc.
Only really superior farinaceous and other goods are
handled, and orders are promptly filled at the lowest
possible pr''.L's. They are agents in Montreal for the
Ireland National l-'otxl Co , Li'd, of Toronto, whose high-
class breakfast ,'ind other cereals are too well known for us
to dwell upon their excellence. They also represent the
Muscatine Uat Meal'Co.. of Muscatine. low.i, manu-
facturers of new and improved process oatmeal and
rolled oats, while this couiji.my is also the exclusive
mannf.acturers of the famous " Friends' Rolled White
t)ats," sold only in 2-lb, packages. Mjssrs. Howe,
Mclntyre Co. also sell direct to jobbers an<l retailers.
Mr. Howe and Mr Mclntyre are natives of Ontario.
They are regarded as eminently reliable and trust-
worthy, and are extremely popular in trade circles.
The telephone call of the office is 2236.

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JOHN JAMES BROWNE.

IN reviewinf! tlie progresr. of arcliitcciiirAl effort in our
midst, tlie n-init: of John J.imes Hrownn will at once
siiKgest Itself to nunilwrs of our rea.lers. I'roofs of
his skill are numerous in Montreal and its vicinity, and in
many a bnildini; may l>e noied iIk- impress of liis master
mind. I'rominent among such are the residences of A.
F. ("laiilt, lisci.. Iiavid .\lorrice, Ksq , David Vnile, }'.si\..
\V. Yuile, Esq., Jesse Joseph, Esq., liobert M.acliay.

Esq., Jas. Baxter, Esq., A. VV. Morris, Esq., Peter Lyall,
Esq., of this city ; and ihose of Simeon Jones, Esq., St.
John, \.I>. ; I'otter Palmer, Esq.. Chicago ; I-:. Seybold,
Esq , and \\'.\ Soper, ICsi] , Ottawa; the Albert buildings,
Victoria square ; Nordheimers huildinRS, St James
street; the Koyal Insurance building, Notre Pa me street ,
Ganlt Eros & Co 's warehouses, St. Helen street; the
Cireenshields block, Victoria square, and Centra) Cha;n-
bers, Elgin street, Ottawa, are also monuments to his
memory among the mercantile community. Among the
churches we find St. Stephen's, Grace, St. Mary's, All
Saints', St Gabriel's, Montreal, St. Columban s E. C ,
Cornwall, and the enlargement of the Dominion ,Metho-
dist, Ottawa ; while turning again to the practical side of

his nature, we bn\e t\:r Ptormnnt rnttnn mill, Cornwall .
the Montreal ("otloi, Co. s nulls, Valle\ field ; the Trent
Valley Woollen Mills, Cimpbelllord ; the I'arnham Heet-
Kout Sugar f'actory. I'arnham, an 1 the recent enlargement
of the Dominion Cotton Co.s mills at Magog and 1 loche-
laga. These are the records of a busy life. On the jr I
of August last, .Mr. Hrownesurcumlied to the effects of an
accident met with the prrceiling .November, and the
business established by him thirty-live years ago passeil
into the hands of his son, Mr. T. II Hrowne, who h.is
since contlucled the same with marked success. lie has
associated w ith him Mr. James Smith, architect, a gentle-
man who was for twelve years (fiom iX-;H to i.'icio) in the
employ of his late father. Tlie business is conducted
under the name and style of John James Hrowne, and
embraces architecture in .all its branches, as well as ci\il
engineering, for qualification in which jirolession Mr.
Uroune's studies and past exp-^rience have been mainly
directed

PAUZE & LAMOUCHE.

THE popular yniing fimi of Pauze & I.ainnuche, house,
sign and decorative painters, are doing a large, pros
perous business. They are bi'th praciical and ex-
perienced, and have been establisln.'(l since jS-ji, and
occupy handsome premises. Co x -'3 feet, at 17(^0 St. Cath-
erine street. The store is tastefully decorated and made
conspicuous by large show windows. A large stock
of wall papers, in new, eleg int designs, is carried ;
;ilso, artists' materials, and a general assortment of
paints, oils, varnishes, etc. Both members of tlie
lirm are artists in their line of business and make
a specialty of interior decorating, frescoing, paper
hanging, etc.; also, general house and sign painting,
gl.iziiig, graining, whitewashing, etc., and during the
time they have been in business have filled many orders
ami contracts for this kinfl of work, which was in every
way highly satisfactory. Estimates are furnished when
desired, and particular care given to all work entrusted
to them. Mr. J. Pauze was born near Montreal, and
Mr. fl. L.iniouche in the city. They are active, ener-
getic young business men, and have won success by
deserving it. They employ from ten to twelve competent
assistants, who are under their immediate supervision,
and are ever solicitous to please all favoring them with
patronage.

W. S. GOO-DHUGH & CO.

A -MONO the many well-known commission merchants
in Montreal, there are none having a better reputa-
tion, or control a more substantial business, than
the firm of \V. S Goodhugh & Co., whose offices are in

the Hoard (if Trade building. The house w. is established
in i.Mij by Mr. \V. S. Goodhugh, »ho ten years since
admitted his son, W. G. Goodhugh, into partnership.
I'ew, if any. firms in ( anada have so extensive a foreign
correspondence as have this one and it embraces large
business connections in Hiazil, East and West Indies,
China and Japan, and whose operations include sugars,
teas and general foreign produce. The business is
carried on with considerable enterprise, together with
commercial promptitude, and his thereby insured them
the lullest confidence of a large foreign connection. All
their dealings are strictly on commission, and thereby are
free from the tliictuations of markets. The senior of this
firm was born in London, England, and, besides receiv-
ing a university education in that metropolis, had the
advantages there of a first class commercial training.
Since this gentleman commenced business in Montreal,
he has always been a most active business man. and
stands high in the best comnierrial circles of Canada as
a popular and enterprising merchant. Hoth partners
are memliers c^f the Hoard of Trade, the senior being one
of its oldest rienibers.

w. Mcdonald.

/'|NI". nf the most noted and reliable carpenters, contr.lc-

m tors and builders in this section of Montreal is Mr. W.
McDonald, whose office and workshops are situated
at 270 St. .\ntoine street. Mr. McDonald established
this business in iSSi, and his trade now extends through-
out the city and its suburbs, furnishing employment to a
large number of skilled carpenters, and all work is finished
by hand. Mr. McDonald undertakes the repair or al-
teration of old premises, and also the erection of ne*.v
buildings. Hardwood interior fittings, doors, sash, blinds,
etc , are promptly made to order, and he can always
quote satisfactory prices on all classes of \»ork, guaran-
teeing entire satisf.action. Mr. McDonald has lately
fitte<l up the Temple Building, Bank of .Montreal, etc.,
his work being highly endorsed b\ leading architects and
experts. He was born in Montreal and spent most of
his lifetime here, where he has made many friends owing
to his ability and strict integrity He is an .ictive r'ein-
ber of the St. Anflrew's aiul Caledonian Societies, also a
member of the Committee of the Mechanics' Institute.

a. WHITAKER.

PROMINENT among the custom house brokers and
shipping agents in Montreal is Mr. S. Whitaker,
whose ollice is located at i,S.( St, James street Mr.
Whitaker is sole agent in Mtintreal for the famous firms
of Messrs. \\. Wingate i*c Johnston, forwarding and
shipping .agents, etc., of London, Liverpool, (ilasgow.

MONTKliAL, THE METROPOLIS OF CANADA, ILLUSTRATED.

Manchester ami Suuthainpto:!, and Messrs. O. W. Sliel-
do:i & Co.. in ilie same line, ul New York, Chicago anil
boston. These two firms have been anialyamaletl
and are known as the Immediate Transportation
Company (Limited). The.y make a spe:ialty of
handling on commission through the custom house.
imports and exports on behalf of city and out of-
town firms, forward all kinds of goods and freight
to their destination, takeout bills of lading and handle
merchandise of every description. The Immediate
Transportalion Company has correspondents in all
sections of C.inada, the United States and foreign coun-
tries, and Mr. Whitaker acts for them in Montreal. Mr.
Whitaker also represents steamers plying l)etwceii Mont-
real, Toronto. Hamilton and intermediate ports, issues
passenger tickets and forwards freight, while he also does
a large amount of custom house business. Mr. Whitaker
was born in the North of Ireland, but has resided in
Montreal for the last 28 years. He is an active member
of the lioard of Trade.

R. B. HALL.

THIS business was founded some twenty years ago by
the firm of Crawford Atiordon. succeeded by \V. V.
Gordon, then by (iordon, Hall & Co. The latter was
dissolved in iHijz. and Mr. Hall has since carried on the
business alone, gaining an enviable reputation for hand-
ling only the best and parest of goods As a direct
importer of fine teas, coffees, wines and liquors, and as a
retailer of both foreign and domestic staple and fancy
groceries, Mr. Hal [wrmanenlly maintains the lead.
His spacious establishment at 2290 St. Catherine street,
which is also one of the most attractively fitted up in
Montreal, is slocked with the choicest groceries, wines,
lic|uors and cigars known to the trade, also foreign and
native fruits and nuts, canned and bottled goods, sauces,
relishes, condiments, and table delicacies, creamery and
dairy products, provisions and .ill grocers' sundries. A
prominent specialty is made of the celebrated •■ Tamil-
kande" Indo-Ceylon tea. Eight assistants are in attend-
ance on customers, and goods are delivered at residences
free of charge. Mr Hall is a nalivo Montrealer and one
of the most widely-known and deservedly popular of the
city's retail grocers.

F. E. MORGAN.

THE well-known, reliable pharmacist, .Mr. F. E.
Morgan, lias always sustained a high reputation and
is held in high esteem in professional and social
circles. He was born in Quebec and is a graduate of the
School of Pharmacy in this city, and for a period of four

years has been established in business in his present
location at 47 I'rince Arthur street The store has a
depth of 50 feet and a width of 15 feet, and is elegantly
fitted up with plate glass show-cases, cherry wood an 1
fixtures, frescoed ceiling, etc., and is made conspicuous
by a handsome show-window. The assortment of drugs
and medicines is complete, and embraces chemicals,
pharmaceutical and proprietary preparations, perfumes,
toilet articles, also imported French drugs, druggists'
sundries, surgical appliances, etc. The labor.itory is
under the immediate supervision of Mr. Morgan, and
physicians' prescriptions and family recipes are carefully
and accurately compounded, and he enjoys the unbounded
confidence of all his many patrons. He is an active mem-
ber of the yuebec Pharmaceutical Association, also the
Canadian Order of Koresters, the A.U U.W., Select
Knights, and an active Tree Mason. He is a young man
possessing splendid professional abilities, and has a bright
future before him.

THE GERMAN CLOAK HOUSE.

ONIi of the best known and most popular ladies' tailors
in this city is Mr. S. H.achmann, proprietor of the
(Jernian Cloak House, No. 2J33 >t. Catherine street.
Mr. hachinann, who was born in Kane, Russia, has had
a long and valuable experience, extending over a period
of fifteen years, as a designer and cutter of ladies' cloaks,
coats, costumes, etc. He came to Montreal in 18SS and
was for a time employed as cutter in the .American
jersey factory, and subsequently, for a period of two
years, in the house of James Ogilvie & Co., prior to eng.ig
ing in business on his own .iccount in iS<j2. The prem-
ises occupied are of ample dimensions and comprise two
floors tastefully fitted up. Mr. Bachmann always keeps
in stock line imported goods ami materials, and cuts and
makes to order ladies' cloaks, coats, etc , in accord with
the prevailing fashions, perfect as to style, fit. trimming,
finish and workmanship, and enjoys a large and fashion-
able patronage.

JOHN JAMES BROWNE & SON.

TIfK re.'d estate agent and broker is a prime factor in
building ii[) a city and community, a most convenient
medium between the seller and the purchaser or those
who wish to sell or buy. The investor or capitalist and
mechanic alike seek information, suggestion and advice
at his hands. A prominent real estate broker in this
city and located in the Nordheimer Building is Mr. K.
K Browne, who recently succeeded to this business by
the death of his father, Mr. John James Browne, archi-
tect, which occurred on August 3rd, 181)3. The deceased
founded the real estate brokerage business three years

ago, in connection with his architectural business, for the
benefit of his clients. Mr V IC. Browne was at the time
of his father s death in the employ of the National
Despatch I'ast Freight Line, Boston, Mass., and upon
coming home resigned his position to take charge of the
real estate 1 ranch of his late father's business. For three
and a half years previous to going to Boston, he was in
the employ of the Cirand Trunk Kailway in Montieal.
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insurance business in buying, selling and exchanging, and
also handles nonresidential property and manages
estatits. He brings to this line of Imsincss great aptitude,
high i|ualilications and strict integrity. He is widely
known and is a member of the Board of Trade At all
times he has under his control most desirable properties
both suited to business and residenti;il purposes 'Since
the establishment of this branch hy the late John James
Browne, the business has been a growing one and the
agency has become a leading one in its line. The son is
a worthy representative of his late father. The business
is carried on under the name and style of John James
Browne & Son.

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E. ST. AMOUR.

AT the present day. miny nf tliu liost ami mnst rnliahle
Ri'iiris anil S|)(!ciallies produced in Canada and thi;
Uiiiii'd Stales ari! handled in the cily of Montreal
by tlicise who are technically called mannfacturers' aKt'nIs.
I'ronnnent among these is Sir, K. St. Amour, whose ollice
is located at 24^ St. James street. Mr. St Amour com-
inenced in ilii:; hue m iSyu, and already he lias secured a

liheral and influential patronage in all sections 01 Quebec,
( Inlarioand the Maritime Provinces I!e represents the
following famous companies, and pnnnpsly fills orders at
the lowest possible figures, viz, : I.ainson Consolidated
Store Service Co., nosloii, Mass. ; Scott I'.iper Co.
(Limiteil), Philadelphia, Pa. : Odell Typewriter Co ,
Chicago, 111. ; lilonnt I )oor Check and Spring Co., Hoslon,
Mass. ; The He.dy V.m Co,, liridgeport. Conn, ; Axtcll
Metallic Weather Strip Co,, Ke»v York. The goods pro-
duced by these companies are absolutely unrlvalleil, and
the demand for them is steadily increasing in all sec-

tions of the Dominion and the I'liiied Stales Mr, St.
Amour employs live travelling salesmen and handles cash
and parcel carriers of every description, also electric,
steam, water, cable or pneumatic jjowct specialties. He is
a native of lieaiiliarnois, (Jiiebec, but has resided in Mont-
real for the last 15 years, and was formerly in the
employment of L. J A Surveyor & L'u, Mr. SI. .\inour

214 and .'Ki on the saini! street, the new building being
constructed for the special use of this eslablishmeni, A
large and elegant lini^ of dry goods and g<>nts' furnishings
is constantly kept in stock, including dress fabrics of
.American, l-'rench and (iernian Mi,akes, as silks. W'- - ris,
laces, ribbons, ladies' and gentlemen's furii.:..ungs,
notions, trimmings, curtains, oil cloths and everything in
the line of'iipleand fancy goods, sold at prices which
the most economical cannot object to. This house is al-
ways among the lirst to introduce all the new styles, hence
has attr.icted as its patrons that trade which dcman<ls
the best. Mr. Huot was born at TcrrcbuiiUe, 1'. y.,
but has resided in Muutrcal since iSi7j.

is an 'lonorable, energetic business man and an ex-mcui-
ber of the Commercial Travellers' Association and the
St. I>enis triub. Among others stores he has fittt.'d uf)
is that of R. Walker & Co.. Toronto ; T. liaton & Co..
Toronto, at a cost of Jj.j.i.i ; John Murphy & Co., of
this city, at a cost of 80, 000 ; and many others.

