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Particularly is this the case with the thriving cities and towns which mark the westward march of civilization and progress, such as London, (iuelph, Berlin, Waterloo, Brantford, Paris and Chatham, sketches of which are comprised in this volume ' Recognizing the need of some work which would give a comprehensive and intelligent knowledge of these places, the publishers have no hesitancy in placing such in the hands of the public, believing that no volume heretofore issued contains so great an amount of useful information. The design of the work ,s not only to acquaint the people of this Province with what properly belongs to their cities and towns, and the respective material growth of each hs di trih V7"V'';.r ""'"""^ ""^' °' "^"^"^^ °^ ^"^h character tha; its distribution abroad will be a mitter of interest to all CnnnH- Y''"'"'"' """^ ''"'' '"'"" '^' ''"'" °^ "'^^'^^ ^^' f^^'^ as existing under the Ca ad an (.overnment, the final outcome seems to have been satisfactory to a great map ity of his Province, and redounded to the welfare of all trade centres hv givingan .mpe us in the nght direction, and which is now likely to be continued with 1 ^r,?''" «"•• object to produce a volume of readable sketches dealing lar.ely with local affairs of the respective places here dealt with, and particularly rerl^te ^th personal matter ,n reference to those who are mainsprings commercially and oherwle nt n^; rthr"' , T """*'=• '^'""'^^ '"' '" "'^"'^- -"'^ S'^'^'y become : re intima e, lo the complete attainment of this object we have secured such aids and C^^'mZnTsuir ''"'''' °"^ ^"-^'^' ''- ^'^'^-'^ °^-^^-^^^. -^ i"-t Respectfully, M. G. BIXBY, Editor. ToifoKrti I Ml 1 1 P;!,'! !I.W'l.'y;.tit:l;.li!i|iMi!i|ii il V v^ :•>; 's.*:. ■•%[' w V*l iiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiriitifiiiiii 1 1 CITY OF (JUELPH RUSSELL'S NOVELTY WORKS IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE HOG RINGER MANUFACTURED BY WM. RUSSELL, GUELPH, CANADA Phil CLOSES THE TJJREE SIZES OF RINGS 7IIE CLOSING OF I HE JAWS IS REGULATED /! V THE THUMI^-SCREW IN HANOLE HAND TRIMMKRS MRS. POTTS' NO. I. MORRILI.S r-ATKNT SAW SKI PATENT SAD IRONS INDISPENSAIiLE IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD Warranted the Best in the Marke Also Barn Door Hangers, 4 and 5 in., Parlo Door Hangers, Sleel and Iron Skates, Holler Skates, Sewing Machines, Hudson, Reading and other Apple Parers, Counter Yard Measures, etc. WM. RUSSELL Proprietor Ti^„^ '' indispensable article for the garden or orchard. lh«r have given thorough satisfaction wherever used. 6 8 and """'''»""« * "■« P™"" '" 'he folJowlng sizes : The Morrill Saw Set is the only really first-class set in th. a7«:rs of1hi\''"^''S'*'?« »" °'.'""- o'i.eSi.l'^iircUwnc: No.Tfor°cr'i;:s%u,"^tr '*°""'= *'"'• ''""""'" "*"»" aNGER ADA E\V IN HANDLE RILI.S I'ATHNT SAW SF.I' CI^Y OF GUELPH y first-class set in the >ne trial will convince I. 1 for small saws and RUSSELL'S Philadelphia Lawn Mowhr 10 inch - ij inch - 14 inch . 16 inch TO KARMERS THE ^TEST AND^MO^ST^ysEnn. INVENTION Common Sense Sickle Grinder Sf.i-: KIII.OW1NG Prize List: 'ao^~K™^'i"'^'''' •"•"'I'lii'ion, Cutlph, First Pri/c. o?*"". '"''"'^"'' •''"''iliition, Ottawa, Silver Medal. 1884 — Ititltistnal Exhil.iiiun, loroiitu, First Prize. i884-(;reat Western Fair, London, First Prize. 1884— Central Exhibition, Guelph, First Prize EVERY MOWER WARR.WTKD. W.M. Russell, Novelty Var prices and directions .apply t iVorks, (iuelph, Ont., C\in.id.i. AwardctI iJiplonia .-.t CaM.i,I.Vs Cre.it Fair in Toronto. Western tdlr, London, ind Clenttal Fxliiliiiion, Cuelph. It is Simple, Cheap, Durable, Labor- Saving, and Itasily Operated !nrt,V '' ""1 ^""^^^ '°' l'°»"«lves. No matter what your pre- th^ i,r,T *'i""' •^«'*'-.°f 'his Grinder will convince you hat It IS the only one ever invented that answers the purpose in every particular. Manufactured l.y Purpose W.M. RUS.SKLL, GUIXPH, ONT. •Auld, Charles, Jr lages , h: CITY OF GUELPH (iuelph Foundry, Kolierlso Heallie and Dyson, saddlery . Hell, W. ,ind Co,, org.ins Bernhardt, [acob and Co,, cigars.etc Hlanchtield, John, livery., , Bond, J. .M. and Co,, general hard- ware Cormack and Keleher, nicl-cliant tail- ors,. too i;ui.|i,l, S.vn, (■,;■ i ■ .' """p'T! ^"," ''^ !^>'"'' "«'l'^"^'-, ■■•,-. >°= al agent ^ 106 I 1m , \ l" '- I ■,, ■■; 9^ ,Stirlon, James, L,I).S., dentist 07 Cunmngham, Robert, insurance agt:, 06 milliner 3- 'irV goods and Stone. F.W., cattle importer and Ualej, John J. andCo., real esr-ite I nrhn\.^l • ; '°3 ''''"ranee agent ., ,■! o, dealers ' ., ,." go .hi l/enW '•nd'';-'' T'''"^^ ''■-■• 95 Sunley, W., cod and wood stoves, ' Davidson, John, insurance and S.s' «" ■'';,'-"''^'^' ^^- ""'d to., boots, shoes, ranges, etc ',„ ::? ^^;1!' '}^Y"'T'" r'--- ■■ '«^ '^' 'i'-i^r^^Kon-aiitisleigi; "^ 101 u Hrmn and Keuugh, art fiirnitMre ...-i.-- *** " nicisn q6 emporium loi Ontario Agricultural College:,':,::;::: 93 dry good's p^nM'. mm"; "'■■'•■;'?", r""''''""''" 98 Tovc-ii.u., undertaker ::::::::■ ",? . ......_ .o„ Peimit'oH I- ■''""'-■' ;"'''", 97 Tripp, I,.-,vid, boots and shoes , .?' (Vant, P. and ^on, pumpmfs qo 'e rr^ A K nh'"' 'I *""■'" '°' y'*-'""" '^"'''' E. and O. Presant , Grenside, Dr. , vetirinar? s^ geon ,^ PrinLl'e Y. V) w^/'h' ^t" , "' ' '"' ^^''"^"' Charles, insurance and real Guelph Brewery. ThomZs Holiday::: ^9 e Her ' *-^"^'""-''<" »"d jew- e.sta.e agent Guelph Business College,, I. Knvmi„H i-h.ru' 'C- "^ .""I'''''- H. and Son, family grocers ,, Guelpn Carpet Factory J. and a' «<**">'"'""'• LhKrles, sewing ma^hmes. Waters Bros., paintings, artists' ma- Armstrong and Co ,.,, ,00 Rowen f W 1,„ , •"'I'de front cover terials, etc 9, Guelph Ca'rriage Top Co:; Walker "^ Ro7al"i,oie T.' W^.T,',^''"'' "^ S^^fC.oli'Hrte/'^'ir VT" »"^^''"' '°7 Russell Novdty Works.,;.....::,,::::,:: n wiite g, • agent Day's hook Store. T. J Day Day. John, architect Dobereiner, Philip, photographer ,.:: Evans, Charles H., insurance agent.. f.owdy, Thomas and Co., agricultural implements. make 96 I'be Lion, J. 1). \Villi:iinson and Co:. 4-5 Williams. George, baker and grocer, . 95 105 93 109 103 95 9» TOWN OF WATERLOO Graybill. L. and Company sleighs, hag; carriages. iMercantile Fire Insurance Co 115 lUnicn Mills. William Snider& Co,. sleighs, etc . ,.> n„..,K„.„ b- i. f u ' ', "SlunicnMiiii. win am Sn der&Co uonlreWery.c. H..^.;:::;-::: ;;^i|^ts^'»!'li-r'!!;:::: ll^^t^lOi^fz^'i^ page' 5 Fire Insurance Co. 113 INDrCES, Etc. I'own of l';iii< ■ U7 '3" ■ H AlithiiHtine Co., The HaiKlaujh. 1'., phoionraplier '.'.'. Hell, i;o>r«e, h.ikcraml lorifecl loner. Ilerniiaiill, (Jeurije, wine>, -iiirils, etc. I;?";" '^'^ I'llmer, r.MntI rnakcrV, etc . irley, lle.iiije h., uroceries, clc Mruwii ,'i ( „., manufacturers of hot- ^ pressed mils Cam j|f„rd, John, carjiel inanufailurer l ji r.vans, I hiiiiias, wall paper-, nainis tK _ Kinlayson ,>v Cnalmers, umlerlakera _ elc Flaiianan, Charles, harness, etc. . ' • ■uillard, J. _;., clolhnig, etc Mi( hiiiK. W . R., hoots and shoe.: Brantford Continued fAi;l portraits anil arlisls' Town of Chatham Park & Co., materials g I'^l'm'. w"" '""""' """"'f»c'>u're;: „ sleamU,,, aaenl, .. A.kinioi), G. K, ami Kis,,in, W. K hankinu, insuram.e, railway and Sinimons, S., tjonr, I stationery jn Herhon.;, W .. ,, -.Kral.i, etc 8d Boitart. S t Slingshy .(iSons.hlanket manuracturem 8i Hur'l',''k'r c'hei Smitn, (ames, .Son * lo., saddlery Chatham " ' hardware! ^ The IliK J J, J. Stanley, dry noods ' ' 76 I honisnn, Stewart M., merchant tailor 81 to Wriijhl A \anst,,ne, groceries M.,i,i^;,r I r'"i -..» -...~.s... IJJ \ouni! Ladies (.ollegc Monleith. I. I ., dry ^oods ,,81 Mnnro, 1. k , carnnKe Iniililer ,,oi ?.'.'.'."■■'>: ''i;...Mauer, tailors ,,5! 130 merchant l.iiJ or . livery and -ale Jtable. rato,paiiiters and paper- mist and driiggist. 146 'At M' 148 14J 33 O'Neall. Thomas, inercliant miller . . Halnier, C. W., pork packer and butcher I'atton, David A ll.other, hardwari!'. etc ' I'eiiueKiiat, P., jeweller...'. ... ijj Richards, W. D., clothing house.. Kl.lley, W. II., ilry Roods, etc Ruhiiisun -t Fiiila Json, dry i;oods, etc. Kyall, I'hoinas, insurance anil estate .'iKcnt SchafTer, Joseph, Keiieral merchant!! Simpson, (.leorj;.- 1'., groceries, etc. . laylor. W. H., family grocer 'I ovel & Smith, variety store 'I ravers, M., transportation anil insur- ance Whillaw, llaird -S; Co., liour'miils, 1 u'",- •^'•"'"f'Kliiring Company, I). K. Van Allai., manager 14a C hlc.ago Clothing Mouse, Ridley and I >> , Coltarl and Neilson, cahinct maker's 74 upholslerers, undertakers, et.- 1 looper, koht, hooks and stationery, 1 Crow, H. W. and Co., wholesale ste.im icecream nifm and general grocers Dowiiie. John, hard Town of HL'ilin us, etc Jware, carnage C. \. \ .Son. ,, American Hou-e, I ■ Hreilhaupt ^ I' ' , Hricker, A., ca Kanning.Mill Factory, AJ. CampWII i.lcnn, .Sam, andSon, , ( iordon dry goods, etc Itramni I.ouis, tanners carnage maker.. , I, iirown. Writ.' ' 1 n ,'!'"■>■• .■,'"?""H'' *■•"";>■ groceries ,,B ,j5 lornell, K. I'., dsntist ,j ,,j I'eniiell, John, hardw.tre slipper factory ,,, ii""i'^''i;i"-?; 'I-!"!. W- k.r.iglilhari I. ' ' ""fper, W. M,, ticket agrnl. 7,f. ""}■*•""'.. Andrew, " Hie l.iverpo'ol House, family grocer Itrown, Wright, siCo.i'.^TipVers'; shoes.' 'u, J""!""'-, K., dealer' in harness, etc M. gn 1 201 -'"""""• J H. I * ales iS; Sinclair, stoves, etc .^^ *»rehenstein. .\l. ,j^ Kuchs, .August, jeweller. .. liardiner, K C... Dominion pianos and ,jny organ , , K. D., dealer ... clocks and jewellery ' Kent .Marble Works, I', II. watch«s, ■Maggs SO 44 I. 18 M5 143 140 'ii '41 M4 147 '43 '45 '51 ;f„' Kingsinillj.stanlr and fancy drygTOds ijg ri;oik I.., mercliant tailor- _ lod, 1>, (fOrman, :enes Co., family grocers. ., . tailor and cluthicr... Harrison Ceorge, merchant tailor Mi-rtle, AuKust, planing mill. Mliiery, 152 141 Citv of l^rantford "e|..)naga, ing, jeiits' furnishings . '■' l.aniiing, Chas., dry goods, *^' etc ■'7 l.ewis, T I., i..; "('jolde't, iteav'er',' Its .,'J''> """•''"'"'l "'illinery ,,, ;:-,•- s ...i„K nun ,,„ ^J"'^''"'. A, ami Co., colton batting mill 148 H"l>er, J. r., groceries 'L^'.^'Mnand, James, watchmaker and Huher, J. T. ,i Co.. patent 'com- ■v,-""*r n «.-.■ "« pressed insoles, etc .... ,2„ ?, '■""^!"' *^ • l^i "^eal estate .agent, tjj Ilymiucn Ijros. & Chamberlain, "hari ^, vi""''^ ""'' ''"■■ li>^ilcial grocers,... 141 .McNaughton, Ceorge, groceries and warei etc. "9. JatlVay. W. _& Son., ticket agents ..:: liji v!;^T'r ^-::;: •• '5^ Ad.ims, John U., wine- and spirits. . Henedict, I.., Iwots and shoes Hishop, John, hirdware lioullee, I'itus C, upholstery and cahi- net goods Brantford Seed and }Iorticultur,al " arehouse Bunnell Ji Husch, cigar manufacturers! SSiKei'nhJrdt", K.V, 'bi Calilorria House, groceries and pro- ..Schmidt, W I Kaufman, J.; planing mill.".''"'".!!::! I^i v'^l'u''' '•;• /If"''," Knell, Henry, jeweller.. ,^^|Northwood, C harles, public elevator j.iMackie, J. A., importer dry gooils, L|T' 1'"' »"•! P'"'' l>.yley 147 85I groceries, etc ',pi™''''liaw, J. H., wholesale and retail 79lMlchner, A., general store iig'r, '" '"'"'' ""'^m. pbister, etc. Neville, J. K., chemist. . , °iP'"'='''0". H- A. and Co., lumber .and 8. .North American Hotel, Dopp '&Mc- i p-"™' ' ••,— , ,• I <;arry .';';.. ^^ IPiggott, J., lumber, .sash, doors and 78 Peqnegnat llros., jewellers- 116 n iV .- •■;;■■■. "'"'--■—■ ^ ',;''"*=" .ami Davis, chemists and -*i druggist: 44 '45 142 rewer general mercham ise City Carnage Works, A. Spence So'Snyd City Woollen Mills, M. Malcolm J4 Son 84'Slricl Cocks uitt, Frank * Co., dry goods. . . 70 Stuel . ;■■" ",•' "- "■. Benerai mercnam ise 117 u.mii i <■ , V •; 82 .Schnenker, C, photographer 1 ,k Re'" I'™'-- .ind Co , gents fumtshers . dry goods. F. & Co., teas, gro- Cockshutt, W ceries, etc Coll»riie Street Planing Mijls, j. r! Vanfltet Craven Cotton C J !!!!!.!!!! Daniels, J., harness !!!! 85 Dempster, D., hatter and furrier ! ! Si Duncan, Charles, carpjts, house fui^ ^ nishings, etc ^3 Fair, Ale.v., manufactui-er cigars. 75 Fowler, Walter, p.apcr boxes, etc. .. ! 86 Idassco, hats and furs 87 C.oold E. L. & Co., fanning m'lil's! beekeepers' supplies, etc. Grand Cei Read Hamilton, J. S. <« Co., wine merchants 77 Harold, .S., grain, seed! and wool. . . . 86 Hewitt, S., pianos and organs 78 Heyd, C. B., ex-mayor 7, Heyd, Louis F., barrister 74 Jex, A. J., carriage manufacturer 84 Jonathan, F.dwar,f, ■j,.j,.-er 32 Jones, Hugh & Co., dry goods 75 Kirchner, J., cigar manufaclarer 82 Mann, John & Soni, lumbt ... 85 Morton, J. Y., hardware ! 73 Ott, Franklin, colored linings 76 ler, K. K., boots and shoes ;ker & Doelle, merchant tailors .. 79 Stuebiiig, Henry, gioceries, etc... iStuebing * Smith, wholesale fancy 79! goods „„i!S!'anrferhart, A., merchant tailor!!!'!!! 88 Ziegter, B. H., carriage maker. 86 and merchant tailors.. '•" Rolls.A 122 — M. .cigars, billiards and pool 147 Ryan, J. L., hardware, plumbing, etc. ti8 Villas^e of Avi Smith, G. H., fancy goods, ...."'...'!! 138 Smith, Lsaac and .Son, merchant tailors and gents' outfitters .. Smith, F. and Co., "The Big Four," boots and shoes Stephens, George, dealer in hardoare and agricultural implements 141 S'one, Thos., dry goods, carpets, etc. 146 I he Chatham Loan and Savings Co., '5' '50 S. F. Gardi ner, manager 146 Whan, James, dry goods, boots and shoes, etc Wilson, A. J., dealer in staple 'and ■47 :rs .supplies, etc 83 "aUr, William ,„ fancy dry goods, clothing, etc 14, ntral Land -■Vgency, S. G. 1 Hii born House ,. , Voung, Geo. E., famili' grocer.... 1!, 81 i^''^<^™''8e. Charles ,! " -'47 Morton, R. T Town of Simcoe Ellis, A.l) staple and shelf hardware 153 Hams, W. A., boots and shoes... ili Ferry, G. R., photographer 153 Town of Glencoe Dixon, H. C, harness manufacturer. 154 McDonald, P. D., dealer in grain and produce ,,, McKellar, A., ferocenes, boots and '54 shoes,. iiLichiiiery ing, tile ni: horse pnwi double thai to about 351 Bell A Cu. built up an the Royal I'roud, and the tiim in II of Chatham K. and Kispiri. W. K., nsumnue, niilway and 'Rents i^f, iitldlery anil harncNi i^j ■ , t>ooi.s and shoes i ^g merchant I.I U or i^i^ . livery an. t -ale stnhle. 14^ rnto,|)ainiers and paiwr* ■ ■■■ 14B heinisi and (Iruggiht..,. 14J iimfaciurinK *-'onipany, Mlar., manager i^o iiig House, Ridley and ., ■. '. '50 cilson, catunet ni^iJufrs, , undertakers, etr i^o , Ijooks and sladonery. 144 ind ('o. ,wholeitale slenni rh and general ijrocers, nH 1, hardware, Larriage -. ■ 145 •actory, M. CainptwH, 148 nd Son, >«ed rnertliants 140 tiods, etc 15. Hotel, \V.K.I.tKhtliart 141 ., ticket atieni. 14. Jrew, " riie Liverpool lily grocer 147 e>Ier in harness, etc.... 145 .. dealer in waichrs, swellery i,. Vnrks, I'. H. Mages . ,5? plenntl fancy cs 150 ;e, dealer in hardware al implements 141 y goods, carpets, etc. 146 oan and Savings Co., r, manager 146 dry goods, boots and dealer in staple and s, clothing, etc 143 family grocer 147 of Glencoe irness manufacturer. 154 ., dealer in grain and < ITV OK (ilKLI'H ;roceries, boots and W. Ball h^nty. and'inrtrili'S^r rast to the mapd.cent and n.ainmoih huil-ling now A, home of the >n..n«factory, which is locate.l on Market .S.juare, and is the hrst structure of imno t ancethat meets the eye of the stranger a r 3", he depot. The development of the business h.a been astonishing, hut it has l.een due entirely to ihe energy, push, enterprise and , bility of the nrm, and the superior tjuality of the in strumenls manufactured hy them, which now give forth their melodious tones not only in Can.ada but also in Kngland, on the huropean Continent, in Australia, and other foreign countries. At the in, eption ot ;he business one organ a week to be nnanufacturedw-isno snull t.rsk, while now they average 6,000 per annum, which, placing the price of each instrument .a $100, a low average, would give the an- nual output to be $600,000, and this has been a rapid increas- from 1885, when the total average for the year was about 4,800 instruments. The premises occupied bv the firm are two extensive buildings, the main structure being five stories in heighi and the other four stories, and both having a floorage area of 200,000 square feet. All thediflf'erent departments are under the supervision of a skilled and competent heiwl. All the latest and most improved n'achinery and appliances are in the build- ing, the machinery being driven by an So- horse power engine, with two boilers of double that capaciiv. Kmplovmenl is given u f '""'.350 skilled workmen. Messrs. W. Hell A Co. aie self-made men, and have built up an industry of whidi the peopleof the Koyal Ciiy of (;uelph may well feel "roud, and may well hold the members of IS4 the fi m in the highest estimation. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY r panel •> IranJ(vlailvy§iy The Great International Highway between every .City in Ontario and Quebec, and all principal points across the American Continent. £ioe peacf^c^all Old Orchard Beach Portland Quebec 'White Mountains Rajiids of the River St. Lawrence Thousand Islands Niagara Falls Lakes Georoe and Champlain ALSO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS CENTRES : Montreal Peterborough London St. Catharines Hamilton Chatham Brockville Ottawa Sarnia Kingston Toronto Detroit Buffalo Chicago, Etc. Pullman's Palace Sleeping and Parlor Cars are attached to all and Express Trains run through on quick time. An extensive variety of Tourist tickets on hand at all the principal offices, comprising the most popular and interesting routes on the continent. Through tickets at Lowest Kares on sale at all Stations ami Agencies. Wm. Eogar, L J. Seargeant, J. Hickson, Genera/ Pass. Agent Traffic Manager HKAD OFFICES, MONTREAL Genera! Manager . iNr)t;s- As the .' ■^t Vew Englanders were : Indians usually sided ce. In the Maritime ower ol sirength, and were, however, on the white men impartially ised the river during a y in 1690, the French )y a tempest, and only eal, was compelled to ly in addition to her ihose vessels were lost cannon of these ships e river. There was itil the little army of .ble battle causing its nor should the tourist be sa.isfied until he h pell , "' '''"' ""'' ^'"^^ ■''^-•" ^ f^'ven .0 it. John pours forth ,0 fi„ a channel far deeper n h ^ L ^ ^^ '^-^'-H^^^harge, where Lake .St. o< .he .Saugenay the fust Canadian church was b i t an ' r"""' '"'" ^'''"' " '"''''■ ^' '^^ "'-"^ And now. in our ascent of .he river, well ^ ' '"'' """"■^"- '■'■'■"•■'■'■"'" "" '■'■"""■'• '^'"■'■'"■- "-""M--«. ./„. ,sv™;;:rr Charles. The masse passengers desirous ,0 proceed by rail to Montreal JVt hT'" """'"' ""'"""'^ '''"" "- 'l"a»ers. '""'• ""' " «'"»''' he a sin not ,0 see .Quebec at closer The points of greatest interest are the followinL- Th. l^ n- • With a view which is one of the "great views f t le wor ':;" ""V^"'"'- ''■"-- ^'—"^'^ Ven.ce and Quebec have, perhaps, the most beautifu • and "'„ '"•• '''"'"'''' ■^•^'"'-«' not the least in possessing the attributes of grandeur K m t'h " ''""' '''' '^'^ '-' '^ ; e ..Old Town Lines "-ancient end.ra.url, defen es, s 1 s W ^ " '"'"" ''°"'" "^ "'''' "'""''' 'he approaches by which assaults were ma.l. i„ ,he h' It' '""""" '" ••' ^""'^ "«>•■ '"""'-' 'o 'ourist will pass the wing of the old Chateau de S, Lo "''«. T^ '""""'''' '" '^•"="' "^ l.i DOMINION OK CANADA The Archbishop's palace is a tjnodly pile ot sloiie, wherein lives ihe prelate, who most worlhily represents a Ch.irch which governs the conscience of as hardy, [iiire, ami happy a population as exists anywhere in the foKl of the Catholic connnuiiion. The palace, a great seminary, and a university— that ounded by Bishop Laval, and named after him— all stand together, enclosing a pleasant garden above the rampart walls. A good museum, rich in Indian pipes and other remains of the red man, a library, and excellent lecture rooms, till this tine i\niversily I'liilding. Nearly a half of the circumft'i- ence of the ciiailtl has now been Ira- versed in ourwalk, and from the fort less we obtain the very best all-round view. Looking up the river, just in front of us is the i;rass- covered plateau on which was fought the famous battle, lie- yond is a curve in the river, and it was in that b.iy that the red- coats landed, to swarm up the wooded cliff before the grey dawn came on the famous morning in .September, 1759. A very ugly prison building stands near ihe -I rinr from Ihi Cilo,!,!. Qii,l„r. t„ol.i,it, ,lnini lit,: S'. Liwmvc place where the English general died. To the right the city has extended far beyond its old limits, and its upper fringe of villas encircles the handsome new rarliament buildings of the Provincial Legislature. The citadel itself is a good specimen of the fortifications in fashion in the e.irly part of this century, but its masonry must now be backed and aided by an extensive system of earthen outworks if the Canadians intenanse between the flat and fertile farm lands of the upper portion of the Province, and a ileep channel is dredged in its shallow bed tr ensure the safe passage of transatlantic steamers. The boulders which strew the sides of the channel of the .St. Lawrence, as well as every ledge on the floors of thc.ocean, have been carried by such agencies of ice and current, and often when the rivers break 'their winter chains and send them grinding along on the loosened torrent, you may see the who most worthily populiition as exists 1 a iiniversily— that isant Harden ahove red man, a lilirary. z:. *;^,«.;i; fesj '"^^S}' ,**»£' I llie .S". h-iwrove 1 its old limits, and ovincial Legislature, r this century, but its ks if the Canadians er spreads its broad , and a deep channel as every ledge on the ten when the rivers It, you may see the l>OMINIO.\ OK CANADA S;:tr;:r;:;ra:::;i:r;;;;i:r;:rn''^^- -" — — ^^ »^e Z been dissolved. To the navigatl I Tv ^ V' " , '"" "'"' ='""•' ^^'^^ "^ """"= "- "- avoid the.. „, e..e„ „ eollisio it, : ^ ^ """' ""^ ''' " "'"^""'■'■■' ^'" "^ '^ ^ "^ '-^- to destroy her power of ma.mg por ^ C, " 1^ ""';"°"'" '" """''' ' ^"'°" "'""-" ^"^P - - "' ' ' '' """""'' ""^•" ■^'''^ " »'"''-' " «i"> - ice mountain on her way Jyolfe'H Coir. ,i,„r lj,„l„,' from New Vork, had her fore compartment s.ove in. but the w.ter ti.ht , flooding of her frame, ..nd she Meftmed to St i t r "'"^^■"Bh' ''""rs pievented ..ny luuher Oelay, tinishe.. her voyage to Britai VV t . ! " Pi T ' ""' ""•""="^"' "" "'^-' "^^ ^ ^•^- Canadian liners not to^„„ ... ,: in!: l,,^ ^i:; r;;"";^"" '"^ "^^ "'^^^ '"'-" "^ ''''^ risk incurred when a traveller puts himself ,!, I, ' " ,' •'" "' "" •'^"«""' ''"'-''- "'^ —-nt of »- involved in an ordinary riuvayl™: ''""""■ ^'^^^'^' " ''"^ ''^' '='^"' '^ '^^ '«^ "'- u DOMINION 01' CANADA Lot us loAvo these liyperbnrean problems nml look nl the shores of I.alirador or Newfoundland. Those of llie norlliern land are low, those of the soulherii island bold, indented, and pielHresi|iie. It was upon these that the ijaze fell of the tirst I'airopcan nhodiseov- ered the New World, when Kric llie Ked's son, Lief, eoastod a- lon^ them in his Norse l^alley in the days when, as iluuiboldl .^ays, "the Caliphate of llaL;dad was still lloll^i^lliM^; under the C Abba.ssides.and while '^ the lulc ot the Sainai\- ; ides, so favorable to J poelry, still llourished ill I'ersia." Nine hun- red years have since -^ come and ^one, but i these shores remain as I they were, for the J thick woods of light ■J lirs are uncleared, and ■^ the deer on the land, ; and the >eals, the ; white poipoises, and ■"■ the wild fowl of the ^ waters, have almost as C ' H'""' ^'une" as lliey ;j enjoyed in those old I days. Newfoundland ,| still receives with loy- ~ alty a (iovernor sent out liy the Old Coun- try, instead of follow- ini; the example of the Provinces of the ])o- minion, which, with equal loyally, receive at Iovernor nominated as the representative of monarchical demo acy by the Canadian vernmenl. Kortwo tesman, namely, .Sir is llrsi transatlantic DOMINION OP OANAOA lit Newfounilland. ■tiirisc|iic. It «as 111 these llial the ■0 fill (if tlio lirsl miicaii ftliii iliscov- (1 the New Woili!, en Kric the Red's I, Lief, coiisted a- ig them ill liis Nurse ley in the days en, as lluinlioldl s, "the Caliiiliate ll;iL;dad was still iiisliiiif; under the liassides, and while ' rule 1)1 tlic Saiuan- s, so favorable to •try, still flourished I'ersia." Nineluin- '<1 years have since lie and t;one, hut se shores remain as y were, for the :k woods of light are uncleared, and deor on the land, 1 the seals, the ile jiorpoises, and wild (owl of the lers,have almost as Dod a time" as they oyed in those old •s. Newfoundland 1 receives with loy- i' a Ciovernor sent by the Old Coun- , iiistea• « ..«.all,., inareh w lis'^allant 1 l.i:^'"' ^" ^ '" """' '"^ ""'■"""" " ""^ --'^ i.^' "nde , with the ,rea,e t sue e , . T ' '" '■"' '""^ "'"""■" *" '" ^ ' '^'-er »'■". A native ehieUivin^ri r "■'"""'"^ '"" '""'^" """'- '-"'-^ '" "--" "«^i- t--l'"'«. ., was well .11. V , '; "T" '''''"' •"•^' •"= -"'" "'" "-vii It. I,,,. [„),„ ,^,^^ nominated i for the Newfoundland (Jovernmeiii, and ' some one in Kngland wrote to a friend in Newfoundland, say- "IK, "Look out for your iijxl (lovemor, for he is not a man to be trilled wilh. Ue l;!loJ;,;t his last I'lilHe Miiiisl,; ,ioum with an ai III, hiiii !'' The whole of tliis enormous territory is divided into Provin- ces whose limits are lirobably not all per- manently (ixed. For instance, anions those -I pnit of the Confederation, it is pos e that Nova Scotia and New It ■ i "'""' ""'^'"•'"'>^"''"- amalgamate with I'lince 1-Mwar,l Klan.l • • i "^''nswick, or one of them, may .eat spaces have been provi-;:;, „., ir: ^r;:!::':;; -r r '- ^•--' ^•--"' to be ill-set, and a r..adjustmen. may be made C, the eM ' "'' '""^ '"= '"""'' --- '''-"--^-es of the AiLrican cnio;:;;:: ::::„:,—'" r^ I'nes muUe,l out for them wh.n much of their Hn I , ^' '''' '" '*"-" ""^'"''^ An.ericans .ave in the be.nning the t^ 1 ^^ I r;::^;;^::" '""7 """""" ""'"• ''' ^vas a moo, point whether a State had or had not the ri t to ^ ^1^7 T ''' ?'°"' ^"" ^ such a proceeding must prove to national life Th , 1-ederation, disastrous as I'/'ir, ./■./, WIS- S(/ii„ir, .)/„„h;„t •Pringfu ..,_,„ mem. Kach Provincial ( owcr. They provided fully for local rule and for tor the mann purposes. ler in which Vo individual I overnment was given full power a National Govern- propsriy should be held ami devol to make laws for the education of childr rovince can arm and Ive, and for the vigalion, or make a railway b ■yond maintain troops, lay on export a raising of revenue for local its own borders, without Federal aiith. nd import duties, control 'y- 16 DOMINION OF CANADA i.a n y I'urliiimoit BiiildinaK. Olttnni. Went liiock. The Union was not brought about in a day. It was the result of long and anxious discussion. It was born of the necessity to have ^"j^ greater common strength, not against an enemy, but against the impoten- cy inseparable from disorganization. Railway and navigation works were wanted, and isolated colonies could not execute them, liut there was much opposition. Many in the Kre.'ich I'rovince did not like the plan, fearing that it might diminish the security of the treaty rights of ^ the I'rench for the preservation of their laws, language and institutions. Nova Scotia, too, had a strong party against the proposal. I'rince Ed- ward Island only joined -.er sisters after they had joined hands, and Newfoundland has consistently kept to her resolve to remain alone. But the rights of all who joined, or may join, are carefully guarded. Quebec was made the "Pivot Province," in that she had a certain number of representatives, and the representation of the others was based on the numbers she sent. In Sir John Macdonald's words spoken in 1865, " the whole thing is worked by a simple rule of three. For instance, we have in Upper Can.ida one million four hundred thousand ; in Lower Canada one million one hundred thousand. Now the proposition is simply this : Lower Canada hf.s a right, with one million one hundred thousand, to- sixty-live members ; how miny members should Upp>r CanaJa have ? The same rule applies to the other Provinces ; the proportion is always observed, and the principle of population carried out If an increase is made in the numbers in the Mouse, Lower Canada is still to be made the pivot on which the whole calculation will turn." Hut all these safeguards could not prevent misgivings among some of Quebec's worthiest sons. Their feelings were like those which prompted the old Scottish peers at the lime of the union with England. It was, in their (ears, " the end of a noble old song." "Confederation," said one of them, "only exists ■'.s a scheme. But when the different Pro- vinces shall meet in the Federal Parliament as on a field of bat- tle ; when they have there con- tracted the habit ol contending with each other to cause their own interests, so various and so incompatible, to prevail ; and when, frtni repetition of this undying strife, jealousy \ DOMINION OF CANADA 17 )n was not brought I. It was the result ixious discussion. It hf necessity to have n strength, not against against the impoten- from disorganization, avigation works were- olatecl colonies could leni. Hut there was ion. Many in the ice (lid not like the lat it might diminish the treaty rights of the preservation of iiage and institutions. ]o, had a strong parly aposal. I'rirce Ed- has consistently kept re carefully guarded, resentatives, and the Macdonald's words, :e, we have in Upper red thousand. Now iundreisforlune which coul.l happen to them , it would be to leave us lo the mercy of our neighbors, and throw us inio their arms." The tone of this speech was in complete harmony with that which was deliverecf by •S.r John .Macdonald. '. rf we wish," he said, " to form a great nationality, commanding the respect of the world, able to hold our own against ^'" opponents, and to defend those institutions we pnze : if we wi=h to have one system of govern- ment, ami to establish a commercial union, with unrestricted free trade, between the people of 'he five Provinces, belonging as ihey do to the same nation, obeying the same Sovereign, owing IH DOMINION OF CANADA the same allejjianci', and being for the most pait of the same lilooil ami lineage ; if we wish lo he ahle lo afford to each other the means of mtitual defence and siippurl against ag^jression and attack, this can only be obtained by a union uf some kind between ihe weak and scattered boundaries com- jioiing the liriiish North American Provinces." And later, in the same speech, he continued, " I am strongly of opinion that year by year, as we grow in population and strength, I'-njjland will more see the advanl;ige of maintaining the allianc ! between Dritish North America and herself. In- stead of looking upon us as a merely dependent colony, Englanil will have in us a friendly nation, a suboidinale, but slill a powerful i>eople, to stand by her in North .America in peace and in war." .\nd now, in looking bac upon this speech, it may be v.ell to remember that Lord Derby, speaking in 1SS4, said that he did not knov\- where the public man couUl now be found who lAmI l.in,>„liunu\(!in;nim-(!,„n;il iKiCiiiiiulii would venture to propose the separixtion of the colonies from the mcjther country. .Alieady, therefore, the prophecy that the tying together of the .separate sticks into one fagot wou!d provide fuel for patriotic ardor and spirit among the colonists, and respect in the n:othcr country towards her great dependencies, lias pioved true. Canada presenls to the world the spctlacle of a united people, daily and hourly growing in strength and union. Her alliance will soon lie a jirize, her depen she has kept to the model shown by the three kingdoms. There is the representative of the Sovereign in the GovernorGener.il, who is bound to be a constitutional ruler, giving to the Ministry, representing the majority of the House of Commons, his loyal support. It is his duty to use his moral inlliience with his Ministers for wlrat he conceives lo be the public good ; but his opinions as e.vpressed to them must remain unheard beyond the Council Chamber. Where he sees ilanger to the Imiierial connection, it is also his duty to make known his views; perhaps, if occas'on ici|uire it, to a larger audience. There is a .Senate, having the attributes, but hardly the strength, of the ihitish House of Lords ; and there is the People's Assembly, the House of Commons, chosen by a low but not by a universal suflrage. The number in the popular House is at present 212. The debates in the Commons display great talent, and among no section of the population is forensic aliility more frequently sho\T-n than among the Krench Canailians. Lawyers and physicians are perhaps in a majority in this .assembly, and it is said that when one of the members fainted on the floor of the House, one half of the representatives of the people rushed up lo render him their medical assistance! -Mo t of the Provinces have two Chambers, although ihe moit populous, namely ')nlario, is content with one. The nation represented in these assemblies will have a wide continuous belt of populated territory stretching right across the continent. The only sections where their numbers will be sparse are those also which are strong in defensive pusition.s, and in the difficulties the country presents to an enemy as we!! as to the swarms of .settlers. These two tracts are, first, the region along the north of Lake .Superior ; and, secondly, ttiat where 'he triple chains of the Rocky Mountains, the Selkirk and the Cascade ranges, shut out from the mild Pacific coast ihi sev rer temperatures of the central continent. ^ so far. '1 Canadian south of Saskalche wide flat unbroken varying de Little memory of geographei indefinite one dispute ng for the most part e ; if wc wish lo lie the means of mutual if;(;ressii)n and attack, a tinion u( suiiiu kind :red Ixiundarics com- ,nurican I'lovlnccs." :h, he continued, " I year by year, as we englh, Kn|,'land will lintaining the allianc; ica and herself. In- > a inertly dependent 1 us a friendly nalii)n, powerful people, lo rica in peace and in ( upon lliis speech, er that Lord Derby, at he (lid not know d now be found who he separation of the ie tyint; together of among the colonists, ovcd true. Canada n strength and union, nervous and responsi- f the three kingdoms, to he a constitutional is, his loyal support. [) be ihc public good ; id)er. Where he sees perhaps, if occas'on f ilie strength, of the ions, chosen by a low . The debates in the )ilily more frequently in a majority in this ouse, one half of the lo t of the Provinces ih one. The nation ritory stretching right those also which are iciny as we'd as to the Lake Superior; and. Cascade ranges, shut no.VIINroN OK CAN-ADA jy If «e compare ihe cai.abiliiies Canada shows r„r ,i O-n. sea to sea, with the capacity of ar^^vl^. ■'"":'"" "' " '""""'""' ''^" '' '"■<•"""- rr-n. the Atla„„c to the Pac ic, w sha I n ""' '" "' ' '""" '""•^- =•"" --^'"^ =>-- -at the n,aps call .• ,.,e g,ea: Ani^I I" ^ 1;^:::,: 'T^ '" '''^ """'"' '"""' """-" ">ent and cultivation, ye, ,he,e are vast s,nc ' '" '"'"' ^''"''^^ '^^''■^''•^' "''-"I- >^Hich cannot be protiiivu^, ;:;::: ,r-7:''- " ''-' -' '" '^^ '•"'-' -'-^ water sufficient for irrigat'i,,,, Ph r „ ' ' "^"" "' "'^"='"""'''- '' "" -"'"" l-u,e .han that u,r„ished by some of ,|,e gre ,\ VT" "'""^ '" ''" ""'''^"' ""'"^'"^ "^ -'>' ~V Oeing raised and desiLated. T r ^ ^ l"' rT '' "'■"'"^ '' ""'"^" "'^ """'- -^'^^ - -'- - -- parched ..g riTzr:^:::. : r\r "-- --^ "" -^ - "' Arizona are the .san.ls of an old sea l„„„„„ ,„ u- ' • , ' ■'^""'''"" ''"'""'"i". "'"l X"' ^~^l^ so far. There are dry, cactus.cnvcred plains al„„,Ml,e frontier „f A. •■, • , ' ' — "l^Waa Canadian North-West ; bu, a. soon a, he S. kn, 1 "'"'''' ""' ""'"' ■""'"''^ "^ "- -.h of thi. limit, the moisture is v n ^ ^ ^r '' 7: ""''''' """ '" «-^-' '^ '" "^« Saskatchewan the tnoisture i, great eno Th to T: ' " '""''''' "'"'' '■^■>-™" "^ ^orth ^i;.e nat arch Ute whole of L Iri^err'iri^ir ^r^' ^ ^^'^^^"'"•- '^"'■" '^ unbroken belt, the Canadians have a Urritorv which sh .. ' ' """"«'' '" '"■"''■'' vao-ingdepthof.„.,3o.o.oomi,es,and;nal, ;,::;;;;:;:: -;^^^ '"- ^ Little was known of the Northern Xe. uv„ , , "'" "'■°"" '" '" ""^^' '"^•'"'^y- memory of middle-aged men, Chicago w.s the frnnV ' '. '"'"'"" ""^■^■'>' '"^>>' ''ate. Witl.in the geographers in the seventee th cen ur ^ ' u t;' "^ ^'"'"'°"'' ''''' ''""'''' "> ^-^^ indefinite ocean. Around this KngliZr a I "x :::r,rr ^ ":""" "^ '-" "-^-- ^^ onedispu,ed.hat..NcwKrance'^w.asa,,.h;StUwre.:::;rtbi;"r^^^^^^ >■ lo uesure tl.e New Englanders did not ■M »;OMlSfJ<)N OF CANADA liketlii>, ;uui wert' ileteriiiiii'il id alter it if [miii'u, ,.ut they ne%'cr ^llcc^.■elleJ in iloiny so. In maps of the time of William anil Mary you will still see that everythin); to the north of the Gulfuf California iu markc lacume too I'arisian, or she iniglil have colonies. But she loves the boulevard, hides even the street view with trees, and shuts np the end of the vista with a inuseuni, or a monnment to national glory. She planls out her view of things at home, and she iloes not plant herself abroad. This is a mistake. What she could do if she were not always turning to the looking-glass she showed in the sixiecnlli and the cirly part ol the seventeenth centuries 1 Then she sent her people to sulxlue the earth. They began die woik, and have continued it, but the mother ci iintry again took to the looking-glass, .( I hmii sit (tfl lutnn in Onlnfiit and in her cuiiiemplation of ln-rself forgot her chiliiren. They did not at that lime contribute to her iiUHiis /ilaiiiii, which might occasion a fresh wrinkle, so they were ton^( . Hii what gallant children they were who thus remained forsaken, yet furiinate 1 The names of the first |,n)iii:t 1.-, s. Idlers and mart ,rs of New France will be as honored as are those of the early warriors and mims oi iht ■ > inkish kingiluni. In 1837 the I'rencii Canadians, with reason, demanded a wider constitutional privilege than they possessed, and this was practically secure' canals »uracteudgrants.oane.L.'::,i:;.::::n;;::;;::rr"':'''''"\"^--'^^ from 40,000 per annun, ,0 .00,000 and .35 oco "'^"'"^ ''""' "^^" "' '="^' -her„0,,„.ierofMan;:r ;: .^';::r'""' "^ r-""""'- "'•'""'^^-^^- ^'' -i^e the continent of Kurope a little i^!!: I::J::7;:C'':^;: r' T "'""'' "'"'"• ^"""^ of Onla.io i, MS far -outh ■,. he h,i,„ 1 f .■ '""'"" "'^ • while the southern point of the Province ^.inento..„erica Of .:.:;::::::::::;:::--;--, p^^^^ ......he .h._ British Islands. Russia in Kurope, and .S..den and N,„.l|.. ' '^"'"'' *'"'"'">' ''"^'"»' V' .. : Prnnir.iniir rnyiiiinr/ .«it:;;r:iTz: :,:r,:r '-':; °' ^■'"-» -' -'■■■ -- - - .1.= A,.,ie circ... " "'""• ""'' '■" "» """'"" l«lt"J.. .I«.vc „.„J ,. Very large portions.. f this great tf ■ nrvn. 1.1, -neral wealth. The P^oportiL r:,,,:::,:: ■;:' ^ ^ ^^ P^-^ Cultivable are rich in temperate zones, is quite as large as that in the V. \l ' '"'"•■'' '" ""= Productions of the , open for settlement adapted to he ^ !: o he et , " ""^^"^^^ ''' '"'-' ^-'" "^ ^'^ > - Cimates, not only >,n .He con.inent.'burin 1!:^ ' ^"" °''" "^"""^'^''"' °' ''^ ^^^^-^ It has many thousands of souare milps of ih.. r . ^ square mdes of the most fertile prairieUnd. "' "" "^^ ™"""^"'- ''"^ -">• '"--'"^^ of Its rivers an'l lal'»" '-'m f •' .^. .rnishes .^;.;; ;.:;:;;: :™::r :;r r:r :: t r'""" . ™' -•- of the shortest saiing circle across the Atlantic. The same favora.T • " " '" "'' ""'^ f.om the terminus of the Pacific Railway across the Padfi n T '"""^ "" ""= "^^' '^°^»'- 22 DOMINION OF CANADA Pacific Railway crosses the continent on the shortest line through the fertile belt, and at the "gate" of the kucky Mountains, crossing them on immensely more favorable conditions, both as respects grades and curves, than the line of railway which reaches the I'acific coast at San Francisco. As at present constituted, it is divided into seven Provinces, viz. : Nova .Scotia, New I'runswick, Prince Edward Island, l^)uel)oc, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, together with the vast extent of North-West Territory ; out of which the l-)istricts of Assiniboia, Alberta, .Saskatchewan, and Athal)asca have been formed ; districts which will in the near future become great provinces of the Dominion, each having a territory as large as a Kuropeaii kingdom or empire. Canada luis tisheries of almost boundless extent, both on its Atlantic and Pacillc coasts, which are without equals on the continent, or, it is believed, in the world. It has coal lields of immense extent on both its Atlantic and Pacilic coasts ; and there are large deposits lieneath the surface of its prairie lands east of the Rocky Mountains. It has also iron, gold, silver, copper, lead, and other mines of great rich- *".•• - ^Ui;^|jh^^^' ^)J*:U1 r >'^: i.:/A'w':..m:7^';^'y'K^^^ -) ',y^>'ise, which is yet com- paratively in its infancy. Ill Oiiliii 111 I film The soil of Canada may be said to be the source of her greatest wealth and strength. Her forest lands, her smiling farms, and her ,ich and vast rolling praiues, make the attraction she ofJers for the agriculturist. There may be more scientilic farming in England and in Scotland than in Canada. Knglish high farmers would lind in Canada much that they would consider very rough work ; but there are exceptions of highly cultivale.1 farms. In the Province of Ontario there is a School of Agriculture, connecte.l with a model farm, at which scientilic and practical agriculture is taught. There are also model farms in the Province of Quebec. The result is a marked improvement of late years in the style of fanning in some parts of the country. Hut there is much to be ,lune yet in this direction. In too many instances the land is merely scratched over ; and it speaks well for the character of the soil and clim:itc that under such adver.se circumstances such excellent yields are obtained. It has been hitherto found that what we may call pioneer farming, that is, taking Irom the .soil in the roughest ami readiest manner what it vsill produce, is more profitable than higher farming with its more costly appliances of labor and fertilizers. But in the older portions of the country this state of things is beginning to change. The sulficient reason for its 24 DOMINION OF CANADA existence .„ the past has been ,l,o, ,he lan,l has been plentiful, cheap and virgin, while on the other hand labor has been dear. It was, therefore, natural to take the most fron, the land at the least cos- of labor Let a newcomer in Canada go into a farming district, an.l call at the first large, comlor.able house he may meet with, surroumled with well-tilled lields, herds of sleek cattle, great barns and extensive stables all showing evidence of prosperity. Upon asking the owner's experience, in nine ca.ses out of ten the reply to this would be that he came from the Old Country lilteen, twenty or twenty-five years ago with an empty pocket; that in his early days he had to struggle with difficulties; but found his labors rew^rurham tiinl Tliimm;,hlirnl ,Sf,irk lunm |heofrsp,irg of stock taken out from Kngland has been carried over to the mother country and .old •., I|.«h prices. At a recent sale in England a three year old bull which brought the extraordinary price of three thousand six hundred guineas was of Cana.lian breed. The herds to be seen at the Provincial an.l -ther Exhibitions are the wonder and admiration of experienced English stockmasters. The growing of fruit, as well for home consumption as for exportation, is a verv important industry ■ n Canada and one which excites the wonder of many new-comers. People who have been accustomed -o think of Can.ada-as described in the words of the Krench king before the cession-us "a few acres o. snow are at first incredulous as to the extent and excellence of the fruits produced in a country which has the summer skies of Italy and France. There are vineyards in the Province of Ontario of fifty or sixty acres in extent , pcarh orchards of similar extent ; and apple orchards almost innumerable. Wme of excellent ,,uality is now largely manufactured from the grapes, and this fruit is so cheap as to ».e wnhin the everyday reach of the poorest. It may be mentioned that in the county of Essex, on the shores ol Lake Erie, the vine is very largely grown for the purpose of wine-making, and both the growing of the vines and the making of the wines are systematically carried on by French viticulturists, by French 2(; DOMINION OF CANADA methods and processes, with very great success. Krenchmen engaged in this work have declared the conduions for growing the vine are more favorable in Ksscx than in the east of Krance, while the «ine which is made is of a superior quality. The great wealth of Cana.la in fruits is a fact which is not only interesting to the intending settlor a, an m.lustry, but .as a climatic fact, the country in this particular being much before the United Kingdom. The apples of Can.tda are especially very highly prized, and fmd their way in very large quantities i„ the n.arkets of ,he Uni-ed Kingdom : and it u.ay be nien-ionnl here that at the Centennial Kxhibi.ion at /.liiciihl ( iiinilii ill up. 1,1 Philadelphia the Americans honestly admitted themselves to have been fairly beaten by this Canadian product. A New York illustrated paper, on that occasion, stated that the finest show of fruits at th.., great lixhibition was " made by the Kruit-Growers' Association of Ontario, Canada" It is to be observed that the areas of the great waters, such as the great lakes and rivers of the Upper Provmces and the .St. Lawrence, the bays and inlets of the Lower Provinces, as nearly as they can "be estimated from measurement on the maps, wouki be about 140,000 s<|uare miles, which, added to the areas taken from the census districts, would give a total of over 3,610,000 square miles. The area of the whole of the continent of Europe is 3,900,000 square miles ; the are.-, of the United .States, exclusive of Alaska, is 2,933.5^8 square miles-that of Alaska is 577,390 square miles-combined making 3,510,978 miles. Thus the Dominion is nearly six hundred thousand square miles larger than the United States without Alaska, and nearly eighteen thousand square miles larger than both combined The total population of the Dominion by the census of r88l was 4,324,810, against 3,687,024 ns shown by the census of 1871. The increase in the old Provinces during the decenniad is over 18 per cent. The mcrease for the same Provinces in 1871 over 186. was over 12 percent. The number „f males m 188. was 2,,88,8S4 ; that of the females 2,, 35,956 , there being a preponderance of more than 50.000 males over the females in the Dominion. This has probably arisen from the excess in immigration of males over femaijs. DOMINION OF CANADA work have declared the France, while the wine J the intending settlL-r a> le the United Kingdom, n very large quantities tu Centennial F.NhiliiiiiMi at Of this population. 478,235 were born in the British Isles and Possessions; 101,047 in Prince Edward Island , 420.088 in No^a Scotia; 288.265 in New Brunswick ; ,,327,8o<, in Quebec ; ..467,988 mOntano; 19,590 in Manitoba; 32,275 in British Columbia; 58,430 in the Canadian North-West lerritones ; 77,753 in the United States ; and 53.330 in other countries. Ontario is the most populous and wealthy province of the Dominion of Canada, and its growth has been exceedingly rapid. The area within its old limits, as taken from the census districts, is ,01,733 square mdes; but if we compute this area from simple measurement of the map, including rivers and lakes. Its extent would be increased by about 20,000 square miles. It is further to be stated that the terr-tory recently in dispute has been declared to belong to Ontario by a decision of the Judicial Committee of the Prtvy Council, and this adds about 80.000 square miles to the Province, making altogether a total of about 200,000 square miles. )eaten by this Canadian show of fruits at that ind rivers of the Upper nearly as they can be- i, which, added to the liles. the urea of the United juaie miles— combined e miles larger than the n both combined. , against 3,687,024, a, cenniad is over 18 per ent. The number of Jerance of more than excess in immigrati'.n 1 he Provmce of Ontario reaches the most southern point of the Dominion, namely, to the latitude of Kome m Italy ; and being in a large measure surrounded by the Great Lakes of the Continent of North Amer.ca, tts climate is much modified by their influence. The principal source of its wealth is agriculture, and a may be said to take the lead in the farming operations of the Dominion. The number of acres of land surveyed in this Province is about 3.,ooo.ooo, a, 1 the number of acres already granted and sold is about 22,000,000. The ,opulation of Ontario is .,923,228, as shown by the census of .88r ; and. as already state.l. agriculture forms the principal occupation of the inhabitants, although lumbering in the nch forests, mtnin, in the bountiful deposits, commerce, .nd s.,f„ri.g occupations on the Great Lake, attract a portion of the labor of the energetic people of the Province. Toronto, the seat of the Provincial Government, had a population o. 86,4,5 by the census of .88. ; »". . appears from a municipal census recently taken, its population is .02,276 ; it is a city ol which any country m.ght be proud, and it is very rapidly continuing .0 grow, both in wealth and population. aH DOMINION OK (lANAOA Th.H f,.r n.y. „rc.d„nK «lon, ,1... ,„ uors ..r I.a.e (,„,„H... is „,., ,„e l,u,cs. ci.y i„ .,„r y,.„.,« l>om,„,.,n .„, eve, l.cr „,„,.. ,.o,..„„.,, ,iv«l doc, .....Meny ,h«. ,hc in ,h. fain-s, .„,, ,„.. .„„„ , f ,,,. ""11"'"' ''' "'""" '^'"■'"•'" ^'"- '^ •""-" "I < •"•m.l" over ns •■ .lu- ..)„e..n . i,,. „r ,1,,. Wc„." I U: prouirss hns n.il liccn n slow iinil ilrcniy pncc ; fc.i lur veins nrr lull ul vitality, nn.l her licnrl (irc.l with aiiilMli,.ii. Sciiiu- nf tlu- m.ist cnlerprisitiK spirits in (•«n,ul,i arr rank.MJ a.n.it.t; I,,., rili„M,sl,i,,. „,„l sl.r ■■miiils anii.nj; li,r Imsiiicss hcmsrs sonic of llic (;i<'nl "I nn.l most iniporlnnl timie inslitiilions in il.r >oin.lry. In nil those farlors timi t;o l„ „,„k.- a con, MMinily prosperous anheels is stilled and the day's w,.rk is done. Thi. DOMINION OK CANADA W InrgeHt city in tiil the iiiH^t full (if |iri> ,'ily (if Ihr Wrsl." Ilcr iH and (Ircniy paci; ; fm nnd lier lienri fired wilU si ciilcr|irisin(; spirits ii> tier iili/cilslii|i, niid sin- luiisfs sdiiic of Ihr (;irnl rndi- iii.sliliiliiinH in ihr s tliul ^;ii III iiinkc n nun lliy, slir will lie riiiinit lis slums cxim williiii hei licr slrccls no lornicr li<- mniiy iif tlirin arc paved 1) {'Very ilc^cripliiiii ol iiiK aim are Imsy iiiiKuin sysleni i.s peifecl as ili,- lins licconic llie priiprrly she has much In shuw ; niiises promises Ih.il in world wide fame. I'he oiilo is jjreni ; and slu- H city. In walluni.; her ply houses ; new Imlld- I in pairs Inil frecpienlly ion and iinirunlion ate n, wilh the (,l«een (ily iiliuilis thai t;irdle hei miminitics, induslrioiH, I'iee Is eslnlilishe.l dm . oily and the Ilninher as well. Through ihe Howard, the ciiy now voodland, interspersed ilches, known as High ats of shade and pic ids aflbrd our eily folk 1 see a "select" picnic lignilie Lunches of various sues an.l sail erafi, from the tiny skifTto the more taut and stalely yael.l, ply hetwerri I the cay and the Island, nnd one tln.ls in the late summer, mi.lway on the hay, . ,tream of yellow - gol.len and lirown hutterllies on their way from the wi.ler fields of the mainland to the rajc cloverdiloonis' ^ the few an.l vivid flowers, iha. hrigliten ihe face of the warm ,and. 1 Miring ihe evenings fre,uenler, ma^ I J'u.Hl ogiir, Tnrniitit I sometime, be numbered by Ihe thousand, enjoying the numerous pastimes that the purveyor, of ainus,. I merus have provided. The merry-go-rcund, with its freight of riders-comprising pretty lasses with I healthful cheeks an.l sunny eyes, and la.ls who sit vh-a-vis to catch the coquettish smiles or mischievous I glances of the girls-never ceases its revolutions save to take a batch of new-comers. The swish and ■ rumble of the roller-coaster, as it takes il.s pa.sscngers up the s'eep as well as down, are pleasant sounds; I and to these .s a.Ided the incessant crack of rifles, from the practice in the shooting galleries. Tl ,se who care to see the entire surroundings brought together in picturesque tout eusmbU, may enter the camera obscura, or wizard's dark chamber. Fringing a considerable portion of the Island coast is a range of tasty cottages, cool and pleasant, and fronting the green, or green and blue, waters of Lake Ontario For 80 DOMINION OF CANADA the greater pan the color combinations of these cottages are very happy. India re.i upon the roof harmonizes well with the rich Nile-green of the sides. Along the sands it is cool, and the color close to the water line is dun pink, or as the ladies phrase it, "ashes of roses." Refreshment houses, cleanly and sumptuously kept, abound ; and all the luxuries or delicacies that you find in the city you can purchase there. No tourist should leave Toronto without spending an evening at the island. The railway, unfortunately, runs along the lake, preventing any pleasant " Strknd " street, and spoiling, as it does at Genoa, the access to the shore. Here, as at Kingston, the French were first in the land, and the place is mentioned in old reports of skirmishes with Indians and English. Vet there are men now alive who are old enough to remember hearing when the first bu^gy was driven through the streets, which are now broad, well paved, and lined with houses, giving evidence of all the prosperity of a pushing and thriving commerce. Toronto had its troubles and excitements during the American War, ! i w.i ^Ir^e.|V^.V.,t*^*' ^sBmm" and one o of State, ? libr.iry a r and emph able often Slates and I : :<^v,\4-.s;| Hold Hanlan ami Inland I'leii.sure Jivsort, Toronto and not far oflF, across the water, the battle of Queenston Heights gave Brock, the British General, a grave, and the regular and provincial troops a well-earned victory over an enemy strongly posted. A less agreeable reminiscence is the indecisive fight between a greatly superior body of Fenians ami a Toronto battalion in 1866 near the Welland Canal, when both sides, after firing much, retreated-the Fenians to Fort Erie, the Toronto men towards the canal. The object of the Canadian attack was attamed, for the cutting of the canal, which was the object of the invaders, was frustrated. Several gallant youths belonging to the University were killed, and a monument in the pleasant and shady park attests the respect of the citizens for those who were foremost in giving evidence at that time of the patriotic sptnl which animated aii Canadians. Osgoode Hall, where are the Law Courts, is a fine building worthy of the learned Bar which meets there, and of the ability of the judges who preside over the Provmcial Courts. It was named after the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada, and is memorable for an .mposmg ceremony in which Mr. Blake, the leader of the present Opposition in the Federal Parliament This re 3m where politi other is able visited the C headquarters ports, and gi DOMINION OF CANADA 81 India re:!liiyiil f;„c,/,,i.-(. Tm-uniu Leaving Toronto we pass by rail to Hamilton, a very thriving city of at least 40,000 inhabitants, and arrive at Niagara, where description is useless. Westward lies Lake Erie, with its fertile and maple- groved shore ; but the tourist's route takes him northward to Collingwood or Gravenhurst, through pleasant country with scattered farms and villages ; and the steamer awaits him on Lake Huron. i! 5 very well' provided with e space, being belter even ;ton in this respect. Dr. ithor of many learned and works, i.uch as " Old 'riir.a-va'l Man," and Dr. ible men, are Professors 1, a seat of learning daily Ivor, and destined to be vcrsity of Ontario. The it will need enlargement, the ever-increasing nuni- :re are colleges affiliated I Kii.g'? College, Trinity owr^ the denominations to ?i>ocial establishments '"ear to embark the'' oft- ;r(le I fields of University cottish and Continental 1 Gardens, which com- liic structure, the scene ical powers, form one ol out, and in spring and ile a hanibome fountain rrounding scene. DOMINION OF CANADA GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY. o,ooo inhabitants, and its fertile and maple- Gravenhurst, through Lake Huron. H I S T O li H • A r. H V. \ I I.; W , M A N A C K M i: N T , K T C . Anion« the ofticials who have been prniniiicntly connected with the (irand Tr'.nk Uailway since 18.11 iH Mr. Joseph Ili-kHon, the (leneml Manager. He was born at Otterburn, Northu.nber- land, England, in iH.'tO, an.l entere.l the service ..f the present Northeantern Railway Co when a boy, and by his industry and care worked bin way up to the principal af-enev at Carlinle, and eventually became assistant to the General ManrtHcr of the M., S. ,V L. Hy., at Ma.ichester which position he left in 1H(11 to come to Canada, havin« been appointed Chief Accountant of tl,e' Grand Trunk Railway. He afterwards became Secretary and Treanurer, and in 1H74, in conscpience of his Kreat executive ability, he obtained the position of (i, ral Manager. When Mr. HicksoP acsumed the mMiasement, the total amount of the mileage operated v^^as 1,383 miles, which has grown during the last decade to 2,918 miles. The following are the principal statistical an.l financial details of the Grand Trunk Railway • Lines of Hoad-Portland, Me., to Detroit, MW,., 801 miles; Niagara Falls, Ont., to Windsor Ont., 229.50 ; Port Erie, Ont., to Gleneoe, Ont., 145 ; total length of all lines December 31st 1884 2950.9 miles. On August 12th, 1882, the Grand Trunk Railway Co. and the Great Western Railway Co. were Jconsolidated under the name of the former. The Grand Trunk Railway Co. w.s originally char- tered in 1851. Opened from Portland to Montreal in 1853 and from Richmond to Quebec in 1854 The division from Montreal to Toronto was completed in 1850, and that from Toronto to Sarnia in , 1858. The line from Montreal south to the province line was brought into use in 1853. The Eastern -Kxtension was opened from Chaudiere Junction to St. Thomas in 1855 ; to St. Paschal in 1859 • and to the Riviere du Loup in 1860. In 1879 the extension to the Riviere du Loup (124.25 milesj was sold to the Colonial Government, and the transfer made August 12th, 1879. In the same year the Grand Trunk Railway Co. acquired by purchase and construction a line between Port Huron Mich., and Chicago, 111., about 3.30 miles in length. This line comprises the old Chicago and Lake Huron R. R. (including the Chicago and Northeastern), 281 miles ; the Chicago and Southern R R 20.50 miles ; and new construction, 28.50 miles. For this acquisition and other purposes the Com-' pany issued first mortgage six per cent, twenty-year bonds to the extent of £1,240,000. The whole line was opened February 8th, 1880. The Company has also by subsequent agreements obtained control of the Por* Dover and Lake Huron («3 miles) ; the Stratford and Huron (27.50 miles) • the Montreal and Champlain (23.50 miles) ; the Michigan Air-Line (3(i miles) ; the Grand Trunk Georgian Bay and Lake Erie (91 miles) ; and the Montreal and Champlain Junction (0.50 miles). The Great Western Railway Company was chattered March 29th, 184.5, and the several addi- t.onal lines as follows: Gait and Guelph, February 9th, 1852; Hamilton and Toronto Ry Co November 10th, 1852; the Sanua Ry. Co., April 20th, 1853 ; the Canada Air-Line (Gleneoe Loop)' Ry. Co., December 24th, 1869 ; the Allanburg Branch Ry. Co. , May 26th, 1874. The main line was completed January 27tb. 1854 ; the Hamilton and Toronto Railway was completed December 3rd .nd the Sarnia, December 27th, 18.'