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CONSALVE DESAULNIERS, journalist, Montreal, Que., was born 24th June, 1863, at St. Guillaume d'Upton, Que. His parents were Antoine Lesieur and Hélène (Letellier) Desaulniers. They are descendents of one of the oldest families in Quebec. The maternal grandfather was one of the volunteers in the war of 1812. Mr. Desaulniers was educated by the Jesuit Fathers, of Montreal. He started at the real work of life as a journalist, working his way up in the journalistic profession, until to-day he is recognized as a leading writer in the Province of Quebec. His talents have not only been

devoted to ordinary newspaper work, but he has performed literary work of an enduring character, among which may be mentioned some poetry possessing considerable merit and displaying real poetic ability. In religion, he is a member of the Catholic Church, and in politics, a Liberal. He is an active politician and a vigorous writer on political subjects. He took an active part in the last Provincial election, and did grand service for his party. Mr. Desaulniers was married, July 5th, 1887, to Elizabeth, daughter of M. Moïse Martin, of Montreal. He is editor and proprietor of Le National.

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EV. JOHN WILLOUGHBY, Pastor of the Christian Church, at Drayton, Ont., was born in North Gwillimbury, York county, Ont., April 24th, 1841. His parents were Ellis and Miranda (Sprague) Willoughby. His father was a successful farmer, notwithstanding the fact that he was an acceptable preacher, and generally exercised his ministerial functions on Sundays. His mother was a woman of deep piety, so that their son John, had all the advantage of a Christian training. Mr. Willoughby received his education, largely by private tuition, and by diligent per

sonal application, and as a result possesses all that vigor and independence of character, which usually characterizes men who have had to rely on their own resources. He was converted in early life, and joined the church of his choice. He began to preach in 1872 and was ordained in 1874, at Drayton. He has served the following charges: King, four years; Orono, four years; Little Britain, five years; Bloomington, Ringwood and Altona, also five years, and his present charge at Drayton. On his fields of labor, he has had extensive revivals, hundreds being converted and added to the Church. The chief doc

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the Scriptures as a sufficient rule of faith and practice, the Divinity of Christ, the name Christian for the Church, for that recognizes Christ, and moral character and vital piety, as the only test of membership. He is popular and much esteemed among all classes and creeds, as a God-fearing man and a successful minister of the Gospel. Mr. Willoughby has been twice married, first to Sarah Beasley, in 1860, by whom he has two daughters and one son, and again in 1879, to Eveline V., daughter of Jones Gamsby, of Orono, and from this union there are one daughter and three He has been for nine years a member of the Executive Board of his Conference, is a member of the A.F. and A.M., and the chaplain of Conastoga Lodge. In politics, he is a Conservative and he always votes for his party.

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EORGE M. WINN, journalist and publisher, proprietor of the Leader, Amherstburg, Ont., was born in Geneva, N.Y., September 23rd, 1863. His parents were Anthony and Mary (Donnelley) Winn; the former followed agricultural life in Yorkshire, England, before coming to America. Mr. Winn received his education at the Geneva and Parkhill public schools, but as he was compelled to abandon school at the age of twelve years, he is almost entirely a self-educated man. He entered the office of the Parkhill Gazette in 1877, where he remained five years, and then spent one year in Geneva, N. Y., after which he took charge of the Aylmer Express, as business manager, for one year. He then established the Parkhill Review for Mr. John Darrach, and remained as manager of the same for two years. In the Fall of 1887, he launched the Aylmer Sun, which he conducted very successfully for three years, when he sold the journal and acted as business manager for the Aylmer Express. In December, 1891, he bought his present business, which had been established the previous August. The Leader is the only Conservative paper in South Essex, and its present enterprising publisher is rapidly giving it a leading position in the county. Mr. Winn is self-reliant and fearless in his opposition, and very sympathetic and prompt in the promotion of any cause which he may espouse. He has been frequently asked to receive municipal honors, but so

far, his retiring disposition has obliged him to decline. He is a member of a number of societies, amongst others the I. O. O. F., A.O.U.W., and Canadian Order of Chosen Friends societies, and in the latter order, has been for three years a member of the Grand Council, and chairman of the Finance Committee. In 1887, he was married to Miss Maggie, sister of James Fraser, merchant, Point Edward. Mr. Winn is in religion a Baptist, and in politics a Conservative of no uncertain sound, and is an active and influential member of the South Essex Conservative Association.

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DELARD TURGEON, LL.B., B.L., member of the Quebec Provincial Legislature, Lévis, Que., was born in Beaumont, Que., December 19th, 1863. His parents are Damase and Christine Turgeon, both natives of the Province of Quebec. Mr. Turgeon was educated at Lévis College and Laval University, and graduated from the latter in law and letters. He then entered on his profession as an advocate, and soon became a prominent figure in legal circles. He has secured a large clientage, and has held his full share of important briefs, and is known and esteemed for his honor and ability.

His strong social qualities and affable manner, make him a desirable man to meet, either in connection with his professional duties or otherwise. His keen interest in the commonwealth and his ready grasp of public matters, marked him as a representative man, and at the General Election, in 1890, he was elected the Liberal member for the county of Bellechasse. He is an able member of the House and fills his position with credit to himself and his constituency. In religion, Mr. Turgeon is a Roman Catholic. He was married, in July, 1887, to Dlle Eugenie, daughter of Etienne Samson, Esq.

OHN MCSWEYN, barrister, Lindsay, Ontario, was born in Glengarry, Ontario, May 6th, 1841. His father, Malcolm McSweyn, was a lumberman who took an active part in the defence of his country in 1837. Mr. McSweyn's career is striking example of what talent and determination will enable a young Canadian to accomplish in spite of difficulties. At the age of fourteen he taught school near Martintown, subsequently removed with his parents to Victoria county, and attended Oakwood Grammar School, in its palmiest days, and again taught for some years, mean

while preparing for the legal profession. Mr. McSweyn began the study of law under the late George Dormer, M.P., of Lindsay, and was in due time called to the Bar. His marked skill in the defence of criminals soon gave him a practice of large proportions, and in 1892, he was made Deputy Judge of Victoria county. He is, in religion, a Presbyterian; in politics, an active Conservative, and believes in the federation of the British possessions. is a member of the A.F. & A.M. and Sons of Scotland, and a past master of the Masonic Society. April 17th, 1864, he married Ann Graham, of Victoria Co.

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