JULES HUOT.

AMOXO the well-known business houses in this com-
munity is that of Mr. J ules Huot, dealer in dry goods
and gents' furnishings, which was established in 18.S1
by Messrs. I-afrence & Huot, who c<jntlucted the l.uisiness
nntil iS,S7, when Mr. Lafrenco retired and Mr Iluot
became sole proprietor. The pre ■';iit location is at No.
151 St. Lawrence street, but tho t asiness will be removed
in I'eb , ia(j4, to the Monument National Ituilding at No.

E. S. MANSEAU.

ONIC of the most reliable houses engaged in this line of
industrial activity in Montreal isth.it of Mr. K. S.
Manseiui, manulacturer of and dealer in trunks,
valises and harness of all kinds, at No. Jjiti St. Catherine
street, Mr. Mansean was born in this city, and many
years ago was engaged in the same line of business in
DanviUo, P. (,), I le later removed to .Milwaukee, Wis.,
and for a period of tvventy-two years hewas in the employ
of the Chicago, Milwaukee \ St. Paul U. R. Co., p.ut
of that time as a amdiictor. Reiurning to Montreal he
inaugurated his present enterprise in May, iiSyt His
house at once met with popnhir favor, and, owing to the
superiority of his goods, he soon develoiied a large in-
lluential patronage. The premises are of ample dimen-
sions, snilably arranged for sales and ni.iiint.icturing pur-
poses, and employment is given to a number of experi-
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cvrry particular, and embraces all gr.ulcs of double and
sint;lo harness, trunks, satchels, valises, hand-bans,
^saiidk's, collars, bridle:;, liallers, also whips, brushi's,
Clinycumbs, blankets, collar pads, horse boots, fly nets,
and, in f.act, everything pertaining to the use of horses. A
specialty is the making of tiistoni harness to ortler, and
in this branch of the business Mr. Manseaii has no
superior. Kepairing receives most careful attention.

HUTCHISON, DIGNUM & NISBET.

ONI", of the leaders in its lino in any Canadian city ist''e
old anil reliable house of Messrs. Hutchison, 1 lignum
& Nisbet, located at Toronto, but which has in
Montreal a most capable and able repnseiitative in the
person of Mr. H. II. M Andrews, whose place of business
IS at No. iSSo Notre Iianie street, Room No. 6 (ilenora
Building The Toronto house was established about
four years ago. and occupies premises at 55 Front street
west, in that city. Tins firm are manufactun rs' agents
and direct importers of woollens and tailors' trimiiiings,
ard do a wholesale business only. A specially is that
of Canadian tweeds This firm are sole agents in Canada
for the fine linens manufactured liy |. N. Kiihardson,
Sons (S: Dwden.i^l n(;lf,'tst Irelanil ; for the Scotch tweeds
ofCuirie, I.ee i^; Co., Hawick; for the Scotch underwear
made by l< rrin^jii; ^v Son. ll.iwick ; for tlie riibljur gar*
nienisof I 'avid MoreUy i^: Sons, of Manchester, and for
the ItaliPM cloths of John Cotlira & Co., of iiradford.
England. Mr. Anilrews receives all his goods fron» the
Toronto house, and carries an elegant line of samples.
lie has h.id long experience m this line of business, hav-
ing formerly been with the house of Mills li llntchisen
for nine years, wholesale woollens. Mr, Andrews is a
native of Detroit. Michigan, but lias resided and done
business in .Montreal for about eighteen years. He
ably represents the interests of this house, and under his
superior management an extensive tr.ide has been estab-
lished in Montreal. Mr. Andrews is a most alfable and
genial gentleman, aud stands high in business circles in
this eity.

JOSEPH QUINN.

WU ilesiro to refer in tliis mrrcantile review^ of Mont,
real to Mr. Joseph <}uinn, master carter and ice
merchant, whose oflice is situated at 104 William
street. Mr. Ouinn first worked on the St. Lawrence
River, and, after havingsaved 8150, came to Montreal and
started in the teaming business, driving himself. He
was very successful and in i.SS,) added the ice trade to

his business Mr. fjuinn receives his ice from the upper
St. Lawrence Kiver. and in iSoi handled 25,000 tons.
His ice house on Duke street is the best equipped in the
city, having a storage capacity of 20,000 tons, and he is
now erecting another 75x97 feet, having a capacity of
7,000 tons, Jle also buys outside to supply his trade, and
employs in winter hfty men and thirty horses, and in sum-
mer he requires thirty men. His stables are 60 x 140
feet in area and have excellent accommodations for
eighty horses. Mr. (,)uinn delivers freight to and from
depots, stisamboat landings and warehouses, and also
moves household furniture and goods of every kind, and
at present does the carting for the customs appraisers'
office. Mr. yiiinn is highly regarded for his strict
integrity, and is very popular in the business circles of
the city. The Bell telephone call of the office is 952.

JAMES CLELAND.

THIS useful and diffiriilt industry was established in
1870 by Mr. Cleland. who has since secured an
extensive patronage, his trade extending through-
out the entire Dominion. .Mr. Cleland is one of the
ablest and most expert dio makers in Canada, and
turns out about too different dies weekly from his
factory. He occupies a coninKvlious floor, 50 x 75 feet
in si/e, at 16 St. C.eorge strict, fitted up with the litest iin-
proii.'d machinery and employs eii;ht highly skilled work-
men, the manufacture of dies requiring the greatest skill
in their production. Mr. Cleland also attends promptly
and can;fiilly to grinding and polishing, including tailors'
shears, skates, scissors, polishing irons, large machine
knives, butcher knives, choppers, and ev,ry description
of cutlery, etc., and supplies culling dies to many
leadini; printers, lithographers and shoe m.anufacturers.
All work is turned out in .-i first-class manner at very
n.oderale prices, and in this trade Mr. Cleland con-
ducts the largest business in Canada. He w.is horn
in Scotland, came to Montreal when a boy and is highly
reg.arded for his mechanical skill and just methods,
and his tr.ade is constantly expanding, owing to the
superiority of his productions.

including electric lights, large ornamen;al plate gl.-'ss mir-
rors, etc. the interior being finished in cherry, while the
refrigerating c.ip.acity is 50 cattle, 250 lambs and an un-
limited supply of poultry, game, vegetables and other
minor articles, the capacity being 2.000 tons of ice. The
basement is devoted to storage, cooling rooms, etc , and
is also provided with a large refrigerator built entirely of
I'orlland cement, utilized for preserving meats. Here may
be obtained all manner of foreign and domestic delica-
cii'S, including meats, hams, sausages, dairy products,
poultry, game, fish, oysters, vegetatiles, canned goods, all
kinds of foreign and domestic fruits, IMorida turtles, red
snappers, shrimps, prawns, frogs, crabs— in fact, every

WINDSOR MARKET.

THE inception of this business dates b<ack to iSj5, over
a half century ago. Mr. George S. Hrown is the
present proprietor, and is located corner St. Cather-
ine and McCiill College avenue, A ground floor and
basement is occupied, having a frontage of 22 feet by a
depth of 120 feet, iitted up wiih all luoderii improvements,

edible known to the trade. Tw-enty-two assistants are
tmijiloycd anfl si:ven wagons are in constant service. Mr.
lircwii supplies the following : tlie Windsor Hotel, ncre,
and Windsor and Savory in New York, MetrojX)lit,\n and
St. James Clubs. Canadian I'.icilic, Wagner and I'lillinan
Dining Car Co.; a\io supply the principal hotels of
New York city, including the Winilsor, Uuckingliam,
and The Pla/a with lambs and mutton. Mr. Hrown
is also purveyor to His Excellency the Governor-'len-
cral of Canada. He has two large sni"kct houses in the
city, having a cap.icity of 300 hams each, also a large
freezing and p.icking house on Ciuy street. Healso con-
ducts large creameries at Hillhurst. Ouebec, manu-
facturing his own creamery and dairy butter. Mr.
Geo S. Brown is a member of the l^oard of Trade
and a thoroughly honorable and roli.ible business man

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HIS line was estalilislied in is^o I'y ihf lain ). Felix Rincennes and
Wm. MrNauKhlon, and enjoys ilie rcpulation of beiriRi he oldest, the
best ei|iupp<'(l ami the twst manafjed tow-boat line in the country
lis principal business in years pone by was the towing of rafts of square
timber t(i(,jui'bec for shipment to F.ngland, and sa«n lumber from the
Ottawa valley, via the Richelieu and Lake Champlaine, for New Yoik,
and ihence for shipment to South American ports. Hut as the railway
lines pushed their way into the pino country, this enterprising (."ompany
took up other routes, and in-day the boats carrying their flag mav be
seen on all the water highways of the country from thcGulf to the Lakes.

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G, II. M\niii;\vs.
Their plant is in every way a moilel one. At their headquarters at Sorel
thev have their docks, their boiler and m.achine shops, their roal w harves,
stores andcarjienters' simps and all that pertains to a well managed com-
pany. Their fleet is modern and principally built of steel, with com-
pound engines, and no exjiense of laioror capital has been spared to place
the Company in its present position. Among their boats are the
■ Conqueror " (svhich was built in Scotland and steamed across the
Atlantic), the "Hudson." the " Sincennes." "John Young." " Spray,"
■ Dandy," " Julia."" (leorgeana." " W.C. Francis," " T. H. Nasmith, '
• Asilda," ' Alice." ' Fthel." " W K Logie." etc The service of the

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port of Montreal i"; performed by them, tlicy place all
jcpan vtisclsin Ihi'ir lu-rths and start them uut to so.i,
intl it must 111' saiil in ilnir crnlit tliat an accidoni ha-
aevrr yi't liapptincd to any ship in thiir charne. They
iru contractors lur llu'f Kivi.Tnnu-nt hnuy scrvi' f, and also
(or thi.' Iii;aci>i\and tidal suniapliure service; thi; iHiciysaru
pUiCfd, iiiainiauit'd ami taki'n up liy Ihc-in, and lor this
puriwso thuy ki'cp a prnpiTly icpiippnl steamer with
siram ilerricks all appliances for the service an 1 a civil
eiitjinoer in cliarj;e of thi' work. Mr. li. II, M.iilhews.
the President, was elei ted to ollico in 1S.S5, and h.is won
i»ei envi.iltle reput.ttitm for the very ahle and eneri^t.'lic
manner in which he has disch.irned the tlmies of the
I'residei.cy. Mr. 1' I Hipre. the Vice President .md
(leneral NI,in.n;er. has heen identitied with the Com-
pany for a nuntbi^r of ye.ars. He devotes close per-
sonal attention to the management of the line, jund
under his KUidanci its elliciency is perfect. In the
dire( torate. .and associated nith the-;e (.'entlenicn. ar(;such
well known liusiiw ss men as Mr. Joseph Ciravel. of the
Canadian Unliber fo . Mr C, 1', Lise, President liell
Telephone Co., and Mr, Hm{h I'aton. Manager of the
Shedden rarlage Co, Mr. H. I.aframhoise, the Secre-
tary-Treasurer, lias lieen in the employ of the Com-
pany for 111. my yiMrs and has held his present po.si-
tion since 1S.S5 Mr. Moncher. the engineer in charge
of the Imoy service, h.ts alw.ays performed his diuies
totheperferi irif letion of tin Harbour Comiiiissionerb
and the Depurtment of .Marine.

GEORGE HORNE.

IN the Canadi.in nietropflis there ar*- .1 l.iru'e number (>(
houses dealing 1:1 stationery and .itlice supplies, bul
few eii|uv a liigher repnt.ilion ilian th.it coiidneterl hy
Major C;eiir.i;e Home, at No. 71 and -j St. l-'rancois
Xavier street This enterprisi' was established by its
present proprietor in lS^o. and its allairs were controlled
iiy him for the sncreeding Ihirty-lwd ve.irs, when his son
bi'came iiiteresled in the concern, and the linn style
oecame (ieorge Home A Son. In iSHy Mr. Koberl
M. Home (son of the fonnderl died, and the origin,il
trading tide was re .issnmed The high-class character
of Mr. Home's stocs of writing papers, account books
and oftite requisites of all kinds is too well known to
the citizens of Montreal to call for any commendatory
comment at our h.inds Personally Mr. Home is one of
the best known men in the " Queen City of the St.
Lawrence," his reminiscences teeming with interesting
episodes in his long military career, ,ind marked with an
unswerving loyalty to the mother country, Uorn in
Ireland became to Montreal in 1834, his first essay in
martial matters being in 1837 when he served with dis-

tinction ill the new tilasgow Co,, under Capt Granl and
attached to Oyer s Kegt, on active duty, and wa? later
ati.iclied til ,\i iiH.nlinui'r's well knov, n Iroop of c.iv.drv.