-,8. Th. branch to Gait wa« oponed August 21.t, !H51, and was extended to Guelph September 28th, 1857. It was operated under lease until January 3l8t, 1879. The Air-L.ne (Gleneoe Loop) was opened in 1873, and the Allanburg Branch, which connects it through the Welland Railway with the Suspension Bridge, in 1875. By the terms of the consolidation, the United Company assumed all the resources and liabilities of the two companies, the capital consisting of two classes, viz., the Grand Trunk capital and the n():\ir\i()N of Canada (iicat WcHUrii .iipiliil. Any iiumisc of .iii.itiil iimdi' by llic I'liitcil {iimpiiiiy to ciiiHiKt iif Movciity per cfiit. of Hiuili iiici-oiiHc to till' {liiuid Tiuiik and thirty p.'r cfnl. to tlic (iri'at Wi'stfrn UaihvHy Co. 'I'lio net rcvi'iMU' lirtwc'ii (lie two tlasHOH of capital hIiuII be divided at ihe rato of Heventy per leiit. lo the (inirid I'niiik and thirty per cent, to tlie (ireiit WuHtom. Hhould the thirty per cent, of net revenue! appropriated to (Ireat Wetttern capital of any year be iiiHiiffleiout to pay dividendH on tlie stock, at the rale of .■« per cent, on preferred and three per cent, on common, the amonni necesxary to nmke sncli dividemls «oo,l sliall lie tak.ri from the nevonty per cent, paid the (Iranil Trunk. The t'apital of the t'oinpany in aw follows : 4 per cent, (iiiarunteed Stock j; 5 2I1( 7i)4 1 St Preference ."t '2 1 h 149 •2nd " " ;ird ■• '.....'...'.'...'.'.'.'....., Ordinary Stock 2,;t27,7!)") T.iriH.or.o •2(i,i");,()7t'> Total Share Capital Iioan Capital, Terminal IIoikIh (irand Trinik o [)er cent. Debenture Stock t4,'27(),r)7r, ■* " " " 2,()()2,li.")7 (Iroat Western— 5 per cent. Debenture Stock 2,773,i)00 Total Debenture Stock Advances from Canadian Government in Aid of the Construction of the Lino t;:tH,(r.»i,ii;!i 1,472,7(111 !»,()47,l.S'2 3,111,00(1 .£r)l,722.801 Total Capital Tlie tirst charges on the Revenue of the Company after the payment of working expenses arc the Interest on Debentures and Rental of Leased Lines, amounting to about £8,S0,000 per annum. Rolling stock, Juno 30th, IHHIi : Locomotive engines, 70.") ; cars— passenger (flrst-class, ,3,H'2 ; second-class, 217), .">4,5(i7,H23 4,mm,48i 6,172,753 4,7!)0,4(>8 -,,342,8etro,t ; ^ M the thirtriilr e.',r f "'"' "'"'" "'"'" "" """'""" "' "" ''"'""""y ^^''"•" '"' ""*""«-• '""' "'-">- '-» ^"^^^'^ with to pa .l,v,a.,.,U ,j ,„t,„,„ ,,„,,ib.e i,. ,,.„aaa. Hefore th.. f.,Hio„. the (l.-eat Wester., Hailwav, like the Cana-.a I, eoninioi., the a...(n,iii 4 c,,„tl,,.rii t.> .1,.». .«,.„„ i . , ■ i aiiaiia ^r ce..t. pai.l the (i.-a.„l .1 , ' - "" "^ """^ "'^"""" '' ''"'"" ^'"'"P'""''^'^- T''^ abnorption of the Car.a,la Houth- o,2M».7!H :(/2lM.14l) 2„S'27,T!»r) 7,iHH,or,ri !o,i:.7,r.77'. 2,002,(i.-)7 2,773,!»0() 1.':ih,o;m,Ji;i, l,472,7()(l 0,047, IH'i 3,Ul,r)0(» f')l,722.s(,i if workir.H expenses are It £830,000 per annum. enKer (flrst-clasH, ,SH2 ; goods, 1!,H24; eattU-. JS. TOTAL. .AMOUNT. 18 «17,4H2,n41 65 1(I,621,H1H 51 U,7H4,ti41 99 l(i,92.S,014 ing the ordinary stock. 1 coinpetitiona between eniic so prostrated the lenture interest in full. sented by t3,lU,500. .e United Company as yed, and it is probable ...ber of Koi.ls eip.al ti' I) be li.xerc'scd liy nr.i ughout the ll()..iiiiio.i. ourse, both as .•e<;a.'ds .a will no doubt watcli lose he is ciiployed h • JOSKl'II IIIVKSOX. ESQ.. ah:.\EHAL MAXAUF.n. UliANli TIWNK UAIUVAV. er.,bytheMiehiRa.. Central would' have stripped the Great Western Railway as a.. i..depende.,t concern of .ts tl.,o„.l. t.affic, a,.d i., a >w when there was a deficient CRnad.a., harvest it w.ml.l have left ,t a very poor b..siness ; but Mr. Hickson's policy utilises it, as i.,dicated above a.,d bcehts Ca,„ula f.-o... H.Uifa.x to Windsor, and makes three Ih.es of railwavs betwee.. the san.e places „. ()„„„-.o under one control. Previous to Mr. Hickson's management, the Grand Tru..k ear..ed ..o a.v.de.,ds-a f.tct which is generally unk,.ow.,. The Ge,.eral Man.iger has an abidh.g fa.th ... the great resources of the Dominio,. a..d has earned the respect and esteem of the staffs of DOMINION OB' CANADA the companies of which he is tlie head, and of the officers of the otlier lines, and also the tlianks of the general pnblic. He has done liie ntmost to improve tlie breed of cattle and horses, by impi)rtinf> improved stock from KuHland, and has taken a Kreat interest in a{»ricultural and industrial exhibi- tions, and his presidency of the Winter Carnival Committee shows that even with his active life he can sympathize and min(>le with the sports and pleasures of the youiif,' people of the Dominion. On his last visit to England Mr. Ilickson was presented with a valuable testimoival of silver plate by the Hoard of Directors of the Grand Trunk Railway, to show their appreciation of his valuable services. In 1S(11» Mr. Hickson married Miss Dow, and has a family of three sons and two daufihters. Mr. Ilickson is a self-made, honorable man, who works untiringly for the interests of the Grand Trunk Railway and the public, and is in every respect one of the moat popular public men in the Dominion. Gknkuai, Ofkicks (IF THK GiUNi) TiirNK Railway Company.— Montreal, Canada; London Office, Dasliwood House, 9 New Broad Street, London, Kng. DiuECTOBs — Sir Henry W. Tyler (President), Sir Charles Lawrence Young, Bart (Vice- President), Lord Claud .John Hamilton, M. P., Robert Young, Esq., Robert Gillespie, Esq., William Unwin Heygate, Esq., .James Charles, Esq., John Marnham, Esq., Major Alexander George Dickson, M. P., London, Eng. ; Hon. James Ferrier. Montreal, Canada. AuniTOHs.— Harry Chubb, Esq., London, England; Thomas Adams, Esq., London, England, William M. Ramsay, Esq., Montreal ; Thomas Davidson, Esq., Montreal. Ofkuiai.s of the System.— Head-Quartkbs, Montheal. General Manager Joseph Hickson Accountant H. W. Walker Traffic " L. J. Seargeant General Freight Agent T. Tandy Assistant •' Wm. Wainwright General Passenger Agent Wm. Edcar Treasurer Robert WrightGeneral Store-Keeper lohn Taylor Traffic Auditor T. B. Hawsoni Stationery Agent H K Ritchie Divisional Offickrb. SUPEBINTKNDKNTS TRAFFIC I)Ei>ARTMBNT.-East of Toronto, Midland Division, Nortliern Division. West of Toronto, James Steplienson ; Southern Division, West of Toronto, Charles Stiff; Michigan Division, Port Huron to Detroit, Mieliigan Air-Line. W. J. Spicer, in charge, A. H. Atwatcr. Mechanical Sui>ERiNTENi)ENT8.-Oiand Trunk and Midland Divisions, Herbert Wallis ; Great Western Division, C. K. Domvillc ; Micliigan Division, Herbert Roberts, Detroit. Chief Knginekrs Track DEi-ARTMENT.-Grand Trunlt Division, E. P. Hannaford ; Great Western Division, Joseph Hobson ; Midland Division, J. G. Macklin (Engineer) ; Michigan Division, George Masson (Engineer). i^EiGiiT Defartment. -Through Traffic General Freight Agent (Western District), J. W. Loud Detroit. District General Freioht AoENTs.-Montreal to Toronto and Midland Division, Arthur White, Toronto ; East of Montreal, Andrew Bums, Montreal ; West of Toronto, John Earls, Toronto ; Michigan. Jolm Main, Assistant, Detroit. United States Agencies.- E. P. Beach, General .\gent. Now York; F. A. Howe, Freight Agent, Chicago, III.; W. Robinson, I>a8scnger Agent, Detroit, Midi.; W. C. Talhnan, New England Paasenger Agent, Boston, Mass. ; G. H. Peters, Freight Agent, Boston, Mass. ; O. B. Oswcll, Passenger Agent, Ogdens- burg, N. Y. ; T. D. Sheridan, Passenger Agent, Buffalo, N. Y. CITY OF LONDON md also the thanks of 1 horses, by importiiif; tiud industrial exhibi- with his active hfe he jple of the Dominion, imoiyal of silver plate jiation of his valuable three sons and two ly for the interests of s most popular public ada ; Loudon Office, Young, Bart (Vice- bert Gillespie, Esq., iq., Major Alexander a. [., London, England, .H. W. Walker T. Tandy . . . .Wm. Edgar . . . John Taylor . . H. K. Ritchie in, Northern Division, iff; Michigan iJivision, WalliB ; Qreat Western laford ; Great Western iviaion, GeorKO Miisson IJistrict), J. W. Loud, lision, Arthur White, 9, Toronto ; Michigun, Howe, FreiKht Agent, ^w Kngland Passenger iscnger Agent, Ogdens- I ' ll T. ' W-iiLiMHW^MWti!!::- Jaw We^^iM, -r JiinVs-cye View 0/ the City of London THE CITY OF LONDON. ' departed years, to catch the golden sard, nf f, T '/'.'''"'• '^='^' ' '° ^^"'''^h among the faded records of ; hieroglyphics which the ^o^^^l :::^t::. t^^::il '-'-'''"' '^'- -" '° '"-'-' '^^ ^hiid.. and so unwise it hrL:^;H;;:;j2tiera::^^^^^^^^ '- '- ""-'^ ^""''-•^ ii.on]ir:5rr:i;;::^:Lr^:rs;:^:rr^^^^ =r-drri^Lit=S Ld PoHol^SoV/ ntrr^ln^Tilu:^'^ 'd^ r' -' ''- ^^-^^^^^^^ ^ne thriving [mart in every ,ecL„ of the iCZZ ^' ' "''°" """-"f-tures and products find a ready |shore?oT,htVt^:;i'LtsS^'^^^^^^^^ '"^''"^r' ''' ''' «—-«-r locating on the [this publication to pl^e befor he reade^.^ c^ ^^^^^^^^^^ ' -^ '' - '"e object of [those primitive time., and further t^aff^ d Tr buT r ilbrji f "''^t^' ''^" '^'"■" P'"" ^■"- Lessee i;;-----r-S;L^^^^^^^ ^anals. The city of London is, howeveranabe except! Th T 11 ""'^'""^ "' '^"'^''y' ^ »of the River Thames was deliberately planned bvthS^^ c\°/ ^°""'""'-' " "'^ "' "'^' f^'^s march of .dv«.ci„g civiii^ation had trod' these s-^Ldes ""'°' °' '''''"" '"""'''' '°"S before the 2 CITY OF LONDON Governor Simcoe was very enthusinslic over the future city, ami proj;nosticateil for it, in 1793, that it would become the capital of nil Canada. Although such is not the case, it has become, through the energy and enterprise of its citizens, its geographical location, and other natural advantages, the commercial metropolis of oneofthe wealthiest portions of this Pro- vince, and an import- ant manu- facturing centre. To particular- ize some of the chief events i n connection with the growth of what is now the city of 5 London, it I may be re- s', corded, that 5 in 1S26 a •3 survey of I "t the present I 5: s i I e w a .s ~ m d e li y I Co I.Iiur- j-f well, who ■^ was e m - ployed for that ]nir- pose by the Governm't. 1'' o r the trilling pay- ment of $ JO and the er ection of a small house actual set- tlers were given a lot, Col. Tho- mas Talbot being ap liointed t o superintend the location of new comers. The growth of the .settlement, owing to the dilliculty of access, was slow, despite the fad , that in 1827, by Act of Parliament, London was constituted the capital of the western district. In thi ' same year the lirst Court-house was bidlt, and is now the sole structure remaining in London erected in 'A^% mmtmt^MMSSmSmmK-l JMBSI Durinf (afterwards , hiving kepi «" settlement ( T he first pc ] In 183 ( though in tl S almost dcpc f llowev It was grai _ < \tensivc fi , )ear, still 1 J morning, an ^on what wa I everything 1 King, York, CITY OF LONDON i]fl. i eil for it, ill 1793, that it las become, through the Ivantages, the commercial metropolis of oneoflhe wealthiest portions of this Pro- vince, and an imjiort- ant manu- facturing centre. To particular- ize some of the chief events i n connection with t li e growth of what is now the city (if :£ London, it 5 may be re- a corded, that 3 in 1826 a ■S s 11 r V e y of ■t ihe iirescnt ^ s i I e was ■i ni ode by I Co I.Iiur- ■> well, who •^ was e 111 - ployed for that pur- pose by the Governm't. I'' o r the trifling (lay- inenlof $30 and the cr ection of a small house actual set- tlers were given a lot, Col. Tho- mas Talboi being ap pointed to ■mm t''-;"'""^"" the location ■as slow, despite the fai i 'eslern district. In tin ' in London erected ii 8 !!,i tie fi ' ■ T '■ VT ""* ''""""'^ "'"^ °^ '^'^ '•"■""'^■'^ ''^"^'™-'<' 'he first court was lel 1, tne first criminal sentenced, the hrs. school taught, as well as the first divine service held In the following year the present brick structure was built, of castellated design, supposed to be in imitation of the baronial manor house of .Malahide, in Ireland, the home of Col. Talbot, it.s constructor The hrst settler was one I'eter Mcdregor, who came to London early in ,826, and built a log shanty on wha IS now the corner of King and Kidout .Streets. Here he dispensed refreshments to weary and thirsty travellers, a huge stump stan.iing in front of his door serving the purpou- of a bar McGregor sub.e,|uen.ly removed f.om London, and thus it is that to Robert Cnrfrae, a Scotchman who located herein .827, the honor is due of having been the first permanent settler intheTcrhe living continuously here from 1827 to the day of his death in 1881. ' ..¥ U;sl(rii I'nlivr.ti/i/, London During the first years of ifs existence the future city was nothing belter than a straggling village Mr a^crwards the Honorable) George J. (;ooclhuew.as the first merchan, in the county'lf Mi Z Z. he 1. ng kept a store and carried on a distilling business in Westminster for some years previous to he fir. : etlement of the c„y, the late Police .M.agisfra.e, Mr. Lawrence Lawrason hav ng been a pa , le of I lie hrst postmaster was Major .Schofield, and the mail was a weekly one ' ^" '«f ' 'he poindation was not in excess of two hundred, but from that date (he village rapidlycrew - ough in the ,llow,ng year its growth received a severe check through the dire ravages of hoi "12 nimos dep,.p„lated the place, its terror-stricken inhabifanfs flying in all directions - However, m .835 London l>ad become a place of .some imporf.ance, .and numbered a thousand souls 1. «as gr.anted sep.ara.e representation in Parliament, Col. M. Hurwell being fhe first membe An .V ens.vc fire bro e on, in 1844. .0 be followed by a nioie dest.uetive one in flie spring o,"","owiV' >ear, st.ll remembered as the "Great Fire." This disastrous conflagration broke out on a Sundat .norning, and was not subdued till fully thirty .acres of buildings were laid in ashes. The re Imm n ed eve,:: in^T r" " T ''°'"""" """"• """ "^"^ ''"'-»' '--" »y ^ .sfinnorth.w I ^ W Kmg, York, liathurst and Talbot being the chief streets to suffer ; fortunately no lives were lost. CITY OF LONDON William R. Meredith, M.P.P. In 1847 the village was incorporated as a town. In 1853 the Great Western Railway was opened, one result of which was a considerable increase in the value of real estate. In the same year the assessed value of real property amount- ed to $146,000, while in 1854 it reached $228,000. The population in 1855 numbered over 1 1,000, &nd the place was incorporated as a city. In the same year the London and Port -Stanley Railway was completed, while by these rail- ways the growth and enterprise of the city was promoted. From this time the prosperity of London was fully assured ; manufactories and industries sprung upon every side, which, fanned by the energy and enterprise of her citizens, rapidly pushed the Forest City into the premier rank of the cities of the Dominion. During the last decade London has wit- nessed a steady and rapid growth in population, which is now estimated at 30,000, while as a manufacturing centre she is rapidly attaining a position of increased importance. The local nomenclature of London is in a great man- ner a reproduction of that ot the great city whose name it has ambitiously borrowed. Those who sigh for the original will hnd here that the Thames is rgain spanned by a West- minster and Hlackfriars Bridge ; it has a Hyde Park ; a Covent Garden ; a Crystal Palace ; a Towei- of London (its gaol and court-house) ; a St. Paul's Cathedral, with Pall Mall, Piccadilly and Cheapside. Cut a little over half a century ago the surrounding broad expanse was one interminable wilderness covered in every direction with dense forests, which sheltered the rich glebe from the hot sunbeams of summer and the biting winter winds that swept southward from the frozen deserts towards the pole ; to-day the city of London marks one of the brightest gems in the diadem of the Dominion. THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. In the great essential of banking; business, London enjoys every facility, having seven th' jughly substantial and reliable banks, as well as twelve financial companies doing a savings and loan business. Among the banks, the Bank of London in Canada has headquarters here, while the following well- known establishments have branches in the city : Bank of Montreal, Molsons, Bank of British North America, Federal Bank, Canadian Bank of Commerce, and the Merchants' Bank of Canada. INDUSTRIES. London is essentially a commercial and manufacturing centre, her trade in her home industries radiating through all parts of the Dominion. One of her chief industries is oil refining, crude oil being brought from Enniskillen Wells, a distance of 40 miles ; ■-ilso railway car works, boiler, stove and other iron works, and chemical works ; furniture, farming implements, car- riages and wag( OPS are also manufactured on an exten- sive scale. In the importing and wholesale trade of the city, large operations are carried on in dry goods, groceries, hard- ware, millinery, hats, caps and furs, wocden-ware, cor- sets, skins, leather and clothing. The value of her imports rose from $882,000 in 1861 to $2,7 1 2,000 in 1S81 ; her exports during that lime ris- ing from $360,000 to $655,000, SOCIETIES. Secret and other societies are well represented in London. The Masons have a large number of lodges, the Masonic Temple on Richmond and King being the headquarters of the craft. The Odd-fellows' form a strong body, and own a spacious hall on Dundus Street. Lomlon Club House CITY OF LONDON corporated as a town. In was opened, one result of e in the value of real estate, ue of real property amount- t reached $228,000. The :r 1 1,000, &nd the place was ame year the London and Dieted, while by these rail- ! of the city was promoted. London was fully assured ; ng up on every side, which, rise of her citizens, rapidly iremier rank of the cities of ; decade London has wit- th in population, which is as a manufacturing centre of increased importance, wondon is in a great man- e great city whose name it >e who sigh for the original rgain spanned by a West- it has a Hyde Park ; a :; ; a Tower of London (its Cheapside. ie interminable wilderness, e from the hot sunbeams of deserts towards the pole ; Dominion. , having seven th' jughly vings and loan business, while the following well- is, Bank of British North ^\i of Canada. le in her home industries ail refining, crude oil beiiig 5 I Club House The Ancient and Independent Order of Foresters, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, ihe Royal Arcanum, the Order of Chosen Friends, and various national, benefit and political associations, are duly represented. In addition there are several clubs and social organiza- tions. Of these the most noticeable are the Arion Club, the Baconian Club, the Brunswick Club, the London Club, and the Pickwick Club. THE CHURCHES. A leading feature of the city of London is the number and architectural beauty of her churches. The Roman Ca- tholic Cathedral, known as St. Peter's, attracts the atten tion of every visitor to the city. In point of design and sym- metry of proportion this splendid edifice stands without a peer in the Province. The Anglican Cathedral, St. Paul's, erected in 1845 on 'he site of the old building, which was destroyed by fire, is a handsome structure, with a seating capacity for 1,300. Of the Methodist body the represenla- tive church is the Queen's Avenue, a handsome edifice, which in 1880 was enlarged and beautified at considerable cost. This building owns a magnificent organ, possibly the largest in Western Ontario, and valued at $7,000. The Presbyter- ians possess a iiandsome Gothic structure in that known as St. Andrew's, which is beautifully situated amid fine lawns at the corner of Queen's Avenue and Waterloo Street. Many other of the city churches are remarkable for ar- chitectural design. There are seven Episcopal Churches : three Baptist ; two Catholic ; one Congregational ; twelve Methodist ; five Presbyterian ; a Jewish Church ; Latter IJay Saints, and a strongly organized branch of the Y. M. C. A. ; this commendable institution cannot be passed over without a due and fitting recognition of the great and wide benefits it confers. It has been for several years under the supervision of Mr. F. Heath, one of the most popular and respected of secretaries of these associa- tions throughout the Dominion. This institution has been the nitaus of procuring situations for many young men, and is always a willing medium for all seeking advice or positions, while its moral influence is widely ex- tended. THi: I'RKSS. In the matter of giving enlightenment to her citizens by means of the local press, London can boast of high class journalistic talent, the outcome of which is the result in the daily publication of the Advettisef and the Free Press ; of weekly issues of the Catholic Record, the Echo, the Western Advertiser and IPeekly Uberal ; as well as monthly editions of the Canadian Entomologist, the fa- titer's Advocate, the Independent Forester and the Masonic Tablet. THE LONDON WATER-WORKS. Pure water is of the most essential importance in any community, and in this respect London is well blessecj. Her present water-works system was constructed in 1878, at a cost .of $325,000, under the direction of a Board of Commis- sioners, of which the Hon. John Carling was chairman. The reservoir is 190 feet above the city level, and has a capacity of 3,000,000 gallons. The water is elevated both by hydraulic and steam pumps, the River Thames being dammed to obtain power for the hydraulic pumps. The St. Andrew's Prenbi/ter-ian Church JiHrst Congregational Church CITY OF LONDON water, which is remaikably clear and pure, is obtained from springs between three and four miles west of the city. The revenue from water rates yields the city about $40,000 annually. FIRE HKKIADE. The fire department is a smal! but thoroughly efficient one, with a central station on King Street It IS well organized and managed in all respects ; fire alarm boxes are to be found in all-p.irts of the city I he ch.ef engmeer is John A. Roe, who has beneath him a staff of thirteen men. Since the adoption of the water-works system the steam lire engines have been dispensed with. The rapid progress and growth of our leading commercial cities being due in no small degree to (he fostering care and wise administrations of the respectivd civic authorities of each, it has been deemed consistent with the nature of this work to give a short biographical sketch of the present Mayor of the "Forest City." Not alone in his position as the chief magistrate of so important a city as London, but as a representative business man, Mr. Ilodgens is entitled to all recognition as one who has by his own efforts and exertions attained the high position which he hold? to-day in the community. He was born near Stradbelly, Queen's County, Ireland, in the year 1837, and came to this country in 1855, when but eighteen years of age ; after a four years' residence he removed to the United States. In June, 1861, Mr. Hodgens returned to London, where for ten years he was actively engaged in the manufacture of carriages, which at that period was growing to be one of the leading industries of this city. On retiring from that line of business Mr. Hodgens became interested in oil refining, and is at present a director of the Imperial Oil Company. His career has been an eventful one, and should serve as an incentive to the young men of the present generation in exemplifying what may be accomplished by individual effort when applied in the tight direction. Although never an aspirant for public office, irec and four miles west of ral station on King Street, ind in all^parts of the city, en. .Since the adoption of Majinr Ho.tfiens ue in no small degree to ;s of each, it has been tch of the present Mayor r so important a city as recognition as one who 0-day in the community. came to this country in :d to the United States. actively engaged in the eading industries of this in oil refining, and is at ul one, and should serve at may be accomplished spirant for public office, CITY OF LONDON 7 he, at the earnest solicitation of his (ricnds, became a can- didate (or the position of alderman in the Fourth Ward, and was accordingly chosen, and was at the last election returned as mayor of the city by a majority of 265, there being two other can.lidates in the field. Mr. Hodgens has ever taken an interest in the improvement and development of the city and its manifold resources and advantages. His residence comprises one of the handsomest villas in London, and was erected some thiec years ago on plans of Mr. Craddock, a prominent architect. This building is erected in the (Jotl'iic style, of white brick, with Ohio stone trimmings. The roof has ornamental galjles, while the grounds are all beautifully ;^ and tastefully laid out. Universally respected in the walks of public and private life, Mr. Hodgens has become thoroughly identified with the interests o( London, and is one of her most worthy and public-minded citizens, ai.d a representative business man of this Dominion. His elec- tion to the position of mayor means the highest possible testimonial of the confidence and esteem of the mercantile community, and in his position he wields a powerful influence a< the head of the civic interests of the city. „ , , , Though not mixing himself up in political matters, .Mr. Hodgens has been a consistent supporter of the Conservatwe party, and a staunch supporter of the National Policy. ' ' EDUCATrON.'M,, ETC. Few towns or cities in the Dominion have been more liberal in providing for the educa- tional wants of her youth than London. Every effort has been made by the Hoard of Kducation to keep the school accommodations abreast of the requirements of the rajiidly increasing g population, and in harmony wi'li every pracli- ^J cal improvement. '?. There are now thirteen Public Schools, a "il veiy fine Collegiate Institute and three Separ- ate Schools. The number of teachers em- ployed is sixty-four, which includes a music and drawing master. The j-resent inspector, Mr. J.imes lieattie lioyle, h.ns had, under the Hoard of Education, the supervision of these chools since 1855. In addition to the public sch<,ols London possesses a lamous seat of learning, known as the Western University, controlled bv a senate, of which the IJishop of Toronto is the head, and the Kev. A. Peache, ^■'^•' Chancellor ; the Huron College for students of divinity; the Hellmulh Ladies' College, an institution founded by the late iiishop Hellmuth, with the object of proviiling a thorough, liberal and useful education for young ladies. This establishment has a national reputa- tion, which is by no means confined to the limits of the Dominion, but is supplied with pupils from all parts of the United States. The whole system is based upon the soundest Christian principles, without bias .is to seclnrinn belief. Its situation is one of the most eligible in the whole of Canada, overlooking the River Thames, and surrounded by the most picturesque of scenery; the building itself, five stories in height, covering ,t wide London Iii(ili Hrliool ■ Ifoduet CITY OF LO.NDO^' space of ground, is a fine monument of architectural design, and is entitled to prominent mention amongst the chief structures of this country, while to the cUy of Loniton it gives peculijr attractions. THE PUni.IC HUII.niNGS OF LONDON. Besides its ecclesiastical and educational structures, London possesses many public buildings of a high degree of architectural merit, amongst which the following are the most important : the City Hall, centrally located on Richmond Street ; the Court-house ; the City Hospital ; Lunatic Asylum ; Orphan Asylum ; the Roman Catholic Convent ; the Masonic Temple ; and the Custom House. CITY OF LONDON 41 minent mention amongst attractions. 'I § 15! II blic buildings of a high irtant : the City Hall, latic Asylum ; Orphan [ouse. i A COMPKNDIUM — 01- — GkAI'HIC Sk1:TCHI:S OF ITS PROMINENT PlACHS AND PhoPLE EPISODES IN USEFUL LIVES AND LOCAL REMINISCENCES The Bennett Furnlehinc Co. (Limited) . Kectory Street.-One of the most important iti' »• (lustries of this city is the manufacture of furniture ^ and foremost among the establishments in this line is tliat of the Bennett Furnishing Company (Limitcd)- ; Henry Taylor, Esq., President, R. Bennett, Esn., Secretary. This house was established twenty-five . years ago by the late Charles Bennett, who retired in 1S72, and the (our sons carried on the business under • the name of Bennett Bros. About seven years aco >he biisiness was merged into a joint stock coniparA-. Uie Bennett Furnishing Co. manufacture school, church, office and fine art furniture; and in these lines this house is surpassed by no other on the continent of America. In art furniture their designs are often elaborate, always chaste and highly finished. 1 ney are of course always changing or adding new ^ ones : but amnpjr them, mav he mrniinnw) tho^c in :, (Jueen Anne, Elizabethan ind Louis XIV. styles • I and (.olhicand classic in church furniture. Expert ?. and skillful workmen are employed, as the industry ,5 engaged in demands the services of arti.sts in wood Ihe works cover some five acres, the main building being 100x60 and three stories in height, a sub- stantial »;hite brick structure ; and the building used tor shipping purposes is 30x70 fert in dimensions. Ihe factory is provided wiih the latest tools and machinery ; constant employment is found for fifty-five hands ; and steam power is supplied by an engine of 40- horse power. The trade enjoyed by this Company is immense, extending as it does over the whole of the dominion and a large section of the Old Country, lor the better attention to which this Company have very large warerooms in Glasgow, where an army of hands IS employed, and to which, on an aver-we some fifty carloads of furniture are shipped each year. 1 his Con-pany have secured maiiyprizts at exhibitions lor their work ; and at both the Colonial and Edin- burgh International their exhibits of church and school fin-niture were pronounced to be bv far tht hncst. Canada has long held her own against the world in furniture generally ; but within recent years she has obtained an envia^ -'*] posiiion in fine art f . , " '...'... _ (ivjMiiuii III rine art lurniture thanks to the ability and enterprise of the Bennett I' urniiure Co. 42 CITY OF LONDON T. B« ESOOtt it Co>, Importers uf Groceries, York Street, — Amongst the leading grocery establish- ments of London is that of Messrs. T. B. Escott & Co., which for the extent of its trade, the variety of its stock and the superiority of its goods, is entitled to more than ordinary prominence and recognition. Though numbered amongst the more recent of the establishments of the " Forest City," it has nevertheless in the short period of its existence pushed itself into public notice, and already enjoys a favorable notoriety. This house was opened on September 1st of the present year, the premises being located on York Street, near to Richmond, and '■■omprising a large and commodious ware- house 122x40 feet in dimensions, of solid brick and three stories in height, with a basement devoted to the storage of sugar, vinegar iind fiati. The li^it flat is util'zed for offices and sample rooms, as well as for shipping purposes, and the facilities here enjoyed are not surpassed by any house in London. The second floor contains a large slock of canned goods and rice, a section being set apart for the packing of goods, while the third floor carries a large stock ol teas, coflTees and wooden-ware. Afessrs. Escott iV Co. deal extensively in canned goods, such as vege- tables, fruits, fish and meats ; also dried fruits, figs, dates, raisins and prunes, while a specialty is made of teas, coffees and spices. The stock carried em braces a full and complete line of groceries of fin< (luality, including every article necessary for a really first-class establishment, and in its comprehensivi- nature is fully equal to that . irried by ?.ny contem- poraneous house. The goods are imported at firs' hand, and as they are bought in large quantities fu: cash, customers get the full benefit of the market. Orders are promptly filled, and goods ordered from a distance are immediately despatched. The mem bership of this enterprising firm is constituted a^ f,,iiows: Messrs. T. IJ. 'iscoH, '. C. Hazard, and J. II. Cole, all gentlemen of high business abilities, thoroughly acquainted with the trade ; and from the conservatism of their management, this house stands to-day among the most solid and reliable estab- lishments of London, while its future is well assured. REPRESENTATIVK BUSINESS MEN Bir^m f carries a large stock of ,are. Messrs, Escott \ ned goods, such as vege- s ; also dried fruits, figs, I'hile a specialty is madi The stock carried em line of groceries of fint cle necessary for a really id in its comprehensivi- : . irried by my contem- jds are imported at firs' ;ht in large quantities (« II benefit of the market and goods ordered from despatched. The mem y firm is constituted a- M, ', C. Hazard, and J f high business abilities. h the trade ; and from management, this house it solid and reliable estal • ts future is well assured. ^ ^JOSEPH D.SAUNBY NORTH BRANCH MILLS J. D. Saunby, Manufacturer of High Grade f lot's, 255 Vork Street.— There is no country in the wo' '1 more mslinguished for its Hour than Canada It IS one of our leading articles of industry, and as such we have much reason to be proud of it. Our millers are men of enterprise and push - ever re.iily to adopt a system that will produce a finer grade of flour— with whicl they combine that energy which never fails to secure success. Ontario is justly esteemed the premier Province of the Dominion, and in It we produce the finest wheat. .Some sections, of course, are m,re highly favored than others, and productive of a richer class of grain. Western I Untario, it is generally conce.led, is the Goshen of i l.anada, its cereals being at a premium in regard to ''•«••' Real Estate and Land Agency, ' Molson's Bank Building,-The steady growth of London and the rapid increa 44 CITY OK FiONDON have Rovcrni'd his (Icaliiiys willi this community, nnil est.iliiisheil for him a jiopular f.ivor which strict pr(>l)iiy alDiii; Ciin scriiro, Mr. Hryilges is i\ native of Knj;lanil, ami as a real estate and lan leclively ^ 45x80 feet and 30x100 feet in dimensiov.~ : both are splendid brick buildings, three stories high. This house has been established since liSfio, .and Messrs. Houid, Keenleyside i^: Mackay are eng.aged in the manufacture of children's carriages and sleighs, reed rattan chaiis, cradles, etc., the reed chans having been added within the last twelve months. The latest and most improved machinery is used in the manufacture of these goods, the facilities are unequalled, and the etpiipment is complete. Fifty hands are employed. This house enjoys a first-class reputation, manufacturing nothing but the very best work, which is not surpassed anywhere on this con- tinent. The ;' Lome " cutters made by this firm are known all over Canada, as also their hand and clipper sleds; their chair rockers and "Royal Mails" are equally well known in every portion of the Dominion ; while their chairs and cradles are marked by artistic taste in design and finish, and being at the same time most durable, places them at the front in the Canadian market. As might be expected, the trade is a very large one, and is constantly increasing. This house is represented on the road by three tra- vellers. Messrs. Hourd, Keenleyside i4 Mackay are well known for their energy and perseverance, and they rank among the prominent citizens of London, Tho London Roal Cotato and Agonoy AaoOOlatlon, 437 Kichmond Street.— Th-.- real estate interests are well represented in London, especially by the Corporation known as the L(mdon Real Kslate and Agency Association, which has been in existence since 1877, and has lately taken o'ci the business of \Vm. M. Modie iV Co., of long slaii 1 ing as real estate agents here. It is- under the most ethcient and experienced n anagenient of Messrs. VV. M. Moore, II. K. Nellesand Thomas A. Browne ; the Association gives special attention to the lollowing branches : acting as land agents, assignees in trust, collectors, accountants, auditors, financial agents, valuators, brokers, and auctioneers of land anil stocks. Mr. Moore, who h.as had an experience of some fifteen or sixteen years in this line, takes com- plete charge of the real estate department, and acts as auctioneer of land and insolvent stocks, his long experience giving him peculiar advantages in the prosecution of these branches. He is also one of the auditors of the Huron and Krie Loan and Savings t:ompany. Mr. 11. l). Nellcs, who is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario of seventeen years' standing, and a Notary Public, was for a number of years olhcial assignee of the county of Middlesex and city of London, under the Insolvent Act of 1875, doing in this line the largest business west of Toronto, He .acts as trustee for the benefit of creditors, and has the special charge of that department of the business, as also of collections. Mr. Hrowne. who is an able accountant of long standing, acts as such for the Association. Loans are negotiated by this Corpora- tion, and they also act as arbitrators on questions of real estate. They have clients in all parts of the I country, and they publish periodically a list of pro- ^ perties which they have i(l increase of trade, this ! i!n were obliged to enlarge their premises in 1882, being now 200 leet deep, with three flats. The stock carried is immense, most of which is imported direct from England, and bought for cash. A specialty is made of teas, coffees, and fancy groceries. A choice stock of wines and liquors is also constantly kept on hand ; and this firm sell largely of the famous Pelee Island wines, in the county of Middlesex. They also handle Mumm's popular brands of liquors. The stock carried is of a very fine quality, and the goods can always be relied upon as being pure. As a result, Messrs. Fitzgerald, Scandrett S: Co. conduct one of the largest and finest grocery trades in the city, each year briniring a fresh number of enstnniprs ; upd the goods being bought for cash and in very large quan titie=, gives this firm an advantage, in ofTrring their goods to customers at a figure which few houses, if any, doing a retail business in London can com pete against. RKPKKSKNTATIVK BU8INKSS ME N 46 ■tat* antf Agsnoy oiiil Street. — Th'.' real presented in London, 1 known ns the London ciation, winch has been 1 has lately taken o 'er ie & Co., of long Stan I- '. It is- under the most lapeinenl of Messrs. VV. 'hoinns A. Krowne j the [■nllon to the lollowinj; ents, assignees in Irnsi, itors, financial agents, •tioneers of jano and s had an experience of in this line, takes con)- e department, and acts solvent stocks, his long liar advantages in the Me is also one of the Krie I,oan and Savings s, who is a Solicitor of rio of seventeen years' ic, was for a number of oiinty of Middlesex and [nsolvent Act of 1875, usiness west of Toronto, elit of creditors, and has artment of the Imsiness, IJrowne, who is an al)le , acts as such for the itialed by this Corpora- litrators on questions of ■nts in all parts of the .•riodically a list of pro- eir books for sale in the iiing lands throughout t Ir Oo., Wholesale — Few western cities in vored with respect to W.e, purity and general in London. Prominent 1 grocers of the " Forest , Scandrett & Co., Ibg has been established for iducted by Fitzgerald A a new partner was ad- 1 being changed to its rapid increase of trade, large their premises in deep, with three flats, nse, most of which is d, and bought for cash, as, coffees, and fancy of wines and liquors is nd ; and this firm sell : Island wines, in the ^' also handle Mumm's The .stock carried is of ; goods can always be As a result, Messrs -I. conduct one of the rades in the city, eacli • of customers ; jind th*- and in very large quan antage, in oflfrring Iheii jure which few houses, iS in London can com S.,??, ? »-«"f<>" I" 0«n«d.: OIC,.-,.. Dundas ! i. h! .r L"'fT '*":' >"""K"' "( ""' I'ankmg houses IS the Hank of London ,n Canada. Hut t«„ yr.rs in existence- -for it was established in l.SNa the volume ■ of Its busmcss has steadily increase.l, an.l th-'rc is ! every assurance thai 11 will for ne ol our stable! ins uu.ions. It ,s under the management of an able ' ami experienced gentleman, Mr. A. M. Smart, who 1 «,^^''""'^'l ""^"'•■'"- Tl"-' l"«i'l "P capital is $200000, with a reserve fund of Ijo.cxx,, 'so that the Hank of London in Canada is not only under competent managenenl, but is established by a hnancml lacking which alrea.ly secures it against T, ,.^^. i^'^'^'' ""\ >■'■»' "'<--y a "mint to * ,.il5.ooo, showing an increase ot $cf,,2lo.Si Ihe present premises of the Hank ;.re alre,dy-|ou,i,i to be loo small an, a removal to more commodiou, ones IS immediately re,|uiied. Hranches w,|l W Ingersoll I.,.l|owingarelhe Hoard of Directors: Messrs. Henry laylor, I'resident ; John Labait, Kent, William I ulheld, li. Cronyn, Thomas Long, h. B. Leys, an fi"'-'^'''-^ ''"icie'are located at^h. '^"""t- "^^' P""™'^"- ^^ich are rov.r 1 , f° r '•■■ "^ ^""^"^ •'"«' Talbot Streets, cover an extent of six acres, upon which ate erected caSv ^"' . '^' """"'ii".'!' buildings. The annual capacity of this . lUerprising establishment is over 30,000 barrels of ale and porter, and the capacity of the malthouses' is about 85,000 bushels, while em ployment is given to some 70 hands. The quality of excelleTl" ■''•"r '""f""' "»'"'«'. and is not excelled by any similar establishment on this conti- At?imJ,„ ,. 'n •:^^ the house extends from the Atlantic to the Pacihc, while a considerable quantity .s exported to the United States for private con sumption ; ihe product of Ihe house is now four St'^As" --;" '«74- when the brewery wa rebuilt. As a proof of the high character of the ales "'^"".'^5'"^^^, ""L 'his estabN.shment, Mr. LabaU ...... „i ;,,;. ucr.tcnniai Lxliibition in 1876 three ' medals, and highly satisfactory reports from the -udges and the members of the English Commission in 1S77 he was o',.irded a medal at the World's a "the pf .■" Syd ley. Australia, and again in °878 at the Pans Exposition, France. In fact, wherever he has exhibited, Mr. Labait has always obtained awards. I hat the products o( this brewery are of Ihe purest mamifaclure may be Kleaned from the I analytical reports of the late I'rofes.sor Croft and I Mr. John K. ICdwards, I'rofe.s.sor of Chemistry at : .Monircal, who both agree that the ales of the Lon ; don lirewery are sounners, druggists, boots and shoes and general use ; and they manufacture paper bags and oyster pails of all kinds, and also carry a very extensive stock of all the various kinds of wrapping paper and twines. These goods are all of excellent (juality, and find a market in every portion of Canada. This (irm carry a heavy stock of all kinds of commerci.il stationery and school supplies ; in fact, everything relating to the paper business. This house has built up a splendid trade by the sterling principles which rule all honorable concerns ; therefore this house is popular, and de- servedly so. is an Englishman by birth, is energetic and a thor- oughly competent man of business ; he is widely known and highly respected. _ William Plaw«S, Flour Manufacturer and Grain Merchant, 151 Vork Street. — Prominent among the flour manufacturers and grain merchants of London is Mr. William Plcwes, who has carried on a very successful trade, principally as a flour manufacturer, for a period extending over nearly 40 years. Some 38 years ago .Mr. I'lewes began busi- ness at Acton, Ontario, whence he removed three years afterwards to Everton, Eramosa, and again to Bayhim, Ontario, about 29 years ago ; and .Mr. Plewes has carried on a very successful trade in London for the past 17 years. lie is proprietor of the Meadow Lillie .Mills (complete roller process), Hamilton Road, producing flour which in ipiality is not surpassed in the Province. The cajiacity is ! 150 barrels, and the leading brands, for which there I is an ever increasing demand, are "Cream," "Straight," "Tip-Top," "Plewes' Extra" and] "Meadow Lillie." These flours need no words of 1 commendation, being well known in the market. ' Mt. Plewes deals extensively in prain, for which hjs \ store has a capacity of 40,000 bushels. A specialty is made ol wheat, and as this gentleman is favorably known to the farmers, he enjoys advantages in regard to quality, etc., having a choice of the grain placed on the market, enabling him to deal under excep- tional terms with his customers. Mr. Plewes, who T. Harbart Marsh, Wholesale Dealer in Sad- dlery Hardware, Carriage Trimmings, etc., 96-98 Carling Street.— The industry controlled by the gentleman whose name heads this article is a most important one, contributing as it does to the comfort and utilization of that much esteemed animal, the horse. This comjirehensive business was established by Mr. Marsh some eighteen years ago, the first ten of which were spent in Toronto. In 1878 this gentleman removed to London, since when he has rapidly extended the operations of his house. He carries a very heavy stock of saddlery hardware, English oak-tanned harness leather, a very full line i)| fine carriage trimmings of all sorts, and whips of English, Canadian and American manufacture. The e goods are bought direct in the British and foreign markets for cash, and being sold at close prices, the advantage afi"orded to the trade are of such a nature, that the result is a rapidly increasing connection. Mr. Marsh is also a most extensive manufacturer ot horse blankets, both of juts and wool, having turned out and sold no fewer than 25,000 of them during the past year. In the jute line there is perhaps no other house on this continent carrying so hea\y a stock. He also manufactures a large quantity of leather and metal bridle fronts, housings, gig saddles, collar-pads, sweat-|)a Laa« Manufacturing Confectioner and Importer of Fruit, Cigars, etc., 354 Richmond Street and 350 Ridout Street.— One of the salient features of the business men in the cities of western Ontario is their energy and push, or, .is the Americans put it, "go-aheadiveness. " London is no exception in this respect, but affords rather a striking example of the truth of the assertion, and Mr. James H. Lea furnishes us with a striking case i 1 point. He began business only three years ago — 1884— and he has since built up a large and representative trade, extending throughout the whole of Ontario. This is all the more remarkable, from the fact that the industry and business in which Mr. Lea is engaged are represented by very large and important houses in the leading cities of the Dominion, and whose trade extends from one end of Canada to the other. As a manu- facturer of confectionery, his goods are pure, of ex- cellent quality, and quite up to the latest and most approved makes, and his reputation is established for fine goods. Mr. Lea is largely engaged in the im- portation of foreign fruits, such as" oranges, lemons, figs, nuts and dates, and purchasing these for cash, the trade is aflbrded peculiar advantages. The cigars imported are of the fine popular brands ; the domes- tic cigars are those best known in the market ; and the cigarettes are pure and delicious. 1 1 ■5! W. .1 Glassw: Dundas finest St ion is th Dundas REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 47 is energelic and a thor- ' business ; he is widely i. Vholesale Dealer in Sad- Trimmings, etc., 96-98 ustry controlled by the ids this article is a most ; as it does to the comfort ch esteemed animal, the e business was established ;n years ago, the first ten Toronto. In 1878 this ndon, since when he has itions of his house. He k of saddlery hardware, s leather, a very full line of all sorts, and whips of American manufacture, lirect in the Hritish and and being sold at close (led to the trade are of dt is a rapidly increasing s also a most extensive nUets, both of jute and md sold no fewer than past year. In the jute ;r house on this continent He also manufactures a and metal bridle fronts, -pads, sweal-jiads, water- The trade of this house on, and is represented on ), while the <|uality of its (• contemporaneous eslab- alfdon Carling.Slreet,are ig 60x100 feet in size and irge number of hands are ch is completely equipped proved machinery. As a sive views and thorough sh occupies a prominent !sentatives of London's LCturing Confectioner and tc, 354 Richmond .Street le of the salient features cities of western Ontario , as the Americans put it, Ion is no exception in ler a striking example of and Mr. James H. Lea :ase in point. He began — 1884— and he has since entative trade, extending •ntario. This is all the ■act that the industry and engaged are represented t houses in the leading id whose trade extends the other. As a manu- s goods are pure, of ex- 3 to the latest and most lutation is established for ;e!y engageti in the im- iuch as oranges, lemons, rchasing these for cash, advantages. The cigars ular brands ; the domes- wn in the market ; and lelicious. '■ W. lit Raid tt COii Importers of Crockery amf Glassware, Decorators of China, etc., Crvstal Hall, Dundas Street.— The largest, most complete, and finest stock of crockery and glassware in the Domin- ion is that of W. J. Reid i: Co., of the Crystal Hall, Dundas Street. This house was established in 1840 by Mr. Nathaniel Reid, when London was but a small village, and is yet in the business. The im- ■ mense building is four stories high, being devoted ; exclusively to storage, warerooms, and China decor- ating. The top flat is used for American and Cana- Manufacturers of Boot and Shoe Uppers, 398 Clarence Street. -The trade in boot and shoe uppers is one of primary significance. In th.s line of industry we have a loading and th oroughly rcpr^.senlative house in that presided *{~s:S£*iiE-«-«- -.' i-t"^- -,T:i-jEi over by Messp. R. F. Lacey & Co., who are established at 398 Clarence St , where, for the purposes of their business, they occupy a hand.some three • storied brick structure. The trade of this house is widely extended, reaching from New Brunswick to British Columbia, the business connec- tions of the house having grown up from a widely diffused knowledge of the ex- cellence of its products, constituting it a most prominent eslablishmont in the whole Dominion wherever leather is manufactured into shoes, a full line ol goods especially adapted to the many pha.ses of the trade being kept constantly in supply. This establishment dales its inception to 1876, having been started by the present proprietors. The senior partner, Mr. R. F. Lacey, who is a native of England, served his apprenticeship with Messrs. Cyrus and James Clark, of the town of Street, Somersetshire, afterwards being engaged for seven years with Messrs. Derham Bros., of Bristol. He has now been a resident in this country for 17 years. Mr. S. G. Lacey, who is also a native of the Old Country, is a pmctical cutter and fitter, having learned his trade in London and Detroit. Allan A. Ncwmon, Boots and Shoes, 7ig Rich- mond Street.— In connection with the boot and shoe trade of this city, the house of Mr. A. A. Newmon, located at 719 Richmond Street, is worlhy of more than a passing notice. At this establishment a full line of higher grades of boots and shoes is always on hand, the leading specially being custom work, in which none but first-class workmen are employed, and for which the proprietor has acquired a well- merited fame in this city. Four years ago Mr. New- mon commenced operations on his own account, with no ottior encouragement than an indomitable deter- mination to succeed, but has had a pleasing and gratifying success, which has placed him in the posi- tion which he now holds as a thoroughly reliable tradesman in this line of business. Mr. Newmon has a large and varied stock of ladies', gents' and chil- dren s boots, shoes and rubbers, which he is selling at most moderate figures, and which defy competition In all cases a perfect fit is guaranteed, or no sale, while all goods are warranted as represented. Mr Newmon is a native of this country, and has been a resident in London for the last four years, where by his energy and enterprise he has built up his present satisfactory trade. William M. Dwyar, Marble Works, 589 and 'i9i Richmond Street.— Sculpture is an art which "has ever been held in esteem by all civilized nations, and occupies an important position, viewed as an industry which produces articles of practical utility. The Victoria I'ark Marble Works, of which Mr. William M. Dwyer is proprietor, is a representative establish- ment, where are manufactured marble mantles, all kinds of monuments, headstones, slabs and marble works in general. Mr. Dwyer also deals in New Brunswick, South Renfrew and Queenstown granite The premises occupied by this industry are located at 589 Richmond Street, where every facility is en- joyed for the efii.;.ent execution of this work. He manufactures every kind of marble work, employing none but skilled workmen, and turning out some of the most beautiful spt-cimens of ariistic work to be found in western Ontario. There are few families but so..ie time or other have the mournful task of erect- ing a monument over the grave of some dear deceased • in consulting Mr. Dwyer, they will at the same timj best consult their own interests, and at his hands will receive every saticfaciion. This business was established in 187 1. The office and store-room are 60x32 feet in dimensions, and the workshop 160x32 Mr. Dwyer is a native of Ireland, but has been a resident of London for the last 27 years. lie is -> thoioughly practical stone-cutter, marble worker and designer, and enjoys a large trade. John D. La Bal, Lumber Merchant, Whole- sale Yards at Goderich.— The city of London being an important centre for the trade in lumber, a liberal record of this branch, and the advantages possessed by prominent dealers in this line of business, must necessarily form an important link in the chain of the business and commercial importance of the " Forest City." With the improved condition of the country the nominal energies assert them.selves, and stimulate that enterprise which results in the steady and rapid growth of the Dominion. With the builders actively employed, as indicated in the growth of our own city and the improving condition of the country in general, the demand for lumber promises a future ot unprecedented activity. Among the industrial pur suits of our country, none is more entitled to a com prehensive and thorough notice than that of lumber, and in this important branch we find a thoroughly nepresentative house in that of Mr. J. D. Le Bel. This gentleman has for several years been promi nently identified with the lumbering interests of thi~ section, and now conilucts a large business in th- wholesale lumber trade, while the facilities he enjoys, and his large transactions, give him a prominence among the leading business men of the city. The trade of the house has been subject to tho.se influences which have affected the interest", of all pnterprisesand mercantile ',:insactionsduring the timeof its existence, and yet has maintained a gradually increasing busi- ness until its present annual transactions entitle it to rank as a prominent establishment in the lumbei trade. Mr. Le Bel is a native of Lower Canada, and IS ft gentleman of experience, with ample capital. 1 West' 4 and , wtant Jbers, which he is selling at 1 which defy competition, is guaranteed, or no sale, ited as represented. Mr. s country, and has been a ; last four years, where by le has built up his present larble Works, 589 and 391 ure is an art which has y all civilized nations, and ion, viewed as an industry of practical utility. The ks, of which Mr. William a representative establish- ttired marble mantles, all Istones, slabs and marble )wyer also deals in New and Queenstown granite. ' this industry are located vhere every facility is en- :ution of this work. He marble work, employing and turning out some of ms of anisiic work to be There are few families the mournful task of erect- ive of some dear deceased ; hey will at the same time terests, and at his hands lion. This business was office and store-room are nd the workshop 160x32. Ireland, but has been a ! last 27 years. He is a :ulter, marble worker and : trade. Tiber Merchant, Whole- le cily of London being an ade in lumber, a liberal the advantages possessed lis line of business, must nt link in the chain of the portaoce of the " Forest 1 condition of the country themselves, and stimulate ts in the steady and rapid With the builders actively le growth of our own city lion of the country in iber promises a future of mong the industrial pur- 3 more entitled to a corn- lice than that of lumber, ch we find a thoroughly at of Mr. J. D. Le Bel. eral years been promi- mbcring interests of this a large business in the le the facilities he enjoys, give him a prominenci i men of the city. The ubject to those influences f st5 f-.f all pnter pii=e3 aii!' gthetimeof its existence, radually increasing busi- transactions entitle it to lishment in the lumbei .'e of Lower Canada, and , with ample capital. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 49 i For««t City BuslnMS College, Messrs. |Wes;.-velt & York, proprietors, corner Richmond Jand ,ving Streets.