WILLIAM MANLEY

GERMAN,

M.P.P., . and ex-M.P., Barrister, Welland, was born May 26th, 1851, in the township of Hilliard, Pr. Ed. Co., Ont., being the son of George and Susan German. Mr. German was educated at the Public Schools and Victoria College. He took up the study of Law, and was called to the Bar in 1882. He then immediately commenced the practice of his profession at Welland, where he now commands a very large and lucrative clientelle. For many years, Mr. German has taken an active interest in political affairs, being a strong and influential member of the Liberal party. In 1891 he was elected to the House of Commons for the Co. of Welland, and in 1894 ran for the Provincial Legislature and was elected. He is also a member of the Masonic Fraternity, being District Grand Superintendent of the Chapter, and held the office of Deputy Reeve of Welland for one term. In religion, he is a Methodist. He was married July 22nd, 1885, to Henrietta, second daughter of Angus Macdonell, of Toronto. His family consists of five children, four sons and one daughter.

WILLIAM MANLEY GERMAN, M.P.P.

ARRY WILLIAMS, Niagara Falls,

Ont., was born in Middlesex, Eng., Aug. 3rd, 1866. He was educated at Berkshire and London, and at the age of twenty came to Canada and settled in the Niagara Falls District. He has followed hotel life ever since arriving in Canada, and has been engaged in all its appointments. His first business experience was at Clifton, now Niagara Falls, Ont., where he conducted the "American" for several years. In 1896 he leased and handsomely furnished the "Hotel La Fayette" directly opposite the Falls, where he caters to the wants of, not only all Canadians, but the majority of American and European visitors. The Hotel has a beautiful promenade roof garden, where an unsurpassed view of the Falls can be obtained. It has a very fine elevator, all modern improvements, a very extensive patronage, and is open all the year round. Mr. Williams is a member of the Masonic Order, S.O.E., Sons of St. George and Chosen Friends. In religion, he is Church of England. Hotel La Fayette was built in 1895-6, by Geo. Hawley, at a cost of $40,000.

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ALEXANDER SMITH

LEXANDER SMITH, Chief of Police, Hamilton, Ont., was born April 4th, 1844, at Castlekane, County Monaghan, Ireland. He was educated at the National Schools, and at the age of 24 emigrated to America, and followed mercantile life in New York for some years. He next came to Canada and joined the police force in Hamilton. He was soon promoted to the rank of Sergeant, later to Sergeant- Major, and in 1895 became Chief. His rapid promotion is worthy of special mention. Arriving from New York in 1872, he received the appointment of constable, and by strict and intelligent application to his work, he is found in 1895, Chief of his force. Much credit is due to him for the manner in which he discharges the duties of his office. He is a Past Master of A.F. & A.M., Past First Principal R. A. M., and a member of the A. & A.S. Rite, I.O.F., and A.O.U.W. politics, a Conservative; in religion, a Presbyterian. He was married in 1869, to Mary A. daughter of Thomas Sweeton, Newry, Ont. His family consists of four sons and two daughters.

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WM. REID, Detective, Hamilton, Ont.,

was born August 8th, 1855, in County Fermanah, Ireland, and is the son of James Reid and Maria Montgomery. His father followed agricultural pursuits, up to the time of his death in 1892. Detective Reid was educated at the National and Church schools in Ireland. His early years were devoted to farm life, and at the age of twenty-one he came to Canada, and shortly after, joined the police force in Hamilton, where for eight years he held the position of first-class constable. He was then promoted to Detective, which position he still fills, to the satisfaction of his superior officers, and the entire community. His course during his term of office has been marked with bravery, honesty and kindness, and it is worthy of note that he has not yet received one mark against his character. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity and I.O.F. In politics, he is a Conservative, and in religion a Methodist. He was married in 1876, to Mary, daughter of Wm. Reid, of County Fermanah, Ireland. His family consists of two children.

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OHN SIMPSON, of the firm of Bell Simpson & Co., Butter, Cheese and Commission Merchants, Montreal, Que., was born in Queen's County, Ireland, Jany. 1st, 1841. He is a son of John Simpson and Ann Allan, who came to Canada in 1864, and settled in Montreal. John Simpson, who followed his father to Canada in 1853, received his primary education at the National schools of his native place, and the Montreal Business College, and at an early age was apprenticed to the cooperage trade. After his time had expired he went into the employ of John Dougall & Co., the largest com

mission company in Canada at the time, and has followed that business ever since. In 1869, in partnership with Mr. Bell, they commenced business on their own responsibility, and by shrewd business tact and a watchful eye on the markets of this, as well as the European continent, have built up one of the most successful business connections in the Dominion. He is a member of the Church of England. He was married in 1864, to Margaret Jane, daughter of William Walsh of Montreal, a general merchant of that city. His family consists of ten children.

EV. JOHN JOSEPH CRAVEN, Chancellor of the Diocese of Hamilton and Parish Priest of St. Patrick's Church, was born Sept. 22nd, 1856 at Cayuga, Ont. He is the son of Patrick Craven and Johanna Dewan, both of Irish origin. His father on coming to Canada settled in the district of Cayuga and followed agricultural pursuits until 1890, when he retired from active life, and now resides at Cayuga (1896) in his 82nd year. Our subject was educated at Cayuga High School, and Caledonia High School, and recognizing his call to holy orders, continued his studies at St. Mic

hael's College, Toronto, and the Grand Seminary, Montreal. He was ordained by the late Bishop Crinnon in 1880, and was immediately appointed secretary to his Lordship, which position he filled up to the time of the death of the Bishop. He received the appointment of Chancellor in 1889, at the hands of Bishop Dowling, with which he still retains the office of Parish Priest of St Patrick's Church. Chancellor Craven takes a deep interest in educational affairs, he having been superintendent of Separate Schools for some years. He is also Chaplain of the C.M.B.A.

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BURPEE BLACK, M.D., Windsor, N. S., was born at St. Martin's, New Brunswick, August 15th, 1842. His father, Thomas Henry Black, was a native of Armagh County, Ireland, while his mother, Mary E. Fownes, was a native of St. Martin's. Dr. Black received his early education in St. Martin's and continued his course in St. John, N.B., and at the Mount Allison Wesleyan Academy, Sackville, N.B. Having completed his studies at Sackville, he studied medicine at Berkshire Medical College, Massachusetts, and received the degree of M.D. He commenced to practise in the village of Hantsport, N.S., but after residing there for five years, removed to Windsor, where he has since remained, and worked up one of the largest practices in the Province. In politics, Dr. Black has always been a Conservative, and in religion, a Methodist. He has also been frequently spoken of as a possible candidate for legislative honors. He was elected a member of the Town Council for the town of Windsor, in 1882, and held the position until his time of service expired, in 1884, when he was elected warden of Windsor by acclamation. During his term as councillor the town was supplied with an excellent water service, he being chairman of the water committee, and the works under his management were constructed for a less cost than that estimated by the engineer. He has also been interested in many of the new manufacturing

enterprises. He stands high in the Masonic Order, having held the office of Master of Poyntx Lodge, at Hantsport, from 1867 to 1870, and in 1873 became high priest of Hiram Chapter, at Windsor. He was also District Deputy Grand Master of the Nova Scotia Grand Lodge in 1883 and 1885. Dr. Black was married, May 11th, 1864, to Bessie, daughter of Hon. E. Churchill, who worked his way from the humblest beginnings to the position of M.P., for Nova Scotia, before Confederation, and a Senator of the Dominion. His family consists of nine children. living, and one deceased.