He t
of tl

livin

:00k an af tivn part in the F.lgin riots and the Imrninjj
- Parliament House in i^Si. He is the imly man
loilay who, Croniwi'lliaii-like, enli-red the House
and d, .solved that memorable session
At the peril ul of the " Trent alfiir "
ho p.ilriuliciily joined the Wli I''usi-
liers, then known as the Hoi lielaga
Light Infantry, under the command
of Col, .\sliley Hibbard, rising from
ensign to the rank of major. Major
Home is the founder of the h'lsh
and flame I'roliciion Club of the
Provinie of (.iiiebec. On the first
visit of the liiike of Conn.uight to
Canada, he (■iijuyed the disliiirtion
of accompanying his Koyal High-
ness on several hunting trips up the
Ottawa Kiver, and on his second
visit to the city some three years ago,
.liter an absence of over twenty years,
was honore I with (lersonal interviews
with the duiie, and h.as in his pos
session a letter and picture from his
Koy.il Highness ih.inking him for his
courtesies, and written under the
dukes own hand and seal when he
returned to Kngl.iiid, Mr Home w;is
one of the founders of the Irish I'ro
testant Henevident Society of this
city. '.va.s one of the first movers for
the formation of a new Hoard of
.-Milermen at Outermont. and is a
respected ex-member of the Hoard of
Tt.^de. He occupies a position in
the city of Montreal whirh reflects
a cri'dit uiion him no words of ours
can by any possible means enhance.
He is the oldest stationer in the
rtominion of Canada, having been in
the st,itionery business since 1837
Mr, Home is the oldest member of
Christ Cliurch Cathedral now living,
where he worshipped under the late
Kevs, John liethnne and Kobcrtson,
then assistant and chaplain to the
forces as far back as 1834. Was an
active member of St, Cieorge's since
it was erected in St. Joseph street,
Kev, Dr. Learh, rector, the present
liishop Bond being assistant minis-
ter where he worshi]iped unti! his
removal to (Juterninnt when again
he returned to the old Cathedral
_ where he now worships. Me is one

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of tlie founders of the Odd Fellows (Am'Tican Order,
some fifly-five years a^o, the first lod^e beiiiK tlie
Prince of Wales;, the late George Matthews bcinK
Noble Grand, anil William Uoddcn, Vice Grand. In
politics he was a Tory of the Tories until the I-ac;tic
scandal, when he joined the Liberal party, lie was
an active inembi r of the Doric Club in 18^7. as well as of
the L. P. S. Society in later years, and was an t-live
participator in all the elections, orange and f^reen, and
other excilinv! and most disuracefiil rioting and s<|uab-
bling which injured the fair name of Montreal in its early
liistorj'. He was a member of the committee who
superintended the festivities Rotten up by the citizens to
do honor to his Royal HiRhness the I'rince 01 Wales
during his visit to thecitv at the openinR <'f the Victoria
Bridge in 18O0. Mr. Home is now in his seventy-fifth
year, his father teini» a mtired ollicer, halfpay^ of the
Seventh Dragoon llnard (known as the Black Horse),
one of the heaviest regiments in the British service.

H. & A. SAUNDERS.

THIS firm has been identified for so many years with
Its important line of business th it iis name has be-
rime practically synonymous with it, and its oper-
ations are conducted on a scale of such magnitude as to
require the maintaining of branches in London, Eng.,
Ch'au de 1-onds, Swuzerland, also in Melbourne and
Sydney, Australia. 'I'he Canadian business, located at
.'2 1 St. James street, was starte^l in Montreal more
than forty years ago b^ the brothers, Henry a. id
Alexander Saunders, who in a very short time succeed-
ed in working up a trade winch increased from year
to year to such an e.vtent th..t they were soon looked
upon as one of the leading houses in Canada in their
line. It is now over thirty years since Mr. Henry
Saunders retired, .iiid ten years later his example was
followed by his brother, Alexander, the business being
left in the hands ol Messrs. Lewis and Isador Saunders
Under its new management the business continued to
thrive, and the jewelry branch of it soon became such an
important one that the fin- decided to go out of
European f,ancy goods and notions, which they had her-
tofore handled, and to cenfine themselves exclusively I
the sale of jewelry, ■.<aiches and precious stones. Ii.
1885 r.!r. Isador Saunders died, and Mr. Lewis .Saunde-s
was left to carry on the business alone, which he did for
a considerable time, until, finding it growing beyond his
personal supervision, he called his nephew, Mr. Julius
Saunders, who was travelling for the house, on the
road and installed him as join! manager with himself.
In i88g Mr. Lewis Saunders removed to England,
where he performs the duties of resident buyer, an

arrangement of much benefit to the firm. The sole
management of the Canadian business has since been
entrusted to Mr. j. Saunriers, who has risen equal to ihe
occasion, and enhanced the already high reputation of
the firm.

JOHN YOUNG.

MR. JOHN YOUNG, whose pl.ace of business is
situated at No. 67 St. James street, is a native
of Montreal, and has been prominently identified
with the wholesale dry goods interests of this city since
1854, in which he was actively engaged on his own
account during a period of eight years. In 1SS5 he
established himself in Imsinessas a manufacturer's agent,
and has since represented .several of the leading yarn and
wiirsted mills of Canada, of whose specialties he carries
a full line. These are of a variety unexcelled in their
ranpe, and reprrsent a development of tlia business other
than that of the trader. So much adv.iiice has of late
years been made in the production of yarns, that the
country is daily becomii.g more and more independent of
foreign manufacturers. Softness and evenness and, in fact,
all the qualities once supposed to tie monopolized by the
foreign manufacturer are here rejiroduced, and in very
many cases the litter is successfully competed with in
this market. Such houses as th.it of Mr. Wiui'.g keep the
public alive as to these essential f.arts, and thus there is
more than .1 merectnnmercial (jueslion involved in their
success. The trade in.iiigurated by Mr. Young now
extends all over the Dominion. He sells to the jobbing
trade only. He is the agent of the Canadian Worsted
Mills Company, also doing a large trade as an importer.
Mr. Young is a native of Slontreal and a member of the
Uominion Commercial Travellers' Association.

FENNELL'S PIANO EXPRESS.

TIIIC leading concern in Montreal engaged in the re.
moval, packing and shipping of pianos is Eennell's
I'iano Express, the oftice, staliles and storage-rooms
of which are located at No. 5oo.\ Craig street. Mr. John
Fennell, the proprietor, is a native nf this city, and em-
barked in this line of business in i.sSi, and two years
hier he moved to his present location. f.Ie has built up
very volualile and infiuential connections in this city,
and numbers among his regular customers all our leading
piano and organ dealers, such as L. E. U. I'ratte, Layton
Eros., Geo. Shepherd & Co., Laurent Laforce and Uour-
deau, Mr. Fennell is thoroughly equipped for executing
all orders intrusted to him. h.iving several teams, all the
necessary vans and drays, and employs onlv able .ind
careful men to the number of six, flu is prepared to

remove, pack and ship pianos on shortest notice, storing
them in his storage rooms, if desired, and at moderate
prices. The telephone call of the office is 27S0. Mr.
Fennell is an energetic and enterprising business man,
prompt m all his undertakings, and is meeting with envi-
able and well-deserved success.

E. RICHARDSON & CO.

NO similar estahlishnn iit in the city has come to She
front with tlie steady and prosperous growth that
denotes popular endorsement with better claims for
supremacy than the above named firm. The premises
occupied at 3j St. I'eter street comprise two flo(,irs, each
loxOjfei't in dimensions; they aro neatly and appro-
priately fitted up, and provided with all the l.Uest ma-
chinery and appliances pi'culiar to the traile. Six skilled
artisans arc employed here, while nuich wurk isf;iven out
to families to bo exe( iited at home, thus furnishing
profitable employ eentto many people. The firm nianu-
f.acture for the ir.iile only, and turn out large quantities
of silk cords, braids, barrel buttons, cap ornanienls, muff
tassels, trimmings, etc., etc. They keep up to the times
with every change of fashion, and the general make-up
and E' 'e of the goods m.inMhctured by this house coni-
})are t- orably wuh impoMed goods, and the dilTerence
in price is so much in favor of the home manufactuie
that large buyers are beginning to i-ee the lolly of paying
so much more for imported articles that are re.illy of
inferior value. The concern is a populir one, relying
wholly on the merit of their gixids to bring them, and
retain, tr.ule. They put nothing on the ni.irket luit whnt
they are suri' is good, and in tins w.iv h.uu secured the
confidence of the tr.ide and the advancement of their
own interests, as their patrons become' permanent when
they find it both profitable and pleasant to deal direct
with a manufacturing house turning out reliable goods
only.

JOHN S. MURRAY.

AMONG the oldest establisherl and most popuiov
flonstsof thucityis Mr John b. Murray, whose store
is located at 82^ fiorcliester stieet. Mr Murray
established this prosperous bu.siness in 1857 ; since which
period he has secured a liberal and influential patronaeo
with the best classes of 50c let • in .Montreal and its % icu.iiv.
His nurseries and greenhouses are siln.iicd at Cote St.
Antoine. Here he has 30,000 square feet under glass
and employs four men and two teams. Choice cm
flowers can be h id here at reasonable prices and are
always on hand m profusion winter or summer. Boto
quets and floral designs are nt,\ilo to 01 Jer 111 every Blyle.

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and floral outfits for balls, parties, weddings, funerals,
etc., .ire supiiiied at short notice. Mr. Murray also
always keeps on hand choice bulbs, shrubs, plants, ptc,
and mushrooms are cut fresh every morning. At the
Horticultural Exhibition he was aw.-irded the silver cup
for the lest hand boH(iuet. Mr. Murray was born in
Strathraore, Scotland, but has resided in Montreal for
the last forty years. He is an honorable, energetic and
liberal business ma.i, and a popular member of St.
Andrew's and the t.orticultural societies.

HUGH GALLAGHER.

THIS gentleman is one of the oldest representatives of
the busine.ss in the city, and since 1S77 bv thoroughly
honorable mtihods has secured a large clientele.
Re has always been located on St. James street, and for
the past sixteen years occupied a tastefully equipped
office at No. igo on that street. A general real estate
business is transacted, including the purchase, sale and
transfer of property in Montreal and throughout the pro-
vinces of OiUario , Mid Quebec, and personal attention is
given to the collections of rents, interests, etc. Mortgages
are negotiated and lo.nns made on approved collateral
securitv, while investinenls are disirably placed, realty
appraised and insurance <'ffected in any of the strong, re-
liable liuroiiean, Canadian and American corporations; in
short, everylliing properly pertaining to real estate. Mr.
(iallagher handles more real estate annually than any
others in the business in Montreal, and his annual col-
lections aggregate a vast sum. bor the past vear he has
been ^ole agent for tlic Montreal Loan and Mortgage Co,
and a dozi n other l,irge linaniial institutions, and is
highly esteemed as ,iii 'l.le (inancier and business man.
A native of Tyrone, Ireland, Mr llallagher has resided
in this city since iSf.i.

WEBSTER BROS. & PARKES.

THIS important business w.ts established four years ago
Ijv Mcssis r,u lies, Kei-kie & Co , who conducted it
till January, i.s.j^, when the present linn of Messrs.
Webster., Bros A: I'arkes was org.mized Tlie co part-
ners, Messrs C.eo, M Wel.sler and Thcs J I'aiki's, bring
great practical experience to bear, coupled wi'li iiilluential
connections in Crcal Hiitainaiid I urope, ami ample
capital. They occupy spacious ground lloor and base-
ment, each being c^i x 130 feet in dimensions, at 0')i Craig
street, oxteiidmg 10 1-onificalion lane Here thoy keep a
first clasK slock ol cements, drain-pipes, lire bricl.s, etc,
also all kinds of hardwood mantels, fireplaces, tile

hearths, pavements, dados, mill and engineers' supplies,
etc., and import direct from the most celebrated liuro-
pean bouses Twelve persons are employed in this estab-
lishment and they also have several travelling salesmen
on the road, and the trade extends throughout the entire
Iiominion. Mr. Webster was born in (Juebec and was
formerly a member of the firm of Webster Uros,, dealers
in cements, etc., which house was amalgamated with the
present lirm. Both partners are upright business men
who are populaar in trade circles.

I. VINEBERG .it CO.

Tins house commenced business operations twelve
years ago, anrl have by honorable i.nd upright busi-
ness methods built up a large and inlbiential patron-
age. The business was formerly conducted at iijoS Notre
Dame street, but three years ago was re. roved to the
present location, 1020 and 1922 Notre Dame street, in
order to obtain more commodious quarters. The prem-
ises consist cf the ground floor and basement, 30x85
feet in dimensions, and here is carried a large and varied
assortment of foreign and domestic woollens ami cloths
for suitings, overcoatings and trouserings, as well as a
complete line of fine ready-made clothing for men. boys
and youths, in all the leading an, I Irtshionable goods and
patterns, also gents' furnishings of every description.
Special attention is given to fine custom work, and only
the best goods and workmanship are employed. A num-
ber of clerks are employed in the house, as well as a large
force outside, Mr. Viueherg is a native of Russia, came
to Montreal twenty-two years ago, and h.is built up a
large and in!lusnti,il patronage. He is a prominent mem-
ber of the A O. U. VV., and highly esteemed in business
and social circles.

ARCHAMBAULT & WATIER.

THK trade in hay, gwin, etc , is undoubtedly one of the
most import, int lines of commerce in Nlontreal. A
prominent hmise engaged in this line is that of
Messrs. .'Vrchambault cS: Watier, wholesale exporters and
dealers in hav. grain and provisions, located at Jii ('oni-
missioners street, wilh capacious warehouse at 165 Water
street. The storage' rpiirters have dimensions of 100 x ;$
feet and every convenience is provided for the accoiniiio-
daticm and handling of stock A large supply is constant-
ly on hand of the i hoicest grades of ha)-, grain, provisions,
etc. t)rd"'sare filled on th>" m»st re.isonable terms, and
a large retail trade is supplied, besides a steaily demand

from 'e,-rling dealers and jobbers, as well as the export
trade, 'ir. .\rchanibault is a native of St. Antoine and
began business there eleven years .ago as a bay and grain
merchant. Two years ago he removed to Montreal, .and
Dec. 1st, 1893, a partnership was formed with Mr (ieorge
N. Watier. Mr. Arch.imbault is highly esteemed in C(.>in-
mercial circles for his reliable business methods, and is
widely recognized as a man of unswerving energy aid
honesty. Nlr '\Valier was born in Huntingdon, (Juelx-c,
and began his business career with A. Kay I'i: Co , of this
city. aa salesman, and afterwards became assistant general
manager of theCitizens' Insurance Co., where he remained
nearly seventeen years. In i.Siji he liecame established
on hisown account in the financial and real estate busi-
ness, continuing thus until llec. isi. 1S.J3, at which time
the present existing co-partnership was formed. ,Mr.
Watier is well known in business circles .md is a member
of the Hoard of Trade. Those interested in forming busi-
ness relations with this house will find it both pleasant
and Frofitable to all concerned.

MYERS & McCaffrey.

\E oftlu* most successful and rrli.ible tirins of fine
cig.ir manur.icturers 111 the city of Montreal is th ,t
of Messrs. Myers cS: ,Mc:Callrey, whose factory ami
office are situated at 5.(3 Craig street. This industry was
founded six years ago by Messrs. Alex. Myers and Al-
phonse Mctraflrey, both of whom are thoroughly practical
cigar-makers, who possess an accurate knowledge of the
wants of the Canadian market. They occupy a sp.icious
first floor ijt X 40 feet in size, fully supplied with ev.-iy
facir.ty and convenience. Here they employ tweiit; -fuc'
(irst-classcigar-m!o\ers, and turnout 75.ooocigarsiiioi thiy.
No inf'^rior am poor tob.icco is used, all cigars being
made from choice stock, and none but really superior
goods a.-e turned out They manufacture 30 diflerent
brands, the principal ones being known as " ICI Cirandor,'
" lU Bondoso," the Houncer and the f.iiiiviis ' t^xceb
lence. " Messrs. Myers & .\Icl."aMri-y import their leaf
tob.accos direct from Havana, the Cnited States and Su-
matra, and Iheirtrade, which is steadily increasing, extends
throughout the entire Itominion of (.'anada. The iirm's
brands are always maintained at the highest standard of
excellence, and in line ([uality, finish and flavor, challenge
comparison with any similar cigars in this country, A
large slock is all times on hand, and orders are carefully
filled at the lowest possible prices. Mr. Myers was bom
in London, I'^ngland, and was lormerly a partner ol T.
Tombyll ."cCo. , the founilers ot this business, while .Mr.
McCailrey is a native of Three Hivers.