-— It is but of recent years that a :; proper and systematic code of instruction has been I drawn out for the edification of our young men and I women in business land commercial de- Ipartments. In this lline London has 'taken a strong in- v| itiative amongst the ^cities of the Domin- Si ion, and may justly ■:| claim to possess the i? model business training school of Canada, known as it he Forest City iBu sin ess College. IThe proprietors of ithis nowwell-known i/instilution located in -iLondon some six- jjteen months ago, Jtsince when they f have earned for their ;| institution a most * enviable reputation, ; while its popularitv - has steadily inc :^ed, a fact Sproved by tl %Btant access . ■^ew pupils. Mr. J. ■0iV. Westervelt, the ;|)rincipal of the es- klablishmenl, is a i|gentleman of wide |experience and jusi- ■iess habits, having iformerlybeen princi- pal and founder of the Business Collcgeconnected with the Baptist Literary College, Woodstock ; while for five years he was special teacher of book-keeping and Penmanship in the Brtntford city schools. Mr. J. ^*1. W. York, the secretary, was formerly with the ^w firm of Messrs. Wilson & Evans, Meaford, Ont. This gentleman is a teacher of eight years' experience, ind IS well versed in all commercial matters. Prior to locating in London, he was instructor in business >apers, correspondence, book-keeping, etc., at the Voodstock Business College. In addition to these wo gentlemen, Mr. G. M. Evans, a practical account int, IS in charge of the Junior Department ; Mr. H. r. Smith IS teacher of phonography and type-writing ; hile Mr. T. H. Luscombe, barrister, is lecturer on Jommercial law. The College is divided into several epartments — Junior, Intermediate and Senior-- iccupying separate rooms, general instruction being [iven in bookkeeping, business and ornamental pen- nanship, practical arithmetic, banking, business iractiM, commercial law, correspondence, shorthand, !tc. The training here given is u.seful to either sex, 10 matter what his or her occupation may be ; and lertain it is that those who have undergone the [raduating roHr=e M the Forest City Business Cuiiege, Hll, from that very fact, have the strongest credentials In seeking a position in a commercial or mercantile louse. Messrs. Westervelt and York are both ;ent emen of wide and enlightened views, and are iighly esteemed in business and social circles in the [Forest City. ,.7"^t ?•»♦■•''« Inve«tm«nt Assoolatlan (Llmitsd) : Office, Richmond Street.— Amon- the leading loan companies of London a place must be given to the Ontario Investment Association (Limited). Loans are efi'ected on real estate, municipal and Government debentures, in which line this Company conducts a large and widely extended business, As the Ontario Investment Association is largely de- pendent on sterling money for its funds, it absorbs by the sale of its sterling debentures a very large amount of British capital. The earnings for the year 1885 were $146,246,21 (;{:30,05O lis. iid.), I being equal to about 7% on the average amount invested. At the close of the same year th^ total assets of the Association were $2,413,958.39, of which $1,535,673.07 were loans on mortgages on real estate, $470,046.44 loans on debentu.-s, and $3?7.774-99 loans on mortgage companies' stocks. With regard to the negotiation of loans, the usual rule IS to advance fifty per cent, of the inspector's cash valuation, and on being satisfied as to the sufficiency of the security, loans are carried through promptly and at a reasonable sum. Mr. Henry Taylor, the energetic and efficient Manager, has all along displayed much zeal in the interests of the Association, and we are satisfied that no one mo.e competent could be found for the position. Follow- ing are the Board of Directors: Messrs. Charles Murray, President ; Samuel Crawford, Vice-Presi- dent J C. F. Goodhue, Jienj. Cronyn, W. R. Meredith, Q.C., M.P.F. ; F. A. Fitzgerald, Daniel Macfie, Henry Taylor, John Labatt, John Elliott. Isaiah Danks, Hugh Brodie. The .Solicitors are Messrs. Cronyn & Greenless ; Counsel, W R Mere- dith Esq., Q.C. M.P.P. The Bankers in Canada ore the Bank of London in Canada and the Federal fiO CITY OF LONDON Bank of Canada. In Great Britain the Bankers are the National Kank of Scotland, Limited ; and the General Agents in Great Britain, Messrs. I'aulin, Sorley & Martin, 26 George Sireet, Edinburgh. W. H. Bartraitit Banislcr, etc. — Tlioiigh dealing more .nnediatcly with commercial pursuits, it has been icemcd lit and proper that in this compre- hensive Work the legal profession should have due representation, for in no small degree is the fabric of commerce dependent on the constitution of the law. Amongst the well known .mil notable representatives of the learned profession of tlie law, is .VIr. W. H. Bartram. This gentleman, who «as born at Chel- tenham, GU)ucester.-.hire, Kiigland, commenced the Study of law willi Mr. 1'. T. Worthinglon, at Wind- sor, Ont., afterwards with Crown Attorney Hutchin- son, in London, and subsequently with Judge Klliolt. lie w.ns admitted as an attorney in 1871, and was called to tin Bar in tlio Kaster Term, 1871. lie then entered into paitnership with Mr. Charles Hutchinson, uniler the lirm title of Hutchinson & Bartram, which was dissolved in 1S74, when Mr. Bartram associated with him Mr. Frank Lo.e, the firia being Bartram & Love. In 1877 this partner- ship was dissolved, and Mr. Bartram has ' by (he above named Compary in this community i-; such, that in depicting the commercial and manu- facturing interests of London, it would be manifestly impossible to omit mention of an institution thuc adds so materially to the stability and representative enter- prises of this Dominion. Above all other companies doing business in life insurance in this l>ominion the Canada Life Assurance Company Stands preeminently forward. The operations of this institution extend through all parts of the Dominion, and the business transacted by it more than doubles that of any other two companies put together. The Canada Life Assurance Company was established in 1847, w''l' headquarters at Hamilton, and from itsinceptiontothr present time, the career of this Company under cartful conservative management has proved a successful one in the highest sense, as may be inferred from the faei that the capital and funds of the Company at the dal.j ol its hast report were over $8,ooo,oco, with an annual income of over $1,400,000. The head office- at Hamilton comprise one of the handsoinesi structures in the Dominion, nnd form the chief adornment of the " Ambitious City." The Canada Life issues policies on all approved systems, having a thoroughly sound financial basis, and, as in the ca.si- of assurance by ten annual payments for a policy payable at death, at rales which no rival company can beat. The Canada Life is essentially a national institution of which we may all be proud, and intending assurers, having the interest of our home establish- ments at heart, should without hesitation accept the liberal terms in insurance offered by the Company. The exec'itive officers are Mr. A. G. Ramsay, Presi- dent ; M . K. W. Gates, Vice-F'resident ; and Mr. K. Hills, Secretary ; while the list of directors embraces some of the most prominent, successful and well known business men and capitalists of the liominion, sufficient in itself to form a guarantee of success to any great enterprise. The London branch, witli offices at 435 Richmond Street, is under the supeiin- tendence of .Mr. J. Griffith Brewer, under whose able administration the business of the Company is well looked after in the " Korest City." Mr. Brewer, who is the youngest .son of the late Commander Thomas Brewer, R. N., was born in Cornwall, England, in 1838 ; he was educated at Hurst-Pierpoint College, and prior to coining to this country he was sixteen years with the European Assurance Co., of London, England. He has now been with the Canada Life since 1870. He is a gentleman highly popular and respected in business and social circles, and maks an able representative for the Company with whic h he is associated. tinned his extensive practice alone. He is a Com- ,. ?^ Klrohmer, Bill Poster, Rooms 13 and 14 missioner in Ontario for taking affid.ivits to be used ?'"'""g ^ Block.— There is a decided nrt in adverii in Manitolia, and also a Notary Public. He holds i '"^- "*"'' ^"'T' popular medium for attracting public the position of Registrar of the Law Department of f!!'"'!"" "^ , °' '"" VO^^"'S- 'n the posting of the Western University j he was Reeve for London West for three years, and is now Solicitor for that Corporation. Mr. Bartram has been President of the St. George's Society, of London, and Las' August, when the North A nerican St. George's Union held its Convention in London, he was elected first Vice- President of the Jnion, to hold office until the next mei-tir.jT of \Y,r- ronvenlion in rhikulciphia. The London Fue Press published a likeness of Mr. Bartram and other officers. Oanada LIta As«Hrane« Oe., 385 Richmond Street, j.. G. Brewer, agent.— The position occupied bills there is also an art, and a wide field for industry. The old and reliable bill poster of London is Mr. Frank Kirchnier, who controls all the prominent bill boards in the city, and has under him an eHicieni staff of assistants, who in a remarkably short space of time will have the desired bills pasted in all con- spicuous parts of the city. Mr. Kirchmer occupies offices at 13 and 14 Sirong's Block. Dundas .Strett. and established his business in 1882. He was fir merly connected with the firm of Messrs. Manville S Brown, auctioneers and commission merchants, ol this city, and at one time carried on an extensive dray business. Mr. Kirchmer is an old resident "f this city, and is well known in Lcndon. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 51 impary in this community the commercial and manu idon, it would be manifestly jn of an institution tha^ adds ity and representative enter Above all other companies trance in this Dominion the mipany Stands preeminently s of this institution extern Jominion, and the business an doubles that of any oth( ether. The Canada Lid s established in 1847, w''li , and from its inception to th( this Company under cartful ; has proved a successful one lay be inferred from the faoi i of the Company ai the dal over $a,ooo,oco, with an ,400,000. The head office one of the hand.soinesi inion, and form the chief itioui City." The Canad, approved systems, having 1 basis, and, as in the case ual payments for a police es which no rival coinpanv Life is essentially a national ,y all be proud, and intending; SSI of our home establish itbout hesitation accept thi ofiered by the Company, : Mr. A. (j. Ramsay, I'resi Vice-President; and Mr. K. ie list of vlirectors embraces incut, successful and wtl capitalists of the Dominion, ■m a guarantee of succes The London branch, witl jtreet, is under the supeiin- 1 rirewer, under whose able .'ss of the Company is well St City." Mr. Krewer, who e late Commander Thomas in Cornwall, England, in I Ilurst-I'ierpoint College, is country he was sixteen Assurance Co., of London, :en with the Canada Life itleman highly popular and X social circles, and makes the Company with which 11 Poster, Rooms 13 and 14 i a decided .irt in adverlis ledium for attracting public osting. In the posting of nd a wide Held for industry, poster of London is Mr, itrols all the prominent bill las under him an efticient » remarkably short space of l1 bills pasted in all con- '. Mr. Kirchmer occupies ig's Wock. Dundas Street. ess in 1882. Me was fi^r firm of Messrs. Manville & . commission merchants, ol e carried on an extensive imer is an old resident i;f in in Lcndon. I Tcekabsrry ft WIcmor*, Manufacturers and niporte-sof Harness, Saddles, Trunks, Valises, etc., Wholesale and Retail, 356 Richmond Street.— Man wes so much, both in the way of business and Ueasure, to that noble animal the horse, that any hdustry which has for its object the supplying of the lorse with harness, saddles or trappings for his letter utilization, should surel> be regarded in the ■ Ight of a public benefactor. At least in a compre- ' lensive work of this nature, dealing with the manu- Icturcs and industries of our country, due recognition %ust be paid to this important enterprise. Amongst hose prominently engaged in this branch of industry 'he " Forest City ' the firm of Messrs. Tackaberry Wigmore must be regarded as essentially a repre- ntativeone. This establishment dates its inception ck to 1856, when it was first founded by Mr A. lOughrey, till in 1867 he associated with him Mr. t'illiam Tackaberry, trading under the firm name of oughrey A Tackaberry. In October, 1S84, the ■St named letircd, and Mr. Tackaberry continued carry on the business under the old title till this ;ar, when Mr. A. S. Wigmore was admitted into .irtiiership, the constitution of the firm then being lackaberry and Wigmore. The stock, which is a irge and complete one, includes harness, saddlery, runks, whips, bags, valises and horse clothing of a iperior <|uahty, a specialty being ni.'.de of Whips, mple trunks and cases. This firm import exteii- vely English saddles and bridles and riding whips r all kinds, all of the best make and from the lead- jg manufacturers. The trarses and carts being kept for that purpose. In Idition to coal Messrs. Bowman cS: Co, also nandle -ge niantities of wood and coke, and contrac" supplies of sewer pip..-s and -r.-ments. It takes 30 cars to transport their yearly freight to London Tket alone. Their yards are located at 242, 2,^3 Id 247 Baihurst Street, and are connected with the llway by switches. Mr. William Bowman, the nor partner of the firm, is a native of Liverpool, igland, while his son was born in London, England. Both gentlemen are well known in the city, and are highly respected in both busin;;ss and social com- munities. Mr. W-llinm Bowman is also President of the Ccnada Chemical Company, whose extensive works are on Rectory Street. Orant Housa, 280,^, 282 and 284 Dundas Street, J. C. Grant, proprietor.— Amor.g the hotels r.f this city there are none enjoying a higher reputation for the embodiment of all those essentials to a first-class house tl..iii that of the Grant Mouse, situated on Dundas Street, near Wellington Street. Eligibly and convenienily located, within a short distance of the wholesale and retail trade centres of the city, the Orant Mouse alTorils to visii.irs and olhei inil'ice- menls which cinnot be cxexlkd by any other hou.se in the city. It is a subslanlial brick building five stones in height, and, from an architectural point of 'lew, presents an imposing appearance. On the first lioor is the office, dining room, reading and writing rooms, large sample rooms, a barber's shop, and well apipointed bar. On the second Ikjor are public and private parl(jrs, and roe ,« utiu. The remaining floors are occupied by sleepingapartments.andprovide accommodalion foi fivim sixty to seventy guests • they are well lighted, ventilattd and heated by steal '1, and furnished in the most complete and elegant manner, the furniture and upholstery being of modern design and finish. The bedrooms are especially large and lofty. The dining room has ample seating capacity, and the aasttie is under the supervision of competent and experienced assistants. The building covers a large aioa, and is fitted up with all modem conven- iences and improvements, including steam-heatinp apparatus, baths, telepiione, gas and electric lightf A free bus meets all tr..,ns, this establishment being the only one in the dty which provides this conven- ience. The Orant Mouse dates its inception as a hotel to April of l,.st year ; since which time it hr.s rapidly grown in public favor, and now enjoys a wide patron- age and an enviable reputation. Mr. (irant, the genial proprietor of the house, is an old hotel man, and has had a large experience in public life. Me was for many years the proprietor of the Clarence Mouse in this city. The rates of this hotel are one aoiiar per ■ .ly, with special terms to boaiders. To ' ijitors as well ,is to residents in London this house ohers pecular attractions in the way of home comforts and attention. Mr. Grant is a native of Ireland, and IS deservedly popular with all classes, p-ssessing a thorough familiarity with all the details and require- ments of the business necessary for sucC' ss. 52 CITY OF LONDON PatKIOk Ci Mobonald. Merchant Tailors and Gents' Furnishings, 393 Richmond Street.— A most necessary institution in all communities is a first-class and thoroughly reliable tailoring establishment. In this line London is well represented ; amongst the leading and most fashion- I able houses is that of • Messrs. Pethick & Mc- I Donald, who have ob- Itained an enviable repu- jtation for neat and Isuperior styles and fits lingentlemen'sgarmenls. I They occupy large prem- jises at 393 Richitjond I Street, where they carry la large stock of piece Igoods, embracing cloths land all latest s'.yles of I fabrics for gentlemen's ■ coats, pants, vests or Isuits ; and being thor- loughly experienced in It his department, tl ?ir j patrons are guaranteed I neat and perfect fits in jail cases. They employ J only experienced assist- lants, so that first-cla^s [workmanship is one of [their leading character- 'istics. These excel- lencies have given to them the best class of trade in this city, their annual business being a very large one. This business was established by ihe present firm in 1879 ; they keep none but the best of goods, importing French, English, Irish and Scotch cloths and tweeds, as well as having on hand a very large stock of the be.«t Canadian tweeds. Messrs. Pethick A McDonald also deal in all kinds of gents' furnish- ing goods, and make a specialty of shirts to order. Gentlemen will here find every article needed for the complete equipment of a wardrobe, and all goods are of superior (juality and make. Of the members of this firm Mr. Pethick is a native of England, while Mr. McDonald was born in Nova Scotia. The Federal Life AeeuranoeiCo., W. H. Rae, Agent, Masonic Temple. — Insurance may now be regarded as an absolute necessity, lioth in fire and life, for every right thinking business man, and it only behooves the would-be assurer to satisfy himself of the stability of the company with which he pur- poses insuring. Amongst the insurance institutions which in the present progressive age have deviated from the lines of the old level premium plan, must be mentioned the Federal Life, of Hamilton. This Company bases its insurance on what is known as the Homans Plan, as devised, after careful examina- tion and deduction, by Mr. Sheppard Homans. The guarantee capital is 8700,000, while the sura of $54,633 i, deposited with the Government for the security of the policy-holders, thus affording the insured ample protection. The chief features of the flomnns Plan nrp : (1) positive insurance; (2) it allows the insured to retain in his own business the large sums required for reserves on the level premium system ; (3) the insurance is obtained Ci. a purely mutual plan at its actual demonstrated cost. Since it went into operation, it has received the hearty approval and support of many of the leading citizens in all sections where offices have been established In addition to the system of paying insurance in ca^e of death, the Company also constitutes a safely or guaranty f^und. The insurance reserve is ascertained upon precisely the same principles as those employee in ascertaining the reserve liability upon other lilt insurance contracts. Its table of rates is carefully prepared upor 1 basis enabliilg it to meet every [ promise made, and not merely for the purpose o( getting insurance and trusting to luck for the future, ! Its reserve gives it all the elements of strenyih ' claimed by high rate companies. An entrance ami examination fee is charged on membership (payablt only once), in addition to a small advance premium Subsequent payments lo renew and extend the insur- ance will be $3 for each $1,000 insured, each ye.ii for expenses, and mortuary premiums, not to exccel twelve in any one year, at the rate set opposite the actual age, as shown in table, which at 25 is only Si, and at 40, $1.31. These mortuary premiums anil expenses charges may be paid quaiterly or half yeaily, and are adjusted at each renewal in accordance will, the actual mortality experienced by the Company, Mr. Sheppard Homans, the author of this plan, is well known in insurance circles throughout this ccm tinent. He was eighteen years actuary of the "Mutual Life," the largest life insurance companv in the world, and is consulting actuary for a number of Canadian and American companies. The agcn. for this Company in London is Mr. \V. H. Rae. a gentleman well versed in insurance business, and one who will be pleased to give intending insurers even information concerning his institution, by which thtv may obtain assurance at greatly reduced rates. T. Breitton, Furniture, 385 and 387 Talbot Si, — In the list of industries in the " Forest City" tha of furniture takes a prominent position, and among> the houses engaged in this branch of business that c: Mr. J. Brenton is entitled to due notice and recogni tion. Whether an intt nding housekeeper may re quire a large or small quantity of goods in this line, tlu establishment of Mr. Brenton can always be dependc on to ^ive the utmost satisfaciion. The premise occupied by this gentleman are located at 385 and 3S; Talbot Street, and comprise two large and spacioui establishments three stories in height, fully stockti with a great variety of air ,n indispensable articit of furniture and upholstCi, ■ goods, which combii- use, comfort and adornment to the home. In tin large and diversified stock may be found comnKS and extension tables, parlor and chamber suite- centre tables, dressing cases, buffets, lounges, an every description of upholstered goods. This hou! is also prepared to manufacture furniture tj order and guarantee it exactly according to the specilie requirements. In addition to furniture Mr. Brenio: also keeps a large and varied assortment of stoves the most popular and favorite makes, thoroughh reliable and economical. This business dates ii^ inception back to some seventeen years ago, and it 1 entirely due to the personal energy and enterprise ( Mr. Brenton that this establishment now enjoys - wide a popularity. This gentleman is a native 1 England, and has been a resident of this country fe: nineteen years. On lirst landing he engaget'l 1; agricultural work, and by hisindomitableperseverann he has raised himself step by step into his presen ; position. The history of Mr. Brenton fully exem])li rtes the career opened to any young man who, liks him, follows the same path in industry and integrity REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN jffices have been established m of paying insurance in case y also constitutes a safely ot isurance reserve is ascertain^ : principles as those employ* :rve liability upon other lilt its table of rales is carefully enabliilg it to meet evtrv 't merely for the purpose o( usting to luck for the futun-. 11 the elements of strength mpanies. An entrance ami jecl on membership (payahlt to a small advance premium 3 renew and extend the insur- ,ch $i,ooo insured, each ytai lary premiums, not to exciLi; at the rate set opposite th.; table, which at 25 is only ¥1, ;se mortuary premiums aiu: : paid quaiterly or half yeaily, I renewal in accordance with perienced by the Company, i, the author of this plan, is ! circles throughout this ccjii iteen years actuary of the gest life insurance conipanv suiting actuary for a numlicr ican companies. The ageir. ^don is Mr. W. H. Kac. a 1 insurance business, and cme live intending insurers even his institution, by which thty greatly reduced rates. lure, 385 and 387 Talbot .'^1. ;s in the " Forest City" tha ninent position, and amongs: lis branch of business that i: ed to due notice and recogni . iding housekeeper may re mtilyofgoods in this line, the :nton can always be depends sati.sfaciion. The premise- lan are located at 385 and j8; prise two large and spacioui jries in height, fully stoclin ilr .'t indispensable articit teif- goods, which combiii ment to the home. In tliii ock may be found comnidr, parlor and chamber suite- cases, buffets, lounges, .uk lolstered goods. This hoiis; lufacture furniture tj order y according to the specilitv ion to furniture Mr. Brenioi aried assortment of stoves favorite makes, thorough!; d. This business dates ii- eventeen years ago, and it t )nal energy and enterprise ( establishment now enjoys s^ is gentleman is a native 1 1 resident of this country fo: rst landing he engaged hisindomitable perseveranci tep by step into his preser. f Mr. Brenton fully exempli 3 any young man who, liks ith in industry and integrity 68 ^mefwi c •?•; f^°""''" f""^ Machinist, I surrounding neighborhood, they can supply them- .lames Street.-So far from merely preseming a ! selves with everything needful (and at the same time .mpilat.on of sta istics and condensed facts showing ! of the best and most reliable quXy for a Toor tin^ .je resources and business status of London and this 1 outfit at the well known and old 7JnbLh,.y?,^ feslern portion of the Province, it is considered com- 1 of Messrs J Gu d & Son Much of the succe^o^f ktible wuh the nature of this work to review in ! the sportsman, no mat™ in X department he .tail those enterpnses wh.oh exert especial influence j engages, is due to his being provTded, if A>r hoot n^ ^on the industrial and commercial standing of this with reliable cuns rifles and ammnnim !„ if f*^' rty and Province. It will be found upon examination I fishing, with trus^worthrtacSr wi.riM n^^ r this work that London is not deficient in that dis- auuliances. Th f ^^.L '" . L.^,^^^^^^^^^^^^ "J^^^" this work that London is not deficient in that dis iclively western spirit of enterprise and progress ihich ha? done so much to develop the resources of lis country. The important iron foundry of Messrs. Darvill & Co. was founded by the senior partner . the firm in 1859, and was by him conducted as an idividual enterprise till 1883, when it assumed its resent constitution. The premises of the Company ■e located on Thames .Street, and conprise a large id spacious two-storied building, v here some 30 inds are steadily employed the year round in the lanufacture of steam engines of all -si/ps, steam ireshing machines, saw mills, tile and bi . machines improved pattern, horse powers, straw cutters and der mills. Castings of all sorts are made to order, id repairing is promptly attended to. Modern (vilization owes much to the art of melting and cast- .Jg of metals. It is -impossible to estimate the tUnount of labor and capital, as well as material, saved the substitution of cast iron and other metal work the place of wrought metal. The enterprise of r. Darvill has built up a very importi.nt concern, f^hich takes a justly prominent rank amongst the iustries of the city. The foundry possesses a full d ample steam power system, with all modern )pliances and conveniences f, r the efficient and tompl discharge oi the comprehensive work here tecuted. The trade of the house is widely extended, products having a national reputation for their tcellence and durability. With an experience of ire than a quarter of a century, and an honorable isiness career, Mr. Darvill, the head of this firm, lids a prominent position among the manufacturers London. Special mention must be made of the iproved brick and tile machine they manufacture. Id which has proved to be the best combined brick Id tile machine now in use. The tiles made by it perfectly smooth and straight, and have a distinct .vantage over those made by any other. The [McClosky Separator" made by this firm has also ■wide reputation, possessing distinct and prominent itures from others used for a similar purpose. Mr \rvill the senior member of the firm, is a native England; hi.s son, Mr. D. VV. D.rvill, who ISS2 was admitted into partnership, is a native of ;s country appliances. This business was established in 1842 by the late Mr. J. Gurd, who was succee. he has also been I'resident of the St. .^r, drew's Society ; and is now the incumbi 1, of the presidency of the Undertakers' .V-.^, ciation of Canada. Bon Ton Livery, Robert Heusio; Wellington Street. — It is essential that in city of London's proportions and importai'.i; livery establishments should be well rejic .sented. Happily, a number of such, alik creditable to the city and the proprietii- are here, and prominent among them is ih well-known " Hon Ton Livery," Wellini: ton Street, of which Mr. Robert HeusK is the proprietor. The Bon Ton is well know: in sporting circles, and to the better class of cii; zens who are in the habit of patronizing such e- . lablishments. The building occupied as the livir is a substantial brick structure, being the fiiio- of the kind in London, and the stables are well ;ii pointed with all modern conveniences. There m: twenty-five horsses altogether, and fifty vehicles i every description. The horses are always in fir- class condition, being always well kept, spirited, ai o( a stylish gait, among the number being the ci It brated Lady Heuslon, which has made an admiriibi^ record, having won the one and a quarter mile tl: race and the two and a half miles steeple chase c the London Newmarket track in October of la- year. The horses are generally well-bred, splen.li roadsu is, and here are to be found the best matclie pairs of horses in London. The carriages, etc., an of the latest make, and have always a fresh appear ance ; and Mr. Heuston, who is very popular an extensively patronized, is ever courteous and obliging and endeavors to anticipate the wants of the public. Hi ArSOOtt ([ Co., Tanners, Market Square. - .^n important enterprise amongst our national incui- tries is that of a tannery, and in this line Londo: contains some leading houses, amongst which thai t Messrs. R. Arscott & Co. is deserving of all recr>i;n; lion as a thoroughly repre.sentative establishmon This business dates its inception back to som: iwenty-live years ago, during which lime the traiiei the house has surely and steadily increased. Messrs Arscott & Co. do a general business as tanners, whit they are also manufacturers of lard and neat's-foot oi! and dealers in hides, .skins, wools, tallow, bones, ett This establishment compares favorably with others t KEPRESENTATIVK BUSINESS MEN 56 ng to the flat below is ihc ough material is prepared l( 1 now we are in the vicini! nd drying kiln, in the rear - ler yard, forming a winj; i 60 feet, devoted to such stu ^ escelsior, etc. ; in fact, evcrv lolstering work. The wh.l )un(I covered is 300x60 firi urally be expected, this tim arge trade, and take the 1l:i trade. Every arliclt tiirni.' teed, and quality, price ,111 , we know of no better fuinj nent with which to trade tli..; Ferguson * .Sons. Mr. Jci': ; founder, who has been ,1 interests of I'le public as i- wn business, was for sevci:. rman of London, dischargm, that position involved in ; rtiality and disinlerestedn^.■^- een President of the St. .\r, y ; and is now the incumln 1, ncy of the Undertakers' .\sv ada. LIvsry, Robert Heuslnr Sreet. — It is essential that in n's proportions and importa:u; hments .should be well re]iif pily, a number of such, alik the city and the proprictnr. prominent among them is ih ' Hon Ton Livery," Wellini; ' which Mr. Robert Heusii le Kon Ton is well know: to the better class of cii: labit of patronizing such e- ilding occupied as the liver structure, being the fim- and the stables are well ;ii :n conveniences. There an gether, and fitly vehicles i e horses are always in fir- Iways well kept, spirited, ar g the number being the ci le vhich has made an admirabh one and a quarter mile ll.: half miles steeple chase n: et track in October of la- generally well-bred, splendii to be found the best matclie on. The carriages, etc., atr have always a fresh appoat n, who is very popular ai: s ever courteous and obliging )ate the wants of the public Ihe same line in western Ontario, their returns .show- Brig that their work is duly and well appreciated. fTheir oils have also a wide reputation, and the gener- al business of this old and reliable firm is in every department on a most satisfactory footing, while in iatisfying the demands of a large portion of the con- fcumers of leather, Messrs. R. Arscolt & Co. have found p. congenial avocation. The constitution of Shis lirm is made up of Messrs. ]. U. Elliott and K. iAricolt ; both these gentlemen are natives of Eng- land, and are widely known and respected in this lection of the country. C. A. Taylor, liookseller. Stationer, etc., 180 lundas Street.— In all the wide range of industrial lursuits there is not a more interesting occupation [han that of the bookseller, upon which the education M the masses and the enlightenment of the citizens *f this country in a large manner drpend. Mr. E. *. Taylor, the proprietor of this enterprise, started it |n the year 1858, and by the use of the most effective tnd energetic business methods has succeeded in udding up a trade connection of which he may justly *e proud, and one which ranks as the leading estab- *shment of its kind in London. Mr. Taylor's late Premises were located on Richmond Street, ahove 'f)undas, but the increasing demands of his business necessitated his removal to larger quarters. As a ' tesult he has recently moved to 180 Dundas Street, S'here he makes use of a large store, 18 x too feet iii Mnnensions, which is fully stocked with works of the lost popul.ir authors, magazines, periodicals and teneral literature, all of a high class and order, which hclude c'.issical, biographical, historical, scientific [nd artistic volumes, as well as works of fiction, ro- 'lance, poetry and religion, all offered at remarkably '■ >w figures. Mr. Taylor also carries a complete line r stationery, plain, fancy and commercial paper, as rell as blank books of all kinds. The leading news- ' ipers can alw.iys be obtained here, and foreign ones • order. Mr. Taylor is a native of Eaton, in the province of Quebec, but has been a resident of this fty for28 years. He is a gentleman of energetic !id accomplished business habits, and prompt and iliable in all transactions. , Tanners, Market Square.- ; amongst our national indii- •y, and in this line Londn: ouses, amongst which thai 1 o. is deserving of all recogii; epresentative establishmon ts inception back to soni uring which lime the traiioc 1 steadily increased. Messrs iral business as tanners, whi!: ers of lard and neat's-foot oil ns, wools, tallow, bones, dt pares favorably with others i: St. NIeholas Hotol, Carling Street, H. Pop im, proprietor.— Probably there is no city in Canada 'hich is better supplied with hotels and restaurants lan the city of London ; they are to be found on rery hand, and there is nothing which adds more to ic prestige of the place than its accommodation for isitors and others. Amongst the restaurants of the ty one stands pre-eminently forward, and is a loroughly representative establishment in this line he St. Nicholas Hotel, of which Mr. Henry Pop- am IS proprietor, has a wide reputation ; it is cen- ally and eligibly locateil, and is deservedly popular nth merchants, clerks and professional gentlemen nd the travelling public, who appreciate the advan- igcs of first-class meals, served in neat and attractive '^j u '^^^ '""'"S ''^" '^ '^"^'' "P '" the best style, nd has a seating capacity for some fifty guests I leing conducted upon the European plan, with meals 3 tall hours, there is no limit to the number of guests ■i^ho are daily accommod.TteH, The bar is starkrd ■ith the finest brands of imported and domestic 'ines and liquors, beer, ale, etc., and the a4tsi»i, nder the management of competent assistants, is not :celled by any similar establishment, and as a result ir. Popham enjoys a wide patronage. This hotel id restaurant has been under the management of the present proprietor since 1882, though in this line Mr. Popham has had a varied experience, having formerly conducted the Club Chambers in Toronto. •Mr. Popham is a native of England, and is thor- oughly versed in all th2 details and requirements of the business in which he is engaged, while he is one of the most genial and popular of hosts. O. B. Oravos, Interior Decorations, Art Goods, Mirrors, Window Furnishings, Wall I'apcrs, Horders, etc., etc.. 222 Dundas Street.- Wall papers, borders and ceiling decorations form an essential in every home ; hence an industry dealing in this line of goods IS one of general in- terest. In this branch i~ of trade we have a thoroughly represent- ative house in that of .Mr. O. 15. Graves, wl.o does a live busi- ness as an importer of wall papers, bord ers, ceiling decora tions, windowshades, spring rollers, etc. Whether considered , as an industrial art or as a branch of com- J mercial pursuit, this ._ _ ,_-j^ , -|— ,-,-,- - ■ business is of sufficient importance to call for a favor- able notice in a work of this kind. This establish- ment ! many years with the lint ;e stock carried is import of the globe, and embrare le trade of a retail driigt;^: .ctured by the firm here, siu! inctures, citrate of magne nd at Montreal. A speci; . > class goods and druggist- . iment in the west such a- a boon to the trade, as tin vc ; and the imported gr. •:'. rms can be arrived at special!; de. The premises are ver;. of 120 feet and three storie- is devoted to manufacturir; REPRKSKNTATIVK BISINKSS MEN 57 f W. Halle & Co., Importers 0/ I'iaiiolurtes, Caljin- «t Organs and General Musical .Merchandise, 5 and * .Masonic Temple liuildings.— As an authority on ^inusic and musical instruments, Mr. W. Halle occupies a pre-eminent jiosition in western Ontario. He «C(|uircd his rudimentary knowledge of musical instruments in London, England, and coming out to •Canada in 1S66, -opened a large music store in Chatham, Ont. Four years afterwards he removed to the "Forest City," and has since been prominently dentilied with every musical event of any importance ■i|n London. With a thoroughly pra- lical and scientific knowledge of the construction of the piano, he com- ^mes the accomplishments of the musical artist. He as always taken an active interest in the London hilharmonic Society, of which he is the Treasurer, t goes without saying, therefore, that the musical slrnments in which .Messrs. W. Halle & Co. deal list be of superior excellence. They are the sole ents here for Newcombe, of Toronto, and Hallett Cumston, Boston. The Newconibes, it is need- sss to say, are patronized by the best piano artists in "anada, these pianos being noted for their reliable instruction, their bell-like tone, with a perfect re- i •eating check action. Referring to an exhibit of I Jppwcnmhe ni.nnos at the Colonial and Irii'.ian Kvhi- ' tion, no less an authority than Henrv .Morley, of I e Royal Academy of Music, London, said that they are, without doubt, as fine specimens of pianos as have ever seen. For such pianos to be introduced our concert rooms in Great Britain will indeed be treat in store." Mr. Charles T Corke, Associate! Royal Acad einy of .Music, London, also said, " I am extremely pleased with all the New- combe piano- fortes I tried atlliet^'olonial and Indian Exh i bit ion. Both tone and touch are c h a rini n g." These pianos secured I he sil- ver medal at the New Or- leans Exposi- tion in compe- tition with the leading mak- ers of the world. Hal- lett it Cums- ton have been li u f o le the ubiic for 50 y ears, a n <1 have won an c-iiviable repu- tation. Mes- srs. Halle & Co. are also agents fr- C. 1-. Thomas, I lamilton, 1). W, Karn & Co., Wood- stock, and W. Dougherty & Co., makers whose instru- mon'-^ are well known and highly reputed. Messrs. W. Halle & Co. conduct the leading piano business in London, and their instruments are sought after by the best musicians for recitals, while their warerooms are u.'td for rehearsing their music. Kdward Do la Hooke, City Passenger and Ticket Agent, 3 Masonic Temple.— The railroad facilities of Canada are now liecoming so rapidiv developed, that London, as an iinjiortant point on' several lines, is brought into direct communication with every pait of the Dominion as well as of the United States, and thus there is a big field of enterprise for the ticket agent. The bustle and crowds at railway stations often prevent a traveller getting specific information as Ui the best and cheapest route to go in the event of a long journey, where several changes may be necessary ; tl,ii> it is that the ticket agent, in the <|uietude of hi- office, is able to furnish every infor- mation and directions, while he is also enabled u, issue tickets at the lowest rales. In this line of busi ncss .Mr. Edward De la Hooke is popularly known, he i having been for nearly 20 years in tl service of the Great Western Railway of Canada ,d for over 12 years .".f th.^t^ j-j.-lud ticket clcik at the staljoii here. He IS the city passenger and ticket agent of the Grand Trunk Railway, and issues single and return tickets to all stations on the Grand Trunk system ; and through tickets to all points in Canada, the Lnited States and Europe. He is agent for the Curard, Inman, White Star, Dominion, and other 58 CITY OF LONDON lines of oceiin steamers, all well known and favorite Atlantic liners. Mr. Di' hi lliuike is iil>u ageni fur Thomas Cook ivi .Son's Kiiropean and American tours, and those contemplating a journey, no matter to what point, cannot do better than consult this gentleman ; by so doint; they wil' assuredly he money in pocket, and will also have the satisfaction of know in); they are travelling <.n the best and most ilirecl route. Mr. I)e la Hook is a native of Knt;land, was educated at St. J(jhu ^ ' ollege, llurslpierpoint, 111(1 came to Canada in January, 1 8(14, bearing letters to Mr. Ssvinyaid, the then (ieneral Manager of the Great Western Railway, who at once gave him a position in his own ollice. .Since his residence here Sir. I)e la Hooke has gained the conlidence and esteem of a large circle of friends in social and busi- ness life. He is a I'.ist Master of the Ma.sonic frater- nity, and a past President of the St. CJeorge's Society. W> H. Heard field of operaticpn is confineii. Since its foundation this Company has enjoyed a large business, which it has regularly maintained, 3 fact which cannot be said of all companies at the present time. This institution is conducted under a board of directors, two of whom retire annually in rotation, but are eligible for re-election, the policv holders, according to the amount of Iheir premiums, having a certain number of votes. The first managn of this thriving Company was Mr. James Johnson, who in turn was succeeded by Mr. P. K. IJoyle, thi present manager, a gentleman of wide experience in tire assurance, and whose able administration of tht Company's affairs have given every satisfaction tn tho.se concerned in this enterpri.se. Mr. Hoyle is a native of Ireland, but has luen a resident here fut over thirty year.^, during which time he has gained the confidence and esteem of all. inust be ranked Messrs. W. 11. Heard & Co. The gentlemen constituting the membership of this firm have been engaged in their present business for the last live or six years, during which time they have gained the confidence of all for whom they have fuHilicd oidcrs, while they have also been engaged in executing the plumbing, steam-fitling and sanitary arrangements of some of the leading liuildings and private houses of the "Forest City." Their estab- lishmct is located on King Street, near to Richmond, where ..ley conduct a large business as manufacturers Ontario Oar and Foundry Co., London.- Foremost among the industries of London is tliv carried on by the Ontario Car and Foundry to This immense concern was established in 1871, beiiif j originally conducted under thi style of the Ontario Car Company and London Car Wheel Compaiiv The area of ground covered by the car works aii casting and wheel foundries is some sixteen acre and the number of hands employed is 275 Moti.i power is supplied by engines aggregating l6o-hiii-t power. Every facility incident to the particuiai industry carried on is embraced within the worlo, the tools and machinery being of the most modrrc kind. The Company has capacities and facilities fi : turning out eight freight cars on an average per day, and sixteen passenger coaches per year. Every n i in Canada has lieen ecpiipped in part or in full by ihb Company, including the Canadian Pacific Railw.u. the Grand Trunk, the Can.ida Southern (now tiir Michigan Central), the Northern & North-VVcstein, the Toronto, Grey * liruce (now amalgamated will the Canadian Pacific), the Whitby & Port Perry, the Intercolonial, the (^)uebec & Lake St. John, theQuebec Central, the Western Counties, Halifax A Cajx Hreton. The cars manufactured by this Company. HU8INKS.S MKN apiTovi'd systems nf heating, vani?c(l rangu Imikrs nnu lUs, Icail tra|)S anM |>ipin|^. s offlll kinds ; lietr t-ngino Jow rttlectors, glulies aiir ny other articles needed Un : adiirnnienl of every honiL osl comprehensive one, an.! ittom prices. In this liri^ a recognized leading an^ 1 builders aiul others mav lence of tliuir work. .\Ir inada ; he is a thorough!) igineer in every deparlnien! il PIra Insurano* Oo., 386;^ Richm)nd .Street, ancc companits doing luisi one, but the solidity of an its piomptness in paying; I point. In this respect the forms the subject of thi> prominence and recognition and reputation it enjoy^. .blisli.,d in 1867 as purely Ijeine at 3864 Kichnionil icies throughout Ontario, u. of operation is confined. s Company has enjoyed a has regularly maintained, ,1 lid of all (-'ompanies at the uition is conducted under .1 of whom retire annually in for reelection, the polic; amount of their premium*, of votes. The first manayr; ,■ was Mr. lames Johnson, led by Mr. P. I'. Hoyle, ili. :eman of vvi„• ■itrictly in accordance with specitications, each , ■ %ay company having their own standard and issui .^ Iheir own specifications. It is a fact worthy of note .ttiat the manufacture of railway cars is an industry the ■Aiost comprehensive of any, touching .-.s it does upon *very department of trade in the Dominion, among ij'hich might be mentioned lumber, bar iron, pig iron fboth for castings and car wheels), nails, hardware, Jtoints, oils, varnishes, plush, canvas, hair, springs fad carpets. Mr. Thomas .Muir is the competent Ceneral Manager of this concern, with which he has l|een associated since it^ inception. He is a gentle- •tian of large experience in the manufacture of railway ^^rs, and is thoroughly con^ersant with every detail. ants are to be found many whose tastes lire at once Correct and re- fined. There is, therefore, a tempt ing field here fui the musical mer- chant whose >toek tiears the stamj) of merit, and whose iiputation as an authority cannot be qiiesticjiied. I n Londcjn there .ire several large music ware moms, but forenio,! amongst them .,11 is that of ^^^ — " Mr. Charles K. i.„ . I . Colwell, esta b- h? /.r^ "",'"" >■'••"' "G"' The excellence of ms 'Ck has long since secured (or him a name Chaa. r. Oolwall, Importer of and Dealer in Musical Instruments and Musical Merchandise, 171 ©undas Street.— It was once the boast of continental Europe, and of Germany in jiarticular, that we— the English, wherever we might be— were dependent toon them for our musical creations and our musical istruments. Europe was the birthplace of Handel hd Mozart, of Beethoven and .Mendelssohn, and of |her great composers. The musical instrumen's hich held the professional world bya kind of involun- (ry fascination were made there, and the most fcinent critics of musical productions were nursed fid the inspirations of "Vaterland." A new era s dawned on the English-speaking race, and wirh *e claim fresh ac(|uisitions. England and America, and when we name the latter we necessarily include t British portion of this continent— can now com- Re against the whole world in musical creations U in musical instruments. The " Eorest Ciiy " is ►-ell known musical centre, and among its inhabit- seu ) ! to none, embracing as it does musical instru- I men ., and musical merchandise of all kinds, amonc iwlii . may be mentioned pianos and organs by the I tcjt makers, violins of all sizes, styles and colors, varying in price from $1.00 to $1,000.00, includine he famous Stradiv irius and Amati violins; rnitars banjos, accordeons, concertinas, melodeons, mouth organs, etc. Mr. Colwell handles the "Emerson." Dominion, and " Knabo " pianos, in addition to others; but et these suffice as samples of the heavier class of goods kept in stock. The " Emerson " piano is. without a doubt, as fine an instrument of its kinil as is manufactured on this continent. It is noted for its fullness and roundness of tone, and for Its durability. .Mr. Colwell is an extensive importer, and buys for cash, the benefit of which he extends to his patrons. Mr. Colwell occupies two Hats, the lower one being too feet deej). The wareroom, which 1.S on the ground fioor, is fitted up with much taste after the traditional manner of a music hou>o, the walls being almost covered with portraits and engrav- ings of famous composers, actors, actresses, and musical a,-(is/a. We have seen no better music wareroom m Canada, and " ColwelPs Popular Music House has become a house'.iold word all over Ontario. The second fiat is in two divisions, being devoted to rehearsals an'' music teaching. Professor Baumann, of Hamill v and Professor Zinger of Brantford, give weekly le.s.sons, \hc one on the violin, and the oiher on the guitar and banjo. The piano and other instruments are taught as well Mr Colwell handles also the "White" sewing machine' than which there is none belter in the market. It is guaranieed to last a lifetime, and its range of work excels that of any other. There are several hundred thousands of these machines now in u.se, and Mr Colwell enjoys a large trade in them. Mr. Colwell (luring the past sixteen years, has been prominently \ Identified not only with leading musical events here, j but with municipal and other important interests of ! the city as well. His trade is the largest west of Toronto, which he has built up entirely him.self and his career affordr. nn .-..-rllent example of what pluck and energy can accomplish under adverse circnm- stances and against keen competition. Prank Ooopar, Photographer, 169, 171 and 173 Dundas Street. -To produce satisfactorv and pleas- ing pictures requires skill, refined la te', and appre- CO CITY OF LONDON ciation of the laws of light and shade. All these requisite? are to be found at the estnblishmenl of Mr. Frank Cooper. As a photoj^rapher this gentle- man has gained a wide and well-merited re| utation for the excellent (inish of his pictures. Mis studio, located over 169, 171 and 173 Dundas Street, is tastefully and elegantly finished, and is replete with everything necessary or convenient for the efficient practice of the art, or for the comfort of visitors. This establishment dates its inception back to some nineteen years, since when Ihis house has enioyed a steadily increasing reputation. All sizes of photo- graphs, from cartes up to 14x17 inches in size, are taken in every style and true to life, while a specialty is made of family groups and children, Mr. Cooper attending personally to the operating. The gallery is one of the largest and best appointed in Canada, and has lone enjoyed a national reputation for artistic photography. The operating rooms are 55x2_s feet in dimensions, while there are separate reception rooms for ladies and gentlemen, the whole establish- ment being in every way efficiently ecjuipiied with everything needful or useful for the efTective per- formance of the best class of work, the workshop being 55x25 feet in size, with employment for 7 regu- lar hands. Mr. Cooper, who is of Irish descent, i? a native o( the " Korest City," and has foi uany years been prominently identified with th^: business interests of the place, where he has established a business second to none in his line, and of v ich he may well feel a justifiab'e pride. Wright 4c Durand, liuilders. Contractors, etc., cor. ijueen's .\vcnue and Wellington Street. —Tins well-known house dates its inception back to the year 1854, whe . t was first foimded by Messrs. John Wright and James Durand. In i8Iio these gentle- men retired, a:ui were succtreticd by llicir ics|»ectiv'r sons, .\Ir. Thomas Wright and Mr. Andrew Durand. Four years l."" r the lamented death of Mr. T. Wright left Ihi iiusiness \mder the sole control of Mr. Durand, though the old constitutional title of the firm is still retained, The premises occupied for this comprehensive indu; ''^ are located at the corner of DufTerin Avenue and Wellington Street, occupy ing a lot 200x120 feet in dimensions, on which is a spacious factory and workshop 50x100 feet in size. In addition to building and contracting, they also manufacture doors, sash, blinds, etc., and their extensive operations are conducted with eminent skill and executive ability. The various machinery and mechanical appliances are projitlled by an engine of 25-horse power, with a steam boiler of ; similar strength, and throughout Teach department the busy operation of skilled worU^nen presents a hive of industry, ndicative of en- rgy and enter- irise. The hands mployed in con- lection with thi.s^ ndustry will .ave- nge from 45 to- )0. Amongst the |)rominent build- ings erected by ihis firm may be nentioned the iligh School, the Custom House, Merchants' Hank, Bank of Mont- real and Federal liank ; also some )l the prominent nstitutions o f Stratford, Saint Thomas, Strath- oy and Windsor, tis the intention 'f Mr. Durand to -■rect new premi- ses on an enlarg- ed scale. This gentleman is a native of the city, who, industrious in his habits anl the prominent nstitutions o f Stratford, Saint Thomas, Strath- oy and Windsor, tis the intention 'f Mr. Uurand to .rect new premi- ses on an enlarg- ative of the city, who, ogressive in his ideas, ,11 modern styles and efficient and improved the preparation of g purposes. int Tailor, 372 Rich- st skilled and reliable it be classed Mr. John tailor of the highest or in this cily, and he ng most perfect fits in •ies in slock a full line ular makes and styles, xhibiting to those in He keeps special lines )r trouserings and for otch tweeds being es- ; a large importer ot m hand an extensive mses keep. None but and no garments are li are not carefully in- ■y to the customer ; as received a high popu- late serti.-.n, but from nton has now on hand lie and stylisli woollen :h he offers unusually iranch of business was isent proprietor. The i|., Director of Hank of i Montreal ; Robert Siniins, Ksi|.; and James liennett, President Montreal Stock Exchange. The western i Ontario Hranch is under the management of J. Frith Jefl'ers, Esq., who was f'imerly Inspector for the ! Canada Life (or Eastern v.'itario. Tlie business of ! this branch is confined to the territory west and ■ north of Toronto, and though but established here in 1S83, the business of this agency has grown to large proportions. Mr. JefTers is a native of this country, * has been three years resident in London, and has established both for himself and the Company he re])resents a wide and increasing confidence. OrlgC HoilSO, Samuel Clrigg, proprietor, corner i Richmond and S'ork Streets, —there is nothing ; which adds so much tu the prestige of a city in the I estimation of strangers as first-class hotel accommo- dations. The city of London is to be congratulated on the posse.ssion of establishments of this kind of a high order, and which in all their details can well compare with those of any other place on this continent. Amongst the most popular and favorite liouses of entertainment in the "Forest City" is that so widely known as the "Crigg House." The location is one of the most eligible in the city, at the corner of Richmond and York, in close proximity to the depot, within a short distance of the wholesale and retail centres, and accessible by horse cars, which pass the house, to all parts. This favored re.sort was erected some nine years ago, and since its inception has been under the direction of its present proprietor. The building is a three-storied one, while the interior is modelled and hnished in the most thorough and complete manner with all the modern conveniences and arrangements of lirst-cla.ss metropolitan hotels. Tlie ofYice, located on the first floor, is fitted up in the most thorough and convenient style, and comprises a telegraph dop:irtment as well as telephone ; reading and writing rooms adjoin, as well as a llioroughly equipped bar, stocked with a choice supply of wines, li(luors and ales, together with a well appointed billiard room, barber's shoj) and sample room. On the .second floor are dining and breakfast rooms, ladies' and gentlemen's parlors, ordinary reception rooms and rooms en suite. The third floor is devoted to sleeiiing apartments, eighty-five in number, well ventilated, lighted and heated by steam. The halls anil corridors are wide, spacious and convenient, while the rooms are all commodious, handsomely furnished and elegant in all their appointments, fix- tures and upholstery. The "tirigg House" is in eveiy respect a lirst-class establishment, not excelled by any contemporaneous hotel in the country ; its cuisine is most excellent, the table at all times being served with choice viands and delicacies, while there is seating accommodation for one hundred guests. Under the able and judicious management of its pie- .sent proprietor, the "Grigg House" has taken high CANADIAN HEAD OFFICE. British Empire Mutual Lifo Astsuranee Company, of London, Eng., established 1847; Western Ontario Hranch, Albion Block Buildings, l.ondon. Out., J. F.Jeffers, Manager.