ELIX CARBRAY, merchant and M.P.P., Quebec, Que., was born on the old historic "Holland" farm, near the city of Quebec, Dec. 23rd, 1835. He is a son of the late Niall Carbray of Tyrone county, Ireland. Mr. Carbray was educated in the city of Quebec, where he has always resided. He is a member of the well-known firm of Carbray, Routh & Co., lumber merchants, who have offices in Quebec and Montreal. Mr. Carbray has won a good position in the commercial world, and as a business man, has received the public confidence wherever known. In addition to his other duties, he fills the important office of Consul of Portugal at the Port of Quebec. He is a trustee of St. Patrick's Church, and also of that noble Irish Catholic Charity, the St. Bridget's Asylum. He occupies a large place in the regard of the Irish Catholic popula

tion of the ancient capital, which he represented in the Quebec Parliament from 1881 to 1886. He also takes an active part in all the local national movements of his countrymen, and has filled the highest offices in the various influential Irish bodies in his native city. In politics he is a Liberal Conservative, and was first was first elected to the Legislature in 1881. His career in the House has been very creditable. He is a good speaker and debater, and speaks both English and French with equal fluency. He is specially strong on matters of finance and commerce. Mr. Carbray was returned

by acclamation as M.P.P. for Quebec West at the Provincial General Election on the 8th March, 1892. He is also a commissioner on the Board of the Quebec Harbor Commission. Mr. Carbray was the mover of the resolution adopted by the Quebec Legislature, in favor of granting home rule to Ireland, and sympathy with Mr. Gladstone in his efforts to solve the Irish problem. His prominence on this occasion increased, if possible, his popularity among his constituents of Irish descent. He was married, May 1854, to Miss Margaret, daughter of Wm. Carberry, Esq., who came to this country in 1847.

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EV. LOUIS ADOLPHE PAQUET, B.A., Doctor of The ology, Professor of Apologetic and Dogmatic Theology at Laval University, and assistant director of the Grand Seminary of Quebec, Que., was born in the parish of St. Nicholas, county of Lévis, Quebec, April 4th, 1859. He is the son of Adolphe and Eléonore (Demers) Paquet, the heads of one of the old French families of the province, and which has given to the Roman Catholic Church five priests and several nuns. Dr. Paquet studied in the Quebec Seminary. He entered the ecclesiastical state in 1879, and was

sent to Rome to study theology at the University of the Propaganda, where he spent four years in following the courses of celebrated professors, and took his theological degrees after a public controversy before Pope Leo XIII. He was ordained a priest in the Church of St. John Lateran, on March 24th, 1883, by Card. Monaco Lavaletta. Doctor Paquet returned from Rome the same year, carrying with him several prizes and medals including two from the Pope himself. Since that time, while teaching theology and preaching, he has written a book the title of which is

La Foi et la Raison.

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UNCAN RAY, dry goods mer chant, and mayor of Lindsay, Ont., was born in the county of Victoria, November 25th, 1848. He is the son of Angus Ray, one of the first school teachers in the early history of the township of Eldon, and for a long period, clerk of that township, and a postmaster for over twenty years. Mr. Ray was educated at the common schools of Victoria county, and at the age of sixteen, engaged as a dry goods clerk in the establishment of Mr. Robert Spier, of Lindsay. He spent a portion of 1872 in the wholesale dry goods trade. After this, he embarked

in business for himself, and has now a thoroughly established trade in the town of Lindsay. town of Lindsay. He has given considerable attention to public affairs, and has received a good share of municipal honors; he was in the council during 1887 and 1888; Deputy Reeve for 1889, and was elected mayor for 1892. He is a member of the Masonic and Oddfellows societies, which he has represented in the grand lodges. He is in religion a Presbyterian, and on the board of management. In politics, a Liberal Conservative. He was married in May, 1875, to a daughter of the late Dr. Skinner, of Burford, Ont.

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EORGE COULSON WORKMAN, M.A., Ph. D., Professor of Old Testament Exegesis and Literature in Victoria University, Cobourg, Ontario, was born near Grafton, Ontario, September 28th, 1848. Dr. Workman began his education at the public school. In January 1870, he entered Victoria College, Cobourg, and in May 1875, received the degree of B.A. from Victoria University. He then went to Europe and travelled over England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy and Switzerland. In June 1876, he was appointed assistant editor of the Toronto Christian Christian Guardian which

position he filled for two years. Dr. Workman became a candidate for the Methodist Ministry in June 1873. In 1878, he received the degree of M. A., was then ordained and spent the next four years in the regular pastoral work. In 1882, he obtained an assistant professorship in Victoria University, and taught Hebrew and Philosophy for two years. In May 1884, he received his present appointment, and shortly went to Leipzig to qualify for special departmental work in Oriental languages, where he spent nearly five full academic years in that way. He was there privileged to attend lectures by Prof. Delitzsch in Old Testament Exegesis and Assyriology; by Prof. Krehl in Arabic and Syriac, and by Prof. Heinze in Philosophy. The greater part of his time, however, was spent in private study and investigation, as pastor of the American Church. In 1889, the University of Leipzig conferred on him the degree of Ph. D. in recognition of his work on Textual Criticism, entitled "The Text of Jeremiah." This work not only received an appreciative introduction from Prof. Delitzsch, but also encouraging reviews from distinguished scholars in Great Britain, Germany and America. But the work which has stamped his name on the public mind is his well-known publication on "Messianic Prophecy," which is constantly bringing him the most gratifying testimonies from noted literary men in different parts of the world.

ORTEZ FESSENDEN, M.A., Principal of the Collegiate Institute, Peterborough, Ont., was born at Romeo, Mich. U.S., March 11, 1851. His parents were Elisha and Elsie, (Tibetts) Fessenden, both natives of the Province of Quebec and descendants of the early pioneers who came from the United States and settled in Quebec. Mr. Fessenden began his education at the Knowlton Academy, Que., and at the age of fifteen years entered the McGill Normal School, Montreal, where he remained for two He then taught years. school for three years and subsequently entered Trinity University, Toronto, where he won the Wellington Scholarship. He held the position of Mathematical Master in Hellmuth College, London, for eighteen months and was appointed Principal of Brampton High School in 1876, which position he filled very sucessfully for five years. His success at Brampton induced the Napanee Board to offer him the principalship of the High School in that town. He accepted the position and for nine years filled it with great credit to himself and advantage to the large number of students under his care. In 1890, Mr. Fessenden was appointed to his present responsible position in the Collegiate Institute. In his new sphere his sterling qualities and devotion to his profession, have served to strengthen his previously good record. The fact that in every place where he has labored, it has been

necessary to erect larger and improved school accommodation, speaks volumes for his ability and success. He is not only a brilliant scholar, but a born educator, having a fine natural adaptation to his chosen profession. He is a member of the Masonic and A. O. U. W. societies, and in religion is a member of the Church of England. Politically he does not take an active part, but his sympathy and support have always been given to the Conservative party. Mr. Fessenden was married December 18th, 1878, to Miss Ethel E. eldest daughter of T. A. Agar, Esq., of Brampton, Ontario.