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MONI'KLAI., rilE METROPOLIS OF e,.vNAL)A, 1 ELrSTRAri, I ).

SPACKMAN & CO.

TiiH Montreal reprcseniaiivps of Wyckoff, Seamans A
Henedict are Messrs. Spackinan & Co.. whose oflice
and salesrooms are at No. lO.j St James street and
who coatrol the sale of these machines throughout

quired in a writing machine. The Kemini;tnn combines
strength, dural)ilily, easy manipiiiation, rapidity, good
rnanifoldiii;;, periect alignment, ease of repair , the latter
at moderate expense. Messrs. Spackman & Co. also
handhthe Edison Mimeogr.iph, the most perfect machine
for duplicating typewritten work, pen work, music,
drawings, etc. TheKemmgton is thebsst m.achinefor use
with the Kdison rianograi^h, which can aUo be procured
here Messrs. Spackman & Co. supply their customers
and others with Kemington operators ami stenographers,
without charge to either party. Mr. C.
Spackman, who is a native of Leicestershire,
.ling., has resided in Montreal since iSSo.
Mr. Chas. L. Archil>a'd, his partner, was
born in this titv.

is also proprietor of the Ontario Cider Co., which is one
of the latest and most important acquisitions to the com-
mercial and industrial .ictivity of Montreal. He is a whole-
sale manufacturer of pure apple cider, whose salesrooms
and otliceareat No. -i8Jaci]ues Tartier square. This enter-
prise was inaugurated by Mr. C. C. I.eavensas proprietor
in November, if<i,n. and tlie house isalready recognized as
a leading reprrsi:m,uive of this lino of trade. The range

F.astcrn Ontario anil the Province of Quebcr Thisfirm
have handled the Keniiiii:l'>n since i8Sn, and occupv a
spacious floor 30 x 1 10 leet in area, which 1,- fully stocked
with the various makes of Kemingtn-i ma' him^. hie
linen and carbon papers,
ritibcms and all typewriter
supplies. The Kt.'niington
Stanilard. though the pio-
neer machine, is still un-
equalled. It is be 1 nK
const, mtiv impro'-efl. ami.
although some (ifty other
'.vorks have followed it on
the market (many of v.im h
were tried and found worth

1 I liie p'.ii'lu have always
iiily I. II be found a

pe.fect combinatiou of the really necessary points re-

C. C. LEAVENS.

TUE growth which his altend-
en the trade in country
jTnihice and farm prorlurts of all kinds in Montreal
is exemplificfi by the operations of our commission
merchants, prominent among whom is Mr. C. C. I.eavens,
whose oflire and salesroom are locati.'d at j.S j.irques
earlier square Mr. Le.ucns, who his succeeded thii
business of his father, Mr. D. H Leavens, who was located
at 100 boundling street, first embarked in thisliiieof tr.ide
in lielleville, Sept., iS.Si), and finally
mtived to his spacious premises, \\ lu^re
he has e\frT f.iciliis' and niodtrn con-
venience for the li.imlling and storage
of the large consignineuts of which
he is in constant ami almost d.iily
receipt from all the best prodmiiig
sections. Mr. Leavens doi's a large
commission business, buying and
selling for his own nrcnnnt and to
order, exclusively at wholesale. His
specialties are poiati'ts, apples, canned
goods, cider, poultrv, honey ami fruits
of all kinds. Mr. Leavens is quriliiied
to dispose of consignments to the
best adv.iiitas^e. His location is one
of the best iti tha city, and, b<iiig
familiir with tlin requirements of
the tr.ide, he can execute or lers
promplU. Liberal ad\ ii:'i sare made
on ciiiisignmi-'els ; tho latter receive
immediate attention, h'einitlances
are iii.ida without d.-lay, and the ni.in-
agement of the house is direrti d by liberal and honor. ib'e
methods, commending it to the fullest confidence of
all. The telephone tall of the ollice is ^io.\. Mr. Leavens

of production embraces the manufacture of pure clarilied
cider, til. ide solely from apples and without the addition
of any chemical or othc^r foreign ingredient. Nothing but
the best materi.ils are used, and tho process employed
assures the most perfect results. Mr. Leavens has built
up a splendiii reputation for his goods, which command a
decided preference among dealers wherever introduced
on account of their great sal.ibility and solid
merit, and a very I.irge and raoidly increasing
demand is supplied throughout Quebt., Ontario
and l.iiwer Provinces. This cider is put up in
barrels ,uid half barnls, also in kegs of 5 and to gallons,
and bottled in quarts and pints, and Is sold at terms and
prices which defy competition, while orders aie promptly
filled and ilelivered. The cider is guaranteed to keep.
Mr Leavens is a native of lielleville, Oi.tario, and was
for two yeirs connected with the "Silurian Mineral
Spring Co ," I i- Wabash avenue, Chicago. He returneii
to thei city in September, 18^13, and is gaining an enviable
popularitv in trade circles. He handles both hard and
sweet cider, iiianuf.ictured and bottled by himself. His
p;ist experience in Chicago in the bottling business
places him in a position to have a thorough and practical
knowledge of the business. Hard cider, treated proferly.
is on a par, after a short time, with champagne. The
telephone call is 2504

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J. H. SEMPLE.

IN any summing up of the many and repnxentative
\vlioIesale grocery housts of Monirual, the oUl
reliaMo eslal li'hment of Mr. J. H. Semple must
be ac-orded a loremost position. This is one of
the oldest concerns of its kind doin^; business in this city,
its inception dating from 1863, when it was founded as
a wholesale commission house. In 1H68 the cornniis
sion business wasabandoned, and the liouse has since been
devolrd exclusively to the importation and wholesale
handling of fancy and staple groceries, fine wines and
liquors, and general grocers' sundries. In 1878 Mr.
Semple became sole proprietor, and under his enterprising
management the operations of the house have been greatly
extended, now covering the whole of the Province of
Quebec, and that part of OiUario included in tlie Valley
of the Ottawa. The premise.^ occupied are located at No.
35 St. Peter street ; they comprise an entire four-story
structure, with basement. 30 \ 130 in dimensions, and are
fitted up with every ron\enieii( <.' for the sttjr.ige and
handling of the immense, well-selected and valuable
stock Mr. Semp'le makes a leading specially of teas,
coffees and spices, table delicricies, etc., while he also
carries a full line of everyllinii,' comprehended under
staple and fancy groceries. This house is iu)ted for the
extent and v.irietv of its stock of foreign vintages and
distillations, as well as those of native production, and in
all lines it oflers tlie most substantial iiulticements to the
traile Mr. Semple h.iiidtes onlv fir.-,! class and pure
goods in all departments, and carefull\ and promptly fills
orders. lie is a native ttf the cit\' of Quebec, imt a resi.
tieiit of Monireal for over thirty ye, its lie is an honor-
able, energetic and liberal bii'-ine-, s man, and an influen-
tial member of the Hoard of Trade.

THE UNION MUTUAL LIFE INSUR-
ANCE CO.

THK life insurance system has been for many years .1
positive force in the progress of modern civilization
and the accumulation of national wealth. It has
long been an iinportaiU factor in the education of e\ery
omiii'mity. inllueneing its p-ople in habits of economy
and piuilence. '! he necessity of making prtwision for
one's f.imily in the event of death through the iiiediiim of
liTe insniance. has become so obvious to all prui-ient men
tiMl ilie only question to be determined is as to the best
comp.riv to be insuri il in. This question is successfully
and .iii-fiitonly answered liy ihe Union Mutual Life
Tnsuraiu e ('ompany. of Portl.ind. Me., whose head office
for the Province of Quebec is in the Uarron lilock (Ko.mi
?). No ih' St. James streei This company has been in

existence since 184R and has done business in Canada
from about the same year. The Montreal branch, since
188;. has been under ilie able and energetic man.agement
of Mr. Walter I Joseph, who is widely known in business
circles for his jiromptness and sterling probity. The
Union Mutual presents the best claims to the considera-
tion of thinking men, combining, as it does, the most
commendable features of insurance with the greatest
cert.iiiuy of events. As to us honorability and
responsibility, it offers the strong proof afforded
by a record of years of reliable dealing, during
which it has paid to its policy-holders no l.-,s than
S-'6,. ■(17,072 63, while its assets form the large sum of
$6,.|.:9,927.22. Mr. Joseph is a native of Kn-l.ind and
a prominent member of leading financial and social circles.

DAVID R. BROWN.

fnHK visitor to ^^)lltreal ear.not fail to be impressed by
I the haiulso-ne and substantial character of the build-
ings. boili public and private, which adorn the city's
leading business and residential sectimis. Few other
cities on the American continent can make so fine a show-
ing in this respect, and much honor is due to our loc-il
.irchitects for such a desirable result. A leader among
the younger exponents of architectural art in this city
is found in the person of the gentleman whose name heads
this brief sketch. Mr. Uavid K. lirown, whose olhce and
draughting rooms are located in the Mechanics Huilding,
was born in Montreal, where he began the study of his
art, completing his education in this line under some of
the most notable architects in Uostoii, Mass. Keiurning
to his native city, he embarkec. in the practice of his pro-
fession in i8gi, and hassince found his services in steady
requisition. He has designed and superintended the
construction of many of our finest edifties, such as the
Taylor Church, on Papineau Ro.ad ; the Westminster
(.'hiirch. at Cote St. Antoine, and many others. His
plans and designs are alwavs comprehensiveand thorough,
of great artistic merit, ciiibining beauty and originality
of conception with utilitarian principles. Mr. lirown
also draws up specihcations in so thorough a m, inner that
no opportunity is presented for contractors' extras. Mr.
Urown is a prominent member of our leading social circle?.

HENRY J. DART & CO.

ANEWI.Y eslahli'.hrd im in ill the city of Montreal is
that of Messrs. Henry J Dart & Co, wholesale
druggists and dealers in siiigenns' supplies whose
ofTii es and salesrooms are at 641 t'raig street. This busi-
ness was est,iblished in March, 1892, bv Messrs Henry
I Dart and K J. Chapman, Ijoth of whom are thoroughly

practical and expert druggisLs. They manufacture a full
line of fluid extracts, tinctures and B P preparations,
andlikeuise handle largely Sharp & Dohme's pills, tablet
triturates, hypodermic tablets, and special preparations as
Ergotol (for hypodermic injection), antiseptic disks of
corrosive sublimate, glycerine, supposu.iries Webber
pepsin, etc. A specialty is made of r.,lii!„ loctors orders
and doctors' special formulas, suppositories, bougies, etc.,
are prepared with great care. The attention of physicians
is directed to Op(«;nheimer & Son's bi-pulatinoids, of
ferreous carbonate, cafleine valerianate ferreous carbon-
ate with nux vomica, ferreous carbonate with arsenic, etc.
They are agents for J. \i. Chapman surgical instruments,
Montreal, and Sharp & Dohme, manufacturing chemists,
Baltimore, whose goods are standards with the trade,
Tl oy also compound the following preparations, viz.:
hyrup of double iodide of iron and quinine, unalterable
syrup of iodide of iron, syrup of hypophosphiies com-
poaiid, emulsion of cod liver oil and wild cherry, syrup
hypophos compound, elixir of hydro-chlorated pepsin,
essence of pepsin, wine of beech tree, creosote with
codeia. Their trade already extends throughout the
Dominion, and all goods are warranted to be as repre-
sented.

EVANS BROTHERS.

Wl', desire to make special reference in this review of
the industries of Momieal to the old-established
and reliable firm of Messrs ICvans brothers, whole-
sale and retail coal merchants, whose officios are centrally
located at 15 'v'ictoria square. This extensive and impor-
tant business was founded 40 years a?^o b\ Messrs. Robert,
Jiilin E. and Thomas W. Kvans, who conducted it till
iS8i, when Mr I'hornas h-\ans died, the business being
conducted by itie remaining partners until iS.SO. when
Mr. John E. ICvans retiied Irom the iusiness. leaving it
in the haiidsol the remaining parliii:r. Mr. Ivoberl I. vans,
who carried il on alone uniil 1.S8.S. when Mr. W. lb rbert
livans was admitted into partnership with his l.ither,
Mr. Robert bAans, the business beir,g continued under
the old firm name of l.vans Brothers Their coal yards
are situated on the l.icliine canal, between Olive and
Canal streets, where thi'y keep on lianri constantly for
their retail trade, a large supply of the best American
.^nlhr rite coal from the celebrated mines of the Dela-
ware. Lackawanna & Weslern K, R. Co., one of the
largest coal <arriers in the United Stales, and who are
known for the excellence of their output A supply of
Plvmouth Ked Ash coal is kept to fill local needs. The
co^<l on arrival at the vard is roefully screened an '
promptly delivered to their retail ciislomers at the I west
market prices The wholesale trade is supplied direct by
boat or c us. as ordered.

SHEARER & BR

MAXIKACTIKKHS of

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Building, Bridge and Boat Timber

Founded 1792 . . .

UKAI.KliS IN

IP^apcr
/llbalicre

SQUARE AND FLAT PINE, HEMLOCK, CEDARS,
Etc., Etc.

MILLS.

■lOLILT'lK. I '.(,>.

Chill Siiu.iri' Whii.- Oak Ahviiys in .Stock
Mild cm, In Oiilur.

Point St. Charles - MONTREAL

James Shearer

ST. GABRIEL LOCKS

Office and Warehouse 650 Craig Street
Factory, Cor. Logan ind Harbor

. . . MONTREAL

MAM'KA.TIIIKH up

Bcops, Sashes, Blinds, MouUings

AND ALL HfNDS OF HOUSE A JO
STEAMBOAT WORK

Also V&wu l.uiiibtT, KlooriiiK. I-nili, .'^hinglos ftiKT CUpboard *
uUvnyH un haod.

POINT ST. CHARLES. MONTREAL

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232 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Penna.
j - FIRE, MARINE -

AND

INLAND INSURANCE

ROBERT HAMPSON, GENERAL AGENT

Montreal

& CO,, !e.i(.^dams_"i4^- jTH[ DIIOMD GLASS CO,

Steamship Agents,

23 & 25 ST. SACRAMENT STREET,

MONTREAL.

» * *

Agents for^.

noiialdsiiii Lliir of Klraiusliips (o SlnsKOw.

Thoiiis;.!! r,itn. „f StPamsliips to I,.,n.l,in, N.!wcastle-on-

Tyne, I,L'ii,h, Alienlecii, iiii.l fnnri .Metliterranean

.lliil I'ri'ncli Pints.