— The British Ihnpire Mutual Life " ssurance Company, of London, ICngland, is highly recommended, as much for its ,„ economy as for its safety, the perfection of both 1 having apparently been reached by its operations, as % indicated by the liberal share of patronage accorded 'I the organization by the leading nferchants and resi- Jf dents of this city and section of the country. This Company was established in the Old Country in 1847, :iih1 now possesses assets of $5,304,250, an annual income of $1,037,855 ; the Canadian investments are $700,000, while the claims and bonuses paid ■A aniour.t to $10,000,000. All reserves are deposited ;3 with the Government at Ottawa, and the assured :| are thus given ample protection. The emlowment U plaii is a noticeable feature of this Company, as in 1 addition to the system of paying insurance in case of § death, the Company also constitutes a safety fund. from which at certain ages members insuring may realize the benefits of their investmentsand payments made. Its table of rates is carefully prepared upon a basis enabling it to meet every promise made, and not merely for the purpose of getting insurance and trusting to luck for the future. Its reserve for the payment of endowments gives it all the elements of 62 CITY OF LONDON ranli among the leading houses of the Dominion. Mr. Grigg has been identified with the hotel business for the last twenty-seven years, and by his own energy and determination has attained his present prominent position in the front ranli of hotel proprietors. This gentleman makes a most genial and obliging host, while his extensive acipiainlance with the travelling public and his personal popularity have made the " ^"&£ House" peculiarly attractive and home-like. The Ontario Loan and Dobanturo Co., incorporated 1S70; office, Dundas Street. — Prin- cipal among the financial institutions of London, devoted to the lending of money, on real estate securities only, is the Ontario Loan and Tiebenture Company. In the conduct of an institution of this kind, nothing can contribu! ; more to its success and permanency than careful management, witli which of course must lie combined a thorough knowledge of financing and of the values of real estate. The Ontario Loan and Debenture Company has always been fortunate in its management, and consequently successful in its financial negotiations. These have continuously increased ever since ils inception, until it now ranks among our leading and most solid insti- tutions in Canada devoted to the negotiation of money. As a resource for siinple investment, or for borrowing money on real es;o!. security, the Ontario Loan an no better evidence of refine-l taste in the house than the presence of hooks, and it is a matter of congratu lation to tiie friends and laborers in the cause of education that the major portion of the literature which forms the teading matter of to-day is far supe- rior in character as compared with that of a fewyears ago. Messrs. James L. Ander- son & Co.. thi- proprietors of ihi.- enterprise, have been engaged in this branch of in- jilustry for the lasi 'eleven years, and by the use of the most effective and ;J cnergeticbusiness methods have succeeded in building up a trade connection ofwhich they may justly be proud, and one which will bear favor- able comparison with that of any kindred house in western Canada. The premises oc- cupied, at 175 Dundas Street, comprise a si)a- cious building three storios in height, with a com mo d i o u s store, fully Flock- ed with a choice- variety of popular literature, which includes both ancient and mod em classical, bio graphical, histor- ical, scientihc and artistic works, as well as book- of fiction, romance, poetry and religion, which are offered at most reasonalMe prices. This firm are also agents f- r Stafford's celebrated inks, which ihey keep in every variety and color. They have a large assortment of liibles of all sizes and at all prices, a-- well as hymn books, prayer books, and special work-- for .Sunday school libraries and prizes. Their slock of fancy goods comprises an elegant array of article- of practical utility and adornment, suitable for wed ding and birthday gifts. They carry a full line of stationery, plain and fancy, as well as legal anW commercial, also blank books and office sundries. Thry hold thr agrnry for Vslcntivi." >i- ('.-1.'= jih.-.ti- graphs of Old Country scenery, which lo the man , residents of Great Hrilain here must indeed prove ;i welcome boon. Messrs. Anderson and Co. import all their stationery direct, and selling on small marginr-, they arc enabled to (piote prices no other house can beat. They make a specialty of ihi- 1 1 " Leader .\ndersoi files. 1 Mr. And prise, wh leading ! BaocI in Hot .. ■ J facturing '^ many fer deserve ', which re veniences specialty in the ni furnaces inception by the pr >L of these *■ row in 1 New Hru steadily ir (?■ are const well as e J buildings ?J. for privat \ temperati (< there is n k they are occupied •J 245 Dund ^^ as manuf * son's Hor A Wood Vn r- skilled h s dimensior REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 63 ce being that the booU y importance. There is ' taste in the house than is a matter of congratn- aborers in the cause of ortion of the literature which tbrms the teading matter of to-day isfarsu])e- rior in character as compared with thatof afcwyears ago. Messrs. lames L. Ander- son & Co.. tht- '\ proprietors of thi> ■^ enterprise, have been engaged in this branch of in- jdustry for the last Seleven years, and -by the use of the most effective and [J energetic business methods have n succeeded in building up a trade connection of which they may justly be proud, and one whicli will bear favor- alile cuinpariscri with that of any kindred house in western Canada. The jiremises oc- cupied, at 175 Dundas .Street, compri.se a spa- cious building three stories iu height, with a com mo d ; o u s store, fully Ftock- ed with a choice variety ofpo'pulat literature, whi('n includes b o t li ancient and mod em classical, bin graphical, histor- vorlis, as well as boolo and religion, which are ices. This firm arc also 'd inks, which they kce| They have a largi es and at all prices, a- looks, and special work ■ id prizes. Their slock elegant array of article- men 1, suitable for we. I hey carry a full line ii , as well as legal ani ks and office sundries ilcntinr ft Cr..'- ph.-t.- lery, which to the man ere must indeed prove 1 idcrson and Co. impoi' and selling on snia'l i|uole prices no othi 1 ike a specialty of tin " Leader '■ file, the " Krlipse "Letter-copying Tress, transactions, to give satisfaction to tho.se who trade Anderson !j Calendar Tad, "Shannon"an(t "tilobe ' with this house. tiles. To the careful and judicious management of Mr. Anderson is due (he present success of this enter- , prise, which in its line may justly be ranked as the [ leading house of the "Forest City." William Dr MeOIOehlon, Jeweller, etc., 179 I Dundas .Street. — fn all the wide range of it^lustrial I enterprise there is no industry of greater impoitance B««Oh«r Brothars, Manufacturers and Dealers ' f''"''' ''^''" "' ""'ches and jewellery. In this line we in Hot Air Furnaces, 245 Dundas Street.— .\Ianu- '^ ""'"^' °^ ""'' ''-'^'I'lB merchants and citizens ; lacturing enterprises of modern times have emhrared '•'"S»gt(i> -iniongsl whom we have a heading and repre- ■ many fe.iture.s of practical utility, but none which ^'^''•""""' "'^'"''^^™*^"' '" ''^^"-"""''"'^''^'"'y '^'f- ^^■ I deserve higher merit or consideration than those ; which relate 10 the home, its pleasures and con- i veniences. .\mongst these may be mentioned the i specialty to which Messrs. Beecher Bros, are devoted : in the maruf.icture of Henderson's Home Hot Air \ Furnaces. Phis important establishment dates its ! inception back to the year 1868, when it was started ; by the present proprietors. Since that time the .fame of these furn.ices has become wides|)read ; they are I now in use in every part of the Donii.io.n, from I New Brunswick to British Columbia, and there is a I steadily increasing demand for them. These furnaces ! are constructed upon the most improved sanitary as ; well as economical principles, and are adapted to buildings of every class, and are especiallv adapte made a prominent snecialtv 1- in all communities a most important one, as sup- and a greater diver.sitv is made here than at any plying a commod.tyiiecessary for our daily subsistence, contemporaneous establishment. Enamelling, ch.as r" r.l'!n ?,?v*h '''' ^. l"^°";>"f''="V,l . thoroughly in;, and engraving, are carried on in the highest style repreem.ative house in that of Mr. J. Friend, whose known to modern art. For extent, variety and estaWLshment, located at 117 Dundas Street, is ; elegance of watches, jewellery, plaie diamonds and worthy o more h.an a pass.ng notice. This business fine goods -.rrif.l in itock, thh. house wU compare was esabhshed by us present enterprising proprietor favorably with any similar 'one in wesrern cSio some lour years ago, who has, from a comparatively : Every arlicle necessary for a really first-class iewel- small scale built up his present sub.staniial and satis- : lery store is here to be found VVafches are r eaned factory trade. The business is both wholesale anci ! repaired and warranted to give every slusSon T 11 ; " ^.^"'.'^"'"^ '\Z'' """"'.'y '"?•'"«' ''^'*"" ='"'1 'hat at the ,v„st moderal cos^ \.Vra w" ch! Ta hot and Kichmond Streets, with a fron'nge of 20 , maker, Mr. McCiloghlon stan.ls pre-eminently alone ment"" tZ ? ^'"'''.'"7'"^ f"-" 'he retail depart- : in the city, his establishment being the only one ?n nnTf,i^,r"'''"''\'TP''^'^"^"^">' '"'-•">" <-"""ada where all the several parts of a watch .are an of the best qu.ality to which in no small measure 1 made. The workmanship is of the fines^nattire s due h s extended trade. M r. Friend calers for all and Mr. McGlo^.iKm is possessed of every acihy in kinds of suppers, wedding breakfasts and banquets ; the shape of the most improved and modern >"a" ff/r '""''""!"-'"'^'"^""'l'-P"',"'^"'''P""'°"^ chinery for turning out work of this natu e Mo lo- ':l}!'';,}:''ZrKf-''" 'rV^'"Shei'}S done in, grams and casts are cut in all kinds ol previous i '^'''" ~'>.'^' '"<= v.noicsaic traac is reaobing : stones, and special attention is iiaid to remirimr nf large proportions, a result .hie to honest dealing and i every description, ^rr iSh on h a' thoroLh careful attention to the wants of his many customers, practical watchmaker of many ear ' experience Mr. hriend IS a native of the ni<) rr,„ntr„ k„. i,-„ u^ ,i...„._.. u ■ "^ ' '"'>"}■ >e.iis experience. p. .Mcdiughlcn. Ever since its foundation this iiouse has enjoyed a large and steady trade. The t riend is a native of the Old Country, but has ; He devotes his entire attention to the eeneral business where he is regarded as a substantial business man, and management over the " -'"P"'""-'""^'''-*- and one who can be relied upon, in all commercial of the business. he mechanical department J^ ■*-J^«MBf4r MBSB9 C4 CITY OF LONDON (John H. Chapman ti Co., Importers of Dry (ioods, etc., 126 Dundas Slreet. — I'romineiit among lliu dry j;()Oils merchants of this cily a Messrs. John II. Chapman iS: Co. This house was "tabiished in 1S79, an excellent trade having; since 1 ^n built up, which now ranks among the first of its kind in the cily. The premises are commodious, being ISofeet deep and tiiree stories in height, the f- st flat being devoted to a sumptuous array of small wares, dress goods, silks, saiins, staple goods, collars, llannels, tweeds, etc., and o he second flat are the tailoring, millinery and ma.itle manufacturing departments, where competent ar/isle' and cullers are employed. In the mantle department, which will compa.-e favor- ably with any in the city, the stock is large, rich and varied, including "raps, dolmans and long and short jackets. A i|iecialiy is made of dress gooils and mantles, being in the newesl designs, and after the most approved mode. Thcgoods are imported direct from England, Scotland, Cermany, France and N'e., Vork in very large (|uanlities, and bought at close m.arket price. Messrs. John 11. Chapman & Co. are in a position— of which they aval! themselves -to ' offer goods at a price which only a large and (irst- class hous.; can. The stock ne'-ds no words of com- mendation, nor the manufactured goods; the foi "er being of that c|uality which commands a wide a., ready market, and the latter being without any fmei • in London. The large and representative trade ! enjoyed by Nfessrs. John H. Chai-man A- Co.;has been built up on those principles of commercial honor which first comtnand attention and then confidence, and at the same time anticipating the v ants of the public in i regard to the quality of the goods, style, finish, etc. ' E. A. Grossman, .\rtist, 322 \'ork .Street.— In the progressive age in which we now live, the painter'^ art has steadily kept \>.\cc with commercial advance, while the enlightened education of the day makes u> the more appreciate works of science and art. HenC( it is fit and proper that painting, fostered as it ha^ been since the early ages, should, in a comprehensive work of this nature, be duly represented. To produce satisfactory and pleasing pictures retpiires skill, re lined taste, appreciation of the laws of light and shade, a perception of correct pose, culture, ami also much study and practice, as well as an expen.sive outfit and properly arranged studio. All the requi sites named above may be found at the art rooms ol Mr. i;. A. Crossman, at 322 Vork Street. This gentleman is by natun^ as well as culture a true artist, and makes a specially of crayon and pastel portraits, also oil, Indian ink and water color, while, by thi superior character of his work, he has won an enviable reputation and has secured a liberal patronage in the cily and its surroundings. Mr. Crossman has been successfully establisheil as a portrait painter for tlir last six year; in Lonpomtments. The terms, considering the great advantages oflered, are most moderate, while the fare of students from a distance, entering on a six months' course, is paid both ways up to the distance of 150 itiiles. Mr. Cailman is a thoroughly practical, energetic n>an, and no better principal could lie found, not only to impart of his own vast stock of useful inlormauon but also to stimulate and call out the latent energies of youth. He is a native of Lennox County, in the Hay of i^uinte District, and has resided in London since the purchasing of this estab- lishment. London Maohino Tool Co., Messrs. Vates A- (,ibjon, iiroprietors, \'ork Street.— The manu- f.iclureof machinery has long been one of the chief industries of the " Forest City,'' while the tendency >f the age is to supersede human labor by mechanical power. This tendency is suggested ' l)y a visit t.i the machinery depot of .Messrs. Vates ,\: (Jil,son, and an exaniinal on of the large and varied stock of machinery on hami-^die accumulation of inventions and improvements of years. This business was ostablished in 1SS2, the premises being located on ■^ork Street, between Talbot and Ridout, and com- when heavily loaded on overhanging ends, In ad- dition to iron-working tools, the Company manufac- ture a full line of tools for brass workers, consisting of Fox Monitor lathes, valve milling machines globe valve chucks and plane lath .s, with set-over tail stocks. A full stock of these tools is kept constantly on hand, while the reputation of the lirm for the superiority of its manufactured goods is a widely extended one, the tools in every respect comparing most favorably with those inad.e by any of the leading American houses. .Messrs. Vates & Gibson have been awari6l by tlif ptescnt proprietor. Mr. [ .Schram is a nu.'- ■■■ of t.'anada, and is well and j favorably 1 m.w.i i;. t le " ) ort .t City." } business hi makes a .^|)ecially of 1 ';.',n f.icturing Canadian mr:i . which is of fine liualiiy, Mr. Slater dv-.ils extensiviiy in grain, buying in largL ■,:::intilies for cr,:h, the sam])les lieing the b,...;-, 11. jinable on the market. In addition lo extra -l>;!.nge room, he has .)ften as much as IOf>,a. bushels stored at his establishment at .j .j YurK Street. 1'. rley, pe i.: and oats of an osj>i.c.:;.lly fii,' qialii.y arw here i-.ibe lourid. In produce, Mr. Slater handles la,.'e (jua.ititios of Ca'ir,dir;i cheese, a com modity wli :h i > ov* finding wide U ,or, not only at home but iso 11 T.uropeai countries. The facili'.ie- enjoyed by ihis hMiiseareui ■..•^passed, and its success and standing; havi- beei: U ng assured. In addition to his grain business, he now carries on a general warehousing business for all kinds of merchandise, for which he has ample room. His warehouses arc on the C;. T. K tracks. Mr. Slater is a native if England, but 'iki been a resident of this country for 32 years, durinj: vhich time he has been prominently identified with lin.' business interests of the "Fore>i City." llamas A. Kennedy SrCOi, Wholesale Drug gists and Manuf..i:'iirers' Agents, etc., 342 Kichmoml Street. — This hous ■ was founded in 1881, and within the few years that b.ave since elapsed, a trade h.is been built up second to no other drug house in thi city. Messrs. Kcnntdy & Co., carry an immense stock of druas of ali kinds, importing extensively from England, Kranee. Cermany, and the United States. The slock includes a complete line of patent medicines, English, French, German and American perfumes, tooth and hair brushes, English ani American combs, and a full line of horn, dressini; and fine combs, imported direct I'rom Aberdeen, Scotland ; full lines ol Canadian, I'.nglish, German, and American soaps, oils, chemicals, dye stuffs, ai 1 druggists' supplies of every description. A special is made ot Warwick's perfumes, and Mousson - perfumes, made in Frankfort, Germany. Messi Kennedy A Co. are direct importers of the Scotti-l Yulcanite Company, of I-^dinburgh, whose far-fanud India rubber combs they keep a very large stock il They are also sole agents for Kennedy's Ilerlnl Discovery, Kennedy's Herbal Pills, Kennedy's Com pound Halsain, Kennedy's Eyewater, Kenned) ^ Worm Powders, Kennedv's Worm Candy, auil several other preparations of this house, all will known and highly reputed in the market. Tlit entire stock is of excellent quality. This firm cinpl \ a large number of hands and are represented on tin road by three travellers. The warehouse, which In a depth of 100 feel a- d is four stories high, is devotnl exclusively to th( st-'rage of stock. Mr. James \ Kennedy, iheser mber of lhefirm,isagentlennii of wideexperien. business, having been twent) years connected . srid j-.rior to.-.-.mmrnring - his own i'-coHii , iravelled for Mr. \i. A. Mitclu-ll who Oi , ^ ?■' ried on the largest drug busini=- in westctii t^nt.;' Mr. Kennedy, who is a native of Lon'lv: . i5 en^r^elic and enterprising. He is ' thorougli n of business, and enjoys a first-cl.i«' tepulatioi fir .norcble dealings. .'<* Biiei tlum ture *relt 1 ope f levo lame rovi '. usin ^ho \ •1 ini, w unst i mpir ppar 1 pecia 1 wh Kper jL and 1 as Id REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 67 irtant clement in consid ;iici'cial ri; xi'.rces of tlu i.r m.iking >'.r and I'eer. mil lo |>n vi-\" ihi- .ii,;ii Mi aim 'i' Mr. u.irc- ' ,r nencei' busini-.-. ;; , and siil)sei|iient''. n- , ihoUj^h lh>: now cl'i., 'i; ilv!ce and vjrajn. •' ■ '; ■ ic.» a njiecially of i ■■m' hirh is of fine ijualii) in grain, l)uying in lait;t ini|)ies being the bis: In addition lo extr;i Ml as much as loo.oi, j'lshment at i .j VjrK )ats of un o-j.:.c. ;.lly (ii,,- In pro;l;ice, Mr. Slater Canr-di,--.!! cheese, a cum ; vviik'. L .rr, not only at ^•ountri?s. The facilities ■■.i;pas3ed, and its siieces.; n)i a.ssured. In .iddition now carries on a general I Uinds of merchandise, m. His warehouses arr r. Slater i.s a native I'f lident of this country fm he has been ]3rominently ; interests of the " Fore>t li Co., Wholesale Drui;- ents, etc., 342 Richmond nded in 1881, and within ice elapsed, a trade has > other drug house in the Co., carry an immenst i, importing extensively ;rmany, and the United a coinplcte line of patent , German and American brushes, English ainl II line of horn, dressing direct from Aberdeen, ladian, Knglish, German, iheniicals, dye stuffs, ai.l description. A special; .'rfumes, and Mousson'-< fort, Germany. Messr-. mporters of the Scotti>l'. nburgh, whose far-fami d ep a very large stock if. s for Kennedy's llerb.nl al Pills, Kennedy's Com- s Eyewater, Kenned) - i''s Worm Candy, aiul of this house, all well J in the niarUet. The jalily. This firm empl-.y id are represented on llie 'he warehouse, which li.i> ur stories high, is devoinl of stock. Mr. James A. r of the firm, is agentlenian iiness, having been tweniy .-) ]-.rinr t.". ."ommenrinf; ■■••■' ■t\ for Mr. B. A. Mitc'b'i 1. the largest drug busin^ ■■ ■Kennedy, who is a native id enterprising. He i- 1 ;, and enjoys a first-cl. ■ alings. Th« London Loan Compiiny, of Canada, Albion lilock, 433 Richmond Street. — Kew loan companies in Canada have enjoyed the same ratio of increase in business as the London Loan Co-npany. , Incorporated in 1S77, the permanent stock has ;; increased from $129,400 in that year to $548,550 in ■ 1S85 ; in loans, from $190,952 to $1,119,248; in ;; deposits, from $39,381 to $442,965 ; and in reserve, ^ from $15,129.65 to $50,000. These figures speak for it themselves. During the year 1SS5 nearly a million J-; of dollars passed through the hands of the C:ompany in excess of the amount during the preceding year, , while the increase in savings bank depo,-,its was nearly $200,000. The available capital has always . been judiciously invested, and the cash value of • mortgages is now $1,1 19,248.74, being an increase of ■ $260,000 over that of 18S4. U|) to the close of the ■year 18S5, the total assets of the Company were . $'.'57i424-96. Notwithstanding the volume of .; business enjoyed by this Company, losses are all but ,: unknown. Loans are effected on mortgages, muni- cipal debentures and Government bond's, but the care exercised b> this Comjiany in the examination of the nature and extent of securitv offered for loans . on mortgages, is so thorough th.-it a loss through negligence or want of proper examination and care amounts to an impossibility. The funds are judi- ciously invested, and it mav be mentioned that none of thein ate in .Manitoba or the North-West. Satisfaction having been given on an application, there is no ifinancial institution more prompt in its negotiations, ieffecting'the same at moderate ra.es, and treating ■jthe borrower with every consideration. Thus confi- ulence and business have been secured, both on »;account of the financial .stabilitv of the Company, and 'its fair dealings wiih applicants for loans.' The aJirectors are Messrs. Thomas Kent, President; JJanies Owrey, Vice-i'resident ; Thomas .McCormick,' Ceorge D .Sutherland, [. A. Nelles, M.D., R. W. Tuddicombe and Andrew VVeldon. The Solicitors •re Messrs. CJibbems, McNab, Mulkern and Harper, ' -«nd the Bankers, the Merchants Bank of Canada. The .Manager is Mr. Malcolm f. Kent, a gentleman ipf energy, experience and general financial ability, ■4nd the directors of this prominent institution may ^^ell be congratulated upon the success of the Com- *iany. lead pipes and boilers. Mr. Greenaway is energetic, a thorough man of business, practical and experi- enced in his trade. He is well known in London and held in high esteem. C. MoCallum, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, 125 Dunilas Street, and Market Square.— Mr. Mc- Callum, who conducts a leading drug trade in the city and the largest retail store in the IJominion, began business 22 years ago in St. .Mary's, carrying on a retail trade only. Thirteen years ago he removed lo London, when he became a wholesale and retail druggist, etc. Mr, McCalhim imports in very large ipiantities liritish and foreign goods direct (rom the manufacturers, carrying a well selected stock, which ^/>=ii^ ; Jamos Oreenaway, Steam and Hot Water Healing, Engineer, I'lumbcr, etc., 244 IJundas ptreet. — Modern invention has created for the blumber new fields of labor. At one time plumbing |)ure and simple and bell-hanging comprehended jpretty nearly all the plumber undertook to do. To lope with the progress of the times, he must now Hevote himself to a number of diverse Iwanches, hamely steam heating, hot water healing and venti- fttling, and such like, which come more within the province of the engineer than the plumber. This Dusiness, therefore, requires much skill. Mr. Green- tway, who has had 23 years' practical experience, and yho was the first to introduce hot water heating into London, certainly meets the demands imposed upon pim, as his trade, which is already a large one, is Constantly increasing. Mr. Greenaway is largely Employed, in f>t.i|,g ,.,,, .team an.-l hot watev hcfttii.g *pparatus, gas-fitting and bell-hanging, making a Jliecially o( steam and hot water healing apparatus, Al which he is claimed to be the oldest and mm Experienced in the city. He keeps constantly on «nnd a complete stock of plumbers' goods, including fas lixlures, chandeliers, globes, all kinds of iron and embraces full and complete lines of drugs, patent medicines, chemicals and druggists' sundries. A specialty is made of refined coal oil, lamp chimneys, wicks and burners. Mr. McCalluin also carries a : large and excellent stock of wines and liquors, being : the popular brands, which he imports ; he handles I native wines as well. In these goods the trade is , exclusively wholesale. The whole stock in trade is j of excellent c|ualiiy and complete in every depart- ment, and buyers will find it to their advantage to see Mr. McCallum's stock. The trade, which is a ' large one and continues growing, extends throughout western Ontario ; and on the road this house is represented by three travellers. The warehouse, ; which extends from Hundas Street lo Market Square, IS 140 feet deep and five stories hich, the whole being devoted to stock. This is exclusTve of cellar room ; elsewhere in the cily. In tin- store are employed fifteen hands, where on shelves about 140 feet long are arranged innumerable drug bottles, enough to bewilder even the initiated ; there is no other such display anywhere in the Dominion. Mr. McCallum is widely known to the trade, and is deservedly popular, bearing an honorable renutation. 68 CITY OF LONDON London and Potroloa Barrol WerkSt Sim- Koorcstnl and William Hockin. Mr. Taylor is well coe StroL't. — Among those estabUslimeiils which have known in mercantile circles in the "Forest City," contribiilecl much toward giving London importance and is an able financier, while Messrs. Koorestal and must l)e numbered the London and I'elrolea Harrel Ilockin are practical coopers, and have a thorough Works. There arc few, if there lie one, of the knowledge of all the dep.irtments of their business. The high standing which this Company enjoys in all commercial communities is the natural result of :i business career characterized by th'e strictest devotion to the highest principles of mercantile integrity. industrial enterprises of this city whose relations and enterprise are of more significance than that of the manufacture of barrels and kegs, which are used in every department of industrial pursuit. Ift this line the London and Petrolea Barrel Works take primary tank in the iJominion, both from the magnitude of their enterprise and the superior quality of their pro- ducts. The factories, ofiices and warehouses of this Company are located on .Simcoe Street, near Rectory, and cover three acres of ground, giving employment to some sixty hands, a number which in periods of special activity has often to be materially increased. The factory is equipped with all the best wood- working and labor-saving machinery necessary to produce the wares here inanufactured, these appli- ances having been impoOed from the United States. Five spacious drying kilns, on an improved and rapid system, have a capacity of 20,000 staves and head- ings at a time, while the steam boxes hold 12,000, This Company undertakes orders for beer kegs or barrels of any size, and is prepared to deliver any quantity of work required within a short time and upon the most reasonable terms, while the Company both buys and sells staves, timlierand bolts, and make', a general line of every description of tight and sl.ick cooperage. They have a capacity of about 2,000 tight barrels a week, and about 3,000 ordinafy bar- rels, turning out everything in the line from the largest hogshead down to the smallest keg, as well as beer, cider, vinegar, lard. Hour, apple, pork and oil barrels. A new feature recently undertaken by this Company is the manufacture of syrup barrels, in which they are now doing a substantial trade. The interior arrangements of this important enterprise are all systematically arranged, and tht works conducted on effective and economical principles, the exhaust steam from the steam boxes being utilized to heat the water in the tank before it goes into the boiler, thereby saving an expenditure of fuel. A large ware- house provides for the storage of manufactured goods, and is connected l)y a siding with the Grand Trunk, as many as ten carloads being shipped in a day. The trade of the Company is widely extended in all parts of the Dominion, while their products cannot be sur- passed in any country. The gentlemen at the head of this concern are >ressrs. Henry Taylor, John HaSOlgrOV* It Jones, Cigar Manufacturers. 83 Diindas Street, --.'\mcmg the enterprising business establishments of this city, whose operations ar^ worthy of record in a work devoted to the commer cial and manufacturing interests of this portion ol Western Ontario, is that of Messrs. llaselgrove l\ Jones, manutacturers of fine cigars. Their manufac- tory is located on an upper fiat at 83 Dundas Street, where they give employment to nine experienced workaien. The cigars manufactured by this firm arc fiom carelully selected leaf, and many of their brands are received with the utmost approval by the bisi judges of tobacco in the city and surroundini; country. The most popular and in general request are the celebrated "Puck" cigar, and the "Tom, Dick and Harry." In consequence of the excclleni and standard quality of the cigars here prepared fijr market, this firm have an established trade, chiefly through the northern and western portions of Ontario, .and often find the demand for some of their speci.il brands to exceed their ability to supply them ; yii they aim at all times to keep a full stock of the bcsi grades constantly on hand. Though a comparatively young firm, having been started four years .ago by Messrs. Haselgrove & Jones, the last named ol whom sold out his interest two years ago to Mr. Haselgrove, yet it enjoys a wide popularity. Mr, Haselgrove is a native of Canada, and is mucli esteemed in social and business circles. Fraser ft Fraser, Barristers, 404 Talbot Street. — Though this comprehensive work is intended more especially to represent the commercial industries of our city and country, still, as the mercantile fabric i~ so dependent on the legnl constitution, it has bem deemed fit and proi)er ti.at the profession of the lau should be duly represented. Canada has every reason to be proud both of her law courts and the membLr^ of the bar who support them. Amongst the leadiiii; firms of barristers in this city is the well-known oiu of Messrs. Fraser ct Fraser, composed of Mr. J. II, Fraser, (I.C, and Mr. NL D. Fra.ser. Mr. James II Fraser, (J.C., the senior member of this firm, studiiv law with Judge Klliott, and was also in the office ul the late firm of Patterson, Harris & Patterson, if Toronto, and was called to the bar in 1867. He then entered intopartnershipwith Judge (then Mr. William Elliott, and remained with him till his elevation w the bench in 1869, and then conducted his practi. i alone till 1873, when the present firm was constitute.! Mr. Fraser was appointed a Queen's Counsellor ii 1885. He sat as member for the city in the Hou-v of Commons in 1874, in the Conservative interesi, but retired after one term. Mr. Maxwell Davi Fraser, the junior member of the firm, studied Km with Elliott iv Fraser and afterwards with Mowr\i, Maclcnnan & Downey, of Toronto, and was called te the bar in November, 1873, w'hen he entered as i partner in the present firm. Mr. Fraser is a professor in the Law Faculty of the Western University ; he i- a Conservative in politics and a native of this country. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN ;in. Mr. Taylor is well in the " Forest City, " e Messrs. Koorestal and s, and have a thorough nents of their l)Usines G'J all , Company enjoys in .., the natural result of by the strictest devoiic crcantile integrity. Cigar Manufacturer^, he enlerprisinj; llusines^ whose operations ar- levoled to the commer ests of this portion of f Messrs. Haselgrove iV :i(;ars. Their manufac- at at 83 Dundas Street, it to nine experience :i a native of this country. ■St^e^^Trchm^ml^fr'eT.""!??', ^=^"<="f'.,P'"e ' wholesale, un.ler the firm name ofCallard, Warren lor alleviation of pain. The uhvsician mnv snrcBcc „ „f„„.: > j 1 . . .. suppiy 01 fullv diaonosp bni h i^ th.' r^v,„„i , i, "'"V ^"'^'^">'- confectioners and grocers' essential o Is, vanilla, etc. luiJ) aiagnose, init it is the chemist who prepares the Mr fallard k ^ noil,,., ^r t.-„„i 1 1 . u 1 two professions, namely that of\he physician arweirS^Xf "^ e.xperience and as that of the druggist, are combined, how doubly ' important becomes the establishment conducted bv Olamhart M. e« t.„„t — 1 /- ■«, ^f';^ ts^i^- of^:S^ K^i^t:; •ra::d' ' ^-'t ^" ^^ '";^"-A:::!,.sr=,td crailuate of McCiill L'niver.^u VphT, h*^,' pro druggist, hence an appreciative public Ed r"c<"g o ;e'l and en'er^v' '"M^'c^.t '"""^ ""■"=^'"'? ilize the benefit of the amal.'an ation and f-ivor )t T nn'•.'■^ff his family conduct . With the support and patronage U so richK on /,^ ""^'^Se l;"Mness in a similariine. Prior to enteri^:; own intrnJ,." merits. cLe;::;^ nr!Vt'et'f;son"is a ^ ^^T'^^'"' "^ ^'"-^ '" "^^" ^"^'^^ °^ '"^ ^""^ gentleman ot wide and extended views, a native of: le county of Middlesex, and for forty-eight years a Itsident of the city, and highly esteemed in all circles C. F. Knifht, Surgeon Dentist, 192 Dunda.s Street.— Among the leading dentists of London who have availed themselves of all the modern improve- J Callarrf n,., : . . t,- u , , ments in this branch is the office of Mr C F »:hmrn7 Earaue"..": :"','[ T""''' "'^'- ' '""'''" "' ^^V-''^ •'-'i S'^^e of' MaL"''' d' fo^ errtment •' nhv id P^'lo the prescription , some years conducted a prominent dental establish' rg"cT:;Lunt^rwitV.ar;'lc i'a'r.s;:^^ • ziz ^nJt \:i!r r- -" .t^*?"^^^" L— ^nir;L'^,a::;^!j^^i^''b^^""'^ '^s^-: ^i^Li^'a^kiii^^eS iiz^i ■ earries on tne f iavoriiig Extract business, 1 a wide and steadily increasing reputation. 70 CITY OF LONDON Smith BrothsrSt Vlumlicrs and Gas Fitters, 389 Chuence Street, —'l 1,0 trmlo of the pluniber and gas litter is line of primary i, . , ..... ...il .ij-niticance in every Imme, and tO" lii.icfi tress '■■ . )t l)e laid upon the i^'cessity "f ," curin,; ili. Si t of workman- .ship in ciinnectit.: 'iei(-".it'. .111 iig the leading houses in Londoi, engaged e.viensively in this impor- tant pursuit m;iy tie mention 1 that ol the .Messrs. .Smith Krolhers, which was Miyinally established the W(irl< 'leing strong, durable and of neat execu tion. All repairing; and general joliliing work i^ promptly attended In. while a specialty is made ol .scientiiic horseshoeing. Mr. lleamanisa native ol Dolton, Devonshire, but has been a resident ol this city for the last 15 years, during which time hi has been prominently identified with the growth and progress of London. He was Councillor lor f year- for London East, and Deputy-Reeve for 1 ■ year for the county of Middlesex, till the time of thr amalgamation of London Kast with the city, and ha- since represented No. 5 Ward as Alderman. All these appointments Mr. Heainan has filled with ' ,.■ -tnd credit to himself and with satisfaction to 11.., Iell)w-cili/ins. He is a gentleman highly re- spected in all communities, and it is due to his own energy and enterprise that he has built up .so substan •.iai and satisfactory a bu.^iness. William Milroy, Artist, 550^^ Richmond St. -- There is no better evidence of refined taste in the home than the pre.sence of paintings. To be an accomplished and successful painter rerpiires years of study, thorough training and much assiduous labor, all of which have been gone through by Mr. William Milroy, the gentleman who now forms the subject ef this sketch. Mr. Milroy has an elegantly fitted art gallery and »tuclio at 550 '^ Richmond Street, where some two years ago at 389 Clarence Street, where the b'lsiness lias been since conducted, showing during tli.it period a most gratifying success. They do every description of plumbing, tilling up stores, pri- , „ vate' residences and public buildings in the most j the public are cordially invited to call and see ,spe. thorough and workmanlike manner. They make a t mens of his work. This gallery, 50x20 feet leading specialty in the mechanical line of plui 'bing, i dimensions, contains upwards of one hundred niece gas titling, steam and turnace heating apparatr-, and | coinprising landscapes, figure pieces, amnials^ carry in stock the most complete asso " ' '^"" ' "'" " " "'"" -'""■""» nient uf fine 1 gas fixtures, chandeliers and brackets to be found in the city, as well as all varieties of plumbers' materi- als and pl.un and fancy articles pertaining to this line, such as orass goods, iron or lead piping, force or lift pumps, liydraulic rams and water iiioiirs. Their stock of sar.i'.ary earthen-ware is a most com- plete one ; they have all sizes of baths and boilers, and their show-room will compare with any in a similar concern in \\ estern Ontario. .\t the various local and I'rovincial fairs they secured i 'venty prizes traits, fruit and Mowers, aV choice specimens of art, the result of his untir'n;: --.ludy and practice "I his profession. This gallery is open free to the pub- lie every evening. Mr. Milroy makes a specialty of portrait painting, from life or photograph, and animal painting, and in this department he hrr^ n iiistly de- served reputation ;'these he executes in oil, u .iter color or crayon, and that to at the most rea,sonal)le terms consistent with the high character of the work. Mr, .Milroy est.iMisheil his ait galUrv in 1882, and gives lessons in oil, w.iter color, crayu" llower paintini,', ami diplomas. These gentlemen .oe also agents lor I pencil drawing and sketching from nature. He is :i the " Standard " lager beer machines, which are in great request, and are used by nearly all the 1 iing hotel keepers in th', ■ .v, also of I'ae " air pr are ' pumps. The Mess Smith ;os. are i: .ugh practical plumbers, conversant with all the details of the business, and as energetic merchants, have justly merited the flattering success which has attended their enterprise since its i-.icc. i.ion. and nativ'. of this country, and has been London for twenty-five years. resident "f O. F. Ryder, Family Butcher, corner Gray ami Clarence Streets.— Though but comj .\ratively re- cently established, yet the widely extended trade m Mr. G. F. Ryder, and the thorough reliability of .il nie.its kep .1 his store, have gained for hiiii in ' butchery Inisiness a well deserved reputation, OeorgO Hsaman, Carriage and Waggon . ,. , , j ■ , ,■ , Builder, I? Lyle Street. —Among thecomprehensiveien'itle him in this volume to due represematmn industries of London the manufacture of carriages This business was < - aolished oy him in 1883, am indust and waggons occupies a prominent position. this line we have several prominent firm and viduals engaged, amongst whom di! must be given to Mr. George Heamr. ively engaged as a carriage and waggi also controls a horse-shoeing and ' This comprehensive concern was estai present proprietor in 1875. His '^cogmtio 1 is :" der ■"S d In :.jiuises ai .Sirest, and cumcrise a blacksmiib s located on I,^. shop, two stories in height, 22x40 feet in dimensions, and a wood and trimming shop, 22x40 feet in size, ,_- , , -„ „ , . . r w .r 1 u while employment is given to some five or six experi- of the city Mr. Ryder is a native of 'e't ordshi.-, enced workmen. As a carriage and waggon builder ] England, has been in this city for the las 15 jen .!,„ „,^^„M= nf this pstahlishment can compare and does all he can to accommodate and meet tiu has since then enjoyed a lar;Tf and steadily increasiiH itra'le. In this line ol .msiness he is thorougblv exiierienced ; he is a capital judge of sloek, and bell buys on the market and kill,, himself, requiring I"! j the purpose of his ' ige .ind widely-extended trade, four to rive hepd 01 large cattle and 15 to 20 of sheep, calves and hogs per week. His pr, uiises are situ- ated at the corner of Gray and Clarence Stree!-, and comprise a t« loried building, 16x25 leet I dimensions, with a work-snop in the rear, uni ! are promptly attended to a ! delivered to all p:u the products favorably with tiiose this establishment can compare ! similar establishment. wants of his many patrons. 1 HEPRKSENTATIVK BUSINESS MEN 71 able and of neat execn general joliliin^ worU i- a specia.lty is made i>l r. lleaman is a native ol has been a resident ol s, during which time he tied with the growth anii was (.Councillor lor f 1 Deputy- Reeve for . Ilesex, till the time of tlu ast v\ith ihr city, and has 'ard as Al'ierman. All leaman has filled with and with satisfaction to a gentleman highly re- and it is due to his own he has built up so substan sss. t, SS'^'A Richmond St. — X' of refined taste in the of paintings. To be an 1 painter requires years of id much assiduous labor, ; through by Mr. William now forms the subject nf las an elegantly fitted art Richmond Street, where ited to call and see speci- gallery, 50x20 feet in ds of one hundred i>iece^, ure pieces, animals, pur a'' choice specimens nf 11;; r.iudy and practice "I •y is open free to the pub- ilroy makes a specialty of r photograph, and aninnl .rtment he hns n iustly de- executes in ud, w .Iter color le most reasonable terms aracter of the work. Mr. galli IV in 1S82, and gives crayo" llower paintinj;, ing from nature. He is a i has been a resident of .rs. Butcher, corner Gray anil h but conijaratively re- widely extended trade of thorough reliability of a!' ve gained for him in ' Jeserved reputation, an, e tn due representation. led by him in 1883, and •gp and steadily increasing usiness he is thorouglilv il judge of stock, and bmli ilii himself, tei)uiring for d widely-extended trade, ittleand 15 to 20 '>f sheep, His pr- mi'ies are siiu- ay and Clarence Streeis, d building, 16x25 del hop in the rear. Ori md delivered to all p;iii- a native of Uertfordshin, city for the last 15 year :ommodate and meet ih O. R. Somarvlll*, Manufacturer of Taper .ind Fancy boxes, 644 Dundas Strut li.— The manufac- ( ure of paper boxes in Canada is an industry of <:'jnsiderable miignitu(ic, as it is one of very great jiiiiporlance. Thi-, country offers a large and inviting ^licld to the successful paper box manufacturer, as ithat article is so extensively useil throughout the whole of C.rnada. .\mong its jirogressive industries i-nndon include, ihat of box manufacturing, repre- , ftenled by Mr,C. U. ,^olnerville, who, notwithstanding gtl.at he comnienceil operations only in May of this ■■^\-ar, is alreaily .so busily employed that with a force Aiti twenty sUillfiil hands he finds himself in the ,s'^)os.session of all the work he can pos.-,ibly turn out. .Among the goods manufactured in this eslablishmcnl ,ve might mem ion the following: Confectionery, bis- cuit, millinery, jewellery, druggists' goods, band lioxes, corsets, li.irdware, l)rushes, envelopes, condi- Jjlion powder, bird seed, bottle cartons of all ilescrip- tions, slide boxes, tea caddies and canisters, egg ::ijcrales, etc. His specialties are tea caddies, confec- "lioners' boxes, folding end boxes, and druggists' gocds. j v\nother article I hat Mr. Somerville manufactures, | iBn I forwhich heh.isavery largelrade.isanimpen fco\ for druggists' use ; this preparation is made ui, ici « patetit, and isthecuily thing that absolutely fills this ^ .nt in the drug business. In make, finish and r gears. Mr. Smith is a native of Paisley, Scotland, but has been a resident of this city for the la-t quarter of a century, where he may be justly entiiied to prominent recogiution as one of the representative business men of the "Forest City." tA' - i?t«l«r Smith, .\Ianu(acturer of Carriage ai v.ire, ,346 W ellington Street.— There are few ti. -, with cqi- 1 ".]< ill a commercial point of view, "Trhich can pre equal number of manufacturers, ^mong the imp, enterprises of London is the ptablishment of Ml. Alevinder Smith, which wa bunded by its present pio;)rietor in 1871, and has |ovv established business relations all over the coun Jy. This house does a very large business in irriageand waggon goods, and all kinds of gear iually found in a first-class wholesale establishment this kind are to be met with here. In certain *pn lalties the trade is the largest of any similar •tablishment in the Proving The manufactory, bcated on Wellington Street, is a .substantial two- loried building, 27x75 feet in dimensions, and com- Tises three lorges, a steam hammer and trimming ress, and other necessary machiner for furnisliing bods. The motive power is gainei ! by a 6 horse- Dwer 'ngine and a boiler of 10 horse-power, while Se machinery i ; all of the most modern and ap- koved kind, an,i some seven hands are kept con- bntly employed. They manufacture the Buffalo |ail waggon gear, which combines the ease and com- |rt of ai Elliptic spririg, together with the beauty of ^■'y ■'■'■' ■•'•■"Sgon- Th,.ae gears are all fined with «e best graduated cast-steel springs, and the material ind workmanship are of the very best. Tht -ele- Ifated "iirken side-bar waggon .scarcely nee^.-, de- ieriptiou, the merits of the springs of 'his famous nveiuor being so well known. Tho - nianufac- Thomas Ollloan, Watchm.aker, Jeweller, etc., nj Richii ml Street,— Among the list of industries l-iomment 111 our cit\ and country that of watch- making and jewellery takes a high position, and in this line we have many well-known citizens I engaged. A repre.seiitative jewellery establishment ! of the "Korest City, ' .and one tli.at will compare favorably with that of any contemporaneous cstablish- 11 ent, is that of .Mr. Thomas Gillean. This establish- in. -nt dates its inceptii.n back to the year 1S69, since nhen it has by the energy, zeal and busine.s.=; abilities of Its jiroprietor, pushed itself into the very first rank of jewellery establishments. Owin;' to the rapid increase in the trade of the house, enlarged premises were necessary. Mr. Gillean accordingly moved ■some three years ago to his present quarters, where he enjoys every fiicility for the prosecution of this ; importan; business. Mr. Gillean imports direct from ! the European and American market... ,;rid is enabled to cater to the most fastidi. tastes of 'h • public The premises utilized by Mr. (Jillean ar.v i m- ated at 395 'Richmond Street, and comji- p ;-. u,ge and handsomely appointed store; the ;■.;,■. r-.r js three stori-js in height, and steady employment i" given to -SIX ex|)erienced assistants. Repairing is m.ide a i specialty and any kind of work is manufactured to order and in any desire.! style. Mr. (iillean carries ■ a large variety ol elegant jewellery, plate, diamonds ,. and all kinds of fancy irticles, •:-. the most chaste of .designs and beautifully finish. ., a specialty being j made of both gold and silver watches, a varied I assortment being kept constantly on h.Tud. and all '^s'es as reg.Ti.is makes and prices can be "suited. Mr. Gillean has had seventeen years' experience in this business, and all goods sold from his establish- ment ire guaranteed as represented. This gentle- man Is a native of this city, where he is widely and favorably known. "* 72 CITY OF LONDON Mulrhaad ft OartUy. Dominion Mills, 3",Vto }ll Tallioi Slnet. Among iIk' various lomniciilitie^ that r;ink liit;h aniont; oiir'mn>-l inipiirtant matcii;il resource-, tlie aiticif of meal may a]ipr(.|iriatcly be classcil .1 .imoiii; one of the livsl. The immense (luanlities maniif.ictmeil in this section, which lind a really sale in this Province, as well as in the markets of the east, constitute an important element in C(jn- siderini; the industrial ai . commercial resources of he "idwi nc citv of London, and serve to spread and buy the boit adapted to their use, as it is theii aim to manidaclure only the very finest yiades il meal and lireakfast cervals. The reputation which this house has acipured, anlovmenl to twelve hands, .\mongst the products of this house are oatmeal, rolled, granu- le,, p, I .,,,1 <;i:i]-,;iar'.!, rolled wheat, corn meal, linseed iiieaUoil cake, split peas, pot barley, self-raising buckwheat flour, C.raham flour and seH-raismg wheat flour, while they also deal extensively in corn, peas and barley, both wholesale and retail. Located as they are, with railroads centring in London from all the best grain growing districts, they are able to select William Baok li Co., Ontario Cigar 1: Works, 173 and 175 Albert Street.— An impori,.:, industry, where cigars are manufactured in such Ini; f|uantities as in this section of the country, is !l manufacture of cigar boxes. h\ this branch of tra.; we have a leading and representative house in thai < Messrs. William Heck & Co., which, though tradiii; under its old constitutional title, is still under the >w administration of Mr. A. lieck. This business wa originally established in (Jail in 1880, but in 18S4 ih firm removed to this city, where they now carry on thriving business in the manufacture of cigar boxe- veneer and thin lumt)er, at their premises, 173 an 175 Albert Street. The building is a three-storied or.' 25x60 feei in size, and steady employment is gi. tr- io some 25 hands. The most improved machiiitt; and latest modern appliances are here in use. The also do a verv large business at their branch house i- Montreal, the boxes are made of Spanish cedrir the cedar being imported from Mexico and Sjiair and in this line Messrs. Heck lS: Co. turn out x article unsurpasseil by any other establishment in th. country, and this lirm Inn exemplifies that distinctivt, western spirit of enterprise and jirogress, which lu done so much to develop and increase the resouict of the country. This firm undertakes all work in ( or nection with thin lumber, and using the lines' j machinery, they have e\ery facility for completi;, I satisfactory work. Mr. Beck is a native of Waterlo I county, and has been in the city since 1884, and tl 1 continuous succes.s which has attended this enterpri- ever since its inception is due in no small degree : hi le management. CITY OK IlKAN r|-()H|) to their use, a» it i% their ' the very finest i»rai Ontario Ciyar T'.^ Iberl Street. — An impnri.i:, re manufactured in such laici .'Ction of the country, is iln xes. In this branch of traii< epresentative house in that > i Co., which, though Iradin; nal title, is still under the >oi \. Beck. This business \\a (ialt in iS8o, but in 1884 ih: y, where they now carry on manufacture of cigar boxi;- r, at their jiremises, 173 ai: building is a three-storied on- steady employment is gi.c he most improved machiiier iances are here in use. Thi; liness at their branch house r are made of Spanish ced.ir ted from Mexico and Siinir •s. Beck iK: Co. turn out nr my other establishment in tk u exemplifies that distinctive; Drise and progress, which li.i op and increase the resouict rm undertakes all woik in ror ber, and using the lines: - evet) latiiity lor complc;;::. . Beck is a native of WaterK 1 the city since 1884, and ll :h has attended this enterprl^ n is due in no small degree: CiiiDi lldiiKc. Unititfin-il In the early days of the present century the (Jran.l River followed its tortuous course through valley ll plam in its own solitude, with ils power and energy unutilized by water wheel or mill. To the lunters and trappers who wandered in these primeval forests the ever flowing waters were as devoid of fjility as the soil they trod upon. Hut it is to the Grand River the city of Brantford owes its name. fhe stream was wide and deep, and must be bridged, and this Joseph Brant, the .Mohawk chieftain, |ccumplished by erecting a sort of boom very near the present site of the Lome Bridge, where in the ^sence of raft or cknoe, chief and warrior, s(|uaw and papoose, could safelv reach either shore. This fossing was known as Brant's Kord ; hence the name of the city. I'air indeed in those times must have Ipen the sight .,ver the houseless stretch of ground, one day destined to be covered with an imi.ortant j|ld steadily increasing city. Krom east to west a hilly amphitheatre bounded the horizon, at the base o( fhich the river travelled over its sinuous course, finally disappearing near where the spire of the old Jiurch of ihe Mohawks pn.udly erects its column to the skie-. On all sides stretched a vailey rich and Ttde, with ils innate wealth only awaiting development, while noble forests invited the axe of the ioneer. The advent of the ubiquitous while man and his civilized house in the year of grace 1805 was 'he com- |encement of the change of scene, the first settler being one John Stalls. The progress of the settlement lis infancy was by no means rapid, for in 1S18 I'vre were but twelve while inhabitants, a number which 1823 had increased to upwards of one hun-he.l. I )uring this year there were established a shoe shop in by one Armah Huntington ; a blacksmith's si, op and three small stores, the chief articles of trade ^ing whiskey and the principal customers Indians. Thus was founded the nucleus of the present and industry of the city. In 1825 the first grist inil! was built on the b..inks of the river by larshall Lewis. It was on April igth. 1830, that the town plot of Brantford was surrendered by the Idians to the IJovernment. This plot w.is included in the grant of land ceded by the Crown to the Nation Indians, when they, under Brant's leadership, came to Canada, the whole consisting of a strip miles wide on each side of tfie Grand River. Most of this valuable territory has at different limes en surrendered by the chiefs, the Six Nations being now principally located upon their reserve a .■rfj 2 CITY OF BRANTFORD splendid tract of some 44,000 acres, comprising the Township of Tiiscarora, in Drant County, some nir. • miles distant from the city. The town plot surren dered wa- immediatelv surveyed an sold by auc- tion at an 11; set price l /,"io yzr Im' to actual sf tiers. Then il:; old story w.;- r c p o a t c I i inns an' chu r che , distil Itrif. and slorr-. rapidly arun in the pl,u\ 5 of wigwani- i? and h u I M ; mills ami t a n n e r u- • j were pitcluv X on the rivtr s bank ; aiic: 5 Brantfoni "-^ l)egan its in - i s t e n c e ■^ Wonderful ;= indeed h.ivi been I In changes an: prot; tc Si since the:, ■ A b r -_■ w f ' . stood whi' Wycliffelb;: now faces ihi M a r U I- Sii II ar e ; log cal.i: ])reci'ili-'d il. King h .. '• I louse; Mil lored lui' • .idorncd • la n il sea: instead ' while bi cd mrin'si nuiddy lams were llu' lorcruiuiers ol pavca sux'tts. What added niateriall,, U- the e;irly prospcni liranlford was the inauguiiition o^ the (hand River NaNigalion Company, and at a laier period -oiislruclion of Ibe V- ""ilo ar.d Lake Ihiroi; Railway, which ran thrmigh the town. ,(**■ CITY OF BRANTl'OKD f m 1 m I H 1 1 1 1 1 P 1 K 1 liram County, some nir..> Tile town plot siirrun (lered \va- iinmeiliately siirveyeilan ; sold by ail.- tionat an u: set price ■ : /,'io pjr I"-. to actual sc', tiers. Then il . old story w„- r p e a t e I i : inns a n r c liu r c h e - . distillciir- and slori-, rapidly am- in the pl.uv 5 of wigwaiib ■5 and h u t > ; £ mills ami _ t a n n e r u • 5 were pitclnv 35 on the rim s bank ; am; 3 B r a n t f o r p Degan its tA g i s t e n c I' . ^ Wo II d c r f iL •i indeed havi been t lu changes an>; pro^; r.- - since tHi.'.! ■ A br;'weri stood whi'i Wycliffelh: now faces ihi M a r U I Si] liar c; log cabi: precodod ili 1! i ng li a n House; sea: tered Iioiim .ulorned il?. 1 a n d s c a I instead ■ while bi f cd inansi I ■ ic llie early prospcril\ and al a laier jieriod i!' town. On July 28, 1S47, Hranlford was incorporaleil as a town by ^pecial Act ; on bth September, same year, the first town council- »lors were elected, there being one member for each of the seven wards, and 011 the glh of Septem- ber tlie first Council meeting wa.-. held at Hradlev's Inn, Mr. \Vm. Miiirhend lieing elected the first Mayor. In iS4().iTown Hall and MarACt were erected in the centre of the Maiket .S(|iiare, a largo wing being adiled in 1S55 at a cost of $3,000. The buildings, which are ef brick, embrace a public hall, used chiedy for election purposes, the Council Chamber, and offices of City Clerk, Treasurer, Collec- tor, and Police Magistrate. In 1S53 the County of Brant was organized, Mr. .S. J. Jones being Jiulge, Mr. T. -S Shenstoii, Regis- trar, and .Mr. John .Smith, .Sheriff. The former two still hold their api>ointincnts, the l.-ilter having died in I,S,S5, wlien Mr. \V. J. Scarfe was appointed his succes- «or. .Mr. James Wilkes, who was a member of Council in 1849, was appointed t'ily Treasurer in 1871, Rtid Mr. James Woodyatt. who was a Councillor for 1850-51-52, and Keeve -n 1853, was elected City Clerk in 1859, still occupying that position. Mr. lames Weyms ha. been I'olu.- Magistrate since 1S65, having previously been Mayor of the town. In 1854 gas was first introduced inlo Hranlford, and in 1S70 water works were .ac<|uired ; and so from one stage to another Brantfoid, moved slea.lilv along, growing in populatioi>, increasing in her mercantile and industri.xl ^s.iurces, and constantly ac<,uiring additional faeilities for the carrying on cf the material interests of a -?*pidly growing town. ■■| In 1866 a Board of Trade was organized, the following gentlemen composing the original member- «lip : Messrs. J. Cocksluilt, President ; R. Shannon, Allan Cleghorn, Thomas McLean, William Calde, A. \\atts Leeming and I'.iterson, John i^obinson, George Wallace, Thomas and Ash, loseph Ouinlan. William li. Hurst, Adam Kor, C. H. Waters, A. Robertson, V. V. (loold, (ieorge Watt, .-V. Morton\>^ Co John Come, lord, John Montgomery, Thomas Hotham, H. W. Brelhour, Humphrey Uavis, Josep.i .^ney,John Taylor; .Secretary W.J. Imlach, who was chiefly instrumental in organizing the B,.ard flie hrsi meeting was held in the Brant Hotel, the lea.lirg hotel in Brantford at the time. Il is now J fed as an ollico by Mr. Joseph Stratford, wholesale druggist. The Board has been since reorganized ider an Act of Parliament relative to the formation of such institutions. There are at present some venly members, the prominent merchants and manufacturers of Brantford, and good work i.-, being d.me r. George M. Wilkes is I'resident, and .Mr. William Watt, Jr., Secretary. .m In_lS77, Brantford was incorporated as a city, James W. Digby being elected Mayor. The total i»lue ot real property was iheti $2,796,480 ; in 1885 it was put down at $3,452.730, showing an increase I the end of e,.„. ye.,rs of $656.-0. The population of Brantford h .2,600, and in thai .espeet ranks *.lh among the cities of Ontario. I The public buildings, business houses and residences are, moMly built of the fine white brick which II the prevuiling color in this section of Ontario, and the residence streets are wide, macadamized, and Jorned with shade trees. I'dxl Dfflcc, JImiil/iii-il CITY OF BRANTFOHD Victoria Park, a splendid s(|uare, in the centre nf wlrc'i is t'le liranl memorial, recently unveiled, i,i which any city might be proud. It is surrounded by trees, while gravel walks run through it, with her- and there tastefui tiower beds. The publii- buildings ar ■ of a subslan lial nature, and are in a greement with the progres- sive city of liVant ford. The Court House an! County HuilM- iiigs occupy .; square oppn site Victoria I'ark.and cu-: $50,000. Tlr I'ost Olii(r, (Jusloms, anl Inland Ku\r uue form :i verylinewln'r brick struc- lure, which also cost $50.