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LBERT HAGAR, ex-M.P., Sheriff, L'Orignal, Ont., was born in the Township of North Plantagenet, in 1827. When seven years of age, his mother died, and he was shortly afterwards sent to the State of Vermont to be educated. After completing his school training at the St. Johnsbury and Peachen academies, he returned to his native place in 1847, and from that time forward, took a prominent part in public affairs, both in municipal matters and in national politics. Beginning official life as township clerk, he became warden of the county, and in 1887, was elected to the House of representatives

for the County of Prescott, and in 1872, was returned by acclamation. At the General Election of 1873, he was again re-elected, and at the General Election of 1878, was a candidate, but was defeated by three votes. At the By-Election which followed the death of Dr. Harkins, M.P.P., he was a successful candidate for the Ontario Legislature, and was, at the next General Election, again returned. In 1886, he declined to accept the candidature, being tired of public life, and in April, 1887, was appointed Sheriff for the united counties of Prescott and Russell, with the unanimous approval of the public in general. Since 1857, he has been extensively interested in farming and lumbering, and is now one of the most important agriculturists in the province. To him the farming community owe a great deal, as he has always been foremost in introducing farm improvements, and in breeding and importing high-blooded stock. He has, during his whole career, kept steadily in view the prosperity of his section of country, and has been active in all measures tending to promote its interests, especially in the endeavors to secure extended railway facilities. Diligent and persevering in business, energetic in the promotion of agricultural science, enterprising and affable, Mr. Hagar has formed himself a circle of true and devoted friends and he has merited the respect of all who know him and has well earned his brilliant success.

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OSEPH ALBERT MARCOTTE, M.D., C.M., Black Lake, Que., was born December 21st, 1862, in Ste. Monique of Nicolet, Que. He is a son of Léon Marcotte, and Aurélie Duplissis, sister of the late Dr. Duplissis, of Richmond, who was one of the best-known medical men of his time. Dr. Marcotte was educated at Nicolet Seminary, which he entered in 1876, completing his classical course in 1883. He then accepted a chair in St. François College, Richmond, as professor of the French language, which he filled with efficiency for one year, at the same time acting as clinical assistant in the office

of his uncle, Dr. Duplissis. In 1884, he entered the medical department of Victoria College, and in 1888, graduated with high-class honors, and the degrees of M.D., C.M. He began to practise at once at Capelton, afterwards removing to West Broughton. He succeeded in building up large practices at both these places, but in 1890, located at Black Lake, where he has since remained. He is a member of the I.O.F., and is Court physician to that order. In religion, he is a Roman Catholic. Dr. Marcotte was married, May 26th, 1891, to Marie, daughter of Michel Fortier, Esq., Thetford, Que.

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AMES MILLER, Brick Manufacturer and Farmer, Shubenacadie, N.S., was born in Hants County, N.S., May 10th, 1824. His parents were James Miller and Sarah Parr. He received his education at the public schools of Nova Scotia, leaving the same when thirteen years of age. After a time, he went to the United States to learn the brick making trade, and after having become familiar with all the branches of that business, returned to Nova Scotia, and commenced to manufacture on an extensive scale at Shubenacadie, shipping principally to Halifax and Amherst, and also supplying the

principal collieries. At the present, he does not give personal attention to the affairs of his business, but leaves that part to two of his sons. Mr. Miller is a prominent member of the Loyal Orange Order, being treasurer of the R. W. Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia nineteen years, and was also Magistrate for Hants and Colchester counties. In religion, he is a member of the Church of England, and in politics, a Conservative. Mr. Miller was married, in 1858, to Nannie, daughter of Jacob Henniger, of U. E. Loyalist descent. His family consists of four sons and seven daughters.

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⚫ILLIAM ALLIN, Agricultural Im

plement Dealer, Lucknow, Ont., was born in Ontario County, Ont., in 1853. His parents were William and Grace (Wade) Allin. When fifteen years of age, Mr. Allin struck out for himself, and before he was seventeen, he was selling agricultural implements. In 1873, he located in Lucknow, and since then his success has been rapid and substantial. He owns his new and magnificent premises on Main Street, besides several other stores and real estate in the town. His stock of vehicles, agricultural implements of every description, also of pianos, organs, sewing machines, etc., is complete. His long course of honorable dealing has made him hosts of friends in Huron and Bruce counties. In religion, he is an adherent of the Methodist Church, and in politics, a Reformer. He is also a member of the A. O. U. W., and has been a member of the Municipal Council of Lucknow. In 1889, Mr. Allin married Margaret, daughter, of James McAlpine, Esq., of London, Ont. They have three sons and two daughters.

WILLIAM ALLIN.

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EV. ALEXANDER GRAHAME SUTHERLAND, Pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ripley, Ont., was born in Scotland, January 5th, 1817. parents, and the family, landed in Pictou, N. S., in 1819. Our subject was educated at Pictou Academy, Dalhousie College, Halifax, and afterwards at Edinburgh University. He was licensed by the Free Church Presbytery of Edinburgh, August 24th, 1845, and commissioned to the Presbytery of Pictou, where his field extended over a distance of one hundred and fifty miles. He was ordained on a call from Earltown and West Branch of River John, March 24th, 1846. After seven years, he was called to Prince Edward Island, where he labored for seven years more, when he returned to his first field. In 1869, he went to Nebraska and built a handsome church in Schuyler, for the people who had emigrated from the provinces. May 1874, he was inducted into the Presbyterian Congregation of Melbourne, Ont., and in December, 1876, was settled at Ripley. In December, 1848, he was married to Miss Christina Ross.

THOMAS SELI.

HOMAS SELI, Merchant, Harriston, Ont., was born in 1853, in London, Ont. His parents, John and Sarah (Hawkshaw) Seli, reside in Brussels, Ont. At an early age, he began mercantile life, as a clerk, in St. Mary's, and subsequently clerked in St. Thomas, Elora and Lucknow. In 1882, he opened a store of his own in Wingham. The next year, he removed to Harriston, where he became a partner of S. Groff, and on January 1st, 1884, he became sole proprietor. Mr. Seli is considered a first-class business man, prompt, courteous and reliable, a man of tact and push, and his business has steadily increased. The stock, dry goods, clothing, millinery, carpets, groceries, boots and shoes, occupies one of the finest double stores in Harriston. In religion, Mr. Seli is a Methodist, an official in his church for years. Mr. Thomas Seli was married to Miss Christina, daughter of the late Hugh Hamilton, Esq., ex-Reeve of Elora, one of the most highly esteemed men of that place. family consists of four sons, John, Hugh, Fred and Clarence.

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TTO L. SCHMIDT, B.A., Language Master, Harriston High School, was born in 1860, in New Hamburg, Ont. His father was the late Rev. Wm. Schmidt, the first Evangelical Association minister ordained in Canada. His ministry extended over forty years. Mr. Schmidt was educated at Toronto University, taking several prizes and a scholarship, and graduating, in 1882, with first-class honors in classics. His first appointment was in Picton High School. In 1885, he received his present appointment. Mr. Schmidt's reputation is now more than provincial, and he has had offers of headmastership and other positions in various parts of the Dominion. He is a natural teacher, loves to impart, and is a good disciplinarian. As a philatelist, his collection of three thousand six hundred different stamps is doubtless one of the largest in the Dominion. Mr. Schmidt is president of several athletic clubs of Harriston, such as Football, Curling, Lacrosse, Cricket, etc. He belongs to the I.O.O.F., and the I.O.F. In religion, he is a Methodist, and in politics, a Reformer.