Pickf.ir.I ,* lila, k-s West liulia S. S, Liiiw fnmi }lnlif»x to

I.eriMiulii. .larnaicM, HavMiii, anil the West Indies.

•'«'»'' *''<•' " llcfiir.!" nalkilis- riiflr aiKl

Srol('< rode.

ReAL ESTATE

AND

INSURARCBG

(T-.ias><EiTEr)),

MONTREAL, QUEBEC
HAMILTON, ONTARIO.

185 ST. JAMES STREET,
MONTREAL, P.Q.

ROOM 13.

Canada

Chafbagne & Lac Ouara

LUMBER CO. (LTD.)

MANUKACTl'ltlillS OF

Sawn and Dressed Lumber,

C. C. CLAGGETT Sl CO.

Commission i

((

PRESSi:U AND COMMON
BKICK, ETC.,

11^ Agents. . .

Acting for several large Coal Corporations in the West.

«1 TE.MPLE BriLDnci

185 ST. JAMES STREET.

MONTREAL,

P.Q.

Telhpiionb, 1664. P.O. Box, 387.

WILLIAM YUILE, President.
DAVID YUILE, Sec'v-Tkeasurer.

MANUFACTURERS C:*

Bottles, Lamp Chimneys, i-'niit Jars,

And all kinds of Pressed Ware.

DOULL & GIBSON,

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WHOLESALE,

138 McGill Street,
MONTREAL, - PQ.

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BANQUEYILLEPARIE

ESTABLISHED I87S.

HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED, $500,000 PAID UP, $479,500

DIKKCTORS:
W. Weir, I'resideiit and Manager.
W. Strachan, Vice-President.
GoDFKKY Weir.
O. F\i ciiEk.
F. C. IUnsmaw.
L. De Guise. Chief Acro'intant.

BRANCHES ; — Lachule. Hv. Frost; lierthior, A.
Gariepy; Nicolut, L. IJelair ; Lacliine, Chas. LaiiRlois;
ate. Therese, M Boisverl . L'Epiphanie, ] H. HuSault ;
HochelaKa, D. V. Riopel ; Pt. St. Cliarles. W. J. E. Wall.

CORHESPONOEN 1 S :— New York, National Bank of
tlu! Republic : London, Bank of Montrtal , I'aris, La
Sociit* G^nerale.

ED. SCHULTZ.G. SON & CO.

-JMl ORTF.F.;' or

FELT 0OODS

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,

166 and 168 McGill Street, Montreal.

HO,.

steamship Agents,

23 & 25 ST. SACRAMENT STREET,

MONTREAL.

Agents for .

^i.-aiiiHlii|iN In <>lnHU»w.

The wholesale and matiulucturing trade only
supplied. I

Tlumi""!! Lin.' "f StPanisliip^ u< lnniclon, Ne»'cM«tle-ou-

Tyiu'. Iji'itli, Almid.'Hn, iiii'i frnui .Meililt-rranean

atiit Krencli Ports.

Pickfcird & lilai-k's We.-t India S. S. Liiieti fr.iiii Halifax tn
licniiuda, .laiuaira. Havana, and the W.wt Indies.

tuliU' Adll^'i'iiS lEihiril" Malklun' « udc ullU
bcoli'n 4'oil«.

S60

o I ^: X I ^: 1 >^ . \ r . i x i h^ x .

JET,

tle-oii-

f«x ti)

PAQK.

ArimriR, C. Iv . , Keal Estate and Insiiranc :Vi'.>

\:-;np\v, William & I'i)., Importer 'JTi;

Ainl, Jas. Af., I'.ak.-r ami C'lnfi'dioiior 283

Alexundpr, C'liay., ( '(uifeotiuiiery ami Ilinini,' Unoni 281

Alicia Cif,'ar Cn., The 105

Allan, Jiilin, Hatter, Clcithier and Outfitter 201

Allan Line of SU'ainshiiia IJC, 127

Allan, Kiibert, Aerated Waters 277

Alpha liuliber Co ]HG

Aluniiniim Mfi,'. C'l)., The 2S2

American Drossin,' f"" . mri

American Steam T.aiinilry 204

Anies-Holden Cn. (Ltd.) of Montreal, Boots, Shoes ami

]!ul>l)crs ii:i

Arcatd llros., Dry (loods i.7()

An-liamliault &, Watior, Hay, Grain, etc ;)."i,"i

Arnistnm;,' Photo ICiigravia^' Co :j2:i

Armstron;,', (i. & Co., Furniture and I'li lertakin-,- 21li

Arnessc, R., Trinter ;!:i7

Ashford, C, Books and Stationery 201

Aspiuall, I)., Atfrs. Uailro...! and WarehouM, Trucks, etc. ISii

Aiier lucanileseeut ^Ji^•ht All',-. ( 'o.. The ;147

Anyer, Ed., Saddlo and Harness Maker 2:i0

Auld, Edward, Mfr. Mucilat'e Snd Idthofe'ram Comp.. . . 2li:t

Anld, .lohn, Alfr. Machine Cut Corks 208

Austin & Huot, Oils, etc 221

Austin & Robertson, Stationers and Paper Dealers .SI8

Bain, Saekville S., Nurseryman .. .. 2iil

Baird, .T.>hn it Co., Commission Merchants IS.S

Baker & (^1, Grocers ]-(.-,

B.almoral Hotel I2i>

Bank of Toronto ■...'."....'........'. 21('

Bank of Ville Marie yoo

Baiiipie D'II,icli,.l„frn. , o.V.'

Bursal. .u, JI. 4, Co., Carriage an.l .Saddlery Hardware.. :U,")

Bastien, O., Dryliools ;j|l

Battle, \. V... Tailor ........'.....'.'.... \!\7

Battorsby, D., General r.isien,,'er au.l T.iurist A-;eut. . . 2.U

B.aylis .MfK'. Co., Varnishes, Japans, etc 204 '

Beanian, H. .T., Mfr. Sprin;; Beds ZVJ

Beanchemin, C. O. & Son, Printing and Binding 227

Beanvais, Kd. k Co., Custom House Brokers and General

t-'omnussion 04,5

Beaudry, ,1. X., Real Estate and Insurance 190

Beaver Cutlery Works mo

Beaver, N. Y., Printer ;jr,7

Bedard, X. 1"., Cheese and Butter 204

Bedard ,t Vincent, Dry Goods. lO'.l

Bell, .r. ,tT., Mfrs. Bo.its & Sh.iei 2!18

Bell, Simpsiin & Co., Produce Commission Merchants . ].'i2

Bell, Wallace, Coal ,t Wood 1!I4

Belleh..n.se. Dillon & Co., Dye Stuffs, Chemicals, etc.. . . 81

Bennin^' A, Barsalon, Auction.1 180

Benson, W. T. & Co., Wool, Chemicals, Dyo StnlTs, etc. %
Beullae, R., Decorati.ms for Public & Religious Festivals 2I.-.

Birks, Henry ,1;. Sons, Jewelers. ... I4."i

Bi.saillon, ,T., Hair Dresser 200

Blaekwo.id, K. & Co., Aerated Waters, Gin,L;er Ale.

Cream .Soda, etc l.-|4

Blaiklock Bros., W.arehousemen, Customs and I'orward-

inn Agents 1:14

Blanchet, I,. , Clothinij and FurnishinR Good.s 176

Boa.s, B. A. &Co., Dry Ci,)ods 281

Boivin, G. & Co., BootimdShoo Jffrs 204

Bond, Edward L., Insurance A},'ent 280

Booth & Ballantyne, Sanitary Plumbing .... . . 218

Boucher, ('. .v., Erpi.;ht Ajjent 2.11

P.our^onin t Co., Dry and Fancy Goods, etc :il!l

lioyd ,t Co., Custom Hou.so and Forwarding Agents . . . 2:17

Boyd, 11. W., .SanitajjC I'lumbins: 2:!0

Bradahaw, tJeo. &Co., Lumber and Packing Boxes 2S;t

Brai.s, N. E., Mfr. of Shirts, Collars, Cuff.;, etc

Brady Bros., Calami Woud

Itrayley, S(ms & Co., Druggists and Mfg. Chemists...

Brewis, W. W., Groceries and Provisions

Brice, Alfred J., Comini.--sion Merchant

Bris<ptt, And. & '^ons. Importers

Briti.-h Pipe Co., of London, Eng., The

Bropliy, Cains & Co., Dry Goods

Brown Bros., Fine Meats

Brown, 1). R., .Vrchitect

Browne, ilohn Janu's, Architect

Browne, John James & Son, Real Estate

Browning, A., General Insurance A ;ency

Bnnvn, .Toseph, Coiimi.-sicm Merchant

Brown, P. 10., Ileal Estate

Buchanan, R. H. & Co., Machinery Dealers an.l C.j.i

tractors

Buffal.p Shoe Store

Burns, .Tolin A., Mechanical Engineer....

B'lrns, .lohn & Co., Sanit.uy Kiigineers and Plumliers

Burrell, John, Re.al Estate Agent ...

Bushnell Co. (Ltd.), The, Petroleum, etc

:t42
208
200
2.S0
181
!»l
27o
107

3:<\
;r.7
.■in
:u:i
l.s.-.
1.S11
2ri

201
21.'-.
2.!:!
2S0
IS.-.
27'.»

Cameron, G. A., Mfra. Agent 2.')4

Cameron, i Jeo. W. , C.tal Mer.^hant . . 2.')l

Campbell, Diwican .t Co., Twines ami Linen Threads. . 188

Cana.IaJute Co., The 211

Canada Life .-Vssnrance Co 100

Canada Li.pior C.i 212

Canaila Machinery Agency, The 100

Canada Plating Co., The 104

Canada Supply C.» 23.)

Cana.lianC.irsetan.l Dress ShieM M'g. C. 218

Canadian Rubber C.i 314

Canadian Secret Service Agency 342

Cantlie, James A. & < '.)., Woollens ami Cott.ms 102

(.I.MiK.VL 1M)1::X.

Carbrny, Routii k On., Stouiiwliip nud Ship A^;eiit< '2M

Oarli, T., Uoliiiiiius Statues, .ic 224

Carinel, A., I'lint.T 244

I'ur.m, Arlliiir, lu'iil Katate 11***

CaiTolUiros., I'hiMilierH, (rM aiiit rsiiMin Kiltt-rs 120

Carriere, R., Dru-K'iat :*10

Carsloy & Cu., Diy (ioods 270

Caraloy Brow., Dry Gnoda •*ll

CarttT, Galbrailh & C"., Onicers 24«

Caratens, F. Mfj;. Co., Tho, Mtrs. .Ii-wi Iry l'a«>», Trays

etc l'*0

Cavanagh, Kilward Co., The, Il.inlwa.-e, I'.iijiU, i liN,

Coal, etc 271

Chapelt & Co., Cigars an.l Tn) ,;,«-, 244

Cliapul, L., Fild & Cie., limcerl Wines ami l.iijiiors.. 148

Charland & Lnhai«e, T7i>holstcr;. ami Fiirnitnre 247

rharWrnii, U,, Tailor 178

Charleinai,'iio & T..ic Ouareau liiiinlier I 'n. (Uil.) li-W

Childs, George & Co., Gnicer-i 2U8

CIiipeh.aso, W. L., Cutlery, r.,arl,eis' >t Tailor.^ Supi'lies. 2:!0
Cl.ive, C. 11., Druim-ist M'

Chouillou, C. Alfred, General C uiuiiission 221

Christie, Brown & Co. , I'liscuit Mfri 117

flhristin, .T. & Co., Mfra. Aerated W.iterH :'.ir

Christin it Co., Stock l!roker« V't

Christy, T., Phimlier 21,")

City Ice Co., The 2.J2

Clan^ett, C. C. & Co., Commission Aj,'ents :io9

Clark, T. L., Mfrs. Brass Goods and Hardware Special-
ties 2!«

Clark, T. L., Mfrs, Brass Goods and Hardware Special-
ties

Clarke, G. \V., Fancy Co.sls, Novelties, etc

Cleland, James, Die Jlaker, etc

Clogj", .T, R. & Co., General Commission Merch;ints . . .

Coal Saving and Smoke Consuming (^o. , Ltd., 'I'he..... 227

Cochenthaler, M., Jeweler 222

Coghlin, B. J., Railw.ay Supplies, Hardware, Iron,

Steel, etc VS.

Cohen & Cross, Furriers 14!*

Cohen, L. & Si>n, Foundry Facinya and Supplies 2.")4

Collin, N. & Co., Grocers '277

Collins, W. Andrews, I.nmher Merchant 182

Cnlson, C. K., Mfrs. At'ent 2.-).-.

Cuufederatiun Life Association 207

■-'.".Ci
li',4
:ni
212

p.-m; k.

Connelly, P., General ]'"s.i(.nfrer A(,'ent 272

Cooper, James, liiiil way, .MiMi^^■^•l 'onlr;ictors' S\ipplies. 207
Copeland. K. F.. ,V ('o., Fire Clay, Fire Ilriek and

Foundry .Supplies 2'M

Corlwil, A., Boots and Shoe- 20!l

CortitelliSilkC 104, 10.)

Coaten, T. & Co., Sporting < ioods 20,5

Cote, Fd., Gents' Furnisldn^'s, Dry and Fancy Goiids,

etc " l.T.t

Cout,'hlin, C, Live Stock Shipping and Insurauco 20'.'

C. future, .f. A., Art Gallery and .Studio 17.")

Covernton, C. .1. ^^ Co., PharmaeisLs C.'IO

Coysh, \V. K. , Mfi ). Cabinet Work, etc 2.-.'.l

C'o.s, Robert & Co Lumlier Merchants L'."i(l

Cradock, .1. .Simp in it C,i,, lii-al I^^t.ite and Insurance. 24.'<

CreviiT, T. & .Sor Mfrs. lian^-es an-l Co.k Stoves 2i,S

Crowe, .John, Gen,jral ijive .Stock Agent, et ' ^~'>

Cuban ( 'i^^ar C»> 27.i

Cunuinudiam A Le Messurier, Cjirta^'e and Forw.trdmL;

Am-nts 'J'.'ii

Curtis, H. IL A. Co., Phiirniacists 249

I )aKinais, F., Dry Goods a:i7

D'.Vniour, Cbas., Sewing Machines U13

D'-Vr^a-ncourt, L. <)., Groceries, Wines and Litjuors.... oi'-S

Daniel, Fd. F. (J., I'hannacist. l:i',l

Daoust, Gustavo, Mfr. Hats, Caps and Furs 1!'7

Darling Bro.s., Mfrs. Steam Knt^ines & .Speeial Machin-
ery 2(i:i

Dart, Henry J., Wholesale Drupfjists .I.'i7

1 tate. ,Tohu, Plumber, i tas ami .Steam Fitt'-r I'.K)

David, II., Boots an. I Shoes 2;)S

1 lavies, C. J. W., Dry Goods 254

Va\ is, S. & Sons, M frs. Ci-ars 202

D.iwes, Dr. M. A., \^eterinary .Suru'eon I:.i8

Dawson, G. W,, Die .Sinker, Fn^'raver, To<d Maker 170

Dawscm, Wallace, DrU[,'i,'ist '2M

Deay, C. D., Mfr. Boots and .Shoes 204

Dellhiis, A., Pattern ami Model Maker 177

Decioy, Arthur, Pharmacy 222

Dei,'anin', ,T. B., Hair i tresser and I'eifumer 274

De La Bartlie, IL, Aijent Montabello Cbanipaijne .'112

Deuiers, Albert, (Jents' Furnisldng Goods ... 212

Demers, Emile, Books and l''ancy Articles, etc 182

Demei'S, F, J., Pharmacist 211

Denis, L. F., Si»:n and Show Card Painter 20.5

Denne, David, Insurance Agent . I'JiJ

PAQE.