- 000. The \'. M.C.A.buil.l lug, contain- ing lecture hall, reaarlnr- and stores in basement, i- a n excelli building, ami cost $20,0' lliL '■Loriiu ( I r mecliMi, with a dis; -I rou.sfatc. I li( stun and lieamsvllle, O: I built in triangular syst. m «. Hnint Miiiniiniiil The bridge is 254 feet long, the bottom cur.ls being 15 feet above water level ; the width from outside to outsiile of •walks is 34 feet, the truss J2.feet in height, and ihestruciui- IS guaranteed tc bear with perfect safety 2,100 pounds fur ^ns -J his son-in-law. Colonel Guy Johnson, aided by T Layen.lanag 5 Lowe; C^^ada." '''''' "' ''*" "^ '^'^''""^ ^"'"^"^ "''•^ ''^''''' ^' ^ '"'"-- '' '^'>^^' To follow that war through its long and bloo.ly career is here unnecessary. The part played in it by ihnyendanagea ,. h.stor.cal. He twice visited England, and on each occasion was reeived wit f ..ngu,shed honors a, the lintish Court. During the long years of the war Captain Brant remahc foni?:!' '" ""'• '"' ""'""•"' •" "'^"'"^ "^^- ^^'^- '"'"''•-■ -"-'!• "E-- "-e revolted 1 the'six t'r"*^ ^''T? '"f I'""' ^^ '"'"'"'"'" *^'^'' ''"'' =''"•"' 'he title ,0 the lands granted |1. n a, to what ,s now Welbngton .Square. Here he dispensed liberal hosiality, and here he died ler a long and pa.nful . Iness. on the 24th o. .Xovember, .807. His last thoughts were for h s pec'le n wk Hi ■ cr\r''""- '^ T- '"v."""-" ""'"^ ''"^ Thayendanage' the greatest of'all'.l nhawk.. H>s remains were interred m the yard of the old Mohawk Church, which he had built many a.-s before, and which was the first Christian chu.ch in Upper Canada. ^ llle^il'Tof r?''h"'''^T""'' """"'"' '^""" '^"^^"""'' -'•-'."' of clu.rches. 1 here are eighteen in all, comprised as follo«s: Kour Methodist, four ; i 's R C?'7;r,t' r ■ '':Jr7'' <'-■"'""''• ^"" °'"- ■'^'^'-"- A^y bar^ck. Of thes liastls (R. C), Brant Avenue (Methodist), /.ion (I'resbytertan) and (Irace (Episcopal) are the Ipeet.ve ropresentafve churches, the buihlings being especially tme. The ^•ts teachings, and is governed by a board of directors elected by the shareholdefs The college >s a splendul structure, of considerable architectural design, is pleasantly located, and surrounded by beautiful grounds, and accommodates some 90 young ladies. It is in charge of a resident princi.nl «nd several governesses, and enjoys the services of highly qualified masters in literature, music and .ar" It passes a class every year in the University local examinations for women. The Gove.nor-Cener i .^.u,a y contrdnues a s, ver medal for general pro.iciency. The inscription stone was lai,l by the Coun-e of I.ullerm m .874 ; and m ,8So the Governor-General's medal was presented personally by tlu- Princess It has several important indus-ries, including brick yards, breweries, foun.lries, fl„ur, co„on and r.„ll.,nm,Ils,wmcey factory, agricultural implcnent works, engine and machine works, ihe evtensive *..ps of ,he .rand Trunk Railway, etc. It h.as three banks, two loan societies, two privat. In," «i,l three dady newspapers, publishing weekly editions, vi... the A.,/..,//.., 7V/.,v„J nn,l c^r ,' Assessed valuation of real and personal property, $3,904,310 , bon.led indebtcdncs, $222 S; . 57 Bmntford also possesses a free library and reading room, where, in addition to (,,000 voh„,-es ,!,o giMieraliy read periodicals and newspapers are on (lie. Hrantf,ml is often alluded ,,. as the •' Telephone City," a title i, derive, from the fict that (,„„, ,S-, to ,870 Profs. (.r.aham Hell and A.Melville Bell developed the telephone, the tirst experime it , n, .ccessfully made between their home on Tutelo Heights, two or three miles distant, an ! an oir,... in II,: With this short historical sketch the -felephone City" may well be left, in the glorious certainty of a .uly growth and inerease.l prosperity : for, situated a. she is in the heart of ont of the s. Ingldy CITY OF UKANTFOHI) favoreil regions of r;\ninla, and haviiij; amonp; her cilizens men of Inisiness al)ility ami probity, of enerj;;, anil enterprise, her future is well as-urcil. Kach passing year brin^^s its improvements, anil shows^ii- li:f,irii!|iprapiM!!'ffi ■■' r 1 '■1 I steady advance long ere she territory. menu. Hr.intford is to-dny a luiqhl link in ihi 1 econies a wfstern metropolis, in which wii ; chain of Can.adian cilie";, and it will noi 1 1 centre the life and connnerce of a wlilt 1 KKl'HESENTATJVE BUSINESS MEN 73 ity ami probity* of energy rovt'intMits, and .shi)ws|]ii- 'i'Wm A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF Tin-: rn,KF I'ofxrs of ATTiurrrox, a.xi. tuf mfhcastifk a.xjj com ^rFliVIM. JxriaiFSTS OF TIIF -TFUH'UOXF crrv: an cilies, anil it and commerce will not of a Willi Charles B. Heyd, Esq., Mayor of lir.inlford. — Ihe progress and general ]irospe.-ity of the "Tele- pumLLuy 'is 111 no small .legiee due to the wi-^e admmiMralion of her City Coiincillors ; and in a work of this kind it is but due and httint; iliat proper recogmtion l.e paid to the Chief Magistrate of IJrant- lord, who has, with credit to himself and with satisfaction to his fellow-citizen , conducted with high executive ability the onerous and responsible duties of his high position. Mr. Charles 1<. lUyd was born in Koclie.,ter, in the .State of Nev, York on the 23rd of lebruary, Iti43, and is thus in hi.s 44lnyear. His lather, the late Mr. Bernard Hey.l a native of Berne in .Switzerland, emiyrated to America in i8jj, locating in lirantfoid in iSss where he the following year opened up a grocery ! store, which he carried on till his death in August of: I8i)4. when he was succeeded by his son. the present Mayor. This establishment, by the wise iJolicy of Its management, has been eminently successful, and may be regarded as one of the representative stores 0/ the city. After thirty years of growth and expan- sion Brantfoid was proclaimed a city on the ^ist of May, 1877, with Dr. Digby as Us first Mayor? being sijcceeded in turn by Robert Henry, Dr. llenwooil, William Watt Sr., W. J. .Scarfe and Charles ii! : Heyd. I his last named gentleman is now holding i his second term of oflice, having been previously I called upon to hll the unrxpired term of Sheriff! .Scarfe, and again at the general municipal elections. ' Mr, Heyd has always taken a deep interest in every I movement which had for its object the development ' of the city and the advance of its commercial ! interests, while he has been prominently identified ' with several railway enterprises. As an active: Mason he has been Master of Doric Dodge No 121 and principal of Mount Iloreb Chapterfand h now a Director of the \ oung Ladies' College, and h.as been a Director of the Koy.al Loan .and S.avings Com- pany since its foundation. He has b.en an Alder- man for five years, representing the (Jueen's Ward, previous to his electmn as .Mayor. During his term of o tice several important events h.-.ve taken place notably ine completion of the lirantford .Street Ra>lw.ay and the unveiling of the lirant Memorial, the latter having a national as well as a local importance, as building up a monument to one of he noblest Indians who ever lived, wl.o, throughout the troublous times in which his life was cast, ever proved .a staunch ally of ICngland, and gav'e to Bran ford the origin of her .,ame, and lefP to the world the memory of him with whom the history of Brantlord must ever be in.lissolub'y connected rhus, occupying a conspicuous position in various mdustrial enterprises, and all progressive .,easi"es results, Mr. Heyd h.as both unheld .nn.i n,.r ^.h li^ high iruuitions appertaining to the" important ^ in air ' "" ^^'"'l ''f ">'« Kentleman is : («» in a large measure much of that thrift and * er.ty which has attended this city in its railroad pities ;ind manu acturing enterprises, with which h a long peruKi .Mr. Heyd has been associated ; vvhile he has earned a name and posiiion as a stalwar Liber.al in politics, an etmnent financier and the friend of enterprise and progress, beinc deservedly respected by all who know him. ^ nf M,'/"i^°.''?°''> Hardware, Colhorne Street.- One of the olde.st business establishments in the city, and the most important of its kind, ,s that conducted by bornisir;., 1 T?' 'i^ harro„, nails, horse-shoes (machine-made), glas^ m t^v oils and' '""'■ ^f"'''' '"e*^ as.,or,mi;t'of po'nu^ oils and varnishes ,s cmslantly kept; as also mechanics' tools and house furnishings, ro^ and s"ee° .n sheet and bar, of which this establishment a e , Ihe heavie.st stock in the city. Everything in this house can be guaranteed as 'regards \,ualfty" on y hr^t-class goods being purchasc^^l, and' in so la^ie -luamures that Mr. J, V. Morton can oiler advan.a^f s ... .he vustomrrs. M,. .M,„ton is a native of .Mont-" ord whe';:rp'"' ""^ '^'^•,''">'^ '^^ ^^^ ^'^^ '^ '^'-^^- the suTro!, " ""'' P°P"'"' "' "•'^" ^"^ 'hroughout the stirrounding country. He is one of the Directors 01 the Ga* Company, is energet c and enterprisinc honorable ,n all his relations, and estimable as ''a 74 CITY OF BKANTFOHD all parts of Canada, as well as some from the Uiiileci States. The tuilion is ihoi()U(;h and complete in all the difTerent departments, from the earliest English branches to languages, music, painting, decorativr art and higher mathematics. Special attention i . given tj prepare young ladies for the e.^iaminalion^ in the Toronto University. None but the mo>i competent and capable professors an. devoted to education can oiTer to pupils who are at every one being permitted to attend such churcti a, the same time residents of that instituti.m. The , is designated by their parents and guardians. JIr' healthy disciplinary routine of private schools forms principal of this well-known and | opular institution the all-importam factor in the education of our is l)r. T. M. Maclnlyre, .M.A., LL.Ii., agentleman n youth. The moral tendencies of the boy or girl are high culture and extended view.s who for the perioH here formed, and to that formation is due in no of nine years Ins successfullv discharged the small degree the success or failure in after life of the man o r w o man. Urantford has every reason to be proud of its scholastic institui ions, and prominent amongst them must be num- bered the es- tabl isliment which now forms t h e subject of th is sketch. The lirantford Young Ladies' Col lege was established 12 years ago in ..... . . Church in Canada, and since its inception It has met , 1 his ge: r ,. ^ r . ,■ t wit a ^rau'ing measure of succeL, the College native o Canada. Ll^f'-'pf if 'S'^al ^lr■. occupy,^ ^ high Positior^ among contemporary , ^^'^^y'l^^;^'^^^!;^,;,:^^: ^ i.. connection with the Presbyterian ■ responsible functions connected with his positi. da. and since its inception it has met , This gentleman who is of Scotch descent is e College native of Canada. Facility of Instrudion ; 1 . . temporary , Maclntyre, ^LA., LL.I!., Ph.D., Principal; M g its high T. M. Maclntyre, Lady Superintendent ; K< ducational | John Laing, U.D,, Moral Philosophy and Eviden.e is all that I of Christianity; Rev. F. R. lieattie, B.D., Ih.D. institutions of the country, and maintaining its high )r the thoroughness of its 1 The location of the College reputation for the thoroughness '^'^^:J^^T^^;^:^^^'^^:' Ti^lMenufPhilo^ophyand Logic; Miss I.i.a,Balm buildings are large and handsomely constructed, , B.A. (gold surrounded by beautiful lawns, dotted witn shrubs Classic; nnd trees coverinc some three and a half acres of : Masten ,.._ ana trees, covciuit ;'"""^_i , ., ^^. ;, [ \i„,i,„,„^t;^= . Mile Eluhmann, trench and Cer uiedalist, University of Toront''| Mathematics, English ; Miss Isabella li McC.ill Normal Schooj), English m- Mathematics . _ _ man. Music: Charles A. Garratt, Esq. (Organi- and Choir Master, Grace Church, Brantforl Musical Director— Piano, Organ, Voice Cullurt fashion. Xhes and Vocal Music ; Miss Evelyn Ruthven, Teachf shoohl ))lease e in Piano ; Miss Addie E. Powers, Teacher 1: Roods a very lai Piano. Art; Henry Martin, A.R.C.A., Profes^. in Fine Arts, with able assistants. Medical Attem ants : Drs. Henwood, Philip and Nichol. ground all beautifiTlly laid out, while everything is provided that can conduce to the health and comfort of the pupils. The College is heated throughout with steam, lighted with gas, and furnished with every modern convenience and comfort. The beautiful situation of the College, with the surround- ing country, makes most delightful scenery, and oflfers attractions at once pleasing to the eye and calculated to arouse those finer fe-Hings of our nature so easily impressed upon the young and so conducive to mental satisfaction, either when engaged in study or in hours of recreation. The country is noted for it= healthful atmosphere, and it would seem next to impossible to find a more delightful or eligible spot on which to erect an establishment for the education of young ladies. It has accommodation for some S -tend ^ t^cit;i""pu AlsT ':;;^v:^ .^IS; l with^he theory a thorough knowledge of the pra. „dm.. •( law. In •pened cliai fcalf conduc |lme he liel( fenoral lega ecame as,s( Hryd A M Jones was ai lime tlie styl A Jones. I largr legal |: c;at low figures, \ made his mark before the Bar and .icquired disiiiujt^l h.is not tion in other walks of life. He studied in the i,Ti;bMi||ess, but hai law oiTice of the Blakes, Toronto, where he acqinceratSOf the city, REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 76 IS some from the Unileci lugh and complete in all :om the earliest Englisli >ic, painting, decorativi- :s. Special attention i. es for the examination^ ■. None but the nu)>i ifessors and teachers arr is given in vocal and number of pianos beini; the lie.it instructors thai rict attention is giver to ure of the pupils, these slightest sectarian bia>, to attend such church ;i^ ts and guardians. Tin; 1 and I opular institutimi I., LL.li., a gentleman nf lews, who for the period ■ssfully discharged the •( law. In 1SS2 he was admitted to the liar; he •pened clianiliers in Brantford, and for a year and a ialf conductcMi an individual practice, dur: which fme he lield many hriels and enjoyed ai, , asing •encral legal practice. In 1883 Mr. (i. H. ., 'arhead ^came a^socia:ecl with him under the firm name of Mt-yd * Muirhead, and siibse(|uent!y Mr. W. IJ Jones was admitted into the partnership, since which Unie the style of the tirm h.as been Heyil, .Muirhead * Jories. It may be mentioned that in addition to a ttrge legal practice, the members of this lirrn, being competent and energetic lawyers, also conduct the mrgest business in the city in the transfer of pro- perty. But to return to the subject of this sketch As .1 pleader before the liar, Mr. Ileyd has obtaineil » wide celebrity, his forensic talents having singled Um out as being one of the moit promising members «f the Junior liar, i'opular and public-spirited, he h«s luentihed himself with every movement which had for us object the general welfare of the city. In »»f^4 he was elected an Alderman, and during his term was a governor of the John II. Slratlor.l Ho.pual, having been appointed bv the Council. Uunng the last municipal election Mr. Ilevd retired from the City Council, when his brother, the present Mayor, ran for that office. In addition to other trusts, Mr. lleyd is solictor for the Standard Bank of lirantford, and tor the Royal Loan and Saviims Company, lew lawyers in Ontario have within sol short n lime acquired the popularity and ' ■«"'•. llolmedale, Brantford. -In 1883 Mr. Clayton Slater, late member of the firm of lohn Slater & S«ns, of Barnoldswick, York- shire, Lnglond, built the now well known wincey mill.s, at llolmedale. One hundred and twenty-five hands are employ-ed. There are one hundred looms, hve sets of cards for woollen goods, and 2,000 cotton spindles. Motive p.^wer is supplied by a compound hori/onta engine, ' .li.h and Annie," being iracewell A- P.cku,. nt, Burnley Iron works! L,anca.shiie, ].,nglan without a rival ; e- ;cial y newspapers, periodicals, wall-paper, etc. 11. .lelivers l,ooocopiesof Canailian ilailies each ilay, and his list includes all the daily and weekly papers published in Canada, L'r-r Stales an.l Fngland. Anions the Kngli-sh weul may be enumerated the following well known pii cclii" ^ : Aciu/eiiiy, Army am/ Navy Ga.itte, -•// . Hull I Architect, JieJ/'.ist JVe-ws, /iiiliih Media Journal, Builiier, Cliristian 'limes, Cliiixh Jievi' Catlioir Opinion, Court Circular. Dublin Freeiiuu. Journal, I'^dinburgh Scotsman, Englisli^ Mechu 1 Examiner, Engineerini; and BuiUiint; Times, hi. Fun, (ilasgow Herald, Gra['hic, London AV:, Sf'Oiting and Dramatic Sews, Iron, A'iiid /C Lancet, Live Stoik Journal, Liverpool Mci... Lloyd','- Weekly News, Musical World. Metiu i Record, Medical 'limes and Gaze/te. I'icloiial H'c' /'all A/all Budi,'et, Lunch, Saturday Neview, .S/, - ini; 'dimes. Spectator, Times Weekly Digest >i; Vanity Fair (the 1. ist prominent society papt published in Lomloi., and intensely interesting Among the English monthlies are " All the \ i-.. Round," "Art lournal," ".Adviser," 'Hand Hope Review," " Hclgravia," " Baptist Magazirc. " Bible Treasury,'' "Blackwood's Magazine," " I!"' Bells," " Boys of England," " British Tempera;: Advocate," " Chambers' Journal," " Chess Woil, "Child's Own Magazine," "Church of Kngbi Temperance Maga/ine," " Contemporary Rcvitu, " Carpenter and Builder," " Dublin Univer-i Magazine" anil "Fortnightly Review.'' The Kr,. lish (|uarterlies include all the leading publica'ioi while among the immense list of American weeklk the following appear : American Angler, Metvofc. tan Lutpit, American Maehiiit, Army and A'l: foiirnal, Appleton's Railway Ciiide. Art Amatcir Atlantic Monthly, Bicycling World, Boys of .W york, Bankers' Ma^a:ine, Building, 'J he Cenlw Detroit Lree J'ress, Dramatic Aews, Engineov News; Frank Leslie's publications. Golden Ai-c Harper's Bauiar, etc. ; Irish American ; Leik Hours and 1 he Magazine of Art. Mr. Rolh« carries an immense slock of wall-paper, imported Irr the United Slates and England, making a siiecialiy the former. A specialty is made of school .r college text books, \nd this house is the headquav for the Collegiate Institute and Young Ladk College and the Public Schools. Mr. Rothwell, « is extremely popular, ha.-, been much identilicil « public affairs in the ciiy of Brantford. He \va- four years Alderman for ihe Queens Ward, Ca of the crack company of the Dufferin Rifles, a ca). officer of his masonic lodge, and while he devi: six days of the week to business, he officiated uii seventh as Warden of his church. Mr. Rothv a nati\e of Strathroy, county of Middlesex, whin was born in 1846. Franklin 0«, Colored Linings, Russets, t Colborne Street— The tr.ade carried on by Mr. 1 has lieen established for thirty years or more, anu name is more familiar in the wool and hide m.irl than that of Otl, and none have a higher reputai; as a tanner of .sheepskins. Mr. Ott manufac'. russets, moroccos, and linings of all colors, yearly turn-over aveiagc.-, 30,000 sheep skin: wiih regard to the quality of goods turned out, is none better in Canada. The Canadian tra. distributed over Ontario and Quebec, being large, while an appreciative export trade l' Eastern States is also carried on. Mr. Otl extensive dealer in wool, green hides and calf- K. Sims •■G«Ort;e St., o KiiSims has Mta estate r tl*&>ni every and who enjo trily of hi him his has beei Sm. There -Oflleal estate, b^ness as ] Witiches, set T'Bfey are also foans, IfirMnf for^puvuieind jBAgnient of '. artd there is 1 ptfient, from e »«ifl estate, to 4iie manage tl ftHy, with pol several of his lines he is y newspapers, periodicals, rs ijOoocopiesof Canaiiiin list incliules all the (l;u.y ished in Canada, L'mu, nonp the Knglish weul How int; well known pu y aiiii Navy Ga-ctle, Ai-. News, Ihiliih Medico. an 'J'iniis, CliwJi Kevir ^ircuhir. Dublin freeman sman, Englisli Menal, Liverpool Mi !,!<■. Musieal World. Mel/w i id Ga-.eUe, J'i./oriai «Vi.,, i, Saturday A'erie-u', .S/,», f'imes H'eekly Digest .w . prominent society pope and intensely interesting nthlies are " All the \ k " " .\ilviser," ' Hand ivia," " Daptist Maj;a/irt, ;kwood's Magazine," " li"' nd," " British Tempern: Journal,'' " Chess Woi, ; le," "Church of I''-ni;i.ii " ConteniiKirary KevicH. ler," " Dublin Univet>r ghtly Review." The Kis. ill the leading publica'im, ic list of American weelili; i merit an Angler, Met rope \lachir r.l. Army and Na- hvay Guide, A>t Amalcu ■ling World, Boys of .\V tie. Building, The Centw tmalii Aeu's, Engineov lublications. Golden Ar^-f Irish American ; I.ei u ine of Art. Mr. Rolli« of wall-paper, imported In igland, making a specialty Ity is made of school a: his house is the headqu.iiii stitute and Young Ladit Schools. Mr. Rothwtll, « ■, been much identified u <>( Hrantford. He \va- r the (lueen's Ward, Ca; the Dufferin Rifles, a ca| . jdge, and while he dev. : business, he officiated on : lis church. Mr. Rothv^ii mnty of Middlesex, whtic ored Linings, Russets, e: trade carried on by Mr. ( thirty years or more, and 1 the wool and hide mail Dne have a higher repuial: vins. Mr. Ott manulactur linings of all colors. T: JC3 30,000 sheep skins, ["ty of goods turned out, il^^i da. The Canadian tr.iilt :io and Quebec, being v relative export trade t" carried on. Mr. Ott ■ il, green hides and calf 1 I RP^PilESENTATrVE BUSIXESS MEN 77 William Patcraon, M.mufacturer of liiscuits «1s, U ir'ing money on security, as also banking invuLe individuals. As valuators of property the ;ment of E. Sims & Son is always relied upon, there is no other office in the city more com- Int, from experience and thorough knowledge of ._,. estate, to judge of its nature and value. They jJIiC manage the Globe Mutual Fire Insurant Com- paiij-, with policies to the amount of $800,000, and in height. In the vaults are stored the stock of , mature wines produced at the celebrated Pelee I Island \'ineyaids, of Pelee Island, Lake Erie. These wines constitute the jirincipal line of this house, and ■shipments are made to all parts of the Dominion. The leading brands of I'elee Island wines are : Dry Catawba, a light dry dinner wine of line bouquet, and much resembling the Sauterne of France and Rhine wine of Germany : sweet Catawba, a choice sweei champagne-flavored wine of the s.ame class as , sparkling wines are made from ; Isabella, a delicious I golden-colored wine, choice and delicate in flavor similar to the Malvoisie wines : Si. Emilion, a heavy ! dark wine, stout, rich, and i ;ll-bodied, made from the Virginia seedling and Catawba grapes; St. Augustine, a dark, sweet red wine, produced' froni the Concord and Catawba grapes, containing only a small quantity of spirits, and suitable for .s.-icramental purpo.ses ; Claret, a dry heavy red wine, produced rom the Virginia seedling grape ; Delaware, achoice light dry dinner wine ; Pelee Island port, a sweel red wme. the pr.odiirt of the Concord and I-,-cs seed- ling grape. An exhibit of the Pelee Island wines was made by this house a the Colonial Exhibition Londoti, Eng. Mr. J. S. Hamilton is energetic and enterprising; and in addition to importing to this country the choicest of w ines and spirits, he has done much in his connection with the Pelee Isla-id vine- yards to popularize Canadian wines. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) /. ''J // .V.^C* / 1.0 I.I l„ Ms L25 ■ 1.4 !2,5 2.2 1.6 v) ^>. Sciences Corporation # ^ V 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. I4S80 (71«) 873.4503 F ^ \\ >|.:^. ^ . 78 CITY OF BRANTFORD S> Hswilt, Pianos and Organs, cor. George and Dalhousie Sts. — The manufacture of pianos is an ex- tensive industry in llie principal cities of America, Canada and Kurope. As a musical instrument, the pianos talvcs precedence to all others, Init this has only been accomplished afer many changes and im- flowers be put! They adorn the windows anil gardens of the rich and poor ; they enhance the sumptuous tables of the banqueting hall ; they adorn the maiden's breast, and give a bloom and freshnes- to her cheek ; in the bridal chamber and on the lowly grave thf y are alike objects of interest and im- portance. In the one case they leitd attractiveness to the festive occasion, enrich the trousseau, dresses, and enhance the room ; and in the other they are spread with tender hand on the little patch of earth, below which is all that remains of one who is no more. To ma-iy more purposes can Howers be put, but let these suffice. We cannot enumerate here all the flowers and plants cuntanied in the green- houses and conservatc riesofMr. James H. Hay ; they embrace generally be'lding plants and flowers of all descriptions, and a visit to them would be well repaid. Mr. iiay, who conducts a very large seed and florist business, began in 1875, and since then has enjojei! a prosperous career, having mi-t the tastes and sup- plied the wants peculiar to his line as no other one can in this portion of the country. In cut flower work, in floral lettering and monograms, and in floral designs, Mr. Hay has few etpials, and enjoys a de- servedly v\ide reputation. He deals largely in all sorts of seeds, bulbs and plants, as also in florists' supplies, and those whose taste or business demand such goods as Mr. Hay deals in can find no betltr satisfn.ction than at the lirantford Seed and Horli- cultural Warehouse, which is well stocked with seeds, j bulbs and florists' supplies, whi'e the exten.sive ' greenhouses, almost adjoining, and 1 he conservatories. I "near Victoria I'ark, can supply every kind of plain i and flower. Mr. Hay, who is a Canadian, is widely popular, his kindly and unobtrusive manners haying provements. Its origin is traced I ack to the ancient . ^^^'y^p^i (•„, ^j^ ^ f^ circle o, friends, among whom lyre from which, by successive gradations through the 1 ^^ .^ ^^,^, -^ ^. , ^^^ .St.,„i fo, catalogue. harp, the psaltery, the dulcimer, the clarichord and , the harpsichord, it has reached its present perfection. Who invented the flrst piano is unknown. For a long time Kurope was reputed the best place in the world for the production of pianos, the inventor having been a native of some part of the continent. Be that as it may, Europe cnn c'aim precedence no longer ; America h.is that distinction, and it was the Schomacker I'ianoforte Manufacturing Company, of Philadelphia, who conferred it; they are without doubt the manufacturers of the best pianos in the world. Their gold string pianos have secured the highest hcmors ever awarded to any maker in the world, and by all competent judges their pianos are pronounced superior to any others. This Company is represented in Canada by Mr. S. Hevilt, who keeps an excellent stock ol their goods ; ami all lovers of music in the highest sense of the word should visit Mr. Hewitt's store, corner of Cieorge and Dalhousie Streets, inspect his stock, and listen to one of the Schomacker gold string pianos. Mr. Hewitt is also agent for the Doherty \ Co. organs. Hell organs, and others. These instruments are so well known in the Canadian market, and so highly reputed for their excellence of tone and finish, that comment is unnecessary. Mr. Hewitt has been in business since 1876, and is an excellent judge of the organ and piano. Brantford S»ad anil HorllOHltural Wara- hOaSS, Jame= !'.. Usy, pr.-.priclnr. rolho.neS.t. ,..>:• What IS more beautiful in nature than the budding ! to its commercial importiince, but is a sulhcieii. and blooming of flowers in the spring time and I proof of the business ability of the proprietor, vh«. summer ! They enrich the landscape ; they perfume | can conduct an immense traile, dealing in the higlt^!. the air; they give sustenance to the busy bee and j quality of goods, and selling the same at prices wliicn| pleasure to man. liut to how many purposes can I set all other houses at defiance. Charlaa Duneanf Manufacturer and Importer of Carpets and House Kurnishings, Drawing Ronn. Dining Room and Bedroom Furniture, Colborne Street. — This is the largest and most important house of its kind in iirantford. Mr. Duncan has been established for twenty-five years, and during the , whole of that lime he has sustained a high reputation in the city, as well as throughout the surrounding country, for carpets and house furnishings of a superior quality, olVering the same at prices .igainst which no other house could compete. A large and complete stock is carrie«' •■"« employed. The premises have a depth o 32 pods of fine quality, and this house is certainly to feet, and are three slo ies high. Mr. Cockshutt who he'mX'" r'.r 'T^'"f ""equalled facilities in is a young man full of energy and ente pr se one he market. In the other department of this estab- of the stockholders of the Cockshutt Plough Co Ihshment they are importers and dealers in all kind« i '' iof hardware. They carry a heavy stock of steel, and \ John Blohop, Dealer in Shelfand Heavy Hard- Sh.ffi H "i- r"< •"''^"'•'^ ^'u ^°''u'*'''°"°'°f *"''• ''•'''"''' O'l-' 'i'^*". ='<:•. Colborne .Street, I^L? VW l'",'"l' '•""" 'n'y f^Present lirantford. -One of the most important hardware Lewis, of Dudley England, an excellent class of ; e.stablishments in Brantfor.l is that conducted by M {goods, as IS also the steel. They also represent the John liishop, a. the Sign of the PadlocMn Co bor, ; 80 CITY OF BRANTFORD Street. He began business twenty years ago, his was almost impotent. It will thus be seen that (irily store being now 150 feet deep and three stories in sterling merit could survive beyond a very limited ■^^ height, the whole being devoted to period. Suffice it to say, that since the foundation of ^^^ the storage of an immense stock ' this establishment Mr. Adam Spence has enjoyed a of hardware, including .shelf and | uniformly successful career. His trade, which was [heavy goods, paints, oils, varnishes, ' necessarily small at the outset, has steadily grown, lliuilders' hardware, mechanics' i until now it will bear comparison with any similar (tools, cutlery, belting, saws, iron | patronage in the enterprising and go-ahead cityof and steel in bar and sheet; and ! HrantforJ. We need not refer to the tiuahty of sportinggoods,such as Clabrough's, 'goods turned out at the City Carriage Works ; the llonehill's, Richard's and other : foregoing statement amply covers the ground, celebrated makers of breech and muzzle loading I Besides they are well known, and have rnade this euns rifles etc etc., ammunition, and a full line of , establishment deservedly popular throughout the Ely's sp<.riing' goods. The stock, which is first- country. The c.irriages bugg.es, sleighs, cutters class thoughoutt cannot be surpassed. i\Ir. Bishop i and waggonsmanufactured by Mr Spence are reputed has given much ktlention to the securing of the best 1 for their design hnish and durability The work- gooci In the market, keeping always abr.ast of the ; cover an area of .. 6x132 feet, and are fulye'impped times The trade is necessarily a large one, and is 1 Twenty skilled workmen are employed constantly carried on without leaving the store. For many ! with all the work they can overtake. Mr. Spence .- miles around Brantford the Sign of the Padlock is a native of the north ol well known. Mr. Bishop, who is a Canadian, is a thorough man of business, and enjoys a high reputa- tion both socially and otherwise. 9, Simmons, Dealer in Flour, Grain, and Seeds, 65 & 67 Colborne S.reet, Branttord, Ont.— One oi the leading flour and grain dealers in Brant- ford is Mr. S. Simmons, established since 1863. He deals very largely in all kinds of flour, grain and seeds, making a specialty of peas, wheat, corn, beans, and potatoes. The capacity of the warehouse is Scotland, and came t\ Co., the senior mem- ber of the present firm being one of iht- partners ; in l86j it r, changed to h & Hrophey ; in 1883 the firm 5 .umed the present name, Mr. R. J. Smith then becom- irg associated with the business. James Smith, Son & Co. are wholesale dealers in saddlery and hard- respected as a model estimable citizen. man of business and most man by birth, but he has spent the most of his life- ky^re^ trunks, valises, whips, sleigh-bells, water- time in Canada ; he is very widely known, and highly 1 proof hors" clothing, etc., and carry on the large-i _,, _r .,..„:_„„„ »„.i — .. (fjjjg of the Uind west of Toronto. Thepremi.se, which are large and well stocked, are 25x120 feel in dimeuHons and three stories in height, with a sub bjsement, and they manufacture saddlery goods ol i.11 descriptions. Fifteen workmen are employed. .\ specialty is made of the manufacture of horse blanket-. the web for which is imiiorted direct from English and Scotch makers. This firm import direct from England, Sco.land and United States, and this s" extensively, while being in close relations with the manufacturers, that they are in a position to ofl' r peculiar advantages to customers. Mr. Smith, wh i is a native of Ireland, has lived 35 years in Brantfor 1, where he is highly esteemed. In business he Im- been energetic, enterprising and pushing; honoral It and upright in ail his dealings; puhlic-spiri.tcd, !:i- has done much for the welfare of this city. He his been a member of the Council and a member of the School Board, during which he was largely instru- mental in beautifying the grounds of the Central and Ward Schools, Olty OarrlagO Works: A. Spence, manufac- turer of Carriages, Buggies, Cutters, Sleighs, Light and Heavy Waggons, "Colborne St., opposite G. \V. R. station.— The trade of the City Carriage Works was established in 1857 by Mr. Adam Spence, when the industries and commerce of Brantford were of small moment compared with what they are now. Pluck and perseverance were indispensable to a business enterprise of any kind whatever, perhaps as much if not more so than at the present day. The market was limited, and those who claimed a share of it were necessarily shrewd, thorough-going men of business, determined eacli of them to aciiuiic a sub- stantial oatronage. Of course there were those who succeeded and those who did not. The qualifica- tions were perhaps not wanting, but principle and business honor might have been. Besides there was a foreign trade, against which Canadian competition if'T" i" J'' M ^'^^^^ t'l A ' j! IK i I'l HI 'V| ■ km 9s REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 81 1 thus be seen ihal only beyond a very limited It since the foundation u( n Spence has enjoyed a I lis trade, which was set, has steadily grown, arisen with any similar ig and go-ahead city of refer to the <|uality of ty Carriage Works ; thi- y covers the ground, in, and have made this opular throughout thi- Imggies, sleighs, cutters )■ Mr. Spence are reputed durability. The work- t,and are fully e(|uipped. re cmploye darand highly respected. Brantfurd for the lirsi tte he has frequently sal a member of it now, ami een elected successively. School Board, in whi si hat interest and intelli rsant and p'.blic-spirited 1 and American Saddleiy reel. — This house, which ity, was founded in 1855, being first known under the firm nanir of McKay, Smith >\ Co., the .senior mem- ber of the present firm being one of ihr partners ; in 1865 it -, changed Id J; h & lirophey : r in 1883 the firm s .umed the present name, Mr. R. J. Smith then becoin- ness. James Smith, Son rs in saddlery and liard- lips, sleigh-bells, water- and carry on the large-i Toronto. The preiriisi- , locked, are 25x120 feet in es in height, with a suli- acture saddleiy goods of orkmen are employed. .\ ufacture of horse blankets, jrted direct from English 1 firm import direct from nited State?, and this so close relations with tin- ire in a position to offer tomers. Mr. Smith, who ived 35 years in Brantfor I, led. In business he h,i< I and pushing ; honoiabU' dingai puhlic--spiri,fpd, i"' "are of this city. He h.is ncil and a member of the ch he was largely instni- rounds of the Central and I Tltu« O. Boull««, Importer of Upholstery . Goods and Cabinet Hardware, Colborne Street.— ■^ There are few more enterprising and energetic young j| men in Brantford than Mr. Titus C. Boullee, who g began business as recently as January, 1S86, as an ^ importer of upholstery good.s and cabinet hardware. A very large and well selected stock is constantly kept on hand, received from the best manufacturers in the United States and England. The traile of this house, which has steadily increased since its foundation, extends throughout Quebec and Ontario, fand does one of the largest wholesale trades in Canada, some of it finding its way even to New ■^ Vork State. The outside trade is principally whole- % sale and the local trade retail, which, of its kind, is m the largest in Brantford. Dealing as Mr. Boullee m Dampstvr, l latter and Kurrier, Colhorne Street. — This well known house was established in 1878 Ijy Mr. Ceorgi.- Dempster, now retired from bu.^iness, and since 1SS4 it has been conducted liy Mr. Duncan Dempster, brother of the original pro- prietor, who has liad large expeiience both in the United Slates and (' nada. In the inipoitalion of hats froin England and New Vork, this is the largest BRANTFORO concern of the kind west of Toronto. The consign- ments received are so large and the (juality of such excellence -nothing but a high grade of goods being kept-- that intending purchasers of the.se goods will best consult their interes's by dealing with Demjisler. Moreover, these hats are invariably rtceived three months ahead of the styles in vogue in Canada — an advantage to thosf who follow the current fashions. In his stock of furs Mr. Dempster will give way to none in this coimtry. They embrace the richest Russian and (jcrman skins ami Canadian furs of every description. From these ihe most elegant and luxi:rinus mantles, gentlemen's coats, close-tiuing jackets and shoulder ca|ies, are made, made, cut and finished by experienced hands ; thtir variety and richne.^s of Persian lamb, Astrachan, seal, beavtr, olter, bear, etc., beini^ so great that it is difhcult to make a selection, while all are alike of tempting make and (lualily. In fur caps and muff's has more than doubled the capacity of the factory, as well as the trade previously carried on, notwithstand- ing that this is the oldest cigar factory in IJrantford. Mr. Kirchner has devoted liimself to the production o( fine cigars, which are now deservedly popular throughout Ontario, and increasing so more and more every y. ar. The special brands' are "J. K.'s Kavoriie,'' " No. i Punch," " Good Company'' and "Transfer." The former two are live cent and the latter two ten cent cigars ; they are choice smoking, mild and finely flavored. As a manufacturer of choice Havana cigars Mr. Kirchner is widely popular, ha\ing satisfied the wants of the fastidious, as well as others in the cigar line. The factory is 30x80 feet in dimensions and two stories in height. Twenty- seven skilled workmen are emjiloyed, and over I. coo, 000 cigars are inanufaclured annually. Mr. Kirchner is by liirth a (ierman, and thus eminently , i|uali(!ed to judge of a cigar, as well as to undeistand its manufacture. He is energetic and pushing, and has done much to improve the ipiality of our domestic cigars. I Catifornla House: John McGeary, Wholeseale ; and Retail Dealer in Grocerits and I'rovisions, 82 Colhorne Street. — One of the largest grocery stores of Branlford is the California House, conducted by .Mr. John .McGtary. He began business 27 years ago in .Mount Measinr, Ontario, cariying on a general store, and for the last 12 years he has been known to the liianlfordiles and those of the surrounding country. He carries a complete line of groceries and provisions, and, with one or two exceptions, on a much larger scale than any other in the city. A specialty is made of teas, cofrees and spices, in which an extensive and ever increasing trade is carried on. These j.oods are of very line quality, .Mr. McGeary making it a point to deal in none but the highest gra * tt. !\n McGeary, Wholeseale ^rits and Provisions, 82 he largest grocery stores lia Houie, conducttd by gan business 27 years ago , cariying on a general rs he has been known to le of the surrounding lele line of groceries and ir two exceptions, on a ' other in the city. A ees and spices, in which ising trade is carried on. le quality, Mr. McGeary n none but the highest pioiluce the California iducling a proportionate issware, such as China- ock is considerable, and liner grades, a represen- r the storage of so much 3f fo large a trade, this id commodious, with a r below being entirely ds. Mr. McGeary, who edly popufar, is a Can- pu.shing, and represents west. Grocer arcl Provision et.— The large grocery ward Jonathan is one of :ity. It was established hiriy years ago 01 more, he iiusiness during the ember, 1885, he retired, lis successor, and within r he has established a arries a complete line of ilty of teas, coffees and :, of which be carries a eral trade is not only lughout the country for re Mr Jonathan's acces- ade was large, he ha- lt. He is energetic, a and deals in only first- is very courteous to econie quite popular. C.L>Ooold CrCOi, Panning. Mil Isand Hcekeepers' Supplies, Albicn .St., lirantford. — This enterprising tirm dates its inception back to the year 1872, whiii -Mr. E. L. Goold, its fourdcr, comnunced the manu- facture of refrigerators exclusively ; but in 1SS2, on the formation of the present tirm, composed of Messrs. K. L. (Joold and W. IF. Shapley, the manufacture of farining mills and bee keepers' supplies was added. The "New Brantford Panning Mill" has secured for this house a wide reputation, and the large number in the hands of farmers throughout the IJominion of Canada testify to its popularity and utility. Its liiej" features are that it is light- running, it cleans fast and well, while it is simple and easily made ready. Ft does lirstclass work in all kinds of grain, and for cleaning seed grain it cannot be beaten. The workmanship throughout is first class, and it has certainly proved itself to be the most serviceable and practical mill in America. In the line of bee-keepers' supplies, mechanical con- trivances have now to a large ext eut superseded the work of nature, and the factory of Messrs. K. L. (ioold A Co. is replete with ever y improvement in this branch of industry. They manufacture and keep in stock hives of various kinds, frames, h^ney boards, smokers, honey knives, extractors, drrne excluders, (|ueen cages, and in fact every accessory needful for the complete outfit of a bee-keiping establishment. The Hlackburne Hive, manufactured by this firm, and which has secured five first prizes, combines the best points of the leading shallow -frame hives. It is arranged for the improved Langslroth Prame, and what are known as the simplicity sections. ' This hive po.ssesses many important features not possessed by those of any other make, and which will at once commend it to the bee-keeper; the ; large number in use, and the awards it has gained wherever exhibited, are sufficient guarantee of its all-round excellent ([ualities. The Alley Queen Trap is a most useful and efficient arrangement. Being placed over the entrance of the hive, where the bees I are expected to swarm, the queen is thereby made ' captive, and the swaim placed where desirtd. The drone excluder serves a most useful purpose ; placeri at ihe entrance, it allows the drones to ]iass out but permits none to return, they being found clustered ; about the door at night, while no obstruction is j offered to the workers. A (|ueen nursery is another i essential to bee farming : it consists of a number of t cages contained in a suitable frame, whose outside dimensions are the same as those of the brood frame. j This is necessary for successful nursing of young queens prior to their fertilization, and is also of ' great convenience in holding queens ready for im- ! mediate sale, since the same cages do for shipping. Messrs, E. L. (Joold ilv; Co. have a very large .sale for these goods, having secured a reputation second to none in the Dominion, while they have al!i> literature in connection with bee culture, etc. In all its comprehensive departments this house is- thoroughly representative ; they have numerous testi- monials of the merits of their fanning mill, while their establishment is known to most l>ee-keeper.c. Since the inception of this company they have perfected all arrangements and introduced all modern machinery necessary in such a factory. They have already achieved a most gratifying business success, which is certain to develop to a much greater degree. 81 CITY OF BRANTFORD City Woollsn Mills, M. Malcolm * Son, Col borne Street. —In the manufacture of blankets and flannels lirantfortl is second to no city in Canada ; in.es, amongst which that of .Mr. L. Benedict deserves recognition as a thoroughly : reiiresentative one. This gentleman opened up this business in its present location some five years ago, j after dissolution of partnership with Mr. Adams, I with whom he was associated five years previously, since when, by strict attention to the wants of his numerous patrons, and by keeping none but goods of I a superior nature, he has built up for himself an j extensive and growing trade. His premises, which , are spacious and well appointed, are located on the I south side of Colborne Street, near .Market Street, and I here at all times may by found a choice selection of boots, shoes, rubbers and overshoes, as well as trunks and valises. This house enjoys a wide repu- tation, the aim of the proprietor being to keep a firsl-cla.ss stock, with goods turned out entirely as represented. Mr. Benedict is a native of the county and long resident in Brantford, where he is highly respected. Sllngsby Ir Sons, Blanket Manufacti<..ers, Holmedale— No man has ever achieved a greater reputation as a manufacturer of blankets than Mr. William Slingsby. Forty years ago he had the complete management of a small woollen factory at Dundas, owned by one Mr. Paterson. In 1851 that : gentleman received a commission from the Canadian ; Government— his goods having been highly reputed far and wide— to manufacture a quantity of blankets for an exhibition then about to be held in London, England, in order to represent that Canadian in- . dustry. The Government chose well, for the exhibit j secured the Prince Albert Gold Medal and a medal J by the (iovernor-General of Canada as well. Abo-< ! the same time, an exhibit was sent to an import; ; exhibition in France, with a similar re.sult ; and ; ; 1855 Mr. Paterson— or rather Mr. Slingsby, for he was really the manufacturer — exhibited in New York, , in competition with the whole world, and again I were the products of the small factory at Dundas : pronounced superior to any others, and secured first : prize. Twenty-one years ago Mr. Slingsby begar> ; business at Canning, near Paris, Ont., and fourteen years ago he removed to Holmedale, near Brantford, his factory being situated on the banks of the Grant] River. He then aisociated with him his two sons, Joseph Slingsby and John Slingsby. trading under the firm name of Slingsby & Sons, which has been retained to the present day. They have elevei> looms and two .sets of cards, employing twenty-eight hands. The yearly output is 1 5,000 pairs of blankets and $15,000 worth of carpet yarns. Their trade is over the whole of the Dominion, and is constantly increasing. At the Colonial Exhibition this firm had an exhibit of blankets, which was pronounced by competent judges to be superior to anythin" of the kind there. During thirty years Messrs. Slingsby & .Sons have taken the first prize wherever exhibited. At the Colonial Exhibition fifteen pairs of blankets were purchased from this firm by the Duthess of Sutherland for Her Majesty the Queen, who pro- nounced them the best she had ever used. 86 CITV Ol' HUANTFOUl) WaltarFewlar, Manufncturei nf Taper lloxcs, Cig.ir Ho.xcs, elc. — The largest and best eciiiiiiped paper box factory is the Western Ontario liox Kactory, of lirantforil, of which Mr. Walter I'owler U the proprietor. IIel)egan business in 1876, and during the past year has [nit in the latest patenti d machinery, thereby increasing the facility of manufacturing, and also to turn out a bsiter class of goods, so that to-day the factory and its trade stand second to none. He manufactures extensively all kinds of paper boxes, such as confectionery, millinery, note paper, en- vclu|ie, druggist, hardwire, hatter's, biscuit, Haroldf Dealer in Grain, Seeds and Wool, No. 305 Colborne Street. — The house of S. Harold was established in 1869, since which date a steadily increasing trade has characterized it, until now it is one of the leading houses of its kind in Brantford, where the grain and seed business is of very consider- able importance. Mr. Harold deals in all kinds of grain, field seeds and wool, a specialty being made of barley— an article for which Mr. Harold has a very large sale, and for which he is widely known. His trade, as already stated, is in every respect a repre- sentative one. Always keeping on hand a first-class stock, and with a reputation for fair and honorable dealings, the trade of this house is constantly increasing. Among the farmers Mr. Harold is a popular customer, as he is ever liberal in his offers ; and enjoying facilities for the purchase of his goods, he is enabled to oflTer peculiar advantages to his cus- tomers. Mr. Harold, who is an Englishman by liirth, but has lived for the last forty years in this country, is intimately known in Brantford and within a radius of many miles around it, and enjoys a repu- tation for energy and thorough business ability. On a substantial basis the trade of this house was establish- ed, and upon it it has increased and is increasing. HKPHKSENTATIVK BUSINESS MEN f (Limited), llolme- o was a niomtier of Darnoldswick, York- >wn in the counties — came qui to this m mills, which, with y Mr. Slater, are the ration of the country, inks of the (Jrantt i)eing 260x60 teet, l''or some time Mr. cotton mills, but he iin other capitalists, y, he retaiiiing one ment cf the concern, 1886, when the man- )d Waller, Esci. The essrs. Ignatius Cock- ris, Vice-rresi(ienl ; Clayton Slater ; and Secretary. The mills iin(llesan(l250 looms; employed. Motive il liy a CloUlie & Mc- (if 300-horse power, the same as tliatusecl ills, lieing a Caverley ti I'roctor self-feeder. the j;oo(ls manufac hielly twills and plain daily output of heavy ig 10,000 yards (3,000 no liner cotton goods ere else in tlieDomin- ctof Mr. Slater being he concern is a suffi- tliat their (|uality can- The trade enjoyed ne. and is distributed if the Dominion. Mr. e Superintendent and cotton mill, is a young qualified for the re- on he fills. He is It with every detail, none better could be in, Seeds and Wool, • house of S. Harold which date a steadily ;ed it, until now it is ts kind in Brantford, ;ss is of very consider- deals in all kinds of specialty being made Mr. Harold has a is widely known. His ivery respect a repre- g on hand a first-class 3r fair and honorable house is constantly ers Mr. Harold is a liberal in his offers ( urchase of his goods, idvantages to his cus- s an Engliahman by St forty years in this Brantford and within it, and enjoys a repu- business ability. On a is house was establish- and is increasing. Olaasoo, Im- porter cjf Hals and .Manufacturer of !• urs, (.'olborne .Street.— Prominent amongst those engaged in the importation of hats and the manufacture of furs in Brantford is the house of (jlassco. Since 1833, the rading under the firm name of Glassco ife Son, which existed until 1881, when Mr. George Glassco as,- sunied entire control, and has continued evtr since to carry on ;i large and prosperous Ir.ide; indeed, there is no better known lur house in Ontario than that of George <;iassco, the name I'cing a sufficient guarantee for the quality of the goods. In hats the stock is a larsje one, and in ex- cellence it would be diflicult to surpass. Mr. Glassco is always abreast of the prevailing fashions, and can always be relied upon for the latest styles in the market. The furs manu- factured are the very best which the foreign and home markets can afford, this house catering for a line trade, for which it enjoys a high standing. On haiid IS kept an excellent stock of ladies' mantles and jackets and gentlemen's coats, elegantly made and of the richest inaterial. A specialty is made of ladies' .Istrachan jackets, there being nothing to equal them in the market, and in which this house carries on a very large trade. Always popular, because he IS always able to meet the demands of his business m style, finish and material, is the house of George Olassco.|_j,^-... '•■"'■ Prtrl*, Dealer in New and Second-Hand ^lachinery, Dalhousie Street.— Mr. Petrie who is a naiive of -Massachusetts, has been in business in Brantford for ten years. He is a mechanical expert of no mean standing, and has made a success of his liusiness as a machinist and general machine dealer. He buys both new and second-hand machinery, employing manufacturers specially qualified for the prodi.i ' , of the former, while the latter are thoroi , hi • overhauled and relitted in his own worksho]! by skilled atid experienced workmen, none other being kept in his employ. He deals extensively in engines, boilers, and iron and wood - woiking machinery. In addition he keeps always on hand, anvils, asbestos packing brass goods, including all kinds of valves, inspirators, injectors, oil cups, steam gauges, copying presses, emery cloth and paper, fire-brick and clay, files, hose, lacing, waste, and cotton, etc. Mr, I'etrie is also a consulting machin- j ist, and supplies estimates and quotations on any I class of machine, engine, or boiler. His extensive i warehouse is opposite the Grand Trunk depot, and , his shop, 80x75 feet in dimensions, is on Dalhousie ' Street. For the extensive operations carried on by I Mr. I'etrie his shop is altogether too small, and he intends enlarging it considerably. Mr, Petrie has also machinery stored throughout the country where it was purchased, to save extra freightage, [ which would have to He borne by his customers. Mr. Petrie publishes periodically a descriptive list of , his new and second-hand m.ichinery, which will lie found of great service co those requiring such goods. 88 CITY OF BRANTFOUD 4. Pollooh 4 Oo.i Manufacturers of Fine Cigars, | some portion of his time to the interests of the city, corner George & Ualhousie Streets.— To the con- i lie is deservtdly popular, and has earned the conli- noisseur of cigars the products of J. PolluclttS: Co., a I dence of all witii whom he has come in contact. house quite recently estal>lished, will doubtless , ^ . ^^ . „ ^ ,,„ , , , „ •, recommend themselves. The manufacture of cigars Wright li Vanston*, Wholesfl? and Retail is a.i industry of so great importance and so keenly ^ Dealors in (iroceries, Crockery, Chma. Glass and competitive, that unless a superior article can lie Silverware, etc., opposite Town Hall, George Street, placed on the market by a new candidate for public —One of the largest eroceiy establishments in Br.inl- patronrige, the " candle is not worth the game." In ford is that conducted by Wright A vanstone, who addition to our domestics, and many of them are , have been sufficiently enterprismg and successful to br.inds of very line (pialily, our importations of leave some of their old contemporaries in the rear, foreign brands is considerable, so that an inferior : These gentlemen came to lirantford from liuwnian- article has no chance of surviving a second trial. We i ville only in 1885, having bought out Mr. W. T. are confident, however, that J. I'ollock & Co. will \ Wickham, who carried on business for some thirteen meet the wants of thn most fastidious. Their special years. The present firm deal in complete lines of brand* which have already been placed on the ' groceries, making a specialty of teas and coflees, in market' and given entire satisfaction, are " Klor de i which goods they have the largest retail trade in the Columbus," "J. r..' "Curly Hoy," "A. U.," and i city. They also deal in canned goootli Ontario and (Quebec, their goods having already been distributed in both Provinces with .satisfactory tesults. The premises occupied are 25x70 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, each department being devoted to a separate room, ..nd the whole establishment under a systematic arrangement. Mr. J. Pollock, the senior proprietor, is by birth a ^;coichnian, but he has lived (or 30 years in this country. lie is energetic and pushing, and thoroughly deserving of all encouragement. Oolborna Strast Planing Mlila, J. R. Van- fleet, proprietor j Builders' Supplies, Doors, Sash, Frames, Casings, Mouldings, Hase, Lumber, Posts, Laths, Shingles, etc.