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IGHT REV. A. SWEATMAN,

RIG D.D., D.C.L., Bishop of To

ronto, was born at London, England, in November, 1834, He is a son of Dr. John Sweatman, of the Middlesex Hospital, London. He received his early education at the hands of private tutors. In 1855 he entered Christ's College, Cambridge, and obtained a scholarship the following year, and in 1859 graduated B.A., taking honors in mathematics. The same year he was ordained deacon in St. Paul's Cathedral, and in the following year was ordained priest at Chapel Royal, Whitehall, by the late Right

Rev. Dr. Tait, then Bishop of London, and afterwards Archbishop of Canterbury. For some years after this he held, first-the Curacy of Holy Trinity, Islington, and then a mastership in the Proprietary School, at the same time officiating as curate of St. Stephen's, Canonbury. Mr. Sweatman proceeded M.A. in 1862, and in 1865 he was offered the position of head master in the Hellmuth Boys' College in Canada, which position he accepted and filled with great satisfaction for seven years. He then accepted a position in Upper Canada College as mathematical master, but in 1872 resigned this position to accept the rectorship of Grace Church, Brantford, where he ministered for two years, when he was again induced to assume charge of Hellmuth College. In 1875 he was appointed canon of the Cathedral at London, and

shortly afterwards was created archdeacon of Brant, and rector in charge of St. Paul's, Woodstock. In 1879 he was chosen, by the almost unanimous vote of the Synod, to the vacant Bishopric of Toronto, which high and responsible office he still fills and adorns by his learning, his virtues, and his zeal. The capacity for administration in His Lordship as a teacher and a priest, finds fuller scope for its exercise in the episcopal seat, and is there revealed more fully, and there more brightly shine his intellectual gifts. Dr. Sweatman received his degree of D.D., jure dignitatis, from the University of Cambridge in 1879.

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ON. JOHN H. HAGARTY, Chief Justice of Ontario, was born on September 17th, 1816, in Dublin, Ireland. His father was examiner of Her Majesty's Court of Prerogative for Ireland. After the careful training of a private school, he entered Trinity College, where he completed his education. He came to Toronto in 1834, entered the law office of the late George Duggan in 1835, and was called to the Bar in 1840. He at once began practice in Toronto, and in 1846 entered into partnership with the late John Crawford. His first appearances at the Bar gave promise of a brilliant future, and he soon acquired a large and lucrative practice. In 1850 he was made Q.C. by the Baldwin administration. In 1856, a vacancy occurring on the Bench, he was offered the appointment, which he accepted. He was not less distinguished among his brother judges than he had been at the Bar, so that when, in 1868, a vacancy occurred in the Chief Justiceship of Common Pleas, he was elevated to that office. In his judgments Chief Justice Hagarty shows a wide knowledge of law, a thorough grasp of principles, and a fearlessness in the discharge of duty. They are all marked by careful thought and elaborate research. In addition to his high judicial abilities, his name is not unfamiliar to the lovers of belles lettres in connection with his poetical contributions from time to time. Indeed, it has been said,

that in Chief Justice Hagarty "a good poet was sacrificed to the lawyer and the judge." With general literature he is also thoroughly familiar, and there is a thrill of literary fervor in his conversation when he meets with congenial spirits. Among the many eminent men who have given grace and dignity to the Bench in Canada, Chief Justice Hagarty occupies the very front rank. Apart from his eminent judicial abilities, he is held in the highest esteem by all classes in the Dominion, and in his position as Chief Justice he commands the confidence of the Bench and the Bar.

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AVID LESLIE PHILIP, M.D., was born at Richmond, Que., on the 2nd of January, 1841. He was educated at the High School, Vankleek Hill, and subsequently at McGill College, Montreal, where he graduated in 1863, obtaining first prize for thesis, and also in clinical medicine. His parents, on coming to Canada, settled in Richmond. On graduating he settled in Woodstock, in partnership with Dr. Torquand. He afterwards went to Plattsville where, for six years, he enjoyed a very large practice, and then removed to Brantford. On leaving Plattsville, the medical profession entertained him at dinner and presented him with a handsome case of surgical instruments. Dr. Philip has been for twelve years member of the Collegiate Institute board, and for three years, chairman. In 1884 he was elected vice-president of the Ontario Medical Association, and in 1885 representative to the Erie and Niagara division of the Ontario Medical Council, and again in 1890, without opposition, for a second term of five years. He is a member of Zion Presbyterian Church and of the board of management; also a member of various local societies.

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DAVID LESLIE PHILIP, M.D.

ROBERT HENRY.

OBERT HENRY, of the firm of A. Watts & Co., Brantford, was born on the 30th of Novem

ber, 1845, in Perthshire, Scotland, from whence his parents came in 1854, and settled in Brantford. He was educated at the Brantford schools. Beginning business life early he has, by indomitable energy, raised himself to a prominent position in the mercantile world. He was married on the 16th of December, 1879, to Carrie, daughter of the late Mr. Anthony Philip, of Vankleek Hill. Mr. Henry has been president of the South Brant Agricultural Society, of St. Andrews Society, of the South Brant Conservative Association, and is a director of the Brantford Young Ladies' College and vicepresident of the board. In religion he is Presbyterian, and member of the board of management of Zion Church. In 1878 and 1879 he was mayor of Brantford, and again elected in 1887. In politics he is conservative and at election time does yeoman work for his party. There is no man held in higher esteem by all classes in the community, or one who is more devoted to the interests of his adopted city.

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UGH ROBERTSON, M.D., Professor of Anatomy, Trinity Medical College, was born in Thorold, County of Welland, Ont. His parents were John and Jean Taylor Robertson, natives of Scotland. The family are descendants of the Robertsons who acquired Orkney and other lands in Nairnshire (1450 A.D.), and also possessed the estate of Struan in Perthshire. He entered Victoria Medical College in 1867. In 1870 he graduated from Toronto University with honors, and was licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then went to Europe, studied in

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St. Thomas' Hospital, London, and received the degree of M.R.C.S., England. In 1872 he began practice in Toronto and was elected professor of anatomy in Trinity University, and in 1874 examiner of anatomy in the College of Physicians and Surgeons. 1879 he was elected treasurer of Trinity Medical College, and in 1887 its representative on the senate of the University of Toronto. In 1880 he was chosen as medical director of the Canadian Mutual Life Association, and in 1888 a director of the British America Assurance Co. Dr. Robertson is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

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MERSON COATSWORTH, Jr., M.P., LL.B,, barrister, Toronto, was born in that city March 9th, 1854. He was educated at the public schools, and studied privately for matriculation into the Law Society. Afterwards he attended Osgoode Hall, and graduated in law in Toronto Toronto University in 1886. His father, now City Commissioner of Toronto, was a builder, which trade his son also followed until 1873, when, on his father accepting his present office, he, his brother and cousin continued the business until 1875, when the firm dissolved. Mr. Coatsworth began the study of law in

1875 with Mr. (now Justice) Rose, and completed his course in 1879, when he entered the firm of Rose, Macdonald, Merritt & Coatsworth. This firm continued until 1883, when Mr. Rose was made Judge. Mr. Coatsworth then practiced alone, and afterwards entered into partnership with Frank E. Hodgins. Subsequently Walter A. Geddes was added, and it is now known as Coatsworth, Hodgins & Co. The firm has now a high standing. Mr. Coatsworth was married September 19th, 1883, to Helen, daughter of John Robertson, of De Cew Falls. He was elected M.P. for East Toronto in 1891.

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