Dennison, Jame.i, PhotoRraphcr 2o2

Depocas, Chs., .Mfr. Carriages and Wagons 208

Deaavdniers, C. K. L., Real Estate & Assurance Agent. 204

Desaulniers, ,T. A., Grocer and Provisions 220

Descary, A., Cijjars and Tobacco 181

Desjardins, C. &. Co., Hatters and Furriers .'*;*t

1 leltets, G . IL, Mfr. Confectionery 247

i 'e Tonnaucour, L. C, Merchant Tailor 278

De /ouche, Geo. C. & Sons, Paper Hangings and Wall

Decorations 143

Diamond Glass Co., Ltd., The .'Kii

Direct Supply Association, Chithiers and Hatters 177

217

200

olO

288

239

141

Di.xon, .T. P., Grocer.

Doin, .\rniaud. Hatter ami Furrier.
Dondninn Disinfectant ('o.. The ...

L»otninion Line of Royal Mail Steamships .

Dominion Xitrons 0.\ide Co

Il.>ndninn Oil Cloth Co., The

D'liiinion .Straw Goods Mfg. Co 207

Dominion Transport Co., The 100

Dominion Tubular Lamp Co 294

I-'onalsoTi, Robert it Son, Blacksndths it M.ichinists l."i7

Donahue, X. M. , For (Jarments, Trimmings, rtc .SU

Donnelly, P., Lumber Merchant 214

I lor.an, Wm. F.., Architect 321

Dorken, J., Mfrs. Agent 21.".

Dorval it Levcille, B.jok Binders 2.")4

Douall it Gibson, Clothing -Mamifacturers 3.59

1 )oHglas ,7. M. k Co. , M fr.s. Agent 192

Drai)eau it Champagne, Phnnber, Rooting, (ias and

Steam Fitting 195

Drapeau, Savipnac &t!o., Plumbers and P.ooferi 329

Drouin, M., 1 latter 344

Duli.iis, A. it Co., Mfrs. Biwts .and Shoes 3:13

Diibord, A. it (.'o.. Snuff 284

Dubuc, Deaautels it Co., H.attcrs and Furriers . 147

Duchesneau, Duchesneau it Co., Dry Goods I.s9

Diimaiire, ('. A. &, Co., I'rrtlertakers 230

Dunham, W. A., Mfr. B.iots and Shoes ... 200

Dirnlop & Heriot, Architects 234

Drirand, Alberic, inrporter of French Products 2.58

Duverger, Henri, Faircy Dry Goods 188

Dyer, W. A. & Co., Druggista 149

Eagle Foundry 136

Eaton, W. H. A, .Son. Printers 102

GENERAL INDEX.

Eddy Co., fhe K. B., Mfrs. .if Paper, Matchen, Wmvle

ware, Iiuiuruted Fiijre Ware, etc

Ksdaile, J. it K., (Jraiit and I'nuUice

Eaplin, (i. fi .r., Hiix Mfrs. and Lumber Merchants .

Ktliier, li. Jr., dial and Wood

p^iard & Macdnnald, .Stiive.s, llanges, etc

l-'.vauH liri>.s., f'ual MerclianU

Kwan, Alexander A. Co., C'tninnssinn Merchants

K«in>;, Wni. t Cu., ,Seod Merchants

F.-\cellence Ci^'ar Factory..

121
17^

M:\

238
15!)
.•i.-)7
ISH
U2
171

Fabien, C. P., Furniture, eto 242

Falliiird, H. Koljert, .Vrchitect 278

I'VnneirH Piano K\iire.>is 35 1

?"unwick, \V. 1., Stuck linker 2G5

Ferneyhi'Unh, S. A. & Co., Mfrs. St:ini|m, Seal.s,

Stencils, ett 309

IVrun, M. & S,>M, I'ndertaker 252

Kiliatrault & liesaf,'e, Iniportera of Dry Goods .3311

F'inl.iy^on, Hir.sch it Co., I)i.stillers Kit

Firiiidte Concrete Paving Co., The 30G

Fislur, iTohn. Son & Co., Woollens, CoiUin^'s iV Tailors'

Trimming's 2-l.'t

Foisy Freres, Pianos, Or^Mus, Sewing Maehiiu'-'. etc, . ,. 93

Foi.sy, Thos. F. ( ;., Mfr. of Pianos 1.^7

Fosl.re, Mrs. ,T. F., Millinery 22,=)

FoU'.her Fils it Co., House Furnishiuh's. 2.')7

Fowltr it Leishman, Dry Goods 21ti

Fraser Bros., Auttioneers, Commission Merchants... . 134

F'raser, Riilit. S., Mill Supi)lies 1;)3

Frenette, T., Mfr. Fire and liurjjlar Proof Safes and

Vaults, eto 1H7

Gagnon Bros., Dry Goods 206

( laKti.in's Collection and Mercantile Bureau 214

(i.ihirneau, M. C., Shoemaker 2.'iO

( lalhiKher, Hugh, Ileal Estate 30,')

(Jallery Bros., (ients' Furnishings 208

Gardner,ll.it-'^on, Cracker Macliinery, Tools, Tjathes, etc. 84

Gault Bros. 4, Co., Dry (!ood.s 1.50

(Jauthier, T. A., Painter, Iteeorator and Paper Hanger. 234
Gehhai-dtPerthiaume Lithographing and Printing Co.,

Limited, The 271

German Cloak House, The 31.1

Gerth, E. A., Cigars and Tobacco P.'8

PARI,
Gilmour & Kearns, Ijithographers, Engravers and

Printers I'.rJ

Giroux, P. (>., Pha- .nacist lilil

Globe .Spice Mills Co 187

Goodhugh, W. ,S. &, Co , Cominissiun Merchants 31.S

Gordon, W. A, Co., Scale Mfrs 24G

Gougeon, ¥, X., Hardware, Paints, Oils, etc 240

(loyer, ,-V. K., Druggist 17t)

Graham, Geo. , St. James Grocery 85

(iranby JiubberCo 95

Grand Trunk Kailway, outside Back Cover and 88, 80

(irant, Henry A .Son, Watch Makers and Jewelers 218

Gravel, .Vrthur, Pattern and Model MaI.er 247

Gravel it Boulard, Hanlware and P.iiut.s 191

liravel it Pare, Dry Good.s 340

Gray, Henry 11. , iJruggist ..146

(ireene it Sons Co., Hatters and Furriers 131

Grier, J. W. & Mudge, Insurance, Loan and Financial

Agents 272

(Jross, F., Surgical Ir..strumenta and Truss Maker 238

Gross, F. W., Mfr. I'nibrellas and Parasols 108

Grothe, L. 0. & Co., Cig.-vr .Mfrs 240

Grothe. Theodore A., Mfg. Jeweler and Walcli Maker. 172

Guilniette it Ouimet, P'oots and .Shoes 310

Guimond it lirosMnui, lieal Ksl.rte 109

(lunl, Charles &. Co., Mfrs. of Mineral Waters 308

Gurney, .M.'utsey Co., Ltd., The, Founders and Manu-
facturers 291

Guthrie, David. Storage 220

Haines, Luedecking it Co., Lnporters of Gorman and

Belgium I'roilucts 2.11

Haldimand, W. L. & Son, Hardwaie Mfr. Agents 312

Hall, K. B., Groceries, Wines and Liipiurs 340

Hulpin it Vincent, I'ndertakers 244

Himilton, .r. it Co., General Produce 213

Hanson, Charles 1)., Adjuster and Inspector 219

Harling, Ronald & Co., Commi.-sion Merchants and

Ship Brokers 178

Harris, L., Real Estate 234

Harrison .t Co., Mfrs. Eye Glasses, Cases, etc 199

Hasley Bios., Hatters and Furriers 344

Hatton, I), it Co., Fish 343

Hawke, J. F.. Shirt Maker 184

Itearu k Harrison, Mfrs. Optical and Mathematical

lustrunients 2.'>3

PACK.

Hender», Geo., Sanitary Plumber i!>5

Henderson, C. W., .Mfrs. ,t Contractors of Electrical

S\ipplies 242

Ifoiiderson Bros., Lumber and Timber 235

Henderson .t Lovelace, Coal, Brick, Fire Clay, etc 178

Heney, E. N. it f'o.. Carriages, Wagons, Harness etc. . 151

Henshaw, F. C, Coal Commission Merchant 228

Heuser, E. it Co., Hardware 23(i

Hiatn. Thomas, Insur .om Agent 201

Hill, H. A., Hubbe. Stamps 20i

Hill, J. Wentworth, Storage 213

Hodgson Bros., Produce C'ommission 213

I loerner. H. F.. Gents' Furnishings ... 217

Hogg, David H., Pliotogr,iphio Goods 260

Holland, G. A. & Son, Wall I'aper, Fancy Gooils, etc. . 311

Holland, Geo. H., Hand Inalruments 346

Holler ,t Ileeker, Hardware and F.iucy Gooils 261

Hong Kong Tea Store W"

Hood, The J. Co., Art Goods 259

Hopkins, J. W. & E. C, Architects 113

Home, Geo., Stationer 3 '3

llorsfall, J. H. it Co., Sharp's Safety Automatic Oil

Cabinets 227

Horsfall, Joseph it Sons, Clothiers 280

Hotel Cadillac H"

Howe, .Miliityie Co., Millers' Agents 317

Howard Bottling Co., The ... 131

Hubbell, G. S. it C.ii., Leather Merchants 207

Hudon, Albert, Mfrs. Agent 220

Hughes &. Stephenson, Iron and Lead Pipes, Bath Tubs,

Sinks, etc 183

Huot, Jules. Dry Goods and Gents' Furnishings 3.50

Hurtibiso, A. L. A Co., Produce Commission Meicli.mta. 337

Ilutchi.son, Alex. C., Areliitect 284

Hutchisim, Dignum it Nisbet, .Mfrs. .Vgents 351

Hutchison, J. II., Contrietor 260

Hutrhings, R.F.itCo., Dry Goods 237

1 1 uttoii, James it Co., Mfrs. Agents 318

Imperial Bridge and Iron Works 240

Imperial Insurance Co. (Ltd.), The ^^^

Ingersoll Rock Drill Co 263

Insurance Co. of North Ameriea... ''•'''

Intercolonial Coal Mining Co. (Ltd.) l'"'"

Trwin, E. it Co., Millinery 263

ClINLUAL INL)i:.\.

TAOK.

frwin, Flnpiier i C'd., Asliestiia, Pho.»[>h(itp, Ruck, ili. . .112
Jves, 11. K. ft Co.. Mfia. Stovea and Kaiit'e^, Ir.r.i .-unl

Brass Kedstcftils. cto 1-'*

•Tacotel lima. , (Irn ami Steam Fitters -^''

James, A, \\'., I'nuluct; ('<piiiiiu..*siim. .. . -"1

.lauiiiisnn, K. C. ft. Cn. . Mfrs. Viiniisliea, Japans, etc. . . l."*'!

,7:i(ineH, (». I'!, ft Co., Korwartliii^' /V^^'enta I'^i

Jennings. A., Mfr. Wafj.ins anil Carta ^11

•lolniHon ft C'lppiti.,;, Carvor.s, <iil.lers, etc 1^''>

Johnson. (7. K. *t.. Fire tnsnrance -V'7

.Tunas, Henri ft Co., (JriK.ers' Sundries , !*►'.'

Junes, J.ilin II. ft I'n., Mfrs. Ayenta !'■"<

Jones, I'hilip, Mfr, Cigars Hil

Reams, Walter M., Aiictionoer -<'0

Keller, Frank, Fur I>resser and Dyer -(H

Kully, P., liookseller, St.iti.mer, etc 2(ii)

Kennedy, W. S., Mfrs. Aijcnt 'JM

Kerr, .lames, l'"eed Stnre -■"•M

Kieffer Bros., Mfrs. H.)ot and .Shmi Machinery -"-

Kicley, D., Boots an.l Shoes 20"

Kim))all, S, S., Mfr. Safes and .Stnnip anil Slonc l''.\-

tractors, etc lo'i

Kiniher, (leo. S, Decorator and Fainter I'.Ni

Kind's City Fixjiress L'.'i.">

KinL'ston A MiiMtrnal Forwarding; Co (Ltd.) 101

Kirchberg, A., Furrier LM.s

La Banque Dn Feuple 17.)

La Banque, Jacques Cartie.r.,,, 2.57

Lalielle ft C"., Dry (Joods 2:it

Labelle, H. 1'., Mfr. Furniture I;i2

Lahatt, Jolui, I..i»ndon B'-ewiiry 4

La CotnpaK'nie D. Approvisionnements Alinitiutaires L)o

Mnntreal (Liuiitee) l.!0

Lacoste ft Lacusto, Cial Merchants 2(15

Latlour ft Ducliarme, Keal Kstate 341

La Fontaine, Kniery, Civil Kn^dneer 2Xi

La Fontaine, U., Leather Mercliant. ... . l^ti

LaiuK P.ackiuR and Provisiiin Co. (Ltd.) lis

L.ake of the Woods Milling Co. s->-!<:i

Lalondo, ,T. Bte.. Cookint; Kan;;e.<, 1 run 1' dlin^'s, etc. IH"!

l.anih, Thus., (irocer .. .. 21(1

I,aud)'s Market, Meats 1!W

l.amarche, J. N,, Book Binder 270

P.MiK.

Lamy, V, ft Bro,, Dry (iooils li.'Jlt

Lanci .t, C, h., Bronzei, ( 'hureh Ornaments, etc His, 1(111

Tjaiurtiit, Ilonri, Pliarniacisi, I'.Hi

Lannholf, .1. ft Co., Laundry anil Dye Works 2(iS

Laii^dois, ("'. ft Co., Produce dunuiis.^i.tn Merchants. . . . ;12J<

Lang Mft;. Co.. The, Mfrs. Biscuit and Confectionery . lliti

Lapierre, P., Mercliant Tailor 271*

liapierre, Z. ft Son., Mfrs. B.mts and Shoes IIG

L:iplaut«, J. A., Printer 217

Ijapointe, F., Furniture, etc ... . l.W

La Pointe, A., Cij^ars, Toliaccoa, etc ... 212

Lap.irte, Xaii. ft Son, Mfr.H. Uaiiges l.W

Laporte, ^Llrtin ft Co., Wholesale (Jrocrs ir»."»