-Tne best located planing mills in Western Ontario, and controlling two-thirds of the trade in Brantford, are those known as the Colborne Street Planing Mills, of which Mr. J. K. Vanfleet is the proprietor. Beginning in 1874 without a dollar of capital, en excellent trade has been gradually built up, until it has assumed its present proportions. Still the end is not yet, for the trade is constantly increas- ing year by year. What has produced such favorable toilet and bedroom sets their stock is also a choice one. These goods this house import direct from England and the continental markets, a specially being made of all line goods. As in groceries, the trade carried on in crockery is both wholesale and retail. The excellent stock of nickel-plated ware kept is bought from the leading manufacturers of Canada, and can always be relied upon as being of superior (piality of material, as well as artistic in design. In the conduct of so large a business, ihis house occupies two stores adjoining, one for groceries, being 30x80 feet in dimensions, and the other for crockery, 25x70 feet ; the latter lieing known cs the "Crystal Hall." The trade enjoyed by Wright c^ Vanstone extends throughout the surrounding country, as well as being local. This is a good enough record for one year. During November Mr. Wright retiri d ; the interest was purchased by A. L. Vanstone, Es(|. . who now assumes full control of thj business. ■unnall li ! Buaeh, Cigar Manufacturers, Col- borne Street. — Among the most important and enter prising cigar manufacturers of Brantford are Messrs. Bunnoi; S: Busch, who began operations as recently results must be found in the facts that Mr. Vanfleet. i as November 1885 Beginning at the foot of the who is a thorough man of business, has given his ladder, they have already built up a large trade by undivided attention to the business, and personally reason of tne production of a first-class article, superintended the whole concern Ilis stock of lumber has always been good, while the builders supplies he manufactures have always been superior. He has been uniformly upright in all his dealings, and treated his customers fairly and squarely. The.se facts account for so remarkable, a progress in com- paratively so short a time. The planing mills and yard on Colborne Street cover an area of a half acre, extending through to Dalhousie Street ; the other two yards on Darling and Clarence Streets are devoted to hemlock lumber and wooden posts resoectively. Altogether Mr. Vanfleet's yearly out- put is 5,000,000 feet of lumber. The doors, sash, frames, casings, mouldings, laths, shingles, etc., manufactured at the Colborne Street Planing Mills, will compare with anything mant'f:v.:tuied in builders supplies in this country. Excedence has been the guiding principle here, and excellence has been attained. Mr. Vanfleet, who is a Canadian, has been an Alderman of Brantford for two years, being en- abled by systematic business principles to devote reason 01 Throughout Ontario, in .Manitoba and New Brum wick, their cigars find a ready market, and are steadily growing in popularity wherever they have been introduced. An agency for the sale of their cigars has also been established in Liverpool, Eng., and already the prospects are reassuring. The premises are 70x50 feet in dimensions, four stories high. On the first floor are the bonded warehouse, shipping room and oftice ; second flat, manufacturing department ; while the flats above are set apart as drying rooms, etc. Forty hands are employed, the whole of them being skilled workmen, member> of the " Union." On an average 150,000 cigars are manufactured per month, the special brands being "B.B." and "Ontario," which are pleasant to smoke and finely flavored. The quantiiy of cigar> turned out exceeds that of any other manufacturer in the city, while the quality of them cannot be sur passed. Messrs. Bunnell & Eusch are both young men, full of energy, enterprise and "go," with a thorough knowledge of the details of their business. CITY OK OLKLPH 89 G U E L P H St. (Jeorgc is the tutelar saint of Kngland ; St. George's IJ.iy is the national day of Englishmen ; and apparently no more titling or auspicious anniversary could be chosen on which to lay the foundation of a settlement, destined in no great length of time to grow into an enterprising and thriving city, the products oi whose industries and manufactures are widely spread, than the 2jrd of April. Sixty two years ago, St. (ieorge's Day next, and the birthd.iy of the immortal William, the city of Cuelph was founded on the banks of the river now known as the Speed. The original proprietors of the land on which the " li lyal City" now stands were the Canada Company. The name Giielph was chosen in compliment to Ih.- Royal Kamily, as the well known novelist John (ialt. then Acting Commissioner for the above Company, said, " because it was auspicious in itself, and had not before been given as a cognomen to any place in the King's ilomain." In April, 1826, people flocked from all parts to witness the ceremony of felling the lirst tree for the intended settlement, 'n celebration of which an ox was roasted whole. Krom that time building went rapidly on. Messrs. Gilkison and Leaden ]Hit up a frame store on what is now East Market Stpiarc, and later they erected a saw mill on the site where the " I'eople'.s Mill " now stands. Messrs. Jenkins and Oliver also built a stone store on the norm west side of the s(|uare. In 1828 two other stores were opened, one l)y Thomas McVane and another by Cha-les Mc'"rae. Thus the settle- ment steadily progressed, till we find a record of the first semiannual fair, which in its comprehensive nature comprised three cows and two yokes of oxen. A portion of what is known as the old burial ground was cleared off in 1828, and the first one buried was a man named Re'd, one of the first year's settlers. The first permanent Sunday school was established in connection with the Methodist Society by Mr. James Hough, 1836 ; though the first school te,icher in the town was a man named Davis, who opened a private school for a few months in 1S27. An office for job printing opened in 182S, but had a very limited existence. The Canada Company, which was closely identified with the early history and progress of the place, offered a town lot and house for the first weaving done in the town. This generous award was earned by the late Mr. James Ilodgert, who had a loom running in the winter of IS27-8. Guelph was incorporated as a town in 1856, with a population of 3,000, which in 1867 was increased to 5,500, and in 1879, on the 52nd anniversary of the cutting of the first tree, was incorporated as a city by royal proclamation, the population being 11,000. The city of Guelph is the capital of the county of Wellington, and is surrounded by a magnificent agricultural country, being celebrated throughout Canada for the superiority of its products. It is the healthiest .ind most substantially built city of its size in the Dominion. It possesses substantiiil public buildings, court-house and jail, city hall, high and central schools, hospitals, and many institutions of an educational, benevolent and charitable character. Its churches are numerous, several of which are distinguished for architectural beauty and design, and include Episcopal, Catholic, Baptist, Congregational, Presbyterian and Methodist. There are five banks; two daily papers, the Herald and Mercury; and a free library, with from four to five thousand volumes. The city is lighted with gas and electric light, has a complete system of water-works, and the I-Jell telephone connection. The development of the industries of the " Royal City " has been most rapid. The excellent water- power of the River Speed has been utilized to much practical purpose. The " People's Mill " of Guelph has more than a local reputation, being known throughout the breadth of Canada. In addition to flour, an mportant trade is carried on in carriages, tempered steel goods, organs, sewing machines, agricultural mplements, grain, live stock, limestone, and the products of the various industries, which are shipped in all directions. 90 CITY OF GUELPH The assessed valuation of real and personal pro- perty i5 $3,066,240, and the bonded indebtednes-i $213,529- The Ontario Agricidtiiral College, a Government institution, comprises an excellent farm of 550 acre-, one mile south of the city, and is the only experi mental farm in the Province. It has extensive farm and other buildinps, is well stocked with the best breeds of cattle ; the object of the institution being " to give a thorough mastery of the theory and prac tice of husbandry to young men of the Province." tiuelph has also large (|uarries of excellent build- ing stone, which are extensively worked. The county of Wellington, of which the " Royal City" is the chief seat, is well known to be the best ; grain ';nd stock raising county in Canada, and may"' well be regarded as the garden county of Ontario. It possesses better herds and more good stock than any county in the Dominion. More turnips are wise ; and m,,r,. l>,. .f n- xv ir conniv -,n,i ;r ,0 • 11 , , "^ i>eef Mild ni Wellmgton ihan in any other assured. ^ ihrivuiP and |.rosperous county, is well %l)t (Lhim\)e( (OurTndii^iuinarulnlr. G'jti.m.tlM. John il. Daley t, Co., Real Estat.. Dealers - In a young and rapi.lly developing city like Guelph, situated as it is in the best grain and stock -raisini; section ol country in Canada, the business of de.iling in re.-il estate is necessarily a very important one, and especially so because, in addition to city property th> re IS il very large amount of farm property coii- t-n-..a ly changing hands, the greater part of which is hanilled by the hrm uf Messrs, y„hn J r)aley V: Co., who ar,' well known, not only in thisDominion, but also in the United S,. tes and Kuropc. Mr. John J. Daley, whose portrait heads this sketch succeeded Messrs. Thom]ison & Jackson two years ago in the " Royal Ciiy ; " he is now the principal owner and sole manager of the most extensive and most systematically conducted real estate business in ! Urming lands in Canada. Mr. Daley has evidently I achieve.l the success predicted for him by several leading journals when he came to the "Royal City" .! fiom Toronto. The following are two brief ex- [ tracts: "John J. Daley, Ks.i., who is popularly I known, is about to open a real estate oflice on an extensive scale in Guelph. He is a gentleman well up in law, a practical conveyancer, and thoroughly acquainted with the intricacies of the real estate business. ' '• lieing a young man well known to possess good ability and all the qualities essential to a gentleman, he may predict a prosperous future " .Mr. Daley purchases a large amount of farm pro- perty, having within a few months' time bought six f.aruis at an .aggregate price of $40,850.00. This hrm have the best and most complete system of concucting their business known, which can re.adily be observed by any practical person on looking over their books, and reading and examining their lithe graphed letters, agreements, pamphlets, etc., and more particularly when Mr. Daley bricny and ably exjilains the system which he himself has adopted. I hey have prominent agencies established in Ktirope as well as in Cana.la. and they have thousands of applications for farm ]noperty from all parts of Cana *••:'•"••»*•• Farm, James MilU, M.A., President. —The above institution is one of the best of its kind jn Canada, and students come from Europe and all parts of the States as well as Canada. The farm, which was purchased from Mr. Sione, the breeder of celebrated cattle, for $75,000, is situated about a mile to the south of the city of Guelph, in the centre of a rich agricultural and noted stock-raising district, and covers 550 acres, over 400 of which is cleared. It IS composed of almost every variety of soil, and is therefore admirably adapted for the purposes required. It IS readily accessible from all parts ot the Domi„ion by rail. The objects of the institution are, tirst, to giv-e a thorough mastery of the practice and theory ol husbandry to young men of the Province engageil in agricultural or horticultural pursuits, or intending to engage in such ; and second, to conduct experi tnents tending to the solution ot questions of material interest to the agriculturists of the Province, and publish the results from time to time. The farm is Ir^P??',^.'' '"'° '"'■^ distinct departments, namely: field Department, Horticultural Department, Live Stock Department, Mechanical Department and Dairy Department. Work was commenced on a small scale in May, 1874, but for the first few years not much progress was made, and it was believed at one time that the institution was a failure ; but since that time it has become eminently successful. The ! <-ollege isa large and handsome structure, substantial- I y built of stone, containing dormitories, school and I lecture rooms, where cattle are exhibited and lectured upon by experts. Different herds of cattle, sheep and pigs are kept for the purpose of teaching the students their different points and qualities. Students are boarded in the College at most reasonable ratf s both for tuition and board. That the institution has proved of incalculable benefit to students and to the «"='«"""'' agriculture generally is now thoroughly established, and similar institutions are proposed throughout the country, but the Guelph College must long take the leading place. The officers and 1^/';""^°'^"'* College are as follows : Tames Mills, ^^y I^resident, Prnfc«.-,r of English Literature and I olitical Economy ; William Brown, C. E., P. L.S. Professor of Agriculture and Arboriculture; C. ci' James, M.A., Professor of Chemistry and Analyst of MA T^"''""*' Department ; J. Hoyes Panton, M.A., l-.G.S., Professor of Geology and Natural History; T.C.Greenside,V.S., ProfessorofVeterinary Science; J.W. Ko bert son, Professor of Dairying ; E. L. Hunt, As- -"ss;: sistant Resi- 7-3?^ dent and Ma- ~^ ■- f h e m a t i c a 1 Master; A. McCall um, Bursar. The officers of the f a r m are: Wm. Brown, C.E., P.L.S., Farm Superin- tendent; P.J. Woods, Farm Foreman ; Jas. Forsyth, Fore- man of Horti- ipartment; James Mcintosh, Foreman'' of "Mechani- cal Department The Pre.sident, Mr. James Mills, M. A., IS a gentleman well qualified for the position j he IS pleasant and painstaking in his manners, and has the requisite .ability to properly conduct the insti- tution, and under his charge it is assured of still further success. I Str! f wT ■""•' ^' f ^' ^"'^'''' Wellington .Street.-When a new settlement is started, about one of the most important things to do is to establish a Hour mill ; people must have bread, and wheat is easily raised. So in the case of the city of Guelph. Not many years after the first tree was cut the Victoria Flour Mill was started by Messrs. Dyson & Pratt. It was small in its beginning, but fully met the necessities of the case ; but .as the village grew into a town, It required greater production and more ex- tended facilities ; so that in 1846, after it had been run by the inceptnrs of the business for five years, it was purchased by J. C. Presant, and many improie- I inents were made. Three years ago Messrs. E. & G. 1 resant bought the mill from their father and tore out all the o d machinery and put in rollers. Time went on and the city grew, but the enterprising proprietors were equal to the emergency, and placed their mill upon a tiist-class basis. Their product has always held a high reputation in the market, and their specual brand of Hour, " Victoria," is a synonym for excellence in that line. The premises occupied, which are located on Wellington Street, are substan! tial.y built of stone, and are 30x70 feet in dimensions and three stories in height. 1 lere they are fitted up with all the latest and most improved machinery, and everything that can conduce to perfeclion of manufacture is utilized. It is a I2set roller mill, with one run of stones, the power used being a whorse power steam engine, with two water wheel auxiliary power, driven by the waters of the River Speed, when necessary. The mill has a cap.acity of from 100 to I2S barrels of flour per dav. Emplnymont i= given to three competent millers, and two horses and waggons are used in the business. The trade is both local and m the Lower Provinces. The mem- bers of the firm are Canadians, and active, energetic and enterprising business men, fully up to the times in all that concerns milling. They are highlv respected and valuable citizens. *'^ "I 04 CITY OF GUELPH Ou«iph Buslnaas Oollsg*, M. MacCormick, Principal, Upper Wyndham Street.— It has been truly said, that " a good education is the best inherit- ance that parents can leave to their children." Riches may take to themselves wings and fly away, but a good education will last through life. Many there are who cannot afford more than a common school education, means and circumstances preventing a higher course of tuition ; but for those who intend to cope with the business relations of commercial life, a commercial education is of the utmost necessity. Among the business colleges of Canada there are none entitled to more favorable consideration, or that have a more pressing claim upon the business educa- tion of young women and young men, than the Guelph }?usiness College, of which Professor Malcolm MacCormick is the Principal. Established in the Royal City of Guelph, Ont., it may be regarded as a model type of those useful institutions for the practi- cal instruction of young men of business that have come to be regarded in the present day as a necessity of the times. With such facilities as are now within the reach of all who may be desiious of qualifying themselves to take part in the active struggle for a commercial livelihood and the possibilities ol some- thing beyond, there is no excuse for any youn^ man entering upon so serious a campaign otherwise than fully equipped. Among the educational institutions of Canada the Guelph liusiness College has already taken high rank. From four Provinces of the Dominion and from six different States of the neigh- boring Union has it received students For an institution that has only been two years in operation this is a proud and enviable record. Nor is this record to be attributed to any system of inflated advertising or exaggerated promises to intending studerits ; but rather to the thoroughness of the work done in all the departments of the College, the wide ran^e of the subjects of practical importance that are efficiently taught, the high standard required in pass- ing the different examinations, the impartial and courteous treatment .iccnrdi-d in r:t:r~ student and the consequent development of ability and chai".cit.- attained by all the graduates. Practical results are the touchstone by which to test the merits of any institution, and if this test be applied to the Guelph Business College its management may with confi- dence await the popular verdict. Nor should the number, experience and attainments of the faculty be overlooked in forming an estimate of a public educational institution. The staff of the Guelph Business College comprises four experienced and successful teachers and two lecturers, the Principal being an ex-professor ot the largest of the Americat» business colleges. The pleasant and healthful loca- tion of Guelph, the fertility and beauty of the surrounding country, and the many facilities for obtaining needful recreation through the attention given to athletic sports by its public-spirited citizens, combine to render Guelph a most desirable students' resort. It is conducted upon actual business princi- ples, and has a new and pre-eminent plan of opera- tion combining theory with practice, so that students who undergo a course at this institution achieve the best results in the shortest space of time. Students may commence at any time, and progress as rapidly as their proficiency will admit. The course of study includes bookkeeping, commercial law, phonography, penmanship, correspondence, business arithmetic, practical grammar, business paper, including a thorough knowledge of the nature and uses ol notes, checks, bills, invoices, receipts, drafts, account sales, bills of exchange, certificates of stock, bills of lading, etc. In the senior practical department is to be found the following sub-departments where business is transacted as in similar institutions in every-day life, viz. : Post oflice, railroad office, exchange broker's, advertising, insurance, real estate offices, a merchant's emporium — v ''ere goods are bought and sold at wholesale and retail— and bank. The student commences in the post ofiice and advances through the other departments in order of rotation as mentioned. Lectures by specialists are also given on commercial law, physiology and hygiene, which are of the utmost value to the student. In the special dei)artments penmanship, telegraphy, type writing, phonography, French and German are taught by specialists. The hours of study are as follows : Fore- noon, from 9 to 12 ; afternoon, 1.30 to 3.30, daily, Saturdays excepted ; and during the months of Nov- ember, December and J.inuary, there is an evening session — giving the same course as in the day classes —from 7 to 9 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The day classes are in session throughout the entire year. The main lecture hall is a large, high-studded well ventilated hall, 30x88 feet in dimensions, sup- plied with large desk tables for the use of students, the principal and teachers occupying a raised plat- form in the rear of the hall ; and immediately in rear of the platform is the practical department, fitted up for post office, bank, etc.' The institution was first opened on Seplember 1st, 1884, and during the first yiar the attendance exceeded 100, a fair per- centage of that number being ladies. The prestige of the College has steadily progressed and still con- tinues, the institution having earned a widespread reputation for efficiency. This academy is the larg- est of its kind in the Dominion. Principal Mac- Cormick is a gentleman of great erudition, and has had eight years' experience in teaching, in which he has been eminently successful. He takes a deep in- terest in the welfare and future success of his students, and is in constant receipt of letters from them inform- ing him of their present successes and future pro- spects, which they ascribe to the tuition received in his institution. Prof. MacCormick is a native of Canada bit of Scottish descent, and is a gentleman who en- joys the respect and esteem of the entire community, of which he is a valuable and honored member. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS ME^ 96 Koad -When the present city of Guelph was still in us infancy, and the large business blocks had not vet founded by Mr. Robertson; that was over 40 years ago. It was started in a comparatively small way but by the excellence of work done and the close ' attention paid to business, the present excellent trade the son, was taken into llie business, and is now the sole proprietor, the father having died some years ago I The premises occupied are a machine shop, 3Sx<;o flet ' in dimensions and two stories in height ; the '• mou ding and blacksmith shops, 35x100 feet in dimen- ' nffl^l K- k"^ /'"^u 'P •'"eh' ; and the business I office, which IS detached. The entire structure is sub- \ tantially built of stone, and is admirably adapted for he business transacted. Engines, bofh horizontal ' and upright, are manufacture.l, as well as boilers and '■ every description of mill machinery and general ! machinery. Every facility is on hand for the proper turning out of the work, such as turning lathes p aners cutters, etc. all run by a horizontal engine of zo-horse power, located in the machine shop. hli °"? .'"^/''°P. '^"IP'°>™'="' '^ Siven to eight hands and to four in the boiler shop, while five competent and skilled mechanics are .it work in the machine shop. The trade of the (Juelph Foundry extends throughout Ontario, where the firm bear a high reputation for the excellence of the work done. Mr. Adam KoberLson is a native of Canada, a practical machinist and a competent business man. He IS a gentleman highly respected for his business and social qualities. H«nry Looh, Dealer in Fine Groceries, China, Gla.ssware, Crockery, etc., 89 Wyndham Street. - I '°"f l P';'""?^' industries of Guelph must be Classed that of groceries, and many of the establish- ments present a decidedly metropolitan appearance. Among the most prominent houses in this line is the Ilalian Warehouse, 89 Wyndham Street, of which Mr. Henry Loch is the proprietor. This business was established 11 years ago under the title of Loch iv Weir, and seven years ago Mr. Loch assumed the entire control. The premises occupied are 23x7 1; feet in dimensions, a warehouse in rear 24x23 feet, with a large and well assorted stock of fine groceries, the best brands of teas and the most fragrant coffees, table delicacies and condiments, etc., etc. ; also a ' lull line of China, glassware, crockery, etc. The trade extends throughout the city and country, and is constantly growing. Employment is given to five competent assistants, and use is made of a horse and delivery waggon. Mr. Loch is a native of Scotland, having been born in Linlithgowshire, and possesses all the excellent qualities of the Scottish race. H. Toyell, Undertaker, Quebec Street. -The ! business of the undertaker is certainly not of pleasant i .-issociations, yet it is a necessary one. The iat hath I fZl^'V^'' "" '""^' '''^•" ""'l consequently here must be some one to perform the last sad oflices! It IS necessary then that they should be men of svmpa- thetic dispositions, with tact and a deep knowledge I of human nature, yet having a perfect knowledge of ! their important calling. .Mr. N. Tovell, whose rooms are located on (>ebec Street, is a gentleman who meets these re(iuirements. He has been established in the business for the past 15 years, and has proved successful in every respect. He is well known throughout the country as well as city as a funeral OF OTKLPH ' '». - lots, can almost set liis own price, ad'l ao he • u, lull iucsiionahly sustain his f pulatioii for sfliing . iM/. U,- ji- completed several aliirntions on his |i|( ni.ises *hicii (.jive liiin more room fm 'le storage •(I I II. .,ay of his K'^ods. Ili-i trade '■xtends llir ^i" city and county, and his stoic is a •cciit > ;. iiJiy from morninj; till ni(;lit. Mr. I>ay is k iijuv* l>^ Ir''»nd, and has rcsiiled in tliis country for ^i years, lie is a gentleman of great business ability, and ..jperintemU every detail in his establishment, and U held in high esteem in the coiiinuiniiy. John DavldtOlli Insurance and .Steamship Agent, The Market .S to that matter himself, and thus ensuring a proper performance of the work. There is less waste of material in his works than in any other mill of a si'nilar nature in Ontario, and on this account, .ind from the saving eflected by the non-employment of foremen, he is enabled to sell cheaper than ''lose whoi-e business is not so well conducted. Mr. Stewart sslls to builders, carrying at all tjines a large stock of sashes, doors and such like, and making whaever is desired on the shortest notice. He does a very large business, selling in Toronto and through other towns and cities as far west as (Joderich. He has men in his empliv who have worked forhim some 17, others 20, and still another 25 years, which speaks well for both employer and employed. When he gets a man who suits him he never discharges hiin. Ileuses three teams in the prosecution of his business. He tias all the latest and most improved machinciy, whi'-h is run by a 25-horse power engine. Mr. Stewart is a native ol Canada. O. J. Soul*, Architect, Macdonnell St. —To the genius of the architect ancient Greece and Rome can lay the proud distinction of being the finest cities for architecture in the world. St. Peter's at Rome and the temples of Athens bespeak their fame, and in these itiore modern days the beauty of our cities can be ascribed to the .lame source. It reijuires talent, taste and persevering study, to plan out a beautiful struc- ture that will be pleasing to the eye and nt the •■•ame time meet the reipiirements for whic'' " In' "ivlcc' Among ih'ise most prominently identified u ibis liu* of busint.s in the City of Guelph is ^ u-. ". J •'„ .,t ., He studied his profession in the o- i .' I'.a,'.'-,. London (England) architect, and has certifi- cates and prizes for drawings and designs from the South Kensington School of Art and Science. Mr. Soule has, amongst other notable buildings, built the Court-House and Jail at Orangeville and the Presbyterian Church in the same place ; the High Schools at Camberford and Walkerton ; also Mr. J. D. Williamson's residence in this city. In addition to his profession he is now making a specialty of publishing photographic views of Canadian scenery, v\'bich are very tine in finish. He has also a branch ofiice in Gait. Mr. Soule is a native of England, and has resided in this country for the past fourteen years. He is an excellent gentleman, and a devoted professor of his art. RK^KESEN TATIVF. BUSINKSS MEN IM nd hnl are urKler his per- vart is a practical lan, paying attention IS ensuring a proper lere is less waste of any other mill of a on this account, and non-employment of cheaper than '"lose lucted. Mr. Stewart jmes a large slock of I making wha'ever is He does a very large through other towns ich. He has men in him some 17, others hich speaks well for When he gets a man irges him. lie uses )f his business. He mproved machineiy, lower engine. Mr. donnell St.^To the reece and Rome can J the finest cities for I'eter's at Rome and ; their fame, and in luty of our cities can recjuires talent, taste ml a beautiful struc- eye and it the same whic'> : '< iii'-ndecV dentified '.\t Ibis liiu* Ills '".>•. C.y Si"i'. and Iiaii certifi- : and designs from i( Art and Science. • notable buildings, fail at Orangeville in the same place ; rd and Walkerton ; idence in this city. be is now making a ^graphic views of I'ery tine in hnish. Gait. Mr. Soule is iided in this country He is an excellent ior of his art. Hi Walkar ft Sen, Family (irocers, 47 Wynd- ham Mreet.- Among the most impoilant industries ' of any community ..re those which deal in the necessaries of lif-, and next to bread and meal ■ nothing ta more necessary than groceries. Guelnh has many hrstclass csiablishments doing luisine.ss in I this line, prominent among the number being the lirn. : "' 'Iv ""'" * ^""- "r'''* l'"siness was established Ml 1861, and since its inception has rapidly grown into prominence. The premise occupied, w^odi are located at 47 Wyndham .Street, are 22vSo feet in .limensions ami tastefully Mte.l up, ami contain a large slock of 8ia|.le ... d I uicy i-.oceries, teas, frag- rant coftees, tah'c de.i.-acies '.kI -..mlimenls, hermeii- eally sealed g..,,'.;, etc. To facilitate the raiiidly increasing busin-s«, the adjoining store, of e.iual si/e h.is been ac(pii- ,1 at .1 1 ted for use. They are also large friMt importers and dealers, their leading lines cmbraring Valencia oranges, Messina lemons, straw- lert-s (in season), cherries, bananas, peaches (Amenc.ui), cocoanuts, etc. ; also apricots, liartlett pears, plum.s and fre h figs. The business of the house has all the latest requirement, of the photographer's an His custom come, from all puis of the city and the su rounding countiy. .Mr. Dobereiner is a nai ve ^f '""^any, but has resided in this country for a gre." "any years, lie is an expert photographer an l\ thorough artist, and his works do him praise. T. P«pp«r tr «les«ph Prasaa, uiamMa.-uirersofC.airi.ageaml Waggon A\les.- -ViiMiigilieproniineiit nianu- ractiiring uulus^ries of (nielph is that conducted by .Messr,. T. I'epper «: *?■;,."'""*<■■ ""'■ks are located on WelbngKm Street. This business was established nine years ago by the present llrni, and since its inception has steadily grown in importance and extent of lerrilory where the goo,ls are sold. Ine hrm manufacture the celebrated Anchor lirand and Duplex Carriage and Waggon Axles, which, for superior .|uality of material and excellence of work- manship, have no superior in the Dominion. Their Duplex Axles are to be had at all the principal hardware stores in the country, and their trade is prin- , cipal y centred m Ontario, The axles made by ihis : hrm have earned a high reputation for excellence and durabilily, which has been the main cause of the firm's I business success Employment is given to I? com- petent and skilled workmen throughout the ve.ir The premises occupie.l are 40x80 f.^et in dimen.sions; and substantially built of stone lioth members of the firm are natives of Canada ami practical workmen and possess all the recpiisites to business success viz ' push, perseverance, enterprise and ability, and merit the regard of the community. ^, . ^T-^'^f •'"•''• Photographer, Macdonnell .-street. The photographer's art is one that requires much judgment, artistic skill and long practice, to successfully prosecute it. Of late years the process has been scientifically developed, so that now a photograph is a " thing of beauty anc' a joy torever. Amog those en^ared •: this 'mt- : imsiness in Guelpi, is Mr."" Philip Oobereiner, of -Macdonnell Street, who has been established in his present prem,..s for the past 18 months, although he conducted the same line of business in Caledonia for lb years previously. The premises occupied by ,. "•••■'?• •*• Bvans, Insurance Agent, cor. St George s Square and Wyndham Street.— About the necessity of insurance as a measure of security to life and property there can be no question, biit with most persons the difficulty lies in the selection of a company in which to lake out a policy. There are ;\ """''" °f, ^'^Panies doing business in Canada I thai are entitled to public conhdence, and prominent I among these are those represented by Mr. Charles I If. tvans, whose office is located in St. (Jeor.'e's j Square. This gentleman h.is been established in I business for the past ten years, and is a reliable j gentleman m all matters relating to insurance The I companies he represents are : Guardian Fire .\s- I surance Company of London, England, which was : estal.'.shed m ,82., and has fumis amounting to I $20,^. .000: London and Lancashire Life Assurance ! Company ; Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Com- I pany ; the Lancashire Insurance Company, with a capital of ;^3,ooo,ooo ; and others. He effects I insurance on factories, mills, farms, furniture, dwel- lings, stores, stocks, grain, etc., on either cash or mutual plans, at the lowest current rates These companies are time-tried, and their records are such that any companies might be proud of. It is a recor,i of men intelligent and economical, adminis- iration and trusts fulfilled and confidence des^rv." tnat entitle them to the appreciation of the public' Mr Evans is a n.ative of England, and a gentleman well known in the community and an experienced insurance man, fully posted in its ev tail and eminently q,:.dified f^r the important tion he 104 CITY OF GUELPH '"• ©■ Smith & Co>< Chemist anti Druggist, corner Wyndliam and Macdonnell Streets. — The oldest established drug store in (Jiielph is that of Messrs. W, G. '^milh A" Co., which is located at Ihe cornerof Wyndham and Macdonnell Streets. It was founded as long ago as 1848 by Mr. N. Higin- botham, who was succeeded by Mr. E. Harvey, who in turn was succeeded in 1S75 by the jjresent proprietors. Tlie building occupied is a handsome substantial structure, 18 .\ 75 ft. in dimensions, and tastefully fitted up inside with all the requirements for the business conducted. The frontage on two rise and progress of the city of Guelph, the " Royal City," as she is called, is Mr. John Smith, banker, 8j -Macdonnell .Street. This gentleman arrived in the place from England in 1843— and two years after- wards started Ihe (juelph Wifev/jic/-, the lirst paper ever started in Guelph, and from the able manner in which it w:is conducted, was acknowledged to have given a great impetus to the develojiment of the town, bringing new comers and opening more ex- tended markets for its produce. Mr. Smith was the last Reeve of the town and t . lirst Mayor under its new organization, a notable distinction, but worthily placed. He now conducts a banking business, and is a land, loan and financial agent. Money is received on deposit in sums from $1 and upwards, upon which interest at 5 and 6 per cent, is allowed. He al-o issues drafts and notes and collects accounts, as well as cashing bu-si- ness and farmers' notes. Money is loaned on real estate, and money is invested for parties on mortgage and other security for which he enjoys unexceptional advantages. Mr. .Smith is agent and valuator for " The Canada Landed Credit Company'' and " The Toronto General Trusts Company." He also sells real e.itate by auction and takes assignments and manages estates, and having been an official assignee for many years, he possesses all the knowledge re- quired which ler.gthened experience can give. He prepares deeds, mortgages and wills, and investigates land titles, at the same time being couiinissioner for taking affidavits in the High Court of Justice. streets has large plate glass windows, which give a flood of light to the store. Messrs. Smith &■ Co. are accomplished chemists and pharmacists. They make a specialty of compounding |)hysicians' prescriptions and difficult formuUe. They carry also a general as- sortment of pure, fresh drugs and chemicals, all the standard proprietary medicines, fancy and toilet articles, perfumes, and all those articles required by phvsicians in their practice. Mr. Smith is a grad- uate of the Ontario College of Pharmacy, and is a native of Guelph. He is a gentleman highly esteemed by all classes of the community with whom he has resided for so many years. John Smith, Banker, Land, Loan and Financial Agent, 83 Macdonnell Street, Guelph, Ontario. — Among those most prominently connected with the W. McLaren & Co., lioots, Shoes, Rubbers, I Trunks, Valises, etc., Wyndham .Street. — Holding a leading place among the old established business houses in Guelph is that at present conducted by -Messrs. \V. McLaren & Co., on Wyndham Street and corner of St. George's Square, which has been estab- lished ovci' 30 ye.irs. It was first founded by F. j Prest, and afterward liecame Prest & Hepburn, who sold out to R. McGregor & (>.)., who were succeeded three years ago by the present firm. The premises occupied are 25x40 feet in dimensions and two i stories in height, where employment is furnished for five assistants. A large and well-assorted stock of boots and shoes is carried, from the finest of kid to the heaviest and most serviceable kip. Messrs. McLaren X: Co. also manufacture custom work to order on the .shortest notice, and all work is guaran- teed to be of the best both as regards (|uality of i material and finish of workmanship. The trade ■ extends throughout the city and county, and is con- I stantly increasing. Mr. McLaren is a native of Scotland, and a gctlttenuin wlio lakes a great interest in all business matters that tend to the development and improvement of the city. He is also a member of the Council, of the (juelph Hoard of Trade, President of St. Andrew's Society, and is well knowiv and highly esteemed in commercial and social circles. Giielph, the " Royal )hn Smith, bankei , 83 leman arrived in the -ami two years after- rtiser, the tir.st jjaper 111 the able manner in cknowledged to have ileveloi)iTient of the 111 opening more ex- Mr. Smith was the ■- first Mayor uiuler .l)le distinction, but conducts a banking loan and financial n deposit in sums, which interest at 5 al':o issues drafts and well as cashing busi- ey is loaned on real ir parties on mortgage enjoys unexceptional ent and valuator for "ompany"' and " The any." He also sells kes assignments and en an official assignee II the knowledge re- ience can give. He A'ills, and investigates :ing commissioner for urt of Justice. Its, Shoes, Rubbers, n Street. — Holding a established business iroscnt conducted by Wyndham .Street and vhichhas been estab- first founded by F. est & Hepburn, who who were succeeded firm. The premises ilimensions and two mcnt is furnished for .■ell-assorted stock of 1 the finest of kid to :e.ible kip. Messrs. ure custom work to 1 all work is guaran- s regards (|uality of lanship. The trade I county, and is con- .aren is a native of laUe:i a great intrrcst I to the development [le is also a member h Hoard of Trade, ty, and is well knowt> :ial and social circles. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MKN 106 The Lion, Dry Goods, ]. D. Williamson & Co., 5 and 7 Wyndham Street. -The lion h.is been not inaptly callel!err and hosiery mills, but it was not until a year ago that Guelph could boast of a flax mill. This is a new industry for the " Royal City," and will tend to in- crease her manufacturing importance. The buildings occupied were once used for a foundry, but have been nd to benefit their ind General Agent, those prominently iiness in C^uelph is. ; is located at 26 lan has been estab- years, and during ent custom. He is een for some yeais ge Sleeman, of the ;ent for the Royal ; 1, Life iS: Accident ; lich are well known ed by conservative loroughly tested by 3' business extends lington, Waterloo, native of England, or 18 years. He is a member of the Is. He is a gtnlle- welfare of the city, his ideas. He is a 1 and also Cily ;hest regard in the ghanii Insurance : Building. — In an :turing and business Guelph, it is neces- should be maile of nies, which add to lity of the various ling that protection ranteed by the best ons. Mr. Robert ffice is located in the ;, is a representative nsurance companies lie has been in the 22 years, he is per- i statements with re- he represents, for ting all the leading hedin the insurance nown and respected ill known and sub- : The Western As- iito ; British Ameri- ); North British & n and Edinburgh : bee ; Gore District mce Co. of North all first-class and ancy need be felt in Cunningham is a but has resided in held in the highest Ih Street.— Guelph nent manufacturing ■. There are many nrnt shnp-.;, wn.-ijlert mtil a year ago that ill. This is a new and will tend to in- ice. The buildings ndry, but have been REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 107 completely transformed for the purposes required as a flax mill. There are six buildings altogether and substantially built of stone, being about ^Ix jc^ ?ee ' in dimensions, and two and a-half and one stories in ,^!.rl' ""=,':,';"P'")ment is given to eight compe- tent hands All the necessary machinery is in use ami driven by a I s-horse power engine. Mr Taylor manufactures the flax into what is known as green tow for upholstering, and his trade extends through- out the Dominion. He buys his flax directly from the farmers m this vicinity, and has large store houses where he keeps the unmanufactured article The green tow is compressed into small bundles for con- venient shipment. Mr. Taylor is a native of Irelan , f •• ""■"••'"t ^Conveyancing, Insurance and Real Estate, Cutlin's Block, corner Wyndham and Macdonnell Streets. -Among theimportant industries in any civilized community is that of insurance and real estate. Without insurance business would be unstable; one merchant would be afraid to trust another, not knowing how soon his property might be swept away by fire, without any chance of compen- sation. Real estate also is an important factor in a new country, such as Western Cnnada may be said, comparatively speaking, to be. Among those doing business in these two lines is Mr. Charles Walker, whose office is located in Cuttin's Block, corner of Wyndham and Macdonnell Streets. Thisgentleman has been established in business for the past eight years, and has Iniilt up an excellent practice, his busi- ness extending throughout the cil) and county. lie does conveyancing and negotiates loans at the very lowest rales ; is agent for some of the most prominent and stabie insurance com- panies in the country ; is an accountant, and settles up estates and balances books and such other matters as come under that head. II( is a native ot England, ami is a gentleman heKl in high esteem for his many good (piali lies ; he takes a deep interest in the city's wel fare, and served as alderman for four years. 93 London Road. Mr. Kellett is a native of Canada, and IS a practical soda water manufacturer, having had many years' experience in that line. He is a gent'eman who is much thought of in the community for his business habits and social disposition. Royal Hotdl, Mr, Watts, proprietor.— One of the most prominent hotels in Guelph, as it is the oldest established, having been founded in 1840, is the Koyal. It is the most liberally patronized hotel in the city, both by commercial travellers and tourists. The present iiroprielor, Mr. Watts, assumed control a few months .ago and instituted many chiinges which have increased the popul.arity of the house. He was formerly proprietor of the Wellington Hotel for eiglit years. The hotel contains 75 bedrooms, all CharlSS Auld, Jr., Carriages, Harness, etc., Wyndham Street.— The startingof new, business houses in any community is a sure! sign that the place is in a jjrosperous condi tion, and that there is room for all to do well.. In this respect we might mention the house! of Charles Auld, Jr., which is located on' Wyndham Street. This gentleman started' in the business as late as August last, but he has every facility and retpiisite to place him- self on a solid and su';cessful foundation be- fore many months. Already he is doing a very I encouraging trade which older hou.ses might envy. The premises occupied by him are thirty by one hun- dred and fifty feet in dimensions, spacious and com- modious, and tastefully fitted uji for the requirements of the business, besides large yard.ige .arton.moda- tion. He has on hami a be.autil'ul stock of American and Canadian carriages, harness, horse clothing, whips and stable fittings, all of the latest designs and the newest make. He gives employment to a num- ber of hands, and personally supervises all matters himself. He is a gentleman who most thorough'v understands the business, having been engaged in the tr.ide for the past 19 years. He is a native of Scotland, and possesses all the push, energy and persistent application necessary to business .success, W. H. Kollett, Top M.inufacturer, 9J London Road.— The invigorating and refreshing power of the lieverages made by Mr. Kellett make tlu-.n doubly grateful as pleasing, non-intoxicating drii.ks, exhila- rating and revivifying, having a ready sn.e through- out the city and surrounding seciion.s of country. Mr. Kellett has been established in business for the )>ast five years, having bought the plant from nis pre- decessor, Mr. C. E. Slarr, which conr.ists of three cylin(lers, bottling apparaius, lv,-o bottling tallies, a machine for charging syphons, etc. He manufac- tures pop, ginger ale, cream !;oda, sarsaparilla, lemon soda and plain soda, which, for superior (|uality, are not excelled by any other manufacturer. He keeps a two-horse t^am for the country and a one-horse waggon for city delivery. His premises are located at well lighted and ventilated, and comfortably furnishe'' parlors, sitting rooms, and a spacious dining room, tastefully furnished, where will be found an excellent menu, which cannot be surpassed by any other hotel in Ontario, all the delicacies of the season being served. The cuisine is all the most fastidious could desire, and is uniier the charge of an experienced '/le/. There is a neatly fitted up bar and a spacious and handsome business office, together with fine sample rooms fo.- commercial travellers. The hotel being situated near the depot, is ea.sy of access to travellers, who take due advantage of its location as well as Its liberal treatment. And we can safely .say that for home comforts this hotel has, no e more rapidly increased over the previous e.\- lended trade, t h e new blood infused into the business showing its immedi- ate effect. The lirm have taken for their motto "A nimble si.xpence is better than a slow shil- ling,'' and they sell goods upon that principle. The premises occupied are large and commodious, being 28 x 150 feet in dimensions and three stories in height. Here is a complete and well selected stock of dry goods, carpets, tweeds, ready-made clothing, and the firm manufacture millinery and do dress- making lo order. They give employment to thirty- three assistants and operators throughout the year. Their trade extends throughout the city and country. Mr. Ryan, the senior partner, is a ('anadian by birth, and was in the dry goods business in Orangeville for six years, and subse(|uently in liarrie for four years. Mr. 13erkinshaw is also a native of Canada, and was for many years with the great dry goods liouse of John Macdonald & Co. ,of Toronto. Both gentle- man are possessed of energy, perseverance and push, combined with ability, and are highly esteemed in the community. not suffe. for the want of dry goods, millinery or mantles, for there are many first-class houses from which to make their selections. Among those pro- minent in this line is the Jones' Dry (joods Company, of 85 Wyndham Street. This house was established three years ago, and has rapidly developed in its trwle relations, which now extend throughout the city and country. The premises occupied are 24x120 feet in dimen.>ions, being spacious and commodious, and fully stocked with a complete and well assorted line of staple and fancy dry goods, all of the latest patterns and fashionable designs. Here also skilled operators are employed in mantle making and millinery; the style of garments turned out being second to none in the city, for which reason the house is largely patronizeil by the ladies of the city and surrounding country. Employment is given to eleven assistants, who are courteous and painstaking to serve customers. Mr. Jones, the proprietor, is a young gentleman of marked business ability, enterprise and energy, anil is Secretary of the Gueljih Hoard of Trade, a position which he fills to the entire satisfaction of the Board and with credit to himself. 1 le is a native of Canada, and much esteemed by all who know him. David Tripp, Hoots and Shoes, Wyndham St.— ■ Situated in the centre of commercial activity on the principal thoroughfare of tiade, on Wyndham Street, and carrying one of the most complete stocks of boots, shoes, rubbers, etc., Mr. Tripp stands promi- nent as one of the representative men in the line in the city. Established 15 years ago, it has had a long, honorable and prosperous career, and has grown in commercial importance as the years went past. The premises occupied aie commodious and well adapted to the business, being 22x30 feet in dimensions, and are stored with a large anil complete stock of goods of all kinds and descriptions in the boot and .shoe line. The house possesses every known facility for the successful prosecution of the business, and owing to .Mr. Tripp's long experience, and his wide-spread and intimate relations with manufacturers, he is enabled to offer 10 the public inducements in the way of first- class reliable goods at low prices, not surpassed by any other boot and shoe house in the city. donas' Dry Ooods Company, 85 Wyndham Street.— Certainly the ladies of the " Royal City" need e. W. Rowen, Dea'er in Boots arid Shoes, Kirk's Old Stand, Upper Wyndham Street. — Boots and shoes are an ab.solute necessity in any civilized community or cold climate. Kxpo.se the feet to damp and cold, the health is undermined, and consumption or speedy death set in. Const the most ex- ■e one in Cana- iving cost $2,- In the rear f the store is a dly fitted up parlor, con- g 25 tables, and hot lunches, ; cream and in season, may btained. Mr. ims makes a Ity of wedding , and ships them lers to Toronto II over Ontario, aports his wed- ake tops direct the most cele- ! manufacturers ance and Kng- This branch established iS ago by Mr. W. ttle, and has conducted by Williams for the lur years. The r and confec- y departments the basement, there are two ;ding ovens, lyment is given lady assistants, and others ; e of this store is feet in dimen- The grocery 1 years ago the business has more than ra'rktI'y^^lfcfntl:-onhTs,^nrl'°""'Jr"f''''y'>"^r^ '^^''' f^^""^"^"" '' " P'--"^""^"' ^vatchmaker. d!mJn.inn.^,n 1 .K "" '^°f '.^e Store, IS 22x80 feet m and employs four assistants also in this line of Indus rigs are the most hand- some and costly o( any in the city. In the gro- cery department a full and well assorted stock of general and fancy groceries is carried— the finest of teas from China and Japan, fra- grant coffees from Kio and Java, table delica- cies, condiments, her- metically sealed goods, etc. Nothing but the purest <|uality of goods are carried, which has been the means of building up the reputa- tion of the house, and extending its business throughout town and country. Mr. Williams is a young gentleman of marked business ability and enterprise, and is a highly esteemed and honored member of the community. O. D. Princie, Watchmaker antl Jeweller, Wyndham Street.— Within the past ten years the art of watchmaking has been brought to a high state of perfection, and employment is given to thousands of hands. Where a few years ago only the wealthy could carry a watch, to-day the humblest mechanic can pu'chase one of these valuable timekeepers, so c^-ap comparatively have they become. Among those dealing in the line of watches and jewellery in this city is Mr. G. D. Pringle, of Wyndham Street, who has been established in business for the pa:t 16 i doubled. The busmess which he now conducts is an old established one, having been carried on by Mr. Cuthbert for many years previous to Mr. I'lingle buying him out. The premises occupied are i6x50 feet in dimensions, and tastefully fitttd up and well stocked with a fine assortment of goods in waiches, clocks, and a general line of gold and silver jewellery. Mr. Prmgle is a gentleman who is held in high regard by all who know him, and is an issuer of marriage licenses, a most important office to the con- . tracting parties. TOWN OF WATERLOO Watarloo Mytual FIro InsHranee Co., C. M. Taylor, Manager, Waterloo.— The above mentioned Company occupies a prominent ])osilion among the insurance companies of the Dominion, and aflords that protection against loss guaranteed only by the most reliable organizations of this character. It was established 23 years ago, and as the name implies, is both mutual and cash in its mode of operations. The rates for all classes of insurable property are reckoned on a basis of those fixed by the tariffof the Canada Fire Underwriters' Association. All mutual policies are written for three years. Over 23 years' experience has demonstrated thr fact that in none of these years has the cost of insurance on the mutual plan exceeded 80 per cent, of that of stock ' companies. Acconling to the 23r(l Annual Report of the Secretary, the total earnings of the Company for ' 1885 were $93,334; losses paid $37,523; total i assets of the Company, $228,650 ; policies in force, { ! ".399; amount insured, $10,710,163; balance of assets over liabilities, $178,036.35. This is one of the cheapen and most satisfactory systems of insur- ance, especially when the Hoard of Directors is com- posed of gentlemen well known in buviness and hn.incial circles for their probiiy, intelligence and business acumen, such as that displayed in those who constitute the Hoard of (he "Watirloo Mutual." The ctficers of the Company are Charles Hendry, Esq., President ; George Randall, Esci., Vice-Presi- dent ; C. M. Taylor, Esi|, Secretary and Manager ; J. H. Hughes, K'q,, Inspector; an,i Messrs. liowlby iV (-Icment, of Berlin, .Suticil,..!,. The many years this Company has been in existence, an of flour stones' ngine iieir g 45- capacity of the ading brands of ig;' "The best t, Ci.iam flour ty ; also patent g brand is t!ie uch as to cause iwer Provinces' )r, is a practical isiness for many d has resided in e is a thorough- s man, who, by I trade of which Works, Queen e of vegetable rge amount of )y hands. The Je is grown in J. The plant 3 feet, and then m 12 to 18 feet, lining a cluster at)out 3 lbs. to pen and allows ey are gathered le ports of ship- ngaged in the > Mr. Richard n Queen Street, of a handsome md 40x110 feet it house being cries in height, le manufactory lery used in th's saws, borers, lin buttons the RKPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN lis house iilso manufactures covered ones. The trade which 13 extensive, and which hasgroivn up gradually and steadily, extends throughout the Provinces of Oiilario, (^Hiebec and the l.cjwer Provinces Mr Roschman has been establishele posi- WatorlOO Foundry, Bricker & Co. , Kine Street, Waterloo.— Was established by Mr. Jacob Bricker, father of the present senior member of the hrm. It was started in a comparatively small way, and it required untiring exertions and a lively spirit of enterprise to build it up to im- portant proportions; but those qualities were not wanting, as the result achieved testified. The busi- ness is now conducted by Messrs. Levi Bricker and E. W. B. Snider, under the firm title of Bricker & Co. The 38 years that have passed since the found- ing of the business have seen many extensions in the buildings to accommodate the increasing trade, until to-day their extent is as follows : Main building, 45x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height ; moulding shop and engine room, 50x80 feet, one story; blacksmiths' shop, 30x40 feet, one story; paint shop, 30x50 feet, one story frame ; and imple- ment shed, 34x100 feet, one story fran.c. In these employment is furnished to 40 skilled and competent workmen. The firm manufactures a general line of agricultural implements, including reapers, mowers, binders, threshers and hay binders, besides general job work and repairing. The work turned out at ; tion among the lager breweries of the county. The ; premises occupied are 70x250 feet in dimensions, and j the brewery is three stories in height, with hotel in I front, which is four stories. All are solidly built of ! brick, and the architecture of the hotel is 'imposing I and artistic, and an ornament to the street. The brand of lager manufactured is the celebrated "Lion" [ brand, which has a wide-spread reputation throughout I Waterloo and Perth counties, where the sale extends. Employment is furnished to nine competent hands in I the brewery, and four heavy teams are used in the I delivery business. The brewery contains thirty-two I fermenting tubs and all the latest and most improved j machinery and appliances, while the engine is I 25-horse power. The annual output of the brewery I is 10,000 barrels, and the malting caparity is 15,000 j bushels per season. In the hotel there are forty j well lighted and ventilated and comfortable bed- ; rooms ; seven parlors, neatly furnished ; dining-room, j office and bar. The //tutu is excellent, and contains all the delicacies of the season as well as the sub- stantials, while the cuisine is unsurpassed by that of any other chef in this section of the county. 'Accom- modation is made for both transient and regular boarders, the r,ate being $1.00 per day, with special rates to regular boarders. Mr. Huether, the genial and popular host, is a native of Baden, Germany, and is a gentleman of much business executive ability. 110 TOWN OF BERLIN TOWN OF BERLIN Louis Bralthaupt & Co., Tanners, (^)iieen Sired, lierlin, Ont. The largest and most iniportoni tanneiy and leather liouse in Ontario is that known as the " Kagle Tannery," owned liy Messrs. Louis lireithaiipt \- (Jo., of lierlin. This business was estal)Mshed in 1S58 l)y ilielate Mr. Louis lireithaupt, and in its inception was not, comparatively speaking, ol large proportions, but on account of the superior (|Uality of tlie leather manufactured, and the perse- vering energy and tnterprise of the inceptor, it rapidly developed, extending in volume year by year, until it reached its present immense proportions, On the decease of the founder in 1S80, the business was carried on under the management of his three sons, Mr. Louis J., Mr. William 11. and John C. lireithaupt, under the direction of the executrix ami executors. The said L. J. and \V. U. are the ex- ecutors, their mother, Mrs. Catharine Ureithaupl, being executrix. The sons are young men, but understanding the heavy resjionsibility resting upon their shoulders, and being gentlemen of sound com mon sense and more than ordinary business ability, have not only mainl.iined the former standing of the firm but have materially developed it j and finding that it was necessary to increase their production to I fill orders, it was found necessary to build a new tannery, and so a large and substantial structure was erected at Penetanguishene, on the shores of the Georgian Hay, where hemlock bark could be obtained in sufficient ([uantities for their re<|uirenients. This new tannery manufactures Spanish sole leather only I and is one of the largest of its kind, and is said to be | the model tannery of the Dominion, having a '. capacity for turning out 700 sides per week. The tannery there is titled up with all the latest and most ! improved machinery and appliances known to the ' trade. The tannery in Herlin has a capacity of 1,000 j sides per week of sole and harness leather, peerless j calf, peerless veal kips, prime upper, etc. The j firm also at their warehouse on (Jueen Street carry I all kinds of foreign leathers, shoe findings, tanners' I tools, etc. They sell both wholesale and retail, and being themselves manufacturers as stated, are always prpiwred to give the hc^t v.-ilue, both in tjualily and prices, of any leather house in the Dominion. during the past ten years. Not a year has pas.sed in that time but new methods and appliances have l>eei> invented to develop the art and make a photograph "a thing of beauty an' a joy forevtr." Among the number prominently engaged in this line in Berlin is Mr. (,'. Schnenker, whose studio is located on King Street. This business was estab- lished 10 years ago by Mr. L. H. Wilder, who conducted it for seven years, when he was succeeded by the jiiesent proprietor. Mr. Schnenker IS a thorough artist, and does all lines of the photographer's art, in- cludini; crayon, India ink, water color and oil work, and, of course, s by photography. The work exe- ntlenian is excepticmally fine and life-like, and his enl.irgements in crayon are works of art which it would be difticult to excel, while the prices he charges are remarkably low. The operating room is 12x35 feet in dimensions, and the reception room is of similar proportions. Mr. Schnenker is a native of Canada. Pequocnat BrOSi. Watchmakers and Jewellers, lierlin and Waterloo. — The inhabitants of lierlin are well supplied not only with the necessaries but also the luxuries and adornments of life, and there can be no excuse for going out of town to make purchases, when the mer chants here keep such ex- | cellent stocks, and sell at thi lowest pos- sible prices. the usur.l proces cuted by this gir going out of town to make purchases, Hampden C. Sohnenkor, Photographer, King St.— The art of photography, possibly more than any other line of business, has made most rapid improvement Among those engageil in the watchmaking and jewellery business must be mentioned Messrs. Pe- ((uegnatliros., whose estab- lishment is located on King St. East. This business has been es tablished for over 1 1 years, and since its inception has met with very favorable suc- cess, the development being very gratifving. The premises occupied are 11x50 feet, with n very nice stock of watches, clocks, chains, rii.g.--, brcjochca, scarf pins, and such other articles in this line as are usually to be found in a first-class jewellery establish- ment. The firm also make a specialiiy of watch repairing, of which they do a great deal. They give employment to three competent and skilled assistants. WATCHES t ten years. Not a in that time but new jpliances have been lop the art anil make ' a thing of heaiily vtr." Among the .ntly engaged in this i Mr. C, Schnenker, s located on King business was estal)- ago by Mr. L. H. mchicted it for seven vassucceeiled l)y the or. Mr. .Schnenker artist, and does nil ilographer's art, in- , India ink, water ork, and, of course, hy. The work exe- ;ptionally fine and crayon are works of o excel, while the low. The operating and the reception Mr, Schnenker is ikers and Jewellers, itants of lierlin are necessaries but also e, and there can be o make purchases. :hes ■ gratifying. The with a very nice , liiigf, brooches, in this line as are jewellery establish- pecialiiy of watch t deal. They give i skilled assistants, repbkskntativp: business men 117 and their tran Bowmanville, and are the largest and most complete of their kind in the country. During the past two years the demand for the Dominion organs has more than doubled, and they are now to be found in England, Australia, West Indies, .South Ameri.-a, Germany, Russia, and almost every civilized country on the face of the globe. At the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876, it was the only Canadian organ receiving an international medal and diploma of honor. This they received against 40 other competitors, the W. L. Schmidt, Cleneral .Merchandise, C.oMen Lion Store, King Street K.ist. -In lierlin there is a good deal of barter transacted between the farmers ; and storekeepers, the farmers bringing in produce anti exchanging it for other commodities. On this ; account there are many stores where groceries, dry goods, glassware, etc., are kept in general stock. Holding a prominent place among those doing busi- ness in this manner is .Mr. W. U. Schmiilt, whose store is located on King Street Kast, where he has been established for the past five years. The pre- mises occupied are 24x100 feel in ilimensions, and are well stocked with a large and well .assorted stock of •'-;-„:, Is, groceries, gl.assware, elc, carefully selected, and sold at the lowest ni.-.rket value either for cash or in exchange. Ihe business since its inception has increasef jewellery and !e. Mr. Fuchs and Cohimbiis best American lone coin silver k, cap and bezel less piece of coin rhis is certainly Mr. Fuchs gives killful workmen, d was a mendjer lie is a thor- nderstanding all branch of watch ly honored and PIQ Groceries, Pro- )le of Berlin and for groceries, 1 supply their in this line is lated on King is eight months e goods kept, om China and :io and .South ble deliracics, etc. , anp foxed and tweed foxed slippers, either machine or hand sewed. The firm give employment to ihirly- hve s-killed hands in their factory, and the indications are that this number will have to be increased in the near future, should business continue to increase at Its present rate. The gentlemen are enterprising and progressive citizens, and arc held in the highest esti- mation in the community. Messrs Chas. A. Ahrens tV Sons are situated on the third flat, used as factory and part of second floor as warehouse. Mr. C a' Ahrens is the proprietor of the building, which is partly occupied by Ran.lall i; Ross as a wholesale grocery and liquor business. August HsrtsI, Planing Mill, King Street East -"-Among the many industries which tend to make up the importance of Berlin as a manufacturing centre IS that of the manufacture of .sash, doors, blinds, etc. Holding a front place among tho.sc engaged in this ine of industry is Mr. August Hertel, whose shop is located on King Street East. The premises occupied •'•■e 45x50 feet in dimensions and three storits in height, being a frame building. Here employment '^"""1 '°i " '^'^■"^''- "'"'■''"'f" throughout the year, .he num.-,,-? h.-;ng incfeascd according to the season and the pressure of business. Mr. Herlel manufactures all kinds of sash, doo.s, blinds, and all kinds of builders' furnishings. He also utilizes part of the power to run a feed chopping mill, which is a great convenience to those keeping horses in the A. Vanderharf, Merchant Tailor, Fuchs' Block King Street.— Among the popular merchant tailors H'lio enjoy a wide reputation for first-class workman- ship and style is Mr. A. Vanderhart, who was formerly cutter with Messrs. Boehmer & Erb, but who has been established in business for himself for the past six years. The premises occupied are located on King Street, and are 22x50 feet in dimensions, where a large substantial business is being carried on, the patrons being derived from among aP classes of the community. Mr. Vander- hart, as already stated is a practical cutter and merchant tailor, and an enterprising, active business man, popular in the community and with all who have business transactions with the house. The store IS neatly fitted up, and, well (quipped with a large, valuable stock of imported woollens for suits and trousering, which are made up to order in the latest fashions, well trimmed and finished, and war- ranted to give perfect satisfaction. Mr. V.nmlerharl gives employment to seven practical and first-class operators, the number being inciea,sed according to the season and the extra pressure of business. He is a native of Holland, and has resided in this country for 15 years. He is popular in commercial circles and enjoys tlie confidence of all who know him. ' 120 TOWN OF BERLIN T" <: }T'T ' ,'^""»«^. ''"'' Waggon Maker, i U. T. Hub«r, Groceries and Crockery, Kinc St. King Street hast -In reviewing the commercial and i -Among the many industries in Berlin that call manufacturing .n,lus■-'-' excellent quality of material manufactured by him, which is the cause of his constantly growing trade. entire business. He also uses five teams, the trade extending through the town and extensive sections of the surrounding country. Mr. Fennell was born in Cobourg, Ontario, on the 8th of August, 1837. After passing through the public schools of the district he went to Victoria College, and thereafter learned the hardware business. Mr. Fennell, on the formation of the Berlin Board of jf radr, last May, was elected President, and in honoring Mi. Fennell the members honored themselves and made a most wise choice, for he has been educated in that best of all .schools for such a position as he occupies on the Board, namely, practical business, in which he has achieved such unc|ualilied success. He has also held positions of honor and trust in the Council and School Board, and has been for a number of years President of the Liberal -Conservative Association of the North Riding of Waterloo. He is a gentleman of sterling worth. il« E> Mevllle, Chemist and Druggist, King Street East. — Holding a prominent place among the che- mists and druggists of Berlin is Mr. J. E. Neville, who has been established in business for over four years, and since the inception of his business he has found it constantly increasing, the trade now extend- ing throughout the town and country. The premises occupied, which are located on King Street F:ast, are 12x40 feet in dimensions, and tastefully and suit- ably fitted up for the rpqnirements o( the husinesr;, !\Ir. Neville keeps a large and carefully selected stock of fresh and pure drugs and chemicals, toilet articles, perfumes, sponges and thoroughly attested and reliable proprietary medicines, etc. He also makes a specialty of physicians' prescriptions and ^ REPRP^SENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 121 ockery, King St. Herlin that call cind is that whicli principal among contains several iisincss, principal VIr. J. T. Hul.er,' jng Street in the been established ice its inception The premises IS, and tastefully ; requirements of selected stock of L'd, consisting of lees, pure spices, goods, flour, etc. ckery anopp & McGarry, and known as the North Ameri- i can. The present propricitors recently succeeded Mr. Henry Walder, Jr., the latter gentleman having ■conducted it for a number of years previously. The hotel is a three-story brick structure, 50x70 feet in P. Oornall, Dentist, Germania Block, King Street.— There seems te be a greater amount of decay in the teeth of civilijpd races as distiniruished from those less civilized, or .savage. The Caucasian race appears peculiarly liable to this teeth decay, while the negro gloiies in the perfection of his "pearly gates." As to the cause there are several theories, but this article is not a monograph on teeth, but a brief sketch of some of Berlin's leading businessmen, | Brown, Wright & Co., .Manulaciurcis (jf Slip- pers, Shoes, etc.. Queen Street.— The largest manu- facturers of boots, shoes and slippers in Berlin are the firm of Messrs. Brown, Wright -& Co., whose manufactor>; and warehouse are located on Queen Street. This business was established as recently as 1884, but has increased rapidly. The handsome shoes and slippers made by this house have a wide- spread reputation throughout the Dominion for excellence of quality and finish, in both of which points they are not excelled by any house in the Dominion. The premises occupied consist of a thr e-story brick building, 30x80 feet in dimension- and with a spacious basement. Here employment is furnished to 50 skilled hands, who are kept constantly rmplr.yed in mRrrtifaeiUririg goods to fili tin,- orders which are being received daily from all parts of the country. The works contain all the latest and most improved machinery used in this 'ine of manufacture and the engine is a lo-horse power. The premises are well eciuipped in every respect, well lighted and ventilated, due regard being paid to the health of the 122 TOWN OF BERLIN ftperatives. Of the members of this firm, Mr. Hrown, the senior |Mrtiier, is a native of England, as is also Mr. Wright, while Mr. Whiting, the other partner, is a Canadian by birth. These gentlemen are true representatives o( what ijusiness men should lie ; they are active, progressive and en'erprising, and are held in the highest respect in the community. StrioKer tr Ooslle, Merchant Tailors, King Street. — When new busin';ss enterprises start up in any community it is a sign that there i., progress there, and faith in its future prosperity. In this re- spect the future of lierlin is assured, and the assur- ance seems well-founded. A number of good business firms have lately started, prominent among the number being that of Strieker & Doelle, merchant tailors and dealers in gents' furnishi";,,,, whose estab- lishment is located on King Street, the premises being 20x60 feet in dimensions, and containing an excellent and well-selected stock of imported and domestic gents' (urnishings of the latest patterns and most fashionable designs, including neck-wear, hand- kerchiefs, braces, shins, hosiery, etc., which the tirm sell at ,'(e most reasonable advance oncost. In the merchant tailoring dei)artment the be^t of work is executed, iheoestand moft skillful workmen being employed, A full line of imported and domestic woolleiu,, tweeds, broadcloths, are kept in stock from which to elect for 'wouserings, coatings, overcoat- ings, etc. The most fashionable and best fitting garments are guaranteed, and although the firm have I oiuy been in business about one year, the rapidly increrisirg custom wliJi they are receiving is suffi- i cicnt rtr'.inmeniialion in this respect. The firm '' give employment to ic assistants and competent I jieni/ors. Messrs. . Iricker & Doelle are natives of Canada, atid arc en. ^'elic business men, who have ine.i'"d the highest regard inthe community. ^ M. <«reS)er>Stuln, Fashionable Tailor and C'othi'ir, Kin{» Street. — Among the popular and prominent tailors of lierlin is Mr. M. Grebenstein, who conducts business on King Street, opposite the Germania lilock. lie is a practical cutter, and has achieved .veil deserved popularity as one of ihe leaders of gentlemen s fashions in town. The premises occupied are ■23x80 feet in dimensions, and are we'l slocked with a large and valuable assort- ment of English, Scotch and French woollens for suitings broadcloth, etc, which he cuts and makes to order in the most fashionable styles at moderate pvices. Mr. Grebenstein controls a large trade .till Jiig the merchants and citizens, by whom he is endursed and. recommended for his taste and skil ii making perfect fiiting, stylish clothing, etc. Mr. Grel«:nstein started in business in 1869, the firm being Gotleib A Grebenstein, which was con- tinued for six years and dissolved, when he commenced business for himself, in which he h\s proved eminently successful, but it has been by, as he himself expresses it, "hard, steady work and by sticking to it ; buMness success depends a great deal upon th. man himself." In this Mr. Greben- stein has uttc ed a truism that is not alone applicable to his own case, but to business in general It is those who "stick to it" and "work hard and Hdnry Knell« Watchmaker and Jeweller, King Street. — One of the most prominent and popular business men in lierlin, and who was established when the town was only a hamlet, is Mr. Henry Knell, watchmaker and jeweller, Mr. Knell came from the land famous for its manufacture of clocks and watches, and the legendary William Tell, 35 years, ago, and two years later founded the present business, which has proved eminently successful. The pre- mises occupied are l2;2x6o feet in dimensions, hand.somely fitted up with elaborate wall and counter ste.iily" th-jt succeed in life's t-reat rare. Atr, Grebenstein gives employment tQ-'ten skilled and coinpetent hands. He is a native of Geimany, and has .served in the Council here for two years, and is well and favorably known to the whole cominunity, and popular with a" who patronize him. show cases, displaying the nth stock to the best advantage. Mr. Knell carries a beautiful and costly line of goods, embracing gold and silver watches, wedding and keeper rings, chains, lockets, scarf i)ins, silver-plated ware, etc. Of the latter goods Mr. Knell has sold extensively this fall, as averylaige number of marriages has taken placeamong the young people of the town, and these goods were wanted lor wedding presents ; and certainly 1 e carries an excel- leiit assortment to choose from. .Mr. Knell is a public- spirited and popular gentleinan as well asenterpri.sing and energetic businessman, capable of understanding and supplying the wants of the community with articles in his line. He is highly esteeined, and has served the lo«n in the Council for 15 years, having at last, through pressure o' private business, to resign. P. H. Oood, Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Wines and Liquors, King Street.— There are many old estal)li,-hed busimss houses in lierlin that have grown up with the growth of the town, and met with ! understanding lonimuiiity with tceiTied, and ha.s [5 years, having siness, to resign. ery, CJIassware, rhere are many ierlin that have in, and met with hants most pro- ilr. i"-. il. Good, located in the This gentN 'an for the past 21 Ivanced. The id commodious. suitably and tastefully fitted up for the requirements 01 the business, are 20x75 f^et in dimensions. Here IS carried a large and well selected si<,ck of staple and fancy groceries, choice br;,iids of teas and coffees, table delicacies, condiments, hermetically sealed goods, etc. : also a choice and handsome .issortment o( crockery and glassware, and imported and domestic wines and liquors. Mr. Good gives steady eini.loy. ment to three careful and competent assistants \.ho are alw.-iys ready to show go.„ls whether purchases are m.ide or not, although the .(uality and variety of the goods carried, and the rock botloni prices at which they are sold, are sure to effect a sale Mr Good is a native of Canada and is an honorable and enterprising business man, and one who merits well of the community. and Japan, coffees from Java and South America, her- ; metically sealed goods, table delic.ncies, condiments : pure spices, and all other articles usually found in .1 hrst-class grocery. He gives emi)loyment to three ■ courteous assi>tants, and uses one team in the proper conducting of his rapidly growing business. Mr. i Stuebing is an active, energetic and enterprising : business man, and is also a public-spirited gentleman, I taking a deep iniere.st in all that jerlains 10 the welfare of the t' wn, which he at present serves as one of Us councillors. e *"■ ''"♦♦•■■y «■ Son, Ticket Agents, King Street.-Thei.rmofW. Jaffray A .Son is one well and popularly known in Merlin, having been estali- bshed s^nce 187S as general ticket .agents for the Grand Trunk Kailway, the Canada Express Com- pany the Great North-VVestern Telegraph tlomoany, .and for the following well known steamship lines' •Allan, Inman, Cunard, Anchor, and others. Mr W. K. lafTrny, the son, is al.so agent for the well known stock-broking firm of Cox A Co., of Toronto whose operations extend all over Ontario and th^ west and other portions of the Dominion ; also Chicago, New Vr rk and other American financial centres. ^ Mr. Jaffray has special wires to Messrs. Cox & Go's, office, and nil stock transactions can be transacted through him et|ually as well as thr.nmh the Toronto office. Mr. W. Jaffray, ihe father «as born in .Shrewsbury, England, on March 6ih rSr and has been postmaster in lierlin since 1S62 and is a most faithful and efficient officer in that responsible office. Journalism .ipp-ars to be hereditary in the Ijlood of t;,e Jaffrays. ^,r. W. faffray's faiher was editor of the Shrewsbury C/irri/u/e, while Mr Jaffray himself has been eciitor of the Gait Reporter and Herlin Cluonicle, so that he may well be called "a man of letters." He h.Ts three sons on the Chicago press. Mr. Jaffray has also taken an active interest in politics, and has acceptably filled at different times the offices of Councillor, Deputy-Reeve, Reeve and Alayor, having served two terms in the last mentioned off.ce. Mr. W. R, Jaffray, the son, is an enterprising, pushing and persevering business man, and ably con ducts the affairs of the agency, and seems destined to follow politically in his father's footsteps. lioth gentlemen are held in the highest esteem by the community. Sfuebing & Smith, Wholesale Fancy Goods King St. and .Market Square.- Holding an honored and prominent name among the many industries that have contributed to the development and pios- perity of lierlin is that of Messrs. Stuebing & Smith fancy goods merchants, whose premises .nre loc.ttcd in one of the most liandsion of the Dominion lor the excellent duality its product. Mr 124 TOWN OF BERLIN I Edward V Reinhardt, a son of Mr. Reinhwdt, of fanning mill works, the latter being 24x65 feet in Montreal, has purchased the brewery on Queen dimensions and two s.ories in height. The works -Street, previously conducted by Mr. Spiers, and has contain all the latest and most improved wood- commenced the manufacture of the same quality of working machinery, and a M-horse power engine is lagei that has made their product so favorable with : used. Mr. Knufman is a native of Canada, and a the .Montrealers. The brewery here consists of the , gentleman of business ability, push and enterprise • main building, which is a substantial brick structure ; He is establishing a business, both in thf: lines 45x60 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, ' mentioned and as a builder and contractor, that is a with large yard.age, two dwelling houses and stables, i credit to himself and a source of prosperity to the The brewery has all the conveniences and appliances, town. mash room, cold room, office an while the aastiu is faultless. and buying lirgely, gets the advantages of trade dis- ! ""?' '» g'ven to 15 competent and courte counts, which he gives to his customers in selling at I x"u''."'''° '"'V T^^tl' °^ "'^ /""''"'^ "^ " -elling the lowest jiossible prices. Fi does an excellent business in town and country, and gives employment to three careful and courteous assistants. Mr. Mackie is a native of Scotland, and possesses all those sterling qualities which have made the i-ame of Scotchman synonymous with business integrity, sterling honesty and successin all unde.takings. Mr. Mackie has served in the school board, and has been a police magistrate for the past 26 years ; he is a gentleman held in the highest respect and esteem in the community where he has so 'ong resided and done business. J. Kaufman, Planing Mill, King .Street.- Among the prominent business hou.ses in Berlin must be mentioned that of Mr. J. Kaufnnn, builder and contractor, and owner of the planing mill and lumber yards located on King Street. This business was established in 1877, since which time it has rapidly and steadily increased. The planing mill building is 45x70 feet in dimensions and two and a half stories in height. The lumber yards cover one and a half acres of ground, and a switch from the Grand Trunk Railway runs into it, thus affording Mr. Kaufman most excellent facilities for the receipt and shipment of his lumber and other goods, consisting of door? ■'shar ■ ■■ ■ ... - - -- - per day, according to accommodation, and special and reasonable rates are made to regular boarders. Mr. Bramm makes an excellent host, and personally supervises (he catering, picking out the choicest tliat the market affords. Under his management the hotel is a pronounced success, and is steadily increas- ing in patronage. The Improved Macio Patent PEED BOX MADR ONLY BY B. G. TISDIILE GO. nK.l\'rFOBD,Onl. aiMl niFFALO, Ji.W Send for testimonial, circular, and catalogue of Iron Stahle Fif/iiiir^ , ,has wimlow frames, blinds, and al! descriptions , have no agent in your town send $3 for a sample o bmlders matenals, as well as the Paragon Fanning S box, which will pay for itself even, few momhs Mills, of which he IS the manufacturer. He gives . AIKEN HEAD & CROMBIE, cor. King and Yonee employment to 24 skilled workmen in the mill and . Streets, sole Toronto Agents. .See page 80 ^ ing 24x65 feet in ight. The works improved wood- » power engine is 3f Canada, and a 1 anfl enterprise. ■ 3th in the lines ntraclor, that is a prosperity to the et, Berlin.— The :an House, which d Queen Streets, [1, who has been fear. The busi- for more than 20 handsome white in 1859, and is three stories in , which are all ished and heated d parlors, large )m, three sample and pool room, sd and flomeslic dward i .ns, a been connected it 1 1 years, has rtmeni, and his te welcome the ip at the house, elling fraternity. be surpassed by try, including all ell as the more Itless. Employ- courteous assist- e of the guests. $1.50 and $2.00 ion, and special •egular boarders, t, and personally the choicest tiiat nanagement the steadily increas- rhe Improved Maoio Patent BED BOX lADE ONLY DY 6. TISDHLE CO. iXTFORD, Out. mill IFFALO, N.V. nd catalogue of ^•.f. line. If we $3 for a sample ry few months. King and Yonge )age 80. VILLAGE OF AYR 125 VILLAGE OF AYR Hilborn House, U. Walder, Jr. proprietor, Stanley Street.— The town of Ayr is happily well supplie(l with hotel accommodation ; indeed, in this respect it will compare most favorably with the large cities of the Dominion. The finest hotel in Ayr is the Hilborn House, of which .Mr. H. Walder, jr., is the proprietor. It is most eligibly located, oeing right in the heart of the town ; it is a substan- tial brick structure, and is equipped with all modern appliances and accommodations of a iirst-class hotel. It contains 27 bedrooms, fitted u|. in the most approved manner, three parlors, which are models of their kind ; there are also two sample rooms, a smoking and it.iding room, and a bar which is always supplied with choice liquors and ciyars. During the cold season of the year the house is com- fortably heated throughout and the rooms are always well ventilated, and the house is provided with all modern conveniences. In connection with the hotel are boarding and livery stables, and there is also a bus for all trains. Mr. Walder, the proprietor, is late of Berlin, having recently acquired the Hilborn House. He is a competent and experienced hotel keepe;-, and understanding the wants of the public, IS deserving of the large patronage he already enjoys. William Baker, General Merchant, Northum- berland Street.— In a town of the size of Ayr the carrying on of a trade in general merchandise is of great importance, and constitutes the principal feature in the mercantile resources of a town not yet dignified into a city. Foremost among those engaged in such a trade here is Mr. William Baker. This gentleman commenced business in 1846, having since built up a splendid trade, which IS now by far the largest of its kind carried on in Ayr. Mr. Baker carries a ccmplete line of groceries, of fine quality, country produce, all kinds of garden and agricultural seeds. A large and general stock of hardware is carried, pain.ts and oils ; as also of diy goods and boots and shoes. The stock is of excellent quality throughout, and being bought on the most favorable terms, special advantages are afforded to the customer. A specialty is made by this house in the exporting of first-class dairy butter. The large trade carried on by Mr. Baker is constantly increasing, as this house is in a position to oflfer inducements to the customgr which no other house in Ayr can. Mr. Baker, who is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, came out to Canada in 1846, havirg com- menced business almost immediaiely after his arrival. He is an energetic and thorough man of business, and he is widely known in this community, and is held in high esteem, his business career having been unblemished. R. T. Morton, Dealer in Groceries, Dry Goods and Gents' Furnishings, Stanley Street.- Among ihe ■commercial resources of Ayr, none is of greater im- , portance than that represented in groceries and dry j goods. Everywhere the.se staple articles constitute I most important features of the commercial fabric of cities and towns, and those engaged in the business must possess energy, ability and tact. I'rominent among those carrying on a trade in these lines is Mr. K. r. Morton. This gentleman commenced business in 1876, having since built up a splendid trade, which ranks among the largest and finest of its kind in Ayr. Mr. .Morton carries a complete line of groceries of excellent quality, a general and complete stock of dry goods, as also of gents' furnishings. The whole stock is of excellent ([uality throughout, and being purchased on the most favorable terms, this gentleman is in a position to offer special induce- ments to the customer. It goes without saving, therefore, that the large trade carried on is constantly increasing. Mr. .Morton is an energetic and thorough man of business, honorable and upright in all his dealings. He is widely known and is held in high esteem in the community. He has devoted a portion of his time to public affairs, and is at present a member of the Board of School Trustees. Charles MeOeorge, Dealer in Drugs, Station- ery and Fancy Goods, Northumberland Street.— Among the commercial resources of Ayr, the trade carried on in drugsand stationery is a most important one, and foremost among those engaged in it is .Mr. Charles McGeorge. This gentleman commenced business in 1877, having since built up a splendid trade, which is now the largest and finest of its kind in Ayr. Mr. McGeorge carries a complete line ..1 drugs, chemicals, patent medicines and pharma- ceutical preparations, making a specialty of cough remedies and family linimenls, manufactured on the premises. The stock is excellent throughout, .-ind can always be relied upon for its purity. A large and general stock of stationery and books is carried, this store being the headquarters for school books. A fine assortment of fancy goods is always on hand, and for Christmas and oiher presents, there is no other establishment in Ayr which can so completely meet all such demands. A very large trade is necessarily carried on by Mr. .McGeorge, which is constantly increasing, and he is also agent for the (Canadian Pacific Telegraph Company. Mr. Mc- George, who is a native of Ayr, is an energetic and thorough man of business. He is widely and most favoral)ly known in the locality, being honorable and upright in all his dealings. '^"^ J- & J. TAYLOR. TORONTO SAFE WORKS Canadian Rubber Co. of Montreal: EsT.Am.tsHEi:- ,855. MnnufneturerB of Rubber Slioi'S. Fpit Bnotn. BeltlUB Steam Pnckintr, Engine, Hydrnnt nud Sucticm Hose, etc. 1 MnnufacturersofByrglar Proof Ii.->nk S,irfs and Vaults, Fire „„ , ,.. i PfOofSafes wth patent non-conducting steel nance doors Office and ^nrerooniK, SB and !«R St. Paul St.), r . i .,. , Works, Poplneiiu Square J Montreal. I Highest awards wherever exhibited in competition. Toronto Branch, corner Yonge and Front Streets, Toronto. : ..7 and ..9 Fro.vt Stkbkt East, • Toronto. 120 TOWN OF PARIS TOWN OF PARIS. I'ans, so called from its contiguity to beds of gypsum or plaster of Paris, is a thriving town in the couniy of Urant, pleasantly situated at the confluence of the Nitn and Grand Rivers, partly in the township of Brantford, but prmcipally in Dumfries. It is divided into an upper and lower town. Smith's Creek which here enters the Grand River, separating the two. A most singular circumstance connected with it is that the water runs from the Lower Town to the Upper Town. Not that the water runs absolutely up hill, but the banks in the Lower Town on the upper portion of the stream are low, while below, the banks rise suddenly to a considerable height ; even the main street of the Upper Town has a higher still, and is bounded by a range of hills. It is in these hills or knolls that the beds of plaster, for which Paris is so noted, are found. Like so many of the cities and towns of western Canada, the growth of Paris, by the enterprise of its inhabitants, has been steady and progressive ; the population of the place in 1850 was j,8io, it now amounts to 3,400. It has excellent railroad facilities, being situated on the Great Western and Buffalo and Goderich branches of the Grand Trunk. The manufacture of plaster, alabastine, with flour, woollen, saw and planing mills, foundries and a carpet factory, form Us chief industries ; grain, flour, live stock, plaster and produce are shipped in all directions. Paris possesses churches of all denominations, four Public Schools, a High School and a Separate School. The Mechanics' Institute has a library of some 4,000 volumes, while there is also a Town Hall banks and two weekly papers, the Star- Transcript and the Brant Review. The water supply is an excellent one, and lirovides ample power for several important manufactories. The assessed valuation is $1,071,232. B« Traver«, Transportation and Insurance Agent. —A most comprehensive and generally useful agency IS that which has for so many years been controlled by Mr. B. Travers. This gentleman represents in Paris 00th the Canadian and American Express Companies, a position he has held, with credit to himself and satis- faction to all concerned, for the past 20 years. Mr. Travers is also agent for the following well known lines of Atlantic steamers ; the Anchor, White Star, Red Star, Innian, Hamburg, American, State and Dominion, all of which are favorite companies, their boats being renowne jewellery ; but despite the periodical fancies that fashion diet; tes fcjr the productions of one country over that of another, it is still to Switzerland that we must look as the nursery of watchmaking, and to the Swiss for the sci- entific mechanirm which has done sO' much to raise the standard of our timepieces. Fortu- nately that spirit of mechanical en- terprise which characterizes the citizens of that famed republic has not been kept confined to their native hills, but we find in this country, as well as in the United Slates, represent- atives of Swiizerland pursuing what may be termed their national imlustry. In this line we have in I'aris a Swiss gentleman actively engaged in the jewellery business — Mr. 1'. Pequegnat. This business was established in 1882 by the present proprietor, who is- a member o( the celelirated firm of Pequegnat Bros. The premises are located on River Street, adjoining the >Iechanics' Institute, and comprise a t vo-storied building 40x15 feet in size ; the lower flat used for a show-room and the upper* for a workshop. Mr. Pequegnat carries on a live business as a wholesale and retail jobber, and dealer in gold and silver jewellery, watches, clocks, silverware, spectacles and eye glasses, fancy goods, etc., while repairing is executed promptly by skilled workmen. The stock carried is a most comprehensive one, and amounts to soine $5,000 or $6,006, while all goods bought here are warranted as represented. Mr. Pequegnat is a native of Switzerland, but has been in this country for 13 years, nearly two of which have beer* spent in Paris, while he previously conducted a jewellery business at Plaitsville. Mr. Pequegnat is a thoroughly experienced and practical jeweller, and is a thoroughly reliablj man of business. RKPRKSENTATIVK BUSINKSS MKN I'iO Whitlaw, Baird & Co,, Milling and General Commis»,on and Insurance Agents, Gran.l Kiver SI. eet.— Among the various commodities that rank mgh among our most important material lesources, oneofthehrst. The immense <|uantilies manufac- U red ,n ,h,s s.cfon, which find a 'ready sa: through- put the Jommion, constitute an imnortani element in considering the industrial and commercial resources Ovl.VT'"''' 'T" "' '■•■"•'« and of the couniy of Uxlord. Among the many prominent flouring mills, whose efforts are to produce a super! jr quality of flour and to increase the commerce of tlie place, none are deserving of more favorable notice and considera- ,v'?l,!."J M J''^'""'.-'"'"?^ "'^" 'he mills controlled by the well-known firm of Messrs. Whitlaw, liair.l & th^' I, T "'""'"'' '"''''h'"''^ '"^'•'" i" <--^istcnce for the ast 40 years, were established by .Mr. Charles Whitlaw n ,847, and were by him cond icted as an individual enterprise till .878, when the present lirn of ^\hltlaw, Baird A Co. was established, since which time numerous improvements and additions have been made, rendering them at the present lime ful y equa to any in this section for conq,leteness of detail and api.ointments. The machinery is all ,)f the latest improved design and construction, on the full roller system, and for economy in runninc and excellence of product these mills cannot besuip.asse.l. The building has a frontage of 144 feet on (Jraiid Kiver Street, the number of hands employed averages 20 the year roiind r,nd the annual anunmt of business s in the tieighborhood of $250,000. In addition to the manufacture of flour, Messrs. Whitlaw. liaird .V Co ransact a general merchant milling business, amldea extensively ,n all kinds of gr.,in%nd feed wholesale an.l retail. In the latter named articles heir trade is princ.i)ally of a local characler, while he high reputation of the flour manufactui'ed by them ensures a steady demand in the markets of the IW ain ''%';,°" °^"''-■ ""'"i"'""- ''■^ well as in Great liritain. The products of these mills and the extent 01 ttieir trade will compare favora ly with those of any similar establishment in the cot, ;y. Thev have ^^l^n <\,^Wer medal ..r Antwe.p^or their ex- cellent exhibit, aneing burnt out in 1885, he removed to his present ; quarters on William Street, where he has a store well I aclapted for his business, 18x40 feet in dimensions, where he car.ies at all times a compl, -e stock of i ^"Jnf "'P"^""^' ""'l trappings, He gives emplov- I ment to four assistants, and manufactures a grade of , harness which will compare favorably with that of any contemporaneous house in the county, while his , trade i.s widely extended through the town and surrounding counir,-. Mr. Fl.inagnn is a native of this counliy, and has resided in Paris for close on thirty years, during which time he has been clo.-^elv dentified with the interests of the town of his adop- tion, having held the position of Councillor in 1874 and 1875, a post he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to his fellow-townsmen. i;i() TOWN OF PARIS T. ■■ualaugh. Pholouraplier, Uivcr Hired. - III .ill thi' |iri.j;irss of science ami art in recent years, 111) ile|iarlmein lius made sucli rapid strides a.s that iif Iiliiii,i^ra])liy. Mr. T. Uauslaiiuli coniinenccd Imsi- iiess for lliln^ell in lliis line in 187S, ami lias since lliat lime devoted his lime and attention to tile stiiily and development of the art in all its phases and departnuiits with such energy and assiduity, that he is now reco(;ni/ed as one of the most artistic and skillful phi)toj;raphers in this section. His reception rooms and (iperatiiii; rooms are situated over Mcliae's shoo store, and are litteil np in the most ap|iroved imulern style with all the latest improvements in mechanical and scieiuilic appliances, while the walls ari' adorned with the choicest specimens of plioto- graphic art. To produce satisfactory and pleasing pictures retpiires skill, refined taste, appreciation of the laws of ii(;ht and shade, culture and also much suidy and practice, as well as an expensive oultit anil properly arranged studio. That Mr. Bauslaugh is eminenily possessed of those artis'ic reipiirements necessary for the successful portrayer lelvi s rhey give employment to 15 hands, and their trade 1- a steadily increasing one. In the tailorir ' depart- ment they have a wide reputation ; they emi.l.v none but thoroughly experienced hands ; and they h'ave no hesitation in guaranteeing most perfect tits in garments in all cases. They carry a full line of piece goods of the most popular makes and styles, and no goods are allowed to leave the store which are not carefully inspected and entirely satisfactory to the customer, and as a consequence the linn has received a high popularity. Mr. Robinson, the senior partner, is a native o( Canada, and has been a resident of I'aris for 12 years, while Mr. Finlayson was born in the town. These gentleman are possessed of a large business experience, and their house now occupies a prominent position amongst the industrial establishments of Paris. John Oamelford, Carpet Manufacturer, West Kiver Street.— Among the leading manufrcturini; enterprises that have been established in Paris, and the only one of its kind in this section of the country j IS that of Mr. J. Camelf,.r.l, who con.hicls an im- portant mdustry in the manuf.iclure i.f carpels, making a specialty of Ihe w.i.illen ami uni.,n carpels. The |.reiniscs utilized for ihe purposes of his trade consist of a spacious buil.ling, 25x50 feel in dimen- si.ms, in which are six I.K.ms, an.l v^llere eight experienceil assi,laiits are cmploye.l. This busin.-vs was orginally stand by Messrs. Camellnrd \ C.,., but f.ir the last two vears it has been iimler the soli- control of Mr. Camelf.jrd. The g.)o.ls manuf.aclu- ■.! have a wi.le reputation, an.l are in all respects c.iual to import.'.l jr,„„ls of a similar class, while the trade extemi, all over Ihe l).).nini.,n. The pr.i.lu.ts ..f this h.iiise have iir.ive.l .i( so sujieri.ir a .|ualily that the.lemaml ha.> at all times ei|ualle.l the supply, an.l as a result the tra.le h.as been a slea.lily increasi-ig .me ; while for excellence, variety and .lurability, tiie carpets here inani.fuctured may successfully compare with those of any cmlemporaneous house in the country. Carpets are an article of necessity in every home ; thus the .leinand for them is steady an.l con- tinuous Those forming trade connecti.jns with this house will meet with every satisfaction. Mr. Camel for.l is a thorough master of his business, which he conducts on purely business principles, and as a result he enjoys the fullest conli.lencc of all entering into relatums with him. Mr. Camelford is a native of Scotlan.l, but has been in this country for eight years, .and was for some time eslabli.shed in business in lirantford. Oaorg* F. Birlsy, tUoceries, Provisions, etc , Kiver Street.— As a result of the enterprise an.l energy of some of the more progressive citizens of Pans, many important establishments have sprurg up amongst us, some of which are worthy of more than a passing notice. One of the most notable of these IS the grocciyesiiblishmentofMr. G. K. Birley. The trade i ,toceries, consi.lered as a branch of commer. : probably the most important existing in this 1 ouiitry, representing as it does an immen-.e cap.i i, .ami furnishing employment to thousands. Ihe well known and reliable house which forms the sul,ie(;t of this sketch was established by the present liropnetor m 1884, who, prior to that, was connected with the nrm of Munn & Hirley. The premi-.-, occupied are located on Kiver Street, and compris, a Mibstantial building, two flats of which, 17x35 feet in .limensions, are utilized for the purposes of the lari;e trade carried on, which last year amounted toc!.,,e on $40,000. Though but comparatively recently established, the business connections of the house have been widely extended, while it has secure.l a lasting reputation for the quality and reliability of ii , goods. Mr. Birley does a big trade a. a dealer in I groceries, provisions, crockery, glassware, and the I usual appurtenances of a really first-class establish- : ment. The grocery department comprises a choic- line of general and staple groceries, general provisioi. and country produce, while a specialty is ma.'.e of superior brands of teas and codecs. In crockery and glasswitre there is a large and varied assortment, in chaste and fashionable .'.esign, embracing breakfast, : dinner and tea services, as well as numerous single pieces, both for use and adornment. Mr. Birley is a I native of Manchester, England, but has been a ■ resident of Paris for the las"t 12 years, where, by his I energy and high commercial al>ility, he has, since its , inception, steadily increaseil ih«- scope of the opera- I tions and the extent of the business of his house, until I it is now justly entitled to rank among the represent- I ative business houses ol the thriving town of Paris. 182 TOWN OF PARIS ,, *"■ ,•*■ '•••''•y' I>y floods, Clothing, Gents' !• urnishings, William and River Streets.— Dry goods clothing and millinery, constitute such iinportan; branches of our industral pursuits, that any one individually would, in this work, be entitled to prominent notice. The establishment of which this article tre.its is so comprehensive in its nature as to include all these lines of industry, and as such deserves special recognition. A more useful house in any onnmunity it would be hard to find than that con- trolled by Mr. W. H. Ridley, who caters to the wants ol various classes in the line of dry goods, clothing millinery, hats, caps and gents' furnishings. This business was established by the present proprietor in Coderich, in 1882, but an increasing tra.le necessi- tate-l his removal to larger premises, and he accord- ingly took up his present quarters, with enlarged conveniences, on the corner of William and River f5treets, in this town, where he occupies a spacious sore 65x22 feet in size, wi;h a basement for the clothing department and store-room. The stock i earned is a large aud varied one, and embraces all ' those articles which are comprised under the head of staple and l^ancy dry goods. Special attention is paid to the millinery department, which is constantly i supplied with the latest novelties and fashions. The I clothing branch is fully stocked with a variety of' garments of approved style and make. Hats and \ caps of the newest fashion, and every article necessary \ lor the attire of gentlemen, are also to be found in ' this comprehensive establishment. The trade is a I steadily increasing one, and employment is given to ! SIX assistants. .Mr. Ridley was formerly in business m Ooderich, and removed here a few months since to open up his present establishment, in which so far the results have been most satisfactory, and promise in the near future that degree of success which his efforts so thoroughly deserve. Mr. Ridley is a native of Dundas county. partner, Mr. Sinclair, was born at Gait in this Province. These gentleman are thoroughly practical and experienced in all branches of the business in which they are engaged, and are energetic and in- dustrious business men. . ,*,• ?" *'"*'«''. ■''toves. Tinware, Furnaces, etc.. Mechanic Street.- Industrial enterprises of modern times have embr.nced many features of prac- tical utility, but none which deserve higlier merit or consideration than those which relate to the home Its pleasures and comforts. In this line the supply of stoves and furnaces forms a by no means unimportant factor, and as such deserves full notice. Though hut recently established, the frm of Messrs. Yates & Sinclair have, durir.g their lort existence, gained an enviable reputation for the reliable and superior quality of their goods, an done here in )th ready-made necesssary for in's wardrobe, his house has inlial and satis- :rially increase, lality, of every on, and can be ibilily and the k carried is a of clothing and >s house of this ) six assistants. ,nd has been a ars. He is a ;ecutiveal)ilily, lepartnu-nls of rs and Under- red both as an lercial pursuit, ;nt importance 188 to call for a favorable notice in a work of this kind • and m this connection the establishment of Messrs' West \ 'aimer is worthy of mention on .iccount ol the excellence of its productions. This business was established a quarter of a century ago by Calib I'orsyth, and seven years later sold out to Mos-rs tiallard cV Uest, the tormer of whom four years later tion are always on hand, and Mr. liest or .Mr. Palmer personally conducts all funerals entrusted to the firm to the entire satisfaction of those most nearly concerned. Thisestablishment is a most comprehensive one, and in all its departments It is fully ecjuipped. .Mr. J. J. liest is a native of loole, Dorsetshire, England, and has been in Paris for thirteen years ; Mr. J Palmer is native of Devon- shire, England, and has Deen a resident here for eight years. Both are energetic and .iccomplished business men, and will be found prompt and reliable in all their transactions. doasph Sohaffer, General Merchant, Paris Station.— Among the oldest and most favorably known houses engaged in the important department of trade included under the title of that of a general merchant may be mentioned the establishment now conducted by .Mr. Joseph S.hafier. This house was originally established in i860 by Afessis. HofiTman & SchafTer, by whom, as a firm, it was continued for n years, to 1873, since when it has been under the sole management of the present proprietor. The premi- ses utilized for the big trade of this house are situ.ated at Pans Station, and comprise a spacious building two stories in height, 22x40 feet in dimen- ■sions with a store-house in the rear of the same size. He ranch of industry or trade which indicates so plainly the weahh and resources of a manufacturing country as its operations in iron, which may, without exception, always be taken as a true index of its commercial value and standing. The Province of Ontario has many prominent firms en- gaged in the various departments of iron manufacture ; l)ut there is nn organization more worthy of c. record in this work than that of Messrs. lirown & Co. These works were established in 187J by the present hrm, with a capital of $10,000. They started busi- ness with the design of manufacturing hot-pressed nuts which should be standards of excellence. Their success in carrying out their intention is attested by the numerous testimonials and Mattering commen- datujns which they have received from prominent manufacturing establi'^hments using their goods Keepmg constantly in mind the idea of excellence with which they started, they use only the finest of modern machinery, while their excellence of product, added to promptness of dealing and skill/ul business management, has caused a steady and rapid increase in the demand for their goods. The premises and yards utilized for this manufactory cover an area of 120x220 feet, on which are several sheds for the storage of coal, iron, etc. ; the main building being 70x40 feet in dimensions. They have four machines for the manul'acture of nuts— two large and two small — Nos. I and 2 ; also iron planer, lathe and drilling machine. Their trade extends all over Ontario, and to some places outside the provincial limits; they supply in this territory most of the large dealers and macliine shops, their motive power is obtained by an almost unlimited water supply from the (Irand River, while their annual trade amounts to some $15,000. The in the comfort ir stock emliraces s line. The ex- 1, their intimate rst hards, enable at the same lime 1 the most perfect cupy a spacious 45 leet in dimen- rear 20X30 feel, alw.iys on h.ind, 'are, pure paints and cutlery is e contemplating noney by paving mem. Mr. David , and has been a Jther, Mr. James Energetic and ons, they have he leading busi- ectioner, River iu.-itries of any ;ading one, and Paris one of tlie s is Mr. George inently engaged leman was the e long existence )t it in the very aied on River apled building, n size, which is and appliances isiness, and an 'hile ste.idy em- 1 assistants ; his ;s, and waggons s to his custom- ing his regular of the tow ii, as ■ IS a lhc;r;jugh nany years' ex- attention to the icements to all a specialty of ing breakfasts. luncheons or suppers. M r. Bel I is a native of Airdrie, Scotland, and has been a resid. nt in this town for 28 years, where he has since conducted his business with that ability which has secured for him a liberal and substantial trade. horn in the county of Brant in 1843. He is regarded as a substantial business man, and one who cnn be relied upon in all commercial transactions to give satisfaction to those who trade with this house Thomas Evans, Wall Papers, Paints, Oils, etc., Grand River Street.— In the march of progress and improvements in the present age, a noticeable leature is the beauty and elegance of wall papers and the interior decoration of houses. We have in Paris a leading wall paper houte in that of Mr. Thomas Jbvans, who in ;his line has gained a wide reputation J his business is an old established one, having been lounded by Its present proprietor some 15 years ago, since when he has occupied a prominent position as an importer of Knglish and American wall papers, paints, oils, glass, varnishes, window blinds, looking glasses, aitisis'nialirials, alabastine, brushes, uicture nails and cords, mouldings, glues, etc. This'enlci- prise was hrst started on West River S;reel, but a steadily increasing business necessitated a ren.oval to more commodious premises, and accordingly in 1S82 Mr. Lvans moved to his present quarters, consisting ol a two-stoned building, comprising a store 15x50 feet m size, with a workshop upstairs, where em- ployment IS provided for three experienced assistants. ilie stock of wall papers carried at this establ '>- ment is a full and complete one, an* • ' nsur- passed by any rival house in this sect'v ddes supplying the goods, he undertakes .;.j;moo-' of all kinds of house and decorativt ■ ;• '-.g, as well as glazing, kalsomining and paper-hanging.'and has a most satisfactory connection in his business, which extends all over the town and neighborhood. Mr. hvans was born in Toronto in 1S42, and has been a resident ol Paris since 1856. He has a large circle of friends and business acquair lances, and stands well in public esteem. ©sorts T. Simpson, Groceries, Crockery, etc. — 1 he trade m groceries, cons-idered as a branch ot commerce, is probably the most important existing in this country, representing as it does an immense capital, and furnishing- employment to thousands of people. The town of Paris is aot behind her sister towns in the extent and magnitude of her grociry establishments, and the enterprise which characterizes I her representative firms cannot le surpassed. A well known, reliable and thoroughly representative house ' IS that of .Mr. George T. Simpson, who carries on a most comprehensive business as a dealer in general groceries, crockery, glassware, fresh fruits and ovsteis. Ihis business was first established by Mr. F D Mitchell, and was purchased by Mr. Simpson in 1884, who has in the three years he has conducted the tradeof this house considerably extended its field of operations. The premises occupied consist of a two- storied building, with a capacious cellar, 18x70 feet in size, the whole of which is utilized for the large stock carried, which consists of a general line of staple and fancy groceries, coffees, spices, canned goods and grocers' sundries, while a specialty is made of teas of pure blend and superior quality. The crockery and glassware department is a most com- plete one, and every article necessary in this line for hou?choln purposes is liert to be found, in the most chaste of patterns and designs. Kresh fruit, and oysters are kept in season, as well as daily supplies of country produce. The trade of the house Is a large one, amounting to $30,000 per year, while employment is given to five hands. Mr. Simpson was Thomos Rysll, (ienerai Insurance and Estate Agent, Grand River Street.— Prominent among the leading inturance ag, nts of this section of the country is Mr. Thomas Ryall, who 40 years ano became associated with this branch of business with no other means than an indomitable spirit of i)erse- verance and industiy. This was the beginning of an enterprise which has resulted not only in the e'tab- lishment of a large and prosperous business, but also in securing an honorable record worthy of the success , attained. Mr. Ryall now represents some of the j mo>t popular and subsliintial companies of this I country as well as of great Britain, among which .may be mentioned the Western Assuranc- Co of j I oronto ; the British American Assurance Co ' ol , Toronto; the Lancashire; the Mercantile; Liver- pool, LondnnS: Globe; Waterloo Mutual; Hartford • 'Quebec; and Royal. These com.wnies are all of old st.inding, and are all recognized as most desirable institutions of the kind with which to hold relations Iheir aggregate assets represent many millions of dollars The promptness and satisfactory manner with which all losses have been adjusted in all ca'es have established for the enterprising agent here, and the companies he represents, a degree of confident which correct business principles and probiiy alone could secure. Mr. Ryall is also engaged in the real estate business, and through his medium a consider- able quantity of real estate yearly changes hands with every satisfaction to both seller and purchaser his knowledge and experience in this important ijranch of industry being unsurpassed. Mr. Ryall is a native of the south of Ireland, but for nearly 40 j years he has been closely identified with the business I interests of Paris. He introduced the coal trade ; here, and was at one time Postmaster of Princeton ! w;liere he was at the same time engaged in commer- I cial pursuits .is well as in shipping. Mr. Ryall is a : horoughly experienced business man, perfectly re- j liable and prompt in all business transactions. He [ IS Licensed Commissioner for North Brant, and also iMogi.^trate. I Murray ti Mausr, Tailors and Clothiers Ri-er [ Street.- It is .somewhere said that man is only what his tailor makes him. Certain then it is that those who entrust their manufacture to -Messrs. Murray & Mauer will be more than average specimens of man- h(|od. These gentlemen conduct a thriving trade as tailors and clothiers. The industry :s itself in the abstract a most important one, and a good tailorinc establishment is a necessity in all communities. This i .sf/""'" i^^f •'""■'t'' ^'y "' P''^"'^"' proprietors in 1S76, and during the 11 years of its existence ihe i reputation of this hou.se for superior makean.l (luality I of Its goods has steadily increased, till now its oper.i- tions are widely extended, and its cuslomersare to 1 e I found in all parts of the county of Ijrant. and even I beyond those limits. For the purposes of their trade, Messrs. Murray A Mauer occupy a two-storied budding 13x60 feet in dimrr.