Laramee, N. ft Co, , Hay, (jrain, etc IK'.i

Larivieie, Aristide C, Bhicksniith an.l Mfr. Wau.ins

and Carri.ij^es '.>(;()

Laurence, A. .1. , Piiarmacist r.til

Laurent, Laforce ft' I'ourdeau, Piano,s and Organs lis

l.avirie. .1. ft Brother, Kngineers and .AL\chinists :!2ii

L.ivallee, Chas,, Music.d Instruinents 200

Lavallee, ('harli'S, Jeweler yilH

Laierty, M, P., (J nicer LTl

Livi.tlette ft Nelson, Pharmacists .SO

La\vson,Ja.s. D,, M.achinist 200

Layton, P. E, ft Bro,, Pianos and Organs 2.l,"i

Leavens, C. C, Coininission Merchant ami Cider Mfr. .. ;i,"iti

liO Plane, O,, Paints, tihtss, etc 310

IiO '/allee, ,1. J., Designer and Engraver 207

Lcclair, J. )L, Surveyor 222

Lecompte, J. ft Son, Piiimliing, Ko.iling, etc 21.!

Lee, iTolm ft ( 'o., .Slup Liners, C.ir()onters, Caulkers and

Spar ^Llkers ....304

Loe, James ft Co. , (Jrocers .. 207

Lefebvre, .■\. ft Co., Aerated Bever.a','es 20,i

Lefebvro, Miclnd ft (.'o., Mfrs. Vinegar, Jellies, Jams,

etc 2'.i7

Le Mesurier, W. G. ft U. (i., Iinimrtors of Indian Teas,

etc 31S

Leonard, Edniond, Druggist 230

Leomird, Dr. , Piiariuacy .■>3,S

Lesperanee, A., Meats, INuiItry, (.raiiie, Fruits, Vego-

Uililes, etc 344

Lessard ft Harris, I'oofers, Plumbers, (ias and Steam

Fitters, etc Hfi, .S7 and 32t! and 327

Letcndro ft Arsenault, Dry Coods 2o.">

TAOK.

Le Tourneux, Son ft Co., H.irdwaro, Cutlery, Tools, etc. :I12
Levy, llirani, Tailors' Trinmiings, Fancy (Joods and

Mfr. Shirts an.l Overalls 253

Lewis, Albert C., Keal Estate 120

Llg„-et, Thoiii.as, Curtains, Carpets, etc 22.S

Limoges, Olivier Mfi. ofLime .'ii't

Limoges, 11. E., (Irocer 203

Linton, Uobert ft Co., Dryll.iods 102

Liverpool ft London ft Ololio Insurance f'o 130

Loignoii, A, ft E,, Civil Eiiuineers 2S."i

London .Vssurance, The, K. A. Lilly, Manager 343

lionilon (Juarantee ft Accident Co. (Ltd,) 2(i(i

Lorge ft C!o,, Hatters and Furriers 2IS

Lyall, Peter ft Sons, BuiMers Mil

Lymburner ft Mathews, Mfr>, lirass Coods 22.1

.Macdiarniid, .F, C. ft Co., Coal and Wood 240

.Macdonald, J. K,, Loeksniith and i Icneral Blacksmith.. bSO

.Machinery Supply Co., The 100

.Mackay, Ale-c. ft t^o., Plumbers 2111

M.ickenzie, Win., Stock Broker 1»S2

Mackeii/ie, 3,(1. ft Co, Dry (loods 1.V.P

.M.idean, .lolin ft Co,, Millinery and Diy Goods 227

M.i^'or, .T.liii ,V Son, Produce .Slii|iping Merchants .. , I'.li

Magor, I''rank ft, < 'o., (.Irocers 2l,"»

Maguire, ,T,, Horse Bazaar 223

Mailtoux, P. P., Carriage and Saddlery Hardware 210

Mallette, A. E,, ilfrs, and Shipiiers .\gcnt 2(12

Mallette. T, H. ft Co,, Groceries, Wines and Liquors , 2tlO

MaMinioth CI, .thing House, The 204

Mann, A. I)., Druggist 2(12

Planning, -T. E,, Groceries, Wines and Li(pior8 211

Maiiton, Jo,seph, Mfrs. Guns and Pistols.. 215

Manseau. E. .S., Trunks, Valises and Harness 3,")0

Maniiv, E, A. ft Co., Iron Founders and .Mi'rs. Hot

Water Boilers 13.5

Marc.au, I, II. ft <'o., Mfrs. Agents 101

.Marchanil, L,, Grocer 210

Martin, A., Florist 142

.Martin, T, E, ft \., Furniture .210

Massey-llarria Co. (Lt.l,), Harvesting and .Seeding

Machines 106

Masl.'rnian, A. .S. ft W. H., P..rk Packers and

Curnrs 114, ,i,5

Matliew8..n, J. .\. ft Co,, Grocers 243

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, 120
, 228

. :iy>

. 208
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, l.il)
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. «:)
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.. 218
llli
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. 2-10

I.. 180

. . 1!MI

2lfi

.. 182
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.. 2'.I4
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11, ,i5
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.M:ahiCTi, Nap., Uiirilw:u.i. I'nitit^, etc

MattiiiHitn, .Jaiiu'-*, rtiiniher

MattlioWH, TowKf.s & I'd., Men's I'liiiii.-hiiiK' (inocls

MiiyliMw, fl.. .IpwelliT

Miiziii-i-t, I, . MfM. .SpriiiiiliHiK, i;.-.l.Sleaii«, M,ittre«»es,

etc

McAllister, \V. II. k .Sor;, ri„ur aii.l Feci

Me \iic1iew, M. .r., l';ilinUler«T an 1 .M.ittrew Maker... .

M.-.Aithur, Alex. >t (',,., Paper :\l,iker«

M.Aitl]iu-&r„., Mfis. White I.ca.l,C.ilc,ic.l I'alntH, etc.

McArtliur. C.irneiUe & ( W, Wliite litad, ( 'n1i>rs ilc

McHeaii, 1). (.!.. (Jraiii, Fl.iur, Hay ami I'rcluce

McCall, IJ. &, C..., Millinery aii.l Fancy Dry U.i.mIs. .
MeCalliini, K. X., Stati..iiery nn.l Fancy (looil.s, etc...
McCaskiil, Don-,,:! ,t C..., Mfrs. Varni.,l'iert, .lapan»an.l

Cl.irs

McDimalcl, W., Cirpenter and Uiiikier

Mcl)..u;,'all, .laniea k Co., Wcicjlens unil Triniinirys

McOarvey, ().& .Sun, Furniture

MctJrail, Jl. T. & .Sun, Turk I'acker.s uu.l < leiieral I'n.-

duce

McUnwan, Wui. & Sun, (Jmcer

McClrcKur, ],. K., Mfr. LmU

.Mclnt..s.1i, A., lilacksuiith, Macliini.st & T...iler Maker.
McluLi'.-li, A., l'ni|iriet-ir St. Lawrence Iimu Wurk.-* . .
M. l]it"-,h, William.! .t Co., Mfrn. Featlicr.s and lJnwn-<.

Mc^Kay, Ale.x., li.iiler Maker, Sheet Ir,.n Worker

McKcMzie, .M.l!.,Mfr. Ca.^t(lr, Machine, Klootric and

('eiitrifu;,'al Oils, etc

McKiern.m, C, ll'irsc- .Shneinj,'

.NK:I,areu, Harry, .Sii;n Maker

Mcl.auiin l!n).«., hunilier Merchants

MoI.ean, Kennedy & Cn., Steamship .V.-enta and For-

wardcr.s

Meakini & Co., Mtr.s. F.rii.slus

Jlehlnnn llruii.. Coal a'l.l (leneral Cirtirs

Mercier, Jos. A., Arehitei.t

Merchants Bank of Canada, The

Merchants liank of ll.difax, X. S

Merrill's Carpet Store

Midland, I,efel,p\ re & ('.>., Mfrs. Hoots and Shoes

Middleton & Kueiishaw, Stora^'e

Mi^^uaiilt & Belani^er, Civil I'ai^dneers

Millen, .Tuhn i*t Sou, Hardware, I'aints, etc

Miller Hros. &, Toms, M.ichinists

AUK.

,!3!l
27H
;K)5
;157

2:t;t
283
208
358
170
2117
270
lii.S

irs

253

34 s
275
•295

1U4
232
212
311
01
289
209

182
17«

211

276
107
•250

148
103
241
331
VX,
252
100
239

I'Ac.K.

Miller it Broinnnr, Jewelers 200

.Miller, Kohert, Son & Co., Mfrs. lilank Hooks and

Stationery '223

Mills & ( ialt, Woolenx and Twocds 208

Miranda & Dia/, Mfrs. Ciiiars 2.50

Mitchell* WiNon, Trinters 229

Moncel, .r. I'., .\dverli.-int; Novelties* (ioldStainpini,'. 212

Monroe llros.. Cent-*' Furni.»hin.^'s 144

Montreal Cold Stora^-e and Freezinj,' Co Ui'i, 117

Montreal Colfee and Spice Steam Mills 112

.Montreal City and 1 li-trict Savini,'s Hank, The 142

.Montreal Kleetrical .Supply Co 257

Montreal Fur DresHini; and Dyeini,' Woiks '274

Montreal Freehold Co. (Ltd.), The 208

Montreal Fruit K.xcliaHKe... 175

.Montreal Optical and. Fewellerv Co Ill

Montreal Paper Mills Co ,il3

Montreal Show Ca.so Co 240

Monti eal Stencil Works .'109

Montreal Suspender Co 201

Jlontreal Tent, Awnini; and T.ir|iaulin Co 247

Montreal Warehousins; Co., The 171

Moreau, Ovide, Oysters, Fish, Fruits, etc 287

Mort,'an's City Kxpress 187

.Mortjan, F. F.., Pharmacist .'149

Mor^jan, Henry * Co., Pry and Fancy Goods, Millinery,

etc 300

MorsS'i, Wni. .t Sons, Pork P.ntohers 103

Morin ,t i 'o., Whiskies, Alcohol, etc 210

.Moris.sette & Matiud, Wood Carvers 3;!9

Morrisette, L. A , Kn^raver 3.57

Moriice, 1)., Sons & Co., Mfrs. Aijenti of T, xtilo

Fabrics 170

.Mount Bros., Mfis. Electrical App.aratns 200

Munroy Bios., tli.'ntlemen's Furnishin^'s 144

.Murphy, !>., Saddler and Harness Miker 249

Murray, .Folin *',, Ship Liner, Caulker, Cariienter .and

Catth i''f r 303

Murray, '.j.;. ."^ , Nuiseryman 354

Murray, VCi,,., i''urrier '221

Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Tlio 145

Nathan. .\., Cigars and Tobacco 220

National Wire Works 202

Nelson, H. .V. & Sons, Woodenware, .Matches, etc. ... 188

VAur

Newcombo, OctaviuH it Co. , Mfrs. Pianofi 252

Newman, I''rank W. ,t (^o., Mfrs. A^'Hnts 200

New Vork l'i...ioCo . 2.50

Nicoll, Archihald, Insurance 202

NijjhtinKale, ])., Pool and Billiard Tables and I'.iUiarl

Supplies 217

Norniand in A'. Pranoo, Mfrs. Brushes 108

North P.riti.-h&Mercantilo Insurance Co. .. 200

Northern .\ssuran(;ii Co. of London, Kn({land 200

Northern Pharmacy 231

Nugent, J. P., Merchant Tailor 281

Ohreu, .Mrs., Fancy (Joods, Toys, etc 180

Osborn, .lohn, Son & Co., Wines and Liipiors 100

Packard, L. H. & Co., Shoo Fiudin-s and Shoe Store

.Supplies 183

Paris Kid Clove Store 270

Parker, John II., .Mfr. Musical Instruments. 238

Parsons, S. R., Furniture Iti3

Parslow, John & Co., .Stationers, Bookbinders Printers. .'1112

Patenaiide, Alevis& Co., Coal and Wood 104

i'aterson & Foster, Surgical and Dentil lustruuients. . 209
Paterson .Mfh'.C.i. (Lt<l.), The, .Mfrs. Waterproof Papers,

lioofinj,', etc 151

Paton, T. L., Mfrs. At;ent . 232

Paul, Krnest, PhotOK'rapber 343

Paul, Walter, Grocer 124

Pau/.e it L imoiiche. Painter^ 318

Peilen, .Vlexander, Dry (loi.ds 2'24

Peel, Thomas W.& Co., Mfrs. of 111 ick 213

I'ellerin, J. I. fc Sou, Mfr.s. Shoe.s and Slippers 105

^*elletier tt Brosseau, Plumbers, Gas and Ste.aiu Fitters. ;i.37

I'elosse, P., Bask. t. Maker 223

Perrin Freres it Co., Kil Gloves 315

Pattener, B. J., .Mfrs. Boot and Shoe Machinery. . .. '230

Pewny, Eniil it Co., Mfrs. Kid (Jlovos 110

Pharmaide I.apoite 342

Pharni.icie I.:i\iolette & Nelson 80

Phelps, George F., Oysters, Fi.sh, Poultry, Game, etc. . 204
Phillips, C. K. & Co., Mfrs. Moiildinjis, Picture Frames,

p'.o 180

'1 ''i-wA; McGovprn, Dry Goods 248

Phomix Insur.iiiii' i 'o 310

Plueuix Printiii,' Ink Co 2'/J,

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GENLKAL IMil-.X.