^i.-.ns the f,r..t fia, of which IS utilized for a .show-room, the second (or a workshop, while the basement serves for storaee purposes ; and the store is lighted by the electric light, thus giving their customers an opportunity 'o purchase goods as well as by daylight. These gentle- men bring into their business all the requisite talent 13b TOWN OF PARIS energy, and practical knowledge necessary to secure a most satisfactory and prominent position in this industrial occupation, while they carry a large slock of foreign and domestic goods, of the latest stvle and fashion, for the manufacture of gentlemen's garments Their annual trade will compare favorahl;. v-th that A heavy stock o( all kinds of furniture [s 'a' ways of any smiilar house m the county, thei. .early re- carried, ccmprismg handsome parlor, dining room turns averaging some $15,000, Associated with this " ' *^ ■ *' • r > ■■■t.room enterprise are employed some 14 hands, experienced in the business. No garments go from the store without being carefully inspected, while all goods are guaranteed to be as represented, with perfect work and neat fit in all cases. Mr. Murray is a native of this country, and has been a resident of Paris for the past 20 years. Mr. Maucr was born in the fair Province of Lorraine, France, and has been here since 1859. l5oth gentlemen are thoroughly experi- enced in their business, and spare no pains in giving satisfaction to all iheir customers. ment, these gentlemen also carry on a large business as furniture dealers. Their premises are located in ; Allchin's Block, River Street, and comprise a two- story building 22x90 feet in dimensions, while the basement is utilized as a workshop and store-room. re is a , liining and bedroom suites, in styles and at prices to suit all. Here also may be seen samples of the latest designs of elegaiit wood, crystal, glass and metallic burial cases, with every variety of trimmings and under- taking upholstery to meet the requirements, tastes and pockets of the public. This i'.rm also carry a stock of Stein's celebrated velvet and cloth covered caskets. One of the partners attends personally to all the details of funerals, furnishing the hearse (lor which purpose a handsome new one has recently been purchased) and carriages, and generally superin- tending the management of affairs to the entire FInlayson & Chalmsrs, Undertakers and Furniture Dealers, River ;5treet.--In the whole wide range of industry and enterprise we must assume ' that the business of the undertaker must rank as the ve-y oldest, for since the fall of Adam, when the fiat went out that there should be death, there has beer a i a necessity for the undertaker. In the departments of this as in most other trades rapid improvement has ; been made in the conducting of funerals and ' in the superior make, finish and embellishments of ' the caskets used. The undertaking est?blishment of ' ^^essrs. FinUyson it Chalmers is justly entitled to prominent recognition as one of the leading houses of its class in this section ; combined with this depart- satisfaciion ot the bereaved friends. The business was started by Messrs. Finlayson * Chalmers in 1885, and the success which.has since attended their efforts marks the Paris undertaking and cabinet warerooms as a representative business establishment of Paris. Mr. Finlayson is a native of Caithness Scotland, and has been a resident of the town for 25 years. Mr. Chalmers also claims the same nationality, and has been in Paris for 16 years. Both gentlemen are strongly imbued with the dogged perseverance characteristic of the sons of the Land o' Cakes, and the success of their enterprise is well assured, REPRESFNTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 187 1 a large business ;s are located in comprise a two- isions, while the I and store-room, ■niture is always or, dining room prices to suit all. he latest designs i metallic buria) lings and under- [uirements, tastes irm also carry a ind cloth covered ds personally to ; the hearse (lor jne has recently encrally superin- rs to the entire The business * Chalmers in ; attended their g and cabinet 3s establishment e of Caithness of the town for lims the same for i6 years, ivith the dogged 5 of the Land o' terprise is well TOWN OF CHATHAM. This thriving, pleasantly situated town in Kent Countv it ih^ h»„l „f „„ • ■ u «. Pretratl " , "■'"'"'"' '"' """""• "' '''""''''^'"' "^ -"""^ was sent to garrison he fori some trv harJ'llr T " ''."' '"°'^' '°""' ""^ "°' "' ^■'''"- ^^ '^e Americans did appear, and some very hard fightmg between them and the Hriush troops resulted in the invadin,T d? beaten and routed, and the British were left in undisputed possrssion. On AbraJ e , '. s he Hr"! r Chllr" ' " "^ ""';■"? '''''"''' ""'""^' ^"" ''" ''' "^-"^ '"^ P'-'^ ren.ai; d:se . d un Mr Chry le s appearance, as before stated, in .830. The Kent militia used to have their annual trte here on 8,. George's Day, June 4th, and more enthusiasm was then displayed than by any o th en" n P ments o nnl.fa at the present day. .St. Paul's Church, a neat wooden structure which stood for To e rs coun^r Thet't ^ ' '''''\'T '°'"' '" '''''''' '«^5. --"-«-< -red edifice re ed in th county The hr.st cemetery was also laid out at the east end of Gaol Street, an-"-' "^^ «- -^^ anu ":::':: of h T "' ■ '' "' ^"' "P^"''*' "^ ^^'°"""" ^- ^'■'^""•'>"' f="her of Mrs. John E. Brooke of th,s town. It was a frame building, and was moved in 1854 .0 make room for the present bri Structure. ,-,,,. ,. , , , . Jf '" ■■■uii.c luum lur me present On being displaced for the more pretentious building, it lost its cla.ssic character, .n< ,,.,„,„„„ ,111,, , ., ' .^M,.i,.i,y, ,1 iii.M u!, cia.ssic cnaracter, -h we e tight' by James Chrysler. In those early d.-tys, as in the present, there was marrying and giving in marrnce he first recorded marriage being that of Henry Chrysler, son of the pioneer, wtlliamChriler, who wll collector of taxes to Miss Lenover, Chatham being known at that time as ■■ Chatham Pla ." Vlis fir wedding w.-ts celebrated with all the .,/«/ and enthusiasm which the occasion deserved The nex Win am nT "", 1r M '"'"T" '"' ''""'" '--P'-'^J - a village, the contr..c.ing parties beivl William Oolson and .Miss Nancy K.ans. In .S32 the first census was taken bv Mr. Henry Verr.,1 .1 present employed in the Post Office-and the population was found to be 300. At that time King'si'et gave ittle promise of the thriving 1,usine.ss thoroughfare it now is, being little betier than a .lecenc tr'.^i- full of holes, tree stumps and mud. ' About the year ,82s Chatham was nmlu.ious of being a ship-building port, and several vessels were built .among the number being the "Western," which Duncan -McGregor had constructed out of the Rob Koy on the river fiats. It was a fifty-ton steam vessel with 25 horse-power engines. The first wharf ever erected was built by Stephen Brock in .S39, at the mouth of McGregor's Creek, in u-ar of where the Merehant,s Bank now stands, and proved of great advant.nge to the pl..ce in the loading and unloading of river craft. In 1847 ti^e well-known " Kent .Mills " were erected by Mr. lose,,;, Northwood who conducted them for many yeai- with emin,.nt success. lu i.Ssi ri„,.hn.,, was Hieorporaicd -- 1 town, and its advancement in commercial importance and population has been rapid, and as a mani"L"- turing centre u is taking a strong lead in Western Ontario. It contains fiour, snw and woollen mills waggon, engine and boiler works, foundries and machine shops, biscuit factories ami other industries ' ' In religious matters it holds a high position, many of the church edifices being handsome structtires and belongto the followingdenominations. Episcopal, Presbyteri.an, Methodist, Baptist and Congregational" 188 TOWN OF CHATHAM James Marquand, Walchmnker mid Jeweller, I02>i Kinj; Slreei West. -When Chatham was just in its ince|)ti()n, and Inisiness houses and dwellings were not very plentiful, Mr. lanu's .Mar(|uand com- menced busines.s as a watchmaker and jeweller ; that was 35 years ago, and through all these year he has steailily continueil to watch aneople. With the increase in population, of course, came larger husinoss, and so year by year it e.xtended and developed in duo proportion. The premises occupied, which are located at 102.J King Street West, are large and coninuxlious, being 1 1x70 feel in dimensions, and tastefully lilted up with pUte-glass show cases on walls and counters, displaying, a beautiful stock of gold anil silver watches, and jewellery of all descrip- tions, scarf pins, brooches, rings, both wedding and keeper, and genilenien's signet ; also an excellent assortment of plated ware lor household use, and very suitable for wedding or other presents. Km- ])loynient is furnished to two assistants, and watch- making is made a specialty. Mr. .Manpiand is a native of Prince Kdward Island, and is a gentleman of large liusiness experience and a thorough judge of all goods in his line. da Li Ryan, Hardware, Plumbing, eic, 3,5 King Street K. Anu)ng the business houses which line the main business thoroughfare of Chatham is that of Mr. J. L. Ryan, whose establishment is located at No. 33 King Street East, where he has been estab- lished since 1SS4. The premise.' occupied are 15x60 feet in dimensions on the lower lloor, and 32x60 on the second lloor, which is the manufactory and work- shop. The business conducted is that of general hardware, stoves, tinware, paints, oils, etc., and he also does sanitary plumbing, executing the work in the best possilile manner upon scientitic principles, which is a very necessary point in so important a matter as that of plumbing, es|)ccially where pipes connecting with sewerage are concerned. lie also does gas tilting in the best and most workmanlike manner, giving employment to five competent and experienced hands. The trade of the concern extends throughout the town and sections of the surrounding country, and since its inception, two years ago, has gradually and steadily increased, with very Haltering prospects for ils future development. Mr. Kyan is a native of Canada, and is a good, practical workman and an enterprising business man. former patronage the house sustained. Employment is furnished to 4 competent and capable assistants. .Mr. Smith is a native ol Canada, and is a gentleman who enjoys the esteem of the community at large. A. Oi Bedford, I loots and Shoes, 12 King Street East. .Situated iu the centre of comniercial .iclivil) . on the principal thoroughfare of trade, at No. 12 King Street Eas!, and carrying one of llie most com- plete stocks of boots, shoes anil rubbers, etc., in the town is the house of Mr. A. (i. Bedford. Although only established four months ago, the business has proved better than the hignest anticipations of the proprietor predicltcl, and is maintaining a steady in- crease. The premises occupied, which are admirably adapted to the rei|uiiements of the trade, are 16x60 feel in dimensions, and well stored with a laige and well as.sorted slock of genls', ladies', youths', nusses', and children's boots, shoes and rubbers. Thi'se are purchased direct from some of the most prominent manufacturers in the Dominion, and are guaranteed to be first-class in every respect as regards quality, style, and perfect lit, three grec ' and important re- (juirements in (ool coverings. Goods purchased at this house will ije found in every respect just as represenled, and u|)on this basis the house pro|)oses to establish their busmess and reputation. Employ- ment is given to three assistants, who are in every respect competent and courteous. Mr. Heilford is a native of Canada, and is an active and enterprising business man, and his future business success may be well assured. Ol H. Smith, Fancy Goods, 16 King Street East. — As civilization advances the community be- comes more and more imbued with a taste for adorn- ment, both in dress and in their household affairs. The little pieces of needle and art work scattered here and there apparently at random throughout the room make it look ever so much more attractive to the eye, and when perhaps in distant lands and among stranj^cis the thoughts of the exile revert to the "dear old home" on this account. Among those pro;ninently identified in thedealing in fancy dry goods and the requisites for art needlework, etc. , is Mr. G. H. Smith, whose establishment is located at No. l6 King Street East, the store being 14x50 feet in dimensions, :ind well stored with 1 large and beautiful assortment of fancy goods, Christmas cards, toys and other s\!rh things, ' The business wr,s estab- lished six years ago by H. W. Smith, who was bought out by Mrs. Annie Smith, and the present proprietor succeeded her in March of the past year. The present proprietor is maintaining well the repu- tation enjoyed by his predecessor, and increasing the H. W. Crow & Co., Wholesale Steam Ice Cream Manufacturers and General (iru.cers, iiS King St. - This large and flourishing business was eslMblished seven years ago by Messrs. A. T. Crow A Son. Mr. A. T. Crow died three years ago, when II. W. Crow assumed full control of the business imlil .M.ay, 1S86, when Mr. Purser entered into partnership with the son under the present title. The business previously had been entirely that of fimily groceries and oysters, but Mr. Purser, who had five years' practical exjierience in the United .States, and knowing that on accou.it of the duties on canned oysters coming into this country were so high that Canadian oysier dealers had been compelled to purchase the cheapest kinds of cans to sell them at any reasonable price, saw a way out of the difficulty, and they immediately purchaseil complete m,achiner\ if the latest and most improved kind, and slarted the manufacture of cans in this country, securing the services of a practical can maker. They have made arrangements for a constant supply of fresh oysters from some of the most cele- brated betls on the Chesapeake Bay, which they are now canning themselves, and can sell as cheaply as they can be purchased in the States. They will be known in the Canadian market as "Canada Hrand," and will be the best that can be procured. They also make a specialty of steam-power in.idt ice cream, having a special building and all facilities for its manufacture. The store occupied is 25x100 feet in dimensions, with a large roomy cellar of the same size ; the canning room the same dimensions ; the ice cream department and that for making boxes, Sox 100. Employment is furnished at ]iresent to 10 compclciii hands, and the trade extends throughout Western Ontario. Hot', gentlemen are natives of Canada and are go-.ahead and enterprising men, with a specialty that may soon bring them large returns. Mr. H. W. Crow has had six years' experience in the Canadian market. Kingsmi Street East, ( mill, the grei London, but in Chatham, habit of send the goods re trade was inei their opening it, and on the ment was op: market house Kingsmill, an Es<|., of Lonil feet in dimen latest fashion; goods from th Europe. Mr. trips to the Ei productions fo I'd, Employment apable assistants. ml is a gentleman lunity at large. es, 12 King .Street iVinKTcial aclivit) rade, at No. 12 ■ of the most com- bhers, etc., in the ilford. Although the business has ticipalions of the ining a steady in- ich are admirably trade, are l6xt)0 with a la;ge and . youths', misses', bers. These are ' most prominent (1 are guaranteed reg.irds quality, ml iniijurlaiu re- nds purchased at y respect just as le house pro|)oses talion. Kmploy- A'ho are in every Mr. liedford is a and enterprising ss success may be .Steam Ice Cream , I iS King St. - ; was eslMblished row A- Son. Mr. iien fl. W. Crow until .May, iS86, rshipwith the son ss previously had i and oysters, but ical experience in on accou.it of the iito this country dealers had been kinds of cans to saw a way out lately purehaseil d most improved of cans in this a practical can nts for a constant of the most cele- ,', which they are ell as cheaply as 'S. They will be Canada Hrand," ured. They also nadt ice cream, facilities for its is 25x100 feet in liar of the same dimensions ; the r making boxes, at present to 10 tends llnoughoul n are natives of irisiiig men, with m large returns. rs' experience in Kingsmlll'fi, Staple and Kancy Dry Goods, King Street hast, opposite .Market.— The name of Kings- mill, the great dry goods house, is not confined to London, but has for many years been also well known in t^hatham, whose towns-people have been in the habit of sending their orders there by mail, and having the goods returned by express. Finding that the trade was increasing to such an extent as to warrant their opening a branch here, the house decided upon It, and on the 17th of last November an establish- ment was opened on King Street East, opiiosite the market house, under the management of ,\!r II A Kingsnyll, an.l in connection with T. F. Kiiig.Mliili; Es(|., of London. The premises occupied are 72 x 7s eet in dimensions, and are well stocked with the latest fashions and novelties in staple and fancy dry goods Irom the leading manufacturers of Canada and Europe. .Mr. T. F. Kingsmill makes semi-annual trips to the European markets to purchase the latest productions for his establishments, thereby giving his customers the beneht of his vast experience in the I dry goods and millinery line. There are also special , lepuinKnt, drb'le'hn'T ^^r"'"^, "" — '''""r' rt T^ °^" ^^^'^ ^^'- '^^'^-'-^ personally' superinlends. al double harness of every description and other leather ! the most modern appliances for the pvcven.i, i, of goods, which are not surpassed by those of any other mistakes being used. Employn ■ ■ which are centrally located for busi"ness in the (ianier Block, are iS\6o feet in dimensions, and are fitted up with remarkable taste and richness, and are well stocked with a large and splendid asM.riiu( nt of drugs ancl chemicals, imported sonps .inai:f;:h;;^ •'cnll.ng np on the lelc,.hone ; why it d d no ' f I k-i 1 ^ ''' ''' ?"; ''5 King Street. .Mr. Ha„;en ,,. as well to have , e„ -. ,,. there ." Z I h^JJ, " tO^;:!!::!::;:'^!^ ,!:: ^^ "e gie.itest scientists cannot 1, ' hough after ages niav clear ho matter „p. |!«,. hello U,, this article .nteml., to say is. that Mr. W. II. Harper is Ln.'ger W1 ol Ik- I enlral ul/,ce „l il,c Hd T, lephune Company in Ch:uh.un, an.l Ironi all reports the service given is excellent, the iitniosi c.nre l.e.ngtahn logive proinpi -ervice and immedinlely rcnitdy all ,le(ccls in annar. atiis as soon as they in.iy occu^. II all towns ami cities gav- as good service as that of Chatham, the final vowel would not l,e so often lelt olV the excla- maiion. Mr. Harper is also agent lor ihe Canadi.nn Kicilic kailway Company, and the White Star Line si.msandthrj.s,oriesiiiheigh;.-„;d;;;a.U. r^^ he proper display of the splendid as.sorli ,ent of thechoict-s, ininorted faluics, fine cloths and suitings Lnglish, s „;c, an,l Insh tweeds, pants patterns etc.; in fact, ihe finest a.ssorlnieni of goods from which the most fastidious can he "suited " Th?^ Iirin has achieved, since its inception in' .865, an enyiahle reputation for Ihe accuracy of tit, perfection of finish, and stylish elegance of all garuK'nls lc"v ng , Iheireslal.lishment. Theyl.ring t„ I.eara judiMiiem : .vste and ahility rarely e.jualle.irwhile thei! S ": for the prompt fulhllment of orders are unsurpassed employing as they .lo from 20 to .5 skille, '0,^: ; and .rssistant.s, To those desiring the highest grade of custom tailoring .Me.ssrs. Keid Hros. ^ Co 's es lahlishmeni commends it.self as one th.at can be mplicitly relud nn to furnish faultless garments that shall in a wo„l rank superior in all lespecK In connection with the merchant tailoring, ihere is a .q.u.ment devuied to ihesnie of hats tnd capso" M> l.ue.st .st,lennd novelties and hnish fron, the home and foreign markets. Also a splen.Iid stu. k of gents furni-hings with many new and choice de- signs m gents neckwear, hosiery, etc. Their i-oo.ls are ordered from all parts of Canada and the iS stat,'>. and as far as W innipcg, .Manilol.a. Their State Line and other lineloteameswCiknZ; ^, n"^i ", ^" ''" "' 'V""'I'^K' ^''»""' repute crossing the Atlantic. Heli, Un" h Isl " i 1 o " ""r"f "" ^'^•°°°- •"^- ->• '*• '^-<' '^ in the l.tisiness in Chatham for the past n year a due , 7 7 ''"■''' "'•""'^■'-- "''ili"^. and it is was lor several y.ars agent of the l)„i,iion fe ^> ^. '" '''^ """"US .<--""gy and p.rseverence that the graph Company. He is a gentleman el an ih' d 'r ",'. "■' "' '"^\"" "">'- ''''-^ ^'"^'^ "'""1^' ''^ for the position he holds, possessing url.ity en, J rl^f^J" any metropolitan city. Chatham can well prise and ahility. He is hel.l in the h ghe t^is' ii ,T > ml' ''; I'f "F '? ''","''''^' ^' "^•^" l"«^'^-^»^'" "f \">n in the community. He does .1 e hr^es In'ur ce 1 .""."''" '''"'-''' "'"' '"""t^^' ^"' ""^""R'' him husiness in Chathani, ami is agenf rThe " erZr v '^^.^^^ "^ " ■^•^"' ™l«ay, .V Lon.lon ^ (ilohe, Scotti.sh'u, on S: Nation w h Mr" 1 er'i"- ".' "'■'■, '"^^•'"'"« P"*^''"^' ""'' "^ Western Assur .nee Company, t ana.la Life and othe; "^ " ''• '^'-"' ''^ '^'^■^"'^■'"- lirst-class insurance companies. Robert Cooper, Ti^ and Ktationery loS ,lemis,'?v°,''*!!f"' '\"""' '"^'"S ''^'f''^''— The art of King Street Wesl.-^-Holding a (.nMni "en?;,|'ce 1 e i?\,n '"" ^"''"" ^"'"i^^V 'han many among. he old estahllshe.l hmises which are locaed f^th^^Wir^'rT''"""' ^^'"^h is proved by ,h^ "11 King Street West, Chatham is thit , f \lr p, ""'^"""^'^ "^ '^''.^"""'R «""e eurio.sities from an Robert Cooper, .lealer in boo" and 'strtiln y"' T ; i n'th^ h^ifu.ron". JfT "I" M "'■T':'!' "''^^ <■-"'' business was e.staldished twenty years ago bv tin? it ,n.M nn if/Jf '''''' '' " ''•'*'' '"=«" ''•■>'>''e'l gentleman. From its inception the bus ne^s In! ^rl.jtl' 1 ? l"'"^?' '" ,"'^ °"'^'^ "^^'"'- This gradually a.lvanced and extended, keepin? alreas Amom thosJ'" ' "'"i 5"' "' ^"^ ""'"^^ "'C- with the progress of the .:/"-'^"5" -'" «!'"' u'p. Which extends throughout the town and counirv surrounding. He is a native of Cana.la. and is a pleasant gcnllLii..jn ol sterling business qualities, who has, by strict attention lo all details and a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the public, ver anticipated and supplied them. and contain all the latest and most' improveii'apX ances known to the profession, Mr. NichoU is a native of Dublin, Ireland, and has been a resident of this coun y for over 26 years ; he is a gentleman of much study and is considered one of thi best dental surgeons in Western Ontario. HKPRKSKNTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 146 I'urnishers snd —The characier > a business (irni oniinent among crilttion is the e e»lal)lishnnnt g Street. Mr. ilf liis sons are ftet in (liiiien- are adapted for assortment of tlis and suitings, pants patterns, <>( goods from ^uite(i." This on in 1865, an if (it, perfection TruRiUs leaving eara judgnieni, i their facilities re unsurpassed, sliillecl cutlers highest grade >s. iV Co.'s es- ; that can be less irarments, II lespecls. In ing, there is a s and caps of lish I'runi the lendid si,,(k of ni] choice de- Their goods nd the United itolia. Their J. H. Reid is ilies, and it is rence that the lire would do liani can well 1 I'osscssed of r through him trect railway, ■iblic. and of — The art of ,' than many Drove d by the iities from an th was found been banded teeth. This ;enlury, li.C. 1 the art of :hoIs, whose treet, nearly ntletnan has 10 years, and :h embraces luntry. Mr. the Ontario o, and is an lich are large ind fitted up, roved appli- N'ichois is a a resident of [enlleman of ; best dental F. Jaequsa, Dealer in IlarneM, etc., also .Sole Manufacturer of Patent liuggy Neck'Voliis" sCw.e' lock, 2,j king .Street. -There are s. veral I ouses i 1 Chatham engaged ,n the manufacture of harness prommenl among the number being .Mr. K. lac.mes This gentleman established his business three year; h^s'l'',il' *■ ""'*''>',• -"■?''>■ P"*""'"" and abdily h.is I Mit up a good trade. The premises occupied wh.ch are located in .Scne's Block, 29 King .St eel I'^ast, are ijx6o feet in .limensions. This house winch fu- lightness, quality of ,„aterial and durability tn?ir,f,. '^.'•/"'l"<-'i;« ""■ imtentee and manuliic- turer of the I'. J.ac<|Ues'l'at. Buggy Neck \okes which replaces -he leather with mallJTble iron pirt inmn t e w„o.„ and clatnping the leather "eye," and i he best a.Mcle for harness makers to use instea , f ;: '; I'c "^r'^V'^''-' ,"/,""'!.'"B ""•• '"ti.er Ground the neck yoke by which they can save in slock enough 10 pay for more than the difference in the old s;vlel''',lf"-'°''f'^« ''■•-■ ^^'^'^ •''^"' '-""f ' lea hi ."'"l'.'-'''/'"'' "■"'^ '^•^n l'^' refillcl with the li?h,.r .I'^i"' ''^''"^'"'', necessary. They are sold either «h„lesale or retail. A large stock of whips, harness, he.idstalls, etc., also trunks, is .ilwivs nXd ," I '*''' P"'"'- ,'-:'"l'l"yme'.t is fur- nishtd I., two competent workmen throughout th,' )ear. .Mr. Jacpies is a native <,f Canada, and is a praciun! harness maker and an active business man, Who 1, much respected by all who know him. Oohn DownU. II.ardw.are, Carriage (;oods. etc mosV'r^r'/H' '•— -^""'"g ""^ <'l'l fstablished ami rhnhn ',*","!■"-■' '" ""= har.lware tra.le in Chatham none holds a morr prominent place th.an that ccuuiuced by .Mr. John I .Jwnie, which is located estabhslu.l 22 years .-leo, and has ever since enioye.l a Inrtn- share of the public patronage, steadily increas- >ng in volume year by year. The Vemises occim ed which are Large and cmimodious, an,l .s^'ed.!,Tly ad.apted for the business conducted, are 22x,'ooTeet in dimensions Here is contained a very large and excellent stock of heavy and shelf hardware. c*:,ns'st shelf ,r I "Z' '""'• '"'■'"^'^' .8™'"^. -^'I^"' tools, to , Irf." • ,"^' '"• ''"'Ploynient is furnishe.l to three cottipetent a.ssistants, and the trade of the house extends throughout the town and the surrou, inf: country. .Mr. Downie is a native of Scotland a.Kl has resided in this country since early youth lie IS a gentleman appreciated in the trade for his nabits of business rectitude, liberal methods and persevering energy, and holds the respect and esteem of all who know him. I porlance. The office and yard on King Street West <*:cupy a space Soxjoo feet in dimensnins. Hesides lis he owns and operates a lime kiln, which is b,caed across th,. Thames, lie is a wholesale and retail dealer in lime, cement, pbster, sewer pines, plaster ornaments for crnice and centrepiece orna! mentation ; also stone, ::and, hair, etc. He eiv,-s employment to f,mr men in the.lifleren: leparlments He does an excellent local trade, which is amstanllv increasing. Mr. Oldershnw was born in Kngland and came to this country when only ,2 years of age He IS a member of the town coun-.il, ami is a gentle- moil held in the highest estimation by all who know «. p. •lordan. Dealer in Watches, Clocks and Jewellery 6. King Sireet East. -The well-known and pojmlar jew«lle' ■ bli;dimcnt of Mr. E D .hmlan >s eligibl. K^^ed ,n Kb.g Street East a't ISO. 01. .Mr. Jo un has a'v ;. s been successful as a Ja>. H. Oldarshaw, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Lime, Cemem, Plaster, etc., two door, west of the King Street Elevator. -The^e is no more important branch of industry carried on in this coun- try than that which is devoted to the manufacturing of or dealing in lime, cement, sewer pipes, etc. In all building operations the.se articles are of paramount importance ; in fact, buildings could not be erec ed without the first two mentioned at least, excep might be a og cabin. Among those holding a prLi- TnV """."r 5" '''"■''''"S i" =">-h articles mu t be mentioned Mr. James H. Oldershaw. whose premises are locatedtwo doors west of the King Street Eleva'- tor. I his gentleman has been established in the business for the last f^ve years, and which since its inception has steadily increased in extent and im! business man, an,l he is practical and skilled as a watchmaker and jeweller. The store is neatly arranged and fitted up with plate show cases, and contains as fine an as.sorlmenl of jewellery as is to be tound in the city ; also gold and silver watches, of iJoth I'.uropean and American manufacture, silver- plated ware, clocks, and a great variety of useful and fancy articles suitable for all occasions. Watch and clock repairing receive promnt aitcntion '•''■' "■■^-■r ing jewellery, which is always executed" fn "ihe" 'i^st manner and guaranteed substantial and durable The premises occupied by .Mr. Jordan are large and com- modious, being 22x108 feet in dimensions, where employrnent IS furnished to two skilled assistants. !Vlr. Jordan has been established in business for over 146 TOWN OF CHATHAM 12 years, and since the inception of the same it has steadily and constantly increased in extent and importance, now receiving custom from both town and coiintr)'. Mr. Jordan is a native of Canada, and IS wed and lavorably known to the whole community, and is held in high esteem as an honorable business man and upright citizen. Th* Chatham Loan and Savings Co., S. !•. Gardiner, .Manager, King Street, Chatham.— Prominent among the leading loan and .=avings com- panies of the western peninsula of Ontario is the' Chatham Loan and Savings Company, which was incorporated in 1881. It is the only loan company in the town, and advances money on mort- gage security on real estaie and debentures at the lowest current rates of interest. The authorized cap- ital of the Company is $ 1 ,000, 000, and the sub- scribed capital is $313,400. The assets, in- cluding mort- gages on real estate, cash and offices, etc., are $225,057.- 60 ; the liabi- lities deducted are $166,239.- 19, leaving the surplus assets at $58,818.41, >.'apital stock, $57,818.41 ; This was the statement as „ ••.*• Afklnaon and W. E. RIspIn, General, KankiTig, Insurance, Railway and Steamship Agents, J 15 King Street.— Among the important industries in any business communiiy is that operating in finance and insurance. Money is at all times all powerful, and insurance is a safeguard to property and business. This is a fact acknowledged by all ; the only question to be solved is where to place the insurance. Messrs. O. K. Atkinson and \V. E. Rispin, whose office is located at 1 15 King Street, are gentlemen well known in business circles in the western peninsula, having been established for 15 years, These gentlemen represent some of the best companies doing business in Canada j among the number for which they are agents may be mentioned the Queen, Northern, Royal, London & Lancashire, Gore District, Glasgow, London, British American, Royal Canadian, Phoenix cf London, Agricultural, North American, Sun Life, British, Foreign and Marine, and the Royal Canadian Marine. The above companies are solid and reliable institutions, and Messrs. Atkinson & Rispin will give full information with regard to rates, etc., which, in connection wiih these companies, will be found as low as the lowest. This firm also negotiates loans upon mortgages, charging the lowest rate of interest, without any charge for comp-ission to the borrower. Since the admission to partnership of Mr. Rispin in January of the present year, another department has been addeln, General, eamship Agents, tant industries in rating in finance lies all powerful, Tty and business. the only question trance. Messrs. , whose ofifice is men well known leninsula, having 'hese gentlemen ;s doing business which they are aeen, Northern, istrict, Glasgow, tnadian, Phoenix !rican, Sun Life, Royal Canadian olid and reliable Rispin will give 1, etc., which, in vill be found as negotiates loans rate of interest, to the borrower, f Mr. Rispin in department has Srm now act as ; also agents for :ed Star, North nchor, National -known Atlantic It and Europe, ind a gentleman itters, and was best of satisfac- in high esteem Canada, and is arpets, etc., 58 lonorable" then f Mr. Thomas is honorable. 34 years ago. siness career is 1 no doubt the pride in their eniises at pres- are 24x110 feet lit. The slock goods of every winceys, etc., egant stock of le second floor oice stock of etc., and oil- Kmployment n the different by this house d surrounding s considerably ihe manner in is a native of ■man of trreat is and with a leart. He is le community, ird of School CharlM Northwood, Public Elevator and Pot and Pearl liarley. King Street West. -The business conducted by the above named gentleman is one of gre»t importance and benefit to Chatham. Mr. Charles Not thwood started in the grain business in this town m iSbs, and has been constantly increasing and developing his business year by year since that date in 1879 he built the largest grain elevator on the banks of the river Thames, not far distant from the • w post office. Grain is brought to this town in vessels from the North-West, through the Great Lakes, and this elevator has proved a great benefit to grain handlers, who can here store it until convenient for other shipment. The elevator has a capacity of 6o,oco bushels. Besides the elevator, Mr North - wood does a very extensive business in the manu- facture of pot and pearl barley, the annual output being over 20,000 bushels, selling throughout the Dominion and Lower Provinces. His manufactory IS fitted up with all the latest and most improved machinery and appliances, and a 40 horse-power engine is usen Mr. Northwood gives employment to 6 competent hands throughout the year. He is a native of Chatham, and a gentleman who has won the respect and esteem of all who know him. He was for one year a member of the Town Council, but was obliged to refuse renomination on account ol the pressure of his private business interests. and Mocha, pure condiments, table delicacies, her- metically sealed goods, Hour, butter, cheese, sugar- cured hams and all other articles usually kept in a lirst-class grocery establishment. Mr. Hay ward handles nothing but the very best class of goods, and whatever he guarantees is absolutely pure. The business has been established for the past 16 years, Mr. Hayward succeeding Mr. A. G. Maas. The trade of the house is derived from the leading families of the town as well as the general public, both in town and sections of surrounding country. Employment is furnished to six competent and cour- teous assistants, and one horse and waggon is used in the delivery of goods to customers. Mr. Hayward is a native of Engl.nnd, and is one of Chatham's representative business men, who is honored an : esteemed in both the business and social circles c. the community. llamas Whan, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, etc.. Auction and f.ommission. King St. E.— One of the special features of the commercial industries of Chat- ham IS that carried on by Mr. James Whan at King Street East which is the selling of dry goods, boots and shoes, fancy goods, toys, etc., by Auction and on commission. The business is one of great conven- ience to the public both from the buying and sellinu point of view. Those having a surplus stock of any goods in the line mentioned can have them disposed 01 hy Mr. Whan, by either public or private sale by paying a slight commission on the prices obtained, while others wishing to buy can do so here to the best advantage. Mr. Whan has had eleven years' experience m the business, and understands its every detail The premises occupied are large anhicn iiie laliur ol me agriculturist, and the pro- ' gressive farmer o( to clay is |-rovided with machines ; which, to a very great extent, relieve him fnmi I heavy manual labor. Among those houses which j have done much to bring about this state of things in ■ one pirticular line is the Fanning Mill Factory of j Mr. Manson Campbell, which is located at the i corner of King and Adi-laide Streets. This business ■ was established 17 years age, and has made wonder- ful strides forward in ihat time. As the name implies, the artic cleaning grain, ai now be found in le of manufacture is lanning mills fiir nd those ina.le K) A,,^ huuae may use throughout the Dominion. In .P'W««« * Trafo, Painters and Paper-hangers, Tilth Street.— The business conducted by the above mentionehat may be in her case It by no means holds good in the oppo- site sex. Man, unless he is becomingly dressedf is not in every case taken at his proper worth. He is in a large measure dependent upon hir. tailor for the world s estimation of him. Among the merchant ailors m Chatham who hold a prominci.t position in their line for excellence of workmanshi) is Mr. W Berhorst, whose establishment is located ra No. 20 King Street East, in Taft's Block. The business he conducts was established eight years ago. and since Us inception he has buiit it up to a prominent posi- tion. The premises occupied by him are 20x50 feet in dimensionb, where employment is furnished to eight skilled hands in the production of stylish car- ments which, for fashionaljle cut and perfection of fit and workmanship, are not surpassed by any other house in town. Mr. Berhorst carries a large stock of n-itive and foreign cloths from which to select, and the prices he charges are the most reasonable that can be found. lU- is a native of Germany, and is a practical cutt«r, and thus can guarantee all work which IS turned out of his establishment. As a business man and a citizen Mr. Berhorst is held in the highest repute. factory of the kind in the Dominion, and its products have a high and wide-spread name for excellence of quality, both of material and finish. The waggons, which are known ns the " Chatham Waggon," have a sale throughout the entire Dominion, and arrange ments are being efTected for their shipment to Aus- tralia. The dump carts and sleighs also have a V A^?**"?? •«««"'aetMrlnf Company, D. R \an Allan, .Manager, Ilea 1 Strcet.-The largest and most important industry .n Ch-ith.-im, and one that has done more to contribute to the development of the town than any other industry, is the Chatham Manufactunng Company, manufacturers of ivani;ons carts, ship planks, etc. rhis Comp.iny w.is e-tab- ished in 18S2, and the following arc the officers of the Company : President and Man.iger, I). R Van Allan, Esq. ; Vice-President, Willi.im Ball, Kso ■ Secretary-Treasurer, (;eorge K. Ireland, Es.i. The works consist of several substantial and handsome brick structures, of which the following are the dimensions : Main building, 100x150 feet in dimen- sions and two stories in height, of brick, with two wings, making the building equal to 40XJ00 feet ■ paint shop, 30x120 feet in dimensions, i >i stories in height; and detache.l building, 40x80 feet ard i ■< stones in height ; foundry, ao^Oo feet in .limensio'ns and one story in height, brick ; gang ship plank mill, 24x120 feet in dimensions and two stories in heicht ; l>and saw mill, for sawing short logs, 35x70 feet in dimensions, which is a two-story frame biiildinn : and astly the business olilce, which is an octagon-'sliaped building with battlemented c-.rnices, giving it the appearance of a miniature fortress. I„ the diflerent lied here from the most delicate lady's ki,l to the heavy man's kip boots, being a r.. •- e fcnnid in stock. They |Hircha , ...r.-cl from the leading aiannfacturers, .-.,id can guar- S'ltee all goods sold by them, both for c|iality and wear. Employment is furnished to three courteous and obliging a.ssistants. The linn consists of .Mr. E. Smith, trading under the tirm name ^of E. Smith A Co. This gent'-'man is a native of Can- ada, and a thorough-going .jusiness man, and has been established over eight years, and succeeded in niilo.ng up a trade' that is creditable and profitable. He IS a gentleman held in the highest estimation in business and social circles, and has also a branch store in Sarnia, Onl. Chicago Clothing Houso, Ridley A Co., 40 King Street East.— Clothing and gents' furnish- ings are very necess.ary articles in any civilized com- nuinity, and a large amount of capital is invested and help empl,)yeil in its operations. During the past qu.irterof a century the clothing trade has gone under a complete revolution, and as handsome and well-htting garments can now be purchased for almost one half the price ready-made than can be purchased from the merchant tailor. Among those who are taking a |.roniinenl part in this line of imlustry in (hathamis Mes.srs. Kidl-y .V Co.,o( No. 46 King .Street East, where they have been established for the past two years. The premises occupied are large and commodious, being 20x100 feet in dimensions, where is carried a large stock of re.ady-made clothing, hats, caps and gents' furnishings of the latest styles and novelties in the home and Uritish markjis, while the prices at which they are offered defy competition. Employment is furnished to three competent assist- ants, the trade of the house extending throughout the town and county. Mr. Ridley is a native of Kent county, and is a thorough-g'jing business man who is weli esteemed in the'^couimiinity. Mr. H.' K. Ridley is the manager of the business, and is a gentleman eminently (pialilied for the position, hav- ing been for many years in the same line of business for himself. REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS MEN 151 )g hearses, etc., em prove highly "e of Dumfries, nadian l)y hirth. lalitied business itir business of Jur," Hoots and inhabitants of for there are ■vliere the wants 'd ill this line, t leaders in this Smith A Co., Jcl I'last, Tlie immodious, and stocli of {joods IS. Here is an )ts, shoes and lily of mali'rial and perfect lit, 1. All persons from the most le heavy man's '" i found in -i.rjct from the .'.lid can Ruar- them, both for '.iiiployment is hrec courteous isistants. The f .Mr. K. .Smith, the firm name .V Co. This native of Can- man, and has I succeeded in ind piolitablo. estimation in also a branch idley A Co., jents' furnish- civilized com- s invested and ring the past ide has gone andsome and ised for almost be purchased lose who are )f industry in No. 46 King stablished for pied are large 1 dimensions, nade clothing, •■ latest styles larkjts, while ■ competition, ipetent a.ssist- 2; throughout a notive of -'usiness man, ily. Mr. II. loss, and is a losition, hav- e of business Kant Marbia Works, p. n. Maggs, King .St. West. — Ill the production of monumental work the utmost skill, combined with artistic taste, must be brought into use, or the result is failure. Of course It IS not necessary, were it even possible, for mercantile purposes that all engaged in .sculpture should be Ca- nov.is or .»Iichael Angelos, but there must be the eye to conceive anil the hand to execute that which will be true in detail from an artiMic point. Prominent .-imoug those engaged in this line of business in Chat- ham IS Mr. I'. II. Magg.s, whose marble yard is locat.d has under engagement 22 skillful workmen and assist- ants. The cutting, titling and making up of all garments is in competent hands, and (jood his are gu.-iranleeil to the many patrons of the linn. Hesides I their merchant tailoring depar'ment, they carrya large and elegant stock ol ready-made clothing, received .nmi .some of the best makers in the Dimiinion, al.so a full line of fronts' furnishii^ goods, embracing all the latest novelties in neckwear, hosiery, etc., aisj hats and caps. The slock is a large ami well assorted one from which to select, and '.he prices are ihe low- est in (he market. Mr. Isaac .Smith is a native of Knglan2 King Sireel K. One of the most imposing dry goods stores (jii King .Sireel, Chatham, IS that known .as the " (Joldcn Heaver," comhicled f ^ .1' ^' ^" ^-'''^'^ "' N"' "2 on that thorough- fare. Ihe premises occupie.l.wbicb are large and commodious, are 3JXI00 feel in dimeiisi.jns, an-' are on King Street West, where he has been established forthtpast 10 years. The size of the premi.ses is 22x60 feet in dimensions with yard for rou.di stone with derrick located on the banks of the Thames where the rough stone brought by vessel is unshipped an.l stored until recpnred for use. The work produced by .Mr. Maggs is beautiful in the extreme, displ.iyinc his ability and talents in the *'"'*'' * *"•»• •^f'^'-'hant Tailors and bnT.s h"'""-" k' " '^'"S ^'^'•'•^'•-This |,opular business hou.se has a very desirable location at No. 53 King Street hast, opposite the market, which is 2U.XOO feet m dimensions and 3 stones in height, which makes a very handsiome and commodious store where is carried a full line of Kiiglish and Cana.lian woollens, I'rench cloths and al.so foreign and domestic tweeds comprising all the new fashionable and seasonable patterns. Mr. .Smith isa practical man and well stocked with very ■ hoice lines of staple and fancy dry goods and millinery. The interior is admirably arranged and fill, .1 up in modern style, the surroundings being neat ai.d i.isteful ami the whole I presenting an inviting and attractive appearance. I lheb.asement is .spacious and is u.sed for stor.age o: j stapes. Mr. Lewis is an extensive importer of dry I goods and does a large retail trade. The reputation ; ol the house for keeping not only a large but a llrst- class stock of the liest quality of goods is well known, I and up.,..n the counlcrs and ^helves arc to be fou id ..s j line an assortment of goods as is to be foun-., any- ! where. In dress goods it is not surpassed. Ahilt in j cloth, dimities, blankets, laces, lin.n. woollen, trim- mings etc., it is not excelled. Kmployment is furnished to ten hidy and genilemen assist.ints, who I are courteous and ever pleased to show goods Mr 1^ -^ 152 T«>W,«I OF CHATHAM Lewis IS a native of Canada and is a prominent and substantial merchant and citizen, and it is not ex- ceeding the bounds of truth to say that he is conduc! ing a business which is not only an ornament to the city but one of the most popular, and at the same time the most desirable to deal with, having enjoyed the confidence of the public for the patt fourteen years. W. K. Msrrlflcld, Real Estate Agent and Agency for the White Kronze Monument Works, Fifth Street.— Among the new-comers in the com- mercial field of Chatham is the above mentioned gentleman, who established himself in his present business on Fifth Street one ye.nr ago ; but it would seem that in a new and ra] dly developing country like that surrounding Chathim, there should be business in the real estate line for more than those at present engaged in it, and ilii.i Ur. Merrifield has demonstrated during the shon period he has been established here, for his businc';;, hus been eonsi.iniv and steadily increasing evt-s since its incei t v' He buys and sells real estate, and lends mt.,.t-, .»! MONCHENSg shire, England, and c?me to this country when very young. He is a thoroughgoing bu.siness man, and is highly respected. He is also agent for the Barnum « Co. s celeb.aicd Wire and Iron Works, who manu- facture the nrnrh sought for reservoir vases, which are patented and OMtain a sponge in the bottom, which, by capillary alivnction, draws the water from the reservoir into tln^ earth above, thus keeping it moist, and will last for one month without refillin.' with water, for which ihey have received numerousprire* and diplomas. ortg.ges, chargmg t h. lowest rate of interest for 1 e accoininodatmn, «liile his terms are of the most liberal n.ilure, Hesides real estate, Mr. Merrifield is agent for t le St. Thomas White Bronze Monu- ment Co. for Kent and Essex counties. These White Bronze Monuments are rapidly dis|)lacing those of giamie ; they last kmger, and 'he more they are ex- posed f. the v.eathei- !hr hotter thev become, the oxidizing becoming more perfect, although they are subjected to chemical oxidation before leaving the works. Mr. Merrifiel.l will cheerfully give all in- formation with regard to these monuments, and will show samples and plans. He is a native of Devon- OdOrg* MoNUkM^f't'ton, Groi-cne; and Pro- visions, 35 King Sire-t East— Vht- dealing in groceries and provisions is one of the most important I lines of industry in any civilized community nes' to I that of bread and meats. Among the hn'r co.ners I ',"2 'xr'^ '"""'■'' °^ "■"''^ '" <--ha!ham is Mr. G< lee iMcNaugtion, who established his business one > ear jigo. Thi premises are located at No. 35 K no ^Street East, and are 13x75 feet in dimensiui.s. , Iht^eare neatly and suitably fitted up for the re- jqiiruneats of the ;iade. The premises are well |Siorc- with fill; mi choice lines of the choicest hram,s .,f tes» from Japan and China, fragrant ; -v I' ■<» from lav.-), Rio and Mocha, pure table condi- I n.-n! , -able .'eiicacies, hermetically sealed goods ; ■!. ur, pure su^.-ijs, provisions, etc. Mr. McNaughton ir,akesa specialty of keeping nothing but the very b.'st quality of goods in stock, depending upon small pjrofits and quick sales to build up his business .his certainly is the true policy, and one that is already beginning to tell, for his business is increas- uig sttadily and regularly every month. Mr. Mc- Naughton gives employment to three assistants in the conducting of his business, and uses one team for the delivery of goods to customers in town and country. Mr. .McNaughton is a native of Canada, and 15 an active, persevering and enterprising busi- ness man, and one who combines all the elements of business success. Frank t. Lanagan, Merchant Tailoring, Cents' I-urnishings, 82 King Street East.— The merchant tailoring establishments of Chatham are noted for turning out as well-fitting and stylish garments as can be found anywhere. Among those who have a high reputation in this respect is Mr. Frank L. Lanagan, whose premises are located at No. 82 King Street Fast, and are 20x75 feet in dimensions. It has been the aim of Mr. Lanagan, during the five years he has been in business, to produce nothing but first-class garments. The making of gentlemen's wearing ai)parel to order by measure is one of those arts that requires for its successful prosecution the highest degree of artistic skill in every department of the business. Possessing a thorough practical knowledge of the trade, Mr. Lanagan guarantees all garments made by him to be perfect in fit and finish. On the premises are always kept in stock the finest imported fabrics from the principal looms of Europe embracing suitings, coatings, trouserings, overcoat goods, and of the latest patterns and highest qualities Ten skilled workmen are furnished employment, and thci>pei-i sol the house are correct styles, el' fits and : .• garments. The business is conduci ■ upon a I that has for its basis the fosterinj the iii!ei.:,i .)f customers. Mr. Lanagan is a na' • of Canada, and is a gentleman of thorough busine ^ habits and highly esteemed by all who know him country when very )usinessman, and is nt for the Barnum Works, who manu- ■oir vases, which are the bottom, which, le water from the IS keeping it moist, hout refillin;.; with ;d numerous crizes ofciie, and Pro- - Vhe dealing in he most important Dmmuriity nes to the !3t:'v co.iiers m is Mr. Gtrge business one v^ar at No. 35 k ng t in dimensiuts. ed up for the rt- )remises are well 5 of the choicest China, fragrant pure table condi- illy sealed goods, Mr. McNaughton ling but the very nding upon small up his I)usiness. and one that is iisiness is increas- onth. Mr. Mc- iree assistants in :l uses one team ers in town and itive of Canada, ;nterprising l)usi- 1 the elements of Tailoring, (Jcnts' — The merchant 1111 are noted for lish garments as ose who have a Mr. Frank L. i at No. 82 King dimensions, It during the five [iroduce nothing ig of gentlemen's ; is one of those pniseculion the ry department of rough practical in guarantees all in fit and finish, stock the finest 3oms of Europe, erings, overcoat lighest qualities, mployment. and ;t styles, el' ^ ■ ^ ess is conduct' •• the fosterinj; agan is a nai. ,. :)rough busine ^ i-ho know hin> TOWN OF SIMCOK 158 TOWN OF SIMCOE ,,••'*■ ^••''■y' ''h"tographer, Norfolk .Street.— ».o.;.:r.b 'he leading place in the photographic busi- ness in Simcoe, Mr. G. K. Perry has kept abreast of the times in all the improvements that have been made in the photographic art during the past 14 years in which he his I ten established. His studio, which ;s cligil v locai<>d on Norfolk .Street, is 25x150 feet in (hinnv-ions and two stories in height. The rooms Me V'., y hai.dsomely fitted up, and contain a lu.'t'.e ".illeclion of specimens of the artistic work prmiicer by iiim. He does all kinds of photo- ;:rapluo work, inriiding India ink, crayon, pastel, ^vater color, enlarging, etc. He is now m:iking a specialty of the new bromide process, wherein- large pictures can be taken direct upon the prepared canvass or cardboard, ami either by day or night, the result being etjually satisfactory. Mr. Perry does such work for other galleries at both wholesale -and retail prices, and is meeting with eminent success, as the process IS one of the latest and greatest improve ments in the art. He also carries a fine and well assorted stock of fancy goods, and does picture fram- ing of every description. Employment is furnished to five competent assistants throughout the year. Mr. Perry is a native of Canada, and is one of those enterprising and progressive business men who make a success of whatever they undertake. A. D. Ellis, .Staple and .Shelf Hardware, Norfolk -Street.— Holding a leading position among the most prominent business houses in Simcoe is that of Mr. A. D. Ellis, wholesale and retail hardware merchant^ whose premises are located on Norfolk Street. This business has been established for over 16 years, and since its inception has made rapid and constant de- velopment. The premises occupied are quite exten- sive, being 25x60 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, and solidly built of brick. There is also an iron warehouse adjoining, which is 45x75 feet in dimensions, where is stored the heavy bar and rod iron, etc., there being many hundreds of tons of the same. In rear of the store is a powder magazine for the safe storage of gunpowder and other explosives in which the house deals. The stock of staple and shelf hardware carried is very large and complete, including mechanics' tools, builders' implements, paints, oils, putty, glass, cutlery anu sporting goods ofevery description, and also plated ware. This is the representative hardware house of Simcoe, and the Ir.-ide emliraces the town and the surrounding sectionsof country, employment being furnished to three capable assistants in the prosecution of the busi- ness. Mr. Ellis is a native of Englaml, and is a ; gentleman of high business attainments, active, perse- vering and enterprising, and is also a public-spirited citizen, who is highly respected in the community, ^ and IS a trustee of the Hoard of Town Council. W. A. Harris, Hoots and Shoes, Norfolk Street. -Among the more prominent and old established business houses in Simcoe there is none which en)oys a wider popularity than that of Mr. W. A. Harris, dealer in boots and shoes, which is located 1 on Norfolk Street. This business was established 36 years ago by Mr. W. J. Harris, father of the present proprietor, who conducted it for 27 years, and was succeeded by Messrs. Harris Bros., who ran it for five years, and were in turn succeeded by the present proprietor four years ago. The premises occupied are 20x48 feet in dimensions, and contain a good stock of boots and shoes for ladies and gents, youths, misses and children, in all sizes, and from the linest of kid to the heaviest kip, made by some of the leading boot and shoe manufacturers of the Domi- nion. Mr. Harris has a special department for cus- tom work, where those desirini; can have boots and shoes made to order upon the shortest notice, and the quality of material and finish of workmanship is not surpassed by any other maker in Simcoe. Em- ployment is steadily furnished to three competent assistants throughout the year. Mr. Harris is a native of Canada, and is a thorough-going and enter- prising business man, and held in the highest esteem in the community. GORDON'S C.\SH DRY GOODS STORE, 99 King Street, CHATHAM. Ifi4 GLENCOK— HKSPELKR TOWN OF GLENCOE. A. MoKsllar, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Main Street. — Trominent among the leading business in- dustries of Cllencoe is that conducted liy Mr. A. .McKellar, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, pro- visions, boots and shoes. This business was esiali- hshed in April of 187J, and since that time has made rapid development, the traile now extending through- out Glencoe anively carried on by those who h-•■«"■ ui ^,dio nines tiom IJuIuth, the oxtrcino head of ceas?s'.TSV^^,,i3^;c^t'l,f thS^1ieTSi::n'"ca';;a^f' ^.^h" 7'''^'"'=' '" «••-"■•« ""«' influence B height otfon feet. The one mUo long'S'iult Ste Mk;i^'caVarhr/"H''''J.''' ?? "P^"^"- "ver" omo one lock, lifting IS feet. * '*' *"^"' Canal, budt by the United States, has fcetllf a,Pd';.J:°S7JX orw':ft^^liTr'ofn'"9 't^'^liTelrar^fl n"'" "^ '" f ? *-' - '-^rth by 45 whole route fit for vei^els of 12 to U feet draught of wate?. Ci°ve™raent intends to make the of 2JSV «'ith^ti^c\'sVx'^?S]lire"o'? t'SH2K''^'!!,!°,OIX" and Kingston has a total length works on this route give 9 feet water in locks 45 x 20) feet ' lockage of 533J feet. The new ^'^iVoW'^^^P'l^T^Si^^^^.-l^^^^ l-etwcen the St. Lawi^nce and a^^RTvl^ValS^Jffi^n'^e'i'M^lM^.*'- Ba7oT^,;i„n:{o\"llV7oir«4^^UeI''r^ Huron and the passage of timber; and 16,5 miles' distancris avSli^bTefoVVhtdraft"ve^^^^^^^^ '^"•"'»' '°'' ">° widl^'be^tw^een'st^Petert-;'^;^^^^ lock 48x 200 feet, with a depth of 18 feet aSd a ■ -■. :.'ith of 55 fe^L "" °'''"*"'- ^' ''■" * ISO DOMINION OF CANADA LIST OF OANADIi»~f iiAILVvAl'd. •I line :iOtlt. i«.*5. NAME OF RAILWAY. Alhort, Atliiiitlc ii Ni)rth-\Vu»t . . 3,119.00 \ lay of (jaiiuo «i Navlgotloii ConipBuy Ciiunila Atlimtlc I 'iinadii Soulhnrn lOuuuiliun riiolrte '.'....'.'.'.' "V"".* I Montruiil to Ottawa (Seftioo iif Q. M. B. i <). iiaiiway)'. , Cruillt Valley '* iKjtjo .lIoMltobn South-Wostorn ....'.'.'.".'. (so'70 " I Ontario & (^iu>liyc ■ looioo I Torouto, Oroy Si Bruce igQOO' :"arnqnol ■ 'arilloufe Groiivilto \\\\ (.'piiiral otitutio '.'.'.", ('hi I (mm Hrutiuh c:iili mrif, I'ctcrliiiro' & Miirmora ! Cu nl)iTliinil liulhvay*! Coal Co Ka^tcru I'lxtt'iHiou .■■;iKiu. Pi'iiioiiiUiic & Ilavuloc'k '.'.'.'. lOrin A: Huron Urawt Houtliurn '. Oraud I'runlt .....'..'..,...'.'. wfl.'-'isl Buffalo & Lake Huron .............!!.' lO'MIO OiiorBlan U;iv & Lako Evlo [',[[ 171JW Mtmtreal ^ (Miauplatu .luui'iiou ., . " " 63 2.1 /Groat Wc-lcru l)lvi^lou\ Great WfBter B3S).53 vl.nuilon*: I'oi't Sla-ilny ) .23 gg Wulllnnton, i proiyii»es, aqa exceeds Ihe monk coi|lidei|l; ai|^lclpatloi)s. 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