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I'liipnix Printing llinise ISO

PitjiMin ct lioiuielmiiip, Mfii. ILirm-st, C'cill;ii'., .■tc ... Wo

Pi^'uiiri. (londrdn .^ ( 'tt., (iroccrH 241*

I'ilurim, T., Iluienil KnKraver 1S2

Pil.Mi, ,1. P.. .t Snii, I'li.lertiikiTH Ml

J'intler, .Ti'lmtt Ci... (ieiieiiil C<>iniiiis>i'>n .Meri'liant*. . . . '2'2't

Porter, Ilinry, 'I'iuiner 224

" .rtcr, TcAty A ( '... , Fancy G.ukU, T..j «, etc l.">2

Porteiuis, ThiiH., [(.■al K^tiit.',.. 2()7

P.mimrcl, Alphciis... C.al :iii.l Wn.wl.... 220

Power, Frank, licintri .mil .Slme^ ... 2.V2

Pratti', L. K. X., Mfrn Pianos an.l Ort,'ans. Ilil

Pref >ntnini', Ij., Ilav, 'irain, etc .'il.'i

I'refi'lltuine, T. ^^ Co., I.umlicr 3;t2

Pric, \V..)., Ii.-alerir Hirtes..-. 1H9

Prienr, Fabicn, Tailor 207

Prieur, .Tos., ( lent-,' FurnirthinKS 207

Prin "f, T. A .Son, Hyilraiilic an.l Modi. Kn^'ineeM... 2117

Proct'T, .T. JI., Wutcliniakei ami ilcweler 211

Proctor, Wni. <«., (ir.)cer Iti6

Proviion Sii|iply Co. of Montreal (Ltd.) I:i0

Pyke, .Tas. W. it Co., Iron Mercliants 274

tiuCHnel, Sliarpe & Co., Mirrors, Wall Paper. Paints,

Oils, etc 134

Quinn, .Foseph, Tcamim; and JcB Merchant .'i.")l

'.i>riintal, .Tti^cph, (Jr.iin. O.its, H.iy, etc t:|o

t^in'pp, ■'"sepli K. II., l)ru(,'(;iiit jsi

l,'uirk, K. P., Architect l.s'.l

Kacine, A. ,t Co., Dry (Joods 221

Ilae it I'onnelly, Anctioneers and Conimi4»ion Mcr-

cliantrt , 27H

llafter, .John & Co., Real K.state A,'ents 2."il

Ilea, ll.ivi.| ,t C.>. , Leatln^r Mercliant 229

Keav, C. I)., Uootsan.l.Shoes 2114

Kcford, Kohert&Co., Sleannliip A-cnts :;.V.t

Iteeil, (Jeo. \V., IJootin^fand A^plialtini; 104

P.'c.i, Wni. .*c Co.. Custom Mouse l!r..k»rs 2:«

I:- 1.1, Petor ,t ,S..ns, C.ial.an.l \V....d 21!)

Reid, Taylor & Baync, Millinery ami Fancy Dry ( i,.,>(l». 321
Keid, W. C, Meats, Fisli, I'oiiltry, (i.ime, V.-getal,los,

etc l^jS

J^enaud, King fc I'attor»on, Mfrs. Furnitiiro and

'^•"'''i:'-' 174

Heron, .M. ,»i .•-;. in, rn.hrt.akerH o-.o

fAUK.

Rcsther, .r. H. .t .S.in, .Vrchitecti 17ti

Keyn.il.ld, K. H., I'atent .Vtt.irney 2(;U

Rhinil, .lames K., Arjliitict 2o-|

nice .t liennetl, I'liotoKrapliers 27o

Kioliar.|s.,n, K. .t Co., Praids, etc ;Ci4

Iti.ih'eway, T. ]>., Collection A^ent 241

liiil.iiil, ll.ira.-e It., Uftilway an.l Contract'. rs' Sui.plios. . 223

lliol!.', .(...sepli. Civil Knuineer. 2711

Hi.-ndfau Hotel 24(1

Itiepert, . I. Frank, Oriental (li.oils 14.S

Uiley, .Tanies .1. .V .S.inn, Induranc' .\t,'entM. ... 282

Kinfret, Ua.>ul,(.!ivil Kn^^ineei aji.l .Surveyor 24H

Kitchie, 1). A C,>., T.ihiu'C.i Manufactnreri* .324

liobeit, .I.H. fi Sons, Lnniher TraderH an.l Mfrs. Doors,

Sii-'ies, Moiil.linK", <'tc 31(*

Hoberts.in, (J. Koss .t .S.>ns, (leneral Insurance .\i:ents. . 2(',l»

U.iI>ort8..n, .lolin A Son, Urocers 2t'..".

UolMM-ts.in, Wni. W., Saildler anil Ilarnessm.ikor 20,S

I!. . Iiillar.l, C. i ('..., Mfrs. ..f Mineral Waters .'CiO

UobiuHon, tie.o. (i. & C.i., .li'WrlerH 2.")1

Kobit.iille & Co,, (lr..ceriea and Provisions 338

U>i;ers, Samuel, Co., Th., Oils 200

I!..i'ayno Ib.is., Hoots and Sh.ies 211

U'M. it TiLiFla?nine, Mfrs. A^fent.. 1114

Uourke, Wm., Won' .Merchant an.l tiMCOr .... 317

Hoy, .r.i.sepb, I'lumber, (ias an.l S^eini Fitter. 3.111

P.iyal Pulp it P.i;.iT (Jo 31ll

U..yal Steam Dye Wi.rks ... 20.")

Kutherford, Wni. it .Son, .Mfrs. S i, i s, Piiu, Is, Stair

Wiirk, etc loO

Samuel, Thoma.* Sc S.m, Coniuiission Merchants 311»

S.arno, V., ,4eweler ..... 224

.Saunders, II. A,, .lewellory an.l Diainon.ls .'104

Hcanlan, .I.ilin, (irocer 101

•Schnei.ler's, Peter, Sons it C..., I'ljlLiNtery and I).'Cora-

tive Textiles 2110

Schult/o, F.d., .S <n * Co., Tnijiortcrs of Felt (i.i...l< 3(i0

,Sch\v..bHr.is.,.lewelors 1711

Scott, .Fanii'H it (J..., II:»y, Str.wv, Oats, etc. . 21.".

Sc.ttt, W. it .Sons, Mfrs. Furniture 223

.Sennnelhaack, W., Glassware, CriKkery, F.iicy (i .o.ls,

etc " 317

.Somple, .T. H., Importer and Wholesale Oroc^r 3"i7

Sevton. Daniel. Plumber ... 1,><3

Shaw, Cassils it C..., Tanners 2o5

v.v.e..

.■*haw, Wm. it On., Wmillens, Tweeds, etc 2.">(i

Sheallr..s., Hakers 170

Shearer, .lames, I iiKirs, S.ishes, Itlinds, etc 3.W

Shearer it P.rown, Lumber and Tiudier .'l.'iM

Sliepiiar.l. ibj.irije .1., Music .Store 20(1

Slierbr.i.l,,Meat.M.ok.>t 21,5

Sh.iroy, II. ,t C.I., Mfrs. ClothinK 220

Shorthand Institute an.l Type-WritinK Scho..l 1-13

Shurmer, W., FiiKraver 210

Silk, It. l!.. Carpets, Oil Cloth, etc 213

Silverman, Lyon, Orocers', Drus'h'ists' anil C.infecti.ni-

prs' Sundries 2.">0

Simpson, ,F, Craildock, Ueal Kstate .wd Insurance 2IH

Sinips.m, Hall, Miller it Co., Mfrs. .Silver Plate.l Ware,

etc l.o.S

Siuis, .\. II. it C.I. , Mfrs. .Shirts an.l Cellars , ..

Sin'-'ennes, ,McXaui,'hton Line (I.t.l.), Tiie Proprietoi

Miuitrciil Harbor Tuk's

.Skcith, .Fohn, Pbarniaei.st -.^

Skelton, Pros. & C:..., fchirt and C..liar .M.ike s l.W

.Slater Pr. IS. . <ientlemen's Footwear 142

Slater, Oe... T. & Sons, Poots ami Shoes 110

Sloves, N,, .leweler 250

.Smalt, Alfred it C.i., Imp.>rter of Woollens and Tailors

Trimminns INO

Smith, D. it Son, Florist la.'

Smith, .1. L. it Co., Commission -Merchants ami .Millers'

Aijpnts 307

Smith,.!. I lenrj', Live .Stock Ai,'ent 310

Smith, .l.ihn T., General -MercbanJiae 174

Smith, li, F., Photo,'rapheis' Supplies 20!)

Smvtli, II. L. it Co., Dry Cools Commission . . lol

Snow, Wm., Ostrich Feather Dyer 210

IS.inne, Thus., Mfrs. Awning's. Tents, Sails, etc 201

Spackmaun it C I. , Typewriters, etc 3.">0

Sparham Fire- Pro.. f Koolinj,' Cement Co., The 17,">

Spence, .1. C. it Sons, Mfrs. F.cclesiastical and Do-
mestic .Staineil Glass, Ciinrch Furni.shiuss, etc 294

St. .-\.m..ur, K., M'rs. Ak'ent .'i.,'

Standanl .T.iinery Works, Carpenters ami Piiihlers 181

Stanley Hotel and Cafe 320

State it Co.. Ileatinj;, Plumbins; an.l ILiotiuh' 177

Steel, .lames, Mfr Furnituie. 225

.Steel it ^^'illianlson. Proiluce Cmnmission l.'iG

Stephens, .1. & T., .Mfrs. Bo.its and .Shoes 1)2

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PAOK.

Sti'wart, D. , Orocorles 212

Stewart, JauieH & C')., Hoal Katate 232

Stewart fe McDonald, Dry Goods 2.'il

St. James lintel 210

St. Joan, C'aaimer, Architect 2H'J

St. Lawrence Cauoe oud Uoat Co 214

St. Lawrenco Dyu Works 202

St. Lawnmco Hall 313

St. Lawrenco Ii"n Works oi

St. Leon Mineral Water ( 'o. (Ltd.), The 187

St. Louis, Km., (ieneral Ccmtractor 301

Stonewall .Jackson Cigar Factory, The 138

St. I'iorre, W., Tailor . . U4

Strachan, W. & Co., Mfrs. Soap and Oil 21(3

Strathy, McUae & Co , Contractorii and .Manufacturers. VX>

Sumnierhayes, U. 4 Co., I'liotoKr-'pln'ra ■'14.'i

Snn lite Assurance Co. of Canada, Tlie 123

Surveyor, L. J. A., Hardware Merchant \ .. I'.tl

Tees, Bonham & Co.. Teas, Cnflfcea, Spicf-, etc IW

Tees & Co., Mfrs. Desks, Liliraryand .S-jhool Furniture.. IKt

Tussier, The Outfitter, ( Jents' Furni.-hings 22'.t

Tester i Co., Mf>;. Confoctiouors 172

Thayer, Dr. L ()., Oculist 184

Tlierinult, Victor, Undertaker 1U8

Thibault, N. H. & Co., Lumber Merchants 2(i0

Thihaudeau Bros. & Co., Dry (Joods 174

Thomiwon, .1. S. & Co., Re.il Estate 2.".:t

Thompson Mattress Co., The ],s7

Thcmip-sonShooCo, (Ltd.), The l.-,8

Thomson & .lohnston. Grocers il8

Thouiiand Islands Gr.inite Co UO

Toiikr, K, J., Gents' Furnishings and Mfrs. Shirts and

Collars 137

Tourville Lumber Mills Co., The 171

Tnisignunt, N'., Dry Goods 216

Towle, .Tohn & Co., K'iMfers an I Dcdcrt in ft ■■■•ii;,'

Materi.^ls . . •J.'ig

rowuahend, J. £., Spring beds, Mattred9ea,l'illow:i,etc, llu

P.W.K.

Travelor.i Tnsi,.anco Co., The 218

Treinl)le, .1. K., Drn>!s and I'hysicians' Supplies, etc l'J2

Tremliluy, F., Mfr. Doors, Blinds, Saalies, Interior

W,.od Work, etc 'Jl

Trejublay, P. ()., Faints, Oils, Hardware, oto 338

Trotter, Lionel .1., Custom House Agent 241

Troy Steam Laundry Co 34ii

Turcot, Napoleon, Plmnber, Roofer and Gas Fitter l'.t2

Trudeau, ,r. X., Furniture 220

Trudoau, A., Printer 338

Tinkish'Iiath Hotel 131

Turner, I!., Grocer 2.)3

Tyler, Wm. & Son, Confectioners ir)4

I'lley, ,1. J., Mfr. P.rass, Iron and Cojiper Wire Cloth.. 214

riley, Wnj. H., Mfr. Brushes VXi

Union .Vssurance Society of London, Kunland 00

Union Hank of Canada 2i!4

Uinon .Marble and Granite Worku 211

Union Mutual Life In.suranc' €<• ,'!."i7

United States Life Assuranc Co,, The .T20

Vanier, ,T. Frnile, Civil and Hydraulic Fngineer 132

Vanierfc Moniietit, (iroeers 2111

Vinet, ,1. B. & Landry, Oils, etc 222

\'ia\i k Frcre, Biscuits, C'ufoctionery, Chocolates, etc. O'.l

Vinelierii, I. &Co., Wooleii.s, Cloths, (tents' Furni«hinj,'s. 3"iri

Vinette, ()., Mfrs. Boots and .'^hoes 184

Vipoud, B. L. 4, L.Coaland Woo,l 2i(j

Walbank, W. MoLea, Civil KuKineer. .Vrdntect and

Surveyor 147

Walford, A. G., Photographer 312

Walker, .T. H., Engraver 2:.l)

Walker, .T. R. & Co., WmiUun UaK". Pi.i,' and Scrai)

Metals, etc 230

W.ilker, W. S., .lewelor 212

WaUh, Thos. H., Keal l^tat ■ .Ml'

Walters, Charles Henry, Financier , 2.")0

Ward, Henry A C'..., Ileal Fstate, Financial and Insur-
ance Agents iji

Ware, Wm. A .Sons, Produce Conindssion 180

Wardle, Walter, .fr., Veterinary Surgeon 241

Watson, .John C. fi Co., Mfrs. of Wall Papers 122

Watts, W,, Boots and Sh.ws 211

W.il.b, U W., Pharmacist 2,)2

Welistcr Bros & Parkos, Cements, Drain Pipes, Fire

lirick, etc 3/i5

Weir, .(. ,t II,, Kngineers, Boilermakers and Machinists. 191

Wellington .Medical Hall ., 218

Western Loan & Trust Co., Limited, The 116

Whitaker, S., Cu.^toni House Broker and Shipping

^^gimt 318

White, A. ,). fi Co., Patent .Medicines 237

White, T., .leweler 228

Whitney, .fohn, Kaston Mills Leather Merchant 201

Whittall, Henry, Watchmaker and .leweler 2.)2

Wigge',1 & .Mclverley, Bouts and Shoes 18f)

Wightnian Sporting Goods Co., The 2(iJ

Wilkins, lo.bertC., Mfrs. Shirts, Overalls, etc 2.'>7

Willi.iiMs, A, U., Mlr^. .\Licliinery, etc 16i)

Willie, O. A., Furrier and Hatter 228

WilKon, (Jc. W., .Mouldings, Frames, etc 343

Wilsliire, Alfred C, Florist. » 1G7

Wils.m, Alfred It. ,t Co., Ueal Estate 2;«

Wilson, It. C., Taih.r 345

Wind.sirr Cotfee and Spice Steam Mills 2DI

Windsor Hotel Wj

Winds.ir, .T. W., Packer of Canned (i«id.s .32.-,

WimU.r Medical Hall 2U

Winn & Holland, Mfrs. Agents 228

Wiseman, .tames I.., Engraver 13 i

Wolif, H^Tuiann H. A; Co., Dry G Is, etc 2'.i;i

WiKjd, P. W., Watchmaker and Jewel, r 231

W(ukman, L., Woollens and Clothe 231

Wright ife Son, Architects 141

Young, Andrew, Boilers, .Machinery, etc 222

Young, John, Dry Goods 3o4